Image processing device, control method, and program

Abstract

An image processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: an operation unit that receives a user operation; a scanner that executes a scan process for reading image data from an original; a holding unit that holds the original at least after execution of the scan process; an output unit that executes an output process, which is one of a process for printing the image data, a process for externally transmitting the image data, and a process for saving the image data in the host device; and a control unit that, after the execution of the scan process, executes prescribed control for suspending the execution of the output process until a determination is made that the original was recovered from the holding unit. On the basis of the operation unit having received a prescribed user operation indicating that the prescribed control is unnecessary, the control unit causes the output unit to execute the output process without performing the prescribed control.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an image processing device, a control method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there is known an image processing apparatus that can set an original on a platen, read the original, and perform output processing such as printing, transmitting, saving, etc. When the output processing is performed, the user's attention is focused on the output result such as a printed matter, and therefore the user may forget to retrieve the original and leave it on the platen.

[0003] To solve this problem, a method is known in which the output process is started after detecting that the document has been removed from the document tray. This prevents the document from being left behind because the output result, such as a printed matter, cannot be obtained unless the user removes the document. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-182323 [Patent Document 2] Patent No. 6818789 Summary of the Invention

[0005] An image processing device according to a first aspect includes an operation unit that accepts user operations, a scanner that executes a scan process to read image data from a document, a storage unit that stores the document after at least the scan process has been executed, an output unit that executes an output process that is one of a print process of the image data, a transmission process of the image data to an external device, and a storage process of the image data within the device, and a control unit that executes predetermined control to suspend execution of the output process until it is determined that the document has been collected from the storage unit after the scan process has been executed. The control unit causes the output unit to execute the output process without executing the predetermined control based on the operation unit accepting a predetermined user operation indicating that the predetermined control is unnecessary.

[0006] A control method according to a second aspect is a method for controlling an image processing device. The control method includes the steps of: accepting a user operation via an operation unit; executing a scan process to read image data from a document; executing an output process which is any one of a print process of the image data, a transmission process of the image data to an external device, and a storage process of the image data within the image processing device; and, after the scan process, executing a predetermined control to suspend execution of the output process until it is determined that the document has been collected from a storage unit that holds the document after the scan process. The step of executing the output process includes executing the output process while omitting the predetermined control based on the operation unit receiving a predetermined user operation indicating that the predetermined control is unnecessary.

[0007] A program according to a third aspect causes an image processing device to execute the following steps: accepting a user operation via an operation unit, executing a scan process to read image data from a document, executing an output process which is any one of a print process of the image data, a transmission process of the image data to an external device, and a storage process of the image data within the image processing device, and, after execution of the scan process, executing a predetermined control to suspend execution of the output process at least until it is determined that the document has been collected from a holding unit that holds the document after execution of the scan process. The step of executing the output process includes executing the output process while omitting the predetermined control, based on the operation unit accepting a predetermined user operation indicating that the predetermined control is unnecessary. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a functional block configuration of an image processing apparatus according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of the external configuration of an image processing apparatus according to an embodiment; [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the configuration of the image processing apparatus according to the embodiment when the platen cover is open. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of an operation panel of the image processing apparatus according to the embodiment. [Figure 5] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating examples of displays on an operation panel of the image processing apparatus according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating examples of displays on an operation panel of the image processing apparatus according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the image processing device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 8] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating examples of displays on an operation panel of the image processing apparatus according to the embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the image processing device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an image processing device according to a third embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the image processing device according to the third embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an image processing device according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the image processing device according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an image processing device according to a fifth embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the image processing device according to the fifth embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining another embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] An image processing apparatus according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same or similar parts are denoted by the same or similar reference numerals.

[0010] (1) Overview of the embodiment The conventional method of preventing a document from being left behind, i.e., the method of starting output processing after detecting that the document has been removed from the document tray, has the following problem: Specifically, since the output processing is not started until it is detected that the document has been removed, it is inconvenient for users who are accustomed to the conventional operation method.

[0011] In the following embodiment, an image processing apparatus that can prevent a decrease in user convenience and prevent the occurrence of leaving a document behind will be described.

[0012] An image processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes an operation unit that accepts user operations, a scanner that executes a scan process to read image data from an original, a storage unit that stores the original after at least the scan process has been executed, an output unit that executes an output process that is one of a print process of the image data, a transmission process of the image data to an external device, and a storage process of the image data within the apparatus, and a control unit that executes predetermined control to suspend execution of the output process until it is determined that the original has been collected from the storage unit after the scan process has been executed. The control unit causes the output unit to execute the output process without the predetermined control, based on the operation unit accepting a predetermined user operation indicating that the predetermined control is unnecessary.

[0013] According to such an image processing device, when the operation unit receives a predetermined user operation indicating that the predetermined control (i.e., control to prevent a document from being left behind) is unnecessary, the output unit executes the output process without performing the predetermined control. This allows a user who is accustomed to conventional operation methods to omit the predetermined control by performing a predetermined user operation on the operation unit. On the other hand, a user who wants to utilize the predetermined control can execute the predetermined control by not performing a predetermined user operation on the operation unit, thereby preventing the document from being left behind. Therefore, an image processing device can be provided that can prevent the occurrence of document being left behind while suppressing a decrease in user convenience.

[0014] (2) First embodiment First, an image processing apparatus according to the first embodiment will be described.

[0015] (2.1) Configuration of image processing device Fig. 1 is a diagram showing a functional block configuration of an image processing device 1 according to the first embodiment. Fig. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the external configuration of the image processing device 1 according to the first embodiment. Fig. 3 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the configuration of the image processing device 1 according to the first embodiment when the platen cover 34 is open.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 1, the image processing device 1 includes an operation panel 2, a scanner 3, an output unit 4, a sensor 5, a control unit 6, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 7, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 8.

[0017] The operation panel 2 has a display unit 21 that displays images and an operation unit 22 that accepts user operations (user inputs). At least a part of the operation unit 22 may be integrated with the display unit 21 to form a touch panel display. At least a part of the operation unit 22 may be configured as a group of physical buttons 221 as shown in FIG. 2. The following mainly describes the operation unit 22 that forms the touch panel display.

[0018] The display unit 21 displays an image under the control of the control unit 6. The display unit 21 is configured by a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display. These displays have a relatively large number of regularly arranged pixels and can display images including any shape based on image data. The display unit 21 may be capable of displaying color images, or may be capable of displaying only grayscale images (and monochrome images), or may be capable of displaying only monochrome images (binary images).

[0019] The operation unit 22 detects the position of a touch operation on the display unit 21 and outputs the detection result to the control unit 6. The operation unit 22 may include a touch panel that overlaps the display unit 21 and an A / D converter that performs analog-to-digital (A / D) conversion of the output of the touch panel. The operation unit 22 may be of either an electrostatic type or a pressure-sensitive type. An electrostatic type detects changes in capacitance on and / or in the vicinity of the screen due to contact with or proximity of a finger or pen. A pressure-sensitive type detects pressure applied to the screen. Alternatively, the operation unit 22 may be one that uses surface acoustic waves, infrared light, or electromagnetic induction.

[0020] The scanner 3, under the control of the control unit 6, executes a scan process to read image data from a document and generates image data. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 , the scanner 3 captures (scans) an image of a document set on the document table 33 or the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) 35 using an imaging device 3a that moves under a document glass 33a, and generates image data. The document table 33 is an example of a holder that holds a document at least after the scan process is executed. As shown in FIG. 2 , the ADF 35 executes a scan process on a sheet placed in the paper feed tray 35a, and then discharges the sheet to the paper output tray 35b. The paper output tray 35b is another example of a holder that holds a document at least after the scan process is executed. In the following embodiment, it is mainly assumed that a document is set on the document table 33, not on the ADF 35.

[0021] Note that an "image" may include only text. The format of "image data" may be various, such as vector or raster. In the description of the embodiments, for convenience, a strict distinction between "image" and "image data" may not be made. The format of "image data" may be appropriately converted during image processing. For example, the image data may be different when stored in the image processing device 1 and when image processing is performed. However, for convenience, in the description of the embodiments, a description of such format conversion may be omitted, and image data before and after conversion may be described as being the same. Furthermore, image data may be modified, such as by changing the image quality or cropping a portion of the image, during image processing. In such cases, for convenience, in the description of the embodiments, a distinction between image data before and after modification may not be made.

[0022] The output unit 4 executes output processing, which is any one of printing processing of image data, transmitting processing of image data to an external device, and storing processing of image data within the device itself. Specifically, the output unit 4 has at least one of a printer 41 for executing printing processing, a communication unit 42 for executing transmitting processing of image data, and a storage 43 for executing storing processing of image data.

[0023] The printer 41 prints images under the control of the control unit 6. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the printer 41 prints on paper placed in the paper feed tray 31 and ejects the printed paper to the paper output tray 32. The printer 41 may have only one paper feed tray 31, or may have multiple paper feed trays 31. Multiple paper feed trays 31 contribute to accommodating paper of different sizes, for example. From another perspective, the printer 41 may have a function for selecting the size of paper. The printer 41 may be configured to be capable of color (as well as monochrome and grayscale) printing, or may be configured to be capable of only grayscale (and monochrome) printing, or may be configured to be capable of only monochrome printing.

[0024] The communication unit 42 realizes communication between the image processing device 1 and other devices under the control of the control unit 6. Examples of other devices include a personal computer (PC), a mobile terminal (such as a smartphone), another image processing device, and a server. Examples of servers include a file server, a mail server, and a web server. Communication with other devices may be performed directly or indirectly via a network. Examples of networks include a telephone network, the Internet, a private network, and a local area network (LAN). Communication may be performed via wired or wireless communication. The image processing device 1 may be configured to enable one or more of the various types of communication described above. Although not specifically shown, the communication unit 42 includes various components for realizing the various types of communication described above. The communication unit 42 may be considered to include only hardware components (e.g., a connector, an antenna, an amplifier, a filter, and an RF (Radio Frequency) circuit) or may be considered to include software components in addition to hardware components.

[0025] The storage 43 includes an auxiliary storage device (non-volatile memory from another point of view) such as a hard disk drive (HDD) or a solid state drive (SSD), and stores image data under the control of the control unit 6.

[0026] The output unit 4 configured as described above performs image processing together with the scanner 3. For example, image processing types include "print," "copy," "scan," "facsimile (FAX)," and "data storage." "Copy" is a function that causes the printer 41 to print an image read by the scanner 3 on paper. "Print" is a function that causes the printer 41 to print an image based on image data received from the outside by the communication unit 42, an image based on image data stored in a recording medium (not shown) connected to the image processing device 1, or an image based on image data stored in the storage 43. "Scan" is a function that saves an image read by the scanner 3 as data. The save destination is, for example, the storage 43, a storage medium connected to the image processing device 1, or another device that communicates with the image processing device 1 via the communication unit 42. "FAX" is a function that causes the printer 41 to print data received from the outside via a telephone line and a function that causes the communication unit 42 to transmit image data read by the scanner 3 to the outside via a telephone line. "Data storage" is a function for storing image data in storage 43, and may be referred to as a "box" or "box storage."

[0027] The image processing device 1 only needs to support the scan function, and does not necessarily need to support all of print, copy, fax, and data storage. The image processing device 1 may, for example, support only one or two of print, copy, fax, and data storage. The image processing device 1 may also support other functions, such as "email." "Email" is a function for setting and / or executing e-mail. In this function, for example, part or all of the contents of an e-mail received by the communication unit 42 may be printed by the printer 41, or image data read by the scanner 3 may be sent by the communication unit 42 via e-mail.

[0028] The sensor 5 is a sensor for determining whether a document has been removed from the document table 33. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the sensor 5 is provided on the document table 33, detects whether the document table cover 34 is open or closed, and outputs the detection result to the control unit 6. The document table cover 34 opens and closes around a hinge 33b. Any sensor capable of detecting whether the document table cover 34 is open or closed can be used as the sensor 5. For example, the sensor 5 is a switch protruding from the upper surface of the document table 33, and detects that the document table cover 34 is closed and pressed down when the document table cover 34 is closed. On the other hand, the sensor 5 detects that the document table cover 34 is open when the document table cover 34 is lifted upward and the pressing force on the switch is removed.

[0029] The control unit 6 includes one or more processors and controls the entire image processing device 1. The control unit 6 executes various processes by running programs. The control unit 6 controls the operations of the operation panel 2, the scanner 3, and the output unit 4. For example, when the control unit 6 receives an operation (instruction) from a user via the operation panel 2, it controls the scanner 3 and / or the output unit 4 to execute a process according to the operation content. The operation panel 2 displays various operation screens on the display unit 21 under the control of the control unit 6. The control unit 6 may include a logic circuit or the like configured to perform only certain operations.

[0030] The ROM 7 and RAM 8 constitute a storage unit. Specifically, the ROM 7 stores programs executed by the control unit 6. The RAM 8 is used as a work area for the control unit 6. The RAM 8 also temporarily stores image data during image processing. The combination of the control unit 6, ROM 7, and RAM 8 may be considered as a computer.

[0031] The operation panel 2, scanner 3, output unit 4, sensor 5, control unit 6, ROM 7, and RAM 8 are connected by, for example, a bus 12. In FIG. 1, all components are schematically connected to a single bus 12, but multiple buses may be present. For example, an address bus, a data bus, and a control bus may be provided. Furthermore, an interface may be interposed between the bus 12 and each unit.

[0032] 1 is merely a schematic diagram. For example, the control unit 6 and the storage unit may be provided in a distributed manner. For example, a processor included in each unit (from another perspective, a control unit that controls each unit) and a higher-level processor (a higher-level control unit that controls the control unit of each unit) may be provided. In such a case, the control unit 6 may be regarded as a higher-level control unit, or as a combination of the control unit of each unit and the higher-level control unit. As can be understood from the above, the control unit 6 and each unit do not necessarily have to be clearly distinguishable.

[0033] 2 and 3 illustrate the appearance of a business multifunction peripheral as an example of the appearance of the image processing device 1. However, the image processing device 1 may be operated in any manner. For example, the image processing device 1 may be placed in a home and used domestically or personally, may be placed in a company and used by a specific number of users, or may be placed in a store such as a convenience store and used by an unspecified number of users.

[0034] In such an image processing device 1, the control unit 6 executes predetermined control to suspend execution of output processing (e.g., printing, transmitting, saving, etc. of image data) by the output unit 4 after the scanner 3 executes a scan process until it is determined that the document has been removed from the document tray 33. Hereinafter, such predetermined control may be referred to as "document misplacement prevention control" or "document misplacement prevention function." Such predetermined control prevents output results such as printed matter from being obtained unless the user removes the document from the document tray 33, thereby preventing documents from being left behind.

[0035] Here, the control unit 6 can determine whether the document has been removed from the document table 33 in the following two ways.

[0036] The first method is a method using the sensor 5, i.e., a method based on the detection of the opening and closing of the platen cover 34. For example, when the platen cover 34 is opened and then closed, the control unit 6 can determine that an original has been placed on the platen 33. Then, when the platen cover 34 is opened and then closed after the execution of the scan process by the scanner 3, the control unit 6 can determine that an original has been removed from the platen 33. However, the sensor 5 is not limited to a sensor that detects the opening and closing of the platen cover 34, and a dedicated sensor such as a reflective optical sensor provided separately from the scanner 3 below the platen glass 33a may also be used.

[0037] The second method is a method that uses the scanner 3, i.e., a method based on the results of a prescan process. The control unit 6 can determine the presence or absence of an original on the platen 33 (specifically, the platen glass 33a) through the prescan process. Here, any scanning method that can determine the presence or absence of an original on the platen glass 33a using the scanner 3 can be applied as the "prescan process."

[0038] In the first embodiment, the control unit 6 omits the misplacement prevention control and causes the output unit 4 to execute the output process based on the operation unit 22 receiving a predetermined user operation indicating that the misplacement prevention control is not necessary. This allows a user familiar with conventional operation methods to omit the misplacement prevention control by performing a predetermined user operation on the operation unit 22 and execute the output process before collecting the document from the document table 33.

[0039] The operation unit 22 has an execution button that accepts an operation to instruct the execution of a scan process by the scanner 3 (hereinafter referred to as a "scan execution operation" as appropriate). The execution button may be a soft button displayed on the display unit 21, or a physical button provided on the operation panel 2. In the following, it is mainly assumed that the execution button is a soft button. Note that a scan execution operation refers to an operation that instructs the execution of image processing that involves at least a scan process. Therefore, operations that instruct the execution of the functions of "copy," "scan," "facsimile (FAX)," and "data save" can be included in the scan execution operation.

[0040] When the execution button receives a predetermined user operation, the control unit 6 may cause the output unit 4 to execute the output process without executing the misplacement prevention control. On the other hand, when the execution button receives an operation different from the predetermined user operation, the control unit 6 executes the misplacement prevention control. For example, the predetermined user operation is a long press of the execution button or a continuous press of the execution button. A long press operation refers to an operation of keeping the execution button pressed for a predetermined period of time. A continuous press operation refers to an operation of pressing the execution button multiple times in succession. A continuous press operation may be a so-called double tap operation. This makes it possible to select whether to turn the misplacement prevention control on or off (enable or disable) using the existing execution button.

[0041] The display unit 21 may display an operation screen for setting output conditions for the output process. The operation unit 22 accepts a condition setting operation on the operation screen. The control unit 6 may cause the output unit 4 to execute the output process without performing the misplacement prevention control, based on the operation unit 22 accepting a predetermined user operation as a condition setting operation. This allows the user to select whether to turn the misplacement prevention control on or off on the menu screen.

[0042] When performing the misplacement prevention control, the control unit 6 may cause the display unit 21 to display, based on the fact that the operation unit 22 has accepted an operation instructing the scanner 3 to execute a scan process (i.e., a scan execution operation) or that the scanner 3 has executed a scan process, that the output process will be executed after the document has been removed from the document tray 33. For example, a user who is unfamiliar with the operation of the image processing device 1 may not know that the output process will be executed after the document has been removed from the document tray 33, and may consider this to be a malfunction of the image processing device 1. Even such a user can understand, based on the content displayed on the display unit 21, that the output process will be executed after the document has been removed from the document tray 33.

[0043] The control unit 6 may cause the output unit 4 to execute the output process based on the lapse of a predetermined time after determining that the document has not been removed from the document table 33. This makes it possible to prevent unexecuted output jobs from remaining.

[0044] Alternatively, the control unit 6 may cancel the output process based on the lapse of a predetermined time after determining that the document has not been removed from the document tray 33. This makes it possible to prevent an unexecuted output job from remaining.

[0045] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the operation panel 2 of the image processing apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment.

[0046] The operation panel 2 has a display unit 21 that displays images. The display unit 21 is integrated with a part of the operation unit 22 to form a touch panel display. Here, an example is shown in which the display unit 21 displays a home screen. The home screen is an example of an operation screen, and is a screen that is displayed, for example, when a user starts using the image processing device 1. From another perspective, the home screen is a screen that is launched when the image processing device 1 is powered on, when the image processing device 1 returns from sleep mode, and / or when user authentication is successful in the image processing device 1. The home screen has multiple function buttons 101 (101a, 101b, . . . ) corresponding to types of image processing (in the example of FIG. 4, "Copy," "Print," "Scan," "Fax," "Email," and "Document Box (i.e., Data Storage)"). The number of function buttons 101 and the types of functions corresponding to the function buttons 101 may be set appropriately. Note that, hereinafter, the function buttons 101 may be referred to by text displayed within the function buttons 101. The same applies to other buttons. In FIG. 4, the function buttons 101 include a copy button 101a, a print button 101b, a scan button 101c, a fax button 101d, a mail button 101e, and a document box button 101f.

[0047] The operation panel 2 also has a physical button group 221 that constitutes part of the operation unit 22. In the example of Fig. 4, the physical button group 221 has a numeric keypad 221a and an execution button 221b. The execution button 221b may also be referred to as a start button. The execution button 221b is an example of an execution button that accepts a scan execution operation.

[0048] When any of the function buttons 101 on the home screen is tapped, the control unit 6 switches the screen displayed on the display unit 21 to a screen for performing an operation related to the function corresponding to that function button 101. For example, when the copy button 101a is tapped, the control unit 6 controls the display unit 21 to switch from the home screen to the copy screen shown in Fig. 5. The copy screen is another example of an operation screen.

[0049] The copy screen shown in FIG. 5 has a plurality of setting buttons 102 (102a, 102b, . . .) for setting output conditions (here, copy conditions), an execute button 103 for instructing execution of copying, and a cancel button (from another perspective, a back button) 104 for returning to the home screen. The execute button 103 is another example of an execute button that accepts a scan execution operation. Note that if an execute button and / or a cancel button are provided in the physical button group 221, the execute button 103 and / or the cancel button 104 do not need to be displayed.

[0050] The number and types of setting buttons 102 are arbitrary. In the example of FIG. 5, the setting buttons 102 include a paper selection button 102a, a zoom in / out button 102b, a density button 102c, and a page aggregation button 102d. These are common, so a description thereof will be omitted. The control unit 6 sets copy conditions in response to an operation on the setting buttons 102. When the execute button 103 is tapped, the control unit 6 controls the output unit 4 to execute copying. When a button for returning to the home screen is operated, or a certain time has passed, the control unit 6 controls the display unit 21 to switch from the copy screen of FIG. 5 to the home screen of FIG. 4.

[0051] 5 has a button 105 for receiving a predetermined user operation indicating that the misplacement prevention control is not required. When the button 105 is tapped, the control unit 6 turns off (disables) the misplacement prevention control. In this way, by providing the button 105 for disabling the misplacement prevention function on the copy screen (i.e., the screen for operating a predetermined function), the user can instruct the operation and also disable the misplacement prevention function on the same screen, which is easy for the user to operate.

[0052] Unlike the above description, the control unit 6 may control the output unit 4 to execute output image processing (e.g., copy) when the function button 101 in FIG. 4 is tapped. In this case, the function button 101 functions as an execution button that accepts a scan execution operation. The conditions of the output processing (e.g., copy conditions) may be set on a dedicated screen for setting the output conditions, which is displayed when a dedicated function button for setting the output conditions is tapped.

[0053] The on / off of the misplacement prevention control may be set on a system setting screen such as that shown in FIG. 6. For example, the system setting screen can be switched to by pressing a button on the home screen or a physical button. The system setting screen is another example of an operation screen. The system setting screen shown in FIG. 6 has a button 111 for accepting a predetermined user operation indicating that the misplacement prevention control is not required. When the button 111 is tapped, the control unit 6 turns off (disables) the misplacement prevention control. The system setting screen shown in FIG. 6 has a button 112 for accepting a user operation indicating that the misplacement prevention control is required. When the button 112 is tapped, the control unit 6 turns on (enables) the misplacement prevention control. Note that the misplacement prevention control may be set to on as a default setting.

[0054] (2.2) Example of operation of image processing device FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the operation of the image processing device 1 according to the first embodiment.

[0055] In step S1, the control unit 6 determines whether or not a scan execution operation has been received by the operation unit 22 after the operation to set the output conditions. If the control unit 6 determines that the scan execution operation has not been received by the operation unit 22 (step S1: NO), the control unit 6 executes step S1 again.

[0056] If it is determined that the operation unit 22 has accepted the scan execution operation (step S1: YES), then in step S2, the control unit 6 determines whether the operation unit 22 has accepted a predetermined user operation indicating that the misplacement prevention control is not necessary. If the operation unit 22 has accepted the predetermined user operation (step S2: YES), then in step S3, the control unit 6 causes the scanner 3 to execute the scan process. In this case, the control unit 6 omits the misplacement prevention control and causes the output unit 4 to execute the output process upon completion of the scan process (step S7).

[0057] If the operation unit 22 has not received a predetermined user operation (step S2: NO), then in step S4, the control unit 6 causes the scanner 3 to execute a scan process. In this case, the control unit 6 suspends execution of the output process by the output unit 4 until the document is removed from the document table 33. Here, in step S5, the control unit 6 may cause the display unit 21 to display a message indicating that the output process will be executed after the document is removed from the document table 33, as shown in FIG. 8. Then, in step S6, the control unit 6 determines whether the document has been removed from the document table 33.

[0058] If it is determined that the document has been removed from the document tray 33 (step S6: YES), then in step S7, the control unit 6 causes the output unit 4 to execute the output process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the document has not been removed from the document tray 33 (step S6: NO), then in step S8, the control unit 6 determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed. For example, the control unit 6 starts a timer in step S4 or step S5, and determines whether the timer value measured by this timer has reached a threshold value.

[0059] If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S8: NO), the control unit 6 executes step S6 again. On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S8: YES), in step S9, the control unit 6 causes the output unit 4 to execute the output process or cancels the output process.

[0060] (3) Second embodiment Next, the image processing device 1 according to the second embodiment will be described, focusing mainly on the differences from the first embodiment described above.

[0061] When misplacement prevention control is executed, the control unit 6 determines that the document has been removed from the document tray 33, and then causes the output unit 4 to execute the output process based on the operation unit 22 accepting an output execution operation instructing the execution of the output process. That is, after removing the document from the document tray 33, the user instructs the execution of the output process by performing an output execution operation on the operation unit 22. This makes it easy to execute the output process promptly after removing the document. It also makes it easy to improve the effect of preventing documents from being left behind.

[0062] When performing the misplacement prevention control, the control unit 6 may cause the display unit 21 to display a message urging the user to collect the document from the document table 33, based on the fact that the scanning process has been performed by the scanner 3. After displaying the message, the control unit 6 may cause the display unit 21 to display an object (i.e., a soft button) that allows the operation unit 22 to accept an operation to instruct the execution of output processing, based on the fact that the document has been collected from the document table 33. This can improve the effect of preventing the document from being misplaced.

[0063] Even if the operation unit 22 does not accept a scan execution operation that instructs the scanner 3 to execute a scan process, the control unit 6 may cause the output unit 4 to execute the output process based on the operation unit 22 accepting an output execution operation after the scanner 3 has executed the scan process. For example, when the control unit 6 determines that a document has been placed on the document table 33, the control unit 6 may automatically cause the scanner 3 to execute the scan process. This reduces the number of operations by the user and improves operability.

[0064] In a continuous scan mode in which documents are continuously read, the control unit 6 may perform control so as not to accept an output execution operation unless it is determined that the document has been removed from the document table 33. The continuous scan mode may be a mode in which multiple documents are read as a single file (image data) by the scanner 3. In this case, the output execution operation may be an operation indicating the end of continuous document reading.

[0065] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the operation of the image processing device 1 according to the second embodiment.

[0066] In step S1, the control unit 6 determines whether or not the operation unit 22 has accepted a scan execution operation after the operation to set the output conditions. If the control unit 6 determines that the operation unit 22 has not accepted the scan execution operation (step S1: NO), the control unit 6 executes step S1 again. However, in the second embodiment, step S1 is not essential and may be omitted.

[0067] If it is determined that the operation unit 22 has accepted the scan execution operation (step S1: YES), then in step S2, the control unit 6 determines whether the operation unit 22 has accepted a predetermined user operation indicating that the misplacement prevention control is not necessary. If the operation unit 22 has accepted the predetermined user operation (step S2: YES), then in step S3, the control unit 6 causes the scanner 3 to execute the scan process. In this case, the control unit 6 omits the misplacement prevention control and causes the output unit 4 to execute the output process upon completion of the scan process (step S7).

[0068] If the operation unit 22 has not received a predetermined user operation (step S2: NO), then in step S4, the control unit 6 causes the scanner 3 to execute a scan process. In this case, the control unit 6 suspends execution of the output process by the output unit 4 until the document is removed from the document tray 33. Here, in step S11, the control unit 6 may cause the display unit 21 to display a message urging the user to remove the document from the document tray 33. This message may be a message such as that shown in FIG. 8. Then, in step S6, the control unit 6 determines whether the document has been removed from the document tray 33.

[0069] If it is determined that the document has been removed from the document table 33 (step S6: YES), then in step S12, the control unit 6 causes the display unit 21 to display an object that allows the operation unit 22 to receive an operation (output execution operation) that instructs the execution of output processing. In step S13, the control unit 6 determines whether the operation unit 22 has received the output execution operation. If it is determined that the operation unit 22 has not received the output execution operation (step S13: NO), step S13 is executed again. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation unit 22 has received the output execution operation (step S13: YES), then in step S7, the control unit 6 causes the output unit 4 to execute the output processing.

[0070] On the other hand, if it is determined that the document has not been removed from the document table 33 (step S6: NO), the control unit 6 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed in step S8. If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S8: NO), the control unit 6 executes step S6 again. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S8: YES), in step S9, the control unit 6 causes the output unit 4 to execute the output process or cancels the output process.

[0071] (4) Third embodiment Next, the image processing device 1 according to the third embodiment will be described, focusing mainly on the differences from the first and second embodiments described above.

[0072] 10 is a diagram showing the configuration of an image processing device 1 according to the third embodiment. The image processing device 1 according to the third embodiment differs from the first and second embodiments in that it further includes an audio output unit 9 that outputs audio.

[0073] In the third embodiment, the control unit 6 identifies and authenticates a user who uses the image processing device 1. For example, when a user inputs a user ID (and password) using the operation unit 22, the control unit 6 identifies and authenticates the user using the user ID (and password). If the image processing device 1 has an ID card reader, the control unit 6 may read a user ID from the user's ID card and identify and authenticate the user using the user ID. If the image processing device 1 has a fingerprint authentication reader, the control unit 6 may read fingerprint data from the user and identify and authenticate the user through fingerprint authentication using the fingerprint data. If the image processing device 1 has a camera, the control unit 6 may capture a face image of the user to obtain image data and identify and authenticate the user through face authentication using the image data.

[0074] The control unit 6 causes the voice output unit 9 to output a message urging the user to remove the document from the document tray 33, based on the operation unit 22 receiving an instruction to execute a scan process (scan execution operation) by the scanner 3 or the execution of a scan process by the scanner 3. Here, the message (i.e., the voice message) includes information about the user. The control unit 6 may cause the voice output unit 9 to output a voice message including a pre-registered name (which may be a nickname) or information indicating the group to which the identified and authenticated user belongs. For example, the control unit 6 causes the voice output unit 9 to output a voice message such as "Mr. / Ms. X, please remove the document from the document tray." This can improve the effectiveness of preventing documents from being left behind.

[0075] The control unit 6 may cause the voice output unit 9 to output a voice message including information about the user based on the determination that the document has not been removed from the document table 33 after the execution of the scan process by the scanner 3. This makes it possible to not output a voice message if the document is quickly removed from the document table 33 after the execution of the scan process. This makes it easier to prevent unnecessary voice messages from being output.

[0076] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the operation of the image processing device 1 according to the third embodiment.

[0077] In step S21, the control unit 6 identifies and authenticates the user who uses the image processing device 1. Here, the description will proceed assuming that the user authentication is successful.

[0078] In step S1, the control unit 6 determines whether or not a scan execution operation has been received by the operation unit 22 after the operation to set the output conditions. If the control unit 6 determines that the scan execution operation has not been received by the operation unit 22 (step S1: NO), the control unit 6 executes step S1 again.

[0079] If it is determined that the operation unit 22 has accepted the scan execution operation (step S1: YES), then in step S2, the control unit 6 determines whether the operation unit 22 has accepted a predetermined user operation indicating that the misplacement prevention control is not necessary. If the operation unit 22 has accepted the predetermined user operation (step S2: YES), then in step S3, the control unit 6 causes the scanner 3 to execute the scan process. In this case, the control unit 6 omits the misplacement prevention control and causes the output unit 4 to execute the output process upon completion of the scan process (step S7).

[0080] If the operation unit 22 has not received a predetermined user operation (step S2: NO), then in step S4, the control unit 6 causes the scanner 3 to execute a scan process. In this case, the control unit 6 suspends execution of the output process by the output unit 4 until the document is removed from the document table 33. Here, in step S22, the control unit 6 may cause the audio output unit 9 to output a voice message that urges the user to remove the document from the document table 33, the voice message including information about the user identified and authenticated in step S21. Then, in step S6, the control unit 6 determines whether the document has been removed from the document table 33.

[0081] If it is determined that the document has been removed from the document table 33 (step S6: YES), then in step S7, the control unit 6 causes the output unit 4 to execute output processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that the document has not been removed from the document table 33 (step S6: NO), then in step S23, the control unit 6 may cause the audio output unit 9 to output a voice message that urges the user to remove the document from the document table 33, the voice message including information about the user identified and authenticated in step S21. Then, in step S8, the control unit 6 determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed. For example, the control unit 6 starts a timer in step S4, and determines whether the timer value measured by this timer has reached a threshold value.

[0082] If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S8: NO), the control unit 6 executes step S6 again. On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S8: YES), in step S9, the control unit 6 causes the output unit 4 to execute the output process or cancels the output process.

[0083] (5) Fourth embodiment Next, the image processing device 1 according to the fourth embodiment will be described, focusing mainly on the differences from the first to third embodiments described above.

[0084] 12 is a diagram showing the configuration of an image processing device 1 according to a fourth embodiment. The image processing device 1 according to the fourth embodiment differs from the third embodiment in that it further includes a human presence sensor 10 that detects the proximity of an object (specifically, a person).

[0085] After the scanner 3 has executed the scan process, the control unit 6 controls the audio output unit 9 to output a message urging the user to remove the document from the document tray 33, based on the detection result of the human presence sensor 10 satisfying a predetermined condition in a state in which it has been determined that the document has not been removed from the document tray 33. Such an audio message may include information about the user, as in the third embodiment.

[0086] The predetermined condition may include a condition indicating that the user using the image processing device 1 is moving away from the image processing device 1. For example, when the state where the human presence sensor 10 detects the approach of a person switches to a state where the human presence sensor 10 does not detect the approach of a person, the control unit 6 determines that the user using the image processing device 1 is moving away from the image processing device 1, and causes the audio output unit 9 to output a message urging the user to retrieve the document from the document table 33. This can improve the effect of preventing documents from being left behind.

[0087] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the operation of the image processing device 1 according to the fourth embodiment.

[0088] In step S31, the control unit 6 detects the approach of a person using the human presence sensor 10. In response to the detection of the approach of a person, the control unit 6 may perform control to return from the sleep mode.

[0089] In step S1, the control unit 6 determines whether or not a scan execution operation has been received by the operation unit 22 after the operation to set the output conditions. If the control unit 6 determines that the scan execution operation has not been received by the operation unit 22 (step S1: NO), the control unit 6 executes step S1 again.

[0090] If it is determined that the operation unit 22 has accepted the scan execution operation (step S1: YES), then in step S2, the control unit 6 determines whether the operation unit 22 has accepted a predetermined user operation indicating that the misplacement prevention control is not necessary. If the operation unit 22 has accepted the predetermined user operation (step S2: YES), then in step S3, the control unit 6 causes the scanner 3 to execute the scan process. In this case, the control unit 6 omits the misplacement prevention control and causes the output unit 4 to execute the output process upon completion of the scan process (step S7).

[0091] If the operation unit 22 has not received a predetermined user operation (step S2: NO), then in step S4, the control unit 6 causes the scanner 3 to execute a scan process. In this case, the control unit 6 suspends execution of the output process by the output unit 4 until the document is removed from the document table 33. Here, in step S5, the control unit 6 may cause the display unit 21 to display a message indicating that the output process will be executed after the document is removed from the document table 33, as shown in FIG. 8. Then, in step S6, the control unit 6 determines whether the document has been removed from the document table 33.

[0092] If it is determined that the document has been removed from document platen 33 (step S6: YES), control unit 6 causes output unit 4 to execute output processing in step S7. On the other hand, if it is determined that the document has not been removed from document platen 33 (step S6: NO), control unit 6 determines in step S32 whether the detection result of human presence sensor 10 satisfies a predetermined condition. If it is determined that the detection result of human presence sensor 10 satisfies the predetermined condition (step S32: YES), control unit 6 causes audio output unit 9 to output a message urging the user to remove the document from document platen 33 in step S33. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection result of human presence sensor 10 does not satisfy the predetermined condition (step S32: NO), control unit 6 proceeds to step S8.

[0093] In step S8, the control unit 6 determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed. For example, the control unit 6 starts a timer in step S4 or step S5, and determines whether the timer value measured by this timer has reached a threshold. If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S8: NO), the control unit 6 executes step S6 again. On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S8: YES), in step S9, the control unit 6 causes the output unit 4 to execute the output process, or cancels the output process.

[0094] (6) Fifth embodiment Next, the image processing device 1 according to the fifth embodiment will be described, focusing mainly on the differences from the first to fourth embodiments described above.

[0095] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the configuration of an image processing device 1 according to a fifth embodiment. The image processing device 1 according to the fifth embodiment differs from the third embodiment in that it further includes a billing device 11. The billing device 11 is a device that accepts payment of a predetermined amount. For example, the billing device 11 charges the user for use of the image processing device 1 according to the number of prints and accepts payment from the user. Payment may be made with coins or banknotes, or by cashless payment. In the case of cashless payment, the control unit 6 may perform payment processing by communicating with a server using the communication unit 42.

[0096] The control unit 6 permits operation of the image processing device 1 based on the fact that the billing device 11 has accepted payment of a predetermined amount. After determining that the document has not been removed from the document tray 33, the control unit 6 cancels the output process based on the lapse of a predetermined time, and causes the billing device 11 to execute a refund process. Here, the predetermined time may be set to, for example, 10 to 30 seconds. The refund process may be a process of refunding coins or banknotes. In the case of cashless payment, the control unit 6 may execute the refund process by communicating with a server using the communication unit 42.

[0097] FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the operation of the image processing device 1 according to the fifth embodiment.

[0098] In step S41, the billing device 11 accepts payment of a predetermined amount from the user. The control unit 6 permits operation of the image processing device 1 based on the payment of the predetermined amount.

[0099] In step S1, the control unit 6 determines whether or not a scan execution operation has been received by the operation unit 22 after the operation to set the output conditions. If the control unit 6 determines that the scan execution operation has not been received by the operation unit 22 (step S1: NO), the control unit 6 executes step S1 again.

[0100] If it is determined that the operation unit 22 has accepted the scan execution operation (step S1: YES), then in step S2, the control unit 6 determines whether the operation unit 22 has accepted a predetermined user operation indicating that the misplacement prevention control is not necessary. If the operation unit 22 has accepted the predetermined user operation (step S2: YES), then in step S3, the control unit 6 causes the scanner 3 to execute the scan process. In this case, the control unit 6 omits the misplacement prevention control and causes the output unit 4 to execute the output process upon completion of the scan process (step S7).

[0101] If the operation unit 22 has not received a predetermined user operation (step S2: NO), then in step S4, the control unit 6 causes the scanner 3 to execute a scan process. In this case, the control unit 6 suspends execution of the output process by the output unit 4 until the document is removed from the document platen 33. Here, in step S5, the control unit 6 may cause the display unit 21 to display a message indicating that the output process will be executed after the document is removed from the document platen 33, as shown in FIG. 8. Then, in step S6, the control unit 6 determines whether the document has been removed from the document platen 33. If it is determined that the document has been removed from the document platen 33 (step S6: YES), then in step S7, the control unit 6 causes the output unit 4 to execute an output process.

[0102] On the other hand, if it is determined that the document has not been removed from document table 33 (step S6: NO), then in step S8, control unit 6 determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed. For example, control unit 6 starts a timer in step S4 or step S5, and determines whether the timer value measured by this timer has reached a threshold value. If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S8: NO), control unit 6 executes step S6 again.

[0103] If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S8: YES), in step S42, the control unit 6 cancels the output process and causes the charging device 11 to execute the refund process.

[0104] (7) Other embodiments In the above-described embodiments, it is primarily assumed that a document is set on the document tray 33. However, it is also possible to assume that a document is set on the ADF 35 instead of the document tray 33. In this case, the misplacement prevention control may be control for preventing a document from being left on the discharge tray 35b of the ADF 35. For example, as shown in FIG. 16 , a sensor 5a for detecting the presence or absence of a document is provided on the discharge tray 35b of the ADF 35. That is, the sensor 5a detects the presence or absence of a document in the tray (discharge tray 35b) to which the document is discharged after the scanner 3 executes the scanning process. The control unit 6 determines whether a document has been removed from the discharge tray 35b of the ADF 35 based on the output of the sensor 5a. Therefore, the "document tray 33" in the description of the operation of the above-described embodiments can be read as the "discharge tray 35b of the ADF 35." This makes it possible to prevent a user from leaving a document on the discharge tray 35b of the ADF 35.

[0105] The operational flows in the above-described embodiments do not necessarily have to be executed in chronological order according to the order depicted in the flow diagrams. For example, the steps in the operations may be executed in an order different from that depicted in the flow diagrams, or may be executed in parallel. Some of the steps in the operations may be deleted, or additional steps may be added to the process. The operational flows in the above-described embodiments may be executed independently, or two or more operational flows may be combined and executed. For example, some steps in one operational flow may be added to another operational flow, or some steps in one operational flow may be replaced with some steps in another operational flow.

[0106] A program for causing a computer to execute the operations according to the above-described embodiments may be provided. The program may be recorded on a computer-readable medium. Using the computer-readable medium, it is possible to install the billing management program on a computer. Here, the computer-readable medium on which the program is recorded may be a non-transitory recording medium. The non-transitory recording medium is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a recording medium such as a CD-ROM or a DVD-ROM. Furthermore, circuits for executing the processes performed in the above-described embodiments may be integrated, and at least a part of the image processing device 1 may be configured as a semiconductor integrated circuit (chip set, SoC).

[0107] As used in this disclosure, the terms "based on" and "depending on" do not mean "based only on" or "depending only on," unless otherwise specified. The term "based on" means both "based only on" and "based at least in part on." Similarly, the term "depending on" means both "depending only on" and "depending at least in part on." Furthermore, the terms "include," "comprise," and variations thereof do not mean including only the listed items, but may mean including only the listed items or may include additional items in addition to the listed items. Furthermore, the term "or" as used in this disclosure is not intended to mean an exclusive or. Furthermore, any reference to elements using designations such as "first," "second," etc., as used in this disclosure does not generally limit the quantity or order of those elements. These designations may be used in this disclosure as a convenient method of distinguishing between two or more elements. Thus, reference to a first and a second element does not imply that only two elements may be employed therein, or that the first element must in some way precede the second element. In this disclosure, where articles are added by translation, such as a, an, and the in English, these articles are intended to include the plural unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0108] The above describes the embodiments in detail with reference to the drawings, but the specific configuration is not limited to that described above, and various design changes can be made within the scope that does not deviate from the gist of the invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0109] 1: Image processing device 2: Operation panel 3: Scanner 3a: Imaging device 4: Output section 5: Sensor 6: Control section 7:ROM 8: RAM 9: Audio output section 10: Human sensor 11: Charging device 12: Bus 21:Display section 22:Operation section 31: Paper tray 32: Paper output tray 33: Manuscript stand 33a: Document glass 33b: Hinge 34: Document cover 35:ADF 35a: Paper tray 35b: Paper output tray 41: Printer 42: Communications Department 43: Storage

Claims

1. an operation unit that accepts user operations; a scanner that performs a scan process to read image data from a document; a holder that holds the document after at least the scanning process has been performed; an output unit that executes an output process, which is one of a printing process of the image data, a transmission process of the image data to an external device, and a storage process of the image data within the device itself; a control unit that executes predetermined control to suspend execution of the output process until it is determined that the document has been collected from the holding unit after the scan process has been executed; a display unit that displays, on an operation screen for setting output conditions in the output process, a button for accepting a predetermined user operation that explicitly indicates that the predetermined control is unnecessary; the operation unit accepts a condition setting operation on the operation screen, The control unit causes the output unit to execute the output process by omitting the predetermined control based on the operation unit accepting the predetermined user operation on the button as the condition setting operation. Image processing device.

2. an operation unit that accepts user operations; a scanner that performs a scan process to read image data from a document; a holder that holds the document after at least the scanning process has been performed; an output unit that executes an output process, which is one of a printing process of the image data, a transmission process of the image data to an external device, and a storage process of the image data within the device itself; a control unit that executes predetermined control to suspend execution of the output process until it is determined that the document has been collected from the holding unit after the scan process has been executed, the operation unit has an execution button that accepts an operation to instruct execution of the scan process, The control unit When the execution button receives a predetermined user operation indicating that the predetermined control is unnecessary, the output unit executes the output process while omitting the predetermined control; When the execution button receives an operation different from the predetermined user operation, the predetermined control is executed. Image processing device.

3. The predetermined user operation is a long press of the execution button or a continuous press of the execution button. The image processing device according to claim 2 .

4. Further comprising a display unit for displaying an image, When the predetermined control is executed, the control unit causes the display unit to display a message indicating that the output process will be executed after the document is collected from the holder, based on whether the operation unit has accepted an operation instructing execution of the scan process or the scan process has been executed. The image processing device according to claim 1 .

5. When executing the predetermined control, the control unit, after determining that the document has been collected from the holding unit, causes the output unit to execute the output process based on the operation unit accepting an output execution operation instructing execution of the output process. The image processing device according to claim 1 .

6. an operation unit that accepts user operations; a scanner that performs a scan process to read image data from a document; a holder that holds the document after at least the scanning process has been performed; an output unit that executes an output process, which is one of a printing process of the image data, a transmission process of the image data to an external device, and a storage process of the image data within the device itself; a control unit that executes predetermined control to suspend execution of the output process until it is determined that the document has been collected from the holding unit after the scan process has been executed; a display unit that displays an image, the control unit causes the output unit to execute the output process while omitting the predetermined control, based on the operation unit receiving a predetermined user operation indicating that the predetermined control is unnecessary; When executing the predetermined control, the control unit: displaying a message on the display unit prompting the user to collect the document from the holder based on the execution of the scan process; after displaying the message, based on the determination that the document has been collected from the holding unit, displaying on the display unit an object for the operation unit to receive an output execution operation instructing execution of the output process; When the operation unit receives the output execution operation, the output unit executes the output process. Image processing device.

7. an operation unit that accepts user operations; a scanner that performs a scan process to read image data from a document; a holder that holds the document after at least the scanning process has been performed; an output unit that executes an output process, which is one of a printing process of the image data, a transmission process of the image data to an external device, and a storage process of the image data within the device itself; a control unit that executes predetermined control to suspend execution of the output process until it is determined that the document has been collected from the holding unit after the scan process has been executed, the control unit causes the output unit to execute the output process while omitting the predetermined control, based on the operation unit receiving a predetermined user operation indicating that the predetermined control is unnecessary; When executing the predetermined control, after determining that the document has been collected from the holding unit, even if the operation unit does not accept a scan execution operation that instructs execution of the scan process, the control unit causes the output unit to execute the output process based on the operation unit accepting an output execution operation that instructs execution of the output process after the scan process has been executed. Image processing device.

8. an operation unit that accepts user operations; a scanner that performs a scan process to read image data from a document; a holder that holds the document after at least the scanning process has been performed; an output unit that executes an output process, which is one of a printing process of the image data, a transmission process of the image data to an external device, and a storage process of the image data within the device itself; a control unit that executes predetermined control to suspend execution of the output process until it is determined that the document has been collected from the holding unit after the scan process has been executed, the control unit causes the output unit to execute the output process while omitting the predetermined control, based on the operation unit receiving a predetermined user operation indicating that the predetermined control is unnecessary; When executing the predetermined control, the control unit, after determining that the document has been collected from the holding unit, causes the output unit to execute the output process based on the operation unit receiving an output execution operation instructing the execution of the output process; The control unit performs control so as not to accept the output execution operation unless it is determined that the document has been collected from the holding unit in a continuous scan mode in which the document is continuously read. Image processing device.

9. further comprising an audio output unit that outputs audio; The control unit Identifying and authenticating a user who uses the image processing device; outputting, on the audio output unit, a message urging the user to retrieve the document from the holder, based on the operation unit receiving an instruction to execute the scan process or the scanner executing the scan process; The message includes information about the user. The image processing device according to claim 1 .

10. The control unit causes the voice output unit to output the message including information about the user based on the determination that the document has not been collected from the holding unit after the execution of the scanning process. The image processing device according to claim 9 .

11. an audio output unit that outputs audio; a human presence sensor that detects the proximity of an object, The control unit outputs to the audio output unit a message urging the user to collect the document from the holding unit, based on a detection result of the human presence sensor satisfying a predetermined condition in a state in which it is determined that the document has not been collected from the holding unit after the execution of the scan process. The image processing device according to claim 1 .

12. The predetermined condition includes a condition indicating that a user who uses the image processing device is moving away from the image processing device. The image processing device according to claim 11 .

13. an operation unit that accepts user operations; a scanner that performs a scan process to read image data from a document; a holder that holds the document after at least the scanning process has been performed; an output unit that executes an output process, which is one of a printing process of the image data, a transmission process of the image data to an external device, and a storage process of the image data within the device itself; a control unit that executes predetermined control to suspend execution of the output process until it is determined that the document has been collected from the holding unit after the scan process has been executed, the control unit causes the output unit to execute the output process while omitting the predetermined control, based on the operation unit receiving a predetermined user operation indicating that the predetermined control is unnecessary; The control unit causes the output unit to execute the output process based on the lapse of a predetermined time after determining that the document has not been collected from the holding unit. Image processing device.

14. The control unit cancels the output process based on the lapse of a predetermined time after determining that the document has not been collected from the holding unit. The image processing device according to claim 1 .

15. an operation unit that accepts user operations; a scanner that performs a scan process to read image data from a document; a holder that holds the document after at least the scanning process has been performed; an output unit that executes an output process, which is one of a printing process of the image data, a transmission process of the image data to an external device, and a storage process of the image data within the device itself; a control unit that executes predetermined control to suspend execution of the output process until it is determined that the document has been collected from the holding unit after the scan process has been executed; An image processing device comprising: the control unit causes the output unit to execute the output process while omitting the predetermined control, based on the operation unit receiving a predetermined user operation indicating that the predetermined control is unnecessary; The control unit permitting operation of the image processing device based on the receipt of payment of a predetermined amount by the charging device; After determining that the document has not been collected from the storage unit, the output process is canceled based on the lapse of a predetermined time, and the charging device is caused to execute a refund process. Image processing device.

16. The manuscript cover and a sensor for detecting whether the document cover is open or closed, the holder includes a document table on which the document is set, The control unit determines whether the document has been removed from the document table based on the output of the sensor. The image processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 15.

17. the holder includes a document table on which the document is set, The control unit determines whether the document has been removed from the document table based on a result of a prescan process by the scanner. The image processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 15.

18. a sensor for detecting the presence or absence of the document in a tray to which the document is discharged after the scanning process is performed; the holding portion includes the tray, The control unit determines whether the document has been collected from the tray based on the output of the sensor. The image processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 15.

19. A control method for controlling an image processing device, comprising: receiving a user operation by an operation unit; A step of executing a scan process to read image data from a document; executing an output process which is one of a printing process of the image data, a transmission process of the image data to an external device, and a storage process of the image data within the device itself; a step of executing a predetermined control to suspend execution of the output process at least until it is determined that the document has been collected from a holding unit that holds the document after the execution of the scan process; displaying a button for accepting a predetermined user operation that explicitly indicates that the predetermined control is unnecessary on an operation screen for setting output conditions in the output process; and The step of executing the output process includes a step of executing the output process by omitting the predetermined control based on the operation unit accepting the predetermined user operation on the button as a condition setting operation on the operation screen. Control method.

20. The image processing device receiving a user operation by an operation unit; A step of executing a scan process to read image data from a document; executing an output process which is one of a printing process of the image data, a transmission process of the image data to an external device, and a storage process of the image data within the device itself; a step of executing a predetermined control to suspend execution of the output process at least until it is determined that the document has been collected from a holding unit that holds the document after the execution of the scan process; displaying a button for accepting a predetermined user operation that explicitly indicates that the predetermined control is unnecessary on an operation screen for setting output conditions in the output process; Execute The step of executing the output process includes a step of executing the output process by omitting the predetermined control based on the operation unit accepting the predetermined user operation on the button as a condition setting operation on the operation screen. program.

21. The image processing device receiving a user operation by an operation unit; A step of executing a scan process to read image data from a document; executing an output process which is one of a printing process of the image data, a transmission process of the image data to an external device, and a storage process of the image data within the device itself; when a predetermined user operation indicating that predetermined control is not required is received at an execution button that is a button of the operation unit and that receives an operation to instruct execution of the scan process, executing the output process while omitting the predetermined control that suspends execution of the output process at least until it is determined that the document has been collected from a holding unit that holds the document after execution of the scan process; When the execution button receives an operation different from the predetermined user operation, the predetermined control is executed. program.

22. The image processing device receiving a user operation by an operation unit; A step of executing a scan process to read image data from a document; executing an output process which is one of a printing process of the image data, a transmission process of the image data to an external device, and a storage process of the image data within the device itself; a step of executing a predetermined control to suspend execution of the output process at least until it is determined that the document has been collected from a holding unit that holds the document after the execution of the scan process; and executing the output process while omitting the predetermined control based on the operation unit receiving a predetermined user operation indicating that the predetermined control is unnecessary; The step of executing the predetermined control includes: a step of displaying a message on a display unit prompting a user to collect the document from the holder based on the execution of the scanning process; after displaying the message, based on the determination that the document has been collected from the holding unit, displaying on the display unit an object for the operation unit to receive an output execution operation instructing execution of the output process; and executing the output process based on the operation unit receiving the output execution operation. program.

23. The image processing device receiving a user operation by an operation unit; A step of executing a scan process to read image data from a document; executing an output process which is one of a printing process of the image data, a transmission process of the image data to an external device, and a storage process of the image data within the device itself; a step of executing a predetermined control to suspend execution of the output process at least until it is determined that the document has been collected from a holding unit that holds the document after the execution of the scan process; and executing the output process while omitting the predetermined control based on the operation unit receiving a predetermined user operation indicating that the predetermined control is unnecessary; In the step of executing the predetermined control, even if the operation unit does not accept a scan execution operation instructing execution of the scan process after it is determined that the document has been collected from the holding unit, the output process is executed based on the operation unit accepting an output execution operation instructing execution of the output process after the scan process has been executed. program.

24. The image processing device receiving a user operation by an operation unit; A step of executing a scan process to read image data from a document; executing an output process which is one of a printing process of the image data, a transmission process of the image data to an external device, and a storage process of the image data within the device itself; a step of executing a predetermined control to suspend execution of the output process at least until it is determined that the document has been collected from a holding unit that holds the document after the execution of the scan process; and executing the output process while omitting the predetermined control based on the operation unit receiving a predetermined user operation indicating that the predetermined control is unnecessary; The step of executing the predetermined control includes: executing the output process based on the operation unit receiving an output execution operation instructing execution of the output process after determining that the document has been collected from the holding unit; and performing control so as not to accept the output execution operation unless it is determined that the document has been collected from the holding unit in a continuous scan mode in which the document is continuously read. program.

25. The image processing device receiving a user operation by an operation unit; A step of executing a scan process to read image data from a document; executing an output process which is one of a printing process of the image data, a transmission process of the image data to an external device, and a storage process of the image data within the device itself; a step of executing a predetermined control to suspend execution of the output process at least until it is determined that the document has been collected from a holding unit that holds the document after the execution of the scan process; executing the output process based on the lapse of a predetermined time after determining that the document has not been collected from the holding unit; and executing the output process while omitting the predetermined control, based on the operation unit receiving a predetermined user operation indicating that the predetermined control is unnecessary. program.

26. The image processing device permitting operation of the image processing device based on the receipt of payment of a predetermined amount by the charging device; receiving a user operation by an operation unit; A step of executing a scan process to read image data from a document; executing an output process which is one of a printing process of the image data, a transmission process of the image data to an external device, and a storage process of the image data within the device itself; a step of executing a predetermined control to suspend execution of the output process at least until it is determined that the document has been collected from a holding unit that holds the document after the execution of the scan process; canceling the output process and causing the charging device to execute a refund process based on the lapse of a predetermined time after determining that the document has not been collected from the holding unit; and executing the output process while omitting the predetermined control, based on the operation unit receiving a predetermined user operation indicating that the predetermined control is unnecessary. program.

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