KR100793967B1 - Multifunction device equipped with image recording / reproducing apparatus and image forming apparatus and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A multifunction apparatus having an image recording / reproducing apparatus and an image forming apparatus and a control method thereof are disclosed. The multifunction apparatus records an at least one of an image input from the outside and an image stored in an external recording medium to a first recording medium, and an image recording / reproducing apparatus for reproducing the image stored in the first recording medium, and And a printing mecha unit configured to output at least one of an image input from the outside, an image stored in an external recording medium, and an image stored in the first recording medium. Accordingly, the user's convenience can be increased by easily printing a desired image among the image input from the outside, the image stored in the removable recording medium, and the image stored in the disk, CD, or the like.

Video recording / playback device, image forming device, multifunction device

Description

Multifunction apparatus including image recording / reproducing apparatus and image forming apparatus and control method thereof {Multi function peripheral including image recoding / displaying apparatus and image forming apparatus and control method

1 is a view showing the appearance of a multifunction apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention capable of connecting a removable recording medium; and

2 is a schematic block diagram of a multifunction apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

100: all-in-one 105: memory

110: key input unit 120: deck unit

125: disk 130: processor

135: encoder section 140: decoder section

145: control unit 155: printing machine

The present invention relates to a multifunction apparatus and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a multifunction apparatus capable of recording and reproducing an image and printing an image and a control method thereof.

Multi Function Peripheral (MFP) refers to a device in which two or more devices that perform different functions and operate independently of each other are integrated into one. Examples of the multifunction device include a mobile phone / digital camera multifunction device, a digital camera / digital camcorder multifunction device, and a printer / scanner / fax / copier multifunction device. In recent years, the types of the multifunction devices have become very diverse.

In general, a multifunction device is integrated when two or more devices perform functions useful to each other or perform similar functions and complementary functions. For example, a mobile phone / digital camera multifunction device is a multifunction device integrated by a useful function, and a digital camera / digital camcorder multifunction device is integrated by a similar function called image capturing.

However, in the conventional multifunction apparatus, there is no multifunction apparatus integrating an image recording / reproducing apparatus which is a device which performs a function of recording / reproducing an image, and an image forming apparatus which performs a function of printing an image. An image recording / reproducing apparatus is a device for recording an image input from an external device, an image stored in a connectable recording medium, on a recording medium provided by the device, and reproducing an image stored in the recording medium provided by the device. Examples of the video recording / reproducing apparatus include a video cassette recorder (VCR), a digital versatile disk (DVD) player, and a compact disk (CD) player. The image forming apparatus is a device for printing an image input from the outside and an image stored in a connectable recording medium. Examples of the image forming apparatus include printers, copiers, fax machines, and multifunction machines.

Conventionally, when an image is to be printed, a media device such as a host device is required, or a recording medium or an apparatus in which an image to be printed is stored has to be directly connected to the image forming apparatus.

Therefore, not only the troublesomeness of the user is increased, but also a problem may occur that the time required for printing is increased.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a multi-function device having an image recording / reproducing apparatus and an image forming apparatus capable of recording / reproducing and printing an image by integrating an image recording / reproducing apparatus and an image forming apparatus into one, and a control method thereof. In providing.

The multifunction apparatus according to the present invention for achieving the above object, at least one of an image input from the outside, and the image stored in the external recording medium is recorded on the first recording medium, and stored in the first recording medium An image recording / reproducing apparatus for reproducing an image, and a printing mecha unit for outputting at least one of an image input from the outside, an image stored on the external recording medium, and an image stored on the first recording medium. .

The external recording medium is a removable recording medium, and may be at least one of a hard disk drive, a RAM card, a flash memory card, and a memory stick. The first recording medium may include a disk, a RW disk, a CD, and a video tape. At least one of them is preferable.

The video recording / reproducing apparatus and the external recording medium are connected to any one of an ATA interface method and a USB interface method, and the video recording / reproducing device and the printing mechanism are connected to the USB interface method and the IEEE1394 interface method. It is preferred to be connected in either way.

On the other hand, in the control method of the multifunction apparatus of the present invention, at least one of an image input from the outside and an image stored in the external recording medium is recorded on the first recording medium, and the image stored in the first recording medium is recorded. And reproducing at least one of an image input from the outside, an image stored in the external recording medium, and an image stored in the first recording medium.

The external recording medium is a removable recording medium, and may be at least one of a hard disk drive, a RAM card, a flash memory card, and a memory stick. The first recording medium may include a disk, a RW disk, a CD, and a video tape. At least one of them is preferable.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings will be described in detail the present invention.

1 is a view showing the external appearance of the multifunction apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention capable of connecting a removable recording medium. Referring to FIG. 1, the multifunction apparatus includes an image recording / reproducing apparatus 100 and an image forming apparatus 150, and may be connected to the removable recording medium 10.

The removable recording medium 10 may be connected to the image recording / reproducing apparatus 100, and stores an image to be recorded and an image to be printed. Examples of the removable recording medium 10 include a hard disk drive, a RAM card, a flash memory card, a memory stick, and the like, and a camcorder, a digital camera, and a digital camera equipped with the above removable recording medium 10. A communication terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), and the like can also be connected to the video recording / reproducing apparatus 100. The above-described devices including the video recording / reproducing apparatus 100 and the removable recording medium 10, and the video recording / reproducing apparatus 100 and the removable recording medium 10 include an Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) interface method and a USB ( Universal Serial Bus) It is possible to be connected in any one of the interface method.

Examples of the video recording / playback apparatus 100 include a VCR, a DVD playback apparatus, a CD playback apparatus, and the like, and the recording media that can be provided in the self according to the video recording / playback apparatus 100 include a video tape, a disk, a RW ( Rewritable) discs and CDs. The image recording / reproducing apparatus 100 may record an image stored in the removable recording medium 10 on a recording medium that can be provided therein. In addition, the image recording / reproducing apparatus 100 may be connected to a TV or a PC, and may receive and record an image from a TV or a PC. In addition, the image recording / reproducing apparatus 100 may reproduce and display an image recorded on a recording medium provided therein.

Examples of the image forming apparatus 150 include a printer, a photo printer, and the like, an image stored in the removable recording medium 10 connectable to the image recording / reproducing apparatus 100, an image input from a TV or a PC, and It is possible to print an image stored in a recording medium that can be provided in the image recording / reproducing apparatus 100 itself. The image recording / reproducing apparatus 100 and the image forming apparatus 150 may be connected by any one of a USB interface method and an IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) 1394 interface method.

Hereinafter, the removable recording medium 10 connectable to the image recording / reproducing apparatus 100 is referred to as an 'external recording medium', and the recording medium which can be provided in the image recording / reproducing apparatus 100 itself is referred to as a 'first recording medium'. do.

2 is a schematic block diagram of a multifunction apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the multifunction apparatus includes an image recording / reproducing apparatus 100 and a printing mechanism unit 155. The video recording / reproducing apparatus 100 includes a memory 105, a key input unit 110, a deck unit 120, a processor 130, an encoder unit 135, a decoder unit 140, and a controller 145. do.

The memory 105 stores a control program for controlling the overall operations of the image recording / reproducing apparatus 100 and the image forming apparatus 150. The memory 105 temporarily stores the image to be selected by the user before printing.

The key input unit 110 is provided for input of an external command of a user, and includes a selection key for selecting an image recording mode, an image reproduction mode, and a printing mode. In addition, the key input unit 110 includes up, down, left, and right moving keys for selecting an image to be printed from an image input from the outside, an image stored in the external recording medium, and an image stored in the first recording medium, and a selection key. do.

The deck unit 120 is a component to which the first recording medium is mounted. When the image recording mode is selected according to the user's mode selection using the key input unit 110, an image input from the outside and an image stored in the external recording medium. Any one of these is recorded on the first recording medium. Alternatively, when the image playback mode is selected, the deck unit 120 reads out and displays an image stored in the mounted first recording medium. As an example of the first recording medium, the disc 125 may record one of an image input from the outside by the deck unit 120 and an image stored in the external recording medium.

When the external recording medium is connected, the processor 130 reads an image stored in the connected external recording medium. When the user enters the image recording mode using the key input unit 110, the processor 130 processes the read image of the external recording medium in a form that can be stored in the first recording medium. When the user enters the print mode using the key input unit 110 and selects to print the image stored in the external recording medium, the processor 130 processes the read image of the external recording medium in a printable form.

When an image is input from the outside, the encoder unit 135 encodes the input image according to a variable coding rate. At this time, the encoder unit 135 compresses the input image in a compression format such as MPEG (Motion Pictures Experts Group) when the input image is analog, and leaves the input image itself when the input image is digital.

The decoder 140 decodes the video stored in the first recording medium so that the user can select the video playback mode using the key input unit 110 to decode the decoded A (Audio) / V (Vedio) signal. Output

The controller 145 controls the overall operations of the image recording / reproducing apparatus 100 and the image forming apparatus 150 according to a control program stored in the memory 105. When the user selects the image recording mode using the key input unit 110 and selects the image stored in the external recording medium, the controller 145 controls the processor 130 to read the image stored in the external recording medium. The deck unit 120 is controlled and stored in the first recording medium. When the user selects an image recording mode using the key input unit 110 and selects an image input from the outside, the controller 145 controls the encoder unit 135 to code an image input from the outside and the deck unit 120. Control to store in the first recording medium.

When the user selects an image reproduction mode using the key input unit 110, the control unit 145 controls the deck unit 120 to read an image stored in the first recording medium, and reads the decoder unit 140. Control to decode and display the read image.

The printing mechanism 155 is provided in the image forming apparatus 150 to perform a printing operation. The all-in-one has a large volume of products due to the relationship between multiple devices in one case. Therefore, minimizing its volume is an important issue in developing a multifunction device. Thus, the multifunction apparatus may not include the entire body of the image forming apparatus 150 in order to reduce the volume, and may include only the printing mechanism 155 necessary for performing the printing operation.

When the user selects the print mode using the key input unit 110, the printing mechanism unit 155 processes the image input under the control of the controller 145 in a printable form to perform a print operation. Specifically, when the user selects the print mode using the key input unit 110 and selects the image stored in the external recording medium, the controller 145 controls the processor 130 to display the image stored in the external recording medium. It processes the printable form and controls the printing machine 155 to print the processed image on the printing paper. When the user selects a print mode using the key input unit 110 and selects an image input from the outside, the controller 145 controls the encoder unit 135 so as not to encode the input image and prints the printing machine unit ( 155) to print on the printing paper. Alternatively, when the user selects a print mode using the key input unit 110 and selects an image stored in the first recording medium, the controller 145 controls the deck unit 120 to store the first recording medium. The image is read, and the read image is controlled on the printing machine 155 to be printed on printing paper.

As described above, according to the present invention, the user can conveniently print a desired image among images input from the outside, images stored on a removable recording medium, and images stored on a disc, a CD, or the like, thereby providing convenience for the user. Is increased.

In addition, although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been shown and described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, but the technical field to which the invention belongs without departing from the spirit of the invention claimed in the claims. Of course, various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art, and these modifications should not be understood from the technical spirit or the prospect of the present invention.

Claims (5)

A first recording medium and a controller, and recording at least one of an image input from the outside under the control of the controller, and an image stored in the external recording medium on the first recording medium, and recording the first recording medium. An image recording / reproducing apparatus for reproducing an image stored in the apparatus; And And a printing mechanism unit for outputting at least one of an image input from the outside under the control of the controller, an image stored in the external recording medium, and an image stored in the first recording medium. Multifunction machine characterized by the above-mentioned. The method of claim 1, The external recording medium is a removable recording medium, and may be at least one of a hard disk drive, a RAM card, a flash memory card, and a memory stick. And the first recording medium is at least one of a disc, a rewritable disc, a CD, and a video tape. The method of claim 1, The video recording / reproducing apparatus and the external recording medium are connected by any one of an ATA interface method and a USB interface method. And the image recording / reproducing apparatus and the printing mechanism are connected by any one of a USB interface method and an IEEE1394 interface method. In the control method of a multifunction apparatus comprising an image recording / reproducing apparatus and a printing mechanism in one set, Recording at least one of an image input from an external source and an image stored in an external recording medium on a first recording medium provided in the image recording / reproducing apparatus, and reproducing the image stored in the first recording medium ; And And outputting at least one of an image input from the outside, an image stored in the external recording medium, and an image stored in the first recording medium through the printing mechanism. Control method. The method of claim 4, wherein The external recording medium is a removable recording medium, and may be at least one of a hard disk drive, a RAM card, a flash memory card, and a memory stick. And the first recording medium is at least one of a disc, a rewritable disc, a CD, and a video tape.

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