JP7419079B2 - Information processing device, display control program and display control method in the information processing device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device, a display control program for the information processing device, and a display control method, and particularly to an information processing device that is equipped with a display means and an operation reception means and is capable of executing predetermined processing, and a display control program for the information processing device. and display control methods.

An example of this type of technology is disclosed in Patent Document 1. According to the technology disclosed in Patent Document 1, in an image processing apparatus as an information processing apparatus, a plurality of operations including a normal copy selection button and a simple copy selection button are displayed on an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) as a display means. A menu screen with keys will be displayed. On this menu screen, for example, when a normal copy selection button is operated (pressed), strictly speaking, when a user operation on the normal copy selection button is accepted by the touch panel as an operation reception means, the normal copy selection button is displayed instead of the menu screen. A normal display screen, which is an operation screen for copying, is displayed. On this normal display screen, settings for processing conditions related to copy processing as predetermined information processing are performed, including not only basic processing conditions such as paper selection, but also detailed processing conditions such as cross-cutting. It is possible to set processing conditions. On the other hand, when the simple copy selection button is operated on the menu screen, a simple display screen, which is an operation screen for simple copying, is displayed instead of the menu screen. On this simple display screen, only basic processing conditions among the processing conditions related to copy processing can be set.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-154383

By the way, with the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example, on the menu screen, the user may accidentally operate the normal copy operation button while attempting to operate the simple copy selection button. Although it is not explicitly stated in Patent Document 1, if the user wants to display a simple display screen instead of the normal display screen when the normal display screen is displayed due to such an operation error, the user should perform a predetermined operation. It is inferred that this will cause the user to display the menu screen again and then operate the simple copy selection button. Displaying the menu screen anew in order to correct an operational error in this manner is inefficient and inconvenient from the viewpoint of operability.

Accordingly, the present invention provides an information processing apparatus that is equipped with a display means and an operation reception means and is capable of executing predetermined information processing, in particular, information in which a plurality of operation screens related to the predetermined information processing are switched to the display means and displayed. The purpose of this invention is to provide a new technique that can improve the operability of a processing device.

In order to achieve this object, the present invention includes a first invention related to an information processing device and a second invention related to a display control method in the information processing device.

The first invention related to an information processing apparatus is based on an information processing apparatus that includes a display means and an operation reception means and is capable of executing predetermined information processing. Based on this premise, the first invention further includes display control means. The display control means switches and displays on the display means a plurality of operation screens for setting a plurality of processing conditions related to predetermined information processing. Specifically, the display control means causes the display means to display a first screen that is one of the plurality of operation screens. At least a first key and a second key are arranged on this first screen. When the operation reception means accepts a user operation on the first key while this first screen is displayed, the display control means displays a second screen which is an operation screen different from the first screen. Display it on the means. On the other hand, when the operation reception means accepts a user operation on the second key, the display control means causes the display means to display a third screen which is an operation screen different from the first screen and the second screen. A plurality of operation keys including a third key are arranged on this third screen. When the operation reception means accepts a user operation on the third key while the third screen is displayed, the display control means causes the display means to display the second screen.

Note that the first key arranged on the first screen is a key for instructing the setting of specific conditions that are part of the plurality of processing conditions described above. Similar to this first key, the third key arranged on the third screen is also a key for instructing the setting of specific conditions.

Furthermore, a fourth key may be arranged on the second screen. When the operation receiving means accepts a user operation on the fourth key while the second screen on which the fourth key is arranged is displayed, the display control means causes the third screen to be displayed on the display means. .

Here, the display mode of the first key arranged on the first screen and the display mode of the third key arranged on the third screen may be the same or similar.

Additionally, the position of the first key on the first screen and the position of the third key on the third screen may correspond to each other, or in other words, may overlap with each other.

In addition, the third key arranged on the third screen forms a group with some or all of the plurality of operation keys arranged on the third screen other than the third key. It may be arranged in the same area as the area in which each operation key is arranged.

Unlike this, the third key arranged on the third screen is a group formed by some or all of the plurality of operation keys arranged on the third screen other than the third key. It may be placed in a different area from the area, or it may be placed so as to be isolated from the group.

The predetermined information processing referred to here may be, for example, a copying process of copying an image of a document onto a sheet-like image recording medium. In this case, the specific conditions may include a one-sided copy condition that the image of the document is copied only onto one side of the image recording medium.

A display control method in an information processing apparatus according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a display control step. Here, the information processing device includes a display means and an operation reception means, and is capable of executing predetermined information processing. Then, in the display control step, a plurality of operation screens for setting a plurality of processing conditions related to predetermined information processing are switched and displayed on the display means. Specifically, in the display control step, the first screen, which is one of the plurality of operation screens, is displayed on the display means. At least a first key and a second key are arranged on this first screen. When the operation accepting means accepts a user operation on the first key while this first screen is displayed, the display control step displays a second screen which is an operation screen different from the first screen. Display on display means. On the other hand, when the user operation on the second key is accepted by the operation accepting means, in the display control step, the third screen, which is an operation screen different from the first screen and the second screen, is displayed on the display means. A plurality of operation keys including a third key are arranged on this third screen. When the operation accepting means accepts a user operation on the third key while the third screen is displayed, the second screen is displayed on the display means in the display control step.
Here, the display mode of the first key arranged on the first screen and the display mode of the third key arranged on the third screen may be the same or similar.
Further, the position of the first key on the first screen and the position of the third key on the third screen may correspond to each other, or in other words, may overlap with each other.
Further, the third key arranged on the third screen is arranged so that each of the third keys forming the group forms a group together with some or all of the operation keys other than the third key among the plurality of operation keys arranged on the third screen. It may be arranged in the same area as the area in which the operation keys are arranged.
Note that the first key arranged on the first screen is a key for instructing the setting of specific conditions that are part of the plurality of processing conditions described above. Similar to this first key, the third key arranged on the third screen is also a key for instructing the setting of specific conditions.
The predetermined information processing may be, for example, a copying process of copying an image of a document onto a sheet-like image recording medium. In this case, the specific conditions may include a one-sided copy condition that the image of the document is copied only onto one side of the image recording medium.

According to the present invention, in an information processing apparatus that includes a display means and an operation reception means and is capable of executing predetermined information processing, in particular, a plurality of operation screens related to the predetermined information processing are switched to the display means and displayed. In the processing device, operability can be improved.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a multifunction peripheral according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a portal screen in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a color type selection screen in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a copy menu screen in the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a memory map conceptually showing the configuration inside the RAM of the main storage section in the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flow diagram showing the flow of the portal screen control task in the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of the color type selection screen control task in the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of the copy menu screen control task in the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a color type selection screen in the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of the color type selection screen control task in the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a copy menu screen in the third embodiment of the present invention.

[First example]
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described using a multifunction peripheral (MFP) 10 shown in FIG. 1 as an example.

The multifunction device 10 according to the first embodiment is installed in a public space such as a convenience store, a supermarket, or a library, on the premise that it will be used by an unspecified number of people. The multifunction device 10 has multiple functions such as a copy function, a printer function, an image scanner function, and a fax function. Using these functions, the multifunction device 10 provides various services such as copy service, print service, scan service, and fax service.

Such a multifunction device 10 includes an image reading section 12, an image forming section 14, and a paper feeding section 16. Additionally, the multifunction device 10 includes a control section 18, an auxiliary storage section 20, a communication section 22, an external storage medium communication section 24, and a photo printer 26. Further, the multifunction device 10 includes an operation display section 28. These are connected to each other via a common bus 30.

The image reading section 12 is an example of an image reading means. That is, the image reading unit 12 is responsible for image reading processing of reading an image of a document (not shown) and outputting two-dimensional read image data corresponding to the read image. For this reason, the image reading unit 12 includes a document table (not shown) on which the document is placed. In addition, the image reading unit 12 includes an image reading unit (not shown) including a light source, a plurality of mirrors, an imaging lens, a line sensor, etc., and a drive mechanism (not shown) for moving the image reading position by the image reading unit. Equipped with etc. Furthermore, the image reading unit 12 includes a document holding cover (not shown) for holding down the document placed on the document table.

The image forming section 14 is an example of an image forming means. That is, the image forming section 14 is responsible for image forming processing of forming, that is, printing, an image based on appropriate image data such as the above-mentioned read image data on a sheet of paper (not shown) serving as a sheet-like image recording medium. This image forming process is performed, for example, by a known electrophotographic method. For this reason, the image forming section 14 includes a photoreceptor drum, a charging device, an exposure device, a developing device, a transfer device, a fixing device, etc. (not shown). After the image is formed by the image forming process by the image forming unit 14, the paper, so to speak, the printed matter is discharged to a paper discharge tray (not shown). Note that the image forming unit 14 is not limited to the electrophotographic method, and may perform image forming processing using, for example, an inkjet method.

The paper feeding section 16 is an example of a paper feeding means. That is, the paper feed section 16 has one or more, generally a plurality of paper feed cassettes (not shown). These paper feed cassettes accommodate paper of appropriate prescribed sizes. Then, the paper feed section 16 uses one of the paper feed cassettes as a paper feed source, and supplies sheets one by one from the paper feed source to the image forming section 14 . Note that, as the paper, for example, B5 size, A4 size, B4 size, and A3 size plain paper, and A4 size glossy paper are prepared.

The control unit 18 is an example of a control means that controls the entire multifunction device 10. For this reason, the control unit 18 includes a computer, such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 18a, as a control execution means. In addition, the control unit 18 has a main storage unit 18b as a main storage means that can be directly accessed by the CPU 18a. The main storage unit 18b includes, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory), which are not shown. A control program (firmware) for controlling the operation of the CPU 18a is stored in the ROM. The RAM constitutes a work area and a buffer area when the CPU 18a executes processing based on a control program.

The auxiliary storage unit 20 is an example of auxiliary storage means. That is, the auxiliary storage section 20 appropriately stores various data including various image data such as the above-mentioned read image data. Such auxiliary storage unit 20 includes, for example, a hard disk drive (not shown). Additionally, the auxiliary storage unit 20 may include a rewritable nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory.

The communication unit 22 is an example of communication means. That is, the communication unit 22 is connected to a communication network (not shown) and is responsible for two-way communication via the communication network. The communication networks mentioned here include LANs (Local Area Networks), the Internet, public switched telephone networks, and the like. Further, the LAN includes a wireless LAN (a wireless LAN according to the IEEE_802.11 standard, so-called Wi-Fi (registered trademark)).

The external storage medium communication unit 24 is an example of external storage medium communication means. That is, the external storage medium communication section 24 has an external storage medium mounting section (not shown) into which various types of media as external storage media (not shown) can be mounted, and the external storage medium communication section 24 has an external storage medium mounting section (not shown) into which various types of media as external storage media (not shown) can be mounted. Responsible for two-way communication between The media here include semiconductor media such as SD (Secure Digital) memory cards and USB (Universal Serial Bus) memories, and disk media such as CDs (Compact Discs) and DVDs (Digital Versatile Discs). Further, the external storage medium communication unit 24 includes an infrared communication unit (not shown) for performing two-way communication using the infrared communication function with a mobile device (not shown) such as a smartphone or a tablet equipped with the infrared communication function. That is, a portable device equipped with an infrared communication function is sometimes treated as an external storage medium.

The photo printer 26 is, for example, a sublimation printer, and is an example of an image forming means separate from the image forming unit 14 that can perform image forming processing of higher quality than the image forming unit 14, so-called photo printing. It is. As the paper to be printed by this photo printer 26, two types of special paper are prepared, for example, L size and 2L size. These special papers are stored in a paper storage section (not shown) provided in the photo printer 26. Then, the paper after the photograph is printed by the photograph printer 26, that is, the photograph as a printed matter, is discharged to a photograph outlet (not shown). Note that the photographic printer 26 may be, for example, an inkjet type printer (particularly using dye ink) instead of a sublimation type printer.

The operation display section 28 is a so-called operation panel, and includes a display 28a as an example of a display means and a touch panel 28b as an example of an operation reception means. The display 28a has a generally rectangular display surface, and the touch panel 28b is provided to overlap the display surface of the display 28a. Note that the display 28a is, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD), but is not limited to this, and may be another type of display such as an organic electroluminescence (EL) display. The touch panel 28b is, for example, a capacitive type panel, but is not limited to this, and may be a panel of other types such as an electromagnetic induction type, a resistive film type, or an infrared type. In addition to the display 28a, the operation display section 28 includes appropriate light emitting means such as a light emitting diode (LED) (not shown). In addition to the touch panel 28b, the operation display section 28 has appropriate hardware switch means such as a push button switch (not shown).

Now, according to the multifunction device 10 according to the first embodiment, for example, after the multifunction device 10 is started, a portal screen (also referred to as a "menu screen" or a "home screen") as shown in FIG. ) 100 is displayed on (the display surface of) the display 28a. This portal screen 100 is an operation screen for selecting one of the services that the multifunction device 10 can provide, in other words, for selecting the operation mode of the multifunction device 10. Therefore, the portal screen 100 includes a plurality of operation keys 110, 110, . Appropriately placed. An appropriate mark (image) 112 and character string 114 representing the service corresponding to the operation key 110 are attached to each operation key 110.

Here, for example, the operation key 110a to which the character string 114a of "single-sided copy" is attached, so to speak, the one-sided copy selection key 110a is a key for instructing to select a copy function. The operation key 110b to which the character string 114b of "various copies" is attached, so to speak, the various copy selection key 110b is also a key for instructing selection of a copy function. That is, two keys, a one-sided copy selection key 110a and a various copy selection key 110b, are arranged on the portal screen 100 as keys for instructing selection of a copy function. Specifically, the one-sided copy selection key 110a selects the copy function after limiting the purpose (form) of copying by the copy function to one-sided copying (copying the image of the original onto only one side of the paper). This is a key for instructing things. On the other hand, the various copy selection key 110b is a key for instructing to first select a copy function without limiting the purpose of copying.

Note that the purpose of the copy function is often one-sided copying. In particular, in situations where the multifunction device 10 is installed in the aforementioned convenience store, experience shows that in more than 90% of cases when the copy function is selected, one-sided copying is the objective. Therefore, regarding the one-sided copy selection key 110a, more specifically, the other operation keys 110, 110, ... (including the various copy selection key 110b), etc. ), and are displayed in a more conspicuous manner, for example, in a larger size. In addition, the one-sided copy selection key 110a is arranged at the upper part of the portal screen 100, and more specifically, at a position on the left side of the upper part.

Incidentally, the operation key 110c to which the character string 114c "link with smartphone" is attached is a smartphone link selection key for instructing to select the smartphone link function. According to the smartphone link function referred to here, the multifunction device 10 and a mobile device such as the above-mentioned smartphone or tablet are linked, appropriate data is transferred from the mobile device to the multifunction device 10, and the transferred data is It is possible to carry out printing of images based on , in particular photographic printing. Since this smartphone link function is also used relatively frequently, the smartphone link selection key 110c is displayed in a conspicuous manner similar to the one-sided copy selection key 110a, and more specifically, the smartphone link selection key 110c is the same size as the one-sided copy selection key 110a. is displayed. In addition, the smartphone link selection key 110c is arranged at the upper part of the portal screen 100, more specifically, at a position on the right side of the upper part, that is, arranged side by side with the one-sided copy selection key 110a.

On such a portal screen 100, for example, the one-sided copy selection key 110a is operated (pressed), or more precisely, the touch panel 28b accepts a user operation on the one-sided copy selection key 110a (the part where the one-sided copy selection key 110a is arranged). do. Then, the copy function is selected, and more specifically, the copy mode is set as the operation mode of the multifunction device 10. Additionally, among the various conditions related to the copy function, a so-called one-sided copy condition for performing the above-mentioned one-sided copy is set. Then, instead of the portal screen 100, a color type selection screen 200 as shown in FIG. 3 is displayed on the display 28a.

The color type selection screen 200 is one of the operation screens for the copy function, and more specifically, it is an operation screen for selecting the type of print color as one of the conditions related to the copy function. At an appropriate position on the color type selection screen 200, for example, at an upper left position, an appropriate character string 210 is arranged to prompt the user to select a color type. Then, below the character string 210, a plurality of operation keys 220, 220, . . . corresponding to selectable color types, that is, for instructing to select the color type, are appropriately arranged. An appropriate character string 222 representing the color type corresponding to the operation key 220 is attached to each operation key 220.

Among these operation keys 220, 220, . . . , for example, the operation key 220a to which the character string 222a “Full Color” is attached is a full color selection key for selecting full color as the color type. The operation key 220b to which the character string "black and white" 222b is attached is a black and white selection key for selecting black and white as the color type. The other operation keys 220c, 220c, . . . are monochromatic color selection keys for selecting monochromatic color as the color type. Note that as for the color type, either full color or black and white color is often selected. For this reason, the full color selection key 220a and the black and white selection key 220b are displayed in a more conspicuous manner than the single color selection keys 220c, 220c, . . . , and are displayed in a larger size, for example. In addition, the full color selection key 220a and the black and white selection key 220b are arranged at the upper part of the color type selection screen 200, and are arranged, for example, side by side with each other.

Further, another operation key 230 is arranged at an appropriate position on the color type selection screen 200, for example, at a position near the upper right corner of the color type selection screen 200. This operation key 230 is an end key for ending the copy function, that is, for ending the operation in copy mode. Therefore, an appropriate character string 232 representing the role of the end key 230, such as "end", is attached to the end key 230.

On this color type selection screen 200, for example, when any of the operation keys 220, 220, . . . for instructing to select a color type is operated, the color type corresponding to the operation key 220 is selected. In other words, it is set. Then, instead of the color type selection screen 200, a paper selection screen (not shown) is displayed on the display 28a for setting the next condition related to the copy function, for example, for selecting paper. After this, operation screens (not shown) for setting necessary conditions related to the copy function are sequentially displayed. When the settings on each operation screen are completed, copying (specifically, copying processing including image reading processing by the image reading section 12 and image forming processing by the image forming section 14) becomes possible, and the copying is about to be performed. .

Note that when the end key 230 is operated on the color type selection screen 200, the previous settings are canceled, that is, the copy mode settings and the one-sided copy condition settings are canceled. Then, instead of the color type selection screen 200, the portal screen 100 described above (FIG. 2) is displayed again on the display 28a.

Further, when the various copy selection key 110b is operated (pressed) on the portal screen 100, the copy function is selected, that is, the copy mode is set as the operation mode of the multifunction peripheral 10. Then, instead of the portal screen 100, a copy menu screen 300 as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the display 28a.

This copy menu screen 300 is also one of the operation screens for the copy function, and more specifically, it is a screen for selecting the purpose of copying. At an appropriate position on the copy menu screen 300, for example, at the upper left position, an appropriate character string 310 is arranged to prompt the user to select the purpose of copying, so to speak, the copy menu. Additionally, below the character string 310, a plurality of operation keys 320, 320, . . . corresponding to selectable menus, in other words, for instructing to select the menus, are appropriately arranged. Here, nine operation keys 320, 320,... are arranged in a group (matrix) of three columns in the left-right direction (horizontal direction) and three rows in the up-down direction (vertical direction). . An appropriate mark (image) 322 and character string 324 representing the menu corresponding to the operation key 320 are attached to each operation key 320.

Among these operation keys 320, 320, ..., for example, the operation key 320a to which the character string 324a of "copy to one side" is attached is a key that has the same role as the one-sided copy selection key 110a on the portal screen 100, that is, This is a one-sided copy selection key. Therefore, when the one-sided copy selection key 320a on the copy menu screen 300 is operated, the one-sided copy condition is set in the same way as when the one-sided copy selection key 110a on the portal screen 100 is operated. Then, instead of the copy menu screen 300, the color type selection screen 200 described above (FIG. 3) is displayed on the display 28a.

Further, an end key 330 similar to the end key 230 on the color type selection screen 200 is arranged at an appropriate position on the copy menu screen 300, for example, near the upper right corner of the copy menu screen 300. A character string 332 similar to the character string 232 attached to the end key 230 in the color type selection screen 200, that is, "end" is also attached to the end key 330 in the copy menu screen 300. When the end key 330 on this copy menu screen 300 is operated, the previous settings are canceled, similar to when the end key 230 on the color type selection screen 200 is operated, and in detail, the copy mode setting is canceled. . Then, instead of the copy menu screen 300, the portal screen 100 is displayed anew on the display 28a.

Here, FIG. 5 shows a memory map 400 conceptually representing the configuration within the RAM of the main storage section 18b.

As shown in this memory map 400, the RAM has a program storage area 410 and a data storage area 450. Of these, the program storage area 410 stores the aforementioned control program. Specifically, the control program includes a display control program 412, an operation detection program 414, an image reading program 416, an image forming program 418, and a paper feeding control program 420. In addition, the control program includes a communication control program 422, an external storage medium communication control program 424, and a photo printer control program 426. Further, the control program includes a portal screen control program 428, a color type selection screen control program 430, and a copy menu screen control program 432.

The display control program 412 is a program for generating display screen data necessary for displaying various screens including the aforementioned portal screen 100 on the display 28a. The operation detection program 414 is a program for detecting the operation state of the touch panel 28b. The image reading program 416 is a program for controlling the image reading section 12. The image forming program 418 is a program for controlling the image forming section 14. The paper feed control program 420 is a program for controlling the paper feed section 16. The communication control program 422 is a program for controlling the communication section 22. The external storage medium communication control program 424 is a program for controlling the external storage medium communication section 24. The photo printer control program 426 is a program for controlling the photo printer 26. The portal screen control program 428 is a program for causing the CPU 18a to execute a portal screen control task, which will be described later. The color type selection screen control program 430 is a program for causing the CPU 18a to execute a color type selection screen control task, which will be described later. The copy menu screen control program 432 is a program for causing the CPU 18a to execute a copy menu screen control task, which will be described later.

On the other hand, the data storage area 450 stores various data. These various data include display image generation data 452, operation data 454, setting data 456, and the like.

The display image generation data 452 is data such as polygon data and texture data used to generate display screen data based on the display control program 412 described above. The operation data 454 is data representing the operation state of the touch panel 28b, and more specifically, is time-series data representing the user's touch position (coordinates) on the touch panel 28b. The setting data 456 is data representing setting contents of various conditions related to each function including the above-mentioned copy function. That is, data representing settings such as copy mode settings and single-sided copy conditions are also stored as setting data 456.

As mentioned above, the CPU 18a operates according to the control program, and specifically performs portal screen control tasks according to the portal screen control program 428. The flow of this portal screen control task is shown in FIG.

According to this portal screen control task, the CPU 18a first displays the portal screen 100 on the display 28a in step S1, and in detail, displays the portal screen 100 according to the display control program 412. Then, the CPU 18a advances the process to step S3.

In step S3, the CPU 18a waits for some user operation to be performed on the portal screen 100, and specifically waits for the user operation to be accepted by the touch panel 28b (S3: NO). In this step S3, if some user operation is accepted (S3: YES), the CPU 18a advances the process to step S5.

In step S5, the CPU 18a determines whether the user operation accepted in step S3 is an operation to select one-sided copy, that is, whether the user operation is an operation on the one-sided copy selection key 110a on the portal screen 100. ,judge. Here, for example, if the user operation accepted in step S3 is an operation on the one-sided copy selection key 110a (S5: YES), the CPU 18a advances the process to step S7. On the other hand, if the user operation accepted in step S3 is not an operation on the one-sided copy selection key 110a (S5: NO), the CPU 18a advances the process to step S13, which will be described later.

In step S7, the CPU 18a sets the copy mode as the operation mode of the multifunction peripheral 10, and stores data representing this as setting data 456. This selects the copy function. Then, the CPU 18a advances the process to step S9.

In step S9, the CPU 18a sets the above-mentioned single-sided copy condition as one of the conditions related to the copy function, and specifically stores data representing this as setting data 456. Then, the CPU 18a advances the process to step S11.

In step S11, the CPU 18a starts executing a color type selection screen control task. This color type selection screen control task will be explained in detail later. With this, the CPU 18a ends the portal screen control task.

Further, when the process proceeds from step S5 to step S13, the CPU 18a determines whether the user operation accepted in step S3 is an operation on the various copy selection keys 110b on the portal screen 100. judge whether Here, for example, if the user operation accepted in step S3 is an operation on the various copy selection key 110b (S13: YES), the CPU 18a advances the process to step S15. On the other hand, if the user operation accepted in step S3 is not an operation on the various copy selection key 110b (S13: NO), the CPU 18a advances the process to step S19, which will be described later.

In step S15, the CPU 18a sets the copy mode as the operation mode of the multifunction peripheral 10, and stores data representing this as setting data 456. This selects the copy function. Thereafter, the CPU 18a advances the process to step S17.

In step S17, the CPU 18a starts executing the copy menu screen control task. This copy menu screen control task will be explained in detail later. With this, the CPU 18a ends the portal screen control task.

Further, when the CPU 18a advances the process from step S13 described above to step S19, in step S19, the CPU 18a performs processing according to the user operation accepted in step S3 described above. For example, if the user operation accepted in step S3 is an operation on the smartphone link selection key 110c, appropriate processing is performed, including setting the operation mode of the multifunction device 10 to a mode corresponding to the smartphone link function. . The same applies when any other operation key 110 is operated. Upon execution of this step S19, the CPU 18a ends the portal screen control task.

Although a detailed explanation including illustrations will be omitted, if no user operation is performed for a certain period of time (for example, several minutes) while the portal screen 100 is displayed, the multifunction device 10 enters a standby state. . In this standby state, instead of the portal screen 100, a predetermined standby screen is displayed on the display 28a. Then, when some user operation is performed in the standby state, the standby state is canceled. As a result, the portal screen 100 is displayed on the display 28a again instead of the standby screen.

As described above, the CPU 18a starts executing the color type selection screen control task in step S11, and the color type selection screen control task is executed according to the color type selection screen control program 430. The flow of this color type selection screen control task is shown in FIG.

According to this color task selection screen control task, the CPU 18a first displays the color type selection screen 200 on the display 28a instead of the portal screen 100 in step S101. This color type selection screen 200 is displayed according to the display control program 412. Then, the CPU 18a advances the process to step S103.

In step S103, the CPU 18a waits for some user operation to be performed on the color type selection screen 200, and specifically waits for the user operation to be accepted by the touch panel 28b (S103: NO). In this step S103, if some user operation is accepted (S103: YES), the CPU 18a advances the process to step S105.

In step S105, the CPU 18a determines whether the user operation accepted in step S103 is an operation to end the copy function, that is, whether the user operation is an operation on the end key 230 on the color type selection screen 200. ,judge. Here, for example, if the user operation accepted in step S103 is an operation on the end key 230 (S105: YES), the CPU 18a advances the process to step S107. On the other hand, if the user operation accepted in step S103 is not an operation on the end key 230 (S105: NO), the CPU 18a advances the process to step S111, which will be described later.

In step S107, the CPU 18a cancels the previous settings, that is, cancels the copy mode setting and the one-sided copy condition setting, and specifically clears the aforementioned setting data 456. Then, the CPU 18a advances the process to step S109.

In step S109, the CPU 18a starts executing the portal screen control task described above. As a result, the portal screen 100 is displayed on the display 28a instead of the color type selection screen 200, and some user operation on the portal screen 100 is awaited. With this, the CPU 18a ends the color touch panel selection screen control task.

Moreover, when the CPU 18a advances the process from step S105 described above to step S111, in step S111, the CPU 18a performs processing according to the user operation accepted in step S103 described above. With this, the CPU 18a ends the color type selection screen control task.

In addition, the CPU 18a starts executing the copy menu screen control task in step S17 of the portal screen control task as described above, and the copy menu screen control task is executed according to the copy menu screen control program 432. The flow of this copy menu screen control task is shown in FIG.

According to this copy menu screen control task, the CPU 18a first displays the copy menu screen 300 on the display 28a instead of the portal screen 100 in step S201. This copy menu screen 300 is displayed according to the display control program 412. Then, the CPU 18a advances the process to step S203.

In step S203, the CPU 18a waits for some user operation to be performed on the copy menu screen 300, and specifically waits for the user operation to be accepted by the touch panel 28b (S203: NO). In this step S203, if some user operation is accepted (S203: YES), the CPU 18a advances the process to step S205.

In step S205, the CPU 18a determines whether the user operation accepted in step S203 is an operation to end the copy function, that is, whether the user operation is an operation on the end key 330 on the copy menu screen 300. judge. Here, for example, if the user operation accepted in step S203 is an operation on the end key 330 (S205: YES), the CPU 18a advances the process to step S207. On the other hand, if the user operation accepted in step S203 is not an operation on the end key 330 (S205: NO), the CPU 18a advances the process to step S211, which will be described later.

In step S207, the CPU 18a cancels the previous settings, that is, cancels the copy mode setting, and specifically clears the aforementioned setting data 456. Then, the CPU 18a advances the process to step S209.

In step S209, the CPU 18a starts executing the portal screen control task described above. As a result, the portal screen 100 is displayed on the display 28a instead of the copy menu screen 300, and some user operation on the portal screen 100 is awaited. With this, the CPU 18a ends the copy menu screen control task.

Furthermore, when the CPU 18a advances the process from step S205 to step S211, the CPU 18a determines in step S211 that the user operation accepted in step S203 is an operation on the one-sided copy selection key 320a on the copy menu screen 300. Determine whether or not. Here, for example, if the user operation accepted in step S203 is an operation on the one-sided copy selection key 320a (S211: YES), the CPU 18a advances the process to step S213. On the other hand, if the user operation accepted in step S203 is not an operation on the one-sided copy selection key 320a (S211: NO), the CPU 18a advances the process to step S217, which will be described later.

In step S213, the CPU 18a sets a one-sided copy condition as one of the conditions related to the copy function, and specifically stores data representing this as setting data 456. Then, the CPU 18a advances the process to step S215.

In step S215, the CPU 18a starts executing the color type selection screen control task described above. As a result, the color type selection screen 200 is displayed on the display 28a instead of the copy menu screen 300, and some user operation on the color type selection screen 200 is awaited. With this, the CPU 18a ends the copy menu screen control task.

Furthermore, when the CPU 18a advances the process from step S211 described above to step S217, in step S217, the CPU 18a performs processing according to the user operation accepted in step S203 described above. With this, the CPU 18a ends the copy menu screen control task.

As described above, according to the first embodiment, the one-sided copy selection key 110a and the various copy selection key 110b are provided on the portal screen 100, which is the main operation screen, as keys for instructing to select a copy function. Two keys are arranged. For example, when the one-sided copy selection key 110a is operated, the copy mode is set, one-sided copy conditions are set, and then the color type selection screen 200 is displayed instead of the portal screen 100. On the other hand, when the various copy selection key 110b is operated, a copy mode is set and a copy menu screen 300 is displayed instead of the portal screen 100. A one-sided copy selection key 320a having the same role as the one-sided copy selection key 110a on the portal screen 100 is arranged on the copy menu screen 300. That is, when the one-sided copy selection key 320a on the copy menu screen 300 is operated, the one-sided copy condition is set, and the color type selection screen 200 is displayed instead of the copy menu screen 300.

Here, for example, on the portal screen 100, the user may try to operate the one-sided copy selection key 110a, but accidentally operate the various copy selection keys 110b. Even if the copy menu screen 300 is displayed due to such an operation error, a one-sided copy selection key 320a having the same role as the one-sided copy selection key 110a on the portal screen 100 is arranged on the copy menu screen 300. Therefore, by operating the one-sided copy selection key 320a on the copy menu screen 300, the user can obtain the same result as by operating the one-sided copy selection key 110a on the portal screen 100. That is, the user can obtain the same result as by operating the one-sided copy selection key 110a on the portal screen 100 without performing any operation to display the portal screen 100 again. This greatly contributes to improving the operability of the multifunction device 10.

Note that the display mode of the one-sided copy selection key 110a on the portal screen 100 and the display mode of the one-sided copy selection key 320a on the copy menu screen 300 are generally similar, but may be configured to be even more similar. . For example, the shape and size of the mark (image) 112a attached to the one-sided copy selection key 110a on the portal screen 100, and the shape and size of the mark (image) 322a attached to the one-sided copy selection key 320a on the copy menu screen 300, The aspects may be the same. Further, aspects such as the content of the wording represented by the character string 114a attached to the one-sided copy selection key 110a on the portal screen 100, and the aspect of the character string 324a attached to the one-sided copy selection key 320a on the copy menu screen 300. may be the same. In addition, aspects such as the shape and size of the entire one-sided copy selection key 110a on the portal screen 100 may be the same as those of the entire one-sided copy selection key 320a on the copy menu screen 300. In the extreme, the display mode of the one-sided copy selection key 110a on the portal screen 100 and the display mode of the one-sided copy selection key 320a on the copy menu screen 300 may be completely the same.

The CPU 18a in the first embodiment, especially the CPU 18a that executes the portal screen control task, the color type selection screen control task, and the copy menu screen control task described above (FIGS. 6 to 8), is the display control means according to the present invention. This is an example. The portal screen 100 in the first embodiment is an example of a first screen according to the present invention. Furthermore, the one-sided copy selection key 110a on the portal screen 100 is an example of a first key according to the present invention, and the various copy selection key 110b on the portal screen 100 is an example of a second key according to the present invention. Furthermore, the color type selection screen 200 in the first embodiment is an example of the second screen according to the present invention. The copy menu screen 300 in the first embodiment is an example of the third screen according to the present invention, and the one-sided copy selection key 320a on the copy menu screen 300 is an example of the third key according to the present invention. .

In addition, the one-sided copy conditions in the first embodiment are an example of specific conditions according to the present invention. The conditions related to the copy function including the one-sided copy conditions are an example of a plurality of processing conditions according to the present invention.

[Second example]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

In the second embodiment, a color type selection screen 200a as shown in FIG. 9 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 9, on the color type selection screen 200a in the second embodiment, "Copy various ” An operation key 240 with a character string 242 attached thereto is arranged. This operation key 240 is a key that has the same role as the various copy selection key 110b on the portal screen 100, that is, it is a various copy selection key. That is, on the color type selection screen 200a in the second embodiment, a various copy selection key 240 having the same role as the various copy selection key 110b on the portal screen 100 is arranged. The other configurations of the second embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment, except for a part of the color type selection screen control task, which will be described later. Therefore, parts in the second embodiment that are similar to those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

For example, when the various copy selection key 240a is operated on the color type selection screen 200a in the second embodiment, a copy menu screen 300 is displayed on the display 28a instead of the color type selection screen 200a. In short, the same results as when the various copy selection keys 110b on the portal screen 100 are operated are obtained. Note that, immediately before the various copy selection key 240 on the color type selection screen 200a is operated, the one-sided copy conditions are set. Then, when the various copy selection key 240 on the color type selection screen 200a is operated, the setting of the one-sided copy condition is canceled in response. Then, a copy menu screen 300 is displayed on the display 28a instead of the color type selection screen 200a.

In this second embodiment, the color type selection screen control task is executed in the flow shown in FIG. Note that the color type selection screen control task in the second embodiment is the same as the color type selection screen control task in the first embodiment (FIG. 7) except that steps S301 to S305 are provided. This task is similar to the color type selection screen control task in the first embodiment.

Specifically, in step S105, if the user operation accepted in step S103 is not an operation on the end key 230 on the color type selection screen 200a (S105: NO), the CPU 18a advances the process to step S301. Then, in step S301, the CPU 18a determines whether the user operation accepted in step S3 is an operation on the various copy selection key 240 on the color type selection screen 200a. Here, for example, if the user operation accepted in step S103 is an operation on the various copy selection key 240 (S301: YES), the CPU 18a advances the process to step S303. On the other hand, if the user operation accepted in step S103 is not an operation on the various copy selection key 240 (S301: NO), the CPU 18a advances the process to step S111.

In step S303, the CPU 18a cancels the setting of the one-sided copy condition, and specifically erases the data related to the one-sided copy condition from the setting data 456 described above. Then, the CPU 18a advances the process to step S305.

In step S305, the CPU 18a starts executing the copy menu screen control task. As a result, the copy menu screen 300 is displayed on the display 28a instead of the color type selection screen 200a, and some user operation on the copy menu screen 300 is awaited. With this, the CPU 18a ends the color type selection screen control task.

As described above, according to the second embodiment, the copy selection key 240 having the same role as the various copy selection keys 110b on the portal screen 100 is also arranged on the color type selection screen 200a. When the copy selection key 240 on the color type selection screen 200a is operated, a copy menu screen 300 is displayed instead of the color type selection screen 200a. That is, the same results as when the various copy selection keys 110b on the portal screen 100 are operated are obtained.

Here, for example, on the portal screen 100, the user may try to operate various copy selection keys 110b, but may accidentally operate the one-sided copy selection key 110b. Even if the color type selection screen 200a is displayed due to such an operational error, the various copy selection key 240 having the same role as the various copy selection key 110b on the portal screen 100 is arranged on the color type selection screen 200a. Ru. Therefore, by operating the various copy selection keys 240 on the color type selection screen 200a, the user can obtain the same results as by operating the various copy selection keys 110b on the portal screen 100. That is, the user can obtain the same results as by operating the various copy selection keys 110b on the portal screen 100 without performing any operations to display the portal screen 100 again. This also greatly contributes to improving the operability of the multifunction device 10.

As described above, the copy menu screen 300 is provided with the one-sided copy selection key 320a, and in the second embodiment as well, when the one-sided copy selection key 320a is operated, the copy menu screen 300 is displayed. Then, a color type selection screen 200a is displayed. A various copy selection key 240 is arranged on the color type selection screen 200a, and when the various copy selection key 240 is operated, a copy menu screen 300 is displayed instead of the color type selection screen 200a. . In short, according to the second embodiment, it is possible to directly transition between the color type selection screen 200a and the copy menu screen 300, particularly without going through the portal screen 100.

The various copy selection key 240 arranged on the color type selection screen 200a in the second embodiment is an example of the fourth key according to the present invention. The aspect of this copy selection key 240, including its design, position, shape, size, etc., is not limited to the aspect described here.

[Third example]
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

In the third embodiment, a copy menu screen 300a as shown in FIG. 11 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 11, in the copy menu screen 300a in the third embodiment, the aspect of the one-sided copy selection key 320a is different from that in the first embodiment (and the second embodiment).

Specifically, in the first embodiment, the position (relative position) of the one-sided copy selection key 320a on the copy menu screen 300 and the position of the one-sided copy selection key 110a on the portal screen 100 correspond to each other. Then they overlap each other. That is, the one-sided copy selection key 320a on the copy menu screen 300 is arranged in the upper left area of the copy menu screen 300, and similarly, the one-sided copy selection key 110a on the portal screen 100 is also arranged in the upper left area of the portal screen 100. It is placed in the area of

On the other hand, in the third embodiment, the position of the one-sided copy selection key 320a on the copy menu screen 300a and the position of the one-sided copy selection key 110a on the portal screen 100 do not correspond to each other. Not duplicate. That is, the one-sided copy selection key 320a on the copy menu screen 300a is arranged in the upper right area of the copy menu screen 300a, so to speak, in the area to the left of the end key 330. On the other hand, the one-sided copy selection key 110a on the portal screen 100 is arranged in the upper left area of the portal screen 100, as described above.

Furthermore, from another perspective, in the copy menu screen 300 in the first embodiment, the one-sided copy selection key 320 is connected to the other operation keys 320, 320 (for instructing to select a copy menu), They are arranged in the same area as the other operation keys 320, 320, . . . so as to form a group with them.

On the other hand, in the copy menu screen 300a in the third embodiment, the one-sided copy selection key 320a is arranged in an area different from the area in which the group of other operation keys 320, 320, ... are arranged. , so to speak, so as to be isolated from the group.

Further, in the copy menu screen 300 in the first embodiment, the one-sided copy selection key 320a has the same shape and size as the other operation keys 320, 320, . In addition, an appropriate mark 322 (322a) and character string 324 (324a) are attached to the one-sided copy selection key 320a, like the other operation keys 320, 320, . . . .

On the other hand, in the copy menu screen 300a in the third embodiment, the one-sided copy selection key 320a is different from the other operation keys 320, 320, . . . in both shape and size. Additionally, unlike the other operation keys 320, 320, . . . , only the character string 324 (324a) is attached to the one-sided copy selection key 320a, and no mark 322 (322a) is attached.

As described above, according to the third embodiment, the aspect of the one-sided copy selection key 320a on the copy menu screen 300a is different from that in the first embodiment. Depending on the installation status of the multifunction device 10, including the installation location of the multifunction device 10, such a copy menu screen 300a may be adopted to improve operability.

[Other application examples]
Each of the above embodiments is a specific example of the present invention, and does not limit the technical scope of the present invention. The present invention can also be applied to aspects other than these embodiments.

For example, although an appropriate character string 114 is attached to each operation key 110 on the portal screen 100, the character string 114 may be attached near the operation key 110. Further, in addition to the character string 114, a character string representing a brief explanation of the service corresponding to each operation key 110 may be attached.

The operation accepting means is not limited to the touch panel 28b, and other means such as a mouse or a keyboard may be used. Furthermore, a projector with a so-called touch screen function that projects each screen such as the portal screen 100 onto a screen and performs operations on the projected image may be employed as the operation receiving means (and display means).

Further, the color type selection screen 200 is configured to be displayed when the one-sided copy selection key 110a on the portal screen 100 is operated, or when the one-sided copy selection key 320a on the copy menu screen 300 is operated. However, it is not limited to this. That is, instead of the color type selection screen 200, an appropriate operation screen other than the color type selection screen 200 is displayed, such as a paper selection screen for selecting paper or a document size setting screen for setting the size of the document. You can. In short, any appropriate operation screen other than the color type selection screen 200 may be employed as the second screen according to the present invention.

Additionally, in each of the embodiments, a case has been described in which the present invention is applied to the copy function of the multifunction device 10, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the present invention can also be applied to a photo printing function for printing photos. In this case, as an example, after limiting the paper to be printed on (L size or 2L size), the first key for selecting the photo printing function and the first key without limiting the paper to be printed on. , and a second key for selecting the photo printing function are arranged on the portal screen 100. When the first key is operated, the paper to be printed on is limited and an operation screen different from the portal screen 100 is displayed. On the other hand, when the second key is operated, yet another operation screen is displayed. A third key having the same role as the first key is arranged on the operation screen displayed when the second key is operated. When this third key is operated, the same operation screen that is displayed when the first key on the portal screen 100 is operated is displayed. The present invention can also be applied to such cases.

The present invention is applicable not only to the multifunction device 10 but also to image processing devices (image forming devices) other than the multifunction device 10. The present invention can also be applied to information processing devices other than image processing devices.

Furthermore, the present invention is provided not only in the form of an image processing apparatus, but also in the form of a program called a display control program in the image processing apparatus, and in the form of a method called a display control method in the image processing apparatus. Can be done.

Additionally, the present invention can also be provided in the form of a computer-readable recording medium on which a display control program for an image processing apparatus is recorded. In this case, the display control program recorded on the recording medium is read by the computer of the image processing apparatus and executed by the computer, thereby realizing an image processing apparatus similar to the present invention. The recording medium referred to here includes semiconductor media and disk media similar to those described above. Further, instead of a portable medium, an embedded type (built-in type) medium that is incorporated into an image processing device (computer system), such as a ROM or a hard disk drive, is also applicable as the recording medium referred to herein.

10...Multifunction device 12...Image reading unit 14...Image forming unit 18...Control unit 18a...CPU
18b...Main memory section 28...Operation display section 28a...Display 28b...Touch panel 100...Portal screen 200...Color type selection screen 300...Copy menu screen

Claims (12)

An information processing device comprising a display means and an operation receiving means and capable of executing predetermined information processing,
further comprising display control means for switching and displaying a plurality of operation screens on the display means for setting a plurality of processing conditions related to the predetermined information processing,
The display control means causes the display means to display a first screen, which is one of the plurality of operation screens, on which at least a first key and a second key are arranged, and causes the operation reception means to display a first screen on which at least a first key and a second key are arranged. When a user operation is accepted, a second screen that is one of the plurality of operation screens is displayed on the display means, and when a user operation on the second key is accepted by the operation reception means, the plurality of operation screens are displayed. Displaying on the display means a third screen on which a plurality of operation keys including a third key, which is one of the operation screens of when the second screen is displayed on the display means ,
The information processing device , wherein a display mode of the first key and a display mode of the third key are the same or similar . An information processing device comprising a display means and an operation receiving means and capable of executing predetermined information processing,
further comprising display control means for switching and displaying a plurality of operation screens on the display means for setting a plurality of processing conditions related to the predetermined information processing,
The display control means causes the display means to display a first screen, which is one of the plurality of operation screens, on which at least a first key and a second key are arranged, and causes the operation reception means to display a first screen on which at least a first key and a second key are arranged. When a user operation is accepted, a second screen that is one of the plurality of operation screens is displayed on the display means, and when a user operation on the second key is accepted by the operation reception means, the plurality of operation screens are displayed. Displaying on the display means a third screen on which a plurality of operation keys including a third key, which is one of the operation screens of when the second screen is displayed on the display means ,
The information processing apparatus , wherein a position of the first key on the first screen and a position of the third key on the third screen correspond to each other . An information processing device comprising a display means and an operation receiving means and capable of executing predetermined information processing,
further comprising display control means for switching and displaying a plurality of operation screens on the display means for setting a plurality of processing conditions related to the predetermined information processing,
The display control means causes the display means to display a first screen, which is one of the plurality of operation screens, on which at least a first key and a second key are arranged, and causes the operation reception means to display a first screen on which at least a first key and a second key are arranged. When a user operation is accepted, a second screen that is one of the plurality of operation screens is displayed on the display means, and when a user operation on the second key is accepted by the operation reception means, the plurality of operation screens are displayed. Displaying on the display means a third screen on which a plurality of operation keys including a third key, which is one of the operation screens of when the second screen is displayed on the display means ,
The third key is arranged in the same area as a part or all of the plurality of operation keys other than the third key so as to form a group with part or all of the plurality of operation keys other than the third key. Device. An information processing device comprising a display means and an operation receiving means and capable of executing predetermined information processing,
further comprising display control means for switching and displaying a plurality of operation screens on the display means for setting a plurality of processing conditions related to the predetermined information processing,
The display control means causes the display means to display a first screen, which is one of the plurality of operation screens, on which at least a first key and a second key are arranged, and causes the operation reception means to display a first screen on which at least a first key and a second key are arranged. When a user operation is accepted, a second screen that is one of the plurality of operation screens is displayed on the display means, and when a user operation on the second key is accepted by the operation reception means, the plurality of operation screens are displayed. Displaying on the display means a third screen on which a plurality of operation keys including a third key, which is one of the operation screens of when the second screen is displayed on the display means ,
Each of the first key and the third key is a key for instructing the setting of a specific condition that is part of the plurality of processing conditions,
The predetermined information processing is a copying process of copying an image of a document onto a sheet-like image recording medium,
In the information processing apparatus, the specific condition includes a one-sided copy condition that the image of the document is copied only onto one side of the image recording medium . The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein each of the first key and the third key is a key for instructing setting of a specific condition that is a part of the plurality of processing conditions. . The predetermined information processing is a copying process of copying an image of a document onto a sheet-like image recording medium,
6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein the specific condition includes a one-sided copy condition that the image of the document is copied only onto one side of the image recording medium. A fourth key is arranged on the second screen,
7. The information processing according to claim 1, wherein the display control means displays the third screen on the display means when the operation reception means accepts a user operation on the fourth key. Device. 2. The third key is arranged in a region different from a region in which a group formed by some or all of the plurality of operation keys other than the third key is arranged. 4. The information processing device according to 4 . A display control method in an information processing device that includes a display means and an operation reception means and is capable of executing predetermined information processing, the method comprising:
a display control step of switching a plurality of operation screens for setting a plurality of processing conditions related to the predetermined information processing and displaying them on the display means;
In the display control step, a first screen, which is one of the plurality of operation screens, on which at least a first key and a second key are arranged is displayed on the display means, and the operation reception means selects the first key. When a user operation is accepted, a second screen that is one of the plurality of operation screens is displayed on the display means, and when a user operation on the second key is accepted by the operation reception means, the second screen is displayed on the display means. A third screen on which a plurality of operation keys including a third key, which is one of the plurality of operation screens, is arranged is displayed on the display means, and in addition, the operation reception means allows the user to perform a user operation on the third key. When it is accepted, display the second screen on the display means ,
A display control method , wherein a display mode of the first key and a display mode of the third key are the same or similar . A display control method in an information processing device that includes a display means and an operation reception means and is capable of executing predetermined information processing, the method comprising:
a display control step of switching a plurality of operation screens for setting a plurality of processing conditions related to the predetermined information processing and displaying them on the display means;
In the display control step, a first screen, which is one of the plurality of operation screens, on which at least a first key and a second key are arranged is displayed on the display means, and the operation reception means selects the first key. When a user operation is accepted, a second screen that is one of the plurality of operation screens is displayed on the display means, and when a user operation on the second key is accepted by the operation reception means, the second screen is displayed on the display means. A third screen on which a plurality of operation keys including a third key, which is one of the plurality of operation screens, is arranged is displayed on the display means, and in addition, the operation reception means allows the user to perform a user operation on the third key. When it is accepted, display the second screen on the display means ,
A display control method , wherein a position of the first key on the first screen and a position of the third key on the third screen correspond to each other . A display control method in an information processing device that includes a display means and an operation reception means and is capable of executing predetermined information processing, the method comprising:
a display control step of switching a plurality of operation screens for setting a plurality of processing conditions related to the predetermined information processing and displaying them on the display means;
In the display control step, a first screen, which is one of the plurality of operation screens, on which at least a first key and a second key are arranged is displayed on the display means, and the operation reception means selects the first key. When a user operation is accepted, a second screen that is one of the plurality of operation screens is displayed on the display means, and when a user operation on the second key is accepted by the operation reception means, the second screen is displayed on the display means. A third screen on which a plurality of operation keys including a third key, which is one of the plurality of operation screens, is arranged is displayed on the display means, and in addition, the operation reception means allows the user to perform a user operation on the third key. When it is accepted, display the second screen on the display means ,
The third key is a display control device arranged in the same area as a part or all of the plurality of operation keys other than the third key so as to form a group with some or all of the plurality of operation keys other than the third key. Method. A display control method in an information processing device that is equipped with a display means and an operation reception means and is capable of executing predetermined information processing, the method comprising:
a display control step of switching a plurality of operation screens for setting a plurality of processing conditions related to the predetermined information processing and displaying them on the display means;
In the display control step, a first screen, which is one of the plurality of operation screens, on which at least a first key and a second key are arranged is displayed on the display means, and the operation reception means selects the first key. When the user operation is accepted, the second screen, which is one of the plurality of operation screens, is displayed on the display means, and when the operation receiving means accepts the user operation on the second key, the second screen, which is one of the plurality of operation screens, is displayed on the display means. A third screen on which a plurality of operation keys including a third key, which is one of the plurality of operation screens, is arranged is displayed on the display means, and in addition, the operation reception means allows the user to perform a user operation on the third key. When it is accepted, display the second screen on the display means ,
Each of the first key and the third key is a key for instructing the setting of a specific condition that is a part of the plurality of processing conditions,
The predetermined information processing is a copying process of copying an image of a document onto a sheet-like image recording medium,
The specific condition includes a one-sided copying condition that the image of the document is copied only onto one side of the image recording medium .

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