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JP3486452B2 - Composite image processing device - Google Patents
JP3486452B2
JP3486452B2 JP08124794A JP8124794A JP3486452B2 JP 3486452 B2 JP3486452 B2 JP 3486452B2 JP 08124794 A JP08124794 A JP 08124794A JP 8124794 A JP8124794 A JP 8124794A JP 3486452 B2 JP3486452 B2 JP 3486452B2
JP08124794A
JPH07296140A (en
1994-04-20 Priority to JP08124794A priority Critical patent/JP3486452B2/en
1995-11-10 Publication of JPH07296140A publication Critical patent/JPH07296140A/en
2004-01-13 Publication of JP3486452B2 publication Critical patent/JP3486452B2/en
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0001] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an application having a predetermined function.
Multi-function device that can connect multiple devices
It is about. [0002] 2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, image forming apparatuses such as copying apparatuses have been developed.
Prints image information input from a computer, etc.
Printer function to scan documents on the platen
Scanner function to output data, etc., connected to public line
Facsimile function to send and receive the scanned image, page
Interpret description language and develop it into image bitmap data
Rasterize function, image data in large capacity secondary storage device
Image file function for storing, writing and reading,
And other functions are added as accessories, and
Function and conversion system function and output system function in combination
Available multi-function compound image processing devices are sold
You. [0003] In a color copying apparatus, various
Realizing interface with analog / digital video
Intelligent processing unit (IP
U) as an attached device, printer function, scanner
Easy to build a system that can be used as a function
Some are configured as follows. In these composite image processing apparatuses, a control
Control of multiple image output system functions
Some functions can be selected and output. [0005] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION However, the conventional
In the composite image processing apparatus, one image processing job
One image output device is selected from a plurality of image output devices.
It was only used selectively. Therefore, a copy
The operator who performed the processing to form the image that needs to be left
After finishing the job, the image processing job
And had to do it twice. for example
Facsimile transmission to an important destination
Sometimes, after that, to keep a copy of the transmitted image,
Tasks such as copying paper to paper and storing it in image files
Was being done. Manual work to leave this copy
Not only bothersome but also
There was a risk of failure to forget. The present invention has been developed to solve the above problems.
It has been done without any trouble of the operator,
To provide a composite image processing apparatus that keeps a copy of necessary images.
aimed to. [0007] [MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEMS]
Therefore, the composite image processing apparatus according to the present invention,Image processing
Image data to identify image data input sources
Data input source identification means, and the image data input source identification means
Image data interposed in the image processing job identified by
Data input source is a predetermined image data input source.
IfWhen executing an image processing job,
In addition to the first image output means that is the image data output destination,
The image of the image processing job is also stored in the second image output unit.
And control means for sending data.
I do.Further, the composite image processing apparatus according to the present invention provides an image processing apparatus.
To identify the image data output destination intervening in the
Image data output destination identification means;
Intervening in the image processing job identified by another means
Image data output means is a predetermined image data output destination
When executing the image processing job,
To the first image output means that is the original image data output destination
In addition, the image processing job is also provided to a predetermined second image output means.
Control means for transmitting image data of the
It is characterized by. Also, a composite image processing apparatus according to the present invention
Identifies image data transformations that intervene in the image processing job.
Image data conversion identifying means for performing image data conversion
Intervening in the image processing job identified by the exchange identification means
The image data converting means that performs the predetermined image data conversion
When the image processing job is executed,
First image output means that is the original image data output destination of the processing
In addition to the above, the image processing unit is also provided to a predetermined second image output means.
Control means for sending the job image data.
And features. Also, a composite image processing apparatus according to the present invention
Measures or takes time to execute an image processing job
Means for calculating a job processing time to be predicted, and
The image processing measured or predicted by the interval calculating means
The time required for the job is a value within a predetermined range
In addition to the first image output means which is the image data output destination,
The image of the image processing job is also provided to a predetermined second image output unit.
Control means for transmitting image data.
And Further, the composite image processing apparatus according to the present invention provides
Image that measures the amount of image data handled by the processing job
Data amount measuring means, and the image data amount measuring means
The measured amount of image data handled by the image processing job is
If the value is within a predetermined range, the image processing
At the time of job execution, the original image data output destination
In addition to a certain first image output means, a predetermined second image output
Means for sending image data of the image processing job to the means.
And control means. Also, in the present invention
Such a composite image processing apparatus executes an image processing job.
Job execution time measuring means for measuring the time
The image processing job measured by the
The time at which the program was executed is a value within a predetermined range
The operator who starts the processing job adds a job attribute to the image data.
Job attribute addition that enables startup with additional functionality
Means for recognizing the job attribute,
Recognition means and the job attribute recognition means.
Job attribute is included in the predetermined attribute,
When executing an image processing job, the original image data
In addition to the first image output means as the output destination, a predetermined second
The image data of the image processing job is also sent to the image output means.
And control means for controlling or,
The image processing method of the composite image processing apparatus according to the present invention includes:
The image data input source intervening in the image processing job is
Image data input source to determine whether the
A power source determining step and intervening in the image processing job.
Image data output means is predetermined. Image data output
Image data output destination determination step of determining whether the
And image data converting means interposed in the image processing job.
Determine if the stage is a predetermined image data transformation
An image data conversion determining step;
Whether the time required for the operation is within a predetermined range.
Determining the processing time, and
The amount of image data handled by the job is within a predetermined range
A data amount determining step of determining whether
The time when the image processing job was executed is in a predetermined range
Execution time determination step for determining whether the
Operation by the operator who starts the image processing job.
Job attributes added to image data via
Job attribute judgment to determine whether it is included in the specified attribute
Determining at least one of the steps
Having the image data input source determining step
Predetermined image data input source to intervene in image processing job
If it is determined that the input source is
And the image data output destination determining step
The image data output means intervening in the processing job is
Is determined to be the output destination of the image data, and,
By the image data conversion determining step, the image processing
The image data conversion means intervening in the job
If it is determined that the image data conversion, and the processing
Time required for the image processing job by the time determination step
If the interval is determined to be within a predetermined range,
The image processing by the data amount determination step.
The amount of image data handled by the processing job is within a predetermined range
And the execution time determination
The time at which the image processing job was executed by the step
If it is determined that the value is within a predetermined range,
And the image processing job is determined by the job attribute determining step.
The image data through the operation of the operator who starts the job.
Job attributes added to the predefined attributes
In this case, when executing the image processing job,
To the first image output means, which is the destination of the next image data output.
The image processing job is also provided to a predetermined second image output unit.
Control step for transmitting the image data of
And features. [0008] [0009] FIG. 1 shows a composite image processing apparatus to which the present invention is applied.
It is a figure showing a structure. First, the basic operation of FIG.
I will tell. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a document converted into image data.
The image input device to be replaced (hereinafter referred to as a reader unit)
It has several types of recording paper cassettes,
Image output device that outputs image data as a visible image on recording paper
(Hereinafter, referred to as a printer unit), 3 is an electric power unit for the reader unit 1
It is an external device connected to the network, and has various functions. The external device 3 includes a fax unit 4, a file unit
5, an external storage device connected to the file unit 5
6. For connection with computer (PC / WS) 11
Computer interface unit 7, Computer 11
Formatter unit 8 for converting information from
Information from the loader unit 1 or the computer 11
Image for temporarily storing information sent from
From the memory unit 9 and the core unit 10 that controls the above functions
Become. Hereinafter, the function of each section will be described in detail. (Explanation of Reader Unit 1)
The description will be made with reference to FIGS. Documents stacked on document feeder 101
Are sequentially transferred one by one onto the platen glass 102
You. When the document is transported, the lamp 103 of the scanner section
Lights up and the scanner unit 104 moves to
The manuscript is exposed and scanned. The reflected light of the original is reflected on mirrors 105, 1
06, 107, through the lens 108 and then C
CD image sensor unit 109 (hereinafter referred to as CCD)
Is entered. Next, referring to FIG. 3, image processing in the reader unit 1 will be described.
Will be described in detail. Image input to CCD 109
The image information is photoelectrically converted while being color-separated here,
Is converted to Color for each color component from CCD 109
-Information is sent to the next amplifiers 110R, 110G, 110B.
Amplified according to the input signal level of A / D converter 111
After the conversion, the A / D converter 111 digitally converts the three color components.
Is converted into a total image signal. From the A / D converter 111
The output signal is input to the shading circuit 112,
Here, the uneven light distribution of the lamp 103 and the sensitivity
Shading distortions such as slashes are corrected. shading
The RGB digital image signal from the circuit 112 is a Y signal
For the color detection circuit 113 and the external I / F switching circuit 119
Is entered. The Y signal generation / color detection circuit 113
The RGB digital image signal from the
The operation is performed using the above equation to obtain a Y signal. Y = 0.3R + 0.6G + 0.1B Further, the Y signal generation / color detection circuit 113
The image signal is separated into seven colors and the signal for each color is output.
And a color detection circuit. Output from Y signal generation / color detection circuit 113
The signal is input to the scaling / repeat circuit 114. Book
In the scanner unit 1, the scanning of the scanner unit 104 is performed.
By changing the speed according to the magnification, the sub-scanning direction
And the scaling circuit / repeat circuit 114
By reducing and increasing the image signal according to the magnification,
Zooming in the scanning direction is performed. In addition, the magnification / repeat circuit 114
Can output a plurality of identical images. The contour / edge enhancement circuit 115 performs scaling / re
High-frequency components of the signal from the pete circuit 114 are emphasized.
To obtain an image signal and edge information with edge enhancement.
You. The signal from the contour / edge enhancement circuit 115 is a marker
Area determination / contour generation circuit 116 and patterning / thickness
The input is provided to the setting / masking / trimming circuit 117. Marker area determination / contour generation circuit 116
Is the part of the manuscript written with the marker pen of the specified color
To generate marker outline information, and the next pattern
This is performed by the thickening, fattening, masking, and trimming circuits 117.
Thickening, masking and trimming are performed from the contour information.
Also, a color detection signal from the Y signal generation / color detection circuit 113
The patterning is performed by Patterning, fattening, masking, trimming
The output signal from the switching circuit 117 is a laser driver circuit.
The laser is driven by the signals input to 118 and subjected to various kinds of processing.
To a signal for Laser driver circuit 117
These drive signals are input to the printer unit 2 and
2, an image is formed as a visible image. Next, an interface with the external device 3
(I / F) External I / F switching circuit 119
Will be explained. The external I / F switching circuit 119 is a reader
The image information (digital image signal) from the unit 1 is transmitted to the external device 3
Pattern, thickening, masking,
Image information from the trimming circuit 117 is sent to the connector 120.
Output. Also, image information from the external device 3 is transmitted to the reader 1.
When the unit inputs, the external switching circuit 119
Y signal generation / color detection circuit for image information from connector 120
Input to 113. Each of the above-described image processing is performed according to an instruction from the CPU 122.
It is performed by Also set by CPU 122
Depending on the value, the area generation circuit 121 is required for the above image processing
Various timing signals are generated. CPU 12
Communication with the external device 3 using the communication function built in
Do the faith. The SUB CPU 123 controls the operation unit 124.
Control and built in the SUB CPU 123
The communication with the external device 3 is performed using the communication function. (Description of Printer Unit 2) In FIG.
The image signal input to the linter unit 2 is transmitted to the exposure control unit 201
Is converted into an optical signal, and the photosensitive member 202 is moved in accordance with the image signal.
Irradiate. The latent light created on the photoconductor 202 by the irradiation light
The image is developed by the developing device 203. The above development and tie
The transfer paper stacking section 204 or 20
5 and the transfer paper is conveyed to the transfer unit 206.
The imaged image is transferred. The transfer paper on which the image has been transferred is fixed
After the image is fixed at 207, the sheet is discharged from the paper discharge unit 208 to the outside of the apparatus.
Is discharged. The transfer paper output from the paper output unit 208 is
When the sort function of the sorter 220 is working,
Is discharged after being collated and the sorting function is working.
If not, it is discharged to the top bin of the sorter. Next, two original images to be sequentially read
Image of two sheets based on the image signal of
A method for recording on both sides will be described. The output sheet fixed by the fixing unit 207 is
After the paper is conveyed to the paper discharge unit 208, the paper
Transfer paper volume for re-feeding via feed direction switching member 209
The sheet is conveyed to the receiver 210. When the next manuscript is prepared,
The original image is read in the same way as the process, but the transfer paper
Is fed from the refeeding transfer receiving paper stacking section 210
So, after all, two original images on the front and back of the same output paper
Can be output. (Explanation of External Device) The external device 3 is a reader 1
Is connected by a cable, and transmitted by the core unit 10 in the external device 3.
It controls the numbers and functions. In the external device 3,
Fax unit 4 that sends and receives faxes, and transmits various original information
File unit 5 for converting and storing air signals, computer 1
Formatter that expands code information from 1 into image information
Interface between the printer unit 8 and the computer 11
Computer interface unit 7, reader unit 1
Or accumulate these information or send them from the computer 11
Image memory for temporarily storing received information
9 and a core unit 10 for controlling the above functions. Hereinafter, the function of each unit will be described in detail. (Explanation of Core Portion) FIG.
This is performed using The connector 1001 of the core 10 is
The connector 120 is connected to the connector 120 by a cable. The connector 1001 is connected to four types of signals.
The signal 1057 is an 8-bit multi-valued digital signal
This is an image signal. The signal 1055 controls the digital image signal.
Control signal. The signal 1051 is in the reader unit 1
It communicates with the CPU 122. The signal 1052 is the reader unit 1
And communicates with the SUB CPU 123 within the server. Signal 1051
And the signal 1052 are the communication IC 1002 and the communication protocol.
The communication information subjected to the file processing is transmitted to the C via the CPU bus 1053.
The information is transmitted to the PU 1003. The signal 1057 is a bidirectional video signal line.
And the information from the reader unit 1 is received by the core unit 10.
And output information from the core unit 10 to the reader unit 1
It is possible. The signal 1057 is sent to the buffer 1010.
Connected, where a bidirectional signal to a unidirectional signal 1058
And 1070. Signal 1058 is reader unit 1
These are 8-bit multi-valued digital image signals, and the next stage L
It is input to the UT 1011. In the LUT 1011,
Digital image signal from DA1 to lookup table
Convert to a more desired value. Output from LUT 1011
The signal 1059 is output to the binarization circuit 1012 or the selector
1013 is input. The binarization circuit 1012 has a multi-valued
Digital image signal 1059 at a fixed slice level
Simple binarization function to binarize, slice level is pixel of interest
Fluctuating slice level that fluctuates from the value of pixels around
Binary function using the error diffusion method
I do. The binary information is 00H when 0, 1H
Is converted into a multi-level signal of FFH,
3 is input. The selector 1013 includes the LUT 1011
From the output signal of the binarization circuit 1012.
Choose one. Output signal 106 from selector 1013
0 is input to the selector 1014. Selector 1014
Is the fax unit 4, file unit 5, computer interface
-Face part 7, Formatter part 8, Image memory part
9, connectors 1005, 1006, 100
7, 1008, input to the core unit 10 via 1009
Digital image signal 1064 and output signal of selector 1013
No. 1060 is selected by the instruction of the CPU 1003.
You. The output signal 1061 of the selector 1014 is
Input to the rotation circuit 1015 or the selector 1016
You. The rotation circuit 1015 converts the input image signal into +90 degrees,
Has a function to rotate to -90 degrees and +180 degrees, and rotates
A binary image signal to be stored is stored. Next, rotation is performed according to an instruction from the CPU 1003.
The circuit 1015 performs a rotation process on the stored binary image signal.
And read it out. The selector 1016 is connected to the rotation circuit 1
015 and the input signal of the rotation circuit 1015
No. 1061 is selected, and as the signal 1063,
Connector 1005 with fax unit 4 and file unit 5
Connector 1006, computer interface unit
Connector 1007, connector 1 with formatter unit 8
008, a connector 1009 to the image memory unit,
Is input to the selector 1017. The signal 1063 is sent from the core unit 10 to the fax unit.
4. File unit 5, Computer interface unit
7, formatter unit 8, image memory unit 9 stores image information
Synchronous 8-bit unidirectional video bus
You. Also, the signal 1064 indicates the fax unit 4, the file unit
5, Computer interface unit 7, Formatter
Unit 8 and image memory unit 9 for transferring image information.
This is an 8-bit unidirectional video bus. Signal 1 above
063 and signal 1064 are controlled by a synchronous bus.
Is the video control circuit 1004, and the video control circuit 1
The control is performed by the output signal 1056 from 004. Connector 1005 to connector 1009
Is connected to the signal 1054. Signal 1
Reference numeral 054 denotes a bidirectional 16-bit CPU bus.
Exchanges data and commands according to the period. Fak
Section 4, file section 5, computer interface
Unit 7, formatter unit 8, image memory unit 9, and core unit
The transfer of information to and from the two video buses 106
3, 1064 and CPU bus 1054
You. Fax unit 4, file unit 5, computer
Interface unit 7, formatter unit 8, image
The signal 1064 from the memory unit 9 is supplied to the selector 1014
The data is input to the selector 1017. The selector 1016 has C
The signal 1064 is rotated by the PU 1003 at the next stage.
Input to the road 1015. The selector 1017 outputs the signal 1063 and the signal
1064 is selected by the instruction of the CPU 1003. Sele
The output signal 1065 of the
And input it to the selector 1018 and the selector 1019. Pattern
The switching 1018 determines the input signal 1065 in advance.
Pattern matching with the matched pattern
In this case, a predetermined multi-valued signal is
66 is output. How to not match by pattern matching
In this case, the input signal 1065 is output as the signal 1066. The selector 1019 outputs the signal 1065 and the signal
1066 is selected by the instruction of the CPU 1003. Sele
The output signal 1067 of the LUT 1010 of the next stage
Enter 20. The LUT 1020 stores image information in the printer unit 2.
Input signal 1 according to the characteristics of the printer when outputting
067 is converted. The selector 1021 outputs the LUT 1020.
Force signal 1068 and signal 1065 are instructed by CPU 1003
Select by. The output signal of the selector 1021 is
Input to the enlargement circuit 1022. The enlargement circuit 1022 is provided by the CPU 1003
Enlargement magnification set independently in the X and Y directions by the instruction of
It is possible to perform image enlargement processing according to Expansion
The method is a first-order linear interpolation method. Enlargement circuit 1022
Is output to the buffer 1010.
You. Signal 1070 input to buffer 1010
Is a bidirectional signal 1057 according to an instruction from the CPU 1003.
Is sent to the printer 2 via the connector 1001 and
Out. The signal flow of the core section 10 and each section will be described below.
I will tell. (Of the core unit 10 based on the information of the fax unit 4)
Operation) A case where information is output to the fax unit 4 will be described.
I do. The CPU 1003, via the communication IC 1002,
It communicates with the CPU 122 of the reader unit 1 and scans the original.
Issue a command. In Reader 1, this command causes
When the manuscript is scanned by the scanner unit 104,
Output the image information to the connector 120. Reader unit 1
And the external device 3 are connected by a cable, and the reader unit 1
Is input to the connector 1001 of the core unit 10.
Image information input to the connector 1001 is multi-valued.
Buffer 101 through an 8-bit signal line 1057
Enter 0. The buffer circuit 1010 is a CPU 1003
The bidirectional signal 1057 is transmitted as a one-way signal in accordance with the instruction of
The signal is input to the LUT 1011 via the signal line 1058.
The LUT 1011 looks up the image information from the reader unit 1
The value is converted into a desired value using an up table. example
For example, it is possible to skip the background of a document. LUT
The output signal 1059 of 1011 is output to the binarization circuit 101 of the next stage.
Enter 2 The binarization circuit 1012 is an 8-bit multi-level signal
1059 is converted into a binary signal. Binarization circuit 1012
Is 00H when the binarized signal is 0, and FF when it is 1.
H and two multi-valued signals. The output signal of the binarization circuit 1012 is
Rotation circuit 1015 via the selector 1013 and the selector 1014
Alternatively, it is input to the selector 1016. Rotating circuit 10
The 15 output signals 1062 are also input to the selector 1016.
The selector 1016 determines whether the signal 1061 or the signal 1061
Select one of the two. The selection of the signal
3 communicates with the fax unit 4 via the CPU bus 1054.
Determined by doing. Output from selector 1016
The signal 1063 is sent to the fax unit via the connector 1005.
4 Next, when receiving information from the fax unit 4
The case will be described. Image information from fax unit 4
Transmitted to the signal line 1064 via the connector 1005
You. The signal 1064 is transmitted between the selector 1014 and the selector 10.
Enter 17. Printer according to instructions from CPU 1003
When rotating and outputting the image at the time of fax reception to unit 2
Rotates the signal 1064 input to the selector 1014
Rotation processing is performed on the road 1015. Output from rotation circuit 1015
The force signal 1062 is supplied to the selector 1016, the selector 1017
Is input to the pattern matching 1018 via. Fax reception in accordance with the instruction of CPU 1003
When the image at the time is output to the printer unit 2 as it is,
Signal 1 from fax unit 4 input to selector 1017
064 is input to the pattern matching 1018. The pattern matching 1018 is a fax
Has a function to smooth the rattling of the image when receiving
You. The signal subjected to pattern matching is supplied to the selector 101.
9 to the LUT 1020. LUT1020
Is the density of the image received by fax
The table of the LUT 1020 is output by the CPU
1003 can be changed. Exit of LUT1020
The force signal 1068 is supplied to the expansion circuit via the selector 1021.
Input to 1022. The expansion circuit 1022 has two values
8-bit multi-valued digital image having (00H, FFH)
Enlargement processing is performed on the image signal by the primary linear interpolation method.
U. Has many values from the expansion circuit 1022
The 8-bit multi-level signal is supplied to the buffer 1010 and the connector 10
01 to the reader unit 1. The reader unit 1
External I / F switching circuit through the connector 120
119 is input. External I / F switching circuit 119
Converts the signal from the fax unit 4 into a Y signal generation / color detection circuit.
Input to 113. From Y signal generation / color detection circuit 113
The output signal of
Is output to the printer unit 2 and an image is formed on output paper (transfer paper).
Is (Of the core unit 10 based on the information of the file unit 5)
Operation) A case where information is output to the file unit 5 will be described.
Issue a command. In the reader unit 1, the source
Output the image information to the connector 120. The reader unit 1 and the external device 3 are connected by a cable.
The information from the reader unit 1 is
Input to connector 1001, input to connector 1001
The buffered image information in the one-way
The signal becomes 1058. Signal 1 which is a multi-valued 8-bit signal
058 is converted into a desired signal by the LUT 1011.
You. The output signal 1059 of the LUT 1011 is connected to the selector 1
013, selector 1014 and selector 1016
Input to the connector 1006. That is, the binarizing circuit 1012 and the rotating circuit 1
15-bit multi-valued digital image signal without using
The number is transferred to the file section 5 as it is. C of CPU 1003
By communication with the file unit 5 via the PU bus 1054
When performing filing of a binarized signal, a binarizing circuit
1012, the function of the rotation circuit 1015 is used. Binarization
The processing and rotation processing is the same as for the fax described above.
It is. Next, when information from the file section 5 is received,
The case will be described. Image information from file unit 5
Selector 1106 via connector 1006 as signal 1064
014 or input to the selector 1017. 8-bit multi-value
Select when filing with digital image signal
1017, in case of binary filing, select
Input to the data 1014 or 1017.
You. In the case of binary filing, fax and
Similar processing is performed. In addition, multi-value filing
In this case, the output signal 1065 from the selector 1017 is
The data is input to the LUT 1020 via the selector 1019. L
In the UT1020, C is adjusted according to the desired print density.
Create look-up table according to instruction of PU1003
I do. The output signal 1068 from the LUT 1020 is
The signal is input to an enlargement circuit 1022 via a rectifier 1021. Expansion
8b enlarged to a desired enlargement ratio by large circuit 1022
It multi-level signal 1070 is buffer 1010, connector
The data is sent to the reader unit 1 via the interface 1001. For leader unit 1
The information of the file part 5 sent is the same as the fax described above.
Is output to the printer unit 2 and output paper (transfer paper)
Image formation is performed. (The computer interface unit 7
Operation of core unit 10 based on information) Computer interface
The face unit 7 is a computer connected to the external device 3
Interface with the server 11. Computer Inn
SCSI, RS232C, Centro as interface
Has nix. Computer interface 7
Has the above three types of interfaces.
Information from the face is transmitted to the connector 1007 and the data bus.
It is sent to the CPU 1003 via the 1054. CPU10
03 performs various controls from the transmitted contents. (Core unit 1 based on information of formatter unit 8)
0) The formatter unit 8 is provided with the computer
Document file sent from the data interface unit 7
Function to expand command data such as data into image data
Having. CPU 1003 is a computer interface
Sent from the face unit 7 via the data bus 1054
Is the data related to the formatter unit 8
Is determined, the formatter unit is connected via the connector 1008.
Transfer to 8. The formatter unit 8 stores the transferred data
From the image memory 9 to a visible image. Next, information from the formatter unit 8 is received.
For forming images on output paper (transfer paper)
explain. Image information from the formatter unit 8 is a connector
The two values (0
0H, FFH). Faith
No. 1064 is assigned to the selector 1014 and the selector 1017.
Is entered. Selector 10 according to the instruction of CPU 1003
14 and 1017 are controlled. Since then,
Works as in the case of (Core based on information in image memory unit 9)
Operation of unit 10) Outputs information to image memory unit 9
The case will be described. The CPU 1003 is a communication IC1
002, and communicates with the CPU 122 of the reader unit 1.
Issue a scan original command. In Reader 1, this
Scanner unit 104 scans the original according to the instruction
Output image information to the connector 120.
You. The reader unit 1 and the external device 3 are connected by a cable.
Information from the orientation reader 1 is transmitted to the connector 1 of the core 10.
001 is input. Image input to connector 1001
The image information is a multi-valued 8-bit signal line 1057, buffer
It is sent to the LUT 1011 via the filer 1010. LUT
The output signal 1059 of 1011 is supplied to the selector 1013, 1
014, 1016, image via connector 1009
The multi-value image information is transferred to the memory unit 9. Image information stored in image memory unit 9
Is connected via the CPU bus 1054 of the connector 1009 to C
It is sent to PU1003. CPU 1003 is described above.
Image memory in the computer interface section 7
The data transmitted from the unit 9 is transferred. Computer
The interface unit 7 includes the three types of interfaces described above.
(SCSI, RS232C, Centronics)
Transfer to computer with desired interface
I do. Next, information from the image memory unit 9 is received.
The case of taking is described. First, the computer interface
-Image information from the computer 11 through the face unit 7
Is sent to the core unit 10. CPU 1003 of core unit 10
From the computer interface unit 7 to the CPU bus.
The data sent via the
If it is determined that the data is related to the memory portion 9, the connector
The data is transferred to the image memory unit 9 via 1009. Next,
The image memory unit 9 is connected to the
The t multi-level signal 1064 is supplied to the selector 1014, the selector 10
17 is transmitted. Selector 1014 or selector 1
The output signal from 017 is in accordance with an instruction from CPU 1003.
Output to the printer unit 2 in the same manner as the fax described above.
An image is formed on the output paper (transfer paper). (Description of Fax Unit 4) Details of Fax Unit 4
A detailed description will be given with reference to FIG. The fax unit 4 includes a core unit
10 for exchanging various signals. Core part 10
From the memory A405 to the memory D408.
If the data is stored in a different position, the signal from the connector 400
453 is input to the memory controller 404,
Under the control of the re-controller 404, the memory A405
B406, C407, or D408
Or a cascade connection of two sets of memory
Remembered. The memory controller 404 includes the CPU 41
2, the memory A 405, the memory B 406,
Memory C407, memory D408, CPU bus 462 and data
Data exchange mode and encoding / decoding functions
The CODEC bus 463 of the CODEC 411 and the data
Data exchange mode, memory A405, memory
B406, memory C407, and memory D408
Magnification circuit 403 under the control of MA controller 402
A mode for exchanging data with the bus 454 from the
Binary video input under control of timing generation circuit 409
Data 454 is stored in any of memory A405 to memory D408.
The mode for storing the data in the memory A405 to the memory D4
08 to read out memory contents from any of signal lines 4
It has five functions of a mode for outputting to the 52. Memory A 405, Memory B 406, Memory
C407 and memory D408 are 2 Mbytes each.
Image with 400 dpi resolution and A4 equivalent
Is stored. The timing generation circuit 409 is connected to the connector 4
00 and a signal line 459, and the core 10
Control signals (HSYNC, HEN, VSYNC, V
EN) to achieve the following two functions
Generate a signal for One is to record the image signal from the core unit 10 as a memo.
Any one of memory A 405 to memory D 408,
Or the function of storing in two memories,
405 to memory D408
This is a function of transmitting data to the signal line 452. Dual port
The memory 410 is connected to the core unit 10 via a signal line 461.
Via CPU 1003 and signal line 462
The CPU 412 of the unit 4 is connected. Each CPU4
12 is a frame through the dual port memory 410.
Exchanges commands. SCSI controller 413
Is a hard disk connected to the fax unit 4 in FIG.
Interface with the client. And this hard disk
Depending on the disk, the data when sending or receiving a fax
And accumulate data. The CODEC 411 is a memory A405
Image information stored in any of Mori D408
And read the code in the desired format of the MH, MR, MMR system.
After performing the encryption, the memory A405 to the memory D408
Any of them is stored as encoded information. Also, the memory A4
05 to read the encoded information stored in the memory D408.
Decoding with desired MH, MR, MMR method
Is performed, any of the memory A405 to the memory D408
Crab decoding information is stored as image information.
MODEM 414 is CODEC 411 or SCSI
Hard disk connected to controller 413
Modulate these encoded information for transmission over the telephone line
Demodulates the function and information sent from NCU 415
Codec 411 or SCSI
To the hard disk connected to the controller 413
Performs the function of transferring encoded information. NCU 415
Exchanges that are directly connected to telephone lines and
Information is exchanged with the exchange according to a predetermined procedure. One embodiment of fax transmission will be described.
You. The binary image signal from the reader unit 1
Memory control via signal line 453
404 is reached. Signal 453 is a memory control signal.
The data is stored in the memory A 405 by the memory 404. Memory A
The timing for storing the information in the 405
The timing generation circuit 409 responds to the
Generated. The CPU 412 is a memory controller 40
Memory A 405 and memory B 406 of Code 4
11 bus lines 463. CODEC411
Reads the image information from the memory A405,
Encoding and write the encoded information to the memory B406.
Get in. A4 size image information is stored in CODEC4
11 is encoded, the CPU 412 executes the memory control.
The memory B 406 of the controller 404 to the CPU bus 462
I do. The CPU 412 stores the encoded information in the memory B4.
06 and sequentially transferred to the MODEM 414. M
The ODEM 414 modulates the encoded information and outputs the NCU4
The fax information is transmitted on the telephone line via the communication line 15. Next, an embodiment of fax reception will be described.
I will tell. The information sent from the telephone line is NCU41
5 and connect to the telephone line at the NUC 415 according to a predetermined procedure.
Continue. The information from NCU 415 is MODEM 414
And demodulated. The CPU 412 includes a CPU bus 462
Information from the MODEM 414 via the memory C 407
To memorize. Information of one screen is stored in the memory C407.
And the CPU 412 control the memory controller 404.
By connecting the data line 457 of the memory C407 to C
Connect to line 463 of ODEC 411. CODEC
411 reads out the encoded information of the memory C407 sequentially
Decoding, that is, in the memory D408 as image information
Remember. The CPU 412 is a dual port memory 41
0, and communicates with the CPU 1003 of the core unit 10,
Image from memory D408 to printer unit 2 through core unit
Make settings for print output. When the setting for print output is completed,
The CPU 412 instructs the timing generation circuit 409 to start.
A predetermined timing signal from the signal line 460 to the memory
Output to controller. Memory controller 404
Is synchronized with the signal from the timing generation circuit 409.
The image information is read from the memory D408 and the signal line
452 and output to the connector 400. connector
Until output from 400 to the printer unit 2, the core unit 10
The operation is the same as that described above. (Explanation of File Unit 5) Details of File Unit 5
A detailed description will be given with reference to FIG. The file section 5 is connected to the core section by the connector 500.
10 for exchanging various signals. Multi-level input signal
The signal 551 is input to the compression circuit 503, where the multi-valued image
Converts information to compressed information and sends it to memory controller 510
Output. The output signal 552 of the compression circuit 503 is
Memory A 506, memory under control of controller 510
Any of B507, memory C508, and memory D509
Remembered. The memory controller 510 includes the CPU 51
6, memory A 506, memory B 507,
Memory C508, memory D509, CPU bus 560 and data
Data exchange mode and encoding / decoding
The CODEC bus 570 of the CODEC 517 and the data
Mode for performing data transfer, memory A 506, memory B 50
7, the contents of memory C508 and memory D509 are
Controller 518 controls the output from the scaling circuit 511.
A mode for exchanging data with the bus 562,
Under the control of the signaling generation circuit 514, the signal 563 is stored in the memory A5.
06 to any of the memories D509,
Memory from any of memory A506 to memory D509
5 of the mode in which the contents are read out and output to the signal line 558
It has three functions. Memory A 506, memory B 507, memory
C508 and memory D509 are 2 Mbytes each.
Is stored. The timing generation circuit 514 is connected to the connector 5
00 and a signal line 553, and the core 10
Generate a signal for One is to store information from the core unit 10 in the memory A.
506 to any one of the memories D509,
Is a function of storing data in two memories, and two functions are a memory A50
6 to read signal from one of the memories 509
This is a function for transmitting data to the server 556. Dual port memory
515 is the CP of the core unit 10 via the signal line 554.
U1003, the file unit 5 via the signal line 560
The CPU 516 is connected. Each CPU
Command exchange via dual port memory 515
Perform The SCSI controller 519 corresponds to the file in FIG.
Interface with the external storage device 6 connected to the
Do face. The external storage device 6 is, specifically, a magneto-optical
It is composed of disks and stores data such as image information.
U. CODEC 517 is a memory A506 to a memory D5.
Reads image information stored in any of 09
The encoding is performed by the desired method of the MH, MR, MMR method.
After that, one of the memory A 506 to the memory D 509
It is stored as encoded information. In addition, memory A506
Reads the encoded information stored in the memory D509, and reads M
Decoding was performed in the desired format of H, MR, MMR
After that, the data is decrypted in any of the memories A506 to D509.
The information is stored as conversion information, that is, image information. The file information is stored in the external storage device 6.
An embodiment will be described. 8-bit multi-valued image from reader unit 1
The image signal is input from the connector 500 and the signal line 55
1 and input to the compression circuit 503. The signal 551 is
Input to the compression circuit 503, where it is converted into compression information 552.
It is. The compression information 552 is transmitted to the memory controller 510.
input. The memory controller 510 is the core unit 10
These signals 553 cause the timing generation circuit 559 to
Generates an imaging signal 559, and generates a compression signal in accordance with this signal.
No. 552 is stored in the memory A506. CPU 516
Is the memory A 506 and the memory of the memory controller 510.
Mori B507 to bus line 570 of CODEC 517
Connecting. The CODEC 517 receives a pressure from the memory A 506.
Read compressed information and encode by MR method
The write information is written into the memory B507. CODEC 517
When encoding ends, the CPU 516
The memory B 507 of the roller 510 is connected to the CPU bus 560.
Continue. The CPU 516 records the encoded information in a memo.
Read SCSI controller 51 sequentially from B507
Transfer to 9. The SCSI controller 519 encodes
The stored information 572 is stored in the external storage device 6. Next, information is taken out from the external storage device 6.
An embodiment for outputting to the printer unit 2 will be described. Checking information
Upon receiving the search / print command, the CPU 516
Is an external storage device via the SCSI controller 519.
6 receives the encoded information and stores the encoded information in the
Transfer to the memory C508. At this time the memory controller
510 is a CPU bus 560 according to an instruction from the CPU 516.
To the bus 566 of the memory C508. Memory C5
When the transfer of the coded information to the data 08 is completed, the CPU 516
By controlling the memory controller 510,
The memory C508 and the memory D509 are stored in the CODEC 517.
Connect to bus 570. CODEC 517 is a memory C
After reading encoded information from 508 and decoding it sequentially,
Transfer to the memory D509. When outputting to the printer unit 2
When scaling such as enlargement / reduction is required, the memory D50
9 to the bus 562 of the scaling circuit 511, and
The contents of the memory D509 are scaled under the control of the controller 518.
I do. The CPU 516 has a dual port memory 515
Communication with the CPU 1003 of the core unit 10 via the
Image from D509 through the core unit 10 to the printer unit 2
Make settings for print output. The setting for printing out the image is completed.
Then, the CPU 516 causes the timing generation circuit 514 to
Activate and send a predetermined timing signal from signal line 559
Is output to the memory controller 510. Memory controller
The roller 510 receives a signal from the timing generation circuit 514.
The decoding information is read from the memory D509 in synchronization with
The signal is transmitted to the signal line 556. The signal line 556 extends
The information is input to the expansion circuit 504, where the information is expanded. Extension times
The output signal 555 of the path 504 is
Output to the unit 10. From connector 500 to printer 3
Until output, the operation is the same as that described for the core unit 10.
You. (Of the computer interface unit 7)
Description) Illustration of the computer interface unit 7
7 is performed. Connector A700 and Connector B701
Is a connector for a SCSI interface. Ko
Nectar C702 is for Centronics interface
Connector. Connector D703 is an RS232C
Interface connector. Connector E707
Is a connector for connecting to the core unit 10. SCSI interfaces 704 and 708
Are two connectors (connector A700, connector B7
01) and has multiple SCSI interfaces
Connector A700, connect
The cascade connection is performed using the data B 701. Also, external equipment
When connecting the device 3 and the computer 11 one-to-one,
Connect connector A700 to computer 11 with cable
Then, connect a terminator to the connector B701, or
Connect connector B701 to computer 11 with cable
Then, a terminator is connected to the connector A700. Connection
Input from the connector A 700 or the connector B 701.
The information is sent to the SCSI I / F-A via the signal line 751.
704 or SCSI I / FB 708
You. SCSI I / F-A704 or SCSI I
/ FB708 is a procedure based on the SCSI protocol
And then connect the data via signal line 754
Output to the data 707E. The connector E707 is a CPU of the core unit 10.
The CPU 1 of the core unit 10 is connected to the bus 1054
003 is a SCSI I / F from the CPU bus 1054.
Connector (connector A700, connector B701)
Receive the entered information. CPU 1003 of core unit 10
Data from the SCSI connector (connector A70
0, output to connector B 701)
Done by the procedure. The Centronics interface 705
Is connected to the connector C702 and connects the signal line 752
The data is input to the Centronics I / F 705 via the interface. Sen
Tronix I / F 705 is a protocol procedure
, And receives data via the signal line 754.
Output to connector E707. Connector E707 is
Connected to the CPU bus 1054 of the
The CPU 1003 of the unit 10
Centronics I / F connector (Connector C702)
Receive the information entered in. The RS232C interface is
Data D703, and RS via a signal line 753.
232C I / F 706. RS232C ・
The I / F 706 transmits data according to the determined protocol procedure.
And the connector E is connected via a signal line 754.
707. The connector E707 is
It is connected to the CPU bus 1054,
The PU 1003 is connected from the CPU bus 1054 to the RS232
Input to C / I / F connector (connector D703)
Receive information. Data from CPU 1003 of core unit 10
To the connector for RS232C I / F (connector D70
When outputting to 3), the procedure is performed in the reverse order to the above.
You. (Description of Formatter Unit 8) Formatter
The description of the unit 8 will be made with reference to FIG. The computer interface described above
The data from the chair 7 is determined by the core 10 and
If the data is related to the mutter unit 8, the core unit 1
0 of the CPU 1003 of the core unit 10
And a connector via the connector 800 of the formatter unit 9.
Data from the computer 11 to the dual port memory 80
Transfer to 3. The CPU 809 of the formatter unit 8
Computer 11 via the dual port memory 803
Receives the code data sent from. The CPU 809 sequentially transmits the code data
Developed into image data, memory controller 808
To memory A 806 or memory B 807
Transfer the data. Memory A 806 and memory B 80
7 has a capacity of 1 Mbytes each and one memory
(Memory A 806 or Memory B 807) 300d
It can handle up to A4 paper size with pi resolution.
When supporting up to A3 paper at a resolution of 300 dpi
Connects cascade memory A806 and memory B807
To expand the image data. Control of the above memory
Is a memory controller according to an instruction from the CPU 809.
808. In addition, development of image data
At this time, if rotation of characters or figures is required,
After turning on road 804, memory A806 or memo
Transfer to the B807. An image is stored in the memory A 806 or the memory B
When the data development is completed, the CPU
Controller 808 and the data bus of the memory A 806.
Line 858 or the data bus line of memory B807.
859 to the output line 85 of the memory controller 808.
Connect to 5. Next, the CPU 809 operates as a dual port memory.
Image information from memory A 806 or memory B 807
Output mode. CPU 10 of core unit 10
03 is a reader via the communication circuit 1002 in the core unit 10.
C using the communication function built in the CPU 122 of the unit 1
The print output mode is set to the PU 122. Next, the CPU 1003 of the core unit 10
Nectar 1008 and connector 80 of formatter unit 8
Then, the timing generation circuit 802 is activated via the “0”.
The timing generation circuit 802 converts the signal from the core unit 10
The memory A 806 or the memory A 806
Is a timing for reading image information from memory B807
Generate a reset signal. Memory A806 or memory B8
07 is stored in a memory via a signal line 858.
The data is input to the controller 808. Memory controller
The output image information from the 808 is connected to the signal line 851 and the
The data is transferred to the core unit 10 via the connector 800. Core part 1
The output of the printer unit 2 from 0 is explained in the core unit 10.
It is executed according to the specified operation. (Description of Image Memory Unit 9)
The description of the memory portion 9 will be described with reference to FIG. The image memory section 9 is connected to a connector 900.
It is connected to the core unit 10 and exchanges various signals. Multi-value
The input signal 954 is under the control of the memory controller 905.
Are stored in the memory 904. Memory controller 90
5 is a memory 904 and a CP based on an instruction from the CPU 906.
A mode for exchanging data with the U bus 957,
The signal 954 is stored in the memory 9 under the control of the
04 and the memory contents from the memory 904
Read out and output to the signal line 955
Has functions. The memory 904 has a capacity of 32 Mbytes.
And A at a resolution of 400 dpi and 256 gradations
3 are stored. Timing generation circuit 902
Is connected to the connector 900 by the signal line 952.
Control signals (HSYNC, HEN,
VSYNC, VEN) and the following two machines
Generate signals to achieve performance. One is core 1
The function of storing information from 0 in the memory 904,
Read from memory 904 and transmit to signal line 955
Function. The dual port memory 903 has a signal line
The CPU 1003 of the core unit 10 via the
CPU 906 of the image memory unit 9 via the interface 957
Is connected. Each CPU uses this dual port
Commands are exchanged via the remote memory 903. The image information is stored in the image memory unit 9,
One embodiment of transferring this information to a computer will be described.
You. The 8-bit multi-level image signal from the reader unit 1
Memory 900 via a signal line 954 input from the
Controller 905. Memory controller 90
5 is a timing based on a signal 952 from the core unit 10.
The generation circuit 902 generates a timing signal 956,
The signal 954 is stored in the memory 904 according to the signal. The CPU 906 includes a memory controller 90
5 is connected to the CPU bus 957. CP
U906 reads image information from memory 904 sequentially.
However, the data is transferred to the dual port memory 903. Core part 1
CPU 1003 of the image memory unit 9
The image information of the port memory 903 is transferred to the signal line 95.
3. Read through connector 900 and
Transfer to the computer interface unit 7. Next, the data is sent from the computer 11.
An embodiment for outputting image information to the printer unit 2 will be described.
I do. Image information sent from computer 11
Is the core via the computer interface unit 7.
It is sent to the unit 10. The CPU 1003 of the core unit 10 is a CP
Image via U bus 1054 and connector 1009
Image information is stored in the dual port memory 903 of the memory unit 9.
Forwarding information. At this time, the CPU 906 operates as a memory controller.
Controller 905 and the CPU bus 957 to the memory 904
Connect to CPU 906 is a dual port memory
Image information from the memory controller 905
Through the memory 904. Image to memory 904
When the transfer of the image information is completed, the CPU
And control the data line of the memory 904
Connect to signal 955. The CPU 906 has a dual port memory 9
Communication with the CPU 1003 of the core unit 10
From the memory 904 to the printer unit 2 through the core unit 10
Make settings to print out the image. The setting for printing out the image is completed.
Then, the CPU 906 causes the timing generation circuit 902 to
Activate and send a predetermined timing signal from signal line 956
Is output to the memory controller 905. Memory controller
The roller 905 receives a signal from the timing generation circuit 902
Read image information from the memory 904 in synchronization with
The signal is transmitted to the signal line 955 and output to the connector 900.
Then, the data is output from the connector 900 to the printer 3. (Explanation of Operation) The configuration described above is provided.
In the present embodiment, an image processing job such as an image output
The operation of taking a copy will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
You. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the automatic collection of a copy in this embodiment.
It is a flowchart showing an example of a collection procedure. The operator who starts the job operates the operation unit at the time of starting.
The user inputs his / her user code from 124. This user
The code is transmitted to the CPU 1003 of the core unit 10 and the CP
U1003 identifies the person who started the job (S11). Use of a user who needs automatic collection of a copy
List of user codes is stored in advance by the
1003 is written in the memory device inside the CPU
1003 is the list and the user code identified in S11
And (S12). If the activator is included in the list, S1
Go to Step 3 and set the destination of the image data of the job
Switch from the original destination to the file section 5 and perform image processing
Execute the job. Then, the image output to the file section 5
The image data is transferred to the original destination again (S14). this
Steps S13 and S14, the job output image
A copy of the image data is left in the file section 5. On the other hand, in S12, the activator is added to the list.
Not included, image processing jobs do not require duplicates
If it is determined to be the one, the process proceeds to S15, and the original
The image processing job is executed with the destination set as the output destination. This place
If so, no copy is left. At step S11, the job
Entered from the operation unit 124 to identify the actor
Judgment based on user code
Magnetic, electronic, mechanical, etc.
A well-known ID card with user code recorded by various means
May be used. In addition, a job is
If the user code is activated, the user code
From an input device such as a keyboard attached to the data 11
And the user code is stored in a computer interface unit.
7 to the CPU 1003 of the core unit 10,
It is used in the same way as described above. In this embodiment, a copy is set as an output destination to be left.
Although the file section 5 is adopted, the printer section
Files such as the similiar section, computer interface section, etc.
A device that has an image output function other than the file
It is OK to perform copy collection processing such as leaving as lint output
Needless to say, In this embodiment, first, a copy is left.
Output image data to the output destination, and then output the job
Transfer the image first by two steps
This can be done simultaneously or vice versa
It is needless to say that the steps may be performed in this order. In this embodiment, only this condition is considered.
However, a logical OR with another condition described in another embodiment or
Judgment of job conditions is performed based on logical product combination.
By doing so, finer control is possible
Needless to say. As described above, according to this embodiment,
Image processing started by a predetermined specific operator
Leave the results of the processing job in an image file etc.
Is possible, and the operator who always needs a copy
When executing a job, perform the operation twice to keep a copy
You can save time. [Second Embodiment] Hereinafter, a composite image processing apparatus will be described.
Of the second embodiment of obtaining a copy related to an image processing job in the second embodiment
Explain the work. In this embodiment, the composite image processing device
The configuration of the device is the same as that of the first embodiment,
Detailed description regarding the configuration and operation of the device will be omitted. FIG. 11 shows a copy of the copy in the second embodiment.
It is a flowchart showing an example of a dynamic collection procedure. When the job is started by the operator, the job
Input device, conversion device, output device according to the type of image processing
The combination of force devices is determined by the CPU 1003 of the core unit 10.
CPU 1003 determines from this combination
The image data input source of the image is determined (S21). Inputting image data that requires automatic collection of a copy
A list of power sources is stored in advance in the CPU 10 by the administrator.
03 is stored in a memory device inside the CPU 10
03 is the list and the image data input source identified in S21
Are compared (S22). If the input source is included in the list, S2
The image data is transferred to the original destination again (S24). this
Steps S23 and S24, the job output image
A copy of the image data is left in the file section. On the other hand, in S22, the image processing job is
If it is determined that the request is not required, S2
5 and the image processing job is performed with the original destination as the output destination.
Execute. In this case, no copy is left. In step S21, the image data
The information specified as the input source for the data
Simulator (receiver), Computer interface (receiver)
), Phone type of facsimile transmission source
No., connected by computer interface
Computer ID and image data on the computer
Application software used for sending out, dry
Any ID such as bath software may be used. In this embodiment, the output for which a copy should be kept
The file unit 5 is adopted as the first, but the printer unit,
Facsimile unit, computer interface unit, etc.
Device with image output function other than file part
You may. In this embodiment, first, a copy is left.
It goes without saying that the steps may be performed in this order. In this embodiment, only this condition is considered.
Needless to say. As described above, according to the present embodiment,
Image data is input by a predetermined specific image data input source.
Automatically prints the results of a given image processing job
It is possible to leave a copy in the file,
Image processing jobs from image data input sources
When executing, save the trouble of having to make a copy twice
be able to. [Third Embodiment] Hereinafter, a composite image processing apparatus will be described.
Example 3 of a copy automatic collecting operation in the embodiment will be described. What
In this embodiment, the configuration and operation of the composite image processing apparatus are as follows.
This is the same as the first embodiment, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the automatic sampling operation of the third embodiment.
6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the first embodiment. When the job is started by the operator, the job
The image data input source of the image is determined (S31). Inputting image data that requires automatic collection of a copy
03 is the list and the image data output destination identified in S31
Are compared (S32). The output destination is included in the list
In step S33, the destination of the image data of the job is
Switch from the original destination set by the initiator to the file section 5
Then, the image processing job is executed. Then, file part 5
Is transferred to the original destination again (S
34). By these steps of S33 and S34,
A copy of the job output image data is left in the file section. On the other hand, in S32, the image processing job is
If it is determined that the request is not required, S3
Execute. In this case, no copy is left. In step S31, the image data
The information specified as the output destination of the data
X-millimeter section (transmission), computer interface section
(Sending), etc., the device type, and the facsimile destination phone
Number, connected by computer interface
Application software used to receive the
Any of IDs such as ivasoft may be used. In this embodiment, the output for which a copy should be kept
You can do it. In this embodiment, first, a copy is left.
May be performed in this order. In this embodiment, only this condition is considered.
Exports image data to a predetermined image data output destination.
Automatically output image processing job results to image files
It is possible to leave a copy for
When executing an image processing job for a certain image output destination,
It is possible to save the trouble of twice performing the operation for leaving the image. [Fourth Embodiment] Hereinafter, a composite image processing apparatus will be described.
Example 4 of a copy automatic collecting operation in the embodiment will be described. What
This is the same as the first embodiment, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted. FIG. 13 shows an automatic sampling operation procedure of the fourth embodiment.
6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the first embodiment. When a job is started by the operator, the job
To determine the conversion to be applied to the image data of the
1). Image data conversion that requires automatic collection of a copy
The replacement list is stored in the CPU 100 by the administrator in advance.
3 is written in the internal memory device and the CPU 100
3 shows this list and the image data conversion identified in S41.
A comparison is made (S42). The transformation to be added is included in the list
If so, the process proceeds to S43, where the image data of the job is addressed.
The file destination 5 from the original destination set by the initiator
Switch and execute the image processing job. Then, Phi
The image data output to the controller 5 is transferred to the original destination again.
(S44). By the steps of S43 and S44,
A copy of the job's output image data
It is. On the other hand, in S42, the image processing job is
If it is determined that the request is not required, S4
Execute. In this case, no copy is left. In step S41, the image data
The information specified as the conversion type of the formatter
Descriptions for image rasterization performed by 8
Word type, or binarization circuit 1012, expansion circuit 1
022, rotation circuit 1015, etc.
There are parameters to be defined. Further, in this embodiment, the output for which a copy should be kept
You can also. In this embodiment, first, a copy is left.
May be performed in this order. In this embodiment, only this condition is taken into consideration.
Converted by a predetermined specific image data conversion device
The result of the image processing job to which the
It is possible to leave as a copy, it is necessary to leave a copy
When running an image processing job that adds image conversion,
It is possible to save the trouble of twice performing the operation for leaving a copy. [Fifth Embodiment] Hereinafter, a composite image processing apparatus will be described.
Example 5 of the copy automatic collecting operation in the embodiment will be described. What
This is the same as the first embodiment, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the automatic sampling operation of the fifth embodiment.
Combination of force devices and images provided by input devices
The amount of data is determined by the CPU 1003 of the core unit 10.
CPU 1003 determines this combination and the input data.
The job processing time is calculated from the amount (S51). For example, a computer interface unit
7 and the combination of formatter unit 8 and printer unit 2
Therefore, rasterization of data described in page description language
For example, when a size and print job is started,
The number of output document pages transmitted from the computer 11 to the CP
Received by U1003 and required for 1-page expansion printing processing
By multiplying the standard time by the number of output document pages.
To estimate the processing time. Regarding the processing time of the job,
The processing time range (lower limit and upper limit) that requires
Memory device inside CPU 1003 in advance by the user
The CPU 1003 determines this range and S5
A comparison is made with the processing time calculated in step 1 (S52). The calculated processing time is included in the range.
In this case, the process proceeds to step S53, where the destination of the image data of the job is set.
Switch from the original destination set by the mover to the file section 5
54). By these steps of S53 and S54,
A copy of the job output image data is left in the file section. On the other hand, in S52, the image processing job is
If it is determined that the request is not required, S5
Execute. In this case, no copy is left. In this embodiment, a copy is set as an output destination to be left.
Use a device that has an image output function other than the file section.
Image processing job results that require a predetermined processing time
Can be left as a copy in the image file,
Image processing that takes a long time to process when
Twice to save a copy when executing a management job
You can save time and effort. [Sixth Embodiment] Hereinafter, a composite image processing apparatus will be described.
Example 6 of a copy automatic collecting operation in the embodiment will be described. What
This is the same as the first embodiment, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted. FIG. 15 shows an automatic sampling operation procedure of the sixth embodiment.
The output data amount of the job is calculated from the amount (S61). For example, a computer interface unit
U1003 receives the data amount after expansion for one page
Expansion processing by multiplying by the number of output document pages
Then, the output data amount is calculated. As for the output data amount of the job,
The range (lower and upper limit) of the amount of data that requires dynamic collection is
Memory inside the CPU 1003 in advance by the administrator
The CPU 1003 has written this range
The data amount calculated in S61 is compared (S62). The calculated data amount is included in the range.
In this case, the process advances to step S63 to set the destination of the image data of the job.
64). By these steps of S63 and S64,
A copy of the job output image data is left in the file section. On the other hand, in S62, the image processing job is
If it is determined that the request is not required, S6
An image processing device that handles a predetermined amount of image data.
Job results can be saved as a copy in the image file
When it is necessary to start over
Executing image processing jobs with large amounts of loaded data
Or vice versa, storage of image file storage
Perform a small amount of image processing jobs that do not
Can save you the trouble of having to make a copy twice.
it can. [Seventh Embodiment] Hereinafter, a composite image processing apparatus will be described.
Example 7 of a copy automatic collecting operation in the embodiment will be described. What
This is the same as the first embodiment, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted. FIG. 16 shows an automatic sampling operation procedure of the seventh embodiment.
6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the first embodiment. When the job is started by the operator, the
A diagram built in by the CPU 1003 of the unit 10
The current time is read from the calendar IC that does not
The CPU 1003 determines the job activation time (S7
1). Automatically taking a copy of the job start time
Start time range (start time and end time)
However, the contents inside the CPU 1003 are
Memory device, and the CPU 1003
The box and the processing time calculated in S71 are compared (S7
2). The determined start time is included in the range.
In this case, the process advances to step S73 to set the destination of the image data of the job.
74). By these steps of S73 and S74,
A copy of the job output image data is left in the file section. On the other hand, in S72, the image processing job is
If it is determined that the request is not required, S7
An image processing program executed at a predetermined specific time range
For example, such as regular communication by facsimile
When performing a specific image processing job that requires a copy
The operation of leaving a copy twice can be saved.
You. [Eighth Embodiment] The following is an explanation of a composite image processing apparatus.
Example 8 of the copy automatic collecting operation in the embodiment will be described. What
This is the same as the first embodiment, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted. FIG. 17 shows an automatic sampling operation procedure according to the eighth embodiment.
6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the first embodiment. The operator who starts the job operates the operating unit
From 124, a job attribute is added. This job attribute is
A is transmitted to the CPU 1003 of the
Identifies the job attribute (S81). Automatic collection of copy
The list of required job attributes is
Written to the memory device inside the CPU 1003
The CPU 1003 has identified this list in S81.
The job attribute is compared with the job attribute (S82). When the job attribute is included in the list
Proceeding to S83, the initiator sets the destination of the image data of the job.
Switching from the set original destination to the file section 5, the image
Execute the processing job. Then, output to file section 5
The transferred image data is transferred to the original destination again (S84).
By the steps of S83 and S84, the output of the job is performed.
A copy of the force image data is left in the file section 5. On the other hand, in S82, the image processing job is
If it is determined that the request is not required, S8
Execute. In this case, no copy is left. In step S81, the job
In order to identify the attribute, the operator selects the operation unit 124.
Judgment based on the job attribute information input from
However, at this time, "emergency" provided in the operation unit 124,
For expressing attribute information such as "important" and "normal"
A dedicated key can also be used. FIG. 18 shows a numeric keypad 1804 and an output destination (file).
File, fax, etc.) Designated key 1805-7, star
Key 1808, display 1809, etc.
Operation unit 12 provided with keys 1801, 1802, 1803
4 shows an example. [0186] A job from the external computer 11
Is started, the job attributes must be entered on the computer
Keyboard device or pointing device attached to
Input from an input device such as a
Code via the computer interface unit 7
The information is transmitted to the CPU 1003 of the core unit 10. Job attributes
Computer 11 is provided to prompt the
FIG. 19 shows an example of the input screen displayed on the ray device. Figure
19, a parameter for designating a normal print mode.
Job attributes such as normal, critical, urgent etc. along with meter display
Is displayed on the display of the computer 11.
Indicates the status displayed on the job
By pointing with a pointing device, etc.
The job attributes described above are input and transferred to the core unit 10. In this embodiment, a copy is set as an output destination to be left.
For image processing jobs for which the operator has given certain attributes at
It is possible to save the result in the image file as a copy
For example, a job with the attribute "important"
When performing an image processing job that requires a copy,
It is possible to save the trouble of twice performing the operation for leaving a copy. [0191] As described above, according to the present invention,According to
Operators are troublesome for image processing jobs that require a copy
It is possible to leave a copy of the image without fail.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an overall view of an image forming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 illustrates a reader unit 1 and a printer unit 2 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an image processing unit in the reader unit 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a core unit 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the fax unit 4 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a file unit 5 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a computer interface unit 7 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a formatter unit 8 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a block diagram of an image memory unit 9 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a copy automatic collecting operation procedure in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a copy automatic collecting operation procedure according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a copy automatic collecting operation procedure in a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an automatic copy collecting operation procedure according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a copy automatic collecting operation procedure according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a copy automatic collecting operation procedure in a sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a copy automatic collecting operation procedure in a seventh embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a copy automatic collecting operation procedure according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of an operation unit according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of display contents of a computer according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention. [Description of Signs] 1 Reader unit 2 Printer unit 3 External device 4 Fax unit 5 File unit 7 Computer interface unit 8 Formatter unit 9 Image memory unit 10 Core unit 11 Computer device 12 External storage device
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(57) [Claims 1] Image data input means having a function as an input source of image data, image data conversion means having a function of converting image data, and A composite image processing apparatus capable of connecting a first image data output unit having a function and a second image data output unit having a function as an output destination of image data, the image data being interposed in an image processing job. Identify input sources
An image data input source identifying means for the image identified by the image data input source identifying means
When the image processing job is executed, in addition to the first image output means which is the original image data output destination, the image processing job is also executed to a predetermined second image output means. Control means for transmitting image data of a job. 2. It has a function as an input source of image data.
An image data input unit and an image data conversion function.
Image data conversion means and function as output destination of image data
First image data output means having image data output
A second image data output unit having the function of
A connectable composite image processing apparatus , comprising: image data output destination identifying means for identifying an image data output destination intervening in an image processing job; and the image identified by the image data output destination identifying means. when the image data output means for intervening on the image processing job is image data output destination the predetermined, wherein the image processing di
Job execution, the image data output destination
Predetermined second image output means in addition to the first image output means
For sending image data of the image processing job
Double if the image processing apparatus characterized by comprising: a control means. 3. A function as an input source of image data.
A composite image processing apparatus that can be connected , comprising: image data conversion identifying means for identifying image data conversion intervening in an image processing job; and image data intervening in the image processing job identified by the image data conversion identifying means. When the conversion means performs predetermined image data conversion, the image processing job
In addition to one image output means, a predetermined second image output means
Also a control means for sending image data of the image processing job.
Double if the image processing apparatus characterized by comprising: a stage, a. 4. It has a function as an input source of image data.
A connectable composite image processing apparatus , comprising: a job processing time calculation unit that measures or predicts a time required to execute an image processing job;
When the time required for the image processing job is within a predetermined range ,
At this time, the first image which is the original image data output destination of the process
In addition to the output means, the image is also output to a predetermined second image output means.
Double if the image processing apparatus characterized by comprising a control means for sending the image data of the image processing job. 5. A function as an input source of image data.
A connectable composite image processing apparatus , comprising: an image data amount measuring unit that measures a data amount of image data handled by an image processing job; and an amount of image data handled by the image processing job measured by the image data amount measuring unit. Is within a predetermined range, when executing the image processing job,
The first image output, which is the original image data output destination of the process
In addition to the image processing means, the predetermined second image output means is also used for the image processing.
Double if the image processing apparatus characterized by comprising a control means for sending the image data of the management job. 6. A function as an input source of image data.
A composite image processing apparatus that can be connected , wherein a job execution time measurement unit that measures a time at which an image processing job is executed, and a time at which the image processing job is measured by the job execution time measurement unit are predetermined. When the value is within the range given, when executing the image processing job,
Double if the image processing apparatus characterized by comprising a control means for sending the image data of the job. 7. A function as an input source of image data.
A composite image processing apparatus that can be connected , wherein a job attribute adding unit that enables an operator who starts an image processing job to start by adding a job attribute to image data; and in the case where the job attribute recognition means, the job attributes recognized by the job attribute recognition means included in the attribute predetermined, the image processing di
Double if the image processing apparatus characterized by comprising: a control means. 8. The image data input means is one of image reading means for changing a document image into image data, facsimile receiving means, computer interface means for receiving data from an external computer, and image file reading means. The image data conversion means is one or more of an image formatter, a scaling means, and a rotation means for rasterizing coded image data and converting the image data into image data; The first and second image data output means include an image output means for outputting image data as a visible image, a facsimile transmission means, a computer interface means for sending data to an external computer, and an image for storing image data. One of the file writing means
8. The method according to claim 1, wherein the number is one or more.
The composite image processing device according to any one of the above. 9. The composite image processing apparatus according to claim 8 , wherein said second image data output means is an image file writing means for storing image data. A 10. A further operator identification means for identifying an operator who activates the image processing job, the control hand
When the operator who has started the image processing job identified by the operator identifying means is a predetermined operator, the step is a processing step when executing the image processing job.
8. The image data according to claim 1 , wherein
The composite image processing device according to any one of the above. 11. It has a function as an input source of image data.
One image data input means and image data conversion function
Image data conversion means and a device as an output destination of image data.
A first image data output means having
A second image data output means having a function as a force destination,
Image processing method for a composite image processing apparatus
Image data to determine if it is the input image data source
Input source determination step, and intervening in the image processing job
Image data output means for outputting predetermined image data.
Image data output destination determination step
And image data transformation intervening in the image processing job.
Whether the conversion means is a predetermined image data conversion
Image data conversion determining step, and the image processing
Processing time determining step of determining whether the
A data amount determining step of determining whether the value is
The time at which the image processing job was executed is predetermined
An execution time determining step of determining whether the value is within a range,
And an operation by an operator who starts the image processing job
The image processing by the image data input source determining step.
The image data input source intervening in the job is
If it is determined to be an image data input source, and
The image processing job is executed by the image data output destination determining step.
The image data output means interposed in the
Data output destination and the image data
Intervening in the image processing job by the data conversion determination step
And the processing time determination process.
The time required for the image processing job is determined in advance
If the value is determined to be within the specified range, and
The image processing job is handled by the data amount determination step.
The amount of image data is within a predetermined range.
If it is determined, and the execution time determination step
The time at which the image processing job was executed is predetermined.
If the value is determined to be within the range of
Start the image processing job in the job attribute determination step.
Added to the image data through the
Determined job attributes are included in predetermined attributes
In addition to the first image output means as the data output destination, a predetermined second
The image data of the image processing job is also output to the image output means.
Control step for sending, the image processing of the composite image processing apparatus characterized by comprising
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