JP7574874B2 - Information processing device, information processing method, and information processing program - Google Patents

Description

This application relates to technology for searching configuration information.

Patent document 1 describes an image processing device that stores setting information required for scanning in association with the serial number of a card, and when the serial number of a card is read by a card reader, executes scanning according to the setting information stored in association with the read serial number.

JP 2016-10059 A

However, the image processing device described in Patent Document 1 does not take into consideration searching for one piece of setting information from among multiple pieces of setting information.

An object of an embodiment of the present application is to provide a technique that enables a search for setting information to be easily performed.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned objective, an information processing device as an example of an embodiment of the present application comprises a reading unit that reads identification information from a medium, a memory unit that associates and stores setting information including character information with the identification information, an input unit for inputting the character information, and a control unit that executes processing based on the setting information associated with the identification information, and the control unit searches for setting information in the memory unit based on the character information input to the input unit and the identification information read from the medium by the reading unit.

This application makes it possible to easily search for configuration information.

1 is a block diagram showing a control configuration of a multifunction peripheral to which an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application is applied; 2 is a diagram showing an example of a database stored in an NVRAM included in the multifunction peripheral of FIG. 1 . 2A to 2C are diagrams showing an example of a transition of a display screen displayed on a panel included in the multifunction peripheral of FIG. 1 . 4 is a diagram showing an example of a transition of a display screen following the transition of the display screen in FIG. 3 . 2 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a main routine executed by the multifunction peripheral of FIG. 1, particularly by a CPU. 6 is a flowchart showing a detailed procedure of a shortcut process included in the main routine of FIG. 5 . 7 is a flowchart showing a detailed procedure of a shortcut call process included in the shortcut process of FIG. 6 . 8 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the shortcut call process of FIG. 7;

The following describes the embodiments of the present invention in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the control configuration of a multifunction device 100 to which an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present application is applied. The multifunction device 100 is a device equipped with a print function, a scan function, a copy function, a fax function, and the like. Hereinafter, the multifunction device 100 will be referred to as MFP 100. Note that MFP is an abbreviation for Multifunction Peripheral.

As shown in FIG. 1, the MFP 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103, and a NVRAM (Non-Volatile RAM) 104.

The CPU 101 is responsible for controlling the entire MFP 100, but in this embodiment, it controls the print engine 111 and the read engine 112 via the engine IF (Interface) 110 in accordance with setting information. The engine IF 110, the print engine 111, and the read engine 112 will be described later.

ROM 102 is a memory that stores the control program executed by CPU 101. CPU 101 reads the control program stored in ROM 102 and executes various processes.

RAM 103 is a memory that temporarily stores image data and the like. RAM 103 is also used as a storage area that temporarily stores data and signals used when CPU 101 executes a control program, or as a working area for data processing.

NVRAM 104 is a non-volatile memory that stores configuration information, etc.

The MFP 100 also includes a panel 105 and keys 106.

In this embodiment, the panel 105 is a touch panel, and various screens are displayed on the panel 105 depending on the state of the MFP 100. The user can perform input operations by pressing input buttons, icons, a software keyboard (see FIG. 3, etc., described later), etc. on the screen.

Keys 106 are hard keys, that is, keys formed by hardware. Typical examples include a power switch and a reset switch (neither shown).

The MFP 100 further includes a reading unit 107 and a communication IF 108.

In this embodiment, the reading unit 107 is a card reader that reads the card number from the card 200. In this embodiment, an IC card with a built-in IC (Integrated Circuit) chip is used as the card 200. The reading unit 107 reads the card number in the IC chip by near field communication (NFC) in response to the approach or contact of the card 200. For this reason, the card number is stored in the IC chip. Note that the card number is not limited to the card number, and any other number that can identify the card 200 may be used, such as the owner's ID, serial number, or manufacturing number.

The communication IF 108 connects the MFP 100 to a communication network (not shown). In this embodiment, the communication network is assumed to be a wired or wireless LAN (Local Area Network), so the communication IF 108 is a LAN IF (Local Area Network Interface) or a WLAN IF (Wireless LAN Interface). Of course, there are cases where a wired LAN and a wireless LAN exist simultaneously, in which case the communication IF 108 includes both a LAN IF and a WLAN IF.

The communication IF 108 also includes a FAX IF (Interface) that connects the MFP 100 to a telephone line (or to the Internet in the case of Internet fax) for fax transmission and reception.

The MFP 100 also includes an engine IF 110. A print engine 111 and a reading engine 112 are connected to the engine IF 110.

The print engine 111 is an engine for printing an image on a sheet, and may use an electrophotographic method, an inkjet method, a thermal method, or the like.

The reading engine 112 is an engine for reading images from a document, and includes a CCD (Charge Coupled Devices) and a CIS (Contact Image Sensor), etc.

The engine IF 110 is a control circuit for controlling the print engine 111 and the read engine 112, and the CPU 101 controls the print engine 111 and the read engine 112 via the engine IF 110.

The engine IF 110 has a first engine IF (not shown) for controlling the print engine 111, and a second engine IF (not shown) for controlling the read engine 112. The first engine IF performs operations such as outputting control signals to the print engine 111 and outputting image data to the print engine 111 based on instructions from the CPU 101. The second engine IF performs operations such as outputting control signals to the read engine 112 and inputting image data from the read engine 112 based on instructions from the CPU 101.

The MFP 100 further includes an image processing circuit 120.

The image processing circuit 120 has a first image processing circuit (not shown) and a second image processing circuit (not shown). The first image processing circuit rasterizes image data related to a print job. The rasterized image data is temporarily stored in RAM 103 and output to the print engine 111. The second image processing circuit processes image data read from a document by the reading engine 112 into digital data. The image data processed into digital data is sent to the outside via the communication IF 108 or is supplied to the print engine 111 and output to a sheet. The image data read from a document by the reading engine 112 is temporarily stored in RAM 103 and output to the second image processing circuit. Here, in this embodiment, "read" may also be described as "scan".

The CPU 101, ROM 102, RAM 103, NVRAM 104, panel 105, keys 106, reading unit 107, communication IF 108, engine IF 110 and image processing circuit 120 are interconnected by a bus 130.

Figure 2 shows an example of a database (hereinafter abbreviated as "DB") created in NVRAM 104. Figure 2(a) shows an example of a shortcut DB, and Figure 2(b) shows an example of an address book DB. The address book DB is an associated DB of the shortcut DB.

In this embodiment, shortcuts are icons that associate functions of MFP 100 with various settings for the functions. Shortcuts are displayed on panel 105, and when a user presses a shortcut, CPU 101 executes the function and various settings of MFP 100 associated with the pressed shortcut, omitting a series of function selection operations and various setting operations. Note that in the explanation of this embodiment, the Fax function will be used as an example of the functions of MFP 100, and therefore each shortcut is associated with the Fax function and various settings for the Fax function.

As shown in FIG. 2(a), each record in the shortcut DB is composed of attributes such as shortcut display name, registration number, function, function details, settings, OneTouch on/off, and card number. In this embodiment, each record in the shortcut DB is called shortcut data. Note that a shortcut means an icon when shortcut data is displayed on panel 105, but there are cases where the two are not strictly separated.

The shortcut display name is the name that is displayed when the shortcut data is displayed on panel 105.

The registration number is a number that is assigned to shortcut data in the order it is registered in the shortcut DB.

A function is a function of MFP 100. A function detail is a detailed function when the function is divided into multiple detailed functions.

The settings are various settings for the function. Examples of the various settings include the destination (Destination), image quality (Resolution), and the scanned document size (ScanSize).

Image quality, more precisely, refers to resolution. Resolution: Fine is a setting value that specifies high resolution (e.g., 400 dpi), Resolution: SuperFine is a setting value that specifies the highest resolution (e.g., 600 dpi), and Resolution: Standard is a setting value that specifies standard resolution (e.g., 300 dpi). The CPU 101 controls the reading engine 112 and other components according to the specified image quality (resolution) to acquire an image from the document.

The document size is a setting value that specifies the size of the document to be read, and ScanSize: A4 is a setting value that specifies that an image is to be read from an A4-sized document. The CPU 101 controls the reading engine 112 according to the specified document size to obtain an image from the document.

Normal Fax and Internet Fax in the Function Details section of Figure 2 are setting values that specify the means for sending image data obtained by scanning to the outside. When normal fax is specified, the CPU 101 sends image data relating to the image read by the reading engine 112 to the outside via a telephone line.

If InternetFax is specified, the CPU 101 transmits image data relating to the image read by the reading engine 112 to an external party via an Internet line.

OneTouch is a function that, when a user presses a shortcut, the CPU 101 immediately executes the function associated with the shortcut based on various settings. OneTouch: ON means that the one-touch function is enabled, and OneTouch: OFF means that the one-touch function is disabled.

The card number is information stored in the IC chip of the card 200 as described above. The card number identifies and identifies the card 200. The card number associates the shortcut data with the card 200.

As shown in FIG. 2(b), each record in the address book DB is composed of attributes such as an address book number, a destination display name, and a destination address. Each record in the address book DB is called destination data.

The address book number is a number that is assigned to destination data in the order in which it is registered in the address book DB. This address book number is set as the destination among the settings included in each piece of shortcut data registered in the shortcut DB. In other words, each piece of destination data in the address book DB is associated with each piece of shortcut data in the shortcut DB via the address book number. For this reason, as described above, the address book DB is an associated DB of the shortcut DB.

The destination display name is the name that is displayed when the destination data is displayed on panel 105.

The destination address is usually a telephone number, but since an email address may be registered (in the case of Internet faxes), the attribute name is set to "destination address."

Figures 3 and 4 show the transition of the display screen on the panel 105. The transition of the display screen shown in Figures 3 and 4 will be described later.

Next, the control processing executed by the MFP 100, particularly the CPU 101, will be described in detail with reference to Figures 3 to 8. Hereinafter, in the explanation of each processing procedure, steps will be abbreviated as "S".

Figure 5 shows the procedure of the main routine executed by the CPU 101. When the user presses the power switch or the reset switch included in the above-mentioned keys 106, the CPU 101 boots up and starts the main routine.

In FIG. 5, first, the CPU 101 judges whether or not the card number of the card 200 has been read by the reading unit 107 (S1). Although not shown in the figure, before the judgment of S1, the CPU 101 displays an initial screen on the panel 105. FIG. 3(a) shows an example of the initial screen (hereinafter referred to as the "HOME screen") 150.

If it is determined in step S1 that the card number of card 200 has been read (S1: YES), CPU 101 stores the read card number in RAM 103 (S2).

Next, the CPU 101 executes the shortcut process (S3) and then returns to S1. Details of the shortcut process will be described later with reference to FIG. 6.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S1 that the card number of card 200 has not been read (S1: NO), CPU 101 determines whether or not a button on the screen has been pressed (S4). Here, the "screen" refers to, for example, HOME screen 150 in FIG. 3(a), and the "buttons" refer to buttons 150a to 150d and icons 150e to 150j. Note that HOME screen 150 is the screen in a state in which "Basic1" button 150a is pressed.

If it is determined in step S4 that a button press on the screen has been detected (S4: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether the button press is a press of the "Custom" button (S5). The "Custom" button is the "Custom1" button 150c or the "Custom2" button 150d on the HOME screen 150.

If it is determined in step S5 that the button press is the press of the "Custom" button (S5: YES), the CPU 101 creates a list screen of the shortcut data registered in the shortcut DB, displays it on the panel 105 (S6), and then returns the process to step S1.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S5 that the button pressed is not the "Custom" button (S5: NO), the CPU 101 updates the screen to a screen corresponding to the pressed button (S7) and returns the process to S1. When the user presses, for example, the Fax icon 150e, the screen on the panel 105 transitions from the HOME screen 150 to the FaxMode screen 152 shown in FIG. 3(b). Similarly, when the user presses the Copy icon 150f or the Scan icon 150g, the screen transitions to the CopyMode screen or the ScanMode screen (neither screen is shown), respectively.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4 that a button press on the screen has not been detected (S4: NO), the CPU 101 returns the process to step S1.

Figure 6 shows the detailed procedure for the shortcut process in S3 above.

In FIG. 6, the CPU 101 first determines which screen is being displayed on the panel 105 (S11, S13, S15, S17).

If it is determined that the copy mode screen is displayed on panel 105 (S11: YES), CPU 101 sets the call function to "Copy" (S12). The "call function" is an area reserved in RAM 103. As described below, when calling up shortcut data, CPU 101 calls up shortcut data for a function that corresponds to the mode of the display screen. Since the mode of the display screen is necessary for this process, CPU 101 provides a "call function" area and stores the mode of the display screen.

Also, if it is determined that the above-mentioned ScanMode screen is displayed on the panel 105 (S13: YES), the CPU 101 sets the call function to "Scan" (S14).

If it is determined that the Fax Mode screen 152 is displayed on the panel 105 (S15: YES), the CPU 101 sets the calling function to "Fax" (S16).

Also, if it is determined that the HOME screen 150 is displayed on the panel 105 (S17: YES), the CPU 101 sets the call function to "ALL" (S18).

Then, the CPU 101 advances the process to S19. In S19, the CPU 101 determines whether an input field is displayed on the panel 105. FIG. 3(c) shows an example of a destination input screen 154 including an input field 154a. The destination input screen 154 in FIG. 3(c) is transitioned to from the fax mode screen 152 when the user presses an input field 152a included in the fax mode screen 152 in FIG. 3(b).

The destination input screen 154 also displays a software keyboard 154b. The user can input text information by pressing the software keyboard 154b. In the judgment of S19, if it is judged that an input field is displayed on the panel 105 (S19: YES), when the user inputs some information including text information, the CPU 101 stores the input information, i.e., the input value, in the RAM 103 (S20). Then, the CPU 101 sets an input flag to ON (S21), and then proceeds to the process of S22. The input flag is a flag that the CPU 101 sets to ON when some input value including text information is input into the input field (not limited to the input field 154a, but may be an input field of another screen).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S19 that an input field is not displayed on the panel 105 (S19: NO), the CPU 101 advances the process to step S22.

In S22, the CPU 101 executes shortcut call processing. In the following S23, the CPU 101 sets the input flag to OFF. The CPU 101 then ends the shortcut processing.

Figures 7 and 8 show the detailed steps of the shortcut call process.

In FIG. 7, the CPU 101 first determines whether the input flag is ON (S31). If it is determined that the input flag is ON (S31: YES), the CPU 101 advances the process to S32. If the input flag is ON, an input value has been entered into the input field.

Figure 4 (a) shows a destination input screen 154' when the character information "AL" is entered in the input field 154a on the destination input screen 154 of Figure 3 (c). In the following explanation of the process, this case, that is, when the character information "AL" is entered in the input field 154a, is taken as an example.

In S32, the CPU 101 searches for an item with a matching input value from the associated DB related to the shortcut data with a matching card number and call function. In this case, assume that the card number is "1001" and the call function is "Fax." Of the shortcut data registered in the shortcut DB, the shortcut data with a matching card number and call function are those with registration numbers 1 to 4. In this embodiment, the associated DB is the address book DB in FIG. 2(b), as described above. Since the input value is "AL", the CPU 101 searches for an item with "AL" from the address book DB. Since the destination display name, which is an item in the address book DB, includes "AL", the CPU 101 searches for "ALEX" and "ALLY". Note that "match" also includes partial match.

In this case, since it is determined in the subsequent determination in S33 that there is a matching item (S32: YES), the CPU 101 stores the shortcut data associated with the matching item in the RAM 103 (S34). The shortcut data stored in the RAM 103 is designated as "A." As described above, the shortcut data and the destination data in the address book DB are associated via the destination, which is one of the settings included in the shortcut data. Therefore, in this case, "A" includes shortcut data with the display name "TO_ALEX" and shortcut data with the display name "TO_ALLY".

Next, the CPU 101 searches the shortcut DB for shortcut data that matches the card number, call function, and input value (S35). The process of S32 above differs in that the DB to be searched is the related DB, whereas the process of S35 searches the shortcut DB. The shortcut DB also contains shortcut data that matches the card number "1001", the call function "Fax", and the input value "AL". In other words, the shortcut display names "TO_ALEX" and "TO_ALLY" contain "AL".

Next, CPU 101 determines whether there is matching shortcut data (S37), and if there is matching shortcut data, CPU 101 stores the shortcut data in RAM 103 (S38) in the same manner as in S34 above, and then proceeds to S39 in FIG. 8. In S38, the shortcut data stored in RAM 103 is assumed to be "B". Therefore, in this case, "B" also includes shortcut data with the display name "TO_ALEX" and shortcut data with the display name "TO_ALLY".

On the other hand, if it is determined in S37 that there is no matching shortcut data, the CPU 101 skips S38 and proceeds to S39 in FIG. 8.

On the other hand, if it is determined in the above S31 that the input flag is OFF (S32: NO), the CPU 101 searches the shortcut DB for shortcut data with matching card number and calling function (S36), and then proceeds to the above S37. The process of S37 has been described above, so its explanation is omitted. Therefore, in this case, "B" includes shortcut data with registration numbers 1 to 5 registered in the shortcut DB.

In S39 of FIG. 8, the CPU 101 determines whether or not there is target shortcut data. This determination is made based on whether or not shortcut data is included in the union (A+B) of the above "A" and "B." In other words, if shortcut data is included in the union (A+B) (S39: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of shortcut data items included is one (S40).

If it is determined in S40 that there is only one shortcut data (S: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether the one-touch function included in the shortcut data, that is, one-touch call, is set to ON (S41). If it is determined in this determination that one-touch call is set to ON (S41: YES), the CPU 101 executes the function of the shortcut data (S42) and then ends the shortcut call process. For example, assume that the user further adds "L" to the input field 154a of the destination input screen 154' in FIG. 4(a) and inputs "ALL". In this case, the CPU 101 searches for only one shortcut data with the display name "TO_ALLY". And since OneTouch: ON is set for the shortcut data with the display name "TO_ALLY", the CPU 101 immediately executes the function of the shortcut data with the display name "TO_ALLY".

On the other hand, if it is determined in the judgment of S41 that the one-touch call is set to OFF (S41: NO), the CPU 101 displays the start screen of the shortcut data function on the panel 105 (S43) and then ends the shortcut call process. For example, assume that the user further adds "E" to the input field 154a of the destination input screen 154' in FIG. 4(a) and inputs "ALE". In this case, the CPU 101 searches for only one shortcut data with the display name "TO_ALEX". And, since OneTouch: OFF is set for the shortcut data with the display name "TO_ALEX", the CPU 101 displays the start screen of the function of the shortcut data with the display name "TO_ALEX" on the panel 105. FIG. 4(c) shows an example of the start screen 158 of the Fax function. When the user presses the "FaxStart" button 158a on this start screen 158, the CPU 101 executes the function of the shortcut data with the display name "TO_ALEX". This allows you to send a fax to the destination phone number "052456123×".

On the other hand, if it is determined in the above S40 that there is more than one shortcut data (S40: NO), the CPU 101 creates a list screen of the multiple shortcut data and displays it on the panel 105 (S44), and then ends the shortcut call process. If it is determined in S39 that there are two pieces of target shortcut data, shortcut data with the display name "TO_ALEX" and shortcut data with the display name "TO_ALLY", the CPU 101 creates a list screen of these two shortcut data and displays it on the panel 105. Figure 4(b) shows an example of the shortcut data list screen 156.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S39 that the union (A+B) does not contain shortcut data (S39: NO), the CPU 101 ends the shortcut call process.

As described above, the MFP 100 of this embodiment includes a reading unit 107 that reads the card number from the card 200, an NVRAM 104 that stores shortcut data including character information in association with the card number, a panel 105 for inputting character information, and a CPU 101 that executes processing based on the shortcut data associated with the card number.

Then, the CPU 101 searches for shortcut data in the NVRAM 104 based on the character information input to the panel 105 and the card number read from the card 200 by the reading unit 107 (S32, S35).

In this way, the MFP 100 of this embodiment makes it possible to easily search for shortcut data.

Incidentally, in this embodiment, the MFP 100 is an example of an "information processing device." The card 200 is an example of a "medium." The card number is an example of "identification information." The shortcut data is an example of "setting information." The NVRAM 104 is an example of a "storage unit." The panel 105 is an example of an "input unit." The CPU 101 is an example of a "control unit."

When character information is input to the panel 105 and the card number is read from the card 200 by the reading unit 107, the CPU 101 searches for shortcut data that corresponds to the input character information and the read card number (S32, S35).

The text information contained in the shortcut data is a setting value.

The setting value also includes the display name of the shortcut data.

The setting value also includes destination information.

The MFP 100 further includes a panel 105, and when multiple pieces of shortcut data are found by the search, the CPU 101 displays the searched multiple pieces of shortcut data in a list on the panel 105 (S44).

This makes the search results visible, making it easier for users to find the shortcut data they're looking for.

Incidentally, panel 105 is an example of a "display unit."

In addition, if the search returns only one piece of shortcut data, the CPU 101 displays an execution start screen 158 on the panel 105 to start the execution of processing with the searched shortcut data (S43).

This makes it convenient for users to simply press the execute button displayed on the execution start screen to start executing the process using the searched shortcut data.

The CPU 101 then executes processing using one of the searched shortcut data (S42).

This is convenient because the searched shortcut data starts executing without the user having to do anything.

The MFP 100 also includes a reading engine 112 that reads images from documents, and the shortcut data includes settings related to the reading of the reading engine 112.

The setting values also include setting values related to at least one of the document size and image quality.

The reading unit 107 also reads the card number from the card 200 via wireless communication.

This is convenient because the user does not need to connect the card 200 directly to the MFP 100, but can simply bring it close to the MFP 100.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention.

(1) In the above embodiment, the card number is read from the card 200, text information is input into the input field 154a, and shortcut data including the input text information is searched for. However, this is not limited to the above. The search for shortcut data may be started after text information is input into the input field 154a and the card number is read from the card 200.

(2) In the above embodiment, the MFP 100 was used as an example of an information processing device, but the information processing device is not limited to the MFP 100 and may be a standalone printer, scanner, or copier.

(3) In the above embodiment, the CPU 101 is described as an example of a control unit, but the control unit may have a CPU and a dedicated circuit. Examples of the dedicated circuit include an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) and an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

(4) In the above embodiment, a card reader that reads the ID in the card 200 by NFC was given as an example of a reading unit, but this is not limiting. A Bluetooth (registered trademark) interface or the like may be adopted as the communication interface. Also, SDIO (Secure Digital Input/Output) may be adopted as the communication interface. In these cases, the external storage device becomes a device having an interface corresponding to the communication interface adopted. Furthermore, a two-dimensional code reader may be adopted as the reading unit. Two-dimensional codes include barcodes and QR codes (registered trademarks). In this case, the medium becomes a card or sheet on which a two-dimensional code is printed or the like.

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111 Print engine 112 Read engine 120 Image processing circuit 200 Card

Claims (9)

A reading unit;
A storage unit;
A touch panel and
A control unit;
Equipped with
The control unit is
The processing can be executed based on the setting information stored in the storage unit,
a setting information storing unit that stores the setting information in association with the identification information of the medium, based on character information input to the touch panel and the identification information read from the medium by the reading unit, and the setting information stored in the storage unit is searched for;
Information processing device. The control unit is
When a plurality of pieces of setting information are found by the search, the plurality of pieces of setting information are displayed in a list on the touch panel.
The information processing device according to claim 1 . The control unit is
when only one piece of setting information is found by the search, an execution start screen for starting execution of the process with the searched setting information is displayed on the touch panel.
The information processing device according to claim 2 . The control unit is
Executing the process using the one piece of setting information found.
The information processing device according to claim 3 . The information processing device further comprises:
Equipped with a reading engine that reads images from documents,
The setting information includes a setting value related to reading of the reading engine.
The information processing device according to claim 1 . the setting values related to the reading of the reading engine include a setting value related to at least one of the size and image quality of the document;
The information processing device according to claim 5 . The reading unit reads the identification information from the medium by wireless communication.
The information processing device according to claim 1 . An information processing method for executing a process based on setting information stored in a storage unit of an information processing device, comprising:
a setting information storage unit that stores the setting information in association with identification information of a medium, based on character information input to a touch panel of the information processing device and the identification information read from the medium by a reading unit of the information processing device, and the setting information stored in the storage unit is searched for;
Information processing methods. A reading unit;
A storage unit;
An information processing device that is equipped with a touch panel and is capable of executing a process based on setting information stored in the storage unit,
executing a search process for searching for the setting information stored in the storage unit based on character information input to the touch panel and the identification information read from the medium by the reading unit, in a state in which the identification information of the medium and the setting information are associated with each other and stored in the storage unit;
Information processing program.

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