Processing system

Abstract

A user-friendly processing system is provided. The processing system includes: a stacker (14) for loading one or more media (99) recording images; a holding unit (17) for holding the media; a processing path (16) extending from the stacker to the holding unit; a pickup roller (23) for conveying the media from the stacker to the processing path; a reading unit (18) for reading the media conveyed in the processing path; and a control unit (19) for storing index data (A2) indicating whether the media is conveyed to the holding unit. The control unit conveys the media from the stacker to the processing path via the pickup roller according to a processing command received from the user, and determines whether to convey the media to the holding unit based on the reading data (A1) obtained by reading the media by the reading unit and the index data.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a processing system. Background Technology

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes an image forming apparatus as an example of a processing system. This apparatus includes a stacker for loading a medium containing an image, a holding section for holding the medium, and a reading section for reading the medium. Based on the reading result from the reading section, the image forming apparatus determines whether to transfer the medium to the holding section. The image forming apparatus processes the medium by transferring it to the holding section.

[0003] In the image forming apparatus described in Patent Document 1, if a medium is placed in the stacker for a certain period of time, the reading unit reads the medium. The image forming apparatus determines a user based on the reading result and notifies the user that a medium is placed in the stacker. If, despite notifying the user that a medium is placed in the stacker, the medium remains in the stacker, the image forming apparatus conveys the medium to the holding unit. Thus, if the image forming apparatus determines, based on the reading result, that the user has not retrieved the medium from the stacker, it processes the medium.

[0004] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2009-292055

[0005] In the processing system described in Patent Document 1, the medium is automatically conveyed from the stacker to the holding section over time. Therefore, it is possible to automatically convey the medium from the stacker to the holding section against the user's intention. Thus, there is room for improvement in the ease of use of the processing system. Summary of the Invention

[0006] A processing system for solving the above-mentioned problems includes: a stacker for loading one or more media containing recorded images; a holding unit for holding the media; a processing path extending from the stacker to the holding unit; a pickup roller for conveying the media from the stacker to the processing path; a reading unit for reading the media conveyed in the processing path; and a control unit for storing index data indicating whether to convey the media to the holding unit. The control unit conveys the media from the stacker to the processing path via the pickup roller according to a processing command received from a user, and determines whether to convey the media to the holding unit based on the reading data obtained by reading the media via the reading unit and the index data. Attached Figure Description

[0007] Figure 1 This is a side view of a recording device illustrating a first embodiment of the processing system.

[0008] Figure 2This is a flowchart illustrating an example of a program executed by the control unit.

[0009] Figure 3 This is a side view of a recording device illustrating a second embodiment of the processing system.

[0010] Figure 4 This is a side view of the sensor marker in contact with the medium.

[0011] Figure 5 This is a side view of the sensor marker with the medium loaded.

[0012] Figure 6 This is a side view of the sensor when it detects the sensor marker.

[0013] Figure 7 This is a side view of the sensor marker when it has returned to its original position.

[0014] Figure 8 This is a side view of the sorting device in a third embodiment of the processing system.

[0015] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0016] 10…Recording device, 11…Frame, 12…Recording section, 13…Discharge path, 14…Stacker, 15…Conveying section, 16…Processing path, 17…Holding section, 18…Reading section, 19…Control section, 21…Opening surface, 22…Nozzle, 23…Pickup roller, 24…Arm, 25…Shaft, 27…Branch path, 28…Guide section, 29…Branch point, 31…Detection sensor, 32…Moving mechanism, 33…Feeder, 34…Rack, 35…Pinary gear, 41…Feed roller, 42…Reduction roller, 43…Directional roller, 45…Sensor marker, 46…Shaft, 50…Sorting device, 51…Storage section, 99…Media, A1…Read data, A2…Indicator data. Detailed Implementation

[0017] First Implementation Method

[0018] The accompanying drawings illustrate a sorting device that includes a recording apparatus as a first embodiment of a processing system. The recording apparatus is, for example, an inkjet printer that ejects ink, a liquid, onto a medium such as paper or cloth to record characters, photographs, or other images.

[0019] like Figure 1 As shown, the recording device 10 includes: a frame 11, a recording unit 12, a discharge path 13, a stacker 14, a conveying unit 15, a processing path 16, a holding unit 17, a reading unit 18, and a control unit 19.

[0020] The frame 11 accommodates the various components of the recording device 10. In the first embodiment, the frame 11 has an opening surface 21. The ends of the discharge path 13 and the processing path 16 open at the opening surface 21.

[0021] The recording unit 12 is configured to record on the medium 99. In the first embodiment, the recording unit 12 is a head. The recording unit 12 has one or more nozzles 22. The recording unit 12 records an image on the medium 99 by spraying liquid from the nozzles 22 onto the medium 99. The recording unit 12 records an image on the medium 99, for example, based on image data sent from a user. In the first embodiment, the recording unit 12 is housed in a housing 11. The recording unit 12 is not limited to recording by spraying liquid onto the medium 99; for example, it can also record by fixing powder onto the medium 99. That is, the recording device 10 can also be a laser printer.

[0022] Discharge path 13 is the path for discharging the medium 99 recorded by recording unit 12. Discharge path 13 extends within housing 11. Discharge path 13 extends from recording unit 12 toward stacker 14. In the first embodiment, the end of discharge path 13 opens at opening surface 21. The medium 99 recorded by recording unit 12 is discharged to stacker 14 by being conveyed in discharge path 13. The medium 99 discharged from discharge path 13 falls onto stacker 14.

[0023] Stacker 14 is located at a position to receive medium 99 discharged from discharge path 13. In a first embodiment, stacker 14 is adjacent to opening surface 21. Stacker 14 extends from opening surface 21. Stacker 14 is located below the end of discharge path 13. Therefore, stacker 14 receives medium 99 falling from the end of discharge path 13. As a result, stacker 14 is loaded with more than one medium 99 containing recorded images.

[0024] In the first embodiment, the stacker 14 is tilted such that its front end is positioned above its base end. The base end of the stacker 14 is the end adjacent to the opening face 21. The medium 99 discharged into the stacker 14 slides on the stacker 14 with its ends abutting against the opening face 21. As a result, a plurality of media 99 are loaded into the stacker 14 with their ends aligned.

[0025] The conveying section 15 is configured to convey the medium 99. The conveying section 15 includes, for example, rollers, belts, etc. The conveying section 15 conveys the medium 99, for example, along the discharge path 13 and the processing path 16. In the first embodiment, the conveying section 15 includes a pick-up roller 23. In addition to the pick-up roller 23, the conveying section 15 also includes a plurality of rollers arranged along the discharge path 13 and the processing path 16, but in… Figure 1 Only the pickup roller 23 is shown in the diagram.

[0026] Pick-up roller 23 contacts the medium 99 loaded in stacker 14. By rotating, pick-up roller 23 conveys the medium 99 from stacker 14 to processing path 16. In the first embodiment, pick-up roller 23 contacts the medium 99 loaded in stacker 14 from above. When multiple media 99 are loaded in stacker 14, pick-up roller 23 contacts the uppermost medium 99 among the multiple media 99 loaded in stacker 14. Therefore, pick-up roller 23 conveys the medium 99 sequentially from the uppermost medium 99 into processing path 16.

[0027] In the first embodiment, the conveying unit 15 includes an arm 24 that supports the pick-up roller 23. The arm 24 supports the pick-up roller 23 so that it can rotate. The arm 24 has a shaft 25. The arm 24 is mounted to the frame 11 via the shaft 25.

[0028] Arm 24 is configured to rotate about axis 25. Therefore, arm 24 rotates relative to frame 11. If arm 24 rotates, pickup roller 23 moves relative to frame 11. As a result, pickup roller 23 is displaced to positions that contact the medium 99 loaded in stacker 14 and positions that do not contact the medium 99.

[0029] Pick-up roller 23 is normally located in a position where it does not contact the medium 99. When the medium 99 is being conveyed from stacker 14 to processing path 16, pick-up roller 23 is located in a position where it contacts the medium 99.

[0030] exist Figure 1 In the image, the pickup roller 23, indicated by a solid line, is positioned where it does not contact the medium 99. In this case, the pickup roller 23 is housed within the frame 11. Therefore, with the pickup roller 23 positioned where it does not contact the medium 99, it does not obstruct the loading of the medium 99 falling from the discharge path 13 into the stacker 14.

[0031] exist Figure 1 In this configuration, the pickup roller 23, indicated by the double-dotted line, is positioned in contact with the medium 99. In this case, the pickup roller 23 exits from the frame 11. Specifically, the pickup roller 23 exits from the opening surface 21.

[0032] Processing path 16 is a path extending from stacker 14 to holding portion 17. Processing path 16 extends within housing 11. Medium 99 is conveyed from stacker 14 to holding portion 17 through processing path 16. In a first embodiment, the beginning of processing path 16 opens at opening surface 21. The beginning of processing path 16 is located below the end of discharge path 13 in opening surface 21.

[0033] The holding section 17 is configured to hold the medium 99. Specifically, the holding section 17 holds the medium 99 on which the image is recorded. The holding section 17 may be, for example, a box, tray, or case for holding the medium 99. The holding section 17 may also be configured to shred the medium 99. That is, the holding section 17 may also be a shredder. In this case, the holding section 17 holds the shredded medium 99. The recording device 10 processes the medium 99 by conveying it from the stacker 14 to the holding section 17. For example, the recording device 10 conveys the medium 99 to the holding section 17 to protect confidential information recorded on the medium 99.

[0034] The reading unit 18 is configured to read the medium 99 transported in the processing path 16. Therefore, the reading unit 18 is located along the processing path 16. In the first embodiment, the recording apparatus 10 includes two reading units 18. The two reading units 18 are located apart from the processing path 16. That is, the processing path 16 extends between the two reading units 18.

[0035] Two reading units 18 read the front and back sides of the medium 99, respectively. That is, in the first embodiment, two reading units 18 read both sides of the medium 99. The recording apparatus 10 is not limited to the configuration of reading both sides of the medium 99; for example, it may be configured so that only one side of the medium 99 is read by a single reading unit 18. The reading unit 18 obtains read data A1 by reading the medium 99. The reading unit 18 sends the obtained read data A1 to the control unit 19.

[0036] In the first embodiment, the reading unit 18 includes an image sensor. In the first embodiment, the reading unit 18 is an image scanner that reads images recorded on the medium 99 in full color. Therefore, the read data A1 is the scan data of the image recorded on the medium 99.

[0037] The reading unit 18 can also be a barcode scanner that reads barcodes. In this case, when an image is recorded on the medium 99, the recording unit 12 records the barcode at the same time. Furthermore, the read data A1 is waveform data obtained from the barcode.

[0038] The control unit 19 controls the overall recording device 10. The control unit 19 may include, for example, a recording unit 12, a transport unit 15, a reading unit 18, etc. The control unit 19 can be configured as a circuit including: α: one or more processors that execute various processes according to a computer program; β: one or more special-purpose hardware circuits such as integrated circuits that execute at least a portion of the various processes; or γ: a combination thereof. The processor includes a CPU and memories such as RAM and ROM, which store program code or instructions configured to cause the CPU to execute processes. Memory, i.e., computer-readable media, includes any readable medium that can be accessed by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer.

[0039] The control unit 19 receives commands from the user via a user-operated terminal, such as a personal computer or smartphone. The control unit 19 receives commands from the user, for example, via wired or wireless communication.

[0040] The control unit 19 receives a recording command from the user. The recording command is a command that instructs the recording device 10 to record. Upon receiving a recording command from the user, the control unit 19 begins recording onto the medium 99. That is, upon receiving a recording command, the control unit 19 controls the recording unit 12 to record an image onto the medium 99. The recording command contains image data. Based on the image data, the control unit 19 instructs the recording unit 12 to record the image. The medium 99, with the image recorded, is loaded onto the stacker 14 by being transported in the discharge path 13.

[0041] The control unit 19 receives a processing command from the user. The processing command is a command to instruct the recording device 10 to process the medium 99. If a processing command is received from the user, the control unit 19 begins processing the medium 99. That is, if a processing command is received, the control unit 19 conveys the medium 99 from the stacker 14 to the holding unit 17 by controlling the conveying unit 15, such as the pick-up roller 23.

[0042] If a user sends an incorrect recording command to the recording device 10, media 99, which is not needed by the user, is loaded into the stacker 14. The incorrect recording command is generated due to user error. Examples of incorrect recording commands include those containing incorrect image data or those where recording-related settings are incorrect.

[0043] In the event that an incorrect recording command is sent to the recording device 10, it is inconvenient for the user to go to the recording device 10 to retrieve the unwanted medium 99. Furthermore, it is also inconvenient for the user to handle the medium 99 in addition to retrieving it. However, from a confidentiality protection point of view, it is not preferable for the unwanted medium 99 to be placed in the stacker 14. In this case, the user sends a processing command to the recording device 10. Thus, since the unwanted medium 99 is processed, the recording device 10 is easy to use.

[0044] The recording device 10 is sometimes shared by multiple users. Therefore, sometimes the media 99 of the first user and the media 99 of the second user are loaded onto the stacker 14. In this case, for example, if all the media 99 loaded onto the stacker 14 according to the processing command of the first user are sent to the holding unit 17, it would be inconvenient for the second user. Furthermore, even when only the media 99 of the first user are loaded onto the stacker 14, sometimes the media 99 necessary for the first user and the media 99 unnecessary for the first user are loaded onto the stacker 14. In this case, if all the media 99 loaded onto the stacker 14 according to the processing command of the first user are sent to the holding unit 17, it would be inconvenient for the first user. Therefore, in the recording device 10, it is necessary to determine the media 99 to be processed from among the multiple media 99.

[0045] When processing the medium 99, the control unit 19 determines the medium 99 to be processed from among multiple media 99. Specifically, the control unit 19 determines the medium 99 to be processed from among multiple media 99 based on index data A2. Index data A2 is data used to determine whether to transport the medium 99 to the holding unit 17, that is, whether to process the medium 99.

[0046] In the first embodiment, the index data A2 is image data sent by the user. That is, the user sends image data to the recording device 10 when sending a processing command in the same manner as a recording command. In the first embodiment, the processing command includes image data. If a processing command is received, the control unit 19 stores the image data contained in the processing command as index data A2.

[0047] Upon receiving a recording command, the control unit 19 may also store the image data contained in the recording command. In this case, when the user sends a processing command to the control unit 19, one or more image data are selected from the image data stored in the control unit 19. The image data selected by the user becomes index data A2.

[0048] Control unit 19 compares read data A1 and index data A2. In the first embodiment, control unit 19 compares the image of read data A1 with the image of index data A2. Control unit 19 calculates the image consistency rate for read data A1 and index data A2. For example, control unit 19 calculates the image consistency rate by comparing each pixel for read data A1 and index data A2. Control unit 19 may also calculate the consistency rate of strings contained in the image as the image consistency rate.

[0049] The control unit 19 calculates the image consistency rate for each medium 99. Specifically, when the reading unit 18 reads both sides of the medium 99, it compares the reading data A1 and index data A2 of the first side, and also compares the reading data A1 and index data A2 of the second side. In this case, if the reading data A1 of the first side and the index data A2 of the second side are completely identical, and the reading data A1 of the second side and the index data A2 of the third side are completely identical, then the image consistency rate is 100%. When the reading unit 18 reads only one side of the medium 99, it compares the reading data A1 and index data A2 of that single side. In this case, if the reading data A1 of that single side is completely identical to the index data A2, then the image consistency rate is 100%.

[0050] When index data A2 contains multiple images, all images contained in index data A2 are compared with the images in read data A1. In this case, multiple image consistency rates are calculated for a medium 99. The control unit 19 takes the highest image consistency rate among the calculated multiple image consistency rates as the image consistency rate for that medium 99. That is, it can also be considered that the control unit 19 determines whether an image consistent with the image in read data A1 is contained in index data A2.

[0051] The control unit 19 stores a threshold related to image consistency rate. The control unit 19 compares the calculated image consistency rate with the threshold. If the calculated image consistency rate is above the threshold, the control unit 19 determines that the image of read data A1 matches the image of index data A2. In this case, the control unit 19 determines that the medium 99 is a processing target. If the calculated image consistency rate is below the threshold, the control unit 19 determines that the image of read data A1 does not match the image of index data A2. In this case, the control unit 19 determines that the medium 99 is not a processing target.

[0052] The control unit 19 determines whether to transfer the medium 99 to the holding unit 17 based on the read data A1 and the index data A2. Specifically, the control unit 19 determines whether to transfer the medium 99 to the holding unit 17 based on the image consistency rate between the read data A1 and the index data A2. In the first embodiment, the control unit 19 determines whether to transfer the medium 99 to the holding unit 17 on a per-image-data basis. For example, if a user wants to process a medium 99 recorded with erroneous image data, they send a processing command containing the same image data to the recording device 10.

[0053] The control unit 19 can also be configured to allow the user to change the threshold. In this case, the user changes the threshold by operating the recording device 10. This improves the ease of use of the recording device 10. The user can also change the threshold via a personal computer, smartphone, or the like.

[0054] The indicator data A2 can also be table data that associates waveform data with ID data. In this case, the control unit 19 pre-records the indicator data A2. If a recording command is received, the control unit 19 associates the user who sent the recording command with the ID data. Specifically, the control unit 19, for example, associates the user data included in the recording command with the ID data. Thus, the user data is associated with the waveform data. The user data is data representing the terminal's IP address, account, etc. The user data and waveform data can also be pre-associated.

[0055] The control unit 19 records a barcode on the medium 99 based on waveform data associated with user data. Thus, the medium 99 is associated with the user. That is, the barcode recorded on the medium 99 indicates the user on which an image was recorded.

[0056] When processing the medium 99, the control unit 19 causes the reading unit 18 to read the barcode recorded on the medium 99. The control unit 19 compares the read data A1, which is waveform data, with the index data A2, which is table data. From this, the control unit 19 determines the user data from the medium 99. If the user data obtained from the medium 99 matches the user data contained in the processing command, the control unit 19 determines that the medium 99 is the object to be processed. If the user data obtained from the medium 99 does not match the user data contained in the processing command, the control unit 19 determines that the medium 99 is not the object to be processed.

[0057] The control unit 19 determines whether to transfer the medium 99 to the holding unit 17 based on the read data A1 and the indicator data A2. In this case, the control unit 19 determines whether to transfer the medium 99 to the holding unit 17 based on user data, specifically the read data A1 and the indicator data A2. That is, in this case, the control unit 19 determines whether to transfer the medium 99 to the holding unit 17 on a per-user data basis.

[0058] The control unit 19 may also include a first mode and a second mode. That is, the control unit 19 may be able to select either the first mode or the second mode. The first mode and the second mode are modes related to the processing of the medium 99. When the processing of the medium 99 begins, the control unit 19 operates in either the first mode or the second mode. The control unit 19 may, for example, allow the user to select the first mode or the second mode. For example, the processing command may also contain data specifying the first mode or the second mode. That is, when the user sends a processing command to the control unit 19, they select whether to process the medium 99 in the first mode or the second mode.

[0059] In the first mode, the control unit 19 reads the medium 99 via the reading unit 18 and determines whether to transfer the medium 99 to the holding unit 17. That is, in the first mode, as described above, the control unit 19 determines whether to process the medium 99.

[0060] In the second mode, the control unit 19 does not read the medium 99 through the reading unit 18 but instead conveys the medium 99 to the holding unit 17. That is, in the second mode, the control unit 19 does not determine whether to process the medium 99. Therefore, in the second mode, all the mediums 99 loaded in the stacker 14 are conveyed to the holding unit 17. In summary, the second mode is the mode that processes all the mediums 99 loaded in the stacker 14. Because the reading unit 18 does not read the medium 99 in the second mode, the medium 99 can be processed in a shorter time than in the first mode.

[0061] In the first embodiment, the recording device 10 includes a branch path 27 and a guide section 28.

[0062] Branch path 27 extends within the frame 11. Branch path 27 is a path that branches off from processing path 16. Branch path 27 extends from branch point 29 in processing path 16. Branch point 29 is the position in processing path 16 between the reading section 18 and the holding section 17.

[0063] Branch path 27 extends from branch point 29 toward stacker 14. The beginning of branch path 27 is located at branch point 29. The end of branch path 27 opens at opening surface 21. In the first embodiment, branch path 27 merges with discharge path 13; therefore, the end of branch path 27 is also the end of discharge path 13. That is, in the first embodiment, branch path 27 shares a portion with discharge path 13. Branch path 27 may also be provided independently of discharge path 13. Medium 99 is reloaded into stacker 14 by being conveyed in branch path 27.

[0064] Branch path 27 extends in a manner that causes the orientation of the conveyed medium 99 to be flipped vertically. Therefore, if medium 99 is conveyed from processing path 16 to branch path 27, the orientation of medium 99 is flipped vertically. As a result, in the first embodiment, medium 99 is reloaded into stacker 14 in the same orientation as when it was loaded into stacker 14. For example, medium 99 loaded into stacker 14 with its recording surface facing upwards is conveyed in branch path 27 and then reloaded into stacker 14 with its recording surface facing downwards. Furthermore, multiple media 99 are conveyed in branch path 27 and reloaded into stacker 14 in a different loading order than when they were loaded into stacker 14. Specifically, the loading order of media 99 is reversed vertically. This is because pick-up roller 23 conveys the medium 99 located at the top of stacker 14 to processing path 16.

[0065] The guide section 28 is located at the branch point 29 where the processing path 16 and the branch path 27 intersect. That is, the guide section 28 is located at the branch point 29. The guide section 28 guides the medium 99 transported in the processing path 16 to the holding section 17 or the branch path 27. In other words, the guide section 28 guides the medium 99 transported in the processing path 16 to the holding section 17 or to the stacker 14.

[0066] The guide portion 28 is, for example, a hinge plate. The guide portion 28 is controlled by the control portion 19. The guide portion 28 is configured, for example, to displace to... Figure 1 The positions indicated by solid lines and double-dotted lines are shown in the diagram. The guide section 28, indicated by a solid line, closes the branch path 27. In this case, the guide section 28 guides the medium 99 to the holding section 17. The guide section 28, indicated by a double-dotted line, closes the processing path 16. In this case, the guide section 28 guides the medium 99 to the branch path 27. That is, the guide section 28 guides the medium 99 to the stacker 14.

[0067] In the first embodiment, the recording device 10 includes a detection sensor 31. The detection sensor 31 is a sensor that detects the medium 99 loaded on the stacker 14. The detection sensor 31 may be, for example, an optical sensor or an ultrasonic sensor. The detection sensor 31 sends the detection result to the control unit 19. Based on the detection result of the detection sensor 31, the control unit 19 can determine whether the medium 99 is present in the stacker 14.

[0068] In the first embodiment, the recording device 10 includes a moving mechanism 32. The moving mechanism 32 is a mechanism for moving the stacker 14 vertically. In the first embodiment, the moving mechanism 32 includes a feeder 33. The feeder 33 is located below the stacker 14. The feeder 33 is mounted on the stacker 14. The stacker 14 moves vertically by extending and retracting the feeder 33.

[0069] The moving mechanism 32 includes a rack 34 and a pinion 35. The rack 34 is connected to the feeder 33 in a manner that is linked to the feeder 33. The pinion 35 meshes with the rack 34. The pinion 35 is controlled by the control unit 19. If the pinion 35 rotates, the rack 34 moves. By moving the rack 34, the feeder 33 extends and retracts. Thus, by controlling the pinion 35 via the control unit 19, the position of the stacker 14 changes vertically.

[0070] The moving mechanism 32 moves the stacker 14 up and down according to the amount of media 99 loaded in the stacker 14. Depending on the amount of media 99 loaded in the stacker 14, sometimes the position of the uppermost media 99 among the multiple media 99 loaded in the stacker 14 is misaligned with the beginning position of the processing path 16. In this case, it is difficult for the media 99 loaded in the stacker 14 to be conveyed to the processing path 16. By moving the stacker 14 up and down using the moving mechanism 32, the position of the uppermost media 99 among the multiple media 99 loaded in the stacker 14 can be aligned with the beginning position of the processing path 16. Therefore, the media 99 loaded in the stacker 14 can be easily conveyed to the processing path 16.

[0071] Next, the program executed by the control unit 19 will be described. If a processing command is received from the user, the control unit 19 begins a program related to the processing of the medium 99. In the first embodiment, if a processing command is received from the user, the control unit 19 begins... Figure 2 The program shown.

[0072] like Figure 2 As shown, in step S11, the control unit 19 determines whether the stacker 14 contains medium 99. Based on the detection result of the detection sensor 31, the control unit 19 determines whether medium 99 is loaded in the stacker 14. If it is determined that medium 99 is present in the stacker 14, the control unit 19 transfers the process to step S12. If it is determined that there is no medium 99 in the stacker 14, the control unit 19 terminates the process.

[0073] In step S12, the control unit 19 conveys the medium 99 to the processing path 16. That is, the control unit 19 conveys the medium 99 from the stacker 14 to the processing path 16 by driving the pick-up roller 23. At this time, the control unit 19 conveys the medium 99 loaded in the stacker 14 one sheet at a time to the processing path 16.

[0074] In step S13, the control unit 19 determines whether a first mode has been selected. For example, the control unit 19 determines whether the processing command contains data specifying the first mode or data specifying the second mode. The control unit 19 may also determine whether the currently selected mode is the first mode or the second mode. If the first mode is selected, the control unit 19 transfers the processing to step S14. If the second mode is selected, the control unit 19 transfers the processing to step S17.

[0075] In step S14, the control unit 19 reads the medium 99 via the reading unit 18. As a result, the control unit 19 obtains read data A1 from the medium 99.

[0076] In step S15, the control unit 19 compares the read data A1 and the index data A2. In the first embodiment, the control unit 19 calculates the image consistency rate between the read data A1 and the index data A2. That is, the control unit 19 calculates the image consistency rate between the image recorded on the medium 99 and the image data sent by the user. In other words, the control unit 19 performs image determination.

[0077] In step S16, the control unit 19 determines whether the medium 99 is a processing target based on the comparison result of step S15. In the first embodiment, the control unit 19 determines whether the image consistency rate between the read data A1 and the indicator data A2 is above a threshold. If the image consistency rate is above the threshold, the control unit 19 determines that the medium 99 is a processing target and transfers the processing to step S17. If the image consistency rate is below the threshold, the control unit 19 determines that the medium 99 is not a processing target and transfers the processing to step S18.

[0078] In step S17, the control unit 19 conveys the medium 99 to the holding unit 17. The control unit 19 guides the medium 99 to the holding unit 17 via the control guide unit 28. The medium 99 is conveyed to the holding unit 17 and processed.

[0079] In step S18, the control unit 19 conveys the medium 99 to the stacker 14. The control unit 19 guides the medium 99 to the branch path 27 via the control guide unit 28. As a result, the medium 99 is reloaded into the stacker 14. Therefore, in step S16, the control unit 19 determines whether to convey the medium 99 to the holding unit 17.

[0080] In step S19, the control unit 19 determines, in the same manner as in step S11, whether the stacker 14 contains the medium 99. Based on the detection result of the detection sensor 31, the control unit 19 determines whether the medium 99 is loaded in the stacker 14. If it is determined that the stacker 14 contains the medium 99, the control unit 19 returns the process to step S12. That is, the control unit 19 repeats this process. Figure 2 The procedure shown continues until no medium 99 is found in the stacker 14. If it is determined that there is no medium 99 in the stacker 14, the control unit 19 terminates the procedure.

[0081] In the first embodiment, if the medium 99 is transported in the branch path 27, the medium 99 returns to the stacker 14. Therefore, if the medium 99 returns to the stacker 14 before the program ends, the detection sensor 31 may detect the medium 99 being reloaded into the stacker 14. In this case, the program may not end. Therefore, in the first embodiment, it is sufficient that the amount of medium 99 loaded into the stacker 14 is so small that the program ends before the medium 99 transported to the branch path 27 is reloaded into the stacker 14.

[0082] Next, the function and effects of the first embodiment will be explained.

[0083] (1) The control unit 19 receives a processing command from the user and transports the medium 99 from the stacker 14 to the processing path 16 via the pick-up roller 23. The control unit 19 determines whether to transport the medium 99 to the holding unit 17 based on the read data A1 and the index data A2.

[0084] Based on the above configuration, the control unit 19 determines whether to transfer the medium 99 from the stacker 14 to the holding unit 17 upon receiving a processing command from the user. Therefore, there is no risk of automatically transferring the medium 99 from the stacker 14 to the holding unit 17 against the user's intention. As a result, the ease of use of the recording device 10 is improved.

[0085] (2) The control unit 19 determines whether to transfer the medium 99 to the holding unit 17 based on the image consistency rate of the read data A1 and the index A2 data.

[0086] Based on the above configuration, the control unit 19 can determine whether to transfer the medium 99 to the holding unit 17 based on the image consistency rate.

[0087] (3) Branch path 27 extends from the position between the read section 18 and the holding section 17 in the processing path 16 toward the stacker 14.

[0088] Based on the above configuration, the medium 99 that is determined not to be supplied to the holding section 17 is returned to the stacker 14 via the branch path 27. Therefore, it is convenient for the user to use.

[0089] (4) In the first mode, the control unit 19 reads the medium 99 via the reading unit 18 and determines whether to transfer the medium 99 to the holding unit 17 based on the read data A1 and the indicator data A2. In the second mode, the control unit 19 transfers the medium 99 to the holding unit 17 without reading the medium 99 via the reading unit 18. According to the above configuration, in the second mode, the reading unit 18 does not read the medium 99, therefore the medium 99 is transferred to the holding unit 17 in a shorter time compared to the first mode. Therefore, the processing speed of the processing system is increased.

[0090] (5) The recording device 10, which is a processing system, is equipped with a detection sensor 31 for detecting the medium 99 loaded on the stacker 14.

[0091] Based on the above configuration, the control unit 19 can determine whether there is a medium 99 loaded in the stacker 14 by detecting the sensor 31.

[0092] (6) Pick-up roller 23 contacts the uppermost medium 99 among the multiple media 99 loaded in stacker 14.

[0093] According to the above configuration, the pick-up roller 23 sequentially conveys the media 99 from the topmost media 99 among the multiple media 99 loaded in the stacker 14 to the processing path 16. No load of other media 99 is applied to the topmost media 99 among the multiple media 99 loaded in the stacker 14. Therefore, the pick-up roller 23 easily conveys the media 99 from the stacker 14 to the processing path 16.

[0094] (7) The recording device 10, which is a processing system, has a moving mechanism 32 that moves the stacker 14 up and down.

[0095] According to the above configuration, the moving mechanism 32 can move the stacker 14 up and down in coordination with the amount of medium 99 loaded in the stacker 14. Therefore, the pick-up roller 23 can easily transport the medium 99 from the stacker 14 to the processing path 16.

[0096] Second Implementation Method

[0097] Next, a second embodiment of the processing system will be described. The processing system of the second embodiment is embodied in the same way as the first embodiment as the recording device 10. In the second embodiment, only a portion of the configuration differs from that of the first embodiment. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the configuration that differs from that of the first embodiment will be mainly described.

[0098] like Figure 3 As shown, in the second embodiment, the conveying unit 15 includes: a pickup roller 23, a supply roller 41, a deceleration roller 42, and a steering roller 43.

[0099] In the second embodiment, the pickup roller 23 differs from that in the first embodiment, and is fixed to the frame 11. That is, the pickup roller 23 does not move relative to the frame 11.

[0100] Pick-up roller 23 is located adjacent to stacker 14. In the second embodiment, pick-up roller 23 contacts the medium 99 loaded in stacker 14 from below. When stacker 14 is loaded with multiple media 99, pick-up roller 23 contacts the lowermost medium 99 among the multiple media 99 loaded in stacker 14. Therefore, pick-up roller 23 sequentially conveys the media 99 from the lowermost medium 99 into processing path 16.

[0101] In the second embodiment, the pickup roller 23 is always in contact with the medium 99 loaded in the stacker 14. Unlike the first embodiment, in the second embodiment, the medium 99 can be conveyed from the stacker 14 to the processing path 16 without moving the pickup roller 23.

[0102] In the second embodiment, the positional relationship between the lowest medium 99 in the stacker 14 and the beginning position of the processing path 16 remains unchanged, regardless of the amount of medium 99 loaded in the stacker 14. Therefore, unlike the first embodiment, in the second embodiment, it is not necessary to move the stacker 14 vertically according to the amount of medium 99 loaded in the stacker 14. In the second embodiment, the beginning of the processing path 16 opens at the position in the opening surface 21 where it connects to the stacker 14.

[0103] In the second embodiment, the multiple media 99 loaded in the stacker 14 are conveyed in the branch path 27 and reloaded in the stacker 14 in the same loading order as when they were loaded in the stacker 14. This is because the pick-up roller 23 conveys the media 99 located at the bottom in the stacker 14 to the processing path 16.

[0104] The supply roller 41 and the deceleration roller 42 contact the medium 99 conveyed by the pickup roller 23. In the second embodiment, the supply roller 41 and the deceleration roller 42 are located between the pickup roller 23 and the processing path 16. The supply roller 41 and the deceleration roller 42 hold the medium 99. The supply roller 41 and the deceleration roller 42 convey the medium 99 to the processing path 16 by rotating in a state of holding the medium 99.

[0105] The supply roller 41 and the reduction roller 42 are configured to separate the medium 99 one sheet at a time. For example, the coefficient of friction of the reduction roller 42 relative to the medium 99 is higher than that of the supply roller 41 relative to the medium 99. The reduction roller 42 rotates driven relative to the supply roller 41. Thus, the supply roller 41 and the reduction roller 42 separate the medium 99 one sheet at a time. The supply roller 41 and the reduction roller 42 may also be used in the first embodiment.

[0106] In the second embodiment, the supply roller 41 contacts the medium 99 from above. In the second embodiment, the deceleration roller 42 contacts the medium 99 from below. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the supply roller 41 and the deceleration roller 42 are arranged vertically.

[0107] The guide roller 43 is located along the processing path 16. Specifically, the guide roller 43 is located between the branch point 29 and the holding section 17 in the processing path 16. The guide roller 43 rotates the medium 99 in a deflecting manner. That is, the guide roller 43 conveys the medium 99 in the processing path 16 in a direction from the holding section 17 toward the branch point 29. By deflecting the medium 99, the guide roller 43 conveys the medium 99 to the branch path 27.

[0108] As described in the first embodiment, if the medium 99 is conveyed directly from the processing path 16 to the branch path 27, the orientation of the medium 99 is reversed. In the second embodiment, the medium 99, deflected by the guide roller 43, is conveyed from the processing path 16 to the branch path 27. As a result, unlike the first embodiment, in the second embodiment, the medium 99 is reloaded into the stacker 14 in the same orientation as when it was loaded into the stacker 14. That is, in the second embodiment, the medium 99 is reloaded into the stacker 14 without reversing its orientation. For example, a medium 99 loaded into the stacker 14 with its recording surface facing upwards is conveyed in the branch path 27 and reloaded into the stacker 14 with its recording surface facing upwards.

[0109] In the second embodiment, the detection sensor 31 is located below the stacker 14. Unlike the first embodiment, in the second embodiment, the detection sensor 31 detects the medium 99 indirectly, rather than directly. The detection sensor 31 can be, for example, an optical non-contact sensor or a contact sensor.

[0110] In the second embodiment, the recording device 10 has a sensor marker 45. One end of the sensor marker 45 is mounted to the housing 11. The sensor marker 45 has a shaft 46. The sensor marker 45 is mounted to the housing 11 via the shaft 46. The sensor marker 45 is configured to rotate about the shaft 46. The sensor marker 45 is normally housed in the housing 11. Therefore, the sensor marker 45 generally does not obstruct the loading of the medium 99 falling from the discharge path 13 into the stacker 14. The sensor marker 45 is ejected from the opening surface 21 by rotation.

[0111] The sensor marker 45 rotates according to the processing command received by the control unit 19. At this time, the sensor marker 45 rotates one full revolution. The sensor marker 45 rotates in a manner that approaches the stacker 14 from above. That is, in Figure 3 In the middle, the sensor marker 45 rotates counterclockwise.

[0112] like Figure 4 As shown, the sensor marker 45 contacts the medium 99 loaded in the stacker 14 by rotating. Specifically, the sensor marker 45 contacts the uppermost medium 99 among the plurality of media 99 loaded in the stacker 14.

[0113] like Figure 5As shown, as the amount of medium 99 loaded onto the stacker 14 decreases due to its transport in processing path 16, the sensor marker 45 rotates further. While the sensor marker 45 rotates, medium 99 returned to the stacker 14 via branch path 27 is loaded onto the sensor marker 45. In this case, the sensor marker 45 is positioned within the stacker 14 between medium 99 not transported in processing path 16 and medium 99 already transported in processing path 16. That is, the sensor marker 45 categorizes medium 99 not transported in processing path 16 and medium 99 already transported in processing path 16 on the stacker 14. Thus, the sensor marker 45 categorizes medium 99 on the stacker 14 into those whose processing is not determined and those whose processing is determined.

[0114] like Figure 6 As shown, if all the medium 99 loaded in the stacker 14 is conveyed in the processing path 16, the sensor marker 45 rotates in a manner that allows it to pass through the stacker 14. A slit is formed in the stacker 14, for example, to allow the sensor marker 45 to pass through. Thus, the sensor marker 45 reaches the detection sensor 31. In the second embodiment, the leading edge of the sensor marker 45 reaches the detection sensor 31. At this time, the detection sensor 31 detects the sensor marker 45.

[0115] The control unit 19 detects the sensor flag 45 via the detection sensor 31 and determines that there is no medium 99 in the stacker 14. Specifically, the control unit 19 determines that the medium 99, which is not determined to be the object of processing, is not loaded in the stacker 14. The control unit 19 determines that there is medium 99 in the stacker 14 until the detection sensor 31 detects the sensor flag 45.

[0116] like Figure 7 As shown, the sensor marker 45 rotates further from the position detected by the sensor 31. As the sensor marker 45 rotates, the medium 99 loaded on the sensor marker 45 falls onto the stacker 14. The sensor marker 45 returns to its original position by rotation. The sensor marker 45 stops if it returns to its original position. If the control unit 19 receives a processing command, the sensor marker 45 rotates again.

[0117] In the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the sensor marker 45 eliminates the risk of the medium 99 returned to the stacker 14 being re-transported to the processing path 16. Therefore, the control unit 19 can execute procedures related to the processing of the medium 99 regardless of the amount of medium 99 loaded in the stacker 14. That is, in the second embodiment, the control unit 19 can determine whether a medium 99 is to be processed regardless of whether there is an excessive amount of medium 99 loaded in the stacker 14.

[0118] According to the second embodiment, in addition to the effects of (1) to (5) described above, the following effects are also obtained.

[0119] (8) The turning roller 43 conveys the medium 99 from the processing path 16 to the branch path 27 by turning the medium 99.

[0120] According to the above configuration, by redirecting the transport of medium 99 from processing path 16 to branch path 27, medium 99 is reloaded into stacker 14 in the same orientation as when it was loaded into stacker 14. That is, when medium 99 is loaded into stacker 14 with its recorded face upward, redirecting the transport of medium 99 from processing path 16 to branch path 27 results in medium 99 being reloaded into stacker 14 with its recorded face upward. Therefore, the orientation of medium 99 returning to stacker 14 remains unchanged, providing good usability for the user.

[0121] (9) Pick-up roller 23 contacts the bottommost medium 99 among the multiple media 99 loaded in stacker 14.

[0122] According to the above configuration, the pick-up roller 23 sequentially conveys the media 99 from the bottommost media 99 among the plurality of media 99 loaded in the stacker 14 to the processing path 16. The loads of the other media 99s are applied to the bottommost media 99 among the plurality of media 99 loaded in the stacker 14. As a result, the bottommost media 99 among the plurality of media 99 loaded in the stacker 14 is pressed against the pick-up roller 23. Therefore, the pick-up roller 23 can stably convey the media 99 from the stacker 14 to the processing path 16.

[0123] Third Implementation Method

[0124] Next, a third embodiment of the processing system will be described. The processing system of the third embodiment is specifically embodied as a sorting device. The sorting device can be integrated, for example, with a processing device that performs binding or punching processing on the medium 99. In the third embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, it does not have a recording unit 12. In the third embodiment, the medium 99 with pre-recorded images is loaded onto the stacker 14. In the third embodiment, the same symbols are used for components identical to those in the first embodiment. In the third embodiment, the differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

[0125] like Figure 8As shown, the sorting device 50 includes a storage section 51. The storage section 51 stores the medium 99 transported in the branch path 27. The storage section 51 stores the medium 99 by loading it. In the third embodiment, the branch path 27 extends from the branch point 29 to the storage section 51. The storage section 51 is, for example, a box, tray, or case for storing the medium 99. In the third embodiment, the storage section 51 is located above the holding section 17. The position of the storage section 51 may also be below the holding section 17, and is not limited thereto.

[0126] In the third embodiment, the pickup roller 23 is configured, similarly to the first embodiment, to sequentially transport the media 99 from the topmost media 99 among the plurality of media 99 loaded in the stacker 14. Therefore, in the third embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the plurality of media 99 are loaded in the storage section 51 in a different loading order than when loaded in the stacker 14.

[0127] The pickup roller 23 can also be configured, in the same way as in the second embodiment, to sequentially transport media 99 from the bottommost media 99 among the plurality of media 99 loaded in the stacker 14. In this case, as in the second embodiment, the plurality of media 99 are loaded into the storage section 51 in the same loading order as when loaded into the stacker 14.

[0128] In the third embodiment, the conveying unit 15, like in the first embodiment, does not have a guide roller 43. Therefore, in the third embodiment, the medium 99 is conveyed directly from the processing path 16 to the branch path 27. As a result, in the third embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the medium 99 is reloaded into the stacker 14 in the same up-and-down orientation as when it was loaded into the stacker 14.

[0129] The conveying unit 15 may also have a guide roller 43, similar to the second embodiment. In this case, there is a path through which the medium 99 is guided from the processing path 16 to the branch path 27 by means of the guide roller 43. As a result, similar to the second embodiment, the medium 99 is loaded into the storage unit 51 in the same posture as when loaded into the stacker 14.

[0130] In the third embodiment, if the control unit 19 receives a processing command, it transports the medium 99 from the stacker 14 to the processing path 16. Based on the read data A1 and the index data A2, the control unit 19 determines whether to transport the medium 99 to the holding unit 17, that is, whether the medium 99 is a processing target.

[0131] When medium 99 is to be processed, it is conveyed to holding section 17 via processing path 16. When medium 99 is not to be processed, it is conveyed to storage section 51 via branch path 27. As a result, the medium 99 loaded in stacker 14 is sorted into storage section 51 and holding section 17. Thus, according to sorting device 50, media 99 that are not needed by the user are removed from the media 99 loaded in stacker 14.

[0132] In the third embodiment, unlike the first and second embodiments, the medium 99, which is not the object of processing, is not returned to the stacker 14 but is transported to the storage unit 51. According to the third embodiment, the same effects as the first and second embodiments described above are obtained.

[0133] The above embodiments can be implemented by modification in the following ways. The above embodiments and the following modifications can be combined with each other within the scope of technical non-contradiction.

[0134] The processing system may also have multiple stackers 14. In this case, the processing path 16 extends from the multiple stackers 14 to the holding section 17.

[0135] The control unit 19 may also have an automatic mode. In automatic mode, the control unit 19 automatically starts as time passes. Figure 2 The program modes shown are as follows. The automatic mode is selected by the user. Since the user allows the program to start automatically, there is no risk of automatically transferring the medium 99 to the holding unit 17 against the user's intention. The automatic mode can coexist with the first mode. In this case, the control unit 19 needs to pre-store index data A2 for decision-making. The control unit 19 uses its pre-stored index data A2 to determine whether to process the medium 99. The automatic mode can coexist with the second mode.

[0136] The control unit 19 may also determine that the medium 99 is not a processing target if the image of read data A1 matches the image of indicator data A2. The control unit 19 may also determine that the medium 99 is not a processing target if the user data of read data A1 matches the user data of the processing command. In this case, if the user wants to retain a specific medium 99 from among the multiple media 99 loaded in the stacker 14, they send a processing command to the processing system. In the above embodiments, the user sends a processing command to the processing system if they want to process a specific medium 99 from among the multiple media 99 loaded in the stacker 14.

[0137] If the control unit 19 determines that the medium 99 is not a processing object based on the read data A1 and the indicator data A2, it can also redirect the medium 99 and return it from the processing path 16 to the stacker 14.

[0138] The following describes the technical concepts and effects learned from the above-described implementation methods and modifications.

[0139] (A) The processing system includes: a stacker for loading one or more media on which images are recorded; a holding unit for holding the media; a processing path extending from the stacker to the holding unit; a pickup roller for conveying the media from the stacker to the processing path; a reading unit for reading the media conveyed in the processing path; and a control unit for storing index data indicating whether to convey the media to the holding unit, wherein the control unit conveys the media from the stacker to the processing path via the pickup roller according to a processing command received from a user, and determines whether to convey the media to the holding unit based on the reading data obtained by reading the media via the reading unit and the index data.

[0140] Based on the above configuration, the control unit determines whether to transfer the medium from the stacker to the holding unit upon receiving a processing command from the user. Therefore, there is no risk of automatically transferring the medium from the stacker to the holding unit against the user's intention. This improves the ease of use of the processing system.

[0141] (B) In the above processing system, the read data is scan data of an image recorded on a medium, the index data is image data sent by the user, and the control unit determines whether to deliver the medium to the holding unit based on the image consistency rate between the read data and the index data.

[0142] Based on the above configuration, the control unit can determine whether to deliver the medium to the holding unit based on the image consistency rate.

[0143] (C) The above-described processing system may have a branch path that branches off from the processing path, the branch path extending from a position between the read section and the hold section toward the stacker in the processing path.

[0144] Based on the above configuration, media determined not to be supplied to the holding section are returned to the stacker via a branch path. Therefore, it offers good ease of use for the user.

[0145] (D) The above-mentioned processing system may include a steering roller, which is located in the processing path between the branch point of the branch path and the holding part, and the steering roller delivers the medium from the processing path to the branch path by turning the medium.

[0146] According to the above configuration, by redirecting the transport of the medium from the processing path to the branch path, the medium is reloaded into the stacker in the same orientation as when it was initially loaded. That is, if the medium is loaded into the stacker with its recorded side facing upwards, redirecting the transport from the processing path to the branch path ensures that the medium is reloaded into the stacker with its recorded side facing upwards. Therefore, the orientation of the medium returning to the stacker remains unchanged, providing good ease of use for the user.

[0147] (E) In the above processing system, the control unit can select a first mode or a second mode. In the first mode, the medium is read by the reading unit, and based on the read data and the index data, it is determined whether to deliver the medium to the holding unit. In the second mode, the medium is delivered to the holding unit without reading the medium by the reading unit.

[0148] Based on the above configuration, in the second mode, the reading unit does not read the medium, therefore the medium is delivered to the holding unit in a shorter time compared to the first mode. Consequently, the processing speed of the processing system is increased.

[0149] (F) may be that the above-mentioned processing system has a detection sensor for detecting the medium loaded on the stacker.

[0150] Based on the above configuration, the control unit can determine whether there is a medium loaded in the stacker by using detection sensors.

[0151] (G) In the above-described processing system, the pick-up roller contacts the uppermost medium among the plurality of media loaded in the stacker.

[0152] According to the above configuration, the pick-up roller sequentially conveys the media from the topmost medium among the multiple media loaded in the stacker to the processing path. No load from other media is applied to the topmost medium among the multiple media loaded in the stacker. Therefore, the pick-up roller facilitates the conveying of media from the stacker to the processing path.

[0153] (H) may be that the above-mentioned processing system has a moving mechanism that allows the stacker to move up and down.

[0154] Based on the above configuration, the moving mechanism can move the stacker up and down in accordance with the amount of medium loaded on the stacker. Therefore, the pick-up roller can easily transport the medium from the stacker to the processing path.

[0155] (I) In the above-described processing system, the pick-up roller contacts the lowest medium among the plurality of media loaded in the stacker.

[0156] According to the above configuration, the pick-up roller sequentially conveys the media from the bottommost of the multiple media loaded in the stacker to the processing path. The loads of the other media are applied to the bottommost of the multiple media loaded in the stacker. As a result, the bottommost of the multiple media 99 loaded in the stacker 14 is pressed against the pick-up roller. Therefore, the pick-up roller can stably convey the media from the stacker to the processing path.

Claims

1. A processing system, characterized in that, have: Stacker, which loads one or more media containing recorded images; Holding section, holding medium; The processing path extends from the stacker to the holding section; Pick-up rollers convey media from the stacker to the processing path; The reading unit reads the medium being transported in the processing path; the control unit stores indicator data indicating whether to transport the medium to the holding unit. The conveying unit conveys the medium along the processing path; as well as Frame, The stacker is configured outside the frame. The retaining part is housed inside the frame. The control unit, upon receiving a processing command from the user, conveys the medium from the stacker to the processing path via the pick-up roller. The control unit determines whether to send the medium to the holding unit based on the image consistency rate between the read data obtained by the reading unit and the indicator data. The data being read is scanned data of an image recorded on a medium. The indicator data is image data sent by the user.

2. The processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The image consistency rate is the consistency rate of the strings contained in the image.

3. The processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The processing system has branch paths that branch from the processing path. The branch path extends in the processing path from a position between the read section and the hold section toward the stacker.

4. The processing system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The processing system includes a steering roller located in the processing path between the branch point of the branch path and the holding part. The steering rollers deliver the medium from the processing path to the branch path by turning the medium.

5. The processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit can select either a first mode or a second mode. In the first mode, the control unit reads the medium through the reading unit, and based on the read data and the indicator data, determines whether to deliver the medium to the holding unit. In the second mode, the control unit delivers the medium to the holding unit without reading the medium through the reading unit.

6. The processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The processing system includes a detection sensor for detecting the medium loaded in the stacker.

7. The processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pickup roller contacts the uppermost medium among the multiple media loaded in the stacker.

8. The processing system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The processing system includes a moving mechanism that allows the stacker to move up and down.

9. The processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pickup roller contacts the lowest medium among the multiple media loaded in the stacker.

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