JP2005100088A - Merchandise information providing system for merchandise management, merchandise information providing method, merchandise information providing program and information recording medium with its program recorded - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a merchandise information providing system for making it unnecessary to change the operations of the display processing of merchandise information or management processing such as the registration/recording of the merchandise information even when the addition or change of structural information and the addition of merchandise classification occurrs. <P>SOLUTION: This merchandise information providing system 100 is constituted of a server device 200 for providing merchandise information for managing a plurality of pieces of merchandise information, an application server device 300 for performing the definition setting of the merchandise information, the browsing of the merchandise information, and the registration of values related to the merchandise information and a plurality of pieces of communication terminal equipment 400 for performing the browsing of the merchandise information and the registration of attribute values. The definition set attributes for every piece of merchandise information are stored in the server device 200 for providing merchandise information, and the set attributes are read by the application server device 300, and the read attribute values are supplied to the user by the communication terminal equipment 400 based on the read attributes. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention belongs to the technical field of a product management product information providing system for managing products, having a database related to product information.

  In recent years, computers have been introduced in every situation from purchase of goods to sale of the goods, and the product information is used not only for inventory management of products but also for sales aggregation or purchase analysis. In particular, the method of selling products called mail-order sales has recently become commonplace, and before purchasing products for mail-order sales, the seller should be inquired about information about the products such as materials, main components, warranty period or country of origin. Is also increasing.

  Conventionally, companies that sell such products manage all information on products handled by the company. Information management systems for product management, which is a system for managing and providing such information, include clothing, food Alternatively, a database of merchandise information that can be managed centrally by a generalized system even if it is a merchandise group with different information handled as merchandise information, such as furniture, and those using the same are known.

  Such a conventional product information providing system includes classification information indicating the classification of products such as clothing and food, specifications such as dimensions of each product, its price, the type of size of the product, and its Information related to products such as color types (hereinafter referred to as structure information) is set for each type of each product, and a product structure table describing each product structure having a different format for each of a plurality of product groups is generated. It is supposed to be.

In addition, this product information providing system includes structure information indicating the structure of product information in which a plurality of attributes set for each product are defined, and product identification information, attributes, and attribute value data regardless of the product structure. The product information is recorded and managed using the attribute information constituted by the product information, and the product information of various products can be handled in a unified manner (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).
JP 2002-32383 A

  However, in the above-described product information providing system, when product information for a new product is added or when the structure information of the product information is changed, the addition of product information and the change of the structure information of the product information In addition, it is necessary to change the operation of the management process such as the display process of the product information or the registration / recording of the product information.

  For example, such a product information providing system is set in advance so that a user can perform input / correction operations on a PC screen using an input device such as a mouse and a keyboard when displaying or managing product information. However, when product information is registered or already stored product information is modified, a new structure information definition or product classification indicating product classification is displayed. Since it is necessary to change the operation of management processing such as display processing of product information or registration / recording of the product information by addition or the like, it is also necessary to change a preset program.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and as an example of the problem, even if the display format of the product information is changed, the product information is displayed easily and accurately. In addition, even if product information attributes are added or changed, it is easy and accurate without changing the operation of management processing such as product information display processing or registration / recording of the product information. It is another object of the present invention to provide a product information providing system capable of adding or changing product information attributes.

  In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 provides product information which is information of the product by displaying an attribute value indicating the attribute of the product for each product type on the display means. A product information providing system that stores in advance control information that is information for controlling a format related to display of attribute values when performing at least one of registration of the attribute values to be provided and provision of the attribute values And at least one of image data for registering the attribute value and image data for providing the already registered attribute value based on the stored control information. And a display control means for displaying the generated image data on the display means.

  With this configuration, according to the first aspect of the present invention, at least one of image data for registering an attribute value and image data for providing an already registered attribute value based on the stored control information One image data is generated, and the generated image data is displayed on the display means.

  Therefore, the invention according to claim 1 can display the attribute value in a predetermined display format when displaying the attribute value by the image data. Even if the display format of the product information is changed, Product information can be displayed easily and accurately, and even if product attribute is added or changed, it can be easily and accurately performed without changing the product information display process. You can add or change product information attributes.

  The invention described in claim 2 is the commodity information providing system according to claim 1, wherein when the attribute value to be provided is registered, the storage means inputs the attribute value. The control information is stored in advance and registration means for registering the attribute value in accordance with the control information based on the displayed image data.

  With this configuration, when the attribute value to be provided is registered, the attribute according to the second aspect of the invention is based on the control information having an input condition for registering the attribute value based on the displayed image data. Since values can be registered, product information composed of different attribute values for each product category, that is, product information having a different attribute value structure for each product category is displayed easily and accurately as image data. In addition, when registering the product information, it is possible to restrict input of attribute values to be registered.

  Therefore, when displaying attribute values by image data, the attribute values can be displayed in a predetermined display format. Therefore, even if the display format of the product information is changed, the product can be easily and accurately displayed. It is possible to display information, and even if product information attributes are added or changed, it is easy without changing the operation of the display processing of product information or management processing such as registration / recording of the product information In addition, it is possible to accurately add or change the attribute of the product information, and it is possible to eliminate a human error such as a user attribute value registration error.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the product information providing system according to claim 2, wherein when the storage unit stores the input format information as control information, the attribute value is a multi-value, an option Information that defines an input as one of a certain value or a certain value with the input restriction is stored as the input condition.

  With this configuration, the invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the attribute value is determined based on an input condition that defines the input as one of a multi-value, a value with a choice, or a value with the input restriction. Image data for registration and / or image data for providing an already registered attribute value are generated.

  Therefore, according to the third aspect of the present invention, product information composed of different attribute values for each product category, that is, product information having a structure of attribute values different for each product category can be easily and accurately used as image data. It can be displayed, and when registering the product information, input of attribute values to be registered can be restricted.

  As a result, when displaying attribute values by image data, the attribute values can be displayed in a predetermined display format, so even if the product information display format is changed, easily and accurately, Product information can be displayed, and even if product information attributes are added or changed, without changing the operation of the product information display processing or management processing such as registration and recording of the product information, The attribute of the product information can be easily or accurately added or changed, and a human error such as an error in registering the attribute value of the user can be eliminated.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the commodity information providing system according to any one of the first to third aspects, the storage means includes display format information that defines a display format of the attribute value, the attribute At least one of display area information that defines a display area in the image data of the value and input control information that defines the input format of the attribute value is stored as the control information.

  With this configuration, the invention according to claim 4 defines the display format information that defines the display format of the attribute value, the display area information that defines the display area of the attribute value in the image data, or the input format of the attribute value. Image data for registering attribute values or image data for providing already registered attribute values is generated based on at least one of the input control information to be generated .

  Therefore, the invention according to claim 4 can display the attribute value in a predetermined display format when displaying the attribute value by the image data, so even if the display format of the product information is changed, Product information can be displayed easily and accurately, and even if product attribute is added or changed, it can be easily and accurately performed without changing the product information display process. It is possible to add or change the sex excluding product information.

  Further, the invention according to claim 5 is the product information providing system according to claim 4, wherein the storage means stores the display format information as control information, and the character used when displaying the attribute value. At least one of format information and character type information when displaying the attribute value is stored as the display format information.

  With this configuration, the invention according to claim 5 is based on the attribute value based on at least one of the information in the character format when displaying the attribute value and the information in the character type when displaying the attribute value. Image data for registering image data or image data for providing already registered attribute values is generated.

  Therefore, the invention according to claim 5 can display the attribute value in a predetermined display format when displaying the attribute value by image data, so even if the display format of the product information is changed, Product information can be displayed easily and accurately, and even if product attribute is added or changed, it can be easily and accurately performed without changing the product information display process. It is possible to add or change the sex excluding product information.

  The invention according to claim 6 is the product information providing system according to claim 4, wherein the storage means stores the display area information as control information and displays the attribute value. At least one of the height and width of the area is stored as the display area information.

  With this configuration, the invention according to claim 6 is the image data for registering the attribute value or already registered based on at least one of the height and width of the display area when displaying the attribute value. At least one of the image data for providing the attribute value being generated is generated.

  Therefore, the invention according to claim 6 can display the attribute value in a predetermined display format when displaying the attribute value by the image data, so even if the display format of the product information is changed, Product information can be displayed easily and accurately, and even if product attribute is added or changed, it can be easily and accurately performed without changing the product information display process. It is possible to add or change the sex excluding product information.

  The invention described in claim 7 has a configuration in which the registered attribute value to be provided is stored in the storage unit in the product information providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

  With this configuration, the invention according to claim 7 can store the registered attribute value to be provided in the storage unit, and therefore, when displaying the attribute value by image data, a predetermined display format is provided. The attribute value can be displayed.

  The invention according to claim 8 is a product information providing method for providing product information which is information on a product by displaying an attribute value indicating an attribute of the product for each type of product. An acquisition step of acquiring control information, which is information for controlling a format related to display of the attribute value, from the storage means when performing at least one of registration of the attribute value and provision of the attribute value, and the acquired control information A generation step of generating at least one of image data for registering the attribute value or image data for providing the already registered attribute value, and the generated image And a display step for displaying data.

  With this configuration, in the invention described in claim 8, based on the stored control information, at least one of image data for registering an attribute value and image data for providing an already registered attribute value One image data is generated, and the generated image data is displayed on the display means.

  Therefore, the invention according to claim 8 can display the attribute value in a predetermined display format when displaying the attribute value by the image data. Even if the display format of the product information is changed, Product information can be displayed easily and accurately, and even if product attribute is added or changed, it can be easily and accurately performed without changing the product information display process. It is possible to add or change the sex excluding product information.

  The invention described in claim 9 is the product information providing method according to claim 8, wherein the attribute value to be provided is registered, and in the obtaining step, the attribute value is registered. In the case of acquiring the control information having the following input condition, the control information includes a registration step of registering the attribute value according to the control information based on the displayed image data.

  With this configuration, when the attribute value to be provided is registered, the attribute according to the ninth aspect is based on the control information having an input condition for registering the attribute value based on the displayed image data. Since values can be registered, product information composed of different attribute values for each product category, that is, product information having a different attribute value structure for each product category is displayed easily and accurately as image data. In addition, when registering the product information, it is possible to restrict input of attribute values to be registered.

  Therefore, when displaying attribute values by image data, the attribute values can be displayed in a predetermined display format. Therefore, even if the display format of the product information is changed, the product can be easily and accurately displayed. It is possible to display information, and even if product information attributes are added or changed, it is easy without changing the operation of the display processing of product information or management processing such as registration / recording of the product information In addition, it is possible to accurately add or change the attribute of the product information, and it is possible to eliminate a human error such as a user attribute value registration error.

  The invention according to claim 10 or 12 provides product information that provides product information that is information on the product by causing the computer to display an attribute value indicating the attribute of the product for each type of product on a display unit. A providing program that stores control information that is information for controlling a format related to display of attribute values when the computer registers at least one of the attribute values to be provided or provides the attribute value Obtaining at least one of image data for registering the attribute value or image data for providing the already registered attribute value based on the acquired control information; It has a configuration that functions as a generation unit that generates, and a display control unit that displays the generated image data on a display unit.

  Therefore, in the invention according to claim 10 or 12, when the attribute value is displayed by the image data, the attribute value can be displayed in a predetermined display format, so that the display format of the product information is changed. However, it is possible to display product information easily and accurately, and easily and without changing the display processing of product information even when the attribute of product information is added or changed. It is possible to accurately add or change sex excluding product information.

  The invention described in claim 11 or 12 is the product information providing program according to claim 10, wherein when the attribute value to be provided is registered, the computer is input when registering the attribute value. The acquisition means for acquiring the control information having a condition, and the registration control means for registering the attribute value in accordance with the control information based on the displayed image data.

  With this configuration, when the attribute value to be provided is registered, the invention according to claim 11 or 12 is based on the control information having an input condition for registering the attribute value based on the displayed image data. Since the attribute value can be registered, product information composed of different attribute values for each product category, that is, product information having a different attribute value structure for each product category can be easily and accurately used as image data. It can be displayed, and when registering the product information, input of attribute values to be registered can be restricted.

  Therefore, when displaying attribute values by image data, the attribute values can be displayed in a predetermined display format. Therefore, even if the display format of the product information is changed, the product can be easily and accurately displayed. It is possible to display information, and even if product information attributes are added or changed, it is easy without changing the operation of the display processing of product information or management processing such as registration / recording of the product information In addition, it is possible to accurately add or change the attribute of the product information, and it is possible to eliminate a human error such as a user attribute value registration error.

  The invention of the present application can easily and accurately display product information having different attribute value structures for each product category, that is, product information having different attribute values for each product category, and image data. When registering the product information, it is possible to restrict input of attribute values to be registered.

  Therefore, when displaying attribute values by image data, the attribute values can be displayed in a predetermined display format. Therefore, even if the display format of the product information is changed, the product can be easily and accurately displayed. It is possible to display information, and even if product information attributes are added or changed, it is easy without changing the operation of the display processing of product information or management processing such as registration / recording of the product information In addition, it is possible to accurately add or change the attribute of the product information, and it is possible to eliminate a human error such as a user attribute value registration error.

  Next, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  In addition, embodiment described below is embodiment in the merchandise information provision system of this invention.

  First, the configuration of the product information providing system according to the present application will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the product information providing system according to the present application.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the product information providing system 100 according to the present embodiment manages a plurality of product information and provides a product information providing server device 200 that provides product information to a user, and a product information providing server device 200. The application server device 300 that controls the definition of product information, the browsing of the product information, and the registration of values related to the product information (hereinafter referred to as attribute values), and the application server device 300 A plurality of communication terminal devices 400 for browsing product information and registering attribute values (hereinafter also referred to as product information registration). Data is transmitted and received through a wireless communication line 500.

  Next, the configuration of the product information providing server device according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the product information providing server device according to the present embodiment. FIGS. 3 to 9 show information stored in each unit of the product information providing server device according to the present embodiment. It is an example.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the product information providing server device 200 stores information indicating the classification to which the product indicated by the product information belongs (hereinafter referred to as classification information) and manages the classification information. An information management unit 201, an attribute dictionary management unit 202 that manages attribute name information as well as attribute name information of each attribute to be set as structure information of product information to be described later, and structure information A structure information management unit 203 that manages the structure information stored therein, a product information management unit 204 that stores the product information in which the structure information is set, and manages the product information; Information for specifying a user for browsing or registration (hereinafter referred to as user information) is stored and a user who manages the user information is stored. An information management unit 205, and a role information management unit 206 that stores information (hereinafter referred to as role information) indicating the role of the user when browsing or registering product information, and managing the role information; Information for controlling the presence or absence of an attribute included in the product information provided to the user when browsing or registering the product information (hereinafter referred to as filter control information) is stored, and management of the filter information is performed. A filter control information management unit 207 to perform, a data communication management unit 208 to exchange data with the application server device 300 or the communication terminal device 400, a server control unit 210 to control each unit, and each data transmission / reception Stores predetermined data during operation, as well as product information definition processing and product information browsing and registration A ROM / RAM 209 which management application program during each operation is stored, is composed of, units are connected to each other by a bus 211.

  For example, the structure information management unit 203 and the product information management unit 204 of the present embodiment constitute a storage unit of the present invention.

  The classification information management unit 201 stores therein the classification information indicating the classification to which the product indicated in the product information belongs, and this classification information management unit allows the administrator to store the product information of the product for each type of product. When the structure information definition setting (hereinafter, also simply referred to as product information definition setting) is performed, the stored classification information is managed based on an instruction from the server control unit 210.

  Specifically, the classification information management unit 201 uses the classification information management unit 201 based on an instruction from the application server apparatus 300 input via the data communication management unit 208 when the administrator performs definition setting of product information. The information is read from the inside, and the read classification information is output to the product classification selection unit 301 of the application server device described later via the data communication management unit 208.

  Further, the classification information management unit 201 uses classification name information indicating the classification of products such as clothing and food as identification information (hereinafter referred to as classification identification information) for identifying each product classification from other product classifications. ) And the higher-level classification identification information to which the product category belongs (hereinafter referred to as higher-level classification identification information), and the classification name and classification identification information assigned to each of these product classifications In addition, higher class identification information is stored as classification information.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 3A, the classification information management unit 201 according to the present embodiment stores a plurality of product classifications as classification information including a classification name, classification identification information, and higher classification identification information. It has become.

  In addition, this classification information can be shown as a classification system having a vertical relationship of each product by attaching higher class identification information to each product, for example, as shown in FIG. 3 (b). Yes. The root of the product category name shown in FIG. 3B is a category name provided for convenience in order to aggregate all the categories in the category information into one category system.

  The attribute dictionary management unit 202 stores therein attribute name information of attributes set in the product information used for product information definition setting or product information browsing and registration, as attribute name information. The attribute dictionary management unit 202 manages the stored attribute name information when the administrator performs the definition setting of the product information.

  Specifically, the attribute dictionary management unit 202 determines the attribute name based on an instruction from the application server device 300 input via the data communication management unit 208 when the administrator performs definition setting of product information. The information is read from the inside, and the read attribute name information is output to the attribute selection unit 302 of the application server apparatus 300 via the data communication management unit 208.

  For example, the attribute dictionary management unit 202 according to the present embodiment stores attribute names used in later-described structure information such as product codes, prices, and sizes as shown in FIG. 4 as attribute name information.

  In the structure information management unit 203, the structure information defined and set for each product category is stored therein, and this structure information management unit 203 is defined and set for each product category by the administrator. The structure information is stored, and the stored structure information is managed.

  Specifically, when the structure information management unit 203 displays the attribute for each attribute of each product or registers an attribute value indicating the attribute, the structure information management unit 203 determines a display method or a registration method for the attribute or the attribute value. The structure information to be defined is stored, and when the definition setting of the structure information, that is, the definition setting of the product information is performed, an instruction from the application server apparatus 300 input via the data communication management unit 208 Based on the above, the structure information set in the application device is stored inside.

  The structure information management unit 203 is input via the data communication management unit 208 when the administrator sets the attribute value of each product information, or when the user browses or registers the product information. The structure information for each product information is read from the inside based on the received instruction of the application server device 300 or the communication terminal device 400, and the read structure information is transmitted to the application server device 300 or the communication via the data communication management unit 208. The data is output to the terminal device 400.

  Further, the structure information management unit 203 includes, as structure information, identification information (hereinafter referred to as attribute identification information) indicating attributes given for each attribute of each structure information, classification identification information, attribute display order, and attribute name. Control information for displaying the attribute on the communication terminal device 400 and registering the attribute value when the communication terminal device 400 browses or registers the product information. , Simply referred to as control information).

  For example, in the control information of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, based on a user instruction, for each attribute value, the attribute value to be input is an integer type that is limited to an integer value, or a real value. A type that sets any one of a real number type limited, a text type limited to character strings, a media type limited to files such as documents, images, sounds, and videos, and a URL type limited to URL (Uniform Resource Locator). Contains information.

  Further, for example, the control information of the present embodiment is based on the user's instruction, for each attribute value, the type of the attribute value to be input (hereinafter, character type) and the number of characters of the attribute value (hereinafter simply, The size of this character is set to one half-width and alphanumeric characters, hiragana or katakana, combinations thereof, or no restrictions on the input of these character types. It has come to be.

  Further, for example, the control information according to the present embodiment is based on the user's instruction, for each attribute value, setting of input restrictions such as the number of digits of the attribute value to be input, one value from a preset value Setting of options for selecting, setting of multiple values for selecting two or more values from preset values, setting of numerical range for inputting lower limit, upper limit or both, setting of increase / decrease width of attribute value to be input, etc. Input field settings that indicate the display area for the attribute value that should be entered, such as the number of characters and the number of lines and the number of lines in the field for entering the attribute value, whether the attribute value to be entered can be omitted, and the attribute value is displayed At the same time, the setting of whether to display the contents in the file specified by the media type attribute value is included.

  In particular, the setting of the input field includes a display rule for inputting an attribute value when the attribute value is displayed by image data to be described later, such as whether or not a scroll bar is displayed. .

  The product information management unit 204 stores therein product information for each product registered by the communication terminal device 400. In particular, the product information management unit 204 stores each product information registered by the user. Each attribute value in the product is stored as product information, and the stored product information is managed.

  Specifically, in the product information management unit 204, as will be described later, when the user registers the attribute value for each product using the communication terminal device 400 according to the structure information defined and set by the administrator. In addition, product information having each registered attribute value output from the product information enable processing unit of the application server device 300 is input via the data communication management unit 208, and this product information management unit 204 stores product information in which the input attribute values are set.

  In addition, the product information management unit 204 instructs the application server device 300 to be input via the data communication management unit 208 when the user views the product information or changes the registered product information. The product information is read from the inside based on the information, and the read product information is output to the product information extraction processing unit 306 of the application server device 300 via the data communication management unit 208.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the product information management unit 204 of the present embodiment performs classification identification information and product identification information associated with the classification identification information (hereinafter, product identification). Product value table, product identification information, attribute identification information given in the same manner as the above structure information, and attribute values indicating the size, color and price of the product The table is stored as product information, and each of these pieces of information is provided to the application server device 300.

  In the user information management unit 205, information related to the communication terminal device 400 connected to the product information provision server device 200 or the user (hereinafter referred to as user information) is stored in advance in advance. When the product information is browsed or registered by the communication terminal device 400, the information management unit 205 uses the user information stored therein to store the product information extraction processing unit of the application server device 300 via the data communication management unit 208. The data is output to 306.

  As will be described later, the product information extraction processing unit 306 determines whether or not product information can be browsed and other processing in the communication terminal device 400 established with the application server device 300 based on the user information. It is like that.

  Specifically, in the user information management unit 205, an account used when the communication terminal device 400 establishes the communication line 500 with the application server device 300 and a password corresponding to the account include the user's name and each user. Is stored in association with each company name or business name to which the belongs.

  The user information management unit 205 also establishes a communication line 500 between an arbitrary communication terminal device 400 and the application server device 300, and the system control unit 313 of the application server device 300 via the data communication management unit 208. The password entered in the application server apparatus 300 in association with the same account and other information stored in the application server apparatus 300 based on the instruction of the application server apparatus 300 via the data communication control unit 310 The data is output to the unit 305.

  As will be described later, the filtering rule specifying unit 305 includes a password input together with an account input from the communication terminal device 400, a password acquired from the user information management unit 205 based on the input account, Are determined, and each process is performed based on the determination result.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the user information management unit 205 of the present embodiment, for each company or business department, each company name or business name and its identification information (hereinafter referred to as group). And a user table relating to each user who uses the information providing server device, and stores the user table as a group table composed of the group identification information, name, account and password. It is supposed to be.

  In this embodiment, the user table is composed of group identification information, name, account, and password. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and user information such as contact information and E-mail address of each user. May also be incorporated into the user table.

  The role information management unit 206 stores therein information related to the role played by each user who uses the product information by the communication terminal device 400 (hereinafter referred to as role information). It is designed to manage information.

  Specifically, the role information management unit 206 stores role information set in advance by an administrator, and should be displayed or registered in the product information when the user browses or registers the product information. The role information is output to the filtering rule specifying unit 305 of the application server device 300 when the attribute is extracted (hereinafter also simply referred to as product information extraction).

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the role information management unit 206 of the present embodiment, for each company or business department, for each company or business department, as shown in FIGS. Alternatively, a group table composed of business names and group identification information, the group identification information, a role name indicating a role, information for identifying each role name from other role names (hereinafter referred to as role identification information), In addition, a role table composed of information indicating the type of role (hereinafter referred to as role type information) is stored.

  In the present embodiment, any one of “input”, “correction”, and “extraction” is set in each role type information, and the filtering rule specifying unit 305 is based on each type. Specifies whether to display or register each attribute value for each role.

  The filter control information management unit 207 stores therein information (hereinafter referred to as “filter control information”) that prescribes display or non-display of attribute values when product information is browsed or registered by the user. The filter control information management unit 207 manages filter control information.

  Specifically, the filter control information management unit 207 stores the filter control information input through the data communication management unit 208 and set in the filter control information definition unit 304 of the application server device 300, and is also set by the user. When browsing or registering product information, the filter control information is output to the filtering rule specifying unit 305 of the application server device 300 via the data communication management unit 208.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 9A, the filter control information management unit 207 according to the present embodiment stores filter control information that includes role identification information, classification identification information, and attribute identification information. It has become.

  The filter control information management unit 207 of the present embodiment is stored in the role information stored in the role information management unit 206 and the classification information management unit 201 shown in FIGS. The filter control information associated with the classification information and the structure information stored in the structure information management unit 203 is stored as control information.

  Further, this filter control information is for managing attribute values that are accessible when browsing or registering product information of each user for each product classification and for each role, As will be described later, the filtering rule specifying unit 305 determines the attribute of the product information to be provided to the user based on the filter control information and the specified user role. For example, when the user who plays the role of “distribution information maintenance” requests viewing of product information whose product classification is “clothing”, the filter control shown in FIG. 9 includes a “product code” included in the product information. In this case, the filtering rule specifying unit 305 determines that the attribute to be provided to the user is “product code” and “size”. It has become.

  The data communication management unit 208 is connected to a network such as the Internet or a telephone public network line, and establishes a communication line 500 with the application server device 300 and each communication terminal device 400 based on the server control unit 210. ing.

  In addition, the data communication management unit 208 transmits and receives data to and from the application server device 300 and each communication terminal device 400 based on the server control unit 210.

  The server control unit 210 is mainly configured by a central processing unit (CPU), and performs general functions when each unit reads each information or stores each information. It comes to control.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when performing each processing operation of product information definition setting processing, processing for browsing the product information, and processing for registering the product information, which will be described later, according to the control of the application server device 300, Each unit is controlled, and data exchange with the application server device 300 is controlled via the communication control unit 310.

  Next, the configuration of the application server apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the application server device in the present embodiment, and FIGS. It is an example.

  As illustrated in FIG. 10, when the application server apparatus 300 performs definition setting of product information by an administrator, the application server device 300 provides setting of classification information related to a product to be defined and structure information of the product in which the classification information is set. A product category selection unit 301, an attribute selection unit 302 that selects an attribute to be included in product information in a product for which classification is set, and each attribute value of an attribute that is newly or added to the product information is defined. The attribute definition unit 303 that constructs the structure information and information (hereinafter referred to as filter control information) indicating whether or not the attribute of the product information is associated with browsing or registration of the product information for each role indicated in the role information. Filter control information definition unit 304, and each product based on the filter information when the user browses or registers the product information A filtering rule specifying unit 305 for specifying a filtering rule for determining whether to display or register the attributes of the information, and the filtering rule specified when the user browses or registers the product information Based on the structure information stored in the structure information management unit 203 and the product information extraction processing unit 306 that performs browsing of the attribute value of the product information or extraction of each attribute related to the registration, An input screen generation processing unit 307 that generates image data for registering each attribute value in the product information, a product information storage processing unit 308 that outputs the product information in which the attribute value is registered to the product information management unit 204, The operation input unit 309 used for the administrator's operation and the application server device 300 or communication Generated by the communication control unit 310 that exchanges data with the terminal device 400, the screen data generation unit 311 that generates image data used when product information definition is set by the administrator, and the screen data generation unit 311 Server unit 312 for displaying the received image data, and a system for controlling each unit and controlling each unit at the time of definition setting of merchandise information by the administrator or browsing or registration of merchandise information by communication terminal device 400 The control unit 313 includes a product information definition setting or a ROM / RAM 314 used for viewing or registering product information by the communication terminal device 400 by an administrator, and each unit is connected to each other by a bus 315. .

  For example, the input screen generation unit of the present embodiment constitutes the generation unit of the present invention, and the system control unit 313 constitutes the display control unit of the present invention. For example, the product information storage processing unit 308 of the present embodiment constitutes a registration unit of the present invention.

  The product classification selection unit 301 is used when the definition setting of product information is performed by an administrator. Based on a user instruction from the communication terminal device 400, the product classification information indicated in the product information and The screen data generation unit 311 is controlled via the system control unit 313 so as to acquire the structure information and generate image data related to the acquired classification information and structure information.

  Specifically, when the product classification selection unit 301 performs the definition setting of the product information by the administrator, if the fact that the definition setting of the product information is to be set is input to the operation input unit 309, the product control unit 313 Based on the control, the classification information is acquired from the classification information management unit 201 via the communication control unit 310, and the screen data generation unit 311 generates image data having a classification list indicating the classification of each product based on the acquired classification information. To generate.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the merchandise category selection unit 301 of the present embodiment causes the screen data generation unit 311 to generate image data that provides a classification list using a pull-down menu.

  In addition, when one product category is selected based on the image data included in the generated classification list by operating the operation input unit 309, the structure information is already set for the selected product category. When the product classification is selected, the product category selection unit 301 acquires the structure information about the selected product from the structure information management unit 203 of the server device for information provision via the communication control unit 310, and based on the acquired structure information The screen data generating unit 311 generates image data indicating the structure information.

  For example, the product classification selection unit 301 of the present embodiment causes the screen data generation unit 311 to generate image data indicating the structure information of the product for which the product classification is selected as shown in FIG.

  When one product category is selected based on the image data having the generated category list and the structure information has not yet been set for the selected product category, this product selection unit is shown in FIG. The screen data generation unit 311 generates a screen in which no information is set for the attribute name and other items shown. Further, “Null” in the image data of FIG. 12 indicates whether or not the above-described attribute value can be input or displayed.

  The attribute selection unit 302 is used when the definition setting of product information is performed by an administrator. After one product category is selected by the product category selection unit 301, the user of the communication terminal device 400 uses the attribute selection unit 302. Based on the instruction, any attribute is added or deleted in each product information. When any attribute is added or deleted in each product information, the addition or deletion of the attribute is indicated. The screen data generation unit 311 is controlled via the system control unit 313 so as to generate image data and image data indicating product information to which the attribute is added or deleted.

  Specifically, the attribute selection unit 302 performs system control when the operation input unit 309 inputs that an attribute of the product is to be added or deleted after the product category selection unit 301 selects one product category. Based on the control of the unit 313, attribute name information is acquired from the attribute dictionary management unit 202 of the information providing server device via the communication control unit 310, and image data set in advance based on the acquired attribute name information Is generated by the screen data generation unit 311.

  In addition, when the administrator inputs an instruction to add an attribute or an instruction to delete the attribute, the attribute selection unit 302 displays image data of product information constructed by the added or deleted attribute on the screen. The data generation unit 311 generates the data.

  For example, when the operation input unit 309 inputs that the attribute of the product is to be added or deleted, the attribute selection unit 302 according to the present embodiment checks the attribute name and each attribute name as illustrated in FIG. Image data having a box is generated by the screen data generation unit 311. When the user marks a check box corresponding to an arbitrary attribute name by the communication terminal device 400, or when the check box is unmarked, Add or delete the marked or unmarked attributes to the product information that has been defined.

  Further, the attribute selection unit 302 sets the display order of each attribute in each product information based on the operation of the operation input unit 309 by the user, and the product information according to the set display order of the attribute. The screen data generation unit 311 is controlled so as to generate image data indicating the above.

  For example, when displaying the image data of the product information, the attribute selection unit 302 according to the present embodiment generates a button for setting the display order of the attribute indicating up and down, and displays the attribute in conjunction with the button. The order is set.

  The attribute definition unit 303 is used when the definition setting of product information is performed by the administrator, and for each attribute of each product information newly or added by the attribute selection unit 302, Based on the user's instruction from the communication terminal device 400, the definition of each attribute value of each attribute, that is, the setting of the structure information is performed, and the structure information in which the definition of the attribute value of each attribute is set is used as the information providing server Is output to the structure information management unit 203 via the communication control unit 310.

  In addition, the attribute definition unit 303 controls the screen data generation unit 311 via the system control unit 313 so as to generate the image data of the structure information having each attribute value for which the definition of the attribute value is set. It has become.

  Specifically, the attribute definition unit 303 has already changed the attribute added to the product information, the attribute newly set by the product information being newly generated, or the attribute value specification of the attribute is changed. Designation / designation of the attribute type for limiting the value of the attribute value to be input, as described above, based on the instruction of the operation input unit 309 by the administrator for the attribute in the set arbitrary product information Each structure information of the control information when displaying each rule and each attribute value to be set on the display unit based on the type is set.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the attribute definition unit 303 of the present embodiment causes the screen data generation unit 311 to generate image data of each attribute or structure information for which the definition of the attribute value is set. It has become.

  (A), (b), and (c) of FIG. 14 show pull-down menus for setting each attribute value, and any one attribute value in each attribute can be set by the pull-down menu. It has become.

  On the other hand, FIG. 15A shows image data for setting an attribute value of an option for an arbitrary attribute, and FIG. 15B shows image data for setting a multi-value attribute value for an arbitrary attribute. Indicates. FIGS. 15C to 15G show image data for setting an attribute value that limits a numerical value range for an arbitrary attribute, and FIG. 15H shows a numerical value for the arbitrary attribute. The image data which limits the range and sets the attribute value defining the input width is shown.

  In addition, as described above, the structure information management unit 203 stores the attribute of each product defined and set as described above, that is, the structure information.

  Further, the input screen execution processing unit 402 of the communication terminal device 400 generates image data in the product information based on the structure information defined and defined as described above. Product information having structural information reflecting the definitions of each attribute can be provided to the user when the product is registered or when the user browses the product information through the communication terminal device 400. .

  The filter control information definition unit 304 is used when an administrator defines the filter control information. The filter control information definition unit 304 acquires role information based on an instruction from the administrator through the operation input unit 309, and the acquired role information The screen data generation unit 311 is controlled via the system control unit 313 so as to generate image data relating to the image data.

  Further, the filter control information definition unit 304 sets, for each role indicated by the acquired role information, attribute setting in product information that can be browsed or registered by the user having each role, that is, a filter. The control information is set, and the filter control information for each set role is output to the filter control information management unit 207 of the product information providing server device 200 via the communication control unit 310. .

  Specifically, when the fact that filter control information is set is input to the operation input unit 309, the filter control information definition unit 304 performs filter control via the communication control unit 310 based on the control of the system control unit 313. Acquires filter control information from the information management unit 207, and causes the screen data generation unit 311 to generate image data indicating whether or not an attribute that can be viewed or registered for each role is based on the acquired filter control information. It is like that.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the filter control information definition unit 304 of the present embodiment displays image data indicating whether or not an attribute that can be viewed or registered for each role based on the acquired filter control information. Is generated by the screen data generation unit 311.

  FIG. 16 shows image data for setting whether or not an attribute that can be viewed or registered for each role in the check box format. The scene shown in FIG. 16 is a role acquired from the role information management unit 206. Indicates the role of each company or business in the information.

  Further, the filter control information is generated in advance by the administrator using the operation input unit 309 or the like based on each attribute name stored in each attribute dictionary management unit 202 for each company or business. The filter control information management unit 207 stores the filter control information generated in advance.

  The filtering rule specifying unit 305 is used when a user browses or registers product information, and relates to products input by the communication terminal device 400 such as product classification and specific information for specifying products to be viewed. Information (hereinafter referred to as input information), information specifying a user such as a login name and password input by the communication terminal device 400 (hereinafter referred to as user specifying information), and user information acquired from the product providing server device The filtering rule is specified based on the role information and the filter control information, and the filter control information in the specified filtering rule is acquired from the filter control information management unit 207 of the information providing server device.

  Further, the filtering rule specifying unit 305 determines, as the specific attribute information, an attribute to be provided for the product information when browsing or registering the product information based on the acquired filter control information, and the product information extracting unit To output.

  Specifically, in the filtering rule specifying unit 305, as described later, when the user browses or registers the product information by the communication terminal device 400, the product classification or operation input to the communication terminal device 400 is stored. Input information indicating the contents and user identification information are input via the communication control unit 310.

  For example, as described above, when an account and a password are input as user identification information, the filtering rule identification unit 305 acquires user information having the same account stored in the user information management unit 205. If the entered password matches the user information password, the operation for specifying the filtering rule is continued. If the entered account password does not match the user information password, filtering is performed. The action for specifying the rule is stopped.

  Further, the filtering rule specifying unit 305 is stored in the user information management unit 205, the role information management unit 206, and the filter control information management unit 207 of the information providing server device based on the input information and user identification information that are input. Each user information, role information, and filter control information acquired, and a company or business to which the user operating the communication terminal device 400 belongs is specified, and a role in the specified company or business is specified. .

  For example, as described above, when “input” is set as the role information, the filtering rule specifying unit 305 allows the communication terminal device 400 to register the product information having the role information. When “correction” is set as the role information, the filtering rule specifying unit 305 permits the communication terminal device 400 to correct the product information having the role information. On the other hand, when “extraction” is set as the role information, the filtering rule specifying unit 305 permits the communication terminal device 400 only to extract the product information having the role information. The communication terminal device 400 cannot perform input or correction.

  Further, the filtering rule specifying unit 305 determines, as the specific attribute information, an attribute to be provided for the product information when browsing or registering the product information based on the specified role and the acquired filter control information. It has become.

  The merchandise information extraction processing unit 306 is used when the user browses or registers merchandise information. The merchandise information extraction processing unit 306 uses the user instruction from the communication terminal device 400 and the specific attribute output from the filtering rule specifying unit 305. Based on the information, when browsing and registering product information, product information set with attributes that can be viewed or registered is extracted, and the extracted product information together with its structure information is input screen generation unit or communication The data is output to the terminal device 400.

  Specifically, the specific attribute information output from the filtering rule specifying unit 305 and the user instruction from the communication terminal device 400 via the communication control unit 310 are input to the product information extraction unit. ing.

  When the user browses the product information using the communication terminal device 400, the product information extraction unit obtains the structure information of the product category from the structure information management unit 203 based on the product category information included in the input information. Based on the specific attribute information acquired from the acquired structure information, the viewable attributes are extracted from each attribute in the structure information of the product information, and the product information based on the structure information extracted from the corresponding attributes The corresponding attribute value is acquired from the management unit 204, and the acquired attribute value is output to the communication terminal device 400 via the communication control unit 310 together with the structure information.

  On the other hand, when the user registers the attribute value in the product information using the communication terminal device 400, the product information extraction unit is based on the product classification information included in the input information, as in the case of browsing the product information. Then, the structure information of the product classification is acquired from the structure information management unit 203, and the viewable attribute is extracted from each attribute in the structure information of the product information based on the specific attribute information input from the acquired structure information. At the same time, the corresponding attribute value is acquired from the product information management unit 204 based on the structure information obtained by extracting the corresponding attribute. However, unlike the case of browsing the product information, the product information extraction unit outputs the structure information from which the corresponding attribute is extracted and the product information having the attribute value to the input screen generation processing unit 307. Yes.

  When the user newly registers an attribute value in the product information using the communication terminal device 400, since the product information is not stored, the product information extraction unit sets the attribute value of the attribute indicated by the specific attribute information. Without providing the above, only the structure information from which the corresponding attribute is extracted is output to the input screen generation unit.

  The input screen generation processing unit 307 is used when a user registers product information. When setting attribute values in product information, the structure information and attribute values of the input product information are set. If it is, the communication terminal device 400 generates image data for allowing the user to register each attribute value based on the structure information and the attribute value in each attribute, and the generated image data is subjected to communication control. The data is output to the communication terminal device 400 via the unit 310.

  Specifically, the input screen generation processing unit 307 registers product information, and newly registers product information, for each attribute based on the definition of each attribute included in the structure information. Image data defined in the definition of each attribute such as the type of attribute value, the type of character, and the display area of the attribute value to be input is generated. The generated image data is transmitted via the communication control unit 310. Are output to the input screen execution processing unit 402 of the communication terminal device 400.

  On the other hand, this input screen generation processing unit 307 is a case where product information is registered, and when the already set product information is changed, an attribute value is set for each attribute based on the definition in each attribute. Generates image data defined in the definition of each attribute such as type, character type and display area of the attribute value to be input, and sets the attribute value corresponding to the image data. Is output to the input screen execution processing unit 402 of the communication terminal device 400 via the communication control unit 310.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 17 or FIG. 18, the input screen generation processing unit 307 of the present embodiment generates the image data in which attribute values are set in the image data defined in the definition of each attribute. Yes.

  17 and 18 are examples of image data generated based on the structure information from which different attribute specific values are extracted.

  In addition, for example, the input screen generation processing unit 307 according to the present embodiment is a format that can be executed on a web browser that is widely used, such as HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) or Java (registered trademark) Script, or These are generated in the form of program modules corresponding to a specific execution environment and development language.

  Further, the input screen execution processing unit 402 of the communication terminal device 400 causes the input image data to be displayed on the terminal device display unit 403 of the communication terminal device 400, and newly based on the image data based on the user instruction. Information related to product information such as registered or changed product classification and attribute values is output to the product information storage unit.

  The merchandise information storage processing unit 308 is used when a user registers merchandise information. Each attribute value of the merchandise information registered by the communication terminal device 400 is sent to the merchandise information via the communication control unit 310. The information is output to the information management unit 204.

  Specifically, an attribute value of product information registered by the communication terminal device 400 via the communication control unit 310 is input to the product information storage processing unit 308. This product information storage processing unit 308 acquires the corresponding structure information from the structure information management unit 203 based on the product classification information included in the input product information, and sets the attribute value of the product information input according to the acquired structure information as the product information The data is output to the management unit 204.

  The server device display unit 312 is mainly used for the operation of the administrator, and displays the image data generated by the screen data generation unit 311 when the administrator performs the definition setting of the product information. It is supposed to be.

  The operation input unit 309 is configured by a remote control device or a keyboard that includes a number of keys such as various confirmation buttons, selection buttons, and numeric keys. In particular, the definition of structure information, attribute values, and attribute values in product information An operation instruction by an administrator such as definition is input, and the input operation instruction is output to each unit via system control.

  The communication control unit 310 is connected to a network such as the Internet or a telephone public network line, and establishes a communication line 500 with the product information providing server device 200 and each communication terminal device 400 based on the system control unit 313. It has become.

  In addition, the data communication management unit 208 performs data transmission / reception with the application server device 300 and each communication terminal device 400 based on the system control unit 313.

  The screen data generation unit 311 is based on the instructions of the product category selection unit 301, the attribute selection unit 302, and the attribute definition unit 303. Image data indicating the structure information to which the attribute has been added or deleted, and image data related to the classification information and the structure information are generated, and each of the generated image data is output to the server device display unit 312.

  In the ROM / RAM, the administrator performs product information definition setting processing, processing for browsing the product information by the user using the communication terminal device 400, and processing for registering the product information. An application program and data stored during the operation of the program are stored, and the stored program or data is output to the system control unit 313 based on an instruction from the system control unit 313.

  The system control unit 313 is mainly configured by a central processing unit (CPU), and comprehensively controls general functions when reading or recording each information. Yes.

  In particular, in this embodiment, each processing operation of product information definition setting processing by the administrator, processing for browsing the product information using the communication terminal device 400 by the user, and processing for registering the product information is performed. When performing, an application program in which each processing is specified is read from the ROM / RAM, and each unit is controlled based on the read application program, and data exchange between the product information providing server device 200 and the communication terminal device 400 is performed. The control is performed.

  Details of each processing operation of product information definition setting processing by the operator, processing for browsing the product information by the user using the communication terminal device 400, and processing for registering the product information will be described later. .

  Next, the configuration of the communication terminal apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the communication terminal apparatus in this embodiment.

  As illustrated in FIG. 19, the communication terminal device 400 according to the present embodiment is a terminal based on an operation setting unit 401 used for inputting a user operation instruction and image data generated by the input screen generation processing unit 307. An input screen execution processing unit 402 that displays a screen for setting or inputting attribute values and other information and various user operation instructions on the device display unit 403, and for registering attribute values and other information mainly by the user Terminal device display unit 403, data communication unit 404 for exchanging data with application server device 300 or information providing server device, control of each unit and input of product information by communication terminal device 400 It comprises a terminal control unit 405 that controls each unit and a ROM / RAM 406, and each unit is connected to a bus 407. They are connected to each other me.

  Note that the input screen execution processing unit 402 of the present embodiment constitutes the registration means of the present invention, and the terminal device display unit 403 constitutes the display means of the present invention.

  The operation setting unit 401 is configured by a remote control device or a keyboard that includes a number of keys such as various confirmation buttons, selection buttons, and numeric keys. In particular, image data generated by the application server device 300 is displayed on the terminal display unit. When displayed on the screen, attribute values and other information are input and set along the displayed image data.

  In addition, the operation setting unit 401 outputs the input and set user instructions or attribute values and other information to the filtering rule specifying unit 305 via the data communication unit 404.

  The input screen execution processing unit 402 is configured to receive the image data generated by the input screen generation processing unit 307 via the data communication unit 404. The input screen execution processing unit 402 receives the input data Based on the image data, a screen for setting or inputting attribute values and other information and various user operation instructions is displayed on the terminal device display unit 403.

  Specifically, the input screen execution processing unit is linked to the operation setting unit 401, and when the user inputs or changes the product information via the operation setting according to the input screen of the display unit. The inputted product information or operation instruction is output to the filtering rule specifying unit 305 via the data communication unit 404.

  For example, the input screen execution processing unit 402 according to the present embodiment displays an input screen using a Web browser format such as HTML or Java (registered trademark) Script or a program module format.

  The data communication unit 404 is connected to a network such as the Internet or a telephone public network line, and establishes a communication line 500 with the application server device 300 and the product information providing server device 200 based on the server control unit 210. It has become.

  The data communication management unit 208 transmits and receives data to and from the application server device 300 and the product information provision server device 200 based on the server control unit 210.

  The terminal control unit 405 is mainly configured by a central processing unit (CPU), and comprehensively controls general functions when reading or recording each information. Yes.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, each part is controlled according to the control of the application server device 300 when performing each processing operation of the process of browsing the product information and the process of registering the product information. Data exchange with the application server device 300 is controlled via the data communication unit 404.

  The terminal control unit 405 displays the terminal device display when the user sets an attribute value against the definition set by the operation setting unit 401 when registering the product information. The fact that the attribute value input by the section 403 is contrary to the definition of the attribute value is notified.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the product information definition setting in the product information providing system of this embodiment, that is, the structure information definition setting process (hereinafter referred to as the product information structure setting process) and the filter control information setting. The operation of (hereinafter, filter control information setting processing) will be described.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the operation of the product information definition setting process in the product information providing system. The classification information management unit 201 stores classification information in advance, and the attribute dictionary management unit 202 stores a plurality of attribute name information in advance.

  First, when the administrator operates the operation input unit 309 to input to the system control unit 313 that the product information structure setting process and the filter control information setting process are started (step S11), the system control unit In step 313, the operation data input unit 309 causes the screen data generation unit 311 to generate image data that prompts the user to specify the product classification that defines the structure information of the product information. And waits for the administrator to input a product classification setting instruction by the operation input unit 309 (step S12).

  For example, the system control unit 313 causes the screen data generation unit 311 to generate screen data as illustrated in FIG. 11 and causes the server device display unit 312 to display the screen data.

  Next, when a product category for which structure information is set is selected by the administrator operating the operation input unit 309, the system control unit 313 causes the selected product category to be a product category for which structure information has already been set. If the system control unit 313 determines that the selected product category is not a product category for which structure information has already been set, the process proceeds to step S16. .

  On the other hand, when the system control unit 313 determines that the selected product category is a product category for which structure information has already been set, the system control unit 313 notifies the communication control unit 310 of a product information providing server. The communication line 500 is established with the apparatus 200, and the structure information corresponding to the selected product category is acquired from the structure information management unit 203 (step S14).

  Next, when the system control unit 313 has acquired the already set structure information, the system control unit 313 causes the screen data generation unit 311 to generate image data indicating the structure information, or newly sets the structure information. In this case, image data for which structure information has not yet been set is generated as screen data, and the generated image data is displayed on the server device display device, and the operation input unit 309 instructs the administrator to add an attribute. Wait for input (step S15).

  For example, if the system control unit 313 has already acquired image data, the system control unit 313 causes the screen data generation unit 311 to generate screen data having structure information as shown in FIG. 312 is displayed.

  Next, when the administrator operates the operation input unit 309 to input an attribute addition instruction to the system control unit 313, the system control unit 313 sends the communication control unit 310 the product information provision server device 200. And the attribute selection unit 302 is made to acquire attribute name information stored in the attribute dictionary management unit 202 (step S16).

  Next, when acquiring the attribute name information, the attribute selection unit 302 causes the screen data generation unit 311 to generate image data indicating the attribute name, and causes the server device display unit 312 to display the generated image data. The operation input unit 309 waits for input of an administrator attribute setting and deletion instruction (step S17).

  For example, the attribute selection unit 302 causes the screen data generation unit 311 to generate image data that prompts the setting of each attribute as illustrated in FIG.

  Next, when an administrator inputs an instruction for setting or deleting a new attribute to the attribute selection unit by operating the operation input unit 309, the attribute selection unit 302 adds the newly set attribute. Image data indicating the structure information or the structure information excluding the deleted attribute is generated by the screen data generation unit 311, the generated image data is displayed on the server device display unit 312, and the attribute definition unit 303 is displayed. To wait for an input of a structure information definition instruction by the administrator (step S18).

  Next, when the administrator inputs the definition setting of the newly set structure information in the attribute definition unit 303 by operating the operation input unit 309, the attribute definition unit 303 displays the administrator by the operation input unit 309. The screen data generation unit 311 generates image data for performing definition setting in the structure information of the product, displays the generated image data on the server device display unit 312, and defines the structure information by the administrator. The setting input is waited for (step S19).

  For example, the attribute definition unit 303 causes the screen data generation unit 311 to generate image data that prompts the setting of the structure information of each attribute as illustrated in FIGS. 14 and 15.

  Next, when the administrator operates the operation input unit 309 and the newly set structure information is set in the attribute definition unit 303 via the system control unit 313, the attribute definition unit 303 displays the system control unit 313. The communication control unit 310 establishes the communication line 500 with the product information provision server device 200 via the communication information, and outputs the structure information having the set attribute definition to the structure information management unit 203 (step S20).

  Next, when the structure information is input, the structure information management unit 203 stores the input structure information therein (step S21).

  At this time, when the structure information indicating the same product classification is already stored in the inside, the structure information input by overwriting the structure information is stored.

  Next, the system control unit 313 causes the screen data generation unit 311 to generate image data that prompts the user to set the filter control information in the product information using the operation input unit 309, and displays the generated image data on the server device display unit. 312 and the filter control information definition unit 304 is made to wait for an input of the administrator's filter control information setting instruction by the operation input unit 309 (step S22).

  Next, when the administrator operates the operation input unit 309 to input that the filter control information definition unit 304 defines and sets the filter control information, the filter control information definition unit 304 is operated by the operation input unit 309. The screen data generating unit 311 generates image data for setting the filter control information of the administrator, and the generated image data is displayed on the server device display unit 312, and the filter control information of the administrator is displayed. The setting input is waited (step S23).

  For example, the attribute definition unit 303 causes the screen data generation unit 311 to generate image data for setting each attribute and each attribute as shown in FIG.

  Next, when the administrator operates the operation input unit 309 and the filter information is set via the system control unit 313, the filter control information definition unit 304 includes the communication control unit 310 via the system control unit 313. The communication line 500 is established with the product information providing server device 200, and the set filter control information is output to the filter control information management unit 207 (step S24).

  Finally, when the filter control information is input, the filter control information management unit 207 stores the input filter control information therein (step S25).

  At this time, the administrator can select to cancel the setting of the structure information by operating the operation input unit 309, such as only deleting the attribute. If input, this operation is terminated.

  Next, an operation of a browsing process for browsing product information in the product information providing system of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an operation of browsing product information in the product information providing system.

  In addition, it is assumed that user information management unit 205 stores user information in advance, and role information management unit 206 stores role information in advance. Furthermore, it is assumed that filter control information is stored in the filter control information management unit 207 in advance, and product information is stored in the product information management unit 204 in advance.

  First, input information indicating that a product information browsing process is performed by the user operating the operation specifying unit, and a product desired to be browsed, and user identification information indicating a user account and a password thereof are input to the terminal control unit 405. Then (step S41), the terminal control unit 405 causes the data communication unit 404 to establish a communication line 500 with the application server device 300, and the filtering rule specifying unit 305 via the system control unit 313 of the application server device 300. The input information and the user identification information are output to (step S42).

  Next, the filtering rule specifying unit 305 of the application server apparatus 300 receives the input information and the user specifying information from the product control server 310 via the system control unit 313. The communication line 500 is established, and user information, role information, and filter control information are acquired from the user information management unit 205, role information management unit 206, and filter control information management unit 207 of the product information provision server device 200, respectively. (Step S43).

  Next, the filtering rule specifying unit 305 determines whether the user who wants to browse the product information has the right to browse the product information based on the input user identification information and the acquired user information (step S44) When the filtering rule specifying unit 305 determines that the user who desires to browse the product information does not have the right to browse the product information, the operation is terminated.

  Specifically, the filtering rule specifying unit 305 determines whether the account and password of the input user specifying information and the acquired user information match. Further, if the filtering rule specifying unit 305 determines that the user who desires to browse the product information does not have the title to browse the product information, the communication control unit indicates that the user does not have the title. The information is output to the communication terminal device 400 via 310, and the communication terminal device 400 displays this fact on the terminal device display unit 403, and ends this operation.

  On the other hand, when the filtering rule specifying unit 305 determines that the user who wants to view the product information has the right to view the product information, the filtering rule specifying unit 305 is input Based on the user specifying information and the acquired role information, the company or business to which the user operating the communication terminal device 400 belongs is specified, and the role in the specified company or business is specified (step S45).

  Next, the filtering rule specifying unit 305 extracts the attribute to be provided for the product information when browsing the product information based on the specified role and the acquired filter control information, and extracts the extracted structure information. The determined attribute is determined as specific attribute information (step S46).

  Next, the filtering rule specifying unit 305 acquires each product information related to the attribute from which the corresponding attribute is extracted, that is, each attribute value from the product information management of the product information providing server device 200 via the communication control unit 310, The structure information obtained by extracting the corresponding attribute and the attribute value are output to the terminal control unit 405 of the communication terminal device 400 via the communication control unit 310 (step S47).

  Finally, the terminal control unit 405 displays the attribute value output from the filtering rule specifying unit 305, that is, the product information, based on the structure information output from the filtering rule specifying unit 305 in the same manner as the terminal device display unit 403. (Step S48).

  Next, the operation of a registration process for registering product information in the product information providing system of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the operation of product information registration processing in the product information providing system.

  In addition, it is assumed that user information management unit 205 stores user information in advance, and role information management unit 206 stores role information in advance. Furthermore, it is assumed that filter control information is stored in the filter control information management unit 207 in advance, and product information is stored in the product information management unit 204 in advance.

  First, input information indicating that the product information registration process is performed by the user operating the operation specifying unit, the product desired to be registered, and user identification information indicating the user's account and its password are input to the terminal control unit 405. Then (step S51), the terminal control unit 405 causes the data communication unit 404 to establish a communication line 500 with the application server device 300, and the filtering rule specifying unit 305 via the system control unit 313 of the application server device 300. The input information and the user identification information are output to (step S52).

  Next, the filtering rule specifying unit 305 of the application server apparatus 300 receives the input information and the user specifying information from the product control server 310 via the system control unit 313. The communication line 500 is established, and user information, role information, and filter control information are acquired from the user information management unit 205, role information management unit 206, and filter control information management unit 207 of the product information provision server device 200, respectively. (Step S53).

  Next, the filtering rule specifying unit 305 determines, based on the input user specifying information and the acquired user information, whether or not there is a right to register the product information for a user who desires to register the product information (step S54) When the filtering rule specifying unit 305 determines that the user who desires registration of the product information does not have the authority to register the product information, this operation is terminated.

  Specifically, the filtering rule specifying unit 305 determines whether the account and password of the input user specifying information and the acquired user information match. Further, if the filtering rule specifying unit 305 determines that the user who desires to browse the product information does not have the title to browse the product information, the communication control unit indicates that the user does not have the title. The information is output to the communication terminal device 400 via 310, and the communication terminal device 400 displays this fact on the terminal device display unit 403, and ends this operation.

  On the other hand, when the filtering rule specifying unit 305 determines that the user who wants to register the product information has the right to register the product information, the filtering rule specifying unit 305 is input Based on the user specifying information and the acquired role information, the company or business to which the user operating the communication terminal device 400 belongs is specified, and the role in the specified company or business is specified (step S55).

  Next, the filtering rule specifying unit 305 extracts the attribute to be provided for the product information when browsing the product information based on the specified role and the acquired filter control information, and extracts the extracted structure information. The determined attribute is determined as specific attribute information (step S56).

  Next, the filtering rule specifying unit 305 acquires each product information related to the attribute from which the corresponding attribute is extracted, that is, each attribute value from the product information management of the product information providing server device 200 via the communication control unit 310. Then, the structure information from which the corresponding attribute is extracted and the attribute value are output to the input screen generation processing unit 307 (step S57).

  If the product information is not stored in the product information management unit 204 for the product that the user wishes to register, the filtering rule specifying unit 305 only applies the structure information extracted from the corresponding attribute to the input screen processing unit. Output.

  Next, the system control unit 313 allows the user to register the attribute value based on the structure information extracted from the corresponding attribute input to the input screen generation processing unit 307 and the attribute value or only the structure information. Image data is generated, and the generated image data is output to the terminal control unit 405 of the communication terminal apparatus 400 via the communication control unit 310, and the input of the registered attribute value is awaited (step S58).

  For example, the system control unit 313 causes the input screen generation unit to generate image data generated based on the structure information from which different attribute specific values are extracted, and outputs the generated image data to the communication terminal device 400.

  Next, the terminal control unit 405 displays the input image data on the terminal device display unit 403, and waits for registration of the attribute value in the displayed image data (step S59).

  Next, when the attribute value is registered by the user operating the operation specifying unit, the terminal control unit 405 displays the registered attribute value in the product information storage processing unit of the application server apparatus 300 via the data communication unit 404. It outputs to 308 (step S60).

  Finally, the product information storage processing unit 308 outputs the attribute value input by the system control unit 313 to the product information storage unit of the product information providing server device 200 via the communication control unit 310 and stores the product information. The unit records the input attribute value as product information having the attribute value or newly as product information (step S61).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when registering an attribute value to be provided, the merchandise information providing system 100 is based on the control information having an input condition for registering the attribute value based on the displayed image data. Since attribute values can be registered, product information composed of different attribute values for each product category, that is, product information having a different attribute value structure for each product category, can be easily and accurately displayed as image data. In addition, when registering the product information, it is possible to restrict input of attribute values to be registered.

  Therefore, when displaying attribute values by image data, the attribute values can be displayed in a predetermined display format. Therefore, even if the display format of the product information is changed, the product can be easily and accurately displayed. It is possible to display information, and even if product information attributes are added or changed, it is easy without changing the operation of the display processing of product information or management processing such as registration / recording of the product information In addition, it is possible to accurately add or change the attribute of the product information, and it is possible to eliminate a human error such as a user attribute value registration error.

  Further, the product information providing system 100 can provide the attribute to be provided from the product information in which a plurality of stored attributes are set based on the role of the user who should be provided with the product information specified based on the user information. Can be extracted, and at least one of provision of an attribute value indicating the value of the extracted attribute and registration control of the attribute value to be provided in the extracted attribute can be performed.

  Normally, a user who needs product information differs in required product information depending on the role, that is, the business with which the user is involved. For example, the product information required for each product differs depending on the user who purchases the product, the user who deals with the inquiry about the product from the customer, and the user who is in charge of advertising or introducing the product.

  On the other hand, as the information society evolves, various systems necessary for providing products such as product sales systems, product distribution systems, and support systems for such products will be introduced. The types of product information that must be increased.

  Therefore, since it is possible to accurately provide product information for each user role or to control registration of product information to be provided, each user provides or registers unnecessary information regarding product information such as unnecessary attributes. Therefore, even if the user's job is any one job, the product information can be handled easily and accurately.

  In addition, once each attribute is set for each product information, it is not necessary to maintain product information individually for each business, and it is possible to reduce the work load such as input and confirmation each time. In addition to reducing human error, even if the amount of information related to one product increases, product information can be provided or registration control can be performed easily and accurately.

  In this embodiment, the product classification selection unit 301, the attribute selection unit 302, the attribute definition unit 303, and the filter control information definition unit 304 are provided in the system control server device. May be provided in the communication terminal device 400 that can be used by the administrator, or may be provided in the communication terminal device 400 that is used both by the administrator and the user. However, when each unit is provided in the communication terminal device 400 shared by the administrator and the user, when the user uses the communication terminal device 400, the user cannot use each unit. Next, the terminal control unit 405 of the communication terminal device 400 controls. For example, the terminal control unit 405 requests an account and a password at the start of use of the communication terminal device 400, and determines whether the user is using the user or the administrator based on the account and password. Determine usage restrictions.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the product information management unit 204 of the present embodiment includes a product table composed of classification identification information and product identification information, product identification information, and attribute identification information. Each attribute value is stored using product information composed of an attribute value table composed of the attribute value and the attribute value, but as shown in FIG. , String type attribute values), attribute values composed of numeric values (hereinafter referred to as numeric attribute values), and attribute values composed of dates (hereinafter referred to as date type attribute values). Each attribute value may be stored for each type of storage, and as shown in FIGS. 23A, 23B, and 23C, these character string type attribute values, numeric type attribute values, and Date attribute value etc. Each is provided a table for each type of attribute values may be stored each attribute value in one product.

  In the present embodiment, the structure information setting process, the filter control information setting process, and the commodity information browsing process are performed using each unit of the commodity information providing server device 200, the application server device 300, and the communication terminal device 400. The product information registration process is executed on the application server device 300. The product information setting process, the filter control information setting process, the product information browsing process, and the product information registration process are performed on the application server device 300. A recording medium on which a program to be defined is recorded and a computer that reads the recording medium, and by controlling the product information providing server device 200 and the communication terminal device 400 by reading the program with this computer, the same as described above. Setting process of the relevant information, filter control information setting process, It may be performed browse processing and operation of the registration processing of the commodity information goods information.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure in one Embodiment of the merchandise information provision system which concerns on this application. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server apparatus for merchandise information provision in one Embodiment of a merchandise information provision system. It is an example of the classification information stored in the classification information management part of the server apparatus for goods information provision of this embodiment. It is an example of the attribute name information stored in the attribute dictionary management part of the server apparatus for goods information provision of one embodiment. It is an example of the structure information stored in the structure information management part of the server apparatus for goods information provision of one embodiment. It is an example of the merchandise information stored in the merchandise information management part of the server apparatus for merchandise information provision of this embodiment. It is an example of the user information stored in the user information management part of the server apparatus for goods information provision of one embodiment. It is an example of the role information stored in the role information management part of the server apparatus for goods information provision of this embodiment. It is an example of the filter control information stored in the filter control information management part of the server apparatus for goods information provision of one embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the application server apparatus in one Embodiment of a merchandise information provision system. It is an example of the image data of the classification | category list | wrist produced | generated in the screen data production | generation part of the application server apparatus of this embodiment. It is an example of the image data of the structure information produced | generated in the screen data production | generation part of the application server apparatus of this embodiment. It is an example of the image data for setting the attribute to define produced | generated in the screen data production | generation part of the application server apparatus of this embodiment. It is an example of the image data data at the time of defining the structure of the attribute to define produced | generated in the screen data production | generation part of the application server apparatus of this embodiment. It is the other example of the image data data at the time of setting the attribute value of the attribute to define produced | generated in the screen data production | generation part of the application server apparatus of this embodiment. It is an example of the screen data at the time of setting the filter control information produced | generated in the screen data production | generation part of the application server apparatus of this embodiment. It is an example of the screen data at the time of registering the attribute value produced | generated in the input screen production | generation process part of the application server apparatus of this embodiment. It is the other example of the screen data at the time of registering the attribute value produced | generated in the input screen production | generation process part of the application server apparatus of this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the communication terminal device in one Embodiment of a merchandise information provision system. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement of the definition setting process of the merchandise information of one Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement of the browsing process of the merchandise information of one Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the registration process of the merchandise information of one Embodiment. It is the other example (I) of the merchandise information stored in the merchandise information management part of the server apparatus for merchandise information provision of this embodiment. It is the other example (II) of the merchandise information stored in the merchandise information management part of the server apparatus for merchandise information provision of this embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Product information provision system 200 ... Product information provision server apparatus 201 ... Classification information management part 202 ... Attribute dictionary management part 203 ... Structure information management part 204 ... Product information management part 205 ... User information management part 206 ... Role information management part 207 ... Filter control information management unit 208 ... Data communication management unit 209 ... ROM / RAM
210 ... server ancestor control unit 300 ... application server device 301 ... product classification information selection unit 302 ... attribute selection unit 303 ... attribute definition unit 304 ... filter control information definition unit 305 ... filtering rule specification unit 306 ... product information extraction unit 307 ... input Screen generation processing unit 308 ... Product information storage processing unit 309 ... Operation input unit 310 ... Communication control unit 311 ... Screen data generation unit 312 ... Server device display unit 313 ... System control unit 314 ... ROM / RAM
400 ... Communication terminal device 401 ... Operation setting unit 402 ... Input screen execution unit 403 ... Terminal device display unit 404 ... Data communication unit 405 ... Terminal control unit 406 ... ROM / RAM
500… Communication line

Claims (12)

A product information providing system that provides product information that is information on a product by displaying an attribute value indicating the attribute of the product on a display unit for each type of product,
Storage means for preliminarily storing control information that is information for controlling a format related to display of the attribute value when performing at least one of registration of the attribute value to be provided or provision of the attribute value;
Generating means for generating at least one of image data for registering the attribute value or image data for providing the already registered attribute value based on the stored control information;
Display control means for displaying the generated image data on the display means;
A product information providing system characterized by comprising: The product information providing system according to claim 1,
When registering the attribute value to be provided,
The storage means stores in advance the control information having an input condition when registering the attribute value,
A product information providing system comprising registration means for registering the attribute value according to the control information based on the displayed image data. The product information providing system according to claim 2,
In the case where the storage unit stores the input format information as control information, the information specifying the input as one of a multi-value, a value with an option, or a value with the input restriction is used as the attribute value. A merchandise information providing system characterized by storing as input conditions. In the merchandise information providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The storage means stores at least one of display format information defining a display format of the attribute value or display area information defining a display area of the attribute value in the image data as the control information. Product information provision system featuring In the merchandise information provision system according to claim 4,
When the storage unit stores the display format information as control information, at least one information of character format when displaying the attribute value or information of character type when displaying the attribute value Is stored as the display format information. In the merchandise information provision system according to claim 4,
When the storage means stores the display area information as control information, storing at least one of the height or width of the display area when displaying the attribute value as the display area information. Product information provision system featuring In the merchandise information provision system according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The product information providing system, wherein the registered attribute value to be provided is stored in the storage means. A product information providing method for providing product information, which is information on the product, by displaying an attribute value indicating the attribute of the product for each type of product,
An acquisition step of acquiring control information, which is information for controlling a format related to display of the attribute value, from the storage means when performing at least one of registration of the attribute value to be provided or provision of the attribute value;
Based on the acquired control information, a generation step of generating at least one of image data for registering the attribute value or image data for providing the already registered attribute value;
A display step of displaying the generated image data;
A method for providing product information, comprising: The product information providing method according to claim 8,
In the case of registering the attribute value to be provided, and in the acquisition step, when acquiring the control information having an input condition when registering the attribute value,
A product information providing method comprising: a registration step of registering the attribute value according to the control information based on the displayed image data. A product information providing program for providing product information, which is information on the product, by causing the computer to display an attribute value indicating the attribute of the product on the display unit for each type of product,
The computer,
An acquisition means for acquiring control information, which is information for controlling a format related to display of the attribute value, from the storage means when performing at least one of registration of the attribute value to be provided or provision of the attribute value;
Generating means for generating at least one of image data for registering the attribute value or image data for providing the already-registered attribute value based on the acquired control information;
Display control means for displaying the generated image data on a display means;
Product information providing program characterized by functioning as The product information providing program according to claim 10,
When registering the attribute value to be provided,
The computer,
The acquisition means for acquiring the control information having an input condition when registering the attribute value;
A product information providing program that functions as registration control means for registering the attribute value in accordance with the control information based on the displayed image data.   An information recording medium on which the product information providing program according to claim 10 or 11 is recorded so as to be readable by a computer.

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