WO2004068246A1 - 画像処理方法、画像処理システム、及び画像形成装置 - Google Patents
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- Another object of the present invention is to invalidate stored image data in accordance with an instruction from an information processing device, thereby securely protecting the security of image data of one user and achieving digital protection. It is an object of the present invention to provide an image processing method, an image processing system, and an image forming apparatus capable of effectively utilizing the functions of the image forming apparatus to be converted.
- Still another object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus in which, on condition that settlement processing for image data to be invalidated has been completed, the information stored before
- An object of the present invention is to provide an image processing system or the like that can invalidate image data after the image formation of one user is surely completed by invalidating the image data. Disclosure of the invention
- the valuable information processing device includes: a valuable information detecting unit that detects valuable information; and a valuable information detected by the valuable information detecting unit.
- Non-existence information generating means for generating non-existence information indicating that no valuable information is present, wherein the invalidation means is provided when the non-existence information is generated by the non-existence information generation means.
- the image data stored in the image data storage unit is invalidated.
- the valuable information detection unit includes a money insertion unit that detects information on the inserted amount of money, and the non-existence information generation unit is detected by the money insertion unit. It is characterized in that the absence information is generated when the remaining amount of money becomes zero or when the money amount becomes zero due to settlement.
- the valuable information detecting means includes a card reading unit that detects valuable information equivalent to money in a force or an identifier associated with the valuable information
- the generating means may be configured to determine whether the valuable information in the card detected by the card reading unit has become zero, if the valuable information associated with the identifier has become zero, or from the card reading unit. When the card is ejected or the card goes into the non-read state, the absence information is generated.
- the invalidation processing unit may overwrite a random number or a predetermined numerical value in an area of the image data storage unit in which target image data is stored. It is characterized in that it is configured.
- the invalidation processing unit may overwrite a random number or a predetermined numerical value in an area of the image data storage unit in which the target image data is stored.
- the feature is that it is configured.
- An image processing system is an image processing system including an image forming apparatus and an information processing apparatus connected to the image forming apparatus, wherein the image forming apparatus stores image data. Means, and invalidation means for invalidating the image data stored in the image data storage means when information to invalidate image data is received from the information processing apparatus. .
- the image forming apparatus may include a medium to which the identification information associated with the image data is added.
- the information processing apparatus further includes a medium output unit that outputs the medium, a recognition unit that recognizes the identification information added to the medium, and an amount required to form an image of image data corresponding to the recognized identification information.
- the image processing system further includes a terminal device that outputs image data to the image forming apparatus, wherein the terminal device transmits image data and identification information for specifying the image data to the image forming apparatus.
- Output means for outputting to the forming apparatus; and auxiliary medium output means for outputting a medium to which the identification information output by the output means is added, wherein the image forming apparatus includes identification information receiving means for receiving identification information.
- extracting means for extracting corresponding image data when the received identification information matches the identification information output by the output means
- the recognition means comprises: The apparatus is configured to recognize the identification information of the medium output by the auxiliary medium output means, wherein the settlement end information transmitting means ends the image formation of the extracted image data, and When the settlement processing means completes the settlement of the image data corresponding to the recognized identification information, the settlement processing unit transmits the settlement end information to the image forming apparatus.
- the image processing system is characterized in that the image forming apparatus, the information processing apparatus, and the terminal device are interconnected by a LAN in a store.
- the image processing system according to the present invention is characterized in that the information processing device is a POS terminal.
- the image processing system is characterized in that the information processing apparatus further includes invalidation information display means for displaying information on invalidation of the image data by the invalidation means on a display unit. I do.
- the image processing system according to the present invention is characterized in that the information processing device is a POS terminal.
- An image forming apparatus is an image forming apparatus that forms an image in accordance with valuable information equivalent to money acquired from outside, wherein an image data storage unit for storing image data, and valuable information acquired from outside Place And an invalidating means for invalidating the image data stored in the image data storing means when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
- the image forming apparatus is configured such that, when non-existence information indicating that valuable information is not present is obtained from outside when valuable information is no longer present, image data stored in the image data storage unit
- the feature is that it is configured to invalidate.
- the image forming apparatus includes: an image data storage unit configured to store image data; and receiving, from an external unit, payment completion information indicating that the payment processing for the image data to be invalidated has been completed.
- An invalidating means for invalidating the image data stored in the data storage means is provided.
- the image forming apparatus includes a medium output unit that outputs a medium to which identification information associated with the image data is added when image formation of the image data stored in the image data storage unit is completed.
- the invalidation unit receives, from the outside, the settlement end information indicating that the settlement process regarding the image data corresponding to the identification information issued by the issuing unit is completed, The image data stored in the image data storage unit is invalidated.
- the image forming apparatus is characterized in that the image forming apparatus further includes an invalidation information output unit that outputs information relating to the invalidation of the image data by the invalidation unit to the outside.
- an image processing system includes a valuable information processing apparatus that manages valuable information equivalent to money, and an image forming apparatus that is connected to the valuable information processing apparatus and forms an image according to the valuable information. Composed of You.
- the image forming apparatus stores the read or input image data in the image data storage unit. Then, when the valuable information managed by the valuable information processing device satisfies a predetermined condition, the image data stored in the image data storage unit is invalidated.
- the valuable information processing device detects information on the amount of money inserted from the money input unit, or uses the card reading unit to associate valuable information (or correlate with valuable information) with money in the card.
- the valuable information is detected by the valuable information detecting means for detecting the valuable information, and when the detected valuable information no longer exists, the absence information indicating that the valuable information does not exist is generated.
- Examples of cases where valuable information does not exist include, for example, when the remaining amount of money becomes zero, when the amount becomes zero due to settlement, when valuable information in the force becomes zero, and the identifier When the amount of data deposited in advance becomes zero or the card is ejected from the card reading unit (in the case of a non-contact type card, it is in the non-reading state) It is.
- the image forming apparatus invalidates the image data stored in the image data storage unit when the absence information is generated. That is, the image data is invalidated when valuable information satisfies a predetermined condition, such as at the time of settlement when one user has finished using the image forming apparatus, or when the balance is zero. This eliminates the risk that the image data of the third party will be misused by a third party, while at the same time using the functions such as the electronic filing function to effectively utilize the stored image data. It becomes possible.
- the image processing system includes an image forming apparatus and an image forming apparatus. And an information processing device such as a POS terminal that transmits and receives information to and from the image forming apparatus.
- the image forming apparatus stores image data read or output from the outside in an image data storage unit. Then, when information to invalidate the stored image data is received from the information processing device, the image data stored in the image data storage unit is invalidated.
- the image data stored using functions such as the electronic filing function can be effectively used. It will be possible to utilize it on a regular basis.
- the image forming apparatus stores information relating to the invalidation processing, for example, the storage area of the image data, by generating a random number, and performing multiple writing. For example, when the image data is invalidated by inserting the information, information on the progress is output to the information processing device. Then, since the information processing device displays the output information on the invalidation processing, the user or the staff at the store recognizes that the data has been securely erased and forms the image with confidence.
- the equipment can be used.
- the information processing apparatus When the image forming of the extracted image data is completed, and the information processing apparatus recognizes the identification information added to the medium and completes the payment processing of the image data corresponding to the identification information, the information processing apparatus outputs the payment end information. Send to image forming device. Then, the image forming apparatus invalidates the extracted image data. In other words, even if image data output from the terminal device is processed based on the identification information issued by the terminal device, such as image formation, settlement, and invalidation, a wider range of services will be provided. In addition, it is possible to protect user data. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the vender, the control unit of the multifunction peripheral, and the port terminal.
- FIG. 7 is an image diagram showing a procedure of a copy process.
- FIG. 8 is an image diagram showing the procedure of the copy process.
- FIG. 9 is an image diagram showing the procedure of the copy process.
- FIG. 10 is an image diagram showing a procedure of a copy process.
- FIG. 12 is an image diagram showing a procedure of a copy process.
- FIG. 14 is an image diagram showing a procedure of a copy process.
- FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the invalidation processing procedure after printing the print data.
- FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the invalidation processing procedure after print data is printed.
- FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the invalidation process according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the invalidation process according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 30 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a POS terminal.
- FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing an image of a display unit and an input unit.
- FIG. 32 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the display unit of the multifunction peripheral.
- FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the invalidation process.
- FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the invalidation process.
- FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing a record layout of a print data file.
- Fig. 38 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the screen displayed on the display of the multifunction device. is there
- FIG. 39 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the display unit of the multifunction peripheral.
- FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the procedure of print data invalidation processing.
- FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the procedure of print data invalidation processing.
- Fig. 43 is a flowchart showing the procedure for invalidating print data.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of an image processing system according to the present invention.
- reference numeral 1A denotes an information processing device (hereinafter referred to as a port terminal) installed in a store such as a convenience store.
- the store has a LAN (Local Area Network, hereinafter referred to as a communication network) S and a router. It is connected to the external Internet I via RT, and is connected to the Web server 5 via an HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) port, HTML file, computer program, etc. System, image data, etc.
- HTTP Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
- the port terminal 1A communicates with the web server 5 to purchase a concert ticket, and the network stored in the web server 5 It has various functions such as downloading images from albums.
- Image data downloaded via the Internet I or image data read by a reader of a recording medium such as a memory card provided in the port terminal 1A is regarded as print data.
- the print data is transmitted as print data to the image forming apparatus 2 that is also installed in the store and connected via the communication network S and the router RT, and is printed by inserting predetermined money.
- the image forming apparatus (hereinafter, referred to as a multifunction device) 2 has a multifunction such as a copy function and a printer function. As one of them, it functions as a printer in response to a request from the port terminal 1A.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a hardware configuration of the MFP 2
- FIG. 3 is a hardware configuration of the coin bender 30, the control unit of the MFP 2, and the port terminal 1A. It is a block diagram.
- a transparent glass platen 20 is disposed on the upper surface of the multifunction peripheral 2, and a scanner unit 3 as reading means is disposed below the platen 20.
- the scanner section 3 includes an exposure lamp 31, a first reflection mirror 32 a, and a second reflection mirror 31.
- a recognition sensor 35 s for recognizing the size of the original placed at 0 is provided.
- the light reflected by the exposure lamp 31 forms an image on the light receiving surface of the photoelectric converter 34 through the first reflecting mirror 32a to the third reflecting mirror 32c and the lens 33, and the photoelectric conversion element Reference numeral 3 4 outputs 1 at the light receiving surface.
- the signal output from the photoelectric conversion element 34 is digitized by the AZD converter 3A of the control unit 50, and is converted into a digital signal.
- image data is read from the copy file 55 3 of the storage unit 55 and output to the optical scanning device 70.
- a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 51 as an arithmetic means is provided with a RAM (Random Access Memory) 52 via a bus 57, and a storage unit such as a hard disk.
- a storage unit such as a hard disk.
- Display unit 54 such as a liquid crystal display, as a display means, and each unit such as numeric keypad and start key
- An input unit 53 as input means composed of a seed input key and a touch panel provided on the display unit 54 is connected.
- an AZD converter 3A that converts a signal from the photoelectric conversion element 34 into a digital signal
- a clock section (not shown) that outputs time information to the CPU 51
- a photoconductor 4C that modulates light based on image data.
- Forming unit 6 that forms an image on recording paper P by irradiating it to communication port 1, 56 such as a LAN card for transmitting and receiving information to and from port terminal 1A, coin vendor 30 and information
- Auxiliary communication port 561 such as RS232C port for transmitting and receiving data is connected.
- the CPU 51 is connected to the above-described hardware components such as the control unit 50 via a bus 57, controls these components, and controls the control program 5 stored in the storage unit 55. 5 Perform various software functions according to P.
- the storage unit 55 includes a copy data file 553 as image data storage means for storing image data read by the scanner unit 3 as a second print process (copy process), and a port.
- the print data file 55 1 as image data storage means for storing print data for printing transmitted as the first printing process (printing process) from the printing terminal 1A. Is stored.
- the first print processing is referred to as print processing relating to the printer function of the multifunction peripheral 2
- the second print processing is referred to as copy processing relating to the copy function of the multifunction peripheral 2.
- the storage unit 55 stores guidance regarding print processing as the first print processing, first information such as procedure guidance, and copy processing as the second print processing.
- a guidance information file 552 storing second information such as guidance to be given and procedure guidance is stored.
- a photoconductor 4C is supported rotatably in the direction of the arrow.
- 4 C includes, for example, a charger such as a conductive brush applied to a predetermined voltage.
- the photoconductor 4 C is provided so as to be contactable, and the surface of the photoconductor 4 C is charged to a predetermined voltage by the charger 5 C. Then, the image light modulated based on the image data output from the copy data file 55 3 of the control section 50 or the print data file 55 1 is covered on the photoreceptor 4 C by a light-shielding case. Irradiation is performed from the irradiated optical scanning device 70 to form an electrostatic latent image on the photoconductor 4C.
- the developing tank 7 in which the toner is stored is placed on the surface of the photoreceptor 4 C by a developing roller.
- the toner is supplied through 7a to form an electrostatic latent image into one toner image.
- the recording paper P in the paper feed unit 100 is fed into the paper transport path one by one by the rotation Is of the paper feed roller 120 before the rotation of the photoconductor 4C. You.
- the fed recording paper P is conveyed to the registration roller 130 by the conveyance roller 120.
- the paper feed unit 100 is provided with a plurality of paper feed cassettes 101, 102, and 103 according to the size of the recording paper P, and is provided with a recognition sensor 35s.
- One paper feed cassette 101 (or paper power set 102, 103) corresponding to the recognized size ⁇ or the size of the recording paper P input by the user through the input section 53 is Selected.
- the recording paper P on which the toner image has been fixed is conveyed by the discharge rollers 150. Then, the paper is discharged to the multi-stage paper output tray 110 (111, 112,..., 11n,).
- the sheet is again conveyed to the resist roller 130, and image formation on the back side is started at a predetermined timing. .
- the toner remaining on the photoreceptor 4C is removed by the cleaner J of the cleaner C.
- the image forming section 6 of only the color (black). However, in the case of a color copying machine, the similar image forming section 6 has each color ( (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow).
- the coin vendor 30 includes a control unit 301 as control means, a communication port 303 for transmitting and receiving information to and from the multifunction device 2, a money input unit 302 as valuable information detecting means, and Consists of a reader / writer 304 (money reading unit).
- the money input unit 302 is an input port for receiving the inserted money, and outputs valuable information (hereinafter, referred to as amount data) according to the input amount to the control unit.
- the reader / writer 304 reads and detects money amount data (valuable information) stored in a card 300 such as a magnetic card or an IC card, and outputs it to the control unit 301.
- money data valuable information equivalent to money
- available frequency data for example, 10 yen for a black-and-white copy, 30 yen for a single copy
- coin vendor 30 has both of money input unit 302 and reader / writer 304 as valuable information detecting means, but is provided with one of them. It may be in a form.
- the reader Z writer 304 may detect the money data of the card 305 in a non-contact manner. In this case, if the user brings card 3 05 near reader Z writer 304, card 3 If the amount data in 05 is read and the card is taken out of the predetermined range, it will be in the non-reading state and the same state as when the card is discharged from the contact reader Z writer. It is not always necessary to store the amount data in the card 305, but only the identifier such as the credit card number is stored in the card, and if necessary, based on the identifier, A form may be used in which the user accesses the Web server 5 of a tariff company or the like, reads out the amount data of the user corresponding to the identifier, and uses the data.
- the control unit 301 of the coin vendor 30 When the non-existence flag is generated in the RAM 306, the control unit 301 of the coin vendor 30 outputs the non-existence flag to the control unit 50 of the MFP 2.
- the money amount data and the non-existence flag stored in the RAM 306 are output from the control unit 301 of the coin vendor 30 to the control unit 50 of the MFP 2.
- the CPU 51 of the multifunction peripheral 2 may access the RAM 306 of the co-vendor 30 at regular intervals to check the generation status of the amount data and the absence flag. Note that the latter will be described in detail in Embodiment 2.
- a printer driver 151 for the MFP 2 is installed in the ROM 15.
- the print data or reader 1R downloaded from the network album of the web server 5 by the user operating the input unit 13 This is executed by outputting print data read from a recording medium such as a CD-ROM or a memory card inserted into the MFP 2 to the multifunction device 2.
- a recording medium such as a CD-ROM or a memory card inserted into the MFP 2
- unique identification information for identifying the print data from the printing unit 18 as the identification information output means for example, a four-digit password or bar code, Is printed and output on Receipt R1 as recording paper.
- the output of the identification information is not limited to the method of printing and outputting the information on the receipt R1, but the method of simply displaying the identification information on the display unit 14 or the infrared communication unit (not shown). Or a customer's mobile phone (not shown) using communication means such as B1uetooth, or PDA (Personal Digital) Assistant (not shown).
- the user When printing the print data with the MFP 2, the user inputs the identification information printed on the receipt R1, and inserts a predetermined currency into the coin vender 30 or stores the amount data on the card. By inserting 305, print data corresponding to the identification information is read from the print data file 551 and printed.
- FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing images of the display unit 54 and the input unit 53.
- the input unit 53 includes a touch panel 5336 and a numeric keypad 5333 stacked on the display unit 54.
- the display section 54 of FIG. 4 is displayed so that the user can simultaneously recognize the information about the copy processing (first information) and the information about the print processing (second information). I have.
- first information information about the copy processing
- second information information about the print processing
- FIG. 5 (a) is a diagram showing a standby state of the copy processing without a print processing instruction from the port terminal 1A.
- the print processing instruction is received from the port terminal 1A as shown in FIG. 5 (a) or the port terminal 1A as shown in FIG. Is inserted, or the card 300 storing the amount data is inserted into the reader / writer 304, the amount data is output to the control unit 301 and the control unit 301 Stores the amount data in RAM 306.
- FIG. 6 (a) shows a state where full color is selected
- FIG. 6 (b) shows a state where single color is selected.
- the single color shown in FIG. 6 (b) is selected, information of single colors such as red and green is displayed on the display section 54.
- the information about the series of copy processing displayed on the display unit 54 is stored in the guidance information file 552, and the CPU 51 follows the instructions of the input unit 53, etc. Read an appropriate file and output it to the display unit 54.
- the paper selection menu is displayed as shown in Fig. 7.
- the user selects the size of the paper for which copying is desired from the touch panel 533.
- FIG. 7 (b) shows a state in which A4 paper is selected.
- a guide screen indicating that the copy is ready is displayed as shown in FIGS. 8 (a) and (b).
- the start button 534 of the input section 53 is pressed, copying is started, and an image indicating that copying is in progress is displayed as shown in FIG. 9 (a).
- a screen for setting the magnification is displayed as shown in FIG. 9 (b).
- guidance for density setting is displayed as shown in FIG. 10 (a).
- the user selects the type of original from among "text”, “photo”, “map”, and “automatic” in order to obtain an appropriate density according to the type of original. It can be entered.
- the density is adjusted numerically in steps so that the density can be fine-tuned (density level 5 is higher and density level 1 is higher). (Lightly thin) to allow the user to select the desired density. In this case, select a value corresponding to the density from the touch panel 5336 or the numeric keypad 533.
- the convenient copy mode shown in FIG. 10 (b) is displayed.
- two types of special copies a border erase mode and a reprint mode
- the frame erase copy is used to erase shadows around the original when a thick original or an original such as a book is copied.
- the user who wants to erase the frame inputs the touch panel 5 3 6 force frame erase button as shown in Fig. 11 (a).
- the reprint button is used to copy one photo repeatedly on the same paper multiple times. As shown in Fig. 11 (b), one photo is printed on the paper. It is divided into two or four parts and copied.
- a black-and-white copy is 10 yen per sheet, and a full-color or monochromatic color is 30 yen per sheet ( 50 yen for A3 paper).
- the CPU 51 outputs the money amount data corresponding to the above-described copy consideration in each mode to the control unit 301 of the coin vendor 30 every time the copy processing is performed.
- the control unit 301 receives the amount data according to the copy consideration, the control unit 301 subtracts the amount data according to the received copy consideration from the amount data stored in the RAM 306, and the subtracted amount data is used. Store it in RAM306.
- the control unit 301 When the amount data of RAM 306 becomes zero by the subtraction, the control unit 301 generates an absent flag indicating that the amount data is absent in the RAM 306, and the absent flag Is output to the CPU 51.
- the CPU 51 When the CPU 51 receives the non-existence flag from the coin vendor 30, the CPU 51 displays information indicating that the balance has run out on the display unit 54 as shown in FIG. 12 (a). Similarly, it was entered by the settlement button (not shown) If money is refunded or the inserted card 305 is ejected from the reader / writer 304, a non-existent flag is also generated in the RAM 306 and the control 310 outputs the non-existence flag to CPU 51. When accepting the non-existence flag, the CPU 51 displays a screen indicating that the input money is settled as shown in FIG. 12 (b) when the money is refunded, as shown in FIG. 12 (b). Read from 2 and display. At the time of discharging the card 305, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), a screen indicating the discharge of the inserted card 305 is read from the guidance information file 552. indicate.
- the CPU 51 sends the copy data file 5 5 3 Invalidate the image data.
- information on the invalidation such as the progress of the invalidation, is read from the guidance information file 552 and displayed on the display section 54 as shown in FIG. 13 (b).
- the invalidation processing may be performed, for example, by overwriting a random number or by overwriting a predetermined numerical value (for example, a continuous value of 0) with respect to the area in which the target image data is stored.
- the image data in the copy data file 55 3 is deleted.
- the image data is temporarily stored in the RAM 52.
- the deleted image data may also be deleted.
- the control unit 301 receiving the subtraction signal performs a process of subtracting the amount data stored in the RAM 306 (Step S69).
- a card is inserted in the reader / writer 304.
- the amount data is also updated.
- the control unit 301 determines whether or not the amount data after the subtraction is zero (step S70).
- Step S75 If the non-existence flag exists (S75: Y
- step S79 proceed to step S67, and copy the image data from the copy data file 55 3 Perform formation.
- the processing procedure relating to the copy processing has been described. However, the same applies to the printing processing from the port terminal 1A, and therefore detailed description is omitted.
- the port terminal 1B has various functions such as purchasing a concert ticket by communicating with the web server 5, downloading an image from a network album stored in the web server 5, and the like.
- Image data downloaded via the Internet I or image data read by a reader of a recording medium such as a memory card provided in the port terminal 1B is regarded as print data.
- the data is transmitted as print data to the image forming apparatus 2 which is also installed in the store and connected via the communication network S and the router RT to perform printing.
- the image forming apparatus (hereinafter, referred to as a multifunction machine) 2 has a multifunction function such as a copy function and a printer function. As one of them, it functions as a printer in response to a request from the port terminal 1B.
- the auxiliary receipt SR2 is ejected from the printing unit (see FIG. 29) as the auxiliary medium output means.
- a 4-digit number and information on the amount required for printing are printed as identification information, and a 4-digit number and information on the amount are printed as a barcode.
- the user enters the four-digit number into MFP 2 and prints. After printing, as in the case of the copy, bring the receipt R 2 to the POS terminal PT installed at the cash register, and the store staff reads the receipt R 2 with a reader.
- payment end information indicating that the payment has been completed, for example, information for specifying print data, is output to the MFP 2, and the MFP 2 responds. Invalidate print data.
- FIG. 29 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the receipt issuing machine 40, the control unit (control means) of the multifunction machine 2, and the port terminal 1B.
- Fig. 30 is a POS terminal.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the PT.
- the configuration of the control unit 50 of the multifunction device 2 is the same as that shown in the first embodiment. That is, the multifunction device 2 includes a CPU 51, and the CPU 51 has a storage unit 55 such as a RAM 52 or a hard disk via a bus 57, and a liquid crystal display as a display means.
- Communication port 16 such as a LAN card for transmitting and receiving information to and from RAM I2, ROM 15 and multifunction device 2 via 17, display section 14 such as a liquid crystal display, touch panel, keyboard An input section 13 such as a host, a reader 1R, and a printing section 18 as auxiliary medium output means are connected.
- the CPU 11 is connected to the above-mentioned hardware components of the port terminal 1B via the bus 17 and controls them, and
- a printer driver 151 for the MFP 2 is installed in the ROM 15.
- the user operates the input unit 13 to insert it into the print data downloaded from the network album of the Web server 5 or to the reader 1R. This is executed by outputting to the MFP 2 the print data read from the recording medium such as the CD-ROM, the memory, and the like.
- unique identification information for specifying the print data from the printing unit 18 as an auxiliary medium output unit for example, a 4-digit password is recorded on the recording paper.
- print it on receipt R2 Output In addition, identification information and information on the amount of money required for printing are printed as barcodes on the auxiliary receipt SR2.
- the medium may be an IC card or the like
- the auxiliary medium output unit may be a reader / writer such as an IC card.
- the CPU 1P When the barcode of the receipt R2 is read from the reader RP, the CPU 1P reads out the amount information in the par code and displays the amount of the copy on the display unit 4P. When the predetermined amount is settled, the identification information for specifying the copy data read by the reader RP is output to the multifunction device 2 as the settlement end information.
- the CPU 51 of the MFP 2 searches the copy data file 553 based on the identification information output from the POS terminal PT and invalidates the area where the corresponding copy data is stored. Perform the following processing.
- the invalidation processing may be performed by the CPU 51 by generating a random number and overwriting the data, or by overwriting a predetermined numerical value (for example, a continuous value of 0).
- the copy Although the copy data in the data file 553 was deleted, the copy data stored in the RAM 52 is also temporarily deleted when the copy data is output to the image forming unit 6. It may be.
- FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing an image of the display unit 54 and the input unit 53.
- the input section 53 includes a touch panel 5336 and a numeric keypad 5333 stacked on the display section 54.
- the display section 54 shown in FIG. 31 allows the user to simultaneously recognize the information on the copy processing (first information) and the information on the print processing (second information). Is displayed in.
- first information information on the copy processing
- second information information on the print processing
- a black and white copy is set at 10 yen per sheet, and a full-color or single-color color is set at 30 yen per sheet (50 yen for A3 paper).
- the CPU 51 stores, in the RAM 52, the money amount data corresponding to the copy price of each mode described above every time the copy processing is performed.
- the CPU 51 receives the operation signal and receives the amount information and the amount stored in the RAM 52.
- the identification information for specifying the copy data stored in the copy data file 5 5 3 is converted into a bar code and output to the receipt issuing machine 40.
- the control unit 401 of the receipt issuing machine 40 prints a barcode including the amount information and the identification information by the printing unit 402 and issues a receipt R2.
- FIG. 32 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the display unit 54 of the multifunction peripheral 2.
- the multifunction device 2 displays a screen as shown in FIG. 32 (a) on the display unit 54 to guide the user. I do.
- a process of overwriting the value of “0” or “1” into the area of the copy data file 553 in which the image data is stored may be performed.
- the data invalidation process (erase process) is not limited to the above-described method, and the invalidation (erase) process may be performed using another known method.
- the RAM 52 is temporarily used for image formation as well as the storage unit 55 such as a hard disk, invalidation processing may be performed on the RAM 52.
- FIGS. 34 and 35 are flowcharts showing the procedure of the invalidation processing.
- the user sets a document on the platen 20 and operates the copy button 535.
- the CPU 51 starts reading the document in response to an operation signal of the copy button 535 (step S81).
- the CPU 51 stores the read copy data of the original in the copy data file 53 in association with the identification information (step S82).
- the CPU 51 operates the image forming section 6 to form an image of the read copy data on recording paper (step Step S83).
- the CPU 51 calculates the amount of money necessary for the copy (step S84).
- the CPU 51 stores the calculated amount information in the copy data file 53 in association with the identification information.
- the CPU 51 determines whether or not the end button 537 has been operated (step S85). If it is determined that the end button has not been operated (S)
- the user determines that the copying is to be terminated, and the CPU 51 extracts the identification information and the information of the amount from the copy data file 55 3 by tm (step S86), and R Expand to AM52.
- the CPU 51 converts the read identification information and amount information into a bar code with reference to a conversion table (not shown), and converts the converted bar code into a printing unit 4 of the receipt issuing machine 40. Output to 02 (step S87). As a result, the receipt issuing machine 40 issues a receipt R2 on which the node including the identification information and the amount information is printed (step S8).
- the history field stores information indicating whether printing of the print data transmitted from the port terminal 1B to the MFP 2 has been completed. “Done” indicates that printing has already been completed, and “None” indicates that printing has not been completed yet and is waiting as a job.
- the amount required for printing is stored in the amount field. The information of this amount is transmitted from the port terminal 1B to the MFP 2 together with the identification information and the print data. It should be noted that this amount information is the same as the amount information described in the auxiliary receipt SR2 issued by the printing unit 18 of the port terminal 1B.
- the payment status field stores information indicating whether or not payment has been completed. “Done” indicates that the user has already completed the settlement at the POS terminal PT.
- FIG. 37 to 39 are schematic diagrams showing examples of screens displayed on the display unit 54 of the multifunction device 2.
- FIG. When the port terminal button 531 is pressed while the information about the copy process and the information about the print process are displayed as shown in Fig. 31, the display unit 54 displays Fig. 37. As shown in (a), only the first information related to the printing process is displayed on the display unit 54, and a screen for requesting the input of identification information is displayed first.
- the user inputs the identification information printed on the auxiliary receipt SR2 output from the printing unit 18 of the port terminal 1B from the ten keys 533.
- the user operates the numeric keypad 533 to display identification information as shown in FIG. 37 (b).
- the CPU 51 searches the print data file 551, based on the input identification information, reads out the corresponding print data, and starts printing. On the other hand, if there is no corresponding identification information,
- R 2 is discharged to provide to users.
- step S107 When the CPU 51 of the MFP 2 receives the print data, the identification information, and the money information obtained in step S104, the CPU 51 of the MFP 2 associates the print data and the money information with the identification information. Is stored in the print data file 55 1 (step S 108).
- step S1 If the print data corresponding to the identification information does not exist (S112: NO), guidance information indicating that the corresponding print data does not exist is displayed as shown in Fig. 38 (b) (step S1). 13 ) . As described later, if the print data has already been invalidated, that is, as a result of the CPU 51 searching the print data file 551 based on the identification information, “ Completed "or in the print data field
- the CPU 51 extracts the corresponding print data from the print data file 551 (step S114).
- the CPU 51 outputs the extracted print data to the image forming unit 6 (step S115), and executes image formation (step S116).
- the print data is printed on the recording paper and discharged.
- the CPU 51 sets the history flag of the print data file 51 corresponding to the identification information to "completed" (step S117).
- Step S122 The CPU 1P of the POS terminal PT displays information indicating that printing is not completed on the display unit 4P (step S122). For example, on the display section 4 P, "Printing has not been completed yet. After printing on the multifunction device 2, please return to the cashier again. Information such as J may be displayed.
- Step S 1 2 3 When the CPU 1P of the POS terminal PT receives the information indicating that the printing is completed, the information of the amount recognized in step S118 is displayed on the display unit 4P (step S1). twenty four ).
- the CPU 1P determines whether or not the user has paid a predetermined amount and the settlement process has been completed (step S125). If the settlement process is not completed (S125: NO), the process of step S125 is repeatedly executed until the settlement process is completed.
- the CPU 1P transmits the identification information to the multifunction device 2 as the settlement end information.
- Step S 1 2 6 the CPU 51 of the MFP 2 searches the print data file 55 1 for print data corresponding to the transmitted identification information (step S 1 27), and performs a process of invalidating the searched print data. Perform (Step S128).
- the CPU 51 displays information indicating the progress status together with the invalidation processing as shown in Fig. 32 (b) (step S129).
- the CPU 51 sets the settlement-completed and print data invalidated flags in the settlement status field and the print data field of the print data file 551, respectively (step S130). Note that, when the invalidation processing in the MFP 2 is completed, information indicating the termination is transmitted to the POS terminal PT, and this information may be displayed on the display unit 4P of the POS terminal PT. good. Industrial applicability
- the image forming apparatus stores the read or input image data in the image data storage unit.
- the image data stored in the image data storage means is invalidated. There is no danger of being abused by a third party, and on the other hand, image data stored using functions such as the electronic filing function can be effectively used.
- the image processing system includes an image forming apparatus and an information processing apparatus such as a P-S terminal that transmits and receives information to and from the image forming apparatus.
- the image forming apparatus stores image data read or output from the outside in an image data storage unit. Then, when information to invalidate the stored image data is received from the information processing device, the image data stored in the image data storage unit is invalidated.
- the information processing device executes a settlement process regarding the image data to be invalidated.
- the settlement process for example, when the image forming apparatus completes the image formation of the image data stored in the image data storage unit, the medium to which the identification information associated with the image data is added is output. The user brings the output medium to the information processing device for payment.
- the information processing device recognizes the identification information, and displays on the display unit the amount of money required for image formation of the image data corresponding to the recognized identification information.
- the information processing device determines whether or not the amount required for image formation of the image data corresponding to the identification information has been settled.
- payment end information indicating that the payment processing has been completed is transmitted to the image forming apparatus.
- the image forming apparatus invalidates the image data stored in the image data storage unit when receiving the settlement end information.
- the image forming apparatus outputs information relating to the invalidation processing to the information processing apparatus. Then, the information processing device displays the output information on the invalidation processing, so that the user or the staff of the store recognizes that the data has been securely erased and reassures the image. It becomes possible to use a forming apparatus.
- a terminal device for outputting image data to the image forming apparatus is further provided.
- the terminal device outputs image data and identification information for specifying the image data to the image forming apparatus.
- a medium to which the identification information output to the image forming apparatus is added is output.
- the image forming apparatus receives the identification information, and extracts the corresponding image data when the received identification information matches the identification information output by the output unit. Then, an image is formed from the extracted image data.
- the information processing apparatus When the image forming of the extracted image data is completed, and the information processing apparatus recognizes the identification information added to the medium and completes the payment processing of the image data corresponding to the identification information, the information processing apparatus outputs the payment end information. Send to image forming device. Then, the image forming apparatus invalidates the extracted image data. In other words, even if image data output from the terminal device is processed based on the identification information issued by the terminal device, such as image formation, settlement, and invalidation, a wider range of services is provided. In addition, it is possible to protect user data.
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