JP6552162B2 - Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus or the like that outputs a screen or the like for state transition.

  Conventionally, for example, in recruiting human resources, a system has been developed that supports browsing, inputting, and editing of information necessary for an interview such as applicant entry data, interview results, and evaluation (see Non-Patent Document 1). ).

“Recruitment Revolution”, [online], SOFTBANK TELECOM Corp., [Search May 12, 2014], Internet [URL: http://tm.softbank.jp/cloud/saas/revolution/]

  Conventional systems and the like do not have a highly usable user interface for generating state transitions in a predetermined process. Therefore, in a conventional system or the like, an input operation for generating a state transition in a predetermined process is troublesome.

  The information processing apparatus according to the first aspect of the invention is information having two or more pieces of state identification information that is information for identifying a state, and stores state transition information that is information indicating a state transition that is a transition of two or more states. Information for transition to the next state in the state transition is input in association with the state transition information storage unit to be performed and one or more of each of the two or more pieces of state identification information 1 is information having a screen information storage unit that stores state transition screen information that is information indicating a state transition screen that is a screen, and current state identification information that is state identification information that identifies the current state that is the current state. The current state possession information storage unit for storing the current state possession information described above, a first output unit for outputting the current state possession information, and an instruction for the current state identification information output by the first output unit are received. A first receiving unit to attach, a second output unit that outputs state transition screen information corresponding to current state identification information when the first receiving unit receives an instruction, and an output of state transition screen information by the second output unit When the second reception unit that receives input of information on the state transition screen displayed by the second reception unit receives information input, the current state identification information stored in the current state possession information storage unit, The information processing apparatus includes: an information updating unit that updates state identification information that identifies the next state of the state identified by the current state identification information using the state transition information.

  Such a configuration can provide a highly usable user interface for generating state transitions in a predetermined process.

  Further, in the information processing apparatus according to the second invention, in contrast to the first invention, the current state possession information includes current state identification information and static information that is information unaffected by state transition. The current state possession information storage unit also stores current state possession screen information that is information indicating a current state possession screen that is a screen for outputting current state possession information having current state identification information and static information. The first output unit is an information processing apparatus that outputs current state possession screen information.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a highly usable user interface for generating a state transition in a predetermined process.

  Further, in the information processing apparatus according to the third aspect of the invention, in contrast to the first or second aspect of the invention, the current state possession information is a record constituting the database, and the current state identification information is one of the attribute values of the record. Information processing apparatus.

  Such a configuration can provide a highly usable user interface for generating state transitions in a predetermined process.

  Further, in the information processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, for any one of the first to third inventions, the first output unit updates the current state identification information being output by the information update unit. This is an information processing device that outputs in place of the state identification information for identifying the state.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a highly usable user interface for generating a state transition in a predetermined process.

  In the information processing apparatus according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the state identification information is information for identifying a phase in the recruitment activity, and the state transition information is the recruitment activity for any one of the first to fourth inventions. It is the information processing apparatus which is the information which shows the transition of the phase in.

  Such a configuration can provide a highly usable user interface for generating the phase transition in the recruitment activity.

  In the information processing apparatus according to the sixth aspect of the invention, for any one of the first to fourth aspects, the state identification information is information for identifying a phase in the development activity, and the state transition information is the development activity. It is the information processing apparatus which is the information which shows the transition of the phase in.

  Such a configuration can provide a highly usable user interface for generating a phase transition in a development activity.

  Further, in the information processing apparatus according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, with respect to any one of the first to sixth aspects, the state transition information also indicates a state transition from one state to any of two or more states. Current state identification information that includes information and identifies the current state, two or more next state identification information that is state identification information that identifies the next state of the current state, and any one of two or more next from the current state The information updating unit has the information received by the second receiving unit as the current state identification information selected by the instruction received by the first receiving unit. It is determined which of two or more corresponding state transition conditions is satisfied, and the next state identification information corresponding to the state transition conditions determined to be satisfied is acquired from the state transition information storage unit and stored in the current state possession information storage unit Being done The current state identification information is an information processing apparatus that updates the acquired next state identification information.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a highly usable user interface for generating a transition from one state to any two or more states in a predetermined process.

  According to the information processing apparatus and the like according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a highly usable user interface for generating a state transition in a predetermined process.

Block diagram of information processing apparatus 1 according to Embodiment 1 A flowchart for explaining the overall operation of the information processing apparatus 1 Flowchart explaining acquisition processing of same state transition screen information Figure showing an example of same state transition information Figure showing an example of same state transition screen information The figure which shows the example of the same current state possession information The figure which shows the example of the same current state possession screen Figure showing an example of the same state transition screen The figure which shows the example of the same current state possession information The figure which shows the example of the same current state possession screen Figure showing an example of the same state transition screen Figure showing an example of same state transition information Block diagram of the terminal device 2 Conceptual diagram of the information processing system 3 Overview of the computer system Block diagram of the same computer system

  Hereinafter, embodiments of an information processing apparatus and the like according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, since the component which attached | subjected the same code | symbol in embodiment performs the same operation | movement, description may be abbreviate | omitted again. In addition, the format, content, and the like of each information described in this embodiment are merely examples, and the format, content, and the like are not limited as long as the meaning of each information can be indicated.

Embodiment 1
In the present embodiment, an information processing apparatus 1 will be described. When an instruction for information identifying a state is issued, the information processing device 1 outputs a screen for transitioning from the state to the next state. Then, when a predetermined input is performed on the screen, the information processing apparatus 1 updates the current state to the next state.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an information processing apparatus 1 in the present embodiment. The information processing apparatus 1 includes a state transition information storage unit 11, a screen information storage unit 12, a current state possession information storage unit 13, a first output unit 14, a first reception unit 15, a second output unit 16, and a second reception unit 17. , Information updating unit 18.

  State transition information is stored in the state transition information storage unit 11. The state transition information is information indicating a state transition. A state transition is a transition between two or more states. The state transition may be referred to as a workflow, for example. The state transition information is information having two or more pieces of state identification information. The state identification information is information for identifying a state. The state identification information is, for example, a state name or a state ID.

  Also, two or more states usually transition from the current state to the next state. In addition, from the next state after the transition, the state normally transitions to the next state. Accordingly, two or more pieces of state identification information included in the state transition information usually have an order. In other words, the state transition information has an order of two or more pieces of state identification information. “To have an order” means, for example, that two or more pieces of state identification information are associated with information indicating an order. Also, “having order” means, for example, as in a so-called list structure, two or more pieces of state identification information correspond to state identification information for identifying the next state, a pointer to the state identification information, etc. It may be The state transition information may include, for example, two or more pieces of state identification information and one or more pieces of link information indicating a directed link between two states identified by the two pieces of state identification information. . Note that the above pointer may be regarded as link information.

  The state is a state in a predetermined process. In addition, the state includes a phase in a process, an object at one point in time in a changing object, etc. A phase may be referred to as a process, a step, a status, or the like.

  The state is, for example, a phase (state) in recruitment activity. Recruitment activities are activities for recruiting human resources in a company. The state in the recruitment activity is, for example, an action for the applicant for employment or an action for information obtained from the applicant for employment. The status of the recruitment activity includes, for example, confirmation of an entry sheet (resume), screening of applicants using the entry sheet, provision of an interview opportunity for applicants for employment, notification of employment, and the like. In this case, the state transition information indicates a state transition in the recruiting activity. In this case, the state identification information identifies the state in the recruitment activity.

  The state is, for example, a phase (state) in the development activity. Development activities include, for example, software development and hardware development. Moreover, the object of development in the development activity is not questioned. The status in the development activity is, for example, requirement definition, external design, internal design, coding, unit test, integration test, and the like. In this case, the state transition information indicates a state transition in the development activity. In this case, the state identification information identifies a state in the development activity.

  The state is, for example, a state in business. The state in the business includes, for example, an order received, confirmation of inventory status, order confirmation, preparation for product shipment, product shipment, and the like. In this case, the state transition information indicates a state transition in business. In this case, the state identification information identifies the state in the business.

  As described above, the state transition indicated by the state transition information and the target of the state may have two or more states and may be an activity or the like at which the two or more states transition.

  The screen information storage unit 12 stores one or more state transition screen information. The state transition screen information is information indicating the state transition screen. The state transition screen is a screen for transitioning to the next state in the state transition. Furthermore, the state transition screen is a screen for inputting information for transitioning to the next state in the state transition. In addition, it can be said that the state transition screen is, for example, a screen for performing an operation corresponding to the current state. That is, the state transition screen has, for example, one or more operation items such as input items and selection items. The input item is, for example, a text box for inputting characters (text). Further, the selection item is, for example, a radio button or check box for selecting an item, or a button for displaying a predetermined dialog. Further, the input item may be referred to as a field, a box, an input form, or the like. Also, the selection item may be called, for example, a button, an anchor, a menu item, a selection form, or the like. Further, the operation item may be referred to as an operation form, for example.

  Moreover, the data format of state transition screen information is not ask | required. The data format may be, for example, HTML, XML, an image (eg, JPEG, PNG, BMP, etc.).

  The state transition screen information is stored in the screen information storage unit 12 in association with, for example, one or more pieces of state identification information among two or more pieces of state identification information included in the state transition information. The two or more pieces of state identification information are state identification information stored in the state transition information storage unit 11. That is, each state transition screen information stored in the screen information storage unit 12 is associated with any one of two or more pieces of state identification information stored in the state transition information storage unit 11. In other words, the state transition screen information stored in the screen information storage unit 12 may not correspond to all of the two or more pieces of state identification information stored in the state transition information storage unit 11. State transition screen information may be associated with one or more of the two or more pieces of state identification information. Note that state transition screen information is not normally associated with the state identification information indicating the last state in the state transition.

  Further, the information input by the input item or the selection item included in the state transition screen or the content or type of the selected information is not limited. The information may be, for example, contents and types necessary for transition to the next state.

  For example, when the state identification information identifies the provision of an interview opportunity for the applicant, the state transition screen corresponding to the state identification information may include, for example, the name of the person in charge of the interview, the date and time of the interview, and the place of the interview. Input items and selection items.

  For example, when the state identification information identifies a request definition, the state transition screen corresponding to the state identification information includes, for example, a client name, a name of a person in charge of the request definition, and an interview for the request definition. It has input items and selection items such as the date and time performed from the client and the date and time when the request definition is completed.

  The current state possession information storage unit 13 stores one or more current state possession information. The current state holding information is information having current state identification information. The current state identification information is information for identifying the current state. The current state is the current state. The current state identification information is one of two or more pieces of state identification information stored in the state transition information storage unit 11.

  For example, when the state transition indicated by the state transition information is a state transition in the recruitment activity, and the current state is provision of an interview opportunity for the applicant for employment, the current state identification information indicates that the current state is , Identify that it is an opportunity for an interview for prospective applicants.

  In addition, for example, when the state transition indicated by the state transition information is a state transition in the development activity, and the current state is an internal design, the current state identification information indicates that the current state is an internal design Identify that.

  Further, for example, the state sequentially changes from the first state in the state transition to the last state in the state transition. Also, when the current state is the initial state, the current state identification information is information for identifying the initial state. Therefore, the initial value of the current identification information included in the current state possession information is usually current identification information for identifying the first state.

  Moreover, if the current state possession information is, for example, information having current state identification information, the format or content thereof is not questioned. The current state possession information is, for example, a record that constitutes a database. In this case, the current state identification information is one of the attribute values of the record.

  Further, the current state possession information may include static information, for example. Static information is information that is not affected by state transitions. The “transition of state” may be, for example, update of state, change of state, change of state, or the like. The static information is, for example, information that does not change with the transition of the state. That is, the static information may be, for example, information that does not change with state transition, but changes with the passage of time, for example. The static information may be information that changes with the transition of the state and changes with the passage of time, for example. The static information is, for example, a so-called ID, a user name, a creation date and time of the current state retention information, and an update date and time of the current state retention information.

  Also, for example, when the current state holding information is a record constituting a database, the static information is one of the attribute values of the record.

  Further, the current state possession information storage unit 13 may store, for example, current state possession screen information. The current state possession screen information is information indicating the current state possession screen. The current state possession screen is a screen for outputting current state possession information. It can be said that the screen for outputting the current state possession information is, for example, a screen having the current state possession information or a screen on which the current state possession information is arranged. The current state holding screen is displayed, for example, by outputting the current state holding screen information. Further, the current state possession screen may be referred to as a dashboard, for example.

  Also, the current state possession screen information usually has current state possession information. Also, the current state holding screen information may not have, for example, the current state holding information. In this case, the current state possession screen displayed by outputting the current state possession screen information only needs to have the current state possession information.

  The current state possession screen information usually has static information. Further, the current state possession screen information may not include static information, for example. In this case, the current state possessing screen displayed by outputting the current state possessing screen information may have static information.

  Note that the output of the current state possession screen information is performed by the first output unit 14 described later. Also, the current state holding screen information may be considered to be included in the current state holding information.

  In addition, the format or style in which the current state identification information, static information, and the like are arranged on the current state possession screen does not matter. The current state identification information, static information, and the like are arranged, for example, in the form of a table or in the form of so-called tiles on the current state holding screen. Further, in the current state holding screen, the position where the current state identification information and the static information are arranged is usually fixed. For example, when the current state possession information is a record constituting the database, the position where the current state identification information is arranged on the current state possession screen is preferably, for example, the rightmost column of the table. Further, in the current state holding screen, for example, the position where the current state identification information or the static information is arranged may not be fixed.

  The first output unit 14 outputs information. This information is usually current state possession information. The current state holding information is the current state holding information stored in the current state holding information storage unit 13. The current state possession information has current state identification information. Therefore, as a result of outputting the current state possession information, current state identification information is also output.

  Further, the information output by the first output unit 14 may be, for example, current state holding screen information. The current state possession screen information is current state possession screen information stored in the current state possession information storage unit 13. The current state possession screen information is information indicating the current state possession screen. The current state possession screen is a screen for outputting current state possession information. Therefore, when the first output unit 14 outputs the current state possession screen information, the current state possession screen is displayed. As a result, current state possession information is also output.

  Also, with output, display on a display, projection using a projector, printing on a printer, transmission to an external device, storage on a recording medium, delivery of processing results to other processing devices or other programs, etc. And so on. It is assumed that the output target is finally presented to the user for transmission, accumulation, and delivery of the processing result.

  The first reception unit 15 receives an instruction. The instruction is, for example, a current state selection instruction. The current state selection instruction is an instruction for current state identification information. Also, it can be said that the current state selection instruction is, for example, an instruction to select current state identification information. The current state identification information is the current state identification information output by the first output unit 14. For example, when the first output unit 14 outputs current state possession screen information, the first reception unit 15 accepts a current state selection instruction via the current state possession screen.

  Acceptance refers to acquisition of information input from an input device such as a touch panel or a keyboard, acquisition of information stored in a recording medium such as an optical disk, magnetic disk, or semiconductor memory, via a wired or wireless communication line. It is a concept that includes reception of information transmitted in the same manner.

  Moreover, the 1st reception part 15 may receive information, for example. The information is, for example, update information. The update information is information for updating static information. In other words, the static information is updated by update information, for example. The update information is input with respect to static information, for example. Moreover, the update by update information is the update to update information, the update accompanying the said update, etc., for example. The update accompanying the update is, for example, update of update date and time. The static information is updated by the update information, for example, by the information update unit 18 described later.

  The second output unit 16 outputs state transition screen information corresponding to the state identified by the current state identification information selected by the current state selection instruction. The current state selection instruction is the current state selection instruction accepted by the first acceptance unit 15. The state transition screen information is screen information indicating a screen for transitioning from the current state identified by the current state identification information to the next state of the current state. The state transition screen information is state transition screen information stored in the screen information storage unit 12. That is, the second output unit 16 outputs state transition screen information when the first reception unit 15 receives a current state selection instruction. Further, the state transition screen is displayed by outputting the state transition screen information.

  Specifically, the second output unit 16 acquires, for example, current state identification information selected by the current state selection instruction received by the first reception unit 15 from the current state possessing information storage unit 13. Then, the second output unit 16 acquires the state transition screen information corresponding to the current state identification information from the screen information storage unit 12. Then, the second output unit 16 outputs the state transition screen information.

  The first output unit 14 outputs the current state holding information stored in the current state holding information storage unit 13. Therefore, for example, the second output unit 16 may obtain, from the first output unit 14, current state identification information selected by the current state selection instruction.

  In addition, there may be cases where the state transition screen information is not associated with two or more pieces of state identification information stored in the state transition information storage unit 11. Therefore, when the state transition screen information corresponding to the current state identification information selected by the current state selection instruction can be acquired, the second output unit 16 outputs the state transition screen information.

  For example, when the second receiving unit 17 described later receives a screen non-display instruction, the second output unit 16 may end the output of the state transition screen information. The screen non-display instruction is an instruction to hide the state transition screen displayed by the output of the state transition screen information. The screen non-display instruction is, for example, an instruction indicating that input of input information has been completed, and may be an instruction to hide the state transition screen as a result. Further, as a result of ending the output of the state transition screen information, the state transition screen is not displayed.

  When the first output unit 14 outputs the current state possession screen information, the second output unit 16 displays the state transition screen so that the state transition screen is displayed so as to be superimposed on the current state possession screen, for example. It is preferred to output the information. That is, for example, the second output unit 16 preferably outputs the state transition screen information so that the state transition screen is displayed in a modal mode (modal dialog).

  In addition, although the state transition screen information output by the second output unit 16 and the current state holding screen information or the current state holding information output by the first output unit 14 are normally output to different windows, the same window is output. May be output. In such a case, the state transition screen information and the current state holding screen information or the current state holding information are normally output to different areas of one window.

  The second reception unit 17 receives information. The information is, for example, input information. Input information is information input to the state transition screen. The input information is 1 or 2 or more. The state transition screen is a state transition screen displayed by the output of the state transition screen information by the second output unit 16. In other words, the second reception unit 17 receives input of one or more information on the state transition screen. Moreover, the 2nd reception part 17 receives 1 or 2 or more input information via a state transition screen.

  Moreover, the 2nd reception part 17 may receive an instruction | indication, for example. The instruction is, for example, a screen non-display instruction. Moreover, the 2nd reception part 17 receives a screen non-display instruction | indication via a state transition screen.

  For example, the second reception unit 17 may receive a screen non-display instruction when the received input information satisfies a predetermined condition (hereinafter referred to as a state transition condition as appropriate). In this case, the state transition condition and the screen non-display instruction are stored in a predetermined storage area. Then, the second reception unit 17 determines whether the received input information satisfies the state transition condition. And when satisfy | filling, the 2nd reception part 17 receives screen non-display instruction.

  The state transition condition is a condition regarding one or more input information. The state transition conditions include, for example, that the type of input information matches a predetermined type, that the number of input information is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, and a format or rule in which input information is predetermined. Such as to meet. In other words, the state transition condition is, for example, that the second receiving unit 17 has received a predetermined type of input information, or that the second receiving unit 17 has received a predetermined number or more of input information, For example, the second receiving unit 17 has received input information satisfying a predetermined format or rule. Furthermore, in other words, the state transition condition is, for example, that information input and information selection have been performed for a predetermined input item and operation item on the state transition screen, and a predetermined number of inputs or more are input. For example, information is input and information is selected for the item and operation item, and information that satisfies a predetermined format, rule, or the like is input for a predetermined input item.

  The information update unit 18 updates the current state identification information stored in the current state possession information storage unit 13 when the second reception unit 17 receives input information. When the second accepting unit 17 accepts input information, the second accepting unit 17 may accept one or more pieces of input information, for example, even if the determination process is performed on one or more pieces of input information. It does not have to be. Note that the determination processing includes, for example, determination of whether input of necessary input information has been completed, determination of whether input of necessary input information has been correctly performed, or the like. The case where the determination process is not performed is, for example, that the current state identification information is updated when a predetermined button such as input completion is pressed.

  In addition, the information update unit 18 normally has current state identification information stored in the current state possession information storage unit 13 when one or more input information received by the second reception unit 17 satisfies a state transition condition. Update The case where the state transition condition is satisfied is, for example, the case where the second reception unit 17 receives input information necessary to transition to the next state. Also, “update current state identification information” means that current state identification information is used as state identification information (hereinafter referred to as next state identification information as appropriate) for identifying the next state corresponding to the current state identification information. It is to update. The next state identification information corresponding to the current state identification information is state identification information that identifies the next state of the state identified by the current state identification information.

  The information update unit 18 updates the current state identification information using the next state transition information. The next state transition information is state transition information stored in the state transition information storage unit 11. The update of the current state identification information is, for example, updating the output current state identification information to the next state identification information. Also, updating usually means changing, correcting, and rewriting. The update may be, for example, adding the state identification information (next state identification information) of the new current state while leaving the old state identification information (current state identification information).

  Specifically, the information updating unit 18 determines, for example, whether or not the input of one or more pieces of input information has been completed in the state transition screen. The determination is, for example, a determination as to whether the second reception unit 17 has received one or more input information that satisfies the state transition condition. In addition, the determination may be, for example, a determination as to whether or not the second accepting unit 17 accepts a screen non-display instruction. When the input is completed, the information update unit 18 acquires the next state identification information from the state transition information storage unit 11. The next state identification information is, for example, state identification information indicating that the next order of the selected current state identification information is based on the order of the state transition information. Then, the information updating unit 18 updates the current state identification information stored in the current state possession information storage unit 13 to the acquired next state identification information.

  Further, as a result of the update of the current state identification information by the information update unit 18, the current state possession information output by the first output unit 14 is updated. That is, when the information update unit 18 updates the current state identification information to the next state identification information, the first output unit 14 outputs the next state identification information instead of the current state identification information that is output. At this time, for example, the first output unit 14 may output the current state possession information updated by the information update unit 18 instead of the current state possession information being output. At this time, the first output unit 14 outputs, for example, current state possession screen information having the current state possession information updated by the information update unit 18 instead of the current state possession screen information being output. It is also good.

  The information updating unit 18 may update the current identification information, for example, immediately before the state transition screen is not displayed. In addition, the information update unit 18 may update the current identification information immediately after the state transition screen is hidden, for example. When the state transition screen is not displayed, the information updating unit 18 updates the current identification information, for example, immediately after the first receiving unit 15 receives a current state selection instruction.

  Note that the state transition information storage unit 11, the screen information storage unit 12, and the current state possession information storage unit 13 are preferably non-volatile recording media, but can also be realized by volatile recording media. Moreover, the process in which predetermined information is memorize | stored in the state transition information storage part 11 etc. does not ask | require. For example, the predetermined information may be stored in the state transition information storage unit 11 or the like via a recording medium, a communication line, an input device, or the like.

  Moreover, you may think that the 1st output part 14 and the 2nd output part 16 include output devices, such as a display and a speaker, and may not include it. The first output unit 14 or the like may be realized by driver software of an output device, or driver software of an output device and an output device.

  Moreover, the input means such as information and instructions in the first receiving unit 15 and the second receiving unit 17 may be anything such as a menu screen or a keyboard. The first reception unit 15 and the like can be realized by control software of a menu screen or a device driver of an input unit such as a keyboard.

  In addition, the information update unit 18 can usually be realized by an MPU, a memory, or the like. The processing procedure of the information updating unit 18 and the like is usually realized by software, and the software is recorded on a recording medium such as a ROM. The information updating unit 18 and the like may be realized by hardware (dedicated circuit).

  Next, the overall operation of the information processing apparatus 1 will be described using a flowchart. Note that the i-th information in the predetermined information is described as “information [i]”. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the overall operation of the information processing apparatus 1.

  (Step S201) The information processing apparatus 1 determines whether or not the first receiving unit 15 has received a current state output instruction. The current state output instruction is an instruction to output current state possession information. If accepted, the process proceeds to step S202; otherwise, the process returns to step S201.

  (Step S202) The first output unit 14 outputs the current state possession information stored in the current state possession information storage unit 13.

  (Step S203) The second output unit 16 determines whether the first receiving unit 15 receives a current state selection instruction. If accepted, the process proceeds to step S204; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S211.

  (Step S204) The second output unit 16 acquires current state identification information selected by the current state selection instruction received in step S203. Then, the second output unit 16 acquires the state transition screen information corresponding to the current state identification information from the screen information storage unit 12. Details of this processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  (Step S205) The second output unit 16 determines whether or not state transition screen information corresponding to the current state identification information selected by the current state selection instruction received in step S203 can be acquired. If it can be obtained, the process proceeds to step S206; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S209.

  (Step S206) The second output unit 16 outputs the state transition screen information acquired in Step S204.

  (Step S207) The information updating unit 18 determines whether the second receiving unit 17 has received input information. If accepted, the process proceeds to step S208; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S213.

  (Step S208) The information update unit 18 determines whether or not the input information received in step S207 satisfies the state transition condition. If it satisfies, the process proceeds to step S209, and if not, the process returns to step S207.

  (Step S209) The information update unit 18 acquires the next state identification information corresponding to the current state identification information selected by the current state selection instruction received in Step S203 from the state transition information storage unit 11.

  (Step S210) The information update unit 18 updates the current state identification information stored in the current state possession information storage unit 13 to the next state identification information acquired in step S209. Then, the process returns to step S203.

  (Step S211) The information update unit 18 determines whether or not the first reception unit 15 has received update information for static information. If accepted, the process proceeds to step S212, and if not, the process returns to step S203.

  (Step S212) The information updating unit 18 updates the static information for which the update information has been received in step S211 with the update information. Then, the process returns to step S203.

  (Step S213) The second output unit 16 determines whether the second receiving unit 17 has received a screen non-display instruction. If accepted, the process proceeds to step S214; otherwise, the process returns to step S203.

  (Step S214) The second output unit 16 ends the output of the state transition screen information. As a result, the state transition screen is hidden. Then, the process returns to step S203.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 2, the process may be terminated by powering off or a process termination interrupt.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the state transition screen information acquisition process in step S204 of the flowchart of FIG. In the flowchart of FIG. 3, it is assumed that m pieces of state identification information are stored in the state transition information storage unit 11.

  (Step S301) The second output unit 16 sets 1 to the counter i.

  (Step S302) The second output unit 16 determines whether the state identification information [i] is the same as the current state identification information. If they are the same, the process proceeds to step S303, and if not, the process proceeds to step S305.

  (Step S303) The second output unit 16 determines whether or not the state transition screen information corresponding to the state identification information [i] is stored in the screen information storage unit 12. If it is stored, the process proceeds to step S304. If not, the process proceeds to step S305.

  (Step S304) The second output unit 16 acquires state transition screen information [i], which is state transition screen information corresponding to the state identification information [i], from the screen information storage unit 12.

  (Step S305) The second output unit 16 determines whether i is m. If m, the process returns to the upper process, and if not, the process proceeds to step S306.

  (Step S306) The second output unit 16 increments i by one. Then, the process returns to step S302.

  Note that the overall operation of the information processing apparatus 1 described above is merely an example. That is, the entire operation of the information processing apparatus 1 is not limited to the above description.

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Next, a specific example of the operation of the information processing device 1 will be described. In this specific example, it is assumed that the state transition information shown in FIG. 4 is stored in the state transition information storage unit 11. The state transition information has an ID for uniquely identifying a record, and state identification information (item name: state). Further, the state transition information has an order of state identification information. The said order shall be shown by ID. Further, it is assumed that state transition screen information is associated with each state identification information from “ID = 001” to “ID = 004” in FIG. 4. The state transition screen information is assumed to be stored in the screen information storage unit 12. Further, it is assumed that the state transition screen information is as shown in FIG. In FIG. 5, state transition screen information (item name: screen) is a file name of state transition screen information. Further, in the state transition screen information, an ID for uniquely identifying a record is associated with state identification information (item name: state).

  Further, in the present specific example, it is assumed that current state possession information shown in FIG. 6 is stored in the current state possession information storage unit 13. The current state possession information is information for managing the state of the recruitment activity for the recruitment applicant. In addition, the current state possession information includes an ID for uniquely identifying the record, a name of the applicant (item name: name), an age of the applicant (item name: age), and It has gender (item name: gender), record creation date / time, record update date / time, and status identification information (item name: status). The state identification information is current state identification information. Moreover, information other than state identification information among the information which the said current state possession information has is static information.

  In this specific example, the information processing apparatus 1 is a so-called Web server. That is, the user performs an operation on the screen via a so-called Web browser, for example.

  First, it is assumed that the user starts a Web browser and performs an operation for displaying current state possession information. Then, the first reception unit 15 receives the current state output instruction. Then, a current state possession screen information constituent unit (not shown) acquires the current state possession information of FIG. Then, the current state possession screen information configuration unit composes the current state possession screen information by combining the template information retained in advance with the acquired current state possession information. The template information is information that constitutes current state possession screen information, and is information that includes variables and the like for substituting the current state possession information. Specifically, the current state possession screen information configuration unit substitutes the current state possession information for a variable included in the template information to construct the current state possession screen information. Then, the current state possessed screen information configuration unit stores the configured current state possessed screen information in the current state possessed information storage unit 13.

  Next, the first output unit 14 outputs the current state held screen information stored in the current state held information storage unit 13. The current state holding screen displayed by the output is, for example, FIG. In FIG. 7, the current state identification information is a character string written in the column of the item name “state”. Further, the current state identification information is a so-called anchor, and can be selected by mouse operation.

  Next, it is assumed that the user performs an operation of selecting the current status identification information “Interview date / time contact” of “ID = 011” on the current status holding screen of FIG. Then, the first reception unit 15 receives a current state selection instruction for selecting the current state identification information.

  Next, the second output unit 16 acquires the current state identification information “Interview Date / Time Contact” selected by the current state selection instruction. Then, the second output unit 16 acquires the state transition screen information “contact_interview_date.php” of “ID = 002” of FIG. 5 corresponding to the current state identification information “interview date and time communication”. Then, the second output unit 16 outputs the state transition screen information. The state transition screen displayed by the output is, for example, FIG. In FIG. 8, “view resume” is an anchor for viewing the resume sent from the applicant. "Edit" is a button for editing the interview details (interviewer, next to interview, interview date and time). The user can edit the details of the interview by clicking the “edit” button.

  In addition, when the above-mentioned state transition screen information is output, the second output unit 16 acquires, for example, information stored in a predetermined storage area, and the variable included in the acquired state transition screen information Assign to Then, the second output unit 16 outputs the state transition screen information of the state in which the information is substituted into the variable.

  Next, assume that the user clicks the “edit” button on the state transition screen of FIG. 8 and edits the details of the interview. Then, the second reception unit 17 receives the interviewer, the interview order, and the interview date and time input by the editing. Further, it is assumed that the user completes the editing of the interview details on the state transition screen of FIG. 8 and clicks the “Save” button. Then, the second reception unit 17 receives a screen non-display instruction. Then, the second output unit 16 ends the output of the state transition screen information. As a result, the state transition screen is hidden. Here, it is assumed that the state transition condition is that the type of input information received by the second receiving unit 17 is an interviewer, at the time of an interview, an interview date and time, and a screen non-display instruction.

  Next, the information updating unit 18 determines that the input information received by the second receiving unit 17 satisfies the state transition condition. Then, the information updating unit 18 determines the state identification information “Interview result judgment” of “ID = 003” of FIG. To get Then, the information updating unit 18 updates the current state identification information “Interview date / time contact” of “ID = 011” in FIG. 6 to the acquired state identification information “Interview result determination”. Further, the information update unit 18 updates the update date and time of “ID = 011” in FIG. 6 to the date and time when the update is performed. The updated current state possession information is shown in FIG. Moreover, the current state possession screen after the update is, for example, FIG.

  Also, for example, assume that the user selects the current state identification information “ID = 013” on the current state possession screen of FIG. Then, the first reception unit 15 receives a current state selection instruction for selecting the current state identification information.

  Next, the second output unit 16 acquires the current state identification information “Waiting for acceptance” selected by the current state selection instruction. The second output unit 16 does not output the state transition screen information because the state transition screen information corresponding to the current state identification information “Waiting for acceptance” is not stored in the screen information storage unit 12.

  Next, the information updating unit 18 sets the state identification information “indefinite” of “ID = 006” in FIG. 4, which is the state identification information next to the current state identification information “waiting for acceptance” selected by the current state selection instruction. get. Then, the information update unit 18 updates the current state identification information “Waiting for acceptance” in “ID = 013” of FIG. 6 to the acquired state identification information “Internal decision”.

  Further, for example, it is assumed that the user selects the current state identification information “screening” of “ID = 015” on the current state holding screen of FIG. 7. Then, the first reception unit 15 receives a current state selection instruction for selecting the current state identification information. Then, the second output unit 16 acquires and outputs the state transition screen information “screening.php” of “ID = 001” in FIG. 5 corresponding to the current state identification information “screening” selected by the current state selection instruction. Do. The state transition screen displayed by the output is, for example, FIG.

  Next, it is assumed that the user checks the “confirmed” check box on the state transition screen of FIG. 11, selects the “pass” radio button, and selects the “save” button. Here, it is assumed that the input information accepted by the second accepting unit 17 by the operation satisfies the state transition condition.

  Next, the second output unit 16 ends the output of the state transition screen information. Then, the information updating unit 18 determines that the input information received by the second receiving unit 17 satisfies the state transition condition. Then, the information updating unit 18 acquires the state identification information “Interview date / time contact” of “ID = 002” in FIG. 4 which is the state identification information next to the current state identification information “Screening”. Then, the information updating unit 18 updates the current state identification information of “ID = 015” in FIG. 6 to the acquired state identification information “contact date and time of interview”.

  Further, for example, it is assumed that the user selects the “save” button without checking the “confirmed” check box in the state transition screen of FIG. Then, the information updating unit 18 determines that, for example, the input information received by the second receiving unit 17 does not satisfy the state transition condition. Then, the information updating unit 18 does not update the current state identification information of “ID = 015” in FIG.

  Further, for example, it is assumed that the user checks the “confirmed” check box on the state transition screen of FIG. 11, selects the “not adopted” radio button, and selects the “save” button. Then, the information updating unit 18 determines that, for example, the input information accepted by the second accepting unit 17 satisfies the state transition end condition. The state transition end condition is a condition for ending the state transition. Then, the information updating unit 18 deletes, for example, the current state identification information of “ID = 015” in FIG.

  The state transition end condition is a condition related to input information. The contents and format of the state transition end condition are the same as the contents and format of the state transition condition, so the description will be omitted. In addition, the state transition end condition and the state transition condition are only the same in content, format, etc., and not identical.

  As described above, according to the information processing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a highly usable user interface for generating state transition in a predetermined process. This allows the user to more easily perform the transition, for example, when transitioning the current state to the next state. In addition, since it is usually necessary to input predetermined information on the state transition screen during the transition, the user can perform state transition and state management more precisely and accurately. Also, for example, as a result of the current state identification information being displayed at a fixed position in the current state holding screen, the user can select the current state identification information arranged at the same position, and the current state is next It can transition to the state.

  In the present embodiment, the state transition screen information may be stored in, for example, the state transition information storage unit 11. In this case, the state transition screen information is stored in the state transition information storage unit 11 in association with two or more pieces of state identification information included in the state transition information. Further, the second output unit 16 acquires from the state transition information storage unit 11 the state transition screen information corresponding to the current state identification information selected by the current state selection instruction received by the first reception unit 15. Further, in this case, the information processing device 1 does not include the screen information storage unit 12.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the current state possession screen information may be stored in the screen information storage unit 12, for example. In this case, the first output unit 14 outputs the current state holding screen information stored in the screen information storage unit 12.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described in the specific example, for example, when the input information accepted by the second accepting unit 17 does not satisfy the state transition condition, as described in the specific example, the current included in the current state possession information The state identification information may not be updated.

  Also, in the present embodiment, one state may transition to any of two or more states, for example. That is, in the present embodiment, the state transition information may be, for example, information indicating a state transition from one state to any of two or more states. In this case, the state transition information includes, for example, current state identification information identifying the current state, two or more next state identification information identifying the next state of the current state, and any one of two or more next from the current state. And two or more state transition conditions that are conditions for transitioning to the state of. That is, one current state identification information included in the state transition information is associated with, for example, 0, 1, 2, or more next state identification information for identifying the next state. Further, a state transition condition, for example, is associated with the one or more pieces of next state identification information. Further, when there is one piece of next state identification information, the state transition information may not correspond to the state identification information, for example.

  The information updating unit 18 then, for example, one or more state identification information corresponding to the current state identification information selected by the current state selection instruction, together with the next state transition condition associated with the state identification information. It is acquired from the state transition information storage unit 11. Then, the information updating unit 18 determines which of one or more state transition conditions the input information received by the second receiving unit 17 satisfies. Then, the information updating unit 18 acquires next state identification information corresponding to the state transition condition determined to be satisfied. Then, the information updating unit 18 updates the current state identification information using the acquired next state identification information.

  The state transition information in the case where one state may transition to any of two or more states is, for example, FIG. In FIG. 12, state transition information includes an ID for uniquely identifying a record, current state identification information (item name: current state), next state identification information (item name: next state), and state transition condition ( Item name: Condition). For example, the record of “ID = 001” in FIG. 12 is, for example, when the input information indicating “recruiter determination” is “pass” in the state transition screen corresponding to “screening” that is the current state. It means transitioning to the next state "Interview date and time notification". Also, for example, the record of “ID = 006” in FIG. 12 means that there is no next state of “non-advised contact” which is the current state. Also, for example, the record of “ID = 008” in FIG. 12 changes, for example, from the current state “wait for final approval” to the next state “locally”, for example, without any particular condition. means.

  Further, the information processing apparatus in each of the above embodiments may be, for example, a stand-alone apparatus or a server apparatus in a server / client system.

  When the information processing apparatus 1 is a server apparatus in a server / client system, the information processing apparatus 1 accepts, for example, a current state output instruction, a current state selection instruction, and input information from the terminal device 2. The acceptance is usually reception. Further, the information processing device 1 outputs, for example, current state possession information, state transition screen information, and the like to the terminal device 2. Also, the output is usually transmission.

  In addition, the block diagram of said terminal device 2 is FIG. 13, for example. The terminal device 2 includes, for example, a terminal reception unit 21, a terminal transmission unit 22, a terminal reception unit 23, and a terminal output unit 24. The terminal accepting unit 21 accepts, for example, information, instructions, and the like.

  The information and instructions received by the terminal accepting unit 21 are the same as the information and instructions accepted by the first accepting unit 15 and the second accepting unit 17, and thus the description thereof is omitted. In addition, the terminal accepting unit 21 normally accepts information, an instruction, and the like through a screen displayed by the output of the terminal output unit 24 described later. Further, the means for inputting information, instructions and the like in the terminal reception unit 21 may be anything with a menu screen or a keyboard. The terminal reception unit 21 can be realized by control software of a menu screen or a device driver of an input unit such as a keyboard.

  Further, the terminal transmission unit 22 transmits, to the information processing apparatus 1, the information, the instruction, and the like received by the terminal reception unit 21. That is, the first reception unit 15 and the second reception unit 17 receive, from the terminal device 2, information and instructions to be received in each of them. The terminal transmission unit 22 is usually realized by wireless or wired communication means, but may be realized by broadcasting means.

  The terminal reception unit 23 also receives information. Since the said information is the same as the information which the 1st output part 14 and the 2nd output part 16 output, description is abbreviate | omitted. That is, the terminal reception unit 23 receives the information transmitted by the information processing device 1. The terminal reception unit 23 is usually realized by wireless or wired communication means, but may be realized by means for receiving a broadcast.

  The terminal output unit 24 also outputs the information received by the terminal reception unit 23. Further, the terminal output unit 24 may or may not be considered to include an output device such as a display or a speaker. The terminal output unit 24 may be realized by driver software of an output device, or driver software of an output device and an output device.

  Further, when a system including the above-described information processing device 1 and one or more terminal devices 2 is referred to as an information processing system 3, a conceptual diagram of the information processing system 3 is, for example, FIG. In FIG. 14, the information processing apparatus 1 and one or more terminal devices 2 can communicate via the communication unit 4. The communication means 4 is a wireless or wired communication line, and is, for example, the Internet, an intranet, a LAN, a public telephone network, or the like.

  In each of the above embodiments, each process or each function may be realized by centralized processing by a single device or a single system, or distributed by a plurality of devices or a plurality of systems. It may be realized by being processed.

  In each of the above embodiments, each component may be configured by dedicated hardware, or a component that can be realized by software may be realized by executing a program. For example, each component can be realized by a program execution unit such as a CPU reading and executing a software program recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk or a semiconductor memory.

  Further, software for realizing the information processing apparatus in each of the above-described embodiments is, for example, the following program. That is, this program is information having two or more pieces of state identification information that is information for identifying a state, and state transition information in which state transition information that is information indicating a state transition that is a transition of two or more states is stored. A screen for inputting information for transition to the next state in the state transition in association with any one or more state identification information of the storage unit and the two or more state identification information A screen information storage unit in which state transition screen information that is information indicating a state transition screen is stored, and one or more currents that are information having current state identification information that is state identification information that identifies a current state that is a current state. The first output unit that outputs the current state holding information, the first output unit outputs a computer that can access the current state holding information storage unit in which the state holding information is stored. A first receiving unit that receives an instruction for the current state identification information, a second output unit that outputs state transition screen information corresponding to the current state identification information when the first receiving unit receives the instruction; A second accepting unit that accepts an input of information to the state transition screen displayed by the output of the state transition screen information by the second output unit; and when the second accepting unit accepts an input of the information, the current state possession information storage Function of updating current state identification information stored in the unit to state identification information identifying the next state of the state identified by the current state identification information using the state transition information as an information updating unit Is a program of

  In the above program, the function realized by the program does not include the function that can be realized only by hardware.

  The program may be executed by being downloaded from a server or the like, or a program recorded on a predetermined recording medium (for example, an optical disk such as a CD-ROM, a magnetic disk, a semiconductor memory, or the like) is read out. It may be carried out by Also, this program may be used as a program that constitutes a program product.

  Moreover, the computer that executes the program may be singular or plural. That is, centralized processing may be performed, or distributed processing may be performed.

  FIG. 15 is a schematic view of a computer system 9 that implements the above-described program to realize the information processing apparatus and the like of the above-described embodiment. The foregoing embodiments may be implemented by computer hardware and computer programs executed thereon.

  In FIG. 15, a computer system 9 includes a computer 901 including a CD-ROM drive 9011, a keyboard 902, a mouse 903 and a monitor 904.

  FIG. 16 is a block diagram of the computer system 9. Referring to FIG. 16, a computer 901 is connected to an MPU 9013, a ROM 9014 for storing a program such as a boot-up program in addition to a CD-ROM drive 9011, and an MPU 9013 to temporarily store application program instructions. It comprises a RAM 9015 for providing a temporary storage space, a hard disk 9015 for storing application programs, system programs and data, and a bus 9016 for interconnecting a CD-ROM drive 9011, an MPU 9012 and the like. Although not shown here, the computer 901 may further include a network card for providing a connection to the LAN.

  A program that causes the computer system 9 to execute the functions of the information processing apparatus and the like of the above-described embodiment may be stored in the CD-ROM 9101, inserted into the CD-ROM drive 9011, and further transferred to the hard disk 9015. Alternatively, the program may be transmitted to the computer 901 via a network (not shown) and stored in the hard disk 9015. The program is loaded into the RAM 9014 upon execution. The program may be loaded directly from the CD-ROM 9101 or from the network.

  The program does not necessarily include an operating system (OS) or a third-party program that causes the computer 901 to execute the functions of the information processing apparatus according to the above-described embodiment. The program needs to call only an appropriate function (module) in a controlled manner, and include only a part of the instruction that makes it possible to obtain a desired result. It is well known how the computer system 9 operates, and the detailed description is omitted.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are possible, and it goes without saying that these are also included in the scope of the present invention.

  As described above, the information processing apparatus according to the present invention has an effect of providing a highly usable user interface for generating a state transition in a predetermined process. It is useful as a recruitment management system that manages information.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Information processing apparatus 11 State transition information storage part 12 Screen information storage part 13 Current state possession information storage part 14 1st output part 15 1st reception part 16 2nd output part 17 2nd reception part 18 Information update part

Claims (8)

A state transition information storage unit for storing state transition information which is information having two or more state identification information which is information for identifying a state and which is information indicating a state transition which is a transition of two or more states;
A state transition screen, which is a screen for inputting information for transitioning to the next state in the state transition, in association with any one or more of the two or more state identification information A screen information storage unit in which state transition screen information, which is information to be indicated, is stored;
A current state possession information storage unit that stores one or more current state possession information that is information having current state identification information that is state identification information for identifying a current state that is a current state;
A first output unit that outputs the current state holding information;
A first reception unit that receives an instruction for current state identification information output from the first output unit;
After the first accepting unit accepts the instruction, the state transition screen information corresponding to the current state identification information is judged whether it is possible to obtain the current status identification information when it is determined that can be acquired A second output unit that acquires corresponding state transition screen information from the screen information storage unit and outputs the state transition screen information ;
A second accepting unit that accepts an input of information on the state transition screen displayed by the output of the state transition screen information by the second output unit;
When the second receiving unit receives an input of the information, the current state identification information stored in the current state possession information storage unit is identified by the current state identification information using the state transition information. Current state stored in the current state possession information storage unit when the second output unit determines that the state transition screen information can not be acquired. the state identification information, by using the state transition information, the current state identification information updating unit for updating the state identification information for identifying a state following the state identified by the information and Bei example Ru information processing apparatus. The current state holding information includes current state identification information and static information which is information that is not affected by state transition,
In the current state possession information storage unit,
Current state possession screen information that is information indicating a current state possession screen that is a screen for outputting current state possession information having current state identification information and static information is also stored.
The first output unit is
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein outputting the current status held screen information. The first output unit is
The current state identification information that is output, the information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to claim 1, the output place of the state identification information for identifying the information updating unit was the next update state. The state identification information is information for identifying a phase in recruitment activity,
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the state transition information is information indicating transition of a phase in employment activity. The state identification information is information identifying a phase in development activity,
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the state transition information is information indicating transition of a phase in a development activity. The state transition information includes information indicating a state transition from one state to any of two or more states, and identifies current state identification information for identifying the current state and a state next to the current state. And two or more next state identification information which is state identification information, and a state transition condition which is a condition for transitioning from the current state to any one of two or more next states,
The information updating unit
It is determined whether the information accepted by the second acceptance unit satisfies any one of two or more state transition conditions corresponding to the current state identification information selected by the instruction accepted by the first acceptance unit, and is met The next state identification information corresponding to the state transition condition is acquired from the state transition information storage unit, and the current state identification information stored in the current state possession information storage unit is updated to the acquired next state identification information. An information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5 . A state transition information storage unit for storing state transition information which is information having two or more state identification information which is information for identifying a state and which is information indicating a state transition which is a transition of two or more states;
A state transition screen, which is a screen for inputting information for transitioning to the next state in the state transition, in association with any one or more of the two or more state identification information A screen information storage unit in which state transition screen information, which is information to be indicated, is stored;
A current state possession information storage unit that stores one or more current state possession information that is information having current state identification information that is state identification information for identifying a current state that is a current state;
An information processing method performed using a first output unit, a first receiving unit, a second output unit, a second receiving unit, and an information updating unit,
The first output unit is
A first output step of outputting the current state holding information;
The first reception unit is
A first receiving step of receiving an instruction for the current state identification information output by the first output unit;
The second output unit is
After the first accepting unit accepts the instruction, the state transition screen information corresponding to the current state identification information is judged whether it is possible to obtain the current status identification information when it is determined that can be acquired A second output step of acquiring corresponding state transition screen information from the screen information storage unit and outputting the state transition screen information ;
The second reception unit is
A second accepting step of accepting input of information on the state transition screen displayed by the output of the state transition screen information by the second output unit;
The information updating unit
When the second receiving unit receives an input of the information, the current state identification information stored in the current state possession information storage unit is identified by the current state identification information using the state transition information. Current state stored in the current state possession information storage unit when the state transition information identifying the next state of the current state is updated to the state identification information identifying the next state , and it is determined in the second output step that the state transition screen information can not be acquired. An information processing method comprising: an information update step of updating state identification information to state identification information for identifying a state next to a state identified by the current state identification information using the state transition information . A state transition information storage unit for storing state transition information which is information having two or more state identification information which is information for identifying a state and which is information indicating a state transition which is a transition of two or more states;
A state transition screen, which is a screen for inputting information for transitioning to the next state in the state transition, in association with any one or more of the two or more state identification information A screen information storage unit in which state transition screen information, which is information to be indicated, is stored;
A computer capable of accessing a current state possession information storage unit in which one or more current state possession information is stored, which is information having current state identification information which is state identification information for identifying a current state which is a current state;
A first output unit that outputs the current state holding information;
A first reception unit that receives an instruction for the current state identification information output by the first output unit;
After the first accepting unit accepts the instruction, the state transition screen information corresponding to the current state identification information is judged whether it is possible to obtain the current status identification information when it is determined that can be acquired A second output unit that acquires corresponding state transition screen information from the screen information storage unit and outputs the state transition screen information ;
A second accepting unit that accepts an input of information on the state transition screen displayed by the output of the state transition screen information by the second output unit;
When the second receiving unit receives an input of the information, the current state identification information stored in the current state possession information storage unit is identified by the current state identification information using the state transition information. Current state stored in the current state possession information storage unit when the second output unit determines that the state transition screen information can not be acquired. A program for causing state identification information to function as an information update unit that updates state identification information that identifies a state next to a state identified by the current state identification information using the state transition information .

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