JP2002082892A - Portable terminal for final decision, final decision server, communication server and final decision method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a person to make the final decision to make the final decision by confirming the detailed contents of a request for managerial decision even away from an office and to promptly process the request for final decision irrespective of the contents of a matter. SOLUTION: A final decision system 10 includes a final decision terminal 12 and the final decision terminal 12 is connected with an in-company network 20 via a radio base station 14. When a drafter registers electronic data (final decision data) of the request for final decision in a managerial decision server 24 by using PCs 28a to 28c, the managerial decision server 24 generates final decision item data corresponding to a main item (final decision item) of the request for final decision. In addition, the drafter can also register the electronic data such as a catalog in relation to the request for final decision. The managerial decision server 24 transmits attachment data including the final decision item data and the final decision data, etc. The person to make the final decision can confirm the final decision item by operating a final decision terminal 12 and can confirm the detailed contents by outputting an attached document such as the request for final decision to peripheral equipment. When the person to make the final decision inputs a response to the request for final decision, the response is transmitted to the managerial decision server 24. Namely, the person to make the final decision can make the final decision even away from the office.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable terminal for decision making, a decision making server and a communication server and a decision making method, and more particularly to a portable terminal for decision making, a decision making server and a communication system for making a decision such as a written decision or an inquiry. Regarding servers and decision methods.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An example of this kind of prior art is proposed by NTT Communications Corporation. In this portable terminal for approval, it is possible to make a decision on an in-house document such as a written decision using the Internet connection function (i-mode) of the mobile phone. For example, by operating a button provided on the mobile phone, the title, drafter, amount, and abstract of the document can be displayed on a display provided on the mobile phone. ) Was confirmed. Then, the approver transmitted a message of "approval" or "return" of the request for approval using the mobile phone. Therefore, a decision-maker such as a manager who frequently travels or has a meeting makes a decision (decision) by checking the contents of a decision document or making a decision while moving or walking.
Speed and effective use of time.

[0003]

However, according to this conventional technique, it is possible to process a relatively simple request for approval (item), such as purchasing consumables (general affairs), which can be determined only by the title of the request for approval. Is effective, but it is difficult to make a decision on complicated contents such as company establishment and capital investment because the detailed contents cannot be displayed on the display. In other words, for a matter with complicated contents, it is necessary to confirm the contents using a computer such as a personal computer installed in the company and then to make a decision, so that it was not possible to process the matter quickly.

[0004] Therefore, a main object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal for decision making, a decision making server, a communication server, and a decision making method capable of making a decision quickly regardless of the contents of a case.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a main matter data receiving means for receiving main matter data corresponding to a main matter of a decision, a main matter data storage means for storing main matter data, and an attached data. Attachment data receiving means for receiving, attached data storage means for storing attached data, reception notifying means for notifying that the main matter data has been received by the main matter data receiving means, and main matter data display means for visually displaying the main matter data Means for notifying the presence or absence of attached data, a decision input means for inputting a decision on a decision document, and a decision information transmission for transmitting decision information corresponding to the decision inputted by the decision input means to a source of the main matter data It is a mobile terminal for decision making comprising means.

[0006] A second invention is a main matter data receiving means for receiving main matter data corresponding to the main matter of a decision document,
Main item data storage unit for storing main item data, attached data receiving unit for receiving attached data, attached data storage unit for storing attached data, main item data display unit for displaying main item data, and receiving an erasure command Erasing means for erasing the erasing means for erasing the main matter data stored in the main matter data storage means and the attached data stored in the attached data storage means.
It is a mobile terminal for approval.

A third invention is a decision data storage means for storing decision data corresponding to a decision document, a main matter data creating means for creating main matter data corresponding to a main matter of the decision book based on the decision data, Main item data transmitting means for transmitting item data, attached data storing means for storing attached data corresponding to attached documents including at least a written decision, attached data transmitting means for transmitting attached data, decision information receiving means for receiving decision information , And a decision information storage means for storing decision information received by the decision information receiving means.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a main matter data receiving means for receiving main matter data corresponding to a main matter of a decision from a decision making server, a main matter data storing means for storing main matter data, and an attached data from the decision making server. Attached data receiving means for receiving the attached data, attached data storage means for storing the attached data, main matter data transmitting means for transmitting the main matter data to the terminal for decision, and attached data transmitting means for sending the attached data for decision making, It is a communication server.

In a fifth aspect, a main item data corresponding to the main items of the settlement document created based on the settlement data corresponding to the settlement document and the attached data corresponding to the attached document including at least the settlement document are transmitted to the mobile phone for the settlement. This is a decision method in which a decision is displayed on a terminal and the decision is made using a portable terminal for decision.

[0010]

According to the portable terminal for decision making of the first invention, the main item data corresponding to the main items of the decision document such as the request for approval and the inquiry sent from the server provided in the company such as the decision server are mainly stored. The data is received by the item data receiving unit and stored in the main item data storage unit. The attached data is received by the attached data receiving means, and the attached data is stored in the attached data storage means. When the main item data is received, the reception notifying unit notifies the owner (approver) of the portable terminal for decision of the receipt of the decision data by a message, a ring tone or blinking light. In response to this, when the decision maker operates the decision making portable terminal, the main item data is visually displayed by display means such as a display. That is, the decision is displayed on the display.
Further, the presence / absence notifying means notifies the presence / absence of the attached data. For example, when there is attached data, when the decision maker operates the portable terminal for decision, at least the attached data can be output to a peripheral device such as a facsimile, a copier, a printer, or a television receiver. In other words, a catalog, a quote, etc. related to the decision can be confirmed in writing or on a screen. In this way, the decision maker can confirm the contents of the decision matter and the detailed contents of the decision document. Then, the decision maker can input a decision (approval, rejection, or suspension) for the decision document using the decision input means. Then, the decision information corresponding to the inputted decision is transmitted to the transmission source of the main matter data by the decision information transmitting means. In other words, the decision maker can easily make a decision even when he / she is away if he / she carries the decision portable terminal and goes out.

For example, when an erasing command is received from the outside, the erasing means erases the main matter data and the attached data. Therefore, even if the decision making portable terminal is lost or stolen, it cannot be used by anyone other than the decision making person. Do not know the details of the decision.

[0012] In the portable terminal for decision making of the second invention, main matter data corresponding to the main matters of the decision form such as a request for approval or an inquiry sent from a server provided in the company such as a court server is mainly stored. The data is received by the item data receiving unit and stored in the main item data storage unit. The attached data is received by the attached data receiving means, and the attached data is stored in the attached data storage means. In the portable terminal for decision, when the erasing command is received from the outside, the erasing means erases the main matter data and the attached data. Therefore, even if the portable terminal for decision is lost or stolen, the contents of the decision document etc. are not known to anyone other than the decider.

For example, when the main item data is received, the reception notifying means notifies the owner (approver) of the portable terminal for decision of the receipt of the decision data by a message, a ring tone or blinking light. . Therefore, the decision maker can know that there is a document to be decided.

Further, since the presence / absence notifying means notifies the presence / absence of the attached data, whether or not there is attached data such as data corresponding to a decision document or data corresponding to a catalog or an estimate, in addition to the decision item data, for example. Can be easily known.

Further, the decision maker can input a decision (approval, rejection, or suspension) for the decision using the decision input means. Then, the decision information corresponding to the inputted decision is transmitted to the transmission source of the main matter data by the decision information transmitting means. In other words, the decision maker can easily make a decision even when he / she is away if he / she carries the decision portable terminal and goes out.

Furthermore, the main item data display means includes:
Since the attached data such as the data corresponding to the decision document or the data corresponding to the catalog or the quote can be displayed on a display means such as a display, the decision maker can also know the detailed matters concerning the decision document. Therefore, it is possible to make a decision on complicated contents.

In addition, if there is attached data, when the decision maker operates the portable terminal for decision, at least the attached data can be output to a peripheral device such as a facsimile, a copier, a printer or a television receiver. .
That is, a decision, a catalog, a quote, or the like can be confirmed in writing or on a screen. In this way, the decision maker can confirm the contents of the decision matter and the detailed contents of the decision document.

Further, the voice data receiving means receives the voice data of the decision item data, and the voice data is stored in the voice data storage means. When the decision maker gives an instruction to output audio data, the audio data output means outputs the audio data. That is, since the decision item is displayed on the display and the item is output by voice, the decision maker can more easily confirm the content of the decision item.

Furthermore, it is determined whether the determining means is a legitimate input person, that is, whether or not the owner of the portable terminal for decision making, ie, a decision making person. Therefore, even if the portable terminal for approval is stolen or misplaced, the contents of the settlement document are not known to a third party, and the decision is not entered without permission. That is, security can be ensured.

More specifically, the authentication information storage means stores authentication information of a legitimate input person, that is, identification information such as an ID previously assigned to an approver, and an individual for identifying an individual such as a fingerprint, a voiceprint or a retina. The information may be stored, and the comparing unit may compare the authentication information stored by the authentication information storage unit with the input authentication information. Therefore, when the stored authentication information and the inputted authentication information indicate agreement, the judging means judges that the authenticated person is a legitimate input person (decision maker). Judge.

If a telephone function is provided, it is possible to notify the decision-making information by talking with the person in charge of the report of the decision.

In the decision server of the third invention, the decision data storage means stores the decision data corresponding to the decision document inputted from a computer such as a personal computer. Based on the decision data, the decision item data creating means creates main item data corresponding to the main items of the decision document. Then, the main matter data transmitting means transmits the main matter data to the portable terminal for approval. Further, the attached data storage means stores the attached data, and the attached data transmission means transmits the attached data to the portable terminal for approval. For example,
The attached data includes at least one piece of electronic data among the electronic data corresponding to the settlement document and the catalog or the estimate related to the settlement document. Then, the decision information receiving means receives the decision information corresponding to the decision of the decision sent from the portable terminal for decision, and stores the received decision information in the decision information storage means. In other words, even when the approver is out, the approver can transmit the decision item data to the portable terminal for decision owned by the approver and receive a decision (answer) on the decision.

For example, the voice data creating means creates voice data of the decision item from the text data of the decision item data, for example, and the voice data transmitting means transmits the voice data to the portable terminal for decision making. Each item of the decision items can be confirmed by voice using a terminal.

Further, the notification means notifies the presence of the main item data, and the decision making portable terminal responds to this by
The decision maker can be notified that key data is available. That is, it can be notified that there is a decision to be processed.

For example, the main matter data transmission means may transmit the decision matter data to the portable terminal for decision making which has been accessed in response to the notification that the main matter data exists.

In addition, when the first requesting means does not access the decision making portable terminal in response to the notice of the decision matter data, the first requesting means requests access to the decision making portable terminal. Data and the like can be transmitted.

Further, in response to the fact that there is no access from the communication server, the second requesting means may request access to the decision making portable terminal via the communication server.

Furthermore, if a response (decision information) is not transmitted from the arbitrator despite the transmission of the decision item data, the request means requests transmission of the response.
Answers can be prompted. Therefore, it is possible to quickly process the decision.

Further, the selecting means selects whether or not to transmit main item data to the communication server. Specifically, the selection unit selects based on whether the mobile terminal for approval is outside the company. In other words, when the decision maker exists in the company, it is not necessary to transmit the decision item data to the decision making portable terminal. The same applies to attached data and audio data.

In the communication server according to the fourth invention, when the main item data receiving means corresponding to the main item receives the main item data, the main item data is stored in the main item data storage device. Then, the main item data transmitting means transmits the main item data to the portable terminal for decision making. Further, when the attached data receiving means receives the attached data corresponding to the attached document including the settlement document and the catalog and the quote related to the settlement document, the attached data is stored in the attached data storage device. For this reason, the owner of the portable terminal for decision, that is, the decision maker, can confirm the decision matter and the contents of the attached document and input the decision. The decision item corresponding to this decision is transmitted to the source of the decision item data, that is, to the decision server. Therefore, in the decision making server, the decision making information receiving means receives the decision making information transmitted from the decision making portable terminal, and this decision making information is stored in the decision making information storage means. In this way, even when the authorizer is out of the office, it is possible to transmit the approval item data to the mobile terminal for approval via the communication server,
The decision letter can be processed quickly.

For example, the sound data receiving means receives the sound data transmitted from the decision making server, and the sound data transmitting means transmits the sound data to the portable terminal for decision making. For this reason, the decision maker can also confirm the decision matters by voice.

In the communication server, when the main item data is stored in the main item data storage unit, the first notification unit notifies the portable terminal for decision that there is the main item data. That is, it notifies that there is a decision to be processed. Therefore, the main matter data transmitting means can transmit the decision matter data to the decision making portable terminal which has accessed in response to the notification that the main matter data exists. The decision item data may be transmitted together with the notification that there is decision item data. In addition, the attached data transmission means can transmit the attached data to the portable terminal for approval.

Further, in the communication server, the terminal discriminating means discriminates whether or not the portable terminal for decision making which has been accessed in response to the notice of the main item data is a legitimate terminal. Therefore, the main matter data transmitting means transmits the main matter data when the portable terminal for approval is an authorized terminal. Therefore, the decision item data is not transmitted to a different portable terminal for decision making or another communication device. The same applies to attached data and audio data.

That is, the identification information receiving means receives the identification information of the portable terminal for decision transmitted from the identification information transmitting means provided in the decision making server, and the identification information is stored in the identification information. Therefore, the communication server determines whether the terminal is a legitimate terminal by comparing the identification information of the mobile terminal for decision making that has been accessed with the identification information stored in the identification information storage means. For example, the identification information
The information is a unique identifier (ID), a telephone number, an e-mail address, or the like of the mobile terminal for approval.

Further, in the communication server, when there is no access to the notification of the presence of the main item data, the requesting means requests the mobile terminal for approval to access, so that the item data and the like are immediately transmitted to the mobile terminal for approval. can do.

Alternatively, when there is no access to the notification that the main item data is present, the second notification means may notify the approval server that there is no access. Therefore, the decision making server can request access via the communication server, for example, when there is no access from the decision making portable terminal even after the predetermined period has elapsed.

Further, when the third notification means finishes the transmission of the main item data, it notifies the decision making server of the completion of the transmission, so that the decision making server receives the notice and shifts to an operation of monitoring whether there is an answer. can do.

In the decision making method according to the fifth invention, the main data of the main matter corresponding to the main matter of the settlement and the attached data corresponding to the attached document including the decision book and the catalog or the estimate related to the settlement are transferred to the portable terminal for settlement. And a decision is made using the portable terminal for decision. Therefore, even when the decision maker is out, the decision maker's decision (answer) can be received.

[0039]

According to the present invention, the decision maker can check the detailed contents of the request for approval even on the go, and can make a decision promptly, regardless of the contents of the case. it can.

The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of embodiments with reference to the drawings.

[0041]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring to FIG. 1, a decision making system (hereinafter simply referred to as "system") 10 of this embodiment includes a portable terminal 12 for decision making. The portable terminal for decision 12 is connected to a local area network (LAN) via a wireless base station 14, a public telephone network 16, and a public network 18 such as the Internet.
k) or a company network 20 such as a WAN (Wide Area Network). In addition, the mobile terminal 1 for approval
2 is the in-house network 2 directly via the wireless base station 14
It can also be connected to 0.

The in-house network 20 has a decision server 2
2 are connected. The decision making server 22 includes a decision making server 24 and a mail server 26, and the decision making server 24 is connected to the mail server 26 so as to be able to communicate with each other. The approval server 24 and the mail server 26 are communicably connected to the in-house network 20. Also,
Personal computers (PCs) 28a to 28c are communicably connected to the in-house network 20.

As described above, an intranet is constituted by the in-house network 20, the decision making server 22, and the PCs 28a to 28c.

In this embodiment, three PCs are shown in the office, but at least one PC is sufficient.
Moreover, you may make it provide two or more.

A facsimile machine 30, a printer 32, a copying machine 34, a television receiver (TV) 36 and the like are provided around the portable terminal 12 for decision making. The decision-making portable terminal 12 includes a wireless base station 14 and a public telephone network 16.
Is connected to the facsimile 30 via the. The portable terminal 12 for approval includes a printer 32, a copier 34, and a T
Although not shown in FIG. 1 with V36, short-range connection can be performed by low-power high-frequency (LPRF) using a short-range wireless device. Note that a short-range connection may be made by infrared (IrDA). USB (Univer
sal Serial Bus) or a serial interface such as RS-232C may be used to enable cable connection.

Referring to FIG. 2, portable terminal 12 for decision includes a main body 40, and an antenna 42 is provided on main body 40. The main body 40 is provided with a display 44, an operation panel 46, and a speaker 48.

FIG. 3 shows a specific configuration of such a portable terminal for decision making 12. The mobile terminal for decision 12 includes an antenna 42, which is connected to a transmission / reception circuit 60. The transmission / reception circuit 60 is connected to a controller 64 via an internal bus (hereinafter, simply referred to as a “bus”) 62. The controller 64 performs an incoming call process in response to an incoming call from the mail server 26 or another mail server. That is, the controller 62 controls the voice processing circuit 70 to output a ringtone or a ringtone from the speaker 48. Alternatively, the terminal body is vibrated (vibration). The user, that is, the decision maker, confirms “there is an incoming call” by a ring tone, a melody or a vibration, and inputs an incoming call operation using the operation panel 46. Therefore, the connection state is established, and the controller 64 executes the incoming call processing.

More specifically, electronic data such as electronic mail transmitted from the mail server 26 or the like is received by the antenna 42, taken into the controller 64 via the transmission / reception circuit 60 and the bus 62, and then transmitted via the bus 62. Electronic data is written to the memory 74. Subsequently, the controller 64 controls the driver 66 to display a message indicating that there is electronic data on the display 44. Therefore, when the decision maker knows that there is electronic data and inputs the display of the electronic data using the operation panel 46, the controller 64 reads the electronic data from the memory 74 and controls the driver 66 in response to the input. The electronic data is output to the display 46. Therefore, the approver can know the contents of the electronic data.

Note that the decision making portable terminal 12 receives the electronic data in response to the incoming call, but executes a transmission process to access a desired server and receive (download) the electronic data. You can also.

For example, in this embodiment, the antenna 42
When the transmission / reception circuit 60 receives the electronic data of the decision item (decision item data) created based on the decision data corresponding to the decision document, the decision item data is stored in the memory 74 in accordance with the instruction of the controller 64. here,
The decision matters are the main matters (items) of the decision letter. The decision item data includes data indicating the presence or absence of an attached document such as a decision document, a catalog or a quote. Electronic data corresponding to the settlement document, the catalog, and the quotation document, that is, the attached data including at least one of the decision data, the catalog data, and the quotation data are received together with the decision item data, and are stored in the memory 7 according to the instruction of the controller 64.
4 is stored. Further, the memory 74 includes an antenna 4
The audio data corresponding to the decision item data received by the transmission / reception circuit 60 via the transmission / reception circuit 2 is stored.

When the decision item data, the attached data, and the voice data are stored in the memory 74, the controller 64 controls the driver 66 to display, for example, a message such as "A decision has been received."
4 is displayed.

However, when there is no attached document (attached data), the decision item data and the voice data are received and stored in the memory 74.

Subsequently, the user (approver) operates the operation panel 4
6, the controller 64 reads out the decision item data stored in the memory 74, controls the driver 66, and outputs the decision item data to the display 44. . That is,
The decision items are displayed on the display 44.

Further, when the user inputs an instruction to output sound of the decision item using the operation panel 46, in response to this,
The controller 64 reads out audio data corresponding to the decision item data stored in the memory 74, and
8 and a speaker 48 and an earphone jack 76
To output audio data. That is, the main items (decision items) of the decision document are sequentially output as audio from the speaker 48. Also, if an earphone (not shown) is connected to the earphone jack 76, it is possible to listen to sound via the earphone.

The portable terminal for decision 12 further includes an interface 72, and the interface 72 is connected to the controller 64 via the bus 62. The interface 72 is connected to the short-range wireless device 100 that is detachable from the main body of the portable terminal for decision making. Therefore, the portable terminal for decision 12 uses the short-range wireless device 100 to
2. It can communicate with peripheral devices such as the printer 34 and the copier 36. However, peripheral devices such as the TV 32, the printer 34, and the copier 36 also need to be equipped with a short-range wireless device. In addition, USB and RS-
When a cable is connected by a serial interface such as 232C, it is necessary to provide a connection terminal such as a connector.

Therefore, as will be described later in detail, the attached documents such as the decision paper, the catalog, and the quotation can be displayed by the decision maker using the operation panel 46 to display the attached documents.
In response, the controller 64 reads the attached data stored in the RAM 75 and outputs the data to the facsimile 30, the printer 32, the copier 34, or the TV 36. Therefore, the contents of the attached document can be confirmed in writing or on a screen.

On the other hand, the decision maker can operate the operation panel 46 to send an e-mail or the like. During the input of the e-mail, the controller 64 controls the driver 66 to display the characters and the like input by the arbitrator by operating the operation panel 46 on the display 44,
Write to the work area. Subsequently, when the decision maker operates the operation panel 46 and inputs a transmission instruction, the controller 64 reads the created e-mail from the memory 74 and transmits it to the mail server 26 or the like via the transmission / reception circuit 60 and the antenna 42. Can also.

That is, the decision maker can confirm the contents of the attached documents such as the matters to be decided and the decision document, and the decision maker can determine the information on the decision (decision information), such as “approved”, “rejected” or “pending”. Together with the information described above, an e-mail or the like in which an opinion or the like is input can be transmitted.

The portable terminal 12 for decision also includes a timer 68, based on time information output from the timer 68,
The controller 64 can control the driver 66 and display the calendar (date), time, schedule, and the like on the display 44.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, if the microphone 50 is connected to the sound processing circuit 70,
Can have a telephone function, that is, a telephone call function.

For example, an incoming call process is executed in response to an incoming call of the other party. That is, the controller 62 controls the voice processing circuit 70 to output a ringtone or a ringtone from the speaker 48. Alternatively, the terminal body is vibrated (vibration). The approver recognizes “there is an incoming call (incoming call)” based on the ring tone, the incoming melody, or the vibration, and inputs an incoming call operation using the operation panel 46. Accordingly, the connection state is established, and the controller 64 executes the call processing.

That is, the voice signal of the other party is
2 and received by the controller 6 via the transmission / reception circuit 60.
4 and then the bus 62 and the audio processing circuit 7
0 is output from the speaker 48. On the other hand, a user's voice signal is input from the microphone 50, is captured by the controller 64 via the voice processing circuit 70 and the bus 62, and is thereafter transmitted from the antenna 42 via the bus 62 and the transmission / reception circuit 60.

The user can use the operation panel 46 to input a desired telephone number of the other party. When the user inputs a telephone number, the controller 64 controls the driver 66 in response to the input, and displays the telephone number on the display 44. Subsequently, the user operates the operation panel 46.
When a call is instructed by using, the controller 64 executes a call process. Then, when the connection state is established, the controller 64 executes the above-described call processing.

Therefore, in the case of a decision on simple contents, such as the purchase of general affairs, it is also possible to call the report destination of the decision and verbally decide (pass, reject or hold).

Referring to FIG. 5A, the request server 24 is a computer such as a PC or a workstation (WS), and includes a CPU 80. This CPU 80
Is connected to the mail server 26 and the in-house network 20 as described above via a communication device 82, and is also connected to a hard disk drive (HDD) 84.

The HDD 84 has a memory area 84a
To 84c, and various databases are constructed in each of the memory areas 84a to 84c. More specifically, in the memory area 84a, electronic data (decision data) of a decision document such as a decision document, electronic data (decision destination data) indicating the author (decision destination) of the decision document, and a decision document (decision destination) Electronic data of decision items (decision item data) created on the basis of the data, voice data generated based on the text data of the decision item data, and the decision-maker's response to the decision document (decision information, rejection information or pending information) ) Is stored. Further, in the memory area 84a, attached data including at least one of decision data, catalog data, and estimation data is stored.

Further, in the memory area 84b, terminal information indicating whether or not the authorizer has the portable terminal 12 for decision, that is, whether or not the portable terminal 12 for decision is allocated, and a plurality of decision makers own the terminal information. Access information of a PC (not shown) or the portable terminal 12 for decision is stored. Here, the access information refers to the e-mail address of the PC and the e-mail address or telephone number of the portable terminal 12 for approval.

Further, in the memory area 84c, notification information and notification history corresponding to each of the decision data (decision item data) are recorded. Here, the notification information is a decision-maker who has requested a decision on a decision-making document or decision-making destination information (for example, an e-mail address or ID) for identifying a PC or a decision-making portable terminal 12 owned by the decision-maker. ) And date and time information indicating the date and time (notification date and time) when a request for a response to the written decision was made. The notification history refers to the history of the notification date and time.

As shown in FIG. 5B, the mail server 2
6 as well as the approval server 24, the PC or WS
Like a computer. The mail server 26 is a CP
The CPU 90 is connected to the in-house network 20 via the communication device 92 and is connected to the HDD 94 via the communication device 92.

For example, an employee can create a decision document such as a decision document using the PCs 28a to 28c, access the decision server 24 via the in-house network 20, and register the decision data. That is, the decision data is stored in the memory area 84a.

Note that the decision data may be electronic data obtained by reading a written decision document with a scanner. Also, if software for creating a decision is stored (installed) in the HDD 84 of the approval server 24,
The drafter can access the approval server 24 using the PCs 28a to 28c and create and register the approval document. In this case, there is no need to install software for creating a request for approval in each of the PCs 28a to 28c.

When the approval data is registered, the approval server 2
No. 4 creates decision item data. Specifically, the content corresponding to the item of the decision item is read from a corresponding portion of the format determined by the software for creating the decision document, and the decision item data is created. In addition, when the decision document is read by a scanner or the like, the character is recognized by OCR or the like, and the content corresponding to the item of the decision item is read,
It is also possible to create decision item data.

Further, the drafter can register electronic data (catalog data, quotation data) such as documents related to the decision, ie, catalogs and quotations, in the decision making server 24. The catalog data and the estimate data are electronic data obtained by reading a catalog or an estimate using a scanner.

Subsequently, the approval server 24 creates attached data including at least one of approval data, catalog data, and estimate data. For example, when a catalog or quote related to a decision is registered, attached data including decision data, catalog data, and quote data is created. The attached data that does not include the decision data may be created.
It can be determined according to a predetermined rule. However, it may be determined artificially. That is, the drafter may be able to determine whether or not to include the approval data. Also, even if the catalog or quote related to the decision is not registered, if the content of the decision is not easy, that is, if a decision such as company establishment or expensive capital investment is registered, Creates the approval data as attached data. However, in the case where the decision document can be processed only by looking at the case name, such as the purchase of a consumable item, it is not necessary to transmit the decision data and the catalog data and estimate data related thereto to the decision portable terminal 12. Therefore, no attached data is created.

Next, the approval server 24 determines an approver in accordance with the contents of the approval document or the approval matter. In addition, you may make it input a decision-maker manually. Then, the approval server 24 instructs the mail server 26 to notify the in-house PC and the mobile terminal 12 owned by the approver that there is an approval document. Then, the mail server 26 notifies the PC owned by the decision maker that there is a decision document via the in-house network 20. For example, the notification is the same as the notification of an incoming e-mail. Also,
Via the in-house network 20 and the wireless base station 14, the decision making portable terminal 12 owned by the decider is notified that there is a decision.

Subsequently, the approval server 24 transmits the decision item data, the attached data, and the voice data stored in the memory area 84a to the PC owned by the approver via the in-house network 20.
Then, it transmits to the decision making portable terminal 12 owned by the decision making person via the wireless base station 14.

If the decision maker is in a place where radio waves do not reach, such as outside the service area, while holding the decision making portable terminal 12, the decision making data, attached data and voice data cannot be transmitted. Therefore, until the decision matter data, attached data and audio data can be transmitted,
The approval server 24 repeatedly transmits the decision item data, the attached data, and the voice data at predetermined time intervals.

If the decision maker does not own the decision making portable terminal 12, that is, if the decision making portable terminal 12 is not allocated, only the PC in the company is notified that there is a decision document, and the decision matter is settled. Data, attached data and audio data are transmitted.

Further, even when the approver owns the portable terminal 12 for decision but goes out without possessing it, only the in-house PC is notified that there is a decision document, and the decision item data, Attachment data and audio data may be transmitted. In this case, it is set in advance in the approval server 24 to use the PC or the decision making portable terminal 12 to go out without possessing the decision making portable terminal 12, that is, to transmit data and the like only to the PC. There is a need. That is, identification information indicating whether or not to transmit data or the like to the decision making portable terminal 12 may be recorded in the memory area 84b of the HDD 84 provided in the approval server 24.

Such an operation is described by the CP of the
U80 processes according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, the CPU 80 determines whether or not new decision data has been registered in step S1. In other words, HD
It is determined whether new decision data is stored in the memory area 84a of D84. If "NO" in the step S1, that is, new decision data is stored in the memory area 84a.
If not, the process returns to step S1.
On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S1, that is, if new decision data is stored in the memory area 84a, in a step S3, decision item data is created using a work area (not shown) of the HDD 84, and It is stored in the area 84a.

In the following step S 4, attached data is created using the work area of the HDD 84,
4a. That is, attached data including at least one of the decision data, the catalog data, and the estimate data is created.

As described above, the attached data may not be created. In this case, the process skips step S4 and proceeds to step S5.

Next, in step S5, voice data for outputting the decision items by voice is generated using the work area of the HDD 84 in accordance with the text data of the decision item data created in step S3, and stored in the memory area 84a. Then, in a step S7, it is determined whether or not the decision-making destination, that is, the decision-making person (transmission destination of the decision data) is automatically registered. It should be noted that whether or not to perform automatic registration may be set in the approval server 24 in advance. In step S7, "YE
S ", that is, if automatic registration of a decision-making destination is set, a decision-maker is determined in step S9 according to the contents of a decision-making document or decision-making items (decision data or decision-item data), and in step S11, the decision-making destination information is determined. To memory area 8
4a, and proceeds to step S15 shown in FIG.

The decision of the approver is determined in accordance with predetermined rules such as in-house rules (decision rules). In other words, the electronic data specified in the decision is stored in the memory area 84a of the HDD 84.
In the case where automatic registration of a deciding person is set in a memory area other than -84c, the deciding person may be determined by referring to the electronic data of the deciding rule.

If "NO" in the step S7,
That is, if automatic registration of a decision-making destination has not been set, it is determined in step S13 whether a decision-maker has been input manually. If “NO” in the step S13, that is, if there is no manual input of the approver, the same step S13
Return to On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S13,
That is, if there is a manual input by the approver, step S1
Proceed to 1.

As described above, in the case of manually inputting a decision maker, a person in charge of the specific department that inputs the decision maker can refer to the decision stipulation rule and input the rule.

As shown in FIG. 7, in step S15,
The CPU 80 controls the PC owned by the arbitrator according to the access information to the PC of the arbitrator stored in the memory area 84b.
The mail server 26 is instructed to notify that the decision data exists. Subsequently, in step S17, the decision item data, the attached data, and the voice data stored in the memory area 84a are transmitted to the PC of the decider. next,
In step S17, it is determined with reference to the terminal information whether the authorizer owns the mobile terminal 12 for approval. If “NO” in the step S19, that is, if the decision maker does not own the decision making portable terminal 12, the process ends as it is.

On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S 19, that is, if the arbitrator has the portable terminal for decision 12, the access information to the portable terminal for decision 12 stored in the memory area 84 b is stored in the step S 21. The mail server 26 is instructed to notify that the decision making data is present in the decision making portable terminal 12 owned by the decision making party. Subsequently, in step S23, the decision item data, the attached data, and the voice data stored in the memory area 84a are transmitted to the decision making portable terminal 12. Then, the CPU 80 creates notification information including the arbiter data and the notification date and time in step S25, stores the notification information in the memory area 84c, and ends the process.

In this embodiment, after the approval server 24 notifies the presence of the approval data via the mail server 26, the approval server 24 transmits the approval item data, the attached data and the voice data to the approval portable terminal 12. However, it is also possible to attach the decision item data, the attached data, and the voice data to the electronic mail in which the notification that there is the decision data is present in the text, and transmit the electronic mail from the mail server 26.

Also, the request server 24 is the mail server 26
, The decision item data, the attached data, and the voice data are transmitted (output) to the decision making portable terminal 12 accessing the approval request server 24 in response to the notice. Good.

Further, in the processing shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, it has been described that the attached data is always transmitted to the portable terminal for decision making 12. However, if the attached data is not created, the attached data is Will not be sent. In such a case, the decision item data and the audio data are transmitted to the decision making portable terminal 12.

After notifying that there is the decision data and transmitting the decision item data, the attached data, and the voice data, the approval server 24 receives a response from the decision approver based on the notification date and time of notifying that the decision document is present. Manage whether there is. Then, when information of approval (approval information, rejection information, or suspension information) is transmitted from the approver to the approval server 24, that is, when there is an answer from the approver, the approval server 24
Notifies the PC owned by the person in charge of the report via the mail server 26 that the decision information (decision information) has arrived from the decision making portable terminal 12. Therefore, at the report destination, the person in charge can access the approval server 24 using the PC and know the approval information.

The CPU 80 processes such an operation according to a flowchart shown in FIG. First, the CPU 80
In step S31, it is determined whether or not there is a response from the decision maker. That is, it is determined whether or not the decision information on the decision is registered from the PC or the decision-making portable terminal 12 owned by the decision-maker. If “NO” in the step S31, that is, if the decision information is not registered, the step S33
To determine if the date and time information has been updated. Specifically, by referring to the notification information and the notification history stored in the memory area 84c, it is determined whether the date and time information has been updated since the notification of the decision is first made, that is, whether or not the notification date and time has been delayed. Judge.

If "NO" in the step S33, that is, if the date and time information is not updated, it is determined in a step S35 whether a predetermined period has elapsed from the previous notification.
That is, by referring to the notification history stored in the memory area 84c, it is determined whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the notification of the existence of the approval document or the notification for requesting the registration (answer) of the approval information. If “NO” in the step S35, that is, if the predetermined period has not elapsed from the previous notification, the process returns to the step S31.

On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S35, that is, if a predetermined period has elapsed since the previous notification,
Proceeding to step S41, after updating the date and time information included in the notification information, that is, after delaying the notification date and time, the process returns to step S31. The period for delaying the notification date and time is determined in advance as a predetermined period.

If "YES" in the step S33, that is, if there is an update of the notification date and time, it is determined whether or not the updated notification date and time has passed in a step S37. If “NO” in the step S37, that is, if the updated notification date and time has not elapsed, the process returns to the step S31 as it is. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S37, that is, if the updated notification date and time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the step S39.
In step S41, the mail server 26 is instructed to send a notification requesting a response such as "Please input a decision." Proceed to. However, when an answer is requested, the e-mail address of the PC of the approver or the portable terminal 12 for approval is obtained with reference to the approval destination information included in the notification information stored in the memory area 84c.

If “YES” in the step S31, that is, if there is an answer, in a step S43, the answer, that is, the decision information is stored in the memory area 84a, and in a step S45, the answer is sent to the PC owned by the person in charge of the report destination. The mail server 26 is instructed to notify that there is, and the process ends.

In the portable terminal 12 for settlement, the mail server 2
Upon receipt of the notification from the controller 6, a reception message “The decision has been received” is displayed on the display 44 as shown in FIG. However, instead of such a notification, a ring tone may be sounded, an LED (not shown) may blink, or the terminal body may be vibrated. Also,
These may be combined.

Next, an authentication screen as shown in FIG. 9B is displayed on the display 44 according to the instruction of the controller 64. That is, a screen for inputting identification information (ID) and a password for identifying the authorizer is displayed,
It is authenticated whether or not it is an approver. It should be noted that the ID and password are assigned to the authorizer, and the same ID and password are stored in the ROM 78 of the mobile terminal 12 for approval in order to collate them.

Therefore, when the approver enters the ID and password and, for example, presses the “OK” or “OK” button provided on operation panel 46, controller 64 sets the ID and password entered by the approver. To determine if is valid. Specifically, the controller 64 determines whether both the ID and the password stored in the ROM 78 match the ID and the password input by the arbitrator.

If at least one of the input ID and password does not match, the controller 64 controls the driver 66 to indicate "ID and password are incorrect. Please input again." After such a warning message is displayed on the display 44, the authentication screen is displayed again. However, when a predetermined number of times (three times in this embodiment) are input again, the operation of the operation panel 46 is not accepted for a predetermined time, so that security can be ensured.

On the other hand, the controller 64
When both D and the password match, the decision item data stored in the memory 74 is read, and the driver 66 is controlled to display a decision item screen as shown in FIG. .

As described above, the authentication screen is displayed to authenticate whether or not the person is a decision maker. If the decision making portable terminal 12 is stolen or the decision maker forgets to leave the decision making portable terminal 12, the authentication screen is displayed. This is to prevent the contents of the written decision from being known or manipulated by three parties.

In this embodiment, the ID and the password are input on the authentication screen. However, the author may be authenticated by a fingerprint, voiceprint or retina. In this case, it is necessary to store data corresponding to a fingerprint, a voiceprint, or a retina in the ROM 78 and to provide a device capable of inputting them to the decision making portable terminal 12 or to be able to connect to the device for authentication. is there.

When the decision maker has lost or stolen the decision making portable terminal 12, the approval server 24 sends an erasure command to the decision making portable terminal 12 and stores it in the decision making portable terminal 12. If you delete the data on decision items
No third party will know the contents of the decision. More specifically, a program for erasing data in the memory 74 is stored in the ROM 78 in advance, and the controller 64 loads (starts) the program stored in the ROM 78 in accordance with an erasure command (erase command). It is sufficient to delete the data in the box. Alternatively, a switch may be provided between the memory 74 and a power supply circuit (not shown), and the controller 64 may turn off the switch in accordance with the erase command and stop supplying power to the memory 74.

The details of the decision items are shown in FIG. As can be seen from FIG. 10, since there are many items of decision items, a part of the decision item screen is displayed on the display 44 as shown in FIG. 9C. Therefore, the decision maker can confirm the contents of the decision items by operating the operation panel 46 and scrolling (rolling up or rolling down) the screen.

Further, the contents of the decision items can be confirmed by voice. That is, when the decision maker operates the operation panel 46 to instruct the sound output of the decision items, the controller 64 reads out the sound data stored in the memory 74 and supplies the sound processing circuit 70 with the sound data. . Then, the sound of the decision item is output from the speaker 48 or the earphone. However, when a voice output is instructed and the operation panel 46 is operated to designate (select) a desired item of the decision item, the voice data of the selected item is read out from the memory 74, and the speaker 48 or the earphone Output from

Further, a button indicating whether or not there is an attached document is displayed on the decision item screen. If there is an attached document, peripheral devices other than the portable terminal 12 for decision, namely, the facsimile machine 30, the printer 32, and the copy Machine 34 or T
Attached documents can be output to V36 or the like to check the contents.

[0109] Specifically, when the decision maker makes a call operation to facsimile 30 and the connection state is established, facsimile 3 is transmitted via radio base station 14 and public telephone network 16.
Attachment data (decision data, catalog data, and estimation data) is transmitted to 0. The decision data, the catalog data, and the estimate data are converted into image data by a memory (not shown) of the facsimile 30 and output. Therefore, each of the written decision, catalog and quote can be viewed in writing. That is, a decision document as shown in FIG. 11 is output in writing, and similarly, a catalog and a quote can be output in writing.

When the short-range wireless device 100 is attached to the portable terminal for decision making 12, the attached data can be output to the printer 32 or the copier. In the printer 32 or the copier 34, the decision data, the catalog data, and the estimate data are temporarily stored in memories (not shown) provided in the respective devices, and the image data corresponding to the decision data, the catalog data, and the estimate data are read. Therefore, the settlement document, the catalog, and the estimate are each output in writing from the printer 32 or the copier. In such a case, only the print function of the copier 34 is used.

Further, when the short-range wireless device 100 is attached to the portable terminal for decision making 12, the attached data can be output to the TV 36. In the TV 36, the decision data, the catalog data, and the estimation data are temporarily stored in a memory (not shown) such as a VRAM, and the decision data, the catalog data, and the estimation data are read out by a raster scan method. That is, the television signal corresponding to the decision data, the catalog data, and the estimation data is read. Then, for example, the decision book, the catalog, and the quote are divided and displayed on the screen of the TV 36. In this case, only the display function of the TV 36 is used.

As described above, since the decision data, the catalog data, and the estimate data are output to the peripheral device, the contents of the attached document such as the decision document can be easily confirmed. Therefore, even if the content of the decision is complicated, the decision can be processed with reference to the attached document. However, at least one peripheral device may be installed.

It should be noted that the decision data,
Although the catalog data and the quote data are output to the peripheral device, as described above, the attached data includes at least one of the decision data, the catalog data, and the quote data. At least one of the attached documents can be confirmed in writing or on a screen.

As described above, in the processing shown in FIG. 6 and FIG.
9 (C) and FIG.
In the button indicating the presence or absence of the attached document shown in 0, "attached" is always displayed. However, in cases such as the purchase of consumables, where a decision letter can be processed simply by looking at the case name, the attached data is not created,
Further, since no attached data is transmitted, a button of "no attachment" is displayed on the decision item screen. In other words, the button of “attached” or “not attached” allows the approver to know whether or not there is attached data (attached documents).

When the arbitrator confirms the contents of the attached document including the matters to be settled and the memorandum of approval, the arbitrator sets the mobile terminal 12
Can be used to enter a decision. Specifically, when the decision maker operates the operation panel 46 to scroll (roll up) the decision item screen as shown in FIG. 9 (C), the "OK" button as shown in FIG. “Reject”
A button and a “hold” button are displayed on the display 44. Here, when one of the buttons is input, the approval information corresponding to the input button (approval) is transmitted to the approval server 24 via the wireless base station 14 and the in-house network 20, for example. That is, an answer is transmitted.

For example, an operation button provided on the operation panel 46 is assigned in association with each of the “OK” button, the “NO” button or the “HOLD” button.
You just need to be able to input. Further, the input may be made by a touch panel or by a stylus pen.

Specifically, the controller 64 of the portable terminal for decision making 12 processes according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. Referring to FIG. 12, in step S51, it is determined whether or not a notification that there is a written decision, decision item data, attached data, and voice data have been received. Step S
If “NO” in 51, that is, if the notification that there is decision data, decision matter data, attached data, and voice data have not been received, the process returns to the same step S51. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S51, that is, if the notice of the existence of the decision data, the decision matter data, the attached data and the voice data are received, the decision matter data, the attached data and the voice data are stored in the memory 74 in a step S53.
To memorize. Then, in step S55, the controller 64 instructs the driver 66 to display a received message "The decision has been received." On the display 44 as shown in FIG. 9A.

In step S51, it is determined whether or not a notification of the existence of a decision document, decision item data, attached data, and voice data have been received.
Since the attached data may not be transmitted in some cases, it may be determined whether at least a notification that there is a written decision, decision item data and voice data have been received.

In a succeeding step S57, the driver 66 is instructed to display an authentication screen as shown in FIG. 9B on the display 44. Next, in step S59, the ID
And whether a password has been entered. To be more precise, it is determined whether or not the decision maker inputs the ID and the password and operates the “OK” button or the “OK” button provided on the operation panel 46. Step S
If "NO" in the step 59, that is, if the "OK" button or the "Enter" button is not pressed, the same step S
Return to 59.

On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S59, that is, if the “OK” button or the “OK” button is pressed, it is determined whether or not the authentication is OK in a step S61 shown in FIG. That is, the ID and password input by the approver and the I and
D and the password are compared to determine whether both match. If “NO” in the step S61, that is, if at least one of the ID and the password does not match, it is determined whether or not the ID and the password are input three or more times on the authentication screen in a step S71. If “NO” in the step S71, that is, if the input is not performed three or more times, the driver 66 is determined in a step S75.
Indicate "The ID and password are incorrect.
Please try again. Is displayed on the display 44, and then a step S5
7, the authentication screen is displayed again. On the other hand, step S
If "YES" in the step 71, that is, if the input is made three or more times, it is determined that the operation is being performed by a third party different from the approver, and the operation panel 46 is locked in a step S73, and the processing is ended. .

When the operation panel 46 is locked, the operation of the operation panel 46 can be stopped for a predetermined time as described above. However, even if the predetermined time does not elapse, the lock on the operation panel 46 is released when the password is input by the approver.

If "YES" in the step S61, that is, if both the ID and the password match,
In step S63, the decision item data is read from the memory 74, and the driver 66 is instructed to display the data on the display 44 as shown in FIG.
A screen for the decision items as shown in FIG.

In the following step S65, operation panel 46
It is determined whether or not has been operated. If “NO” in the step S65, that is, if the operation panel 46 is not operated, the process returns to the same step S65. On the other hand, step S
If “YES” in 65, that is, if the operation panel 46 is operated, it is determined in step S67 whether or not a decision has been input. Specifically, on the decision item screen shown in FIG. 9C, "Approve", "Reject", or "Hold"
Is determined whether or not any of them has been input.

If "YES" in the step S67, that is, if any of "OK", "REJECT" or "HOLD" is input, a decision making process is executed in a step S69 and the process is ended. . On the other hand, in step S67, "N
If it is "O", that is, unless "Reject", "Reject" or "Hold" is input, step S77 shown in FIG.
It is determined whether or not an instruction for voice output has been input.

If "YES" in the step S77, that is, if a voice output instruction is input, a voice output process of a decision item is executed in a step S79, and the process returns to the step S63 shown in FIG. On the other hand, in step S77, "N
If "O", that is, if it is not a voice output instruction, it is determined whether or not to output attached data in step S81. If "NO" in step S81, that is, if it is not an output instruction for attached data, a decision is made. Alternatively, it is determined that the operation is not an operation related to display of a document, etc., and the process returns to step S63.On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S81, that is, if an instruction to output attached data is made, a step S83
After performing the data output process, the process returns to step S63.

As shown in FIG. 15, when the approval process in step S69 is started, it is determined in step S91 whether "OK" has been input. In step S91, “Y
If "ES", that is, if "OK" is input, in step S93, the approval information is transmitted to the approval server 24. Then, if "NO" in step S91, "OK" is determined. If not entered, step S
At 95, it is determined whether or not "Reject" has been input.

If “YES” in the step S95, that is, if “reject” is inputted, the rejection information is transmitted to the approval request server 24 in a step S97, and the process returns. On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S95, that is, if “reject” is not input, it is determined that “hold” is input, and in step S99, the hold information is transmitted to the approval request server 24, and then the process returns.

As shown in FIG. 16, when the audio output processing in step S79 is started, it is determined in step S101 whether at least one item of the decision item has been selected. If “NO” in the step S101, that is, if the item is not selected, the audio data is read out from the memory 74 in a step S103, applied to the audio processing circuit 70, and then returns. Therefore, each item of the decision item is output as a sound from the speaker 48 or the earphone. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S101, that is, if at least one item is selected, the audio data corresponding to the item selected in the step S105 is read out from the memory 74 and given to the audio processing circuit 70. Return from Therefore, only the selected item is output by voice from the speaker 48 or the earphone.

As shown in FIG. 17, when the data output processing in step S83 is started, it is determined in step S111 whether the data is output to the facsimile 30. If “YES” in the step S111, that is, if it is the instruction of the data output to the facsimile 30, the step S1
At 13, a connection state with the facsimile 30 is established via the wireless base station 14 and the public telephone network 16, the attached data stored in the memory 74 is output, and the process returns. On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S111, that is, if it is not the instruction to output the data to the facsimile 30, it is determined whether or not to output the data to the TV 36 in a step S115.

If "YES" in the step S115,
That is, if the instruction is to output data to the TV 36, the attached data stored in the memory 74 in step S117 is output to the TV 36.
36, and returns. On the other hand, step S1
If “NO” at 15, that is, if it is not an instruction to output data to the TV 36, the printer 32 (or the copier 3
It is determined that the data is output to 4), and step S119 is performed.
The attached data stored in the memory 74 by the printer 32
(Or the copy machine 34) and return.

The decision maker checks only the decision matters,
In the case where the processing is temporarily interrupted, when the operation panel 46 is subsequently operated to instruct the display of the decision items, FIG.
The process can be executed again from step S63 shown in FIG.

According to this embodiment, it is possible to make a decision even when the decision maker is out, so that the processing of the decision document can be performed quickly.

Further, since the decision maker can output the attached document such as a decision book, a catalog or an estimate from the portable terminal for decision using the peripheral device, it is possible to easily know the detailed contents of the decision book. it can. In other words, even a decision document with complicated contents can be processed on the go.

In this embodiment, the case where the decision making portable terminal has the same configuration as a portable telephone or a PHS having a telephone call function has been described, but the decision making portable terminal can at least transmit and receive data. Yes, it is only necessary to be able to enter the matters of the decision, and the call function is not always necessary.

Further, in this embodiment, the description of the PC owned by the decision maker installed in the company is omitted, but the processing of the CPU provided in the PC is the same as the decision processing shown in FIG. is there.

Further, in this embodiment, when the decision item data and the decision data are output to the facsimile, they are output via the public telephone network. The decision item data and the decision data may be output. In this case, almost the same processing as that of a printer or a copier is performed, so that only the facsimile printing function is used.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, only the case where the arbitrator goes out with the portable terminal for decision is shown, but the decision item data and the like can be transmitted from the in-house network to the portable terminal for decision. By doing so, the present invention can be applied to a narrow area such as in a company.

A system 10 of another embodiment shown in FIG.
Further includes a communication carrier server (hereinafter, simply referred to as a “communication server”) 102, and the decision making data, the attached data, and the voice data are transmitted to the decision making portable terminal 12 via the communication management server 104 constituting the communication server 102. 1 is transmitted, except for transmitting.

The mail server 26 included in the decision making server 22 is deleted. Also, the case where the attached data is not created and the attached data is not transmitted in the approval server 24 is similar to the embodiment of FIG. 1, and for simplicity, the description of the case where the attached data is not transmitted / received is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 18, the communication management server 10
4 is connected to a corporate network 20 via a wireless base station 14, a public telephone network 16 and a public network 18 such as the Internet. In addition, the communication management server 10
4 is directly connected to the in-house network 20 by a dedicated line. Further, the communication management server 104 is communicably connected to a mail server 106 managed by a communication carrier. The mail server 106 is connected to the public telephone network 16 via the wireless base station 14.

As shown in FIG. 19, the communication management server 10
Reference numeral 4 denotes a computer such as a PC or WS.
PU110. The CPU 110 is connected to the wireless station 14, the in-house network 20, or the mail server 106 via the communication device 112. Also, the CPU 110
Are connected to the HDD 114.

The HDD 114 has memory areas 114a to 114a.
114c, and the decision area data, attached data, and audio data transmitted from the approval server 24 are stored in the memory area 114a. Also, the memory area 114
In b, the terminal information of the mobile terminal 12 for approval transmitted from the approval server 24 is stored. In addition, memory area 1
In 14c, date and time information of the date and time (notification date and time) of notifying the decision making portable terminal 12 of the existence of the decision document and the notification history are stored.

It should be noted that the mail server 106 is the same as the mail server 26 of the above-described embodiment.
Has been described with reference to FIG. 5B, and a duplicate description will be omitted.

In this system 10, when the arbitrator is out of the office with the mobile terminal 12 for approval, the approval decision server 24 sends the approval matter data, the attached data and the voice data to the communication management server 104, In accordance with the instruction of the communication management server 104, the mail server 106 notifies the decision making portable terminal 12 that there is a decision document, and the decision item data, the attached data, and the voice data are transmitted from the communication management server 104 to the decision making portable terminal 12. .

That is, when there is a decision-maker who owns the portable terminal 12 for decision making, the decision item data, the attached data and the voice data are not transmitted to the portable terminal 12 for decision-making. Specifically, the approval server 24
Communicates with the communication management server 104 to determine whether the mobile terminal 12 for approval is outside the company.
That is, similarly to the mobile phone or the PHS, the mobile terminal for decision 12 outputs a carrier to the radio base station 14 at a predetermined time interval, and the communication management server 104 I try to get location information.

It should be noted that software for managing the schedule is installed in the approval server 24, and it is determined with reference to the schedule whether the approver is out, that is, whether the portable terminal for approval 12 is outside the company. You may do so.

More specifically, the CPU 80 of the approval server 24
Processes in accordance with the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, and transmits the decision item data, the attached data, and the voice data to the PC and the decision making portable terminal 12 owned by the decision-maker.

In the processing of FIGS. 20 and 21, the processing of steps S1 to S19 is the same as the processing shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, and a duplicate description will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 21, when it is determined in step S19 that the arbitrator owns the portable terminal 12 for approval, the CPU 80 determines whether or not the portable terminal 12 for approval is outside the company in step S201. . That is, CPU
The communication 80 communicates with the CPU 110 of the communication management server 104 to acquire the position information of the portable terminal for decision making 12 and determine whether or not the portable terminal for decision making 12 is outside the company.

If "NO" in the step S201, that is, if the decision making portable terminal 12 is in the office, the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S201, that is, if the portable terminal for decision making 12 is outside the company, the decision matter data, the attached data, and the voice data stored in the memory area 84a are transmitted to the communication management server 104 in a step S203. Then, in step S205, the decision-making destination information included in the notification information is created, and the decision-making destination information is transmitted to the notification provider server 102, and then the process ends.

After transmitting the decision item data, the attached data, the voice data, and the decision destination information to the communication management server 104, the CPU 80 of the decision making server 24 processes according to the flow charts shown in FIG. 22 and FIG. Receives the decision (answer) of the decision maker.

As shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 80 determines whether or not there is a notification of completion of data transmission from the communication management server 104 in step S211. Step S211
If "NO" in step S21, that is, if there is no notification of completion of data transmission, the process returns to step S211. On the other hand, if "YES" in the step S211, that is, if there is a notification of the completion of the data transmission, a notification information is created in a step S213 and stored in the memory area 84c. To be more precise, in step S213, the date and time information included in the notification information is created, and the notification information is created together with the decision-making destination information created earlier in step S205.

In a succeeding step S215, it is determined whether or not there is an answer from the portable terminal 12 for approval. That is, it is determined whether or not the decision making information is registered from the decision making portable terminal 12. If “NO” in the step S215, that is, if the decision information is not registered, the process proceeds to a step S221 shown in FIG. On the other hand, “YES” in step S215
If the decision information is registered, step S
At 217, the decision information (response) is stored in the memory area 84a, and at step S219, the mail server 26 is instructed to notify the report destination that the response has been made, and then the process ends.

In step S221 shown in FIG. 23, it is determined whether or not the date and time information has been updated. Specifically, by referring to the notification information and the notification history stored in the memory area 84c, it is determined whether or not the date and time information has been updated after receiving the notification of the completion of the data transmission from the notification provider server 102. If “NO” in the step S221, that is, if the date and time information is not updated, it is determined in a step S223 whether a predetermined period has elapsed from the previous notification.
That is, it is determined whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the notification of the completion of data transmission is received with reference to the notification history stored in the memory area 84c or the notification for requesting registration (answer) of the approval information. I do.

If “NO” in the step S 223, that is, if a predetermined period has not elapsed since the previous notification, FIG.
The process returns to step S215 shown in FIG. On the other hand, step S
If “YES” in 223, that is, if a predetermined period has elapsed since the previous notification, the date and time information included in the notification information is updated in step S229, that is, after the notification date and time is delayed, the process proceeds to step S215. Return.

If “YES” in the step S221, that is, if the date and time information is updated, the process proceeds to the step S221.
It is determined whether or not the notification date and time updated in 225 has passed. If “NO” in the step S225, that is, if the updated notification date and time has not elapsed, a step S21 is performed.
Return to 5. On the other hand, if “YES” is determined in the step S225, that is, if the updated notification date and time has passed, in a step S227, “enter a decision by inputting the decision to the in-house PC and the decision making portable terminal 12 owned by the decision-maker. The communication management server 104 is instructed to make a notification requesting an answer like "Please." Receiving this instruction, the communication management server 104 instructs the mail server 106 to notify the decision making portable terminal 12 of requesting an answer.

The CPU 11 of the communication management server 104
No. 0 processes according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 24 and 25 and transmits the decision item data, the attached data and the voice data to the decision making portable terminal 12.

As shown in FIG. 24, in step S241, the CPU 110 sends the decision item data
It is determined whether the attached data, the voice data, and the decision destination information have been received. If “NO” in the step S241, that is, if the decision item data, the attached data, the voice data, and the decision destination information are not received, the same step S2 is performed.
Return to 41. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S241, that is, if the decision item data, the attached data, the voice data, and the decision destination information are received, the decision item data, the attached data, and the voice data are stored in the memory area 114a in a step S243, Decision destination information in memory area 11
4b.

Subsequently, in step S245, by referring to the decision destination information stored in the memory area 114b, the portable terminal 12 for decision is notified that there is a decision document.
Instruct the mail server 106. And the CPU 110
Creates notification information including notification destination data and date and time information, and stores the notification information in the memory area 114c.

Next, in a step S249, it is determined whether or not there is an access from the portable terminal for decision making 12. If “NO” in the step S249, that is, if there is no access, the process proceeds to a step S259 shown in FIG. on the other hand,
If “YES” in the step S249, that is, if there is an access from the decision making portable terminal 12, a step S25 is performed.
It is determined whether the portable terminal for approval 12 accessed in step 1 is a legitimate terminal. Specifically, the determination is made by comparing the telephone number of the mobile terminal 12 for decision making that has been accessed with the telephone number included in the decision destination information stored in the memory area 114b.

If “NO” in the step S251, that is, if the terminal is not an authorized terminal, a warning message such as “data cannot be transmitted” is transmitted in a step S253, and the process ends. On the other hand, in step S251, “YE
S ", that is, if the terminal is a legitimate terminal, step S
At 255, the decision item data, the attached data, and the voice data are transmitted, and at step S257, the mail server 106 is instructed to notify the approval request server 24 of the completion of the data transmission, and then the process ends.

In step S259 shown in FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not the date and time information has been updated. Step S25
If “NO” in 9 is determined, that is, if there is no update of the date and time information, it is determined in step S261 whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the notification of the previous decision is made. If “NO” in the step S261, that is, if a predetermined period has not elapsed from the notification of the last decision, the process shown in FIG.
The process returns to step S249 shown in FIG. On the other hand, step S
If “YES” in 261, that is, if a predetermined period has elapsed since the notification of the last decision, step S 267 updates the date and time information, that is, after delaying the notification date and time, and returns to step S 267. It returns to S249.

If "YES" in the step S259, that is, if the date and time information has been updated, the step S259
At 263, it is determined whether or not the updated notification date and time has elapsed. If “NO” in the step S263, that is, if the updated notification date and time has not passed, the step S263 is performed as it is.
Return to 249. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S263, that is, if the updated notification date and time has passed, the mail server 106 is instructed to notify the access request to the portable terminal for decision 12 in a step S265, and then the step S267 is performed. Proceed to.

In the portable terminal 12 for approval, FIGS.
Since the processing shown in FIG. 17 is executed, duplicate description will be omitted.

According to another embodiment, since the communication management server transmits the decision item data and the like to the decision making portable terminal, there is no need to provide a mail server in the company. If the mobile terminal for approval is located in the company, the P
Only C can be notified that there is a decision, and can transmit decision item data and the like.

In another embodiment, when the authorizer loses or stolen the decision making portable terminal, he instructs the communication management server to delete the decision item data, etc. An erasure command can be transmitted to the portable terminal for approval.

In another embodiment, the decision data is transmitted to the accessing portable terminal for decision making in response to the notice of the decision from the communication management server. The decision item data or the like may be transmitted together with the notification of the existence.

In another embodiment, the communication management server manages the transmission of the decision item data according to the notification information and the notification history. You may make it. That is, the approval server manages the notification information and the notification history of the transmission of the decision item data and the notification information and the notification history of whether there is an answer. For example,
If the communication management server does not access the notification of the presence of the decision data, the communication management server may periodically instruct the mail server to notify the approval server that there is no access from the portable terminal for decision. Therefore, the approval server manages whether or not there is access according to the notification date and time or the notification history included in the notification information, and when the predetermined period has elapsed, accesses the mobile terminal for approval via the communication management server and the mail server. You can request it. In addition, when the approval request data is transmitted to the mobile terminal for approval, the approval server receives a notification of the completion of transmission from the communication management server via the mail server, and performs processing for managing whether there is an answer. You just need to move.

Furthermore, in these embodiments, the decision item data, the attached data, and the voice data are stored in the memory provided in the portable terminal for decision making. May be stored in the external recording medium. In this case, if the external recording medium is made removable to the peripheral device, the external recording medium is detached from the portable terminal for approval, and attached to the peripheral device,
It can output decision documents, catalogs, and quotations.

In these embodiments, the decision item data is output only to the display of the decision making portable terminal. However, the data may be output to peripheral devices in the same manner as the attached data. Therefore, the contents of the decision items can be easily known. However, when outputting to a TV, if the audio data is output together with the decision item data, the audio data is output from a speaker provided in the TV, and the sound of the decision item can be heard.

Furthermore, in these embodiments, only the decision items can be output by voice, but the attached documents may also be output by voice.

Furthermore, in these embodiments, only the decision items are displayed on the display of the decision making portable terminal, but it is also possible to display attached documents such as a decision document, a catalog and a quote. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an illustrative view showing one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an illustrative view showing a mobile terminal for approval shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram illustrating an example of a mobile terminal for approval shown in FIGS. 1 and 2;

FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram showing another example of the mobile terminal for approval shown in FIGS. 1 and 2;

FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of a request server and a mail server shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a part of the processing of the CPU of the approval request server shown in FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing another part of the processing of the CPU of the approval request server shown in FIG. 5;

8 is a flowchart showing another portion of the processing of the CPU of the approval request server shown in FIG.

FIG. 9 is an illustrative view showing a display example of a display of the mobile terminal for approval shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 10 is an illustrative view showing contents of a decision matter shown in FIG. 9 (C);

FIG. 11 is an illustrative view showing contents of a decision document shown in FIG. 9 (D);

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a part of the processing of the controller of the portable terminal for decision making shown in FIG. 3 or FIG. 4;

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing another part of the processing of the controller of the portable terminal for decision making shown in FIG. 3 or FIG. 4;

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing another portion of the process of the controller of the portable terminal for decision making shown in FIG. 3 or FIG. 4;

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a decision process shown in FIG. 13;

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a sound output process shown in FIG. 14;

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a data output process shown in FIG. 14;

FIG. 18 is an illustrative view showing another embodiment of the present invention;

19 is a configuration diagram of the communication management server shown in FIG.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a part of the processing of the CPU of the approval server of another embodiment.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing another portion of the processing of the CPU of the approval server in another embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing another portion of the processing of the CPU of the approval server in another embodiment.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing yet another portion of the processing by the CPU of the approval server in another embodiment.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a part of the processing of the CPU of the communication management server of another embodiment.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing another portion of the processing of the CPU of the communication management server of another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 10 decision-making system 12 decision-making portable terminal 14 wireless base station 16 public telephone network 18 public network 20 company network 22 decision-making server 24 decision-making servers 26 and 106 mail servers 28a, 28b, 28c PC 30 ... Facsimile 32 ... Printer 34 ... Copier 36 ... TV 80,90,110 ... CPU 82,92,112 ... Communication device 84,94,114 ... HDD 100 ... Short-range wireless device 102 ... Communication server 104 ... Communication management server

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Shoichiro Nakayama 2-5-5 Keihanhondori, Moriguchi-shi, Osaka Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Katsuya Sakata 2-chome, Keihanhondori, Moriguchi-shi, Osaka No. 5 Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.

Claims (30)

[Claims] 1. A main matter data receiving means for receiving main matter data corresponding to a main matter of a decision, a main matter data storage means for storing the main matter data, an attached data receiving means for receiving attached data, Attached data storage means for storing data; reception notifying means for notifying that the main matter data has been received by the main matter data receiving means; main matter data display means for visually displaying the main matter data; Presence / absence reporting means for reporting the presence / absence, a decision input means for inputting a decision on the decision document, and a decision information transmitting means for transmitting decision information corresponding to the decision inputted by the decision input means to a source of the main matter data A mobile terminal for approval. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an erasing means for erasing the main matter data stored in said main matter data storage means and the attached data stored in said attached data storage means by receiving an erasure command. Mobile terminal for approval. 3. A main matter data receiving means for receiving main matter data corresponding to a main matter of a decision, a main matter data storage means for storing the main matter data, an attached data receiving means for receiving attached data, Attached data storage means for storing data, a main matter data display means for displaying the main matter data, and a main matter data stored in the main matter data storage means and the attached data storage means by receiving an erasure command. A decision making portable terminal comprising an erasing means for erasing an erasing means for erasing stored attached data. 4. The decision-making portable terminal according to claim 3, further comprising a reception notifying unit for notifying that said main item data has been received by said main item data receiving unit. 5. The portable terminal for decision-making according to claim 3, further comprising a presence / absence notifying means for notifying the presence or absence of said attached data. 6. The apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising: a decision input unit for inputting a decision on the decision document, and a decision information transmitting unit for transmitting decision information corresponding to the decision inputted by the decision input unit. The mobile terminal for approval described in Crab. 7. The portable terminal for approval according to claim 1, wherein said main item data display means can display said attached data. 8. The mobile terminal for approval according to claim 1, further comprising external output means for outputting the attached data to an external device. 9. An audio data receiving means for receiving audio data corresponding to the main item data, an audio data storage means for storing the audio data, and an audio data output means for outputting the audio data. 9. The mobile terminal for approval according to any one of 1 to 8. 10. A system according to claim 1, further comprising a judging means for judging whether or not the person is a legitimate input person, and a permitting means for permitting display of said main matter data and input of a decision based on the judgment result of said judging means. 9. The mobile terminal for approval according to any one of 9. 11. An authentication information storage means for storing authentication information of the legitimate input person, wherein the determination means compares the authentication information stored by the authentication information storage means with the input authentication information. The mobile terminal for approval according to claim 10, further comprising a comparing unit that performs the comparison. 12. The portable terminal for approval according to claim 1, wherein said attached document includes a document relating to said written decision. 13. The decision-making portable terminal according to claim 1, further comprising a telephone function. 14. A decision data storage unit for storing decision data corresponding to a decision document, a main item data creating unit for creating main item data corresponding to main items of the decision document based on the decision data, Main item data transmitting means for transmitting data, attached data storing means for storing attached data corresponding to attached documents, attached data transmitting means for transmitting the attached data, decision information receiving means for receiving decision information, and the decision information A decision making server comprising decision making information storage means for storing the decision making information received by the receiving means. 15. The approval server according to claim 14, further comprising: audio data generating means for generating audio data of the main item data; and audio data transmitting means for transmitting the audio data. 16. A decision making server according to claim 14, further comprising a notifying means for notifying that said main matter data is present. 17. The main matter data transmitting means transmits the decision matter data to a portable terminal for decision making which has been accessed in response to the notice of the presence of the main matter data,
The decision making server according to claim 16. 18. The decision-making apparatus according to claim 17, further comprising: a first request unit for requesting access to said decision-making portable terminal when there is no access from said portable decision-making terminal to said notice of said decision item data. server. 19. A system further comprising: a second request unit that receives a notification from the communication server that there is no access, and requests access to the decision making portable terminal via the communication server.
The decision making server according to claim 14 or 15. 20. The approval server according to claim 14, further comprising requesting means for requesting transmission of said response when there is no response to said transmission of said main item data. 21. A system according to claim 14, further comprising selection means for selecting whether to permit data transmission by said data transmission means based on the position information of the portable terminal for decision making.
The approval server according to any of the above. 22. A main matter data receiving means for receiving main matter data corresponding to a main matter of a decision from a decision making server, a main matter data storing means for storing the main matter data, and receiving attached data from the decision making server. Attached data receiving means, attached data storage means for storing the attached data, main matter data transmitting means for transmitting the main matter data to the portable terminal for decision making, and attached data transmitting means for sending the attached data for the decision making. A communication server. 23. The apparatus according to claim 22, further comprising audio data receiving means for receiving audio data corresponding to the decision item data from a decision server, and audio data transmitting means for transmitting the audio data to a decision making portable terminal. Communication server. 24. When the main item data is stored by the main item data storage unit, the main item data transmission unit further includes a first notifying unit that notifies a portable terminal for decision that the main item data exists. 23. The means for transmitting the decision item data to the decision making portable terminal which has accessed in response to the notification that the main item data exists.
Or the communication server according to 23. 25. The apparatus according to claim 25, further comprising terminal determination means for determining whether or not the portable terminal for decision making access in response to the notification that the main matter data is present is an authorized terminal. Transmitting the main matter data when the mobile terminal for approval is a legitimate terminal,
The communication server according to any one of claims 22 to 24. 26. An apparatus according to claim 26, further comprising: identification information receiving means for receiving identification information of the portable terminal for decision from a decision making server; and identification information storage means for storing the identification information. 26. The communication server according to claim 25, wherein the communication server determines whether the mobile terminal for use is an authorized terminal. 27. The communication server according to claim 22, further comprising requesting means for requesting access to said decision making portable terminal when there is no access to the notice of said main matter data. 28. The communication according to claim 22, further comprising a second notifying means for notifying that there is no access to a decision making server when there is no access to the notice that the main matter data exists. server. 29. The communication server according to claim 22, further comprising third notification means for notifying the decision making server of the completion of the transmission of the main item data. 30. The main data of the main matters corresponding to the main matters of the settlement document and the attached data corresponding to the attached documents including at least the settlement document, which are created based on the settlement data corresponding to the settlement document, are stored in the portable terminal for settlement. A decision making method for displaying and making a decision using the portable terminal for decision making.