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Entsorgungsfahrzeug mit zumindest einer Einschüttöffnung für unterschiedliche Behälter

Entsorgungsfahrzeug (1) mit zumindest einem fahrzeuggestützten Aufnahmebehälter (2) für Reststoffe, Wertstoffe oder dergleichen und mit zumindest einer Zuführungseinrichtung (3) mit einer ein- oder mehrteiligen Einschüttöffnung (9) zur Aufnahme von zu entsorgendem Gut, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Einschüttöffnung (9) voneinander beabstandete Schienen (14; 15) zur Zusammenwirkung mit seitlichen Zapfen (16) eines zu entleerenden Großbehälters (6) und zusätzlich weiter innen liegende, bewegliche Schienen (29; 30) zur Zusammenwirkung mit Zapfen (31) eines schmaleren Behälters (5), insbesondere eines 1,1-cbm-Behälters, zugeordnet sind.

Elektronisches Postsystem

Elektronischer Bildabtaster.

Elektronisches Vervielfältigungs-Drucksystem

Support system for ordering consumables for computer peripheral devices uses a PC via a user interface communications link to connect to a supplier for ordering online top-ups.

A computer system (CS) (10) has a PC (12) and an assigned computer peripheral device (14) coupled by signals to the PC via a local bus (16). The CS also has a support system (18) for ordering consumables and creates a single connection environment between the PC and the peripheral device that includes a laser/inkjet printer (22). The PC links via the Internet to a supplier of consumables. An Independent claim is also included for a method for topping up consumables for computer peripheral devices in a single connection environment.

Benutzerkontrollierbarer digitaler Drucker

Disposal vehicle e.g. side loader, for disposing e.g. domestic waste, has set of rails and set of inwardly movable rails attached with thin aperture, where rails are connected with lateral pin of to-be emptied large container

The vehicle (1) has a vehicle-mounted receptacle (2) for residual substances or valuable substances. A supply device (3) includes a single-or multi-part thin aperture (9) for receiving material to be discharged. A set of rails and a set of inwardly movable rails are attached with the thin aperture. The rails are spaced from each other and connected with a lateral pin of a to-be emptied large container i.e. four-wheeled large tank. The inwardly movable rails are connected with the pin of a narrow container i.e. 1, 1-cbm container. The receptacle is designed as a fixed container or a bag.

CONTROLLING FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION

An indication input system for use in with facsimile machines and similar devices. The input system having a coordinate input device which displays an organizational chart 21 expressing the relationship of a plurality of functions, and registers the coordinates of a point when indicated on the organizational chart, a memory for storing a data table including the plurality of functions, a plurality of key domains which define the coordinate boundary of each function, and related data which defines the relationship between the plurality of functions as expressed on said organizational chart, and a controller which determines which functions have been selected when a point is indicated on the coordinate input means, and sequentially effects the execution of the selected functions and the functions related to the selected functions. ...

Apparatus for providing a telephone exchange with a facsimile call service

Equipment for facsimile call service of telephone exchange

Electronic device, control method, program, and computer readable medium

PRINT CONTROL DEVICE AND PRINT CONTROL METHOD

Printed card based user interface system

INTERACTIVE PRINTING WITH A PLURALITY OF PRINTER DEVICES

A network system for printing digital print files, including personal workstations of users and a plurality of printers. The system further includes a print service and a print file storage service, that may be implemented in several ways. A user may submit a print file without specifying a particular printer on which the file must be printed. Then, he can walk up to any of the printers and start the print process for his print file there. In operation, the print service receives the print file, extracts metadata specifying job information from the file, and stores the file in the print file storage service. The metadata of the file are transmitted to the printers, which include the metadata in local print selection mechanisms resident in said printers. The user may select his print file at the operating panel of any one of the printers and start the printing process. In response, that printer fetches the print image data of the selected file from the print file storage service and prints ...

INTERACTIVE PRINTING WITH A PLURALITY OF PRINTER DEVICES

A network system for printing digital print files, including personal workstations of users and a plurality of printers. The system further includes a print service and a print file storage service, that may be implemented in several ways. A user may submit a print file without specifying a particular printer on which the file must be printed. Then, he can walk up to any of the printers and start the print process for his print file there. In operation, the print service receives the print file, extracts metadata specifying job information from the file, and stores the file in the print file storage service. The metadata of the file are transmitted to the printers, which include the metadata in local print selection mechanisms resident in said printers. The user may select his print file at the operating panel of any one of the printers and start the printing process. In response, that printer fetches the print image data of the selected file from the print file storage service and prints ...

FACSIMILE APPARATUS

A facsimile apparatus capable of informing an operator of data such as operable time of the facsimile apparatus, the number of documents transmittable and receivable based on the quantity of electric charges remaining in the battery comprises a clock for generating time data and a monitor for monitoring the quantity of electric charges remaining in the battery. The monitor calculates the charging time of the battery based on the time data. The charged quantity of the battery from the time when the battery started to be charged to the current time is determined from the charging time. The operation time of the facsimile apparatus driven by the battery in each of the operation modes is calculated based on the time data. The consumed quantity of electric charges in the battery is measured from the operation time. The quantity of electric charges remaining in the battery is calculated from the charged quantity and consumed charge quantity. The operable time of the facsimile apparatus, the number ...

Digital camera

Operation device, and electronic device and image processing apparatus

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS and storage medium

Image verification equipment, image verification method

The present invention provides a user with a user interface that is convenient and easy to use. In a case where authentication data in an image file is MAC data, data related to the image file is displayed in the first window 301 (S206). In a case where the authentication data in the image file is digital signature data, data related to the image file is displayed in the second window 301 (S211).

Image forming apparatus with display unit removable from apparatus main body

An image forming apparatus includes an apparatus main body (100) and a display unit (200) that is removable from the apparatus main body (100). A positional relationship between the display unit and the apparatus main body and a direction are detected by a detecting portion (209, 211). Based on results of the detection and apparatus conditions, content to be displayed on a displaying portion (215)of the display unit (200) is determined.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD, RECORDING MEDIUM

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICE, AND AUTHENTICATION METHOD

An information processing system includes an operation terminal and an input/output device connected to each other. The operation terminal includes a notification unit configured to send a notification based on information from the input/output device indicating that communication is possible with the input/output device. The input/output device includes an imaging unit, a detection unit for detecting the operation terminal capable of communicating with the input/output device, a transmission unit for to transmitting the information indicating that communication is possible with the input/output device, to the detected operation terminal, a determination unit for determining whether the imaging unit has taken an image of a predetermined action after the information has been sent, and an authentication unit for acquiring terminal information from the detected operation terminal, and performing authentication based on the terminal information, when the image of the predetermined action is ...

Method for information display, mobile information apparatus, and contactless communication device

A mobile information apparatus 10 acquires the display information which is stored in the display area 72, which is secured for using at the time of displaying on the display section by the mobile information apparatus 10, in the storage section 34 of the contactless communication device 30. In this case, in the display area 72, display information which can improve convenience for a user is stored. The display information which is stored includes information such as a result of editing a content of communication performed by the contactless communication, a function performed by the contactless communication by the contactless communication device 30, and an issuer of such function. Then, based on the display information which is acquired, the information of the contactless communication device 30 is displayed on the display section. Therefore, it is possible to display on the display section of the mobile information apparatus 10 in which the contactless communication device 30 is installed ...

Method of controlling image forming apparatus through user terminal, and image forming apparatus and user terminal for performing the method

A method of controlling an image forming apparatus using a user terminal includes displaying a popup window corresponding to an event generated in the image forming apparatus, determining whether at least one user terminal is connected to the image forming apparatus, and applying a previously set timeout to the popup window according to the connection of the user terminal.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGE PROCESSING CONTROL METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM STORING IMAGE PROCESSING CONTROL PROGRAM

An information processing device, separate from an image processing apparatus, which controls the image processing apparatus and includes a display unit, a volatile memory store image data, and a nonvolatile memory. The information processing device also includes an image data acquisition unit that acquires image data processed by the image processing apparatus page by page, an image data storage processor that compares the image data acquired by the image data acquisition unit for each page with the image data stored in the volatile memory and to store the image data in either the volatile memory or the nonvolatile memory based on comparison, a display image generator that generates a display image to be displayed on the display unit based on the image data for each page stored in either the volatile memory or the nonvolatile memory, and a display image output controller that displays the display image generated by the display image generator on the display unit. 1. An information processing device that is separate from an image processing apparatus and which controls operation of the image processing apparatus , comprising:a volatile memory to store image data;a nonvolatile memory;a display;an image data acquisition unit to acquire image data processed by the image processing apparatus page by page;an image data storage processor to compare the image data acquired by the image data acquisition unit for each page with the image data stored in the volatile memory and to store the image data acquired by the image data acquisition unit for each page in either the volatile memory or the nonvolatile memory based on comparison;a display image generator to generate a display image to be displayed on the display unit based on the image data for each page stored in either the volatile memory or the nonvolatile memory; anda display image output controller to display the display image generated by the display image generator on the display unit.2. The information processing ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CUSTOM BRANDING OF DOCUMENT PROCESSING DEVICES

The subject application is directed to a system and method for custom branding of document processing devices. Image data representing a branding identifier image is first received. The image data corresponding to the branding identifier image is then stored in a memory associated with a document processing device. The branding identifier image data is then communicated from the memory to a user interface associated with the document processing device. The branding identifier image is then generated on the display of the user interface concurrently with the display of image data representing document processing operations capable of being performed by the associated document processing device.

Method for evaluating and recommending digital image print size with ordering and overlapped file upload

A system and method is capable of evaluating and recommending digital image print size, with a user interview for specifying an image file and a requested print size width and height, an image reader for determining the pixel dimensions of the image, an evaluator for determining acceptable viewing distance based on a predetermined limit of acceptable pixel enlargement, an evaluator for preserving image aspect ratio, and a display for showing results of the evaluation, whereby quality issues arising from users attempting too much enlargement are minimized, and delays arising from questions about enlargement size or mis-matched aspect ratios are minimized. The system and method is capable of providing for overlapped file upload to minimize print services ordering time and increase the likelihood that orders arrive at a print services provider together with the image file to be printed.

Internet facsimile communication system, internet facsimile communication method and storage medium storing internet facsimile communication program

An Internet facsimile communication system for sending a document from a sending device to a receiving device via an Internet mail, in which the sending device includes a sending unit that sends the document with urgent designation information added thereto to the receiving device; and the receiving device includes: an information unit that informs reception of an urgent document if the document received from the sending device has the urgent designation information attached thereto; and a print control unit that immediately prints out the received document about which the reception of the urgent document has been informed by the information unit.

Image transmission system

An image transmission system includes an image transmitting unit having a display to display a status of a receiving unit and a detector for detecting a size of an original and a record mode permitted for transmission.

Network facsimile apparatus

A communication apparatus is connected to a terminal apparatus via a network. The communication apparatus includes a detector that detects at least a part of the communication apparatus to obtain status information regarding the detected pair of the communication apparatus. A memory configured to store a homepage generated by a HTML file, the homepage including function information which indicates at least one function provided in the communication apparatus, and status information which indicates the detected status of a part of the communication apparatus. The detector generates a latest status information to be stored in the memory when a change in the status of the part of the communication apparatus occurs. A communicator is configured to transmit the homepage to the terminal apparatus when a request for the homepage is received from the terminal apparatus. The homepage is displayable at the terminal apparatus and simultaneously displays the communication which is further configured ...

Data processing system, data processing apparatus, and data processing method for transferring image data to an output destination

A data processing system comprising a device and a data processing apparatus that is connected to the device via a network and that stores screen data in association with identification information of the device, the screen data including an image processing condition and output destination data for each of one or more operation components, the data processing apparatus comprising a reception unit configured to receive image data and identification data transmitted from a device, an authentication unit configured to obtain authentication data corresponding to an output destination, and receive an authentication of the output destination using the authentication data, and a transfer unit configured to transfer the image data to an output destination indicated by the output destination data corresponding to the identification data of the device.

FACSIMILE APPARATUS

A facsimile apparatus includes an accepting portion, a communication portion, a control portion, and a display portion, wherein when the accepting portion accepts a change of a set content of a predetermined set item that is a set item which makes it impossible to perform the facsimile communication if the set content is incorrect, the control portion forces the display portion to display test request information for prompting execution of a test communication with the set content of the predetermined set item changed.

Box Data Management Apparatus And Method

A box data management apparatus extracts box data from a plurality of devices, connected to a network, to enable display of a list of the box data. An operational parameter collection part in the box data management apparatus collects operational parameters as information for processing the box data in the devices. A box data processing part in the box data management apparatus extracts and displays a device and an operational parameter which are capable of processing each of the box data based upon the operational parameters. Therefore, after display of the box data in a list without division by the devices, operational parameters capable of processing selected box data are displayed, thereby enabling improvement in operability and convenience for the user.

Information processing apparatus, information processing method and computer readable medium

An information processing apparatus includes: a display unit that displays a screen including at least one operation target item constituting a target of an operation; a recording unit that records pieces of information depicting operations performed by a user on operation target items displayed on the display unit as pieces of operation history information; and a screen reproducing unit that reproduces screens displayed at points in time at which the respective operations were performed on the basis of the pieces of operation history information recoded in the recording unit.

PRINTING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF PRINTING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

The printing apparatus according to the present invention includes: a reading unit configured to read, in a case of detecting a mounting position at which a mounting state of a printing material cartridge has changed from non-mounting to mounting by performing polling for a plurality of printing material cartridge, color information i from the printing material cartridge mounted at the detected mounting position; and a notification unit configured to notify, in a case where the printing material color indicated by the color information is different from the printing material color corresponding to the detected mounting position, a user that the printing material cartridge is mounted incorrectly, and the reading unit omits processing to read color information from the printing material cartridge mounted at the detected mounting position in a case where the mounting state of the printing material cartridge mounted at the detected mounting position is maintained as mounting.

Network printer

The multifunctional peripheral includes a download control unit, a determination unit, a storage control unit, a display screen data generation unit, and a display control unit. The determination unit determines whether or not data downloaded by the download control unit contains printable file data. If the determination unit determines that the data contains printable file data, the storage control unit performs control so as to extract the printable file data and store the printable file data in the cache memory. The display screen data generation unit generates display screen data to be displayed on the display screen. The display screen data is a list of the file data stored in the storage unit by the storage control unit. The display control unit performs control so as to display the display screen data, which is generated by the display screen data generation unit, on the display screen.

IMAGE SCANNING DEVICE AND IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING CARD SCANNING FUNCTION, AND IMAGE SCANNING METHOD THEREOF

An image scanning device includes a platen, an image scanning unit that scans at a single time documents placed on the platen and generates pieces of image data, and an image data processing unit that performs processing of the pieces of image data. When the image scanning unit generates pieces of first image data by scanning first surfaces of the documents, each of which is placed in one of predetermined areas on the platen, and generates pieces of second image data by scanning surfaces opposite to the first surfaces of the documents, each of which is turned over and placed again in the one of the predetermined areas, the image data processing unit associates one of the pieces of the first image data with a corresponding one of the pieces of the second image data for each of the predetermined areas, as image data of the front and back surfaces.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, OPERATION CONTROL METHOD FOR SAME AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

Provided are an image processing apparatus, an operation control method and a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium. The image processing apparatus uses information of operator's voice sounds and video information given by shooting the operator, to perform the following operations. For example, in response to recognizing an operation command in the sound information during detection of operator's lip movements in the video information, the apparatus executes the operation command. For another example, in response to recognizing an operation command in the sound information, the apparatus judges whether an operator is detected in the video information. When no operator is detected, the apparatus controls one or more operations in which the apparatus makes operation noise being greater than a predetermined level of loudness, or causes an user interface or a speaker of the apparatus to output information to prompt the operator to input instructions by hand.

IMAGE FORMATION APPARATUS CONNECTED TO POWER SUPPLYING DEVICE CAPABLE OF SUPPLYING POWER VIA DATA COMMUNICATION LINE, CONTROL METHOD PERFORMED BY SAME IMAGE FORMATION APPARATUS AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM EXECUTED BY SAME IMAGE FORMATION APPARATUS

A message displaying area displays a message DATA HAS BEEN RECEIVED, which indicates that a print instruction has been received, as well as a message CONDUCT AUTHENTICATION, which urges a user to enter identification information. On the other hand, an input area displays a form in which a username and a corresponding password are to be entered. Specifically, a display presents an entry screen for identification information, including messages indicating that a print instruction has been received and authentication is required.

Image forming apparatus, client, image forming system and control method in image forming system

An image forming apparatus, a client, an image forming system and a control method in the image forming system, the system including: an image forming apparatus and a client connected to the image forming apparatus. The image forming apparatus includes an embedded web server storing data on a plurality of executing windows respectively corresponding to a plurality of display items of the image forming apparatus. The client includes a display unit and a selection unit to select at least one display item to be displayed from among the plurality of items provided by the image forming apparatus. Accordingly, the client displays, through the display unit, the executing window based on data on an executing window corresponding to the display item of the web server.

OPERATION TERMINAL, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM FOR REQUESTING OUTPUT OF A FILE

An operation terminal connected to an information storage apparatus and an output apparatus, comprising a processor that obtains a file from the information storage apparatus; displays, on a monitor, an image of the obtained file and a button for selecting an output device for outputting the file; displays, after the button has been pushed, a two-dimensional code photographing screen; the two-dimensional code photographing screen for photographing a two-dimensional code by a camera; obtains, after the two-dimensional code is photographed by the camera while the two-dimensional code photographing screen is displayed, information that specifies the output device; wherein the information that specifies the output device is obtained from the photographed two-dimensional code; and sends, to the output device through a network, an output request for outputting the file of the image displayed on the monitor, based on the obtained information that specifies the output device.

TERMINAL DEVICE, IMAGE-READING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

The present invention monitors images stored in a cloud storage and displays, in a list form distinctively, images stored only locally; images stored only in the cloud storage; the images that are stored in the cloud storage, that correspond to the images stored locally, and that are updated; and the images that are stored in the cloud storage, that correspond to the images stored locally, and that are not updated.

CUSTOMIZABLE FOOD FRESHNESS PRINTER STARTUP WIZARD

A method of utilizing a startup wizard is disclosed. The startup wizard guides a user through the installation of a food freshness barcode printer, enabling a non-technical user to complete the installation in minimal time. Specifically, the startup wizard detects first power on or is accessible from a system menu. Then, when the printer is installed, the startup wizard is entered which prompts the user for some or all of the following items: language, date format, product database, network configuration, or other specific elements required for implementation. The user is then guided through the installation process which enables a non-technical user to complete the installation of the food freshness barcode printer in minimal time.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM THEREFOR

Disclosed are an image forming apparatus and an image forming method for, in the halted state where trial copying of one set is completed, determining whether a mode has been changed, and for automatically changing a numeral accordingly. According to the present invention, an image forming apparatus comprises: an image input device, for entering an image; a storage device, for storing the image; an image forming unit, for reading the image from the storage unit and for forming the image; and a controller, for providing control for the image forming unit in accordance with a mode set for an image copying process, wherein a function is provided that can set a trial copying mode for an image forming process and can copy one set when the trial copying mode is effective, and that can thereafter temporarily halt the image forming process and enable a mode reset, and wherein for a copying operation performed after the trial copying mode is released, a numeral can be set to a predetermined value ...

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD IN THE IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A display control method in an image processing apparatus capable of executing a plurality of functions and an image processing apparatus capable of executing a plurality of functions are provided. The image processing apparatus displays a custom menu screen for causing a user to select a custom button corresponding to any one of the plurality of functions and makes a transition to an application screen for executing a function corresponding to a custom button selected by the user in accordance with a selection of the custom button via the custom menu screen, and makes a transition to the custom menu screen in response to a completion of an execution of a job related to the function.

Printing apparatus and control method for authenticating a user for operating the apparatus

In a case that it is detected that an external memory is attached to a printing apparatus and that neither the access to the external memory nor a user operation occurs within a predetermined time period, an alert is issued to the effect that the external memory is left in place in the printing apparatus. Following the alert, the printing apparatus prohibits execution of the functions that use the external memory.

Communication device

Communication device such as a network scanner and a network facsimile, for transmitting image data to one or more designated addressee from a designated addressor. To facilitate setting of addressees and addressor, ID data of addressees and addressors are registered in advance and the addressees and addressors are assigned to particular one touch keys. According to the present invention, user may not register the same ID data twice both as the addressee and as the addressor. To this end, a memory 23 stores the ID data of the addressees and addressors and a data selection control output from the memory data of addressees and addressors as candidates of addressees when a user set a addressee to whom the image data is to be sent. The memory may store the data of addressees and addressors separately or all together. The selection control may be arranged to output only the data including E-mail address when the communication device is set to send the image data through E-mail.

Image forming apparatus in which at least one application function can be added to copying function

An image forming apparatus for performing at least a copying function includes an engine board, an image reading unit, an image forming unit, a controller board detachably connected to the engine board to add at least one application function to the copying function of the image forming apparatus, an operation unit, and a parallel bus that connects the controller board to the engine board. When the controller board is connected to the engine board, the operation unit displays information of the copying function and the at least one application function, and when the controller board is detached from the engine board, the operation unit displays the information of the copying function. Each of display layouts of the operation unit for the copying function is substantially identical between when the controller board is connected to the engine board and when the controller board is detached from the engine board.

Image processing apparatus with real-time display processing

An image processing apparatus includes: a display and a display controller that controls the display to display thereon a page. When a first processing is currently performed on the page, the page includes: a first part, on which the first processing has not yet been performed; and a second part, on which the first processing has already been performed. When a second processing is currently performed on the page, the page includes: a third part, on which the second processing has not yet been performed; and a fourth part, on which the second processing has already been performed. The display controller controls the display to display the first part and the second part in different display modes. The display controller controls the display to display the third part and the fourth part in different display modes.

Image forming apparatus and control method for the same

An image forming apparatus has a controller with a first input terminal configured to receive a first signal indicating a state of a first opening/closing portion, a second input terminal configured to receive a second signal indicating a state of a second opening/closing portion, and a third input terminal configured to receive a third signal indicating a state of the first opening/closing portion and the second opening/closing portion. The controller is configured to delay a first notification of an open state of the first opening/closing portion and a second notification of an open state of the second opening/closing portion for a predetermined period after any one of the first signal, second signal, or third signal initially indicates an open state.

Image processing device estimates distance using predetermined threshold value and transmits a screen to a mobile terminal which to be displayed on its display based on the estimated distance to perform a specific operation

A multi-function peripheral as an image processing device according to the present invention is wirelessly connected with a mobile terminal having a display and is capable of accepting an operation by a user via the mobile terminal. For this, a terminal side setting screen for operating the multi-function peripheral is displayed on the display of the mobile terminal. The terminal side setting screen includes buttons for an operation requiring the user to be in the vicinity of the multi-function peripheral. These buttons are brought in a mode capable of accepting the operation, when an estimated distance between the multi-function peripheral and the mobile terminal is less than or equal to a threshold value, whereas are brought in a mode incapable of accepting the operation, when the estimated distance exceeds the threshold value.

Data processing apparatus

A data processing apparatus includes a memory, an accepting unit for accepting an instruction to perform one of a first process and a second process from a user, the second process being different from the first process, and a controller. The controller is configured to: determine a candidate device from among at least one device, the candidate device possessing a first function that is used for performing the first process; register the candidate device as a first device to be used for performing the first process; register the candidate device as a second device to be used for performing the second process, the second process being different from the first process; and control the first device to perform the first process when the accepting unit accepts the instruction to perform the first process and control the second device to perform the second process when the accepting unit accepts the instruction to perform the second process.

Communication terminal connecting to IP network, and image data transmission method

Typically, a communication terminal according to an embodiment is a communication terminal for transmitting image data to a transmission destination communication terminal through an initiation protocol (IP) network. The communication terminal includes a display unit, a data size calculation unit, an acquisition unit, a projection calculation unit, and a display controller. The data size calculation unit calculates the size of image data to be transmitted. The acquisition unit acquires speed information indicating a communication speed at which communication can be performed with the transmission destination communication terminal. The projection calculation unit calculates at least either one of a projected communication fee and a projected communication time when transmitting the image data at the communication speed indicated by the acquired speed information. The display controller makes the display unit display the result of calculation of the projection calculation unit.

Printing apparatus, program, printing system and printing method

A printing apparatus is connected to a host computer via a network, and operates in a first mode in which network communication is enabled and in a second mode in which network communication is disabled. The printing apparatus transmits a query about print data to the host computer after transition when having transited to the first mode from the second mode. Further, upon reception of print data having been transmitted by the host computer as a response to the query, the printing apparatus performs printing on the basis of the print data.

Facsimile machine with copying function and input device for operational instructions

A fax/copy key (61) is positioned in the center of a cover (130) of a control panel (60). When the cover (130) is closed, a plurality of one-touch speed dial keys (62) are arranged under the fax/copy key (61). In other words, the fax/copy key (61) and the one-touch keys (62) are superposed. At a pivot of the cover (130) is positioned a cover sensor (65) to detect the open/close status of the cover (130). When the fax/copy key (61) is depressed while the cover (130) is closed, several one-touch keys (62) are depressed via a plurality of protrusions (61b) of the fax/copy key (61). Because the cover (130) is closed, the depression of the one-touch keys (62) is interpreted as the depression of the fax/copy key (61). This contributes to miniaturization of the operational input unit (60).

An electronic-mail communication apparatus and an electronic-mail communication method

An electronic mail system connected to a network includes a section for converting an image of a document surface into corresponding document image data, and a section for compressing the document image data into compression-resultant image data. The electronic mail system also includes a section for converting the compression-resultant image data into corresponding image data of a given electronic-mail format, a section for receiving information of an electronic-mail destination address, and a section for transmitting the image data of the electronic-mail format toward the electronic-mail destination address via the network. The electronic mail system may further include a section for receiving image data in an electronic mail, a section for converting the received image data into corresponding received image data of a given facsimile format, a section for expanding the received image data of the facsimile format into expansion-resultant image data, and a section for printing the expansion-resultant ...

Communication apparatus, communication system, display method, and program for displaying a document with a moving picture

A communication apparatus comprises a memory (29) which stores a document and a moving picture in an associated manner; a display device (13) comprising a document display area (137) for displaying a document and a moving picture display area (134) for displaying a moving picture; a control unit (22) which reads the document stored in the memory and displays the document in the document display area of the display device; and a display control unit (22) which, when a moving picture associated with the document read by the control unit is stored in the memory, reads the moving picture associated with the document, and displays the moving picture in the moving picture display area of the display unit.

IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an imaging apparatus capable of simplifying the operation of a menu screen, and to provide a method of controlling the same. SOLUTION: The imaging apparatus captures and records the image of an object. The apparatus comprises: a display means for displaying an operation item for performing operation corresponding to the operation mode of the imaging apparatus, a selection means for selecting the operation item, a communication means for connecting peripheral equipment communicatively, and a determination means for determining whether the peripheral equipment is connected. The display means displays a specific operation item according to a result determined by the determination means in a preselected state. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT ...

AUTOMATIC SCANNING DEVICE

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an operating method of a networked scanning system which is capable of scanning many different errors and simply processing them at high speed by a further different method and capable of being operated by an operator having no technical knowledge. SOLUTION: Provided are a method and a device for automating a process of scan data file generated by a digital scanner, the process being started by the operator through a scanner console in selecting one group of predetermined and programmed scan job form. The scan data file is automatically compounded from scan data generated in the process of operation and metadata for identifying the selected scan job form. The compounded scan data file recognizes the metadata and is transmitted to a server for file processing in accordance with a scan job form identified by the metadata. The scan job form is formed by a user and is downloaded to the scanner and the server. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT ...

METHOD FOR INDICATING PRINTING PROGRESS OF COLOR VIDEO PRINTER

PURPOSE: To allow users to easily know the current state of printing process in color by multiplexing color signals with selection control signals based on multiplexed output and color signals and variably mixing the output signals to display. CONSTITUTION: When a yellow color as an example is output from an encoder 9 and printed on the monitor, the width of clock pulses inputted to an A/D converter 13 is very narrow, so a monostable multivibrator 11 widen the pulse width and outputs selection control signals to the fourth switch 18. The three output terminals of the multiplexer in the fourth switch 18 outputs red, green, and blue colors, and the encoder 9 encodes these signals and display them as a vertical bar in blue on the monitor. This vertical bar is displayed as green bar for magenta printing, and red bar for cyan printing.

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT AND CONNECTION PROCESSING METHOD

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily identify a set of peripheral equipment within a wirelessly connectable range. SOLUTION: As wireless communication equipment which associates with a plurality of sets of peripheral equipment 200A to 200D present in a prescribed range through wireless communication, a digital camera 100 includes: equipment information storage section for storing a peripheral equipment ID regarding associated peripheral equipment; and a CPU that determines, on the basis of the stored peripheral equipment ID, whether the peripheral equipment has already associated or not, stores the obtained peripheral equipment ID in association with associated images 117B1-117B4 if the peripheral equipment has not been associated yet, displays the associated images being stored in the storage means in association with the obtained peripheral equipment ID if the peripheral equipment has been associated already, and performs processing for connecting with corresponding peripheral equipment in ...

PICTURE FILING DEVICE

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress the prolongation of device occupation time by storing retrieving sheet unoutput information and stopping the printing processing of a retrieving sheet when printing cancel for the sheet is specified. SOLUTION: When printing processing does not end yet, the stop of printing due to the depression of a stop key is judged, and when the stop key is depressed, retrieving sheet unoutput information indicating the unprinting of a retrieving sheet is generated and stored in a magneto-optical disk and the printing processing of the sheet is stopped. When there is no output paper in a printer part 2, a current picture is switched to an operation picture for displaying an alarm. At this time, the number of unprinted retrieving sheets is simultaneously displayed. When paper is fed during the display of the alarm, the operation picture is switched. When a cancel key 1171 on the operation picture is depressed, the image data of a prepared retrieving sheet are invalidated ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ОБРАБОТКИ ИНФОРМАЦИИ, СИСТЕМА ОБРАБОТКИ ИНФОРМАЦИИ, СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ И НОСИТЕЛЬ ХРАНЕНИЯ

Группа изобретений относится к средствам обработки информации. Технический результат заключается в автоматизации получения данных о расходах на сервере. Кооперативный сервер выполняет обработку печати документа из устройства MFP через сервер печати на основе информации о деле, включающей в себя команду на печать для документа, принятую от сервера управления делами. Кооперативный сервер уведомляет клиентский ПК об указании на печать, которое включает в себя ID печати и информацию о доступе, используемую для регистрации расходов, относящихся к печати, после завершения печати, предоставляет экран регистрации для расходов, относящихся к печати, по обращению со стороны клиентского ПК и регистрирует информацию, касающуюся регистрации расходов, принятую от клиентского ПК на сервере управления делами. 4 н. и 6 з.п. ф-лы, 33 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ОБРАБОТКИ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ, СПОСОБ ОБРАБОТКИ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ, СИСТЕМА СЧИТЫВАНИЯ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ, СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ СИСТЕМОЙ СЧИТЫВАНИЯ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к средствам обработки изображений. Техническим результатом является сокращение ошибок при выполнении операций по обработке изображений. Устройство включает в себя устройство считывания, устройство отображения, устройство предварительного просмотра, устройство управления командами, выполненное с возможностью отображения команд для выполнения операций обработки изображений, устройство установки режима, выполненное с возможностью управления установкой режима считывания, в котором отдельно взятый элемент данных электронного изображения создается на множестве элементов данных электронного изображения, когда устанавливается режим считывания, устройство управления командами с помощью устройства отображения отображает разделенную область предварительного просмотра. 4 н. и 6 з.п. ф-лы, 23 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ОБРАБОТКИ ИНФОРМАЦИИ, СИСТЕМА ОБРАБОТКИ ИНФОРМАЦИИ, СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ И НОСИТЕЛЬ ХРАНЕНИЯ

... 1. Устройство обработки информации, позволяющее осуществлять связь между устройством управления делами, которое осуществляет управление данными для каждого дела после приема указания от пользовательского устройства, устройством формирования изображения и устройством предоставления услуг печати, причем устройство обработки информации содержит:блок получения данных, сконфигурированный для получения данных документа и информации о деле, привязанной к данным документа, которые отправлены из устройства управления делами, которое приняло команду на печать через пользовательское устройство, для отправки данных документа или распечатываемых данных, созданных на основе данных документа, на устройство предоставления услуг печати, и для получения информации, идентифицирующей печать, которая идентифицирует отправленные данные, от устройства предоставления услуг печати;блок уведомления, сконфигурированный для оповещения пользовательского устройства об уведомлении о печати, включая полученную идентификационную ...

Verfahren zur frühzeitigen Erkennung einer Abweichung in von einer Druckmaschine erzeugten Druckbildern einer laufenden Produktion

Verfahren zur frühzeitigen Erkennung einer Abweichung in von einer Druckmaschine erzeugten Druckbildern (03) einer laufenden Produktion, wobei eine mit einem Bildverarbeitungssystem (04) verbundene Farbzeilenkamera (01) oder Farbflächenkamera (01) ein von der Druckmaschine auf einem Bedruckstoff erzeugtes Druckbild (03) aufnimmt, wobei in einer Lernphase während einer als gut klassifizierten Produktion aus aus der Aufnahme des Druckbildes (03) ermittelten Amplitudenwerten (Axy) einzelner Farbkanäle der Farbzeilenkamera (01) oder Farbflächenkamera (01) ein Referenzbild generiert wird, wobei in einem aus mehreren Pixeln (i) bestehenden Pixelfeld aus mehreren Aufnahmen für jedes Pixel (i) dieses Pixelfeldes das Referenzbild mit einem aus den Amplitudenwerten (Axy) für das jeweilige Pixel (i) ermittelten Maximalwert (Aimax) und Minimalwert (Aimin) generiert wird, wobei die Amplitudenwerte (Aip) eines aktuell aufgenommenen Druckbildes (03) mit dem aus dem Verlauf der jeweiligen Maximalwerte ...

Bildabtastgerät

Kommunikationsendgerät

Ein Kommunikationsendgerät wird bereitgestellt, bei dem die Bedienbarkeit stark verbessert ist. Das Kommunikationsendgerät ist mit einem Tonerzeugungsmittel ausgestattet, das verschiedene Arten und Töne bzw. Tonfolgen erzeugt, die verschiedenen Prozessoperationen entsprechen bzw. zugeordnet sind. Die ausgewählten Punkte, die den verschiedenen Prozessoperationen entsprechen, werden durch das Prozessoperations-Auswahlpunkt-Anzeigemittel angezeigt. Einer der jeweiligen Auswahlpunkte, die durch das Anzeigemittel angezeigt werden, wird durch das Prozessoperations-Auswahlmittel ausgewählt. Die Lautstärke des Tons, der entsprechend der Prozessoperation, die durch das Prozessoperations-Auswahlmittel ausgewählt wurde, abgegeben wird, wird durch das Lautstärken-Einstellmittel eingestellt. Die Lautstärke des Tons, der zur Zeit der Prozessoperation abgegeben wird, die der Lautstärke entspricht, die durch das Lautstärken-Einstellmittel eingestellt ist, wird durch das Lautstärken-Justagemittel justiert ...

Graphikiconvorrichtung und Verfahren zum Anzeigen der Dokumentplazierung und Dokumentausrichtung

Graphikiconvorrichtung (10) in einer Steuerbedienfeldanzeige (12) einer Mopier-/Kopiervorrichtung zum Anzeigen einer Plazierung und Ausrichtung eines Dokuments (15), mit folgenden Merkmalen: (a) einer Steuerbedienfeldanzeige (12) mit visueller Rückkopplung; und (b) einer Ausrichtungsanzeigeeinrichtung (14) in dem Steuerbedienfeld (12) zum Bereitstellen eines Bilds der ordnungsgemäßen Plazierung und Ausrichtung eines Dokuments (15) der Mopier-/Kopiervorrichtung, sobald eine Größe des Dokuments (15) bestimmt ist, so daß eine genaue und vollständige Kopie erstellt wird, wobei die Ausrichtungsanzeigeeinrichtung (14) eine automatische Auflageplattenicondarstellung von einer aus einer Mehrzahl von Positionen zum Plazieren des Dokuments (15) aufweist, wobei die Auflageplattenicondarstellung das Dokument (15) in einer der Positionen und ausgerichtet zeigt, um ein ordnungsgemäßes Kopieren sicherzustellen.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Steuerung des Gebrauchs eines bestimmten Übertragungsdienstes

Abtast- und Druckverarbeitung in einem Netzwerk mit verschiedenen Geräten

DIGITALES BILDVERARBEITUNGSSYSTEM UND -VERFAHREN.

Digital camera docking station

A printer has a holding portion attached thereto that is adapted to receive an imaging device. The printer and the imaging device have transceivers that communicate with each other upon the placement of the imaging device into the holding portion. The transceivers transmit image data representative of images generated by the imaging device to the printer. The printer, upon receipt of image data representative of a whole image, prints the image without any user intervention. While the imaging device is located within the holding portion, the printer provides power to the imaging device to operate its processors and to recharge its batteries.

IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM

Imaging device with a hierarchical menu system

The imaging device of the present invention attempts to enhance the degree of freedom in device settings based on commands and thereby improving the usability of an imaging device. When the user of an imaging device operates a menu switch 112M, a composite image of a top menu image superimposed on a currently set source image, for example, a camera image, as a background image is displayed on a monitor 114. In response to the user's selection of an advanced settings command icon MC on the top menu image through the operations of the menu switch 112M and circumferential switches surrounding the menu switch 112M, the display on the monitor 114 is changed from the composite image including the top menu image to a lower-layer menu image. Some of command icons included in the lower-layer menu image are different from command icons included in the top menu image. This arrangement desirably enhances the degree of freedom in device settings based on commands and thereby improves the usability of ...

Imaging device

Broadcast transmission in a facsimilie system

FACSIMILE PROCESSING CONTROL

METHOD FOR PREVENTING MIS-SENDING IN A FACSIMILE SYSTEM

This invention is directed to a method and system which employs a distinguishing document placed between each document set which distinguished the documents for one destination from the documents of another destination. In accordance with this invention, the number of documents within each set are counted by counting the documents fed until the distinguishing document is detected, this number is then compared with the number entered in advance for each destination. When a difference between these numbers occurs, it is then determined that double feeding has occurred and a warning is indicated.

NETWORK FACSIMILE APPARATUS

The network facsimile apparatus switches a status icon registered in a structured document for displaying a status icon, corresponding to a status change, while transmitting the structured document corresponding to a request from a client. Thus the apparatus enables the client to observe the latest status icon in homepage format.

Display control device and its control method

Operating apparatus and remote control system

The operating apparatus has: a display section to display an operation screen showing an item of a function of an equipment; an operating section to accept input of message information for the operation screen displayed on the display section and setting of a display position of the message information on the operation screen; and a controlling section to link the message information and the display position with information of the operation screen at the time when the message information and the display position are set and input.

Data protector and image forming device

PROCEEDED Of OPTICAL ANALYSIS Of a DOCUMENT

Digitized visual and optional audio information furnishing system, has transferring unit to transfer contents of images, shot sequences or audio sequences, in format to be recognized by display device

Système pour la fourniture d'information numérisée visuelle et en option sonore, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte: . au moins une unité pour le filmage d'images et/ou de séquences pré-scénarisées, et/ou pour leur extraction d'une banque de données image, et en option l'enregistrement de séquences sonores, . au moins une unité pour l'assemblage des dites images et/ou séquences, notamment selon des modes thématiques, chronologiques, séquentiels et/ou progressifs, entre autres, pour en constituer un archivage et la numérisation, . au moins un module pour l'adjonction, si on le souhaite, d'éléments d'information sonore ou de séquences sonores, éventuellement multilingues, séparément ou en parallèle avec ledit archivage des éléments visuels, . au moins un support de mémorisation, portable, vierge de toute information ou possédant une mémoire disponible au moins suffisante pour l'enregistrement des données image/son susdites, . des moyens pour le transfert sur ledit support de mémorisation, sous ...

Method and device for controlling the conformity of a flat support with reference to a defined model, used for image scanning systems

La présente invention a pour objet un procédé et dispositif de contrôle de conformité d'un support à plat (1) par rapport à un modèle défini (3) contenant au moins un marquage visuel selon lequel on compare respectivement l'image (2) du contenu du support à plat (1) avec celle (31) dudit modèle (3) par soustraction à l'aide d'une unité centrale informatique (5). Selon l'invention : - on enregistre dans la mémoire informatique de l'unité centrale (5) lesdites images (2, 31) relevées par un scanner (4) piloté directement par ladite unité centrale (5); - on positionne préalablement ledit support à plat (1) sur la surface de la vitre (9) dudit scanner (4) par un premier balayage rapide avant d'acquérir l'image (2) par un deuxième balayage à haute résolution limité à une surface réduite de la vitre (9) au moins égale à celle du support à plat (1) à contrôler.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MOVABLE SCREEN FOR COLLABORATIVE TROUBLESHOOTING OF A DEVICE

IMAGE READING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

DIGITAL CAMERA

image forming device, host device and controlling method thereof

IMAGE READING APPARATUS AND A CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, PARTICULARLY IN REFERENCE TO EFFICIENTLY CONFIGURING IMAGE DATA BASED ON PREVIEW DISPLAY CONTENTS

PURPOSE: An image reading apparatus and a control method therefor are provided to embody preview display and simultaneously and efficiently configure image data based on preview display contents when reading documents by using an ADF(Auto Document Feeder). CONSTITUTION: A document reading unit(110) reads documents carried by an ADF. An image data writing unit(123) writes real image data corresponding to the documents and preview image data on the basis of the read output of the document reading unit(110). A display unit displays a preview image corresponding to the documents on the basis of the preview image data written in the image data writing unit(123). © KIPO 2007 ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, A CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND A STORAGE MEDIUM, PARTICULARLY FOR USING PLURAL APPLICATIONS

PURPOSE: An information processing apparatus, a control method thereof, and a storage medium are provided to display an operating screen by obtaining screen information from an external device through a network. CONSTITUTION: A native function module displays a function selection screen(S801), and notifies a web browser of a function ID(S803). In consideration of a table, the web browser specifies a related URL(Uniform Resource Locator) related to the function ID(S805). The web browser stores the specified URL to an RAM(Random Access Memory)(S807). The web browser accesses the specified URL, and displays a screen. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2011 ...

Image display apparatus and method for operating the same

A multifunctional display device includes a processor to control display of at least one of a broadcast signal, data packets or signals from the remote controller. Also, a home screen includes a first area displaying a program, a second area displaying one or more card objects, and a third area having a prescribed number of applications. The home screen may be changed to display additional applications when an icon is selected using a remote controller.

Program of mobile device, mobile device, and method for controlling mobile device

A computer-readable recording device may store a computer program including instructions for causing a computer of a mobile device to operate as: (1) an image specifying module that specifies a plurality of partial images corresponding to a plurality of candidate devices within a taken image that is displayed by a display unit provided in the mobile device, and (2) a communication controlling module that controls a communication unit configured to communicate using a wireless network such that the communication unit communicates with a candidate device corresponding to the partial image, in a case where an operation unit configured to receive an operation on the mobile device by a user receives a selection of the partial image.

Image forming apparatus and scanned data process method

An information processing system including an information processing apparatus that selects between transferring data and obtaining data, and controls transferring data or obtaining data based on the selection. The system also includes a server that stores data transferred from the information processing apparatus, and controls transferring data to the information processing apparatus based on a request for transferring data received from the information processing apparatus.

Image forming apparatus, information processing method, and program

To provide an authentication method of enabling a user to use a multifunction machine in which user information of the user is not registered on an authentication table thereof, without deteriorating a maintenance capability of the authentication table, the method is characterized to include steps of obtaining user information from the user, determining whether or not the obtained user information is included on a user information table, and transmitting, when the obtained user information is not included on the user information table, the user information to an image forming apparatus registered in a redirect destination list. The method is further characterized to cause the transmission-destination image forming apparatus to authenticate the transmitted user information, and permit use of the image forming apparatus by the user according to an authentication result of the transmission-destination image forming apparatus.

Portable communicator

A portable wireless telephone which comprises a housing that includes a microphone and a speaker, a wireless communication device capable of wirelessly connecting to a communication channel and capable of conducting transmission or reception through the communication channel; an input pen detachably connected to the housing; and a pen input controller for detecting the movement of the input pen across an input frame and the movement detected is user data; a display, disposed on the housing having first and second portions, and the first portion includes an input frame and the user data is capable of being entered into the input frame using the input pen and the user data is able to be transmitted using the wireless communication device; a control device capable of executing a display process of displaying an image via the second portion of the display.

Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) Fault Clearance Instructions

A method of providing instructions to a user of an imaging device includes generating a three-dimensional (3D) model of the imaging device in a 3D computer generated environment. At least one computer generated imagery (CGI) instruction sequence is then rendered from the 3D model. The CGI instruction sequence depicts at least one action being performed on the imaging device and is rendered from a virtual viewpoint corresponding to a viewpoint of a user physically performing the at least one action. The rendered CGI instructions are stored in memory of the imaging device and selectively displayed on a user interface display screen of the imaging device.

Image forming apparatus

The image forming apparatus sends its own operation history information and trouble information occurred to a management server. In a trouble cause analysis system of the management server, related information is extracted from the trouble information, and a trouble cause is analyzed with use of the operation history information of the image forming apparatus. Then, information on a coping method for coping with a trouble is sent to the image forming apparatus. On the image forming apparatus, the sent information on the coping method is displayed, and test printing is performed according to user's selection. In the case of having a good result of the test printing, a user performs operation for determining the coping method so as to change to a device setting corresponding to the determined coping method.

Information processing apparatus, information processing method and computer-readable recording medium

A storage apparatus having an application program and connected to a data processing apparatus, the storage apparatus including a reception part configured to receive data from outside and store the data in the storage apparatus; and an execution part configured to operate the application programs and transmit an execution request to the data processing apparatus via an interface which is specific to the data processing apparatus so that a data processing is executed by functions provided to the data processing apparatus when the storage device receives a data processing request related to the data stored in the storage apparatus.

Printing system, information processing apparatus, control method, and computer-readable medium

An information processing apparatus which includes a printer driver for generating a print job of an intermediate data format independent of a printing apparatus of a specific model, comprises: a unit configured to register sheet information set in advance by a user as a user registration sheet; a unit configured to acquire sheet information from setting information of the print job; a unit configured, when the user registration sheet is designated in the acquired sheet information, to acquire information of the registered, user registration sheet, and to set the information of the user registration sheet in the setting information of the print job; and a unit configured to transmit, to a print server, the print job including the setting information in which the setting unit sets the information of the user registration sheet.

Image forming apparatus

In an image forming apparatus, guidance information is stored in advance for guiding an optimal operation procedure for execution of a job, and the guidance information is displayed on a display portion based on operation input that is input to an input portion in order to execute a job of image formation. For example, a device control portion compares operation input that is input to the input portion in order to execute the job of image formation to the guidance information corresponding to the job executed by the operation input, and causes the display portion to display the guidance information in a case where an actual frequency of operation input is greater than a frequency of operation input that is specified in an operation procedure of the guidance information.

Position detecting apparatus, position detecting method, and image forming apparatus

According to one embodiment, a position detecting apparatus including a display device includes three receiving units provided on the rear surface side of the display device and configured to receive a radio signal from a device provided on the front surface side of the display device, an intensity detecting device configured to detect the intensity of the radio signal from the device received by the receiving units, and a control unit configured to calculate the position of the device from the intensity of the radio signal received by the receiving units and display, on the display device, a guide screen for aligning the device with specific one receiving unit.

User feedback via see through platen overlay

A printing system and apparatus assembly that incorporates a transparent platen for supporting and scanning a first image therethrough. The transparent platen includes a translucent display layer having an array of light devices that comprise organic light emitting diodes. A user interface of the system is coupled to the transparent platen with a processor. Based on input and/or data provided at the user interface, an image is displayed through the platen with the display layer.

Information processing apparatus, method of controlling the same, and storage medium

This invention provides a technique of switching the display screen from a standby screen to a function selection screen in a short period of time in an information processing apparatus which displays screens on a display unit based on the screen data obtained from a server apparatus. To achieve this, an information processing apparatus (MFP) of the invention obtains screen data of a function selection screen (initial screen) from a server apparatus (Web server) while displaying, on a display unit, a standby screen based on screen data obtained from the Web server in a standby state. The MFP switches the display of the display unit from the standby screen to the function selection screen based on the obtained screen data upon receiving a close instruction for the standby screen during the display of the standby screen.

Original reading system, image forming system, and image forming apparatus

An original reading system includes an original reading unit, a storage unit, a display portion, a selection unit, and a control unit. The original reading unit reads an image of an original to generate image data. The storage unit stores name data regarding a name that is assigned to the image data. The storage unit can store the image data. The display portion displays a name based on the name data stored in the storage unit. The selection unit selects a name displayed on the display portion. The control unit sets the name selected by way of the selection unit as a name of the image data generated by the original reading unit, and stores the image data into the storage unit.

Cloud-based translation service for multi-function peripheral

Techniques are provided for translating a document that was scanned by a multi-function peripheral (MFP). A server within a computing cloud receives an MFP identifier and processed scan data that results from optical character recognition and/or natural language translation having been performed on scan data produced by the MFP. In response to the receipt of the processed scan data at the server, the server selects a set of rules that is mapped to a context to which the MFP identifier is mapped. Corrected processed scan data is generated by applying the set of rules to the processed scan data that was received by the server. Manual corrections made to the corrected processed scan data may be used to update the set of rules so that those corrections are also made to other processed scan data produced by MFPs having identifiers mapped to the same context.

Image processing device, image processing method and remote-scan image processing system using the same

In the image processing device, method and system of the present invention, a destination identifier of an image file is stored, the destination identifier indicating one of a plurality of external stations as a destination station which receives the image file from the image processing device through a network. At least one of a sender identifier of the image file, a subject identifier of the image file and a scan condition of the image file is stored. The image file is transmitted, together with at least one of the sender identifier, the subject identifier and the scan condition, through the network to one of the external stations indicated by the stored destination identifier.

Image processing apparatus

An image processing apparatus includes: a display and a display controller that controls the display to display thereon a page. When a first processing is currently performed on the page, the page includes: a first part, on which the first processing has not yet been performed; and a second part, on which the first processing has already been performed. When a second processing is currently performed on the page, the page includes: a third part, on which the second processing has not yet been performed; and a fourth part, on which the second processing has already been performed. The display controller controls the display to display the first part and the second part in different display modes. The display controller controls the display to display the third part and the fourth part in different display modes.

Information processing apparatus that prevents unauthorized access, method of controlling the same, and storage medium

An information processing apparatus which is capable of preventing unauthorized access from an external apparatus, such as a PC, and improving user-friendliness. A wired communication section and a wireless communication section receive requests for acquiring screen data from external apparatuses. When a request is received via wireless communication, a CPU determines whether or not a security method used for the wireless communication is a predetermined security method. When the CPU determines that the security method is not the predetermined security method, the CPU and an operation panel cause screen data responsive to the received request to be transmitted to the external apparatus on condition that a predetermined input operation is performed on the operation panel.

Control apparatus, control method, and computer-readable recording medium

A control apparatus for controlling an image capture apparatus includes a communication unit and a control unit. The communication unit transmits a first command to the image capture apparatus if a predetermined area in a captured image received from the image capture apparatus and a pointer operated by an operation unit are overlapped. The communication unit transmits a second command to the image capture apparatus if a button of the operation unit is clicked in a state that the predetermined area and the pointer are overlapped.

Image processing apparatus that performs reproduction synchronization of moving image between the same and mobile information terminal, method of controlling image processing apparatus, storage medium, and image processing system

An image processing apparatus capable of facilitating synchronization of a maintenance moving image between an image processing apparatus and a mobile information terminal, thereby making it possible to more efficiently show the moving image to a user who performs a maintenance operation. The mobile information terminal is registered as a distribution destination of the moving image. The moving image for current reproduction and display on the apparatus and information of the reproduction position of the moving image are distributed to the terminal to thereby cause the terminal to reproduce and display the moving image from the position. The position is changed based on information of a change in the reproduction position received from the terminal. When the position is changed on the image apparatus, information of a change in the position is transmitted to the terminal, to thereby cause the terminal to change the position.

Image forming apparatus and image processing method

According to one embodiment, an image forming apparatus which communicates with a first terminal device includes a first display unit which displays display data, a storage unit which stores first ability information relating to a display ability of the first display unit, an operation panel management unit which is provided at the first terminal device, obtains second ability information relating to a display ability of a second display unit which displays display data, and compares the obtained second ability information to the first ability information which is stored in the storage unit; and a control unit which determines whether to display display data as a display target on the first display unit, or on the second display unit.

Image capture unit and computer readable medium used in combination with same

An image capture unit and computer readable medium used in combination therewith is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the image capture unit includes an image capturing sensor, a visual display, an instance of the computer readable medium, and circuitry for integrating functionalities thereof. The computer readable medium causes sensor data received from the image capturing sensor to be processed. The sensor data includes a plurality of image tiles and position indicating data defining a respective relative position of each one of each image tiles. Each one of each image tiles includes data representing a discrete portion of visual content. The computer readable medium causes a feedback image be displayed on the visual display. Displaying the feedback image includes correlate the relative position of each one of each image tiles with at least one other image tile that has previously generated and displayed.

INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSOR, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

An information processor includes a reception part configured to receive user identification information identifying a user from an apparatus that causes the user to input billing destination identification information identifying a billing destination with respect to use of a function in response to reception of a request to execute the function from the user, an obtaining part configured to obtain one or more of items of the billing destination identification information from a storage part, the one or more of the items of the billing destination identification information being stored in the storage part in correlation with the user identification information received from the apparatus, and a response returning part configured to return the obtained one or more of the items of the billing destination identification information to the apparatus as available choices for selection that the user is caused to make by the apparatus. 1. An information processor , comprising:a reception part configured to receive user identification information identifying a user from an apparatus that causes the user to input billing destination identification information identifying a billing destination with respect to use of a function in response to reception of a request to execute the function from the user;an obtaining part configured to obtain one or more of items of the billing destination identification information from a storage part, the one or more of the items of the billing destination identification information being stored in the storage part in correlation with the user identification information received from the apparatus; anda response returning part configured to return the obtained one or more of the items of the billing destination identification information to the apparatus as available choices for selection that the user is caused to make by the apparatus.2. The information processor as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe obtaining part is configured to obtain, ...

Image forming apparatus and scanned data process method

An information processing system including an information processing apparatus that selects between transferring data and obtaining data, and controls transferring data or obtaining data based on the selection. The system also includes a server that stores data transferred from the information processing apparatus, and controls transferring data to the information processing apparatus based on a request for transferring data received from the information processing apparatus.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

In an image processing apparatus, a usage state of a setting item that is set to execute a job is stored for each user. Another setting item corresponding to a setting item having a high usage frequency by the authenticated user is notified to the user. Further, a determination is made regarding whether to notify the user of a new function added to the image processing apparatus based on the usage state of the user. 1. An image processing apparatus capable of executing a job , the image processing apparatus comprising:an authentication unit configured to authenticate a user;a storage unit configured to store for each user a usage state of a setting item that is set to execute the job;a processing unit configured to add a new function to the image processing apparatus;a determination unit configured to determine whether to notify the user authenticated by the authentication unit of the new function based on information stored in the storage unit; anda notification unit configured to, if it is determined by the determination unit to notify the user authenticated by the authentication unit of the new function, notify the user of the new function.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the notification unit is configured not to claim 1 , if it is determined by the determination unit not to notify the user authenticated by the authentication unit of the new function claim 1 , notify the user of the new function.31. The image processing apparatus according to claim claim 1 , wherein the notification unit is configured to display a notification screen for notifying the user of the new function.4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the notification unit is configured to display the notification screen if it is determined by the determination unit to notify the user authenticated by the authentication unit of the new function claim 3 , and not to display the notification screen if it is determined by the determination unit ...

Mobile terminal and method of displaying information therein

A mobile terminal, computer program product and method of displaying information therein are disclosed, by which data stored in the mobile terminal can be uploaded to a website to be shared. The present invention includes a camera for taking a picture, a memory for storing data, a wireless communication unit for transmitting the data, a display displaying the data stored in the memory, and a controller controlling the data transmitted among the data stored in the memory to be displayed by being discriminated from the data not transmitted.

Lockable widgets on a mobile device

A software widget running on a user device may be designed to operate in a locked or an unlocked mode. In unlocked mode, the user has full interactivity with the widget. In locked mode, however, at least some of the interactivity with the widget is restricted, despite the fact that the widget still operates normally otherwise while in the locked mode. While in locked mode, user input may be compared against a predefined unlocking sequence to determine if the widget should be unlocked.

Communication system, communication method, and image forming apparatus

In a communication system, an image forming apparatus sends an address of a receiving section to a mobile terminal. The mobile terminal receives a selection of an image data among plural thumbnails displayed on a display section, and wirelessly sends the selected image data to the image forming apparatus with the address. The image forming apparatus receives the selected image data sent with the address by the mobile terminal, and prints an image based on the selected image data. A communication between the mobile terminal and the image forming apparatus is performed wirelessly with an IEEE 802.11 standard. The image forming apparatus deletes the address of the mobile terminal when the communication with the mobile terminal through the receiving section is finished.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE READING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND IMAGE PROCESSING PROGRAM

An image processing apparatus includes an imaging unit that images a placed medium as a reading target within an imaging area, and a display unit that displays information toward the imaging area in an overlapping manner. Operation supporting information used for supporting an operation using the placed medium is selected based on information relating to a state of the image processing apparatus or information acquired by the imaging unit, and the selected operation supporting information is displayed toward the imaging area by the display unit. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:an imaging unit that images a placed medium as a reading target within an imaging area; anda display unit that displays information toward the imaging area in an overlapping manner,wherein operation supporting information used for supporting an operation using the placed medium is selected based on information relating to a state of the image processing apparatus or information acquired by the imaging unit, and the selected operation supporting information is displayed toward the imaging area by the display unit.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the operation supporting information is selected in correspondence with a type of the placed medium.3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the information acquired by the imaging unit includes information relating to an operation claim 1 , a position claim 1 , or a shape of operator's fingers.4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the information acquired by the imaging unit includes position information of operator's hands or fingers temporarily stopping on the imaging area, andwherein the operation supporting information displayed toward the imaging area defines an operation input unit displayed within a peripheral area of the hands or the fingers of which the position information is acquired.5. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein ...

Image processing apparatus and image processing method

A write operation supporting apparatus 1 includes a camera 3 that images a placed document 10 as a reading target within an imaging area 6 and a projector 4 that displays information toward the imaging area 6 . A control device 5 of the write operation supporting apparatus 1 displays, by the projector 4 , operation supporting information for supporting an information writing operation using the document 10 toward the imaging area 6 , based on positional information of the document 10 on the imaging area 6 acquired by the camera 3 , with relative position relation with the medium 10 on the imaging area 6 maintained.

Image processing apparatus, screen data providing method, and computer-readable recording medium

An image processing apparatus for executing a job set thereto, and includes a communication unit configured to perform wireless communication with a portable terminal, a distance estimation unit configured to estimate a distance between the image processing apparatus and the portable terminal, a screen determination unit configured to determine a screen to be displayed on the portable terminal according to the distance estimated by the distance estimation unit, a screen configuration data generation unit configured to generate a first screen configuration data that constitute the screen determined by the screen determination unit, and a job execution control unit configured to control execution of the job based on a setting condition received from the portable terminal via the communication unit.

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, DISPLAY DEVICE AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

An image processing device, comprises: a display part; a manipulation detecting part for detecting an operation; an image inputting part for inputting image data; a storage part for storing the image data; an image processing part for performing image processing in accordance with a processing process set in advance; an image outputting part for outputting an image in a predetermined way to output based on the processed image data; a display controlling part for displaying a processing path to process the image data on the display part, and for moving an icon image corresponding to the image data along the processing path; and a job controlling part for temporarily suspending the processing performed by the image processing part or the image outputting part when the manipulation detecting part detects the operation on the display part, and making change in the image processing or the way to output. 1. An image processing device , comprising:a display part on which a variety of information is displayed;a manipulation detecting part for detecting an operation on said display part;an image inputting part for inputting image data;a storage part for storing the image data input by said image inputting part;an image processing part for reading the image data stored in said storage part and performing image processing in accordance with a processing process set in advance;an image outputting part for outputting an image in a predetermined way to output based on the image data which is processed by said image processing part;a display controlling part for displaying a processing path to process the image data from the processing after the image data is input by said image inputting part to the processing until the image is output by said image outputting part on said display part, and for moving an icon image corresponding to the image data along said processing path; anda job controlling part for temporarily suspending the processing performed by said image processing part ...

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, DISPLAY DEVICE AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

An image processing device, comprises: a display part; a manipulation detecting part for detecting an operation; an image inputting part for inputting image data; an image processing part for performing various types of image processing sequentially in accordance with a processing process set in advance; a thumbnail image generating part for generating a thumbnail image one by one; an image outputting part for outputting an image based on the image data which is processed through all various types of the image processing; and a display controlling part for displaying a processing path of various types of the image processing on the display part, and for displaying the thumbnail image on the display part. The display controlling part updates the displayed processing path, thereby displaying a progress of the image processing to process the image data, and updates the thumbnail image in conjunction with the update of the displayed processing path. 1. An image processing device , comprising:a display part on which a variety of information is displayed;a manipulation detecting part for detecting an operation on said display part;an image inputting part for inputting image data;a storage part for storing the image data input by said image inputting part;an image processing part for reading the image data stored in said storage part and performing various types of image processing sequentially in accordance with a processing process set in advance;a thumbnail image generating part for generating a thumbnail image one by one based on the image data input by said image inputting part or the processed image data generated sequentially in response to each type of the image processing performed by said image processing part;an image outputting part for outputting an image based on the image data which is processed through all various types of the image processing by said image processing part; anda display controlling part for displaying a processing path of various types of ...

RELAYING DEVICE

The relaying device may receive folder selecting instruction information from the image processing device. The relaying device may receive folder identifying information and image data identifying information from the server. The relaying device may generate first selection screen data, in a case where it is determined that one or more image data and one or more subfolders are stored in the selected folder. The relaying device may send the first selection screen data to the image processing device. The relaying device may generate second selection screen data in a case where accessing image selecting instruction information is received. The relaying device may send the second selection screen data to the image processing device. The relaying device may execute a process for causing the image processing device to acquire selected image data in a case where image data selecting instruction information is received from the image processing device. 1. A relaying device configured to communicate with an image processing device and a server via a network ,the server configured to store various types of data according to a hierarchy structure using a plurality of folders,each of the plurality of folders configured to be able to store a subfolder and image data, the subfolder being a lower layer folder,the relaying device comprising:a processor; andan instruction memory configured to store computer-readable instructions therein, the computer-readable instructions, when executed by the processor, causing the relaying device to perform: 'the folder selecting instruction information being information for selecting one folder among the plurality of folders;', 'receiving folder selecting instruction information from the image processing device,'} the folder identifying information being information for identifying a subfolder stored in the selected folder of which selection has been instructed by the folder selecting instruction information, and', 'the image data identifying ...

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF DISPLAYING DOCUMENT THUMBNAIL IMAGE, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An image processing apparatus includes a memory, and a processor in communication with the memory, the processor configured to control a storage unit configured to associate and store a document and a thumbnail image of a top page of the document, a deletion unit configured to delete a page designated from among pages of the document stored in the storage unit, and a generation unit configured to, in a case where a page to be deleted by the deletion unit is a top page of the document, generate a thumbnail image based on the top page of the document after deletion. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:a memory; anda processor in communication with the memory, the processor configured to control:a storage unit configured to associate and store a document and a thumbnail image of a top page of the document;a deletion unit configured to delete a page designated from among pages of the document stored in the storage unit; anda generation unit configured to, in a case where a page to be deleted by the deletion unit is a top page of the document, generate a thumbnail image based on the top page of the document after deletion.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to control a display unit configured to display a list of documents stored in the storage unit claim 1 ,wherein the display unit is configured to, in a case where a thumbnail image is associated with a document stored in the storage unit, display the thumbnail image, and in a case where a thumbnail image is not associated with a document stored in the storage unit, display a predetermined image.3. A computer-readable storage medium that stores a program for causing a computer to function as each unit in an image processing apparatus according to .4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to control: 'wherein the storage unit is configured to store the document input by the input unit.', ' ...

IMAGE CAPTURE UNIT AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM USED IN COMBINATION WITH SAME

An image capture unit and computer readable medium used in combination therewith is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the image capture unit includes an image capturing sensor, a visual display, an instance of the computer readable medium, and circuitry for integrating functionalities thereof. The computer readable medium causes sensor data received from the image capturing sensor to be processed. The sensor data includes a plurality of image tiles and position indicating data defining a respective relative position of each one of each image tiles. Each one of each image tiles includes data representing a discrete portion of visual content. The computer readable medium causes a feedback image be displayed on the visual display. Displaying the feedback image includes correlate the relative position of each one of each image tiles with at least one other image tile that has previously generated and displayed. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions accessible therefrom , said computer-executable instructions configured for controlling at least processor to perform a method of processing sensor data generated by an image scanner , said computer-executable instructions comprising operations for:processing sensor data received from an image capture unit, wherein said sensor data includes a plurality of image tiles and position indicating data defining a respective relative position of each one of said image tiles, wherein each one of said image tiles includes data representing a discrete portion of visual content;displaying a feedback image derived from said image tile data, wherein displaying the feedback image includes displaying the discrete portion of said visual content of each one of said image tiles in response to each one of said image tiles being generated and wherein displaying the discrete portion of said visual content of each one of said image tiles includes correlating the relative position of each one of ...

Image Forming Apparatus

An image forming apparatus includes: a document reading unit 110 allowing input of image data generated from a read document, a paper feed unit 140 containing recording paper, an image forming unit 120 forming an image on the recording paper based on the image data, and a touch-panel display 132 displaying a preview image representing a state of image formation. The touch-panel display displays a preview image in a designated orientation for a document of a prescribed size, and displays a preview image in accordance with size and orientation of recording paper fed from the paper feed unit, for a document not of the prescribed size. Thus, for documents of a prescribed size, preview images in a prescribed orientation can be displayed regardless of the direction of arrangement of the recording paper, and easier confirmation of expected finish of the formed image becomes possible.

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

An information processing apparatus includes a first display controller, a first accepting unit, a memory, a second display controller, and a second accepting unit. The first display controller causes a display to display a setting screen in accordance with an operation performed by a user, the setting screen allowing the user to set a value of a variable in setting information. The first accepting unit accepts a change instruction to change the value of the variable included in the setting screen. The memory stores information on the accepted change instruction, in association with identification information. The second display controller causes, in response to accepting the identification information, the display to display a screen which includes an image of the setting screen which corresponds to the accepted identification information. The second accepting unit accepts a change instruction to change a value of a variable included in the corresponding setting screen. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a first display controller that causes a display to display a setting screen in accordance with an operation performed by a user, the setting screen allowing the user to set a value of a variable in setting information regarding processing of the information processing apparatus;a first accepting unit that accepts, while the setting screen is being displayed on the display, a change instruction to change the value of the variable included in the setting screen;a memory that stores information on the change instruction accepted by the first accepting unit in the order in which the value is changed, in association with identification information;a second display controller that, in response to accepting the identification information from the user, causes the display to display a screen which includes an image of the setting screen which corresponds to the accepted identification information; anda second accepting unit that accepts, while the ...

Image forming apparatus, control method therefor, and storage medium

An image forming apparatus which is capable of appropriately replaying movies to be displayed to the user. The image forming apparatus stores combinations of a plurality of movies for a plurality of maintenance procedures of the image forming apparatus and orders of replay for the plurality of movies according to each type of the plurality of maintenance procedures, specifies a type of the maintenance procedure to be executed to the image forming apparatus, and acquires a plurality of movies corresponding to the type of the specified maintenance procedure based on the stored information and replays the acquired movies as a series of movies according to the orders of relay.

SERVER SYSTEM OF A PRINTING SYSTEM

A server system of a printing system includes a storage section, a control section and an interface section. The storage section is configured to store a plurality of theme data each including screen display data and data defining the action of an object to be displayed on the screen. The control section is configured to create data for displaying according to the theme data selected from the plurality of theme data stored in the storage section, and switch the data for displaying from existing data to the created data. The interface section is configured to output the data for displaying as switched by the control section. 1. A server system , comprising:a storage section configured to store a plurality of theme data each including screen display data and data defining the action of an object to be displayed on the screen;a control section configured to create data for displaying according to the theme data selected from the plurality of theme data stored in the storage section, and switch the data for displaying from existing data to the created data; andan interface section configured to output the data for displaying as switched by the control section.2. The server system according to claim 1 , whereinthe theme data stored in the storage section is mapped to printing setting data;the control section includes the printing setting data in the created data; andthe interface section outputs the printing setting data for an image forming apparatus.3. The server system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a customizing section configured to change one or more portions of the theme data according to an instruction of a user, whereinthe control section is configured to create the data for displaying according to the theme data as changed by the customizing section.4. The server system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a customizing section configured to change one or more portions of the theme data according to an external condition, whereinthe control ...

IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM FOR STORING COMPUTER-READABLE INSTRUCTIONS EXECUTABLE BY THE SAME

An image display apparatus includes: a display device configured to display a plurality of images. At least one common setting is provided in common for the images, and an individual setting is allowed to be set individually for each image. A controller controls the display device to display the at least one common setting when the images displayed on the display device are being scrolled. When the images displayed on the display device are not being scrolled, the controller controls the display device to display at least one individual setting and at least one image of the images such that each of the at least one individual setting is displayed in association with a corresponding one of the at least one image. 1. An image display apparatus , comprising:a storage configured to store a plurality of sets of image data;a display device configured to display a plurality of images based on the plurality of sets of image data stored in the storage, wherein at least one common setting is provided in common for the plurality of images, and an individual setting is allowed to be set individually for each of the plurality of images; anda controller configured to control the display device,the controller being configured to control the display device to display the at least one common setting when the plurality of images displayed on the display device are being scrolled,the controller being configured to, when the plurality of images displayed on the display device are not being scrolled, control the display device to display at least one individual setting and at least one image of the plurality of images such that each of the at least one individual setting is displayed in association with a corresponding one of the at least one image.2. The image display apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to control the display device not to display the at least one common setting after the scrolling of the plurality of images is stopped.3. The image ...

IMAGE READER, AND METHOD AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR THE SAME

An image reader is provided that includes an image reading unit, a display unit configured to display selection buttons for selecting an intended destination of image data, and a controller configured to, before a selection button corresponding to the intended destination is selected, control the display unit to display selectable selection buttons corresponding to accessible devices in a first display manner, the controller configured to, after the selection button corresponding to the intended destination is selected, control the display unit to display the selected selection button corresponding to the intended destination in a second display manner, control the display unit to display selectable selection buttons, other than the selected selection button, in the first display manner, and control the image reading unit to start an image reading operation. 1. An image reader comprising:an image reading unit configured to perform an image reading operation of reading an image of a document sheet and creating image data of the read image;a display unit configured to display a plurality of selection buttons corresponding to respective devices, each selection button being configured to, when selected, set a corresponding device as an intended destination of the image data; and control, before a selection button corresponding to the intended destination of the image data is selected, the display unit to display one or more selectable selection buttons of the plurality of selection buttons in a first display manner, the one or more selectable selection buttons corresponding to accessible devices to which it is possible to transmit the image data; and', controlling the display unit to display the selected selection button corresponding to the intended destination of the image data in a second display manner different from the first display manner,', 'controlling the display unit to display one or more selectable selection buttons, other than the selected selection button ...

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS DISPLAYING PROCESSED IMAGE REPRESENTING RESULT OF SEPIA IMAGE PROCESS

In an image processing apparatus, a process display unit displays on the display a plurality of candidate image processes to be performed on the image data. The plurality of candidate image processes includes a sepia image process. A process receiving unit receives an instruction indicating the sepia image process selected from among the plurality of candidate image processes. A process storing unit stores the selected sepia image process. An image display unit displays a display image corresponding to the image data on the display. An image designating unit designates a display image. The image display unit displays a processed display image that represents a result of the selected sepia image process performed on the image data corresponding to the designated display image before performing the selected sepia image process on the image data corresponding to the designated display image. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:a display;a retrieving unit configured to retrieve image data;a process display unit configured to display on the display a plurality of candidate image processes to be performed on the image data, the plurality of candidate image processes including a sepia image process;a process receiving unit configured to receive an instruction indicating the sepia image process selected from among the plurality of candidate image processes;a process storing unit configured to store the selected sepia image process;an image display unit configured to display a display image corresponding to the image data on the display; andan image designating unit configured to designate a display image,wherein the image display unit is configured to display a processed display image that represents a result of the selected sepia image process performed on the image data corresponding to the designated display image before performing the selected sepia image process on the image data corresponding to the designated display image.21. The image processing apparatus ...

Information display apparatus, information providing apparatus, and communication system

A communication system includes an information display apparatus and an information providing apparatus which perform communication with each other. The information display apparatus transmits, through the network, an information transmission request for requesting transmission of specific information related to the information providing apparatus to a plurality of apparatuses connected to the network by broadcast communication, receives the specific information transmitted, through the network, from the information providing apparatus to a plurality of apparatuses connected to the network by broadcast communication, as a response to the information transmission request, and controls a display unit to display the specific information received as the response to the information transmission request.

Image reading apparatuses, image reading systems, and medium conveying devices

A medium conveying device, including a body, which includes a first inlet port, a first ejection port, a second inlet port, a second ejection port, and a conveyance path; a display device provided in the body that displays a display image. The medium conveying device may include a control device configured to acquire, via an acquisition device, installation information in which an installation condition of the body is reflected or setting information, which is externally set, regarding the installation condition of the body. The display device may be controlled, in accordance with the installation information or the setting information acquired by the acquisition device, in order to change the direction of the displayed image which is displayed on the display device.

Communication system, communication method, and image forming apparatus

In a communication system, an image forming apparatus sends an address of a receiving section to an external device. The external device receives a selection of image data through plural thumbnails displayed on a display section, and wirelessly sends the selected image data to the image forming apparatus with the address. The image forming apparatus receives the selected image data sent with the address by the external device, and prints an image based on the selected image data. The image forming apparatus accepts a selection indicating whether a communication between the external device and the image forming apparatus is performed by a first communication system method or a second communication system method. The image forming apparatus performs sending and/or receiving the image data with the address by the first communication system method when the first communication system method is selected, and performs sending and/or receiving the image data with the address by the second communication system method when the second communication system method is selected.

COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

A communication apparatus performs control so as to transmit remote control information, which is related to remote control of the communication apparatus from another apparatus, to the other apparatus by a first wireless communication technique, and transmit, when information which is received from the other apparatus by a second wireless communication technique different from the first wireless technique corresponds to the remote control information, information related to a screen of a remote control permitted state to the other apparatus by the second wireless communication technique, and transmit, when the information which is received from the other apparatus by the second wireless communication technique does not correspond to the remote control information, information different from the information related to the screen of the remote control permitted state. 1. A communication apparatus comprising:a first wireless communication unit;a second wireless communication unit different from the first wireless communication unit; anda control unit configured to perform control to transmit remote control information, which is related to remote control of the communication apparatus from another apparatus, to the other apparatus by the first wireless communication unit, and to transmit, when information which is received from the other apparatus by the second wireless communication unit corresponds to the remote control information, information related to a screen of a remote control permitted state to the other apparatus by the second wireless communication unit,wherein the control unit transmits, when the information which is received from the other apparatus by the second wireless communication unit does not correspond to the remote control information, information different from the information related to the screen of the remote control permitted state.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the other apparatus transmits claim 1 , for the remote control ...

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

An information processing apparatus is provided and includes a display unit which displays an operation screen. The information processing apparatus controls whether or not to receive setting for a first application from a different apparatus and use the received setting for the first application, in accordance with a type of a screen being displayed on the display unit. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:a display device;a scanner device that scans a document and generates image data;a communicator that receives a destination from a communication terminal;a transmitter that transmits, to the received destination, the image data generated by the scanner device; anda controller that determines, when the communicator receives the destination in a state that the display device displays a screen which is different from a transmission screen of a transmission function of the image processing apparatus, that the display device displays another screen in which the received destination is displayed, wherein the determination is based on the screen displayed by the display device,wherein the display device displays the another screen in a case where the controller determines that the display device displays the another screen, andwherein the display device does not display the another screen in a case where the controller does not determine that the display device displays the another screen.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the controller determines that the display device displays, when based on receiving the destination by the communicator in a state that the display device displays a first screen which is different from the transmission screen, the another screen in which the received destination is displayed, andwherein the controller does not determine that the display device displays, based on receiving the destination by the communicator in a state that the display device displays a second screen which is different from the ...

IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM AND IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR SENDING IMAGE DATA

An image processing system receives an input of authentication information from a user, and authenticates the user based on the received authentication information. The image processing system further selects a folder setting method in a case where an operation key for setting a folder of the user as a destination of image data is operated, sets the folder according to the selected folder setting method in response to the operation of the operation key, and sends the image data to the set folder as the destination. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:a reception unit configured to receive authentication information from a user;a login unit configured to perform login of the user based on the authentication information received by the reception unit;one key configured to set, as a transmission destination of image data, path information indicating a folder;a transmission unit configured to transmit the image data to the transmission destination indicated by the path information set by operating the one key;a registering unit configured to register path information input by the user; anda selecting unit configured to select whether to set, by operating the one key, the path information which has been registered by the registering unit, or to set, by operating the one key, path information which changes depending on the user.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the authentication information further includes a password.3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a display unit configured to display the one key.4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the display unit displays the one key in a case where the path information is settable by the one key claim 1 , and does not display the one key in a case where the path information is not settable by the one key.5. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a reading unit configured to read an image on ...

CIRCUIT BOARD, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

The electronic apparatus includes a first circuit board on which a circuit mounted, a second circuit board arranged close to the circuit on the first circuit board, and a conductive terminal, which is in contact with a ground pattern on the first circuit board, and is arranged at a location between the circuit and the second circuit board so as to extend over the circuit. 1. An electronic apparatus for an image forming apparatus , comprising:a first circuit board on which a circuit mounted,a second circuit board arranged close to the circuit on the first circuit board, anda conductive terminal which is in contact with a ground pattern on the first circuit board, and is arranged at a location between the circuit and the second circuit board so as to extend over the circuit.2. An electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first circuit board and the second circuit board are arranged so that the first circuit board and the second circuit board partially overlap with each other when viewed from a direction that is vertical to the first circuit board and the second circuit board claim 1 , at the location at which the first circuit board and the second circuit board are close to each other.3. An electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a conductive frame member; anda fixing member for fixing the conductive terminal to the conductive frame member and the ground pattern.4. An electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the circuit mounted on the first circuit board operates to generate noise.5. An electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the conductive terminal has a hole portion through which a screw for mounting the first circuit board and the second circuit board on the electronic apparatus passes claim 1 , and comprises at least one of:a ground terminal for electrically connecting a frame member of the electronic apparatus and the ground pattern on the first circuit board to each other through the screw;a plate-like ...

PRINT CONTROL APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A print control apparatus to communicate with a printing apparatus includes storage, display, setting, and selection units. The storage unit stores identification information of a plurality of sheets in association with stored adjustment values of a plurality of adjustment items. The display unit displays the stored identification information of the plurality of sheets. The setting unit sets, based on a user instruction, the adjustment values of the stored adjustment items. The selection unit selects, based on a user instruction, identification information of one sheet from among the identification information of the plurality of sheets displayed on the display unit. Based on a selection, the display unit displays, in addition to the displayed identification information of the plurality of sheets, at least one of the adjustment items of which set adjustment values are stored from among the adjustment values associated with the selected identification information of the one sheet. 1. A print control apparatus to communicate with a printing apparatus , the print control apparatus comprising:a storage unit configured to store identification information of a plurality of sheets and adjustment values of a plurality of adjustment items in such a manner that each identification information is associated with the adjustment values;a display unit configured to display the identification information of the plurality of sheets stored in the storage unit;a setting unit configured to set, based on a user instruction, the adjustment values of the adjustment items stored in the storage unit; anda first selection unit configured to select, based on a user instruction, identification information of one sheet from among the identification information of the plurality of sheets displayed on the display unit,wherein, based on a selection by the first selection unit, the display unit displays, in addition to the displayed identification information of the plurality of sheets, at least ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

An information processing apparatus includes: a processor configured to: acquire information on a folding manner in which a folding device folds a medium; and when the folding manner does not allow reading of a folding position of the medium with the medium folded, cause a display to display information so as to prompt a user to unfold and read the medium. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising: acquire information on a folding manner in which a folding device folds a medium;', 'when the folding manner does not allow reading of a folding position of the medium with the medium folded, cause a display to display information so as to prompt a user to unfold and read the medium; and', 'when it is determined that the folding manner is a folding manner in which the folding position of the medium can be read even with the medium folded, to cause the display to display information so as not to prompt the user to unfold and read the medium., 'a processor programmed to2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the information on the folding manner is an instruction given by the user to the folding device.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the information on the folding manner is information that is related to the folding manner in which the medium is folded of the medium and that is acquired from the folding device.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the processor is programmed to infer the folding manner based on an image of the medium obtained by an image reader reading the medium.5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the processor is programmed to cause an image forming unit to form claim 1 , on the medium claim 1 , an image that prompts the user to unfold and read the medium.6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. The information processing apparatus according to wherein the processor is programmed to cause an image ...

SERVER APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING CONTROL METHOD, AND IMAGE FORMING CONTROL PROGRAM

A server apparatus provides a social networking service (SNS). The server apparatus stores a specific relation between a terminal apparatus and a printer that are allowed for communication using the SNS. The server apparatus stores relations between one or more icons and commands each corresponding to a respective one of the icons and including an image forming condition and an image forming instruction. Upon receiving a selected icon having been selected on the terminal apparatus, information indicating a selected printer having been selected on the terminal apparatus out of printers in specific relations with the terminal apparatus, and a piece of image data from the terminal apparatus, the server apparatus transmits a command corresponding to the selected icon and the piece of image data to the selected printer. 1. A server apparatus providing a social networking service , the server apparatus comprising:a specific relation storage unit configured to store specific relations between a terminal apparatus and each of one or more image forming apparatuses, the terminal apparatus and the image forming apparatuses being able to be connected to the server apparatus via a communication line and being allowed to perform communication using the social networking service;a command storage unit configured to store relations between one or more icons and commands each corresponding to a respective one of the icons and including an image forming condition; anda command transmission unit configured to, upon receiving a selection icon having been selected on the terminal apparatus out of the icons, information indicating a selected image forming apparatus having been selected on the terminal apparatus out of the image forming apparatuses having specific relations with the terminal apparatus, and image data used for forming an image in the selected image forming apparatus from the terminal apparatus, read out a corresponding command corresponding to the selected icon from the ...

DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, METHOD FOR DISPLAYING SCREEN, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR COMPUTER PROGRAM

A display control device for displaying a screen in a display unit is provided. The display control device includes an obtaining portion configured to obtain size data indicating a size of a display surface of the display unit; and a processor configured to determine whether the size of the display surface is larger or smaller than a predetermined size based on the size data, to display a first screen including first objects in the display unit when the size of the display surface is larger than the predetermined size, and to display a second screen including second objects in the display unit when the size of the display surface is smaller than the predetermined size. The second screen corresponds to the first screen. The second objects are less than the first objects, and each of the second objects corresponds to any one of the first objects. 1. A display control device for displaying a screen in a display unit , the display control device comprising:an obtaining portion configured to obtain size data, the size data indicating a size of a display surface of the display unit; anda processor configured to determine whether the size of the display surface is larger or smaller than a predetermined size based on the size data, to display a first screen including first objects in the display unit when the size of the display surface is larger than the predetermined size, and to display a second screen including second objects in the display unit when the size of the display surface is smaller than the predetermined size, the second screen corresponding to the first screen, a quantity of the second objects being less than a quantity of the first objects, and each of the second objects corresponding to any one of the first objects.2. The display control device according to claim 1 , whereinthe first screen and the second screen are provided for a common purpose,the first screen is designed to have a normal design, andthe second screen is designed to have a design for ...

Information processing device, information processing system, control method, and storage medium

A cooperation server executes printing processing of a document from an MFP through a printing server based on matter information including a printing instruction for the document received from a matter management server. The cooperation server notifies the client PC of the printing order that includes the printing ID and access information used for registering the costs related to the printing after completion of printing, provides a registering screen for costs related to printing by reason of the access from the client PC, and registers the costs registering information received from the client PC on the matter management server.

Communication apparatus, communication method, and non-transitory computer readable medium

A communication apparatus includes an authentication unit, a retaining unit, an input unit, an extraction unit, a display, and a setting unit. The authentication unit authenticates a user. The retaining unit retains pieces of job history information each including information regarding a sender and at least one destination among an email address, a facsimile number, path information, and an address. To the input unit, an instruction for specifying a data destination from the pieces of job history information is inputted. The extraction unit extracts, in a case where the instruction has been inputted, pieces of job history information in each of which the authenticated user is indicated as either one of the sender and the destination. The display lists and displays all destinations included in the extracted pieces of job history information. The setting unit sets a destination selected from among the listed and displayed destinations, as the data destination.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image forming apparatus includes a main body unit, an operation unit, and a support unit. The main body unit has a first side surface and a second side surface that is opposite to the first side surface. The operation unit has an operation surface. The support unit is fixed to the main body unit and supports the operation unit in a state where a position of the operation unit can be changed between a first position and a second position such that the operation surface is directed to a first side surface side when the operation unit is in the first position, and is directed to a second side surface side when the operation unit is in the second position. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:a main body unit having a first side surface and a second side surface that is opposite to the first side surface;an operation unit having an operation surface; anda support unit fixed to the main body unit and supporting the operation unit in a state where a position of the operation unit can be changed between a first position and a second position such that the operation surface is directed to a first side surface side when the operation unit is in the first position, and is directed to a second side surface side when the operation unit is in the second position.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe support unit includes a pivot mechanism that supports the operation unit in a state where the support unit can pivot around at least one of a horizontal axis and a vertical axis3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe support unit includes a lifting mechanism that supports the operation unit in a state where a height of the operation unit can be changed.4. The image forming apparatus according to claim 3 , further comprising:a document sheet table having a document sheet placement surface on which a document sheet is placed; andan image reading unit configured to read an image from the document sheet placed on the document ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INTERFACE WHERE USER SELECTIONS ARE DISPLAYED IN A HIERARCHICAL MANNER

An image forming apparatus, including: a display device; a coordinate detecting portion which detects a directed coordinate in a display area including a first area in which is displayed a hierarchy image including uppermost-level images and lower-level images; a first display control section; a second display control section to display at least one first button image; and a third display control section, the uppermost-level images including: a first image in which is displayed at least one second button image; a second image in which is displayed at least one third button image; and a third image, wherein, where the directed coordinate is one of coordinates corresponding to the first through third button images, the third control section displays a lower-level image corresponding to a button image corresponding to the directed coordinate, and wherein the first control section executes processing to display the one uppermost-level image so as to be changed. 1. An image forming apparatus , comprising: an image forming device configured to form an image; a display device configured to display various images in a display area and having a touch panel configured to accept an input to the display area by an input tool , the input representing a command input including at least one of a touch by the input tool on the display area and a movement of the input tool that keeps touching on the display area;and a controller, the image forming apparatus configured to provide a plurality of functions by use of the image forming device,wherein the controller is configured to control the display device to display, in a first area in the display area of the display device, a plurality of first-function images respectively corresponding to a plurality of first functions including a function of printing images taken by a camera,wherein the controller is configured to control the display device to display, in a second area in the display area of the display device, a plurality of ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISPLAY DYNAMIC STATUS

A user interface of a printer comprise an operation key portion including a plurality of operation keys; and a display that displays a plurality of icons, each associated with a function of the printer. The display further displays dynamic information within the proximity of an icon selected by a user, the dynamic information including a real-time status of the function associated with the selected icon. 1. A user interface of a printer , the user interface comprising:an operation key portion including a plurality of operation keys; anda display that displays a plurality of icons, each associated with a function of the printer,wherein the display further displays dynamic information within the proximity of an icon selected by a user, the dynamic information including a real-time status of the function associated with the selected icon.2. The user interface of claim 1 , wherein the printer is a thermal printer.3. The user interface of claim 1 , wherein the dynamic information includes textual descriptions.4. The user interface of claim 3 , wherein the dynamic information includes a graphical symbol overlaid on top of the selected icon.5. The user interface of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of icons includes an icon indicating a wireless connection claim 1 , an icon indicating a USB connection claim 1 , an icon indicating a short range communication connection claim 1 , an icon indicating the status of an ink cartridge claim 1 , and an icon indicating a status of a printer medium. The present application generally relates to a display device and method for dynamically displaying device status. Specifically, the present application relates to a device and method for dynamically displaying the status of a printer.Traditionally, the functions of a printer are very limited, which do not require a dedicated user interface for setting up parameters of the printer. But, modern printers have the capability of printing on different types of mediums, connecting with a variety ...

IMAGE READING SYSTEM AND IMAGE READING DEVICE THEREIN

An image reading system comprises an image reading device and an image storage device. The image reading device comprises: a reading unit, a converting unit, a determining unit, a transmission unit. The image storage device comprises a storage unit, a receiving unit, an image processing unit. The determining unit is configured to determine whether the image data is color data, gray data, or binary data, and is configured to generate determination data indicating a result of the determination. When the determination data indicates that the image data is the color data, the image processing unit stores the transmission data. When the determination data indicates that the image data is the gray data, the image processing unit stores the luminance data without storing the color difference data. When the determination data indicates that the image data is the binary data, the image processing unit stores black-white image data. 1. An image reading system comprising an image reading device and an image storage device , a reading unit configured to read an original document on a pixel-to-pixel basis and generate image data including color difference data and luminance data;', 'a converting unit configured to convert the image data to transmission data, the image data being compressed in converting to the transmission data;', 'a determining unit configured to determine whether the image data is color data, gray data, or binary data, and configured to generate determination data indicating a result of the determination; and', 'a transmission unit configured to transmit the transmission data and the determination data to the image storage device; and, 'wherein the image reading device comprises a storage unit;', 'a receiving unit configured to receive the transmission data and the determination data both transmitted by the transmission unit; and', when the determination data indicates that the image data is the color data, storing the transmission data in the storage unit;', ...

REMOTE MAINTENANCE SYSTEM AND REMOTE MAINTENANCE METHOD

A remote maintenance system includes: a remote maintenance server; and one or more image forming apparatuses, the server including an operation input unit, a display unit, a storage unit that stores panel programs, a communication unit, an image forming apparatus database in which functions are registered, and a manager circuit that acquires, when a serviceman instructs restoration, the panel program to be restored from the storage unit, analyzes which of the functions is to be invoked by the panel program, compares, by referencing the database, the function of the restore-destination apparatus and the function to be invoked, and determines whether the restore-destination apparatus executes the panel program, and instructs the restore-destination apparatus to restore the panel program when it executes the panel program, each image forming apparatus restoring, when receiving a restore instruction, the panel program based on the instruction. 1. A remote maintenance system , comprising:a remote maintenance server; andone or more image forming apparatuses, an operation input unit that receives instructions from a serviceman who is remotely maintaining the one or more image forming apparatuses,', 'a display unit that displays various types of information to the serviceman,', 'a storage unit that stores panel programs,', 'a communication unit that communicates with the one or more image forming apparatuses,', 'an image forming apparatus database in which functions, that each of the one or more image forming apparatuses has and are invoked from the panel programs, are registered for each of the image forming apparatuses, and', acquires, when the serviceman instructs restoration of one of the panel programs stored in the storage unit in a specific image forming apparatus, the panel program to be restored from the storage unit,', 'analyzes what functions are to be invoked by the acquired panel program,', 'compares, by referencing the image forming apparatus database, the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TOUCH/GESTURE BASED DEVICE CONTROL

A system and method for document processing includes a three-dimensional touch interface, a processor and associated memory. The processor generates thumbnail image data from received electronic document data and document format data corresponding to the electronic document data and the thumbnail image data. The memory stores associatively the electronic document data, the thumbnail image data and the document format data. The touch interface displays a thumbnail image from the thumbnail image data and generates user input data in accordance with application of one of a plurality of detectable pressure levels to the thumbnail image. The processor commences a document processing operation in accordance with the user input data and the document format data. 1. A system comprising:an input configured to receive electronic document data; the processor configured to generate thumbnail image data from received electronic document data,', 'the processor further configured to generate document format data corresponding to the electronic document data and the thumbnail image data, and', 'the memory configured to associatively store the electronic document data, the thumbnail image data and the document format data; and, 'a processor and associated memory,'} 'the touch interface further configured generate user input data in accordance with application of one of a plurality of detectable pressure levels to the thumbnail image,', 'a three-dimensional touch interface configured to display a thumbnail image from the thumbnail image data,'}wherein the processor is further configured to commence a document processing operation in accordance with the user input data and the document format data.2. The system of wherein the user input data includes data corresponding to a first force level associated with the application of a pressure on a surface of the touch interface indicative of a selected document processing operation.3. The system of further comprising an output configured to ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, CONTROLLING METHOD OF IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND STORAGE MEDIUM

There is provided an image processing apparatus which comprises: a receiving unit configured to receive a print job from an information processing apparatus; an obtaining unit configured to obtain at least owner information and domain information from a header of the print job; a generating unit configured to generate user identification information including the owner information and the domain information; a registering unit configured to register the user identification information; and a storage unit configured to store the print job in association with the user identification information. Thus, it is possible to register the appropriate user identification information according to environments of a network system.

Image handling apparatus, image processing system, image process controlling method, and image process controlling program product

An image handling apparatus is disclosed, including an operation panel, hardware resources, a transferring part, and an image generation controlling part. The transferring part transfers image handle information input at the input screen to an external apparatus. The image generation controlling part receives and parses image generation information for at least one of the hardware resources to execute an image generation based on the image handle information, from the external apparatus in response to an instruction of the image generation, so that at least one of the hardware resources executes the image generation.

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THAT EFFICIENTLY MANAGES IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS IN UNITS OF GROUPS, AND MANAGEMENT METHOD

A management system includes a management server and one or more image forming apparatuses. The management server includes an operation input unit, a display, a first communication unit, a storage unit, and a manager unit. The manager unit, when the administrator instructs a set value change of a setting item for a specific image forming apparatus, determines which set value management group includes the image forming apparatus to which the change has been instructed, refers to a reflection-range table of a set value management group including the image forming apparatus to which the change has been instructed, determines which image forming apparatus among other image forming apparatuses executes the set value change based on the reference result, and instructs the other determined image forming apparatus to change the set value. 1. A management system comprising:a management server; andone or more image forming apparatuses, an operation input unit that accepts an instruction from an administrator who manages the one or more image forming apparatuses;', 'a display that displays various information for the administrator;', 'a first communication unit that communicates with the one or more image forming apparatuses;', a set value management group database that includes a defined set value management group for managing a set value change of a setting item for the one or more image forming apparatuses; and', 'a reflection-range table for each set value management group, the reflection-range table defining which image forming apparatus in the set value management group reflects the set value change to a specific image forming apparatus; and, 'a storage unit that stores, 'a manager unit that, when the administrator instructs a set value change of a setting item for the specific image forming apparatus, determines which set value management group includes the image forming apparatus to which the change has been instructed, refers to a reflection-range table of a set value ...

ELECTRIC DEVICE AND DISPLAY DEVICE

An electric device includes a substrate, a first wire, a filter, a storage portion, and a holding member. The first wire includes a base end portion that is electrically connected with a electronic circuit of the substrate. The storage portion includes a bottom portion and an inner peripheral portion. The storage portion stores the filter with the first wire inserted in a through hole thereof and stores a specific portion of the first wire. The holding member protrudes from the inner peripheral portion. The holding member includes an interposed portion and a position regulating portion. The position regulating portion abuts on the filter, from two sides of a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction, and from one side of a third direction that is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, in such a way as to regulate a position of the filter. 1. An electric device comprising:a substrate on which an electronic circuit is mounted;a first wire including a base end portion that is electrically connected with the electronic circuit;a filter having a through hole in which the first wire is inserted;a storage portion including a bottom portion and an inner peripheral portion and configured to store the filter with the first wire inserted in the through hole thereof and store a specific portion of the first wire, the specific portion extending from the base end portion to the filter, the inner peripheral portion defining a shape of an opening at a position separated from the bottom portion in a first direction; anda holding member formed from a flexible material and attached to the storage portion so as to protrude from the inner peripheral portion toward the opening, wherein an interposed portion interposed between the inner peripheral portion and the specific portion; and', 'a position regulating portion configured to abut on the filter stored in the storage portion, from two sides of a second direction that is perpendicular to the ...

PRIORITY ORDERED USER INTERFACE SCREENS FOR CONTROLLING A DEVICE

An information processing apparatus includes a storage unit configured to store information representing a plurality of screens in each of a plurality of groups to which priorities are previously set, a determination unit configured to determine a group which is assigned the highest priority, and a control unit configured to display on a display unit a representative screen of the group assigned the highest priority. 1. An information processing apparatus which refers to a stack , and determines a screen to be displayed on a display unit , the apparatus comprising:an obtaining unit configured to obtain an input signal of an event which serves as a trigger of screen transition of a screen displayed on the display unit;a storage unit configured to store, in each of a plurality of groups to which priorities are previously set, the stack which is for identifying a screen which is a candidate of a transition destination of the screen transition, according to the input signal obtained by the obtaining unit; anda control unit configured to determine a representative screen of each of the plurality of groups, based on a position in the stack where information indicating the screen is stored, and display on the display unit a representative screen of a group which is assigned the highest priority among the plurality of groups.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the storage unit adds information indicating a screen which is a new candidate of the transition destination of the screen transition into the stack according to the input signal obtained by the obtaining unit, wherein the information is added to the top of a stack corresponding to a group to which a screen indicated by the information belongs, andwherein the control unit determines, as a representative screen for each of the plurality of groups, a screen indicated by information stored at the top of a stack of each of the plurality of groups.3. The information processing apparatus ...

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD

An image processing apparatus sets a threshold value matrix for each of multiple color materials, and uses the set threshold value matrix to acquire a first threshold value. On the other hand, the image processing apparatus sets reference data on the basis of multivalued data of that color material. Then, the image processing apparatus calculates a second threshold value matrix by performing a predetermined process on the first threshold value on the basis of the reference data for that color material. Further, by comparing the second threshold value with the multivalued data, quantization data for printing a dot is generated. When doing this, the threshold value matrix and the reference data for that color material are set so as to make the graininess of a dot pattern of that color material lower than the graininess of a mixed color dot pattern obtained by mixing dot patterns of the respective multiple color materials. 114-. (canceled)15. An image processing apparatus for printing an image on a print medium with use of inks of multiple colors including at least an ink of a first color , an ink of a second color different from the first color , and an ink of a third color having higher lightness than the first and second colors , the image processing apparatus comprising:an acquisition unit configured to acquire first, second, and third pieces of multivalued data respectively corresponding to the inks of the first, second, and third colors; anda generation unit configured to generate first, second, and third pieces of quantization data respectively corresponding to the inks of the first, second, and third colors on a basis of the first, second, and third pieces of multivalued data acquired by the acquisition unit, and mutually different first and second threshold value matrices each configured to include arrayed multiple threshold values, whereinthe generation unit (i) generates the first quantization data on a basis of the first multivalued data acquired by the ...

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS

A control is performed so that only an image processing setting(s) (correction value setting(s)) corresponding to a determination level of blank sheet detection set by the user can be chosen. A control is performed so that image processing correction is set within a correction range of an image processing setting(s) corresponding to a determination level of blank sheet detection set by the user. 2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe setting range of one of the first and second setting values is limited according to the other setting value so that the setting range is limited to a range within which the image data is not corrected by the processing unit.3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe first or second setting value set by one of the first and second setting units is limited by the first or second setting value set by the other setting unit to a range within which the image data corrected by the processing unit does not represent a blank sheet so that image data obtained by reading an original document that has been determined by the detection unit not to represent a blank sheet, based on the first setting value set by the first setting unit, is not converted into data that does not contain printed information, by image processing performed by the processing unit based on the second setting value set by the second setting unit.4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe image processing includes a background removal process.5. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe image processing includes a density correction process.6. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe first and second setting units receive respective setting values chosen by a user via a user interface displaying acceptable first and second setting values if the setting value falls within an acceptable range.7. The image processing apparatus according to claim 6 , ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

A device that is in a state of preparing for connection with a network is searched for (first search), and a device that is already connected to the network is searched for (second search). A display unit is caused to display information regarding a device found in the first search and information regarding a device found in the second search, such that a distinction is made. 110.-. (canceled)11. A control method for information processing apparatus including one or more processors configured to execute the control method , the method comprising:causing first search to be performed, wherein, in a case where a first device is not in a state of being connected to an external access point to which the information processing apparatus has connected, first information is able to be acquired from the first device by the first search; andcausing second search to be performed, wherein, in a case where a second device is already in a state of being connected to the external access point, second information is able to be acquired from the second device by the second search,wherein, in a case where the first information is acquired, predetermined processing is performed based on a predetermined user operation, and transmitting setting information to the first device is allowed to be performed through the predetermined processing,wherein the first device is connected to the external access point based on the transmitted setting information, andwherein the external access point is provided outside of the information processing apparatus, the first device, and the second device.12. The control method according to claim 11 ,wherein, in the case where the first information is acquired, a first display item based on the acquired first information is displayed, andwherein, in a case where the first display item is designated as the predetermined user operation, the predetermined processing is performed.13. The control method according to claim 12 ,wherein, in a case where the first ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM

An information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a non-transitory recording medium. The information processing apparatus receives an initialization instruction from an external apparatus, initializes second information among first information and the second information stored in a first memory in response to the initialization instruction, notifies the external apparatus of completion of initialization of the second information, and initializes the first information after the completion of initialization of the second information is notified to the external apparatus. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising circuitry configured to:store in a first memory, first information that enables communication with an external apparatus, and second information different from the first information;receive an initialization instruction from the external apparatus;initialize the second information among the first information and the second information stored in the first memory, in response to the initialization instruction;notify the external apparatus of completion of initialization of the second information; andinitialize the first information after the completion of initialization of the second information is notified to the external apparatus.2. The information processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the circuitry is further configured to:store the first information in a second memory before the first information stored in the first memory is initialized; andnotify the external apparatus of completion of initialization of the first information stored in the first memory.3. The information processing apparatus of claim 1 , whereinthe circuitry is further configured to:initialize the first information in response to operation received at an operation device, during a standby period between the completion of initialization of the second information and a notification of the completion of initialization to the external apparatus.4. The ...

RECORDING MEDIUM AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

When installing a driver program on a terminal device of a user who joins a group to which an image forming apparatus supported by the driver program is assigned, a non-transitory recording medium for installation of the driver program causes a computer in the terminal device to display an operation screen including a first and a second operation element. When the first operation element is selected, the computer is caused to create a document box for the user and add membership information of the user to group management data managed by a predetermined server. When the second operation element is selected, the computer is caused to create the document box, identify an image forming apparatus assigned to a former group of the user with reference to the group management data, delete a document box from the identified image forming apparatus, and add the membership information to the group management data. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing an installer program that is for execution by a computer in a terminal device to install a driver program on the terminal device when a user of the terminal device joins a target group to which an image forming apparatus of a specific model supported by the driver program is assigned , the installer program causing the computer to:display an operation screen on a display device of the terminal device, the operation screen including a first operation element to be selected when the user joins the target group without having previously belonged to any other groups and a second operation element to be selected when the user joins the target group as a result of transfer from a former group to which the user formerly belonged; control the image forming apparatus to create therein a document box for the user and', 'add membership information of the user to group management data managed by a predetermined server; and, 'in response to selection of the first operation element by the user,'} control the image ...

USER TERMINAL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THEREOF

A user terminal apparatus to connect to an image forming apparatus having a scan function to be driven on an operating system of Windows 8™ includes a storage to store a metro application which displays a user interface window to receive a command to perform a scan job and a V4 driver to communicate with the image forming apparatus, a user interface to perform the scan job of the image forming apparatus by utilizing the user interface window provided by the metro application, if the metro application implements, a communicating interface to request and receive address information of the image forming apparatus by utilizing the V4 driver, and a controller to control the communicating interface to transmit the command to perform the scan job to the image forming apparatus based on the received address information and to receive the scan data corresponding to the command to perform the scan job. 1. A non-transitory computer readable recording medium having embodied thereon a computer program to execute a method of connecting a user terminal apparatus to an image forming apparatus having a scan function and which is driven by an operating system (O/S) of WINDOWS , wherein the method comprises:a metro application to display a user interface window to receive a command to perform a scan job; anda V4 driver to communicate with the image forming apparatus,wherein if the command to perform the scan job is input through the user interface window, the metro application requests and receives address information of the image forming apparatus to the V4 driver, transmits the command to perform the scan job to the image forming apparatus based on the received address information, and receives scan data from the image forming apparatus, andthe V4 driver provides address information of the image forming apparatus to the metro application, if address information of an image forming apparatus is requested from the metro application.2. The non-transitory computer readable recording ...

Image forming apparatus for providing user interface and method thereof

A method for providing a user interface of an image forming apparatus and image forming apparatus are provided. The method includes displaying a setting user interface (UI) to set a function of the image forming apparatus, and when a user manipulation is not input to the setting UI for a predetermined time before a user finishes setting the function, temporarily storing setting information that the user has input through the setting UI. The method includes when a predetermined event occurs, re-displaying the setting UI corresponding to the setting information. Accordingly, the UI is effectively provided.

MOBILE DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING USER INTERFACE SCREEN, AND METHOD OF PROVIDING USER INTERFACE SCREEN IN THE MOBILE DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

A mobile device or an image forming apparatus for providing a user interface, wherein the mobile device or the image forming apparatus receives product specifications of the mobile device or the image forming apparatus via near field communication (NFC) to determine a layout of the user interface of the mobile device or the image forming apparatus, and displays the user interface having the layout determined with respect to a predetermined application before. 1. A mobile device for providing a user interface , the mobile device comprising:a near field communication (NFC) module to receive information about product specification of an image forming apparatus when the image forming apparatus is tagged via NFC;a control unit to determine a layout of a second user interface of the mobile device based on the product specification of the image forming apparatus; anda user interface unit to display the second user interface having the determined layout.2. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the image forming apparatus includes a first user interface claim 1 , and wherein the control unit determines one of the first and second interfaces as a main interface and the other as a sub-interface.3. The mobile device of claim 2 , wherein the first and second user interfaces have different layouts.4. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the user interface unit displays the second user interface based on job information that is input via the first user interface.5. The mobile device of claim 4 , wherein when an activation command of an upper menu that is input via the first user interface is received via the NFC module claim 4 , the user interface unit displays lower menus of the upper menu on the second user interface.6. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the control unit comprises:a determining unit to determine one of the mobile device and the image forming apparatus by comparing product specifications of the mobile device and product specifications of the image forming ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

An image forming apparatus includes a controller. The controller includes a list display controller, a selection receiving section, a data request section, and an image formation controller. The list display controller acquires list data from a file server and causes display of the list data in the form of a list. The selection receiving section receives user selection of an article name from the list. The data request section requests image formation data corresponding to the article name that the user has selected from the file server. The image formation controller acquires image formation data and controls formation of an article image on a paper sheet based on the image formation data. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising: a display; an image forming device; and a controller that controls the display and the image forming device , wherein a login execution section configured to transmit login information of a user to a first server to log in the first server;', 'a list request section configured to request list data indicating a list of article names of a plurality of articles from the logged-in first server;', 'a list display controller configured to acquire the list data from the first server and control the display to display the list data in form of a list;', 'a selection receiving section configured to receive selection of an article name of an article from among the article names listed in the list from the user;', 'a data request section configured to request image formation data from the first server, the image formation data corresponding to the article name that the user has selected; and', 'an image formation controller configured to acquire the image formation data and control the image forming device to form an image of the article on a sheet based on the image formation data., 'the controller includes2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe article names each indicate an article name that the user has registered in the ...

COLOR MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, IMAGE GENERATING APPARATUS, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

A color measurement system includes a display that presents to a user an augmented reality space that results from combining a display image into a real space, and an image generating unit that generates the display image that is obtained when the user views through the display a medium having thereon a color measurement target image on which color measurement is to be performed. The display image includes information indicating a location of the color measurement target image. 1. A color measurement system comprising:a display that presents to a user an augmented reality space that results from combining a display image into a real space; andan image generating unit that generates the display image that is obtained when the user views through the display a medium having thereon a color measurement target image on which color measurement is to be performed, the display image including information indicating a location of the color measurement target image.2. The color measurement system according to claim 1 , wherein the image generating unit generates the display image that includes information indicating a movement direction and/or a movement speed of a color measurement unit that measures a color of the color measurement target image when the user moves the color measurement unit.3. The color measurement system according to claim 1 , wherein the color measurement target image is present across a plurality of pages claim 1 , andwherein the image generating unit generates the display image that includes information indicating a page where the color measurement target image is placed.4. The color measurement system according to claim 2 , wherein the color measurement target image is present across a plurality of pages claim 2 , andwherein the image generating unit generates the display image that includes information indicating a page where the color measurement target image is placed.5. The color measurement system according to further comprising a position fixing ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSOR, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

An information processor includes a reception part configured to receive user identification information identifying a user from an apparatus that causes the user to input billing destination identification information identifying a billing destination with respect to use of a function in response to reception of a request to execute the function from the user, an obtaining part configured to obtain one or more of items of the billing destination identification information from a storage part, the one or more of the items of the billing destination identification information being stored in the storage part in correlation with the user identification information received from the apparatus, and a response returning part configured to return the obtained one or more of the items of the billing destination identification information to the apparatus as available choices for selection that the user is caused to make by the apparatus. 1. An information processor , comprising:a reception part configured to receive user identification information identifying a user from an apparatus that causes the user to input billing destination identification information identifying a billing destination with respect to use of a function in response to reception of a request to execute the function from the user;an obtaining part configured to obtain one or more of items of the billing destination identification information from a storage part, the one or more of the items of the billing destination identification information being stored in the storage part in correlation with the user identification information received from the apparatus; anda response returning part configured to return the obtained one or more of the items of the billing destination identification information to the apparatus as available choices for selection that the user is caused to make by the apparatus.2. A computer-readable recording medium storing a program for causing a computer processor to execute: ...

DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DISPLAY DEVICE

A display device includes a display section, a display control section, an acceptance section, and a storage section. The display control section allows the display section to display an input screen including a plurality of character input fields. When all characters displayed in a character input field designated as a character input destination are deleted by a sequence of character deletion operations, the display control section allows the storage section to store the deleted characters. Then, when the acceptance section accepts an operation for canceling designation of the character input field as the character input destination, the display control section allows the display section to display, in another of the plurality of character input fields, the characters stored in the storage section. 1. A display device comprising:a display section;a display control section that controls a display operation of the display section;an acceptance section that accepts an operation associated with a screen displayed by the display section; anda storage section,the display control section:(1) allows the display section to display an input screen including a plurality of character input fields;(2) designates, when the acceptance section accepts an operation for specifying one of the plurality of character input fields, the specified one character input field as a character input destination where a character is to be input when the acceptance section accepts a character input operation;(3) allows, when the acceptance section accepts the character input operation, the display section to display a character indicated by the character input operation in the character input field designated as the character input destination;(4) allows, when the acceptance section accepts a character deletion operation for deleting a character displayed in the character input field, the display section to clear, according to the character deletion operation, a display of the character in the ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD

An image forming apparatus and an image forming method are provided. The image forming apparatus includes: a communication interface which receives printing data; a storage which stores a plurality of symbol set tables; a searcher which, if the printing data is a text document, searches for a symbol set table to be applied to the text document among the plurality of symbol set tables stored in the storage; a user interface (UI) which displays a preview image of the searched symbol set table and receives a selection of whether the searched symbol set table is to be applied; and an image former which performs a print job with respect to the text document by using the selected symbol set table. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:a communication interface which receives printing data;a storage which stores a plurality of symbol set tables;a searcher which, if the printing data is a text document, searches for a symbol set table to be applied to the text document among the plurality of symbol set tables stored in the storage;a user interface (UI) which displays a preview image of the searched symbol set table and receives a selection of whether the searched symbol set table is to be applied; andan image former which performs a print job with respect to the text document by using the selected symbol set table.2. The image forming apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a determiner which determines whether the input printing data is the text document.3. The image forming apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the determiner determines whether the printing data is the text document claim 2 , according to whether the printing data comprises a page description language (PDL) command.4. The image forming apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the text document is a document file having extension TXT.5. The image forming apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the searcher searches the symbol set table to be applied to the text document claim 1 , based on national information set in the image ...

IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD

Upon an image processing device receiving a message from a terminal device, a screen display section displays the message and a predetermined inquiry key in a predetermined screen image on the image processing device. The message is displayed using a font preregistered in the image processing device. Upon the image processing device receiving input of selecting the inquiry key, a screen image transmitting section transmits to the server the screen image in which the message is displayed and information specifying the terminal device as a transmission source of the message. Upon the server receiving the screen image, a screen image notifying section notifies the screen image to the terminal device based on the information specifying the terminal device as the transmission source of the message. Upon the server receiving a re-created message from the terminal device, a re-notification section notifies the re-created message to the image processing device. 1. An image processing system comprising a terminal device , a server , and an image processing device , a screen display section that, upon the image processing device receiving a message from the terminal device, displays the message and a predetermined inquiry key in a predetermined screen image on the image processing device, the message being displayed using a font registered in advance in the image processing device; and', 'a screen image transmitting section that, upon the image processing device receiving input of selecting the inquiry key, transmits to the server the screen image in which the message is displayed and information specifying the terminal device as a transmission source of the message,, 'the image processing device including a screen image notifying section that, upon the server receiving the screen image, notifies the screen image to the terminal device based on the information specifying the terminal device as the transmission source of the message; and', 'a re-notification section that, upon ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

An image forming apparatus has an image reading unit which reads an image, a photographing unit, a storing unit, a printing unit, a detecting unit, a notifying unit, an extracting unit, and a displaying unit. When the detecting unit detects untaken printed paper, the notifying unit notifies a user to promote reading of the image of the untaken printed paper by the image reading unit. The extracting unit extracts the data of the image of at least one part other than the face of the whole body of the user photographed by the photographing unit from the image of the printed paper read by the image reading unit. The displaying unit displays the image of at least one part other than the face of the whole body of the user extracted by the extracting unit. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:an image reading unit which reads an image;a photographing unit which photographs an image of at least one part other than a face of a whole body of a user who prints an image;a storing unit which stores data of the image of at least one part other than the face of the whole body of the user photographed by the photographing unit;a printing unit which forms an image including the data of the image of at least one part other than the face of the whole body of the user photographed by the photographing unit, and then prints the image on paper;a detecting unit which detects that printed paper, which is printed by the printing unit, is untaken;a notifying unit which, when the detecting unit detects untaken printed paper, notifies a user to promote reading of the image of the untaken printed paper by the image reading unit;an extracting unit which extracts the data of the image of at least one part other than the face of the whole body of the user photographed by the photographing unit from the image of the printed read by the image reading unit; anda displaying unit which displays the image of at least one part other than the face of the whole body of the user extracted by the ...

CONTROL APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING CONTROL SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING DATA TRANSMISSION

A control apparatus, connectable with an external terminal and an information processing apparatus, includes circuitry configured to identify the information processing apparatus to receive target data, output from the external terminal, based on a condition uniquely set for the information processing apparatus, receive the target data output from the external terminal, and transmit the target data, received from the external terminal, to the identified information processing apparatus being a data transmission destination. 1. A control apparatus connectable with an external terminal and an information processing apparatus , comprising:circuitry configured toidentify the information processing apparatus to receive target data, output from the external terminal, based on a condition uniquely set for the information processing apparatus;receive the target data output from the external terminal; andtransmit the target data, received from the external terminal, to the identified information processing apparatus being a data transmission destination.2. The control apparatus of claim 1 ,wherein the condition includes first destination information indicating a data transfer destination where the target data is output from the external terminal before the target data is transmitted to the information processing apparatus, andwherein the circuitry identifies the information processing apparatus, associated with the first destination information, as the data transmission destination where the target data is processed.3. The control apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a memory configured to store the first destination information and second destination information indicating the data transmission destination of the target data by associating the first destination information and the second destination information with each other claim 2 ,wherein the circuitry identifies the information processing apparatus associated with the second destination information, associated ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION STORING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

An information processing apparatus is communicable with an information storing apparatus that is communicable with plural image forming apparatuses connected to a network and stores storage apparatus information identifying an image forming apparatus storing, for each user, job information associated with user information. The information processing apparatus includes first one or more processors that, in response to receipt of an operation performed by a user, acquires, from the information storing apparatus, storage apparatus information identifying one or more image forming apparatuses of the plural image forming apparatuses storing job information associated with user information of the user, acquires the job information associated with the user information of the user from the one or more image forming apparatuses of the plural image forming apparatuses identified based on the storage apparatus information, generates a job list based on the acquired job information, and displays the generated job list on a display. 1. An information processing apparatus communicable with an information storing apparatus that is communicable with a plurality of image forming apparatuses connected to a network and is configured to store storage apparatus information , the storage apparatus information identifying an image forming apparatus storing , for each user , job information associated with user information , in response to receipt of an operation performed by a user, acquire, from the information storing apparatus, storage apparatus information identifying one or more image forming apparatuses of the plurality of image forming apparatuses storing job information associated with user information of the user,', 'acquire the job information associated with the user information of the user from the one or more image forming apparatuses of the plurality of image forming apparatuses identified based on the storage apparatus information,', 'generate a job list based on the ...

RECORDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE READING APPARATUS

A recording apparatus includes an apparatus body, a recording section configured to perform recording on a medium, a support tray configured to support the medium on which recording was performed, and a light emitter configured to illuminate a portion of the support tray exposed to the outside of the apparatus body. 1. A recording apparatus comprising:an apparatus body;a recording section configured to perform recording on a medium;a support tray configured to support the medium on which recording was performed; anda light emitter configured to illuminate a portion of the support tray exposed to an outside of the apparatus body.2. The recording apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a controller configured to control the light emitter, whereinin response to switching to a standby mode to wait for a user operation, the controller causes the light emitter to emit light.3. The recording apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinin response to the controller receiving an instruction to execute recording on the medium, switching to the standby mode is performed and the light emitter emits light.4. The recording apparatus according to claim 3 , further comprising:a display section configured to display information, whereinin response to switching to the standby mode, the controller causes the display section to display a message prompting a user to set the medium on the support tray.5. The recording apparatus according to claim 3 , whereinby receiving power from a power supply, the support tray is configured to change a position between a first position in which the support tray is accommodated in the apparatus body and a second position in which the support tray is advanced from the apparatus body,in the first position, an end of a support surface of the support tray for supporting the medium is outside an illumination area of the light emitter, andin response to switching to the standby mode, the controller causes the support tray to change the position to a ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING DURING DEVICE USAGE

A system and method for maintaining safe social distancing during device operation comprises a multifunction peripheral configured to scan or print a tangible document. A camera captures electronic images of two or more people proximate to the multifunction peripheral. A processor determines a relative distance between the people in accordance with captured electronic images and generates an alarm when a determined relative distance is less than a predetermined alarm threshold distance. The processor disables operation of the multifunction peripheral when the determined relative distance is less than the predetermined alarm threshold distance. 1. A multifunction peripheral comprising:a document processing engine configured to scan or print a tangible document;a camera configured to capture one or more electronic images of two people proximate to the multifunction peripheral;memory; and the processor configured to determine a relative distance between the people in accordance with the captured electronic images,', 'the processor further configured to generate an alarm when a determined relative distance is less than a predetermined alarm threshold distance, and', 'the processor further configured to disable operation of the multifunction peripheral when the determined relative distance is less than the predetermined alarm threshold distance., 'a processor,'}2. The multifunction peripheral of wherein the processor is further configured to issue a warning when the determined relative distance is less than a predetermined warning threshold distance.3. The multifunction peripheral of wherein:the camera is further configured to capture an electronic image of a third person proximate to the multifunction peripheral,the processor is further configured to identify one of the people as a device user in accordance with a captured electronic image, andthe processor is further configure to generate the alarm in accordance with a determined relative distance between the user and ...

MAINTENANCE SUPPORT DEVICE, MAINTENANCE SUPPORT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

A maintenance support device includes a memory that stores data of a maintenance manual that describes a first maintenance work to be performed to resolve a failure of an image processing apparatus, and a processor configured to acquire, and store in the memory, work result information corresponding to a second maintenance work that has been performed to resolve the failure of the image processing apparatus, and generate additional information based on the acquired work result information and store in the memory the additional information in association with the data of the maintenance manual. 1. A maintenance support device , comprising:a memory that stores data of a maintenance manual that describes a first maintenance work to be performed to resolve a failure of an image processing apparatus; and{'claim-text': ['acquire, and store in the memory, work result information corresponding to a second maintenance work that has been performed to resolve the failure of the image processing apparatus, and', 'generate additional information based on the acquired work result information and store in the memory the additional information in association with the data of the maintenance manual.'], '#text': 'a processor configured to:'}2. The maintenance support device according to claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to:determine whether the second maintenance work is more time-efficient or cost-efficient than the first maintenance work, andupon determining that the second maintenance work is more time-efficient or cost-efficient, generate, and store in the memory, the additional information indicating the second maintenance work.3. The maintenance support device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a network interface, whereinthe processor is further configured to, upon receipt of a request for the maintenance manual from a terminal device, control the network interface to transmit the data of the requested maintenance manual to the terminal device.4. The ...

TERMINAL APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING TERMINAL APPARATUS

A terminal apparatus includes a communication circuit, a display, and a processor. The processor acquires a first MAC address of an access point to which the communication circuit already made a connection, and a second MAC address that corresponds to an SSID that is obtained by electronic equipment by performing scanning processing. The processor makes a determination of whether or not vendors are identical with each other, based on the first MAC address and the second MAC address, and performs processing of displaying on the display, in a mode in accordance with the result of the determination. 1. A terminal apparatus comprising:a communication circuit that performs communication with an access point and electronic equipment;a display; anda processor that performs control of the communication circuit and display processing by the display, whereinthe processor makes a determination of whether or not a vendor of the access point to which the communication circuit already made a connection, and a vendor that corresponds to identification information on a communication destination available for communication, which is obtained by the electronic equipment by performing scanning processing, are identical with each other, and performs processing of displaying, on the display, specification information for specifying the identification information, based on which it is determined that the vendors are identical with each other, in a mode in which display is performed in a manner that is more emphasized for visibility than or the display is performed in a manner that takes precedence over specification information for specifying the identification information, based on which it is determined that the vendors are not identical with each other.2. The terminal apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinwhen a MAC address of the access point to which the communication circuit already made the connection is set to be a first MAC address and a MAC address that is included in the ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM, AND IMAGE FORMATION CONTROL METHOD

Illustration image data drawn correspondingly to reading of an adjustment chart are memorized in a memory section, an adjustment chart is formed in a image mode in an image forming section, adjustment image data produced by reading the adjustment chart in an image reading section are analyzed, illustration image data corresponding to an analysis result of the adjustment image data are selected at the time of adjusting the image forming section based on the analysis result, and display data of the illustration image data are produced. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:an image forming section which performs image formation based on image data,a control section which controls the image formation in the image forming section, anda memory section which memorizes illustration image data drawn correspondingly to reading of an adjustment chart,wherein the control section controls so as to perform image formation for the adjustment chart in the image forming section, to analyze adjustment image data produced by reading the adjustment chart in an image reading section, to select illustration image data corresponding to an analysis result of the adjustment image data at the time of adjusting the image forming section based on the analysis result, and to produce display data of the illustration image data.2. The image forming apparatus described in claim 1 , wherein at the time of reading multiple places on the adjustment chart separately by multiple times in the image reading section claim 1 , if the analysis result of the adjustment image data is normal claim 1 , the control section controls so as to select illustration image data corresponding to the next reading claim 1 , and produces display data of the illustration image data claim 1 , and if the analysis result of the adjustment image data is an error claim 1 , the control section controls so as to select the illustration image data corresponding to the next rereading of the same portion claim 1 , and produces ...

ORIGINAL READING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An original reading apparatus conveys an original placed on an original stacking unit, reads the conveyed original, makes a setting about whether to validate a function of interrupting conveyance of originals upon detection of double feed of the originals during conveyance of the originals in accordance with detection of originals stacked on the original stacking unit, detects an original placed on the original stacking unit, and validates the function based on the made setting in accordance with detection of the original by the original detection unit. 1. An original reading apparatus comprising:a conveying unit configured to convey an original placed on an original stacking unit;a reading unit configured to read the original conveyed by the conveying unit;a setting unit configured to make a setting about whether to validate a function of interrupting conveyance of originals upon detection of double feed of the originals during conveyance of the originals by the conveying unit in accordance with detection of originals stacked on the original stacking unit;an original detection unit configured to detect an original placed on the original stacking unit; anda control unit configured to validate the function based on the setting made by the setting unit in accordance with detection of the original by the original detection unit.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a notification unit configured to notify that the function is valid in accordance with detection of the original by the original detection unit.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit validates the function in accordance with detection of the original by the original detection unit claim 1 , in a case where a setting is made to validate the function in accordance with detection of an original stacked on the original stacking unit.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit does not validate the function even if the original detection unit ...

PRINTING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Upon occurrence of an interruption factor before image data for one page of a target document has been stored in a storage device, a printing apparatus performs control to store specific data in a storage area of the storage device in which the remaining image data of the target document is to be stored. In a case where an interruption factor occurs before image data for one page of the target document has been stored in the storage device, the printing apparatus performs printing based on the image data of the target document and the specific data stored in the storage device. 1. A printing apparatus comprising:a reader configured to read a document;a storage device configured to store image data of the document read by the reader;a printing device configured to read the image data of the document from the storage device before image data for one page of the document has been stored in the storage device and to perform printing based on the read image data; anda controller configured to, upon occurrence of an interruption factor before image data for one page of the document has been stored in the storage device, perform control to store specific data in a storage area of the storage device in which remaining image data of the document is to be stored,wherein, in a case where an interruption factor occurs before image data for one page of the document has been stored in the storage device, the printing device performs printing based on the image data of the document stored in the storage device and the specific data stored in the storage device.2. The printing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a determination unit configured to read the image data of the document from the storage device before image data for one page of the document has been stored in the storage device and to determine whether the printing apparatus is in a mode for performing printing based on the read image data claim 1 ,wherein, in a case where the printing apparatus is ...

ELECTRIC APPARATUS

Provided is an electric apparatus including a reception unit (for example, hardware key) for receiving an instruction relating to functions of the electric apparatus and having operation states of a power conserving state in which power required for performing the functions thereof is limited and a normal state in which the power is not limited, wherein the reception unit may receive an instruction indicating a return to the normal state in the power conserving state and receive an instruction which is to be originally received in the normal state. When the reception unit receives the instruction, signals at different levels are output depending on the operation state and based on the signal to be output, a return signal relating to the return to the normal state or an execution signal relating to the execution of a function corresponding to the instruction received by the receiving signal is output. 1. An electric apparatus including a reception unit configured to receive an instruction from a user and having operation states of a power conserving state in which power consumption is limited and a normal state in which the power consumption is not limited , whereinthe reception unit receives the instruction in the normal state as an instruction which is to be originally received by the reception unit and receives the instruction in the power conserving state as an instruction indicating a return to the normal state from the power conserving state.2. The electric apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the reception unit receives the instruction in the conserving state claim 1 , the return to the normal state from the power conserving state and an initial starting processing are performed.3. The electric apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the reception unit is a home key for shifting a display screen to a home screen which receives a selection of any one of functions included in the electric apparatus.4. The electric apparatus ...

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD

An image processing apparatus sets a threshold value matrix for each of multiple color materials, and uses the set threshold value matrix to acquire a first threshold value. On the other hand, the image processing apparatus sets reference data on the basis of multivalued data of that color material. Then, the image processing apparatus calculates a second threshold value matrix by performing a predetermined process on the first threshold value on the basis of the reference data for that color material. Further, by comparing the second threshold value with the multivalued data, quantization data for printing a dot is generated. When doing this, the threshold value matrix and the reference data for that color material are set so as to make the graininess of a dot pattern of that color material lower than the graininess of a mixed color dot pattern obtained by mixing dot patterns of the respective multiple color materials. 1. An image processing apparatus for printing an image on a print medium with use of multiple color materials , the image processing apparatus comprising:a data acquisition unit configured to acquire pieces of multivalued data of a target pixel, the pieces of multivalued data respectively corresponding to the multiple color materials;a threshold value acquisition unit configured to, from among multiple threshold value matrices each configured to include arrayed multiple threshold values, set one threshold value matrix for each of the multiple color materials, and from the set threshold value matrix, acquire a first threshold value corresponding to the target pixel;a reference color setting unit configured to, from among the pieces of multivalued data respectively corresponding to the multiple color materials, set reference data that is referred to in order to perform a predetermined process on the first threshold value acquired by the threshold value acquisition unit for that color material;a calculation unit configured to, for that color material, ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS THAT TRANSMITS AND RECEIVES MAINTENANCE WORK DATA TO AND FROM INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An image forming apparatus capable of reducing the trouble of operation of the user, when being disconnected from and reconnected to an information processing apparatus for transmission and reception of maintenance work data for maintenance work. When the image forming apparatus is disconnected from and reconnected to the information processing apparatus for the above-mentioned purpose, identification information for identifying the information processing apparatus to be reconnected is stored in a storage section. An icon for enabling user to reconnect to the information processing apparatus identified by the identification information is displayed on a display section when the identification information is stored. The image forming apparatus reconnects to the information processing apparatus when the reconnection is instructed by the user using the icon. 1. An image forming apparatus that connects to an information processing apparatus to transmit and receive maintenance work data for performing maintenance work on the image forming apparatus , including voice data or moving image data , to and from the information processing apparatus , and displays a maintenance work screen for the maintenance work on a display section , comprising:a storage unit configured to store, in a case where during connection with the information processing apparatus, the image forming apparatus is required to be disconnected and then reconnected, identification information for identifying an information processing apparatus to be reconnected, in a storage section;an icon display unit configured to display an icon for enabling a user to give an instruction for reconnection to the information processing apparatus identified by the identification information, on the display section, in a case where the identification information is stored in the storage section; anda reconnection unit configured to reconnect to the information processing apparatus identified by the identification ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR DISPLAYING SCREEN, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An image forming apparatus includes a storage section, an operating section, an assignment and management section, a press detecting section, and a display processing section. The storage section stores settings of a plurality of paper feed cassettes accommodating paper. The operating section has a plurality of operation keys to be pressed for inputting operation. The assignment and management section assigns the paper feed cassettes to the different operation keys to manage the respective paper feed cassettes. The press detecting section detects press of any of the operation keys. The display processing section displays, during the time when any of the operation keys is kept pressed, a setting check screen showing the settings of the paper feed cassette assigned to the operation key being pressed. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:a storage section configured to store settings of a plurality of paper feed cassettes accommodating paper;an operating section having a plurality of operation keys configured to be pressed for imputing operation;an assignment and management section configured to assign the paper feed cassettes to the different operation keys to manage the respective paper feed cassettes;a press detecting section configured to detect press of any of the operation keys; anda display processing section configured to display, during the time when any of the operation keys is kept pressed, a setting check screen showing the settings of the paper feed cassette assigned to the operation key being pressed.2. An image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a duration measuring section configured to measure a key press duration during which the operation key is kept pressed,wherein when the key press duration is longer than a predetermined period of time, the display processing section displays a setting screen on which the settings of the paper feed cassette assigned to the operation key being pressed are made.3. An image forming ...

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD

An image processing apparatus sets a threshold value matrix for each of multiple color materials, and uses the set threshold value matrix to acquire a first threshold value. On the other hand, the image processing apparatus sets reference data on the basis of multivalued data of that color material. Then, the image processing apparatus calculates a second threshold value matrix by performing a predetermined process on the first threshold value on the basis of the reference data for that color material. Further, by comparing the second threshold value with the multivalued data, quantization data for printing a dot is generated. When doing this, the threshold value matrix and the reference data for that color material are set so as to make the graininess of a dot pattern of that color material lower than the graininess of a mixed color dot pattern obtained by mixing dot patterns of the respective multiple color materials. 114.-. (canceled)15. An image processing apparatus for printing an image on a print medium with use of inks of multiple colors including at least an ink of a first color , an ink of a second color different from the first color , and an ink of a third color having higher lightness than the first and second colors , the image processing apparatus comprising:an acquisition unit configured to acquire first, second, and third pieces of multivalued data respectively corresponding to the inks of the first, second, and third colors; anda generation unit configured to generate first, second, and third pieces of quantization data respectively corresponding to the inks of the first, second, and third colors on a basis of the first, second, and third pieces of multivalued data acquired by the acquisition unit, and mutually different first and second threshold value matrices each configured to include arrayed multiple threshold values, whereinthe generation unit (i) generates the first quantization data on a basis of the first multivalued data acquired by the ...

Multifuctional platform system with device management mechanism and method of operation thereof

A platform management system includes: a control unit configured to implement a device smart agent to: receive a management request; calculate a projected resource usage for an agent host device based on execution of the management request; determine a performance degradation of a primary device function of the agent host device based on the projected resource usage; determine a request type of the management request based on the performance degradation; generate an inter-device communication based on the request type of the management request; and a communication unit, coupled to the control unit; configured to: transmit the inter-device communication from the device smart agent for receipt by a non-agent device or an agent enabled device.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME

An image forming apparatus includes a setting unit, an image reading unit, an image forming unit, and a setting changing unit. The setting unit sets copying conditions. The image reading unit reads images from sheets to generate image data and writes the image data into a memory unit. The image forming unit forms images on sheets based on the image data written into the memory unit. The setting changing unit changes the setting of the copying conditions when a new copying condition is set during the image forming of the image data written into the memory unit. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:a setting unit configured to set copying condition which includes a number of copies;an image reading unit configured to read images from sheets to generate image data;an image forming unit configured to form an image on a sheet based on the image data and the copying condition;a storage unit configured to store the image data generated by the image reading unit; anda controller configured to control whether to delete or not delete the image data in the storage unit after completion of image forming of the image data based on a predetermined condition, wherein the predetermined condition includes whether the number of copies is larger than a threshold value.29-. (canceled)10. A control method of an image forming apparatus , the method comprising:receiving a setting condition which includes a number of copies;receiving image data;storing the received image data in a storage unit;forming image on a sheet based on the image data and the setting condition;controlling the storage unit to delete or not delete the image data from the storage unit after completion of image forming of the image data based on a predetermined condition, wherein the predetermined condition includes whether the number of copies is smaller than a threshold value.1118-. (canceled)19. An apparatus for forming a copy of an image on a sheet , comprising:a receiving unit configured to receive image data ...

Device hub system with resource access mechanism and method of operation thereof

A device hub system includes: a control unit configured to: generate a workroom for providing access to a workroom accessible resource, including an enterprise multifunctional printer, protected by a network firewall; provide authentication for a participant device to access the workroom; receive a workroom request through the workroom; generate a workroom sharable information from the workroom request; and a communication unit, coupled to the control unit, configured to distribute the workroom sharable information within the workroom.