JP6943154B2 - Information terminal equipment, information processing system and information processing method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information terminal device, an information processing system, and an information processing method.

There is an information processing system including an information processing device and an information terminal device that transmits information to the information processing device. For example, there is a printing system in which an information processing device is used as an image forming device and information instructing printing is transmitted from an information terminal device. For example, in order to print the content from the information terminal device, only the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) of the content is transmitted from the information terminal device to the image forming device by short-range wireless communication, and then the image forming device downloads the content of the URL. There is a printing system that prints.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-345579

In the above printing system, it is necessary to approach the image forming device and send the URL. Therefore, if there is a difference between the time when the user wants to print on the go and the time until he / she moves to the environment where he / she can actually print, print. I may forget it.

It is desirable to provide an information terminal device, an information processing system, and an information processing method capable of processing highly convenient information.

The information terminal device according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a mapping processing unit that associates base identification information for identifying a connection base with constraint information related to data processing for a plurality of connection bases, and a plurality of connection bases. When the data transmission reservation is made by the processing execution unit that executes data processing for the information processing device connected to at least one of them, the transmission reservation unit that reserves the transmission of data for data processing, and the transmission reservation unit. to, start the detection of any of a plurality of connection locations are connectable bases, if connectable bases is detected, on the basis of the restriction information, is connected to the detected connectable bases Whether or not to perform data processing by notifying when a connectable base is detected by the base detection unit that determines whether or not to search the information processing device and the information processing device is searched. When the process selection unit that performs the process of accepting the selection of the information processing device and the site detection unit detect the connectable bases , and after the information processing device is searched, the process selection unit accepts the selection to perform data processing , the connection is established. It is equipped with a control unit that causes the information processing device connected to the possible base to perform data processing based on constraint information, and the base detection unit accepts the selection that the processing selection unit does not perform data processing, and then the connectable base. When a new connectable base is detected, it is determined again whether or not to search the information processing device based on the constraint information, and the processing selection unit is newly operated by the base detection unit. When a connectable base is detected and an information processing device is searched, a notification is given again and a process of accepting a selection as to whether or not to perform data processing is performed .

The information processing system according to the embodiment of the present invention includes an information processing device and an information terminal device that causes the information processing device to perform data processing, and the information terminal device is connected to a plurality of connection bases. A mapping processing unit that associates base identification information and constraint information related to data processing, a processing execution unit that executes data processing for an information processing device connected to at least one of a plurality of connection bases, and data. When the transmission reservation unit that reserves the transmission of processing data and the transmission reservation unit make a data transmission reservation , it starts detecting that one of a plurality of connection bases is a connectable base. When a connectable base is detected, it can be connected by the base detection unit and the base detection unit that determines whether to search the information processing device connected to the detected connectable base based on the constraint information. A process selection unit that notifies when a base is detected and an information processing device is searched and accepts a selection as to whether or not to perform data processing, and a base detection unit that detects connectable bases and , When the processing selection unit accepts the selection to perform data processing after the information processing device is searched, the control unit that causes the information processing device connected to the connectable base to perform data processing based on the constraint information. After the processing selection unit accepts the selection not to process data, the base detection unit monitors changes in connectable bases, and when a new connectable base is detected, it is based on the constraint information again. Then, the process selection unit determines whether or not to search the information processing device, and when a new connectable base is detected by the base detection unit and the information processing device is searched, the processing selection unit notifies again. It performs processing that accepts the selection of whether or not to perform data processing .

In the information processing method according to the embodiment of the present invention, in the information terminal device, associating a plurality of connection bases with base identification information for identifying each connection base and constraint information related to data processing, and an information terminal. In the device, the transmission reservation of data processing data is made, and when the data transmission reservation is made, the information terminal device detects that one of a plurality of connection bases is a connectable base. When it starts and a connectable base is detected, it is determined whether to search the information processing device connected to the detected connectable base based on the constraint information, and the connectable base is detected. When the information processing device is searched and the information processing device is searched, the information processing device notifies the information processing device and accepts the selection of whether or not to perform data processing. the method comprising the data processing in the standby state for an information processing apparatus connected to one connectable site is detected and, after the information processing apparatus is searched, when receiving a selection to perform data processing, information in the terminal device, and possible to perform the data processing based on the restriction information to an information processing apparatus connected to the connectable base, in the information terminal apparatus, after receiving the selection of no data processing, the change of the connectable base When a new connectable base is detected, it is determined again whether or not to search the information processing device based on the constraint information, and a new connectable base is detected and information is provided. This includes notifying the information terminal device again when the processing device is searched and accepting the selection of whether or not to perform data processing .

According to the information terminal device, the information processing system, or the information processing method according to the embodiment of the present invention, when a connectable base is detected, the information processing device connected to the connectable base processes the information based on the constraint information. Is performed, so that highly convenient information processing can be performed.

It is a block diagram which shows the outline of the information processing system which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the internal structure of the mobile information terminal in 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the internal structure of the image forming apparatus in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the print reservation processing screen displayed on the mobile information terminal in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the notification screen (the first notification screen) displayed on the mobile information terminal in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the apparatus selection screen displayed on the mobile information terminal in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of how the mobile information terminal moves in 1st Embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the outline of the operation of the information processing system which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of the information processing system which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the print reservation processing screen displayed on the mobile information terminal in 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a notification screen displayed on a mobile information terminal when an image forming apparatus is found as an access point in the second embodiment. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a notification screen displayed on the mobile information terminal when the mobile information terminal is connected to the access point in the second embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the communication form of the information processing system which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the outline of the operation of the information processing system which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the communication form of the information processing system which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the setting screen of the print restriction displayed on the mobile information terminal in 3rd Embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the outline of the operation of the information processing system which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of the information processing system which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the notification screen (second notification screen) displayed on the mobile information terminal in 4th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of how the mobile information terminal moves in 4th Embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the outline of the operation of the information processing system which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a sequence diagram following FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the notification screen (third notification screen) displayed on the mobile information terminal in 5th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the apparatus selection screen displayed on the mobile information terminal in 5th Embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the outline of the operation of the information processing system which concerns on 5th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the apparatus selection screen displayed on the mobile information terminal in 6th Embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the outline of the operation of the information processing system which concerns on 6th Embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the outline of the operation of the information processing system which concerns on 7th Embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The explanation will be given in the following order.
1. 1. First Embodiment 1.1 Configuration 1.2 Operation 1.3 Effect 2. Second Embodiment 2.1 Configuration 2.2 Operation 2.3 Effect 3. Third Embodiment 3.1 Configuration 3.2 Operation 3.3 Effect 4. Fourth Embodiment 4.1 Configuration 4.2 Operation 4.3 Effect 5. Fifth Embodiment 5.1 Configuration 5.2 Operation 5.3 Effect 6. Sixth Embodiment 6.1 Configuration 6.2 Operation 6.3 Effect 7. Seventh Embodiment 7.1 Configuration 7.2 Operation 7.3 Effect 8. Other embodiments

<1. First Embodiment>

[1.1 Configuration]
FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of an information processing system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

The present embodiment relates to an information processing system including an information processing device and an information terminal device for transmitting information (data of data processing) to the information processing device. In the present embodiment, as an example of the information processing system, as shown in FIG. 1, an image forming system (printing system) in which the information processing device is the image forming device 110 and the information terminal device is the portable information terminal 100 will be described. do. Further, a print job (print data) will be described as an example of data for data processing handled by the information processing system, and a case where print processing is performed as an example of data processing will be described. Further, in the present embodiment, a case where the connection base to which the information terminal device is connected is a private network, for example, a wireless local area network (LAN) will be described as an example.

The mobile information terminal 100 is a mobile device such as a tablet terminal or a smartphone. The mobile information terminal 100 and the image forming apparatus 110 are connected by a wireless LAN router 120 so that they can communicate with each other.

FIG. 2 shows an example of the internal configuration of the mobile information terminal 100.
The mobile information terminal 100 is a communication process for performing network communication between an input unit 101 that receives input from a user, an output unit 102 for outputting various information to the user, a control unit 103, and a storage unit 104. It has a part 105.

The storage unit 104 is a recording medium for storing various types of information, and the format of the recording medium is not particularly limited. The storage unit 104 stores, for example, print data and the like. Although not used in this embodiment, in the third embodiment described later, the storage unit 104 may have the function of the constraint information storage unit 104A.

The control unit 103 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and controls each block in the mobile information terminal 100. In addition, the control unit 103 performs various types of information processing for creating print data. In addition, the control unit 103 executes the functions of various applications 103A. By the function of the application 103A, the control unit 103 executes the main operation of the mobile information terminal 100 in the sequence diagram shown in FIG. 8 to be described later. The function of the application 103A may include a print reservation application that realizes the print reservation function. Although not used in the present embodiment, in the third embodiment described later, the function of the application 103A may include a print restriction application that realizes the print restriction function.

FIG. 3 shows an example of the internal configuration of the image forming apparatus 110.
The image forming apparatus 110 includes an input unit 111 for receiving input from the user, an output unit 112 for outputting various information to the user, a control unit 113, a storage unit 114, and a printing unit 115 for printing. And a communication processing unit 116 for performing network communication.

The storage unit 114 is a recording medium for storing various types of information, and the format of the recording medium is not particularly limited. The storage unit 114 temporarily stores, for example, the transmitted print data. Further, the storage unit 114 stores, for example, print settings and the like.

The control unit 113 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and controls each block in the image forming apparatus 110. In addition, the control unit 113 performs various types of information processing for processing print data.

Although not used in this embodiment, in the second embodiment described later, the communication processing unit 116 may have the access point function 116A.

(Application function of mobile information terminal 100)
The application 103A of the mobile information terminal 100 includes a function as a transmission reservation unit that reserves the transmission of print data to the image forming apparatus 110. The application 103A displays, for example, a print reservation processing screen as shown in FIG. 4, which will be described later, by a function as a transmission reservation unit.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of image forming devices 110 may be connected to the network serving as the connection base. The application 103A includes a function as a base detection unit for detecting that the network serving as a connection base has become a connectable base. The application 103A includes a display process for displaying a list of a plurality of image forming devices 110 connected to the connectable bases when a connectable base to which the plurality of image forming devices 110 are connected is detected, and a plurality of image forming. It includes a function as a device selection unit that performs a selection process for selecting which of the devices 110 the image forming device 110 to transmit print data. Further, the transmission reservation unit includes a function as a device registration unit for registering which of the plurality of image forming devices 110 the image forming device 110 is reserved for transmission of print data. The application 103A displays, for example, a device selection screen as shown in FIG. 6, which will be described later, by functioning as a device selection unit and a device registration unit.

Note that the application 103A omits the display process and the selection process when the plurality of information processing devices connected to the connectable bases have information processing devices reserved for transmission of print data by the device registration unit. May be good.

Hereinafter, examples of various screens displayed by the application 103A will be described.

FIG. 4 shows an example of a print reservation processing screen displayed on the mobile information terminal 100 by the function of the application 103A. The print reservation processing screen of FIG. 4 is displayed, for example, in the process of step S200 of FIG. 8 described later.

The print reservation processing screen includes a print preview screen 200, a plurality of setting changing units 201a, 201b, ... 201n, and a print reservation button 202. Hereinafter, a plurality of setting change units 201a, 201b, ... 201n are collectively referred to as a setting change unit 201. The setting change unit 201 has functions such as inputting print settings such as paper size and a description of a print job to be displayed at the time of printing.

FIG. 5 shows an example of a notification screen displayed on the mobile information terminal 100 by the function of the application 103A. The notification screen of FIG. 5 is displayed, for example, in the process of step S204 of FIG. 8 described later.

The notification screen of FIG. 5 has an information display unit 203 for the user, a “yes” button 204a, and a “no” button 204b. On the notification screen of FIG. 5, the user can select whether or not to print with the image forming apparatus 110 by using the "Yes" button 204a and the "No" button 204b.

FIG. 6 shows an example of a device selection screen displayed on the mobile information terminal 100 by the function of the application 103A. The device selection screen of FIG. 6 is displayed, for example, by the process of step S208 of FIG. 8 described later.

The device selection screen displays the image forming device 110 existing in the network, the device selection unit 205 for letting the user select, the device registration check box 206 for registering the image forming device 110 in the application, and for starting printing. Has a print button 207 and. By registering the image forming apparatus 110 in the application, the user prints to the image forming apparatus 110 directly from the notification screen shown in FIG. 5 at the next print reservation without going through the apparatus selection screen shown in FIG. be able to.

Further, the image forming apparatus 110 displayed on the apparatus selection unit 205 may perform filtering from the set value set by the setting changing unit 201. For example, when the paper size is specified as A3 in the setting changing unit 201, an example of filtering the image forming apparatus 110 which cannot print A3, or an example of filtering the image forming apparatus 110 which cannot print in color when color printing is specified in 201. Can be mentioned, and the convenience of the user can be improved.

[1.2 Operation]
FIG. 7 shows an example of how the mobile information terminal 100 moves.
When a user having a personal digital assistant 100 moves from outside the private network environment 300 to the private network environment 301 such as an in-house LAN, the personal digital assistant 100 is connected to the wireless LAN router 120. Triggered by the connection to the wireless LAN router 120, the mobile information terminal 100 searches for the image forming apparatus 110 in the network by the function of the application 103A. When the image forming apparatus 110 is found in the network, a notification is displayed on the mobile information terminal 100. When the user agrees to print and selects the image forming apparatus 110, the portable information terminal 100 sends a print job to the image forming apparatus 110, and the image forming apparatus 110 prints.

FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram showing an outline of the operation of the information processing system according to the present embodiment.
The user edits the file and takes a picture in step S100. After that, the user activates the print reservation application of the mobile information terminal 100 in steps S101 and S200, and specifies the file to be printed in step S102. At this time, the print reservation processing screen shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the mobile information terminal 100. As step S204, the mobile information terminal 100 searches for the image forming apparatus 110 in the currently connected network. If the mobile information terminal 100 is not connected to the network, this step may be omitted.

If the image forming apparatus 110 cannot be found or is not connected to the network, the mobile information terminal 100 monitors the network environment (step S202). When there is a change in the network, the mobile information terminal 100 searches for the image forming apparatus 110 again (step S203).

When the image forming apparatus 110 is found, the mobile information terminal 100 notifies the user (step S204). At this time, the notification screen shown in FIG. 5 is displayed on the mobile information terminal 100.

When the user cancels printing (selects the “No” button 204b) on the notification screen of FIG. 5 (step S103), the mobile information terminal 100 starts monitoring the network again (step S205). When there is a change in the network, the mobile information terminal 100 searches for the image forming apparatus 110 (step S206). When the image forming apparatus 110 is found, the mobile information terminal 100 notifies the user (step S207).

When the user selects to print on the notification screen of FIG. 5 (selects the “Yes” button 204a) (step S104), the mobile information terminal 100 displays the device selection screen shown in FIG. 6 and informs the user of the device. Prompt for selection (step S208). The user selects a device from the device selection unit 205 on the device selection screen and taps the print button 207 (step S105). After the user taps the print button 207, the mobile information terminal 100 transmits a print job to the selected image forming apparatus 110 (step S209). The image forming apparatus 110 prints the received print job (step S300).

[1.3 Effect]
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the user wants to print, the print reservation process is performed on the mobile information terminal 100. After that, the change in the network environment of the mobile information terminal 100 is monitored, and when a printable device is found in the network, the user is notified and printing is urged. As a result, even if the user forgets to print when he / she moves to a printable environment from outside, the application of the mobile information terminal 100 notifies the user, so that the forgetting to print can be prevented. According to the present embodiment, the user reserves printing without being aware of the network environment, for example, "whether the device is connected to the network" or "whether the device exists in the network". be able to. In addition, when the network environment changes with the movement of the user, the user can prevent forgetting to print by searching for the image forming apparatus 110 in the network and notifying the user.

<2. Second Embodiment>
Next, the information processing system according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following, substantially the same parts as the components of the information processing system according to the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

[2.1 Configuration]
FIG. 9 shows an outline of an information processing system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
The information processing system according to the present embodiment includes a portable information terminal 100 and an image forming apparatus 111.

The internal configuration of the image forming apparatus 111 may be substantially the same as that of the image forming apparatus 110 in the first embodiment. However, unlike the image forming apparatus 110, the image forming apparatus 111 has an access point function 116A in the communication processing unit 116 (FIG. 3). As a result, the image forming apparatus 111 functions as an access point and can directly communicate with the mobile information terminal 100.

The internal configuration of the mobile information terminal 100 may be substantially the same as that of the first embodiment (FIG. 2). The mobile information terminal 100 includes the functions of the application 103A which are substantially the same as those of the first embodiment. However, in order to extend the information processing device applied to the information processing system to the image forming device 111 that functions as an access point, the functions of the application 103A are partially different.

FIG. 10 shows an example of a print reservation processing screen displayed on the mobile information terminal 100 by the function of the application 103A in the present embodiment. The print reservation processing screen of FIG. 10 is displayed, for example, in the process of step S500 of FIG. 14 described later.

The print reservation processing screen of FIG. 10 has a print preview screen 200, setting changing units 201 (201a, 201b, ... 201n), and a print reservation button 202, similarly to the print reservation processing screen of FIG. .. The print reservation processing screen of FIG. 10 further has a check box 210 and a character string input field 211 as a setting change unit for searching for a device outside the private network. The character string input field 211 can be edited only when the check box 210 is ON. When the check box 210 is ON, not only the image forming apparatus 110 in the normal private network but also the image forming apparatus 111 which is an access point is included in the search target. At this time, only the image forming apparatus 111 of the model name input in the character string input field 211 is searched.

FIG. 11 shows an example of a notification screen displayed on the mobile information terminal 100 when the image forming apparatus 111 is discovered as an access point by the function of the application 103A. The notification screen of FIG. 11 is a screen to be notified when the image forming apparatus 111 of the model name input in the character string input field 211 is found as an access point in the print reservation processing screen of FIG. The notification screen of FIG. 11 is displayed, for example, in the process of step S503 of FIG. 14 described later.

The notification screen of FIG. 11 has an information display unit 212. The information display unit 212 displays information on the SSID (Service Set IDentifier) of the access point and the target print job.

FIG. 12 shows an example of a notification screen displayed on the mobile information terminal 100 by the function of the application 103A when the mobile information terminal 100 is connected to the access point. The notification screen of FIG. 12 is displayed, for example, after the process of step S403 of FIG. 12, which will be described later.

The notification screen of FIG. 12 has an information display unit 213 for the user, a “yes” button 214a, and a “no” button 214b. On the notification screen of FIG. 12, the user can select whether or not to print with the image forming apparatus 111 of the connected access point by using the "Yes" button 214a and the "No" button 214b.

[2.2 Operation]
FIG. 13 shows an example of a communication mode of the information processing system according to the present embodiment.
In the private network environment outside 300, an image forming apparatus 111 for shared use exists in a convenience store or a public space. In order for the image forming apparatus 111 and the portable information terminal 100 to communicate with each other, the portable information terminal 100 also needs to participate in the private network in which the image forming apparatus 111 participates. However, since it is risky to open the private network to an unspecified number of users, the image forming apparatus 111 has a function of operating as an access point independently. In this case, the mobile information terminal 100 can communicate ad hoc with the image forming apparatus 111 without participating in the private network.

FIG. 14 is a sequence diagram showing an outline of the operation of the information processing system according to the present embodiment.

First, the user edits the file, takes a picture, and the like (step S400). The mobile information terminal 100 activates the print reservation application (step S401). As shown in the print reservation processing screen of FIG. 10, the user specifies a file to be printed and a model name to be searched outside the private network (step S402).

First, the mobile information terminal 100 searches for the image forming apparatus 110 in the currently connected network (step S501). If the mobile information terminal 100 is not connected to the network, this step is omitted.

Next, the mobile information terminal 100 searches for a nearby access point (step S502), and when the image forming apparatus 111 designated at the time of printing is found as an access point, as shown in the notification screen of FIG. , Notifies the user that the image forming apparatus 111 serving as an access point exists (step S503). The user selects the "Yes" button 214a on the notification screen of FIG. 12 to connect to the image forming apparatus 111 serving as an access point (step S403). After detecting that the mobile information terminal 100 is connected to the access point, the mobile information terminal 100 transmits a print job to the image forming apparatus 111 of the access point (step S504). After receiving the print job, the image forming apparatus 111 prints (step S600). In the connection between the mobile information terminal 100 and the image forming apparatus 111 serving as an access point, the SSID of the mobile information terminal 100 and the SSID of the access point match, and then the access point is authenticated by the mobile information terminal 100. May be executed and it may be performed when the authentication process is successful.

[2.3 effect]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the image forming apparatus 111 having an access point function can be used as a connection base. As a result, for example, before the user moves into the private network, if there is an image forming apparatus 111 having an access point function nearby, the user is notified to that effect so that printing can be performed more quickly. And prevent forgetting to print.

Other configurations, operations, and effects may be substantially the same as those of the information processing system according to the first embodiment.

<3. Third Embodiment>
Next, the information processing system according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following, substantially the same parts as the components of the information processing system according to the first or second embodiment will be designated by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

[3.1 Configuration]
FIG. 15 shows an example of a communication mode of the information processing system according to the present embodiment.
The information processing system according to the present embodiment includes a portable information terminal 100 and an image forming apparatus. The image forming apparatus may be substantially the same as the image forming apparatus 110 in the first embodiment or the image forming apparatus 111 in the second embodiment.

In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of connection bases to which the mobile information terminal 100 can be connected. For example, there are a base A401, a base B402, and a public space 403 as connection bases. These connection bases may be the network (for example, wireless LAN) in the private network environment 301 described in the first embodiment, or the private network environment outside 300 described in the second embodiment. (For example, an image forming apparatus 111 having an access point function 116A) may be used.

When the user moves the above-mentioned plurality of bases and prints at each base, there is a case where he / she wants to restrict printing for each base. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the SSID of the network in which the mobile information terminal 100 participates is compared with the SSID stored in the mobile information terminal 100, and if they match, print control is performed based on the set restrictions. I do.

The internal configuration of the mobile information terminal 100 in the present embodiment may be substantially the same as that in the first or second embodiment. The mobile information terminal 100 includes the functions of the application 103A which are substantially the same as those of the first or second embodiment. However, the functions of the application 103A are partially different in order to restrict printing for each of the above-mentioned bases. In the present embodiment, as a function of the application 103A of the mobile information terminal 100, a print restriction application that realizes a print restriction function is included (FIG. 2).

Further, in the storage unit 104 of the mobile information terminal 100, constraint information regarding the processing of print data is associated with each of the base identification information (for example, SSID) that identifies each of the plurality of connection bases (network or access point). The constraint information storage unit 104A to be stored is included. The application 103A includes a function as a correspondence processing unit that associates the constraint information with each of the base identification information that identifies each of the plurality of connection bases.

In the present embodiment, the application 103A of the personal digital assistant 100 reserves transmission of print data to an information processing device (image forming device 110 or 111) connected to at least one of a plurality of connection bases. Includes the function as.

Further, the application 103A includes a function as a base detection unit that detects that any one of the plurality of connection bases has become a connectable base.

The application 103A includes a function as a control unit that causes an information processing device connected to the connectable base to perform data processing based on constraint information when a connectable base is detected by the base detection unit. Further, when the connectable base is detected by the base detection unit, the application 103A acquires the constraint information corresponding to the connectable base from the constraint information storage unit 104A, and restricts the information processing device connected to the connectable base. A function as a first transmission unit that transmits data of data processing reserved by the transmission reservation unit to an information processing device (image forming device 110 or 111) via a connectable base so that processing based on information is performed. Includes.

FIG. 16 shows an example of a print restriction setting screen displayed on the mobile information terminal 100 by the function of the application 103A in the present embodiment.

The application 103A displays the list screen 400 for displaying the SSID list by the function of the print restriction application. The mobile information terminal 100 stores the SSID and the restrictions related to printing in association with each other, and controls the output for each SSID. Restrictions here include the addition of watermarks, automatic email transmission, color printing, and printing itself.

In the example of FIG. 16, printing is not restricted at the base A401, but it is desired to add a watermark when printing at the base B402 of the business trip destination. In that case, as shown in FIG. 16, if the administrator registers the SSID of the base B in advance, printing control can be performed.

[3.2 Operation]
FIG. 17 is a sequence diagram showing an outline of the operation of the information processing system according to the present embodiment.

First, an administrator who wants to perform print control sets print control in the application of the mobile information terminal 100 as shown in FIG. 16 (step S700). Next, the user makes a print reservation (step S800) in the same manner as in the first or second embodiment (FIG. 4 or 10).

After the print reservation is made, the mobile information terminal 100 monitors the change in the network and compares the SSID of the participating network with the set value of the application (step S900). At this time, if the SSID of the participating network is an SSID for which printing is not permitted, the image forming apparatus 110 is not searched. If the SSID is permitted, the image forming apparatus 110 is searched from within the network (step S901). In the connection between the mobile information terminal 100 and the network, the SSID of the mobile information terminal 100 and the SSID of the network match, and then the authentication process of the mobile information terminal 100 is executed for the network, and the authentication process is successful. It may be done in some cases.

When the image forming apparatus 110 is found in the network, the mobile information terminal 100 displays the notification screen of FIG. 5 and notifies the user in the same manner as in the first embodiment (step S902). The user inputs whether to print (step S801). The mobile information terminal 100 displays a list of devices in the network (step S903) in the same manner as in the first embodiment (FIG. 6). The user selects the image forming apparatus 110 to be printed (step S802).

After the image forming apparatus 110 to be printed is determined, the mobile information terminal 100 adds a command or the like to the print job based on the constraint (step S904), and transmits the print job to the image forming apparatus 110 (step S905). The image forming apparatus 110 prints the received print job (step S1000).

[3.3 effect]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the connectable base is detected in the mobile information terminal 100, the constraint information corresponding to the connectable base is acquired from the constraint information storage unit 104A, and the connectable base is obtained. It is convenient because the data of the data processing reserved by the transmission reservation unit is transmitted to the information processing device via the connectable base so that the processing based on the constraint information is performed in the information processing device connected to. It is possible to transmit and process high-quality data.

According to the present embodiment, by registering the print control settings in advance, the user can print or make a print reservation from the mobile information terminal 100 without being aware of the print rules for each base.

Other configurations, operations, and effects may be substantially the same as those of the information processing system according to the first or second embodiment.

<4. Fourth Embodiment>
Next, the information processing system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following, substantially the same parts as the components of the information processing system according to the first, none, and third embodiments will be designated by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

[4.1 Configuration]
FIG. 18 shows a schematic configuration of an information processing system according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
The information processing system according to the present embodiment includes a portable information terminal 100 and a plurality of image forming devices. In the information processing system according to the third embodiment, the mobile information terminal 100 and the plurality of image forming devices are substantially the same as the information processing system according to the third embodiment, except for the functions related to the cloud service described below. It may have a function. Further, the basic configurations of the mobile information terminal 100 and the plurality of image forming devices include the mobile information terminal 100 (FIG. 2) and the mobile information terminal 100 (FIG. 2) in the first embodiment, except for the configuration of the portion related to the cloud service described below. It may be substantially the same as the image forming apparatus 110 (FIG. 3). In the following, a case where the plurality of image forming devices are two image forming devices 110a and 110b having substantially the same functions and configurations as the image forming device 110 (FIG. 3) will be described as an example. However, the number of image forming devices may be three or more.

In the information processing system according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the mobile information terminal 100 and the image forming devices 110a and 110b are connected by the wireless LAN router 120 so that they can communicate with each other. It has become. Further, the mobile information terminal 100 and the image forming devices 110a and 110b can communicate with the external server 130 arranged on the cloud via, for example, the wireless LAN router 120 and the Internet. The mobile information terminal 100 can also communicate with the external server 130 via the Internet without going through the wireless LAN router 120. The external server 130 provides a file service (cloud service) on the cloud.

At least one of the image forming devices 110a and 110b may have a printing function corresponding to the cloud service. The print function corresponding to the cloud service is a function of downloading a print job from the external server 130 and printing. Hereinafter, it is also referred to as a cloud printing function or a cloud support function. It is possible that neither of the image forming devices 110a and 110b has the cloud printing function. In the information processing system according to the present embodiment, the portable information terminal 100 has, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22 described later, depending on whether or not the image forming devices 110a and 110b have a cloud printing function. It is possible to select printing processing in different modes.

(Application function of mobile information terminal 100)
In the present embodiment, the print job transmitted from the mobile information terminal 100 to the external server 130 may include the same constraint information as the information processing system according to the third embodiment. In the present embodiment, the application 103A of the mobile information terminal 100 has a function as a second transmission unit that adds constraint information to the print job and transmits it to the external server 130. Further, the application 103A includes a function as a base detection unit for detecting that any one of the plurality of connection bases has become a connectable base, as in the third embodiment. The application 103A requests the information processing device so that when the connectable base is detected by the base detection unit, the information processing device (image forming device) connected to the connectable base performs processing based on the constraint information. , It has a function as a control unit for acquiring a print job executed by the processing execution unit from the external server 130.

In the information processing system according to the present embodiment, the mobile information terminal 100 uses the function of the application 103A to display the print reservation processing screen shown in FIG. 4 and the first print reservation processing screen shown in FIG. 5, similarly to the first embodiment. The notification screen and the device selection screen shown in FIG. 6 are displayed.

In the information processing system according to the present embodiment, the mobile information terminal 100 uses the function of the application 103A to display the print reservation processing screen shown in FIG. 4 and the first print reservation processing screen shown in FIG. 5, similarly to the first embodiment. The notification screen and the device selection screen shown in FIG. 6 are displayed.

In the information processing system according to the present embodiment, the second notification screen shown in FIG. 19 is further displayed by the function of the application 103A of the mobile information terminal 100.

FIG. 19 shows an example of a second notification screen displayed on the mobile information terminal 100 by the function of the application 103A. The second notification screen of FIG. 19 has an information display unit 208 for the user, a "yes" button 209a as an input unit, and a "no" button 209b as an input unit. In the second notification screen of FIG. 19, for example, as in the process of step S1209 of FIG. 22 described later, the image forming apparatus 110a selected by the user is not compatible with the cloud service (cloud is not supported), and the image forming apparatus is not supported. Displayed when 110a cannot acquire print data from the cloud service (external server 130). On the second notification screen of FIG. 19, the user can select whether or not the mobile information terminal 100 acquires the print job from the cloud service by using the "Yes" button 204a and the "No" button 204b. ..

[4.2 operation]
FIG. 20 shows an example of how the mobile information terminal 100 moves.
In the present embodiment, when the user having the personal digital assistant 100 makes a print reservation in the private network environment outside 300, the personal digital assistant 100 registers the print job in the cloud service (external server 130). After that, when the user holding the personal digital assistant 100 moves from the private network environment outside 300 to the private network environment 301 such as the in-house LAN, the personal digital assistant 100 is connected to the wireless LAN router 120.

Triggered by the connection to the wireless LAN router 120, the mobile information terminal 100 searches the image forming devices 110a and 110b in the network by the function of the application 103A. When the image forming devices 110a and 110b are found in the network, the first notification screen (FIG. 5) is displayed on the mobile information terminal 100. When the user agrees to print and selects, for example, the image forming apparatus 110a, the mobile information terminal 100 confirms with the image forming apparatus 110a whether or not the print job can be acquired from the cloud service. Hereinafter, a specific example of print reservation processing using such a cloud service will be described.

21 and 22 are sequence diagrams showing an outline of the operation of the information processing system according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 21, the user uses the mobile information terminal 100 to edit a file, take a picture, and the like (step S1100). After that, the user activates the print reservation application of the mobile information terminal 100 (step S1101, step S1200). At this time, the print reservation processing screen shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the mobile information terminal 100. The user specifies a file to be printed from the print reservation processing screen and instructs the print reservation (step S1102).

Next, the mobile information terminal 100 registers the print job in the cloud service (step S120l). The cloud service returns a response indicating that the print job has been registered in the mobile information terminal 100 (step S1400). Next, the mobile information terminal 100 stores the print reservation information in the storage unit 104 (step S1202). Next, the mobile information terminal 100 monitors (detects) changes in the network environment (step S1203).

When there is a change in the network, the mobile information terminal 100 searches the image forming devices 110a and 110b (step S1204). When the image forming devices 110a and 110b are found (step S1300), the mobile information terminal 100 notifies the user (step S1205). At this time, the first notification screen shown in FIG. 5 is displayed on the portable information terminal 100.

When the user selects to print on the first notification screen of FIG. 5 (selects the “Yes” button 204a) (step S1103), the mobile information terminal 100 displays the device selection screen shown in FIG. Prompts the user to select a device (step S1206). The user selects a device from the device selection unit 205 on the device selection screen and taps the print button 207 (step S1104). Next, whether or not the mobile information terminal 100 can acquire a print job using the cloud service from the selected image forming apparatus (for example, the image forming apparatus 110a) (whether or not cloud printing is possible). ) Is confirmed (step S1207).

Hereinafter, as shown in FIG. 22, in the information processing system, processing is performed according to whether or not the image forming apparatus 110a is capable of cloud printing. The image forming apparatus 110a returns to the mobile information terminal 100 whether or not cloud printing is possible (steps S1301 and S1304). When cloud printing is possible in the image forming apparatus 110a, the information processing system performs the cloud support process of FIG. 22. When cloud printing is not possible in the image forming apparatus 110a, the information processing system performs the cloud non-support processing of FIG. 22.

When cloud printing is possible in the image forming apparatus 110a, the mobile information terminal 100 instructs the image forming apparatus 110a to print (step S1208). The image forming apparatus 110a acquires a print job from the cloud service (step S1302, step S1401, step S1402), and prints the acquired print job (step S1303).

On the other hand, when cloud printing is not possible in the image forming apparatus 110a (step S1304), the mobile information terminal 100 notifies the user (step S1209). At this time, the mobile information terminal 100 displays the second notification screen shown in FIG. 19 and prompts the mobile information terminal 100 to select whether or not to acquire the print job from the cloud service. When the user selects the "Yes" button 209a on the second notification screen (step S1105), the mobile information terminal 100 acquires a print job from the cloud service (step S1210, step S1403, step S1404). Next, the mobile information terminal 100 transmits the acquired print job to the image forming apparatus 110 (step S1211). The image forming apparatus 110 prints the received print job (step S1305).

[4.3 effect]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the user is unaware of the network environment, for example, "whether the device is connected to the network" or "whether the device exists in the network". , You can reserve printing. In addition, when the network environment changes with the movement of the user, the user can prevent forgetting to print by searching for the image forming devices 110a and 110b in the network and notifying the user. Further, even when the image forming devices 110a and 110b in the network do not support the cloud service (external server 130), it is possible to print by acquiring the print job from the cloud service on the mobile information terminal 100. Become.

Other configurations, operations, and effects may be substantially the same as those of the information processing system according to the first, none, and third embodiments.

<5. Fifth Embodiment>
Next, the information processing system according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following, substantially the same parts as the components of the information processing system according to the first, no, and fourth embodiments will be designated by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

[5.1 Configuration]
The information processing system according to the present embodiment has substantially the same functions and configurations as the information processing system according to the fourth embodiment. However, the functions related to cloud services are partially different.

The information processing system according to the present embodiment has the same network configuration (FIG. 18) as the information processing system according to the fourth embodiment. However, in the information processing system according to the present embodiment, the image forming apparatus 110a and the image forming apparatus 110b have a function of communicating with each other through the communication processing unit 116 (FIG. 2).

In the present embodiment, the application 103A of the mobile information terminal 100 is used when there is an information processing device among a plurality of information processing devices (image forming devices) in which it is impossible to acquire a print job from the external server 130. Among the plurality of information processing devices, the information processing device capable of acquiring the print job from the external server 130 has a function as a control unit for acquiring the print job from the external server 130.

Further, in the information processing system according to the present embodiment, the mobile information terminal 100 has a function of displaying a third notification screen shown in FIG. 23.

FIG. 23 shows an example of a third notification screen displayed on the mobile information terminal 100 by the function of the application 103A. The third notification screen of FIG. 23 has an information display unit 220 for the user, a "yes" button 221a as an input unit, and a "no" button 221b as an input unit. In the third notification screen of FIG. 23, for example, as in the process of step S1220 of FIG. 25 described later, the image forming apparatus 110a selected by the user is not compatible with the cloud service (cloud is not supported), and the image forming apparatus is not supported. Displayed when 110a cannot acquire print data from the cloud service (external server 130). On the third notification screen of FIG. 23, the user can select whether or not to reselect an image forming apparatus capable of cloud printing by using the "Yes" button 221a and the "No" button 221b. ..

FIG. 24 shows an example of a device selection screen displayed on the mobile information terminal 100 by the function of the application 103A. The device selection screen of FIG. 24 is displayed, for example, when the “Yes” button 221a is selected on the third notification screen of FIG. 23.

The device selection screen of FIG. 24 has a device selection unit 225 and a print button 223 for starting printing on the image forming device selected by the device selection unit 225. The device selection unit 225 displays an image forming device that exists in the network and is capable of cloud printing.

[5.2 Operation]
The information processing system according to the present embodiment operates according to the sequences shown in FIGS. 21 and 22 in substantially the same manner as the information processing system according to the fourth embodiment. However, the operations after step S1207 in FIGS. 21 and 22 are partially different. Hereinafter, operation parts different from the information processing system according to the fourth embodiment will be described.

FIG. 25 is a sequence diagram showing an outline of the operation of the information processing system according to the present embodiment.

In step S1207 of FIGS. 21 and 22, whether or not the mobile information terminal 100 can acquire a print job using the cloud service from the selected image forming apparatus (for example, the image forming apparatus 110a) (cloud printing). Is possible). Here, when the image forming apparatus 110a is not capable of cloud printing, the image forming apparatus 110a confirms whether or not cloud printing is possible on another image forming apparatus 110b (step S1320, step S1321), and carries the mobile phone. Notify the information terminal 100 of the confirmation result (step S1322). In the example of FIG. 25, an example is shown in which the other image forming apparatus 110b is capable of cloud printing.

When the other image forming apparatus 110b is capable of cloud printing, the mobile information terminal 100 displays the third notification screen of FIG. 23 (step S1220). When the user selects the "Yes" button 221a on the third notification screen and instructs the user to reselect the image forming apparatus (step S1120), the mobile information terminal 110 lists the image forming apparatus corresponding to the cloud service (FIG. 24) is displayed (step S1221).

When the user selects the image forming device 110b on the device selection screen of FIG. 24 and taps the print button 223 (step S1121), the mobile information terminal 100 gives a printing instruction to the image forming device 110b (step S1222). The image forming apparatus 110b acquires a print job from the cloud service (step S1323, step S1420, step S1421), and prints the acquired print job (step S1324).

If there is no image forming apparatus capable of cloud printing in the confirmation process of step S1320, the sequence is from step S1304 in FIG. 22.

In the above description, the example in which there is only one other image forming apparatus 110b has been described, but the same operation is performed when there is one or more other image forming apparatus 110c, 110d, ... ..

[5.3 Effect]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, even when the image forming apparatus 110a selected by the user cannot acquire the print job from the cloud service, another print job can be acquired from the cloud service. Printing can be performed by the image forming apparatus 110b.

Other configurations, operations, and effects may be substantially the same as those of the information processing system according to the first, no, and fourth embodiments.

<6. 6th Embodiment>
Next, the information processing system according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following, substantially the same parts as the components of the information processing system according to the first, no, and fifth embodiments will be designated by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

[6.1 configuration]
The information processing system according to the present embodiment has substantially the same functions and configurations as the information processing system according to the fourth embodiment. However, the functions related to cloud services are partially different.

In the present embodiment, the application 103A of the mobile information terminal 100 confirms whether or not it is possible to acquire a print job from the external server 130 for each of the plurality of information processing devices (image forming devices). It has a function as a control unit that performs processing to perform processing and displays the confirmed result.

In the information processing system according to the present embodiment, the mobile information terminal 100 displays the device selection screen shown in FIG. 26 instead of the device selection screen shown in FIG. 6 by the function of the application 103A.

FIG. 26 shows an example of a device selection screen displayed on the mobile information terminal 100 by the function of the application 103A in the information processing system according to the present embodiment. The device selection screen of FIG. 26 is displayed, for example, in the process of step S1206 of FIG. 27, which will be described later. In the device selection screen shown in FIG. 26, the display of the device selection unit 205 is partially different from the device selection screen shown in FIG. In the device selection screen shown in FIG. 26, a display column 224 for displaying information on whether or not the image forming device supports the cloud service (whether or not cloud printing is possible) is added to the device selection unit 205. ing.

[6.2 operation]
The information processing system according to the present embodiment operates according to the sequences shown in FIGS. 21 and 22 in substantially the same manner as the information processing system according to the fourth embodiment. However, the operations after step S1103 in FIG. 21 are partially different. Hereinafter, operation parts different from the information processing system according to the fourth embodiment will be described.

FIG. 27 is a sequence diagram showing an outline of the operation of the information processing system according to the present embodiment.

When the user selects to print on the first notification screen of FIG. 5 (selects the “Yes” button 204a) (step S1103), the mobile information terminal 100 responds to the image forming devices 110a and 110b in the network. It is confirmed whether or not the print job can be acquired from the cloud service (external server 130) (whether or not cloud printing is possible) (step S1230, step S1330). The mobile information terminal 100 displays the device selection screen shown in FIG. 26 reflecting the confirmation result, and prompts the user to select the device (step S1206).

In the above description, the example in which there is only one other image forming apparatus 110b has been described, but the same operation is performed when there is one or more other image forming apparatus 110c, 110d, ... ..

[6.3 effect]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the user can know whether or not the image forming apparatus can acquire the print job from the cloud service at the time of selecting the image forming apparatus. It becomes.

Other configurations, operations, and effects may be substantially the same as those of the information processing system according to the first, no, and fourth embodiments.

<7. Seventh Embodiment>
Next, the information processing system according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following, substantially the same parts as the components of the information processing system according to the first, none, and sixth embodiments will be designated by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

[7.1 configuration]
The information processing system according to the present embodiment has substantially the same functions and configurations as the information processing system according to the fourth embodiment. However, the functions related to cloud services are partially different.

In the present embodiment, the plurality of information processing devices (image forming devices) obtain at least one first information processing device from which it is impossible to acquire a print job from the external server 130, and a print job from the external server 130. It may include at least one second information processing device that can be acquired. The application 103A of the mobile information terminal 100 causes the second information processing device to acquire the print job from the external server 130 instead of the first information processing device, and the print job acquired by the second information processing device. Has a function as a control unit for transmitting the information to the first information processing apparatus.

The information processing system according to the present embodiment has the same network configuration (FIG. 18) as the information processing system according to the fourth embodiment. However, in the information processing system according to the present embodiment, the image forming apparatus 110a and the image forming apparatus 110b have a function of communicating with each other through the communication processing unit 116 (FIG. 2).

[7.2 Operation]
The information processing system according to the present embodiment operates according to the sequences shown in FIGS. 21 and 22 in substantially the same manner as the information processing system according to the fourth embodiment. However, the operations after step S1207 in FIGS. 21 and 22 are partially different. Hereinafter, operation parts different from the information processing system according to the fourth embodiment will be described.

FIG. 28 is a sequence diagram showing an outline of the operation of the information processing system according to the present embodiment. In the following, a case where there are a plurality of other image forming devices 110b, 110c, 110d, ... In addition to the image forming device 110a will be described as an example. However, FIG. 28 shows, on behalf of, only one other image forming apparatus 110b among the plurality of other image forming apparatus 110b, 110c, 110d, .... The image forming apparatus 110a and the plurality of other image forming apparatus 110b, 110c, 110d, ... Have a function of communicating with each other through the communication processing unit 116 (FIG. 2).

In step S1207 of FIGS. 21 and 22, whether or not the mobile information terminal 100 can acquire a print job using the cloud service from the selected image forming apparatus (for example, the image forming apparatus 110a) (cloud printing). Is possible). Here, when the image forming apparatus 110a is not capable of cloud printing, the image forming apparatus 110a confirms whether or not cloud printing is possible in the order of the other image forming apparatus 110b, 110c, 110d, ... ( Step S1340).

When one other image forming apparatus (for example, the image forming apparatus 110b) capable of acquiring a print job is detected (step S1341), the confirmation for the other image forming apparatus (for example, the image forming apparatus 110c, 110d, ...) Is completed. do.

Next, the image forming apparatus 110a requests another image forming apparatus 110b capable of acquiring the print job to acquire the print job (step S1342). The other image forming apparatus 110b acquires a print job from the cloud service (step S1343, step S1440, step S1441) on behalf of the image forming apparatus 110a, and transmits the print job to the image forming apparatus 110a (step S1344). ..

Next, the image forming apparatus 110a prints the print job received from the other image forming apparatus 110b (step S1345).

[7.3 effect]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, even when the image forming apparatus 110a selected by the user cannot acquire the print job from the cloud service (external server 130), the image forming apparatus 110b is used through the other image forming apparatus 110b. To get a print job. As a result, it is possible to print with the image forming apparatus 110a designated by the user without causing the user to take the trouble of operating the portable information terminal 100 such as reselecting the apparatus.

Other configurations, operations, and effects may be substantially the same as those of the information processing system according to the first, no, and fourth embodiments.

<8. Other embodiments>
The technique according to the present invention is not limited to the above description of the embodiment, and various modifications can be carried out.

In each of the above embodiments, the case where the information processing device is an image forming device has been described as an example, but the information processing device may be an MFP (multifunction device), a copying device, or the like. Further, the information processing device may be a computer terminal.

In each of the above embodiments, the mobile information terminal 100 notifies the user when the image forming apparatus is found, but the user is made to input a guideline time at the time of printing reservation, and the notification is displayed after the lapse of time. It is also possible. It is also possible to display a notification after a certain period of time from a specific schedule, for example, the scheduled time to return to work, in cooperation with a calendar application or the like.

In the first embodiment, after discovering the image forming apparatus 110 in the network, the user is made to select the image forming apparatus 110, but the list is not displayed and printing is performed directly on the registered image forming apparatus 110. It is also possible.

In the third embodiment, the print control settings may be stored (accompanyed) in the file to be printed. Printing control can be performed by comparing the SSID stored in the file with the SSID of the network in which the mobile information terminal 100 participates.

Further, the data processing by the information processing device is not limited to the printing process, and only the data may be saved. Further, the data information of the data processing transmitted by the portable information terminal 100 may be data other than the print job (print data). In this case, in the third embodiment, the data storage method, the data compression rate, and the like may be changed depending on the connection base. When the data is image data, the resolution or the like may be changed according to the connection base.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the application 103A of the mobile information terminal 100 includes a function of a transmission reservation unit that reserves the transmission of print data to the information processing device, and the mobile information terminal 100 first "reserves transmission (print reservation). ) ”Is described as an example, but it may include the function of the print execution unit (process execution unit) that executes printing of print data to the information processing device without first making a“ transmission reservation (print reservation) ”. good. For example, the first "transmission reservation (print reservation)" process in each of the above embodiments is a "print execution" process similar to normal printing, and when a connectable base is not detected, a "print standby" is performed. (Reservation for transmission) ”.

When the application 103A includes the function of the processing execution unit, for example, instead of the transmission reservation unit in the first embodiment, the processing execution unit is assigned to any of the plurality of image forming devices 110. On the other hand, it may include a function as an apparatus registration unit for registering whether to execute printing of print data. The application 103A displays, for example, a device selection screen as shown in FIG. 6, as in the first embodiment, by functioning as a device selection unit and a device registration unit. When the information processing device registered by the device registration unit already exists in the plurality of information processing devices connected to the connectable base, the application 103A displays a list of the plurality of image forming devices 110 connected to the connectable base. The display process for displaying and the selection process for selecting which of the plurality of image forming devices 110 the image forming apparatus 110 should print the print data may be omitted.

When the application 103A includes the function of the processing execution unit, for example, in the third embodiment, the processing execution unit processes data for an information processing device connected to at least one of a plurality of connection bases. To print the print data. In this case, when the connectable base is detected by the base detection unit, the application 103A acquires the constraint information corresponding to the connectable base from the constraint information storage unit 104A, and in the information processing device connected to the connectable base. It includes a function as a transmission unit that transmits data of data processing executed by the processing execution unit to the information processing device via the connectable base so that processing based on the constraint information is performed.

Further, the data processing data in the standby state in the mobile information terminal 100 may be transferred from the mobile information terminal 100 side to the information processing device side at its own discretion. It may be acquired from the mobile information terminal 100 at the discretion of the information processing apparatus. That is, in each of the above embodiments, the data processing data (print job) is transmitted from the mobile information terminal 100 side, but the data processing data may be acquired from the information processing device side. For example, when the application 103A includes the function of the processing execution unit and is in the "print standby (transmission reservation)" state, the information processing device that can be connected can perform the constraint information and the data processing in the standby state. You may try to get the data.

Further, in the third embodiment, the in-house network may be included as the connection base. The SSID of the company net may be added to the print job of the important file. As a result, printing of important files from the mobile information terminal 100 side may be restricted so that it can be executed only when connected to the in-house network.

Further, in the fourth to seventh embodiments, the method of confirming whether or not the image forming devices 110a and 110b can acquire the print job from the cloud service (external server 130) is, for example, the following method. There is. For example, a method of confirming that the image forming devices 110a and 110b have a function of connecting to a cloud service, a method of actually connecting to an external server 130 using print reservation information, and a method of printing from an external server 130. There is a method to try to get a job. The timing of acquiring the print job from the cloud service can be changed according to these confirmation methods.

Further, in the fourth to seventh embodiments, a step of inputting authentication information for using the cloud service may be added. In the sixth embodiment, after confirming the user's printing intention by using the first notification screen of FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not the image forming apparatus can acquire the print job from the cloud service. An example of confirmation is shown, but it is also possible to confirm before displaying the first notification screen. Further, on the device selection screen shown in FIG. 26, it is also possible to display only the data of the image forming device capable of acquiring the print job.

Further, in the description of the seventh embodiment, when the image forming apparatus capable of acquiring the print job from the cloud service is detected, the confirmation of the other image forming apparatus is terminated. On the other hand, it is also possible to confirm the availability of cloud printing and determine the request destination for acquiring the print job from the operating status of the image forming apparatus and the information of the installation location.

100 ... Mobile information terminal (information terminal device), 101 ... Input unit, 102 ... Output unit, 103 ... Control unit, 103A ... Application, 104 ... Storage unit, 104A ... Constraint information storage unit, 105 ... Communication processing unit, 110, 111 ... Image forming device (information processing device), 110a, 110b ... Image forming device (information processing device), 111 ... Input unit, 112 ... Output unit, 113 ... Control unit, 114 ... Storage unit, 115 ... Printing unit, 116 ... Communication processing unit, 116A ... Access point function, 120 ... Wireless local area network (LAN) router, 130 ... External server (cloud service), 200 ... Print preview screen, 201 (201a, 201b, 201n) ... Setting change unit, 202 ... Print reservation button, 203 ... Information display unit, 204a ... "Yes" button, 204b ... "No" button, 205 ... Device selection unit, 206 ... Device registration check box, 207 ... Print button, 208 ... Information display unit, 209a ... "Yes" button (input section), 209b ... "No" button, 210 ... Check box, 211 ... Character string input field, 212 ... Information display section, 213 ... Information display section, 214a ... "Yes" button, 214b ... "No" button, 220 ... Information display unit, 221a ... "Yes" button (input unit), 221b ... "No" button, 222 ... Device selection unit, 223 ... Print button, 224 ... Display column, 300 ... Private network Outside the environment, 301 ... Private network environment, 400 ... List screen, 401 ... Base A, 402 ... Base B, 403 ... Public space.

Claims (14)

A mapping processing unit that associates the base identification information that identifies each of the connection bases with the constraint information related to data processing for a plurality of connection bases.
A processing execution unit that executes the data processing on the information processing device connected to at least one of the plurality of connection bases, and
A transmission reservation unit that reserves transmission of the data of the data processing, and a transmission reservation unit.
When the transmission reservation unit makes a reservation for transmission of the data, the detection that any one of the plurality of connection bases is a connectable base is started, and the connectable base is detected. , A base detection unit that determines whether or not to search for the information processing device connected to the detected connectable base based on the constraint information.
A process selection unit that notifies when the connectable base is detected by the base detection unit and the information processing apparatus is searched, and accepts a selection as to whether or not to perform the data processing.
When the connectable base is detected by the base detection unit, and after the information processing device is searched and the processing selection unit accepts the selection to perform the data processing, the connection is connected to the connectable base. The information processing apparatus is provided with a control unit that causes the data processing device to perform the data processing based on the constraint information.
The base detection unit monitors the change of the connectable base after the processing selection unit accepts the selection not to perform the data processing, and when a new connectable base is detected, the constraint information is again obtained. Based on, it is determined whether or not to search the information processing device, and
When the new connectable base is detected by the base detection unit and the information processing apparatus is searched, the processing selection unit notifies again and selects whether or not to perform the data processing. An information terminal device that performs accepting processing. A constraint information storage unit that stores the constraint information that has been subjected to the association processing, and a constraint information storage unit.
When the connectable base is detected by the base detection unit, the constraint information corresponding to the connectable base is acquired from the constraint information storage unit, and the information processing apparatus connected to the connectable base obtains the constraint information. Claim 1 further includes a first transmission unit that transmits data of data processing executed by the processing execution unit to the information processing apparatus via the connectable base so that processing based on the constraint information is performed. The information terminal device described in. A plurality of the information processing devices are connected to at least one of the plurality of connection bases.
When the base detection unit detects a connectable base to which a plurality of the information processing devices are connected, a display process for displaying a list of the plurality of the information processing devices connected to the connectable base and a plurality of display processes. A device selection unit that performs selection processing for selecting which information processing device of the information processing devices to transmit the data of the data processing.
The information terminal device according to claim 2. The information terminal device according to claim 3, wherein the processing execution unit includes a device registration unit that registers which information processing device among the plurality of information processing devices executes the data processing. The device selection unit omits the display process and the selection process when the plurality of information processing devices connected to the connectable base have information processing devices registered by the device registration unit. Item 4. The information terminal device according to item 4. The information terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the information processing device has a communication processing unit that functions as the connection base. The information terminal device according to claim 6, wherein the connection base is the communication processing unit of the information processing device or a private network. A second transmitter that adds the constraint information to the data of the data processing and transmits it to an external server.
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The control unit
When the connectable base is detected by the base detection unit and the information processing device is searched, the information processing device connected to the connectable base performs processing based on the constraint information. The information terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the information processing device is made to acquire data of the data processing executed by the processing execution unit from the external server. A plurality of the information processing devices are connected to at least one of the plurality of connection bases.
The control unit
When there is an information processing device that cannot acquire the data of the data processing from the external server among the plurality of information processing devices, the data processing of the data processing is performed from the external server among the plurality of information processing devices. The information terminal device according to claim 8, wherein the information processing device capable of acquiring the data acquires the data of the data processing from the external server. A plurality of the information processing devices are connected to at least one of the plurality of connection bases.
The control unit
For each of the plurality of information processing devices, a process of confirming whether or not the data of the data processing can be acquired from the external server is performed, and a process of displaying the confirmed result is performed. The information terminal device according to claim 8. A plurality of the information processing devices are connected to at least one of the plurality of connection bases.
The plurality of information processing devices may acquire at least one first information processing device capable of acquiring the data processing data from the external server and the data processing data from the external server. Including at least one second information processing device possible
The control unit
Instead of the first information processing device, the second information processing device is made to acquire the data processing data from the external server, and the data processing data acquired by the second information processing device. The information terminal device according to claim 8, wherein the data is transmitted to the first information processing device. The information processing device has a printing unit and has a printing unit.
The data of the data processing includes print data.
The information terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the constraint information includes information related to printing processing. Information processing device and
Including an information terminal device that causes the information processing device to perform data processing.
The information terminal device is
A mapping processing unit that associates base identification information for identifying the connection base with constraint information related to the data processing for a plurality of connection bases.
A processing execution unit that executes the data processing on the information processing apparatus connected to at least one of the plurality of connection bases, and a processing execution unit.
A transmission reservation unit that reserves transmission of the data of the data processing, and a transmission reservation unit.
When the transmission reservation unit makes a reservation for transmission of the data, the detection that any one of the plurality of connection bases is a connectable base is started, and the connectable base is detected. , A base detection unit that determines whether or not to search for the information processing device connected to the detected connectable base based on the constraint information.
A process selection unit that notifies when the connectable base is detected by the base detection unit and the information processing apparatus is searched, and accepts a selection as to whether or not to perform the data processing.
When the connectable base is detected by the base detection unit, and after the information processing device is searched and the processing selection unit accepts the selection to perform the data processing, the connection is connected to the connectable base. The information processing apparatus is provided with a control unit that causes the data processing device to perform the data processing based on the constraint information.
The base detection unit monitors the change of the connectable base after the processing selection unit accepts the selection not to perform the data processing, and when a new connectable base is detected, the constraint information is again obtained. Based on, it is determined whether or not to search the information processing device, and
When the new connectable base is detected by the base detection unit and the information processing apparatus is searched, the processing selection unit notifies again and selects whether or not to perform the data processing. An information processing system that performs the processing of accepting. In the information terminal device, associating a plurality of connection bases with base identification information for identifying each connection base and constraint information related to data processing.
In the information terminal device, making a reservation for transmission of the data of the data processing and
When the transmission reservation of the data is made, the information terminal device starts detecting that any one of the plurality of connection bases is a connectable base, and the connectable base is detected. to the fact that on the basis of the restriction information, determines whether to search the detected the connectable base connected to have that information processing apparatus,
When the connectable base is detected and the information processing device is searched, the information terminal device notifies the information terminal device and performs a process of accepting a selection as to whether or not to perform the data processing.
In the information terminal device, the data processing for the information processing device connected to at least one of the plurality of connection bases is set to the standby state.
When the connectable base is detected and the information processing device is searched and then the selection to perform the data processing is accepted, the information processing device connected to the connectable base in the information terminal device. To perform the data processing based on the constraint information
After accepting the selection not to perform the data processing in the information terminal device, the change of the connectable base is monitored, and when a new connectable base is detected, the said again based on the constraint information. Determining whether to search for information processing equipment and
When the new connectable base is detected and the information processing device is searched, the information terminal device again notifies the information terminal device and accepts a selection as to whether or not to perform the data processing. Information processing method.

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