JP3604798B2 - Image processing device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus that processes an image, and more particularly to an image processing apparatus that can record an image based on a read image and an image based on received data.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, digital copiers with a facsimile communication function are well known. Such an apparatus shares a scanner and a printer, and has a copy mode for performing processing by a function and a facsimile mode for performing processing by a facsimile function. The respective processes are performed by appropriately switching between the copy mode and the facsimile mode.
[0003]
For example, if the copy mode is set as the initial mode (mode that returns when the power is turned on and the apparatus is left for a predetermined time), the apparatus normally waits in the copy mode, and automatically switches to the facsimile mode when a facsimile is received. Then, the printout of the received image data is started. At this time, if the operation is being performed in the copy mode, the mode is not switched to the facsimile mode, the received image data is stored in the memory, and after the operation in the copy mode is completed, the mode is switched to the facsimile mode and the received data in the memory is read out and printed out. I do. In the case of performing facsimile transmission, an operation for transmission is performed after switching to a facsimile mode by a key operation.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, conventionally, when a facsimile is received when the apparatus is not operating in the copy mode, the mode is switched to the facsimile mode and printout of received data is started. In other words, for example, when a document is set and copying is to be performed or when the document is being replaced, the apparatus is not operating, so printing of the received data is started and the operator who is trying to copy is made to wait. I was supposed to.
[0005]
SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is to provide an image processing apparatus that can easily cope with processing competition.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, an image processing apparatus according to the present invention has the following configuration. That is, a pressure plate that presses a document placed on a platen, a reading unit that reads an image of the document on the platen, a receiving unit that receives data representing an image, and an image read by the reading unit. Recording means for recording an image based on the data received by the receiving means, detecting means for detecting opening and closing of the pressure plate, and a first mode for recording an image based on the image read by the reading means by the recording means And a switching unit for switching between a second mode in which an image based on the data received by the receiving unit is recorded by the recording unit, wherein the switching unit performs the reception when the first mode is set. When data is received by the means, the mode is switched to the second mode if a predetermined time has elapsed since the detection means detected that the pressure plate was closed. .
[0007]
A reading unit for reading an image of a document; a receiving unit for receiving data representing the image; a recording unit for recording an image read by the reading unit and an image based on the data received by the receiving unit; Switching means for switching between a first mode in which an image based on an image read by the means is recorded by the recording means and a second mode in which an image based on data received by the receiving means is recorded by the recording means; And confirming means for inquiring an operator as to whether or not recording of an image based on the data can be performed by the recording means when data is received by the receiving means when the first mode is set, The switching unit switches to the second mode when there is an instruction indicating permission in response to the inquiry by the confirmation unit. To.
[0008]
A pressure plate for pressing a document placed on the platen; reading means for reading an image of the document on the platen; receiving means for receiving data representing the image; and an image read by the reading means. Recording means for recording an image based on the data received by the receiving means, detecting means for detecting the opening and closing of the pressure plate, and the receiving means when the detecting means detects that the pressure plate is open. And control means for controlling to prohibit recording of an image based on the data received by the recording means by the recording means.
[0009]
A reading unit for reading an image of the document; a receiving unit for receiving data representing the image; a recording unit for recording the image read by the reading unit and an image based on the data by the receiving unit; Detecting means for detecting, and control means for controlling so as to prohibit recording of an image based on data received by the receiving means by the recording means when the presence of a document is detected by the detecting means. And
[0010]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0011]
(1st Embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an image processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0012]
The reader unit 1 reads an image of a document, and outputs image data corresponding to the document image to the printer unit 2 and the image input / output control unit 3.
[0013]
The printer unit 2 records an image corresponding to image data from the reader unit 1 and the image input / output control unit 3 on a recording sheet.
[0014]
The image input / output control unit 3 is connected to the reader unit 1 and includes a facsimile unit 4, a file unit 5, a computer interface unit 7, a formatter unit 8, an image memory unit 9, a core unit 10, and the like.
[0015]
The facsimile unit 4 decompresses the compressed image data received via the telephone line, transfers the decompressed image data to the core unit 10, and compresses the image data transferred from the core unit 10 to be compressed. The compressed image data is transmitted via a telephone line. The hard disk 12 is connected to the facsimile unit 4 and can temporarily store the received compressed image data.
[0016]
A magneto-optical disk drive unit 6 is connected to the file unit 5. The file unit 5 compresses the image data transferred from the core unit 10 and sets the compressed image data in the magneto-optical disk drive unit 6 together with a keyword for searching the image data. Is stored in the magneto-optical disk. The file unit 5 searches compressed image data stored in the magneto-optical disk based on the keyword transferred via the core unit 10, reads out the searched compressed image data, decompresses the image data, and expands the decompressed image data. The data is transferred to the core unit 10.
[0017]
The computer interface unit 7 is an interface between the personal computer or workstation (PC / WS) 11 and the core unit 10.
[0018]
The formatter unit 8 expands code data representing an image transferred from the PC / WS 11 into image data that can be recorded by the printer unit 2.
[0019]
The image memory unit 9 temporarily stores data transferred via the core unit 10.
[0020]
Although the core unit 10 will be described later, the core unit 10 controls data flow among the reader unit 1, facsimile unit 4, file unit 5, computer interface unit 7, formatter unit 8, and image memory unit 9. It is.
[0021]
FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the reader unit 1 and the printer unit 2.
[0022]
The document feeder 101 of the reader unit 1 is integrated with a pressure plate 100 for pressing a document placed on a document table. The platen glass 102 is closed by closing the pressure plate 100 and the document feeder 101 (hereinafter, the opening / closing operation is referred to as the pressure plate 100 only). The document is fed to the above predetermined reading position, and after the reading operation of the document image is completed, the document on the platen glass 102 is discharged (circulated to the original position). When an instruction to read a document image is issued, the lamp 103 is turned on, the movement of the scanner unit 104 is started, and the document on the platen glass 102 is exposed and scanned. The light reflected from the original at this time is guided to a CCD image sensor (hereinafter, referred to as a CCD) 109 by mirrors 105, 106, 107 and a lens 108. The image of the document thus scanned is read by the CCD 109. The image data output from the CCD 109 is subjected to predetermined processing and then transferred to the printer unit 2 and the core unit 10 of the image input / output control unit 3.
[0023]
The laser driver 221 of the printer unit 2 drives the laser light emitting unit 201, and causes the laser light emitting unit 201 to emit laser light corresponding to the image data output from the reader unit 1. The laser beam is applied to the photosensitive drum 202, and a latent image corresponding to the laser beam is formed on the photosensitive drum 202. A developer is attached to a portion of the latent image on the photosensitive drum 202 by a developing device 203. Then, at a timing synchronized with the start of the laser beam irradiation, the recording paper is fed from one of the cassettes 204 and 205 and conveyed to the transfer unit 206, and the developer attached to the photosensitive drum 202 is transferred to the recording paper. I do. The recording paper on which the developer is loaded is transported to the fixing unit 207, and the developer is fixed on the recording paper by the heat and pressure of the fixing unit 207. The recording paper that has passed through the fixing unit 207 is discharged by a discharge roller 208, and the sorter 220 stores the discharged recording paper in each bin and sorts the recording paper. Note that the sorter 220 stores the recording paper in the uppermost bin when the sorting is not set. When double-sided recording is set, the recording sheet is conveyed to the discharge roller 208, the rotation direction of the discharge roller 208 is reversed, and the recording paper is guided to the re-feed conveyance path by the flapper 209. When the multiple recording is set, the recording paper is guided to the re-feeding conveyance path by the flapper 209 so as not to be conveyed to the discharge roller 208. The recording paper guided to the re-feeding conveyance path is supplied to the transfer unit 206 at the timing described above.
[0024]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the reader unit 1.
[0025]
The image data output from the CCO 109 is subjected to analog / digital conversion by the A / D / SH unit 110 and is subjected to shading correction. The image data processed by the A / D / SH unit 110 is transferred to the printer unit 2 via the image processing unit 111 and to the core unit 10 of the image input / output control unit 3 via the interface unit 113. .
[0026]
The CPU 114 controls the image processing unit 111 and the interface 113 according to the settings set by the operation unit 115. For example, when a process of performing a trimming process and performing copying is set by the operation unit 115, the image processing unit 111 performs the trimming process and transfers the image data to the printer unit 2. When facsimile transmission processing is set on the operation unit 115, the control unit 107 causes the interface unit 113 to transfer image data and a control command corresponding to the set mode to the core unit 10. Such a control program of the CPU 114 is stored in the memory 116, and the CPU 114 performs control while referring to the memory 116. The memory 116 is also used as a work area of the CPU 114.
[0027]
Further, the CPU 114 opens and closes the pressure plate 100, determines whether or not a document is stacked on the document feeder 101, and whether or not a document that has been read remains on the platen glass 102 (based on opening and closing of the pressure plate after a reading instruction). It also detects the state of the state operation unit 115 of the reader unit 1 and the printer unit 2 and measures the time.
[0028]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the core unit 10.
[0029]
The image data from the reader unit 1 is transferred to the data processing unit 121, and the control command from the reader unit 1 is transferred to the CPU 123.
[0030]
The data processing unit 121 performs image processing such as image rotation processing and scaling processing, and image data transferred from the reader unit 1 to the data processing unit 121 responds to a control command transferred from the reader unit 1. The data is transferred to the facsimile unit 4, file unit 5, and computer interface unit 7 via the interface 120.
[0031]
Further, the code data representing the image input through the computer interface 7 is transferred to the data processing unit 121 and then transferred to the formatter unit 8 to be developed into image data. This image data is transferred to the data processing unit 121. After that, it is transferred to the facsimile unit 4 and the printer unit 2.
[0032]
The image data from the facsimile unit 4 is transferred to the data processing unit 121 and then to the printer unit 2, the file unit 5, and the computer interface unit 7.
[0033]
The image data from the file unit 5 is transferred to the data processing unit 121 and then to the printer unit 2, the facsimile unit 4, and the computer interface unit 7.
[0034]
The CPU 123 performs such control according to a control program stored in the memory 124 and a control command transferred from the reader unit 1. The memory 124 is also used as a work area of the CPU 123.
[0035]
As described above, it is possible to perform processing combining functions such as reading of a document image, printing of an image, transmission and reception of an image, storage of an image, input and output of data from a computer, and the like, centering on the core unit 10. .
[0036]
The CPU 114 and the CPU 123 communicate with each other to exchange necessary information.
[0037]
FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing the configuration of the operation unit 115.
[0038]
Reference numeral 501 denotes a touch panel, which displays an operation state of the apparatus and various messages. In addition, by touching a desired location, the corresponding information can be transmitted to the CPU 114 and various processes can be performed. Reference numeral 5011 denotes a switching key for switching to each mode (copy mode, facsimile mode, file mode, printer mode in order from the top). The processing according to the mode selected here can be executed. However, when a facsimile is received, the mode is automatically switched to the facsimile mode if printing is possible by the printer unit 2, and the printing of the received data is performed. Start. Any one of the above four modes can be set as the initial mode, and the mode set as the initial mode is automatically selected when the power is turned on and when the apparatus has not been operated for a predetermined time.
[0039]
Numeral 502 is a key for inputting numbers for destination input, the number of copies, and the like.
[0040]
A start key 503 is a key for instructing the start of each operation such as an instruction to read a document image.
[0041]
Reference numeral 504 denotes a reset key. By pressing this key, various settings are cleared and a default state is set.
[0042]
A stop key 505 is a key for stopping an operation being executed.
[0043]
Reference numeral 506 denotes an interrupt key, which is pressed when the operation being executed is temporarily interrupted and another process is interrupted.
[0044]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of processing of the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment. This flowchart shows the flow of control performed by the CPU 114 while communicating with the CPU 123 based on the program stored in the memory 116.
[0045]
When the power is turned on, initialization is performed in S601. Here, the entire apparatus is initialized, such as hardware settings of the image processing unit 111, initialization of the display of the touch panel unit 501 of the operation unit 115, setting of the scanner unit 104 to the home position, and start of heating of the fixing unit 207. (The copy mode is set as the mode).
[0046]
Then, the process branches in steps S <b> 602 to S <b> 604 according to the mode selection information by the mode switching key 5011 of the touch panel 501. If none of the modes is selected by the mode switching key 5011, data is input from the external PC / WS11 via the computer interface unit 7 in S605 and S606, and whether the facsimile unit 4 has received facsimile data via the telephone line. Judge and branch accordingly.
[0047]
In step S607, the state of the reset key 504 is checked. If the key is pressed, the flow advances to step S609 to initialize display contents and setting contents. In step S608, it is determined whether there is no input from the operation unit 115 for a predetermined time (for example, three minutes) and the apparatus is not operating. If the determination is affirmative, initialization is performed in step S609 by the auto-clear function. The processing of S602 to S607 is repeated.
[0048]
Here, a case will be described in which a copy mode is set as the initial mode, and processing in the copy mode is given the highest priority.
[0049]
7 to 10 are flowcharts showing the flow of processing in the copy mode.
[0050]
First, in step S701, settings and display contents of the apparatus for the copy mode are initialized. In step S702, input of information regarding various image processing such as enlargement and reduction and copy conditions such as single-sided and double-sided is received from the operation unit 115. This input can be made as appropriate. The device is set according to the input.
[0051]
In S703, it is determined whether or not the pressure plate 100 has been opened. If the pressure plate 100 has been opened, the process proceeds to S704, and if not, the process proceeds to S801.
[0052]
In step S704, the timer t1 is started, and in step S705, a setting is made to prohibit printing out of an image in the printer unit 2 in a mode other than the copy mode.
[0053]
Then, in S706, it is determined whether or not the pressure plate 100 is closed. If the pressure plate 100 is closed, the process proceeds to S707, and if not, the process proceeds to S901.
[0054]
In S707, the timer t2 is started. In step S708, it is determined whether the start key 503 has been pressed. If the start key 503 has been pressed, the document placed on the platen glass 102 is scanned between S703 and S706 to read the document image. The read image is visually output on recording paper by the printer unit 2 in S709. After the end of recording by the printer unit 2, the timer t3 is started.
[0055]
On the other hand, if the start key 503 is not pressed in step S708, the flow advances to step S712 to determine whether the timer t2 has passed a predetermined time B (for example, one minute). If the predetermined time B has elapsed, the flow advances to step S713 and the printer prohibited in any mode other than the copy mode. The printout by the unit 2 is permitted.
[0056]
In step S801, it is determined whether or not a document is loaded on the document feeder (DF) 101. If the document is loaded, the process proceeds to step S802, and a setting is made to prohibit image printout by the printer unit 2 other than in the copy mode. Otherwise, the flow returns to S703.
[0057]
In step S803, the state of the start key 503 is monitored, and when the start key 503 is pressed, the flow advances to step S804 to feed the originals stacked on the original feeding apparatus 101 one by one to a predetermined reading position, read an image of the original, and read the read image. The read image is recorded and output by the printer unit 2 (the read original is circulated to the original position of the original feeder 101). This copying process is performed for all the originals stacked on the original feeding device 101. After completion of the copying process, the timer t4 is started.
[0058]
In step S806, it is determined again whether a document is stacked on the document feeding apparatus 101. If there is no original, it is determined that the read original has been removed, and in step S809, printout by the printer unit 2, which has been prohibited except in the copy mode, is permitted. If there is a document, the process advances to step S807, and the timer t4 determines whether a predetermined time D (for example, one minute) has elapsed. If the time has elapsed, the process advances to step S808, and the document after copying is left on the touch panel unit 501. And display an alarm sound. The notification process in S808 may be returned to the initial state (S601) after a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined time.
[0059]
In step S901, the state of the start key 503 is monitored, and when the start key 503 is pressed, the process advances to step S902 to read an image of a document on the platen glass 102, and the read image is recorded and output by the printer unit 2. After the recording by the printer unit 2 is completed, the timer t5 is started. If the start key 503 is not pressed, the timer t1 determines whether a predetermined time A (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed in S909, and if it has elapsed, the process proceeds to S910, indicating that the pressure plate 100 has been left open. The display is performed on the touch panel unit 501 and an alarm sound is generated. The notification process of S910 may be returned to the initial state (S601) after a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined time.
[0060]
In step S905, it is determined whether the pressure plate 100 is closed. If the platen 100 is closed, it is considered that the copying operation by the operator has been completed, and in step S911, the printout by the printer unit 2, which has been prohibited except in the copy mode, is permitted. If it is not closed, it is determined in step S906 whether or not the start key 503 has been pressed. If it has been pressed, the process returns to step S902, and the copying process is further performed. If the start key has not been pressed, the timer t5 determines in step S907 whether a predetermined time E (for example, one minute) has elapsed. If so, the process advances to step S908 to display a message indicating that the notification has been made with the pressure plate 100 opened. Is performed on the touch panel unit 501 and an alarm sound is generated. The notification process in S908 may be returned to the initial state (S601) after a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined time. Until t5 exceeds a predetermined time E, the processing after S905 is repeated.
[0061]
In S1001, it is determined whether the pressure plate 100 has been opened again. If it can be opened, the processes after S704 are performed again. If it cannot be opened, the process proceeds to S1002, and it is determined whether the timer t3 has passed a predetermined time C (for example, one minute). If the predetermined time C has elapsed at t3, it is determined that the copy-completed original is left on the platen glass 102, a display indicating that fact is made on the touch panel unit 501, and an alarm is sounded. The notification process of S1003 may be returned to the initial state (S601) after a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined time. If it is determined in step S1002 that t3 has not passed the predetermined time C, it is determined whether the start key 503 has been pressed in step S1004. If the start key 503 has been pressed, the process returns to step S709. If not, the processes in and after step S1001 are repeated. When the pressure plate 100 is open, a display prompting the user to always close the pressure plate 100 is displayed.
[0062]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing when facsimile mode is selected and facsimile transmission is performed.
[0063]
First, in step S1101, settings and display contents of the apparatus for the facsimile mode are initialized. In step S1102, input of information regarding facsimile transmission conditions such as a telephone number of a transmission destination, various image processing, and resolution is received and set from the operation unit 115.
[0064]
In step S1103, the state of the start key 503 is monitored. If the start key 503 is pressed, the process advances to step S1104 to scan the original on the platen glass 102 and read the image of the original. In step S1105, data based on the read image is transmitted to the destination based on the content set in step S1102. If it is determined that the start key 503 has not been pressed, the process returns to the flow of FIG.
[0065]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing when the file mode is selected.
[0066]
First, in step S1201, the settings of the apparatus and the contents of the cover for the file mode are initialized. Next, in S1202, it is determined whether the storage mode or the search mode is selected from the operation unit 115. If the storage mode, the process proceeds to S1203, and if the search mode, the process proceeds to S1207.
[0067]
In step S <b> 1203, input of information on file storage conditions is received from the operation unit 115 and set. Next, in step S1204, the state of the start key 503 is monitored. If the key is pressed, the flow advances to step S1205 to scan the original on the platen glass 102 and read the image of the original. In step S1206, the data based on the read image is stored as a file on the magneto-optical disk mounted on the magneto-optical disk drive unit based on the contents set in step S1203. If the start key 503 has not been pressed in S1204 and the image data has been stored in the magneto-optical disk, the process returns to the flow of FIG.
[0068]
In step S1207, input of information related to file search conditions is received from the operation unit 115 and set. Next, in step S1208, a file in the magneto-optical disk mounted on the magneto-optical disk drive unit is searched and read according to the set file search condition. In step S1209, it is determined whether the use of the printer unit 2 in the file mode is prohibited. If the use is prohibited, the read data is stored in the image memory unit 9. If the use is not prohibited, it is confirmed in step S1212 that there is no input from the operation unit 115 and the operation of the apparatus in another process for a predetermined period of time, and the printer unit 2 uses the magneto-optical disk or the image memory unit 9 (data stored in step S1211). The read image of the file is recorded and output in S1210. In step S1210, the use of the printer unit 2 for other processing is prohibited while the image is being recorded. After the recording is completed, the flow returns to the flow in FIG.
[0069]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing when data is input from an external PC / WS 11 via the computer interface unit 7.
[0070]
First, in S1301, a command (including data representing an image) transmitted from the PC / WS 11 is received. Next, in S1302, the received data is interpreted, and the code data is developed into image data bit-mapped by the formatter unit 8.
[0071]
In step S1303, it is determined whether the printer mode is selected. If the printer mode is selected, the process advances to step S1307; if the mode is not the other mode, the process advances to step S1304. In step S1304, it is determined whether the printer unit 2 is prohibited from being used in the printer mode. If the use is prohibited, the process proceeds to step S1307. For example, the process proceeds to S1305. In S1305, the mode is switched to the printer mode.
[0072]
In S1306, the image based on the data received from the PC / WS 11 (including the image stored in the image memory unit 9 in S1307) is recorded and output by the printer unit 2. In step S1306, the use of the printer unit 2 for other processing is prohibited while the image is being recorded. After the recording is completed, the flow returns to the flow in FIG.
[0073]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing when the facsimile unit 4 receives facsimile data via a telephone line.
[0074]
In step S1401, data from the other party is received via the telephone line, and the data is decoded by the facsimile unit 4 and developed into image data.
[0075]
In step S1402, it is determined whether the facsimile mode is selected. If the mode is the facsimile mode, the process advances to step S1405; if the mode is not the other mode, the process advances to step S1403. In step S1403, it is determined whether the use of the printer unit 2 is prohibited in the facsimile mode. If the use is prohibited, the process proceeds to step S1406. In step S1404, the mode is switched to the facsimile mode to print out the received data.
[0076]
In step S1405, the printer unit 2 records and outputs an image based on the received data (including the image stored in the hard disk 12 in step S1406). In step S1405, the use of the printer unit 2 for other processing is prohibited while the image is being recorded. After the recording is completed, the flow returns to the flow in FIG.
[0077]
In the present embodiment, a predetermined common setting value is used for the predetermined time in S608, 712, 807, 907, 909, 1002, and 1212. In order to further improve operability, the user may be able to set a desired time by key input from the operation unit 115. Further, it may be possible to independently set each function. In addition, if a mode in which printing can be immediately performed is provided by skipping the step of checking a predetermined time by operating a predetermined key such as a reset key or a “*” key, the printer unit 2 can be used more efficiently. . When the printer unit 2 is used, which function is used may be displayed on the touch panel unit 501.
[0078]
Further, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that all the keys of the operation unit 115 are not operated for a predetermined time in S608 and S1212. However, it is assumed that some keys or operations related to a predetermined function are not performed. It is good also as a condition. Further, in the present embodiment, the time of the last key input of the operation unit 115 is used as a reference. However, it takes time from the last key operation of the operation unit 115 to the end of printing depending on a function such as double-sided copy. Other times, such as the time of passing through a unit, may be used as a reference.
[0079]
According to the present embodiment, the printer unit is not used by other functions such as facsimile reception while directly operating the main body, such as copying, reading an image in the memory, and printing, and the user's work is not performed. There is no problem such as interruption or mistaking of output paper, and comfortable operability can be obtained.
[0080]
(Second embodiment)
In a second embodiment described below, the operator determines whether copying is in progress (including replacing a document) by simpler control, and sets permission or prohibition of printout of received data. Here, a case where facsimile data is received will be described.
[0081]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in this case (when facsimile data is received from the other party).
[0082]
In step S1501, data from the other party is received via the telephone line. The received data is stored in the hard disk 12 sequentially. At this time, the fact that reception is in progress is displayed on the touch panel section 501.
[0083]
If it is determined in step S1502 that the reception has been completed, the process advances to step S1503 to determine whether the facsimile mode has been selected. If the facsimile mode has been selected, the process advances to step S1511; otherwise, the process advances to step S1504.
[0084]
In step S1504, an alarm is sounded, and a display for confirming with the operator such as "Facsimile received. Do you want to start printout?" At the same time, "Yes" and "No" are displayed, and by touching any of them, the intention of the operator is transmitted. In S1506, it is determined whether any of the above "Yes" and "No" has been touched, and if "Yes", it is determined that the operator has permitted the printout of the received data, and the flow advances to S1507. If “No”, it is determined that the operator has refused to print out the received data, and the process proceeds to S1511.
[0085]
In S1505, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the display was performed in S1504. , S1507.
[0086]
In step S1511, it is determined whether a predetermined time (for example, three minutes) has elapsed since the “NO” portion of the touch panel 501 was touched in step S1506. After elapse, the process returns to S1504, and a display for confirming whether to print out the received data again is performed. Note that if “NO” is touched in S1506, the setting is made to prohibit the printer unit 2 from printing out the received data.
[0087]
In S1507, it is determined whether or not the printer unit 2 is operating (printing out) for printing out other data. Then, the process proceeds to S1510.
[0088]
If the facsimile mode is selected in step S1503, the flow advances to step S1512 to determine whether or not the printer unit 2 is operating for printing out other data, as in step S1507. move on.
[0089]
In step S1510, the received data is read from the hard disk 12 and printed out by the printer unit 2 as a visible image. When the printout is completed, the image in the hard disk 12 is deleted and the process returns to the standby state.
[0090]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to accurately determine whether or not an operator is working in front of the apparatus, such as copying, and to prevent the work from being interrupted. If the operator is not working, the reception data is printed out and erased from the hard disk, so that the memory full can be prevented.
[0091]
6 to 15 show the flow of processing when the CPU 114 performs control based on a program stored in the memory 116. Data indicating this program is stored in a removable memory such as a floppy disk, and Can also be applied to other devices that can decipher.
[0092]
Further, the CPU 114 controls the entire apparatus by communicating with the CPU 123 (which performs control based on a program stored in the memory 124), but it goes without saying that one CPU can control the apparatus.
[0093]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, a conflict between a plurality of processes can be easily dealt with, so that inconveniences such as, for example, making an operator who is working wait can be solved.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an image processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a sectional view of a reader unit 1 and a printer unit 2;
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a reader unit 1;
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a core unit 10;
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of an operation unit 115.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a process according to the embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a process according to the embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a process according to the embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a process according to the embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a process according to the embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a process according to the embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a process according to the embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a process according to the embodiment.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a process according to the embodiment.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a process according to the embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Reader section
2 Printer section
3 Image input / output control unit
4 Facsimile part
5 File section
6 Magneto-optical disk drive unit
7 Computer interface
8 Formatter part
9 Image memory section
10 Core part
11 PC / WS
12 Hard Disk

Claims (12)

A pressure plate for pressing a document placed on the platen;
Reading means for reading an image of a document on the platen;
Receiving means for receiving data representing an image;
Recording means for recording an image based on the image read by the reading means and the data received by the receiving means,
Detecting means for detecting the opening and closing of the pressure plate,
Switching means for switching between a first mode in which an image based on the image read by the reading means is recorded by the recording means and a second mode in which an image based on data received by the receiving means is recorded by the recording means; Have
The switching means, when receiving the data by the receiving means when the first mode is set, if the predetermined time has passed since the detection means detects that the pressure plate is closed, An image processing apparatus for switching to a second mode. The switching means does not switch to the second mode when the detecting means detects that the pressure plate is opened when data is received by the receiving means when the first mode is set. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The switching unit may be configured not to switch to the second mode if data is received by the receiving unit when the first mode is set, while processing in the first mode is being performed. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: Reading means for reading an image of a document;
Receiving means for receiving data representing an image;
Recording means for recording an image based on the image read by the reading means and the data received by the receiving means,
Switching means for switching between a first mode in which an image based on an image read by the reading means is recorded by the recording means and a second mode in which an image based on data received by the receiving means is recorded by the recording means,
And confirming means for inquiring an operator whether or not recording of an image based on the data may be performed by the recording means when data is received by the receiving means when the first mode is set. ,
The image processing apparatus, wherein the switching unit switches to the second mode when an instruction indicating permission is given in response to an inquiry from the confirmation unit. The switching means does not switch to the second mode when there is an instruction indicating disapproval in response to the inquiry from the confirmation means, and the confirmation means re-enters after a predetermined time has passed since the instruction for disapproval was made. The image processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the inquiry is performed. The image processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the switching unit switches to the second mode if there is no instruction even after a predetermined time elapses in response to the inquiry from the confirmation unit. A pressure plate for pressing a document placed on the platen;
Reading means for reading an image of a document on the platen;
Receiving means for receiving data representing an image;
Recording means for recording an image based on the image read by the reading means and the data received by the receiving means,
Detecting means for detecting the opening and closing of the pressure plate,
Control means for controlling so as to prohibit recording of an image based on data received by the reception means by the recording means when the detection means detects that the pressure plate is opened. Image processing device. Operating means for inputting manual instructions;
8. An informing means for informing when there is no instruction from the operating means even after a predetermined time has passed since the detecting means detects that the pressure plate is opened, according to claim 7, wherein Image processing device. Reading means for reading an image of a document;
Receiving means for receiving data representing an image;
Recording means for recording the image read by the reading means and the image based on the data in the receiving means,
Detecting means for detecting the presence or absence of a document;
An image processing apparatus, comprising: a control unit that controls to prohibit recording of an image based on data received by the reception unit by the recording unit when the detection unit detects that a document is present. A document feeder for feeding the loaded document to a reading position of the reading unit;
The image processing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the detection unit detects the presence or absence of a document based on whether a document is loaded on the document feeding device. The image processing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the detection unit detects presence / absence of a document on a document table on which a document to be read by the reading unit is placed. The image processing apparatus according to claim 9, further comprising a notification unit configured to notify when the detection unit detects that there is a document read by the reading unit.

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