Image forming device

Abstract

To provide an image processing apparatus that reduces the burden on a user related to selection of destination information acquired from an external device, and thereby provides higher convenience.SOLUTION: In a multifunctional machine 10 as one form of an image processing apparatus, a control unit acquires destination information from an external device, controls a transmission job using the acquired destination information, and performs display control of the destination information according to a screen mode of the transmission job that receives a request for acquiring the destination information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Image processing devices that have transmission job functions such as image transmission and fax transmission are Acquire destination information such as email addresses and fax numbers managed by external devices such as smartphones. Some have the functionality.

[0003] The destination information acquired from the external device is set as the destination of the transmission job executed by the image processing device. The image processing device can set the acquired destination information to be the same as the destination information it manages. It can be utilized in a variety of ways.

[0004] For example, in Patent Document 1, a function such as Scan to E-mail or Scan To FAX function, after one of the functions is selected, the destination acquired from an external device An image processing device is disclosed that performs destination setting for selected functions based on the information. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-062349 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] Incidentally, when the destination information acquired from the external device is displayed on the image processing device side, the acquisition request The display of the acquired destination information may be restricted depending on the operation mode of the transmission job when it is performed. For example, obtaining destination information through a dedicated screen for fax transmission has not been possible. When a request is made, in the prior art, not only the fax number but also other sending information such as an email address is sent. Since the destination information related to the job is also displayed, the user can easily understand the destination information displayed. It was necessary to search for the desired destination information from the

[0007] The object of the present disclosure is to reduce the burden on the user in selecting destination information acquired from an external device, The object is to provide an image processing device and the like that is more convenient. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to solve the above problem, the image processing device according to the present disclosure acquires destination information from an external device. an acquisition unit that can acquire the destination information; and a job execution unit that executes a transmission job using the acquired destination information. and a control unit, wherein the control unit is configured to receive the transmission job that has received the request to obtain the destination information. The display of the destination information is restricted in accordance with the screen mode.

[0009] The control method according to the present disclosure includes an acquisition step of acquiring destination information from an external device; a job execution step for executing a transmission job using the destination information; and a control step. In the control step, the destination information acquisition request is received in response to a screen mode of the transmission job. The display of the destination information is restricted. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present disclosure, the burden on the user in selecting destination information acquired from an external device is reduced, It is possible to provide a more convenient image processing device and the like. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram for schematically explaining the overall configuration 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] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating history information. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating destination information. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the functional configuration of a terminal device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] 1 is a flowchart illustrating a processing flow according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] 1 is a flowchart illustrating a processing flow according to the first embodiment. [Figure 8] 1 is a flowchart illustrating a processing flow according to the first embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation according to the first embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation according to the first embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation according to the first embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation according to the first embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation according to the first embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation according to the first embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation according to the first embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation according to the first embodiment. [Figure 17] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of operation according to the second embodiment. [Figure 18] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation according to the second embodiment. [Figure 19] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of operation according to the second embodiment. [Figure 20]FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation according to the third embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. A multifunction device that executes functions such as sending an image or copying on a job-by-job basis is a type of image processing device. The following embodiment is an example for explaining the present disclosure, and The technical scope of the description set forth in the claims is not limited to the following description.

[0013] [1 First Embodiment] In the first embodiment, when a transmission job such as a fax or image transmission is executed, the transmission job is A standard setting screen that allows all settings related to job execution or a simplified version of the standard setting screen This is a type of multifunction device that allows execution of a transmission job via the easy setting screen. The screen mode that displays the screen is normal mode, and the screen mode that displays the simple settings screen is simple mode. The screen mode in which the home screen is displayed will be referred to as the basic mode. Image transmission (job) can be performed by email transmission (job) and / or IFAX transmission (job). It will be explained as including.

[0014] [1.1 Functional Configuration] FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the overall configuration of a multifunction peripheral 10 according to a first embodiment. The terminal device 30 is connected to the external device, and information can be transmitted and received between them. It is configured to do so.

[0015] Here, the connection method to the terminal device 30 is not particularly limited, but for example, Bl Bluetooth (registered trademark), NFC (Near field communication), Wi-Fi (registered trademark) (trademark), ZigBee (registered trademark), Irda, Wireless USB, etc. In FIG. 1, the multifunction peripheral 10 can communicate with the terminal device by wireless communication. Although an example of direct connection to the device 30 is shown, it is also possible to use a LAN (Local Area Network) or a WAN (Wide Area Network). It is also possible to connect via a network (not shown) such as the Internet. It is Noh.

[0016] There is also no particular limit to the number of terminal devices 30 that can be connected to the multifunction device 10. The terminal devices 30 may have the same functional configuration or different functional configurations. No.

[0017] [1.1.1 About the Multifunction Device 10] 2 is a functional configuration diagram of the multifunction device 10. The multifunction device 10 includes a control unit 11, a display unit 13, and , an operation input unit 15, a communication unit 17, an image forming unit 19, an image reading unit 21, and a storage unit 23 It is equipped with:

[0018] The control unit 11 controls the entire multifunction peripheral 10. The control unit 11 controls, for example, one or more operations. The control unit 11 is configured by a memory (CPU (Central Processing Unit) etc.). The functions are realized by reading and executing various programs stored in the memory 23. .

[0019] The display unit 13 displays various information to the user, etc. The display unit 13 is, for example, an LCD (Liquid crystal display) and organic EL (Electro-luminescence) displays It can be configured.

[0020] The operation input unit 15 accepts input of information by a user or the like. The operation input unit 15 can be configured with a keyboard (for example, a numeric keypad), buttons, etc. The display unit 13 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 may be, for example, a resistive film method, an infrared method, or an electromagnetic induction method. , a capacitance type, or the like can be adopted.

[0021] As described above, the communication unit 17 is a communication device that supports Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi, ZigB It is equipped with wireless communication interfaces such as ee, Irda, and wireless USB. The unit 17 is connected to a network (not shown) such as a LAN, a WAN, the Internet, a telephone line, or a fax line. Wired / wireless interface or both for communicating with other devices via a network It is also possible to provide a

[0022] The image forming unit 19 forms an image based on the image data on a sheet of paper as a recording medium. The forming unit 19 feeds paper from a paper feed unit (not shown) and forms an image on the paper based on image data. After the image is formed, the image is discharged to a paper discharge unit (not shown). The image forming unit 19 can be configured by a laser printer or the like. For example, use a toner cartridge (not shown) that corresponds to the color of the ink (cyan, magenta, yellow, black). An image is formed using toner supplied from the toner supplying device.

[0023] The image reading unit 21 scans and reads the document image to be read, thereby generating image data. The image reading unit 21 is, for example, a CCD (Charge Coupled Device), a CIS (Contour Inspection System), It can be configured as a scanner device equipped with an image sensor such as a photosensitive contact image sensor. The image reading unit 21 reads the reflected light image from the document image using an image sensor, There are no particular limitations on the configuration as long as it is capable of generating image data.

[0024] The storage unit 23 stores various programs and data required for the operation of the multifunction device 10. The storage unit 23 may be, for example, a RAM (Random access memory), a HDD (Hard disk drive), It is composed of storage devices such as SSD (Solid state drive) and ROM (Read only memory). It is possible.

[0025] In the first embodiment, the storage unit 23 stores a job execution program 231 and a history information processing program. a program 232, a destination information acquisition program 233, a destination determination program 234, A display processing program 235 is stored, and a history information storage area 236 and a destination information storage area 237 are stored. 37 and ensure.

[0026] The job execution program 231 executes each function such as fax, image transmission, or copy. This is a program that the control unit 11 reads out in order to execute the job. The control unit 11 that reads the RAM controls the display unit 13, the operation input unit 15, the communication unit 17, and the image forming unit 19, the image reading unit 21, and other job execution units involved in the execution of the job. In addition, the control unit 11 that reads the job execution program 231 executes the following. Various jobs can be executed based on the setting values ​​stored as history information.

[0027] The history information processing program 232 is used for, for example, acquiring setting values ​​related to job execution, This is a program that the control unit 11 reads when generating information and performing various processes on history information. The control unit 11 that reads out the history information processing program 232 performs the following based on the acquired setting values. Then, the control unit 11 stores the generated history information in the history information storage area 236. Store in.

[0028] The destination information acquisition program 233 executes a control process when a request for acquiring destination information is received from a user. The destination information acquisition program 233 is a program read by the control unit 11. Reference numeral 11 functions as an acquisition unit, and acquires email addresses and fax numbers managed by the terminal device 30. , a telephone number, or an IFAX address. There are no particular restrictions on the means of obtaining destination information, but for example, PBAP (Ph Phone book transfer profiles such as OPP (Object push profile) and OPP (Object one book access profile) A rule can be used.

[0029] The destination determination program 234 determines whether the destination information acquired from the terminal device 30 corresponds to the job type. This is a program that the control unit 11 reads out when determining the type of destination and classifying the destination. The control unit 11 that reads the destination determination program 234 refers to the acquired destination information and determines the destination. The control unit 11 determines the type of the destination included in the destination information. The destination is classified. The determination of the destination type will be explained later.

[0030] The display processing program 235 displays a normal setting screen, a simple setting screen, a history information display screen, or When a home screen or the like as a basic screen is displayed on the display unit 13 according to the screen mode, the control unit 1 The control unit 11 reads the display processing program 235. Based on frame information and content placement information (not shown), various screens such as a normal setting screen are displayed. The result is displayed on the display unit 13.

[0031] The history information storage area 236 is a storage area for storing history information in, for example, a data table format. The history information according to the present disclosure includes, for example, the execution date and time, the job type, and the operation mode of the job. A combination of information about the execution history of the job and some or all of the setting values ​​related to the job execution. The information consists of the following: An identifier such as a job ID is attached to uniquely identify the information. The history information stored in the history information storage area 236 can be configured as history information. The control unit 11 reads out the history information as needed, creates a history information display screen, and uses the history information. Used to run a new job.

[0032] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the data structure of the history information stored in the history information storage area 236. For example, the history information relating to job ID "001" indicates that the job type is "copy" and This shows a job executed in simple mode on the execution date and time "2020 / 04 / 01, 9:00". The setting values ​​are, for example, color mode, document / paper size, density, image quality, resolution, and magnification. It also includes settings related to image formation such as data format. History information: Color mode: Full color, Original size: A4, Paper size: A4, Magnification: The setting values ​​shown in Figure 3 are merely examples and may differ from those in this The setting values ​​disclosed are not limited to those shown in FIG.

[0033] The history information for job ID "002" shows that the job type is "Email sending" and the execution date and time is "2 This shows a job that was executed in normal mode on April 1, 2020, at 11:00. The history information for job ID "002" is color mode: full color, resolution: 200x200 In addition to the settings such as dpi, format: PDF, etc., please enter the email address "aiueo@sam ple.com” destination.

[0034] The history information for job ID "003" shows that the job type is "Fax transmission" and the execution date and time is " This represents a job that was executed in normal mode on April 1, 2020, at 13:10. The history information for job ID "003" includes settings such as image quality: normal, density: dark, etc. Includes the fax number "12-3456-7890".

[0035] The history information for job ID "004" shows that the job type is "Email sending" and the execution date and time is "2 This shows a job that was executed in simple mode on April 2, 2020, at 13:30. The history information for job ID "004" is color mode: black and white, resolution: 200x200dpi In addition to the settings such as format: TIFF, the email address "aiueo@sampl e.com” destination.

[0036] The history information for job ID "005" shows that the job type is "Email sending" and the execution date and time is "2 This shows a job that was executed in simple mode on April 2, 2020, at 13:40. The history information for job ID "005" is in full color, with a resolution of 400x400. In addition to the settings such as dpi, format: PDF, etc., the email address "aaaaa@sam ple.com” destination.

[0037] The history information for job ID "006" shows that the job type is "Fax Sending" and the execution date and time is " This represents a job that was executed in simple mode on April 2, 2020, at 13:50. The history information for job ID "006" includes the settings such as image quality: normal, density: automatic, etc., as well as "2 2-3333-4444” address.

[0038] The history information for job ID "007" shows that the job type is "IFAX sending" and the execution date and time is " This represents a job that was executed in normal mode on April 3, 2020, at 10:00. The history information for job ID "007" includes settings such as image quality: normal, density: automatic, and IF Includes the destination AX address "i-sashisu@sample.com".

[0039] The destination information storage area 237 stores destination information acquired from the terminal device 30 in, for example, a data table. The destination information stored in the destination information storage area 237 is stored in the following format: The control unit 11 reads it out as needed and uses it for destination display processing according to the operation mode of the transmission job. can be done.

[0040] FIG. 4(a) shows an example of the data structure of the destination information stored in the destination information storage area 237. For example, the destination information related to ID "01" has the destination name "Ai Ueo". Depending on the destination type, email address: aiueo@sample.com, fax Number: 00-1111-2222, Phone number: aa-bbbb-cccc, IFAX address This is an example of storing the reply: i-aiueo@sample.com. The illustrated destination information is merely an example, and the destination information according to the present disclosure is not necessarily the same as that shown in FIG. It is not limited to only the above.

[0041] The destination information for ID "02" is "Kaki Hisaeko" and the destination name is "Kaki Hisaeko". Email address: kakiku@sample.com, Fax number: 33-4444- This is an example of storing 5555, phone number: dd-eeee-ffff.

[0042] The destination information for ID "03" has the destination name "Isuzu" and is Email address: sashisu@sample.com, Fax number: 66-7777 -8888, Phone number: gg-hhhh-iiii, IFAX address: i-sashi Here is an example of storing su@sample.com.

[0043] The destination information for ID "04" is that the destination name is "Tate Denjin" and the file is Remember the phone number: 99-0000-1111, phone number: jj-kkkk-llll Here is an example.

[0044] The destination information related to ID "05" has the destination name "Natan Nureono" and, depending on the destination type, Email address: nani@sample.com, Fax number: 22-3333-4 444, this is an example of storing the phone number: mm-oooo-pppp.

[0045] The destination information stored in the destination information storage area 237 is not leaked to a third party. From the viewpoint of preventing leakage, it is preferable that the destination information is deleted after the job using the destination information is executed.

[0046] [1.1.2 Terminal Device 30] FIG. 5 is a functional configuration diagram of the terminal device 30. The terminal device 30 according to the present disclosure includes, for example, Consider so-called mobile terminal devices such as smartphones, tablets, mobile phones, and laptops. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As long as the configuration allows communication with the multifunction device 10, A stationary terminal device such as a desktop computer can also be included in the terminal device 30 according to the present disclosure. Cut.

[0047] Such a terminal device 30 includes a control unit 31, a display unit 33, an operation input unit 35, and a communication The device includes a processing unit 37 and a storage unit 39.

[0048] The control unit 31 controls the entire terminal device 30. The control unit 31 controls, for example, one or more processors. The control unit 31 is configured by a computing device (CPU, etc.). The function is realized by reading and executing the program.

[0049] The display unit 33 displays various information to the user. The display unit 33 may be, for example, an LCD or It can be configured with an organic EL display or the like.

[0050] The operation input unit 35 receives information input by a user or the like. The touch panel can be configured to allow input via the touch panel 33. The input detection methods for the touch panel include, for example, resistive film, infrared, electromagnetic induction, and static electricity. A capacitance method can be adopted.

[0051] The communication unit 37 supports Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi, ZigBee, Irda, The communication unit 37 is provided with a communication interface such as a wireless USB. AN, the Internet, a telephone line, a fax line, or other network (not shown) It may also have a wired and / or wireless interface for communication with the equipment. It is Noh.

[0052] The storage unit 39 stores various programs and data necessary for the operation of the terminal device 30. The storage unit 39 is configured by a storage device such as a RAM, HDD, SSD, or ROM. It is possible.

[0053] In the first embodiment, the storage unit 39 stores an application program 391 and destination information. The information management program 392 is stored, and a destination information storage area 393 is secured.

[0054] The application program 391 may be, for example, an email, a fax, a call, an SNS, or an animation. The program that the control unit 31 reads when executing various applications such as video and music listening, games, etc. It is a program.

[0055] The destination information management program 392 is used in applications such as e-mail, fax, and telephone. The recipient's email address, fax number, telephone number, IFAX address, etc. This is a program that the control unit 31 reads when managing destination information. Performs processes related to destination information such as new registration, editing, and deletion based on user instructions. In addition, the control unit 31 receives a request for receiving destination information from the multifunction device 10 and then acquires the destination information from the multifunction device 10. The control unit 31 outputs information when the request to acquire destination information is made using a telephone number such as PBAP or OPP. When the transfer is performed based on the directory transfer profile, the destination information is You can output the destination information in vCard format. The destination information management program 392 is also available as an application program 393. 91.

[0056] The destination information storage area 393 stores an e-mail address, a fax number, a telephone number, an IFAX address, It is a storage area that stores destination information that associates identification information such as destination name and ID with destinations such as addresses. do.

[0057] [1.2 Processing flow] Next, a process flow according to the first embodiment will be described. 10 is a flowchart illustrating the display control of a destination according to the screen mode of a transmission job when be.

[0058] The control unit 11 accepts the selection of the screen mode by the user (step S10). The user can select, for example, the history information of jobs executed under each screen mode or the basic mode. You can select normal mode or simple mode for job execution via the home screen. .

[0059] Next, the control unit 11 displays a setting screen based on the screen mode selected by the user on the display unit. In this case, the control unit 11 displays the selected item on the display 13 (step S20). The settings can be made on either the normal setting screen corresponding to the normal mode or the simple setting screen corresponding to the simple mode. The setting screen is displayed on the display unit 13.

[0060] When the destination information acquisition button provided on the normal setting screen or the simple setting screen is pressed, Then, the control unit 11 reads out the destination information acquisition program 233. The control unit 11 reads the program 233 and requests the terminal device 30 to output the destination information. do.

[0061] In response to a request for acquiring destination information from the multifunction device 10, the control unit 31 of the terminal device 30 acquires the destination information. By reading out the management program 392, the destination information to be managed is output.

[0062] When the destination information is output from the terminal device 30, the control unit 11 acquires it (step S 30).

[0063] When the control unit 11 acquires the destination information from the terminal device 30, it executes the destination determination program 234. By reading out the address, the destination type is determined and the destination is classified (step S40). The determination of the destination type by the unit 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0064] FIG. 4(b) shows the output format of the destination information relating to the destination name "Ai Ueo" shown in FIG. 4(a). The control unit 11 determines whether "TEL" and "E" are included in the acquired destination information in vCard format. The destination type is determined by referring to the value of the "TEL" field. PE=VOICE:aa-bbbb-cccc" represents destination information based on voice communication. In this case, the control unit 11 determines the destination type as "telephone" and sets the destination (aa-bbb b-cccc) is classified as a telephone number. Similarly, "TYPE=FAX:" of "TEL" is classified as a telephone number. 00-1111-2222" represents destination information based on fax communication. The control unit 11 determines the destination type as "fax" and sets the destination (00-1111-222 2) is classified as a fax number. On the other hand, "TYPE=INTERN" of "EMAIL" ET:aiueo@sample.com” represents the destination information based on email communication. In this case, the control unit 11 determines the destination type as "email" and sample.com) as an email address. YPE=IFAX:i-aiueo@sample.com” is based on IFAX communication In this case, the control unit 11 determines the destination type as "IFAX". , classify the destination (i-aiueo@sample.com) as an IFAX address.

[0065] Next, the control unit 11 determines whether the screen mode selected by the user is the simple mode. Check (step S50).

[0066] When the screen mode selected by the user is the simple mode, the control unit 11 The corresponding destination is displayed on the display unit 13 (step S50; Yes→step S60).

[0067] Then, the control unit 11 executes a new job using the destination selected by the user, The process ends (step S70). After the job is executed, the destination information storage area 237 stores If the stored destination information is to be erased, the destination information is erased after step S70 is completed. An erasing step may also be provided.

[0068] On the other hand, if the screen mode selected by the user is the normal mode, the control unit 11 The destination according to the type is displayed on the display unit 13 (step S50; No→step S80).

[0069] Then, the control unit 11 executes a new job using the destination of the other destination type selected by the user. The program is executed and the process is terminated (step 70).

[0070] Next, the display control of the destination according to the destination type in step S60 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This will be explained using a flow chart.

[0071] The control unit 11 determines whether the transmission job related to the screen mode selected by the user is a fax transmission job. It is determined whether the job is a job (step S6010).

[0072] If the transmission job is a fax transmission job, the control unit 11 displays only the fax number. The result is displayed on the display unit 13 (step S6010; Yes→step S6020).

[0073] On the other hand, if the transmission job is not a fax transmission job, the control unit 11 Only the IFAX address and the IFAX address are displayed on the display unit 13 (step S6010; No → step S6030).

[0074] Next, the display control unit of the destination according to the destination type in step S80 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG. This will be explained using a flowchart.

[0075] First, the control unit 11 determines whether a transmission job related to the screen mode selected by the user is a fax. It is determined whether or not the job is a transmission job (step S8010).

[0076] If the transmission job is a fax transmission job, the control unit 11 displays only the fax number. The result is displayed on the display unit 13 (step S8010; Yes→step S8020).

[0077] Next, the control unit 11 selects an email address and an IF as a destination of another destination type by the user. It is determined whether an instruction to display the AX address has been input (step S8030).

[0078] The user can specify the display of email addresses and IFAX addresses as destinations of other destination types. When the email address and IFAX address are input, the control unit 11 displays the email address and IFAX address on the display unit 13. (Step S8030: Yes → Step S8040). If the display instruction for email addresses and IFAX addresses as destinations of other destination types is not entered, If not, the control unit 11 ends the process with the fax number displayed (step S 8030;No).

[0079] On the other hand, if the transmission job is not a fax transmission job, the control unit 11 Only the IFAX address and the IFAX address are displayed on the display unit 13 (step S8010; No → step S8050).

[0080] Next, the control unit 11 receives a user instruction to display a fax number as a destination of another destination type. It is determined whether or not a command has been input (step S8060).

[0081] If the user inputs a command to display the fax number as a destination of another destination type, the The control unit 11 displays the fax number on the display unit 13 (step S8060; Yes → step On the other hand, the user can specify the display of fax numbers as destinations of other destination types. If no information is entered, the control unit 11 displays the email address and IFAX address. In this state, the process ends (step S8060; No).

[0082] [1.3 Example of operation] Next, an example of operation according to the first embodiment will be described. First, the screen mode selected by the user An example of the operation related to the selection (corresponding to the process of step S10 in FIG. 6) will be described. For example, you can select the history information of jobs executed under each screen mode or view the screen via the home screen. Mode selection is one example.

[0083] FIG. 9 shows an example of the configuration of the history information display screen W10 that displays job history information. The information display screen W10 displays the job history information of the job that is the same as or similar to the job in question. This is a screen that accepts the selection of history information by the user when performing the operation. The touch panel type operation input unit 15 provided on the screen 13 allows the user to input the information divided into sections on the screen. Pressing of each button area by the user is detected, allowing the user to perform various inputs.

[0084] The history information display screen W10 includes a history information display area R10 and a job status notification button B10. The history information display area R10 is displayed in either the normal mode or the simple mode. The history of jobs executed below can be displayed as history information. 10 is a display example in which the history information exemplified in is displayed so as to be selectable by the user.

[0085] Here, for example, if the user selects the history information A10 relating to the job ID "6", The control unit 11 displays a simple setting screen that reflects the contents of the setting values ​​included in the history information. That is, the user can select "Normal" or "Normal" displayed in the mode item of the history information display screen W10. By referring to "Simple" and selecting the history information according to the mode item, you can switch between normal mode and You can select one of the following screen modes:

[0086] The job status notification button B10 is a button that accepts input of a command to display the execution status of a job. When the job status notification button B10 is pressed, the control unit 11 notifies the execution status of the job. The status is displayed on a display screen (not shown).

[0087] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of selecting a screen mode via the home screen W20. The home screen W20 is displayed, for example, when the power is turned on, when the device is in standby mode, when the device is restored from sleep mode, etc. This screen is displayed on the display unit 13 and functions as a basic screen for accepting operation inputs from the user. The home screen W20 includes a job processing selection button B12 and a display switching button B26.

[0088] The job / processing selection button B12 allows the user to select the desired job type and various processes. For example, the user can click the "History Information" button included in the job processing selection button B12. By pressing the button B14, the history information display screen shown in FIG. 9 can be displayed. It is possible.

[0089] In addition, the user can press the "Simple Fax" button B16 to send faxes in simple mode. The control unit 11 can execute a fax transmission job by pressing the "Simple Fax" button. When button B16 is pressed, the simple setting screen for the fax transmission job is displayed. By pressing the "Fax" button B18, the user can start faxing in normal mode. The control unit 11 can execute a fax transmission job by pressing the "Fax" button B18. When it is received, the normal setting screen for the fax transmission job is displayed.

[0090] In addition, the user can press the "Simple Scan" button B20 to scan in simple mode. You can execute an image sending job (email sending job or IFAX sending job). When the "simple scan" button B20 is pressed, the control unit 11 starts the image transmission job. Similarly, the user can press the "Email" button B22 to display a simple setting screen for the "Email" button. By doing so, the mail sending job can be executed in the normal mode. When the "Email" button B22 is pressed, the normal setting screen for the email sending job is displayed. Display.

[0091] By the way, Figure 10 shows the job processing buttons that make up the job processing selection button B12. and then press the "Easy Copy" button, "Easy Fax" button B16, or "Easy Scan" button B20, "Email" button B22, "History Information" button B14, "External Address Book" button Eight job processing buttons: button B24, "Scan and save" button, and "Fax" button B18. This is an example of displaying the button, but for example, when accepting an IFAX sending job in normal mode, Other job processing buttons, such as the IFAX button, can be displayed by pressing the display switch button B26. It is possible to display the job processing selection button B12 shown in FIG. The configuration example is merely an example, and is not limited to the items shown in FIG.

[0092] FIG. 11A shows an example of the configuration of the simple setting screen W30 for a fax transmission job. 11(b) is an example of the configuration of the normal setting screen W40 for a fax transmission job. The setting screen W30 is a screen for displaying user information via the history information display screen W10 in FIG. 9 and the home screen W20 in FIG. It can be displayed via the mode selection process by the user or via the normal setting screen W40. The constant setting screen W40 is, for example, the history information display screen W10 in FIG. 9 and the home screen W2 in FIG. 0, and display the mode selection process via the simple setting screen W30. This operation example corresponds to the process in step S20 in FIG.

[0093] The simple setting screen W30 has more setting items that can be set by the user than the normal setting screen W40. The screen layout is simpler than the standard setting screen W40 due to limited vision. The screen W30 includes a setting value button B28a, an operation control button B30a, and a start button B 32a, the normal setting button B34a, the display switching button B36a, and the destination display area R12 It is equipped with a.

[0094] The setting value button B28a is a setting that can be set by the user via the simple setting screen W30. It accepts the selection and input of values ​​and the selection of various processes. For example, the user can click the address book button. Press it to set the fax destination address from the displayed address book (not shown) as the setting value. FIG. 11(a) shows the setting value buttons B28a, which are an "Address Book" button, "Sent History" button, "Direct Input" button, and "External Address Book" button B38a In addition, the other setting value button B28a can be displayed by pressing the display switching button B3 It can be displayed by pressing 6a.

[0095] When the user wants to obtain destination information from the terminal device 30, the user presses the “External Address Book” button B3 Upon pressing the "External Address Book" button B38a, the control unit 11 The information acquisition program 233 is read out and destination information is acquired from the terminal device 30 .

[0096] The operation control button B30a may be, for example, a reset button, a preview button, a history information table button, or the like. For example, the reset button is the setting value button B28a. The preview button allows you to reset the settings you have selected or entered via the Prior to executing the job, the display of a preview image is accepted. The manual reception button accepts a command to display the history information display screen W10 shown in FIG. The option accepts input from the user to manually receive a fax.

[0097] The start button B32a accepts input of an instruction to execute a fax transmission job. When the start button B32a is pressed, the control unit 11 executes the process related to the fax transmission job. do.

[0098] The normal settings button B34a accepts an instruction to switch the display to the normal settings screen W40.

[0099] The destination display area R12a includes the "Address Book" button and the "Send History" button of the setting value button B28a. button, "Direct Input" button, or "External Address Book" button B38a. This is a display area that displays the fax destinations that have been selected and entered.

[0100] The normal setting screen W40 shown in FIG. 11(b) displays all settings related to the execution of a fax transmission job. The screen is configured so that you can set the normal settings. 28b, the operation control button B30b, the start button B32b, and the destination display area R12 The setting value button B28b is a button for inputting the setting value via the normal setting screen W40. It accepts the selection and input of possible setting values ​​and the selection of various settings. For example, the user can press the density button Press the button to select the density, and choose from "dark," "normal," "light," and "automatic" options (not shown). The user can set the concentration-related setting value by selecting the desired setting value from the items listed. Figure 11(b) shows the configurable setting items, such as "density," "image quality," "original," and "large volume." Seven setting items: "Original Mode", "Thin Paper Reading", "Thick Paper Reading", and "Mixed Original" The setting values ​​displayed on the surface of the setting value button B28b are as follows: The settings of the applied setting history information are reflected and displayed (Figure 11(b) shows the job in Figure 3). (This is an example in which the setting values ​​related to the history information of the block ID "006" are applied.) The configuration of the setting value button B28b shown in b) is merely an example, and It is not limited to the items listed.

[0101] The setting value button B28b has an "Other Functions" button in addition to the above setting value items. By pressing the "Other Functions" button, the user can select other setting items than those displayed. Other setting value items can be called up to select and input setting values.

[0102] The operation control buttons B30b include a preview button, a reset button, and, for example, an "external "Address Book" button B38b, "History Information" button, "Call by Search Number" button, etc. When the user wants to obtain destination information from the terminal device 30, the user can press the “External Press the "Internal Address Book" button B38b. Press the "External Address Book" button B38b. Upon receiving the information, the control unit 11 reads out the destination information acquisition program 233 and acquires the destination information from the terminal device 30. Get information.

[0103] The operation control buttons B30b also include a simple setting button B34b. 34b accepts an instruction to switch the display to the simple setting screen W30.

[0104] The start button B32b accepts input of an instruction to execute a fax transmission job. When the start button B32b is pressed, the control unit 11 executes the process related to the fax transmission job. do.

[0105] The destination display area R12b includes an "External Address Book" button B38b, a "History Information" button, "Call by search number" button or fax number provided in the center of the normal setting screen W40 Displays the fax destination selected or entered either through direct input in the fax number input area R14. This is the display area.

[0106] FIG. 12(a) shows the “External Address Book” button on the simple setting screen W30 shown in FIG. 11(a). When the button B38a is pressed, the display screen W38a is displayed, which displays the acquired destination information of the terminal device 30. 50. The display screen W50 includes a destination area R16. This corresponds to the processing in step S60 of 6.

[0107] When acquiring destination information via the simple setting screen W30 for a fax transmission job, the destination type In addition, only the fax number that is the destination of the fax transmission job is displayed in the destination area R16. FIG. 12(a) shows the destinations associated with IDs "01" to "05" of the destination information shown in FIG. This is an example of displaying the name and fax number.

[0108] FIG. 12(b) shows the “External Address Book” button on the normal setting screen W40 shown in FIG. 11(b). When the button B38b is pressed, the display screen W38b is displayed, which displays the acquired destination information of the terminal device 30. 60. The display screen W60 includes a destination area R18. This corresponds to the processing in step S80 of 6.

[0109] When acquiring destination information via the normal setting screen W40 for a fax transmission job, the destination type In addition to the fax number that is the destination for the fax transmission job, the destination for other destination types A display button B40 for other destinations that accepts input for destination display is displayed in the destination area R18. By pressing the Display Other Destinations button B40, the user can display other destinations in addition to the fax number. If there are destinations of the type, they can be displayed. As in 12(a), the destination names associated with the IDs “01” to “05” of the destination information exemplified in FIG. This is an example of displaying a fax number.

[0110] FIG. 13 shows the control flow in response to the pressing of the display button B40 for other destinations on the display screen W60 of FIG. 10 is a configuration example of a display screen W62 displayed by the unit 11. In addition to the configuration of the destination area R18, the message related to the image transmission job related to other destination types is also displayed in 20. The mail address and IFAX address will be displayed.

[0111] The destination area R16 on the display screen W50, the destination area R18 on the display screen W60, or the table The destinations displayed in the destination area R20 of the display screen W62 can be selected by the user. The destination is displayed in the destination display area R12a of the simple setting screen W30 and in the destination list of the normal setting screen W40. The destination can be set in the display area R12b or the like.

[0112] FIG. 14(a) shows a simple setting screen W70 for an image transmission job (email transmission job). FIG. 14(b) shows an example of the normal setting screen W80 for an image transmission job. The simple setting screen W70 is similar to the history information display screen W10 in FIG. 9 and the home screen W10 in FIG. The mode selection process by the user via the screen W20 and the normal setting screen W80 are displayed. The normal setting screen W80 can be displayed, for example, in the same manner as the history information display screen W10 in FIG. The user can select modes via the home screen W20 and the simple setting screen W70. This operation example corresponds to the process of step S20 in FIG. do.

[0113] The simple setting screen W70 has more setting items that can be set by the user than the normal setting screen W80. The screen layout is simpler than the standard setting screen W80 due to limited vision. The screen W70 includes a setting value button B28c, an operation control button B30c, and a start button B 32c, a normal setting button B34c, a display switching button B36c, and a destination display area R12 It is equipped with c.

[0114] The setting value button B28c is a setting that can be set by the user via the simple setting screen W70. It accepts the selection and input of values ​​and the selection of various processes. For example, the user can click the address book button. Press it and set the destination for image transmission as the setting value from the displayed address book (not shown). In FIG. 14(a), the setting value buttons are the "Address Book" button, the "Send History" button, and the " "History" button, "External Address Book" button B38c, and "Save to Device" button In this example, four items are displayed. The other setting value buttons B28c can be switched by pressing the display switching button B It can be displayed by pressing 36c.

[0115] When the user wants to obtain destination information from the terminal device 30, the user presses the “External Address Book” button B3 Upon pressing the "External Address Book" button B38c, the control unit 11 The information acquisition program 233 is read out and destination information is acquired from the terminal device 30 .

[0116] The operation control buttons B30c include, for example, a reset button, a preview button, and an automatic setting button. button, history information display button, etc. For example, the reset button is the setting value button B28c The preview button allows you to reset the settings you have selected or entered via the image. Before executing a message transmission job, the preview image display instruction is accepted. Accepts the application of the device settings set in the system settings. History information display button accepts an instruction to display the history information display screen W10 illustrated in FIG.

[0117] The start button B32c accepts input of an instruction to execute an image transmission job. When the start button B32c is pressed, the control unit 11 executes the process related to the image transmission job. do.

[0118] The normal settings button B34c accepts an instruction to switch the display to the normal settings screen W80.

[0119] The destination display area R12c includes the "Address Book" button and the "Send History" button of the setting value button B28c. The address selected and entered via either the "" button or the "External Address Book" button B38c This is a display area that displays the destination of the message transmission.

[0120] The normal setting screen W80 shown in FIG. 14(b) displays all settings related to the execution of an image transmission job. The screen is configured so that you can set the normal settings. 28d, the operation control button B30d, the start button B32d, and the destination display area R12 d and equipped.

[0121] The setting value button B28d displays the setting values ​​that can be set by the user via the normal setting screen W80. The user can select and input various settings, for example, by pressing the color mode button. Pressing this button selects the color mode, "full color," "black and white," or "single color" (not shown). You can set the color mode by selecting the desired setting from the options such as "Auto (Color / Black and White)" and "Auto (Color / Black and White)". The setting values ​​related to the mode can be set. Five settings: "Color mode", "Resolution", "Format", "Original", and "Density" In this example, the setting value items are provided. The value is displayed reflecting the setting value of the selected setting history information (Figure 14(b) is the same as Figure 3 (This is an example in which the setting values ​​related to the setting history information of job ID "002" are applied.) The configuration of the setting value button B28d illustrated in FIG. 14(b) is merely an example. The scope of the present invention is not limited to the items set out in paragraph 4(b).

[0122] The setting value button B28d has an "Other Functions" button in addition to the setting value items. By pressing the "Other Functions" button, the user can select other setting items than those displayed. Other setting value items can be called up to select and input setting values.

[0123] The operation control button B30d includes a preview button, a reset button, and also other buttons such as "External "Address Book" button B38d, "History Information" button, "Call by Search Number" button, etc. When the user wants to obtain destination information from the terminal device 30, the user can press the “External Press the "Internal Address Book" button B38d. Press the "External Address Book" button B38d. Upon receiving the information, the control unit 11 reads out the destination information acquisition program 233 and acquires the destination information from the terminal device 30. Get information.

[0124] The operation control buttons B30d also include a simple setting button B34d. 34d accepts an instruction to switch the display to the simple setting screen W70.

[0125] The start button B32d accepts input of an instruction to execute an image transmission job. When the start button B32d is pressed, the control unit 11 executes the process related to the image transmission job. do.

[0126] The destination display area R12d includes an "External Address Book" button B38d, a "History Information" button, Send the email address selected or entered either via the "Call by Search Number" button or by entering it directly. This is a display area that displays the destination address.

[0127] FIG. 15(a) shows the “External Address Book” button on the simple setting screen W70 shown in FIG. 14(a). When the button B38c is pressed, the display screen W38c is displayed, which displays the acquired destination information of the terminal device 30. 90. Display screen W90 includes destination area R22.

[0128] When acquiring destination information via the simple setting screen W70 for an image sending job, the destination type Only the email address or IFAX address that is the destination for the image transmission job is displayed in the destination area R22. FIG. 15(a) shows the destination information ID “01” shown in FIG. ", "02", "03" and "05" - recipient name and email address or IFAX address This is an example of displaying the above.

[0129] Figure 15(b) shows the "External Address Book" button on the normal setting screen W80 shown in Figure 14(b). When the button B38d is pressed, the display screen W38a is displayed, which displays the acquired destination information of the terminal device 30. 100. Display screen W100 includes destination area R24.

[0130] When acquiring destination information via the normal setting screen W80 for an image sending job, the destination type In addition, the email address or IFAX address that is the destination for the image transmission job The other destination display button B42 for receiving input of destination display related to other destination types is displayed in the destination area. The user can select other destinations by pressing the Display Other Destinations button B42. In addition to the address or IFAX address, if there are other destination types, they will be displayed. In addition, in the same way as in FIG. 15(a), FIG. 15(b) can be used to Displays the destination name and fax number for information IDs "01", "02", "03" and "05". This is an example.

[0131] FIG. 16 shows the control screen in response to pressing the display button B42 for other destinations on the display screen W100 of FIG. 10 is a configuration example of a display screen W102 displayed by the control unit 11. In addition to the configuration of the destination area R24, the area R26 displays fax numbers related to other destination types. can be.

[0132] A destination area R22 on the display screen W90, a destination area R24 on the display screen W100, or The destination displayed in the destination area R26 on the display screen 102 can be selected by the user. The selected destination is displayed in the destination display area R12c on the simple setting screen W70 and in the normal setting screen W80. The destination can be set in the destination display area R12d or the like.

[0133] As described above, according to the first embodiment, the behavior of a transmission job when a request to acquire destination information is made is By restricting the display of acquired destination information according to the operation mode, the user can select destination information. This reduces the burden on users and makes it possible to provide a more convenient image processing device and the like.

[0134] [2 Second embodiment] In the first embodiment, a normal setting screen for the normal mode or a simple setting screen for the simple mode is displayed. In this embodiment, the display of the destination information is controlled in response to a request for obtaining the destination information via the communication device. The mode is a request to acquire destination information via the home screen, which is one form of screen mode (basic mode). In this embodiment, the display of destination information is controlled according to the received message.

[0135] [2.1 Functional Configuration] The configurations of the multifunction peripheral and the terminal device according to the second embodiment are the same as those of the multifunction peripheral 10 and the terminal device according to the first embodiment. The functional configuration according to the second embodiment can be the same as that of the terminal device 30. The explanation will be omitted and the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment will be used.

[0136] [2.2 Processing flow] The flow of processing according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Note that the processing that is the same as that explained in the flowchart of FIG. 6 of the first embodiment will be explained. In some cases, the same step numbers are used and the explanations thereof are omitted.

[0137] The control unit 11 performs the following operations, for example, when the power is turned on, when the device is in standby mode, when the device is restored from a sleep state, etc. By reading the display processing program 235, the home screen shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the display unit 13. The surface W20 is displayed (step S90).

[0138] When the user presses the "External Address Book Button" B24 on the home screen W20, When the destination information acquisition program 233 is executed, the control unit 11 reads out the destination information acquisition program 233. The terminal device 30 requests the terminal device 30 to output the destination information. When it is output, the control unit 11 acquires it (step S30).

[0139] When the control unit 11 acquires the destination information from the terminal device 30, it executes the destination determination program 234. By reading out the address, the type of the address is determined and the address is classified (step S40).

[0140] Next, the control unit 11 determines the type of destination to be displayed based on the number of registrations of the classified destinations ( Step S100). Specifically, the control unit 11 determines whether the terminal device 30 has the most registered destinations. The most common destination type is determined as the display destination type to be displayed to the user.

[0141] The control unit 11 displays the display destination type determined in step S100 on the display unit 13. (Step S110).

[0142] Then, the control unit 11 determines whether the destination type displayed on the display unit 13 has been selected by the user. is determined (step S120).

[0143] When the user selects a destination type displayed on the display unit 13, the control unit 11 The destination related to the type is displayed on the display unit 13 (step S120; Yes → step S130 ).

[0144] The control unit 11 accepts the selection of the destination by the user (step S140). The control unit 11 executes a new job using the destination selected by the user and ends the process. (Step S70).

[0145] Incidentally, if the destination type displayed on the display unit 13 is not selected by the user, The unit 11 displays the next destination type on the display unit 13 (step S120; No → step S15 In this case, the control unit 11 determines whether the destination type is other than the destination type determined in step S100. The destination type with the most registered destinations is determined as the next destination type, and the display unit 13 Display.

[0146] Then, the control unit 11 determines whether the destination information displayed on the display unit 13 has been selected by the user. (Step S160).

[0147] When the user selects a destination type displayed on the display unit 13, the control unit 11 The destination related to the type is displayed on the display unit 13 (step S160; Yes → step S130 ).

[0148] The control unit 11 accepts the selection of the destination by the user (step S140). The control unit 11 executes a new job using the destination selected by the user and ends the process. (Step S70). On the other hand, if the user does not select the destination type displayed on the display unit 13, the control unit 1 1 repeats the process of step S150 (step S160; No → step S15 0).

[0149] [2.3 Example of operation] Next, an example of operation according to the second embodiment will be described. This is an example of operation corresponding to the display process of the destination type in step S110, in which the control unit 11 displays 17. FIG. 18(b) shows an example of the destination type display screen W110. This is an example of operation corresponding to the display process of the next destination type in step S150, in which the control unit 11 displays the next destination type on the display unit 1. 18 is an example of the next destination type display screen W120 displayed on the screen 3. In the display destination type determination process in step S100, if the fax transmission job is a display destination, The next destination type is determined as the fax transmission job, and the image transmission job is determined as the next destination type. 10 shows an example of an operation example when the above is determined.

[0150] The destination type display screen W110 includes a destination type display area R28. 8 is a destination type selection inquiry screen M10, a "Yes" button B44, and a "No" button B Including 46.

[0151] In step S120 of FIG. 17, the destination type selection inquiry screen M10 is displayed. 10 is a screen for asking the user whether or not to select the destination type determined based on the above.

[0152] The "Yes" button B44 is used when the user selects the destination type displayed on the destination type selection inquiry screen M10. When selecting another job (in this example, "Fax Sending Job"), the button that is pressed is When the "Yes" button B44 is pressed, the control unit 11 executes the process shown in FIG. 12(a) or ( b) The display screen W50 or W60 with the fax number exemplified as the destination is displayed on the display unit 1 Display in 3.

[0153] The "No" button B46 is used when the user selects the destination type displayed on the destination type selection inquiry screen M10. This button is pressed when no type is selected. When the down button is received, the control unit 11 displays the next destination type display screen W120 on the display unit 13.

[0154] The next destination type display screen W120 includes a next destination type display area R30. Area R30 displays the next destination type selection inquiry screen M12, the "Yes" button B48, and the "No" button B49. button B50.

[0155] The next destination type selection inquiry screen M12 displays the destination type other than the one determined in step S100. Whether to select the destination type with the most registered destinations as the next destination type This is the screen that asks the user:

[0156] The "Yes" button B48 is used when the user selects the next destination type displayed on the next destination type selection inquiry screen M12. Accepts presses when selecting a destination type (in this example, "image sending job"). When the "Yes" button B48 is pressed, the control unit 11 (b) is a display screen W90 or The display screen W100 is displayed on the display unit 13.

[0157] The "No" button B50 is used to select the next destination type displayed on the next destination type selection inquiry screen M12. This button is pressed when no destination type is selected. "No" button B50 When the button is pressed, the control unit 11 displays the destination type with the next largest number of registered destinations after the next destination type on the display unit. Display at 13.

[0158] As described above, according to the second embodiment, the destination information can be displayed via the home screen as the basic mode. When a request for information is made, the terminal device 30 selects a destination type related to a destination with a large number of registered destinations. This reduces the burden on the user in selecting destination information and makes it easier to It is possible to provide a highly convenient image processing device and the like.

[0159] [3 Third embodiment] In the second embodiment, the destination types are sorted by user in descending order of the number of destinations registered in the terminal device 30. In the third embodiment, the number of acquired addresses is registered for each destination type. This is a format that allows you to check the number of recipients.

[0160] [3.1 Functional Configuration] The configurations of the multifunction peripheral and the terminal device according to the third embodiment are the same as those of the multifunction peripheral 10 and the terminal device according to the first embodiment. The functional configuration according to the third embodiment can be the same as that of the terminal device 30. The explanation will be omitted and the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment will be used.

[0161] [3.2 Processing flow] The processing flow according to the third embodiment is the same as that described in the flowchart of FIG. 17 of the second embodiment. The process of step S110 is replaced by step S170 shown in FIG. Here, processing that differs from the flowchart in FIG. 17 will be described.

[0162] In step S100, the control unit 11 selects addresses to display based on the number of registered addresses of the classified addresses. After the destination type is determined, the number of destinations for each destination type is displayed (step S170).

[0163] Then, the control unit 11 determines whether the destination type displayed on the display unit 13 has been selected by the user. is determined (step S120).

[0164] When the user selects a destination type displayed on the display unit 13, the control unit 11 The destination related to the type is displayed on the display unit 13 (step S120; Yes → step S130 On the other hand, if the user does not select the destination type displayed on the display unit 13, the control unit 11 returns the process to step S170 (step S120; No→step S170).

[0165] [3.3 Example of operation] Next, an operation example according to the third embodiment will be described. This is an example of operation corresponding to the display process of the number of destinations, 70, in which the control unit 11 displays the destinations on the display unit 13. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a destination number display screen W130.

[0166] The destination number display screen W130 includes a destination number display area R32. The destination number display areas R34 and R36 for each type as a selection screen and the destination type selection inquiry screen M Includes 14 and.

[0167] The area R34 and R36 for displaying the number of registered destinations by destination type are areas for displaying the number of registered destinations by destination type. In the example of FIG. 20, the destination number display area R34 displays the number of destinations by type as fax transmission. The number of registered destinations related to the job is displayed. Similarly, the number of destinations by type display area R36 displays the number of registered destinations by destination type. The number of registered destinations related to the image transmission job is displayed as .

[0168] The number of destinations by type display areas R34 and R36 can be selected (pressed) by the user. The user can select which of the destination number display areas R34 or R36 for each type of destination. When one of the destination types is selected, the control unit 11 displays the destinations related to the selected destination type on the display unit 13.

[0169] The destination type selection inquiry screen M14 is displayed in the destination number display areas R34 and R36 for each type. This is a screen that asks the user to select a destination type based on the number of registered destinations.

[0170] As described above, according to the third embodiment, a request to acquire destination information is made via the home screen. When you select a destination, you can check the number of registered destinations for each destination type. This reduces the burden on the user, and makes it possible to provide a more convenient image processing device and the like.

[0171] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible. That is, the present invention can be applied to a combination of appropriately modified technical means within the scope of the present invention. The technical scope of the present invention also includes embodiments obtained by combining the above.

[0172] In addition, although the above-described embodiments are described separately for convenience of explanation, Of course, they may be combined to the extent technically possible.

[0173] In addition, the programs that run on each device in the embodiment implement the functions of the above-described embodiment. A program that controls the CPU, etc., so that the computer functions The information handled by these devices is temporarily stored in a temporary storage device during processing. (e.g. RAM), and then stored in various storage devices such as ROMs and HDDs. The CPU reads, modifies, and writes as needed.

[0174] Here, the recording medium for storing the program may be a semiconductor medium (for example, a ROM or Volatile memory cards, etc.), optical recording media, magneto-optical recording media (e.g., DVD (Digital Ve rsatile Disc), MO (Magneto Optical Disc), MD (Mini Disc), CD (Compact D isc), BD (Blu-ray (registered trademark) Disk, etc.), magnetic recording media (e.g., magnetic tape, The loaded program can be executed from any of the following storage media: a flexible disk, etc. By doing so, not only the functions of the above-described embodiment are realized, but also the instructions of the program are Based on the instructions, together with the operating system or other application programs, The functions of the present invention may be realized by processing them in the same way.

[0175] In addition, when distributing the program on the market, the program may 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 also included in the present invention. Of course. [Explanation of symbols]

[0176] 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 History Information Processing Program 233 Destination Information Acquisition Program 234 Destination Determination Program 235 Display Processing Program 236 History information storage area 237 Destination information storage area 30 Terminal Equipment 31 Control Unit 33 Display section 35 Operation input section 37 Communications Department 39 Memory section 391 Application Program 392 Destination Information Management Program 393 Destination information storage area

Claims

1. A display unit, A control unit; a storage unit for storing a setting history at the time of job execution, The control unit If the execution mode of the job is the normal mode, the setting history is stored in the storage unit as a setting history for the normal mode; When the execution mode of the job is a simple mode which has fewer setting value items than the normal mode, the setting history is stored in the storage unit as a setting history for the simple mode; displaying a first button corresponding to a setting history of the normal mode and a second button corresponding to a setting history of the simple mode on the display unit; When the first button is selected, a normal history information reflection screen that reflects the setting history of the normal mode is displayed on the display unit; When the second button is selected, a simplified history information reflection screen that reflects the setting history of the simplified mode is displayed on the display unit; The normal history information reflection screen is a first start button for receiving an instruction to execute the job and a first reset button for receiving an instruction to reset a setting value, the first start button and the first reset button being disposed adjacent to each other; The simplified history information reflection screen is An image forming apparatus having a second start button that accepts an instruction to execute the job and a second reset button that accepts an instruction to reset the setting value, and wherein a button different from the second start button and the second reset button is disposed between the second start button and the second reset button.

2. The control unit On the simplified history information reflection screen, no other button is provided between the second start button and the button for accepting an instruction to select a destination address for image data, 2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the normal history information reflection screen has at least one other button disposed between the first start button and a button for accepting an instruction to select a destination address for image data.

3. The control unit an operation control button for controlling an image forming operation is arranged on the simplified history information reflection screen at a position horizontally overlapping with the second start button; 2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an operation control button for controlling an operation is arranged in a position vertically overlapping with the first start button on the normal history information reflection screen.

4. The control unit 4. The image forming apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the number of operation control button items arranged on the normal history information reflection screen is greater than the number of operation control button items arranged on the simplified history information reflection screen.

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