WO2007135729A1

WO2007135729A1 - Method, computer, and program for converting data between different applications

Info

Publication number: WO2007135729A1
Application number: PCT/JP2006/310175
Authority: WO
Inventors: Masanobu Shodoji; Hideyuki Nagai
Original assignee: R & W, Inc.
Priority date: 2006-05-22
Filing date: 2006-05-22
Publication date: 2007-11-29

Abstract

It is possible to provide a data conversion method capable of saving the cost and time and trouble even if the number of applications for converting data is increased or its data structure is modified. A computer system (1) writes out an intermediate file formed by a combination of an item attribute and an item content of an intermediate application according to map information data expressing the correspondence relationship between an item attribute of an object application and an item attribute of the intermediate application, an input file formed by a combination of an item attribute and an item content of the input side application among object applications, and an input side application ID data, and writes out an output file formed by a combination of an item attribute and an item content of the output side application.

Description

Methods, computers and programs for converting data between different applications

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a method, a computer, and a program for converting data between different applications.

Background art

[0002] Conventionally, when converting data between different applications, a method for directly calling each other's applications, and writing the data to be converted to an intermediate file such as a text format, the intermediate file There is a method of reading.

[0003] Generally, the former is called tightly coupled data conversion, and has the advantage that the hardware load of the system related to data conversion is small and the processing speed is fast because it does not go through the intermediate file as described above. However, in order to perform such processing, it is necessary to know each other's application calling procedure (API), and whenever the calling procedure changes due to system upgrades, etc., the data conversion program is re-executed. There is a problem that construction is necessary.

[0004] In addition, the latter is called loosely coupled data conversion, which is disadvantageous in terms of processing speed because it passes through the intermediate file as described above. Text-format intermediate files can be written and read by various applications. Therefore, it is not necessary to know the calling procedure of applications between applications that perform data conversion.

[0005] There is a so-called comma delimited format (CSV) as a data format used in loosely coupled data conversion. This is a file format in which data is separated by commas (","). In addition, since the entities such as tab delimited format and space delimited format are text files, they can be opened and edited directly with a text editor or word processor.

[0006] In such loosely coupled data conversion, each application upgrades its version, etc. Even if the application calling procedure or internal data structure (schema) changes, the merit that such a change can be coped with by changing the reading / writing procedure of the text intermediate file. There is.

In such a situation, a technique such as Patent Document 1 has been proposed as an application example of the above-described loosely coupled data conversion.

[0008] In the data conversion method disclosed in Patent Document 1, when data is converted between systems, the association of each other's data structure (schema) is registered as conversion information, and the data is converted based on this. To convert. More specifically, at the time of the data conversion, the data conversion is performed based on the conversion information in which the data item name before conversion and the data item name after conversion are associated with each other. In other words, rather than defining the intermediate file as described above, the correspondence of data items between systems is defined peer-to-peer.

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-91530

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

However, as described above, the data conversion method of Patent Document 1 does not use an intermediate file and defines the correspondence of data items between applications by peer 'to' peer as described above. Therefore, every time an application that converts data is added, there is a problem that it is necessary to perform maintenance between all the applications that correspond to the data items, which is troublesome and costly. This problem also occurs when the data structure (schema) changes in each existing application. When the number of applications that perform data conversion reaches tens or hundreds of levels, it becomes a significant problem. Come.

[0010] Furthermore, in the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, each application writes data such as an XML file and performs data conversion on the assumption that it can be read. There is a problem that data items can only be converted between readable applications.

[0011] Therefore, in the present invention, even when the number of applications that convert data increases or when the data structure (schema) is changed, data that saves cost and labor can be saved. The primary purpose is to provide a method of conversion.

[0012] Furthermore, a second method is to provide a method for converting data items between applications that can write and read text files such as CSV format that are not structured data such as XML files. Objective.

Means for solving the problem

[0013] Specifically, the present invention provides the following.

[0014] (1) A method of converting data composed of a combination of item attributes and item contents between different target applications by a computer,

The computer includes a storage unit that stores map information data representing a correspondence relationship between an item attribute of the target application and an item attribute of the intermediate application in association with application ID data specifying the target application,

Among the target applications, an input file composed of a combination of item attributes and item contents of the input side application, input side application ID data representing the target application ID on the input side, and output representing the target application ID on the output side The application ID data on the side, the input data reception step for receiving the input,

An intermediate file writing step for writing an intermediate file composed of a combination of item attributes and item contents of the intermediate application based on the input file that has received the input, the application ID data on the input side, and the map information data; An output file writing step of writing an output file composed of a combination of item attributes and item contents of the output-side application based on the written intermediate file, the output-side application ID data, and the map information data And a method comprising:

[0015] By having the configuration of (1),

The computer includes a storage unit that stores map information data representing a correspondence relationship between an item attribute of the target application and an item attribute of the intermediate application in association with application ID data specifying the target application, Among the target applications, an input file composed of a combination of item attributes and item contents of the input side application, input side application ID data representing the target application ID on the input side, and output representing the target application ID on the output side The application ID data on the side, and

Based on the input file that received the input, the application ID data on the input side, and the map information data, an intermediate file composed of a combination of item attributes and item contents of the intermediate application is written out,

Based on the exported intermediate file, the output-side application ID data, and the map information data, an output file composed of a combination of item attributes and item contents of the output-side application can be written. It has the following effects.

[0016] Thus, when the number of target applications for data conversion increases, it is necessary to simply define the map information data between the increased target application and the intermediate application. Data can be converted between all target applications. In addition, even if there is a change in the data item attributes of an existing target application, data can be exchanged with all other target applications simply by changing the map information data associated with the target application that has changed. Conversion is possible.

[0017] As a result, when the number of target applications that convert data increases or when the data structure (schema) is changed in an existing target application, the cost and effort are increased as much as possible. It becomes possible to deter.

[0018] Such an effect can be expected regardless of whether the number of target applications is large or the number of changes is large.

(2) In order to update the map information data stored in the storage unit, the computer updates update target application ID data for specifying a target application to be updated, update target map information data, A step of accepting input,

Updating the map information data associated with the application ID to be updated with the received map information data to be updated and storing it in the storage unit; The method according to (1), further comprising:

[0020] By providing the configuration of (2), the computer updates the map information data stored in the storage unit, the update target application ID data for specifying the target application to be updated, and the update target The map information data and the input of the update target map information data received and the map information data associated with the update target application ID can be updated and stored in the storage unit. Play.

[0021] Thus, the input of the map information data to be updated for updating the existing map information data is accepted, the existing map information data stored in the storage unit is updated, and the subsequent data conversion is performed. You can start using it.

[0022] In this way, even if there is a change in the data structure (schema) in the existing target application, by updating only the map information data of the target application in which the change has occurred, Data conversion can be continued with all other target applications.

[0023] (3) In order to add the map information data stored in the storage unit, the computer adds application ID data to be added that identifies a target application to be added, map information data to be added, A step of accepting input,

The method according to (1) or (2), further including a step of adding the received map information data to be added and storing the map information data in the storage unit.

[0024] By providing the configuration (3), the computer adds the application ID data to be added to identify the target application to be added and the addition target application ID data to add the map information data stored in the storage unit. The map information data is received, and the added map information data to be added can be added and stored in the storage unit.

[0025] Thus, the input of the map information data to be added for adding the existing map information data is accepted and the map information data to be added is converted to the existing map information. It can be stored in addition to the information data and can be used for subsequent data conversion.

[0026] As described above, even when the target application has a supplement, only the map information data of the target application with the supplement is added to all other target applications. Data conversion can be started.

[0027] (4) In the input data receiving step, the computer inputs additional map information data to additionally associate a predetermined item attribute of the output-side application with a predetermined item attribute of the input-side application. Accept,

In the intermediate file writing step, the computer is further combined with the item attribute of the intermediate application having a correspondence relationship with the predetermined item attribute of the application on the input side based on the received additional map information data The method according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the item content is copied to the item content combined with the item attribute of the intermediate application having a correspondence relationship with the predetermined item attribute of the output-side application.

[0028] By providing the configuration of (4), in the input data receiving step, the computer adds the predetermined item attribute of the output-side application to the predetermined item attribute of the input-side application and associates the addition In the intermediate file writing step, the computer further receives the input of map information data, and the computer further includes the intermediate information having a correspondence relationship with a predetermined item attribute of the input-side application based on the received additional map information data. The item effect combined with the item attribute of the application can be copied to the item content combined with the item attribute of the intermediate application having a corresponding relationship with the predetermined item attribute of the application on the output side. Play.

[0029] Thus, in the existing map information data, a predetermined item attribute on the input side and a predetermined item attribute on the output side are added to the different item attributes of the intermediate application, respectively. By receiving the input of additional map information data to be associated with each other, it is possible to convert the combined item contents between these item attributes.

[0030] For example, data of a predetermined free item of an input-side application and an output-side application -Even if the data of the prescribed free items of the usual is usually handled as items different from each other, according to the association by the additional map information data, these free items are associated with each other to convert the data. Is possible.

[0031] (5) The computer can be connected to another computer via a communication network.

In the input data receiving step, the computer further receives an input of computer ID data for specifying a destination computer of the output file, and the computer is based on the computer ID data that has received the written output file. The method according to any one of (1) to (4), further including a step of transmitting to the identified computer via the communication network.

[0032] By providing the configuration of (5), the computer can be connected to another computer via a communication network,

In the input data receiving step, the computer further receives an input of computer ID data for specifying a destination computer of the output file, and the computer is based on the computer ID data that has received the written output file. There is an effect that it can be transmitted to the specified computer via the communication network.

[0033] Thus, even when the target application on the input side and the target application on the output side are operating on different computers connected via the communication network, the target application on the input side is operated. The output file written out by the running computer can be transmitted via the communication network.

As a result, for example, it is possible for a company to convert data by absorbing application differences between different departments, a certain company, or between individuals. In addition, since map information data is stored in each computer, no matter which of all the applications included in the target application is selected as the output application, the item attribute of the output application that accepted the selection The output file converted to can be written and the output file can be sent.

[0035] According to this configuration, the number of computers connected via the communication network increases enormously. Even in the case of losing, processing other than communication is performed on each computer, so this method, which does not require, for example, increasing the hardware of the center server, is very scalable.

(6) The map information data stored in the computer is a subset of master map information data stored in a server connectable to the computer via a communication network. The method described in (5).

[0037] By providing the configuration of (6), the map information data stored in the computer is the master map information data stored in a server that can be connected to the computer via a communication network. It can be a subset.

Thus, the computer can store the map information data as a subset of the master map information data stored in the server.

[0039] Thus, the computer stores, among the master map information data, for example, map information data other than the map information data that need not be used for the time being as a subset of the master map information data. It is possible to make efficient use of the storage area and perform conversion processing at high speed.

[0040] (7) The method according to (6), including a step in which the computer receives a program for causing the computer to execute the method and the map information data from the server.

[0041] By providing the configuration of (7), the computer can receive the program for causing the computer to execute the method described above and the map information data from the Sano.

[0042] Thus, the computer can receive and execute a program for executing the above-described method from the server by connecting to the server via the communication network.

[0043] As a result, data conversion between existing target applications is performed automatically even when the target application is added or the data structure (schema) of the target application is changed. You can receive and respond to programs that have been updated or added. [0044] Such a function and effect is particularly remarkable due to a synergistic effect with the function and effect of the configuration (5). In other words, the data conversion process including the output file writing is always performed on the local computer, and the program for executing the above-described method and the map information data for guaranteeing the compatibility between the target applications are always supplied from the server. By doing so, the compatibility can be guaranteed in almost real time.

Therefore, such a configuration is particularly suitable when data conversion is performed using, for example, different types of package software that is widely spread in units of tens of thousands or more as the above-described target application.

(8) Based on the map information data selection accepting step for accepting input of data representing information for selecting the map information data received from the server by the computer, and the data accepting the input, A map information data transmission requesting step for transmitting data for requesting transmission of necessary map information data to the server; and a map information data receiving step for receiving and storing the map information data from the server. The method according to 6) or (7).

[0047] By providing the configuration of (8), the computer receives input of data representing information for selecting map information data received from the server,

Based on the data that has received the input, it transmits data requesting transmission of necessary map information data to the server,

There is an effect that map information data from the server can be received and stored.

Thus, the computer receives necessary map information data from the server and stores it by selecting necessary map information data from the master map information data and requesting transmission to the server. be able to.

[0049] As a result, the master map information ability that the server manages the map information data required by each computer can be added as appropriate.

[0050] (9) The item content change for the computer to convert the item content combined with the predetermined item attribute on the input side or the predetermined item attribute on the output side into the predetermined item content. Item content conversion table reception step for receiving conversion table input;

In the input data receiving step, the computer receives the input of the input file including the predetermined item attribute on the input side or the predetermined item attribute on the output side, and the predetermined item on the input side Converting the item content combined with the attribute or the predetermined item attribute on the output side based on the item content conversion table, and the method according to any one of (1) to (8) .

[0051] By providing the configuration of (9), the computer converts the item content combined with the predetermined item attribute on the input side or the predetermined item attribute on the output side into the predetermined item content. Accept entry of item content conversion table,

In response to receiving an input file including the predetermined item attribute on the input side or the predetermined item attribute on the output side, the input item is combined with the predetermined item attribute on the input side or the predetermined item attribute on the output side. The item content to be converted can be converted based on the item content conversion table.

Thus, the computer can convert the item content combined with the predetermined item attribute on the input side or the predetermined item attribute on the output side based on the item content conversion table.

As a result, in addition to the item attribute conversion, the item content combined with the predetermined item attribute can be converted by using the item content conversion table. Therefore, for example, when the item content combined with a predetermined item attribute on the input side is a product code number, the computer has a different code number system between the input side application and the output side application. In some cases, code conversion processing can be performed together.

[0054] (10) The computer can be connected to another computer via a communication network.

The storage unit further stores a file that is a combination of item attributes and item contents stored in the other computer as a search target file,

Search request including key data including a combination of at least one item attribute and item content from the other computer via the communication network Receiving data; and

A search target that includes the item attribute associated with the item attribute of the intermediate application associated with the item attribute included in the received key data with reference to the map information data in response to receiving the search request data Storing the file in the storage unit and determining whether or not the force is sufficient;

When it is determined that the search target file is stored and it is determined that the item content that matches the item content included in the received key data is included in the search target file;

When it is determined that the item content is included in the search target file, a file obtained by replacing the determined item attribute of the search target file with the item attribute included in the received key data is used as result data. And returning the search request data to the computer that has transmitted the search request data through the communication network.

By providing the configuration of (10), the computer can be connected to another computer via a communication network,

Receiving search request data including key data including a combination of at least one item attribute and item content from the other computer via the communication network;

A search target that includes the item attribute associated with the item attribute of the intermediate application associated with the item attribute included in the received key data with reference to the map information data in response to receiving the search request data Determine whether the file is stored in the storage unit,

If it is determined that the search target file is stored, it is further determined whether or not an item content that matches the item content included in the received key data is included in the search target file;

If it is determined that the item content is included in the search target file, it is determined. In addition, a file obtained by replacing the item attribute of the search target file with the item attribute included in the received key data can be returned as result data to the computer that has transmitted the search request data via the communication network. There is an operational effect.

[0056] From this fact, if a search is performed using a combination of item attributes and item contents, the computer may retrieve the search target file with the received item attributes before reading the search target file for confirmation of the item contents. You can search for item contents by narrowing down the search target file and narrowing down the search target file.

As a result, since it is possible to narrow down by a predetermined item attribute, a file having an irrelevant item attribute can be automatically excluded from the search target, thereby improving the search efficiency. Furthermore, item contents having irrelevant item attributes are not displayed as search results, and the search results can be obtained for only the necessary item attributes, so that the search accuracy is improved.

(11) The computer stores a database including at least a structure information including a combination of the item attribute and the item content to be an HTML search service target via a communication network, and the HTML Can connect to a computer requesting a search service,

A computer storing the database,

Based on a database including at least structural information including a combination of the item attributes and the item contents, an HTML file including at least structural information including a combination of the item attributes and the item contents periodically. Including generating and storing,

The computer stores the database, and the computer stores! /, And periodically reads an HTML file including at least structural information including a combination of the item attributes and the item contents. Storing as a search target file in the storage unit;

Receiving, via the communication network, search request data including key data comprising a combination of at least one item attribute and item content of a computer requesting the HTML search service; A search target that includes the item attribute associated with the item attribute of the intermediate application associated with the item attribute included in the received key data with reference to the map information data in response to receiving the search request data Storing the file in the storage unit and determining whether or not the force is sufficient;

When it is determined that the item content is included in the search target file, the determined search target file is returned as result data to the computer that has transmitted the search request data via the communication network. And the method according to any one of (1) to (9).

By providing the configuration of (11), the computer stores a database including at least structure information including a combination of the item attributes and the item contents that are targets of the HT ML search service via a communication network. And a computer requesting the HTML search service,

A computer storing the database,

Based on a database including at least structural information including a combination of the item attributes and the item contents, an HTML file including at least structural information including a combination of the item attributes and the item contents periodically. Generate and remember,

The computer stores the database, and the computer stores! /, And periodically reads an HTML file including at least structural information including a combination of the item attributes and the item contents. In the storage unit as a search target file,

Receiving search request data including key data comprising a combination of at least one item attribute and item content of a computer requesting the HTML search service via the communication network;

In response to receiving the search request data, the map information data is referred to and received. Determining whether or not a search target file including an item attribute associated with the item attribute of the intermediate application associated with the item attribute included in the received key data is stored in the storage unit;

When it is determined that the item content is included in the search target file, the determined search target file is returned as result data to the computer that has transmitted the search request data via the communication network. This has the effect of being able to

[0059] Thus, the computer periodically reads and stores the HTML file generated by the computer storing the database based on the database, and stores it as a search target file. Requesting the HTML search service In response to a search request accompanied by key data including a combination of item attributes and item contents from a computer, the item attributes are replaced by referring to the map information data. The HTML file stored as the search target file can be searched.

As a result, the contents of items in a database having structural information that cannot be searched by an HTML search engine, such as an XML database, can be collectively searched for all computers storing the database.

[0061] Thus, by applying the principle of the present invention, various computers connected via a communication network can be stored using an HTML search engine having a user-friendly interface that is easy to use. This makes it possible to search the database managed and managed centrally.

[0062] (12) The storage unit stores the item attribute of the search target file in a state of being converted into the item attribute of the intermediate application,

In the step of determining whether or not the search target file is stored in the storage unit, the computer associates with the item attribute included in the received key data. The method according to (10) or (11), wherein a file to be searched including an item attribute that matches an item attribute of the intermediate application is stored in the storage unit to determine whether or not the power is correct

[0063] By providing the configuration of (12), the storage unit stores the item attribute of the search target file in a state of being converted into the item attribute of the intermediate application,

In the step of determining whether or not the search target file is stored in the storage unit, the computer matches the item attribute of the intermediate application associated with the item attribute included in the received key data. It is possible to determine whether or not the search target file including the item attribute is stored in the storage unit.

[0064] Thus, if a search is performed using a combination of item attributes and item contents, the search target files can be narrowed down by the item attributes of the intermediate application. It can be carried out.

As a result, since it is possible to narrow down by the item attribute of the intermediate application, it is not necessary to replace the reading based on the map information data at the time of search, and the search speed is improved.

[0066] (13) A computer that converts data composed of combinations of item attributes and item contents between different target applications,

A storage unit that stores map information data representing a correspondence relationship between an item attribute of the target application and an item attribute of the intermediate application in association with application ID data that identifies the target application;

Among the target applications, an input file composed of a combination of item attributes and item contents of the input side application, input side application ID data representing the target application ID on the input side, and output representing the target application ID on the output side Side application ID data, input data receiving means for receiving the input, the input file that has received the input, the application ID data on the input side, and the map information data, the item attributes of the intermediate application and Intermediate file writing means for writing an intermediate file composed of a combination of item contents; Output file writing means for writing out an output file composed of a combination of item attributes and item contents of the application on the output side based on the written intermediate file, application ID data on the output side, and map information data And a computer with

[0067] By operating the computer of (13), the same effect as in (1) can be expected.

(14) Means for receiving inputs of update target application ID data for specifying a target application to be updated and map information data to be updated in order to update the map information data stored in the storage unit When,

In the received map information data of the update target, the update target application I

The computer according to (13), further comprising means for updating map information data associated with D and storing the updated map information data in the storage unit.

[0069] By operating the computer of (14), the same effect as in (2) can be expected.

[0070] (15) Means for receiving input of addition target application ID data for specifying a target application to be added and map information data to be added in order to add map information data stored in the storage unit When,

The computer according to (13) or (14), further comprising means for adding the received map information data to be added and storing the map information data in the storage unit.

[0071] By operating the computer of (15), the same effect as in (3) can be expected.

[0072] (16) In the input data receiving means, the computer receives input of additional map information data in which a predetermined item attribute of the output-side application is added to and associated with a predetermined item attribute of the input-side application. ,

In the intermediate file writing means, the computer is further combined with item attributes of the intermediate application having a correspondence relationship with predetermined item attributes of the input-side application based on the received additional map information data. Copy the content of the item to the item content combined with the item attribute of the intermediate application that has a corresponding relationship with the predetermined item attribute of the application on the output side (13)

(15) !, The computer described in any one of them.

[0073] By operating the computer of (16), the same effect as in (4) can be expected. [0074] (17) The computer can be connected to another computer via a communication network.

In the input data receiving means, the computer further receives an input of computer ID data specifying a destination computer of the output file, and a computer specified based on the computer ID data that has received the written output file Further comprising means for transmitting via the communication network (13

) To (16)!

[0075] By operating the computer of (17), the same effect as in (5) can be expected.

(18) The map information data stored in the computer is a subset of master map information data stored in a server connectable to the computer via a communication network. 17)!

By operating the computer of (18), the same effect as in (6) can be expected.

[0078] (19) The computer according to (18), wherein the computer includes a program to be executed and means for receiving the map information data from the Sano.

[0079] By operating the computer of (19), the same effect as in (7) can be expected.

(20) Map information data selection accepting means for accepting input of data representing information for selecting map information data received from the server;

Map information data transmission requesting means for transmitting data requesting transmission of necessary map information data to the server based on the data received as input;

The computer according to (18) or (19), further comprising a map information data receiving unit that receives and stores the map information data from the server.

[0081] By operating the computer of (20), the same effect as in (8) can be expected.

(21) Item content conversion table receiving means for receiving input of item content conversion table for converting item content combined with predetermined item attribute on input side or predetermined item attribute on output side into predetermined item content When,

In the input data receiving means, the computer receives the input of the input file including the predetermined item attribute on the input side or the predetermined item attribute on the output side, and the predetermined data on the input side The item attribute is the predetermined item on the output side A computer according to any one of (13) to (20), comprising means for converting an item content combined with an attribute based on the item content conversion table.

[0083] By operating the computer of (21), the same effect as in (9) can be expected.

[0084] (22) The computer can be connected to other computers via a communication network,

Means for receiving search request data including key data comprising a combination of at least one item attribute and item content from the other computer via the communication network;

A search target that includes the item attribute associated with the item attribute of the intermediate application associated with the item attribute included in the received key data with reference to the map information data in response to receiving the search request data Means for storing the file in the storage unit and determining whether or not the force is;

Means for further determining whether or not the search target file includes item content that matches the item content included in the received key data when it is determined that the search target file is stored;

When it is determined that the item content is included in the search target file, a file obtained by replacing the determined item attribute of the search target file with the item attribute included in the received key data is used as result data. The computer according to any one of (13) to (21), comprising: means for sending a reply to the computer that has transmitted the search request data via the communication network.

[0085] By operating the computer of (22), the same effect as in (10) can be expected.

[0086] (23) The computer stores a database including at least structural information including a combination of the item attribute and the item content to be an HTML search service target via a communication network. And a computer requesting the HTML search service,

The computer storing the database has the item attribute and the item. Periodically generate and store an HTML file that contains at least the structure information that includes the combination of the item attributes and the item content, which is periodically generated and stored based on a database that includes at least the structure information that includes the combination of contents Means for storing the file as a search target file in the storage unit;

Means for receiving, via the communication network, search request data including key data comprising a combination of at least one item attribute and item content of a computer requesting the HTML search service;

When it is determined that the content of the item is included in the search target file, a means for sending the determined search target file as result data to a computer that has transmitted the search request data via the communication network A computer according to any one of (13) to (21).

[0087] By operating the computer of (23), the same effect as in (11) can be expected.

(24) The storage unit stores the item attribute of the search target file in a state of being converted into the item attribute of the intermediate application,

An item that matches the item attribute of the intermediate application associated with the item attribute included in the received key data is stored in the storage unit as a means for determining whether or not the file is to be retrieved. Store search target files including attributes in the storage unit! The computer according to (22) or (23), which determines whether or not.

By operating the computer of (24), the same effect as in (12) can be expected.

[0090] (25) A program for causing a computer to convert data composed of a combination of item attributes and item contents between different target applications, The computer includes a storage unit that stores map information data representing a correspondence relationship between an item attribute of the target application and an item attribute of the intermediate application in association with application ID data that specifies the target application, and the computer The

Among the target applications, an input file composed of a combination of item attributes and item contents of the input side application, input side application ID data representing the target application ID on the input side, and output representing the target application ID on the output side Side application ID data, and an input data reception step for accepting the input,

Based on the input file that has received the input, the application ID data on the input side, and the map information data, an intermediate file write that writes an intermediate file composed of a combination of item attributes and item contents of the intermediate application Step and

An output file for writing an output file composed of a combination of item attributes and item contents of the application on the output side based on the written intermediate file, the application ID data on the output side, and the map information data A program that executes the writing step.

By executing the program of (25), the same effect as (1) can be expected.

(26) In order to update the map information data stored in the storage unit to the computer, update target application ID data for specifying a target application to be updated, update target map information data, Accepting the input of

The program according to (25), further comprising: updating map information data associated with the update target application ID with the received update target map information data and storing the updated map information data in the storage unit.

By executing the program (26), the same effect as (2) can be expected.

(27) In order to add map information data stored in the storage unit to the computer, addition target application ID data for specifying a target application to be added, map information data to be added, Accepting the input of The program according to (25) or (26), wherein the received map information data to be added is added and stored in the storage unit.

By executing the program of (27), the same effect as (3) can be expected.

(28) In the input data receiving step, the computer is further input with additional map information data that additionally records and associates the predetermined item attribute of the output-side application with the predetermined item attribute of the input-side abrasion. Let me accept

In the intermediate file writing step, based on the additional map information data received by the computer, the intermediate application item attribute having a corresponding relationship with the predetermined item attribute of the input-side application is combined. The item content is copied to the item content combined with the item attribute of the intermediate application having a correspondence relationship with the predetermined item attribute of the application on the output side (from 25 to 27)! program.

By executing the program of (28), the same effect as in (4) can be expected.

[29] (29) The computer can be connected to other computers via a communication network,

In the input data receiving step, the computer further receives an input of computer ID data for specifying a computer to which the output file is to be transmitted, based on the computer ID data received by the computer for the output file written out. The program according to any one of (25) to (28), further causing a step of causing the identified computer to transmit via the communication network.

By executing the program of (29), the same effect as in (5) can be expected.

[0100] (30) The map information data stored in the computer is a subset of master map information data stored in a server connectable to the computer via a communication network (25) to ( 29)!

[0101] By executing the program (30), the same effect as (6) can be expected.

[0102] (31) The program according to (30), which causes the computer to execute a step of receiving a program to be executed by the computer and the map information data from the Sano. Program.

[0103] By executing the program of (31), the same effect as in (7) can be expected.

(32) A map information data selection receiving step for causing the computer to accept input of data representing information for selecting map information data received from the server;

Based on the received data, a map information data transmission request step for causing the server to transmit data for requesting transmission of necessary map information data, and receiving and storing the map information data from the server. The program according to (30) or (31), further executing a map information data receiving step.

By executing the program (32), the same effect as (8) can be expected.

(33) The computer accepts an input of an item content conversion table for converting item contents combined with predetermined item attributes on the input side or predetermined item attributes on the output side into predetermined item contents. In response to receiving the input of the input file including the predetermined item attribute on the input side or the predetermined item attribute on the output side in the computer in the item content conversion table receiving step and the input data receiving step And converting the item content combined with the predetermined item attribute on the input side or the predetermined item attribute on the output side based on the item content conversion table (25) to (25) 32) The program described in any of the above.

By executing the program of (33), the same effect as in (9) can be expected.

(34) The computer can be connected to other computers via a communication network,

The storage unit further stores, as a search target file, a file that is a combination of item attributes and item contents stored in the other computer.

Receiving search request data including key data including a combination of at least one item attribute and item content from the other computer via the communication network; and

In response to receiving the search request data, the map information data is referred to and received. Storing a search target file including an item attribute associated with an item attribute of an intermediate application associated with an item attribute included in the received key data in the storage unit,

If it is determined that the search target file is stored and it is determined that the item content that matches the item content included in the received key data is included in the search target file;

When it is determined that the item content is included in the search target file, a file obtained by replacing the determined item attribute of the search target file with the item attribute included in the received key data is used as result data. The program according to any one of (25) to (33), wherein the step of returning the search request data to the computer that has transmitted the search request data via the communication network is executed.

By executing the program (34), the same effect as (10) can be expected.

[0110] (35) The computer stores a database including at least structural information including a combination of the item attribute and the item content that are targets of the HTML search service via a communication network. And a computer requesting the HTML search service,

The item attribute and the item content that the computer stores and periodically generates and stores the database based on a database that includes at least structural information including a combination of the item attribute and the item content. A step of periodically reading an HTML file including at least structural information including a combination of the above and storing the HTML file as a search target file in the storage unit;

Receiving search request data including key data comprising a combination of at least one item attribute and item content of a computer requesting the HTML search service via the communication network; and

A search target that includes the item attribute associated with the item attribute of the intermediate application associated with the item attribute included in the received key data with reference to the map information data in response to receiving the search request data Storing the file in the storage unit and determining whether or not the power is strong; If it is determined that the search target file is stored and it is determined that the item content that matches the item content included in the received key data is included in the search target file;

When it is determined that the item content is included in the search target file, a step of causing the computer that has transmitted the search request data via the communication network to return the determined search target file as result data is returned. (25) to (33)!

[0111] By executing the program (35), the same effect as (11) can be expected.

[0112] (36) The storage unit stores the item attribute of the search target file in a state of being converted into the item attribute of the intermediate application,

In the step of determining whether the search target file is stored in the storage unit, the item attribute of the intermediate application associated with the item attribute included in the received key data in the computer The program according to (34) or (35), wherein a file to be searched including an item attribute that matches with is stored in the storage unit to determine whether or not the power is correct.

[0113] By executing the program of (36), the same effect as in (12) can be expected.

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FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a computer system 1 according to an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing data conversion processing according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an estimate creation screen in a data conversion process according to an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an estimate display screen in data conversion processing according to an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a file conversion screen in data conversion processing according to an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[FIG. 6] An input cuff eye in a data conversion process according to an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing intermediate file creation processing 1 in data conversion processing according to an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the output cuff creation process in the data conversion process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[9] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a map information data table in the data conversion process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. [10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing item attributes and item contents of an input file in data conversion processing according to an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[11] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing item attributes and item contents of an intermediate file in data conversion processing according to an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

12] A diagram showing item attributes and item contents of an output file in the data conversion processing according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

13] A diagram showing item attributes and item contents of an output file in the data conversion process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a connection relationship between a computer system and a communication network in data conversion processing according to an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

15] An estimate document transmission image diagram in the data conversion process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a file conversion 'transmission screen in the data conversion process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a transmission destination information table in the data conversion process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an estimate comparison screen in the data conversion process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[19] FIG. 19 is a diagram showing map information data to be updated in the data conversion process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

圆 20] After the update in the data conversion process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention It is a figure which shows a map information data table.

21] FIG. 21 is a diagram showing map information data to be added in the data conversion process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a map information data table after addition in the data conversion processing according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a data conversion process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a data conversion screen in the data conversion process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an estimate display screen in the data conversion process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an intermediate file creation process 2 in the data conversion process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an additional map information data table in the data conversion process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a free item correspondence definition screen in the data conversion process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a map information data table in the data conversion process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

30] A diagram showing item attributes and item contents of an input file in data conversion processing according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[31] FIG. 31 is a diagram showing item attributes and item contents of an intermediate file before copying in the data conversion process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

32] A diagram showing item attributes and item contents of an intermediate file after copying free item contents in the data conversion processing according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

33] A diagram showing item attributes and item contents of an output file in data conversion processing according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 34 shows a combination in a data conversion process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a diagram illustrating a connection relationship among a data system, a communication network, and a center server.

FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a master map information data table in the data conversion process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a map information selection / designation screen in the data conversion process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[FIG. 37] A diagram showing a map information data table in the data conversion process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

38] A diagram showing an item content conversion table in the data conversion processing according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

39] A diagram showing a search screen with attributes in the data search processing according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a search result screen in the data search process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

圆 41] A view showing a search result screen in the data search process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing data search processing according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a map information data table in the data search process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a key data search data table in the data search process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a key data search data table in a data search process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a connection relationship between a computer system and a communication network and a configuration of a computer system in a data search process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 47 is a diagram showing a screen image of an HTML file obtained by converting an XML file in the data search processing according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing an attributed search screen in the data search process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

49] A diagram showing a search result screen in the data search process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 50 is a diagram showing a search result screen in the data search process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 51 is a diagram showing an HTML file generation process in the data search process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 52 is a diagram showing an HTML file patrol read / store process in the data search process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 53 is a diagram showing a map information data table in the data search process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 54 is a diagram showing a key data search data table in the data search processing according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Computer system

10 Center server

20 Communication network

40 XMLDB

110 Control unit

120'1 thought p ^: [5

130 Input section

140 Display

150 Communication control unit

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BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, an example of a preferred embodiment according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a computer system 1 according to an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The computer system 1 is configured by connecting a control unit 110, a storage unit 120, an input unit 130, a display unit 140, and a communication control unit 150 via a node 160.

[0119] The control unit 110 is an information processing unit (CPU) that performs calculation and processing of information, and controls the entire computer system 1. The control unit 110 reads and executes various programs stored in the storage unit 120 as appropriate, thereby realizing various functions according to the present invention in cooperation with the hardware described above.

[0120] The storage unit 120 includes a local memory used for executing a program in combination with the control unit 110, a large capacity memory memory, and a cache memory used for efficiently searching the memory memory. Good. The computer-readable medium that implements the storage unit 120 may include an electrical, magnetic, optical, or electromagnetic implementation. More specifically, semiconductor storage devices, magnetic tapes, floppy disks, random “access” memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), CD—ROM and CD—RZW and DV D And an optical disc including

[0121] The input unit 130 accepts input by the user, and may include a keyboard, a pointing device, and the like. The input unit 130 can be connected to the computer directly or via an intervening IZO controller.

[0122] The display unit 140 displays a screen for accepting data input to the user or displays a screen of the result of the arithmetic processing by the computer. The display unit 140 is a cathode ray tube display (CRT), a liquid crystal display ( LCD).

[0123] The communication control unit 150 is a network adapter for enabling the computer to be connected to another arithmetic processing system or a storage device via a dedicated network or a public network. Communication controller 150 may include a modem, cable modem, and Ethernet ™ adapter.

[0124] [Data conversion process]

[0125] FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an overview of the data conversion process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. The intermediate file creation process 1 (detailed in FIG. 7) and the output file creation process ( In Figure 8 Create and output an output file by performing two processes (detailed). This processing can be performed on the computer system 1 shown in FIG.

[0126] More specifically, for example, as shown in Fig. 3, first, using the CSV output function on the order creation screen of the order management application used by Company P (CSV file) (Click the Export button.) Export the combination of item attributes and item contents of the estimate as a CSV file. Next, by reading the CSV file as input side item attributes and item contents by the method according to the present invention as shown in FIG. 2, the item attributes and items that can be read by the application specified on the output side are displayed. It can be converted to output item attributes and item contents that are composed of content combinations. By reading these output item attributes and item contents with the application specified on the output side (Accounting System of Company Z), it can be displayed on the estimate display screen as shown in Fig. 4. As can be seen by comparing Figures 3 and 4, the item attribute "item" has been converted to "goods" and "amount" has been converted to "unit price", and the corresponding item contents have been accurately copied. It is powerful to be.

[0127] A series of these processes will be described in more detail. First, when the CSV file esports button is clicked in Fig. 3, the control unit 110 writes out the item attributes and item contents of the estimate as a CSV file using this order management application used by company P. Next, upon accepting the pressing of the input button of the file conversion system, which is the system according to the present invention shown in FIG. 5, the control unit 110 displays a screen as shown in FIG. 6 which is a screen for reading the CSV file. Display on 140. Further, when the designation of the CSV file is accepted (in this example, “ZZZ.CSV” is designated) and the pressing of the open button is accepted, the control unit 110 reads the designated CSV file. Next, in the file conversion system according to the present invention, the control unit 110 receives the designation of the application on the output side in FIG. Execute. Hereinafter, the series of conversion processes will be further described.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing intermediate file creation processing 1 in the data conversion processing according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. This processing can be performed in the computer system 1 shown in FIG. In step SI 1, control unit 110 accepts input data.

[0130] More specifically, as input data, the application ID of the order management application used by company P shown in Fig. 3 and the application ID of the accounting application used by company Z shown in Fig. 4 are input data. And accepts the input of item attributes and item contents included in the CSV file output by the control unit 110 by this application.

[0131] Next, in step S12, the control unit 110 reads map information.

Here, the map information data table shown in FIG. 9 represents each item attribute of each application corresponding to each item attribute of the intermediate application. For example, the item attribute “item” of application A and the item attribute “item” of application B both correspond to the item attribute “item” of the intermediate application.

Next, in step S13, control unit 110 reads input-side item attributes and item contents.

[0134] Here, when exporting to a CSV file in Fig. 3, data as shown in Fig. 10 is read. More specifically, “item 1, PC” in the input data table by application A is read as a set of item attributes and item contents.

Next, in step S14, control unit 110 creates an intermediate file based on the input-side application ID and map information.

Here, the input side application ID is “A”, and the item attribute “item” of the application ID “A” in the map information data table of FIG. 9 corresponds to the item attribute item of the intermediate application item>. Yes.

[0137] In this way, the item content “PC” combined with the item attribute “item 1” of the input data by application A shown in FIG. 10 is the item attribute item of the intermediate application.

1> item contents. Therefore, the control unit 110 generates “<item 1>, computer” as an intermediate file as a combination of item attributes and item contents shown in the intermediate file data table of FIG.

[0138] Next, in step S15, the control unit 110 determines whether or not all the item contents have been processed. If all the item contents have not been processed, the control unit 110 proceeds to step S13. Return processing. If all items have been processed, intermediate file creation processing 1 ends.

[0139] Intermediate file creation process The intermediate file after the end of 1 is as shown in Fig. 11.

[0140] Fig. 8 is a flowchart showing an output file creation process in the data conversion process according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. This processing can be performed in the computer system 1 shown in FIG.

[0141] First, in step S21, the control unit 110 reads map information.

Next, in step S22, the control unit 110 reads the item attributes and item contents of the intermediate file created by the control unit 110 in the above-described intermediate file creation processing.

More specifically, control unit 110 reads data as shown in FIG. For example, read “Item 1>, PC” in the intermediate file data table as a set of item attributes and item contents.

[0144] Next, in step S23, control unit 110 creates an output file based on the output-side application ID and map information.

Here, the output side application ID is “B”, and according to the map information data table of FIG. 9, the item attribute “product” of the application ID “B” is the item attribute of the intermediate application. It can be difficult to speak in response to a certain <item>.

Therefore, the item content “PC” combined with the item attribute “ku item 1>” of the intermediate file data table shown in FIG. 11 becomes the item content of the item attribute “product” of application B. Therefore, the control unit 110 generates “item 1, computer” as an output file as a combination of the item attributes and item contents shown in the output data table for application B in FIG.

Next, in step S24, control unit 110 determines whether or not all item contents have been processed, and if not all item contents have been processed, the process returns to step S22.

[0148] If all the item contents have been processed, in step S25, control unit 110 determines whether or not all output application IDs have been processed, and all the items have been processed. If the output application ID has not been processed, the process returns to step S22. If all output application IDs have been processed, the output file creation process ends.

[0149] The output file after the output file creation processing is as shown in FIG.

Note that, for example, when the output application ID is “C”, the same processing as “B” is performed, and output is performed with the contents of the application C output data table shown in FIG.

[0151] When the output file creation process is completed, the conversion of the item attributes is completed, and the control unit 110 imports this output file (CSV file) by the application used by company Z. It can be displayed on the screen.

[0152] Note that when the output CSV file is actually sent to Company Z, there are a method of attaching the output file to an email and a method of sending the output file at a predetermined time by batch processing.

[0153] [Data conversion 'transmission process]

[0154] Next, the case where each company sends a quote to company Z online will be described.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a state in which the computer system 1 according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention is connected via the communication network 20. For example, a plurality of computer systems 1 that are respectively located at remote sites can exchange data files such as quotations with each other via the communication network 20.

[0156] Fig. 15 shows the output side file converted by the data conversion system according to the present invention for the input side file that has been supported by each business application used by company P, company Q, and company R. It is an image figure which transmits it to Z company. The control unit 110 can perform data conversion by performing the processing shown in Fig. 2 (Figs. 7 and 8) on the computer system 1 of each company! The output file converted to the appropriate item attribute is created as a transmission file and sent to the computer system 1 of company Z via the communication network 20.

[0157] Figure 16 shows the file that the application used by company P exported to a CSV file. The control unit 110 accepts the input, converts the attribute data, and sends it to the company Z's computer. It is a file conversion 'send screen for. The process in which the control unit 110 reads the C SV file is the same as described above. Here, the control unit 110 is shown in FIG. As shown, a new destination selection is accepted. In this example, the Z company's computer is accepted as the destination.

Here, the destination information table shown in FIG. 17 shows the IP address corresponding to each computer ID and the port number corresponding to each application ID, and the application ID that can be used for each computer ID. And the fact that the port number has been decided.

Therefore, when a destination computer is selected in the list box on the input file conversion 'transmission screen in FIG. 16, applications that can be used in the destination are displayed in the list box and can be selected.

[0160] In this way, as shown in Fig. 16, it accepts the selection of the destination and the application to be created, and accepts the press of the "Convert" send button, and converts it to the item attribute of the estimate of Company Z.

Can be transmitted to company Z via communication network 20.

[0161] Figure 18 shows items that can be imported by the control unit 110 using the application used by company Z, with the estimate data created and exported using the applications used by company P, company Q, and company R. The output file converted to the attribute and sent to the Z company computer via the communication network 20 is read by the Z destination output application.

[0162] As shown in Figure 18, the quotation created on the computer system 1 of each company (P, Q, R) of the sender is converted into item attributes that can be imported by the output application of company Z, and sent. To do.

[0163] In order to send the converted item attributes that can be imported to the destination application by such a procedure, the destination company Z imports each company's quotation in the application used by company Z. Since it can be displayed on the display unit 140 for comparison, even if there are many business partners, it is possible to save the time and effort of human beings to compare and compare the contents of each company's item contents. . Of course, CSV files can be imported with spreadsheet software for sorting and graphing.

[0164] [Update and addition processing of map information data]

[0165] The computer system 1 can update or add map information data.

FIG. 19 shows map information data to be updated. On the map information update screen (not shown), accept the input of the application ID to be updated and the updated item attributes. Thus, the control unit 110 can generate the map information data to be updated shown in FIG. 19 and update the map information data table shown in FIG.

FIG. 20 shows the updated map information data table. In this example, the control unit 110 sets the item attribute “item” of the application ID “B” of the map information data shown in FIG. It has been updated to.

FIG. 21 shows map information data to be added. The control unit 110 receives the input of the application ID to be added and the item attribute to be added on the map information addition screen (not shown). The map information data to be added shown in FIG. 21 can be generated and added to the map information data table shown in FIG.

FIG. 22 shows the map information data table after addition. In this example, the control unit 110 adds the map information with the application ID “D” to the map information data table shown in FIG.

[0170] [Free item conversion process]

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an overview of the data conversion process according to another example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. The intermediate file creation process 2 (detailed in FIG. 26) and the output file creation process are shown. The output file is created by performing two processes (detailed in Figure 8). This processing can be executed on the computer system 1 shown in FIG.

[0172] In this embodiment, the control unit 110 defines the correspondence in the map information data, and receives these instructions to associate the item attributes (for example, free items) with each other. Data conversion can also be performed for item attributes.

[0173] Fig. 24 is a data conversion screen for the control unit 110 to accept the input of the CSV file output by the application used by Company P, perform data conversion, and send it to Company Z. The process until the control unit 110 reads the CSV file is the same as described above.

[0174] Here, after reading the CSV file, as shown in FIG. 24, when the pressing of the additional map information button is accepted, the control unit 110 is necessary to generate the additional map information table. The free item correspondence definition screen shown in 28 is displayed on the display unit 140.

[0175] Next, after defining the free item correspondence, accept the specification of the output side application, When accepting the pressing of the conversion button, control unit 110 starts the process shown in FIG.

[0176] According to this processing, the item attributes of the estimate used by company P are converted to the item attributes of the application used by company Z on the estimate display screen shown in Fig. 25. Of the item attributes on the input side, the contents of the remarks column for which the corresponding conversion destination is not defined in the map information data can be copied to the remarks column of the estimate for Company Z. Note that there may be a plurality of applications that can be selected in FIG.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing intermediate file creation processing 2 in the data conversion processing according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. This process can be performed on the computer system 1 shown in FIG.

In step S31, control unit 110 performs intermediate file creation process 1.

[0179] The intermediate file creation process 1 shown in Fig. 7 performs the same process as described above, but in order to perform the data conversion of the free items when the input data of the control unit 110 is accepted in step S11. Further, the input of the additional map information data table shown in FIG. 27 is accepted.

[0180] The additional map information data table shown in Fig. 27 shows the correspondence between the item attribute of the application on the input side and the item attribute of the application on the output side. For example, the application ID "A" on the input side The item attribute “free 1” corresponds to the output application ID “BJ item attribute“ free2 ”!

[0181] In this example, the item attribute “Remarks” of the input side application ID “A” of company P on the input side is assigned to “free 1”, and the output side application ID “Bj” of company Z on the output side is assigned. The item attribute “Remarks” is assigned to “free2” and the contents of the remarks column are converted.

[0182] The above-described additional map information data definition is received in the following process.

First, in the data conversion screen shown in FIG. 24, control unit 110 accepts the pressing of the additional map information button following the pressing of the input button. Then, the control unit 110 displays the free item correspondence definition screen shown in FIG. On this screen, the control unit 110 can accept the definition of the correspondence between the item attributes of the free items.

[0184] More specifically, for example, control unit 110 accepts a click on a list box of the input-side application and accepts selection of an item attribute of the input-side application.

Next, control unit 110 accepts a click on the list box of the application on the output side. The specification of the item attribute to be associated with it is accepted.

Next, upon accepting pressing of the setting button, control unit 110 generates an additional calorie map information data table as shown in FIG.

[0187] Next, in step S12, the control unit 110 reads map information.

In the data conversion screen shown in FIG. 24, control unit 110 accepts the pressing of the additional map information button following the pressing of the input button.

Here, the map information data table shown in FIG. 29 shows the correspondence as described above for fixed items. For free items, for example, the item attribute “free 1” of application A is It corresponds to the item attribute 101> of the intermediate application, and the item attribute “; free2” of application B is the item attribute of the intermediate application 202

You can see that it corresponds to>.

Here, when the input data based on the estimate document of company P is received, the control unit 110 reads data as shown in FIG. In this example, the item content corresponding to the item attribute “Free 1” of the input side application ID “A” of Company P, which is the input side, is “Remarks> The price of the PC is currently discounted by 20%. Is. Therefore, the control unit 110 reads “Free 1, Remarks> The amount of the PC is currently discounted by 20%” in the application A input data table as a set of item attributes and item contents. Become.

[0192] Next, in step S14, the control unit 110 creates an intermediate file based on the input-side application ID and map information.

[0193] Here, as described above, the input-side application ID is "A", and the item attribute "free 1" of the application ID "A" in the map information data table in Fig. 29 is the intermediate application. Corresponding to the item genus 101>!

[0194] Therefore, the item content “<Remarks> of PC” combined with the item attribute “Remarks> The amount of money for PCs is currently reduced by 20%” in the input data of application A shown in FIG. The amount is currently discounted by 20%. ” The item attribute is 101>. Therefore, the control unit 110 uses a combination of item attributes and item contents shown in the intermediate file data table before copying shown in Fig. 31 as “Ku 10 1>, Remarks”. Is generated as an intermediate file.

Next, in step S15, control unit 110 determines whether or not all item contents have been processed, and if not all item contents have been processed, the process returns to step S13. If all items have been processed, the intermediate file creation process 1 ends, and the process moves to step S32 of the intermediate file creation process 2.

[0196] Intermediate file creation process The intermediate file after 1 is processed as shown in Fig. 31

[0197] Next, in step S32, the control unit 110 sets the corresponding input-side attribute for the item attribute newly associated based on the input-side application ID, the output-side application ID, the additional map information, and the map information. Copy item contents to output item contents

More specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in the additional map information data table shown in FIG. 27, the item attribute “free 1” of the input side application ID “A” is the output side application ID. Corresponds with item attribute “free2” of “B”!

Accordingly, as shown in the map information data table shown in FIG. 29, the control unit 110 selects the item attribute of the intermediate application corresponding to the item attribute “free 1” of the input side application ID “A”. The item contents of <Remarks> The amount of the PC is currently discounted by 20% is added to the item attribute of the intermediate application corresponding to the item attribute “free2” of the output side application ID “B”. Can be copied to the item contents of>

[0200] In step S33, control unit 110 determines whether or not all item contents have been processed, and if not all item contents have been processed, the process returns to step S32.

[0201] If all items have been processed, in step S34, control unit 110 determines whether or not all output application IDs have been processed, and all items have been processed. If the output application ID has not been processed, the process returns to step S32. If all output application IDs have been processed, intermediate file creation processing 2 ends.

[0202] Intermediate file creation process 2 The intermediate file after completion is as shown in Fig. 32

[0203] The output file creation process is the same as described above.

[0204] The output file after the output file creation processing is as shown in FIG.

[0205] [Map information, program update processing]

FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a state in which the computer system 1 of each company is connected to the center servo 10 via the communication network 20.

[0207] Each computer system 1 is connected to the center server 10 via the communication network 20, whereby the computer system 1 executes the above-described data conversion method and data communication method, and map information Data can be stored in the center server 10.

[0208] As a result, even when a new computer system 1 participates in the data conversion system,

The program can be received from the center Sano 10 as appropriate.

[0209] Further, each computer system 1 can receive map information data to be added from the center server 10.

[0210] Further, even when the map information of an application is updated, each computer system 1 can update the latest map information data by receiving the map information data to be updated from the center Sano 10. it can.

FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a master map information data table managed by the center server 10.

[0212] By storing the master map information data in the center server 10, each computer system 1 should receive and store only necessary map information data as appropriate.

[0213] So, for example, if you plan to convert construction industry application data to travel industry application data, you will normally receive or remember! Computer system 1 is the new center server 10 By receiving power, it is possible to exchange data smoothly with travel industry applications.

Here, when map information is actually received, an application to be used as a conversion target is first selected on the map information selection designation screen shown in FIG.

[0215] More specifically, as shown in FIG. 36, when control unit 110 accepts input of a check box, it accepts selection of an application to be used as a conversion target and accepts pressing of a setting button. Based on the application ID of the selected application, the center server 10 is requested to transmit map information data related to the application ID. Then, the requested map information data is received from the center server 10 as a new subset of the master map information data and stored.

[0216] Of course, the control unit 110 may request the transmission of only the difference by comparing the application that has received the selection by inputting the check box with the list of applications already stored at that time. ,.

[0217] [Item content conversion process]

Next, an item content conversion process that is performed separately from the above-described data conversion process will be described.

[0219] The map information data table shown in Fig. 37 is based on the correspondence between the map information data table shown in Fig. 9 and the item attribute "code" of application ID "A" and application ID "B". The item attribute “Part code” indicates that it corresponds to the item attribute “CODE” in the intermediate application. FIG. 38 is an item content conversion table showing the correspondence between the item content of the item attribute “code” and the item content of the item attribute “part code”.

[0220] Based on this item content conversion table, the control unit 110, when the item content of the item attribute "code" of the input side application ID "A" is "100", the output side application ID " The item content of “Part code”, which is the item attribute of “B”, can be converted to “B28” and output.

[0221] Thus, the control unit 110 can perform code conversion processing together when, for example, the code number system is different between the input-side application and the output-side application. [0222] As is clear in many cases, further conversion of the item contents that need to be converted through such a series of processes in accordance with the conversion of the item attributes is the data between companies with different code number systems. It is effective when performing conversion.

[0223] [Data search processing]

[0224] Next, an example of an embodiment in which the principle of the present invention is applied to a search service performed on a network will be described.

FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the computer system 1 that performs the search service is connected to the computer system 1 that performs the search request via the communication network 20.

The computer system 1 that performs the search service is connected to the computer system 1 that performs the search request via the communication network 20, whereby the search service with attributes described below can be performed.

FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an attributed search screen displayed by the computer system 1 that makes a search request. The computer system 1 accepts a search request with the item attribute “company name” and the item content “Honda” as a keyword attribute and a search keyword, respectively, and sends the search request to the computer system 1 that performs a search service via the communication network 20. Is transmitted, the search result is received, and the search result screen shown in FIG. 40 or 41 is displayed. FIG. 40 is a view showing the state of the search result screen when the search is hit, and FIG. 41 is a view showing the state of the search result screen when the search is not hit.

[0228] The processing of the attributed search service will be described below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing processing of the attributed search service according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0230] In step S41, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that performs the search service reads map information data.

Here, the map information data table shown in FIG. 43 represents each item attribute of each application corresponding to each item attribute of the intermediate application. For example, the item attribute “company name” of application a, the item attribute “company name” of application / 3, and the item attribute “company name” of application γ are the item attributes of the intermediate application. Corresponding to <company name>! / I understand that.

[0232] Next, in step S51, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that performs the search request transmits a search screen transmission request to the computer system 1 that performs the search service.

[0233] Next, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that provides the search service receives the search transmission request in step S42, and after receiving the request, transmits a search screen in step S43.

[0234] Next, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that makes the search request receives the search screen in step S52, and displays the search screen in step S53 after receiving the search screen.

[0235] Here, the search screen with attributes shown in Fig. 39 as an example of the search screen will be described.

[0236] The search screen with attributes shown in Fig. 39 is designed to be entered as a set of keyword attributes and search keywords. The keyword attributes are intermediate application items shown in the map information data table in Fig. 43. "Company name", "Company name", "Company name", etc. corresponding to the attribute <Company name>, etc. “Clinic”, “Clinic” and “Clinic” can be selected from the list box.

[0237] Fig. 39 shows that "company name" was selected as the keyword attribute and "Honda" was entered as the search keyword! / Speak.

Thus, a search can be performed with a set of the keyword attribute “company name” and the search keyword “Honda”.

[0239] Next, in step S54, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that performs the search request uses the search request data including the key data as a set of the keyword attribute and the search keyword to perform the search service computer. Send to system 1.

[0240] Next, in step S44, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that performs the search service receives the search request data.

[0241] Next, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that performs the search service executes a search process based on the map information data and the key data in step S45.

Hereinafter, the search process will be described. [0243] As shown in Figure 39, the keyword attribute (item attribute) “company name” is selected, the search keyword (item content) “Honda” is entered, and the search button is clicked. Referring to the map information data table shown in FIG. 43, the control unit 110 of FIG. 43 further corresponds to the keyword attribute “company name”! /, The intermediate application item attribute “company name>”. Then, search processing is performed for each of the item attributes “company name”, “company name”, and “company name”.

[0244] Here, the search target file that is the target of the search processing has a configuration like the key data search data table shown in FIG.

[0245] In the example shown in Fig. 44, the search target file is a computer that manages the contents of each item with "company name" and ヽぅ item attribute, and each item with "company name" and item attribute. Manage the contents! /, The computer, “Company Name”, and the contents of each item are managed by the item attributes, and the computer system 1 that provides the search service via the communication network 20 from the computer etc. The control unit 110 periodically collects the item attribute and the item content and stores them in the storage unit 120. The same applies to “person name”, “name”, “name”, etc., “clinic office”, “clinic office”, “talic”.

[0246] Here, when a search process is first performed with the item attribute "company name", the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that performs the search service searches whether the item attribute "company name" exists in the search target file. If it exists, the item contents associated with the item attribute “company name” in the search target file are searched for whether or not there is an item including “Honda”. If it exists, the item attribute “company name” is replaced with the keyword attribute “company name”, and the search result is obtained as a set of the item attributes including the keyword attribute “company name” and “Honda”. The same applies to “company name” and “company name”.

[0247] Further, as shown in FIG. 45, the search target file is aggregated into the item attributes of the intermediate application corresponding to each item attribute shown in FIG. You may make it search with>.

[0248] By doing in this way, it is possible to improve the search efficiency as compared to performing a search with each item attribute.

[0249] Next, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that provides the search service proceeds to step S46. Then, the search result data is transmitted to the computer system 1 that performs the search request.

[0250] Next, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that makes a search request receives the search result data in step S55, and displays the search result screen in step S56 after receiving the search result data.

[0251] As the search result screen, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that makes a search request displays the screen as shown in FIGS. 40 and 41 described above.

[0252] As shown in Fig. 40, the search result by keyword attribute (company name) and search keyword (Honda) is displayed. Here, “Honda Construction Home Page”, “Honda Food Home Page”, etc. are shown as examples.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 41, when the search result is 0, “No information matching the result search keyword searched by Honda (company name) was found” is displayed.

[0254] The search result can be displayed as the keyword attribute “company name” as described above after searching for each item attribute “company name”, “company name”, and “company name”. This is because they are replaced with “company name” which is a keyword attribute.

[0255] From this fact, by selecting only one keyword attribute, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that performs the search service can perform a search with all the item attributes associated with the map information. In addition, the person who performed the search can check the search result with the selected keyword attribute.

[0256] Further, as described above, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that performs the search service also periodically collects the computer power connected via the communication network 20 with respect to the item attribute and item content, It is stored in the storage unit 120. Therefore, the computer system 1 that performs the search service can periodically update the search target file even if the item content is changed or changed.

[0257] In addition, a company that wants to publish its home page as a search target of the attributed search service according to the present invention selects one of the many item attributes defined in the map information and places it on the communication network 20. Since the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that performs the search service simply collects the item contents of the item attribute, it is easily disclosed as a search target file of the attributed search service according to the present invention. Can wear.

[0258] [XML database search processing by HTML search engine]

[0259] Next, an example of an embodiment in which the principle of the present invention is applied to an XML database search service using an HTML search engine performed on a network will be described.

[0260] The HTML search engine is software for searching HTML files stored and managed by computers connected via a communication network, and various known search engines have been proposed. Computers that provide HTML search services that run these HTML search engines periodically visit multiple computers connected via a communications network and read HTML files stored and managed by each computer. Store a copy of it as a search archive.

[0261] When the computer that provides the HTML search service receives an HTML search request with a search keyword, the computer stores it as an archive for search, reads an HTML file, searches for a search that matches the search keyword, For example, an HTML file containing more matching keywords is preferentially extracted to generate a search result list, and is returned as a search result to the computer that sent the HTML search request.

FIG. 46 shows a computer in which a computer system 1 that performs a search service using the above-described HTML search engine and a computer system 1 that stores an HTML file that is an HTML search target makes a search request via the communication network 20. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing how the system 1 is connected.

[0263] The computer system 1 that performs a search service using an HTML search engine can perform the attributed search service described below by applying the principle of the present invention.

[0264] Each computer system 1 that stores a database to be searched by an HTML search engine has an XML database 40. The XML database 40 is, for example, an in-house database of a company (Company X), such as a database for the sales department and a database for the human resources department. However, the XML database 40 cannot be searched with an HTML search engine! / Therefore, in order to be able to search with an HTML search engine, it is necessary to convert the XML file of the XML database 40 into an HTML file. There is. [0265] Therefore, by extracting CSS from the data obtained by multiplying the XML file, which is the structural information of the XML database 40, with the XSL, which is the representation information, and CSS, the XML file stores the structural information, for example, in a tabular format. Can be converted to HTML file 201

FIG. 47 is a diagram showing a screen image of the HTML file 201 obtained by converting the XML file of the XML database 40 for the sales department and the personnel department at Company X. In this example, the ability to convert the structure information stored in the original XML file to be expressed in tabular HTML The principle of the present invention is not limited to this example. The relationship between eye attributes and item contents may be expressed.

[0267] Here, comparing the screen image of the company X's sales department database converted to an HTML file and the human resources department database converted to an HTML file, the attribute name is " “Employee #” and “Employee number” for the personnel department. Therefore, even if you try to search for the employee number in the XML database 40 for sales departments with the attribute `` employee code '', for example, the attribute name is different for each department and the search is not possible! This will cause problems.

[0268] Therefore, the XML database 40 for each department can be searched by replacing the attribute based on the map information data table shown in Fig. 53 described later.

FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a search screen with attributes displayed by the computer system 1 that makes a search request. The computer system 1 receives a search request using the item attribute “employee code” and the item content “000 1” as a keyword attribute and a search keyword, respectively, and sends the search request to the computer system 1 that performs a search service via the communication network 20. Is sent, the search result is received, and the search result screen shown in FIG. 49 or 50 is displayed. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a state of the search result screen when the search is hit, and FIG. 50 is a diagram showing a state of the search result screen when the search is not successful.

Here, the HTML file generation processing necessary for the processing of the attributed search service shown in FIG. 51 will be described.

[0271] Remember the XML database 40 that is the target of the HTML search service! In step S61, the control unit 110 of the data system 1 extracts an XML file from the XML database 40.

Next, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 storing the XML database 40 is

In step S62, an XML file, an XSL file, and a CSS file are read.

In step S63, Web page data is generated from the read XML file, XSL file, and CSS file.

In step S64, CSS is extracted from the generated web page data to create an HTML file.

By performing the above processing, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 storing the XML database 40 can generate the HTML file 201 based on the contents from the XML database 40.

Next, the HTML file patrol read / store processing shown in FIG. 52 will be described.

[0277] The control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that performs the HTML search service reads the HTML file stored in the computer system 1 connected to the communication network 20 via the communication network 20 in step S71. And stored in the storage unit. Here, the above-described reading process can be performed for a target computer that has been set in advance! Alternatively, a computer that can be a target is searched for.

[0278] Next, in step S72, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that performs the HTML search service determines whether or not the HTML file has been read from all the computer systems 1 to be read. If not, the process returns to step S71, and if read, the HTML file patrol read 'storage process is terminated.

[0279] By performing the above processing, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that performs the HTML search service circulates the computer system 1 connected to the communication network 20 to read the HTML file, and the structure of the XML database An HTML file obtained by converting the information into a table format can be stored as a search target file.

[0280] By performing the above-mentioned preparations periodically, it is a combination that provides an HTML search service. The control unit 110 of the data system 1 can provide the following search service with attributes by using the contents of the XML database as a target of the HTML search service.

[0281] The processing of the attributed search service will be described below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the processing of the HTML search service including the structure information according to an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0283] In step S41, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that performs the search service

Read map information data.

[0284] Here, the map information data table shown in Fig. 53 represents each item attribute of each application corresponding to each item attribute of the intermediate application. For example, the item attribute “employee #” of application oc, the item attribute “employee number” of application β, and the item attribute “employee code” of application γ correspond to the item attribute “employee ID>” of the intermediate application. It ’s hard to do that.

[0285] Next, in step S51, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that performs the search request transmits a search screen transmission request to the computer system 1 that performs the search service.

[0286] Next, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that performs the search service receives the search transmission request in step S42, and after receiving the request, transmits the search screen in step S43.

[0287] Next, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that makes a search request receives the search screen in step S52, and displays the search screen in step S53 after receiving the search screen.

Here, the search screen with attributes shown in FIG. 48 as an example of the search screen will be described.

[0289] The search screen with attributes shown in Fig. 48 is designed to be entered as a set of keyword attributes and search keywords. As keyword attributes, the intermediate application items shown in the map information data table in Fig. 53 are displayed. “Employee #”, “Employee number”, “Employee code”, etc. corresponding to the attribute “Employee ID>”, “Employee name”, “Employee name”, “Employee name”, etc. “Affiliation”, “Organization”, “Affiliation name”, etc. corresponding to <Affiliation> can be selected by the list button. In FIG. 48, “employee code” is selected as the keyword attribute, and “00” is selected as the search keyword.

Show the state of entering "01".

Thus, a search can be performed with a set of the keyword attribute “employee code” and the search keyword “0001”.

[0292] Next, in step S54, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that performs the search request uses the search request data including the key data as a set of the keyword attribute and the search keyword to perform the search service computer. Send to system 1.

[0293] Next, in step S44, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that provides the search service receives the search request data.

[0294] Next, in step S45, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that performs the search service executes a search process based on the map information data and the key data!

[0295] Hereinafter, the search processing will be described.

[0296] As shown in Fig. 48, when the keyword attribute (item attribute) "employee code" is selected, the search keyword (item content) "0001" is entered, and the search button is pressed, the search service is executed. The control unit 110 of the computer system 1 refers to the map information data table shown in FIG. 53, and further corresponds to the item attribute “employee ID> of the intermediate application corresponding to the keyword attribute“ employee code ”. Search for each of the attributes “employee #”, “employee number”, etc.

Here, the search target file that is the target of the search processing has a configuration like the key data search data table shown in FIG.

[0298] The search target file is described in the example shown in Fig. 54. For the sales department, the contents of each item are managed by the item attributes such as "employee #", "employee name", and "affiliation". Computer system with XML database 40 Communicate from computer system 1 etc. with XML database 40 for human resources department that manages the contents of each item with the item attributes “employee number”, “employee name”, “date of employment” The control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that performs the search service via the network 20 collects the item attributes and the item contents at predetermined intervals and stores them in the storage unit 120.

[0299] Specifically, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that performs the search service is set at night. Batch processing, etc. are performed periodically, and the item attributes and item contents of the XML database 40 of each department are automatically collected and stored in the storage unit 120.

[0300] Here, when the search processing is first performed with the item attribute "employee #", the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that performs the search service determines whether the item attribute "employee #" exists in the search target file. Perform a search, and if it exists, search for whether the item content associated with the item attribute “employee #” in the search target file contains “0001”. If it exists, the search result is obtained as a set of item attributes “Employee #”, “Employee name”, “Affiliation”, etc. and item contents “000 1”, “Ichiro Kawamura”, “Sales 2 Section”, etc. . The same applies to the case of performing a search using the item attribute “employee number” or the like.

[0301] By doing in this way, it is possible to improve the search efficiency as compared to performing a search with each item attribute.

[0302] Next, in step S46, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that provides the search service transmits the search result data to the computer system 1 that issues the search request.

[0303] Next, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that makes the search request receives the search result data in step S55, and displays the search result screen in step S56 after receiving the search result data.

[0304] As the search result screen, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that makes a search request displays the screens shown in FIGS. 49 and 50 described above.

[0305] As shown in Fig. 49, the search result by keyword attribute (employee code) and search keyword (0001) is displayed. Here, “Each item attribute“ employee # ”,“ employee name ”,“ affiliation ”, etc. in the sales department XML database 40 and each item content“ 0001 ”in record units including the item content“ 0001 ”, "Ichiro Kawamura", "Sales Division 2", etc., "Each employee's XML database 40 attributes" employee number "," employee name "," employment date ", etc., and item content" 0001 " Examples of each item content “0001”, “Ichiro Kawamura”, “October 2001”, etc. in the record unit are shown as search results!

[0306] On the other hand, as shown in Fig. 50, when the search result is 0, "No information matching the search keyword as a result of searching with 0001 (employee code) was found." To do.

[0307] From the above, a computer that performs a search service by selecting only one keyword attribute The control unit 110 of the system 1 can perform a search using all item attributes associated with the map information.

Further, as described above, the control unit 110 of the computer system 1 that performs the search service periodically collects item attributes and item contents from the computer system 1 connected via the communication network 20. And stored in the storage unit 120. Therefore, even if the item content is added or changed, the computer system 1 that performs the search service can periodically update the search target file.

[0309] In the XML database search process described above, the internal database of a certain company (Company X) is the search target. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an external database may be included in the search target.

[0310] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. In addition, the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects generated by the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the examples of the present invention. It is not something.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] A method for converting data composed of combinations of item attributes and item contents between different target applications by a computer,

[2] The computer receives an input of update target application ID data for specifying a target application to be updated and update target map information data in order to update the map information data stored in the storage unit. When,

The method according to claim 1, further comprising: updating map information data associated with the update target application ID with the received update target map information data and storing the updated map information data in the storage unit.

[3] The computer receives an input of addition target application ID data for specifying a target application to be added and map information data to be added in order to add the map information data stored in the storage unit When, 3. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: a step of adding the received map information data to be added and storing the map information data in the storage unit.

[4] In the input data receiving step, the computer accepts input of additional map information data to be associated with a predetermined item attribute of the output-side application added to a predetermined item attribute of the input-side application. ,

In the intermediate file writing step, the computer is further combined with the item attribute of the intermediate application having a correspondence relationship with the predetermined item attribute of the application on the input side based on the received additional map information data The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the item content is copied to the item content combined with the item attribute of the intermediate application having a correspondence relationship with a predetermined item attribute of the output-side application.

[5] The computer can be connected to other computers via a communication network.

In the input data receiving step, the computer further receives an input of computer ID data for specifying a destination computer of the output file, and the computer is based on the computer ID data that has received the written output file. 5. The method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of transmitting to the identified computer via the communication network.

6. The map information data stored in the computer is a subset of master map information data stored in a server connectable to the computer via a communication network. The method of crab.

7. The method according to claim 6, further comprising the step of the computer receiving a program for causing the computer to execute the method and the map information data from the server.

[8] A map information data selection receiving step in which the computer receives an input of data representing information for selecting map information data received from the server; and a necessary information based on the received data A map information data transmission request step for transmitting data requesting transmission of map information data to the server; The method according to claim 6 or 7, further comprising a map information data receiving step for receiving and storing map information data from the server.

[9] An item content conversion table in which the computer receives an input of an item content conversion table for converting the item content combined with the predetermined item attribute on the input side or the predetermined item attribute on the output side into the predetermined item content A reception step;

In the input data receiving step, the computer receives the input of the input file including the predetermined item attribute on the input side or the predetermined item attribute on the output side, and the predetermined item on the input side 9. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: converting an item content combined with the attribute or the predetermined item attribute on the output side based on the item content conversion table.

[10] The computer can be connected to other computers via a communication network.

Receiving search request data including key data comprising a combination of at least one item attribute and item content from the other computer via the communication network; and

When it is determined that the item content is included in the search target file, a file obtained by replacing the determined item attribute of the search target file with the item attribute included in the received key data is used as result data. Returning to the computer that has transmitted the search request data via the communication network. Item 9. The method according to item 9 above.

The computer requires a computer storing a database including at least structural information that includes a combination of the item attribute and the item content that are targets of the HTML search service via a communication network, and the HTML search service. Can connect to the desired computer,

A computer storing the database,

Receiving search request data including key data comprising a combination of at least one item attribute and item content from a computer requesting the HTML search service via the communication network;

When it is determined that the item content is included in the search target file, the determined search target file is returned as result data to the computer that has transmitted the search request data via the communication network. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising: [12] The storage unit stores the item attribute of the search target file in a state of being converted into the item attribute of the intermediate application,

In the step of determining whether or not the search target file is stored in the storage unit, the computer matches the item attribute of the intermediate application associated with the item attribute included in the received key data. The method according to claim 10 or 11, wherein a file to be searched including an item attribute is stored in the storage unit to determine whether or not it is powerful.

[13] A computer for converting data composed of a combination of item attributes and item contents between different target applications,

Among the target applications, an input file composed of a combination of item attributes and item contents of the input side application, input side application ID data representing the target application ID on the input side, and output representing the target application ID on the output side Side application ID data, input data receiving means for receiving the input, the input file that has received the input, the application ID data on the input side, and the map information data, the item attributes of the intermediate application and Based on the intermediate file writing means for writing an intermediate file composed of a combination of item contents, the written intermediate file, the application ID data on the output side, and the map information data, the application on the output side Item attributes Computer obtaining Bei output file writing means to write the output file to a combination of field contents, the called.

[14] means for receiving input of update target application ID data for specifying a target application to be updated and update target map information data in order to update the map information data stored in the storage unit;

Means for updating the map information data associated with the application ID to be updated with the received map information data to be updated and storing it in the storage unit; The computer according to claim 13, further comprising:

[15] In order to add map information data stored in the storage unit, means for receiving input of application ID data to be added for specifying a target application to be added and map information data to be added;

The computer according to claim 13 or 14, further comprising: means for adding the received map information data to be added and storing the map information data in the storage unit.

[16] In the input data receiving means, the computer receives an input of additional map information data to associate a predetermined item attribute of the output-side application with a predetermined item attribute of the input-side application,

In the intermediate file writing means, the computer is further combined with item attributes of the intermediate application having a correspondence relationship with predetermined item attributes of the input-side application based on the received additional map information data. The computer according to any one of claims 15 to 15, wherein the content of an eye is copied to an item content combined with an item attribute of the intermediate application having a correspondence relationship with a predetermined item attribute of the output-side application.

[17] The computer can be connected to other computers via a communication network.

In the input data receiving means, the computer further receives an input of computer ID data specifying a destination computer of the output file, and a computer specified based on the computer ID data that has received the written output file The computer according to any one of claims 13 to 16, further comprising means for transmitting to the network via the communication network.

18. The map information data stored in the computer is a subset of master map information data stored in a server connectable to the computer via a communication network. A computer according to the above.

19. The computer according to claim 18, further comprising means for receiving the program to be executed and the map information data from the servo.

[20] of data representing information for selecting map information data received from the server Map information data selection accepting means for accepting input;

20. The computer according to claim 18, further comprising a map information data receiving unit that receives and stores map information data from the server.

[21] Item content conversion table accepting means for accepting input of an item content conversion table for converting the item content combined with the predetermined item attribute on the input side or the predetermined item attribute on the output side into the predetermined item content When,

In the input data receiving means, the computer receives the input of the input file including the predetermined item attribute on the input side or the predetermined item attribute on the output side, and the predetermined data on the input side 21. The computer according to claim 13, further comprising: means for converting an item content combined with the predetermined item attribute on the output side based on the item content conversion table.

[22] The computer can be connected to other computers via a communication network,

If it is determined that the item content is included in the search target file, it is determined. Means for returning the search request data to the computer that has transmitted the search request data via the communication network, with the result of a file obtained by replacing the item attribute of the search target file with the item attribute included in the received key data; The computer according to any one of claims 13 to 21, further comprising:

[23] The computer stores a database including at least structural information including a combination of the item attribute and the item content to be an HTML search service target via a communication network, and the HTML search It can be connected to a computer requesting service,

The item attribute and the item content that the computer stores and periodically generates and stores the database based on a database that includes at least structural information including a combination of the item attribute and the item content. Means for periodically reading an HTML file including at least structural information including a combination of the above and storing it as a search target file in the storage unit;

When it is determined that the content of the item is included in the search target file, a means for sending the determined search target file as result data to a computer that has transmitted the search request data via the communication network The computer according to any one of claims 13 to 21, further comprising:

[24] The storage unit sets the item attribute of the search target file to the intermediate application. It is memorized in the state converted to the item attribute,

An item that matches the item attribute of the intermediate application associated with the item attribute included in the received key data is stored in the storage unit as a means for determining whether or not the file is to be retrieved. 24. The computer according to claim 22 or 23, wherein it is determined whether or not a search target file including an attribute is stored in the storage unit.

[25] A program for causing a computer to convert data composed of combinations of item attributes and item contents between different target applications.

The computer includes a storage unit that stores map information data representing a correspondence relationship between an item attribute of the target application and an item attribute of the intermediate application in association with application ID data that specifies the target application, and the computer The

[26] In order to update the map information data stored in the storage unit, the computer receives input of update target application ID data for specifying a target application to be updated and map information data to be updated. Steps,

In the received map information data of the update target, the update target application I Updating the map information data associated with D and storing it in the storage unit;

26. The program according to claim 25, further executing.

[27] In order to add the map information data stored in the storage unit, the computer receives input of application ID data to be added that specifies a target application to be added and map information data to be added. Steps,

27. The program according to claim 25 or 26, further comprising: adding the received map information data to be added and storing the map information data in the storage unit.

[28] In the input data receiving step, the computer receives an input of additional map information data to be associated with a predetermined item attribute of the output-side application added to a predetermined item attribute of the input-side application. Let

In the intermediate file writing step, based on the additional map information data received by the computer, the intermediate application item attribute having a corresponding relationship with the predetermined item attribute of the input-side application is combined. 28. The program according to claim 25, wherein the item content is copied to the item content combined with the item attribute of the intermediate application having a correspondence relationship with a predetermined item attribute of the output-side application.

[29] The computer can be connected to other computers via a communication network.

In the input data receiving step, the computer further receives an input of computer ID data for specifying a computer to which the output file is to be transmitted, based on the computer ID data received by the computer for the output file written out. The program according to any one of claims 25 to 28, further causing a step of causing the identified computer to transmit via the communication network.

[30] The map information data stored in the computer is a subset of master map information data stored in a server connectable to the computer via a communication network. The program described in 31. The program according to claim 30, wherein the program causes the computer to execute a program to be executed by the computer and a step of receiving the map information data from the Sano.

[32] A map information data selection accepting step for causing the computer to accept input of data representing information for selecting map information data received from the server, and necessary based on the data accepted A map information data transmission requesting step for causing the server to transmit data requesting transmission of the correct map information data, and a map information data receiving step for receiving and storing the map information data from the server. 32. A program according to claim 30 or claim 31.

[33] Item content conversion for causing the computer to accept an input of an item content conversion table for converting the item content combined with the predetermined item attribute on the input side or the predetermined item attribute on the output side into the predetermined item content A table reception step;

In the input data receiving step, in response to receiving an input of an input file including the predetermined item attribute on the input side or the predetermined item attribute on the output side in the computer, the predetermined item on the input side The step of converting the item content combined with the attribute or the predetermined item attribute on the output side based on the item content conversion table is executed. Product.

[34] The computer can be connected to other computers via a communication network.

In response to receiving the search request data, the map information data is referred to and an intermediate application associated with the item attribute included in the received key data is displayed. Storing a file to be searched including an item attribute associated with the item attribute in the storage unit, and determining whether or not it has power;

When it is determined that the item content is included in the search target file, a file obtained by replacing the determined item attribute of the search target file with the item attribute included in the received key data is used as result data. The program according to any one of claims 25 to 33, wherein: a step of causing a computer that has transmitted the search request data to return via the communication network.

Receiving search request data including key data including a combination of at least one item attribute and item content from a computer requesting the HTML search service via the communication network;

A search target that includes the item attribute associated with the item attribute of the intermediate application associated with the item attribute included in the received key data with reference to the map information data in response to receiving the search request data Storing the file in the storage unit and determining whether or not the power is strong;

If it is determined that the search target file is stored, the item content that matches the item content included in the received key data is included in the search target file. Further determining whether or not,

When it is determined that the item content is included in the search target file, a step of causing the computer that has transmitted the search request data via the communication network to return the determined search target file as result data is returned. 34. The program according to claim 25, wherein the program is executed.

The storage unit stores the item attribute of the search target file in a state of being converted into the item attribute of the intermediate application,

In the step of determining whether the search target file is stored in the storage unit, the item attribute of the intermediate application associated with the item attribute included in the received key data in the computer 36. The program according to claim 34 or claim 35, wherein the determination is made as to whether or not the search target file including the item attribute that matches the item attribute is stored in the storage unit.