JPH10171755A - Business System - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] In a business system using a WWW browser, it is intended to improve efficiency and operability of screen switching accompanying business process transition, and to improve development productivity. SOLUTION: An HTML file held by a WWW server is configured to be displayed by dividing a WWW browser screen on a client into a plurality of frames in accordance with a business purpose. The client obtains the business-purpose HTML file selected by the user from the WWW server, divides the screen of the WWW browser into frames corresponding to the contents described in the screen control HTML file, and obtains the content HTML. Display according to the contents of the file. The HTML file is divided into two types: an HTML file in which information for controlling each frame is written, and an HTML file including contents. Further, the HTML file is developed / managed in a hierarchy along with the frame classification.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a business system using the Internet or an intranet, and more particularly, to a user interface suitable for efficiently performing business when a WWW browser (World Wide Web browser) is used as a front end. The present invention relates to a screen design technology for realizing the above.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, with the rapid spread of the Internet, there has been a movement to reconstruct an existing business system by using the Internet technology. From the one where the mainframe is left as it is and the client side is replaced with a WWW browser,
Its application range extends to that reconstructed by WW.

[0003] This type of WWW system reconfigures a business system using a WWW browser as a front end, as described in, for example, a user case and a product description in Nikkei Computer Supplement "All about Intranet Construction". However, the client GUI (Graphical Us
er Interface) to WWW. For example, in most cases, the screen of the WWW browser is switched to the full screen every time the business process transitions. Therefore, Netscape
Navigator (WWW browser developed by Netscape Communications, Inc., USA) has almost no examples of building business systems that use the frame division function of screens, and there are demos that use the frame division function at some exhibition shows. However, there is no case where a user interface suitable for performing a task is applied with a consistent design philosophy, because the manner of application differs depending on the designer.

[0004]

As described above, most of the conventional business systems using the WWW switch the screen of the WWW browser to the entire screen every transition of the business process. For this reason, every time the screen changes, the WTM server
It is necessary to download an L file (Hyper Text Markup Language), and there has been a problem that it takes time to display a necessary business processing screen.

[0005] In addition, some prototypes are frame-divided, but the method of application differs depending on the designer.
There has been a problem that a user interface suitable for performing a task cannot be efficiently developed.

[0006] Furthermore, the HTML file has a problem that the link between the files is complicated and the screen design is difficult.

[0007] An object of the present invention is to improve the efficiency and operability of switching screens in accordance with the transition of business processing in a business system using a WWW browser, and to further improve the screen required for performing business. It is to provide a business system that can be efficiently developed.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a business system that can easily design a screen based on a plurality of HTML files.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, an HTML file held by a WWW server can be displayed by dividing a WWW browser screen on a client into a plurality of frames according to a business purpose. The configuration is as follows. For example, the HTML file is configured so that it can be divided into four types of frames, that is, a main menu frame, a submenu frame, a navigation frame, and a business processing frame. Then, the client obtains the business purpose HTML file selected by the user from the WWW server, and stores the HTML file corresponding to the contents described in the screen control HTML file.
The screen of the WW browser is divided into frames, and a display corresponding to the content of the content-based HTML file is performed. Normal business processing is executed within a business processing frame.

[0010] Accordingly, the HTML associated with the screen switching is provided.
File load time is greatly reduced, and screen switching can be made more efficient. Further, by dividing the frame, the operability of the user can be improved.

At the time of development, a frame is classified into a real frame that actually exists and a virtual frame, and is developed. By preparing virtual frames, the same management of a plurality of real frames can be realized, and development productivity can be improved.

[0012] Further, the HTML file is divided into two types, an HTML file in which only information for controlling each frame is written, and an HTML file including content information. The classified HTML files are hierarchized together with frames and are developed / managed. This facilitates screen design.

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a business system to which the present invention is applied. In FIG. 1, 10
Is a WWW server, 20 and 30 are clients (including PDA), 40 is a communication line such as the Internet, 50 is D
B server. Although two clients 20 and 30 are shown here, actually more clients are connected to the WWW server 10.

The WWW server 10 stores the HTML file 1
2 and an SQL driver 11, and each client 2
0, 30 have WWW browsers 21, 31.

Each of the clients 20 and 30 downloads a necessary HTML file 12 from the WWW server 10 according to the business process, and executes it on its own client.
When registering, updating, deleting, or referencing data, the data is sent to the WWW server 10, and the SQL driver 11 handles the table 51 in the DB (database) server.

The screen configuration of a WWW browser in a business system using the Internet will be described.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a frame configuration on the business system screen. In this example, the frame is divided into a main menu frame A, a submenu frame B, a navigation frame C, and a business processing frame D. In this case, the proportion or position of these frames A to D in the entire screen is arbitrary, and is not limited to the illustrated example. For example, the inside of the business processing frame D is further divided according to the business. It is also possible.

Here, the navigation frame C corresponds to a frame that displays a large classification of business processes executable by the client. Further, the main menu frame A corresponds to a frame that displays lower-level business contents of a large category, and the sub-menu frame B corresponds to a frame that displays lower-level detailed business contents of the main menu frame A. The frame D corresponds to a frame for inputting data and the like in the detailed job contents.

Next, an operation mode of the present system will be described with reference to a flowchart of FIG.

First, a task selection is instructed in the navigation frame C of the WWW browser 21 in the client 20 (step 101). The user of the client 20 first selects the task (α) in the main menu frame A (step 102).

Then, the WWW browser 21 requests the HTML file 12 corresponding to the selected task (α) from the WWW server 10. In response to this request, WWW server 1
0 is the WWW file for the HTML file 12 corresponding to the task (α).
Return to browser 21. The WWW browser 21 processes the HTML file 12 corresponding to the received task (α), and displays a more detailed task classification in the submenu frame B (step 103).

Then, the user of the client 20 narrows down and selects more detailed work (β) in the submenu frame B (step 104). WWW browser 21
HTML file 1 corresponding to the selected detailed work (β)
2 is requested from the WWW server 10. In response to this request, W
The WW server 10 returns the HTML file 12 corresponding to the detailed task (β) to the WWW browser 21. The WWW browser 21 processes the received HTML file 12 corresponding to the detailed task (β), and displays input data fields and various buttons necessary for performing the detailed task (β) in the task processing frame D (step S1). 105). As a result, fields and various buttons for inputting data necessary for processing of the detailed work (β) in the work (α) are displayed in the work processing frame D.

Therefore, when the user inputs data of necessary items in the business processing frame D, the WWW browser 2
1 transmits the input data to the WWW server 10
(Step 106). When the data is input, the WWW server 10 activates the SQL driver 11, issues an SQL statement for database processing (step 107), and handles (registers / registers) the data table 51 in the DB server 50. Update / delete) (step 108). Then, the result is returned to the WWW server 10. The WWW server 10 automatically generates the processing result HTML file 12 and returns it to the WWW browser 21 (step 109).

[0025] The WWW browser 21 is used for the WWW server 10.
Process the HTML file 12 of the processing result received from the server and display it in the business processing frame D (step 11
0).

The above processing is similarly performed in the client 30.

Next, the features of the business system of the present invention will be described from the aspect of development.

FIG. 4 is a frame configuration diagram necessary for developing a WWW browser screen divided into frames as in the example of FIG. In FIG. 4, R0, R1, R2, R3, R4
Is a real frame that actually exists, and V
1 and V2 are virtual virtual frames required for development. The virtual frames V1 and V2 may be considered as a group of a plurality of real frames.

The example of FIG. 4 has a structure in which a real frame R0 and a virtual frame V2 exist in a virtual frame V1, and real frames R3 and R4 exist in the virtual frame V2. With such a hierarchical frame structure, it is possible to control a plurality of real frames simultaneously.

Further, regarding the HTML file 12,
HTM having only information for dividing a frame in this way
L file Xi.html (i = 1, 2, 3,...) And Yj.html (j = 1, 2, 3,...) Having content information in the frame.
It is created in advance as a type of HTML file and is arranged on the WWW server 10.

FIG. 5 shows a real frame and a virtual frame, and two types of HTML files Xi.html and Yj.h.
FIG. 4 is a diagram hierarchically showing a relationship with tml. As shown in FIG. 5, the HTML file X1.html has only frame division information for dividing the real frame R0 into the frames R1 and V1, and the content information of the frame R1 is Y1.h.
Described in tml. X2.html has only frame division information for dividing the virtual frame V1 into frames R2 and V2, and the content information of the frame R2 is Y
Described in 2.html. Further, X3.html has only frame division information for dividing the virtual frame V2 into frames R3 and R4, the content information of the frame R3 is described in Y3.html, and the content information of the frame R4 is described in Y4.html. . As described above, at the time of development, a frame and an HTML file corresponding to the frame are hierarchically managed. Of course, this hierarchy may be not only a binary tree but also a multi-tree.

At the time of development of the business system, first, the frame configuration in the browser is determined, and a frame hierarchy diagram as shown in FIG. 5 is written.
The process is performed by adding a TML file. if,
If there is a change during operation, the change will be made based on this hierarchical diagram.

Next, processing of an HTML file during actual operation will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, an HTML file X having frame division information of the real frame R0 is transmitted from the WWW browser 21.
Call 1.html from WWW server 10 (step 2
01). The WWW server 10 returns the HTML file X1.html called by the WWW browser 21 (Step 202). Then, the WWW browser 21 transmits the HT described in the received HTML file X1.html.
ML files Y1.html and X2.html to WWW server 1
Called from 0 (step 203). WWW server 10
Returns the HTML files Y1.html and X2.html called by the WWW browser 21 (step 204).

The WWW server 21 processes the downloaded HTML file Y1.html, displays it in a designated frame, and furthermore, processes the HTML file X1.html.
The HTML files Y2.html and X3.html described in 2.html are called from the WWW server 10 (step 205). The WWW server 10 is a WWW browser 21
HTML files called Y2.html and X3.html
Is returned (step 206). WWW browser 21
The downloaded HTML file Y2.html is processed and displayed in the specified frame.
The HTML files Y3.html and Y4.html described in the TML file X3.html are called from the WWW server 10 (step 207).

The WWW server 10 returns the HTML files Y3.html and Y4.html called by the WWW browser (step 208). The WWW browser 21 downloads the HTML files Y3.html and Y4.ht
and is displayed in the designated frame (step 209).

As described above, according to the present embodiment, WW
In a business system using a W browser, an HTML file for displaying a screen of a WWW browser is divided into a plurality of frames corresponding to a plurality of frames for each business purpose, and an HTML file for a screen control system and an HTML file for a content system are divided into a plurality of HTML files. HTM for the business purpose selected by the user at the client.
The L file is obtained from the WWW server, and the H
Since the screen of the WWW browser is divided into frames in accordance with the contents described in the HTML file and the display corresponding to the contents of the contents-based HTML file is performed, the load time of the HTML file accompanying the screen switching is significantly reduced. Thus, screen switching can be made more efficient. Further, by dividing the frame, the operability of the user can be improved.

At the time of development, the frame configuration is classified into a real frame that actually exists and a virtual frame, so that the same management of a plurality of real frames can be realized and the screen transition efficiency can be reduced. Improvements in development and system response can be realized, and systematic development can be performed in terms of development, thereby improving development productivity.

Further, the HTML file is divided into two types, an HTML file in which only information for controlling each frame is written, and an HTML file including content information. HTML file can be clearly distinguished and created.
This makes it possible to develop systems with good prospects and greatly improve development productivity.

Further, in the business process, since the business process can proceed only by rewriting the HTML file in the business process frame D, there is an effect that a high-speed screen transition can be realized.

The embodiment of the present invention has been described above.
In FIG. 2, the WWW browser screen is displayed as A, B, C, D
Although the frame is divided into two frames, the present invention is not limited to this division format, and the sub-menu frame B and the navigation frame C may be omitted according to the business contents, and conversely, A frame may be added, and the screen can be designed according to the business content.

In the case of handling data for keeping confidentiality between the business processing departments, the user is required to input a password before selecting a business type in the navigation frame C, and the input password is not appropriate. In such a case, it is desirable to provide a security function to prevent the processing from being shifted to the subsequent processing.

[0043]

As described above, according to the present invention,
The load time of the HTML file accompanying the screen switching is greatly reduced, and the screen switching can be made more efficient. Further, by dividing the frame, the operability of the user can be improved.

Further, at the time of development, the frame configuration is classified into a real frame that actually exists and a virtual frame, and the development is performed. Therefore, the same management of a plurality of real frames can be realized, and the development productivity can be improved. Improvement can be achieved.

Further, the HTML file is divided into two types, that is, an HTML file in which only information for controlling each frame is written, and an HTML file including content information. HTML file can be clearly distinguished and created.
This makes it possible to develop systems with good prospects and greatly improve development productivity.

Also, in the business process, the business process can be progressed only by rewriting the HTML file in the business process frame, so that it is possible to realize a high-speed screen transition.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing an embodiment of a business system to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a frame configuration diagram illustrating an example of a screen configuration in a business system.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a business process in a business support business.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a frame configuration at the time of development in the screen configuration of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5: Real frame, virtual frame, and HT
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a hierarchy associated with an ML file.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating processing of an HTML file during operation of a business system.

[Explanation of symbols]

10: WWW server, 20, 30, ... client, 40
... Communication line, 50 ... DB server, 11 ... SQL driver, 12 ... HTML file, 21, 31 ... WWW browser, 51 ... Data table, A ... Main menu frame, B ... Submenu frame, C ... Navigation frame, D ... Business processing frame, R0, R1, R2
R3, R4: Al frame, V1, V2: Virtual frame.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A business system connected by a communication line such as the Internet or a LAN, wherein an HTML file for displaying a WWW browser screen on a client is divided into a plurality of HTML files corresponding to a plurality of frames for each business purpose. , And the HT of each frame
A WWW server that classifies and manages the ML file into a screen control system and a content system, obtains a business purpose HTML file selected by a user from the WWW server, and obtains a screen control system HTML file.
In addition to dividing the screen of the WWW browser into frames in accordance with the contents described in the file,
A business system comprising a client having a WWW browser for performing display corresponding to the contents of the L file. 2. The WWW server comprises: a plurality of HTML files for a screen control system or a plurality of HTML files for a content system.
L files are grouped and held as an HTML file constituting a virtual frame screen. If the HTML file acquired from the WWW server is an HTML file constituting a virtual frame screen, the client is an HTML file present in the HTML file. 2. The business system according to claim 1, wherein the information is sequentially acquired from the WWW server, and a screen of a plurality of frames is displayed. 3. The business system according to claim 1, wherein the WWW server holds screen control system and content system HTML files in a hierarchical manner.