Display device, image processing device, and display method of display screen

Abstract

A display device is provided that improves user convenience by determining the display mode of device settings items in other display screens based on the display settings of device settings items in the main screen. The display device includes: a display unit capable of displaying a first display screen, a second display screen different from the first display screen, and device settings items displayed together with the first display screen or the second display screen; and a control unit that controls the display of the screens in the display unit, wherein the control unit determines the display mode of the device settings items in the second display screen based on the display settings of the device settings items in the first display screen.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to display devices, etc. Background Technology

[0002] In image processing devices such as multifunction printers, the user's operability is improved by displaying the function menu area, which is equipped with function menu buttons related to image processing such as copying, faxing, and scanning, and the device setting area, which is equipped with setting buttons related to language settings, operation guides, maintenance, etc., on a single display screen.

[0003] Such a screen is called the main screen, and it is displayed when the device is started up, when it resumes from sleep mode, or when the screen resumes after a function has been executed. The function menu buttons and setting buttons that make up the main screen function as interfaces for the hierarchical display of function setting screens, device setting screens, or system information screens that enable these buttons to display.

[0004] The layout of the main screen can be set and changed through system settings. However, when a layout that prioritizes displaying frequently used function menu buttons is selected, the screen area for displaying settings cannot be guaranteed, and sometimes settings buttons may not be displayed.

[0005] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses the following: In order to ensure the largest possible display area for the usual menu icons in the menu screen, no display area is set for the shortcut menu icons, and the shortcut menu screen is displayed by calling up the shortcut menu screen through swiping operations, etc.

[0006] Existing technical documents

[0007] Patent documents

[0008] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-004042 Summary of the Invention

[0009] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention

[0010] However, in the prior art represented by Patent Document 1, there is no consideration to display setting items such as setting buttons in other display screens (e.g., copy setting screen) displayed via the main screen through function menu buttons or the like.

[0011] Therefore, users cannot perform device setting-related operations such as language setting changes or operation confirmations while setting functions through other display screens, which may not be very convenient.

[0012] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a display device that can improve user convenience by determining the display method of device settings items in other display screens based on the display settings of device settings items in the main screen.

[0013] Technical solutions for solving technical problems

[0014] To address the aforementioned issues, the display device disclosed herein includes: a display unit capable of displaying a first display screen, a second display screen different from the first display screen, and device setting items displayed together with the first display screen or the second display screen; and a control unit capable of controlling the display of the screen in the display unit, wherein the control unit determines the display mode of the device setting items in the second display screen based on the display settings of the device setting items in the first display screen.

[0015] Furthermore, the image processing apparatus disclosed herein includes: the aforementioned display device; and an image processing unit that performs image processing based on the display content displayed on the first display screen or the second display screen.

[0016] Furthermore, the display method of the display screen disclosed herein includes: a display step, displaying a first display screen, a second display screen different from the first display screen, and device setting items displayed together with the first display screen or the second display screen; and a control step, controlling the screen display in the display step, wherein the display mode of the device setting items in the second display screen is determined according to the display settings of the device setting items in the first display screen.

[0017] Beneficial effects

[0018] According to this disclosure, a display device or similar device can be provided that can determine the display method of device settings items in other display screens based on the display settings of device settings items in the main screen, thereby improving user convenience. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the composite machine according to the first embodiment.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a functional configuration diagram of the multifunction printer according to the first embodiment.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the management table for the display screen.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating the processing flow of the first embodiment.

[0023] Figure 5This is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the first embodiment.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the first embodiment.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating the processing flow of the second embodiment.

[0026] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the second embodiment.

[0027] Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the second embodiment.

[0028] Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating the processing flow of the third embodiment.

[0029] Figure 11 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the third embodiment.

[0030] Figure 12 This is a flowchart illustrating the processing flow of the fourth embodiment.

[0031] Figure 13 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the fourth embodiment.

[0032] Figure 14 This is a flowchart illustrating the processing flow of the fifth embodiment.

[0033] Figure 15 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the fifth embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0034] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this disclosure, for example, a multifunction printer capable of performing copying, faxing, image transmission, and other related operations within a single housing will be described as a display device or an image processing device equipped with such a display device. Furthermore, the following embodiments are merely examples for illustrating the present disclosure, and the technical scope described in the claims is not limited to the following description.

[0035] In this disclosure, the method of using the first display screen as the main screen will be described. Furthermore, the second display screen is the display screen that is displayed when the first display screen is used as the main screen, by selecting a function menu button or the like located on that main screen. Examples of the second display screen include, for instance, a display screen at the next level of the main screen, such as a system information screen displayed by pressing a system information button on the main screen, or a simple copy setting screen displayed by pressing a simple copy button or the like. Additionally, as will be described later, there are multiple display modes for the second display screen; therefore, in this disclosure, it will be simply referred to as the second display screen, and each display screen example will be described individually.

[0036] Furthermore, in this invention, notification units that notify users of device setting-related information such as brightness adjustment, volume, language settings, settings, large character mode, total number of sheets used, consumable information, and device status through charts, strings, symbols, etc., are collectively referred to as device setting items.

[0037] Device setting items can be displayed together with a first display screen or a second display screen. In this case, device setting items can be displayed individually or in combination in an area occupying a portion of the display screen (device setting area). Furthermore, in this disclosure, the area on the display screen where the display position is fixed is specifically referred to as a fixed area.

[0038] [1 First Implementation Method]

[0039] The first implementation method determines the display method of the device settings items in the second display screen based on the display settings of the device settings items on the main screen. The first implementation method uses a fixed area for displaying the device settings items.

[0040] [1.1 Functional Composition]

[0041] use Figure 1 and Figure 2 The functional configuration of the multifunction machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be explained. Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view that roughly illustrates the overall structure of the multifunction printer 10. Figure 2 This is a functional configuration diagram of the multifunction printer 10. The multifunction printer 10 includes a control unit 11, a display unit 13, an operation input unit 15, a communication unit 17, an image forming unit 19 and an image reading unit 21 which serve as image processing units, and a storage unit 23.

[0042] The control unit 11 controls the entire multifunction printer 10. The control unit 11 is composed of, for example, one or more arithmetic units (CPU, etc.). The control unit 11 performs its functions by reading and executing various programs stored in the storage unit 23.

[0043] The display unit 13 displays various information to users and others. The display unit 13 may be composed of, for example, an LCD (Liquid crystal display) or an organic EL (Electroluminescence) display.

[0044] The operation input unit 15 accepts information input from users, etc. The operation input unit 15 can be composed of hard keys (e.g., numeric keys), buttons, etc. Alternatively, the operation input unit 15 can be configured as a touch panel that can receive input via the display unit 13. In this case, as the input method for the touch panel, common methods such as resistive film, infrared, electromagnetic induction, and capacitive methods can be used.

[0045] The communications section includes, for example, LAN (Local area network), WAN (Wide Area Network), the Internet, telephone lines, or wired or wireless interfaces for communicating with another device via a network (NW).

[0046] The image forming unit 19 forms an image based on image data onto paper, which serves as a recording medium. The image forming unit 19 supplies paper from the paper supply unit 25, forms an image based on image data on the paper, and then discharges it to the paper output unit 27. The image forming unit 19 can be configured, for example, using an electrophotographic laser printer. In this case, the image forming unit 19 forms the image using toner supplied from a toner cartridge (not shown) corresponding to a toner color (e.g., cyan, magenta, yellow, black).

[0047] The image reading unit 21 generates image data by reading the original image of the document to be read. The image reading unit 21 can be configured, for example, as a scanner device equipped with an image sensor such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or a CIS (Contact Image Sensor). The configuration of the image reading unit 21 is not limited as long as it generates image data by reading the reflected light image from the original image using an image sensor.

[0048] The storage unit 23 stores various programs and data required for the operation of the multifunction printer 10. The storage unit 23 can be composed of storage devices such as RAM (Random access memory), HDD (Hard disk drive), SSD (Solid state drive), and ROM (Read only memory).

[0049] In the first embodiment, the storage unit 23 stores the control program 231, the display control program 232, the display decision program 233, the display information acquisition program 234, and the operation judgment program 235, ensuring the display screen management table storage area 236 and the display screen information storage area 237.

[0050] The control program 231 is a program read by the control unit 11 for performing various functions such as copying, faxing, and image transmission. The control unit 11, which reads the control program 231, implements these functions through the control display unit 13, operation input unit 15, communication unit 17, image forming unit 19, and image reading unit 21.

[0051] The display control program 232 is a program read by the control unit 11 when controlling the display unit 13 and the operation input unit 15. The control unit 11, which reads the display control program 232, controls the screen output of the display screen in the operation input unit 15, which is configured as a touch panel. The control unit 11, which reads the display control program 232, uses frame information of the screen configuration stored in the display screen information storage area 237, setting values ​​related to operation execution obtained by the display information acquisition program 234, device information, etc., to construct the main screen, the second display screen, and device setting items, and outputs them to the touch panel. In this case, the control unit 11 ensures that a portion of the display area, such as the main screen and the second display screen, is occupied, and displays device setting items in that occupied area.

[0052] The display determination procedure 233 is a procedure read by the control unit 11 when determining the display mode of the device settings items on the second display screen based on the display settings of the device settings items on the main screen. In addition, in this disclosure, "determine the display mode" refers to determining the display method / display mode of the device settings items on the display screen, and specifically, the following methods can be listed.

[0053] (1) A method for displaying device setting items identifiable on a display screen;

[0054] (2) A method for displaying device settings based on the selection results of shortcut icons displayed on the screen;

[0055] (3) A method for displaying device settings based on the detection results of gesture operations on the display screen;

[0056] (4) A method for displaying device settings items when an event related to device settings items occurs;

[0057] (5) Methods to prevent device settings from being displayed.

[0058] In addition, the display methods described in (1) to (4) above may include: (i) displaying the same items as the device setting items output in a fixed area (the display position is fixed or not fixed); (ii) displaying the items in a simplified type that simplifies the items output in the fixed area (the display position is fixed or not fixed); and (iii) displaying the specific device setting items (the display position is fixed or not fixed).

[0059] The display method of the device settings can be configured through the display screen management table and system settings described later.

[0060] The display information acquisition program 234 is a program read by the control unit 11 when acquiring various information displayed along with the frame image during the main screen, second display screen, or device settings display. The information acquired by the control unit 11 as the display information acquisition program 234 is not particularly limited, but examples may include, for instance, setting values ​​for image processing functions such as copying, faxing, and scanning in work units, information on the remaining amount of consumables related to image processing such as toner levels, and communication status information related to the device's state, such as wireless communication.

[0061] The operation determination program 235 is the program read by the control unit 11 when the user selects a button or detects a gesture operation. The control unit 11, which reads the operation determination program 235, performs touch position detection functions corresponding to various input methods of the touch panel, such as resistive film, infrared, electromagnetic induction, or electrostatic capacitive touch panels, and determines the user's operation based on input information such as the touch position, touch trajectory, and touch pressure of the user's finger or stylus.

[0062] The display screen management table storage area 236 is a storage area for the display screen management table referenced by the control unit 11 when determining the display mode of the device setting items in the second display screen based on the display settings of the device setting items in the main screen.

[0063] Here, use Figure 3 The display screen management table is explained. Figure 3 (a) is a diagram illustrating one way of the data structure of the display screen management table in the first embodiment.

[0064] Figure 3The display screen management table in (a) is a table referenced by the control unit 11 of the display determination program 233, which reads the display determination program 233 to determine the display mode of the device setting items in the second display screen based on the display settings of the device setting items in the main screen of the first display screen.

[0065] In the display screen management table, if the display setting flag for the device setting item on the main screen is "Yes" (first display setting), the display setting flag for the device setting item on the second display screen is set to "No". On the other hand, if the display setting flag for the device setting item on the main screen is "No" (second display setting), the display setting flag for the device setting item on the second display screen is set to "Yes (abbreviated type / display position not fixed)".

[0066] Here, "simplified type / non-fixed display position" refers to the device setting items displayed in a fixed area on the main screen, defining the content of the device setting items displayed on the second display screen. "Simplified type" refers to a display method where the items output in the aforementioned fixed area are displayed as simplified simplified types, and "non-fixed display position" means that the display position of the area occupying the device setting item is not fixed.

[0067] When the read-in display setting is the first display setting, the control unit 11 of the display decision program 233 sets the display device settings on the main screen. Furthermore, in the display setting determination of the second display screen, it is determined that the device settings will not be displayed.

[0068] On the other hand, when the read display setting is the second display setting, the control unit 11 of the display decision program 233 performs a non-display setting to not display device setting items on the main screen. Furthermore, in the display setting determination of the second display screen, it is determined to display device setting items. For example, based on the display screen management table, the control unit 11 determines that device setting items output in a fixed area will be output as a simplified, abbreviated type (the display position of the second display screen is not fixed).

[0069] The display screen information storage area 237 is a storage area for storing the screen frames that constitute the main screen, the second display screen, the fixed area, and other display screens, as well as various information obtained by the display information acquisition program 234.

[0070] [1.2 Processing Flow]

[0071] Next, use Figure 4The flowchart illustrates the processing flow of the first embodiment. Furthermore, this processing is performed by the control unit 11 through a read-in control program 231, a display control program 232, a display decision program 233, a display information acquisition program 234, and an operation determination program 235.

[0072] For example, when the device is powered on or when it resumes from sleep mode, the control unit 11 performs startup processing (step S10).

[0073] Next, the control unit 11 reads the device settings and reflects them in the device status (step 20). At this time, the control unit 11 reads the display settings and performs display setting determination 1 (step S30).

[0074] If the result of display setting determination 1 is that it is a first display setting, the control unit 11 sets the display of the device setting item (fixed area) as a device setting item (step S30: "first display setting" → step S40). On the other hand, if the result of display setting determination 1 is that it is a second display setting, the control unit 11 sets the device setting item (fixed area) to not be displayed (step S30: "second display setting" → step S50).

[0075] Based on the setting result of step S40 or step S50, the control unit 11 outputs the main screen, which serves as the first display screen, to the touch panel, which serves as the operation input unit 15 (step S60). Specifically, when the device setting item is a display setting (step S40), the control unit 11 outputs the device setting item displayed in the fixed area along with the main screen. In this case, the screen configuration of the main screen can either be a screen area related to the fixed area set in a part of the screen area of ​​the main screen, or it can be set to overlap and display the fixed area on the screen area of ​​the main screen. On the other hand, when the device setting item (fixed area) is not a display setting (step S50), the control unit 11 only outputs the main screen (step S60).

[0076] Next, the control unit 11 performs operation determination 1 (step S70) to determine whether the user has performed an operation on the main screen.

[0077] If a display setting change is made as a user action, the control unit 11 that detects the display setting change returns the processing to step S30 (step S70: "Display setting change" → step S30). On the other hand, if the user selects a function menu button on the main screen, the control unit 11 that detects this performs display setting determination 2 (step 70: "Function selection" → step S80).

[0078] In display setting determination 2, the device setting items in the second display screen are determined based on the display / non-display settings of the second display screen based on the function menu button selected by the user and the device setting items (fixed area) in the main screen.

[0079] Control unit 11 determines based on the function menu button selected by the user. Figure 3 The second display screen illustrated in (a) can display various settings, including system information, copy settings, simple copy settings, file settings, simple scan settings, email settings, FTP settings, desktop settings, shared folder sending settings, internet fax settings, data input, and scan save settings. Additionally, Figure 3 The second display screen illustrated in (a) is merely an example, and the second display screen of this disclosure is not limited to this record.

[0080] If a second display screen is selected corresponding to the function menu button chosen by the user, the control unit 11 determines the device setting item in the second display screen based on the display / non-display setting of the device setting item (fixed area) in the main screen.

[0081] Specifically, control unit 11 refers to Figure 3 The display screen management table of (a) determines whether to display the device setting items (fixed area) on the second display screen when the display of the device setting items (fixed area) on the main screen is set to be off (step S80: "first display setting" → step S90). On the other hand, when the display of the device setting items (fixed area) on the main screen is set to be off, the display of the device setting items on the second display screen is determined (step S80: "second display setting" → step S100).

[0082] Then, based on the decision result of step S90 or step S100, the control unit 11 outputs the second display screen to the touch panel, which serves as the operation input unit 15 (step S110). Specifically, when the device setting item is not to be displayed (step S90), the control unit 11 only outputs the second display screen. On the other hand, when the device setting item is to be displayed (step S100), the device setting item is output along with the second display screen. The display of the device setting item at this time follows... Figure 3 The settings in the display screen management table of (a). For example, Figure 3 (a) is an example of "simplified type / display position not fixed" set as the display mode for device settings items in the second display screen.

[0083] Next, the control unit 11 performs operation determination 2 (step S120), which determines whether the user has performed an operation on the displayed second screen.

[0084] If the user changes the display settings by means of an operation, the control unit 11 that detects the display settings change returns the processing to step S80 (step S120 "Display settings change" → step S80). On the other hand, if the user selects a function processing button or the like on the second display screen, the control unit 11 executes the selected function processing (step S120: "Function processing" → step S130).

[0085] Then, the control unit 11 determines whether the function processing has ended (step S140). If it is determined that the function processing has ended, the control unit 11 stores the display settings and ends the processing (step S140; Yes → step S150). In this case, the control unit 11 stores the display settings in the storage unit 23 in the form that can be read in steps S20 and S30 (for example, "Display settings: Display settings 1 (Display settings 2)"). By reading the display settings as part of the device settings in step S20, the control unit 11 can set the display / non-display of device setting items (fixed areas) in the main screen. Alternatively, if it is determined that the function processing has not ended, the control unit 11 continues the function processing until the function processing ends (step S140; No → step S130).

[0086] [1.3 Action Examples]

[0087] Next, an example of the operation of the first embodiment will be described. Figure 5 This is an illustration of an action example where the display settings of the device settings item (fixed area) on the main screen are set to the first display setting.

[0088] Figure 5 Figure (a) illustrates an example of the configuration of the main screen W10a under the first display setting. The main screen W10a includes a function menu button display area R10a, a fixed area display area R20a, and a system information screen display button B10.

[0089] The function menu button display area R10a is the display area for the function menu selection buttons that display the selection of the service function menu. Figure 5 (a) is an example of a function menu that displays the function menu selection buttons related to simple copying, simple scanning, simple scanning and copying.

[0090] The fixed display area R20a is the area occupied by displaying device settings related to language settings, operation guides, maintenance, etc., and is a screen area where the display position is fixed. Figure 5(a) is an example of device settings that display toner remaining, operating instructions, large character mode, settings, total number of sheets used, brightness adjustment, and language settings. Additionally, Figure 5 The main screen W10a illustrated in (a) has a design configuration in which a fixed area display area R20a, a function menu button display area R10a, and a fixed area display area R20a are arranged in a balanced manner below the function menu button display area R10a. Furthermore, the display position of the fixed area display area R20a is not limited to... Figure 5 The position of (a) can be set, for example, above the function menu button display area R10a, or it can be set on either the left or right side of the main screen W10a.

[0091] The system information screen display button B10 is an input button used to receive display instructions for the system information screen, which is a second display screen. Like the function menu buttons displayed in the function menu button display area R10a, the system information screen display button B10 can be configured as a function menu button to receive user input for display instructions for the system information screen, which is a second display screen. When the system information screen display button B10 is pressed, the control unit 11 displays... Figure 5 The system information screen W20a is shown in (b).

[0092] Figure 5 (b) is a diagram illustrating one configuration of the system information screen W20a under the first display setting. The system information screen W20a includes a system information display area R30a. The system information display area R30a includes, for example, a notification display area for displaying information to be notified to the user, a device information display area for displaying device information (device information) of the multifunction printer 10, and a paper feed tray information display area for displaying information about the size and remaining number of sheets of paper contained in the paper feed tray.

[0093] Figure 5 The example described is a first display setting where the display settings for device settings items (fixed areas) on the main screen are set to be displayed. Therefore, in the system information screen W20a, which is displayed as a second display screen when the function menu button (system information screen display button B10) selected via the main screen is pressed, the device settings items are not displayed.

[0094] on the other hand, Figure 6 This diagram illustrates an example of an action where the display setting of a device setting item (fixed area) on the main screen is set to a second display setting that is not displayed.

[0095] Figure 6Figure (a) illustrates an example of the configuration of the main screen W10b under the second display setting. The main screen W10b has a function menu button display area R10b and a system information screen display button B10.

[0096] The function menu button display area R10b is the display area for the function menu selection buttons that display the options for the service function menu. Figure 6 (a) is an example of a function menu that, in addition to displaying simple copy, simple fax, simple scan, and E-mail, also displays function menu selection buttons related to recent jobs, shared folders, scan save, and copy.

[0097] In the main screen W10b under the second display setting, function menu buttons related to frequently used functions such as simple copying are displayed in a larger area, forming a screen configuration that excludes fixed areas related to device settings that are not frequently used.

[0098] The system information screen display button B10 is an input button used to receive display instructions for the system information screen, which serves as a second display screen. When the system information screen display button B10 is pressed, the control unit 11 displays the information... Figure 6 (b) shows the system information screen W20b.

[0099] Figure 6 (b) is a diagram illustrating one configuration of the system information screen W20b under the second display setting. The system information screen W20b includes a system information display area R30b and a device setting item display area R20b. The system information display area R30b can be configured to be the same as the system information display area R30a of the system information screen W20a.

[0100] Figure 6 The example described is a second display setting where the display setting of device setting items (fixed area) on the main screen is set to not be displayed. Therefore, in the system information screen W20b, which is displayed as a second display screen when the function menu button (system information screen display button B10) selected via the main screen W10b is pressed, a device setting item display area R20b for displaying device setting items is provided.

[0101] The device setting item display area R20b is an example of a method that outputs items from a fixed area as a simplified, abbreviated type. The device setting item display area R20b includes device setting items such as toner balance, language settings, settings, and operation instructions, which are output from a fixed area, and can be configured to display these device setting items in a simplified form. Furthermore, the device setting item display area R20b can be appropriately adjusted in size according to the screen area occupied by the system information display area R30b. For example, the notification display area in the system information display area R30b may be larger than... Figure 6 When the display area illustrated in (b) is small, the display area of ​​the device setting item display area R20b can be expanded to increase the number of device setting items displayed. Furthermore, since the display position of the device setting item display area R20b can be set to be non-fixed, it can also be configured in a position consistent with the display design of the system information display area R30b. Figure 6 The different display positions are illustrated in (b).

[0102] As described above, according to the first embodiment, a display device or the like can be provided that determines the display mode of device settings items in other display screens based on the display settings of device settings items in the main screen, thereby improving user convenience.

[0103] [2 Second Implementation]

[0104] The second embodiment is a method in which a shortcut icon for receiving display instructions for device setting items is displayed as a display method for device setting items in the second display screen, in which the display setting of device setting items (fixed area) in the main screen is set to be displayed.

[0105] [2.1 Functional Composition]

[0106] The functional configuration of the multifunction printer in the second embodiment is the same as that of the multifunction printer 10 in the first embodiment, so the description here is omitted.

[0107] [2.2 Processing Flow]

[0108] Next, use Figure 7 The flowchart illustrates the processing flow of the second embodiment. Additionally, Figure 7 The processing prior to step S80 can be the same as in the first embodiment. Figure 4 The processes from steps S10 to S70 are common. Therefore, the different processes after step S80 will be explained here. Furthermore, regarding... Figure 4 The same processing steps are sometimes described in the accompanying drawings, and the descriptions are omitted.

[0109] During the processing of steps S10 to S70, the control unit 11 performs display setting determination 2 (step S80).

[0110] In display setting determination 2, the display / non-display of the shortcut icon that receives the display instruction of the device setting item in the second display screen is determined based on the display / non-display setting of the second display screen based on the function menu button selected by the user and the device setting item (fixed area) in the main screen.

[0111] If a second display screen is selected corresponding to the function menu button chosen by the user, the control unit 11 determines whether to display or not display the shortcut icon in the second display screen based on the device setting items (fixed area) in the main screen.

[0112] Specifically, control unit 11 refers to Figure 3 (b) is the display screen management table. Here, Figure 3 (b) is a diagram illustrating one aspect of the data structure of the display screen management table in the second embodiment.

[0113] When the display of device settings items (fixed area) on the main screen is set (first display setting), the display of shortcut icons on the second display screen is determined (step S80: "first display setting" → step S160). Alternatively, when the display of device settings items (fixed area) on the main screen is set, the control unit 11 sets the shortcut icons on the main screen to be hidden. On the other hand, when the display of device settings items (fixed area) on the main screen is set to be hidden (second display setting), the shortcut icons on the second display screen are hidden. In this case, the following can be executed: Figure 7 The processing after step S100 (step S80: "Second display setting" → processing after step S100).

[0114] Then, based on the decision result of step S160, the control unit 11 outputs the second display screen to the touch panel, which serves as the operation input unit 15 (step S110). Specifically, the control unit 11 outputs shortcut icons along with the second display screen. The control unit 11 displays the shortcut icons output along with the second display screen in a designated display area (e.g., the system area) of the second display screen.

[0115] Next, the control unit 11 performs operation determination 2 (step S120) to determine whether the user has performed an operation on the displayed second screen.

[0116] If the user changes the display settings by means of an operation, the control unit 11 that detects the display settings change returns the processing to step S80 (step S120 "Display settings change" → step S80). On the other hand, if the user selects a function processing button or the like on the second display screen, the control unit 11 executes the selected function processing (step S120: "Function selection" → step S130).

[0117] Then, the control unit 11 determines whether the function processing has ended (step S140). If it is determined that the function processing has ended, the control unit 11 stores the display settings and ends the processing (step S140; Yes → step S150). In this case, the control unit 11 stores the display settings in the storage unit 23 in the form that can be read in steps S20 and S30 (for example, "Display settings: Display settings 1 (Display settings 2)"). By reading the display settings as part of the device settings in step S20, the control unit 11 can set the display / non-display in the device settings item (fixed area) on the main screen. On the other hand, if it is determined that the function processing has not ended, the control unit 11 continues the function processing until the function processing ends (step S140; No → step S130).

[0118] Furthermore, if it is detected that a shortcut icon has been selected by the user, the control unit 11 determines the display of the device setting items (step S120: "Selection of shortcut icon" → step S100).

[0119] The control unit 11 outputs device setting items (step S170). At this time, as the screen configuration of the display screen, the device setting item display area can be set in a part of the screen area of ​​the second display screen, or the device setting item display area can be superimposed and displayed on the screen area of ​​the second display screen.

[0120] Before the display of the device setting item display area ends, the control unit 11 continues to display the area (step S180; no → step S170). On the other hand, if the display of the device setting item display area ends, the control unit 11 returns the process to step S120 (step S180; yes → step S120).

[0121] [2.3 Action Examples]

[0122] Next, an example of the operation of the second embodiment will be described. Figure 8 This diagram illustrates an example of setting the display settings of the device settings items (fixed area) on the main screen as the first display setting, which means that shortcut icons for displaying device settings items are shown on the second display screen. Additionally, in Figure 8 In the description, regarding the first embodiment... Figure 5 , Figure 6 For structures that are identical to those described above, the same reference numerals may be used in the accompanying drawings, and the descriptions may be omitted.

[0123] Figure 8 Figure (a) is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the main screen W10a in the second embodiment. The main screen may be the same as that in the first embodiment. Figure 5 The main screen W10a described in (a) has the same configuration. Therefore, the main screen W10a has a fixed display area R20a, on which device settings related to language settings, operation instructions, maintenance, etc. can be displayed.

[0124] Figure 8 (b) is a diagram illustrating an example of operation when the user selects a function menu button related to copying, and the control unit 11 determines the copy setting screen W30a as the second display screen. Furthermore, if the function menu button desired by the user is not displayed in the function menu button display area R10a on the main screen W10a, the user can display the desired function menu button by pressing the function menu selection button B20 located next to the function menu button display area R10a.

[0125] The copy settings screen W30a has a function display area R40a that displays settings across the entire screen and a shortcut icon SC10 that is displayed in the system area.

[0126] The function setting display area R40a includes input / selection buttons for setting values ​​related to the acceptance and copying functions, and a start button for inputting acceptance and copying execution instructions. Users can confirm the setting values ​​and settings displayed in the function setting display area R40a, and then press the black and white start button or the color start button to execute the copying function.

[0127] The shortcut icon SC10 is a shortcut icon for displaying and indicating input of settings items on the receiving device. If the user selects (presses) the shortcut icon SC10, the control unit 11 will... Figure 8 As illustrated in (c), the device setting display area R20c is overlaid and displayed on the copy setting screen W30b. At this time, since the shortcut icon SC10 is selected, as shown... Figure 8 As shown in (c), the display of the shortcut icon SC10 before selection is different from that after selection. Figure 8 (c) is an example of changing the display of the shortcut icon SC10 to a blank state by selecting the shortcut icon SC10.

[0128] Figure 9This diagram illustrates other actions when the user selects a function menu button related to copying, and the control unit 11 determines the copy setting screen W30a as the second display screen. Figure 9 (a) is a configuration example of the copy setting screen W30a of other action examples. Figure 9 The copy settings screen W30a, as illustrated in (a), can also be set to the same... Figure 8 The copy setting screen W30a described in (b) has the same configuration, so the same reference numerals are used here and the description is omitted.

[0129] Figure 9 (b) explains that when choosing Figure 9 In the case of the shortcut icon SC10 on the copy setting screen W30a (a), the control unit 11 overlays the device setting item display area R20d and displays it on the copy setting screen W30c. Figure 9 The device setting display area R20d shown in (b) is a way of displaying specific device setting items associated with the copying function. Figure 9 In case (b), the device setting item "volume" which is not associated with the copying function is set to not be displayed. That is, in other operational examples described here, the display of device setting items that are not associated with the function corresponding to the function menu button selected by the user is restricted. For example, such as Figure 9 As illustrated in example (b), when the second display screen is the copy setting screen W30c, the control unit 11 displays only the device setting items related to copying (brightness adjustment / language setting / setting / large character mode / total number of sheets used) in the device setting item display area R20d.

[0130] In contrast, for example, if the second display screen is an image transmission setting screen (not shown), the control unit 11 will display device setting items related to image transmission (brightness adjustment / volume / language setting / setting / large character mode / total number of images used) in the device setting item display area R20d.

[0131] In this way, by limiting the display of device setting items according to the function setting screen determined by the second display screen (limiting the display of device setting items that are not related to the function setting screen determined by the second display screen), it is possible to prevent settings that are considered invalid from being executed during the function of the function setting screen.

[0132] As described above, according to the second embodiment, since the first display setting is to display the device setting items (fixed area) in the main screen, and the shortcut icon for displaying the device setting items is displayed on the second display screen, the device setting items can be displayed even if only the shortcut icon is selected from the second display screen.

[0133] [Third Implementation Method]

[0134] The third embodiment is that in the second display setting where the display setting of device settings items in the main screen is set to not be displayed, the display mode of device settings items is determined based on the detection of swiping actions in the main screen or the second display screen.

[0135] [3.1 Functional Composition]

[0136] The functional configuration of the multifunction printer in the third embodiment can be the same as that of the multifunction printer 10 in the first embodiment, so the description here is omitted.

[0137] [3.2 Processing Flow]

[0138] Next, use Figure 10 The flowchart below illustrates the processing flow of the third embodiment. Additionally, Figure 10 The processing prior to step S190 can be the same as that in the first embodiment. Figure 4 The processes from steps S10 to S30 are common. Therefore, the different processes after step S190 will be explained here. Furthermore, regarding... Figure 4 , Figure 7 When the same processing is described in the same way, the same reference numerals are sometimes used in the accompanying drawings and the description is omitted.

[0139] If the processing steps S10 to S30 are executed, the control unit 11 determines whether the display setting is the second display setting (step S190).

[0140] If the display setting is determined to be the second display setting, the control unit 11 only outputs the main screen (step S190; Yes → step S60). On the other hand, if the display setting is determined to be the first display setting, the control unit 11 can execute... Figure 4 Processing after step S40 (Step S190: No → “Processing after step S40”).

[0141] Next, the control unit 11 determines whether a swipe operation has been detected on the main screen (step S200). A swipe operation is a gesture that moves the touch position from a starting point on the display screen. For example, it can be a gesture that moves the touch position from the edges or corners of the outer frame of the display screen towards the inside of the display screen, or it can be a gesture that moves the touch position from a predetermined position within the display screen in a predetermined direction. Furthermore, the operation definition for detecting the swipe operation and the device settings displayed based on the swipe operation can be accessed via a settings screen (not shown).

[0142] If the control unit 11 detects a sliding operation, then refer to Figure 3 The display screen management table (c) determines the display of device setting items on the main screen (step S200; Yes → step S100). Here, Figure 3 (c) is a diagram illustrating one method of constructing the data of the display screen management table in the third embodiment.

[0143] Then, based on the decision result of step S100, the control unit 11 outputs the device setting items. At this time, as the screen configuration of the display screen, the device setting item display area can be set in a part of the screen area of ​​the main screen, or the device setting item display area can be overlaid and displayed on the screen area of ​​the main screen (step S170). The control unit 11 continues to display the device setting item display area until a display end instruction for the device setting item display area is input (step S180; No → step S170). On the other hand, if a display end instruction for the device setting item display area is input, the control unit 11 ends the display of the device setting item display area and returns the process to step S60 (step S180; Yes → step S60).

[0144] Furthermore, if no swipe operation is detected, the control unit 11 determines on the main screen whether the user has selected a function menu button (step S200; no → step S210). If the control unit 11 determines that a function menu button has been selected, it determines a second display screen corresponding to the function menu button selected by the user and outputs the determined second display screen to the touch panel, which serves as the operation input unit 15 (step S210; yes → step S110). On the other hand, if the user has not selected a function menu button, the control unit 11 returns the process to step S60 and continues displaying the main screen (step S210; no → step S60).

[0145] Next, the control unit 11 determines whether a sliding operation is detected in the second display screen (step S200).

[0146] When a sliding operation is detected, the control unit 11 refers to... Figure 3The display screen management table of (c) determines the display of device setting items in the second display screen (step S200; yes → step S100).

[0147] Then, based on the decision result of step S100, the control unit 11 outputs the device setting items. At this time, as the screen configuration of the display screen, the device setting item display area can be set as a part of the screen area of ​​the second display screen, or the device setting item display area can be overlaid and displayed on the screen area of ​​the second display screen (step S170). The control unit 11 continues to display the device setting item display area until a display end instruction for the device setting item display area is input (step S180; No → step S170). On the other hand, if a display end instruction for the device setting item display area is input, the control unit 11 ends the display of the device setting item display area and returns the process to step S110 (step S180; Yes → step S110).

[0148] Furthermore, if no sliding operation is detected, the control unit 11 performs the function processing of the second display screen (step S200; no → step S130).

[0149] Then, the control unit 11 determines whether the function processing has ended (step S140). If it is determined that the function processing has ended, the control unit 11 stores the display settings and ends the processing (step S140; yes → step S150). On the other hand, if it is determined that the function processing has not ended, the control unit 11 continues the function processing until the function processing ends (step S140; no → step S130).

[0150] [3.3 Action Examples]

[0151] Next, an example of the operation of the third embodiment will be described. Figure 11 This diagram illustrates an example of how, in a second display setting where the display setting of device settings items on the main screen is set to not be displayed, the display of device settings items is determined based on the detection of swiping actions on the main screen or the second display screen.

[0152] Figure 11 (a) is a diagram illustrating one configuration of the main screen W10b under the second display setting. Furthermore, the main screen W10b can be connected to... Figure 6 The main screen W10b illustrated in (a) is the same, therefore the same reference numerals are used here and their descriptions are omitted.

[0153] Figure 11 (b) is in Figure 11In the case of a user's swipe operation detected on the main screen W10b shown in (a), the control unit 11 overlaps the device setting item display area R20c and displays it on the main screen W10b.

[0154] also, Figure 11 (c) is an example of a display in which the control unit 11 overlaps and displays the device setting item display area R20c on the copy setting screen W30d when a user's sliding operation is detected on the copy setting screen W30d, which is the second display screen.

[0155] like Figure 11 (b) and Figure 11 As shown in Figures (c), in the second display setting where the display of device setting items on the main screen W10b is set to not be displayed, the device setting item display area R20c can be displayed by detecting a sliding operation on the main screen W10b or the copy setting screen W30d (second display screen). Furthermore, in this case, the display of the device setting item display area R20c can be achieved by sliding from any point on the top, bottom, left, or right sides of the outer frame constituting the display screen, or at the corners where the sides intersect. Alternatively, the device setting item display area R20c can also be displayed by sliding from the inside of each side towards the center of the screen, or from a position near the center of the screen towards the outside of each side.

[0156] In the above description, a swipe operation was illustrated as an example of a gesture operation on the main screen W10b or the second display screen. However, as a gesture operation that can be applied to the third embodiment, there are no restrictions on its application, such as swipe operations with multiple fingers, double-tap operations, flick operations, scroll operations, long-press operations other than those configured in the function menu button's position, and other gesture operations that are not mistakenly detected. Multiple of these gesture operations can also be combined.

[0157] in addition, Figure 11 In (c), as an example of a second display screen that can display the device setting item display area R20c based on the detection of the sliding operation, the copy setting screen W30d is given as an example, but the second display screen is not limited to this. The third embodiment can be applied, for example, to simple copy setting screens, fax setting screens, simple fax setting screens, simple scan setting screens, E-mail setting screens, FTP setting screens, Desktop setting screens, shared folder sending setting screens, Internet FAX setting screens, data input screens, and scan save setting screens, etc. Figure 3 The function menu buttons illustrated in (a) correspond to the various setting screens.

[0158] On the other hand, it can also limit the display of the setting item display area R20c of the device for detection based on sliding operation. For example, if it is through detection Figure 5 , Figure 6 The configuration of the device setting display area R20c, which is used to display device settings items by sliding on the system information screen as illustrated in the example, may repeatedly display setting-related information. In this case, the limited screen area may be wasted due to the display of duplicate information, and the display becomes redundant. Therefore, when the content displayed in the device setting item display area R20c partially or completely overlaps with the content displayed on the second display screen, limiting the display of the device setting item display area R20c can achieve effective utilization of the screen area.

[0159] As described above, according to the third embodiment, in the second display setting where the display setting of device settings items in the main screen is set to not be displayed, the device settings items are displayed based on the detection of swiping actions in the main screen or the second display screen. Therefore, even from the second display screen, device settings items can be easily displayed through gesture operations such as swiping.

[0160] [4 Fourth Implementation Method]

[0161] The fourth embodiment is a second display setting in which the display setting of device settings items in the main screen is set to not be displayed. The display mode of device settings items is determined by the selection of shortcut icons displayed on the main screen or the second display screen.

[0162] [4.1 Functional Composition]

[0163] The functional configuration of the multifunction printer in the fourth embodiment can be the same as that of the multifunction printer 10 in the first embodiment, so the description here is omitted.

[0164] [4.2 Processing Flow]

[0165] Next, use Figure 12 The flowchart below illustrates the processing flow of the fourth embodiment. Additionally, Figure 12 The processing prior to step S190 can be the same as that in the first embodiment. Figure 4 The processes from steps S10 to S30 are common. Therefore, the different processes after step S190 will be explained here. Furthermore, for those related to... Figure 4 , Figure 7 ,or Figure 10 For parts that are treated in the same way as described in the figure, the same reference numerals are sometimes used and the description is omitted.

[0166] If the processing steps S10 to S30 are executed, the control unit 11 determines whether the display setting is the second display setting (step S190).

[0167] If the display setting is determined to be the second display setting, the control unit 11 determines the display of the shortcut icons on the first display screen (main screen) (step S190; Yes → step S160). On the other hand, if the display setting is determined to be the first display setting, the control unit 11 can execute... Figure 4 Processing after step S40 (Step S190: No → “Processing after step S40”).

[0168] Then, based on the decisions made in steps S190 and S160, the control unit 11 outputs the shortcut icons along with the main screen (step S60). The control unit 11 displays the shortcut icons, which are output along with the main screen, in a designated display area (system area) of the main screen.

[0169] Next, the control unit 11 determines whether the user has selected the shortcut icon (step S220). If it is determined that the user has selected the shortcut icon, the control unit 11 refers to... Figure 3 The display screen management table of (d) determines the display of device setting items (step S220; yes → step S100). Here, Figure 3 (d) is a diagram illustrating one method of constructing the data of the display screen management table in the fourth embodiment.

[0170] Based on the decision result of step S100, the control unit 11 outputs the device setting items. At this time, as the screen configuration of the display screen, the device setting item display area can be set in a part of the screen area of ​​the main screen, or the device setting item display area can be overlaid and displayed on the screen area of ​​the main screen (step S170). The control unit 11 continues to display the device setting item display area until a display end instruction for the device setting item display area is input (step S180; No → step S170). On the other hand, if a display end instruction for the device setting item display area is input, the control unit 11 ends the display of the device setting item display area and returns the process to step S60 (step S180; Yes → step S60).

[0171] However, if no shortcut icon is selected, the control unit 11 determines on the main screen whether the user has selected a function menu button (step S220; no → step S210). If the control unit 11 determines that a function menu button has been selected, it determines the second display screen corresponding to the selected function menu button. In addition, the control unit 11 also determines the display of the shortcut icon on the second display screen (step S160). On the other hand, if the user has not selected a function menu button, the control unit 11 returns the process to step S60 and continues displaying the main screen (step S210; no → step S60).

[0172] Then, based on the decisions made in steps S210 and S160, the control unit 11 outputs shortcut icons along with the second display screen (step S110). The control unit 11 displays the shortcut icons output along with the second display screen in a designated display area (system area) of the second display screen.

[0173] Next, the control unit 11 determines whether the user has selected a shortcut icon (step S220). If it is determined that the user has selected a shortcut icon, the control unit 11 refers to... Figure 3 The display screen management table of (d) determines the display of device setting items in the second display screen (step S220; yes → step S100).

[0174] Then, based on the decision result of step S100, the control unit 11 outputs the device setting items. At this time, as the screen configuration of the display screen, the device setting item display area can be set as a part of the screen area of ​​the second display screen, or the device setting item display area can be overlaid and displayed on the screen area of ​​the second display screen (step S170). The control unit 11 continues to display the device setting item display area until a display end instruction for the device setting item display area is input (step S180; No → step S170). On the other hand, if a display end instruction for the device setting item display area is input, the control unit 11 ends the display of the device setting item display area and returns the process to step S110 (step S180; Yes → step S110).

[0175] However, if no shortcut icon is selected, the control unit 11 performs the function processing of the second display screen (step S220; no → step S130).

[0176] Then, the control unit 11 determines whether the function processing has ended (step S140). If it is determined that the function processing has ended, the control unit 11 stores the display settings and ends the processing (step S140; yes → step S150). On the other hand, if it is determined that the function processing has not ended, the control unit 11 continues the function processing until the function processing ends (step S140; no → step S130).

[0177] [4.3 Action Examples]

[0178] Next, an example of the operation of the fourth embodiment will be described. Figure 13 This diagram illustrates an example of how, in a second display setting where the display of device settings items on the main screen is set to not be displayed, the display of device settings items is determined based on the selection of shortcut icons on the main screen or the second display screen.

[0179] Figure 13 (a) is a diagram illustrating one configuration of the main screen W10c under the second display setting. Furthermore, the main screen W10c can be... Figure 6 The main screen W10b illustrated in (a) has a similar structure, but differs from the main screen W10b in that the shortcut icon SC10 is displayed in the designated display area (system area) of the main screen W10c.

[0180] Figure 13 (b) is in Figure 13 In the case shown in (a), when the user selects the shortcut icon SC10 on the main screen W10c, the control unit 11 overlays the device setting item display area R20c and displays it on the main screen W10c.

[0181] also, Figure 13 (c) is an example in which the control unit 11 overlays the device setting item display area R20c and displays it on the copy setting screen W30b when the user selects the shortcut icon SC10 on the copy setting screen W30b, which is the second display screen.

[0182] like Figure 13 (b) and Figure 13 As shown in Figures (c), in the second display setting where the display of device setting items on the main screen W10c is set to not be displayed, the device setting item display area R20c can be displayed by selecting the shortcut icon SC10 on the main screen W10c or the copy setting screen W30b (second display screen).

[0183] In addition, Figure 13In (c), as an example of a second display screen that can display device setting items display area R20c based on the user's selection of shortcut icon SC10, the copy setting screen W30b is given as an example, but the second display screen is not limited to this. The fourth embodiment can be applied to, for example, simple copy setting screens, document setting screens, simple document setting screens, simple scan setting screens, E-mail setting screens, FTP setting screens, Desktop setting screens, shared folder sending setting screens, Internet FAX setting screens, data input screens, scan save setting screens, etc. Figure 3 The function menu buttons illustrated in (a) correspond to the various setting screens.

[0184] On the other hand, it is also possible to restrict the display of the device setting item display area R20c based on the selection of the shortcut icon SC10. For example, if it is through... Figure 5 , Figure 6 The selection of shortcut icons on the system information screen, as illustrated in the example, and the configuration of the device setting item display area R20c, may result in the repeated display of setting-related information. In this case, the display of repeated information may unnecessarily consume limited screen space. Therefore, when the content displayed in the device setting item display area R20c partially or completely overlaps with the content displayed on the second display screen, limiting the display of the device setting item display area R20c can achieve effective utilization of the screen space.

[0185] As described above, according to the fourth embodiment, in the second display setting where the display setting of device settings items in the main screen is set to not be displayed, the device settings items are displayed based on the selection of shortcut icons in the main screen or the second display screen. Therefore, even from the second display screen, device settings items can be easily displayed by selecting shortcut icons.

[0186] [5 Fifth Implementation Method]

[0187] The fifth embodiment is a second display setting in which the display setting of device settings items in the main screen is set to not be displayed. The display mode of the device settings items is determined based on whether or not an event related to the device settings items has occurred.

[0188] [5.1 Functional Composition]

[0189] The functional configuration of the multifunction printer in the fifth embodiment can be the same as that of the multifunction printer 10 in the first embodiment, so the description here is omitted.

[0190] [5.2 Processing Flow]

[0191] Next, use Figure 14 The flowchart below illustrates the processing flow of the fifth embodiment. Additionally, Figure 14 The processing prior to step S190 can be the same as that in the first embodiment. Figure 4 The processes from steps S10 to S30 are common. Therefore, the different processes after step S190 will be explained here. Furthermore, for those related to... Figure 4 , Figure 7 , Figure 10 or Figure 12 When the same processing is described in the same location, the same reference numerals are sometimes used and the description is omitted.

[0192] If the processing steps S10 to S30 are executed, the control unit 11 determines whether the display setting is the second display setting (step S190).

[0193] If the display setting is determined to be the second display setting, the control unit 11 only outputs the main screen (step S190; Yes → step S60). On the other hand, if the display setting is determined to be the first display setting, the control unit 11 can execute... Figure 4 Processing after step S40 (Step S190: No → “Processing after step S40”).

[0194] Next, the control unit 11 determines whether an event related to the device setting item has been detected (step S230). In addition, there are no particular limitations on the events related to the device setting item. For example, situations such as the remaining amount of toner decreasing or the number of sheets of paper used approaching the device limit value can be listed.

[0195] If an event related to a device setting item is detected, the control unit 11 determines the display of the device setting item (step S230; Yes → step S100). Alternatively, if no event related to a device setting item is detected, the detection operation continues until the event is detected (step S230: No).

[0196] Then, based on the decision result of step S100, the control unit 11 outputs device setting items. At this time, as the screen configuration of the display screen, the device setting item display area can be set in a part of the screen area of ​​the main screen, or the device setting item display area can be overlaid and displayed on the screen area of ​​the main screen (step S170). In addition, if an event is detected, the device setting items can also be output after the screen is switched to the function setting screen (second display screen) of the event.

[0197] The control unit 11 continues to display the device setting item display area until an end-of-display instruction for the device setting item display area is input (step S180; No → step S170). On the other hand, if an end-of-display instruction for the device setting item display area is input, the control unit 11 ends the display of the device setting item display area and returns the process to step S60 (step S180; Yes → step S60).

[0198] [5.3 Action Examples]

[0199] Next, an example of the operation of the fifth embodiment will be described. Figure 15 This diagram illustrates an example of how, in a second display setting where the display setting of device settings items on the main screen is set to not be displayed, the display of device settings items is determined when an event related to the device settings items occurs.

[0200] Figure 15 (a) is a diagram illustrating one configuration of the main screen W10b under the second display setting. Furthermore, the main screen W10b can be connected to... Figure 6 The main screen W10b illustrated in (a) is the same, therefore the same reference numerals are used here and their descriptions are omitted.

[0201] Figure 15 (b) is in Figure 15 In the case where a situation where the remaining amount of toner is low is detected as an event on the main screen W10b shown in (a), the control unit 11 overlays the device setting item display area R20e and displays it on the main screen W10b.

[0202] Figure 15 (c) is in Figure 15 In the case where the number of sheets of paper used is close to the device limit value is detected as an event on the main screen W10b shown in (a), the control unit 11 overlays the device setting item display area R20f and displays it on the main screen W10b.

[0203] Furthermore, in the description of the fifth embodiment, the main screen was used as an example to illustrate the display screen that displays the device setting item display area R20e or 20f when an event occurs. However, the device setting item display area R20e or 20f can also be displayed in the second display screen or the like described in the first to fourth embodiments. In this case, for example, in Figure 12 After the processing of the second display screen output in step S110, it is set to proceed. Figure 14 The event detection process can be followed after step S230.

[0204] As described above, according to the fifth embodiment, in the second display setting where the display setting of device settings items in the main screen is set to not be displayed, the device settings items are displayed when an event related to the device settings items occurs. Therefore, the user can focus on image processing operations without being aware of the operation of displaying device settings items.

[0205] This invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications can be made. That is, embodiments obtained by appropriately modifying the technical means without departing from the spirit of this invention are also included within the technical scope of this invention.

[0206] Furthermore, the above embodiments differ in their respective parts for ease of explanation, and can of course be combined and implemented within the scope of technical possibility.

[0207] Furthermore, the programs operating in each device in the embodiments are programs that control the CPU and the like (programs that enable the computer to perform its functions) in a manner that achieves the functions described in the embodiments described above. Moreover, the information processed in these devices is temporarily stored in temporary storage devices (e.g., RAM) during processing, and then stored in various storage devices such as ROM (Read Only Memory) and HDD, and read, corrected / written by the CPU as needed.

[0208] Here, the recording medium for storing the program can be any of the following: semiconductor media (e.g., ROM, non-volatile memory cards, etc.), optical recording media / magnetic-optical recording media (e.g., DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), MO (MagnetoOptical Disc), MD (Mini Disc), CD (Compact Disc), BD (Blu-ray Disc, etc.)), magnetic recording media (e.g., magnetic tape, floppy disk, etc.). Furthermore, by executing the loading program, not only are the functions of the above-described embodiments achieved, but sometimes, based on the instructions of the program, processing is performed jointly with the operating system or other applications, thereby realizing the functions of the present invention.

[0209] Furthermore, in the case of market circulation, the program can be stored and circulated on a portable recording medium, or transmitted to a connected server computer via a network such as the Internet. In this case, the server computer's storage device is naturally also included in the present invention.

[0210] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0211] 10: Multifunctional machine

[0212] 11: Control Department

[0213] 13: Display Section

[0214] 15: Operation Input Section

[0215] 17: Ministry of Communications

[0216] 19: Image forming unit

[0217] 21: Image Reading Unit

[0218] 23: Storage Department

[0219] 231: Control Procedure

[0220] 232: Display control program

[0221] 233: Display decision procedure

[0222] 234: Display Information Retrieval Procedure

[0223] 235: Operation Judgment Procedure

[0224] 236: Display screen management table storage area

[0225] 237: Display screen information storage area

Claims

1. A display device, characterized in that, It includes: The display unit is capable of displaying a first display screen, a second display screen different from the first display screen, and device setting items displayed together with the first display screen or the second display screen; and The control unit controls the display screen on the display unit. The control unit determines the display mode of the device setting items in the second display screen based on the display settings of the device setting items in the first display screen. If the device setting item in the first display screen is set to be displayed, then the device setting item in the second display screen is set to be disabled. If the device setting item in the first display screen is set to not be displayed, the device setting item in the second display screen is displayed.

2. The display device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit displays the device settings in a designated area of ​​the display screen.

3. The display device according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the display setting of the device setting item in the first display screen is set to display, the control unit determines the display mode of the shortcut icon used for displaying the device setting item in the second display screen.

4. The display device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit changes the device settings displayed on the second display screen according to the second display screen.

5. The display device according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the display setting of the device setting item in the first display screen is set to not be displayed, the control unit, based on the determination of the second display screen, also determines the display mode of the device setting item in the first display screen.

6. The display device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The control unit determines whether to display or not display the device setting item based on the detection result of the gesture operation via the first display screen or the second display screen.

7. The display device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The gesture operation includes a swipe operation that moves the touch position from a starting point on the display screen.

8. The display device according to claim 5, characterized in that, Based on the selection result of the shortcut icon, the control unit determines whether to display or not display the device setting item as the display mode, and the shortcut icon is used to display the device setting item displayed on the first display screen or the second display screen.

9. The display device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The control unit determines whether to display or not display the device setting item based on whether an event associated with the device setting item has occurred.

10. An image processing apparatus, characterized in that, It possesses: The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 9; and The image processing unit performs image processing based on the display content shown on the first display screen or the second display screen.

11. A method for displaying a screen, characterized in that, It includes: The display steps include displaying a first display screen, a second display screen different from the first display screen, and device setting items displayed together with the first display screen or the second display screen; as well as The control step controls the screen display in the display step. In the control step, the display mode of the device setting items in the second display screen is determined according to the display settings of the device setting items in the first display screen. If the device setting item in the first display screen is set to be displayed, then the device setting item in the second display screen is set to be disabled. If the device setting item in the first display screen is set to not be displayed, the device setting item in the second display screen is displayed.

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