JP7054051B2 - Software robot definition information generation system, software robot definition information generation method, and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a computer system that uses an automated operation program that performs automated operations on behalf of the user.

Recently, there are concerns about a decrease in the working population due to various factors such as the declining birthrate and aging population. In addition, social problems such as long working hours and labor shortages are becoming more serious even at present, partly due to problems such as a decrease in the working population.
In response to these social issues, many companies are promoting work style reforms under the banner of the government. One of the purposes of work style reform is to improve the productivity of white-collar workers. There is an urgent need for each company to respond to this work style reform.

In order to improve work productivity, attention is focused on efforts to improve the efficiency of computer work using cognitive technology called RPA (Robotic Process Automation). In RPA, software robots are made to remember routine tasks that humans perform using keyboards and mice, and software robots perform computer operations instead of humans to realize automation of tasks.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an interface in which a series of operations is extracted as a routine process (operation pattern) so that the user can easily use the operation pattern. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a system that extracts information on frequently performed operations and generates an automatic script that automatically executes the extracted operations. This system is characterized by the fact that the user can easily operate the computer automatically without being aware of it by using an automatic script.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-007020 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-03428

However, Patent Documents 1 and 2 do not disclose anything about constructing a software robot using an operation pattern and / or an automatic script.

When actually constructing a software robot, it is necessary to generate software robot definition information (hereinafter, also referred to as definition information) corresponding to the work executed by the software robot.

As a method of generating software robot definition information, it is conceivable to define one operation performed by a human for each step and record it as definition information.

In this way, the method of defining human operations step by step requires that the software robot builder correctly understands all the operations to be automated, and is familiar with how to use the tools for building software robots. You need to be. Therefore, it is expected that it will be difficult for users who are not familiar with RPA to proceed with the automation of operations by software robots. In such a case, it becomes necessary for an expert with RPA know-how to generate software robot definition information in close cooperation with a user who is actually performing business. In addition, it is presumed that it is difficult for users who are not familiar with RPA to understand what kind of work is subject to RPA and how much benefit can be gained by advancing the automation of work. ..

Further, as a method of generating another software robot definition information, a method of recording a series of operations performed by humans can be considered. In the method of recording a series of operations performed by humans, in many cases, the automation of operations is realized by recording all the contents of the operations and reproducing the recorded operations. Therefore, this method has a problem that unnecessary operations that are not originally targeted for automation are included in the software robot definition information.

In addition, the promotion of business automation has created new challenges. One of the issues that arises from the promotion of RPA is whether the analysis program is an operation performed by a human or an automatic operation performed by a software robot when recording and analyzing an operation performed on a computer. It is not possible to determine if it exists.

For example, a truly optimized operation may not be adopted as a software robot definition due to the repetition of automated, non-optimized computer operations by the software robot.

An object of the present invention is to provide a software robot definition information generation system, a software robot definition information generation method, and a program that solve at least one of the above problems.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a software robot definition information generation system, a software robot definition information generation method, and a program capable of flexibly generating software robot definition information according to the needs of a user.

In the software robot definition information of the present invention, the combination of the operation content, the operation target, and the additional information is defined as one operation unit. By adopting this software robot definition information, it is possible to define a plurality of operations as a series of flows with time series or relations. In this case, the software robot reads the software robot definition information and executes the defined operation according to the defined flow.

The software robot definition information generation system according to the embodiment of the present invention has an operation history detection recording unit that records operations on a computer in which one or more software robots have been installed as an operation history in a storage unit, and software that records the recorded operations. By comparing the operation source identification unit that determines whether the operation is performed by a robot or a human, and the operation history of the relevant part if the operation is performed by a human, and the operation history recorded in the past. , A software robot definition that generates and processes software robot definition information based on the operation history of the relevant part when the operation content comparison unit that searches for repeated similar operations and the operation history of the relevant part are repeatedly performed. It is characterized by including an information generation unit.

In the software robot definition information generation method by the information processing system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the operation of one or a plurality of software robots installed in a computer is recorded as an operation history in a storage unit, and the recorded operation is performed by the software robot. It is determined whether the operation is an operation or an operation by a human, and if the operation is performed by a human, the operation history of the corresponding part is compared with the operation history recorded in the past, and the similar operation is repeated. The software robot definition information is generated and processed based on the operation history of the corresponding portion when the search process is performed and the similar operation is repeatedly performed.

The program according to the embodiment of the present invention includes an operation history detection recording means for recording information processing resources in a storage unit as an operation history for a computer in which one or a plurality of software robots have been installed, and software for recording the operation. By comparing the operation source identification means for determining whether the operation is performed by a robot or a human, and the operation history of the corresponding part and the operation history recorded in the past if the operation is performed by a human. , A software robot definition that generates and processes software robot definition information based on the operation history of the relevant part when the operation content comparison means for searching for repeated similar operations and the operation history of the corresponding part are repeatedly performed. It is characterized by operating as an information generation means.

According to the present invention, a software robot definition information generation system that detects a computer to be automated from daily operations and automatically generates software robot definition information necessary for realizing automation. A software robot definition information generation method and a program can be provided.

It is a block diagram which shows the software robot definition information generation system 1 of 1st Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the software robot definition information and operation history (a series of operations which are repeatedly executed) used for the explanation of 1st Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the software robot definition information generation system 1 of 1st Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the software robot definition information generation system 2 of the 2nd Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the operation example of the software robot definition information generation system 2 of the 2nd Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is explanatory drawing which visualized the operation history used in the explanation of the 2nd Embodiment which concerns on this invention.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing a software robot definition information generation system 1 of the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating software robot definition information (a) and operation history (a series of operations that are repeatedly executed) (b).

The software robot definition information generation system 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a computer system, and includes a computer processing resource 10 and a storage unit 15. The storage unit 15 is provided with an operation history DB for accumulating the operation history and a software robot definition information DB for accumulating the software robot definition information.

The software robot definition information includes the operation content, the operation target, additional information, and the like to be performed by the software robot. Here, the operation content is a command for performing an operation such as a click or an input, and the operation target includes an operation window, an operation object, an image, or the like. Further, the additional information is information such as a value or a character string appropriately added depending on the work content.

FIG. 2A shows an example of software robot definition information. Here, the definition information of the two operations is exemplified. The definition information on the first line includes "left-click with the mouse" as the operation content and "an image showing the desktop icon" as the operation target, and no additional information is registered.

Further, the definition information on the second line includes "input by keyboard" as the operation content, "image showing the search box" as the operation target, and "character string to be input" as additional information.

The software robot first reads the definition information on the first line, searches for the "image showing the desktop icon" that is the operation target from the screen by image recognition, and then "left-clicks with the mouse" on the operation target. I do. Next, the definition information on the second line is read, the "image showing the search box" which is the operation target is searched by image recognition from the screen, and then "ASDCxz123" is "key input" for the operation target.

The software robot definition information generation system 1 records operations on a computer in which a software robot has been introduced as an operation history, and automatically generates software robot definition information. This operation includes an operation to an input interface directly connected to the computer and an operation performed via a communication interface. It should be noted that the software robot does not necessarily have to be operated mainly by the processing resource of the software robot definition information generation system 1, and may be operated by appropriately using computer resources.

Each part of the software robot definition information generation system 1 may be realized by using a combination of hardware and software of a computer system. This computer system includes one or more processors and memory as processing resources according to a desired form. Further, in this form, in each part, a program for generating software robot definition information according to the present invention is developed in the above memory, and hardware such as a processor is operated by an execution instruction group or a code group based on this program. , Should be realized. At this time, if necessary, this program may realize each part in cooperation with the functions provided by the software such as the operating system, the microprogram, and the driver.

The program data expanded in the memory appropriately includes an execution instruction group, a code group, a table file, content data, and the like that operate the processor as one or a plurality of parts described later.

In addition, this computer system does not necessarily have to be built as one device, but is built by combining multiple servers / computers / virtual machines, so-called thin clients, distributed computing, and cloud computing. Is also good. Further, a part / all parts of the computer system may be replaced with hardware or firmware (for example, one or more LSIs: Large-Scale Integration, FPGA: Field Programmable Gate Array, a combination of electronic elements). Similarly, only a part of each part may be replaced with hardware or firmware.

The computer processing resource 10 operates as an operation history detection / recording unit 11, an operation source identification unit 12, an operation content comparison unit 13, and a software robot definition information generation unit 14.

The operation history detection / recording unit 11 is configured to record an operation on a computer in which one or a plurality of software robots have been installed as an operation history in the storage unit 15.
The operation contents to be collected as the operation history may be recorded one by one, such as mouse operation and key input input to the computer, or only a part of the automation range such as only at a specific time or only when a specific application is operating. All limited operations may be recorded.
The operation history covers all the information necessary to reproduce the recorded operation on the computer later. The contents to be recorded include time, operation target, operation content, related parameters (for example, input key information in the case of key input, operation content and operation position coordinates in the case of mouse operation), and at that time. Screen capture etc.
The recorded operation history may be divided into records in predetermined units (for example, may be separated by time, or may be separated by operation contents (left-clicked with the mouse, etc.)) in the operation history DB provided in the storage unit 15. ) To record sequentially. This recorded operation history is used when determining whether or not operation automation is possible and when generating software robot definition information for the corresponding operation.
The storage unit 15 (operation history DB) for recording the operation history may be provided on a storage or cloud connected via a network, and may be provided in a company, a department, a computer, a user account, a desktop, an application, or the like. It may be shared in units.

The operation source specifying unit 12 is configured to determine whether the operation recorded in the operation history DB is an operation by a software robot or an operation by a human. The operation source specifying unit 12 may record, for example, as a flag in the operation history DB in association with the corresponding series of operations whether the determined operation is an operation by a human or a software robot.

As a mechanism for specifying that the operation is performed by a human, for example, in the case of a mouse operation, attention may be paid to the linearity of the cursor trajectory. In a specific example, the operation source specifying unit 12 connects the coordinates on the screen at each time when the operation by the mouse is executed with a straight line, and how much the trajectory (coordinate point) of the cursor matches (exists) on the straight line. You can judge by doing it. More specifically, for example, when the coordinates when left-clicking on one part (performing the first action) is the starting point, and then when the other part is left-clicked (performing the second action). With the coordinates of the end point as the end point, it is sufficient to determine whether the cursor moves on the straight line formed by the start point and the end point without deviation. Further, in the case of key input, the operation source specifying unit 12 pays attention to the equality of the keystroke intervals, confirms the variation in the keystroke intervals (standard deviation of the difference in the time when each key is pressed), and presses the keys. You can judge by checking the speed of.
When the recorded operation history is an operation by the software robot, the operation source specifying unit 12 associates the specified operation history with the corresponding software robot definition information and records it in the storage unit 15. The corresponding software robot may be identified by comparing the software robot that was operating at the time when the corresponding operation was performed with the execution history of the tool for executing the software robot.

The operation content comparison unit 13 is configured to search for similar operations that have been repeated in the past by comparing the operation history of the corresponding portion with the operation history recorded in the past if the operation is performed by a human. Has been done.
As a mechanism for searching for similar operations that have been repeated in the past, it is possible to compare operation targets, operation contents, parameters, and the like, and make a determination based on the value of the match rate. For example, when the operation history as illustrated in FIG. 2B is repeatedly executed, the operation content comparison unit 13 may operate so as to set a flag for a series of operations related to the download as an automation target. Note that FIG. 2B shows a case where a series of operations for downloading "shipment record information" from the Web system is performed using a Web browser. The screens associated with the series of operations (1), (2), and (3) are shown on the right side of FIG. 2 (b), and the specific operations (1) are shown on the left side of FIG. 2 (b). ), (2), and (3) are shown. The series of operations shown on the left side of FIG. 2B is recorded as an operation history, and here, the operation history is recorded together with the time stamp.

FIG. 2B will be described more specifically.
(1) The following three things are performed as operations.
1: Enter the parameter "12345667" in the operation target object "ID field" of the operation target window "shipping record download" displayed on the Web browser (operation content).
2: Enter the parameter "PASSWORD" in the operation target object "PASS field" of the operation target window "shipping record download" (operation content)
3: Left-click the operation target object "authentication button" in the operation target window "shipping record download" (operation content)
In this way, when a series of operations consisting of three operations is recorded as user operations, from “11:10:12” to “11:10” as shown in the operation history shown on the left side of FIG. 2 (b). 6 operations are performed by mouse operation (cursor operation) and key operation over: 18 ”. Regarding this series of recorded operations, the operation content comparison unit 13 determines whether the operation is performed by a software robot or an operation by a human. The same applies to (2) operation and (3) operation.

If the operation is operated by a software robot, the operation content comparison unit 13 records the operation history of the relevant part in association with the corresponding software robot definition information so as not to automate the operation history of the corresponding part. You may operate it.

Further, if the operation content comparison unit 13 is an operation performed by a human, isn't the operation similar to the operation of searching for the repeated similar operation and already generating the software robot definition information? You may make it work to search for something.

The software robot definition information generation unit 14 is configured to generate software robot definition information based on the operation history of the corresponding portion when similar operations are repeatedly performed many times. For example, when software robot definition information is generated for the top series of operations (1) shown on the left side of FIG. 2 (b), the operation content group (range) to be automated is separated from the operation history, and the software robot is defined. Software robot definition information is generated by repeating the operation of extracting the information to be added to the information line by line. The method for dividing the operation content group (range) to be automated is not limited, but for example, it may be divided when the object to be operated is switched (for example, it may be divided when the operation 1 is switched to operation 2) or it has been recorded. The operation history may be referred to and the same series of operation contents may be aligned and divided.

When the software robot definition information generation unit 14 performs an operation similar to an operation already automated by a human, the software robot definition information is diverted to use the corresponding software robot definition information to obtain new definition information. It may be operated so as to perform the generation process. For example, if an operation history with a high match rate is found as a result of checking whether an operation similar to the past has been executed and the operation history is due to the software robot, the software robot definition information is as follows. The skeleton may be diverted.
1: First, left-click with the mouse operation, then key input, etc., which is the information of each step, identify the skeleton (feature) defined by the software robot 2: Operation target (for example, when specifying with an image, that) Only the information and parameters (for example, the input value) of the image) are updated. Next, the software robot definition information generation method will be described.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the software robot definition information generation system 1 of the first embodiment.

The computer processing resource 10 that operates as the software robot definition information generation system 1 operates as follows.

First, the computer processing resource 10 detects an operation on a computer in which a software robot has been introduced, and constantly appropriately records it as an operation history in the storage unit 15 (S101). The software robot definition information generation system 1 may appropriately manage the computer operations recorded as the operation history at any particle size of company, department, computer, user account, desktop, or application.

Next, the computer processing resource 10 determines whether the recorded operation is an operation by a software robot or an operation by a human (S102).

Next, if the operation is performed by a human, the computer processing resource 10 searches for a repeated similar operation by comparing the operation history of the corresponding portion with the operation history recorded in the past (S103). ).

Next, the computer processing resource 10 generates and processes software robot definition information based on the operation history of the corresponding portion when the similar operation is repeatedly performed many times (S104). When the software robot definition information is generated, the computer processing resource 10 recommends to the user that the operation executed earlier is an operation that can be automated, or recommends that there is an automated operation next time. It's fine. Further, the software robot definition information generation system 1 may be operated so as to recommend that the operation has been automated when another user performs the same operation.

By operating the software robot definition information generation system 1 in this way, a computer automated by a software robot can be automated with higher accuracy than humans desire by using the difference between the automated operation and the operation performed by a human. Can be made feasible.

Next, the present invention will be described with reference to a second embodiment.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram showing the software robot definition information generation system 2 of the second embodiment. The illustrated software robot definition information generation system 2 is constructed in a personal computer.

The software robot definition information generation system 2 operates the control unit 21 in the same manner as the operation history detection / recording unit 11, the operation source identification unit 12, the operation content comparison unit 13, and the software robot definition information generation unit 14 of the first embodiment. It operates and functions as various means.

Further, the software robot definition information generation system 2 is accessiblely connected to a display, which is an output unit of a personal computer, and an input unit such as a mouse or a keyboard. Further, the control unit 21 provides computer processing resources, and the auxiliary storage device 22 operates as a storage unit for recording various databases.

Next, as an operation explanation of the computer, an operation history example will be described together with a processing flow example.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the software robot definition information generation system 2 of the second embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram that visualizes the operation history used in the description of the second embodiment. The robot mark in the figure represents the operation history of the software robot program (order application input robot 01) operating the computer based on the software robot definition information, and the human mark represents the operation history of the operator via the input unit. It shows the operation history of operating the computer. Further, the description in the figure shows a flow passing through S207-S208 in the flowchart of FIG. 5 described later.

The flowchart shown in FIG. 5 is a flowchart for confirming whether or not the operation history α, which is a unit (time range or series of operation contents) of the detected operation, can be an object of automation.

First, the control unit 21 identifies the detected operation as an operation history, and generates an operation history α, which is a certain unit (S201). As a method of dividing by a certain unit, for example, it may be divided at the time when the object to be operated is switched, or it may be divided according to the same series of operation contents by referring to the recorded operation history.

Next, the control unit 21 specifies whether the operation history α is an operation by a software robot or an operation by a human (S202).

When the control unit 21 determines that the operation is performed by the software robot, the operation history α is associated with the corresponding software robot definition information and recorded in the operation history DB and the software robot definition information DB (S203). By this process, it becomes possible to identify that the operation history in the upper part of FIG. 6 is an operation by the software robot.

On the other hand, when the control unit 21 determines that the operation is performed by a human, the operation history α is sequentially compared from the beginning of all the operation histories accumulated in the past (loop in S204).

The control unit 21 searches for an operation history with a high match rate (S205), and when an operation history with a high match rate is found, flags the operation history α as an operation that can be an automation target, and matches at that time. Hold with rate (S206).

After comparison with all the operation histories, the control unit 21 sets the operation history with the highest match rate as the operation history β, and defines whether the operation history β is an operation by the software robot in the operation history DB and the software robot. Confirm from the information DB (S207).

Next, when the operation history β is an operation by the software robot, the control unit 21 automatically generates the software robot definition information of the operation history α based on the software robot definition information associated with the operation history β (the control unit 21 automatically generates the software robot definition information of the operation history α. S208).

On the other hand, when the operation history β is not an operation by the software robot, the control unit 21 identifies that a similar operation by a human is executed a plurality of times (operation history α and operation history β), and determines that the operation history β is the operation history. Software robot definition information is automatically generated based on the information (S209).

At this time, it is possible to set as a threshold value whether or not the same operation has been executed many times in the past, and incorporate a logic that generates software robot definition information when the threshold value is exceeded.

Further, when the software robot definition information is generated, how much operation time is taken for the target operation may be acquired from the operation history DB and presented to the operator as a recommendation. As a result, the worker can recognize the effect of automating the operation by the software robot, and the automation is adopted as necessary.

[Usage mode]
Here, an example of usage in a computer into which the program according to the present invention has been introduced will be described.

First, the user starts various tasks on the computer with the tool for executing the software robot activated. Further, the user continues various operations while appropriately using the automatic operation by one or a plurality of software robots. The automatic operation and the manual operation performed in connection with this work are sequentially recorded in the storage unit as an operation history.

At this time, at the same time as recording the operation history, the tool for executing the software robot in the background identifies whether the recorded operation is an operation by the software robot or an operation performed by a human. Then, when the software robot is operated, the operation history of the corresponding portion and the corresponding software robot definition information are associated and recorded. In addition, if the operation was performed by a human, the operation history of the relevant part is compared with all the operation histories recorded in the past, and whether or not similar operations are repeated many times is already automated. Detects if you are doing something similar to what you are doing. If the same operation is performed over and over again, it is recommended that the software robot definition information be automatically generated from the operation history of the relevant part and that the operation should be automated for the user.

If an operation similar to the already automated operation is performed, the corresponding software robot definition information is diverted to automatically generate new software robot definition information, and the operation should be automated for the user. Notify that.

In this way, it detects "whether the user has performed similar operations many times" and "whether the user has performed similar operations that have already been automated", and the operations that should be automated. Specify and automatically generate software robot definition information in the background. After that, when the user who receives the notification selects automation, it is enabled so that the created software robot definition information can be used at the next work.

As described above, the software robot definition information generation system records the operation history performed on a personal computer, server, etc., and uses the difference between the automated operation and the operation performed by a human to use the software robot. Promote the automation of business by.

By doing this, users who do not have RPA know-how and knowledge are notified of the work that can be automated from the work that they usually do, and how much benefit can be gained by implementing automation. It is possible to let them know if it will be done. Based on the notified content, the user can grasp, for example, how much work time can be shortened, and can determine whether to automate the work.

Further, by automatically generating the software robot definition information without making the operator aware of it, the present invention can reduce the trouble of constructing the software robot definition information.

That is, according to the present invention, software robot definition information generation that detects a computer to be automated from daily operations and automatically generates software robot definition information necessary for realizing automation. The system, software robot definition information generation method, and program can be obtained.

Further, the program for the software robot definition information generation system may be recorded and distributed on a recording medium. The program recorded on the recording medium is read into the memory via a wired, wireless, or recording medium itself, and operates a processor or the like.

In this specification, the recording medium includes a storage medium, a memory device, a storage device, and the like of similar terms. Examples of this recording medium include optical disks, magnetic disks, semiconductor memory devices, hard disk devices, tape media, and the like. Further, it is desirable that the recording medium is non-volatile. Further, as the recording medium, a combination of a volatile module (for example, RAM: Random Access Memory) and a non-volatile module (for example, ROM: Read Only Memory) may be used.

To explain the above embodiment in another expression, the information processing resource is based on the software robot definition information generation program expanded in the memory, and the operation history detection recording means, the operation source specifying means, the operation content comparison means, and the software robot definition information. By operating as a generation means, as a result, a software robot definition information generation system can be realized.

Similarly, if the above embodiment is described in yet another expression, the recording medium includes a software robot-defined information generation program that is expanded in a memory and operates on an information processing resource, and the information processing resource includes an operation history detection / recording process and an operation. A software robot definition information generation system can be constructed by timely executing the original identification process, the operation content comparison process, and the software robot definition information generation process.

The present invention has been described by exemplifying embodiments. However, the specific configuration of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and is included in the present invention even if there are changes to the extent that the gist of the present invention is not deviated. For example, changes such as separation and merging of the block configuration of the above-described embodiment and replacement of procedures are free as long as the gist of the present invention and the functions described are satisfied, and the above description does not limit the present invention.

In addition, some or all of the above embodiments may also be described as follows. The following notes do not limit the present invention in any way.

[Appendix 1]
An operation history detection / recording unit that records operations on a computer on which one or more software robots have been installed as an operation history in a storage unit.
An operation source identification unit that determines whether the recorded operation is an operation by a software robot or an operation by a human.
If it is an operation performed by a human, an operation content comparison unit that searches for repeated similar operations by comparing the operation history of the relevant part with the operation history recorded in the past,
A software robot definition information generation unit provided with a software robot definition information generation unit that generates and processes software robot definition information based on the operation history of the relevant portion when similar operations are repeatedly performed. system.

[Appendix 2]
If the operation is operated by the software robot, the operation content comparison unit records the operation history of the corresponding portion in association with the corresponding software robot definition information.
If it is an operation performed by a human, it is similar to an operation that has already been automated by searching for similar operations that are repeated by comparing the operation history of the relevant part with the operation history recorded in the past. Search for any operations and
The software robot definition information generation unit uses the corresponding software robot definition information to generate new software robot definition information when the operation performed by a human is performing an operation similar to an already automated operation. The software robot definition information generation system according to Appendix 1, which is characterized in that it is generated.

[Appendix 3]
The operation source specifying unit is characterized in that when it is determined whether the recorded operation is an operation by a software robot or an operation by a human, it discriminates based on the linearity of the movement locus of the cursor. Or the software robot definition information generation system according to 2.

[Appendix 4]
The operation source specifying unit is characterized in that when it is determined whether the recorded operation is an operation by a software robot or an operation by a human, it is discriminated based on the equality of the keystroke interval of key input. The software robot definition information generation system according to any one of Supplementary note 1 to 3.

[Appendix 5]
The software according to any one of Supplementary note 1 to 4, wherein the software robot definition information generation unit notifies a human being that the operation can be automated when the software robot definition information is generated. Robot definition information generation system.

[Appendix 6]
From Appendix 1, characterized in that the operation of the computer to be recorded as an operation history is managed at any one of the granularity of each company, department, computer, user account, desktop, and application. The software robot definition information generation system according to any one of 5.

[Appendix 7]
Operations on a computer on which one or more software robots have been installed are recorded in the storage unit as an operation history.
Determine whether the recorded operation is an operation by a software robot or an operation by a human.
If it is an operation performed by a human, the operation history of the relevant part is compared with the operation history recorded in the past to search for and process similar operations that are repeated.
A method for generating software robot definition information by an information processing system, which comprises generating and processing software robot definition information based on the operation history of the relevant portion when similar operations are repeatedly performed.

[Appendix 8]
In the search process, if the operation is operated by the software robot, the operation history of the corresponding portion and the corresponding software robot definition information are recorded in association with each other.
If it is an operation performed by a human, it is similar to an operation that has already been automated by searching for similar operations that are repeated by comparing the operation history of the relevant part with the operation history recorded in the past. Search for any operations and
In the software robot definition information generation process, when an operation similar to an operation already automated by a human is performed, the corresponding software robot definition information is diverted to create new software robot definition information. The software robot definition information generation method according to Appendix 7, wherein the software robot definition information is generated.

[Appendix 9]
Information processing resources,
An operation history detection recording means that records operations on a computer on which one or more software robots have been installed as an operation history in a storage unit.
An operation source identification means for determining whether the recorded operation is an operation by a software robot or an operation by a human, and
If it is an operation performed by a human, an operation content comparison means for searching for a repeated similar operation by comparing the operation history of the corresponding part with the operation history recorded in the past.
A software robot definition information generation means that generates and processes software robot definition information based on the operation history of the relevant portion when similar operations are repeatedly performed.
A program characterized by operating as.

[Appendix 10]
If the operation is operated by the software robot, the operation content comparison means records the operation history of the corresponding portion in association with the corresponding software robot definition information.
If it is an operation performed by a human, it is similar to an operation that has already been automated by searching for similar operations that are repeated by comparing the operation history of the relevant part with the operation history recorded in the past. Search for any operations and
When the software robot definition information generation means performs an operation similar to an operation already automated by a human, the software robot definition information is diverted to obtain new software robot definition information. The program according to Appendix 9, which is characterized in that it is generated.

[Appendix 11]
An operation history detection and recording unit that records operations on a computer that has one or more software robots installed as an operation history in the storage unit, and determines whether the recorded operation is an operation by a software robot or an operation by a human. An operation content comparison unit that searches for repeated similar operations by comparing the operation history of the relevant part with the operation history recorded in the past if the operation is performed by a human. , A software robot definition information generation unit that generates and processes software robot definition information based on the operation history of the relevant location when similar operations are repeatedly performed, and the software robot definition information is the operation content. A software robot definition information generation system characterized by including, an operation target, and additional information as one unit.

[Appendix 12]
The software robot according to Appendix 11, wherein the software robot definition information includes a "key input" as the operation content, a "search box image" as the operation target, and a "search numerical string" as the additional information. Definition information generation system.

[Appendix 13]
If the operation content comparison unit is an operation performed by a human, it is determined by comparing the operation history of the corresponding portion with the operation history recorded in the past and determining that the similar operation has been repeatedly performed. The software robot definition information generation system according to Appendix 11 or 12, wherein the software robot definition information generation unit notifies the software robot definition information based on the operation history of the relevant portion.

1, 2 Software robot definition information generation system 10 Computer processing resource 11 Operation history detection and recording unit 12 Operation source identification unit 13 Operation content comparison unit 14 Software robot definition information generation unit 15 Storage unit 21 Control unit 22 Auxiliary storage device

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An operation history detection / recording unit that records operations on a computer on which one or more software robots have been installed as an operation history in a storage unit.
An operation source identification unit that determines whether the recorded operation is an operation by a software robot or an operation by a human.
If it is an operation performed by a human, an operation content comparison unit that searches for repeated similar operations by comparing the operation history of the relevant part with the operation history recorded in the past,
A software robot definition information generation unit provided with a software robot definition information generation unit that generates and processes software robot definition information based on the operation history of the relevant portion when similar operations are repeatedly performed. system. If the operation is operated by the software robot, the operation content comparison unit records the operation history of the corresponding portion in association with the corresponding software robot definition information.
If it is an operation performed by a human, it is similar to an operation that has already been automated by searching for similar operations that are repeated by comparing the operation history of the relevant part with the operation history recorded in the past. Search for any operations and
The software robot definition information generation unit uses the corresponding software robot definition information to generate new software robot definition information when the operation performed by a human is performing an operation similar to an already automated operation. The software robot definition information generation system according to claim 1, wherein the generation processing is performed. The claim is characterized in that the operation source specifying unit discriminates based on the linearity of the movement locus of the cursor when determining whether the recorded operation is an operation by a software robot or an operation by a human. The software robot definition information generation system according to 1 or 2. The operation source specifying unit is characterized in that when it is determined whether the recorded operation is an operation by a software robot or an operation by a human, it is discriminated based on the equality of the keystroke interval of key input. The software robot definition information generation system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the software robot definition information generation unit notifies the operator that the operation can be automated when the software robot definition information is generated. Software robot definition information generation system. Claim 1 is characterized in that the operation of the computer to be recorded as an operation history is managed at any one of the granularity of each company, department, computer, user account, desktop, and application. The software robot definition information generation system according to any one of 5 to 5. Operations on a computer on which one or more software robots have been installed are recorded in the storage unit as an operation history.
Determine whether the recorded operation is a software robot operation or a human operation,
If it is an operation performed by a human, the operation history of the relevant part is compared with the operation history recorded in the past to search for and process similar operations that are repeated.
A method for generating software robot definition information by an information processing system, which comprises generating and processing software robot definition information based on the operation history of the relevant portion when similar operations are repeatedly performed. In the search process, if the operation is operated by the software robot, the operation history of the corresponding portion and the corresponding software robot definition information are recorded in association with each other.
If it is an operation performed by a human, it is similar to an operation that has already been automated by searching for similar operations that are repeated by comparing the operation history of the relevant part with the operation history recorded in the past. Search for any operations and
In the software robot definition information generation process, when an operation similar to an operation already automated by a human is performed, the corresponding software robot definition information is diverted to create new software robot definition information. 7. The software robot definition information generation method according to claim 7, wherein the software robot definition information is generated. Information processing resources,
An operation history detection recording means that records operations on a computer on which one or more software robots have been installed as an operation history in a storage unit.
An operation source identification means for determining whether the recorded operation is an operation by a software robot or an operation by a human, and
If it is an operation performed by a human, an operation content comparison means for searching for a repeated similar operation by comparing the operation history of the corresponding part with the operation history recorded in the past.
A software robot definition information generation means that generates and processes software robot definition information based on the operation history of the relevant portion when similar operations are repeatedly performed.
A program characterized by operating as. If the operation is operated by the software robot, the operation content comparison means records the operation history of the corresponding portion in association with the corresponding software robot definition information.
If it is an operation performed by a human, it is similar to an operation that has already been automated by searching for similar operations that are repeated by comparing the operation history of the relevant part with the operation history recorded in the past. Search for any operations and
When the software robot definition information generation means performs an operation similar to an operation already automated by a human, the software robot definition information is diverted to obtain new software robot definition information. The program according to claim 9, wherein the generation processing is performed.

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