JP6089760B2 - Image processing apparatus, control method therefor, program, and image processing system - Google Patents

Description

  The present disclosure relates to input of image processing operation setting information from an operation unit and a communication terminal of the image processing device to the image processing device.

  Among image processing apparatuses such as MFPs (Multi-Functional Peripherals) arranged in public spaces such as convenience stores and supermarkets, some are equipped with a coin vendor. Such an image processing apparatus is devised to avoid inadvertent operation or operating the apparatus even though it is not intended for use. As an example of the contrivance, it is possible to put the image processing apparatus in a state of accepting an operation on the condition that a consideration for image formation is input to the coin vendor. Consideration refers to cash and / or points. Hereinafter, in this specification, these may be collectively referred to as “billing amount”.

  In recent years, a technique has been proposed in which a user can operate such an image processing apparatus using a communication terminal as a remote panel. In this technique, a user receives an authentication from a system using an image processing apparatus through an operation via a remote panel, pays a charge amount to the system via a network, and then instructs the image processing apparatus to print. . In response to this, the image processing apparatus executes the instructed printing.

  In the above-described technique, the user may be required to input the billing amount to a coin vendor without going through a network. In such a case, while the user who has entered the billing amount into the coin vendor is trying to output a print instruction by operating the remote panel, another user issues an image formation instruction using the already charged amount. It is assumed that it will be transmitted.

  Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2008-148075 (Patent Document 1) proposes a countermeasure for such a situation. More specifically, when a menu for instructing printing from the communication terminal to the MFP is selected, the MFP confirms the charge from the user of the communication terminal. Then, the MFP communicates only with the communication terminal until printing is completed in response to the completion of billing from the user of the communication terminal.

JP 2008-148075 A

  However, with respect to the technique described in Patent Document 1, the following problem can be considered when charging is performed using a coin vendor rather than on the network. A user of a communication terminal such as a communication terminal needs to pay a billing amount in order to transmit a print instruction to the MFP. Coin vendors are often placed near the MFP. For this reason, although the user can output a print instruction from a communication terminal separated from the MFP, the user cannot output a print instruction to the MFP unless he / she has visited a coin vendor near the MFP.

  The present disclosure has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to maximize the value in using the communication terminal as a remote panel while avoiding inadvertent operation of the image processing apparatus. It is to let you.

  According to an aspect, an image processing apparatus is provided that can acquire information related to input of consideration to the deposit apparatus. The image processing device includes a storage device that stores identification information unique to the communication terminal, an image processing unit that executes an image processing operation, an operation unit that inputs setting information for the image processing unit, and a communication terminal for the image processing unit. And a communication unit that receives input of identification information unique to the communication terminal, and setting information input to the operation unit or the communication unit, and configured to control the image processing operation of the image processing unit. Control means. The control means stores the setting information received by the communication unit in the storage device in association with the identification information received by the communication unit, and the condition that the consideration corresponding to the identification information stored in the storage device is input to the depositing device. As described above, the image processing unit is configured to execute an image processing operation according to the setting information associated with the identification information, and the operation unit performs image processing corresponding to the setting information input to the operation unit. On the condition that the compensation for the operation is input to the depositing device, the input of the setting information is received, and the control unit causes the image processing unit to execute the image processing operation according to the setting information received by the operation unit. It is configured.

  Preferably, when there is an input of consideration to the depositing device, the control means notifies the payment information corresponding to the input of the consideration, and the communication unit includes the identification information and the payment information associated with the identification information. Is received, it is determined that the price corresponding to the identification information has been input to the depositing apparatus.

Preferably, the image processing apparatus further includes a measuring unit that measures a distance between the image processing apparatus and the communication terminal. The control means is configured to generate identification information of the communication terminal, register the identification information in a storage device, and transmit the identification information to the communication terminal when there is a connection request from the communication terminal. ing. After receiving the identification information and payment information from the communication terminal, the control means obtains the identification information of the communication terminal from the storage device when the distance between the image processing apparatus and the communication terminal is equal to or greater than a predetermined distance. Configured to delete.
Preferably, the control unit associates the setting information received by the communication unit with the identification information received by the communication unit before the consideration for the image forming operation corresponding to the identification information received by the communication unit is input to the depositing apparatus. It is configured to store in a storage device.

When another aspect is followed, the control method of the image processing apparatus which can acquire the information regarding the input of the price to a money_receiving | payment apparatus is provided. The image processing apparatus includes a storage device that stores identification information unique to a communication terminal, an image processing unit that executes an image processing operation, and an operation unit that inputs setting information for the image processing unit. The control method includes a step in which a computer that controls the image processing apparatus receives input of setting information for the image processing unit and identification information unique to the communication terminal from the communication terminal, and the computer stores the communication terminal in the storage device. Storing the setting information input from the image processing unit based on the setting information input to the operation unit or the setting information input from the communication terminal. A step of controlling the image processing operation, wherein the step of controlling the image processing operation of the image processing unit is performed on the condition that a consideration corresponding to the identification information stored in the storage device is input to the depositing device. The image processing operation according to the setting information associated with the identification information, and the setting information input to the operation unit Accepting input of setting information to the operation unit on condition that the price for the corresponding image processing operation is input to the depositing device, and an image according to the setting information received by the operation unit to the image processing unit Including causing a processing operation to be performed.
Preferably, the computer stores the setting information input from the communication terminal in the storage device in association with the identification information unique to the communication terminal before the consideration corresponding to the identification information is input to the depositing device. The setting information is stored in association with the identification information.

  According to yet another aspect, a program for causing a computer that controls the operation of the image processing apparatus to execute the above-described control method is provided.

If another situation is followed, an image processing system provided with the payment apparatus, the image processing apparatus which can acquire the information regarding the input of the consideration to a payment apparatus, and the communication terminal which can communicate with an image processing apparatus will be provided. . In the image processing system, an image processing apparatus includes a storage device that stores identification information unique to a communication terminal, an image processing unit that executes an image processing operation, an operation unit that inputs setting information for the image processing unit, and image processing The image processing operation of the image processing unit is controlled based on the setting information input to the operation unit or the communication unit, and the communication unit that receives input of setting information from the communication terminal to the communication unit and identification information unique to the communication terminal And control means configured to. The communication terminal includes an information processing unit configured to transmit setting information for the image processing unit and identification information unique to the communication terminal to the image processing apparatus. The control means stores the setting information received by the communication unit in the storage device in association with the identification information received by the communication unit, and the condition that the consideration corresponding to the identification information stored in the storage device is input to the depositing device. As described above, the image processing unit is configured to execute an image processing operation according to the setting information associated with the identification information. The operation unit receives the input of the setting information on condition that the consideration for the image processing operation corresponding to the setting information input to the operation unit is input to the depositing apparatus. The control unit is configured to cause the image processing unit to execute an image processing operation according to the setting information received by the operation unit.
Preferably, the control unit associates the setting information received by the communication unit with the identification information received by the communication unit before the consideration for the image forming operation corresponding to the identification information received by the communication unit is input to the depositing apparatus. It is configured to store in a storage device.

It is a figure which shows the outline of the remote control system concerning this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the outline of the remote control system concerning this Embodiment. 2 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of an MFP. FIG. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the hardware constitutions of a communication terminal. It is a figure which shows the example of a panel connection table. It is a figure which shows the example of a panel connection table. It is a figure which shows the example of a panel connection table. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a panel connection table, (B) is a figure which shows the other example of a panel connection table. 3 is a flowchart of a main routine of the MFP. It is a flowchart of the main routine of a communication terminal. 5 is a flowchart of processing executed in the MFP. 5 is a flowchart of processing executed in the MFP. It is a flowchart of the process performed in a communication terminal. It is a flowchart of the process performed in a communication terminal. 5 is a flowchart of processing executed in the MFP. It is a figure for demonstrating deletion of the communication terminal from a panel connection table. It is a figure for demonstrating deletion of the communication terminal from a panel connection table. It is a figure for demonstrating a 1st Example. It is a figure for demonstrating a 1st Example. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd Example. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd Example.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same parts and components are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, these descriptions will not be repeated.

<System configuration>
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of a remote control system according to the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1, the remote operation system relays communication between MFP (Multi-Functional Peripheral) 100, which is an example of an image processing apparatus, communication terminals 200A to 200E, and communication between MFP 100 and communication terminals 200A to 200E. The apparatus 300 includes a coin vendor 400 that receives input of a price for an image processing operation in the MFP 100. In FIG. 1, users of the communication terminals 200 </ b> A to 200 </ b> E are indicated by users 201 </ b> A to 201 </ b> E. In this specification, the communication terminals 200 </ b> A to 200 </ b> E are representatively referred to as the communication terminal 200.

  MFP 100 and communication terminal 200 can communicate via a network. The network includes the Internet, a communication terminal network, a LAN (Local Area Network), a WAN (Wide Area Network), a packet communication network, and combinations thereof.

  The MFP 100 is equipped with a plurality of functions such as a copying function, a printing function, a facsimile function, and a scanner function. Note that the image processing apparatus according to this embodiment may be a single-function apparatus such as a copier, a printer, a scanner, or a facsimile transceiver. If the communication terminal 200 is a terminal device having a communication function, other devices such as a smartphone (high performance mobile phone), a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a notebook PC (personal computer), a book browsing device, a game machine, etc. It may be a device.

  Coin vendor 400 is an example of a depositing apparatus and can communicate with MFP 100. The consideration input to the coin vendor 400 may be cash or a value other than cash such as points.

  In the present embodiment, the user sends setting information about the image processing operation to MFP 100 via the operation panel of MFP 100 (operation panel 126 of FIG. 3 described later) or communication terminal 200. You can enter. In the present embodiment, the image processing operation (job) includes, for example, copying, fax transmission, scanning, and the like.

  The user can input setting information to the communication terminal 200 at a location away from the MFP 100, and can register the setting information from the communication terminal 200 to the MFP 100. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 2, the user pays the coin vendor 400 for the registered image processing operation. FIG. 2 shows a scene where the user 201 </ b> B has moved to the vicinity of the coin vendor 400 in order to input a value to the coin vendor 400. MFP 100 executes an image processing operation in accordance with the setting information input from communication terminal 200B on the condition that the input of the value is recognized to be associated with communication terminal 200B.

  In order for MFP 100 to recognize that the input of the fee is associated with communication terminal 200B, for example, MFP 100 notifies the PIN code in accordance with the input of the fee, and the PIN code is transmitted from MFP 200B to MFP 100. Is done. It is recognized that the input of the value is associated with the communication terminal 200B without using the PIN code, such as the information specifying the communication terminal 200 or the user of the communication terminal 200 being input when the value is input. If possible, the use of the PIN code is not an essential element in the system of the present embodiment.

[Hardware configuration example of image processing apparatus (MFP)]
Next, a hardware configuration of MFP 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of the MFP 100. The MFP 100 includes a communication I / F (interface) 102, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 104, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 106, an EEPROM (Electronically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory) 108, and a HDD (Hard disk drive) 110. A facsimile unit 112, a card I / F unit 114, a short-range communication device 116, an automatic document feeder 118, a document reading unit 120, an image forming unit 122, a paper feeding unit 124, and an operation panel 126. And a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 130.

  Communication I / F 102 is an interface that connects MFP 100 to a data transmission path such as a network or a fax machine. The MFP 100 transmits and receives data to and from the communication terminal 200 via the relay device 300 by using the communication I / F 102. In addition, the MFP 100 transmits / receives data to / from the coin vendor 400 through the communication I / F 102.

  ROM 104 stores programs executed when MFP 100 is activated and various data. The RAM 106 temporarily stores various programs and data read from the ROM 104 and the HDD 110. The HDD 110 is installed in the MFP 100, various programs, received document data and read image data handled by the MFP 100, setting information (image count, print density, resolution, etc.) regarding image processing operations executed by the MFP 100, and / or Various data such as data used by existing applications are stored.

  The short-range communication device 116 is a device for the MFP 100 to perform short-range wireless communication with various devices such as the communication terminal 200. The short-range wireless communication here is not limited to contactless communication using an IC (Integrated Circuit) card or the like, but may be infrared communication, WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) communication, or Bluetooth (registered trademark).

  The automatic document conveyance unit 118 automatically conveys the document set by the user to the document reading unit 120. The document reading unit 120 optically reads a document placed on the reading surface of the document reading unit 120 and generates image data. The facsimile unit 112 performs facsimile transmission / reception according to facsimile communication.

  In MFP 100, an image processing unit is configured by parts related to the image processing operation (for example, at least one of automatic document conveyance unit 118, document reading unit 120, image forming unit 122, and paper feeding unit 124). The

  Card I / F unit 114 is an interface between MFP 100 and flash memory 900. Various data from the flash memory 900 can be stored in the HDD 110 or the like via the card I / F unit 114. The CPU 130 may execute a program stored in the flash memory 900. The flash memory 900 is an example of a recording medium that can be attached to and detached from the MFP 100 main body. The type of recording medium handled in MFP 100 is not limited to this. Storage media include CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory), DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disk-Read Only Memory), USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory, memory card, FD (Flexible Disk), hard disk, magnetic Tape, cassette tape, MO (Magnetic Optical Disc), MD (Mini Disc), IC (Integrated Circuit) card (excluding memory cards), optical card, mask ROM, EPROM, EEPROM (Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), etc. And a medium for storing the program in a nonvolatile manner.

  For example, the image forming unit 122 performs monochrome printing or color printing on a sheet. If MFP 100 is an electrophotographic system, image forming unit 122 is a photosensitive drum or the like. If the MFP 100 is an inkjet system, the image forming unit 122 is a recording head or the like.

  The operation panel 126 is a touch panel display including a display unit 1262 and an operation unit 1264. Operation unit 1264 accepts input of each operation from user to MFP 100.

  CPU 130 controls various operations of MFP 100 by executing various arithmetic processes using at least one of ROM 104 or RAM 106, for example.

[Hardware configuration of communication terminal]
The hardware configuration of the communication terminal 200 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the hardware configuration of the communication terminal 200.

  Referring to FIG. 4, communication terminal 200 includes a CPU 230 that is an arithmetic device for overall control, a ROM 231 that stores a program executed by CPU 230, and a work area when the CPU 230 executes a program. RAM 232 for functioning as a display, a display unit 233 realized by a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, an operation unit 235 for inputting information to the communication terminal 200, a program, various data, and the like are stored. For connecting to a network for communicating with the MFP 100 and the like, and a media controller 237 for reading and writing information between the storage device 236 for storage and a storage medium (USB memory or the like) detachable from the communication terminal 200 main body. Communication device 238.

  The program executed by the CPU 230 may be stored in the storage medium. Storage media include CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, USB memory, memory card, FD, hard disk, magnetic tape, cassette tape, MO, MD, IC card (excluding memory card), optical card, mask ROM, EPROM, A medium for storing the program in a nonvolatile manner, such as an EEPROM, may be mentioned.

  The operation unit 235 is realized by an input device such as a keyboard, buttons, or a mouse. The operation unit 235 may be realized by a touch sensor. In this case, the operation unit 235 and the display unit 233 constitute a touch panel.

[Panel connection table]
A panel connection table used in MFP 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. The panel connection table is a table for managing information about a device that can input setting information regarding image processing operations of the MFP 100 to the MFP 100, and is stored in the HDD 110, for example.

  5 to 8 are diagrams showing different states of the panel connection table. In the panel connection table, data of each item of “ID”, “usage code”, “operation authority”, “execution authority”, “PIN code”, and “payment” is registered. The item “ID” is information for identifying a terminal (a type of a remote panel to be described later) capable of communicating with the CPU 130 setting information regarding the image processing apparatus operation of the MFP 100. In the example shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, “MFP panel” corresponds to the operation panel 126 (see FIG. 3). “Remote 1” to “Remote 5” correspond to the communication terminals 200A to 200E (see FIG. 1), respectively. FIGS. 8A and 8B show different states of the panel connection table.

  In this specification, when the communication terminal 200 is in a state of accepting an operation input to the MFP 100 by executing the MFP application, the communication terminal 200 may function as a “remote panel”. In addition, the communication terminal 200 functioning as such may be referred to as a “remote panel”.

  The item “usage code” is identification information about each terminal used when the CPU 130 transmits and receives the setting information to and from the terminal specified by each ID. “Operation authority” is information indicating whether the CPU 130 is in a state of accepting input of setting information regarding image processing operations from each terminal. When the CPU 130 receives input of setting information from each terminal, the value “◯” is set as the value of “operation authority”. Further, when the CPU 130 does not accept input of setting information from each terminal, the value “−” is set as the value of “operation authority”. In the following description, the state in which the value “◯” is set as the value of the item “operation authority” may be referred to as the “having operation authority” state.

  The item “execution authority” is information indicating whether the CPU 130 is in a state of accepting an instruction to execute an image processing operation from each terminal. When the CPU 130 is in a state of accepting an input of an execution instruction from each terminal, the value “◯” is set as the value of the item “execution authority”. On the other hand, when the CPU 130 is in a state where it does not accept input of execution instructions from each terminal, the value “-” is set as the value of the item “execution authority”. In the following description, the state in which the value “◯” is set as the value of the item “execution authority” may be referred to as the “having execution authority” state.

  The item “PIN code” is information used to confirm the input of the value to the depositing device from the user of each terminal. When there is an input of a value for the coin vendor 400, the CPU 130 causes the display unit 1262 to display a PIN code corresponding to the input. When the PIN code is transmitted from any of the communication terminals 200A to 200E, the CPU 130 sets the PIN code in association with the transmission source of the PIN code.

  The PIN code may not be used for setting information input and job execution instruction input via the MFP panel. However, PIN codes may also be used for these inputs via the MFP panel.

  The item “payment” is information indicating whether or not a consideration for the image processing operation corresponding to the setting information input in each terminal is input. When it is determined that the consideration has been input for each terminal, the value “◯” is set as the value of the item “payment”. On the other hand, if it is determined that the corresponding consideration has not yet been input, the value “−” is set as the value of the item “payment”.

  FIG. 5 shows a panel connection table corresponding to the initial state of MFP 100. In FIG. 5, only the MFP panel (operation panel 126) is registered as a terminal.

  When receiving a connection from the communication terminal 200, the CPU 130 registers the communication terminal 200 in the panel connection table. FIG. 6 shows a panel connection table when the CPU 130 accepts a connection from the communication terminal 200A. In FIG. 6, the value “◯” is set as the value of the item “operation authority” of the communication terminal 200A (“Remote 1”). When the CPU 130 receives a connection request from the communication terminal 200, the CPU 130 is in a state where it can accept input of setting information regarding image processing operations from the communication terminal 200 when a connection based on the request is established.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the value “−” is set as the value of the item “operation authority” for “MFP panel”, and the CPU 130 until the given condition is satisfied. Does not accept input of setting information from the MFP panel. More specifically, in MFP 100, the initial screen is displayed on display unit 1262 until the coin vendor 400 inputs a price, and the display content is not changed regardless of any operation. Thereby, the MFP 100 can avoid a user who does not intend to cause the MFP 100 to execute an image processing operation to operate the operation panel 126.

  When the CPU 130 receives a connection request from a communication terminal 200 that is not yet registered in the panel connection table, the CPU 130 registers information on the communication terminal 200 in the panel connection table. For example, when only the “remote 1” communication terminal 200 is registered in the panel connection table, upon receiving a connection request from the communication terminals 200B to 200E, the CPU 130 shows the panel connection table in FIG. The updated contents are updated to the contents shown in FIG. The panel connection table shown in FIG. 7 includes “remote 2” to “remote 5” which are not included in the panel connection table shown in FIG. “Remote 2” to “Remote 5” correspond to communication terminals 200B to 200E, respectively.

  In the present embodiment, an application for inputting setting information to MFP 100 is installed in each of communication terminals 200A to 200E. The application may be referred to as “MFP application” in the following description.

  Users 201A to 201E activate MFP applications and input appropriate information in communication terminals 200A to 200E, respectively. Thereby, each of communication terminals 200 </ b> A to 200 </ b> E transmits a connection request to MFP 100. In response to this, the CPU 130 registers the transmission source of the request in the panel connection table. At this time, the CPU 130 sets a usage code for each of the communication terminals 200 that is the transmission source of the request. Then, the CPU 130 transmits the generated usage code to each transmission source. Thereafter, communication terminal 200 communicates with MFP 100 using its own usage code received from MFP 100.

  As described with reference to FIG. 2, the user of the communication terminal 200 inputs the value to the coin vendor 400 and inputs the PIN code displayed on the display unit 1262 to the communication terminal 200 in response thereto. Communication terminal 200 transmits the input PIN code to MFP 100. In response to this, MFP 100 (CPU 130) gives “execution authority” to communication terminal 200.

  FIG. 8A shows a panel connection table when the CPU 130 gives “execution authority” to “remote 2”. In FIG. 8A, the value “◯” is set as the value of the item “execution authority” for “remote 2”. In FIG. 8A, for ID “Remote 2”, the value “O” is set as the value of the item “PIN code”, and the value “O” is registered as the value of the item “Payment”. Yes.

  On the other hand, with respect to the ID “MFP panel”, both operation authority and execution authority are given on condition that the value is input to the coin vendor 400. FIG. 8B shows a panel connection table corresponding to such a state.

  In FIG. 8B, the value “◯” is set as the value of the item “operation authority”, the item “execution authority”, and the item “payment” for the “MFP panel”.

  More specifically, when the counter value is input to the coin vendor 400, the CPU 130 displays a PIN code corresponding to the input on the display unit 1262. If the operation panel 126 is operated before the PIN code is input from the communication terminal 200, the CPU 130 gives an operation authority and an execution authority to the MFP panel based on the input of the value. A panel connection table corresponding to this state is shown in FIG.

  Note that the CPU 130 can cause the display unit 1262 to display a specific button together with the PIN code in response to input of the value to the coin vendor 400. Then, the CPU 130 may give an operation authority and an execution authority to the MFP panel on condition that the specific button is operated.

  Further, CPU 130 may grant operation authority and execution authority to the MFP panel on condition that the PIN code displayed on display unit 1262 is input to operation panel 126.

[Main routine of MFP]
A main routine of MFP 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the main routine of MFP 100.

  Referring to FIG. 9, when power is turned on to MFP 100, CPU 130 first starts initialization processing such as various initial settings of MFP 100 in step S10, and when the processing is completed, control proceeds to step S12. Proceed.

  In step S12, CPU 130 shifts MFP 100 to the idle state and advances control to step S14.

  In step S <b> 14, CPU 130 executes a predetermined time process and advances control to step S <b> 16.

  In step S16, the CPU 130 checks whether or not there is an input event. If the CPU 130 determines that there is an input event, the control proceeds to step S18. In step S18, the control corresponding to the input event is executed. Return control to S14. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S16 that there is no input event at that time, CPU 130 returns control to step S14. In the present embodiment, as an input event in MFP 100, for example, input of information indicating that payment has been received from coin vendor 400, input of information to operation panel 126, connection request from communication terminal 200, Input information.

[Main routine of communication terminal]
The main routine of communication terminal 200 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the main routine of communication terminal 200.

  Referring to FIG. 10, when power is turned on to communication terminal 200, the CPU of the computer that controls communication terminal 200 (hereinafter simply referred to as “CPU of communication terminal 200”) is first communication terminal 200 in step S 20. Initialization processing such as various initial settings is started, and when the processing is completed, control proceeds to step S22.

  In step S22, the CPU of the communication terminal 200 shifts the communication terminal 200 to the idle state and advances the control to step S24.

  In step S24, the CPU of communication terminal 200 executes a predetermined time process and advances control to step S26.

  In step S26, the CPU of the communication terminal 200 checks whether or not there is an input event in the communication terminal 200. If it is determined that there is an input event, the control proceeds to step S28, and in step S28, the CPU corresponds to the input event. Control is executed, and the control is returned to step S24. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S26 that there is no input event at that time, CPU 130 directly returns control to step S24. In the present embodiment, the input event in communication terminal 200 includes, for example, input of information to an operation unit (touch panel or the like) of communication terminal 200 and notification of a usage code from MFP 100.

[Input Event Processing in MFP (1)]
With reference to FIG. 11, a process executed in MFP 100 when a connection request from the remote panel is received will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the process. This process is an example of an input event process (step S18 in FIG. 9) in MFP 100.

  Referring to FIG. 11, first, in step S <b> 102, when CPU 130 accepts a connection request from communication terminal 200, control proceeds to step S <b> 104.

  In step S104, the CPU 130 determines whether or not the connection request transmission source in step S102 is already registered in the panel connection table. If CPU 130 determines that the transmission source has already been registered, CPU 130 returns the control to FIG. On the other hand, if CPU 130 determines that the transmission source is not yet registered, control proceeds to step S106.

  In step S106, the CPU 130 newly registers the ID of the transmission source of the connection request in step S102 in the panel connection table, and advances the control to step S108.

  In step S108, the CPU 130 generates a usage code for the communication terminal 200 added to the panel connection table in step S106, registers the generated usage code in the panel connection table, and advances the control to step S110. The “usage code” is information that associates the communication terminal 200 with the setting information (operation content) transmitted from the communication terminal 200.

  In step S110, the CPU 130 gives an operation authority to the communication terminal 200 added to the panel connection table in step S106, and returns the control to FIG.

  New terminal information is added to the panel connection table by the processing in steps S106 to S110. More specifically, the registered content of the panel connection table is, for example, from the state in which only the MFP panel is registered as shown in FIG. 5 to “Remote 1” as shown in FIG. The indicated communication terminal 200 is updated to the added state. As can be understood from FIG. 6, the usage code “2” is assigned to “remote 1”, and the value “◯” is registered as the value of “operation authority”.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 11, in the present embodiment, the user transmits a connection request from communication terminal 200 to MFP 100 via the MFP application. When the MFP 100 receives the connection request, the MFP 100 registers the communication terminal 200 that is the transmission source of the request in the panel connection table, and gives an operation authority to the communication terminal 200.

[Input event processing in MFP (2)]
In the present embodiment, when coin value is input, coin vendor 400 notifies MFP 100 of the input. The input of the value includes, for example, input of coins to the coin vendor 400 and input of points through a point card.

  With reference to FIG. 12, a process executed in MFP 100 when coin vendor 400 notifies MFP 100 of input of the price will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the process. This process is an example of an input event process (step S18 in FIG. 9) in MFP 100.

  In step S <b> 112, the CPU 130 determines whether or not an input of compensation has been notified from the coin vendor 400. When determining that there is no such notification, the CPU 130 returns the control to FIG. 9 as it is. On the other hand, when determining that the notification has been made, the CPU 130 advances the control to step S114.

  In step S114, CPU 130 causes the MFP panel (display unit 1262) to display the PIN code corresponding to the notification detected in step S112, and proceeds to step S116. The PIN code displayed in step S114 is generated, for example, when the CPU 130 generates a random number by executing a given program.

  In step S116, CPU 130 determines whether an operation has been performed on the MFP panel. When CPU 130 determines that an operation has been performed on the MFP panel, control proceeds to step S122. On the other hand, when CPU 130 determines that the MFP panel has not been operated for a predetermined time, control proceeds to step S118.

  In step S122, the CPU 130 grants operation authority and execution authority to the MFP panel, and returns the control to FIG. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 8B, the value “O” is set as the value of the item “operation authority” and the item “execution authority” for the “MFP panel” in the panel connection table. The

  In step S118, CPU 130 determines whether or not the PIN code transmitted from the remote panel (communication terminal 200) has been received. When determining that the PIN code has been received, the CPU 130 advances the control to step S120. On the other hand, when determining that the PIN code has not been received for a predetermined time, CPU 130 returns control to step S116.

  In step S120, CPU 130 extracts the usage code transmitted in association with the PIN code detected in step S118, and assigns “execution authority” to the remote panel corresponding to the extracted usage code in the panel connection table. The control is returned to FIG. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 8A as the setting contents for “Remote 2”, the value “◯” is registered as the value of the item “execution authority” in the panel connection table.

  According to the processing in FIG. 12 described above, when the coin vendor 400 is notified of the input of the value, when the operation is performed on the MFP panel, the CPU 130 grants the operation authority and the execution authority to the MFP panel. When the PIN code transmitted from the communication terminal 200 is received, the execution authority is given to the communication terminal 200 of the transmission source.

[Input event processing in communication terminal (1)]
With reference to FIG. 13, processing executed when communication terminal 200 transmits a PIN code to MFP 100 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the process. The process illustrated in FIG. 13 is an example of an input event process (step S28 in FIG. 10) in the communication terminal 200.

  Note that the MFP application accepts input of various setting information of jobs executed in MFP 100. When the communication terminal 200 is operated to instruct transmission of setting information to the MFP 100, the processing shown in FIG. 13 is started.

  Referring to FIG. 13, in step S <b> 202, CPU 230 determines whether a usage code has been acquired from MFP 100. As described above, the usage code is a code that the CPU 130 of the MFP 100 transmits to the communication terminal 200 that is the transmission source of the connection request in step S108 (see FIG. 11). When receiving the usage code, the CPU 230 of the communication terminal 200 stores the usage code in the storage device 236 or the like as shown in steps S204 to S206 described later. The CPU 230 determines whether or not the usage code has been acquired based on whether or not the usage code is stored in the storage device 236 or the like. If CPU 230 determines that a usage code has already been acquired, control proceeds to step S208. On the other hand, when determining that the usage code has not yet been acquired, the CPU 230 advances the control to step S204.

  In step S204, CPU 230 transmits a connection request to MFP 100, and the control proceeds to step S206. As described with reference to FIG. 11, CPU 130 of MFP 100 transmits a usage code to communication terminal 200 in response to a connection request from communication terminal 200 (step S108).

  In step S206, CPU 230 obtains the usage code transmitted from MFP 100, and the control proceeds to step S208. CPU 230 stores the usage code received in step S206 in HDD 110, for example.

  In step S208, CPU 230 transmits the setting information input on the MFP application to MFP 100 together with the usage code. Then, CPU 230 advances the control to step S210. In step S208, CPU 230 transmits setting information together with at least one of its own ID or usage code. When setting information and ID and / or usage code are transmitted from CPU 230 in step S208, CPU 130 of MFP 100 receives them. Then, the CPU 130 stores the setting information in the HDD 110 in association with the ID and / or the usage code.

  In step S210, CPU 230 determines whether a PIN code has been input. If CPU 230 determines that the PIN code has already been acquired, control proceeds to step S212. On the other hand, when determining that it has not yet been acquired, the CPU 230 returns the processing to FIG. 10 as it is.

  In step S212, CPU 230 accepts the input of the PIN code to operation unit 235, stores it in, for example, storage device 236, and returns control to FIG.

  As described above, according to the processing described with reference to FIG. 13, the MFP application of the communication terminal 200 acquires a usage code by transmitting a connection request to the MFP 100. Further, the MFP application acquires a PIN code by inputting the PIN to the operation unit 235. In the present embodiment, the user of communication terminal 200 inputs a price to coin vendor 400 in order to cause MFP 100 to execute a job in accordance with the setting information input to the MFP application. In response to this, the MFP 100 displays the PIN code corresponding to the input of the above-mentioned price on the MFP panel (display unit 1262) as described with reference to FIG. A user who sees the display of the PIN code inputs the PIN code into the operation unit 235 of the communication terminal 200.

[Input event processing in communication terminal (2)]
With reference to FIG. 14, processing that is executed when a job execution instruction is input in communication terminal 200 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the process. The process illustrated in FIG. 14 is an example of an input event process (step S28 in FIG. 10) in the communication terminal 200.

  Referring to FIG. 14, in step S222, CPU 230 determines whether a usage code has already been acquired. If CPU 230 determines that it has already been acquired, CPU 230 advances control to step S228. On the other hand, when determining that the usage code has not yet been acquired, the CPU 230 advances the control to step S224.

  In step S224, CPU 230 transmits a connection request to MFP 100 using the function of the MFP application. Then, CPU 230 advances the control to step S226. In response to this, the CPU 130 of the MFP 100 transmits a PIN code to the communication terminal 200 as described with reference to FIG. 11 (step S108).

  In step S226, CPU 230 acquires the usage code transmitted from MFP 100, stores the usage code in storage device 236, etc., and advances control to step S228.

  In step S228, CPU 230 determines whether or not a PIN code has already been input in step S212 (see FIG. 13). If the CPU 230 determines that it has not been input yet, it returns control to FIG. On the other hand, when determining that the PIN code has been input, the CPU 230 advances the control to step S230.

  In step S230, CPU 230 transmits a PIN code to MFP 100, and the control proceeds to step S232.

  In step S232, CPU 230 transmits a job execution instruction to MFP 100 in association with step S230, and returns control to FIG.

  According to the processing described above with reference to FIG. 14, when receiving a job execution instruction, communication terminal 200 transmits the job execution instruction to MFP 100 together with the PIN code.

[Job execution in MFP]
When the MFP 100 receives an execution instruction from the MFP panel to which the execution authority is granted or the remote panel to which the execution authority is granted, the MFP 100 executes the job. More specifically, when the CPU 130 of the MFP 100 receives a job execution instruction via the MFP panel, the CPU 130 causes the image processing unit to execute the job in accordance with setting information registered in association with the MFP panel. When CPU 130 of MFP 100 receives a job execution instruction from a remote panel, CPU 130 extracts the PIN code transmitted in association with the execution instruction, searches the panel connection table for the PIN code, and then connects the panel connection. According to the setting information stored in association with the item “ID” and / or the item “usage code” associated with the PIN code in the table, the image processing unit is caused to execute the job. When the job is completed, the CPU 130 deletes the PIN code in the panel connection table. Also, the “execution authority” and “payment” values for the remote panel are updated to the value “−”. As a result, for example, the information registered in the panel connection table is updated from the state shown in FIG. 8A to the state shown in FIG. Be changed.

[MFP scheduled processing]
With reference to FIG. 15, processing executed in MFP 100 to delete information on the remote panel registered in the panel connection table will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the process. The process shown in FIG. 15 is an example of a scheduled process (step S14 in FIG. 9) in MFP 100. The CPU 130 periodically executes the process shown in FIG. 15 in the background of step S16 or step S18 (see FIG. 9).

  In the present embodiment, when a specific operation is performed in the MFP application of communication terminal 200, a connection termination request is transmitted from MFP 200 to MFP 100. In the processing shown in FIG. 15, the connection termination request is used as appropriate.

  Referring to FIG. 15, first, in step S132, CPU 130 determines whether or not a connection termination request has been received from a remote panel registered in the panel connection table. When CPU 130 determines that the connection request has been received, control proceeds to step S142. On the other hand, when CPU 130 determines that a connection termination request has not been received, control proceeds to step S134.

  In step S <b> 134, the CPU 130 determines whether or not a predetermined time or more has elapsed since the execution authority has been granted for each communication terminal 200 registered in the panel connection table. Then, CPU 130 advances the control to step S136 for communication terminal 200 in such a state. On the other hand, the CPU 130 returns the process to FIG. 9 for the communication terminal 200 that is determined not to be in such a state.

  In step S136, the CPU 130 determines whether or not the short distance check ID is periodically transmitted to the remote panel in the state as described above in step S134. The short distance check ID is information whose transmission is started in step S138, which will be described later, and information whose transmission is stopped in step S142, which will be described later. And CPU130 advances control to step S138 about the remote panel (communication terminal 200) which has not yet transmitted short-distance check ID. On the other hand, the CPU 130 advances the control to step S140 for the remote panel that is already the transmission target of the short distance check ID.

  In step S138, the CPU 130 generates a short-range check ID for the communication terminal 200 that is the processing target of step S138, and transmits the generated short-range check ID to the communication terminal 200. The short distance check ID is information for confirming that each communication terminal 200 is located within a specific distance from the MFP 100. The short distance check ID is information unique to each communication terminal 200. As mentioned in step S134, the communication terminal 200 that is the processing target of step S138 is “the communication terminal 200 that has passed a predetermined time since the execution authority was granted”. The CPU 130 transmits the near field check ID using the near field communication device 116 (see FIG. 3). After transmitting the short distance check ID, the CPU 130 returns the control to FIG. In the present embodiment, when short distance check ID is received from MFP 100, CPU 230 of communication terminal 200 receives the short distance check ID and transmits information to reply to MFP 100 to MFP 100.

  In step S140, CPU 130 determines whether or not there is a response from communication terminal 200 to the short-range check ID. Then, the CPU 130 returns the control to FIG. 9 for the communication terminal 200 that has responded. On the other hand, for communication terminal 200 that has not received a response, CPU 130 advances the control to step S142.

  In step S142, the CPU 130 updates the panel connection table so as to delete the information on the communication terminal 200 that has not received a response to the transmitted short-distance check ID. In step S142, the CPU 130 stops the transmission of the short distance check ID started in step S138. Then, the CPU 130 returns the control to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, when a connection request is transmitted from MFP 200 to MFP 100, MFP 100 registers communication terminal 200 in the panel connection table. A “usage code” is assigned to the communication terminal 200 registered in the panel connection table.

  After that, when a connection termination request is transmitted from the communication terminal 200 to the MFP 100, the MFP 100 deletes the communication terminal 200 that has transmitted the connection termination request from the panel connection table. Further, in the present embodiment, communication terminal 200 that has passed a predetermined time after the execution authority is granted from MFP 100 is deleted from the panel connection table on the condition that it is separated from MFP 100 by the specified distance or more. The

  Deletion of the communication terminal 200 from the panel connection table will be described more specifically with reference to FIGS. 1, 16, and 17.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the user 201 </ b> B accesses the MFP 100 using the communication terminal 200 </ b> B, and registers setting information regarding image processing in the MFP 100. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16, the user 201 </ b> B goes to the coin vendor 400 while carrying the communication terminal 200 </ b> B, and inputs a price for the image processing operation to the coin vendor 400. User 201 </ b> B transmits an instruction to execute an image processing operation (job) to MFP 100 using communication terminal 200 </ b> B. In response, MFP 100 executes an image processing operation in accordance with the setting information transmitted from communication terminal 200B.

  Upon completion of the job, the MFP 100 sets a value “-” as each value of the item “execution authority”, the item “PIN code”, and the item “payment” for the communication terminal 200B in the panel connection table. That is, the communication terminal 200B loses the execution authority upon completion of the job.

  When a predetermined time or more has elapsed since the communication terminal 200B acquired the execution authority, the MFP 100 starts transmitting a short-distance check ID to the communication terminal 200B according to step S138. In FIG. 16, transmission / reception of the short distance check ID by short distance wireless communication is indicated by a line L1.

  After that, when the user 201B carrying the communication terminal 200B is away from the MFP 100 by a specific distance or more, the communication terminal 200B does not transmit a connection termination request (step S132 in FIG. 15), and the communication terminal 200B Delete the registration of 200B.

  Transmission / reception of the short distance check ID between the MFP 100 and the communication terminal 200 can be realized by, for example, polling with a sound wave outside the audible range. Receiving the short distance check ID from MFP 100, communication terminal 200 transmits to MFP 100 a response to the short distance check ID and information for identifying the own device, such as a usage code, to MFP 100.

  Thus, by deleting the registration of the communication terminal 200 from the panel connection table according to a certain condition, it is possible to avoid the unnecessary registration of the communication terminal 200 remaining in the panel connection table.

  For the communication terminal 200 whose registration is deleted from the panel connection table before instructing the MFP 100 to perform an image forming operation with the given execution authority, the execution authority is held in a predetermined storage area of the HDD 110, for example. Is preferred. In this case, if specific information (specific command or the like) for restoring the execution authority is transmitted from the communication terminal 200 to the MFP 100 again, the CPU 130, based on the information held as described above, In the panel connection table, the registration of the portable terminal 200 is restored with the execution authority held. In this state, when the execution of the image forming operation is further instructed from the communication terminal 200, the CPU 130 causes the image processing unit to perform the image forming operation according to the setting information stored in association with the communication terminal 200. Is executed.

[Example]
In the image processing system according to the present embodiment described above, the user of the remote panel can register setting information for image processing operations on MFP 100 at a location away from MFP 100. In addition, an instruction to execute an image processing operation is permitted after a consideration is given to a coin vendor 400 disposed in the vicinity of the MFP 100. A specific example of using a remote panel in such an image processing system will be described below.

Example 1
With reference to FIGS. 18 and 19, a first embodiment of using a remote panel will be described. 18 and 19, the stations 911 and 912, the user 201 that moves between the stations 911 and 912 by the train 920, the communication terminal 200 </ b> A used by the user 201, and the MFP 100 </ b> A installed in the vicinity of the station 911. And MFP 100B installed in the vicinity of station 912, and coin vendors 400A and 400B installed beside each of MFPs 100A and 100B.

  First, referring to FIG. 18, a user 201 </ b> A moving from a station 911 to a station 912 by a train 920 uses the communication terminal 200 </ b> A on the moving train 920 to the MFP 100 </ b> B near the destination station 912. On the other hand, setting information of an image processing operation desired to be executed by the MFP 100B is registered. Then, after arriving at the station 912, the user 201A moves to a place where the MFP 100B is installed. Then, the user 201A inputs a value to the coin vendor 400B, and then transmits an execution instruction for an image processing operation from the communication terminal 200A to the MFP 100B. In response to this, MFP 100B executes an image processing operation.

  As described above, in the first embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19, before the user 201 </ b> A gets on the train 920, it is not necessary for the MFP 100 </ b> A near the station 911 to perform an image processing operation. The user 201A can slowly edit the setting information about the image processing operation using the communication terminal 200 and transmit it to the MFP 100B in the train.

(Second embodiment)
A second example of the image processing system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The second embodiment is an example in which the image processing system is applied to a library. 20 and FIG. 21, four image processing apparatuses (MFPs 100A to 100D) arranged in a library, coin vendors 400A to 400D installed beside each of MFPs 100A to 100D, and four users 201A to 201D and communication terminals 200A to 200D operated by users 201A to 201D, respectively, are shown. MFPs for causing at least one of MFPs 100A to 100D to execute an image processing operation are installed in each of communication terminals 200A to 200D.

  First, referring to FIG. 20, user 201 </ b> B is sitting at a seat away from MFPs 100 </ b> A to 100 </ b> D. Then, the user 201B registers setting information regarding the image processing operation of the MFP 100B in the MFP 100B using the communication terminal 200B at the seat.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21, the user 201B moves to the coin vendor 400B while carrying the communication terminal 200B, and inputs a consideration for the image processing operation to the coin vendor 400B. The user 201B operates the communication terminal 200B again to cause the communication terminal 200B to output an image processing operation execution process to the MFP 100B. In response to this, MFP 100B executes an image processing operation according to the setting information input from communication terminal 200B.

  As described above, in the second embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21, the user 201 </ b> B can register setting information in an MFP for which an image is to be output at his / her seat in the library. Thereby, the user 201B can calmly determine the setting information at his / her seat. In addition, since each user can register the setting information in the MFP at his / her seat, there is a situation in which the quietness of the library is broken, such as a queue for waiting for registration of the setting information is created around each of the MFPs 100A to 100D. Can be avoided as much as possible.

[Outline of the embodiment]
In the present embodiment described above, the setting information transmitted from the communication terminal 200 is registered in the MFP 100 regardless of whether or not the input of the value from the user of the communication terminal 200 to the image processing system has been completed. . Note that the MFP 100 causes the image processing unit to execute an image processing operation according to the setting information on condition that the value of the image processing operation corresponding to the setting information is input to the coin vendor 400. Thus, the user of the communication terminal 200 can register the setting information in the MFP 100 before going to the coin vendor 400 and paying the billing amount. As a result, the user of communication terminal 200 can complete the registration of setting information for at least MFP 100 at a location remote from MFP 100.

  On the other hand, the operation panel 126 accepts input of setting information on the condition of depositing to the coin vendor 400. That is, the operation panel 126 does not accept an operation until the coin vendor 400 has received money. As a result, it is possible to reliably avoid a user who does not intend to operate the operation panel 126 unintentionally.

  In the present embodiment, the communication terminal does not need to be portable. The user can use, for example, a first communication terminal arranged at a location away from MFP 100 and a second communication terminal arranged in the vicinity of MFP 100. More specifically, the user transmits the usage code and setting information to the MFP 100 via the first communication terminal, and then transmits the usage code, the PIN code, and the execution instruction via the second communication terminal. May be transmitted to MFP 100. The MFP 100 performs an image forming operation according to the setting information transmitted via the first communication terminal as an image forming operation corresponding to the execution instruction from the second communication terminal based on the usage code transmitted from the user. Execute.

  Each embodiment disclosed this time must be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims. In addition, the invention described in the embodiment and each modification is intended to be carried out independently or in combination as much as possible.

  100, 100A to 100E MFP, 130, 230 CPU, 200, 200A to 200E Communication terminal, 400, 400A to 400D Coin vendor.

Claims (9)

An image processing apparatus capable of acquiring information related to input of consideration to a depositing apparatus,
A storage device for storing identification information unique to the communication terminal;
An image processing unit for executing an image processing operation;
An operation unit for inputting setting information for the image processing unit;
A communication unit that receives input of setting information from the communication terminal for the image processing unit, and identification information unique to the communication terminal;
Control means configured to control an image processing operation of the image processing unit based on setting information input to the operation unit or the communication unit;
The control means includes
The setting information received by the communication unit is stored in the storage device in association with the identification information received by the communication unit,
The image processing unit is caused to execute an image processing operation according to setting information associated with the identification information on condition that a consideration corresponding to the identification information stored in the storage device is input to the depositing device. Is configured as
The operation unit accepts input of setting information on condition that a consideration for an image processing operation corresponding to setting information input to the operation unit is input to the depositing device,
The control means is configured to cause the image processing unit to execute an image processing operation in accordance with setting information received by the operation unit. The control means includes
When there is an input of consideration to the depositing device, the payment information corresponding to the input of the consideration is notified,
2. The communication unit according to claim 1, wherein when the communication unit receives the identification information and the payment information associated with the identification information, the communication unit determines that a consideration corresponding to the identification information is input to the depositing apparatus. Image processing device. A measuring means for measuring a distance between the image processing apparatus and the communication terminal;
When there is a connection request from a communication terminal, the control means generates the identification information of the communication terminal, registers the identification information in the storage device, and transmits the identification information to the communication terminal. Is composed of
The control means receives the identification information and the payment information from the communication terminal, and when the distance between the image processing apparatus and the communication terminal is equal to or greater than a predetermined distance, The image processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the image processing apparatus is configured to delete the identification information of the communication terminal. The control means converts the setting information received by the communication unit into the identification information received by the communication unit before the consideration for the image forming operation corresponding to the identification information received by the communication unit is input to the depositing apparatus. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image processing apparatus is configured to be stored in the storage device in association with each other. A method for controlling an image processing apparatus capable of acquiring information related to input of consideration to a depositing apparatus,
The image processing apparatus includes:
A storage device for storing identification information unique to the communication terminal;
An image processing unit for executing an image processing operation;
An operation unit for inputting setting information for the image processing unit,
The control method is:
A computer that controls the image processing apparatus accepting input of setting information for the image processing unit and identification information unique to the communication terminal from a communication terminal;
The computer stores the setting information input from the communication terminal in the storage device in association with identification information unique to the communication terminal;
The computer includes a step of controlling an image processing operation of the image processing unit based on setting information input to the operation unit or setting information input from the communication terminal;
The step of controlling the image processing operation of the image processing unit includes:
The image processing unit is caused to execute an image processing operation according to setting information associated with the identification information on condition that a consideration corresponding to the identification information stored in the storage device is input to the depositing device. about,
Receiving input of setting information to the operation unit on condition that a consideration of an image processing operation corresponding to setting information input to the operation unit is input to the depositing device; and
A control method for an image processing apparatus, comprising causing the image processing unit to perform an image processing operation according to setting information received by the operation unit. In the step of storing the setting information input from the communication terminal in the storage device in association with the identification information unique to the communication terminal, the computer inputs a consideration corresponding to the identification information to the depositing device. The method for controlling the image processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the setting information is stored in association with the identification information. The program for making the computer which controls operation | movement of an image processing apparatus perform the control method of Claim 5 or Claim 6 . An image processing system comprising: a depositing device; an image processing device capable of acquiring information related to input of compensation to the depositing device; and a communication terminal capable of communicating with the image processing device,
The image processing apparatus includes:
A storage device for storing identification information unique to the communication terminal;
An image processing unit for executing an image processing operation;
An operation unit for inputting setting information for the image processing unit;
A communication unit that receives input of setting information from the communication terminal for the image processing unit, and identification information unique to the communication terminal;
Control means configured to control an image processing operation of the image processing unit based on setting information input to the operation unit or the communication unit,
The communication terminal includes an information processing unit configured to transmit setting information for the image processing unit and identification information unique to the communication terminal to the image processing device,
The control means includes
The setting information received by the communication unit is stored in the storage device in association with the identification information received by the communication unit,
The image processing unit is caused to execute an image processing operation according to setting information associated with the identification information on condition that a consideration corresponding to the identification information stored in the storage device is input to the depositing device. Is configured as
The operation unit accepts input of setting information on condition that a consideration for an image processing operation corresponding to setting information input to the operation unit is input to the depositing device,
The control means is configured to cause the image processing unit to execute an image processing operation according to setting information received by the operation unit. The control means converts the setting information received by the communication unit into the identification information received by the communication unit before the consideration for the image forming operation corresponding to the identification information received by the communication unit is input to the depositing apparatus. The image processing system according to claim 8, wherein the image processing system is configured to be stored in association with the storage device.

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