JP2019194775A - Information processing device and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an information processing device and program, capable of providing control to display functions for executing processes required by conditions a document must fulfill to be handed over from one process to another associated process.SOLUTION: An information processing device is provided, comprising a display control means 209 configured to provide control to display a list of candidate functions for executing processes necessary to satisfy required conditions on the basis of association information representing associations between the conditions required to pass a document from a first process to a second process in a series of processes, including the first process to be executed on the document and the second process to be executed in association with the first process, and functions for executing the processes on the document.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus and a program.

  In recent years, it has been proposed to support a user for business (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  The information processing apparatus described in Patent Literature 1 includes an output information setting unit that sets information about an output that a user is going to obtain as a processing result by a processing module, and a processing module database in which an existing processing module is registered. An existing processing module search unit that searches for an existing processing module having an output that matches the output information set by the output information setting unit, and an existing processing module that can be selected from the existing processing module searched by the existing processing module search unit Processing module presenting means. In some cases, data processing is performed in a plurality of modules to promote data processing. At that time, it is necessary to confirm whether or not the process has been properly executed in the transfer source module so that the process can be executed in the next module in the transfer source module.

JP 2014-186508 A

  An object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus and program capable of controlling to display a function for executing a process necessary for a condition to be satisfied by a document when the document is transferred between processes associated with each other. There is to do.

[1] The first process to the second process in a series of processes including a first process executed on a document and a second process executed in association with the first process A list of candidate functions that execute the process necessary to satisfy the condition based on the related information that associates the condition necessary for delivering the document to the document and the function that executes the process on the document. An information processing apparatus comprising display control means for controlling to display a message.
[2] The apparatus further comprises selection means for selecting a specific function from the list.
The information processing apparatus according to [1].
[3] When the selecting means selects the specific function from the list,
The display control means controls to display a list of other function candidates excluding the specific function;
The information processing apparatus according to [2].
[4] When the series of functions satisfying the condition is selected, the display control means controls to display information indicating that the condition can be satisfied.
The information processing apparatus according to [3].
[5] It further comprises execution instruction means for instructing execution of the function,
The display control means controls to display the execution instruction means corresponding to the specific function with emphasis as information indicating that the condition can be satisfied.
The information processing apparatus according to [4].
[6] The apparatus further includes execution means for executing the function without being instructed by the execution instruction means.
The information processing apparatus according to [5].
[7] The execution unit executes a function of editing the document based on the condition.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of [1] to [6].
[8] The execution means executes a function of inputting information predetermined in the document as a function of editing the document.
The information processing apparatus according to [7].
[9] Provided with setting means for setting the predetermined information.
The information processing apparatus according to [8].
[10] The computer
The document is transferred from the first process to the second process in a series of processes including a first process executed on the document and a second process executed in association with the first process. Based on related information that associates a condition necessary for delivering the document with a function for executing the process on the document, a list of function candidates for executing the process necessary for satisfying the condition is displayed. A program for functioning as a display control means for controlling the above.

According to the first and tenth aspects of the present invention, when delivering a document between processes associated with each other, it is possible to control the operator to display a function for executing a process necessary for a condition to be satisfied by the document. it can.
According to the invention which concerns on Claim 2, the function which performs required processing can be selected.
According to the invention which concerns on Claim 3, it can suppress selecting the function which performs a process redundantly.
According to the fourth and fifth aspects of the invention, this can be done.
According to the invention which concerns on Claim 6, the process with respect to a document can be performed automatically.
According to the invention of claim 7, the document can be edited without directly manipulating the document.
According to the eighth aspect of the invention, information can be input to a document without directly operating the document.
According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to preset information that the operator inputs to the document.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a control system of the information processing apparatus illustrated in FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the workplace information table. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the home screen, and (a) to (d) are diagrams illustrating an example of an operation for generating a work place in this order. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the home screen, and is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation of connecting the workplaces. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the home screen, and (a) to (d) are diagrams illustrating an example of an operation for setting delivery conditions in this order. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a workflow. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the workplace editing screen, and (a) to (e) are diagrams illustrating an example of an operation for editing the workplace in this order. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the work place screen, and (a) to (e) are diagrams illustrating an example of operations for performing individual tasks in this order. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the workplace screen, and (a) and (b) are diagrams illustrating an example of an operation for executing an application. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of the work place screen, and (a) and (b) are diagrams illustrating an example of an operation for setting an automatic work. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a workplace screen, and is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation of automatic work execution. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the workplace screen, and (a) and (b) are diagrams illustrating an example of an operation for setting an automatic application. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of the workplace screen, and is a diagram illustrating an example of an automatic application execution operation.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, substantially the same constituent elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof is omitted.

[Summary of embodiment]
The information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment includes a first process in a series of processes including a first process executed on a document and a second process executed in association with the first process. A candidate for a function that executes a process necessary to satisfy the condition based on related information that associates a condition necessary for delivering the document to the second process from the function and a function that executes the process on the document. Display control means for controlling to display the list.

  “Document” refers to characters, graphics, images, moving images, sounds, and the like, or some combination thereof. Documents include, for example, those created by applications such as a document creation program, a figure creation program, a spreadsheet program, and a document management program. The second process is executed in association with the first process.

[Embodiment]
(Configuration of information processing system)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The information processing system 1 includes an information processing device 2, a terminal device used by an administrator who has management authority (hereinafter referred to as “manager terminal apparatus 3A”), and a general first operation that does not have management authority. Terminal device used by an operator (hereinafter also referred to as first operator terminal device 3B) and a terminal device used by a general second operator who does not have management authority (hereinafter referred to as second operator). Terminal device 3 </ b> C ”). The information processing device 2, the administrator terminal device 3 </ b> A, the first operator terminal device 3 </ b> B, and the second operator terminal device 3 </ b> C are connected via the network 4.

  Hereinafter, when the administrator terminal device 3A, the first operator terminal device 3B, and the second operator terminal device 3C are collectively referred to, they are also simply referred to as “terminal device 3”. The first operator terminal device 3B and the second operator terminal device 3C are also simply referred to as “operator terminal device 3” when collectively referred to. Further, when the administrator, the first operator, and the second operator are collectively referred to, they are also simply referred to as “operator” or “user”. When the first operator and the second operator are distinguished from the administrator, they are also referred to as “general operators”.

  The information processing apparatus 2 corresponds to, for example, an image forming apparatus such as a personal computer or a multifunction peripheral, a tab red terminal, a multi-function mobile phone (smart phone), or the like.

The information processing apparatus 2 can be used, for example, to support a task of transferring a regular document between a plurality of operators. The basic operations performed by the information processing apparatus 2 include the following. Details will be described later.
(1) Operation for associating a plurality of business operations to construct a series of business operations (hereinafter also referred to as “workflow”) (2) Operation for editing an environment for performing operations related to each business operation (3) Operations related to each business operation Operation to be Performed The work is an example of document processing.

  As the terminal device 3, for example, a personal computer, a tablet-type terminal, a multi-function mobile phone (smart phone), or the like can be used. The terminal device 3 includes an operation unit 32 realized by a keyboard, a mouse, and the like, and a display unit 33 realized by a liquid crystal display or the like.

  The network 4 is, for example, a local area network (LAN), the Internet, an intranet, etc., and may be wired or wireless.

  In addition, in FIG. 1, although the structure which provides the three terminal devices 3 is mentioned as an example, the number of the terminal devices 3 is not limited to three, One, two, or four or more may be sufficient. .

(Configuration of information processing apparatus 2)
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a control system of the information processing apparatus 2 illustrated in FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the information processing apparatus 2 includes a control unit 20 that controls each unit, a storage unit 22 that stores various data, and a communication unit 24 that communicates with the terminal device 3 via the network 4. With.

[Control unit 20]
The control unit 20 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an interface, and the like. The CPU operates in accordance with the program 220 recorded in the storage unit 22, thereby accepting means 200, generating means 201, connecting means 202, specifying means 203, converting means 204, setting means 205, editing means 206, executing means 207, It functions as confirmation means 208, display control means 209, delivery means 210, and the like. Details of the means 200 to 210 will be described later.

[Storage unit 22]
The storage unit 22 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a hard disk, and the like. Various data such as 225 and tool 226 are stored. Details of the work place information table 222, the automation information table 223, and the work progress information table 224 will be described later.

  The document information 221 records attribute information indicating document attributes for each document. The attribute information includes information indicating items and columns (hereinafter also referred to as “fields”) to be input, information indicating data structure, title, date and time, item names, and other characters and numerical values. Graphic information composed of figures and symbols such as composed text information, seal marks (hereinafter also referred to as “imprint information”), logo marks indicating trade names and organization names, symbol marks indicating qualifications and standards, and Position information indicating the position of the character information and graphic information on the document is included. In this specification, the “field” includes a template (hereinafter, also referred to as “background form”) including a layout, a fixed portion, and the like that form the background of the document.

  The screen information 225 is information on various screens displayed on the display unit 33 of the terminal device 3 by the display control unit 209 described later. The screens related to the screen information 225 include, for example, the home screen 5 (see FIGS. 4 to 6), the workplace editing screen 7 (see FIG. 8), the workplace screen 8 (see FIGS. 9 to 14), and the like. Details of each screen will be described later.

  The tool 226 is a function for editing a document. The editing of the document includes input (writing), change, deletion, and the like. Specifically, the tool 226 refers to a function for executing individual work subdivided that constitutes a series of work related to one business. The “subdivided work” includes, for example, a work of attaching seal information to a document (that is, a work of stamping an electronic data seal), a work of filling in items necessary for application, and the like. Tools include, for example, a stamping tool for attaching imprint information of a predetermined person, a text input tool for inputting text designated by an operator in a predetermined field, and a free editing tool for freely editing a document. Etc. are included. A series of work is an example of a series of processes. A tool is an example of a function that executes processing. The text input tool is an example of a function for inputting predetermined information to a document.

  The tool 226 may be added, deleted, or set by the operator. For example, the text input tool may input predetermined specific information in a predetermined field.

[Each means 200-210]
Next, the details of each means 200 to 210 of the control unit 20 will be described. The accepting unit 200 accepts various information and signals transmitted from the terminal device 3 via the network 4. Information received by the receiving unit 200 includes, for example, information related to various operations performed by the operator on the operation unit 32 of the terminal device 3.

  The generation unit 201 newly generates a work place. A work place refers to an environment in which work related to a predetermined unit of work (hereinafter also referred to as “unit work”) is performed. In the work place, a predetermined work is performed on the document. The workplace includes, for example, an environment for performing an operation related to an application operation for performing an application and an environment for performing an operation related to an approval operation for approving an applied content (hereinafter also referred to as “application content”).

  The connection means 202 connects one work place and another work place. Here, “connection” refers to associating a work related to one work place with a work related to another work place. Specifically, “connection” refers to associating one work place with another work place so that a document is delivered from the upstream work place to the downstream work place. The work performed in the downstream work place is executed in association with the work performed in the upstream work place.

  The work performed in the upstream work place is an example of the first process. The work performed at the downstream work place is an example of the second process. That is, the first process and the second process are associated with each other by connecting the upstream work site and the downstream work site.

  Note that “upstream” means a side closer to the start side in the workflow, and “downstream” means a side closer to the end side in the workflow. As an example, when an upstream workplace related to the application work is connected to a downstream workplace related to the approval work, a document in which the application details are input is delivered from the upstream workplace to the downstream workplace. become.

  The specifying unit 203 specifies input target information to be input from a sample of a document handed over between work sites connected to each other (also simply referred to as “sample document”). The input target information includes field information indicating the field and information indicating the content input in the field (hereinafter also referred to as “input content information”).

  Specifically, the specifying unit 203 acquires attribute information corresponding to the sample document from the document information 221 stored in the storage unit 22, and specifies field information and input content information according to the attribute information.

  The sample document may be, for example, a specific type of document in which entry examples are entered in a field (hereinafter also referred to as “post-entry document”), or a template only without entry examples in at least one field. A structured document (hereinafter, also referred to as “pre-input document”) or the like is included. Specifically, the post-input document includes a document in which information is input in some fields and a document in which information is input in all fields.

  The sample document may be singular or plural. Note that when there are a plurality of sample documents, for example, combinations of different entry examples of the same type (that is, documents having the same template), combinations of post-input documents and pre-input documents, and the like are included.

  When the sample document is singular, the specifying unit 203, for example, includes a field included in the sample document, a background form of the sample document, presence / absence of information input in the field (that is, presence / absence of input content information for each field), Specify the presence or absence of imprint information. When there are a plurality of sample documents, the specifying unit 203 further specifies common points or differences between the plurality of sample documents of the input content information specified for each field in addition to the above-described example.

  The conversion means 204 is a condition necessary for the input object information specified by the specifying means 203 to be transferred from the upstream work place to the downstream work place in the upstream work place and the downstream work place connected to each other. (Hereinafter also referred to as “delivery condition”). The delivery condition is an example of a condition that the document should satisfy. Note that the conversion means 204 may convert the input target information into delivery condition candidates that are actually used in the workflow, and may be set based on the operation of the operator by the setting means 205 described later.

  The delivery condition is also referred to as a “completion condition” necessary for completing the work in the upstream work place and a “start condition” necessary for starting the work in the downstream work place. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the “delivery condition” will be used for explanation.

  When the sample document is singular, the conversion unit 204 converts, for example, information indicating the base form of the sample document, information on the presence / absence of input content information specified for each field, and information on the presence / absence of seal imprint information into delivery conditions. . Note that the condition relating to the base form is a condition for determining whether or not the document is a target of work in the workplace based on the template, but is treated as one of delivery conditions in this specification.

  In the delivery condition, in which field the input content information needs to be input (that is, the condition related to the field information) and what input content information needs to be input (that is, the input content) (Conditions related to information) and the like.

  More specifically, when the specifying unit 203 specifies that the input content information is input to the field, the converting unit 204 converts that some information is input to the field into a delivery condition, When the specifying unit 203 specifies that the seal stamp information is attached, the fact that the seal stamp information is attached to the document is converted into a delivery condition.

  Further, when the conversion means 204 specifies that the input content information is input in the field, the conversion means 204 converts the input content information into a delivery condition. Delivery conditions related to input content information are classified into types such as “fixed value”, “arbitrary value”, and “linked value”, for example.

  Here, the “fixed value” refers to input content information fixedly determined as a delivery condition. When the input content information is a fixed value, the conversion unit 204 converts the input content information itself into the target field into a delivery condition.

  The “arbitrary value” refers to input content information arbitrarily determined as a delivery condition. When the input content information is an arbitrary value, the conversion unit 204 converts that some information is input into the target field into a delivery condition.

  “Linked value” refers to input content information that is linked and set as a delivery condition. When the input content information is a linkage value, the conversion means 204 has input information related to predetermined specific information such as imprint information relating to a specific person, specific date, etc., in the target field. Is converted to delivery conditions.

  When the input content information is associated with specific information, the conversion means 204 converts the input content information into an interlock value. That is, the conversion means 204 converts the input content information into a delivery condition that the input content information related to the specific information is input to the target field. As an example, when the applicant's seal information as input content information is added to a field for filling in applicant information (hereinafter, also referred to as “applicant field”), the conversion means 204 includes the applicant field. It is converted into a condition that the imprint information of the applicant is attached.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of sample documents, the converting unit 204 converts the input content information according to the common points and differences between the plurality of sample documents of the input content information specified for each field in addition to the above-described conversion. Convert to delivery conditions.

  Specifically, when the input content information specified for each field is common among a plurality of sample documents, the conversion unit 204 converts the field in which the input content information is input into a delivery condition. The input content information is converted into a fixed value. That is, the conversion means 204 converts the input content information into a delivery condition that the input content information is input in this field.

  When the input content information specified for each field is different between a plurality of sample documents, the conversion unit 204 converts the input content information into an arbitrary value. That is, the conversion means 204 converts the input content information into a delivery condition that some information (may be the input content information) is input in this field.

  The conversion unit 204 may convert the difference between the pre-input document and the post-input document into a delivery condition. Specifically, the conversion unit 204 converts a field where input content information is different between the pre-input document and the post-input document into a delivery condition that some information has been input to the field. Good.

  The setting unit 205 performs various settings based on the operation of the operator. As an example, when the conversion unit 204 converts the input target information into delivery condition candidates, the setting unit 205 is selected based on the operator's operation from the delivery condition candidates converted by the conversion unit 204. Is set as a delivery condition. The setting unit 205 sets the type of delivery condition based on the operation of the operator. The setting unit 205 sets input content information in the tool based on the operation of the operator.

  The setting unit 205 records the set delivery condition in the work place information table 222 of the storage unit 22 in association with information indicating the work place. In this specification, “record” is used when information is written in the table, and “memory” is used when information is written in the storage unit 22.

  The editing unit 206 edits the workplace. Here, “workplace editing” refers to constructing a series of operations related to unit operations by combining subdivided individual operations.

  The execution unit 207 individually executes a series of operations constructed by the editing unit 206 for the document. Specifically, the execution unit 207 executes the corresponding individual work by activating the tool 226 stored in the storage unit 22. The execution unit 207 records the completion of the work in the work progress information table 224 of the storage unit 22.

  The confirmation unit 208 determines whether or not a series of operations constructed by the editing unit 206 can satisfy the delivery conditions of the workplace (hereinafter also referred to as “operation consistency”), and operations performed by the execution unit 207. It is confirmed whether or not the document for which the process is executed satisfies the delivery condition described above.

  “A delivery condition can be satisfied” means that a series of work constructed by the editing unit 206 includes work necessary from the start to the end of one unit work. “A delivery condition can be satisfied” includes a state in which the workplace is connected as one workflow from the start to the end. Specifically, the state where “delivery conditions can be satisfied” corresponds to a state where a tool for performing a necessary work from the start to the end of one unit work is selected without shortage, as will be described later.

  The display control unit 209 controls to display the delivery condition converted by the conversion unit 204 on the display unit 33 of the terminal device 3. As described above, the display control unit 209 may control to display the delivery condition as one of the candidates. The display control unit 209 controls to display a list of tool candidates necessary for satisfying the delivery condition based on the work place information table 222. The display control unit 209 controls to display various screens on the display unit 33 of the terminal device 3. In the following description, “control to display on the display unit 33 of the terminal device 3” is also simply referred to as “display”. The delivery unit 210 delivers the document from the upstream work place to the downstream work place connected to the upstream work place.

[Various information tables]
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the work place information table 222. The work place information table 222 records delivery conditions of the work place for each work place. Specifically, in the workplace information table 222, information for identifying the workplace and the delivery conditions set by the setting unit 205 are recorded in association with each other. The workplace information table 222 is an example of related information that associates delivery conditions with tools.

  The workplace information table 222 is provided with a “workplace name” column, a “user name” column, a “delivery condition” column, and a “tool information” column. In the “delivery condition” column, a “field” column, a “type” column, and an “input content information” column are further provided. In the “work place name” column, information for identifying the work place such as the name of the work place is recorded.

  In the “field” column, information for identifying a field such as a name of a field related to the delivery condition is recorded. In the “user name” column, information for identifying the operator such as the name of the user who uses the workplace is recorded. A user ID may be recorded instead of the user name. In the “type” column, information indicating whether the input content information is a fixed value, an arbitrary value, or a linked value is recorded for each field. In the “input content information”, specific information serving as delivery conditions is recorded. When “arbitrary value” is recorded in the “type” field, information indicating that the input content information such as “−” is not set is recorded in the “input content information” field. Is done.

  In the “tool information” column, tools necessary for satisfying the delivery condition are recorded in association with the fields. For example, the tool is a stamp tool for the field related to “Applicant”, and the text input tool for the field that is the target of text input, such as the field related to “Application section” and “Application fee”. Is applicable. It should be noted that tools such as “•• Tool A”, “•• Tool B”, “•• Tool C” shown in FIG. May be.

  The automation information table 223 records work automated (described later) for each workplace. Specifically, in the automation information table 223, for example, information for identifying a workplace, information for identifying an operator, and information indicating an automated work are recorded in association with each other.

  The work progress information table 224 records work progress for each work place. The progress of work corresponds to, for example, information indicating which work is performed on a document in the work place. In the work progress information table 224, for example, information for identifying a work place, information indicating a document, and information indicating the progress of the work are associated and recorded.

(Operation of the embodiment)
Next, an example of the operation of the information processing apparatus 2 will be described according to screen operations with reference to FIGS. Hereinafter, the operations are divided into three stages of operations: (1) an operation for constructing a workflow, (2) an operation for editing a work place, and (3) an operation for executing a work, and details will be described respectively.

  In the following description of the operation, a series of tasks (that is, a workflow) constituted by an application job and an approval job will be described as an example. Moreover, it demonstrates centering on the operation | movement in the application work which applies for transportation expenses as an example of the application content. In addition, an environment for performing work related to the application work is also referred to as a first work place, and an environment for performing work related to the approval work is also referred to as a second work place. Note that the first work place and the second work place are collectively referred to simply as “work place”. In addition, a person who performs the application work (that is, the applicant) is a first operator, and a person who performs the approval work (that is, the approver) is a second operator.

(1) Construction of workflow Construction of a workflow includes generation of a workplace, connection of the created workplaces, and setting of delivery conditions between the workplaces connected to each other. Hereinafter, as specific examples, generation of the first work place and the second work place, connection of the first work place and the second work place, and setting of delivery conditions between the first work place and the second work place, Will be described with reference to FIGS. In the workflow construction, “operation” refers to an operation performed by the administrator on the operation unit 32A of the administrator terminal device 3A. Unless otherwise specified, “operator” refers to an administrator.

[Generation of the workplace]
4A to 4D are diagrams illustrating an example of the home screen. As shown in FIG. 4A, the home screen 5 includes a first icon 51 indicating the start of the workflow and a second icon 52 indicating the end of the workflow. The icon refers to an operator displayed with characters, figures, symbols, and the like.

  The first icon 51 includes a connector 511 that connects another icon to the first icon 51. The second icon 52 includes a connector 521 that connects another icon to the second icon 52. The home screen 5 includes a first menu screen 53 as a sub screen. The first menu screen 53 includes, for example, a work place addition button 531 for newly adding a work place, a work place delete button 532 for deleting a work place, a work place edit button 533 for editing the work place, and the like.

  When the accepting means 200 accepts an operation for the work place addition button 531, the display control means 209 sets the work place name and the like on the home screen 5 as shown in FIG. Based on this, a work place generation screen 54 for generating a work place is displayed. In the work place generation screen 54, for example, an input field 541 for inputting a work place name, a user name to be used, and the like is provided.

  When the receiving unit 200 receives the information input on the workplace generation screen 54, the generation unit 201 generates a first workplace based on the input information. When the first work place is generated, the display control means 209, as shown in FIG. 4C, displays the third icon 55 indicating the first work place on the home screen 5 (“Traffic” in FIG. 4C). "Apply for expense").

  The third icon 55 includes an upstream connector 551A that connects other icons on the upstream side and a downstream connector 551B that connects other icons on the downstream side. When the upstream connector 551A and the downstream connector 551B are collectively referred to, they are also simply referred to as “connectors 551”. Hereinafter, other icons are handled in the same manner.

  The second work place is generated in the same manner as the first work place. That is, the display control unit 209 displays the workplace generation screen 54 on the home screen 5 in response to an operation on the workplace addition button 531, and the generation unit 201 generates the second workplace in accordance with information input to the workplace generation screen 54. As shown in FIG. 4D, the display control means 209 sets the fourth icon 56 including two connectors 561 (561A, 561B; see FIG. 5) indicating the second work place as a home. Display on screen 5.

[Workplace connection]
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the home screen 5, and is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation with respect to the workplace addition button 531. When the accepting means 200 accepts an operation for connecting the first work place and the second work place, the connection means 202 connects the first work place and the second work place.

  For example, the operation of connecting the workplaces starts dragging the cursor around the downstream connector of the icon related to the upstream workplace, and drags the cursor around the upstream connector of the icon related to the downstream workplace. This corresponds to an operation for ending.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the accepting unit 200 starts dragging the cursor around the downstream connector 551B of the third icon 55 indicating the first work place, and indicates the second work place. When an operation for ending dragging of the cursor around the upstream connector 561A of the icon 56 is received, the connection means 202 connects the first work place and the second work place. Although not shown, the display control unit 209 may highlight and display the downstream connector 551B while the cursor is being dragged.

  When the first work place and the second work place are connected, as shown in FIG. 5, the display control means 209 displays the third icon 55 indicating the first work place and the fourth icon indicating the second work place. A connection symbol 57 indicating that the icon 56 is connected is displayed on the home screen 5.

  As an example of the connection symbol 57, the display control unit 209 may display an arrow 571 starting from the downstream connector 551B of the third icon 55 and ending with the upstream connector 561A of the fourth icon 56. Good.

  Further, the display control means 209 displays a document symbol 58 indicating a document delivered between work places connected to each other. When the delivery condition between the workplaces is not set, the display control unit 209 may display the document symbol 58 in a display mode (for example, a broken line) indicating that the delivery condition is not set. .

[Setting delivery conditions]
FIG. 6 is an example of the home screen 5 and an example of an operation for setting delivery conditions. When the accepting unit 200 accepts an operation for designating a sample document, the display control unit 209 may display the document symbol 58 in a display mode indicating that the sample document is designated. As shown in FIG. 6A, for example, the display control unit 209 may change the display mode of the document symbol 58 from a broken line to a solid line for display.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, the operation of designating a sample document starts dragging from a state where the cursor is located around a sample document symbol 580 indicating a sample document outside the home screen 5, and within the home screen 5. For example, an operation to end the dragging of the cursor around the document symbol 58 is applicable.

  When a plurality of sample documents are designated, the display control unit 209 may display a plurality of document symbols 58A and 58B as shown in FIG.

  Next, the display control means 209 displays a second menu screen 59 as shown in FIG. On the second menu screen 59, for example, a condition setting button 591 for setting a delivery condition of the workplace, a sample edit button 592 for rewriting the contents of the designated sample document, a sample delete button 593 for canceling the designation of the sample document, etc. Is included.

  When the receiving unit 200 receives an operation on the condition setting button 591, the specifying unit 203 specifies the field information and input content information of the specified sample document. When the specifying unit 203 specifies field information and input content information of the sample document, the converting unit 204 converts the information specified by the specifying unit 203 into a delivery condition.

  Next, the display control means 209 displays a condition setting screen 6 that allows the operator to set delivery conditions for the workplace. On the condition setting screen 6, as shown in FIG. 6D, the field specified by the specifying unit 203 and the delivery condition converted by the converting unit 204 are displayed in association with each other.

  Further, on the condition setting screen 6, a first selection button 61 for allowing the operator to select whether or not to set each field as one of delivery conditions, and setting the field as one of delivery conditions can be set. A second selection button 62 is included that, when selected, causes the operator to select the type of delivery condition for the input content information in the field.

  By using the first selection button 61, it is possible to select “required” for setting the corresponding field as one of the delivery conditions or “arbitrary” for not setting the corresponding field as one of the delivery conditions by, for example, pull-down. It is like that. Further, the above-described “fixed value”, “arbitrary value”, or “interlocking value” can be selected by the second selection button 62 by, for example, pull-down.

  When the receiving unit 200 receives information input from the condition setting screen 6, the setting unit 205 sets delivery conditions based on the information input from the condition setting screen 6, and identifies the workplace using the set delivery conditions. The information is recorded in the workplace information table 222 of the storage unit 22 in association with the information.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a workflow. Similarly to the connection between the first work place and the second work place, the first work place and the “start” are connected, and the second work place and the “end” are connected. When the delivery conditions of each work place are set, as shown in FIG. 7, a series of work constructed by associating the application work corresponding to the first work place and the approval work corresponding to the second work place, that is, the workflow 50. Is completed.

  Note that a document symbol 581 displayed between the third icon 55 indicating the first workplace and the first icon 51 indicating start is a symbol indicating a document to be worked in the first workplace. is there. The document that is the target of work in the first work place is, for example, a document related to application work.

  The delivery conditions for the second workplace related to the approval work are also set in the same manner as for the first workplace. That is, the specifying means 203 specifies field information and input content information from the specified sample document, the converting means 204 converts these information into delivery conditions, and the setting means 205 sets delivery conditions based on the operation of the operator. To do.

(2) Workplace Editing FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a workplace editing screen. In the following description, the editing of the first workplace related to the application work will be described as an example. For convenience of explanation, the first work place is also simply referred to as “work place”. The “operator” is assumed to be a general operator (particularly the first operator), but this operation may be performed by an administrator.

  When the accepting unit 200 accepts an operation on the workplace editing button 533 (see FIG. 4A), the display control unit 209 displays the workplace editing screen 7 as shown in FIG. 8A.

  The workplace editing screen 7 includes, for example, a start symbol 71 for starting work on a document in the workplace, a delivery symbol 72 for starting the delivery means 210 and delivering the document to the associated workplace, and a series of work performed in the workplace. A work symbol 75 (see FIG. 8C) that indicates the contents of each work (that is, the contents of the tool) and instructs the execution of each work, a work composition edit symbol 73 that edits a series of work structures, and the like are included. It is. The shape of each symbol is an example, and is not limited to that shown in each figure of FIG. Note that the editing of the configuration of a series of operations is performed by adding, deleting, and editing the above-described tool. Details will be described later. The delivery symbol 72 is an example of an execution instruction unit. The work configuration edit symbol 73 is an example of a selection unit.

  The display control unit 209 displays a delivery symbol 72 when the work consistency is not satisfied or when the document does not satisfy the delivery condition, and indicates that the work consistency is not satisfied or the document satisfies the delivery condition. You may display in the display mode which shows not. For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, the display control unit 209 may add an exclamation mark symbol or the like to the delivery symbol 72, and may display the delivery symbol 72 with a broken line or the like.

  When the accepting unit 200 accepts an operation on the work configuration edit symbol 73, the display control unit 209 displays a third menu screen 74 as shown in FIG. The third menu screen 74 includes, for example, a tool addition button 741 for adding a tool, a tool deletion button 742 for deleting a tool, a tool editing button 743 for editing a tool, and the like.

  When the receiving unit 200 receives an operation for the tool addition button 741, the display control unit 209 displays a work addition screen 76 as shown in FIG. The list of tools displayed on the work addition screen 76 can be selected by the operator using, for example, a box.

  Specifically, the display control unit 209 refers to the workplace information table 222 of the storage unit 22 and displays a list of tool candidates (hereinafter, also referred to as “list”) necessary for satisfying the delivery condition. 76. Note that a tool necessary for satisfying the delivery condition may be stored in the storage unit 22 in advance in association with a field in the workplace information table 222 or the like, for example.

  The accepting unit 200 accepts an operation for selecting a specific tool by the operator from the above-described tool list. When the accepting unit 200 accepts an operation for selecting a stamping tool, the editing unit 206 adds a work for attaching imprint information as individual works constituting a series of works in the work place. Further, the display control means 209 displays a work symbol 75 related to “seal” as shown in FIG.

  When the accepting unit 200 further accepts an operation for the tool addition button 741, the display control unit 209 displays a work addition screen 76 as shown in FIG. In this case, the display control means 209 may not display a tool related to a work already added as an individual work constituting a series of work in the workplace (specifically, a work with imprint information).

  As an example, when the accepting unit 200 accepts an operation of selecting a text input tool, the editing unit 206 further adds a task of inputting text as a series of tasks constituting a series of tasks in the work place. Further, the display control means 209 displays a work symbol 75 related to “text” as shown in FIG. Note that the display control unit 209 may display the work symbols 75 side by side in accordance with the execution order of the work.

  The editing unit 206 may perform editing in which the order of individual works constituting a series of works is changed in accordance with the operation of the operator. In this case, the display control unit 209 may display the work symbols 75 by rearranging the order of the work symbols 75 in accordance with the order edited by the editing unit 206.

  The confirmation unit 208 confirms the consistency of work. When the consistency of work is satisfied, the display control unit 209 may display the delivery symbol 72 and the work configuration edit symbol 73 in a display form indicating that the consistency of work is satisfied. Specifically, the display control unit 209 may display the delivery symbol 72 and the work configuration editing symbol 73 with emphasis. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 8E, the display control unit 209 may change the exclamation mark symbol displayed on the delivery symbol 72 to character information indicating “application”, for example. The broken line may be changed to a solid line for display, or both may be performed. Further, the display control means 209 may change the line width of the work configuration edit symbol 73 and display it. Note that the confirmation unit 208 may preferably confirm the consistency of work each time a tool is added, deleted, or edited.

  As described above, the editing of the first work related to the application work has been described. However, the editing of the second work place related to the approval work is similarly performed. That is, according to the operation of the operator, the editing unit 206 adds individual tasks to construct a series of tasks related to the approval work, and the confirmation unit 208 confirms the consistency of the tasks.

(3) Execution of work The execution of work includes execution of individual work on the document and execution of delivery (specifically, application) of the document. Hereinafter, the execution of work related to the application work will be described as an example with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. For convenience of explanation, the first work place related to the application work is also simply referred to as “work place”. The “operator” refers to the first operator (applicant) unless otherwise specified.

[Perform individual work]
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the work place screen, and (a) to (e) are diagrams illustrating an example of operations for performing individual tasks in this order. As shown in FIG. 9A, the work screen 8 includes a start symbol 71, a delivery symbol 72, a work symbol 75, and a document (hereinafter referred to as “application document”) related to the application work to be performed in the work place. The application document symbol 81 or the like indicating) is included. The application document corresponds to, for example, a pre-input document, but may be a post-input document in which information is input in some or all fields. The start symbol 71, delivery symbol 72, and work symbol 75 are the same as the start symbol 71, delivery symbol 72, and work symbol 75 of the above-described workplace editing screen 7, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  When the accepting unit 200 accepts an operation for starting the application work, document data relating to the application document is generated, and the display control unit 209 displays a document data symbol indicating the generated document data as shown in FIG. 9B. 82 is displayed. Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 9A, the operation for starting the application work starts dragging from a state where the cursor is around the application document symbol 81, and the cursor is set at a predetermined position in the work place. For example, an operation to end dragging in a state where there is.

  The display control unit 209 also refers to the work information table 222 and the work progress information table 224 in the storage unit 22 and displays a work symbol 75 related to work that needs to be performed on the generated document data. In other words, the display control unit 209 performs work related to work required in the current state of the document based on the delivery condition and information indicating processing executed on the document recorded in the work progress information table 224. A symbol 75 is displayed. In this case, the display control unit 209 may display the work symbol 75 related to the work that has not yet been performed on the document in a display mode that indicates that the work has not yet been performed. As an example, when the generated document data is a pre-input document, the display control unit 209 displays a work symbol 75A related to “stamp” and a work symbol 75B related to “text” as shown in FIG. 9B. Both may be displayed with a double frame, for example.

  When the accepting unit 200 accepts an operation on the work symbol 75A related to “stamping”, the executing unit 207 executes a task of starting the stamping tool and attaching imprint information to the application document. When the work for attaching the seal imprint information is completed, the execution means 207 records in the work progress information table 224 that the work for adding the seal imprint information has been completed.

  Further, the display control unit 209 may display the document data symbol 82 in a display mode indicating that the work for attaching the seal stamp information is completed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9C, the display control unit 209 attaches a seal symbol 821 indicating that the work for attaching the seal information to the document data symbol 82 is completed, for example, in a thumbnail display mode. May be displayed. Further, the display control unit 209 may display the display mode of the work symbol 75A related to the work to which the completed seal imprint information is attached from the double frame to the single frame.

  The display control unit 209 displays a confirmation screen (not shown) for confirming to the operator which imprint information is to be attached when the type of delivery condition in the “applicant” field is “arbitrary value”. May be.

  Next, when the accepting unit 200 accepts an operation on the work symbol 75B related to “text”, the executing unit 207 executes a task of starting the text input tool and inputting information into a necessary field. Specifically, the execution unit 207 executes an operation of inputting information to a field recorded as a delivery condition in the workplace information table 222 of the storage unit 22.

  When the input content information is set in advance in the tool, the execution unit 207 may input the preset input content information in the corresponding field. In this case, the confirmation unit 208 may confirm whether the delivery condition is satisfied by inputting the preset input content information. Further, the input content information may be changed by the operation of the operator.

  The execution unit 207 may refer to the work place information table 222 of the storage unit 22 and uniformly input the input content information recorded as “fixed value” in the corresponding field. The execution unit 207 may refer to the work place information table 222 in the storage unit 22 and uniformly input related specific information in the field recorded as “interlocking value”.

  In other words, the specific information input by various tools is associated with delivery conditions (more specifically, types of delivery conditions). That is, various tools are activated by the execution unit 207 and input predetermined specific information associated with the delivery condition. As an example, as shown in FIG. 3, “workplace user seal” is recorded as “linked value” in the applicant field of the workplace information table 222 (see “Applicant” in the “Field” column of FIG. 3). When executing, the execution means 207 may activate the stamping tool and attach the imprint information relating to the user of the workplace to the applicant field.

  The execution unit 207 may refer to the work place information table 222 of the storage unit 22 and input information input by an operator's operation in a field recorded as “arbitrary value”. In this case, the setting unit 205 sets input content information for various tools based on information input by an operator's operation. Further, the display control unit 209 may confirm, for example, whether to input information to the operator, and may display a screen (not shown) for inputting information when inputting.

  In addition, the display control unit 209 displays a text input screen 83. The text input screen 83 is a screen for allowing the operator to input input content information in, for example, a field (for example, “application section”) necessary for application. In addition, when there are a plurality of fields that need to be input, the display control unit 209 displays the input content information in the next field (for example, “transportation cost”) after the operation of inputting the input content information in one field is completed. The display of the input screen may be repeated continuously until the input content information is entered in all the fields required for the application, or the input fields related to multiple fields may be displayed in a list on one screen. Good.

  When the text input operation is completed, the execution means 207 records in the work progress information table 224 that the text input operation has been completed. Further, the display control means 209 may display the document data symbol 82 in a display mode indicating that the operation for inputting the text is completed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9E, the display control unit 209 attaches a text symbol 822 indicating that the operation of inputting text to the document data symbol 82 has been completed, for example, in a thumbnail display mode. May be displayed. Further, the display control unit 209 may display the display mode of the work symbol 75B related to the completed “text” from the double frame to the single frame.

  The confirmation unit 208 confirms whether or not the document satisfies the delivery condition recorded in the work place information table 222 of the storage unit 22. When the document satisfies the delivery condition, the display control means 209 displays the delivery symbol 72 by changing it to a display mode indicating that the selection can be made as shown in FIG. May be. Specifically, the display control means 209 may display the delivery symbol 72 by changing it to a double frame or the like. Note that the confirmation unit 208 may preferably confirm whether or not the document satisfies the end condition each time after the execution of the work by the execution unit 207.

[Execution of application]
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the workplace screen 8, and (a) and (b) are diagrams illustrating an example of an operation for executing an application. When the accepting means 200 accepts an operation for executing an application, the delivering means 210 delivers the document from the work place to another work place associated with the work place. For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, the operation for executing the application starts dragging from a state where the cursor is around the document data symbol 82 and ends the dragging when the cursor is around the delivery symbol 72. This operation is applicable. As shown in FIG. 10B, the display control means 209 may change the display mode of the delivery symbol 72 from the double frame to the broken line frame.

  Specifically, the delivery means 210 delivers the document from the first work place related to the application work to the second work place related to the approval work, which is the next work place, according to the workflow 50 (see FIG. 7). The document delivered to the second workplace is related to a predetermined approval operation by an operation performed on the operation unit 32B of the second operator terminal device 3B by the second operator (approver). Work is performed.

<Modification 1>
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of the workplace screen 8, and (a) and (b) are diagrams illustrating an example of an operation for setting automatic work. The setting of automatic work refers to setting so that each work constituting a series of work is automatically executed individually. Further, “automatic” means that even if the operator does not instruct the execution of the work, that is, even if the accepting means 200 does not accept an operation on the work symbol 75 by the operator, the execution means 207 gives the work symbol 75A. This means performing such work.

  When the accepting unit 200 accepts a menu display operation of a work symbol 75 related to a specific work (for example, a work symbol 75A related to “stamp”), the display control unit 209 displays the first display as shown in FIG. 4 menu screen 84 is displayed. Next, when the accepting means 200 accepts an operation for the automatic work setting button displayed on the fourth menu screen 84, the display control means 209 prompts the operator for the work symbol 75 as shown in FIG. An automatic work setting screen 85 for setting whether to automatically execute the work related to is displayed. In addition, the setting unit 205 records information related to the set work automation in the automation information table 223 of the storage unit 22 in association with information identifying the work place and information identifying the operator.

  Although not shown in the figure, it may be possible to set so that a part or all of the individual operations constituting a series of operations are automatically executed.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of the work place screen 8, and is a diagram illustrating an example of an automatic work execution operation. “Automatic work execution” refers to executing automatic work. When the accepting unit 200 accepts the operation for starting the application work described above, the execution unit 207 starts the stamping tool and adds the seal information to the application document even if there is no operation on the work symbol 75A related to “stamping”. Execute. Specifically, the execution unit 207 refers to the information related to automation recorded in the automation information table 223 of the storage unit 22 and, when there is an automated work, executes the corresponding tool by executing the corresponding tool. . In other words, the execution means 207 activates various tools and executes the corresponding work without depending on the instruction to the work symbol 75A.

  In this example, the execution unit 207 has performed the work of attaching imprint information triggered by the reception unit 200 accepting an operation for starting the application job. However, the execution unit 207 is not necessarily triggered by the start of the application job. For example, it may be triggered that another specific work is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the display control means 209 displays the document data symbol 82 with the seal symbol 821 indicating that the operation of adding the seal imprint information is completed, and also adds the completed seal imprint information. The display mode of the work symbol 75A may be returned from the double frame to the single frame.

<Modification 2>
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the workplace screen 8, and (a) and (b) are diagrams illustrating an example of an operation for setting an automatic application. The setting of automatic application means setting so that an application is automatically executed when a document satisfies an end condition. Here, “automatic” means that the application is executed without the operator giving an instruction to execute the application.

  When the accepting means 200 accepts the menu display operation of the delivery symbol 72, the display control means 209 displays the fifth menu screen 86 as shown in FIG. Next, when the accepting unit 200 accepts an operation for the automatic application setting button displayed on the fifth menu screen 86, the display control unit 209 automatically applies an application to the operator as shown in FIG. An automatic application setting screen 87 for setting whether to execute is displayed. In addition, the setting unit 205 records information relating to the set application automation in the automation information table 223 of the storage unit 22 in association with information for identifying the workplace and information for identifying the operator.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of the workplace screen 8, and is a diagram illustrating an example of an automatic application execution operation. “Automatic application execution” means that an automatic application is executed. The confirmation unit 208 confirms whether or not the document satisfies the end condition recorded in the work place information table 222 of the storage unit 22. When the confirmation unit 208 confirms that the document satisfies the termination condition, the delivery unit 210 delivers the document from the workplace to another associated workplace. Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the display control unit 209 may display a message 88 indicating that the document has been automatically applied, for example. The message 88 may be accompanied by a document data symbol 82 displayed in a display form indicating that various operations have been completed.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and implementations are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention. is there. For example, the information processing apparatus 2 may be provided with an operation display unit (not shown) such as a touch panel display, and the display control unit 209 may display a screen related to the screen information 225 on the display surface of the operation display unit.

  Further, the workflow is not limited to the application work and the approval work described above, and may include various work related to the work of delivering a standard document. In addition, the workflow consisting of application work and approval work includes, for example, the work of contacting the related department with the content approved by the approval work, the work of recording the content approved by the approval work in a predetermined place, etc. You may connect.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which workflow construction and editing of each work place are performed separately, but the order of work place editing and workflow construction (that is, connection) may be interchanged, You may carry out alternately in parallel.

  In the above-described embodiment, the sample document information is described as being in the storage unit 22 in the information processing apparatus 2 as the document information 221, but is transmitted from the terminal apparatus 3 (for example, the administrator terminal apparatus 3A). The received sample document may be received by the receiving unit 200.

  In addition, a transmission means (not shown) is provided in the control unit 20, and when an application document is applied for from the first work place, a second operator (second operator who operates the second work place related to the approval work) ( Notification information notifying that the document has been delivered may be transmitted to the second operator terminal device 3B used by the approver. In this case, information regarding the constructed workflow may be stored in the storage unit 22, and the transmission unit may transmit the notification information to the terminal device 3 associated with the next work place based on the information regarding the workflow.

  Further, the display control unit 209 may display thumbnails related to the work that has been executed on the work screen 8 based on the information in the work progress information table 224. Furthermore, the setting of the automatic work or automatic application described above is not limited to the setting for each operator. For example, in the editing of the workplace, the automatic work or the automatic application can be set without depending on the operator. Also good.

  In addition, the tool 226 is not limited to the above-described function, and may include a function of deleting writing or the like added for work when a document is published.

  Each means of the control unit 20 may be partially or entirely configured by a hardware circuit such as a reconfigurable circuit (FPGA: Field Programmable Gate Array) or an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). Good.

  Moreover, it is possible to omit or change some of the constituent elements of the above-described embodiment without departing from the scope of the present invention. In addition, steps can be added, deleted, changed, replaced, and the like in the flow of the above-described embodiment without departing from the scope of the present invention. Further, the program used in the above embodiment can be provided by being recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, stored in an external server such as a cloud server, and used via a network. You can also

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Claims (10)

The document is transferred from the first process to the second process in a series of processes including a first process executed on the document and a second process executed in association with the first process. Based on related information that associates a condition necessary for delivering the document with a function for executing the process on the document, a list of function candidates for executing the process necessary for satisfying the condition is displayed. Display control means for controlling
An information processing apparatus comprising: A selection means for selecting a specific function from the list;
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1. When the selection means selects the specific function from the list,
The display control means controls to display a list of other function candidates excluding the specific function;
The information processing apparatus according to claim 2. The display control means, when a series of functions satisfying the condition is selected, controls to display information indicating that the condition can be satisfied;
The information processing apparatus according to claim 3. Further comprising execution instruction means for instructing execution of the function,
The display control means controls to display the execution instruction means corresponding to the specific function with emphasis as information indicating that the condition can be satisfied.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 4. Further comprising execution means for executing the function without being instructed by the execution instruction means,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 5. The execution means executes a function of editing the document based on the condition;
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6. The execution means executes a function of inputting predetermined information in the document as a function of editing the document.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 7. Setting means for setting the predetermined information;
The information processing apparatus according to claim 8. Computer
The document is transferred from the first process to the second process in a series of processes including a first process executed on the document and a second process executed in association with the first process. Based on related information that associates a condition necessary for delivering the document with a function for executing the process on the document, a list of function candidates for executing the process necessary for satisfying the condition is displayed. A program for functioning as a display control means for controlling the above.