JP2011070355A - Information processor, information processing method and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information processing apparatus for preventing influence on business by data used at learning. <P>SOLUTION: The information processing apparatus includes an application performing part 105 for allowing an application with a learning mode, which is stored in an application storage part 101 and performed by two performance modes, i.e., a business mode and a learning mode by switching the two modes to be performed in the performance mode, corresponding to an operation for designating the performance mode received by a receiving part 104; reading and/or writing data related to processing to be performed by the application with the learning mode with respect to a first data storage part 102, when the application is performed in the business mode; and reading and/or writing data related to processing to be performed by the application with the learning mode with respect to a second data storage part 103, when the application is performed in the learning mode. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus capable of learning about operation of application software and the like.

  In an organization such as a company, a so-called business management system is used as an information processing apparatus for managing business in various fields such as product management, sales management, and salary management in order to perform business (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In such a conventional information processing apparatus, a user learns an application operation method and an operation method by executing and operating application software actually used for business.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-18402 (first page, FIG. 1 etc.)

  However, when executing application software actually used for business and learning about the operation of the application software, for example, data input as a sample for learning is stored in a database or the like used in actual business Because it is accumulated, if sample data is left in the database, or if information necessary for the job is overwritten by sample data, the job will be processed with incorrect data or data processing will not be possible. As a result, there is a problem that there is a risk that the business may be hindered.

  The information processing apparatus of the present invention is application software that can be executed by switching between two execution modes, a business mode that is an execution mode used in business and a learning mode that is an execution mode used in learning of operations. An application storage unit that can store an application with a learning mode, and data that is read and / or written in a process executed by the application with a learning mode when the application with a learning mode is executed in the business mode can be stored A first data storage unit, and a second data storage unit capable of storing data to be read and / or written in a process executed by the application with the learning mode when the application with the learning mode is executed in the learning mode. Run mode A reception unit that receives an operation from a user including an operation that specifies an operation, and an execution mode that corresponds to an operation that specifies an execution mode received by the reception unit, and an application with a learning mode is executed and is also executed in a business mode In some cases, the data associated with the process executed by the application with the learning mode is read and / or written to the first data storage unit, and when executing in the learning mode, the application with the learning mode is used. An information processing apparatus includes: an application execution unit that reads and / or writes data related to a process to be executed with respect to the second data storage unit.

  With this configuration, when the learning mode is designated, the second data storage unit different from the first data storage unit used for reading and / or writing data in the business mode is used for reading and / or writing data. be able to. As a result, for example, in the learning mode, data used for actual work can be read and written to learn more practical operations, and the data accumulated in the learning mode can be used in the work mode by mistake. It can be prevented from being done. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the data used at the time of learning from affecting the business.

  In the information processing apparatus according to the present invention, in the information processing apparatus, the application execution unit may store execution mode specifying information that is information indicating an execution mode specified by an operation received by the receiving unit. An execution mode correspondence information storage means capable of storing execution mode correspondence information, which is information indicating a correspondence relationship between the first data storage unit and the second data storage unit, and the execution mode, and the correspondence management information. Storage unit determining means for determining the first data storage unit or the second data storage unit associated with the execution mode specified by the specification information, and the first data storage unit or the second data storage unit determined by the storage unit determination unit Is an information processing apparatus having data read / write means for writing and / or reading data.

  With such a configuration, the storage unit used for data reading and / or writing can be designated as either the first data storage unit or the second data storage unit depending on the learning mode, depending on the data used during learning. It is possible to prevent the business from being affected.

  In addition, the information processing apparatus according to the present invention is an application software that can be executed by switching between two execution modes, a business mode that is an execution mode used in business and a learning mode that is an execution mode used in operation learning. An application storage unit that can store an application with a learning mode and a data storage unit that can store data that is read and / or written in a process executed by the application with a learning mode, and that specifies an execution mode In the case of running the application with the learning mode in the execution mode corresponding to the operation that specifies the execution mode received by the reception unit that receives the operation from the user including the By application with learning mode An application execution unit that limits the write to the data storage unit of the data associated with the row is being processed, an information processing apparatus having a.

  With this configuration, the data storage unit is used for data writing only when the learning mode is not specified, and when the learning mode is specified, the data storage unit cannot be used for data writing. For example, in the learning mode, it is possible to prevent erroneous writing on data used for actual work, and to prevent the data used during learning from affecting the work. be able to.

  In the information processing apparatus of the present invention, in the information processing apparatus, the application execution unit is a learning mode designation that is information indicating whether or not the execution mode designated by the operation accepted by the accepting unit is a learning mode. A learning mode storage means capable of storing information, a write destination determination means for determining a data write destination in the data storage section only when the learning mode designation information indicates that the execution mode is not the learning mode, and a storage An information processing apparatus having data writing means for writing data into the data storage section determined by the section determination means.

  With this configuration, the storage unit used for data writing can be designated as the data storage unit only when not in the learning mode, and the data used at the time of learning can be prevented from affecting the business. .

  The information processing apparatus according to the present invention includes operation identification information that is information for identifying a predetermined operation performed on the application with a learning mode and help associated with the operation identification information in the information processing apparatus. Operation identification information for identifying the operation received by the reception unit when the application with learning mode is executed in the learning mode, and the operation identification information associated with the help information. Help information acquisition unit that acquires help information associated with the matching operation identification information from the help information storage unit and output of the help information acquired by the help information acquisition unit when the information matches one or more of the information And an information processing apparatus.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to learn about the operation while performing the actual operation on the application with the learning mode by displaying the help information according to the operation.

  According to the information processing apparatus and the like according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the data used at the time of learning from affecting the business.

Block diagram of the information processing apparatus in Embodiment 1 of the present invention Flow chart for explaining the operation of the information processing apparatus The figure which shows an example of the menu screen for demonstrating operation | movement of the information processing apparatus The figure which shows the execution mode designation | designated information for demonstrating operation | movement of the information processing apparatus The figure which shows an example of the display screen for demonstrating operation | movement of the information processing apparatus The figure which shows an example of the help information management table for demonstrating operation | movement of the information processing apparatus The figure which shows the example of a display of the help information for demonstrating operation | movement of the information processing apparatus. The figure which shows the execution mode corresponding information for demonstrating operation | movement of the information processing apparatus The block diagram of the information processing apparatus in Embodiment 2 of this invention Flow chart for explaining the operation of the information processing apparatus The figure which shows the learning mode designation | designated information for demonstrating operation | movement of the information processing apparatus The figure which shows an example of the external appearance of the computer which implement | achieves the information processing apparatus by each embodiment of this invention The figure which shows an example of the internal structure of the computer which implement | achieves the information processing apparatus

  Hereinafter, embodiments of an information processing apparatus and the like will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, since the component which attached | subjected the same code | symbol in embodiment performs the same operation | movement, description may be abbreviate | omitted again.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an information processing apparatus 1 in the present embodiment.

  The information processing apparatus 1 includes an application storage unit 101, a first data storage unit 102, a second data storage unit 103, a reception unit 104, an application execution unit 105, a help information storage unit 106, a help information acquisition unit 107, and an output unit 108. Is provided.

  The application execution unit 105 includes an execution mode storage unit 1051, an execution mode correspondence information storage unit 1052, a storage unit determination unit 1053, and a data read / write unit 1054.

  In the application storage unit 101, application software (hereinafter, referred to as “execution mode” used in business operations) and application mode (hereinafter referred to as “execution mode” used in learning operations) can be switched between two execution modes. An application with a learning mode that is referred to as an application) may be stored. The application with learning mode is, for example, business software that is software used for business purposes (hereinafter referred to as software). The business software is, for example, accounting software, sales management software, salary management software, personnel management software, or the like. Also, business integration software that integrates a plurality of business software and can use the functions of the plurality of business software by switching may be used. The execution mode means, for example, a state in which an application is being executed, a form, a method, and the like. The execution mode may be considered as an operation mode. The business mode is, for example, a mode in which a user actually uses an application for performing business. Data processed in the business mode is, for example, data related to actual commercial transactions. The learning mode is a mode for learning operation of the application. The operation described here may be considered to include an operation for operating an application. The learning mode may be considered as a mode for simulation, for example. The data processed in the learning mode is, for example, sample data prepared for learning. The data processed in the learning mode may be, for example, data sampled for learning from data used for actual work. The application with learning mode may share at least a part of the application in the learning mode and the execution mode, or may not share the application. The business mode may be considered as a mode in which at least the first data storage unit 102 described later is used as a data reading source and / or a writing destination. The learning mode may be considered as a mode in which at least a second data storage unit 103 described later is used as a data reading source and / or writing destination.

  The process in which the application with learning mode is accumulated in the application storage unit 101 does not matter. For example, an application with a learning mode may be accumulated via a recording medium, or an application with a learning mode transmitted via a communication line or the like may be accumulated in the application storage unit 101. The application storage unit 101 is preferably a nonvolatile recording medium, but can also be realized by a volatile recording medium.

  When the application with learning mode is executed in the business mode, the first data storage unit 102 can store data to be read and / or written in the process executed by the application with learning mode. The data stored in the first data storage unit 102 is data that can be used in the business mode. Specifically, it is data used in actual work.

  The process executed by the application with the learning mode in the business mode is, for example, a process performed on data stored in the first data storage unit 102 as a processing target. Alternatively, it is a process of creating data and accumulating the created data in the first data storage unit 102. In addition, for example, the processing is performed using data stored in the first data storage unit 102 as setting information such as parameters for processing. The first data storage unit 102 may be considered as a database used when the application with the learning mode is in the business mode.

  The process of accumulating data in the first data storage unit 102 does not matter. For example, data input by a user or the like received by the receiving unit 104 described later may be accumulated, or data acquired by the application executing unit 105 described later may be stored. The format of data stored in the first data storage unit 102 does not matter. For example, it may be character string data or image data such as a moving image or a still image. The first data storage unit 102 is preferably a non-volatile recording medium, but can also be realized by a volatile recording medium.

  When the application with learning mode is executed in the learning mode, the second data storage unit 103 can store data to be read and / or written in the process executed by the application with the learning mode. The data stored in the second data storage unit 103 is data that can be used in the learning mode. Specifically, it is data prepared for learning or created at the time of learning, and is not used in actual work.

  The process executed by the application with the learning mode in the learning mode is, for example, a process performed on the data stored in the second data storage unit 103 as a processing target. Alternatively, it is a process of creating data and storing the created data in the second data storage unit 103. In addition, for example, the processing is performed using the data stored in the second data storage unit 103 as setting information such as parameters for processing. The second data storage unit 103 may be considered as a database used when the application with the learning mode is in the learning mode.

  The process of accumulating data in the second data storage unit 103 does not matter. For example, data input by a user or the like received by the receiving unit 104 described later may be accumulated, or data acquired by the application executing unit 105 described later may be stored. The format of data stored in the second data storage unit 103 is not limited. For example, it may be character string data or image data such as a moving image or a still image. The second data storage unit 103 is preferably a nonvolatile recording medium, but can also be realized by a volatile recording medium.

  The accepting unit 104 accepts an operation from a user including an operation for specifying an execution mode. The operations other than the operation for specifying the execution mode accepted by the accepting unit 104 include, for example, an operation on the application execution unit 105 and an operation on an application with a learning mode executed by the application execution unit 105. The operation that specifies the execution mode may be an operation that can specify the execution mode and one of the two execution modes of the business mode and the learning mode as a result. For example, an operation that switches the execution mode Specifically, an operation for giving an instruction to switch from the business mode to the learning mode or an instruction to switch from the learning mode to the business mode may be used. Further, the operation may be an operation for switching the execution mode to a mode other than the currently executed execution mode.

  The reception described here refers to reception of information input from an input device such as a keyboard, mouse, touch panel, reception of information transmitted via a wired or wireless communication line, recording on an optical disk, magnetic disk, semiconductor memory, or the like. It is a concept including reception of information read from a medium. For example, the receiving unit 104 may receive an operation for specifying an execution mode via a menu screen or the like.

  The input means for the user to input an operation may be anything such as a numeric keypad, a keyboard, a mouse, or a menu screen. The accepting unit 104 can be realized by a device driver for input means such as a numeric keypad and a keyboard, control software for a menu screen, and the like.

  The application execution unit 105 executes the application with learning mode stored in the application storage unit 101 in accordance with an operation received by the receiving unit 104 from a user or the like, for example. Here, in particular, the application execution unit 105 causes the application with the learning mode to be executed in the execution mode corresponding to the operation specifying the execution mode received by the reception unit 104. The execution mode corresponding to the operation specifying the execution mode is specifically an execution mode specified by the operation specifying the execution mode. When the application with learning mode is executed in the business mode, the first data storage unit 102 performs reading and / or writing of data related to processing executed by the application with learning mode. Further, when the application with learning mode is executed in the learning mode, data related to the processing executed by the application with learning mode is read and / or written to the second data storage unit 103.

  The data related to the process executed by the application with learning mode is, for example, data processed as a processing target or data generated as a result of the process in a predetermined process performed in the application with learning mode. Moreover, setting data used in a predetermined process performed in the application with the learning mode may be used.

  For example, when the execution mode is the business mode, the application execution unit 105 reads data stored in the first data storage unit 102 and executes a process according to a user operation or the like. For example, when the execution mode is the business mode, the application execution unit 105 accumulates data acquired as a result of executing processing according to a user operation or the like in the first data storage unit 102. For example, character string data such as numerical values input by the user is accumulated in the first data storage unit 102.

  For example, when the execution mode is the learning mode, the application execution unit 105 reads the data stored in the second data storage unit 103 and executes a process according to a user operation or the like. Further, for example, when the execution mode is the learning mode, the application execution unit 105 accumulates data acquired as a result of executing a process according to a user operation or the like in the second data storage unit 103. For example, character string data such as numerical values input by the user is accumulated in the second data storage unit 103.

  The application execution unit 105 can usually be realized by an MPU, a memory, or the like. The processing procedure of the application execution unit 105 is usually realized by software, and the software is recorded on a recording medium such as a ROM. However, it may be realized by hardware (dedicated circuit).

  Here, an example is given of a case where the application execution unit 105 uses the execution mode storage unit 1051, the execution mode correspondence information storage unit 1052, the storage unit determination unit 1053, and the data read / write unit 1054. explain.

  The execution mode storage unit 1051 can store execution mode designation information that is information indicating the execution mode designated by the operation accepted by the accepting unit 104. The execution mode designation information only needs to be information that can indicate whether the execution mode is the business mode or the learning mode as a result. The execution mode designation information may be, for example, information indicating whether the execution mode is a business mode or a learning mode. Further, for example, it may be information indicating whether the job mode is set. Alternatively, it may be information indicating whether or not the learning mode is set. The execution mode correspondence information may be so-called flag information indicating whether the execution mode is the business mode or whether the execution mode is the learning mode. It may also be identification information indicating the current execution mode name or the like. There is no limitation on the process in which execution mode designation information is stored in the execution mode storage means 1051. For example, when the accepting unit 104 accepts an operation for designating an execution mode, the accepting unit 104 designates execution mode designation information corresponding to an operation for the application executing unit 105 to designate an execution mode, that is, an execution mode. Execution mode designation information for designating an execution mode designated by the operation to be performed may be accumulated. For example, when the reception unit 104 receives an operation for switching the execution mode from the current or default execution mode to another execution mode as an operation for specifying the execution mode, the reception unit 104 or the application execution unit 105 The execution mode designation information stored in the execution mode storage means 1051 may be changed to execution mode designation information for designating an execution mode different from the current execution mode.

  The execution mode storage unit 1051 can be realized by a non-volatile recording medium or a volatile recording medium.

  The execution mode correspondence information storage unit 1052 can store execution mode correspondence information that is information indicating a correspondence relationship between the first data storage unit 102 and the second data storage unit 103 and the execution mode. The execution mode correspondence information is information indicating a correspondence relationship between the identification information of the first data storage unit 102 and the second data storage unit 103 and the execution mode designation information stored in the execution mode storage unit 1051, for example. Specifically, the execution mode correspondence information includes information that associates the identification information of the first data storage unit 102 with the execution mode designation information indicating that the execution mode is the business mode, and the second data storage unit 103. The information includes information that associates the identification information with execution mode designation information indicating that the execution mode is the learning mode. The information to associate is information which has two data matched, for example as two items of one record. The identification information of the first data storage unit 102 and the second data storage unit 103 is, for example, the names, serial numbers, device IDs, and the like of the first data storage unit 102 and the second data storage unit 103, respectively. The drive names and drive IDs of the first data storage unit 102 and the second data storage unit 103 may be used, and the paths to the storage areas of the first data storage unit 102 and the second data storage unit 103 may be used. May be.

  The process in which the execution mode correspondence information is stored in the execution mode correspondence information storage unit 1052 is not limited. For example, when the application with learning mode is accumulated in the application storage unit 101, or just before the application with learning mode is executed by the application execution unit 105, the application is accumulated. The execution mode correspondence information storage unit 1052 is preferably a nonvolatile recording medium, but can also be realized by a volatile recording medium.

  The storage unit determination unit 1053 determines the first data storage unit 102 or the second data storage unit 103 associated with the execution mode specified by the execution mode specification information based on the correspondence management information. Specifically, the storage unit determination unit 1053 causes either the first data storage unit 102 or the second data storage unit 103 to read data related to processing executed by the application with the learning mode and / or Determine the writing destination.

  For example, the storage unit determining unit 1053 stores the first data storage unit 102 or the second data storage when reading data necessary for the application with the learning mode to execute processing or accumulating data created by the processing. Part 103 is determined.

  Specifically, the storage unit determination unit 1053 reads the execution mode designation information stored in the execution mode storage unit 1051. Then, in the execution mode correspondence information stored in the execution mode correspondence information storage unit 1052, an execution mode that matches the execution mode designated by the read execution mode designation information is detected, and is associated with the detected execution mode. The first data storage unit 102 or the second data storage unit 103 is determined. For example, when the execution mode correspondence information is information that associates the identification information of the first data storage unit 102 and the second data storage unit 103 with the execution mode designation information indicating the job mode and the learning mode, the storage unit determination unit Reference numeral 1053 searches the execution mode correspondence information stored in the execution mode correspondence information storage unit 1052 for execution mode designation information that matches the execution mode designation information read from the execution mode storage unit 1051, and executes the execution detected by the search. The identification information of the first data storage unit 102 or the second data storage unit 103 associated with the mode designation information is acquired. The first data storage unit 102 or the second data storage unit 103 indicated by the acquired identification information is a source from which data related to processing executed by the application with learning mode determined by the storage unit determination unit 1053 and / or This is a storage unit to be written to.

  Note that the storage unit determination unit 1053 may perform the process of determining the storage unit only when the application execution unit 105 executes a process that requires data reading or writing. Whether or not the process requires reading or writing of data is determined by, for example, determining whether or not the process is a predetermined process that requires reading or writing of data, or a command statement that instructs the process. It is possible to determine whether or not a command that needs to be read or written in advance is included.

  The storage unit determining unit 1053 is preferably a non-volatile recording medium, but can also be realized by a volatile recording medium.

  The data read / write unit 1054 writes and / or reads data to / from the first data storage unit 102 or the second data storage unit 103 determined by the storage unit determination unit 1053. Here, the data to be written and / or read is, for example, data related to processing executed by the application with learning mode executed by the application.

  The data read / write unit 1054 can be usually realized by an MPU, a memory, or the like. The processing procedure of the data reading / writing unit 1054 is usually realized by software, and the software is recorded on a recording medium such as a ROM. However, it may be realized by hardware (dedicated circuit).

  The help information storage unit 106 includes one or more pieces of operation identification information that is information for identifying a predetermined operation performed on the application with the learning mode, and one or more pieces of help associated with each piece of the operation identification information. Information can be stored. The operation described here is not limited as long as it is an operation that can be performed on the application with learning mode that can be received by the receiving unit 104 described above. For example, the operation is an operation of pressing a button or the like on a menu screen or an operation screen displayed as a result of executing an application with a learning mode, an operation of inputting characters or the like into an input field, a field, a cell, or the like. Further, the operation may be an operation of executing an application with a learning mode and outputting a screen such as an operation screen or an output screen of the application with a learning mode. The operation identification information may be any information as long as it can be determined that a predetermined operation specified in advance has been performed as a result. For example, event identification information such as an event name generated by the operation or an operation is generated. It may be command identification information such as a command name, an execution file name executed by an operation, a script name, or the like. Further, it may be an operation target such as a screen name of a screen displayed by an operation or a button name of a button to be operated, for example, identification information of an object to be operated. Moreover, these combinations may be sufficient. The help information may be information that teaches the meaning of, for example, information that explains how to operate, explanation of the operation, knowledge related to the operation, or the like, such as terms that appear in the operation. The help information may be hints for improving operations, information indicating ideas, or the like. The help information may be so-called support information or information including information such as FAQ. The data format of help information does not matter. The help information may be character string information or image information such as a still image or a moving image. The help information may be information such as HTML, a combination of HTML and a style sheet, or the like. The help information may be voice information. The help information may be a combination of these pieces of information. The help information may be link information for these pieces of information.

  The operation identification information and the help information are stored in association with each other, for example, that the corresponding operation identification information and help information are stored as values of two items of one record. . The process in which the operation identification information and the help information are stored in the help information storage unit 106 does not matter. Normally, it is accumulated when an application with a learning mode is accumulated in the application storage unit 101. The help information storage unit 106 is preferably a non-volatile recording medium, but can also be realized by a volatile recording medium.

  The help information acquisition unit 107 associates the operation identification information for identifying the operation received by the receiving unit 104 with the help information when the application execution unit 105 executes the application with the learning mode in the learning mode. Help information associated with the matched operation identification information is acquired from the help information storage unit 106 when it matches one or more of the operation identification information.

  The help information acquisition unit 107 may determine how the application with learning mode is executed in the learning mode. For example, when the application execution unit 105 outputs information indicating that it is executing in the learning mode, it may be determined that the application executing unit 105 is executing in the learning mode. Further, the execution mode may be determined from an operation for designating the execution mode received immediately before by the receiving unit 104. Also, the execution mode designation information stored in the execution mode storage means 1051 is acquired, and when the execution mode indicated by the execution mode designation information is the learning mode, it is determined that the execution mode is being executed in the learning mode. Also good.

  For example, when the reception unit 104 receives an operation, the help information acquisition unit 107 acquires operation identification information for identifying the received operation. For example, the reception unit 104 receives operation identification information such as an event name generated by an operation received by the reception unit 104, an execution file name executed by the operation, a script name, an object name to be operated, or information combining these. 104, the application execution unit 105, and the like. The help information storage unit 106 is searched for operation identification information that matches the acquired operation identification information. When the matching operation identification information is detected, the help information stored in the help information storage unit 106 in association with the detected operation identification information is acquired.

  The help information acquisition unit 107 can be usually realized by an MPU, a memory, or the like. The processing procedure of the help information acquisition unit 107 is usually realized by software, and the software is recorded on a recording medium such as a ROM. However, it may be realized by hardware (dedicated circuit).

  The output unit 108 outputs the help information acquired by the help information acquisition unit 107. The output unit 108 may output information acquired by the application execution unit 105 executing the application with learning mode. For example, you may display the image which arrange | positioned the image of help information on the image of the information acquired by running the application with learning mode.

  For example, the output unit 108 configures and displays image information indicating a help image using the help information acquired by the help information acquisition unit 107. In addition, the image information may be configured and displayed using information acquired by the application execution unit 105 executing the application with learning mode. However, the application execution unit 105 may configure part or all of the image information configured using information acquired by the application execution unit 105 executing the learning mode-added application.

  The output described here is a concept including display on a display, sound output, transmission to an external device, and the like. The output unit 108 may or may not include an output device such as a display or a printer. The output unit 108 can be realized by output device driver software, or output device driver software and an output device. The output unit 108 may have a GPU or the like for configuring image information.

  Next, the operation of the information processing apparatus 1 will be described using the flowchart of FIG.

  (Step S101) The accepting unit 104 determines whether or not an activation operation of an application with a learning mode has been accepted. If accepted, the process proceeds to step S102. If not accepted, the process returns to step S101.

  (Step S102) The receiving unit 104 determines whether or not an operation for specifying an execution mode has been received. For example, the accepting unit 104 accepts an operation for designating an execution mode via a menu or the like displayed on a display (not shown) for accepting the designation of the execution mode. If accepted, the process proceeds to step S103, and if not accepted, the process returns to step S102.

  (Step S103) The application execution unit 105 accumulates in the execution mode storage means 1051 execution mode designation information corresponding to the execution mode designated by the operation received in step S102. For example, execution mode designation information such as the current execution mode name such as “learning mode” and “business mode” may be accumulated. For example, an operation for designating an execution mode using the execution mode designation information as a flag Thus, when the learning mode is designated, a flag indicating that the learning mode is designated may be set, and when the business mode is designated, the flag may be lowered.

  (Step S104) The application execution unit 105 executes the application with learning mode in the execution mode specified by the operation in response to the operation specifying the execution mode. For example, the application execution unit 105 may start or restart the application with the learning mode in the designated execution mode, or information for setting the operation of the application with the learning mode corresponding to the designated execution mode. May be loaded. Further, the setting information such as the operation referred to by the application execution unit 105 may be changed to setting information corresponding to the designated execution mode.

  (Step S105) The receiving unit 104 determines whether or not an operation by the user has been received.

  (Step S106) The application execution unit 105 determines whether or not the operation received in step S105 is an operation for ending the application with the learning mode. If the operation is to end, the process proceeds to step S107. If the operation is not to end, the process proceeds to step S108.

  (Step S107) The application execution unit 105 ends the application with the learning mode. Then, the process returns to step S101.

  (Step S108) The application execution unit 105 determines whether or not the operation received in step S105 is an operation for specifying an execution mode. If it is a switching operation, the process returns to step S104, and if it is not a switching operation, the process proceeds to step S109.

  (Step S109) The help information acquisition unit 107 acquires execution mode designation information stored in the execution mode storage means 1051.

  (Step S110) The help information acquisition unit 107 determines whether or not the execution mode designation information acquired in step S109 is information indicating that it is a learning mode. If the information indicates the learning mode, the process proceeds to step S111. If the information does not indicate the learning mode, the process proceeds to step S115.

  (Step S111) The help information acquisition unit 107 acquires operation identification information of the operation received by the reception unit 104 in step S105. For example, the operation identification information is information that combines an event name and an object ID of an object such as a button to be operated.

  (Step S112) The help information acquisition unit 107 determines whether or not the operation identification information acquired in step S111 matches any of the operation identification information corresponding to the help information stored in the help information storage unit 106. . Specifically, when the operation identification information that matches the operation identification information acquired in step S111 is searched and detected in the operation identification information stored in the help information storage unit 106 in association with the help information, It is determined that they match, and if they are not detected, it is determined that they do not match. If they match, the process proceeds to step S113, and if they do not match, the process proceeds to step S115.

  (Step S113) The help information acquisition unit 107 acquires help information associated with the operation identification information detected in step S112 and that matches the operation identification information acquired in step S111, from the help information storage unit 106.

  (Step S114) The output unit 108 configures and outputs the image information of the help information acquired in step S113. For example, it is displayed on a monitor (not shown).

  (Step S115) The application execution unit 105 determines whether or not the operation received in step S105 is an operation for causing the application with learning mode to execute some processing. For example, the determination is made based on the operation identification information. If it is an operation to execute the process, the process proceeds to step S116, and if it is not an operation to execute the process, the process returns to step S105. Before returning to step S105, the application execution unit 105 may perform processing according to the operation.

  (Step S <b> 116) The storage unit determination unit 1053 determines whether the application with the learning mode is used as the data reading source and / or the data writing destination, either the first data storage unit 102 or the second data storage unit 103. To do. Specifically, the execution mode correspondence information stored in the execution mode correspondence information storage unit 1052 is associated with an execution mode that matches the execution mode indicated by the execution mode designation information stored in the execution mode storage unit 1051. The first data storage unit 102 or the second data storage unit 103 is determined as a storage unit used by the application execution unit 105. For example, in the execution mode correspondence information stored in the execution mode correspondence information storage unit 1052, the execution mode designation information that matches the execution mode designation information stored in the execution mode storage unit 1051 is searched and detected as a match. The identification information of the first data storage unit 102 or the identification information of the second data storage unit 103 associated with the execution mode designation information is acquired. The first data storage unit 102 or the second data storage unit 103 indicated by the acquired identification information is the storage unit determined by the storage unit determination unit 1053.

  (Step S117) The application execution unit 105 starts execution of the application with learning mode in accordance with the operation received in step S105.

  (Step S118) The application execution unit 105 determines whether one process executed by the application with the learning mode is a process of reading data. If it is a reading process, the process proceeds to step S119, and if it is not a reading process, the process proceeds to step S121.

  (Step S119) The data read / write unit 1054 reads data from the first data storage unit 102 or the second data storage unit 103 determined in step S116.

  (Step S120) The application execution unit 105 determines whether or not to end the execution of the application with the learning mode according to the operation received in step S105. For example, it is determined whether all the processes executed by the application with the learning mode in accordance with the operation have been executed. If the processes are executed, it is determined that the processes are to be ended. . If the process ends, the process returns to step S105. If the process does not end, the process returns to step S118.

  (Step S121) The application execution unit 105 determines whether or not the one process executed by the application with the learning mode is a process of writing data. If it is a writing process, the process proceeds to step S122. If it is not a writing process, the process proceeds to step S123.

  (Step S122) The data read / write unit 1054 writes the data to the first data storage unit 102 or the second data storage unit 103 determined in step S116. Then, the process returns to step S120.

  (Step S123) The application execution unit 105 executes one process of the application with learning mode. Then, the process returns to step S120.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 2, the process is terminated by powering off or a process termination interrupt.

  Hereinafter, a specific operation of the information processing apparatus 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

  Here, as an example, a case where the application with learning mode stored in the application storage unit 101 is a so-called business application used for sales management, accounting, or the like will be described as an example.

  First, it is assumed that the user double-clicks, for example, an icon of an application with a learning mode using a mouse or the like in order to activate the application with a learning mode.

  When the accepting unit 104 accepts an activation operation, the accepting unit 104 displays a menu screen for accepting designation of an execution mode on the output unit 108 or the like.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a menu screen that accepts designation of an execution mode. The menu screen has a button 31 for designating a business mode and a button 32 for designating a learning mode.

  For example, it is assumed that the user presses the button 32 for designating the learning mode using a mouse or the like on the menu screen shown in FIG.

  The application execution unit 105 accumulates execution mode designation information indicating that the learning mode is designated as the execution mode in the execution mode storage unit 1051.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing execution mode designation information stored in the execution mode storage unit 1051. Here, as the value of the item “execution mode designation information”, the value “learning mode” which is the designated execution mode name is stored.

  The application execution unit 105 activates the application with learning mode in the learning mode. For example, when executed in the learning mode, a character string such as “learning mode” may be displayed in the title of the display window of the application.

  FIG. 5 shows a display screen and the like when the application is executed in the learning mode.

  Next, it is assumed that the user operates the mouse or the like to move the pointer onto the button 51 on the display screen of the application with learning mode. For example, an event attribute such as “onMouseOver” is set in the object of the button 51, and when the coordinates indicated by the pointer enter the area on the button 51, the pointer is placed on the button 51. An event occurs. Then, the reception unit 104 receives the generated event and outputs a command or the like associated with the received event to the application execution unit 105.

  The application execution unit 105 determines whether the operation received by the reception unit 104 is an operation for ending the application with learning mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the command input to the application execution unit 105 by the operation received by the reception unit 104 is a command for ending the application with the learning mode. If it is a command to be ended, the learning mode-added application is ended. Here, it is assumed that the command is not to be ended.

  Next, the application execution unit 105 determines whether the operation received by the reception unit 104 is an operation for designating an execution mode of the application with learning mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the command input to the application execution unit 105 by the operation received by the reception unit 104 includes an instruction for specifying the execution mode of the application with learning mode. If the instruction includes an instruction for specifying the execution mode, the application execution unit 105 performs processing for changing the execution mode of the application with the learning mode in accordance with the instruction for specifying the execution mode. For example, this process is a process for restarting the application in the business mode. However, if it does not include an instruction to specify an execution mode different from the current execution mode, specifically, since the current execution mode of the application with learning mode is the learning mode, an instruction to specify the execution mode as the business mode is issued. If not included, the process for changing the execution mode is not performed.

  Here, it is assumed that the operation received by the receiving unit 104 is not an operation for specifying the execution mode.

  The help information acquisition unit 107 acquires execution mode designation information from the execution mode storage unit 1051. Here, execution mode identification information “learning mode” is acquired from the execution mode designation information as shown in FIG.

  Since the acquired execution mode designation information is “learning mode”, the help information acquisition unit 107 determines that the current execution mode is the learning mode, and the operation received by the reception unit 104 is the help information storage unit 106. It is determined whether or not the operation is associated with the help information stored in. For example, it is assumed that an instruction such as a script acquired in response to an event generated by the above operation includes the image ID “ID_0051” of the button 51. For example, the help information acquisition unit 107 acquires the image ID “ID_0051” as operation identification information, and selects the operation identification from the operation identification information stored in the help information storage unit 106 in association with the help information. The operation identification information that matches the information “ID_0051” is searched. If no matching operation identification information is detected as a result of the search, the help information acquisition unit 107 does not acquire help information, and the application execution unit 105 responds to a command acquired according to the received operation. Process accordingly.

  FIG. 6 is a help information management table for managing help information stored in the help information storage unit 106 and operation identification information stored in association with the help information. In the help information management table, “operation identification information” is operation identification information, for example, information such as the ID of an image associated with an event as described above. “Help information” is help information, and here it is assumed to be character string information.

  Specifically, the help information acquisition unit 107 detects a record in which the value of “operation identification information” matches “ID_0051” in the help information management table as shown in FIG. ”Is obtained. Here, since the value of “operation identification information” in the second record from the top in FIG. 5 is “ID_0051”, the “help information” of this record is displayed as “Display accounting form input screen ...” Get column data.

  The output unit 108 configures image information using the acquired help information of the character string, and displays the configured image information on a monitor or the like. Here, an image of help information is displayed on the screen of the application with learning mode in the display window of the application with learning mode shown in FIG.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for illustrating a display example of help information. The help information may be displayed and the character string of the help information may be converted into voice data and output from a speaker or the like.

  By displaying such help information, when the execution mode is the learning mode, it is possible to learn the operation of the application with the learning mode while actually operating the application with the learning mode.

  Next, the application execution unit 105 determines whether the operation received by the reception unit 104 is an operation for causing the application with a learning mode to execute a process. For example, it may be determined whether or not a command or the like input to the application execution unit 105 according to an operation includes a command that causes the application with a learning mode to execute processing. In particular, it may be determined whether or not a command or the like input to the application execution unit 105 according to an operation includes a command that causes the application with learning mode to execute a substantial process. Substantial processing may be considered as processing intended by an application, for example, processing that handles data necessary for business if it is a business application, or processing that involves reading and / or writing of data. Good.

  Here, for example, it is assumed that the operation received by the receiving unit 104 is simply an operation of moving the pointer on the button 51 and not an operation for causing the application with the learning mode to execute processing. In this case, the application execution unit 105 does not cause the application with the learning mode to execute processing. Then, the process returns to the process in which the receiving unit 104 receives the operation again.

  Here, it is assumed that the operation received by the receiving unit 104 is an operation for causing the application with a learning mode to execute processing such as data.

  In this case, the storage unit determination unit 1053 uses either the first data storage unit 102 or the second data storage unit 103 as a storage unit used for reading and / or writing of data related to the processing of the application with learning mode. Decide what to do.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing execution mode correspondence information stored in the execution mode correspondence information storage unit 1052. The execution mode correspondence information includes items of “execution mode designation information” that is execution mode designation information and “storage unit designation information” that is information for designating a storage unit. Among the values of “storage unit designation information”, “first data storage unit” is identification information of the first data storage unit 102, and “second data storage unit” is identification information of the second data storage unit 103. Suppose that

  First, the application execution unit 105 acquires the execution mode designation information “learning mode” illustrated in FIG. 4 from the execution mode storage unit 1051.

  Next, in the execution mode correspondence information stored in the execution mode correspondence information storage unit 1052, the value of “execution mode designation information” is “learning mode” which is the execution mode designation information acquired from the execution mode storage unit 1051. Find matching records. Then, “storage unit designation information” of the detected record is acquired. Here, “second data storage unit” is acquired as “storage unit designation information”. Accordingly, the storage unit determination unit 1053 has determined the second data storage unit 103 as the read source and / or the write destination of the data that needs to be read or written by the process executed by the application execution unit 105. Become.

  The application execution unit 105 executes the application with the learning mode and performs processing according to the operation received by the reception unit 104. At this time, the data read / write unit 1054 acquires the “second data storage unit” that is the storage unit designation information acquired by the storage unit determination unit 1053, and is read or written by the process executed by the application execution unit 105. Necessary data is appropriately read or written from the second data storage unit 103 specified by the acquired storage unit designation information “second data storage unit”.

  If the operation for specifying the execution mode is an operation for specifying the “business mode”, the help information is not acquired or displayed as described above, and the storage unit determination unit 1053 uses “ The first data storage unit designated by the storage unit designation information “first data storage unit” is the data that needs to be read or written by the processing executed by the application execution unit 105 after acquiring the “first data storage unit” The data is read or written from 102 as appropriate.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the learning mode is designated, the second data storage unit 103 different from the first data storage unit 102 used for reading and / or writing data in the business mode is stored in the data mode. It can be used for reading and / or writing. As a result, for example, in the learning mode, data used for actual work can be read and written to learn more practical operations, and the data accumulated in the learning mode can be used in the work mode by mistake. It can be prevented from being done.

  Further, by displaying the help information according to the operation, it is possible to learn about the operation while performing the actual operation on the application with the learning mode.

(Embodiment 2)
The information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment has a single data storage unit that is used by the application with the learning mode in the information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment. Data that needs to be accumulated, such as data generated by an application with a learning mode, is prevented from being accumulated in this data storage unit.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram of the information processing apparatus 2 in the present embodiment. In the figure, the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 1 denote the same or corresponding parts.

  The information processing apparatus 2 includes an application storage unit 101, a data storage unit 201, a reception unit 104, an application execution unit 205, a help information storage unit 106, a help information acquisition unit 107, and an output unit 108.

  The application execution unit 205 includes a learning mode storage unit 2051, a write destination determination unit 2052, and a data writing unit 2053.

  The data storage unit 201 can store data to be read and / or written in processing executed by the application with learning mode. The data that can be stored in the data storage unit 201 is the same as the data that can be stored in the first data storage unit 102 of the first embodiment.

  The data storage unit 201 is preferably a non-volatile recording medium such as a hard disk or a Flash SSD (Flash Solid State Disk).

  The application execution unit 205 causes the application with a learning mode to be executed in an execution mode corresponding to an operation for designating the execution mode received by the reception unit 104. When the application with learning mode is executed in the learning mode, the writing of data related to the processing executed by the application with learning mode to the data storage unit 201 is restricted. Specifically, the restriction of writing means that data is not written to the data storage unit 201. When the application with learning mode is executed in the learning mode so that writing is not performed, data input to the application with learning mode, data generated in the application with learning mode, etc. are, for example, memory Is temporarily accumulated in a temporary storage unit (not shown) constituted by a storage medium that performs temporary storage, and is not accumulated in the data storage unit 201. The temporary storage unit is, for example, a storage unit that can store data only temporarily. The temporary storage unit is realized by, for example, a volatile storage medium, but may be realized by a virtual memory constituted by a hard disk or the like. The temporarily accumulated data is appropriately discarded when the execution mode is changed to the business mode when the application with the learning mode ends. In some cases, data created by the application with learning mode may be discarded immediately after creation. Similarly, data input to the application with learning mode may be discarded immediately after input.

  In addition to the above, reading and writing of data with respect to the data storage unit 201 may be performed in any way. When the application with learning mode is executed in the business mode, reading and / or writing of data related to processing executed by the application with learning mode is performed on, for example, the data storage unit 201. In addition, when the application with learning mode is executed in the learning mode, reading of data related to the processing executed by the application with learning mode is performed on, for example, the data storage unit 201.

  The application execution unit 205 can usually be realized by an MPU, a memory, or the like. The processing procedure of the application execution unit 205 is usually realized by software, and the software is recorded on a recording medium such as a ROM. However, it may be realized by hardware (dedicated circuit).

  In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the application execution unit 205 performs processing using the learning mode storage unit 2051, the write destination determination unit 2052, and the data writing unit 2053.

  The learning mode storage unit 2051 can store learning mode designation information that is information indicating whether or not the execution mode designated by the operation accepted by the accepting unit 104 is the learning mode. The learning mode designation information may be information that can indicate whether or not the execution mode is the learning mode as a result. For example, the learning mode designation information is so-called flag information indicating whether or not the execution mode is the learning mode. May be. Further, it may be information indicating whether or not the execution mode is the business mode. This is because if the mode is not the business mode, the execution mode is the learning mode. The process of accumulating execution mode designation information in the learning mode storage unit 2051 does not matter as in the execution mode storage unit 1051 described above.

  The learning mode storage unit 2051 is preferably a nonvolatile recording medium, but can also be realized by a volatile recording medium.

  The write destination determination unit 2052 determines the data write destination in the data storage unit 201 only when the execution mode designation information indicates that the execution mode is not the learning mode. The determination described here may be considered to permit writing of data to the data storage unit 201. The writing described here means that data stored in a temporary storage unit (not shown) such as a memory as described above is not written to the data storage unit 201, or input data or application execution For example, instead of writing the data created by the unit 105 into the data storage unit 201, it is stored in a temporary storage unit or the like. More specifically, when the learning mode specifying information is stored in the learning mode storage unit 2051 but is not information indicating that it is the learning mode, the data storage destination is the data storage unit 201 and the learning mode is specified. Alternatively, it may be determined that writing of data to the data storage unit 201 is not permitted. Alternatively, in the business mode, the data write destination that becomes the data storage unit 201 may be designated as a temporary temporary storage unit such as a memory. For example, data stored in a temporary memory or the like may be deleted when the application with the learning mode ends.

  Here, the data reading source does not need to be changed according to the execution mode, and may be always the data storage unit 201, for example.

  The write destination determination unit 2052 can usually be realized by an MPU, a memory, or the like. The processing procedure of the write destination determination unit 2052 is usually realized by software, and the software is recorded on a recording medium such as a ROM. However, it may be realized by hardware (dedicated circuit).

  The data writing unit 2053 writes data to the data storage unit 201 determined by the writing destination determining unit 2052. The data described here is, for example, data related to processing executed by the application with learning mode. In particular, when the write destination determination unit 2052 does not designate the data storage unit 201 as a data write destination, data is not written to the data storage unit 201. In this case, the data may be accumulated in a temporary storage unit (not shown) or the data may be discarded.

  The data writing unit 2053 can be usually realized by an MPU, a memory, or the like. The processing procedure of the data writing means 2053 is usually realized by software, and the software is recorded on a recording medium such as a ROM. However, it may be realized by hardware (dedicated circuit).

  In this embodiment, the help information acquisition unit 107 uses the learning mode designation information to determine whether or not the learning mode is set.

  Next, an example of the operation of the information processing apparatus 2 will be described using the flowchart of FIG. 10, the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 2 indicate the same or corresponding processing steps.

  (Step S201) The application execution unit 205 accumulates in the learning mode storage unit 2051 learning mode designation information corresponding to the execution mode designated by the operation received in step S102. For example, information indicating that the current execution mode specified by the operation is “learning mode” is “present” or “not present” may be accumulated. Further, for example, learning mode designation information such as the current execution mode name such as “learning mode” and “business mode” may be accumulated. For example, the execution mode is designated using the learning mode designation information as a flag. When the learning mode is designated by the operation, a flag indicating that the learning mode is designated may be set, and when the business mode is designated, the flag may be lowered. Then, the process proceeds to step S104.

  (Step S202) The help information acquisition unit 107 acquires learning mode designation information stored in the learning mode storage unit 2051.

  (Step S203) The help information acquisition unit 107 determines whether or not the learning mode designation information acquired in Step S202 is information indicating that it is in the learning mode. If the information indicates the learning mode, the process proceeds to step S111. If the information does not indicate the learning mode, the process proceeds to step S115.

  (Step S204) The writing destination determination unit 2052 determines whether or not the learning mode designation information stored in the learning mode storage unit 2051 is information indicating that it is a learning mode. For example, as in step S203, the determination is made using the learning mode designation information stored in the learning mode storage unit 2051. Or you may acquire the judgment result of step S203. If the information does not indicate the learning mode, the process proceeds to step S205. If the information indicates the learning mode, the process proceeds to step S207.

  (Step S205) The writing destination determining unit 2052 determines the data storage unit 201 as a writing destination of information related to processing performed by the application with learning mode.

  (Step S206) The application execution unit 205 starts execution of the application with learning mode according to the operation received in step S105.

  (Step S207) The application execution unit 205 determines whether one process executed by the application with learning mode is a process of writing data. If it is a writing process, the process proceeds to step S208. If it is not a writing process, the process proceeds to step S210.

  (Step S208) The write destination determination unit 2052 writes the data to be written into the data storage unit 201.

  (Step S209) The application execution unit 205 determines whether to end the execution of the application with the learning mode according to the operation received in step S105. For example, it is determined whether all the processes executed by the application with the learning mode in accordance with the operation have been executed. If the processes are executed, it is determined that the processes are to be ended. . If the process ends, the process returns to step S105. If the process does not end, the process returns to step S207.

  (Step S210) The application execution unit 205 executes one process of the application with learning mode. Then, the process returns to step S209.

  (Step S211) The writing destination determination unit 2052 determines a writing destination of information related to processing performed by the application with the learning mode in a temporary storage unit (not shown) such as a memory. That is, the writing destination determination unit 2052 determines that the data storage unit 201 is not a writing destination of information related to processing performed by the application with learning mode. In this processing, the temporary storage unit is, for example, a memory or a cache in which data used for processing is temporarily stored in normal application processing or the like.

  (Step S212) The application execution unit 205 starts to execute the application with learning mode in accordance with the operation received in step S105.

  (Step S213) The application execution unit 205 determines whether one process executed by the application with learning mode is a process of writing data. If it is a writing process, the process proceeds to step S214. If it is not a writing process, the process proceeds to step S216.

  (Step S214) The write destination determination unit 2052 writes the data to be written into a temporary storage unit such as a memory.

  (Step S215) The application execution unit 205 determines whether or not to end the execution of the application with the learning mode according to the operation received in step S105. For example, it is determined whether all the processes executed by the application with the learning mode in accordance with the operation have been executed. If the processes are executed, it is determined that the processes are to be ended. . If the process ends, the process returns to step S105. If the process does not end, the process returns to step S213.

  (Step S216) The application execution unit 205 executes one process of the application with learning mode. Then, the process returns to step S215.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 10, the process ends when the power is turned off or the process ends.

  Hereinafter, a specific operation of the information processing apparatus 2 in the present embodiment will be described.

  Similar to the specific example of the first embodiment, when an operation for starting an application with a learning mode is performed, a menu screen or the like for receiving designation of an execution mode is displayed. For example, when an operation for designating a learning mode is performed, the application execution unit 105 accumulates learning mode designation information indicating that the learning mode is designated as the execution mode in the learning mode storage unit 2051.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing learning mode designation information stored in the learning mode storage unit 2051. Here, as the value of the item “learning mode designation information”, “1” is accumulated when the designated execution mode is the learning mode, and “0” is accumulated when the designated execution mode is the business mode. The

  Then, the application execution unit 205 activates the application with learning mode in the learning mode.

  The subsequent process of outputting help information is the same as the specific example of the first embodiment.

  Here, it is assumed that the operation received by the receiving unit 104 is an operation for causing the application with a learning mode to execute processing such as data.

  In this case, the write destination determination unit 2052 determines whether to use the data storage unit 201 as a storage unit used for writing data related to the processing of the application with the learning mode. Specifically, it is determined whether the learning mode designation information stored in the learning mode storage unit 2051 shown in FIG. 11 is “1” or “0”. If it is “0”, since the execution mode is not the learning mode, the data storage unit 201 is determined to be used as a storage unit used for writing data related to the processing of the application with the learning mode. If “1”, it is determined that the data storage unit 201 is not used as a storage unit used for writing data related to the processing of the application with learning mode.

  Here, since the learning mode designation information shown in FIG. 11 is “1”, it is determined that the data storage unit 201 is not used as a storage unit used for writing data related to the processing of the application with the learning mode. That is, only a temporary storage unit such as a memory is used for writing data.

  And the application execution part 205 performs the process according to operation received in step S105 with respect to the application with learning mode. During processing, processing that requires data writing is stored in a temporary storage unit such as a memory and not stored in the data storage unit 201. Note that data may be read from the data storage unit 201 in processing that requires data reading. And even if the process according to operation is complete | finished, the data stored in temporary storage parts, such as memory, do not accumulate | store in the data storage part 201. FIG.

  Here, it is assumed that the execution mode is the business mode. In this case, since the learning mode designation information is “0”, the writing destination determination unit 2052 uses the data storage unit 201 as a storage unit used for writing data related to the processing of the application with learning mode. To decide.

  And the application execution part 205 performs the process according to operation received in step S105 with respect to the application with learning mode. During processing, data that needs to be written is stored in the data storage unit 201. Needless to say, information temporarily stored during processing may be stored in a temporary storage unit such as a memory. Further, in a process that requires data reading, data may be read from the data storage unit 201. And when the process according to operation is complete | finished, you may make it accumulate | store the data stored in temporary storage parts, such as memory, in the data storage part 201 as needed.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the data storage unit 201 is used for data writing only when the learning mode is not specified, and when the learning mode is specified, the data storage unit 201 is used. Can no longer be used to write data. Thereby, for example, in the learning mode, it is possible to prevent erroneous writing on the data used for the actual work, for example, without causing trouble to the work.

  In each of the above embodiments, each process (each function) may be realized by centralized processing by a single device (system), or by distributed processing by a plurality of devices. May be.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, it goes without saying that two or more communication means (such as an information transmission unit) existing in one apparatus may be physically realized by one medium.

  In the above embodiment, information related to processing executed by each component, for example, information received, acquired, selected, generated, transmitted, and received by each component. In addition, information such as threshold values, mathematical formulas, addresses, etc. used by each component in processing is retained temporarily or over a long period of time on a recording medium (not shown) even when not explicitly stated in the above description. It may be. Further, the storage of information in the recording medium (not shown) may be performed by each component or a storage unit (not shown). Further, reading of information from the recording medium (not shown) may be performed by each component or a reading unit (not shown).

  Further, although cases have been described with the above embodiments where the information processing apparatus is a stand-alone, the information processing apparatus may be a stand-alone apparatus or a server apparatus in a server / client system. In the latter case, the output unit or the reception unit receives an input or outputs a screen via a communication line.

  In each of the above embodiments, each component may be configured by dedicated hardware, or a component that can be realized by software may be realized by executing a program. For example, each component can be realized by a program execution unit such as a CPU reading and executing a software program recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk or a semiconductor memory.

  The software that realizes the information processing apparatus in each of the above embodiments is a program as described below. In other words, this program has two execution modes: a job mode stored in the application storage unit, which is an execution mode used in business operations, and a learning mode, which is an execution mode used in operation learning. A reception unit that receives an operation from a user including an operation for specifying an execution mode for an application with a learning mode, which is application software that can be executed by switching, and an execution mode according to an operation for specifying the execution mode received by the reception unit When the application with the learning mode is executed and the application with the learning mode is executed, the reading and / or writing of the data related to the processing executed by the application with the learning mode is performed. Let it run In the case where the data is read and / or written in the process executed by the application with the learning mode, the first data storage unit can store the data. When reading and / or writing of data related to processing executed by the application is executed in the learning mode, the reading and / or writing is performed in the processing executed by the application with the learning mode. It is a program for functioning as an application execution unit for the second data storage unit in which data can be stored.

  In the program, the functions realized by the program do not include functions that can be realized only by hardware. For example, a function that can be realized only by hardware such as a modem or an interface card in an acquisition unit that acquires information or an output unit that outputs information is not included in the function realized by the program.

  Further, the computer that executes this program may be singular or plural. That is, centralized processing may be performed, or distributed processing may be performed.

  FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of an external appearance of a computer that executes the program and realizes the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment. The above-described embodiments can be realized by computer hardware and a computer program executed on the computer hardware.

  In FIG. 12, a computer system 900 includes a computer 901 including a CD-ROM (Compact Disk Read Only Memory) drive 905 and an FD (Floppy (registered trademark) Disk) drive 906, a keyboard 902, a mouse 903, a monitor 904, and the like. Is provided.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an internal configuration of the computer system 900. In FIG. 13, in addition to the CD-ROM drive 905 and the FD drive 906, a computer 901 is connected to an MPU (Micro Processing Unit) 911, a ROM 912 for storing a program such as a bootup program, and the MPU 911. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 913 that temporarily stores program instructions and provides a temporary storage space, a hard disk 914 that stores application programs, system programs, and data, and an MPU 911 and a ROM 912 are interconnected. And a bus 915. The computer 901 may include a network card (not shown) that provides connection to the LAN.

  A program that causes the computer system 900 to execute the functions of the information processing apparatus and the like according to the above embodiment is stored in the CD-ROM 921 or the FD 922, inserted into the CD-ROM drive 905 or the FD drive 906, and stored in the hard disk 914. May be forwarded. Instead, the program may be transmitted to the computer 901 via a network (not shown) and stored in the hard disk 914. The program is loaded into the RAM 913 when executed. The program may be loaded directly from the CD-ROM 921, the FD 922, or the network.

  The program does not necessarily include an operating system (OS) or a third-party program that causes the computer 901 to execute the functions of the information processing apparatus according to the above-described embodiment. The program may include only a part of an instruction that calls an appropriate function (module) in a controlled manner and obtains a desired result. How the computer system 900 operates is well known and will not be described in detail.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible, and it goes without saying that these are also included in the scope of the present invention.

  As described above, the information processing apparatus according to the present invention is suitable as an information processing apparatus used for learning application operations, and in particular, learns operations using an application used for actual work. Therefore, it is useful as an information processing device or the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 2 Information processing apparatus 101 Application storage part 102 1st data storage part 103 2nd data storage part 104 Reception part 105,205 Application execution part 106 Help information storage part 107 Help information acquisition part 108 Output part 201 Data storage part 1051 Execution Mode storage unit 1052 Execution mode correspondence information storage unit 1053 Storage unit determination unit 1054 Data read / write unit 2051 Learning mode storage unit 2052 Write destination determination unit 2053 Data writing unit

Claims (7)

An application with a learning mode, which is application software that can be executed by switching between two execution modes, a business mode that is an execution mode used in business and a learning mode that is an execution mode used in operation learning, can be stored. An application store;
A first data storage unit capable of storing data to be read and / or written in the process executed by the application with learning mode when the application with learning mode is executed in the business mode;
A second data storage unit capable of storing data to be read and / or written in the process executed by the learning mode application when the learning mode application is executed in the learning mode;
An accepting unit for accepting an operation from a user including an operation for designating the execution mode;
The application with the learning mode is executed in the execution mode corresponding to the operation specifying the execution mode received by the reception unit, and when the application is executed in the business mode, the application with the learning mode is executed. When data related to processing is read and / or written to the first data storage unit and executed in the learning mode, data related to processing executed by the application with learning mode is stored. An information processing apparatus comprising: an application execution unit that performs reading and / or writing on the second data storage unit. The application execution unit
Execution mode storage means capable of storing execution mode designation information which is information indicating an execution mode designated by the operation accepted by the accepting unit;
Execution mode correspondence information storage means capable of storing execution mode correspondence information, which is information indicating a correspondence relationship between the first data storage unit and the second data storage unit, and the execution mode;
Storage unit determining means for determining the first data storage unit or the second data storage unit associated with the execution mode specified by the execution mode specification information by the correspondence management information;
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a data read / write unit that writes and / or reads data to or from the first data storage unit or the second data storage unit determined by the storage unit determination unit. An application with a learning mode, which is application software that can be executed by switching between two execution modes, a business mode that is an execution mode used in business and a learning mode that is an execution mode used in operation learning, can be stored. An application store;
A data storage unit capable of storing data to be read and / or written in the process executed by the application with the learning mode;
An accepting unit for accepting an operation from a user including an operation for designating the execution mode;
The application with the learning mode is executed in the execution mode corresponding to the operation for specifying the execution mode received by the reception unit, and when the learning mode is executed, the application with the learning mode is executed. An information processing apparatus comprising: an application execution unit that restricts writing of data related to processing to the data storage unit. The application execution unit
Learning mode storage means in which learning mode specifying information, which is information indicating whether or not the execution mode specified by the operation received by the receiving unit is the learning mode, can be stored;
Only when the learning mode designation information indicates that the execution mode is not the learning mode, a writing destination determining unit that determines a data writing destination in the data storage unit;
The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising: a data writing unit that writes data to the data storage unit determined by the storage unit determination unit. A help information storage unit capable of storing operation identification information, which is information for identifying a predesignated operation performed on the application with learning mode, and help information associated with the operation identification information;
When the application with learning mode is executed in the learning mode, when the operation identification information for identifying the operation accepted by the reception unit matches one or more of the operation identification information associated with the help information, Help information acquisition unit for acquiring help information associated with the matching operation identification information from the help information storage unit;
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: an output unit that outputs the help information acquired by the help information acquisition unit. An application with a learning mode, which is application software that can be executed by switching between two execution modes, a business mode that is an execution mode used in business and a learning mode that is an execution mode used in operation learning, can be stored. An application storage unit and a first data storage unit that can store data to be read and / or written in processing executed by the application with learning mode when the application with learning mode is executed in the business mode A second data storage unit that can store data to be read and / or written in the process executed by the application with learning mode when the application with learning mode is executed in the learning mode; Department and An information processing method performed by using an information processing apparatus and an application execution unit,
An accepting step in which the accepting unit accepts an operation from a user including an operation of designating the execution mode;
When the application execution unit causes the application with the learning mode to be executed in the execution mode according to the operation specifying the execution mode received in the reception step, and the execution mode is executed in the business mode, the learning mode When the first data storage unit reads and / or writes data related to the process executed by the attached application and is executed in the learning mode, it is executed by the application with the learning mode. An information processing method comprising: an application execution step of reading and / or writing data related to processing to the second data storage unit. Computer
Application software stored in the application storage unit that can be executed by switching between two execution modes: a job mode that is an execution mode that is used in work and a learning mode that is an execution mode used in learning operations. A receiving unit that receives an operation from a user including an operation of specifying the execution mode for an application with a learning mode;
The application with the learning mode is executed in the execution mode corresponding to the operation specifying the execution mode received by the reception unit, and when the application is executed in the business mode, the application with the learning mode is executed. When reading and / or writing of data related to processing is executed in the business mode, the data to be read and / or written in the processing executed in the application with learning mode is executed. When the first data storage unit that can be stored is executed in the learning mode, reading and / or writing of data related to the processing executed by the application with the learning mode is performed in the learning mode. Application with the learning mode In the case where is executed, a program to function as an application execution unit that performs for the second data storage unit in which data read and / or write in a process performed by with the learning mode application is executed may be stored.