Image processing system

Abstract

In this invention, a function is added to a digital copying machine or a function of the digital copying machine is changed from a remote terminal by using a window image displayed on an operation unit of the digital copying machine. This allows an operator of the remote terminal to check the arrangement and shapes of actual operation buttons by which functions are displayed on the operation unit. It is possible to avoid choosing a wrong icon for assigning or changing a function and present changes of functions readily understandable by an operator.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A digital copying machine comprising: 
 a display section for displaying icons indicating current operating status and functions;    an operation panel including the display section, a copy number setting button and a copy start button;    an operational management control section for producing window information representing a window displayed on the display section; and    a transmission section for transmitting the window information produced by the operational management controller.    
     
     
         2 . A digital copying machine according to  claim 1 , wherein the display section includes a touch panel  
     
     
         3 . A digital copying machine according to  claim 1 , wherein the operation panel includes a network button which enables a network function.  
     
     
         4 . A digital copying machine according to  claim 3 , wherein private printing is enabled when the network button is ON.  
     
     
         5 . A digital copying machine according to  claim 3 , wherein private scanning is enabled when the network button is ON.  
     
     
         6 . A digital copying machine according to  claim 3 , wherein common scanning is enabled when the network button is ON.  
     
     
         7 . A digital copying machine according to  claim 3 , wherein the network button is located outside the display section.