KR102148364B1 - Method and apparatus for managing version of applications - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an application program version management method and apparatus. The disclosed application program version management method includes the steps of classifying a viewer core library shared by a plurality of file viewer applications by version of an operating system program for driving a terminal device and storing them in a separate data storage area, and the file viewer application program is installed. And checking a version of an operating system program mounted on the terminal device, and transmitting a viewer core library stored in a corresponding data storage area to the terminal device according to the version of the identified operating system program to automatically reinstall it. Therefore, it takes relatively little effort and time to modify the application program compared to the prior art, as well as saving operating costs, and for users of terminal devices, even if they do not update the file viewer application individually by accessing the app store, Version management is provided, and since the viewer core library shared by file viewer applications is managed in a server method, it is possible to batch apply when changes that require application program modification occur. There is an advantage that more effective management is possible in various cases.

Description

Method and device for managing application versions {METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING VERSION OF APPLICATIONS}

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for managing an application program version, and more particularly, to a method and apparatus for managing a file viewer application program installed in a terminal device as an updated version, that is, the latest version.

As is well known, a company's online collaboration environment is implemented in a wired environment centered on a personal computer, and through this online collaboration environment, users can access the company intranet and use e-mail, bulletin boards, announcements, electronic payments, and online meetings. I can.

Recently, such an online collaboration environment has been developed to be shared in a mobile environment, and various application programs required for mobile terminal devices are being developed for this purpose.

Among the mobile applications for such a mobile collaboration environment, there is a file viewer application that supports viewing various files in a mobile environment, which is an important part of the collaboration environment of companies that must exchange or share various documents. It can be called an application program.

However, at present, it is difficult to read documents that can be viewed on a personal computer without breaking the screen on a mobile terminal device. Since all documents are created for the purpose of viewing on a personal computer, they are optimized for the resources (memory, graphic performance, etc.) possessed by a personal computer and are implemented so that they can be viewed on a mobile terminal device. I have to fly.

Therefore, when a document is broken or an error occurs in a mobile terminal device, it is necessary to upgrade the mobile file viewer application while supplementing it on a case-by-case basis. You have to repeat the consuming task of downloading and reinstalling the application program again without knowing exactly what to do.

In addition, even in the same application system series, since the devices are diverse, each file viewer application program suitable for each device must be developed. When an error occurs in this way, each file viewer application must be modified, so it takes a lot of effort and time to modify the application program, and operation cost increases. For example, since a file viewer application program for a smartphone and a file viewer application program for a tablet exist separately, and a file viewer application program for each type and version of an operating system program exists separately, a problem occurs in the management of the application program.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-0836615, registration date June 03, 2008.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when a terminal device is connected in a state where a viewer core library shared by various file viewer applications is classified and managed by type and version of an operating system program, an appropriate viewer core library is provided and automatically It provides an application program version control method and device to be re-installed.

The problem to be solved of the present invention is not limited to those mentioned above, and another problem to be solved that is not mentioned will be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art from the following description.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, an application program version management method includes the steps of classifying a viewer core library shared by a plurality of file viewer applications by version of an operating system program for driving a terminal device and storing them in a data storage area; Checking the version of the viewer core library installed in the terminal device, and if the version of the viewer core library stored in the data storage area is determined to be an updated version than the viewer core library installed in the terminal device, Checking the version of the operating system program, and sending a single version of the viewer core library corresponding to the version of the identified operating system program among the viewer core libraries stored in the data storage area to the terminal device to automatically reinstall the terminal. And updating at least two file viewer applications that share the reinstalled viewer core library among the file viewer applications installed in the device.

As a second aspect of the present invention, an application program version management apparatus includes a library storage unit in which a viewer core library shared by a plurality of file viewer applications is classified by version of an operating system program for driving a terminal device and stored in a data storage area. , If the version of the viewer core library installed in the terminal device is checked, and the version of the viewer core library stored in the data storage area is determined to be an updated version than the viewer core library installed in the terminal device, the operating system installed in the terminal device The version of the program is checked, and the viewer core library of the corresponding single version of the viewer core library stored in the data storage area is transmitted to the terminal device according to the version of the identified operating system program to be automatically reinstalled to the terminal device. And a distribution management unit for updating at least two file viewer applications that share the reinstalled viewer core library among the installed file viewer applications.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when a terminal device is connected in a state in which the viewer core library shared by various file viewer applications is classified and managed by type and version of the operating system program, a suitable viewer core library is provided and automatically reinstalled. .

According to the present invention has the following effects.

First, since a plurality of file viewer application programs share the viewer core library, it is solved by modifying a single viewer core library regardless of the resource of the terminal device and the type and version of the operating system program when the application program needs to be modified. Therefore, in the modification of the application program, compared with the prior art, relatively little effort and time are required, and operation cost is saved.

Second, the user of the terminal device is provided with convenience in use that is always managed to the latest version even if the file viewer application is not manually updated by accessing the app store.

Third, since the viewer core library shared by the file viewer application programs is managed in a server method, it is possible to apply collectively when a change point that requires modification of the application program occurs. Therefore, more effective management is possible in case of various types of devices.

1 is a network configuration diagram showing an application program download environment including an application program version management apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram of a terminal device downloading an application program from an application program version management apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a block diagram of an application program version management apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating an application program version management method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and a method of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in a variety of different forms, only these embodiments are intended to complete the disclosure of the present invention, and common knowledge in the art to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to completely inform the scope of the invention to those who have, and the invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

In describing the embodiments of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in an embodiment of the present invention, which may vary according to the intention or custom of users or operators. Therefore, the definition should be made based on the contents throughout this specification.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a network configuration diagram showing an application program download environment including an application program version management apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the plurality of terminal devices 100 are connected to the application program version management device 200 through the communication network 10 in a wired or wireless manner. Various file viewer applications installed in the terminal device 100 each include a user interface and business logic, and share a separate viewer core library. The application program version management device 200 classifies a viewer core library shared by a plurality of file viewer applications by type and version of an operating system program for driving the terminal device 100 and stores it in a separate data storage area. When the device 100 is connected, a corresponding viewer core library is transmitted according to the type and version of the operating system program to be automatically reinstalled.

2 is a block diagram of a terminal device 100 for downloading an application program from the application program version management apparatus 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the terminal device 100 includes a communication unit 110, an audio input unit 120, a user input unit 130, an output unit 140, an interface unit 150, a control unit 160, a memory unit 170, etc. Includes. The terminal device 100 may be implemented as a mobile communication terminal such as a smart phone or a tablet computer, and may also be implemented as a wired communication terminal receiving a communication service through a wired network.

The communication unit 110 may include a mobile communication unit, a short-range communication unit, and a Global Position System (GPS) receiving unit. The mobile communication unit transmits and receives radio signals to and from a base station and at least one of an external terminal or server on a mobile communication network. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data such as a voice call signal, a video call signal, or a text/multimedia message. The short-range communication unit transmits and receives wireless signals for short-range communication. For example, short-range communication may include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like. . The GPS receiver receives location information from a plurality of GPS satellites.

The audio input unit 120 receives an audio signal through a microphone or the like. The audio input unit 120 receives an external sound signal in a call mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, etc. and processes it as electrical voice data. In addition, the processed voice data may be converted into a form capable of being transmitted to a mobile communication base station through the communication unit 110 in the case of a call mode and then output.

The user input unit 130 generates key input data that the user inputs to control the operation of the terminal device 100. The user input unit 130 includes a key pad, a dome switch, and a touch pad (positive pressure/power failure) through which commands or information can be inputted by a user's push or touch manipulation. In particular, the touch pad forms a layer structure with the video output unit 143, which is referred to as a touch screen. For example, the terminal device 100 may be a mobile communication terminal including a touch screen as a type of input/output interface.

The output unit 140 includes an audio output unit 141 and a video output unit 143, and outputs various signals such as an audio signal and a video signal.

The audio output unit 141 outputs audio data that can be received from the communication unit 110 or stored in the memory unit 170 in a standby mode, a call mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, and a broadcast reception mode. In addition, the audio output unit 141 outputs sound signals related to a call signal reception sound and a message reception sound performed by the terminal device 100.

The video output unit 143 displays information processed by the terminal device 100. For example, when the terminal device 100 is in a call mode, a user interface related to a call or a graphic user interface is displayed. In addition, when the terminal device 100 is in a video call mode or a photographing mode, the photographed or received images may be displayed individually or simultaneously.

Meanwhile, as described above, when the video output unit 143 and the touch pad form a mutual layer structure to form a touch screen, the video output unit 143 is an input device capable of inputting information by a user's touch in addition to the output device. Can also be used as.

The interface unit 150 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the terminal device 100. Examples of external devices connected to the terminal device 100 include a wired/wireless headset, an external charger, a wired/wireless data port, a memory card, a card socket such as a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) card, and audio I/ There are O(Input/Output) terminal, video I/O(Input/Output) terminal, earphone, etc.

The controller 160 controls the overall operation of the terminal device 100 by controlling the communication unit 110, the audio input unit 120, the output unit 140, and the memory unit 170, respectively. For example, it performs related control and processing for voice calls, data communication, and video calls. The control unit 160 may drive the terminal device 100 by executing the operating system program 171 stored in the memory unit 170. In addition, the controller 160 executes the phone file viewer application 173, the tablet file viewer application 175, the paperless meeting application 177 and the viewer core library 179 stored in the memory unit 170 It can control and support the browsing function for various files.

The memory unit 170 stores an operating system program 171, a phone file viewer application program 173, a tablet file viewer application program 175, a paperless meeting application program 177, a viewer core library 179, and the like. In addition, various file viewer applications, such as the phone file viewer application 173, the tablet file viewer application 175, and the paperless meeting application 177, share the viewer core library 179, and each maintenance interface ( 170a) and business logic 170b. The memory unit 170 includes a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, and a card type memory (eg, SD or XD memory). , RAM, and ROM may include at least one type of storage medium.

3 is a block diagram of an application program version management apparatus 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the application program version control device 200 includes a distribution management unit 210 and a library storage unit 220, and a plurality of viewer core libraries 221 are stored in the library storage unit 220.

In the library storage unit 220, a first viewer core library to an Nth viewer core library 221 shared by a plurality of file viewer applications are classified by type and version of operating system programs for driving the terminal device, and individual data is stored. Is stored in the area.

When the terminal device on which the file viewer application program is installed is connected, the distribution management unit 210 checks the type and version of the loaded operating system program, and stores the viewer core library stored in the corresponding data storage area according to the type and version of the identified operating system program. It is sent to the terminal device to be automatically reinstalled.

4 is a flowchart illustrating an application program version management method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the method for managing an application program is a step of classifying a viewer core library shared by a plurality of file viewer applications by type and version of an operating system program for driving a terminal device and storing them in a separate data storage area (S301). ).

And, when the terminal device on which the file viewer application program is installed is connected, determining whether the version of the viewer core library stored in step S301 is an updated version than the version of the viewer core library installed in the terminal device, that is, the latest version (S303 to S307. ).

In addition, if it is determined in step S307 that the viewer core library installed in the terminal device is not the latest version, a step (S309) of checking the type and version of the operating system program installed in the terminal device is further included.

In addition, after branching the terminal device to the corresponding data storage area according to the type and version of the installed operating system program, transferring the viewer core library stored in the data storage area to the terminal device so that it is automatically reinstalled (S311 and S313). ).

Hereinafter, a process in which the viewer core library is transmitted from the application program version control device 200 and reinstalled in the terminal device 100 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.

First, various file viewer applications stored in the memory unit 170 of the terminal device 100, that is, the phone file viewer application 173, the tablet file viewer application 175, and the paperless meeting application 177 The viewer core library 179 is shared, and each includes a dedicated user interface 170a and business logic 170b.

Accordingly, in FIG. 2, various file viewer applications and the viewer core library 179 are physically separated, but the user interface 170a, the business logic 170b, and the viewer core library 179 are displayed as a phone file viewer. An application program 173, a tablet file viewer application program 175, or a paperless meeting application program 177 are configured respectively.

In this way, in an environment in which various file viewer applications are operated by the terminal device 100, the application version control device 200 includes file viewer applications, that is, the phone file viewer application 173, and the tablet file viewer application. It plays a role of always managing the viewer core library 179 shared by the program 175 and the paperless meeting application 177 to the latest version.

To this end, the application program version management apparatus 200 prepares a first viewer core library to an Nth viewer core library 221 suitable for each type and version of the operating system program 171 for driving the terminal device 100, The prepared viewer core libraries are classified by type and version of the operating system program 171 and stored in individual data storage areas existing in the library storage unit 220 (S301).

In this state, when the terminal device 100 is connected to the application program version control device 200 through the communication network 10 (S303), the distribution management unit 210 of the application program version control device 200 is the library storage unit 220 ), and the version of the viewer core library 179 installed in the terminal device 110 and the version of the first viewer core library 221 to the Nth viewer core library 221 stored in the terminal device 110 (S305). Then, it is determined whether the version of the first viewer core library to the Nth viewer core library 221 is an updated version than the version of the viewer core library 179. That is, it is determined whether it is necessary to update the viewer core library 179 installed in the terminal device 110 to the latest version (S307).

Here, if it is determined that the viewer core library 179 installed in the terminal device 100 is not the latest version, the distribution management unit 210 of the application program version management device 200 is the operating system program 171 installed in the terminal device 100. Check the type and version of) (S309).

Further, the connection state of the terminal device 100 is branched into a data storage area corresponding to the type and version of the operating system program 171 mounted on the terminal device 100. That is, among the first viewer core library to the Nth viewer core library 221 stored in the library storage unit 220, a viewer core library suitable for the type and version of the operating system program 171 is mapped one-to-one (S311).

Next, the distribution management unit 210 selects a viewer core library suitable for the type and version of the operating system program 171 from among the first viewer core library to the Nth viewer core library 221 stored in the library storage unit 220 to the terminal device ( 100) so that the terminal device 100 can reinstall it. For example, the distribution management unit 210 may also transmit a reinstallation command while transmitting the updated version of the viewer core library (S313).

Then, the control unit 160 of the terminal device 100 reinstalls the viewer core library transmitted from the application program version management device 200 to the memory unit 170 to update the viewer core library 179, that is, the latest version. Viewer core library (179) maintained and managed with the latest version in this way is file viewer applications, namely, phone file viewer application 173, tablet file viewer application 175, and paperless meeting application. Shared by (177), it is also always maintained and maintained to the latest version.

As described so far, according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, since a plurality of file viewer applications share the viewer core library, when an application program needs to be modified, a single application is performed regardless of the resource of the terminal device and the type and version of the operating system program. It is solved by modifying the viewer core library. Therefore, in the modification of the application program, compared with the prior art, relatively little effort and time are required, and operation cost is saved.

In addition, the user of the terminal device is provided with convenience in use that is always managed to the latest version even if the file viewer application is not manually updated by accessing the app store or the like.

In addition, since the viewer core library shared by the file viewer application programs is managed in a server method, it is possible to apply collectively when a change point that requires modification of the application program occurs, so that more effective management is possible in the case of various types of devices.

Combinations of each block in the block diagram attached to the present specification and each step in the flowchart may be performed by computer program instructions. Since these computer program instructions can be mounted on the processor of a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or other programmable data processing equipment, the instructions executed by the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing equipment are shown in each block or flowchart of the block diagram. Each step creates a means to perform the functions described. These computer program instructions can also be stored in computer-usable or computer-readable memory that can be directed to a computer or other programmable data processing equipment to implement a function in a particular way, so that the computer-usable or computer-readable memory It is also possible to produce an article of manufacture in which the instructions stored in the block diagram contain instruction means for performing the functions described in each block or flow chart. Computer program instructions can also be mounted on a computer or other programmable data processing equipment, so a series of operating steps are performed on a computer or other programmable data processing equipment to create a computer-executable process to create a computer or other programmable data processing equipment. It is also possible for the instructions to perform the processing equipment to provide steps for performing the functions described in each block of the block diagram and each step of the flowchart.

In addition, each block or each step may represent a module, segment, or part of code comprising one or more executable instructions for executing the specified logical function(s). In addition, it should be noted that in some alternative embodiments, functions mentioned in blocks or steps may occur out of order. For example, two blocks or steps shown in succession may in fact be performed substantially simultaneously, or the blocks or steps may sometimes be performed in the reverse order depending on the corresponding function.

The above description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains will be able to make various modifications and variations without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention, but to explain the technical idea, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the scope equivalent thereto should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when a terminal device is connected in a state in which the viewer core library shared by various file viewer applications is classified and managed by type and version of the operating system program, a suitable viewer core library is provided and automatically reinstalled. .

Accordingly, the present invention can be used when implementing an online collaboration environment of a company as a wired environment centered on a personal computer or a wireless environment centered on a smartphone or tablet.

100: terminal device 170: memory unit
171: operating system program 173; Phone file viewer application
175: tablet file viewer application 177: paperless meeting application
179: viewer core library 200: application program version control device
210: distribution management unit 220: library storage unit

Claims (2)

Classifying a viewer core library shared by a plurality of file viewer applications by version of an operating system program for driving a terminal device and storing it in a data storage area;
Checking the version of the viewer core library installed in the terminal device,
If it is determined that the version of the viewer core library stored in the data storage area is an updated version than the viewer core library installed in the terminal device, checking the version of the operating system program installed in the terminal device;
Among the viewer core libraries stored in the data storage area, a single version of the viewer core library corresponding to the version of the identified operating system program is transmitted to the terminal device to be automatically reinstalled. An application version control method comprising the step of updating at least two file viewer applications that share the reinstalled viewer core library. A library storage unit in which a viewer core library shared by a plurality of file viewer applications is classified by version of an operating system program for driving a terminal device and stored in a data storage area;
If the version of the viewer core library installed in the terminal device is checked, and the version of the viewer core library stored in the data storage area is determined to be an updated version than the viewer core library installed in the terminal device, the operating system program installed in the terminal device Check the version of the viewer core library stored in the data storage area, and transmit the corresponding single version of the viewer core library to the terminal device according to the version of the identified operating system program to automatically reinstall the viewer core library installed in the terminal device. An application version control device comprising a distribution management unit for updating at least two file viewer applications that share the reinstalled viewer core library among file viewer applications.

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