JP7424083B2 - Systems, programs, and information processing equipment - Google Patents

Description

The technical field disclosed herein relates to a system, a program, and an information processing device that output address book data that stores information indicating addresses.

2. Description of the Related Art There is a known technique for using data stored in a device with a communication function in another device. For example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, a technique is disclosed in which device setting information to be transmitted is selected in a predetermined device and the selected device setting information is transmitted from the predetermined device to another device. ing.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2006-33459

A device having a communication function can store a plurality of pieces of address information indicating destinations, such as telephone numbers and e-mail addresses, and further has address book data containing address information. This address book data has several data formats. This is inconvenient, for example, when you replace your device with another device whose address book data has a different data format and use the address information that was used on the old device on the new device.

This specification is a program that outputs address book data that can be used in a device having a communication function, and discloses a technique that increases the versatility of address information.

A system made for the purpose of solving the above problems includes an information processing device that executes processing according to a first program, a first type device, and a second type device different from the first type device. The second type device stores address information indicating an address and is capable of transmitting data using the address information, and the information processing device processes the first program. By executing the step, address book data including the address information stored in the second type device is acquired by a second procedure different from the first procedure, and the address book data includes a plurality of the address information. The data format of the acquired address book data is a second format different from the first format, and further, the information processing apparatus , generate address book data of the first format including the acquired address information using the acquired address book data of the second format, output the generated address book data of the first format, and generate the address book data of the acquired address information. is the address information included in the acquired address book data in the second format, and the first type device processes the address book data in the first format output by the information processing device in the first step. The method is characterized in that it is possible to import the obtained address information included in the received address book data of the first format, and to perform data transmission using the imported obtained address information.

In the system having the above configuration, the first program installed in the information processing device acquires second format address book data including address information received from the second type device. Then, the first program generates address book data in the first format from the acquired address book data in the second format, that is, converts the data format of the address book data containing the address information acquired from the second type device into a second format. format to the first format and output. This makes it possible to import the address information included in the address book data of the first format into the first type device, and the first type device does not support the data format supported by the second type device. Also, the address information used in the second type device can also be used in the first type device. As a result, the versatility of the address information of the second type device increases.

A control method, system, information processing device, and computer-readable storage medium storing the program for realizing the functions of the program are also new and useful.

According to the technology disclosed in this specification, a program that outputs address book data that can be used in a device having a communication function, and a technology that increases the versatility of address information is realized.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a system according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an address book migration procedure. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a control procedure for generation processing. It is a figure which shows an example of a settings edit screen. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a startup screen. It is a figure which shows an example of an address selection screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a rewriting notification screen. It is a figure showing an example of a web page display screen.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments embodying a program and an information processing apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this embodiment, the present invention is applied to a system 5 that includes a personal computer (hereinafter referred to as "PC") 1, a first multifunction device 2, and a second multifunction device 3 that is different in type from the first multifunction device 2. It was applied. The "type" is, for example, a model or model. PC1 is an example of an "information processing device." The first multifunction device 2 is an example of a "first type device." The second multifunction device 3 is an example of a "second type device."

The configuration of the system 5 of this embodiment will be explained. In the system 5, as shown in the block diagram of FIG. 1, a PC 1 is communicably connected to a first multifunction device 2 and a second multifunction device 3. The first multifunction device 2 and the second multifunction device 3 are devices each having multiple functions such as a print function, a scan function, a FAX transmission function, and a FAX reception function. The FAX transmission function and the FAX reception function may be executed in response to an instruction input via the operation panel, in response to an instruction received from the PC 1, or in response to both. It's okay. The FAX sending function and the FAX receiving function may use a telephone line or an Internet line.

A multifunction device with a communication function, such as the first multifunction device 2 and the second multifunction device 3, has an address information storage area (corresponding to the "first address information storage area 21" in the first multifunction device 2) in its own memory. , in the second multifunction device 3, the "second address information storage area 31" is secured. The maximum number of address information that can be registered for each multifunction device is determined for each model. For example, if the maximum number of registered items is 100, a memory area for 100 items is reserved in advance in the memory of the multifunction peripheral.

The multifunction device has an address information receiving function that receives address book data including address information from an information processing device such as the PC 1. Address information is information indicating an address, such as a telephone number or an e-mail address. Address book data is a data group that can include a plurality of pieces of address information. Further, the multifunction device has an import function that stores address information included in address book data received from the information processing device in an address information storage area. The address information stored in the address information storage area may be all of the address information included in the received address book data, or may be a part of the address information. When the address information is stored in the address information storage area, the multifunction device becomes able to execute data transmission using the address information.

Note that, in the following explanation, the multifunction device receives address information from the information processing device, regardless of whether it is all of the address information received from the information processing device or a part of the address information received from the information processing device. "Receive address information." In addition, the following describes how the multifunction device writes the received address information to the address information storage area for data transmission, regardless of whether it is all of the address information received from the information processing device or a part of the received address information. In the description, it says "import".

The multifunction device also has an address information transmission function that transmits address information stored in the address information storage area to an information processing device such as the PC 1. The information processing device has an export function that generates and outputs address book data including address information received from the multifunction peripheral. The address information included in the generated address book data may be all of the address information stored in the address information storage area, or may be a part of the address information. When the information processing device receives the address information transmitted from the multifunction device, it becomes possible to edit the address information or import it into a device such as another multifunction device.

Note that regardless of whether the multifunction device sends address information to the information processing device (regardless of whether it is all or part of the address information stored in the address information storage area), it is referred to as "the multifunction device sends address information to the information processing device." "Send". In addition, in the following explanation, outputting address book data that includes address information stored in the multifunction device, regardless of whether it is all of the address information received from the multifunction device or a part of the address information received from the multifunction device, is referred to as “ "Export".

The multifunction peripheral associates address information with a registration number for identifying the address information and stores it in an address information storage area. Only one piece of address information may be associated with one registration number, or a plurality of pieces of address information may be associated with one registration number. Further, in addition to the address information, the multifunction device may store destination information indicating a name or name in association with the registration number. The manner in which the registration number is stored differs depending on the model of the multifunction device.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the second multifunction device 3 has a 2TEL function that allows one registration number to be associated with two telephone numbers. This 2TEL function is executed by a function execution unit 25 that executes various functions. On the other hand, the first multifunction device 2 can store only one address information in association with one registration number using the function execution unit 35 that executes various functions, and can store only one address information in association with one registration number. Impossible to associate numbers. In other words, the first multifunction device 2 does not have the 2TEL function.

The multifunction peripheral has at least one of a hardware button with a mechanical mechanism and a software button displayed on a liquid crystal screen, and has a speed dial function. In such a multifunction peripheral, address information is associated with an abbreviated number for a hardware button or an abbreviated number for a software button, and is stored in an address information storage area. The abbreviated number for hardware is an example of "hardware button identification information." The abbreviated number for software is an example of a "software button abbreviated number." Note that the abbreviated number may be the same for the hardware button and the software button. The aspect of the speed dial function also differs depending on the model of the multifunction device.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the first multifunction device 2 does not have any hardware buttons, but uses the function execution unit 25 to execute the speed dial function using only software buttons. Note that the first multifunction device 2 is equipped with 200 software buttons. The number of hardware buttons "0" in the first multifunction device 2 is an example of "N", and the number of software buttons "200" is an example of "a predetermined number". On the other hand, the second multifunction device 3 uses the function execution unit 35 to execute a speed dial function using a hardware button and a software button. The second multifunction device 3 includes 10 hardware buttons and 100 software buttons.

Further, the multifunction peripheral may have a group function that broadcasts data to a plurality of address information registered in the group according to the selection of the group. In such a multifunction peripheral, group identification information for identifying a group may be stored in an address information storage area in association with a plurality of pieces of address information. The presence or absence of the group function also differs depending on the model of the multifunction device. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, both the first multifunction device 2 and the second multifunction device 3 have a group function, and use the function execution units 25 and 35 to execute the group function.

By the way, the data format when importing or exporting address information differs depending on the model of the multifunction device. For example, the first multifunction device 2 is equipped with an EWS (Embedded Web Server) 23, and uses the EWS 23 to import address information. EWS 23 is an example of an "embedded web server." Therefore, the first multifunction device 2 supports the XML (Extensible Markup Language) format. On the other hand, the second multifunction device 3 does not have the EWS built in, and exports address information using a manufacturer's original program. Therefore, the second multifunction device 3 supports a manufacturer's original data format (hereinafter also referred to as "manufacturer's original format") other than XML.

The PC 1 includes a control board 10 including a CPU 11, a ROM 12, a RAM 13, and a nonvolatile memory 14. Further, the PC 1 includes a display section 15, an operation section 16, and a communication interface (hereinafter referred to as "communication IF") 17, which are electrically connected to the control board 10. The CPU 11 is an example of a "computer". The communication IF 17 is an example of a "communication interface." The display unit 15 is, for example, a liquid crystal display. The operation unit 16 is, for example, a keyboard or a mouse. Note that the display unit 15 and the operation unit 16 may be a single user interface such as a touch panel. The PC 1 is communicably connected to the first multifunction device 2 and the second multifunction device 3 via a communication IF 17.

The ROM 12 stores a startup program for starting the PC 1 and the like. The RAM 13 is used as a work area when various processes are executed or as a storage area for temporarily storing data. The nonvolatile memory 14 is, for example, an HDD or a flash memory, and is used as an area for storing various programs such as an operating system (OS), data such as facsimile data, and various settings.

The ROM 12, RAM 13, nonvolatile memory 14, and buffers included in the computer are all examples of memory. An example of these memories may be computer readable storage media. A computer readable storage medium is a non-transitory medium. In addition to the above-mentioned examples, non-transitory media also include recording media such as CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs. Furthermore, non-transitory media are also tangible media. On the other hand, electrical signals that carry programs downloaded from servers on the Internet are a type of computer-readable signal medium, but non-transitory computer-readable storage Not included in media.

A first device driver 41 that controls the first multifunction device 2 and a device driver 42 that controls the second multifunction device 3 are stored in the nonvolatile memory 14 . Further, the nonvolatile memory 14 stores a settings application 43, a conversion application 44, and a browser 45. The conversion application 44 is an example of a "first program" or "program." The settings application 43 is an example of a "second program."

The settings application 43 is a program for editing the internal settings of the multifunction device using the PC 1. The setting application 43, for example, acquires address information stored in the second address information storage area 31 from the second multifunction device 3, and accepts editing of the address information. Further, the setting application 43 generates and outputs a second address book data file AF2 of address book data including the received address information in the manufacturer's original format.

The conversion application 44 is a program that converts the data format of data sent and received between devices. For example, the conversion application 44 inputs the second address book data file AF2 in the manufacturer's original format compatible with the second multifunction device 3, and converts the first multifunction device based on the address information included in the second address book data file AF2. 2, a corresponding first address book data file AF1 in XML format is generated and output.

The browser 45 is a program that displays web pages provided by a web server. For example, the browser 45 causes the EWS 23 to receive address information via a page provided from the EWS 23 incorporated in the first multifunction device 2, and stores the received address information in the first address information storage of the first multifunction device 2. It is stored in area 21. The browser 45 outputs address book data including address information in an XML format supported by the first multifunction device 2 via a web page provided by the EWS 23.

Next, a procedure for transferring the address information stored in the second multifunction device 3 to the first multifunction device 2 will be described. For example, when replacing the second multifunction device 3 that you have been using for a while with a new first multifunction device 2, you may want to transfer the address information stored in the old second multifunction device 3 to the new first multifunction device 2. be. The operation of the PC 1 during this transition will be described below with reference to the block diagram of FIG. 2.

Note that in FIG. 2, the setting application 43, conversion application 44, and browser 45 are executed by the CPU 11 of the PC 1. In the following explanation, the process of determining whether information A indicates matter B by the CPU 11 will be conceptually defined as "determining whether information A is matter B or not." May be stated. The process of determining whether information A indicates matter B or matter C by the CPU 11 is referred to as "determining whether information A is matter B or matter C." It may be described conceptually as follows.

When transferring the address information of the second multifunction device 3 to the first multifunction device 2, the PC 1 first uses the setting application 43 to read the address information from the second multifunction device 3 to the PC 1, and reads the address information from the address book in the manufacturer's original format. Export your data.

Specifically, first, the setting application 43 built into the PC 1 receives a designation of a multifunction device after being activated (S11). The setting application 43 receives the address information from the second multifunction device 3 by accepting the designation of the second multifunction device 3 (S13).

That is, when the PC 1 starts the settings application 43 and specifies the second multifunction device 3, the settings application 43 displays, for example, a settings editing screen D1 shown in FIG. 4 using the display unit 15. On the settings editing screen D1, a list of setting items for the second multifunction device 3 is displayed in an item display field DA11. When the "address book" item is selected from the list of setting items using the operation unit 16, the setting application 43 requests the second multifunction device 3 to send address information. The setting application 43 receives address information transmitted from the second multifunction device 3 using the communication IF 17. At this time, the setting application 43 also receives the registration number, abbreviated number, and group identification information associated with the address information in the second address information storage area 31 together with the address information. In the following description, address information, registration number, abbreviated number, and group identification information are collectively referred to as "address information, etc." Note that the settings application 43 displays the received address information in the list display field SA11 so that the user can confirm it.

Then, the PC 1 determines whether or not it has received an export instruction to execute the export (S15). The settings editing screen D1 is provided with an export button A11 for instructing execution of export. The setting application 43 waits until the export instruction is operated (S15: NO).

On the other hand, when the user operates the export button A11 using the operation unit 16, the setting application 43 determines that the export instruction has been accepted (S15: YES), and generates the second address book data file AF2 in the manufacturer's original format. and outputs it (S17). That is, the setting application 43 converts the address book data including the address information displayed in the list display field SA11, that is, the address information acquired from the second multifunction device 3 in S13, into the second address book data in the manufacturer's original format. The file AF2 is saved in the nonvolatile memory 14. As a result, the address information of the second multifunction device 3 is stored in the PC1.

Note that the setting application 43 can edit the address information displayed in the list display field SA11 using the operation unit 16 before operating the export button A11. In this case, the address book data of the second address book data file AF2 includes the edited address information. In other words, the address book data of the second address book data file AF2 may include all of the address information, etc. that the setting application 43 received from the second multifunction device 3 in S13, or may include only part of the address information, etc. There is also. Additionally, when new address information is added to the list display field SA11, the address book data in the second address book data file AF2 is address information that is not included in the address information that the setting application 43 received from the second multifunction device 3 in S13. including.

The first multifunction device 2 imports address information using the EWS 23. Therefore, address information included in address book data in a data format other than XML format cannot be imported. In other words, address information contained in address book data in the manufacturer's original format cannot be imported. Therefore, the PC 1 uses the conversion application 44 to output the first address book data file AF1 in XML format, which is generated using the address book data of the second address book data file AF2.

Specifically, when the PC 1 receives an instruction to start the conversion application 44 from the user, the conversion application 44 displays, for example, a startup screen D2 shown in FIG. 5 using the display unit 15 (S41). Then, the conversion application 44 determines whether the conversion instruction has been accepted (S43).

That is, as shown in FIG. 5, a file specification field SA21, check boxes C21 and C22, a model name selection field SA22, and a conversion button A21 are displayed on the startup screen D2. The file specification field SA21 is a field that accepts the designation of a file to be converted. Check boxes C21 and C22 are columns for selecting processing when the file to be converted has an item that cannot be supported by the data migration destination device. The model name selection field SA22 is a field for selecting the model name to which data is to be migrated. The conversion button A21 is a button for instructing execution of data format conversion.

The conversion application 44 waits until the conversion button A21 is operated (S43: NO). The user uses the operation unit 16 to input the file name of the second address book data file AF2 generated by the settings application 43 into the file specification field SA21, and selects the model name list displayed in the model name selection field SA22. When the user operates the conversion button A21 with the model name of the first multifunction device 2 selected from among them, the conversion application 44 determines that the conversion instruction has been accepted (S43: YES).

The conversion application 44 that has determined that the conversion instruction has been received acquires the second address book data file AF2 (S45). That is, the conversion application 44 reads the second address book data file AF2 in the manufacturer's original format, which includes address information stored in the second multifunction device 3, from the nonvolatile memory 14 and stores it in the RAM 13.

The process of S45 is an example of "acquisition process." The processing of S11 to S17 and S45 is an example of the "second procedure". The address information included in the second address book data file AF2 acquired in S45 is an example of "acquired address information." The manufacturer's original format is an example of a "second format." The address book data of the second address book data file AF2 is an example of "second format address book data."

The conversion application 44 that has acquired the second address book data file AF2 executes a generation process (S47). In the generation process, address information included in the address book data of the second address book data file AF2 acquired in S45 is extracted, and a first address book data file AF1 in XML format containing the extracted address information is generated. The process in S47 is an example of "generation process." The XML format is an example of the "first format." Address book data including address information in the first address book data file AF1 is an example of "first format address book data."

Since the first multifunction device 2 and the second multifunction device 3 are different models, the address book data in the second address book data file AF2 includes information that is not supported by the first multifunction device 2 as the migration destination. Therefore, in the generation process, it is necessary to take unsupported information into consideration when converting the address book data. Details of the generation process will be explained with reference to FIG. 3. The conversion application 44 determines whether there is a vacant number (S101). For example, the conversion application 44 checks from the format of the second address book data file AF2 whether there is even one registration number that is not associated with a telephone number. If there is no vacant number, the conversion application 44 determines that there is no vacant number (S101: NO), and proceeds to S107, which will be described later.

On the other hand, if there is even one number, the conversion application 44 determines that there is a vacant number (S101: YES), and determines whether there is a setting to close the vacant number (S103). For example, the start-up screen D2 shown in FIG. 5 is provided with a check box C22 that allows the user to select whether or not to fill in the vacant number when there is a vacant number in the file to be converted. This is to confirm with the user whether or not to allow the shift, since if the vacant numbers are closed, the registration number will shift before and after the migration. If the conversion button A21 is operated with the check box C22 unchecked, the conversion application 44 determines that there is no setting to fill in empty numbers as shown in FIG. 3 (S103: NO), and proceeds to S107. .

On the other hand, if the conversion button A21 is operated with the checkbox C22 checked, the conversion application 44 determines that there is a setting to fill in empty numbers as shown in FIG. 3 (S103: YES). In this case, the conversion application 44 fills in the available numbers (S105), and then proceeds to S107. That is, the conversion application 44 fills in empty numbers, allocates a new registration number, and associates address information with the new registration number. For example, registration number "1" is associated with address information "111," registration number "2" is an empty number that is not associated with address information, and registration number "3" is associated with address information "333." Suppose there is. In this case, the address information "333" of the registration number "3" is associated with the registration number "2". Note that the registration number "3" has the address information "333" erased and is associated with the address information of the registration number "4".

In S107, the conversion application 44 determines whether there is an incompatible item. In other words, the conversion application 44 acquires the corresponding item in the first multifunction device 2 of the migration destination, and causes the first multifunction device 2 of the migration destination to correspond to the data in the second address book data file AF2 obtained in S45. Determine whether there are any items that should not be done. The items corresponding to the first multifunction device 2 as the migration destination may be acquired from the server or from the first multifunction device 2, or may be stored in the conversion application 44 in advance.

If it is determined that there is no incompatible item (S107: NO), the conversion application 44 generates the first address book data file AF1 in XML format based on the second address book data file AF2 acquired in S45 ( S137), the process proceeds to S49 in FIG. That is, the conversion application 44 converts the data format of the second address book data file AF2 from the manufacturer's original format to the XML format. In this way, if there is no empty number, or if the empty number is not filled in and there is no non-corresponding item, the address book data of the first address book data file AF1 generated in S137 will be changed to the second address book data file AF1. It holds the association between the address information stored in the address book data file AF2 and the registration number.

On the other hand, if it is determined that there is an incompatible item (S107: YES), the conversion application 44 analyzes the second address book data file AF2 (S109).

Based on the result of the analysis in S109, the conversion application 44 determines whether the second address book data file AF2 to be converted has registered a plurality of address information in association with one registration number (S111). For example, the conversion application 44 checks from the format of the second address book data file AF2 whether there is even one telephone number registered with the same registration number. If there is no such file, the conversion application 44 determines that the file to be converted is not registered with multiple address information associated with one registration number (S111: NO), and proceeds to S117, which will be described later.

On the other hand, if there is even one, the conversion application 44 determines that the file to be converted is registered in association with one registration number and a plurality of address information (S111: YES). For example, the second multifunction device 3 has a 2TEL function, and the first multifunction device 2 does not have a 2TEL function. In this case, in the format of the second address book data file AF2, for example, if two telephone numbers "101" and "1010" are associated with the registration number "10", the conversion application 44 will convert the file to be converted. It is determined that multiple pieces of address information are registered in association with one registration number.

In this case, the conversion application 44 determines whether there is a division setting (S113). For example, in the startup screen D2 shown in FIG. 5, if the file to be converted includes data that stores two telephone numbers in association with one registration number, the screen D2 displays a message indicating whether or not to split the two telephone numbers. A check box C21 is provided for the user to select. This is to confirm with the user whether or not to allow the shift, since there is a possibility that the registration number will shift before and after the migration if the phone number is divided. If the conversion button A21 is operated with the check box C21 unchecked, the conversion application 44 determines that the division setting is not made (S113: NO), as shown in FIG. 3, and proceeds to S117.

On the other hand, if the conversion button A21 is operated with the checkbox C21 checked, the conversion application 44 determines that division is set as shown in FIG. 3 (S113: YES). In this case, the conversion application 44 divides the record (S115) and then proceeds to S117. That is, the conversion application 44 divides a record in which two pieces of address information are registered for one registration number into a record containing the first telephone number and a record containing the second telephone number. Then, different registration numbers are assigned to the divided records. That is, different registration numbers are assigned to each of the two telephone numbers, and one registration number is associated with one telephone number.

In this case, for example, one record is assigned the original registration number, and the other record is assigned the next registration number after the original registration number. For example, in the second address book data file AF2, if two telephone numbers "101" and "1010" are registered to the registration number "10", the first telephone number "101" is set as the registration number "10". , the second registration number "1010" is set as the registration number "11". Note that if another phone number is already associated with the next registration number (for example, registration number "11"), the registration number of the other phone number can be changed to the next registration number (for example, registration number "12"). Shift. As a result, registration numbers will be assigned consecutively to highly related phone numbers, which is expected to improve usability.

As shown in FIG. 3, in S117, the conversion application 44 determines whether the number of input addresses is greater than the maximum number of output models. For example, if the number of address information in the second address book data file AF2 acquired in S45 is the same as the maximum number of registrations in the first multifunction device 2 of the migration destination, or the address information in the second address book data file AF2 If the number is less than the maximum number of registrations of the first multifunction device 2 as the migration destination (S117: NO), the conversion application 44 proceeds to S125, which will be described later.

On the other hand, if the number of address information in the second address book data file AF2 acquired in S45 is greater than the maximum number of registrations of the first multifunction device 2 as the migration destination (S117: YES), the conversion application 44 The address selection screen D3 shown in FIG. 6 is displayed using the display unit 15 (S119), and it is determined whether it is OK or canceled (S121). For example, on the address selection screen D3 shown in FIG. It is possible to select the address to be transferred to the multifunction device 2. When the user operates the cancel button A32 on the address selection screen D3, the conversion application 44 determines to cancel (S121: Cancel), as shown in FIG. 3, and proceeds to S125.

On the other hand, when the user uses the operation unit 16 to check the checkbox C31 as appropriate and operates the OK button A31 (S121: OK), the conversion application 44 determines OK as shown in FIG. 3 (S121: OK), executes the discard processing (S123), and then proceeds to S125. In the discarding process, address information and related information are left for names etc. whose check box C31 is checked, and address information and their related information are deleted for names etc. whose check box C31 is unchecked. Thereby, address information can be prevented from disappearing against the user's will.

The conversion application 44 that has proceeded to S125 converts the number of hardware buttons (number of abbreviated numbers) stored in the address book data of the second address book data file AF2 to the hardware buttons of the first multifunction device 2 to which the address book data of the second address book data file AF2 is to be migrated. Determine whether the number is greater than the number. The number of hardware buttons to be migrated to may be stored in advance in the conversion application 44, may be obtained by inquiring the first multifunction device 2, or may be obtained from the server.

If the number of hardware buttons stored in the address book data of the second address book data file AF2 is the same as the number of hardware buttons of the first multifunction device 2, or is greater than the number of hardware buttons of the first multifunction device 2. If there is less (S125: NO), the conversion application 44 proceeds to S129, which will be described later.

On the other hand, if the number of hardware buttons stored in the address book data of the second address book data file AF2 is greater than the number of hardware buttons of the first multifunction device 2 (S125: YES), the conversion application 44 , after changing the abbreviated number (S127), the process advances to S129.

For example, the second multifunction device 3 includes ten hardware buttons, but the first multifunction device 2 does not include any hardware buttons. Therefore, if even one hardware button abbreviation number is registered in the second address book data file AF2, the number of hardware buttons stored in the address book data of the second address book data file AF2 will be the same as the number of hardware buttons stored in the first address book data file AF2. The number is greater than the number of hardware buttons on the multifunction device 2. In this case, the conversion application 44 associates the address information associated with the abbreviated number of the hardware button with the abbreviated number of the software button. In this case, if the address information associated with the hardware button in the second address book data file AF2 is associated with the unused abbreviated number of the software button, the software button on the second multifunction device 3 can be The abbreviated number can also be used on the first multifunction device 2, making it easy to use.

For example, if the number of hardware buttons on the destination multifunction device to which address book data is to be transferred from the second multifunction device 3 is 5, which is less than the number of hardware buttons (10) on the second multifunction device 3, If there is, among the address information associated with the abbreviated numbers of the hardware buttons in the second address book data file AF2, up to 5 address information are associated with the abbreviated numbers of the hardware buttons, and the remaining 5 address information are associated with the abbreviated numbers of the hardware buttons. may be stored in association with the abbreviated number of the software button. In this case, if the abbreviated numbers of the hardware buttons before migration are retained, the abbreviated numbers can be used at the destination to operate the hardware buttons, which is convenient.

The conversion application 44 that has proceeded to S129 determines whether or not there is data rewriting. If the conversion application 44 does not execute any of the processes in S105, S115, S123, and S127, it determines that there is no data rewriting (S129: NO), and proceeds to S137, which will be described later.

On the other hand, if the conversion application 44 executes at least one of the processes in S105, S115, S123, and S127, it determines that data is to be rewritten (S129: YES), and uses the display unit 15 to display, for example, 7 is displayed (S131). The process of S131 is an example of "notification process". For example, in the process of S127, if all the abbreviated numbers of hardware buttons in the second address book data file AF2 are rewritten to abbreviated numbers of software buttons, as shown in the rewriting notification screen D4 of FIG. A button list is displayed in the first display field SA41, and a converted button list is displayed in the second display field SA42. Similar notifications are also made when the processes of S105, S115, and S123 are executed.

If the user agrees to the data conversion displayed on the rewrite notification screen D4, the user operates the OK button A41 on the rewrite notification screen D4 using the operation unit 16. In this case, as shown in FIG. 3, the conversion application 44 determines OK in the OK to cancel determination process of S133 (S133: OK), and proceeds to S137. The conversion application 44 that has proceeded to S137 generates the first address book data file AF1 in XML format based on the converted address book data. That is, the conversion application 44 modifies the address book data sent from the second multifunction peripheral 3, and generates the first address book data file AF1 in XML format based on the modified address book data.

On the other hand, if the user does not agree with the data conversion, the user operates the cancel button A42 on the rewrite notification screen D4 using the operation unit 16. In this case, as shown in FIG. 3, the conversion application 44 determines to cancel (S133: Cancel) and converts the address book data to the state before processing S101 to S127, that is, the address when acquired in S45. The address book data is returned to the address book data (S135), and a first address book data file AF1 in XML format is generated based on the returned address book data (S137). That is, the conversion application 44 generates the first address book data file AF1 containing the address information transmitted from the second multifunction device 3 as is in XML format. In this way, the address book data of the first address book data file AF1 generated in S137 associates the address information stored in the second address book data file AF2 with the registration number (abbreviated number, group identification information). Hold.

By retaining the registration number, etc. before and after migration, it is possible to avoid the user having to take time to perform operations due to changing the registration number, etc. when transmitting data using the first multifunction device 2 after address information migration. You can expect it.

The second address book data file AF2 generated in the manufacturer's original format is, for example, a file in which personal address information, group address information, and shortcut button address information are combined into one file. On the other hand, the first address book data file AF1 generated in XML format is a personal XML file containing personal address information and address information for shortcut buttons (hardware buttons, software buttons). It includes a shortcut button XML file and a group XML file that summarizes group address information. The personal XML file, the shortcut button XML file, and the group XML file are stored in the nonvolatile memory 14 so that they can be individually specified.

The conversion application 44 that converted the data format in S137 proceeds to SS49 in FIG. 2 and outputs the first address book data file AF1 generated in the generation process of S47. The process of S49 is an example of "output process". That is, the conversion application 44 saves the first address book data file AF1 generated in the process of FIG. 3 in the nonvolatile memory 14 in XML format. The conversion application 44 ends the process after outputting the first address book data file AF1.

The conversion application 44 converted the address book data including the address information acquired from the second multifunction device 3 from the manufacturer's original format to an XML format compatible with the EWS 23. Therefore, the PC 1 uses the browser 45 and the EWS 23 of the first multifunction device 2 to import the address information included in the first address book data file AF1 to the first multifunction device 2.

That is, when the user starts the browser 45 using the operation unit 16 and inputs the import URL information provided by the EWS 23 built into the first multifunction device 2, the browser 45 imports the information into the EWS 23 of the first multifunction device 2. access (S71). The EWS 23 provides the browser 45 with a web page that accepts designation of address book data to be imported.

The browser 45 uses the display unit 15 to display a web page display screen D5 that displays the web page provided from the EWS 23 (S73). The browser 45 then determines whether the import instruction has been accepted (S75).

That is, as shown in FIG. 8, for example, a plurality of tabs TB51 for selecting settings for the first multifunction peripheral 2 are displayed on the web page display screen D5. When the user selects the "Address Book" tab from the tabs TB51 using the operation unit 16, the browser 45 displays items related to the address book in the item display field DA51.

When the user uses the operation unit 16 to select the "import" item from among the items displayed in the item display field DA51, the browser 45 selects the first designation field ST1, the second designation field ST2, and the third designation field ST1. A file specification section SA51 including a column ST3 is displayed. The first designation field ST1 is a field for designating a personal XML file. The second designation field ST2 is a field for designating an XML file for shortcut buttons. The third designation field ST3 is a field for designating a group XML file.

The user uses the operation unit 16 to change the file names of the personal XML file, the shortcut button XML file, and the group XML file included in the first address book data file AF1 generated in S137 to the first to third file names. When inputting information in each of the specification fields ST1 to ST3 and operating the OK button A51, the browser 45 determines that the import instruction has been accepted, as shown in FIG. 2 (S75: YES). The OK button A51 is an example of an "operator". In this case, the browser 45 outputs the first address book data file AF1 to the first multifunction device 2. That is, the browser 45 reads the XML file specified in the first to third specification fields ST1 to ST3 from the nonvolatile memory 14, and transmits it to the EWS 23 of the first multifunction device 2 using the communication IF 17. Note that if the import instruction is not accepted (S75: NO), the browser 45 ends the process.

When the EWS 23 receives the first address book data file AF1 (personal XML file, shortcut button XML file, and group XML file) output from the browser 45, the EWS 23 transfers the address information, etc. contained therein to the first multifunction device 2. The information is stored in the first address information storage area 21. As a result, the address information and the like of the second multifunction device 3 are imported into the first multifunction device 2, and the first multifunction device 2 can use the address information and the like of the second multifunction device 3 when transmitting data. In addition, in S137 described above, by generating the first address book data file AF1 in the XML format, which is often used as a data format for communication between the browser 45 and the EWS 23, in S77, the browser 45 and the EWS 23 Problems are less likely to occur when importing using . The processing of S71 to S77 is an example of the "first procedure".

For example, the first multifunction device 2 can set a destination using address information stored in the second multifunction device 3 and transmit data. Further, for example, the first multifunction device 2 can specify a group using the group identification information stored in the second multifunction device 3, and can transmit data all at once to address information included in the group. Furthermore, for example, the address information registered as a speed dial destination in the second multifunction device 3 can be registered as a speed dial destination in the first multifunction device 2, and used when transmitting data using the speed dial function. In this case, if the abbreviated numbers are the same before and after the migration, the first multifunction device 2 can also use the abbreviated numbers of the hardware buttons and software buttons stored in the second multifunction device 3.

As described in detail above, in the system 5 of the present embodiment, the conversion application 44 built into the PC 1 converts the second address book data file in the manufacturer's original format, including the address information received from the second multifunction device 3. Get AF2. The conversion application 44 then generates a first address book data file AF1 in XML format from the acquired second address book data file AF2 in the manufacturer's original format, that is, a second address book data file AF1 containing the address information acquired from the second multifunction device 3. The data format of the address book data file AF2 is converted from the manufacturer's original format to the XML format and output. This makes it possible to import the address information included in the first address book data file AF1 in XML format into the first multifunction device 2, and the first multifunction device 2 uses the data format that is compatible with the second multifunction device 3. Even if the address information used by the second multifunction device 3 is not supported, the first multifunction device 2 can also use the address information. As a result, the versatility of the address information of the second multifunction device 3 increases. Therefore, according to the system 5 of this embodiment, the versatility of address information can be increased.

That is, for example, if you replace the second multifunction device 3 that you have been using for a while with the first multifunction device 2, the address book data held by the second multifunction device 3 and the address book data held by the first multifunction device 2 will be changed. The format is different between the manufacturer's original format and the XML format. For this reason, it is inconvenient when the address information used in the second multifunction device 3 that has been used for a long time is used in the new first multifunction device 2. In this case, it may be possible to make the new first multifunction device 2 compatible with the data format (manufacturer's original format) of the old second multifunction device 3; Supporting both formats may confuse users. In addition, the development cost and memory load on the device itself are large.

However, in the above embodiment, when transferring the address information used on the second multifunction device 3 to the first multifunction device 2, the conversion application 44 is used to transfer the address information used on the second multifunction device 3 to the address book containing the address information used on the second multifunction device 3. The data format of the data is converted from a manufacturer's original format that is not supported by the first multifunction device 2 to an XML format that is supported by the first multifunction device 2. Therefore, the second multifunction device 3 or the first multifunction device 2 does not need to support both the manufacturer's original format and the XML format, and user confusion can be avoided. Furthermore, the development cost and memory load of the first multifunction device 2 and the second multifunction device 3 can be suppressed.

Note that this embodiment is merely an example, and does not limit the present invention in any way. Therefore, it goes without saying that various improvements and modifications can be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit thereof. For example, the first type device and the second type device are not limited to multifunction peripherals, but can be applied to any device with a communication function, such as a facsimile machine.

In the acquisition process of S45 in FIG. 2, the setting application 43 may be installed in another information processing device in which the conversion application 44 is not installed, and the second address book data file AF2 may be acquired from the other information processing device. Alternatively, in the acquisition process of S45, the setting application 43 may be installed in the second multifunction device 3, and the second address book data file AF2 may be obtained from the second multifunction device 3. In S45, the PC 1 obtains the second address book data file AF2 exported from the setting application 43 to the PC 1, another information processing device, and the second multifunction device 3, and thereby sends the second address book data file to the first multifunction device 2. Address information contained in the address book data file AF2 can be imported.

In the generation process of S47, for example, if two telephone numbers are associated with one registration number, one registration number may be deleted and the registration number may be retained for the other telephone number. By converting the data format while maintaining the association with the registration number in this way, when the first multifunction device 2 uses address information included in the converted first address book data file AF1, Since the registration number can also be used, the operability of the address book before conversion can be maintained, and the user can reduce the trouble of remembering a new registration number. In particular, this is beneficial when migrating address book data from an old device to a new device.

It is not necessary to omit the processing of S111 to S115 in FIG. 3 and fill in empty numbers. According to this, the registration number can be retained before and after address book data migration. However, by performing the processing in S111 to S115 and filling in empty numbers, for example, if the number of registrations in the first multifunction device 2 is less than the number of registrations in the second multifunction device 3, the second address book data file can be saved before conversion. The possibility of losing address information registered in AF2 can be reduced. The processing in S111 to S115 may be performed even when it is determined in S101 that there are no non-corresponding items. Similar effects can be obtained in this case as well.

The processes of S101 to S133 may be omitted and only the data format conversion of the second address book data file AF2 may be performed. However, if steps S101 to S133 are performed and there is an item in the second address book data file AF2 that does not correspond to the first multifunction device 2, by rewriting the data to correspond to the first multifunction device 2, a conversion error can be avoided. This reduces the possibility of data loss or loss of some information.

The processes of S105 to S109 may be omitted. However, by performing the processing in S105 to S109 and dividing the two telephone numbers registered in the second address book data file AF2 of the second multifunction device 3 into one independent telephone number, a conversion error may occur. This reduces the possibility of losing one's phone number.

The processes of S125 to S127 may be omitted. However, if steps S125 to S127 are performed and there are not enough hardware buttons on the first multifunction device 2 after conversion, replacing the missing hardware buttons with software buttons may cause a conversion error or cause the hardware buttons to be replaced. reduce the possibility of losing address information associated with abbreviated numbers.

The process of S131 may be omitted. However, by performing the process in S131 and notifying the user that the data will be rewritten to correspond to the first multifunction device 2, the user can recognize that the data has been rewritten, and the user's confusion caused by rewriting the data can be reduced.

The setting application 43 can be imported into another multifunction device similar to the second multifunction device 3 using the second address book data file AF2.

Furthermore, in any of the flowcharts disclosed in the embodiments, the execution order of a plurality of processes in any plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed or executed in parallel as long as there is no inconsistency in the processing contents.

Furthermore, the processing disclosed in the embodiments may be executed by a single CPU, multiple CPUs, hardware such as an ASIC, or a combination thereof. Further, the processes disclosed in the embodiments can be realized in various forms such as a recording medium recording a program for executing the processes, or a method.

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A system comprising: an information processing device that executes processing by a first program and processing by a second program ; a first type device; and a second type device different in type from the first type device. ,
The second type device is
It is possible to store address information indicating an address and execute data transmission using the address information,
The information processing device includes:
By executing the process of the first program, address book data including the address information stored in the second type device is acquired by a second procedure different from the first procedure, and the address book data is , is a data group that can include a plurality of the address information, and the data format of the acquired address book data is a second format different from the first format,
Furthermore, the information processing device
By executing the process of the first program, address book data in the first format including acquired address information is generated using the acquired address book data in the second format, and the generated first format the acquired address information is the address information included in the acquired second format address book data;
The first type device is
The information processing device receives the first format address book data output in the first step , and imports the acquired address information included in the received first format address book data. Data transmission using the acquired address information is executable ,
Furthermore, the information processing device
The second method reads the address information stored in the second type device by executing the process of the second program, and exports the address information by executing the process of the second program. acquiring the second format address book data of the second type device according to the procedure;
A system characterized by: The system according to claim 1 ,
The second type device is
It is possible to import the address information included in the second format address book data and perform data transmission using the imported address information;
A system characterized by: The system according to claim 1,
The information processing device includes:
generating address book data in the first format to be imported into the first type device via a browser incorporated in the information processing device using the acquired address book data in the second format;
A system characterized by: The system according to claim 1,
The first type device is
an embedded web server is incorporated, the embedded web server receiving the address book data in the first format, and importing the acquired address information included in the received address book data in the first format;
The information processing device includes:
generating the first format address book data received by the embedded web server using the acquired second format address book data;
A system characterized by: 5. The system according to claim 4 ,
The first type device is
The embedded web server provides a web page that accepts specification of the address book data, and imports the obtained address information included in the first format address book data received from the web page,
The information processing device includes:
The web page is displayed via a browser built into the information processing device, the embedded web server receives input of the address book data in the first format from the web page, and the embedded web server receives input of the address book data in the first format from the web page. generating address book data in a first format using the acquired address book data in the second format;
A system characterized by: 6. The system according to claim 5 ,
The first type device is
providing the web page including an operator that accepts an import instruction;
The information processing device includes:
inputting the address book data in the first format received by the embedded web server by operating the operator included in the web page;
A system characterized by: The system according to any one of claims 4 to 6 ,
The information processing device includes:
generating address book data in the first format that is in XML format using the acquired address book data in the second format;
A system characterized by: A first program executable by a computer of an information processing device,
to the computer;
A second procedure different from the first procedure executes an acquisition process for acquiring address book data including address information stored in a second type device different from the first type device, and the address information is The address book data is a data group that can include a plurality of the address information, and the first type device and the second type device transmit data using the address information. The first program is an executable device, and the first program is capable of causing the computer to output the address book data to be received by the first type device in the first procedure, and is capable of causing the first type device to receive the address book data in the first step. The data format of the address book data to be sent is a first format, and the data format of the address book data acquired in the acquisition process is a second format different from the first format,
Furthermore, the computer
Using the second format address book data acquired in the acquisition process, a generation process is executed to generate the first format address book data including acquired address information, and the acquired address information is not stored in the acquisition process. the address information included in the second format address book data acquired in
Furthermore, the computer
An output process is executed to output the address book data of the first format generated in the generation process, and the address book data of the first format outputted in the output process is the address book of the first format. Data that enables the first type device that has imported the acquired address information included in the data to transmit data using the imported acquired address information ,
In the acquisition process,
By the second procedure of reading the address information stored in the second type device by a second program different from the first program, and exporting the address information by the second program, the second obtaining address book data in the second format output from the seed device;
A program characterized by: The first program according to claim 8 ,
In the acquisition process,
Obtaining the address book data in the second format, which is a data format that allows the second type device to import address information included in the address book data and perform data transmission in the second type device. do,
A program characterized by: The first program according to claim 8 ,
In the generation process,
generating the first format address book data to be imported into the first type device via a browser built into the information processing device using the second format address book data acquired in the acquisition process; do,
A program characterized by: The first program according to claim 8 ,
In the generation process,
The first format address book data that is imported into the first type device by being received by an embedded web server incorporated in the first type device, the second format address book acquired in the acquisition process. Generate using data,
A program characterized by: The first program according to claim 11 ,
In the generation process,
generating address book data in the first format that is in XML format using the address book data in the second format acquired in the acquisition process;
A program characterized by: The first program according to any one of claims 8 to 12 ,
In the generation process,
The address book data is a data group in which a registration number is associated with the address information, and the address book data is of the first format that maintains the association between the address information and the registration number stored in the second format address book data. generate address book data for
A program characterized by: The first program according to any one of claims 8 to 12 ,
In the generation process,
The address book data is a data group in which a registration number is associated with the address information, and when there is an empty number among the registration numbers stored in the second format address book data, the empty number is filled. generating address book data of the first format in which the new registration number and the address information are associated;
A program characterized by: The first program according to any one of claims 8 to 12 ,
In the generation process,
If there is an item in the second format address book data acquired in the acquisition process that is not supported by the first type device, rewriting it with data compatible with the first type device;
A program characterized by: The first program according to claim 15 ,
In the generation process,
The address book data is a data group in which a registration number is associated with the address information, and the second format address book data acquired in the acquisition process has a registration number associated with a plurality of address information. In this case, a different registration number is assigned to each of the plurality of address information, and the address book data of the first format is generated in which one registration number is associated with one address information, and the address book data of the second type is generated. A device can be registered by associating a plurality of address information with one registration number, and the first type device cannot be registered by associating a plurality of address information with one registration number. It is possible,
A program characterized by: The first program according to claim 15 ,
In the generation process,
The address book data can store either hardware button identification information or software button identification information in association with the address information, and the address book data may be stored in the second format acquired in the acquisition process. If more than N pieces of address information are associated with a hardware button in the address book data of The first type of address book data associated with identification information is generated, the second type device has a hardware button, the first type device has the N hardware buttons, and a predetermined number of hardware buttons. There is a software button for
A program characterized by: The first program according to any one of claims 15 to 17 ,
to the computer;
Announcement for notifying information indicating that if there is an item in the second format address book data acquired in the acquisition process that is not supported by the first type device, the data will be rewritten to data compatible with the first type device. execute the process,
A program characterized by: a communication interface;
computer and
An information processing device comprising:
connectable to a first type device via the communication interface, the first type device being a device capable of transmitting data using address information indicating an address;
The computer includes:
A second procedure different from the first procedure executes an acquisition process for acquiring address book data including the address information stored in a second type device different from the first type device, and the address book data is a data group that can include a plurality of the address information, the second type device is a device that can execute data transmission using the address information, and the first type device receives the address information. The data format of the book data is a first format, and the data format of the address book data acquired in the acquisition process is a second format different from the first format,
Furthermore, the computer
Using the second format address book data acquired in the acquisition process, a generation process is executed to generate the first format address book data including acquired address information, and the acquired address information is not included in the acquisition process. The address information included in the second format address book data acquired in
Furthermore, the computer
Execute an output process to output the first format address book data generated in the generation process, and the first format address book data output in the output process is the first format address book data. Data that enables the first type device that has imported the acquired address information included in the data to transmit data using the imported acquired address information ,
In the acquisition process,
By the second procedure of reading the address information stored in the second type device by a second program different from the first program, and exporting the address information by the second program, the second type obtaining address book data in the second format output from the seed device;
An information processing device characterized by:

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