INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS and storage medium

AGGREGATE ANALYSIS OF TEXT CAPTURES PERFORMED BY MULTIPLE USERS FROM RENDERED DOCUMENTS

A facility for analyzing text capture operation traffic is described. The system receives indications of operations for capturing text from rendered documents performed by a plurality of users. The system performs collective analysis on the received indications, and outputs a result produced by the analysis.

ARCHIVE OF TEXT CAPTURES FROM RENDERED DOCUMENTS

A facility for storing a text capture data structure for a particular user is described. The data structure comprises a number of entries. Each entry corresponds to a text capture operation performed by the user from a rendered document. Each entry contains information specifying the text captured in the text capture operation.

Apparatus that detects person by using sonic sensor, method, electronic apparatus that includes the detection apparatus, and storage medium

An information processing apparatus including: a sonic sensor that outputs a sonic wave and receives a reflected wave of the output sonic wave; and a control unit configured to determine whether a person exists on a periphery of the information processing apparatus based on distance data and background data, wherein the distance data indicates intensity of a reflected wave in fixed time units received by the sonic sensor during a predetermined period of time after a sonic wave is output from the sonic sensor, the fixed time units being obtained by dividing the predetermined period of time, and the background data is past distance data prepared in advance.

IMAGE FORMATION APPARATUS, RECORDING MEDIUM, AND CONTROL METHOD

The image formation apparatus includes a display including a plurality of LEDs. The display also includes infrared sensors that detect a gesture that is a movement of a hand of a user. On the display, when some of the plurality of LEDs are turned on, a home screen for selecting a function executable by the image formation apparatus, a screen for selecting an operation condition in various types of functions, a screen for confirming the selected function and operation condition, and a screen for executing the function are displayed, and a gesture for instructing an instructable content is notified in each screen. The user views the screen and instructs a desired content with a gesture.

Display device, electronic device and image processing apparatus including the display device, and method of displaying information

On a touch-panel display of an image forming apparatus, a function selecting area and a preview area are displayed next to each other. On the function selecting area, a function setting menu is displayed in one display mode among an icon mode in which only a group of icons are displayed, a regular mode in which a group of icons and a group of texts are displayed, and an express mode in which a group of icons, a group of texts and a group of function setting buttons are displayed. In the icon mode, detailed preview information is displayed on a large preview area, and in the express mode, detailed function selecting information is displayed on a large function selecting area.

IMAGE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DISPLAY OF CAPTURED IMAGE

An image management apparatus controls a display of a captured image, the apparatus being connected to a communication terminal through a network. The apparatus includes a receiver and circuitry. The receiver receives, from the communication terminal, an instruction for displaying a drawn image drawn by a user on a captured image while the captured image is being displayed to the user, the captured image being a full spherical panoramic image. The circuitry generates an attachment image containing the drawn image, and attaches the attachment image containing the drawn image to the captured image, the attachment image containing the drawn image being a planar image.

Fuel cell stack compression devices and methods

A ceramic baffle is configured to place a load on a stack of electrochemical cells and direct a reactant feed flow stream to the stack.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND DOCUMENT SCANNING SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME

The present invention enables a user to record a captured image at a desired timing without performing any special operation while pushing down a document with a hand and properly maintaining a paper surface during scanning.

Digital photo frame

The photo frame (11, 13, 15) of the invention comprises a display and electronic circuitry, wherein the electronic circuitry is operative to display at least a part of a photograph on the display, detect a further photo frame within a certain distance of the photo frame and/or a movement of the photo frame, select a part of the photograph in dependence on the detected movement and/or a position of the detected further photo frame, and display the selected part of the photograph on the display. The computer program product of the invention enables a programmable device to function as the photo frame of the invention.

IMAGE FORMATION APPARATUS, TERMINAL DEVICE, IMAGE FORMATION SYSTEM, AND CONTROL PROGRAM

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image formation apparatus capable of performing data transfer through continuous and intuitive operation. SOLUTION: When an MFP has nip operation detected in an address input field on an operation panel during mail transmission (S43), the current execution state is saved, and a command for making a portable terminal start an address book application is generated and stored (S44). When release operation is detected afterward in the portable terminal (S52), the MFP informed of that transmits the command to the portable terminal (S45). When an address book is started on the portable terminal and the nip operation is detected on address information (S55), the address is saved as an object to be transmitted (S56). Once the release operation on the MFP is detected (S46), mail transmission is restarted from the stored state in a state in which the address is acquired from the portable terminal and input (S48). COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT ...

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНЫМ ОБОРУДОВАНИЕМ

Изобретение относятся к области «умных» домов. Технический результат заключается в обеспечении возможности управления целевым интеллектуальным устройством без пульта дистанционного управления. Такой результат достигается тем, что при приеме запроса на получение изображения, отправленного от интеллектуального мата через передаточное устройство, получают изображения положения, в котором находится интеллектуальный мат, для получения первого изображения, причем запрос на получение изображения срабатывает, когда пользователь использует интеллектуальный мат; определяют информацию о глазе пользователя и определяют идентификационную информацию об оборудовании на основе первого изображения, причем идентификационная информация об оборудовании позволяет определение целевого интеллектуального оборудования, являющегося объектом управления; и отправляют идентификационную информацию об оборудовании и информации о глазе в передаточное устройство для осуществления передаточным устройством управления целевым ...

Image Capturing Apparatus

VIDEODISC SELECTION DEVICE

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE GESTURE RECOGNITION

Systems and methods are described for adaptively recognizing gestures indicated by user inputs received from a touchpad, touchscreen, directional pad, mouse or other multi-directional input device. If a user's movement does not indicate a gesture using current gesture recognition parameters, additional processing can be performed to recognize the gesture using other factors. The gesture recognition parameters can then be adapted so that subsequent user inputs that are similar to the previously-rejected inputs will appropriately trigger gesture commands as desired by the user. Gestural data or parameters may be locally or remotely stored for further processing.

Device management system for image forming apparatus, and method for forming image on recording material

INTERFACE Of USER Of CAMERA NUMERICAL USING EPIC OF the HAND

Procédés de commande (60), appareils photographiques numériques (10) et interface d'utilisateur d'appareil photographique numérique (11) réagissant à des gestes du bras (51), de la main (52) et/ou du doigt (53). L'appareil photographique numérique reconnaît les gestes du bras, de la main et/ou du doigt comme des entrées dans son interface d'utilisateur et réagit pour mettre en oeuvre des tâches ou des opérations prédéterminées.

Electronic device and method for print and fax thereof

A method for print and fax is provided. The method is used for an electronic device storing at least one electronic file and a relationship table. The relationship table records the corresponding relationships between a number of handwriting input commands and a number of instructions. The method includes the following steps: displaying an electronic file in response to a user's input signals for opening and displaying the electronic file; determining whether the gesture of the user is a print gesture / a fax gesture according to the input signals of the user and the relationship table; retrieving the circled content of the electronic file via the user's gesture, if the gesture of the user is a print gesture / a fax gesture; and transmitting the circled content of the electronic file to a printer or faxing the circled content of the electronic file to a mailing address selected by the user. An electronic device is also provided.

DETERMINING ACTIONS INVOLVING CAPTURED INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC CONTENT ASSOCIATED WITH RENDERED DOCUMENTS

Information is captured from a rendered document with a handheld document data capture device. Electronic information associated with the rendered document is applied to determine the system's actions and/or behaviors in response to the data capture. In some embodiments, the electronic information is markup data or an action map associated with the rendered document. In some embodiments, an electronic counterpart corresponding to the rendered document is located, and information associated with the electronic counterpart is applied to determine actions and/or behaviors available to a user of the handheld document data capture device.

Content access with handheld document data capture devices

Embodiments of the disclosed innovations provide systems and methods for automatically locating and retrieving digital supplemental materials and counterparts of rendered documents. These systems and methods are especially useful when the provider or copyright holder of the digital document charges a fee for access to the digital materials. Some embodiments solve the technical problem of allowing a user to access restricted digital content associated with a rendered document via a search string captured from the rendered document. Some embodiments further provide automatic intermediation to gain access to protected digital materials.

Platen display system

A multifunctional printer comprising a liquid crystal layer mounted below a platen, with a light source positioned below the platen and liquid crystal layer. The multifunctional printer can display images using the liquid crystal layer and light source, such that the images are visible to users on the platen. The images can be deactivated and the platen made clear when users choose to scan documents placed on the platen. The images can include print previews, user interface components, and/or scan lines that indicate the boundaries of a scan area on the platen.

Method and system for character recognition

Character recognition is described. In one embodiment, it may use matched sequences rather than character shape to determine a computer-legible result.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

An operability of a user in an image processing apparatus such as a camera scanner is improved. For this purpose, the image processing apparatus has: a pickup image obtaining unit for obtaining a pickup image on a stage through an imaging unit; a distance image obtaining unit for obtaining a distance image on the stage through a solid measuring unit; a detecting unit for detecting the putting of an object on the stage based on the obtained pickup image; a projecting unit for projecting an operation display regarding the reading of the object onto the stage through a projector when the putting of the object is detected; a recognizing unit for recognizing a gesture of the user on the stage based on the obtained distance image; and a reading unit for obtaining a read image of the object in accordance with the gesture to the projected operation display.

Sensor unit and image processing device

A sensor apparatus includes a photosensitive sensor, a cover, and a moving mechanism. The photosensitive sensor includes a first lens and a second lens which focus on a photosensitive element. The cover includes a first slit arranged on an optical axis of the first lens and a second slit arranged on an optical axis of the second lens. The moving mechanism is configured to move the photosensitive sensor and the cover relative to each other so that the second slit is arranged on the optical axis of the first lens.

ESTABLISHING AN INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR RENDERED DOCUMENTS

A system for identifying an electronic counterpart for a rendered document is described. The system receives an indication of a text capture operation performed from a rendered document. The indication identifies a text sequence captured as part of the text capture operation, the identified text sequence comprising fewer than nine words. In response to receiving the indication, the system uniquely identifies an electronic document from which the rendered document was rendered.

OVERHEAD IMAGE-READING APPARATUS, IMAGE-PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT

According to the present disclosure, a page-turned bound medium is read continuously to acquire images, it is determined whether there is any image without the appearance of a foreign object out of the images corresponding to the same page, when it is determined that there is any image without the appearance of the foreign object, the image without the appearance of the foreign object is acquired as an output image, and when it is determined that there is not any image without the appearance of the foreign object, the images corresponding to the same page are combined to acquire the output image.

OPERATING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, CONTROLLING METHOD OF IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, COMPUTER PROGRAM, AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

In order to be able to accept, on a preview display, operation to cope with various situations when using an image forming apparatus, an operating device comprises: a displaying unit configured to display a plurality of images within a preview display area; an accepting unit configured to accept a printing instruction for the image displayed by the displaying unit; and a display controlling unit configured to, in linkage with a printing performing state based on the printing instruction, display the images such that a partial image of the plurality of images is discharged from the preview display area and other image in the plurality of images is moved within the preview display area. 1. An operating device comprising:a displaying unit configured to display a plurality of images within a preview display area;an accepting unit configured to accept a printing instruction for the image displayed by the displaying unit; anda display controlling unit configured to, in linkage with a printing performing state based on the printing instruction, display the images such that a partial image of the plurality of images is discharged from the preview display area and other image in the plurality of images is moved within the preview display area.2. The operating device according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in linkage with the printing performing state claim 1 , the display controlling unit displays the images such that an image not displayed within the preview display area enters the preview display area.3. The operating device according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in a printing layout setting for printing the plurality of images to one paper claim 1 , the display controlling unit moves the plurality of images as a set.4. The operating device according to claim 1 , wherein the display controlling unit stops moving the image displayed within the preview display area claim 1 , in accordance with occurrence of a printing error.5. The operating device according to claim 1 , ...

MANIPULATION SYSTEM OPERABLE BY EYEWEAR TYPE TERMINAL DEVICE

Provided is a manipulation system that is capable of coping with a manipulation that deals with many selectable setting values in an easy way using an eyewear type terminal device. The eyewear type terminal device includes a view capturing part, a screen display part, a screen creation part that creates a screen on which selection items are arranged and display such a screen on the screen display part, a fixation point detection part, a sample data cutting out part cut out sample data from the front vision field image, and a communication part, the image forming apparatus performs an operation based on the selection item that is received from the eyewear type terminal device and identify a setting value candidate treated as the selection item based on the sample data for transmission to the eyewear type terminal device. 1. A manipulation system comprising:a main body device; andan eyewear type terminal device that is configured to be mounted on a head of a user,the eyewear type terminal device includinga view capturing part that is configured to capture an image of a front vision field of the user,an eyeball capturing part that is configured to capture an image of an eyeball of the user,a screen display part that is configured to be visible for the user,a screen creating part that is configured to create a screen on which selection items are arranged and display such a screen on the screen display part,a fixation point detecting part that is configured to detect a fixation point of the user which is positioned on the screen display part based on the image captured by the eyeball capturing part and to accept an selection of one of the selection items which the user fixates, the fixation point detecting part being configured to identify the fixated point position on the image that is captured by the view capturing part based on the eyeball capturing part,a sample data cutting out part that is configured to cut out sample data from the image that is captured by the ...

Processing techniques for text capture from a rendered document

A facility for initiating a purchase is described. The facility receives a text sequence captured by a user from a rendered document using a handheld text capture device. The facility identifies in the received text sequence a reference to a distinguished product. In response to identifying the reference, the facility presents to the user an opportunity to place an order for the established product. If the user accepts the presented opportunity to order the distinct product, the facility orders the distinct product on behalf of the user.

Image forming apparatus and terminal device each having a touch panel recongising pinch gestures

MFP as an image forming apparatus includes a touch panel, a controller connected to the touch panel, a memory for storing a data file, and a communication device for communicating with another device. Continuously after two contacts are made on the touch panel, when a gesture of moving the two contacts in a direction that a spacing therebetween is decreased and then releasing the two contacts after being moved is detected (YES in Step 103), the controller identifies (S107) a file presented by an icon displayed in an area defined by the two contacts at least either of before and after being moved, as a file to be transferred, and transfers the file to be transferred to the other device in response to a request to transfer a file from the other device received by the communication device.

OPERATION INSTRUCTING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH THE SAME AND OPERATION INSTRUCTING METHOD

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an operation instructing device which can easily instruct enlargement/reduction of an image and precisely check to what size of an output image a displayed image corresponds, and to provide an image forming device equipped with the operation instructing device, and an operation instructing method. SOLUTION: The operation instructing device includes: a display section for displaying the image; and a detecting section for specifying a corresponding position on the image displayed on the display section by detecting a touched position. When the detecting section detects that at least two points A and B are touched in a partial region of the detecting section, which corresponds to the image, in a state where the image 520 is displayed on the display section, a distance between two points in the image formed on recording paper, which correspond to the two touched points when the image is assumed to be formed on the recording paper, is calculated and it is displayed ...

A method of processing a customer image order

DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A RENDERED DOCUMENTS

휴대가능 디바이스로서, 상기 휴대가능 디바이스가 오프라인인 동안, 렌더링된 문서로부터 스캐닝된 이미지 데이터를 수신하도록 구성된 광학 스캐너 디바이스; 상기 스캐닝된 이미지 데이터를 텍스트 데이터로 변환하도록 구성된 제1 로직; 상기 스캐닝된 이미지 데이터로부터 변환된 상기 텍스트 데이터의 양을 판정하도로 구성된 제2 로직; 상기 스캐닝된 이미지 데이터로부터 변환된 상기 텍스트 데이터의 양을 미리 정해진 임계 레벨과 비교하여 상기 스캐닝된 이미지 데이터로부터 변환된 상기 텍스트 데이터의 양이 상기 렌더링된 문서를 고유하게 식별하기에 충분한지 판정하도록 구성된 제3 로직; 및 사용자 인터페이스를 포함하고, 상기 제3 로직이 상기 스캐닝된 이미지 데이터로부터 변환된 상기 텍스트 데이터의 양이 상기 렌더링된 문서를 고유하게 식별하기에 충분하다고 판정하면, 상기 사용자 인터페이스는 상기 스캐닝된 이미지 데이터로부터 변환된 상기 텍스트 데이터의 양이 상기 렌더링된 문서를 고유하게 식별하기에 충분하다는 제1 표시를 통신하고, 상기 제3 로직이 상기 스캐닝된 이미지 데이터로부터 변환된 상기 텍스트 데이터의 양이 상기 렌더링된 문서를 고유하게 식별하기에 충분하지 않다고 판정하면, 상기 사용자 인터페이스는 상기 스캐닝된 이미지 데이터로부터 변환된 상기 텍스트 데이터의 양이 상기 렌더링된 문서를 고유하게 식별하기에 충분하지 않다는 제2 표시를 통신하는 휴대가능 디바이스가 제공된다.

Photography assist using smart contact lenses

A computer program in a computer system with one or more processors receives digital image data from a smart camera and sends the digital image data from the smart camera to smart contact lenses worn by a first user in the digital image data. The approach includes one or more processors receiving from a user interface in the smart camera, an instruction, from a second user, for at least one change to the first user and sending the instruction for the at least one change to the smart contact lenses worn by the first user.

DISPLAY PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

An image processing apparatus displays an input screen including a setting area in which setting items are selectably arranged, and detects an operation on the input screen. When a flick operation has been detected in the setting area, the image processing apparatus enlarges the setting area, and moves the setting items in the setting area based on the speed of the flick operation. Then, the image processing apparatus sets a setting item in a selection area among a plurality of the setting items arranged in the enlarged setting area to a selected state. 1. A display processing apparatus comprising:a display unit configured to display an input screen including a setting area in which setting items are selectably arranged;a detection unit configured to detect an operation on the input screen;a control unit configured to control the change of setting items arranged in the setting area based on the detected operation, wherein, when the detection unit has detected a flick operation by a pointing device in the setting area, the control unit increases the number of the setting items arranged in the setting area and moves the setting items in the setting area based on the speed of the flick operation; anda selection unit configured to set a setting item in a predetermined selection area in the setting area to a selected state among the increased setting items.2. The display processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit enlarges the setting area on which the flick operation has been detected claim 1 , and increases the number of the setting items arranged in the setting area.3. The display processing apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the selectable setting items include a standard setting item corresponding to a standard setting and an arbitrary setting item corresponding to an arbitrary setting, andwherein the control unit controls the display of the standard setting item so as to be distinguished from the display of the arbitrary setting item ...

CAMERA ZOOM INDICATOR IN MOBILE DEVICES

A computing device is described that outputs, for display at a display device, a graphical user interface including a graphical zoom indicator associated with a zoom operation of a camera. The graphical zoom indicator includes an inner fixed circle, an outer fixed circle, and an adjustable circle. The computing device receives an indication of an input detected at an input device, and based at least in part on the indication of the input, the computing device determines an adjustment to a zoom level of the zoom operation of the camera. Based at least in part on the adjustment to the zoom level of the zoom operation of the camera, the computing device updates the graphical user interface to modify a size of the adjustable circle based at least in part on the adjustment to the zoom level of the zoom operation of the camera.

DOCUMENT PROCESSING DEVICE AND COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

A document processing device including a touchscreen type operation panel and configured to be capable of communicating with a terminal device, a position of the terminal device being likely to move in accordance with operation by a user includes: a communication unit configured to transmit and receive a radio wave to and from the terminal device to perform communication; a communication intensity detection unit configured to detect communication intensity of the terminal device received at the communication unit; an operation information detection unit configured to detect operation information of input operation when the input operation for the operation panel is performed; and a data transfer amount control unit configured to control a data transfer amount in the communication between the terminal device and the communication unit based on the communication intensity detected by the communication intensity detection unit and the operation information detected by the operation information detection unit.

OPTICAL FLOW BASED TILT SENSOR

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for detecting a state of motion of a moving mobile camera to specify a user input to an application. SOLUTION: The method includes: accessing an image captured by an image sensor placed in an apparatus; identifying a first stationary feature present in the captured image; identifying a second stationary feature present in the captured image; and detecting a state of motion in a depth direction of the apparatus based on change in distance between the first and second features in the captured image. The second feature is different and distant from the first feature. The depth direction refers to a direction of motion of moving toward or away from the first and second features. COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSFERRING AN IMAGE BETWEEN TWO MOBILE TELEPHONE DEVICES

The present invention relates to a method for transferring an image from a mobile telephone device referred to as the transmitter (E) to another mobile telephone device referred to as the receiver (R), the method comprising a step (1) of preparing the transfer during which the user selects an image (P) stored in a memory of the transmitter (E), a receiver (R) is selected following a discovery phase and a radio frequency call is established between the transmitter and the receiver, a step (3) in which said transfer is confirmed by the user and a step (2) of actual transfer of said image (P) during which the actual transfer of said image begins. The method is characterized in that said actual selected image (P) transfer step (2) follows the step (1) of preparation for transfer of said image (P) and precedes the step (3) of confirmation of said transfer by the user. The present invention also relates to an image transfer system, to a mobile telephone device and to a computer program.

CAPTURING TEXT FROM RENDERED DOCUMENTS USING SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

A system for processing a text capture operation is described. The system receives text captured from a rendered document in the text capture operation. The system also receives supplemental information distinct from the captured text. The system determines an action to perform in response to the text capture operation based upon both the captured text and the supplemental information.

DATA CAPTURE FROM RENDERED DOCUMENTS USING HANDHELD DEVICE

A portable device having scanning, imaging or other data-capture capability is described. In some cases, the portable device can indicate to the user when enough information has been captured to uniquely identify a source document. In some cases, the portable device calculates timestamps and location-stamps indicating when and where a data capture occurred. In some cases, the portable device is controlled by gestures. In some cases, the portable scanning device has associated billing and content/service subscription information.

Display processing apparatus, control method, and computer program

An image processing apparatus displays an input screen including a setting area in which setting items are selectably arranged, and detects an operation on the input screen. When a flick operation has been detected in the setting area, the image processing apparatus enlarges the setting area, and moves the setting items in the setting area based on the speed of the flick operation. Then, the image processing apparatus sets a setting item in a selection area among a plurality of the setting items arranged in the enlarged setting area to a selected state.

PORTABLE MULTIFUNCTION DEVICE, METHOD, AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR ADJUSTING AN INSERTION POINT MARKER

In accordance with some embodiments, a computer-implemented method is performed at a portable electronic device with a touch screen display. The method includes: displaying a window on the touch-sensitive display; detecting a single-finger gesture on the touch-sensitive display; in response to the detected single-finger gesture on the touch-sensitive display, displaying a magnifying screen that includes an expanded view of a first portion of the window that comprises at least a part of the texts and an insertion marker; detecting movement of a single finger on the touch-sensitive display while the magnifying screen is displayed; and in response to detecting the movement of the single finger on the touch-sensitive display, replacing the display of the expanded view of the first portion of the window with an expanded view of the second portion of the window in the magnifying screen.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

An information processing apparatus includes a detection unit and a control unit. The detection unit detects motion of a user made between a display surface that displays an image of an object to be operated and the user. The motion is made without contact with the display surface. The control unit instructs the object to execute an operation corresponding to the detected motion of the user. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a detection unit that detects motion of a user made between a display surface that displays an image of an object to be operated and the user, the motion being made without contact with the display surface; anda control unit that instructs the object to execute an operation corresponding to the detected motion of the user.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the image of the object is displayed on the display surface on a basis of a captured image.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the detection unit detects motion of a hand or a finger of the user by processing a captured image.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the detection unit detects motion of a hand or a finger of the user using information on a measured distance.5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein an image of a hand or a finger of the user is displayed on the display surface as superposed on the image of the object.6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the operation corresponding to the motion of the user is prepared for each of individual portions of the object.7. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the control unit instructs the object to execute the operation in a case where the user is permitted to operate the object.8. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the user is notified in a case where the object is unable to execute the operation ...

Device and method for processing virtual worlds

A device and method for processing virtual worlds. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, information which is measured from the real world using characteristics of a sensor is transferred to a virtual world, to thereby implement an interaction between the real world and the virtual world. The disclosed device and method for processing virtual worlds involve selectively transferring information, from among the measured information, which is different from previously measured information. The disclosed device and method for processing virtual worlds involve transferring the entire measured information in the event that the measured information is significantly different from the previously measured information and for selectively transferring information, from among the measured information, which is different from the measured information in the event that the difference is not significant.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

An image forming apparatus includes a registration unit and a display. The registration unit registers an address that has been inputted. The display displays, in the case where the number of addresses that have been registered is less than a threshold, a first operation image, the first operation image including a first image for operating the image forming apparatus. The display displays, in the case where the number of addresses that have been registered is not less than the threshold, a second operation image, the second operation image including the address that has been registered and a second image for operating the image forming apparatus, the second image being smaller in display size than the first image. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:a registration unit that registers a fax address that has been inputted into an input unit; and that displays, when the number of fax addresses that have been inputted into the input unit and registered by the registration unit is less than a threshold, a first operation image, the first operation image including a first image for operating the image forming apparatus, and', 'that displays, when the number of fax addresses that have been inputted into the input unit and registered by the registration unit is not less than the threshold, a second operation image, the second operation image including the fax address that has been registered and a second image for operating the image forming apparatus, the second image being smaller in display size than the first image., 'a display'}2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe first image includes part of the second image and a character that describes the second image.3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the first operation image includes a first plurality of images for a first plurality of operations of the image forming apparatus,wherein the second operation image includes a second plurality of images for a second ...

OPERATION PANEL AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Provided is an operation panel using a touch panel method disposed on an image forming apparatus, wherein a CPU judges whether the same coordinate of an input section is in a pressurization when the operation panel is turned on and whether the first time period has elapsed while the above pressurization continues at the same coordinate, makes a display section to display a massage that the input section is unusable and a message to prompt a user to switch the input section to a substitution device, judges whether the pressurization continues after the second time period and the first time period have elapsed and makes the display section to display a warning to indicate that a malfunction occurs at the input section of the operation panel in case the input section is judged to be in the pressurization after the second time period elapsed.

Sensor unit and image processing device

A sensor apparatus includes a photosensitive sensor, a cover, and a moving mechanism. The photosensitive sensor includes a first lens and a second lens which focus on a photosensitive element. The cover includes a first slit arranged on an optical axis of the first lens and a second slit arranged on an optical axis of the second lens. The moving mechanism is configured to move the photosensitive sensor and the cover relative to each other so that the second slit is arranged on the optical axis of the first lens.

OPTICAL FLOW BASED TILT SENSOR

Image forming apparatus and terminal device each having touch panel

An image forming apparatus includes a touch panel, a controller connected to the touch panel, and a memory. When a pinch-in gesture on the touch panel is detected during execution of an application, the controller stores, in the memory, information showing a state of processing of the application when the pinch-in gesture is detected, and when a pinch-out gesture on the touch panel is detected, the controller reads the stored information showing the state of processing of the application from the memory, and resumes processing of the application from the state shown by the information.

Methods and systems for remotely controlling electronic apparatus

The present invention provides an electronic apparatus and a method for remotely controlling the same, wherein an embodiment of a method for remotely controlling an electronic apparatus, performed by a processor of the electronic apparatus, comprises the following steps. Existence of an object in close proximity to the electronic apparatus is detected. A camera module of the electronic apparatus is turned on to capture a series of images. A control operation in response to the captured images is determined. The control operation is performed to an electronic device of the electronic apparatus. The invention may carry out remote control to electronic apparatuses without contact.

PROCESS AND a SYSTEM OF TRANSFER Of an IMAGE BETWEEN TWO APPARATUSES OF Mobile telephony

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANIPULATION OF A DIGITAL IMAGE

A system for rendering a digital image includes a rendering device (12) for rendering a digital image and a camera (42) for capturing a sequence of images of a user. A conversion module (38) converts the sequence of images into a manipulation command for altering the rendering of the digital image. In one embodiment, the conversion module is a lip reading module that converts a sequence of images depicting the motion of the user's facial features into text tag or visual effects command. The text tag or command may then be applied to the digital image. The digital image may be divided into portions containing principle subject matter, and a text tag or visual effects command may be generated for one or more of the image portions. A facial detection module (40) may be employed to detect changes in the user's facial features to navigate among the image portions.

Optical Flow Based Tilt Sensor

A method is described for determining a description of motion of a moving mobile camera to determine a user input to an application. The method may involve capturing a series of images from a moving mobile camera and comparing stationary features present in the series of images. Optical flow analysis may be performed on the series of images to determine a description of motion of the moving mobile camera. Based on the determined motion, a user input to an application may be determined and the application may respond to the user input, for example, by updating a user interface of the application.

Processing techniques for visual capture data from a rendered document

A facility for navigating an electronic document is described. The facility receives user input selecting a portion of the content of a rendered document that constitutes a sentence fragment. In response to receiving the user input, the facility identifies an electronic document contained in a corpus of electronic documents, the identified electronic document containing the selected document portion. In response to receiving the user input, the facility further identifies a position within the identified electronic document at which the selected document portion occurs.

Image forming apparatus with playback mode, display method for an operation screen, and computer program

An image forming apparatus includes a display and a touch panel, and is provided with a normal mode in which processing is performed every time operation is performed with the touch panel and a play back mode in which processing is performed on the basis of recording of the operation, and the image forming apparatus includes a controller configured to determine a gesture represented by a series of touch events, store gesture log data and touch event log data to a storage unit, and determine display control processing. In the normal mode, the display control processing is determined on the basis of the gesture or an object. In the play back mode, the display control processing is determined on the basis of the gesture log data or the touch event log data. The determined display control processing is executed.

PROCESSING TECHNIQUES FOR TEXT CAPTURE FROM A RENDERED DOCUMENT

Image processing apparatus, image processing system, image processing method, and carrier medium

An image processing apparatus includes a first display unit that displays a video input on an operation and display unit, a second display unit that displays an input image that is superimposed on the video input displayed on the operation and display unit, and a captured image recording unit that records a captured image of the video input and the input image that are displayed on the operation and display unit. The second display unit erases the input image that is recorded when the captured image recording unit records the captured image of the input image.

DOCUMENT ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

A system, apparatus and method for enhancing documents, including using a graphical capture device, are described herein.

CONTENT ACCESS WITH HANDHELD DOCUMENT DATA CAPTURE DEVICES

Embodiments of the disclosed innovations provide systems and methods for automatically locating and retrieving digital supplemental materials and counterparts of rendered documents. These systems and methods are especially useful when the provider or copyright holder of the digital document charges a fee for access to the digital materials. Some embodiments solve the technical problem of allowing a user to access restricted digital content associated with a rendered document via a search string captured from the rendered document. Some embodiments further provide automatic intermediation to gain access to protected digital materials.

Display device, electronic device and image processing apparatus including the display device, and method of displaying information

On a touch-panel display of an image forming apparatus, a function selecting area and a preview area are displayed next to each other. On the function selecting area, a function setting menu is displayed in one display mode among an icon mode in which only a group of icons are displayed, a regular mode in which a group of icons and a group of texts are displayed, and an express mode in which a group of icons, a group of texts and a group of function setting buttons are displayed. In the icon mode, detailed preview information is displayed on a large preview area, and in the express mode, detailed function selecting information is displayed on a large function selecting area.

Display device, electronic device and image processing apparatus including the display device, and method of displaying information

On a touch-panel display of an image forming apparatus, a function selecting area and a preview area are displayed next to each other. On the function selecting area, a function setting menu is displayed in one display mode among an icon mode in which only a group of icons are displayed, a regular mode in which a group of icons and a group of texts are displayed, and an express mode in which a group of icons, a group of texts and a group of function setting buttons are displayed. In the icon mode, detailed preview information is displayed on a large preview area, and in the express mode, detailed function selecting information is displayed on a large function selecting area.

Image processing device, computer program product for controlling image processing device and image processing system

An image processing device is provided that allows a user to readily know identification information of the image processing device without performing any particular operation on the image processing device. Each of image processing devices includes a motion sensor which detects a person, a display unit, and a control unit which causes the display unit to display identification information for distinguishing the image processing device from other image processing devices in response to detection of the person by the motion sensor.

Automatic modification of web pages

Systems and methods for quickly and easily getting information about, or included in, a paper document into a public or private digital page. One embodiment of an example system includes a scanner that generates scan information from at least a portion of a paper document and a processing system that receives the generated scan information from the scanner, accesses a database of digital documents, searches the database based on the received scan information, locates a digital document corresponding to the paper document, and sends either the digital content or a hyperlink to the digital content to a predetermined web page.

Desk top scanning with hand operation

A desk top document scanning system in a multi-usage environment executes scanning over a field of interest and forwards results of the scanning selectively to a selected one of a plurality of scan data usage applications. In particular, the usage application is determined by detecting a substantially steady non-pointing first manual gesture by a user which gesture is presented at the field of interest. The system may use biometrical techniques to recognize the user from the dimensions of the hand making the gesture and thereupon further detail the usage application selection. Advantageously, the field of interest may be re-defined by a second manual gesture by a user made in combination with the first manual gesture which second manual gesture is also presented at the field of interest.

METHODS FOR CHANGING A CONFIGURATION OF A DEVICE FOR READING MACHINE-READABLE CODE

A method is provided for controlling a device for reading machine-readable code. A processor, configured by a strike application program monitors for a strike against a surface of the device. The strike is caused by a user either striking the device against a non-device surface or striking the surface of the device without necessarily engaging a button, a capacitive surface, or a resistive surface of the device. The strike comprising a detected strike is detected. An identifying characteristic of the detected strike is determined and it is determined if the detected strike having the identifying characteristic correlates to a particular scan-related operation of the device. The particular scan-related operation correlating to the detected strike having the identifying characteristic is executed in response to determining that the detected strike having the identifying characteristic correlates to a particular scan-related operation.

Communication device and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing program for controlling the communication device

A communication device, including: a touch sensor configured to detect a touch or an approach of an input object by detecting a change in capacitance; a near field communicator configured to perform near field communication with an information processing terminal present in a communication area in which near field communication is possible, the information processing terminal being capable of performing the near field communication; and a controller configured to control the communication device in accordance with detection of the touch or the approach of the input object by the touch sensor, wherein the controller is configured to reduce detection sensitivity of the touch sensor for detecting the input object when the information processing terminal is in the communication area.

CONTROL DEVICE OF DIGITAL CAMERA WITH PRINTER, OPERATION METHOD FOR CONTROL DEVICE OF DIGITAL CAMERA WITH PRINTER, AND OPERATION PROGRAM FOR CONTROL DEVICE OF DIGITAL CAMERA WITH PRINTER

The processor recognizes a first act for an imaging and print instruction that combines an imaging instruction and an instruction to print an image, the first act being performed by a person to be imaged who is included in a subject and within an imaging range of a camera unit, causes the camera unit to perform an imaging operation of outputting an image required to be printed in a case where the first act is recognized, recognizes a second act for an instruction to stop printing the image required to be printed, and causes a printer unit to print the image required to be printed in a case where the second act is not recognized during a predetermined print standby period and instructs the printer unit to stop printing the image required to be printed in a case where the second act is recognized during the print standby period. 1. A control device of a digital camera with a printer having a camera unit that images a subject and sequentially outputs images representing the subject and a printer unit that prints the captured image on a print medium in response to an imaging instruction , the control device comprising:at least one processor,wherein the at least one processorrecognizes a first act for an imaging and print instruction that combines the imaging instruction and an instruction to print an image, the first act being performed by a person to be imaged who is included in the subject and within an imaging range of the camera unit,causes the camera unit to perform an imaging operation of outputting an image required to be printed in a case where the first act is recognized,recognizes a second act for an instruction to stop printing the image required to be printed, the second act being performed by the person to be imaged within the imaging range, andcauses the printer unit to print the image required to be printed in a case where the second act is not recognized during a predetermined print standby period and instructs the printer unit to stop printing the image ...

OPERATION PANEL AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow an input operation to be reliably performed even if an operation of an operation panel is impossible due to dew condensation or the like in the touch panel type operation panel disposed in an image forming apparatus. SOLUTION: A CPU decides whether the same coordinate of an input section is in a pressed state when a power supply of the operation panel is turned on (S10, S20), decides whether the first time period has elapsed while the pressed state continues at the same coordinate of the input section (S30), makes a screen of a display section display a message that the input section is unusable and a message (handling method) to prompt a user to switch the input section to a substitution means when the first time period has elapsed (S40), decides whether the pressed state continues after the second time period and the first time period have elapsed (S50), and makes the display section display a warning to indicate that a malfunction occurs at the input section ...

Image processing apparatus, Image forming device, portable terminal device and Image processing system

DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A RENDERED DOCUMENTS

INFORMATION GATHERING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A system, apparatus and method for filling forms, including using a graphical capture device, are described herein.

PROCESSING TECHNIQUES FOR TEXT CAPTURE FROM A RENDERED DOCUMENT

A facility for initiating a purchase is descnbed The facility receives a text sequence captured by a user from a rendered document using a handheld text capture device (Fig 10, "1OOl") The facility identifies in the received text sequence a reference to a distinguished product In response to identifying the reference, the facility presents to the user an opportunity to place an order for the established product (Fig 10, "1114") If the user accepts the presented opportunity to order the distinct product, the facility orders the distinct product on behalf of the user (Fig 10, "1020").

Image input device, image display device, and image display system

An image input device includes: an image capture unit which captures an image of a predetermined image capture range to produce image information; an image analysis unit which, when a range specifier for specifying a partial range within the image capture range enters the image capture range of the image capture unit, detects the range specifier based on the image information, and determines the range specified by the range specifier; an expansion processing unit which performs expansion process for expanding the determined range of the image information produced by the image capture unit when the range is determined by the image analysis unit; and an image information output unit which outputs the image information subjected to the expansion process to the outside.

Digital camera user interface using hand gestures

Control methods, a digital camera and a digital camera user interface that respond to arm, hand and/or finger gestures. The digital camera recognizes the arm, hand and/or finger gestures as inputs to its user interface and responds to implement predetermined tasks or operations.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM ENCODED WITH REMOTE OPERATION PROGRAM, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM ENCODED WITH REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAM

An information processing apparatus remotely controls an image forming apparatus having an operating state changeable. The information processing apparatus includes a remote operation accepting portion to accept a user operation, and a remote control portion to remotely control the image forming apparatus on the basis of a remote operation accepted by the remote operation accepting portion. The remote control portion includes a motion detecting portion to detect a motion of the user, and a state maintaining portion to control the image forming apparatus not to change the operating state while a remote-operation motion for inputting a remote operation is detected by the motion detecting portion after a communication with the image forming apparatus has been established. 1. An information processing apparatus remotely controlling an image forming apparatus having an operating state changeable , the information processing apparatus comprising:a remote operation accepting portion to accept an operation by a user; and a motion detecting portion to detect a motion of the user, and', 'a state maintaining portion to control said image forming apparatus not to change the operating state while a remote-operation motion for inputting a remote operation is detected by said motion detecting portion after a communication with said image forming apparatus has been established., 'a remote control portion to remotely control said image forming apparatus on the basis of a remote operation accepted by said remote operation accepting portion, the remote control portion including'}2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising an application executing portion to execute an application program claim 1 , whereinsaid motion detecting portion includes an application detecting portion to detect an application program being executed by said application executing portion after the communication with said image forming apparatus has been established, andsaid ...

CONTENT ACCESS WITH HANDHELD DOCUMENT DATA CAPTURE DEVICES

ADDING INFORMATION OR FUNCTIONALITY TO A RENDERED DOCUMENT VIA ASSOCIATION WITH AN ELECTRONIC COUNTERPART

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE GESTURE RECOGNITION

Systems and methods are described for adaptively recognizing gestures indicated by user inputs received from a touchpad, touchscreen, directional pad, mouse or other multi-directional input device. If a user's movement does not indicate a gesture using current gesture recognition parameters, additional processing can be performed to recognize the gesture using other factors. The gesture recognition parameters can then be adapted so that subsequent user inputs that are similar to the previously-rejected inputs will appropriately trigger gesture commands as desired by the user. Gestural data or parameters may be locally or remotely stored for further processing.

Image processing apparatus, method for displaying operation manner, and method for displaying screen

An easy-to-operate image processing apparatus is provided that includes a touch panel capable of receiving operation performed in a plurality of operation manners. The image processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes: a touch panel configured to receive operational input made by touching a screen; a display controller configured to display at least one of operation means of two types on the touch panel including an operation button and an operation region by gesture; an operational input acquiring part configured to acquire input; a determining part configured to determine a process to be performed in response to the operational input; and an operation manner display controller configured to provide guidance indication showing an operation manner that realizes performance of the process determined by the determining part, the operation manner realizing performance of the process by using an operational technique not having been acquired by the operational input acquiring part ...

The shooting system

SEARCH ENGINES AND SYSTEMS WITH HANDHELD DOCUMENT DATA CAPTURE DEVICES

Embodiments of the disclosed innovations provide systems and methods for locating data associated with rendered documents. Some embodiments support the use of a handheld document data capture device.

DISPLAY DEVICE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE DISPLAY DEVICE, AND METHOD OF DISPLAYING INFORMATION

On a touch-panel display of an image forming apparatus, a function selecting area and a preview area are displayed next to each other. On the function selecting area, a function setting menu is displayed in one display mode among an icon mode in which only a group of icons are displayed, a regular mode in which a group of icons and a group of texts are displayed, and an express mode in which a group of icons, a group of texts and a group of function setting buttons are displayed. In the icon mode, detailed preview information is displayed on a large preview area, and in the express mode, detailed function selecting information is displayed on a large function selecting area.

Image forming apparatus and image forming method

An image forming apparatus of an embodiment includes a sensor unit, an operation identification unit, and an object detection unit. The sensor unit receives an electromagnetic wave and outputs information indicating a physical quantity of the received electromagnetic wave. The operation identification unit identifies an input operation to its own apparatus, based on the information indicating the physical quantity of the electromagnetic wave. The object detection unit detects the presence or absence of an object around its own apparatus, based on the information indicating the physical quantity of the electromagnetic wave.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANIPULATION OF A DIGITAL IMAGE

INTERFACE Of USER Of CAMERA NUMERICAL USING DESGESTES OF the HAND

PROCESS AND a SYSTEM OF TRANSFER Of an IMAGE BETWEEN TWO APPARATUSES OF Mobile telephony

La présente invention concerne un procédé de transfert d'une image d'un appareil de téléphonie mobile dit émetteur (E) vers un autre appareil de téléphonie mobile dit récepteur (R), le procédé comportant une étape (1) de préparation du transfert au cours de laquelle l'utilisateur sélectionne une image (P) mémorisée dans une mémoire de l'émetteur (E), un récepteur (R) est sélectionné suite à une phase de découverte et une communication radio fréquence est établie entre l'émetteur et le récepteur, une étape (3) de validation de ce transfert par l'utilisateur et une étape (2) de transfert effectif de l'image sélectionnée (P) au cours de laquelle débute le transfert effectif de cette image. Le procédé est caractérisé en ce que ladite étape (2) de transfert effectif de l'image sélectionnée (P) fait suite à l'étape (1) de préparation du transfert de cette image (P) et est antérieure à l'étape (3) de validation de ce transfert par l'utilisateur. La présente invention concerne également un système ...

Method for controlling preview of picture taken in camera and mobile terminal implementing the same

PUBLISHING TECHNIQUES FOR ADDING VALUE TO A RENDERED DOCUMENT

A system for processing a visual capture operation as described. The system receives an indication of a visual capture operation performed from a rendered document. The indication specifies both a text sequence capture as part of the capture operation and a supplemental marking captured as part of the capture operation. The system determines an action to perform in response to receiving the indication, based both upon the text sequence specified in the indication and the supplemental markings specified by the indication.

Method for scanning data and electronic device thereof

A method for operating an electronic device is provided. The method includes detecting a touch of an external input device, determining at least one region associated with the detected touch, receiving scanning data from the external input device, and displaying the scanning data at the determined region.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, DISPLAY METHOD FOR AN OPERATION SCREEN, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

An image forming apparatus includes a display and a touch panel, and is provided with a normal mode in which processing is performed every time operation is performed with the touch panel and a play back mode in which processing is performed on the basis of recording of the operation, and the image forming apparatus includes a controller configured to determine a gesture represented by a series of touch events, store gesture log data and touch event log data to a storage unit, and determine display control processing. In the normal mode, the display control processing is determined on the basis of the gesture or an object. In the play back mode, the display control processing is determined on the basis of the gesture log data or the touch event log data. The determined display control processing is executed.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS

An image processing apparatus includes a human sensor, an operation unit for performing various settings, and a control unit capable of switching an operation mode between a normal mode and a sleep mode. In a case where no inputting from the operation unit occurs in a first set time, the control unit switches from the normal mode to the sleep mode. In a case where a human body is detected by the human sensor, the control unit switches from the sleep mode to the normal mode. In the normal mode, when the human sensor no longer detects a human body or the human sensor detects a human body leaving, the control unit clears a setting of the operation unit and starts counting down a second set time set for switching from the normal mode to the sleep mode.

PAYOFF INFORMATION DETERMINATION

An example electronic device includes a watermark scanner to scan a watermark embedded on an initial page of a physical medium. The electronic device also includes a gesture sensor to detect a hand movement of a consumer associated with the physical medium. The electronic device further includes a controller to: determine a page number of the initial page based on the scanned watermark; determine a current page number based on the page number of the initial page; determine a page number of a subsequent page of the physical medium based on the detected hand movement and the current page number; and determine payoff information associated with the subsequent page based on the page number of the subsequent page. 1. An electronic device comprising:a watermark scanner to scan a watermark embedded on an initial page of a physical medium;a gesture sensor to detect a hand movement of a consumer associated with the physical medium; and determine a page number of the initial page based on the scanned watermark;', 'determine a current page number based on the page number of the initial page;', 'determine a page number of a subsequent page of the physical medium based on the detected hand movement and the current page number; and', 'determine payoff information associated with the subsequent page based on the page number of the subsequent page., 'a controller to2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the gesture sensor is to detect the hand movement via radio waves.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a display to display the payoff information.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is to determine identification information of the physical medium based on the watermark.5. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the gesture sensor is further to:associate a first hand movement to a first direction of a page flip; andassociate a second hand movement to a second direction of the page flip.6. The electronic device of claim 1 , ...

Image forming apparatus and screen operation method

Provided is an image forming apparatus mainly including a recognition part, a first determination part, and a second determination part. The recognition part recognizes the plural characters when a user performs a first operation tracing a sequence of plural characters out of the character group included in the screen displayed on the display part by bringing an indicator into contact with the touch panel part. The first determination part determines whether or not the plural characters recognized by the recognition part match with any of predetermined plural terms. The second determination part determines whether or not a user performs a second operation that is gesture different from the first operation by bringing the indicator into contact with the touch panel after the first operation is performed.

Image forming apparatus, method for guidance on operation method by image forming apparatus, and system

An image forming apparatus (100) includes a touch panel (101) connected to a network (110), for displaying an icon (102) accepting an inquiry about an operation and a control unit for controlling an operation. The control unit is configured to transmit an inquiry about an operation to a terminal (120) through the network (110), to receive an answer based on the inquiry from the terminal (120), and to display on the touch panel (101), an operation instruction based on operation method instruction information indicating the answer.

Using a touch sensitive display to control magnification and capture of digital images by an electronic device

Display device, electronic device, image processing apparatus and method of displaying information

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR THE INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND PROGRAM

To further improve an operability in a print instruction from an information processing apparatus provided with a touch panel to a print apparatus. In an information processing apparatus provided with a touch panel, in response to a situation in which document data displayed on a display unit is touched and flicked in a particular direction, a print apparatus is instructed to perform a print processing of the document data.

Document Enhancement System and Method

A system, apparatus and method for enhancing documents, including using a graphical capture device, are described herein.

Systems and methods for adaptive gesture recognition

Systems and methods are described for adaptively recognizing gestures indicated by user inputs received from a touchpad, touchscreen, directional pad, mouse or other multi-directional input device. If a user's movement does not indicate a gesture using current gesture recognition parameters, additional processing can be performed to recognize the gesture using other factors. The gesture recognition parameters can then be adapted so that subsequent user inputs that are similar to the previously-rejected inputs will appropriately trigger gesture commands as desired by the user. Gestural data or parameters may be locally or remotely stored for further processing.

Gesture recognition capable picture video frame

The invention is using gesture recognition technology to feed into a computer controller that will then manipulate a video image playing back on a screen, such that the video image reacts as a user would see it looking out a window.

Image processing apparatus, method for controlling image processing apparatus, and storage medium

An image processing apparatus displays image data including a first area with significant information and a second area without significant information and moves an area to be displayed target from a part of an area to another part of the area according to a flick operation performed by a user in a state where the part of the area in the image data is displayed in a predetermined display area. If the first area is not included in the another part of the area to which the area to be displayed target is moved, the image processing apparatus performs control not to move the area to be displayed target to the another part of the area.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

A processing device of an image processing apparatus recognizes contents of a touch operation when the touch operation onto an operation panel is performed, obtains an operation item stored in association with the contents of the touch operation, carries out control at the time of selection of the obtained operation item, and then presents on the operation panel, the contents of the touch operation stored in association with the obtained item. 1. An image processing apparatus , comprising:an image processing unit configured to realize a function for image processing;an operation panel for accepting an operation instruction to said image processing unit; anda processing device configured to control an operation of said image processing unit and said operation panel, recognize contents of a touch operation when the touch operation is performed onto said operation panel;', 'obtain an operation item stored in association with the contents of the touch operation;', 'carry out control when the obtained operation item is selected; and', 'present on said operation panel, the contents of the touch operation stored in association with the obtained item., 'said processing device being configured to2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said processing device is configured to display the contents of said touch operation on said operation panel claim 1 , together with a message inviting reproduction of the contents of the touch operation.3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said processing device is configured to display the contents of said touch operation on said operation panel claim 1 , together with information specifying said operation item.4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein display of the contents of said touch operation is display of a motion picture for displaying the contents of the touch operation over time.5. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said ...

TRANSMITTING APPARATUS

A transmitting apparatus includes a touch panel, a broadcast direction receiving part, a broadcast job executing part, a broadcast job display controlling part, a gesture detecting part and a broadcast job execution controlling part. The broadcast job display controlling part controls, when the broadcast direction receiving part receives an operation input directing execution of a broadcast, the touch panel to display identifying information of a transmission job and a job identifier indicating a communication state of the transmission job for every transmission jobs. The broadcast job execution controlling part controls, when a gesture area detected by the gesture detecting part is corresponding to a display area of a given job identifier among the job identifiers, the broadcast job executing part to not execute the transmission job not yet transmitted among the transmission jobs corresponding to the job identifiers. 1. A transmitting apparatus , that has a broadcast function transmitting data to a plurality of destination devices via a communication network , comprising:a touch panel configured to include a displaying part with a display and a sensing part located at the display side of the displaying part to detect a position and/or an area of a contact object and to output operating position information as detected information, to display a predetermined display image and to receive an operation input having a gesture;a broadcast direction receiving part configured to receive the operation input directing execution of the broadcast;a broadcast job executing part configured to execute, when the broadcast direction receiving part receives the operation input directing the execution of the broadcast, a plurality of transmission jobs in a predetermined order;a broadcast job display controlling part configured to control, when the broadcast direction receiving part receives the operation input directing the execution of the broadcast, the display so as to display ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRINTING AND FAXING THEREOF

A method for printing and faxing is used for an electronic device storing a relationship table. The relationship table records a mapping relationship between touch input and a plurality of commands. The method comprises the following steps. Display an electronic file selected by a user. Then generate signals in response to user's touch input on the displayed electronic file. Determine whether a command associated with the touch input of the user is a printing command or a fax command according to the generated signals and the relationship table. Retrieve circled content of the displayed electronic file circled by the user when the command associated with the touch input of the user is the printing command or the fax command; and send the circled content to a printer or send the circled content to a fax machine selected by the user. An electronic device using the method is also provided. 1. An electronic device comprising:a storage unit, configured for storing electronic files and a relationship table recording a mapping relationship between touch gestures and a plurality of commands associated with the touch gestures;a touch display unit, configured for generating signals in response to user's touch gestures;a communication unit; and a control module, configured for controlling displaying an electronic file selected by the user;', 'a command identification module, configured for determining whether a command associated with a touch gesture of the user on the displayed electronic file is a printing command according to the signals and the relationship table; and', 'a content retrieving module, configured for retrieving circled content of the displayed electronic file circled by the user on the touch display unit if the command associated with the touch input of the user is the printing command;, 'a processor, comprisingwherein the control module is further configured for sending the circled content to a printer for printing.2. The electronic device as described in ...

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM AND OPERATIONAL EVENT DETERMINING METHOD

An image processing device includes: a display part on which various types of screens are displayed; a manipulation detecting part for detecting an input by a user on the screen of the display part; a setting part for setting an event to detect in response to the user's input among from multiple events by associating it with each screen displayed on the display part; an event determining part for running only an operational event determining routine corresponding to the event associated by the setting part with the screen being displayed on the display part of multiple operational event determining routines, each of which corresponds to the respective events, when the user's input is detected by the manipulation detecting part, thereby specifying the event corresponding to the user's input; and a controlling part for controlling operations based on the event specified by the event determining part. 1. An image processing device , comprising:a display part on which various types of screens are displayed;a manipulation detecting part for detecting an input by a user on the screen of said display part;a setting part for setting an event to detect in response to the user's input among from multiple events by associating the event with each screen displayed on said display part;an event determining part for running only an operational event determining routine corresponding to the event associated by said setting part with the screen being displayed on said display part of multiple operational event determining routines, each of which corresponds to said respective events, when the user's input is detected by said manipulation detecting part, thereby specifying the event corresponding to the user's input; anda controlling part for controlling operations based on the event specified by said event determining part.2. The image processing device according to claim 1 , whereinsaid setting part, in response to being powered on, analyzes the various types of displayable ...

Operation Display Device

Disclosed is an operation display device including: a touch panel unit to detect a touch position; a display unit; and a display control unit to execute a display according to a first display process on the display unit when a first operation is received on the touch panel unit, and to execute both of the display according to the first display process and a display according to a second display process when a second operation including an element of the first operation is received on the touch panel unit. 19.-. (canceled)10. An operation display device , comprising:a touch panel unit to detect a touch position;a display unit; anda control unit to execute a display according to a first display process on the display unit when a first operation is received on the touch panel unit, and to execute both of the display according to the first display process and a display according to a second display process when a second operation including an element of the first operation is received on the touch panel unit.11. The operation display device of claim 10 , wherein after the control unit executes both of the display according to the first display process and the display according to the second display process claim 10 , when an operation for affirming one of the first display process and the second display process is received from a user claim 10 , the control unit finishes the other display process or returns the display according to the other display process to an original display.12. The operation display device of claim 10 , wherein the control unit executes the display according to the second display process without executing the display according to the first display process when a third operation is received claim 10 , andthe second operation is an operation which cannot be judged as any of the first operation and the third operation.13. The operation display device of claim 10 , wherein the first operation is a touch operation in which the touch panel unit is ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An information processing apparatus includes a display unit configured to display a plurality of display objects for giving an instruction to execute processing on an operation screen, a determination unit configured to determine whether to change a display order of the plurality of display objects based on a state of the information processing apparatus, and a change unit configured to change the display order of the plurality of display objects displayed on the operation screen based on the numbers of uses of the respective display objects in a case where the determination unit determines to change the display order. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:at least one processor; andat least a memory coupled to the at least one processor and having instructions stored thereon, wherein the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the information processing apparatus to act as:a display control unit configured to display a plurality of display objects for giving an instruction to execute processing on an operation screen; anda change unit configured to change a display order of the plurality of display objects displayed on the operation screen, in a case where the operation screen is displayed after occurrence of an event to change the display order of the plurality of display objects,wherein the change unit controls change of the display order of the plurality of display objects displayed on the operation screen based on a state of the information processing apparatus, in a case where the operation screen is displayed after the occurrence of the event to change the display order of the plurality of display objects.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the change unit changes the display order of the plurality of display objects displayed on the operation screen if the information processing apparatus is in a state where a start of an operation by a user is detected.3. The information processing ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE GESTURE RECOGNITION

Systems and methods are described for adaptively recognizing gestures indicated by user inputs received from a touchpad, touchscreen, directional pad, mouse or other multi-directional input device. If a user's movement does not indicate a gesture using current gesture recognition parameters, additional processing can be performed to recognize the gesture using other factors. The gesture recognition parameters can then be adapted so that subsequent user inputs that are similar to the previously-rejected inputs will appropriately trigger gesture commands as desired by the user. Gestural data or parameters may be locally or remotely stored for further processing. 1. A method to process user inputs received from a multi-directional input device , the method comprising:receiving at least one of the user inputs from the multi-directional input device;determining if the at least one user input forms a gesture based upon a set of parameters;if the at least one user input does not form the gesture based upon the set of parameters, attempting to recognize the gesture based upon other factors that are different from the set of parameters; andif the gesture is recognized based upon the other factors, adapting at the set of parameters based upon the at least one user input.2. The method of further comprising storing the adapted set of parameters in a storage.3. The method of further comprising retrieving the adapted set of parameters prior to performing subsequent determination of gestures formed by subsequent user inputs.4. The method of wherein the adapted set of parameters is stored at a remotely-located server system accessible via a network.5. The method of further comprising retrieving the set of parameters from the remotely-located server system prior to the determining.6. The method of further comprising issuing a user command in response to the gesture if the gesture is recognized from either the set of parameters or the other factors.7. The method of wherein the user ...

Image processing apparatus, method for displaying image, and non-transitory recording medium storing computer readable program

An image processing apparatus for enlarging or reducing an image in accordance with operation on a touch-sensitive panel display to display the image in the touch-sensitive panel display is provided. When an N-th gesture is pinch-out, the image processing apparatus enlarges the image enlarged in response to an (N-1)-th gesture at a magnification higher than a magnification for the (N-1)-th gesture to display a resulting image in the touch-sensitive panel display, provided that the (N-1)-th gesture is pinch-out and that the two gestures are common in finger movement. When the N-th gesture is pinch-in, the image processing apparatus reduces the image reduced in response to the (N-1)-th gesture at a magnification lower than a magnification for the (N-1)-th gesture to display a resulting image in the touch-sensitive panel display, provided that the (N-1)-th gestures are common in finger movement.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE

An information processing device includes a communication interface that is communicable with an image forming device, a camera interface configured to receive image data generated by a camera, and a controller. The controller is configured to, based on the image data received through the camera interface, determine whether or not a predetermined gesture is performed by a user during a predetermined period of time after controlling the communication interface to transmit a print command to the image forming device. Upon determining that the predetermined gesture is performed, the controller controls the communication interface to transmit, to the image forming device, a recovery command that directs the image forming device to be ready for printing. 1. An information processing device , comprising:a communication interface by which communication is established with an image forming device;a camera interface configured to receive image data generated by a camera; and control the communication interface to transmit a print command to the image forming device in response to a user operation and then based on the image data received through the camera interface, determine whether or not a predetermined gesture is performed by a user during a predetermined period of time after controlling the communication interface to transmit the print command to the image forming device, and', 'upon determining that the predetermined gesture is performed, control the communication interface to transmit, to the image forming device, a recovery command that directs the image forming device to be ready for printing., 'a controller configured to'}2. The information processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured todetermine whether or not the user has moved away from the information processing device, after controlling the communication interface to transmit a print command to the image forming device, andupon determining that the user has moved away ...

Apparatus that detects person by using sonic sensor, method, electronic apparatus that includes the detection apparatus, and storage medium

An information processing apparatus including: a sonic sensor that outputs a sonic wave and receives a reflected wave of the output sonic wave; and a control unit configured to determine whether a person exists on a periphery of the information processing apparatus based on distance data and background data, wherein the distance data indicates intensity of a reflected wave in fixed time units received by the sonic sensor during a predetermined period of time after a sonic wave is output from the sonic sensor, the fixed time units being obtained by dividing the predetermined period of time, and the background data is past distance data prepared in advance.

OPERATION DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND OPERATION METHOD

An operation device according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a touch panel, storage portion, and display reception portion. The touch panel displays a predetermined screen, and, when a key representing a predetermined name has been pressed on the screen, receives an input of a setting condition regarding the key. The storage portion stores as a table a name of a key displayed on the screen and an alternative name in association with each other, the alternative name being different from the name and representing a function substantially equivalent to a function of the name. The display reception portion, if an alternative name exists for a name in the table, displays, near a key of the name for which the alternative name exists, the alternative name corresponding to the name. 1. An operation device comprising:a touch panel that displays a predetermined screen, and, when a key representing a predetermined name has been pressed on the screen, receives an input of a setting condition regarding the key;storage portion that stores as a table a name of a key displayed on the screen and an alternative name in association with each other, the alternative name being different from the name and representing a function substantially equivalent to a function of the name; anddisplay reception portion that, if an alternative name exists for a name in the table, displays, near a key of the name for which the alternative name exists, the alternative name corresponding to the name.2. The operation device according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , if an alternative name exists for a name in the table claim 1 , the display reception portion displays claim 1 , near a key of the name for which the alternative name exists claim 1 , an alternative name key so that the alternative name key can be pressed claim 1 , and when the alternative name key has been pressed claim 1 , the display reception portion displays the alternative name near the key near which the alternative ...

IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

An image display apparatus includes an image display, a receiving unit, a detection section, and a change processing section. The image display displays an image. The receiving unit receives an operation performed by a user on information displayed on the image display. The detection section detects a user's finger approaching the receiving unit or an operation performed by the user on the receiving unit. The change processing section performs a change process on the image displayed on the image display, and stops or does not perform the change process when the detection section detects the approaching or the operation. 1. An image display apparatus comprising:an image display that displays an image;a receiving unit that receives an operation performed by a user on information displayed on the image display;a detection section that detects a user's finger approaching the receiving unit or an operation performed by the user on the receiving unit; anda change processing section that performs a change process on the image displayed on the image display and that stops or does not perform the change process when the detection section detects the approaching or the operation.2. The image display apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the change processing section performs an enlargement process on a portion of the image displayed on the image display, and stops or does not perform the enlargement process when the detection section detects the approaching or the operation.3. The image display apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the change processing section performs the enlargement process on the portion of the image displayed on the image display, the portion being viewed by the user.4. The image display apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the change processing section stops or does not perform the enlargement process if the user's finger approaching the image display is detected and if the finger is moving to the portion that is to be enlarged.5. The image ...

IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

An image processing system includes a reception unit that receives an image forming instruction from a user, a retaining unit that retains the image forming instruction in association with the user, an acceptance unit that accepts an execution instruction from the user; an authentication unit that performs authentication of the user, and an image forming unit that executes the image forming instruction retained by the retaining unit in association with the authenticated user. The image forming unit executes the image forming instruction without accepting the execution instruction by the acceptance unit in a case where the authentication unit completes the authentication and cancellation of execution by the user is not present within a holding time. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising;a retaining unit that retains an image forming instruction from a user;an authentication unit that authenticates the user; andan image forming unit that automatically executes the image forming instruction of the authenticated user without accepting an execution instruction by the user unless cancellation of the image forming instruction is presented during a holding time which starts from when an authentication of the user is completed.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprisinga timer that counts the holding time.3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprisinga notification unit that notifies the user of the holding time.4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 3 , whereinthe notification unit notifies remaining time of the holding time by countdown. This application is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/208,142, filed Jul. 12, 2016, which is based on and claims priority under USC 119 from Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-052797, filed on Mar. 16, 2016.The present invention relates to an image processing system, an image processing method, and a non-transitory computer ...

File Transfer Method and Terminal

Embodiments of a file transfer method and a terminal disclosed herein belong to the field of data transfer. The method includes: detecting, by a file sending terminal, a screen touching action of a user; after confirming that the screen touching action is a preset file transfer action, determining a to-be-transferred file according to the screen touching action, and determining a file receiving terminal that establishes a connection with the file sending terminal, where the preset file transfer action has a corresponding file transfer instruction; and performing, by the file sending terminal, a corresponding transfer operation according to the file transfer instruction. Therefore, a used connection manner does not need to be selected each time a file is transferred, implementing fast file transfer by using simple screen touching actions.

DISPLAY DEVICE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE DISPLAY DEVICE, AND METHOD OF DISPLAYING INFORMATION

On a touch-panel display of an image forming apparatus, a function selecting area and a preview area are displayed next to each other. On the function selecting area, a function setting menu is displayed in one display mode among an icon mode in which only a group of icons are displayed, a regular mode in which a group of icons and a group of texts are displayed, and an express mode in which a group of icons, a group of texts and a group of function setting buttons are displayed. In the icon mode, detailed preview information is displayed on a large preview area, and in the express mode, detailed function selecting information is displayed on a large function selecting area. 1. (canceled)2. A display device used in operating an apparatus as an object of control , comprising:a display that displays information;a display controller that controls said display such that said display displays a first image displaying first information and a second image displaying second information; anda touch panel provided on said display, detecting either a touch operation based on a position where a fingertip of a user touched said touch panel or a gesture operation based on a trajectory of positions where the fingertip of the user touched said touch panel; whereinsaid first information includes setting information including a button used to perform a function;said second information includes information of image data to be processed in said apparatus as the object of control;said display controller superposes said first image on said second image upon detection of either said touch operation or said gesture operation in a state where said second image is displayed and said first image is not displayed;said first image is an image of an operation menu for said apparatus as the object of control; andin response to said touch panel detecting said touch operation of said first image, information related to said operation menu is displayed as a pop-up superposed on said second image.3. ...

Portable Multifunction Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Adjusting an Insertion Point Marker

In accordance with some embodiments, a computer-implemented method is performed at a portable electronic device with a touch screen display. The method includes: displaying graphics and an insertion marker at a first location in the graphics on the touch screen display; detecting a finger contact with the touch screen display; and in response to the detected finger contact, expanding the insertion marker from a first size to a second size on the touch screen display and expanding a portion of the graphics on the touch screen display from an original size to an expanded size. The method further includes detecting movement of the finger contact on the touch screen display and moving the expanded insertion marker in accordance with the detected movement of the finger contact from the first location to a second location in the graphics. 1displaying graphics and an insertion marker at a first location in the graphics on the touch screen display;detecting a finger contact with the touch screen display; expanding the insertion marker from a first size to a second size on the touch screen display, and', 'expanding a portion of the graphics on the touch screen display;, 'in response to the detected finger contact,'}detecting movement of the finger contact on the touch screen display; and the portion of the graphics that is expanded changes as the insertion marker moves from the first location to the second location;', 'the portion of the graphics that is expanded is displayed in a predefined shape; and', 'the expanded insertion marker is within the predefined shape; and, 'moving the expanded insertion marker in accordance with the detected movement of the finger contact from the first location to a second location in the graphics, whereincontracting the expanded insertion marker from the second size to the first size if finger contact with the touch screen display is broken, wherein the contracting includes an animation of the expanded insertion marker and the expanded ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, USER AUTHENTICATION METHOD, AND USER AUTHENTICATION PROGRAM

An image forming apparatus includes: a first authenticator that extracts first feature information representing a feature of a face of a user from a face image of the user, and performs face authentication by comparing the first feature information extracted with second feature information representing a feature of the face of the user registered in advance; and a second authenticator that performs authentication of the user by comparing first motion information representing a predetermined motion performed by the user with second motion information representing the predetermined motion of the user registered in advance when at least a part of the information does not match between the first feature information and the second feature information in the face authentication by the first authenticator. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:a first authenticator that extracts first feature information representing a feature of a face of a user from a face image of the user, and performs face authentication by comparing the first feature information extracted with second feature information representing a feature of the face of the user registered in advance; anda second authenticator that performs authentication of the user by comparing first motion information representing a predetermined motion performed by the user with second motion information representing the predetermined motion of the user registered in advance when at least a part of the information does not match between the first feature information and the second feature information in the face authentication by the first authenticator.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinin the face authentication by the first authenticator, when the first feature information completely matches the second feature information or when the first feature information is completely different from the second feature information, the authentication of the user by the second authenticator is not performed. ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS WITH PROJECTOR TO DISPLAY AN IMAGE TO BE PRINTED AND RELATED METHOD

An image forming apparatus according to an embodiment includes a projector that projects an image onto a predetermined projection area outside of the image forming apparatus, an interface, a printer, and a processor. The printer prints an image on an image recording medium based on image data acquired the image acquired through the interface. The processor controls the projector to display the image to be printed on the projection area. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:a document cover configured to cover a document;a scanner configured to scan the document;a projector configured to project onto a predetermined projection area outside of the image forming apparatus, a preview image of the scanned document to be printed on a recording medium; and control the scanner to scan the document,', 'when the preview image is to be projected, determine whether or not the document cover is opened, and', 'control the projector to project the preview image onto the predetermined projection area in a first orientation if the document cover is not opened and in a second orientation if the document cover is opened., 'a processor configured to'}2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the processor controls the projector to project a full-size image indicating a state in which the image will be printed on the recording medium.3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a sensor configured to detect an operation on the predetermined projection area, whereinthe processor performs a print setting operation based on the operation detected on the predetermined projection area by the sensor.4. The image forming apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the detected operation on the predetermined projection area is at least one of drag claim 3 , pinch claim 3 , and swipe.5. The image forming apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the print setting operation based on the detected operation includes at least one of:an operation for ...

Information processing apparatus, image forming apparatus, and non-transitory computer readable medium

An information processing apparatus includes: a display that displays an overlapping image including plural images which are partially overlapped and are mutually deviated; a gaze detection unit that detects a gaze of an operator, which is fixed on the overlapping image; a motion detection unit that detects a specific motion that is made when the operator performs an operation on the overlapping image; and a display control unit that changes an arrangement of the plural images included in the overlapping image in a case where the gaze fixed on the overlapping image is detected and where the specific motion is detected.

Mobile terminal and control method for the mobile terminal

An image display device including a body configured to be wearable on a specific portion of a human body; a camera coupled to the body and configured to capture a video; a display unit coupled to the body and configured to display a preview screen for capturing the video; and a controller configured to receive a first input for setting a first region on the preview screen, display a first graphic object indicating the set first region on the display unit, capture the video for the first region according to a capture signal, and when a viewing angle of the preview screen including the set first region deviates more than a predetermined reference range, suspend capturing the video and display a second graphic object indicating an extent of the deviation.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND SCREEN OPERATION METHOD

Provided is an image forming apparatus mainly including a recognition part, a first determination part, and a second determination part. The recognition part recognizes the plural characters when a user performs a first operation tracing a sequence of plural characters out of the character group included in the screen displayed on the display part by bringing an indicator into contact with the touch panel part. The first determination part determines whether or not the plural characters recognized by the recognition part match with any of predetermined plural terms. The second determination part determines whether or not a user performs a second operation that is gesture different from the first operation by bringing the indicator into contact with the touch panel after the first operation is performed. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:a display part;a touch panel part that is arranged on the display part;a display control part that causes the display part to display a screen including a character group associated with an operation of the image forming apparatus;a recognition part that recognizes a sequence of plural characters when a user performs a first operation tracing the plural characters out of the character group included in the screen displayed on the display part by bringing an indicator into contact with the touch panel part;a first determination part that determines whether or not the plural characters recognized by the recognition part match with any of predetermined plural terms; anda second determination part that determines whether or not the user performs a second operation that is gesture different from the first operation by bringing the indicator into contact with the touch panel after the first operation is performed,wherein the display control part causes the display part to display a predefined screen correlated with terms matched with the plural characters out of the plural terms when the first determination part determines that the ...

PARTIAL INFORMATION CAPTURE AND PROCESSING

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a machine, a method and a computer program product for partial information capture and processing. A touch input that draws a pattern can be detected on a lid of a machine, where the lid is touch-sensitive and is operable to cover an object to be processed. Specifically, the lid allows a user to see at least a part of the object. In response to detecting the touch input on the lid, a part of the object is identified based on the pattern. Then the machine generates a processing result that only contains the identified part of the object. 1. A machine comprising:a lid operable to cover an object to be processed by the machine, the lid being touch-sensitive and enabling a user to see the object, wherein the lid includes an image sensor that is capable of capturing an image of the object and displaying the captured image on the lid for the user to review;a plate located below the lid for receiving the object, wherein the plate includes a container that is capable of receiving three-dimensional objects to enable the machine to scan the received three-dimensional objects;a scan head located below the lid and the plate, and operable to scan the object;a processing unit capable of performing a method comprising:detecting a touch input that draws a pattern on the lid;in response to detecting the touch input on the lid, identifying a part of the object based on the pattern; andcontrolling the scan head to generate a processing result that only contains the identified part of the object.2. The machine of claim 1 , wherein the scan head includes a light source operable to illuminate the object while the scan head moves across the object claim 1 , andwherein the processing unit generates the processing result by enabling the light source only to illuminate the identified part of the object.3. The machine of claim 1 , wherein the scan head includes an optical array and an image sensor claim 1 , the image sensor being operable to ...

Image capturing system

An image capturing system includes a smartphone serving as an imaging unit, and a mounting stand to be disposed on a medium setting surface on which a medium serving as a reading target is set. The mounting stand has a placement surface on which the smartphone is placed at a position allowing the smartphone to image the medium set on the medium setting surface. When generating a starting trigger based on image information of an imaging area in the state where the smartphone is placed on the mounting stand, the smartphone executes a function (scanning operation) associated with the starting trigger.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM

An information processing device includes: a line of sight detection unit that detects a position of a user's line of sight on a display to display an image; and a display controller that displays a pop-up screen about an item to be displayed on the display and controls a display position of the pop-up screen in response to the position of line of sight detected by the line of sight detection unit. 1. An information processing device comprising:a line of sight detection unit that detects a position of a user's line of sight on a display to display an image; anda display controller that displays a pop-up screen about an item to be displayed on the display and controls a display position of the pop-up screen in response to the position of line of sight detected by the line of sight detection unit.2. The information processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the display controller sets the position of line of sight on the display or an inside of a range that is predetermined based on the position of line of sight as the display position of the pop-up screen.3. The information processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the display controller moves the display position of the pop-up screen in response to movement of the position of line of sight on the display.4. The information processing device according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the position of line of sight on the display is not suitable as the display position of the pop-up screen claim 1 , the display controller performs control to change the display position to another display position.5. The information processing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe information processing device comprises a plurality of the displays, andthe display controller displays the pop-up screen on one of the plurality of the displays that is at a position of the user's line of sight.6. The information processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the display controller displays the pop-up screen on an ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CAPTURING AND SHARING DIGITAL CONTENT ON A COMPUTING DEVICE

The invention provides an improved method and apparatus for capturing and sharing digital content, such as image, video, audio, or textual content, quickly and with minimal user activity compared to the prior art. In one embodiment, a computing device performs an action when it is placed in a substantially vertical orientation. In another embodiment, the computing device performs another action in response to movement of the computing device. Other embodiments are disclosed herein. 1. A system for capturing digital media , comprising:a computing device comprising a processing unit, memory, and input device;wherein the processing unit is configured by instructions stored in the memory to automatically generate a user interface in response to inference data gathered from a first single user action on the computing device, the user interface configured to allow the user to instruct the computing device to capture digital media using the input device without pressing a button on the computing device.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computing device is a mobile phone.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computing device is an eye wearable device.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computing device is a watch.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the digital media is a digital photo and the input device is a camera.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the digital media is a video and the input device is a video-enabled camera.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the digital media is a sound and the input device is a microphone.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computing device further comprises a movement detection sensor and the inference data is data from the movement detection sensor indicating the computing device has been moved into a substantially vertical position and wherein the processing unit is configured by instructions stored in the memory to take a capture digital media in response to a second single user action on the user interface.9. The system ...

Image forming apparatus

An image forming apparatus includes an apparatus main body that performs an image forming process, and a detection device provided in the apparatus main body and detects a user who approaches the apparatus main body. The detection device has a detection range of which a bottom line is inclined obliquely upward when viewed from a horizontal direction.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE THAT OPERATES ACCORDING TO USER'S HAND GESTURE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image forming apparatus includes a camera that shoots a user's hand raised up in the air, a HDD containing a plurality of hand gestures including actions of the specific finger making contact with another finger, and commands respectively associated with the plurality of hand gestures, a hand gesture recognizer that recognizes the hand gesture, from a plurality of shot images sequentially acquired from the camera, a command acquirer that acquires the command associated with the hand gesture recognized by the hand gesture recognizer, from the HDD, and a controller that performs an operation according to the command acquired by the command acquirer, on the position of a cursor on a screen of a display device. 1. An electronic device comprising:a display device;a camera that shoots a user's hand raised up in the air; ["a finger position identifier that identifies a specific finger, from a shot image of the user's hand raised up in the air, provided by the camera, and identifies a position of the specific finger in the shot image; and", 'a display controller that causes the display device to display a cursor on a screen, at a position corresponding to the position of the specific finger identified by the finger position identifier, and, 'a control device including a processor, and configured to act, when the processor executes a control program, asa storage device containing in advance a plurality of predetermined hand gestures including at least actions of the specific finger making contact with another finger, and commands respectively associated with the plurality of hand gestures, a hand gesture recognizer that recognizes a hand gesture, from a plurality of shot images sequentially acquired from the camera;', 'a command acquirer that acquires the command associated with the hand gesture recognized by the hand gesture recognizer, from the storage device; and', 'a controller that performs an operation according to the command acquired by the command acquirer, on ...

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A camera scanner captures an image of a document stand on which an object is placed using a camera unit. The camera scanner obtains an IP address of an electronic terminal (a smartphone) and an identifier of an image from the image of a display screen of the electronic terminal placed on the document stand by detecting and decoding a QR code. The camera scanner is connected to the electronic terminal based on the IP address, transmits a data transfer request including the identifier of the image to the electronic terminal, and receives image data transferred from the electronic terminal in response to the data transfer request. Then the camera scanner projects and plays an image generated based on the data transferred from the electronic terminal on the document stand using a projector. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:an imaging unit configured to capture a document stand on which an object is placed;a memory device configured to store a set of instructions; and detect an encoded image generated by a predetermined encoding method in an image of a display screen of an electronic terminal placed on the document stand which is captured by the imaging unit,', 'obtain connection information for connection to the electronic terminal and an identifier of data transferred from the electronic terminal by performing a decoding process on the detected encoded image,', 'make a connection to the electronic terminal using the connection information,', 'transmit a data transfer request including the identifier to the electronic terminal,', 'receive data transferred from the electronic terminal in response to the data transfer request, and', 'project an image generated based on the data transferred from the electronic terminal on the document stand by controlling a projection unit., 'at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to'}2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein project an image of a placement region indicating a ...

DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS

A data processing apparatus includes a display portion, a control portion including a display control portion for causing the display portion to display a preview image of output target data, a touch sensor for receiving, on the display portion, a user operation for performing output setting for the output target data concerning the preview image, an output portion for outputting the output target data based on the output setting, and a control portion for, in a state where the display control portion arranges objects in page unit sequentially to be displayed as the preview image, when the touch sensor receives a predetermined pinch operation for the objects, performing page setting concerning the objects to be operated. 1. A data processing apparatus comprising a display portion , a display control portion for causing the display portion to display a preview image of output target data , a touch sensor for receiving , on the display portion , a user operation for performing output setting for the output target data concerning the preview image , and an output portion for outputting the output target data based on the output setting , whereinthe data processing apparatus further comprising a control portion for, in a state where the display control portion arranges objects in page unit sequentially to be displayed as the preview image, when the touch sensor receives a predetermined pinch operation for the objects, performing page setting concerning the objects to be operated.2. The data processing apparatus as defined in claim 1 , whereinwhen the touch sensor receives an operation for pinching out one of the objects as the predetermined pinch operation, the control portion performs setting for separating pages concerning the one of the objects into a front page and rear page.3. The data processing apparatus as defined in claim 2 , whereinwhen the touch sensor receives an operation for pinching out two adjacent objects selected from among the objects which are set to ...

DISPLAY DEVICE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE DISPLAY DEVICE, AND METHOD OF DISPLAYING INFORMATION

On a touch-panel display of an image forming apparatus, a function selecting area and a preview area are displayed next to each other. On the function selecting area, a function setting menu is displayed in one display mode among an icon mode in which only a group of icons are displayed, a regular mode in which a group of icons and a group of texts are displayed, and an express mode in which a group of icons, a group of texts and a group of function setting buttons are displayed. In the icon mode, detailed preview information is displayed on a large preview area, and in the express mode, detailed function selecting information is displayed on a large function selecting area. 1. A display device provided on an apparatus as an object of control , comprising:a display unit displaying, on an approximately rectangular planar display area, information to be notified to a user;a display control unit dividing said planar display area into a plurality of areas and displaying information with a first display area displaying first information and a second display area displaying second information arranged next to each other; andan area changing unit, changing manner of display of said first information, and thereby changing width along the longitudinal direction of said planar display area of said first display area and width along the longitudinal direction of said planar display area of said second display area, to display information; whereinsaid first information includes setting information including a button for setting a function of said apparatus as the object of control;said second information includes preview information displaying, before execution, expected result of a process executed by the function set using said first information in said apparatus as the object of control; andsaid area changing unit changes said manner of display of said first information, and thereby makes narrower the width along the longitudinal direction of said planar display area of said ...

Method and device for controlling intelligent equipment

A method for controlling intelligent equipment includes receiving an image acquisition request sent from an intelligent mattress. The image acquisition request contains an identifier (ID) of the intelligent mattress and is triggered when a user uses the intelligent mattress. The method further includes sending the image acquisition request to an intelligent photographing device associated with the intelligent mattress based on the ID of the intelligent mattress, receiving eyeball information of the user and device identification information, determining a target intelligent device based on the device identification information, and controlling the target intelligent device based on the eyeball information.

REPRODUCTION OF TOUCH OPERATION IN INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

An information processing apparatus includes a display unit displaying a screen which accepts a touch operation on the information processing apparatus, a touch operation unit accepting the touch operation, a touch event issuance unit issuing one or more touch events respectively corresponding to one or more touch operations on the touch operation unit, and a gesture control unit capable of performing each of a mode for performing corresponding processing based on the one or more touch events issued by the touch event issuance unit, and a reproduction mode for reproducing the touch event stored beforehand. The gesture control unit is configured to add an operation image indicating the touch operation corresponding to the stored touch event, to a region associated with the touch event in the reproduction mode, and to cause the display unit to display the operation image. 1. An information processing apparatus , comprising:a display unit configured to display a screen which accepts a touch operation on said information processing apparatus;a touch operation unit configured to accept said touch operation;a touch event issuance unit configured to issue one or more touch events respectively corresponding to one or more touch operations on said touch operation unit; anda gesture control unit configured to be capable of performing each of a mode for performing corresponding processing based on said one or more touch events issued by said touch event issuance unit, and a reproduction mode for reproducing said touch event stored beforehand,said gesture control unit being configured to add an operation image indicating the touch operation corresponding to said stored touch event, to a region associated with said touch event in said reproduction mode, and to cause said display unit to display the operation image.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinsaid touch operation unit is configured to accept a series of touch operations,said information ...

Overhead scanner, image obtaining method, and computer-readable recording medium

An overhead scanner successively obtains a plurality of images by controlling an area sensor, calculates a movement pattern by image difference extraction by using the obtained images, detects a page turning movement on the basis of the movement pattern, and determines that a read operation be started when the page turning movement is detected.

Processing system, server system, printing device, non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing program, and processing method

A processing system includes an acquisition portion that acquires information based on a captured image of a user, and a processor that performs a login process and a logout process on an electronic device. When it is determined that a gesture of a user for instructing to log out from the electronic device is performed based on the captured image of the user, the processor performs the logout process.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

An image processing apparatus includes a first display unit that displays a video input on an operation and display unit, a second display unit that displays an input image that is superimposed on the video input displayed on the operation and display unit, and a captured image recording unit that records a captured image of the video input and the input image that are displayed on the operation and display unit. The second display unit erases the input image that is recorded when the captured image recording unit records the captured image of the input image. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:a first display unit configured to display a video input on an operation and display unit;a second display unit configured to display an input image that is superimposed on the video input displayed on the operation and display unit; anda captured image recording unit configured to record a captured image of the video input and the input image that are displayed on the operation and display unit,wherein the second display unit erases the input image that is recorded when the captured image recording unit records the captured image of the input image.2. The image processing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the captured image recording unit records the captured image in response to a selection of a capture button provided in the operation and display unit.3. The image processing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second display unit includes a setting that is settable from the operation and display unit and disables erasing of the input image in the captured image of the input image.4. The image processing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the captured image recording unit records the video input and the input image in separate layers of a hierarchical layer structure.5. The image processing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:a network control unit communicable with another image processing apparatus via a network,wherein ...

COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM FOR CONTROLLING THE COMMUNICATION DEVICE

A communication device, including: a touch sensor configured to detect a touch or an approach of an input object by detecting a change in capacitance; a near field communicator configured to perform near field communication with an information processing terminal present in a communication area in which near field communication is possible, the information processing terminal being capable of performing the near field communication; and a controller configured to control the communication device in accordance with detection of the touch or the approach of the input object by the touch sensor, wherein the controller is configured to reduce detection sensitivity of the touch sensor for detecting the input object when the information processing terminal is in the communication area.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, PORTABLE DISPLAY APPARATUS, PRINTING CONTROL METHOD, AND DISPLAY METHOD

An image forming apparatus includes a docking unit configured to mount a plurality of portable display apparatuses therein, a communication interface configured to receive data, and a processor configured to control to store the received data in at least one of the plurality of portable display apparatuses. 1. An image forming apparatus , comprising:a docking unit configured to mount a plurality of portable display apparatuses therein;a communication interface configured to receive data; anda processor configured to control to store the received data in at least one portable display apparatus mountable on the docking unit.2. The image forming apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an image former configured to print data stored in the at least portable display apparatus mountable on the docking unit.3. The image forming apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a scanner configured to scan a document claim 1 , andwherein the processor is configured to store data of the document scanned by the scanner in at least one portable display apparatus mountable on the docking unit.4. The image forming apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the docking unit is configured to be replaceable with a cassette unit which is configured to store printing media.5. The image forming apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the docking unit and the processor are configured to exchange data with each other in a USB interface method.6. The image forming apparatus of claim 1 , whereinthe docking unit comprises a plurality of pogo pins which are formed on locations corresponding to a plurality of terminals formed on a side of the at least one portable display apparatus mountable on the docking unit, andthe plurality of pogo pins are electrically connected with the plurality of terminals when the at least one portable display apparatus mountable on the docking unit is mounted on the docking unit.7. The image forming apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to determine an apparatus group ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

An image forming apparatus includes a display device, a first detection unit, a second detection unit, a first acquisition unit, and an output unit. The display device displays at least one image for display. The first detection unit detects a user's selection of an image for display in at least one image for display. The second detection unit detects an input to a drawing region of drawing indicating an image quality abnormality with respect to a target image corresponding to the selected image for display. The first acquisition unit acquires drawing information based on the input of the drawing detected by the second detection unit. The output unit outputs the drawing information acquired by the first acquisition unit. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:a display device configured to display at least one image for display; and detect via a first detector a selection by a user of an image for display in the at least one image for display;', 'detect via a second detector an input to a drawing region of the display device, of a drawing by a user indicating an image quality abnormality with respect to a target image corresponding to the selected image for display;', 'acquire via a first acquisition unit drawing information based on the input of the drawing detected via the second detector;', 'output via an output the drawing information acquired via the first acquisition unit; and', 'generate via an estimator estimation abnormality information from the drawing information., 'a controller configured to2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , the controller further configured to:acquire via a second acquisition unit feature information with respect to the target image based on image data of the target image, andoutput via the output the feature information acquired via the second acquisition unit.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe feature information includes feature information for each of regions obtained by dividing the target image in a grid ...

DISPLAY APPARATUS THAT CAUSES DISPLAY DEVICE TO ENLARGE OR REDUCE IMAGE ACCORDING TO USER GESTURE DETECTION RESULT FROM DETECTOR, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

A display apparatus includes a display device, a detection device, and a control device that acts as a controller. The controller displays a predetermined image on the display device, calculates, upon detecting a loop and a user's eye inside the loop through the detection device, a relative size of the user's eye with respect to the loop, as a reference size, causes the display device, upon detecting through the detection device that the relative size has changed to a size larger than the reference size, to enlarge the predetermined image, in proportion to a difference between the relative size and the reference size, and causes the display device, upon detecting through the detection device that the relative size has changed to a size smaller than the reference size, to reduce the predetermined image, in proportion to a difference between the relative size and the reference size. 1. A display apparatus comprising:a display device;a detection device that detects a gesture of a user; and causes the display device to display a predetermined image in a display region;', "calculates, upon detecting a predetermined loop shape and a user's eye located inside the loop shape, according to a detection result from the detection device, a relative size of the user's eye with respect to a size of the loop shape at a time of the detection, as a reference size;", 'causes the display device, when the controller detects that the relative size has changed, according to the detection result from the detection device, and when the changed relative size is larger than the reference size, to enlarge the predetermined image, in proportion to a difference between the changed relative size and the reference size; and', 'causes the display device, when the controller detects that the relative size has changed, according to the detection result from the detection device, and when the changed relative size is smaller than the reference size, to reduce the predetermined image, in proportion to ...

Defining Software Infrastructure Using a Picture

Functionality is disclosed herein for utilizing a picture created by a customer of a service provider network to define infrastructure associated with the service provider network or other networks. The picture may be a picture of a drawing or a model, for instance. The picture is analyzed to identify resources depicted in the picture as well as any connections between the resources. Based upon the analysis, configuration data that describes the configuration of the resources within the service provider network may be generated and used to perform one or more actions. For example, the configuration data might be used to generate a deployment template and/or used to provision the resources within the service provider network or other networks. 1. A system , comprising: analyze an image, that depicts an infrastructure that operates in a service provider network, to identify parameters of resources depicted within the image;', 'provide a user interface that includes functionality to obtain one or more undetermined parameters after analyzing the image;', 'generate configuration data describing a configuration of at least a portion of the resources within the service provider network; and', 'perform one or more actions using the configuration data., 'one or more computers configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more computers are further configured to receive the image from a computing device associated with a customer of the service provider network claim 1 , and wherein the image includes a first graphical shape that identifies a first resource to provision within the service provider network and a second graphical shape that identifies a second resource to provision within the service provider network.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the image is an electronic image of a model claim 1 , a diagram claim 1 , or a screenshot.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein generating the configuration data is based at least in part on analyzing the image and the ...

Copy and paste from a physical document to an electronic document

A method to select a content block from a physical document. The method includes generating, by a computer processor and based on an image of the physical document, extracted content blocks in the physical document, detecting, using a camera disposed toward a workspace surface, a finger gesture of a user that identifies a finger tap position on the workspace surface, selecting, by the computer processor, an extracted content block based on an intersection between the finger tap position and a region on the workspace surface associated with the extracted content block, and generating, based at least on the extracted content block, a final content block selection of the physical document for performing a document processing task of the physical document.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, MOBILE TERMINAL APPARATUS, AND IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM

An image processing apparatus includes an image reading portion, a storage apparatus, a transmitting portion, a receiving portion, and an image processing portion. The transmitting portion transmits an image read by the image reading portion to an external mobile terminal apparatus as a display destination of the image. The receiving portion receives a movement amount and rotation amount of the image which the mobile terminal apparatus decides based on a user operation. The image processing portion applies, to the image, a movement process in accordance with the movement amount received by the receiving portion and a rotation process in accordance with the rotation amount received by the receiving portion, and makes the storage apparatus store the image after the processing. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:an image reading portion;a storage apparatus;a transmitting portion that transmits an image read by the image reading portion to an external mobile terminal apparatus as a display destination of the image;a receiving portion that receives a movement amount and rotation amount of the image which the mobile terminal apparatus decides based on a user operation; andan image processing portion that applies, to the image, a movement process in accordance with the movement amount received by the receiving portion and a rotation process in accordance with the rotation amount received by the receiving portion, and makes the storage apparatus store the image after the processings.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe image processing portion performs a process to insert a white image into a lost region that occurs as a result of performing the movement process and the rotation process.3. An image forming apparatus comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'an image processing apparatus according to ; and'}an image forming portion that forms an image to which the image processing portion applies the movement ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD

An image forming apparatus according to an embodiment includes a projector that projects an image onto a predetermined projection area outside of the image forming apparatus, an interface, a printer, and a processor. The printer prints an image on an image recording medium based on image data acquired the image acquired through the interface. The processor controls the projector to display the image to be printed on the projection area. 1. An image forming apparatus , comprising:a projector configured to project an image onto a predetermined projection area outside of the image forming apparatus;an interface;a printer configured to print an image on an image recording medium based on image data acquired through the interface; anda processor configured to control the projector to display the image to be printed on the projection area.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the processor controls the projector to display a full-size image indicating a state in which the image will be printed on the image recording medium.3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a sensor configured to detect an operation on the projection area, whereinthe processor performs a print setting operation based on the operation detected on the projection area by the sensor.4. The image forming apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the detected operation on the projection area is at least one of drag claim 3 , pinch and swipe.5. The image forming apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the print setting operation based on the detected operation includes at least one of:an operation for switching between single-side printing and double-side printing,an operation for switching between color printing and monochrome printing,an operation for switching printing of a part or all of a plurality of print images to Nin1 printing,an operation for selecting one or more images for printing among a plurality of images,an operation for selecting a ...

IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

An image processing system includes a reception unit that receives an image forming instruction from a user, a retaining unit that retains the image forming instruction in association with the user, an acceptance unit that accepts an execution instruction from the user; an authentication unit that performs authentication of the user, and an image forming unit that executes the image forming instruction retained by the retaining unit in association with the authenticated user. The image forming unit executes the image forming instruction without accepting the execution instruction by the acceptance unit in a case where the authentication unit completes the authentication and cancellation of execution by the user is not present within a holding time. 1. An image processing system comprising:a reception unit that receives an image forming instruction from a user;a retaining unit that retains the image forming instruction in association with the user;an acceptance unit that accepts an execution instruction from the user;an authentication unit that performs authentication of the user; andan image forming unit that, in a case where the authentication unit completes the authentication, executes the image forming instruction retained by the retaining unit in association with the authenticated user without accepting the execution instruction by the acceptance unit, the image forming unit stopping executing the image forming instruction being executed in response to cancellation of execution by the user.2. An image processing system comprising:a reception unit that receives an image forming instruction from a user;a retaining unit that retains the image forming instruction in association with the user;an acceptance unit that accepts an execution instruction from the user;an authentication unit that performs authentication of the user; andan image forming unit that, in a case where the authentication unit completes the authentication and first cancellation of execution by the ...

Image Plate Readout Device

The invention relates to an image plate readout device, the readout device comprising receiver elements for the reception of an image plate and/or a transfer element intended for an image plate. In connection with the readout device is provided, for detecting an object, at least one sensing element, which is in turn set in data communication with the readout device in such a way that, upon detecting an object, the sensing element delivers a signal to the readout device. In response to being triggered by a signal delivered by the sensing element, the readout device executes some function. 116.-. (canceled)17. A system for receiving and reading imaging media , the system comprising:a readout device having a housing, and a reader unit in the housing, the reader unit configured to read an imaging medium within the housing;a receiver element associated with the housing, the receiver element configured to receive into the housing at least one of the imaging medium and a transfer element for an imaging medium for subsequent reading by the reader unit;a sensing element that detects a gesture or motion of an object of detection by a non-contacting manner; anda control unit in communication with the sensing element, the control unit causing the readout device to execute a function when the sensing element detects the gesture or motion of the object of detection.18. The system according to claim 17 , wherein the object of detection is a portion of a body of an operator of the readout device and the gesture or motion is performed by the operator using the portion of the body of the operator.19. The system according to claim 18 , wherein the gesture comprises at least one gesture of a circle claim 18 , a line claim 18 , or a figure drawn by the operator.20. The system according to claim 17 , wherein the gesture or motion comprises a presence of the object of detection in a location proximate to the readout device for a certain time.21. The system according to wherein the object ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR THE INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND PROGRAM

To further improve an operability in a print instruction from an information processing apparatus provided with a touch panel to a print apparatus. 1. An information processing apparatus provided with a touch panel comprising:a display unit configured to display document data; andan instruction unit configured to instruct a print apparatus to perform a print processing of the document data in response to a situation in which the document data displayed on the display unit is touched and flicked in a particular direction.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the instruction unit instructs the print apparatus to perform a save processing of the document data in response to a situation in which the document data displayed on the display unit is touched and flicked in a direction different from the particular direction.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a selection unit configured to select a first operation mode for browsing the document data or a second operation mode for instructing a processing on the document data claim 1 ,wherein in a case where the first operation mode is selected, the display unit displays another page included in the document data in response to the situation in which the document data displayed on the display unit is touched and flicked in the particular direction.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein in a case where the first operation mode is selected claim 3 , the instruction unit does not instruct the print processing of the document data in response to the situation in which the document data displayed on the display unit is touched and flicked in the particular direction claim 3 , and in a case where the second operation mode is selected claim 3 , the instruction unit instructs the print processing of the document data in response to the situation in which the document data displayed on the display unit is touched and flicked ...

DISPLAY DEVICE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE DISPLAY DEVICE, AND METHOD OF DISPLAYING INFORMATION

On a touch-panel display of an image forming apparatus, a function selecting area and a preview area are displayed next to each other. On the function selecting area, a function setting menu is displayed in one display mode among an icon mode in which only a group of icons are displayed, a regular mode in which a group of icons and a group of texts are displayed, and an express mode in which a group of icons, a group of texts and a group of function setting buttons are displayed. In the icon mode, detailed preview information is displayed on a large preview area, and in the express mode, detailed function selecting information is displayed on a large function selecting area. 1. (canceled)2. A display device for operating an apparatus as an object of control , comprising:a display unit displaying, on an approximately rectangular planar display area, information to be notified to a user;a display control unit capable of dividing said planar display area into a plurality of areas and capable of displaying information with a first display area displaying first information and a second display area displaying second information arranged next to each other; andan area changing unit, changing manner of display of said first information, and thereby changing width in a direction along one side of said planar display area of said first display area and width in the direction along said one side of said planar display area of said second display area, to display information; whereinsaid first information includes setting information including a button for setting a function;said second information includes information of image data to be processed in said apparatus as the object of control; andsaid area changing unit changes said manner of display of said first information, and thereby makes wider the width in the direction along said one side of said planar display area of said first display area and makes narrower the width in the direction along said one side of said ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR GUIDANCE ON OPERATION METHOD BY IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM

An image forming apparatus includes a touch panel connected to a network, for displaying an icon accepting an inquiry about an operation and a control unit for controlling an operation. The control unit is configured to transmit an inquiry about an operation to a terminal through the network, to receive an answer based on the inquiry from the terminal, and to display on the touch panel, an operation instruction based on operation method instruction information indicating the answer. 1. An image forming apparatus , comprising:a communication portion for communicating with an information terminal through a network;a monitor including a touch panel capable of accepting a multi-touch operation, for displaying an operation screen of said image forming apparatus; anda controller for controlling an operation of said image forming apparatus,said controller being configured to:(i) transmit an inquiry signal about an operation method using the operation screen displayed on said monitor to said information terminal through said communication portion,(ii) receive through said communication portion, operation method instruction information including information transmitted by said information terminal based on the inquiry signal for indicating said multi-touch operation, and(iii) cause said monitor to display said operation screen and an operation instruction based on said operation method instruction information.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinsaid inquiry signal includes apparatus identification information for identifying said image forming apparatus and screen identification information for identifying said operation screen.3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinwhen a command for zoom-in of the screen displayed on said monitor is given twice to said image forming apparatus from said information terminal, said monitor is configured to increase, by magnitude defined in advance, a zoom-in factor of the screen in accordance ...

Image forming apparatus

A control portion specifies an allowance time from a job reception time to a time at which a job sender reaches a self-apparatus, on the basis of allowance time specifying information acquired per print job data. Furthermore, the control portion controls a start time of a print process in accordance with an order in which an elapsed time from the job reception time is determined to have reached a planned start time. The planned start time is a time which is back-calculated from a time point when the allowance time elapses after the job reception, on the basis of a time required for the print process.

Image forming apparatus

An image forming apparatus includes: a controller that controls the image forming apparatus; a memory that stores noise levels produced by a plurality of devices constituting the image forming apparatus during operation of the devices; and a microphone that accepts a speech instruction for the image forming apparatus. The controller accepts a job, detects a speech level from the speech accepted by the microphone, compares the detected speech level with a noise level that corresponds to the job to be executed in the image forming apparatus and that has been read from the memory, and controls, based on a result of the comparison, which one of a process of accepting the speech instruction and a process of executing the job in the image forming apparatus should be preferentially performed.

METHOD FOR SCANNING DATA AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF

A method for operating an electronic device is provided. The method includes detecting a touch of an external input device, determining at least one region associated with the detected touch, receiving scanning data from the external input device, and displaying the scanning data at the determined region. 1. A method in an electronic device , comprising:detecting a touch of an external input device;determining a region associated with the detected touch;receiving scanning data from the external input device; anddisplaying the scanning data at the determined region.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:setting a scan mode of the electronic device; andwhen the scan mode of the electronic device is set, making a preset region of a display of the electronic device transparent.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the preset region is determined based on at least one of a running application or an executed function.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving the scanning data from the external input device comprises:receiving data processed by an Image Signal Processor (ISP) of the external input device from the external input device so as to display the data in the electronic device.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:processing the scanning data from the external input device in an ISP of the electronic device to display the data in the electronic device.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:detecting whether the detected touch ends; anddetermining the scanning data received until the end of the detected touch, as one image.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:detecting a motion of the electronic device; anddetermining the scanning data received until the motion the electronic device is detected, as one image.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining whether the scan mode of the electronic device ends; andwhen the scan mode of the electronic device does not end, continuously displaying the displayed scanning data until ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, IMAGE EDITING METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM FOR FORMING AN IMAGE ON A RECORDING MEDIUM BASED ON AN IMAGE DISPLAYED ON A DISPLAY SECTION

When a position detecting section detects two points of contact with a display screen of a display section, a medium deciding section decides a recording medium based on a change in distance between the two points. And an image displayed on the display section is formed on the recording medium decided on by the medium deciding section. 1. (canceled)2. An image processing method for processing a display image by using an image forming apparatus that comprises a display section , and a position detecting section detecting a position of contact with a display screen of the display section , and that forms an image on a recording medium based on the display image displayed on the display section , the method comprising the steps of:a step of displaying an image comprising an object image indicative of an object for an image formation, and a medium image indicative of the recording medium;a step of shifting to an edit mode, when the display screen is contacted at two points, to modify magnification of the object image with respect to the medium image on the basis of contact positions detected by the position detecting section and to display an area occupied by the object image modified in the medium image;a step of selecting one recording medium of a plurality of selectable recording mediums on the basis of the contact positions detected by the position detecting section; anda step of finishing the edit mode according to a predetermined operation.3. An image processing method for processing an image by using an image processing apparatus that comprises a display section and a position detecting section detecting a position of contact with a display screen of the display section , the method comprising the steps of:a step of displaying an image on the display section comprising an object image indicative of an object for an image formation, and a medium image indicative of a recording medium on which the object image is recorded;a step of shifting to an edit mode, when ...

OUTPUT SETTING DEVICE AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR COMPUTER PROGRAM

An output setting device for setting a scale ratio for image size change when an image is reduced or enlarged to be placed in an output page is provided. The device includes a touch-sensitive panel capable of detecting a multi-touch; and a setting portion setting, when a multi-touch gesture for giving a command to change the image size is made on the touch-sensitive panel, as the scale ratio for image size change, a scale ratio closest to a present scale ratio from among scale ratios available when the image is reduced or enlarged in accordance with the multi-touch gesture in such a manner that at least one of a vertical dimension and a horizontal dimension of the image size is made equal to any one of a vertical dimension and a horizontal dimension of any one of standard sizes with an aspect ratio of the image remaining unchanged. 1. An output setting device for setting a scale ratio for image size change for a case where an image is reduced or enlarged to be placed in an output page , the device comprising:a touch-sensitive panel capable of detecting a multi-touch; anda setting portion configured to set, when a multi-touch gesture for giving a command to change an image size of the image is made on the touch-sensitive panel, as the scale ratio for image size change, a scale ratio closest to a present scale ratio from among scale ratios available for a case where the image is reduced or enlarged in accordance with the multi-touch gesture in such a manner that at least one of a vertical dimension and a horizontal dimension of the image size is made equal to any one of a vertical dimension and a horizontal dimension of any one of standard sizes with an aspect ratio of the image remaining unchanged.2. The output setting device according to claim 1 , further comprisinga display, anda display control portion configured to control the display to display a size relationship between the image size of the image and an output size that is a size of the output page; ...

Image forming apparatus selectively operable in a plurality of modes

In an image forming apparatus, a communication device is selectively operable in a communication device side normal mode and a sleep mode consuming less power than the communication device side normal mode. The controller is selectively operable in a controller side normal mode, a first sleep mode consuming less power than the controller side normal mode, and a second sleep mode consuming less power than the first sleep mode. The controller is configured to: transmit to the communication device a command instructing to transit to the sleep mode in response to transition to the second sleep mode; maintain the sleep mode regardless of return from the second sleep mode to the first sleep mode; and transmit to the communication device a command instructing to return from the sleep mode to the communication device side normal mode in response to return to the controller side normal mode.

IMAGE-FORMING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR IMAGE-FORMING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An image-forming apparatus having a touch panel displays a menu screen for allowing selection of a function to be used from a plurality of functions included in the image-forming apparatus. In a case where the menu screen includes a plurality of pages, a screen is switched from a currently displayed page to another page if a user operation for requesting a transition between the plurality of pages is detected. Information usable for limiting the transition of the plurality of pages included in the menu screen is set. The switch of the screen from a currently displayed page to another page is limited based on the set information. 1. An image-forming apparatus having a touch panel , the apparatus comprising:a display unit configured to display a menu screen for allowing selection of a function to be used from a plurality of functions included in the image-forming apparatus;a detecting unit configured to detect an input operation performed by a user on the touch panel;a display control unit configured to, in a case where the menu screen includes a plurality of pages, switch a screen from a page currently displayed by the display unit to another page if the detecting unit detects an operation for requesting a transition between the plurality of pages; anda setting unit configured to set information usable for limiting the transition of the plurality of pages included in the menu screen,wherein the display control unit limits the switch of the screen from a page currently displayed by the display unit to another page based on the information set by the setting unit.2. The image-forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the setting unit sets whether transition between the plurality of pages included in the menu screen is to be permitted or not.3. The image-forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the setting unit sets limits to pages permitted for the transition among a plurality of pages included in the menu screen.4. The image-forming apparatus according ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, IMAGE EDITING METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM FOR FORMING AN IMAGE ON A RECORDING MEDIUM BASED ON AN IMAGE DISPLAYED ON A DISPLAY SECTION

An image processing method for processing a display image includes using an image forming apparatus which includes a position detector detecting a position of contact with a display screen and forms an image on a recording medium based on a display image displayed on the display screen. The display image includes an object image indicative of an object for an image formation and a medium image indicative of the recording medium, and the image processing method includes modifying magnification of the object image with respect to the medium image, without modifying the medium image, based on contact positions of two points detected by the position detector. 1. (canceled)2. An image processing method for processing a display image by using an image forming apparatus including a display screen , and a position detector that detects a position of contact with the display screen , and that forms an image on a recording medium based on the display image displayed on the display screen , the method comprising:displaying on the display screen an image including an object image indicative of an object for an image formation, and a medium image indicative of the recording medium;changing to an edit mode in response to a contact with the display screen detected by the position detector;while in the edit mode, modifying magnification of the object image with respect to the medium image, without modifying the medium image, based on contact positions of two points detected by the position detector;displaying in the medium image on the display screen an area occupied by the object image modified by the modifying; andselecting one recording medium of a plurality of selectable recording mediums based on the contact positions detected by the position detector.3. An image processing method for processing a display image by using an image processing apparatus including a display screen , and a position detector that detects a position of contact with the display screen , and that forms ...

INPUT DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

An input device includes a display on which an operation screen is displayed, at least one protrusion displayed along an outer edge of the display, and a detector in which a display region of the display is set as a detection region. In a case where a continuous operation input in a direction provided with the protrusion is detected, a function corresponding to the continuous operation input is enabled faster than in a case where a continuous operation input in a direction different from the direction is detected. 1. An input device comprising:a display on which an operation screen is displayed;at least one protrusion displayed along an outer edge of the display; anda detector in which a display region of the display is set as a detection region,wherein, in a case where a continuous operation input in a direction provided with the protrusion is detected, a function corresponding to the continuous operation input is enabled faster than in a case where a continuous operation input in a direction different from the direction is detected.2. The input device according to claim 1 ,wherein the function is a movement of an operation target in a direction in which the continuous operation input is detected.3. The input device according to claim 2 ,wherein the movement includes scrolling of the operation screen.4. The input device according to claim 2 ,wherein the movement is a movement, toward a predetermined region, of an icon displayed on the operation screen.5. The input device according to claim 1 ,wherein enabling of the function is determined in accordance with a distance from the outer edge of the display.6. The input device according to claim 5 ,wherein, with regard to the direction provided with the protrusion, the function is enabled from a position distant from the outer edge of the display, as compared with a direction not provided with the protrusion.7. The input device according to claim 1 ,wherein enabling of the function is determined in accordance with a ...

DISPLAY INPUT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME

A display input device includes a head mount display and a main apparatus. The head mount display includes an imager, a transmissive display, a sight line detector, a processor, and an HMD communicator. The main apparatus includes an operation panel including a display panel and an operation portion, a main-apparatus communicator, and a controller. The processor causes the transmissive display to display a virtual item button for selecting an item. When an item belonging to a lowest hierarchical layer is selected, the controller causes the display panel to display a setting-value setting screen. The operation portion accepts setting of a setting value. 1. A display input device comprising:a head mount display; anda main apparatus, an imager,', 'a transmissive display which, while transmitting external light, causes a virtual image to be visually recognized,', 'a sight line detector for detecting a sight line of a user,', 'a processor which controls display on the transmissive display, and', 'an HMD communicator,, 'wherein the head mount display comprises'} an operation panel which includes a display panel and an operation portion,', 'a main-apparatus communicator which communicates with the HMD communicator, and', 'a controller which controls display on the display panel,, 'wherein the main apparatus comprises'} causes the transmissive display to display a virtual item button for item selection while the imager is capturing an image of the operation panel,', 'recognizes, based on an output of the sight line detector, the virtual item button selected, and', 'recognizes, as a selected item, an item corresponding to the virtual item button selected,, 'wherein the processor'}wherein the item is one of a plurality of kinds of items which are classified in a hierarchical structure, and the processor causes the HMD communicator to transmit, to the main-apparatus communicator, a first notification indicating the selected item,', 'the controller, based on the first ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, IMAGE EDITING METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM FOR FORMING AN IMAGE ON A RECORDING MEDIUM BASED ON AN IMAGE DISPLAYED ON A DISPLAY SECTION

An image forming apparatus includes a position detecting section detecting a position of contact with a display screen of a display section and forms an image on a recording medium based on a display image displayed on the display section. The display image includes an object image indicative of an object for an image formation and a medium image indicative of the recording medium, and the image forming apparatus selectively edits the object image with respect to the medium image based on positions of two points detected by the position detecting section. 15-. (canceled)6. An image processing method for processing a display image by using an image forming apparatus including a display screen , and a position detector that detects a position of contact with the display screen , and that forms an image on a recording medium based on the display image displayed on the display screen , the method comprising:displaying on the display screen an image including an object image indicative of an object for an image formation, and a medium image indicative of the recording medium;changing to an edit mode in response to a contact with the display screen detected by the position detector;while in the edit mode, modifying magnification of the object image with respect to the medium image, without modifying the medium image, based on contact positions of two points detected by the position detector;displaying in the medium image on the display screen an area occupied by the object image modified by the modifying;selecting one recording medium of a plurality of selectable recording mediums based on the contact positions detected by the position detector; andfinishing the edit mode in response to a predetermined operation.7. An image processing method for processing a display image by using an image processing apparatus including a display screen , and a position detector that detects a position of contact with the display screen , and that forms an image on a recording medium ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image forming apparatus includes: an imaging device that captures a reference facial image used for determining a change in a facial expression, and a user facial image; a processor that determines an emotion in the user facial image based on an amount of the change in the facial expression from the reference facial image, and performs message support corresponding to the emotion in the user facial image; and a user interface that detects an input operation by a user without delay in setting a printing condition when a print job is executed in response to a request made by the user. The processor obtains the reference facial image captured by the imaging device at a time point when the user interface detects the input operation without delay and the facial expression is assumed to be a reference for the change in the facial expression. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:an imaging device that captures a user facial image and a reference facial image used for determining a change in a facial expression;a processor that determines an emotion in the user facial image based on an amount of the change in the facial expression from the reference facial image, and performs message support corresponding to the emotion in the user facial image; anda user interface that detects an input operation by a user without delay in setting a printing condition when a print job is executed in response to a request made by the user, whereinthe processor obtains the reference facial image captured by the imaging device at a time point when the user interface detects the input operation without delay and the facial expression is assumed to be a reference for the change in the facial expression.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe printing condition includes a plurality of setting items, and any one of the setting items is a specific setting item determined in advance for which the input operation made by the user does not delay, andthe user interface ...

Information processing apparatus, information processing system, and image forming apparatus

An information processing apparatus includes a display, an operating unit, and a movement controller. The display displays in a form of a display image a portion of information including plural items and moves the display image at a first speed by scrolling so as to display the plural items in a predetermined order. The operating unit accepts a movement instruction operation from a user for moving the display image. The movement controller performs control for reducing a movement speed to a speed lower than the first speed when a line of sight of the user toward the display image changes while the movement controller causes the display image to move.

Image processing system, analyzing apparatus, and recording medium

An image processing system includes an acquiring section that acquires biological information on a user who makes an image processing apparatus execute a job and operation information on the image processing apparatus with the biological information changing depending on a state of the user, an analysis section that analyzes stress of the user concerning use of the image processing apparatus, based on the biological information and the operation information, and an output section that outputs an analysis result obtained by the analysis section.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

An information processing apparatus that is used in contact with a user includes a detection unit and a control unit. The detection unit detects a motion of the user in a real space performed without contacting an object that is present in the real space. The control unit instructs the object to execute a specific function in the case where plural motions by users for a common object are detected. The specific function is correlated with the plural motions. 1. An information processing apparatus that is used in contact with a user , comprising:a detection unit that detects a motion of the user in a real space performed without contacting an object that is present in the real space; anda control unit that instructs the object to execute a specific function in a case where a plurality of motions by users for a common object are detected, the specific function being correlated with the plurality of motions.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the plurality of motions are different operations prescribed in advance.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein allocation of operations required from individual users differs in accordance with a combination of the users.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the plurality of motions associated with execution of the specific function are set for each specific function.5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the plurality of motions are correlated with different operation elements associated with the specific function.6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the plurality of motions are set for each object.7. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the plurality of motions are correlated with the same operation element associated with the specific function.8. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein, in a case where directions ...

Information processing apparatus, control method thereof, and storage medium

An image forming apparatus measures the distance between the image forming apparatus and an object located in the periphery of the image forming apparatus each predetermined amount of time. Then, whether or not the object is a human is detected on the basis of the measured distance and a moving amount of the object each predetermined amount of time. Furthermore, the image forming apparatus controls the power supply state of the image forming apparatus in accordance with the result of the human detection.

DISPLAY DEVICE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE DISPLAY DEVICE, AND METHOD OF DISPLAYING INFORMATION

On a touch-panel display of an image forming apparatus, a function selecting area and a preview area are displayed next to each other. On the function selecting area, a function setting menu is displayed in one display mode among an icon mode in which only a group of icons are displayed, a regular mode in which a group of icons and a group of texts are displayed, and an express mode in which a group of icons, a group of texts and a group of function setting buttons are displayed. In the icon mode, detailed preview information is displayed on a large preview area, and in the express mode, detailed function selecting information is displayed on a large function selecting area. 1. (canceled)2: A display device used in operating an apparatus as an object of control , comprising:a display that displays information;a display controller that controls said display such that said display displays a first image as an operation menu including a button used for executing a function on said apparatus as the object of control and a second image including information of image data to be processed in said apparatus as the object of control; anda touch panel provided on said display, detecting a touch operation based on a position where a fingertip of a user touched said touch panel; whereinsaid display controller superposes said first image on said second image upon detection of said touch operation in a state where said second image is displayed and said first image is not displayed.3: The display device according to claim 2 , whereinsaid second image includes a third image displaying information other than said information of image data; andsaid display controller superposes, when superposing said first image on said second image, said first image on an area of said second image excluding said third image.4: The display device according to claim 2 , whereinsaid first image is displayed either in a first manner of display not displaying said button, or in a second manner of ...

Apparatus and method for navigation digital object using gaze information of user

사용자의 시선 정보를 이용한 디지털 오브젝트 탐색 장치 및 방법이 개시된다. 디지털 오브젝트 탐색 장치는 사용자의 시선 정보 또는 제스쳐 정보를 수집하고, 이를 이용하여 줌 비율, 렌더링 퀄리티 또는 부가 정보의 세기를 포함하는 디지털 오브젝트에 대한 탐색 정보를 결정하며, 탐색 정보에 기초하여 디지털 오브젝트를 탐색할 수 있다. 사용자는 별도의 조작없이 응시하는 것으로 디지털 오브젝트를 탐색할 수 있다. Disclosed is an apparatus and method for searching digital objects using visual information of a user. The digital object search apparatus collects eye line information or gesture information of a user, determines search information about a digital object including a zoom ratio, a rendering quality, or intensity of additional information using the information, Can be searched. The user can search for a digital object by gazing without any manipulation. 디지털 오브젝트, 줌 비율, 렌더링 퀄리티, 부가 정보, 시선 정보, 제스쳐 정보 Digital object, zoom ratio, rendering quality, additional information, eye information, gesture information

가상 세계 처리 장치 및 방법

가상 세계 처리 장치 및 방법이 개시된다. 실시예들은 센서의 특성에 관한 정보인 센서 특성을 이용하여 현실 세계로부터 측정한 정보를 가상 세계로 전달하여 현실 세계와 가상 세계의 상호 작용을 구현할 수 있다. 상기 측정된 정보 중 이전에 측정된 정보와 상이한 것만을 선택적으로 전달하는 가상 세계 처리 장치 및 방법이 개시된다. 상기 측정된 정보가 이전에 측정된 정보와 많은 차이가 있을 경우 상기 측정된 정보 전체를 전달하고, 차이가 많지 않을 경우 상기 측정된 정보 중 상기 이전에 측정된 정보와 상이한 것만을 선택적으로 전달하는 가상 세계 처리 장치 및 방법이 개시된다.

移动终端及其控制方法

一种移动终端及其控制方法。该移动终端包括：终端主体；相机；传感器，所述传感器被配置成感测所述终端主体的运动；显示器，所述显示器被形成在所述终端主体上，以具有被配置成显示画面信息的第一显示区域和不同于所述第一显示区域的第二显示区域；以及控制器，所述控制器被配置成：响应于在没有触摸所述第二显示区域的情况下感测到的所述终端主体从第一位置到第二位置的预定运动，与所感测到的所述终端主体的预定运动对应地改变所显示的画面信息的方向，并且响应于在触摸所述第二显示区域的情况下所感测到的所述终端主体从所述第一位置到所述第二位置的预定运动，激活所述相机并且在所述第一显示区域中显示预览图像。

Handheld device for capturing text from both a document printed on paper and a document displayed on a dynamic display device

A device for capturing rendered text is described. The device incorporates one or more visual sensors that receive visual information as a part of capturing rendered text. The visual sensors are collectively capable of capturing both text that is permanently printed on a page, and text that is displayed transitorily on a dynamic device. The device further incorporates a visual information disposition subsystem for disposing of visual information received by the visual sensors. The device further incorporates a package that bears the visual sensors and the visual information disposition subsystem, and is suitable to be held in a human hand.

Establishing an interactive environment for rendered documents

A system for identifying an electronic counterpart for a rendered document is described. The system receives an indication of a text capture operation performed from a rendered document. The indication identifies a text sequence captured as part of the text capture operation, the identified text sequence comprising fewer than nine words. In response to receiving the indication, the system uniquely identifies an electronic document from which the rendered document was rendered.

Capturing text from rendered documents using supplement information

A system for processing a text capture operation is described. The system receives text captured from a rendered document in the text capture operation. The system also receives supplemental information distinct from the captured text. The system determines an action to perform in response to the text capture operation based upon both the captured text and the supplemental information.

Search engines and systems with handheld document data capture devices

Embodiments of the disclosed innovations provide systems and methods for locating data associated with rendered documents. Some embodiments support the use of a handheld document data capture device.

Image display control apparatus, method of controlling the same, and control program therefor

本发明公开一种图像显示控制装置及其控制方法和控制程序。为了显示具有所需面部表情的面部图像部分，执行从对象图像中对面部图像部分进行检测的处理。当检测到多个面部图像部分时，对于每一面部图像部分进行面部表情分析。具有事先指定的面部表情的面部图像部分被放大并通过显示屏整个显示。

Search engines and systems with handheld document data capture devices

Embodiments of the disclosed innovations provide systems and methods for locating data associated with rendered documents. Some embodiments support the use of a handheld document data capture device.

Job instruction method to information processing apparatus and image processing apparatus

Method for recognizing hand gesture using camera and thereof apparatus

본 발명은 카메라를 이용한 손동작 인식 방법 및 장치에 관한 것이다. 본 발명에 따르면, 카메라를 통해 촬영된 손의 기준점을 검출하는 단계와, 상기 기준점이 검출된 손으로부터 움직임이 감지되면, 상기 감지된 움직임에 대응되는 손의 궤적 정보를 저장하는 단계와, 상기 움직임이 감지된 손의 현재 위치와 상기 기준점 사이의 차이값을 연산하여 기 설정된 제1 임계치와 비교하는 단계와, 상기 차이값이 상기 제1 임계치 이상인 경우, 상기 감지된 움직임에 대응되는 손의 궤적 정보와 기 저장된 손동작 별 궤적 DB를 비교하는 단계, 및 상기 궤적 DB로부터 상기 손의 궤적 정보와 일치하는 손동작을 판별하는 단계를 포함하는 카메라를 이용한 손동작 인식 방법 및 장치를 제공한다. 상기 카메라를 이용한 손동작 인식 방법 및 장치에 따르면, 손이 기준점으로부터 멀어진 정도를 일차적으로 판단한 다음, 손이 움직인 궤적 정보와 기 저장된 손동작 별 궤적 DB를 재차 비교하여 검증함에 따라 손동작의 인식률을 높일 수 있는 이점이 있다. The present invention relates to a hand gesture recognition method and apparatus using a camera. According to the present invention, detecting a reference point of the hand taken by the camera, and if the movement is detected from the hand detected the reference point, storing the trajectory information of the hand corresponding to the detected movement, and the movement Computing a difference value between the detected current position of the hand and the reference point and comparing it with a preset first threshold value, and when the difference value is greater than or equal to the first threshold value, hand trace information corresponding to the detected movement. And a step of comparing a trajectory DB for each hand gesture stored in advance, and determining a hand gesture that matches the trajectory information of the hand from the trajectory DB. According to the method and apparatus for recognizing a hand gesture using the camera, the degree of hand movement from a reference point may be primarily determined, and then the recognition rate of the hand gesture may be increased by comparing and verifying the trace information of the hand movement and the previously stored trajectory DB. There is an advantage to that.

Device and method for processing virtual worlds

公开了一种用于处理虚拟世界的装置和方法。根据本发明的实施例，使用传感器的特性从现实世界测量的信息被传输到虚拟世界，从而实现现实世界和虚拟世界之间的交互。公开的用于处理虚拟世界的装置和方法包括选择性地传输测量的信息中的与先前测量的信息不同的信息。公开的用于处理虚拟世界的装置和方法包括可在测量的信息与先前测量的信息显著不同的情况下，传输整个测量的信息，并可在所述不同不显著的情况下，选择性地传输测量的信息中的与先前测量的信息不同的信息。

Portable Multifunction Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Adjusting an Insertion Point Marker

In accordance with some embodiments, a computer-implemented method is performed at a portable electronic device with a touch screen display. The method includes: displaying graphics and an insertion marker at a first location in the graphics on the touch screen display; detecting a finger contact with the touch screen display; and in response to the detected finger contact, expanding the insertion marker from a first size to a second size on the touch screen display and expanding a portion of the graphics on the touch screen display from an original size to an expanded size. The method further includes detecting movement of the finger contact on the touch screen display and moving the expanded insertion marker in accordance with the detected movement of the finger contact from the first location to a second location in the graphics.

Portable multifunction device, method, and graphical user interface for adjusting an insertion point marker

In accordance with some embodiments, a computer-implemented method is performed at a portable electronic device with a touch screen display. The method includes: displaying graphics and an insertion marker at a first location in the graphics on the touch screen display; detecting a finger contact with the touch screen display; and in response to the detected finger contact, expanding the insertion marker from a first size to a second size on the touch screen display and expanding a portion of the graphics on the touch screen display from an original size to an expanded size. The method further includes detecting movement of the finger contact on the touch screen display and moving the expanded insertion marker in accordance with the detected movement of the finger contact from the first location to a second location in the graphics.

Portable multifunction device, method, and graphical user interface for adjusting an insertion point marker

In accordance with some embodiments, a computer-implemented method is performed at a portable electronic device with a touch screen display. The method includes: displaying a window on the touch-sensitive display; detecting a single-finger gesture on the touch-sensitive display; in response to the detected single-finger gesture on the touch-sensitive display, displaying a magnifying screen that includes an expanded view of a first portion of the window that comprises at least a part of the texts and an insertion marker; detecting movement of a single finger on the touch-sensitive display while the magnifying screen is displayed; and in response to detecting the movement of the single finger on the touch-sensitive display, replacing the display of the expanded view of the first portion of the window with an expanded view of the second portion of the window in the magnifying screen.

Portable multifunction device, method, and graphical user interface for adjusting an insertion point marker

In accordance with some embodiments, a computer-implemented method is performed at a portable electronic device with a touch screen display. The method includes: displaying graphics and an insertion marker at a first location in the graphics on the touch screen display; detecting a finger contact with the touch screen display; and in response to the detected finger contact, expanding the insertion marker from a first size to a second size on the touch screen display and expanding a portion of the graphics on the touch screen display from an original size to an expanded size. The method further includes detecting movement of the finger contact on the touch screen display and moving the expanded insertion marker in accordance with the detected movement of the finger contact from the first location to a second location in the graphics.

Image forming apparatus, method for guidance on operation method by image forming apparatus, and system

An image forming apparatus includes a touch panel connected to a network, for displaying an icon accepting an inquiry about an operation and a control unit for controlling an operation. The control unit is configured to transmit an inquiry about an operation to a terminal through the network, to receive an answer based on the inquiry from the terminal, and to display on the touch panel, an operation instruction based on operation method instruction information indicating the answer.