JP3781468B2 - Inter-group resource usage control device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an inter-group resource usage control apparatus that can be used in groupware in a distributed object-oriented environment or network environment that uses resources by object orientation. With the recent increase in performance and speed of computer systems, it has become essential to develop network environments that are conscious of object orientation and distributed types. However, an environment that can be used without being aware of the network is required. ing. In addition, a plurality of groups exist in the same network, and the importance of security for protecting security object data against the use of objects (programs) is increasing. For this reason, a management mechanism for objects is provided.
[0002]
However, when using it in group units, it becomes possible to have a window environment for each group unit by using it in common only within the group, and it becomes impossible for other groups to refer to it. Problems arise in terms of effective use of resources. Conversely, if you have an environment that is shared by multiple groups, you can use resources other than your own group, but you can't guarantee resources by using any resource easily. There is a problem. Furthermore, if there is an object with the same name, management in units of groups becomes ambiguous, and another group may destroy an object created in one group. Thus, the importance of security when using objects, data, and windows in units of groups increases, and it is necessary to avoid the above problems.
[0003]
[Prior art]
There are two types of conventional groupware, centering on independent work for each group, and centering on shared work in the network, but this classification is ambiguous. Conventionally, it has not been possible to work by using objects created in units of groups, among a plurality of groups. In order to realize this, for example, when one of the workers belongs to a plurality of groups, the worker accesses an object in each group, or delivers an object between the groups. Made it possible to use.
[0004]
Furthermore, in the conventional technology, there is no working environment for visual and auditory exchanges using the environment for resource utilization between groups, and there are those that use resources between groups while talking with other groups. There wasn't. Therefore, there was no means to manage group resources while strengthening by security and exchanging workers in group work in real time. In addition, when a group uses other resources, a work in which the work efficiency is extremely low is performed such that a person in charge is searched and called, and data is passed for processing. For this reason, it was impossible to cope with urgent work, for example, there was a problem that business negotiations were taken by other companies.
[0005]
In addition, resources are not managed while interacting with each other in real time on a television or the like, and if it is unavoidable, send a large amount of data one by one by e-mail etc. The work of recording and sending to another medium such as MO and receiving the result was forced. Therefore, even if there is a worker, if the worker is doing other work, there are many problems such as interrupting his work and doing so, causing problems that business negotiations were broken because this work was delayed. It was.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In general, when security of resources between groups is strict, resources cannot be shared among a plurality of groups, resulting in a problem that work efficiency decreases. To deal with this problem, the resource management that the working members need to be temporarily removed by changing the group configuration or moving the working members between the groups temporarily causes the management of resources to be ambiguous. . For this reason, if the change in the group configuration or the movement of the working members between the groups is reduced as much as possible, there arises a problem that the work can be performed only in a fixed group unit.
[0007]
On the other hand, when resource sharing and work efficiency are prioritized, there arises a problem that it becomes difficult to deal with resource security. Further, since these adjustments must be performed manually by a manager of the work, there is a problem that the adjustment work is very complicated. In order to improve the efficiency of work by group, it is flexible to manage resources in groups, move work members, change the group configuration, and deliver work between groups according to work procedures and work status Is desired to be performed automatically. Therefore, each group maintains independence of resource management as a group unit, and the attributes of resources such as windows corresponding to the work procedure according to the work procedure of the group are changed from the current group to the next scheduled work. It is necessary to change to a group and deliver the corresponding resource.
[0008]
Therefore, a first aspect of the present invention aims to make it possible to improve work efficiency while ensuring security for resources when working in groups in a network. That is, the present invention dynamically assigns usage rights for each work process of each group as attributes of windows, objects (programs), and data based on a work definition body that defines work procedures for each group. While ensuring security for resources,
1) If it is necessary to use a window dedicated to another group, obtain permission to use it and work using that window.
2) Hand over the data and work procedure of your group to other groups and request the work process.
3) Change or rearrange exclusive attributes such as windows of each group by the end of work, movement of work members, change of group configuration,
The purpose is to promote the efficiency of work by the group.
[0009]
Furthermore, generally, when the security of resources between groups is made strict, it is difficult to share resources among a plurality of groups, resulting in a problem that work efficiency is lowered. In order to eliminate this inefficiency, there was a problem that workers could not leave their seats as expected and eventually could not have their own time. That is, it is too much to restrain the worker in order to eliminate the poor work efficiency, and there has been a problem that the worker unnecessarily restrains the person who asks for the work permission when asked for the use permission.
[0010]
Therefore, in the second aspect of the present invention, a means for automatically calling a partner via a pager, a mobile phone or the like is added to the resource management mechanism between groups wherever the partner is located. The inter-resource management mechanism is allowed to perform work by granting temporary permission of resources and restrictions on permission, thereby preventing adverse effects of work by workers, with strong security and real time. The purpose is to perform the work.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
FIG. 1 is a first basic configuration diagram of the present invention. Each means as shown in FIG. 1 is provided. In FIG. 1, 1 is work procedure storage processing means, 2 is work monitoring means, 3 is group work schedule management means, 4 is group relocation processing means, 5 is resource management means, 6 is a special emergency group, 7a, 7b , 7c represent group A, group B, and group C that perform work, respectively. Here, a group is a set of one or a plurality of workers (work members) defined by group attributes, but a terminal group characterized by who physically uses the workers. It may be considered to mean a group of workstations.
[0012]
The work procedure storage processing means 1 registers and updates a work definition body 11 that defines work period, work member, work process, window used for work, object, data usage rights information, etc. as work procedures of each group. Means for storing. In particular, the work definition body 11 defines information for switching usage rights between groups such as windows in work between groups.
[0013]
The work monitoring means 2 controls the delivery of notifications to the work procedure storage processing means 1, the group work schedule management means 3, the group rearrangement processing means 4, and the resource management means 5, thereby allowing each work group 7 (group 7a, 7b, 7c) means for managing the right to use the window. Further, the work monitoring means 2 monitors the work status of each work group 7, temporarily changes usage rights attributes such as windows between groups based on the group management table 21, requests work to other groups, works It is a means for controlling notification of changes in time and working members.
[0014]
The group work schedule management means 3 is a means for obtaining the work definition body 11 from the work monitoring means 2 at the start of work and returning the use conditions of resources (windows, programs, data) used for the work of each group. Further, it is means for managing the work progress of each group in accordance with the work schedule information of each group created based on the work definition body 11 and notifying the work monitoring means 2 of the work status status (work time exceeded).
[0015]
The group rearrangement means 4 obtains information such as the work start / end time, group name, work name of each group, work member, etc. from the work monitoring means 2, and performs the current work group name, work name, work member. It is a means to return etc. Further, the group rearrangement processing unit 4 changes the work member of the work member table 41 in response to the notification from the work monitoring unit 2, and receives the notification of the end of work or the switching of work in units of groups, This is a means for rearranging the right to use a window or the like to a group necessary for the next operation in accordance with the progress status.
[0016]
The resource management means 5 stores a resource management table 51 for managing information on the right to use resources such as windows based on the notification from the work monitoring means 2, and a window, program, and data body, and registers and deletes these. A window storage management unit 52, a program storage management unit 53, and a data storage management unit 54 are provided. The window storage management unit 52, the program storage management unit 53, and the data storage management unit 54 have a window storage unit 521, a program storage unit 531, and a data storage unit 541 that store windows, programs, and data bodies, respectively.
[0017]
The special emergency group 6 is allowed to freely access all windows, programs, and data that each group has the right to use, and delivery of work between the groups by notification from the work monitoring means 2 This is a group that can perform recovery processing in an emergency such as when inconvenience occurs. According to the first aspect of the present invention, for example, when there are a plurality of groups on the network, the work of each group is performed independently, and the group can access the windows in its own group. It is managed so that windows belonging to the group cannot be accessed. As a result, each group can work independently in units of groups without being influenced by the external environment. In addition, when an attempt is made to open a window of another group by mistake, the window is locked, so that destruction of data or the like due to an erroneous operation can be prevented.
[0018]
When a group requests access to a window of another group, the group notifies the work monitoring unit 2 of a use request. The work monitoring means 2 changes the attribute of the window use right to the resource management means 5 if the use right request is valid or reasonable based on the work content and work procedure of the predetermined work definition body 11. To allow the group to temporarily access only authorized windows of other groups. As a result, work efficiency can be improved.
[0019]
Further, even when the current work in the group is completed or switched to a new work, the window etc. are automatically switched by the work monitoring means 2 based on the contents of the new work. Can perform the work of the entire group by performing their own predetermined work.
In addition, since there is a special emergency group 6 that can access windows, objects, data, etc. of all groups in an emergency, the validity of the work specified in the work procedure should be confirmed when an emergency work occurs. The special emergency group 6 can cope with such a situation when it cannot be performed.
[0020]
As described above, the window has been mainly described as an example of a representative resource, but the same applies to programs (objects) and data.
Next, in the second aspect of the present invention, FIG. 23 shows a second system configuration example of the present invention. In this configuration example, a telephone, a television camera, a display, and the like are added as compared to the first system configuration example shown in FIG.
[0021]
FIG. 24 is a second basic configuration diagram of the present invention. As is clear from the first basic configuration shown in FIG. 1, in this example, the usage confirmation timer monitoring means 21, the program and command storage unit 531a, the monitor monitoring frame information management means 55, the contact management means 56, and the television are displayed. Input means such as a camera and positioning means 8, voice input and voice transmission means 9, usage confirmation requesting means 10a, usage confirmation notifying means 10b, etc. are added.
[0022]
Each component will be described below. In the present invention, a work definition body is registered in the group work schedule management unit 3, the work procedure storage unit 1, and the storage unit 5, and the group resource utilization device is effectively used to proceed with development and the like. Work monitoring means 2 for monitoring resources, a group management table 21 for management by the work monitoring means 2, and a usage confirmation timer monitoring means for checking the work status of the user and managing the work status for time. 22. The part where the group can be changed when the status is changed by the work definition body. The user can contact the outside in the absence of the phone, and when there is a need to check the phone, pocket The request confirmation means 10a is used as a request means for issuing a request to a bell, a portable computer, etc. and confirming that the data is used by the other party. With the use confirmation notification means 10b as because of means.
[0023]
Further, in order to make it possible to visually confirm the resource use with the requester and the requester by the input / output device such as the TV camera, the input means and the positioning means 8 for moving to that position, by voice Voice input transmission means 9 for enabling permission to use, selecting whether it can be used, transmitting to the other party by voice, telling that it is available, etc., and managing resources in common It comprises resource management means 5 for doing this.
[0024]
The resource management means 5 is a resource management table 51, a window storage management means 52, a window storage section 521, an object for operating a program or a command, a program storing a command and a command storage section 531a, and operating it. The storage management means 53a, the information storage unit 551 storing a message for exchanging the position and voice for copying the user himself, and the management means 55 for managing the information storage section 53a are present in the absence and other places. A contact information storage unit 561 for storing absentee contact information such as a mobile phone that stores information for making contact information, a contact management means 56 that manages the information, and data. It comprises a data storage unit 541 and data storage management means 54 for managing it.
[0025]
The window storage unit 521 can use a window by having window information and a window activation file. In addition, the information is stored so that an operation suitable for the corresponding window or OS can be performed, and the environment is used according to the necessary environment. The program and command storage unit 531a, the monitoring monitor information storage unit 551 of each group, the contact information storage unit 56 when there is no mobile phone, and the data storage unit 541 each store information necessary for storage and management. ing.
[0026]
The table possessed by the work monitoring means 2 has a group management table 21, a work member table 41, a work member emergency information use situation table, and a group emergency information use situation table. By having this table, it is possible to improve the security effect by grasping the members and groups that are used by using time restrictions, usage period, and user confirmation for the usage status. is there.
[0027]
In addition, by providing an ID and password when using, even if a different person enters with a device equipped with a different sensor, the requester can easily accept or request it and manage it with an inter-group capital utilization device. It has a structure that prevents taking out and processing resources. Definitions for strengthening security for clarifying which members use what resources for what period and performing schedules in the operation of system operations to avoid unintentional use It has a configuration (each group work definition body, integrated group work definition body) and operates, and the schedule can be extended or changed by changing this definition body.
[0028]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, for example, when there are a plurality of groups on the network, the work of each group is performed independently, and the group is basically the window, object or command in its own group. Are managed so that windows belonging to other groups cannot be accessed. As a result, each group can work independently in units of groups without being influenced by the external environment.
[0029]
In addition, if you try to open another group's window or command by mistake, the window or command is locked. Can be prevented. When a group requests access to a window of another group, the group notifies the work monitoring means of a use request.
[0030]
The work monitoring means 2 requests the work contents of the predetermined work definition body 11 and the work means to change the attribute of the right to use the window, object, and command, and the group is a window, command, object of another group. Allow temporary access only to the authorized windows.
However, in this case, in the requested group, multiple designations such as specifying a member who is allowed permission and permitting use with the agreement of all the members are defined in the definition group of the requested group. Therefore, it is necessary to reflect this definition in the resource management based on this definition and to agree on the use of members that meet this condition. Also, when the requested member is absent, the information described in the definition body is stored in the contact information storage unit when the absence is present, such as a mobile phone for resource management, so the telephone corresponding to the location of the absentee from that information The work monitoring means takes out the dial, sends the information and permission information to the user confirmation means 10a, 10b, and the means notifies through the telephone etc. and asks for permission to use the information more safely. Strictly, the holding time can be reduced, and the work efficiency can be improved.
[0031]
Furthermore, it is possible to recommend work more safely by preventing security of lies by strengthening security such as passwords. Furthermore, even when the current work is finished or switched to a new work within the group, the work monitoring means 2 automatically switches the window and the like based on the contents of the new work. By reviewing your own work, you can review the work of the entire group.
[0032]
In the event of an emergency, there is a special emergency group 6 that can access windows, objects, commands, data, etc. of all groups, so if an emergency operation occurs, the correctness of the operation specified in the work procedure is confirmed. When it is not possible to do so, the special emergency group 6 can deal with it. Further, since this group is for emergency use and has high privileges, security can be strengthened by restricting users by security using a password or the like. In addition to this security, it is added to each command and the like to prevent easy use of resources in each group and to strengthen security. In addition, by using visual input devices such as video cameras and sensors, it is possible to confirm the request partner and the member of the request destination, and it is possible to perform operations that permit permission after confirmation, further strengthening security It becomes possible to do.
[0033]
As described above, examples have been described centering on windows as typical resources, but the same applies to programs (objects), commands, and data (including audio, moving images, still images, and the like).
[0034]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the first aspect of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 2 and 3 are diagrams showing the relationship of window usage rights between groups.
A case where group A and group B are parallel on the network will be described as an example. Since the operations of group A and group B are performed independently, as shown in FIG. 2A, group B can access windows in its own group, but it can access windows belonging to group A. I can't do it. Thereby, each group can work independently in units of groups without being influenced by the external environment. Even if another group's window is opened by mistake, the window is in a locked state, so that destruction of data or the like due to an erroneous operation can be prevented.
[0035]
However, it may be necessary to access windows of other groups depending on the situation. In such a case, unlike access by an erroneous operation, there is little risk of destroying data of other groups. On the contrary, it is necessary for effective utilization of resources and improvement of work efficiency.
Therefore, when the other group B needs to access the window dedicated to the group A, the group B notifies the work monitoring means 2 of the use request. The work monitoring means 2 refers to the group management table 21 created based on the work content and work procedure of the work definition body 11 determined in advance, and requests the change of the attribute of the right of use of the group B. If the license is granted, group B can temporarily access the windows (wa1, wa3) of group A as shown in FIG.
[0036]
Further, as shown in FIG. 3A, the group can be hierarchically arranged. When there is a group C including the group A and the group B, the group C has the group A and the group in its own group. A window belonging to B can be accessed. However, the group A or the group B cannot access the windows belonging to the group C other than itself without using permission. In addition, the group C cannot access the window belonging to the group D which is another group. However, if the use request is notified to the work monitoring means 2 by the procedure described above and the permission is granted, the window of the group D can be accessed. Can do.
[0037]
Further, even when the current work is finished or switched to a new work within the group, the work monitoring means 2 can automatically switch windows and the like based on the contents of the new work. Can perform the work of the entire group by performing their own predetermined work.
In case of emergency or when it is necessary to confirm the validity of the work specified in the work procedure, as shown in FIG. 3B, all groups of windows, programs, data, etc. are accessed. There is a special emergency group 6 that can be used. This is a group that includes all groups, and is not generally used, but is used in special cases such as monitoring work status and resource status. This also preserves resources.
[0038]
The window has been described above as an example, but the same applies to programs (objects) and data.
4 and 5 are diagrams illustrating an example in which group A processes data held by group B. FIG. For example, when the data of group B is processed in the environment of group A and the result is received by group B, as shown in FIG. 4 (A), group B uses the data attribute ( That is, the right to use data) is passed to group A. Group A accesses the corresponding data of group B, performs processing using the window in group A, and passes the processing result to group B. When the group A accesses the data of the group B, the work monitoring means 2 checks whether or not the group A uses the data by the group management table 21 and accesses the data only when it is permitted. to approve. Here, since the group A has already obtained the data usage permission of the group B, access to the data held by the group B is permitted.
[0039]
In the example of FIG. 4B, the data attribute (data use right) of the group B is not transferred to the group A, but the group B itself is transferred to the group A according to the work procedure. Group A processes the received data of group B using the window in group A, and returns the processing result to group B.
In the example of FIG. 5A, the group B passes the data attribute (data use right) to the group A through the work monitoring means 2 according to the work procedure. Group A accesses the corresponding data of group B, performs processing in the environment within group A, and holds the processing result as data of group A. Thereafter, the group A grants the group B access to the data of the group A through the work monitoring means 2 according to the work procedure. Group B can access the data of Group A when necessary and refer to the processing results.
[0040]
In the example of FIG. 5B, the group B passes the data of the group B to the group A through the work monitoring means 2 according to the work procedure. Group A receives the data of group B, processes it in the environment of group A, and holds the processing result as data of group A. Group A grants group B access to group A data via work monitoring means 2 according to the work procedure. Group B can access the data of Group A when necessary and refer to the processing results.
[0041]
6 and 7 are diagrams illustrating an example in which the group B passes the object itself or the use permission thereof to the group A and requests the group A to perform processing, and the group B receives or refers to the processing result. . In the example of FIG. 6A, the group B grants the object use permission to the group A through the work monitoring means 2 by the work procedure. After receiving the object use right from group B, group A activates the corresponding object of group B, performs processing in the window of group B, and notifies group B of the processing result.
[0042]
In the example of FIG. 6B, the group B passes the program (object) of the group B to the group A via the work monitoring unit 2. After receiving the object from group B, group A performs processing by the program obtained from group B on the window of group A, and notifies group B of the processing result.
In the example of FIG. 7A, the group B gives the object use permission to the group A through the work monitoring means 2 by the work procedure. After receiving the object use permission from group B, group A activates the corresponding object of group B, performs processing in the environment within group A, and holds the processing result as data of group A. Group A grants group B access to group A data via work monitoring means 2 according to the work procedure. The group B can refer to the processing result by accessing the data of the group A.
[0043]
In the example of FIG. 7B, the group B passes the program (object) of the group B to the group A via the work monitoring means 2 according to the work procedure. After receiving the group B object, the group A activates the object to perform processing in the environment within the group A, and holds the processing result as group A data. Group A grants group B access to group A data via work monitoring means 2 according to the work procedure. The group B can refer to the processing result by accessing the data of the group A.
[0044]
Next, the processing operation of each means will be described below.
The work procedure storage processing means 1 inputs a request definition body defining the work process information for each group, and refers to the current work time based on the work process information of the request definition body for each group. Then, the resources for each group are merged according to the work process time axis, and the work definition body 11 is created and registered.
[0045]
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a request definition body. The request definition body defines basic information on which the work definition body 11 is based, and specifies the contents of the work process constituting the work in group units. That is, as shown in FIG. 8, the request definition body includes a total work start time (state) that determines the start time of a series of work, an all work end (spdate) that determines the end time of a series of work, and a group name (group A), work name (work A1, work A2,..., Work An), work connection state indicating associated work, worker name of each work (worker 1, worker 2,..., Work N), resource start information (stdate-A1), end date (spdate-A1), use window, use object in the use window, resource data such as use data are defined.
[0046]
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the work definition body 11. A work definition body 11 as shown in FIG. 9 is created from the request definition body for each group as shown in FIG. In this work definition body 11, each group A, B,. . . The work name given to each person, the name of the worker performing the work of each group, the start time of all work, the end time of all work, the work process for each group, the resource information used for each work process, the end of each work Information about conditions etc. is defined.
[0047]
In FIG. 9, “for (time N week)” is a designation of the length of the period, but a start date and an end date such as “for (startDate to: stopDate)” can also be designated. In addition, when the work of a group is single, the work name in the description of the group name (work name) may be omitted. “Status: all” in the work process indicates that status information “all” is returned when all work is completed. In addition to this, status information such as “status: one (one of the work has been completed)” and “status: date [group name (work name)] (operates after confirming completion of data storage)” is described. It is also possible.
[0048]
FIG. 10 is a control flowchart of the work monitoring means 2. In the processing of step S11 in FIG. 10, the work monitoring means 2 waits until the work definition storage unit 1 delivers the work definition body 11, and if there is a notification, the work definition storage processing means 1 sends the work definition. A body 11 is obtained. In step S12, the work definition body 11 obtained from the work procedure storage processing means 1 is transferred to the group work schedule management means 3, and in step S13, each resource (window, program (object), data) is transferred from the group work schedule management means 3. Get usage conditions.
[0049]
In step S14, the resource management means 5 is requested to register the usage right by passing the usage conditions of each resource obtained by the processing in step S13. In step S15, information such as work start / end time, work name of each group, work members, etc. is passed to the group rearrangement processing means 4. In step S16, the current work name and work member of each group are obtained from the group rearrangement processing means 4. In step S17, the information obtained in the process of step S16 is registered in the group management table 21, and the working environment of each group is prepared.
[0050]
In step S18, the operation of each group is monitored, and notifications and the like are delivered to each group while referring to the group management table 21 for requests from each group. For example, processing for mediating notification of data usage permission from group B to group A is performed. In step S19, if the group work schedule management means 3, the group rearrangement processing means 4 and the resource management means 5 need to be processed as a result of monitoring the work of each group in the process of step S18, Request processing, and mediate notification from each means to other means and groups.
[0051]
In step S20, the contents of the group management table 21 are rewritten in accordance with a change request for work steps, work members, etc. from each means or group. For example, when it is necessary to change the working time or working member in the process of step S19, the group management table 21 is rewritten. In step S21, it is determined whether or not all work has been completed. If all work has been completed, the process returns to step S11. If not, the process from step S18 is repeated until all work is completed.
[0052]
FIG. 11 is a control flowchart of the group work schedule management means 3.
First, in step S31, the group work schedule management unit 3 waits for a notification from the work monitoring unit 2 and obtains a work definition body 11 (FIG. 10: step S12). In step S32, the designation of the resource in the work definition body 11 obtained in the process of step S31 is picked up, and the usage condition of each resource is passed to the work monitoring means 2.
[0053]
In step S33, the work monitoring means 2 is notified of the work status and the like, the process proceeds according to the work definition body (work process) 11 in accordance with the work status, and the processing result such as work switching is passed to the work monitoring means 2. . In step S34, it is determined whether the work monitoring means 2 has notified the work status (work completion) indicating that the current work has been completed. If there is a notification of completion of the current work, the process proceeds to step S39, and if there is no notification of work completion, the process of step S35 is performed.
[0054]
In step S35, it is determined whether or not the working time of the current work has been exceeded. If the work time has been exceeded, the process proceeds to step S36. If the work time has not been exceeded, the process returns to step S33. In step S36, the status of the work status (work time exceeded) is notified to the work monitoring means 2, and an instruction to abort the work or to extend the work time is awaited. In step S37, it is determined whether a work time extension request is received from the group via the work monitoring means 2. If there is an extension request, the process of step S38 is performed, and if there is no extension request, the process proceeds to step S39. If there is a request to extend the work time, the work time is changed in step S38, and the changed result is passed to the work monitoring means 2.
[0055]
In step S39, it is determined whether all work has been completed. When all the work is completed, the process returns to the process of step S31 and waits for a new work definition body 11 to be notified from the work monitoring means 2. If there is an unprocessed work process, the process returns to step S33, and the process is repeated in the same manner.
FIG. 12 is a control flowchart of the group rearrangement processing unit 4. First, in step S51 of FIG. 12, the group rearrangement processing unit 4 waits for a notification from the work monitoring unit 2, and obtains information such as the work start time, work end time, group name, work name of each group, work members, and the like. obtain. In step S52, all work start times and all work end times of the whole work defined in the work definition body 11 are set.
[0056]
In step S53, the work monitoring means 2 is notified of the group name, work name, and work member to be started as the current work. In step S54, it is determined whether or not a work member change notification is received from the work monitoring means 2. If no notification is received, the process of step S56 is performed. If there is a notification, the work member in the work member table 41 is changed in step S55, and the right to use the related resource is rearranged.
[0057]
In step S56, it is determined whether or not the end time of all work has come. If the all work end time has elapsed, the process of step S57 is performed. If it is not the all work end time, the process proceeds to step S60. In step S57, the work monitoring means 2 is notified that it is the end time of all work, and a notification from the work monitoring means 2 is awaited. If there is a notification from the work monitoring means 2, it is determined in step S58 whether it is a change notification of all work end times. If it is not a change notification, the information regarding the current work process is discarded, and the process returns to step S51. If it is a change notification, the entire work end time is changed by the process of step S59.
[0058]
In step 60, it is determined whether or not a work switching notice or a current work end notice has been received from the work monitoring means 2. If a work change notification or a current work end notice is received, the process proceeds to step S61. If a work change notice or a current work end notice is not received, the process returns to step S54.
In step S61, the process proceeds to the next work, and in step S62, it is determined whether or not all work has been completed. If all the work is completed, the process returns to step S51 and waits for notification from the work monitoring means 2. If all the operations are not completed, the process returns to step S53 for the next operation.
[0059]
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the group management table 21 managed by the work monitoring unit 2. As shown in FIG. 13, the group management table 21 includes a resource name (window name, object name, data file name) for each resource of the window, object, and data file, the number of groups using each resource, Group names (work names) corresponding to the number of groups and flag combinations indicating the resource usage status are registered.
[0060]
This flag defines the following status:
0: This resource is unused.
1: This resource is currently in use.
3: Currently in use, data file is updated.
4: This resource is being requested / rented to another group.
[0061]
5: This resource is available from another group.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a work member table 41 for managing work members for managing work members by the group rearrangement processing means 4. In the work member table 41, as shown in FIG. 14, the number of work members and the names of the workers are registered for each work of each group.
[0062]
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the resource management table 51 managed by the resource management means 5. As shown in FIG. 15A, the resource management means 5 manages information such as a window name, an object name, a data name, and a work status (use condition) used for each group work by a resource management table 51. . In addition, a window environment (size, menu, etc.), a window startup file, and the like are registered and managed as window information. As object information, an object activation format and an object activation file are registered and managed. As data attribute information, information such as data format and data file is registered and managed.
[0063]
As shown in FIG. 15B, the work status in the resource management table 51 is information on the window status, object usage status, and data storage end status, as shown in FIGS. 15C and 15D. The correct flag is set. The window status and object usage status flags are “0: Not used, 1: In use, 2: Exclusive use that does not allow other groups to be used, 3: Used, and some groups are allowed to use partly. The data storage end status flag is “0: not stored, 1: data processing by the work has been completely completed, 2: storage of intermediate results has been completed, 4: request is received. The received data, 5: storage of the requested data has been completed, and 6: the requested data is being processed.
[0064]
FIG. 16 is a control flowchart of the window switching process. Processing at the time of switching windows will be described with reference to FIG. In step S91, it is assumed that each group is working. In step S92, the work monitoring means 2 receives the work end notification of each window from the group, or when predetermined data is processed and stored in the resource file, the work definition body of the work procedure storage processing means 1 11, the group work schedule management means 3 is requested to process the next work.
[0065]
In step S <b> 93, the group work schedule management unit 3 proceeds with the process while looking at the work definition body 11. In step S94, the group work schedule management means 3 notifies the work monitoring means 2 of the switching when the window or the like is switched according to the work content. In step S95, the work monitoring means 2 receives a notice of work switching and requests the resource management means 5 to set information such as a window of a group that can be used. In step S96, the work monitoring unit 2 notifies each group of windows that can be used by each group. Thus, in step S97, each group displays only the windows that can be used in that group by window control.
[0066]
17 and 18 are diagrams showing examples of window movement between groups. A window belonging to group B shown in FIG. 17 moves to group A as a window belonging to group A in response to a request from group B or group A. In the case of notification of work completion or work switching, for example, resource rearrangement is performed as shown in FIG.
[0067]
FIG. 19 shows an example of window locking. As shown in FIG. 19A, when the current work is finished or the work is switched in the same group, the right to use the window is confirmed by the work monitoring means 2, and the next work is designated in the group A. Only the windows that have been opened are accessible, and the other windows are locked.
[0068]
The right to use the window is confirmed by the work monitoring means 2 in accordance with the notification of the current work end or work switching among a plurality of groups. In the case of the example of FIG. 19B, the right of use of the window W32 of the group A is transferred to the group B in the next operation, and the right of use of the window W34 of the group B is transferred to the group A. Can be used in windows W31 and w34, and in group B, windows W32 and W33 can be used.
[0069]
The window basically disappears from the screen as work changes in groups. However, it is possible to obtain a status (status) of the window of another group and issue a request to rent another window temporarily. FIG. 19C shows an example in which the group B uses the window W42 by issuing a request for using a window other than its own group, for example, the window W42 by looking at the allocation information of the other group. If there is other group assignment information in the own group and the user has the right to access the other group assignment information in the next operation, the right to use the corresponding window is inherited as it is.
[0070]
20 and 21 are processing operation flowcharts when a process is requested from group B to group A and the processing result is received. Between the two groups A and B, the group B delivers data to the group A and requests the group A to process the data using the data in the group A environment. Suppose that it is executed. When group B receives the result from group A, it operates as follows.
[0071]
In the process of step S <b> 71 of FIG. 20, the work monitoring unit 2 receives a use request for processing result data for group A from group B. In step S72, the work monitoring means 2 sets the requested group name (work name) in the corresponding window of the group management table 21, and sets the flag to “4” (in request to another group) (see FIG. 13). In step S73, the work monitoring means 2 confirms with the resource management means 5 whether or not a part of the use of the resources of the group A is permitted to other groups. In step S74, the resource management means 5 searches the group name (work name) in the resource management table 51, the status of the window in the work status, and the like to see whether another group is available. In step S75, the resource management unit 5 notifies the work monitoring unit 2 of “usable” or “unusable”.
[0072]
If it is “usable”, the processing after step S76 is performed, and if it is “unusable”, the processing after step S81 in FIG. 21 is performed.
In step S76, the work monitoring unit 2 notifies the group B of “use notification”. In step S77, group B temporarily uses resources such as group A's window or data and operates to bring the processing result to group B. After that, when a work end notification is received from group B in step S78, the work monitoring means 2 clears the group name (work name) of group B of the corresponding window in the group management table 21 in step S79. Set the flag to “0”.
[0073]
In step S80, group B continues the work. If group B is not permitted to use the resource of group A for receiving the processing result, the process proceeds to step S81 in FIG. Here, the work monitoring unit 2 notifies the group A of a request for use permission, and if there is a use permission from the group A, notifies the resource management unit 5 to enable use of the group B.
[0074]
In step S82, the group B operates by temporarily using the corresponding window, and brings the processing result to the group B. If the work monitoring means 2 receives a work end notification from the group B in step S83, the work monitoring means 2 clears the group name (work name) of the group B of the group B in the group management table 21 in step S84. The flag is set to “0”.
[0075]
In step S85, it asks the work monitoring means 2 and group A whether to prohibit the partial use permission of resources such as windows. In step S86, the work monitoring unit 2 receives the usage status notification from the group A, notifies the resource management unit 5 if necessary, and requests to change the flag or the like of the resource management table 51. In step S87, group A and group B continue their work.
[0076]
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a system configuration in the embodiment of the present invention. Here, the system includes a server 100, terminals 101 to 104 such as a plurality of personal computers, and a resource storage unit (file storage device) 110 that stores a resource main body and the like, and these are connected by a network 120. The work monitoring unit 2, the work procedure storage processing unit 1, the group work schedule management unit 3, the group rearrangement processing unit 4, and the resource management unit 5 are realized by the server 100, for example. Workers in each group input worker identification information from the terminals 100 to 104 such as the server 100 or a personal computer, and perform work using resources such as windows assigned to the group.
[0077]
The server 100 manages users of resources such as windows in units of groups, and each group has security means that uses only those that have been given the right to use. Each group performs work by transferring usage rights of windows, objects, data, and the like as notifications or messages when exchange between groups becomes necessary. By automatically exchanging this notification according to the work status and work procedure of each group, it becomes possible for each group to perform processing in an independent environment between the groups.
[0078]
Since FIG. 23 and FIG. 24 have been described above, description thereof is omitted here.
25 and 26 are explanatory diagrams of the resource management table. The resource management table 51 of the resource management means 5 includes a group name, the number of corresponding members, a member name, a window name, a command or object name, a data name, a monitoring TV and voice name, a contact name, an operation, as shown in FIG. Consists of situations. As shown in (B), the work status is composed of a window status, an object or command usage status, a data storage and storage status, a contact status, a surveillance camera operation status, a surveillance camera input status, and an audio input / output status. Based on the status, the work monitoring means 2 communicates with the work of each group and manages resources.
[0079]
(C) is a flag explanatory diagram of the usage state of a window, an object, or a command. Flags 0 to 5 are also used in the first basic configuration described above. 6-10 is a flag specific to the second basic configuration. In other words, 6 is confirming contact for other uses, 7 is confirming contact for confirmation of use, 8 is used by the consent of all members, 9 is confirming contact for confirmation of use because of prohibition of use by non-specific members, 10 is for individuals The confirmation of use is in progress.
[0080]
(D) is an explanatory diagram of a flag indicating a data storage state. 3-5 is a flag specific to the second basic configuration. 3 is forbidden to store data, only for reading, 4 is forbidden to store data, can be read if there is an agreement among all the groups, and 5 is forbidden to store data, and can only be read if there is permission for personal use.
(A) of FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram of a flag in a contact state. 0 is unused, 1 is searching for contact, 2 is checking contact, 3 is contact notification complete, 4 is contact notification for all, 1X is mobile phone, 2X is pager, 3X is PC communication, 4 is other Communication. (B) is a flag explanatory view showing a surveillance camera operation state. 0 is not used, 1 is a camera monitoring position change start, 2 is moving, 3 is set, 1X is a camera position moved right, 2X is moved left, 3X is moved up, and 4X is moved down. (C) is a flag explanatory view showing the input state of the surveillance camera. 0 is not used, 1 is a position mismatched by the sensor information from the identification card, 2 is an input enabled state according to the camera position, and 3 is camera input. (D) is an explanatory diagram of an input / output flag from a voice. 0 is unused, 1 is a voice message output request, 2 is a voice message registration request, 3 is a voice message notification destination designation, and 4 is a voice print confirmation.
[0081]
FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram of the contents stored in the window storage unit. Window information includes the OS name, CPU name, and window environment (size, menu, etc.). A window start file (OS, CPU) is stored. FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram of the contents stored in the program and command storage unit. The object and command information includes an OS name, a CPU name, an object activation format, and the like. An object activation file (OS, CPU) is stored. FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram of the contents stored in the monitoring monitor information storage unit of each group. Information such as the monitoring television and voice includes member name, location, position (direction, angle, etc.), and type (voice, etc.). Stores operation files such as surveillance TV and audio. FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram of the contents stored in the contact information storage unit when a mobile phone or the like is absent. The contact information includes member name, location, dial, message code information, and the like. Stores contact action files. FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram of the contents stored in the data storage unit. The data attribute information includes a data format (read only, format, type (moving image, audio, etc.), attribute, etc. A data file is stored.
[0082]
FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram of the contents of the group management table. (A) is equivalent to FIG. 13 (A) described above. (B) is obtained by adding a flag to FIG. 13 (B). 5 is a new file generation from the currently used data / object / command / window, 7 is a related addition as an additional difference of the currently used data / object / command / window, 8 is a group permission request to another group, 9 Is a window / data / object / command permission for another group, 18 is a request to an individual of another group (can be used only with the authority of a specific individual), 28 is a request for consent from all other groups, 38 is the same , Requesting multiple members of other groups (only the authority of a specific member can be used).
[0083]
FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining the contents of the work member table. The number and member name are stored for each group name (work name). FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram of the contents of the emergency information usage status table of the working member. The usage status table stores the number of temporary uses, tags, window names, periods, etc. for each member name or group name as shown in FIG. (B) shows details of the tag. Tag 1 is a window name, 2 is an object name or command name, and 3 is a data name. (C) is an example of a period and shows a usable period.
[0084]
FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram of the contents of the group emergency information usage situation table. As shown in (A), the usage status table stores the number of temporary uses, tags, window names, periods, etc. for each group name (work name). (B) shows details of the tag. (C) is an example of a period.
FIG. 36 shows a second configuration example of the work definition body. Compared to the first configuration example shown in FIG. 9, “worker contact information”, “calling”, “callable number of people”, “callable workers”, “monitoring”, and the like are added to the work definition body. Yes.
[0085]
FIG. 37 is a configuration example of a general group work definition body. As shown in the figure, in this work definition body, each group is defined as a member, and a process definition for each group and each process 1 and 2 are defined.
FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram of a structure when a window, object, command, or the like is performed with a representative name in the resource management means. For the representative name, for example, a window name is defined for each tag. FIG. 39 is a configuration example of an apparatus for determining the position of a camera or the like. In the personal computer, there are provided means for notifying, analyzing the position, positioning, voice transmission means, and the like. In order to recognize the location of the worker, for example, an appropriate oscillator b for identifying the person is mounted on the head of the worker a, and the content of the identification card ID is received by the sensor c and supplied to the personal computer. To do. At the same time, the sound from the microphone e and the position of the camera are input to the personal computer. The personal computer analyzes the position of the camera and instructs the operator a from the speaker d.
[0086]
FIG. 40 is a flowchart of work for receiving resources and sharing resources. First, the system is initialized to an operation start state (S101), and then the work definition body of each group is input to the work procedure storage means (S102). Next, a work work definition body of the integrated group is created from the work definition body of each group (103). Next, both definition bodies are transferred to the work monitoring means (S104). Next, the work monitoring means registers available commands and partner contacts in each table of the resource management means based on the work definition (s105). Next, the work definition is passed to the management means for managing the operation status of the group schedule (S106). At this time, the work is advanced by exchanging the interrupt information by the schedule management and the schedule management at the time of the work monitoring means.
[0087]
Next, the definition body is sent to the group rearrangement processing means, the members are registered, the change notification request is sent from the work monitoring means, the group change notice is sent, the members are reorganized, and the group rearrangement means is sent to the work monitoring means. Notification is made (S107). Next, it is determined whether the work is finished or there is a next work (S108). If there is an end or request, the process returns to step S102. In other cases, the work is performed in each group while exchanging with the work monitoring means (S109). Next, contact processing is performed (S110). Then, input processing and position setting processing of the camera or the like are performed (S111).
[0088]
FIG. 41 is an operation flowchart of the work procedure storage means. First, it waits for the input of each group work definition body (S112). Next, each group definition body is input to create an integrated group definition body (S113). Then, the two created work definition bodies are transferred to the work monitoring means (S114).
FIG. 42 is an operation flowchart of the group work schedule management means. First, a work definition body is obtained from the work monitoring means (S121). A group work schedule is performed by exchanging with the work monitoring means (S122). When a work delay or the like occurs, the work is corrected and the change definition is passed to the work monitoring means (S123). Then, it is determined whether the work of the work definition body is completed (S124).
[0089]
FIG. 43 is an operation flowchart of the group rearrangement processing means. First, a work definition body is obtained from the work monitoring means (S131). A change process is performed in response to the change of the member by exchanging with the work monitoring means (S132). Next, when a work delay or the like occurs, the work is corrected, the change definition body is received from the work monitoring means, and the members are rearranged (S133). Then, it is determined whether the work of the work definition body is completed (S134).
[0090]
FIG. 44 is an operation flowchart of the user confirmation request means. First, it waits for a call request from the work monitoring means (S141). Next, the contact method (pager, mobile phone, etc.) received from the work monitoring means is selected, and the corresponding means is selected (S142). Next, a message is sent to request confirmation of the other party, and the work monitoring means is notified of the request (S143). Then, a call is made, and when the call can be made, the completion of the call is notified to the work monitoring means (S144).
[0091]
FIG. 45 is an operation flowchart of the user confirmation request means. First, it waits for a call request from the work monitoring means (S151). Next, it waits for a notification requested by the work monitoring means (S152). The device from which the notification is sent is confirmed, and the process is distributed according to the reception notification information (S153). Next, it is determined whether or not it can be used after being received by voice and converted by voice recognition, and the work monitoring means is notified (S154). Then, a message such as a text is received, it is checked whether it can be used, and the result is notified to the work monitoring means (S155).
[0092]
FIG. 46 is an operation flowchart of positioning means such as a television camera. First, the notification of the member in use is received from the work monitoring means (S161). The person's information is obtained from the calling card possessed by the member (S162). At this time, the input position of the camera or the like is grasped from the position of the card, and can be read there with a two-dimensional barcode or the like, so that the member is recognized. Next, the face position is set (S163). At this time, the state until the setting is completed is stored in the status area of the resource management via the work monitoring procedure, and the location of the other party is recognized (S163). Then, the position is tracked according to the sensor (S164). At this time, tracking is stopped at the end of the work or at a temporary break, and the work monitoring means is notified at the start. When tracking is started, the calling card is recognized and automatically tracked (S164).
[0093]
FIG. 47 is an operation flowchart of input / output means such as a television camera. First, the notification of the member in use is received from the work monitoring means (S171). Next, the camera tracks the distance and focuses so that the necessary parties can communicate with each other (S172). Next, in accordance with the operation instruction, a conversation is made with the member who requested the instruction, and after confirmation, a period and the like are designated and permission information and the like are sent to the work monitoring means (S173). At this time, the identity is also recognized by the recognition code and the password, and the operation is performed when the identity is identified. At this time, the camera is always visible. Then, it is determined whether the use confirmation has been completed (S174). Note that the instruction method can be performed by a finger instruction or by voice depending on the mode setting. The answer by voice recognizes the judgment by voice, sends the result to the work monitoring means, and sends the information to the resource management means. In this case, since speech recognition is only judgment and notification of the period, the DP method and power spectrum analysis may be used to judge by feature points.
[0094]
FIG. 48 is a flowchart of the operation of the resource management means and each means. First, the group usage status according to the work procedure is obtained from the work monitoring means (S181). Next, the group use, confirmation member, group, usage right information, surveillance TV, camera, etc. are registered in the resource management table, and the telephone number etc. is registered in the absence notification of the mobile phone etc. (S182). Next, it waits for a request from the work monitoring means (S183). Next, the group resources (window, object, command, etc.) that can be used are checked, and when available, the use right is entrusted to the group and the work is executed (S184). Next, since it is desired to use the resource of another group, it is confirmed how to permit the resource, and based on the result of confirmation, the status of the confirmation partner is confirmed by a monitor monitoring frame, a mobile phone, or the like (S185). Next, the work monitoring means is notified to confirm all the confirmation requests that can be taken, and the information is passed to the work monitoring function (S186). The information that is being confirmed after passing is stored in the work status. When a permission notice is received and usable information is obtained, a usable flag is set in the work status (S187).
[0095]
FIG. 49 is a process flowchart from each group. First, a use request is issued to the work monitoring function and the use is started (S191). Next, the environment to be used for the work monitoring function is called (S192). When calling, it is possible to start use by operating a password, a video monitoring function, or the like. Next, the resource of the environment of each group is called and processed, and if the resource to other groups is to be used, a usage confirmation notification is requested to the work monitoring means (S193). At this time, the time or deadline can be specified. Next, the process waits for confirmation, or performs another work during that time (S194). Next, a notification as to whether or not it can be used is received (S195). When possible, work is performed using the resource (S196). When the next request is possible, a work request is made (S197). Next, the work is waited for (S198). If you cannot get it in S195, take another method (S199). Then, it is determined whether all work is completed or a break (S200).
[0096]
FIG. 50 is a processing flowchart of the special emergency group. First, it is connected to the work monitoring means that it is for special emergency use, a password for enforcing the special emergency group right, and the like to be used (S201). Next, the resource is freely used as a privileged group regardless of the schedule or permission of members (S202). Next, it is determined whether or not the use is completed (S203). If it is completed, the process ends.
[0097]
51 to 54 are operation flowcharts of the work monitoring means. In FIG. 51, first, work definition information is obtained from work procedure storage means (input means) (S211). Next, the work monitoring means registers in the group management table, copies the work definition, and passes it to the group work schedule management means (S212). Next, the members of the definition body are sent to the group rearrangement processing means, and rearrangement processing is performed (S213). Next, the member and group member names are registered in the emergency information usage status table of the working member and the emergency information usage status table of the group (S214). Next, it registers with the resource using the work definition information (S215). The contents to be registered at this time store confirmation destination information, group agreement information, and the like. Furthermore, in the case of resources that are created, changed, or deleted at the time of work, when registration requests are received from each group, information on other groups is received together with registration information, and this information is sent to schedule relocation processing, including resource addition. The definition body is corrected (S216). Then, information and resources such as groups that can be used for resource management and permitted members are stored (S217).
[0098]
52, a schedule status notification is received from the group work schedule management means, the status is notified to each group, and if the work status is delayed, a reschedule request is issued (S218). Next, the corrected information of the work definition body of each group is obtained (S219). Next, member correction is performed by the group rearrangement means, and the member group member names in the emergency information usage status table of the working member and the emergency information usage status table of the group are corrected (S220). Next, when step S218 is completed as scheduled, the process proceeds to the next operation (S211). First, the member is changed to a new member by the group rearrangement processing means (S222). Next, the emergency information usage status table of the resource member and the working member is reset, the group emergency information usage status table is changed, and the status in the table is cleared (S223). Furthermore, when each group can use the resource as its resource use, its own environment is opened (S224). At this time, the card can be used with a confirmation card number or password. Then, own resources are used (S225).
[0099]
In FIG. 53, the special emergency group can be used in all groups, and can be used with a confirmation card number or password when used (S226). All resources are used (S227). Next, when a usage right is requested to another group, the resource management means is requested to perform resource management (S228). Next, a request confirmation or notification is received through the usage confirmation means, camera, etc. (S229). Next, using a telephone or a pager, the usage confirmation information is obtained by the usage confirmation requesting means and the notification means (S230). Next, after obtaining permission or the like, the resource management means is notified (S231). Each group is notified of whether it can be used or not (S232). Next, when it can be used upon receiving a notification, it is registered in the member / group emergency use situation table (S233). The corresponding group is used (S234).
[0100]
In FIG. 54, regarding the request confirmation by the TV camera sound or the like, first, each group confirms via the camera or the like (S235). Next, the use permission is notified from the request destination group in the form of voice as voice by the voice input transmission means or in text (S236). Next, when the resource can be used, information such as a password is received and notified to the requesting group (S37). Next, the requester obtains permission and uses it (S238).
[0101]
Further, a request notification is issued to the other party (S239). Next, the request destination group is checked, and if YES, the resource flag is temporarily enabled to use the request destination (S240). Next, the processing completion notification is received and notified to the request group (S241). If the license is not granted, the request is notified and the process ends (S242).
As other embodiments,
-The same group may be used with limited members. However, the environment of development members in the definition body can be limited. In addition, local files other than resource management may be managed by themselves. Information exchange of this file may be exchanged and sent by each holder, but when using the present invention, it is necessary to give permission or ask permission to promote work between groups according to the management conditions There is.
[0102]
In addition, for the use permission, the other party is confirmed, and after the confirmation by the password or the like is finished, the use is strengthened when the use by the target other party's permission is obtained. Also, the permission reason at this time may be exchanged by a message. Further, it may be communicated by sign language by voice or image or a message by hand. It may be exchanged by a text message through video from a camera or the like.
[0103]
Furthermore, in the second aspect of the present invention, work procedure storage means (input means), work monitoring means, group work schedule management means, group relocation processing means, usage confirmation requesting means, and usage confirmation notifying means are provided in the work monitoring means. It may be incorporated and operated separately, or input means such as a TV camera and positioning means may be connected to each group of personal computers, etc., or may be performed by a separate signal from the work monitoring means Good. When each group visually recognizes and determines the monitoring information, it is not necessary to grasp from the resource management means what the position of the other party is in the resource management means.
[0104]
【The invention's effect】
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the resources in each group are in principle permitted to be used only in one group and guaranteed to be used exclusively. The destruction of environment such as data and windows due to operation is prevented. In addition, when exchanging data etc. between groups, it is possible to request another group for an environment where work cannot be performed within the own group while maintaining resource security through notification to the work monitoring means. Become. In this way, management of resource usage rights according to the work contents in group work is included in the work procedure definition in advance, thereby facilitating monitoring of work of each group performed in parallel, and There is an effect that it is possible to improve effective use and work efficiency in a plurality of groups. In particular, it greatly contributes to improvement of resource utilization efficiency and work efficiency in groupware in a network environment.
[0105]
Furthermore, according to the second aspect of the present invention, in the exchange of data and the like between groups, an environment in which work cannot be performed within the own group while retaining the security of the resource by solving the notification to the work monitoring means. It is possible to request another group. Furthermore, when there is no permitting party, you can check the absence with a sensor, etc., and if it is determined that you are absent, you can notify your mobile phone or pager as a notification of your absence and ask for a reply of permission to use. Therefore, it is possible to cope with the other worker even if it is not present in the usage environment. In addition, it is possible to determine whether the permission for using data, etc. is all or several, or one of the appropriate persons in the request group, and it is possible to obtain permission for the minimum number of persons. . In this way, management of the right to use resources according to the work contents in group work is included in the work procedure definition in advance, facilitating monitoring of group work performed in parallel, and effective use of resources. There is an effect that work efficiency and contact efficiency in a plurality of groups can be improved. In particular, it greatly contributes to improving resource utilization efficiency, transmission efficiency, work efficiency, monitoring efficiency, and management efficiency in groupware in a network environment.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a first basic configuration diagram of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating the relationship between window usage rights between groups.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) illustrating the relationship between window usage rights between groups.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of an example of inter-group work processing in the embodiment.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of an example of work processing between groups in the embodiment;
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram (part 3) of an example of work processing between groups in the embodiment;
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram (part 4) of an example of work processing between groups in the embodiment;
FIG. 8 is an example configuration diagram of a request definition body.
FIG. 9 is a first configuration diagram of a work definition body;
FIG. 10 is a control flowchart of work monitoring means.
FIG. 11 is a control flowchart of the group work schedule management means.
FIG. 12 is a control flowchart of group rearrangement processing means.
FIG. 13 is a structural diagram of an example of a group management table.
FIG. 14 is a configuration diagram of an example of a work member table.
FIG. 15 is an example configuration diagram of a resource management table.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart of window switching control.
FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of window movement between groups.
FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram of another example of window movement between groups.
FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of window locking;
FIG. 20 is a processing operation flowchart (part 1) in a case where processing is requested between groups and the processing result is received;
FIG. 21 is a processing operation flowchart (part 2) in a case where processing is requested between groups and the processing result is received;
FIG. 22 is a first system configuration example according to the present invention.
FIG. 23 is a second system configuration example according to the present invention.
FIG. 24 is a second basic configuration diagram of the present invention.
FIG. 25 is a configuration diagram (part 1) of a resource management table;
FIG. 26 is a configuration diagram (part 2) of the resource management table;
FIG. 27 is a configuration diagram of a window storage unit.
FIG. 28 is a configuration diagram of a program and command storage unit.
FIG. 29 is a configuration diagram of a monitoring monitor information storage unit of each group.
FIG. 30 is a configuration diagram of a contact information storage unit when a mobile phone or the like is absent.
FIG. 31 is a configuration diagram of a data storage unit.
FIG. 32 is a configuration diagram of a group management table.
FIG. 33 is a configuration diagram of a work member table.
FIG. 34 is a configuration diagram of an emergency information usage situation table of working members.
FIG. 35 is a configuration diagram of a group emergency information usage situation table.
FIG. 36 is a second configuration diagram of the work definition body;
FIG. 37 is a block diagram of a general group work definition body.
FIG. 38 is a block diagram showing an example of a case where a resource management unit performs a window, an object, a command, or the like with a representative name.
FIG. 39 is a configuration diagram of an example of a unit that senses transmission information such as a worker location recognition device recognition card and positions a camera or the like.
FIG. 40 is an overall operation flowchart of a task of scoping a definition body and sharing resources.
FIG. 41 is an operation flowchart of the work procedure storage means.
FIG. 42 is an operation flowchart of group work schedule management means.
FIG. 43 is an operation flowchart of the group rearrangement processing unit.
FIG. 44 is an operation flowchart of a user confirmation requesting unit.
FIG. 45 is an operation flowchart of the user confirmation requesting unit.
FIG. 46 is an operation flowchart of positioning means such as a television camera.
FIG. 47 is an operation flowchart of input / output means such as a television camera.
FIG. 48 is an operation flowchart of the resource management means and each management means.
FIG. 49 is a processing flowchart from each group.
FIG. 50 is a processing flowchart of a special emergency group.
FIG. 51 is an operation flowchart (part 1) of the work monitoring unit.
FIG. 52 is an operation flowchart (part 2) of the work monitoring unit.
FIG. 53 is an operation flowchart (No. 3) of the work monitoring unit.
FIG. 54 is an operation flowchart (No. 3) of the work monitoring unit.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... Work procedure storage processing means
2. Work monitoring means
3 ... Group work schedule management means
4 Group relocation processing means
5 ... Resource management means
6 ... Special emergency group
7 ... Group
8 ... Input means and positioning means such as a TV camera
9 ... Voice input and voice transmission means
10a: Usage confirmation request means
10b: Usage confirmation notification means
11 ... Work definition body
21 ... Group management table
41 ... Work member table
51 ... Resource management table
52. Window storage management means
53. Program storage management means
54. Data storage management means
55. Monitor monitoring frame information management means
56. Contact management means when mobile phone etc. is absent
521 ... Window storage unit
531: Program storage unit
541 ... Data storage unit
551 ... Monitoring monitor information storage unit of each group
561: Contact information storage unit when mobile phone is absent

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In the inter-group resource use control device in the system that manages the resources used for the work of the workers given for each group , including windows, objects or data, by the computer
And resource management means for managing the use rights information of the group unit to said resource,
Monitoring the work of each group, the resource from the group that is not set the permission to use based on the rights information to the resource each said group is required, given the use permission by the resource management unit Work monitoring means forbidding access to
Group work schedule management means for managing the work progress of each group based on the work time recorded in the usage right information ;
An inter-group resource use control device comprising: In the inter-group resource usage control device according to claim 1,
The usage right information records the usage time of the resource relating to the work time, the worker, the work process, and the window, the object, or the data used for the work.
Comprising a working procedure storage processing means for managing the advance the rights information work definition body defining a
The work monitoring means, said group work schedule management means and the resource management means, based on the work definition body or part of the information that was obtained from the work procedure storage processing unit, the window in the work between the groups between the groups is characterized in that to perform the control for switching the rights information between groups of resources including the utilizer device. In the inter-group resource usage control device according to claim 1,
It manages the work name and worker information of the work in each group, regroup and change the worker belonging to the group in accordance with the progress of the work, to relocate the resource given to the group A placement processing means,
The inter-group resource usage control apparatus, wherein the work monitoring means manages group information based on information obtained from the group rearrangement processing means. In the inter-group resource usage control device according to claim 1,
Has a special emergency group that can access the resources of all of the groups,
The work monitoring means, said special to request resources from the emergency group, all groups between utilizer device being characterized in that so as to allow access to the resource. In the inter-group resource usage control device according to claim 1,
The inter-group resource usage control device, wherein the work monitoring means makes the first group available to the resource of the second group in response to a request from the first group . In the inter-group resource usage control device according to claim 1,
The permit temporary use of resources in each group, or to interact with the phone in order to enable conditionally utilize the resources when the use request is generated of the resources of the group to the working And a usage confirmation means comprising a usage confirmation requesting means and a usage confirmation notifying means for permitting the worker to use the resource by using a voice notification function by searching for and calling the worker's whereabouts and using a telephone. An inter-group resource utilization control device. In the inter-group resource usage control device according to claim 6,
The use confirmation means when the use request of the resource occurs, the call by searching the whereabouts, the interaction with pager for utilizing the message function performs use permission of the resource (R) An inter-group resource usage control device further comprising means. In the inter-group resource usage control device according to claim 6,
The use confirmation means, the search and call the place when the use request is generated resources, notebook, electronic notebooks, personal computers, workstations wide area network, personal computer communication, radio, said using other portable devices An inter-group resource usage control apparatus further comprising means for exchanging with a notebook, an electronic notebook, a personal computer, and a workstation in order to permit use of resources. In the inter-group resource usage control device according to claim 6,
The inter-group resource usage control device, wherein the usage confirmation means uses an audio-visual input / output device such as a television camera and a microphone for confirmation of the worker . In the inter-group resource usage control device according to claim 6,
The inter-group resource usage control device , wherein the usage confirmation unit further includes a sensor for detecting an oscillator attached to the worker for confirming the location of the worker . In the inter-group resource usage control device according to claim 1 ,
The inter-group resource usage control device further includes means for grasping a schedule by marking a work situation and changing a work with another group. In the inter-group resource usage control device according to claim 1 ,
The inter-group resource usage control device further includes means for restricting access from other than a designated system and strengthening security by limiting a work place and a work time. In the inter-group resource usage control device according to claim 1 ,
The work monitoring means further includes means for instructing whether or not to obtain permission of all the groups or a part of permission for use of commands, objects, windows, or data. Usage control device. In the inter-group resource usage control device according to claim 1 ,
The inter-group resource utilization control device, wherein the work monitoring means further includes means for adding an affiliation name to an object, a window, or a data name so as to be usable. In the inter-group resource usage control device according to claim 1 ,
The work monitoring means manages a resource using a set of commands, a set of objects, a set of data, a set of windows, and a combined set of them as one representative name. An inter-group resource usage control device further comprising means for handling the processing of related resources identically in a set.

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