JP6145292B2 - Image forming apparatus - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus, and more particularly to an image forming apparatus including a display device that displays an image to be printed based on image data.

  In recent years, devices equipped with a display unit are equipped with a preview function that can display an image output on the screen of the display unit and finally confirm in what state the image is output It has been known.

  As a conventional technique, for example, in an image forming apparatus that displays a preview image on a display device based on image data, a point is set on the preview-displayed image and a scaling setting is made for the image data. Have been disclosed (see Patent Document 1).

  According to this, since the scaling process can be performed on the image data of the image so that the size at the time of printing becomes a value desired by the user, the size of a part of the image to be printed can be easily and accurately set. It is possible to set conditions for scaling processing.

JP 2011-171841 A

  However, in the method as disclosed in Patent Document 1, when performing aggregate printing, “printing number”, “image orientation”, and “image alignment” are predicted while predicting what print state the user will eventually have. "Order" had to be set by selecting with a button for each setting item. Therefore, even if you have a preview function, you will need to redo the setting if it is not as expected because the preview will be displayed after the setting is completed and the print status will be as expected, improving the operability of the setting. There was room.

  In the prior art, the image can be edited to some extent on the preview screen. However, depending on the editing function, it may be necessary to set in advance before reading, and this function is reflected in all originals. was there.

Here, editing and setting of an output image in a conventional image forming apparatus will be described with an example.
First, a case where an output image is edited by a touch operation on an operation panel unit in a conventional image forming apparatus will be described.
FIG. 12A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of adding a page by a touch operation using the operation panel unit of the conventional image forming apparatus, and FIG. 12B is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of confirming a page by a touch operation. ) Is an explanatory diagram showing an example of switching pages by a touch operation, (d) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of rotating a page by a touch operation, and (e) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of deleting a page by a touch operation. is there.

  In the conventional image forming apparatus, when page editing is performed using the display unit of the operation panel unit, the user is displayed on the display unit 110 of the operation panel unit as shown in FIGS. By touching the image, page addition (a), page content confirmation (b), page ordering change (c), page orientation change (rotation) (d), page deletion ( e) and so on.

Next, a description will be given of a case in which a conventional image forming apparatus performs so-called one set two copies in which left and right pages of a book-like spread original such as a book are copied.
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of one set / two copy setting in a conventional image forming apparatus, and FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a setting operation for performing the setting.

In the conventional image forming apparatus, as shown in FIG. 13, when copying the left and right pages of a book-like spread original 201a such as a book, a setting operation is performed on the operation panel unit 210 as shown in FIG. First, a special function key for specifying a process to be executed is displayed on the display screen 211 of the operation panel unit 210, and a special function key 212 for setting one set and two copies is selected by touching the special function key. The selected key is highlighted.
Then, the OK key 213 is selected, and the setting of one set and two copies is completed.

  The spread original 201a is divided and copied into two images 201b and 201c.

Next, a description will be given of a case where page aggregation is performed to copy a plurality of originals into one sheet in a conventional image forming apparatus.
FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of consolidating two pages into one page in the conventional image forming apparatus, and FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of consolidating four pages into one page in the image forming apparatus.

In the conventional image forming apparatus, by setting page aggregation, a plurality of pages of documents can be equally allocated to a single sheet for copying.
For example, as shown in FIG. 15, two pages of originals 301a and 301b are aggregated into one image 301c, so that two originals are allocated to one sheet, or as shown in FIG. As described above, by setting four-page aggregation for consolidating four-page originals 401a, 401b, 401c, and 401d into one image 401e, it is possible to assign four originals to one sheet.

In a conventional image forming apparatus, when documents are aggregated and printed, the document is set on the document reading device and, for example, processing to be executed on the display screen 211 of the operation panel unit 210 as shown in FIG. A special function key to be identified is displayed, and a special function key 214 for setting page aggregation is selected by touching the special function key.
Then, the OK key 213 is selected, and the page aggregation setting is completed.

  As a conventional technique, when copying by page aggregation, it is known that function settings are set in advance before reading a document and the setting is reflected to all the documents. .

Next, a case where an image is deleted in a conventional image forming apparatus will be described.
FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an operation for deleting an image in a conventional image forming apparatus.

  In the conventional image forming apparatus, when deleting an image, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, an image (page) 501 to be deleted is selected on the preview screen and then the delete button 215 is pressed. The deleted image 501 is deleted.

  As described above, in the conventional image forming apparatus, when the editing setting of the image to be output is performed, the setting screen is displayed, and a desired editing function is searched for and selected from a plurality of special functions. There is a problem that the operation becomes complicated, such as selecting an edited image on the screen.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional problems, and provides an image forming apparatus that can intuitively operate editing settings by a touch operation by a gesture operation on a preview screen and has excellent operability. Objective.

An image forming apparatus according to the present invention for solving the above-described problems is as follows.
The present invention provides an image forming apparatus that previews an image on a display device based on the image data before a printing process for printing the image based on the image data is performed. By performing a gesture operation by an operation, an image to be edited is designated, editing is performed on the image to be edited, and the image editing setting designated by the touch operation is set to a specified page or all pages. It is characterized in that it is possible to select whether or not to set to .

According to the image forming apparatus of the present invention, an edit is desired in an image forming apparatus that displays a preview of the image on a display device based on the image data before a printing process for printing the image based on the image data is performed. An image to be edited is designated by performing a gesture operation by a touch operation on the image to be edited, the image to be edited is set to be edited, and the image editing setting to be designated by the touch operation is set to a designated page. by selectably configure whether setting or settings to all pages of the can intuitively edit settings, Runode be set to a specified page or all pages easily, imaging with excellent operability An apparatus can be provided.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration of an operation unit of the image forming apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of the image forming apparatus in a block diagram. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the pinch-in operation by multi-touch with respect to two images in the display part of the said image forming apparatus, (b) is reduced by integrating two images by the pinch-in operation in the said display part, An explanatory view showing an example of a rotated state, (c) is an explanatory view showing an example of a state in which two images are collected by a pinch-in operation on the display unit, and (d) an operation for enabling selection of a paper size on the display unit It is explanatory drawing which shows an example in which a screen is displayed. (A) Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the pinch-in operation by multi-touch with respect to four images in the display part of the said image forming apparatus, (b) is reduced and rotated by 4 images being integrated by the pinch-in operation in the said display part. FIG. 4C is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a state in which four images are collected by a pinch-in operation on the display unit, and FIG. 4D is an operation screen that allows the user to select a paper size on the display unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example where is displayed. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the pinch out operation by multi-touch with respect to the image which two originals were integrated into one in the display part of the said image forming apparatus, (b) is a pinch out in the said display part. An explanatory view showing an example of a state in which two images are divided and enlarged and rotated by an operation, (c) is an explanatory view showing an example of a state in which two images are divided by a pinch-out operation in the display unit, and (d) the above It is explanatory drawing which shows an example in which the operation screen which enables selection of a paper size is displayed on a display part. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example in which a pinch-out operation is performed in an up-down direction with respect to an image in which two originals are combined into one on the display unit of the image forming apparatus. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example in which a pinch-out operation is performed on an image in which four originals are combined into one on the display unit of the image forming apparatus. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows one process of operation which divides | segments the image which two originals were integrated into one image into two images in the display part of the said image forming apparatus, (b) is the said integrated image FIG. 4C is an explanatory diagram showing a first step of a pinch-out operation by a single touch with respect to the image, FIG. 5C is an explanatory diagram showing a second step of a pinch-out operation by a single touch on the aggregated image, and FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a state in which two images are divided, enlarged, and rotated by a pinch-out operation on the display unit. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the touch operation which deletes an image in the display part of the said image forming apparatus, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the state in which an image is deleted in the said display part, (c) is It is explanatory drawing which shows the preview display after an image is deleted in the said display part. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display screen which selects the image which performs image editing in the display part of the said image forming apparatus, (b) The pinch-in operation by multi-touch with respect to two images in the said display part is shown. FIG. 6C is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example, and FIG. 8C is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a preview display in which image editing is reflected on the display unit. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the pinch out operation by multi-touch with respect to the image which two originals were integrated into 1 sheet in the display part of the said image forming apparatus, (b) is image editing in the said display part It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the preview display in which is reflected. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the example which adds a page by touch operation using the operation panel part of the conventional image forming apparatus, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the example which confirms a page by touch operation, (c) is FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of replacing pages by a touch operation, (d) is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of rotating a page by a touch operation, and (e) is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of deleting a page by a touch operation. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of 1 set 2 copy setting in the conventional image forming apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of setting operation for performing 1 set 2 copy setting in the conventional image forming apparatus. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of collecting two pages into one page in a conventional image forming apparatus. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of consolidating four pages into one page in a conventional image forming apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of operation which deletes the image in the conventional image forming apparatus.

Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out an image forming apparatus of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an example of an embodiment for carrying out the invention, and is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration of an operation unit of an image forming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration of the image forming apparatus in a block diagram. It is.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the image forming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment displays an image on an operation unit (display device) based on image data before print processing for printing the image based on the image data is performed. The image forming apparatus 1 that displays the preview on the 10 display units 11 is provided with a characteristic function of the present invention, thereby facilitating an editing operation of a desired image on the display screen 111 of the display unit 11.

First, a schematic configuration of the image forming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the image forming apparatus 1 mainly includes an operation unit 10 including a display unit 11 and an input unit 12, a document reading unit 20, an image processing unit 30, and an image storage unit 40. And an image forming unit 50 and a control unit 60 for controlling the respective components.
Other configurations include an optical sensor unit 70, a document operation unit drive motor 80, a document transport roller drive motor 90, and the like.
Reference numeral 81 denotes a driver for driving the manuscript operation unit driving motor 80, and reference numeral 91 denotes a driver for driving the manuscript transport roller driving motor.

The image reading unit 20 includes a CCD 21.
The control unit 60 includes a CPU 61, a ROM 62, a RAM 63, an I / O (interface) 64, and the like.

  The display unit 11 is for displaying an image (information), and includes, for example, a liquid crystal display device with a backlight (not shown) and the like, and is configured to overlap with the lower side of the input unit 12.

  The input unit 12 detects an input from a user. For example, the input unit 12 is an analog resistive film type in which a transparent sheet provided with a transparent electrode is opposed to each other, a voltage is measured by the contact, and an input position is detected. It is configured with a touch panel and is provided on the display unit 11 so as to overlap.

Here, a characteristic configuration of the image forming apparatus 1 of the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, the image forming apparatus 1 is configured to be capable of collective printing and divided printing.
In the present embodiment, the aggregate printing includes N-up printing or repeat printing (reprinting) in which images of a plurality of pages are aggregated and printed on one page.

  As a characteristic configuration of the image forming apparatus 1, as shown in FIG. 2, as a function of the control unit 60, a page aggregation designation function 601, an image division designation function 602, an image deletion designation function 603, and an edited image selection function. 604.

  The page aggregation designation function 601 is a function for designating an image to be page-aggregated by an input operation by a user's pinch-in operation on a plurality of pages of images displayed on the display unit 11.

The image division designation function 602 is an input by a user's pinch-out operation on an image (including an image obtained by reading a spread document) in which images of a plurality of pages displayed on the display unit 11 are integrated into an image of one page. This is a function for designating an image to be divided by operation .

  The image deletion designation function 603 is a function for designating an image to be deleted by an input operation by a user's pinch-in operation with respect to an image displayed on the display unit 11.

  The edited image selection function 604 is a function for selecting whether image editing settings designated by a user's touch operation are settings for a specified page or settings for all pages.

Example 1
First, as Example 1, a case will be described in which page aggregation is performed to combine two documents into one in the image forming apparatus 1 of the present embodiment.
FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a multi-touch pinch-in operation on two images on the display unit of the image forming apparatus of the present embodiment, and FIG. 3B is a diagram illustrating two images by a pinch-in operation on the display unit. FIG. 4C is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a state in which the images are reduced and rotated, and FIG. 8C is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a state in which two images are aggregated by a pinch-in operation on the display unit, and FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example in which the operation screen which enables selection is displayed.

In the image forming apparatus 1, for example, in the case of performing page aggregation that combines two images arranged in a preview image on the display screen 111 of the display unit 11 into one image, as shown in FIG. Then, a pinch-in operation is performed by touching the two images 101a and 101b arranged side by side, for example, by multi-touch with an index finger and a thumb.
As a result, the two images are combined into one and become a 2-in-1 image.

  For example, when printing a 2in1 image according to the paper size of the original image, as shown in FIG. 3B, the 2in1 image 101c is reduced and rotated according to the paper size of the original image to rotate the original image. Are displayed in the same size.

  On the other hand, when printing a 2 in 1 image according to the paper size existing on the tray of the image forming apparatus 1, the 2 in 1 image 101d is scaled (reduced, enlarged or reduced) according to the paper size as shown in FIG. The same size) is displayed.

  When setting the edited image size (paper size) by page aggregation, for example, as shown in FIG. 3D, the image size selection screen 112 is displayed over the previewed image and displayed. An image size is selected and set on the screen 111.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, the page aggregation designation function 601 provided in the image forming apparatus 1 can easily perform page aggregation editing of two images by a multi-touch touch operation on the display screen 111. .

(Example 2)
Next, as Example 2, a case will be described in which the image forming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment performs page aggregation for collecting four originals into one.
4A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a multi-touch pinch-in operation on four images on the display unit of the image forming apparatus according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating four images by a pinch-in operation on the display unit. (C) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a state in which four images are aggregated by a pinch-in operation on the display unit, (d) a paper size in the display unit It is explanatory drawing which shows an example in which the operation screen which enables selection is displayed.

  In the image forming apparatus 1, for example, when page aggregation is performed to combine four images arranged in a preview image on the display screen 111 of the display unit 11 into one image, as illustrated in FIG. In addition, a pinch-in operation is performed by touching the images 101a and 101d at both ends of the four images 102a, 102b, 103c, and 102d arranged side by side, for example, by multi-touch with the index finger of the left hand and the index finger of the right hand. As a result, the four images 102a, 102b, 103c, and 102d are combined into a single 4in1 image.

  For example, when printing a 4in1 image according to the paper size of the original image, as shown in FIG. 4B, the 4in1 image 102e is reduced and rotated according to the paper size of the original image, and the original image Are displayed in the same size.

  On the other hand, when printing a 4in1 image according to the paper size existing on the tray of the image forming apparatus 1, as shown in FIG. 4C, the 4in1 image 102f is scaled (reduced, enlarged or reduced) according to the paper size. The same size) is displayed.

  When setting the edited image size (paper size) by page aggregation, for example, as shown in FIG. 4D, the image size selection screen 112 is displayed over the previewed image, and displayed. The image size is selected and set on the screen.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, the page aggregation designation function 601 provided in the image forming apparatus 1 can easily perform page aggregation editing of four images by multi-touch touch operation on the display screen 111. .

(Example 3)
Next, as Example 3, a case will be described in which an image in which two originals are combined into one image is divided into two images in the image forming apparatus 1 of the present embodiment.
FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a multi-touch pinch-out operation on an image in which two originals are combined into one on the display unit of the image forming apparatus of the present embodiment, and FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the state which two images were divided | segmented and expanded and rotated by the pinch out operation in the said display part, (c) is an explanation which shows an example of the state where two images were divided | segmented by the pinch out operation in the said display part FIG. 4D is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example in which an operation screen that allows the user to select a paper size is displayed on the display unit.

  In the image forming apparatus 1, for example, when an image in which a preview is displayed on the display screen 111 of the display unit 11 and two originals are arranged side by side on one side (a two-page spread original) is divided into two images, As shown in FIG. 5A, for the image 103c in which two originals are combined into one sheet, for example, with the left finger pointing finger touching the substantially left center of the left image 103a, the right finger pointing finger Then, a pinch-out operation is performed by multi-touch that moves in the right direction while touching the substantially right central portion of the right image 103b. Thereby, one image is decomposed into two images.

  For example, when dividing an image in which two originals are arranged side by side into two images and printing them in accordance with the paper size of the original image, as shown in FIG. The images 103a and 103b are enlarged and rotated according to the paper size of the original image, and are displayed in the same size as the original image.

  On the other hand, in the case of dividing an image in which two originals are arranged side by side into one image and dividing it into two images and printing it according to the paper size existing on the tray of the image forming apparatus 1, FIG. As shown in (), the images 103a and 103b are scaled (reduced, enlarged or equal) according to the paper size and displayed.

  When setting the image size (paper size) after editing by page division, for example, as shown in FIG. 5D, an image size selection screen 112 is displayed over the previewed image and displayed. The image size is selected and set on the screen.

  As described above, according to the third exemplary embodiment, the image division designation function 602 provided in the image forming apparatus 1 can be used to easily combine two originals by a multi-touch touch operation on the display screen 111. Can be divided and edited into two images.

Example 4
Next, as Example 4, in the image forming apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, two images are obtained by previewing images displayed on the display screen 111 of the display unit 11 and combining two originals arranged one above the other. A case of dividing into two will be described.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example in which a pinch-out operation is performed in the vertical direction on an image in which two originals are combined into one on the display unit of the image forming apparatus of the present embodiment.

  In the image forming apparatus 1, for example, when an image that is preview-displayed on the display screen 111 of the display unit 11 and two originals are arranged one above the other is divided into two images, as shown in FIG. In this way, with respect to the image 104c in which the two images 104a and 104b are combined into one image, for example, with the index finger on the upper side of the upper image 104a being touched with the index finger of the left hand, A pinch-out operation is performed by multi-touch that moves downward while touching a substantially lower central portion of the image 104b. Thereby, one image 104c is decomposed into two images 104a and 104b.

  As described above, according to the fourth exemplary embodiment, the image division designation function 602 provided in the image forming apparatus 1 can be used to easily combine two originals by a multi-touch touch operation on the display screen 111. Can be divided and edited into two images.

(Example 5)
Next, as Example 5, in the image forming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, four preview images are displayed on the display screen 111 of the display unit 11 and four documents are combined into one sheet vertically and horizontally. A case of dividing into images will be described.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example in which a pinch-out operation is performed on an image in which four originals are combined into one in the display unit of the image forming apparatus of the present embodiment.

  In the image forming apparatus 1, for example, in a case where an image that is preview-displayed on the display screen 111 of the display unit 11 and four originals are arranged vertically and horizontally and combined into one image is divided into four images, FIG. As shown, for the image 105e in which the four images 105a, 105b, 105c, and 105d are combined into one sheet, for example, with the left finger pointing finger touching the upper left side of the upper left image 105a, the right hand A pinch-out operation is performed by multi-touch that moves in the diagonally lower right direction by touching the lower right portion of the lower right image 105d with the index finger. Thus, one image 105e is decomposed into four images 105a, 105b, 105c, and 105d.

  As described above, according to the fifth exemplary embodiment, the image division designation function 602 provided in the image forming apparatus 1 can be used to easily combine four originals by a multi-touch touch operation on the display screen 111. Can be divided and edited into four images.

(Example 6)
Next, as Example 6, a case will be described in which an image in which two originals are combined into one image is divided into two images by a single touch touch operation in the image forming apparatus 1 of the present embodiment.
FIG. 8A is an explanatory view showing one step of an operation of dividing an image in which two originals are combined into one image into two images in the display unit of the image forming apparatus of the present embodiment, and FIG. Is an explanatory view showing a first step of a pinch-out operation by a single touch on the aggregated image, and (c) shows a second step of a pinch-out operation by a single touch on the aggregated image. Explanatory drawing, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the state which two images were divided | segmented and expanded and rotated by the pinch out operation in the said display part.

  In the image forming apparatus 1, for example, as shown in FIG. 8A, an image 106 c in which a preview image is displayed on the display screen 111 of the display unit 11 and the two images 106 a and 106 b are arranged side by side on one side is displayed. When dividing into two images, first, the editing button 113 is touched to start the editing operation.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, the substantially left central portion of the left image 106a is touched with respect to the image 103c. Then, a mark 106a1 indicating that the pressing position is set is marked. Next, as shown in FIG. 8C, the center of the right side of the right image 106b is touched and moved rightward while touching. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 8D, one image 106c is decomposed into two images 106a and 106b.

  For example, when an image in which two originals are arranged side by side is divided into two images and printed in accordance with the paper size of the original image, as shown in FIG. The images 106a and 106b are enlarged and rotated according to the paper size of the original image, and are displayed in the same size as the original image.

  As described above, according to the sixth exemplary embodiment, the image division designation function 602 provided in the image forming apparatus 1 can be used to easily combine two originals by a single touch operation on the display screen 111. Can be divided and edited.

  In the sixth embodiment, the operation for dividing the aggregated image as the editing operation in the image forming apparatus 1 has been described. However, the operation for page aggregation can be performed in the same procedure.

  As a modified example, when editing is performed, the editing button 113 is not provided, and the operation can be performed only by a touch operation.

(Example 7)
Next, as Example 7, a case where an image is deleted by a touch operation in the image forming apparatus 1 of the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a touch operation for deleting an image on the display unit of the image forming apparatus according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a state in which an image is deleted on the display unit. FIG. 4C is an explanatory diagram showing a preview display after an image is deleted on the display unit.

  In the image forming apparatus 1, when deleting an image previewed on the display screen 111 of the display unit 11, as shown in FIG. 9A, a pinch-in operation is performed using two fingers on the image 107 a to be deleted. I do.

Here, it is assumed that the image 107a to be deleted is the image of the fifth page of one page of the A4 document.
When a multi-touch pinch-in operation is performed on the image 107a, as shown in FIG. 9B, an animation that is rolled up and put into the trash box 114 displayed on the display screen 111 is displayed, and then the display screen 111 is displayed. Is erased from

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9C, the image 107b of the sixth page is displayed on the display screen 111 while being moved up to the fifth page.

  As described above, according to the seventh embodiment, the image deletion specifying function 603 provided in the image forming apparatus 1 can easily delete an image (original) desired by the user by a touch operation on the display screen 111. .

(Example 8)
Next, as Example 8, a case where image editing designated in the image forming apparatus 1 of the present embodiment is executed for all images will be described.
FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a display screen for selecting an image to be subjected to image editing on the display unit of the image forming apparatus of the present embodiment, and FIG. 10B is a diagram illustrating two images on the display unit. FIG. 5C is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a pinch-in operation by multi-touch, and FIG. 8C is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a preview display in which image editing is reflected on the display unit.

  When the image editing content designated on the display screen 111 is to be executed for all images in the image forming apparatus 1, as shown in FIG. 10A, all select buttons displayed on the display screen 111 are displayed. The user touches 115 to set so that image editing is performed collectively for all images.

  Then, when specifying page aggregation for combining two images (originals) into one image as image editing, as shown in FIG. 10B, the top of the two images 108a and 108b arranged on the display screen 111 is displayed. Are touched by multi-touch with an index finger and a thumb, for example, to perform a pinch-in operation.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 10C, a preview image is displayed as a 2-in-1 image 108c in which two adjacent images are combined into one image.

  As described above, according to the eighth embodiment, by touching the all selection button 115 for selecting an image for setting image editing on the display screen 111, the edited image selection function 604 provided in the image forming apparatus 1 can The image editing specified by the user can be set not only for the touch-operated image but for all images.

  In the eighth embodiment, page aggregation for consolidating two images into one image is specified as image editing. However, an image (two-page original) in which two documents are consolidated into one image is designated as two images. The same can be done in the case of one set and two copies that are printed (copied) after being divided into two.

Example 9
Next, as Example 9, a case where image editing of one set and two copies is executed for all images in the image forming apparatus 1 of the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a multi-touch pinch-out operation on an image in which two originals are combined into one on the display unit of the image forming apparatus of the present embodiment, and FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the preview display in which the image edit was reflected in the said display part.

  In the image forming apparatus 1, when the setting of one set and two copies is executed for all images, the all selection button 115 displayed on the display screen 111 is touched as in the eighth embodiment, and all image editing is performed. Set to edit all images at once.

  When one set and two copies are designated as image editing, as shown in FIG. 11A, the two images 109a and 109b displayed on the display screen 111 preview are combined into one image 109c. For example, with the left finger index finger touching the approximate left center of the left image 109a, the right hand index finger touching the approximately right center of the right image 109b while moving to the right, pinch out operation. I do.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 11C, the preview image is displayed in a state where all the images combined into one image are divided into two images.

  As described above, according to the ninth embodiment, the edit image selection function 604 provided in the image forming apparatus 1 can be operated by touching the all selection button 115 for selecting an image for setting image editing on the display screen 111. The image editing specified by the user can be set not only for the touch-operated image but for all images.

With the above-described configuration, according to the present embodiment, before the printing process for printing an image based on the image data is performed, the image is previewed on the display unit 11 of the operation unit 10 based on the image data. In the image forming apparatus 1, as a function of the control unit 60, a page aggregation designating function 601 that designates an image to be page-gathered by an input operation by a user's pinch-in operation on a plurality of pages of images displayed on the display unit 11. And an image division designation function 602 for designating an image to be divided by an input operation by a user's pinch-out operation with respect to an image in which a plurality of pages of images displayed on the display unit 11 are aggregated into one page image. And an image deletion specifying function 6 for specifying an image to be deleted by an input operation by a user pinch-in operation on the image displayed on the display unit 11. 3 and an edit image selection function 604 for selecting whether the setting of image editing designated by the user's touch operation is the setting for the designated page or the setting for all pages. It becomes possible to operate, and operability can be improved.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and examples, and various modifications can be made within the scope indicated in the claims. That is, embodiments obtained by combining technical means appropriately changed within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Image forming apparatus 10 Operation part (display apparatus)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Display part 12 Input part 60 Control part 111 Display screen 112 Image size selection screen 113 Edit button 115 All selection button 601 Page aggregation designation function 602 Image division designation function 603 Image deletion designation function 604 Edit image selection function

Claims (1)

In an image forming apparatus that displays a preview of the image on a display device based on the image data before a printing process for printing an image based on the image data is performed,
By performing a gesture operation by a touch operation on an image desired to be edited, an editing target image is designated, and editing is performed on the editing target image .
An image forming apparatus, wherein the image editing setting designated by the touch operation can be selected from a setting for a designated page or a setting for all pages .

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