Information processing apparatus and control method

Abstract

To provide an information processing apparatus that can easily execute a job based on setting history information through a setting screen desired by a user and has high convenience.SOLUTION: An information processing apparatus comprises a display, a storage unit, and a control unit. The control unit displays, on the display, any one screen of an execution screen for receiving a job execution instruction and a simplified execution screen obtained by simplifying the details of display of the execution screen. The storage unit stores history information on the job for which the execution instruction is received through either one screen of the execution screen or the simplified execution screen. The control unit displays the execution screen or the simplified execution screen on the display according to the history information selected by a user.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing device and the like. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Some information processing apparatuses, such as multifunction peripherals, perform functions such as copying, faxing, scanning, and e-mail transmission on a job-by-job basis.

[0003] Execution of a general job is performed via a setting screen that is specialized for setting functions of the job. In recent years, as information processing devices have become more sophisticated, screen operations via the setting screen have become more complicated.

[0004] In order to improve the convenience of information processing devices, some devices are known that are provided with a separate setting screen (simple setting screen) that intentionally limits the display content of the setting screen (normal setting screen) that allows all settings to be made.

[0005] Since the settable items are limited on the simple setting screen, even users who do not require advanced processing or who are not adept at operating the normal setting screen can easily execute jobs without performing unnecessary screen operations.

[0006] Meanwhile, attempts have been made to readably store setting values ​​set via a setting screen when a job is executed as setting history information, and to reuse past setting history information (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0007] The image forming apparatus etc. disclosed in Patent Document 1 is configured so that the setting history information can be set via a setting screen and can be read from the setting screen. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-130245 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] Conventionally, for example, when setting history information set and stored via the normal setting screen is read via the simple setting screen, the simple setting screen transitions to the normal setting screen, which is not user-friendly for users who regularly execute jobs via the simple setting screen.

[0010] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a highly convenient information processing device or the like that allows a user to easily execute a job based on setting history information via a setting screen desired by the user. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] In order to solve the above problem, the information processing device of the present disclosure comprises a display unit, a memory unit, and a control unit, and the control unit displays on the display unit either an execution screen that accepts instructions to execute a job or a simplified execution screen that simplifies the display content of the execution screen, the memory unit stores history information related to the job for which an execution instruction has been accepted via either the execution screen or the simplified execution screen, and the control unit displays the execution screen or the simplified execution screen on the display unit according to the history information selected by the user.

[0012] In addition, the control method according to the present disclosure is a control method for an information processing device, and is characterized by comprising a display step of displaying on a display device either an execution screen that accepts instructions to execute a job or a simplified execution screen that simplifies the display content of the execution screen, a storage step of storing in a storage device history information relating to the job for which an execution instruction has been accepted via either the execution screen or the simplified execution screen, and a selection display step of displaying on the display device either the execution screen or the simplified execution screen according to the history information selected by a user. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a highly convenient information processing device and the like that allows a user to easily execute a job based on setting history information via a setting screen desired by the user. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] 1 is an external perspective view for explaining the overall configuration of a multifunction peripheral according to a first embodiment; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the functional configuration of the multifunction peripheral according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] 10 is a table illustrating setting history information. [Figure 4] 1 is a flowchart illustrating a processing flow according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] 1 is a flowchart illustrating a processing flow according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] 1 is a flowchart illustrating a processing flow according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation of the first embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation of the first embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation of the first embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation of the first embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation of the first embodiment. [Figure 12] 10 is a flowchart illustrating a processing flow according to the second embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation of the second embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation of the second embodiment. [Figure 15] 10 is a flowchart illustrating a processing flow according to the third embodiment. [Figure 16] 10 is a flowchart illustrating a processing flow according to the third embodiment. [Figure 17] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation of the third embodiment. [Figure 18] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation of the third embodiment. [Figure 19] 10 is a flowchart illustrating a processing flow according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 20] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation of the fourth embodiment. [Figure 21] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation of the fourth embodiment. [Figure 22] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation of the fourth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In this disclosure, a multifunction peripheral that executes functions such as copying, faxing, scanning, and e-mail transmission on a job-by-job basis will be described as one form of an information processing device. Note that the following embodiments are examples for explaining the present disclosure, and the technical scope of the description set forth in the claims is not limited to the following description.

[0016] [1 First Embodiment] The first embodiment is a form of a multifunction peripheral that can execute a job via either a setting screen (hereinafter referred to as a normal setting screen) as an execution screen on which all settings related to the execution of the job can be made, or a setting screen (hereinafter referred to as a simple setting screen) as a simplified execution screen that simplifies the display contents of the normal setting screen. Note that the execution mode of a job via the normal setting screen may be referred to as a "normal mode," and the execution mode of a job via the simple setting screen may be referred to as a "simple mode."

[0017] [1.1 Functional Configuration] Fig. 1 is an external perspective view that schematically illustrates the overall configuration of a multifunction device 10 according to a first embodiment. Fig. 2 is a functional configuration diagram of the multifunction device 10. The multifunction device 10 includes a control unit 11, a display unit 13, an operation input unit 15, a communication unit 17, an image forming unit 19, an image reading unit 21, and a storage unit 23.

[0018] The control unit 11 controls the entire multifunction device 10. The control unit 11 is configured, for example, with one or more arithmetic units (CPUs (Central Processing Units) and the like). The control unit 11 realizes its functions by reading and executing various programs stored in the storage unit 23.

[0019] The display unit 13 displays various types of information to the user, etc. The display unit 13 can be configured, for example, by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL (Electro-luminescence) display, or the like.

[0020] The operation input unit 15 accepts information input by a user or the like. The operation input unit 15 can be configured with hard keys (for example, a numeric keypad), buttons, etc. The operation input unit 15 can be configured as a touch panel that allows input via the display unit 13. In this case, the input method of the touch panel can be, for example, a resistive film method, an infrared method, an electromagnetic induction method, or a capacitance method.

[0021] The communication unit 17 has a wired / wireless interface or both for communicating with other devices via a network (NW) such as a LAN (Local area network), WAN (Wide area network), the Internet, a telephone line, a fax line, etc.

[0022] Image forming unit 19 forms an image based on image data on paper as a recording medium. Image forming unit 19 feeds paper from paper feed unit 25, forms an image on the paper based on the image data, and then discharges the paper to paper discharge unit 27. Image forming unit 19 can be configured, for example, by a laser printer that uses an electrophotographic method. Image forming unit 19 forms an image using toner supplied from toner cartridges (not shown) that correspond to toner colors (for example, C (cyan), M (magenta), Y (yellow), and K (black)).

[0023] The image reading unit 21 generates image data by scanning and reading an original document image to be read. The image reading unit 21 can be configured as a scanner device equipped with an image sensor such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or a CIS (Contact Image Sensor). There are no limitations on the configuration of the image reading unit 21, as long as it is configured to generate image data by reading a reflected light image from an original document image with an image sensor.

[0024] The storage unit 23 stores various programs and various data necessary for the operation of the multifunction device 10. The storage unit 23 can be configured with a storage device such as a RAM (Random access memory), an HDD (Hard disk drive), an SSD (Solid state drive), or a ROM (Read only memory).

[0025] In the first embodiment, the memory unit 23 stores a job execution program 231, a setting history information processing program 232, a display processing program 233, and a mode determination program 234, and reserves a setting value memory area 235, a setting history information memory area 236, and a display content memory area 237.

[0026] The job execution program 231 is a program that is read by the control unit 11 to perform processing for each job associated with the execution of each function, such as copying, faxing, scanning, or e-mail transmission. After reading the job execution program 231, the control unit 11 executes the job by controlling each unit involved in the execution of the job, such as the display unit 13, operation input unit 15, communication unit 17, image forming unit 19, and image reading unit 21. Furthermore, after reading the job execution program 231, the control unit 11 executes various jobs based on setting values ​​included in setting history information, which will be described later.

[0027] The setting history information processing program 232 is a program that the control unit 11 reads out when, for example, acquiring setting values ​​related to job execution, generating setting history information, and performing various processes on the setting history information. After reading the setting history information processing program 232, the control unit 11 acquires setting values ​​related to job execution and stores them in the setting value storage area 235. The control unit 11 also generates setting history information based on the acquired setting values ​​and stores it in the setting history information storage area 236.

[0028] The display processing program 233 is a program that the control unit 11 reads out when displaying a display screen that displays setting history information, a setting screen such as a normal setting screen or a simple setting screen for receiving input of various setting values ​​related to job execution, or a home screen that receives switching of each job function, etc. After reading out the display processing program 233, the control unit 11 configures each screen based on frame information, content placement information, etc. (not shown) stored in the display content storage area 237, and displays it on the display unit 13.

[0029] When executing a job, the mode determination program 234 identifies whether the setting history information selected via the currently displayed setting screen relates to a job executed in normal mode (normal setting screen) or a job executed in simple mode (simple setting screen), and determines the mode of the job to be executed. The control unit 11 that reads the mode determination program 234 performs, for example, (1) If the currently displayed setting screen is a simple setting screen and the setting history information selected via the simple setting screen relates to a job executed via the simple setting screen, the mode of the job to be executed is determined to be "simple mode." (2) If the currently displayed setting screen is a simple setting screen, and the setting history information selected via the simple setting screen relates to a job executed via the normal setting screen, and execution in simple mode is possible, the mode of the job to be executed is determined to be “simple mode.” (3) If the currently displayed setting screen is the normal setting screen and the setting history information selected via the normal setting screen relates to a job executed via the simple setting screen, the mode of the job to be executed is determined to be “simple mode.” (4) If the currently displayed setting screen is the normal setting screen, the setting history information selected via the normal setting screen relates to a job executed via the normal setting screen, and execution in simple mode is possible, the mode of the job to be executed is determined to be “simple mode.” In addition, in (2) or (4) above, if the user selects setting history information that includes a function that is not available in the simple mode (for example, a text / image synthesis function, a special printing function, etc.), the control unit 11 can also determine that the mode of the job to be executed is the "normal mode."

[0030] The setting value storage area 235 is a storage area for storing setting values ​​related to job execution. The setting values ​​include, for example, setting values ​​set by the user such as color mode, paper / original size, paper type, number of copies, zoom function (magnification), paper selection (tray), and double-sided copying, as well as setting values ​​such as device initial values ​​held by the device itself.

[0031] The setting history information storage area 236 is a storage area that stores setting history information in a data table format. The setting history information according to the present disclosure can be configured as history information to which an identifier such as a job ID is attached for uniquely identifying information consisting of a combination of information related to the job execution history, such as job type, execution user name, execution date and time, and mode, and some or all of the setting values ​​stored in the setting value storage area 235. The setting history information stored in the setting history information storage area 236 is called up as appropriate when a job is executed, a mode is determined, etc. based on the setting history information.

[0032] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of setting history information. For example, the setting history information for job ID “025” includes, as information related to the execution history, “job type”: copy, “executing user name”: Yamada, “document name”: document03, “number of pages / number of sets”: 002 / 001, “start date / time / end date / time”: 2019 / 12 / 04 10:30:50-2019 / 12 / 04 10:32:50, and “mode”: normal (normal mode). The setting history information also includes, as setting values, “color mode”: full color, “paper size / original size”: A4, “paper type”: plain paper, …, “sort / group”: automatic, etc. Note that the setting values ​​in FIG. 3 are merely examples, and the setting values ​​in this disclosure are not limited to those described in FIG. 3.

[0033] The display content storage area 237 is a storage area that stores frame information (not shown) used to display a display screen, a setting screen, a home screen, etc., content placement information, etc. The control unit 11 that reads out the display processing program 233 configures each screen based on the frame information (not shown), content placement information, etc. stored in the display content storage area 237, and displays it on the display unit 13.

[0034] [1.2 Processing flow] Next, the flow of processing according to the first embodiment will be described. First, as the overall processing by the multifunction device 10, processing relating to the generation and storage of setting history information based on an executed job will be described using the flowchart in Fig. 4. Note that in the following description, a copy job will be assumed as one type of job executed by the multifunction device 10, but this processing can also be applied to a fax job, a scan job, an e-mail transmission job, or the like in addition to a copy job.

[0035] The control unit 11 accepts an input of an instruction to execute a copy job via the normal setting screen for the normal mode or the simple setting screen for the simple mode (step S10).

[0036] The control unit 11 reads the job execution program 231. The control unit 11 executes the copy job by controlling each unit such as the image forming unit 19 based on the setting values ​​received via the normal setting screen or the simple setting screen (step S20).

[0037] After the copy job is executed, the control unit 11 reads the setting history information processing program 232. The control unit 11 acquires setting values ​​related to the execution of the copy job. The control unit 11 then generates setting history information based on the acquired setting values ​​and stores the information in the setting history information storage area 236. At this time, the control unit 11 stores the generated setting history information together with mode information (see FIG. 3) indicating whether the copy job was executed in normal mode or simple mode (step S30).

[0038] Next, a process for executing a new copy job when using the setting history information stored in the setting history information storage area 236 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

[0039] When executing a copy job, the user selects whether to execute the job in normal mode via the normal setting screen or in simple mode via the simple setting screen. In this case, the user can select either the normal mode or the simple mode via, for example, the home screen described below.

[0040] When the user selects either the normal mode or the simple mode, the control unit 11 accepts the selection of the mode (step S40).

[0041] The control unit 11 reads out the display processing program 233, and displays a setting screen (normal setting screen or simple setting screen) based on the accepted mode on the display unit 13 (step S50).

[0042] After displaying the setting screen, the control unit 11 determines whether the execution of the job uses the stored setting history information (step S60). In this case, the control unit 11 may determine that the stored setting history information is being used based on the input of an instruction to display the setting history information.

[0043] If it is determined that the setting history information is to be used, the control unit 11 displays the stored setting history information (step S60; Yes→step S70).

[0044] Next, the control unit 11 accepts the selection of setting history information by the user (step S80), and then the control unit 11 displays a setting screen on the display unit 13 to which the setting values ​​of the setting history information selected by the user are applied (step S90).

[0045] When the control unit 11 receives an instruction to execute a new job via the setting screen displayed on the display unit 13, it executes the job based on the setting history information (step S100).

[0046] If it is determined that the setting history information is not being used (step S60; No), when the control unit 11 receives an instruction to execute a new job via the setting screen displayed on the display unit 13 in step S50, it executes the job (step S100).

[0047] The setting values ​​related to the job executed in step S100 can be generated and stored as setting history information by the same process as in step S30 in FIG.

[0048] Next, the processing of step S90 in FIG. 5 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

[0049] The control unit 11 reads out the mode determination program 234 to determine whether the setting history information received in step S80 of FIG. 5 is setting history information related to a copy job executed in the normal mode (step S110).

[0050] If the control unit 11 determines that the selected setting history information is setting history information related to a copy job executed in normal mode, it determines whether the copy job related to the setting history information can be executed in simple mode (step S110; Yes → step S120).

[0051] If the control unit 11 determines that the copy job related to the setting history information can be executed in simple mode, it displays a simple setting screen on the display unit 13 to which the setting values ​​of the setting history information are applied (step S120; Yes → step S130).

[0052] However, if it is determined that the selected setting history information is not setting history information related to a copy job executed under normal mode, the control unit 11 displays a simple setting screen on the display unit 13 to which the setting values ​​of the setting history information have been applied, and terminates the processing (step S110; No → step S130).

[0053] Furthermore, if it is determined that the copy job related to the setting history information cannot be handled in simple mode, the control unit 11 displays a normal setting screen to which the setting values ​​of the setting history information are applied on the display unit 13 and terminates the processing (step S120; No → step S140).

[0054] [1.3 Example of operation] Next, an example of the operation of the first embodiment will be described. A touch panel type operation input unit 15 provided on the screen of the display unit 13 detects the user's pressing of each button area partitioned on the screen, enabling the user to enter various inputs. Fig. 7 shows an example of the configuration of a simple setting screen W10 related to a copy job. The simple setting screen W10 can be displayed, for example, through a mode selection process performed by the user via a home screen (described later) in step S40 of Fig. 5, or via a normal setting screen (described in the next figure).

[0055] The simple settings screen W10 has a simpler screen configuration, with limited setting value items that can be set by the user compared to the normal settings screen described in the next figure. The simple settings screen W10 includes a setting value button B11a, an operation control button B13a, a start button B19a, a normal settings button B21a, a job status notification button B23a, and a display switch button B25a.

[0056] The setting value buttons B11a accept selection and input of setting values ​​that can be set by the user via the simple setting screen W10. For example, the user can set a setting value related to paper selection by pressing the paper selection button and selecting a desired setting value from options related to paper selection, such as "Manual Feed," "Tray 1, 2, 3, etc." (not shown), or "Auto Select." FIG. 7 shows an example of four setting value items that can be set: "Paper Selection," "Double-Sided Copying," "Magnification," and "Staple / Punch." Note that other setting value items can be displayed by pressing the display switch button B25a. Incidentally, the setting values ​​displayed on the surfaces of the setting value buttons B11a reflect the setting values ​​of the applied setting history information (FIG. 7 shows an example in which the setting values ​​related to the setting history information for job ID "024" in FIG. 3 are applied). Note that the configuration of the setting value buttons B11a illustrated in FIG. 7 is merely an example and is not limited to the items shown in FIG. 7.

[0057] The operation control buttons B13a include, for example, a reset button, a preview button, a number of copies button B15a, a setting history display button B17a, etc. For example, the reset button accepts resetting of setting values ​​selected and input via the setting value button B11a, the number of copies button B15a, etc. The preview button accepts an instruction to display a preview image prior to execution of a copy job. The number of copies button B15a accepts input of the number of copies. The setting history display button B17a accepts an instruction to display a setting history display screen, which will be described later.

[0058] The start button B19a includes a black and white start button and a color start button. If a black and white copy is desired, the user presses the black and white start button. On the other hand, if a color copy is desired, the user presses the color start button. When the user presses either the black and white start button or the color start button, processing related to the copy job is executed.

[0059] The normal setting button B21a accepts an instruction to switch to the normal setting screen, which will be described in the next figure.

[0060] The job status notification button B23a accepts an instruction to notify the execution status of a job.

[0061] 8 shows an example of the configuration of the normal setting screen W20 related to a copy job. The normal setting screen W20 can be displayed, for example, via the mode selection process performed by the user in step S40 of FIG. 5 or the simple setting screen W10.

[0062] The normal settings screen W20 is configured to allow all settings related to the execution of a copy job. The normal settings screen W20 includes a setting value button B11b, an operation control button B13b, a number of copies button B15b, a start button B19b, a simple settings button B21b, and a job status notification button B23b.

[0063] The setting value button B11b accepts selection and input of setting values ​​that can be set by the user from among the setting values ​​included in the setting history information. For example, the user can set the setting value related to the color mode by pressing the color mode button and selecting a desired setting value from items related to color mode selection, such as "Full Color," "Black and White," "Monochrome," and "Auto (Color / Black and White)," not shown. FIG. 8 shows an example in which seven setting value items are provided as configurable setting value items: "Color Mode," "Original," "Paper Selection," "Double-Sided Copy," "Magnification," "Copy Density," and "Sort / Group." Incidentally, each setting value displayed on the surface of the setting value button B11b reflects the setting value of the applied setting history information (FIG. 8 shows an example in which the setting value related to the setting history information for job ID "025" in FIG. 3 is applied). Note that the configuration of the setting value button B11b illustrated in FIG. 8 is merely an example and is not limited to the items shown in FIG. 8.

[0064] In addition to the above setting value items, the setting value button B11b also has an "Other Functions" button. By pressing the "Other Functions" button, the user can call up setting value items other than the displayed setting value items and select / input setting values.

[0065] The operation control buttons B13b include a preview button, a reset button, and additional function buttons such as a "print and send at the same time" button, a "program call" button, a "filing" button, etc. For example, by pressing the "print and send at the same time" button, when a copy job is executed, the scanned image can be printed and sent to a predetermined destination (for example, by e-mail or fax) at the same time.

[0066] The operation control buttons B13b include a setting history display button B17b and a simple setting button B21b. The setting history display button B17b accepts an instruction to display a setting history display screen, which will be described later. The simple setting button B21b accepts an instruction to switch to the simple setting screen W10.

[0067] The number of copies button B15b is pressed when setting the number of copies.

[0068] The start button B19b includes a black and white start button and a color start button. If a black and white copy is desired, the user presses the black and white start button. On the other hand, if a color copy is desired, the user presses the color start button. When the user presses either the black and white start button or the color start button, processing related to the copy job is executed.

[0069] The job status notification button B23b accepts an instruction to notify the execution status of a job.

[0070] Fig. 9 shows one configuration of the setting history display screen W30. The setting history display screen W30 can be displayed at any time by, for example, pressing the setting history display button B17a on the simple setting screen W10 illustrated in Fig. 7 or the setting history display button B17b on the normal setting screen W20 illustrated in Fig. 8, or the setting history display button on the home screen, which will be described later.

[0071] The setting history display screen W30 includes a setting history display area R11 and a "Delete All" button B27. The setting history display area R11 is configured to, for example, display the setting history information for each job in chronological order. There are no particular limitations on the display format of the setting history information. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, various display formats are possible: displaying setting history information for all jobs; displaying only setting history information for a specific job; displaying only setting history information for jobs of the logged-in user if the multifunction device 10 has a user authentication function; displaying only setting history information with the same setting value; displaying only setting history information for jobs executed within a specific period; or displaying only setting history information for a specific job-executing user.

[0072] 9 is an example of displaying setting history information for five jobs, from top to bottom: normal copy, simple copy, normal copy, simple fax, and scan and save, in chronological order. The top three types of setting history information in FIG. 9 correspond to the setting history information for job IDs "025" to "023" shown in FIG. 3.

[0073] Here, each display area (part related to a copy job) in the setting history display area R11 displays the job type in a specific mode (for example, a copy job in normal mode: normal copy), the start date and time of the job, and some of the setting values. Fig. 9 shows an example in which three setting value items, "Paper selection," "Double-sided copy," and "Staple / punch," are displayed as setting value items, but the setting value items to be displayed can be selected as appropriate.

[0074] Each piece of setting history information displayed in the setting history display area R11 is configured to be selectable by the user. By selecting the desired setting history information, the user can easily execute a job based on that setting history information or a similar job. For example, when the setting history information related to simple copying (corresponding to job ID "024") enclosed in a dotted line frame in the figure is selected, the screen transitions to the simple setting screen W10 illustrated in FIG. 7. In this case, the selected setting history information may be displayed in a darkened state to make it easier to understand the selected setting history information.

[0075] The Delete All button B27 accepts an instruction to delete setting history information from the setting history display area R11. When the user presses the Delete All button B27, the control unit 11 stops displaying the setting history information in the setting history display area R11.

[0076] FIG. 10 shows an example of operation when the user selects the simple mode in step S40 of FIG. 5 and the setting history information selected via the simple setting screen W10 relates to a job executed in the normal mode (normal setting screen W20).

[0077] This operation example corresponds to the processing described in the flowcharts of Figures 5 and 6. Here, the state in which the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 will be described as "State 1," the state in which the control unit 11 displays the setting history display screen W30 as "State 2," and the state in which the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 as "State 3."

[0078] When the setting history display button B17a is pressed in state 1 where the simple setting screen W10 is displayed, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen to the setting history display screen W30 (arrow 1-2 in the figure, state 2).

[0079] In state 2, when the user selects setting history information related to a copy job, control unit 11 determines whether the selected setting history information is for a copy job executed in normal mode (corresponding to the processing of step S110 in FIG. 6). In this case, control unit 11 can determine whether the setting history information is for a copy job executed in normal mode by referring to the "mode" of the selected setting history information.

[0080] If the control unit 11 determines that the setting history information selected by the user is a copy job executed in normal mode, it further determines whether the copy job can be handled in simple mode (step S110; Yes → corresponds to the processing of step S120 in FIG. 6). In this case, the control unit 11 refers to the setting values ​​in the setting history information and checks setting values ​​that the user cannot change via the simple setting screen W10 (for example, a text / image composition function, a special printing function, etc.). If no changes have been made to these setting values, the control unit 11 can determine that the copy job can be handled in simple mode.

[0081] If it is determined that the copy job can be handled in simple mode, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1 in the figure, state 2 → state 1). Incidentally, if the control unit 11 determines that the setting history information selected by the user is a copy job executed in simple mode, it also transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1 in the figure, state 2 → state 1).

[0082] As the display screen transitions from state 2 to state 1, the control unit 11 displays on the display unit 13 the setting values ​​of the setting history information selected by the user in the simplified setting screen W10.

[0083] On the other hand, if a change has been made to a setting value that the user cannot change via the simple setting screen W10, the control unit 11 determines that the change is not possible in simple mode.Then, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the normal setting screen W20 (arrow 2-3 in the figure, state 2 → state 3).

[0084] As the display screen transitions from state 2 to state 3, the control unit 11 displays on the display unit 13 the setting values ​​of the setting history information selected by the user in the normal setting screen W20.

[0085] 10, the simple settings screen W10 and the normal settings screen W20 can be switched between by pressing a switch instruction button (normal settings button B21a or simple settings button B21b) provided on each setting screen. Therefore, for example, if a user wants to change a setting value that cannot be changed in the simple mode, the user can easily and flexibly execute a copy job by switching the display screen (mode) from the simple settings screen W10 to the normal settings screen W20.

[0086] FIG. 11 shows an example of operation when the normal mode is selected by the user in step S40 of FIG. 5 and the setting history information selected via the normal setting screen W20 relates to a job executed in the normal mode (normal setting screen W20).

[0087] When the setting history display button B17b is pressed in state 3 where the normal setting screen W20 is displayed, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen to the setting history display screen W30 (arrow 3-2 in the figure, state 2).

[0088] In state 2, when the user selects setting history information related to a copy job, control unit 11 determines whether the selected setting history information is for a copy job executed in normal mode (corresponding to the processing of step S110 in FIG. 6). In this case, control unit 11 can determine whether the setting history information is for a copy job executed in normal mode by referring to the "mode" of the selected setting history information.

[0089] If the control unit 11 determines that the setting history information selected by the user is a copy job executed in normal mode, it further determines whether the copy job can be handled in simple mode (step S120; Yes → corresponding to the processing of step S130 in FIG. 6). In this case, the control unit 11 references the setting values ​​in the setting history information and checks for setting values ​​that the user cannot change via the simple setting screen W10 (for example, a text / image composition function, a special printing function, etc.). If these setting values ​​have not been changed, the control unit 11 determines that the copy job can be handled in simple mode. Then, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1 in the figure, state 2 → state 1). Note that if the control unit 11 determines that the setting history information selected by the user is a copy job executed in simple mode, it transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1 in the figure, state 2 → state 1).

[0090] As the display screen transitions from state 2 to state 1, the control unit 11 displays on the display unit 13 the setting values ​​of the setting history information selected by the user in the simplified setting screen W10.

[0091] However, if a change has been made to a setting value that the user cannot change via the simple setting screen W10, the control unit 11 determines that the change is not possible in the simple mode.Then, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the normal setting screen W20 (arrow 2-3 in the figure, state 2 → state 3).

[0092] As the display screen transitions from state 2 to state 3, the control unit 11 displays on the display unit 13 the setting values ​​of the setting history information selected by the user in the normal setting screen W20.

[0093] 11, the normal setting screen W20 and the simple setting screen W10 can be switched between by pressing the switching instruction buttons (normal setting button B21a and simple setting button B21b) provided on each setting screen. Therefore, for example, if a user wants to change a setting value that cannot be changed in simple mode, the user can easily and flexibly execute a copy job by switching the display screen (mode) from the simple setting screen W10 (state 1) to the normal setting screen W20 (state 3).

[0094] As described above, according to the first embodiment, a setting screen for executing a job based on the setting history information is selected depending on the execution mode of the setting history information selected via the setting screen being displayed (selected), making it easy for the user to execute a job based on the setting history information via the setting screen desired, thereby providing a highly convenient information processing device.

[0095] [2 Second embodiment] In the second embodiment, when selecting setting history information on the home screen, it is possible to choose whether to execute the job in normal mode via the normal setting screen or in simple mode via the simple screen.

[0096] The functional configuration of the multifunction device according to the second embodiment can be the same as the functional configuration of the multifunction device 10 according to the first embodiment. Therefore, a description of the functional configuration of the multifunction device according to the second embodiment will be omitted, and the same reference numerals as those of the multifunction device 10 according to the first embodiment will be used in the description.

[0097] [2.1 Processing flow] The flow of processing according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. 12. In the second embodiment, processing is initiated via a home screen. The home screen is a basic screen that is displayed on the display unit 13, for example, when the power is turned on, when the device is in standby mode, when the device is restored from a sleep state, and that accepts operational inputs from the user. In the following description, a copy job is assumed as one type of job executed by the multifunction device 10, but this processing can also be applied to a fax job, a scan job, an e-mail transmission job, or the like, in addition to a copy job.

[0098] For example, when power is turned on, when the device is in standby mode, when the device is restored from a sleep state, or the like, the control unit 11 reads out the display processing program 233 to display a home screen on the display unit 13 (step S150).

[0099] When a command to display the setting history information is input by the user (step S160), the control unit 11 displays the setting history display screen W30 on the display unit 13.

[0100] Next, the control unit 11 accepts the selection of setting history information by the user (step S170) The control unit 11 determines whether the setting history information selected by the user is related to a copy job (step S180).

[0101] When the control unit 11 determines that the selected setting history information relates to a copy job, it accepts the selection of the copy mode by the user (step S180; Yes→step S190).

[0102] The control unit 11 determines whether the copy mode selected by the user is the simple mode (step S200). If the copy mode selected by the user is the simple mode, the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 on the display unit 13 (step S200; Yes → step S210). After the simple setting screen W10 is displayed, the control unit 11 executes the simple copy job based on the execution instruction from the user, and ends the process (step S220).

[0103] On the other hand, if the copy mode selected by the user is not the simple mode, the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 on the display unit 13 (step S200; No → step S230). After the normal setting screen W20 is displayed, the control unit 11 executes a normal copy job based on an execution instruction from the user, and ends the process (step S240).

[0104] However, if it is determined in step S180 that the setting history information selected by the user does not relate to a copy job, the control unit 11 displays a setting screen to which the setting values ​​of the setting history information are applied, and then executes the job corresponding to the setting history information based on the execution instruction from the user, and terminates the processing (step S180; No → step S250).

[0105] [2.2 Example of operation] 13 shows an example of the configuration of the home screen W40. The home screen W40 includes a job selection button B29, a job status notification button B23c, and a display switch button B25b.

[0106] The job selection button B29 accepts the selection of a job or various processes desired by the user. The user can execute a copy job in simple mode by pressing the simple copy button B31 included in the job selection button B29. The user can execute a copy job in normal mode by pressing the copy button B33. The control unit 11 displays the simple settings screen W10 in response to pressing the simple copy button B31. Similarly, the control unit 11 displays the normal settings screen W20 in response to pressing the copy button B33. The setting history display button B17c accepts input of a display instruction for the setting history display screen, as in the first embodiment.

[0107] 13 shows an example of eight selectable job / processing items: "Easy Copy," "Easy Fax," "Easy Scan," "Print Resources," "Settings History," "Shared Folder," "Scan and Save," and "Copy." Other job / processing items can be displayed by pressing the display switch button B25b. Note that the configuration of the job selection button B29 shown in FIG. 13 is merely an example, and is not limited to the items shown in FIG. 13.

[0108] The job status notification button B23c accepts an instruction to notify the execution status of a job.

[0109] FIG. 14 shows an example of operation in step S180 of FIG. 12 when the setting history information selected by the user relates to a copy job and a mode selection is accepted as to whether the copy job based on the setting history information should be executed in normal mode or simple mode.

[0110] This operation example corresponds to the processing described in the flowchart of Fig. 12. Here, the description will be given assuming that the state in which the control unit 11 displays the home screen W40 is "State 0," the state in which the control unit 11 displays the simple settings screen W10 is "State 1," the state in which the control unit 11 displays the setting history display screen W30 is "State 2," and the state in which the control unit 11 displays the normal settings screen W20 is "State 3."

[0111] When the setting history display button B17c is pressed in state 0 where the home screen W40 is displayed, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen to the setting history display screen W30 (arrow 0-2 in the figure, state 2).

[0112] In state 2, when the user selects setting history information related to a copy job, the control unit 11 displays a mode selection screen W50 that accepts a mode selection of whether to execute the copy job based on the setting history information in normal mode or simple mode (corresponding to the processing of steps S180 to S200 in Figure 12).

[0113] When the user selects the simple mode via the mode selection screen W50, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1 in the figure, state 2 → state 1).

[0114] On the other hand, when the user selects normal mode via the mode selection screen W50, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the normal setting screen W20 (arrow 2-3 in the figure, state 2→3).

[0115] If a setting is provided in the system settings or the like that prioritizes either the simple mode or the normal mode, it is also possible to display a setting screen corresponding to the prioritized mode without displaying the mode selection screen W50 illustrated in Fig. 14. Also, if a change has been made to a setting value in the selected setting history information that the user cannot change via the simple setting screen W10, that is, if setting history information that cannot be handled in the simple mode is selected, it is also possible to transition preferentially to the normal mode.

[0116] 14, the simple settings screen W10 and the normal settings screen W20 can be switched between by pressing a switch instruction button (normal settings button B21a or simple settings button B21b) provided on each setting screen. Therefore, for example, if a user wants to change a setting value that cannot be changed in the simple mode, the user can easily and flexibly execute a copy job by switching the display screen (mode) from the simple settings screen W10 to the normal settings screen W20.

[0117] As described above, according to the second embodiment, it is possible to select a setting screen related to the execution of a job based on the setting history information selected via the setting screen being displayed (selected) depending on the execution mode of the setting history information. This makes it easy for the user to execute a job based on the setting history information via the setting screen desired, thereby providing a highly convenient information processing device.

[0118] [3 Third embodiment] The third embodiment is a form in which, when selecting setting history information on the simple setting screen or the normal setting screen, it is possible to choose whether to execute the job in normal mode via the normal setting screen or in simple mode via the simple screen.

[0119] The functional configuration of the multifunction device according to the third embodiment can be the same as the functional configuration of the multifunction device 10 according to the first embodiment. Therefore, a description of the functional configuration of the multifunction device according to the third embodiment will be omitted, and the same reference numerals as those of the multifunction device 10 according to the first embodiment will be used in the description.

[0120] [3.1 Processing flow] The processing flow according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 15 and Fig. 16. Fig. 15 is a flowchart illustrating processing via the simple setting screen W10 when the simple mode is selected by the user. Note that the same processes as those described in Fig. 5 or Fig. 6 according to the first embodiment will be assigned the same reference numerals, and their description may be omitted.

[0121] When the user selects the simple mode, the control unit 11 accepts the selection of the simple mode (step S41).

[0122] The control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 based on the accepted simple mode on the display unit 13 (step S51).

[0123] After the simple setting screen W10 is displayed, the control unit 11 accepts the user's selection of setting history information. Then, the control unit 11 determines whether the setting history information selected by the user is setting history information related to a copy job executed in normal mode (step S260).

[0124] If the control unit 11 determines that the selected setting history information is setting history information related to a copy job executed under normal mode, it accepts the selection of a copy mode for executing the copy job related to the setting history information (step S260; Yes → step S270).

[0125] If the user selects the simple mode for executing the copy job related to the setting history information, the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 on the display unit 13 (step S280; Yes → step S130). Then, the control unit 11 executes the new copy job and ends the process (step S100).

[0126] On the other hand, if it is determined that the selected setting history information is not setting history information related to a copy job executed in normal mode, the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 on the display unit 13 (step S260; No -> step S130).Then, the control unit 11 executes a new copy job and ends the process (step S100).

[0127] If the user does not select the simple mode for executing the copy job related to the setting history information, the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 on the display unit 13 (step S280; No → step S140). Then, the control unit 11 executes the new copy job and ends the process (step S100).

[0128] FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating processing via the normal setting screen W20 when the normal mode is selected by the user.

[0129] When the normal mode is selected by the user, the control unit 11 accepts the selection of the normal mode (step S43).

[0130] The control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 based on the accepted normal mode on the display unit 13 (step S53).

[0131] After the normal setting screen W20 is displayed, the control unit 11 accepts the user's selection of setting history information. Then, the control unit 11 determines whether the setting history information selected by the user is setting history information related to a copy job executed in simple mode (step S290).

[0132] If the control unit 11 determines that the selected setting history information is setting history information related to a copy job executed in simple mode, it accepts the selection of a copy mode for executing the copy job related to the setting history information (step S290; Yes → step S300).

[0133] If the user selects the simple mode for executing the copy job related to the setting history information, the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 on the display unit 13 (step S310; Yes → step S130). Then, the control unit 11 executes the new copy job and ends the process (step S100).

[0134] On the other hand, if it is determined that the selected setting history information is not setting history information related to a copy job executed in simple mode, the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 on the display unit 13 (step S290; No → step S140), and then the control unit 11 executes a new copy job and ends the process (step S100).

[0135] If the user does not select the simple mode for executing the copy job related to the setting history information, the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 on the display unit 13 (step S310; No → step S140). Then, the control unit 11 executes the new copy job and ends the process (step S100).

[0136] [3.2 Example of operation] FIG. 17 shows an example of the operation of selecting whether to execute the job in normal mode via the normal setting screen or in simple mode via the simple screen when the user has selected simple mode and the setting history information selected via the simple setting screen W10 is for a job executed in normal mode.

[0137] This operation example corresponds to the processing described in the flowchart of Fig. 15. Here, the state in which the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 will be described as "State 1" or "State 1a," the state in which the control unit 11 displays the setting history display screen W30 will be described as "State 2," and the state in which the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 will be described as "State 3."

[0138] When the setting history display button B17a is pressed in state 1 where the simple setting screen W10 is displayed, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen to the setting history display screen W30 (arrow 1-2 in the figure, state 2).

[0139] In state 2, when the user selects setting history information relating to a copy job executed in normal mode, the control unit 11 displays a mode selection screen W50 that accepts the mode selection of whether to execute the copy job based on the setting history information in normal mode or simple mode.

[0140] When the user selects the simple mode via the mode selection screen W50, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1a in the figure, state 2 → state 1a).

[0141] On the other hand, when the user selects normal mode via the mode selection screen W50, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the normal setting screen W20 (arrow 2-3 in the figure, state 2→3).

[0142] In addition, in state 2, when the user selects setting history information related to a copy job executed in simple mode, the control unit 11 does not display the mode selection screen W50, but transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1a in the figure, state 2 → state 1a).

[0143] FIG. 18 shows an example of the operation of selecting whether to execute the job in normal mode via the normal setting screen or in simple mode via the simple screen when the user has selected normal mode and the setting history information selected via the normal setting screen W20 is a job executed in simple mode.

[0144] This operation example corresponds to the processing described in the flowchart of Fig. 16. Here, the state in which the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 will be described as "State 1," the state in which the control unit 11 displays the setting history display screen W30 as "State 2," and the state in which the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 as "State 3" or "State 3a."

[0145] When the setting history display button B17b is pressed in state 3 where the normal setting screen W20 is displayed, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen to the setting history display screen W30 (arrow 3-2 in the figure, state 2).

[0146] In state 2, when the user selects setting history information relating to a copy job executed in simple mode, the control unit 11 displays a mode selection screen W50 that accepts the mode selection of whether to execute the copy job based on the setting history information in normal mode or simple mode.

[0147] When the user selects the simple mode via the mode selection screen W50, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1 in the figure, state 1).

[0148] On the other hand, when the user selects the normal mode via the mode selection screen W50, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the normal setting screen W20 (arrow 2-3a in the figure, state 3a).

[0149] In addition, in state 2, when the user selects setting history information related to a copy job executed in normal mode, the control unit 11 does not display the mode selection screen W50, but transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the normal setting screen W20 (arrow 2-3a in the figure, state 3a).

[0150] As described above, according to the third embodiment, when selecting setting history information on the simple setting screen or the normal setting screen, it is possible to select whether to execute the job in normal mode via the normal setting screen or in simple mode via the simple screen, making it easy for the user to execute the job based on the setting history information via the setting screen desired, thereby providing a highly convenient information processing device.

[0151] [4 Fourth embodiment] The fourth embodiment is a form in which setting history information relating to a job is used when user authentication is valid.

[0152] The functional configuration of the multifunction device according to the fourth embodiment can be the same as the functional configuration of the multifunction device 10 according to the first embodiment. Therefore, a description of the functional configuration of the multifunction device according to the fourth embodiment will be omitted, and the same reference numerals as those of the multifunction device 10 according to the first embodiment will be used in the description.

[0153] [4.1 Processing flow] The process flow for using job-related setting history information when user authentication is enabled will be described using the flowchart in Fig. 19. Note that in the description of this figure, the same processes as those described in the flowchart in Fig. 12 according to the second embodiment will be assigned the same step numbers.

[0154] The control unit 11 displays a login screen on the display unit 13 (step S320). For example, the control unit 11 displays the login screen when the power is turned on, when the device is in standby mode, when the device is restored from a sleep mode, or the like.

[0155] The control unit 11 accepts input of information related to user authentication, such as a login username and a login password, from the user, and performs user authentication. In this case, the control unit 11 can perform user authentication by comparing the combination of the login username and login password input by the user with the combination of the login username and login password pre-registered in the device. User authentication may also be performed by a separate, external authentication server. In this case, the login username and login password for user authentication are stored in the authentication server. Incidentally, user authentication can be performed not only by the combination of the login username and login password, but also by a combination of an identification number, a registration number, or the like with a login password; possession authentication using a token, a key, an IC (Integrated Circuit) card, a smartphone, or the like; biometric authentication such as fingerprint authentication or face authentication.

[0156] If the user authentication is successful, the control unit 11 displays the home screen W40 on the display unit 13 (step S330; Yes→step S150).

[0157] When an instruction to display the setting history information is input by the user (step S160), the control unit 11 displays the setting history display screen W30 on the display unit 13.

[0158] Next, the control unit 11 accepts the selection of setting history information by the user (step S170) The control unit 11 determines whether the setting history information selected by the user is related to a copy job (step S180).

[0159] If the setting history information selected by the user is related to a copy job, the control unit 11 determines whether the setting history information is related to a job executed by another person (step S180; Yes→step S340).

[0160] If the setting history information relates to another person's executed job, the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 (step S340; Yes → step S210). After the simple setting screen W10 is displayed, the control unit 11 executes the simple copy job based on the execution instruction from the user (step S220), and ends the process.

[0161] In this case, depending on the job execution status, such as a high frequency of copy jobs in simple mode, or a system setting such as a preference for simple mode, such as "other people's copy jobs are prioritized to be executed in simple mode," the mode may be switched to simple mode even if the selected setting history information of another person relates to normal mode. Note that if the frequency of copy jobs in simple mode is not high, the mode may be switched to the same mode as the mode in which the copy job related to the selected setting history information was executed.

[0162] On the other hand, if the setting history information does not relate to another person's executed job, the control unit 11 determines that the selected setting history information is by the logged-in user and determines the mode of the setting history information (step S340; No → step S350).

[0163] If the setting history information is related to a simple mode job of the logged-in user, the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 (step S360; Yes → step S210). Then, the control unit 11 executes the simple copy job based on the user's instruction and ends the process (step S220).

[0164] On the other hand, if the setting history information relates to a normal mode job of the logged-in user (not a simple mode job), the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 (step S360; No → step S230).Then, the control unit 11 executes a normal copy job based on the user's instruction and ends the process (step S240).

[0165] [4.2 Example of operation] 20 shows an example of the configuration of the user authentication screen W60. The user authentication screen W60 includes a login user name input box Bx11, a login password input box Bx13, an authentication destination input box Bx15, a job status notification button B23c, an OK button B35, and a cancel button B37.

[0166] The login user name input box Bx11 accepts input of a login user name. The login password input box Bx13 accepts input of a login password. The authentication destination input box Bx15 accepts input of an authentication destination related to user authentication. The OK button B35 accepts an instruction to confirm input into the login user name input box Bx11, login password input box Bx13, and authentication destination input box Bx15. The cancel button B37 accepts an instruction to cancel the user authentication process via the user authentication screen W60.

[0167] 21 shows an example of operation when using setting history information related to a copy job executed by a user other than the logged-in user when user authentication is enabled. This example of operation corresponds to the processing described in steps S320 to S340; Yes to S220 in FIG. 19. Here, the description will be given assuming that the state in which the control unit 11 displays the user authentication screen W60 is "state a," the state in which the control unit 11 displays the home screen W40 is "state 0," the state in which the control unit 11 displays the setting history display screen W30 is "state 2," and the state in which the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 is "state 1."

[0168] In state a where the user authentication screen W60 is displayed, if the user authentication is successful, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen to the home screen W40 (arrow a-0 in the figure, state 0).

[0169] When the setting history display button B17c is pressed in state 0 where the home screen W40 is displayed, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen to the setting history display screen W30 (arrow 0-2 in the figure, state 2).

[0170] In state 2, when the logged-in user selects another person's copy job (normal mode), the control unit 11 transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1 in the figure, state 1). In this case, the transition to the simple mode may be based on the job execution status, such as a high execution frequency of copy jobs in simple mode, or a system setting such as a simple mode priority, such as "other person's copy jobs are prioritized to be executed in simple mode." Note that if the execution frequency of copy jobs in simple mode is not high, the transition may be to the same mode as the mode in which the copy job related to the setting history information selected by the user was executed.

[0171] Fig. 22 shows an example of operation when using setting history information related to a copy job executed by a logged-in user when user authentication is enabled. This example of operation corresponds to the processing described in steps S320 to S340; No to S240 in Fig. 19. Here, the description will be given assuming that the state in which the control unit 11 displays the user authentication screen W60 is "state a," the state in which the control unit 11 displays the home screen W40 is "state 0," the state in which the control unit 11 displays the setting history display screen W30 is "state 2," the state in which the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 is "state 1," and the state in which the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 is "state 3."

[0172] In state a where the user authentication screen W60 is displayed, if the user authentication is successful, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen to the home screen W40 (arrow a-0 in the figure, state 0).

[0173] When the setting history display button B17c is pressed in state 0 where the home screen W40 is displayed, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen to the setting history display screen W30 (arrow 0-2 in the figure, state 2).

[0174] In state 2, when the logged-in user selects their own copy job (simple mode or normal mode), the control unit 11 transitions from the setting history display screen W30 to either the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1 in the figure, state 1) or the normal setting screen W20 (arrow 2-3 in the figure, state 3), which is the display screen used when the job is executed.

[0175] As described above, according to the fourth embodiment, when user authentication is enabled, a setting screen for executing a job based on setting history information related to the executed job of the logged-in user or another user is selected based on the setting history information. This makes it easy for the user to execute a job based on setting history information via the setting screen desired by the user, thereby providing a highly convenient information processing device.

[0176] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible. In other words, embodiments obtained by combining technical means that are appropriately modified within the scope of the present invention are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

[0177] Furthermore, although the above-described embodiments are described separately for the sake of convenience, they may of course be combined and executed within the scope of technical feasibility.

[0178] In addition, the programs that run on each device in the embodiments are programs that control the CPU, etc. (programs that make a computer function) so as to realize the functions of the above-described embodiments. Information handled by these devices is temporarily stored in a temporary storage device (e.g., RAM) during processing, and then stored in various storage devices such as ROMs and HDDs, and is read, modified, and written by the CPU as needed.

[0179] Here, the recording medium for storing the program may be any of semiconductor media (e.g., ROM, non-volatile memory card, etc.), optical recording media / magneto-optical recording media (e.g., DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), MO (Magneto Optical Disc), MD (Mini Disc), CD (Compact Disc), BD (Blu-ray (registered trademark) Disc, etc.)), magnetic recording media (e.g., magnetic tape, flexible disk, etc.). Furthermore, not only are the functions of the above-described embodiments realized by executing the loaded program, but the functions of the present invention may also be realized by processing in cooperation with an operating system or other application programs, etc., based on instructions from the program.

[0180] Furthermore, when distributing the program on the market, the program can be stored on a portable recording medium and distributed, or transferred to a server computer connected via a network such as the Internet. In this case, the storage device of the server computer is of course included in the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0181] 10 Multifunction device 11 Control section 13 Display section 15 Operation input section 17 Communications Department 19 Image forming unit 21 Image reading unit 23 Memory section 231 Job Execution Program 232 Setting history information processing program 233 Display Processing Program 234 Mode Judgment Program 235 Setting value storage area 236 Setting history information storage area 237 Display Content Storage Area 25 Paper feed section 27 Paper output section

Claims

1. The device includes a display unit, a storage unit, and a control unit, The control unit displaying on the display unit either an execution screen for receiving a job execution instruction from a home screen, which is a basic screen for receiving operation inputs from a user, or a simplified execution screen obtained by simplifying the display content of the execution screen; The storage unit storing history information relating to the job for which an execution instruction has been received via either the execution screen or the simplified execution screen; The control unit An information processing apparatus, characterized in that the execution screen or the simplified execution screen is displayed on the display unit in accordance with a selection of settings displayed on the home screen.

2. The control unit 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the history information relating to the job for which an execution instruction has been accepted via the execution screen is selected, it is determined that the execution instruction for the job is to be accepted via the simplified execution screen.

3. The control unit The information processing device according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that when the history information relating to the job for which an execution instruction has been received via the execution screen is selected, a selection screen is displayed on the display unit prompting the user to select whether to input the execution instruction for the job via either the execution screen or the simplified execution screen.

4. The control unit An information processing device as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that when the history information related to the job for which an execution instruction has been accepted via the execution screen is selected, if the job content can be executed via the simple execution screen, it is determined that the execution instruction for the job will be accepted via the simple execution screen.

5. The control unit An information processing device as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that when the setting history information related to the job for which an execution instruction has been accepted via the simple execution screen is selected, a selection screen is displayed on the display unit prompting the user to select whether to input an execution instruction for the job via either the execution screen or the simple execution screen.

6. The control unit displaying a reception screen for receiving an instruction to display the history information on the display unit; An information processing device as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that when an input of an instruction to display the history information is accepted via the reception screen, a selection screen is displayed on the display unit prompting the user to select whether to input an instruction to execute the job via either the execution screen or the simplified execution screen.

7. An authentication unit that authenticates a user, The control unit 7. The information processing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein when the user is authenticated, an instruction to display the history information is accepted via the reception screen, and when the history information relating to the job executed by another user is selected, it is determined that an instruction to execute the job is accepted via the simplified execution screen.

8. The control unit 8. The information processing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein when the user is authenticated, an instruction to display the history information is accepted via the reception screen, and when the history information relating to the job executed by the user is selected, it is determined that an instruction to execute the job is accepted via the execution screen.

9. A control method for an information processing device, comprising: a display step of displaying on a display device either an execution screen for receiving a job execution instruction from a home screen, which is a basic screen for receiving operation inputs from a user, or a simplified execution screen obtained by simplifying the display content of the execution screen; a storage step of storing history information relating to the job for which an execution instruction has been received via either the execution screen or the simplified execution screen in a storage device; a selection and display step of displaying the execution screen or the simplified execution screen on the display device in accordance with a selection of a setting displayed on the home screen.

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