JP2001350690A - Updating system and method for home page - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an updating method for home page capable of conducting the updating work of a home page very easily. SOLUTION: This updating method for home page includes a stage for storing an HTML file forming the home page on a home page opening server, a stage for storing an inserting HTML file inserting the HTML file forming the home page at a prescribed insertion position, a stage for reading the HTML file forming the home page and stored on the home page opening server with a reader terminal, a stage for instructing the reader terminal to read the inserting HTML file of an updating service server in the reading stage of the HTML file forming the home page, and a stage for displaying a home page screen by reading the HTML file forming the home page and displaying an insertion screen at a prescribed position of the home page screen by reading the inserting HTML file.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system and method for updating a home page mainly using a computer network.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, with the explosive spread of the Internet, the number of homepages published on the Internet has increased dramatically. Such a homepage is
It has been established as one of the media alongside magazines and newspapers. For example, information on disasters, man-made disasters, and specific social issues, not only from the media but also from individuals, has been attracting attention as valuable information. I have. In order to stably transmit information on such a homepage, it is essential to constantly provide fresh information by frequent updating.

[0003] Updating of the current home page is performed as follows. First, an HTML file of a homepage to be updated is created by performing programming in the HTML language. Next, the HTML file is browsed by various browsers, and an operation check is performed to determine whether the HTML file is normally displayed. Next, after uploading the HTML file to the web server by the FTP transfer software, the HTML file uploaded to the web server is browsed by a browser of a terminal device connected to the Internet, and an operation is performed to determine whether the HTML file is normally displayed. A confirmation is made.

[0004]

However, updating the homepage as described above requires at least two software, an FTP transfer software and a browser. In addition, it is difficult to create an HTML file by using an esoteric HTML file. It was necessary to be familiar with the language or to prepare software called an HTML editor. Also, 1
The entire HTML file had to be updated just by rewriting the line, and it was inevitable that the work involved in handling a large-capacity file was difficult. In this way, the work of updating the homepage is not troublesome, and since the update work is not performed, it becomes a "dead site" that is rarely viewed as a result, and a lot of valuable information is buried That is the fact. Under these circumstances, there has been a strong demand for the development of a method for updating a home page that can be transmitted without stress when desired information is provided.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a system and method for updating a home page that can extremely easily update a home page.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, a homepage update system according to the present invention is a system for updating a homepage by a computer system, wherein a homepage configuration file stored in a homepage establishment server is specified. An insertion file storage unit for storing an insertion file to be inserted into the insertion point of the file, and an insertion file storage unit for the browsing terminal when the homepage configuration file stored in the homepage establishment server is output to the browsing terminal. Means for instructing the reading terminal to read the insertion file, and displaying the homepage screen by outputting the homepage configuration file to the browsing terminal, and reading the insertion file to insert the insertion screen at a predetermined position on the homepage screen. Means for displaying To.

A homepage updating method according to the present invention is a method for updating a homepage by a computer system. The homepage updating method includes the steps of: When the homepage configuration file stored in the homepage establishment server is output to the viewing terminal,
Instructing the browsing terminal to read the insertion file in the insertion file storage unit, and outputting a homepage configuration file to the browsing terminal to display a homepage screen, and reading the insertion file, Displaying an insertion screen at a predetermined position on the homepage screen.

That is, in the homepage updating system of the present invention, an insertion file storage unit for storing an insertion file to be inserted into a predetermined insertion location of a homepage configuration file stored in the homepage establishment server, and an insertion file storage unit for storing the file in the homepage establishment server. Means for instructing the browsing terminal to read the insertion file in the insertion file storage unit when the created homepage configuration file is output to the browsing terminal; and outputting the homepage configuration file to the browsing terminal. Means for displaying a homepage screen by reading the file for insertion and displaying the insertion screen at a predetermined position on the homepage screen.

The method of updating a home page according to the present invention includes the steps of: storing an insertion file to be inserted into a predetermined insertion portion of a home page configuration file stored in a home page establishment server in an insertion file storage; When the homepage configuration file stored in the browser is output to the viewing terminal, instructing the viewing terminal to read the insertion file in the insertion file storage unit; Outputting the homepage screen and displaying the homepage screen, reading the insertion file, and displaying the insertion screen at a predetermined position on the homepage screen.

[0010] For this reason, instead of rewriting the homepage configuration file in its entirety, only the insertion file corresponding to the part to be changed need be created, so that the capacity of the file to be handled can be small and the content of the homepage can be easily changed. Updates can be made. Therefore, the homepage can be updated frequently, and valuable information can be transmitted without being buried.

In the system and method for updating a home page according to the present invention, when the insertion file is related to text data, the text data can be rewritten very easily.

In the homepage updating system and method according to the present invention, prior to storing the insertion file in the insertion file storage unit, receiving the insertion data desired to be inserted into the homepage and converting the received insertion data into the insertion file. In the case of conversion, if desired input data is input, the data is converted into an insertion file and stored. Therefore, it is not necessary to learn HTML language and HTML editor operation for updating, and it is extremely necessary to update the file. The content of the homepage can be easily changed and updated.

In the system and method for updating a home page according to the present invention, when the insertion data is received via a communication line, the insertion data is transmitted via a communication line, so that the insertion file is stored in the file for insertion. Because it is converted and stored, the HTML language or HTML
There is no need to learn the L editor, and the contents of the homepage can be changed and updated very easily.

In the homepage updating system and method according to the present invention, when the insertion data includes at least one of text data, image data, and audio data, various data are inserted into the homepage to update the data. be able to.

In the homepage updating system and method according to the present invention, when the input of the insertion data to be received is performed by an electronic mail or an input to a data input box on a browser screen, the electronic mail is transmitted. It is very easy to update the information on the homepage only by inputting on the browser screen. Therefore, it is possible to transmit the desired information without stress when the user wants to output the same, and to always transmit fresh information by frequently updating the data.

In the homepage updating system and method according to the present invention, when an insertion file can be inserted at a plurality of locations of a homepage configuration file, an insertion screen can be inserted at a plurality of locations of one homepage. With a very simple operation, the content of the homepage can be changed considerably. Note that, in this case, the insertion files inserted at a plurality of locations of the homepage configuration file may be the same or different.

In the homepage updating system and method according to the present invention, when an insertion file can be inserted into a plurality of homepage configuration files,
Multiple homepages can be updated almost simultaneously with a single operation.

In the system and method for updating a homepage according to the present invention, the homepage configuration file includes advertisement data displayed on the homepage screen, and the insertion screen relating to the insertion file is displayed in association with the advertisement. In such a case, for example, an effective advertisement having a high click rate can be provided by displaying the update status of the site linked to the banner advertisement in association with the banner advertisement.

In the homepage updating system and method according to the present invention, when the input data is to be authenticated by the authentication information when receiving the insertion data,
This prevents a third party from updating the homepage without permission.

In the homepage updating system and method according to the present invention, when the insertion data is received by e-mail, when the input person is authenticated by the authentication information entered in the subject field of the e-mail, Also, the processing is easy and easy for the system receiving the e-mail, and the operation is simple and the erroneous operation can be prevented for the inputting person who transmits the e-mail.

In the present invention, "homepage"
The meaning of the term is not limited to the first page of the website, but includes all data on the website. Further, in the present invention, the “homepage establishment server” and the “update service server” may be provided by using separate server devices, or may use substantially the same server device.

The homepage updating method according to the present invention is a method for updating a homepage by a computer system. The homepage establishment server stores an HTML file constituting the homepage in the homepage establishment server. A step of storing an insertion file to be inserted into a predetermined insertion point of an HTML file constituting a homepage, and an HT constituting a homepage stored in a homepage establishment server by a viewing terminal.
Reading the ML file and reading the HTML file forming the homepage, instructing the reading terminal to read the file for inserting the update service server; and providing the reading terminal with the HTML file forming the homepage. And displaying the homepage screen by reading the homepage screen, and displaying the insertion screen at a predetermined position of the homepage screen by reading the insertion file.

In the method of updating a homepage according to the present invention, prior to the step of storing the insertion HTML file in the update service server, the step of inputting insertion data desired to be inserted into the homepage into the update service server; When the step of converting the insertion data into the file for insertion is present, if the desired insertion data is input, it is converted into the file for insertion and stored.
In updating, it is not necessary to learn the operation of the HTML language or the HTML editor, and the content of the homepage can be changed and updated extremely easily.

In the method of updating a homepage according to the present invention, in the step of inputting the insertion data desired to be inserted into the homepage into the update service server, if the insertion data is input via a communication line, If the insertion data is transmitted via a communication line, it is converted into an insertion file and stored. Therefore, when updating, there is no need to learn the HTML language or HTML editor, and the contents of the homepage can be changed and updated very easily. It can be performed.

In the method of updating a homepage according to the present invention, in the step of inputting insertion data desired to be inserted into the update service server, when the insertion data is input by e-mail or input to a data input box on a browser screen, Can update the information on the homepage very simply by sending an e-mail or inputting on a browser screen. Therefore, it is possible to transmit the desired information without stress when the user wants to output the same, and to always transmit fresh information by frequently updating the data.

[0026]

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example including a peripheral structure of a homepage updating system according to the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a homepage establishment server on which a homepage is established (hereinafter referred to as “HP establishment server”).
It is connected to the Internet via a route control device and a communication line. Reference numeral 2 denotes an update service server for providing an update service for the homepage, which is also connected to the Internet via a route control device and a communication line.

Reference numerals 3a to 3n denote user terminals used by a user who establishes a homepage on the HP establishment server 1 and updates the homepage using the update service server 2. Each of the above user terminals 3a
.. 3n each have a display unit such as a CRT or an LCD, and an input unit such as a keyboard or a mouse. The user terminals 3a... 3n are connected to the Internet similarly to the servers 1 and 2, respectively.

The user terminals 3a... 3n perform creation of an HTML file (hereinafter referred to as "HP file") constituting a homepage established on the HP establishment server 1, uploading of the HP file to the HP establishment server 1, and the like. Will be Note that these operations can be performed from another terminal device or the like connected to the Internet.

The user terminals 3a... 3n create and transmit insertion data for updating the content by inserting it into a predetermined location on the home page. The insertion data is transmitted to the update service server 2 as described later, where the data is converted into the HTML format, and the insertion H
A TML file (hereinafter referred to as “insertion file”) is generated.

Reference numerals 4a to 4n denote viewer terminals used by viewers who browse the homepage established on the HP establishment server 1, respectively. Each viewer terminal 4a ... 4n
Each has a display unit such as a CRT and an LCD, and an input unit such as a keyboard and a mouse. The viewer terminals 4a... 4n are connected to the Internet similarly to the servers 1 and 2, respectively.

Here, in the HP file stored in the HP opening server 1, the information to be updated is inserted at the place where the information to be updated is inserted.
At the stage of outputting and reading the HP file stored in the update service server, a script program for instructing the browsing terminals 4a to 4n to read the insertion file of the update service server 2 is incorporated.

FIG. 2 is a system configuration diagram showing the update service server 2. In the figure, reference numeral 10 denotes a control means, which is constituted by a CPU and the like, and performs control of each unit, data transfer, various calculations, temporary storage of data, and the like. Reference numeral 9 denotes input / output control means for controlling data input from the user terminals 3a to 3n connected via the Internet and data output to the viewer terminals 4a to 4n.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a program storage unit, in which a main program is stored. This main program is
A program used by the control means 10 for registering a new user, creating a file, setting a user ID and a password (authentication information), a user I
A program for authenticating a user using D and a password, an insertion file storage unit 12 and a history data storage unit 1
3, a program for reading and writing data, changing data, and the like, a program for searching data stored in the insertion file storage unit 12 and the history data storage unit 13, and a program for receiving insertion data transmitted from the user terminals 3a to 3n. And a program for converting the received insertion data into HTML format to generate an insertion file, a program for outputting the converted insertion file to the viewer terminals 4a to 4n, and the like. In addition, user ID
Can be set for a single user.

Reference numeral 12 denotes an insertion file storage unit which stores an insertion file 15 created for each user ID. The insertion file 15 includes user terminals 3a to 3n.
An insertion file converted from the insertion data received from is stored.

Reference numeral 13 denotes a history data storage unit which stores a history file 16 for each user ID. The history file 16 stores history data indicating what kind of data was updated and when.

Then, as described above, the control means 10 receives the insertion data transmitted from the user terminals 3a to 3n, stores the received insertion data in the history file 16 of the history data storage unit 13, and , HTML
Convert to a format and generate an insertion file. Then, the insertion file is stored in the insertion file 15 of the insertion file storage unit 12.

Next, a method of updating a home page according to the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the figure, "S" means a step.

That is, first, in the user terminals 3a to 3n, an HP file constituting a home page is created (S1). At this time, the HP file is created in an HTML format by, for example, a text editor or an HTML editor. Next, the HP file is uploaded to the HP establishment server 1 using FTP transfer software (S2), and the HP file is stored in the HP establishment server 1 (S3). In this state, the homepage based on the HP file can be browsed by the browsing terminals 4a to 4n connected to the Internet using a WWW browser or the like.

Next, in the user terminals 3a to 3n,
Insertion data for updating the content by inserting it into the HP file is created (S4). This insertion data is created as character data such as text data by, for example, word processor software or a text editor.
Then, the insertion data is transmitted from the user terminals 3a to 3n to the update service server 2 by e-mail (S5).

Next, the update service server 2 receives the e-mail of the transmission data (S6), copies the received insertion data, and stores it in the history file 16 of the history data storage unit 13 (S7). Next, the received insertion data is converted into the HTML format to generate an insertion file (S8), and the insertion file is overwritten and stored in the insertion file 15 of the insertion file storage unit 12 (S8).
9). In this state, when viewing the HP file, the insertion file is ready to be inserted into the HP file.

Then, the homepage is browsed by the above-mentioned HP file by the browser terminals 4a to 4n.
That is, the browser terminals 4a to 4n are connected to the Internet to access the HP establishment server 1 (S10).
Upon receiving the output of the HP file, the reading is performed (S11). At the stage of reading the HP file, the script program inserted into a predetermined location of the HP file operates to instruct the viewer terminals 4a to 4n to read the file for insertion of the update service server 2 (S12). ).

Then, in accordance with the above instruction, the browsing terminal 4a... 4n reads the insertion file stored in the insertion file storage unit 12 of the update service server 2 (S13), and the predetermined file of the HP file is read. The insertion file is inserted at the insertion location, synthesized, and displayed on the display unit of the viewer terminals 4a to 4n (S14).

Here, an example of the display screen will be described. The browser display screen of the viewer terminals 4a.
As shown in (a), a homepage screen is displayed, and an insertion field 20 is displayed on the homepage screen. In this example, the insertion date and time (2000/3/24 10:00) are displayed in the insertion column 20 together with a message "Today, a good blowfish has entered."

Then, when it is desired to update the data, the process starts from the creation of the insert data in step 4 and the created insert data is transmitted to the update service server 2 by e-mail (S5). Is converted into the HTML format, and the insertion file 15 in the insertion file storage unit 12 is
(S6 to S9). After that, access the HP establishment server 1 with the browser terminals 4a.
By reading the file (S10 to S11), the reading of the insertion file of the update service server 2 is instructed (S12), and the insertion file of the new content which has been overwritten and saved is read and combined with the HP file to be displayed ( S13 to S14).

Then, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), the updated homepage screen displays a message "Incoming cold yellowtail! Up to the first 20 people!" 13/25 13:30) is displayed.

As described above, according to the above-described method of updating the homepage, the contents of the homepage can be converted to the HTML format automatically and extremely easily only by creating new insertion data in the form of text data and sending it by e-mail. Change·
Be able to update. In addition, since only the portion to be changed needs to be created, the size of the file to be handled can be small. Therefore, the homepage can be updated frequently, and valuable information is transmitted without being buried.

FIG. 5 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. In this example, a plurality of (four in this example) insertion columns 20 are provided on a homepage stored in the HP establishment server 1. Then, the update service server 2 receives the electronic mail in which the insertion data is input from the user terminals 3a, 3b, 3c, and 3d operated by the four users A, B, C, and D, and transmits the respective insertion data. The file is converted into an insertion file in HTML format and inserted into each of the insertion columns 20 of A to D.

In this example, the four insertion fields 20 are updated by four users A, B, C, and D. However, one user is provided with a plurality of insertion fields 20, May be updated. In these cases, the insertion files to be inserted into a plurality of locations of the HP file may have the same contents or different contents.

In this manner, the insertion screen can be inserted at a plurality of places on one home page, and the contents of the home page can be considerably changed by an extremely simple operation. Otherwise, it is the same as the first embodiment, and has the same operation and effect.

FIG. 6 shows a third embodiment of the present invention. In this system, multiple (three in this example) HP
Each home page stored in the establishment server 1 is provided with an insertion column 20. Then, the update service server 2 receives the electronic mail in which the insertion data is input from the user terminal 3a, and transmits the insertion data to the HTM
The file is converted into an L format insertion file and inserted into each of the insertion fields 20.

In this manner, a plurality of homepages can be updated by a single operation at substantially the same time. Otherwise, it is the same as the first embodiment,
It has the same effect. In this example, the plurality of homepages do not necessarily have to have the same content.

FIG. 7 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In this example, the homepage configuration file includes data of a banner advertisement displayed on the homepage screen, and an insertion field 20 in which an insertion file is inserted in association with the banner advertisement 21 is displayed. In this way, by displaying the update status of the linked site of the banner advertisement in the insertion column 20 in association with the banner advertisement 21, an effective advertisement with a high click rate can be performed. Otherwise, it is the same as the first embodiment, and has the same operation and effect.

FIG. 8 shows a fifth embodiment of the present invention. The figure shows a screen for creating an e-mail, where 22 is an address input field for a destination, 23 is an address input field for a carbon copy destination, 24 is a subject input field, and 25 is a text input field. Insertion data (in this example, a message “Cold yellowtail arrives! Up to the first 20 people!”) Displayed in the insertion column 20 is input to the body input column 25.

In this example, in the subject input box 24,
A password (in this example, a character string of “Pst # 99 & ft”) is input as authentication information for authenticating the user. User authentication is performed based on the authentication information input to the user. This prevents a third party from updating the homepage without permission, and is easy and easy for the system receiving the e-mail to perform, and also for the user sending the e-mail. Easy operation and erroneous operation can be prevented. Otherwise, the first
This embodiment is similar to the above embodiment, and has the same operation and effect.

In each of the above embodiments, the insertion data is transmitted to the update service server 2 by e-mail. However, the present invention is not limited to this. 3a ... 3
n, and may be displayed on the browser screen, and may be performed by inputting into a data input box on the browser screen. Also, instead of inputting insertion data via a communication line such as the Internet, a CD-ROM, DVD, M
The insertion data stored in a storage medium such as O can be read by a reading device and directly input to the update service server 2. In these cases, the same operation and effect as those of the above embodiment can be obtained.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the case where the insertion data is text data composed of text data has been exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and image data and audio data can be used. For example, audio data can be directly input to the update service server 2 and inserted as audio data. That is, in the present invention, the "file for insertion" is not limited to a file in the HTML format, and various types of files can be used as long as the file can be inserted into a homepage. In these cases, the same operation and effect as those of the above embodiment can be obtained.

In the above embodiment, the user terminals 3a to 3n that transmit the insertion data for updating the homepage may use a computer device, or may use a mobile phone, a PHS, a mobile information terminal, or the like. It can also be used.

[0059]

As described above, according to the homepage updating system and method of the present invention, the HTML file constituting the homepage is not completely rewritten.
Since only the insertion file corresponding to the portion to be changed needs to be created, the capacity of the file to be handled is small, and the contents of the homepage can be easily changed and updated. Therefore, the homepage can be updated frequently, and valuable information can be transmitted without being buried.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a homepage update system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a system configuration diagram showing an update service server according to the system.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a homepage updating method according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a homepage screen;
(A) is before updating and (b) is after updating.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a homepage screen displayed according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an e-mail creation screen used in a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

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Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A system for updating a homepage by a computer system, comprising: an insertion file storage unit for storing an insertion file to be inserted into a predetermined insertion location of a homepage configuration file stored in a homepage establishment server; Means for instructing the browsing terminal to read the insertion file in the insertion file storage unit when the homepage configuration file stored in the establishment server is output to the browsing terminal; Means for outputting a file to display a home page screen, reading the insertion file, and displaying an insertion screen at a predetermined position on the home page screen. 2. A method for updating a homepage by a computer system, comprising: storing an insertion file to be inserted into a predetermined insertion location of a homepage configuration file stored in a homepage establishment server in an insertion file storage unit; When the homepage configuration file stored in the homepage establishment server is output to the browsing terminal, instructing the browsing terminal to read the insertion file of the insertion file storage unit; and Outputting a homepage configuration file to display a homepage screen, reading the insertion file, and displaying an insertion screen at a predetermined position on the homepage screen. 3. The homepage updating system or method according to claim 1, wherein the insertion file is related to text data. 4. The method according to claim 1, wherein prior to storing the insertion file in the insertion file storage section, insertion data desired to be inserted into the homepage is received, and the received insertion data is converted into an insertion file. The homepage updating system or method according to any one of claims 1 to 3. 5. The homepage updating system or method according to claim 4, wherein said insertion data is received via a communication line. 6. The homepage updating system or method according to claim 4, wherein the insertion data includes at least one of text data, image data, and audio data. 7. The homepage updating system according to claim 4, wherein the input of the insertion data to be received is performed by e-mail or input to a data input box on a browser screen. Or the way. 8. The system according to claim 1, wherein an insertion file can be inserted at a plurality of positions in the homepage configuration file.
The homepage updating system or method according to any one of claims 1 to 7. 9. The system according to claim 1, wherein an insertion file can be inserted into a plurality of homepage configuration files.
A system or method for updating a homepage according to any one of the above. 10. The homepage configuration file according to claim 1, wherein the homepage configuration file includes advertisement data displayed on a homepage screen, and an insertion screen relating to an insertion file is displayed in association with the advertisement. The homepage update system or method according to one paragraph. 11. The method according to claim 1, wherein when receiving the insertion data, the input information is authenticated by the authentication information.
A system or method for updating a homepage according to any one of claims 10 to 10. 12. The homepage updating system or method according to claim 11, wherein when the insertion data is received by e-mail, the input user is authenticated by authentication information entered in the subject field of the e-mail.