Information processing device and information processing method

Abstract

To improve operability in a GUI (graphical user interface) that includes a plurality of operation screens.SOLUTION: An information processing apparatus (10) includes a display 14. The information processing apparatus (10) accepts user operations via a GUI (graphical user interface) displayed on the display 14. An operation screen 120 is displayed on the display 14. On the operation screen 120, an operation guidance portion 122, including a message 122a for providing operation guidance to the user, and a plurality of operation keys 120b, 124a, 124b for accepting user operations are displayed. A part of the operation guidance portion 122 is colored in a first color, the operation keys 120b which are first-type operation keys are colored in the first color, and the operation keys 124a, 124b which are second-type operation keys are not colored in the first color.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing device and an information processing method, and more particularly to an information processing device and an information processing method for providing a predetermined service to a user, for example. [Background technology]

[0002] An example of this type of background art is disclosed in Patent Document 1. The image processing device of the background art is equipped with a display and accepts user operations via a GUI (Graphical User Interface) displayed on the display. As the GUI, a plurality of operation screens related to predetermined services provided by the image processing device are sequentially displayed on the display. Each of the plurality of operation screens displays a plurality of operation keys for accepting user operations. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-226301 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, with the image processing device of the background art, a user who is unfamiliar with the operation may accidentally operate an unintended operation key or may hesitate to operate an operation key, which may result in the operation taking a long time, and there is room for improvement in terms of operability.

[0005] Therefore, a primary object of the present invention is to provide a novel information processing device and information processing method.

[0006] Another object of the present invention is to provide an information processing device and an information processing method that can improve operability in a GUI that includes a plurality of operation screens. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A first embodiment is an information processing apparatus for providing a predetermined service to a user, the information processing apparatus including a display, image reading means for reading an image of a document; and a display control means for displaying an operation screen for executing a predetermined service on a display, wherein a colored portion colored in a first color and operation keys for receiving settings of service conditions are displayed on the operation screen, and the colored portion is displayed in a portion other than the operation keys, and when an operation key is operated, the display control means causes a portion of the operated operation key to be colored in the first color. Se, sa Furthermore, a transition key to which a function to proceed to the next operation screen is assigned or a start key to which a job start operation is to be accepted is changed from a display state in which the key is not accepted to a display state in which the key is accepted, and the key is displayed; the image reading means reads an image of a document in response to an operation of a transition key or a start key; It is an information processing device. The second embodiment is an information processing device that is subordinate to the first embodiment, and when an operation key is operated, the display control means does not change the character information of the operated operation key, but instead colors a part of it in a first color.

[0008] Third The first embodiment or second In the information processing device according to the embodiment of the present invention, the display control means displays a message for providing operation guidance to the user on the operation screen, and the colored portion is adjacent to the message.

[0009] Fourth The first embodiment or third Example of Either and a display control means for, when an operation key is operated, causing a transition key or a start key to be colored in a first color.

[0011] The fifth embodiment is an information processing device dependent on any of the first to fourth embodiments, in which the display control means displays a back key on the operation screen for returning to the previous operation screen, and the back key is not colored in the first color.

[0012] The sixth embodiment is an information processing device dependent on any of the first to fifth embodiments, in which the display control means causes the colored portion to be displayed on the next operation screen as well, and the colored portion to be displayed on the next operation screen is displayed at a position corresponding to the position of the colored portion on the operation screen.

[0013] A seventh embodiment is an information processing apparatus that is subordinate to any of the first to sixth embodiments, and the display control means is a transition key or Start key When a part of the image is colored in a first color, the remaining part is colored in a second color other than the first color.

[0014] An eighth embodiment includes a display, and Image reading means for reading an image of a document a display control method for an information processing device that provides a predetermined service to a user, the method comprising: displaying an operation screen for executing the predetermined service on a display; displaying a colored portion colored in a first color and operation keys for accepting settings of service conditions on the operation screen; displaying the colored portion in a portion other than the operation keys; and coloring a portion of the operated operation key in the first color when the operation key is operated. Se, sa Furthermore, a transition key to which a function to proceed to the next operation screen is assigned or a start key to which a job start operation is to be accepted is changed from a display state in which the key is not accepted to a display state in which the key is accepted, and the key is displayed; Then, the document image is read by the reading means in response to the operation of the transition key or the start key. A display control method in an information processing device.

[0015] The ninth embodiment is an information processing system comprising an information processing device of any one of the first to seventh embodiments and an image forming device capable of communicating with the information processing device, and a specified service is executed by the information processing device and the image forming device working together. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the operability of a GUI including a plurality of operation screens.

[0017] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the external configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the information processing device shown in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the image forming apparatus shown in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an illustrative view showing an example of the home screen. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an illustrative view showing an example of a color setting screen. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an illustrative view showing another example of the color setting screen. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is an illustrative view showing an example of the guide screen. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is an illustrative view showing an example of the final setting screen. [Figure 9] 9 is an illustrative view showing one example of a memory map of the RAM of the information processing device shown in FIG. 2. FIG. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is an illustrative view showing an example of a memory map of the RAM of the image forming apparatus shown in FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of information processing by the CPU shown in FIG. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is an illustrative view showing an example of a color setting screen in the second embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is an illustrative view showing another example of the color setting screen in the second embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is an illustrative view showing an example of a guide screen in the second embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of information processing in the second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] [First Example] 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of an information processing system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, information processing system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes an information processing device 10 and an image forming device .

[0020] The information processing device 10 is a multimedia kiosk (MMK) terminal installed in stores such as supermarkets, restaurants, or convenience stores, as well as public facilities such as train stations, bus terminals, airports, government offices, or libraries. The information processing device 10 provides various information or predetermined services (functions) to users depending on the location where it is installed. As will be described in detail later, the information processing device 10 can also cooperate with an image forming device 70 to provide users with predetermined services such as copying, printing, scanning, and faxing.

[0021] In this specification, the front-to-rear direction (depth direction) of the information processing device 10 and its components is defined with the surface facing the user's standing position, i.e., the surface on which a display 14 (described later) is provided, as the front (front), and the left-to-right direction (horizontal direction) of the information processing device 10 and its components is defined with reference to the state when the user views the information processing device 10. The same applies to the image forming device 70.

[0022] The information processing device 10 comprises a device main body 28 including a display 14 with a touch panel 12, a storage medium connection unit 16, a ticket printer 18, a code reading unit 20, a short-range communication unit 22, a currency processing unit 24 and a photo printer 26.

[0023] The display 14 with the touch panel 12 is disposed at the top end of the information processing device 10 (device body 28). The touch panel 12 is a general-purpose touch panel, and any type of touch panel can be used, such as a capacitance type, an electromagnetic induction type, a resistive film type, or an infrared type. In this first embodiment, a capacitance type touch panel is used as the touch panel 12, and the touch panel 12 is provided on the display surface of the display 14. However, a touch panel display in which the touch panel 12 and the display 14 are integrally formed may also be used. Furthermore, the display 14 may be, for example, an LCD or an EL (Electro-Luminescence) display.

[0024] The display 14 has a rectangular display area, and software keys (operation keys) for accepting user operations are displayed in this display area. The software keys refer to keys (icons) reproduced by software on the display surface of the display 14 with the touch panel 12, for example.

[0025] The storage medium connector 16 includes mounting sections (for example, a drive and a memory slot) for mounting various storage media. The various storage media include optical discs (for example, CD-R, DVD-R, and BD-R) and flash memories (for example, USB memories, SD memory cards, and memory sticks). Optical discs are mounted in the drive, and flash memories are mounted in the memory slot.

[0026] Ticket printer 18 (third image forming unit) is, for example, a thermal printer (thermal printer) or dot impact printer, and issues tickets on which images such as receipts, invoices, journals, coupons, etc. are printed. Specifically, ticket printer 18 prints various characters, images, code patterns (barcodes, etc.) on roll paper, and discharges the printed tickets from paper discharge unit 18a.

[0027] The code reading unit 20 includes, for example, a laser scanner or a camera, and can read codes attached to products, cards, receipts, etc., or codes displayed on the screen of a user terminal (mobile terminal). Codes that can be read by the code reading unit 20 include barcodes (one-dimensional barcodes) and two-dimensional codes (for example, QR Code (registered trademark), Micro QR Code, DataMATRIX, MaxiCODE, and VeriCODE).

[0028] The short-range communication unit 22 performs wireless, contactless data communication with a communication target such as an IC card (such as an ID card, membership card, or employee ID card) or a user terminal in accordance with a communication standard such as ISO / IEC 18092 (so-called NFC (Near Field Communication)). The communication distance of the short-range communication unit 22 is approximately several centimeters to several meters. The short-range communication unit 22 transmits to the communication target a signal (read command) instructing the communication target to read data stored in the communication target. The communication target transmits desired data to the short-range communication unit 22 in response to the read command. The short-range communication unit 22 also transmits to the communication target a signal (write command) instructing the communication target to write the data (write data). The communication target writes (stores) the received write data in the memory unit of the communication target in accordance with the write command.

[0029] The currency processing unit 24 includes a currency insertion unit 24a and a coin return slot 24b. The currency insertion unit 24a includes a coin insertion slot, a bill insertion slot, a change return lever, etc., and is located below the near-field communication unit 22. Coins inserted through the coin insertion slot and bills inserted through the bill insertion slot are each sorted by type and stored in a predetermined currency storage unit (not shown). The currency storage unit includes a coin storage unit and a bill storage unit. When coins or bills are inserted, the amount inserted is calculated based on the type and number of coins stored in the coin storage unit and the type and number of bills stored in the bill storage unit. When a predetermined service or the like is performed in the information processing device 10, a fee corresponding to the content of the service is subtracted from the amount inserted, and the remaining amount inserted is calculated. Furthermore, when the change return lever is operated, coins or bills are returned based on the remaining amount inserted. However, coins are returned from a coin return slot 24b provided below the coin insertion slot 24a, and banknotes are returned from a banknote insertion slot.

[0030] Photo printer 26 (second image forming unit) is, for example, a dye-sublimation printer or inkjet printer, and prints an image on photo paper (photo paper). The photo printed by photo printer 26 is discharged to discharge unit 26a. However, image data for forming the image on the paper may be image data stored in a storage medium connected to storage medium connection unit 16, or image data transmitted from an external computer. The size of the photo printed by photo printer 26 may be L size or 2L size, for example.

[0031] Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the information processing device 10 shown in Figure 1. Referring to Figure 2, the information processing device 10 includes a CPU 32. Connected to the CPU 32 via a bus 60 are RAM 34, ROM 36, touch panel control circuit 38, display control circuit 40, storage medium connection unit 16, ticket printer 18, code reading unit 20, near-field communication unit 22, currency processing unit 24, photo printer 26, and communication circuit 44. Also connected to the touch panel control circuit 38 is the touch panel 12, and connected to the display control circuit 40 is the display 14.

[0032] The CPU 32 is responsible for overall control of the information processing device 10. The RAM 34 is used as a work area and a buffer area for the CPU 32. The ROM 36 stores the startup program for the information processing device 10 and default values ​​for various information.

[0033] Touch panel control circuit 38 applies necessary voltages and the like to touch panel 12, detects touch operations (touch inputs) within the effective touch range of touch panel 12, and outputs touch coordinate data indicating the position of the touch input to CPU 32.

[0034] The display control circuit 40 includes a GPU, a VRAM, etc., and under the direction of the CPU 32, the GPU uses image generation data stored in the RAM 34 to generate display image data in the VRAM for displaying various screens on the display 14, and outputs the generated display image data to the display 14.

[0035] The communication circuit 44 is a communication circuit for connecting to a network such as the Internet. The communication circuit 44 is a wired communication circuit or a wireless communication circuit, and communicates with an external computer (external terminal) such as a server via the network in accordance with instructions from the CPU 32. However, the communication circuit 44 can also directly communicate with the image forming apparatus 70 and a user terminal via a wired or wireless connection (for example, an infrared system, a Wi-Fi (registered trademark) system, or a Bluetooth (registered trademark) system) without using a network.

[0036] The electrical configuration of the information processing device 10 shown in FIG. 2 is merely an example, and the invention is not limited to this.

[0037] Returning to FIG. 1, the image forming apparatus 70 is a multifunction peripheral (MFP) having functions such as a copy function, a printer function, a scanner function, and a facsimile function.

[0038] The image forming device 70 includes a device main body 80 that includes an image reading unit 72, an image forming unit 74, a paper feeder 76, and a paper output tray 78. However, the image forming device 70 is installed near the information processing device 10. For example, the image forming device 70 is installed adjacent to the right side of the information processing device 10.

[0039] The image reading unit 72 includes a document table made of a transparent material, and is built into the device main body 80. Above the document table, a document pressing cover 72a is attached via a hinge or the like so as to be able to be opened and closed freely.

[0040] The image reading unit 72 also includes a light source, multiple mirrors, an imaging lens, and a line sensor. The image reading unit 72 exposes the surface of the document to light from the light source, and guides the light reflected from the document surface to the imaging lens using multiple mirrors. The imaging lens then focuses the reflected light onto the light-receiving elements of the line sensor. The line sensor detects the luminance or chromaticity of the reflected light that has focused on the light-receiving elements, and generates read image data based on the image of the document surface. A CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or a CIS (Contact Image Sensor) is used as the line sensor.

[0041] Image forming unit 74 (first image forming unit) is built into apparatus main body 80 and is provided below image reading unit 72. This image forming unit 74 includes a photosensitive drum, a charging device, an exposure device, a developing device, a transfer device, a fixing device, etc. Image forming unit 74 forms an image on a recording medium (paper) conveyed from paper feeder 76 or the like by electrophotography, and discharges the paper on which the image has been formed to a paper discharge tray 78 provided between image reading unit 72 and image forming unit 74. However, the image data used to form an image on the paper may be image data read by image reading unit 72, image data transmitted from information processing device 10, or image data transmitted from an external computer (server, etc.).

[0042] Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of image forming apparatus 70 shown in Fig. 1. Referring to Fig. 3, image forming apparatus 70 includes a CPU 82. To CPU 82, RAM 84, HDD 86, image reading unit 72, image forming unit 74, and communication circuit 92 are connected via a bus 90.

[0043] The CPU 82 is responsible for overall control of the image forming apparatus 70. The RAM 84 is used as a work area and a buffer area for the CPU 82.

[0044] The HDD 86 is the main storage device of the image forming apparatus 70, and stores control programs for the CPU 82 to control the operation of each part of the image forming apparatus 70, display image data for various screens, etc. However, instead of or together with the HDD 86, other non-volatile memories such as SSDs, flash memories, and EEPROMs may be used.

[0045] The communication circuit 92 is a communication circuit for connecting to a network such as the Internet. This communication circuit 92 is a wired communication circuit or a wireless communication circuit, and communicates with an external computer such as a server via the network in accordance with instructions from the CPU 82. However, the communication circuit 92 can also communicate directly with the information processing device 10 via a wired or wireless connection without using a network.

[0046] The electrical configuration of the image forming apparatus 70 shown in FIG. 3 is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.

[0047] In the information processing system 100 configured as described above, the information processing device 10 accepts user operations via a GUI displayed on the display 14. Specifically, an operation screen including a plurality of operation keys is displayed on the display 14 of the information processing device 10, and user operations are accepted in response to touch inputs to the touch panel 12.

[0048] However, with conventional information processing devices, users who are unfamiliar with operating the device may accidentally operate an unintended operation key or may hesitate to operate an operation key, which may result in the operation taking a long time, and there is room for improvement in terms of operability.

[0049] Specific examples of the operation of the information processing system 100 will be described below with reference to Fig. 4 to Fig. 8. When the main power of the information processing device 10 and the image forming device 70 is turned on and they are in a standby state in which each function can be executed, a home screen 110 as shown in Fig. 4 is displayed on the display 14 of the information processing device 10. The home screen 110 is an operation screen for selecting a service. This home screen 110 displays a plurality of keys 112 for selecting a service provided by the information processing system 100.

[0050] Each of the multiple keys 112 is an image surrounded by a substantially rectangular frame and functions as a software key. Services such as "copy," "print from smartphone," "print from recording media," "fax," "scan," "photo / document print," "network print," and "government service" are assigned to each of the multiple keys 112.

[0051] Copy services include services that copy (duplicate) images of documents or other originals onto regular paper (regular copy service) and services that copy photographic images onto photo paper (photo copy service). The "Print from Smartphone" service uses image data stored on a mobile device such as a smartphone. The "Print from Storage Media" service uses image data stored on a storage medium. The "Network Print" service uses image data transmitted from an external computer (a server for the network print service). The "Administrative Service" is a print service that prints administrative certificates. Each print service allows the user to select (designate) an image forming unit to print from among multiple image forming units (e.g., image forming unit 74 (first image forming unit) and photo printer 26 (second image forming unit)). For example, a selection screen including a selection key for selecting the image forming unit to print is displayed on display 14 of information processing device 10. In other words, the user is presented with options for selecting an image forming unit to print from among multiple image forming units, and printing can be performed from the selected image forming unit.

[0052] When key 112 is touched (operated) on home screen 110, that is, when a service is selected, a plurality of operation screens for setting the operating conditions of the selected service are sequentially displayed on display 14. In information processing device 10 or image forming device 70, the service is executed according to the operating conditions set on the setting screen.

[0053] For example, when a copy service is selected, that is, when key 112 to which copy service is assigned on home screen 110 is operated (copy service is selected), a plurality of operation screens (copy setting screens) for setting operating conditions (copy conditions) for the copy service are sequentially displayed on display 14. For example, a color setting screen 120 as shown in FIG.

[0054] Color setting screen 120 is a screen for setting the color mode (color conditions) for the copy service, and is one of multiple operation screens for setting the operating conditions for the copy service. This color setting screen 120 includes multiple operation keys (end key 120a, transition key 120b, and back key 120c), as well as an operation guide section 122, a setting section 124, and a progress display bar 126.

[0055] The end key 120a is an operation key for ending the provision of a service. When the end key 120a is operated, the contents set up until that point are reset, and the home screen 110 is displayed on the display 14. The same applies to the end keys 130a and 140a described later.

[0056] The end key 120a is composed of a substantially rectangular frame (frame line), a background area surrounded by the frame, and a character string indicating the setting content. However, the character string is arranged within the frame (background area). The same applies to the end keys 130a and 140a and other operation keys (transition key, setting key, back key) on other screens described later.

[0057] The transition key 120b is an operation key for proceeding (transitioning) to the next operation screen. However, in addition to a frame, a background area, and a character string, the transition key 120b includes a graphic image of a predetermined shape indicating that the screen should proceed to the next operation screen. The graphic image is also arranged in the background area. This also applies to the transition key 130b described later.

[0058] When transition key 120b is operated, the display 14 displays the next operation screen after the operation screen that was displayed up until then. The same applies to transition keys 130b and 140b, which will be described later. However, depending on the type of operation screen, it may be impossible to proceed to the next operation screen unless the operating conditions of the service are set (selected). On the screen for setting the operating conditions of the service, the key is disabled until the operating conditions of the service are set. Since color setting screen 120 is a screen for setting the operating conditions of the service, in the case of color setting screen 120, transition key 120b is disabled until the color conditions are set. Therefore, transition key 120b cannot be operated until it is possible to proceed to the next operation screen, that is, until the color conditions are set.

[0059] Furthermore, the transition key 120b is arranged in a corner of the display area of ​​the display 14. For example, it is arranged in the lower right corner of the display area of ​​the display 14. In other words, the transition key 120b is arranged along the right and bottom edges of the display area of ​​the display 14. Note that the position of the transition key 120b in this embodiment is just an example, and it may be arranged in any of the upper right, upper left, or lower left corners of the display area of ​​the display 14.

[0060] The back key 120c is an operation key for returning to the previous operation screen. When the back key 120c is operated, the contents set on that operation screen are reset, and the screen returns to the previous operation screen. It should be noted that when the back key 120c is operated on the first operation screen among a plurality of operation screens for setting operating conditions, the contents set are reset, and the screen returns to the home screen 110. This also applies to the back keys 130c and 140c described later.

[0061] The operation guide section 122 includes a message (notification text) 122a and an index image 122b. The operation guide section 122 is arranged along a side opposite to the side along which the transition keys 120b are arranged. For example, the transition keys 120b are arranged along the right side of the display area of ​​the display 14 in the left-right direction, so the operation guide section 122 is arranged along the left side of the display area of ​​the display 14. Furthermore, the transition keys 120b are arranged along the bottom side of the display area of ​​the display 14 in the up-down direction, so the operation guide section 122 is arranged along the top side of the display area of ​​the display 14. In other words, the operation guide section 122 is arranged along a corner opposite to the corner along which the transition keys 120b are arranged. For example, the transition keys 120b are arranged in the bottom right corner of the display area of ​​the display 14, so the operation guide section 122 is arranged in the top left corner of the display area of ​​the display 14.

[0062] 5 is just an example, and the vertical and horizontal relationships between the transition keys 120b and the operation guide section 122 may be reversed. For example, the transition keys 120b may be located in the lower left corner of the display area of ​​the display 14, and the operation guide section 122 may be located in the upper right corner of the display area of ​​the display 14. The positional relationship between the transition keys 120b and the operation guide section 122 is the same for transition keys 130b and 140b, which will be described later, and operation guide sections 132 and 142, which will be described later.

[0063] Message 122a is provided to provide operation guidance to the user. On this color setting screen 120, a message 122a is displayed in operation guidance section 122 to prompt the user to select a color mode for the copy service, such as "Please select a color type and press 'Next'."

[0064] The index image 122b is an image for drawing the user's attention to the operation guide section 122, and is displayed adjacent to the message 122a.

[0065] Furthermore, at least one of the message 122a and the index image 122b, i.e., a part of the operation guide portion 122, is colored a predetermined color (first color). In the example shown in FIG. 5, the index image 122b is colored a first color (e.g., yellow), and the message 122a is colored a second color (e.g., black) other than the first color. Conversely, the message 122a may be colored a first color (e.g., yellow), and the index image 122b may be colored a second color (e.g., black). Also, both the index image 122b and the message 122a (the entire operation guide portion 122) may be colored the first color. Furthermore, a frame may be displayed surrounding the message 122a and the index image 122b. In this case, the frame may be colored the first color, or the area inside the frame may be colored the first color. Note that in this embodiment, the first color is yellow to attract the user's attention, but any color other than yellow may be used as long as it is a color that can attract attention.

[0066] The setting section 124 is provided for setting color conditions (color copy / black and white copy) for the copy service, and includes multiple setting keys (operation keys) to which different color conditions are assigned. The setting section 124 of the color setting screen 120 includes a setting key 124a to which a color copy setting is assigned, and a setting key 124b to which a black and white copy setting is assigned. However, the setting keys 124a and 124b each include a graphic image of a predetermined shape (for example, a circle) indicating the setting content in addition to a frame, a background area, and a character string. The graphic image is also arranged in the background area. By operating either of these setting keys 124a and 124b, the color conditions for the copy service are set (selected).

[0067] However, before being operated (selected), each of the setting keys 124a and 124b included in the setting unit 124 is colored a third color (e.g., light gray) different from the first color and the second color. On the other hand, when each of the setting keys 124a and 124b is operated (selected), a part of each of the setting keys 124a and 124b is colored a fourth color (e.g., blue) other than the first color, the second color, and the third color. That is, each of the setting keys 124a and 124b is colored the fourth color depending on the progress of the operation (setting operation) for setting the operating conditions. That is, when either of the setting keys 124a and 124b is operated, a part of the setting unit 124 (e.g., the background area) is colored the fourth color. As described above, each of the setting keys 124a and 124b is not colored the first color regardless of whether it is operated or not.

[0068] Therefore, the user can intuitively recognize that the setting key colored in the fourth color is in a selected state. When the setting key 124a is operated, the background area of ​​the setting key 124a is colored in the fourth color as shown in Fig. 6, but this is not limitative and the frame line, graphic image, or character string of the setting key 124a may also be colored in the fourth color.

[0069] As described above, on the color setting screen 120, when the color conditions for the copy service are set, the transition key 120b is enabled. That is, when either the setting key 124a or 124b is operated, the transition key 120b is enabled. As shown in FIG. 5, before the transition key 120b is enabled, it is colored a color different from the first color (for example, a third color (light gray)). On the other hand, when the transition key 120b is enabled, it is colored the first color. That is, the transition key 120b is one of the first type of operation keys that are colored the first color, and part of the transition key 120b is colored the first color depending on the progress of the setting operation. At this time, part of the transition key 120b (for example, the background area) is colored the first color, and the part of the transition key 120b other than the part colored the first color is colored a color other than the first color (for example, the second color, black).

[0070] Therefore, the user can intuitively recognize from the display state of transition key 120b (a state in which a part of transition key 120b is colored in the first color) that it is possible to proceed to the next operation screen. In the example shown in Fig. 6, the background area of ​​transition key 120b is colored in the first color, but this is not limitative, and the border or character string of transition key 120b may also be colored in the first color.

[0071] That is, when the color conditions for the copy service are set, part of the operation guide portion 122 and part of the transition keys 120b are colored the same first color. Basically, an operation is required to proceed to the next operation screen or to execute a service, and operation keys to which the user should be guided (guidance target keys) are the first type of operation keys colored the first color. The reason why the transition key 120b is included in the first type of operation keys colored the first color is because the transition key 120b is one of the guidance target keys.

[0072] Furthermore, the portions of the operation screen (here, color setting screen 120) other than operation guide section 122 and other than transition key 120b, which is the guidance target key, are colored in a color different from the first color. Therefore, only a portion of operation guide section 122 and a portion of the guidance target key are colored in the first color, and the user can intuitively recognize that transition key 120b is the key to be operated (guidance target key). This also applies to other operation screens (for example, guide screen 130 and final setting screen 140) described later.

[0073] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the end key 120a, the back key 120c, and the setting keys 124a and 124b are not colored in the first color (corresponding to second type of operation keys). That is, the multiple operation keys displayed on the operation screen include first type of operation keys that are colored in the first color and second type of operation keys that are not colored in the first color.

[0074] The above-mentioned setting keys 124a and 124b may be included in the guidance target keys, and a part of each of the setting keys 124a and 124b may be colored in a first color according to the progress of the setting operation (the setting keys 124a and 124b may be included in the first type of operation keys). This also applies to the other setting keys (the end key 120a and the back key 120c). However, not all operation keys included in the operation screen are included in the first type of operation keys (corresponding to the first type of operation keys).

[0075] The progress indicator bar 126 is displayed at the bottom edge of the display area of ​​the display 14. This progress indicator bar 126 is a status indicator that displays the current progress of the setting operation. Specifically, this progress indicator bar 126 includes a linear bar portion 126a extending horizontally in a straight line and a plurality of step marks 126b arranged at predetermined intervals on this linear bar portion 126a. The position of each step mark 126b corresponds to the progress of the setting operation. An appropriate color is applied to each of the linear bar portion 126a and the step marks 126b depending on the current progress of the setting operation. For example, the color boundaries applied to the linear bar portion 126a and the step marks 126b move in the direction in which the linear bar portion 126a extends (e.g., left and right) depending on the current progress of the setting operation. Specifically, as the progress of the setting operation progresses, the color boundary applied to the linear bar portion 126a and the step marks 126b moves in one direction (for example, to the right), and as the progress of the setting operation recedes, the color boundary applied to the linear bar portion 126a and the step marks 126b moves in the other direction (for example, to the left). Therefore, the user can intuitively recognize the current progress of the setting operation from the display mode of this progress display bar 126. The above description of the progress display bar 126 also applies to progress display bars 136 and 146, which will be described later.

[0076] Furthermore, the transition key 120b is arranged adjacent to one end of the progress indicator bar 126 (in the direction indicating that the progress of the setting operation has progressed), and the back key 120c is arranged adjacent to the other end of the progress indicator bar 126 (in the direction indicating that the progress of the setting operation has regressed). That is, the transition key 120b and the back key 120c are arranged in the same area as the progress indicator bar 126 (the lower end of the display area of ​​the display 14), but on opposite sides of the progress indicator bar 126. Furthermore, the transition key 120b is arranged in a direction indicating that the progress of the setting operation has progressed as viewed from the progress indicator bar 126, and the back key 120c is arranged in a direction indicating that the progress of the setting operation has regressed as viewed from the progress indicator bar 126.

[0077] When the enabled transition key 120b is operated, the color setting screen 120 and subsequent operation screens are displayed on the display 14 in sequence.

[0078] Then, when it comes time to read the original, a guide screen 130 is displayed on the display 14, as shown in Fig. 7. The guide screen 130 is a screen for guiding the user on how to set (place) the original, and includes an end key 130a, a transition key 130b, a back key 130c, an operation guide section 132, a placement method guide section 134, and a progress display bar 136.

[0079] On the guidance screen 130, a message 132a is displayed in the operation guidance section 132 to prompt the user to set the document properly and start reading the document, such as "Please place the document horizontally and press 'Read document'." In addition, the placement method guidance section 134 displays a guide image (still image or moving image) to guide the user to place the document on the document placement table in the appropriate position and orientation (to provide operation guidance to the user).

[0080] Since the guide screen 130 is not a screen for setting the operating conditions of a service, the transition key 130b is enabled from the beginning. That is, on the guide screen 130, it is possible to proceed to the next operation screen from the beginning. The transition key 130b is one of the first type of operation keys, and some of the transition keys 130b are colored in a first color from the beginning. Furthermore, on the guide screen 130, the operation keys other than the transition key 130b (the end key 130a and the back key 130c) are second type of operation keys and are not colored in the first color. Therefore, the user can intuitively recognize that the transition key 130b is the key to be operated (the key to be guided) from the display mode of the transition key 130b. An example of a screen in which the transition keys, which are the first type of operation keys, are enabled from the beginning and some of the transition keys are colored in the first color from the beginning is a preview screen in which a scanned document image is displayed after the document has been scanned.

[0081] Furthermore, the transition key 130b is assigned a function to proceed to the next operation screen, as well as a function to start (execute) reading of the document. That is, the transition key 130b is also a read start key for accepting an operation to start reading of the document. Therefore, when the transition key 130b is operated, reading of the document is started, image data read by the image reading unit 72 is generated, and the operation screens following the guide screen 130 are displayed sequentially on the display 14.

[0082] Once the operating conditions necessary for executing the service have been set, a final setting screen 140 is displayed on the display 14, as shown in Fig. 8. The final setting screen 140 is a screen for confirming the operating conditions set on each of the previous operation screens, such as the color setting screen 120, and for finally determining the operating conditions, and includes an end key 140a, a transition key 140b, a back key 140c, an operation guide section 142, a setting section 144, and a progress display bar 146.

[0083] On the final setting screen 140, a message 142a is displayed in the operation guide section 142 to prompt confirmation of the operating conditions, such as "Please check the contents and if OK, press 'Start'." In addition, the setting section 144 displays setting keys for setting the number of copies to be printed and the payment method (for example, a cash key for setting the payment method to cash and an electronic money key for setting the payment method to electronic money).

[0084] The transition key 140b is assigned a function to proceed to the next operation screen, as well as a function to start (execute) a job related to the main service (in this case, a copy job) under the set operating conditions. In other words, the transition key 140b is also a start key for accepting an operation to start a copy job.

[0085] Furthermore, on the final setting screen 140, the transition key 140b corresponds to a first type of operation key, and when the number of copies to be printed and the payment method are set, the transition key 140b is enabled and a portion of the transition key 140b is colored in a first color. On the guidance screen 130, the operation keys other than the transition key 130b (the end key 140a, the return key 140c, and the setting key included in the setting section 144) are second type of operation keys and are not colored in the first color. Therefore, the user can intuitively recognize from the display mode of the transition key 140b that the transition key 140b is the key to be operated (the key to be guided). Then, when the transition key 140b is operated, the copy job starts.

[0086] As described above, the display modes of the operation screen for setting the operating conditions have been explained using the color setting screen 120, the guide screen 130, and the final setting screen 140 as examples, but the operation screen for setting the operating conditions may include screens other than these.

[0087] For example, an operation screen for setting operating conditions for a copy service may include a paper setting screen for setting the size of copy paper (paper size), a preview screen for checking scanned image data (print image data) based on an image of the surface of a document, an execution notification screen for notifying the user that a copy job is being executed, and a completion notification screen for notifying the user that the copy job has been completed. These screens also display operation guide sections corresponding to operation guide sections 122, 132, and 142, and transition keys corresponding to transition keys 120b, 130b, and 140b. Also, each operation screen may display setting keys (corresponding to setting keys 124a and 124b) for setting operating conditions to be set on the operation screen. In this case, before being operated, the setting keys are entirely colored a color different from the first color (for example, a light gray, which is a third color). When the setting key is operated, a portion of the setting key may be colored a fourth color (for example, blue), or a portion of the setting key may be colored a first color (for example, yellow). Furthermore, on screens for setting the operating conditions of a service, such as the paper setting screen, the transition keys are disabled until the print paper conditions are set, and cannot be operated until the print paper conditions are set. On the other hand, on screens that are not for setting the operating conditions of a service, such as the preview screen, execution notification screen, and completion notification screen, the transition keys are enabled from the start, and some of them are colored a first color from the start.

[0088] Furthermore, although the description has been given taking a plurality of operation screens for setting the operating conditions of the copy service as an example, an operation guide section equivalent to operation guide section 122 etc. and transition keys equivalent to transition keys 120b etc. are also displayed on a plurality of operation screens for setting the operating conditions of services other than the copy service. Also, setting keys for setting the operating conditions to be set on each operation screen may be displayed on a plurality of operation screens for setting the operating conditions of services other than the copy service.

[0089] The above-described operation of the information processing system 100 is realized by the CPU 32 of the information processing device 10 executing an information processing program for the information processing device 10 stored in the RAM 34, and the CPU 82 of the image forming device 70 executing an information processing program for the image forming device 70 stored in the RAM 84. Specific processing will be described later using a flow chart.

[0090] Fig. 9 is an illustrative view showing an example of a memory map 300 of the RAM 34 of the information processing device 10 shown in Fig. 2. As shown in Fig. 9, the RAM 34 includes a program storage area 302 and a data storage area 304. As described above, the program storage area 302 of the RAM 34 stores information processing programs for the information processing device 10. The information processing programs for the information processing device 10 include a communication program 302a, an operation detection program 302b, a display program 302c, and a determination program 302d.

[0091] The communication program 302a is a program for communicating (transmitting and receiving) data with the image forming apparatus 70, an external computer such as a server, or other devices via a network.

[0092] The operation detection program 302b is a program for detecting touch input, and the CPU 32 acquires touch coordinate data output from the touch panel 12 in accordance with this operation detection program 302b, and stores the acquired touch coordinate data in the RAM 34 in chronological order.

[0093] Display program 302c is a program for generating display image data, i.e., screen data for the various operation screens described above, using image generation data 304b, which will be described later, and outputting it to display 14. Display program 302c is also a program for changing the display color of the operation guide section and guidance target keys displayed on each operation screen (coloring at least a part of the operation guide section and the first type of operation keys in a first color), changing the display color of setting keys, and changing the display mode of progress display bar 126 according to the progress of the setting operation.

[0094] The determination program 302d is a program for determining whether to proceed to the next operation screen (whether to color the first type of operation keys in the first color). In addition, when a setting key included in the first type of operation keys exists, the determination program 302d is also a program for determining whether the setting key included in the first type of operation keys has been operated (whether to color some of the setting keys included in the first type of operation keys in the first color).

[0095] Although not shown in the figure, the program storage area 302 stores a program for setting fees for services, etc. in the information processing system 100, a storage medium connection program for controlling the writing of data to various storage media attached to the storage medium connection unit 16 and the reading of data from various storage media, a ticket printing program for controlling the ticket printer 18 to print character strings, images, barcodes, etc. on roll paper, a code reading program for controlling the code reading unit 20 to extract a code image from an image captured by a laser scanner or camera and decode the extracted code image, a photo printer program, and a code reading program for controlling the code reading unit 20 to extract a code image from an image captured by a laser scanner or camera and decode the extracted code image. The program also stores a photo printing program that controls the printer 26 to print an image on photo paper, a short-range communication program that controls the short-range communication unit 22 to realize data communication with the communication target (for example, an ID card, a membership card, or an electronic money medium), a currency processing program 302i that controls the currency processing unit 24 to calculate the amount inserted, and a program for returning coins from the coin return slot 24b or returning banknotes from the banknote insertion slot based on the remaining amount after deducting fees for specified services, etc. from the inserted amount, and a program for selecting and executing various functions provided by the information processing device 10.

[0096] Furthermore, data storage area 304 of RAM 34 stores operation input data 304a, image generation data 304b, coloring flag 304c, etc. Operation input data 304a is data in which touch coordinate data detected in accordance with operation detection program 302b is stored in chronological order. Image generation data 304b is display image data corresponding to various screens to be displayed on display 14. Coloring flag 304c is flag data for determining whether a guidance target key, such as a transition key or a setting key, is to be colored in a first color.

[0097] Although not shown in the figure, the data memory area 304 stores other data necessary for executing the information processing program for the information processing device 10, and is provided with timers (counters) and registers necessary for executing the information processing program for the information processing device 10.

[0098] Fig. 10 is an illustrative view showing an example of a memory map 400 of the RAM 84 of the image forming apparatus 70 shown in Fig. 3. As shown in Fig. 10, the RAM 84 includes a program storage area 402 and a data storage area 404. As described above, the program storage area 402 of the RAM 84 stores an information processing program for the image forming apparatus 70. The information processing program for the image forming apparatus 70 includes a communication program 402a, an image reading program 402b, and an image forming program 402c.

[0099] The communication program 402a is a program for communicating with the information processing device 10 or an external computer such as a server or other devices via a network.

[0100] The image reading program 402b is a program for controlling the image reading unit 72 to read (scan) an image of a document placed on the document placing table and output an image signal (scanned image data) corresponding to the read image.

[0101] The image forming program 402c is a program for controlling the image forming unit 74 to form a multicolor or monochrome image on a recording medium (paper) in accordance with image data 404a such as scanned image data or input image data.

[0102] Although not shown, the program storage area 402 also stores programs for selecting and executing various functions provided in the image forming apparatus 70.

[0103] Furthermore, image data 404a and the like are stored in the data storage area 404 of the RAM 84. The image data 404a is image data read by the image reading unit 72 or image data input from an external computer such as a server.

[0104] Although not shown in the figure, the data storage area 404 stores other data necessary for executing the information processing program for the image forming device 70, and is provided with timers (counters) and registers necessary for executing the information processing program for the image forming device 70.

[0105] Fig. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of information processing executed by the CPU 32 of the information processing device 10 shown in Fig. 2. This information processing is started when a service is selected.

[0106] As shown in FIG. 11, when the CPU 32 of the information processing device 10 starts information processing, in step S1, it displays on the display 14 the first operation screen of multiple operation screens for setting up the selected service, and in step S3, it determines whether it is possible to proceed to the next operation screen.

[0107] If step S3 is "NO," that is, if it is determined that it is not possible to proceed to the next operation screen, then in step S5 it is determined whether or not a setting key has been selected. If step S5 is "NO," that is, if it is determined that a setting key has not been selected, then the process returns to step S3. On the other hand, if step S5 is "YES," that is, if it is determined that a setting key has been selected, then in step S7, a part of the selected setting key is colored a fourth color, and the process returns to step S3.

[0108] On the other hand, if the answer is "YES" in step S3, that is, if it is determined that it is possible to proceed to the next operation screen, then in step S9, a part of the transition key, which is a first type of operation key, is colored in a first color, and in step S11, it is determined whether or not the transition key has been selected.

[0109] If step S11 is "NO," that is, if it is determined that a transition key has not been selected, the process returns to step S3. On the other hand, if step S11 is "YES," that is, if it is determined that a transition key has been selected, the next operation screen is displayed in step S13, and it is determined in step S15 whether or not to end the service.

[0110] If the answer is "NO" in step S15, that is, if it is determined not to end the service, the process returns to step S3. On the other hand, if the answer is "YES" in step S15, that is, if it is determined to end the service, the information processing ends.

[0111] In this first embodiment, a part of the operation guide section 122 including a message 122a for providing operation guidance to the user and a first type of operation key among the plurality of operation keys are colored in a first color, and operation keys other than the first type of operation keys (second type of operation keys) among the plurality of operation keys on the operation screen are colored in a color different from the first color. Therefore, the user of the information processing system 100 can intuitively recognize that the first type of operation keys are the keys to be operated (guidance target keys), thereby improving operability on the operation screen.

[0112] [Second Example] The information processing device 10 of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment except that a guidance image is displayed on each operation screen to help the user recognize the operation key to be operated. Therefore, only the differences from the first embodiment will be explained, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0113] An example of the operation of the information processing system 100 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 12 to 14. In the second embodiment, a guidance image is displayed to help the user recognize the operation keys to be operated. The following description will be given taking the color setting screen 120 and the guide screen 130 as examples.

[0114] 12 shows an example of the color setting screen 120 in an initial state. As described in the first embodiment, the color setting screen 120 is a screen for setting the operating conditions of a service. Therefore, until the color conditions are set, that is, until either the setting keys 124a or 124b is operated, the transition key 120b is disabled and is colored a color different from the first color (for example, a third color). The setting keys 124a and 124b are also colored a color different from the first color (for example, a third color).

[0115] On a screen for setting the operating conditions of a service, such as the color setting screen 120, it is necessary to operate a setting key (for example, the setting keys 124a and 124b on the color setting screen 120) in order to proceed to the next operation screen. On the color setting screen 120 in this initial state, a guidance image 128 is displayed to make the user recognize that the setting keys 124a and 124b are the operation keys to be operated. For example, as the guidance image 128, an image of an arrow extending from the operation guide section 122 toward the setting keys 124a and 124b (setting section 124) is displayed. More specifically, as the guidance image 128, an image of an arrow extending from a portion of the operation guide section 122 colored in the first color (the index image 122b in FIG. 12) toward the setting keys 124a and 124b (setting section 124) is displayed. Therefore, the user can intuitively recognize that the setting keys 124a and 124b are the operation keys to be operated next.

[0116] Next, FIG. 13 shows an example of the color setting screen 120 when the setting key 124a is operated. As described in the first embodiment, when the setting key 124a is operated, a part of the setting key 124a is colored in a fourth color. Furthermore, when the setting key 124a is operated, a state in which it is possible to proceed to the next operation screen is achieved, and a part of the transition key 120b, which is a first type of operation key, is colored in a first color. In this state, the color setting screen 120 displays a guidance image 128 to make the user recognize that the transition key 120b is the operation key to be operated. In this case, the guidance image 128 displays an image of an arrow extending from the selected setting key (the setting key colored in the fourth color, in the example shown in FIG. 13, the setting key 124a) toward the transition key 120b. Therefore, the user can intuitively recognize that the transition key 120b is the operation key to be operated next.

[0117] FIG. 14 shows an example of the guide screen 130. As described in the first embodiment, the guide screen 130 is not a screen for setting the operating conditions of a service. Therefore, on the guide screen 130, the transition key 130b, which is a first type of operation key, is enabled (colored in a first color) from the beginning, and the user can proceed to the next operation screen from the beginning. On the guide screen 130, a guidance image 138 is displayed to make the user recognize that the transition key 130b is the operation key to be operated. In this case, the guidance image 138 is an image of an arrow extending from the portion of the operation guide section 132 colored in the first color (the index image 132b in FIG. 14) toward the transition key 130b. Therefore, the user can intuitively recognize that the transition key 130b is the operation key to be operated next.

[0118] However, the guidance image 138 is displayed so as not to overlap with the placement method guide section 134 that guides the user on the operation method, etc. For example, the guidance image 138 is displayed so as to avoid the display area of ​​the guidance image of the placement method guide section 134.

[0119] Below, the information processing in the second embodiment will be explained using a flow chart. The same reference symbols will be used for the same processes as those described in the first embodiment, and explanations of overlapping content will be omitted or will be explained briefly.

[0120] 15 is a flow chart showing an example of information processing in the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 15, when the CPU 32 starts information processing, if the answer is "NO" in step S3, it displays a guidance image pointing toward the setting key in step S31, and proceeds to step S5. On the other hand, if the answer is "YES" in step S3, it colors part of the transition keys, which are the first type of operation keys, in a first color in step S9, displays a guidance image pointing toward the transition keys in step S33, and proceeds to step S11.

[0121] The processing contents from step S1 to step S15 are the same as those in the first embodiment, so a description thereof will be omitted.

[0122] According to the second embodiment, the user can be made aware of the keys to be operated on each operation screen.

[0123] The specific configurations and the like given in the above-described embodiments are merely examples, and can be modified as appropriate depending on the actual product.

[0124] In the above-described embodiment, the information processing device 10 includes the display 14 with the touch panel 12, and the operation screen is displayed on the display 14. However, this is not limiting. For example, the image forming device 70 may include a display with a touch panel (corresponding to a first display). In this case, the display 14 with the touch panel 12 of the information processing device 10 may be omitted, or the information processing device 10 may still include the display 14 with the touch panel 12 (a configuration in which both the information processing device 10 and the image forming device 70 include displays with touch panels). However, if the display 14 with the touch panel 12 of the information processing device 10 is omitted, the operation screen is displayed on the display of the image forming device 70. Also, if both the information processing device 10 and the image forming device 70 include displays with touch panels, the operation screen may be displayed on each display, or on one of the displays. If the operation screen is displayed on the display of the image forming device 70, the user can perform job settings, etc. on the operation screen by touching the touch panel of the image forming device 70.

[0125] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the operation screen for setting the operating conditions of the service is disabled until the operating conditions of the service are set, but the transition keys may be enabled (part of the transition keys may be colored in a first color) from the time the operation screen for setting the operating conditions of the service is displayed.

[0126] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, a plurality of operation keys are displayed on the operation screen, but only one operation key may be displayed on the operation screen. In this case, the one operation key displayed on the operation screen may be a first type of operation key that is colored in a first color. [Explanation of symbols]

[0127] 10...Information processing equipment 12...Touch panel 14...Display 32...CPU 34...RAM 36...ROM 70...Image forming device

Claims

1. An information processing device that provides a predetermined service to a user, display, image reading means for reading an image of a document; a display control means for displaying an operation screen for executing the predetermined service on the display; a colored portion colored in a first color and operation keys for receiving settings of service conditions are displayed on the operation screen, and the colored portion is displayed in a portion other than the operation keys; when the operation key is operated, the display control means colors a part of the operated operation key in the first color, and further changes a display state of a transition key to which a function of proceeding to a next operation screen is assigned or a start key for accepting a job start operation from an unacceptable display state to an acceptable display state, and displays the transition key; The image reading means reads an image of a document in response to an operation of the transition key or the start key.

2. An information processing device as described in claim 1, wherein when the operation key is operated, the display control means does not change the character information of the operated operation key, but instead colors a portion of it in the first color.

3. 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display control means displays a message on the operation screen to provide operation guidance to the user, and the colored portion is adjacent to the message.

4. 4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said display control means causes said transition key or said start key to be colored in said first color when said operation key is operated.

5. 5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display control means displays a back key on the operation screen for returning to a previous operation screen, and the back key is not colored in the first color.

6. 6. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the display control means also displays a colored portion on the next operation screen, and the colored portion displayed on the next operation screen is displayed at a position corresponding to the position of the colored portion on the operation screen.

7. 7. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein when a portion of the transition key or the start key is colored in the first color, the display control means colors the remaining portion in a second color other than the first color.

8. 1. A display control method for an information processing device that includes a display and an image reading means for reading an image of a document and provides a predetermined service to a user, comprising: displaying an operation screen for executing the predetermined service on the display; a colored portion colored in a first color and operation keys for accepting setting of service conditions are displayed on the operation screen, and the colored portion is displayed in a portion other than the operation keys; a display control method for an information processing device, in which, when the operation key is operated, a part of the operated operation key is colored in the first color, and further, a transition key to which a function of proceeding to the next operation screen is assigned or a start key for accepting an operation to start a job is changed from a display state in which it cannot be accepted to a display state in which it can be accepted, and an original image is read by the image reading means in response to the operation of the transition key or the start key.

9. 8. An information processing system comprising: an information processing apparatus according to claim 1; and an image forming apparatus capable of communicating with the information processing apparatus, The predetermined service is executed by the information processing apparatus and the image forming apparatus working together.

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