JP4929931B2 - Image processing apparatus and image processing system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus and an image processing system that execute a predetermined job by reading information from a sheet with an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag.

When executing a print job on a sheet with a memory (IC tag) in the image processing apparatus, the print job identification information (ID code) is read from the IC tag, and after the print job is completed, the image data, the ID code, and Information for associating these is stored in the server, and at the time of reprinting, the image processing apparatus reads the IC tag information (ID code) and inquires of the server, and the image data file searched by the server is transferred to the image processing apparatus. An image processing system for printing is known (for example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-322570 A

  However, according to the conventional image processing system, since the ID code is only recorded on the IC tag, the print setting screen is displayed and the detailed information is displayed on the print setting screen in order to perform a desired print job. Must be set. Further, in order to perform a job such as a fax other than a print job, a setting screen corresponding to the job must be displayed and detailed settings must be performed on the setting screen, which is troublesome for the user.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an image processing apparatus and an image processing system that can execute a job with a simple operation.

In order to achieve the above object, according to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a job content including a first reading unit that reads an image from a sheet of a sheet with an RFID tag and a plurality of processing blocks from the RFID tag of the sheet with the RFID tag. And a job execution unit that executes the job content read by the second reading unit for the image read by the first reading unit, and the job execution unit Includes an instruction book management unit having a memory storing a program to be processed while confirming the execution status of the flow every time one of the plurality of processing blocks is executed, and the plurality of processes according to the program It is determined whether there is a processing block to be executed among the blocks. To provide an image processing apparatus characterized by comprising a CPU for executing processing was.

The CPU may determine whether the process designated for the process block has been successfully executed, and when it is determined to be successful , the CPU may update the state of the process block to “executed” .

  The job content may be related to a job flow including a plurality of jobs such as copy, printer, fax, and mail.

  The job content may include a job for storing or updating data related to the job content in a server.

  The job execution means may be configured to execute the job after the user is authenticated.

  The sheet may be a transaction document, and the first reading unit may read transaction information from the sheet.

  The job execution means may include a communication unit that transmits / receives transaction information to / from business partners by fax, mail, or the like.

  The job execution means may be configured to store or update data relating to transactions in the server.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing system including an image processing apparatus that reads information from a sheet with an RFID tag and a server that manages the image processing apparatus. A first reading unit for reading an image from a sheet; a second reading unit for reading a job content including a plurality of processing blocks from an RFID tag of the sheet with the RFID tag; and the image read by the first reading unit. A job execution unit that executes the job content read by the second reading unit and stores or updates data relating to the job content in the server, wherein the job execution unit includes the plurality of job execution units. A program that processes while checking the execution status of a flow every time one of the processing blocks is executed And determines whether there is a processing block to be executed among the plurality of processing blocks according to the program, and when it is determined that there is a processing block specified as the processing block And an image processing system , wherein the server includes a storage unit that stores data relating to the job content.

  The image processing apparatus and the server may be connected via a network such as a LAN (local area network) or the Internet.

  According to the first and second aspects, the user reads the job content from the RFID tag and executes it simply by performing a simple operation for reading the sheet with the RFID tag.

  The above-mentioned image processing apparatus includes a dedicated machine such as a copying machine, a printer, a fax machine, a system configured by connecting these, a composite having a plurality of functions such as copying, printing, faxing, and mail (Scan to Email). Machines are included. The transaction documents include purchase orders, invoices, contracts, application forms, delivery notes, and the like.

  According to the present invention, a job can be executed with a simple operation.

(Configuration of image processing system)
FIG. 1 shows an image processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The image processing system 1 includes a user terminal device 2 including a personal computer (PC) connected to a network 4 such as a LAN (local area network), and first and second multifunction devices 3 as image processing devices. 60, an order management server 6 comprising a PC or the like connected to the network 4 via the Internet 5, and a FAX machine dedicated to FAX (facsimile) communication connected to the first multifunction machine 3 via the public telephone network 7. 8.

  For example, the order management server 6 orders a product from a store or the like using the first multifunction device 3 installed in a company or the like, and when the product is delivered, the orderer, authentication information, product, processing result, update result And the like are recorded on a web (Web) server. The authentication information includes a user name, a user ID, and a password.

  For example, the first and second multifunction peripherals 3 and 60 are installed in different departments, different floors, etc. in the case of a company or office. Further, since the first and second multifunction peripherals 3 and 60 have the same configuration, the configuration of the first multifunction peripheral 3 will be described below.

  The FAX machine 8 is a FAX-dedicated machine that outputs a received image on paper. In the present embodiment, the FAX machine 8 is installed in a store that handles vegetables and the like, for example.

(Configuration of MFP)
FIG. 2 shows the configuration of the first multifunction device 3. The first multifunction device 3 has functions such as “copy + printer + facsimile” and “copy + printer + facsimile + scanner”, and is provided in the main body 10 constituting the housing and in the main body 10. A printing unit 20 that prints a visible image on a paper having a specified size and quality, and a paper feeding unit 30 that is provided in the main body 10 and stores the specified paper supplied to the printing unit 20. .

  The main body 10 includes, for example, a job flow sheet (JFS) 9 on which order details are recorded, a transmission tray 11 on which a document or the like is set, and a paper discharge tray 12 that discharges recording paper that has been printed by the printing unit 20. Data for the scanner 13 as a first reading unit that optically reads the sheet 92 of the job flow sheet 9 from the transmission tray 11 and the original, and the RFID tag 91 of the job flow sheet 9 on the transmission tray 11. RFID reader / writer 14 as a second reading unit for writing / reading data, a paper discharge tray 15 for discharging the job flow sheet 9 and the document from the transmission tray 11, and the paper feeding unit 30 to the printing unit 20 An RFID writer 16 that writes data to the RFID tag 91 of the job flow sheet 9 to be conveyed is provided.

  The printing unit 20 includes an exposure unit 21 that generates an optical signal based on information read by the scanner 13, a mirror 22 that reflects light from the exposure unit 21 in a predetermined direction, and a latent surface on the surface based on the light from the mirror 22. A photosensitive drum 23 in which an image is formed and a visible image of toner is formed on the latent image; a transfer unit 24 that transfers the toner image on the photosensitive drum 23 onto a sheet from the sheet feeding unit 30; And a fixing roller 25 for fixing the transferred toner image on the sheet by heat and pressure.

  For example, the paper feeding unit 30 includes paper trays 31 and 32 on which sheets of sizes such as A4 and B4 are set for each size, and a job flow sheet tray 33 on which the job flow sheet 9 before printing or data writing is set. A paper feed roller 34 that feeds the paper from the paper trays 31 and 32 and the job flow sheet tray 33, and a plurality of transport rollers 35 that transport the paper fed by the paper feed roller 34 to the printing unit 20.

(Detailed configuration of job flow sheet)
FIG. 3 shows a detailed configuration of the job flow sheet 9. The job flow sheet 9 is composed of an RFID tag 91 using a small IC chip in which data is written / read out wirelessly in addition to supplying power from the outside, and a sheet 92 provided with the RFID tag 91 at a predetermined position.

  The RFID tag 91 includes a non-volatile memory in which data can be written, read and deleted from the outside, and data of product order instructions and authentication information are stored in this memory. Data to the RFID tag 91 is written in an XML (eXtensible Markup Language) format.

  The sheet 92 includes, for example, an order content (“cabbage”, “carrot”, etc.) 94, an outline workflow 95, a stamping column 96, check items (“delivery processing”, “delivery item defect”, “order cancellation”) 97, etc. An order form 93 is printed or handwritten. Although the order form is used here, it may be an invoice, a contract, or the like.

(Control system for multifunction devices)
FIG. 4 shows a control system of the first multifunction machine 3. The first multifunction device 3 includes the scanner 13, the RFID reader / writer 14, the RFID writer 16, the printing unit 20, and the paper feeding unit 30, and a CPU 41 that controls the entire first multifunction device 3. A bus 42 for connecting the CPU 41 to the peripheral configuration, a ROM 43 for storing a basic program for operating the CPU 41, a RAM 44 for temporarily storing data and programs, a program for operating the first multifunction device 3, and a document An HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 45 for storing data, image data, etc., an instruction book management unit 46, a network communication unit 47 for communicating with other devices connected to the network 4, and a public telephone network 7 A fax communication unit 48 that performs communication with the FAX machine 8 and an operation display unit 50 that is operated by a user.

  The configuration including the CPU 41, the bus 42, the ROM 43, the RAM 44, the HDD 45, the instruction document management unit 46, the network communication unit 47, and the fax communication unit 48 constitutes a job execution unit.

  The instruction form management unit 46 has a memory, and processes the process while confirming the execution status of the flow for each execution of one processing block, and information on the order information of the product order, information on the job result, and execution of one processing block. A program as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7 is stored.

  The fax communication unit 48 has a configuration in which data read by the scanner 13 is transmitted to the FAX machine 8 in a communication mode such as the G3 or G4 standard, and FAX reception from the FAX machine 8 is performed.

  The operation display unit 50 includes a liquid crystal display that displays various setting / designation input results and communication statuses, a touch panel provided on the liquid crystal display, various buttons such as a start button, a cancel button, a numeric keypad, and a power button. The user interface (UI) is configured with the function keys.

(Operation of image processing system)
Next, the operation of the image processing system 1 will be described. FIG. 5 shows an outline of order processing in the image processing system 1, and FIG. 6 shows an outline of an instruction book program 1000 stored in the RFID tag 91 of the job flow sheet 9.

(Outline of instruction program)
As shown in FIG. 6, the instruction form program 1000 includes two processing groups, a processing block group A 1010 and a processing block group B 1020. Further, processing block group A 1010 includes processing block # 1 (order scan), processing block # 2 (order book server registration), and processing block # 3 (fax transmission). Processing block group B 1020 includes processing block # 4. (Delivery note scan) and processing block # 5 (delivery note server registration). These processing blocks are executed in the order of # 1, # 2, # 3... # 5.

  In a processing block in which processing has been executed as the job progresses, the status, output file, next processing, registration path, and the like change. The processing blocks # 1 to # 5 are configured to display an error on the screen or print out an error report when an error occurs in the processing block. Note that step numbers in FIG. 6 correspond to steps having the same numbers in FIG.

  Furthermore, the instruction form program 1000 describes an error processing method, and when the connection to the order management server 6 is not possible or when the order management server 6 returns an error, the operation display unit 50 is based on the instruction form. It is possible to perform predetermined error processing such as displaying an error message.

(Order processing)
First, the user on the ordering side uses the user terminal device 2 to newly create the format of the job flow sheet 9 for the XXX store having the configuration shown in FIG. (S101) or edit the sample. The created or edited job flow sheet 9 format data and instruction information are transmitted to the first MFP 3 via the network 4 and stored in the HDD 45 (S102). The user who operates the first multifunction device 3 may be the same person as the user who operates the user terminal device 2 or a different person.

  Next, the user sets the prepared job flow sheet 9 on the job flow sheet tray 33, inputs authentication information including a user name, a user ID, and a password through the operation display unit 50, and writes data to the RFID tag 91. After giving instructions and printing instructions, press the start button. In response to this instruction, the CPU 41 activates the paper feeding unit 30, the RFID writer 16, and the printing unit 20, and conveys the job flow sheet 9 from the job flow sheet tray 33 to the RFID writer 16. The RFID writer 16 writes the input authentication information and instruction information in the HDD 45 to the RFID tag 91 of the reached job flow sheet 9.

  Next, the CPU 41 loads the job flow sheet 9 into the printing unit 20. In synchronization with the arrival of the job flow sheet 9 at the printing unit 20, the CPU 41 reads out the format data for the XXX store from the HDD 45, and prints the printing unit on the surface of the sheet 92 of the job flow sheet 9 carried into the printing unit 20. 20 is printed (S103). The job flow sheet 9 that has been printed by the printing unit 20 is discharged to the paper discharge tray 12.

  Next, the user enters the order contents 94 in the job flow sheet 9 discharged to the paper discharge tray 12 by hand, and marks the “Orderer Mark” field in the stamp field 96 (S104). If it is desired to print the order contents 94, it is created at the same time as creating the format in step S101, and is printed when the format is printed.

  Next, the user places the completed job flow sheet (JFC) 9 on the transmission tray 11 and displays a menu on the operation display unit 50 to read the job flow sheet and execute job flow. Is selected, and the scanner 13 scans the job flow sheet 9 (S105). The scanner 13 scans and reads the surface of the sheet 92, and the read image data is stored in the HDD 45. When the job flow sheet 9 including the block with the status “available” is scanned or when the job flow sheet 9 whose status described in the sheet is not “available”, the CPU 41 displays the operation display. The user is notified using the unit 50 and the job is not executed.

  At the time of scanning in step S105, authentication information and instruction information are read from the RFID tag 91 by the RFID reader / writer 14 and stored in the instruction management device 46. Here, the CPU 41 displays a message prompting the user ID and password to be input on the operation display unit 50. When the user who sees this input the user ID and password, the CPU 41 collates the input user ID and password with the user ID and password stored in the RFID tag 91, and if both match, Then, login to the first multifunction device 3 is permitted (S106). If the authentication is not successful, the order process is not performed.

  Next, the CPU 41 reads the instruction sheet information from the instruction sheet management unit 46 storing the instruction sheet information, calls the order management server 6 according to the read instruction sheet information (S107), and newly registers a transaction or updates a transaction record. Execute.

  Next, the CPU 41 reads out the image of the order form read following the job flow sheet 9 and transmits it to the XXX store (order receiver) as a fax (S108). If the multifunction machine 3 or 60 does not have a FAX function, an error is displayed on the operation display unit 50 or a warning sound is issued to warn. Next, the CPU 41 writes the registration path (URL) to the server received from the order management server 6 in the RFID tag 91 of the job flow sheet 9. If the order is canceled, it becomes “unusable”.

  When receiving the FAX having the contents shown in FIG. 3 from the ordering side (S109), the order-receiving XXX store confirms the order content 94 and prepares products to be shipped to the ordering side. The XXX store collects the products 70, attaches the delivery slip 71 thereto, and delivers them directly to the orderer or via the carrier (S110). Note that the delivery form may be sent to the orderer by FAX without being bundled with the product 70.

  On the ordering side, when the merchandise 70 from the XXX store is delivered, the recipient stamps the “Receipt stamp” field in the stamp field 96 of the job flow sheet 9 used for placing the order. Next, the recipient takes out the delivery slip 71 bundled with the product 70, sets it on the transmission tray 11 of the first multifunction device 3 together with the job flow sheet 9 used at the time of ordering, and displays it from the display menu of the operation display unit 50. Select “Execute job flow from job flow sheet” and press the start button. Reading is executed by this operation (S111), and delivery information is notified to the order management server 6 based on the reading result (S107). The order management server 6 updates the transaction record with the XXX store based on the delivery information.

  Further, the user compares the delivered product 70 and the delivery form 71 with the order form and confirms that there is no difference (S112). If the product is different or the quantity is wrong, check the “delivery defect” column of the check item 97 in the job flow sheet 9 and enter the defect contents in the blank area. The user sets the job flow sheet 9 on the transmission tray 11 of the first multifunction machine 3, scans it, and sends it to the XXX store by FAX. (S113). Upon receiving this FAX, the XXX store takes necessary measures such as aligning products according to the order form and reshipping them to the ordering side.

  When the first multifunction device 3 cannot connect to the order management server 6 or when the order management server 6 returns an error, the instruction book management unit 46 executes predetermined error processing. For example, an error report is output.

  If the order is canceled, the job corresponding to the order becomes “unusable”. The job flow sheet 9 that has undergone a series of processing can be discarded. However, when the job flow sheet 9 for which the series of processing has been completed is scanned again, a job flow sheet with a blank order content 94 is output. It may be.

(Job flow sheet execution process)
FIG. 7 shows processing of the first multifunction device 3 by the job flow sheet 9. First, the CPU 41 fetches job flow information from the RFID tag 91 by the RFID reader / writer 14 (S201), and then executes an authentication process (S202). Next, the CPU 41 checks the validity of the job flow information (S203), and searches the processing blocks # 1 to # 5 in FIG. 6 from the job flow information (S204). Next, the CPU 41 determines whether there is a processing block to be executed (S205). When there is no processing block (S205, “None”), the CPU 41 displays on the operation display unit 50 that “the designated job flow sheet 9 has no available processing” (S211), and ends.

  When it is determined that there is a processing block (S205, “Yes”), the CPU 41 executes the processing specified for the processing block (S206). Thereafter, the success or failure of the processing result is determined. If the processing result is successful (S207, “success”), the state of the processing block is updated to “executed” (S208). If the process is unsuccessful (S207, “failure”), the status of the process block is updated to “error end” (S209), the error process of the process block is executed (S210), and the process ends.

(Authentication process)
FIG. 8 shows details of the authentication process (S202) of FIG. First, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the RFID tag 91 has authentication information. If the authentication information is present (S301, “Yes”), the CPU 41 executes authentication based on the information recorded in the RFID tag 91 (S302). ). Next, it is determined whether or not the authentication result is successful. If the authentication result is successful (S303, “success”), the authentication process ends normally, and the process proceeds to step S203 in FIG. If the authentication is unsuccessful (S303, “failure”), the authentication process is abnormally terminated (S309).

  When it is determined in step S301 that there is no authentication information in the RFID tag 91 (S301, “No”), the user ID and password are input from the operation display unit 50 (S304). Thereby, CPU41 performs authentication based on the information input from the operation display part 50 (S305). Next, the success or failure of the authentication result is determined. If the authentication result is successful (S306, “success”), the authentication process is normally terminated. If the authentication is unsuccessful (S306, “failure”), the number of failures is incremented by 1 (S307). ). Next, it is determined whether or not the number of failures exceeds an allowable value (S308). If [number of failures> allowable value] (S308, “Yes”), the authentication process is abnormally terminated (S309). If [number of failures <allowable value] (S308, “No”), the process proceeds to step S304, and the subsequent processing is repeatedly executed.

(Validity check processing of job flow information)
FIG. 9 shows the details of the job flow information validity check process (S203) of FIG. First, the CPU 41 designates “1” as the processing block number (S401). Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not there is a processing block corresponding to the processing block number (S402). If there is no processing block (S402, “No”), this job flow is executed by the first multifunction device 3. In step S403, a response is sent to the effect that it can be executed. When there is a processing block (S402, “Yes”), the CPU 41 confirms whether the processing of the processing block can be performed by the first multifunction device 3 (S404, S405). As a result of the search, when it is found that there is no function (cannot be processed) (S405, “no function”), a response is sent indicating that the job flow cannot be executed by the first MFP 3 (S406).

  When it is determined in step S405 that there is a function (processable), the process of [(processing block number + 1) → processing block number] is executed (S407), the process proceeds to step S402, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.

(Process block search process)
FIG. 10 shows details of the processing block search process (S204) of FIG. First, the CPU 41 checks the execution status of process block number 1 (S501). If the processing block number 1 has been executed, it is checked whether the processing content and processing block relating to the next processing are described in the information described in the block (S502). If there is no designation of the next process, since the process is completed in this block, “no process block” is returned (S503).

  When the next processing block is specified in the information described in the block in S502, this processing block is set as a block to be processed next (S504). If it is determined in step S501 that the processing block number 1 is not implemented, 1 is designated as the processing block number (S506). In this way, the block corresponding to the processing block number designated in step S504 or S506 is returned as a block to be processed next.

(Web application linkage processing)
FIG. 11 shows Web application cooperation processing. This Web application linkage process corresponds to the order form server registration process in process block # 2 and the delivery form server registration process in process block # 5.

  First, the CPU 41 sets the parameters extracted from the processing block of the instruction program 1000 of FIG. 6 in the network communication unit 47 (S601), and refers to the image file name to be transmitted as the output file name of the processing block (S602). ). Next, the CPU 41 reads an image file to be processed from the HDD 45 and outputs it to the network communication unit 47 (S603). Next, the CPU 41 requests the order management server 6 to register an image file (S604), and sends the image file to the order management server 6 (S605). Next, the CPU 41 receives the path (URL) of the registered image file from the order management server 6 (S606), and writes it in the registration path of the processing block # 2 (S607). Finally, the status of the processing block is updated (S608).

  The above is a case where the first multifunction device 3 is used, but the ordering process can be similarly performed using the second multifunction device 60. In addition, the first and second MFPs 3 and 60 can perform processing such as FAX, copy, and print by selecting a mode from the menu screen. Since the method is well known, Description is omitted.

(Effect of embodiment)
According to the above embodiment, the following effects are obtained.
(A) The user can read the job content from the RFID tag 91 and execute it by simply performing a simple operation for reading the sheet 9 with the RFID tag. A job flow including a series of jobs can be executed with a simple operation.
(B) The job flow sheet 9 can be faxed to the order receiving side by the first multifunction device 3 (or the second multifunction device 60) for order processing, so that the job flow service can be provided by an intuitive and simple operation. Can be used.
(C) Since it is not necessary to place an order in writing by mailing an order form, it is possible to improve office work efficiency.
(D) When the job flow sheet 9 whose job status is not “available” is scanned, the user is notified and the job is not executed, so that it is possible to prevent duplicate orders.

[Other embodiments]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from or changing the technical idea of the present invention. For example, although the order form is transmitted by FAX, it only needs to be transmitted electronically. Other methods, specifically, a Web server may be used to place an order via the Web. In this case, the order contents are entered on a mark sheet, and the result of OCR is sent to the Web service as order data.

  Further, the information of the job flow sheet 9 can be transferred to an image processing apparatus (multifunction machine) that has not used the job flow sheet 9 in the past. In this case, “Job flow registration from job flow sheet” is selected from the menu of the image processing apparatus, the job flow sheet 9 is scanned, and the information in the RFID tag 91 is read by the RFID reader / writer 14 to indicate this information. Stored in the document management unit 46. As a result, operations for transferring the job flow to another apparatus or copying the job flow can be facilitated.

  Further, although authentication is performed by the image processing apparatus (multifunction device) using the authentication information stored in the IC tag, authentication may be performed by the operation display unit of the main body of the image processing apparatus when security is important.

  Although the error notification is printed out, other means such as e-mail notification can be used.

1 is a configuration diagram illustrating an image processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a configuration diagram illustrating a configuration of a multifunction machine. It is an external view of a job flow sheet. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of a multifunction device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline of the order process in an image processing system. It is explanatory drawing which shows the program content of the instruction document stored in the RFID tag. 6 is a flowchart illustrating processing of a multifunction machine according to a job flow. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the authentication process of FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing details of validity check processing for job flow information in FIG. 7. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the process block search process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a Web application cooperation process.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Image processing system 2 User terminal device 3 1st multifunction device 4 Network 5 Internet 6 Order management server 7 Public telephone network 8 FAX machine 9 Job flow sheet 10 Main body 11 Transmission tray 12 Paper discharge tray 13 Scanner 14 RFID reader / writer 15 Paper discharge table 16 Writer 20 Printing unit 21 Exposure unit 22 Mirror 23 Photosensitive drum 24 Transfer unit 25 Fixing roller 30 Paper feeding unit 31, 32 Paper tray 33 Job flow sheet tray 34 Paper feeding roller 35 Carrying roller 41 CPU
42 Bus 43 ROM
44 RAM
45 HDD
46 Instruction document management unit 47 Network communication unit 48 Fax communication unit 50 Operation display unit 60 Second multifunction device 70 Product 71 Delivery form 91 RFID tag 92 Sheet 93 Order document 94 Order content 95 Workflow 96 Sealing column 97 Check item 1000 Instruction sheet Program 1010, 1020 Processing block group # 1 to # 5 Processing block

Claims (9)

A first reading unit that reads an image from a sheet of a sheet with an RFID tag;
A second reading unit that reads a job content including a plurality of processing blocks from the RFID tag of the sheet with the RFID tag;
Job execution means for executing the job content read by the second reading unit for the image read by the first reading unit ;
The job execution means includes an instruction form management unit having a memory storing a program to be processed while confirming a flow execution state for each execution of one of the plurality of processing blocks, and according to the program Image processing comprising: determining whether or not there is a processing block to be executed from among the plurality of processing blocks, and a CPU that executes the processing specified in the processing block when it is determined to be present apparatus.
The CPU determines whether the execution of the process specified in the processing block is successful, and updates the state of the processing block to “executed” when it is determined to be successful. An image processing apparatus according to 1.
  The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the job content relates to a job flow including a plurality of jobs such as copy, printer, fax, and mail.   The image processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the job content includes a job for storing or updating data regarding the job content in a server.   The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the job execution unit executes the job after the user is authenticated.   The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the sheet is a transaction document, and the first reading unit reads transaction information from the sheet.   The image processing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the job execution unit includes a communication unit that transmits / receives transaction information to / from a business partner by fax, mail, or the like.   The image processing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the job execution unit stores or updates data related to a transaction in a server. In an image processing system having an image processing apparatus that reads information from a sheet with an RFID tag and a server that manages the image processing apparatus,
The image processing apparatus includes: a first reading unit that reads an image from a sheet of the RFID-tagged sheet; a second reading unit that reads a job content including a plurality of processing blocks from the RFID tag of the RFID-tagged sheet; Job execution means for executing the job content read by the second reading unit on the image read by the first reading unit and storing or updating data relating to the job content in the server; The job execution means includes an instruction management unit having a memory storing a program for processing while confirming a flow execution state for each execution of one of the plurality of processing blocks; It is determined whether there is a processing block to be executed among the plurality of processing blocks according to the program, and there is If it is determined, and a CPU for executing the processing specified in the processing block,
The image processing system, wherein the server includes a storage unit that stores data relating to the job content.

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