JP2004072329A - Manufacturing/inspection device management system and server for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To exchange information concerned with manufacturing/inspection devices 101 by a bulletin board system (BBS) 206 in a manufacturing/inspection device management system for managing various kinds of manufacturing/inspection devices 101 and so on. <P>SOLUTION: Since a server 200 connected to an intra-plant network 100 and an office network 300 is provided with the BBS 206 to sort and store each manufacturing/inspection device 101, a WWS Web page can be read or information can be written in the WWS Web page from the intra-plant network 100 or the office network 300 when necessary. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a manufacturing / inspection device management system for managing various manufacturing / inspection devices.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in the management of various manufacturing / inspection devices, a worker or an administrator of the device has exchanged information using a notebook dedicated to the device.
[0003]
In addition, when a failure occurs in the manufacturing / inspection device, the situation is reported to a maintenance management subcontracting company or a manufacturing company by telephone.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, when exchanging information using a dedicated notebook or the like, there has been a problem that the notebook is lost.
[0005]
Further, when a maintenance management company or the like is contacted by telephone, there is a problem that the telephone must be kept on when the person in charge of the manufacturing / inspection apparatus is absent.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problem, the invention according to claim 1 internally includes a first input unit such as an input unit, a first storage unit such as a storage unit, and a first display unit such as a display unit. A first network such as a factory network including a plurality of manufacturing / inspection devices provided with a first computer provided therein, a second input means such as an input unit therein, and a second storage device such as a storage unit Means and a second network such as an office network including a second computer having a second display means such as a display unit via a server device provided with an electronic bulletin board system therein The first storage means or the second storage means stores identification information for identifying one manufacturing / inspection apparatus among the plurality of manufacturing / inspection apparatuses, and the first computer or the second storage means stores the identification information. 2 compilation The operator operating the data selects one manufacturing / inspection apparatus for which the user wants to browse the bulletin board Web page by the first input means or the second input means, and selects the second manufacturing / inspection apparatus operated by the operator. The first computer or the second computer transmits specific information corresponding to the selected manufacturing / inspection apparatus from the specific information stored in the first storage means or the second storage means, and a browse request signal. Transmitting to the electronic bulletin board system, the electronic bulletin board system transmits a bulletin board Web page corresponding to the transmitted specific information to the first computer or the second computer operated by the operator, The first computer or the second computer operated by the operator displays the transmitted bulletin board Web page on the bulletin board. The first computer or the second computer including the first display means or the second display means for displaying on the bulletin board Web page displayed on the first display means or the second display means. The operator who operates the device inputs message information to a predetermined portion of the displayed bulletin board Web page using the first input means or the second input means, and inputs the message information, The specific information corresponding to the manufacturing / inspection device on the displayed bulletin board Web page is transmitted to the electronic bulletin board system, and the electronic bulletin board system classifies the transmitted message information for each manufacturing / inspection device. It is characterized by being stored.
[0007]
Therefore, by browsing the bulletin board Web page, information exchange on the manufacturing / inspection apparatus becomes possible.
[0008]
In addition, since past messages can be viewed on the bulletin board Web page, it is also possible to confirm a response in the event of a failure in the manufacturing / inspection device.
[0009]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, according to a second aspect of the present invention, in the manufacturing / inspection apparatus management system according to the first aspect, the first network and the server device use a UDP (User Datagram Protocol). Wherein the server device is connected to a third network such as a public line network including a public line.
[0010]
Therefore, by connecting the public line network to the server device, it is possible to easily grasp the state of the device from a remote place using a portable terminal.
[0011]
Further, since the authentication of the server device becomes unnecessary, the control load on the first computer in the manufacturing / inspection device is reduced.
[0012]
In order to solve the above problem, the invention according to claim 3 is a server device included in a manufacturing / inspection device management system, wherein the system internally stores first input means such as an input unit and storage. A first network such as a factory network including a plurality of manufacturing / inspection apparatuses provided with a first computer including a first storage unit such as a unit and a first display unit such as a display unit; A second computer such as an office network including a second computer including a second input unit such as an input unit, a second storage unit such as a storage unit, and a second display unit such as a display unit therein. And the second network is connected via the server device provided with an electronic bulletin board system therein, and the first storage means or the second storage means stores one of the plurality of manufacturing / inspection apparatuses. Inspection device An operator who stores specific information for specifying and operates the first computer or the second computer desires to browse a bulletin board Web page by using the first input means or the second input means. The first computer or the second computer operated by the operator after selecting one manufacturing / inspection apparatus, the first computer or the second computer reads the specific information from the specific information stored in the first storage unit or the second storage unit. The specific information corresponding to the selected manufacturing / inspection device and the browsing request signal are transmitted to the electronic bulletin board system, and the electronic bulletin board system displays a bulletin board Web page corresponding to the transmitted specific information by the operator. The first computer or the second computer that is operated is transmitted to the first computer or the second computer, and the first computer that is operated by the operator is transmitted. Or the second computer displays the transmitted bulletin board Web page on the first display means or the second display means, and displays the bulletin board Web page on the first display means or the first display means. An operator who operates the first computer or the second computer having the second display means determines in advance the displayed bulletin board Web page by the first input means or the second input means. The message information is input to the designated portion, and the input message information and the specific information corresponding to the manufacturing / inspection device of the displayed bulletin board Web page are transmitted to the electronic bulletin board system, and the electronic bulletin board is transmitted. The system is characterized in that the transmitted message information is classified and stored for each of the manufacturing / inspection devices. Server device.
[0013]
Therefore, by browsing the bulletin board Web page, information exchange on the manufacturing / inspection apparatus becomes possible.
[0014]
In addition, since past messages can be viewed on the bulletin board Web page, it is also possible to confirm a response in the event of a failure in the manufacturing / inspection device.
[0015]
In order to solve the above problem, according to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the server device according to the third aspect is connected to a third network such as a public line network including a public line, and And the server device are connected using UDP (User Datagram Protocol).
[0016]
Therefore, by connecting the public line network to the server device, it is possible to easily grasp the state of the device from a remote place using a portable terminal.
[0017]
Further, since the authentication of the server device becomes unnecessary, the control load on the first computer in the manufacturing / inspection device is reduced.
[0018]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0019]
(First Embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a manufacturing / inspection apparatus management system.
[0020]
The manufacturing / inspection device management system is configured by connecting a factory network 100 and an office network 300 via a server device 200. These may be connected using a dedicated line or a public line. Alternatively, the connection may be made using an Internet line or a LAN.
[0021]
The factory network 100 is generally configured by connecting a plurality of manufacturing / inspection apparatuses 101 to one another.
[0022]
The office network 300 includes a computer 310.
[0023]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the manufacturing / inspection apparatus 101 in the factory network 100.
[0024]
As shown in FIG. 2, the manufacturing / inspection apparatus 101 includes a computer 102.
[0025]
The computer 102 includes a storage unit 103 as a first storage unit, a detection unit 104, a transmission unit 105, and a control unit 106.
[0026]
The storage unit 103 stores identification information In such as a serial number of an apparatus for identifying one manufacturing / inspection apparatus among the plurality of manufacturing / inspection apparatuses 101 included in the factory network 100. _n I remember.
[0027]
In the manufacturing / inspection apparatus 101, when any operation such as a start operation for starting a processing operation of a product or measurement of a manufacturing process time is completed, or during the operation, the detection unit 104 changes the operation to state information Is. _n Detected as
[0028]
The transmitting unit 105 transmits the state information Is _n And specific information In _n Is transmitted to the server device 200. Specific information In _n Is information for specifying the manufacturing / inspection apparatus 101.
[0029]
The control unit 106 controls operations of these units in the computer 102.
[0030]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the server device 200.
[0031]
The server device 200 includes a reception unit 201, a storage unit 202, a transmission unit 203, and a control unit 204.
[0032]
The receiving unit 201 transmits the status information Is transmitted from the transmitting unit 105 of the computer 102 in the manufacturing / inspection apparatus 101. _n And specific information In _n And the status information request signal QIs from the office network 300.
[0033]
The storage unit 202 stores the received state information Is _n And specific information In _n Are stored in chronological order for each manufacturing / inspection apparatus 101 by a procedure described later in detail.
[0034]
In response to a request from the office network 300, the transmitting unit 203 transmits the status information Is of the manufacturing / inspection device 101 whose status is desired to be grasped. _n To the office network 300.
[0035]
The control unit 204 stores the state information Is in the storage unit 202. _n And specific information In _n This is for controlling the operation of each unit in the server device 200, for example, when storing the pair with the specific information in time series.
[0036]
FIG. 4 shows the specific information In stored in the storage unit 202 when the factory network 100 is composed of n units of manufacturing / inspection devices 101. _n State information Is for _n FIG.
[0037]
State information Is _n Are, for example, totaling start time, operation time, automatic operation time, abnormal stop time, processing quantity, defective item name, defective item quantity, remaining amount of consumables, scheduled replacement date of consumables, device specification information, etc. , Device specification information and the like are transmitted to the server device 200 only at the start of the device operation, for example. _n Is controlled by the control unit 106 so as to be transmitted to the server device 200 as needed.
[0038]
State information Is transmitted from manufacturing / inspection apparatus 101 to server apparatus 200 as needed _n Are stored in chronological order and made into a database.
[0039]
Database is state information Is _n Create according to the type. For example, it is a production status database, an operation status database, a device specification database, or the like.
[0040]
State information Is _n Are not limited to the items described above, and the control unit 106 can also control the detection unit 104 to detect items suitable for various devices installed in the factory network 100.
[0041]
Also, in the figure, state information Is _n Is transmitted every second, but is not limited to this, and can be freely set according to the performance of the computer 102 and the server device 200 in the device, the connection speed between the factory network 100 and the server device 200, and the like. May be.
[0042]
In particular, the connection between the network 100 in the factory and the server device 200 utilizes UDP (User Datagram Protocol), which eliminates the need for authentication of the server device 200. Therefore, the control load of the computer 102 in the manufacturing / inspection device is reduced. While decreasing, specific information In _n And state information Is _n Can be transmitted faster and more frequently, and the storage unit 202 in the server device 200 always stores the latest state information Is. _n Can be stored.
[0043]
The office network 300 includes a computer 310 including a selection unit 301, a transmission unit 302, a reception unit 303, a display unit 304, and a control unit 305. The computer 310 can include a plurality of computers.
[0044]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the computer 310 in the office network 300.
[0045]
The selection unit 301 is for selecting the manufacturing / inspection apparatus 101 for which the situation is to be grasped.
[0046]
The transmission unit 302 includes identification information In for identifying the selected manufacturing / inspection apparatus 101. _n And a status information request signal QIs to the server device 200. Specific information In for specifying the manufacturing / inspection device 101 _n May be stored in a storage medium readable by the computer 310 or a storage unit (not shown) provided in the computer 310 in association with the manufacturing / inspection apparatus, and may be read out by the control of the control unit 305 as needed.
[0047]
The receiving unit 303 transmits the status information Is transmitted from the server 200. _n And the display unit 304 displays the received state information Is. _n Is displayed.
[0048]
The control unit 305 controls the operation of each of these units.
[0049]
Next, the operation in the present embodiment will be described.
[0050]
FIG. 6 shows the state information Is from the manufacturing / inspection apparatus 101. _n 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of transmitting a message.
[0051]
First, the control unit 106 in the manufacturing / inspection apparatus 101 uses the detection unit 104 to change the operation and specifications of the manufacturing / inspection apparatus 101 into state information Is _n (Step S1).
[0052]
Next, the identification information In of the manufacturing / inspection apparatus 101 stored in the storage unit 103 in advance. _n And the state information Is detected in step S1 _n Is transmitted from transmitting section 105 to server apparatus 200 (step S2). The processing of steps S1 and S2 is executed under the control of the control unit 106.
[0053]
Specific information In received from receiving unit 201 _n And state information Is _n Are stored in the storage unit 202 in time series for each specific information In (step S3), and the operation illustrated in FIG. 6 ends. The process in step S3 is executed based on the control of the control unit 204. Specific information In stored _n And state information Is _n Are stored in association with each other as shown in FIG.
[0054]
Next, an operation until the state information Is of the manufacturing / inspection apparatus 101 is displayed on the display unit 304 in the office network 300 will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0055]
FIG. 7 shows the state information Is from the server 200. _n 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of receiving a request.
[0056]
First, the selecting unit 301 provided in the computer 310 in the office network 300 selects the manufacturing / inspection device 101 whose situation is desired to be grasped (step S21). Next, specific information In corresponding to the selected manufacturing / inspection apparatus 101 _n And the status information request signal QIs are transmitted to the server device 200 by the transmission unit 302 (step S22). The processes of steps S21 and S22 are executed by the control unit 305.
[0057]
Next, the specific information In is received by the receiving unit 201 in the server device 200. _n And the status information request signal QIs (step S23). Then, the state information Is stored in the storage unit 202 _n Of the received specific information In _n State information Is corresponding to _n Is transmitted to the computer 310 to which the state information request signal QIs has been transmitted by the transmitting unit 203. _n Is transmitted (step S24). The processes of steps S23 and S24 are executed by the control unit 204.
[0058]
Then, the receiving unit 303 outputs the state information Is. _n Is received (step S25), the status information Is is displayed on the display unit 304. _n Is displayed (step S26). The processes of steps S25 and S26 are executed by the control unit 305.
[0059]
State information Is on the display unit 304 _n 8 is shown in FIG.
[0060]
State information Is such as the processing quantity, defective quantity, abnormal stop count, and operation totaling start time of the desired manufacturing / inspection apparatus received by the receiving unit 303. _n Is displayed on the display unit 304 of the computer 310.
[0061]
State information Is described above _n It is also possible to perform the receiving operation automatically at any time once the operation of receiving is received, and to automatically update the display of the display unit 304 each time.
[0062]
Further, although the manufacturing / inspection apparatus whose status is desired to be grasped is selected by the selection unit 301, even if the user of the computer 310 selects the desired manufacturing / inspection apparatus, the control unit 305 of the computer 310 may be selected. Thus, the manufacturing / inspection apparatus may be selected by a preset control.
[0063]
According to the present embodiment described above, by connecting the factory network 100 and the office network 300 via the server device 200, the status information Is of the manufacturing / inspection device 101 is obtained. _n Can be stored in the storage unit 202 of the server device 200 at any time, and the computer 310 of the office network 300 always stores the latest state information Is from the storage unit 202 of the server device 200. _n And the device can be remotely managed / monitored.
[0064]
Further, since the device 101 to be monitored and the computer 310 to be monitored are configured in different networks of the factory network 100 and the office network 300, respectively, there is an effect that the monitoring security of the device is improved.
[0065]
When the office network 300 is located within a maintenance / management company for manufacturing / inspection devices or a manufacturing company for manufacturing / inspection devices, it is possible to monitor the status of the devices remotely without going to the factory where the devices are installed. In addition, when the office network 300 is in the management department of the company to which the factory belongs, there is an effect that the status of all the devices in the factory can be managed in time series in the management department. .
[0066]
Further, the connection between the network 100 in the factory and the server device 200 utilizes the UDP, so that the authentication of the server device 200 becomes unnecessary, so that the control load of the computer 102 in the device is reduced and the specific information In _n And state information Is _n Can be transmitted faster and more frequently, and the storage unit 202 in the server device 200 always stores the latest state information Is. _n Can be stored.
[0067]
In step S23, the latest state information Is _n Is extracted and transmitted, but the specific information In stored in the storage unit 202 is _n All state information Is corresponding to _n May be transmitted.
[0068]
(Second embodiment)
FIG. 9 shows a configuration diagram of a server device 200 according to the second embodiment.
[0069]
The server device 200 according to the second embodiment is obtained by providing the server device 200 according to the first embodiment with an auxiliary storage unit 205 as a third storage unit. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.
[0070]
The status information Is transmitted from the manufacturing / inspection device 101 to the server device 200 as needed. _n And the specific information In _n Is stored in the auxiliary storage unit 205, and when a predetermined capacity or a predetermined time is reached, the state information Is stored up to that time is stored. _n And specific information In _n Are moved to the storage unit 202 in a lump.
[0071]
Then, the state information Is moved collectively from the auxiliary storage unit 205 _n And specific information In _n Are stored in the storage unit 202 in a time-series manner for each manufacturing / inspection apparatus 101 as in the first embodiment.
[0072]
The prescribed capacity or prescribed time preset in the auxiliary storage unit 205 is based on the performance of the auxiliary storage unit 205, the number of devices in the factory network 100, that is, the transmitted state information Is. _n And specific information In _n Determined based on the number of pairs with
[0073]
Note that a plurality of auxiliary storage units 205 may be provided in the server device 200, and the devices in the factory network 100 may be separated into the plurality of auxiliary storage units 205.
[0074]
Other operations are the same as those of the first embodiment.
[0075]
According to the second embodiment described above, by providing the auxiliary storage unit 205 in the server device 200, the status information Is transmitted from the manufacturing / inspection device 101 _n And specific information In _n Can be reliably received.
[0076]
The state information Is transmitted from the manufacturing / inspection apparatus 101 _n And the status information Is from the computer 310 _n Are performed for different storage means, respectively, so that the operation can be performed quickly.
[0077]
Furthermore, if the storage capacity is set to be increased in the auxiliary storage unit 205 until the recovery, such as when the storage unit 202 is damaged, the status information Is _n Can be stored reliably.
[0078]
(Third embodiment)
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a manufacturing / inspection apparatus management system according to the third embodiment.
[0079]
The service network 400 includes a public line, and is configured to be connectable to the server device 200 from a service server 401 or a portable information terminal 402 such as a mobile phone or a PDA.
[0080]
From the service server 401 or the portable information terminal 402, the identification information In of the manufacturing / inspection apparatus 101 whose situation is desired to be grasped. _n Is input to the server device 200 together with the status information request signal QIs.
[0081]
The server device 200 receives the status information request signal QIs and the specific information In from the service network 400. _n Is received, the received specific information In _n State information Is corresponding to _n From the storage unit 202, and the transmission unit 203 sends the status information Is to the portable information terminal or the like to which the status information request signal QIs is transmitted. _n Send
[0082]
According to the present embodiment, when the person in charge of the apparatus or the maintenance manager is not in the factory or office, the state of the apparatus can be easily grasped from a remote place.
[0083]
(Fourth embodiment)
FIG. 11 shows a block diagram of a computer 102 according to the fourth embodiment.
[0084]
The computer 102 according to the fourth embodiment includes a receiving unit 107, a display unit 108 as a first display unit, and an input unit 109 as a first input unit in addition to the configuration of the first embodiment. It is.
[0085]
The receiving unit 107 is for receiving a bulletin board Web page, which is transmitted from the server device 200 and described in detail later.
[0086]
The display unit 108 is for displaying the bulletin board Web page received by the receiving unit 107 using a function of a Web browser installed in the computer 102.
[0087]
The input unit 109 includes a keyboard, a pointing device, and the like. The input unit 109 inputs message information Mg on the bulletin board Web page displayed on the display unit 108, and displays a message such as a new registration button or a set button on the bulletin board Web page being viewed. This is for selecting the type KMg.
[0088]
FIG. 12 is a block diagram of a computer 310 according to the fourth embodiment.
[0089]
The computer 310 according to the fourth embodiment has an input unit 306 as a second input unit and a storage unit 307 as a second storage unit in addition to the configuration of the first embodiment.
[0090]
The input unit 306 functions in the same manner as the input unit 109 provided in the computer 102 and includes a keyboard, a pointing device, and the like, and inputs and browses message information Mg on a bulletin board Web page displayed on the display unit 304. For selecting a message type KMg such as a button such as a new post button on the bulletin board Web page.
[0091]
The storage unit 307 stores identification information In such as a serial number of an apparatus for identifying one manufacturing / inspection apparatus among a plurality of manufacturing / inspection apparatuses 101 included in the factory network 100. _n I remember.
[0092]
FIG. 13 shows a display example of a bulletin board Web page displayed on the display units 108 and 304 provided in the computers 102 and 310 in the factory network 100 and the office network 300. The electronic bulletin board system described later builds a bulletin board Web page for each manufacturing / inspection apparatus 101.
[0093]
When posting a message on the bulletin board Web page of the desired manufacturing / inspection apparatus 101, the computer operator inputs a name, an e-mail address, a reference URL, a title, and a text via the input units 109 and 306, and transmits the message information Mg. The information is transmitted from the units 105 and 302 to the server device 200.
[0094]
Here, when posting a message to the bulletin board, the user normally selects and inputs either "new" or "reply". "New" means that the message is posted on the bulletin board Web page as usual, and "reply" This is a case where a message is posted in a reply format to a desired message among messages being viewed. The message type Mgg is transmitted as a message type KMg, which is different from "new" and "reply", in pairs.
[0095]
FIG. 14 shows a block diagram of a server device 200 according to the fourth embodiment.
[0096]
The server device 200 according to the fourth embodiment is provided with an electronic bulletin board system 206 in addition to the configuration of the first embodiment.
[0097]
The electronic bulletin board system 206 includes a message registration unit 206a, a message storage unit 206b, and a Web page creation unit 206c.
[0098]
The message registration unit 206a is a unit that executes registration of the message information Mg transmitted from the computers 102 and 310 to the electronic bulletin board system 206, and processes before and after the registration. Specifically, a function is provided for receiving the message information Mg, determining the message type Kmg, and storing it in the message storage unit 206b.
[0099]
The message storage unit 206b has a function of storing the received message information Mg for each manufacturing / inspection apparatus 101 according to the message type Kmg, and transmitting the stored message to the Web page creation unit 206c when browsing.
[0100]
On the other hand, the Web page creation unit 206c functions when browsing the message stored in the message storage unit 206b. Specifically, the Web page creation unit 206c sends desired production / production data from the computers 102 and 310 in the factory network 100 and office network 300. When the browsing request signal Sg of the bulletin board Web page of the inspection apparatus 101 is transmitted to the server device 200, the server 200 has a function of receiving a corresponding message from the message storage unit 206b and creating a browsable bulletin board Web page.
[0101]
Thereby, the transmitting unit 203 transmits the bulletin board Web page created to the computer that transmitted the viewing request signal Sg.
[0102]
The other configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the detailed description is omitted.
[0103]
Next, the operation in the present embodiment will be described.
[0104]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the browsing / posting operation of the bulletin board Web page.
[0105]
Here, an operation of browsing / posting a bulletin board Web page from the computer 102 provided in the manufacturing / inspection apparatus 101 in the factory network 100 will be described. The same is true.
[0106]
First, the operator selects, using the input unit 109, the manufacturing / inspection device 101 that wants to browse / post the bulletin board Web page from the selection screen shown in FIG. 16 displayed on the display unit 108 of the computer 102 (step S40).
[0107]
Specific information In corresponding to the manufacturing / inspection apparatus 101 selected from the specific information stored in the storage unit 103 _n And a browsing request signal Sg are transmitted from the transmitting unit 105 to the server device 200 (step S41). The process of step S41 is executed based on the control of the control unit 106.
[0108]
Next, the receiving unit 201 of the server device 200 _n After receiving the pair of the browsing request signal Sg (step S42), the message storage unit 206b of the electronic bulletin board system 206 sends the received specific information In _n Is transmitted to the Web page creation unit 206c (step S43).
[0109]
Thereby, the Web page creation unit 206c creates a browsable bulletin board Web page based on the message information transmitted from the message storage unit 206 (Step S44).
[0110]
Then, the created bulletin board Web page is transmitted from the transmission unit 203 to the computer 102 (step S45). The processing from step S42 to step S45 is executed under the control of the control unit 204.
[0111]
Then, the transmitted bulletin board Web page is received by the receiving unit 107 (step S46), and the display unit 108 displays the bulletin board Web page (step S47). The processes in steps S46 and S47 are executed based on the control of the control unit 106.
[0112]
The operator inputs the message information Mg into the predetermined portion displayed on the display unit 108 from the input unit 109, and selects a new post button or a reply post button as the message type KMg (step S48).
[0113]
Thereafter, under the control of the control unit 106, the pair of the input message information Mg and the selected message type KMg, and the specific information In of the manufacturing / inspection apparatus 101 being viewed. _n Is transmitted from the transmitting unit 105 to the server device 200 (step S49).
[0114]
A pair of the transmitted message information Mg and the message type KMg, and the specific information In _n Is received by the receiving unit 201 (step S50), the received specific information In is received by the message registration unit 206a. _n The message information Mg is stored in the message storage unit 206b by determining whether the message is a new post or a reply post in accordance with the message type KMg for each message (step S51). The processing from step S50 to step S51 is executed based on the control of the control unit 204. Thus, the process illustrated in FIG. 15 ends.
[0115]
In the above-described message storage unit 206b, a message is stored for each piece of specific information, and a bulletin board Web page is created for each manufacturing / inspection apparatus 101 so as to be viewable. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an "information exchange bulletin board" Or "abnormal or urgent information bulletin board". A signal for identifying the bulletin board may be transmitted to the server together with the browsing request signal Sg.
[0116]
According to the present embodiment, an electronic bulletin board system 206 is provided in a server device connected to the factory network 100 and the office network 300, and a bulletin board Web page is stored for each manufacturing / inspection apparatus. It is possible to remotely confirm a message from an operator or the like and take a response.
[0117]
In addition, since past messages can be viewed on the bulletin board Web page, it is also possible to confirm a response in the event of a failure in the manufacturing / inspection device.
[0118]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, a bulletin board Web page is provided by providing an electronic bulletin board system in a server device connected to a factory network and an office network and classifying and storing each of the manufacturing / inspection devices. By browsing, it is possible to exchange information on the manufacturing / inspection apparatus.
[0119]
For example, if the office network is located within a maintenance management company or a manufacturing company of the device, the company does not go to the factory where the device is installed, but browses a bulletin board Web page on a computer within the office network, and allows the worker in the factory to access the bulletin board. It is possible to confirm and respond to messages from.
[0120]
In addition, since past messages can be viewed on the bulletin board Web page, it is also possible to confirm a response in the event of a failure in the manufacturing / inspection device.
[0121]
Information on devices can be viewed remotely, and if the office network is within the management department of the company to which the factory belongs, the status of all devices in the factory can be managed in chronological order. There are effects such as being possible.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a manufacturing / inspection apparatus management system.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a manufacturing / inspection device in a factory network.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a server device.
FIG. 4 shows state information Is stored in a storage unit. _n Table showing.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a computer in an office network.
FIG. 6 shows status information Is from the manufacturing / inspection device. _n 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of transmitting a message.
FIG. 7 shows status information Is from a server device. _n 5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of receiving a request.
FIG. 8 shows state information Is on the display unit. _n Display example.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a server device according to a second embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a manufacturing / inspection apparatus management system according to a third embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a block diagram of a computer 102 according to a fourth embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a block diagram of a computer 310 according to a fourth embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a display example of a bulletin board Web page.
FIG. 14 is a block diagram of a server device 200 according to a fourth embodiment.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a browsing / posting operation of a bulletin board Web page.
FIG. 16 is a display example of a selection screen.
[Explanation of symbols]
100 Factory Network
101 Manufacturing / Inspection Equipment
102 Computer
103 storage unit
104 detector
105 transmission unit
106 control unit
107 receiver
108 Display
109 Input section
200 server device
201 Receiver
202 Storage unit
203 transmission unit
204 control unit
205 Auxiliary storage unit
206 Electronic bulletin board system
206a Message registration unit
206b Message storage unit
206c Web page creation unit
300 office network
301 Selector
302 transmission unit
303 Receiver
304 display
305 control unit
306 Input section
307 storage unit
310 Computer
400 service network
401 Service Server
402 Mobile information terminal
Is _n State information
In _n Specific information
QIs status information request signal
Ic _n Operation information
Ips _n Special status information
Ia Destination information
Mg message information
KMg message type
Sg browsing request signal

Claims (4)

A first network including a plurality of manufacturing / inspection apparatuses provided with a first computer including a first input unit, a first storage unit, and a first display unit therein;
A second network including a second computer having a second input means, a second storage means, and a second display means therein;
Connected via a server device with an electronic bulletin board system inside,
The first storage unit or the second storage unit stores identification information for identifying one manufacturing / inspection device among the plurality of manufacturing / inspection devices,
An operator operating the first computer or the second computer selects one manufacturing / inspection apparatus for which the user wants to browse a bulletin board Web page by using the first input means or the second input means,
The first computer or the second computer operated by the operator corresponds to the manufacturing / inspection apparatus selected from the specific information stored in the first storage unit or the second storage unit. Transmitting specific information and a browsing request signal to the electronic bulletin board system,
The electronic bulletin board system transmits a bulletin board Web page corresponding to the transmitted specific information to the first computer or the second computer operated by the operator,
The first computer or the second computer operated by the operator displays the transmitted bulletin board Web page on the first display means or the second display means,
An operator operating the first computer or the second computer including the first display means or the second display means displaying the bulletin board Web page is provided by the first input means or the second input means. Inputting message information into a predetermined portion of the displayed bulletin board Web page, and specifying the input message information and the displayed bulletin board Web page corresponding to the manufacturing / inspection apparatus. And information to the electronic bulletin board system,
The electronic bulletin board system is characterized in that the transmitted message information is classified and stored for each of the manufacturing / inspection devices, and the management system for manufacturing / inspection devices is characterized in that: The manufacturing / inspection apparatus management system according to claim 1,
The first network and the server device are connected using UDP (User Datagram Protocol),
The manufacturing / inspection device management system, wherein the server device is connected to a third network including a public line. A server device included in a manufacturing / inspection device management system, wherein the system includes a first computer including a first input unit, a first storage unit, and a first display unit. A first network comprising a manufacturing / inspection device of
A second network including a second computer having a second input means, a second storage means, and a second display means therein;
Connected via the server device provided with an electronic bulletin board system inside,
The first storage unit or the second storage unit stores identification information for identifying one manufacturing / inspection device among the plurality of manufacturing / inspection devices,
An operator operating the first computer or the second computer selects one manufacturing / inspection apparatus for which the user wants to browse a bulletin board Web page by using the first input means or the second input means,
The first computer or the second computer operated by the operator corresponds to the manufacturing / inspection apparatus selected from the specific information stored in the first storage unit or the second storage unit. Transmitting specific information and a browsing request signal to the electronic bulletin board system,
The electronic bulletin board system transmits a bulletin board Web page corresponding to the transmitted specific information to the first computer or the second computer operated by the operator,
The first computer or the second computer operated by the operator displays the transmitted bulletin board Web page on the first display means or the second display means,
An operator operating the first computer or the second computer including the first display means or the second display means displaying the bulletin board Web page is provided by the first input means or the second input means. Inputting message information into a predetermined portion of the displayed bulletin board Web page, and specifying the input message information and the displayed bulletin board Web page corresponding to the manufacturing / inspection apparatus. And information to the electronic bulletin board system,
The server apparatus, wherein the electronic bulletin board system classifies the transmitted message information for each manufacturing / inspection apparatus and stores the classified message information. The server device according to claim 3 is connected to a third network including a public line,
The server device, wherein the first network and the server device are connected by using UDP (User Datagram Protocol).

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