JP2003203037A - Web page forming method and system, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce the work for correcting a Web page in the formation of Web pages of two or more service providers for providing print services. <P>SOLUTION: A user terminal 11 accesses an order acceptance server 21 to display a Web page for performing a print order with respect to the service provider used by a user 1. A unique holder Uk for storing unique file groups of two or more service providers every service provider and a common holder K for storing file groups common to each service provider for constituting Web pages are created on a hard disc 22 of the server 21. In the formation of the Web page, the unique holder Uk is selected on the basis of the service provider ID number inputted by the user 1, and the file groups are read from the unique holder Uk and the common holder K to form the Web page. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a web page displayed on a user's terminal for providing a print service when an image data print order is placed via a network for each service provider that provides the print service. And a program for causing a computer to execute the web page generation method and system.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A photographic image taken by a user is digitized and stored in an image server, recorded on a CD-R and provided to the user, an image taken by the user with a digital camera is printed, or a photographic image is taken. 2. Description of the Related Art A digital photo service system is known that provides various digital photo services related to photography, such as responding to reprint orders. Also, as one form of this digital photo service system, a print service system that receives a print order via a network such as the Internet has been proposed.

In such a print service system, a user uses a web browser installed in the user's personal computer to send an order to an order receiving server installed in a service center that receives an order from the user via a network such as the Internet. to access. As a result, a web page for ordering prints of image data is displayed on the personal computer. Then, the user can select an image to be printed on the web page, generate order information, specify a receiving shop to receive the print product, and transmit image data and order information to the order receiving server.

The order reception server transmits the transmitted image data and order information to a print server installed in a major lab or a minilab store that processes print orders,
Here, a print product is obtained by performing reprint printing, creation of a photo postcard, creation of an album, etc. based on the order information.

The print product obtained in this manner is delivered or mailed to a receiving store designated in advance by the user when a print order is placed. Thus, the user can go to the receiving store, pay the fee, and receive the print product.

The "order information" means, specifically, information (for example, a number for specifying the processing content) for designating print service content (normal printing, postcard creation, etc.), and an image number (image for designating a photograph). Data file number), print size, number of prints, print surface quality (with or without gloss), paper thickness, photographic processing content, trimming designation information, and the like. It also includes information such as the name, address, postal code, and telephone number of the user who places the order.

By the way, there are a plurality of service providers that provide print services, and the service provider to be used differs depending on the user who places a print order. On the other hand, there is only one order reception server that accepts orders, and when a print order is placed, the user accesses the website of the service provider used by the user, and accesses the order reception server by the link provided there. . For this reason, the order reception server stores a file for generating a web page according to the service provider for each service provider.

Specifically, a folder is created for each service provider on the hard disk of the order receiving server, and an image file, a text file, an html file, etc. for creating a web page unique to the service provider are created in the folder. (Hereafter referred to as files)
Is stored. When making a print order, the user specifies a service provider to access the order reception server. At this time, the URL to be input or the URL of the link destination is the URL of the order reception server and the service provider used by the user. The one with a folder name is used. For example, when accessing the order receiving server from the web pages of the service providers A, B, and C, the URL is "http: //www.fdinet.fujifilm.co.j", which is the URL of the order receiving server.
In “p”, the folder names of each company are “a-company” and “b-co”.
"http: //www.f" with "mpany" and "c-company"
dinet.fujifilm.co.jp/a-company '', `` http: //www.fdi
net.fujifilm.co.jp/b-company "and" http: //www.f
dinet.fujifilm.co.jp/c-company ”is used respectively.

The order receiving server generates a web page using the file group stored in the folder based on the folder name added to the URL, and transmits the generated web page to the user's personal computer. As a result, the web page of the service provider used by the user is displayed on the user's personal computer, and the user can place a print order on this web page.

[0010]

By the way, as for the file group for generating the web page, after generating the same file group regardless of the service provider, the brand name, the brand logo, the service name, the contact information, etc. are generated. It is generated by editing the information unique to the service provider, and is classified and stored in a folder for each service provider. For this reason, when modifying the contents common to each service provider on the web page, it is necessary to modify the files stored in all folders. The work was very troublesome because it needed to be confirmed. In particular, as the number of service providers increases, the amount of work increases, and the work of correction and confirmation requires more work.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to reduce the work for modifying a web page.

[0012]

A web page generation method according to the present invention is a web page generation method for generating web pages of a plurality of service providers that provide print services for each service provider. Service provider ID to identify
Is input, the web page is configured based on the service provider ID, a file or a group of files unique to each service provider is stored for each service provider, and the web page is configured. A file or file group unique to the service provider corresponding to the service provider ID and the common file or file group are read from a file storage unit that stores a file or file group common to the service providers, and the read file Alternatively, the web page is generated based on a file group.

The "file or files unique to the service provider" includes image files representing the service provider's brand name, brand logo, background image, etc., text files such as terms of use and disclaimers, contact telephone numbers, etc. Examples include property files in which character strings such as addresses, email addresses, and link information are arranged.

As a "file or group of files common to service providers", a web page is configured.
Examples of the files include a html file, an image file and a text file that can be used regardless of the service provider.

A web page generation system according to the present invention is a web page generation system for generating web pages of a plurality of service providers that provide a print service for each service provider. A file or a group of files unique to each service provider, and a file storage unit that configures the web page and stores a file or a group of files common to the service providers, and a predetermined service provider are specified. The input of the service provider ID is accepted, and based on the service provider ID, the file or files unique to the service provider corresponding to the service provider ID and the common file are stored in the file storage unit. Read Le or group of files,
Based on the read file or files
And a generation unit that generates the web page.

The web page generating method according to the present invention may be provided as a program for causing a computer to execute the method.

[0017]

According to the present invention, based on a service provider ID for identifying a predetermined service provider, a file or files unique to a service provider corresponding to the service provider ID and a common file or files are stored in a file. A web page is generated based on the read file or files from the copy.

Therefore, even when there are a plurality of service providers, when the content common to the service providers in the web page is modified, only the common file or files need to be modified. The work load at the time of modification can be reduced.

[0019]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing the configuration of a print service system to which a web page generation system according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied. As shown in FIG. 1, the print service system according to the present embodiment exchanges data, prints, and the like among a user 1, a service center 2, a print service agent 3, and a delivery shop 4. In FIG. 1, the data flow is shown by a solid line and the product flow is shown by a broken line.

The user 1 is provided with a hard disk, a display, a keyboard, a mouse, a CD-ROM drive, and a PC card slot for reading image data from a digital camera medium (smart media, compact flash (registered trademark), etc.). It has a personal computer as a user terminal 11, and can make a print order to the service center 2 via a network 5 such as the Internet as will be described later.
In the case where the user 1 does not have a personal computer, the user 1 places a print order using the order-dedicated terminal installed at a print service service base such as a photo shop.

The user 1 uses the web browser installed in the user terminal 11 to send the image data S
Can be viewed, processed, created order information C representing the order contents of the image data S, and can place a print order. When ordering prints, the user terminal 11 is accessed by the web browser from the service center 2,
The order information C and the image data S requesting printing are transmitted to the service center 2.

The service center 2 includes an order receiving server 21 for receiving print orders. The order receiving server 21 is constantly connected to the network 5, and when accessed by the user terminal 11, generates a web page for providing a print service and transmits the web page to the user terminal 11. As a result, a web page for providing a print service is displayed on the user terminal 11, and the user 1 can place a print order using this web page. Further, the order receiving server 21 is the hard disk 2
2 is provided, and a group of files for generating a web page is stored here.

Here, there are a plurality of service providers that provide the print service, and the service provider to be used differs depending on the user who orders the print. Therefore, the order reception server 21 stores a file group for generating a web page according to the service provider. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, a common folder K and a plurality of unique folders Uk (k = 0 to n, n = 4 in the present embodiment) of the order reception server 21 are subordinate folders of the entry folder. Files that are generated on the hard disk 22 and are common to each service provider are stored in the common folder K, and each unique folder U is stored.
A file group unique to each service provider is stored in k.

As a file group common to service providers, an html file forming a web page, a title name that can be used regardless of the service provider, an image file for displaying buttons and background images, and service contents are provided. Examples include text files for explanation.

The file group unique to the service provider includes an image file representing a brand name, a brand logo and a background image unique to the service provider, a text file of terms of use and disclaimers, a telephone number of a contact, an address, A property file P in which relatively short character strings such as mail addresses and link information are arranged can be cited.

The unique folder Uk is given the same ID number as the service provider ID number unique to each service provider. For example, in the present embodiment, the numbers 0 to 4 are assigned to the companies A to E, respectively.
It is given as a D number. Further, the property file P for each service provider has the same file name as the service provider ID number (for example, 0.propertie
s, 1.properties) is attached.

The user 1 uses the user terminal 11 to access the website of the service provider used by the user, and to place an order for printing, the order reception server 21 is accessed by the link provided on the web page. At this time, the URL of the order receiving server 21 to which the service provider ID number is added is used as the URL of the link destination. For example, U of the order reception server 21
When the RL is “http://www.fdinet.fujifilm.co.jp”, when accessing the order receiving server 21 from the web pages of the service providers A, B and C, the URL is as follows: `` Http: //www.fdinet.fuji
film.co.jp/entry-servlet?asp_id=0 '', `` http: // www.
fdinet.fujifilm.co.jp/entry-servlet?asp_id=1 '' and `` http://www.fdinet.fujifilm.co.jp/entry-servlet
? asp_id = 2 "is used respectively. Note that these URLs may be directly input on the user terminal 11 without using the link.

When the order reception server 21 receives the URL with the service provider ID number transmitted from the user terminal 11, as will be described later, regarding the service provider corresponding to the service provider ID number with the URL. The print service web page is generated and transmitted to the user terminal 11.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of this embodiment. First, it is determined whether the URL transmitted from the user terminal 11 is received (step S1), and step S
When 1 is affirmed, the service provider ID number given to the URL is acquired (step S2). Then, the acquired service provider ID number is temporarily stored (step S3), and the web page of the service provider corresponding to the service provider ID is generated (step S4). That is, at the timing of generating the top page of the web page of the service provider, the file group is read from the unique folder Uk having the same number as the service provider ID number, and the property file having the same number as the service provider ID number is read. The character string is read from P. For example, if the service provider is company A, a file group and a character string are read from the unique folder U0 and the property file P having a file name of 0.properties. Further, the files are read from the common folder K, and the web page of the service provider corresponding to the service provider ID number is generated. The generated web page is transmitted to the user terminal 11 (step S
5), the process ends. On the user terminal 11, a web page is displayed by a web browser.

4 to 7 are diagrams showing examples of web pages displayed on the user terminal 11, FIG. 4 is a diagram showing examples of top page web pages, and FIG. 5 is a web page of a user registration screen. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a web page of a user information input screen, and FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a web page of an order details confirmation screen.

First, the web page shown in FIG.
"UJIFILM" logo 61, "net print service" title 62, "user registration" button 63 for user registration, input field 64 for inputting an ID and password for user authentication, support email transmission and link Link 6 for displaying information
5, a new arrival information display section 66, and a display section 67 for displaying the characters “new arrival information”, “net postcard” and “various prints” and the text of these explanatory texts.

In the web page of the top page shown in FIG. 4, an html file (including the display section 67) for generating the web page, a title 62 of "net print service", a "user registration" button 63, and user authentication. An input field 64 for inputting an ID and a password is generated by the files stored in the common folder K. On the other hand, "FUJIFILM" logo 61
The new arrival information display unit 66 is generated by the file group stored in the unique folder Uk. In addition, link 6
The support email address and the URL of the link destination in No. 5 are generated by the character string read from the property file P.

In the web page of the user registration screen shown in FIG. 5, the "FUJIFILM" logo 61, "net print service" title 62, link 65, "before user registration" and "service terms of use" are displayed. And a display unit 68 for displaying the text of these explanations, user 1
Displays the "I do not agree" button 69 to return to the previous page when the user does not agree to the terms, the "Agree" button 70 to proceed to the next user registration screen when the user 1 agrees to the terms, and the terms The contract display section 71 is included.

In the web page of the user registration screen shown in FIG. 5, an html file (including the display section 68) for generating the web page, a title 62 of "net print service", a "don't agree" button 69, and an "agree" button. The button 70 is generated by the file group stored in the common folder K. On the other hand, the "FUJIFILM" logo 61 and the convention display section 71 are generated by the file group stored in the unique folder Uk. Furthermore, the support email address and the URL of the link destination in the link 65 are generated by the character string read from the property file P.

On the web page of the user information input screen shown in FIG. 6, a "FUJIFILM" logo 61, a "net print service" title 62, a link 65, "user information registration / change", "user ID and password". "Setting" and "Customer information input" and their input fields, display 72, "Back" button 73 to return to the previous screen, "Complete" button to complete the user information input 74, and a telephone number display section 75 for displaying the telephone number of the service support center.

In the web page of the user information input screen shown in FIG. 6, an html file (including the letters "service support center" on the display 72 and the telephone number display 75) for generating the web page, "net print service" is displayed. 62, a “return” button 73, and an “input complete” button 74 are generated by the file group stored in the common folder K. On the other hand, "FUJIFIL
The “M” logo 61 is generated by the file group stored in the unique folder Uk. Furthermore, the support email address and the URL of the link destination in the link 65, and the telephone number in the telephone number display unit 75 are generated by the character string read from the property file P.

On the web page for order details confirmation shown in FIG. 7, the "FUJIFILM" logo 61, the "net print service" title 62, a link 65, and an "image upload" button 77 for uploading the image data S are displayed. , A "size / number of sheets setting" button 78 for setting the print size and the number of prints, a "order detail confirmation" button 79 for confirming the order details, a "service charge" button 80 for confirming the service charge, and a receiving method. "Receiving method setting" button 81, "Order contents confirmation", "User information", "Confirmation of receiving method" and "Confirmation of order contents" for setting and display area for displaying the text of these contents 82, "Return" button 83 for returning to the previous screen, "Order" button 8 for confirming the order
4 and a disclaimer display section 85 for displaying the disclaimer.

In the web page of the order confirmation screen shown in FIG. 7, an html file (including the letters "disclaimer" in the display section 82 and disclaimer display section 85) for generating the web page and "image upload" are displayed. Button 7
7, a “size / number of sheets” button 78, an “order content confirmation” button 79, a “service charge” button 80, a “receipt method setting” button 81, a “return” button 83 and an “order” button 84 are common folders K. It is generated by the files stored in. Meanwhile, "FUJIFILM"
The logo 61 and the portion of the disclaimer display portion 85 excluding the "disclaimer" characters are generated by the file group stored in the unique folder Uk. Furthermore, the support email address and the URL of the link destination in the link 65 are generated by the character string read from the property file P. The information unique to the user on the display unit 82 is displayed by referring to the user information database separately stored in the hard disk 22.

The user 1 uses the web page displayed on the user terminal 11 to place a print order. Then, when the “order” button 84 on the web page for order details confirmation shown in FIG. 7 is clicked, the order information C representing the order details and the image data S to be printed are transmitted to the order receiving server 21.

The order receiving server 21 receives the image data S and the order information C transmitted from the user terminal 11, and based on the order information C, a major laboratory 3A or a receiving shop affiliated with a print receiving shop designated at the time of ordering. A plurality of print service providers 3 such as a minilab store 3B that also functions as
Select the print service provider 3 to print from,
The image data S and the order information C are transmitted to the selected print service provider 3.

The print service company 3 receives the image data S and the order information C, and generates a print P based on the order information C. Generated print P
Is delivered or mailed to the receiving store 4 (the minilab store 3B when the minilab store 3B is designated) designated by the user 1 when ordering the print. The user 1 goes to the receiving store 4 to receive the print P.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the service provider ID is changed from the unique folder Uk and the common folder K generated in the hard disk 22 of the order receiving server 21 based on the service provider ID specifying the service provider. Read the unique files and common files of the corresponding service provider,
Further, a web page is generated based on a unique file group and a common file group.
As a result, even when there are a plurality of service providers, when the content common to the service providers in the web page is modified, only the files stored in the common folder K need to be modified. The work load at the time of modification can be reduced.

Although the property file P is stored in the entry folder in the above embodiment,
Service provider ID corresponding to each unique folder Uk
You may make it store the property file P which has a file name of a number.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing the configuration of a print service system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the structure of folders created on a hard disk.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of this embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a top page web page.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a web page of a user registration screen.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a web page of a user information input screen.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a web page of an order details confirmation screen.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 user 2 service centers 3 print service companies 11 user terminal 21 Order reception server 22 hard disk 3A Major Lab 3B minilab store 4 Receiver 5 network

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A web page generation method for generating web pages of a plurality of service providers that provide a print service for each of the service providers, wherein the input of a service provider ID specifying a predetermined service provider is accepted, Files or files unique to each service provider that compose the web page based on an ID are stored for each service provider, and files or files common to each service provider that compose the web page A file or file group unique to the service provider corresponding to the service provider ID and the common file or file group are read from the file storage unit that stores the group, and the read file or file is read. Based on the file group,
A method for generating a web page, comprising generating the web page. 2. A web page generation system for generating web pages of a plurality of service providers that provide a print service for each of the service providers, wherein a file or a group of files that constitutes the web page and is unique to each of the service providers. Is stored for each service provider, and a file storage unit that stores the file or files common to each service provider that composes the web page, and receives an input of a service provider ID that identifies a predetermined service provider Reading the file or files unique to the service provider and the common file or files corresponding to the service provider ID from the file storage unit based on the service provider ID, and reading the file or files. File or on the basis of files, web page generation system characterized by comprising a generator for generating the web page. 3. A program for causing a computer to execute a web page generation method for generating web pages of a plurality of service providers that provide a print service for each service provider, a service provider ID specifying a predetermined service provider. Receiving the input of, and configuring the web page based on the service provider ID, storing a file or files unique to each service provider for each service provider, and configuring the web page, From a file storage unit that stores a file or a file group common to each service provider, a file or file group unique to the service provider corresponding to the service provider ID and the common file or file A step of reading out yl group, based on the read file or files,
And a procedure for generating the web page.