JP2007323392A - Data processor, program and storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a data processor capable of easily changing the definition of a flow when specific information is included in data or information regarding the data. <P>SOLUTION: The data processor 30 comprises: a program storage part 31 for relating a workflow identifier to a workflow execution program to cause processing to be executed in accordance with the workflow and storing the identifier and the program; a processing contents storage part 32 for storing specific information and processing contents while relating them to each other; a corresponding information storage part 33 for storing the processing content and the workflow identifier while relating them to each other; and a selection unit 35 for reading out the workflow execution program from the program storage part 31 in response to the reception of a processing request including input data or the like and the workflow identifier, determining whether there are data coincident with specific information or not, and when coincident data exist, selecting the workflow identifier from the corresponding information storage part 33 and continuously executing processing in accordance with the workflow regarding the selected workflow identifier. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a data processing device that processes input data according to a workflow, a program that causes a computer to process the data according to the workflow, and a recording medium that records the program.

  As business has become more complex in recent years, workflows that not only output the output of business applications but also use the output for the next business have become widespread.

  As a technology for realizing such a workflow, a flow for processing data is defined in advance, a program is configured and registered, and when data is input, the processing can be executed according to the flow. A technique and a technique that allows a plurality of flows to be continuously executed by defining a plurality of such flows and linking them have been proposed (for example, see Patent Documents 1 to 3).

  According to Patent Document 1, a plurality of client devices constituting a plurality of groups and a plurality of servers corresponding to each of the plurality of groups are connected to a network, and control for performing a series of workflows in each group is performed. A workflow support system has been proposed. Among the inventions and ideas made by the self-development department, it is more accurate and quick to have a person with a certain technical level perform the examination than the examiner of the self-development department examines it. In addition, products developed by self-developed departments are generally integrated with a wide range of technologies, and it is better to have reviewers from other development departments perform the review than the reviewers from the self-developed departments. High quality and quick examination. In view of this, this system is an electronic system that performs a series of workflows when each server includes a flow control unit and receives information indicating that a special examination is instructed by a client device and the address of a special examiner. The document is sent to a special examiner to perform a special flow for examination, so that workflow processing can be performed flexibly and efficiently.

  According to Patent Document 2, in order to easily change the route and maintain the continuity of business processing between departments, the order of data exchange between departments according to the job name included in the data is stored in the storage unit. A system has been proposed in which a main workflow that defines the data and a sub-workflow that defines in what order the data is sent to the person in charge according to job type information included in the data has been proposed. Each department post office is provided with a child post office. When the child post office receives data, the child post office reads and executes a sub-workflow based on job type information included in the data.

  According to Patent Document 3, there is proposed an electronic computer system capable of coordinating workflows without increasing the number of times of communication between systems even if a change occurs in the state or attribute value of the workflow. In this electronic computer system, when one work of an electronic computer provided with transmission / reception means activates a work of another electronic computer, monitoring condition information regarding the work of the other electronic computer and action information corresponding thereto are transmitted to the transmission / reception means. Then, after receiving the work end signal of the other electronic computer processed based on the information by the transmitting / receiving means, the next work is processed.

In the system described above, the determination of the flow to be applied is executed internally based on identification information such as the creator and transmission destination of data. In this case, the data to be input to the flow should be correct, but depending on the contents of the data, handling with the flow may be a problem. If the processing executed at the end point of the input data flow is printing, and the confidential information is included in the content of the data, there is a possibility that information leakage will occur from the printed matter generated by the printing. In such cases, the flow definition must be reconstructed.
JP 2001-155103 A JP-A-10-111888 JP 2003-6394 A

  As described above, when data is processed according to a flow, even if confidential data or personal information is included in the data, printing, FAX transmission, or the like is executed. In such a case, it is possible to prevent information leakage by reconstructing the flow definition and encrypting it before printing, FAX transmission, or the like. However, it is not easy to reconstruct the flow definition, and there is a case where encryption is not desired for all input data. That is, encryption is not required when confidential information or personal information is not included. Therefore, there is a demand for an apparatus that can perform processing such as encryption only when specific information is included and can easily change the flow definition.

  The present invention has been made by paying attention to the fact that a flow definition can be easily changed as needed by adding a workflow only when specific information is included in data or data-related information. When print data is input and the flow up to print output is performed as a workflow, if the print data contains personal information or confidential information, an additional workflow to encrypt the data is selected and executed. Since the output data is encrypted, information leakage can be prevented.

That is, according to the present invention, a data processing device that executes processing according to a workflow for input data,
Program storage means for storing a workflow identifier and a workflow execution program for executing processing according to the workflow in association with each other;
Correspondence information storage means for associating and storing the processing content associated with specific information and the workflow identifier;
In response to receiving a processing request including data input by a user, data-related information, and a workflow identifier, the workflow execution program is read from the program storage unit based on the workflow identifier included in the processing request, An execution unit that executes processing of the data according to a workflow associated with the workflow identifier;
Whether any of the data and the data-related information received by the execution unit and the processed data processed by the execution unit match the specific information stored in the correspondence information storage unit If it is determined that there is a match, the processing content is identified based on the matching information, a workflow identifier is selected from the correspondence information storage unit based on the identified processing content, and the selected And a selection unit that continuously executes the process according to the workflow associated with the workflow identifier.

  The correspondence information storage unit stores priority information indicating a processing order in association with the plurality of workflow identifiers with respect to the processing contents associated with the plurality of workflow identifiers.

  Workflow priority order information set in advance, and when a plurality of workflow identifiers are selected based on the specified processing content, the workflow processing order associated with the plurality of workflow identifiers based on the priority order information Order determination means for causing the selection unit to transmit the plurality of workflow identifiers in the order.

  The workflow may be composed of a plurality of jobs, and the workflow execution program may be composed of a plurality of job processing programs for executing each of the plurality of jobs.

According to the present invention, there is also provided a computer program that causes a computer to execute processing on input data according to a workflow, wherein the computer stores a workflow identifier and a workflow execution program that executes processing according to the workflow in association with each other. Program storage means, and correspondence information storage means for storing the processing content associated with specific information and the workflow identifier in association with each other, and the computer program includes:
In response to receiving a processing request including data input by a user, data-related information, and a workflow identifier, the workflow execution program is read from the program storage unit based on the workflow identifier included in the processing request, Performing the processing of the data according to a workflow associated with the workflow identifier;
Determining whether any of the data, the data related information, and processed processed data matches the specific information stored in the correspondence information storage means;
If it is determined that there is a match, the processing content is specified based on the matching information, and a workflow identifier is selected from the correspondence information storage unit based on the specified processing content;
A computer program can be provided that causes the computer to execute a step of continuously executing processing according to a workflow associated with the selected workflow identifier.

  The correspondence information storage means stores priority order information indicating the order of processing for the processing contents associated with a plurality of workflow identifiers in association with the plurality of workflow identifiers, and in the selecting step, The step of determining whether or not the number of workflow identifiers is one, and the step of selecting a workflow identifier based on the priority information when it is determined that the number is not one can be executed.

  The computer stores preset workflow priority information, and the selecting step includes the step of determining whether or not the workflow identifier is one and the priority is determined when the number is not one. It is also possible to execute a step of determining a workflow processing order based on the ranking information and a step of selecting a workflow identifier associated with the workflow based on the order.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a computer-readable recording medium on which the computer program is recorded.

  According to the present invention, if the data holds specific information after the processing is performed on the input data according to the workflow, the workflow for processing the specific information can be executed. Thereby, strong security can be applied to data including personal information, and no security can be applied to data such as product information.

  Further, according to the present invention, when the data holds specific information, it is possible to reliably perform the processing that the user wants to perform.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, when there are a plurality of workflow candidates for processing data, the priority can be set, so that the user can control the workflow for executing the processing.

  Further, according to the present invention, since the workflow is composed of one or more jobs, various processes can be performed on the input data.

  The present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown in the drawings. First, the configuration of a network system including a data processing apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. A network system 10 shown in FIG. 1 includes a network 11 such as the Internet or an intranet, a plurality of data processing devices 12 connected to the network 11, and a plurality of data processing devices 12 connected to the network 11 and via the network 11. And a client 13 that communicates with the client. Here, although it is set as the structure which communicates via the network 11, the structure only of the data processor 12 may be sufficient. A plurality of clients 13 may be connected to the network 11.

  The data processing device 12 may be any device capable of handling data, and has a personal computer, a printer, a fax device, a scanner device, and these functions that can process data according to a workflow. Mobile communication devices such as digital multifunction peripherals, other digital home appliances, mobile phones, and PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) can be used.

  The data processing device 12 includes a communication unit that receives input data from the client 13, a processor that processes the received data, and a storage device such as a memory or HDD that stores a computer program that causes the processor to perform desired processing. . If it is said printer, in addition to the said communication means, a processor, memory, and a memory | storage device, the printing means for printing output and an image output, the paper feed means which sends printing paper, etc. are further included. Further, the facsimile apparatus and the scanner apparatus further include a facsimile transmission unit and a data reading unit. These apparatuses can include input means for setting resolution and magnification, and inputting a FAX number.

  The client 13 includes an input unit and a communication unit, so that the user can input data and transmit the input data to the data processing device 12. Therefore, the client 13 may be any device provided with an input means and a communication device. For example, the above-described personal computer, printer, fax device, scanner device, digital multifunction device, mobile phone, PDA, etc. Can be used. For example, when the client 13 shown in FIG. 1 is a PDA and each of the four data processing devices 12 is a personal computer, a printer, a fax device, and a scanner device, and print data is transmitted from the PDA, the printer outputs a print or image Output processing can be performed.

  First, the workflow will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the data processing device 12 will be described as a digital multifunction peripheral. This digital multi-function peripheral can execute data processing according to the four workflows A, B, C, and D shown in FIG. These processes can be performed by reading a computer program from a memory or a storage device according to a workflow and executing the computer program by a processor.

  A workflow A shown in FIG. 2A shows a flow of processing for print output or image output when print data is input by a user. In this workflow A, only job A for print output or image output is executed. That is, the digital multi-function peripheral that is the data processing device 12 receives print data from the client 13 and starts processing, performs print output or image output in job A, and ends the processing.

  In the workflow B shown in FIG. 2B, when print data is input by the user, in addition to print output or image output, the print data or output data after processing this print data is output to another workflow. The flow of the process which transfers is shown. In this workflow B, a job A for print output or image output and a job B for transfer to another workflow are executed. That is, the digital multi-function peripheral receives print data from the client 13 and starts processing, performs print output or image output in job A, transfers data to another workflow in job B, and ends the processing. For example, the data is transferred to another data processing device 12, and the data processing device 12 is made to process the transferred data.

  The workflow C shown in FIG. 2 (c) is necessary for failure analysis by removing noise that removes irrelevant data, setting the output destination and type of log message, and message level when FAX data is input by the user. It shows the flow of processing to collect and store encrypted information. In this workflow C, a job C for noise removal, a job D for logging, and a job E for encryption and storage are executed. That is, the digital multi-function peripheral receives FAX data from the client 13, starts processing, removes noise in job C, subsequently logs in job D, and then encrypts and saves data in job E. Then, the process ends. When the data printed on the paper is faxed, irrelevant data is generated due to the presence of dirt or dust when reading the data. Since noise removal performs only necessary data, such irrelevant data is removed. In logging, logs (records) are collected to monitor access control violations and suspicious accesses. By performing this logging, it is possible to recover by relying on the log, or to take measures to prevent the recurrence by searching for the cause. In encryption, data is converted according to a predetermined rule. For example, encryption can be performed by public key cryptography using two keys (a public key and a private key) to be paired, and a private key cryptography using the same key for both.

  The workflow D shown in FIG. 2D shows the flow of processing for removing noise, removing encrypted data, storing the data, and compressing the data when the scan data is input by the user. Is. In this workflow D, job C for noise removal, job E for encryption and storage, and job F for data compression are executed. The scan data includes image data and has a large data capacity. When the data capacity is large, it takes a long time to greatly reduce the memory capacity of the memory or the storage device and transmit / receive data on the network. Therefore, a compression process for reducing the capacity is performed in accordance with a certain procedure while maintaining the meaning of the data.

  In FIG. 2D, processing is started upon receiving scan data from the user, noise is removed in job C, data is then encrypted and stored in job E, data is compressed in job F, and processing is performed. Exit. A workflow is not limited to one job, and can include a plurality of jobs. In order to realize these jobs, the workflow execution program can be composed of a plurality of job execution programs.

  Next, the data processing apparatus of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The data processing device 30 includes a program storage unit 31, a processing content storage unit 32, a correspondence information storage unit 33, an execution unit 34, and a selection unit 35. The program storage unit 31, the processing content storage unit 32, and the correspondence information storage unit 33 correspond to the memory and the storage device, and the execution unit 34 and the selection unit 35 correspond to the processor. Here, the program storage unit is configured as the program storage unit 31, and the correspondence information storage unit is configured as the processing content storage unit 32 and the correspondence information storage unit 33. Note that the correspondence information storage unit may be configured by a single storage unit without being separated into the processing content storage unit 32 and the correspondence information storage unit 33.

  The program storage unit 31 stores a workflow identifier for identifying a workflow and a workflow execution program for executing processing according to the workflow in association with each other. In the case of the workflow A shown in FIG. 2, the workflow identifier can be A, and the workflow execution program can be a program for executing print output or image output. The workflow identifier may be any character, symbol, or numerical value as long as it can identify the workflow. For example, it may be “A”, “B”, or “C”.

  The processing content storage unit 32 stores specific information and processing content in association with each other. The correspondence information storage unit 33 stores the processing content and the workflow identifier in association with each other. Specific information and processing contents will be described later.

  The execution unit 34 responds to the reception of the processing request including the data input by the user, the data related information, and the workflow identifier from the program storage unit 31 based on the workflow identifier included in the processing request. And processing the data included in the processing request according to the workflow associated with the workflow identifier. The execution unit 34 receives the workflow identifier transmitted by the selection unit 35, reads the workflow execution program corresponding to the workflow identifier from the program storage unit 31, and executes the workflow execution program.

  Whether the selection unit 35 matches the specific information stored in the processing content storage unit 32 among the data and data related information received by the execution unit 34 and the processed data processed by the execution unit 34. Determine whether or not. If there is a match, the processing content is specified based on the matching information, and the workflow identifier is selected from the correspondence information storage unit 33 based on the specified processing content. The selected workflow identifier is transmitted to the execution unit 34, and as described above, the process is continuously executed according to the workflow associated with the selected workflow identifier.

  FIG. 4 illustrates specific information and processing content stored in the processing content storage unit 32. In order to associate specific information with the processing content, it is stored as a table. The table 400 includes an information field 410 that stores specific information, and a processing content field 420 that stores associated processing content. In the table 400 shown in FIG. 4, information such as “data creator is aaa”, “data creator is bbb”, and “personal information is included” is stored in the information field 410. The processing content field 420 associated with the information field 410 stores the processing content to be executed such as “log acquisition” and “encryption”. Therefore, when “aaa” or “bbb” is included in the data input by the user and the data related information, it indicates that the process of “log acquisition” is executed, and the address, telephone number, mail address When personal information such as a card number is included, it indicates that the process “encryption” is executed.

  FIG. 5 exemplifies a workflow identifier as a processing content stored in the correspondence information storage unit 33 and an executable workflow. This is also stored as a table in order to associate the processing contents with the workflow identifier. This table 500 includes a processing content field 510 for storing processing content, a corresponding workflow field 520 for storing an associated workflow identifier, and a priority for instructing the processing order when the corresponding workflow field 520 includes a plurality of workflows. And a ranking field 530.

  In the table 500 shown in FIG. 5, the processing content field 510 stores information similar to the processing content “log acquisition” and “encryption” stored in the processing content field 420 shown in FIG. 4. The corresponding workflow field 520 stores a workflow identifier related to the workflow execution program for realizing the processing content. In the priority field 530, priority information indicating the order of processing when a plurality of workflow identifiers are stored in the corresponding workflow field 520 is stored.

  In FIG. 5, “log acquisition” and “encryption” are stored in the processing content field 510, and workflow identifiers “D” and “E” are stored in the corresponding workflow field 520. In addition, since the corresponding workflow field 520 includes two “D” and “E”, the priority identifier field 530 includes a workflow identifier, a rank, such as “(1) D” and “(2) E”. Is stored in association with a numerical value indicating.

  The selection unit 35 shown in FIG. 3 receives from the execution unit 34 the data received from the user, the data related information, and the processed data processed by the execution unit 34, and includes the data, the data related information, and the processed data. Whether there is information that matches the specific information included in the information field 410 of FIG. Note that the data is print data, FAX data, and scan data as described above, and the data related information is information related to the data, for example, the date and time when the data was created, the creator, and the like. Here, when “aaa” or “bbb” is included in the data input by the user, data related information, or processed data, it indicates that the process of “log acquisition” is executed, When personal information such as a telephone number, e-mail address, card number, etc. is included, it indicates that processing called “encryption” is executed.

  The selection unit 35 receives the processing contents such as “log acquisition” and “encryption”, searches the processing content field 510 of FIG. 5 based on the processing contents, and selects a workflow identifier corresponding to the processing content field 510. When a plurality of workflow identifiers are included, a workflow identifier having a higher priority is selected based on the priority information. The selected workflow identifier is sent to the execution unit 34 and processed as described above. When a plurality of workflow identifiers are included, the processing is continuously executed according to the priority order.

  A priority order field 530 as shown in FIG. 5 may be provided, and the priority order may be set in advance. However, when a plurality of workflow identifiers are selected according to the preset workflow priority order information, Order determination means for determining the order of processing of workflows associated with a plurality of workflow identifiers based on the workflow identifiers may be included. In this case, the order determination unit causes the selection unit 35 to transmit a plurality of workflow identifiers in the determined order.

  For example, it is assumed that the data input by the user is “print data”, the workflow identifier transmitted together with the data is “B”, and the data includes personal information. The execution unit 34 receives the workflow identifier “B”, reads the workflow execution program corresponding to “B” from the program storage unit 31, and executes the job B. In job B, processing for transferring data to another workflow is executed along with print output or image output. The received data includes personal information, and the selection unit 35 specifies a process to be executed from the process content storage unit 32 and selects a workflow identifier from the correspondence information storage unit 33. Here, if the processing content to be executed is “encryption” and the workflow identifier corresponding to this “encryption” is “D”, the workflow identifier “D” is selected. The selection unit 35 sends the workflow identifier “D” to the execution unit 34, and the execution unit 34 reads the workflow execution program related to the workflow identifier “D” from the program storage unit 31 and executes it. In this way, as shown in FIG. 6, two workflows can be continuously executed.

  So far, the case where the program storage unit 31, the processing content storage unit 32, and the correspondence information storage unit 33 are configured in one data processing device has been described, but these are configured in two different devices. You can also. In this case, as shown in FIG. 1, two devices can be connected via the network 11, and a URI (Uniform Resource Identifier), which is a description method indicating the location of information resources existing on the network, or IP (Internet) Protocol) Identification information such as an address can be added to the table and communicated to execute the processing.

  Further, three or more different devices may be provided with each storage unit, and the device X may be configured as workflows A and B, the device Y as workflows C and D, and the device Z as workflow E. In this case, each apparatus can be mounted with a directory server having a directory such as UDDI (Universal Description Discovery and Integration) that enables searching and inquiry of Web services existing on the network. These workflows are registered in the UDDI directory, and access to this directory from a client is an HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) -based XML (eXtensible Markup Language) data communication protocol such as a Web (World Wide Web) browser. It can be performed by a SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) compatible application. Moreover, it is also possible to use CORBA (Common Object Request Broker Architecture) that enables communication between objects and access using IIOP (Internet Inter-ORB Protocol) that is a protocol for exchanging messages between different objects. .

  With reference to FIG. 7 to FIG. 9, processing performed by the data processing apparatus of the present invention, and processing performed by executing the computer program when configured as a computer program will be described. In the process shown in FIG. 7, first, when a user inputs data, data related information, and a workflow identifier, a process request including them is generated. The data processing apparatus receives the processing request (S700). In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the processing request is received via the network 11. Next, the execution unit retrieves the workflow identifier from the processing request, reads out the associated workflow execution program from the program storage unit based on the workflow identifier, and executes it (S710). If the workflow is print output processing, print output is performed.

  When the processing by the execution unit is completed, the selection unit receives processed data executed by the execution unit in addition to the data and data related information received by the execution unit. The selection unit determines whether there is data, data related information, or processed data that matches the specific information stored in the processing content storage unit (S720). When there is something that matches the specific information stored in the processing content storage unit, the processing content associated with the specific information is read from the processing content storage unit.

  Based on the processing content, a workflow identifier associated with the processing content is selected from the correspondence information storage unit (S730). The selection unit sends the selected workflow identifier to the execution unit. Returning to S710, the execution unit reads the workflow execution program based on the workflow identifier and continuously executes the processing. If there is no match in S720, the process ends (S740).

  In the process shown in FIG. 8, as in the process shown in FIG. 7, a process request including data, data related information, and a workflow identifier is received by a user input (S800). Next, the execution unit reads and executes the related workflow execution program from the program storage unit based on the workflow identifier (S810). The selection unit determines whether any of the data, the data related information, or the processed data processed in S810 matches the specific information stored in the processing content storage unit (S820). If there is a match, a workflow identifier is selected from the correspondence information storage unit (S830).

  In the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the selection unit determines whether there is one selected workflow identifier (S840). In one case, the process returns to S810, and based on the workflow identifier, the execution unit reads the workflow execution program and continuously executes the process. If there are two or more, one of them is selected according to the priority order information (S850), the process returns to S810, and the same process is continued. In this case, in the next S850, the next priority is selected. If there is no match in S820, the process is terminated (S860).

  In the process shown in FIG. 9, as in the process shown in FIG. 8, a process request including data, data related information, and a workflow identifier is received by a user input (S900). Next, the execution unit reads and executes the related workflow execution program from the program storage unit based on the workflow identifier (S910). The selection unit determines whether any of the data, the data related information, or the processed data processed in S910 matches the specific information stored in the processing content storage unit (S920). If there is a match, a workflow identifier is selected from the correspondence information storage unit (S930).

  The selection unit determines whether there is one selected workflow identifier (S940). In one case, the process returns to S910, and based on the workflow identifier, the execution unit reads the workflow execution program and continuously executes the process. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 9, in the case of two or more, the priority is determined by the order determination means, and one of the workflow identifiers is selected in that order (S950), and the process returns to S910 and the same processing is continued. And execute. In this case, in the next S950, the next priority determined is selected. If no match is found in S920, the process ends (S960).

  Although the present invention has been described with the embodiments shown in the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown in the drawings, and other embodiments, additions, modifications, deletions, etc. It can be changed within the range that can be conceived by a trader, and any embodiment is included in the scope of the present invention as long as the effects and effects of the present invention are exhibited.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Network system, 11 ... Network, 12 ... Data processing apparatus, 13 ... Client, 30 ... Data processing apparatus, 31 ... Program storage part, 32 ... Processing content storage part, 33 ... Corresponding information storage part, 34 ... Execution unit, 35 ... selected unit, 400 ... table, 410 ... information field, 420 ... processing content field, 500 ... table, 510 ... processing content field, 520 ... corresponding workflow field, 530 ... priority field

Claims (8)

A data processing apparatus that executes processing on input data according to a workflow,
Program storage means for storing a workflow identifier and a workflow execution program for executing processing according to the workflow in association with each other;
Correspondence information storage means for associating and storing the processing content associated with specific information and the workflow identifier;
In response to receiving a processing request including data input by a user, data-related information, and a workflow identifier, the workflow execution program is read from the program storage unit based on the workflow identifier included in the processing request, An execution unit that executes processing of the data according to a workflow associated with the workflow identifier;
Whether any of the data and the data-related information received by the execution unit and the processed data processed by the execution unit match the specific information stored in the correspondence information storage unit If it is determined that there is a match, the processing content is identified based on the matching information, the workflow identifier is selected from the correspondence information storage unit based on the identified processing content, and the selected A data processing device comprising: a selection unit that continuously executes processing according to a workflow associated with the workflow identifier.   The data processing device according to claim 1, wherein the correspondence information storage unit stores priority information indicating a processing order in association with the plurality of workflow identifiers with respect to the processing content associated with the plurality of workflow identifiers. .   Workflow priority order information set in advance, and when a plurality of workflow identifiers are selected based on the specified processing content, the workflow processing order associated with the plurality of workflow identifiers based on the priority order information The data processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: an order determining unit that determines the workflow identifier and causes the selection unit to transmit the plurality of workflow identifiers in the order.   The data according to claim 1, wherein the workflow is composed of a plurality of jobs, and the workflow execution program is composed of a plurality of job processing programs that execute each of the plurality of jobs. Processing equipment. A computer program that causes a computer to execute processing on input data according to a workflow, wherein the computer associates and stores a workflow identifier and a workflow execution program that executes processing according to the workflow; Correspondence information storage means for associating and storing the processing content associated with information and the workflow identifier, and the computer program includes:
In response to receiving a processing request including data input by a user, data-related information, and a workflow identifier, the workflow execution program is read from the program storage unit based on the workflow identifier included in the processing request, Performing the processing of the data according to a workflow associated with the workflow identifier;
Determining whether any of the data, the data related information, and processed processed data matches the specific information stored in the correspondence information storage means;
If it is determined that there is a match, the processing content is specified based on the matching information, and a workflow identifier is selected from the correspondence information storage unit based on the specified processing content;
A computer program causing the computer to execute a step of continuously executing a process according to a workflow associated with a selected workflow identifier.   The correspondence information storage means stores priority order information indicating the order of processing for the processing contents associated with a plurality of workflow identifiers in association with the plurality of workflow identifiers, and in the selecting step, The computer program according to claim 5, wherein a step of determining whether or not there is one workflow identifier and a step of selecting a workflow identifier based on the priority order information when it is determined that the number is not one are executed.   The computer stores preset workflow priority information, and the selecting step includes the step of determining whether or not the workflow identifier is one and the priority is determined when the number is not one. 6. The computer program according to claim 5, wherein a step of determining a workflow processing order based on the ranking information and a step of selecting a workflow identifier associated with the workflow based on the order are executed. The computer-readable recording medium with which the computer program of any one of Claims 5-7 was recorded.

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