Input data processing device, data processing method and computer program product excellent in graphical user interface function and versatility

摘要

An input data processing device adaptable flexibly to any change of an input screen includes a display unit displaying structural drawing data showing a plurality of input regions representing a range of acceptable inputs of designation, the designation being made for controlling an image forming apparatus, and further includes a memory unit storing bit map data which corresponds to the structural drawing data and includes data corresponding to respective positions of the input regions to which different values are assigned respectively, a position detecting portion for detecting a position designated on the display unit on which the structural drawing data is displayed, and a data output portion outputting, according to the bit map data, a value corresponding to the designated position detected by the position detecting portion.