JP2005031748A - Asset management program and asset management apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

In a terminal device, inventory information such as an administrator, an installation location, and a purpose of use of a terminal device that cannot be detected is reliably obtained.
When the current date and time information is compared with the specific date and time information stored in advance for each specific period and it is determined that the current date and time information has passed the specific date and time information, the data item to be input is selected. And updating means for updating the specific date and time information with the next specified date and time information set in advance when data is input to the displayed data item. With the above configuration, since a screen for prompting inventory input is displayed on the screen of the terminal until the inventory data is input after a specific date, the terminal user inputs the inventory data.
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Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a program and a device that allow a terminal device to reliably input inventory information in asset management of a terminal device connected to a network.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As for inventory work of a terminal device connected to a network, as for software inventory work in a terminal device, an inventory processing program for automatically extracting software included in the terminal device and transmitting it to a server has been conventionally performed.
[0003]
In some cases, when the inventory execution start time comes, an agent program stored in advance in the terminal is activated to create inventory data and transmit the inventory data. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-366736
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The software of the terminal device can be detected by the program, but the administrator, installation location, purpose of use, etc. of the terminal device cannot be detected by the program.
[0006]
However, even if the user is notified that inventory information is to be updated, he / she fails to update the data because the user does not know how to update the information or it is time-consuming to start the program. was there.
[0007]
An object of the present invention is to reliably input inventory information to a terminal device in asset management of the terminal device connected to a network.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Storage means for storing specific date / time information in advance, comparison means for comparing current date / time information with the specific date / time information in the storage means for each preset period, and current date / time information by the comparison means as specific date / time information If the data is input to the data item displayed on the display means, the specific date and time information is set in advance next time. Updating means for updating with date information. With this configuration, after a specific date, a screen prompting for an inventory input is displayed every specific time on the screen of the terminal, so that the terminal user inputs.
[0009]
The storage means further includes first deadline date information and administrator contact information set at a date later than the specific date information, and the comparing means further includes a current date and time for each preset period. Information and the first expiration date / time information of the storage means, and if the comparison means determines that the current date / time information has passed the first expiration date / time information, the administrator contact information And a notification means for notifying the administrator. With this configuration, if the inventory information is not updated for a certain period, an inventory input instruction is transmitted to the administrator, so the administrator prompts the terminal user for the inventory instruction, or the administrator inputs the inventory information.
[0010]
In the case where inventory is managed in a plurality of departments, the storage means further includes second expiration date / time information and department information set at a date / time later than the first expiration date / time information, and the comparison The means further compares the current date and time information with the second deadline date and time information of the storage means for each preset period, and compares the current date and time information with the first deadline date and time information. If it is determined by the means, it further has a notification means for notifying the manager of the manager contact information whose department information matches. With this configuration, if the inventory information is not updated for a certain period, an inventory input instruction is sent to another administrator in the same department, so the administrator prompts the terminal user for an inventory instruction more reliably, or the administrator Enter information.
[0011]
The storage means further includes update date / time information as date / time information when the input data is updated, and the notification means further includes an administrator of the administrator contact information whose department information matches based on preset period information. Among them, the administrator who has updated within the period of the period information is selected and notified. With this configuration, the administrator selects the administrator who updated the inventory data and sends the inventory input instruction instead of simply sending it to other administrators in the same department. Or the administrator enters inventory information.
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0013]
FIG. 1 shows a system configuration diagram. The system of the present invention includes an inventory management server 10, a terminal device 20, an inventory terminal database 30, and a network 40.
[0014]
The inventory management server 10 has an inventory management program 11. Upon receipt of inventory result data from the terminal device 20, the inventory management program 11 stores the inventory data for each terminal device 20 in the inventory terminal database 30. Next, date data to be inventoried is transmitted to the receiving terminal device 20.
[0015]
There are a plurality of terminal devices 20 which are terminals to be inventoried. The terminal device 20 has a terminal inventory program 21 and executes an inventory process for each preset period. Further, the terminal device 20 is connected to the inventory management server 10 via the network 40, and receives transmission of inventory result data and date data for next inventory.
[0016]
The inventory terminal database 30 stores the inventory execution instruction date for each terminal device 20, the next inventory execution date for the next inventory that is set for each terminal device 20, and the current inventory result for the terminal device 20.
[0017]
The network 50 is a data communication network such as the Internet, and data is transmitted and received between the terminal device 20 and the inventory management server 10.
[0018]
FIG. 2 shows a configuration diagram of the inventory terminal database 30. The inventory terminal database 30 stores a terminal ID 31, an inventory execution instruction date 32, a next inventory execution date 33 for performing the next inventory, and an inventory result 34. The terminal ID 31 is an ID number assigned to the terminal device 20 connected to the inventory management server 10 via the network 40, and the inventory execution instruction date 32 is a registration of the implementation date on which the terminal device 20 performs inventory processing. Yes, on the next inventory execution date 33, when the inventory information is input in the terminal device 20 on the inventory execution instruction date 32 and the inventory management server receives the inventory information, it is sent to the terminal device 20 as date data to be invented next time. The inventory result 34 is a device type, a device type name, a manufacturing number, an installation location, a usage, a management number, a management department, a manager, a management contact, a used department, a used contact, and a user. This is inventory information of the terminal device 20 corresponding to the terminal ID 31.
[0019]
FIG. 3 shows a flowchart of the inventory process of the terminal device 20 on the inventory execution instruction date.
[0020]
In order to determine whether or not the terminal device 20 has reached an implementation date, the terminal inventory program 21 calls the inventory execution instruction date 32 data registered in advance. (S101).
[0021]
The terminal inventory program 21 determines whether or not the inventory execution instruction date 32 data called in S101 has passed today's date. If the inventory execution instruction date 32 data has passed today's date, the inventory from S103 onward is determined. The process is executed. If it has not passed, the process ends without performing the inventory process. (S102).
[0022]
If the terminal inventory program 21 determines in S102 that the inventory execution instruction date 32 data has passed today's date, the terminal inventory program 21 executes an inventory process. At this time, it is determined whether there is inventory data saved during the previous inventory process and inventory data temporarily saved during the current inventory process. (S103).
[0023]
If there is inventory data, the inventory data is called (S104), a screen having an item for inputting inventory data is displayed on the terminal device 20, and the inventory data called in S104 is written in the item of the input screen. (S105).
[0024]
FIG. 5 shows an inventory data input screen. In FIG. 5, the previous inventory data is displayed in the left column, and the current inventory data is displayed on the right side. In FIG. 5, the installation location and usage are changed in the current inventory data as compared to the previous inventory data. In this way, a configuration may be adopted in which a distinction is made as to whether the data is the data when the previous inventory was performed or the inventory data temporarily stored in the current inventory process.
[0025]
The terminal inventory program 21 determines whether inventory data has been input for all items on the input screen. (S106). If it is determined in S106 that inventory data has been input for all items, the terminal ID data 31 and the inventory result 34 are transmitted to the inventory management server 10 (S107).
[0026]
In the inventory management program 11 of the inventory management server 10, the inventory data of the terminal device corresponding to the terminal ID of the inventory terminal database 30 is updated with the terminal ID 31 and the inventory result 34 transmitted in S107, and the next time corresponding to the terminal ID 31 is updated. The stocktaking execution date 33 is transmitted.
[0027]
When receiving the next inventory date 33, the terminal inventory program 21 updates the inventory date data of the inventory program 21 to the next inventory date 33 (S108), and updates the inventory completion date 37.
[0028]
If all the data items are not input in S106, the process returns to S105 and always accepts the input of the inventory data. However, if an instruction to end the terminal inventory program 21 is input (S109), up to the present time. The written inventory data is stored in the storage means of the terminal device 20 (not shown), and the process ends (S110).
[0029]
The above is an example of the processing of the terminal inventory program 21 in the terminal device 20. For example, the terminal inventory program 21 may be automatically started when the terminal device 20 is started. If the terminal device 20 has a timer function, the terminal inventory program 21 is set to start at a predetermined time. May be. Furthermore, when the terminal inventory program 21 is installed, the date of installation can be stored as the inventory execution instruction date 32 data, or the inventory execution instruction date 32 data can be received from the inventory management server at the time of installation. .
[0030]
Next, a case where the inventory data is not updated even when the inventory data entry screen is displayed on the screen on the terminal device 20 after the inventory execution instruction date 32 is exceeded will be described.
[0031]
FIG. 5 shows a data configuration diagram of the inventory terminal database 30 in the second embodiment.
[0032]
In this embodiment, a first extension deadline date 35 and a second extension deadline date 36 are added to the inventory terminal database 30.
The first extension due date 35 is a state in which the inventory input screen is displayed on the terminal device 20, but when the inventory data is not input, a time limit for notifying the administrator by e-mail based on the previous inventory result 34 is set. It is set.
The second extension deadline date 36 is notified by e-mail to the administrator described in the previous inventory data after the first extension deadline date 35, but based on the previous inventory result 34 when the inventory data is not entered. A deadline for notifying other managers in the same department by e-mail is set.
[0033]
FIG. 6 shows a flowchart of the inventory management process when the deadline is exceeded in the second embodiment. This inventory execution process is executed by the inventory management program 11 of the inventory management server 10, and is executed every predetermined period. And all the inventory terminal records in the inventory terminal database 30 are processed.
[0034]
The inventory management program 11 calls the inventory result 34 of the inventory terminal record to be processed in the inventory terminal database 30 (S201).
[0035]
The inventory management program 11 determines whether or not today's date data has passed the first extension deadline date 35 of the inventory result 34 called in S201 (S202). If processing has not been performed, there is no need to notify, so the processing ends and processing is performed for the next inventory terminal record.
[0036]
If today's date data has passed the first extension date 35 in S202, it is determined whether today's date data has passed the second extension date 36 (S203). If today's date data has not passed the second extension deadline 36, processing is performed when the first extension deadline 35 from S204 has passed, and if it has passed, the second extension deadline 36 from S206 onwards has passed. Processing is performed when elapses.
[0037]
If it is determined in S203 that the period is from the first extension deadline date 35 to the second extension deadline date 36, an e-mail is sent to the administrator e-mail address entered during the previous stocktaking of the inventory result 34 called in S201. (S204). The administrator email address that sent the email in S204 is stored in the inventory terminal database 30 as an address A (not shown) (S205).
[0038]
If it is determined in S203 that the second extension deadline date 36 has passed, the management department of the inventory result 34 for all the inventory terminal records in the inventory terminal database 30 selects an inventory record that matches the inventory record currently targeted. Extract (S206).
[0039]
Further, among the called inventory records, whether or not the inventory update process was performed from the inventory execution instruction date 32 to the second extension deadline date 36 was purchased based on the inventory completion date 37 and the inventory update process was performed. An inventory record is extracted (S207).
Among the extracted inventory records, an inventory record having an email address that does not match the address A that is the email address stored in S205 is extracted (S208). An email is sent to the administrator email address of the inventory record extracted in S208 (S209).
[0040]
By the processes from S206 to S209, an e-mail is sent to another manager of the same department in the previous inventory data and who has a track record of updating the inventory data in a period close to today's date. Is possible.
[0041]
As another embodiment, the addition or change of the destination according to the due date can be appropriately performed according to the actual operation status.
[0042]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the asset management of the terminal device connected to the network, the inventory information can be surely input to the terminal device. Examples of hardware constituting the inventory management server 10 include a CPU, ROM, RAM, HDD (hard disk drive), HD (hard disk), FDD (flexible disk drive), and an example of a removable recording medium. FD (flexible disk), a display, an I / F (interface), a keyboard, and a mouse. Each component is connected by a bus.
[0043]
The CPU controls the entire inventory management server 10. The ROM stores a program such as a boot program. The RAM is used as a work area for the CPU. The HDD controls reading / writing of data with respect to the HD according to the control of the CPU. The HD stores data written under the control of the HDD.
[0044]
The FDD controls reading / writing of data with respect to the FD according to the control of the CPU. The FD stores data written under the control of the FDD, or causes the information processing apparatus to read data recorded on the FD. As a removable recording medium, in addition to the FD, a CD-ROM (CD-R, CD-RW), MO, DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), memory card, or the like may be used. The display displays a window (browser) relating to data such as a document, an image, and function information as well as a cursor, an icon, or a tool box. For example, CRT, TFT liquid crystal display, plasma display and the like.
[0045]
Then, the CPU executes the inventory management program 11 stored in the ROM, RAM, HD, FD or the like, thereby realizing its function.
[0046]
In addition, various data and a part of the data table stored in the inventory terminal database 30 may be generated and deleted as needed in the RAM used for work area purposes.
[0047]
The I / F (interface) is connected to a network such as a LAN or the Internet through a communication line, and is connected to another information processing apparatus (such as a server) via the network. The I / F controls the interface between the network and the inside, and controls data input / output from other servers and information terminal devices. The I / F is, for example, a modem. When the information providing apparatus performs wireless communication with a mobile phone or the like, the I / F also has a function as a communication device (wireless transceiver).
[0048]
The keyboard has keys for inputting characters, numbers, various instructions, etc., and inputs data. It may be a touch panel type input pad. The mouse moves the cursor, selects a range, or moves and changes the size of the window. A trackball, a joystick, or the like may be used as long as it has a similar function as a pointing device.
[0049]
Similarly to the above configuration, the user terminal 20 and the terminal inventory program 21 are also configured in the same manner.
[0050]
Note that the hardware configuration described above no longer has a strict restriction of where and what functions must be performed at present to enhance the performance of the CPU. Should not be interpreted strictly.
[0051]
(Appendix 1)
An asset management program that functions as a device that performs inventory processing using data entered in specified items after a specific date and time,
On the computer,
Storage means for storing specific date and time information in advance;
Comparison means for comparing current date and time information and specific date and time information of the storage means for each preset period;
Display means for displaying data items to be input when the comparison means determines that the current date and time information has passed the specific date and time information;
Update means for updating the specific date and time information with the next specific date and time information set in advance when data is input to the data item displayed on the display means,
Asset management program to function as.
[0052]
(Appendix 2)
The storage means further includes first deadline date information and administrator contact information set at a date later than the specific date information, and the comparing means further includes a current date and time for each preset period. Information and the first expiration date / time information of the storage means, and if the comparison means determines that the current date / time information has passed the first expiration date / time information, the administrator contact information The asset management program as set forth in appendix 1, further comprising a notification means for notifying the administrator.
[0053]
(Appendix 3)
In the case where inventory is managed in a plurality of departments, the storage means further includes second expiration date / time information and department information set at a date / time later than the first expiration date / time information, and the comparison The means further compares the current date and time information with the second deadline date and time information of the storage means for each preset period, and compares the current date and time information with the first deadline date and time information. The asset management program according to appendix 2, further comprising notification means for notifying an administrator of the administrator contact information that matches the department information when the means is determined.
[0054]
(Appendix 4)
The storage means further includes update date / time information as date / time information when the input data is updated, and the notification means further includes an administrator of the administrator contact information whose department information matches based on preset period information. The asset management program according to appendix 3, wherein an administrator who has updated within the period of the period information is selected and notified.
[0055]
(Appendix 5)
An asset management device that performs inventory processing based on data entered in specified items after a specific date and time,
Storage means for storing specific date and time information in advance;
Comparison means for comparing the current date and time information and the specific date and time information of the storage means for each preset period;
If the comparison means determines that the current date and time information has passed the specific date and time information, display means for displaying the data items to be input;
When data is input to the data item displayed on the display means, the update means for updating the specific date information with the next specific date information set in advance,
An asset management apparatus comprising:
[0056]
(Appendix 6)
The storage means further includes first deadline date information and administrator contact information set at a date later than the specific date information, and the comparing means further includes a current date and time for each preset period. Information and the first expiration date / time information of the storage means, and if the comparison means determines that the current date / time information has passed the first expiration date / time information, the administrator contact information The asset management apparatus according to appendix 5, further comprising a notification means for notifying the administrator of the above.
[0057]
(Appendix 7)
In the case where inventory is managed in a plurality of departments, the storage means further includes second expiration date / time information and department information set at a date / time later than the first expiration date / time information, and the comparison The means further compares the current date and time information with the second deadline date and time information of the storage means for each preset period, and compares the current date and time information with the first deadline date and time information. The asset management apparatus according to appendix 6, further comprising notification means for notifying an administrator of the administrator contact information that matches the department information when the means is determined.
[0058]
(Appendix 8)
The storage means further includes update date / time information as date / time information when the input data is updated, and the notification means further includes an administrator of the administrator contact information whose department information matches based on preset period information. The asset management apparatus according to appendix 7, wherein an administrator who has updated within the period of the period information is selected and notified.
[0059]
【effect】
As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, it is possible to reliably perform an inventory process for a terminal device connected to a network.
[Brief description of the drawings]
1 is a system configuration diagram. FIG. 2 is a data configuration diagram of an inventory terminal database 30. FIG. 3 is a flowchart of terminal inventory on an inventory execution instruction date. FIG. 4 is an inventory data input screen. FIG. 6 is a flow chart of inventory management processing when the time limit is exceeded in the second embodiment.
10: Inventory management server 11: Inventory management program 20: Terminal device 21: Inventory terminal program 30: Inventory terminal database 40: Network

Claims (5)

An asset management program that functions as a device that performs inventory processing using data entered in specified items after a specific date and time,
On the computer,
Storage means for storing specific date and time information in advance;
Comparison means for comparing current date and time information and specific date and time information of the storage means for each preset period;
Display means for displaying data items to be input when the comparison means determines that the current date and time information has passed the specific date and time information;
Update means for updating the specific date and time information with the next specific date and time information set in advance when data is input to the data item displayed on the display means,
Asset management program to function as. The storage means further includes first date and time information and administrator contact information set at a date and time after the specific date information, and the comparing means further includes a current date and time for each preset period. If the information is compared with the first expiration date / time information of the storage means and the comparison means determines that the current date / time information has passed the first expiration date / time information, the administrator contact information The asset management program according to claim 1, further comprising notification means for notifying the administrator of the asset. In the case of managing inventory in a plurality of departments, the storage means further includes second expiration date / time information and department information set at a date / time later than the first expiration date / time information, and the comparison The means further compares the current date and time information with the second expiration date and time information of the storage means for each preset period, and compares the current date and time information with the first expiration date and time information past the first expiration date and time information. 3. The asset management program according to claim 2, further comprising notifying means for notifying an administrator of the administrator contact information whose department information matches when determined by the means. The storage means further has update date / time information as the date / time information when the input data is updated, and the notification means further includes an administrator of the administrator contact information whose department information matches based on preset period information 4. The asset management program according to claim 3, wherein an administrator who has updated within the period of the period information is selected and notified. An asset management device that performs inventory processing based on data entered in specified items after a specific date and time,
Storage means for storing specific date and time information in advance;
Comparison means for comparing the current date and time information and the specific date and time information of the storage means for each preset period;
If the comparison means determines that the current date and time information has passed the specific date and time information, display means for displaying the data items to be input;
When data is input to the data item displayed on the display means, the update means for updating the specific date information with the next specific date information set in advance,
An asset management apparatus comprising:

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