JP2004062780A - Folder control device, folder control method, folder control program and computer readable program storage medium recording folder control program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a folder control device for properly setting the access right of a subordinate folder according to the access right of a superordinate folder, a folder control method, a folder control program and a computer readable program storage medium recording the folder control program. <P>SOLUTION: This folder control device has a folder access right control means 47 for controlling an access person accessible to a folder and the access right of the access person with every folder and an access right setting means 41 for setting the access right in the same as the access right of the superodinate folder or weaker than the access right of the superordinate folder as the access right for a new subordinate folder. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a folder management device, a folder management method, a folder management program, and a computer-readable program storage medium that records a folder management program, which is accessible using an electronic terminal and manages folders in which data is stored. Things.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, business related to advertising is generally performed by, for example, an external advertising company, an external production company, an internal sales department, an internal development department, and the like. For example, when a certain product is to be put on the market, it is necessary to create a catalog of the product immediately before commercialization. In recent years, a technique called desktop publishing has been adopted, and information about a catalog is created by electronic data (hereinafter, referred to as “catalog data”).
[0003]
Conventionally, such catalog data is adjusted by, for example, an in-house sales department with an in-house development department, and requests the creation of catalog data from an external advertising company, a production company, or the like. The exchange of the catalog data is performed via a network, and the catalog data is edited from a production company terminal that downloads the catalog data from a server that manages the catalog data, and uploaded to the server to share the catalog data. was there.
[0004]
This catalog data is managed by storing it in a folder provided by the basic software on a server on which predetermined basic software is running. Folders managed by the basic software have a lower folder subordinate to an upper folder in a tree hierarchy format, and folders in the same hierarchy are distinguished by a folder name given to each folder. In the conventional basic software, an access right for newly creating, browsing, or deleting the folder itself can be set for each folder.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the actual production of catalogs, a plurality of editors are involved in editing catalog data. For example, if a new lower-level folder can be freely created, viewed, or deleted under a folder, there is a problem in management. It causes inconsistency. That is, for example, if the setting is such that the upper folder can be deleted but the lower folder cannot be deleted, there is a problem that the upper folder cannot be substantially deleted. Therefore, conventionally, it has been desired to appropriately set the access right of the lower folder according to the access right of the upper folder.
[0006]
Therefore, the present invention solves the above problems, and records a folder management device, a folder management method, a folder management program, and a folder management program that can appropriately set the access right of a lower folder according to the access right of a higher folder. It is an object of the present invention to provide a computer-readable program storage medium.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
An object of the present invention is to provide a folder management apparatus which manages a folder in which data is stored, which is accessible using an electronic terminal, wherein the folder is accessed using the electronic terminal. Access management means for managing access users who perform access, folder access right management means for managing the accessible access persons and access rights of the access persons for each folder, and subordinate to the upper folder in a tree hierarchy format A folder subordinate management unit that manages a lower folder, and when a new lower folder is created that is subordinate to the upper folder in a tree hierarchy format, the access right of the upper folder is set as the access right for the new lower folder. The same or lower access right than the access right of the upper folder is assigned to the folder access The folder management apparatus characterized by comprising an access right setting means for setting the management unit, is achieved.
According to the configuration of claim 1, when a lower folder subordinate to the upper folder in a tree hierarchy format is created, the access right for the new lower folder is the same as the access right of the upper folder or narrower. Access rights are set. Therefore, the access person can be prevented from using the electronic terminal to access the lower folder that is not permitted by the access right of the upper folder. That is, the accessor cannot use the electronic terminal to access the lower folder in a manner inconsistent with the upper folder. Specifically, for example, even if the access right of the upper folder does not permit new creation or deletion of the upper folder, the access person cannot use the electronic terminal to create or delete the lower folder. Can be.
Therefore, the access right of the lower folder is appropriately set according to the access right of the upper folder.
[0008]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the configuration of the first aspect, the accessor management means sets and manages an access right according to the affiliation of the accessor.
According to the configuration of claim 2, if the access right is appropriately set according to the accessor's affiliation, even if the accessor accesses the electronic terminal in violation of the stipulation of the affiliation, the accessor can access the folder. Can not be accessed.
[0009]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the configuration of the first aspect, there is provided a folder management unit that manages comments regarding the folder for each of the folders.
According to the configuration of the third aspect, for example, when a plurality of folders exist in the same hierarchy and a folder having the same name exists therein, the same folders are managed respectively. It will be distinguished according to the difference between comments. Therefore, a plurality of folders having the same name can exist in the same hierarchy.
[0010]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the configuration of the third aspect, a comment input means for inputting a comment regarding the folder is provided.
According to the configuration of the fourth aspect, even when a plurality of folders having the same name exist in the same hierarchy, a comment can be input to each folder and both folders can be managed separately.
[0011]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the configuration of the first aspect, the plurality of lower folders subordinate to the same upper folder are respectively distinguished by a pair of a combination of a name of the lower folder and a comment related to the folder. It is characterized by having a configuration of
According to the configuration of the fifth aspect, even when a plurality of folders having the same name exist in the same hierarchy, both folders can be managed separately.
[0012]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the configuration of the first aspect, the apparatus further includes a display unit that displays the folder, a pointer that points to the folder, and a pointing device that moves a position of the pointer displayed on the display unit. When the pointer is displayed overlapping the folder, the comment on the folder is displayed in a pop-up display near the folder.
According to the configuration of claim 6, a plurality of folders having the same name displayed on the display unit can be visually distinguished by displaying a comment of each folder by overlapping a pointer on each folder on the display unit.
[0013]
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the configuration of the first aspect, access to the folder is performed by newly creating, browsing, or deleting the folder, or any combination thereof.
According to the configuration of claim 7, it is possible to prevent the accessor from using the electronic terminal to newly create, browse, or delete a folder without permission.
[0014]
The object of the present invention is to provide a folder management method for managing a folder which is accessible using an electronic terminal and in which data is stored, wherein the folder is accessed using the electronic terminal. Access management step for managing access users to be accessed, folder access right management step for managing the access persons and access rights of the access persons for each folder, and subordinate to the upper folder in a tree hierarchy format A folder subordinate management step of managing subordinate folders, and when a new subordinate folder is created that is subordinate to the superordinate folder in a tree hierarchy format, the access right to the new subordinate folder includes: Set an access right that is weaker than the access right of the same The folder management method characterized by having a access rights setting step is achieved.
According to the configuration of claim 8, when a lower folder subordinate to the upper folder in a tree hierarchy format is created, the access right for the new lower folder is the same as the access right of the upper folder or more. Narrow access rights are set. Therefore, the access person can be prevented from using the electronic terminal to access the lower folder that is not permitted by the access right of the upper folder. That is, the accessor cannot use the electronic terminal to access the lower folder in a manner inconsistent with the upper folder. Specifically, for example, if the access right of the upper folder does not permit creation or deletion of the upper folder, for example, the accessor should not be able to create or delete the lower folder using the electronic terminal. Can be. For this reason, according to the access right of the upper folder, the access right of the lower folder is appropriately set for each access user.
[0015]
The object of the present invention is to provide a folder management program which has a function of managing a folder in which data is stored, which is accessible by using an electronic terminal. Accessor management means for managing an accessor who accesses the folder; accessable accessor for each folder; and folder access right management means for managing the access right of the accessor; Folder subordinate management means for managing subordinate folders subordinate in a format, and when a new subfolder subordinate to the upper folder in a tree hierarchy format is created, the upper subfolder is used as an access right for the new subfolder. Access rights that are the same as or lower than the access rights of the upper folder The folder management program for causing to function as an access right setting means for setting the folder access right management means, is achieved.
According to the configuration of claim 9, when a lower folder subordinate to the upper folder in a tree hierarchy format is created, the access right to the new lower folder is the same as the access right to the upper folder or more. Narrow access rights are set. Therefore, the access person can be prevented from using the electronic terminal to access the lower folder that is not permitted by the access right of the upper folder. That is, the accessor cannot use the electronic terminal to access the lower folder in a manner inconsistent with the upper folder. Specifically, for example, when the access right of the upper folder does not permit new creation or deletion of the upper folder, the accessor may not be able to newly create or delete the lower folder using the electronic terminal. it can. For this reason, according to the access right of the upper folder, the access right of the lower folder is appropriately set for each access user.
[0016]
According to the present invention, there is provided a computer-readable storage medium storing a folder management program which is accessible using an electronic terminal and has a function of managing a folder in which data is stored. An access user managing means for managing an access person who accesses the folder using the electronic terminal, a folder access for managing the accessible user and an access right of the access user for each folder. Right management means, folder subordinate management means for managing lower folders subordinate to the upper folder in a tree hierarchy format, and when a new lower folder subordinate to the upper folder in a tree hierarchy format is created, the new subordinate folder is created. The access right for the folder is the same as the access right for the upper folder Or storing a folder management program that functions as an access right setting means for setting an access right weaker than the access right of the upper folder in the folder access right management means. Achieved by the medium.
According to the configuration of claim 10, when a lower folder subordinate to the upper folder in a tree hierarchy format is created, the access right for the new lower folder is the same as the access right of the upper folder or narrower. Access rights are set. Therefore, the access person can be prevented from using the electronic terminal to access the lower folder that is not permitted by the access right of the upper folder. That is, the accessor cannot use the electronic terminal to access the lower folder in a manner inconsistent with the upper folder. Specifically, for example, when the access right of the upper folder does not permit new creation or deletion of the upper folder, the accessor should not be able to create or delete the lower folder using the electronic terminal, for example. Can be.
Therefore, the access right of the lower folder is set in an appropriate form according to the access right of the upper folder.
[0017]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
The embodiments described below are preferred specific examples of the present invention, and therefore, various technically preferable limitations are given. However, the scope of the present invention particularly limits the present invention in the following description. It is not limited to these forms unless otherwise stated.
[0018]
FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing a configuration example of a folder management system 1 to which a folder management device as a preferred embodiment of the present invention is applied.
The operation of the folder management system 1 is controlled by the operation of the folder management program. For example, at least the folder management server 7 and the editing terminal 8 are connected via the in-house network 3 inside the company on the left side of the figure. Further, the folder management system 1 has a configuration in which at least one external editing terminal 11 connected to, for example, the Internet 5 is connected via the firewall 6 on the outside of the company on the right side in the figure.
[0019]
The folder management server 7 has a function of storing and managing edited data in folders. In the following description, it is assumed that the folder management server 7 manages editing of electronic data (catalog data 13) relating to a product catalog, for example, by storing it in a folder. The catalog data 13 is provided to the editing terminal 8 as pre-editing catalog data 13a (13) from a folder of the folder management server 7 in response to a request from the editing terminal 8 operated by an in-house editor 9, for example. After the editing, the edited catalog data is stored in the folder of the folder management server 7 as the edited catalog data 13b (13). The catalog data 13 is, for example, electronic data relating to a document, a drawing, or a photograph.
[0020]
The in-house network 3 is a local area network that performs data communication using, for example, TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol).
[0021]
The editing terminal 8 is a terminal, such as a computer, which is provided by the editor who edits the catalog data 13 and is present in plurals together with the external editing terminal 11. The editing terminal 8 has editing software having a function of editing catalog data downloaded from the folder management server 7. The firewall 6 has a function of restricting terminals that can access the company network 3 from the Internet 5. Needless to say, the firewall 6 may be configured by hardware or software.
[0022]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration example of the folder management server 7 shown in FIG. Note that the editing terminal 8 and the external editing terminal 11 in FIG. 1 have substantially the same configuration as the folder management server 7, though having different processing speeds, and therefore, description thereof will be omitted.
The folder management server 7 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 21, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 23, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 25, a hard disk 27, an interface 28, a display unit 29, and an operation unit 31. It is configured to be connected to
[0023]
The CPU 21 is a central processing unit, and controls the operation of the folder management program using the RAM 23 as a work area. The RAM 23 is a rewritable volatile information recording medium. The ROM 25 is a read-only information recording medium that records, for example, a BIOS (Basic Input Output System). It is needless to say that the ROM 25 may be a rewritable nonvolatile information recording medium instead of the read-only information recording medium.
[0024]
The hard disk 27 is an information recording medium capable of storing data such as catalog data. The interface 28 is, for example, an interface card for connecting to a network. The display unit 29 is a display device using a liquid crystal display (LCD) or an EL (Electro Luminescence). The operation unit 31 is an operation means such as a mouse or a keyboard.
[0025]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a software configuration example of the folder management server 7 of the folder management system 1 in FIG.
The folder management server 7 includes a transmission / reception unit 43, a management unit 41, a database 55, and the catalog data 13 managed by folders.
The transmission / reception unit 43 has a function of performing data communication with, for example, the editing terminal 8 or the external editing terminal 11 via the in-house network 3 in FIG. 1 using, for example, TCP / IP. The management unit 41 of FIG. 3 has a function of storing and managing the catalog data 13 in a folder using the database 55.
[0026]
The database 55 has tables for storing predetermined data described later, and has a function of managing information on the catalog data 13 based on the relational relation between these tables. The database 55 has a use member management table 49, a folder access right management table 48, a file folder management table 47, an old file folder management table 45, a file folder tree management table 51, a company division management table 57, and a company management table 59.
[0027]
The folder management system 1 has a function of managing a folder that is accessible using an electronic terminal and stores data. The present embodiment is characterized in that the folder management system 1 uses at least an access member management table 49 (accessor management means) for managing an accessor who accesses using the electronic terminal, A folder access right management table 48 (folder access right management means) for managing the accessible users and the access rights of the access users, and a file folder tree for managing the lower folders subordinate to the upper folder in a tree hierarchy format. The management table 51 (folder dependent management means) and, when a new lower folder subordinate to the upper folder in a tree hierarchy format is created, the access right to the new lower folder is Access rights of the same or higher folder Also weak access, is to include a management unit 41 to be set in the file folder tree management table 51 (folder access right management means) (access right setting means).
[0028]
With this configuration, when a lower folder that is subordinate to the upper folder in a tree hierarchy format is created, the same access right as that of the upper folder or a narrower access right is set as the access right for the new lower folder. Rights are set. Therefore, the access person can be prevented from using the electronic terminal to access the lower folder that is not permitted by the access right of the upper folder.
[0029]
That is, the accessor cannot use the electronic terminal to access the lower folder in a manner inconsistent with the upper folder. Specifically, for example, if the access right of the upper folder does not permit creation or deletion of the upper folder, for example, the accessor should not be able to create or delete the lower folder using the electronic terminal. Can be. Therefore, the access right of the lower folder is set appropriately for each accessor according to the access right of the upper folder.
[0030]
Next, the configuration of each table will be described.
The use member management table 49 is a table for managing the use members as editors, and mainly includes, for example, a user ID (IDentification), a password, a name, a company classification, a company code, a department name, a mail address, and a member authority (access). Rights). The folder access right management table 48 is a table for managing access rights for accessing each folder, and manages, for example, a key code, an upper limit version number, a user ID, and an access right.
[0031]
The file folder management table 47 and the old file folder management table 45 include a key code, a name, a creation date and time, an update date and time, a variant date and time, a creator ID, an updater ID, an editor ID, a registration status, and a memo (comment). , File folder names and deleted files. The file folder management table 47 is a table for managing the catalog data 13 and folders that can be referred to by the members who have access right at the present time. The old file folder management table 45 stores, for example, a certain version number by the members. When the catalog data 13 is updated, the management of the catalog data 13 is transferred, and the catalog data 13 is managed.
[0032]
The creator ID, the updater ID, and the editor ID indicate the corresponding user ID, respectively. In the items of the table of the database 55, “key code” refers to a code for uniquely identifying a file or a folder, and “deletion flag” refers to a file or folder corresponding to the key code, for example, “1”. ”Is set to be deleted, and“ 0 ”is set to be deleted. It goes without saying that the setting value of the deletion flag may be reversed.
[0033]
The file folder tree management table 51 is a table for managing lower folders subordinate to the upper folder in a tree hierarchy format, and manages key codes, parent key codes, and types. The key code indicates a code for identifying a position for identifying a file or a folder. The parent key code is a key code indicating a folder (upper folder) to which a folder (lower folder) corresponding to the key code should be subordinate, or a key code indicating a file stored in the folder corresponding to the key code. Here, if this key code is a key code indicating that it is the highest-order folder, this key code is handled as a project instead of being handled as a folder. That is, the key code includes a folder key code assigned to the folder and a project key code.
[0034]
The company category management table 57 is a table for managing the companies included in each company category, and manages, for example, company categories, company codes, and company names. The company management table 59 is a table for managing company category names for each company category, for example, managing company categories and company category names.
[0035]
A characteristic of the present embodiment is that, in addition to the above configuration, the use member management table 49 is configured to set and manage an access right according to the affiliation of an accessor. The affiliation is, for example, a company code in the use member management table 49 of FIG. In this way, if the access right is appropriately set according to the accessor's affiliation, even if the accessor uses the electronic terminal in violation of the stipulation of the affiliation, the folder cannot be accessed. be able to.
[0036]
The present embodiment is characterized in that, in addition to the above configuration, a file folder management table 47 (file folder management means) for managing comments (memos) on the folder for each folder is provided. In this way, for example, even when a plurality of folders having the same name exist in the same hierarchy as shown in FIG. 10, a comment can be input to each folder and both folders can be distinguished and managed.
[0037]
The present embodiment is characterized in that, in addition to the above configuration, a comment input field 99 (comment input means) for inputting a comment (memo) related to the folder as shown in FIG. 11 is provided. To enter a comment, enter a desired comment or memo in the comment input field 99 in FIG. 12 and press the register button 97. The comment is registered in the memo in the file folder management table 47 in FIG. It is displayed in column 69b. In this way, even when a plurality of folders having the same name exist in the same hierarchy, a comment can be input to each folder and both folders can be managed separately.
[0038]
The present embodiment is characterized in that, in addition to the above configuration, a plurality of lower folders subordinate to the same upper folder are each formed by a combination of the name of the lower folder and a comment related to the folder. This is a distinctive structure. In this way, even when a plurality of folders having the same name exist in the same hierarchy as shown in FIG. 13, both folders can be managed separately.
[0039]
Further, the present embodiment is characterized in that, in addition to the above configuration, a display unit 29 (display means) for displaying the folder, a pointer for designating the folder, and a pointer for the pointer displayed on the display unit 29 are displayed. An operation unit 31 (pointing device) for moving the position is provided, and when the pointer is displayed over the folder, a comment about the folder is displayed in a pop-up display near the folder. . By doing so, even if a plurality of folders having the same name displayed on the display unit 29, the comment of each folder can be displayed by hovering the pointer on each folder on the display unit 29 to visually distinguish them. it can.
[0040]
Also, a feature of the present embodiment is that, in addition to the above-described configuration, the access to the folder is configured such that the folder is newly created, browsed, or deleted, or any combination thereof. . By doing so, it is possible to prevent the access user from newly creating, browsing, or deleting the folder without permission using the electronic terminal.
[0041]
The folder management system 1 is configured as described above. Next, an example of a folder management method as a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the following description, as an example of the folder management method, the management of the catalog data 13 by folders will be exemplified, and the description will be made in the order of, for example, initial processing, new creation processing, browsing processing, and update processing.
[0042]
First, the folder management system 1 is used at least between, for example, an internal sales department and an internal development department, preferably, for example, while including an external advertising company and an external production company (hereinafter, referred to as “production company”). It has a function of managing the catalog data 13 by folders when creating a product catalog.
[0043]
This folder management method is a method of managing a folder that is accessible using an electronic terminal and stores data. The present embodiment is characterized in that in this folder management method, an accessor management step of managing an accessor who accesses a folder using the electronic terminal for each accessor, and an accessor management step for each folder. A folder access right management step of managing the accessor and the access right of the accessor; a folder subordinate management step of managing a lower folder subordinate to the upper folder in a tree hierarchy form; When a new subordinate subordinate folder is created, an access right setting for setting an access right equal to or lower than the access right of the upper subfolder as the access right of the new lower subfolder And steps.
[0044]
<Initial processing>
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an initial process as a part of the folder management method.
In step ST1, product planning is performed. Specifically, for example, the in-house sales department makes a plan for commercialization of the new product A and requests the in-house development department for product development. At this time, in order to create a catalog for the product A and promote sales, the internal sales department has a meeting with, for example, an external advertising company. The catalog creation of the product A may be performed not only by the use members such as designers belonging to the in-house sales department, but also by an external production company that can be requested by the external advertising company. In this outside production company, the catalog data 13 is edited by the outside editing terminal 11 shown in FIG.
[0045]
Next, in step ST2, a catalog creation project for the product A is generated. That is, the folder management screen 71 shown in FIG. 5 is displayed on the display unit of the editing terminal 8. The folder management screen 71 has a title, a project display field 61, a folder operation menu 63, a folder display field 65, a file operation menu 67, and a file list 69.
[0046]
The folder operation menu 63 is a menu indicating an operation on a folder (“product A”, “folder A1”, or the like) displayed in the folder display column 65. The file etc. operation menu 67 is a menu for performing operations on files (“material A11” etc.) displayed in the file list 69 and other settings. Here, the files displayed in the file list 69 are stored in the file folder management table 47 according to the member authority (access right) specified by the use member management table 49 for each use member by the management unit 41 shown in FIG. The information obtained from is displayed.
[0047]
Next, in step ST3, member registration and access right are set. Specifically, when the menu 63b is pressed on the folder management screen 71 in FIG. 5, a project access right setting screen 73 shown in FIG. 6 is displayed. Here, the company division, company name, department name, and use member of the product A can be registered. That is, such information can be set for each project. In this way, since it is possible to register in particular for each use member, for example, members who can refer to this project even in the same department can be separated from members who cannot refer to this project.
[0048]
When the folder access right setting icon 63b is pressed on the folder management screen 71 shown in FIG. 5, a folder access right setting screen 75 shown in FIG. 7 is displayed. The data displayed on the folder access right setting screen 75 is displayed based on information obtained from the folder access right management table 48, the company division management table 57, and the company management table 59. On the folder access right setting screen 75, for example, for the folder selected in the folder display field 65 of FIG. Access can be set. Here, “inaccessible” means whether or not access is prohibited, for example, making a folder or a project itself visible or invisible. Note that the access right is set in the order of folder management, new creation, editing / update, deletion, browsing, and inaccessibility, from strongest to weakest. The folder management, new creation, editing / update, deletion, browsing, and inaccessibility are functions for determining whether or not each folder can be operated.
[0049]
Next, in step ST4, the use members of this project are notified by e-mail. Specifically, when a mail notification icon 67c is pressed on the folder management screen 71 in FIG. 5, a predetermined mail notification screen (not shown) is displayed.
[0050]
<New creation process>
FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a new creation process as a part of the folder management method. FIGS. 9 and 10 are diagrams illustrating examples of the folder management screen 71, respectively. Hereinafter, description will be made with reference to FIGS. 1, 3 and 5.
In step ST11, a user (accessor) who wants to edit the catalog data 13 (newly create, browse, update, or delete the catalog data 13) by operating the editing terminal 11 shown in FIG. Access and log in. In this login, the user ID and password of the use member are input, and the management unit 41 shown in FIG. 3 determines whether the user ID and the parameter are registered in the use member management table 49.
[0051]
Next, in step ST12, member authentication is performed. Specifically, the management unit 41 performs authentication based on the above determination, and returns to step ST11 if not authenticated, and proceeds to step ST13 if authenticated. In step ST13, the project is displayed as shown in FIG. 5 based on the access right of the logged-in user.
[0052]
Next, in step ST14, for example, assuming that a folder is to be created for the product A, the user clicks the product A and clicks the new creation icon 63a to create a new folder (eg, folder A1). Next, in step ST15, the access right is set to the created folder A1 as described above, and registered in the folder access right management table 48 of FIG. Next, in step ST16, the process moves to the dedicated folder. Next, in step ST17, the new creation icon 67d in FIG. 5 is clicked, and the catalog data 13 is newly registered. When this new creation icon 67d is clicked, the management unit 41 shown in FIG. 3 registers it in, for example, the file folder management table 47.
[0053]
Next, in step ST18, the use member having the access right is notified that the catalog data 13 has been registered by the same procedure as the above-described mail notification at the time of project registration. In step ST19, the user is logged off.
[0054]
In step ST13, for example, folders related to the product A and the product B are displayed based on the access right of the logged-in user, as shown in the folder display column 65 in FIG. Here, in the folder management system 1, folders that are not permitted by the access right of the logged-in user are not displayed.
[0055]
Specifically, the management unit 41 shown in FIG. 3 refers to the folder access right management table 48 and the file folder management table 47, and searches the folder access right management table 48 for a key code corresponding to the access right of the use member. As a key, a key code of the file folder management table 47 is searched to obtain a hit file folder name. The management unit 41 displays only the hit file folder name in the folder display field 65 of FIG.
[0056]
What is characteristic here is that when the folder A1 is a higher-level folder and a lower-level folder A11 that is subordinate in a tree hierarchy format is newly created, the management unit 41 sets the upper-level folder as an access right for the new lower-level folder. Is set in the folder access right management table 48 with the same access right as the access right or weaker than the access right of the upper folder.
[0057]
Similarly, for example, when copying a lower folder in the lower layer of the same upper folder, the management unit 41 determines whether the access right of the upper folder is equal to or An access right that is weaker than the access right of the upper folder is set in the folder access right management table 48. In this way, similar to the above-described case of creating a new folder, the access right of the child lower folder is set while taking advantage of the authority setting of the parent upper folder, and the access right between the parent and child is set. Conflicts and invalid settings can be avoided.
[0058]
Here, the project and the folder are displayed, for example, with the same mark except for the display location. However, in order to clearly use them between them, for example, the project cannot be copied or moved under the folder. For example, a project can only be copied as a project. Conversely, folders, for example, cannot be copied or moved as projects. The folder can be copied or moved to an arbitrary layer as long as it is a layer other than the highest layer (project layer). Further, when the projects are copied in the same category, for example, "COPY" or the like is added to the beginning of the project name to visually distinguish each.
[0059]
<Browsing process>
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the browsing process. This will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 3 and 5. In FIG. 14, the same steps as those in FIG. 8 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.
In step ST21, the use member (accessor) operates the editing terminal 11 to select a project. Next, in step ST22, only folders based on the access right are displayed as shown in FIG. That is, a use member who does not have an access right cannot even see the catalog data 13.
[0060]
Next, in step ST23, the use member operates the editing terminal 11 to select a folder in the folder display field 65 on the folder management screen 71 in FIG. 5, and in step ST24, the catalog data 13 is displayed in the file list 69. You. Next, in step ST25, the use member selects the catalog data 13, and in step ST26, the use member can browse the catalog data 13. Therefore, in the folder management system 1, a user who does not have access right cannot not only browse the catalog data 13 but also do not know its existence.
[0061]
<Update processing>
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process of updating catalog data. This will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 3 and 5. In FIG. 15, the same steps as those in FIGS. 8 and 14 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.
In step ST31, the user can operate the editing terminal 11 to edit and update the catalog data 13. Therefore, in the folder management system 1, a use member who does not have an access right cannot not only update the catalog data 13 but also does not know its existence.
[0062]
<Delete processing>
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a deletion process as a part of the folder management method. This will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 3 and 5. In FIG. 16, the same steps as those in FIGS. 8 and 14 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.
In step ST41, the use member can operate the editing terminal 11 to delete the catalog data 13. The method of deleting the catalog data 13 includes a method of deleting the entire folder storing the catalog data 13 and a method of deleting the catalog file 13 itself.
[0063]
When deleting the catalog file 13 for each folder, the folder is logically deleted, a deletion flag is set for the catalog file 13, and the catalog file 13 and the folder are not displayed visually. That is, the management of the catalog file 13 and the folder is transferred from the file folder management table 47 of FIG. 3 to the old file folder management table 45, and is treated as deleted.
[0064]
Here, if the access right of the lower folder has the right to delete this lower folder, but the access right of the higher folder to which the lower folder depends does not have the right to delete this higher folder, the management unit 41 sets the upper folder. Do not allow removal of. With such a function, it is possible to make the access rights of the upper folder and the lower folder inconsistent.
[0065]
As described above, the catalog data 13 and the folder whose management has been transferred to the old file folder management table 45 are transferred to the file folder management table 47 by a predetermined administrator and executed by executing a restoration process described later. , And can be physically deleted. Here, the restoration processing refers to, for example, shifting the management of the folder to be handled from the old file folder management table 45 to the file folder table 47. In this folder management system 1, a user who does not have access right cannot not only delete the catalog data 13 and the folder, but also can prevent the existence thereof from being known.
[0066]
On the other hand, when the catalog file 13 itself is directly deleted instead of each folder, the catalog file 13 is not directly managed from the file folder management table 47 and physically deleted. It should be noted that inheriting the access right between the upper folder and the lower folder as described above may be applied not only to the folder itself but also to the catalog data 13 stored in the folder. .
[0067]
According to the embodiment of the present invention, when a lower folder subordinate to a higher folder in a tree hierarchy format is created, the access right for the new lower folder is the same as the access right of the upper folder or narrower. Access rights are set. Therefore, in the folder management system 1, the access person cannot use the electronic terminal to access the lower folder which is not permitted by the access right of the upper folder. That is, in the folder management system 1, the accessor cannot use the electronic terminal to access the lower folder in a manner inconsistent with the upper folder. Specifically, for example, although the access right of the upper folder does not permit creation, deletion, copy, and movement of the upper folder, for example, the accessor can newly create and delete the lower folder using the electronic terminal. , Cannot be copied or moved. Therefore, the access right of the lower folder is set appropriately according to the access right of the upper folder.
[0068]
Incidentally, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, each configuration of the above embodiment can be partially omitted or arbitrarily combined so as to be different from the above.
Further, in the folder management system 1 described above, the catalog data 13 and the folder are handled as the edit data. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to a case where various edit data is handled in the folder.
[0069]
A program storage medium used to install a folder management program for operating the above-described folder management system 1 in a computer and to make the computer executable can be a flexible disk such as a floppy (registered trademark) or a CD-ROM. Not only packaged media such as (Compact Disc Read Only Memory), CD-R (Compact Disc-Recordable), CD-RW (Compact Disc-ReWritable), DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), but also programs can be temporarily stored temporarily. The storage may be realized by a semiconductor memory, a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, or the like.
[0070]
Means for storing programs in these program storage media include various communication interfaces such as a router and a modem, in addition to storage using a wired or wireless communication medium such as a local area network, the Internet, an intranet, and digital satellite broadcasting. It may be stored with intervening. Further, the system may include, as a part thereof, a drive device capable of reading at least a program stored in the program storage medium.
[0071]
Further, the folder management program for exerting the above functions is not limited to the form stored in the program storage medium, and may be a form in which data communication is performed via various communication means such as the Internet. Needless to say. It goes without saying that at least a part of the functions realized by the above-described system may be configured not only by software but also by hardware.
[0072]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, a folder management device, a folder management method, a folder management program, and a folder management program capable of appropriately setting an access right of a lower folder according to an access right of a higher folder Can be provided a computer-readable program storage medium on which is recorded.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing a configuration example of a folder management system to which a folder management device as a preferred embodiment of the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration example of a folder management server shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a software configuration of a folder management server of the folder management system shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of an initial process as a part of the folder management method.
FIG. 5 is a view showing an example of a screen of the folder management system.
FIG. 6 is a view showing an example of a project access right setting screen.
FIG. 7 is a view showing an example of a file folder access right setting screen.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a new creation process as a part of the folder management method.
FIG. 9 is a view showing an example of a screen of the folder management system.
FIG. 10 is a view showing an example of a screen of the folder management system.
FIG. 11 is a view showing an example of a screen of the folder management system.
FIG. 12 is a view showing an example of a screen of the folder management system.
FIG. 13 is a view showing an example of a screen of the folder management system.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a browsing process.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of catalog data update processing.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a deletion process as a part of the folder management method.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Folder management system (folder management apparatus), 13 ... Catalog data, 41 ... Management part (access right setting means), 47 ... File folder management table (folder management means), 48 ...・ Folder access right management table (folder access right management means), 49: use member management table (accessor management means), 51: file folder tree management table (folder dependent management means)

Claims (10)

A folder management device that manages a folder that is accessible using an electronic terminal and stores data,
Accessor management means for managing an accessor who accesses the folder using the electronic terminal,
For each of the folders, the accessible accessor, and a folder access right management unit that manages the access right of the accessor,
Folder subordinate management means for managing subordinate folders subordinate to the upper folder in a tree hierarchy format;
When a new lower folder subordinate to the upper folder in a tree hierarchy format is created, the access right for the new lower folder is the same as the access right of the upper folder or weaker than the access right of the upper folder. An access right setting unit for setting an access right to the folder access right management unit. 2. The folder management device according to claim 1, wherein the access user management unit is configured to set and manage an access right according to the accessor's affiliation. 2. The folder management apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a folder management unit that manages a comment on the folder for each folder. 4. The folder management apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising a comment input unit for inputting a comment regarding the folder. The plurality of lower folders subordinate to the same upper folder are:
The name of the lower folder,
Comments related to the folder,
2. The folder management device according to claim 1, wherein the folder management device is configured to be distinguished by a combination of the following. Display means for displaying the folder and a pointer indicating the folder;
A pointing device for moving the position of the pointer displayed on the display means,
2. The folder management device according to claim 1, wherein, when the pointer is displayed overlapping the folder, the comment on the folder is displayed in a pop-up display near the folder. 3. 2. The folder management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the access to the folder is configured such that the folder is newly created, browsed, or deleted, or any combination thereof. A folder management method for managing a folder that is accessible using an electronic terminal and stores data,
Accessor management step of managing an accessor accessing the folder using the electronic terminal,
A folder access right management step of managing, for each folder, the accessible accessor and the access right of the accessor;
A folder subordinate management step of managing subordinate folders subordinate to the upper folder in a tree hierarchy format;
When a new lower folder subordinate to the upper folder in a tree hierarchy format is created, the access right for the new lower folder is the same as the access right of the upper folder or weaker than the access right of the upper folder. An access right setting step of setting an access right. A folder management program that exhibits a function of managing a folder in which data is stored, which is accessible using an electronic terminal,
Accessor management means for managing an accessor who accesses the folder using the electronic terminal,
For each of the folders, the accessible accessor, and a folder access right management unit that manages the access right of the accessor,
Folder subordinate management means for managing subordinate folders subordinate to the upper folder in a tree hierarchy format;
When a new lower folder subordinate to the upper folder in a tree hierarchy format is created, the access right for the new lower folder is the same as the access right of the upper folder or weaker than the access right of the upper folder. A folder management program for causing an access right to function as access right setting means for setting the access right to the folder access right management means. A computer-readable program storage medium that records a folder management program that can be accessed using an electronic terminal and exhibits a function of managing a folder in which data is stored,
Accessor management means for managing an accessor who accesses the folder using the electronic terminal,
For each of the folders, the accessible accessor, and a folder access right management unit that manages the access right of the accessor,
Folder subordinate management means for managing subordinate folders subordinate to the upper folder in a tree hierarchy format;
When a new lower folder subordinate to the upper folder in a tree hierarchy format is created, the access right for the new lower folder is the same as the access right of the upper folder or weaker than the access right of the upper folder. A computer-readable storage medium storing a folder management program that functions as an access right setting unit that sets an access right to the folder access right management unit.

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