JP2015207233A - Information processor, information processing method and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the conventional problem in which a button prompting an operation for getting to know a changed situation or the like does not exist.SOLUTION: A button prompting an operation for getting to know a changed situation or the like is provided by an information processor comprising: a screen information storage part which stores first screen information on a first screen having a button including a first character string and second screen information on a second screen output when selection for a button is received; a notification information storage part which stores notification information that is information on information included in the second screen and is variable information; a reception part which receives an output instruction outputting the first screen; and an output part which outputs the first screen information on the first screen having a button on which the first character string and the notification information are displayed and outputs the second screen information when the reception part receives the output instruction, and outputting the second screen when receiving selection for the button.

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus having a characteristic user interface.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a display device UI selection support screen for selecting one of a plurality of types of hierarchical structure UI screens for information processing devices, including a preview image and information processing device user for each UI screen A UI selection support screen for a display device, which includes, as selection support information, an operability evaluation value determined based on the operation information and a recommendation order determined based on the evaluation value (See Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-163675 (first page, FIG. 1 etc.)

  However, in the prior art, it has been impossible to provide a user interface having a button that informs the user of the changed situation in an easy-to-understand manner and prompts an operation for knowing the changed situation.

  The information processing apparatus according to the first aspect of the invention includes first screen information related to a first screen having a button including a first character string, and second screen information related to a second screen that is output when a selection for the button is received. A screen information storage unit that can be stored, a notification information storage unit that can store notification information that is information relating to information included in the second screen and can be changed, and a reception that receives an output instruction to output the first screen And an output unit that outputs first screen information related to the first screen having a button in which the first character string and the notification information are displayed, and outputs the second screen information when the receiving unit receives the output instruction. And when the selection for the button is accepted, the information processing apparatus outputs the second screen.

  With this configuration, when the situation changes, a user interface that promptly notifies the user of the changed situation and prompts an operation for knowing the changed situation is provided.

  Further, in the information processing apparatus according to the second invention, in contrast to the first invention, the output unit includes a button in which only the first character string is displayed when the notification information storage unit does not have the notification information. An information processing apparatus that outputs first screen information related to one screen.

  With this configuration, when the situation changes, a user interface that promptly notifies the user of the changed situation and prompts an operation for knowing the changed situation is provided.

  The information processing apparatus according to the third aspect of the present invention further includes a notification information generation unit that generates notification information when a predetermined condition is satisfied with respect to the first or second aspect of the invention. The notification information in the storage unit is an information processing apparatus that is notification information generated by the notification information generation unit.

  With this configuration, when the situation changes, a user interface that promptly notifies the user of the changed situation and prompts an operation for knowing the changed situation is provided.

  The information processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect of the present invention further includes an output information storage unit that can store one or more output information that is information constituting the second screen, as compared with the third aspect of the invention. Receives an information operation instruction that is an instruction to add, modify, or delete output information, and an information processing unit that adds, modifies, or deletes output information according to the information operation instruction, and an information processing unit Or a determination unit that determines whether or not a result performed by the information processing unit or a result performed by the information processing unit satisfies a predetermined condition, and the notification information generating unit satisfies the predetermined condition When it is determined, the information processing apparatus generates notification information that is information related to processing performed by the information processing unit.

  With this configuration, when the situation changes, a user interface that promptly notifies the user of the changed situation and prompts an operation for knowing the changed situation is provided.

  The information processing apparatus according to the fifth aspect of the present invention is the information processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect, wherein the notification information is information relating to reception of an instruction to add output information.

  With this configuration, when the situation changes, a user interface that promptly notifies the user of the changed situation and prompts an operation for knowing the changed situation is provided.

  According to the information processing apparatus of the present invention, when the situation changes, it is possible to provide a user interface that informs the changed situation in an easy-to-understand manner and prompts an operation for knowing the changed situation.

Conceptual diagram of the information system in the first embodiment Block diagram of the information system A flowchart for explaining the operation of the information processing apparatus 1 Flowchart for explaining the notification information generation process The figure which shows the example of the 1st screen comprised by the same 1st screen information The figure which shows the example of the 2nd surface comprised by the same 2nd screen information Figure showing the same button information management table Figure showing the receipt image The figure which shows the same information generation management table Figure showing receipt image registered Figure showing the same first screen output Figure showing the second screen output The figure which shows the example of the screen where the button with the same information is output Figure showing the second screen output Overview of the computer system Block diagram of the computer system

  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)
In this embodiment, an information system including an information processing apparatus including a screen having a button on which notification information whose contents are changed is displayed will be described.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an information system including an information processing apparatus having a screen on which no notification information is displayed on a button when there is no notification information will be described.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, an information system including an information processing device that generates notification information will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of the information system in the present embodiment. The information system includes an information processing device 1 and one or more terminal devices 2. The information processing apparatus 1 is an apparatus that processes information such as accounting information, for example. Here, the terminal device 2 is a terminal used by the user, and is a so-called personal computer, tablet terminal, smartphone, mobile phone, or the like.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the information system in the present embodiment.

  The information processing apparatus 1 configuring the information system includes a storage unit 11, a reception unit 12, a processing unit 13, and an output unit 14.

  The storage unit 11 constituting the information processing apparatus 1 includes a screen information storage unit 111, an output information storage unit 112, and a notification information storage unit 113.

  The processing unit 13 includes an information processing unit 131, a determination unit 132, and a notification information generation unit 133.

  The output unit 14 includes a screen output unit 141 and a processing result transmission unit 142.

  The terminal device 2 includes a terminal reception unit 21, a terminal processing unit 22, a terminal transmission unit 23, a terminal reception unit 24, and a terminal output unit 25.

  The storage unit 11 can store various information. Here, the information is, for example, screen information, output information, notification information, and the like. The output information is, for example, a receipt image and slip data. Details of screen information, output information, notification information, receipt image, slip data, etc. will be described later.

  The screen information storage unit 111 constituting the storage unit 11 can store screen information such as first screen information and second screen information. The first screen information is screen information related to the first screen having a button including the first character string. The second screen information is screen information related to the second screen. The second screen is a screen that is output when selection for a button in the first screen is received. The first character string is a character string of the button and is a character string displayed on the button. The screen information is information for configuring the screen, and is described in, for example, HTML, XML, program language, script, or the like. The screen information may be the screen itself.

  The output information storage unit 112 can store one or more pieces of output information that is information constituting the second screen. The output information is, for example, a receipt image, slip data, a declaration of approval, information to be notified to the user (user of the terminal device 2) from the provider side of the information processing apparatus 1, and the like. The output information may be anything as long as it is output information. Further, information to be notified to the user from the provider side of the information processing apparatus 1 is, for example, information on version upgrade of the information processing apparatus 1, information on a period during which the information processing apparatus 1 can be used for maintenance, and the like. . The receipt image is an image related to the receipt, for example, an image obtained by photographing the receipt.

  The notification information storage unit 113 can store notification information. The broadcast information is information related to information included in the second screen. The broadcast information is information that can change. In addition, the notification information is usually stored in association with a button. For example, the notification information may be stored in a pair with a button identifier for identifying a button, or may be stored linked to button information constituting the button.

  Here, the information related to the information included in the second screen may not be the information itself included in the second screen. Information on information included in the lower screen of the second screen may be used. The notification information is information that should normally be notified to the user. In addition, the notification information is, for example, information on accepting addition of output information (for example, a receipt image). In addition, the notification information is information indicating that input of output information (for example, an application form for final return, settlement return, etc.) has been completed.

  The receiving unit 12 receives instructions, information, and the like. The instructions, information, and the like are, for example, output instructions that are output on the first screen, information operation instructions, and the like. The information operation instruction is an instruction to add, modify, or delete output information, and usually has an output information identifier for identifying the output information or the output information. Here, “acceptance” is usually reception from an external device such as the terminal device 2, but accepts information input from an input device such as a keyboard, mouse, touch panel, optical disk, magnetic disk, semiconductor memory, etc. This is a concept including reception of information read from the recording medium. The instruction received by the receiving unit 12 is, for example, an output instruction to output the first screen, an information operation instruction that is an instruction to add, modify, or delete output information. In addition, the reception unit 12 may receive a selection for a button.

  The processing unit 13 performs various processes. The various processes are processes performed by the information processing unit 131, the determination unit 132, the notification information generation unit 133, and the like, which will be described later. For example, the processing unit 13 accumulates the information received by the receiving unit 12 in the storage unit 11. For example, the processing unit 13 accumulates the receipt image received by the receiving unit 12 in the output information storage unit 112. For example, the processing unit 13 may accumulate the slip data received by the receiving unit 12 in the output information storage unit 112.

  The information processing unit 131 adds, corrects, or deletes output information in response to an information operation instruction. The information processing unit 131 performs other information processing.

  The determination unit 132 determines whether the processing performed by the information processing unit 131 or the result performed by the information processing unit 131 satisfies a predetermined condition.

  The notification information generation unit 133 generates notification information when a predetermined condition is satisfied. More specifically, the notification information generation unit 133 generates notification information that is information regarding processing performed by the information processing unit 131 when the determination unit 132 determines that a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Here, the predetermined condition is, for example, that predetermined data (for example, receipt image) is registered, predetermined unregistered data exists, predetermined unread The presence of information, the completion of a predetermined operation, the detection of completion of a predetermined operation, and the like. Whether or not it has been read is determined based on, for example, whether or not it has been downloaded to the terminal device 2 and whether or not it has been output.

  In addition, notification information that is information relating to processing performed by the information processing unit 131 includes, for example, information that a receipt image has been registered, the number of information that has been registered but unread by the user, and that some processing has been completed. Information. Information indicating that some processing has been completed is, for example, information indicating that a tax application has been created by a tax accountant, information indicating that a final tax return has been created by a tax accountant, and the like.

  For example, the notification information generated by the notification information generation unit 133 or a template of the notification information is stored in a buffer (not shown) in association with the processing performed by the information processing unit 131. Then, the notification information generation unit 133 acquires notification information corresponding to the processing performed by the information processing unit 131, or the information processing unit 131 performs the notification information template corresponding to the processing performed by the information processing unit 131. The processing result is substituted, and notification information is generated.

  In addition, the notification information includes, for example, “There is new information”, “There is a notification”, “Work completion”, “2013 creation completion”, and the like. The notification information template is, for example, “There are $ new arrivals information”, “Unread $ cases”, or the like. The report information template has a variable (here, “$”). Further, it is assumed that the notification information generation unit 133 holds in advance a method for acquiring information to be substituted into a variable (such as a program for acquisition).

  The output unit 14 outputs the first screen information. The output unit 14 outputs second screen information. The output unit 14 normally outputs the first screen information when the receiving unit 12 receives an output instruction. The first screen information is screen information of the first screen. The first screen has one or more buttons on which the first character string and the notification information are displayed. The second screen information is screen information of the second screen. In addition, it is preferable that the notification information on the button is expressed in a different manner as compared with other areas on the button.

  When the notification information storage unit 113 does not have the notification information, the output unit 14 outputs the first screen information related to the first screen having a button in which only the first character string is displayed.

  Here, the output unit 14 may output the second screen information when the selection for the button is accepted, or may output the second screen information together with the first screen information.

  Here, the output is usually transmission to an external device such as the terminal device 2, but display on a display, projection using a projector, printing with a printer, sound output, accumulation in a recording medium. This is a concept including delivery of processing results to other processing devices and other programs.

  The screen output unit 141 constituting the output unit 14 outputs the first screen information. The screen output unit 141 may output second screen information.

  The processing result transmission unit 142 transmits the processing result in the processing unit 13 to the terminal device 2. The processing result is, for example, information that a receipt image has been accumulated, information that voucher data has been accumulated, and the like.

  The terminal reception part 21 which comprises the terminal device 2 receives an instruction | indication, information, etc. from a user. Instructions and information are, for example, software activation instructions, button presses, first screen output instructions, second screen output instructions, information operation instructions that are instructions for adding, correcting, or deleting output information, For example, selection of a receipt image, input of slip data, and an instruction to move the focus.

  The terminal processing unit 22 performs various processes. The various processes are, for example, a structure in which an instruction or information received by the terminal receiving unit 21 is transmitted to the information processing apparatus 1. The process is, for example, a structure in which an identifier of the terminal device 2 (hereinafter referred to as a terminal identifier) is added to the received instruction or information and transmitted to the information processing device 1. Processing means, for example, configuring a screen from screen information. The process is, for example, configuring the first screen from the first screen information.

  The terminal transmission unit 23 transmits the instruction and information received by the terminal reception unit 21 or the instruction and information configured by the terminal processing unit 22 to the information processing apparatus 1.

  The terminal receiving unit 24 receives information from the information processing apparatus 1. The received information is, for example, first screen information, second screen information, a processing result in the processing unit 13, and the like. The received information may be a first screen or a second screen, for example.

  The terminal output unit 25 outputs information received by the terminal receiving unit 24. The terminal output unit 25 may output the screen configured by the terminal processing unit 22. Here, output refers to display on a display, projection using a projector, printing with a printer, sound output, transmission to an external device, storage in a recording medium, and output to other processing devices or other programs. It is a concept that includes delivery of processing results.

  The storage unit 11, the screen information storage unit 111, the output information storage unit 112, and the notification information storage unit 113 are preferably non-volatile recording media, but can also be realized by volatile recording media.

  The process in which information is stored in the storage unit 11 or the like is not limited. For example, information may be stored in the storage unit 11 or the like via a recording medium, information transmitted via a communication line or the like may be stored in the storage unit 11 or the like, Alternatively, information input via the input device may be stored in the storage unit 11 or the like.

  The processing unit 13, the information processing unit 131, the determination unit 132, the notification information generation unit 133, and the terminal processing unit 22 can be usually realized by an MPU, a memory, or the like. The processing procedure of the processing unit 13 or the like 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 14, the screen output unit 141, the processing result transmission unit 142, and the terminal transmission unit 23 are usually realized by wireless or wired communication means, but may be realized by broadcasting means.

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

  (Step S301) The receiving unit 12 determines whether an information operation instruction has been received. If an information operation instruction is accepted, the process proceeds to step S302. If an information operation instruction is not accepted, the process proceeds to step S305.

  (Step S302) The information processing unit 131 adds, corrects, or deletes output information in accordance with the information operation instruction.

  (Step S303) The determination unit 132 determines whether the process performed in step S302 or the result of the process performed in step S302 satisfies a predetermined condition. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the process goes to step S304, and when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the process returns to step S301.

  (Step S304) The notification information generation unit 133 generates notification information and accumulates it in the notification information storage unit 113. In addition, the process which produces | generates alerting | reporting information is demonstrated using the flowchart of FIG.

  (Step S305) The receiving unit 12 determines whether an output instruction output from the first screen has been received. If an output instruction to output the first screen is accepted, the process proceeds to step S306, and if an output instruction to output the first screen is not accepted, the process proceeds to step S315.

  (Step S306) The information processing unit 131 acquires first screen information corresponding to the output instruction from the screen information storage unit 111. The output instruction has, for example, a first screen identifier.

  (Step S307) The information processing unit 131 acquires one or more button information that is information of one or more buttons included in the first screen information acquired in Step S306. Note that the button information includes, for example, a button identifier.

  (Step S308) The information processing section 131 substitutes 1 for a counter i.

  (Step S309) The information processing section 131 determines whether or not the i-th button information exists in the button information acquired in step S307. If the i-th button information exists, the process goes to step S310. If the i-th button information does not exist, the process goes to step S313.

  (Step S <b> 310) The information processing unit 131 determines whether the notification information corresponding to the i-th button information exists in the notification information storage unit 113. If the notification information exists, the process goes to step S311. If the notification information does not exist, the process goes to step S312.

  (Step S311) The information processing unit 131 adds notification information corresponding to the i-th button information to the i-th button information, and configures button information to be output.

  (Step S312) The information processing section 131 increments the counter i by 1. The process returns to step S310.

  (Step S313) The information processing unit 131 configures first screen information including the button information newly configured in step S311. Note that when the button information is configured in step S311, if the first screen information is rewritten, the processing in this step is unnecessary.

  (Step S <b> 314) The screen output unit 141 transmits the first screen information to the terminal device 2. The process returns to step S301.

  (Step S315) The accepting unit 12 determines whether a selection for a button has been accepted. If the selection for the button is accepted, the process goes to step S316. If the selection for the button is not accepted, the process returns to step S301.

  (Step S316) The information processing unit 131 acquires the second screen information corresponding to the selected button from the screen information storage unit 111.

  (Step S317) The screen output unit 141 transmits the second screen information acquired in step S316 to the terminal device 2. The process returns to step S301.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 3, the notification information is generated when the output information is added, modified, or deleted, or the result of the processing satisfies a predetermined condition. However, notification information may be generated when other conditions are satisfied.

  Further, in the flowchart of FIG. 3, the process is ended by powering off or interruption for aborting the process.

  Next, the notification information generation process of step S304 will be described using the flowchart of FIG.

  (Step S401) The notification information generation unit 133 acquires notification information for the process performed in step S302 or a template of notification information for the process performed in step S302 from a buffer (not shown).

  (Step S402) The notification information generation unit 133 determines whether the information acquired in Step S401 is a template of notification information and there is information to be substituted. When there is information to be substituted, the process goes to step S403, and when there is no information to be substituted, the process goes to step S405.

  (Step S403) The notification information generation unit 133 acquires information to be substituted into the notification information template.

  (Step S404) The notification information generating unit 133 generates notification information by substituting the information acquired in Step S403 into a notification information template.

  (Step S405) The notification information generation unit 133 acquires a button identifier for the process performed in Step S302. In addition, you may think that the alerting | reporting information generation part 133 acquires the button identifier with respect to the alerting | reporting information or a model of alerting | reporting information.

  (Step S406) The notification information generation unit 133 accumulates the notification information in the notification information storage unit 113 in association with the button identifier acquired in Step S405. Return to upper process.

  Next, the operation of the terminal device 2 will be described. The terminal reception unit 21 of the terminal device 2 receives instructions and information from the user. Next, the terminal processing unit 22 configures information to be transmitted using the received information and the like. Then, the terminal transmission unit 23 transmits information configured by the terminal processing unit 22 to the information processing apparatus 1. Further, the terminal receiving unit 24 receives information from the information processing apparatus 1. And the terminal process part 22 comprises the information to output using the received information. Next, the terminal output unit 25 outputs the configured information.

  Hereinafter, a specific operation of the information system in the present embodiment will be described. A conceptual diagram of the information system is shown in FIG.

  Now, the screen information storage unit 111 stores first screen information for configuring the first screen shown in FIG. The first screen information includes button information of buttons identified by button identifiers “b01”, “b02”, “b03”, and “b04”. The screen information storage unit 111 stores second screen information for configuring the second screen in FIG. It is assumed that a receipt image to be output is pasted and output in a blank rectangular area (for example, 601) of the second screen configured by the second screen information.

  The screen information storage unit 111 stores a button information management table shown in FIG. The button information management table is information relating to the buttons constituting the screen such as the first screen. The button information management table manages one or more records having attribute values of “ID”, “button identifier”, “first character string”, “button design”, and “operation”. “ID” is information for identifying a record. “Button identifier” is information for identifying a button. The “first character string” is a character string of a button, and is a character string that always appears on the surface of the button. “Button design” is a button design. “Operation” is an operation to be executed when a button is selected (when pressed). An example of the attribute value of the operation “jump second screen” is an operation of jumping to the screen identified by “second screen”. The action of jumping to the screen identified by the “second screen” can be said to be the action of outputting the screen identified by the “second screen”. The currently output screen may be closed or output as it is. May be.

  The output information storage unit 112 stores a receipt image as shown in FIG. The receipt image is information taken by the user with the camera and transmitted from the terminal device 2.

  Further, the notification information generation unit 133 holds a notification information generation management table shown in FIG. The broadcast information generation management table stores one or more records having “ID”, “button identifier”, “preprocessing”, “broadcast information, etc.”, and “process”. “ID” is information for identifying a record. “Pre-processing” is a condition for acquiring “notification information and the like”, and is information indicating the content of processing. "Notification information etc." has a template of notification information or notification information. “Processing” is a function for obtaining a value to be substituted for the variable “?” Of the template of the notification information. “Get_num (f1)” is a function for acquiring the number of receipt images newly registered in the folder “f1”.

  In this situation, it is assumed that the user A (general user) inputs an instruction to store the two receipt images shown in FIG. Then, the terminal reception part 21 receives two receipt images.

  Next, the terminal processing unit 22 configures information to be transmitted using two receipt images. The terminal processing unit 22 acquires, for example, an identifier (terminal identifier (eg, “u1”)) of the terminal device 2 stored in a buffer (not shown), and an information operation instruction “having a terminal identifier and two receipt images”. Storage Configures two receipt images, u1, f1 ". Of the information operation instructions, “Accumulate” is a command, “Two receipt images” is entity data of two receipt images, “u1” is a terminal identifier, and “f1” is two receipt images. It is a folder name.

  Next, the terminal transmission unit 23 transmits the information operation instruction “stored two receipt images, u1, f1” configured by the terminal processing unit 22 to the information processing apparatus 1.

  Next, the reception unit 12 of the information processing apparatus 1 receives an information operation instruction having a terminal identifier and two receipt images.

  Next, in accordance with the information operation instruction, the information processing unit 131 performs processing for storing in the folder “f1” of the output information storage unit 112 in association with “u1”.

  Next, the determination unit 132 determines whether the process of accumulating the two receipt images satisfies a predetermined condition. Here, the determination unit 132 detects that a new receipt image has been accumulated, and determines that a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Next, the notification information generation unit 133 generates a notification information template “new arrival?” For the process of storing two receipt images in the folder “f1” (receipt image storage f1) in FIG. Obtain from the management table. Further, the notification information generation unit 133 executes a process “get_num (f1)” paired with “accumulation of receipt images f1”, and the number of receipt images newly registered in the folder “f1” “2”. To get. Then, the notification information generating unit 133 substitutes “2” into the variable “?” Of the template “new arrival?” Of the notification information to obtain notification information “two new arrivals”.

  Next, the notification information generation unit 133 obtains a button identifier “b01” corresponding to “receipt image accumulation f1”.

  Next, the notification information generation unit 133 accumulates notification information “two new arrivals” in the notification information storage unit 113 in association with the button identifier “b01”.

  Next, it is assumed that the user B who is a consultant tax accountant of the user A inputs an instruction to output the first screen to his terminal device 2. Then, the terminal reception part 21 receives the output instruction | indication of a 1st screen.

  Next, the terminal processing unit 22 configures output instruction information to be transmitted using the output instruction on the first screen. For example, the terminal processing unit 22 acquires an identifier (terminal identifier (eg, “p1”)) of the terminal device 2 stored in a buffer (not shown), and outputs an output instruction “output first screen, p1” having the terminal identifier. Configure. Of the output instructions, “output” is a command, “first screen” is a screen identifier of the screen to be output, and “p1” is a terminal identifier.

  Next, the terminal transmission unit 23 transmits the output instruction “output first screen, p1” configured by the terminal processing unit 22 to the information processing apparatus 1.

  Next, the reception unit 12 of the information processing apparatus 1 stores the information operation instruction having the terminal identifier and the two receipt images in the folder “f1” of the output information storage unit 112 in association with “u1” that receives the information operation instruction. Perform the process.

  Next, the receiving unit 12 of the information processing apparatus 1 receives the output instruction “output first screen, p1” on the first screen.

  Next, in accordance with the information operation instruction, the information processing unit 131 performs processing for storing in the folder “f1” of the output information storage unit 112 in association with “u1”.

  Next, the processing unit 13 acquires the first screen information stored in the screen information storage unit 111 from the screen information storage unit 111.

  Next, the processing unit 13 acquires one or more button identifiers “b01”, “b02”, “b03”, “b04”, and the like included in the first screen information.

  Next, the processing unit 13 acquires the button information identified by the first button identifier “b01” from the button information management table of FIG. The acquired button information includes a first character string “payment for food and drink”. Further, the processing unit 13 determines from the information stored in the notification information storage unit 113 that there is notification information corresponding to the first button identifier “b01”.

  Next, the processing unit 13 acquires notification information “two new arrivals” corresponding to the button identifier “b01” from the notification information storage unit 113. Then, the processing unit 13 adds notification information “two new arrivals” to the first button information, and configures button information to be output.

  Next, the processing unit 13 acquires button information identified by the second button identifier “b02” from the button information management table of FIG. Note that the acquired button information includes the first character string “payment of travel expenses and transportation expenses”. Further, the processing unit 13 determines from the information stored in the notification information storage unit 113 that there is no notification information corresponding to the second button identifier “b02”.

  Next, the processing unit 13 acquires button information identified by the third button identifier “b03” from the button information management table of FIG. Note that the acquired button information includes the first character string “payment of utilities”. Further, the processing unit 13 determines from the information stored in the notification information storage unit 113 that there is no notification information corresponding to the third button identifier “b03”.

  Next, the processing unit 13 acquires button information identified by the fourth button identifier “b04” from the button information management table of FIG. Note that the acquired button information includes the first character string “unclassified”. Further, the processing unit 13 determines from the information stored in the notification information storage unit 113 that there is no notification information corresponding to the fourth button identifier “b04”.

  The processing unit 13 performs the same process for other buttons in the first screen.

  Next, the processing unit 13 configures first screen information including newly configured button information (here, button information identified by the button identifier “b01”). Next, the screen output unit 141 transmits the configured first screen information to the terminal device 2.

  Next, the terminal reception unit 24 of the terminal device 2 of the user B receives the first screen information from the information processing device 1. And the terminal process part 22 will comprise the 1st screen to output using 1st screen information, if received. Next, the terminal output unit 25 outputs the configured first screen. FIG. 11 shows the output first screen. In FIG. 11, reference numeral 1101 denotes a button to which notification information is added, and reference numeral 1102 denotes notification information arranged on the button. In addition, it is suitable that the area | region where alerting | reporting information has exposed in FIG. 11 is a conspicuous aspect compared with the other area | region (for example, area | region of a 1st character string, etc.) on a button. Further, buttons 1103 to 1105 do not have notification information.

  Next, it is assumed that the user B who viewed the first screen (FIG. 11) pressed the button 1101. Here, it is assumed that the user B may press the notification information area 1102 or may press another area of the button 1102 that is not the notification information area 1102.

  Then, the terminal reception unit 21 of the terminal device 2 receives the selection of the button 1101. Next, the terminal processing unit 22 configures an instruction to transmit using the selection (instruction).

  Next, the terminal transmission unit 23 transmits an instruction (for example, “selection b01, p1”) configured by the terminal processing unit 22 to the information processing apparatus 1.

  Next, the reception unit 12 of the information processing device 1 receives an instruction (for example, “selection b01, p1”) from the terminal device 2.

  Next, the processing unit 13 acquires the operation “jump second screen” corresponding to the selected button “b01” from the button management table (FIG. 7). Next, the processing unit 13 acquires the second screen information identified by the screen identifier “second screen” included in the operation “jump second screen” from the screen information storage unit 111. In addition, here, the processing unit 13 acquires a receipt image corresponding to the terminal identifier “p1” from the output information storage unit 112. Then, the processing unit 13 configures the second screen information to be transmitted so that the acquired receipt image is included in the second screen information. Note that the processing unit 13 may configure the second screen information to be transmitted so that only the newly received receipt image is acquired and the acquired receipt image is included in the second screen information.

  The storage unit 11 manages the correspondence between the terminal identifier of the advisory tax accountant and the terminal identifier of the user, and the processing unit 13 is the terminal identifier “u1” of the user who is paired with the terminal identifier “p1” of the advisory tax accountant. And a receipt image paired with the terminal identifier “u1” is acquired from the output information storage unit 112.

  Next, the screen output unit 141 transmits the configured second screen information to the terminal device 2.

  Next, the terminal receiving unit 24 of the terminal device 2 of the user A receives the second screen information from the information processing device 1. And the terminal process part 22 comprises the 2nd screen to output using the received 2nd screen information. Next, the terminal output unit 25 outputs the configured second screen. FIG. 12 shows the output second screen. In FIG. 12, two newly received receipt images (1201, 1202) are output in a different manner (conspicuous manner) from the other receipt images. Note that the terminal output unit 25 may output only two newly received receipt images (1201, 1202).

  In the above specific example, when the output information (here, the receipt image) is newly registered, the notification information generation unit 133 generates the notification information, and the button with the notification information is output. It was.

  However, the notification information generation unit 133 may generate notification information according to other conditions. For example, the notification information generation unit 133 may generate notification information on the condition that there is unread information (information that has not been downloaded to the terminal device 2 or information that has not been output by the terminal device). In such a case, even when output information is newly registered, a predetermined condition is satisfied (in this case, when information is downloaded to the terminal device 2 or when information is output to the terminal device). In addition, the processing unit 13 deletes the notification information. FIG. 13 shows an example of a screen on which a button with notification information is output when there is unread information. In FIG. 13, reference numeral 1301 denotes notification information on the button.

  Further, for example, the notification information generation unit 133 may generate notification information on the condition that a predetermined work has been completed. The completion of the predetermined work may be that information indicating completion is newly registered, or that all predetermined information is registered. An example of a screen on which a button with notification information generated on the condition that a predetermined work has been completed is output is shown in FIG. 13, and 1302 is the notification information on the button. Reference numeral 1302 denotes a button for the user (consultant user of the tax accountant) to confirm the report completed by the tax accountant. When the button is pressed, a report is output to the terminal device 2.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the situation changes, a user interface that provides an easy-to-understand notification of the changed situation and prompts an operation for knowing the changed situation is provided.

  Moreover, according to this Embodiment, it becomes easy for the operator of the information processing apparatus 1 or the service provider using the information processing apparatus 1 to see the information that the user wants to see.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the terminal output unit 25 of the terminal device 2 may output only a newly received receipt image. Further, as indicated by reference numerals 1401 and 1402 in FIG. 14, the user may be able to select whether to output a newly received receipt image or to output a receipt image in which slip data is already input. When the user inputs 1401 ON, the terminal output unit 25 outputs a newly received receipt image. When the user inputs 1402 ON, the terminal output unit 25 receives the slip data. Output the input receipt image. Note that the processing in the present embodiment may be realized by software. Then, this software may be distributed by software download or the like. Further, this software may be recorded and distributed on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM. This also applies to other embodiments in this specification. Note that the software that implements the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment is the following program. In other words, this program is a computer-accessible recording medium, the first screen information relating to the first screen having a button including the first character string, and the second screen relating to the second screen that is output when selection for the button is accepted. A screen information storage unit capable of storing two-screen information; and a notification information storage unit capable of storing notification information which is information relating to information included in the second screen and can be changed. A reception unit for receiving an output instruction for outputting the first screen;
When the receiving unit receives an output instruction, the first character string and the notification information are output, and the first screen information related to the first screen having the button displayed is output, and the output unit outputs the second screen information. A program for causing a computer to function as an output of the second screen when a selection for the button is received.

  In the above program, when the notification information storage unit does not have notification information, the output unit outputs first screen information related to a first screen having a button represented by only the first character string. It is preferable that the program functions a computer.

  Further, in the above program, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the computer further functions as a notification information generation unit that generates notification information, and the notification information generation unit generates the notification information in the notification information storage unit. It is preferable that the program is a program that causes a computer to function as the notification information.

  In the above program, the recording medium further includes an output information storage unit that can store one or more output information that is information constituting the second screen, and the reception unit adds or corrects the output information. Or an information operation instruction that is an instruction to delete, and an information processing unit that adds, modifies, or deletes the output information according to the information operation instruction, and a process performed by the information processing unit, or The computer further functions as a determination unit that determines whether the result of the information processing unit satisfies a predetermined condition, and the notification information generation unit is configured so that the determination unit satisfies the predetermined condition. When it is determined, the program is preferably a program that causes a computer to function as generating notification information that is information related to processing performed by the information processing unit.

  In the above program, it is preferable that the notification information is a program that causes a computer to function as information relating to reception of an instruction to add output information.

  FIG. 14 shows the external appearance of a computer that executes the program described in this specification and realizes the information processing apparatus 1 and the like of the above-described embodiment. The above-described embodiments can be realized by computer hardware and a computer program executed thereon. FIG. 15 is an overview of the computer system 300, and FIG. 16 is a block diagram of the system 300.

  In FIG. 15, a computer system 300 includes a computer 301 including a CD-ROM drive, a keyboard 302, a mouse 303, and a monitor 304.

  In FIG. 16, a computer 301 includes an MPU 3013, a bus 3014, a ROM 3015, a RAM 3016, and a hard disk 3017 in addition to the CD-ROM drive 3012. The bus 3014 is connected to the MPU 3013 and the CD-ROM drive 3012. The ROM 3015 stores a program such as a bootup program. The RAM 3016 is connected to the MPU 3013 and temporarily stores application program instructions and provides a temporary storage space. The hard disk 3017 is for storing application programs, system programs, and data. Although not shown here, the computer 301 may further include a network card that provides connection to a LAN.

  A program that causes the computer system 300 to execute the functions of the information processing apparatus 1 and the like of the above-described embodiment may be stored in the CD-ROM 3101, inserted into the CD-ROM drive 3012, and further transferred to the hard disk 3017. . Alternatively, the program may be transmitted to the computer 301 via a network (not shown) and stored in the hard disk 3017. The program is loaded into the RAM 3016 at the time of execution. The program may be loaded directly from the CD-ROM 3101 or the network.

  The program does not necessarily include an operating system or a third-party program that causes the computer 301 to execute the functions of the information processing apparatus 1 according to the above-described embodiment. The program only needs to include an instruction portion that calls an appropriate function (module) in a controlled manner and obtains a desired result. How the computer system 300 operates is well known and will not be described in detail.

  In the above program, in the step of transmitting information, the step of receiving information, etc., processing performed by hardware, for example, processing performed by a modem or an interface card in the transmission step (only performed by hardware) Processing) is not included.

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

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, it goes without saying that two or more communication units existing in one apparatus may be physically realized by one medium.

  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.

  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 provides a user interface that informs the user of the changed situation in an easy-to-understand manner when the situation changes, and prompts an operation to know the changed situation. It has an effect and is useful as an information processing apparatus.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Information processing apparatus 2 Terminal device 11 Storage part 12 Reception part 13 Processing part 14 Output part 21 Terminal reception part 22 Terminal processing part 23 Terminal transmission part 24 Terminal reception part 25 Terminal output part 111 Screen information storage part 112 Output information storage part 113 Notification information storage unit 131 Information processing unit 132 Determination unit 133 Notification information generation unit 141 Screen output unit 142 Processing result transmission unit

Claims (7)

A screen information storage unit capable of storing first screen information related to a first screen having a button including a first character string, and second screen information related to a second screen output when a selection for the button is received;
Information related to information included in the second screen, a notification information storage unit that can store notification information that can be changed, and
A reception unit for receiving an output instruction for outputting the first screen;
An output unit that outputs first screen information on a first screen having a button in which the first character string and the notification information are displayed and outputs second screen information when the receiving unit receives an output instruction; Comprising
An information processing apparatus that outputs the second screen when a selection for the button is received. The output unit is
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the notification information storage unit does not have notification information, the information processing device outputs first screen information related to a first screen having a button expressed only by the first character string. If a predetermined condition is satisfied, further comprising a notification information generation unit for generating notification information,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the notification information in the notification information storage unit is notification information generated by the notification information generation unit. An output information storage unit capable of storing one or more pieces of output information that is information constituting the second screen;
The reception unit
An information operation instruction that is an instruction to add, modify, or delete the output information is also received,
An information processing unit that adds, modifies, or deletes the output information in response to the information operation instruction;
A judgment unit for judging whether the processing performed by the information processing unit or the result of the information processing unit satisfies a predetermined condition;
The notification information generation unit
The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein when the determination unit determines that a predetermined condition is satisfied, notification information that is information relating to processing performed by the information processing unit is generated. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the notification information is information related to receiving an instruction to add output information. The recording medium is
A screen information storage unit capable of storing first screen information related to a first screen having a button including a first character string, and second screen information related to a second screen output when a selection for the button is received;
A notification information storage unit that can store notification information that is information related to information included in the second screen and can be changed;
An information processing method realized by a reception unit and an output unit,
The accepting unit accepting an output instruction to output the first screen;
When the output unit receives an output instruction in the receiving step, the first output unit outputs first screen information related to a first screen having a button in which the first character string and the notification information are displayed, and second screen information An output step for outputting,
An information processing method in which the second screen is output when selection of the button is accepted. Computer-accessible recording media
A screen information storage unit capable of storing first screen information related to a first screen having a button including a first character string, and second screen information related to a second screen output when a selection for the button is received;
A notification information storage unit that can store notification information that is information related to information included in the second screen and can be changed;
Computer
A reception unit for receiving an output instruction for outputting the first screen;
When the receiving unit receives an output instruction, the first character string and the notification information are output, and the first screen information related to the first screen having the button displayed is output, and the output unit outputs the second screen information. A program for functioning,
A program for causing a computer to function as an output of the second screen when selection of the button is accepted.