JP6823884B1 - Information processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a time stamp function by minimizing a change in a configuration in one or more devices for managing a workflow. SOLUTION: This is an instruction to add a time stamp to a business document receiving unit that receives business document information from a workflow management device that manages the workflow, and a time stamp instruction including the business document information. A time stamp transmitter that sends to the stamp server, and a time stamp receiver that receives TS business document information, which is business document information with a time stamp added from the time stamp server, in response to the transmission of the first time stamp instruction. An information processing device including a business document return unit that returns the received TS business document information to the workflow management device can provide a time stamp function with as few configuration changes as possible in the device that manages the workflow. .. [Selection diagram] Fig. 3

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing system or the like that supports adding a time stamp to business document information.

Conventionally, an organization such as a company has used a workflow system that supports an application process for accepting an application and an approval process for approving an application (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Further, conventionally, there has been a time stamping device that issues a time stamp used to prove that a digital document or the like existed at a certain time (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

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However, in the prior art, it has not been possible to provide the time stamp function for each workflow device by minimizing the change of the configuration in each one or more workflow devices that manage the workflow.

The information processing device of the first invention has a business document receiving unit that receives business document information, which is information about business, from one or more workflow management devices that manage workflows, and a time stamp on the business document information. It is an instruction to be added, and a time stamp is added from the time stamp transmitter that sends the first time stamp instruction including business document information to the time stamp server and the time stamp server in response to the transmission of the first time stamp instruction. A time stamp receiving unit that receives TS business document information, which is business document information, and a business document returning unit that returns the TS business document information received by the time stamp receiving unit to the workflow management device that has transmitted the business document information. It is an information processing device provided.

With such a configuration, it is possible to provide the time stamp function by minimizing the change of the configuration in one or more devices that manage the workflow. It should be noted that such a function can be realized by an information processing device that acts as a proxy for applying for a time stamp.

In addition, in the information processing apparatus of the second invention, the business document receiving unit also receives the WF user identifier that identifies the user who has approved the business document information in the workflow for the first invention. An electronic signature business document acquisition department that acquires electronic signature business document information with an electronic signature corresponding to the WF user identifier added to the business document information is further provided, and the business document return department is acquired by the electronic signature business document acquisition department. An information processing device that returns electronically signed business document information to the workflow management device that has sent the business document information.

With such a configuration, an electronic signature can be added to the business document information transmitted from the device that manages the workflow.

Further, the information processing apparatus of the third invention stores one or more correspondence information that specifies the correspondence between the WF user identifier and the ES user identifier, which is a user identifier for digital signature, for the second invention. The electronic signature business document acquisition unit further includes a corresponding information storage unit, and the electronic signature business document acquisition unit includes an ES user identifier acquisition means for acquiring an ES user identifier paired with the WF user identifier received by the business document reception unit from the correspondence information storage unit. An electronic signature instruction transmitting means for transmitting an electronic signature instruction, which is an instruction including business document information, to an electronic signature server, and an electronic signature, which is an instruction to perform an electronic signature using the ES user identifier acquired by the ES user identifier acquisition means. It is an information processing apparatus including an electronic signature business document information receiving means for receiving electronic signature business document information in response to transmission of an instruction.

With such a configuration, the electronic signature request process for requesting the electronic signature from the electronic signature server can be performed on behalf of the user, and the electronic signature can be added to the business document information transmitted from the device that manages the workflow.

Further, the information processing apparatus of the fourth invention is an instruction for the second or third invention that the time stamp transmission unit adds a time stamp to the electronic signature given to the business document information. The second time stamp instruction is transmitted to the time stamp server, and the time stamp receiver receives the TS electronic signature which is the electronic signature business document information stamped by the time stamp server in response to the transmission of the second time stamp instruction. It is an information processing device that receives business document information.

With such a configuration, a request for adding a time stamp to the electronic signature can be performed on behalf of the user.

Further, the information processing apparatus of the fifth invention relates to any one of the second to fourth inventions, and the business document receiving unit has two or more users in one step for one business document information in the workflow. When approval is required, the business document information that identifies the business document information to be approved or the business document information to be approved is associated with the WF user identifier twice or more for each of the two or more users. The electronic signature business document acquisition unit acquires the electronic signature business document information in which the electronic signature corresponding to the WF user identifier is added to the business document information each time the business document reception unit is received, and the second time. The following is an information processing apparatus that acquires electronically signed business document information further added with an electronic signature to electronically signed business document information to which at least one other electronic signature is added.

With such a configuration, when a plurality of approvers exist, the electronic signatures of the plurality of approvers can be added to the business document information.

Further, the information processing apparatus of the sixth invention is a business document information storage unit that stores one or more business document information in association with a business document identifier for any one of the first to fifth inventions. When the business document receiving unit receives the business document identifier or the business document information corresponding to the business document identifier, and the business document receiving unit receives the business document information corresponding to the business document identifier. When the business document information storage unit that stores business document information in the business document information storage unit in association with the business document identifier and the business document reception unit receive the business document identifier without receiving the business document information. , The judgment unit that determines whether or not the business document information corresponding to the business document identifier exists in the business document information storage unit, and the business document information corresponding to the business document identifier when it is determined that the judgment unit does not exist. It further includes a transmission request transmission unit that transmits a transmission request, which is a transmission request, to the workflow management device, and the business document reception unit manages the business document information corresponding to the business document identifier in workflow management in response to the reception of the transmission request. It is an information processing device that receives from the device.

With such a configuration, the communication load with the workflow management device can be reduced.

Further, in the information processing apparatus of the seventh invention, for any one of the second to sixth inventions, the business document receiving unit is associated with the business document identifier together with the completion information indicating the completion of the workflow. Upon receiving the document information, the time stamp transmission unit sends a second time stamp instruction including the business document information to the time stamp server, and the electronic signature business document acquisition unit corresponds to the business document identifier associated with the business document information. This is an information processing device that acquires electronic signature business document information to which an electronic signature corresponding to any one or more of the one or more WF user identifiers is added.

With such a configuration, appropriate processing can be performed according to the completion of the workflow.

Further, in the information processing apparatus of the eighth invention, the business document information received before the completion information is received is the additional business document information to the business document information to be approved for the seventh invention. It is an information processing device.

With such a configuration, appropriate processing can be performed even for additional business document information.

Further, in the information processing apparatus of the ninth invention, for any one of the first to eighth inventions, the business document receiving unit immediately receives the business document information after receiving the business document information from the workflow management apparatus. It is an information processing device further provided with a confirmation information transmission unit that transmits confirmation information, which is information indicating that it has been received, to the workflow management device.

With such a configuration, the receipt of the business document information can be notified to the workflow management device.

According to the information processing system according to the present invention, one or more workflows are managed by performing proxy processing for requesting the time stamp server to add a time stamp to the business document information transmitted from the device that manages the workflow. It is possible to provide a time stamp function by minimizing the change in the configuration of each device.

Conceptual diagram of information system A according to the first embodiment Block diagram of the information system A Block of the information processing device 2 A flowchart illustrating an operation example of the workflow management device 1. A flowchart illustrating an operation example of the workflow management device 1. A flowchart illustrating an operation example of the information processing apparatus 2. A flowchart for explaining an operation example of the time stamp server 3. A flowchart for explaining an operation example of the electronic signature server 4. A flowchart for explaining an operation example of the user terminal 5. Diagram showing a definition example of the workflow Diagram showing the workflow definition information management table Diagram showing the same screen example Diagram showing the workflow information management table Diagram showing a definition example of the workflow Diagram showing the workflow definition information management table Diagram showing the workflow information management table Diagram showing the same screen example Overview of the computer system Block diagram of the computer system

Hereinafter, embodiments of the information processing system and the like will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, since the components having the same reference numerals perform the same operation in the embodiment, the description may be omitted again.

(Embodiment 1)
In the present embodiment, the business document information is received from the workflow management device that manages the workflow, the business document information is transmitted to the time stamp server, the business document information with the time stamp is received, and the workflow management device is used. An information system including an information processing device for transmission will be described.

Further, in the present embodiment, the information system including an information processing device that also receives a WF user identifier, which is an identifier of a user who uses the workflow management device, and also adds an electronic signature corresponding to the WF user identifier. explain.

Further, in the present embodiment, the correspondence between the ES user identifier, which is the user identifier used in the electronic signature server, and the WF user identifier is managed, and the external electronic signature server is requested to digitally sign using the ES user identifier. An information system including an information processing device to be used will be described.

Further, in the present embodiment, information including an information processing device that transmits an instruction for adding a time stamp to the electronic signature to the time stamp server and receives information with the time stamp added to the electronic signature in response to the instruction. The system will be described.

Further, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of approvals are required, an information system including an information processing device that performs a process for adding a time stamp each time the approval is required will be described.

Further, in the present embodiment, an information processing device that receives the business document identifier and the WF user identifier of the user approved in the workflow, and requests the workflow management device to transmit the business document information when the business document identifier does not exist. The information system provided with the above will be described.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the business document information associated with the business document identifier is received together with the completion information indicating the completion of the workflow, the business document information is transmitted to the time stamp server and the time stamp is pressed. An information system including an information processing device that receives the business document information from the time stamp server and transmits the business document information with the time stamp pressed to the workflow management device will be described.

Further, in the present embodiment, when business document information is received from the workflow management device, an information system including an information processing device that returns confirmation information, which is information to the effect of the reception, to the workflow management device will be described.

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of the information system A according to the present embodiment. The information system A includes one or two or more workflow management devices 1, an information processing device 2, one or two or more time stamp servers 3, one or two or more digital signature servers 4, and one or two or more user terminals 5. Be prepared.

The workflow management device 1 is a device that manages a workflow. A workflow is a flow of a series of operations, procedures, processes, etc. that compose a certain business or activity. Here, a workflow is usually a series of tasks or procedures on a business document. Workflow usually involves work by two or more people. Workflow usually involves the process of approval.

A business document is a document used in business. Business documents include, for example, approval requests, expense settlement applications, invoices, receipts, quotations, sales orders, purchase orders, invoices, files such as contracts for transactions, minutes, and the like. However, the type and content of business documents do not matter. It is preferable that the business document here is a document related to accounting.

The business document information, which is the information constituting the business document, is usually a file. The business document information is, for example, a PDF file, but may be an image, a text file, or the like. However, the business document information may be a set of information before it becomes a file.

The workflow management device 1 is usually a so-called server. The workflow management device 1 is, for example, a cloud server, an ASP server, or the like, and the type thereof does not matter.

The information processing device 2 is a device that assigns a time stamp to the business document information received from the workflow management device 1. Further, the information processing device 2 is a device that assigns an electronic signature to the business document information received from the workflow management device 1.

The information processing device 2 is usually a so-called server. The workflow management device 1 is, for example, a cloud server, an ASP server, or the like, and the type thereof does not matter.

The time stamp server 3 is a device that adds a time stamp to the received business document information. Further, the time stamp server 3 is a device that adds a time stamp to the electronic signature added to the received business document information. That is, it is preferable that the time stamp server 3 assigns a time stamp to the entire business document information and a time stamp to the electronic signature.

The time stamp server 3 is a known device. The time stamp server 3 is, for example, a server in the Seiko time stamp service (Internet URL: "https://www.seiko-cybertime.jp/product/time_stamp/") and the time stamp service of e-timing (registered trademark). It is a device.

The time stamp server 3 is, for example, a cloud server, an ASP server, or the like, and the type thereof does not matter.

The electronic signature server 4 is a server that digitally signs business document information. The electronic signature server 4 is, for example, a cloud server, an ASP server, or the like, and the type thereof does not matter.

The user terminal 5 is a device used by the user. The user terminal 5 is a terminal of a user who uses the workflow management device 1. The user who uses the user terminal 5 is, for example, a user who creates business document information and a user who approves business document information.

The user terminal 5 is, for example, a so-called personal computer, tablet terminal, smartphone, mobile terminal, or the like, and the type thereof does not matter.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the information system A according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the information processing device 2 constituting the information system A.

The workflow management device 1 constituting the information system A includes a first storage unit 11, a first reception unit 12, a first processing unit 13, and a first transmission unit 14.

The information processing device 2 includes a storage unit 21, a reception unit 22, a processing unit 23, and a transmission unit 24. The storage unit 21 includes a corresponding information storage unit 211, an electronic signature storage unit 212, and a business document information storage unit 213. The receiving unit 22 includes a business document receiving unit 221 and a time stamp receiving unit 222. The processing unit 23 includes a determination unit 231, a business document information storage unit 232, and an electronic signature business document acquisition unit 233. The electronic signature business document acquisition unit 233 includes an ES user identifier acquisition unit 2331, an electronic signature instruction transmission unit 2332, and an electronic signature business document information reception unit 2333. The transmission unit 24 includes a confirmation information transmission unit 241, a transmission request transmission unit 242, a time stamp transmission unit 243, and a business document return unit 244.

The time stamp server 3 includes a second server storage unit 31, a second server reception unit 32, a second server processing unit 33, and a second server transmission unit 34.

The electronic signature server 4 includes a third server storage unit 41, a third server reception unit 42, a third server processing unit 43, and a third server transmission unit 44.

The user terminal 5 includes a user storage unit 51, a user reception unit 52, a user processing unit 53, a user transmission unit 54, a user reception unit 55, and a user output unit 56.

Various types of information are stored in the first storage unit 11 that constitutes the workflow management device 1. The various types of information are, for example, workflow definition information, workflow information, and screen information. The screen information is information for configuring the screen, and is realized by, for example, HTML, XML, a program, or the like. The screen information corresponds to a screen identifier that identifies the screen. Further, various types of information are, for example, information for associating a work identifier that identifies a work with a screen identifier. Such information has, for example, a work identifier and a screen identifier.

For example, one or more workflow definition information is stored in the first storage unit 11. Workflow definition information is information that defines a workflow. The workflow definition information has a workflow identifier and process control information having two or more orders. The process control information has a process identifier, a work identifier, a WF user identifier, and a screen identifier.

The workflow identifier is information that identifies the workflow. Process control information is information related to processes constituting a workflow. The process identifier is information that identifies the process. The work identifier is information that identifies each one or more work or each process performed in the process. The WF user identifier is information that identifies one or more users who perform the work. The screen identifier is information that identifies screen information that constitutes a screen for work. The work identifier and screen identifier that compose the process control information may be NULL.

It should be noted that having order means, for example, that they are stored in order, that an identifier indicating the order is associated with them, and the like.

For example, one or more workflow information is stored in the first storage unit 11. The workflow information is a set of information related to the work according to the workflow defined by the workflow definition information. The workflow information includes, for example, a workflow identifier, a business document identifier, a process identifier, a work graph, a WF user identifier, and work result information. The work graph is information indicating whether or not the work has been performed. The work result information is information that identifies the result of the work. The work result information is, for example, business document information that is the result of performing the work. The work result information is, for example, information input by the user. The work result information is, for example, TS business document information, electronic signature business document information, or TS electronic signature business document information which is the result of performing the work. The work result information is, for example, an estimate file and information on a request for approval.

Workflow information corresponds to business document information. It should be noted that the correspondence between one piece of information and the other information may be such that the other information can be obtained from the one piece of information. For example, the one piece of information and the other information may be linked to each other. And other information may be packaged, or one piece of information may contain another piece of information.

The workflow information may correspond to two or more business document information. One of the two or more business document information is, for example, the business document information to be approved, and the other is additional business document information to the business document information to be approved. The business document information to be approved is, for example, a request for approval and an application for expense settlement. Further, the additional business document information is, for example, a quotation.

The first receiving unit 12 receives various information, instructions, and the like. The first receiving unit 12 receives, for example, various information, instructions, and the like from the information processing device 2. The various information and instructions are, for example, business document information, TS business document information, electronic signature business document information, TS electronic signature business document information, confirmation information, and transmission request.

Further, the first receiving unit 12 receives various information, instructions, and the like from the user terminal 5, for example. Various types of information and instructions are, for example, workflow definition information, part or all of workflow information, application information, approval information, and business document information. The business document information received by the first receiving unit 12 is, for example, TS business document information described later, electronic signature business document information described later, and electronic signature TS business document information described later.

Part or all of the workflow information received by the first receiving unit 12 is information for setting the workflow.

The application information is information that the user applies for, and is information that constitutes business document information. The application information is, for example, information on an expense settlement application form and information on a request for approval.

Further, the business document information here is, for example, additional business document information added to the application information. The additional business document information is appropriately referred to as additional business document information. In addition, the additional business document information is, for example, a quotation, an invoice, or the like. The additional business document information is usually a file, for example, a PDF file, an image file.

The approval information is information indicating that the business document information is approved. The approval information corresponds to a WF user identifier that identifies the user who is the approver.

The TS business document information is the business document information with a time stamp added. The time stamp is information that identifies the time. The time stamp is, for example, the time itself. The time stamp is, for example, a hash value obtained by executing a hash function on the information to be given the time stamp. In addition, the location and method of adding the time stamp do not matter. The time stamp is added to, for example, the footer area or the header area of the business document information which is a file. In addition, the time stamp is added to the entire business document information. Further, it is preferable that the time stamp is added to the electronic signature. The time stamp added to the entire business document information is, for example, information that specifies the creation time of the business document information. The time stamp added to the electronic signature is, for example, information that identifies the time when the user corresponding to the electronic signature approves the business document information.

The electronic signature business document information is the business document information to which the electronic signature is added. The electronic signature is information that identifies the user who signs. The electronic signature is information managed for each user, and usually differs for each user. The electronic signature is added to, for example, the footer area or the header area of the business document information which is a file. However, the location and method of adding the electronic signature does not matter.

The TS electronic signature business document information is business document information to which one or more time stamps and one or more electronic signatures are added. As mentioned above, the time stamp can be attached to the entire business document information or the electronic signature.

When the business document information is simply referred to, the business document information is usually business document information to which neither a time stamp nor an electronic signature is added. However, when simply referring to business document information, business document information without a time stamp or electronic signature, TS business document information, electronic signature business document information, and TS electronic signature business document information may be collectively referred to. ..

The confirmation information is information that the information processing apparatus 2 has received the business document information. The confirmation information usually has a business document identifier.

The transmission request is a request to be transmitted by the information processing apparatus 2, and is a request to transmit business document information corresponding to the business document identifier. The transmission request usually has a business document identifier.

The first processing unit 13 performs various processes. The first processing unit 13 stores, for example, the received business document information in the first storage unit 11. The first processing unit 13 acquires, for example, business document information paired with the business document identifier included in the received transmission request from the first storage unit 11. The first processing unit 13 stores, for example, the received application information in the first storage unit 11. For example, the first processing unit 13 constructs business document information using the received application information and stores it in the first storage unit 11.

The first transmission unit 14 transmits various information, instructions, and the like. The first transmission unit 14 transmits, for example, various information, instructions, and the like to the information processing device 2. The first transmission unit 14 transmits, for example, business document information to the information processing device 2. The first transmission unit 14 transmits, for example, a time stamp instruction and an electronic signature instruction to the information processing apparatus 2. The time stamp instruction is an instruction to add a time stamp to the business document information. The time stamp indication may include completion information. Completion information is information indicating the completion of the workflow. Completion information is usually information indicating that the approval of all approvers has been completed. The electronic signature instruction is an instruction to add an electronic signature to business document information. The first transmission unit 14 transmits, for example, various information, instructions, and the like to the user terminal 5.

Various types of information are stored in the storage unit 21 that constitutes the information processing device 2. The various types of information are, for example, correspondence information described later, electronic signature information described later, business document information, and a WF user identifier. The business document information here may be business document information to which neither a time stamp nor an electronic signature is added, TS business document information, electronic signature business document information, or TS electronic signature business document information.

The WF user identifier of the storage unit 21 corresponds to the business document identifier. The WF user identifier of the storage unit 21 is the identifier of the user who has approved the business document information, and the business document identifier corresponding to the WF user identifier is the identifier of the approved business document information.

Correspondence information storage unit 211 stores one or more correspondence information. The correspondence information is information that identifies the correspondence between the WF user identifier and the ES user identifier. The ES user identifier is a user identifier used for digital signatures. The correspondence information includes, for example, a WF user identifier and an ES user identifier.

One or two or more electronic signatures are stored in the electronic signature storage unit 212. The electronic signature here corresponds to the WF user identifier or the ES user identifier. When the electronic signature server 4 always adds the electronic signature, the electronic signature storage unit 212 is unnecessary.

The business document information storage unit 213 stores one or more business document information in association with the business document identifier.

The receiving unit 22 receives various types of information.

The receiving unit 22 receives various information from, for example, the workflow management device 1. The receiving unit 22 receives, for example, the business document information associated with the business document identifier and the WF user identifier associated with the business document identifier from the workflow management device 1. The WF user identifier associated with the business document identifier is the identifier of the user who has approved the business document information identified by the business document identifier.

The receiving unit 22 receives, for example, TS business document information or TS electronic signature business document information from the time stamp server 3.

The receiving unit 22 receives, for example, the electronic signature business document information and the TS electronic signature business document information from the electronic signature server 4.

The business document receiving unit 221 receives a stamp instruction from the workflow management device 1. The stamp instruction has one or more types of information of business document information, business document identifier, and completion information.

The business document receiving unit 221 receives an electronic signature instruction from the workflow management device 1. The electronic signature instruction has a WF user identifier. The electronic signature instruction has one or more pieces of business document information or business document identifier.

The business document receiving unit 221 receives the business document information from one or more workflow management devices.

The business document receiving unit 221 also receives a WF user identifier that identifies a user who has approved the business document information in the workflow.

When two or more users need to be approved in one process for one business document information in the workflow, the business document receiving unit 221 provides a WF user identifier and a business to be approved for each of the two or more users. Receives information about document information. That is, in such a case, the business document receiving unit 221 receives the WF user identifier twice or more for each of the two or more users.

The information regarding the business document information to be approved is a business document identifier that identifies the business document information to be approved or the business document information to be approved.

The business document receiving unit 221 receives the business document identifier or the business document information corresponding to the business document identifier.

The business document receiving unit 221 receives the business document information corresponding to the business document identifier from the workflow management device 1 in response to the reception of the transmission request.

The business document receiving unit 221 receives the business document information associated with the business document identifier together with the completion information. Completion information is information indicating the completion of the workflow.

The time stamp receiving unit 222 receives the TS business document information, which is the business document information to which the time stamp is added, from the time stamp server 3 in response to the transmission of the first time stamp instruction. The first time stamp instruction includes business document information before the time stamp is added.

The time stamp receiving unit 222 receives the TS electronic signature business document information, which is the electronic signature business document information stamped with the time stamp, from the time stamp server 3 in response to the transmission of the second time stamp instruction. The second time stamp instruction includes the electronic signature business document information before the time stamp is added.

The processing unit 23 performs various processes. The various processes include, for example, a judgment unit 231, a business document information storage unit 232, an electronic signature business document acquisition unit 233, an ES user identifier acquisition unit 2331, an electronic signature instruction transmission unit 2332, and an electronic signature business document information reception unit 2333. This is the process to be performed.

When the business document receiving unit 221 does not receive the business document information and receives the business document identifier, the determination unit 231 determines whether or not the business document information corresponding to the business document identifier exists in the business document information storage unit 213. To judge. The business document information corresponding to the business document identifier may be business document information without a time stamp and an electronic signature, TS business document information, electronic signature business document information, or TS electronic signature business document information.

When the business document information storage unit 232 receives the business document information corresponding to the business document identifier, the business document information storage unit 232 stores the received business document information in association with the business document information. Accumulate in unit 213.

The electronic signature business document acquisition unit 233 acquires the electronic signature business document information. The electronic signature added to the electronic signature business document information here is an electronic signature corresponding to the received WF user identifier. Further, when the electronic signature business document acquisition unit 233 receives the WF user identifier of the user approved by the business document reception unit 221 for the business document information, the electronic signature business in which the electronic signature is added to the business document information. Get document information.

The electronic signature business document acquisition unit 233 acquires the electronic signature business document information each time the business document reception unit 221 is received, and from the second time onward, the electronic signature business document to which at least one other electronic signature is added. Acquire the electronic signature business document information in which the electronic signature is further added to the information. The electronic signature added to the electronic signature business document information here is also an electronic signature corresponding to the received WF user identifier. The second and subsequent times are the second and subsequent receptions of the business document receiving unit 221. Further, the reception of the business document receiving unit 221 is the reception of the WF user identifier which is the identifier of the approver in the business document receiving unit 221.

The electronic signature business document acquisition unit 233 acquires the electronic signature business document information to which the electronic signature corresponding to one or more WF user identifiers is added. The one or more WF user identifiers are any one of the one or more WF user identifiers corresponding to the business document identifiers that identify the business document information to be approved.

The method by which the electronic signature business document acquisition unit 233 acquires the electronic signature business document information does not matter. The electronic signature business document acquisition unit 233 acquires, for example, an electronic signature corresponding to the received WF user identifier from the electronic signature storage unit 212, adds the electronic signature to the business document information to be approved, and electronically signs the business document. Get information. Further, the electronic signature business document acquisition unit 233 acquires, for example, the ES user identifier corresponding to the received WF user identifier from the corresponding information storage unit 211, and includes the ES user identifier and the business document information to be approved. The signature instruction is transmitted to the electronic signature server 4, and the electronic signature business document information is acquired from the electronic signature server 4. Further, the electronic signature business document acquisition unit 233 transmits, for example, an electronic signature instruction including the received WF user identifier and the business document information to the electronic signature server 4, and the electronic signature business document information is transmitted from the electronic signature server 4. get.

Needless to say, the electronic signature business document information acquired by the electronic signature business document acquisition unit 233 may be TS electronic signature business document information.

The ES user identifier acquisition means 2331 acquires an ES user identifier paired with the WF user identifier received by the business document receiving unit 221 from the corresponding information storage unit 211.

The electronic signature instruction transmitting means 2332 is an instruction to digitally sign using the ES user identifier acquired by the ES user identifier acquiring means 2331, and is an instruction including the business document information to be approved. Send to 4.

The electronic signature business document information receiving means 2333 receives the electronic signature business document information from the electronic signature server 4 in response to the transmission of the electronic signature instruction.

The transmission unit 24 transmits various information, instructions, and the like. The various information and instructions are, for example, confirmation information, transmission request, first time stamp instruction, second time stamp instruction, and electronic signature instruction.

The confirmation information transmission unit 241 transmits the confirmation information to the workflow management device 1 immediately after the business document reception unit 221 receives the business document information from the workflow management device 1. The confirmation information is information to the effect that the business document information has been received. Then, after the confirmation information transmission unit 241 transmits the confirmation information to the workflow management device 1, the communication between the workflow management device 1 and the information processing device 2 is usually disconnected. It is preferable that the communication between the workflow management device 1 and the information processing device 2 is immediately disconnected after the confirmation information is transmitted to the workflow management device 1. This is because it may take a considerable amount of time to add a time stamp or an electronic signature.

When the determination unit 231 determines that the business document does not exist, the transmission request transmission unit 242 transmits the transmission request to the workflow management device 1. The transmission request is a request for transmitting business document information corresponding to the business document identifier. The transmission request has a business document identifier.

The time stamp transmission unit 243 transmits the first time stamp instruction to the time stamp server 3. The first time stamp instruction is an instruction to add a time stamp to the business document information. The first time stamp instruction includes business document information to which the time stamp is added. The business document information is business document information to be approved or additional business document information.

It is preferable that the time stamp transmission unit 243 transmits the second time stamp instruction to the time stamp server 3. The second time stamp instruction is an instruction to add a time stamp to the electronic signature given to the business document information. The second time stamp instruction has a digital signature or information identifying the digital signature. It is preferable that the second time stamp instruction has business document information or business document identifier.

It is preferable that the time stamp transmission unit 243 transmits the second time stamp instruction including the business document information to the time stamp server 3.

When the electronic signature and the time stamp are added to the business document information, the timing and the order of the addition of the electronic signature and the time stamp do not matter.

The business document returning unit 244 returns the TS business document information received by the time stamp receiving unit 222 to the workflow management device 1 that has transmitted the business document information before the time stamp is added.

The business document return unit 244 returns the electronic signature business document information acquired by the electronic signature business document acquisition unit 233 to the workflow management device 1 that has transmitted the business document information before the electronic signature is added.

The business document return unit 244 returns the acquired TS electronic signature business document information to the workflow management device 1 that has transmitted the business document information before the time stamp and / and the child signature is added.

Various types of information are stored in the second server storage unit 31 that constitutes the time stamp server 3. The various types of information are, for example, electronic transaction files.

The second server receiving unit 32 receives various types of information from the information processing device 2. The various types of information are, for example, business document information without a time stamp and TS business document information.

The second server processing unit 33 performs various processes. The various processes are, for example, a process of adding a time stamp to the business document information without a time stamp received by the second server receiving unit 32 and acquiring the TS business document information. Further, the various processes are, for example, a process of adding a time stamp to the electronic signature business document information received by the second server receiving unit 32 and acquiring the TS electronic signature business document information. Further, the various processes are, for example, a process of adding a time stamp to the electronic signature received by the second server receiving unit 32 and acquiring the electronic signature with TS.

Since the process of giving such a time stamp is a known technique, detailed description thereof will be omitted. For example, the second server processing unit 33 executes a hash function on the business document information without a time stamp received by the second server receiving unit 32, acquires a hash value, and obtains the hash value as an electronic without a time stamp. Get time-stamped business document information by embedding it in a transaction file.

The second server transmission unit 34 transmits various types of information to the information processing device 2. The second server transmission unit 34 transmits, for example, the TS business document information acquired by the second server processing unit 33 to the information processing apparatus 2. The TS business document information may be business document information in which a time stamp is added to the entire business document information, and a business in which a time stamp is added to each one or more electronic signatures corresponding to the business document information. Document information may be used.

The third server storage unit 41 that constitutes the digital signature server 4 stores one or more correspondence information. The correspondence information is information that identifies the correspondence between the WF user identifier and the ES user identifier. The ES user identifier is a user identifier used for digital signatures. The correspondence information includes, for example, a WF user identifier and an ES user identifier.

Further, one or more electronic signatures are stored in the third server storage unit 41. The electronic signature here corresponds to the ES user identifier.

The third server receiving unit 42 receives the WF user identifier from the information processing device 2. Further, the third server receiving unit 42 may receive the WF user identifier and the business document information from the information processing device 2. Further, the third server receiving unit 42 may receive the WF user identifier and the business document identifier from the information processing device 2.

The third server processing unit 43 adds an electronic signature to the business document information. The third server processing unit 43 usually acquires an ES user identifier paired with the received WF user identifier from the third server storage unit 41, and obtains an electronic signature paired with the ES user identifier in the third server storage unit. Obtained from 41 and add the electronic signature to the corresponding business document information. The business document information to which the electronic signature is added is the received business document information.

The third server transmission unit 44 transmits various types of information to the information processing device 2. The third server transmission unit 44 transmits the electronic signature business document information to the information processing device 2.

Various types of information are stored in the user storage unit 51 that constitutes the user terminal 5. The various types of information are, for example, WF user identifiers that identify users. The various types of information are, for example, information received by the user receiving unit 55.

The user reception unit 52 receives various instructions, information, and the like. Here, acceptance means accepting information input from an input device such as a keyboard, mouse, or touch panel, receiving information transmitted via a wired or wireless communication line, and recording an optical disk, magnetic disk, semiconductor memory, or the like. It is a concept including acceptance of information read from a medium. The various instructions and information are, for example, workflow definition information, workflow information, application information, and approval information. Workflow information is information that defines a workflow. The application information is the information of the user's application and has business document information. The application information is, for example, information on a request for approval and information on an expense settlement application. The approval information is an instruction input by the approver, and is information indicating the intention to approve the business document information. The authorization information usually has a WF user identifier.

The user processing unit 53 performs various processes. The various processes are, for example, processes for configuring the information received by the user receiving unit 55 into the displayed data. The various processes are, for example, processes configured as instructions for transmitting an instruction or the like received by the user reception unit 52.

The user transmission unit 54 transmits various instructions, information, and the like to the workflow management device 1. The various instructions and information are, for example, instructions configured by the user processing unit 53, instructions and information received by the user reception unit 52, and the like.

The user receiving unit 55 receives various information from the workflow management device 1. The various types of information are, for example, information indicating that the business document information has been accumulated in the workflow management device 1, a determination result, TS business document information, and TS electronic signature business document information.

The user output unit 56 acquires various types of information. The various types of information are, for example, information received by the user reception unit 52, information received by the user reception unit 55, and information configured by the user processing unit 53. The various types of information are, for example, information indicating that business document information has been accumulated in the workflow management device 1, and determination results.

Here, the output means display on a display, projection using a projector, printing by a printer, sound output, transmission to an external device, storage in a recording medium, storage in another processing device, another program, or the like. It is a concept that includes delivery of processing results.

The first storage unit 11, the storage unit 21, the corresponding information storage unit 211, the electronic signature storage unit 212, the business document information storage unit 213, the second server storage unit 31, the third server storage unit 41, and the user storage unit 51 are A non-volatile recording medium is preferable, but a volatile recording medium can also be realized.

The process of storing information in the first storage unit 11 or the like does not matter. For example, information may be stored in the first storage unit 11 or the like via a recording medium, and information transmitted via a communication line or the like may be stored in the first storage unit 11 or the like. Alternatively, the information input via the input device may be stored in the first storage unit 11 or the like.

The first receiving unit 12, the receiving unit 22, the business document receiving unit 221 and the time stamp receiving unit 222, the second server receiving unit 32, the third server receiving unit 42, and the user receiving unit 55 usually communicate wirelessly or by wire. It is realized by means, but it may be realized by means of receiving a broadcast.

First processing unit 13, processing unit 23, judgment unit 231, business document information storage unit 232, electronic signature business document acquisition unit 233, ES user identifier acquisition means 2331, electronic signature instruction transmission means 2332, electronic signature business document information reception means The 2333, the second server processing unit 33, the third server processing unit 43, and the user processing unit 53 can usually be realized from an MPU, a memory, or the like. The processing procedure of the first processing unit 13 and the like is usually realized by software, and the software is recorded on a recording medium such as a ROM. However, it may be realized by hardware (dedicated circuit).

First transmission unit 14, transmission unit 24, confirmation information transmission unit 241, transmission request transmission unit 242, time stamp transmission unit 243, business document return unit 244, second server transmission unit 34, third server transmission unit 44, and user. The transmission unit 54 is usually realized by wireless or wired communication means, but may be realized by broadcasting means.

It can be realized by a user reception unit 52, a device driver for input means such as a touch panel or a keyboard, control software for a menu screen, or the like.

The user output unit 56 may or may not include an output device such as a display or a speaker. The user output unit 56 can be realized by the driver software of the output device, the driver software of the output device, the output device, or the like.

Next, an operation example of the information system A will be described. First, an operation example of the workflow management device 1 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 4 and 5.

(Step S401) The first receiving unit 12 determines whether or not the workflow information has been received from the user terminal 5. If the workflow information is received, the process goes to step S402, and if the workflow information is not received, the process goes to step S404.

(Step S402) The first processing unit 13 configures the workflow information to be accumulated by using the received workflow information. The first processing unit 13 generates, for example, a unique workflow identifier. Then, the first processing unit 13 associates the received workflow information with the workflow identifier, for example. The workflow identifier generation algorithm does not matter. The workflow identifier is, for example, an ID, but it may be any unique information.

(Step S403) The first processing unit 13 stores the workflow information configured in step S402 in the first storage unit 11. Return to step S401. The first processing unit 13 stores the workflow information in the first storage unit 11 in association with the workflow identifier, for example.

(Step S404) The first receiving unit 12 determines whether or not the application information has been received from the user terminal 5. If the application information is received, the process goes to step S405, and if the application information is not received, the process goes to step S413. The received application information corresponds to the workflow identifier.

(Step S405) The first processing unit 13 generates a business document identifier that identifies the business document information in response to the reception of the application information. The algorithm for generating the business document identifier does not matter. The business document identifier is, for example, an ID, but it may be any unique information.

(Step S406) The first processing unit 13 configures the business document information to be accumulated by using the received application information.

(Step S407) The first processing unit 13 associates the business document information configured in step S406 with the business document identifier generated in step S405 and the workflow identifier corresponding to the received application information, and first. It is stored in one storage unit 11.

(Step S408) The first processing unit 13 acquires one or more attached files included in the application information received in step S404. In some cases, the attached file cannot be obtained. Further, the attached file is a file of additional business document information (for example, a file of an estimate) with respect to the business document information to be applied for (for example, information of an expense settlement application, information of a request for approval).

(Step S409) The first processing unit 13 configures a time stamp instruction including the business document identifier and the like generated in step S405. The time stamp instruction usually includes one or more attached files acquired in step S408. Further, it is preferable that the time stamp instruction has a first flag indicating that the time stamp instruction is a time stamp instruction for the application information.

(Step S410) The first transmission unit 14 transmits the time stamp instruction configured in step S409 to the information processing apparatus 2.

(Step S411) The first receiving unit 12 determines whether or not the confirmation information has been received from the information processing apparatus 2 in response to the transmission of the time stamp instruction. If the confirmation information is received, the process proceeds to step S412, and if the confirmation information is not received, the process returns to step S411.

(Step S412) The first processing unit 13 accumulates the confirmation information received in step S411 in association with the business document information accumulated in step S407. The existence of the confirmation information indicates, for example, that the time stamp has not been added. Return to step S401.

(Step S413) The first receiving unit 12 determines whether or not the approval information has been received from the user terminal 5. If the approval information is received, the process goes to step S414, and if the approval information is not received, the process goes to step S427. The received application information corresponds to the workflow identifier or the business document identifier. In addition, the workflow identifier corresponds to the business document identifier.

(Step S414) The first processing unit 13 associates the approval information received in step S413 with the business document identifier and the workflow identifier, and stores them in the first storage unit 11. The accumulation of approval information is the accumulation of work flags indicating that the approval work of the approver, which is paired with the approval work identifier of the process information, has been completed.

(Step S415) The first processing unit 13 acquires the WF user identifier included in the approval information received in step S413.

(Step S416) The first processing unit 13 constitutes an electronic signature instruction having the WF user identifier and the business document identifier acquired in step S415. The electronic signature instruction may have additional business document information. Further, the electronic signature instruction may have business document information to be approved.

(Step S417) The first transmission unit 14 transmits the electronic signature instruction configured in step S416 to the information processing apparatus 2.

(Step S418) The first receiving unit 12 determines whether or not the confirmation information has been received from the information processing apparatus 2 in response to the transmission of the electronic signature instruction. If the confirmation information is received, the process proceeds to step S419, and if the confirmation information is not received, the process returns to step S418.

(Step S419) The first processing unit 13 stores the confirmation information received in step S418 in the first storage unit 11 in association with the approval information received in step S413.

(Step S420) The first processing unit 13 determines whether or not the approvals of all the approvers corresponding to the approval information received in step S413 have been obtained. If it is determined that the approvals of all the approvers have been obtained, the process proceeds to step S421, and if it is determined that the approvals of all the approvers have not been obtained, the process returns to step S401.

For example, the first processing unit 13 assigns all work identifiers (here, one or more identifiers of the approval work) that are paired with the process identifier of the workflow identifier corresponding to the approval information received in step S413. In association with this, it is determined whether or not the work flag indicating that the work has been completed exists in the first storage unit 11. However, it does not matter how to judge whether or not all the approvers have been approved. The first processing unit 13 may confirm that, for example, in a situation where the WF user identifiers of all the approvers are managed, the approval information corresponding to each of the WF user identifiers is received.

(Step S421) The first processing unit 13 makes the business document information corresponding to the business document identifier into a file, and acquires the business document information which is a file. For example, the first processing unit 13 converts the business document information corresponding to the business document identifier into a PDF file, and acquires the business document information which is a PDF file. Here, the first processing unit 13 does not have to file the business document information. The process of converting the business document information to be approved into a file may be performed by another device such as the information processing device 2.

(Step S422) The first processing unit 13 associates the filed business document information with the business document identifier and stores it in the first storage unit 11. Here, the first processing unit 13 may delete the business document information before it becomes a file from the first storage unit 11.

(Step S423) The first processing unit 13 configures a time stamp instruction including the business document information and the completion information filed in step S421. The time stamp instruction is an instruction to add a time stamp to the business document information filed in step S421. Also, the time stamp indication usually has a business document identifier. Further, the completion information may be referred to as a second flag with respect to the above-mentioned first flag.

(Step S424) The first transmission unit 14 transmits the time stamp instruction configured in step S423 to the information processing apparatus 2.

(Step S425) The first receiving unit 12 determines whether or not the confirmation information has been received from the information processing apparatus 2 in response to the transmission of the time stamp instruction. If the confirmation information is received, the process proceeds to step S426, and if the confirmation information is not received, the process returns to step S425.

(Step S426) The first processing unit 13 stores the confirmation information received in step S425 in the first storage unit 11 in association with the business document information. Return to step S401.

(Step S427) The first receiving unit 12 determines whether or not business document information has been received from the information processing device 2. If the business document information is received, the process proceeds to step S428, and if the business document information is not received, the process returns to step S401. The business document information received here is TS business document information, electronic signature business document information, or TS electronic signature business document information.

(Step S428) The first processing unit 13 stores the business document information received in step S427 in the first storage unit 11 in association with the business document identifier. Return to step S401. Here, the first processing unit 13 may delete the confirmation information corresponding to the business document information received in step S427 from the first storage unit 11.

In the flowcharts of FIGS. 4 and 5, the process ends when the power is turned off or an interrupt for the end of the process occurs.

Next, an operation example of the information processing apparatus 2 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Step S601) The business document receiving unit 221 determines whether or not a time stamp instruction has been received from the workflow management device 1. If the time stamp instruction is received, the process goes to step S602, and if the time stamp instruction is not received, the process goes to step S616. The time stamp instruction includes a business document identifier or a business document identifier and business document information.

(Step S602) The processing unit 23 acquires the business document identifier included in the time stamp instruction received in step S601.

(Step S603) The processing unit 23 configures confirmation information having the business document identifier acquired in step S602.

(Step S604) The confirmation information transmission unit 241 transmits the confirmation information configured in step S603 to the workflow management device 1 that has transmitted the time stamp instruction.

(Step S605) The determination unit 231 determines whether or not the business document information corresponding to the time stamp instruction received in step S601 exists. If the business document information exists, the process goes to step S606, and if the business document information does not exist, the process goes to step S609.

The determination of whether or not the business document information corresponding to the time stamp instruction received in step S601 exists is determined by whether or not the time stamp instruction received in step S601 has the business document information and / and step. It is to determine whether or not the business document information paired with the business document identifier acquired in S602 exists in the business document information storage unit 213. That is, the determination unit 231 does not have the business document information in the time stamp instruction received in step S601, and the business document information paired with the business document identifier acquired in step S602 exists in the business document information storage unit 213. If not, it is determined that the business document information corresponding to the time stamp instruction received by Tep S601 does not exist.

(Step S606) The processing unit 23 configures a transmission request having a business document identifier.

(Step S607) The transmission request transmission unit 242 transmits the transmission request configured in step S606 to the workflow management device 1.

(Step S608) The business document receiving unit 221 determines whether or not the business document information has been received from the workflow management device 1 in response to the transmission of the transmission request. If the business document information is received, the process proceeds to step S610, and if the business document information is not received, the process returns to step S608.

(Step S609) The processing unit 23 acquires the business document information identified by the received business document identifier from the received time stamp instruction or the business document information storage unit 213.

(Step S610) The processing unit 23 determines whether or not the received time stamp instruction includes one or more attached files. If the attached file is included, the process goes to step S611, and if the attached file is not included, the process goes to step S612.

(Step S611) The processing unit 23 acquires one or more attached files possessed by the received time stamp instruction. Each one or more attached files is additional business document information.

(Step S612) The processing unit 23 constitutes a first time stamp instruction to be transmitted. The first time stamp instruction usually has one or more additional business document information and / and business document information to be approved.

(Step S613) The time stamp transmission unit 243 transmits the first time stamp instruction configured in step S612 to the time stamp server 3. Return to step S601.

(Step S614) The processing unit 23 determines whether or not the time stamp instruction received in step S601 includes the completion information. If the completion information is included, the process goes to step S615, and if the completion information is not included, the process returns to step S601.

(Step S615) The processing unit 23 deletes all the WF user identifiers corresponding to the business document identifiers and the WF user identifiers stored in the storage unit 21. Return to step S601.

(Step S616) The business document receiving unit 221 determines whether or not the electronic signature instruction has been received from the workflow management device 1. If the electronic signature instruction is received, the process goes to step S617, and if the electronic signature instruction is not received, the process goes to step S624. The electronic signature instruction includes a WF user identifier. The digital signature instruction usually includes a business document identifier, or a business document identifier and business document information.

(Step S617) The processing unit 23 acquires the business document identifier included in the electronic signature instruction received in step S616.

(Step S618) The processing unit 23 configures confirmation information having the business document identifier acquired in step S617.

(Step S619) The confirmation information transmission unit 241 transmits the confirmation information configured in step S618 to the workflow management device 1 that has transmitted the electronic signature instruction.

(Step S620) The processing unit 23 stores the WF user identifier of the electronic signature instruction in association with the business document identifier included in the electronic signature instruction.

(Step S621) The electronic signature business document acquisition unit 233 acquires the electronic signature business document information by using the WF user identifier of the electronic signature instruction. The electronic signature business document information here is business document information to which an electronic signature is added without adding a time stamp, or business document information to which an electronic signature is added to the time stamp.

The electronic signature business document acquisition unit 233 attempts to acquire, for example, an electronic signature paired with the WF user identifier of the electronic signature instruction from the electronic signature storage unit 212, and if it can be obtained, the electronic signature is to be signed. If it is added to the business document information and cannot be obtained, the electronic signature instruction having the WF user identifier is transmitted to the electronic signature server 4, and the electronic signature business document is received from the electronic signature server 4.

(Step S622) The processing unit 23 constitutes a second time stamp instruction which is an instruction to add a time stamp to the electronic signature corresponding to the WF user identifier of the electronic signature instruction. It is preferable that the second time stamp instruction has the electronic signature business document obtained in step S621.

(Step S623) The time stamp transmission unit 243 transmits the second time stamp instruction to the time stamp server 3. Return to step S601.

(Step S624) The time stamp receiving unit 222 determines whether or not the TS business document information has been received from the time stamp server 3. If the TS business document information is received, the process proceeds to step S625, and if the TS business document information is not received, the process returns to step S601. The TS business document information here is the TS electronic signature business document information which is the TS business document information to which the electronic signature is added, or the TS business document information to which the electronic signature is not added.

(Step S625) The business document information storage unit 232 stores the TS business document information received in step S624 in the business document information storage unit 213 in association with the business document identifier.

(Step S626) The business document return unit 244 transmits the TS business document information received in step S622 to the workflow management device 1. Return to step S601.

In the flowchart of FIG. 6, the process ends when the power is turned off or an interrupt for the end of the process occurs.

Next, an operation example of the time stamp server 3 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Step S701) The second server receiving unit 32 determines whether or not the first time stamp instruction has been received from the information processing device 2. If the first time stamp instruction is received, the process goes to step S702, and if the first time stamp instruction is not received, the process goes to step S705.

(Step S702) The second server processing unit 33 acquires one or more business document information included in the first time stamp instruction, and one or more business document information to be added with the time stamp.

(Step S703) The second server processing unit 33 adds a time stamp to each one or more business document information acquired in step S702, and acquires TS business document information.

(Step S704) The second server transmission unit 34 transmits the TS business document information acquired in step S703 to the information processing device 2 that has transmitted the first time stamp instruction.
Return to step S701.

(Step S705) The second server receiving unit 32 determines whether or not the second time stamp instruction has been received from the information processing device 2. If the second time stamp instruction is received, the process proceeds to step S706, and if the first time stamp instruction is not received, the process returns to step S701.

(Step S706) The second server processing unit 33 adds a time stamp to the electronic signature corresponding to the second time stamp instruction, and acquires the TS electronic signature business document information.

(Step S707) The second server transmission unit 34 transmits the TS electronic signature business document information acquired in step S706 to the information processing apparatus 2 that has transmitted the second time stamp instruction. Return to step S701.

In the flowchart of FIG. 7, the process ends when the power is turned off or an interrupt for the end of the process occurs.

Next, an operation example of the electronic signature server 4 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Step S801) The third server receiving unit 42 determines whether or not the electronic signature instruction has been received from the information processing device 2. If the electronic signature instruction is received, the process proceeds to step S802, and if the electronic signature instruction is not received, the process returns to step S801.

(Step S802) The third server processing unit 43 acquires the WF user identifier included in the electronic signature instruction received in step S801.

(Step S803) The third server processing unit 43 acquires an ES user identifier paired with the WF user identifier acquired in step S802 from the third server storage unit 41.

(Step S804) The third server processing unit 43 acquires an electronic signature paired with the ES user identifier obtained in step S803 from the third server storage unit 41.

(Step S805) The third server processing unit 43 adds the electronic signature acquired in step S804 to the business document information or the business document identifier included in the electronic signature instruction received in step S801.

(Step S806) The third server transmission unit 44 transmits the information with the electronic signature added to the information processing device 2 that has transmitted the electronic signature instruction. Return to step S801.

In the flowchart of FIG. 8, the process ends when the power is turned off or an interrupt for the end of the process occurs.

Next, an operation example of the user terminal 5 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Step S901) The user reception unit 52 determines whether or not the workflow information has been received. If the workflow information is accepted, the process goes to step S902, and if the workflow information is not accepted, the process goes to step S904.

(Step S902) The user processing unit 53 configures the workflow information to be transmitted.

(Step S903) The user transmission unit 54 transmits the workflow information configured in step S902 to the workflow management device 1. Return to step S901.

(Step S904) The user reception unit 52 determines whether or not the application information has been accepted. If the application information is accepted, the process proceeds to step S905, and if the application information is not accepted, the process proceeds to step S907.

(Step S905) The user processing unit 53 configures the application information to be transmitted.

(Step S906) The user transmission unit 54 transmits the application information configured in step S905 to the workflow management device 1. Return to step S901.

(Step S907) The user reception unit 52 determines whether or not the approval information has been accepted. If the application information is accepted, the process proceeds to step S908, and if the approval information is not accepted, the process proceeds to step S911.

(Step S908) The user processing unit 53 acquires the WF user identifier from the user storage unit 51.

(Step S909) The user processing unit 53 is approval information including the WF user identifier acquired in step S908, and constitutes the approval information to be transmitted.

(Step S910) The user transmission unit 54 transmits the approval information configured in step S909 to the workflow management device 1. Return to step S901.

(Step S911) The user reception unit 52 determines whether or not other instructions or the like have been received. If other instructions or the like are received, the process proceeds to step S912, and if no other instructions or the like are received, the process returns to step S901.

(Step S912) The user processing unit 53 and the like perform processing corresponding to other instructions and the like received in step S911. Return to step S901.

In the flowchart of FIG. 9, the process ends when the power is turned off or an interrupt for the end of the process occurs.

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

Hereinafter, two specific examples will be described. Specific example 1 is a case where there is only one approver who approves the business document information in the workflow. Specific example 2 is a case where there are a plurality of approvers (here, three) who approve the business document information in the workflow.

(Specific example 1)
Now, it is assumed that the user uses the user terminal 5 to access the workflow management device 1 and inputs the information related to the workflow shown in FIG. 10 to the user terminal 5. The workflow-related information is information that constitutes workflow definition information. In FIG. 10, the workflow defined by the user shows that work or processing is performed in the order of (1) application, (2) approval, (3) webbook1, (4) webbook2, and (5) completion.

In FIG. 10, “(1) application” is an application for approval of a business document. "(2) Approval" is an input of approval for the business document. Although not shown, it is assumed that the WF user identifier "U011" of the approver is input corresponding to "(2) Approval" in FIG. “(3) webbook1” in FIG. 10 indicates that a process of adding an electronic signature of an approver and adding a time stamp to the electronic signature is executed. In addition, "(3) webbook1" may be the one which adds the electronic signature of the person who approved and executes the process which does not add the time stamp to the electronic signature. “(4) webbook2” in FIG. 10 indicates that the approval process is completed and the process of adding a time stamp to the applied business document information is executed. In addition, "(4) webbook2" also executes a process of completing the approval process, converting the applied business document information into a file (for example, converting it to PDF), and adding a time stamp to the file. good. "(5) Completion" indicates that the workflow is completed. When the workflow definition information is accumulated, the screen identifier "S001" that identifies the screen for applying for the business document information shall be associated with "(1) Application". Further, "(2) Approval" is associated with a screen identifier "S002" that identifies a screen for approving business document information. Further, "(3) webbook1" and "(4) webbook2" indicate a step in which the above processing is performed using the web hook technique.

Then, the user reception unit 52 of the user terminal 5 receives the workflow definition information related to the workflow input as shown in FIG. Next, the user processing unit 53 makes a data structure for transmitting the accepted workflow definition information. Next, the user transmission unit 54 transmits the workflow definition information to the workflow management device 1.

Next, the first receiving unit 12 of the workflow management device 1 receives the workflow definition information. Then, the first processing unit 13 generates a unique workflow identifier "WF1" in response to the reception of the workflow definition information. Further, the first processing unit 13 acquires the screen identifier “S001” for “(1) application” from the first storage unit 11. Further, the first processing unit 13 acquires the screen identifier “S002” for “(2) approval” from the first storage unit 11. Further, the first processing unit 13 is workflow definition information having the workflow identifier "WF1", the screen identifier "S001", and the screen identifier "S002", and the workflow definition information having the information included in the received workflow definition information. Is configured, and the workflow definition information is stored in the first storage unit 11.

An example of the workflow definition information stored in the first storage unit 11 is shown in FIG. FIG. 11 is a workflow definition information management table associated with the workflow identifier “WF1”. The workflow definition information management table has a "process identifier", "work identifier", "WF user identifier", "screen identifier", etc. for each process. In addition, it is assumed that the application here is an application for approval of the expense settlement application. Further, the "work identifier" is information that identifies the work or process performed in the process identified by the corresponding "process identifier". Further, when the WF user identifier is "*", it indicates that the work identified by the corresponding work identifier can be performed by any user.

Next, the user 001 identified by the user identifier "U001" accesses the workflow management device 1 from the user terminal 5 in order to apply for approval of the expense settlement application form, and is identified by the workflow identifier "WF1". Suppose that you have instructed to process the "application" of the workflow. Then, the user reception unit 52 receives the application instruction, the user processing unit 53 transmits the application instruction, and the user transmission unit 54 transmits the application instruction to the workflow management device 1. The application instruction has a workflow identifier "WF1" and a process identifier "11" or a work identifier "application".

Next, the first receiving unit 12 of the workflow management device 1 receives the application instruction. Then, the first processing unit 13 selects the workflow identifier “WF1” of the application instruction and the screen identifier “S001” corresponding to the process identifier “11” or the work identifier “application” from the workflow definition information (see FIG. 11). The screen information to be acquired and paired with the screen identifier "S001" is acquired from the first storage unit 11. Next, the first transmission unit 14 transmits the acquired screen information to the user terminal 5.

Next, the user receiving unit 55 of the user terminal 5 receives the screen information, and the user processing unit 53 configures the screen using the screen information. Next, the user output unit 56 outputs an application screen.

Next, the user pastes the quotation file "sample quotation.pdf", which is additional business document information, on the screen of the output application, and displays the expense settlement application on the screen. Suppose you have entered business document information. Then, the user reception unit 52 receives such information. Then, the user output unit 56 is the screen shown in FIG. 12, and displays a screen in which the quotation file “sample quotation.pdf” which is additional business document information and the expense settlement application form are displayed. ..

Next, when the user reception unit 52 receives an application instruction by pressing the "application" button 1201 of the user, the user processing unit 53 acquires the WF user identifier "U001" from the user storage unit 51 and the WF user identifier. An application having "U001", a workflow identifier "WF1", a process identifier "11", an estimate file "sample estimate.pdf" which is additional business document information, and business document information of an expense settlement application. Configure information. Next, the user transmission unit 54 transmits the application information to the workflow management device 1.

Next, the first receiving unit 12 of the workflow management device 1 receives the application information. It is assumed that the first processing unit 13 has generated the business document identifier "B001" that identifies the business document information in response to the reception of the application information.

Next, the first processing unit 13 configures the business document information to be accumulated by using the received application information. Then, the first processing unit 13 stores the configured business document information in the first storage unit 11 in association with the business document identifier and the workflow identifier corresponding to the received application information. Here, the first processing unit 13 has the workflow identifier “WF1”, the business document identifier “B001”, the process identifier “11”, and the work flag among the records of “ID = 1” in the workflow information management table shown in FIG. "1", WF user identifier "U001", estimate file "sample estimate.pdf" which is additional business document information without time stamp of work result information, and expense settlement application information (not a file) It is assumed that business document information) has been accumulated.

The workflow information management table shown in FIG. 13 is a table for managing the workflow information shown in FIG. The workflow information management table has "ID", "workflow identifier", "business document identifier", "process identifier", "work flag", "WF user identifier", and "work result information". Here, the work result information is, here, one or more business document information.

Next, the first processing unit 13 acquires the "sample quotation.pdf" which is an attached file of the received application information.

Next, the first processing unit 13 configures a time stamp instruction including a workflow identifier “WF1”, a business document identifier “B001”, a process identifier “11”, and additional business document information “sample estimate.pdf”. ..

Next, the first transmission unit 14 transmits the configured time stamp instruction to the information processing device 2.

Next, the business document receiving unit 221 of the information processing device 2 receives the time stamp instruction from the workflow management device 1.

Next, the processing unit 23 acquires the workflow identifier “WF1”, the business document identifier “B001”, and the process identifier “11” included in the received time stamp instruction.

Next, the processing unit 23 configures confirmation information having a workflow identifier “WF1”, a business document identifier “B001”, and a process identifier “11”. Then, the confirmation information transmission unit 241 transmits the configured confirmation information to the workflow management device 1 that has transmitted the time stamp instruction.

Then, the communication between the workflow management device 1 and the information processing device 2 is disconnected. As a result of such disconnection of communication, the communication load between the workflow management device 1 and the information processing device 2 is reduced, and the workflow management device 1 does not need to wait for information reception from the information processing device 2.

Next, the first receiving unit 12 of the workflow management device 1 receives confirmation information from the information processing device 2 in response to the transmission of the time stamp instruction.

Next, the first processing unit 13 stores the received confirmation information in the first storage unit 11 in association with the accumulated business document information.

Next, the determination unit 231 of the information processing apparatus 2 determines that the business document information "sample quotation.pdf" corresponding to the received time stamp instruction exists.

Next, the processing unit 23 configures a first time stamp instruction having a workflow identifier “WF1”, a business document identifier “B001”, a process identifier “11”, and business document information “sample estimate.pdf”.

Next, the time stamp transmission unit 243 transmits the first time stamp instruction to the time stamp server 3.

Next, the second server receiving unit 32 of the time stamp server 3 receives the first time stamp instruction from the information processing device 2.

Next, the second server processing unit 33 acquires the business document information "sample quotation.pdf" included in the first time stamp instruction.

Next, the second server processing unit 33 adds a time stamp to the business document information "sample quotation.pdf" and acquires the TS business document information.

Next, the second server transmission unit 34 associates the workflow identifier “WF1” with the business document identifier “B001” and the process identifier “11”, and issues the acquired TS business document information with the first time stamp instruction. It is transmitted to the information processing device 2 that has transmitted.

Next, the time stamp receiving unit 222 of the information processing apparatus 2 receives the TS business document information "sample quotation.pdf" with TS from the time stamp server 3.

Next, the business document information storage unit 232 associates the received TS business document information with the workflow identifier “WF1”, the business document identifier “B001”, and the process identifier “11” in the business document information storage unit 213. accumulate.

Next, the business document return unit 244 associates the workflow identifier “WF1”, the business document identifier “B001”, and the process identifier “11” with the received TS business document information, which is the “sample estimate” with TS. "pdf" is transmitted to the workflow management device 1.

Next, the first receiving unit 12 of the workflow management device 1 receives the TS business document information associated with the workflow identifier “WF1”, the business document identifier “B001”, and the process identifier “11” from the information processing device 2. Receive.

Next, the first processing unit 13 associates the received TS business document information with the workflow identifier “WF1”, the business document identifier “B001”, and the process identifier “11”, and stores the received TS business document information in the workflow information management table. The result of such accumulation is "Sample quotation.pdf" with TS of the work result information of "ID = 1" in FIG.

Next, the user 011 identified by the user identifier "U011" has the workflow information of the workflow identified by the workflow identifier "WF1" output to the user terminal 5, and has the application document TS "Sample estimate. It is assumed that the approval information for approving the application is input to the user terminal 5 by looking at the "pdf" and the "expense settlement application information".

Next, the user reception unit 52 of the user terminal 5 receives the approval information. Next, the user processing unit 53 acquires the WF user identifier "U011" from the user storage unit 51. Then, the user processing unit 53 is approval information including the WF user identifier "U011", the workflow identifier "WF1", the business document identifier "B001", and the process identifier "12", and constitutes the approval information to be transmitted. Then, the user transmission unit 54 transmits the configured approval information to the workflow management device 1.

Next, the first receiving unit 12 of the workflow management device 1 receives the approval information from the user terminal 5.

Next, the first processing unit 13 sets the work flag "1" corresponding to the received approval information to the WF user identifier "U011", the workflow identifier "WF1", the business document identifier "B001", and the process identifier "12". In association with and, it is accumulated in the workflow information management table of FIG. The record of FIG. 13 is a record of "ID = 2".

Next, the first processing unit 13 acquires the work identifier “webbook1” which is the next step (process identified by the process identifier “13”) corresponding to the workflow identifier “WF1”. Then, the first processing unit 13 and the like execute the processing identified by the work identifier “webbook1”.

That is, the first processing unit 13 constitutes an electronic signature instruction having a workflow identifier “WF1”, a process identifier “13”, a WF user identifier “U011”, and a business document identifier “B001”.

Next, the first transmission unit 14 transmits the configured electronic signature instruction to the information processing device 2.

Next, the business document receiving unit 221 of the information processing device 2 receives the electronic signature instruction from the workflow management device 1.

Next, the processing unit 23 acquires the workflow identifier “WF1”, the process identifier “13”, and the business document identifier “B001” included in the received electronic signature instruction. Then, the processing unit 23 constitutes confirmation information having the acquired workflow identifier “WF1”, the process identifier “13”, and the business document identifier “B001”. Then, the confirmation information transmission unit 241 transmits the configured confirmation information to the workflow management device 1 that has transmitted the electronic signature instruction. Then, the communication between the workflow management device 1 and the information processing device 2 is disconnected.

Next, the first receiving unit 12 of the workflow management device 1 receives confirmation information from the information processing device 2 in response to the transmission of the electronic signature instruction. Then, the first processing unit 13 stores the received confirmation information in the first storage unit 11 in association with the received approval information.

Next, the processing unit 23 of the information processing apparatus 2 stores the WF user identifier "U011" possessed by the electronic signature instruction in association with the business document identifier "B001" included in the electronic signature instruction.

Next, the electronic signature business document acquisition unit 233 acquires the electronic signature corresponding to the WF user identifier "U011", and the electronic signature is added to the business document information identified by the business document identifier "B001". Digital signature Obtain business document information. As described above, the method of adding the electronic signature does not matter. The electronic signature may be added by the information processing device 2 or may be added by the electronic signature server 4. When it is determined that the information processing device 2 does not manage the electronic signature corresponding to the target WF user identifier, the information processing device 2 requests the electronic signature server 4 for the electronic signature, and the electronic signature server 4 Adds an electronic signature, and it is preferable that the information with the electronic signature is transmitted to the information processing apparatus 2.

Next, the processing unit 23 constitutes a second time stamp instruction, which is an instruction for adding a time stamp to the electronic signature corresponding to the WF user identifier "U011" possessed by the electronic signature instruction. Then, the time stamp transmission unit 243 transmits the second time stamp instruction to the time stamp server 3.

Next, the second server receiving unit 32 of the time stamp server 3 receives the second time stamp instruction. Then, the second server processing unit 33 adds a time stamp to the electronic signature corresponding to the second time stamp instruction, and acquires the TS electronic signature business document information. Next, the second server transmission unit 34 transmits the acquired TS electronic signature business document information to the information processing device 2 that has transmitted the second time stamp instruction.

Next, in response to the transmission of the second time stamp instruction, the time stamp receiving unit 222 of the information processing apparatus 2 receives the business document information in which the time stamp is added to the electronic signature.

Next, the business document information storage unit 232 associates the received TS electronic signature business document information with the workflow identifier “WF1”, the business document identifier “B001”, and the process identifier “13”, and associates the received TS electronic signature business document information with the business document information storage unit 213. Accumulate in.

Next, the business document return unit 244 transmits the received TS electronic signature business document information to the workflow management device 1 in association with the workflow identifier “WF1”, the business document identifier “B001”, and the process identifier “13”. To do.

Next, the first receiving unit 12 of the workflow management device 1 receives the TS electronic signature business document information from the information processing device 2.

Then, the first processing unit 13 associates the received TS electronic signature business document information with the workflow identifier “WF1”, the business document identifier “B001”, and the process identifier “13” in the workflow information management table of FIG. accumulate. The accumulated information is the "expense settlement application information with electronic signature and TS" possessed by the work result information of "ID = 3" in FIG. It is preferable that the work result information of "ID = 3" in FIG. 13 stores "sample quotation.pdf" with TS, which is additional business document information that has not changed from the previous process. .. In such a case, it is preferable that the “sample quotation .pdf” with TS in the previous step (record with ID = 1) is deleted. That is, it is preferable to change the link so that the "sample quotation .pdf" with TS belongs to the record of "ID = 3" from the record of "ID = 1".

Next, the first processing unit 13 acquires the work identifier “webbook2” which is the next step (process identified by the process identifier “14”) corresponding to the workflow identifier “WF1”. Then, the first processing unit 13 and the like execute the processing identified by the work identifier “webbook2”.

That is, the first processing unit 13 determines that the approvals of all the approvers corresponding to the approval information have been obtained. Here, it is assumed that the first processing unit 13 determines that the approvals of all the approvers have been obtained if the work identifier "webbook2" is acquired.

Next, the first processing unit 13 gives a time stamp instruction including the business document information to be approved corresponding to the workflow identifier “WF1”, the business document identifier “B001”, and the work identifier “14”, and the completion information. To configure. The completion information here is a flag indicating the completion of the workflow, and is information stored in the first storage unit 11.

Next, the first transmission unit 14 transmits the time stamp instruction to the information processing device 2.

Next, the business document receiving unit 221 of the information processing device 2 receives the time stamp instruction from the workflow management device 1.

Next, the processing unit 23 acquires the workflow identifier “WF1”, the business document identifier “B001”, and the work identifier “14” included in the received time stamp instruction. Then, the processing unit 23 constitutes confirmation information having a workflow identifier “WF1”, a business document identifier “B001”, and a work identifier “14”. Next, the confirmation information transmission unit 241 transmits the configured confirmation information to the workflow management device 1 that has transmitted the time stamp instruction. Here, it is assumed that the communication between the workflow management device 1 and the information processing device 2 is disconnected.

Next, the first receiving unit 12 of the workflow management device 1 receives confirmation information from the information processing device 2 in response to the transmission of the time stamp instruction.

Next, the first processing unit 13 stores the received confirmation information in the first storage unit 11 in association with the business document information.

Next, the processing unit 23 of the information processing apparatus 2 creates a file of the received business document information (expense settlement application information) (here, a PDF file).

Next, the electronic signature business document acquisition unit 233 acquires the electronic signature business document information to which the electronic signature corresponding to the WF user identifier "U011" is added to the expense settlement application file.

Next, the processing unit 23 constitutes a first time stamp instruction having the electronic signature business document information. Then, the time stamp transmission unit 243 transmits the first time stamp instruction to the time stamp server 3.

Next, the second server receiving unit 32 of the time stamp server 3 receives the first time stamp instruction having the electronic signature business document information from the information processing device 2. Then, the second server processing unit 33 acquires the electronic signature business document information to which the time stamp is added, which is the electronic signature business document information included in the first time stamp instruction. Next, the second server processing unit 33 adds a time stamp to the acquired electronic signature business document information, and acquires the TS electronic signature business document information. Next, the second server transmission unit 34 transmits the acquired TS electronic signature business document information to the information processing device 2 that has transmitted the first time stamp instruction.

Next, the time stamp receiving unit 222 of the information processing apparatus 2 receives the TS electronic signature business document information from the time stamp server 3. The TS electronic signature business document information is a file in which a time stamp and an electronic signature are added to the expense settlement application form, which is a file.

Next, the business document information storage unit 232 associates the received TS electronic signature business document information with the workflow identifier “WF1”, the business document identifier “B001”, and the work identifier “14”, and associates the received TS electronic signature business document information with the business document information storage unit 213. Accumulate in.

Next, the business document return unit 244 transmits the received TS electronic signature business document information to the workflow management device 1 in association with the workflow identifier “WF1”, the business document identifier “B001”, and the work identifier “14”. To do.

Next, the first receiving unit 12 of the workflow management device 1 associates the workflow identifier “WF1”, the business document identifier “B001”, and the work identifier “14” with the TS electronic signature business document information from the information processing device 2. Receive.

Next, the first processing unit 13 associates the received TS electronic signature business document information with the workflow identifier “WF1”, the business document identifier “B001”, and the work identifier “14”, and stores them in the workflow information management table. To do. It should be noted that such information is "with electronic signature, with TS, expense settlement application.pdf" of the work result information of "ID = 4" in FIG. It is preferable that the work result information of "ID = 4" in FIG. 13 stores "sample quotation.pdf" with TS, which is additional business document information that has not changed from the previous process. .. In such a case, it is preferable that the "sample quotation.pdf" with TS in the previous step (record of ID = 3) is deleted. That is, it is preferable to change the link so that the "sample quotation .pdf" with TS belongs to the record of "ID = 4" from the record of "ID = 3".

Next, the first processing unit 13 of the workflow management device 1 acquires the work identifier “completion” which is the next step (the process identified by the work identifier “15”) corresponding to the workflow identifier “WF1”. Then, the first processing unit 13 performs processing for completing the workflow. The process for completing the workflow is, for example, notifying the user "U001" who is the applicant of the approval, deleting the information in the buffer, notifying the information processing apparatus 2 of the completion of the workflow, and the like. is there. Further, when the information processing device 2 receives the notification of the completion of the workflow, it is the information stored in the storage unit 21 by the information processing device 2, and it is preferable to delete the information related to the workflow.

As described above, in the specific example 1, the business document information that is not the file applied by the workflow management device 1 and the additional business document information of the attached file are transmitted to the information processing device 2 through the work in the workflow. The time stamp and the electronic signature were performed on behalf of the workflow management device 1. As a result, the workflow management device 1 can obtain a file in which a time stamp and an electronic signature are added to the business document information to be applied for, and obtains additional business document information to which the time stamp is added. I was able to. Here, for example, the time stamp added to the additional business document information is the time stamp at the time of application, and the time stamp added to the business document information file to be applied is the time stamp at the time of workflow completion. ..

(Specific example 2)
In a specific example 2, it is assumed that the user accesses the workflow management device 1 using the user terminal 5 and inputs the information related to the workflow shown in FIG. 14 to the user terminal 5. In FIG. 14, the difference from FIG. 10 is that the approval of three persons is required.

That is, the workflow defined by the user is (1) application, (2) approval 1, (3) approval 2, (4) approval 3, (5) webbook1, (6) webbook1, (7) webbook1, (8). It is shown that the work or the process is performed in the order of workflow2 and (9) completion.

In FIG. 14, it is assumed that the WF user identifier "U021" of the approver is input corresponding to "(2) Approval 1". Further, it is assumed that the WF user identifier "U022" of the approver is input corresponding to "(3) Approval 2". Further, it is assumed that the WF user identifier "U023" of the approver is input corresponding to "(4) Approval 3".

Then, the user reception unit 52 of the user terminal 5 receives the workflow definition information input as shown in FIG. Next, the user processing unit 53 makes a data structure for transmitting the accepted workflow definition information. Next, the user transmission unit 54 transmits the workflow definition information to the workflow management device 1.

Next, the first receiving unit 12 of the workflow management device 1 receives the workflow definition information. Then, the first processing unit 13 generates a unique workflow identifier "WF2" in response to the reception of the workflow definition information. Further, the first processing unit 13 acquires the screen identifier “S001” for “(1) application” from the first storage unit 11. Further, the first processing unit 13 acquires the screen identifier "S002" for each of "(2) Approval 1", "(3) Approval 2", and "(3) Approval 4" from the first storage unit 11. Further, the first processing unit 13 is workflow definition information having the workflow identifier "WF2", the screen identifier "S001", and the screen identifier "S002", and the workflow definition information having the information included in the received workflow definition information. Is configured, and the workflow definition information is stored in the first storage unit 11.

An example of the workflow definition information stored in the first storage unit 11 is shown in FIG. FIG. 15 is a workflow definition information management table associated with the workflow identifier “WF2”. The workflow definition information management table has a "process identifier", "work identifier", "WF user identifier", "screen identifier", and "previous work identifier" for each process. In addition, it is assumed that the application here is an application for approval of the expense settlement application. Further, the "previous work identifier" is a work identifier that identifies the previous work. This "pre-work identifier" identifies the structure of the workflow.

Next, it is assumed that the user 002 identified by the user identifier "U002" has applied for approval of the expense settlement application. Then, the same processing as in the specific example 1 is performed, and the first receiving unit 12 of the workflow management device 1 receives the application information. Then, it is assumed that the one processing unit 13 has generated the business document identifier "B002" that identifies the business document information in response to the reception of the application information.

Next, the first processing unit 13 configures the business document information to be accumulated by using the received application information. Then, the first processing unit 13 stores the configured business document information in the first storage unit 11 in association with the business document identifier and the workflow identifier corresponding to the received application information. Here, the first processing unit 13 has the workflow identifier "WF2", the business document identifier "B002", the process identifier "21", and the work flag among the records of "ID = 51" in the workflow information management table shown in FIG. "1", WF user identifier "U002", and estimate file "sample estimate.pdf" which is additional business document information without time stamp of "work result information", and expense settlement application information (filed) It is assumed that the business document information that has not been collected) has been accumulated.

Next, the first processing unit 13 acquires the "sample quotation.pdf" which is an attached file of the received application information. Then, the same processing as that in the specific example 1 is performed, and the time stamp receiving unit 222 of the information processing apparatus 2 receives the TS business document information "sample quotation.pdf" with TS from the time stamp server 3. To do.

Next, the business document information storage unit 232 associates the received TS business document information with the workflow identifier “WF2”, the business document identifier “B002”, and the process identifier “21” in the business document information storage unit 213. accumulate.

Next, the business document return unit 244 associates the workflow identifier “WF2”, the business document identifier “B002”, and the process identifier “21” with the received TS business document information, “Sample estimate” with TS. "pdf" is transmitted to the workflow management device 1.

Next, the first receiving unit 12 of the workflow management device 1 receives the TS business document information associated with the workflow identifier “WF2”, the business document identifier “B002”, and the process identifier “21” from the information processing device 2. Receive.

Next, the first processing unit 13 associates the received TS business document information with the workflow identifier “WF2”, the business document identifier “B002”, and the process identifier “12”, and stores the received TS business document information in the workflow information management table. The result of such accumulation is "Sample quotation.pdf" with TS of the work result information of "ID = 51" in FIG.

Next, the user 022 identified by the user identifier "U021" has the workflow information of the workflow identified by the workflow identifier "WF2" output to the user terminal 5, and the applied document "sample estimate with TS" is included. It is assumed that the approval information for approving the application is input to the user terminal 5 by looking at the "pdf" and the "expense settlement application information".

Next, the user reception unit 52 of the user terminal 5 receives the approval information. Next, the user processing unit 53 acquires the WF user identifier "U021" from the user storage unit 51. Then, the user processing unit 53 is approval information including the WF user identifier "U021", the workflow identifier "WF2", the business document identifier "B002", and the work identifier "22 (1)", and constitutes the approval information to be transmitted. To do. Then, the user transmission unit 54 transmits the configured approval information to the workflow management device 1.

Next, the first receiving unit 12 of the workflow management device 1 receives the approval information from the user terminal 5.

Next, the first processing unit 13 sets the work flag "1" corresponding to the received approval information to the WF user identifier "U021", the workflow identifier "WF2", the business document identifier "B002", and the process identifier "22 ( It is stored in the workflow information management table of FIG. 16 in association with "1)". The record is the record of "ID = 52" in FIG.

Next, the first processing unit 13 corresponds to the workflow identifier “WF2” and includes the work identifier “23 (1)” including the work identifier “22 (1)” in the attribute value “previous work identifier” in the workflow of FIG. Obtained from the definition information management table. Then, the first processing unit 13 acquires the work identifier "webbook1" paired with the work identifier "23 (1)" from the workflow definition information management table of FIG.

Then, the first processing unit 13 and the like execute the processing identified by the work identifier “webbook1”.

That is, the first processing unit 13 constitutes an electronic signature instruction having the acquired WF user identifier "U021" and the business document identifier "B002".

Next, the first transmission unit 14 transmits the configured electronic signature instruction to the information processing device 2.

Next, the business document receiving unit 221 of the information processing device 2 receives the electronic signature instruction from the workflow management device 1.

Next, the processing unit 23 acquires the business document identifier "B002" included in the received electronic signature instruction. Then, the processing unit 23 constitutes the confirmation information having the acquired business document identifier "B002". Next, the confirmation information transmission unit 241 transmits the configured confirmation information to the workflow management device 1 that has transmitted the electronic signature instruction. Then, the communication between the workflow management device 1 and the information processing device 2 is disconnected.

Next, the first receiving unit 12 of the workflow management device 1 receives confirmation information from the information processing device 2 in response to the transmission of the time stamp instruction.

Next, the first processing unit 13 stores the received confirmation information in the first storage unit 11 in association with the accumulated business document information.

Next, the processing unit 23 stores the WF user identifier "U021" of the electronic signature instruction in association with the business document identifier "B002" included in the electronic signature instruction.

Next, the electronic signature business document acquisition unit 233 acquires the electronic signature corresponding to the WF user identifier "U021", and the electronic signature is added to the business document information identified by the business document identifier "B002". Digital signature Obtain business document information. As described above, the method of adding the electronic signature does not matter.

Next, the processing unit 23 constitutes a second time stamp instruction which is an instruction to add a time stamp to the electronic signature corresponding to the WF user identifier "U021" possessed by the electronic signature instruction. Then, the time stamp transmission unit 243 transmits the second time stamp instruction to the time stamp server 3.

Next, the second server receiving unit 32 of the time stamp server 3 receives the second time stamp instruction. Then, the second server processing unit 33 adds a time stamp to the electronic signature corresponding to the second time stamp instruction, and acquires the TS electronic signature business document information. Next, the second server transmission unit 34 transmits the acquired TS electronic signature business document information to the information processing device 2 that has transmitted the second time stamp instruction.

Next, in response to the transmission of the second time stamp instruction, the time stamp receiving unit 222 of the information processing apparatus 2 receives the business document information in which the time stamp is added to the electronic signature.

Next, the business document information storage unit 232 associates the received TS electronic signature business document information with the workflow identifier "WF2", the business document identifier "B002", and the process identifier "23 (1)", and associates the received TS electronic signature business document information with the business document information. It accumulates in the storage unit 213.

Next, the processing unit 23 determines that the approval of all persons has not been completed because the received information does not include the completion information, and the business document return unit 244 determines the received TS electronic signature. The business document information is not transmitted to the workflow management device 1.

Next, the user 023 identified by the user identifier "U023" has the workflow information of the workflow identified by the workflow identifier "WF2" output to the user terminal 5, and the TS-attached "sample estimate.pdf" and " It is assumed that the approval information for approving the application is input to the user terminal 5 by looking at "Expense settlement application information".

Next, the user reception unit 52 of the user terminal 5 receives the approval information. Next, the user processing unit 53 acquires the WF user identifier "U023" from the user storage unit 51. Then, the user processing unit 53 is approval information including a WF user identifier "U023", a workflow identifier "WF2", a business document identifier "B002", and a work identifier "22 (3)", and constitutes the approval information to be transmitted. To do. Then, the user transmission unit 54 transmits the configured approval information to the workflow management device 1.

Next, the first receiving unit 12 of the workflow management device 1 receives the approval information from the user terminal 5.

Next, the first processing unit 13 sets the work flag "1" corresponding to the received approval information to the WF user identifier "U023", the workflow identifier "WF2", the business document identifier "B002", and the process identifier "22 ( 3) ”and accumulate in the workflow information management table of FIG. The record is the record of "ID = 54" in FIG.

Next, the first processing unit 13 corresponds to the workflow identifier “WF2” and includes the work identifier “23 (3)” including the work identifier “22 (3)” in the attribute value “previous work identifier” in the workflow of FIG. Obtained from the definition information management table. Then, the first processing unit 13 acquires the work identifier "webbook1" paired with the work identifier "23 (3)" from the workflow definition information management table of FIG.

Then, the first processing unit 13 and the like execute the processing identified by the work identifier “webbook1”.

That is, the first processing unit 13 constitutes an electronic signature instruction having the acquired WF user identifier "U023" and the business document identifier "B002".

Next, the first transmission unit 14 transmits the configured electronic signature instruction to the information processing device 2.

Next, the business document receiving unit 221 of the information processing device 2 receives the electronic signature instruction from the workflow management device 1.

Next, the processing unit 23 acquires the business document identifier "B002" included in the received electronic signature instruction. Then, the processing unit 23 constitutes the confirmation information having the acquired business document identifier "B002". Next, the confirmation information transmission unit 241 transmits the configured confirmation information to the workflow management device 1 that has transmitted the electronic signature instruction. Then, the communication between the workflow management device 1 and the information processing device 2 is disconnected.

Next, the first receiving unit 12 of the workflow management device 1 receives confirmation information from the information processing device 2 in response to the transmission of the time stamp instruction.

Next, the first processing unit 13 stores the received confirmation information in the first storage unit 11 in association with the accumulated business document information.

Next, the processing unit 23 stores the WF user identifier "U023" possessed by the electronic signature instruction in association with the business document identifier "B002" included in the electronic signature instruction.

Next, the electronic signature business document acquisition unit 233 acquires the electronic signature corresponding to the WF user identifier "U023", and the electronic signature is added to the business document information identified by the business document identifier "B002". Digital signature Obtain business document information. As described above, the method of adding the electronic signature does not matter.

Next, the processing unit 23 constitutes a second time stamp instruction which is an instruction for adding a time stamp to the electronic signature corresponding to the WF user identifier "U023" possessed by the electronic signature instruction. Then, the time stamp transmission unit 243 transmits the second time stamp instruction to the time stamp server 3.

Next, the second server receiving unit 32 of the time stamp server 3 receives the second time stamp instruction. Then, the second server processing unit 33 adds a time stamp to the electronic signature corresponding to the second time stamp instruction, and acquires the TS electronic signature business document information. Next, the second server transmission unit 34 transmits the acquired TS electronic signature business document information to the information processing device 2 that has transmitted the second time stamp instruction.

Next, in response to the transmission of the second time stamp instruction, the time stamp receiving unit 222 of the information processing apparatus 2 receives the business document information in which the time stamp is added to the electronic signature.

Next, the business document information storage unit 232 associates the received TS electronic signature business document information with the workflow identifier "WF2", the business document identifier "B002", and the process identifier "23 (3)", and associates the received TS electronic signature business document information with the business document information. It accumulates in the storage unit 213.

Next, the processing unit 23 determines that the approval of all persons has not been completed because the received information does not include the completion information, and the business document return unit 244 determines the received TS electronic signature. The business document information is not transmitted to the workflow management device 1.

Next, the user 022 identified by the user identifier "U022" has the workflow information of the workflow identified by the workflow identifier "WF2" output to the user terminal 5, and the applied document "sample estimate with TS" is included. It is assumed that the approval information for approving the application is input to the user terminal 5 by looking at the "pdf" and the "expense settlement application information".

Next, the user reception unit 52 of the user terminal 5 receives the approval information. Next, the user processing unit 53 acquires the WF user identifier "U022" from the user storage unit 51. The user processing unit 53 is approval information including a WF user identifier "U022", a workflow identifier "WF2", a business document identifier "B002", and a work identifier "22 (2)", and constitutes the approval information to be transmitted. To do. Then, the user transmission unit 54 transmits the configured approval information to the workflow management device 1.

Next, the first receiving unit 12 of the workflow management device 1 receives the approval information from the user terminal 5.

Next, the first processing unit 13 sets the work flag "1" corresponding to the received approval information to the WF user identifier "U022", the workflow identifier "WF2", the business document identifier "B002", and the process identifier "22 ( 2) ”and accumulates in the workflow information management table of FIG. The record is the record of "ID = 56" in FIG.

Next, the first processing unit 13 corresponds to the workflow identifier “WF2” and includes the work identifier “23 (2)” including the work identifier “22 (2)” in the attribute value “previous work identifier” in the workflow of FIG. Obtained from the definition information management table. Then, the first processing unit 13 acquires the work identifier "webbook1" paired with the work identifier "23 (2)" from the workflow definition information management table of FIG.

Then, the first processing unit 13 and the like execute the processing identified by the work identifier “webbook1”.

That is, the first processing unit 13 constitutes an electronic signature instruction having the acquired WF user identifier "U022" and the business document identifier "B002".

Next, the first transmission unit 14 transmits the configured electronic signature instruction to the information processing device 2.

Next, the business document receiving unit 221 of the information processing device 2 receives the electronic signature instruction from the workflow management device 1.

Next, the processing unit 23 acquires the business document identifier "B002" included in the received electronic signature instruction. Then, the processing unit 23 constitutes the confirmation information having the acquired business document identifier "B002". Next, the confirmation information transmission unit 241 transmits the configured confirmation information to the workflow management device 1 that has transmitted the electronic signature instruction. Then, the communication between the workflow management device 1 and the information processing device 2 is disconnected.

Next, the first receiving unit 12 of the workflow management device 1 receives confirmation information from the information processing device 2 in response to the transmission of the time stamp instruction.

Next, the first processing unit 13 stores the received confirmation information in the first storage unit 11 in association with the accumulated business document information.

Next, the processing unit 23 of the information processing apparatus 2 stores the WF user identifier "U022" possessed by the electronic signature instruction in association with the business document identifier "B002" included in the electronic signature instruction.

Next, the electronic signature business document acquisition unit 233 acquires the electronic signature corresponding to the WF user identifier "U022", and the electronic signature is added to the business document information identified by the business document identifier "B002". Digital signature Obtain business document information. As described above, the method of adding the electronic signature does not matter.

Next, the processing unit 23 constitutes a second time stamp instruction which is an instruction to add a time stamp to the electronic signature corresponding to the WF user identifier "U022" possessed by the electronic signature instruction. Then, the time stamp transmission unit 243 transmits the second time stamp instruction to the time stamp server 3.

Next, the second server receiving unit 32 of the time stamp server 3 receives the second time stamp instruction. Then, the second server processing unit 33 adds a time stamp to the electronic signature corresponding to the second time stamp instruction, and acquires the TS electronic signature business document information. Next, the second server transmission unit 34 transmits the acquired TS electronic signature business document information to the information processing device 2 that has transmitted the second time stamp instruction.

Next, in response to the transmission of the second time stamp instruction, the time stamp receiving unit 222 of the information processing apparatus 2 receives the business document information in which the time stamp is added to the electronic signature.

Next, the business document information storage unit 232 associates the received TS electronic signature business document information with the workflow identifier "WF2", the business document identifier "B002", and the process identifier "23 (2)", and associates the received TS electronic signature business document information with the business document information. It accumulates in the storage unit 213.

Next, the processing unit 23 determines that the received information does not include the completion information, and the business document returning unit 244 does not transmit the received TS electronic signature business document information to the workflow management device 1.

Next, in the workflow management device 1, since the processing of the three webbooks 1 shown in FIG. 14 is completed, the next "webbook2" is executed in the workflow. Specifically, the first processing unit 13 of the workflow management device 1 acquires the work identifier “webbook2” which is the next step corresponding to the workflow identifier “WF2”. Then, the first processing unit 13 and the like execute the processing identified by the work identifier “webbook2”.

That is, the first processing unit 13 determines that the approvals of all the approvers corresponding to the approval information have been obtained.

Next, the first processing unit 13 issues a time stamp instruction including the business document information to be approved corresponding to the workflow identifier “WF2”, the business document identifier “B002”, and the work identifier “24”, and the completion information. Constitute.

Next, the first transmission unit 14 transmits the time stamp instruction to the information processing device 2.

Next, the business document receiving unit 221 of the information processing device 2 receives the time stamp instruction from the workflow management device 1.

Next, the processing unit 23 acquires the workflow identifier “WF2”, the business document identifier “B002”, and the work identifier “24” included in the received time stamp instruction. Then, the processing unit 23 configures confirmation information having a workflow identifier “WF2”, a business document identifier “B002”, and a work identifier “24”. Next, the confirmation information transmission unit 241 transmits the configured confirmation information to the workflow management device 1 that has transmitted the time stamp instruction. Here, it is assumed that the communication between the workflow management device 1 and the information processing device 2 is disconnected.

Next, the first receiving unit 12 of the workflow management device 1 receives confirmation information from the information processing device 2 in response to the transmission of the time stamp instruction.

Next, the first processing unit 13 stores the received confirmation information in the first storage unit 11 in association with the business document information.

Next, the processing unit 23 of the information processing apparatus 2 creates a file of the received business document information (expense settlement application information) (here, a PDF file). The technique for creating a file of business document information is a known technique.

Next, the electronic signature business document acquisition unit 233 adds an electronic signature corresponding to the WF user identifier "U021" and a time stamp for the electronic signature to the file of the expense settlement application, and also adds the WF user identifier "U023". The TS electronic signature business document information in which the electronic signature corresponding to "" and the time stamp for the electronic signature are added, and the electronic signature corresponding to the WF user identifier "U022" and the time stamp for the electronic signature are added is acquired.

Then, the processing unit 23 can delete the electronic signature corresponding to each of the three WF user identifiers "U021", "U022", and "U023" stored in the storage unit 21 and the time stamp for the electronic signature. Suitable.

Next, the processing unit 23 constitutes a first time stamp instruction having the TS electronic signature business document information. Then, the time stamp transmission unit 243 transmits the first time stamp instruction to the time stamp server 3.

Next, the second server receiving unit 32 of the time stamp server 3 receives the first time stamp instruction having the TS electronic signature business document information from the information processing device 2. Then, the second server processing unit 33 acquires the TS electronic signature business document information to which the time stamp is added, which is the TS electronic signature business document information included in the first time stamp instruction. Next, the second server processing unit 33 adds a time stamp to the acquired TS electronic signature business document information, and acquires the TS electronic signature business document information with the time stamp added to the entire document information. To do. Next, the second server transmission unit 34 transmits the acquired TS electronic signature business document information to the information processing device 2 that has transmitted the first time stamp instruction.

Next, the time stamp receiving unit 222 of the information processing apparatus 2 receives the TS electronic signature business document information from the time stamp server 3.

Next, the business document information storage unit 232 associates the received TS electronic signature business document information with the workflow identifier “WF2”, the business document identifier “B002”, and the work identifier “24”, and associates the received TS electronic signature business document information with the business document information storage unit 213. Accumulate in.

Next, the business document return unit 244 transmits the received TS electronic signature business document information to the workflow management device 1 in association with the workflow identifier “WF2”, the business document identifier “B002”, and the work identifier “24”. To do.

Next, the first receiving unit 12 of the workflow management device 1 associates the workflow identifier “WF2”, the business document identifier “B002”, and the work identifier “24” with the TS electronic signature business document information from the information processing device 2. Receive.

Next, the first processing unit 13 associates the received TS electronic signature business document information with the workflow identifier “WF2”, the business document identifier “B002”, and the work identifier “24”, and stores them in the workflow information management table. To do. It should be noted that such information is "Expense settlement application with electronic signatures 1, 2, 3 and TS 1, 2, 3 and TS. Pdf" of the work result information of "ID = 58" in FIG. The "expense settlement application.pdf" is a file in which the electronic signatures of the three approvers, the time stamps for each electronic signature, and the time stamps for the entire "expense settlement application.pdf" file are added. Is.

Next, the first processing unit 13 of the workflow management device 1 acquires the work identifier “completion” which is the next step (the process identified by the work identifier “25”) corresponding to the workflow identifier “WF2”. Then, the first processing unit 13 performs processing for completing the workflow. The process for completing the workflow is, for example, notifying the user "U002" who is the applicant of the approval, deleting the information in the buffer, notifying the information processing apparatus 2 of the completion of the workflow, and the like. is there. Further, when the information processing device 2 receives the notification of the completion of the workflow, it is the information stored in the storage unit 21 by the information processing device 2, and it is preferable to delete the information related to the workflow.

As described above, in the specific example 2, the business document information that is not the file applied for by the workflow management device 1 and the additional business document information of the attached file are transmitted to the information processing device 2 through the work in the workflow. The time stamp and a plurality of electronic signatures were performed on behalf of the workflow management device 1. As a result, the workflow management device 1 can obtain a file in which a time stamp and a plurality of electronic signatures are added to the business document information to be applied for, and the additional business document information to which the time stamp is added. I was able to get. The time stamp added to the additional business document information is the time stamp at the time of application, and the time stamp added to the entire business document information file to be applied is the time stamp at the time of workflow completion.

Further, the "expense settlement application.pdf" output by accessing the workflow management device 1 and being output by the user terminal 5 is 1701, and the "sample quotation.pdf" is 1702 (see FIG. 17). Electronic signatures and time stamps are added to 1701 and 1702. Further, in 1701 and 1702, the file name is a file name starting with "signed_".

In Specific Example 2, the expense settlement application is filed, and the approver's electronic signature, a time stamp for the electronic signature, and a time stamp for the entire file are added to the file. However, the time stamp for the last approver's digital signature may be used as the time stamp for the entire file. That is, there is no need to have a time stamp for the entire file.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide the time stamp function by minimizing the change of the configuration in each of the one or more devices that manage the workflow. It should be noted that such a function can be realized by an information processing device that acts as a proxy for applying for a time stamp.

Further, according to the present embodiment, an electronic signature can be added to the business document information transmitted from the device that manages the workflow.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the electronic signature request process for requesting the electronic signature from the electronic signature server can be performed on behalf of the user, and the electronic signature can be added to the business document information transmitted from the device that manages the workflow.

Further, according to the present embodiment, a time stamp for the electronic signature can be added.

Further, according to the present embodiment, when there are a plurality of approvers, the electronic signatures of the plurality of approvers can be added to the business document information.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the communication load between the workflow management device 1 and the information processing device 2 can be reduced.

Further, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately process additional business document information (for example, the above-mentioned quotation).

Further, according to the present embodiment, the workflow management device can be notified of the receipt of the business document information.

In the above specific example, the fact that the operations of the devices constituting the information system A described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 9 are not exactly the same as those of the devices constituting the information system A is within the scope of the invention. This is because there are many possible types of operation of the device.

Further, the processing in the present embodiment may be realized by software. Then, this software may be distributed by software download or the like. Further, this software may be recorded on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM and disseminated. It should be noted that this also applies to other embodiments herein. The software that realizes the information processing device 2 in this embodiment is the following program. That is, this program adds a time stamp to the business document receiving unit that receives the computer, business document information that is information about the business, from one or more workflow management devices that manage the workflow, and the business document information. The time stamp transmission unit that transmits the first time stamp instruction including the business document information to the time stamp server and the time stamp are added from the time stamp server in response to the transmission of the first time stamp instruction. A business that returns a time stamp receiving unit that receives TS business document information, which is the business document information, and a TS business document information received by the time stamp receiving unit to the workflow management device that has transmitted the business document information. This is a program to function as a document return unit.

FIG. 18 is an external view of a computer system 300 that executes a program according to the present embodiment to realize a workflow management device 1, an information processing device 2, and the like.

Each device of this embodiment can be realized by computer hardware and a computer program executed on it. In FIG. 18, the computer system 300 includes a computer 301 including a disk drive 3012, a keyboard 302, a mouse 303, and a display 304. The entire system including the keyboard 302, the mouse 303, and the display 304 may be called a computer.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the computer system 300. In FIG. 19, the computer 301 is connected to the MPU 3013, a ROM 3015 for storing a program such as a bootup program, and the MPU3013, and temporarily stores the instructions of the application program and provides a temporary storage space. A hard disk 3017 for storing application programs, system programs, and data, and a bus 3014 for interconnecting MPU 3013, ROM 3015, and the like are provided.

The program that causes the computer system 300 to execute the function of the information processing device 2 may be stored in, for example, a disk 3101 such as a CD-ROM, inserted into the disk drive 3012, and transferred to the hard disk 3017. Alternatively, the program may be transmitted to computer 301 over a network and stored on hard disk 3017. The program is loaded into RAM 3016 at run time. The program may be loaded directly from the hard disk 3017 or the network. Further, the program may be read into the computer system 300 via another removable recording medium (for example, a DVD, a memory card, etc.) instead of the hard disk 3017.

The program does not necessarily include an operating system (OS) for executing a function of the information processing apparatus 2 or the like, a third-party program, or the like in 901 showing the details of the computer. The program may contain only a portion of instructions that call the appropriate function or module in a controlled manner to achieve the desired result. It is well known how the computer system 300 operates, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. The above is an example, and the hardware configuration of the computer that realizes the information processing device 2 and the like does not matter.

Further, the number of computers that execute the above program may be singular or plural. That is, centralized processing may be performed, or distributed processing may be performed.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, each process may be realized by centralized processing by a single device, or may be realized by distributed processing by a plurality of devices.

It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made, and these are also included in the scope of the present invention.

As described above, the information processing system according to the present invention performs a workflow by performing a proxy process for requesting the time stamp server to add a time stamp to the business document information transmitted from the device that manages the workflow. It has the effect that the time stamp function can be provided by minimizing the change of the configuration in each of one or more managed devices, and is useful as a server or the like that acts as a proxy for the time stamp processing request.

1 Workflow management device 2 Information processing device 3 Time stamp server 4 Digital signature server 5 User terminal 11 First storage unit 12 First reception unit 13 First processing unit 13 One processing unit 14 First transmission unit 21 Storage unit 22 Reception unit 23 Processing unit 24 Transmission unit 31 Second server storage unit 32 Second server reception unit 33 Second server processing unit 34 Second server transmission unit 41 Third server storage unit 42 Third server reception unit 43 Third server processing unit 44 Third server processing unit Server transmission unit 51 User storage unit 52 User reception unit 53 User processing unit 54 User transmission unit 55 User reception unit 211 Corresponding information storage unit 212 Electronic signature storage unit 213 Business document information storage unit 221 Business document reception unit 222 Time stamp reception unit 231 Judgment unit 232 Business document information storage unit 233 Electronic signature Business document acquisition unit 241 Confirmation information transmission unit 242 Transmission request transmission unit 243 Time stamp transmission unit 244 Business document return unit 2331 ES user identifier acquisition means 2332 Electronic signature instruction transmission unit 2333 Electronic signature Business document information receiving means

Claims (11)

A business document receiver that receives business document information, which is information about business, from one or more workflow management devices that manage workflows.
An instruction to add a time stamp to the business document information, and a time stamp transmission unit for transmitting the first time stamp instruction including the business document information to the time stamp server.
A time stamp receiving unit that receives TS business document information, which is business document information with a time stamp added, from the time stamp server in response to the transmission of the first time stamp instruction.
An information processing device including a business document returning unit that returns the TS business document information received by the time stamp receiving unit to the workflow management device that has transmitted the business document information. The business document receiver is
In the workflow, the WF user identifier that identifies the user who approved the business document information is also received.
It further includes an electronic signature business document acquisition unit for acquiring electronic signature business document information in which an electronic signature corresponding to the WF user identifier is added to the business document information.
The business document return department
The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic signature business document information acquired by the electronic signature business document acquisition unit is returned to the workflow management device that has transmitted the business document information. It further includes a correspondence information storage unit that stores one or more correspondence information that specifies the correspondence between the WF user identifier and the ES user identifier, which is a user identifier for electronic signature.
The electronic signature business document acquisition department
An ES user identifier acquisition means for acquiring an ES user identifier paired with a WF user identifier received by the business document receiving unit from the corresponding information storage unit.
An electronic signature instruction transmitting means for transmitting an electronic signature instruction, which is an instruction including the business document information, to an electronic signature server, which is an instruction to perform an electronic signature using the ES user identifier acquired by the ES user identifier acquiring means.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising an electronic signature business document information receiving means for receiving the electronic signature business document information in response to the transmission of the electronic signature instruction. The time stamp transmitter is
A second time stamp instruction, which is an instruction to add a time stamp to the electronic signature given to the business document information, is transmitted to the time stamp server.
The time stamp receiver is
The information processing according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the TS electronic signature business document information, which is the electronic signature business document information stamped with a time stamp, is received from the time stamp server in response to the transmission of the second time stamp instruction. apparatus. The business document receiver is
When approval of two or more users is required in one step for one business document information in the workflow, the business document information to be approved or the business document information to be approved for each of the two or more users. The business document identifier and the WF user identifier that identify the information are received in association with each other two or more times.
The electronic signature business document acquisition department
Each time the business document receiving unit receives the electronic signature business document information in which the electronic signature corresponding to the WF user identifier is added to the business document information, at least one other electronic device is acquired from the second time onward. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 4, which acquires electronic signature business document information with a digital signature added to the digital signature business document information with a signature. It further includes a business document information storage unit that stores one or more business document information in association with the business document identifier.
The business document receiver is
Receives the business document identifier or the business document information corresponding to the business document identifier,
When the business document receiving unit receives the business document information corresponding to the business document identifier, the business document information storage unit stores the business document information in the business document information storage unit in association with the business document identifier. When,
When the business document receiving unit receives the business document identifier without receiving the business document information, it is determined whether or not the business document information corresponding to the business document identifier exists in the business document information storage unit. Judgment department and
When it is determined that the determination unit does not exist, a transmission request transmission unit that transmits a transmission request, which is a request for transmission of business document information corresponding to the business document identifier, to the workflow management device is further provided.
The business document receiver is
The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which receives business document information corresponding to the business document identifier from the workflow management device in response to receiving the transmission request. The business document receiver is
Receives the business document information associated with the business document identifier along with the completion information indicating the completion of the workflow.
The time stamp transmitter is
A second time stamp instruction including the business document information is sent to the time stamp server,
The electronic signature business document acquisition department
A claim for acquiring electronic signature business document information to which an electronic signature corresponding to any one or more of the WF user identifiers corresponding to the business document identifier associated with the business document information is added. 2. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 6. The information processing device according to claim 7, wherein the business document information received before the completion information is received is additional business document information to the business document information to be approved. The business document receiving unit further includes a confirmation information transmitting unit that transmits confirmation information, which is information indicating that the business document information has been received immediately after receiving the business document information from the workflow management device, to the workflow management device. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8. It is an information processing method realized by a business document receiving unit, a time stamp transmitting unit, a time stamp receiving unit, and a business document returning unit.
A business document receiving step in which the business document receiving unit receives business document information, which is information about a business, from one or more workflow management devices that manage workflows.
The time stamp transmission unit is an instruction to add a time stamp to the business document information, and a time stamp transmission step of transmitting the first time stamp instruction including the business document information to the time stamp server.
A time stamp receiving step in which the time stamp receiving unit receives TS business document information which is business document information with a time stamp added from the time stamp server in response to transmission of the first time stamp instruction.
An information processing method including a business document return step in which the business document return unit returns the TS business document information received in the time stamp receiving step to the workflow management device that has transmitted the business document information. Computer,
A business document receiver that receives business document information, which is information about business, from one or more workflow management devices that manage workflows.
An instruction to add a time stamp to the business document information, and a time stamp transmission unit for transmitting the first time stamp instruction including the business document information to the time stamp server.
A time stamp receiving unit that receives TS business document information, which is business document information with a time stamp added, from the time stamp server in response to the transmission of the first time stamp instruction.
A program for functioning as a business document returning unit that returns the TS business document information received by the time stamp receiving unit to the workflow management device that has transmitted the business document information.