JP3616825B2 - Virtual database system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
The present invention reflects the change of the location code of the information and the update of the contents by the information supplier without reporting to the terminal user or requiring an operation, and the terminal user is a terminal other than his / her frequently used terminal. However, the present invention relates to a virtual database system that can output information in the same manner as a terminal that is frequently used.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, as represented by the Internet, for example, various types of information such as Internet sites are stored on the server, and a personal computer is connected to these servers to obtain desired information from the server. Can be done.
[0003]
The above-mentioned technology can be easily realized from devices other than personal computers by adopting the same setting and technology that converts to a unified standard. The contents of the Internet site can be displayed using a screen, or various buttons and characters can be input by key operation of a mobile phone.
[0004]
In this way, reflecting the widespread use of Internet technology, various services are provided on Internet sites. The most frequently used service is the so-called search service. This search service is used when the operator of the Internet site registers with the search service provider when the Internet site is registered in the search service. And let searchers search for free.
[0005]
By doing so, a person who stores the Internet site on the server also serves as an advertisement for his / her Internet site, and the searcher can easily obtain necessary information by searching. Also, as a common practice on the Internet, register the address of the Internet site that you often connect to, for example, your Internet site, and register this as the “mutual link” and the address of another Internet site. Then, by having their Internet site addresses registered in other Internet sites, they are promoted to each other.
[0006]
The act of registering one's well-connected Internet site as described above must be registered on a personal computer that you frequently use, even if you do not take the method of linking to your own Internet site as described above. It is also possible to leave.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, in the Internet, a person who has stored an Internet site on a server is often used personally for his / her own opinion, philosophy and information he / she has obtained. Often show up-to-date information on the Internet site to increase advertising effectiveness. On the other hand, a person who connects to an Internet site often connects to obtain the newest information, as well as information to be obtained.
[0008]
Considering the above points, the services provided on the Internet have the following problems. For example, in terms of registering your frequently connected site, it has been registered on a personal computer that you use frequently so that you cannot use it if you use another personal computer. there were.
[0009]
Of course, it's not the case when you store it on a floppy disk and carry it with you, but in a laptop or mobile personal computer that can be easily carried, a floppy disk drive is standard equipment on the go. Things are extremely rare, and are usually separate and externally attached, so it is overwhelmingly useless even if they are stored on a floppy disk and carried around.
[0010]
Therefore, if you register an Internet site address that you connect frequently to an Internet site, you can use it on another personal computer instead of your personal computer as long as it is a personal computer that can connect to the Internet. It becomes possible.
[0011]
In the above case, first, for example, the Internet site is basically intended for disclosure, so if you register information that you do not want to be disclosed to a third party or the address of the Internet site, you can identify the user on the server or Internet site. It is necessary to set a name and password. The technology for publishing an Internet site when the user identification name and password are set and these verifications are correct is not special at present.
[0012]
The problem described above is that when the address of a frequently used Internet site registered in the Internet site is changed, it is necessary to change the address of the Internet site by one's hand one by one. In other words, the Internet site operator may display the changed address for a certain period of time on the Internet site of the old address. In such a case, the Internet site operator knows the address of the changed Internet site by himself, There is a trouble of having to change it.
[0013]
In addition, even though the Internet site address has been changed for a certain period of time, the Internet address of the old address was notified for a certain period of time. There is a state in which it is not known whether it has been changed or the Internet site itself has disappeared. In such a case, not only the inconvenience of those who use the Internet site, but also the disadvantage that the advertisement effect by the disclosure is diminished for the operator of the Internet site.
[0014]
By the way, the above-mentioned problems occur in the same way when considering that devices other than personal computers are connected to the Internet. That is, for example, in the case of a mobile phone that can be connected to the Internet, if the address of the Internet site is changed as described above, the provider that currently provides the Internet connection service to the mobile phone changes, but it is registered with this supplier. Considering the overwhelming number of Internet sites that have not been used, basically, it becomes necessary for the user of the mobile phone to re-register the Internet site address registered in his / her mobile phone.
[0015]
In addition, if you do not know the change of the address of the Internet site, you do not know whether the Internet site has disappeared or the address of the Internet site has changed, as well as the address of the changed Internet site. A situation similar to a personal computer occurs.
[0016]
In addition, the problem regarding the registration of the address of the Internet site is similar in that the telephone number registered in the mobile phone corresponds to the address of the Internet site. Therefore, the mobile phone has a similar problem specific to the mobile phone. Yes.
[0017]
That is, multiple other phone numbers registered on your cell phone are different if the user remembers them in their heads or wrote them down in a memo, but they can only be used on their cell phones Even if you try to make a call using a public phone or another (mobile) phone, you may not remember the phone number registered in your mobile phone.
[0018]
Also, when the phone number is changed, it takes time and effort to report to the friend acquaintance that the phone number has been changed. On the other hand, the side receiving the report that the phone number has been changed changes the phone number. There is a trouble that the work must be performed one by one on his (mobile) phone.
[0019]
In addition, when you buy a new mobile phone, it is different if you have a special storage device, but in most cases, it is a new mobile phone or a phone that has been registered to the mobile phone you have been using. The trouble of having to re-enter the number arises, and considering the speed of buying a new mobile phone in recent years, the effort to learn the operation of a new mobile phone is added first, and this work is very troublesome.
[0020]
The present invention solves the above-mentioned problem and reflects the change of the location code and the update of the contents of the information performed by the information supplier without reporting to the terminal user or requiring an operation, and the use of the terminal It is an object of the present invention to provide a virtual database system that can output information in the same way as a terminal that is frequently used even if it is not a terminal that is frequently used by the person.
[0021]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention reads out from the server information database a virtual database in which records corresponding to the identification number are registered together with other identification numbers by the terminal user, and collects them in the virtual database. Self-identification number records The terminal user (self) Change at the terminal, the server confirms the change of the content of the record associated with the self identification number in the virtual database of the self identification number, and when there is a change, it changes to the self identification number in the information database The contents of the corresponding record are changed.
[0022]
In this way, when the information supplier changes the location code of the information in the information database record stored in the server or updates the content, the terminal user performs a special operation other than reading the virtual database. You can know the latest status that reflects changes in location codes and content updates without having to use it. It can be used in the same way as a terminal. On the other hand, the information supplier does not need to report the change of the location code of the information to the terminal user one by one, and can surely notify the terminal user when the contents are updated.
[0023]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The virtual database system of the present invention comprises a terminal and a server connected to the network via the Internet, and the server is a record in which information, the location code of the information, and the name of the information are associated with an identification number. Information database, and extracted from this information database Self and A virtual database in which other identification numbers are registered is provided for each identification number, and when the virtual database of the identification number is read from the terminal, the server And others When the record corresponding to the identification number is read out from the information database and output, and when the virtual database of the identification number of the self is read from the terminal and the content of the record of the identification number is changed, The server confirms the change of the content of the record associated with the self identification number in the virtual database of the self identification number, and when there is a change, the record of the record corresponding to the self identification number in the information database The contents are to be changed.
[0024]
In the present invention, each term means the following.
The “terminal” means, for example, a personal computer, a (mobile) phone that can be connected to the Internet (hereinafter simply referred to as “phone”), and the like.
“Terminal user” means, for example, a personal computer user or a telephone user who stores a virtual database in a server and reads the virtual database as necessary.
[0025]
“Information” means, for example, on the Internet site, the content itself shown on the Internet site, or on the phone, personal information of the owner of the telephone number.
“Location code” means, for example, an address for an Internet site, a telephone number for a telephone, and the like.
“Name” means, for example, the name of a site on an Internet site, the name of the owner of a telephone number on a telephone, and the like.
[0026]
The “virtual database” is the same type as the Internet site stored in the server. In the Internet site, at least a record in which the address (location code) of the Internet site and the site name (name) are associated, and in the telephone, at least a phone call. It means a collection of records in which numbers and addresses (location codes) are associated with owners (names) of the telephone numbers.
[0027]
“Information supplier” basically means an operator of an Internet site, but in the present invention, the terminal user makes a change such as increasing or deleting records in a virtual database stored in the server. Only occasionally will the terminal user be regarded as the information supplier.
[0028]
That is, the terminal user is a user when using a personal computer or a telephone as described above, but is the same as the information supplier when the terminal user changes the contents of the virtual database stored in the server. Because it becomes a position.
[0029]
An “information database” refers to a record that associates at least the content of the Internet site itself (information), the address of the Internet site (location code), and the name of the site (name) with an Internet site. It is a collection of records that associate information), telephone numbers (location codes), and names (names) of owners of the telephone numbers.
[0030]
Based on the definitions of the above terms, the virtual database system of the present invention is specifically configured and operates as follows.
For example, here, the personal computer is a terminal, the content of the Internet site is information, the address is the location code, the site name is the name, and the Internet site operator is the information supplier.
[0031]
That is, a user of a personal computer stores a virtual database in which a record in which addresses and names of Internet sites frequently used by the user are associated is stored in the server.
[0032]
On the other hand, the operator of the Internet site performs work for changing the address of the Internet site, for example. At this time, the server changes the address of the Internet site stored in the server.
[0033]
Subsequently, when the virtual database is read from the terminal user, the record registered in the virtual database is extracted from the information database and output.
[0034]
In this way, when the information supplier changes the address of the Internet site in the information database, for example, or updates the contents of the Internet site, the terminal user simply reads the virtual database to make such changes or updates. The information can be output in the latest state without any work, and the terminal can be surely targeted by reading the virtual database and selecting and operating the name of the Internet site as usual. You can connect to an internet site.
[0035]
Further, by reading out the virtual database, the terminal user can use the personal computer in the same manner as the personal computer used frequently even when using a personal computer other than the personal computer used frequently.
[0036]
The virtual database system of the present invention is configured and operates as follows as another specific example.
For example, here, a (mobile) phone that can be connected to the Internet is a terminal, for example, an address and telephone number of an Internet site is a location code, an operator of the Internet site and a person who stores a virtual database in an server is an information supplier. The explanation is as follows.
[0037]
That is, the user of the telephone stores in the server a virtual database in which records associated with the addresses and names of Internet sites frequently used by the user and the telephone numbers and names frequently called by the user are associated.
[0038]
Since the change of the address of the Internet site is the same as the example of the personal computer described above, the description is omitted. In this example, the operation when a telephone number is changed after a new telephone is purchased will be described. The person who has stored the virtual database in the server and has replaced the telephone (in this case, the information supplier) reads the virtual database, changes the telephone number in his / her record, and returns the record to the information database.
[0039]
When the terminal user reads the virtual database and there is a record of the person who repurchased the phone in the virtual database, the server extracts the record of the person who repurchased the phone from the information database. Output.
[0040]
In this example, in addition to the above-described effects on the Internet site, the person who replaced the telephone as an information supplier can change the telephone number in the record in the information database as an information supplier, and register the record in the virtual database. It is no longer necessary to notify the terminal user that the telephone number has been changed one by one, and if a person who has renewed his / her phone is connected to the virtual database and reads the virtual database, There is no need to register the phone number of a friend you have used.
[0041]
Also, in this example, when you borrow a person's phone instead of your own phone and try to call your most common phone number, if your borrowed phone is a phone that can be connected to the Internet, you can use your own virtual database. It becomes possible to read and call.
[0042]
In this way, the present invention extracts and outputs the records of the virtual database from the information database, so if the frequently used records are registered in the virtual database, the terminal user can change or update on his / her terminal. Even if the work is not performed, it can be used in the latest state only by reading the virtual database.
[0043]
In addition, according to the present invention, in the above configuration, when the server registers a date and time when a change or update is made in the information database record, a specific quantity condition, and the terminal user reads the virtual database. In addition, the date and conditions and the conditions are extracted and output together with the information.
[0044]
In the above, “there was a change or update in the information database record” means that the information supplier changed the location code or changed the name in the information database record as described above. It means that the content of information is updated or done.
[0045]
“Date and time” means date, day of the week, and time. “Conditions for specific quantity” means, for example, that this information is “valid for 3 months” or “deadline with 30 more people”. Means.
[0046]
In the above configuration, the date and time are displayed as items of the record of the virtual database read by the terminal user. And by doing in this way, when the terminal user reads the virtual database, the record in the registered virtual database has changed or updated in the information database record, and It is possible to reliably grasp the conditions of the contents of changes and updates, so it is possible to select, for example, information that must be responded in a hurry or a friend acquaintance that should be contacted. .
[0047]
Further, according to the present invention, in any one of the configurations described above, the server displays a change or update in the record of the information database by differentiating the display from other records extracted and output in the virtual database. It is displayed or notified by e-mail.
[0048]
In this way, the fact that a change or update has occurred in a record in the information database is displayed differently from the other records in the virtual database, so that when the terminal user reads out the virtual database, it is ensured. Can be informed of this, and it is possible to reliably grasp the information every moment.
[0049]
In addition, when notifying by e-mail that there has been a change or update in the information database record, it is possible to notify the terminal user by adding the contents of the change or update or the information itself in addition to the above effects. It is possible to inform the terminal user of information more accurately.
[0050]
Further, in the present invention, when an e-mail notifies that an information database record has been changed or updated, an operation input form for reply or response is attached to the e-mail in advance. is there.
[0051]
In the above, e-mail has the current problem that forms that can be sent and received are limited by the application and terminal for sending and receiving, but assuming that problems different from this application can be overcome in future technology development, At present, the e-mail form is described by so-called hypertext, and in addition to information contents and announcement contents, e-mail for reply consisting of, for example, buttons (or macros and scripts) for reply or response operation is provided. It is possible to attach (embed).
[0052]
By doing in this way, the terminal user who has received an e-mail notifying that there is a change or update in the record of such information database, the reply or response operation input form attached to the e-mail, Since it is possible to reply or respond immediately, it is possible to save time and effort for the terminal sender to create a reply or response mail.
[0053]
Further, according to the present invention, in any one of the configurations described above, if the server verifies that the terminal user is the owner of the virtual database stored in the server by the identification code, Your virtual database will not be used by the three parties, and personal information will not be leaked.
[0054]
Further, according to the present invention, in any one of the configurations described above, if the terminal can use the virtual database read out as necessary by a program running on the terminal, for example, a personal computer as the terminal Thus, when a New Year card is sent to a friend acquaintance registered in the virtual database, the virtual database can be read and the contents of the record in the virtual database can be reflected in the New Year card creation application.
[0055]
【Example】
Embodiments of a virtual database system according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a virtual database system of the present invention. FIG. 2 shows the concept of a virtual database and an information database in the virtual database system of the present invention. 3 and 4 show a processing procedure in the virtual database system of the present invention.
[0056]
In the following description, a phone that can be connected to the Internet, such as a mobile phone, will be described as an example. In addition, when a personal computer is adopted as a terminal in the present invention, the screen display is large and the display color is abundant, which is excellent in visibility. Although there is no difference in the gist of the present invention.
[0057]
In the virtual database system of the present invention, in FIG. 1, a plurality of mobile phones (typically described as mobile phones A to C in this embodiment) include a packet communication network 1A and Internet connection means 1B. It is connected to the service organization 1 by radio waves in a state where a telephone call and internet connection are possible.
[0058]
Of course, each of the mobile phones A to C has its own phone number as a location code. When calling from the mobile phone A to the mobile phone B, the mobile phone A has the phone number of the mobile phone B as usual. Is registered, the phone number of the mobile phone B in the mobile phone A is read and a call is made to the mobile phone B.
[0059]
On the other hand, the so-called Internet 2 does not have a physical entity, but conceptually exists in a state where an infinite number of Internet sites 3 a are stored in the server 3. The content of the Internet site 3a itself corresponds to the information item of the record in the information database 3A. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 2, the Internet site 3a is registered in the record of the information database 3A in association with a record number, a name that is a site name, an address that is a location code, and the like.
[0060]
The server 3 in the Internet 2 stores virtual databases VDB1 to VDB3 of the mobile phones A to C, respectively. Note that the virtual databases stored in the server 3 are collectively referred to as a virtual database VDB. This virtual database VDB is of the same type as the Internet site 3a. Now, for example, the virtual database VDB1 of the mobile phone A will be described with reference to FIG.
[0061]
In this embodiment, the virtual database VDB is configured such that a list of telephone numbers, an Internet site address list, and a mail reception registration list described later are displayed as one record per line. , Identification number, presence or absence of change or update, identification name, date and time of change or update, contents and conditions, and other operation buttons for viewing detailed information (not shown).
[0062]
The identification numbers in the virtual database VDB are assigned the same identification numbers as those registered in the information database 3A. When the virtual database VDB1 is read by the mobile phone A, the record of the identification number is extracted from the information database 3A and output based on the identification number.
[0063]
Among the records of the virtual database VDB, one of them is a record relating to itself. For example, when there is a change such as a change in the telephone number or an address change due to a replacement of the mobile phone, the virtual database The VDB is read, and a record on the information database 3A is changed or updated by an operation different from an operation for connecting to arbitrary information (in this case, an information supplier).
[0064]
The presence / absence of change or update is an item for notifying that there has been some change or update in the information database 3A. In the present embodiment, in the state shown in FIG. 2, the identification numbers U0001, U0003, S0004, and S0005 are marked with “*” so that they are displayed differently from the other records. An overview of the change or update is displayed on the item. That is, when a record in the information database 3A is changed or updated, this is also displayed in the virtual database VDB1 in which these identification numbers are registered.
[0065]
As described above, the identification name is the virtual database VD. B's Since the output is performed based on the identification number, an arbitrary name that can be identified by the owner of the virtual database VDB is given. The date and time is an item for displaying the date and time (day of the week etc.) when the record of the information database 3A is changed or updated, for example. The content / condition is an item for displaying an outline when there is a change or update, and is linked to the item of whether there is a change or update as described above.
[0066]
On the other hand, the information database 3A registers all information with one horizontal row as one record. For example, an identification number, whether there is a change or update, an official name for registration, a location code, information Items such as are registered.
[0067]
Here, while describing the actual operation in the information database 3A and the virtual database VDB of the present invention, the items of the records in the information database 3A will be described.
[0068]
Now, a terminal user who adopts the system of the present invention for the first time, that is, to open a virtual database VDB is obliged to register the terminal user himself / herself in the information database 3A. In addition, when there are a plurality of virtual databases VDB to be opened, the registration to the information database 3A may be performed once, or a plurality of terminals may be registered when the content of registration of the terminal user is different between the company and the individual.
[0069]
At this time, an identification number is assigned to each record registered in the information database 3A, and in this embodiment, a user identification number (hereinafter referred to as “user identification number”) for preventing the virtual database VDB from being used by a third party. ID) and a password are set for each virtual database VDB.
[0070]
In the information database 3A, a registered official name, a telephone number as a location code, and personal information such as an address and an e-mail address are registered in the record of the identification number of the terminal user just registered. To do. As a result, in the information database 3A, the number of records has increased, and the number of owners of the virtual database VDB has increased.
[0071]
On the other hand, the same applies to the operator (information supplier) of the Internet site 3a. The information supplier who intends to open the Internet site 3a on the server 3 by adopting the system of the present invention opens at least one virtual database VDB. And registration of the information supplier itself in the information database 3A is obligatory. Note that a plurality of virtual databases VDB may be opened depending on whether they are opened as an information supplier or a terminal user. In addition, a single virtual database VDB may be used. VDB is obliged to open at least one VDB.
[0072]
At this time, an identification number is assigned to each record registered in the information database 3A, and in this embodiment, a virtual database in which an ID and a password are opened so that the virtual database VDB is not used by a third party. Set for each VDB.
[0073]
In the information database 3A, the record of the identification number of the registered information supplier, the registered official name of the Internet site 3a, the address of the Internet site 3a as the location code, and the contents of the Internet site 3a as other information are stored. It registers the information supplier's address and telephone number, and various information such as an e-mail address and company profile. As a result, in the information database 3A, the number of records has increased, and the number of owners of the virtual database VDB has increased.
[0074]
Therefore, when the virtual database VDB is opened, it is registered in the information database 3A and connection to the information database 3A is permitted. Addition and deletion of records to and from the virtual database VDB are performed by reading the virtual database VDB to the terminal and, although not shown, identifying the terminal user and information supplier registered in the information database 3A in each list by an operation on the terminal This is done by inputting a number and re-storing the virtual database VDB in the server 3.
[0075]
Also, if you want to confirm by e-mail that the information supplier has changed the location code of the information or updated the contents, enter the identification number into the e-mail reception registration list by operating on the terminal as well, This is done by re-storing the virtual database VDB.
[0076]
On the other hand, when the terminal user and the information supplier teach or advertise their telephone number or Internet site address, for example, they may also tell or advertise their identification number. The fact that the exchange of this identification number is possible, that is, since it is a terminal user and an information supplier who have already been registered in the information database 3A and have opened the virtual database VDB, other identification numbers that are known now Is added to the own virtual database VDB so that the mutual transmission and reception of information will be performed very efficiently, and the virtual database VDB will be enhanced and the information database 3A will be enhanced. An effect can be obtained.
[0077]
In addition, as described above, the information database 3A is changed or updated by an operation different from the operation for connecting to the information about the own record in the virtual database VDB (in this case, the information supplier). Change or update the above record.
[0078]
The user of the mobile phone A is a terminal user when using the virtual database VDB1, but when changing the number of records in his / her virtual database VDB1 or changing the phone number of his / her mobile phone A As an information provider, it will be in the same position as an Internet site operator.
[0079]
That is, for example, when the user of the mobile phone A purchases a new mobile phone (this mobile phone is referred to as “mobile phone A” again for the sake of explanation), the phone number of the mobile phone A is changed. The processing procedure will be described with reference to FIG.
[0080]
When the user of the mobile phone A first reads out his / her virtual database VDB1, a screen prompting for input of an ID and password is displayed, and a predetermined ID and password set in advance when opening the virtual database VDB1 are displayed. When it is input and transmitted (# 1), it is collated (# 2), and if the collation result is correct (OK in # 2), its own virtual database VDB1 is once read to the mobile phone A, and the mobile phone A In the operation mode for changing the record of the identification number, the telephone number of the newly purchased mobile phone A is changed (# 3), and the virtual database VDB1 is transmitted to the server 3 (# 4).
[0081]
Thus, since the user of the mobile phone A has changed his / her virtual database VDB1 with respect to the phone number of his / her mobile phone, he / she is a terminal user but is now in the position of an information supplier.
[0082]
On the other hand, in the server 3, the virtual database VDB1 is stored again, and when the record selected in the virtual database VDB1 is returned to the information database 3A of the server 3 (YES in # 5), the record registered in the information database 3A When the record is changed (YES in # 6), the corresponding record is extracted from the information database 3A (# 7), and the phone number of the mobile phone A in the record is extracted. And the date and time of the change in the record are added (# 8), the record is registered in the information database 3A (# 9), and the process is terminated.
[0083]
If the record is not changed in # 6 (NO in # 6), the record is returned to the information database 3A as it is, and the process is terminated.
[0084]
In FIG. 3, when the user of the mobile phone B tries to make a call to the mobile phone A, for example, the phone number of the mobile phone A is registered in the memory of the mobile phone B's own phone number or written on paper. If this happens, the call will be made to the telephone number before the replacement, and the mobile phone A will not be connected.
[0085]
Now, since the user of the mobile phone B stores the virtual database VDB2 in the server 3, the user can make a call to the newly purchased mobile phone A. That is, when the user of the mobile phone B reads the virtual database VDB2, a screen for entering the ID and password is displayed (# 10), and if the collation result is correct (# 11 is OK), the virtual database VDB2 is stored in the mobile phone. Read to B (# 12).
[0086]
In this embodiment, since the identification number of the record of the mobile phone A is registered in the virtual database VDB2, when the virtual database VDB2 is read out to the mobile phone B, the server 3 is registered in the virtual database VDB2. Based on the identification number of the record of the mobile phone A, the record of the identification number is extracted from the information database 3A and output. Of course, other records registered in the virtual database VDB2 are also extracted and output.
[0087]
In the virtual database VDB2 read by the mobile phone B, the record for the mobile phone A is displayed differently from the display of other records in order to notify that the phone number of the mobile phone A has been changed. At the same time, the date and time of the change and the outline of the change are displayed (# 13). For example, the user of the mobile phone B knows that the phone number of the mobile phone A has been changed, and operates the portion of the displayed identification number. By doing so, it is possible to make a call correctly to the mobile phone A that has been newly purchased and whose telephone number has been changed (# 14).
[0088]
Thus, in the above embodiment, when the phone number of his / her mobile phone A is changed, the user of the mobile phone A changes the phone number of the mobile phone A in his / her record in the virtual database VDB1. Thus, when the server 3 changes the record of the information database 3A and reads another virtual database VDB at another terminal, the changed record is extracted and output from the information database 3A. The user of the phone B does not need to re-register the phone number of the mobile phone A with his / her mobile phone B.
[0089]
On the other hand, on the side where the phone number has been changed, the user of the mobile phone A can save time and effort to notify the user of the mobile phone B that the phone number has been changed. By having the virtual database VDB1, for example, when borrowing the mobile phone C and trying to call a telephone number that he frequently calls, he / she can read out his / her virtual database VDB1 and remember the telephone number to be called. It is possible to make a call even if it is not registered in the memory of the mobile phone C.
[0090]
In the above description, the case where the telephone number of the mobile phone is changed is exemplified, but when the mobile phone is connected to the Internet site, it is as follows. That is, when the user of the mobile phone A whose telephone number has been changed as an information supplier is described as an Internet site operator this time, the Internet site operator can use the virtual database in the above-described # 1 to # 4. After verifying that VDB1 is the owner, for example, the virtual database VDB1 is read out to a personal computer, the address is changed in the record of its own Internet site, and the virtual database VDB1 is transmitted to the server 3 again.
[0091]
The server 3 compares the record registered in the information database 3A with the returned record in # 5 to # 9 described above, and extracts the corresponding record from the information database 3A when there is a change in the record. Then, the address of the Internet site is changed in the record, the address is changed in the record, the date and time are added, the record is registered in the information database 3A, and the process is terminated.
[0092]
On the side connected to the Internet site, when reading out its own virtual database VDB in # 10 to # 14, it is verified that the owner is the owner and the virtual database VDB is displayed. Know that there was a change in the address of the Internet site by being different from the record. Then, the name of the Internet site where the address of the Internet site has been changed may be selected to perform connection operation.
[0093]
Thus, even in the case of an Internet site, it is possible to know the change of the address of the Internet site as described above, and the terminal user can save the trouble of changing the address of the Internet site one by one. And the operator of the Internet site does not impair the advertisement effect, and can save the trouble of creating a notification document and advertisement for changing the address of the Internet site.
[0094]
Next, for example, a processing procedure when the content of the Internet site stored in the server 3 is updated will be described with reference to FIG. Hereinafter, when the contents of the Internet site are updated with the information supplier as the Internet site operator and the terminal user as the user of the mobile phones B and C, the mobile phone B will send an e-mail to that effect. A mode in which notification is made will be described.
[0095]
When an Internet site operator first makes a connection for change at his / her Internet site stored in the server 3, a screen prompting the user to input an ID and password is displayed, and the Internet site is stored in the server 3. When a predetermined ID and password set in advance are input and transmitted (# 21), collation is performed (# 22), and if the collation result is correct (# 22 is OK), this corresponds to the identification number of the user. The Internet site is once read together with the record of the corresponding identification number, for example, to a personal computer, and the contents of the Internet site are updated (# 23).
[0096]
After that, the update of the contents of the Internet site was made when there was a request from the terminal user who registered the record of the Internet site in the virtual database VDB to send an email notification to that effect. And whether to send an e-mail with the updated content added (# 24). Now, the description is continued here as a setting for sending an e-mail (YES in # 24).
[0097]
If the setting is to send an e-mail, what kind of contents should be written and sent as an article in the e-mail (# 25) is reflected in the contents / condition items in the virtual database VDB. Is done. Thereafter, these settings are transmitted to the server 3 again and stored (# 26). If the e-mail is not transmitted in # 24 (NO in # 24), the updated information and the record of the identification number are transmitted again to the server 3 and stored (# 26).
[0098]
On the other hand, when the record is returned (YES in # 27), the server 3 compares the record in the information database 3A with the returned record (# 28), and when the record is changed (# 28). Yes), the corresponding record is extracted from the information database 3A (# 29), and it is determined whether or not there is a record of the terminal user who wishes to receive this update notification by e-mail (#). 30).
[0099]
If it is set to receive e-mail (YES in # 30), update the contents of the Internet site and edit the updated contents in a standard form, for example, and receive e-mail An e-mail is transmitted to the mobile phone B (in this embodiment) of the owner of the virtual database VDB set to be set (# 31), and the process is terminated.
[0100]
Note that the e-mail is described in so-called hypertext, and in addition to the contents of information and notification contents, a reply e-mail consisting of, for example, a button (or macro or script) for reply or response operation is attached (embedded). In this way, the terminal user who has received an e-mail notifying that there has been an update in the record of the information database can immediately reply using the reply or the operation input form for response attached to the e-mail. Therefore, it is possible to save time and effort for the terminal sender to create a reply or response mail.
[0101]
In addition to the setting for receiving e-mail, in # 30, in parallel with the case of YES in # 30, the display of the corresponding record is made different from other records, and the update date / time and the update summary are displayed in the record. (# 32), the record is registered in the information database 3A (# 33), and the process ends.
[0102]
Then, for example, the user of the mobile phone B makes a setting to receive an e-mail when the contents of a specific Internet site are updated in the virtual database VDB2 in advance. After the verification, the virtual database VDB2 is read out, the identification number of the Internet site is added to the list for receiving the e-mail, and the virtual database VDB2 is transmitted to the server 3.
[0103]
When the e-mail transmission indicating that the Internet site has been updated is performed from the server 3 in # 31, the mobile phone B receives the e-mail (# 37), and the e-mail content is more detailed. In order to obtain the information, it connects to the Internet site (# 38), and the process is terminated.
[0104]
In addition, when the e-mail is attached with a period or condition such as “3 people remaining (up to 4/30)” and an operation input form for reply or response is attached, It is also possible to contact the Internet site operator by operating the operation input form attached to the received e-mail.
[0105]
Further, for example, the user of the mobile phone C is set not to receive an e-mail when the contents of the Internet site are updated. Accordingly, in # 39 to # 40, the virtual database VDB3 is read out from the server 3 at the desired time when desired (# 41), and the record of the Internet site in the virtual database VDB3 is different from the display of other records. (# 42), it is found that the content has been updated, and when it is determined that it is necessary information, by operating the portion of the displayed identification number in the virtual database VDB3, the Internet Connect to the site (# 43) and end the process.
[0106]
For example, in FIG. 2, the virtual database VDB1 of the mobile phone A indicates that the record of the identification number S0004 has been changed or updated in the list of Internet site addresses. The identification number S0004 has an update date of H12 / 04/23, and the content / condition item is displayed as one week only.
[0107]
In other words, it can be seen that the shop with the identification number S0004 registered in the virtual database VDB1 has updated the Internet site with the content that an event is held for one week from April 23, 2000.
[0108]
Further, for example, according to the setting contents of FIG. 2, since the identification number S0005 in the mail reception registration list is registered in the virtual database VDB1 of the mobile phone A, an email is sent from the information supplier of the identification number S0005. Should have arrived. Since detailed information is written in the e-mail, the description thereof is omitted here.
[0109]
Now, the contents of the received e-mail can be obtained from the virtual database VDB1 of the mobile phone A shown in FIG. That is, in the record with the identification number S0005, the school has updated the Internet site to H12 / 04/01 and has a capacity of 5 people. You can see that people cut off.
[0110]
At this time, if a response or transmission mail is attached to the received e-mail, the e-mail shows that the number of people is recruited when holding a private school. It is possible to apply immediately in response, and there is a great merit for the information provider, and there is a merit that the terminal user will not miss the information obtained.
[0111]
In this way, in this embodiment, the Internet site operator can reliably report to the owner of the virtual database VDB that the content of his / her Internet site has been updated, so the advertising effect is very high. .
[0112]
On the other hand, the terminal user does not connect to the Internet site one by one. You can be sure that there has been an update.
[0113]
Although the present invention has not been described in detail in the above embodiment, for example, the virtual database VDB is read out to a personal computer, for example, and the record of the read virtual database VDB is used as, for example, a New Year's card creation application operating on the personal computer. By reflecting it, it is possible to easily send a New Year's card to a friend acquaintance registered in the virtual database.
[0114]
In other words, the database used in the normal New Year's card application also has a variable element due to the change of address or marriage, and needs to be changed each time. However, since the read virtual database VDB is always up-to-date, Such a change work becomes unnecessary, and it becomes possible to create a New Year's card more easily.
[0115]
The above is the basic operation situation based on the configuration, and specific effects will be described next.
(1) By using a virtual database VDB as a telephone directory, a terminal user can make a call or know a telephone number by referring to his / her virtual database VDB even if it is a person's mobile phone or personal computer. Can do.
(2) A terminal user uses a virtual database VDB as an address book (so-called bookmark) of an Internet site, so that even a person's mobile phone or personal computer can access an Internet site based on his / her virtual database VDB. Can be connected.
[0116]
(3) When the information supplier changes the telephone number or the Internet site address, the record of the information database is changed by reading out and changing his / her virtual database VDB or Internet site (at that time, Display the message or send an e-mail), so you can save the trouble of reporting the change to the terminal user.
(4) The terminal user can save the trouble of changing the telephone number or Internet site address made by the information supplier in his / her virtual database VDB.
[0117]
(5) When the phone number or Internet site is changed by displaying the change or update date and time, conditions and other outlines to notify different records or by e-mail, use the terminal The information provider can know the fact, and when the contents of the Internet site are updated, the information can be known reliably and in detail, and the information supplier has an extremely high advertising effect.
(6) By attaching a reply or response e-mail to the e-mail, it becomes possible to immediately contact an urgent reply or response, etc., and the information provider can expect a high response in the advertisement. Is less likely to miss instant information.
(7) By collating the owner of the virtual database VDB, leakage of personal information can be prevented.
(8) By diverting the record of the virtual database VDB as the data of the application running on the terminal, it is possible to save the trouble of re-inputting, changing, or updating the data.
[0118]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and the above-described effects can be obtained even when such modifications are made. Can do.
[0119]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the virtual database system of the present invention is used by the terminal user. The self-registration that registered the record corresponding to its own identification number along with other identification numbers Virtual database read Shi Collected in the virtual database Self identification number On record Since the information supplier makes a change at the terminal, the server confirms this change and changes the contents of the record according to its own identification number. When the information supplier changes the location code or updates the contents, the terminal user can output the information in the latest state without performing such changes or updates simply by reading the virtual database. Further, by reading out the virtual database, a terminal user can use a terminal other than his frequently used terminal in the same manner as his frequently used terminal.
[0120]
In the virtual database system of the present invention, in the configuration described above, the server registers the date and time when a change or update is made in the information database record, and the specific quantity condition, and the terminal user reads the virtual database. Since the date and conditions are extracted and output together with the information when it is issued, when the terminal user reads the virtual database, the information database in the record in the registered virtual database It is possible to ascertain reliably that there has been a change or update in the record, and the conditions of the contents of the change or update. For example, information that must be responded quickly or those who have contacted It becomes possible to select good friends and acquaintances.
[0121]
In the virtual database system of the present invention, in any one of the configurations described above, the server displays the change or update in the record of the information database and displays the other records extracted and output in the virtual database. Since it is displayed differently or notified by e-mail, when displaying different records from the other records in the virtual database, when the terminal user reads the virtual database, it is sure to When informing by e-mail, in addition to the above effects, the contents of the change or update and the information itself can be added to inform the terminal user, and the terminal user can be notified of the information more accurately. be able to.
[0122]
Further, when the virtual database system of the present invention informs by e-mail that there has been a change or update in the information database record, a reply or response operation input form is attached to the e-mail in advance. Therefore, the terminal user who has received an e-mail notifying that there has been a change or update in the information database record can immediately reply or respond by using the reply input attached to the e-mail or the response operation input form. Therefore, it is possible to save time and effort for the terminal sender to create a reply or response mail.
[0123]
In the virtual database system of the present invention, in any of the configurations described above, the server is verified by the identification code that the terminal user is the owner of the virtual database stored in the server. Your virtual database will not be used by a third party other than the person, and personal information will not be leaked.
[0124]
Further, in the virtual database system of the present invention, in any of the above-described configurations, the terminal can be used as needed by the virtual database read out by the program running on the terminal. When sending a New Year's card to a friend acquaintance registered in the virtual database using a personal computer as a terminal, the virtual database can be read and the record name and address of the virtual database can be reflected in the New Year's card creation application.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a virtual database system of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the concept of a virtual database and an information database in the virtual database system of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a location code change processing procedure in the virtual database system of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an information content update procedure in the virtual database system of the present invention;
[Explanation of symbols]
2 Internet
3 servers
3A information database
VDB virtual database

Claims (7)

An information database composed of a terminal and a server connected to the network via the Internet. The server includes an information database in which information, a location code of the information and a name of the information are associated with an identification number and a record. A virtual database in which the self and other identification numbers extracted from the information database are registered is provided for each self identification number, and when the virtual database of the self identification number is read from the terminal, the server identifies the self and other identification numbers. When the record corresponding to the number is read out from the information database and output, and the virtual database of the identification number of the terminal is read from the terminal and the content of the record of the identification number of the terminal is changed, the server Of the records associated with the self identification number in the virtual database of the self identification number Virtual database system, characterized in that the check the change, changes the contents of the record corresponding to the own identification number in the information database when there is a change. The server registers the date and time when the information database record is changed or updated, and specific quantity conditions, and when the virtual database is read out by the terminal user, the date and time are stored together with the information in the record. The virtual database system according to claim 1, wherein the data and conditions are extracted and output. 2. The server according to claim 1, wherein the server displays information indicating that a change or update has occurred in a record in the information database, with a display different from other records extracted and output in the virtual database. 2. The virtual database system according to 2. 4. The virtual database system according to claim 1, wherein the server notifies by e-mail that there is a change or update in the information database record. 5. The virtual database system according to claim 4, wherein an operation input form for reply or response is attached to the e-mail in advance. 6. The virtual database system according to claim 1, wherein the server collates an owner of the virtual database stored in the server with an identification code. The virtual database system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the terminal can use the virtual database read out as needed by a program operating on the terminal.

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