JP3656563B2 - Information processing apparatus and computer program - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus such as a facsimile apparatus including a cordless hand scanner with a built-in battery.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  For example, some facsimile apparatuses include a cordless hand scanner that can be attached to and detached from the apparatus main body. This type of cordless hand scanner has a built-in battery that can be charged in a state of being attached to the apparatus main body, so that it can be used at a place away from the apparatus main body. On the other hand, the apparatus main body is provided with a liquid crystal display for displaying operation guidance and the like. The battery is packaged separately from the cordless hand scanner at the product shipment stage in order to prevent discharge until the facsimile apparatus is actually purchased and used.
[0003]
  When such a cordless hand scanner is removed from the apparatus main body, the image data obtained by reading the original is temporarily stored in the memory of the cordless hand scanner, and the cordless hand scanner is attached to the apparatus main body. Later, it is transferred to the main body. Thereafter, the image data is confirmed by the user, for example, by being displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display. If the confirmed contents are acceptable, the image data can be printed on the paper.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  However, in the facsimile apparatus provided with the cordless hand scanner, a measure for notifying the user of an error relating to the battery is not particularly taken on the apparatus main body side. For example, when using a cordless hand scanner for the first time after purchasing a facsimile machine, if the user forgets to attach a battery, the user cannot know that the battery has been forgotten until the cordless hand scanner is read by hand. , Sometimes felt inconvenient. Moreover, it was not possible to confirm a battery error such as a failure of the battery itself or a situation where the battery capacity was reduced due to the cycle life of repeated charging and discharging.
[0005]
  The present invention has been proposed in view of the above points, and can be used conveniently by removing a terminal from the apparatus main body and confirming a battery error on the apparatus main body side according to the charging state of the battery. It is an object of the present invention to provide a processing apparatus and a computer program for realizing the operation of such an information processing apparatus.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to achieve the above object, an information processing apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention operates using an apparatus main body having a display means and a power source of the apparatus main body in a state of being mounted on the apparatus main body. In addition, the battery built in by the power source is charged and removed from the main body of the device.RecordAn information processing apparatus including a terminal that operates using a battery, and when the terminal is attached to the apparatus main body, the battery is charged and status information about the charging is acquired. Acquisition means;In a state where the terminal is attached to the apparatus main body, when the status information related to charging acquired by the status information acquisition unit is information indicating a state incapable of being fully charged, it is indicated that the battery cannot be charged. A first display for displaying on the display means that the battery is out of order or forgotten to be attached when the status information is information indicating a state of abnormal charging due to poor connection of the battery or the like. Display control means,When the terminal is detached from the apparatus main body, the status information obtained by the status information acquisition unit isAboveUnchargeable or previousNoteWhen indicating a power failure state, display on the display means that the terminal cannot be used with the terminal removed from the apparatus main body.Second displayAnd a control means.
[0007]
  According to such an information processing apparatus, when the terminal is detached from the apparatus main body, the status information regarding the charging of the battery cannot be sufficiently charged or the battery cannot be connected.GoodIf the terminal is unplugged from the main unit, it will be displayed on the main unit indicating that it cannot be used. Check that the terminal cannot be used due to a battery error. When the terminal is detached from the apparatus main body and used, it can be used conveniently while dealing with battery errors.
[0008]
  An information processing apparatus according to a second aspect of the present invention is the information processing apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein:Second displayThe control means displays, on the display means, a pictogram and / or characters that the terminal cannot be used in a state where it is detached from the apparatus main body.
[0009]
  According to such an information processing apparatus, in addition to the effect of the information processing apparatus according to claim 1, it is possible to reliably know a battery error that the terminal cannot be used in a state where the terminal is detached from the apparatus main body by using a pictogram or characters. it can.
[0010]
  Furthermore, an information processing apparatus according to a third aspect of the present invention is the information processing apparatus according to the first or second aspect, wherein the notification sound generating means generates an abnormal notification sound.When,Immediately after the terminal is removed from the device bodyInThe notification sound generating means informs that the terminal cannot be used in a state where it is detached from the apparatus main body.ReportKnowAn alarm sound control means is further provided..
[0011]
  According to such an information processing apparatus, in addition to the effect of the information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, even if the user forgets to attach the battery to the terminal, for example, immediately after removing the terminal from the apparatus main body. Can know from the display and sound that it is in an unusable situation.
[0012]
  An information processing apparatus according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the information processing apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the apparatus main body is a facsimile apparatus main body, and the terminal is a cordless hand. It is a scanner.
[0013]
  According to such an information processing apparatus, in addition to the effect of the information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, it is possible to improve the usability of the facsimile apparatus including the cordless hand scanner.
[0014]
  Further, the computer program of the invention described in claim 5 operates using the power source of the apparatus main body provided with the display means, and mounted on the apparatus main body, and is incorporated by the power source. A computer program for controlling an information processing apparatus comprising a terminal that operates using the battery when the battery is charged and removed from the apparatus body, the terminal being attached to the apparatus body A status information acquisition program for charging the battery and acquiring status information relating to the charging,When the terminal is attached to the apparatus main body, the status information regarding charging acquired by the status information acquisition program is information indicating a state incapable of being fully charged, indicating that the battery cannot be charged. While displaying on the display means, when the status information is information indicating a state of abnormal charging due to the connection failure of the battery, the display means displays on the display means that the battery is faulty or forgotten to be attached. A first display control program;When the terminal is detached from the apparatus main body, status information regarding charging of the battery obtained based on the status information acquisition program is obtained.AboveUnchargeable or previousNoteWhen indicating a power failure state, the display means displays on the display means that the terminal cannot be used with the terminal removed from the apparatus main body.Second displayAnd a control program.
[0015]
  According to such a computer program, the operation of the information processing apparatus according to claim 1 can be realized by operating the CPU based on the contents.
[0016]
  An information processing apparatus according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is an information processing apparatus including a display unit.TheWhen a terminal with a built-in battery is attached to the main body, the battery is charged, and status information acquisition means for acquiring status information related to the charging,In a state where the terminal is attached to the apparatus main body, when the status information related to charging acquired by the status information acquisition unit is information indicating a state incapable of being fully charged, it is indicated that the battery cannot be charged. A first display for displaying on the display means that the battery is out of order or forgotten to be attached when the status information is information indicating a state of abnormal charging due to poor connection of the battery or the like. Display control means,When the terminal is detached from the apparatus main body, the status information obtained by the status information acquisition unit isAboveUnchargeable or previousNoteWhen indicating a power failure state, display on the display means that the terminal cannot be used with the terminal removed from the apparatus main body.Second displayAnd a control means.
[0017]
  According to such an information processing apparatus, even when the terminal is purchased separately from the apparatus main body and attached later, the same effect as that obtained by the information processing apparatus according to claim 1 is exhibited. be able to.
[0018]
  Furthermore, an information processing apparatus according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is the information processing apparatus according to the sixth aspect, whereinSecond displayThe control means displays, on the display means, a pictogram and / or characters that the terminal cannot be used in a state where it is detached from the apparatus main body.
[0019]
  According to such an information processing apparatus, in addition to the effect of the information processing apparatus according to claim 6, even if the terminal is purchased separately from the apparatus main body and attached later. The same effects as those obtained by the information processing apparatus described in 1) can be exhibited.
[0020]
  An information processing apparatus according to an eighth aspect of the present invention is the information processing apparatus according to the sixth or seventh aspect, wherein the notification sound generating means generates an abnormal notification sound.When,Immediately after the terminal is removed from the device bodyInThe notification sound generating means informs that the terminal cannot be used in a state where it is detached from the apparatus main body.ReportKnowAn alarm sound control means is further provided..
[0021]
  According to such an information processing device, in addition to the effect of the information processing device according to claim 6 or 7, even if the terminal is purchased separately from the device main body and attached later. The same effect as that obtained by the information processing apparatus according to Item 3 can be exhibited.
[0022]
  Further, an information processing apparatus according to a ninth aspect of the present invention is the information processing apparatus according to any one of the sixth to eighth aspects, wherein the apparatus main body is a facsimile apparatus main body.
[0023]
  According to such an information processing apparatus, in addition to the effect of the information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 6 to 8, a terminal as a cordless hand scanner is purchased separately from the apparatus main body and attached later. Even in this case, the same effect as that obtained by the information processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect can be exhibited.
[0024]
  Further, the computer program of the invention described in claim 10 is a computer program for controlling an information processing apparatus provided with a display means, and when a terminal having a built-in battery is attached to the apparatus body, Status information acquisition program for charging the battery and acquiring status information related to the charging;When the terminal is attached to the apparatus main body, the status information regarding charging acquired by the status information acquisition program is information indicating a state incapable of being fully charged, indicating that the battery cannot be charged. While displaying on the display means, when the status information is information indicating a state of abnormal charging due to the connection failure of the battery, the display means displays on the display means that the battery is faulty or forgotten to be attached. A first display control program;When the terminal is detached from the apparatus main body, the status information obtained based on the status information acquisition program isAboveUnchargeable or previousNoteWhen indicating a power failure state, the display means displays on the display means that the terminal cannot be used when the terminal is detached from the device main body.Second displayAnd a control program.
[0025]
  According to such a computer program, the operation of the information processing apparatus according to claim 6 can be realized by operating the CPU based on the contents of the computer program.
[0026]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0027]
  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a facsimile machine including an apparatus main body and a cordless hand scanner as an embodiment of an information processing apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the cordless hand scanner. It is. Briefly described with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the facsimile apparatus according to the present invention includes a main body A having a display unit 24, a printing unit (not shown), and the like, and a battery B1 therein, and is installed on a desk or the like. A cordless hand scanner B that reads image data as it is moved by tracing the surface of the placed document by hand. The display unit 24 of the apparatus main body A is provided with a liquid crystal display having 320 × 240 dots as an example. According to the display unit 24, image data obtained by reading through the cordless hand scanner B is reduced and displayed. can do.
[0028]
  On the other hand, the battery B1 of the cordless hand scanner B can be charged through the apparatus main body A with the cordless hand scanner B attached to the apparatus main body A, as shown in FIG. The battery B1 functions as a power source when the cordless hand scanner B is detached from the apparatus main body A and used. On the other hand, when the cordless hand scanner B is used by being attached to the apparatus main body A, power is supplied to the cordless hand scanner B through a power supply circuit (not shown) of the apparatus main body A without the battery B1. A document can be read through a document transport mechanism (not shown). The battery B1 is packaged separately from the cordless hand scanner B at the product shipment stage in order to prevent discharge until the facsimile apparatus is actually purchased and used. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, the battery B1 functions only after the cover B2 is opened and the connector B3 is connected, and then the battery B1 is housed in the battery housing portion B4.
[0029]
  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the facsimile apparatus. As shown in this figure, the apparatus main body A includes a CPU 10, an NCU 11, a RAM 12, a modem 13, a ROM 14, an NVRAM (Non-Volatile RAM) 15, a gate array 16, a codec 17, a DMAC 18, a connection unit 21, and printing. The unit 22 includes an operation unit 23, an operation unit 23, a display unit 24, and the like. The CPU 10, NCU 11, RAM 12, modem 13, ROM 14, NVRAM 15, gate array 16, codec 17, and DMAC 18 are connected to each other by a bus line 27. The bus line 27 includes an address bus, a data bus, and a control signal line. A connection unit 21, a printing unit 22, an operation unit 23, and a display unit 24 are connected to the gate array 16. A public telephone line 28 is connected to the NCU 11.
[0030]
  The CPU 10 controls the operation of the apparatus main body A. The NCU 11 is connected to the public telephone line 28 and performs network control. The RAM 12 provides a work area for the CPU 10. The modem 13 performs modulation and demodulation of facsimile data and the like. The ROM 14 stores programs to be executed by the CPU 10. The NVRAM 15 stores various information and data. The gate array 16 functions as an interface between the CPU 10 and the units 21 to 24. The codec 17 encodes and decodes facsimile data and the like. The DMAC 18 mainly writes data to and reads data from the RAM 12.
[0031]
  The connection unit 21 exchanges image data and control commands with the connection unit 38 on the cordless hand scanner B side. The connection unit 21 supplies power to the cordless hand scanner B through a power supply circuit (not shown). The printing unit 22 prints an image such as a character or a figure corresponding to the image data on a sheet by, for example, a thermal method or an inkjet method. The operation unit 23 includes a numeric keypad and various function buttons, and transmits an input signal corresponding to a user operation to the CPU 10. The display unit 24 includes a liquid crystal display as described above, and can display operation guidance and operation status in addition to reducing image data. Although not particularly shown in FIG. 3, the apparatus main body A is also provided with a speaker for emitting sound to the outside.
[0032]
  On the other hand, the cordless hand scanner B includes a CPU 30, a RAM 32, a ROM 34, an input / output interface 36, an image sensor 37, a connection unit 38, a battery B1, and the like. The CPU 30, RAM 32, ROM 34, and input / output interface 36 are connected to each other by a bus line 39. The bus line 39 includes an address bus, a data bus, and a control signal line. An image sensor 37 and a connection unit 38 are connected to the input / output interface 36.
[0033]
  The CPU 30 controls the operation of the cordless hand scanner B. The RAM 32 provides a work area for the CPU 30 and the like. The ROM 34 stores a program to be executed by the CPU 30. The input / output interface 36 exchanges image data and various signals between the CPU 30 and the units 37 and 38. The image sensor 37 reads an image from a document moving along the sub-scanning direction and outputs an image signal. The connection unit 38 exchanges image data and control commands with the connection unit 21 on the apparatus main body A side. The connection unit 21 receives power supplied from the connection unit 21 on the apparatus main body A side, and charges the battery B1 through a power supply circuit (not shown).
[0034]
  Explaining the point, in a state where the cordless hand scanner B is attached to the apparatus main body A, the battery B1 is charged from the connection portion 21 of the apparatus main body A through the connection portion 38 of the cordless hand scanner B. At this time, the CPU 30 of the cordless hand scanner B detects the charge level (voltage) that should change with the passage of time, and creates status information relating to the charging of the battery B1 based on the detection result. The details of the status information will be described later. To put it simply, the status information includes information indicating that the charging of the battery B1 is normal and that the charging of the battery B1 is abnormal. Or information indicating that the battery B1 cannot be charged.
[0035]
  On the other hand, in a state where the cordless hand scanner B is attached to the apparatus main body A, the image sensor 37 is operated at regular intervals to correct the correction data to the apparatus main body A side in order to correct the light amount correction and the reading level of the image sensor 37. Although the correction data acquisition process to be performed is performed, the status information is sent to the apparatus main body A side along with the correction data acquisition process. If there is a battery error that the device body A that has acquired the status information cannot be used when the cordless hand scanner B is detached from the device body A based on the contents of the status information, a pictogram with a simple picture to that effect Or a warning message. Further, immediately after the cordless hand scanner B is removed from the apparatus main body A, and it is determined that the battery error is based on the status information, in addition to displaying a battery error by a pictogram or a message, a notification sound from the speaker to the outside, etc. To inform you of a battery error. Thereby, when there is a battery error when the cordless hand scanner B is to be removed from the apparatus main body A and used, it is possible to know that there is a problem with the battery B1 immediately after the removal.
[0036]
  That is, when the terminal 10 (cordless hand scanner B) is attached to the apparatus main body A, the CPU 10 of the apparatus main body A charges the battery B1, and acquires status information related to the charging, status information acquisition means,When the status information related to charging acquired by the status information acquiring unit is information indicating a state where charging cannot be performed sufficiently, the display unit (display unit 24) displays that the battery B1 cannot be charged. First display control means for displaying on the display means (display unit 24) that the battery B1 is faulty or forgotten to be attached when the status information is information indicating a state of abnormal charging due to connection failure of the battery B1, etc. When,Status information obtained by the status information acquisition means when the terminal is detached from the apparatus body AFilledYou can't do itIs fullWhen indicating a power failure state, the display means (display unit 24) displays that the terminal cannot be used when the terminal is detached from the apparatus main body A.Second displayControl means.
[0037]
  The program stored in the ROM 14 operates using the power source of the apparatus main body provided with the display means and the apparatus main body in a state of being mounted on the apparatus main body, and is incorporated in itself when removed from the apparatus main body. A computer program for controlling an information processing apparatus (facsimile apparatus) having a terminal that operates using a battery, and when the terminal is attached to the apparatus body, the battery is charged, A status information acquisition program for acquiring status information about charging;When the status information related to charging acquired by the status information acquisition program is information indicating a state where charging cannot be performed sufficiently, the display means (display unit 24) displays that the battery cannot be charged, while the status information indicates that the battery is not charging. A first display control program for displaying on the display means (display unit 24) that the battery is faulty or forgotten to be attached when the information indicates a state of abnormal charging due to poor connection or the like,Status information on battery charging obtained based on the status information acquisition programIs chargingImpossibilityIs fullWhen indicating a power failure state, a computer program including a control program for displaying on the display means that the terminal cannot be used when the terminal is detached from the apparatus main body is realized.
[0038]
  Next, the operation of the facsimile apparatus will be described.
[0039]
  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display screen when the battery is normal, FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display screen when there is a battery error, and FIG. 6 is after the cordless hand scanner is mounted. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation procedure of the periodic correction process in the cordless hand scanner, FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation procedure of the main process in the apparatus main body, and FIG. 9 is the flowchart in the apparatus main body. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation procedure of the scanner detachment process in the apparatus main body, and FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the operation procedure of the battery error display process in the apparatus main body.
[0040]
  First, the post-mounting charging process in the cordless hand scanner B will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 30 of the cordless hand scanner B determines whether or not the cordless hand scanner B is attached to the apparatus main body A (S1). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the cordless hand scanner B is attached to the apparatus main body A based on an electrical signal that changes in accordance with the connection state between the connection section 21 and the connection section 38 of the apparatus main body A. .
[0041]
  When the cordless hand scanner B is attached to the apparatus main body A (S1: YES), the CPU 30 detects the first charge level (S2). At this time, power to be charged to the battery B1 is supplied from the apparatus main body A side, and the charge level detected from the battery B1 is stored in the RAM 32 or the like as the first detection value.
[0042]
  For example, when 5 minutes elapses after this (S3: YES), the CPU 30 detects the second charge level (S2). Also at this time, the charge level detected from the battery B1 is stored in the RAM 32 or the like as the second detection value. Here, as an example, the elapsed time of about 5 minutes is required because a change in the charge level is too small to capture it unless a certain amount of time passes.
[0043]
  When the first and second charge levels are detected, the CPU 30 determines whether or not the second detected charge level is equal to or higher than a preset upper limit value (S5). This upper limit value is provided corresponding to the state in which the charging is almost completed based on the capacity of the battery B1.
[0044]
  When the charge level detected for the second time is less than the upper limit value (S5: NO), the CPU 30 determines whether or not the difference between the first and second charge levels is greater than or equal to a predetermined value set in advance (S6). This predetermined value is provided corresponding to an amount that increases in a certain time (corresponding to 5 minutes in this flowchart) when the charge level of the battery B1 is normal.
[0045]
  When the difference between the first and second charge levels is less than a predetermined value (S6: NO), the CPU 30 further determines whether or not the difference between the charge levels is greater than 0 (S7). That is, a state where the charge level has increased even a little from the first time to the second time or a state where it has not increased at all can be captured.
[0046]
  If the difference in charge level is greater than 0 (S7: YES), that is, if the charge level has increased slightly from the first time to the second time, the CPU 30 sets “1” to the charge disable flag (S8), The charging process is finished after the mounting. Here, the non-chargeable flag is one piece of status information related to the charging of the battery B1, and when “1” is set in the non-chargeable flag, the battery B1 cannot be fully charged due to its life or the like. Is done. The unchargeable flag is stored in the RAM 32 or the like.
[0047]
  On the other hand, if the charge level difference is 0 in S7 (S7: NO), that is, if the charge level has not increased at all from the first time to the second time, the CPU 30 sets “1” in the charge abnormality flag ( S9), the post-mounting charging process is terminated. Here, the charging abnormality flag is one of status information related to the charging of the battery B1, and when “1” is set in the charging abnormality flag, it is considered as a state in which the connection of the battery B1 is poor or forgetting to attach. It is done. The charging abnormality flag is also stored in the RAM 32 or the like.
[0048]
  In S6, when the difference between the first and second charge levels is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (S6: YES), the CPU 30 clears the charge disable flag by setting “0” (S10), and the charge abnormality flag This is cleared by setting “0” to (S11), and the charging process after the mounting ends.
[0049]
  In S5, also when the charge level detected for the second time is equal to or higher than the upper limit value (S5: YES), the CPU 30 executes S10 and S11 and finishes the post-mounting charging process.
[0050]
  In S1, when the cordless hand scanner B is not attached to the apparatus main body A (S1: NO), the CPU 30 repeats S1 until it is attached.
[0051]
  Next, the regular correction process in the cordless hand scanner B will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 30 of the cordless hand scanner B determines whether a correction command for requesting correction data has been issued from the apparatus main body A (S21).
[0052]
  When the correction command is received (S21: YES), the CPU 30 performs correction data collection processing (S22). According to this correction data collection process, data for correcting the light amount and the reading level by actually operating the image sensor 37 is obtained.
[0053]
  When the correction data is obtained in this way, the CPU 30 transfers the correction data to the apparatus main body A (S23).
[0054]
  Thereafter, when the transfer of the correction data is completed (S24: YES), the CPU 30 transfers the above-described charge disable flag and charge abnormality flag to the apparatus main body A (S25). That is, as the correction data is transferred, the charge disable flag and the charge abnormality flag are transferred to the apparatus main body A to the apparatus main body A.
[0055]
  When the transfer of the charge disable flag and the charge abnormality flag is thus completed (S26: YES), the CPU 30 finishes this regular correction process.
[0056]
  If the transfer of the charge disable flag and the charge abnormality flag is not completed in S26 (S26: NO), the CPU 30 returns to S25 and continues the transfer of the charge disable flag and the charge abnormal flag.
[0057]
  If the transfer of the correction data is not completed in S24 (S24: NO), the CPU 30 returns to S23 and continues the transfer of the correction data.
[0058]
  In S21, when there is no correction command (S21: NO), the CPU 30 repeats S21 until a correction command is received from the apparatus main body A.
[0059]
  Next, main processing in the apparatus main body A will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 10 of the apparatus main body A determines whether or not the cordless hand scanner B is attached (S31). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the cordless hand scanner B is attached to the apparatus main body A based on an electrical signal that changes in accordance with the connection state between the connecting portion 38 and the connecting portion 21 of the cordless hand scanner B. The
[0060]
  When the cordless hand scanner B is attached to the apparatus main body A (S31: YES), the CPU 10 checks whether image data exists in the RAM 32 of the cordless hand scanner B (S32).
[0061]
  When the image data exists (S32: YES), the CPU 10 displays the corresponding pictograph on the display unit 24 (S33). This pictogram is a pictogram indicated by reference numeral 24A in FIG. 4 and is displayed on the screen together with the current time.
[0062]
  Thereafter, the CPU 10 executes correction data acquisition processing, scanner removal processing, and battery error display processing, which will be described later, as subroutines (S34, S35, S36), and ends this main processing. In the main process, processes other than the above-described processes, such as a printing process and a facsimile transmission / reception process, can be executed.ofIs repeatedly executed as a loop process.
[0063]
  If there is no image data in S32 (S32: NO), the CPU 10 hides the above-described pict 24A accordingly (S37), and proceeds to S34. That is, when there is no image data obtained by reading into the RAM 32 of the cordless hand scanner B, unlike the state shown in FIG.
[0064]
  In S31, when the cordless hand scanner B is not attached to the apparatus main body A (S31: NO), the CPU 10 repeats S31 until it is attached.
[0065]
  Next, correction data acquisition processing as a subroutine in the apparatus main body A will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 10 determines whether or not a predetermined time has passed (S41).
[0066]
  When the predetermined time has elapsed (S41: YES), the CPU 10 issues a correction command to the cordless hand scanner B (S42).
[0067]
  Thereafter, the CPU 10 receives correction data from the cordless hand scanner B according to the correction command (S43).
[0068]
  When the reception of the correction data is completed (S44: YES), the CPU 10 receives the charge disable flag and the charge abnormality flag transferred from the cordless hand scanner B following the correction data (S45).
[0069]
  When the reception of the unchargeable flag and the abnormal charging flag is completed (S46: YES), the CPU 10 checks whether or not the received unchargeable flag is “1” (S47).
[0070]
  When the unchargeable flag is “1” (S47: YES), the CPU 10 causes the display unit 24 to display a “x” pict according to the flag (S48). The “×” pictogram is a pictogram indicated by reference numeral 24B in FIG. 5 and is displayed at the same position as the pictogram 24A for indicating the presence or absence of the image data described above.
[0071]
  At the same time, as shown in FIG. 5 as an example, the CPU 10 displays a warning message on the screen such as “The battery of the hand scanner cannot be charged. Please press the stop key” (S49), and the correction data acquisition process is completed. .
[0072]
  If the charge disable flag is “0” in S47 (S47: NO), the CPU 10 further checks whether the received charge abnormality flag is “1” (S50).
[0073]
  When the charging abnormality flag is “1” (S50: YES), the CPU 10 displays the “×” pictograph on the display unit 24 as in S48 (S51).
[0074]
  At the same time, as an example, the CPU 10 displays a warning message on the screen such as “The battery of the hand scanner is faulty or forgotten. Press the stop key” (S52), and the correction data acquisition process is completed. That is, a warning message corresponding to the type of battery error is displayed even when there is a battery error by displaying the “×” pictograph on the screen.
[0075]
  In S50, when the charge abnormality flag is “0” (S50: NO), the CPU 10 finishes the correction data acquisition process while keeping the screen state as shown in FIG.
[0076]
  In S46, when the reception of the charge disable flag and the charge abnormality flag is not completed (S46: NO), the CPU 10 returns to S45 and continues to receive the charge disable flag and the charge abnormality flag.
[0077]
  If the reception of the correction data is not completed in S44 (S44: NO), the CPU 10 returns to S43 and continues receiving the correction data.
[0078]
  In S41, when the predetermined time has not elapsed (S41: NO), the CPU 10 proceeds to another process without starting the correction data acquisition process.
[0079]
  Next, scanner removal processing as a subroutine in the apparatus main body A will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 10 detects whether or not the cordless hand scanner B is detached from the attached state and is in a detached state (S61).
[0080]
  When the cordless hand scanner B enters the detached state (S61: YES), the CPU 10 checks whether at least one of the charge disable flag and the charge abnormality flag already acquired at that time is “1” (S62).
[0081]
  When at least one of the unchargeable flag and the abnormal charging flag is “1” (S62: YES), the CPU 10 displays a message such as “The hand scanner cannot be used” on the screen as an example (S63).
[0082]
  At the same time, the CPU 10 generates a notification sound through the speaker (S64).
[0083]
  When a predetermined time elapses after such warning message display or notification sound is generated (S65: YES), the CPU 10 stops displaying the warning message or generation of the notification sound (S66), and performs this scanner separation processing. Finish. The predetermined time mentioned here is a short time of about 2 seconds, for example. Therefore, immediately after the cordless hand scanner B is removed from the apparatus main body A in a state where there is a battery error, the user instantaneously has a battery error. I can know that.
[0084]
  In S65, when the predetermined time has not elapsed since the warning message was displayed or the notification sound was generated (S65: NO), the CPU 10 returns to S63 until the predetermined time elapses.
[0085]
  In S62, if all of the unchargeable flag and the abnormal charging flag are “0” (S62: NO), the CPU 10 finishes this scanner detachment process and proceeds to another process.
[0086]
  In S61, when the cordless hand scanner B is not in a detached state (S61: NO), the CPU 10 finishes this scanner separation process and proceeds to another process.
[0087]
  Next, a battery error display process as a subroutine in the apparatus main body A will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 10 determines whether or not a battery error is being displayed based on a “x” pictograph or a warning message (S71).
[0088]
  When the battery error is being displayed (S71: YES), the CPU 10 determines whether or not the stop key is pressed by the user (S72).
[0089]
  When the stop key is pressed (S72: YES), the CPU 10 deletes the battery error display (S73) and ends the battery error display process.
[0090]
  In S72, when the stop key is not pressed (S72: NO), the CPU 10 ends the battery error display process with the battery error displayed and proceeds to another process.
[0091]
  In S71, when the battery error is not being displayed (S71: NO), the CPU 10 ends the battery error display process with the screen indicating the normal battery state as shown in FIG. 4 and proceeds to another process.
[0092]
  Therefore, according to the facsimile apparatus, when there is a battery error based on the unchargeable flag and the charging abnormality flag corresponding to the charging state of the battery B1, the fact is displayed on the display unit 24 of the apparatus main body A. A battery error in the cordless hand scanner B can be confirmed on the apparatus main body A side. When the cordless hand scanner B is removed from the apparatus main body A and used, the battery error is promptly dealt with and used conveniently. can do.
[0093]
  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment.
[0094]
  For example, a terminal that can be operated by a battery power source in a state of being detached from the apparatus main body is not limited to the cordless hand scanner B, and may be, for example, a mobile phone or a portable information terminal.
[0095]
  As a terminal, after being purchased as an option separately from the apparatus main body A, it may be attached to the apparatus main body A as a retrofit. That is, even when the apparatus main body A originally has a built-in stationary image sensor and the cordless hand scanner B purchased as an option for reading a book or the like is connected to the apparatus main body A, The same effects as those according to the above embodiment can be obtained.
[0096]
【The invention's effect】
  As described above, according to the information processing apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention, when the terminal is detached from the apparatus main body, the status information regarding the charging of the battery cannot be sufficiently charged, Battery not connectedGoodIf the terminal is unplugged from the main unit, it will be displayed on the main unit indicating that it cannot be used. Check that the terminal cannot be used due to a battery error. When the terminal is detached from the apparatus main body and used, it can be used conveniently while dealing with battery errors.
[0097]
  Further, according to the information processing apparatus of the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the information processing apparatus according to claim 1, a battery error such that the terminal cannot be used in a state where the terminal is detached from the apparatus main body is displayed. It can be surely known by letters.
[0098]
  Furthermore, according to the information processing apparatus of the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the effect of the information processing apparatus described in claim 1 or 2, for example, even when the user forgets to attach the battery to the terminal, It is possible to know from the display and sound that it is in a situation where it cannot be used immediately after it is detached from the main body.
[0099]
  According to the information processing apparatus of the invention described in claim 4, in addition to the effect of the information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the usability of the facsimile apparatus provided with the cordless hand scanner is improved. be able to.
[0100]
  Furthermore, according to the computer program of the invention described in claim 5, the operation of the information processing apparatus described in claim 1 can be realized by operating the CPU based on the contents.
[0101]
  According to the information processing device of the invention described in claim 6, even if the terminal is purchased separately from the device main body and attached later, the information processing device according to claim 1 is used. The same effect can be exhibited.
[0102]
  Furthermore, according to the information processing apparatus of the invention described in claim 7, in addition to the effect of the information processing apparatus according to claim 6, in the case where the terminal is purchased separately from the apparatus main body and attached later. Even if it exists, the effect similar to what is based on the information processing apparatus of Claim 2 can be exhibited.
[0103]
  According to the information processing apparatus of the invention described in claim 8, in addition to the effect of the information processing apparatus according to claim 6 or 7, the terminal is purchased separately from the apparatus main body and attached later. Even if it is a case, the effect similar to the thing by the information processing apparatus of Claim 3 can be exhibited.
[0104]
  Furthermore, according to the information processing apparatus of the invention described in claim 9, in addition to the effect of the information processing apparatus according to any of claims 6 to 8, a terminal as a cordless hand scanner is purchased separately from the apparatus main body. Even in the case where it is attached later, the same effect as that obtained by the information processing apparatus according to claim 4 can be exhibited.
[0105]
  Further, according to the computer program of the invention described in claim 10, the operation of the information processing apparatus according to claim 6 can be realized by operating the CPU based on the contents thereof.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a facsimile apparatus including an apparatus main body and a cordless hand scanner as an embodiment of an information processing apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a cordless hand scanner.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a facsimile apparatus.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a display screen when a battery is normal.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a display screen when there is a battery error;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of post-mounting charging processing in the cordless hand scanner.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of a periodic correction process in the cordless hand scanner.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of main processing in the apparatus main body.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of correction data acquisition processing in the apparatus main body.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of scanner detachment processing in the apparatus main body.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of battery error display processing in the apparatus main body.
[Explanation of symbols]
  10 CPU
  11 NCU
  12 RAM
  13 Modem
  14 ROM
  15 NVRAM
  16 Gate array
  17 Codec
  18 DMAC
  21 Connection part
  22 Printing Department
  23 Operation unit
  24 display
  28 Public telephone line
  30 CPU
  32 RAM
  34 ROM
  36 I / O interface
  37 Image sensor
  22 connections
  A Device body
  B Handy scanner
  B1 battery

Claims (10)

A device main body provided with a display means, and operated using the power source of the device main body while being attached to the device main body, and a battery built in by the power source is charged and removed from the device main body Then, an information processing apparatus comprising a terminal that operates using the battery,
When the terminal is attached to the apparatus body, the battery is charged and status information acquisition means for acquiring status information related to the charging;
In a state where the terminal is attached to the apparatus main body, when the status information related to charging acquired by the status information acquisition unit is information indicating a state incapable of being fully charged, it is indicated that the battery cannot be charged. A first display for displaying on the display means that the battery is out of order or forgotten to be attached when the status information is information indicating a state of abnormal charging due to poor connection of the battery or the like. Display control means,
When a state in which the terminal is detached from the apparatus main body, if the status information obtained by the status information acquiring means indicates the state of the non-rechargeable state or pre KiTakashi conductive anomaly, the terminal said apparatus body And a second display control means for displaying on the display means that it cannot be used in a state where it is removed from the information processing apparatus. 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second display control unit causes the display unit to display a pictogram and / or a character indicating that the terminal cannot be used in a state where the terminal is detached from the apparatus main body. A notification sound generating means for generating an abnormal notification sound ;
Immediately after the terminal from the device main body is removed, the terminal further a notification sound control means for broadcasting knowledge by the alarm sound by the alarm sound generating means to the effect that can not be used in a state of being detached from the apparatus main body The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an information processing apparatus.   The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the apparatus main body is a facsimile apparatus main body, and the terminal is a cordless hand scanner. A device main body provided with a display means, and operated using the power source of the device main body while being attached to the device main body, and a battery built in by the power source is charged and removed from the device main body Then, a computer program for controlling an information processing apparatus comprising a terminal that operates using the battery,
When the terminal is attached to the apparatus main body, the battery is charged, and status information acquisition program for acquiring status information related to the charging,
When the terminal is attached to the apparatus main body, the status information regarding charging acquired by the status information acquisition program is information indicating a state incapable of being fully charged, indicating that the battery cannot be charged. While displaying on the display means, when the status information is information indicating a state of abnormal charging due to the connection failure of the battery, the display means displays on the display means that the battery is faulty or forgotten to be attached. A first display control program;
When a state in which the terminal is detached from the apparatus main body, if the status information obtained on the basis of the status information acquisition program indicates the state of the non-rechargeable state or pre KiTakashi conductive anomaly, the terminal said A computer program, comprising: a second display control program for causing the display means to display that the display unit cannot be used when it is detached from the apparatus main body. An information processing apparatus provided with a display means ,
When a state in which terminals with built-in battery instrumentation Okimoto body is attached, and charges of the battery, and status information obtaining means for obtaining status information about the charge,
In a state where the terminal is attached to the apparatus main body, when the status information related to charging acquired by the status information acquisition unit is information indicating a state incapable of being fully charged, it is indicated that the battery cannot be charged. A first display for displaying on the display means that the battery is out of order or forgotten to be attached when the status information is information indicating a state of abnormal charging due to poor connection of the battery or the like. Display control means,
When a state in which the terminal is detached from the apparatus main body, if the status information obtained by the status information acquiring means indicates the state of the non-rechargeable state or pre KiTakashi conductive anomaly, the terminal said apparatus body And a second display control means for displaying on the display means that it cannot be used in a state where it is removed from the information processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the second display control unit displays, on the display unit, a pictogram and / or characters indicating that the terminal cannot be used in a state where the terminal is detached from the apparatus main body. A notification sound generating means for generating an abnormal notification sound ;
Immediately after the terminal from the device main body is removed, the terminal further a notification sound control means for broadcasting knowledge by the alarm sound by the alarm sound generating means to the effect that can not be used in a state of being detached from the apparatus main body The information processing apparatus according to claim 6 or 7, further comprising:   The information processing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the apparatus main body is a facsimile apparatus main body. A computer program for controlling an information processing apparatus having a display means,
When a terminal with a built-in battery is attached to the device body, the battery is charged, and status information acquisition program for acquiring status information related to the charging,
When the terminal is attached to the apparatus main body, the status information regarding charging acquired by the status information acquisition program is information indicating a state incapable of being fully charged, indicating that the battery cannot be charged. While displaying on the display means, when the status information is information indicating a state of abnormal charging due to the connection failure of the battery, the display means displays on the display means that the battery is faulty or forgotten to be attached. A first display control program;
When a state in which the terminal is detached from the apparatus main body, if the status information obtained on the basis of the status information acquisition program indicates the state of the non-rechargeable state or pre KiTakashi conductive anomaly, the terminal said A computer program, comprising: a second display control program for causing the display means to display that the display unit cannot be used when it is detached from the apparatus main body.

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