JP6772083B2 - Terminal equipment, information processing programs, and information processing equipment - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a terminal device, an information processing program, and an information processing device, and is an image forming device (for example, an image forming device that can accept operations from an external information processing device (for example, a mobile phone terminal, a smart phone, etc.) connected by communication). For example, it can be applied to a multifunction device, etc.).

In conventional information processing devices such as multifunction devices, there are devices that support operations from terminal devices such as mobile phone terminals and smartphones, in addition to the operation unit of the device body. Conventionally, there is an image forming apparatus described in Patent Document 1 as an information processing apparatus corresponding to an operation from an external terminal apparatus.

In the image forming apparatus described in Patent Document 1, when operation setting requests are received from the operation unit of the apparatus main body and the portable terminal, the jobs executed by the image forming apparatus from the received plurality of operation setting requests compete with each other. To judge. Then, the image forming apparatus described in Patent Document 1 determines whether or not the user who operates the operation unit and the user who operates the portable terminal are the same user. Then, the image forming apparatus described in Patent Document 1 determines whether or not to permit the request for the accepted operation setting from the user identification result and the determination result of the job content, and accepts only the permitted operation setting.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-11619

However, conventionally, in an information processing device that also supports operations from an external terminal device, the user changes from a state in which the function desired to be executed cannot be executed to a state in which the function can be executed. There is a problem that the function cannot be provided by a simple operation.

Therefore, a terminal device, an information processing program, and an information processing device that improve the convenience of the user of the terminal device when receiving an operation of the information processing device (for example, an image forming device) by using an external terminal device are desired. ing.

The first terminal device of the present invention communicates with (1) an information processing device capable of executing processing of one or a plurality of types of functions, and confirms an operating state of each function of the information processing device. Means and (2) input and reception of function execution information for instructing the information processing device to execute a function, and processing of a function that cannot be immediately executed depending on the operating state of the information processing device. An input receiving means capable of accepting input of function execution information for instructing reservation execution, and (3) instructing the information processing apparatus to process and execute a function according to the function execution information received by the input receiving means. It has an instruction means, and (4) the input receiving means displays and outputs a function operation screen in which function buttons corresponding to each function of the information processing device are arranged, and the function button pressed on the function operation screen. (5) The input receiving means may operate by switching between an operation mode in which reservation execution can be accepted and an operation mode in which reservation execution cannot be accepted. When operating in an operation mode that is possible and cannot accept reservation execution, the display state of the function button of the function confirmed to be unusable by the operation state confirmation means is changed on the function operation screen to indicate that the operation is not possible. It is characterized by doing.

The second information processing program of the present invention communicates a computer mounted on a terminal device with an information processing device capable of performing processing of (1) one or a plurality of types of functions, and operates a state of the information processing device. The operation state confirmation means for confirming the above, and (2) input / reception of function execution information for instructing the information processing device to execute the function, and immediately executed according to the operation state of the information processing device. Regarding the processing of the function that cannot be performed, the input receiving means capable of accepting the input of the function execution information for instructing the reservation execution, and (3) the processing execution of the function according to the function execution information received by the input receiving means are described. It functions as an instruction means for instructing the information processing device, and (4) the input receiving means displays and outputs a function operation screen in which function buttons corresponding to each function of the information processing device are arranged, and displays and outputs the function operation screen on the function operation screen. Input of function execution information related to the pressed function button is received, and (5) the input receiving means switches between an operation mode in which reservation execution can be accepted and an operation mode in which reservation execution cannot be accepted. When operating in an operation mode in which reserved execution cannot be accepted, the display state of the function button of the function confirmed to be unusable by the operation state confirmation means is displayed on the function operation screen. It is characterized by being changed so that it cannot be operated .

A third aspect of the present invention is an information processing apparatus capable of executing processing of one or a plurality of types of functions: (1) an operating state confirmation means for confirming the operating state of each function related to the information processing device, and (2). A function execution information acquisition means for receiving and acquiring function execution information instructing the execution of any of the corresponding functions from an external terminal device, and (3) a function acquired by the function execution information acquisition means. Check whether the function related to the execution information can be executed immediately, if the function can be executed immediately, control to execute the function immediately, and if the function cannot be executed immediately. have a control means for performing control to execute the function after the said function becomes executable, the (4) when the terminal device is brought close, short-range data communication unit to initiate communication with the terminal device Further, (5) the control means can execute the function when it is confirmed by the operation state confirmation means that the function related to the function execution information acquired by the function execution information acquisition means cannot be executed immediately. After that, the terminal device is notified that the function can be executed, and when the short-range data communication unit detects that the terminal device is approached, the terminal device supplies the information. It is characterized in that function execution is controlled according to function execution information .

According to the present invention, when the operation of the information processing device is received by using the external terminal device, the convenience of the user of the terminal device can be improved.

It is a block diagram which showed the connection structure and the functional structure of the image forming apparatus and the mobile terminal apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which showed the internal structure of the process control part which comprises the mobile terminal apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the operation of the image forming apparatus and the mobile terminal apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed the configuration example of the function operation screen displayed by the mobile terminal apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed the configuration example of the reservation execution confirmation screen displayed on the mobile terminal apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which showed the connection structure and the functional structure of the image forming apparatus and the mobile terminal apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which showed the internal structure of the processing control part which comprises the mobile terminal apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the operation of the image forming apparatus and the mobile terminal apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which showed the connection structure and the functional structure of the image forming apparatus and the mobile terminal apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed the configuration example (the 1) of the function operation screen displayed by the mobile terminal apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed the configuration example (the 1) of the operation screen displayed by the image forming apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed the configuration example (the 2) of the operation screen displayed by the image forming apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed the configuration example (the 2) of the function operation screen displayed by the mobile terminal apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the operation of the image forming apparatus and the mobile terminal apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment.

(A) First Embodiment Hereinafter, the terminal device and the information processing program according to the present invention, and the first embodiment of the information processing device will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Hereinafter, an example in which the terminal device of the present invention is applied to a mobile terminal device and the information processing device of the present invention is applied to an image forming device will be described.

(A-1) Configuration of First Embodiment FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a connection configuration and an internal configuration of devices (information processing device and image forming device) related to the first embodiment.

In this embodiment, it is assumed that the image forming apparatus 100 and the mobile terminal apparatus 200 are connected via the communication line 500. The specific medium and specifications of the communication line 500 are not limited, and various network configurations can be applied. Here, a wireless communication interface such as a wireless LAN or Bluetooth (registered trademark) can be applied between the mobile terminal device 200 and the image forming device 100.

Next, the internal configuration of the image forming apparatus 100 will be described.

The image forming apparatus 100 includes an image forming processing unit 101, an operation unit 102, a processing control unit 103, an operation display unit 105, a data transmission / reception unit 107, a scanner unit 108, and a fax unit 109.

The processing control unit 103 is responsible for the control function of the entire image forming apparatus 100 (components including the image forming processing unit 101, the operation unit 102, the operation display unit 105, the data transmission / reception unit 107, the scanner unit 108, and the FAX unit 109). There is.

The data transmission / reception unit 107 has a function of a network interface for connecting to the communication line 500. Various network interfaces can be applied to the data transmission / reception unit 107.

The image forming processing unit 101 has a printing function (image forming function) of printing an image based on the supplied print data on a medium (image forming process). The image forming processing unit 101 performs printing processing under the control of the processing control unit 103.

The scanner unit 108 has a function of reading a document and generating the scanned image data.

The FAX unit 109 performs a process of transmitting a FAX signal based on the supplied image data to a destination (for example, transmitting via a public telephone line) and receiving a FAX signal from a source (for example, via a public telephone line). (Receive) processing, etc.

The operation display unit 105 has a function of receiving an operation from the user and outputting information to the user (for example, the usage state of the own device). In other words, the operation display unit 105 is responsible for the function of the user interface in the image forming apparatus 100. The devices constituting the operation display unit 105 are not limited, but for example, an operation screen (GUI screen) is displayed on the touch panel display to output information to the user and an input operation from the user (for example, pressing a software key, etc.). Operation by) may be accepted. Further, the operation display unit 105 may include one or a plurality of hardware keys in addition to the touch panel display described above.

Next, each function corresponding to the image forming apparatus 100 will be described.

In this embodiment, the processing control unit 103 controls each component in response to a user operation to print a scanned image of the original on paper (hereinafter, referred to as a “copy function”). A function to generate image data obtained by scanning a document (hereinafter referred to as "scanner function") and a function to print on paper based on print data supplied from an external device or the like (hereinafter referred to as "print function"). , It is assumed that the function of transmitting and receiving FAX (hereinafter referred to as "FAX function") is supported.

In the image forming apparatus 100, the processing control unit 103 controls the scanner unit 108, the image forming processing unit 101, and the like to realize the copy function. When the processing control unit 103 receives an execution instruction of the copy function by the user's operation, the processing control unit 103 causes the scanner unit 108 to read the original, acquires the image data obtained by reading the original, and converts the image data acquired by the image forming processing unit 101 into the image data. Print the based image (print on paper).

Further, in the image forming apparatus 100, the scanner function is realized by the processing control unit 103 controlling the scanner unit 108 and the like. When the processing control unit 103 receives the execution instruction of the scanner function by the user's operation, the processing control unit 103 causes the scanner unit 108 to read the document and outputs the scanned image data by a predetermined method. At this time, the method of outputting the image data acquired by the processing control unit 103 is not limited, and for example, it may be transmitted (transmitted by communication) to a device such as an external file server (not shown) for recording. Alternatively, recording may be performed on a data recording medium (for example, a USB memory, a memory card, etc.) (not shown).

Further, in the image forming apparatus 100, the processing control unit 103 controls the image forming processing unit 101 and the like to realize the printing function. For example, when the data transmission / reception unit 107 receives print data (print job data) from the outside and executes a print function, the processing control unit 103 controls the image formation processing unit 101 to obtain an image based on the print data. Print (print on paper).

Furthermore, in the image forming apparatus 100, the processing control unit 103 controls the scanner unit 108, the fax unit 109, the image forming processing unit 101, and the like to realize the fax function. For example, when the fax unit 109 receives a fax (receives a fax signal), the processing control unit 103 controls the image forming processing unit 101 to print (print on paper) an image based on the received fax signal. When the processing control unit 103 receives the fax transmission by the user's operation, the processing control unit 103 causes the scanner unit 108 to read the document, acquires the image data obtained by reading the document, and causes the fax unit 109 to obtain an image based on the acquired image data. Send a fax (send a fax to the specified destination).

In this embodiment, the image forming apparatus 100 will be described as corresponding to the above-mentioned four functions (scan function, copy function, printing function, and FAX function), but the corresponding functions of the image forming apparatus 100 The type and number are not limited. That is, the image forming apparatus 100 may include only a part of the above-mentioned functions, or may further correspond to other functions.

Then, the image forming apparatus 100 of this embodiment receives an operation (for example, an operation reception for executing each function) not only from the operation display unit 105 mounted on the own device but also from an external device (for example, the mobile terminal device 200). ) Shall be possible. That is, it is assumed that the processing control unit 103 communicates with the mobile terminal device 200 via the communication line 500 and can accept the operation of executing each function. Further, it is assumed that the processing control unit 103 can accept the operation of each function execution from the user by using the operation display unit 105.

Next, an example of the internal configuration of the mobile terminal device 200 will be described.

In this embodiment, the mobile terminal device 200 has a data transmission / reception unit 201, a processing control unit 203, and an operation display unit 205.

The processing control unit 203 has a control function of the entire mobile terminal device 200 (components including the data transmission / reception unit 201 and the operation display unit 205).

The operation display unit 205 has a function of receiving an operation from the user and outputting information to the user. In other words, the operation display unit 205 is responsible for the function of the user interface in the mobile terminal device 200. The devices constituting the operation display unit 205 are not limited, but for example, an operation screen (GUI screen) is displayed on the touch panel display to output information to the user and an input operation from the user (for example, pressing a software key, etc.). Operation by) may be accepted. Further, the operation display unit 205 may include one or a plurality of hardware keys in addition to the touch panel display described above.

The data transmission / reception unit 201 has a function of a network interface for connecting to the communication line 500. Various network interfaces can be applied to the data transmission / reception unit 201.

The processing control unit 203 of the mobile terminal device 200 instructs the image forming device 100 to execute a function in response to a user operation. The processing control unit 203 may be realized, for example, in the form of an application that operates on the mobile terminal device 200 (processing control unit 203). That is, the mobile terminal device 200 may be realized by installing a program (including an information processing program according to an embodiment) on a computer mounted on a terminal device such as a smart phone or a mobile phone terminal.

The processing control unit 203 performs a process of displaying an operation screen (hereinafter, referred to as a “function operation screen”) for operating each function of the image forming apparatus 100 on the operation display unit 205.

Then, the processing control unit 203 executes each function (each function supported by the image forming apparatus 100) on the function operation screen, and information including information of each set value when executing each function (hereinafter, "function"). (Also referred to as "execution information") is received, and the received content is transmitted to the image forming apparatus 100. Further, the processing control unit 203 also performs a process of acquiring the current state of the image forming apparatus 100 and reflecting the contents based on the acquired information on the function operation screen.

Further, the processing control unit 203 also corresponds to a function of reserving the execution of the function (hereinafter, referred to as “reserved execution”) when there is a function that cannot start the immediate execution due to the usage state of the image forming apparatus 100. It is assumed that there is. The processing control unit 203 executes a function desired to be executed by the user in the image forming apparatus 100 depending on the usage state of the image forming apparatus 100 (for example, the usage state due to the function execution of another user or the usage state due to fax reception or the like). If it is not possible, the user accepts an operation of an execution instruction of the function (including an operation of changing various setting values), and a reservation is made in advance after the usage state of the image forming apparatus 100 changes and the function can be executed. The image forming apparatus 100 is instructed to execute the function for which the execution has been accepted.

In this embodiment, the processing control unit 203 has a reservation execution setting holding unit 301 for holding a set value of whether the reservation execution function is enabled (enabled) or disabled (disabled). .. The reservation execution setting holding unit 301 has a value indicating that the reservation execution function is enabled (enabled) (for example, "1") or a value indicating that the reserved execution function is disabled (disabled) (for example, "0"). It will be described as holding the flag information indicated by any of. The data format held by the reservation execution setting holding unit 301 is not limited. The processing control unit 203 can accept the reservation execution from the user only when the setting value held in the reservation execution setting holding unit 301 is a value indicating that the reservation execution function is possible.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a function operation screen displayed on the operation display unit 205 of the mobile terminal device 200.

As shown in FIG. 4, the function operation screen includes a function button B101 corresponding to a copy function, a function button B102 corresponding to a scan function, a function button B103 corresponding to a print function, a function button B104 corresponding to a fax function, and a reservation. A switching button B100 for accepting changeover between enable / disable (valid / invalid) of execution is arranged.

When the switching button B100 is pressed, the processing control unit 203 changes the set value of the reservation execution setting holding unit 301. Further, on the switching button B100, the setting contents (possible (ON) or impossible (OFF)) of the current reservation execution are displayed. On the function operation screen, when the switching button B100 is pressed, the setting contents of the reservation execution are switched to enable (ON) or disable (OFF). Further, when the switching button B100 is pressed on the function operation screen, the processing control unit 203 also changes the setting value of the reservation execution setting holding unit 301 to the value after switching.

On the function operation screen, when any of the function buttons B101 to B104 corresponding to each function is pressed, the processing control unit 203 accepts the input of the function execution information (setting contents) corresponding to the pressed function (for example). , Display an input screen (not shown) to accept input). It is possible to input function execution information corresponding to each function. For example, when the function button B102 corresponding to the scan function is pressed on the function operation screen, the processing control unit 203 uses each set value related to the scan function (for example, reading resolution, single-sided reading / double-sided reading) as function execution information. Settings, color / monochrome settings, etc.) are accepted. Since the same items as those of various multifunction devices can be applied to the function execution information corresponding to each function, the detailed input screen configuration will not be described.

On the function operation screen, when operating in a state (mode) in which reservation execution is not possible (OFF), the function buttons corresponding to the functions that can be used in the image forming apparatus 100 are displayed in black on a white background with the characters of the function name. For the function buttons that are displayed and can be operated (pressed) (hereinafter, also referred to as "operable state") and correspond to the functions that cannot be used in the image forming apparatus 100, the characters of the function name are white on a black background. Is displayed and the operation (pressing) is impossible (hereinafter, also referred to as "inoperable state"). Then, on the function operation screen in which the reservation execution is disabled (OFF), the function buttons related to the disabled functions are disabled. The display contents of the operable state of each function button and the display pattern of the non-operable state are not limited to the example of FIG. 4, and various display patterns can be applied.

On the function operation screen in the state where reservation execution is possible (ON), when all the functions are available, all the function buttons B101 to B104 are in the operable state as shown in FIG. 4C. Further, on the function operation screen in the state where reservation execution is possible (ON), when the copy function is being executed (in use) (for example, it is being used by operation input from another mobile terminal device 200 or the operation display unit 105). In the case of), the functions of copy, scanner, and FAX that use the scanner unit 108 cannot be used, but the function buttons B101, B102, and B104 corresponding to those functions are in an operable state as shown in FIG. 4C.

As described above, in the first embodiment, the processing control unit 103 of the image forming apparatus 100 realizes an operating state confirmation means for confirming the usage state (operating state) of each function of the image forming apparatus 100. Further, in the first embodiment, the function execution information acquisition means for acquiring the function execution request (function execution information) from the mobile terminal device 200 by the processing control unit 103 or the like is realized. Further, in the first embodiment, the processing control unit 103 or the like realizes a control means for controlling the execution of each function. Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the processing control unit 203 of the mobile terminal device 200 realizes an operation state confirmation means for confirming the use state (operation state) of the image forming device 100. Further, in the first embodiment, the processing control unit 203 of the mobile terminal device 200 realizes an input receiving means for receiving input of function execution information for executing or reserving each function. Further, in the first embodiment, the processing control unit 203 of the mobile terminal device 200 realizes an instruction means for instructing the image forming device 100 to execute a function.

(A-2) Operation of First Embodiment Next, the operation of the first embodiment having the above configuration will be described.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation when the image forming apparatus 100 is operated from the mobile terminal apparatus 200.

First, in the mobile terminal device 200, it is assumed that the processing control unit 203 for operating the image forming device 100 is activated by the operation of the user.

When the processing control unit 203 is activated, it first accesses the image forming device 100 (processing control unit 103) via the data transmitting / receiving unit 201, and provides information on the usage status of the image forming device 100 (for example, functions that are currently available). List). Then, the processing control unit 103 of the image forming apparatus 100 confirms the execution state of each current function (copy, scan, print, and FAX functions) in response to the request of the mobile terminal device 200 (processing control unit 203). Then, the currently executable function is returned (S101). At this time, the processing control unit 103 of the image forming apparatus 100 returns a result such as when all the function copy, scan, print, and FAX functions) can be used, or when only some functions can be used. Will be done.

Next, the processing control unit 203 of the mobile terminal device 200 confirms the set value of the reservation execution setting holding unit 301 (S103), and if the reservation execution is set to be possible, proceeds to step S107 described later. If the reservation execution is set to be disabled, the process proceeds to step S105 described later.

When the reservation execution is not possible, the processing control unit 203 of the mobile terminal device 200 corresponds to a function that cannot be used (a function notified by the image forming device 100 that it cannot be used) on the function operation screen displayed on the operation display unit 205. The state of the function button to be operated is changed (changed to the inoperable state) to make it inoperable (S105), and the process proceeds to step S107 described later.

When the process proceeds to step S107, the processing control unit 203 accepts the pressing of any of the function buttons in the operable state, and further accepts the input of the function execution information of the function corresponding to the pressed function button. Then, the processing control unit 203 instructs the image forming apparatus 100 to execute the function. At that time, the processing control unit 203 transmits the input function execution information to the image forming apparatus 100 (processing control unit 103) via the data transmission / reception unit 201 together with the type of the function to be executed.

Next, the processing control unit 103 of the image forming apparatus 100 receives a function execution request from the mobile terminal device 200 (processing control unit 203), and determines whether or not the function related to the request can be executed (S109). Then, when the function related to the request from the mobile terminal device 200 can be executed (when there is no other processing being executed that hinders the execution of the function), the processing control unit 103 of the image forming apparatus 100 carries the mobile terminal device 100. It controls the execution of the function requested by the terminal device 200 and ends the process.

On the other hand, when the function execution request from the mobile terminal device 200 cannot be executed, the processing control unit 103 of the image forming device 100 can execute the function requested to be executed by the mobile terminal device 200 (processing control unit 203). Stand by (S111). During this time, the processing control unit 103 of the image forming apparatus 100 notifies the mobile terminal device 200 (processing control unit 203) of non-execution (to the effect that the reservation execution has been started), and the mobile terminal device 200 (processing control unit 203) notifies the mobile terminal device 200 (processing control unit 203). The operation display unit 205 may be displayed to indicate that it is waiting for reservation execution (for example, a message such as "Please wait for a while because it is in use" is displayed).

Then, when the function requested to be executed by the mobile terminal device 200 (processing control unit 203) becomes executable, the image forming device 100 (processing control unit 103) uses the mobile terminal device 200 (processing) via the data transmission / reception unit 107. A notification (hereinafter, referred to as “executability notification”) indicating that the function requested to be executed has become executable is transmitted to the control unit 203) (S113).

The specific means for transmitting the enablement notification from the image forming device 100 (processing control unit 103) to the mobile terminal device 200 (processing control unit 203) is not limited, but for example, a telegram (packet) of a predetermined format is used. ) May be sent directly, a message may be sent using a predetermined message application (instant message application) (message transmission via a message server (not shown), or e-mail transmission (mail server not shown). E-mail transmission via) may be used. The specific means for the image forming apparatus 100 (processing control unit 103) to hold the identifier when transmitting the executable notification to the mobile terminal device 200 (processing control unit 203) is not limited. For example, the image forming apparatus 100 (processing control unit 103) may hold the transmission destination of the execution notification for each logged-in user (for each mobile terminal device 200). Further, in step S107 described above, the mobile terminal device 200 (processing control unit 203) sends the image forming device 100 (processing control unit 103) the function execution information and the identifier of the destination of the executable notification (for example, an instant message). User ID, e-mail address, IP address, etc.) may be notified. Further, when the mobile terminal device 200 (processing control unit 203) receives an instant message or an e-mail, the message or e-mail related to the notification is sent on the screen of the corresponding application (the screen of the application different from the function operation screen). It may be displayed. As described above, the image forming apparatus 100 (processing control unit 103) can transmit the executable notification by using various means. The image forming apparatus 100 (processing control unit 103) may simultaneously transmit the execution notification by a plurality of means. As a result, the user of the mobile terminal device 200 can surely recognize the executable notification.

Here, the image forming apparatus 100 (processing control unit 103) will be described as transmitting the executable notification by using at least a telegram (packet) of a predetermined format.

Upon receiving the execution notification, the mobile terminal device 200 (processing control unit 203) displays on the operation display unit 205 that the function requested for execution (execution reservation) can be executed, and confirms the user. Accept. Then, when the mobile terminal device 200 (processing control unit 203) receives the confirmation operation of the user, it transmits an execution instruction of the function requested (execution reservation) to the processing control unit 103 of the image forming device 100. Then, the processing control unit 103 of the image forming apparatus 100 controls the execution of the function that received the initial execution request (S115), and ends the processing.

In step S115, the processing control unit 203 notifies the user that the function requested to be executed (execution reserved) can be executed, and receives an execution confirmation of the function requested to be executed (execution reserved) from the user. (Hereinafter referred to as a "reservation execution confirmation screen") may be, for example, an operation screen (pop-up screen) as shown in FIG.

On the reserved execution confirmation screen shown in FIG. 5, a message notifying the user that the function requested to be executed (execution reserved) can be executed (in FIG. 5, "the reserved function can be executed." The message "Do you want to execute it?"), Button B201 that accepts function execution, and button B202 that accepts cancellation of function execution are arranged.

When the button B201 for accepting execution is pressed on the reservation execution confirmation screen, the processing control unit 203 transmits an execution instruction of the function requested to be executed (execution reservation) to the processing control unit 103 of the image forming apparatus 100. Then, when the processing control unit 103 of the image forming apparatus 100 receives the execution instruction, the processing control unit 103 controls the execution of the function that has received the execution request (execution reservation).

Further, when the button B201 for accepting the execution cancellation is pressed on the reservation execution confirmation screen, the processing control unit 203 transmits the execution cancellation of the function requested to be executed (execution reservation) to the processing control unit 103 of the image forming apparatus 100. .. Then, when the processing control unit 103 of the image forming apparatus 100 receives the execution cancellation, the processing control unit 103 cancels the execution of the function that has received the execution request (execution reservation) (discards the function execution information and the like).

(A-3) Effect of First Embodiment According to the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

In the first embodiment, when the function of the image forming device 100 is to be executed from the mobile terminal device 200, the function that cannot be used is changed by changing the display state of the function button on the mobile terminal device 200. It is possible to notify 200 users.

Further, in the first embodiment, even if there is a function that cannot be used by the image forming apparatus 100, the mobile terminal apparatus 200 side can accept the operation reception (acceptance of reservation execution) of the function execution information of the function. it can. Then, after that, when the usage state of the image forming apparatus 100 changes and the function to be executed can be used, the user of the mobile terminal device 200 is notified that the function can be executed, so that a simple operation can be performed. The function of the image forming apparatus 100 can be reserved and executed.

(B) Second Embodiment Hereinafter, the terminal device and the information processing program according to the present invention, and the second embodiment of the information processing device will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Hereinafter, an example in which the terminal device of the present invention is applied to a mobile terminal device and the information processing device of the present invention is applied to an image forming device will be described.

(B-1) Configuration of the Second Embodiment FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the image forming apparatus 100A and the mobile terminal apparatus 200A of the second embodiment, and is the same as FIG. 1 described above. Alternatively, the same code or the corresponding code is attached to the corresponding part. Hereinafter, the difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment will be described.

The image forming apparatus 100A is different from the first embodiment in that the processing control unit 103 is replaced with the processing control unit 103A. Further, the image forming apparatus 100A is different from the first embodiment in that the short-distance data communication unit 110 is added. Further, the mobile terminal device 200A is different from the first embodiment in that the processing control unit 203 is replaced with the processing control unit 203A. Furthermore, the mobile terminal device 200A is different from the first embodiment in that a short-range data communication unit 209 is added.

In the second embodiment, short-range data communication units 110 and 209 are added as communication interfaces between the image forming apparatus 100A and the mobile terminal apparatus 200A. As the short-range data communication units 110 and 209, for example, a wireless communication interface corresponding to NFC (Near Field Communication) can be applied. As a result, the short-distance data communication unit 110 of the image forming apparatus 100A recognizes that the mobile terminal device 200A (short-distance data communication unit 209) has been brought close to a predetermined range, starts communication, and starts various processes. It is possible to use this as an opportunity.

The internal configuration of the processing control unit 203A of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

The processing control unit 203A is different from the first embodiment in that the function execution information holding unit 302 is added. In the second embodiment, the processing control unit 203A temporarily holds the function execution information (function execution information related to the execution reservation) when the operation of the currently unavailable function is accepted in the function execution information holding unit 302, and then holds the function execution information holding unit 302. When the mobile terminal device 200 is brought close to the image forming device 100 after the function becomes executable, the information is transmitted to the image forming device 100A (processing control unit 103A) via the short-range data communication units 209 and 110.

(B-2) Operation of the Second Embodiment Next, the operation of the image forming apparatus 100A and the mobile terminal apparatus 200A in the second embodiment having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. .. In FIG. 8, the same reference numerals (step numbers) are assigned to the steps of the same processing as in the flowchart of FIG. 3 described above.

In the second embodiment, the processing control unit 103A of the image forming apparatus 100A determines that the function execution request from the mobile terminal apparatus 200A cannot be executed (when the determination in step S109 is "No"). Processing) is different.

In step S109, when the processing control unit 103A of the image forming device 100A determines that the function requested by the mobile terminal device 200A cannot be executed, the mobile terminal device 200A (processing control unit 203A) cannot execute the function (reservation execution). Notify that it has moved to. Then, the processing control unit 203A of the mobile terminal device 200A causes the function execution information holding unit 302 to hold (store) the function execution information of the function requested to be executed in the function execution information holding unit 302 (S121). At this time, the processing control unit 103A of the image forming apparatus 100A may discard the function execution request (function execution information, etc.) received from the mobile terminal apparatus 200A. At this time, the processing control unit 203A of the mobile terminal device 200A displays and outputs to the operation display unit 205 that the function could not be executed (for example, a message such as "Please wait for a while because it is in use"). It may be.

Then, after that, after the function requested to be executed by the image forming apparatus 100A can be executed (for example, after any function is not executed and the standby state is entered), the user of the mobile terminal apparatus 200A By bringing the mobile terminal device 200A closer to the image forming device 100A (short-range data communication unit 110), the short-range data communication unit 209 of the mobile terminal device 200 and the short-range data communication unit 110 of the image forming device 100 Data communication is started. Then, the processing control unit 203A of the mobile terminal device 200A performs the function execution based on the function execution information held in the function execution information holding unit 302 via the short-distance data communication unit 209 by the image forming device 100A (processing control). Request to unit 103A). Then, the image forming apparatus 100A (processing control unit 103A) performs the function execution processing in accordance with the request from the mobile terminal apparatus 200A (S123).

The means by which the user of the mobile terminal device 200A knows that the function requested to be executed by the image forming device 100A can be executed is not limited. For example, the user of the mobile terminal device 200A may visually check (for example, visually check the display of a lamp or a touch panel display (not shown)) to confirm that the mobile terminal device 200A is not in use. Further, for example, the image forming apparatus 100A may transmit an executable notification to the mobile terminal apparatus 200A by the same means as in the first embodiment.

Further, in step S123, if the image forming apparatus 100A (processing control unit 103A) cannot execute the function requested to be executed again from the mobile terminal device 200A, the image forming apparatus 100A may be operated again from the above-mentioned step S107. Further, the image forming apparatus 100A (processing control unit 103A) waits without accepting other function executions until the function execution request from the mobile terminal device 200A reserved for execution is supplied after the processing of step S121. The function execution request from the mobile terminal device 200A reserved for execution may be preferentially processed.

(B-3) Effect of Second Embodiment According to the second embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effect of the first embodiment.

In the second embodiment, even if there is a function that cannot be used by the image forming apparatus 100A, the mobile terminal device 200A can accept the function execution information of the unusable function and reserve the function. .. At that time, in the mobile terminal device 200A, the function execution information is stored in the function execution information holding unit 302, the usage state of the image forming device 100A changes, and the mobile terminal device 200A is brought closer to the image forming device 100A by a simple operation. , The image forming apparatus 100A can be made to execute the function.

(C) Third Embodiment Hereinafter, the terminal device and the information processing program according to the present invention, and the third embodiment of the information processing device will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Hereinafter, an example in which the terminal device of the present invention is applied to a mobile terminal device and the information processing device of the present invention is applied to an image forming device will be described.

(C-1) Configuration of Third Embodiment In the image forming devices 100 and 100A of the first and second embodiments, the image forming apparatus 100, which is being used by another user of the mobile terminal devices 200 and 200A. When using 100A, if a specific function cannot be used due to resource contention between the image forming devices 100 and 100A, there is a problem that the usage status of the user who is using the image forming apparatus 100A cannot be grasped in advance. Therefore, in the image forming apparatus 100B of the third embodiment, the information of the function being used by the own apparatus and the operation screen displayed by the operation display unit 105 (the operation screen for accepting the execution of each function from the user) are displayed. The image data is retained and can be transmitted to the mobile terminal device 200B. Further, in the mobile terminal device 200B of the third embodiment, information and images acquired from the image forming device 100B can be arranged (displayed) on the operation display unit 205 (function operation screen).

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the functional configurations of the image forming apparatus 100B and the mobile terminal apparatus 200B of the third embodiment, and the same reference numerals or corresponding reference numerals are provided in the same portions or corresponding portions as those in FIG. 1 described above. It is attached. Hereinafter, the difference between the third embodiment and the first embodiment will be described.

First, the configuration of the image forming apparatus 100B in the third embodiment will be described.

The image forming apparatus 100B of the third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the processing control unit 103 is replaced with the processing control unit 103B and the screen display storage unit 111 is added.

The processing control unit 103B of the third embodiment is an image of an operation screen (operation screen for receiving execution of each function from a user) displayed by the operation display unit 105 as a display device (hereinafter, "image forming device". The data of "display image") is acquired and stored (retained) in the screen display storage unit 111. The timing at which the processing control unit 103B updates the data of the image forming device display image saved in the screen display storage unit 111 (updates to the image displayed by the operation display unit 105) is not limited, but for example, it is periodic. It may be updated at the timing when the operation screen displayed on the operation display unit 105 is changed.

The processing control unit 103B transmits the data of the image forming device display image stored in the screen display storage unit 111 in response to the request of the mobile terminal device 200B.

Further, the processing control unit 103B of the third embodiment confirms the execution status of each current function (copy, scan, print, FAX function) in the own device in response to the request of the mobile terminal device 200B. Information indicating the function in use (function in progress) (hereinafter referred to as "function in use information") is transmitted to the mobile terminal device 200B.

The screen display storage unit 111 stores (holds) the data of the image forming apparatus display image supplied from the processing control unit 103B.

Next, the configuration of the mobile terminal device 200B according to the third embodiment will be described.
Further, the mobile terminal device 200B is different from the first embodiment in that the processing control unit 203 is replaced with the processing control unit 203B.

The processing control unit 203B of the third embodiment has a different configuration of the function operation screen displayed on the operation display unit 205.

The processing control unit 203B of the third embodiment requests and acquires the function information in use from the image forming apparatus 100B, and displays (arranges) it on the function operation screen. Further, the processing control unit 203B requests and acquires an image forming device display image from the image forming device 100B, and displays (arranges) the image forming device display image on the function operation screen.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a function operation screen displayed by the processing control unit 203B of the third embodiment. FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram showing a function operation screen displayed by the processing control unit 203B when the image forming apparatus 100B is not in use (a state in which all functions can be used). FIG. 10B is an explanatory diagram showing a function operation screen displayed by the processing control unit 203B when some functions are used by another user in the image forming apparatus 100B.

As shown in FIG. 10, the function operation screen of the third embodiment corresponds to the function button B201 corresponding to the copy function, the function button B202 corresponding to the scan function, the function button B203 corresponding to the print function, and the FAX function. Function button B204 is arranged. The function buttons B201 to B204 arranged on the function operation screen of the third embodiment are buttons corresponding to the same functions (processes) as the function buttons B101 to B104 of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the function buttons B201 to B204 arranged on the function operation screen of the third embodiment are images, similarly to the images B101 to B104 of the first embodiment. The function buttons corresponding to the functions that can be used in the forming device 100B are in an operable state (a state in which the characters of the function name are displayed in black on a white background and can be operated (pressed)), and are used in the image forming device 100B. The function buttons corresponding to the impossible functions shall be in an inoperable state (a state in which the characters of the function name are displayed in white on a black background and cannot be operated (pressed)). As shown in FIG. 10A, when the image forming apparatus 100B is not used (a state in which all functions can be used), the buttons B201 to B204 corresponding to all the functions are in an operable state. ing. Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the copy function is being used in the image forming apparatus 100B, only the print function can be used, so that only the function button B203 corresponding to the print function can be operated. In this state, the other function buttons B201, B202, and B204 are inoperable.

Further, on the function operation screen of the third embodiment, a field F201 in which a message (character string) indicating in-use function information is displayed is arranged. As shown in FIG. 10A, when the image forming apparatus 100B is not used (a state in which all the functions can be used), the field F201 shows a state in which the image forming apparatus 100B is not used. The message (in FIG. 10 (a), the message "device is unused") is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, when a part of the functions (copy function in the example of FIG. 10B) is used by the image forming apparatus 100B, the field F201 may be displayed. A message indicating the function currently used in the image forming apparatus 100B (in the example of FIG. 10B, the message "copy is in use") is displayed.

Further, on the function operation screen of the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, a field F202 on which the image forming apparatus display image is displayed is arranged.

For example, when the operation screen of the copy function as shown in FIG. 11 is displayed on the operation display unit 205 of the image forming apparatus 100B, the image shown in FIG. 11 is the processing control of the image forming apparatus 100B as the image forming apparatus display image. It is acquired by the unit 103B and stored in the screen display storage unit 111. Then, the processing control unit 103B of the image forming device 100B transmits the data of the image forming device display image stored in the screen display saving unit 111 by communication to the processing control unit 203B of the mobile terminal device 200B. Then, under the control of the processing control unit 203B of the mobile terminal device 200B, the image forming device display image is displayed in the field F202 of the function operation screen (operation display unit 205).

In the function operation screen of the third embodiment, the timing at which the image forming apparatus display image is displayed and the timing at which the image is updated are not limited. The processing control unit 203B of the mobile terminal device 200B may always display the image forming device display image in the field F202 while the function operation screen is being displayed on the operation display unit 205, or the image forming device 100B may display either of them. The image forming apparatus display image may be displayed in the field F202 only when the function of is in use. Further, the timing at which the processing control unit 203B of the mobile terminal device 200B updates the image forming device display image displayed in the field F202 of the function operation screen (operation display unit 205) is not limited. For example, the processing control unit 203B of the mobile terminal device 200B requests the image forming device 100B to transmit the image forming device display image at regular intervals and receives the image, and displays the field F202 on the function operation screen (operation display unit 205). The image forming apparatus to be displayed may be updated.

By the way, when the image forming apparatus 100B (processing control unit 103B) requires the user to perform login authentication when executing the copy function, for example, the user ID and password are required to be input by the operation screen as shown in FIG. .. In FIG. 12, a field F301 that accepts input of a user ID and a field F302 that accepts input of a password are arranged. The mobile terminal device 200B (processing control unit) in which the image forming device 100B (processing control unit 103B) is communicating with the image of the operation screen on which the user ID and password as shown in FIG. 12 are displayed as the image forming device display image. If it is transmitted to 203B), the user ID and password will be displayed on the operation display unit 205 of the mobile terminal device 200B, which poses a security problem. Therefore, when the image forming apparatus 100B (processing control unit 103B) displays security-related information (hereinafter referred to as "security information") such as a user ID and password on the operation screen (operation display unit 105), the image forming apparatus 100B is concerned. An image in which the security information is hidden is acquired as an image forming device display image and transmitted to the mobile terminal device 200B. The method of masking the security information on the image formed by the image forming apparatus is not limited, but for example, as shown in FIG. 13, the image of the portion (field) in which the security information is displayed is displayed in a predetermined color (FIG. 13). Then, it may be filled with black), or the image of the character (including the number) corresponding to the security information may be replaced with the image of another character such as "*" or "#".

In the image forming device display image displayed in the field F202 shown in FIG. 13, the field F301 in which the user ID is displayed and the field F302 in which the password is displayed on the operation screen (operation display unit 105) of the image forming device 100B are displayed. The parts (areas) corresponding to the above are the images G201 and G202 filled in black.

As described above, in the image forming apparatus 100B of the third embodiment, the processing control unit 103B as the operation state confirmation means generates in-use function information based on the usage state of each function of the image forming apparatus 100B and carries it. A configuration for transmitting to the terminal device 200B has been realized. Further, in the image forming apparatus 100B of the third embodiment, the processing control unit 103B and the screen display saving unit 111 use the image data holding means for holding the image forming device display image and the image data of the held image forming device display image. The image data transmission means for transmitting the image to the portable terminal device 200B has been realized. Further, in the mobile terminal device 200B of the third embodiment, a configuration is realized in which the processing control unit 203B as an operation confirmation means communicates with the image forming device 100B to acquire in-use function information. Furthermore, in the mobile terminal device 200B of the third embodiment, the processing control unit 203B as an operation confirmation means realizes an image data acquisition means for communicating with the image forming device 100B to acquire an image displayed by the image forming device. There is. Further, in the mobile terminal device 200B of the third embodiment, the processing control unit 203B as an input receiving means realizes a configuration in which an image forming device display image and in-use function information are arranged (displayed) on the function operation screen. There is.

In the first and second embodiments, the image forming devices 100 and 100A (image forming processing units 101 and 101A) hold the function information in use and the image forming device display image as in the third embodiment. It may be configured to transmit to the mobile terminal devices 200 and 200A. Further, in the first and second embodiments, as in the third embodiment, the mobile terminal devices 200 and 200A (processing control units 203 and 203A) are in use from the image forming devices 100 and 100A, and the function information and images are in use. The forming device display image may be acquired and arranged (displayed) on the function operation screen.

(C-2) Operation of Third Embodiment Next, the operation of the image forming apparatus 100B and the mobile terminal apparatus 200B in the third embodiment having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. ..

In the flowchart of FIG. 14, in the image forming apparatus 100B, the operation of displaying the image forming apparatus display image and the function information in use and the operation of changing the display of each function button are mainly described. Similar to the second embodiment, an operation of performing reservation execution of each function of the image forming apparatus 100B may be added.

First, in the mobile terminal device 200B, it is assumed that the processing control unit 203B for operating the image forming device 100B is activated by the user's operation, and the function operation screen is displayed on the operation display unit 205.

When the processing control unit 203B is activated, it accesses the image forming apparatus 100B (processing control unit 103B) via the data transmitting / receiving unit 201, and provides information on the functions available in the image forming apparatus 100B (for example, of currently available functions). List). Then, the processing control unit 103B of the image forming apparatus 100B confirms the execution state of each current function (copy, scan, print, FAX function) in response to the request of the mobile terminal device 200B (processing control unit 203B). Then, the currently executable function is returned (S201). At this time, the processing control unit 103B of the image forming apparatus 100B returns a result such as when all the function copy, scan, print, and FAX functions) can be used, or when only some functions can be used. Will be done.

Next, the mobile terminal device 200B (processing control unit 203B) responds to a function (usage status of the image forming device 100B) currently executed by the image forming device 100B on the function operation screen displayed on the operation display unit 205. Then, among the function buttons on the function operation screen, the state of the function button of the function that cannot be used is changed (changed to the inoperable state) (S205).

Next, the mobile terminal device 200B (processing control unit 203B) accesses the image forming device 100B (processing control unit 103B) via the data transmission / reception unit 201, and requests in-use function information. Then, the processing control unit 103B of the image forming apparatus 100B confirms the execution state of each current function (copy, scan, print, FAX function) in response to the request of the mobile terminal device 200B (processing control unit 203B). Then, the function information in use is generated, and a response is made via the data transmission / reception unit 107 (S207).

Next, the mobile terminal device 200B (processing control unit 203B) displays the in-use function information acquired from the image forming apparatus 100B in the field F201 on the function operation screen (a message based on the in-use function information acquired in step S207). Is displayed) (S209).

Next, the mobile terminal device 200B (processing control unit 203B) accesses the image forming device 100B (processing control unit 103B) via the data transmitting / receiving unit 201, and the image forming device display image (operation display of the image forming device 100B). The image displayed in unit 105) is requested. Then, the processing control unit 103B of the image forming device 100B acquires the image data of the image forming device display image stored in the screen display saving unit 111 in response to the request of the mobile terminal device 200B (processing control unit 203B). And send. As a result, the mobile terminal device 200B (processing control unit 203B) acquires the image forming device display image from the processing control unit 103B of the image forming device 100B (S211). In the image forming apparatus 100B, the image data of the image of the operation screen (image forming apparatus display image) displayed on the operation display unit 105 by the processing control unit 203B is stored in the screen display saving unit 111.

Next, the mobile terminal device 200B (processing control unit 203B) displays the image forming device display image acquired from the image forming device 100B in the field F202 on the function operation screen (S213).

Next, the mobile terminal device 200B (processing control unit 203B) determines whether or not the user's operation is completed (S215), and if the operation is not completed, returns to the above-mentioned step S201 to operate and operate. If is finished, the processing of this flowchart is finished.

(C-3) Effect of Third Embodiment According to the third embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effect of the first embodiment.

The image forming apparatus 100B (processing control unit 103B) of the third embodiment transmits in-use function information in response to a request from the mobile terminal apparatus 200B. Then, the mobile terminal device 200B (processing control unit 203B) displays the in-use function information acquired from the image forming device 100B (processing control unit 103B) on the operation display unit 205 (function operation screen). As a result, in the third embodiment, even when any function is being used by the image forming apparatus 100B (the operation display unit 105 of the image forming apparatus 100B is being used by directly operating the operation display unit 105), the user of the mobile terminal device 200B is in use. Can be made to accurately recognize the usage status.

Further, in the image forming apparatus 100B (processing control unit 103B) of the third embodiment, the image displayed by the operation display unit 105 is stored in the screen display saving unit 111 as the image forming apparatus display image, and the request of the mobile terminal device 200B is made. The data of the image forming apparatus display image stored in the screen display storage unit 111 is transmitted accordingly. Then, the mobile terminal device 200B (processing control unit 203B) displays the image forming device display image acquired from the image forming device 100B (processing control unit 103B) on the operation display unit 205 (field F202 on the function operation screen). As a result, in the third embodiment, the operation status of the image forming apparatus 100B by another user (the situation in which the operation display unit 105 is operated) is given to the user of the mobile terminal apparatus 200B even at a position away from the image forming apparatus 100B. You can recognize the details of.

(D) Other Embodiments The present invention is not limited to each of the above embodiments, and modified embodiments as illustrated below can also be mentioned.

(D-1) In each of the above embodiments, an example in which the information processing apparatus of the present invention is applied to an image forming apparatus as a multifunction device has been described, but a single-function printer, a fax, a copying machine, a fax function, and a scanning function have been described. It may be applied to other devices such as a scanner device corresponding to the above.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, an example in which the terminal device of the present invention is applied to a mobile terminal device has been described, but it may be applied to other devices such as a smart phone and a notebook PC (mobile PC).

100 ... Image forming device, 101 ... Image forming processing unit, 103 ... Processing control unit, 105 ... Operation display unit, 107 ... Data transmission / reception unit, 108 ... Scanner unit, 109 ... FAX unit, 200 ... Mobile terminal device, 201 ... Data Transmission / reception unit, 203 ... Processing control unit, 301 ... Reservation execution setting holding unit, 205 ... Operation display unit, 500 ... Communication line.

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An operating state confirmation means for confirming an operating state related to each function of the information processing device by communicating with an information processing device capable of executing processing of one or a plurality of types of functions.
To receive input of function execution information for instructing the information processing device to execute a function, and to instruct reservation execution for processing of a function that cannot be executed immediately depending on the operating state of the information processing device. Input receiving means that can accept input of function execution information of
It has an instruction means for instructing the information processing apparatus to process and execute a function according to the function execution information received by the input receiving means.
The input receiving means displays and outputs a function operation screen in which function buttons corresponding to each function of the information processing device are arranged, and receives input and output of function execution information related to the function button pressed on the function operation screen. ,
The input receiving means can be operated by switching between an operation mode in which reservation execution can be accepted and an operation mode in which reservation execution cannot be accepted, and is an operation mode in which reservation execution cannot be accepted. When operating , the terminal device is characterized in that the display state of the function button of the function confirmed to be unusable by the operation state confirmation means is changed on the function operation screen to make the operation inoperable . When the function according to the function execution information received by the input receiving means cannot be immediately executed due to the operating state of the information processing device, the information processing device notifies that the function can be used. The terminal device according to claim 1, further comprising instructing the information processing device to execute the function. A function execution information holding unit that holds the function execution information for which the input receiving means receives the input,
A short-range data communication unit that starts communication with the information processing device when approaching the information processing device is further provided.
When the function according to the function execution information received by the input receiving means cannot be immediately executed due to the operating state of the information processing device, the information processing device notifies that the function can be used. After that , when the short-range data communication unit is brought close to the information processing device and starts communication with the information processing device, the processing of the function according to the function execution information held by the function execution information holding unit is executed. The terminal device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the information processing device is instructed. The operating state checking means communicates with the information processing device to acquire information on the function being used by the information processing device.
The terminal device according to claim 1 , wherein the input receiving means arranges information on a function being used by the information processing device acquired by the operating state checking means on the function operation screen. An image data acquisition means for acquiring image data of an image displayed on the display device for displaying an operation screen for accepting an operation on the information processing device by communicating with the information processing device is further provided.
The terminal device according to claim 1 or 4 , wherein the input receiving means arranges an image of the image data acquired by the image data acquisition means on the function operation screen. The computer mounted on the terminal device,
An operating state confirmation means for confirming the operating state of the information processing device by communicating with an information processing device capable of executing processing of one or a plurality of types of functions.
This is for inputting and receiving function execution information for instructing the information processing device to execute a function, and for instructing reserved execution for processing of a function that cannot be executed immediately depending on the operating state of the information processing device. Input receiving means that can accept input of function execution information of
It said input receiving means to function as a instruction means for instructing said information processing apparatus execute a process functions in accordance with the function execution information received is,
The input receiving means displays and outputs a function operation screen in which function buttons corresponding to each function of the information processing device are arranged, and receives input and output of function execution information related to the function button pressed on the function operation screen. ,
The input receiving means can be operated by switching between an operation mode in which reservation execution can be accepted and an operation mode in which reservation execution cannot be accepted, and is an operation mode in which reservation execution cannot be accepted. An information processing program characterized by changing the display state of a function button of a function confirmed to be unusable by the operation state confirmation means on the function operation screen to make the operation inoperable . In an information processing device capable of processing one or more types of functions
An operating state confirmation means for confirming the operating state of each function related to the information processing device, and
A function execution information acquisition means for receiving and acquiring function execution information instructing the execution of any of the corresponding functions of the information processing device from an external terminal device.
It is confirmed whether or not the function related to the function execution information acquired by the function execution information acquisition means can be executed immediately, and if the function can be executed immediately, control is performed to execute the function immediately. If the function cannot be executed immediately, it has a control means for controlling the execution of the function after the function becomes executable .
A short-range data communication unit that starts communication with the terminal device when the terminal device is brought close to the terminal device is further provided.
When it is confirmed by the operation state confirmation means that the function related to the function execution information acquired by the function execution information acquisition means cannot be executed immediately, the control means performs the function after the function becomes executable. When the terminal device is notified that the terminal device has become executable and the short-range data communication unit detects that the terminal device has been approached, the function execution information supplied from the terminal device is followed. An information processing device characterized by having control of function execution . When the function related to the function execution information acquired by the function execution information acquisition means cannot be executed immediately, the control means determines that the function can be executed after the function can be executed. The information processing device according to claim 7 , wherein the device is notified, and when the terminal device notifies the execution instruction of the function, the execution of the function is controlled. The information processing device according to claim 7 or 8 , wherein the operating state checking means transmits information on a function being used by the information processing device to the terminal device. A display device for displaying the operation screen for accepting operations, and
An image data holding means for holding image data of an image of an operation screen displayed on the display device, and
The information processing device according to any one of claims 7 to 9 , further comprising an image data transmitting means for transmitting the image data held by the image data holding means in the terminal device. The image data holding means according to claim 10 , wherein when the security information related to security is displayed on the display device, the image data holding means holds the image data of the image in which the security information is concealed. Information processing device.

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