Abstract:
An image processing method includes: displaying a functional image; storing processing information in association with the functional image; displaying a first setting screen and comprises an execution instruction image if an input made by a first operation for the functional image is received; transmitting, to the image forming apparatus, a function execution command if an input for the execution instruction image is received; displaying, on the display unit, a second setting screen if an input made by a second operation for the functional image is received; storing non-display information if a non-display instruction is received, and displaying, on the display unit, operation information if the non-display instruction is received.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
       [0001]    This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority of Japanese Patent Application No. 2012-074108 filed on Mar. 28, 2012, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0002]    The present disclosure relates to an image processing program and an image processing method for executing predetermined processing for image data. 
         [0003]    In the related art, an image forming apparatus having a plurality of functions has been known. For example, in a related art, an image forming apparatus displays an icon for executing a predetermined function of a plurality of functions, based on a preset setting content. In such a related art, when a user manipulation to the icon is received, the preset setting content for the icon is displayed. Then, while the preset setting content is being displayed, a job is executed as the user holds an execution start key down. 
         [0004]    Further, in another related art, when a user performs a short push operation on an icon in which a processing content using a predetermined function is set in advance, an image forming apparatus displays a setting screen indicating the processing content and executes processing based on the processing content as a start key is held down. When the user performs a long push operation, the image forming apparatus executes the processing based on the processing content without displaying the setting screen. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0005]    In the related art, when a job is executed based on the setting content set for the icon, the setting content is displayed all the time. Therefore, whenever a job is executed, to display the setting content is troublesome for a user who knows the setting content already. Further, in said another related art, when the long push operation is performed on the icon, the processing can be executed without displaying the setting screen. However, a user who does not recognize the corresponding operation method cannot know the method of executing the processing unless the setting screen is displayed. Thus, the operability is deteriorated. 
         [0006]    An aspect of the present disclosure has been made to solve the above problems. An object of the aspect of the present disclosure is to improve a user operability when the user instructs to execute processing by using a functional image such as icon for which a processing content is set in advance. The aspect of the present disclosure can be implemented in a variety of aspects such as an image processing apparatus, a control device controlling the image processing apparatus, an image processing system, an image processing method, a recording medium having the image processing program recorded therein, and the like. 
         [0007]    The aspect of the present disclosure provides the following arrangements: 
         [0008]    A non-transitory computer readable recording medium storing an image processing program that is executed by a computer of an image processing apparatus, the image processing program, when executed by the computer, causing the computer to function as: 
         [0009]    a function display controller configured to display, on a display unit, a functional image for instructing to execute processing using a function of an image forming apparatus; 
         [0010]    a storage controller configured to store, in a storage unit, processing information indicating a setting value for executing the function of the image forming apparatus in association with the functional image; 
         [0011]    a first display controller configured to display, on the display unit, a first setting screen which variably displays the setting value stored in association with the functional image, the first setting screen including an execution instruction image for executing the function based on the setting value displayed on the screen, if an input made by a first operation for the functional image is received; 
         [0012]    a transmission controller configured to transmit, to the image forming apparatus, a function execution command for executing the function based on the setting value displayed on the first setting screen if an input for the execution instruction image is received; 
         [0013]    a second display controller configured to display, on the display unit, a second setting screen which variably displays the setting value stored in association with the functional image, if an input made by a second operation for the functional image is received; 
         [0014]    a non-display storage controller configured to store, in the storage unit, non-display information indicating that the non-display instruction is received if a non-display instruction which does not display the first setting screen in response to the input made by the first operation at a state where the first setting screen is displayed on the display unit is received; and 
         [0015]    an operation display controller configured to display, on the display unit, operation information which indicates that the setting value can be changed by the input made by the second operation for the functional image if the non-display instruction is received, 
         [0016]    wherein the storage controller updates the setting value configuring the processing information into the setting value changed on the second setting screen if the setting value is changed on the second setting screen, 
         [0017]    wherein in a case that the input made by the first operation for the functional image is received, the first display controller does not display the first setting screen on the display unit if the non-display information is stored in the storage unit, and 
         [0018]    wherein the transmission unit transmits, to the image forming apparatus, the function execution command which executes the function based on the processing information stored in the storage unit in association with the functional image if the input made by the first operation for the functional image is received at a state where the non-display information is stored in the storage unit. 
         [0019]    An image processing method capable of performing communication with an image forming apparatus capable of executing predetermined processing for image data, the method comprising: 
         [0020]    displaying a functional image for executing processing using a function of the image forming apparatus on a display unit; 
         [0021]    storing, in a storage unit, processing information indicating a setting value for executing a function of the image forming apparatus in association with the functional image; 
         [0022]    displaying, on the display unit, a first setting screen which variably displays the setting value stored in association with the functional image and includes an execution instruction image for executing the function based on the setting value displayed on the screen if an input made by a first operation for the functional image is received; 
         [0023]    transmitting, to the image forming apparatus, a function execution command for executing the function based on the setting value displayed on the first setting screen if an input for the execution instruction image is received; 
         [0024]    displaying, on the display unit, a second setting screen which variably displays the setting value stored in association with the functional image if an input made by a second operation for the functional image is received; 
         [0025]    storing non-display information indicating that the non-display instruction is received in the storage unit if a non-display instruction which does not display the first setting screen in response to the input made by the first operation at a state where the first setting screen is displayed on the display unit is received, and 
         [0026]    displaying, on the display unit, operation information which indicates that the setting value can be changed by the input made by the second operation for the functional image if the non-display instruction is received, 
         [0027]    wherein if the setting value is changed on the second setting screen, the setting value configuring the processing information is updated into a changed setting value, 
         [0028]    wherein in a case that the input made by the first operation for the functional image is received, the first setting screen is not displayed on the display unit if the non-display information is stored in the storage unit, and 
         [0029]    wherein if the input made by the first operation for the functional image is received at a state where the non-display information is stored in the storage unit, the function execution command, which executes the function based on the processing information stored in the storage unit in association with the functional image, is transmitted to the image forming apparatus. 
         [0030]    An information processing apparatus comprising: 
         [0031]    a processor; and 
         [0032]    memory storing computer readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, causing the apparatus to function as:
       a function display controller configured to display, on a display unit, a functional image for instructing to execute processing using a function of an image forming apparatus;   a storage controller configured to store, in a storage unit, processing information indicating a setting value for executing the function of the image forming apparatus in association with the functional image;   a first display controller configured to display, on the display unit, a first setting screen which variably displays the setting value stored in association with the functional image, the first setting screen including an execution instruction image for executing the function based on the setting value displayed on the screen, if an input made by a first operation for the functional image is received;   a transmission controller configured to transmit, to the image forming apparatus, a function execution command for executing the function based on the setting value displayed on the first setting screen if an input for the execution instruction image is received;   a second display controller configured to display, on the display unit, a second setting screen which variably displays the setting value stored in association with the functional image, if an input made by a second operation for the functional image is received;   a non-display storage controller configured to store, in the storage unit, non-display information indicating that the non-display instruction is received if a non-display instruction which does not display the first setting screen in response to the input made by the first operation at a state where the first setting screen is displayed on the display unit is received; and   an operation display controller configured to display, on the display unit, operation information which indicates that the setting value can be changed by the input made by the second operation for the functional image if the non-display instruction is received,       
 
         [0040]    wherein the storage controller updates the setting value configuring the processing information into the setting value changed on the second setting screen if the setting value is changed on the second setting screen, 
         [0041]    wherein in a case that the input made by the first operation for the functional image is received, the first display controller does not display the first setting screen on the display unit if the non-display information is stored in the storage unit, and 
         [0042]    wherein the transmission unit transmits, to the image forming apparatus, the function execution command which executes the function based on the processing information stored in the storage unit in association with the functional image if the input made by the first operation for the functional image is received at a state where the non-display information is stored in the storage unit. 
         [0043]    According to the aspect of the present disclosure, when the input for the functional image is received, the first setting screen is not displayed on the display unit if the non-display information is stored. When the input for the functional image is received at a state where the non-display information is stored, the execution command based on the processing information stored in association with the functional image is transmitted to the image forming apparatus. That is, by the input for the functional image, it is possible to transmit the execution command to the image forming apparatus without displaying the first setting screen. Thereby, it is possible to simplify the operation sequence. 
         [0044]    When a non-display instruction for storing the non-display information is received, operation information, which indicates that the setting value can be changed by the input made by a specific operation for the functional image, is displayed on the display unit. That is, when an instruction for prohibiting the display of the first setting screen is made, a sequence for changing a setting content is displayed on the display unit. Thereby, a user can know the sequence for changing the setting content when the display of the first setting screen is prohibited. 
         [0045]    Therefore, according to the image processing program of the aspect of the present disclosure, it is possible to improve the user operability. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
         [0046]      FIG. 1  is a block diagram of a PC  10 . 
           [0047]      FIG. 2  shows a display mode of an LCD  18  at a state where non-display information is deleted. 
           [0048]      FIG. 3  shows a display mode of the LCD  18  at a state where the non-display information is stored. 
           [0049]      FIG. 4  shows a display mode of the LCD  18  when a non-display instruction is received. 
           [0050]      FIG. 5  shows an operation flowchart of the PC  10  according to a first embodiment. 
           [0051]      FIG. 6  shows a subroutine of the operation flowchart shown in  FIG. 5 . 
           [0052]      FIG. 7  shows an operation flowchart of the PC  10  according to a second embodiment. 
           [0053]      FIG. 8  shows an operation flowchart of the PC  10  according to a third embodiment. 
           [0054]      FIG. 9  shows an operation flowchart of the PC  10  according to a fourth embodiment. 
           [0055]      FIG. 10  shows an operation flowchart of the PC  10  according to a fifth embodiment. 
       
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS 
     First Embodiment 
       [0056]    Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.  FIG. 1  is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a personal computer (PC)  10  in which a device control program (hereinafter, referred to as ‘the present program’)  14   a  according to a first embodiment is mounted. The PC  10  is connected to a scanner  30  via a LAN  50 . 
         [0057]    The PC  10  mainly has a CPU  11 , a ROM  12 , a RAM  13 , a hard disk drive (HDD)  14 , a LAN interface (LAN I/F)  16 , an input device  17  and an LCD  18 , which are connected each other via a bus line  19 . 
         [0058]    The CPU  11  controls respective units connected by the bus line  19 , in response to fixed values or programs stored in the ROM  12  or HDD  14 . The ROM  12  is a memory in which a program for controlling an operation of the PC  10  and the like are stored. The RAM  13  is readable/writable volatile memory that temporarily stores therein data necessary for processing of the CPU  11  and the like and is provided therein with a non-display flag  13   a . The non-display flag  13   a  is a flag indicating whether or not to display a setting change dialogue A (refer to (b) of  FIG. 2 ) (which will be described later) on the LCD  18 . 
         [0059]    The HDD  14  is a rewritable non-volatile storage device and permanently stores therein the data necessary for processing of the CPU  11  and the like. The HDD  14  stores the present program  14   a . The present program  14   a  is a program for controlling an operation of the scanner  30  from the PC  10 . The processing shown in  FIGS. 5 and 6  (which will be described later) is executed by the CPU  11 , in response to the present program  14   a.    
         [0060]    The LAN I/F  16  is an interface for performing communication with the other device connected to the LAN  50 . The input device  17  has a keyboard and a mouse for inputting an instruction or information to the PC  10 . 
         [0061]    In the below, a variety of display images that are displayed on the LCD  18  when image reading processing is executed are described with reference to  FIGS. 2 to 4 . When the present program  14   a  starts up in the PC  10 , a scanner control window shown in (a) of  FIG. 2  is displayed on the LCD  18 . 
         [0062]    In the scanner control window, buttons BT 1  to BT 4  to which a variety of image reading processing is individually allotted are displayed. The respective buttons BT 1  to BT 4  are allotted with processing that instructs the scanner  30  to read image data of a document image and corresponds to the respective buttons BT 1  to BT 4 . The reading of the document image and the processing corresponding to the respective buttons BT 1  to BT 4  are performed as a user operates the mouse serving as the input device  17 . 
         [0063]    Specifically, a user operates the mouse to thus move a cursor (not shown) onto the button BT 1  to BT 4  (hereinafter, referred to as ‘desired button’) to which desired processing is allotted, thereby indicating the desired button BT 1  to BT 4  with the cursor. At a state where the desired button BT 1  to BT 4  is indicated with the cursor, the user holds a left button of the mouse down (left-clicks the button). Thereby, a setting change dialogue A is displayed on the LCD  18 , instead of the scanner control window. 
         [0064]    In the setting change dialogue A, processing information corresponding to the respective processing is displayed. The processing information is configured by setting values for setting items corresponding to the respective processing and is set for each processing corresponding to the button BT 1  to BT 4 . Specifically, for example, when the user left-clicks the button with the button BT 1  being indicated with the cursor, the setting change dialogue A shown in (b) of  FIG. 2  is displayed on the LCD  18 . 
         [0065]    As shown in (b) of  FIG. 2 , a selection box SB 1  group, a Default button BT 5 , a Scan button BT 6 , a Cancel button BT 7  and a Help button BT 8  are displayed in the setting change dialogue A. The selection box SB  1  is provided for each setting item and one selection box SB 1  displays a setting value for one selection item. In the selection box SB  1 , the setting values that are stored in the HDD  14  in correspondence to the selected button BT 1  to BT 4  are displayed at first. 
         [0066]    When changing the setting value displayed in the selection box SB 1 , the user left-clicks the button with one selection box being indicated with the cursor to thus display a list of selection options for the setting value and selects one setting value from the list to thus change the setting value. 
         [0067]    Then, when the user left-clicks the button at a state where the cursor indicates the Scan button BT 6 , a document image is read and the processing corresponding to the selected button BT 1  to BT 4  is executed. At this time, the processing is executed based on the processing information displayed in the setting change dialogue A. 
         [0068]    While the processing is being executed, a reading window shown in (c) of  FIG. 2  is displayed instead of the setting change dialogue A. The reading window indicates the reading of the document image and a progressing status of the processing corresponding to the selected button BT 1  to BT 4 . When the processing is over, the scanner control window is displayed, as shown in (d) of  FIG. 2 , instead of the reading window. 
         [0069]    By the above series of operations, the various image reading processing is executed. It is possible to change the processing information corresponding to the respective processing without executing the image reading processing. Specifically, the user operates the mouse to thus move the cursor onto the button BT 1  to BT 4  for which it is intended to change the processing information, thereby indicating the desired button BT 1  to BT 4  with the cursor. At a state where the desired button BT 1  to BT 4  is indicated with the cursor, the user holds a right button of the mouse down (right-clicks the button). Thereby, a setting change dialogue B is displayed on the LCD  18 , instead of the scanner control window. 
         [0070]    The setting change dialogue B is also set for each processing corresponding to the button BT 1  to BT 4 , like the setting change dialogue A. For example, when the user right-clicks the button with the button BT 1  being indicated with the cursor, the setting change dialogue B shown in (e) of  FIG. 2  is displayed on the LCD  18 . 
         [0071]    As shown in (e) of  FIG. 2 , a selection box SB 2  group, a Default button BT 9 , an OK button BT 10 , a Cancel button BT 11  and a Help button BT 12  are displayed in the setting change dialogue B. The selection box SB 2  group is configured so that the setting values of the setting items can be changed, like the selection box SB 1  group to be displayed in the setting change dialogue A. 
         [0072]    Then, when the user left-clicks the button at a state where the cursor indicates the OK button BT 10 , setting values of setting items corresponding to the processing of the selected button BT 1  to BT 4  are updated. That is, the setting values that are stored in the HDD  14  are updated to the setting values displayed in the setting change dialogue B, in accordance with the processing of the selected BT 1  to BT 4 . Then, the scanner control window is displayed, as shown in (f) of  FIG. 2 , instead of the setting change dialogue B. 
         [0073]    It is possible to execute the various image reading processing without displaying the setting change dialogue A. Specifically, as shown in (b) of  FIG. 2 , a non-display check box TB 1  is displayed in the setting change dialogue A. The non-display check box TB 1  is to prohibit the display of the setting change dialogue A. When the user performs a non-display instruction in the non-display check box TB 1 , the display of the setting change dialogue A is prohibited. 
         [0074]    The non-display instruction is made as the user indicates the non-display check box TB 1  having a blank with the cursor and then left-clicks the non-display check box. The non-display check box TB 1  in which the non-display instruction has been made is denoted with a symbol ‘✓’. Hereinafter, the symbol is referred to as a non-display check. In the meantime, the non-display check box TB 1  is not denoted with the non-display check at first. 
         [0075]    When the non-display instruction is made in the non-display check box TB 1 , a non-display flag  13   a  that is provided in the RAM  13  becomes ON. At a state where the non-display flag  13   a  is ON, when the user indicates the desired button BT 1  to BT 4  with the cursor and left-clicks the button, the reading window is displayed while the setting change dialogue A is not displayed, as shown in (a) and (b) of  FIG. 3 . That is, when the desired button BT 1  to BT 4  is selected by the left-click operation, the image reading processing corresponding to the selected button is executed while the setting change dialogue A is not displayed. 
         [0076]    Thereby, it is possible to prohibit the setting change dialogue A from being displayed, depending on the user&#39;s intention, thereby simplifying the operability. As a result, the operability for performing the image reading processing is improved. 
         [0077]    When the non-display instruction is made in the non-display check box TB 1 , an information window is displayed on the LCD  18 , as shown in (b) of  FIG. 4 . The information window is to explain a sequence for displaying the setting change dialogue B on the LCD  18 . In the information window, a message “You can right-click the OK button BT 13  and the button BT 1  to BT 4  to change the setting values” is displayed. 
         [0078]    Thereby, it is possible to inform the user of the sequence for changing the setting values of the setting items at a state where the setting change dialogue A is prohibited from being displayed, thereby improving the convenience. When the OK button BT 13  is left-clicked in the information window, the setting change dialogue A in which the non-display check is marked in the non-display check box TB 1  is displayed, as shown in (c) of  FIG. 4 . 
         [0079]    It is possible to release the prohibition of the display of the setting change dialogue A. Specifically, a display check box TB 2  is marked in the setting change dialogue B, which is displayed as the button BT 1  to BT 4  is right-clicked, as shown in (d) of  FIG. 3 . The display check box TB 2  is to release the prohibition of the display of the setting change dialogue A. When the user makes a display instruction in the display check box TB 2 , the prohibition of the display of the setting change dialogue A is released. 
         [0080]    The display instruction is made as the user indicates the display check box TB 2  having a blank with the cursor and then left-clicks the display check box. The display check box TB 2  in which the display instruction has been made is denoted with a symbol ‘✓’. Hereinafter, the symbol is referred to as a display check. 
         [0081]    When the display instruction is made in the display check box TB 2 , the non-display flag  13   a  that is provided in the RAM  13  becomes OFF. At a state where the non-display flag  13   a  is OFF, when the user indicates the desired button BT 1  to BT 4  with the cursor and left-clicks the same, the setting change dialogue A is displayed, as shown in (a) and (b) of  FIG. 2 . 
         [0082]    Thereby, after the setting change dialogue A is prohibited from being displayed, it is possible to release the prohibition depending on the user&#39;s intention, thereby improving the convenience. In the meantime, at a state where the display check is marked in the display check box TB 2 , the non-display check is removed from the non-display check box TB 1  of the setting change dialogue A, as shown in (b) of  FIG. 2 . On the other hand, at a state where the non-display check is marked in the non-display check box TB 1 , the display check is removed from the display check box TB 2  of the setting change dialogue B, as shown in (d) of  FIG. 3 . 
         [0083]    The user may indicate the display check box TB 2 , in which the display check is marked, with the cursor and left-click the same, thereby removing the display check from the display check box TB 2 . That is, the display instruction in the display check box TB 2  is released. Thereby, the setting change dialogue A is again prohibited from being displayed. 
         [0084]    When the display instruction is released in the display check box TB 2 , the non-display flag  13   a  that is provided in the RAM  13  becomes ON. Thereby, when the user indicates the desired button BT 1  to BT 4  with the cursor and left-clicks the same, the image reading processing is performed while the setting change dialogue A is not displayed. 
         [0085]    When the display instruction is released in the display check box TB 2 , an information window is displayed on the LCD  18 , as shown in (e) of  FIG. 4 . The information window is the same as the information window, which is displayed as the non-display instruction is made in the non-display check box TB 1 , and explains a sequence for displaying the setting change dialogue B on the LCD  18 . 
         [0086]    Like this, even when the setting change dialogue A is prohibited from being displayed in the setting change dialogue B, it is possible to inform the user of the sequence for changing the setting values of the setting items, thereby improving the convenience. When the OK button BT 13  is left-clicked in the information window, the setting change dialogue B in which the display check has been removed from the display check box TB 2  is displayed, as shown in (f) of  FIG. 4 . At the state where the display check has been removed from the display check box TB 2 , the non-display check is marked in the non-display check box TB 1  of the setting change dialogue A. 
         [0087]    The non-display flag for prohibiting the setting change dialogue A from being displayed and releasing the prohibition is common to the buttons BT 1  to BT 4 . That is, a flag value that is set in a button operation of one of the buttons BT 1  to BT 4  is also used in the other button operation of the buttons BT 1  to BT 4 . Therefore, the flag value that is set in the most recent button operation of one of the buttons BT 1  to BT 4  is stored as the non-display flag  13   a.    
         [0088]    Specifically, for example, when the user performs a button operation for the button BT 2  after making the non-display instruction in the non-display check box TB 1  at the time of a button operation for the button BT 1 , the state where the setting change dialogue A is prohibited from being displayed is kept. Thereby, it is not necessary to perform an operation for prohibiting the setting change dialogue A from being displayed for each of the buttons BT 1  to BT 4 , so that the operability is improved. 
         [0089]    The setting change dialogue A and the setting change dialogue B are substantially the same, except for the non-display check box TB 1 , the display check box TB 2 , the Scan button BT 6  and the OK button BT 10 , as shown in (b) and (e) of  FIG. 2 . The non-display check box TB 1  and the display check box TB 2  are displayed in the same area although the comment contents thereof are different. 
         [0090]    The same area means a divided same place when the setting change dialogue A and the setting change dialogue B are divided in the same ratio. Thereby, even when any of the setting change dialogue A and the setting change dialogue B is displayed on the LCD  18 , the user can change the setting values of the setting items and the like without feeling a sense of discomfort. 
         [0091]    The Scan button BT 6  and the OK button BT 10  are also displayed in the same area. Thereby, even when any of the setting change dialogue A and the setting change dialogue B is displayed on the LCD  18 , the user can perform the button operation without feeling a sense of discomfort. However, the Scan button BT 6  is larger than the OK button BT 10 , i.e., emphatically displayed. Thereby, the user can distinguish between the setting change dialogue A and the setting change dialogue B that are much similar. 
         [0092]    The PC  10  transmits an execution command for executing the image reading processing to the scanner  30  by using the present program  14   a . A flow of the present program  14   a  is specifically described with reference to  FIGS. 5 and 6 . The flow of  FIG. 5  starts when a startup instruction for the present program  14   a  is received. 
         [0093]    In S 100 , the CPU  11  starts up an application screen and displays the scanner control window (refer to (a) of  FIG. 2 ) on the LCD  18 . Then, the CPU  11  proceeds to S 101 . In S 101 , the CPU  11  determines whether the cursor is in the button area. When the cursor is in the button area (S 101 : YES), the CPU  11  proceeds to S 104 . In S 104 , the CPU  11  determines whether the left-click is made or not. When the left-click is made (S 104 : YES), the CPU  11  proceeds to S 106 . In S 106 , the CPU  11  acquires the setting values of the setting items that are stored in the HDD  14 . Then, the CPU  11  proceeds to S 108 . 
         [0094]    In S 108 , the CPU  11  acquires the non-display flag that is common to all the buttons BT 1  to BT 4 . Then, the CPU  11  proceeds to S 110 . In S 110 , the CPU  11  determines whether the non-display check is marked in the non-display check boxes TB 1  of all the buttons BT 1  to BT 4 . That is, the CPU  11  determines whether the common non-display flag is ON. When the non-display check is marked (S 110 : YES), the CPU  11  proceeds to S 112 . 
         [0095]    On the other hand, when the non-display check is not marked (S 110 : NO), the CPU  11  proceeds to S 114 . In S 114 , a dialogue A display subroutine shown in (a) of  FIG. 6  is executed. In S 200 , the CPU  11  displays the setting change dialogue A (refer to (a) of  FIG. 2 ) on the LCD  18 . Then, the CPU  11  proceeds to S 202 . In S 202 , the CPU  11  determines whether the non-display check box TB 1  is changed. When the non-display check box TB 1  is not changed (S 202 : NO), the CPU  11  proceeds to S 204 . 
         [0096]    In S 204 , the CPU  11  stores the setting change in the setting change dialogue A, except for the non-display check box TB 1 , in the RAM  13 . Then, the CPU  11  proceeds to S 206 . In S 206 , the CPU  11  determines whether the Scan button BT 6  or Cancel button BT 7  is left-clicked. When the Scan button BT 6  or Cancel button BT 7  is left-clicked (S 206 : YES), the CPU  11  returns to the main routine shown in  FIG. 5 . On the other hand, when the Scan button BT 6  or Cancel button BT 7  is not left-clicked (S 206 : NO), the CPU  11  returns to S 200 . 
         [0097]    On the other hand, when it is determined in S 202  that the non-display check box TB 1  is changed (S 202 : YES), the CPU proceeds to S 208 . In S 208 , the CPU  11  checks a status of the non-display check box TB 1 . That is, the CPU  11  checks whether the non-display check is marked in the non-display check box TB 1 . When the non-display check is marked (S 208 : there is the check), the CPU  11  proceeds to S 210 . In S 210 , the CPU  11  stores non-display check presence information, which indicates that there is the non-display check, in the RAM  13 . Then, the CPU  11  proceeds to S 212 . In S 212 , the CPU  11  displays the information window (refer to (b) of  FIG. 4 ) on the LCD  18 . Then, the CPU  11  returns to S 200 . 
         [0098]    On the other hand, when it is determined in S 208  that the non-display check is not marked (S 208 : there is no check), the CPU  11  proceeds to S 214 . In S 214 , the CPU  11  stores non-display check absence information, which indicates that there is no non-display check, in the RAM  13 . Then, the CPU  11  returns to S 200 . 
         [0099]    When the dialogue A display subroutine is over, the CPU  11  determines in S 116  of the main routine shown in  FIG. 5  whether the button, for which it is determined in S 206  that the left-click is made, is the Scan button BT 6 . When the Cancel button BT 7  is left-clicked (S 116 : NO), the CPU  11  proceeds to S 117 . In S 117 , the CPU  11  deletes the setting values stored in the RAM  13  in S 204 , the non-display check presence information stored in the RAM  13  in S 210  and the non-display check absence information stored in the RAM  13  in S 214  and returns to S 101 . On the other hand, when the non-display check presence information or non-display check absence information is not stored in the RAM  13 , as the case where the setting change is not made in S 204 , the CPU  11  skips over S 117  and returns to S 101 . 
         [0100]    On the other hand, when the Scan button BT 6  is left-clicked (S 116 : YES), the CPU  11  proceeds to S 118 . In S 118 , the CPU  11  stores the setting change in the setting change dialogue A, which has been stored in the RAM  13  in S 204 , in the HDD  14  and deletes the setting change stored in the RAM  13 . Then, the CPU  11  proceeds to S 120 . In S 120 , the CPU  11  sets the non-display flag  13   a , based on the non-display check presence information or non-display check absence information stored in the RAM  13 . Specifically, when the non-display check presence information is stored in the RAM  13 , the CPU  11  sets the non-display flag  13   a  ON, and when the non-display check absence information is stored in the RAM  13 , the CPU  11  sets the non-display flag  13   a  OFF. Then, the CPU  11  deletes the non-display check presence information or non-display check absence information from the RAM  13  and proceeds to S 112 . In S 112 , the CPU  11  transmits an execution command for executing processing corresponding to the operated button BT 1  to BT 4  to the scanner  30 . Then, the CPU  11  returns to S 101 . 
         [0101]    On the other hand, when it is determined in S 104  that the left-click is not made (S 104 : NO), the CPU  11  proceeds to S 122 . In S 122 , the CPU  11  determines whether the right-click is made or not. When the right-click is not made (S 122 : NO), the CPU  11  returns to S 101 . 
         [0102]    On the other hand, when the right-click is made (S 122 : YES), the CPU  11  proceeds to S 124 . In S 124 , the CPU  11  acquires the setting values of the setting items stored in the HDD  14 . Then, the CPU  11  proceeds to S 126 . In S 126 , the CPU  11  acquires the non-display flag that is common to all the buttons BT 1  to BT 4 . Then, the CPU  11  proceeds to S 128 . 
         [0103]    In S 128 , a dialogue B display subroutine shown in (b) of  FIG. 6  is executed. In S 300 , the CPU  11  displays the setting change dialogue B (refer to (e) of  FIG. 2 ) on the LCD  18 . Then, the CPU  11  proceeds to S 302 . In S 302 , the CPU  11  determines whether the display check box TB 2  has been changed. When the display check box TB 2  has not been changed (S 302 : NO), the CPU  11  proceeds to S 304 . 
         [0104]    In S 304 , the CPU  11  stores the setting change in the setting change dialogue B, except for the display check box TB 2 , in the RAM  13 . Then, the CPU  11  proceeds to S 306 . In S 306 , the CPU  11  determines whether the OK button BT 10  or Cancel button BT 11  is left-clicked. When the OK button BT 10  or Cancel button BT 11  is left-clicked (S 306 : YES), the CPU  11  returns to the main routine shown in  FIG. 5 . On the other hand, when the OK button BT 10  or Cancel button BT 11  is not left-clicked (S 306 : NO), the CPU  11  returns to S 300 . 
         [0105]    On the other hand, when it is determined in S 302  that the display check box TB 2  has been changed (S 302 : YES), the CPU  11  proceeds to S 308 . In S 308 , the CPU  11  checks a status of the display check box TB 2 . That is, the CPU  11  checks whether the display check is marked in the display check box TB 2 . When the display check is not marked (S 208 : there is no check), the CPU  11  proceeds to S 310 . In S 310 , the CPU  11  stores display check absence information, which indicates that there is no display check, in the RAM  13 . Then, the CPU  11  proceeds to S 312 . In S 312 , the CPU  11  displays the information window (refer to (e) of  FIG. 4 ) on the LCD  18 . Then, the CPU  11  returns to S 300 . 
         [0106]    On the other hand, when it is determined in S 308  that the display check is marked (S 209 : there is the check), the CPU  11  proceeds to S 314 . In S 314 , the CPU  11  stores display check presence information, which indicates that there is the display check, in the RAM  13 . Then, the CPU  11  returns to S 300 . 
         [0107]    When the dialogue B display subroutine is over, the CPU  11  determines in S 130  of the main routine shown in  FIG. 5  whether the button, for which it is determined in S 306  that the left-click is made, is the OK button BT 10 . When the Cancel button BT 11  is left-clicked (S 116 : NO), the CPU  11  proceeds to S 131 . In S 131 , the CPU  11  deletes the setting values stored in the RAM  13  in S 304 , the display check absence information stored in the RAM  13  in S 310  and the display check presence information stored in the RAM  13  in S 314  and returns to S 101 . On the other hand, when the display check absence information or display check presence information is not stored in the RAM  13 , as the case where the setting change is not made in S 304 , the CPU  11  skips over S 131  and returns to S 101 . 
         [0108]    On the other hand, when the OK button BT 10  is left-clicked (S 130 : YES), the CPU  11  proceeds to S 132 . In S 132 , the CPU  11  stores the setting change in the setting change dialogue B, which has been stored in the RAM  13  in S 304 , in the HDD  14  and deletes the setting change stored in the RAM  13 . Then, the CPU  11  proceeds to S 134 . In S 134 , the CPU  11  sets the non-display flag  13   a , based on the display check absence information or display check presence information stored in the RAM  13 . Specifically, when the display check absence information is stored in the RAM  13 , the CPU  11  sets the non-display flag  13   a  ON, and when the display check presence information is stored in the RAM  13 , the CPU  11  sets the non-display flag  13   a  OFF. Then, the CPU  11  deletes the display check absence information or the display check presence information from the RAM  13  and returns to S 101 . 
         [0109]    On the other hand, when it is determined in S 101  that the cursor is not in the button area (S 101 : NO), the CPU  11  proceeds to S 102 . In S 102 , the CPU  11  determines whether the application is over. When the application is not over (S 102 : NO), the CPU  11  returns to S 101 . On the other hand, when the application is over (S 102 : YES), the CPU  11  ends the flow. 
         [0110]    In the below, operations of the PC  10  in accordance with second to fifth embodiments are described with reference to flows shown in  FIGS. 7 to 10 . Since the configurations of the PC  10  and the scanner  30  in the second to fifth embodiments are the same as those of the PC  10  and the scanner  30  in the first embodiment, the descriptions thereof are omitted. In the processing of the flows shown in  FIGS. 7 to 10 , the non-display flag is set for each of the buttons BT 1  to BT 4 . Therefore, in the PC  10  of the second to fifth embodiments, since it is not necessary to acquire the non-display flag that is common to all the buttons BT 1  to BT 4 , the processing corresponding to S 108  and S 126  shown in  FIG. 5  is not executed. 
       Second Embodiment 
       [0111]    The PC  10  according to the second embodiment transmits an execution command for executing the image reading processing in accordance with the flow shown in  FIG. 7  to the scanner  30 . Since the processing of the flow shown in  FIG. 7  is substantially the same as that of the flow shown in  FIG. 5 , except for S 416  to S 422 , the processing of S 416  to S 422  is described. 
         [0112]    In S 416 , the CPU  11  determines whether the non-display check is marked in the non-display check box TB 1  of the setting change dialogue A. That is, the CPU  11  determines whether the non-display check presence information is stored in the RAM  13 . When the non-display check is marked (S 416 : YES), the CPU  11  proceeds to S 418 . In S 418 , the CPU  11  stores the setting change in the setting change dialogue A, which has been stored in the RAM  13  in S 204 , in the HDD  14 . Then, the CPU  11  proceeds to S 420 . In S 420 , the CPU  11  sets the non-display flag  13   a , based on the non-display check presence information or non-display check absence information stored in the RAM  13 . Then, the CPU  11  deletes the non-display check presence information or non-display check absence information from the RAM  13  and proceeds to S 410 . 
         [0113]    In S 410 , the CPU  11  transmits an execution command for executing the processing based on the setting values of the setting items stored in the RAM  13  in S 204  to the scanner  30 . Then, the CPU  11  proceeds to S 422 . In S 422 , the CPU  11  deletes the content of the setting change in the setting change dialogue A stored in the RAM  13 . Then, the CPU  11  returns to S 401 . 
         [0114]    As the flow is executed, the setting change in the setting change dialogue A is stored in the HDD  14  when the setting change dialogue A is prohibited from being displayed. That is, when the setting change dialogue A is prohibited from being displayed, the setting change in the setting change dialogue A is permanently stored until a setting change is made next time. Thereby, it is possible to continuously use the changed setting change at a situation where it is difficult to change the setting items, so that the convenience is improved. 
         [0115]    On the other hand, when the setting change dialogue A is not prohibited from being displayed, the setting change in the setting change dialogue A is stored in the RAM  13  and is deleted after the execution command is transmitted. That is, when the setting change dialogue A is not prohibited from being displayed, the setting change in the setting change dialogue A is just temporarily stored. Thereby, it is possible to change the setting items from the initial setting status at a situation where it is easy to change the setting items, so that the user can change the setting items without confusion. 
       Third Embodiment 
       [0116]    The PC  10  according to the third embodiment transmits an execution command for executing the image reading processing in accordance with the flow shown in  FIG. 8  to the scanner  30 . Since the processing of the flow shown in  FIG. 8  is substantially the same as that of the flow shown in  FIG. 5 , except for S 520 , the processing of S 520  is described. 
         [0117]    In S 520 , the CPU  11  determines whether the non-display check is marked in the non-display check box TB 1 . That is, the CPU  11  determines whether the non-display flag is ON. When the non-display check is marked (S 520 : YES), the CPU  11  executes the processing of S 522  and thereafter. On the other hand, when the non-display check is not marked (S 520 : NO), the CPU  11  returns to S 501 . 
         [0118]    Thereby, only when the setting change dialogue A is prohibited from being displayed, the setting change dialogue B can be displayed. That is, when the setting change dialogue A is not prohibited from being displayed, the setting change dialogue B is not displayed even though the button BT 1  to BT 4  is right-clicked. The reason is as follows: that is, when the setting change dialogue A is not prohibited from being displayed, it is possible to easily change the setting items, so that the necessity to display the setting change dialogue B is low. 
         [0119]    As described above, the setting change dialogue A and the setting change dialogue B are similar and the button operation (left-click) for displaying the setting change dialogue A and the button operation (right-click) for displaying the setting change dialogue B are also similar. Therefore, when displaying the setting change dialogue A or setting change dialogue B, the user may be confused. However, it is possible to reduce the user&#39;s confusion by restrictively displaying the setting change dialogue B. 
       Fourth Embodiment 
       [0120]    The PC  10  according to the fourth embodiment transmits an execution command for executing the image reading processing in accordance with the flow shown in  FIG. 9  to the scanner  30 . Since the processing of the flow shown in  FIG. 9  is substantially the same as that of the flow shown in  FIG. 5 , except for S 608 , S 610  and S 630 , the processing of S 608 , S 610  and S 630  is described. 
         [0121]    When the setting change dialogue B is displayed on the LCD  18 , the CPU  11  stores, in S 630 , time at which the displayed setting change dialogue B is closed, as setting time. Then, when the button BT 1  to BT 4  is left-clicked after the setting time is stored, the CPU  11  determines whether a difference between the stored setting time and the current time is within one minute (S 608 ). When the difference between the stored setting time and the current time is not within one minute (S 608 : NO), the CPU  11  executes the processing of S 612  and thereafter. 
         [0122]    On the other hand, when the difference between the stored setting time and the current time is within one minute (S 608 : YES), the CPU  11  proceeds to S 610 . In S 610 , the CPU  11  transmits an execution command for executing processing based on the setting values of the setting items in the setting change dialogue A to the scanner  30 . 
         [0123]    As the flow is executed, when the button BT 1  to BT 4  is left-clicked within a predetermined time period (one minute, in this embodiment) after the setting change dialogue B is displayed on the LCD  18 , the execution command of the respective processing is transmitted while the setting change dialogue A is not displayed. The reason is that the necessity to display the setting change dialogue A just after the setting change dialogue B is displayed is low. When the user left-clicks the button BT 1  to BT 4  just after the setting change dialogue B is displayed, it is determined that the user wants to execute the processing with the content set in the setting change dialogue B. Therefore, it is possible to immediately execute the button operation in accordance with the user&#39;s intention. 
       Fifth Embodiment 
       [0124]    The PC  10  according to the fifth embodiment transmits an execution command for executing the image reading processing in accordance with the flow shown in  FIG. 10  to the scanner  30 . Since the processing of the flow shown in  FIG. 10  is substantially the same as that of the flow shown in  FIG. 5 , except for S 712  to S 718  and S 734 , the processing of S 712  to S 718  and S 734  is described. 
         [0125]    When the setting change dialogue B is displayed on the LCD  18 , the CPU  11  sets a display flag ON (S 734 ). The display flag is to indicate whether the display check is marked in the display check box TB 2  and becomes ON when the display check is marked in the display check box TB 2 . The display flag is stored in the RAM  13 . 
         [0126]    When the setting change dialogue A is displayed on the LCD  18  and the non-display check is not marked in the non-display check box TB 1  (S 708 : NO), the CPU  11  determines whether the display flag is ON (S 712 ). When the display flag is not ON (S 712 : NO), the CPU  11  executes the processing of S 714  and thereafter. 
         [0127]    On the other hand, when the display flag is ON (S 712 : YES), the CPU  11  proceeds to S 716 . In S 716 , the CPU  11  marks the non-display check in the non-display check box TB 1 . Then, the CPU  11  proceeds to S 718 . In S 718 , the CPU  11  sets the display flag OFF. Then, the CPU  11  executes the processing of S 714  and thereafter. 
         [0128]    As the flow is executed, when the display check is marked in the display check box TB 2  of the setting change dialogue B, the setting change dialogue A is displayed only once. Specifically, when the setting change dialogue A is displayed after the display check is marked in the display check box TB 2 , the non-display check is automatically marked in the non-display check box TB 1 . Thereby, when the display check is marked in the display check box TB 2  and then the button BT 1  to BT 4  is left-clicked after the second time and thereafter, the image reading processing is executed while the setting change dialogue A is not displayed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of times of the button operation for executing the image reading processing. 
       Modified Embodiments 
       [0129]    In the above embodiments, the setting changes in the setting change dialogue A and the setting change dialogue B are stored in the HDD  14 , except for the second embodiment. However, the invention is not limited thereto. For example, the setting change in the setting change dialogue A may be stored in the RAM  13  and the setting change in the setting change dialogue B may be stored in the HDD  14 . That is, the setting change is temporarily stored at a situation where it is easy to change the setting items and the setting change is permanently stored at a situation where it is difficult to change the setting items. Thereby, it is possible to change the setting items from the initial setting status at a situation where it is easy to change the setting items, so that the user can change the setting items without confusion. It is possible to continuously use the changed setting items at a situation where it is difficult to change the setting items, so that the convenience is improved. 
         [0130]    In the above embodiments, a variety of the buttons are operated by left-clicking or right-clicking the mouse. However, the invention is not limited thereto. For example, the buttons may be operated by operating the keyboard. A touch panel, a touch pad and the like may be provided and the buttons may be operated by bringing an input medium close to or contact with the touch panel, the touch pad and the like. In addition, when the mouse is adopted as the input device, the operations of two types may be distinguished by a single click and a double click. Alternatively, when a button is adopted as the input device, the operations of two types may be distinguished by a long pushing and a short pushing. 
         [0131]    In the above embodiments, the non-display check box TB 1  and the display check box TB 2  are displayed at the same position in the setting change dialogue A and the setting change dialogue B. However, the invention is not limited thereto. For example, the non-display check box TB 1  and the display check box TB 2  may be displayed at different positions insomuch as they are displayed in the same area. The Scan button BT 6  and the OK button BT 10  are also the same. 
         [0132]    In the above embodiments, the Scan button BT 6  is displayed to be larger than the OK button BT 10 , i.e., emphatically displayed in the setting change dialogue A and the setting change dialogue B. However, the invention is not limited thereto. For example, the Scan button BT 6  may be emphatically displayed, compared to the OK button BT 10 , by making brightness, colors, shapes and the like of the Scan button BT 6  and the OK button BT 10  different. 
         [0133]    The execution of the program  14   a  is not limited to the CPU  11  of the PC  10 . For example, a multi-functional peripheral device, a complex machine, a printer, a scanner, a portable phone, a smart phone, a PDA and a computer such as tablet terminal may be also adopted. 
         [0134]    The transmission destination of the execution command that is transmitted as the program  14   a  is executed is not limited to the scanner  30 . For example, a multi-functional peripheral device, a complex machine, a printer, a scanner, a portable phone, a smart phone, a PDA, a tablet terminal, a digital camera and the like may be also possible. 
         [0135]    The specific numbers, numerical values and the like enumerated in the above embodiments are just exemplary and may be changed into a variety of numbers, numerical values and the like. For example, the number of the buttons to which the various image reading processing to be displayed on the scanner control window is allotted, the time that is the determination basis in S 608  of  FIG. 9  and the like may be set with arbitrary numbers, numerical values and the like. 
         [0136]    In the PC  10  of the above embodiments, the CPU  11  that executes the processing, based on the program  14   a , performs the variety of the processing. However, the invention is not limited thereto. For example, the CPU  11  that executes the processing, based on the program  14   a , may instruct another system and hardware configuration to execute the variety of the processing. 
         [0137]    The technical elements illustrated in the specification or drawings exhibit the technical availability individually or by a variety of combinations thereof and are not limited to the combinations defined in the claims at the time of filing the application. The technology exemplified in the specification or drawings achieves a plurality of purposes at the same time and the achievement of any one purpose has the technical availability. 
         [0138]    The PC  10  is an example of the image processing apparatus. The CPU  11  is an example of the computer. The RAM  13  is an example of the first storage unit (storage unit). The HDD  14  is an example of the second storage unit (storage unit). The non-display flag  13   a  is an example of the non-display information. The non-display check is an example of the non-display instruction. The display check is an example of the display instruction. The device control program  14   a  is an example of the image processing program. The LCD  18  is an example of the display unit. The scanner  30  is an example of the image forming apparatus. 
         [0139]    The setting change dialogue A is an example of the first setting screen. The setting change dialogue B is an example of the second setting screen. The buttons BT 1  to BT 4  are an example of the functional image. The selection boxes SB 1  and SB 2  are an example of the processing information. The non-display check box TB 1  is an example of the non-display instruction reception image. The display check box TB 2  is an example of the display instruction reception image. The Scan button BT 6  is an example of the execution instruction image. The OK button BT 10  is an example of the update instruction image. The information window is an example of the operation information. The first operation is an example of the left-click. The second operation is an example of the right-click. 
         [0140]    The CPU  11  that executes S 100 , S 400 , S 500 , S 600  and S 700  is an example of the function display control means and the function display control step. The CPU  11  that executes S 118 , S 132 , S 418 , S 204 , S 432 , S 516 , S 528 , S 618 , S 628 , S 722  and S 734  is an example of the storage control means and the storage step. The CPU  11  that executes S 114 , S 412 , S 512 , S 614  and S 714  is an example of the first display control means and the first display control step. The CPU  11  that executes S 112 , S 410 , S 510 , S 610  and S 710  is an example of the transmission means and the transmission step. The CPU  11  that executes S 128 , S 428 , S 524 , S 624  and S 728  is an example of the second display control means and the second display control step. The CPU  11  that executes S 210  and S 310  is an example of the non-display storage control means and the non-display storage step. The CPU  11  that executes S 212  and S 312  is an example of the operation display control means and the operation display control step. The CPU  11  that executes S 416  is an example of the non-display instruction determination means. The CPU  11  that executes S 608  is an example of the input determination means. 
         [0141]    In the meantime, the program  14   a  may be configured by one program module or a plurality of program modules. Each example may be another replaceable configuration and is within the category of the invention. The program may be a computer (CPU  11 ) that executes the processing based on the image processing program (device control program  14   a ), a computer that executes the processing based on a program such as operating system, the other applications, programs and the like other than the image processing program, a hardware configuration (LCD  18  and the like) that operates in response to an instruction of the computer or a configuration in which the computer and the hardware configuration interlock. The program may be a computer that executes the processing by interlocking the processing based on a plurality of programs or a hardware configuration that operates in response to an instruction of the computer executing the processing by interlocking the processing based on a plurality of programs.