JP2001243183A - Business operation processing support system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a business operations processing support system which uses a Web hosting to perform whole or a part of business operations for users A, B, C, D. SOLUTION: This business operations processing support system is composed of a client machine 1 and a main server S that are interconnected over a communication network 5. The main server S stores data that is transmitted from the client machine 1 and is necessary for the business operations and also stores a business operations processing program to execute the business operations processing. The client machine 1 is provided with a browser for displaying the processing and the result of the business operations processing. Users A, B, C, D can view, using the browser, the result of the business operations processing executed by the main server S. The business operations processing program is written in an architecture-neutral program language, and the client machine 1 and the main server S are so designed to support the program language.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A business processing support system according to the present invention uses a so-called Web hosting service to perform all or a part of a business to be performed by a user on behalf of the user. It relates to a processing support system.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For various businesses, for example, accurate preparation of a tax return for a tax return requires an extremely large amount of labor and a great deal of knowledge on accounting and the like. For this reason, there are an increasing number of cases in which the businesses and the like contract with specialized companies such as specialized accounting firms and outsource the accounting processing such as the preparation of the final income tax return to the specialized companies.

Conventionally, a specialized contractor entrusted with the above-mentioned accounting processing receives a book including data necessary for accounting processing, such as a cash accounting book, from the business concerned, and based on this data, performs various accounting processing manually. Was adopted. However, in the case of such a system, it is necessary to transfer the cashbook and the like between the business operator and the specialized trader, so that the cashbook and the like may be lost. In addition, even when using an abacus or the like, the work is performed manually, so a large-scale business, etc. requires a large amount of data to be transferred, regardless of whether the requested business is small. In this case, a great deal of labor is required for delivery and accounting. On the other hand, for the business entity that has requested the accounting processing, the commission fee increases due to the fact that the specialized trader performs the accounting processing manually.

In order to solve the above-mentioned inconvenience, an accounting processing system using a computer system has been conceived and is actually used. That is, a conventional accounting system using a computer system includes a large computer (mainframe) storing an accounting program, and a terminal (small computer) connected to the mainframe via a general public line or the like. It has. The mainframe is installed in an accounting office or the like, and the small computer as the terminal is installed in a business office that outsources accounting to the accounting office or the like.

[0005] In the case of a conventional accounting system using a computer system configured as described above, data necessary for accounting is transferred from a terminal (small computer) installed in the business office to a general public line or the like. Through the main frame. This mainframe is
The transmitted data is stored by storage means (not shown), and various accounting processes are performed based on the data.

When the conventional accounting system using the above-described computer system is used, there is no need to directly transfer data such as the above-mentioned accounting book, and the mainframe performs cumbersome calculations. Therefore, labor can be reduced and inconveniences such as losing the accounting book and the like can be prevented. However, in the case of this system, it is necessary to employ a large-sized and high-performance device as the main frame. Therefore, the installation space and the installation cost increase. Furthermore, it is difficult for a small accounting firm or the like to introduce the system due to an increase in installation space and installation cost.

[0007] In view of the above-mentioned circumstances, an accounting processing system as shown in FIG. 2 has been proposed and actually used with the recent advance in computer technology. In the accounting processing system shown in FIG. 2, the server machine 10 is provided to a specialized company such as the accounting office, and the client machine (hereinafter referred to as a user) is provided to a business office or the like (hereinafter referred to as a user) which outsources accounting to the specialized company. A small computer) 11 uses a network system in which each is installed. The server machine 10 and the client machine 11 are communication networks, for example, an integrated services digital network (ISDN: Integrated Services).
Digital Network) 12.

The server machine 10 has a function as a database server in addition to a function of performing various controls on the client machine 11 and a function of performing accounting processing. The client machine 11 has installed therein an accounting processing program that is subordinate to the accounting processing program incorporated (installed) in the server machine 10. Based on the processing performed via the program incorporated in the client machine 11, the final accounting processing is performed using the program incorporated in the server machine 10 and the data stored in the server machine 10.

In the case of the system shown in FIG. 2 as described above, since a small computer can be employed in both the server machine 10 and the client machine 11, the installation space and the installation cost are reduced. Therefore, there is an advantage that it is easy for both business establishments and specialized traders to introduce the accounting processing system.

[0010]

However, in the case of the accounting processing system as described above, it is necessary to incorporate various programs relating to accounting processing into both the server machine 10 and the client machine 11. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the storage capacity of a hard disk (HD) or the like, and the cost increases accordingly. In addition, since the various programs related to the accounting process are installed in both the server machine 10 and the client machine 11, maintenance and management of the programs are required in both the machines 10 and 11. For example, in the case where the accounting program is upgraded due to a debug or a change in the tax rate due to a law revision, the upgraded accounting program is installed (installed) in any of the machines 10 and 11. )There is a need. Since such maintenance and management must be performed by specialized personnel, the cost required for maintenance and management increases.

Further, when the model (OS) of the client machine 11 is changed due to replacement of the client machine 11, for example, an accounting program suitable for the model must be prepared. That is,
In the example shown in FIG. 2, the user A has a so-called Windows machine, the user B has a so-called Mac, and the user C has a so-called Linux machine, but the programs incorporated in these machines 11 are different from each other. (Not compatible). For this reason, the software maker needs to create a program suitable for each client machine 11. Also, each user A, B, C,
On the D side, the O embedded in each client machine 11
For each program corresponding to S, etc., a person familiar with the operation is required. As described above, since the above-described accounting processing system is model-dependent, the labor and cost required for maintenance and management increase.

The inconvenience as described above exists not only in the business related to the above-mentioned accounting processing but also in business processing systems using computer systems in other industries, such as inventory logistics and business related to receivables and payables. For this reason, there is no dependence on models, no special personnel are required,
The development of a business processing support system that can reduce the labor and cost required for management and can always perform the latest business processing has been awaited. The business processing support system according to the present invention has been devised to solve any of the above-described disadvantages.

[0013]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business process support system comprising at least one client machine and at least one main server connected by a communication network. All or a part of the work of the user having the client machine is processed on behalf of this user.

In the business processing support system according to the first aspect of the present invention, the main server can freely store data required for the business processing transmitted via the client machine, and can execute the business processing. It stores a business processing program to be performed. In addition, the client machine includes a browser for displaying the business process and the result. Further, the business processing program stored in the main server is described in an architecture neutral programming language. The client machine and the business processing server are designed to support the above-mentioned programming language.

In the case where various operations such as accounting processing are performed using the business processing support system according to claim 1 configured as described above, first, a client machine installed at a business office or the like starts the business operation. An instruction to perform the process and data necessary for performing a business process desired by the user are transmitted to the main server. As a result, the main server performs the business process desired by the user.

The business processing program is described in an architecture neutral programming language. The main server and the client machine are designed to support the programming language. In addition, the client machine includes a browser for displaying the business process and the result. As a result, the client machine has its O
Regardless of S or the like, the process and the result of the business process performed by the main server can be displayed and used.

That is, in the case of the system according to the present invention, there is no dependence on the machine type, and thus no special staff is required on the client side. Therefore, labor and cost required for maintenance and management can be reduced. In addition, since the version upgrade of the business processing program only needs to be performed on the main server side, the labor and cost required for maintenance and management on the user side are small. Therefore, the user can cause the main server to perform all or a part of the business by the latest business processing program,
It is possible to reduce the labor and cost for maintenance and management on the user side.

[0018] As described in claim 2, the main server comprises two independent servers: a database server for storing the data and a business processing server storing the business processing program. Can be configured from a server.

In the case where the client machine communicates with the main server, it is necessary to secure the security of the main server. Regarding the security technology, conventionally known encryption and firewall are used. Further, as described in claim 3, it is determined between the main server and the client machine whether or not the identification information transmitted from the client machine is legitimate. Only when determined to be legitimate, a security server that permits communication between the client machine and the main server can be interposed. When such a configuration is adopted, the security of the client machine and the main server (database server and business processing server) is improved.

[0020]

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The business processing support system according to the present embodiment processes all or a part of the business of users A, B, C, and D having the client machine 1 in place of the users A, B, C, and D. .
Such a business processing support system includes a plurality of users A,
B, C, D each client machine 1, one database server 2 and one business processing server 3,
Are connected by a communication network 5. The database server 2 and the business processing server 3 constitute a main server described in the claims. Of course, this main server S
May be integrally formed instead of being separated as in the illustrated example.

The database server 2 constituting the main server S accumulates data transmitted through the client machine 1 and necessary for business processing. On the other hand, the business processing server 3 stores various business processing programs for performing the business processing. These business processing programs are updated to the latest versions as necessary by a technician or the like resident at a center or the like where the main server S is installed.

Further, a security server 6 is interposed between the client machine 1 and the database server 2 and the business processing server 3 constituting the main server S. The security server 6 determines whether the identification information transmitted from the client machine 1 is legitimate. Only when the security server 6 determines that the identification information is legitimate,
The communication between the client machine 1 and the main server S is permitted. Therefore, by interposing the security server 6, the client machine 1, the main server S
The security of the (database server 2 and the business processing server 3) is further improved.

The communication network 5 is an integrated service digital network (ISD) as in the system shown in FIG.
N: Integrated Services Digital Network) and a router (not shown). Then, the main server S and the client machine 1 are connected via the Internet.

In the case of the present embodiment, the business processing program such as accounting processing stored in the business processing server 3 is JA.
This is a so-called JAVA applet described in the VA language. The JAVA language corresponds to an architecture-neutral programming language described in the claims. The architecture-neutral program language refers to a program language that can operate without depending on the OS or hardware (of course, without rewriting the program). As the accounting processing program is described in the JAVA language, the database server 2, the business processing server 3, and the client machine 1
A so-called JAVA virtual machine is employed. This JA
The VA virtual machine corresponds to the one designed to support the above-mentioned programming language described in the claims. Note that the business processing program itself, which is a JAVA applet, is not a characteristic part of the present invention, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Further, the client machine 1 is provided with a browser which can use the business processing program (can display the processing and the result by this program).

The operation when the main server S substitutes for the business processing such as the accounting processing using the business processing system according to the embodiment configured as described above is as follows. First, the identification information (user ID, password, authentication, etc.) assigned to the users A, B, C, and D from the client machines 1 on the users A, B, C, and D sides constitutes the main server S. It is transmitted to the processing server 3. The security server 6 receives the identification information. Then, the security server 6 determines whether or not the received identification information is valid. When the security server 6 determines that the identification information is legitimate, the communication between the client machine 1 and the main server S is permitted. On the other hand, if it is determined that the received identification information is not legitimate, a predetermined number of times (for example,
(2) Prompt for identification information. If the legitimate identification information is not obtained within the predetermined number of times, the security server 6 determines that the access is unauthorized and cuts off the communication.

When the security server 6 determines that the identification information is legitimate, it permits the client machine 1 to access the business processing server 3 and the database server 2 as described above. .
That is, the client machine 1 connects to the business processing server 3 and the database server 2. In this state, the client machine 1 transmits to the business processing server 3 a command to perform a desired business (for example, accounting processing). In addition, the users A, B, C,
D transmits data (for example, sales amount data and expenditure data) necessary for processing the business to the database server 2.

The business processing server 3 selects the business processing program (for example, the accounting processing program) suitable for the business processing desired by the users A, B, C, and D by receiving the command. Then, necessary business processing is performed using the data sent from the users A, B, C, and D stored in the database server 2.

Since the client machine 1 is provided with a browser that can use the business processing program (can display processing and results by this program),
It is possible to see the process (eg, an intermediate process) and the result of the process performed by the business processing server 3. Further, the result can be output (for example, printed out) and used.

In the business processing support system according to this embodiment, the business processing program is described in the JAVA language as described above, and the database server 2, the business processing server 3, the client machine 1 Is a JAVA virtual machine designed to support the JAVA language. For this reason, the business processing support system has no model dependency. As a result, it is not necessary for the users A, B, C, and D to provide specialized personnel for maintenance and management.

Further, the type of the client machine 1 is not asked. The client machine 1 may be any of the above-mentioned virtual JAVA machines provided with the above-mentioned browser, and for example, an old small computer may be used. Moreover, user A,
Since B, C, D and the main server S are connected via the Internet as described above, even if the branches and offices are dispersed, the business processing can be performed by the main server S without preparing any special device. it can. Furthermore, since the main server S is centrally managed at the installation location, maintenance and management on the users A, B, C, and D side are unnecessary, and the cost can be reduced from this aspect.

The main server S in the business processing support system according to this embodiment is different from the conventional structure described above.
It is not installed in an office such as an accounting office that supports the business. The main server S is installed in an arbitrary center or the like, and a corporation or an accounting office or the like that needs to perform accounting processing or the like accesses the main server S as appropriate to perform the business. For example, in the illustrated example, the user B indicates an accounting office. A plurality of customers 7 outsource accounting processing to the user B, which is the accounting office. Even in such an accounting office, the client machine 1 is installed in the office, and the accounting process (part or all) of each customer 7 is performed by the main server S on behalf of the client server 1. As described above, in the present embodiment, a user such as an accounting office having a customer is also made to perform the entrusted business processing on behalf of the main server S. The user entrusted with the business process does not need to install the server 10 (FIG. 2) in an office or the like as in the above-described conventional system, but simply installs the client machine 1. Can be set at a low price.

[0033]

Since the business processing support system according to the present invention is constructed and operates as described above, there is no dependence on the model, no special staff is required, and labor and cost required for maintenance and management can be reduced. The latest business processes can always be performed. As a result, the business process can be performed quickly and at low cost, and the industrial effect is great.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing an example of a conventional structure.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A, B, C, D Users S Main server 1 Client machine 2 Database server 3 Business processing server 5 Communication network 6 Security server

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. At least one client machine;
A business processing support system configured to connect at least one main server with a communication network and to perform all or a part of the business of the user having the client machine on behalf of the user; Stores data required for business processing transmitted via the client machine, and stores a business processing program for performing the business processing. The client machine stores the business processing program. And a browser for displaying the result, wherein the business processing program stored in the main server is written in an architecture-neutral programming language, and the client machine and the business processing server , Designed to support the above programming languages. , Business processing support system. 2. The server according to claim 1, wherein the main server comprises a database server that stores the data and a business processing server that stores the business processing program. 2. The business processing support system according to 1. And determining whether the identification information transmitted from the client machine is legitimate between the main server and the client machine, and determining that the identification information is legitimate. 3. The business processing support system according to claim 1, wherein a security server that permits communication between the client machine and the main server is interposed only in the case.