JP2003044519A - Meeting system to discuss development for packing product - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a meeting system to discuss development for packing products which enables each business owner, who participates in the development for packing products, to communication with each other in real time at each working site to share the development information. SOLUTION: A meeting system is equipped with an authorization means (3a), which authorizes members, who participate in a meeting to discuss development of packing products, and permits the authorized members to access the system. The meeting system is also equipped with a communication means (3b), which can display the same three dimension computer graphics on each display terminal that belongs to each authorized member for displaying the packing products under the development, and also, can display a chat screen on the same three dimension computer graphics to communicate with each other in real time by referring to the three dimension computer graphics.

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention
Immediate communication between multiple operators involved in
Conference System with Communication Means
About. 2. Description of the Related Art At present, container development is carried out by container users (container users).
Companies) and multiple container suppliers (mass production molders)
And with the cooperation of several prototype companies and mold processing companies
It is generally done. FIG. 16 shows the current container opening.
It shows the flow of outgoing work. As shown in FIG.
The container user can determine the capacity and transportation efficiency from the planning / design of the container.
The container is designed based on the optimal dimensions taking into account
Modeling of the container designed by the
(EM: Finite Element Method) etc.
Creating shape data. And to the container supplier
When ordering, this product shape data is sent. Container
For design, outsource the order to a specialized design company
In some cases. [0003] A container supplier that has received an order from a container user
Ear uses its own product shape data received from container users.
Convert to the data format to be used and determine the molding suitability and molding shrinkage
Modify the model taking into account and create mold shape data
ing. The container supplier creates a prototype mold.
This container supplier may be able to
There is also a case where a contract is made with a mold prototype company to create a prototype mold.
You. In this case, the commissioned prototyping company
The mold shape data received from the layerer is
Data conversion to data format, CAD and NC for mold design
(Numerical control) Processing and creating prototype dies using machine tools
And deliver the created prototype mold to the container supplier.
You. The container supplier uses this prototype mold to make a prototype
Files are created and delivered to container users. [0004] The container user is required to use the completed prototype bottle.
Evaluate, make corrections as necessary, and contact container suppliers
Issue a correction instruction. By repeating such a routine,
The final mass production mold is designed and processed, and mass production type containers are produced.
Is done. For mass production of this container, a printing company
Manufacturers that replenish materials for containers and containers
It is related in business. Thus, in the current container development
Is an outsourcing of business between two companies between two companies.
It is generally returned. In addition, recent outsourcing
In the future, multiple operators will continue to use
It is expected that development will take place between them. [0005] As described above,
In the current container development, container specifications such as shape
After the decision is made by the container user,
Is developed by a group of companies whose core is equipment suppliers.
The container is delivered as a deliverable and is received by the container user.
ing. In this way, a true decision maker
Device users are out of the core of development,
Delays and disruptions in information transmission have occurred. [0006] Also, a rule for sharing information among a plurality of companies.
Basically, information transmission between two companies (ordering,
Instructions). For this reason, more urgent plans
Problems such as not being able to shorten the development period.
I have. This also means that businesses that participate in container development
Communication between operators involved in the development of the entire business or a part
In order to achieve this, special meetings must be held,
Businesses involved in urgent business should promptly share common awareness
Need to be coordinated or need to be coordinated between operators.
In some cases, the efficiency is poor. Also developed
Is spread across companies, so know-how throughout the development
It is not possible to collect how-
It is difficult. [0007] The present invention has been made in view of the above points.
Each company participating in the development of container and packaging products
To communicate and share information in real time
Providing container packaging product development conference system
To offer. [0008] The container and packaging products of the present invention are disclosed.
The conferencing system uses communication lines when developing container and packaging products.
To communicate in real time via
Computer system for attending meetings.
Certify the member and the
Authentication means to allow access to the
Tested on each terminal screen of each member
The same display state of a three-dimensional CG image representing a certain packaged product
Display in real time, and the same screen
Above, refer to the three-dimensional CG image,
Display the chat screen for communication
Communication means.
You. The container and packaging product development conference of the present invention
In the system, the communication means is a container package.
3D CAD data used in the development of packaging products
In real time on member's terminal screen via communication line
Data conversion unit that converts data to a data format for display
And a three-dimensional CG model formed by the converted data
Is shaded so that each member can see it in detail.
Or a display mode control unit for displaying a cut surface, and the three-dimensional display unit.
Distance or angle or arc between any parts of CG model
A measurement processing unit for measuring a value or the like and displaying the information;
Map and display label data on the dimensional CG model
Mapping processing section and the
3D CG model representing pumps, pumps, triggers, handles, etc.
Is combined with the three-dimensional CG model and displayed integrally.
It is preferable to include any one of the combination processing units. [0010] In addition, businesses involved in the development of container and packaging products
Integrate management of information among developers and development projects
The following can prevent delays in business progress throughout the project
Container and packaging product development system and container and packaging product development of the present invention
It is even easier to adopt a configuration that combines a conference call system
preferable. Here, the container and packaging product development system is
Through a communication line to develop container packaging products.
For sharing information and managing work progress
A member of a computer system that shares information
Authentication and upload information only to authorized members.
Authentication means for permitting download and download,
Information that accumulates information uploaded by members
And information storage means. In addition, this container and packaging product development system
Schedule management means or information management means
The scheduler further comprising at least one of ordering means;
The rule management means is a schedule schedule where the work schedule is set.
Data and the work progress uploaded by each member
Compare work progress data with work progress data
Notify relevant members of progress or delay of progress
However, the information management means is required according to the business flow.
When information is uploaded, based on the order of the information
The information is uploaded to members who need it.
The ordering means issues a container packaging product.
The order condition information including the order condition when ordering
Means to distribute to public or open to the public
Received reply information from the trader for the order condition information.
And receiving means for analyzing the reply information to determine the most favorable conditions.
A selection means for selecting the optimum supplier indicated, and
Approval by the above-mentioned authentication means
Issuing means for issuing authentication information for passing a certificate;
It is characterized by that. According to this container and packaging product development system,
Containers and packaging products only for members certified by certification means
Upload and download the information needed to develop
Download, and centralize required information
Information can be managed and shared between two companies.
Delays in decision-making and communication disruptions
Can be prevented. Further, according to the schedule management means,
For example, schedule data for setting work schedules and
Work progress data indicating the progress of work uploaded by the bar
And progress of the work progress against the work schedule
Or notify the related members of the delay,
Members who know the schedule change without delay
Can be. This also allows the operator to
Preparation can be performed efficiently. Further, according to the information management means, the business
Information is sorted based on the order of required information according to the flow.
Members who need this information when uploaded
We will notify you that the necessary information has been uploaded.
Operators waiting for the information they need to get started
Can obtain necessary information without delay and promptly
Work can begin. In addition, the above ordering means
If this is the case, the company that orders the container development meets the ordering conditions.
More appropriate business from the designated businesses that returned the reply information
Can be selected. Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings.
A description will be given with reference to a plane. FIG. 1 shows one embodiment of the present invention.
Showing the configuration of the container packaging product development conference system
FIG. Fig. 3 shows the container and packaging product development conference.
It is a block diagram showing a system configuration including a system. In FIGS. 1 and 3, reference numeral 1 denotes the present embodiment.
Container packaging product development conference system. This container package
The Internet or LA
N or dial-up network or dedicated communication line
Order containers and packaging products via the communication line 4
Business operator (container user) and cooperate with this container user,
Businesses involved in the development of container packaging products (container suppliers,
Prototyping company, design company, computer system of ...)
System (terminal) is connected. This container and packaging product development conference system 1
The number of communication times that each participating company's computer system connects
Since it is only necessary to install it on line 4, its operation is
May be carried out by a company or a company different from the participating businesses,
For example, an application service provider (AS
P) etc. (see FIG. 2). Also here
Participating companies are intended only for independent companies.
R & D within the same company
The department that conducts the above business is also included in the participating businesses. The container packaging product development conference system 1
Access to the container packaging product development conference system 1
Development project for the container and packaging product (hereinafter abbreviated as container)
Certification to limit the number of operators (members) participating in the project
Access authentication processing unit 3a for performing authentication processing, and participating in a conference.
3D CG (C
output graphics)
In a meeting using the container packaging product development meeting system 1
Temporary storage of chat comment data sent and received
Storage unit 2 and communication processing unit 3b.
Is done. This communication processing unit 3b has the following
Member selection unit 3b-1 and model data acquisition unit 3b
-2, data conversion unit 3b-3, and CG processing unit 3b-4
And chat processing unit 3b-5 and communication system
And a controller 3b-6. The access authentication processing unit 3a is configured as described above.
In this case, the
Access to the container development project
Limited to those who participate in the conference.
Authentication process to limit the members to
U. The authentication process here is separately assigned to each member.
Authentication information such as user ID and password
It is done by doing. The certification assigned to each member
The authentication information is stored in the storage unit 2, and the authentication process
Authentication information stored in the storage unit 2 and sent from the member side
The authentication is performed by comparing the authentication information with the authentication information. The member selecting section 3b-1 participates in the conference.
The member to be selected and specified
Information (identification code, etc., determined separately) is stored
It is temporarily stored in the unit 2. Individual members participating in development
Launches conference using container packaging product development system 1
can do. Here, the members who will participate in the meeting
In addition to the selected members (initiator of the meeting),
The selected member authenticates the access authentication processing unit 3a.
Meetings that can be passed and are performed on the container and packaging product development system 1
We can participate in meeting. Each member uses each member.
Access the container packaging product development conference system 1 from the terminal
Will be. Therefore, each time a meeting is held
Participating business operators need to be in charge.
Notification to call for participation in the conference
And so on. Please note that this notification
The bar selection unit 3b-1 selects a member to participate in the conference.
Meeting to the selected members at the time of selection and designation
Automatically send e-mail for convocation
Is also good. The model data acquisition unit 3b-2 is a
3D CAD data (3D CAD data: container data)
Design drawing data, container product shape CAD data, container
Mold shape CAD data) and label design drawing data
And so on. In addition, these data, each member
A server for storing the data provided (shown
)) Or the container and packaging products described below
Obtain from the development system. The data conversion section 3b-3 is provided for the acquired container.
Meeting 3D CAD data via communication line 4
Display in real time on the member's device participating in
To make it lighter. Specifically, XVL (eXten
simple Virtual world descri
option language or VRML (Vir)
dual Reality Modeling Lan
g)). These light
Quantified shape data (container design lightweight data, container product type
Shape CAD lightweight data, container mold shape CAD lightweight data)
Are temporarily stored in the storage unit 2. The CG processing unit 3b-4 provides a method for participating in a conference.
Operation on the 3D CG model of the container
Permitted one member (hereinafter referred to as presenter)
Instruction (command sent from the terminal used by the presenter)
C), the terminal screen of each member participating in the meeting
A 3D CG model having a display mode according to the instruction is displayed.
Various processings are performed for the Specifically, each member
Shade display or cut plane display for detailed visibility
Processing and between any parts of the 3D CG model
Measure the distance or angle or arc value and display the information.
To display on the container or paste on the container to the 3D CG model
2D CG data designed as a label to attach
The mapping of label data consisting of
Processing, and caps and pons
A 3D CG model that represents the
To display combined with the 3D CG model of the container
And processing such as enlargement / reduction. This CG
The function of the processing unit 3b-4 is realized by using a well-known CG technology.
Can be applied. The chat processing unit 3b-5 participates in the conference.
Comments sent by members (chat comments
To all members who participate in the meeting
Broadcast in real time. Note that this chat process
The function of the part 3b-5 uses the well-known chat processing technology
Can be implemented. The communication control unit 3b-6
Performs processing according to the command sent from the member's terminal.
U. In particular, when a command related to CG processing is received,
A process corresponding to the command is executed by the CG processing unit 3b-4.
And participate in the conference with the processed 3D CG model data
Distribution to all members. And each member uses
Display in a predetermined display area on the terminal screen in real time.
You. For example, the terminal screen of each member is shown in FIG.
Image of 3D CG model of sea urchin container (bottle) (3D
(CG image) is displayed.
When receiving the command to rotate, as shown in FIG.
3D CG image with display mode rotated 3D model
Image is displayed on the terminal screen of all members participating in the meeting
To display in real time. The communication control section 3b-6
Receives chat text from each member attending the meeting
Is transferred to the chat processing unit 3b-5.
You. At the time of termination (when a termination command is received),
The chat text uploaded from each member is described below.
Recorded and stored in the container and packaging product development system,
The final three-dimensional CG model processed by the processing unit 3b-4
Dell data (lightweight shape data) is also developed for packaging products
Store in the system. Next, the container packaging product development conference system 1 is described.
The screen displayed on the member's terminal screen during the used conference
The contents of the plane will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG.
In the example, the model display area at the top of the terminal screen
The CG model is displayed, and the chat area (chat
On the screen), each member is a container packaging product development conference system 1
The chat comment uploaded to is displayed
You. These contents will be added to the 3D CG model as the conference progresses.
Processing is added to the file or chat text is improved
Once loaded, it changes in real time accordingly.
You. Each member is displayed in the model display area.
Corresponding pointers (arrows shown in FIG. 5) are prepared.
You. Member manipulates pointer assigned to himself
Then, the position information is added to the command related to the pointer operation.
It is sent to the container packaging product development conference system 1.
The communication control unit 3b-6 sends this command
When received, correspond to the member on the terminal screen of each member
Pointer to be displayed at the specified position. like this
Then, each member enters the 3D CG model displayed.
To indicate the position you want to give to other members
You. Also, in FIG.
Display element corresponding to a fixed command (hereinafter referred to as a button)
Is prepared. The buttons provided here include
Presenter change button to change the zeta and CG processing
Buttons for ending the meeting, etc.
You. Buttons related to CG processing include buttons related to display.
Display button to rotate and display the 3D CG image
Button to switch between perspective and perspective display
And display the cross section of the specified 3D CG model
Coloring the cross-section processing button or the 3D CG model
There is a color button to change the color. In addition, it is designated as a measurement-related item.
Button that measures the distance between two points,
There is a button for calculating an arc value and a button for calculating an angle.
Also, the label area (the area for mapping the label)
Area), this label area (two-dimensional)
Buttons for creating a point sequence / curve to be specified
Convert point sequence / curve of 3D label area into 3D 3CG model
Buttons to project and buttons to change the label area
There is. In addition, enlargement / reduction of 3D CG model
Buttons and 3D CG models of parts other than the container body
Buttons to load Dell data and loaded parts
A button for displaying a combination of the three-dimensional CG model of the container body
There is a tongue. These buttons are used by members to
When clicked using, for example, the corresponding command is
It is transmitted to the packaging product development conference system 1. Note that
3D CG model displayed on the terminal screen
Can be operated only by the presenter.
Use the update button to change the member who will be the presenter
I'm trying. The example shown in FIG. 5 is an example, and
The type of the tongue is appropriately set. Also, these buttons
Display required to receive more detailed specifications according to the operation
The element is displayed and the required specification is given.
Section, and the description thereof is omitted. Next, the container and packaging product thus configured
Regarding the operation of the development conference system 1, an operation flowchart shown in FIG.
This will be described with reference to a flowchart. First, one participating project participating in the development
(In this case, the member who started the meeting)
If there is access, the member is authenticated (step S
001). In step S001, the authentication of the member
If successful, other members will join the meeting
The member is selected and designated (step S002).
Here, the member who is the initiator of the meeting participates in the meeting.
Receive information identifying the member to be added. The meeting
On the terminal screen of the member who is the founder of
Display a list of all participating members and
Let a member choose from among them, and the selected member
May be transmitted from the terminal. Next, the container subject to the container development
Each member provides 3D CAD data of the container
From a server (not shown) for storing the data
Alternatively, obtain it from the container packaging product development system described below.
(Step S003). Next, the acquired 3D CAD
Performs data conversion of data. Here, we are going to
XD data of a specific format used by XV
Convert to a format such as L or VRML. And the storage unit
2 is temporarily stored (step S004). Next, the element selected in step S002
All of the bars are registered in the Containers and Packaging Products Development Conference System 1.
It waits for the user to make a connection (step S005). And election
All of the selected members are members of the
When you log in to Stem 1, you will see the 3D C
The G model data is distributed (step S006). You
Then, the three-dimensional CG model of the container to be developed as shown in FIG.
Dell image (3D CG image) is a terminal image of all members
It is displayed on the surface as well. Next, sent from the terminal of any member
Command or comment text (chat comment)
Receive (Step S007). In step S007,
When a command or comment statement is received,
Is a command or a comment statement
Step S008). In the determination of step S008, the received
If it is determined that the command is a command,
Is an end command (step S).
009). Then, at the judgment of step S009, the reception
If it is determined that the command that was executed is not an end command
(In the case of No determination), the CG processing corresponding to the command
Is performed by the CG processing unit 3b-4 (step S01).
0). In the operation flowchart shown in FIG.
The command sent from each member is for simplicity,
Consists of a command related to CG processing and an end command
And Next, CG processing is added in step S010.
3D CG model data of the container
Will be distributed to all members' terminals,
It is displayed (step S011, see FIG. 4). On the other hand,
In step S008, the received message is a comment
If it is determined that there is, the communication control unit 3b-
6 forwards the comment sentence to the chat processing unit 3b-5
Processing (step S012). Receive comments
The chat processing unit 3b-5 participates in the conference as described above.
Distribute the comment text to the terminals of all members to be added, and
Display the same on the screen. In step S009, the received
If it is determined that the completed command is an end command (Ye
s), members upload during the meeting
Transfer all chat messages to the container and packaging product development system
It is recorded and stored (step S013). In addition,
In step S014, the XVL,
Data of a three-dimensional CG model consisting of a data format such as VRML
Data (lightening shape data) for container packaging product development system
And exit. Above, the Containers and Packaging Products Development Conference
The operation of the system 1 has been described. Note that it was explained above
The operation flow is an example, and is limited to the above processing flow.
Not something. Next, the container packaging product development conference system 1 is described.
A specific example of the progress of the conference used will be described with reference to FIGS.
I will tell. These drawings show the progress of the meeting.
It is intended to be easy to understand and is displayed on the actual terminal screen.
It is different from what is displayed. First, in FIG. 7, the container displayed on the terminal
(Bottle) shape is visually recognized by each member at the same time.
Adjustments are made between the industrial molding manufacturer and the container user
The scene is shown. In this example, the container user
And a chat comment from a mass production molding manufacturer
("Please look at the bottle image"->"Bottle
Please rotate "->" It seems that the R on the side is small
The container user answers ("Water
The plane section is R35, R40, R45 from above.)
Then, operate the 3D CG model (rotation display-> cut plane)
Measurement and display), and adjust the details while viewing the display screen.
I am trying to adjust it. 8 and 9, similarly to the above example,
The members participating in the conference display the same 3D CG screen
The conference proceeds while visually recognizing. In FIG.
Mass production molding manufacturers, label designers, container users, prototypes
The company participates in the meeting and defines the area to be labeled and the shape of the container.
This shows a situation where the relationship is being adjusted. this
As shown in the figure, the container packaging product development conference system 1 is used.
Display the area to be labeled on the screen.
Display the shape and size of details in real time.
You can communicate with them. Also figure
In Figure 9, the container user and the design company
Adjust the combination of the pump dispenser and the container body.
This shows a scene where adjustment is performed. As shown in this figure
The container and packaging product development conference system 1
Then, while visually checking the combination of specific parts and the container body,
Then, the design can be reviewed. As can be seen from the above, this container and packaging product
Members who participated in the conference using the development conference system 1
Simultaneously and simultaneously develops a three-dimensional CG model of the container to be developed,
Visually recognize the same display mode image (3D CG image)
And And while watching this image, the chat function
Have more real-time (text-based) conversations and meetings
The negotiations can proceed. That is, participated in the meeting
All members are all members, even if they are in remote areas
Can communicate in real time,
It is possible to quickly examine certain matters and problems and to efficiently
Development can proceed. Next, the container packaging product development conference system
Containers and packaging products that are used to acquire and store data used in system 1
The development system will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 10, reference numeral 11 denotes the present embodiment.
Container and packaging product development system. Made of this container and packaging
The product development system 11 includes a container packaging product development conference system.
Internet 1, LAN, and dial-up
Communication network consisting of network or dedicated communication line
A company (container unit) that orders container and packaging products via line 4
And container users in cooperation with this container user.
Businesses involved in development (container suppliers, specialty prototype companies,
Zain company,…) computer system is connected
You. This container and packaging product development system 11
A communication line that connects the computer systems of the participating companies
4 can be installed on any of these businesses.
May be carried out, or a business other than the participating
(See FIG. 2). In addition, participation business mentioned here
Are intended only for independent companies.
And conduct any business related to development within the same company.
Departments are also included in the participating businesses. The container and packaging product development system 11
Access to the container packaging product development system 11
Container and packaging product (hereinafter abbreviated as container) development project
Authentication process to limit to business (members) participating in
Access authentication processing unit (authentication means) 13a
Development uploaded or downloaded by business operators
Information required to proceed with the work (large schedule, work progress
Data, container product shape CAD data, container mold shape CA
Storage unit (information storage means) 12 for storing D data,...
Participants upload or download information
Data, or when referring to or searching for information,
Data input / output control, data storage / search, and
Schedule management processing (schedule management means)
Database that performs data management processing (information management means)
And a processing unit 13b. In the present embodiment,
Modify uploaded information and upload information
Browsing / referencing / searching of uploaded information
Shall be included in the download of information. The access authentication processing unit 13a is a participant
When receiving access from the computer system of
User ID and pass separately assigned to participating businesses
Authentication process by receiving authentication information such as
U. And only those that succeed in this certification are
Upload and download information to the product development system 11
Downloading can be performed. In addition, separate
The assigned authentication information is stored in the storage unit 12,
The authentication process is performed based on the authentication information stored in the storage unit 12 and the participation information.
By checking the authentication information sent from the trader,
Done. The database processing unit 13b receives the data
General data processing such as output control and data storage / search
Database management system (DBMS)
Schedule data with work schedules
And the work progress uploaded by each participating operator
Compare with the work progress data shown, and work on the work schedule
Participants involved in the progress or delay of progress
Schedule management function to notify (members)
And also according to the flow of work in container development
Information from participating businesses according to the order of information
Participants who need this information when uploaded
Data to notify (member) that information has been entered
It has the function of management processing. Note that the above schedule data is hierarchical
In some cases, it is configured. In other words, the top-level
A large schedule is set as Joule data, and the top schedule
Link based on the schedule set in the schedule data
Lower-level schedule data (medium schedule and small schedule)
In some cases. In this case, they are referenced in a parent-child relationship. Ma
In the schedule management process, these schedules
Compare the work schedule data with the work progress data.
To determine the progress or delay of the work progress
For example, the work progress data includes the schedule
Information such as which process of the process set in the data was completed
Information is included. Also, in the schedule management process,
Participating businesses to be notified should at least
Participating businesses affected by
Alternatively, notification may be made to all participating businesses. The container / packaging product development system 11 includes:
Perform data management processing by the database processing unit 13b
Need the information to be uploaded and this information
Storage unit stores a table (not shown) for associating participating companies
12 is stored. Information from participating businesses is
Refer to this table when uploading
Notify participating business operators. Also uploaded
As the information, as shown in FIG.
Data) and the work progress of each participating company
Business progress data and other information required by each participating company
Is included. In the example shown in FIG. 10, the container user
When outsourcing design to an in-house company,
Information on planning concepts to be uploaded and design meetings
Design drawing data uploaded from the company and containers
Uploaded from user to container supplier etc.
Large schedule (schedule data) and container specification data
For processing and creating molds such as CAD data of equipment product shape
Data needed for the container and the container supplier
When outsourcing prototypes, the container supplier sends them to the prototype company.
Container mold shape CAD data etc. uploaded for
Contains information. Of course, this information
Download or download information for all
It is up to a contractor to add any restrictions to the code.
It is a matter determined in other. Generally, in a container development project,
For example, a mass production manufacturer (container supplier)
Work until the user creates the container product shape data.
Unable to start, this container product shape data is created
I will wait until it is done. Also, the prototype company participated
If there is a prototype company, the mass production
Work can be started until the shape data is created
Absent. In this way, the work flow in development work
(The order), and it is necessary according to the workflow
Information is decided. In the above data management process, there is
When information required by participating businesses is uploaded
To notify that this information has been uploaded. This
Participating operators that carry out subsequent work will be required to provide the necessary information.
Immediately and start work in charge without delay.
Can be. The information to be uploaded is
It is stored in the storage unit 12 for each development project. Also,
It is desirable that such information be electronically authenticated.
This increases the reliability of information because multiple operators participate.
It is necessary to secure them. Also uploaded
Information can be modified from time to time, so version control
It is desirable to carry out. This is where several participating businesses participate.
In addition, when sharing work, you can use any version of information
This is because it is necessary to be able to determine whether the work has proceeded.
Therefore, the uploaded information includes the version
It is hoped that version information to identify
Good. Also in this case, one of the participating
If you download the
Log version information downloaded. Next, the container and packaging product thus configured
The operation of the development system 11 will be described. In addition,
The operation of the access authentication processing unit 13a is as described above,
Hereinafter, the operation of the database processing unit 13b will be described.
This will be described with reference to the operation flowchart shown in FIG. From the computer system of the participating company
If there is access, this access first enters data
(New upload) or not (step
S101). If the determination in step S101 is YES,
Is specified, that is, it is determined that the data is input.
If this is the case, the uploaded information is
The data is converted into the data format used in the stem 11 (step S1).
02), and store it in the storage unit 12 (step S103).
The data format used in the container packaging product development system 11
The formula describes the data format used by many participating businesses.
It may be used. Then, the following step S10
4. In the case of storing uploaded data,
Records and when uploaded, this
Information is available to participating businesses that need uploaded information.
Notify that the file has been uploaded. On the other hand, if the determination in step S101 is NO,
If it is determined, that is, it is not data input
If the data has been checked, the data is further checked in step S105.
Judge whether it is a list. Here, the access is
If it is determined that it is not a list (if it is determined to be NO),
In addition, it is determined whether the access is for schedule confirmation.
It is turned off (step S106). With this judgment, schedule
If it is determined to be a file confirmation (if YES
The latest schedule data to users (participating businesses
(Step S107). even here,
Participating operators can check the contents of the schedule
You. On the other hand, in the determination of step S105, the
Access is determined to be data browsing (YES
If the access is a data search,
Is determined (step S108). Here,
Access is not a data search (determined as NO
), The requested latest information is stored in the storage unit 12.
It is acquired and provided to the user (step S109). On the other hand, in the judgment of step S108, the
Access is a data search (YES and
If determined), the keyword specified by the user
Search based on the information and send the relevant information to the user.
(Step S110). And further data correction
Is determined (step S111). This
Here, if it is determined that the data is to be corrected (YES is determined).
If specified), based on the correction data sent from the user
The stored data is corrected (step S11).
2). Next, the data of step S112
If the correction is based on schedule data or progress data
It is determined whether the correction has been made (step S113). here
Modify schedule data or progress data
If it is determined that the
), The above-described schedule management processing is executed (step
Step S114). By this process, the schedule
Includes progress status of progress status or progress status of delay status
Related information and work instructions for progress
The business operator is notified. Then, if the determination in step S113 is NO,
If it is determined or after the processing of step S114,
In the data management process executed in step S104,
Log and manage resources that require this information.
Notify the business operator that the information has been modified. Also,
If the judgment in step S106 is NO,
When the determination in step S111 is NO, and
After the processing of steps S107 and S109,
In the data management process of step S104, a log of each process is recorded.
I do. As described above, the container packaging product development system 11 (particularly,
The operation of the database processing unit 13b) has been described. What
The operation flow described above is an example, and the processing described above is performed.
It is not limited to the flow of reason. As can be seen from the above, container and packaging product development
In the system 11, by the data management process described above,
Waiting time between operators can be minimized,
Can be prevented. Also, the schedule management process
To monitor the progress of other businesses without delay.
Business operators can efficiently prepare for the start of work and adjust work processes, etc.
Will be able to do it. That is, the form of this embodiment
By using the container packaging product development system 11 of the state,
Inter-enterprise communication through this container and packaging product development system 11
In the development of portable containers, delays in decision-making and information
Communication disruption can be prevented, and information transmission among all participating
(Orders, instructions, etc.) are realized and opened based on the accumulated information.
It is also possible to study efficiency of departure. FIG. 12 shows the relationship between a container user and another participating company.
The figure shows a state in which the work process proceeds sequentially. This
The work process flow (t1 to t10) illustrated in FIG.
Container user commissions the design of the container to a design company,
Production molding manufacturer (container supplier) tries to make prototype mold
Shows information and product flow when outsourcing to the authoring company
You. Thus, the container and packaging product development system 11 is used.
In this case, through the container and packaging product development system 11,
The work process straddling the traders proceeds sequentially. Next, a container user develops a container.
Recruit participating businesses and perform the process to select them
The bidding server will be described (see FIG. 13). The bidding server 5 has a communication
Container development (from mold making to container mass production)
Cooperate with the container users who place orders for
Possible companies (container suppliers, prototyping companies,
…) Computer system is connected.
A method for recruiting participating businesses in this bid server 5
And how to select from specific designated vendors, and on the Web
And publicly recruit public contract (ordering) conditions.
You. In the present embodiment, the bidding server 5 uses a so-called We
It is assumed that the configuration is made using a server b. In the following description
In the following, a function unique to the bid server 5 will be described.
Also, in the following, this bid server 5 is used for the container user.
It is assumed that The bidding server 5 has a bidding form (trader's finger)
Bid form input processing unit (Bid hands)
Part of the stage) 7a and designated business when the bid form is specified by the trader
Input processing unit for receiving bidder input
Part) 7b, if the tender type is open call for offer
Public recruitment office to post consignment (ordering) conditions on the website
Management department (part of bidding means) 7c and entry of consignment (ordering) conditions
Order condition input processing part (part of bidding means) receiving the force 7d
And the consignment (ordering) conditions entered by the container user.
Delivery processing unit (part of the bidding means) 7e for delivering the notification
And a data analysis process that analyzes the reply received from the
Management department (part of selection means) 7f
Of the best contractors with the best conditions
For the right person, please refer to the more detailed
), And receive a confirmation notification (reply)
7g of contractor selection processing section (part of selection means)
Container packaging product development system
Upload and download information to Stem 11
Information such as a password to pass the authentication when performing
Authentication processing unit (issuing means) 7h for issuing
Homepage information for recruiting (public offering page information)
And a storage unit 6 for storing the same. The data analysis processing section 7f is separately determined.
Delivery date, cost,
Extract quality, etc. The supplier selection processing unit 7g
Delivery date extracted by the data analysis processor 7f
Optimal business offering the best conditions based on cost, quality, etc.
Choose a person. In addition, the bid server 5 and each company's compilation
Each notification made between computer systems is, for example, email
And so on. Next, the operation of the bid server 5 will be described with reference to FIG.
4 will be described with reference to the operation flowchart of FIG. First, the container user's bidding form (business
(Recruitment / public offering) (step S201).
Here, when the bid form is specified by the trader (step S202)
(If it is determined to be "N" in the judgment),
An input is received (step S203). At this time,
The terminal screen used by the user is indicated by reference numeral 8 in FIG.
A list of designated suppliers is displayed, and from this
Are selected. Next, outsourcing (ordering) conditions
(Step S204), and
In step S204, the address is sent to the business entity selected in S203.
Deliver a notification containing the entered consignment (order) conditions
Step S205). This distribution, for example, e-mail
Can be done using Next, when a reply is received from the distribution destination (step
Step S206), and analyze the contents (step S20).
7). Here, the evaluation when selecting a contractor that is separately determined
Extract items such as delivery date, cost, quality, etc. Then return
From the trustworthy vendors, select the best one that shows the best conditions
A selection is made (step S208). Here, further selection
More detailed conditions for placing an order with the best
(Detailed conditions) and send a confirmation notification (return
Receive). Next, in step S209, it is determined whether
If the detailed conditions are accepted in the reply received
(If the result of the determination in step S209 is “OK,”
), Upload information to the container and packaging product development system 11
Pass the authentication for loading and downloading
Issue authentication information such as a password (step S21).
0). On the other hand, in the determination of step S209, “NO” is determined.
Specified, that is, the consent of the optimal
If not, receiving a bid form input again in step S2
Move to 01. In step S201, the bid form
Is determined to be a public offering (if YES is determined)
Consignment), commission (ordering) to the homepage for public offering
The conditions are posted (step S211). Subsequent processing steps
Steps S212 to S214 correspond to step S206 described above.
The same processing as in steps S208 to S208 is performed. Above, the bid server 5
The operation has been described. The embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
The specific configuration has been described in these embodiments.
Without departing from the scope of the present invention.
The configuration of the range is also included. For example, in the above configuration,
Container Packaging Product Development Conference System 1 and Container Packaging Product Development System
System 11 is configured separately, and these are connected via a network.
Connected, but these are integrated and access authentication processing
The sections 3a and 13a may be configured to be common.
(See FIG. 15). In the above embodiment, the storage unit
2, 6, 12 are hard disk, magneto-optical disk, etc.
It is composed of a nonvolatile recording device. Also container
Access authentication processing in the packaging product development conference system 1
Unit 3a and communication processing unit 3b, container and packaging
Access authentication processing unit 13 in product development system 11
a, the database processing unit 13b, and the bidding service.
Each processing unit in the server 5 has a memory and a CP.
U (central processing unit) etc.
To implement these functions.
By loading a memory (not shown) into memory and executing it.
And that function is realized. Also, each terminal
Display 3D CG image from data such as XVL and VRML
Function and send specified command and chat comment
It shall have the function of receiving. Further, the container packaging product development conference system 1,
Container and packaging product development system 11 and bid server 5
Are input devices, display devices, etc. as peripheral devices.
(Not shown). Where the input device
Denotes an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse.
A display device is a CRT (Cathode Ray Tub)
e) and liquid crystal display devices. Further, the container packaging product development conference system 1,
Container and packaging product development system 11 and bid server 5
To realize some or all of the functions of the processing unit in
Program on a computer-readable recording medium
Record the program recorded on this recording medium.
Computer system to read and execute
Container packaging product development conference system 1 or container packaging product opening
The function of the transmission system 11 may be realized. Here,
The term "computer system" refers to an OS, peripheral devices, etc.
Hardware. Further, the “computer system” is
If using W system, homepage
It also includes the provision environment (or display environment). Ma
A “computer-readable recording medium” is
Flexible disk, magneto-optical disk, ROM, CD-
Portable media such as ROM, built in computer systems
Storage device such as a hard disk. further
"Computer readable storage medium"
Over a network such as a network or a communication line such as a telephone line
Server or client when the program is sent
Volatile memory (R) inside the computer system
AM), but the program is held for a certain period of time
Shall be included. The above program is a program
From a computer system that stores the
Via a transmission medium or by a transmission wave in a transmission medium
It may be transmitted to another computer system. here
The “transmission medium” for transmitting programs is Internet
Network (communications network) such as a network
Media having the function of transmitting information like a line (communication line)
Means In addition, the above program has the functions described above.
May be realized to realize a part of the above. further,
The functions described above are already recorded in the computer system.
Can be realized in combination with the program
Any difference file (differential program)
No. As described in detail above, the present invention
The Containers and Packaging Products Development Conference System
On the terminal screen of the container
The same display mode of the three-dimensional CG image
On the same screen, and this tertiary
To communicate with the original CG image
Display the chat screen. Therefore, the container of the present invention
A participant in a meeting using the packaging product development meeting system
A 3D CG image of the container with the same display mode
Meeting in real time by chat function while visually checking
Can proceed. That is, all participants in the conference
The members are all members, even if they are in remote areas
Real-time communication is possible, and
Issues and issues can be examined promptly, and development proceeds efficiently.
Can be run.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a container packaging product development conference system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of an operation mode of the container and packaging product development system of the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a system configuration including the container and packaging product development conference system of the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing how the display on each terminal screen changes in FIG. FIG. 5 is an example of a display screen of a terminal connected to the container and packaging product development conference system via a communication line. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the container packaging product development conference system according to the embodiment; FIG. 7 is a view showing a specific scene of a meeting progress using the container and packaging product development meeting system of the embodiment (part 1);
It is. FIG. 8 is a view showing a specific scene of a meeting progress using the container and packaging product development meeting system of the embodiment (part 2);
It is. FIG. 9 is a view showing a specific scene of a meeting progress using the container and packaging product development meeting system of the embodiment (part 3);
It is. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an embodiment of a container and packaging product development system. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the database processing unit according to the embodiment; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a flow of a work process when the container and packaging product development system of the embodiment is used. FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a bidding server. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the bidding server. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a system configuration in which the container packaging product development conference system and the container packaging product development system are integrated. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a flow of a conventional work process. [Description of Signs] 1 ... Container / Packaging Product Development Conference System 2 ... Storage Unit 3a ... Access Authentication Processing Unit (Authentication Means) 3b ... Communication Processing Unit (Communication Means) 3b-1 ... Member Selection Unit 3b-2 ... Model Data Acquisition Unit 3b-3 Data conversion unit 3b-4 CG processing unit 3b-5 Chat processing unit 3b-6 Communication control unit 4 Communication line 11 Container packaging product development system 12 Storage unit 13a Access authentication processing unit 13b ... database processing unit 5 ... bid server 6 ... storage unit 7a ... bid form input processing unit 7b ... vendor designation input processing unit 7c ... public offering processing unit 7d ... order condition input processing unit 7e ... distribution processing unit 7f ... data analysis processing unit 7g: Contractor selection processing unit 7h: Authentication information issue processing unit

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Claims (1)

Claims 1. A computer system for real-time communication via a communication line during the development of a container / packaging product, wherein a member participating in a meeting is authenticated and authenticated. An authentication means for permitting members to access the computer system; and displaying, in real time, the same display mode of a three-dimensional CG image representing a container and packaging product to be developed on each terminal screen of each authenticated member. Communication means for displaying a chat screen for real-time communication with reference to the three-dimensional CG image on the same screen.