JP4093310B2 - Image processing system and image processing apparatus - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an image processing system and an image processing apparatus including an image processing apparatus that temporarily stores and processes image data.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, digitization of copiers has progressed, and it has been brought into the market as a digital multifunction peripheral having various processing capabilities utilizing digital functions such as storage and transmission of image data.
The digital multi-function peripheral includes a scanner unit that reproduces an image of a document as electronic data, an image processing unit that performs specific processing on the digitized image data, a storage unit such as a hard disk that temporarily stores image data, And an output unit for outputting image data. Examples of the output unit include an image transmission unit that transmits image data to an external device, and a printer unit that reproduces the image data as an image on a recording material.
[0003]
Functions provided in the digital multi-function peripheral include a copy function, a printer function, a scanner function, a fax function, and an electronic file function.
Below, the flow of image data in each function will be briefly described.
The copy function is a function for performing original image processing on the original image read by the scanner unit, temporarily storing it as a final image in the storage unit, and reproducing the image on the recording material from the printer unit. is there.
When a print job is instructed to be output from a client device connected to the digital multifunction peripheral over the network, the printer function expands image data into data that can be processed by the printer unit, and then stores the final image in the storage unit. As a function to reproduce the image on the recording material from the printer unit.
[0004]
The scanner function performs arbitrary image processing on the original image read by the scanner unit, temporarily stores it as a final image in the storage unit, and is connected to any client connected to the digital multifunction peripheral via a network. This is a function to transmit to the device.
In the fax function, a document image read by the scanner unit is processed in the image processing unit so as to be in an image format that can be processed by a facsimile apparatus of a predetermined transmission destination, and then temporarily stored as a transmission image in a storage unit. This is a function of transmitting to the destination facsimile apparatus connected via the telephone line.
The electronic filing function stores image data in a storage unit mounted on the digital multifunction peripheral, and when image data is selected or instructed by an operation from the operation panel of the digital multifunction peripheral or a client device. This is a function for outputting image data from the output unit.
[0005]
In this way, the digital multi-function peripheral is a central device that processes image data with various functions at the installation site, and is configured to efficiently process image data input from various fields using a storage unit or the like. Has been.
By the way, confidential information such as electronic document data at the installation destination and personal information such as the transmission destination remains in the storage unit mounted in such a digital multi-function peripheral. In such a case, leakage of personal information or the like becomes a problem for the user at the time of collecting the device due to replacement by purchase or termination of the lease contract.
Therefore, Patent Document 1 discloses a part of information stored in a storage unit (for example, adjustment data, total use, etc.) for the purpose of initializing data in the storage unit of the image forming apparatus when collecting and reproducing. The image forming apparatus is provided with a function of clearing other parts while leaving information such as the number of sheets and the life of the image forming apparatus. This makes it possible to efficiently perform operations such as readjustment when reproducing the collected image forming apparatus.
[0006]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-11-65376
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, since the contents of the storage unit are cleared in the above-described image forming apparatus of Patent Document 1, the security aspect (in terms of data protection) can be relieved, but when the same person uses, the electronic filing function is provided. Data that has been used and accumulated so far, personal information such as transmission destinations necessary for processing the accumulated data, etc. will be completely erased from the storage unit. Therefore, the user cannot be satisfied in terms of effective use of data resources. In particular, when replacing (buying) a device, there is always a problem in terms of both data protection and effective use of data.
[0008]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems. When an image processing apparatus is replaced (replaced), image data stored in a storage unit or the like of an image processing apparatus used so far, and an image Data necessary for data processing (destination information, etc.) is transferred to a new image processing apparatus, and after the data is stored in the storage means of the image processing apparatus, the data in the storage means of the old image processing apparatus is invalidated. By properly configuring, data leakage can be reliably prevented and data can be protected, and device replacement can be performed smoothly while maintaining the existing data environment, and data can be used effectively. An object of the present invention is to provide an image processing system and an image processing apparatus capable of performing the above.
[0009]
In addition, the present invention comprises means for receiving authentication information, and when the authentication information is received by the means, the configuration is made so that the data in the storage means is invalidated, so that only an authorized operator can perform. It is an object of the present invention to provide an image processing apparatus capable of performing data transfer and invalidation processing, and further ensuring data protection.
[0010]
The present invention further comprises a means for receiving authentication information of an external storage means, and is configured to execute invalidation of data in the storage means when the authentication information is received by the means. An object of the present invention is to provide an image processing apparatus capable of protecting data.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The present invention provides a first storage device that stores data including given image data and data necessary for processing the image data.In stepsFirst image processing apparatus configured to store and process imagesAnd a second image processing apparatus configured to store the given image data and data necessary for processing the image data in the built-in second storage means for image processingWithThe first image processing device and the second image processing device are connected via an interface,The first image processing apparatus accepts an instruction to capture a part or all of data including image data and data necessary for processing the image data stored in the second storage unit.First judgment to judge whether or notMeans,When it is determined that the first determination means has received the instruction,Accepts an instruction to invalidate a part or all of the data in the second storage means after fetchingSecond judgment to judge whether or notMeans and theSecond judgmentmeansButAccepted the instructionsJudgedIn some cases, part or all of the data is fetched from the second storage means.CaptureMeans and theCaptureIt is determined whether a part or all of the data fetched by the means is stored in the first storage means.Third judgmentMeans and theThird judgmentmeansButWhen it is determined that a part or all of the data is stored in the first storage unit, a part or all of the data in the second storage unit is invalidated.InvalidationMeans.
[0012]
In the present invention, when a new image processing apparatus is used, the image data stored in the storage means provided in the image processing apparatus used so far, or the storage means removed from the image processing apparatus, and the image A new image processing apparatus that receives a part or all of personal information (management information) such as transmission destination information necessary for data processing and security information (data) such as setting information according to instructions from an operator (administrator, owner) Since the data remaining in the old storage means is destroyed (invalidated or erased) after being transferred to the storage means, data leakage can be reliably prevented and the data can be protected.
In the present invention, the environment of the image processing apparatus that has been used so far can be transferred to a new image processing apparatus, and the replacement of the image processing apparatus can be performed smoothly while maintaining the previous data environment. Data can be used effectively.
[0013]
  The present invention provides a first storage device that stores data including given image data and data necessary for processing the image data.In stepsFirst image processing apparatus configured to store and process imagesAnd a second image processing apparatus configured to store the given image data and data necessary for processing the image data in the built-in second storage means for image processingWithThe first image processing device and the second image processing device are connected via an interface,The second image processing apparatus accepts an instruction to transmit a part or all of the data stored in the second storage means to the first image processing apparatus.First judgment to judge whether or notMeans,When it is determined that the first determination means has received the instruction,Accepts an instruction to invalidate part or all of the data after transmissionSecond judgment to judge whether or notMeans and theSecond judgmentmeansButAccepted the instructionsJudgedIn some cases, part or all of the data is transmitted to the first image processing apparatus.SendMeans,By the transmission meansIt is determined whether or not transmission of part or all of the data to the first image processing apparatus has been completed.Third judgmentMeans and theThird judgmentmeansButWhen it is determined that transmission of a part or all of the data to the first image processing apparatus has been completed, part or all of the data in the second storage unit is invalidatedInvalidationMeans.
  In the present invention, when the image processing apparatus used so far is seriously broken and cannot be used, the storage means of this image processing apparatus is removed and the data stored in the storage means is transferred to the new image processing apparatus. However, the data in the storage means of the old image processing apparatus can be invalidated by the new image processing apparatus.
[0014]
  The present invention stores image data and data including data necessary for processing the image data in a storage unit, and the image processing apparatus configured to transmit the stored data stores the data stored in the storage unit. Part or all of the dataConnected through the interface,Other image processing devicesToTrustTo doAccept instructionsFirst judgment to judge whether or notMeans,When it is determined that the first determination means has received the instruction,Accepts an instruction to invalidate part or all of the data after transmissionSecond judgment to judge whether or notMeans and theSecond judgmentmeansButAccepted the instructionsJudgedIn some cases, part or all of the data is transmitted to the other image processing apparatus.SendMeans,By the transmission meansIt is determined whether or not transmission of a part or all of the data to the other image processing apparatus is completed.Third judgmentMeans and theThird judgmentmeansButWhen it is determined that transmission of a part or all of the data to the other image processing apparatus has been completed, part or all of the data in the storage unit is invalidatedInvalidationMeans.
[0015]
  In the present invention, some or all of the data stored in the storage meansImage processingSince the data in the storage means is invalidated after being transferred to the apparatus, it is possible to reliably prevent data leakage and protect the data, and to effectively use the data.
[0016]
  The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus configured to store in a first storage means data including given image data and data necessary for processing the image data, and is connected via an interface. In addition, it is determined whether or not an instruction to capture a part or all of data including image data and data necessary for processing the image data stored in the second storage unit of another image processing apparatus is received. First determination means, and whether or not an instruction to invalidate a part or all of the data in the second storage means is received after fetching when it is determined that the first determination means has received the instruction. Second judging means for judging, and secondJudgmentWhen the means determines that the instruction has been accepted, a fetching means for fetching part or all of the data from the second storage means, and a part or all of the data fetched by the fetching means is the first storage means A third judging means for judging whether or not the data is stored in the first storage means, and when the third judging means judges that a part or all of the data is stored in the first storage means; And invalidating means for invalidating part or all of the data.
[0017]
In the present invention, the image data stored in the storage means provided in the image processing apparatus used so far, or the storage means removed from the image processing apparatus and the transmission destination information necessary for processing the image data, etc. The data stored in the storage means of the image processing apparatus that has been used until now is destroyed (invalidated or erased) after the data is taken into the storage means according to the operator's instructions, so data leakage is surely prevented Thus, data can be protected and data can be used effectively.
[0018]
  The present inventionWhen it is determined that the first determination means has received the instruction,Comprising a fourth determination means for determining whether or not the authentication information has been accepted;The second determination means includes theWhen the fourth determining means determines that the authentication information has been received,After transmission, it is determined whether or not an instruction to invalidate part or all of the data in the second storage means has been received.It is characterized by that.
  The present invention includes fourth determination means for determining whether or not authentication information has been received when the first determination means determines that the instruction has been received, and the second determination means includes: When it is determined that the authentication information has been received, it is determined whether an instruction to invalidate a part or all of the data in the second storage unit is received after fetching.
  In the present invention, since only an authorized operator can perform data transfer and invalidation processing, data can be protected more reliably.
[0019]
  The present inventionWhen the fourth determination means determines that the authentication information has been received,Other image processing apparatusInA fifth determination means for determining whether or not the authentication information has been accepted;The second determination means includes theWhen the fifth determining means determines that the authentication information has been received,After transmission, it is determined whether or not an instruction to invalidate part or all of the data in the second storage means has been received.It is characterized by that.
  The present invention includes fifth determination means for determining whether or not authentication information in the other image processing apparatus is received when the fourth determination means determines that the authentication information has been received, and the second determination means. Determining whether or not an instruction to invalidate a part or all of the data in the second storage means is received after fetching when the fifth determination means determines that the authentication information has been received. It is characterized by.
  In the present invention, authentication of the storage means of another image processing apparatus is required, so that data can be protected more reliably.
[0021]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings showing embodiments thereof.
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which a digital multifunction peripheral as an image processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention can transmit and receive image data to and from an external device through a network connection. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a machine. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a digital multifunction peripheral.
[0022]
The digital multi-function peripheral 1 generally performs processing of image data processed by the digital multi-function peripheral 1 and a scanner section 101 for electronically scanning a document image, an operation section 103 having an OCU (operator control unit) 102. An image processing unit 105 having an ICU (image control unit) 104, a printer unit 107 having a PCU (printer control unit) 106 that reproduces and outputs image data input to the digital multi-function peripheral 1 as a recorded material, and image data A processing memory 108 that is expanded when processing the image data, an auxiliary storage unit (hard disk device: HDD) 109 that temporarily stores image data to be processed, and an interface (I) that enables mutual communication with an external device. / F) 110 and a fax card connected to a telephone line (telephone network) A facsimile communication board) 121, a network card (network communication board connected to the network: NIC) and a 122.
[0023]
The OCU 102 manages the entire digital multi-function peripheral 1 and also manages the scanner unit 101 and the operation unit 103 itself.
The fax card 121 is connected to the digital multi-function peripheral 2 via a telephone line and can send and receive images. The fax card 121 sends and receives image data according to the contents (transmission mode) that can be mutually confirmed on the communication protocol. .
[0024]
The network card 122 is connected to a personal computer (PC) 3 via a network, and further connected to another PC 3 on the network via the Internet, and transmits and receives image data to and from each other.
A print job sent from the PC 3 can be received and printed out on a recording material, or image data read by the scanner unit 101 can be transferred to the PC 3.
Further, the HDD 109 of the digital multi-function peripheral 1 can be operated by remote operation from the PC 3 via the network, and the PC 3 requests the HDD 109 to store image data, and requests for the stored image data and new It is configured so that a simple transmission instruction can be performed.
[0025]
In addition, as the digital multi-function peripheral 1, it is possible to add a processing unit necessary for executing a new function, and it is also possible to reduce functions, share a unit (processing block), etc. Some changes in the configuration are also possible.
[0026]
The image data read by the scanner unit 101 is sent to the memory 108 through the image processing unit 105 page by page. The image processing unit 105 reads one page of image data from the memory 108 and performs appropriate processing as instructed by the OCU 102 while expanding the image data in the memory 108, and then sequentially stores the image data in the HDD 109. I will do it.
The fax card 121 and the network card 122 store, for example, image data for each page when it is received from the outside of the digital multi-function peripheral 1 and transmit it to the image processing unit 105, or from the image processing unit 105 at the time of transmission. The image data for each page is received and transmitted to the outside.
[0027]
Further, the image data read by the scanner unit 101 and the image data received via the fax card 121 and the network card 122 are stored in the HDD 109 (document management), and called up as necessary to print out, It can also be transmitted to an external device.
[0028]
FIG. 3 is a plan view showing an operation panel of the digital multi-function peripheral 1.
Various information display units such as a liquid crystal display panel 112 are arranged on the left side of the operation panel 111, and a transparent tablet 112 a is provided on the surface of the display panel 112. Then, guidance information and operation keys are displayed on the transparent tablet 112a of the display panel 112, and the operator operates the digital multifunction device 1 by pressing (touching) the corresponding operation key while checking the displayed information. Instruction will be given.
[0029]
Further, three types of mode switching keys 113 are provided adjacent to the display panel 112. The mode switching key 113 is a printer key for confirming the status of the printer mode in order from the top, a fax or a fax / image transmission key for transmitting an image via a network, and a copy for instructing a copy mode. Key.
Below the mode switching key 113, a job status key 114 for confirming the status of the job being processed by the digital multi-function peripheral 1 and the status of the job being accepted (reserved job) is arranged. Each mode switching key 113 and the job status key 114 are provided with LED lamps so that it can be confirmed by light emission that each key has been pressed, and the printer key and FAX / image transmission key of the mode switching key 113. On the right side, an LED lamp for displaying a communication connection status with an external device by light emission is provided.
[0030]
Further, a user setting key 115 is provided on the right side of the job status key 114, and when the user setting key 115 is pressed, the mode of the digital MFP 1 is specified on the display panel 112 based on the installation destination environment. A setting screen for setting (adjustment) by an administrator or a service person (administrator or the like) is displayed, and the administrator or the like makes settings using the transparent tablet 112a and a numeric keypad 116 described later.
[0031]
Further on the right side are a numeric keypad 116 for inputting numerical information such as the number of copies, a telephone number, and setting information, a clear key 117 for correcting input information, an all clear key 118 for initializing a mode, and A start key 119 for instructing the digital multifunction device 1 to start operation is disposed.
Note that the key group described here is not limited to the case described in the present embodiment, but a key required for the function required for the digital multi-function peripheral 1 is added or necessary. Keys related to functions that are not used may be deleted, or operations may be temporarily restricted (not responding even if operated) in consideration of adding options.
[0032]
FIGS. 4 to 6 show the transfer and invalidation of image data stored in the HDD 209 of the digital multifunction peripheral 2 and personal information such as transmission destination information necessary for the processing of the image data by the OCU 102 of the digital multifunction peripheral 1. FIG. 7 to FIG. 14 are schematic diagrams showing display screens of the operation panel 111.
[0033]
The process is started by operating a user setting key 115 provided on the operation panel 111 shown in FIG.
When the digital multi-function peripheral 1 is in a standby state, the standard standby screen shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the display unit of the display panel 112 in FIG. 3, and is waiting for an instruction by a user's key operation.
First, it is determined whether or not the user setting key 115 on the operation panel 111 is pressed by the user (step S1).
When it is determined that the user setting key 115 is not pressed (S1: NO), the process waits until it is pressed.
If it is determined that the user setting key 115 has been pressed (S1: YES), the display screen of the display panel 112 is shifted from the standard standby screen (basic screen) shown in FIG. 7 to the user setting screen shown in FIG. 8 (step S2). ). On this user setting screen, a key operator program key that is a trigger for shifting to the key operator program mode and a key for shifting to another mode are displayed.
[0034]
Next, it is determined whether or not the key operator program key has been pressed (step S3).
When it is determined that the key operator program key is not pressed (S3: NO), the mode processing related to the pressed mode key other than the key operator program key shown in FIG. 8 is performed (step S4), and the process is terminated. To do.
When it is determined that the key operator program key has been pressed (S3: YES), the numeric keypad 116 for confirming that the user is a manager or the like so that only a specific manager or a serviceman (such as a manager) can operate. A key operator code input request screen for requesting input of a code is displayed (step S5). FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a key operator code input request screen.
[0035]
In step S6, it is determined whether a code has been input.
If it is determined that the code has not been input (S6: NO), it is determined whether or not the end key has been pressed (step S7). If it is determined that the end key has not been pressed (S7: NO), the process returns to step S6. If it is determined that the end key has been pressed (S7: YES), the process returns to step S2.
If it is determined that a code has been input (S6: YES), the key operator code information input from the numeric keypad 116 and key operator code information registered in advance are inquired, and authentication that the administrator or the like is operating It is determined whether or not it is possible (step S8).
[0036]
If it is determined that authentication is not possible (S8: NO), the process returns to step S5.
If it is determined that authentication is possible (S8: YES), a key operator program screen on which items for restricting operation settings such as device settings shown in FIG. 10 are displayed (step S9). The administrator or the like selects the all data transfer / invalidation (erase) key from these.
[0037]
Data transfer and data invalidation are executed, for example, when the digital multi-function peripheral 2 is replaced (replaced) with a new digital multi-function peripheral 1 so that the accumulated data and management environment can be used continuously. In addition, it is a function for preventing personal information from leaking outside. That is, the image data stored in the HDD 209 and the non-volatile memory of the digital multifunction device 2 and personal information (management information) at the installation destination such as transmission destination information are transferred to the HDD 109 of the digital multifunction device 1 and stored in the HDD 109. Thereafter, all personal information stored in the HDD 209 and the nonvolatile memory of the digital multi-function peripheral 2 is invalidated (erased). At this time, the condition is that the HDD 209 of the digital multifunction peripheral 2 is connected to the I / F 110 of the digital multifunction peripheral 1.
[0038]
Note that the present embodiment is not limited to the case where the HDD 209 of the digital multifunction peripheral 2 is connected to the I / F 110 of the digital multifunction peripheral 1, and the HDD 209 removed from the digital multifunction peripheral 2 is directly connected to the I / F 110. You may connect. As a result, when the digital multi-function peripheral 2 is seriously broken and cannot be used, data can be transferred from the HDD 209 to the digital multi-function peripheral 1, and then the data in the HDD 209 can be invalidated by the digital multi-function peripheral 1.
In addition, in an environment where data of the digital multi-function peripheral 2 can be transferred to the HDD 109 of the digital multi-function peripheral 1, it is possible to connect the digital multi-function peripheral 1 and the digital multi-function peripheral 2 via other communication paths. The service person may connect the digital multifunction machine 1 and the digital multifunction machine 2 using a dedicated connection device.
[0039]
In step S10, it is determined whether or not the all data transfer / invalidation key has been pressed.
If it is determined that all the data transfer / invalidation keys have not been pressed (S10: NO), the mode processing related to the other selected mode keys is performed (step S11), and the processing is terminated.
[0040]
When it is determined that the all data transfer / invalidation key has been pressed (S10: YES), a key operator code input request screen for requesting input of a code by the ten key 116 for confirming that the user is an administrator or the like is displayed. (Step S12). FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing a key operator code input request screen.
As described above, all data transfer / invalidation is performed by transferring image data and management information stored in the HDD 209 of the digital multi-function peripheral 2 to the HDD 109 of the digital multi-function peripheral 1 and storing them. Since the data stored in the HDD 209 of the digital multi-function peripheral 2 is invalidated, the key operator code is requested for reconfirmation here so that only the administrator or the like can operate. However, it is possible to omit it because the authentication work has been performed once when shifting to this key operator program.
[0041]
In addition, by transferring the data stored in the HDD 209 installed in the digital multi-function device 2, it is possible to further insure data protection by making an inquiry with the key operator code in the digital multi-function device 2 used so far. Will be. In this case, the display screen of FIG. 11 prompts the input of a key operator code for administrator authentication in the digital multifunction peripheral 2, and the code information for inquiry is managed by the HDD 209 of the digital multifunction peripheral 2 used so far. Query with the code information you have.
[0042]
In step S13, it is determined whether a code has been input.
If it is determined that the code is not input (S13: NO), it is determined whether or not the end key is pressed (step S14). If it is determined that the end key is not pressed (S14: NO), the process returns to step S13. If it is determined that the end key has been pressed (S14: YES), the process returns to step S2.
If it is determined that the code has been input (S13: YES), the key operator code information input from the numeric keypad 116 is referred to the key operator code information in the digital multi-function peripheral 2 to determine whether authentication is possible (step). S15).
[0043]
And when it is not authenticated as an administrator etc. (S15: NO), a process is returned to step S12.
If authenticated as an administrator or the like (S15: YES), data is transferred and invalidated, so either the “invalidate” key or the “not invalidated” key shown in FIG. 12 is pressed. The process proceeds to the confirmation key press request screen to be executed (step S16), and it is determined whether or not the “invalidate” key has been pressed (step S17).
[0044]
If it is determined that the “invalidate” key has not been pressed (S17: NO), it is determined whether or not the “invalidate” key has been pressed (step S18).
If it is determined that the “do not invalidate” key has not been pressed (S18: NO), the process returns to step S17.
If it is determined that the “do not invalidate” key is pressed (S18: YES), the process of all data transfer / invalidation mode is canceled (step S19), and the process returns to step S2.
[0045]
If it is determined that the “invalidate” key has been pressed (S17: YES), the reconfirmation key press request screen shown in FIG. 13 is displayed (step S20), and whether or not the “invalidate” key has been pressed. Is determined (step S21).
If it is determined that the “invalidate” key has not been pressed (S21: NO), it is determined whether or not the “invalidate” key has been pressed (step S22).
If it is determined that the “do not invalidate” key has not been pressed (S22: NO), the process returns to step S21.
If it is determined that the “do not invalidate” key is pressed (S22: YES), the process of all data transfer / invalidation mode is canceled (step S23), and the process returns to step S2.
[0046]
If it is determined that the “invalidate” key has been pressed (S21: YES), the image data stored in the HDD 209 of the digital multi-function peripheral 2 and personal information such as transmission destination information required for processing the image data are all newly updated. The process of transferring to the HDD 109 of the installed digital multifunction device 1 is started (step S24).
Next, it is determined whether or not the data transfer is completed (step S25).
If it is determined that the data transfer has not been completed (S25: NO), it waits.
If it is determined that the data transfer has been completed (S25: YES), the data stored in the HDD 109 of the digital multi-function peripheral 2 is invalidated (step S26), and it is determined whether the data invalidation has been completed (step S26). S27).
As a method of invalidating data, a method of overwriting white data in the HDD 209, a method of overwriting discontinuity data generated by random numbers, and writing different data repeatedly (overwriting). ) To make it difficult to reproduce data. Further, for example, a part of the data may be erased by erasing data of a specific color, and the entire data may be invalidated.
[0047]
If it is determined that the data invalidation has not been completed (S27: NO), the process waits.
If it is determined that the data invalidation has been completed (S27: YES), as shown in FIG. 14, the administrator or the like is informed that the transfer and invalidation of all data has been completed, and the OK key is pressed. An OK key press request screen is displayed (step S28), and it is determined whether or not the OK key is pressed (step S29).
If it is determined that the OK key has not been pressed (S29: NO), the process waits. If it is determined that the OK key has been pressed (S29: YES), the process ends.
[0048]
In the processing described above, the image data in the HDD 209 and personal information such as transmission destination information necessary for the processing of the image data are all invalidated and then invalidated. Are displayed on the display screen, such as “transferring HDD contents” and “HDD contents are invalidated”, and the data on the HDD 209 is transferred to the administrator or the like. It is also possible to notify the process of being invalidated and the process being invalidated (erased).
[0049]
In the present embodiment, when a new digital multi-function peripheral 1 is used, image data stored in the HDD 209 attached to the digital multi-function peripheral 2 used so far or the HDD 209 removed from the digital multi-function peripheral 2 is used. In addition, after data such as transmission destination information necessary for image data processing is transferred to the digital multifunction peripheral 1 according to an instruction from an administrator or the like, the data remaining in the HDD 209 of the digital multifunction peripheral 2 is invalidated and reliably destroyed. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent data leakage and protect the data.
The environment of the digital multifunction device 2 used so far can be transferred to the new digital multifunction device 1, and the replacement of devices can be performed smoothly while maintaining the previous data environment, making effective use of data. can do.
[0050]
In the above-described embodiment, the case of invalidating all data stored in the HDD 209 of the digital multifunction peripheral 2 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the management stored in the HDD 209 is not limited thereto. Only some data such as information may be invalidated.
[0051]
In the above embodiment, the case where the OCU 102 of the digital multi-function peripheral 1 performs the data transfer and invalidation processing of the HDD 209 of the digital multi-function peripheral 2 is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Data transfer and invalidation may be processed by the OCU 102 of the digital multi-function peripheral 2.
[0052]
In the above embodiment, the operator (specific administrator) gives an instruction to transfer and invalidate data by operating the numeric keypad 116, and the digital multifunction device 1 or the digital multifunction device 2 transfers and invalidates the data. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the PC 3 may be configured to instruct data transfer and invalidation. In this case, a procedure for causing the computer to transfer data from the HDD 209 of the digital multifunction device 2 to the HDD 109 of the digital multifunction device 1, a procedure for causing the computer to determine whether data is stored in the HDD 109 of the digital multifunction device 1, When it is determined that the data is stored, the PC 3 may execute necessary processing based on a computer program including a procedure for invalidating the HDD 209 of the digital multi-function peripheral 2.
[0053]
Furthermore, the data stored in the HDD 209 of the digital multifunction device 2 may be converted, and the converted data may be stored in the HDD 109 of the digital multifunction device 1 for use.
In the above embodiment, the case where a digital multi-function peripheral is applied as an image processing apparatus has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
[0054]
【The invention's effect】
As described above in detail, the image processing system according to the present invention can process the image data stored in the storage means of the image processing apparatus used so far and the processing of the image data when the image processing apparatus is replaced. Since the necessary data is transferred to a new image processing apparatus and the data is stored in the storage means of the image processing apparatus, the data in the storage means of the old image processing apparatus is invalidated. Data can be protected by preventing leakage, and devices can be replaced smoothly while maintaining the data environment so far, and data can be used effectively.
[0055]
In the image processing system of the present invention, the image processing apparatus includes means for determining whether the captured data is stored in the storage means and means for invalidating the data in the external storage means. When the image processing apparatus used has been seriously broken and cannot be used, the storage means of this image processing apparatus is removed, the data stored in the storage means is transferred to the new image processing apparatus, and the old image processing apparatus Data in the storage means of the image processing apparatus can be invalidated.
[0056]
The image processing apparatus according to the present invention is configured to invalidate the data stored in the storage unit when the data stored in the storage unit is transmitted to another device and it is determined that the transmission is completed. It is possible to protect data by preventing leakage and to make effective use of data.
[0057]
The image processing apparatus of the present invention is configured to take in data stored in an external storage unit and invalidate the data in the external storage unit when it is determined that the data is stored in its own storage unit. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent data leakage and protect the data, and to effectively use the data.
[0058]
The image processing apparatus according to the present invention includes means for receiving authentication information, and is configured to perform data invalidation when authentication information is received. Therefore, only authorized operators can transfer and invalidate data. Data processing can be performed, and data can be protected more reliably.
[0059]
  The image processing apparatus of the present inventionImage processingapparatusRecognitionData is required to protect data more reliably.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which a digital multi-function peripheral as an image processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention can transmit and receive image data to and from an external apparatus through a network connection.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a digital multifunction peripheral according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a plan view showing an operation panel of the digital multi-function peripheral according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing processing procedures for transferring and invalidating image data stored in the HDD of the old digital multifunction peripheral according to the embodiment of the present invention and data necessary for processing the image data.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for transferring and invalidating image data stored in the HDD of the old digital multi-function peripheral according to the embodiment of the present invention and data necessary for processing the image data.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing image data stored in the HDD of the old digital multi-function peripheral according to the embodiment of the present invention and a processing procedure for transferring and invalidating data necessary for processing the image data.
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a display screen of an operation panel.
FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a display screen of an operation panel.
FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a display screen of an operation panel.
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing a display screen of the operation panel.
FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing a display screen of the operation panel.
FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing a display screen of the operation panel.
FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing a display screen of an operation panel.
FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing a display screen of an operation panel.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Digital MFP
102 OCU
103 Operation unit
104 ICU
105 Image processing unit
109 HDD
111 Operation panel
112 Display panel
113 changeover key
115 User setting key
2 Digital MFP
209 HDD
3 PC

Claims (8)

A first image processing apparatus configured to store the given image data and data necessary for processing the image data in the first storage means built therein and to perform image processing;
A second image processing device configured to store the given image data and data necessary for processing the image data in a built-in second storage means and perform image processing;
The first image processing device and the second image processing device are connected via an interface,
The first image processing apparatus includes:
First determination means for determining whether or not an instruction to capture part or all of data including image data and data necessary for processing the image data stored in the second storage means is received;
Second determination means for determining whether or not an instruction to invalidate part or all of the data in the second storage means is received after fetching when the first determination means determines that the instruction has been received. When,
A fetching means for fetching a part or all of the data from the second storage means when the second judgment means judges that the instruction has been received;
Third determination means for determining whether part or all of the data captured by the capture means is stored in the first storage means;
Invalidating means for invalidating part or all of the data in the second storage means when the third judging means determines that part or all of the data is stored in the first storage means; An image processing system comprising: A first image processing apparatus configured to store the given image data and data necessary for processing the image data in the first storage means built therein and to perform image processing;
A second image processing device configured to store the given image data and data necessary for processing the image data in a built-in second storage means and perform image processing;
The first image processing device and the second image processing device are connected via an interface,
The second image processing device includes:
First determination means for determining whether or not an instruction to transmit a part or all of the data stored in the second storage means to the first image processing apparatus is received;
Second determination means for determining whether an instruction to invalidate part or all of the data after transmission is received when the first determination means determines that the instruction is received;
Transmitting means for transmitting a part or all of the data to the first image processing apparatus when the second determining means determines that the instruction has been received;
Third determination means for determining whether transmission of part or all of the data to the first image processing apparatus by the transmission means is completed;
Invalidation that invalidates part or all of the data in the second storage means when the third judging means determines that transmission of a part or all of the data to the first image processing apparatus has ended. And an image processing system. In an image processing apparatus configured to store image data and data including data necessary for processing the image data in a storage unit, and transmit the stored data.
First determination means for determining whether or not an instruction to transmit a part or all of the data stored in the storage means to another image processing apparatus connected via an interface is received;
Second determination means for determining whether an instruction to invalidate a part or all of the data is received after transmission when the first determination means determines that the instruction is received;
Transmitting means for transmitting a part or all of the data to the other image processing apparatus when the second determining means determines that the instruction has been received;
Third determination means for determining whether transmission of part or all of the data to the other image processing apparatus by the transmission means is completed;
Invalidating means for invalidating part or all of the data in the storage means when the third judging means determines that transmission of a part or all of the data to the other image processing apparatus has been completed; An image processing apparatus comprising: In an image processing apparatus configured to store the given image data and data including data necessary for the processing of the image data in the first storage means and perform image processing,
Accepts an instruction to capture a part or all of data including image data and data necessary for processing the image data stored in the second storage unit of another image processing apparatus connected via the interface First determination means for determining whether or not
Second determination means for determining whether or not an instruction to invalidate part or all of the data in the second storage means is received after fetching when the first determination means determines that the instruction has been received. When,
A fetching means for fetching a part or all of the data from the second storage means when the second judgment means judges that the instruction has been received;
Third determination means for determining whether part or all of the data captured by the capture means is stored in the first storage means;
Invalidating means for invalidating part or all of the data in the second storage means when the third judging means determines that part or all of the data is stored in the first storage means; An image processing apparatus comprising: A fourth determination unit that determines whether or not authentication information has been received when the first determination unit determines that the instruction has been received;
Whether the second determination means has received an instruction to invalidate part or all of the data in the storage means after transmission when the fourth determination means determines that the authentication information has been received. The image processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the determination is made. A fourth determination unit that determines whether or not authentication information has been received when the first determination unit determines that the instruction has been received ;
Whether the second determination means has received an instruction to invalidate a part or all of the data in the second storage means after fetching when the fourth determination means determines that the authentication information has been received. The image processing apparatus according to claim 4, which determines whether or not . When the fourth determination means determines that the authentication information has been received, the fourth determination means includes fifth determination means for determining whether the authentication information in the other image processing apparatus has been received,
If the second determination means determines that the fifth determination means has received the authentication information, whether the second determination means has received an instruction to invalidate part or all of the data in the storage means after transmission. 6. The image processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the determination is made. When the fourth determination means determines that the authentication information has been received, the fourth determination means includes fifth determination means for determining whether the authentication information in the other image processing apparatus has been received,
Whether the second determination means has received an instruction to invalidate part or all of the data in the second storage means after fetching when the fifth determination means determines that the authentication information has been received The image processing apparatus according to claim 6, which determines whether or not.

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