JP2002133051A - Device for preparing business model - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prepare a high quality business model whose representation method is unified with relatively easy work. SOLUTION: An input device 2 for inputting work data and designating a link, a display device 3 for displaying the preparation process of the business model and a work data input processing part 4a which displays a prescribed input panel on the display device 3 are used to input the work data while making the work data correspond to in a prescribed input area set in the input panel. Desired work data are selected from a work data file stored in a work data file storing part 5a and inputted in the input area.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a business model creating apparatus for creating a business model in which work names and work items (input / output / control / resources) are laid out, and more particularly, to an easy-to-create business model. Business model creation device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Heretofore, a business model has been described by using handwriting, a word processor, a DTP tool, or the like to describe the details of each work as a picture combining graphics and characters, thereby expressing the business content.

FIG. 9 is a reference diagram showing a conventional description example of a basic business model, and shows business model elements expressing one work.

[0004] In the figure, a work name 110 indicating work contents such as "sorting of slips" and "inputting of data" is described in a square frame 101, and a rightward direction is located on the left side of the frame 101. The arrow 102 indicates that the input content 103 described at the left portion is input as input information processed by the work. As the input information, specifications, data, and the like are generally used.

A rightward arrow 104 located on the right side of the frame 101 indicates an output content 105 described on the right side thereof.
Is output as output information as a result processed by the work. As the output information, a report, an analysis result of data, and the like are generally used.

Further, arrows 106 and 108 located above and below the frame 101 and indicating the direction of the frame 101 together determine the control position 107 of the work and the disclosure position of the resource contents 109 required for the work. The control contents correspond to work conditions and rules, and the resource contents correspond to people and tools.

[0007] These input / output information, control contents, and resource contents are called a work item, and the work item and the work name are collectively called work data. In general, this information allows you to express your work in detail,
A business model is created by combining these.

When a business model is actually created as a graphic by a word processor or a DTP tool, a rectangular frame 101 is entered, a work name is entered therein as a character, and an arrow is further entered to enter a link relationship between the work. The task model is completed by repeatedly inputting characters indicating the meaning of the link contents in the vicinity (left, right, up, down) of the entire work item.

At this time, the screen layout is considered at the same time as the input. For example, in order to perform one operation such as arranging arrows, screen operations such as enlargement, reduction, and movement of the screen are repeated as necessary. I do. When checking the created model, the drawn figure is checked by silent observation.

[0010]

When a business model is created using a word processor or a DTP tool, if a large amount of work data is input, it takes a long time to input the work data. It is troublesome to input the input of the arrows shown individually.

[0011] In addition, when the names of the work and the names of the items such as input, output, control, and resources are always input from the keyboard, it is difficult to prevent input omission and input error.
Expression methods may also vary.

Further, input of an arrow indicating a link relationship between works is troublesome in positioning and the like, but it is necessary to frequently switch screens, especially when work data spans between pages. This is an annoying task.

Further, when laying out input work data so as to be accommodated in one screen (one page), a large amount of time is required for screen operations such as screen switching, movement, enlargement, and reduction.

Further, the check of the business model to be created is performed silently, but in this case, checking the work sequence and the work defined redundantly requires not only a lot of work time but also omission of the check. Or, if it becomes complicated, it will cause a situation that cannot be checked.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above problems,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a business model creation device that can create a high-quality business model with a uniform expression method by relatively easy work.

[0016]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business model creating apparatus for arranging a plurality of business model elements indicating work contents and creating a business model indicating a work flow. Input device for inputting a link, a display device for displaying the process of creating the business model, a predetermined input panel displayed on the display device, and a predetermined input area set in the input panel. A work data input processing unit for inputting the work data in association with the work data, and a work data storage unit for storing the input work data for each of the business model elements.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the business model creating apparatus according to the first aspect, further comprising: a work data file storage unit capable of storing work data in advance;
A work data citation processing unit for selecting desired work data from the work data file stored in the work data file storage unit and inputting the selected work data to the input area.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the business model creating apparatus according to the first aspect, further comprising an inter-work link processing unit for linking the plurality of business model elements based on data specified in advance. It is characterized by.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the business model creating apparatus further comprises a work layout processing unit for sequentially arranging the plurality of linked business model elements in a specified order on a screen. Features.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the business model creating apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein the created business model is checked by a predetermined procedure, and a check result is displayed on a screen. And a model check result storage unit for storing the check results.

[0020]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (Summary of the Invention) FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing the configuration of an entire creation system including a business model creation device according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the business model creation device 1 includes an input device 2 such as a keyboard and a mouse, a display device 3 such as a CRT, a data processing device 4 for processing data,
And a main storage device 5 such as a disk memory for storing processed data including temporary storage.

The data processing device 4 inputs work data (work name + work item) for the business model, and edits / edits the work model.
A work data input processing unit 4a for performing processing such as deletion, a work data quotation processing unit 4b for providing a process for quoting from an external file in which work items are defined and stored in advance, and a link between business model elements in a conversation format. An inter-work link processing unit 4c for performing setting processing, a work data layout processing unit 4d for laying out work data on one screen, and a model check processing unit 4e for checking input data.

The main storage device 5 stores information (including temporary storage) to be processed by each processing unit of the data processing device 4, and stores a work data storage unit 5a, a work data file storage unit 5b, and a link data storage unit. 5c, layout storage unit 5
d and a model check result storage unit 5e.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a creation flow for creating a business model, which is executed by the business model creating apparatus 1. In this creation flow, when data of a new file is created, work data is input in step 2 described later, but when data of a business model of an already created file is updated, the work model file is updated. 10 are read (step 1).

In step 2, work data is input. This input is performed by, for example, an input device 2 such as a keyboard by a user at a predetermined position of an input panel 30 drawn on a screen as shown in FIG.
Each work data can be directly input from (FIG. 1), or the work data file 11 (FIG. 2) can be read and selected from a work data list stored therein and input.

The work data file 11 is, for example, in a text file format (ASCII format) as shown in FIG. 3, and each classification 11a indicated by numerical values from 1 to 5 and work data 11b are assigned a serial number 11c. Is stored in association with. Numerical values in this category indicate the contents of work data, and correspond to 1 = work name, 2 = input, 3 = output, 4 = control, and 5 = resource, respectively.

The work data file 11 can be freely edited and created separately by the user.

In the next step 3, a link relationship between each work and between business model elements is provided. This is performed according to the following convention. -Input: heading from the left to the square frame-Output: heading from the right to the square frame-Control: heading from the top to the square frame-Resources: heading from the bottom to the square frame There may be more than one. At this time, the link position of each work item with respect to the square frame is located at the center of each of the divided sections obtained by equally dividing the corresponding side. FIG. 4 shows an example in which two input items 21, two output items 22, two control items 23, and two resource items 24 are arranged in a rectangular frame 20. The connection between the business model elements is made by an arrow from the output of one business model element to the input of the other business model element.

The business model created in this way is:
After a layout operation (step 4) to be described later, the contents are checked in step 5. By comparing the data stored in the check content description file 13 with the input work data, it is possible to check for input errors, duplicate work items, and the like.

The information processed in each step is temporarily stored in a work data file 15, a layout data file 16, and a check result data file 17 in a processing table. The data is stored as the business model data file 14 (step 6), and a series of operations is completed. The business model data file 14 can be used as a business model to be created next time, and is created in the same format as the business model data 10 described above. The stored contents are the same as the table structure shown in FIG. 6 described later. The files 10 to 17 shown in FIG. 2 are stored in any one of the storage units of the main storage device 5 shown in FIG.

Embodiment 1 The configuration of the data input system according to the first embodiment in the business model creation device 1 (FIG. 1) of the present invention will be described. The main components of this data input system are the input device 2, the display device 3, the work data input processing unit 4a of the data processing device 4, and the work data storage unit 5a of the main storage device 5 shown in FIG. .

In the above configuration, the work data input processing unit 4 is included in the process of the business model creation flow of FIG.
When “a” is activated, an input panel 30 on which an arrangement for inputting the work name 26 and each of the work items 21 to 24 as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed on the display device 3. Then, an input operation for inputting operation data is performed on each input area in the displayed input panel 30 by the input device 2 such as a keyboard.

The input of the work data into the input area is performed by the work name 26 → input item 21 → output item 22
The order of input of the control item 23 → the resource item 24 is repeated and processed sequentially. If there is a re-input or an input error, a specific key (for example, a TAB key) is hit to advance the order and a desired area is selected and corrected. The input area includes an area A corresponding to the work name 26, an area B corresponding to the input item 21, an area C corresponding to the input item 22, an area D corresponding to the control item 23, and an area E corresponding to the resource item 24. Is set.

The input panel 30 has a panel number 30
a is attached. This panel number 30a is (n
-Xxx), n indicates a page number, and xxx indicates a continuous panel number automatically set. If the user wants to display an input panel whose panel number changes, the “Previous” button 30b on the screen,
Alternatively, select by operating the “Next” button 30c,
Can be displayed.

The input mode to the input panel 30 is continued until the "end" button 30d on the screen is pressed.
Before performing a work such as linking, which will be described later, input processing of work data can be continuously performed over a plurality of input panels having different panel numbers 30a. In this case, the mode of the link designation button 30f on the screen is set to "batch" or "individual" for which no link is designated immediately.

On the other hand, when setting a link for each input of individual work data, the mode can be shifted to a link specification mode described later by setting the mode of the link specification button 30f to "immediately". If the user wants to cancel the input halfway and invalidate the data in the panel, the user operates the "cancel" button 30e.

When inputting a plurality of work items in one input area, for example, four work items are input by operating the return key of the keyboard every time a work item is input in the same input area. Can be done.

As described above, the processing data (information) processed by the business model creation processing unit is stored in the work data storage unit 5a.
(FIG. 1). FIG. 6 shows a configuration of the storage table 25 secured in the work data storage unit for storing the processing data. As shown in the figure, in the storage table 25, related work names and work items are stored separately for each corresponding business model element number.

As described above, according to the data input system of the first embodiment, the input data drawn on the display device can be used for batch input or repetitive input operation of the work data. Shortening can be achieved.

Embodiment 2 The configuration of the data citation system according to the second embodiment in the business model creation device 1 (FIG. 1) of the present invention will be described. The data citation system includes a work data citation processing unit 4b of the data processing device 4 shown in FIG.
The work data file storage unit 5b of the main storage device 5 is a main component.

This data citation system is similar to that of the first embodiment.
When the data input system of FIG. 5 is operating and the input panel 30 shown in FIG. 5 is displayed, a work name selection button 30g or a work item selection button 30h is selected and registered in the work data file 11 (FIG. 2). The work name and the individual name of the work item are quoted and used.

The work data file 11 is created in, for example, a text file format (ASCII format) as shown in FIG. 3, and an image similar to the table is displayed on the screen. The user designates the reference number 11c using a mouse or a keyboard, and stores the designated data in each of the areas A, B, and C corresponding to the work name and the work item.
Copy to any desired area of C, D, E (FIG. 5).

The work data file 11 can be independently created and edited by a user using a file editing tool (by various editors).

As described above, according to the data citation system of the second embodiment, when inputting work data, a desired name is selected from a pre-registered work data (work name + work item) list. Therefore, the input operation time can be reduced, and a business model in which the expressions of the names are unified can be created.

Embodiment 3 The configuration of the link processing system according to the third embodiment in the business model creation device 1 (FIG. 1) of the present invention will be described. This link processing system mainly includes an inter-work link processing unit 4c of the data processing device 4 and a link data storage unit 5c of the main storage device 5 shown in FIG.

This data citation system is similar to that of the first embodiment.
When the data input system is in the operating state and the input panel 30 shown in FIG. 5 is displayed, the function is started by selecting the link selection button 30i.
Simultaneously with this designation, a link designation panel 32 shown in FIG. 7 appears on the screen, and an auxiliary screen 32a is further displayed on this screen. With this auxiliary screen 32a, it is possible to determine where in the whole the input panel that is currently performing an input operation is located.

A business model including a plurality of work processes is completed by linking individually created business model elements, and as shown in FIG. 7, each of the work names "Work A" to "Work D" A method of linking the business model elements 41 to 44 will be described.

Business model element 41, business model element 42
When each business model element is specified with the mouse in the order of, it is determined that work is performed in this order (work A → work B),
The output of the business model element 41 and the input of the business model element 42 are linked by an arrow (→).

When the input or output of the business model element is linked to a plurality of other business model elements, an arrow (→) is substantially placed on the corresponding side of the square frame as in the arrangement example shown in FIG. Assigned evenly.

As described above, in addition to the method of individually linking each business model element, a plurality of business model elements in a rectangular area (area specified by a diagonal line) specified by a mouse may be collectively linked. it can. In this case, a work item with the same name is given in advance to the input and output of the business model element to be linked, and the link is automatically performed by detecting the work item with the same name.

As described above, according to the data citation system of the third embodiment, when linking a plurality of business model elements, the input operation is simplified, so that the input operation time can be reduced. .

Embodiment 4 FIG. The configuration of the data layout processing system according to the fourth embodiment in the business model creation device 1 (FIG. 1) of the present invention will be described. The main components of this data layout processing system are a work data layout processing unit 4d of the data processing device 4 and a layout storage unit 5d of the main storage device 5 shown in FIG.

This data layout processing system is started when the work data layout processing section 4d (FIG. 1) is started, lays out the input work data collectively, and sets the layout on the screen.

First, the size of each business model element constituted by the input work data is detected. In this case, assuming the smallest rectangle that encompasses each business model element,
The size is detected based on the diagonal position.

Next, all the business model elements are lined up from left to right and from top to bottom of the screen. Furthermore, while maintaining the state of arrangement, the display is moved to the center of the screen and displayed in a well-balanced manner. Also, considering the number of arrows (→) existing on each side of the square frame of the business model element, they are arranged evenly within each side so as not to overlap.

This operation is performed for each set page, and is sequentially processed in the case of a plurality of pages.

As described above, according to the data layout processing system of the fourth embodiment, the screen operation for displaying the detailed layout of the business model element is simplified.
The processing operation time can be reduced.

Embodiment 5 FIG. The configuration of the model check system according to the fifth embodiment in the business model creation device 1 (FIG. 1) of the present invention will be described. The model check system includes a model check processing unit 4e of the data processing device 4 and a model check result storage unit 5 of the main storage device 5 shown in FIG.
e is the main component.

The data citation system is started by executing the model check processing (step 5) in the flowchart of FIG. 2, and the following processing is executed.

First, check content description data file 1
No. 3 is called, and this content is compared with the input work data (work name + work item). A link is set but there is no description (no character input). , And those that violate the description expression are detected and stored in the model check result storage unit 5e as check result data 17 (FIG. 2) by the check table 35 shown in FIG. 8, and this check table 35 is displayed on the screen. I do.

In the check table 35 shown in FIG. 8, an error location is specified by specifying a business model element number, work data, and a data number (indicating the number of data in each item). The contents and how to respond are specified. The numerical values indicating the error type correspond to 0 = no description, 1 = no link, and 2 = expression violation.

However, items newly created are not described in the file, and thus are not checked. Regarding the non-target data, a new addition is made to the check content description data file (FIG. 2).

As described above, according to the model check system of the fifth embodiment, since the system checks the automatically created business model, the number of check steps can be reduced and the check quality can be reduced as compared with the conventional visual check. Can be improved.

[0064]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, batch input or repetitive input operation of work data can be performed using an input panel drawn on a display device, so that input operation time can be reduced. Can be. According to the second aspect of the present invention, when inputting work data, a desired name can be selected and input from a pre-registered work data list, so that the input operation time can be reduced, and A business model with a unified name expression can be created.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the input operation is simplified when a plurality of business model elements are linked, so that the input operation time can be reduced. According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the screen operation for displaying the detailed layout of the business model element is simplified, the processing operation time can be reduced. According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the system checks the automatically created business model, it is possible to reduce the number of check man-hours and improve the check quality as compared with the conventional visual check.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of an entire creation system including a business model creation device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a creation flow for creating a business model executed by the creation system 1.

FIG. 3 is a correspondence table showing contents of work data stored in a work data file 11 in a text file format.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of arrangement in which two input contents 21, output contents 22, control contents 23, and resource contents 24 are arranged in a square frame 20;

FIG. 5 is an input panel 30 on which an arrangement for inputting a work name, a work item, and the like is drawn.

FIG. 6 shows a configuration of a storage table 25 secured in a work data storage unit for storing processing data.

FIG. 7 is a diagram provided for explanation of linking individually created business model elements.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a check function of the model check system.

FIG. 9 is a reference diagram showing a description example of a basic business model.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 business model creation device, 2 input device, 3 display device, 4 data processing device, 4a work data input processing unit, 4b work data citation processing unit, 4c inter-work link processing unit, 4d work data layout processing unit, 4e model check Processing unit, 5 main storage device, 5a work data storage unit, 5b work data file storage unit, 5c link data storage unit, 5d
Layout storage unit, 5e Model check result storage unit, 10 business model file, 11 work data file, 13 check content description file, 14
Business model data files 14, 15 Work data file, 16 Layout data file, 17
Result data file, 20 square frame, 21 input items, 22 output items, 23 control items, 24 resource items, 25 storage tables,
26 work name, 30 input panel, 30a panel number (No.), 30b "Previous" button, 3
0c "Next" button, 30d "End" button,
30e "cancel" button, 30f link designation button, work name selection button 30g, 30h work item selection button, 32 link designation panel, 3
5 Check table.

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An operation model creation apparatus for creating an operation model indicating an operation flow by arranging a plurality of operation model elements indicating operation contents, comprising: an input device for inputting operation data and designating a link; A display device for displaying a process of creating the business model; and a work data input process for displaying a predetermined input panel on the display device and inputting the work data in a predetermined input area set on the input panel in a corresponding manner. And a work data storage unit that stores the work data that has been input for each of the work model elements. 2. A work data file storage unit in which work data can be stored in advance, and desired work data from a work data file stored in the work data file storage unit are selected and input to the input area. 2. The business model creation device according to claim 1, further comprising a work data citation processing unit. 3. The business model creating apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an inter-work link processing unit that links the plurality of business model elements based on data specified in advance. 4. The business model creation device according to claim 3, further comprising a work layout processing unit for sequentially arranging the plurality of linked business model elements in a designated order on a screen. 5. A model check processing unit for checking a created business model in a predetermined procedure and displaying a check result on a screen, and a model check result storage unit for storing the check result. The business model creation device according to claim 1.