JP2001243184A - Business operations processing support system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a business operations processing support system by which a management effort is alleviated and useless consumption of storage device is suppressed. SOLUTION: This business operations processing support system is composed of a client machine and a main server which are interconnected over a communication network 5. A business operations processing server 3 that constitutes the main server stores components 8 that constitute a business operations processing program for execution of business operations. These components 8 are 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 provides a business processing program capable of supplying a business processing program necessary for a business to be performed by a user to a client machine on a user side in the form of a plurality of components. Regarding support systems.

[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. 3 has been proposed and actually used with the recent advances in computer technology. In the accounting processing system shown in FIG. 3, the server machine 10 is provided to a specialized company such as the accounting firm, and the client machine (hereinafter referred to as a user) is provided to an office or the like (hereinafter referred to as a user) outsourcing accounting to the specialized company. And a network system in which small computers 11 are 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. 3 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. Moreover, the various programs related to the accounting process have common parts, but when the various programs related to the accounting process are incorporated in the client machine 11, the incorporated various programs include the common parts. Will be. In other words, a plurality of the common parts are stored in the storage device of the client machine 11. Therefore, various programs are transferred to the client machine 1
In the case where the storage device is used by incorporating it into a storage device, the storage capacity is unnecessarily consumed.

Further, since various programs related to the accounting process are installed in both the server machine 10 and the client machine 11, both of these machines 1
In steps 0 and 11, maintenance and management related to the above program are required. 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. Such maintenance,
Since the management needs to be performed by specialized staff, the cost required for maintenance and management increases.

If the model (OS) of the client machine 11 changes due to replacement of the client machine 11, for example, an accounting processing program suitable for the model must be prepared. That is,
In the example illustrated in FIG. 3, 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. Different (not compatible). For this reason, the software maker needs to create a business processing program suitable for each client machine 11. Also, on each user A, B, C, D side, each client machine 1
For each business processing program corresponding to the OS or the like incorporated in 1, 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 above-mentioned inconveniences exist not only in the above-mentioned accounting business 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, the efficiency of programs related to various business processes and the unnecessary consumption of storage capacity on the client machine are prevented, and there is no dependence on models, no special personnel are required, and labor and cost required for maintenance and management are required. The development of a business processing support system that can reduce the time and always perform the latest business processing has been awaited. The business processing support system according to the present invention has been devised in view of the above circumstances.

[0014]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business processing support system which stores at least one client machine, data necessary for various business processing, and various business processing. And at least one main server, which stores the components constituting the business processing program for performing the task. Then, components necessary for business operations desired by the user having the client machine can be supplied to the client machine. In the business processing support system according to the first aspect, the business processing program stored in the main server is described in an architecture neutral program language. The client machine and the business processing server are designed to support the above-mentioned programming language.

When various tasks such as accounting processing are performed by using the task processing support system according to claim 1 configured as described above, first, a client machine on the user side stores the data in the main server. A component necessary for performing a business process desired by the user in the business process program is downloaded to the client machine. As a result, the business process can be performed on the client machine side.

In the case of the invention described in claim 1, the business processing program is stored in the main server for each component, and the user downloads necessary components and uses these components in combination. The storage capacity of the storage device such as the hard disk on the side is prevented from being wasted.

Further, these components (business processing programs) are described in an architecture neutral programming language. And
The main server and the client machine are designed to support the programming language. As a result, the client machine can download and use a desired component (a business processing program) from the main server regardless of the OS or the like.

Since the above-described configuration is employed, the system according to the present invention does not depend on the type of the system, and does not require specialized personnel on the client side. Therefore, labor and cost required for maintenance and management can be reduced. Moreover,
Since the version upgrade of the business processing program only needs to be performed on the main server side, labor and cost required for maintenance and management on the user side are negligible.

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.

[0021]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The business processing support system according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of users A, B,
The components necessary for the business process are downloaded from the main server S to the client machine 1 of each of the clients C and D, and the business process is performed. In the business processing support system according to the present embodiment, the client machines 1 owned by the users A, B, C, and D
And the main server S via a communication network 5.

The main server S includes one database server 2 and one business processing server 3. Database server 2 constituting the main server S
Are users A and B having the client machine 1
It stores data required by C and D to perform various business processes such as accounting processing, payroll processing, sales management, inventory distribution management, and the like.

On the other hand, the business processing server 3 stores components constituting various business processing programs for performing the business processing. That is, FIG.
As shown in the figure, in the system according to the present embodiment, the various business processing programs stored in the business processing server 3 are divided and stored for each component 8. These various business processing programs (components) are updated to the latest version as necessary by a technician or the like resident at a center or the like where the main server S is installed.

The business processing server 3 includes a large number of components 8 (only one component 8 in the illustrated example) constituting a business processing program for performing various business processes. ), A database component 9a, a form component 9b, a security component 9c,
Various components such as a presentation component 9d are provided. Then, these components 8, 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d are assigned to users A, B,
It can be freely provided to the C and D client machines 1.
Further, the main server S may be integrally formed instead of being separated as in the illustrated example.

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. Some of the security components 9c are necessary for using the security server 6.

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 this embodiment, a program (a variety of components 8) for business processing such as accounting processing stored in the business processing server 3 and other components 9.
a, 9b, 9c, and 9d are so-called JAVA applets described in the JAVA 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 and the business processing server 3
The client machine 1 employs a so-called JAVA virtual machine. This JAVA virtual machine corresponds to a machine 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 the program).

The operation when the users A, B, C, and D perform business processing such as accounting processing using the business processing system according to the present embodiment configured as described above is as follows.
First, the client machines 1 on the users A, B, C, D side
Transmits the identification information (user ID, password, authentication, etc.) assigned to the users A, B, C, D to the security server 6. 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 valid, the user is prompted to input the identification information a predetermined number of times (for example, twice). 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 users A, B, C, and D perform business processes desired by each of the users A, B, C, and D in the business process program (component 8) stored in the business process server 3. Is downloaded to each client machine 1. This allows
Users A, B, C, and D can perform desired business processes on the client machine 1 side.

In the case of the system according to this embodiment, the business processing program is stored in the business processing server 3 for each component 8. And each user A, B,
C and D download the components 8 necessary for processing the respective tasks, and
Use in combination. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the storage capacity of the storage device such as the hard disk constituting the client machine 1 from being wasted. Moreover, since the business processing program is provided in the form of the component 8,
It is expected that the quality of the program will be uniform and improved. or,
Maintenance can be facilitated.

Further, in the business processing support system according to the present embodiment, components 8, 9a, 9b, 9c, 9 such as the business processing program (component 8) are provided.
d is described in the JAVA language as described above, and the database server 2, the business processing server 3, and the client machine 1 are JAVA virtual machines 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. Further, user A,
Since B, C, D and the main server S are connected via the Internet as described above, the main server S can perform business processing without preparing special devices even if branches and business offices are dispersed. Can be. Further, since the main server S is centrally managed at the installation location, users A, B, C, D
This eliminates the need for maintenance and management on the side, and costs can be reduced from this aspect as well.

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

When the users A, B, C, and D download the components 8, 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d, the users A, B, C, and D download the components 8, 9a, 9b, and A charge is made according to the quantity of 9c and 9d. Each of the above components 8, 9a, 9b,
The fee corresponding to the use of 9c and 9d is paid separately by bank transfer, credit card withdrawal, or so-called electronic payment system.

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 an accounting process 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 processing (part or all) of each customer 7 is performed via the main server S (by downloading a desired component). Do). As described above, in the present embodiment, the user B such as an accounting firm having a customer also performs these commissioned business processes through the main server S. The user B entrusted with the business process does not need to install the server 10 (FIG. 3) in an office or the like as in the above-described conventional system, but simply installs the client machine 1. The commission for processing can be set at a low price.

[0037]

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. Moreover, since the business processing program is made up of components and can be provided in units of these components, the reusability of components in common parts of various programs is promoted, and development costs can be reduced. Furthermore, with the componentization, various programs can be made uniform and quality can be improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which a business processing program is made available as components.

FIG. 3 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 8 Component

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. At least one client machine;
It stores data necessary for various business processes and stores components constituting a business processing program for performing various business processes, and at least one main server is connected to a communication network. A business processing support system that enables components necessary for a business desired by a user to be supplied to the client machine, wherein the business processing program stored in the main server is described in an architecture-neutral program language. A business process support system, wherein the client machine and the main server are designed to support the programming language. 2. The computer system according to claim 1, wherein the main server includes a database server that stores and stores the data, and a business processing server that stores the business processing program. The business processing support system according to claim 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.