Information processing apparatus, information processing system, program, and information processing method

Abstract

To provide an information processing apparatus and the like that can securely transmit a file to a place or at the time desired by an opposite party.SOLUTION: An information processing apparatus 2 comprises a control unit that transmits a file to a first image forming apparatus 4 or a second image forming apparatus 5 on the basis of transmission information set in advance. The transmission information is at least one of a transmission time, a transmission destination, transmission means, and a transmission file name. The control unit transmits the transmission information to a terminal 3 before transmitting the file to the first image forming apparatus 4 or the second image forming apparatus 5.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing system, a program, and an information processing method. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a technique for transferring a file placed in a shared folder of a computer to a specified destination in accordance with preset transmission conditions.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses the following automatic file transfer system. The automatic file transfer system sets up a shared folder on a computer connected to a LAN in a business office, and saves files in the shared folder for each recipient. Next, when a file exists in the shared folder, the automatic file transfer system automatically transfers the file to the set recipient. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2000-353121 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, in conventional technology, a file is transferred to a previously set destination location (device), time, etc., using a previously set communication means. Therefore, since the latest status of the destination cannot be grasped, there is a problem that the file is transferred to a location or time that does not meet the destination's wishes.

[0006] SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT EMBODIMENTS Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an information processing device, an information processing system, a program, and an information processing method that can reliably transmit a file to a desired location, time, etc. of the other party. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The information processing device according to the present invention comprises: A control unit is provided for transmitting a file based on preset transmission information, The control unit transmits the transmission information to a specified destination terminal before transmitting the file.

[0008] The information processing system according to the present invention comprises: An information processing system in which an information processing device and a terminal are connected via a network, The information processing device includes: a control unit that transmits a file based on preset transmission information and transmits the transmission information to a destination terminal that is specified before transmitting the file; The terminal includes: The information processing device further includes a control unit that generates request information and transmits the request information to the information processing device when the transmission information received from the information processing device is to be changed.

[0009] The program according to the present invention comprises: Computer, a control unit that transmits a file based on preset transmission information and transmits the transmission information to a destination terminal that is specified before transmitting the file; Function as.

[0010] The information processing method according to the present invention comprises: A control step of transmitting a file based on preset transmission information, In the control step, before transmitting the file, the transmission information is transmitted to a designated destination terminal. Effect of the Invention

[0011] According to the present invention, a file can be sent at a time, place, etc., desired by the other party, so that the other party can receive the file reliably. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a schematic configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 1 is a block diagram of an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a terminal according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] 1 is a block diagram of an image forming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 5] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of an operation of the information processing device when transmitting a file saved in a transmission folder according to the present embodiment. [Figure 6] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the terminal when transmitting a file saved in a transmission folder according to the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0013] Preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0014] [Example of configuration of information processing system 1] FIG. 1 shows an example of a schematic configuration of an information processing system 1 according to this embodiment. As shown in Fig. 1, the information processing system 1 includes an information processing device 2, a terminal 3, a first image forming device 4, and a second image forming device 5. The information processing device 2, the terminal 3, the first image forming device 4, and the second image forming device 5 are communicably connected to each other via a network N. Examples of the network N include the Internet, a WAN, a LAN, a public line network, and mobile communications. WAN is an abbreviation for Wide Area Network. LAN is an abbreviation for Local Area Network. Any communication method can be applied to the network N, whether wired or wireless.

[0015] Before transmitting a file to a preset transmission destination, the information processing device 2 transmits transmission information related to the transmission conditions to the terminal 3 owned by a separately designated recipient. In this embodiment, the transmission destination of the file is the first image forming device 4 or the second image forming device 5. By notifying the recipient of the transmission information before transmitting the file, it is possible to give the recipient an opportunity to check whether there is any change in the transmission information of the file. If the recipient wants to change the content of the transmission information received from the information processing device 2, the recipient inputs a change instruction to the terminal 3. The terminal 3 generates request information according to the received change instruction and transmits the generated request information to the information processing device 2. The information processing device 2 updates the content of the transmission information based on the received request information. The information processing device 2 transmits the file to the first image forming device 4 or the like based on the updated transmission information. In this embodiment, the person who transmits the file is called the sender, and the person who receives the file is called the recipient.

[0016] Here, the transmission information includes at least one of the following information: transmission time, transmission means, transmission destination, and transmission file name. The transmission time is the time to transmit the file to the transmission destination. The transmission means includes, for example, FAX, mail application, SMB, etc. SMB is an abbreviation for Server Message Block. The transmission destination is the IP address, mail address, telephone number, etc. of the first image forming apparatus 4 or the like to which the file is transmitted. The transmission file name is identification information for identifying the file.

[0017] [Configuration example of information processing device 2] The information processing device 2 is, for example, a personal computer, a smartphone, a tablet, an image forming device, etc. In this embodiment, an example in which a personal computer is applied as the information processing device 2 will be described.

[0018] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an information processing device 2 according to the present embodiment. The information processing device 2 includes a control unit 20, an operation unit 21, a display unit 22, a storage unit 23, a communication unit 24, and a FAX unit 25. The control unit 20, the operation unit 21, the display unit 22, the storage unit 23, the communication unit 24, and the FAX unit 25 are connected to each other via a bus 29, for example.

[0019] The control unit 20 includes a processor such as a CPU or an MPU, and a memory such as a RAM. CPU is an abbreviation for Central Processing Unit. MPU is an abbreviation for Micro Processing Unit. RAM is an abbreviation for Random Access Memory. The control unit 20 expands a program stored in the storage unit 23 into a memory such as a RAM, and executes various processes in cooperation with the program. Specifically, the control unit 20 functions as a control step for transmitting a file based on preset transmission information by executing an application 23a described later. In addition, in the control step, before transmitting the file, the transmission information is transmitted to a terminal 3 owned by a recipient who has been registered in advance. Examples of a means for transmitting the transmission information include a communication application such as an email application, a message application (SNS), and LINE (registered trademark).

[0020] The operation unit 21 accepts various input operations by the user, converts the accepted input operations into electrical signals, and outputs the electrical signals to the control unit 20. The operation unit 21 includes, for example, a mouse, a keyboard, a trackball, a switch, a button, etc. The operation unit 21 may be a touch panel integrally combined with a display. The operation unit 21 may be a user interface that accepts voice input from a microphone or the like. For example, the operation unit 21 accepts inputs such as settings for transmission information and the transmission destination of the receiver terminal 3 to which the transmission information is to be sent. The transmission destination of the terminal 3 is, for example, a telephone number, an email address, etc.

[0021] The display unit 22 is, for example, a display device such as an LCD or an organic EL display. LCD is an abbreviation for Liquid Crystal Display. EL is an abbreviation for Electronic Luminescence. For example, the display unit 22 displays an operation screen generated by the control unit 20, a GUI for receiving various input operations, and the like. GUI is an abbreviation for Graphical User Interface. For example, when creating transmission information other than email, the display unit 22 may display a setting screen or the like having multiple items for setting the transmission information.

[0022] The storage unit 23 includes any storage module including, for example, an HDD, an SSD, a ROM, and a RAM. HDD is an abbreviation for Hard Disk Drive. SSD is an abbreviation for Solid State Drive. ROM is an abbreviation for Read-Only Memory. The storage unit 23 stores various data such as a system program. Specifically, the storage unit 23 stores an application 23a for executing a process of transmitting a file and transmission information. The storage unit 23 also has a transmission folder 23b for temporarily storing a file for transmission. The transmission folder 23b is associated with transmission information and unique information set by the operation unit 21 or the like. In this embodiment, an example in which one transmission folder 23b is provided in the storage unit 23 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. A plurality of transmission folders 23b may be provided in the storage unit 23. In this case, transmission information such as a different transmission destination may be set for each transmission folder 23b.

[0023] The communication unit 24 includes, for example, a communication module including a NIC, a receiver, and a transmitter. NIC is an abbreviation for Network Interface Card. For example, the communication unit 24 transmits transmission information to the terminal 3 owned by the recipient by a predetermined transmission means via the network N before transmitting a file. The communication unit 24 communicates data related to the file, etc. with the first image forming device 4, etc. by a predetermined transmission means via the network N.

[0024] The FAX unit 25 communicates data such as files with the first image forming apparatus 4 having a FAX function via a network N. An example of the network N is the public switched telephone network.

[0025] [Example of terminal 3 configuration] The terminal 3 is preferably a mobile terminal owned by the recipient of the file transmission destination, but may be a stationary device. In other words, it may be a device that allows the recipient of the file to easily and quickly check the transmission information transmitted from the information processing device 2. Examples of the terminal 3 include a smartphone, tablet, mobile phone, etc. equipped with a wireless communication function. Other examples of the terminal 3 include a personal computer, etc. equipped with a wired or wireless communication function.

[0026] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the terminal 3 according to the present embodiment. The terminal 3 includes a control unit 30, an operation unit 31, a display unit 32, a storage unit 33, and a communication unit 34. The control unit 30, the operation unit 31, the display unit 32, the storage unit 33, and the communication unit 34 are connected via a bus 39, for example.

[0027] The control unit 30 includes a processor such as a CPU or an MPU, and a memory such as a RAM. The control unit 30 loads a program stored in the storage unit 33 into a memory such as a RAM, and executes various processes in cooperation with the program. Specifically, the control unit 30 executes a process of generating request information corresponding to the transmission information received from the information processing device 2.

[0028] The operation unit 31 accepts various input operations by the user, converts the accepted input operations into electrical signals, and outputs the electrical signals to the control unit 30. The operation unit 31 includes, for example, a mouse, a keyboard, a trackball, a switch, a button, and the like. The operation unit 31 may be a touch panel integrally combined with a display. The operation unit 31 may be a user interface that accepts voice input from a microphone or the like. Specifically, the operation unit 31 accepts input instructions such as changes to transmission information such as the transmission time, transmission means, transmission destination, and transmission file name.

[0029] The display unit 32 is, for example, a display device such as an LCD or an organic EL display. The display unit 32 displays an operation screen generated by the control unit 30, a GUI for accepting various input operations, and the like. Specifically, the display unit 32 displays the transmission information received from the information processing device 2, a setting screen for changing the transmission information, and the like. The setting screen may be, for example, a web form set on a website or the like. In this case, when the information processing device 2 transmits the transmission information by a transmission means such as an email or an SNS, the information processing device 2 adds an address such as a URL of the web form. The receiver inputs an instruction to change the transmission information on the web form by operating the operation unit 31 or the like. The terminal 3 generates request information according to the change instruction on the web form, and returns the request information to the information processing device 2 via the URL.

[0030] The storage unit 33 includes any storage module including, for example, an HDD, an SSD, a ROM, and a RAM. For example, a system program, an application program, and various information that is received and input are stored in the storage unit 33. Specifically, the storage unit 33 stores transmission information received from the information processing device 2, etc.

[0031] The communication unit 34 includes, for example, a wireless communication module including a NIC, a receiver, and a transmitter. Specifically, the communication unit 34 communicates various data related to transmission information, request information, and the like with the information processing device 2, etc., via the network N.

[0032] [Examples of configurations of the first image forming device 4 and the second image forming device 5] In this embodiment, the first image forming apparatus 4 and the second image forming apparatus 5 are installed in different locations. For example, in the same company, the first image forming apparatus 4 is installed in branch office A, and the second image forming apparatus 5 is installed in branch office B. As another example, in a building of the same company, the first image forming apparatus 4 is installed on floor A, and the second image forming apparatus 5 is installed on floor B. In this case, they may be in different departments on the same floor.

[0033] Since the first image forming apparatus 4 and the second image forming apparatus 5 have the same configuration and functions, the first image forming apparatus 4 will be described below. In addition, in this embodiment, an image forming apparatus such as a copier is given as an example of an apparatus for receiving a file, but this is not limited thereto. For example, a receiving apparatus for receiving a file may be a personal computer, etc. In addition, in this embodiment, two image forming apparatuses are described as receiving apparatuses capable of receiving a file, but the number of receiving apparatuses is not limited thereto.

[0034] FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the first image forming apparatus 4 according to the present embodiment. The first image forming device 4 includes a control unit 40, an operation unit 41, a display unit 42, a storage unit 43, a communication unit 44, and a FAX unit 45. The first image forming device 4 further includes a document reading unit 46 and an image forming unit 47. The control unit 40 and each component such as the operation unit 41 are connected to each other via a bus 49, for example.

[0035] The control unit 40 includes a processor such as a CPU or an MPU, and a memory such as a RAM. The control unit 40 loads a program stored in the storage unit 43 into a memory such as a RAM, and executes various processes in cooperation with the program. Specifically, the control unit 40 executes a predetermined image forming process and saves a file transmitted from the information processing device 2.

[0036] The operation unit 41 receives various input operations related to image formation and the like, converts the received input operations into electrical signals, and outputs the electrical signals to the control unit 40. The operation unit 41 includes, for example, a group of buttons including a start key, a numeric keypad, and the like, and a touch panel combined with the surface of a display. In this embodiment, the operation unit 41 and the display unit 42 configure the operation panel.

[0037] The display unit 42 is, for example, a display device such as an LCD or an organic EL display. The display unit 42 displays a predetermined setting screen generated by the control unit 40, a GUI for receiving various input operations, and the like. For example, the display unit 42 is configured with an operation panel attached to the image forming apparatus main body. The display unit 42 can display information such as an image based on a file received from the information processing device 2, etc., on the screen of the operation panel.

[0038] The storage unit 43 includes any storage module including, for example, an HDD, an SSD, a ROM, and a RAM. The storage unit 43 stores various programs, device-specific information, various setting information, display data for various screens to be displayed on the display unit 42, and the like. The storage unit 43 stores image data read by the document reading unit 46, print data included in a print job received from another terminal, and the like. The storage unit 43 has a reception folder 43a. The reception folder 43a temporarily stores files such as fax data and e-mail attachment data received from the information processing device 2, etc. In the present embodiment, an example in which one reception folder 43a is provided in the storage unit 43 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The storage unit 43 may be provided with multiple reception folders 43a.

[0039] The communication unit 44 includes, for example, a communication module including a NIC, a receiver, and a transmitter, etc. The communication unit 44 communicates data related to image processing, transmission files, etc. with other computers such as the information processing device 2 via the network N.

[0040] The FAX unit 45 communicates data such as files with the first image forming device 4 equipped with a FAX function via the network N. An example of the network N is the public switched telephone network. The FAX unit 45 stores FAX data received from the information processing device 2 in the receiving folder 43a. The FAX unit 45 may convert files such as FAX data received from the information processing device 2 into print data that can be printed by the image forming unit 47.

[0041] The document reading unit 46 optically reads the document to obtain image data. The document reading unit 46 has, for example, a light source, a line image sensor, and a conversion unit. The light source irradiates light onto the document. The line image sensor receives light reflected from the document and reads one line of the document in the width direction. The conversion unit converts the analog image signal output by the line image sensor into digital image data.

[0042] Image forming unit 47 forms a toner image on paper by a well-known electrophotographic method. Image forming unit 47 has a photosensitive drum, an exposure device, a developing device, etc. The exposure device scans a laser beam on the photosensitive drum. The developing device develops the electrostatic latent image formed on the photosensitive drum with toner. Specifically, image forming unit 47 can print an image based on FAX data of a file received by FAX unit 45 on paper.

[0043] [Example of operation of information processing device 2] FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the information processing device 2 when transmitting a file stored in the information processing device 2 to the first image forming device 4 or the like.

[0044] The control unit 20 acquires transmission information related to the transmission conditions of the file accepted by the operation unit 21 or the like (step S10). For example, the control unit 20 accepts transmission information from the operation unit 21 or the like, such as transmission time 10:00, transmission means FAX, and transmission destination first image forming device 4. The control unit 20 also accepts unique information such as the email address and telephone number of the terminal 3 owned by the recipient to which the transmission information is sent. The acquired transmission information and unique information are associated with, for example, the sending folder 23b of the storage unit 23. Note that the setting of the transmission information and unique information is not limited to the timing of this step, and may be the timing of saving the file in the sending folder 23b, or the like.

[0045] The control unit 20 determines whether the file has been saved in the transmission folder 23b of the storage unit 23 (step S11). If the control unit 20 determines that the file has not been saved in the transmission folder 23b, the process returns to step S11. In this case, the control unit 20 waits until the file is saved in the transmission folder 23b. On the other hand, if the control unit 20 determines that the file has been saved in the transmission folder 23b, the process proceeds to step S12. The file is, for example, a purchase order in PDF format.

[0046] When the file is saved in the transmission folder 23b, the control unit 20 transmits transmission information to the terminal 3 before sending the file to the destination (step S12). Specifically, the control unit 20 transmits the transmission information, "Order.pdf will be sent by FAX to the first image forming device 4 at Branch A at 10:00" to the terminal 3 by email. The timing of transmitting the transmission information may be when an instruction to transmit the transmission information is received from the sender via the operation unit 21 or the like. Another timing of transmitting the transmission information may be immediately after the file is saved in the transmission folder 23b.

[0047] The control unit 20 judges whether or not request information for requesting a change in the content of the transmission information is received from the terminal 3 (step S13). When the control unit 20 judges that the request information is received from the terminal 3, the process proceeds to step S14. Specifically, the request information is received by the communication unit 24, for example, by email. The control unit 20 acquires request information, for example, "Please fax the order form.pdf to the second image forming device 5 at the B branch at 15:00" by email. In the acquired request information, the receiving time is changed from 10:00 to 15:00, and the transmission destination is changed from the A branch to the B branch. The control unit 30 may analyze the transmission time, transmission means, transmission destination, transmission file name, and the like from the text of the email, for example, by known natural language processing. As described above, when the content of the transmission information is changed on a web form, the control unit 20 may acquire the request information via the URL of the web form.

[0048] The control unit 20 updates the content of the transmission information based on the request information received from the terminal 3 (step S14). Specifically, if the transmission time is changed from 10:00 to 15:00, the control unit 20 changes the transmission time to 15:00. If the transmission destination is changed from the first image forming device 4 in the A branch office to the second image forming device 5 in the B branch office, the control unit 20 changes the transmission destination to the second image forming device 5 in the B branch office.

[0049] The control unit 20 transmits the file based on the contents of the updated transmission information (step S15). Specifically, when it becomes 3:00 p.m., the control unit 20 transmits the order form in PDF format by FAX to the second image forming device 5 at the B branch office. The second image forming device 5 receives the file transmitted by FAX from the information processing device 2 at the FAX unit 55. The second image forming device 5 saves the received file in the receiving folder 53a of the storage unit 53. The recipient can view and check the file on the display unit 52, etc. by specifying the file saved in the receiving folder 53a at the operation unit 51, etc.

[0050] On the other hand, if the control unit 20 determines in step S13 that it has not received request information from the transmission destination terminal 3, the process proceeds to step S16. In this embodiment, if there is no change in the schedule of the recipient, such as the transmission time or the transmission destination, the request information is not transmitted from the terminal 3. Note that, if there is no change in the transmission information, the terminal 3 may transmit an email or the like to the information processing device 2 to inform the information processing device 2 that there is no change in the transmission information.

[0051] The control unit 20 transmits the file to the first image forming device 4 based on the contents of the initially set transmission information (step S16). Specifically, the control unit 20 transmits the order form in PDF format by FAX to the first image forming device 4 at the A branch office at 10 o'clock. The first image forming device 4 receives the file transmitted by FAX from the information processing device 2 at the FAX unit 45. The first image forming device 4 saves the received file in the receiving folder 43a of the storage unit 43. The recipient can view and check the file on the display unit 42 or the like by specifying the file saved in the receiving folder 43a with the operation unit 41 or the like.

[0052] [Example of operation on terminal 3] FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the terminal 3 when transmitting a file stored in the information processing device 2 to the first image forming device 4 or the like.

[0053] The communication unit 34 of the terminal 3 receives the transmission information from the information processing device 2. In this embodiment, the transmission information "Order.pdf will be faxed to the first image forming device 4 at A branch office at 10:00" is received by email. The control unit 30 acquires the transmission information received by the communication unit 34 (step S20).

[0054] The control unit 30 displays the acquired transmission information on the screen of the display unit 32 (step S21). For example, the content of the email "Order form.pdf will be sent by FAX to the first image forming device 4 of Branch A at 10:00" is displayed on the screen of the display unit 32.

[0055] The control unit 30 judges whether a change instruction to change the content of the transmission information has been accepted by the operation unit 31 or the like (step S22). When the control unit 30 judges that a change instruction has been accepted, the process proceeds to step S22. When there is a change to an item such as the transmission time or the transmission location, the recipient inputs a change instruction for the desired item from the operation unit 31 or the like. This is because the recipient's schedule such as the time and location at which the recipient can receive the information may change from when the transmission information was initially set. Specifically, the transmission time is changed from 10:00 to 15:00, and the transmission destination is changed from the first image forming device 4 at the A branch to the second image forming device 5 at the B branch. The content of the transmission information may be changed on a web form set on a website or the like, as described above.

[0056] When the change instruction is accepted, the control unit 30 generates request information according to the change instruction and transmits it to the information processing device 2 (step S22). For example, the control unit 30 generates request information including a change instruction such as "Please fax order form.pdf to the second image forming device 5 at branch B at 3 p.m." The control unit 30 transmits the generated request information to the information processing device 2, for example, by email. Note that when the content of the information to be transmitted is changed on a web form, the control unit 30 controls the request information to be transmitted to the information processing device 2 via a URL.

[0057] On the other hand, when the control unit 30 determines in step S22 that the change instruction has not been accepted, the control unit 30 ends the series of processes without generating the request information. Note that, instead of generating the request information, the control unit 30 may send no-change information indicating that the transmission information has not been changed to the information processing device 2 by e-mail or the like.

[0058] According to this embodiment, before sending a file according to the set transmission information, a confirmation email or the like is sent to the terminal 3 owned by the recipient. If there is a change to the transmission information, the recipient can input a change instruction for the item they wish to change. In this case, the terminal 3 generates request information according to the change instruction and sends it to the information processing device 2. The information processing device 2 can update the transmission information based on the request information, and send the file to the first image forming device 4 or the like based on the updated transmission information. This allows the file to be sent at the transmission time, transmission place, transmission means, etc. desired by the recipient, so that the file can be sent reliably to the recipient.

[0059] According to this embodiment, a multifunction device such as the first image forming device 4 can be selected as one of the destinations for sending a file. For example, when it is necessary to output a file including a paper document that requires a signature or a seal, a multifunction device is effective as a destination. Also, when it is necessary to send a file in a limited network environment such as an intranet, a multifunction device is effective as a destination. Also, when sending a file whose size cannot be attached to an e-mail or a file that cannot be attached to an e-mail from a security standpoint, a multifunction device is effective as a destination. Also, in small and medium-sized enterprises, a multifunction device is effective as a destination even when each department only has an account.

[0060] Although the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the technical scope of the present disclosure is not limited to such examples. Furthermore, various modifications and improvements will naturally fall within the technical scope of the present disclosure within the scope of the technical ideas described in the claims of those skilled in the art.

[0061] For example, in this embodiment, the file for transmission is stored in the transmission folder 23b of the information processing device 2, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the file may be stored in an external device different from the information processing device 2. The information processing device 2 may obtain the file from the external device, and transmit the obtained file to the first image forming device 4 or the like based on the set transmission information. The external device may be provided on a network, or may be a storage device connectable to the information processing device 2 or the like. [Explanation of symbols]

[0062] 1. Information Processing Systems 2. Information processing equipment 3. Terminal 4 First image forming device 5 Second image forming device 20 Control section 23 Memory section 23b Sent folder 30 Control section 40 Control section 43 Storage section 43a Inbox

Claims

1. A control unit is provided for transmitting a file based on preset transmission information, The control unit transmits the transmission information to a designated destination terminal before transmitting the file. Information processing device.

2. A storage unit for storing the file, The control unit transmits the file stored in the storage unit. The information processing device according to claim 1.

3. when request information for changing the content of the transmission information is returned from the terminal, the control unit updates the transmission information based on the request information, and transmits the file based on the updated transmission information. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

4. The transmission information is at least one of a transmission time, a transmission destination, a transmission means, and a transmission file name. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

5. The control unit transmits the transmission information to the terminal at a timing when a transmission instruction for the transmission information is received or at a timing when the file is stored in the storage unit. The information processing device according to claim 2 .

6. The file transmission means is any one of FAX, email, and SMB, The means for transmitting the transmission information is email or SNS. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

7. the control unit transmits the file based on the preset transmission information when the request information for changing the content of the transmission information is not returned from the terminal. The information processing device according to claim 3 .

8. An information processing system in which an information processing device and a terminal are connected via a network, The information processing device includes: a control unit that transmits a file based on preset transmission information and transmits the transmission information to a destination terminal that is specified before transmitting the file; The terminal includes: a control unit that generates request information and transmits the request information to the information processing device when the transmission information received from the information processing device is to be changed; Information processing system.

9. Computer, a control unit that transmits a file based on preset transmission information and transmits the transmission information to a destination terminal that is specified before transmitting the file; A program that functions as a

10. A control step of transmitting a file based on preset transmission information, In the control step, before transmitting the file, the transmission information is transmitted to a designated destination terminal. Information processing methods.

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