JP5283087B2 - Information processing system, server, information processing method, program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a method for calculating greenhouse gas emissions reduced by cartridge recovery.

  In recent years, interest in the environment has been increasing worldwide.

  Among them, a mechanism called “emission trading” that reduces greenhouse gases such as CO 2 (carbon dioxide) that cause global warming has attracted attention. This "emission transaction" is a system in which greenhouse gas emission allowances are established for each country and company, and transactions are made between countries with excess emission allowances and countries that have emitted emissions exceeding the allowance limit. I mean. As a result, the governments can no longer be indifferent about greenhouse gas emissions.

  Furthermore, since CO2 reduction is considered as a part of CSR activities, how to reduce CO2 is an important issue particularly in companies.

  In a company, as one method for reducing CO2, there is a method for reducing CO2 emission by recycling consumables such as toner cartridges and ink cartridges.

  However, it is not easy to know how much CO2 emission reduction effect can be expected or achieved by the recycling.

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-228561 discloses a technique for easily and accurately performing data collection in the collection of consumables.

  Patent Document 2 discloses a technique for providing a collection promotion method that can promote the collection of a reusable product without the premise of providing a new product.

  Patent Document 3 discloses a technique for providing a greenhouse gas emission index conversion method for converting a greenhouse gas emission index based on input information using a predetermined conversion formula.

JP 2002-056126 A JP 2004-171124 A JP 2003-091618 A

  However, Patent Documents 1 and 2 are both techniques for increasing the recovery rate of consumables, and are not techniques for calculating the CO 2 emission reduction effect by collecting.

  In addition, the technology described in Patent Document 3 converts an accurate greenhouse gas emission index by converting the greenhouse gas emission index using the latest conversion formula and conversion coefficient. A value indicating the effect of reducing the CO2 emission amount due to the recovery is not simply calculated.

  Accordingly, none of the patent documents discloses a technique for calculating the effect of reducing CO2 emission by collecting consumables.

  By the way, two scenes are conceivable as a scene where the company calculates the CO2 emission reduction effect. One is a scene where we want to know how much the consumables collected in the past contributed to the reduction of CO2 emissions. The other is a scene in which it is desired to know how much the reduction effect of CO2 emission is expected by the consumables to be collected.

  Both are the same in calculating the reduced (to be done) CO2 emission amount, but they differ in the concept of the collection period.

  That is, when it is desired to know the past actual value, it is desirable to calculate the reduction effect in the period in which the consumables are actually collected, and when the future predicted value is to be known, a predetermined period (for example, It is desirable to calculate the reduction effect in the case of wanting to know the predicted value for the year.

  In other words, when a company calculates the effect of reducing CO2 emissions, the consumable collection period plays an important role depending on the purpose.

  Therefore, the present invention solves the above-described problem, and can easily calculate a value indicating the reduction effect of CO2 emission by the cartridge recovery in a period according to the user's purpose, and can further display the calculation result. The purpose is to do.

The information processing system of the present invention is an information processing system in which an information processing apparatus and a server can communicate, and the server can calculate a result indicating a greenhouse gas reduction effect by cartridge recovery from the information processing apparatus. A first receiving unit that receives a request for image control information including a simple program; and a first transmitting unit that transmits the image control information to the information processing apparatus in response to the request received by the first receiving unit. The information processing apparatus includes: a first request unit that requests the image control information from the server; and a first reception unit that receives the image control information transmitted by the first transmission unit. And an input area for allowing the user to input the number of cartridges collected per arbitrary month using the image control information received by the first receiving means. The user can select or input the collection period by using the first display means for performing control to display the first screen including the image on the web browser and the image control information received by the first receiving means. Second display means for performing control to display a second screen including a specific area on a web browser, and collection per arbitrary month input via the first screen displayed by the first display means A receiving unit that receives the number of cartridges to be processed, and further receives a collection period selected or input via the second screen displayed by the second display unit; and for any month received by the receiving unit By executing the program using the number of cartridges to be collected, the collection period, and coefficient information acquired from the server corresponding to the cartridge, Calculation means for calculating a result indicating a reduction effect of the room effect gas; and third display means for performing control to display a third screen including the result calculated by the calculation means on a web browser, second display means, a predetermined recovery possible selection area selection period as the recovery period of the cartridge, the second screen including each and capable of selecting input area selection enter any collection period When the selection input area is displayed on the web browser and selected by the user, an input area in which the user can input an arbitrary collection period is displayed in the selection input area . When a predetermined collection period is selected by the user via the screen displayed by the second display means, the predetermined collection period is set by the user on the input area When an arbitrary collection period is input via the key, the input collection period is received.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily calculate a value indicating the effect of reducing the CO2 emission amount by collecting the cartridge in a period according to the user's purpose, and it is possible to display the calculation result in a confirmable manner.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the web system which implement | achieves a cartridge collection | recovery simulator. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware structural example of the information processing apparatus applicable to a web server and a client terminal. It is a top screen of a cartridge collection simulator. It is a screen for inputting the number of cartridges of the cartridge collection simulator. It is a screen which inputs the period which collects the cartridge of a cartridge collection simulator. It is a screen which inputs the period which collects the cartridge of a cartridge collection simulator. It is a screen which displays the diagnostic result of a cartridge collection simulator. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of a cartridge collection | recovery simulator. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process which calculates the reduction effect of CO2. It is a table | surface which shows coefficient information required in order to calculate a CO2 reduction effect. It is a screen for inputting the number of toner cartridges of the cartridge collection simulator of the second embodiment. It is a screen which inputs the number of ink cartridges of the cartridge collection simulator of the second embodiment. It is a screen which displays the diagnostic result of the cartridge collection simulator of 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process which calculates the reduction effect of CO2 of 2nd embodiment. It is a table | surface which shows the coefficient information required in order to calculate the CO2 reduction effect of 2nd embodiment.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a web system (information processing system) that realizes a cartridge collection simulator.

  The cartridge recovery simulator is the amount of greenhouse gas that can be collected when a manufacturer or recycler collects the “toner cartridge” of a multifunction device or laser printer that has been used or the “ink cartridge” of an inkjet printer that has been used. It is a simulator that calculates whether there is a reduction effect of (for example, CO2). There are multiple types of cartridges, and these are collectively called consumables.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the web server 101 is communicably connected to a client terminal 102 (information processing apparatus) via a network 103 (communication medium).

  The web server 101 is a server that stores and manages image control information that enables a cartridge collection simulator to be realized in a web browser in a client terminal.

  The client terminal 102 is a personal computer operated by a user who executes a cartridge collection simulator. In addition, a web browser (for example, “Internet Explorer” or “Firefox”) for accessing web content provided by the web server 101 and an exclusive module are installed and operate as a plug-in. The dedicated module includes “Flash Player” developed by Adobe Systems. However, any technique may be used as long as the cartridge collection simulator according to the present embodiment can be realized. For example, techniques such as “Java Script” and “Java applet” may be used.

  Next, the hardware configuration of the web server 101 and the client terminal 102 shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of an information processing apparatus applicable to the web server 101 and the client terminal 102.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the web server 101 and the client terminal 102 are connected via a system bus 204 to a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 201, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 203, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 202, an input controller 205, A configuration is adopted in which a video controller 206, a memory controller 207, a communication I / F controller 208, and the like are connected.

  The CPU 201 comprehensively controls each device and controller connected to the system bus 204.

  Further, the ROM 202 or the external memory 211 will be described later, which is necessary for realizing the functions executed by each server or each PC, such as BIOS (Basic Input / Output System) and OS (Operating System) which are control programs of the CPU 201. Various programs are stored. Further, information necessary for carrying out the present invention is stored. The external memory may be a database.

  The RAM 203 functions as a main memory, work area, and the like for the CPU 201. The CPU 201 implements various operations by loading a program or the like necessary for executing the processing from the ROM 202 or the external memory 211 to the RAM 203 and executing the loaded program.

  The input controller 205 controls input from a keyboard (KB) 209 or a pointing device such as a mouse (not shown).

  The video controller 206 controls display on a display device such as the display 210. The display device may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display. These are used by the administrator as needed.

  The memory controller 207 is an external storage device (hard disk (HD)), flexible disk (FD), or PCMCIA (Personal Computer) that stores a boot program, various applications, font data, user files, editing files, various data, and the like. Controls access to an external memory 211 such as a Compact Flash (registered trademark) memory connected to a Memory Card International Association (Card Memory) card slot via an adapter.

  The communication I / F controller 208 is connected to and communicates with an external device via a network (for example, the LAN 400 shown in FIG. 1), and executes communication control processing in the network. For example, communication using TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol) is possible.

  The CPU 201 can display on the display 210 by executing an outline font rasterization process on a display information area in the RAM 203, for example. Further, the CPU 201 enables a user instruction using a mouse cursor (not shown) on the display 210.

  Various programs to be described later for realizing the present invention are recorded in the external memory 211 and executed by the CPU 201 by being loaded into the RAM 203 as necessary. Furthermore, definition files and various information tables used when executing the program are also stored in the external memory 211, and a detailed description thereof will be described later.

  3 to 7 are diagrams showing transition of the screen of the cartridge collection simulator in the web browser of the client terminal 102. FIG.

  The flow of the screen of the cartridge recovery simulator will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 3 is a top screen of the cartridge collection simulator.

  A start button 301 is arranged on the browser screen 30 of the client terminal.

  The user operates the mouse or the like to press the start button 301 to shift to the next screen.

  FIG. 4 is a screen for inputting the number of cartridges of the cartridge collection simulator.

  The browser screen 30 displays an area 410 for inputting the number of collected toner cartridges and an area 420 for inputting the number of collected ink cartridges (input area).

  The user inputs an arbitrary number of collections per month by operating the mouse. The number of collections can be input in anticipation of the number of users expected to be collected in the future, or the actual value of the year may be entered at the end of the year in order to know the CO2 reduction effect of the year. .

  In the case of a toner cartridge, an arbitrary month is input in 411 and the number of collections is input in 412. In the case of an ink cartridge, an arbitrary month is input in 421, and the number of collections is input in 422.

  As an example, the following description will be made assuming that 20 toner cartridges are input per month and 5 ink cartridges are input per two months.

  After the input, the user presses a “next” button 430 to shift to the next screen.

  5 and 6 are screens for inputting the cartridge collection period of the cartridge collection simulator.

  First, as shown in the browser screen 30 of FIG. 5, an area 501 for selecting “Calculate in one year” and an area 502 for selecting “Input period” are displayed (selection input area). In addition, a “view simulation result” button 503 is also displayed, but cannot be selected in the gray-out state until a period is input. This is because the simulation cannot be performed unless the period is selected. A “return” button 504 is prepared for returning to the previous screen.

  The user selects “calculate in one year” or “input period” by operating the mouse or the like. The reason why “calculate in one year” or “input period” is displayed so as to be selectable is to facilitate selection of a period according to the purpose of the user. In other words, if the user is a company, the purpose of calculating the effect of reducing CO2 emissions by the company is to know how much the consumables collected in the past contributed to the reduction of CO2 emissions, or to collect from now on This is to make it easier to select the recovery period because it is either to know how much the reduction effect of CO2 emission is expected by the consumables to be used.

  When “Calculate in one year” is selected, the “View simulation result” button 503 can be selected, and the user presses the “View simulation result” button 503 to shift to the next screen.

  On the other hand, when “input period” is selected, an area 601 for inputting an arbitrary period is displayed as shown in FIG. After the user inputs an arbitrary value, the user presses a “view simulation result” button 503 to shift to the next screen.

  As an example, the following description will be given assuming that the period is 6 months.

  FIG. 7 is a screen for displaying the diagnosis result of the cartridge collection simulator.

  Three diagnostic results are displayed on the browser screen 30.

  The first is the CO2 reduction effect 701. Here, the value of the CO2 reduction effect calculated from the number of toner cartridges and ink cartridges collected per arbitrary month and the collection period is displayed in kg. In this example, there is a reduction effect of 374 kg in 6 months.

  In addition, although “701 CO2 reduction effect of 10 years and 12 months” is displayed in 701, the meaning indicates the value of the reduction effect in 12 months of 2010. This is because the usage method of the user is often intended to know the value of the reduction effect on a yearly basis, and is not limited to this.

  The second is a value 702 obtained by converting the volume of CO2 into a PET bottle. This value is calculated using the obtained CO2 reduction effect. This example shows that it corresponds to 374,000.

  The third value is a value 703 converted to CO2 generated when A4 paper is manufactured. This value is calculated using the obtained CO2 reduction effect. This example shows that it corresponds to 85 sheets and 178 sheets.

  Also, the user can change the simulation conditions on this screen.

  In the number input 704, the number of toner cartridges and ink cartridges collected per month can be re-input.

  In the period input 705, an arbitrary period can be input again. Since it is possible to re-enter the collection period on this screen, for example, in order to calculate the past performance first, the user inputs an arbitrary collection period on the screen shown in FIG. So, if you enter "1 year" and recalculate to know the predicted value for this year, you can easily know the predicted result.

  After re-inputting the simulation conditions, the user presses a “change conditions” button 706 to display the recalculation results in 701 to 703.

  The flow of the cartridge recovery simulator screen has been described above.

  Next, the processing flow of the cartridge recovery simulator will be described.

  8 and 9 are flowcharts showing the flow of processing of the cartridge recovery simulator.

  Here, it is assumed that the user operates the client terminal to access the web server and the screen shown in FIG. 3 is displayed on the web browser.

  In step S801, the client terminal makes an access request to the web server. Specifically, when the user presses the start button 301 shown in FIG. 3, the client terminal requests the web server to access the website of the cartridge collection simulator.

  In step S802, the web server accepts the request.

  In step S803, the web server transmits the screen control information of the website of the cartridge collection simulator to the client terminal.

  The screen control information includes screen information such as HTML, content generated by FLASH for executing the cartridge recovery simulator on the web browser of the client terminal, and formulas and coefficients necessary for calculating the CO2 reduction effect. Information shall be included. This image control information is prepared in advance by the administrator of the web server, and is stored and managed in the web server.

The calculation formula is as follows, and the coefficient information is as shown in FIG.
Calculation formula {CO2 reduction amount per toner cartridge (kg) x number of collections per day x collection days} + {CO2 reduction amount per ink cartridge (kg) x number of collections per day x collection Days}
Coefficient information (FIG. 10 is a table showing coefficient information necessary for calculating the CO2 reduction effect)
In this example, “number of days in January (day)” 1001 is “30”, “CO2 reduction effect when collecting one toner cartridge (kg)” 1002 is “2.867”, “collecting one ink cartridge”. "CO2 reduction effect at the time (kg)" 1003 is "2.000", "CO2 capacity per PET bottle (g)" 1004 is "1.000", "CO2 emissions when one sheet is manufactured" “(G)” has a coefficient defined as “4.3908”.

  In step S804, the client terminal receives the image control information.

  In step S805, the client terminal displays the first input screen on the web browser using the screen control information. Here, a screen for inputting the number of times shown in FIG. 4 is displayed. In this embodiment, it is executed by “Flash Player” that operates as a plug-in.

  The user inputs an arbitrary number of collections per month for each of the toner cartridge and the ink cartridge, and presses the “Next” button 403.

  In step S806, the client terminal determines whether the next button has been pressed. In the case of Yes, it progresses to step S807, and in No, it returns to S806.

  In step S807, the client terminal displays a screen for inputting a collection period. Here, the screens shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 are displayed.

  The user inputs for a predetermined period and presses a “view simulation result” button 503 (execution button).

  In step S808, the client terminal determines whether the execute button has been pressed. In the case of Yes, it progresses to step S809, and in No, it returns to S808.

  In step S809, the client terminal calculates the CO2 reduction effect. This calculation method will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing for calculating the CO2 reduction effect.

  In step S901, the client terminal refers to already acquired coefficient information. This coefficient information is included in the image control information received in step S804 and is shown in FIG.

  In step S <b> 902, the client terminal “inputs the number of collected toner cartridges / ink cartridges per predetermined period”, “inputs the number of collection days”, and “CO2 emission amount calculation coefficient of each toner cartridge / ink cartridge”. Are used to calculate the CO2 reduction effect (kg).

  Here, an example is shown in which 20 toner cartridges are input per month, 5 ink cartridges are input per 2 months, and the collection days are input as 6 months. The CO2 emission amount calculation coefficient of the toner cartridge is 2.867 (kg), and the CO2 emission amount calculation coefficient of the ink cartridge is 2.000 (kg).

A calculation formula is shown.
{2.867 (kg) × [20 (books) / 30 (days)] × 180 (days)} + {2.000 (kg) × [5 (books) / 60 (days)] × 180 (days) } = 344 (kg) +30 (kg) = 374 (kg)
Therefore, the CO2 reduction effect (kg) is calculated as 374 (kg) here.

  Next, in step S903, the client terminal converts the volume of CO2 into the number of PET bottles using the CO2 reduction effect (kg). Here, the CO2 capacity coefficient per PET bottle is 1.0000 (g / tube).

A calculation formula is shown.
374 (kg) / 1 (g / book) = 374,000 (book)
Therefore, here, the result of converting the volume of CO2 into the number of PET bottles is calculated as 374,000 (pieces).

  Next, in step S904, the client terminal uses the CO2 reduction effect (kg) to convert it into CO2 emissions generated during the production of A4 paper. Here, the CO2 emission coefficient at the time of manufacturing one sheet is 4.3908 (g / sheet).

A calculation formula is shown.
374 (kg) /4.3908 (g / sheet) = 85, 178 (sheet)
Therefore, here, the result converted into the CO2 emission amount generated when the A4 sheet is manufactured is calculated as 85 and 178 (sheets).

  The flow of processing for calculating the CO2 reduction effect has been described above with reference to FIG.

  Returning to FIG.

  In step 810, the client terminal displays a screen showing the calculation result. Here, the calculation result is displayed on a screen as shown in FIG.

  When changing the simulation condition, the user inputs a change value to the number input 704 or the period input 705 and presses a “change condition” button 706.

  In step S811, the client terminal determines whether the condition is re-input. If yes, the process returns to step S809. If no, the process ends.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to easily calculate a value indicating the effect of reducing the CO2 emission amount due to cartridge collection in a period according to the user's purpose, and to display the calculation result in a checkable manner. It becomes possible.

  That is, the user can know the reduction effect only by inputting the number of toner cartridges collected per arbitrary month and the number of ink cartridges collected per arbitrary month and the recovery period.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described.

  In the second embodiment, for each toner cartridge and ink cartridge, it is possible to input an arbitrary number of collections per month for each model number.

  The flow of the screen of the cartridge recovery simulator according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 11 is a screen for inputting the number of toner cartridges of the cartridge collection simulator of the second embodiment.

  The browser screen 30 displays an area 1101 for inputting the number of collected toner cartridges.

  In the second embodiment, the model number can be input (1102). When another model number is desired to be input, the user can input a plurality of toner cartridges by pressing the “To Other Toner Cartridge” button 1103. After the input of all the toner cartridges is completed, the user presses a “to ink cartridge” button 1104 to shift to a screen for inputting the next number of ink cartridges.

  FIG. 12 is a screen for inputting the number of ink cartridges of the cartridge collection simulator of the second embodiment.

  The browser screen 30 displays an area 1201 for inputting the number of collected ink cartridges.

  In the second embodiment, the model number can be input (1202). Also, when another model number is desired to be input, the user can input a plurality of ink cartridges by pressing the “To other ink cartridge” button 1203. After the input of all the ink cartridges is completed, the user presses a “next” button 1204 to transition to a screen that displays the next diagnosis result.

  FIG. 13 is a screen that displays the diagnosis result of the cartridge recovery simulator of the second embodiment.

  Three diagnostic results are displayed on the browser screen 30.

  The first is the CO2 reduction effect 701. Here, the value of the CO2 reduction effect calculated from the number of toner cartridges and ink cartridges collected per arbitrary month and the collection period is displayed in kg. This example shows that there is a reduction effect of 547 kg in 6 months.

  The second is a value 702 obtained by converting the volume of CO2 into a PET bottle. This value is calculated using the obtained CO2 reduction effect. This example shows that it corresponds to 547,000.

  The third value is a value 703 converted to CO2 generated when A4 paper is manufactured. This value is calculated using the obtained CO2 reduction effect. This example shows that it corresponds to 124,579 sheets.

  Also, the user can change the simulation conditions on this screen.

  In the number input 704, the number of toner cartridges and ink cartridges collected per month can be re-input.

  In the example shown in FIG. 13, two model numbers are input to the toner cartridge (131, 132), and the respective numerical values can be input again. When an additional toner cartridge is desired to be selected, a selection screen (not shown) is displayed by pressing the “add toner cartridge” button 133, and additional input can be performed.

  In the period input 705, an arbitrary period can be input again.

  In the example shown in FIG. 13, one model number has been input for the ink cartridge (134), and the numerical value can be re-input. Further, when an additional ink cartridge is desired to be selected, by pressing an “ink cartridge addition” button 135, a selection screen (not shown) is displayed and additional input can be performed.

  After re-inputting the simulation conditions, the user presses a “change conditions” button 706 to display the recalculation results in 701 to 703.

  The flow of the screen of the cartridge recovery simulator of the second embodiment has been described above.

  Next, the flow of processing of the cartridge recovery simulator of the second embodiment will be described.

  The overall flow is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. However, the coefficient information necessary for calculating the CO2 reduction effect in the second embodiment is as shown in FIG. 15, but in order to calculate the CO2 reduction effect included in the received image control information in step S804. It is assumed that the coefficient information necessary for the above does not include the CO2 reduction effect (kg) coefficient (1501 to 1506) when collecting one cartridge. This is to prevent unnecessary data transmission because it is unknown at this point which model number coefficient is used. The web server transmits necessary coefficient information from the coefficient information shown in FIG. 15 when a required coefficient information is requested from the client terminal.

  Next, the flow of processing for calculating the CO2 reduction effect of the second embodiment in step 809 shown in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing for calculating the CO2 reduction effect.

  In step S1401, the client terminal refers to already acquired coefficient information. In the second embodiment, since this coefficient information is not included in the image control information received in step S804, it does not have anything at first. On the other hand, when recalculation is performed, if coefficient information that has already been acquired is stored in the client terminal in step S1406 to be described later, the coefficient information is referred to.

  In step S1402, the client terminal determines whether it has coefficient information of the current target cartridge. In the case of Yes, it progresses to step S1407, and in No, it progresses to step S1403.

  In step S1403, the client terminal requests coefficient information of an unacquired target cartridge. For example, “CRG-001”, “CRG-003”, and “Cyan-01” are used to request coefficient information based on information specifying the model number.

  In step S1404, the web server accepts the request.

  In step S1405, the web server transmits coefficient information of the requested cartridge. The coefficient information of the requested cartridge is extracted from the coefficient information shown in FIG. 15 managed by the web server and transmitted. For example, when coefficient information of “CRG-001”, “CRG-003”, and “Cyan-01” is requested, coefficient information “2.867”, “2.121”, “1. 900 "is transmitted.

  In step S1406, the client terminal receives the coefficient information.

  In step S 1407, the client terminal determines that “the input number of toner cartridges and ink cartridges per predetermined period”, “the input number of recovery days”, and “CO2 emission amount calculation coefficient of each toner cartridge and ink cartridge”. Are used to calculate the CO2 reduction effect (kg).

  Here, the toner cartridge “CRG-001” is 20 per month, the toner cartridge “CRG-003” is 10 per month, and the ink cartridge “Cyan-01” is 20 per 3 months. And when the collection days are input as 6 months.

A calculation formula is shown.
{2.867 (kg) × [20 (book) / 30 (day)] × 180 (day)} + {2.121 (kg) × [10 (book) / 30 (day)] × 180 (day) } + {1.900 (kg) × [20 (books) / 90 (days)] × 180 (days)} = 344 (kg) +127 (kg) +76 (kg) = 547 (kg)
Therefore, the CO2 reduction effect (kg) is calculated here as 547 (kg).

  Next, in step S1408, the client terminal converts the volume of CO2 into the number of PET bottles using the CO2 reduction effect (kg). Here, the CO2 capacity coefficient per PET bottle is 1.0000 (g / tube).

A calculation formula is shown.
547 (kg) / 1 (g / book) = 547,000 (book)
Accordingly, here, the result of converting the volume of CO2 into the number of PET bottles is calculated as 547,000 (pieces).

  Next, in step S1409, the client terminal uses the CO2 reduction effect (kg) to convert it into CO2 emissions generated during the production of A4 paper. Here, the CO2 emission coefficient at the time of manufacturing one sheet is 4.3908 (g / sheet).

A calculation formula is shown.
547 (kg) /4.3908 (g / sheet) = 124, 579 (sheet)
Therefore, here, the result converted into the CO2 emission amount generated when the A4 sheet is manufactured is calculated as 124, 579 (sheets).

  The flow of processing for calculating the CO2 reduction effect of the second embodiment has been described above with reference to FIG.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, it is possible to easily calculate a value indicating the effect of reducing the CO2 emission amount by collecting a plurality of cartridge types.

  That is, the user can know the reduction effect simply by inputting the number of toner cartridges collected per arbitrary month for each model number and the number of ink cartridges collected per arbitrary month for each model number and the recovery period. It becomes like this.

  Also, coefficient information for each cartridge model number is collectively managed by the web server, and the web server sends only necessary coefficient information when requested by the client terminal, thus reducing the network burden. This leads to a reduction in the storage area of the client terminal.

  It should be noted that the configuration and contents of the various data described above are not limited to this, and it goes without saying that the various data and configurations are configured according to the application and purpose.

  Although one embodiment has been described above, the present invention can take an embodiment as, for example, a system, apparatus, method, program, or recording medium, and specifically includes a plurality of devices. The present invention may be applied to a system including a single device.

  Moreover, the program in this invention is a program which can perform the processing method of FIGS. 3-15, and the program which can perform the processing method of FIGS. 3-15 in the storage medium of this invention is memorize | stored. . In addition, the program in this invention may be a program for every processing method of each apparatus of FIGS.

  As described above, a recording medium that records a program that implements the functions of the above-described embodiments is supplied to a system or apparatus, and a computer (or CPU or MPU) of the system or apparatus stores the program stored in the recording medium. It goes without saying that the object of the present invention can also be achieved by executing the reading.

  In this case, the program itself read from the recording medium realizes the novel function of the present invention, and the recording medium storing the program constitutes the present invention.

  As a recording medium for supplying the program, for example, a flexible disk, hard disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, CD-ROM, CD-R, DVD-ROM, magnetic tape, nonvolatile memory card, ROM, EEPROM, silicon A disk or the like can be used.

  Further, by executing the program read by the computer, not only the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized, but also an OS (operating system) operating on the computer based on an instruction of the program is actually It goes without saying that a case where the function of the above-described embodiment is realized by performing part or all of the processing and the processing is included.

  Furthermore, after the program read from the recording medium is written to the memory provided in the function expansion board inserted into the computer or the function expansion unit connected to the computer, the function expansion board is based on the instructions of the program code. It goes without saying that the case where the CPU or the like provided in the function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing and the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing.

  Further, the present invention may be applied to a system composed of a plurality of devices or an apparatus composed of a single device. Needless to say, the present invention can be applied to a case where the present invention is achieved by supplying a program to a system or apparatus. In this case, by reading a recording medium storing a program for achieving the present invention into the system or apparatus, the system or apparatus can enjoy the effects of the present invention.

  Furthermore, by downloading and reading a program for achieving the present invention from a server, database, etc. on a network by a communication program, the system or apparatus can enjoy the effects of the present invention.

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Claims (7)

An information processing system in which an information processing apparatus and a server can communicate,
The server
First receiving means for receiving a request for image control information including a program capable of calculating a result indicating a greenhouse gas reduction effect by cartridge recovery from the information processing apparatus;
In response to the request received by the first receiving means, the first transmitting means for transmitting the image control information to the information processing apparatus,
The information processing apparatus includes:
First request means for requesting the image control information from the server;
First receiving means for receiving the image control information transmitted by the first transmitting means;
Using the image control information received by the first receiving means, a first screen including an input area for allowing the user to input the number of cartridges collected per arbitrary month is displayed on the web browser. A first display means for controlling;
Second display means for performing control to display on the web browser a second screen including an area where the user can select or input a collection period using the image control information received by the first receiving means. When,
The number of cartridges collected per arbitrary month input via the first screen displayed by the first display means is received, and the second screen displayed by the second display means is displayed. An accepting means for accepting the collection period selected or input via
By executing the program using the number of cartridges collected per arbitrary month received by the reception unit, the collection period, and coefficient information acquired from the server corresponding to the cartridge, A calculating means for calculating a result indicating the effect of reducing the effect gas;
Third display means for performing control to display a third screen including a result calculated by the calculation means on a web browser;
It said second display means, advance the selection region can be selected recovery period determined, a second, each containing a possible selection input area selected to enter any collection period as the recovery period of the cartridge When the screen is displayed on a web browser and the selection input area is selected by the user, an input area in which the user can input an arbitrary collection period is displayed in the selection input area.
When the collection period predetermined by the user is selected via the screen displayed by the second display unit, the reception unit displays the predetermined collection period on the other hand by the user in the input area. When an arbitrary collection period is inputted through the information processing system, the inputted collection period is accepted. 2. The information processing system according to claim 1 , wherein the third display unit displays an input area for allowing the user to input an arbitrary collection period on the third screen on the web browser. . An information processing method in an information processing system in which an information processing apparatus and a server can communicate,
The server
A first receiving step of receiving a request for image control information including a program capable of calculating a result indicating a greenhouse gas reduction effect by cartridge recovery from the information processing apparatus;
A first transmission step of transmitting the image control information to the information processing apparatus in response to the request received in the first reception step,
The information processing apparatus includes:
A first requesting step for requesting the image control information from the server;
A first receiving step of receiving the image control information transmitted by the first transmitting step;
Using the image control information received in the first receiving step, a first screen including an input area for allowing the user to input the number of cartridges collected per arbitrary month is displayed on the web browser. A first display step for controlling;
A second display step for performing control to display on the web browser a second screen including an area where the user can select or input a collection period using the image control information received in the first reception step. When,
The number of cartridges collected per arbitrary month input via the first screen displayed in the first display step is received, and the second screen displayed in the second display step is displayed. An accepting step for accepting a collection period selected or entered via
By executing the program using the number of cartridges collected per arbitrary month received by the receiving step, the collection period, and coefficient information acquired from the server corresponding to the cartridge, A calculation step for calculating a result indicating a reduction effect of the effect gas;
A third display step for performing control to display a third screen including the result calculated by the calculation step on a web browser,
The second display step, a predetermined capable selection area selected collection period as the recovery period of the cartridge, the second, each containing a possible selection input area selection enter any collection period When the screen is displayed on a web browser and the selection input area is selected by the user, an input area in which the user can input an arbitrary collection period is displayed in the selection input area.
In the receiving step, when a predetermined collection period is selected by the user via the screen displayed in the second display step, the predetermined collection period is set on the one hand by the user in the input area. When an arbitrary collection period is input via the information processing method, the input collection period is received. A program executable in an information processing system in which an information processing device and a server can communicate with each other,
The server,
First receiving means for receiving a request for image control information including a program capable of calculating a result indicating a greenhouse gas reduction effect by cartridge recovery from the information processing apparatus;
In response to the request received by the first receiving means, function as first transmitting means for transmitting the image control information to the information processing apparatus,
The information processing apparatus;
First request means for requesting the image control information from the server;
First receiving means for receiving the image control information transmitted by the first transmitting means;
Using the image control information received by the first receiving means, a first screen including an input area for allowing the user to input the number of cartridges collected per arbitrary month is displayed on the web browser. First display means for controlling,
Second display means for performing control to display on the web browser a second screen including an area where the user can select or input a collection period using the image control information received by the first receiving means. ,
The number of cartridges collected per arbitrary month input via the first screen displayed by the first display means is received, and the second screen displayed by the second display means is displayed. Accepting means for accepting the collection period selected or entered via
By executing the program using the number of cartridges collected per arbitrary month received by the reception unit, the collection period, and coefficient information acquired from the server corresponding to the cartridge, A calculation means for calculating a result indicating the effect of reducing the effect gas;
Function as third display means for performing control to display a third screen including the result calculated by the calculation means on a web browser;
It said second display means, advance the selection region can be selected recovery period determined, a second, each containing a possible selection input area selected to enter any collection period as the recovery period of the cartridge When the screen is displayed on a web browser and the selection input area is selected by the user, an input area in which the user can input an arbitrary collection period is displayed in the selection input area.
When the collection period predetermined by the user is selected via the screen displayed by the second display unit, the reception unit displays the predetermined collection period on the other hand by the user in the input area. When an arbitrary collection period is inputted through the program, the inputted collection period is accepted. An information processing apparatus capable of communicating with a server,
First request means for requesting image control information including a program capable of calculating a result indicating a greenhouse gas reduction effect by cartridge recovery to the server;
First receiving means for receiving the image control information transmitted from the server ;
Using the image control information received by the first receiving means, a first screen including an input area for allowing the user to input the number of cartridges collected per arbitrary month is displayed on the web browser. A first display means for controlling;
Second display means for performing control to display on the web browser a second screen including an area where the user can select or input a collection period using the image control information received by the first receiving means. When,
The number of cartridges collected per arbitrary month input via the first screen displayed by the first display means is received, and the second screen displayed by the second display means is displayed. An accepting means for accepting the collection period selected or input via
By executing the program using the number of cartridges collected per arbitrary month received by the reception unit, the collection period, and coefficient information acquired from the server corresponding to the cartridge, A calculating means for calculating a result indicating the effect of reducing the effect gas;
Third display means for performing control to display a third screen including a result calculated by the calculation means on a web browser;
It said second display means, advance the selection region can be selected recovery period determined, a second, each containing a possible selection input area selected to enter any collection period as the recovery period of the cartridge When the screen is displayed on a web browser and the selection input area is selected by the user, an input area in which the user can input an arbitrary collection period is displayed in the selection input area.
When the collection period predetermined by the user is selected via the screen displayed by the second display unit, the reception unit displays the predetermined collection period on the other hand by the user in the input area. When an arbitrary collection period is input via the information processing apparatus, the input collection period is received. An information processing method in an information processing apparatus capable of communicating with a server,
A first requesting step for requesting image control information including a program capable of calculating a result indicating a greenhouse gas reduction effect by cartridge recovery to the server;
A first receiving step of receiving the image control information transmitted from the server ;
Using the image control information received in the first receiving step, a first screen including an input area for allowing the user to input the number of cartridges collected per arbitrary month is displayed on the web browser. A first display step for controlling;
A second display step for performing control to display on the web browser a second screen including an area where the user can select or input a collection period using the image control information received in the first reception step. When,
The number of cartridges collected per arbitrary month input via the first screen displayed in the first display step is received, and the second screen displayed in the second display step is displayed. An accepting step for accepting a collection period selected or entered via
By executing the program using the number of cartridges collected per arbitrary month received by the receiving step, the collection period, and coefficient information acquired from the server corresponding to the cartridge, A calculation step for calculating a result indicating a reduction effect of the effect gas;
A third display step for performing control to display a third screen including the result calculated by the calculation step on a web browser,
The second display step, a preset capable selection area selected collection period as the recovery period of the cartridge, the second, each containing a possible selection input area selection enter any collection period When the screen is displayed on a web browser and the selection input area is selected by the user, an input area in which the user can input an arbitrary collection period is displayed in the selection input area.
In the receiving step, when a predetermined collection period is selected by the user via the screen displayed in the second display step, the predetermined collection period is set on the one hand by the user in the input area. When an arbitrary collection period is input via the information processing method, the input collection period is received. A program executable in an information processing apparatus capable of communicating with a server,
First request means for requesting image control information including a program capable of calculating a result indicating a greenhouse gas reduction effect by cartridge recovery to the server;
First receiving means for receiving the image control information transmitted from the server ;
Using the image control information received by the first receiving means, a first screen including an input area for allowing the user to input the number of cartridges collected per arbitrary month is displayed on the web browser. First display means for controlling,
Second display means for performing control to display on the web browser a second screen including an area where the user can select or input a collection period using the image control information received by the first receiving means. ,
The number of cartridges collected per arbitrary month input via the first screen displayed by the first display means is received, and the second screen displayed by the second display means is displayed. Accepting means for accepting the collection period selected or entered via
By executing the program using the number of cartridges collected per arbitrary month received by the reception unit, the collection period, and coefficient information acquired from the server corresponding to the cartridge, A calculation means for calculating a result indicating the effect of reducing the effect gas;
Causing the information processing apparatus to function as third display means for performing control to display a third screen including a result calculated by the calculation means on a web browser;
It said second display means, advance the selection region can be selected recovery period determined, a second, each containing a possible selection input area selected to enter any collection period as the recovery period of the cartridge When the screen is displayed on a web browser and the selection input area is selected by the user, an input area in which the user can input an arbitrary collection period is displayed in the selection input area.
When the collection period predetermined by the user is selected via the screen displayed by the second display unit, the reception unit displays the predetermined collection period on the other hand by the user in the input area. When an arbitrary collection period is inputted through the program, the inputted collection period is accepted.

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