Image processing apparatus and image forming apparatus

Abstract

To provide an image forming apparatus that can perform image formation based on image data processed by using generative AI, and an image processing apparatus that can determine whether or not the image data is processed by using the generative AI more appropriately than before.SOLUTION: An image processing apparatus comprises: an image data acquisition unit that acquires image data; an image processing unit that performs processing on the image data; an operation unit that receives a command from a user; a communication unit that communicates with an external server that processes the image data, transmits the image data to the server on the basis of a command to process the image data received by the operation unit, and receives first processed image data processed by the server; and a control unit that controls the image data acquisition unit, the image processing unit, the operation unit, and the communication unit. When the communication unit receives the first processed image data processed by the server, the control controls the image processing unit to generate second processed image data which is obtained by adding predetermined information related to the processing to the first processed image data.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus and an image forming apparatus. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in an image forming apparatus such as a multifunction peripheral, a technique for forming an image based on data acquired from an external service via a network is known.

[0003] In relation to such technology, an image forming device has been proposed that connects a mobile phone and uses the mobile phone to communicate wirelessly to connect to a server at an information service center, obtains from the server various types of information such as music data desired by the user and related information (including image data and text data) related to that music data, stores it on a storage medium or prints it, and provides the storage medium or printed matter to the user (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-054675 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In recent years, it has become possible to easily generate and process data such as text and images using generation AI such as ChatGPT (registered trademark), and image forming devices can also generate and process image data using generation AI over the network.

[0006] However, as generative AI can now be used to generate and process high-quality, natural text and images, it is becoming increasingly difficult to determine whether a file / document output from an image forming device has been processed by generative AI or is an original file / document.

[0007] This disclosure has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide an image processing device and an image forming device that can form images based on image data processed using a generation AI and that can more appropriately determine whether the image data has been processed by a generation AI than conventional image processing devices. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The image processing device according to this disclosure comprises an image data acquisition unit that acquires image data, an image processing unit that processes the image data, an operation unit that accepts instructions from a user, a communication unit that communicates with an external server that processes the image data, sends the image data to the server based on the image data processing instruction accepted by the operation unit, and receives first processed image data processed by the server, and a control unit that controls the image data acquisition unit, the image processing unit, the operation unit, and the communication unit, and is characterized in that when the communication unit receives the first processed image data processed by the server, the control unit generates second processed image data in the image processing unit by adding predetermined related information related to the processing to the first processed image data in a predetermined additional format. The image forming device according to this disclosure comprises the image processing device and an image forming unit that forms an image based on the image data, and is characterized in that the control unit causes the image forming unit to form an image based on the second processed image data when the operation unit receives a command to form an image based on the second processed image data. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to this disclosure, in an image forming device capable of forming an image based on image data processed using a generation AI, second processed image data is generated by adding related information related to the processing to first processed image data processed by the generation AI in a predetermined additional format, thereby realizing an image processing device and image forming device that can more appropriately determine whether image data has been processed by a generation AI than before. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an image forming system according to the present disclosure. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the digital multifunction peripheral of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an external server in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of data in the printing and saving process of image data processed by the generation AI in the image forming system shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 5] 2 is a flowchart showing the process of saving and printing image data processed by a generation AI in the image forming system shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 6] 1. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of setting a processing request for image data to a generation AI in the image forming system shown in FIG. [Figure 7] 7A and 7B are explanatory diagrams showing examples of image data before and after processing by the generation AI in the image forming system of Fig. 1. Fig. 7A shows an example of image data before processing, and Fig. 7B shows an example of image data after processing. [Figure 8] 8A and 8B are explanatory diagrams showing other examples of image data before and after processing by the generation AI in the image forming system of Fig. 1. Fig. 8A shows an example of image data before processing, and Fig. 8B shows an example of image data after processing. [Figure 9] 1. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of generation information of a generation AI in the image forming system of FIG. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of processed image data 2 in which generation information is added to processed image data 1 by generation AI in the image forming system of FIG. 1. FIG. 10(A) shows an example of processed image data 2 when the added format is text, and FIG. 10(B) shows an example of processed image data 2 when the added format is only text and URL. [Figure 11]1. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of processed image data 2 to which warning characters indicating that the image has been processed and including the URL of the generating AI have been added in the image forming system of FIG. [Figure 12] 10 is a flowchart showing a process of saving and printing image data processed by a generation AI in an image forming system according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of generation information of a generation AI in an image forming system according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of setting a processing request for image data to a generating AI in an image forming system according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] In this disclosure, an "image processing device" is, for example, a facsimile device that sends and receives fax documents, or a device that sends and receives e-mail. An "image forming device" is a device that forms and outputs images, such as a copier or multifunction device with a copying function, such as a printer that uses an electrophotographic method to form an image with toner, or an MFP (Multifunctional Peripheral) that also has functions other than copying.

[0012] Further, preferred embodiments of this disclosure will be described.

[0013] In the image processing device according to this disclosure, the related information may include at least one of the following information: the name of the generation AI used for the processing, the URL of the generation AI, the file name of the image data that was the basis for the processing, the source of the image data, the type of processing, the version of the generation AI, the processing number of the generation AI, and the date and time when the processing was performed.

[0014] In this way, in an image forming device capable of forming an image based on image data processed using a generation AI, second processed image data is generated by adding related information related to the processing to the first processed image data processed by the generation AI in a predetermined additional format, thereby realizing an image processing device that can more accurately determine which generation AI processed the image data and how it was processed than before.

[0015] In the image processing device according to this disclosure, the additional format may include at least one of a text display of the related information, a URL of the related information, a warning character, an electronic watermark, a two-dimensional code, and an image pre-associated with the generation AI.

[0016] In this way, in an image forming device capable of forming images based on image data processed using a generation AI, second processed image data is generated by adding related information related to the processing in a variety of additional formats to first processed image data processed by the generation AI, thereby realizing an image processing device that can more appropriately determine whether image data has been processed by a generation AI than before.

[0017] The image processing device according to this disclosure may further include a storage unit for storing the related information, and the additional format may further include a URL of a destination for storing the related information.

[0018] In this way, in an image forming device capable of forming images based on image data processed using a generation AI, second processed image data is generated by adding related information related to the processing to the first processed image data processed by the generation AI in a predetermined additional format that can be accessed via a URL, thereby realizing an image processing device that can more appropriately determine whether image data has been processed by a generation AI than before.

[0019] This disclosure will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the following description is illustrative in all respects and should not be construed as limiting this disclosure.

[0020] [Embodiment 1] <Schematic Configuration of Image Forming System 100> 1 to 3, an image forming system 100 including a digital multifunction peripheral 1 that is an embodiment of an image forming apparatus including an image processing apparatus according to the present disclosure will be described.

[0021] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic configuration of an image forming system 100 according to the present disclosure.

[0022] The image forming system 100 comprises a digital multifunction peripheral 1 , a server 2 and a network 3 .

[0023] The digital multifunction peripheral 1 is a device such as an MFP (Multifunction Peripheral) that digitally processes image data and has a copying function, a scanner function, and a facsimile function.

[0024] The server 2 acquires image data received from the digital multifunction peripheral 1 via the network 3, processes the image data using the generation AI, and transmits the processed image data 1 to the digital multifunction peripheral 1.

[0025] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the digital multifunction peripheral 1 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the digital multifunction peripheral 1 includes a control unit 10, an image data acquisition unit 11, a communication unit 12, a storage unit 13, an image processing unit 14, an image forming unit 15, and an operation panel 16.

[0026] Each component of the digital multifunction peripheral 1 will be described below.

[0027] The control unit 10 is the part that controls the operation of each component of the digital multifunction printer 1, and monitors and controls all loads such as the detection of each sensor, motor, clutch, operation panel 16, etc. in order to control the operation of the entire digital multifunction printer 1.

[0028] The control unit 10 is a circuit mainly consisting of at least one CPU (Central Processing Unit) or microprocessor, and is realized mainly by a microcomputer consisting of a CPU, RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), an I / O controller, a timer, etc.

[0029] The control unit 10 organically operates each piece of hardware based on a control program pre-stored in a ROM or the like, and performs the functions of acquiring and displaying information on the processing of image data by the generating AI disclosed herein, as described below.

[0030] The image data acquisition unit 11 detects and reads an original placed on a platen or an original conveyed from an original tray, converts the read data into an appropriate electrical signal, and generates image data. The image data acquisition unit 11 may also acquire image data from a USB memory via a USB terminal (not shown).

[0031] The communication unit 12 communicates with external image processing devices, computers, mobile information terminals, information processing devices, facsimile machines, etc. via the network 3, and transmits and receives various information and data such as emails and faxes to and from these external image processing devices, etc.

[0032] The digital multifunction peripheral 1 transmits image data to the server 2 via the communication unit 12, and receives processed image data 1 processed by the generation AI of the server 2.

[0033] The storage unit 13 is an element or storage medium that stores information, control programs, etc., necessary to realize various functions of the digital multifunction peripheral 1. For example, a storage medium such as a semiconductor element such as a RAM or a ROM, a hard disk, a flash storage unit, or an SSD (Solid State Drive) is used.

[0034] The program and the data may be stored in different devices, such as by configuring the area for storing data as a hard disk drive and the area for storing the program as a flash memory unit.

[0035] The storage unit 13 includes a database that records history information of image data processing.

[0036] The image processing unit 14 is a part that processes the image data acquired from the image data acquisition unit 11 in accordance with a command received by the operation unit 162 so as to be suitable for output, such as enlargement or reduction. Furthermore, the image processing unit 14 generates processed image data 2 by adding predetermined generation information to the processed image data 1 acquired from the server 2 via the communication unit 12.

[0037] The image forming unit 15 is a part that prints out, onto paper, the image data that has been generated by the image data acquisition unit 11 and image-processed by the image processing unit 14.

[0038] The operation panel 16 is a unit equipped with a liquid crystal display (LCD), and includes a display unit 161 and an operation unit 162.

[0039] The display unit 161 is a part that displays various types of information. The display unit 161 is a display device such as a monitor or line display, which is configured by, for example, a CRT display, a liquid crystal display, or an EL display, and which displays electrical data such as the processing status of the operating system and application software. The control unit 10 displays the operation and status of the digital multifunction peripheral 1 through the display unit 161.

[0040] The operation unit 162 is an interface for operating the digital multifunction peripheral 1, and is a part that receives input operations (commands) from the user. The digital multifunction peripheral 1 executes jobs such as scanning, printing, copying, or image transmission based on instructions received from a user via the operation unit 162 .

[0041] <Server 2 schematic configuration> Next, the schematic configuration of the server 2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the server 2 in FIG.

[0042] As shown in FIG. 3, the server 2 includes a control unit 20, a communication unit 21, an image data processing unit 22, and a storage unit .

[0043] The control unit 20 is a circuit mainly composed of at least one CPU or microprocessor, and is realized mainly by a microcomputer consisting of a CPU, RAM, ROM, an I / O controller, a timer, and the like.

[0044] The control unit 20 organically operates each piece of hardware based on a control program stored in advance in a ROM or the like, and processes image data using the generating AI.

[0045] The communication section 21 is a section that communicates with the digital multifunction peripheral 1 via the network 3 and transmits and receives image data to and from these external devices.

[0046] The image data processing unit 22 is a part that processes image data by the generation AI.

[0047] The storage unit 23 is an element or storage medium that stores information, control programs, and the like required to realize various functions of the server 2. For example, a semiconductor element such as a RAM or a ROM, a hard disk, a flash storage unit, an SSD, or other storage medium may be used.

[0048] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of data in the printing and saving process of image data processed by the generation AI in the image forming system 100 shown in FIG.

[0049] In FIG. 4, it is assumed that original image data is sent from the digital multifunction peripheral 1 to the server 2 and processed therein.

[0050] In this case, the server 2 receives the original image data together with the processing request from the digital multifunction peripheral 1, and causes the generation AI to process the original image data based on the processing request, outputs the processed image data, and transmits it to the digital multifunction peripheral 1.

[0051] The digital multifunction device 1 receives the processed result from the server 2 as processed image data 1, adds generation information to it, and prints and saves it as processed image data 2.

[0052] <Storage and printing process of image data processed by generation AI in image forming system 100 according to embodiment 1 of the present disclosure> Next, the process of saving and printing image data processed by the generation AI in the image forming system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0053] FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the process of saving and printing image data processed by the generation AI in the image forming system 100 shown in FIG.

[0054] In the example of FIG. 5, it is assumed that the user operates the operation unit 162 of the digital multifunction peripheral 1 to select image data to be processed by the generation AI and to issue a processing request to the server 2.

[0055] In step S1 of FIG. 5, the control unit 10 of the digital multifunction peripheral 1 determines whether or not image data has been selected (step S1).

[0056] If no image data has been selected (if the determination in step S1 is No), the control unit 10 returns the process to step S1.

[0057] On the other hand, if image data is selected (if the determination in step S1 is Yes), in step S2, the control unit 10 determines whether or not a generation AI that should process the image data has been selected (step S2).

[0058] If a generation AI that should process the image data has not been selected (if the determination in step S2 is No), the control unit 10 returns the process to step S2.

[0059] On the other hand, if a generation AI that should process the image data is selected (if the determination in step S2 is Yes), in step S3, the control unit 10 determines whether or not a request to process the image data has been made to the generation AI (step S3).

[0060] FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the setting of a processing request for image data to the generating AI in the image forming system 100 shown in FIG.

[0061] In the example of FIG. 6, the user can set "proofreading," "color change," "style change," "layout editing," and "image change." After making the settings, the user presses the "OK" button at the bottom right of the screen to request the generating AI to process the image data. On the other hand, if the user presses the "Cancel" button, the setting is canceled.

[0062] For example, in the case of "style conversion," the user can select a setting from "desu / masu style," "dearu style," or "none," and press the "OK" button to set the request for processing image data to the generation AI.

[0063] Furthermore, the user can select an addition format such as "text" or "URL" as the "addition format of the generated information." Specific examples of the addition format of the generated information will be described later in the description of FIG.

[0064] Fig. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing examples of image data before and after processing by the generation AI in the image forming system 100 of Fig. 1. Fig. 7(A) shows an example of image data before processing, and Fig. 7(B) shows an example of image data after processing.

[0065] As shown in the example of Figure 7(A), the user processes image data in the "desu" style using a generation AI. Here, as shown in the example of Figure 6, in "Style conversion", the user sets the conversion to "desu / masu style" and then presses the "OK" button. Then, as shown in the example of Figure 7(B), the sentence is converted into the "desu / masu" style.

[0066] Figure 8 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of image data before and after processing by the generation AI in the image forming system 100 of Figure 1. Figure 8(A) shows an example of image data before processing, and Figure 8(B) shows an example of image data after processing.

[0067] In Figure 6, if you request the generation AI to change the color tone, the color tone of the facial photo will be changed as shown in the examples of Figures 8(A) and (B).

[0068] In step S3 of FIG. 5, if there is no request to process the image data to the generating AI (if the determination in step S3 is No), the control unit 10 returns the process to the determination in step S3.

[0069] On the other hand, if the generation AI receives a request to process the image data (if the judgment in step S3 is Yes), in step S4, the control unit 10 causes the server 2 to send the image data and its processing request to the communication unit 12 (step S4).

[0070] Next, in step S5, the control unit 10 determines whether the communication unit 12 has acquired the processed image data 1 generated by the AI ​​from the server 2 (step S5).

[0071] If the communication unit 12 has not acquired the processed image data 1 by the generation AI from the server 2 (if the determination in step S5 is No), the control unit 10 returns the process to the determination in step S5.

[0072] On the other hand, if the communication unit 12 acquires processed image data 1 by the generation AI from the server 2 (if the judgment in step S5 is Yes), in step S6, the control unit 10 judges whether the communication unit 12 has acquired generation information of the generation AI from the server 2 (step S6).

[0073] FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the generation information of the generation AI in the image forming system 100 of FIG.

[0074] In the example of Figure 9, the "AI processing" information includes the name and URL of the generating AI used. Information about the "original data" includes the file name and source (scanned data, USB, etc.). In addition, examples of "requested processing" include changing the writing style (using the "desu" or "masu" style) and changing the color. The information on "AI processing," "original data," and "processing request content" is data that is saved as content when processing is requested.

[0075] Furthermore, "AI version" includes the version of the AI ​​used at the time of processing. In addition, the "Generation AI Processing No." is the processing number of the generation AI. The "implementation date and time" may include the year, month, day, hour, minute, etc. The information on "AI version," "Generating AI processing number," and "Implementation date and time" is data that is saved as content obtained from the generating AI according to the results.

[0076] In step S6 of Figure 5, if the communication unit 12 acquires generation information of the generation AI from the server 2 (if the judgment in step S6 is Yes), in step S7, the control unit 10 creates an additional format for the generation information (step S7).

[0077] In the following step S8, the control unit 10 causes the image processing unit 14 to create processed image data 2 by adding the generation information to the processed image data 1 generated by the generation AI (step S8).

[0078] Next, in step S9, the control unit 10 causes the image forming unit 15 to print the processed image data 2 or causes the storage unit 13 to store the processed image data 2 in response to an instruction from the user (step S9).

[0079] Fig. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of processed image data 2 in which generation information is added to processed image data 1 by generation AI in the image forming system 100 of Fig. 1. Fig. 10(A) shows an example of processed image data 2 when the added format is text, and Fig. 10(B) shows an example of processed image data 2 when the added format is only text and URL.

[0080] In the example of FIG. 10(A), the generation information shown in FIG. 9 is added below the processed image data 1 generated by the generation AI.

[0081] In the example of FIG. 10(B), generation information indicating that the image is a processed image and the URL of the generation AI is added to the top of the processed image data 1 by the generation AI.

[0082] Furthermore, it may be possible to set an additional format for determining which information of the generated information should be included in which part of the processed image data 1.

[0083] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of processed image data 2 in which warning text indicating that the image has been processed by the generation AI and including the URL of the generation AI has been added to the processed image data 1 in the image forming system 100 of FIG.

[0084] As shown in the example of Figure 11, "processing" and the URL of the generating AI may be added to the image as a warning.

[0085] In addition to the warning text, an image such as a digital watermark, a QR code (registered trademark), or a logo associated with the generating AI in advance may be added.

[0086] (Variation) As a variation of embodiment 1, in step S8 of FIG. 5, after the processed image data 2 is generated, a preview image may be displayed on the display unit 161, and the operation unit 162 may accept a selection of an additional format for the generated information from the user.

[0087] If the user does not select a format for adding the generated information, the processed image data 1 may be printed or saved as is without adding the generated information.

[0088] In this way, in a digital multifunction peripheral 1 capable of forming images based on image data processed using a generation AI, second processed image data is generated by adding related information related to the processing to first processed image data processed by the generation AI in a predetermined additional format, thereby realizing a digital multifunction peripheral 1 that can more accurately determine whether image data has been processed by a generation AI than before.

[0089] (Embodiment 2) <Storage and printing process of image data processed by generation AI in image forming system 100 according to embodiment 2 of the present disclosure> Next, the process of saving and printing image data processed by the generation AI in the image forming system 100 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0090] The schematic configuration of the image forming system 100 according to the second embodiment of this disclosure is the same as that of the first embodiment (FIGS. 1 to 3), and therefore a description thereof will be omitted.

[0091] FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the process of saving and printing image data processed by the generation AI in the image forming system 100 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0092] Steps S11 to S16, S19, and S20 in FIG. 12 correspond to steps S1 to S6, S8, and S9 in FIG. 5 (first embodiment), and therefore a description thereof will be omitted.

[0093] Here, the processing of steps S17 and S18 in FIG. 12, which differs from that in FIG. 5, will be described.

[0094] In step S16 of Figure 12, if the communication unit 12 acquires generation information of the generation AI from the server 2 (if the judgment in step S16 is Yes), in step S17, the control unit 10 stores the generation information in the memory unit 13 (step S17).

[0095] In the next step S18, the control unit 10 creates an additional format for the generation information and storage destination information (step S18).

[0096] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of generation information of a generation AI in the image forming system 100 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0097] In addition to the information in Figure 9 (embodiment 1) ("AI processing," "original data information," "processing request content," "AI version," "processing number of generated AI," and "date and time of implementation"), Figure 13 also includes, as "detailed information storage location," the storage location of information such as the URL where the details of the generated information are saved and the registration number for the memory area.

[0098] FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of setting a processing request for image data to a generating AI in the image forming system 100 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0099] In the second embodiment, in addition to the setting of the image data processing request to the generation AI shown in FIG. 6, the URL of the "destination for saving the generation information" can also be set as shown in FIG.

[0100] In this way, in a digital multifunction peripheral 1 capable of forming images based on image data processed using a generation AI, second processed image data is generated by adding related information related to the processing to first processed image data processed by the generation AI in a predetermined additional format that can be accessed via a URL, thereby realizing a digital multifunction peripheral 1 that can more accurately determine whether image data has been processed by a generation AI than before.

[0101] Preferred aspects of the present disclosure include any combination of the above-described aspects. In addition to the above-described embodiments, various modifications of this disclosure are possible. These modifications should not be interpreted as not belonging to the scope of this disclosure. This disclosure should include all modifications within the scope of the claims and their equivalents. [Explanation of symbols]

[0102] 1: Digital multifunction peripheral, 2: Server, 3: Network, 10, 20: Control unit, 11: Image data acquisition unit, 12, 21: Communication unit, 13, 23: Storage unit, 14: Image processing unit, 15: Image forming unit, 16: Operation panel, 22: Image data processing unit, 161: Display unit, 162: Operation unit, 100: Image forming system

Claims

1. an image data acquisition unit that acquires image data; an image processing unit that processes the image data; an operation unit that receives commands from a user; a communication unit that communicates with an external server that processes the image data, transmits the image data to the server based on a command to process the image data received by the operation unit, and receives first processed image data processed by the server; a control unit that controls the image data acquisition unit, the image processing unit, the operation unit, and the communication unit; The control unit is an image processing device characterized in that, when the communication unit receives first processed image data processed by the server, the control unit generates second processed image data in the image processing unit by adding predetermined related information related to the processing to the first processed image data in a predetermined additional format.

2. The image processing device described in claim 1, wherein the related information includes at least one of the following information: the name of the generating AI used for the processing, the URL of the generating AI, the file name of the image data that was the basis for the processing, the source from which the image data was obtained, the type of processing, the version of the generating AI, the processing number of the generating AI, and the date and time when the processing was performed.

3. The image processing device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the additional format includes at least one of a text display of the related information, a URL of the related information, a warning message, an electronic watermark, a two-dimensional code, and an image pre-associated with the generated AI.

4. Further, a storage unit for storing the related information is provided, The image processing device according to claim 3 , wherein the additional format further includes a URL of a destination where the related information is saved.

5. The image processing device according to claim 1 or 2; an image forming unit that forms an image based on the image data; The control unit causes the image forming unit to form an image based on the second processed image data when the operation unit receives a command to form an image based on the second processed image data.

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