JP7701801B2 - Information processing device and control method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device, etc.

Some information processing devices, such as multifunction peripherals, perform functions such as copying, faxing, scanning, or sending e-mail on a job-by-job basis.

General jobs are executed via a settings screen that is specialized for the function settings of that job. In recent years, as information processing devices have become more sophisticated, screen operations via the settings screen have also become more complicated.

To increase the convenience of information processing devices, some devices are known that are equipped with a separate settings screen (simple settings screen) that intentionally limits the display content of the settings screen (normal settings screen) on which all settings are possible.

The simple settings screen limits the items that can be set, so even users who do not require advanced processing functions or who are not adept at operating the normal settings screen can easily execute jobs without performing unnecessary screen operations.

Meanwhile, there have been attempts to readably store the setting values set via a setting screen when executing a job as setting history information, and to reuse past setting history information (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

The image forming device etc. disclosed in Patent Document 1 is configured so that the setting history information can be set via a setting screen and can be read from the setting screen.

JP 2010-130245 A

Conventionally, for example, if setting history information that was set and stored via the normal setting screen was read via the simple setting screen, the simple setting screen would transition to the normal setting screen. Therefore, this was not convenient for users who routinely execute jobs via the simple setting screen.

The objective of the present disclosure is to provide a highly convenient information processing device etc. that allows a user to easily execute jobs based on setting history information via a setting screen desired by the user.

In order to solve the above problem, the information processing device according to the present disclosure includes a display unit, a storage unit, and a control unit, and the control unit displays on the display unit either an execution screen for accepting an instruction to execute a job or a simplified execution screen that simplifies the display content of the execution screen, the storage unit stores history information related to the job for which an instruction to execute has been accepted via either the execution screen or the simplified execution screen, and the control unit displays on the display unit the execution screen or the simplified execution screen according to the history information selected by a user.

The control method according to the present disclosure is a control method for an information processing device, and is characterized by including a display step of displaying on a display device either an execution screen for accepting an instruction to execute a job or a simplified execution screen that simplifies the display content of the execution screen, a storage step of storing in a storage device history information relating to the job for which an instruction to execute has been accepted via either the execution screen or the simplified execution screen, and a selection display step of displaying on the display device either the execution screen or the simplified execution screen according to the history information selected by a user.

According to the present disclosure, it is easy for a user to execute a job based on setting history information via a setting screen desired by the user, and it is possible to provide a highly convenient information processing device, etc.

1 is an external perspective view for explaining an overall configuration of a multifunction peripheral according to a first embodiment; FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the multifunction peripheral according to the first embodiment. 11 is a table illustrating setting history information. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a process flow according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a process flow according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a process flow according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation of the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation of the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation of the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation of the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation of the first embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a process flow according to the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation of the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation of the second embodiment. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a process flow according to the third embodiment. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a process flow according to the third embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation of the third embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation of the third embodiment. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a process flow according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the fourth embodiment.

Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. In this disclosure, a multifunction device that executes functions such as copying, faxing, scanning, or e-mail transmission on a job-by-job basis will be described as one form of information processing device. Note that the following embodiment is an example for explaining the present disclosure, and the technical scope of the description set forth in the claims is not limited to the following description.

[1 First embodiment]
The first embodiment is a form of a multifunction peripheral capable of executing a job via either a setting screen (hereinafter referred to as a normal setting screen) as an execution screen on which all settings related to the execution of the job can be made, or a setting screen (hereinafter referred to as a simple setting screen) as a simple execution screen in which the display contents of the normal setting screen are simplified. Note that the execution mode of a job via the normal setting screen may be referred to as a "normal mode", and the execution mode of a job via the simple setting screen may be referred to as a "simple mode".

[1.1 Functional configuration]
Fig. 1 is an external perspective view for explaining the overall configuration of a multifunction device 10 according to a first embodiment. Fig. 2 is a functional configuration diagram of the multifunction device 10. The multifunction device 10 includes a control unit 11, a display unit 13, an operation input unit 15, a communication unit 17, an image forming unit 19, an image reading unit 21, and a storage unit 23.

The control unit 11 controls the entire multifunction device 10. The control unit 11 is composed of, for example, one or more arithmetic units (CPUs (Central Processing Units) and the like). The control unit 11 realizes its functions by reading and executing various programs stored in the memory unit 23.

The display unit 13 displays various information to the user, etc. The display unit 13 can be configured, for example, with an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or an organic EL (Electro-luminescence) display, etc.

The operation input unit 15 accepts information input by a user or the like. The operation input unit 15 can be configured with hard keys (e.g., a numeric keypad) and buttons. The operation input unit 15 can be configured as a touch panel that allows input via the display unit 13. In this case, the input method for the touch panel can be, for example, a resistive film type, an infrared type, an electromagnetic induction type, or a capacitance type.

The communication unit 17 has a wired or wireless interface, or both, for communicating with other devices via a network (NW) such as a LAN (Local area network), a WAN (Wide area network), the Internet, a telephone line, or a fax line.

The image forming unit 19 forms an image based on image data on paper as a recording medium. The image forming unit 19 feeds paper from the paper feed unit 25, forms an image on the paper based on the image data, and then discharges the paper to the paper discharge unit 27. The image forming unit 19 can be configured, for example, as a laser printer that uses an electrophotographic method. The image forming unit 19 forms an image using toner supplied from a toner cartridge (not shown) that corresponds to the toner color (for example, C (cyan), M (magenta), Y (yellow), K (black)).

The image reading unit 21 generates image data by scanning and reading the document image to be read. The image reading unit 21 can be configured as a scanner device equipped with an image sensor such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or a CIS (Contact Image Sensor). There are no limitations on the configuration of the image reading unit 21, so long as it is configured to generate image data by reading a reflected light image from the document image with an image sensor.

The storage unit 23 stores various programs and data necessary for the operation of the multifunction device 10. The storage unit 23 can be configured with a storage device such as a RAM (random access memory), a HDD (hard disk drive), a SSD (solid state drive), or a ROM (read only memory).

In the first embodiment, the memory unit 23 stores a job execution program 231, a setting history information processing program 232, a display processing program 233, and a mode determination program 234, and reserves a setting value memory area 235, a setting history information memory area 236, and a display content memory area 237.

The job execution program 231 is a program that the control unit 11 reads out to perform the processing associated with the execution of each function, such as copying, faxing, scanning, or sending e-mail, on a job-by-job basis. After reading the job execution program 231, the control unit 11 executes the job by controlling each unit involved in the execution of the job, such as the display unit 13, the operation input unit 15, the communication unit 17, the image forming unit 19, and the image reading unit 21. Furthermore, after reading the job execution program 231, the control unit 11 executes various jobs based on the setting values included in the setting history information, which will be described later.

The setting history information processing program 232 is a program that the control unit 11 reads out when, for example, obtaining setting values related to job execution, generating setting history information, and performing various processes on the setting history information. When the control unit 11 reads out the setting history information processing program 232, it obtains setting values related to job execution and stores them in the setting value storage area 235. The control unit 11 also generates setting history information based on the obtained setting values and stores them in the setting history information storage area 236.

The display processing program 233 is a program that the control unit 11 reads out when displaying a display screen that displays setting history information, a setting screen such as a normal setting screen or a simple setting screen for accepting input of various setting values related to job execution, or a home screen that accepts switching between job functions, etc. The control unit 11 that reads out the display processing program 233 configures each screen based on frame information (not shown) and content arrangement information stored in the display content memory area 237, and displays it on the display unit 13.

When executing a job, the mode determination program 234 identifies whether the setting history information selected via the displayed setting screen relates to a job executed in normal mode (normal setting screen) or in simple mode (simple setting screen), and determines the mode of the job to be executed.
The control unit 11 that reads the mode determination program 234, for example,
(1) If the setting screen being displayed is a simple setting screen and the setting history information selected via the simple setting screen relates to a job executed via the simple setting screen, the mode of the job to be executed is determined to be “simple mode.”
(2) If the setting screen being displayed is a simple setting screen, and the setting history information selected via the simple setting screen relates to a job executed via the normal setting screen, and execution in simple mode is possible, the mode of the job to be executed is determined to be “simple mode.”
(3) If the setting screen being displayed is the normal setting screen and the setting history information selected via the normal setting screen relates to a job executed via the simple setting screen, the mode of the job to be executed is determined to be the “simple mode.”
(4) If the setting screen being displayed is the normal setting screen, and the setting history information selected via the normal setting screen relates to a job executed via the normal setting screen, and execution in simple mode is possible, the mode of the job to be executed is determined to be “simple mode.”
In addition, in the above (2) or (4), if the user selects setting history information in which a function not available in the simple mode (e.g., a character/image synthesis function, a special printing function, etc.) is set, the control unit 11 can also determine that the mode of the job to be executed is the “normal mode.”

The setting value memory area 235 is a memory area that stores setting values related to the execution of a job. The setting values include, for example, color mode, paper/original size, paper type, number of copies, zoom function (magnification), paper selection (tray), double-sided copying, etc., setting values set by the user, and setting values such as device initial values held by the device itself.

The setting history information storage area 236 is a storage area that stores setting history information in a data table format. The setting history information according to the present disclosure can be configured as history information to which an identifier such as a job ID is attached to uniquely identify information consisting of a combination of information regarding the execution history of a job, such as the job type, execution user name, execution date and time, and mode, and some or all of the setting values stored in the setting value storage area 235. The setting history information stored in the setting history information storage area 236 is called up as appropriate when a job is executed, a mode is determined, etc. based on the setting history information.

Figure 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of setting history information. For example, the setting history information of job ID "025" includes, as information related to the execution history, "job type": copy, "executing user name": Yamada, "document name": document03, "number of pages/number of sets": 002/001, "start date/end date/time": 2019/12/04 10:30:50-2019/12/04 10:32:50, and "mode": normal (normal mode). In addition, the setting history information includes, as setting values, "color mode": full color, "paper size/original size": A4, "paper type": plain paper, ..., "sort/group": automatic, etc. Note that the setting values in Figure 3 are merely examples, and the setting values in this disclosure are not limited to only the items described in Figure 3.

The display content memory area 237 is a memory area that stores frame information (not shown) used to display a display screen, a setting screen, a home screen, etc., content arrangement information, etc. The control unit 11 that reads out the display processing program 233 configures each screen based on the frame information (not shown) and content arrangement information stored in the display content memory area 237, and displays it on the display unit 13.

[1.2 Processing flow]
Next, the flow of processing according to the first embodiment will be described. First, as the overall processing by the multifunction device 10, processing relating to the generation and storage of setting history information based on an executed job will be described using the flowchart in Fig. 4. Note that in the following description, a copy job will be assumed as one form of job executed by the multifunction device 10, but this processing can also be applied to fax jobs, scan jobs, e-mail transmission jobs, and the like in addition to copy jobs.

The control unit 11 accepts input of an instruction to execute a copy job via a normal setting screen for normal mode or a simple setting screen for simple mode (step S10).

The control unit 11 reads the job execution program 231. The control unit 11 executes the copy job by controlling each unit, such as the image forming unit 19, based on the setting values received via the normal setting screen or the simple setting screen (step S20).

After the copy job is executed, the control unit 11 reads the setting history information processing program 232. The control unit 11 acquires the setting values related to the execution of the copy job. The control unit 11 then generates setting history information based on the acquired setting values and stores it in the setting history information storage area 236. At this time, the control unit 11 stores the generated setting history information together with mode information (see FIG. 3) indicating whether the copy job was executed in normal mode or simple mode (step S30).

Next, the process for executing a new copy job using the setting history information stored in the setting history information storage area 236 will be explained using the flowchart in FIG. 5.

When executing a copy job, the user selects whether to execute the job in normal mode via the normal settings screen, or in simple mode via the simple settings screen. In this case, the user can select either normal mode or simple mode via, for example, the home screen described below.

When the user selects either normal mode or simple mode, the control unit 11 accepts the selection of that mode (step S40).

The control unit 11 reads the display processing program 233 and displays a setting screen (normal setting screen or simple setting screen) based on the accepted mode on the display unit 13 (step S50).

After displaying the setting screen, the control unit 11 determines whether the execution of the job uses the stored setting history information (step S60). In this case, the control unit 11 may determine that the stored setting history information is being used based on the input of an instruction to display the setting history information.

If it is determined that the setting history information is to be used, the control unit 11 displays the stored setting history information (step S60; Yes → step S70).

Next, the control unit 11 accepts the user's selection of setting history information (step S80). The control unit 11 then displays on the display unit 13 a setting screen to which the setting values of the setting history information selected by the user are applied (step S90).

When the control unit 11 receives an instruction to execute a new job via the setting screen displayed on the display unit 13, it executes the job based on the setting history information (step S100).

If it is determined that the setting history information is not to be used (step S60; No), when the control unit 11 receives an instruction to execute a new job via the setting screen displayed on the display unit 13 in step S50, it executes the job (step S100).

The setting values for the job executed in step S100 can be generated and stored as setting history information by a process similar to step S30 in FIG. 4.

Next, the process of step S90 in FIG. 5 will be explained using the flowchart in FIG. 6.

The control unit 11 reads the mode determination program 234 to determine whether the setting history information received in step S80 of FIG. 5 is setting history information related to a copy job executed in normal mode (step S110).

When the control unit 11 determines that the selected setting history information is setting history information related to a copy job executed in normal mode, it determines whether the copy job related to the setting history information can be executed in simple mode (step S110; Yes → step S120).

When the control unit 11 determines that the copy job related to the setting history information can be executed in the simple mode, it displays a simple setting screen to which the setting values of the setting history information are applied on the display unit 13 (step S120; Yes → step S130).

However, if it is determined that the selected setting history information is not setting history information related to a copy job executed in normal mode, the control unit 11 displays a simplified setting screen to which the setting values of the setting history information are applied on the display unit 13, and ends the process (step S110; No → step S130).

If it is determined that the copy job related to the setting history information cannot be handled in the simple mode, the control unit 11 displays a normal setting screen to which the setting values of the setting history information are applied on the display unit 13, and ends the process (step S120; No → step S140).

[1.3 Operation example]
Next, an example of the operation of the first embodiment will be described. A touch panel type operation input unit 15 provided on the screen of the display unit 13 detects the user's pressing of each button area partitioned on the screen, and enables the user to input each item. Fig. 7 shows an example of the configuration of a simple setting screen W10 related to a copy job. The simple setting screen W10 can be displayed, for example, in a mode selection process by the user via a home screen (to be described later) in step S40 of Fig. 5, or via a normal setting screen (to be described in the next figure).

The simple settings screen W10 has a simpler screen configuration, with limited setting value items that can be set by the user, compared to the normal settings screen described in the next figure. The simple settings screen W10 has a setting value button B11a, an operation control button B13a, a start button B19a, a normal settings button B21a, a job status notification button B23a, and a display switch button B25a.

The setting value button B11a accepts the selection and input of a setting value that can be set by the user via the simple setting screen W10. For example, the user can set a setting value related to paper selection by pressing the paper selection button and selecting a desired setting value from items related to paper selection, such as "manual feed", "tray 1, 2, 3...", and "automatic selection" (not shown). FIG. 7 shows an example in which four setting value items, "paper selection", "double-sided copy", "magnification", and "staple/punch", are displayed as setting value items that can be set. Note that other setting value items can be displayed by pressing the display switch button B25a. Incidentally, the setting value displayed on the surface of each button of the setting value button B11a is displayed with the setting value of the applied setting history information reflected (FIG. 7 shows an example in which the setting value related to the setting history information of the job ID "024" in FIG. 3 is applied). Note that the configuration of the setting value button B11a shown in FIG. 7 is merely an example, and is not limited to the items described in FIG. 7.

The operation control buttons B13a include, for example, a reset button, a preview button, a number of copies button B15a, and a setting history display button B17a. For example, the reset button accepts the resetting of setting values selected and input via the setting value button B11a or the number of copies button B15a. The preview button accepts an instruction to display a preview image prior to execution of a copy job. The number of copies button B15a accepts input of the number of copies. The setting history display button B17a accepts an instruction to display a setting history display screen, which will be described later.

The start button B19a includes a black and white start button and a color start button. If a black and white copy is desired, the user presses the black and white start button. On the other hand, if a color copy is desired, the user presses the color start button. When the user presses either the black and white start button or the color start button, processing related to the copy job is executed.

The normal settings button B21a accepts an instruction to switch to the normal settings screen, which is described in the next figure.

The job status notification button B23a accepts an instruction to notify the execution status of a job.

Figure 8 shows an example of the configuration of the normal settings screen W20 for a copy job. The normal settings screen W20 can be displayed, for example, via the mode selection process performed by the user in step S40 of Figure 5 or the simple settings screen W10.

The normal settings screen W20 is configured to allow all settings related to the execution of a copy job. The normal settings screen W20 includes a setting value button B11b, an operation control button B13b, a number of copies button B15b, a start button B19b, a simple settings button B21b, and a job status notification button B23b.

The setting value button B11b accepts the selection and input of a setting value that can be set by the user among the setting values included in the setting history information. For example, the user can set the setting value related to the color mode by pressing the color mode button and selecting the desired setting value from the items related to the color mode selection, such as "full color", "black and white", "monochrome", and "automatic (color/black and white)" (not shown). FIG. 8 shows an example in which seven setting value items, "color mode", "original", "paper selection", "double-sided copy", "magnification", "copy density", and "sort/group", are provided as the setting value items that can be set. Incidentally, each setting value shown on the surface of the setting value button B11b is displayed with the setting value of the applied setting history information reflected (FIG. 8 shows an example in which the setting value related to the setting history information of the job ID "025" in FIG. 3 is applied). Note that the configuration of the setting value button B11b shown in FIG. 8 is merely an example, and is not limited to the items described in FIG. 8.

In addition to the above setting value items, the setting value button B11b also has an "Other Functions" button. By pressing the "Other Functions" button, the user can call up setting value items other than the displayed setting value items and select/enter setting values.

The operation control buttons B13b include a preview button, a reset button, and, for example, extended function buttons such as a "print and send at the same time" button, a "program call" button, and a "filing" button. For example, by pressing the "print and send at the same time" button, when a copy job is executed, the scanned image can be printed and sent to a specified destination (for example, by e-mail or fax) at the same time.

The operation control button B13b also includes a setting history display button B17b and a simple setting button B21b. The setting history display button B17b accepts an instruction to display a setting history display screen, which will be described later. The simple setting button B21b also accepts an instruction to switch to the simple setting screen W10.

The Number of Copies button B15b is pressed to set the number of copies.

The start button B19b includes a black and white start button and a color start button. If a black and white copy is desired, the user presses the black and white start button. On the other hand, if a color copy is desired, the user presses the color start button. When the user presses either the black and white start button or the color start button, processing related to the copy job is executed.

The job status notification button B23b accepts an instruction to notify the execution status of a job.

Figure 9 shows one configuration of the setting history display screen W30. The setting history display screen W30 can be displayed at any time by, for example, pressing the setting history display button B17a on the simple setting screen W10 illustrated in Figure 7 or the setting history display button B17b on the normal setting screen W20 illustrated in Figure 8, or the setting history display button on the home screen described later.

The setting history display screen W30 includes a setting history display area R11 and a delete all button B27. The setting history display area R11 is configured to, for example, display the setting history information related to each job in chronological order. There are no particular limitations on the display format of the setting history information, but for example, as illustrated in FIG. 9, display formats such as displaying setting history information related to all jobs, displaying only setting history information related to a specific job, displaying only setting history information related to the logged-in user's jobs if the multifunction device 10 has a user authentication function, displaying only setting history information with the same setting value, displaying only setting history information related to jobs executed within a specific period, and displaying only setting history information related to a specific job execution user can be adopted.

Figure 9 shows an example of the setting history information for five jobs, normal copy, simple copy, normal copy, simple fax, and scan and save, displayed in chronological order from top to bottom. Note that the top three types of setting history information in Figure 9 correspond to the setting history information for the job IDs "025" to "023" shown in Figure 3.

Here, each display area (part related to a copy job) in the setting history display area R11 displays the job type in a specific mode (for example, a copy job in normal mode: normal copy), the start date and time of the job, and some of the setting values. Figure 9 shows an example in which three setting value items, "paper selection," "double-sided copy," and "staple/punch," are displayed as setting value items, but the setting value items to be displayed can be selected as appropriate.

The setting history information displayed in the setting history display area R11 is configured to be selectable by the user. By selecting the desired setting history information, the user can easily execute a job based on that setting history information or a similar job. For example, when the setting history information for simple copying (corresponding to job ID "024") surrounded by a dotted line frame in the figure is selected, the screen transitions to the simple setting screen W10 illustrated in FIG. 7. In this case, the selected setting history information may be displayed in a darkened state so that the selected setting history information can be easily understood.

The Delete All button B27 accepts an instruction to delete setting history information from the setting history display area R11. When the user presses the Delete All button B27, the control unit 11 stops displaying the setting history information in the setting history display area R11.

Figure 10 shows an example of operation when the user selects simple mode in step S40 of Figure 5 and the setting history information selected via the simple setting screen W10 relates to a job executed in normal mode (normal setting screen W20).

This operation example corresponds to the process described in the flowcharts of Figures 5 and 6. Here, the state in which the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 is described as "State 1," the state in which the control unit 11 displays the setting history display screen W30 is described as "State 2," and the state in which the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 is described as "State 3."

When the setting history display button B17a is pressed from state 1 where the simple setting screen W10 is displayed, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen to the setting history display screen W30 (arrow 1-2 in the figure, state 2).

In state 2, when the user selects setting history information related to a copy job, the control unit 11 determines whether the selected setting history information is a copy job executed in normal mode (corresponding to the processing of step S110 in FIG. 6). In this case, the control unit 11 can determine whether the setting history information is a copy job executed in normal mode by referring to the "mode" of the selected setting history information.

When the control unit 11 determines that the setting history information selected by the user is a copy job executed in normal mode, it further determines whether the copy job can be handled in simple mode (step S110 in FIG. 6; Yes → corresponds to the processing of step S120). In this case, the control unit 11 refers to the setting values in the setting history information and checks the setting values that the user cannot change via the simple setting screen W10 (for example, text/image synthesis function, special printing function, etc.). When no changes have been made to these setting values, the control unit 11 can determine that the copy job can be handled in simple mode.

If the control unit 11 determines that the copy job can be handled in simple mode, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1 in the figure, state 2 → state 1). Incidentally, if the control unit 11 determines that the setting history information selected by the user is a copy job executed in simple mode, the control unit 11 also transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1 in the figure, state 2 → state 1).

When the display screen transitions from state 2 to state 1, the control unit 11 applies the setting values of the setting history information selected by the user to the simplified setting screen W10 and displays it on the display unit 13.

On the other hand, if a change has been made to a setting value that the user cannot change via the simple setting screen W10, the control unit 11 determines that the change is not possible in simple mode. The control unit 11 then transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the normal setting screen W20 (arrow 2-3 in the figure, state 2 → state 3).

When the display screen transitions from state 2 to state 3, the control unit 11 applies the setting values of the setting history information selected by the user to the normal setting screen W20 and displays it on the display unit 13.

As shown in FIG. 10, the simple settings screen W10 and the normal settings screen W20 can be switched between by pressing a switch instruction button (normal settings button B21a or simple settings button B21b) provided on each setting screen. Therefore, for example, when a user wants to change a setting value that cannot be changed in simple mode, the user can easily and flexibly execute a copy job by switching the display screen (mode) from the simple settings screen W10 to the normal settings screen W20.

Figure 11 shows an example of operation when the normal mode is selected by the user in step S40 of Figure 5 and the setting history information selected via the normal settings screen W20 is related to a job executed in the normal mode (normal settings screen W20).

When the setting history display button B17b is pressed from state 3 where the normal setting screen W20 is displayed, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen to the setting history display screen W30 (arrow 3-2 in the figure, state 2).

In state 2, when the user selects setting history information related to a copy job, the control unit 11 determines whether the selected setting history information is a copy job executed in normal mode (corresponding to the processing of step S110 in FIG. 6). In this case, the control unit 11 can determine whether the setting history information is a copy job executed in normal mode by referring to the "mode" of the selected setting history information.

When the control unit 11 determines that the setting history information selected by the user is a copy job executed in normal mode, it further determines whether the copy job can be handled in simple mode (step S120 in FIG. 6; Yes → corresponds to the processing of step S130). In this case, the control unit 11 refers to the setting values of the setting history information and checks the setting values that the user cannot change via the simple setting screen W10 (for example, text/image synthesis function, special printing function, etc.). When these setting values have not been changed, the control unit 11 determines that the copy job can be handled in simple mode. Then, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1 in the figure, state 2 → state 1). Note that when the control unit 11 determines that the setting history information selected by the user is a copy job executed in simple mode, it transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1 in the figure, state 2 → state 1).

When the display screen transitions from state 2 to state 1, the control unit 11 applies the setting values of the setting history information selected by the user to the simplified setting screen W10 and displays it on the display unit 13.

However, if a change has been made to a setting value that the user cannot change via the simple setting screen W10, the control unit 11 determines that the change is not possible in simple mode. The control unit 11 then transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the normal setting screen W20 (arrow 2-3 in the figure, state 2 → state 3).

When the display screen transitions from state 2 to state 3, the control unit 11 applies the setting values of the setting history information selected by the user to the normal setting screen W20 and displays it on the display unit 13.

As shown in FIG. 11, the normal settings screen W20 and the simple settings screen W10 can be switched between by pressing the switching instruction buttons (normal settings button B21a and simple settings button B21b) provided on each setting screen. Therefore, for example, when a user wants to make changes to a setting value that cannot be changed in simple mode, the user can easily and flexibly execute a copy job by switching the display screen (mode) from the simple settings screen W10 (state 1) to the normal settings screen W20 (state 3).

As described above, according to the first embodiment, a setting screen related to the execution of a job based on the setting history information is selected according to the execution mode of the setting history information selected via the setting screen being displayed (selected), so that it is easy for the user to execute a job based on the setting history information via the setting screen desired, and a highly convenient information processing device can be provided.

[2 Second embodiment]
The second embodiment is a form in which, when selecting setting history information on the home screen, it is possible to select whether to execute a job in normal mode via a normal setting screen or in simple mode via a simple screen.

The functional configuration of the multifunction device according to the second embodiment can be the same as the functional configuration of the multifunction device 10 according to the first embodiment. Therefore, a description of the functional configuration of the multifunction device according to the second embodiment will be omitted, and the same reference numerals as those of the multifunction device 10 according to the first embodiment will be used in the description.

[2.1 Processing flow]
The flow of processing according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 12. In the second embodiment, processing is started via a home screen. The home screen is a basic screen that is displayed on the display unit 13 when the power is turned on, when the device is in standby, when the device is restored from a sleep state, and receives operational input from the user. In the following description, a copy job is assumed as one form of job executed by the multifunction device 10, but this processing can also be applied to a fax job, a scan job, an e-mail transmission job, or the like in addition to a copy job.

The control unit 11 displays the home screen on the display unit 13 by reading the display processing program 233, for example, when the power is turned on, when the device is in standby mode, when the device is restored from a sleep state, etc. (step S150).

When an instruction to display the setting history information is input by the user (step S160), the control unit 11 displays the setting history display screen W30 on the display unit 13.

Next, the control unit 11 accepts the user's selection of setting history information (step S170). The control unit 11 determines whether the setting history information selected by the user is related to a copy job (step S180).

If the control unit 11 determines that the selected setting history information is related to a copy job, it accepts the user's selection of the copy mode (step S180; Yes → step S190).

The control unit 11 determines whether the copy mode selected by the user is the simple mode (step S200). If the copy mode selected by the user is the simple mode, the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 on the display unit 13 (step S200; Yes → step S210). After displaying the simple setting screen W10, the control unit 11 executes a simple copy job based on an execution instruction from the user, and ends the process (step S220).

On the other hand, if the copy mode selected by the user is not the simple mode, the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 on the display unit 13 (step S200; No → step S230). After displaying the normal setting screen W20, the control unit 11 executes a normal copy job based on an execution instruction from the user, and ends the process (step S240).

However, if it is determined in step S180 that the setting history information selected by the user does not relate to a copy job, the control unit 11 displays a setting screen to which the setting values of the setting history information are applied, and then executes the job corresponding to the setting history information based on an execution instruction from the user, and ends the process (step S180; No → step S250).

[2.2 Operation example]
13 shows an example of the configuration of the home screen W40. The home screen W40 includes a job selection button B29, a job status notification button B23c, and a display switching button B25b.

The job selection button B29 accepts the selection of a job or various processes desired by the user. The user can execute a copy job in simple mode by pressing the simple copy button B31 included in the job selection button B29. The user can execute a copy job in normal mode by pressing the copy button B33. The control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 in response to pressing the simple copy button B31. Similarly, the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 in response to pressing the copy button B33. The setting history display button B17c accepts input of a display instruction for the setting history display screen, as in the first embodiment.

FIG. 13 shows an example of eight selectable job/processing items: "Easy Copy", "Easy Fax", "Easy Scan", "Print Resources", "Settings History", "Shared Folder", "Scan and Save", and "Copy". Other job/processing items can be displayed by pressing the display switch button B25b. Note that the configuration of the job/processing selection button B29 shown in FIG. 13 is merely an example, and is not limited to the items shown in FIG. 13.

The job status notification button B23c accepts an instruction to notify the execution status of a job.

Figure 14 shows an example of operation in step S180 of Figure 12, where the setting history information selected by the user relates to a copy job, and a mode selection is accepted as to whether the copy job based on the setting history information is to be executed in normal mode or simple mode.

This operation example corresponds to the process described in the flowchart of FIG. 12. Here, the state in which the control unit 11 displays the home screen W40 is described as "state 0," the state in which the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 is described as "state 1," the state in which the control unit 11 displays the setting history display screen W30 is described as "state 2," and the state in which the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 is described as "state 3."

When the setting history display button B17c is pressed from state 0 where the home screen W40 is displayed, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen to the setting history display screen W30 (arrow 0-2 in the figure, state 2).

In state 2, when the user selects setting history information related to a copy job, the control unit 11 displays a mode selection screen W50 that accepts a mode selection of whether to execute the copy job based on the setting history information in normal mode or simple mode (corresponding to the processing of steps S180 to S200 in FIG. 12).

When the user selects the simple mode via the mode selection screen W50, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1 in the figure, state 2 → state 1).

On the other hand, when the user selects normal mode via the mode selection screen W50, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the normal setting screen W20 (arrow 2-3 in the figure, state 2 → 3).

In addition, when a setting is provided in the system settings etc. that prioritizes either the simple mode or the normal mode, it is possible to display a setting screen corresponding to the prioritized mode without displaying the mode selection screen W50 exemplified in FIG. 14. Also, when a change has been made to a setting value in the selected setting history information that the user cannot change via the simple setting screen W10, that is, when setting history information that cannot be handled in the simple mode is selected, it is also possible to transition preferentially to the normal mode.

As shown in FIG. 14, the simple settings screen W10 and the normal settings screen W20 can be switched between by pressing a switch instruction button (normal settings button B21a or simple settings button B21b) provided on each setting screen. Therefore, for example, when a user wants to make changes to a setting value that cannot be changed in simple mode, the user can easily and flexibly execute a copy job by switching the display screen (mode) from the simple settings screen W10 to the normal settings screen W20.

As described above, according to the second embodiment, it is possible to select a setting screen related to the execution of a job based on the setting history information according to the execution mode of the setting history information selected via the setting screen being displayed (selected), so that it is easy for the user to execute a job based on the setting history information via the setting screen desired, and a highly convenient information processing device can be provided.

[3 Third embodiment]
The third embodiment is a form in which, when selecting setting history information on a simple setting screen or a normal setting screen, it is possible to select whether to execute a job in normal mode via the normal setting screen or in simple mode via the simple screen.

The functional configuration of the multifunction device according to the third embodiment can be the same as the functional configuration of the multifunction device 10 according to the first embodiment. Therefore, a description of the functional configuration of the multifunction device according to the third embodiment will be omitted, and the same reference numerals as those of the multifunction device 10 according to the first embodiment will be used in the description.

[3.1 Processing flow]
The flow of processing according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 15 and Fig. 16. Fig. 15 is a flow chart for explaining processing via the simple setting screen W10 when the simple mode is selected by the user. Note that the same processing as that explained in Fig. 5 or Fig. 6 according to the first embodiment will be given the same reference numerals and explanations thereof will be omitted.

When the user selects the simple mode, the control unit 11 accepts the selection of the simple mode (step S41).

The control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 based on the accepted simple mode on the display unit 13 (step S51).

After the simple setting screen W10 is displayed, the control unit 11 accepts the user's selection of setting history information. The control unit 11 then determines whether the setting history information selected by the user is setting history information related to a copy job executed in normal mode (step S260).

When the control unit 11 determines that the selected setting history information is setting history information related to a copy job executed under normal mode, it accepts the selection of a copy mode for executing the copy job related to the setting history information (step S260; Yes → step S270).

If the user selects the simple mode to execute the copy job related to the setting history information, the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 on the display unit 13 (step S280; Yes → step S130). Then, the control unit 11 executes a new copy job and ends the process (step S100).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the selected setting history information is not setting history information related to a copy job executed in normal mode, the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 on the display unit 13 (step S260; No → step S130). Then, the control unit 11 executes a new copy job and ends the process (step S100).

If the user does not select the simple mode to execute the copy job related to the setting history information, the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 on the display unit 13 (step S280; No → step S140). Then, the control unit 11 executes a new copy job and ends the process (step S100).

Figure 16 is a flowchart explaining the processing via the normal setting screen W20 when normal mode is selected by the user.

When the normal mode is selected by the user, the control unit 11 accepts the selection of the normal mode (step S43).

The control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 based on the accepted normal mode on the display unit 13 (step S53).

After the normal setting screen W20 is displayed, the control unit 11 accepts the user's selection of setting history information. The control unit 11 then determines whether the setting history information selected by the user is setting history information related to a copy job executed in simple mode (step S290).

When the control unit 11 determines that the selected setting history information is setting history information related to a copy job executed in simple mode, it accepts the selection of a copy mode for executing the copy job related to the setting history information (step S290; Yes → step S300).

If the user selects the simple mode to execute the copy job related to the setting history information, the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 on the display unit 13 (step S310; Yes → step S130). Then, the control unit 11 executes a new copy job and ends the process (step S100).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the selected setting history information is not setting history information related to a copy job executed in simple mode, the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 on the display unit 13 (step S290; No → step S140). Then, the control unit 11 executes a new copy job and ends the process (step S100).

If the user does not select the simple mode to execute the copy job related to the setting history information, the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 on the display unit 13 (step S310; No → step S140). Then, the control unit 11 executes a new copy job and ends the process (step S100).

[3.2 Operation example]
FIG. 17 shows an example of an operation for selecting whether to execute the job in normal mode via the normal setting screen or in simple mode via the simple screen when the simple mode is selected by the user and the setting history information selected via the simple setting screen W10 is a job that was executed in normal mode.

This operation example corresponds to the process described in the flowchart of FIG. 15. Here, the state in which the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 is described as "state 1" or "state 1a," the state in which the control unit 11 displays the setting history display screen W30 is described as "state 2," and the state in which the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 is described as "state 3."

When the setting history display button B17a is pressed from state 1 where the simple setting screen W10 is displayed, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen to the setting history display screen W30 (arrow 1-2 in the figure, state 2).

In state 2, when the user selects setting history information related to a copy job executed in normal mode, the control unit 11 displays a mode selection screen W50 that accepts a mode selection of whether to execute the copy job based on the setting history information in normal mode or simple mode.

When the user selects the simple mode via the mode selection screen W50, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1a in the figure, state 2 → state 1a).

On the other hand, when the user selects normal mode via the mode selection screen W50, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the normal setting screen W20 (arrow 2-3 in the figure, state 2 → 3).

In addition, in state 2, when the user selects setting history information related to a copy job executed in simple mode, the control unit 11 does not display the mode selection screen W50, but transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1a in the figure, state 2 → state 1a).

Figure 18 shows an example of an operation in which, when the normal mode is selected by the user and the setting history information selected via the normal setting screen W20 is a job that was executed in simple mode, the user is asked to select whether to execute the job in normal mode via the normal setting screen or in simple mode via the simple screen.

This operation example corresponds to the process described in the flowchart of FIG. 16. Here, the state in which the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 is described as "state 1," the state in which the control unit 11 displays the setting history display screen W30 is described as "state 2," and the state in which the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 is described as "state 3" or "state 3a."

When the setting history display button B17b is pressed from state 3 where the normal setting screen W20 is displayed, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen to the setting history display screen W30 (arrow 3-2 in the figure, state 2).

In state 2, when the user selects setting history information related to a copy job executed in simple mode, the control unit 11 displays a mode selection screen W50 that accepts the mode selection of whether to execute the copy job based on the setting history information in normal mode or simple mode.

When the user selects the simple mode via the mode selection screen W50, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1 in the figure, state 1).

On the other hand, when the user selects normal mode via the mode selection screen W50, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the normal setting screen W20 (arrow 2-3a in the figure, state 3a).

In addition, in state 2, when the user selects setting history information related to a copy job executed in normal mode, the control unit 11 does not display the mode selection screen W50, but transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the normal setting screen W20 (arrow 2-3a in the figure, state 3a).

As described above, according to the third embodiment, when selecting setting history information on the simple setting screen or the normal setting screen, it is possible to select whether to execute a job in normal mode via the normal setting screen or in simple mode via the simple screen, so that it is easy for the user to execute a job based on setting history information via the setting screen desired, and a highly convenient information processing device can be provided.

[4 Fourth embodiment]
The fourth embodiment is a form in which setting history information relating to a job is used when user authentication is valid.

The functional configuration of the multifunction device according to the fourth embodiment can be the same as the functional configuration of the multifunction device 10 according to the first embodiment. Therefore, a description of the functional configuration of the multifunction device according to the fourth embodiment will be omitted, and the same reference numerals as those of the multifunction device 10 according to the first embodiment will be used in the description.

[4.1 Processing flow]
The process flow for using setting history information related to a job when user authentication is enabled will be described with reference to the flowchart in Fig. 19. In the description of this figure, the same processes as those described in the flowchart in Fig. 12 according to the second embodiment will be assigned the same step numbers.

The control unit 11 displays the login screen on the display unit 13 (step S320). For example, the control unit 11 displays the login screen when the power is turned on, when the device is in standby mode, when the device is restored from a sleep state, etc.

The control unit 11 accepts input of information related to user authentication, such as a login user name and a login password, by the user, and performs user authentication. In this case, the control unit 11 can perform user authentication by comparing the combination of the login user name and login password input by the user with the combination of the login user name and login password previously registered in the device. User authentication may be performed by a separate external authentication server. In this case, the login user name and login password for user authentication are held by the authentication server. Incidentally, in addition to the combination of the login user name and login password, user authentication can also be performed by, for example, a combination of an identification number, a registration number, etc., and a login password, possession authentication using a token, a key, an IC (Integrated circuit) card, a smartphone, etc., biometric authentication such as fingerprint authentication, and face authentication.

If the user authentication is OK, the control unit 11 displays the home screen W40 on the display unit 13 (step S330; Yes → step S150).

When an instruction to display the setting history information is input by the user (step S160), the control unit 11 displays the setting history display screen W30 on the display unit 13.

Next, the control unit 11 accepts the user's selection of setting history information (step S170). The control unit 11 determines whether the setting history information selected by the user is related to a copy job (step S180).

If the setting history information selected by the user relates to a copy job, the control unit 11 determines whether the setting history information relates to a job executed by someone else (step S180; Yes → step S340).

If the setting history information is related to a job executed by another person, the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 (step S340; Yes → step S210). After displaying the simple setting screen W10, the control unit 11 executes a simple copy job based on an execution instruction from the user (step S220) and ends the process.

In this case, depending on the job execution status, for example, where copy jobs are frequently executed in simple mode, or on a system setting such as a simple mode priority, such as "other people's copy jobs are prioritized to be executed in simple mode," the mode may be switched to simple mode even if the selected setting history information of another person is related to normal mode. Note that if copy jobs are not frequently executed in simple mode, the mode may be switched to the same mode in which the copy job related to the selected setting history information was executed.

On the other hand, if the setting history information does not relate to another person's executed job, the control unit 11 determines that the selected setting history information is by the logged-in user and performs a mode determination of the setting history information (step S340; No → step S350).

If the setting history information is related to a simple mode job of the logged-in user, the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 (step S360; Yes → step S210). The control unit 11 then executes a simple copy job based on the user's instructions and ends the process (step S220).

On the other hand, if the setting history information is related to a normal mode job of the logged-in user (not related to a simple mode job), the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 (step S360; No → step S230). Then, the control unit 11 executes a normal copy job based on the user's instructions and ends the process (step S240).

[4.2 Operation example]
20 shows an example of the configuration of a user authentication screen W60. The user authentication screen W60 includes a login user name input box Bx11, a login password input box Bx13, an authentication destination input box Bx15, a job status notification button B23c, an OK button B35, and a cancel button B37.

The login user name input box Bx11 accepts input of a login user name. The login password input box Bx13 accepts input of a login password. The authentication destination input box Bx15 accepts input of an authentication destination related to user authentication. The OK button B35 accepts an instruction to confirm input into the login user name input box Bx11, the login password input box Bx13, and the authentication destination input box Bx15. The cancel button B37 accepts an instruction to cancel the user authentication process via the user authentication screen W60.

Figure 21 shows an example of operation when using setting history information related to copy jobs executed by users other than the logged-in user when user authentication is enabled. This example of operation corresponds to the processing described in steps S320 to S340; Yes to S220 in Figure 19. Here, the state in which the control unit 11 displays the user authentication screen W60 is described as "state a", the state in which the control unit 11 displays the home screen W40 is described as "state 0", the state in which the control unit 11 displays the setting history display screen W30 is described as "state 2", and the state in which the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 is described as "state 1".

In state a where the user authentication screen W60 is displayed, if user authentication is successful, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen to the home screen W40 (arrow a-0 in the figure, state 0).

When the setting history display button B17c is pressed from state 0 where the home screen W40 is displayed, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen to the setting history display screen W30 (arrow 0-2 in the figure, state 2).

In state 2, when the logged-in user selects another person's copy job (normal mode), the control unit 11 transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1 in the figure, state 1). In this case, the mode may be changed to the simple mode depending on the job execution status, such as a high execution frequency of copy jobs in simple mode, or a system setting such as a simple mode priority, such as "other people's copy jobs are prioritized to be executed in simple mode." Note that if the execution frequency of copy jobs in simple mode is not high, the mode may be changed to the same mode as the mode in which the copy job related to the setting history information selected by the user was executed.

Figure 22 shows an example of operation when using setting history information related to a copy job executed by a logged-in user when user authentication is enabled. This example of operation corresponds to the processing described in steps S320 to S340; No to S240 in Figure 19. Here, the state in which the control unit 11 displays the user authentication screen W60 is described as "state a", the state in which the control unit 11 displays the home screen W40 is described as "state 0", the state in which the control unit 11 displays the setting history display screen W30 is described as "state 2", the state in which the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 is described as "state 1", and the state in which the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 is described as "state 3".

In state a where the user authentication screen W60 is displayed, if user authentication is successful, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen to the home screen W40 (arrow a-0 in the figure, state 0).

When the setting history display button B17c is pressed from state 0 where the home screen W40 is displayed, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen to the setting history display screen W30 (arrow 0-2 in the figure, state 2).

When the logged-in user selects their own copy job (simple mode or normal mode) in state 2, the control unit 11 transitions from the setting history display screen W30 to either the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1 in the figure, state 1) or the normal setting screen W20 (arrow 2-3 in the figure, state 3), which is the display screen used when the job is being executed.

As described above, according to the fourth embodiment, when user authentication is enabled, a setting screen for executing a job based on setting history information related to an executed job of the logged-in user or another user is selected based on the setting history information, making it easy for the user to execute a job based on setting history information via a setting screen desired by the user, thereby providing a highly convenient information processing device.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible. In other words, the technical scope of the present invention also includes embodiments obtained by combining technical means that are appropriately modified within the scope of the gist of the present invention.

Although the above-mentioned embodiments are described separately for ease of explanation, they may of course be combined to the extent technically possible.

In the embodiments, the programs that run on each device are programs that control the CPU and other devices (programs that make the computer function) so as to realize the functions of the above-described embodiments. Information handled by these devices is temporarily stored in a temporary storage device (e.g., RAM) during processing, and is then stored in various storage devices such as ROMs and HDDs, and is read, modified, and written by the CPU as necessary.

The recording medium for storing the program may be any of semiconductor media (e.g., ROM, non-volatile memory cards, etc.), optical recording media, magneto-optical recording media (e.g., DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), MO (Magneto Optical Disc), MD (Mini Disc), CD (Compact Disc), BD (Blu-ray (registered trademark) Disk, etc.)), magnetic recording media (e.g., magnetic tape, flexible disk, etc.), etc. Furthermore, not only are the functions of the above-mentioned embodiments realized by executing the loaded program, but the functions of the present invention may also be realized by processing in cooperation with an operating system or other application programs, etc., based on the instructions of the program.

When distributing the program on the market, the program can be stored on a portable recording medium and distributed, or transferred to a server computer connected via a network such as the Internet. In this case, the storage device of the server computer is of course included in the present invention.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 10 Multifunction device 11 Control unit 13 Display unit 15 Operation input unit 17 Communication unit 19 Image forming unit 21 Image reading unit 23 Storage unit 231 Job execution program 232 Setting history information processing program 233 Display processing program 234 Mode determination program 235 Setting value storage area 236 Setting history information storage area 237 Display content storage area 25 Paper feed unit 27 Paper discharge unit

Claims (8)

A display unit, a storage unit, and a control unit,
The control unit is
displaying on the display unit either an execution screen for receiving an instruction to execute a job or a simplified execution screen obtained by simplifying the display content of the execution screen;
The storage unit is
storing history information relating to the job for which an execution instruction has been accepted via either the execution screen or the simplified execution screen;
The control unit is
determining whether the job can be executed based on the history information via the simplified execution screen, depending on whether the history information selected by the user via either the execution screen or the simplified execution screen is the history information related to the job executed via the execution screen that accepts settings of all setting values related to the execution of the job, or the history information related to the job executed via the simplified execution screen that accepts settings of some setting values related to the execution of the job;
An information processing device characterized in that, when it is possible to execute a job via the simplified execution screen for the selected history information, the simplified execution screen is displayed on the display unit, and when it is not possible to execute a job via the simplified execution screen for the selected history information, the execution screen is displayed on the display unit . The control unit is
The information processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that when the history information relating to the job for which an execution instruction has been accepted via the execution screen is selected, if the job can be executed via the simplified execution screen for the selected history information, the simplified execution screen is displayed on the display unit . The control unit is
3. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein when the history information relating to the job for which an execution instruction has been accepted via the execution screen is selected, a selection screen is displayed on the display unit prompting the user to choose whether to input an execution instruction for the job via either the execution screen or the simplified execution screen, and when the simplified execution screen is selected, if execution of the job via the simplified execution screen is possible, the simplified execution screen is displayed on the display unit, and if execution of the job via the simplified execution screen is not possible, the execution screen is displayed on the display unit . The control unit is
An information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that when the history information relating to the job for which an execution instruction has been accepted via the simplified execution screen is selected, a selection screen is displayed on the display unit prompting the user to select whether to input an execution instruction for the job via either the execution screen or the simplified execution screen, and the selected screen, either the execution screen or the simplified execution screen, is displayed. The control unit is
displaying a reception screen for receiving an input of a display instruction for the history information on the display unit;
The information processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, when an input of an instruction to display the history information is accepted via the reception screen, a selection screen is displayed on the display unit prompting the user to select whether to input an instruction to execute the job via either the execution screen or the simplified execution screen. An authentication unit that authenticates a user,
The control unit is
6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising: a display unit configured to display a job history information display command for displaying the job history information display command, and a display unit configured to display the display command for displaying the job history information display command. The control unit is
7. The information processing apparatus according to claim 6, further comprising: a display unit configured to display the job history information based on the history information of the job that has been executed by the user; a display unit configured to display the job history information based on the history information of the job that has been executed by the user; A method for controlling an information processing device, comprising:
a display step of displaying on a display device either an execution screen for receiving an instruction to execute a job or a simplified execution screen obtained by simplifying the display content of the execution screen;
a storage step of storing in a storage device history information relating to the job for which an execution instruction has been accepted via either the execution screen or the simplified execution screen;
a selection process for determining whether or not the job can be executed based on the history information via the simplified execution screen, depending on whether the history information selected by a user via either the execution screen or the simplified execution screen is the history information related to the job executed via the execution screen that accepts the settings of all setting values related to the execution of the job, or the history information related to the job executed via the simplified execution screen that accepts the settings of some of the setting values related to the execution of the job, and displaying the simplified execution screen on the display device if the job can be executed via the simplified execution screen for the selected history information, and displaying the execution screen on the display device if the job cannot be executed via the simplified execution screen for the selected history information.

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