Image reading device and display control method

Abstract

This invention provides an image reading device and display control method that makes it easier to find a desired reading setting from among multiple reading settings stored on a removable media. [Solution] The image reading device comprises a reading unit for reading a document, a display unit 45 for displaying information, a media interface to which removable media is connected, and a control unit. Based on the fact that removable media has been connected to the media interface, the control unit displays a list of multiple reading settings stored on the removable media on the display unit 45.

Description

Technical Field

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[0005]

[0001] The present invention relates to an image reading apparatus including a reading unit for reading a document and a display control method.

Background Art

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an image processing apparatus (an example of an image reading apparatus) that reads an image of a document based on personal setting processing condition data stored in a USB memory (an example of a removable medium).

[0003] In this image processing apparatus, when a USB memory storing personal setting processing conditions (an example of reading settings) for each individual is connected to the apparatus, the current device setting processing conditions stored in the processing condition storage memory of the apparatus are transferred to the backup memory. Next, the personal setting processing conditions in the USB memory are loaded into the processing condition storage memory. When it is confirmed that the USB memory has been removed, the device setting processing conditions transferred to the backup memory are restored to the original processing condition storage memory. Therefore, the image processing apparatus can easily set personal processing conditions without requiring a special personal key or a large-capacity storage memory.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, when a plurality of reading settings are stored in a removable medium such as a USB memory, it is desired to quickly find a desired reading setting from among them. In this regard, there is room for improvement in user convenience.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] An image reading device that solves the above problems comprises a reading unit for reading a document, a display unit for displaying information, a media interface to which a removable media is connected, and a control unit. The control unit, based on the fact that the removable media is connected to the media interface, causes the display unit to display a list of multiple reading settings stored on the removable media.

[0007] A display control method for solving the above problems is a display control method for controlling the display unit of an image reading device comprising a reading unit for reading a document, a display unit for displaying information, and a media interface to which a removable media can be connected, and includes (a) detecting that the removable media has been connected to the media interface, and (b) when the connection is detected, displaying a list of reading settings stored on the removable media on the display unit. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a schematic side cross-sectional view showing an image reading device in the first embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the image reading device. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the memory unit. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a USB memory stick. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing the reading setting data. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram showing the home screen. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing the ScanToUSB drive screen. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram showing the first display selection screen. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram showing the second display selection screen. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is a flowchart showing the process when a USB memory stick is connected. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a flowchart showing the default setting registration process. [Figure 12] Figure 12 is a flowchart showing the USB drive preset registration process. [Figure 13] Figure 13 is a schematic diagram showing the reading setting registration screen. [Figure 14] Figure 14 is a schematic diagram showing the registration content confirmation screen. [Figure 15] Figure 15 is a flowchart showing the preset calling process. [Figure 16] Figure 16 is a schematic diagram showing the preset list display screen. [Figure 17] Figure 17 is a schematic diagram showing the preset selection confirmation screen. [Figure 18] Figure 18 is a flowchart showing the preset automatic registration process. [Figure 19] Figure 19 is a schematic diagram showing the preset list display screen. [Figure 20] Figure 20 is a flowchart showing the preset calling process. [Figure 21] Figure 21 is a flowchart showing the action setting process when disconnecting the USB memory. [Figure 22] Figure 22 is a schematic diagram showing the second display selection screen. [Figure 23] Figure 23 is a schematic diagram showing the action selection screen when disconnecting the USB memory. [Figure 24] Figure 24 is a flowchart showing the action management process when disconnecting the USB memory. [Figure 25] Figure 25 is a flowchart showing the action execution process when disconnecting the USB memory.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] (First Embodiment) The first embodiment of the image reading device will be described below with reference to the figures. The image reading device is a scanner that reads images such as characters and photographs printed on originals such as paper or film.

[0010] <Image reading device> The image reading device will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the three mutually orthogonal axes will be referred to as the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis, as shown in each figure. The direction indicated by the arrows on the three axes (X, Y, Z) is the positive direction, and the opposite direction is the negative direction. The Z-axis direction corresponds to the vertical direction, that is, the direction in which gravity acts, with the +Z direction indicating vertically upwards and the -Z direction indicating vertically downwards. The X-axis and Y-axis directions correspond to the horizontal direction. The +Y direction indicates the front direction of the device, and the -Y direction indicates the rear direction of the device. The +X direction indicates the right direction of the device, and the -X direction indicates the left direction of the device.

[0011] The image reading device 11 is a document scanner capable of reading images from a document 13. Here, an image refers to something visually recorded on a medium such as paper, such as text, figures, tables, pictures, photographs, etc. The document 13 is not limited to sheets, but also includes cards, booklets, etc. As shown in Figure 1, the image reading device 11 includes a reading unit 40 for reading the document 13. The reading unit 40 is provided with two parts: a first reading unit 41 that reads the first side of the document 13, and a second reading unit 42 that reads the second side, which is the side opposite to the first side of the document 13. The image reading device 11 includes a first transport roller 14, a second transport roller 16, and a third transport roller 18. The first transport roller 14 transports the document 13 along the transport path 12 in the transport direction F, and is located upstream of the first reading unit 41 in the transport direction F. The second conveyor roller 16 is located upstream of the second reading unit 42, which is downstream of the first reading unit 41. The third conveyor roller 18 is located downstream of the second reading unit 42.

[0012] Upstream of the first transport roller 14 in the transport direction F, a pair of rollers, a feed roller 20 and a separation roller 17, are arranged. The separation roller 17 functions as a separation unit that separates and transports one sheet at a time from the medium being fed multiple times. Specifically, the separation roller 17 is given rotational torque by a torque limiter (not shown) to suppress double feeding of the document 13. A separation pad may be used instead of the separation roller 17. The feed roller 20 and the separation roller 17 are located at the center of the document 13 in the width direction. A pick roller 22 is arranged upstream of the separation roller 17. In this embodiment, a curved reversal path 28 is provided downstream of the third transport roller 18. The curved reversal path 28 has a fourth transport roller 30, a fifth transport roller 32, and a discharge roller 34 arranged in this order along the transport direction F. Each of the rollers is driven by power from a drive source.

[0013] In Figure 1, the image reading device 11 comprises a device body 15 (hereinafter simply referred to as "body 15") and a media placement section 24 located at the front lower part of the body 15. The document to be read, 13, is set in the media placement section 24. The body 15 has an ejection receiving section 26 at its upper part. The scanned document 13 is ejected into the ejection receiving section 26. The media placement section 24 is configured to move up and down. When sending the document 13 set in the media placement section 24 in the transport direction F, the media placement section 24 first moves upward (+Z direction), and stops when the uppermost document 13 in contact with the pick roller 22. In this state, the pick roller 22 rotates, sending the document 13 in the transport direction F, and the leading edge of the document 13 reaches the nip position 36 of the roller pair of the feed roller 20 and the separation roller 17.

[0014] If the document 13 is fed in a double-feed state with multiple sheets, it is separated into a single sheet by the separation roller 17, and that single sheet is transported in the transport direction F by the first transport roller 14. The image reading device 11 also includes a media thickness sensor 27 for detecting the thickness of the document 13. The media thickness sensor 27 is positioned between the roller pair of the feed roller 20 and the separation roller 17 and the first transport roller 14, facing the transport path 12. Documents 13 that are fed in a double-feed state without being separated by the separation roller 17 are detected by the media thickness sensor 27. The media thickness sensor 27 may be, for example, an ultrasonic sensor.

[0015] The reading unit 41 reads the image on the first side of the document 13. Furthermore, the document 13 read by the reading unit 41 is transported by the second transport roller 16, and the reading unit 42 reads the image on the second side of the document 13, which is opposite to the first side. The document 13 read by the reading unit 42 is sent to the curved inversion path 28 by the third transport roller 18, transported by the fourth transport roller 30 and the fifth transport roller 32, and discharged to the discharge receiving unit 26 by the discharge roller 34.

[0016] The image reading device 11 includes a control unit 50. The control unit 50 is located in a predetermined position within the main body 15. The control unit 50 is responsible for controlling the image reading device 11. The control unit 50 performs predetermined processing on the image data acquired by the reading unit 40 after reading the original document 13. These predetermined processing methods include rotation, background removal, shadow removal, tilt correction, and blank page removal.

[0017] The image reading device 11 also includes a display unit 45 for displaying information. The display unit 45 is, for example, located on the top of the main body 15. The display unit 45 displays information such as the operating status of the image reading device 11 and various setting screens. The display unit 45 may be, for example, a touch panel. The touch panel allows input of various instructions to the image reading device 11 by touching the screen of the display unit 45. The display unit 45 may also include at least a part of the input unit 46 through its touch panel function. The input unit 46 may include mechanical switches such as operation buttons.

[0018] The image reading device 11 includes a media interface 55 to which a removable media 70 is connected. The removable media 70 is, for example, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory 70A. When the removable media 70 is a USB memory 70A, the media interface 55 includes a connector 47 and a USB host interface circuit 53 (see Figure 2). In this case, the connector 47 is a USB connector to which the USB memory 70A can be connected.

[0019] When scanning a relatively thin document 13 such as plain paper, the control unit 50 determines that a double feed has occurred if the thickness detected by the media thickness sensor 27 is greater than or equal to a threshold thickness. On the other hand, when scanning a relatively thick document 13 such as a card, if the control unit 50 determines that a double feed has occurred because the thickness detected by the media thickness sensor 27 is greater than or equal to a threshold thickness, the card or other thick document cannot be read. For this reason, the image reading device 11 may be equipped with a function to switch the media thickness sensor 27 on or off.

[0020] <Electrical configuration of image reading device 11> Next, the electrical configuration of the image reading device 11 will be described with reference to Figure 2. As shown in Figure 2, the image reading device 11 comprises a reading unit 40, a drive unit 51, a control unit 50, a storage unit 52, a display unit 45, an input unit 46, and a USB host interface circuit 53. The control unit 50 includes a CPU, which is the main control unit. Each unit 40, 45, 46, 50-52 and the circuit 53 are connected to each other via a bus 54.

[0021] The USB memory 70A has a connector portion 70C that can be connected to the connector 47 on the main body 15 side of the image reading device 11. In this embodiment, the USB memory 70A is used as an example of removable media 70. However, other known removable media 70 besides the USB memory 70A may be used. In this case, the image reading device 11 may have one connector 47 of a different type other than USB, or it may have multiple connectors 47 of different types that can connect to multiple types of removable media 70.

[0022] The reading unit 40 reads the document 13. The reading unit 40 includes a first reading unit 41 and a second reading unit 42. The reading unit 40 reads one side or both sides of the document 13. When the document to be read is one side, the reading unit 40 reads the first side of the document 13 using the first reading unit 41. When the document to be read is double-sided, the reading unit 40 reads the first side of the document 13 using the first reading unit 41 and reads the second side of the document 13 using the second reading unit 42.

[0023] The drive unit 51 drives the pick roller 22, the feeding roller 20, the separation roller 17, the transport rollers 14, 16, 18, 30, 32, and the discharge roller 34. The drive unit 51 has one or more motors as a drive source.

[0024] The display unit 45 displays information and screens. The display unit 45 may be configured as a touch panel. The input unit 46 receives instructions corresponding to the user's operation. If the display unit 45 is configured as a touch panel, at least a part of the input unit 46 may be configured as a touch panel function. The input unit 46 may include mechanical switches, etc.

[0025] The USB host interface circuit 53 is connected to the connector 47. The USB host interface circuit 53 can communicate with the USB memory 70A connected to the connector 47. The USB host interface circuit 53 has a function to detect when the USB memory 70A is connected to the connector 47. When the USB host interface circuit 53 detects the USB memory 70A, for example, through a plug-and-play function, it establishes communication with the USB memory 70A.

[0026] The control unit 50 controls the reading unit 40, the drive unit 51, the display unit 45, etc., by executing various programs stored in the memory unit 52. The control unit 50 receives instructions from the input unit 46 when the user operates the input unit 46. The control unit 50 performs the reading operation of the document 13 based on the instructions received from the input unit 46. The control unit 50 also performs display control, such as displaying various screens on the display unit 45 or switching screens based on user instructions from the input unit 46. Furthermore, the control unit 50 reads data from the USB memory 70A and writes data to the USB memory 70A via the USB host interface circuit 53 according to instructions from the input unit 46.

[0027] The storage unit 52 includes ROM and RAM, the ROM may include a portion of writable non-volatile memory (e.g., flash memory). The storage unit 52 stores program code or instructions configured to cause the CPU to execute processing. The storage unit 52, i.e., the computer-readable medium, includes a medium accessible by a general-purpose or dedicated computer. The control unit 50 and the storage unit 52 may constitute one or more processors. The processor includes a CPU and memory such as RAM and ROM.

[0028] <Memory Unit Configuration> Next, the configuration of the memory unit 52 will be described with reference to Figure 3. The memory unit 52 stores an image acquisition program 61, a user interface program 62, and a USB host interface program 63. The memory unit 52 also has a first default setting unit 64, a current setting unit 65, a first preset unit 66, and a first extraction action setting unit 67. Programs 61 to 63 are executed by the CPU of the control unit 50. Each setting unit 65 and 67 is a memory area where, for example, one piece of data (e.g., a file) can be temporarily set (stored). The first preset unit 66 is a memory area where multiple pieces of data (e.g., files) can be stored. Each memory area constituting each setting unit 64, 65, 67 and the first preset unit 66 may be part of a writable non-volatile memory. The first extraction action setting unit 67 is used in the second embodiment.

[0029] The image acquisition program 61 is a program for acquiring images. The control unit 50 (specifically the CPU) executes the image acquisition program 61, causing the drive unit 51 to transport the document 13 and the reading unit 40 to read an image from the document 13 while it is being transported.

[0030] The user interface program 62 is a program that controls input and display. The control unit 50 executes the user interface program 62 to receive instructions from the input unit 46 and to display information corresponding to the instructions on the display unit 45.

[0031] The USB host interface program 63 is a program that detects the connection / removal of the USB memory 70A which is a USB device, and reads / writes data to / from the USB memory 70A. The control unit 50 executes the USB host interface program 63 to detect the connection / removal of the USB memory 70A, and by establishing communication with the USB memory 70A, reads / writes data from / to the USB memory 70A. Here, the data is the image data read by the reading unit 40 and the reading setting data (scan setting data) in which the reading conditions are described. The reading setting data is, for example, a reading setting file.

[0032] The first default setting unit 64 is a storage area in which one piece of reading setting data set as the default is stored. The control unit 50 causes the display unit 45 to display, as the default, the reading setting content based on the reading setting data read from the first default setting unit 64 (see FIG. 7).

[0033] The current setting unit 65 is a storage area in which one piece of reading setting data used for the reading operation of the document 13 is stored. The control unit 50 controls the driving unit 51 and the reading unit 40 under the driving conditions based on the reading setting data read from the current setting unit 65, and performs processing on the read image data based on the reading setting data.

[0034] [[ID=→11]] The first preset unit 66 is a storage area in which the reading setting data set by the user as a favorite (preset) is stored. The first preset unit 66 of the present embodiment can store a maximum of a predetermined number N of pieces of reading setting data. In the first preset unit 66, the reading setting data registered by a plurality of users so that it can be used in subsequent reading operations by operating the input unit 46 on the main body 15 of the image reading apparatus 11 is stored. For this reason, the reading setting data registered by a plurality of users is stored in the first preset unit 66. The maximum N is, as an example, a value within the range of 30 to 200.

[0035] <Configuration of USB Memory> Next, the configuration of the USB memory 70A will be explained with reference to Figure 4. Note that the basic configuration of each setting unit 71-73 is the same even when using other types of removable media 70 besides the USB memory 70A.

[0036] The USB memory 70A has a second default setting unit 71, a second preset unit 72, and a second extraction action setting unit 73. Each setting unit 71, 73 is a storage area where, for example, one read setting data (e.g., a read setting file) can be stored. The second preset unit 72 is a storage area where multiple read setting data (e.g., read setting files) can be stored. The USB memory 70A also has a built-in controller (not shown) for functioning as a USB device.

[0037] The second default setting unit 71 is a storage area where one read setting data set to be set as the default is stored. When the control unit 50 is connected to the USB memory 70A, it determines whether or not read setting data is registered in the second default setting unit 71. If it is registered, the control unit 50 reads the read setting data from the second default setting unit 71 and registers the read reading setting data in the current setting unit 65 of the storage unit 52. The control unit 50 displays the read setting content based on the read setting data registered in the current setting unit 65 as the default on the display unit 45 (see Figure 7).

[0038] The second preset section 72 is a storage area where reading setting data set as favorites (presets) by an individual user who owns the USB memory 70A is stored. In this embodiment, the second preset section 72 can store a maximum of a predetermined number of M reading setting data. The second preset section 72 stores reading setting data that each user has registered so that it can be used in subsequent reading operations by operating the input section 46 while the USB memory 70A is connected to the connector 47 on the main body 15 of the image reading device 11. For this reason, the second preset section 72 basically stores reading setting data registered by one user. The maximum number of M is less than the maximum number of N. The maximum number of M is, for example, a value in the range of 3 to 50. However, it may also be M outside this range.

[0039] <About reading setting data> Next, an example of a scan setting data SD will be explained with reference to Figure 5. As shown in Figure 5, the scan setting data SD is a file, for example, in which various items defining the scan settings are arranged in the left column, and the selected content from the options for each item is described in the right column. The items may also include items that define the scan conditions and output conditions. For example, the items may include image type, file format, resolution, scan surface, and document size. "Image type" has at least two options from color, black and white (monochrome), and grayscale. "File format" is an item that specifies the file format for outputting the scanned image data from the document, and multiple formats including PDF format and JPEG format are available as options. For PDF format, either multi-page or single-page can be selected. As for other formats, at least one of PNG format, TIFF format, XPS format, etc. may be available as an option. "Resolution" has at least two options from, for example, 200dpi, 400dpi, and 600dpi. Other resolutions such as 800dpi and 1200dpi may also be included as options. The "scanning side" option includes single-sided and double-sided scanning. The "document size" options include automatic detection, A4 size, B5 size, etc. Other options such as business card size and A3 size may also be included.

[0040] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5, the items in the scan setting data SD may also include items for image processing to be applied to the scanned image data. Specifically, the items may include rotation, density, background removal, text sharpening, shadow removal, document tilt correction, and blank page removal. However, it is also acceptable to include only some of these image processing items. Here, "rotation" has options of 0°, 90° right, 90° left, and 180°. "Density" has options of a standard density reference value "0" and ± values ​​relative to that reference value. "Background removal" is a process that removes the background portion other than the document from the image data, and the options are ± values ​​that set the threshold for the density of the background to be removed. "Text sharpening" is a process that sharpens the text on the document, and the options are On to enable the process and Off to disable it. "Shadow removal" is a process that removes shadows that appear around the document, and the options are On to enable the process and Off to disable it. "Document skew correction" is a process that corrects the skew of documents that have been scanned at an angle due to skew or other reasons, and the option is to enable this process (on) or disable it (off). "Blank page removal" is a process that removes blank pages that may be mixed in when, for example, multiple documents are scanned consecutively, and the option is to enable this process (on) or disable it (off).

[0041] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5, the items in the reading setting data SD may include items other than reading conditions and image processing. The reading setting data SD may also include items for document waiting mode, double feed detection, and file name. "Document waiting mode" is a mode that automatically starts the reading operation when the user sets a document, and the options are to enable this mode (on) and disable it (off). "Double feed detection" is a process that detects a double feed when the thickness of the document 13 detected by the media thickness sensor 27 exceeds a threshold, and the options are to enable this detection (on) and disable it (off). "File name" is a selection of how to name the file when automatically assigning a name to the image file after scanning the document. In the example shown in Figure 5, "date_time" is selected from the file name options. Other options may include barcode characters or OCR characters.

[0042] The reading setting data SD is set according to the manufacturer and model of the image reader 11, and its items and options may be changed as appropriate. In addition, when the user has the image reader 11 read the document 13, all of the items that can be selected by operating the input unit 46 may be included as items in the reading setting data SD, or only some of them may be included. In this case, the user may operate the input unit 46 to select the desired option for items not included in the reading setting data SD if necessary.

[0043] <Explanation of various screens> Next, with reference to Figures 6 to 9, we will describe some of the main screens among the various screens displayed on the display unit 45. Figure 6 is the home screen 80. Figure 7 is the ScanToUSB drive screen 90. Figure 8 is the first display selection screen 100. Figure 9 is the second display selection screen 110, which is an example of a display selection screen. These screens 80, 90, 100, and 110 will be described in order. Since the display unit 45 has a touch panel function, the user can select buttons and other elements on the screen by touching those areas. In other words, the user can select buttons and other elements on the screen by operating the input unit 46, which includes at least a touch panel function.

[0044] First, let's explain the home screen 80 shown in Figure 6. The home screen 80 is the initial screen displayed when the image reading device 11 is powered on. In other words, the home screen 80 is the initial screen. The home screen 80 is the highest-level screen in the screen hierarchy. Starting from the home screen 80, the user can sequentially transition to lower-level screens or higher-level screens while performing various selection operations.

[0045] As shown in Figure 6, the home screen 80 includes a computer button 81, a USB drive button 82, and a cloud button 83. These buttons 81 to 83 are provided according to the output destination of the image data of the document 13 scanned by the image reader 11. The computer button 81 is operated by the user when they want to output (send) the image data to a folder on a computer (not shown) that is connected to the image reader 11 in a manner that allows communication. The USB drive button 82 is operated by the user when they want to save the image data to a USB memory 70A connected (inserted) to the connector 47 of the image reader 11. The cloud button 83 is operated by the user when they want to output (send) the image data to a cloud (not shown) that is connected to the image reader 11 in a manner that allows communication. When the USB drive button 82 is selected, the screen transitions from the home screen 80 shown in Figure 6 to the ScanToUSB drive screen 90 shown in Figure 7. Also, when the USB memory 70A is connected to the connector 47, the screen transitions from the home screen 80 shown in Figure 6 to the ScanToUSB drive screen 90 shown in Figure 7.

[0046] The home screen 80 shown in Figure 6 may have a preset button 84. Selecting the preset button 84 transitions to a screen (not shown) that displays a list of reading settings that multiple users have preset-registered on the main unit 15 (scanner unit) of the image reading device 11. The home screen 80 may also have a communication status display unit 85. The communication status display unit 85 displays the communication status with a portable communication device such as a smartphone, and the communication status with a WiFi router, etc.

[0047] This embodiment is characterized by the fact that, starting from the ScanToUSB drive screen 90 shown in Figure 7, various transition screens allow for the registration of individual read setting data and display a list of information related to multiple registered read setting data in a selectable state. Below, the above features will be explained, mainly by referring to the various screens that are accessed starting from the operation of the USB drive button 82.

[0048] As shown in Figure 7, the ScanToUSB drive screen 90 (hereinafter also simply referred to as the "drive screen 90") has a scan tab 91 and an application settings tab 92. By default, the scan tab 91 is selected. Below both tabs 91 and 92 is a scan settings display area 93, in which the scan settings are displayed in a list. However, due to constraints such as the screen size of the display unit 45, only a portion of the scan settings (for example, three) are displayed in the scan settings display area 93. In the example shown in Figure 7, three items are displayed as part of the scan settings: "color," "PDF," and "double-sided." Note that the displayed portion may be any other three items. For example, the displayed portion may include "resolution" or "document size." Also, the displayed portion is not limited to three items; it may be two, four, or five.

[0049] As shown in Figure 7, the drive screen 90 has two selection buttons 94 and 95 related to presets. Specifically, the two selection buttons are the first selection button 94 and the second selection button 95. The first selection button 94 is a button that selects the transition to the first display selection screen 100 (Figure 8) when registering a preset in the main unit 15. The second selection button 95 is a button that selects the transition to the second display selection screen 110 (Figure 9) when registering a preset in the removable media 70, i.e., the drive of the USB memory 70A.

[0050] The drive screen 90 also has a settings button 96. The settings button 96 is a button that selects the transition to a settings screen (not shown) for making various detailed settings. The drive screen 90 also has a start button 97. The start button 97 is a button that the user uses to instruct the image reading device 11 to start a reading operation (scan operation). In other words, the start button 97 is a scan start button.

[0051] The first display selection screen 100 shown in Figure 8 is displayed when the first selection button 94 is selected on the ScanToUSB drive screen 90. The first display selection screen 100 has a first preset recall button 101, a first preset registration button 102, and a first default setting registration button 103. Each of the buttons 101 to 103 is configured to be selectable by the user through the operation of the input unit 46, which is a touch panel function of the display unit 45. When one of the multiple buttons 101 to 103 is selected, a selection signal corresponding to the selected button is input to the control unit 50. The control unit 50 receives content corresponding to the button selected by the user based on the selection signal. The first display selection screen 100 also has a close button 104 which is operated when closing the screen.

[0052] The second display selection screen 110 shown in Figure 9 is displayed when the second selection button 95 is selected on the ScanToUSB drive screen 90. The second display selection screen 110 has a second preset recall button 111, a second preset registration button 112, a second default setting registration button 113, and a default setting deletion button 114. Each of the buttons 111 to 114 is configured to be selectable by the user through the operation of the input unit 46, which is a touch panel function of the display unit 45. When one of the multiple buttons 111 to 114 is selected, a selection signal corresponding to the selected button is input to the control unit 50. The control unit 50 receives the content corresponding to the button selected by the user based on the selection signal. The second display selection screen 110 also has a close button 104. When the user selects the close button 104, they return to the ScanToUSB drive screen 90 (Figure 7).

[0053] <Operation of the First Embodiment> Next, various processes related to the reading settings performed by the control unit 50 when executing a program will be described. The control unit 50 executes the program read from the storage unit 52 by the CPU provided therein. The programs shown in the flowcharts in FIGS. 10 to 12 and FIG. 15 are mainly included in the user interface program 62 shown in FIG. 3. Next, various processes executed by the control unit 50 will be described in order with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 10 to 12 and FIG. 15. In the following description, the reading setting data SD (FIG. 5) is stored in the storage unit 52 or the USB memory 70A in a file format. Therefore, the reading setting data SD may be referred to as a reading setting file or simply as "reading settings".

[0054] <Processing at the time of detecting USB memory connection> First, referring to FIG. 10, the processing at the time of detecting USB memory connection will be described. This processing is executed by the control unit 50 after the initialization processing is executed after the image reading apparatus 11 is powered on and the initialization processing is completed.

[0055] First, in step S11, the control unit 50 displays the home screen 80. In step S12, the control unit 50 determines whether a USB memory is connected. When the user connects the USB memory 70A to the connector 47 of the image reading apparatus 11, the USB host interface circuit 53 detects the connection. The USB host interface circuit 53 that has detected the connection establishes communication with the USB memory 70A, which is a USB device, and notifies the control unit 50 of the connection of the USB memory 70A. The control unit 50 determines the presence or absence of the connection of the USB memory 70A based on the presence or absence of the notification from the USB host interface circuit 53. When the USB memory 70A is connected, the control unit 50 proceeds to step S13. On the other hand, when the USB memory 70A is not connected, the control unit 50 waits until the USB memory 70A is connected. Note that the processing in step S12 corresponds to an example of detecting that a removable medium is connected to the media interface.

[0056] In step S13, the control unit 50 determines whether or not a default setting file exists in the USB drive. More specifically, the control unit 50 searches the USB drive and determines whether or not a readable setting file, i.e., a default setting file, registered in the second default setting unit 71 exists. In other words, the control unit 50 determines whether or not a default setting exists in the USB drive. If the control unit 50 confirms the existence of a readable setting file in the second default setting unit 71 in the USB memory 70A, it proceeds to step S14. On the other hand, if the control unit 50 cannot confirm the existence of a readable setting file in the second default setting unit 71, it proceeds to step S15.

[0057] In step S14, the control unit 50 sets the default settings in the USB drive as the current settings. That is, the control unit 50 saves the read setting file (default setting file) read from the second default setting unit 71 in the USB memory 70A to the current setting unit 65 in the storage unit 52 on the main unit 15. On the other hand, if there is no default setting file in the USB drive, the device proceeds to step S15. In other words, the control unit 50 proceeds to step S15 if nothing is saved in the second default setting unit 71 in the USB memory 70A.

[0058] In step S15, the control unit 50 sets the default settings on the main unit 15 to the current settings. That is, the control unit 50 saves the read setting file (default setting file) registered in the first default setting unit 64 in the storage unit 52 on the main unit 15 to the current setting unit 65. Then, the control unit 50 proceeds to step S16.

[0059] In step S16, the control unit 50 displays the ScanToUSB drive screen 90 on the display unit 45. As a result, the display unit 45 displays the ScanToUSB drive screen 90 shown in Figure 7. Prior to this display, the control unit 50 incorporates the contents of the read setting file read from the current setting unit 65 into the read setting display area 93, and then displays the ScanToUSB drive screen 90. Therefore, if there is a default setting file in the USB memory 70A, the read setting display area 93 of the ScanToUSB drive screen 90 will display the contents of the read setting file stored in the second default setting unit 71 of the USB memory 70A. On the other hand, if nothing is stored in the second default setting unit 71 of the USB memory 70A, the read setting display area 93 of the ScanToUSB drive screen 90 will display the contents of the read setting file registered in the first default setting unit 64 of the main unit 15. In this way, the control unit 50 displays the default reading settings registered on the ScanToUSB drive screen 90 through the process in step S16.

[0060] The control unit 50 performs a default setting display, which displays at least one read setting registered as a default setting in the removable media 70 on the display unit 45. In this embodiment, there is one read setting registered as a default setting. Therefore, the control unit 50 performs a default setting display, which displays the one read setting registered as a default setting on the display unit 45. Specifically, the control unit 50 displays the ScanToUSB drive screen 90, which includes a read setting display area 93 that displays the contents of the one read setting registered as a default setting, that is, the selections set for each item in the read setting file. The control unit 50 performs the default setting display by displaying the drive screen 90, which includes this read setting display area 93. In Figure 7, as a result of the default setting display, "Color," "PDF," and "Duplex" are displayed in the read setting display area 93 as part of the read setting registered as a default setting. The user can check the contents of the read setting registered as a default setting on the drive screen 90.

[0061] <Default settings registration process> Next, referring to Figure 11, we will explain the default settings registration process for registering default settings to a USB drive.

[0062] In step S21, the control unit 50 displays the ScanToUSB drive screen 90 (Figure 7). When the user registers default settings to the USB drive, they select the second selection button 95. Selecting the setting button 96 is a request from the user to change the current setting. Upon receiving the selection signal from the selection of the second selection button 95, the control unit 50 displays the second display selection screen 110 (Figure 9) on the display unit 45. The second display selection screen 110 also serves as a default setting registration acceptance screen, including a second default setting registration button 113 (second default setting registration selection unit) that indicates that one of the multiple reading settings will be accepted as the default setting. In this way, the control unit 50 displays the second display selection screen 110, which also serves as the default setting registration acceptance screen, on the display unit 45.

[0063] In the next step S22, the control unit 50 accepts a change in the current setting by the user. The change in the current setting is accepted when the user presses the setting button 96 on the ScanToUSB drive screen 90.

[0064] In the next step S23, the control unit 50 accepts registration to the default settings within the USB drive. When the user selects the second default setting registration button 113 on the second display selection screen 110 (Figure 9) to indicate that they want to accept registration to the default settings within the USB drive, the control unit 50 accepts registration to the second default setting unit 71 in the USB memory 70A.

[0065] In step S24, the control unit 50 sets the current setting on the main body side to the default setting in the USB drive. Specifically, the control unit 50 sets it by saving the reading setting file (current setting file) stored in the current setting unit 65 on the main body 15 side to the second default setting unit 71 in the USB memory 70A.

[0066] Although not shown in FIG. 11, there may be a case where it is desired to perform preset registration not in the USB memory 70A but in the first default setting unit 64 in the image reading apparatus 11. In this case, the user selects the first default setting registration button 103 in which the character string "Register to default setting" of the first display selection screen 100 (FIG. 9) is indicated. Thereby, the reading setting is registered in the first default setting unit 64 in the storage unit 52 of the image reading apparatus 11.

[0067] <USB drive preset registration process> Next, referring to FIG. 12, the USB drive preset registration process for registering a preset in the USB drive will be described. By the USB drive preset registration process, the user can register a favorite reading setting as a preset in the USB drive.

[0068] First, in step S31, the control unit 50 displays the ScanToUSB drive screen 90 (FIG. 7). When registering a preset in the USB drive, the user selects the second selection button 95. The control unit 50 displays the second display selection screen 110 (FIG. 9). The user operates the input unit 46 and selects the second preset registration button 112 indicating "Register to preset in USB drive" on the second display selection screen 110.

[0069] In the next step S32, the control unit 50 accepts registration to the preset in the USB drive. In the next step S33, the control unit 50 accepts input for the scan settings to be registered. Upon receiving the registration, the control unit 50 displays the read setting registration screen 120 shown in Figure 13 on the display unit 45. The read setting registration screen 120 includes a screen number 121 and a registration destination selection area 122. The screen number 121 consists of multiple numbers arranged sequentially, for example, starting from 1. The registration destination selection area 122 has multiple (for example, four) registration destination areas 123 and an additional selection section 124. Multiple (for example, four) registration destination areas 123 are arranged in one registration destination selection area 122 (registration destination selection screen) corresponding to one screen number. When the user selects one of the screen numbers 121, the screen switches to the registration destination selection area 122 screen corresponding to the selected number. In this way, the user decides on one registration destination area 123 to register to the preset. Next, the user selects an additional selection section 124 within the decided registration destination area 123 by operating the input unit 46. When the control unit 50 receives a selection signal from the additional selection unit 124, it displays the registration confirmation screen 130 shown in Figure 14. The registration confirmation screen 130 has a registration name input area 131, a registration icon input area 132, and an OK button 133. The registration name input area 131 is an area where the user can input a registration name by operating the input unit 46. The registration icon input area 132 is an area where the user can register an icon of their choice. In the initial state, as a default, for example, an icon resembling a USB memory stick, as shown in Figure 14, is registered. The user enters the desired registration name in the registration name input area 131. Figure 14 shows an example where the string "Favorite B" is entered as the registration name in the registration name input area 131. After the user has finished entering the desired information, they select the OK button 133.

[0070] Thus, when the control unit 50 receives the selection signal from the OK button 133, it accepts the scan settings input by the user, including the registration destination area, registration name, and registration icon. If the user wishes to cancel the registration, they select the Cancel button 134.

[0071] In step S34, the control unit 50 registers the setting to one of the presets on the USB drive. Specifically, the control unit 50 saves the read setting file (scan setting file) that the user has specified to register to a preset in the second preset unit 72 on the USB memory 70A.

[0072] <Preset recall process> Next, referring to Figure 15, we will explain the preset recall process for calling a preset from a USB drive.

[0073] First, in step S41, the control unit 50 displays the ScanToUSB drive screen 90 (Figure 7). In the next step S42, the control unit 50 accepts the recall of a preset stored in the USB drive.

[0074] In more detail, the control unit 50 accepts the request for a preset on the USB drive when the user selects "Request preset on USB drive" on the second display selection screen 110 (screen for presets on the USB drive) (Figure 9).

[0075] In the next step S43, the control unit 50 displays a list of presets in the USB drive. The control unit 50 displays the preset list display screen 140 shown in Figure 16 on the display unit 45. The preset list display screen 140 includes screen number 141 and the read setting list display area 142.

[0076] Screen number 141, for example, is a sequence of multiple numbers arranged sequentially starting from 1. Screen number 141 has the same function as screen number 121 shown in Figure 13. The reading setting list display area 142 shown in Figure 16 is an area where multiple reading settings registered as presets are displayed in a list. In the example reading setting list display area 142 shown in Figure 13, multiple reading settings are displayed one at a time on a single screen. Therefore, the reading setting list display area 142 includes multiple (for example, four) reading setting selection areas 143, icon display areas 144, and setting selection units 145. The reading setting selection area 143 displays the names of the reading settings registered as presets. The user searches for the desired preset by name. The icon display area 144 is an area where registered icons are displayed. By registering different icons, the user can search for the desired preset by icon. The setting selection unit 145 is selected when making changes to the registered contents related to reading settings. When the control unit 50 receives a selection signal that has been selected by the setting selection unit 145, it displays a setting screen (not shown). On this setting screen, it is possible to change the registered name, change the icon, select transmission settings, change the layout, etc.

[0077] In this embodiment, due to the limitations of the display size of the display unit 45, the names of the preset registered reading settings are displayed in groups of four in the reading setting list display area 142. The user selects a number in the screen number 141 to appropriately switch the screen of the reading setting list display area 142, which displays the names of the preset registered reading settings in groups of four, in order to find the desired reading setting.

[0078] The displayed list of reading setting selection areas 143 can be selected by operating the input unit 46, such as a touch panel. The user selects the reading setting selection area 143 corresponding to one preset with a desired name. In this way, the user selects one reading setting from the multiple reading settings displayed in the list.

[0079] In step S44, the control unit 50 accepts the selection of one of the presets in the USB drive. That is, the control unit 50 accepts the selection of one read setting corresponding to the read setting selection area 143 selected by the user on the preset list display screen 140, which displays a list of presets in the USB drive. Immediately after accepting the selection, the control unit 50 displays the preset selection confirmation screen 150 shown in Figure 17.

[0080] As shown in Figure 17, the preset selection confirmation screen 150 includes a selection content display area 151 and a close button 152. The selection content display area 151 displays the name of one preset selected by the user. When the close button 152 is selected, the screen displayed on the display unit 45 returns to the ScanToUSB drive screen 90 (Figure 7). Even if the close button 152 is not selected, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the preset selection confirmation screen 150 was displayed, the control unit 50 returns the screen displayed on the display unit 45 to the ScanToUSB drive screen 90.

[0081] In step S45, the control unit 50 sets the selected preset settings as the current settings. Specifically, the control unit 50 reads (recalls) the read setting file (scan setting file), which is the setting of the selected preset, from the second preset unit 72 in the USB memory 70A. Furthermore, the control unit 50 saves the read setting file it has read to the current setting unit 65 in the storage unit 52. In this way, the read setting of one preset selected by the user is set as the current settings.

[0082] <Display Selection Screen Function> The second display selection screen 110 shown in Figure 9 is an example of a display selection screen that prompts the user to choose whether to display a list view or a default settings view. The control unit 50 displays the second display selection screen 110, which prompts the user to choose whether to display a list view or a default settings view, on the display unit 45. In this embodiment, the default settings display is executed preferentially. That is, in the initial state of the ScanToUSB drive screen 90, the control unit 50 executes a default settings display that shows the contents of each item of the default registered reading settings.

[0083] Whether to display the list view or the default settings view is determined by selecting the preset recall button 101 on the first display selection screen 100, which is displayed by selecting the second selection button 95 on the ScanToUSB drive screen 90 shown in Figure 8. Selecting the preset recall button 101 displays a list of multiple scanned images that have been registered as presets. In other words, it is possible to switch from the default settings view, which is initially displayed on the ScanToUSB drive screen 90, to the list view by selecting the second selection button 95 and the preset recall button 101. In this respect, the second display selection screen 110, which includes the preset recall button 101, is an example of a display selection screen that prompts the user to choose whether to display the list view or the default settings view. The user sequentially selects the second selection button 95 and the second preset recall button 111. The control unit 50, having received these selections, displays the preset list view screen 140 shown in Figure 16 on the display unit 45 via the second display selection screen 110 shown in Figure 9.

[0084] <Display control method for image reading device> The display control method for controlling the display unit 45 of the image reading device 11 in this embodiment includes the following (a) and (b). (a) Detect that a removable media 70 (e.g., a USB memory stick 70A) is connected to the media interface 55. (b) When a connection is detected, the display unit 45 displays a list of multiple read settings stored on the removable media 70.

[0085] In this embodiment, the process of detecting that the USB memory 70A is connected in step S12 shown in Figure 10 corresponds to the process described in (a) above. The process of displaying a list of presets in the USB drive in step S43 shown in Figure 15 corresponds to the process described in (b) above.

[0086] <Effects of the First Embodiment> According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. (1-1) The image reading device 11 includes a reading unit 40 for reading the original document 13, a display unit 45 for displaying information, a media interface 55 to which a removable media 70 (e.g., a USB memory 70A) is connected, and a control unit 50. Based on the fact that the removable media 70 is connected to the media interface 55, the control unit 50 displays a list of multiple reading settings stored on the removable media 70 on the display unit 45. With this configuration, since multiple reading settings stored on the removable media 70 connected to the media interface 55 are displayed in a list, the user can easily find the desired reading setting from among the multiple reading settings.

[0087] (1-2) The control unit 50 displays a second display selection screen 110 on the display unit 45, which is an example of a default setting registration acceptance screen that indicates that it accepts registration of at least one of the multiple reading settings as the default setting. With this configuration, at least one reading setting can be registered as the default setting.

[0088] (1-3) The control unit 50 is configured to perform a default setting display, which displays at least one reading setting registered as a default setting on the display unit 45. The control unit 50 displays a second display selection screen 110 on the display unit 45, which is an example of a display selection screen that prompts the user to choose whether to display a list display or a default setting display. With this configuration, the user can choose whether to display a list display or a default setting display using the second display selection screen 110 (display selection screen).

[0089] (1-4) The display control method for controlling the display unit 45 of the image reading device 11, which includes a reading unit 40 for reading a document 13, a display unit 45 for displaying information, and a media interface 55 to which a removable media 70 (e.g., a USB memory 70A) is connected, includes the following (a) and (b). (a) Detect that the removable media 70 is connected to the media interface 55. (b) When a connection is detected, the display unit 45 displays a list of multiple read settings stored on the removable media 70.

[0090] This method displays a list of multiple read settings stored on the removable media 70 connected to the media interface 55, making it easy for the user to find the desired read setting from among the multiple settings.

[0091] (Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the image reading device will be described. The configuration of the image reading device 11 is the same as in the first embodiment. In the second embodiment, some of the processing performed by the control unit 50 differs from that of the first embodiment. Therefore, the same reference numerals are used for the same components as in the first embodiment, and their descriptions are omitted. The explanation will focus on the differences.

[0092] The memory unit 52 of this embodiment stores the program shown in the flowcharts in Figures 18, 20, 21, 24, and 25. The processing performed by the control unit 50 in the second embodiment will now be described with reference to Figures 18, 20, 21, 24, and 25.

[0093] The second embodiment adds the following features to the first embodiment: a function to automatically store scan settings as presets when ScanToUSB Drive is executed (Figure 18), a function to switch the display order of the preset list screen (Figures 19 and 20), and a function to specify an action when the USB memory 70A is removed (disconnected) (Figures 21 to 25).

[0094] <Automatic Preset Registration Process> First, referring to Figure 18, we will explain the automatic preset registration process that automatically saves the reading settings (scan settings) as presets when the ScanToUSB drive is executed.

[0095] First, in step S51, the control unit 50 executes the ScanToUSB drive. The user selects the start button 97 on the ScanToUSB drive screen 90 (Figure 7). When the control unit 50 receives a start command signal indicating that the start button 97 has been selected, it executes the ScanToUSB drive. The ScanToUSB drive is a series of operations that includes reading the document 13 (scanning operation) and saving the scanned image data to the USB memory 70A in a specified file format.

[0096] In the next step, S52, the control unit 50 automatically registers the current setting to one of the presets in the USB drive. Specifically, the control unit 50 reads the read setting file stored in the current setting unit 65 and saves it to the second preset unit 72 in the USB memory 70A. This automatically registers the read setting used in the previous read operation to one of the presets.

[0097] At this time, the control unit 50 stores information in the second preset unit 72, including the preset name, reading settings (scanning settings), the model name of the image reading device 11 (scanner model name), the date and time of the most recent use, and the number of times it has been recalled. Here, information other than the reading settings may be written in one reading setting file to be registered, or it may be stored in the second preset unit 72 in association with the reading setting file.

[0098] The preset name is automatically assigned a name that indicates, for example, the date (year, month, day) and time the reading operation (scanning operation) was performed. The preset name can be edited by selecting the relevant preset from the preset list displayed by selecting "Recall Presets in USB Drive" in the menu displayed on the main body 15 of the image reading device 11.

[0099] The scanner model name is used to determine whether or not a list is displayed when a USB memory 70A is connected to the connector 47 of different image reading devices 11. The most recent usage date and time are used when switching the display order to "most recent" as described later.

[0100] The number of times a function has been called is 0 at the time of registration, and is incremented by the control unit 50 when a reading operation is performed with the reading setting selected from the second preset unit 72. The number of times a function has been called is used when switching the display order, as described later, in order of frequency of use.

[0101] By executing the reset automatic registration process shown in Figure 18, the control unit 50 saves the reading settings applied to the reading of the document 13 to the removable media 70 after the reading unit 40 has read the document 13.

[0102] <Preset recall process> Next, with reference to Figure 20, the preset recall process for selecting a preset stored in the USB drive will be described. This process involves the user, for example, connecting their personal USB memory 70A to the connector 47 of the image reading device 11 and selecting a desired reading setting from those preset on the USB drive. The user connects the USB memory 70A to the connector 47. Note that the processes in steps S61 to S63 in Figure 20 are basically the same as the processes in steps S41 to S43 shown in Figure 15 in the first embodiment.

[0103] First, in step S61, the control unit 50 displays the ScanToUSB drive screen. That is, the control unit 50 displays the ScanToUSB drive screen 90 (Figure 7) on the display unit 45. The user selects the second selection button 95 on this drive screen 90. When the control unit 50 receives the selection signal from the second selection button 95, it displays the second display selection screen 170 shown in Figure 22 on the display unit 45. On the second display selection screen 170, the user selects the second preset recall button 111, which is labeled "Recall USB drive presets".

[0104] In the next step S62, the control unit 50 accepts the recall of a preset stored in the USB drive. In the next step S63, the control unit 50 displays a list of presets in the USB drive. The control unit 50 displays the preset list display screen 160 shown in Figure 19 on the display unit 45. The preset list display screen 160 is the preset list display screen 140 shown in Figure 16 in the first embodiment, with the addition of a display change acceptance screen 166. The preset list display screen 160 has screen number 161, read setting list display area 162, read setting selection area 163, icon display area 164, and setting selection unit 165, which have the same functions as the parts 141 to 145 shown in Figure 16. The read settings registered as presets are displayed in a list in the read setting list display area 162.

[0105] In the second embodiment, the process of detecting that the USB memory 70A is connected in step S12 shown in Figure 10 corresponds to process (a) in the display control method. The process of displaying a list of presets in the USB drive in step S63 shown in Figure 20 corresponds to process (b)

[0106] The display change request screen 166 shown in Figure 19 is a screen that accepts changes to the display order of presets shown in the read setting selection area 163 within the read setting list display area 162. In other words, the display change request screen 166 is a screen that indicates that the display of multiple read settings in the list display is accepted in the order preferred by the user. When the control unit 50 displays multiple read settings stored in the USB memory in a list on the display unit 45, it also displays the display change request screen 166.

[0107] The display change request screen 166 includes preference options 167-169, which are choices based on the user's preferred order. In the example shown in Figure 19, the display change request screen 166 includes three preference options 167-169. The control unit 50 displays preference options 167-169 on the display unit 45. The preference options include past usage frequency, recent usage order, and alphabetical order. Preference option 167 displays the string "Recent Order" to indicate that the order will be changed to recent order. Users who wish to change the display of multiple reading settings in recent order select preference option 167. Preference option 168 displays the string "Frequency Order" to indicate that the order will be changed to usage frequency order. Users who wish to change the display of multiple reading settings in usage frequency order select preference option 168. Preference option 169 displays the string "Alphabetical Order" to indicate that the order will be changed to alphabetical order. Users who wish to change the display of multiple reading settings in alphabetical order select preference option 169.

[0108] Note that when preference options 167-169 are selected, the display order of multiple read settings in the list display changes applies to all read settings that are preset to the USB drive. Therefore, it is not the case that only the multiple (for example, four) read settings displayed in the read settings list display area 162 are subject to the display order change.

[0109] If the user does not need to change the display order, they select the read settings selection area 163 which displays the desired preset name. In other words, the user selects one of the presets on the USB drive. On the other hand, if the user needs to change the display order, they select one of the preference options 167-169 on the display change request screen 166. In other words, the user selects one of the following as the display order to be changed: recent, frequency, or name.

[0110] In the next step S64, the control unit 50 determines whether the user has selected to change the display order or select a preset. If the user has selected to change the display order, the control unit 50 proceeds to step S67; if the user has selected a preset, it proceeds to step S65. The processing in steps S65 and S66 is the same as the processing in steps S44 and S45 in the preset recall process shown in Figure 15 in the first embodiment.

[0111] In other words, in step S65, the control unit 50 accepts the selection of one of the presets in the USB drive. Immediately after this acceptance, the control unit 50 displays the preset selection confirmation screen 150 (Figure 17). After that, the control unit 50 returns the screen displayed on the display unit 45 to the ScanToUSB drive screen 90 (Figure 7).

[0112] In the next step S66, the control unit 50 sets the selected preset settings as the current settings. That is, the control unit 50 retrieves the selected preset read setting file from the second preset unit 72 in the USB memory 70A and sets it in the current setting unit 65 in the storage unit 52.

[0113] On the other hand, when the display order change is selected in step S64, in step S67, the control unit 50 accepts the designation of the display order. In the next step S68, the control unit 50 determines which of "recent order", "frequency order", and "name order" the designated display order is. If the designated display order is "recent order", the control unit 50 proceeds to step S69; if it is "frequency order", it proceeds to step S70; and if it is "name order", it proceeds to step S71.

[0114] In step S69, the control unit 50 sorts in the recent order. That is, the control unit 50 sorts the display order for the list display of the plurality of reading settings in the recent order. Thus, in step S63, the control unit 50 causes the display unit 45 to display the plurality of reading settings in the list display in the order of the most recent usage. Note that the control unit 50 writes the date and time information, which is the date (year / month / day) and time when the reading setting was called, into the reading setting file or manages it with date and time management information associated with the reading setting.

[0115] In step S70, the control unit 50 sorts in the order of usage frequency. That is, the control unit 50 sorts the display order for the list display of the plurality of reading settings in the order of usage frequency. Thus, in step S63, the control unit 50 causes the display unit 45 to display the plurality of reading settings in the list display in an order according to the past usage frequency.

[0116] In step S71, the control unit 50 sorts in the name order. That is, the control unit 50 sorts the display order for the list display of the plurality of reading settings in the name order. The order of the names is, for example, the 50 - sound order or the alphabetical order. Thus, in step S63, the control unit 50 causes the display unit 45 to display the plurality of reading settings in the list display in the order of the names (name order).

[0117] <Action Setting Process at USB Memory Disconnection> Next, referring to Figure 21, the process for setting actions when a USB memory device is disconnected will be explained. The process for setting actions when a USB memory device is disconnected is for the user to set the action to be taken when the USB memory device is removed.

[0118] First, in step S81, the control unit 50 displays the ScanToUSB drive screen 90. That is, the control unit 50 displays the ScanToUSB drive screen 90 shown in Figure 17 on the display unit 45. The user selects the second selection button 95 on this drive screen 90.

[0119] In the next step S82, the control unit 50 displays a menu of presets on the USB drive. That is, when the control unit 50 receives a selection signal from the second selection button 95, it displays the second display selection screen 170 shown in Figure 22 on the display unit 45.

[0120] The second display selection screen 170 shown in Figure 22 has a second preset recall button 111, a second preset registration button 112, a second default setting registration button 113, and a default setting deletion button 114, similar to the second display selection screen 110 shown in Figure 9. In addition, the second display selection screen 170 of this embodiment has a read setting recall button 171 and an action registration button 172. The read setting recall button 171 is selected when instructing the user to recall the previous scan setting (read setting). The action registration button 172 is a button (selection area) selected by the user when registering an action to be performed when the USB memory is removed. The action registration button 172 is marked to indicate that it accepts registration of an action to be performed when the USB memory is removed. This marking prompts the user performing the action registration to select the action registration button 172.

[0121] In this embodiment, by adding an action registration button 172 to the second display selection screen 170 shown in Figure 22, the second display selection screen 170 also serves as the disconnection operation registration acceptance screen. Thus, in the second embodiment, the second display selection screen 170 serves as both an example of a default setting registration acceptance screen and an example of a disconnection operation registration acceptance screen.

[0122] The control unit 50 displays a disconnection operation registration acceptance screen on the display unit 45, indicating that it accepts registration of the action to be performed when the connection between the removable media 70 and the media interface 55 is disconnected. The control unit 50 may also display the disconnection operation registration acceptance screen, which includes an action registration button 172 indicating that it accepts registration of "action when USB memory is removed," separately from the second display selection screen 170. In other words, the control unit 50 may display the disconnection operation registration screen, which includes the action registration button 172, and the second display selection screen 170, which includes buttons 111 to 114 related to read settings such as preset registration, recall, and deletion, separately. In this case, the process in step S82 is the process by which the control unit 50 displays the disconnection operation registration screen on the display unit 45.

[0123] When the user selects the action registration button 172, the control unit 50 displays the cutting operation selection screen 180 shown in Figure 23 on the display unit 45. The cutting operation selection screen 180 has multiple operation options 181 to 183. By displaying the cutting operation selection screen 180, the control unit 50 prompts the user to select one of the operation options 181 to 183.

[0124] In the example of the disconnection operation selection screen 180 shown in FIG. 23, the operation options 181 to 183 include "Transition to Home Screen", "Power Off", and "Do Nothing". "Transition to Home Screen" means a transition to the initial state. As the transition to the initial state, a transition to the home screen 80 which is the initial state of the screen is adopted, but it is not limited to the home screen 80, and it may be transitioned to other screens in the initial state. "Power Off" means turning off the power of the image reading device 11. By default, "Do Nothing" is set. The user selects an operation option corresponding to any one of the actions of "Do Nothing", "Transition to Home Screen", and "Power Off" from the operation options 181 to 183, and sets an action according to the selected operation option.

[0125] In the next step S83, the control unit 50 receives the action setting at the time of USB memory removal. That is, the control unit 50 receives the action setting corresponding to one operation option selected by the user from the plurality of operation options 181 to 183 on the disconnection operation selection screen 180. The control unit 50 receives any one action setting selected by the user from "Do Nothing", "Transition to Home Screen", and "Power Off" by the operation option.

[0126] In the next step S84, the control unit 50 saves the action file at the time of removal in the USB memory 70A. Specifically, the control unit 50 creates an action file at the time of removal according to the content of the received action setting, and saves the action file in the second removal action setting unit 73 (FIG. 4) in the USB memory 70A. Thus, the action setting at the time of removal is registered in the USB drive.

[0127] <Action Management Process at the Time of USB Memory Disconnection> Next, referring to FIG. 24, the action management process at the time of USB memory disconnection will be described. In this process, the removal action when the USB memory 70A is removed is managed.

[0128] The processes in steps S91 to S96 in Figure 24 are the same as the processes in steps S11 to S16 in the USB memory connection process shown in Figure 10. In other words, the processes in steps S91 to S96 correspond to the USB memory connection process. The processes in steps S97 to S99 correspond to the process of managing files related to the disconnection action. Therefore, the processes in steps S91 to S96 will be omitted below, and the processes in steps S97 to S99 will be explained. Note that at the start of the procedure in step S97, the image reading device 11 is in a state where the USB memory 70A is connected and the ScanToUSB drive screen 90 is displayed.

[0129] First, in step S97, the control unit 50 determines whether or not there is an action setting for when the USB drive is removed. Specifically, the control unit 50 searches the USB memory 70A to check whether or not an action file exists in the second removal action setting unit 73. If the existence of an action file is confirmed in the second removal action setting unit 73 within the USB memory 70A, the process proceeds to step S98.

[0130] In step S98, the control unit 50 temporarily saves the action file for removal from the USB drive to the main unit. Specifically, the control unit 50 temporarily saves the action file located in the second removal action setting unit 73 in the USB memory 70A to the first removal action setting unit 67 in the storage unit 52 located in the main unit 15 of the image reading device 11. On the other hand, if the existence of the action file in the second removal action setting unit 73 in the USB memory 70A cannot be confirmed, the process proceeds to step S99.

[0131] In step S99, the control unit 50 deletes any action for extraction that exists in the main unit. Specifically, the control unit 50 deletes any action file that exists in the first extraction action setting unit 67 located in the storage unit 52 on the main unit 15.

[0132] <Action Execution Process When Removing USB Memory> Referring to FIG. 25, the action execution process when removing the USB memory will be described. This process is to execute the pre-registered action when the USB memory 70A is removed.

[0133] First, in step S101, the control unit 50 determines whether the USB memory has been removed. That is, it determines whether it is detected that the USB memory 70A has been removed from the connector 47. If the USB memory 70A has not been removed, it waits as it is. On the other hand, when the control unit 50 detects that the USB memory 70A has been removed, it proceeds to step S102.

[0134] In step S102, the control unit 50 determines whether the currently displayed screen is the ScanToUSB drive screen 90 (FIG. 7). If the control unit 50 determines that it is not the ScanToUSB drive screen 90, it does nothing and ends. This is a measure to avoid interfering when there is some work in progress on other screens. If the control unit 50 determines that it is the ScanToUSB drive screen 90, it proceeds to step S103.

[0135] In step S103, the control unit 50 checks whether the action file at the time of removal is temporarily stored in the main body. In the next step S104, the control unit 50 determines whether there is an action setting at the time of removal. If the control unit 50 determines that the action setting at the time of removal is not temporarily stored in the main body, it does nothing and ends. On the other hand, if the control unit 50 determines that the action setting at the time of removal is temporarily stored in the scanner main body, it proceeds to step S105.

[0136] In step S105, the control unit 50 reads the action setting at the time of removal from the USB memory. In the next step, S106, the control unit 50 determines the action. Specifically, the control unit 50 determines whether the action set in the action settings is to transition to the home screen 80, to power off, or to do nothing. If the determined action is "transition to home screen", the control unit 50 proceeds to step S107, and if it is "power off", it proceeds to step 1108. If the action is "none", the control unit 50 does nothing and terminates.

[0137] In step S107, the control unit 50 transitions the display screen to the home screen 80. Therefore, when the user removes the USB memory 70A, the display screen of the display unit 45 switches from the ScanToUSB drive screen 90 to the home screen 80.

[0138] In step S108, the control unit 50 performs a power-off operation. <Effects of the second embodiment> According to this embodiment, in addition to obtaining the effects (1-1) to (1-4) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

[0139] (2-1) The control unit 50 displays the multiple reading settings in the list view on the display unit 45 in an order corresponding to their past usage frequency. With this configuration, the settings are displayed in a list in an order corresponding to their past usage frequency, making it easy to find the desired setting among multiple reading settings.

[0140] (2-2) The control unit 50 displays the multiple reading settings in the list view on the display unit 45 in the order of most recent use. With this configuration, the list is displayed in the order of most recent use, making it easy for the user to find the desired reading setting from among the multiple reading settings.

[0141] (2-3) The control unit 50 displays the multiple reading settings in the list view on the display unit 45 in alphabetical order. With this configuration, since the settings are displayed in alphabetical order, the user can easily find the desired reading setting from among the multiple reading settings.

[0142] (2-4) The control unit 50 displays a display change request screen 166 on the display unit 45, indicating that it accepts the user's request to display the information in their preferred order. With this configuration, the user can easily recognize that they can request to display the information in their preferred order when the display change request screen 166 is displayed. The user can easily use the function to display the information in their preferred order. For example, it is easier to suppress the time it takes for the user to find the desired reading setting because they are unaware of the function to display the information in their preferred order. Therefore, the user can easily find the desired reading setting from among the multiple reading settings displayed in the list.

[0143] (2-5) The control unit 50 displays the user's preferred order of choices, 167 to 169, on the display unit 45. With this configuration, the user can view a list of multiple reading settings in the order of their preference selected from the preferred order of choices 167 to 169. Therefore, the user can easily find the desired reading setting.

[0144] (2-6) The preference options include at least two of the following: past usage frequency, recent usage order, and alphabetical order. With this configuration, the list is displayed in the order of one of the at least two of the following that the user has selected, making it easier for the user to find their desired setting from among multiple reading settings.

[0145] (2-7) After the reading unit 40 reads the document 13, the control unit 50 saves the reading settings applied to the reading of the document 13 to the removable media 70 (USB memory 70A). With this configuration, since the reading settings applied to the reading of the document 13 are saved to the removable media 70 by the control unit 50 after the reading, the user does not need to perform the operation of saving to the removable media 70.

[0146] (2-8) The control unit 50 displays a second display selection screen 170 on the display unit 45, which is an example of a disconnection operation registration acceptance screen, indicating that it accepts registration of an action to be performed when the connection between the removable media 70 (USB memory 70A) and the media interface 55 is disconnected. With this configuration, the user can register an action to be performed when the connection between the removable media 70 and the media interface 55 is disconnected using the second display selection screen 170, which is an example of a disconnection operation registration acceptance screen. Therefore, the user can omit the operation of specifying the action to be performed when the removable media 70 is disconnected from the media interface 55.

[0147] (2-9) The control unit 50 displays the operation options 181 to 183, which are the options for the operation content, on the display unit 45. With this configuration, the user can register the desired operation content by selecting from the operation options 181 to 183 displayed on the display unit 45.

[0148] (2-10) The operation options 181 to 183 include at least two of the following: transition to the initial state, turn off the power, and do not perform any operation. With this configuration, at least two of the following can be selected: transition to the initial state, turn off the power, and do not perform any operation.

[0149] <Example of changes> The above embodiment can also be modified to a form such as the following modified example. Furthermore, the above embodiment and the following modified example can be appropriately combined to form a further modified example, and the following modified examples can also be appropriately combined to form a further modified example.

[0150] In each of the above embodiments, it is sufficient that at least one reading setting can be registered as the default setting. The number of reading settings that can be registered as the default setting is not limited to one, but may be multiple. In this case, a priority order may be set for the multiple reading settings registered as the default setting, and the control unit 50 may display the reading setting with the highest priority by default. In this case, the priority order may be selected and registered by the user, or the control unit 50 may automatically register it based on past usage frequency or recent usage order. It is also possible to have a configuration that allows multiple reading settings to be registered as the default setting. If there are multiple reading settings registered as the default setting, the home screen 80 may display multiple (for example, two) reading settings registered as the default setting at once. In this case, if there is sufficient display area in the display unit 45, a portion of each reading setting may be displayed on the home screen 80. On the other hand, if there is not sufficient display area, the control unit 50 may display only a portion of the contents of the reading setting with the highest priority on the home screen 80 by default, and only the names of the reading settings with the second and subsequent priorities may be displayed.

[0151] In each of the embodiments described above, the list display may show all of the multiple reading settings at once. Also, if a portion of the multiple reading settings are displayed in groups according to the display size of the display unit 45, the number of reading settings displayed in the list at once is not limited to four, but may be two, six, eight, etc. Furthermore, instead of switching screens by selecting screen numbers 141 and 161, a configuration may be used in which a number of reading settings greater than the maximum number that can be displayed on the display unit 45 can be displayed in the list by scrolling. In addition, the user may be able to select the number of reading settings that can be displayed on one screen.

[0152] In each of the embodiments described above, the display selection screen is not limited to a configuration that switches from the default settings display to the list display. For example, the ScanToUSB drive screen 90 may also serve as a display selection screen that initially does not have a default settings display and includes a display selection section that allows the user to select whether to display the list display or the default settings display. The display selection section may include two options that the user can choose between displaying the list display or the default settings display. Furthermore, when the USB memory 70A is connected to the connector 47, the preset list display screens 140 and 160 may be displayed as the initial screen after connection, thus prioritizing the list display. Subsequently, if the back button 98 is selected on screens 140 and 160, the ScanToUSB drive screen 90 with the default settings display may be displayed.

[0153] In the second embodiment, the display change request screen 166 may be displayed later after the list display, based on a selection operation by the user. In this case, the preset list display screen 160 may include a selection section (e.g., a selection button) that accepts the user's selection to display the display change request screen 166. When the user operates the selection section, the display change request screen 166 may be displayed in the layout shown in Figure 19, or the display change request screen 166 may be displayed overlapping the read setting list display area 162. When a preferred option is selected, the display change request screen 166 may be erased, allowing the entire read setting list display area 162, with the read settings displayed in the preferred order, to be visible. With this configuration, within the limited display size of the display unit 45, the list display and the display change request screen 166 can be displayed simultaneously on the display unit 45 while ensuring that the font size of the names displayed in the list and the font size of the preferred options are of an appropriate size.

[0154] In the second embodiment described above, the preferred order is not limited to the three options of recent arrival, frequency, and name order; it may be two of these or just one. Furthermore, the name order preference option may be divided into two preference options: Japanese syllabary order and alphabetical order. In this case, the total number of preferred display order options to be changed may be four. Additionally, a registration option reception screen, which includes a registration option allowing users to pre-select and register whether to use Japanese syllabary order or alphabetical order for the name order, may be displayed on the display unit 45.

[0155] In the second embodiment, one of the following sorting methods—recent first, frequency first, and name first—may be pre-set as the default, or the user may register one as the default. In the second embodiment, the system may be configured to allow selection of two of the following: transition to the initial state (home screen), turn off the power, and do not perform any operation. If the two options are transition to the initial state (home screen) and turn off the power, the system may be configured such that when the registration of the operation content is deleted, "do not perform any operation" is registered by the control unit 50.

[0156] In the second embodiment, there may be no operation options, and only one of the following can be selected: transition to the initial state (home screen) or turn off the power. In the second embodiment, the operation options may include actions other than transitioning to the initial state (home screen) or turning off the power.

[0157] In the second embodiment, it is sufficient to include at least two of the following: transition to the home screen, power off, and do nothing. In other words, it is sufficient to have at least two of the three action options 181 to 183. For example, it is also acceptable to have only two action options 181 and 182, namely "do nothing" and "transition to the home screen". Alternatively, it is also acceptable to have only two action options 181 and 183, namely "do nothing" and "power off".

[0158] In the second embodiment, multiple disconnection actions may be registered simultaneously. For example, a configuration may be used in which transitioning to the home screen and powering off can be registered at the same time. In this case, when the control unit 50 detects that the USB memory 70A has been disconnected (removed), it transitions the display unit 45 from the current screen to the home screen, and then powers off after a certain period of time has elapsed.

[0159] The presets registered on removable media 70 such as USB memory 70A are not limited to read settings (scan settings) for ScanToUSB. For example, read settings for other ScanToXX (ScanToEmail, ScanToFolder, ScanToCloud, etc.) can be stored as presets on the removable media 70 and used. In "ScanToXX", "XX" indicates the output destination where the image data read by the reading unit 40 is output in a specified format. ScanToEmail is a function that forwards image data to a specified email address in a specified format. If the type of ScanToXX is registered in the default settings on the USB drive, the desired ScanToXX execution screen can be accessed when the USB memory 70A is connected. For example, if ScanToFolder is registered in the default settings, the display screen of the display unit 45 will transition from the home screen 80 to the ScanToFolder drive screen (not shown) when the USB memory 70A is connected. The ScanToFolder drive screen is the screen accessed when the computer button 81 is selected on the home screen 80 shown in Figure 6. Similarly, when applied to other ScanToXX functions, registering presets on the user's personal USB memory 70A makes it easier to find the desired preset compared to searching for one's own preset among multiple user presets registered on the main unit 15. The technology for registering presets on the USB memory 70A may be applied to some or all of ScanToEmail, ScanToFolder, and ScanToCloud.

[0160] Other than the USB memory 70A, any of the following removable media 70 may be used: magnetic tape, floppy disk (registered trademark), hard disk, magneto-optical disk, optical disk, or memory. For example, the removable media 70 may be a floppy disk (registered trademark), optical disk, magneto-optical disk (MO), or memory card such as an SD card. Examples of optical disks include CD-R, DVD, and Blu-ray disc. The removable media 70 may also be a removable hard disk (external hard disk).

[0161] The image sensor constituting the reading unit 40 may be a CMOS image sensor, a MOS (Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor, or a CCD (charge coupled device) image sensor. Furthermore, the image sensor is not limited to a linear image sensor, but may also be an area image sensor.

[0162] • If the image reading device 11 is of the sheet-feed type, it may be configured to include a securities reading function for reading securities such as checks. The image reading device 11 is not limited to a sheet-fed document scanner, but may also be a flatbed scanner. Furthermore, the image reading device 11 may be any device that includes a scanner, such as a multifunction printer.

[0163] The control unit 50 is not limited to performing software processing for all of the processes it executes. For example, the control unit 50 may have dedicated hardware circuits that perform hardware processing for at least a portion of the processes it executes. Dedicated hardware circuits are, for example, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). Thus, the control unit 50 can be configured as a circuit including one or more processors that operate according to a computer program (software), one or more dedicated hardware circuits that perform at least a portion of the various processes, or a combination thereof.

[0164] The material of manuscript 13 is not limited to paper; it may also be synthetic resin, metal, or fiber. The medium on which the text or images of manuscript 13 are printed or written may also be synthetic resin film, synthetic resin sheet, metal sheet (metal plate), metal film, foil, cloth, etc.

[0165] <Note> The technical concepts and effects derived from the above embodiments and modified examples are described below. [1] The image reading device comprises a reading unit for reading a document, a display unit for displaying information, a media interface to which a removable media is connected, and a control unit. The control unit, based on the fact that the removable media is connected to the media interface, causes the display unit to display a list of multiple reading settings stored on the removable media. With this configuration, since multiple reading settings stored on the removable media connected to the media interface are displayed in a list, the user can easily find the desired reading setting from among the multiple reading settings.

[0166] [2] The image reading device described in [1] above, wherein the control unit may display the multiple reading settings in the list display on the display unit in an order corresponding to their past usage frequency. With this configuration, the reading settings are displayed in an order corresponding to their past usage frequency, making it easier to find them among the multiple reading settings.

[0167] [3] An image reading device as described in [1] or [2] above, wherein the control unit may display the multiple reading settings in the list display on the display unit in the order of most recent use. With this configuration, since they are displayed in the order of most recent use, the user can easily find the desired reading setting from among the multiple reading settings.

[0168] [4] An image reading device according to any one of [1] to [3] above, wherein the control unit may display the multiple reading settings in the list display in alphabetical order on the display unit. With this configuration, since they are displayed in alphabetical order, the user can easily find the desired reading setting from among the multiple reading settings.

[0169] [5] The image reading device described in [1] above, wherein the control unit may display a display change request screen on the display unit indicating that it accepts the request to display the images in the order of the user's preference.

[0170] With this configuration, the display change request screen is displayed, making it easy for users to recognize that they can instruct the system to display items in their preferred order. Users can easily utilize the function to display items in their preferred order. For example, it helps to reduce the time it takes for users to find their desired reading settings due to their inability to recognize the function to display items in their preferred order. Therefore, users can easily find their desired setting from among the multiple reading settings displayed in the list.

[0171] [6] The image reading device described in [5] above, wherein the control unit may display a selection of preferred options, which are the user's preferred order, on the display unit. With this configuration, the user can view a list of multiple reading settings in the preferred order selected by the preferred options. Therefore, the user can easily find the desired reading setting.

[0172] [7] The image reading device described in [6] above, wherein the preference options may include at least two of the following: frequency of past use, order of recent use, and order by name. With this configuration, the list is displayed in the order of one selected by the user from at least two of the following: frequency of past use, order of recent use, and order by name, making it easier for the user to find the desired reading setting from among multiple reading settings.

[0173] [8] An image reading device according to any one of [1] to [7] above, wherein the control unit may display a default setting registration acceptance screen on the display unit indicating that it accepts registration of at least one of the plurality of reading settings as a default setting.

[0174] This configuration allows you to register at least one read setting as the default setting. [9] An image reading device as described in [8] above, wherein the control unit is configured to perform a default setting display, which displays at least one of the reading settings registered as the default setting on the display unit, and the control unit may display a display selection screen on the display unit that prompts the user to choose whether to display the list display or the default setting display. With this configuration, the user can choose whether to display the list display or the default setting display via the display selection screen.

[0175]

[10] An image reading device according to any one of [1] to [9] above, wherein the control unit may save the reading settings applied to the reading of the document to the removable media after the reading unit has performed the reading of the document. With this configuration, since the reading settings applied to the reading are saved to the removable media by the control unit after the reading of the document, the user does not need to perform the operation of saving to the removable media.

[0176]

[11] An image reading device according to any one of [1] to

[10] above, wherein the control unit may display a disconnection operation registration acceptance screen on the display unit indicating that it accepts registration of an operation to be performed when the connection between the removable media and the media interface is disconnected. With this configuration, the user can register an operation to be performed when the connection between the removable media and the media interface is disconnected using the disconnection operation registration acceptance screen. Therefore, the user can omit the operation of instructing the operation to be performed when the removable media is disconnected from the media interface.

[0177]

[12] An image reading device as described in

[11] above, wherein the control unit may display the operation options, which are the options for the operation content, on the display unit. With this configuration, the user can register the desired operation content by selecting the operation options displayed on the display unit.

[0178]

[13] An image reading device as described in

[12] above, wherein the operation options may include at least two of the following: transition to the initial state, turn off the power, and do not perform any operation. With this configuration, at least two of the following can be selected: transition to the initial state, turn off the power, and do not perform any operation.

[0179]

[14] A display control method for controlling the display unit of an image reading device, which comprises a reading unit for reading a document, a display unit for displaying information, and a media interface to which a removable media can be connected, the method comprising: (a) detecting that the removable media has been connected to the media interface; and (b) when the connection is detected, displaying a list of reading settings stored on the removable media on the display unit.

[0180] This method displays a list of multiple read settings stored on removable media connected to the media interface, making it easier for the user to find the desired read setting from among them. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0181] 11…Image reading device, 12…Transport path, 13…Original document, 14…First transport roller, 15…Main unit, 16…Second transport roller, 17…Separation roller, 18…Third transport roller, 20…Feeding roller, 22…Pick roller, 24…Media placement section, 26…Discharge receiving section, 27…Media thickness sensor, 28…Curved inversion path, 30…Fourth transport roller, 32…Fifth transport roller, 34…Discharge roller, 36…Nip position, 40…Reading section, 41…First reading section, 42…Second reading section, 45…Display section, 46…Input section, 47…Connector, 50…Control unit, 51…Drive unit, 52…Storage unit, 53…USB host interface circuit, 54…Bus, 55…Media interface, 61…Image acquisition program, 62…User interface program, 63…USB host interface program, 64…First default setting section, 65…Current setting section, 66…First preset section, 67…First removal action setting section, 70…Removable media, 70A…USB memory, 70C…Connector section, 71…Second default setting section, 72…Second preset section, 73…Second removal action setting section, 80…Home screen, 81…Computer 82...USB drive button, 83...Cloud button, 84...Preset button, 85...Communication status display, 90...ScanToUSB drive screen, 91...Scan tab, 92...Advanced settings tab, 93...Reading settings display area, 94...First selection button, 95...Second selection button, 96...Setting button, 97...Start button, 98...Back button, 100...First display selection screen, 101...First preset recall button, 101...Preset recall button, 102...First preset registration button, 103...First default setting registration button, 110...Display selection screen An example of the default setting registration acceptance screen is the second display selection screen, 111... Second preset recall button, 112... Second preset registration button, 113... Second default setting registration button, 114... Default setting deletion button, 120... Read setting registration screen, 121... Screen number, 122... Registration destination selection area, 123... Registration destination area, 124... Additional selection area, 130... Registration content confirmation screen, 131... Registration name input area, 132... Registration icon input area, 133... OK button, 140... Preset list display screen, 141... Screen number, 142... Read setting list display area.143...Reading setting selection area, 144...Icon display area, 145...Setting selection section, 150...Preset selection confirmation screen, 151...Selection content display area, 152...Close button, 160...Preset list display screen, 161...Screen number, 162...Reading setting list display area, 163...Reading setting selection area, 164...Icon display area, 165...Setting selection section, 166...Display change acceptance screen, 167...Options, 168...Options, 169...Options, 170...Second display selection screen, which is an example of the default setting registration acceptance screen and an example of the cutting operation registration acceptance screen, 171...Reading setting call button, 172...Action registration button, 180...Cutting operation selection screen, 181...Operation options, 182...Operation options, 183...Operation options, F...Transportation direction, SD...Reading setting data.

Claims

1. The reading unit reads the manuscript, A display unit that displays information, A media interface to which removable media is connected, It comprises a control unit and, The control unit, based on the fact that the removable media is connected to the media interface, causes a plurality of reading settings stored on the removable media to be displayed in a list on the display unit, and is an image reading device.

2. An image reading device according to claim 1, The control unit is an image reading device that displays the multiple reading settings in the list display on the display unit in an order corresponding to their past usage frequency.

3. An image reading device according to claim 1, The control unit is an image reading device that displays the multiple reading settings in the list display on the display unit in the order of most recent use.

4. An image reading device according to claim 1, The control unit is an image reading device that displays the multiple reading settings in the list display on the display unit in alphabetical order.

5. An image reading device according to claim 1, The control unit is an image reading device that causes the display unit to display a display change request screen indicating that it accepts the user's preferred order of display.

6. The image reading device according to claim 5, The control unit is an image reading device that causes the display unit to display preferred options, which are the user's preferred order of choices.

7. An image reading device according to claim 6, The aforementioned preference options include at least two of the following: frequency of past use, order of recent use, and order by name, in an image reading device.

8. An image reading device according to claim 1, Image reading device, wherein the control unit causes the display unit to display a default setting registration acceptance screen indicating that it accepts registration of at least one of the plurality of reading settings as the default setting.

9. An image reading device according to claim 8, The control unit is configured to perform a default setting display, which causes the display unit to display at least one of the reading settings registered as the default setting. The control unit causes the display unit to display a display selection screen that prompts the user to choose whether to display the list display or the default settings display.

10. In the image reading device according to claim 1, Image reading device, wherein the control unit saves the reading settings applied to the reading of the document to the removable media after the reading unit has performed the reading of the document.

11. An image reading device according to claim 1, The control unit displays a disconnection operation registration acceptance screen on the display unit, indicating that it accepts registration of an operation to be performed when the connection between the removable media and the media interface is disconnected.

12. An image reading device according to claim 11, The control unit is an image reading device that causes the display unit to display the operation options, which are the options for the operation content.

13. An image reading device according to claim 12, The image reading device wherein the aforementioned operation options include at least two of the following: transition to the initial state, turn off the power, and do not perform any operation.

14. A display control method for controlling the display unit of an image reading device, which comprises a reading unit for reading a document, a display unit for displaying information, and a media interface to which removable media can be connected, (a) detecting that the removable media is connected to the media interface, (b) When the connection is detected, the device displays a list of multiple read settings stored on the removable media on the display unit, Display control method.

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