Information processing system, information processing method, and program product

Abstract

An information processing system includes a processor that displays a plurality of job elements indicating content of a job in a first display region of a display unit, associates the job elements with each other, and when the job element is selected, displays the job elements in a second display region of the display unit. And a display unit that displays, in a display manner different from other work elements that are not associated with the selected work element, the completely displayed work element that is associated with the selected work element and that is displayed in the first display region. A non-displayed work element associated with the selected work element and not displayed in the first display area is displayed in a second display area in the display unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an information processing system, information processing method, and program product. Background Technology

[0002] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-501566 discloses a method comprising the steps of using at least one processor configured to execute computer-executable instructions stored in memory for performing the following actions: detecting the selection of a data conversion job via a graphical user interface; automatically determining one or more associated jobs based on data dependencies between jobs in response to the detection of the job selection; and visually distinguishing the selected job and the one or more associated jobs from other jobs displayed on the graphical user interface.

[0003] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-44514 discloses an information processing apparatus equipped with a processor. The processor associates work elements representing work content with each manufacturing process of a product. Furthermore, the processor displays these work elements in a schedule setting area on a screen. Moreover, when any one of the work elements is selected, the processor causes each work element representing the work for each manufacturing process of the product associated with the selected work element to be displayed in the schedule setting area in a manner different from that of work elements associated with manufacturing processes in other products different from the selected product. Summary of the Invention

[0004] As an information processing system, consider an information processing system equipped with a processor, which displays multiple job elements representing the content of a job in a display area of ​​a display unit. The processor, for example, associates the job elements with each other. For instance, when a job element is selected, the processor executes a process that causes the job element associated with the selected job element and already displayed in the display area to be displayed in a manner different from the other job elements. The other job elements are job elements not associated with the selected job element.

[0005] Here, when a job element is selected, and the processor only performs that processing, it is sometimes difficult for the user to identify the job elements associated with the selected job element.

[0006] The object of the present invention is to enable users to easily identify the work elements associated with the selected work element, compared to the following situation: when a work element is selected, the processor only performs processing to display the work elements associated with the selected work element and displayed in the display area in a manner different from work elements not associated with the selected work element.

[0007] According to a first aspect of the present invention, an information processing system is provided, comprising a processor that causes a plurality of job elements representing the content of a job to be displayed in a first display area of ​​a display unit, the job elements being associated with each other, and, when a job element is selected, displaying job elements associated with the selected job element and displayed in the first display area in a display mode different from other job elements not associated with the selected job element, and displaying non-displayed job elements associated with the selected job element but not displayed in the first display area in a second display area of ​​the display unit.

[0008] According to a second aspect of the invention, in the information processing system of the first aspect, the first display area includes at least a schedule area that displays the status of the work element being assigned to an equipment capable of performing the work according to an execution schedule, the non-displayed work element including: a first work element that can be displayed in the schedule area by performing a change process that changes the period displayed in the schedule area; and a second work element that cannot be displayed in the schedule area even if the change process is performed, the processor causing the first work element and the second work element to be displayed in the second display area in different display modes.

[0009] According to a third aspect of the invention, in the information processing system involved in the first or second aspect, the processor, when the task element is selected, further displays the completed task element in the second display area.

[0010] According to a fourth aspect of the invention, in the information processing system described in the third aspect, when the processor selects the task element, it causes the completed task element to be displayed in the second display area in the same manner as in the first display area.

[0011] According to a fifth aspect of the invention, in the information processing system of the fourth aspect, the first display area includes: a schedule area displaying the status of the work element being assigned to an execution schedule of an instrument capable of performing the work; and an unassigned area displaying the work element not assigned to the execution schedule.

[0012] According to a sixth aspect of the invention, in the information processing system of the fifth aspect, the processor causes the assigned task elements allocated to the execution schedule and the unassigned task elements not allocated to the execution schedule to be displayed in different display modes in the second display area.

[0013] According to a seventh aspect of the invention, in the information processing system according to any one of the third to sixth aspects, the processor causes the completed task elements and the non-displayed task elements to be displayed in different display modes in the second display area.

[0014] According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the information processing system according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, the processor, in the second display area, causes the work elements to be arranged and displayed in a predetermined order and in a predetermined direction.

[0015] According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the information processing system according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, the first display area includes a schedule area that displays the status of the work element being assigned to an equipment capable of performing the work, and the processor, in the case that the work element is selected in the second display area and the selected work element is not displayed in the schedule area, changes the period of display in the schedule area so that the work element is displayed in the schedule area.

[0016] According to a tenth aspect of the invention, in the information processing system of the ninth aspect, when the processor selects the task element in the second display area and all task elements associated with the selected task element are not displayed in the schedule area, the processor changes the period of display in the schedule area so that all task elements are displayed in the schedule area.

[0017] According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the information processing system involved in the ninth or tenth aspect, when the processor selects the task element in the second display area and the selected task element is the task element that has been displayed, the processor displays the task element that has been displayed in a display mode different from other task elements that have been displayed.

[0018] According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the information processing system according to any one of the first to eleventh aspects, when the processor selects the task element and all task elements associated with the selected task element are displayed in the first display area, the processor sets the second display area to non-display.

[0019] According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, a program product is provided, comprising a program that causes a computer to perform processing, wherein the processing causes a plurality of job elements representing the content of a job to be displayed in a first display area of ​​a display unit, the job elements to be associated with each other, and, when a job element is selected, to display job elements associated with the selected job element and displayed in the first display area in a display mode different from other job elements not associated with the selected job element, and to display non-displayed job elements associated with the selected job element and not displayed in the first display area in a second display area of ​​the display unit.

[0020] According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, an information processing method is provided, wherein a plurality of job elements representing the content of a job are displayed in a first display area of ​​a display unit, the job elements are associated with each other, and when a job element is selected, job elements associated with the selected job element and displayed in the first display area are displayed in a display mode different from other job elements not associated with the selected job element, and non-displayed job elements associated with the selected job element but not displayed in the first display area are displayed in a second display area of ​​the display unit.

[0021] (Effect)

[0022] According to the first aspect, compared to the case where, when a job element is selected, the processor only performs processing that causes the job elements associated with the selected job element and displayed in the first display area to be displayed in a manner different from job elements not associated with the selected job element, the user can more easily identify the job elements associated with the selected job element.

[0023] According to the second aspect, compared to the case where the processor displays the first task element and the second task element in the second display area in the same display manner, the user can more easily distinguish between the first task element and the second task element.

[0024] According to the third aspect, compared to the case where the processor displays only non-displayable task elements in the second display area when task elements are selected, the user can more easily identify the completed task elements.

[0025] According to the fourth aspect, compared to the case where the processor displays the completed task elements in the second display area in a display mode different from the display mode in the first display area, the user can more easily identify the common situation where the completed task elements displayed in the first display area and the completed task elements displayed in the second display area are the same.

[0026] According to the fifth aspect, compared to the case where the first display area only includes the schedule area, the user can easily identify the completed task elements displayed in the schedule area and the unassigned area respectively.

[0027] According to the sixth aspect, compared to the case where the processor displays assigned job elements and unassigned job elements in the second display area in the same way, the user can more easily distinguish between assigned job elements and unassigned job elements.

[0028] According to the seventh aspect, compared to the case where the processor displays completed task elements and undisplayed task elements in the second display area in the same display manner, it is easier to distinguish between completed task elements and undisplayed task elements.

[0029] According to the eighth aspect, compared to the case where the processor displays job elements in an arbitrary order and in an arbitrary direction, the user can more easily identify the job elements associated with the selected job element.

[0030] According to the ninth aspect, compared to the case where the processor selects a task element in the second display area and the selected task element is not displayed in the schedule area, the user can more easily identify the task element.

[0031] According to the tenth aspect, compared to the case where the processor selects a task element in the second display area and all task elements associated with the selected task element are not displayed in the schedule area, only a portion of the task element is displayed in the schedule area, the user can more easily identify all of the task element.

[0032] According to the eleventh aspect, compared to the case where the processor selects a task element in the second display area and the selected task element is a task element that has been displayed, and the display of the displayed task element is maintained, the user can more easily identify the displayed task element.

[0033] According to the twelfth aspect, compared to the case where the processor keeps the second display area always on display, the first display area can be expanded in the display unit.

[0034] According to the thirteenth aspect, compared to the case where, when a task element is selected, the computer only performs processing to display the task elements associated with the selected task element and displayed in the first display area in a manner different from task elements not associated with the selected task element, the user can more easily identify the task elements associated with the selected task element.

[0035] According to the fourteenth aspect, compared to the case where, when a task element is selected, the processor only performs processing that causes the task elements associated with the selected task element and displayed in the first display area to be displayed in a manner different from task elements not associated with the selected task element, the user can more easily identify the task elements associated with the selected task element. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the manufacturing system of this embodiment;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional structure of the manufacturing management system of this embodiment;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing an example of a schedule screen in this embodiment;

[0039] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the status of the associated list area displayed in the schedule screen of this embodiment;

[0040] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the state in which all the work elements of the associated list area are displayed in the schedule area in the schedule screen of this embodiment;

[0041] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of the first display process executed by the manufacturing management system of this embodiment;

[0042] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of the second display process executed by the manufacturing management system of this embodiment;

[0043] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variation of the second display process executed by the manufacturing management system of this embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0044] An example of an embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0045] <Manufacturing System 1>

[0046] First, the manufacturing system 1 of this embodiment will be described. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the manufacturing system 1 of this embodiment.

[0047] Manufacturing system 1 is a system for manufacturing products (specifically, printed materials). In this embodiment, manufacturing system 1 receives orders for the manufacture of printed materials, generates a manufacturing plan, and manufactures the printed materials according to the manufacturing plan.

[0048] The manufacture of printed materials is one example of this process. The manufacture of printed materials is a concept encompassing the various steps performed to produce them. Examples of printed materials include books, brochures, and leaflets.

[0049] like Figure 1 As shown, the manufacturing system 1 specifically includes multiple printers 2, multiple processing machines 4, an order management system 6, a display unit 7, an input unit 8, and a manufacturing management system 10.

[0050] like Figure 1 As shown, the various parts of manufacturing system 1 are connected via communication line 3. Communication line 3 is, for example, a wired or wireless communication line. As a wireless-based communication line, for example, a line using the Internet or an intranet. The various parts of manufacturing system 1 will be described below.

[0051] Furthermore, as an example of the manufactured object, i.e., the product, it is not limited to printed materials, but can also be other industrial products, etc., and can be a product manufactured by equipment. The operation of this invention is not limited to the manufacture of printed materials, but can also include the manufacture of products other than printed materials, other operations, etc. Therefore, the manufacturing system of this invention can also be a system for manufacturing products other than printed materials. Additionally, the system of this invention can also be an operation system that performs operations not associated with the manufacture of a product.

[0052] <Multiple printers 2 and multiple processing machines 4>

[0053] Printer 2 and processing machine 4 are examples of equipment capable of performing operations. Multiple printers 2 are equipment for printing on recording media. Multiple processing machines 4 are equipment for processing the printed recording media. Processing machines 4 include cutting machines for cutting recording media, binding machines for binding recording media, and punching machines for punching holes in recording media. Hereinafter, printer 2 and processing machine 4 will sometimes be collectively referred to as equipment 2 and 4.

[0054] <Order Management System 6>

[0055] The order management system 6 is a system that manages information related to the manufacturing of printed materials received from customers (hereinafter referred to as manufacturing information). When the order management system 6 receives a manufacturing order for printed materials from a customer, it sends the manufacturing information of the printed materials to the manufacturing management system 10 via communication line 3.

[0056] <Display Unit 7 and Input Unit 8>

[0057] Display unit 7 is an example of a display unit, and is a structural part that displays display information to prompt the user. Specifically, display unit 7 is, for example, composed of a liquid crystal display. In addition, display unit 7 is not limited to liquid crystal display, but can also be an organic EL (Electroluminescence) display or the like, as long as it is a display capable of displaying display information to prompt the user.

[0058] The display screen shown by the display unit 7 includes a schedule screen 20 (see reference). Figures 3-5 Schedule screen 20 displays the execution schedule of equipment 2 and 4 (i.e., printer 2 and processing machine 4). Schedule screen 20 displays task elements 28 indicating the tasks performed by equipment 2 and 4. The specific details of schedule screen 20 will be described later.

[0059] The input unit 8 is a structural unit that receives instructions issued by the user. Specifically, the input unit 8 is, for example, composed of a pointing device such as a mouse and input keys such as a keyboard.

[0060] Furthermore, the input unit 8 is not limited to indicator devices and input keys; it can also be composed of a touch screen or other components that can input instructions issued by the user.

[0061] <Manufacturing Management System 10>

[0062] Manufacturing management system 10 is an example of an information processing system; it is a system for managing the production of printed materials. Manufacturing management system 10 includes a schedule screen 20 (see reference). Figures 3-5 The various screens displayed on the display unit 7 are functional. In addition, the manufacturing system 1 can also be used as an example of an information processing system.

[0063] Specifically, the manufacturing management system 10 has the functions of a computer, such as... Figure 1 As shown, it has a processor 11, a storage device 12 and a memory 13.

[0064] As processor 11, for example, a general-purpose processor, namely CPU (Central Processing Unit), is used.

[0065] Storage device 12 stores various programs and data, including processing program 12A. Specifically, storage device 12 is implemented using recording devices such as HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), and flash memory. Furthermore, storage device 12 is not limited to a single device; it can also be composed of multiple devices located in physically separate positions. Moreover, processing program 12A is an example of an information processing program.

[0066] Memory 13 is a working area for processor 11 to execute various programs. During processing, processor 11 temporarily records various programs or data. Processor 11 reads various programs, including processing program 12A, from storage device 12 to memory 13 and uses memory 13 as a working area to execute the programs.

[0067] In the manufacturing management system 10, the processor 11 executes the processing program 12A to perform various functions of pre-set processing. The functional structure achieved through the cooperation of the processor 11 as a hardware resource and the processing program as a software resource will be described below.

[0068] <Functional Structure of Manufacturing Management System 10>

[0069] Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional structure of the manufacturing management system 10 according to this embodiment. The manufacturing management system 10 is, as an example, Figure 2 As shown, it includes an acquisition unit 91, an association unit 92, and a display processing unit 93.

[0070] <Acquisition Department 91 and Related Department 92>

[0071] The acquisition unit 91 acquires various information. This information is displayed on the schedule screen 20 (see reference). Figures 3-5 Information related to the work element 28 and instruction information input through the input unit 8, etc. Instruction information input through the input unit 8 includes information displayed on the schedule screen 20 (see reference 20). Figures 3-5 The instruction information entered in ).

[0072] The association unit 92 associates the work elements 28 with each other. In this embodiment, as an example, the association unit 92 associates the work elements 28 with each printed material manufactured. That is, the association unit 92 associates the work elements 28 of a series of work processes performed when manufacturing a specific printed material. For example, when manufacturing a printed material including a cover A and a body A, when performing printing process A1, printing process A2, and binding process A3, the association unit 92 associates the work elements 28 of each of printing process A1, printing process A2, and binding process A3. Printing process A1 is, for example, the process of printing the cover A. Printing process A2 is, for example, the process of printing the body A. Binding process A3 is, for example, the process of binding the printed cover A and body A.

[0073] In this embodiment, the association unit 92 associates the work element 28 with each product, but the association method of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the association unit 92 may also associate the work element 28 with the orderer of each product. Furthermore, if there are multiple managers executing the schedule, the association unit 92 may also associate the work element 28 with each manager. In this way, the association unit 92 can associate the work element 28 based on pre-set criteria. Work elements extracted through retrieval based on set search conditions can also be associated. For example, a search can be performed according to search conditions such as keywords, work attributes, and tags assigned to the work, and multiple extracted work elements can be associated. This search can be performed, for example, using search command 39.

[0074] <Display Processing Unit 93>

[0075] Display processing unit 93 displays schedule screen 20 (see reference) Figures 3-5 ), control the display of the schedule screen 20.

[0076] Schedule screen 20 displays the execution schedule of equipment 2 and 4. Display processing unit 93 displays multiple work elements 28 representing the content of operations performed by manufacturing system 1 on schedule screen 20. In this embodiment, work elements 28 represent the work content of each manufacturing process of the printed material, indicating the work content that can be performed by one piece of equipment 2 and 4.

[0077] like Figures 3-5 As shown, the schedule screen 20, specifically as an example, includes the schedule area 23, the unassigned area 25, and the associated list area 22 (see reference). Figure 4 and Figure 5 Schedule area 23 is the area that indicates the status of the work element 28 being assigned to the execution schedule of equipment 2 and 4. That is, schedule area 23 is the area that indicates the work element 28 (hereinafter referred to as the assigned work element 28) that has been assigned to the execution schedule of equipment 2 and 4.

[0078] The unassigned area 25 is the area that displays the work elements 28 (hereinafter referred to as unassigned work elements 28) that have not been assigned to the execution schedules of equipment 2 and 4.

[0079] The associated list area 22 is an area that displays non-displayed task elements 28 that are associated with the selected task element 28 but are not displayed in the schedule area 23 and the unassigned area 25 when task element 28 is selected.

[0080] Furthermore, the display area 21, which includes the schedule area 23 and the unassigned area 25, excluding the associated list area 22, is an example of a first display area. However, the schedule area 23 and the unassigned area 25 themselves can also be considered an example of a first display area. The associated list area 22 is an example of a second display area.

[0081] <Display of task element 28 to schedule area 23 and unassigned area 25>

[0082] The display processing unit 93 displays the work elements 28 of the execution schedule assigned to equipment 2 and 4 in the schedule area 23 of the schedule screen 20.

[0083] like Figures 3-5 As shown, for example, in the schedule area 23, equipment information 31 representing each of equipment 2 and 4 is displayed vertically along the schedule screen 20. Furthermore, in the upper right of the equipment information 31, the date and time 32 representing the execution schedule of equipment 2 and 4 are displayed. Moreover, in the right side of the equipment information 31, i.e., below the date and time 32, the work elements 28 assigned to the execution schedule of each of equipment 2 and 4 are displayed. The date and time 32 is an example of a period. Furthermore, in Figures 3-5 In this document, the execution schedules for equipment 2 and 4 are expressed in units of time, but are not limited to these. For example, if the execution schedule for management operations is expressed in any of the units such as day, minute, or second, then that unit can also be used to express the execution schedule.

[0084] Furthermore, the allocation of work element 28 to the execution schedules of equipment 2 and 4 can be performed through customer instructions, user input instructions, or automatic allocation using machine learning. In manufacturing system 1, when work element 28 is assigned to the execution schedule of either equipment 2 or 4, the equipment 2 or 4 performs the work related to work element 28 according to that schedule.

[0085] When a change operation is performed on the date and time 32 displayed in the schedule area 23 in the schedule screen 20, the display processing unit 93 performs processing to change the date and time 32 displayed in the schedule area 23 (hereinafter referred to as change processing). As a result, it is possible to display the date and time 32 that is not displayed in the schedule area 23, as well as the job element 28 assigned to that date and time 32.

[0086] Examples of such change processing include: a process that moves the displayed date and time 32 (hereinafter referred to as the move process) and a process that enlarges or shrinks the displayed date and time 32 (hereinafter referred to as the shrink process).

[0087] As a movement operation, for example, one could consider moving the displayed date from July 20th to July 21st. As a movement operation, for example, one could consider moving the displayed time period from "9:00-17:00" to "10:00-18:00". Change operations in the movement operation could include, for example, a scrolling operation that moves the date and time 32 on the schedule screen 20. In the case of moving the date, this is done, for example, by operating the scroll button 37. In the case of moving the time period, this is done, for example, by operating the scroll button 33.

[0088] As an example of scaling, the displayed period could be expanded from one day to two days. Alternatively, it could be reduced from two days to one day. An example of scaling changes could be made using the setting button 34 to adjust the display scale. Furthermore, scaling could also involve expanding the displayed time period from "9:00-17:00" to "7:00-19:00". Alternatively, it could involve reducing it from "9:00-17:00" to "10:00-16:00".

[0089] The display processing unit 93 displays the work elements 28 that are not assigned to the execution schedules of equipment 2 and 4 in the unassigned area 25 of the schedule screen 20. In the unassigned area 25, for example, the unassigned work elements 28 are displayed in a left-right direction. When the unassigned work element 28 is assigned to the execution schedule of equipment 2 and 4, the work element 28 is deleted from the unassigned area 25 and displayed in the schedule area 23.

[0090] When the display processing unit 93 performs a scrolling operation on the schedule screen 20 to scroll the task element 28 displayed in the unallocated area 25, it executes scrolling processing to scroll the task element 28. As a result, task elements 28 not displayed in the unallocated area 25 can be displayed. The scrolling operation is performed, for example, by operating the scroll button 35.

[0091] In this embodiment, the following (1) to (6) work elements 28 are available as work elements 28 that can be displayed in the schedule screen 20.

[0092] (1) The assigned work elements 28 (hereinafter referred to as work elements 28) are displayed in the schedule area 23. (1))

[0094] (2) Assigned job elements 28 (hereinafter referred to as job elements 28(2)) that are not displayed in the schedule area 23 but can be displayed in the schedule area 23 through the execution of change processing.

[0095] (3) Even if a change is performed, the assigned work element 28 (hereinafter referred to as work element 28(3)) cannot be displayed in the schedule area 23.

[0096] (4) Unassigned job elements 28 (hereinafter referred to as job elements 28) displayed in the unassigned area 25 (4))

[0098] (5) Unassigned job elements 28 (hereinafter referred to as job elements 28(5)) that are not displayed in the unassigned area 25 but can be displayed in the unassigned area 25 by performing change processing.

[0099] (6) Even if the change processing is executed, the unassigned job element 28 (hereinafter referred to as job element 28(6)) cannot be displayed in the unassigned area 25.

[0100] The display processing unit 93 can display the work elements 28 of (1) to (6) above in the schedule area 23 and the unallocated area 25, respectively. As work element 28 (3), for example, a work element that the user sets not to be displayed in the schedule area 23 can be cited. In addition, work element 28 (2) is an example of a first work element. Work element 28 (3) is an example of a second work element.

[0101] <Display of task element 28 when task element 28 is selected>

[0102] When task element 28 is selected, the display processing unit 93 displays the task element 28 (hereinafter referred to as the displayed task element 28) associated with the selected task element 28 and displayed in the display area 21 in a display mode different from other task elements 28 (see reference). Figure 4 ).

[0103] Specifically, the schedule area 23 and the unassigned area 25 correspond to the display area 21. The aforementioned task elements 28(1) and 28(4) correspond to the completed task elements 28. Other task elements 28 refer to task elements 28 that are not associated with the selected task element 28. As a different display method, for example, an emphasis display can be given where the completed task element 28 is highlighted compared to other task elements 28. As an emphasis display, for example, a highlight-based display can be given. Furthermore, in Figure 4 and Figure 5 In the schedule area 23 and the unassigned area 25, the work element 28 is highlighted with a solid line.

[0104] Furthermore, as different display methods, the completed work elements 28 and other work elements 28 can be displayed in different ways by changing the background color, transparency, size, shape, display position, and presence or absence of markers.

[0105] The task element 28 can be selected and executed by the user using an indicator device, touch operation, etc. to select the task element 28 displayed in the schedule area 23 or the unassigned area 25 in the schedule screen 20.

[0106] Furthermore, the selection of task element 28 can also be performed, for example, by using search command 39 to search for task element 28 using keywords, etc. As a method for selecting task element 28, a method capable of recognizing instructions issued by a user selecting a specific task element 28 can be used.

[0107] When the display processing unit 93 selects operation element 28, such as Figure 4 As shown, the job elements 28 associated with the selected job element 28 but not displayed in the display area 21 (hereinafter referred to as non-displayed job elements 28) are displayed in the association list area 22. The aforementioned job elements 28(2), 28(3), 28(5), and 28(6) are consistent with non-displayed job elements 28.

[0108] When task element 28 is selected, the display processing unit 93 further displays the completed task element 28 in the association list area 22, in addition to the non-displayed task element 28 (this display is referred to as display A).

[0109] When display A is active, the display processing unit 93 displays the completed task element 28 in the association list area 22 in the same way as the task element 28 displayed in the display area 21. The completed task element 28 is displayed in the association list area 22 in the same way as the task element 28 displayed in the display area 21, with the same background color, transparency, and shape.

[0110] When displaying A, the display processing unit 93 displays the completed task element 28 and the undisplayed task element 28 in the association list area 22 in different display modes. For example, one of the completed task element 28 and the undisplayed task element 28 can be highlighted more than the other. Another example of a highlight-based display is...

[0111] Furthermore, the displayed and undisplayed task elements 28 can be displayed in different ways by changing the background color, transparency, size, shape, display position, and presence or absence of markers for both the displayed and undisplayed task elements 28. Figure 4 In the process, non-displayed work elements 28 are displayed through grid points, and completed work elements 28 are displayed through white space.

[0112] When the non-displayed task element 28 includes task element 28(2) and task element 28(3), the display processing unit 93 displays task element 28(2) and task element 28(3) in the associated list area 22 in different display modes.

[0113] As a different type of display, for example, an emphasis display can be given, in which one of the work element 28(2) and work element 28(3) is highlighted more than the other. As an emphasis display, for example, a highlight-based display can be given.

[0114] Furthermore, the background color, transparency, size, shape, display position, and presence or absence of markers of task elements 28(2) and 28(3) can be changed to display task elements 28(2) and 28(3) in different ways. Figure 4 In the middle, mark 29 is added to the operation element 28(3) to display it, and mark 29 is not added to the operation element 28(2) to display it.

[0115] Furthermore, when the non-displayed task elements 28 include assigned task elements 28 and unassigned task elements 28, the display processing unit 93 displays the assigned task elements 28 and unassigned task elements 28 in different display modes in the association list area 22. The assigned task elements 28 include task elements 28(1), 28(2), and 28(3). The unassigned task elements 28 include task elements 28(4), 28(5), and 28(6).

[0116] As a different display method, an emphasis display can be given as an example, in which one of the assigned work element 28 and the unassigned work element 28 is highlighted more than the other. As an emphasis display, a highlight-based display can be given as an example.

[0117] Furthermore, the assigned and unassigned task elements 28 can be displayed in different ways by changing the background color, transparency, size, shape, display position, and the presence or absence of markers. Figure 4In the list, unassigned job elements 28(4) are displayed in a different column (i.e., display position) than assigned job elements 28(1), 28(2), and 28(3). The column displaying unassigned job elements 28(4) is set to the upper column separated in the associated list area 22.

[0118] When a task element 28 is selected and all task elements 28 associated with the selected task element 28 are displayed in the display area 21, the display processing unit 93 sets the associated list area 22 to be undisplayed.

[0119] The display processing unit 93 displays the work elements 28 as a list in the association list area 22. In this embodiment, the display processing unit 93 arranges the work elements 28 in the association list area 22 in a preset order, either vertically or horizontally. The vertical direction is an example of a preset direction.

[0120] For example, one or more of the following <1> to <3> can be used as a basis to set the order.

[0121] <1> Whether it is assigned to the execution schedule of equipment 2 and 4

[0122] <2> Can the execution of the change processing be displayed in display area 21?

[0123] <3> Categories of tasks related to task element 28

[0124] Based on <1> above, the display processing unit 93 displays the work elements 28 in an upward or downward order, for example, by arranging them in the order of assigned work elements 28 and unassigned work elements 28. Figure 4 In the middle, the unassigned job element 28(4) is displayed at the top of the associated list area 22.

[0125] Based on <2> above, the display processing unit 93 displays the operation element 28 in the order of operation element 28(2), 28(5), 28(3), 28(6) in an upward or downward direction.

[0126] As for the categories mentioned in <3> above, examples can be given for work content, equipment, and personnel. For example, categories for work content include whether it's printing or processing, and the time required for the work. Furthermore, as a category for work content, if the work is printing, examples can be given for the type of printing, the type of printing media, the number of copies printed, and the number of pages printed. For equipment, examples can be given for whether it's a printer or a processing machine. For personnel, examples can be given for the types of personnel performing the work.

[0127] Based on <3> above, the display processing unit 93 displays work elements 28 of the same category adjacent to each other in the vertical direction.

[0128] Furthermore, as an example of a pre-set direction, it could also be a left-right direction. That is, the display processing unit 93 can also arrange the work elements 28 in a left-right direction for display. In addition, the display processing unit 93 can also arrange the work elements 28 in a two-dimensional configuration for display. In this way, the display processing unit 93 can display the work elements 28 in a recognizable manner.

[0129] <Display of task element 28 when task element 28 is selected in associated list area 22>

[0130] If task element 28 is selected in the associated list area 22 and the selected task element 28 is not displayed in the schedule area 23, the display processing unit 93 changes the date and time 32 displayed in the schedule area 23 so that the task element 28 is displayed in the schedule area 23.

[0131] For example, in Figure 4 In the associated list area 22 shown, for example, when selecting task element 28(2) which is not displayed in the schedule area 23, as Figure 5 As shown, the change date and time 32 displays the operation element 28(2). Furthermore, in Figure 4 The same applies when task element 28(3) is selected in the associated list area 22 shown. Furthermore, the result of task elements 28(2) and 28(3) being displayed in the schedule area 23 is that they become task element 28(1).

[0132] Regarding the selection of task element 28, for example, in the schedule screen 20, the user uses indicators, touch operations, etc. to execute the task element 28 displayed in the associated list area 22.

[0133] Furthermore, the selection of task element 28 can also be performed, for example, by using search command 39 to search for task element 28 using keywords, etc. As a method for selecting task element 28, a method capable of recognizing instructions issued by a user selecting a specific task element 28 can be used.

[0134] If a task element 28 is selected in the associated list area 22, and none of the task elements 28 associated with the selected task element 28 are displayed in the schedule area 23, the display processing unit 93 changes the date and time 32 displayed in the schedule area 23, so that all task elements 28 are displayed in the schedule area 23. Furthermore, this change of date and time 32 is performed through a move or zoom operation.

[0135] Here, in Figure 4In the example, the task elements 28(2) and 28(3) associated with task element 28(4) are not displayed in the schedule area 23. Therefore, in Figure 4 In the associated list area 22 shown, for example, when job element 28(4) is selected, such as Figure 5 As shown, the date and time 32 are changed, and the operation elements 28(2) and 28(3) are displayed.

[0136] If a task element 28 is selected in the associated list area 22 and the selected task element 28 is a completed task element 28, the display processing unit 93 displays the completed task element in a different display mode than other completed task elements 28.

[0137] exist Figure 4 In the associated list area 22 shown, for example, when job element 28(4) is selected, job element 28(4) is displayed in the unallocated area 25, thus displaying it in a different way than other job elements 28(4) that have been displayed.

[0138] As a different type of display, for example, an emphasis display can be given, in which one of the operation element 28(4) and another operation element 28(4) is highlighted more than the other. As an emphasis display, for example, a highlight-based display can be given.

[0139] Furthermore, the background color, transparency, size, shape, display position, and presence or absence of markings of the task element 28(4) and other task elements 28(4) can be changed to display the task element 28(4) and other task elements 28(4) in different ways. Figure 5 In the process, mark 27 is added to the operation element 28(4) to display it, while mark 27 is not added to other operation elements 28(4) to display them.

[0140] <First Display Process of This Embodiment>

[0141] Next, an example of the first display process of this embodiment will be described. Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process of the first display process executed by the manufacturing management system 10.

[0142] This process is performed by the processor 11 reading from the storage device 12 and executing the processing program 12A. As an example, when the schedule screen 20 is displayed, the processor 11 begins to execute this process.

[0143] like Figure 6As shown, when the processor 11 starts this process, it associates the work elements 28 that can be displayed on the schedule screen 20 with each other (step S101). Specifically, the processor 11 associates the work elements 28 of a series of work processes performed when manufacturing a specific printed material.

[0144] Next, the processor 11 determines whether the task element 28 that can be displayed on the schedule screen 20 has been selected (step S102). If the processor 11 determines that the task element 28 has been selected (step S102: yes), the process proceeds to step S103.

[0145] On the other hand, if the processor 11 determines that the task element 28 has not been selected (step S102: No), it proceeds to step S112. In step S112, the processor 11 maintains the display of the schedule screen 20 and ends the process.

[0146] In step S103, the processor 11 determines whether there is a completed task element 28 among the task elements 28 associated with the selected task element 28. If the processor 11 determines that a completed task element 28 exists (step S103: Yes), the process proceeds to step S104. In step S104, the processor 11 performs a highlighting display of the completed task element 28 and proceeds to step S105. If, in step S103, the processor 11 determines that the task element 28 does not exist (step S103: No), the process also proceeds to step S105.

[0147] In step S105, the processor 11 determines whether there is a non-displayed job element 28 among the job elements 28 associated with the selected job element 28. If the processor 11 determines that there is a non-displayed job element 28 (step S105: Yes), the process proceeds to step S106. In step S106, the processor 11 displays the non-displayed job element 28 in the association list area 22 and ends the process. If, in step S105, the processor 11 determines that there is no non-displayed job element 28 (step S105: No), the process also ends.

[0148] <Second Display Process of This Embodiment>

[0149] Next, an example of the second display processing in this embodiment will be described. Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of the second display process executed by the manufacturing management system 10.

[0150] This process is performed by the processor 11 reading from the storage device 12 and executing the processing program 12A. As an example, in the first display process, when the associated list area 22 is displayed in the schedule screen 20, the processor 11 begins to execute this process.

[0151] When processor 11 begins this process, such as Figure 7 As shown, it is determined whether job element 28 has been selected in the associated list area 22 (step S201). If the processor 11 determines that job element 28 has been selected (step S201: yes), it proceeds to step S202.

[0152] On the other hand, if the processor 11 determines that the task element 28 has not been selected (step S201: No), it proceeds to step S212. In step S212, the processor 11 maintains the display of the schedule screen 20 and ends the process.

[0153] In step S202, the processor 11 determines whether the selected job element 28 is displayed in the schedule area 23. If the processor 11 determines that the selected job element 28 is displayed in the schedule area 23 (step S202: yes), the process proceeds to step S203. In step S203, the processor 11 displays the completed job element 28 in a different display mode than other completed job elements 28, and ends the process.

[0154] On the other hand, in step S202, if the processor 11 determines that the selected job element 28 is not displayed in the schedule area 23 (step S202: No), it proceeds to step S213. In step S213, the processor 11 changes the date and time 32 displayed in the schedule area 23, so that the selected job element 28 is displayed in the schedule area 23, and ends the process.

[0155] In addition, such as Figure 8 As shown, the processor 11 may also determine in step S202 whether all job elements 28 associated with the selected job element 28 are displayed in the schedule area 23. If the processor 11 determines that all job elements 28 associated with the selected job element 28 are displayed in the schedule area 23 (step S202: yes), it proceeds to step S212.

[0156] On the other hand, if the processor 11 determines that none of the job elements 28 associated with the selected job element 28 are displayed in the schedule area 23 (step S202: No), it proceeds to step S206. In step S206, the processor 11 changes the date and time 32 displayed in the schedule area 23 so that all job elements 28 are displayed in the schedule area 23, and the process ends.

[0157] <The function of this implementation method>

[0158] According to this embodiment, when a task element 28 is selected, the processor 11 displays the completed task element 28 associated with the selected task element 28 in a display mode different from other task elements. Furthermore, when a task element 28 is selected, the processor 11 displays the non-displayed task elements 28 associated with the selected task element 28 in the association list area 22.

[0159] Therefore, compared to the case where, when job element 28 is selected, the processor 11 only performs the process of displaying the job element that has been displayed and is associated with the selected job element 28 in a different manner than other job elements, the user can more easily identify the job element 28 associated with the selected job element 28.

[0160] According to this embodiment, the processor 11 displays job element 28(2) and job element 28(3) in the association list area 22 in different display modes.

[0161] Therefore, compared to the case where the processor 11 displays job element 28(2) and job element 28(3) in the same way in the associated list area 22, the user can easily distinguish job element 28(2) and job element 28(3).

[0162] According to this embodiment, when job element 28 is selected, the processor 11 further displays the displayed job element 28 in the associated list area 22.

[0163] Therefore, compared to the case where the processor 11 only displays non-displayable job elements 28 in the associated list area 22 when job element 28 is selected, the user can more easily identify the displayed job elements 28.

[0164] According to this embodiment, when a task element 28 is selected, the processor 11 displays the completed task element 28 in the associated list area 22 in the display area 21 in the display mode.

[0165] Therefore, compared to the case where the processor 11 displays the completed task element 28 in the association list area 22 in a display mode different from the display mode in the display area 21, the user can easily identify the common situation where the completed task element displayed in the display area 21 and the completed task element displayed in the association list area 22 are the same.

[0166] According to this embodiment, the display area 21 includes: a schedule area 23 that displays the status of assigned work elements 28 for the execution schedule of equipment 2 and 4, and an unassigned area 25 that displays unassigned work elements 28.

[0167] Therefore, compared to the case where the display area 21 only includes the schedule area 23, the user can easily identify the completed task elements 28 that are displayed in the schedule area 23 and the unassigned area 25 respectively.

[0168] According to this embodiment, the processor 11 displays the assigned job elements 28 and the unassigned job elements 28 in the association list area 22 in different display modes.

[0169] Therefore, compared to the case where the processor 11 displays assigned and unassigned job elements in the same way in the association list area 22, the user can more easily identify assigned and unassigned job elements.

[0170] According to this embodiment, the processor 11 displays the completed task elements 28 and the undisplayed task elements 28 in the association list area 22 in different display modes.

[0171] Therefore, compared to the case where the processor 11 displays the completed task element 28 and the undisplayed task element 28 in the association list area 22 in the same way, it is easier to distinguish the completed task element 28 and the undisplayed task element 28.

[0172] According to this embodiment, the processor 11 arranges the job elements 28 in a preset order and displays them in a preset direction in the associated list area 22.

[0173] Therefore, compared to the case where the processor 11 displays the job elements 28 in an arbitrary order and in an arbitrary direction, the user can easily identify the job element 28 associated with the selected job element 28.

[0174] According to this embodiment, if a task element 28 is selected in the associated list area 22 and the selected task element 28 is not displayed in the schedule area 23, the processor 11 changes the date and time 32 displayed in the schedule area 23 so that the task element 28 is displayed in the schedule area 23.

[0175] Therefore, compared to the case where the processor 11 keeps the job element 28 undisplayed in the schedule area 23 when the job element 28 is selected in the associated list area 22 but is not displayed in the schedule area 23, the user can more easily identify the job element 28.

[0176] According to this embodiment, if a task element 28 is selected in the associated list area 22 and none of the task elements 28 associated with the selected task element 28 are displayed in the schedule area 23, the processor 11 changes the date and time 32 displayed in the schedule area 23 so that all the task elements 28 are displayed in the schedule area 23.

[0177] Therefore, compared to the case where the processor 11 displays only a portion of the job element 28 in the schedule area 23 when the job element 28 is selected in the associated list area 22 and none of the job elements 28 associated with the selected job element 28 are displayed in the schedule area 23, the user can more easily identify all of the job element 28.

[0178] According to this embodiment, when a task element 28 is selected in the association list area 22 and the selected task element 28 is a task element 28 that has been displayed, the processor 11 displays the task element that has been displayed in a different display mode than other task elements 28 that have been displayed.

[0179] Therefore, compared to the case where the processor 11 maintains the display of the completed job element 28 when the job element 28 is selected in the associated list area 22 and the selected job element 28 is a completed job element 28, the user can more easily identify the completed job element 28.

[0180] According to this embodiment, when all the work elements 28 associated with the selected work element 28 are displayed in the display area 21, the processor 11 sets the association list area 22 to be undisplayed.

[0181] Therefore, in the calendar screen 20, the display area 21 is enlarged compared to the case where the processor 11 keeps the associated list area 22 always displayed.

[0182] <Variation Example>

[0183] According to this embodiment, the processor 11 displays job element 28(2) and job element 28(3) in the association list area 22 in different display modes, but is not limited thereto. For example, the processor 11 may also display job element 28(2) and job element 28(3) in the association list area 22 in the same display mode.

[0184] According to this embodiment, when job element 28 is selected, the processor 11 further displays the already displayed job element 28 in the association list area 22, but is not limited thereto. For example, when job element 28 is selected, the processor 11 may also only display the non-displayed job elements 28 in the association list area 22. When job element 28 is selected, the processor 11 only needs to display the non-displayed job elements 28 in the association list area 22.

[0185] According to this embodiment, when task element 28 is selected, the processor 11 displays the completed task element 28 in the association list area 22 in the same display mode as in the display area 21, but is not limited thereto. For example, the processor 11 may also display the completed task element 28 in the association list area 22 in a display mode different from the display mode in the display area 21.

[0186] According to this embodiment, the display area 21 includes a schedule area 23 and an unallocated area 25, but is not limited thereto. For example, the display area 21 may also be a structure that only includes the schedule area 23.

[0187] According to this embodiment, the processor 11 displays the assigned job elements 28 and the unassigned job elements 28 in the association list area 22 in different display modes, but is not limited thereto. For example, the processor 11 may also display the assigned job elements and the unassigned job elements in the association list area 22 in the same display mode.

[0188] According to this embodiment, the processor 11 displays the completed task element 28 and the undisplayed task element 28 in the association list area 22 in different display modes, but is not limited to this. For example, the processor 11 may also display the completed task element 28 and the undisplayed task element 28 in the association list area 22 in the same display mode. As described above, the display mode when the task element 28 is displayed in the association list area 22 is not limited to a specific display mode.

[0189] According to this embodiment, the processor 11 arranges the job elements 28 in the associated list area 22 in a predetermined order and direction, but is not limited thereto. For example, the processor 11 may also arrange the job elements 28 in any order and direction.

[0190] According to this embodiment, if a task element 28 is selected in the association list area 22 and the selected task element 28 is not displayed in the schedule area 23, the processor 11 changes the date and time 32 displayed in the schedule area 23 to make the task element 28 displayed in the schedule area 23, but is not limited to this. For example, in this case, the task element 28 may also remain undisplayed in the schedule area 23.

[0191] According to this embodiment, if a task element 28 is selected in the association list area 22, and none of the task elements 28 associated with the selected task element 28 are displayed in the schedule area 23, the processor 11 changes the date and time 32 displayed in the schedule area 23 so that all of the task element 28 are displayed in the schedule area 23, but is not limited thereto. For example, in this case, only a portion of the task element 28 may be displayed in the schedule area 23.

[0192] According to this embodiment, when a task element 28 is selected in the association list area 22, and the selected task element 28 is a completed task element 28, the processor 11 displays the completed task element in a different display mode than other completed task elements 28, but is not limited to this. For example, in this case, the display of the completed task element 28 may also be maintained.

[0193] According to this embodiment, when all job elements 28 associated with the selected job element 28 are displayed in the display area 21, the processor 11 sets the association list area 22 to be undisplayed, but is not limited to this. For example, when all job elements 28 associated with the selected job element 28 are displayed in the display area 21, the processor 11 may also keep the association list area 22 always displayed.

[0194] This invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications, alterations, and improvements can be made without departing from its spirit. For example, multiple variations shown above can be appropriately combined to form a complete invention.

[0195] In addition, in the above embodiments, processor refers to processor in a broad sense, including general-purpose processors (e.g., the aforementioned CPU, etc.) and special-purpose processors (e.g., GPU: Graphics Processing Unit, ASIC: Application Specific Integrated Circuit, FPGA: Field Programmable Gate Array, programmable logic device, etc.).

[0196] Furthermore, the actions of the processor in the above embodiments are not performed by a single processor, but can be performed collaboratively by multiple processors located in physically separate positions. Additionally, the order of the processor's actions is not limited to the order described in the above embodiments and can be appropriately modified.

[0197] Furthermore, the manufacturing management system 10 in this embodiment may be composed of a single device, but is not limited thereto. The information processing system of this invention may also be a system composed of multiple devices. That is, the "system" in this embodiment can be either a system composed of multiple devices or a system composed of a single device. Moreover, this invention can be applied not only to programs but also to program products.

[0198] (Postscript) (((1)))

[0200] An information processing system, wherein,

[0201] Equipped with a processor

[0202] The processor

[0203] This displays multiple task elements representing the content of a task in the first display area of ​​the display unit.

[0204] The operational elements are associated with each other.

[0205] When the selected task element is selected, the task elements associated with the selected task element and displayed in the first display area are displayed in a different display mode than other task elements not associated with the selected task element. Meanwhile, non-displayed task elements associated with the selected task element but not displayed in the first display area are displayed in the second display area of ​​the display unit. (((2)))

[0207] According to the information processing system described in ((1)), wherein,

[0208] The first display area includes at least a schedule area that displays the status of the work elements being assigned to the equipment capable of performing the work according to their execution schedules.

[0209] The non-displayed job elements include:

[0210] The first job element that can be displayed in the schedule area by performing change processing during the period during which the change is displayed in the schedule area;

[0211] And the processor, even if the change processing is performed, cannot display a second job element in the schedule area.

[0212] The first task element and the second task element are displayed in the second display area in different display modes. (((3)))

[0214] According to the information processing system described in ((1)) or ((2)), wherein,

[0215] The processor

[0216] When the task element is selected, the completed task element is further displayed in the second display area. (((4)))

[0218] According to the information processing system described in ((3)), wherein,

[0219] The processor

[0220] When the task element is selected, the completed task element is displayed in the second display area in the same way as in the first display area. (((5)))

[0222] According to the information processing system described in (4), wherein,

[0223] The first display area includes:

[0224] A schedule area that displays the status of the work elements being assigned to the execution schedules of the equipment capable of performing the work; and

[0225] Displays the unassigned areas of the job elements that were not assigned to the execution schedule. (((6)))

[0227] According to the information processing system described in ((5)), wherein,

[0228] The processor

[0229] The assigned task elements and unassigned task elements not assigned to the execution schedule are displayed in the second display area in different ways. (((7)))

[0231] The information processing system according to any one of ((3))) to ((6))) wherein,

[0232] The processor

[0233] The completed task elements and the non-displayed task elements are displayed in the second display area in different display modes. (((8)))

[0235] The information processing system according to any one of ((1))) to ((7))) wherein,

[0236] The processor

[0237] In the second display area, the work elements are arranged and displayed in a predetermined order and in a predetermined direction. ((9)))

[0239] The information processing system according to any one of ((1))) to ((8))) wherein,

[0240] First display area

[0241] This includes a schedule area that displays the status of the work elements being assigned to the equipment capable of performing the work, according to the execution schedule.

[0242] The processor

[0243] If the task element is selected in the second display area and the selected task element is not displayed in the schedule area, the period displayed in the schedule area is changed so that the task element is displayed in the schedule area. (((10)))

[0245] According to the information processing system described in (9), wherein,

[0246] The processor

[0247] If the task element is selected in the second display area and none of the task elements associated with the selected task element are displayed in the schedule area, the period displayed in the schedule area is changed so that all task elements are displayed in the schedule area. (((11)))

[0249] According to the information processing system described in (9) or (10), wherein,

[0250] The processor

[0251] If the task element is selected in the second display area and the selected task element is a task element that has been displayed, the task element that has been displayed will be displayed in a different display mode than other task elements that have been displayed. (((12)))

[0253] The information processing system according to any one of ((1))) to ((11))) wherein,

[0254] The processor

[0255] If the selected task element is selected and all task elements associated with the selected task element are displayed in the first display area, the second display area is set to not display. (((13)))

[0257] A program that causes a computer to perform processing, wherein,

[0258] The processing

[0259] This displays multiple task elements representing the content of a task in the first display area of ​​the display unit.

[0260] The operational elements are associated with each other.

[0261] When the selected task element is selected, the task elements associated with the selected task element and displayed in the first display area are displayed in a different display mode than other task elements not associated with the selected task element. Meanwhile, non-displayed task elements associated with the selected task element but not displayed in the first display area are displayed in the second display area of ​​the display unit.

[0262] According to (((1)), compared to the case where, when a job element is selected, the processor only performs the process of displaying the job elements associated with the selected job element and displayed in the first display area in a manner different from job elements not associated with the selected job element, the user can more easily identify the job elements associated with the selected job element.

[0263] According to ((2)), compared to the case where the processor displays the first job element and the second job element in the same way in the second display area, the user can easily distinguish the first job element and the second job element.

[0264] According to ((3)), compared to the case where the processor only displays non-displayable job elements in the second display area when job elements are selected, the user can more easily identify the displayed job elements.

[0265] According to ((4)), compared to the case where the processor displays the completed task elements in the second display area in a display mode different from the display mode in the first display area, the user can easily identify the case where the completed task elements displayed in the first display area and the completed task elements displayed in the second display area are the same.

[0266] According to ((5)), compared to the case where the first display area only includes the schedule area, users can easily identify the completed task elements displayed in the schedule area and the unassigned area respectively.

[0267] According to (6), compared to the case where the processor displays allocated job elements and unallocated job elements in the same way in the second display area, it is easier for the user to distinguish between allocated job elements and unallocated job elements.

[0268] According to ((7)), compared to the case where the processor displays completed task elements and undisplayed task elements in the second display area in the same display manner, it is easier to distinguish between completed task elements and undisplayed task elements.

[0269] According to ((8)), compared to the case where the processor displays job elements in an arbitrary order and arrangement, it is easier for the user to identify the job elements associated with the selected job element.

[0270] According to (9), compared to the case where the processor selects a job element in the second display area and the selected job element is not displayed in the schedule area, the user can more easily identify the job element.

[0271] According to ((10)), compared to the case where the processor selects a job element in the second display area and none of the job elements associated with the selected job element are displayed in the schedule area, only a portion of the job element is displayed in the schedule area, the user can more easily identify all of the job element.

[0272] According to ((11)), compared to the case where the processor selects a task element in the second display area and the selected task element is a task element that has been displayed, and the display of the task element is maintained, the user can more easily identify the task element that has been displayed.

[0273] According to (((12)), the first display area can be expanded in the display unit compared to the case where the processor keeps the second display area always on display.

[0274] According to (((13)), compared to the case where, when a job element is selected, the computer only performs the process of displaying the job elements associated with the selected job element and displayed in the first display area in a different manner than job elements not associated with the selected job element, the user can more easily identify the job elements associated with the selected job element.

Claims

1. An information processing system, characterized in that, Equipped with a processor The processor This displays multiple task elements representing the content of a task in the first display area of ​​the display unit. The operational elements are associated with each other. When the selected task element is selected, the task elements associated with the selected task element and displayed in the first display area are displayed in a different display mode than other task elements not associated with the selected task element. Meanwhile, non-displayed task elements associated with the selected task element but not displayed in the first display area are displayed in the second display area of ​​the display unit.

2. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein, The first display area includes at least a schedule area that displays the status of the work elements being assigned to the equipment capable of performing the work according to their execution schedules. The non-displayed job elements include: The first job element that can be displayed in the schedule area by performing change processing during the period during which the change is displayed in the schedule area; And a second job element that cannot be displayed in the schedule area even after the change process is executed. The processor The first task element and the second task element are displayed in the second display area in different display modes.

3. The information processing system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The processor When the task element is selected, the completed task element is further displayed in the second display area.

4. The information processing system according to claim 3, wherein, The processor When the task element is selected, the completed task element is displayed in the second display area in the same way as in the first display area.

5. The information processing system according to claim 4, wherein, The first display area includes: A schedule area that displays the status of the work elements being assigned to the execution schedules of the equipment capable of performing the work; and Displays the unassigned areas of the job elements that were not assigned to the execution schedule.

6. The information processing system according to claim 5, wherein, The processor The assigned task elements and unassigned task elements not assigned to the execution schedule are displayed in the second display area in different ways.

7. The information processing system according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein, The processor The completed task elements and the non-displayed task elements are displayed in the second display area in different display modes.

8. The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The processor In the second display area, the work elements are arranged and displayed in a predetermined order and in a predetermined direction.

9. The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, First display area This includes a schedule area that displays the status of the work elements being assigned to the equipment capable of performing the work, according to the execution schedule. The processor If the task element is selected in the second display area and the selected task element is not displayed in the schedule area, the period displayed in the schedule area is changed so that the task element is displayed in the schedule area.

10. The information processing system according to claim 9, wherein, The processor If the task element is selected in the second display area and none of the task elements associated with the selected task element are displayed in the schedule area, the period displayed in the schedule area is changed so that all task elements are displayed in the schedule area.

11. The information processing system according to claim 9 or 10, wherein, The processor If the task element is selected in the second display area and the selected task element is a task element that has been displayed, the task element that has been displayed will be displayed in a different display mode than other task elements that have been displayed.

12. The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein, The processor When the selected task element is selected and all task elements associated with the selected task element are displayed in the first display area, the second display area is set to not be displayed.

13. A program product comprising a program that causes a computer to perform processing, characterized in that, The processing This displays multiple task elements representing the content of a task in the first display area of ​​the display unit. The operational elements are associated with each other. When the selected task element is selected, the task elements associated with the selected task element and displayed in the first display area are displayed in a different display mode than other task elements not associated with the selected task element. Meanwhile, non-displayed task elements associated with the selected task element but not displayed in the first display area are displayed in the second display area of ​​the display unit.

14. An information processing method, characterized in that, This displays multiple task elements representing the content of a task in the first display area of ​​the display unit. The operational elements are associated with each other. When the selected task element is selected, the task elements associated with the selected task element and displayed in the first display area are displayed in a different display mode than other task elements not associated with the selected task element. Meanwhile, non-displayed task elements associated with the selected task element but not displayed in the first display area are displayed in the second display area of ​​the display unit.

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