WO2003083675A1 - Systeme de gestion de fichiers et procede de gestion de fichiers - Google Patents

Systeme de gestion de fichiers et procede de gestion de fichiers Download PDF

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WO2003083675A1
WO2003083675A1 PCT/JP2003/002721 JP0302721W WO03083675A1 WO 2003083675 A1 WO2003083675 A1 WO 2003083675A1 JP 0302721 W JP0302721 W JP 0302721W WO 03083675 A1 WO03083675 A1 WO 03083675A1
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Hiroyuki Sugawara
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  • various files are exchanged between a plurality of computer devices and a file management unit connected via a computer network, so that files related to content books such as images and music, and users can be provided.
  • the present invention relates to a file management system and a file management method capable of comprehensively managing created files and the like.
  • a service for distributing and providing various contents such as moving images, still images, and music to a computer device on a user side via a computer network has attracted attention.
  • the user operates the computer to connect to the server of the content provider and to display the content name or content displayed on the screen of the computer. Select the content to be obtained based on the list of contents.
  • the content is provided by transferring the content selected by the user from the server device to the computer device on the user side.
  • Such a content providing service may be used in a form in which the content transferred from the server device to the computer device on the user side is charged.
  • the content provider is provided in advance.
  • the user responds to the content provider.
  • a typical example of such a hosting service is when an individual user who does not have a server device publishes content that can be browsed by a so-called web browser via the Internet.
  • the services used are listed.
  • the user has previously signed a usage contract with an Internet service provider (ISP), and various files created by the user on the server device owned by this ISP. For example, transfer files such as HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) files and image files.
  • ISP Internet service provider
  • transfer files such as HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) files and image files.
  • the hosting service keeps copies of various files that exist on the user's computer by using the file transferred to the server device in a setting that is not disclosed to other users. It is also used for purposes, ie, backup purposes.
  • the present applicant integrates and develops the above-described content providing service and the hosting service, and discloses Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-35072 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-325. As described in Publication No. —We are making proposals to realize a more flexible management system that maximizes the benefits of the network.
  • a process of transferring a file from a computer device on the user side to a server device on the service provider side is performed relatively frequently.
  • a file existing in the user's computer is designated as a transfer target by the user using a file transfer application program running on the user's computer, and the transfer processing is performed.
  • the start is performed by a user's instruction.
  • the present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional circumstances, and provides a new service that integrates and provides a content providing service and a hosting service.
  • a file management system that can efficiently transfer files from the computer on the user side to the server on the service provider side without affecting the work efficiency of other work to be executed And file management methods. Disclosure of the invention
  • the file management system is a file management system in which a plurality of computer devices and a file management unit that manages files transferred between the computer devices are connected via a computer network.
  • the management unit includes: a file storage unit in which a predetermined storage area is set for each user of the plurality of computer devices; a file management unit that manages writing and reading of files to and from the file storage unit; Library management means for managing a content library in which related files are stored, wherein the computer device pre-sets storage means for storing various files and files in the storage means designated by a user in advance.
  • a file included in the content library and / or a file in a storage area corresponding to the user of the file storage unit is transferred to the computer device. It is assumed that.
  • a file management method of the present invention connects a plurality of computer devices and a file management unit that manages files transferred between the computer devices via a computer network.
  • File storage means in which a predetermined storage area is set for each user of the plurality of computer devices, file management means for managing writing and reading of files to and from the file storage means, and files related to various contents.
  • Library management means for managing the stored content library, and various files are stored in the computer device.
  • a file transfer means for transferring a file in the storage means designated by a user to the file management section in accordance with a preset file transfer condition.
  • the file transferred from the computer device is written in the storage area corresponding to the user in the file storage means, and the file included in the content library is transmitted in response to a request operation by the user of the combination device. And / or transferring a file in a storage area corresponding to the user of the file storage means to the computer device.
  • a file included in a content library or a storage area set corresponding to a user in a file storage unit is stored.
  • This file can be transferred from the file management unit to the user's computer. Therefore, the service that provides the content and the hosting service that opens a predetermined storage area to the user are integrated, and the file management is expanded to make full use of the advantages of the computer network.
  • the system can be realized.
  • the file specified by the user can be transferred in accordance with preset file transfer conditions. Therefore, by setting appropriate conditions as the file transfer conditions, other operations are performed by the user for file transfer processing that consumes a large amount of computing power, memory capacity, or network bandwidth. Can be run when not. Therefore, a smooth working environment can be continuously provided to the user.
  • the schedule for performing step 6 be set freely by the user.
  • the date and time when the file transfer starts or the elapsed time from when the computer device enters the idle state until the file transfer starts can be arbitrarily registered as a schedule.
  • the file transfer process is started immediately after the user specifies the file to be transferred, and other files are started. It is possible to prevent the execution speed of the work from being reduced.
  • the resources computer capacity, such as the computing capacity and memory capacity of the combination device, network bandwidth, etc. Resources
  • the size of the file can be set in advance by the user. Files exceeding the set size are transferred according to the above schedule, and files smaller than the set size are transferred. The transfer may be performed immediately. As a result, small-sized files that consume relatively little resources are immediately transferred, and large-files that consume a lot of resources are transferred according to a schedule when the computer is not in use. It can be carried out.
  • the file management unit and the file transfer means have a resume function for restarting the transfer of the subsequent files from the transferred middle part when the transfer of the file is interrupted.
  • the previously transferred data may be wasted. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the time required for transferring files and the consumption of network bandwidth.
  • a predetermined folder or directory in the storage means is set as a monitoring target in advance, and a folder or directory in the monitoring target is set.
  • a method can be adopted in which files existing in the file are regarded as files specified by the user.
  • files transferred or copied into the folder or directory by the user, files generated in the folder or directory by various application programs, and the like are transferred to the user. It can be transferred to the file management unit at any time without having to be aware of the processing. In this case, it is more desirable to monitor whether a file existing in the folder or directory to be monitored has been updated, and to transfer the updated file to the file management unit.
  • the file to be transferred can always be stored in the file management unit in the latest state.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an entire configuration of a file management system shown as an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating a computer device configuring the file management system.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a configuration of a device provided on a service provider side configuring the file management system.
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a database for managing a content library used in the file management system.
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a customer management database used in the file management system.
  • Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a database for managing the storage contents of customer file storage used in the file management system.
  • Fig. 7 is used in a file transfer program in the file management system.
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a setting window for setting a file transfer condition.
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a transfer schedule setting window for setting a transfer schedule used by a file transfer program in the file management system.
  • FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing another example of a transfer schedule setting window for setting a transfer schedule used in a file transfer program in the file management system.
  • FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing still another example of the transfer schedule setting window for setting the transfer schedule used in the file transfer program in the file management system.
  • Figure 11 shows the transfer schedule setting for setting the transfer schedule used by the file transfer program in the file management system. It is a schematic diagram which shows another example of a window.
  • FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing another example of a setting window for setting a file transfer condition used in a file transfer program in the file management system.
  • FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing another example of a setting window for setting file transfer conditions used in a file transfer program in the file management system.
  • FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining a procedure for transmitting and receiving information and files between the computer 10 and the servers on the service provider 11 side in the file monitoring system.
  • the present invention is suitable for application to a system in which a plurality of computer devices and a file management unit that manages files transferred between the computer devices are connected via a computer network. . Therefore, first, the entire configuration of a basic system for realizing such a system will be described below.
  • the so-called Internet (the Internet) is used as a computer network, which enables interconnection between a plurality of computer devices using the so-called Transmission Control Protocol I Internet Protocol (TCPZIP) protocol group.
  • TCPZIP Transmission Control Protocol I Internet Protocol
  • the explanation is made assuming the case.
  • the present invention is not limited to application to a system using the Internet, but can be widely applied regardless of the type of protocol group / computer network to be used.
  • a consumer computer device is referred to as a consumer device.
  • the following description is based on the assumption that a personal computer for use (hereinafter simply referred to as a computer) is used.
  • a computer device instead of such a computer device, for example, when the user uses various information processing devices such as various PDA (Personal Digital Assistants) devices or a mobile phone equipped with a communication function. It can be widely applied to
  • a plurality of computer devices 10 and a service provider 11 that provides various services are connected via a computer network 12.
  • the configuration is as follows.
  • each computer device 10 may be directly connected to the computer network 12 or may be connected to a telephone line network, an optical fiber network, or the like using an Internet service provider (ISP).
  • the environment may be connected to the computer network 12 via the Internet.
  • the computer device 10 may be wired or wireless, as long as it can be connected to the computer network 12.
  • Each computer device 10 establishes a transmission path on the computer network 12 using the TCP / IP protocol group while being connected to the computer network 12, and establishes a communication path with the service provider 11. It is possible to send and receive various files.
  • a file is a group of data that can be used by the computer 10.
  • the service provider 11 has a plurality of server devices having the same configuration as the computer device 10 for each required function.
  • the service provider 11 is not responsible for various types of moving images and still images such as movies and dramas, JP03 / 02721
  • the service provider 11 Sell the content to the user of the computer device 10. Further, the service provider 11 provides not only contents but also a hosting service for storing and holding a file transferred from the user computer 10 in a predetermined storage area.
  • the computer device 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 20 that executes various arithmetic processes and controls each unit in general, and a RAM that functions as a work area of the CPU 20. (Random Access Memory) 21, a read-only R ⁇ M (Read Only Memory) 22 that stores information including various programs executed by the CPU 20, and an operating system executed by the CPU 20
  • a CPU Central Processing Unit
  • RAM Random Access Memory
  • R ⁇ M Read Only Memory
  • HDD (Operating System) HDD that records various programs such as application programs and performs recording and playback of various data and files
  • (Hard DiskDrive) 23 a display section 24 for displaying various information, and a display interface (IZF) for exchanging data between the display section 24 and the CPU 20.
  • an operation unit 26 for inputting various information and instruction operations by a user, and an operation interface for exchanging data between the operation unit 26 and the CPU 20.
  • (I / F) 27 and a network interface (I / ⁇ ) 28 for exchanging files with the service provider 11 via the computer network 12 .
  • the computer device 10 includes a CPU 20, a RAM 21, a ROM 22, a HDD 23, a display interface 25, an operation interface 27, and a network interface Bus 2 8 is bus 2 9 , So that each unit can mutually transmit and receive data and signals via a bus 29.
  • the CPU 20 is connected to the RAM 21, the ROM 22, the HDD 23, the display interface 25, the operation interface 27, and the network interface via the bus 29. It is connected with the evening face 28.
  • the CPU 20 comprehensively controls each unit and executes, for example, an operating system and various application programs recorded on the HDD 23 or the like. In particular, the CPU 20 executes and processes a program for exchanging files with the service provider 11 configured as one of the application programs.
  • the RAM 21 functions as a work area when the CPU 20 executes various programs, and temporarily stores various data under the control of the CPU 20.
  • the ROM 22 stores various programs and setting information required for starting the computer device 10. Various programs and setting information stored in the ROM 22 are read out when the computer device 10 is started up, and are used by the CPU 20.
  • the HDD 23 records or reads or writes various files including various programs and data in response to a request made by the CPU 20 while the operating system and application programs are recorded. Perform the processing.
  • the display unit 24 is composed of, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), and notifies the user by displaying various information on a display screen under the control of the CPU 20.
  • the display unit 24 displays the result of executing a program for exchanging files with the service provider 11 under the control of the CPU 20, and displays the result of this program.
  • a place such as a window for displaying a button where the user performs various instruction operations.
  • the display interface 25 exchanges data and display requests between the CPU 20 and the display unit 24, and displays various information, GUI, and the like on the display unit 24 in accordance with the requests made by the CPU 20. It has the function of displaying.
  • the operation unit 26 is constituted by, for example, a pointing device such as a keyboard and a mouse, or a user interface formed by a rotary operation switch such as a so-called jog dial, and accepts an operation by a user and indicates an operation content.
  • the control signal is supplied to the CPU 20 through the operation interface 27.
  • the operation interface 27 has a function of exchanging data and signals transmitted and received between the CPU 20 and the operation unit 26.
  • the network interface 28 functions as an interface for performing external communication under the control of the CPU 20. That is, the network interface 28 is provided for exchanging various information with the service provider 11 connected to the computer network 12.
  • the service provider 11 includes a content library 30 that stores a large number of contents to be provided to the user, and a library management server 3 that manages the content library 30.
  • a customer file storage 32 for storing user contents a customer file management server 33 for managing the customer file storage 32, and a delivery management database 34 for storing delivery information.
  • An upload management server 37 for managing the transfer status of the file to be transferred is provided.
  • Each of these servers is connected to the network within the service provider 11, and can exchange data with each other.
  • Each of these servers is connected to an external computer network 12 via a communication interface (IZF) 38 composed of a router or the like. Since each of these servers has the same configuration as the computer device 10 shown in FIG. 2, detailed description thereof will be omitted. However, each server is specialized in processing a large amount of information at a high speed, and has a higher information processing capacity and a larger storage area size as compared with the computer device 10. . Further, in each server, the operation unit 26 and the display unit 24 may be omitted.
  • IZF communication interface
  • each server may be realized as an independent configuration by an information processing device that exclusively processes each function, or an application program that realizes the function of each server may be implemented on a single information processing device.
  • the execution processing may be realized by a single information processing device.
  • the content library 30, customer file storage 32, and customer data base 15 may be realized by a storage device provided in the server or a storage device connected to the server. Alternatively, a dedicated information processing device may be prepared.
  • each server, the content library 30, the customer file storage 32, and the customer database 15 are collectively provided in the same service provider 1. However, they can be operated by separate companies or can be located in separate departments located in remote locations.
  • the content library 30 has a large-capacity storage device so that a large number of contents to be provided and sold can be stored.
  • the content files stored in the content library 30 include, as a record, a file name, a registration date and time, a genre, a file size, a file format, a sales amount, and content details as records. It is managed by a database that it has.
  • the “file name” record is a record indicating the unique name of each file assigned so that the file of each content can be identified.
  • the “registration date and time” record is a record indicating the date and time when the content file was registered in the content library 30.
  • the “genre” record is a record that includes information that clearly indicates to which category the content of each content file belongs when it is sorted into preset categories.
  • the “file size” record contains information indicating the size of the file for each content.
  • the size of a file is usually specified by the number of bytes. However, in the case of a moving image file, for example, the size of the file may be represented by a parameter unique to each file format, such as the time required for reproduction.
  • the “file format” record is a record that includes information indicating the format of each content file.
  • the “Price” record is a record that contains information indicating the price when the user purchases the content file. This "money” record may include copyright information.
  • the “contents” record is a record that contains text describing the contents of the file for each content.
  • the “contents” record may include a still image of a representative scene, a moving image, and audio for commentary.
  • the library management server 31 manages the content library 30.
  • the library management server 31 is connected from other devices on the network.
  • the content file 30 is searched for a file of the specified content, and the file is transferred to the device that made the request.
  • the library management server 31 has a search function.
  • a key is given, a file of the content matching the key code is searched from the content library 30 and the search result is obtained. Output.
  • the library management server 31 can also search from each record based on the database shown in FIG.
  • the library management server 31 manages not only the content files already stored in the content library 30 but also the content files to be newly distributed in the future. In other words, in response to a request from the outside, it is possible to provide information about a content file to be distributed or to output a search result. Then, when a file of the content to be distributed arrives, the library management server 31 performs a process of registering the content file in the content library 30.
  • the customer file storage 32 provides a user area 39 which can be used by a user who has provided a service contract to save contents.
  • the customer file storage 32 is, for example, a customer as shown in FIG. It is managed on a database basis, and a user area 39 is reserved for each user.
  • each user is managed by a user ID, and the total available capacity is set for each user according to the contract.
  • a recording capacity securing area is set for each user according to the total capacity set by this contract, and this area becomes the user area 39.
  • the user area 39 in the customer file storage 32 stores the content purchased by the user or the computer of the user within the contracted period and within the contracted capacity.
  • 1F Can be used freely by the user as an area for storing files transferred from the device 10. That is, the user can save a file of a new content, move or delete a file of the content in the user area 39. Further, a file existing in the computer device 10 on the user side can be transferred and stored in the user area 39. The operation for transferring a file from the computer device 10 to the user area 39 in this manner will be described later in detail.
  • the service provider 11 described in the present example is configured to perform charging according to the size of the user area 39 when making a contract with each user.
  • the user can purchase the content file stored in the content library 30 or the content file to be distributed from now on.
  • the content file purchased in this manner is transferred from the content library 30 to each user area 39 in the customer file storage 32 and stored as a copy.
  • a file (link file) having reference information associated with the original file existing in the content library 30 is used without duplicating and saving the content file in the user area 39. It may be created in the user area 39.
  • a link file mainly includes only reference information, and has a very small file size as compared with an original file (content file) including a moving image, a still image, or sound.
  • the customer file storage 32 having the user area 39 can be used.
  • the capacity actually consumed can be reduced.
  • the value of the used capacity of the user and the value of the remaining available capacity in the customer database shown in Fig. 5 should be changed according to the actual size of the content file purchased by the user. Is desirable. This greatly increases the amount of disk space actually consumed by customer file storage 32 while consuming the user space 39 allocated to each user as they purchase content. It is possible to save money.
  • the size of the user area 39 secured for each user in the customer file storage 32 can be changed later by changing the contract contents.
  • the customer file management server 33 manages the content files stored in each user area 39 in the customer file storage 32 in a database for each user. .
  • the customer file management server 33 performs processing such as file search, transfer, and deletion. It should be noted that the customer file management server 33 cannot be accessed directly by ordinary users.
  • each user is managed by a user ID, and the content files stored by the user of that user ID are stored in the file name, genre, file size, and storage. It is managed for each record area. Further, the customer file management server 33 performs processing for expanding or reducing the user area 39 due to a contract change, and manages a contract period.
  • the distribution management server 35 manages distribution of content data.
  • a database of distribution management information is created in the distribution management database 34 for each user.
  • the distribution management database 34 is managed by, for example, a user ID, a file name, an application date and time, a scheduled file registration date and time, a capacity, a genre, and a transfer completion date.
  • a file purchase request command is sent from the computer device 10 to the distribution management server 35 via the computer network 12, and based on the purchase request, the distribution management database is sent.
  • distribution management information is created for each user. Then, a command for copying the content file to the user area 39 of the user is given from the distribution management server 35 to the library management server 31.
  • the library management server 31 searches the content library 30 for a file of desired content, extracts the file from the content library 30 based on the search result, and transfers the file to the customer file management server 33. Then, the customer file management server 33 copies this file to the user area 39 of the customer file storage 32. At this time, as described above, the link file corresponding to the content file may be created in the user area 39 without duplicating the content file in the user area 39.
  • the purchase of the content can be realized by a process of copying a file from the content library 30 to the user area 39 of the customer file storage 32.
  • a file containing moving image content takes a long time to be transferred because the file size is large.
  • processing is performed by copying the file between servers in the same network. The process of purchasing content is completed quickly.
  • the user can access the user area 39 assigned to the user by operating the computer device 10.
  • the file of the content purchased by the user is stored in the user area 39 of the user as described above.
  • the user accesses the user area 39 assigned to the user, and downloads the purchased content file held in the user area 39 from the service provider 11 side.
  • a user area 39 for storing content is allocated to each user who has made a contract.
  • the user can view the content stored in the user area 39, or access the file to the user area 39. For example, and can enjoy various services provided by the service provider 11.
  • the computer device 10 has a function of communicating with the service provider 11 via the computer network 12 via the network 1 and the work interface 28, and a so-called web page.
  • a web browser that can display and display on the display unit 24 is installed.
  • a user with a service contract with the service provider 11 connects the computer 10 to the computer network 12 and receives a web browser to receive the service of the service provider 11. Start up and access the URL (Unifom rm Resource Locator) corresponding to the service provider 11.
  • URL Uniform Resource Locator
  • This authentication page has a box for entering a user ID entry box and a password entry box.
  • the user enters the user ID and password notified by the service provider 11 at the time of contract into the user ID entry box and password entry box, respectively, and clicks the login button with the mouse.
  • the server on the service provider 11 side (for example, the customer file management server 33 or an authentication server prepared for authentication) performs authentication processing to determine whether the user is a legitimate contractor, If you are recognized as a legitimate user, you will be sent a user homepage.
  • This user homepage is a dedicated homepage prepared for each user in order to use the service of the service provider 11.
  • This user home page displays the user ID of the user, the total capacity of the contracted user area, and the used capacity.
  • the user home page includes a display for confirming the usage status of each user's user area, a display for purchasing content, and a display for receiving various services.
  • the user checks the usage status of the user area 39
  • the purchased content files stored in the user area 39 are streamed and viewed on demand from the user; And it is possible.
  • the user When performing streaming playback, the user selects a file to be played back on the web browser, and then clicks a predetermined button. As a result, a message requesting that streaming playback of the selected file be started is sent from the computer device 10 to the service provider 11 side. This message is sent to the customer file management server 33 via the computer network 12.
  • the customer file management server 33 Upon receiving the message requesting the start of streaming playback, the customer file management server 33 retrieves the specified file from the user area 39, and stores the data in this file in a format compatible with streaming playback. Transfer to the computer device 10 by remote control. On the other hand, on the computer 10 side, an application program for performing streaming reproduction of a moving image is started. Then, the computer device 10 receives the data transmitted from the customer file management server 33, and plays back the content by an application program that performs streaming playback.
  • the library management server 31 may send data overnight.
  • a dedicated server dedicated to streaming reproduction may be prepared, and data may be transmitted from this server.
  • the file transferred by the user from the computer device 10 to the user area 39 may be streamed and reproduced in the same manner as described above.
  • Files transferred to the area 39 are not limited to streaming playback, but can be transferred (downloaded) to the computer 10 again in response to a request from the user. It is free.
  • a message requesting that the transfer of the file be started is sent from the computer device 10 to the customer management server 33 via the computer network 12.
  • the customer file management server 33 When receiving the message requesting the file transfer, the customer file management server 33 extracts the specified file from the user area 39 and transfers it to the computer 10.
  • the file transferred from the customer file management server 33 to the computer device 10 is stored in a storage device such as the HDD 23 provided in the computer device 10.
  • the distribution management server 35 Upon receiving the message requesting the purchase of the content, the distribution management server 35 updates the distribution management database described above and registers the purchase status of the content. Then, a message is sent to the library management server 31 requesting that the content be copied to the user area 39 corresponding to the purchased user.
  • the library management server 31 When the library management server 31 receives the message requesting that the content be copied, the library management server 31 searches for the corresponding content from the content library 30 and, if the content already exists in the content library 30, searches for the content. The content file is extracted and copied to a predetermined user area 39 in the customer file storage 32. This completes the purchase of the content by the user.
  • the library management server 31 sends the content to the distribution management server 35. Report the scheduled delivery date. Then, the distribution management server 35 sends a message to the library management server 31 to copy the content requested to be purchased by the user to the user area 39 at the scheduled distribution date.
  • the library management server 31 receives the message requesting the copy, the library management server 31 searches the content library 30 for a file of the corresponding content, extracts the file of the content, and retrieves the file of the customer. To a predetermined user area 39 within This allows the user Purchase of the content by is completed.
  • the content is copied from the content library 30 to the user area 39 based on the content purchase operation performed by the user.
  • the amount set for the content is reduced to the amount set for the content. Accordingly, charging processing for the user is performed.
  • the file management system 1 connects to the service provider 11 on the computer device 10 and executes a software program (hereinafter, referred to as a file transfer program) for transferring the file.
  • the file transfer program is stored in, for example, the HDD 23 of the computer device 10 and is executed by the CPU 20.
  • the viewing device 10 While performing various types of information processing in accordance with the execution procedure described in the file transfer program, the viewing device 10 performs a window operation, which will be described later, in response to a user's instruction input through the operation unit 26.
  • Various kinds of information are notified to the user by displaying on the display unit 24 icons and icons.
  • the computer device 10 exchanges various kinds of information with the server of the service provider 11 via the network interface 28 and, for example, the HDD 23 and the RAM 21.
  • a process is performed to transfer the file specified by the user existing in the service provider 11 to the service provider 11 according to the preset file transfer conditions. Details of the file transfer conditions will be described later. Here, a process in the case where a file to be transferred from the computer device 10 to the service provider 11 is specified by the user will be described.
  • a folder to be monitored is set in advance, and information about the folder, that is, a path (location information) and a folder name of the folder are stored in a predetermined storage area in the HDD 23. I have.
  • the folder to be monitored may be determined by the service provider 11 and may not be changed by the user, or an arbitrary folder may be freely set as a monitoring target by the user. Also, the number of folders to be monitored may be only one, or may be more than one.
  • a folder refers to a predetermined layer in a hierarchical file system adopted in an operating system executed by the computer device 10.
  • computer equipment
  • the file transfer program determines that the file has been transferred to the service provider 11 when the user moves or copies the file to the folder to be monitored. Since the file transfer program is configured to determine the file to be transferred in this way, for example, a file moved or copied into the monitoring target folder by the user, or a process executed on the computer device 10 Files that are created or copied in the monitoring target folder by other application programs to be transferred to the service provider 11 at any time without making the user aware of the file transfer process be able to.
  • the file transfer program transfers files in the monitoring target folder.
  • the file may be deleted as a process after the process of transferring the file to the service provider 11 is completed, or the file may be kept in the monitored folder without being deleted.
  • identification information for identifying files that have been transferred and files that have not been transferred is stored in HDD 23 or the like. It is effective to use a method in which the file is held and the file whose transfer is not completed is determined by referring to the identification information.
  • by storing the creation date and time and the update date and time of each file as this identification information it is monitored at predetermined time intervals whether or not the file existing in the monitoring target folder has been updated. It is more desirable to transfer this to the service provider 11 side. As a result, the file to be transferred can always be stored in the service provider 11 in the latest state.
  • a file indicating the original storage location may be generated in the monitoring target folder.
  • Such a file indicating the storage location of the original is generally called an alias, a shortcut, or a symlink, and has a very small size compared to the original file size. Therefore, in this case, it is possible to reduce the size of the entire monitored folder after the file transfer is completed, while leaving the file moved or copied in the monitored folder explicitly to the user. it can.
  • the file transfer program displays a file or folder corresponding to a predetermined icon displayed on the display unit 24 of the computer device 10.
  • the file or the file included in the folder may be determined to have been specified as a transfer target by the user.
  • the transfer process can be performed only for the file explicitly specified by the user, and the file to be transferred can be specified by an extremely intuitive and simple operation such as an icon drop operation. .
  • the file transfer conditions referred to by the file transfer program when transferring a file from the computer device 10 to the service provider 11 will be described.
  • information on the file transfer condition can be freely set by a user, and is stored in a predetermined storage area in the HDD 23 of the computer device 10, for example.
  • the file transfer conditions may be set in advance by the service provider 11 and may not be changed by the user, but since the user can freely set the conditions, the user can freely set the conditions.
  • the file transfer process can be started at the most suitable time that does not affect other processes, depending on the usage status of the computer overnight device 10.
  • a setting window 50 as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the screen of the display unit 24, for example.
  • the user clicks an icon associated with a file transfer program or an icon associated with a folder monitored by the file transfer program with a mouse device.
  • This is an example of a window (2) for setting information (properties) related to the file transfer program or the monitoring target folder.
  • the display processing of the setting window 50 is realized by using a function provided in an operation system operating on the computer 10.
  • the settings window 50 includes an “Upload Settings” tab S50, a “Security Settings” tab S51, and a “Proxy Settings” tab S52 in the window. Is provided.
  • a “ ⁇ K” button S53, a “cancel” button S54, and an “apply” button S55 are provided.
  • first to third selection buttons S58 to S60 for designating a transfer method of the transfer target file are provided.
  • the file transfer program performs a process of immediately and unconditionally transferring the transfer target file when the first selection button S58 is selected.
  • the second selection button S59 is selected, a process for transferring the file to be transferred is performed according to a transfer schedule described later.
  • the third selection button S60 is selected, the file is immediately transferred according to the file size of the transfer target file in the same manner as when the first selection button S58 is selected. Or the transfer is performed according to the transfer schedule in the same manner as when the second selection button S59 is selected, and the transfer process is performed according to each case.
  • FIG. 7 shows a state in which the numerical value “15” has been input in the input box S61.
  • the file transfer program immediately starts the transfer process of the file, and the size of the file to be transferred exceeds 15 MB In this case, the transfer process of the file is started according to the transfer schedule.
  • the transfer schedule can be set by a scheduler button S62 provided in the file transfer condition setting area S56.
  • the details of the case where this scheduler button S62 is selected will be described later.
  • the transfer schedule setting window 70 includes a schedule selection box S71 for selecting schedule contents, a "save” button S72, and a “cancel” button S73. Is provided.
  • the "Save” button S72 is selected by the user, the contents of the transfer schedule specified by the transfer schedule setting window 70 are saved, and the display returns to the previous setting window 50.
  • "Cancell" When the button S73 is selected, the program returns to the previous setting window 50 without reflecting the contents of the transfer schedule specified by the transfer schedule setting window 70 to the file transfer program. In this case, the file transfer program operates according to the previously specified transfer schedule.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates a state in which a transfer schedule of “daily” is designated by the schedule selection box S71.
  • a start time input box S80 for inputting the time to start the transfer processing of the file to be transferred, and the elapsed time from the start of the transfer processing until it is stopped
  • a transfer duration input box S81, S82 for inputting a time and a start date input box S83 for specifying how many days to start the transfer process are provided.
  • the start time input box S80 the time “9:27” is input, and in the transfer duration input boxes S81, S82, the time "12 hours 0 minutes” is input, and the start is started.
  • the file transfer program starts the transfer process at 9:27 every day, and performs the transfer process according to the transfer schedule of stopping the transfer process after 12 hours. It will be.
  • the display contents of the schedule setting window 70 are as shown in FIG. That is, in this case, a plurality of day selection boxes S84 for selecting the day on which the transfer processing is to be started are provided.
  • the time “9:27” is input to the start time input box S80, and “12: 00” is input to the transfer duration input boxes S81 and S82. 0 minutes "is entered,” Every week “is entered in the start date input box S83, and" Tuesday “and” Wednesday "are selected in the day of the week selection box S84. Is shown. In other words, in this case, the file transfer program starts the transfer process at 9:27 on every Tuesday and Wednesday, and stops the transfer process after 12 hours, according to the transfer schedule. Will be performed.
  • the time “9:27” is input in the start time input box S80, and the time “12 hours 0 minutes” is input in the transfer duration input boxes S81 and S82.
  • the file transfer program starts the transfer process at 9:27 on the first day of each month, and stops the transfer process after 12 hours, according to the transfer schedule. Will do.
  • the display contents of the schedule setting window 70 are as shown in FIG. That is, in this case, the start time input box S for specifying how many minutes after the computer device 10 has entered an idle state in which no other process has been executed by the user before starting the transfer process. 8 5 are provided.
  • the time “12 hours 0 minutes” is input to the transfer duration input pox S81, S82, and the designation “one minute later” is input to the start time input box S85. It shows the state where it was turned on. That is, in this case, the file transfer program determines that the computer device 10 is in the idle state.
  • Transfer processing is started according to a transfer schedule that starts transfer processing one minute after the transfer and stops transfer processing after a lapse of 12 hours.
  • the file transfer program terminates the transfer operation when all the transfer processing of the file to be transferred is completed, even if the elapsed time until the transfer processing is stopped is specified as described above. do it. That is, if the file transfer processing is being performed when the time until the transfer processing is stopped has elapsed, the transfer processing of this file is stopped.
  • a resume function is provided between the file transfer program and the service provider 11 to resume the transfer of subsequent files from the middle of the transferred file if the file transfer is interrupted. I have.
  • the setting window 50 has the display contents as shown in FIG. 12 when the “security setting” tab S 51 is selected. That is,
  • “Security Settings” tab In the area secured by S51, there is a user ID input box S9 for inputting a user ID and password used for authentication when connecting to a predetermined connection provider (ISP). There are provided a 0 and a pass entry box S91 and an ISP selection box S92 for selecting an ISP to be used.
  • ISP connection provider
  • the ISP with which the user contracts to connect the convenience store device 10 to the computer network 12 and the service provider 11 are one-to-one. It is assumed that they are supported. That is, in this example, for each ISP contracted by the user, It is possible to use a separate file management system 1. For this reason, the user can switch and use the file transfer service provided by each ISP by specifying in the ISP selection box S92 to be used when contracting with multiple ISPs. It is said that.
  • the setting window 50 has the display contents as shown in FIG. 13 in a state where the “proxy setting” tab S52 is selected. That is, in the area secured by the “Proxy setting” tab S 51, a proxy use selection box S 1 for selecting whether or not to use the proxy when connecting to the computer network 12. 0 0 and an address input box S 1 0 1 for inputting an address, a port number, a user ID, and a passcode required when connecting to the proxy when using the proxy. , A port number input box S102, a user ID input box S103, and a password input box S104.
  • the file transfer conditions set by the setting window 50 and the transfer schedule setting window 70 described above are stored in, for example, a predetermined storage in the HDD 23 of the computer 10. Stored in the area. Then, the file transfer program performs a process of transferring the transfer target file to the service provider 11 according to the file transfer conditions.
  • FIG. 14 information and files exchanged between the computer device 10 and the service provider 11 by executing the file transfer program on the computer device 10 will be described with reference to FIG. I will explain it.
  • the file transfer program When the file transfer program starts the operation of transferring the file to be transferred in accordance with the file transfer conditions, it establishes a transmission path between the computer device 10 and the service provider 11. By transmitting the user ID and password entered in the setting window 50 shown in FIG. 12 to the customer file management server 33 of the service provider 11, the customer file management server 33. It requests authentication from 3 and requests that file transfer be started (step S200).
  • the customer file management server 33 performs authentication based on the user ID and password received from the computer device 10, and determines whether or not the user is a legitimate user. As a result of this determination, if the authentication is correctly performed, the customer file management server 33 refers to the customer data base shown in FIG. Check the capacity. Then, the customer file management server 33 sends to the computer 10 a message indicating that the authentication has been correctly performed and the file transfer is permitted, and information on the remaining available capacity (step S201). .
  • the file transfer program checks whether or not the transfer target file is within the range of the available remaining capacity notified from the customer file management server 33, and, together with the user ID, uploads the file to the upload management server.
  • the process of transferring (uploading) the transfer target file to 37 is started (step S202).
  • the up management server 37 is transmitted from the computer 10. This data is temporarily stored while checking whether the received data is correctly received. If the file transfer process is interrupted for some reason, the transferred file is retained, and the next file transfer request from the computer-side device 10 side file transfer program receives the transferred data. When this is done, the file transfer program is requested to restart the transfer process from the position after the interruption. That is, in this example, it is assumed that the upload management server 37 and the file transfer program on the computer device 10 side have a so-called resume function.
  • the upload management server 37 sends a message requesting that the temporarily stored transfer target file be transferred to the user area 39 corresponding to the user when the transfer processing of the transfer target file has all been correctly completed. It is transmitted to the customer file management server 33 (step S203).
  • the customer file management server 33 changes the value of the remaining capacity available to the user in the customer database shown in FIG. 5, and stores the transfer target file in the customer file storage 32.
  • the upload management server 37 is notified of information on the storage location and the like (step S204).
  • the upload management server 37 stores the file transferred from the file transfer program on the computer 10 in the customer file storage 32. Transfer to the user area 39 assigned to the user and store it (Step S205)
  • the upload management server 37 sends a message indicating that the transfer target file has been correctly transferred to the user area 39 to the file transfer program on the computer 10 (step S20). 6).
  • the file transfer program to be executed starts the transfer process based on the file transfer conditions, and the file is transferred from the computer device 10 to the service provider 11 by the above-described procedure.
  • the user can freely set the file size of the transfer target file, the transfer schedule, and the like. For this reason, for example, a small-sized file that requires relatively little resource consumption by the computer device 10 during the transfer process starts transfer immediately, and a relatively large-sized file that consumes relatively large resources. Can start the transfer according to the transfer schedule. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation that occurs when the processing capability of the computer device 10 is lost to the transfer process and it becomes difficult to continue other operations as soon as the transfer process starts. .
  • This allows the user to save files to the user area 39 located at a remote location via the computer network 12 in the same manner as when saving to the HDD 23 or the like in the computer device 10.
  • the file storage service provided by the service provider 11 without the need to pay special attention even when transferring large files or a large number of files. (Storage service).
  • the service provider 11 can improve the convenience of the user as described above, the service provider 11 can promote the use of the file storage service by the user, increase the number of users who subscribe to the service, and It can lead users to move to higher capacity and higher price contracts.
  • the embodiment of the present invention has been described by focusing on the processing operations in the computer 10 constituting the file management system 1 and various servers provided in the service provider 11.
  • the present invention relates to various file transfer systems having the same configuration as the file management system 1 and various file transfer methods realized by performing the same processes as those employed in the file management system 1. It goes without saying that it can be widely applied.
  • the program may be stored in various recording media and provided.
  • a file included in a content library or a file in a storage area set for a user in a file storage unit in response to a request operation by a user of a computer device is stored in a file management unit. Can be transferred to the computer device on the user side. Further, when transferring a file from the computer to the file management unit, the file specified by the user can be transferred in accordance with a preset file transfer condition. Therefore, by setting an appropriate condition as the file transfer condition, no other work is performed by the user on the file transfer process that consumes a large amount of computing power, memory capacity, or network bandwidth. It can be executed at any time: Therefore, a smooth working environment can be continuously provided to the user.

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La présente invention concerne un système de gestion de fichiers et un procédé de gestion de fichiers permettant de transférer efficacement des fichiers d'un ordinateur côté utilisateur à un serveur côté fournisseur de service. Une pluralité d'ordinateurs (10) et un fournisseur de service (11) sont connectés via un réseau d'ordinateurs (12). Lorsqu'un fichier est transféré (téléchargé) de l'ordinateur (10) côté utilisateur à une zone utilisateur (39) configurée dans un stockage (32) de fichiers client côté fournisseur de service (11), le fichier à transférer est transféré vers un serveur (37) de gestion de téléchargement conformément à des conditions de transfert de fichiers préalablement configurées et, après que le fichier est normalement transféré, le fichier à transférer est transféré vers la zone utilisateur (39).
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