JP2004110298A - Automatic number selecting system, program, and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an automatic number selecting system for issuing the unique numbers, which guarantees continuity, even if a lot of time is taken from selection of numbers to registration. <P>SOLUTION: This automatic number selecting system is provided with a number selecting means for storing the last number, which is registered in the data file, to select the number with reference of the final number when a lot of time is taken from selection to the registration of the information to be added to the number, an input means for displaying the selected number and for inputting the information to be added to that number, a printing means for printing the selected number and the information to be added to that number, and a data registering means for registering the input additional information and the selected number in the data file in relation to each other. The printing means and the data registering means carry out the corresponding functions after selecting the number again with the number selecting means when the selected numbers are overlapped with each other. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an automatic numbering system, a program, and a recording medium, and more particularly, to an automatic numbering system, a program, and a recording medium for order numbers in creating book order data.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In library operations, a computer system is used to create order data for books and a series of operations when ordering books at a bookstore are often as follows.
1. 1. Creation of order data 2. Printing order form 3. Confirmation of contents by order form 4. Registration of order data Send order form to bookstore [0003]
In this operation, operations 1 to 4 are repeatedly performed, and it is important to efficiently rotate the operations to increase the operation efficiency.
Here, the order number assigned to the order data to be created is numbered at the start of order data creation, and the order number is checked for duplication when registering order data. Re-numbers the order number and registers the order number with a new number.
[0004]
On the other hand, in general, when a series of numbers are added to certain information and managed, the number to be numbered and the information to be added to the number are managed by a computer as a ledger file to prevent double numbering of numbers, Management is facilitated (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 05-314147 A
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the above-described conventional technology, there is no possibility of double numbering when information associated with the numbering is registered in a ledger file or the like.
However, when a plurality of workers are performing numbering work in parallel, the same number may be numbered if it takes time from numbering to registration of information.
[0007]
In particular, in the case of the book ordering work described above, it takes time to create ordering data, and if a plurality of workers are working at the same time, other workers may first use the same number during the creation work. Registration may cause duplicate numbers to occur frequently.
In the case of such a duplicate number, the numbering is redone. However, when the number is changed, the work performed at the time of creating the order data, such as recording the number and confirming the work, must be redone.
Further, when the number is changed, it is necessary to separately print out the order slip output before registration, which wastes paper.
[0008]
The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-described circumstances, and even when it takes time from numbering to registration, an automatic numbering system that issues numbers that guarantee uniqueness and continuity, An object of the present invention is to provide a program for executing a function of a numbering system and a computer-readable recording medium on which the program is recorded.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, an automatic numbering system according to claim 1 of the present invention is an automatic numbering system in a case where it takes time to register information to be added to the number in a data file. Displaying a number usage file for storing the last number registered in the data file, numbering means for numbering by referring to the number usage file, and displaying the numbered number Together with input means for inputting information to be added to the number, printing means for printing the numbered number and information to be added to the number, and the input additional information and the numbered number Data registration means for registering the number in the data file in association with the data file, and updating the number use status file with the numbered number. In stage, when the numbering has been that numbers are duplicated and executes the function after numbering again numbers by said numbering means.
[0010]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the automatic numbering system according to the first aspect, there is provided a duplicate number checking unit for checking whether the number assigned by the numbering unit is already registered in the data file. The information input by the input means can be checked at any time before registration in the data file.
[0011]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the automatic numbering system according to the first or second aspect, when the number is duplicated by the data registration means and the number is renumbered, the change is confirmed. It is characterized by having done.
A program according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as the automatic numbering system according to the first, second, or third aspect.
A recording medium according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable recording medium storing the program according to the fourth aspect.
[0012]
With the above configuration, even if it takes time from numbering to registration, a number that guarantees uniqueness and continuity can be issued.
In addition, the order number is rarely changed at the time of data registration, and printing and confirmation work by means different from the business procedure does not occur, so that work can be performed efficiently according to the procedure.
In addition, before printing and confirmation, order number duplication is checked and if it is duplicated, it is renumbered, so almost the same order number as at the time of data registration is obtained, and printing and confirmation work before data registration is wasted. No.
[0013]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of an automatic numbering system according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the present invention will be described by applying to the order data registration performed when ordering a book from a bookstore in the library business, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the numbering and related information are applied. The same effect can be expected as long as it takes a long time to register the.
[0014]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an order data registration system to which an automatic numbering system according to the present invention is applied. An order data registration server 10, one or more work terminals 20, and one or more printers 30 are connected via a network 40. Connected and configured.
The order data registration server 10 is a computer that manages the creation of book order data and the registration of the book order data in the order data file 11 in the library business. At this time, the order number assigned to each order data is managed by the order number use status file 12.
[0015]
The order data file 11 is created in order units and manages order information when ordering from a bookstore. For example, for one order, as shown in FIG.
A record ID, an order number, a bibliographic ID, an ordering party, an order date, and other information are held. Further, the bibliographic ID is linked to bibliographic data (ISBN, title, author, publisher, etc.).
[0016]
The order number use status file 12 manages the status of the order numbers actually registered in the order data file 11. The order number usage file 12 stores information on the fixed digits of the order number as shown in FIG. 2B and information on the first and last numbers assigned and registered with the fixed digits. Updated when data is registered.
[0017]
The work terminal 20 is a computer for creating and registering order data when a worker orders a book from a bookstore, and instructing printing of an order slip.
The printer 30 prints an order slip to the bookstore created by the order data registration server 10 according to an instruction of the worker.
[0018]
The network 40 is a transmission path for connecting the order data registration server 10, one or more work terminals 20, and one or more printers 30, and is generally realized by a cable. IP is used. However, the transmission path is not limited to a cable, but may be a wired or wireless communication as long as the communication protocol between them is the same. For example, a LAN (Local Area Network) using a public line or a dedicated line, a WAN ( Wide Area Network, the Internet, and the like can be used.
[0019]
Hereinafter, a procedure for creating book order data using the above-described system will be described.
First, the worker calls the order data registration server 10 from the work terminal 20 and instructs creation of book order data.
The order data registration server 10 displays an input screen for order data as shown in FIG. At this time, the order data registration server 10 numbers the order numbers and displays them on the input screen (C in FIG. 3).
[0020]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a procedure for numbering at the start of order data creation.
The numbering end number of the order number use status file 12 is acquired (step S1), and the next number after the numbering end number is assigned as the order number (step S2).
It is checked whether there is the same order number in the order data registered in the order data file 11 for the numbered number (step S3).
If there is an overlap (Yes in step S4), the next number is assigned as an order number (step S5), and the process returns to step S3 to execute the overlap check again.
This duplication check is repeated until there is no duplication, and if a non-duplicate number is obtained (No in step S4), the order number at that time is displayed on the order data input screen (C in FIG. 3) (step S6). .
[0021]
Next, when the operator finishes inputting the order data on the input screen, the operator instructs to print an order slip to confirm the contents.
Before printing, the order data registration server 10 checks whether the order number currently displayed on the input screen has already been registered in the order data file 11 by another worker. If the order number is not registered, the order number on the input screen is displayed again and the order slip is printed.
On the other hand, if the order number has been registered, the order number is assigned again, the order number on the input screen is displayed again, and the order slip is printed.
[0022]
The re-checking of the order number is performed by the operator executing the order numbering menu (A in FIG. 3) or the order numbering button (B in FIG. 3) on the input screen of FIG. Processing may be performed separately from printing.
[0023]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for rechecking the order number.
It is checked whether the same order number is registered in the order data registered in the order data file 11 with respect to the order number displayed on the order data input screen (step S11). No), the display is terminated with the display of the order number as it is.
On the other hand, if they are duplicated (Yes in step S12), the numbering end number of the order number use status file 12 is obtained (step S13), and the number next to the numbering end number is numbered as the order number. (Step S14).
It is checked whether there is the same order number in the order data registered in the order data file 11 for the numbered number (step S15).
If there is an overlap (Yes in step S16), the next number is assigned as an order number (step S17), and the process returns to step S15 to execute the overlap check again.
This duplication check is repeated until there is no duplication, and if a non-duplicated number is obtained (No in step S16), the order number at that time is displayed on the order data input screen (C in FIG. 3) (step S18). .
[0024]
Finally, the worker checks the printed order slip, instructs registration of order data, and sends the order slip to the bookstore.
When registering the order data, the order data registration server 10 checks again for duplicate order numbers, obtains a non-duplicate order number, registers the order data in the order data file 11, and registers the order number at this time. Updates the final order number in the order number usage file 12.
[0025]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for rechecking the order number when registering the order data.
It is checked whether or not the order data registered in the order data file 11 has the same order number for the order number displayed on the order data input screen (step S21). No), the process proceeds to step S30.
On the other hand, if the numbers are duplicated (Yes in step S22), the numbering end number of the order number usage file 12 is acquired (step S23), and the number next to the numbering end number is numbered as the order number. (Step S24).
It is checked whether the same order number is included in the order data registered in the order data file 11 for the numbered number (step S25).
If there is an overlap (Yes in step S26), the next number is assigned as an order number (step S27), and the process returns to step S25 to check the overlap again.
This duplication check is repeated until there is no duplication, and if a non-duplicate number is obtained (No in step S26), a confirmation dialog notifying that the order number will be changed is displayed (step S28).
When the operator gives an instruction that the change is not allowed (No in step S29), the registration processing of the order data is discarded, and the screen returns to the order data input screen again.
On the other hand, if the worker's confirmation is OK (Yes in step S29), the order data is registered in the order data file 11, and the last order number in the order number usage file 12 is updated with the order number at this time ( Step S30).
[0026]
Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to only the above-described embodiments. Each function of the automatic numbering system according to the above-described embodiment is programmed and written in advance on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM, and the CD-ROM is mounted with a medium driving device such as a CD-ROM drive. It goes without saying that the objects of the present invention can be achieved by installing these programs in a computer, storing these programs in a memory or a storage device of the computer, and executing the programs.
In this case, the program itself read from the recording medium implements the functions of the above-described embodiment, and the program and the recording medium on which the program is recorded also constitute the present invention.
[0027]
As a recording medium, a semiconductor medium (for example, ROM, nonvolatile memory card, etc.), an optical medium (for example, DVD, MO, MD, CD-R, etc.), a magnetic medium (for example, magnetic tape, flexible disk, etc.), etc. Any of these may be used.
[0028]
Further, not only the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by executing the loaded program, but also the operating system or the like performs part or all of the actual processing based on the instructions of the program, and the processing performs the processing described above. The case where the functions of the embodiments described above are realized is also included.
[0029]
When the above-described program is stored in a storage device such as a magnetic disk of a server computer and distributed in a form such as download from a user computer connected via a communication network such as the Internet, the storage device of the server computer Are also included in the recording medium of the present invention.
[0030]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to issue a number that guarantees uniqueness and continuity even when it takes time from numbering to registration.
In addition, the order number is rarely changed at the time of data registration, and printing and confirmation work by means different from the business procedure does not occur, so that work can be performed efficiently according to the procedure.
In addition, before printing and confirmation, the order number is checked again and if it is duplicated, it is renumbered, so almost the same order number as at the time of data registration is obtained, and printing and confirmation work before data registration is wasted. No.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an order data registration system to which an automatic numbering system of the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a data structure of an order data file and an order number use status file.
FIG. 3 is an example of an input screen of order data.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a numbering process at the start of order data creation.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure for rechecking an order number;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for rechecking an order number when registering order data.
[Explanation of symbols]
10: Order data registration server, 11: Order data file, 12: Order number use status file, 20: Work terminal, 30: Printer, 40: Network.

Claims (5)

In an automatic numbering system in which it takes time to register information to be added to the number in the data file after numbering, a number usage file storing the last number registered in the data file, Numbering means for numbering with reference to the number usage file, and displaying the numbered number, input means for inputting information to be added to the number, and the numbered number, Printing means for printing information to be added to the number, registering the inputted additional information and the numbered number in the data file in association with each other, and using the numbered number in the number usage status A data registration unit for updating a file, wherein the printing unit and the data registration unit re-execute the numbering unit when the numbered number is duplicated. Automatic numbering system and executes the function after numbering the number. 2. The automatic numbering system according to claim 1, further comprising: a duplication number check unit that checks whether the number assigned by the numbering unit is already registered in the data file, wherein the information input by the input unit is An automatic numbering system, wherein a number duplication check can be performed at any time before registration in the data file. 3. The automatic numbering system according to claim 1, wherein when the data registration unit has a duplicate number and is renumbered, the change is confirmed. . A program for causing a computer to function as the automatic numbering system according to claim 1. A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 4 is recorded.

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