Information processing system, execution system and information processing program

Abstract

To allow a user to grasp setting contents that have been deleted from execution instructions.SOLUTION: An information processing system includes a processor. The processor is configured to: when a planned destination of an execution instruction that execution contents to be performed by a first execution device are set in is changed from the first execution device to a second execution device before the execution instruction is provided to the first execution device, delete setting contents set as the execution contents from the execution instruction; and perform control on a presenting unit to present the deleted setting contents to a user.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] Patent document 1 discloses a print control program that causes a computer to function as a customization unit that changes setting data used to control printing of a printing device to customized setting values ​​and stores the changed setting data in a memory unit, a switching unit that switches the setting data to be used for printing, from among the setting data of multiple printing devices stored in the memory unit, to the setting data of the printing device that has been instructed to be switched over, a determination unit that determines whether or not there are any customized settings that will be invalid in the model after the switch, and an alternative processing unit that changes the invalid customized settings to alternative settings. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2017-049986 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] One example of an information processing system is one that includes a processor, and when the intended destination of an execution instruction is changed from the first execution device to a second execution device before the execution instruction is sent to the first execution device, the processor only performs a process of deleting the setting content set as the execution content from the execution instruction.

[0005] In this information processing system, since the processor only performs the process of deleting the setting content from the execution instruction, the user may not be able to grasp the setting content that has been deleted from the execution instruction.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to enable a user to grasp the setting contents that have been deleted from an execution instruction. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A first aspect includes a processor, and when a destination of an execution instruction to be performed by a first execution device is changed from the first execution device to a second execution device before the execution instruction is performed by the first execution device, the processor deletes the setting content set as the execution content from the execution instruction and controls a presentation unit to present the deleted setting content to a user.

[0008] In a second aspect, in the first aspect, when the change is made, the processor controls the presentation unit to delete the setting content from the execution instruction and present to the user the deleted setting content and information indicating that the setting content has been deleted from the execution instruction.

[0009] In a third aspect, in the first aspect, when the change is made, the processor deletes the setting content from the execution instruction, and controls the presentation unit to present the deleted setting content to the user along with a setting screen that allows the user to set the execution content to be executed by the second execution device.

[0010] In a fourth aspect, in the first aspect, when the change is made, the processor maintains the setting contents for the execution contents whose execution manner is the same between the first execution device and the second execution device, deletes the setting contents for the other execution contents, and controls the presentation unit to present the deleted setting contents to the user.

[0011] In a fifth aspect, when the change is made, the processor controls the presentation unit to maintain the setting contents for the execution contents whose execution modes are the same between the first execution device and the second execution device, delete the setting contents for the other execution contents, present the deleted setting contents to the user, and not present the maintained setting contents to the user.

[0012] In a sixth aspect, in the first aspect, when a destination for sending a print instruction as an execution instruction, in which execution content to be executed by a first printing device as the first execution device is set, is changed from the first printing device to a second printing device as the second execution device before the print instruction is sent to the first printing device, the processor deletes the setting content set as the execution content from the print instruction and controls the presentation unit to present the deleted setting content to the user.

[0013] A seventh aspect includes a first execution device, a second execution device, and the information processing system according to claim 1.

[0014] An eighth aspect is an information processing program for causing a computer to execute a process for controlling a presentation unit to delete the setting content set as the execution content from the execution instruction and present the deleted setting content to a user when a change is made from the first execution device to a second execution device before the execution instruction, in which the execution content is set to be executed by the first execution device, is made to the first execution device. Effect of the Invention

[0015] According to the configuration of the first aspect, the user can grasp the setting contents that have been deleted from the execution instruction.

[0016] According to the configuration of the second aspect, the user can know that the setting content has been deleted from the execution instruction.

[0017] According to the configuration of the third aspect, the user can set the execution contents to be executed by the second execution device while understanding the setting contents that have been deleted from the execution instruction.

[0018] According to the fourth aspect, the effort required by the user to set the execution contents to be executed by the second execution device is reduced, compared to the case where all the setting contents are deleted from the execution instruction.

[0019] According to the configuration of the fifth aspect, it is easier for the user to understand which setting contents have been deleted, compared to when the processor controls the presentation unit to present both the deleted setting contents and the retained setting contents to the user.

[0020] According to the configuration of the sixth aspect, the user can grasp the setting contents that have been deleted from the print instruction.

[0021] According to the configuration of the seventh aspect, the user can grasp the setting contents that have been deleted from the execution instruction.

[0022] According to the configuration of the eighth aspect, the user can grasp the setting contents that have been deleted from the execution instruction. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of an execution system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 13 is a diagram showing a setting screen according to the embodiment, in which a print instruction is to be given to a first printing device. FIG. [Diagram 3] 13 is a diagram showing a case in which the planned destination for issuing a print instruction has been changed to a second printing apparatus on the setting screen according to the embodiment. FIG. [Figure 4] 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a management device according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Diagram 5] 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of a display process executed by the execution system according to the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0024] Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0025] <Execution System 1> First, an execution system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the execution system 1 according to the present embodiment.

[0026] The execution system 1 is a system that executes a printing process that performs printing. In this embodiment, the execution system 1 accepts an order for the printing process, issues a print instruction to the printing device 2 according to the order contents, and the printing device 2 prints. Examples of printed materials printed by the execution system 1 include books, pamphlets, and flyers. Note that the printing process is a process for forming an image, so it can also be called an image formation process.

[0027] Specifically, as shown in Fig. 1, the execution system 1 includes a plurality of printing devices 2, an order management system 6, and a print management system 5. The various components of the execution system 1 are connected to each other via a communication line 3 as shown in Fig. 1. The communication line 3 is, for example, a communication line that uses at least one of a wired line and a wireless line. Examples of wireless communication lines include lines that use the Internet and an intranet. Each component of the execution system 1 will be described below.

[0028] <Order Management System 6> The order management system 6 is a system that manages information (hereinafter, referred to as printing information) related to printing processing ordered by a customer. When the order management system 6 receives an order for printing processing from a customer, it sends the printing information to the printing management system 5 via the communication line 3.

[0029] The printing information includes information on the printing device that will execute the printing process, the image to be printed, and the printing contents (for example, the number of copies, color mode, whether or not there is a staple, and the staple position, etc.).

[0030] <Multiple Printing Devices 2> The multiple printing devices 2 are an example of an execution device, and are devices that print on a recording medium in response to a print instruction from the print management system 5. The multiple printing devices 2 include at least a first printing device 2A and a second printing device 2B.

[0031] In addition, examples of the execution device are not limited to a printing device, but may be a processing device that processes a printed recording medium, a manufacturing device that manufactures an industrial product, etc., as long as it is a device that executes a predetermined process. Examples of the processing device include a cutting device that cuts a recording medium, and a bookbinding device that binds a recording medium.

[0032] <Print Management System 5> The print management system 5 is an example of an information processing device, and is a system that manages print processing. The print management system 5 has a display unit 7, an input unit 8, and a management device 10. In the print management system 5, the management device 10 issues a print instruction to one of the multiple printing devices 2 based on print information acquired from the order management system 6.

[0033] <Display section 7> The display unit 7 is an example of a presentation unit, and is a component that displays presentation information to be presented to a user (specifically, an administrator). Specifically, the display unit 7 is configured with a liquid crystal display, as an example. Note that the display unit 7 is not limited to a liquid crystal display, and may be an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display or the like, as long as it is capable of displaying presentation information to be presented to a user.

[0034] Various display screens can be displayed on the display unit 7. The display screens displayed on the display unit 7 include a setting screen 30 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) on which the user can execute settings related to printing.

[0035] The display unit 7 may be provided outside the print management system 5. An example of the presentation unit may be, for example, a speaker that presents information to the user by voice, or any other component that presents information to the user.

[0036] <Input section 8> The input unit 8 is a component where instructions are input by the user. Specifically, the input unit 8 is composed of, for example, a pointing device such as a mouse, and input keys such as a keyboard.

[0037] In this embodiment, the user can input, via the input unit 8, on the setting screen 30 (see Figures 2 and 3) displayed on the display unit 7, for example, to select and change the intended destination to which the print instruction is to be sent (the "print instruction destination" in Figures 2 and 3), and to select and change the execution content to be performed by the printing device 2.

[0038] Fig. 2 shows a state where the first printing device 2A is selected as the intended destination for issuing a print instruction, and Fig. 3 shows a state where the intended destination for issuing a print instruction has been changed from the first printing device 2A to the second printing device 2B. Note that in this embodiment, the selection and change of the intended destination for issuing a print instruction and the selection and change of the execution content to be executed by the printing device 2 are performed on the same screen, but a configuration in which these are performed on separate screens is also possible.

[0039] The display unit 7 may be provided outside the print management system 5. The input unit 8 is not limited to a pointing device and input keys, and may be configured with a touch panel or the like, as long as it allows the user to input instructions.

[0040] <Management device 10> The management device 10 has a function as a computer, and includes a processor 11, a storage 12, and a memory 13, as shown in FIG.

[0041] For example, a general-purpose processor, such as a central processing unit (CPU), is used as the processor 11. Here, the term processor refers to a processor in a broad sense, and includes general-purpose processors (such as the above-mentioned CPU) and dedicated processors (such as graphics processing units (GPUs), application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), programmable logic devices, etc.).

[0042] In addition, the operations of the processor in the embodiments may be performed not only by one processor but also by multiple processors located at physically separate locations working together. The order of the operations of the processor is not limited to the order described in the embodiments, and may be changed as appropriate.

[0043] The storage 12 stores various programs including the processing program 12A, and various data. Specifically, the storage 12 is realized by a recording device such as a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), or a flash memory. The storage 12 is not limited to being composed of a single storage device, but may be composed of multiple storage devices provided at physically separate locations. The processing program 12A is an example of an information processing program.

[0044] The memory 13 is a working area for the processor 11 to execute various programs, and temporarily records various programs or various data when the processor 11 executes processing. The processor 11 reads various programs including the processing program 12A from the storage 12 into the memory 13, and executes the programs using the memory 13 as a working area.

[0045] In the management device 10, the CPU 11 executes a processing program to realize various functions for executing predetermined processes. Below, a functional configuration realized by the cooperation of the CPU 11 as a hardware resource and the processing program as a software resource will be described.

[0046] 4 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the management device 10 according to the present embodiment. As an example, the management device 10 includes an acquisition unit 91, a setting content adjustment unit 92, and a display control unit 93, as shown in FIG.

[0047] The acquisition unit 91 acquires the print information sent from the order management system 6 and the input information input through the input unit 8. The input information input through the input unit 8 includes information input on the setting screen 30 (see FIGS. 2 and 3).

[0048] Specifically, the input information includes information input by the user through the input unit 8 on the setting screen 30 (see Figs. 2 and 3) regarding, for example, the selection and change of the intended destination for issuing a print instruction (the "print instruction destination" in Figs. 2 and 3) and the selection and change of the execution contents to be executed by the printing device 2. As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the execution contents include, for example, stapling, punching, and other execution contents.

[0049] The setting content adjustment unit 92 is a component that adjusts the setting content set as the execution content to be executed by the printing device 2, based on input information input through the input unit 8. Specifically, before a print instruction in which the execution content to be executed by the first printing device 2A is set is issued to the first printing device 2A, when the intended destination of the print instruction is changed from the first printing device 2A (see FIG. 2) to the second printing device 2B (hereinafter referred to as intended destination change) (see FIG. 3), the setting content adjustment unit 92 deletes the setting content set as the execution content from the execution instruction.

[0050] In this embodiment, when a scheduled destination change is made, the setting content adjustment unit 92 maintains the setting content for the execution content whose execution manner is the same between the first printing device 2A and the second printing device 2B, and deletes the setting content for the other execution contents, restoring them to the initial settings (see Figure 3).

[0051] The settings that are maintained include, for example, the title of the print instruction (so-called job name), the number of copies to be printed, the number of printed sides (whether to print on one side or both sides), and the method of ejecting the printed material (for example, whether to eject on the front side or back side).

[0052] The settings that will be deleted include, for example, the output destination of the printed material, staples, punches, paper folding, type and size of recording medium, color mode (setting for color or black and white printing), color profile (i.e., color tone), user adjustment curve (i.e., color density), print position and magnification.

[0053] The display control unit 93 is a functional unit that controls the display of the display unit 7. When a scheduled destination is changed, the display control unit 93 controls the display unit 7 to present the setting contents 32 deleted by the setting content adjustment unit 92 to the user (see FIG. 3).

[0054] Specifically, when a scheduled destination is changed, the display control unit 93 controls the display unit 7 to present to the user the setting content 32 deleted by the setting content adjustment unit 92, and to not present to the user the setting content maintained by the setting content adjustment unit 92.

[0055] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when a scheduled destination is changed, the display control unit 93 controls the display unit 7 to present to the user the setting content 32 deleted by the setting content adjustment unit 92 and deletion information 33 indicating that the setting content deleted by the setting content adjustment unit 92 has been deleted from the execution instruction.

[0056] As shown in FIG. 3, the deletion information 33 may include a message such as "Some settings have been changed. Please check."

[0057] Furthermore, in this embodiment, in addition to the setting screen 30 that allows the user to set the execution contents to be executed by the second printing apparatus 2B, control is performed on the display unit 7 to present the setting contents to the user.

[0058] <Presentation process in execution system 1> A description will now be given of the presentation process performed in the execution system 1. Fig. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the presentation process of this embodiment.

[0059] This process is performed by the processor 11 reading and executing the processing program 12A from the storage 12. As an example, this process is started when the management device 10 acquires print information from the order management system 6.

[0060] First, as shown in FIG. 5, before sending a print instruction to the first printing device 2A, which contains the execution content to be executed by the first printing device 2A, the processor 11 determines whether the intended destination for sending the print instruction has been changed from the first printing device 2A to the second printing device 2B (step S101).

[0061] When the processor 11 determines that the scheduled destination has not been changed (step S101: YES), it repeats step S101 until it determines that the scheduled destination has been changed. On the other hand, when the processor 11 determines that the scheduled destination has been changed (step S101: NO), it maintains the settings for the execution contents that are the same in the first printing device 2A and the second printing device 2B among the settings set as the execution contents to be executed by the first printing device 2A, and deletes the settings for the other execution contents to return to the initial settings (step S102).

[0062] Furthermore, the processor 11 controls the display unit 7 to present to the user the deleted setting contents 32 (see FIG. 3) and deletion information 33 (see FIG. 3) indicating that the deleted setting contents have been deleted from the execution instructions, and to not present to the user the maintained setting contents (step S103), and then terminates this processing.

[0063] When a print instruction related to the print information acquired by the management device 10 is executed, the processor 11 ends this process even if, for example, step S101 is being executed.

[0064] <Action according to this embodiment> In this embodiment, when the scheduled destination is changed, the processor 11 deletes the setting content set as the execution content from the execution instruction, and controls the display unit 7 to present the deleted setting content to the user. This allows the user to understand the setting content deleted from the print instruction.

[0065] In addition, in this embodiment, when a scheduled destination is changed, the processor 11 controls the display unit 7 to present to the user the deleted setting contents 32 and deletion information 33 indicating that the setting contents have been deleted from the execution instructions. This allows the user to understand that the setting contents have been deleted from the execution instructions.

[0066] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when a scheduled destination change is made, the processor 11 controls the display unit 7 to present the setting screen 30 that allows the user to set the execution contents to be executed by the second printing device 2B, as well as the setting contents to the user. This allows the user to set the execution contents to be executed by the second printing device 2B while understanding the setting contents that have been deleted from the execution instruction.

[0067] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when a scheduled destination change is made, the processor 11 maintains the setting contents for the execution contents whose execution manner is the same between the first printing device 2A and the second printing device 2B, and deletes the setting contents for the other execution contents.

[0068] This reduces the effort required by the user to set the execution contents to be executed by the second printing apparatus 2B, compared to when all the setting contents are deleted from the execution instruction.

[0069] <Modification> In this embodiment, when a scheduled destination is changed, the processor 11 controls the display unit 7 to present the deleted setting contents 32 and the deletion information 33 indicating that the setting contents have been deleted from the execution instruction to the user, but this is not limited to the above. The processor 11 may be configured to control the display unit 7 to present only the deleted setting contents to the user.

[0070] In addition, in the present embodiment, when a scheduled destination is changed, the processor 11 controls the display unit 7 to present the setting contents to the user together with the setting screen 30, but this is not limited to the above. The processor 11 may be configured to control the display unit 7 to present the setting contents to the user separately from the setting screen 30.

[0071] In addition, in this embodiment, when a scheduled destination is changed, the processor 11 maintains the setting contents for the execution contents whose execution manner is the same for the first printing device 2A and the second printing device 2B, and deletes the setting contents for the other execution contents, but this is not limited to this. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which all setting contents are deleted from the execution instruction when a scheduled destination is changed.

[0072] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications, changes, and improvements are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. For example, the above-described modified examples may be combined in combination as appropriate.

[0073] In addition, in the present embodiment, the information processing system has been described as being configured by a single device, but it may be configured by multiple devices. That is, the "system" in the present embodiment may be configured by multiple devices or may be configured by a single device.

[0074] <Additional Notes> (((1))) A processor is provided. The processor, When a destination of an execution instruction, which includes an execution content to be executed by a first execution device, is changed from the first execution device to a second execution device before the execution instruction is executed by the first execution device, The setting content set as the execution content is deleted from the execution instruction, The presentation unit is controlled to present the deleted setting contents to the user. Information processing system.

[0075] (((2))) The processor, If such changes are made, The setting content is deleted from the execution instruction, The control unit controls the presentation unit to present to the user the deleted setting content and information indicating that the setting content has been deleted from the execution instruction. An information processing system according to (((1))).

[0076] (((3))) The processor, If such changes are made, The setting content is deleted from the execution instruction, and controlling the presentation unit to present to the user the deleted setting contents together with a setting screen that allows the user to set the execution contents to be executed by the second execution device. 2. An information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the information processing system is a system for processing information according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

[0077] (((4))) The processor, If such changes are made, among the setting contents, the setting contents for the execution contents whose execution manner is the same between the first execution device and the second execution device are maintained, and the setting contents for the other execution contents are deleted; The presentation unit is controlled to present the deleted setting contents to the user. 13. An information processing system according to claim 12, wherein the information processing system is an information processing system according to any one of ((1))) to (((3))).

[0078] (((5))) The processor, If such changes are made, among the setting contents, the setting contents for the execution contents whose execution manner is the same between the first execution device and the second execution device are maintained, and the setting contents for the other execution contents are deleted; The presentation unit is controlled so that deleted setting contents are presented to the user and the maintained setting contents are not presented to the user. The information processing system according to (((4))).

[0079] (((6))) The processor, When a destination of a print instruction is changed from the first printing device to a second printing device as the second execution device before the print instruction is sent to the first printing device as an execution instruction in which execution contents to be executed by the first printing device as the first execution device are set, The setting content set as the execution content is deleted from the print instruction, The presentation unit is controlled to present the deleted setting contents to the user. 13. An information processing system according to claim 12, wherein the information processing system is an information processing system according to any one of ((1))) to (((5))).

[0080] (((7))) A first execution unit; A second execution unit; An information processing system according to any one of (((1))) to (((6))), An execution system comprising:

[0081] (((8))) On the computer, When a destination of an execution instruction, which includes an execution content to be executed by a first execution device, is changed from the first execution device to a second execution device before the execution instruction is executed by the first execution device, The setting content set as the execution content is deleted from the execution instruction, The presentation unit is controlled to present the deleted setting contents to the user. An information processing program for executing processing.

[0082] According to the configuration (((1))), the user can grasp the setting contents that have been deleted from the execution instruction.

[0083] According to the configuration (((2))), the user can know that the setting content has been deleted from the execution instruction.

[0084] According to the configuration (((3))), the user can set the execution contents to be executed by the second execution device while understanding the setting contents that have been deleted from the execution instruction.

[0085] The configuration (((4))) reduces the effort required by the user to set the execution contents to be executed by the second execution device, compared to the case where all the setting contents are deleted from the execution instruction.

[0086] According to the configuration (((5))), it is easier for the user to understand which setting contents have been deleted, compared to a case in which the processor controls the presentation unit to present both the deleted setting contents and the retained setting contents to the user.

[0087] According to the configuration (((6))), the user can grasp the setting contents that have been deleted from the print instruction.

[0088] According to the configuration (((7))), the user can grasp the setting contents that have been deleted from the execution instruction.

[0089] According to the configuration (((8))), the user can grasp the setting contents that have been deleted from the execution instruction. [Explanation of symbols]

[0090] 1. Execution System 2 Printing device 2A First printing device 2B Second printing device 3. Communication lines 5 Print Management System 6 Order Management System 7 Display section 8 Input section 10 Management device 11 Processors 12. Storage 12A Processing Program 13. Memory 30 Setting screen 32 Deleted settings 33 Removal Information 91 Acquisition Department 92 Setting content adjustment section 93 Display control section

Claims

1. A processor is provided. The processor, When a destination of an execution instruction, which includes an execution content to be executed by a first execution device, is changed from the first execution device to a second execution device before the execution instruction is executed by the first execution device, The setting content set as the execution content is deleted from the execution instruction, The presentation unit is controlled to present the deleted setting contents to the user. Information processing system.

2. The processor, If such changes are made, The setting content is deleted from the execution instruction, The control unit controls the presentation unit to present to the user the deleted setting content and information indicating that the setting content has been deleted from the execution instruction. The information processing system according to claim 1 .

3. The processor, If such changes are made, The setting content is deleted from the execution instruction, and controlling the presentation unit to present to the user the deleted setting contents together with a setting screen that allows the user to set the execution contents to be executed by the second execution device. The information processing system according to claim 1 .

4. The processor, If such changes are made, among the setting contents, the setting contents for the execution contents whose execution manner is the same between the first execution device and the second execution device are maintained, and the setting contents for the other execution contents are deleted; The presentation unit is controlled to present the deleted setting contents to the user. The information processing system according to claim 1 .

5. The processor, If such changes are made, among the setting contents, the setting contents for the execution contents whose execution manner is the same between the first execution device and the second execution device are maintained, and the setting contents for the other execution contents are deleted; The presentation unit is controlled so that deleted setting contents are presented to the user and the maintained setting contents are not presented to the user.

5. The information processing system according to claim 4.

6. The processor, When a destination of a print instruction is changed from the first printing device to a second printing device as the second execution device before the print instruction is sent to the first printing device as an execution instruction in which execution contents to be executed by the first printing device as the first execution device are set, The setting content set as the execution content is deleted from the print instruction, The presentation unit is controlled to present the deleted setting contents to the user. The information processing system according to claim 1 .

7. A first execution unit; A second execution unit; The information processing system according to claim 1 ; An execution system comprising:

8. On the computer, When a destination of an execution instruction, which includes an execution content to be executed by a first execution device, is changed from the first execution device to a second execution device before the execution instruction is executed by the first execution device, The setting content set as the execution content is deleted from the execution instruction, The presentation unit is controlled to present the deleted setting contents to the user. An information processing program for executing processing.

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