JP2014199455A - Operating section structure, image processing apparatus, and information processing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an operating section structure on which a detachable authentication device can be mounted and used for an image processing apparatus and an information processing apparatus.SOLUTION: An operating section 6 comprises an operating panel 7 and an authentication device placement section 8. The authentication device placement section 8 comprises a surface which inclines forward in the same way as the operating panel 7 and a lid 13 which are arranged on a right side of the operating panel 7 when seen from a front side of an apparatus, taking into account that there are more right-handed persons, and the lid 13 is placed on a recess 14 for mounting an authentication device. In the recess 14 for mounting the authentication device, the authentication device 17 is attached. For this attachment, first and second embossed regions 14a and 14b and a non-embossed region 14c are formed by double-sided tape and the authentication device 17 is mounted in a state that a USB cable 16 is detached while being matched to the second embossed region 14b. Then, the USB cable 16 is connected and the authentication device 17 is mounted in a position where a connector 18 can be put through in a state that an opening 15 is hidden.

Description

  The present invention can be used in multifunction devices, copiers, printers, scanners, image processing devices such as these multifunction devices, and has an operation unit structure on which a detachable authentication device can be loaded, and also installed in an employee cafeteria or a store. IC card clearing system, IC card entrance / exit management system installed in a conference room door, etc., and an operation unit structure capable of loading an authentication device detachable to an information processing device, and an image processing apparatus equipped with the same The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus.

  In an image processing apparatus using an electrophotographic method, an authentication device that reads an IC card or a fingerprint is not a standard feature and is often added as an option (if an authentication device is not added as an option, an authentication key ( There is also a known example in which a user ID and password are entered by pressing a login key) and entering a user ID and password using a numeric keypad or a keyboard that appears on the screen).

  By the way, when such an authentication device is installed in an image processing device or the like, considering that the user has many right effects, and in most cases, the numeric keypad provided on the operation panel is on the right side of the operation panel portion, It is thought that it is easier to understand and use the authentication key that is often used in connection with it, if it is placed near the right side of the operation panel.

  In recent years, readers such as an SD card and a USB memory are often arranged around the operation panel portion, and it is necessary to consider coexistence with these. Further, when the authentication device is provided as an optional device and is built in the main body of an image processing device or the like, the wiring is not exposed and the appearance impression can be prevented from becoming complicated.

However, an authentication device which is an optional device in any place of the device main body (in many cases, it is modularized, and in this case, it is called an authentication module. There is a problem that a space for storing the authentication device has to be prepared, and the mounting ratio of the authentication device is still low and the design layout has low priority. As described above, it may be built in an extra space in the apparatus main body that is not very suitable for the authentication operation.

  In addition, when the authentication device is built in the device body, there is a problem that it is difficult to understand where to place the IC card or hand (in fact, the fingerprint of a finger). Otherwise, the user will be confused and difficult to use.

  On the other hand, the authentication device itself is often purchased from other companies, mounted, and sold, and is often loaded (externally attached) without being built into the device body. However, when an optional authentication device is mounted externally on the main body of an image processing device or the like, the wiring will be exposed unless the main body is designed so that the wiring can be stored. Or the appearance tends to give a cluttered impression.

  Also, if the loading space for the authentication device cannot be secured on the upper surface of the device body, a loading table may be mounted on the side surface of the device body and loaded as an external device on it, but the impression of the appearance is messy In addition to this, there is a problem that the installation area of the apparatus main body may be unnecessarily increased.

  Note that Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2008-277886) and Patent Document 2 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2008-276329) have a configuration in which an authentication device can be built on the right side of the operation unit, as shown in FIG. However, there is still a problem that authentication with a reading device such as an SD card or a USB memory or an authentication key that does not use an authentication device is not considered.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 17B, Patent Document 3 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2009-009347) can attach an authentication device to the right side of the operation unit, but is installed with a loading table attached to the side surface of the operation unit. Since it is necessary, the impression of the appearance becomes quite cluttered, and the installation area of the apparatus main body can be increased.

  17 includes a document feeder (ADF) 2, an image forming unit 3, a sheet feeding unit 5 including a plurality of sheet feeding trays 4, and an operation unit 6. The operation unit 6 includes an operation panel 7. It is comprised from the authentication apparatus mounting part 8. FIG.

  Therefore, in the present invention, the impression of the appearance is made cluttered not only when the authentication device is mounted but also when the authentication device is not mounted so that the presence of the authentication device can be easily understood at a position where the user can easily hold the card or fingers. In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide an operation panel on which a detachable authentication device can be loaded, an image processing device, and an information processing device provided with the same.

  In addition to an authentication device for cards and fingerprints, an operation panel that can be considered to be reasonably centrally arranged in an easy-to-use position, including an SD card and a reading device such as a USB memory, and an image processing apparatus equipped with the operation panel An object is to provide an information processing apparatus.

  The operation unit structure of the present invention includes an image display surface and an authentication device loading surface for loading a recognition device that can be attached and detached at an angle different from the image display surface in front of the document reading unit. To do.

  Further, the operation unit structure of the present invention is characterized in that the image display surface is inclined forward and downward.

  The operation unit structure according to the present invention is characterized in that the authentication device loading surface is provided horizontally or substantially horizontally.

  The operation unit structure according to the present invention is characterized in that an authentication key is disposed between the image display surface and the authentication device stacking surface.

  The operation unit structure of the present invention is characterized in that the authentication device stacking surface is arranged on the right side of the image display surface.

  The operation unit structure of the present invention is characterized in that the authentication device stacking surface is a bottom surface of a recess.

  The operation unit structure according to the present invention is characterized in that an authentication device stacking surface, which is a bottom surface of the recess, is positioned below the image display surface.

  Also, the operation unit structure of the present invention is mounted so that one side surface of the authentication device is in contact with at least one of the surfaces orthogonal to or substantially orthogonal to the loading surface of the authentication device, which are on the front, rear, left and right sides of the recess. It is characterized by.

  In the operation unit structure of the present invention, a surface orthogonal to or substantially orthogonal to the loading surface of the authentication device is a surface on the back side of the authentication device loading surface, and the authentication device is connected to the back surface. An opening is provided for wiring.

  The operation unit structure of the present invention is characterized in that it includes a detachable lid that covers the recess and forms substantially the same surface as the image display surface.

  The operation unit structure of the present invention is characterized in that the authentication device stacking surface is a top surface of a trapezoidal portion.

  The operation unit structure according to the present invention is characterized in that an authentication device stacking surface, which is a top surface of the base portion, is positioned above the image display surface.

  The operation unit structure according to the present invention is characterized in that an authentication device stacking surface, which is a top surface of the base portion, is located below the image display surface.

  In the operation unit structure of the present invention, at least one side surface of the table-shaped portion is a surface orthogonal to an authentication device loading surface which is a top surface of the table-shaped unit.

  The operation unit structure according to the present invention is characterized in that an opening for passing a wiring for connecting the authentication device is provided on a surface orthogonal to the authentication device loading surface.

  The operation unit structure of the present invention is characterized in that a recording medium reading device is provided on a surface orthogonal to the authentication device loading surface.

  The operation unit structure of the present invention includes a front surface and a back surface orthogonal to the authentication device loading surface, a recording medium reading device on the front surface, and wiring for connecting the authentication device to the back surface. An opening is provided for the purpose.

  The operation unit structure according to the present invention is characterized in that the opening is provided with a notch or an opening through which the wiring of the authentication device is passed.

  Further, the operation unit structure of the present invention is characterized in that an authentication device loading surface, which is a top surface of the base portion, is a surface inclined backward and downward.

  In the operation unit structure of the present invention, the authentication device loading surface, which is the top surface of the base portion, is a surface inclined forward and downward.

  The operation unit structure of the present invention is characterized in that the top surface of the platform portion is located at a height where the top surface intersects the image display surface.

  In the operation unit structure of the present invention, the part provided with the image display surface and / or the part provided with the authentication device stacking surface is detachably separated between the image display surface and the authentication device stacking surface, It is characterized by having a dividing unit for exchange.

  The operation unit structure according to the present invention is characterized in that the authentication device stacking surface is provided with two kinds of marks indicating a stacking position of the authentication device and a sticking position of the adhesive material.

  The operation unit structure according to the present invention is characterized in that the mark is formed by any one of two kinds of embossed patterns, uneven shapes, or decal sticking or printing.

  Furthermore, an image processing apparatus according to the present invention includes any one of the operation unit structures described above.

    Furthermore, an information processing apparatus according to the present invention includes any one of the operation unit structures.

  According to the present invention, since the authentication device is in front of the document reading device and close to the user's standing position, the authentication operation can be easily performed with a card or fingerprint by hand.

  Further, according to the present invention, the angle between the image display surface and the authentication device stacking surface is made different and an angle suitable for each operation is selected, and each of the document display surface and the stacking surface of the authentication device is set to an optimum angle for the user. You can make it easier to use by setting.

1 is a perspective view showing an image processing apparatus including an operation panel according to a first embodiment of the present invention and an operation unit including an authentication device mounting portion when viewed from the front right side. FIG. 1 is an exploded view of the operation panel and the authentication device mounting portion of the apparatus of FIG. In the apparatus of FIG. 1, a perspective view (A) in a state where the authentication apparatus is not attached to the authentication apparatus attachment site, and a perspective view (B) in a state where the lid is removed to attach the authentication apparatus. The expanded perspective view which shows an example of the structure of the attachment site | part of the authentication apparatus of the operation part shown in FIG. In the apparatus of FIG. 1, a perspective view (A) in a state where the authentication device is attached to the authentication device attachment site, a perspective view (B) showing a wiring example of the authentication device, and a cross-sectional view of the main part (C) FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the operation panel and the authentication device in the state of FIG. 5 as viewed from the back side of the device of FIG. 1, and shows a state before wiring (A) and a state after wiring (B). Enlarged perspective view of the authentication panel attachment site in the state of FIG. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an image processing apparatus including an operation unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front right side, a perspective view (A) in a state where an authentication apparatus is not attached to an authentication apparatus attachment site, and an authentication apparatus. A perspective view (B) in an attached state, and a perspective view (C) showing a wiring example of an authentication device in this embodiment. Enlarged perspective view (A, B) of the authentication device mounting portion of FIGS. 8 (A) and 8 (B) FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B are perspective views (A and B) showing the authentication device mounting portion in FIG. The perspective view (AD) which shows the procedure which attaches an authentication apparatus to the authentication apparatus attachment site | part which concerns on Example 2 of this invention seeing from the back side of the apparatus of FIG. The perspective view (A, B) which shows the image processing apparatus provided with the operation part which concerns on Example 3 of this invention seeing from the front right side. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a broken operation panel with a variable angle tilt mechanism in the third embodiment shown in FIG. Similarly, a perspective view showing the lower rear portion of the lower cover of the operation panel in order to show the hinge of the operation panel with a variable angle tilt mechanism as viewed from the rear side of the apparatus of FIG. Side view showing only the operation panel in order to show the hinge of the operation panel The figure (AG) which shows notionally the cross-sectional structure of the operation panel which concerns on this invention, and an authentication apparatus attachment site | part. FIG. 6 is a perspective view (A, B) showing an arrangement example of authentication devices in a conventional image processing apparatus.

  The present invention is used in information processing apparatuses such as multifunction peripherals, copiers, printers, scanners, image processing apparatuses such as these multifunction peripherals, IC card clearing systems, IC card entry / exit management systems installed in conference room doors, etc. The operation unit structure that can be loaded with a detachable authentication device, and the operation unit structure that can be loaded with a detachable authentication device installed in an employee cafeteria or a store, etc. An authentication device stacking surface is provided on which a display device and a recognition device that can be attached and detached at an angle different from the image display surface are mounted and attached externally. LCD screen with or without touch panel as image display surface, non-contact communication IC card reader / writer, magnetic card reader / writer, optical fingerprint reader, numeric keypad encryption input as authentication device Examples of devices that manage not only authentication but also billing include prepaid subtraction type card reader / writers that are used with a prepaid subtraction type card that has been prepaid. The present invention is illustrated below as well. The embodiments to be described are not limited.

<Example 1>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an image processing apparatus including an operation panel and an authentication device mounting portion according to the first embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front right side. The image processing apparatus 1 in FIG. 1 (hereinafter simply referred to as the apparatus 1) is a multi-function machine, a copier, a printer, a scanner, or a multi-function machine, and basically the same as the conventional apparatus shown in FIG. A document feeding device (ADF) 2, an image forming unit 3, a sheet feeding unit 5 having a plurality of sheet feeding trays 4, and the like, are formed on the upper surface of a portion projecting to the front side above the image forming unit 3. The operation unit 6 includes an operation panel 7 and an authentication device mounting unit 8.

  FIG. 2 is an enlarged exploded view of the operation panel and the authentication device mounting portion of the apparatus of FIG. 1. The operation panel 7 uses an LCD or the like, and an image display surface 9 tilted forward and downward, a numeric keypad 10, an authentication key (login) Key) 11. In the figure, reference numeral 12 denotes a division unit with the authentication device mounting unit 8. The authentication device mounting unit 8 is arranged on the right side when viewed from the front side of the device from the operation panel 7 in consideration of the fact that the right-handed person is many, and more specifically at least on the right side of the image display surface 9. As shown in FIG. 3B, the lid 13 has a surface inclined to the front and a lid 13, and the lid 13 is placed on a concave portion 14 for mounting an authentication device as shown in FIG. 3 is a perspective view (A) of the apparatus of FIG. 1 in which the authentication device is not attached to the authentication device attachment site, and a state in which the recess 14 is exposed by removing the lid 13 for attaching the authentication device. It is a perspective view (B).

  FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view showing an example of the structure of the above-described recess 14 for mounting the authentication device. As shown in FIG. 16 (A), the surface of the concave portion 14 for mounting the authentication device constitutes a substantially horizontal authentication device stacking surface. For example, when forming, the surface is a smooth surface and two types of double-sided tape are used. It can be set as the structure which pastes on a smooth surface and provides two kinds of embossed areas. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 4, two types of double-faced gate-shaped tapes are prepared, and a large size tape is pasted to make the first wrinkle region (rough wrinkle region) 14a into a small size tape. Is attached to the inside of a large-sized tape to form a second wrinkle area (area where wrinkles are fine) 14b, and the inside thereof is a wrinkle-free area 14c. By devising the shape of the tape, the operator can work without hesitation when sticking. In the figure, reference numeral 15 denotes an opening for inserting a USB cable, which will be described later, formed on the rear surface of the recess 14.

  To attach the authentication device to the recess 14 for mounting the authentication device as shown in FIG. 5A, the first and second wrinkle areas 14a and 14b and the wrinkle-free area 14c are formed with double-sided tape as described above. Then, the authentication device 17 with the USB cable 16 removed is loaded while matching the second wrinkle area 14b. If the second wrinkle area 14b and the outer shape of the authentication device 17 are configured to match, the mounting position of the authentication device 17 can be easily matched. Next, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the detachable connector 18 of the USB cable 16 is passed through the opening 15 from the rear side of the authentication device 17 to the connector (not shown) of the authentication device 17. Connecting. Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (A) and FIG. 7, the authentication device 17 can be loaded at a position where the connector 18 can be inserted with the opening 15 hidden. Can be installed without variation. If the opening 15 has a shape that is wide open in the width direction of the back surface of the recess 14 as shown in FIG. 3, even if the shape of the connector 18 or the ferrite core 19 is different depending on the country, it can be easily dealt with. Convenient. Further, it is difficult to break, and the complexity of attachment / detachment can be reduced.

  By providing the opening 15, even if the authentication device 17 mounted externally is wired and has a cable as in the illustrated example, the authentication device 17 is placed with the connector or cable hidden inside the operation unit. They can be arranged according to the surface, and when the authentication device 17 is mounted as an option, there is a preferable advantage that the aesthetic appearance of the entire device is not impaired and the connector and the cable are not easily damaged.

  If the authentication device is not added as an option to the operation unit 6 of the device 1 having the image display surface 9 as described above, the authentication key (login key) 11 is pressed to display the screen of the numeric keypad 10 or the image display surface 9. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which a user ID and a password are entered with a keyboard that comes out to perform personal authentication.

  In this embodiment, since the authentication device 17 is located so as to protrude in front of the image processing device 1, authentication is performed with a card or fingerprint that is close to the operator's standing position and bothers the operator's hand. The angle of the image display surface 9 and the stacking surface of the authentication device 17 can be made different so that an angle suitable for each operation can be selected, so that the image display surface 9 of the operation panel 7 and the stacking surface of the authentication device 17 can be selected. Each of the surfaces of the recesses 14 can be optimized and easy to use. In the illustrated embodiment, since the bottom surface of the concave portion 14 that is the loading surface of the authentication device 17 is provided below the image display surface 9, reading of the optical display on the operation panel 7 is not hindered.

  Since the authentication device 17 is not stacked above the operation unit 6 but is fixed side by side as the operation unit 6, the configuration is simple. In addition, since the area of the operation unit 6 does not spread to the left, it is not difficult to take out the discharge even in the case of the in-cylinder discharge type device, and the front door is opened even in the non-in-cylinder discharge type device. Maintenance and replenishment operations are not hindered. Further, it is located in front of the ADF 2 and the image display surface 9 and the authentication device mounting portion 8 have the same surface angle and are inclined forward and downward, which also facilitates operation (at least on the side). It is closer to the operator's standing position and easier to operate). If the authentication device is a type that exposes the card reading surface, the card will slide down if the card reading surface is tilted forward, so use a prepaid subtraction card that is used while the card is still on. Although it is difficult, in the present embodiment, the image display surface 9 is lowered downward for easy viewing and the operator can easily press and operate, but the authentication device 17 is placed horizontally and authentication is performed by placing a card. Because it prevents the card from slipping down with the card on it, each improves usability.

  Further, when the image display surface 9 is tilted forward and downward, reflections from the ceiling illumination and the like are reduced, and it is also appropriate for the viewing angle of a display device such as an LCD. If 9 is a touch panel, the angle of the screen key is also appropriate, so that the screen key can be easily pressed. Further, in this embodiment, since the numeric keypad 10 and the authentication key (login key) 11 are provided between the image display surface 9 and the authentication device stacking unit 8, the authentication device 17 is more conspicuous than the authentication key (login key). It is possible to make it easy to understand that the order in which personal authentication is performed with a fingerprint. If the authentication device 17 is positioned on the left side of the operation unit 6, for example, when used in an information processing device such as an IC card entry / exit management system, an authentication key (for example, when forgetting an employee ID card and entering a temporary card) The operability of using the login key) and the keyboard or numeric keypad appearing on the screen display surface is not so good, so that the operability can also be improved in this respect. That is, in this embodiment, even in such a case, since the user's line of sight moves in the order from right to left (authentication device → authentication key → tenkey → screen key), it becomes easy to understand the order in which operations should be performed. Since the flow does not go back and forth, it is easy to operate by itself.

  Further, in the illustrated embodiment, two types of wrinkles (specifically, wrinkle patterns) are formed on the bottom surface of the concave portion 14; It is also possible to adopt a structure provided with a wrinkle (a mark for mounting). In addition, a wrinkle pattern is the most preferable from the point of cost reduction and not impairing the beauty.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 16B and 16C, the bottom surface of the recess 14 may be inclined to form an inclined surface. In the case of FIG. 16B, the bottom surface is inclined backward, and in the case of FIG. 16C, the bottom surface described above is used. Therefore, it can be expected that the authentication device 17 functions as a stopper.

  Although not shown in the figure, the authentication device 17 is provided on at least one of the surfaces (hereinafter simply referred to as “orthogonal” or “orthogonal surfaces”) that are on the front, back, left, and right of the recess 14 and that are orthogonal to or substantially orthogonal to the bottom surface that is the loading surface of the authentication device 17 You may comprise so that one side surface may touch.

<Example 2>
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the image processing apparatus including the operation unit according to the second embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front right side. FIG. 8A illustrates a state where the authentication device 17 is not attached to the authentication device attachment portion. (B) shows a state in which the authentication device 17 is attached. FIG. 8C is a perspective view showing a wiring example of the USB cable 16 of the authentication device 17 in this embodiment. FIG. 9 is an enlarged perspective view of the authentication device mounting portion of FIGS. 8 (A) and 8 (B). In this embodiment, as described later, the mounting position of the authentication device is located above the operation panel so that the authentication device is more conspicuous, and it is easy to understand that it is the order in which personal authentication is first performed with a card or a fingerprint. That's it.

  In the second embodiment, the authentication device mounting unit 8 is provided with a table-shaped stacking unit 20 and the authentication device stacking unit 8 is provided above the image display surface 9. That is, the flat surface 20a at the top of the stacking unit 20 is used as the stacking surface of the authentication device 17, but the flat surface 20a is positioned above the image display surface 9 as shown in FIG. A surface orthogonal to the flat surface 20a that is the loading surface of the authentication device 17 is provided on at least one of the front, rear, left, and right sides of the loading unit 20. In the illustrated example, a surface 20b facing the front side of the apparatus 1 is an orthogonal surface, and a USB terminal 21 and a card memory insertion slot 22 are provided there. Of course, the USB terminal 21 and the card memory insertion slot 22 may be provided on a surface that is not orthogonal to the flat surface 20a.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the stacking unit 20 has a surface orthogonal to the top flat surface 20a on the back side of the stacking unit 20, and an opening 15 for inserting the USB cable 16 is provided there. Note that the opening 15 for passing the USB cable 16 wired from the authentication device 17 is relatively large in consideration of overseas specifications and the like (see FIG. 11B), so a notch for passing the USB cable 16 is provided. The structure includes a detachable lid 23 and a mounting bracket 24. It should be noted that the provision of the detachable lid 23 has an advantage that the loading surface and the surface with the opening of the authentication device 17 can be hidden when the authentication device 17 is not attached as an option, and the aesthetic appearance is not impaired. Of course, the lid 23 has a hole through which the USB cable 16 is passed, and the ferrite core of the cable is concealed in the operation part, and the gap other than the cable can be closed, and the foreign matter such as a clip is prevented from falling and the aesthetic appearance is not impaired. This is preferable. In the illustrated example, the shape of the lid 23 with a hole is such that a notch 23a is provided at the end as shown in FIG. 11 (B). However, it can be said that the shape as in the illustrated example is easier to form and is preferable in that respect.

  If there is an orthogonal surface as in this embodiment, an externally mounted wireless or wired authentication device can be matched to that surface, so that variations in the fixed position can be suppressed and the authentication device can be installed as an option. There is an advantage that it is possible not to spoil the beauty.

  Since other configurations and operations are the same as those in the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted. However, in this embodiment, the USB terminal 21 provided to be vertically long is arranged to be horizontally long if necessary. Then, the stacking unit 20 can be thinned (see FIG. 16E). And if it is such a structure, the height position which cross | intersects the image display surface 9 of the operation panel 7 inclinedly arranged, More specifically, it is diagonally drawn along the inclined surface which the image display surface 9 makes. The flat surface 20a, which is the loading surface of the authentication device 17, is arranged at a position where the inclined line and the horizontal line drawn along the flat surface 20a at the top of the loading portion 20 intersect when viewed from the side of the device 1. Can do. In addition, when inclining the flat surface 20a of the top part of the stacking unit 20, it is desirable to incline backward as shown in FIG. This is because there is a possibility that the authentication device 17 slips down when tilted forward as shown in FIG. However, as long as it is possible to take measures to prevent slipping and slipping (for example, the flat surface 20a has adhesiveness), it may be tilted forward as shown in FIG.

  That is, the placement surface of the authentication device 17 positioned below the image display surface 9 as in the first embodiment reduces the protrusion of the authentication device 17 on the contrary, and thus the image processing device. Is preferable from the viewpoint that it is difficult to impair the opening / closing operability of the ADF 2, but it can be said that the same advantage can be obtained when they are in a cross relationship as described above.

  In this embodiment, since there is a reading device for a recording medium such as an SD card or a USB memory below the mounting surface of the authentication device 17, a plurality of reading / writing devices are installed together with the personal authentication device (the authentication device 17 in this example). It is preferable because it can be arranged in a centralized manner so that it can be easily understood and can save space. In addition, since there is a division unit with the authentication device mounting unit 8, when a recording medium reading device such as an SD card or a USB memory is an option, there is an advantage that these can be easily mounted in a short time.

  Although illustration is omitted, also in this embodiment, the stacking position of the authentication device 17 can be formed in an easy-to-understand manner by using two types of texture patterns, uneven shapes, or decaling or printing.

<Example 3>
12 is a perspective view (A, B) showing the image processing apparatus including the operation unit according to the third embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front right side, and FIG. 13 is a variable angle tilt mechanism of the embodiment shown in FIG. FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing the operation panel with a variable angle tilt mechanism in a cutaway view, with the rear portion of the lower cover of the operation panel broken to show the hinge mechanism of the operation panel with a variable angle tilt mechanism as viewed from the rear side of the apparatus. FIG. 15 and FIG. 15 are side views showing only the operation panel 7 in order to show the hinge mechanism of the operation panel. In this embodiment, a tilt mechanism 25 is provided on the upper surface of the operation portion which is a recess for providing the operation panel 7, thereby adopting it as a hinge mechanism that supports the front side portion of the operation panel 7 so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction. Yes. In the figure, reference numeral 26 denotes a lower cover of the operation panel.

  The operation panel 7 with such a variable angle (tilt) mechanism has an advantage that the height of the operator can be adjusted regardless of the height of the operator, that is, the angle can be adjusted to the height of the operator by changing the angle. . However, even when the angle of the image display surface 9 is changed by a variable angle (tilt) mechanism, it is possible to maintain a specific angle on the loading surface of the authentication device 17 without changing the angle. This is preferable.

1: Image processing device 2: Document feeder (ADF)
3: Image forming unit 4: Paper feed tray 5: Paper feed unit 6: Operation unit 7: Operation panel 8: Authentication device mounting unit 9: Image display surface 10: Ten key 11: Authentication key (login key)
12: Dividing part 13: Lid 14: Concave part 14a: 1st wrinkle area (area where wrinkles are rough)
14b: Second wrinkle area (area where wrinkles are fine)
14c: No wrinkle area 15: Opening 16: USB cable 17: Authentication device 18: Connector 19: Ferrite core 20: Loading section 20a: Flat surface 20b at the top of the loading section: Surface 21 facing the front side 21: USB terminal 22: Card memory insertion slot 23: lid 23a: lid cutout 24: mounting bracket 25: tilt mechanism 26: lower cover of operation panel

JP 2008-277886 A JP 2008-276329 A JP 2009-009347 A

Operation unit structure of the present invention is an operation section structure having a picture image display surface, wearing a detachable authentication device authenticator stacking unit authentication apparatus stacking surface is formed for stacking, and the, the authentication The apparatus stacking surface is at an angle different from that of the image display surface, and the authentication apparatus stacking unit is formed on an exterior member constituting the outer surface of the apparatus main body .

Claims (26)

  An operation unit structure comprising an image display surface and an authentication device stacking surface for stacking a recognition device detachable at a different angle from the image display surface in front of the document reading unit.   The operation unit structure according to claim 1, wherein the image display surface is inclined forward and downward.   The operation unit structure according to claim 1, wherein the authentication device loading surface is provided horizontally or substantially horizontally.   4. The operation unit structure according to claim 1, wherein an authentication key is disposed between the image display surface and the authentication device stacking surface.   5. The operation unit structure according to claim 1, wherein the authentication device stacking surface is arranged on the right side of the image display surface.   The operation unit structure according to claim 1, wherein the authentication device loading surface is a bottom surface of a recess.   The operation unit structure according to claim 6, wherein an authentication device stacking surface, which is a bottom surface of the concave portion, is located below the image display surface.   The operation unit structure according to claim 6 or 7, wherein one of the side surfaces of the authentication device is in contact with at least one of the surfaces that are on the front, rear, left, and right sides of the recess and are orthogonal to or substantially orthogonal to the loading surface of the authentication device. Operation unit structure characterized by being loaded on the   9. The operation unit structure according to claim 8, wherein a surface orthogonal to or substantially orthogonal to the loading surface of the authentication device is a surface on the back side of the authentication device loading surface, and the authentication device is connected to the surface on the back side. An operation unit structure comprising an opening for passing a wiring therethrough.   10. The operation unit structure according to claim 6, further comprising a detachable lid that covers the concave portion and forms substantially the same surface as the image display surface.   6. The operation unit structure according to claim 1, wherein the authentication device stacking surface is a top surface of a trapezoidal portion.   The operation unit structure according to claim 11, wherein an authentication device stacking surface, which is a top surface of the base portion, is located above the image display surface.   The operation unit structure according to claim 11, wherein an authentication device stacking surface, which is a top surface of the base portion, is located below the image display surface.   The operation unit structure according to any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein at least one side surface of the base portion is a surface orthogonal to an authentication device loading surface which is a top surface of the base portion. Operation unit structure.   The operation unit structure according to claim 14, further comprising: an opening through which a wiring for connecting the authentication device is provided on a surface orthogonal to the authentication device loading surface.   The operation unit structure according to claim 14, further comprising a recording medium reading device on a surface orthogonal to the authentication device loading surface.   15. The operation unit structure according to claim 14, comprising two surfaces, a front surface and a back surface orthogonal to the authentication device loading surface, a recording medium reading device on the front surface, and connecting the authentication device to the back surface. An operation unit structure comprising an opening for passing a wiring.   The operation unit structure according to claim 15 or 17, further comprising a cutout hole or an opening through which the wiring of the authentication device is passed.   The operation unit structure according to claim 13, wherein an authentication device loading surface, which is a top surface of the table-shaped portion, is a surface inclined backward and downward.   The operation unit structure according to claim 13, wherein an authentication device loading surface, which is a top surface of the base portion, is a surface inclined forward and downward.   The operation unit structure according to claim 13, wherein the top surface of the base portion is located at a height that intersects the image display surface.   The operation unit structure according to any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein a part including the image display surface and / or the authentication device stacking surface is provided between the image display surface and the authentication device stacking surface. An operating part structure comprising a dividing part for attaching and detaching a part to be separated and exchangeable.   The operation unit structure according to any one of claims 1 to 22, wherein the authentication device stacking surface includes two kinds of marks indicating a stacking position of the authentication device and a sticking position of the adhesive material. Construction.   24. The operation unit structure according to claim 23, wherein the mark is formed by any one of two types of embossed patterns, uneven shapes, or decal application or printing.   An image processing apparatus comprising the operation unit structure according to any one of claims 1 to 24. An information processing apparatus comprising the operation unit structure according to any one of claims 1 to 24.