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Abstract

To allow a user to efficiently acquire and use an image processing device in which setting values suitable for the user's use purpose are set.SOLUTION: An information processing device acquires user information, and transmits setting information corresponding to the user information to a mobile terminal. The setting information indicates one or more setting values used in an image processing device. The mobile terminal receives the setting information from the information processing device. The mobile terminal transmits the received setting information to the image processing device according to an input operation by a user. The image processing device receives the setting information from the mobile terminal. The image processing device updates one or more setting values set in the image processing device to the one or more setting values indicated by the received setting information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a system including an image processing device. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for notifying a user of a rechargeable battery that can supply a sufficient voltage according to the user's usage mode, out of a plurality of rechargeable batteries that can be installed in a printer. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2019-030107 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The technology disclosed in Patent Document 1 allows a user to use a printer by installing a rechargeable battery that suits the user's usage pattern in the printer. However, there is a possibility that some or all of the various settings set in the printer do not match the user's usage. This possibility is even higher in a printer shared by multiple users. In this case, there is a possibility that the user may obtain a print result that is not intended. Although it is possible for a user to operate the printer before use, check the current settings one by one, and change the settings to the desired ones as necessary, this is not user-friendly.

[0005] An aspect of the present disclosure is to enable a user to efficiently acquire and use an image processing device in which setting values ​​suitable for the user are set. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] An image processing system according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes an information processing device, a mobile terminal, and one or more image processing devices. The information processing device includes an acquisition unit and a first transmission unit. The acquisition unit acquires user information, which is information related to a user. The first transmission unit transmits one or more pieces of setting information corresponding to the user information acquired by the acquisition unit to the mobile terminal. Each of the one or more pieces of setting information indicates one or more setting values ​​to be used in a target device. The target device is one of the one or more image processing devices that the user intends to use. The one or more setting values ​​correspond to setting values ​​that can be set for each of one or more setting items in the target device.

[0007] The portable terminal includes a first receiving unit and a second transmitting unit. The first receiving unit receives one or more pieces of setting information transmitted by the first transmitting unit. The second transmitting unit transmits one of the one or more pieces of setting information received by the first receiving unit to the target device in response to an input operation by a user.

[0008] Each of the one or more image processing devices includes a second receiving unit, an updating unit, and a processing unit. The second receiving unit receives the setting information transmitted by the second transmitting unit. The updating unit updates the setting values ​​of the one or more setting items set in the image processing device to one or more setting values ​​indicated by the setting information received by the second receiving unit.

[0009] The processing unit performs a first process and / or a second process, and a third process. The first process includes acquiring image data and printing an image represented by the image data. The second process includes reading an image and generating image data representing the read image. The first process, the second process, and the third process use at least one of the one or more setting values ​​updated by the update unit.

[0010] In such an image processing system, one or more pieces of setting information corresponding to user information are transmitted from the information processing device to the mobile terminal. When the mobile terminal receives one or more pieces of setting information from the information processing device, it transmits one of them to the target device. When the target device receives the setting information from the mobile terminal, it updates the current setting value based on the setting information.

[0011] Therefore, the user can efficiently acquire and use an image processing device in which setting values ​​suitable for the user are set. Another aspect of the present disclosure is a program executable by a computer included in an information processing device. The information processing device is capable of communicating with each of a mobile terminal and one or more image processing devices.

[0012] The program causes a computer to execute a user information acquisition process and a transmission process. The user information acquisition process acquires user information, which is information related to a user. The transmission process transmits one or more pieces of setting information corresponding to the user information acquired by the user information acquisition process to a mobile terminal. Each of the one or more pieces of setting information indicates one or more setting values ​​that can be set for one or more setting items used in a target device. The target device is one of the one or more image processing devices that the user intends to use.

[0013] The mobile terminal receives the one or more pieces of setting information transmitted by the transmission process, and transmits at least one of the one or more pieces of setting information received to the target device. By executing such a program on an information processing device, the same effects as those of the above-mentioned image processing system can be achieved.

[0014] In yet another aspect of the present disclosure, at least one of an information processing device used in the above image processing system, a mobile terminal used in the above image processing system, and a program executed on the mobile terminal may be provided. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an overview of an image processing system according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a mobile device and a cradle. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a management device. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a management table. [Figure 6] 13 is a flowchart of a management process. [Figure 7] 13 is a flowchart of a relay process. [Figure 8] 13 is a flowchart of a setting information transmission process. [Figure 9] 13 is a flowchart of a device control process. [Figure 10] FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram showing a first modified example of the management table, and FIG. 10B is an explanatory diagram showing a second modified example of the management table. [Figure 11] 13 is a flowchart of a modified example of the setting information determination process. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0016] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. [1. Embodiment] (1-1) Overview of image processing system The image processing system 1 of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 1 includes a management device 5, a mobile terminal 100, and one or more mobile devices. Any number of mobile devices may be included. The image processing system 1 of the present embodiment includes, for example, a first mobile device 31, a second mobile device 32, and a third mobile device 33. The image processing system 1 may further include a multifunction peripheral 34. The image processing system 1 may further include one or more image processing devices (not shown). The image processing system 1 may further include one or more personal computers (hereinafter, PCs). Any number of PCs may be included. The image processing system 1 of the present embodiment includes, for example, a first PC 71, a second PC 72, a third PC 73, and a fourth PC 74.

[0017] The first to third mobile devices 31 to 33 may have different configurations, but in this embodiment, as an example, they have the same configuration. The first to third mobile devices 31 to 33 and the multifunction device 34 have an image processing function. The image processing function includes, for example, at least one of a printing function and a scanning function. The printing function is a function of acquiring image data and printing an image represented by the image data on a sheet-like recording medium. The scanning function is a function of reading an image and generating image data representing the read image. In this embodiment, the first to third mobile devices 31 to 33 have, for example, a printing function, and the multifunction device 34 has, for example, a printing function and a scanning function.

[0018] Each of the first to third mobile devices 31 to 33 and the multifunction device 34 may be, for example, a stationary image processing device that is intended to be placed at a fixed position for use, or may be a handy image processing device that is easily portable and intended to be carried around. In this embodiment, for example, the first to third mobile devices 31 to 33 are all handy types, and the multifunction device 34 is a stationary type. In this embodiment, each of the first to third mobile devices 31 to 33 is classified as, for example, a so-called label printer. The label printer has a function of printing images on roll paper. The roll paper is a long recording medium wound in a roll.

[0019] The management device 5 is connected to a communication network 150. The first to third mobile devices 31 to 33 can be connected to the communication network 150 directly or via a cradle. Fig. 1 shows an example in which the first mobile device 31 is indirectly connected to the communication network 150 via a first cradle 51, the second mobile device 32 is indirectly connected to the communication network 150 via a second cradle 52, and the third mobile device 33 is directly connected to the communication network 150.

[0020] The first to fourth PCs 71 to 74 are each connected to a communication network 150. In addition, the multifunction peripheral 34 is also connected to the communication network 150. The communication network 150 may include a wired network or a wireless network. In this embodiment, being "connected" to the communication network 150 means being in a state where communication with other devices is possible through the communication network 150.

[0021] The first cradle 51 and the second cradle 52 are each connected to a communication network 150. The first mobile device 31 is detachable from the first cradle 51. The second mobile device 32 is detachable from the second cradle 52. The first and second mobile devices 31 and 32 may be attachable to either the first or second cradle 51 and 52, respectively. However, in this embodiment, for example, for convenience of management, it is previously determined that the first mobile device 31 is attached to the first cradle 51, and the second mobile device 32 is attached to the second cradle 52.

[0022] The first cradle 51 has a function of supplying charging power to the first mobile device 31 attached to the first cradle 51. The first cradle 51 further has a function of relaying communication between the first mobile device 31 and other devices connected to the communication network 150. The second cradle 52 also performs the same function as the first cradle 51 for the second mobile device 32.

[0023] The management device 5 of this embodiment includes, for example, a management control device 10 and a server 20. The management control device 10 and the server 20 are connected to each other and can communicate with each other. The server 20 mainly functions as a database server. The server 20 has a database 21. The database 21 includes a management table shown in FIG. 5, which will be described later. The setting requirement table may be included in the management control device 10.

[0024] The management control device 10 and the server 20 may be capable of communicating with each other through a communication network 150. The server 20 may be built into the management control device 10. That is, the management control device 10 may have the functions of the server 20.

[0025] The mobile terminal 100 is an easily portable information processing device such as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or a mobile personal computer. The mobile terminal 100 is capable of wireless communication with the management device 5. More specifically, the mobile terminal 100 is capable of wireless communication with the management control device 10. In the following description, when referring to communication between the management device 5 and other devices, more specifically, communication between the management control device 10 and other devices is meant.

[0026] The wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and the management device 5 may be performed using any communication method. In this embodiment, the wireless communication is performed according to, for example, the NFC (Near Field Communication) communication method.

[0027] The mobile terminal 100 is further capable of wireless communication with each of the first to third mobile devices 31 to 33. The wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and each of the first to third mobile devices 31 to 33 may be performed using any communication method. For example, the communication may be performed according to the BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication method, or according to a so-called wireless LAN communication method. Note that "Bluetooth" is a registered trademark. In this embodiment, the communication is performed using the BLE communication method, for example.

[0028] The first to fourth PCs 71 to 74 are each assigned to be used by a specific user. Specifically, for example, the first PC 71 is assigned to user A, the second PC 72 is assigned to user B, the third PC 73 is assigned to user C, and the fourth PC 74 is assigned to user D.

[0029] The image processing system 1 of the present embodiment is operated, for example, as follows. That is, normally, as shown in FIG. 1, the first to third mobile devices 31 to 33 are connected to the communication network 150. Each of the users (for example, users A to D) is assigned a task that requires the use of a mobile device. When each of the users performs his / her task, he / she disconnects one of the first to third mobile devices 31 to 33 from the communication network 150 and takes it out, and performs the task using the mobile device (target device for use). The user can use the target device while it is connected to the communication network 150. However, the task of each user is usually performed in a place different from the place where the communication network 150 is constructed. Therefore, normally, each user disconnects the target device for use from the communication network 150 and takes it to a work place, and uses it to perform the task at the work place. Then, after completing the task, the user returns the target device for use. Here, the return includes connecting to the communication network 150. Returning the target device for use is one aspect of the end of the user's use. In addition, when the device to be used is a device that is operated by being attached to a cradle without being directly connected to the communication network 150, such as the first and second mobile devices 31 and 32, removing the device from the cradle corresponds to taking the device out (disconnecting it from the communication network 150), and attaching it to the cradle corresponds to returning the device.

[0030] Each of the first to fourth PCs 71 to 74 includes a scheduler. The scheduler is software having various functions for managing a user's schedule. One example of a scheduler is Outlook provided by Microsoft Corporation. Both Microsoft and Outlook are registered trademarks.

[0031] In the scheduler of the first PC 71, a schedule of user A is registered, for example, by an input operation by user A. In the scheduler of the second PC 72, a schedule of user B is registered, for example, by an input operation by user B. In the scheduler of the third PC 73, a schedule of user C is registered, for example, by an input operation by user C. In the scheduler of the fourth PC 74, a schedule of user D is registered, for example, by an input operation by user D.

[0032] The schedule that can be registered by the scheduler of this embodiment includes the use schedule of the target device. Note that the use schedule of the multifunction device 34 may also be registered, but in this embodiment, for the sake of simplicity, it is assumed that each of the users A to D selectively uses one of the first to third mobile devices 31 to 33.

[0033] The usage schedule of the target device includes, for example, information indicating the target device and usage time information. The usage time information includes at least a usage start time, which is the time when the usage of the target device is scheduled to start. The usage time information may further include, for example, a usage end time, which is the time when the usage is scheduled to end, or the time from the usage start time to the usage end time.

[0034] As described later, the management device 5 also includes a scheduler 12c (see FIG. 4). The scheduler 12c of the management device 5 and the schedulers of the first to fourth PCs 71 to 74 are in a sharing relationship with each other, and at least the schedules registered in the schedulers of the first to fourth PCs 71 to 74 are shared by the scheduler 12c of the management device 5. In other words, the scheduler 12c of the management device 5 can recognize and manage the schedules of users A to D registered in the schedulers of the first to fourth PCs 71 to 74.

[0035] The communication network 150 of this embodiment is connected to a WAN (Wide Area Network) 200. The WAN 200 may be any network. For example, the WAN 200 of this embodiment is the Internet configured to perform communication according to the TCP / IP protocol. Various devices connected to the communication network 150 may be capable of communicating with other networks connected to the WAN 200 through the WAN 200. A management device 5 may be connected to the WAN 200. In this case, the management device 5 may be capable of connecting to the communication network 150 via the WAN 200.

[0036] (1-2) Mobile device and cradle configuration The first to third mobile devices 31 to 33 and the first and second cradles 51, 52 will be described in more detail with reference to Fig. 2. In this embodiment, the first to third mobile devices 31 to 33 all have the same configuration, and the first and second cradles 51, 52 all have the same configuration. Therefore, the configurations of the first mobile device 31 and the first cradle 51 will be mainly described here.

[0037] The first mobile device 31 includes a control unit 41, a memory unit 42, an input I / F 43, a display I / F 44, a first communication I / F 45, a second communication I / F 46, a third communication I / F 47, a printing unit 48, and a battery 49.

[0038] The control unit 41 includes, for example, a CPU. The storage unit 42 includes, for example, a semiconductor memory such as a ROM, a RAM, an NVRAM, a flash memory, etc. That is, each of the mobile devices 31 to 33 in this embodiment includes a microcomputer including a CPU and a semiconductor memory.

[0039] The control unit 41 realizes various functions by executing a program stored in a non-transitional substantial recording medium. In this embodiment, the storage unit 42 corresponds to the non-transitional substantial recording medium storing the program. Note that the various functions realized by the control unit 41 are not limited to being realized by executing a program (i.e., by software processing), and may be realized partly or entirely by using one or more pieces of hardware.

[0040] Various software and data are stored in the storage unit 42. In this embodiment, the storage unit 42 stores a program for a device control process shown in FIG. The input I / F 43 has an input device for receiving various input operations. The input device of the input I / F 43 may include, for example, an operation switch (not shown) or a touch panel (not shown).

[0041] The display I / F 44 has a display device capable of displaying images, such as a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, etc. The display I / F 44 may have a light-emitting device, such as an LED. The first communication I / F 45 is an I / F for connecting the first mobile device 31 to the communication network 150. The communication I / F 45 may include, for example, an I / F for a wired LAN or a wireless LAN. In this embodiment, the first communication I / F 45 of each of the first and second mobile devices 31 and 32 is not connected to the communication network 150, and the first communication I / F 45 of the third mobile device 33 is connected to the communication network 150.

[0042] The second communication I / F 46 is an I / F for connecting to the first cradle 51 and communicating with the first cradle 51 (in other words, for indirectly connecting to the communication network 150 via the first cradle 51). In this embodiment, the second communication I / F 46 is an I / F capable of data communication based on, for example, the USB communication standard.

[0043] The third communication I / F 47 is an I / F for wireless communication with the mobile terminal 100. In this embodiment, the third communication I / F 47 is, for example, an I / F capable of wireless communication according to the BLE communication method.

[0044] The printing unit 48 realizes the printing function described above. The battery 49 functions as a power source for the first mobile device 31, and supplies power to each section inside the first mobile device 31. Each section inside the first mobile device 31 operates on the power of the battery 49. Although the battery 49 may be a primary battery, the battery 49 in this embodiment is a secondary battery that can be repeatedly charged. Charging power is input to the battery 49 from the first cradle 51. The battery 49 is charged by this charging power. The control unit 41 has a function of detecting the remaining battery power. The remaining battery power is the remaining amount of power charged in the battery 49.

[0045] The first mobile device 31 has one or more setting items, and a setting value is set for each of the setting items. The first mobile device 31 operates based on the setting values. Each setting value is set, for example, by being stored in the memory unit 42 or the printing unit 48. The setting values ​​of the one or more setting items include one or more setting values ​​used when executing the above-mentioned printing function, one or more setting values ​​used when executing the above-mentioned scanning function, and / or one or more setting values ​​used to control the display I / F 44.

[0046] Examples of setting items include print density, paper type, paper size, paper width, template, display language, and display brightness. Print density indicates the density of the image to be printed on the recording medium. Paper type indicates the type of recording medium on which the image is printed. Paper size indicates the size of the recording medium on which the image is printed. Paper width indicates the width of the recording medium on which the image is printed. Template indicates a prototype of the image to be printed. In the first mobile device 31, it is possible to incorporate the image to be printed into any one selected from various templates and print it. Display language indicates the type of language of the characters displayed on the display I / F 44. Display brightness indicates the brightness of the display device in the display I / F 44.

[0047] A plurality of setting values ​​are prepared for each setting item, and one of the plurality of setting values ​​is set. For example, as a setting value for paper type, plain paper, glossy paper, label, etc. are prepared, and one of these is set. Also, for example, as a setting value for template, a first template to an n-th template (n is a natural number) are prepared, and one of these is set. Also, for example, as a setting value for display language, Japanese, English, etc. are prepared, and one of these is set.

[0048] Basically, the setting value can be set by a user through operation via the input I / F 43, but it is also possible to set the setting value without user operation. For example, in response to receiving a setting value setting command from the management device 5, the control unit 41 sets (updates) the setting value of a specified setting item to a specified value. Furthermore, in response to receiving setting information described later from the mobile terminal 100, the control unit 41 of this embodiment sets (updates) the setting value of a setting item specified in the setting information to a value specified in the setting information.

[0049] Various optional items can be attached to the first mobile device 31. Examples of the various optional items include a power adapter for supplying charging power from a commercial power source to the battery 49, a car adapter for supplying charging power from a power outlet (so-called cigarette lighter socket) of an automobile to the battery 49, a clip for attaching the first mobile device 31 to the user's clothing, a barcode reader for reading barcodes, and the like.

[0050] The first cradle 51 includes a charging output circuit 61, a first communication I / F 62, a communication control unit 63, a second communication I / F 64, and a display I / F 65. The charging output circuit 61 can be connected to an external power source 180 via a power cord (not shown). The external power source 180 may be any power source. In this embodiment, the external power source 180 is, for example, a commercial power source that supplies AC 100V. The charging output circuit 61 converts the power input from the external power source 180 into the above-mentioned charging power for charging the battery 49. When the first mobile device 31 is attached to the first cradle 51, the charging power generated by the charging output circuit 61 is supplied to the battery 49 of the first mobile device 31.

[0051] The first communication I / F 62 is an I / F for connecting the first cradle 51 to the communication network 150, and is configured similarly to, for example, the first communication I / F 45 of the first mobile device 31. The first communication I / F 62 is connected to the communication network 150.

[0052] The second communication I / F 64 is an I / F for connecting the first cradle 51 to the first mobile device 31 so as to be able to communicate with each other, and is configured, for example, similarly to the second communication I / F 46 of the first mobile device 31. When the first mobile device 31 is attached to the first cradle 51, the second communication I / F 46 of the first mobile device 31 is connected to the second communication I / F 64 of the first cradle 51.

[0053] The communication control unit 63 communicates with the management device 5 connected to the communication network 150 via the first communication I / F 62. The communication control unit 63 further communicates with the first mobile device 31 attached to the first cradle 51 via the second communication I / F 64. The communication control unit 63 has a function of relaying communication between the management device 5 and the first mobile device 31. For example, when various requests for the first mobile device 31 are received from the management device 5, the communication control unit 63 outputs the requests to the first mobile device 31 via the second communication I / F 64. Also, for example, when various data destined for the management device 5 is received from the first mobile device 31, the communication control unit 63 transmits the data to the management device 5 via the first communication I / F 62.

[0054] The communication control unit 63 further controls the display I / F 65. The display I / F 65 has a light-emitting device such as an LED. The display I / F 65 may have a display device capable of displaying images, such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. (1-3) Configuration of mobile device Next, the configuration of the mobile terminal 100 will be described with reference to Fig. 3. The mobile terminal 100 includes a control unit 101, a storage unit 102, an input I / F 103, a display I / F 104, a first communication I / F 105, a second communication I / F 106, and a third communication I / F 107.

[0055] The control unit 101 includes, for example, a CPU. The storage unit 102 includes, for example, a semiconductor memory such as a ROM, a RAM, an NVRAM, a flash memory, etc. That is, the mobile terminal 100 of this embodiment includes a microcomputer including a CPU and a semiconductor memory.

[0056] The control unit 101 realizes various functions by executing a program stored in a non-transitive substantial recording medium. In this embodiment, the storage unit 102 corresponds to the non-transitive substantial recording medium storing the program. Note that the various functions realized by the control unit 101 are not limited to being realized by executing a program (i.e., by software processing), and may be realized partly or entirely by using one or more pieces of hardware.

[0057] Various software and data are stored in the memory unit 102. In this embodiment, the memory unit 102 stores an OS 102a and sub-management software 102b as software. The sub-management software 102b includes a relay processing program in FIG. 7, which will be described later. The OS 102a and the sub-management software 102b are installed in a computer system including the control unit 101. The sub-management software 102b may be installed in the mobile terminal 100 at any time and in any way.

[0058] The storage unit 102 further stores user information. The user information is information about a user. In this embodiment, the user information includes, for example, a unique user ID. For example, if the mobile terminal 100 is owned by user A or loaned to user A, the user information may include the user ID of user A. The user information is not limited to information that can directly identify the user, and may include information indicating the attributes of the user. An example of the information indicating the attributes of the user is business information that indicates the content of the business performed by the user.

[0059] The mobile terminal 100 has a relay function of transmitting the setting information received from the management device 5 to the target device. This relay function is realized by the control unit 101 executing a relay process. The input I / F 103 has an input device for receiving various input operations. The input device of the input I / F 103 includes, for example, a touch panel.

[0060] The display I / F 104 has a display device capable of displaying images, such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The first communication I / F 105 is an I / F for wireless communication with any of the first to third mobile devices 31 to 33. In this embodiment, the first communication I / F 105 is configured to be capable of performing wireless communication according to, for example, the above-mentioned BLE communication method.

[0061] The second communication I / F 106 is an I / F for wireless communication with the management device 5. In this embodiment, the second communication I / F 106 is configured to be capable of performing wireless communication according to the above-mentioned NFC communication method, for example.

[0062] The third communication I / F 107 is an I / F for performing wireless communication in accordance with various mobile communication standards such as LTE (Long Term Evolution) and 5G (5th Generation).

[0063] (1-4) Configuration of management control device Next, the configuration of the management control device 10 will be described with reference to Fig. 4. The management control device 10 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, an input I / F 13, a display I / F 14, a first communication I / F 15, and a second communication I / F 16.

[0064] The control unit 11 includes, for example, a CPU. The storage unit 12 includes, for example, a semiconductor memory such as a ROM, a RAM, an NVRAM, a flash memory, etc. That is, the management control device 10 of this embodiment includes a microcomputer including a CPU and a semiconductor memory.

[0065] The control unit 11 realizes various functions by executing a program stored in a non-transitive substantial recording medium. In this embodiment, the storage unit 12 corresponds to the non-transitive substantial recording medium storing the program. Note that the various functions realized by the control unit 11 are not limited to being realized by executing a program (i.e., by software processing), and some or all of them may be realized using one or more pieces of hardware.

[0066] Various software and data are stored in the memory unit 12. In this embodiment, the memory unit 12 stores the following software: an OS 12a, a main management software 12b, and the scheduler 12c described above. The main management software 12b includes a management processing program shown in FIG. 6, which will be described later. The OS 12a, the main management software 12b, and the scheduler 12c are installed in a computer system including the control unit 11. The main management software 12b and the scheduler 12c may be installed in the management control device 10 at any time and in any manner.

[0067] The storage unit 12 further stores a management table, an example of which is shown in Fig. 5. The management table is referred to by the main management software 12b and is updated as appropriate. The management control device 10 has a setting information providing function. The setting information providing function is a function that acquires user information and transmits setting information corresponding to (or compatible with) the acquired user information to the mobile terminal 100. The setting information providing function is realized by the control unit 11 executing a management process. In other words, the user information is information that serves as a basis for the management control device 10 to determine the setting information to be transmitted to the mobile terminal 100.

[0068] 5, in the management table, one or more pieces of setting information are associated with each piece of user information and registered. Each piece of setting information includes specific setting values ​​for one or more predetermined setting items that can be set in one or more of the first to third mobile devices 31 to 33.

[0069] The setting values ​​suitable for a user may differ depending on the user or the type of work the user performs. In the management table, setting information suitable for each user (for example, compatible with the type of work performed by the user) is registered. In other words, the setting information associated with user information in the management table can be said to be setting values ​​that should be set or are preferably set in the target device when the corresponding user uses the target device for work or a specific purpose. The setting information can be registered in the management table by anyone, at any time, and in any manner.

[0070] The number of setting information associated with one piece of user information may be one or more. Fig. 5 illustrates both. That is, in the example of Fig. 5, two pieces of setting information SA-1 and SA-2 are associated with user A, one piece of setting information SB is associated with user B, one piece of setting information SC is associated with user C, and three pieces of setting information SD-1, SD-2, and SD-3 are associated with user D.

[0071] The number and types of setting items in each piece of setting information may be the same as or different from each other. For example, assume that the setting items in the setting information SA-1 are paper size and template, and the respective setting values ​​are paper size=A4, template=second template. In this case, the setting items in the setting information SA-2 may include both paper size and template, or may include only one of them, or may include neither. When the paper size and / or template are included, the respective setting values ​​may be the same as or different from the setting information SA-1. The same applies to a plurality of setting information with different corresponding user information.

[0072] When the management control device acquires the user information, the management control device transmits the setting information associated with the user information in the management table to the mobile terminal 100. When multiple pieces of setting information are associated with the user information, the management control device transmits the multiple pieces of setting information to the mobile terminal 100.

[0073] The one or more pieces of setting information transmitted (one or more or all of them) are transmitted from the mobile terminal 100 to the target device in response to a user operation. A setting schedule (corresponding to an example of order information in the present disclosure) may be associated with the setting information. In this embodiment, when a plurality of setting information are associated with one piece of user information, a setting schedule may be associated with each of the plurality of setting information. When a setting schedule is associated with the setting information, the setting schedule is also transmitted when the setting information is transmitted to the mobile terminal 100.

[0074] The setting schedule is information indicating what schedule each of the multiple pieces of setting information should be used in the target device. In other words, the setting schedule is information that serves as a reference for the mobile terminal 100 or the user to determine what schedule each of the multiple pieces of setting information should be transmitted from the mobile terminal 100 to the target device.

[0075] The setting schedule may be any information that can determine when or in what order multiple pieces of setting information should be transmitted. In this embodiment, the setting schedule includes, for example, the use order or the above-mentioned use time information.

[0076] The order of use indicates the order in which the target device should be used. Figure 5 shows a setting schedule and numerical values ​​indicating the order of use. For example, the setting schedule of user C indicates that setting information SD-1 should be used (transmitted) first, setting information SD-2 should be used (transmitted) at an appropriate timing thereafter, and setting information SD-3 should be used (transmitted) at an appropriate timing thereafter.

[0077] When the use time information is set as a setting schedule, the setting information is used in order starting from the earliest use start time indicated by the use time information. Therefore, the use time information can be considered to indirectly indicate the order.

[0078] In addition, even if multiple pieces of setting information are associated with one piece of user information, a setting schedule does not have to be set for each of the multiple pieces of setting information. There may be a case where a setting schedule is set for multiple pieces of setting information corresponding to some user information, while a setting schedule is not set for multiple pieces of setting information corresponding to other user information.

[0079] The management control device 10 further has a device management function. Specifically, the management control device 10 acquires device information (corresponding to an example of device information in the present disclosure) indicating the function and / or state of the management target device from the management target device connected to the communication network 150. In the present embodiment, all of the first to third mobile devices 31 to 33 correspond to the management target device. The device information may include any information. Examples of the device information include function information indicating the functions possessed by the management target device, status, setting values ​​that can be set as various setting items, information indicating usable options, and information on options that are actually installed. Examples of the status include the remaining battery level and the remaining amount of paper.

[0080] The management control device 10 may acquire device information from each managed device at any timing. In this embodiment, the device information is acquired by, for example, polling in response to the arrival of a monitoring timing. The monitoring timing may be set in any manner. The monitoring timing may arrive periodically, for example. The monitoring timing may be different for each managed device. Specifically, for example, the monitoring timing may have the same period but arrive at different times.

[0081] The management control device 10 further has a function of detecting whether or not a managed device is connected to the communication network 150. More specifically, the management control device 10 can detect when a managed device that was connected to the communication network 150 is disconnected from the communication network 150 (including when a managed device that was attached to a cradle is removed from the cradle). The management control device 10 can also detect when a managed device that was disconnected from the communication network 150 is returned, i.e., when it is connected to the communication network 150 (including when a managed device that was removed from the cradle is attached to the cradle). The input I / F 103 has an input device for receiving various input operations. The input device of the input I / F 103 includes, for example, a touch panel.

[0082] The display I / F 104 has a display device capable of displaying images, such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The first communication I / F 105 is an I / F for wireless communication with any of the first to third mobile devices 31 to 33. In this embodiment, the first communication I / F 105 is configured to be capable of performing wireless communication according to, for example, the above-mentioned BLE communication method.

[0083] The second communication I / F 106 is an I / F for wireless communication with the management device 5. In this embodiment, the second communication I / F 106 is configured to be capable of performing wireless communication according to the above-mentioned NFC communication method, for example.

[0084] The third communication I / F 107 is an I / F for performing wireless communication in accordance with various mobile communication standards such as LTE (Long Term Evolution) and 5G (5th Generation).

[0085] (1-5) Management process by the management control device The management processing included in the main management software 12b in the management control device 10 will be described with reference to Fig. 6. After being started, the control unit 11 of the management control device 10 executes the management processing when it receives an instruction to execute the management processing.

[0086] When the control unit 11 starts the management process, in S110, it determines whether or not user information has been input. In this embodiment, the user information is input from the mobile terminal 100 by NFC communication via the second communication I / F 16. Note that the user information may be input via a route different from NFC communication.

[0087] If the user information is not input in S110, the process proceeds to S170. In S170, it is determined whether or not the return of the managed device is detected. Specifically, when it is detected that a managed device (e.g., a device to be used) that was not connected to the communication network 150 is connected to the communication network 150, the return of the managed device (e.g., the end of use of the device to be used) is detected.

[0088] If the return of the managed device is not detected in S170, the process proceeds to S200. In S200, it is determined whether the monitoring timing for the above-mentioned polling has arrived. If the monitoring timing has not arrived in S200, the process proceeds to S110. If the monitoring timing has arrived in S200, the process proceeds to S210. In S210, device information is obtained from each managed device and stored in the memory unit 12. After the processing of S210, the process proceeds to S110.

[0089] If user information is input in S110, the process proceeds to S120. In S120, the input user information is acquired. In S130, a setting information determination process is executed to determine a setting information group to be transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. Specifically, all setting information associated with the user information acquired in S120 in the management table is determined as the setting information group. When multiple setting information are associated with the user information and a setting schedule is set for each of the setting information, the setting information group also includes those setting schedules.

[0090] In S140, a recommended device is determined. The recommended device is one managed device that matches the user information acquired in S120 among the managed devices connected to the communication network 150. "Matching the user information" here means, for example, that the device has functions, specifications, status and / or options required to execute the task that the user corresponding to the user information is about to perform.

[0091] The recommended devices may be determined in any manner, for example, based on the device information of each managed device acquired and stored in S210 and the setting information group determined in S130.

[0092] In S150, a recommended device designation notification is sent to the recommended device determined in S140. If the recommended device is assumed to be attached to a cradle, such as the first mobile device 31, the recommended device designation notification is sent to the corresponding cradle.

[0093] In S160, the setting information group determined in S130 and recommended device information indicating the recommended devices determined in S140 (corresponding to an example of compatibility information in the present disclosure) are transmitted to the mobile terminal 100, for example, via the second communication I / F 16. After the processing of S160, the process proceeds to S110. Note that the transmission of the setting information group and the recommended device information to the mobile terminal 100 is performed via the second communication I / F The setting information group and the recommended device information may be transmitted by using an I / F different from the I / F 16. For example, a wireless LAN I / F may be provided and the information may be transmitted through the I / F. Also, for example, the setting information group and the recommended device information may be transmitted by sending an email with the setting information group and the recommended device information attached from the management device to an email software of the mobile terminal 100.

[0094] If it is detected in S170 that the managed device has been returned, the process proceeds to S180. In S180, a request is made to the returned managed device to transmit current setting information, and the current setting information is acquired. The current setting information is the setting value of one or more predetermined setting items currently set in the returned managed device. Any setting item or any number of setting items may be acquired in S180. The setting items to be acquired may include, for example, some or all of the setting items included in the setting information group transmitted to the managed device in S160 before the managed device was returned.

[0095] In S190, the management table is updated according to the setting value acquired in S180. That is, for example, if the returned managed device has been used by user B, the setting value corresponding to the setting value acquired in S180 among the setting information SB of user B registered in the management table is updated to the setting value acquired in S180. After the processing of S190, the process proceeds to S110.

[0096] (1-6) Relay processing by mobile terminals The relay process included in the sub-management software 102b in the mobile terminal 100 will be described with reference to Fig. 7. After booting up, the control unit 101 of the mobile terminal 100 executes the relay process when it receives an instruction to execute the relay process.

[0097] When the control unit 101 starts the relay process, in S310, in response to a transmission instruction operation by the user, the control unit 101 transmits the user information stored in the storage unit 102 to the management device 5 by NFC communication (i.e., through the second communication I / F 106). The transmission instruction operation may be any operation. In this embodiment, the transmission instruction operation includes holding the mobile terminal 100 over the management control device 10, in other words, bringing the mobile terminal 100 close to the management control device 10 so that a distance and positional relationship that allows NFC communication is established. By holding the mobile terminal 100 over the management control device 10, NFC communication is executed between the two, and as a result, the user information is transmitted from the mobile terminal 100 to the management control device 10.

[0098] The control unit 101 may receive input of user information via the input I / F 103 and transmit the input user information to the management control device 10. Such a specification is effective, for example, in the case where the mobile terminal 100 is not owned by a specific user but is shared.

[0099] In S320, the setting information group and the recommended device information transmitted from the management device 5 are received. In S330, a setting information transmission process is executed. Details of the setting information transmission process are as shown in Fig. 8. When the control unit 101 moves to the setting information transmission process, in S410, the control unit 101 determines whether the setting information group received from the management device 5 contains one or more tail setting information.

[0100] In S410, if the setting information group contains only one setting information, the process proceeds to S420. In S420, the received setting information is displayed on the display I / F 104. In S420, furthermore, options of management target devices that are in a state where they can communicate with the mobile terminal 100 are displayed on the display I / F 104. If communication is possible with the recommended device indicated by the recommended device information received in S320, the option of the recommended device is displayed in a different manner from other options. For example, the option of the recommended device may be highlighted or may be displayed at the top of the options. In the case where there are multiple usable management target devices, the user needs to select a target device from among the multiple management target devices. Displaying the recommended device in a different manner from other options notifies the user of a recommended device that is suitable for the task that the user will be performing, and this may be helpful when the user selects a target device.

[0101] In S430, a user operation is accepted. The user operation here includes a first operation of selecting one of the device options as a target device to be used, and a second operation of instructing transmission of the setting information. The second operation may be any operation. For example, the second operation may be an operation of tapping a send button displayed on the display I / F 104.

[0102] When the recommended device information is received, the recommended device indicated by the recommended device information may be automatically set as the target device without displaying options for the management target device. In this case, the first operation is not required. Furthermore, regardless of whether the recommended device information is received or not, the user may determine the target device in any way.

[0103] In S440, the setting information received in S320 is sent to the target device selected by the user. By executing S440, this relay process is terminated. In S410, if the received setting information group contains multiple pieces of setting information, the process proceeds to S450. In S450, it is determined whether the setting information group contains a setting schedule. In S450, if the setting information group contains a setting schedule, the process proceeds to S460.

[0104] In S460, it is determined whether the set schedule includes use time information. If the set schedule does not include use time information (in other words, if the use order is included) in S460, the process proceeds to S470. In S470, similar to S420, a selection of management target devices that are in a state capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100 is displayed on the display I / F 104.

[0105] In S480, the setting information that should be set as the highest priority among the multiple setting information included in the received setting information group is displayed on the display I / F 104. The setting information that should be set as the highest priority means, for example, the setting information that has the highest priority in the order of use among the setting information that has not yet been transmitted to the device to be used.

[0106] In S490, the same user operation as in S430 is accepted. In S500, the highest priority setting information is transmitted to the target device selected by the user. In S510, it is determined whether all setting information included in the received setting information group has been transmitted to the target device. If there is setting information remaining that has not yet been transmitted, the process proceeds to S480. If transmission of all setting information has been completed, this relay process is terminated.

[0107] In S460, if the setting schedule includes use time information, the process proceeds to S520. In this case, multiple pieces of setting information are transmitted one by one based on the use time information. That is, in S520, similar to S470, a selection of management target devices that are in a state where they can communicate with the mobile terminal 100 is displayed on the display I / F 104.

[0108] In S530, the same user operation as in S430 is accepted. In S540, the setting information is transmitted to the target device selected by the user. Specifically, in response to the arrival of the use start time indicated by the use time information, the corresponding setting information is transmitted. Note that when the use start time arrives or a predetermined time before the use start time, the user may be notified, for example, via the display I / F 104. Then, when a predetermined input operation is performed in response to the notification, the corresponding setting information may be transmitted. In this way, in S540, each of the multiple setting information included in the setting information group is transmitted to the target device according to the corresponding use time information. Then, when all of the multiple setting information are transmitted, this relay process is terminated.

[0109] If the setting information group does not include a setting schedule in S450, the process proceeds to S550. In this case, the setting information is transmitted one by one in the order specified by the user. That is, in S550, device options are displayed as in S420. Furthermore, in S550, options of setting information that have not yet been transmitted to the target device among the multiple setting information included in the received setting information group are displayed.

[0110] In S560, user operations are accepted. Specifically, an operation of selecting a target device from among device options, an operation of selecting setting information from among setting information options, and an operation of instructing transmission of the selected setting information are accepted. In S570, the selected setting information is transmitted to the selected target device.

[0111] In S580, it is determined whether or not there is any setting information remaining that has not yet been transmitted among the multiple setting information included in the received setting information group. If there is any setting information remaining that has not yet been transmitted, the process proceeds to S550. If the transmission of all setting information has been completed, the relay process ends.

[0112] (1-7) Device control processing by mobile devices Next, a device control process executed in each of the first to third mobile devices 31 to 33 will be described with reference to Fig. 9. When started up, the control unit 41 executes the device control process shown in Fig. 9.

[0113] When the control unit 41 starts the device control process, in S710, the control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting information transmitted from the mobile terminal 100 has been received. If the setting information has been received, the process proceeds to S720. In S720, the control unit 41 acquires the received setting information.

[0114] In S730, the setting values ​​of the setting items included in the acquired setting information among the setting values ​​of the various setting items set in the mobile device are updated to the acquired setting values. After the processing of S730, the process proceeds to S710.

[0115] If it is determined in S710 that no setting information has been received, the process proceeds to S740. In S740, it is determined whether or not a request to send the current setting information has been received from the management device 5 (see S180). If it is determined in S740 that a request to send the current setting information has been received from the management device 5, the process proceeds to S750. In S750, the requested current setting information is sent to the management device 5. After the processing of S750, the process proceeds to S710.

[0116] In S740, if a request to transmit the current setting information has not been received from the management device 5, the process proceeds to S760. In S760, it is determined whether or not a recommended device designation notification (see S150) has been received from the management device 5. If a recommended device designation notification has been received, the process proceeds to S770.

[0117] In S770, a notification process is executed. Specifically, a predetermined notification is performed, for example, via the display I / F 44, so that the user knows that the device itself has been determined as a recommended device. After the process of S770, the process proceeds to S710.

[0118] The notification process of S770 allows the user to easily determine which device should be taken out as the device to be used. If the recommended device is assumed to be mounted in a cradle like the first mobile device 31, the processes of S760 to S770 are performed in the cradle. However, even if the recommended device is mounted in a cradle, the processes of S760 to S770 may be performed by receiving a recommended device designation notification via the cradle.

[0119] If it is determined in S760 that a recommended device designation notification has not been received, the process proceeds to S780. In S780, various processes other than S710 to S770 are executed as necessary. After execution of the process of S780, the process proceeds to S710. The process of S780 includes, for example, a print process based on the print function (corresponding to an example of the first process of the present disclosure). If a scan function is provided, the process of S780 may include a print process and / or a scan process based on the scan function (corresponding to an example of the second process of the present disclosure). The process of S780 may further include a process for controlling the display I / F 44 (corresponding to an example of the third process of the present disclosure).

[0120] (1-8) Effects of the embodiment According to the embodiment described above, the following advantages (1a) to (1f) are obtained. (1a) In this embodiment, a setting information group corresponding to user information is transmitted from management device 5 to mobile terminal 100. When mobile terminal 100 receives the setting information group from management device 5, it transmits one of the one or more setting information included in the setting information group to the target device. When the target device receives the setting information from mobile terminal 100, it updates the current setting value based on the setting information.

[0121] Therefore, a user can efficiently obtain and use a management target device in which setting values ​​suitable for that user are set. (1b) In this embodiment, the management device 5 can acquire user information from the mobile terminal 100 through wireless communication. Therefore, the user can easily provide the user information to the management device 5. In particular, in this embodiment, the user can transmit the user information to the management device 5 by simply holding the mobile terminal 100 over the management device 5 through NFC communication.

[0122] (1c) A setting information group may include multiple pieces of setting information. A user can arbitrarily decide how many pieces of setting information to register as a setting information group. Therefore, a user can efficiently transmit setting information suitable for the user to a target device.

[0123] (1d) The group of setting information may include a setting schedule. When a setting schedule is included, the user can easily determine the order in which the multiple pieces of setting information should be transmitted based on the setting schedule.

[0124] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the setting schedule includes use time information, the multiple setting information is automatically transmitted to the target device according to the respective use time information. Therefore, by registering the use time information in the management table, the user can transmit the multiple setting information to the target device more efficiently and easily.

[0125] (1e) The management device 5 acquires device information from each managed device at each monitoring timing. When transmitting a group of setting information based on user information to the mobile terminal 100, the management device 5 determines a recommended device based on the device information of each managed device, and also transmits recommended device information indicating the recommended device. This allows the user to easily recognize which device should be used as the target device.

[0126] (1f) When a target device that has been disconnected from the communication network 150 is returned, the management device 5 acquires setting information from the target device and updates the setting information of the user who used the target device in the management table. As a result, appropriate setting information corresponding to the user's most recent work is registered in the management table.

[0127] In this embodiment, the management device 5 corresponds to an example of an information processing device in the present disclosure. The first to third mobile devices 31 to 33 each correspond to an example of an image processing device in the present disclosure. The control unit 11 of the management control device 10 corresponds to an example of a computer in the present disclosure. The main management software 12b corresponds to an example of a program in the present disclosure. The first to third mobile devices 31, 32, and 33 each correspond to an example of a first type of image processing device in the present disclosure, and also correspond to an example of a second type of image processing device in the present disclosure. The management tables illustrated in FIG. 5, FIG. 10A, and FIG. 10B each correspond to an example of correspondence information in the present disclosure.

[0128] Moreover, the process of S120 corresponds to an example of an acquisition unit and a user information acquisition process in the present disclosure. The process of S160 corresponds to an example of a first transmission unit and a transmission process in the present disclosure. The process of S210 corresponds to an example of a device information acquisition process in the present disclosure. The process of S140 corresponds to an example of a decision process in the present disclosure. The process of S170 corresponds to an example of a detection process in the present disclosure. The process of S180 corresponds to an example of a setting value acquisition process in the present disclosure. The process of S190 corresponds to an example of an update process in the present disclosure. The process of S320 corresponds to an example of a first reception unit in the present disclosure. The processes of SS440, S500, S540, and S570 correspond to an example of a second transmission unit in the present disclosure. The processes of S710 to S720 correspond to an example of a second reception unit in the present disclosure. The process of S730 corresponds to an example of an update unit in the present disclosure. The process of S780 corresponds to an example of a processing unit in the present disclosure.

[0129] 2. Other embodiments Although the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments and can be implemented in various modified forms.

[0130] (2-1) The management table may be configured in any manner. For example, as illustrated in Fig. 10A, one or more pieces of business information indicating the business content of each user may be registered for each user, and setting information corresponding to each of the one or more pieces of business information may be registered. Note that the user information may include a user ID and business information.

[0131] Also, for example, the user information may include business information without including a user ID. That is, the business information may be transmitted from the mobile terminal 100 to the management device 5. In this case, the management table may register one or more pieces of setting information for each piece of business information, as illustrated in FIG. 10B.

[0132] (2-2) As described above, each of users A to D can register a usage schedule of the target device in the scheduler of his / her PC. The scheduler may be capable of registering one or more pieces of setting information (hereinafter, a setting information group) in association with the usage schedule. The scheduler may further be capable of registering task information indicating a task to be performed in the usage schedule in association with the usage schedule.

[0133] As described above, the scheduler 12c (see FIG. 4) of the management device 5 can share and manage the schedules of the users A to D. That is, when each of the users A to D registers a usage plan in the scheduler of his / her PC, the usage plan is shared with the scheduler 12c and is similarly registered in the scheduler 12c.

[0134] In the case of such a configuration, in S130 of Fig. 6, for example, a setting information determination process as shown in Fig. 11 may be executed. That is, in S810, it is determined whether or not the schedule of the user (more specifically, a planned use) is registered in the scheduler 12c.

[0135] If the schedule of the user is not registered in S810, the process proceeds to S870. In S870, the setting information group is determined from the management table, similar to S130. After the process of S870, this setting information determination process is terminated, and the process proceeds to S140 (see FIG. 6).

[0136] If the schedule of the user is registered in S810, the process proceeds to S820. In S820, schedule information of the user, that is, the use schedule (in other words, reservation information) of the target device is obtained from the scheduler 12c. At this time, if a setting information group is registered in the use schedule, the setting information group is also included in the schedule information. If business information is registered in the use schedule, the business information is also included in the schedule information.

[0137] In S830, the device to be used that is registered (reserved) in the usage schedule is determined as a recommended device. When a recommended device is determined in S830, the process of S140 in FIG. 6 may be omitted, or the same process as S830 may be repeated in S140.

[0138] In S840, it is determined whether or not the schedule information includes additional information. The additional information includes, for example, a set of setting information or task information. If the schedule information does not include additional information in S840, the process proceeds to S870. If the schedule information includes additional information in S840, the process proceeds to S850.

[0139] In S850, it is determined whether the attached information is a setting information group or business information. If the attached information is a setting information group in S850, the process proceeds to S870. If the user information in the management table includes business information as illustrated in FIG. 10B, the process proceeds from S850 to S870 and the setting information group may be determined based on the management table in the process of S870. If the attached information is business information in S850, the process proceeds to S860.

[0140] In S860, the setting information group, that is, the setting information group included in the schedule information acquired in S820, is determined as a transmission target to be transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. After the process of S860, the process proceeds to S140 (see FIG. 6).

[0141] The process of S820 corresponds to an example of a use schedule acquisition process, a setting information acquisition process, and a business information acquisition process in the present disclosure. (2-3) When the mobile terminal 100 receives a setting information group including multiple pieces of setting information (S410: multiple), the mobile terminal 100 may transmit the setting information group to the target device. In this case, the setting information may be applied in the target device according to a setting schedule, or the setting information may be applied in response to a user operation.

[0142] (2-4) In the process of S480, not only the setting information to be set as the highest priority, but also other setting information that has not yet been transmitted may be displayed. In this case, the setting information to be set as the highest priority may be displayed in a manner different from the other setting information. Then, in S490, an operation to select one of the displayed setting information options may be accepted. Then, in S500, the selected setting information may be transmitted to the target device.

[0143] (2-5) The communication method used when transmitting user information from the mobile terminal 100 to the management device 5 and the communication method used when transmitting a group of setting information from the management device 5 to the mobile terminal 100 may be different.

[0144] (2-6) The devices to be managed may include the multifunction peripheral 34. That is, various setting values ​​used in the multifunction peripheral 34 may be transmitted and set from the mobile terminal 100 in exactly the same way as the first to third mobile devices 31 to 33.

[0145] (2-7) Multiple functions possessed by one component in the above embodiments may be realized by multiple components, or one function possessed by one component may be realized by multiple components. Multiple functions possessed by multiple components may be realized by one component, or one function realized by multiple components may be realized by one component. Also, part of the configuration of the above embodiments may be omitted. Also, at least part of the configuration of the above embodiments may be added to or substituted for the configuration of another of the above embodiments. [Explanation of symbols]

[0146] 1...image processing system, 5...management device, 10...management control device, 11,41,101...control unit, 12,42,102...memory unit, 12b...main management software, 12c...scheduler, 20...server, 21...database, 31...first mobile device, 32...second mobile device, 33...third mobile device, 34...multifunction device, 48...printing unit, 49...battery, 51...first cradle, 52...second cradle, 100...mobile terminal, 102b...sub-management software, 150...communications network.

Claims

1. A program executable by a computer equipped with an information processing device configured to be able to communicate with each of a mobile terminal and one or more image processing devices, The computer includes: A user information acquisition process for acquiring user information related to a user; a transmission process for transmitting, to the portable terminal, one or more pieces of setting information corresponding to the user information acquired by the user information acquisition process, wherein each of the one or more pieces of setting information indicates one or more setting values ​​used in a target device which is one of the one or more image processing devices that the user intends to use, and the one or more setting values ​​correspond to setting values ​​that can be set to one or more setting items in the target device; Run the command, The mobile terminal includes: receiving the one or more pieces of setting information transmitted by the transmission process, and transmitting at least one of the received one or more pieces of setting information to the target device; transmitting the user information to the information processing device in response to an operation by the user; It is structured as follows: The one or more pieces of setting information include a plurality of pieces of setting information, the user information acquisition process acquires the user information by receiving the user information transmitted from the mobile terminal; the transmission process further includes transmitting sequence information that indicates an order in which each of the plurality of setting information should be used in the target device; The mobile terminal is configured to further receive the sequence information transmitted by the transmission process, and transmit each of the plurality of setting information to the target device one by one in the sequence indicated by the sequence information or in the sequence designated by the user. program.

2. The program according to claim 1, the order information includes use time information indicating a time when each of the plurality of setting information should be used in the target device; program.

3. A program executable by a computer equipped with an information processing device configured to be able to communicate with each of a mobile terminal and one or more image processing devices, The computer includes: A user information acquisition process for acquiring user information related to a user; a transmission process for transmitting, to the portable terminal, one or more pieces of setting information corresponding to the user information acquired by the user information acquisition process, wherein each of the one or more pieces of setting information indicates one or more setting values ​​used in a target device which is one of the one or more image processing devices that the user intends to use, and the one or more setting values ​​correspond to setting values ​​that can be set to one or more setting items in the target device; Run the command, The mobile terminal is configured to receive the one or more pieces of setting information transmitted by the transmission process, and transmit at least one of the received one or more pieces of setting information to the target device; the information processing device has correspondence information in which the user information is associated with the one or more pieces of setting information; the transmission process includes transmitting, to the mobile terminal, the one or more pieces of setting information associated with the user information in the correspondence information; The program further includes: a detection process for detecting that the use of the target device has ended after the transmission process is executed; a setting value acquisition process for acquiring setting values ​​of the one or more setting items set in the target device in response to the detection process detecting that the use of the target device has been ended; an update process for updating the correspondence information in accordance with the setting value acquired by the setting value acquisition process; A program that executes the following.

4. A program executable by a computer equipped with an information processing device configured to be able to communicate with each of a mobile terminal and one or more image processing devices, The computer includes: A user information acquisition process for acquiring user information related to a user; a transmission process for transmitting, to the portable terminal, one or more pieces of setting information corresponding to the user information acquired by the user information acquisition process, wherein each of the one or more pieces of setting information indicates one or more setting values ​​used in a target device which is one of the one or more image processing devices that the user intends to use, and the one or more setting values ​​correspond to setting values ​​that can be set to one or more setting items in the target device; Run the command, The mobile terminal is configured to receive the one or more pieces of setting information transmitted by the transmission process, and transmit at least one of the received one or more pieces of setting information to the target device; the information processing device includes a scheduler in which a usage schedule of the target device by the user is registered; the scheduler is configured to be able to register the one or more pieces of setting information in association with the use schedule, The program further includes: a setting information acquisition process for acquiring, from the scheduler, the one or more pieces of setting information associated with the use schedule of the user corresponding to the user information; Run the command, The transmission process is configured to transmit the one or more pieces of setting information acquired by the setting information acquisition process to the mobile terminal. program.

5. A program executable by a computer equipped with an information processing device configured to be able to communicate with each of a mobile terminal and one or more image processing devices, The computer includes: A user information acquisition process for acquiring user information related to a user; a transmission process for transmitting, to the portable terminal, one or more pieces of setting information corresponding to the user information acquired by the user information acquisition process, wherein each of the one or more pieces of setting information indicates one or more setting values ​​used in a target device which is one of the one or more image processing devices that the user intends to use, and the one or more setting values ​​correspond to setting values ​​that can be set to one or more setting items in the target device; Run the command, The mobile terminal is configured to receive the one or more pieces of setting information transmitted by the transmission process, and transmit at least one of the received one or more pieces of setting information to the target device; the information processing device includes a scheduler in which a usage schedule of the target device by the user is registered; The scheduler is configured to be able to register task information, which is information indicating a task to be performed in the use schedule, in association with the use schedule; The program further includes: a task information acquisition process for acquiring, from the scheduler, the task information associated with the use schedule of the user corresponding to the user information; Run the command, the transmission process is configured to transmit, to the mobile terminal, the one or more pieces of setting information corresponding to the business information acquired by the business information acquisition process; program.

6. A program according to any one of claims 3 to 5, the mobile terminal is configured to transmit the user information to the information processing device in response to an operation by the user; the user information acquisition process acquires the user information by receiving the user information transmitted from the mobile terminal; program.

7. The program according to claim 6, The one or more pieces of setting information include a plurality of pieces of setting information. program.

8. A program according to any one of claims 1, 2, 4 and 5, the information processing device has correspondence information in which the user information is associated with the one or more pieces of setting information; the transmission process includes transmitting, to the mobile terminal, the one or more pieces of setting information associated with the user information in the correspondence information; program.

9. A program according to any one of claims 1 to 8, The one or more image processing devices include a plurality of image processing devices, The program further includes: a device information acquisition process for acquiring device information indicating a function or a state of each of the image processing devices from each of the plurality of image processing devices; a determination process for determining one image processing device suitable for the user from among the plurality of image processing devices based on the device information of each of the plurality of image processing devices acquired by the device information acquisition process; Run the command, the transmission process further includes transmitting compatibility information that is information indicating the one image processing device determined by the determination process; the portable terminal is configured to receive the compatibility information transmitted by the transmission process, and notify the user of the one image processing device indicated by the received compatibility information. program.

10. The program according to claim 9, the one or more image processing devices include a first type of image processing device and / or a second type of image processing device; the first type image processing device is configured to include a battery and to operate using power supplied from the battery; the second type of image processing device includes a printing unit that prints an image on a sheet-shaped recording medium; the device information corresponding to the first type of image processing device includes information indicating a remaining amount of power charged in the battery, the device information corresponding to the second type of image processing device includes information indicating the usable recording medium; program.

11. A program according to claim 9 or claim 10, the device information includes information indicating options available in the corresponding image processing device; program.

12. A program according to any one of claims 1 to 8, the information processing device includes a scheduler in which a usage schedule of the target device by the user is registered; The program further includes: a use schedule acquisition process for acquiring the use schedule of the user corresponding to the user information from the scheduler; Run the command, The sending process further includes sending the matching information; the compatibility information indicates the target device that is scheduled to be used by the user in the usage schedule acquired by the usage schedule acquisition process, The mobile terminal is configured to receive the compatibility information transmitted by the transmission process, and notify the user of the target device indicated by the received compatibility information. program.

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