Image forming system and program

Abstract

To provide an image forming system and a program that eliminates the need to decide the setting direction while considering the position of the title when setting an original.SOLUTION: An image forming system 10 includes a reading unit 22 that reads an original while transporting it, an image forming unit 23 that forms the image read by the reading unit 22 on paper, a paper folding unit 33 that folds the paper on which the image has been formed, and a processor 24A. The processor 24A receives input from a user information regarding the title position of an original set to be read by the reading unit 22. On the basis of the set fold type and information regarding the title position, the processor 24A rotates the image read by the reading unit 22 such that the title is positioned in an appropriate position on the paper to be folded by the paper folding unit 33.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an image forming system and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent document 1 discloses an image processing device that can form an image so that the title block is positioned in an appropriate position when folding a recording medium onto which the original image is copied, without having to read the original while taking into account the position of the title block in the original image.

[0003] Patent Document 2 discloses an image processing device that allows a user to check the position of title information contained in a folded recording medium before folding the recording medium. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-023051 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-020333 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide an image forming system and a program that eliminate the need to consider the position of the title when setting an original and determine the setting orientation. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The image forming system of the first aspect comprises a reading unit that reads a document while transporting it, an image forming unit that forms the image read by the reading unit on paper, a paper folding unit that folds the paper on which the image has been formed, and a processor, wherein the processor receives input from a user of information regarding the title position on the document set to be read by the reading unit, and rotates the image read by the reading unit based on the set fold type and the information regarding the title position so that the title is positioned in an appropriate position on the paper to be folded by the paper folding unit.

[0007] In the image forming system according to the second aspect, in the first aspect, the reception of input of information relating to the title position is started before the completion of reading of the document.

[0008] In the image forming system according to a third aspect, in the second aspect, when an original is set, the processor displays a selection screen for selecting a title position on the set original.

[0009] In the image forming system of the fourth aspect, in the third aspect, the processor determines whether the inserted document is inserted into the reading unit in landscape or portrait orientation, and the selection screen displays two buttons for selecting the title position.

[0010] In the image forming system of the fifth aspect, in the first aspect, if the processor starts accepting input of information regarding the title position on the set document and no input is made by a predetermined time, the processor performs the rotation process based on a default value for the title position.

[0011] In the image forming system according to a sixth aspect, in the first aspect, the predetermined time point is a time point at which reading of the document is completed.

[0012] An image forming system according to a seventh aspect is the sixth aspect, wherein the default value is changeable by a user.

[0013] An image forming system according to an eighth aspect is the image forming system of the first aspect, wherein the default value can be set for each folding type and each document insertion direction.

[0014] In the image forming system of the ninth aspect, in the first aspect, after the processor starts accepting input of information regarding the title position on the set document, if no input is made by a predetermined time, the processor displays the image read by the reading unit and accepts an operation to select the title position on the displayed image.

[0015] The program of the tenth aspect accepts input from the user of information regarding the title position on the document set to be read by the reading unit, and rotates the image read by the reading unit based on the set fold type and the information regarding the title position so that the title is positioned in an appropriate position on the paper to be folded by the paper folding unit. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the first aspect, when setting the document, the user does not need to decide the setting direction while being conscious of the position of the title.

[0017] According to the second aspect, the user can input information about the title position before the document reading is completed.

[0018] According to the third aspect, the user can view the set document and select the title position in the set document.

[0019] According to the fourth aspect, the operation is simpler than when, for example, four-option buttons are displayed.

[0020] According to the fifth aspect, image formation can be carried out even if there is no input from the user.

[0021] According to the sixth aspect, productivity can be improved compared to when the predetermined time point is a time point after the completion of document reading.

[0022] According to the seventh aspect, the default value can reflect the user's wishes.

[0023] According to the eighth aspect, the default value can be set in more detail than when it is possible to set only one of the folding type and the document insertion direction.

[0024] According to the ninth aspect, it is possible to receive input of accurate information compared to when default values ​​are used.

[0025] According to the tenth aspect, when setting the document, the user does not need to decide the setting direction while being conscious of the position of the title. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0026] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating the overall configuration of an image forming system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing performed by the image forming apparatus. [Figure 3] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a rotation process. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the contents of a rotation process. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a title position selection screen. [Figure 6] 10 is an example of a screen for setting a default value for a title position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0027] A preferred embodiment of the image forming system of the present invention will be described below.

[0028] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of an image forming system 10 according to this embodiment.

[0029] The image forming system 10 includes an image forming device 20 and a paper folding device 30.

[0030] The image forming apparatus 20 includes a user interface 21, a reading unit 22, an image forming unit 23, and a control unit 24.

[0031] The user interface 21 has a function of displaying an operation screen and a function of accepting operations by a user. For example, the user interface 21 is configured with a touch panel.

[0032] The reading unit 22 has a function of reading an image of a document. Specifically, the reading unit 22 is configured to transport a document set on a document table and to read the image of the document while transporting the document.

[0033] The image forming unit 23 has a function of forming an image on a sheet of paper. The method (printing method) of the image forming unit 23 may be an electrophotographic method, an inkjet method, or another method.

[0034] The control unit 24 controls the image forming apparatus 20. Specifically, the control unit 24 controls the user interface 21, the reading unit 22, or the image forming unit 23, thereby allowing each function of the image forming apparatus 20 to be fulfilled.

[0035] The control unit 24 includes a processor 24A and a memory 24B. The processor 24A reads and executes a program stored in the memory 24B or the like, thereby functioning as the control unit 24. The processor 24A included in the control unit 24 corresponds to the "processor" of the present invention.

[0036] The size of paper that can be handled by the image forming apparatus 20 is not particularly limited, but includes, for example, A0 size. For example, the image forming apparatus 20 is a so-called wide multifunction machine.

[0037] The paper folding device 30 includes a paper folding unit 33 and a control unit 34.

[0038] The paper folding unit 33 has a function of folding paper sheets. The paper folding process is, for example, a process of folding paper sheets in an accordion-like manner. The paper folding process is, for example, a process of folding paper sheets both vertically and horizontally. The paper folding unit 33 has a function of folding A0-size paper sheets down to A4-size paper sheets, for example.

[0039] The control unit 34 controls the paper folding device 30. Specifically, the control unit 34 performs a paper folding function by controlling the paper folding unit 33. The control unit 34 includes a processor 34A and a memory 34B.

[0040] The image forming system 10 includes a transport unit (not shown) that transports the paper along a transport path. The transport unit transports the paper to the image forming unit 23 and then to the paper folding unit 33. An image is formed on the paper in the image forming device 20, and the paper is folded in the paper folding device 30. Hereinafter, the process in which the paper folding process is performed may be referred to as the folding process.

[0041] FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure performed by the image forming system 10.

[0042] In step S101, the processor 24A determines whether or not a document has been set on the document table, using a sensor provided on the document table of the image forming apparatus 20, for example.

[0043] In step S102, if the processor 24A determines that the document has been set, it displays a title position selection screen (see FIG. 5) on the user interface 21. The title position selection screen may be displayed as a pop-up display. This allows the processor 24A to accept input from the user of information relating to the title position of the document set to be read by the reading unit 22. The title position selection screen refers to a selection screen for selecting the title position of the document set. The title position selection screen is displayed promptly after it is determined that the document has been set. Therefore, the acceptance of input of information relating to the title position begins before the document reading is completed.

[0044] 5, when displaying the title position selection screen, processor 24A determines whether the inserted document is inserted into reading unit 22 in landscape or portrait orientation, and displays two buttons for selecting the title position on the title position selection screen. On the selection screen in Fig. 5, two buttons for selecting the bottom left or bottom right are displayed.

[0045] In step S103, the processor 24A determines whether the transport of the document has been completed.

[0046] In step S104, processor 24A determines whether a title position has been selected.

[0047] In step S105, based on the information about the set folding type and title position, the processor 24A rotates the image read by the reading unit 22 so that the title is positioned at an appropriate position on the paper to be folded by the paper folding unit 33. Details of the rotation process will be described later.

[0048] In step S106, processor 24A starts image formation.

[0049] Step S107 is a step to be taken when it is determined in step S103 that the document transport has ended. In other words, step S107 is a step to be taken when, after the start of accepting input of information regarding the title position of the set document, no input is received until a predetermined time point (specifically, when document reading is completed). In step S107, the processor 24A performs rotation processing based on the default value of the title position.

[0050] The default value can be set for each fold type and document insertion direction, and can be changed by the user. Fig. 6 shows an example of the default value setting screen when the fold type is fan fold. The default value shown on the setting screen in Fig. 6 assumes that when a document is placed so that the document is inserted vertically, the title should be positioned at the bottom left, and when the document is placed so that the document is inserted horizontally, the title should be positioned at the bottom right. Note that "synchronized" in Fig. 6 refers to the case where the paper is long, irregular shaped paper.

[0051] Fig. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the rotation process. Fig. 4 is a diagram for explaining the details of the rotation process. Note that the rotation process is a process for rotating image data.

[0052] In step S201, the processor 24A identifies the folding type based on the setting by the user. In the illustrated example, the processor 24A identifies whether the fold type is a fan fold or a special fold.

[0053] Next, in step S202, processor 24A identifies the document insertion direction. The document insertion direction may be identified based on a setting by the user or may be identified using a sensor or the like that detects the document set on the document table.

[0054] Next, in step S203, processor 24A identifies the title position in the set document. As described with reference to Fig. 2, the title position may be identified based on an input by the user or by using a default value.

[0055] Next, in step S204, the processor 24A rotates the image read by the reading unit 22 based on the identified title position so that the title is positioned in the appropriate position on the paper to be folded by the paper folding unit 33.

[0056] Here, as shown in Figure 4, when the fold type is fan fold, the appropriate title position is in the lower right in the direction of conveyance to the folding device 30. When the fold type is special fold, the appropriate title position is in the upper left in the direction of conveyance to the folding device 30. Note that the appropriate position is a position where the title will be placed in the intended position in the folded state. In the folded state, the title will be placed in a position where it can be seen while the sheet is still folded.

[0057] When a user sets a document and does not pay attention to the position of the title, there are four possible document insertion directions into the reading unit 22, as shown in Fig. 4. Therefore, the reading unit 22 acquires image data corresponding to these four document insertion directions. Therefore, in step S204 shown in Fig. 3, if the fold type is fan fold, the image is rotated so that the title position is at the bottom right in the direction of conveyance to the folding device 30, and if the fold type is special fold, the image is rotated so that the title position is at the top left in the direction of conveyance to the folding device 30 (see Fig. 3). The rotation process referred to here also includes no rotation (0-degree rotation).

[0058] <Action and effect> Next, the effects of this embodiment will be described.

[0059] 1, the image forming system 10 includes a reading unit 22 that reads a document while conveying it, an image forming unit 23 that forms an image read by the reading unit 22 on a sheet of paper, a paper folding unit 33 that folds the sheet of paper on which the image has been formed, and a processor 24A. As shown in step S102 of FIG. 2, the processor 24A receives input from a user of information regarding the title position of a document set to be read by the reading unit 22. Then, as shown in step S105 of FIG. 2 and in FIG. 3, the processor 24A rotates the image read by the reading unit 22 based on the set fold type and the information regarding the title position so that the title is positioned in an appropriate position on the sheet of paper to be folded by the paper folding unit 33. Therefore, when setting the document, the user does not need to be conscious of the position of the title when deciding the setting direction.

[0060] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the reception of input of information relating to the title position begins before the completion of reading the document. This allows the user to input information about the title position before the document reading is completed.

[0061] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, when a document is set, the processor 24A displays a selection screen (see FIG. 5) for selecting the title position of the set document. Therefore, the user can view the set document and select the title position on the set document.

[0062] In addition, in this embodiment, the processor 24A identifies whether the inserted document is inserted into the reading unit 22 in a landscape or portrait orientation, and displays two buttons for selecting the title position on the selection screen, as shown in FIG. This makes the operation easier than, for example, when four-choice buttons are displayed.

[0063] Also, in this embodiment, as shown in step S107 of Figure 2, after processor 24A starts accepting input of information regarding the title position of the set document, if there is no input by a predetermined time, it performs rotation processing based on the default value of the title position. Therefore, image formation can be carried out even if there is no input from the user.

[0064] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the predetermined time point is the time point when reading of the document is completed. Therefore, productivity can be improved compared to when the predetermined time point is set after the completion of document reading.

[0065] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the default values ​​can be changed by the user. This allows the default values ​​to reflect the user's wishes.

[0066] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the default value can be set for each folding type and document insertion direction. Therefore, compared to when only one of the folding type and the document insertion direction can be set, the default value can be set in detail.

[0067] In addition, instead of step S107 shown in Figure 2 of this embodiment, the processor 24A may preview the image read by the reading unit 22 on the user interface 21 and also display a selection screen for selecting the title position in the displayed image. In other words, after processor 24A starts accepting input of information regarding the title position on the set document, if no input is made by a predetermined time, it may display the image read by reading unit 22 and accept an operation to select the title position on the displayed image. In this case, more accurate information can be input than when default values ​​are used.

[0068] 〔supplementary explanation〕 As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications, changes, and improvements are possible within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention.

[0069] In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the processing performed by the "processor" of the present invention is performed by the processor 24A provided in the image forming apparatus 20. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, all or part of the processing performed by the processor 24A in the above embodiment may be performed by the processor 34A provided in the paper folding device 30, or may be performed by another processor. Examples of other processors include a CPU of a management device that manages the image forming apparatus 20 and the paper folding device 30, and a CPU on the cloud.

[0070] Note that the term "processor" refers to a processor in a broad sense, and includes general-purpose processors (e.g., CPU: Central Processing Unit, etc.) and dedicated processors (e.g., GPU: Graphics Processing Unit, ASIC: Application Specific Integrated Circuit, FPGA: Field Programmable Gate Array, programmable logic device, etc.). Furthermore, the operations of the processors in the above embodiments may be performed not only by a single processor but also by multiple processors located at physically separate locations working together. Furthermore, the order of the operations of the processors is not limited to the order described in the above embodiments and may be changed as appropriate.

[0071] (Addendum) (((1))) a reading unit that reads the document while transporting it; an image forming unit that forms the image read by the reading unit on a sheet of paper; a paper folding unit that folds the paper on which the image is formed; a processor; Equipped with The processor: receiving, from a user, input of information relating to a title position in a document set to be read by the reading unit; and rotating the image read by the reading unit based on the set folding type and the information about the title position so that the title is positioned at an appropriate position on the paper to be folded by the paper folding unit. Imaging system. (((2))) The reception of the input of the information regarding the title position starts before the completion of reading the document. The image forming system according to (((1))). (((3))) The processor: When a document is set, a selection screen is displayed for selecting the title position of the set document. The image forming system according to (((1))) or (((2))). (((4))) The processor: Identifying whether the inserted orientation of the document relative to the reading unit is landscape or portrait; The selection screen displays two buttons for selecting the title position. The image forming system according to (((3))). (((5))) The processor: If no input is made until a predetermined time after starting to accept input of information relating to the title position of the set document, the rotation process is performed based on a default value of the title position. The image forming system according to any one of (((1))) to (((4))). (((6))) The predetermined time is the time when reading of the document is completed. The image forming system according to (((5))). (((7))) The default value can be changed by the user. The image forming system according to (((5))) or (((6))). (((8))) The default value can be set for each folding type and each document insertion direction. The image forming system according to any one of (((5))) to (((7))). (((9))) The processor: If there is no input until a predetermined time after starting to accept input of information regarding the title position of the set document, the image read by the reading unit is displayed and an operation to select the title position in the displayed image is accepted. The image forming system according to any one of (((1))) to (((8))). (((10))) Accepting input from a user of information regarding the title position of a document set to be read by a reading unit; and rotating the image read by the reading unit based on the set folding type and the information about the title position so that the title is positioned at an appropriate position on the paper to be folded by the paper folding unit. A program that makes a computer function like this.

[0072] According to the aspect (((1))), when setting the document, the user does not need to decide the setting direction while being conscious of the position of the title. According to the aspect (((2))), the user can input information about the title position before the document reading is completed. According to the aspect (((3))), the user can view the set document and select the title position on the set document. According to the aspect (((4))), the operation is simpler than when, for example, four-option buttons are displayed. According to the aspect (((5))), image formation can be performed even if there is no input from the user. According to the aspect (((6))), productivity can be improved compared to when the predetermined time point is a time point after the completion of document reading. According to the aspect (((7))), the user's wishes can be reflected in the default value. According to the aspect (((8))), the default value can be set in more detail than when it is possible to set only one of the folding type and the document insertion direction. According to the aspect (((9))), it is possible to receive accurate information input compared to when default values ​​are used. According to the aspect (((10))), when setting the document, the user does not need to decide the direction in which to set it while being conscious of the position of the title. [Explanation of symbols]

[0073] 10. Image forming system 20 Image forming device 21 User Interface 22 Reading unit 23 Image forming unit 24 Control Unit 24A Processor 24B memory 30 Paper folding device 33 Paper folding section 34 Control Unit 34A processor 34B memory

Claims

1. a reading unit that reads the document while transporting it; an image forming unit that forms the image read by the reading unit on a sheet of paper; a paper folding unit that folds the paper on which the image is formed; a processor; Equipped with The processor: receiving, from a user, input of information relating to a title position in a document set to be read by the reading unit; and rotating the image read by the reading unit based on the set folding type and the information about the title position so that the title is positioned at an appropriate position on the paper to be folded by the paper folding unit. Imaging system.

2. The reception of the input of the information regarding the title position starts before the completion of reading the document. The image forming system according to claim 1 .

3. The processor: When a document is set, a selection screen is displayed for selecting the title position of the set document. The image forming system according to claim 1 .

4. The processor: Identifying whether the inserted orientation of the document relative to the reading unit is landscape or portrait; The selection screen displays two buttons for selecting the title position. The image forming system according to claim 3 .

5. The processor: If no input is made until a predetermined time after starting to accept input of information relating to the title position of the set document, the rotation process is performed based on a default value of the title position. The image forming system according to claim 1 .

6. The predetermined time is the time when reading of the document is completed. The image forming system according to claim 5 .

7. The default value can be changed by the user. The image forming system according to claim 5 .

8. The default value can be set for each folding type and each document insertion direction. The image forming system according to claim 5 .

9. The processor: If there is no input until a predetermined time after starting to accept input of information regarding the title position of the set document, the image read by the reading unit is displayed and an operation to select the title position in the displayed image is accepted. The image forming system according to claim 1 .

10. receiving, from a user, input of information relating to a title position in a document set for reading by a reading unit that reads the document while transporting it; The image read by the reading unit is rotated based on the set folding type and the information about the title position so that the title is positioned at an appropriate position on the paper to be folded by a paper folding unit that folds the paper on which the image is formed. A program that makes a computer function like this.

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