JP2001014351A - Method for storing and taking out visiting card information - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To eliminate the trouble to manually distribute a visiting card each time information on the owner changes by generating a database of visiting card information. SOLUTION: The database of visiting card information is generated through a stage (201) for registering applicants for visiting cards, a stage (202) for receiving card information from applicants, a stage (203) for specifying a card identifier for the card information, and the stage (203) for specifying a password for the card information. The card information includes a classification defining the level of access to the card information. The card information is stored in the database while related to the card identifier, classification, and password.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a method for generating a business card information database and a method for extracting information from the database.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A business card such as a business card (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a card) contains information about its owner, such as a name, an address, and a telephone number. The problem with such cards is that if any of that information changes, the information will be out of date. Until now, new business cards had to be manually printed and distributed each time the information on the business card was changed. Therefore, when a large number of cards are handled, a great deal of work is required.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention promotes the use of business cards using new technologies such as the World Wide Web. In particular, a business card information database is maintained on a web site. The card information on the database for each business card includes characters / images printed on the business card, a card identifier, a classification, and a password.

[0004] The card identifier is a unique number by which the owner and others can detect the card information on the database. The classification defines an access level to the card information. For example, if the card is classified as "public," anyone accessing the web site can access the card information. On the other hand, if the classification is "private" (priv
ate), only the owner or selected individuals can access the card information. The password is a character string specified to request authentication of access to the database, and the owner who has been authenticated by the password can update or delete the card information.

To retrieve card information, a user accesses a web site (directly or by telephone),
Enter a request for a business card. The request generally includes a card identifier and / or other information that may be placed on the business card, such as name, address, telephone number, and the like. The program code executed on the web site searches card information including the information input by the user through a database. Once detected, this information is retrieved and output to the user. Also, the information can be used to generate a message and send it to the business card owner.

Another object is to eliminate the need to manually enter a business card each time the business card owner information is changed. Yet another object is that a person with a changed business card can easily obtain the latest business card without contacting the owner. This is particularly advantageous for businessmen who have difficulty keeping track of where their co-workers have moved because of work changes. The present invention also facilitates communication with business card holders.

[0007]

In order to achieve at least a part of the above object, a method of the present invention is a method for generating a business card information database, in which a business card applicant is registered. And the card information including a classification that defines an access level to the card information,
Receiving from the applicant, specifying a password in the card information, specifying a card identifier in the card information, storing the card information in a database in association with the card identifier and the password And a step of performing the above. Therefore, according to this method, the card information is stored in the database in association with the card identifier and the password.

[0008] Other aspects of the invention include one or more of the features / functions described below. To update card information,
A request including a password and a card identifier is received. The card information in the database is detected using the received card identifier. The password included in the request is checked against the password specified in the card information, and the card information is updated by replacing the corresponding card information on the database with new card information.

The database stores card information on a plurality of business cards. When a request for a business card including a card identifier is received, card information on a database is detected by using the received card identifier. Whether to output the detected card information is determined based on the classification of the detected card information.

Alternatively, when a request for a business card including a card identifier is received, card information corresponding to the card information of the request is searched in a database. Card information detected by the search is output after being retrieved from the database.

When the request for a business card includes a classification, card information having the classification included in the request can be retrieved from the database. Card information is
The data is output from the database to a computer system via a network, or output to a telephone via a telephone line. The computer system can print the card information or display the card information including a hyperlink corresponding to at least one item of the card information on a display.

The card information includes the applicant's last name, the applicant's first name,
Applicant's work and / or home address, logo, applicant's work and / or home telephone number, applicant's facsimile number (or pager (R) number,
The information includes at least one of a mobile phone number), an electronic mail address of the applicant, a card identifier, a classification of card information, and a language used for a business card.

The card template information is displayed. Input from an applicant who selects card template information and has a card identifier is received. Card information corresponding to the card identifier is retrieved from the database. Then, a business card is generated based on the selected card template information and card information.

[0014] The card information is taken out by the applicant through the network. Classification is "private" (priv
ate) or "public". When a request to erase card information is received, the request includes the card identifier and the password. Determines whether the received password is valid,
If the password is valid, the card information specified by the card identifier is deleted from the database.

[0015] A business card management system according to the present invention includes a first device and a second device. The first device can execute a web browser. The second device has a web site accessible via a web browser, and stores a database including card information about a plurality of business cards. The second device also includes a memory storing a program code to be executed by the processor, wherein the memory includes, as the program code, a code for accessing the database through a web site, and the first program through the web site.
A code for registering a business card applicant in the apparatus, a code for receiving card information from the applicant through the web site, a code for designating a card identifier and a password for the card information, and a card identifier and the password A code for storing the card information on the database, a code for updating the card information on the database through the web site, and the card information using the card identifier and / or the password. A code for retrieving the database, a code for retrieving the card information retrieved by the retrieval code from the database, and a code for outputting the retrieved card information are stored.

[0016] The recording medium of the present invention is characterized by recording a computer program readable by a computer and transmitting a message based on information selected from a database. The program code receives the card identifier and information identifying the selected communication medium, and searches the database for card information corresponding to the selected communication medium. The message using the retrieved card information is transmitted through the selected communication medium.

[0017]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The structure, operation and effects of the present invention will be described below in more detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a system configuration centered on a network 1, on which a specific example of the present invention is implemented. The network 1 is a network such as the Internet or an intra-company information communication network. Network 1
Includes a host 2 and a central computer 4.

The host 2 is a personal computer (P
C) or similar device capable of communicating over the network 1. The host 2 has a network connection 5 connected to the network 1, a display monitor 6 for displaying information to a user, a keyboard 7 for inputting text and commands, and a cursor placed on the display monitor 6 for user commands. And a drive 10 for accessing data stored on a computer readable storage medium such as a computer diskette, CD-ROM or DVD. The printer 11 prints text and images output from the host 2 when connected to the host 2, and the modem 12 controls communication via the telephone line 14 when connected to the host 2.

The portion denoted by reference numeral 15 shows the internal configuration of the host 2 in an enlarged manner. The host 2 includes a keyboard interface 16, a mouse interface 17, a display interface 19, a drive interface 20, a RAM 21, a processor 22, a printer interface 24, a modem interface 25, and a memory 26. The memory 26
An operating system (operating system) 27 such as Windows 98 manufactured by Microsoft, a web browser 29 such as Navigator manufactured by Netscape for accessing a web site, and a printer driver 30 controlling the printer 11; Software 31 that communicates with the modem 12 and network communication software 32 are stored. The network communication software 32 is a TCP / I used to communicate over the network 1.
P (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protoco
l) Contains code for the protocol stack.

The central computer 4 is not only a PC,
It may be a general purpose computer or other device capable of communicating with the host 2 via the network 1. The central computer 4 includes a network interface 34 for exchanging communications over a network and a telephone line interface 35 for exchanging communications over a telephone line.

The central computer 4 also has an internal modem 3
6, a RAM 37, a memory 39 for storing a database 40 and a code 41, and a code 41 outside the RAM 37.
(See reference numeral 44). The code 41 includes communication software 45 for a network.
(Same as above) Maintaining a web site on the central computer 4 and executing a web server 46 for outputting a web page in response to a request via the network 1 and the steps of FIGS. 2 to 6 Generated by
A business card manager 47 for updating, searching, retrieving, erasing information from the database, and transmitting messages using the information is included.

The database 40 stores business card information 49 such as text and images printed on business cards.
FIG. 7 shows an example of a business card 50, and FIG. 8 shows a business card record 51 on the database 40 including information on the business card. Referring to both figures, the business card record 51 includes a business card owner's last name 52, first name 53, home address 54, and work address 5.
5. Company (organization) name 56, title 57 (in company etc.),
Company mark (logo) 58, work phone number 59, home phone number 60, facsimile number 61, company web site UR
L (Uniform Resource Locator) 62, e-mail address 63, languages used for business cards such as English, French, Chinese, and Japanese (card 50 is code E64 since the original is English), and other Includes "Other 1-5" rows 65 for information. The flag field 66 indicates whether the information is an item to be printed. "1" indicates that the information should be printed,
"0" indicates that the information should not be printed. These numbers can be changed as described below.
The remarks column 67 is used to give information related to each entry in the business card record 51.

The business card record 51 has a password 6
9. Card identifier (sustainable cardidentifier, SCI
D) 70, and classification 71 are included. Card identifier 7
0 is a unique character string that identifies card information in the business card record 51, such as a number. Card identifier 70
Is available to the general public through a central computer 4 web site. Note that this identifier 70
Is printed together with other information when the information is printed as a business card.

The password 69 is also a character string that can only be found in the business card record 51, but usually the password 69 cannot be used by ordinary people. The password is usually kept secret by the business card owner and is used to change or erase the business card record 51 (see FIGS. 3 and 4).

The category 71 indicates an access level to a business card related to the business card record 51. For example, if a business card is "private," only the owner (or at least someone who has access to the password) can access it,
In the case of "public", anyone with the card identifier can access. Additional classification levels are also provided. In the business card record 51, any one of the numbers 1 to 13 is described corresponding to various classification levels.

Generation of Card Information Database: FIG. 2 shows the process of generating the database 40. First,
The business card manager 47 (hereinafter simply referred to as “manager 47”) registers the business card applicant on the host 2 (step 2).
01). This step is performed by a web page provided in the host 2. FIG. 9 shows an example of a web page for registering an applicant. Various fields 75 are displayed on the web page 74, and various information relating to the business card can be input using these fields. Also,
Using this column, the classification 71 can also be selected. After making these inputs and selections, submit (SUBMIT)
By clicking button 77, the information is transmitted to the central computer 4 website.

At the web site, at step 202 the manager 47 receives the information. Manager 47
A unique card identifier and password are designated for the business card information (step 203). In addition, various information
A record as shown in FIG. 8 is configured in association with the card identifier and the password. In the record, “0” is assigned to an item corresponding to the blank page 74 column, and “1” is assigned to the other items.

The applicant is also given the opportunity to select a card layout. For example, the applicant can select at least one layout from various card templates (not shown) on web page 74. Also, the applicant is prompted to select a layout after the manager 47 has configured the record. If no layout is selected, a layout is provided in which some items are not displayed. In any case, any layout used is stored in the database 40 in association with the business card record 51.

Next, the manager 47 outputs the web page 79 (FIG. 10) of the selected layout to the host 2. The web page 79 displays the business card 50 on the display in the same form as the state at the time of printing to confirm the state at the time of printing (step 204). The displayed business card contains a hyperlink for the appropriate card information, such as a web site address or email address. After viewing the displayed card and determining that each displayed information and layout is acceptable to the applicant (step 205), the applicant clicks the CONFIRM button 80 and the manager 47
Send a confirmation message to. Then manager 47
Accumulates a record on the database (step 206). If the card is not acceptable to the applicant, the manager 47 repeats steps 201-205.

Update of Card Information on Database: Next, a case where an applicant attempts to update a business card will be described. This step is shown in FIG. First, the applicant takes out the web page 74 (FIG. 9), inputs necessary information including the identifier and password of the card to be updated, and clicks the submit button 77. For an existing record (card information), the information entered on web page 74 constitutes a request to update the record.

The manager 47 receives the request (step 301), and detects a record based on the input card identifier by searching the database 40 according to the request (step 302). Once a record is detected, manager 47 retrieves the password from the card information and determines whether the password matches the entered password (step 303).

When the password is confirmed in step 304,
The manager 47 replaces the new card information upon request with the corresponding card information on the database. Then, a confirmation step is performed as in FIG. Step 30
If the password is not confirmed in step 4, the manager 47
Rejects the request to update the record (step 306). Here, rejection simply means ignoring the request or sending a message indicating rejection to the applicant.

Erasure of Card Information from Database: A case where an applicant intends to erase an existing record will be described. This step is shown in FIG. First, step 40
At 1, the manager 47 receives a request to delete a record. The request includes a card identifier identifying the record to be deleted and a password confirming that the requester has the right to delete the record. The request is:
Issued via a DELETE RECORD button (not shown) on web page 74 or by other means.

Upon receiving the request, the manager 47 searches the database 40 to detect card information (recording) including the card identifier included in the request.
Manager 47 retrieves the password from the detected record and determines whether the password matches the entered password (step 403). If they match (step 404), the manager 47 deletes the record (step 405). If they do not match (step 40
4), manager 47 rejects the request (step 40)
6).

Extraction of Card Information from Database: FIGS. 2 to 4 show a case where a person accessing a business card in the database 40 is a business card owner or an applicant. However, other people can also access the business cards in the database 40. FIG. 5 shows such an example. In FIG. 5, the manager 47 receives a request for a business card (step 501). The request is entered from web page 74 (FIG. 9) or otherwise and includes the card identifier and / or other card information such as name, address, or classification.

In response to the request, the manager 47 searches the database 40 for card information corresponding to the request (step 502). The manager 47 is in the database 4
The information that matches the information in the request is searched through the record column stored in 0. Searching for information, such as classification, results in a record for a number of cards containing the information to be retrieved. Upon finding records that match the request, manager 47 retrieves classification information therefrom to see if the requester has access to the business card represented by those records (step 503).

If the requester's access is not granted (step 504), for example, if the classification indicates "private" but no password is provided in the request, the request is denied. (Step 505). If the requester's access is permitted (step 504), for example, if the classification indicates "public," the manager 47 extracts the card information from the record 51 and its associated layout (template) information. (Step 506).

Thereafter, the manager 47 outputs the card information (step 507). The card information is transmitted to the host 2 in the form of a web page and displayed on the display monitor 6 of the host 2 (see FIG. 10). If necessary, the card is printed using the printer 11.

Transmission of Message Using Card Information: Manager 47 also transmits a message using card information retrieved from database 40. FIG. 6 shows the process. First, the manager 47 receives an external request for transmission of a message (step 6).
01). The request is entered through a web page (not shown). The request includes the card identifier and the communication medium on which the message is sent. Examples of communication media include telephones, facsimile machines, pagers, mobile phones, e-mail, and the like. The request includes at least one of these, but may include a plurality of communication media at the same time.

In step 602, the manager 47
The database 40 is searched for card information corresponding to the card identifier included in the request. Here, the search is performed in the same manner as in the method described above. If no corresponding record is found (step 603), the request is rejected (step 604). If a corresponding record is detected (step 603), the manager 47 searches the record for card information corresponding to the selected communication medium. For example,
If the selected communication medium is e-mail, the manager 4
7 obtains the e-mail address in the card information.
Similarly, if the selected communication medium is a phone, manager 47 obtains a phone number from the record.

If information corresponding to the selected communication medium is found in the record (step 606), an appropriate message is generated (step 607). If no corresponding information is found, the request is rejected (step 604). When the corresponding information is found, for example, when an e-mail is specified, an e-mail addressed to the e-mail address of the requester is generated. Similarly, if a telephone is specified, a voice message addressed to the requester's telephone number may be generated. The message content corresponds to the request.

Then, manager 47 sends a message (step 608). The medium over which the message is sent (eg, network 1 or telephone line 14)
Depends on the requested communication medium. For example, if a facsimile machine or pager is requested and specified, manager 47 sends a message over telephone line 14. On the other hand, if an e-mail is requested and specified, manager 47 sends a corresponding message via network 1.

Telephone database management: As an alternative to the specific example of exchanging requests and messages based on the network described above, a method using a telephone as an input / output medium in the steps of FIGS. 2 to 6 can be adopted. . For example, central computer 4 can be accessed through telephone line 14 by using a push button telephone. In the above example, a computer prompt is displayed on the screen to enter the request. However, when using a telephone, instead of such a computer prompt, the manager 47 transmits the information requested by the user to a touch-tone telephone. A voice prompt is generated to instruct the user to select / enter using the dialed number. The input information requested by the user can be displayed as a business card if it is a web page 79, but when using a telephone, for example, the manager 47 can use a voice to display the contents input by the user. You just need to repeat it. With either approach, the functionality of the system is essentially the same as with the web page described above.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described specific hardware and software structures or specific communication media. For example, host 2 and central computer 4 can be configured to change information through a wireless storage medium. Similarly, the present invention is not limited to the above-described specific information management, but is naturally applicable to the management of related information in other formats as long as the contents of the business card can be accessed from the outside. can do.

[0045] Other aspects of the invention are specified by the following claims. For example, in the above description, the password and the card identifier are specified by the business card manager, but the applicant or the user may select a favorite card identifier that is easy to remember.

Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed as described above, they are not intended to limit the present invention in any way, and any person skilled in the art may make various modifications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Can be modified and arranged. Naturally, the scope of protection of the present invention is determined by the matters described in the claims.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of a network including a business card information database.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a process of generating business card information in a database.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a process of updating business card information on a database.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a process of deleting business card information from a database.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a process of searching a database.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a process of transmitting a message using business card information on a database.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a business card.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a business card record on a database.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a web page for inputting business card information.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a web page displaying a business card.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Network 2 ... Host 4 ... Central computer 5 ... Network connection 6 ... Display monitor 7 ... Keyboard 9 ... Mouse 10 ... Drive 11 ... Printer 12 ... Modem 14 ... Telephone line 15 ... Graphic 16 ... Keyboard interface 17 ... Mouse / Interface 19: Display Interface 20: Drive Interface 21, 37 ... RAM 22, 42 ... Processor 24 ... Printer Interface 25 ... Modem Interface 26, 39 ... Memory 27 ... Operating System 29 ... Web Browser 30 ... Printer Driver 31 software 32, 45 network communication software 34 network interface 35 telephone line interface 36, 44 internal modem 40 data Base 41 Code 46 Web server 47 Business card manager 49 Business card information 50 Business card 51 Business card record 52 Last name 53 Name 54 Home address 55 Business address 56 Company / organization name 57 Title 58 … Company mark (logo) 59… Work phone number 60… Home phone number 61… Facsimile number 62… Company website URL 63… Email address 64… Language 65… Other lines 66… Flag column 67… Remarks column 69: Password 70: Card identifier 71: Classification

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Claims (34)

[Claims] 1. A method for generating a data base of business card information, comprising: a step of registering a business card applicant; and receiving the card information including a classification defining an access level to the card information from the applicant. Performing a step of specifying a password in the card information; a step of specifying a card identifier in the card information; and associating the card identifier with the password.
Storing the card information on a database. 2. The method for generating a data base of business card information according to claim 1, further comprising: receiving a request including a password and a card identifier to update the card information; Detecting card information on the database using a card identifier; and matching the password in the request with the password specified in advance in the card information; and Updating the card information. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein the request includes new card information, and wherein the updating step replaces the new card information with corresponding card information stored on the database. How to create a database of business card information. 4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the database is capable of storing card information about a plurality of business cards, and further comprising: receiving a request for a business card including a card identifier; A method comprising: detecting card information on the database using the card identifier; and determining whether to output the detected card information based on a classification of the detected card information. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the database is capable of storing card information for a plurality of business cards, further comprising: receiving a request for a business card including card information; Searching the database for card information corresponding to the obtained card information; extracting the corresponding card information from the database detected in the searching step; outputting the extracted card information And a method comprising: 6. The method of claim 5, wherein the request includes a classification, and wherein the searching step is performed on card information having the classification included in the request. 7. The method according to claim 1, further comprising outputting the card information stored in the database via a network to a computer system connected to the network. 8. The card system according to claim 7, wherein the computer system displays the card information including a hyperlink set corresponding to at least one item of the card information.
The method described in. 9. The method of claim 7, wherein the computer system comprises printing the card information. 10. The card information includes a last name of the applicant, a name of the applicant, a home address of the applicant, a work address of the applicant, and a name of a company / organization of the applicant. , The title of the applicant, the logo of the company, the telephone number of the office of the applicant, the facsimile number of the applicant, the e-mail address of the applicant, and the card information. The method of claim 1, comprising one or more of a language. 11. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: displaying card template information in which items for the business card information are prepared in advance; and selecting the card template information from an applicant having a card identifier. Receiving the input of the card template, extracting corresponding card information from a database in association with the card identifier, and generating a business card based on the selected card template information and the card information. . 12. The method of claim 1, wherein said card information is received from said applicant via a network. 13. The method of claim 1, wherein the classification includes public and private distinctions. 14. A method comprising: receiving a request including the card identifier and the password to erase the card information; determining whether the password is valid; and determining whether the password is valid. Deleting the card information associated with the card identifier from the database. 15. An apparatus for generating a database of business card information, comprising: (i) registering a business card applicant by executing a memory storing computer code; and (ii) executing the computer code. Receiving from the applicant the card information including a classification defining an access level to the card information; (iii) designating a password for the card information; (iv) designating a card identifier of the card information; v) a device that stores the card information in the database in association with the card identifier and the password. 16. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the processor executes a code to: (vi) receive a request including a password and a card identifier; and (vii) the received card identifier. , Detecting the card information in the database, (viii) collating a password specified in advance in the card information with the password in the request, and (ix) updating the card information through the collation. Device that generates a business card information database. 17. The business card information database according to claim 16, wherein the request includes new card information, and wherein the processor updates the card information by replacing the new card information with a corresponding card information on the database. A device that generates 18. The apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the database is capable of storing card information for a plurality of business cards, and the processor executes a code to: (vi) store the card information including a card identifier; (Vii) detecting card information on the database using the received card identifier; and (viii) outputting the detected card information based on the classification of the detected card information. An apparatus for generating a business card information database for determining whether or not the business card information is to be determined. 19. The apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the database is capable of storing card information for a plurality of business cards, and the processor executes a code to: (vi) name card including card information; (Vii) searching the database for card information corresponding to the card information included in the request; (viii) retrieving the retrieved card information; and (ix) retrieving the retrieved card information. An apparatus for generating a business card information database for outputting the obtained card information. 20. The apparatus for generating a business card information database according to claim 19, wherein the request includes a classification, and wherein the processor searches only card information having the classification included in the request. 21. The apparatus for generating a business card information database according to claim 15, further comprising a network interface for exchanging data via a network, wherein the processor executes the code. (Vi) An apparatus for outputting the card information from the database via the network to the computer system making the inquiry. 22. The apparatus for generating a business card information database according to claim 15, further comprising a telephone interface for exchanging data via a telephone line, wherein the processor executes a code to execute the code. (Vi) A device for outputting the card information from the database via a telephone line. 23. The card information includes the last name of the applicant, the first name of the applicant, the home address of the applicant, the work address of the applicant, and the name of the company / organization of the applicant. , The applicant's title, the applicant's home telephone number, the applicant's facsimile number, the applicant's e-mail address, and one of the languages of a business card manufactured from the card information. Claim 15 comprising at least one item
An apparatus according to claim 1. 24. A recording medium storing a program code for generating a business card information database in a computer-readable manner, a code for registering an applicant for a business card, and an access level to the card information from the applicant. A code for receiving the card information including a classification that defines a class, a code for designating a password for the card information, a code for designating a card identifier for the card information, and the card identifier and the password, And a code for storing the card information on a database. 25. The recording medium according to claim 24, further comprising: using a code for receiving a request including a password and a card identifier to update the card information; A code for detecting the card information on the database, a code for collating a password specified in the card information with the password included in the request, and a code for updating the card information after performing the collation And a recording medium on which is recorded. 26. The recording medium according to claim 25, wherein the request includes new card information, and the code for updating replaces the new card information with corresponding card information on the database. A recording medium on which codes are recorded. 27. The recording medium according to claim 24, wherein the database stores card information on a plurality of business cards, the program code further includes a code for receiving a request for a business card including a card identifier, A code for detecting the card information on the database used with the received card identifier, and a code for determining whether to output the detected card information based on the classification of the detected card information. recoding media. 28. The recording medium according to claim 24, wherein the database stores card information for a plurality of business cards, and the program code further includes a code for receiving a request for a business card including card information. A record for searching a database for card information including the card information in the request; a code for retrieving the card information retrieved in the retrieval step; and a code for outputting the retrieved card information. Medium. 29. The program according to claim 28, wherein the request includes a classification, and wherein the program includes a code for performing a search using the search code and targeting only card information having the classification included in the request. recoding media. 30. The recording medium according to claim 24, including a code for outputting at least card information from the database via a network to a computer system. 31. The card information includes the last name of the applicant, the first name of the applicant, the home address of the applicant, the work address of the applicant, and the company / organization of the applicant. A name, a title of the applicant, a home telephone number of the applicant, a facsimile number of the applicant, an e-mail address of the applicant, and a language of a business card manufactured from the card information. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein one or more items are included.
4. The recording medium according to 4. 32. A first device for storing a web browser, and a web browser accessed through the web browser.
A second device that stores a database containing card information about a plurality of business cards as at least a part of a site; and wherein the second device has a memory that stores a program code executed by a processor. The memory includes, as the program code, a code for accessing the database through a web site; a code for registering a business card applicant in the first device through the web site; A code for receiving card information from the applicant, a code for designating a card identifier and a password for the card information,
A code for storing the card information on the database; a code for updating the card information on the database through the web site; and searching the database for the card information using the card identifier and / or the password. A business card management system that stores a code for extracting the card information retrieved by the retrieval code from the database, and a code for outputting the retrieved card information. 33. A recording medium storing a computer-readable program for transmitting a message based on information selected from a database, the card medium receiving a card identifier and information for identifying a selected communication medium. A code for searching the database for card information corresponding to the card identifier and the selected communication medium; and a code for transmitting a message related to the card information through the selected communication medium. Recording medium storing. 34. The recording medium according to claim 33, wherein a code for selecting one of a telephone, a facsimile, a pager, a mobile phone, and an electronic mail together with the card identifier is stored as the communication medium.