JP6344904B2 - Image processing apparatus, image processing system, image processing apparatus control method, and computer program - Google Patents

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The present invention, images processing apparatus, an image processing system, a control method for an image processing apparatus, and a computer program.

  Conventionally, a function of automatically transferring image data received using a G3 facsimile, an Internet facsimile, or the like to a preset transfer destination is known. If a file server is designated as a transfer destination of image data, the received image data can be automatically stored in a folder in the file server.

  As such a technique, a technique is disclosed in which facsimile transmission source information and a folder as a storage destination of image data are registered in association with each other, and image data received by facsimile is automatically stored in the folder (for example, , See Patent Document 1).

  With this technique, for example, if the transmission source A is associated with the folder A and the transmission source B is associated with the folder B, the image data received from the transmission source A is stored in the folder A, and the image data received from the transmission source B is Each is automatically stored in folder B.

  On the other hand, when a new file is created in a folder by periodically monitoring the status of a specific folder, a folder monitor that displays the message on the PC screen to inform the user of the status of the file in the folder in real time. The application is known.

  By monitoring a folder storing image data received by facsimile with a folder monitoring application, it is possible to notify a user working on the PC in real time that the image has been received by facsimile.

JP 2009-290730 A

  However, in the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, when a folder to be stored is changed according to a transmission source and only a specific folder is monitored by a folder monitoring application, the received folder is received from the transmission source associated with the monitored folder. Only notification for image data was made.

An object of the present invention is to provide an image processing apparatus, an image processing system, and an image processing apparatus that can store received image data in a plurality of folders or notify that new image data has been received even when the folder is changed To provide a method for controlling a processing apparatus and a computer program.

In order to achieve the above object, the image processing apparatus of the present invention includes receiving means for receiving image data, a file of the image data received by the receiving unit, the received based on the preset condition The client application monitors the image data storage means for storing in the folder specified according to the image data and the notification file for notifying that the image data has been received by the receiving means 1 Notification information storage means for storing in one notification folder, and the client application detects a notification file newly stored in the one notification folder to be monitored and detects the detected file. characterized in that on the basis of the notification of the file is an application that notifies the user of the reception of the image data To.

According to the present invention, be informed that the newly received image data if the monitor or store the image data received in multiple folders, one notification folder even if you change the folder it can.

1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an image processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2A is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the MFP in FIG. 1, and FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the file server and the client PC in FIG. 3A is a diagram showing the software configuration of the MFP in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3B is a diagram showing the contents of the address book stored in the address book storage unit in FIG. 3A. . It is a figure which shows the software structure of the client PC in FIG. FIG. 5A shows a status display screen 600 displayed on the operation unit of the MFP in FIG. 2, and FIG. 5B shows a mode setting screen. 6A is a diagram showing a file server setting screen displayed on the operation unit of the MFP in FIG. 2, and FIG. 6B is a diagram showing a file name setting screen. FIG. 7A is a diagram showing a folder path setting screen displayed on the operation unit of the MFP in FIG. 2, and FIG. 7B is a diagram showing a cooperation mode folder path setting screen. 8A is a diagram showing a test transmission screen displayed on the operation unit of the MFP in FIG. 2, and FIG. 8B is a diagram showing transfer settings set in each screen of FIGS. is there. 3 is a flowchart showing a procedure of setting processing executed by the CPU of the MFP in FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a procedure of setting processing executed by the CPU of the MFP in FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a procedure of transfer processing executed by the CPU of the MFP in FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of file name creation processing in step S1305 of FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of folder path creation processing in step S1306 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the new arrival notification process performed by CPU of the client PC in FIG. It is a figure which shows the new arrival notification screen displayed by step S2307 of FIG. FIG. 16A shows a file name setting screen, and FIG. 16B shows a folder path setting screen. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the setting process which inserted the new process between step S524 of FIG. 10, and step S525.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an image processing system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 1, an image processing system 1 includes an MFP 101 (Multi Function Peripheral) that is an image processing apparatus, a file server 102, and a client PC 103, each connected to a LAN 100. In FIG. 1, the configuration of one unit is shown as an example, but a plurality of units may be used.

  In addition to the LAN 100, the MFP 101 is connected to a PSTN 110 (Public Switched Telephone Network), and can perform image communication of image data with a facsimile apparatus (not shown).

  2A is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the MFP 101 in FIG. 1, and FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the file server 102 and the client PC 103 in FIG.

  2A, the MFP 101 includes a control unit 210, an operation unit 220, a printer 221, a scanner 222, and a modem 223.

  The control unit 210 includes a CPU 211, ROM 212, RAM 213, HDD 214, operation unit interface 215, printer interface 216, scanner interface 217, modem interface 218, and network interface 219.

  The CPU 211 reads the control program stored in the ROM 212 and controls the entire MFP 101 by performing various controls such as reading, printing, and communication. The RAM 213 is used as a temporary storage area such as a main memory or work area for the CPU 211. In the MFP 101, one CPU 211 executes each process shown in a flowchart to be described later using one memory (RAM 213 or HDD 214). However, other modes may be used. For example, a plurality of CPUs and a plurality of RAMs or HDDs can be cooperated to execute each process shown in the flowchart.

  The HDD 214 stores image data and various programs. The operation unit interface 215 connects the operation unit 220 and the control unit 210. The operation unit 220 includes a liquid crystal display unit having a touch panel function, a keyboard, and the like, and plays a role as a reception unit that receives user operations, inputs, and instructions.

  The printer interface 216 connects the printer 221 and the control unit 210. Image data to be printed by the printer 221 is transferred from the control unit 210 via the printer interface 216 and printed on a recording medium by the printer 221.

  The scanner interface 217 connects the scanner 222 and the control unit 210. The scanner 222 reads an image on a document to generate image data, and inputs the image data to the control unit 210 via the scanner interface 217. The MFP 101 can send the image data generated by the scanner 222 as a file or e-mail.

  The modem interface 218 connects the modem 223 and the control unit 210. The modem 223 executes facsimile communication of image data with a facsimile apparatus (not shown).

  A network interface 219 connects the MFP 101 to the LAN 100. The MFP 101 transmits image data and information to the external device such as the file server 102 connected to the LAN 100 using the network interface 219 and receives various types of information.

  Next, the hardware configuration of the file server 102 and the client PC 103 will be described.

  In FIG. 2B, the file server 102 is configured and described for the sake of simplicity. Therefore, the configuration of the client PC 103 is obtained by replacing the file server 102 with the client PC 103 in the following description of FIG.

  2B, the file server 102 includes a control unit 310 and a display 320.

  The control unit 310 includes a CPU 311, ROM 312, RAM 313, HDD 314, display unit interface 316, and network interface 315.

  The CPU 311 controls the entire file server 102 by reading the control program stored in the ROM 312 and executing various control processes. The RAM 313 is used as a temporary storage area such as a main memory or work area of the CPU 311. The HDD 314 stores image data and various programs.

  The network interface 315 connects the file server 102 to the LAN 100. The file server 102 transmits and receives various information to and from other devices connected to the LAN 100 using the network interface 315.

  The display unit interface 316 connects the control unit 310 and the display. The display 320 serves as a display unit that presents the processing status of various programs to the user.

  3A is a diagram showing the software configuration of the MFP 101 in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3B is a diagram showing the contents of the address book 1200 stored by the address book storage unit 414 in FIG. 3A. It is.

  In FIG. 3A, the software of the MFP 101 is roughly divided into two, a native function unit 410 and an additional application 420.

  Each unit included in the native function unit 410 is provided in the MFP 101 as a standard, whereas the additional application 420 is an application additionally installed in the MFP 101.

  The additional application 420 is an application based on Java (registered trademark), and can easily add functions to the MFP 101. Note that other additional applications (not shown) may be installed in the MFP 101.

  The native function unit 410 includes a FAX reception unit 411, a transfer unit 412, a printing unit 413, and an address book storage unit 414. The additional application 420 includes an application transfer unit 421 and an application reception unit 422.

  The FAX receiving unit 411 receives image data transmitted from another facsimile apparatus via the PSTN 110 by facsimile.

  The image data received by the FAX receiving unit 411 is converted into the PDF format by the FAX receiving unit 411 and then transferred to the transfer unit 412. At this time, the FAX receiving unit 411 creates a control file including the FAX number of the transmission source that is the transmission source information of the image data and the reception date and time of the image data, and passes them to the transfer unit 412 together with the image data.

  The transfer unit 412 transfers the image data received from the FAX receiving unit 411 according to preset conditions. As the transfer destination of the image data, the printing unit 413, the file server 102, a PC (not shown) connected to the LAN 100, and the like can be set. Here, however, all the image data received by the FAX receiving unit 411 is temporarily added to the additional application 420. Is set to forward to.

  The transfer unit 412 has an FTP (File Transfar Protocol) client function, and internally transfers the image data to the application receiving unit 422 having the FTP server function by FTP. Note that the control file created by the FAX receiving unit 411 is also FTP-transferred to the application receiving unit 422 together with the image data.

  Address book storage unit 414 stores address information registered by the user of MFP 101. Details of the address book will be described later.

  The application reception unit 422 receives the image data internally transferred from the transfer unit 412 and passes it to the application transfer unit 421.

  The application transfer unit 421 transmits image data to the file server 102 in accordance with settings made by a method described later. In this transmission, in addition to FTP, SMB (Server Message Block), WebDAV (Distributed Authoring and Versioning Protocol for the WWW), and the like can be used.

  Further, the application transfer unit 421 is permitted to access the address book storage unit 414, and acquires a registered name to be described later.

  Next, the address book 1200 stored by the address book storage unit 414 will be described.

  In FIG. 3B, the destination ID 1201 is an ID that uniquely indicates each destination registered in the address book 1200. The name 1202 is the name of each destination registered in the address book 1200. A FAX number 1203 is a FAX number of each destination registered in the address book 1200.

  When the image data read by the scanner 222 is transmitted by facsimile from the MFP 101 via the PSTN 110, it is possible to save the trouble of specifying the destination by referring to the address book 1200.

  The address book 1200 may register not only facsimile transmission destinations but also e-mail destinations and file transmission (FTP, SMB, WebDAV) destinations.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a software configuration of the client PC 103 in FIG.

  In FIG. 4, the folder monitoring application 2010 is installed on the client PC 103.

  The folder monitoring application 2010 includes a notification unit 2012 and a folder monitoring unit 2011.

  The folder monitoring application 2010 monitors the status of a specific folder on the file server 102 and notifies the user of the information according to the status change.

  The folder monitoring unit 2011 is connected to the file server 102 via the LAN, and acquires folder information using a protocol such as SMB or WebDAV.

  In addition, the folder monitoring unit 2011 continues to acquire folder information at regular intervals, and by detecting a difference from the previous information, it determines a newly created file and an updated file in the folder, Monitor the status of files in a folder.

  The notification unit 2012 receives the information monitored by the folder monitoring unit 2011 and displays a later-described new arrival notification screen on the display 320 of the client PC 103. Thereby, the user is notified of the status of the folder in the file server 102.

  Hereinafter, a screen displayed on the operation unit 220 of the MFP 101 in this embodiment will be described.

  5A shows a status display screen 600 displayed on the operation unit 220 of the MFP 101 in FIG. 2, and FIG. 5B shows a mode setting screen 1800.

  5A, in the status display area 601 of the status display screen 600, a message indicating the current operation status of the FAX transfer function by the additional application 420 is displayed.

  In the case of FIG. 5A, it is indicated that the additional application 420 is currently operating normally.

  For example, if the transfer of image data to the file server 102 fails or the additional application 420 is not operating normally, a message indicating that is displayed in the status display area 601.

  In the status display screen 600, an operation key for updating the display content of the status display area 601 may be further provided.

  Also, a “to setting screen” key 602 is a key for transitioning to the mode setting screen 1800.

  In addition, although an example in which only the [To setting screen] key 602 is displayed on the status display screen 600 is shown, a key for making a direct transition to each screen described later may be provided.

  In FIG. 5B, the mode setting screen 1800 is provided with a [standard mode] key 1801, a [cooperation mode] key 1802, and a [cancel] key 1811.

  A [standard mode] key 1801 is used to make settings related to the file server 102 and the file name. A [cooperation mode] key 1802 cooperates with the folder monitoring application 2010 in addition to the settings made using the [standard mode] key 1801. This is a key for setting related mode. [Cancel] key 1811 is a key for returning to status display screen 600.

  6A is a diagram showing a file server setting screen 700 displayed on the operation unit 220 of the MFP 101 in FIG. 2, and FIG. 6B is a diagram showing a file name setting screen 800.

  The file server setting screen shown in FIG. 6A is a screen for the user of the MFP 101 to input information for specifying the file server 102 and information for accessing the file server 102.

  Specifically, the user inputs the host name of the file server 102 as the host name 701. In the folder path 702, the starting point of the folder path for specifying the storage destination of the image data is input. In the user name 703 and password 704, authentication information (for example, user name and password) necessary for logging in to the file server 102 is input.

  [Next] key 712 is a key for transitioning to file name setting screen 800. [Cancel] key 711 is a key for returning to status display screen 600.

  A file name setting screen 800 shown in FIG. 6B is a screen for specifying a rule for setting a file name to be set for image data to be transferred to the file server 102 by the user of the MFP 101.

  The image data transferred by the additional application 420 to the file server 102 can be set with a file name that is a combination of three types of information: [registered name], [FAX number], and [date / time].

  [Registered name] is a name registered in advance in the address book in association with the FAX number of the transmission source of the image data. [FAX number] is the FAX number of the transmission source of the image data. [Date / Time] is the reception date / time of image data.

  The user of the MFP 101 can use the operation keys 801 to 803 to select a separator (separator) for separating the above three types of information. When the operation key 801 is pressed, [-] (hyphen) is selected. When the operation key 802 is pressed, [_] (under bar) is selected. When the operation key 803 is pressed, [] (space) is selected. In the case of FIG. 6B, it can be seen that [_] (under bar) is selected.

  Further, the user of the MFP 101 can designate the arrangement order of the above three information using the check boxes 813 to 815.

  When the user checks the check box 813, a file name is set in which three types of information are combined in the order of [Registered Name], [FAX Number], and [Date / Time].

  For example, when the registered name is “ABC Trading”, the FAX number is “0311112222”, and the date is “01/01/2013 12:15:10”, the file name “ABC Trading_0311112222_20130101121510.pdf” is set. The

  When the user checks the check box 814, a file name in which three types of information are combined in the order of [date / time], [registered name], and [FAX number] is set.

  When the check box 815 is checked, a file name in which three types of information are combined in the order of [FAX number], [Registered name], and [Date / time] is set. Here, only some arrangement orders are candidates and not all arrangement orders are candidates, but all arrangement orders may be displayed as candidates.

  [Next] key 823 is a key for transitioning to the next folder path setting screen of FIG. [Cancel] key 821 is a key for returning to status display screen 600. [Return] key 822 is a key for returning to file server setting screen 700.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the file name of the image data is set using at least one of the information regarding the transmission source of the image data and the date and time indicating the reception date and time.

  In this embodiment, image data transmitted by facsimile is received, and information related to the transmission source of image data includes a registered name indicating a name associated with the transmission source of the facsimile, and a facsimile of the transmission source. At least one of the FAX numbers indicating the numbers.

  7A is a diagram showing a folder path setting screen 900 displayed on the operation unit 220 of the MFP 101 in FIG. 2, and FIG. 7B is a diagram showing a cooperation mode folder path setting screen 1900.

  Each of FIGS. 7A and 7B is a screen for setting a folder path. However, when the [standard mode] key 1801 is selected on the mode setting screen 1800 of FIG. 5B, FIG. ) Folder path setting screen 900 is displayed, and when the [cooperation mode] key 1802 is selected, the cooperation mode folder path setting screen 1900 of FIG. 7B is displayed.

  Also, as shown in the figure, since the cooperation mode folder path setting screen 1900 is obtained by adding a selection field 1921 to the folder path setting screen 900, the folder path setting screen 900 and the selection field 1921 will be described.

  A folder path setting screen 900 shown in FIG. 7A is a screen for the user of the MFP 101 to specify a folder path setting rule for specifying a folder as a storage destination of image data.

  When the user checks the check box 901, the image data is stored in the folder specified in the selection fields 911 to 913. Otherwise, the image data is stored in the area indicated by the folder path 702 of the file server setting screen 700. Will be.

  In the selection column 911, the user designates the type of information used as the folder name of the first hierarchy that is the highest hierarchy among the three hierarchies. The user of the MFP 101 selects the type of information from the candidates of [Registered Name], [FAX Number], and [Date] presented from the pull-down menu.

  [Registered name] is a name registered in advance in the address book in association with the FAX number of the transmission source of the image data. [FAX number] is the FAX number of the transmission source of the image data. [Date] is the reception date of the image data.

  Note that any type can be left unselected. In this case, the image data is stored in the area specified by the folder path 702 of the file server setting screen 700.

  In the selection field 912, the user designates the type of information used as the folder name of the second hierarchy which is the middle hierarchy among the three hierarchies. The user of the MFP 101 selects the type of information from the candidates of [Registered Name], [FAX Number], and [Date] presented by the pull-down menu as in the first layer.

  Note that any type can be left unselected, and in this case, the image data is stored in the folder specified in the selection field 911.

  In the selection field 913, the user designates the type of information used as the folder name of the third hierarchy that is the lowest hierarchy among the three hierarchies. The user of the MFP 101 selects the type of information from the candidates of [Registered Name], [FAX Number], and [Date] presented by the pull-down menu as in the first layer.

  Note that any type can be left unselected. In this case, the image data is stored in the folder designated in the selection field 912.

  The display column 914 indicates the arrangement order of various types of information according to the selection for each level in the selection columns 911 to 913.

  In the case of FIG. 7, it can be seen that the folder name of the first layer is [Registered Name], the folder name of the second layer is [FAX Number], and the folder name of the third layer is [Date]. The formal folder path is completed by adding the folder path shown in the display field 914 to the end of the character string designated by the folder path 702 on the file server setting screen 700.

  For example, when the registered name is “ABC Trading”, the FAX number is “0311112222”, and the date is 01/01/2013, a folder path “root / ABC Trading / 0311112222/20130101” is set.

  Next, in the selection field 1921 of the folder path setting screen 1900 for the cooperation mode, the user designates the type of file stored in the folder designated by the folder path 702 of the file server setting screen 700 for notification. .

  There are two types of options: a shortcut file indicating a file path in which image data is stored and the image data itself. The selection column 1921 can be set when the check box 901 is checked. If not checked, no file is created for notification.

  The [Next] key 923 is a key for making a transition to the next test transmission screen 1000 in FIG. [Cancel] key 921 is a key for returning to status display screen 600. The “Return” key 922 is a key for returning to the file name setting screen 800.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the preset storage location for storing image data is a folder, and the hierarchy of the path of the folder is selected from the information regarding the transmission source of the image data and the date indicating the reception date. This is set using at least one piece of information.

  In this embodiment, image data transmitted by facsimile is received, and information related to the transmission source of image data includes a registered name indicating a name associated with the transmission source of the facsimile, and a facsimile of the transmission source. At least one of the FAX numbers indicating the numbers.

  8A is a diagram showing a test transmission screen 1000 displayed on the operation unit 220 of the MFP 101 in FIG. 2, and FIG. 8B shows the transfer settings 1100 set on each screen of FIGS. FIG.

  A test transmission screen 1000 shown in FIG. 8A is a screen for the user of the MFP 101 to perform test transmission to the file server 102.

  The user inputs an arbitrary transmission source FAX number used for test transmission in the FAX number 1001. Further, the user inputs an arbitrary reception date and time used for test transmission in the reception date and time 1002.

  In the test transmission, the test image data stored in advance in the HDD 214 by the additional application is actually transmitted to the file server 102.

  The user can confirm that the image data is normally stored in the folder of the file server 102 by executing the test transmission. Note that a screen showing the result of the test transmission may be displayed after the test transmission is executed.

  [Setting Confirmation] key 1011 is used to display which file name and image data are stored in which folder based on FAX number 1001 and reception date and time 1002 and the settings on the screens of FIGS. Is the key. Thereby, the user can confirm the content of the setting.

  The transfer setting 1100 in FIG. 8B is stored in the HDD 214 in CSV or XML format, but other formats may be used.

  A row 1101 describes the host name of the file server 102 input in the host name 701 of the file server setting screen 700.

  A row 1102 describes the starting point of the folder path input in the folder path 702 on the file server setting screen 700.

  A row 1103 describes a user name for logging in to the file server 102 input by the user name 703 on the file server setting screen 700.

  In a line 1104, a password for logging in to the file server 102 entered with the password 704 on the file server setting screen 700 is described.

  A line 1105 describes a file name setting rule set on the file name setting screen 800. In the case of FIG. 8B, file names are set using [_] (underbar) separators in the order of [Registered Name], [FAX Number], and [Date / Time].

  Line 1106 describes the folder path setting rules set on the folder path setting screen 900. In the case of FIG. 8B, folder paths are set in the order of [Registered Name], [FAX Number], and [Date].

  A row 1107 describes the host name of a file to be stored for notification by the folder monitoring application. In the present embodiment, the host name of the file server 102 input in the host name 701 on the file server setting screen 700 is described.

  Line 1108 describes the folder path of the file to be stored for notification by the folder monitoring application. In the present embodiment, the starting point of the folder path entered in the folder path 702 on the file server setting screen 700 is described.

  In a line 1109, a user name for logging in to the folder in the line 1108 is described. In the present embodiment, the user name input in the user name 703 on the file server setting screen 700 is described.

  In a row 1110, a password for logging in to the folder in the row 1108 is described. In the present embodiment, the password entered in the password 704 on the file server setting screen 700 is described.

  The row 1111 describes the type of file selected in the selection field 1921 of the cooperation mode folder path setting screen 1900. In the case of FIG. 8B, a shortcut file indicating a folder is created for notification.

  As described above, the storage location in the present embodiment is a folder, and this folder is provided in the file server 102. However, the storage location is not limited to the folder, the file server drive, the file server itself, Alternatively, the MFP 101 may be used, and in this case, the present embodiment can be applied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the shortcut and the duplicated image data are used as the notification information. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a text file describing that it has been received may be used.

  As for the file name of the notification information, in the case of a shortcut, the file name of the image data is used as the shortcut name, but the file name of the notification information may be a unique file name that can be distinguished from other files. Good.

  FIGS. 9 and 10 are flowcharts showing the procedure of the setting process executed by the CPU 211 of the MFP 101 in FIG.

  This setting process is a process for displaying the screens shown in FIGS. 5 to 8A and creating the transfer setting 1100 shown in FIG. 8B.

  In FIG. 9, the status display screen 600 shown in FIG. 5A is displayed on the operation unit 220 (step S501).

  Next, when the [To setting screen] key 602 on the status display screen 600 is pressed (YES in step S502), the mode setting screen 1800 shown in FIG. 5B is displayed on the operation unit 220 (step S503).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the [Cancel] key 1811 is pressed on the mode setting screen 1800 (step S504). As a result of the determination in step S504, if the [Cancel] key 1811 is pressed (YES in step S504), the process returns to step S501.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S504, if the [Cancel] key 1811 is not pressed (NO in step S504), it is determined whether or not the [standard mode] key 1801 is pressed (step S505).

  As a result of the determination in step S505, if the [standard mode] key 1801 is pressed (YES in step S505), the mode setting that the [standard mode] key 1801 is pressed on the mode setting screen 1800 is stored in the HDD 214. (Step S506), the process proceeds to Step S509.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S505, if the [standard mode] key 1801 is not pressed (NO in step S505), it is determined whether or not the [cooperation mode] key 1802 is pressed (step S507).

  If it is determined in step S507 that the [cooperation mode] key 1802 has not been pressed (NO in step S507), the process returns to step S504.

  On the other hand, when the [cooperation mode] key 1802 is pressed (YES in step S507), the mode setting that the [cooperation mode] key 1802 is pressed on the mode setting screen 1800 is stored in the HDD 214 (step S508).

  Next, the file server setting screen 700 shown in FIG. 6A is displayed on the operation unit 220 (step S509).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the [Cancel] key 711 is pressed on the file server setting screen 700 (step S510).

  If the [Cancel] key 711 is pressed as a result of the determination in step S510 (YES in step S510), the process returns to step S501.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S510 is that the [Cancel] key 711 has not been pressed (NO in step S510), it is determined whether or not the [Next] key 712 has been pressed (step S511).

  If the result of determination in step S511 is that the [Next] key 712 has not been pressed (NO in step S511), the process returns to step S509.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S511, if the [Next] key 712 is pressed (YES in step S511), the host name 701, folder path 702, user name 703 input on the file server setting screen 700 are displayed. The password 704 is stored in the HDD 214 (step S512).

  Next, the file name setting screen 800 shown in FIG. 6B is displayed on the operation unit 220 (step S513).

  It is determined whether or not the [Cancel] key 821 is pressed on the file name setting screen 800 (step S514).

  As a result of the determination in step S514, when the [Cancel] key 821 is pressed (YES in step S514), the process returns to step S501.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S514, if the [Cancel] key 821 is not pressed (NO in step S514), it is determined whether or not the [Return] key 822 is pressed (step S515).

  If the result of determination in step S515 is that the [Return] key 822 has been pressed (YES in step S515), the process returns to step S509.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S515, if the [Return] key 822 has not been pressed (NO in step S515), it is determined whether or not the [Next] key 823 has been pressed (step S516).

  If the result of determination in step S516 is that the [Next] key 823 has not been pressed (NO in step S516), processing returns to step S514.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S516, when the [Next] key 823 is pressed (YES in step S516), the file name setting designated on the file name setting screen 800 is stored in the HDD 214 (step S517). .

  Moving to FIG. 10, the mode setting stored in the HDD 214 in step S506 or S508 is referred to and it is determined whether or not the cooperation mode has been selected (step S518).

  If the cooperation mode is selected as a result of the determination in step S518 (YES in step S518), the cooperation mode folder path setting screen 1900 shown in FIG. 7B is displayed on the operation unit 220 (step S520). ), The process proceeds to step S521.

  On the other hand, if the cooperation mode is not selected as a result of the determination in step S518 (NO in step S518), the folder path setting screen 900 shown in FIG. 7A is displayed on the operation unit 220 (step S519). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the [Cancel] key 921 has been pressed (step S521). As a result of the determination in step S521, when the [Cancel] key 921 is pressed (YES in step S521), the process returns to step S501.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S521, if the [Cancel] key 921 is not pressed (NO in step S521), it is determined whether or not the [Return] key 922 is pressed (step S522).

  If the [Return] key 922 is pressed as a result of the determination in step S522 (YES in step S522), the process returns to step S513.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S522 is that the [Return] key 922 has not been pressed (NO in step S522), it is determined whether or not the [Next] key 923 has been pressed (step S523).

  If the result of determination in step S523 is that the [Next] key 923 has not been pressed (NO in step S523), the process returns to step S521.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S523, if the [Next] key 923 is pressed (YES in step S523), the content specified on the folder path setting screen 900 or the folder path setting screen 1900 for the cooperation mode is changed to the HDD 214. (Step S524).

  Next, the test transmission screen 1000 shown in FIG. 8A is displayed on the operation unit 220 (step S525).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the [Test transmission] key 1012 is pressed on the test transmission screen 1000 (step S526).

  As a result of the determination in step S526, when the [Test transmission] key 1012 is pressed (YES in step S526), the contents of the FAX number 1001 and the reception date and time 1002 and the contents set on the screens of FIGS. The test transmission is executed (step S527), and the process proceeds to step S528.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S526 is that the [Test transmission] key 1012 has not been pressed (NO in step S526), it is determined whether or not the [Cancel] key 1021 has been pressed (step S528).

  If the [Cancel] key 1021 is pressed as a result of the determination in step S528 (YES in step S528), the process returns to step S501.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S528 is that the [Cancel] key 1021 has not been pressed (YES in step S528), it is determined whether or not the [Return] key 1022 has been pressed (step S529).

  If the result of determination in step S529 is that the [Return] key 1022 has been pressed (YES in step S529), the process returns to step S518.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S529 that the [Return] key 1022 has not been pressed (NO in step S529), it is determined whether or not the [OK] key 1023 has been pressed (step S530).

  If the result of determination in step S530 is that the [OK] key 1023 has been pressed (step S530), this processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S530 that the [OK] key 1023 has not been pressed (NO in step S530), the process returns to step S526.

  By the setting process described above, the transfer setting 1100 shown in FIG. 8B is created and stored in the HDD 214.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a transfer processing procedure executed by the CPU 211 of the MFP 101 in FIG.

  This transfer process is a process of transferring image data received by the MFP 101 to the file server 102.

  In FIG. 11, the FAX receiving unit 411 receives image data by facsimile (step S1301). This step S1301 corresponds to receiving means for receiving image data.

  Next, the transfer unit 412 internally transfers the image data to the application reception unit 422 by FTP (step S1302).

  Then, the application transfer unit 421 acquires the transmission source FAX number and the reception date and time from the control file transferred together with the image data (step S1303).

  Next, the application transfer unit 421 acquires a file server setting included in the transfer setting 1100 (step S1304).

  The application transfer unit 421 executes a file name crafting process for creating a file name set in the image data (step S1305).

  Then, the application transfer unit 421 executes a folder path creation process for creating a folder path for specifying the storage destination of the image data (step S1306).

  Next, the application transfer unit 421 accesses the file server 102 (step S1307). At this time, the user name and password included in the file server setting acquired in step S1304 are transmitted to the file server 102, and the result of authentication by the file server 102 is received.

  The application transfer unit 421 determines whether the authentication has succeeded and the user has logged in to the file server 102 (step S1308). If the result of determination in step S1308 is that login to the file server 102 has failed (NO in step S1308), this process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1308 that the file server 102 has been logged in (YES in step S1308), the application transfer unit 421 determines whether the folder indicated by the folder path created in step S1306 exists. Confirmation is made by making an inquiry to the file server 102 (step S1309).

  Next, the application transfer unit 421 determines whether the corresponding folder exists (step S1310).

  As a result of the determination in step S1310, if the corresponding folder exists (YES in step S1310), the process proceeds to step S1312.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S1310, if the corresponding folder does not exist (NO in step S1310), the application transfer unit 421 causes the file server 102 to create the folder indicated by the folder path created in step S1306. The request is made (step S1311).

  Next, the application transfer unit 421 externally transfers the image data to the file server 102 (step S1312), and stores the image data in the folder indicated by the folder path created in step S1306. This step S1312 corresponds to image data storage means for storing the received image data in a preset storage location.

  Then, the application transfer unit 421 acquires the folder path setting included in the transfer setting 1100 (step S1313).

  Whether or not to create a notification shortcut is determined by referring to the type of notification file included in the folder path setting acquired in step S1313 (step S1314). Here, the determination is made based on whether or not the type of notification file is a value indicating a shortcut file.

  If a notification shortcut is to be created as a result of the determination in step S1314 (YES in step S1314), a shortcut file including information indicating the file path of the image data transferred in step S1312 is created with the file name created in S1305. (Step S1315).

  The application transfer unit 421 stores the created shortcut file by externally transferring it to the notification folder path of the file server 102 having the notification host name included in the folder path setting (step S1316). The process ends.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S1314, if a notification shortcut is not created (NO in step S1314), the notification file type that is a copy of the image data is referred to by referring to the type of notification file included in the folder path setting. It is determined whether or not to create image data (step S1317). Here, determination is made based on whether or not the type of file for notification is a value indicating image data.

  As a result of the determination in step S1317, when the notification image data is not created (NO in step S1317), this process ends.

  On the other hand, when the notification image data is created as a result of the determination in step S1317 (YES in step S1317), the application transfer unit 421 uses the file server 102 having the image data as the notification host name included in the folder path setting. Is stored in the folder path for notification (step S1318), and the process is terminated.

  Steps S1315 and 1318 correspond to notification information storage means for storing the notification information for notifying that the image data has been received and for notifying that the image data has been received in one notification storage location provided in advance. . In the present embodiment, the predetermined one notification storage location is a folder indicated by the above-described notification folder path.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the file name creation process in step S1305 of FIG.

  In FIG. 12, the application transfer unit 421 acquires a file name setting included in the transfer setting 1100 (step S1401).

  Next, the application transfer unit 421 inquires of the address book storage unit 414 about the name registered in association with the FAX number of the transmission source (step S1402). In this step S1402, when the FAX number information registered in the address book and the FAX number of the transmission source includes hyphens (-), spaces (), etc., those characters are removed and only the numbers are removed. The registered name is acquired when the two match.

  Next, the application transfer unit 421 determines whether or not the registered name can be acquired from the address book storage unit 414 (step S1403).

  If the registered name can be acquired as a result of the determination in step S1403 (YES in step S1403), the application transfer unit 421 sets the acquired registered name as a part of the file name (step S1404). The process proceeds to step S1406.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S1403, if the registered name cannot be acquired (NO in step S1403), the application transfer unit 421 sets the default name as a part of the file name (step S1405). The process proceeds to step S1406.

  An example of failure in obtaining a registered name is when the sender's FAX number is not registered in the address book.

  Next, the application transfer unit 421 determines whether or not the FAX number acquired in step S1303 exists (step S1406). Here, it is determined whether or not FAX number information has been transmitted from the transmission source.

  If it is determined in step S1406 that a FAX number exists (YES in step S1406), the application transfer unit 421 sets the FAX number acquired in step S1303 as part of the file name (step S1407). The process proceeds to step S1409.

  On the other hand, if the FAX number does not exist as a result of the determination in step S1406 (NO in step S1406), the application transfer unit 421 sets the default name as part of the file name (step S1408), and proceeds to step S1409. move on.

  Next, the application transfer unit 421 sets the reception date and time acquired in step S1303 as a part of the file name (step S1409), and ends this process.

  The setting in steps S1404 to S1409 is performed according to the contents of the file name setting acquired in step S1401. The default name in steps S1405 and 1408 is, for example, a character string “transmission source name unknown”.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the folder path creation process in step S1306 of FIG.

  In FIG. 13, the application transfer unit 421 acquires a folder path setting included in the transfer setting 1100 (step S1501).

  Next, the application transfer unit 421 inquires of the address book storage unit 414 about the name registered in association with the FAX number of the transmission source (step S1502). In addition, when the name already registered by step S1402 of FIG. 12 has been acquired, this step S1502 may be abbreviate | omitted.

  Next, the application transfer unit 421 determines whether or not the registered name has been acquired from the address book storage unit 414 (step S1503).

  If the registered name can be acquired as a result of the determination in step S1503 (YES in step S1503), the application transfer unit 421 sets the acquired registered name as part of the folder path (step S1504). The process proceeds to step S1506.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S1503, if the registered name cannot be acquired (NO in step S1503), the application transfer unit 421 sets the default name as part of the folder path (step S1505). The process proceeds to step S1506.

  An example of failure in obtaining a registered name is when the sender's FAX number is not registered in the address book.

  Next, the application transfer unit 421 determines whether or not the FAX number acquired in step S1303 exists (step S1506). Here, it is determined whether or not FAX number information has been transmitted from the transmission source.

  If it is determined in step S1506 that a FAX number exists (YES in step S1506), the application transfer unit 421 sets the FAX number acquired in step S1303 as part of the folder path (step S1507). The process proceeds to step S1509.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1506 that the FAX number does not exist (NO in step S1506), the application transfer unit 421 sets the default name as part of the folder path (step S1508), and the process advances to step S1509. move on.

  Next, the application transfer unit 421 sets the reception date acquired in step S1303 as a part of the folder path (step S1509), and ends this process.

  The settings in steps S1504 to S1409 are performed according to the contents of the folder path setting acquired in step S1501. The default name in steps S1505 and 1508 is, for example, a character string “transmission source name unknown”.

  To summarize the processing contents described above, first, the user performs settings on each screen of FIGS. 5 to 7, and the transfer setting 1100 shown in FIG. 8B is stored in the HDD 214 by the setting processing of FIG. 9. .

  Then, the transfer process shown in FIG. 11 is executed based on the transfer setting 1100, whereby the image data is transferred and the notification shortcut is transferred to the notification folder.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a procedure of new arrival notification processing executed by the CPU 311 of the client PC 103 in FIG.

  This process is a process in which the folder monitoring application 2010 monitors the folder of the file server 102 and issues a new arrival notification.

  In FIG. 14, the setting of the folder monitored by the folder monitoring unit 2011 is acquired from the HDD 314 (step S2301). The setting of the folder to be monitored is a folder path input in advance via a screen for setting a folder to be monitored (not shown) by the user, and is stored in the HDD 314.

  Next, the folder monitoring unit 2011 accesses the file server 102 and acquires a file list of folders to be monitored (step S2302). This step S2302 corresponds to acquisition means for acquiring a list of notification information stored in the notification storage location at predetermined intervals.

  Then, the folder monitoring unit 2011 determines whether there is a file list of the folder previously acquired (step S2303).

  As a result of the determination in step S2303, if there is no file list of the folder acquired previously (NO in step S2303), the file list acquired in step S2302 is stored in the HDD 314 (step S2308) and waits for a certain time ( Step S2309) and return to step S2303.

  The waiting time is set such that the user can be notified in real time as much as possible without overloading the CPU 311. An example of the waiting time is about 1 minute.

  Returning to step S2303, as a result of the determination in step S2303, if there is a file list of the previously acquired folder (YES in step S2303), the folder monitoring unit 2011 acquires the previously acquired file list (step S2304).

  Then, the folder monitoring unit 2011 compares the new file list acquired in step S2302 with the previous file list acquired in step S2304 (step S2305), and the files that do not exist in the previous file list but exist in the new file list. Search for new documents that are.

  As a result, it is determined whether or not there is a new arrival document (step S2306). If the result of determination in step S2306 is that there is no newly arrived document (NO in step S2306), the process proceeds to step S2308.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2306 that there is a new arrival document (YES in step S2306), the notification unit 2012 displays a new arrival notification screen on the display 320 (step S2307), and the process proceeds to step S2308. This step S2307 corresponds to display means for displaying on the display 320 which is a display unit that there is newly arrived image data by using the acquired list of notification information.

  The processing in the flowchart described above repeats the processing from step S2302 to S2308 while the folder monitoring application 2010 is running.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a new arrival notification screen 2100 displayed in step S2307 of FIG.

  In FIG. 15, the new arrival notification screen 2100 has a new arrival document list 2101 and displays a newly created file name 2111 and the like in the new arrival document list 2101. The user can display the contents of the selected file on the display 320 by selecting the file name displayed on the new arrival notification screen 2100.

  In the embodiment described above, by providing the cooperation mode folder path setting screen 1900, even when the received image data is distributed and stored in a plurality of folders, the user can simply monitor one folder with the folder monitoring application. It is possible to notify that image data has been stored.

  Next, modified examples of the above-described file name setting screen 800 and folder path setting screen 900 will be described.

  16A shows a file name setting screen 1600, and FIG. 16B shows a folder path setting screen 1700.

  A file name setting screen 1600 shown in FIG. 16A is a screen for designating a rule for setting a file name to be set for image data to be transferred to the file server 102 by the user of the MFP 101.

  In the selection field 1601, the user designates the type of information to be used as the first keyword that is the first keyword arranged among the three keywords. The user of the MFP 101 selects the type of information from the candidates of [Registered Name], [FAX Number], and [Date / Time] presented by the pull-down menu.

  [Registered name] is a name registered in advance in the address book in association with the FAX number of the transmission source of the image data. [FAX number] is the FAX number of the transmission source of the image data. [Date / Time] is the reception date / time of image data.

  In the selection field 1602, the user designates the type of information to be used as the second keyword, which is the second keyword placed among the three keywords. Similar to the first keyword, the user of the MFP 101 selects the type of information from the candidates of [Registered Name], [FAX Number], and [Date / Time] presented by the pull-down menu.

  In the selection field 1603, the user designates the type of information to be used as the third keyword, which is the keyword arranged last among the three keywords. Similar to the first keyword, the user of the MFP 101 selects the type of information from the candidates of [Registered Name], [FAX Number], and [Date / Time] presented by the pull-down menu.

  In the selection field 1604, the user designates a separator (separator) for separating the above three types of information. The user of the MFP 101 selects the type of information from the candidates [-] (hyphen), [_] (underbar), and [] (space) presented by the pull-down menu.

  In the display column 1605, the arrangement order and separators of various information according to the selections in the selection columns 1601 to 1604 are shown. In the case of FIG. 16, it can be seen that the first keyword is [registered name], the second keyword is [FAX number], the third keyword is [date / time], and the separator is [_] (underscore).

  For example, when the registered name is “ABC Trading”, the FAX number is “0311112222”, and the date is “01/01/2013 12:15:10”, the file name “ABC Trading_0311112222_20130101121510.pdf” is set. The

  Next, on the folder path setting screen 1700 in FIG. 16B, the user of the MFP 101 designates a folder path setting rule for specifying a folder as a storage destination of image data.

  When the user checks the check box 1701, the image data is stored in the folder specified by the check boxes 1702-1704. On the other hand, if not checked, the image data is stored in the area designated by the folder path 702 on the file server setting screen 700.

  The folder path for specifying the storage destination of the image data is set by combining three types of information of [registered name], [FAX number], and [date].

  [Registered name] is a name registered in advance in the address book in association with the FAX number of the transmission source of the image data. [FAX number] is the FAX number of the transmission source of the image data. [Date] is the reception date of the image data.

  The user of the MFP 101 can use the check boxes 1701 to 1703 to specify the arrangement order of the three pieces of information described above. When the check box 1701 is checked, a folder path is set in which three types of information are combined in the order of [Registered Name], [FAX Number], and [Date].

  For example, when the registration name is “ABC Trading”, the FAX number is “0311112222”, and the date is “01/01/2013”, the folder path “root / ABC Trading / 0311112222/20130101” is set.

  When the user checks the check box 1702, a folder path in which three types of information are combined in the order of [date], [registered name], and [FAX number] is set. When the user checks the check box 1703, a folder path in which three types of information are combined in the order of [FAX number], [Registered name], and [Date] is set.

  Here, only some arrangement orders are candidates and not all arrangement orders are candidates, but all arrangement orders may be displayed as candidates.

  As described above, the image processing system 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to acquire a name registered in the address book in association with a FAX number that is transmission source information of received image data. Yes.

  The image processing system 1 is configured to set a folder path using the acquired name and store the received image data in a folder indicated by the set folder path.

  Further, the image processing system 1 according to the present embodiment sets a folder path using the transmission source information or the reception date of the received image data, and stores the received image data in the folder indicated by the set folder path. It is configured.

  In addition, the image processing system 1 according to the present embodiment accepts designation of the arrangement order of multiple types of information, sets a folder path that combines multiple types of information according to the accepted designation, and displays the folder indicated by the set folder path Is configured to store the received image data.

  By having these configurations, it is possible to easily perform settings for sorting and storing received image data in a plurality of folders.

  In the above description, an example in which three types of information of [registered name], [FAX number], and [date] (or [date / time]) are combined has been described, but other types of information are used. Also good. Further, two or more types of information may be combined.

  Further, the image data to be transferred to the file server 102 is not limited to those received by facsimile, but may be image data received by e-mail or other communication protocols.

  In the above description, the example in which the image data is stored in the folder of the file server 102 connected to the network has been described. However, the image data may be stored in the folder of the HDD 214 of the MFP 101.

  Next, a modification of the setting process of FIGS. 9 and 10 will be described.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the setting process in which a new process is inserted between step S524 and step S525 of FIG.

  In step S2201, a notification file server setting screen is displayed on the operation unit 220 (step S2201).

  This file server setting screen for notification is different in name from the file server setting screen 700 shown in FIG. 6 (A), and the user stores it for notification on the file server setting screen for notification as in FIG. 6 (A). Enter the server host name, folder path, user name, and password.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the [Cancel] key 711 has been pressed (step S2202). As a result of the determination in step S2202, if the [Cancel] key 711 is pressed (YES in step S2202), the process returns to step S501.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S2202 is that the [Cancel] key 711 has not been pressed (NO in step S2202), it is determined whether or not the [Next] key 712 has been pressed (step S2203).

  If the result of determination in step S2203 is that the [Next] key 712 has not been pressed (NO in step S2203), the process returns to step S2202.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S2203, if the [Next] key 712 is pressed (YES in step S2203), the notification file server setting input on the notification file server setting screen is stored in the HDD 214. (Step S2204), the process is terminated.

  The contents of the notification file server setting are stored in lines 1107, 1108, 1109, and 1110 of the transfer setting 1100.

  By adding the above steps S2201 to S2204, it is also possible to configure so that even if there is a folder monitored by the folder monitoring application in a location different from the file server setting.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the received image data is stored in a preset storage location (step S1312), the stored image data is indicated, and the image data is received. The notification information for notification is stored in one notification storage location provided in advance (steps S1316 and 1318), and thus the received image data is stored in a plurality of storage locations or the storage location is changed. However, if one notification storage location is monitored, it can be notified that image data has been received.

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The present invention is also realized by executing the following processing. That is, software (program) that realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments is supplied to a system or apparatus via a network or various storage media, and a computer (or CPU, MPU, etc.) of the system or apparatus reads the program code. It is a process to be executed. In this case, the program and the storage medium storing the program constitute the present invention.

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102 File server 210 Control unit 211, 311 CPU
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223 Modem 320 Display 411 FAX reception unit 412 Transfer unit 421 Application transfer unit 422 Application reception unit 2011 Folder monitoring unit 2012 Notification unit

Claims (9)

Receiving means for receiving image data;
An image data storing means for storing a file of the image data received, and based on the folder to be specified according to the image data the received preset condition by the receiving means,
A notification information storage means for storing a notification file for notifying that the image data has been received by the reception means in one notification folder monitored by a client application ;
The client application detects a notification file newly stored in the one notification folder to be monitored, and notifies the user that the image data has been received based on the detected notification file. An image processing apparatus which is an application for notification . The notification file stored in the one notification folder is a shortcut file indicating a file path to the image data file stored in the folder specified based on the preset condition , The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image processing apparatus is at least one of a file obtained by duplicating the image data file stored in the folder specified based on the preset condition. . The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the folder specified based on the preset condition is provided in a file server. Before Symbol image data storage means, information about the origin of the image data received before reporting, and at least one information among the information indicating the date received, based on the condition that the preset, the image data identifying the path of the folder to be stored the file, wherein the file of the image data thus received, to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that stored in the folder of the specified path Image processing apparatus. It said image data storage means, according to the file name of the image data file, and sets with at least one information of information about the origin of the image data, and information indicating the reception time The image processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4 . The receiving means receives image data transmitted by facsimile,
Information about the sender of the image data, information indicating the name associated with the facsimile sender, and claims, characterized in that at least one of information indicating the number of the sender of the facsimile The image processing apparatus according to claim 4 or 5 . An image processing system including an image processing device and an information processing device,
The image processing apparatus includes:
Receiving means for receiving image data;
An image data storing means for storing a file of the image data received, and based on the folder to be specified according to the image data the received preset condition by the receiving means,
A notification information storage means for storing a notification file for notifying that the image data has been received by the reception means in one notification folder monitored by a client application ;
The information processing apparatus includes:
Detecting means for detecting a notification file newly stored in the one notification folder to be monitored ;
An image processing system comprising: notification means for notifying a user that the image data has been received based on the detected notification file . A control method for an image processing apparatus, comprising:
A receiving step in which the receiving means of the image processing apparatus receives image data;
The first storage unit of the image processing apparatus, the file of the image data received by the receiving step, preset conditions based have been the received folder in a storage specified in accordance with image data An image data storage step to perform,
The second storage means of the image processing apparatus stores a notification file for notifying that the image data has been received in the reception step in one notification folder monitored by the client application. An information storage step for notification , and
The client application refers to a user who has detected a notification file newly stored in the one notification folder to be monitored and has received the image data based on the detected notification file. A method for controlling an image processing apparatus, characterized in that the application is a notification application . The computer,
The file of the image data received by the receiving means, the image data storage means for storing in a folder specified in accordance with the image data the received based on preset conditions,
Notification information storage means for storing a notification file for notifying that the image data has been received by the receiving means in one notification folder monitored by a client application ;
Computer program to function as.

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