JP7828101B2 - Information processing program, information processing method, and information processing device - Google Patents

Description

This disclosure relates to an information processing program, an information processing method, and an information processing device.

Patent Document 1 discloses technology for efficiently creating custom applications.

Patent No. 7245356

However, conventional technologies such as those disclosed in Patent Document 1 make it difficult to build applications that meet the needs of each user, and there is still room for improvement in terms of improving user convenience.

The present disclosure therefore aims to provide an information processing program, information processing method, and information processing device that enable users to build applications that meet their individual needs while improving availability when managing the information used in the built applications.

The information processing program of the first aspect causes a computer to execute the following process: based on a selection of one or more parts by a specific user, construct a specific application that executes the functions of an application by referencing app information including information about the affiliated user stored in a first database; and based on the settings of the constructed specific application, write at least a portion of the app information stored in the first database that corresponds to information about the affiliated user to a second database, separate from the first database, that stores master data of a specific organization to which the affiliated user belongs .

In the information processing program of the first aspect, a specific application is constructed based on the selection of one or more parts by a specific user. Furthermore, at least a portion of the app information stored in the first database is written to the second database based on the settings of the constructed specific application. This allows the information processing program to construct a specific application based on the selection of one or more parts by a specific user, thereby enabling the construction of applications tailored to the needs of each user. Furthermore, the information processing program separately stores at least a portion of the app information used in the specific application in the first database and the second database, and synchronizes them as appropriate, thereby improving the availability of managing the information used in the constructed specific application.

The information processing program of the second aspect, in the first aspect, causes a computer to execute a process of setting access authority for the specific application based on the attributes of the user who belongs to the program and which are stored in the second database.

In the information processing program of the second aspect, access authority for a specific application is set based on the attributes of users belonging to a predetermined organization. This information processing program can maintain the confidentiality of information used in the specific application. Furthermore, this information processing program can reduce the complexity of information collection by directly using app information in the specific application that uses a first database different from the second database.

The information processing program of the third aspect, in the first or second aspect, causes a computer to execute a process in which a user interface showing each of the one or more parts is displayed on a display unit, and when the user interface displayed on the display unit is dragged and dropped into a predetermined area, the part shown in the dragged and dropped user interface is incorporated into the specific application.

In the information processing program of the third aspect, a user interface showing one or more parts is displayed on a display unit. Furthermore, by dragging and dropping the user interface into a predetermined area, the parts shown in the user interface are incorporated into a specific application. This information processing program allows specific applications tailored to each user's needs to be built without coding.

The information processing program of a fourth aspect causes a computer to execute processing for displaying, on the display unit, one or more templates for the specific application, each of which includes a plurality of parts determined in advance, in the information processing program of the third aspect.

In the information processing program of the fourth aspect, one or more templates for a specific application are displayed on the display unit, thereby satisfying user needs such as a need for a combination of general-purpose functions or a need to quickly build a specific application.

An information processing program of a fifth aspect causes a computer to execute a process in any one of the first to fourth aspects to accept the setting of the app information that allows the specific user to write to the second database.

In the information processing program of the fifth aspect, application information that is permitted to be written to the second database is set by a specific user. As a result, according to the information processing program, it is possible to reduce pressure on the storage capacity of the second database compared to when all application information is written to the second database.

The information processing program of the sixth aspect, in any one of the first to fifth aspects, causes a computer to execute a process of writing at least a portion of the app information stored in the first database to the second database at a predetermined synchronization timing during execution of the specific application.

In a sixth aspect of the information processing program, at least a portion of the application information stored in the first database is written to the second database at a predetermined synchronization timing during execution of a specific application. This allows the information processing program to periodically back up at least a portion of the application information used by the specific application during execution of the specific application. Furthermore, even when multiple applications use data in the second database, appropriate synchronization can be performed to prevent data from differing between the applications.

The information processing program of the seventh aspect, in any one of the first to sixth aspects, causes a computer to execute a process of accepting a setting of which data to include in the app information as a setting of the specific application, and writing at least a portion of the app information for which the setting has been accepted to the second database.

In the information processing program of the seventh aspect, a setting of which data to include in the application information is accepted as a setting of a specific application. Then, at least a part of the application information for which the setting is accepted is written to the second database. In this way, according to the information processing program, it is possible to prevent application information for which the setting is not accepted from being written to the second database.

The information processing program of the eighth aspect is any one of the first to seventh aspects, and causes a computer to execute a process of obtaining information about an external application using an API and including the obtained information about the external application in the app information.

In the information processing program of the eighth aspect, information about an external application is acquired using an API. The acquired information about the external application is then included in the app information. As a result, the information processing program can cooperate with other systems to efficiently build a specific application.

The information processing program of the ninth aspect causes a computer to perform processing using only information stored in the second database in the first aspect, and to execute an application other than the specific application.

In the information processing program of the ninth aspect, another application that performs processing using only the information stored in the second database is executed, thereby enabling various applications to be executed in an environment using various databases.

The information processing program of the tenth aspect causes a computer to execute a process of updating the app information of the specific application stored in the first database based on the execution of the specific application constructed in the first aspect.
An information processing program of an eleventh aspect is the information processing program of the first aspect, wherein the first database is a database that stores the application information relating to parts used to configure each application including the specific application.
In the information processing method of the first and second aspects, a computer executes a process in which, based on a selection of one or more parts by a specific user, a specific application is constructed that executes the functions of an application by referencing app information including information about the affiliated user stored in a first database, and based on settings of the constructed specific application, at least a portion of the app information stored in the first database that corresponds to information about the affiliated user is written to a second database , which is a database other than the first database and stores master data of a specific organization to which the affiliated user belongs .

In the information processing method of the first and second aspects, a specific application is constructed based on a selection of one or more parts by a specific user. Furthermore, at least a portion of the app information stored in the first database is written to the second database based on the settings of the constructed specific application. This information processing method constructs a specific application based on the selection of one or more parts by the specific user, thereby enabling the construction of applications tailored to the needs of each user. Furthermore, this information processing method separately stores at least a portion of the app information used in the specific application in the first database and the second database, and synchronizes them as appropriate, thereby improving the availability of managing information used in the constructed specific application.

The information processing device of the first three aspects includes a processor, and the processor constructs a specific application that executes the functions of an application by referring to app information including information about the affiliated user stored in a first database based on a selection of one or more parts by a specific user, and writes at least a portion of the app information stored in the first database that corresponds to information about the affiliated user to a second database that is separate from the first database and that stores master data of a specified organization to which the affiliated user belongs based on settings of the specific application constructed.

In the information processing device of the first to third aspects, a specific application is constructed based on a selection of one or more parts by a specific user. Furthermore, at least a portion of the app information stored in the first database is written to the second database based on the settings of the constructed specific application. This allows the information processing device to construct a specific application based on the selection of one or more parts by the specific user, thereby enabling the construction of applications tailored to the needs of each user. Furthermore, the information processing device separately stores at least a portion of the app information used in the specific application in the first database and the second database, and synchronizes them as appropriate, thereby improving the availability of managing information used in the constructed specific application.

As described above, the information processing program, information processing method, and information processing device disclosed herein enable the creation of applications tailored to the needs of each user, while also improving availability when managing the information used in the created applications.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a schematic configuration of an information processing system. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of an administrator terminal, a server, and a user terminal. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a storage configuration of an administrator terminal. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the storage configuration of the server. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of a construction process. 10 is a first display example of a construction screen. 10 is a second display example of the construction screen. 10 is a third display example of the construction screen. 10 is a fourth display example of the construction screen. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining access rights set for each general user. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of an execution process. FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing the flow from a request to input skill information into a skill table to approval of the input content. 10 is a display example of an integrated application displayed on a display unit of an administrator terminal. 10 is a display example of an integrated application displayed on a display unit of a user terminal.

The information processing system 10 according to this embodiment will be described below.
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a schematic configuration of an information processing system 10. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing system 10 includes an administrator terminal 20, a server 40, and a user terminal 60. The administrator terminal 20, the server 40, and the user terminal 60 are connected via a network N. The network N may be, for example, the Internet, a LAN (Local Area Network), or a WAN (Wide Area Network).

The administrator terminal 20 is a terminal owned by an employee of Company A who is a manager in charge of personnel management. The administrator terminal 20 is an example of a "computer" and an "information processing device," Company A is an example of a "predetermined organization," employees are an example of "affiliated users," and the administrator is an example of a "specific user."

Server 40 is a server computer that stores various data related to information processing system 10. Note that server 40 may also be configured on the cloud as a server computer.

User terminal 60 is a terminal owned by a general user, excluding the administrator, who is an employee of company A. In Figure 1, user terminal 60A and user terminal 60B are shown as user terminals 60, but information processing system 10 includes multiple user terminals each owned by a general user.

Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the administrator terminal 20, server 40, and user terminal 60. In this embodiment, the administrator terminal 20 and user terminal 60 are referred to as "PCs (Personal Computers)," and the server 40 is referred to as a "server computer." Note that, because the administrator terminal 20, server 40, and user terminal 60 are basically general computer configurations, the administrator terminal 20 will be described as a representative. The administrator terminal 20 and user terminal 60 can also switch functions by authenticating the user using each terminal with an ID, password, etc. In other words, even if the same PC is used, it can be switched to either the administrator terminal 20 or the user terminal 60 for each authenticated user.

As shown in FIG. 2, the administrator terminal 20 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 21, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 22, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 23, storage 24, an input unit 25, a display unit 26, and a communication unit 27. Each component is connected to each other via a bus 28 so that they can communicate with each other.

The CPU 21 is a central processing unit that executes various programs and controls each component. That is, the CPU 21 reads programs from the ROM 22 or storage 24 and executes the programs using the RAM 23 as a work area. The CPU 21 controls the above components and performs various calculations in accordance with the programs stored in the ROM 22 or storage 24. The CPU 21 is an example of a "processor."

ROM 22 stores various programs and data. RAM 23 serves as a working area for temporarily storing programs or data.

Storage 24 is composed of a storage device such as a hard disk drive (HDD), solid state drive (SSD), or flash memory, and stores various programs and data.

The input unit 25 includes, for example, a mouse, keyboard, microphone, camera, etc., and is used to perform various inputs.

The display unit 26 is, for example, a liquid crystal display that displays various information. The display unit 26 may also function as the input unit 25 by adopting a touch panel system. The display unit 26 is an example of a "display unit."

The communication unit 27 is an interface for communicating with other devices. For this communication, a wired communication standard such as Ethernet (registered trademark) or FDDI, or a wireless communication standard such as 4G, 5G, or Wi-Fi (registered trademark) is used.

The functions of the CPU 41, ROM 42, RAM 43, storage 44, input unit 45, display unit 46, communication unit 47, and bus 48 of the server 40 and the CPU 61, ROM 62, RAM 63, storage 64, input unit 65, display unit 66, communication unit 67, and bus 68 of the user terminal 60 are similar to the functions of the CPU 21, ROM 22, RAM 23, storage 24, input unit 25, display unit 26, communication unit 27, and bus 28 of the administrator terminal 20 described above.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the storage 24 of the administrator terminal 20. As shown in FIG.
As shown in Fig. 3, the storage 24 stores an information processing program 24A for causing the CPU 21 to execute various processes described below. When executing the information processing program 24A, the administrator terminal 20 uses the hardware resources shown in Fig. 2 to execute processing based on the information processing program 24A. The information processing program 24A is an example of an "information processing program." Note that the information processing program 24A does not necessarily need to be stored entirely within the storage 24 of the administrator terminal 20. As an example, the information processing program 24A may be configured as SaaS (Software as a Service) in which software on the storage 44 of the server 40 is executed via a web browser or the like running on the administrator terminal 20.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the storage 44 of the server 40.
4, a master database 44A and an application database 44B are stored in the storage 44. The master database 44A is an example of a "second database," and the application database 44B is an example of a "first database."

Master database 44A stores master data for Company A. This master data includes employee information for each employee of Company A, such as the name, address, date of employment, affiliation, position, job description, career history, and skills. Employee information may also include personal information such as a photograph, salary information, and My Number, as well as contract documents such as employment contracts. Employee information is an example of "user information." To view employee information, the administrator operates administrator terminal 20 to execute an application for viewing employee information. In administrator terminal 20, CPU 21 retrieves the information specified by the administrator from the employee information stored in master database 44A and displays the retrieved information on display unit 26. In this way, when executing the function of the application for viewing employee information, the employee information stored in master database 44A is referenced. The application for viewing employee information is an example of "other applications." Other examples of user information include information about the organization to which the user belongs or organizations included in the organization (e.g., organization name, location, website URL, contact information, responsible person, etc.) in addition to information about the user himself/herself.

The app database 44B stores app information related to the parts used to configure each application that can be executed on the information processing system 10. The app information includes various information necessary to execute the functions of each application. For example, in the case of a spreadsheet application, app information includes information related to tables for executing the spreadsheet function, values entered into the tables, and graphs and functions generated based on the values entered into the tables. App information may also include information related to access permissions for restricting access to information within each application. The app information stored in the app database 44B is updated as appropriate as the application is executed.

Information processing system 10 allows an administrator to build an integrated application that can perform multiple functions based on the selection of multiple parts. Examples of integrated applications include a transfer and allocation application for determining how to allocate personnel within the company, a skills management application for managing the skills and qualifications held by each employee within the company, and a personnel planning application for planning the organization and personnel required for the future. Furthermore, integrated applications are different from applications that use only employee information stored in master database 44A, and are an example of a "specific application."

Figure 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of the construction process in which an integrated application is constructed on the administrator terminal 20. The construction process is performed by the CPU 21 reading the information processing program 24A from the storage 24, expanding it into the RAM 23, and executing it. As an example, the construction process is performed when the administrator operates the administrator terminal 20 and a construction screen for constructing an integrated application is displayed on the display unit 26.

In step S10 shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 21 determines whether or not a template selection for an integrated application has been accepted. If the CPU 21 determines that a template selection has been accepted (step S10: YES), the process proceeds to step S11. On the other hand, if the CPU 21 determines that a template selection has not been accepted (step S10: NO), the process proceeds to step S12. In the information processing system 10, multiple types of templates combining multiple predetermined parts are prepared for constructing an integrated application. Templates are provided corresponding to integrated applications such as a transfer and assignment app, a skill management app, and a personnel planning app. When using a template, the administrator operates the administrator terminal 20 to select an arbitrary template from a UI (User Interface) that shows one or more integrated application templates displayed on the display unit 26. On the other hand, when not using a template, the administrator operates the administrator terminal 20 to select not to use a template. The CPU 21 determines whether or not a template selection has been accepted based on the operation performed by the administrator on the administrator terminal 20.

In step S11, the CPU 21 displays the content of the template selected in step S10 on the display unit 26. The CPU 21 then proceeds to step S13. Note that in step S11, additional modifications may be accepted for the template selected.

In step S12, the CPU 21 accepts selection of multiple parts to be incorporated into the integrated application. Specific examples of part selection will be described later. The CPU 21 then proceeds to step S13.

In step S13, the CPU 21 accepts the administrator's selection of key data. Here, key data refers to data entered into rows or columns in a spreadsheet display, and in the case of a skill management app, this would correspond to possessed skills, etc. Another example of key data is data to be plotted in a graph display, and in the case of a personnel planning app, this would correspond to the number of personnel required each year, etc. The CPU 21 then proceeds to step S14.

In step S14, the CPU 21 sets access permissions for the integrated application. The access permissions include at least one of display permissions, viewing permissions, and editing permissions for app information in each application. Specific examples of setting access permissions will be described later. The CPU 21 then proceeds to step S15. While this embodiment illustrates an example in which an administrator sets access permissions for the integrated application, this is not limiting. As another example, an administrator of the master database 44A (hereinafter, the master administrator) and an administrator of the app database 44B (hereinafter, the app administrator) may be provided, allowing the master administrator and the app administrator to set access permissions separately. In this case, the master administrator can access data and applications in both the master database 44A and the app database 44B, and can manage settings, including setting access permissions for not only the integrated application but also other applications. On the other hand, the app administrator can only manage settings, including setting access permissions for the integrated application built on the app database 44B. In other words, because the app administrator does not have administrative permissions for the master database 44A, when the integrated application uses employee information in the master database 44A, the access permissions set by the master administrator are used. By dividing administrative privileges in this way, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in designing integrated applications while maintaining security through access privileges.

In step S15, the CPU 21 performs synchronization settings to set app information that is permitted to be written to the master database 44A. Specific examples of this synchronization setting will be described later. The CPU 21 then terminates the construction process.

Next, we will explain an example of the construction screen that appears on the display unit 26 when an integrated application template is not used.

Figure 6 is a first display example of the construction screen. The construction screen shown in Figure 6 has three areas: parts area 30, construction area 50, and settings area 70. In addition to these, the construction screen may have various other areas, such as a text input area and a page switching area, as appropriate. Each part displayed in parts area 30, which has its own unique properties, can be placed in the layout area of construction area 50 by dragging and dropping. Furthermore, by selecting each part placed in construction area 50, configurable items can be displayed in settings area 70 and configured.

The parts area 30 displays a list of parts that can be incorporated into the integrated application using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) that shows each part. A GUI is an example of a "user interface."

As an example, the parts area 30 shown in FIG. 6 displays a GUI 31 indicating part A, a GUI 32 indicating part B, and a GUI 33 indicating part C. In addition to the parts shown in FIG. 6, the parts area 30 may also display buttons for executing specific actions common to each part, such as approval/application actions and synchronization actions, as well as icons and shapes to be placed on the GUI.

The construction area 50 is an area that displays the parts incorporated into the integrated application. Here, when a GUI displayed in the parts area 30 is dragged and dropped into the construction area 50, the CPU 21 incorporates the parts and functions shown in the dragged-and-dropped GUI into the integrated application. The construction area 50 is an example of a "predetermined area." The display in the construction area 50 becomes the GUI displayed on the manager terminal 20 or user terminal 60 of each employee, etc.

The settings area 70 is an area for making various settings related to parts incorporated into the integrated application.

Figure 7 is a second display example of the construction screen. As an example, the construction screen shown in Figure 7 shows the state after the administrator has dragged and dropped GUI 31 into the construction area 50.

In the parts area 30 shown in Figure 7, the color of the GUI 31 has changed from the state shown in Figure 6. Here, the CPU 21 displays the color of the GUI indicating the part incorporated in the integrated application in the parts area 30 in a manner different from the colors of the other GUIs. As a result, the color of the GUI 31 shown in Figure 7 has changed from the white shown in Figure 6 to black. Note that the change in color of the GUI shown in Figure 7 is just one example, and the color of the GUI selected in the construction area 50 may also be changed. Furthermore, the change in the GUI may be other than color, such as by enclosing it in a frame or line, or by flashing, etc.

The construction area 50 shown in Figure 7 displays a screen 51 of part A, which is displayed by the dragged-and-dropped GUI 31. Part A has the function of collecting and displaying the number of employees who have left company A. In this function, the key data is a list of employees who have left company A. As an example, screen 51 displays a graph showing the trend in the number of employees who have left company A each month from January to April 2023. Furthermore, if the construction area 50 is configured to include multiple pages, it is preferable to provide and display tab parts or the like for page switching as appropriate so that the user can select which page to drag and drop the part onto.

Figure 8 is a third display example of the construction screen. As an example, the construction screen shown in Figure 8 shows the state after the administrator has dragged and dropped GUI 32 into the construction area 50.

In the parts area 30 shown in Figure 8, the color of GUI 32 has changed from the white shown in Figure 6 to black. Note that in this parts area 30, GUI 31 and GUI 32 are the same color, but this is not limited to this, and they may be colored in a dedicated color corresponding to the type of part represented by each GUI dragged and dropped into the construction area 50.

In the construction area 50 shown in Figure 8, a screen 52 of part B, which is displayed by dragging and dropping GUI 32, is displayed below screen 51. Part B has the function of collecting and displaying skill information regarding the skills possessed by each employee at company A. As an example, screen 52 displays a skill table 52A showing the skills possessed by each employee.

Skill table 52A consists of four fields: name, affiliation, skills, and notes. At this time, CPU 21 obtains the name and affiliation of each employee from the employee information stored in master database 44A and uses the obtained name and affiliation of each employee in part B to generate skill table 52A. However, data contained in master database 44A does not necessarily have to be used as the key data contained in skill table 52A. By providing master database 44A and application database 44B independently, the flexibility in generating each application can be improved. When skill table 52A is generated using data from master database 44A, the name and affiliation fields are populated with the name and affiliation of each employee indicated in the employee information obtained from master database 44A. Note that the skill and notes fields of skill table 52A shown in Figure 8 are left "empty." As will be described in more detail below, the administrator requests input from a designated general user, who is a manager, and the manager enters skill information into the skill and notes fields of skill table 52A based on the request.

When multiple GUIs are dragged and dropped into the construction area 50, the CPU 21 adjusts the layout of each screen so that the screens of the parts represented by each GUI do not overlap. As a result, in the construction area 50, screen 51 is moved upward or downward from the position shown in FIG. 7, and screen 52 is placed in the resulting empty space.

In addition, in the information processing system 10, various settings can be made for the part selected in the setting area 70 by performing selection operations on each GUI screen arranged in the construction area 50.

Figure 9 is a fourth display example of the construction screen. As an example, the construction screen shown in Figure 9 shows the state after the administrator has performed a selection operation on screen 52 of part B placed in the construction area 50.

The setting area 70 shown in FIG. 9 displays a setting button 71 for setting access permissions for part B and a setting button 72 for setting synchronization for part B based on a selection operation performed on screen 52. Additionally, the setting area 70 may also display various other setting areas, such as a selection area for key data for the selected part, and a setting area for fonts and shapes.

When the settings button 71 is selected, a new settings screen is displayed, allowing users to select either an automatic setting mode, which automatically sets access permissions including pre-defined viewing and editing permissions, or a manual setting mode, in which the administrator manually sets individual access permissions.

The following describes the process when automatic setting mode is selected. In this case, the CPU 21 sets access permissions for Part B based on the employee's affiliation. For example, the CPU 21 sets access permissions for each general user that allow them to only view and edit some of the app information for Part B related to employees in the same affiliation. The app information for Part B is, for example, the information shown in the name, affiliation, skills, and notes fields entered in the skill table 52A. The employee's affiliation is an example of an "attribute of an affiliated user." Additionally, employee information (e.g., job title, etc.) contained in the master database 44A may be used to set access permissions.

Figure 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the access permissions set for each general user. As shown in Figure 10, Company A has multiple access permissions set for each department, including first permission 91, second permission 92, and third permission 93. First permission 91 is an access permission set for Section 1, which consists of four people: Section Manager A and employees A, C, and E. Second permission 92 is an access permission set for Section 2, which consists of four people: Section Manager B and employees B, D, and F. Third permission 93 is an access permission set for Section 3, which consists of four people: Section Manager C and employees G, H, and I. In this case, employees belonging to Section 1 can only view and edit some of the app information for employees in Section 1, among the app information for Part B, using first permission 91. Specifically, Section Manager A can view app information for employee A among the app information for Part B, but cannot view app information for employee B, who belongs to Section 2. Employees A, C, and E can only view app information related to themselves. Similarly, employees belonging to Section 2 can, with the second authority 92, only view and edit part of the app information for Part B that relates to employees in Section 2, and employees belonging to Section 3 can, with the third authority 93, only view and edit part of the app information for Part B that relates to employees in Section 3.

Returning to Figure 9, when the setting button 72 is selected, a menu screen is displayed, allowing the administrator to select either an automatic setting mode in which predetermined app information items are automatically set as items to be written to the master database 44A, or a manual setting mode in which the administrator manually sets the app information items to be written to the master database 44A.

The following describes the process when manual configuration mode is selected. In this case, the CPU 21 accepts the administrator's setting of app information for part B that is permitted to be written for synchronization with the master database 44A. At this time, the CPU 21 prohibits writing to the master database 44A any information of the app information that is referenced only when part B is executed. For example, information referenced only when part B is executed is information indicated in the "Notes" field of the skill table 52A. Note that, in addition to "Notes" fields that do not need to be managed in the master database 44A, the settings may also include "Name" and "Affiliation" fields that should be managed as items prohibited from being written to the master database 44A. Reducing unnecessary synchronization items reduces the operational load of the application. It is also possible to change the color or display a mark for items set to be synchronized or excluded. This makes it easy to understand which items will be written to the master database 44A.

Then, let's say that in the manual setting mode, the administrator selects the name, affiliation, and skill fields in skill table 52A as the items to be written to master database 44A. In this case, the CPU 21 sets the information shown in the name, affiliation, and skill fields in skill table 52A as the app information for part B that is permitted to be written to master database 44A.

Figure 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of the execution process in which an integrated application is executed on the administrator terminal 20. The execution process is performed by the CPU 21 reading the information processing program 24A from the storage 24, expanding it in the RAM 23, and executing it. As an example, the execution process is performed when the administrator operates the administrator terminal 20 and an execution screen for executing the integrated application is displayed on the display unit 26. Note that, although the execution process performed by the CPU 21 of the administrator terminal 20 is described below, the execution process may also be performed by the CPU 61 of the user terminal 60.

In step S20 shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 21 determines whether or not a selection of an application has been accepted from one or more integrated applications displayed on the display unit 26. Here, if the CPU 21 determines that an application selection has been accepted (step S20: YES), the process proceeds to step S21. On the other hand, if the CPU 21 determines that an application selection has not been accepted (step S20: NO), the process waits until a selection is accepted. The administrator performs a selection operation on the execution screen to select an integrated application to execute. The CPU 21 determines whether or not a selection of an application has been accepted based on the operation performed by the administrator on the administrator terminal 20.

In step S21, the CPU 21 executes the application selected in step S20. Note that the following description will be given assuming that the application selected in step S20 is a skill management app related to skill management. The CPU 21 then proceeds to step S22.

In step S22, the CPU 21 determines whether it is time to synchronize and write the app information of the skill management app to the master database 44A. If the CPU 21 determines that it is time to synchronize (step S22: YES), the process proceeds to step S23. On the other hand, if the CPU 21 determines that it is not time to synchronize (step S22: NO), the process returns to step S21. As an example, the CPU 21 determines that it is time to synchronize each time a predetermined time has elapsed while the skill management app is running. The CPU 21 may also determine the synchronization timing based on a predetermined operation on the skill management app, such as when a synchronization button (not shown) provided on the skill management app is pressed.

In step S23, the CPU 21 writes the app information of the skill management app to the master database 44A based on the synchronization settings made in step S15 shown in FIG. 5. Specifically, the CPU 21 writes the information shown in the name, affiliation, and skill fields of the skill table 52A, which is the app information stored in the app database 44B, to the master database 44A. On the other hand, the CPU 21 does not write notes, which are data for which synchronization settings have not been made, to the master database 44A. The CPU 21 then proceeds to step S24.

In step S24, the CPU 21 determines whether the termination condition for the execution process has been met. If the CPU 21 determines that the termination condition has been met (step S24: YES), the CPU 21 terminates the execution process. On the other hand, if the CPU 21 determines that the termination condition has not been met (step S24: NO), the CPU 21 returns to step S21. As an example, the CPU 21 determines that the termination condition has been met when an end operation to end the skill management app has been performed.

Next, we will explain the process for entering skill information into skill and remarks fields that are left "unfilled" in skill table 52A.

Figure 12 is a sequence diagram showing the process from requesting input of skill information into skill table 52A to approving the input content.

In step S30 shown in Figure 12, the CPU 21 of the manager terminal 20 generates a skill table 52A. As described above, the CPU 21 enters the name and affiliation of each employee indicated in the employee information obtained from the master database 44A into the name and affiliation fields of the skill table 52A. As shown in Figure 8, etc., the skill table 52A generated in step S30 has information entered in the name and affiliation fields, but the skill and remarks fields are "empty." Processing then proceeds to step S31. The skill table 52A is an example of a "dataset."

In step S31, the CPU 21 of the administrator terminal 20 sets access permissions for the app information of the skill management app shown in the skill table 52A generated in step S30. As an example, in step S31, access permissions are set for each affiliation shown in FIG. 10 based on the affiliation of the manager who is entering skill information into the skill table 52A. Specifically, a first authority 91 is set for Section Manager A, who is a manager in Section 1, a second authority 92 is set for Section Manager B, who is a manager in Section 2, and a third authority 93 is set for Section Manager C, who is a manager in Section 3. Processing then proceeds to step S32. Here, in this embodiment, the skill management app related to skill management is an example of a "predetermined application," skill information is an example of "predetermined information," the manager is an example of a "user," and the manager's affiliation is an example of a "user attribute."

In step S32, the CPU 21 of the manager terminal 20 sends a request to input skill information into the skill table 52A to the user terminal 60 owned by each manager. Processing then proceeds to step S33. The manager predetermines the department from which skill information will be collected, and the CPU 21 sends a request to input skill information to the user terminal 60 owned by the manager in the department specified by the manager (e.g., Divisions 1 to 3). An input request execution button may be provided on the application for each manager to request the input of skill information. When each manager operates the input request execution button, a request to input skill information is sent to the user terminal 60 of each employee in the department to which that manager belongs. Employees may also enter skill information voluntarily within a specified period of time without explicitly requesting input.

In step S33, the CPU 61 of each user terminal 60 accepts the input of skill information into the skill table 52A by each manager. At this time, each manager is able to input skill information related to employees in their own department based on the access permissions set in step S31. Furthermore, due to the access permissions set in step S31, each manager is unable to view app information of skill management apps shown in the skill table 52A related to employees in other departments. Processing then proceeds to step S34.

In step S34, the CPU 61 of each user terminal 60 requests approval of the input content to the skill table 52A accepted in step S33 from the manager terminal 20. Processing then proceeds to step S35. Note that input to the skill table 52A may be performed by each employee themselves. Specifically, each manager who was requested by the manager to collect skill information in step S33 again requests that employees in his or her department collect skill information. Each employee who was requested to input their own skill information then enters their own skill information into the skill table 52A and submits a request to a manager in his or her department. At this time, it is preferable that each employee set access permissions so that the skill information of other employees cannot be viewed, even within the same department. Note that requests for input of skill information from each employee may be made directly by the manager, without going through a manager.

In step S35, if the CPU 21 of the manager terminal 20 receives an approval operation to approve the skill information applied for by each manager, it approves the application from each manager. Then, processing proceeds to step S36.

In step S36, the CPU 21 of the administrator terminal 20 reflects the input contents approved in step S35 to the skill table 52A in the application database 44B. Specifically, the CPU 21 updates the application information for the skill management application stored in the application database 44B by integrating the skill information entered by each manager. The CPU 21 also writes the application information for the skill management application to the master database 44A based on the synchronization settings made in step S15 shown in FIG. 5. Specifically, the CPU 21 writes the information shown in the name, affiliation, and skill fields of the skill table 52A, which is the application information stored in the application database 44B, to the master database 44A. The process then ends.

Next, we will explain examples of the integrated application displayed on the display unit 26 of the administrator terminal 20 and the display unit 66 of the user terminal 60. In the information processing system 10, the display content of the integrated application changes based on the access permissions set for the terminal owned by each employee of Company A or the employee's ID.

Figure 13 is an example of an integrated application displayed on the display unit 26 of the administrator terminal 20. The display unit 26 shown in Figure 13 displays a screen 51 of part A and a screen 52 of part B incorporated into the integrated application (e.g., a skill management app). The display unit 26 shown in Figure 13 displays screens 51 and 52 in the same layout as when the integrated application was constructed on the construction screen shown in Figure 9. The display content of screen 51 shown in Figure 13 is the same as the display content of screen 51 shown in Figures 7 to 9.

The display content of screen 52 shown in FIG. 13 has changed from the display content of screen 52 shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 based on the skill information entered into skill table 52A by each manager. Specifically, skill information has been added to the skills and notes fields of skill table 52A in screen 52 shown in FIG. 13. This allows the manager to understand that employee A in Section 1 possesses qualification A skills, that employee B in Section 2 possesses qualification B skills, and that employee B is in the process of obtaining qualification A, etc.

Here, the administrator has been granted access rights that allow him or her to view and edit app information for all employees within Company A. Therefore, the skill table 52A in screen 52 shown in FIG. 13 can display information for all employees within Company A in the fields of name, affiliation, skills, and notes. In this embodiment, the display format of screen 52 is a list display using employee name, affiliation, and skills, but this is not limited to this. Even in the same list display, the display may be by organization with affiliation as the first column. Alternatively, a format may be used in which multiple cards are displayed showing face photos along with names. Screen 52 may also be provided with selection tabs or selection buttons that allow the user to switch between these different display formats as needed.

Figure 14 is an example of the display of an integrated application displayed on the display unit 66 of user terminal 60A owned by Section Manager A. As with Figure 13, screens 51 and 52 are displayed on display unit 66 shown in Figure 14. The display content of screen 51 shown in Figure 14 is the same as the display content of screen 51 shown in Figures 7 to 9.

As with FIG. 13, the display content of screen 52 shown in FIG. 14 has changed from the display content of screen 52 shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 based on the skill information entered into skill table 52A by each manager. Specifically, skill information has been added to the skills and notes fields of skill table 52A in screen 52 shown in FIG. 14.

As described above, Section Manager A has been set with the first authority 91 (see Figure 10). Therefore, the skill table 52A in screen 52 shown in Figure 14 can display information about employees in Section 1, such as name, affiliation, skill, and remarks. This allows Section Manager A to understand that Employee A possesses Certification A, Employee C possesses no skills, and Employee E possesses Certification A and is currently obtaining Certification B. Access authority can be set for each part. Therefore, it is possible to hide screen 51, i.e., to prevent Section Manager A from viewing it, as an access authority for Section Manager A.

As described above, in the information processing system 10, the CPU 21 of the administrator terminal 20 constructs an integrated application that references the app information stored in the app database 44B and executes the application functions based on the administrator's selection of multiple parts. The CPU 21 then writes at least a portion of the app information stored in the app database 44B to the master database 44A based on the settings of the constructed integrated application, specifically the synchronization settings. As a result, the information processing system 10 constructs an integrated application based on the administrator's selection of multiple parts, making it possible to construct an application that meets the needs of each administrator. Furthermore, the information processing system 10 separately stores at least a portion of the app information used in the integrated application in the master database 44A and the app database 44B, and synchronizes them as appropriate, thereby improving the availability when managing the information used in the constructed integrated application.

Furthermore, in the information processing system 10, the CPU 21 of the administrator terminal 20 acquires at least a portion of the employee information related to employees belonging to company A, which is stored in the master database 44A. The CPU 21 then uses the acquired portion of employee information in parts incorporated into the integrated application. For example, the CPU 21 uses the acquired portion of employee information to generate a skill table 52A. As a result, the information processing system 10 can reduce the effort required to build an integrated application.

Furthermore, in the information processing system 10, the CPU 21 of the administrator terminal 20 sets access permissions for the integrated application based on the affiliation of employees belonging to company A. As a result, the information processing system 10 can maintain the confidentiality of the information used in the integrated application. Furthermore, the information processing system 10 can reduce the complexity of information collection by directly using the app information on the integrated application, which uses an app database 44B that is different from the master database 44A.

Furthermore, in the information processing system 10, the CPU 21 of the administrator terminal 20 displays a GUI showing each of a plurality of parts in the parts area 30 of the display unit 26. Then, when the GUI displayed in the parts area 30 is dragged and dropped into the construction area 50 of the display unit 26, the CPU 21 incorporates the parts shown in the dragged-and-dropped GUI into an integrated application. As a result, the information processing system 10 makes it possible to build an integrated application that meets the needs of each administrator without coding.

Furthermore, in the information processing system 10, the CPU 21 of the administrator terminal 20 accepts settings by the administrator for app information that is permitted to be written to the master database 44A. As a result, the information processing system 10 can reduce pressure on the storage capacity of the master database 44A compared to when all app information is written to the master database 44A.

Furthermore, in the information processing system 10, the CPU 21 of the administrator terminal 20 prohibits the writing of app information, which is only referenced when executing a certain integrated application, for example, a skill management app, to the master database 44A. This prevents unnecessary app information from being written to the master database 44A, thereby reducing the storage capacity of the master database 44A.

Furthermore, in the information processing system 10, the CPU 21 of the administrator terminal 20 writes at least a portion of the app information stored in the app database 44B to the master database 44A at a predetermined synchronization timing while the integrated application is running. As a result, the information processing system 10 can perform periodic backups of at least a portion of the app information used by the integrated application while the integrated application is running. Furthermore, even when multiple applications use data in the master database 44A, the information processing system 10 can prevent data from differing between applications by performing synchronization as appropriate.

In addition, in the information processing system 10, the CPU 21 of the administrator terminal 20 sets access permissions for the app information related to the skill management app shown in the skill table 52A based on the affiliation of the manager who inputs skill information into the skill table 52A used in the skill management app. The CPU 21 then updates the app information stored in the app database 44B based on the skill information entered into the skill table 52A by the manager, and writes at least a portion of the app information stored in the app database 44B to the master database 44A. Thus, according to the information processing system 10, by setting access permissions based on the affiliation of the manager who inputs skill information, confidentiality can be maintained when collecting skill information from managers. Furthermore, according to the information processing system 10, by separately storing at least a portion of the app information related to the skill management app stored in the app database 44B in the master database 44A and the app database 44B, availability can be improved when managing collected skill information.

Furthermore, in the information processing system 10, when the CPU 21 of the administrator terminal 20 receives an approval operation from the administrator approving skill information entered by a manager, the CPU 21 writes at least a portion of the app information related to the skill management app stored in the app database 44B to the master database 44A. This makes it possible for the information processing system 10 to prevent app information that has not been approved by the administrator from being written to the master database 44A.

Furthermore, in the information processing system 10, the CPU 21 of the administrator terminal 20 displays one or more integrated application templates containing multiple pre-determined parts on the display unit 26. This allows the information processing system 10 to meet the administrator's needs, such as when a combination of general-purpose functions is sufficient or when an integrated application needs to be built quickly.

Furthermore, in the information processing system 10, the CPU 21 of the administrator terminal 20 accepts settings for the integrated application, specifying which data to include in the app information. The CPU 21 then writes at least a portion of the app information for which settings have been accepted into the master database 44A. This makes it possible for the information processing system 10 to prevent app information for which settings have not been accepted from being written to the master database 44A.

Furthermore, in the information processing system 10, the CPU 21 of the administrator terminal 20 acquires information about external applications using an API. The CPU 21 then includes the acquired information about external applications in the app information. As a result, the information processing system 10 can cooperate with other systems to efficiently build integrated applications.

Furthermore, in the information processing system 10, the CPU 21 of the administrator terminal 20 executes an application that is different from the integrated application and performs processing using only information stored in the master database 44A, such as employee information. As a result, the information processing system 10 can execute various applications in an environment using various databases.

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In the above embodiment, Company A is an example of a "predetermined organization," but the "predetermined organization" is not limited to this. For example, the "predetermined organization" may be a company other than Company A, a public corporation/organization, a government agency, or the like.

In the above embodiment, the user terminal 60 is a "PC," but the user terminal 60 is not limited to this. For example, the user terminal 60 may be a mobile terminal such as a smartphone or tablet.

In the above embodiment, the master database 44A and the application database 44B were stored in the storage 44 of the server 40, but this is not limited to this. For example, the master database 44A and the application database 44B may be stored in a distributed manner across the server 40 and multiple other servers.

In the above embodiment, the integrated application is capable of executing multiple functions, but this is not limited to this. For example, if the administrator is allowed to select one or more parts, the integrated application may be capable of executing only the function of one part.

In the above embodiment, in the parts area 30, the color of the GUI indicating the part incorporated into the integrated application is displayed in a manner different from the color of the other GUIs, but this is not limited to this. For example, in the parts area 30, the GUI indicating the part incorporated into the integrated application may change to a shape different from the other GUIs, or may be positioned away from the other GUIs. Also, in the parts area 30, the GUI indicating the part incorporated into the integrated application may blink in a predetermined lighting pattern. Also, when a part (GUI) placed in the construction area 50 is selected, the color or shape of each part may change, or the part may blink in a lighting pattern.

In the above embodiment, the type of GUI displayed in the parts area 30 may be changed before and after a part is incorporated into the integrated application. For example, a GUI indicating a part that has a high, predetermined degree of association with a part incorporated into the integrated application may be preferentially displayed in the parts area 30. Furthermore, a recommendation display may be displayed that recommends a specific GUI to be displayed in the parts area 30 based on the type of part incorporated into the integrated application. For example, when part B is incorporated into the integrated application, an animation may be displayed that highlights specific GUIs indicating parts D and F, which have a high, predetermined degree of association with part B, as a recommendation display.

In the above embodiment, an example was shown in which two GUIs were dragged and dropped into the construction area 50, but it is also possible to drag and drop three or more GUIs. When three or more GUIs are dragged and dropped into the construction area 50, a corresponding number of screens are displayed. In this case, of the three or more screens displayed in the construction area 50, screens with a predetermined high degree of relevance may be arranged adjacent to each other.

In the above embodiment, an employee's affiliation is used as an example of an "attribute of an affiliated user," but examples of "attribute of an affiliated user" are not limited to this. For example, an example of an "attribute of an affiliated user" may be at least one of an employee's date of employment, job title, job description, career history, and skills.

In the above embodiment, the integrated application may be able to acquire various data, such as development information or location information, from a predetermined external application by linking with the predetermined external application via an API (Application Programming Interface). Furthermore, by using the API of the external application, data from the master database 44A or the application database 44B may be able to be output to the external application.

In the above embodiment, access permission settings and synchronization settings were given as examples of the various settings that can be configured in the settings area 70, but the various settings are not limited to these. For example, in addition to access permission settings and synchronization settings, other settings such as view settings and display item settings can also be configured in the settings area 70.

In the above embodiment, the flow from the request to input skill information into skill table 52A to approval of the input content was described using the sequence diagram shown in Figure 12. However, in this sequence diagram, the information exchanged between the administrator terminal 20 and the user terminal 60 is not limited to skill information, and may be any other information.

In the above embodiment, skill table 52A is shown in a table display based on each employee, but the display content of skill table 52A is not particularly limited. For example, skill table 52A may be displayed in a table display or tree display based on each affiliation within company A.

In the above embodiment, there are no particular limitations on the information in the master database 44A that can be used when building an integrated application. This information may be information described in the above embodiment, as well as information about the organization of the affiliated organization (e.g., Company A), or other information related to the affiliated organization.

In the above embodiment, the various processes executed by the CPU 21 after loading software (programs) may be executed by various processors other than the CPU. Examples of processors in this case include PLDs (Programmable Logic Devices) such as FPGAs (Field-Programmable Gate Arrays), whose circuit configuration can be changed after manufacture, and dedicated electrical circuits, such as ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits), which are processors with circuit configurations designed specifically to execute specific processes. Furthermore, various processes may be executed by one of these various processors, or by a combination of two or more processors of the same or different types (e.g., multiple FPGAs, or a combination of a CPU and an FPGA). Furthermore, the hardware structure of these various processors is, more specifically, an electrical circuit that combines circuit elements such as semiconductor devices.

In the above embodiment, the information processing program 24A is pre-stored (installed) in the storage 24, but this is not limiting. The information processing program 24A may be provided in a form recorded on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM (Compact Disk Read Only Memory), a DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disk Read Only Memory), or a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory. The information processing program 24A may also be downloaded from an external device via the network N. Furthermore, the information processing program 24A may also be stored in the storage 64 of the user terminal 60.

20 Administrator terminal (computer and information processing device)
21 CPU (processor)
24A Information processing program 26 Display unit 44A Master database (second database)
44B Application Database (First Database)
50 Construction area (predetermined area)
52A Skill Table (Dataset)

Claims (13)

constructing a specific application that executes a function of the application by referencing application information including information about the user who belongs to the specific application and stored in the first database based on the selection of one or more parts by the specific user;
Based on the settings of the constructed specific application, at least a portion of the application information stored in the first database, which corresponds to information about the affiliated user, is written to a second database, which is a database separate from the first database and in which master data of a predetermined organization to which the affiliated user belongs is stored .
An information processing program that causes a computer to execute a process. setting access authority for the specific application based on the attributes of the users who belong to the system stored in the second database;
2. The information processing program according to claim 1, which causes a computer to execute the process. displaying a user interface showing each of the one or more parts on a display unit;
a user interface displayed on the display unit is dragged and dropped into a predetermined area, thereby incorporating the part shown in the dragged and dropped user interface into the specific application;
2. The information processing program according to claim 1, which causes a computer to execute the process. displaying one or more templates for the specific application, each template including a plurality of predetermined parts, on the display unit;
4. The information processing program according to claim 3, which causes a computer to execute the process. accepting a setting of the application information that allows the specific user to write to the second database;
2. The information processing program according to claim 1, which causes a computer to execute the process. writing at least a part of the application information stored in the first database to the second database at a predetermined synchronization timing during execution of the specific application;
2. The information processing program according to claim 1, which causes a computer to execute the process. Accepting a setting of which data to include in the app information as a setting of the specific application;
writing at least a part of the application information whose setting has been accepted into the second database;
2. The information processing program according to claim 1, which causes a computer to execute the process. Use API to obtain information about external applications,
The acquired information about the external application is included in the app information.
2. The information processing program according to claim 1, which causes a computer to execute the process. Execute an application other than the specific application, which performs processing using only the information stored in the second database.
2. The information processing program according to claim 1, which causes a computer to execute the process. updating the application information of the specific application stored in the first database based on execution of the constructed specific application;
2. The information processing program according to claim 1, which causes a computer to execute the process. the first database is a database that stores the application information related to parts used to configure each application including the specific application;
The information processing program according to claim 1 . constructing a specific application that executes a function of the application by referencing application information including information about the user who belongs to the specific application and stored in the first database based on the selection of one or more parts by the specific user;
Based on the settings of the constructed specific application, at least a portion of the application information stored in the first database, which corresponds to information about the affiliated user, is written to a second database, which is a database separate from the first database and in which master data of a predetermined organization to which the affiliated user belongs is stored .
An information processing method in which processing is performed by a computer. a processor;
The processor:
constructing a specific application that executes a function of the application by referencing application information including information about the user who belongs to the specific application and stored in the first database based on the selection of one or more parts by the specific user;
Based on the settings of the constructed specific application, at least a portion of the application information stored in the first database, which corresponds to information about the affiliated user, is written to a second database, which is a database separate from the first database and in which master data of a predetermined organization to which the affiliated user belongs is stored .
Information processing device.