Inspection support device, inspection support method and inspection support program

Abstract

To achieve reduction of a judgement load of an inspection content and prevention of an instruction error of the inspection content.SOLUTION: An inspection support device comprises a control part and determines an inspection content of an inspection object. The control part has: a reception part which can access an article-number master where an article number code of the inspection object is associated with a section of a first product of the season indicating whether the inspection object is handled as a first product of the season, and instruction history data for instructing order placement, order acceptance, or production of the inspection object and including past instruction data including the article number code, and receives new instruction data; a setting part for setting the section of the first product of the season in the article number master, on the basis of whether previous instruction data which includes the article number code indicated by the new instruction data and received on the reception part and is previous instruction data in a predetermined period, is included in the instruction history data; and a determination part for determining the inspection content of the inspection object, on the basis of the section of the first product of the season set by the setting part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an inspection support device, an inspection support method, and an inspection support program. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent document 1 discloses a first-item management method in which the contents of a first-item inspection are databased and managed by a computer by creating a first-item inspection database file that associates first-item result information showing the results of the first-item inspection with specified information. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-358110 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] At manufacturing sites, prototype products manufactured in the pre-mass production stage and products that are being sent to the production line for the first time are generally called "first products," and the inspection procedures for these first products may differ from those for regular products. Furthermore, in manufacturing processes using an individually ordered production system, products that have been inspected a long time ago may be treated as "first products" and inspected with inspection procedures that differ from those for products that are being repeatedly produced. This creates the problem of complex tasks, such as verifying the accuracy of the inspection procedures and issuing instructions to the site regarding the inspection procedures. This is true not only for products, but also for materials and semi-finished products used in the products.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide an inspection support device, an inspection support method, and an inspection support program that can reduce the burden of determining inspection content and prevent errors in specifying inspection content. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the inspection support device of the present invention is an inspection support device that includes a control unit and determines the inspection contents of an inspection object, wherein the control unit is capable of accessing a part number master that associates the part number code of the inspection object with a first item classification that indicates whether the inspection object is treated as a first item, and instruction history data that includes past instruction data that instructs ordering, receiving an order, or manufacturing the inspection object and includes the part number code, and is characterized by comprising: a reception unit that receives new instruction data; a setting unit that sets the first item classification in the part number master based on whether the instruction history data includes the part number code indicated in the new instruction data received by the reception unit and that falls within a predetermined period; and a determination unit that determines the inspection contents of the inspection object based on the first item classification set by the setting unit.

[0007] According to one aspect of the present invention, the control unit can access a variety master that associates the variety code of the inspection object with the predetermined period for the inspection object, and the setting unit sets the first-item classification of the part number master based on the predetermined period associated with the variety code of the inspection object in the variety master.

[0008] According to another aspect of the present invention, the instruction history data includes past order instruction data that instructs ordering the inspection object and includes a product number code and an order date, the reception unit receives new order instruction data that is new order instruction data for the inspection object as the new instruction data, and the setting unit sets the initial item classification in the product number master based on whether past order instruction data that includes the product number code indicated in the new order instruction data received by the reception unit and that is within a predetermined period is included in the instruction history data.

[0009] According to another aspect of the present invention, the instruction history data includes past production instruction data that instructs the production of the inspection object and includes a product number code and a production instruction date, the reception unit receives new production instruction data that is new production instruction data for the inspection object as the new instruction data, and the setting unit sets the first-item classification in the product number master based on whether past production instruction data that includes the product number code indicated in the new production instruction data received by the reception unit and that is within a predetermined period is included in the instruction history data.

[0010] According to another aspect of the present invention, the instruction history data includes past order instruction data that is data instructing the acceptance of an order for the inspection object and includes a product number code and an order date, the reception unit receives new order instruction data that is new order instruction data for the inspection object as the new instruction data, and the setting unit sets the initial item classification in the product number master based on whether past order instruction data that includes the product number code indicated in the new order instruction data accepted by the reception unit and that is within a predetermined period is included in the instruction history data.

[0011] According to another aspect of the present invention, the setting unit sets the first item classification of the part number master based on the date of new registration of the part number code in the part number master.

[0012] According to one aspect of the present invention, the control unit can access master update history data including data on the change history of a manufacturing instruction master that associates the product number code of the inspection object with a manufacturing instruction classification indicating whether the inspection object is manufactured in-house or outsourced, and the setting unit sets the initial item classification of the product number master based on the change history of the manufacturing instruction classification in the manufacturing instruction master.

[0013] According to one aspect of the present invention, the control unit can access master update history data including data on the change history of the correspondence between the product number code of the inspection target and the supplier code of the inspection target, and the setting unit sets the initial item classification of the product number master based on the change history of the supplier code in the master update history data.

[0014] Furthermore, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the present invention provides an inspection support method executed by an inspection support device equipped with a control unit, wherein the inspection support device is capable of accessing a part number master that associates part number codes of inspection objects with first item classifications that indicate whether the inspection objects are treated as first items, and instruction history data that includes past instruction data that instructs ordering, receiving, or manufacturing the inspection objects and includes part number codes, and is characterized by comprising: a reception step executed by the control unit for receiving new instruction data; a setting step for setting the first item classification in the part number master based on whether the instruction history data includes the part number code indicated by the new instruction data received in the reception step and that includes past instruction data within a predetermined period; and a determination step for determining inspection contents of the inspection object based on the first item classification set in the setting step.

[0015] Furthermore, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the present invention provides an inspection assistance program to be executed by an inspection assistance device having a control unit, wherein the inspection assistance device is capable of accessing a part number master that associates part number codes of inspection objects with first-item classifications that indicate whether the inspection objects are treated as first-item items, and instruction history data that includes past instruction data that instructs ordering, receiving, or manufacturing the inspection objects and includes part number codes, and is characterized in that the control unit is caused to execute the following steps: a reception step of receiving new instruction data; a setting step of setting the first-item classification in the part number master based on whether the instruction history data includes the part number code indicated by the new instruction data received in the reception step and includes past instruction data within a predetermined period; and a determination step of determining the inspection contents of the inspection object based on the first-item classification set in the setting step. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] The present invention has the effect of reducing the burden of determining the test content and preventing mistakes in specifying the test content by making it possible to automatically determine the test content for each test object. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of an examination support device. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the product number master. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the initial pattern master. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the product type master. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the supplier master. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the order condition master. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the manufacturing instruction master. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the examination item master. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the check pattern master. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the flag setting process for the initial pattern P1 by the setting unit of the inspection support device. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the flag setting process for the initial pattern P2 by the setting unit of the inspection support device. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the flag setting process for the initial pattern P3 by the setting unit of the inspection support device. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the flag setting process of the initial patterns P4 and P5 by the setting unit of the inspection support device when the inspection object is a material. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the flag setting process of the initial patterns P4 and P5 by the setting unit of the inspection support device when the inspection target is a semi-finished product. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the flag setting process of the initial patterns P4 and P5 by the setting unit of the inspection support device when the inspection object is a product. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the process of generating examination schedule data when the processing target is a material, which is performed by the determining unit and the generating unit of the examination support device. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the process of generating inspection schedule data when the processing target is a semi-finished product, which is performed by the determining unit and the generating unit of the inspection support device. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the process of generating inspection schedule data by the determining unit and generating unit of the inspection support device when the processing target is a product. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] Hereinafter, embodiments of an inspection support device, an inspection support method, and an inspection support program according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0019] [1. Configuration] An example of the configuration of a test support device according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an overview in a block diagram of an example of the configuration of a test support device.

[0020] 1 is a commercially available desktop personal computer. Note that the test support device 100 is not limited to a stationary information processing device such as a desktop personal computer, but may also be a portable information processing device such as a commercially available notebook personal computer, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a smartphone, or a tablet personal computer.

[0021] The test support device 100 includes a control unit 102, a communication interface unit 104, a storage unit 106, and an input / output interface unit 108. The units included in the test support device 100 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other via any communication path.

[0022] The communication interface unit 104 communicatively connects the test assistance device 100 to a network 300 via a communication device such as a router and a wired or wireless communication line such as a dedicated line. The communication interface unit 104 has a function of communicating data with other devices via the communication line. Here, the network 300 has a function of connecting the test assistance device 100 and the server 200 so that they can communicate with each other, and is, for example, the Internet or a LAN (Local Area Network). Note that the data stored in the memory unit 106 may be stored in the server 200, for example.

[0023] An input device 112 and an output device 114 are connected to the input / output interface unit 108. The output device 114 may be a monitor (including a home television), a speaker, or a printer. The input device 112 may be a keyboard, a mouse, a microphone, or a monitor that functions as a pointing device in cooperation with a mouse. In the following, the output device 114 may be referred to as the monitor 114, and the input device 112 may be referred to as the keyboard 112 or the mouse 112.

[0024] Various databases, tables, files, etc. are stored in the storage unit 106. Computer programs that work in conjunction with the OS (Operating System) to issue commands to the CPU (Central Processing Unit) to perform various processes are recorded in the storage unit 106. The storage unit 106 may be, for example, a memory device such as RAM (Random Access Memory) or ROM (Read Only Memory), a fixed disk device such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, or an optical disk.

[0025] The memory unit 106 stores a product number master 106a, an initial product pattern master 106b, a product type master 106c, a supplier master 106d, an order condition master 106e, a manufacturing instruction master 106f, an inspection item master 106g, an inspection pattern master 106h, master update history data 106i, and instruction history data 106j.

[0026] The control unit 102 is configured to be able to access the product number master 106a, initial product pattern master 106b, product type master 106c, supplier master 106d, order condition master 106e, manufacturing instruction master 106f, inspection item master 106g, inspection pattern master 106h, master update history data 106i, instruction history data 106j, etc., stored in the memory unit 106.

[0027] Fig. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the part number master 106a. As shown in Fig. 2, the part number master 106a is composed of a table that associates, for each part number of an inspection target, a part number CD, part number name, product code, asset classification, first product classification, first product pattern flag, and new registration date. The part number CD serves as the primary key.

[0028] The inspection target may be, for example, a finished product, semi-finished product, or material. The product number name is the name of the product number indicated by the product number CD. The product code is the product code corresponding to the product type of the product number indicated by the product number CD. The asset classification category is the asset classification category of the product number indicated by the product number CD, and the asset classification is in-house production or outsourced production.

[0029] The first item classification indicates whether the product number indicated by product number CD is treated as a first item, and first items also include items that are considered to be first items. The first item pattern flag includes flags for different first item patterns P1, P2, P3, P4, and P5. The new registration date is the date when product number CD was newly registered in product number master 106a or the date when the information indicated by product number CD in product number master 106a was last updated.

[0030] 3 is a diagram showing an example of the initial product pattern master 106b. As shown in FIG. 3, the initial product pattern master 106b is composed of a table in which each initial product pattern is associated with a first product pattern category name.

[0031] In the example shown in Figure 3, the name of the first fruit pattern category for first fruit pattern P1 is "New Registration," and the flag for first fruit pattern P1 is a flag indicating whether or not it is a new registration. Also, the name of the first fruit pattern category for first fruit pattern P2 is "Switch between domestic and foreign production," and the flag for first fruit pattern P2 is a flag indicating whether or not there is a switch between domestic and foreign production within a predetermined period.

[0032] In addition, the first product pattern category name of the first product pattern P3 is "supplier change", which indicates that the flag of the first product pattern P3 is a flag indicating whether or not there has been a change in supplier within a predetermined period.

[0033] The name of the first fruit pattern category for first fruit pattern P4 is "No transaction for six months," indicating that the flag for first fruit pattern P4 is a flag indicating whether or not there has been no transaction for six months or more. The name of the first fruit pattern category for first fruit pattern P5 is "No transaction for one year," indicating that the flag for first fruit pattern P5 is a flag indicating whether or not there has been no transaction for one year or more.

[0034] Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the product type master 106c. As shown in Fig. 4, the product type master 106c is composed of a table in which the product type CD, product type name, check period after new registration, and transaction pattern check flag are associated with each other for each product type. The product type CD serves as a primary key.

[0035] The variety CD is the product code of the product number. The variety name is the name of the variety indicated by the variety CD. The check period after new registration is the period during which the variety indicated by the variety CD is determined to be a newly registered product. The transaction pattern check flag is a flag that specifies the transaction interval at which the product is treated as a first product, with "4" being a flag that specifies that the transaction interval at which the product is treated as a first product is six months, and "5" being a flag that specifies that the transaction interval at which the product is treated as a first product is one year.

[0036] Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the supplier master 106d. As shown in Fig. 5, the supplier master 106d is composed of a table in which a supplier code and a supplier name are associated with each supplier. The supplier code is an identification code of the supplier. The supplier name is the name of the supplier.

[0037] Fig. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the order condition master 106e. As shown in Fig. 6, the order condition master 106e is composed of a table in which, for each item number, a part number CD, a supplier code, a supplier name, and a standard test pattern are associated with each other. The part number CD serves as a primary key.

[0038] The part number CD is the part number code of the part number. The supplier code is the supplier code indicating the supplier of the inspection target having a part number corresponding to the part number code. The supplier name is the name of the supplier of the inspection target having a part number corresponding to the part number code. The standard inspection pattern is the standard inspection content for the inspection target having a part number corresponding to the part number code.

[0039] 7 is a diagram showing an example of the manufacturing instruction master 106f. As shown in Fig. 7, the manufacturing instruction master 106f is composed of a table in which, for each product number, a product number CD, a manufacturing instruction category, a manufacturing instruction category name, a supplier code, a supplier name, and a standard inspection pattern are associated with each other.

[0040] The product number CD is the product number code of the product number. The manufacturing instruction category is a flag that indicates whether the manufacturing instruction category of the inspection target having the product number corresponding to the product number code is made in-house or outsourced. The manufacturing instruction category name is the name of the manufacturing instruction category of the inspection target having the product number corresponding to the product number code.

[0041] The supplier code is a supplier code indicating the supplier of the inspection target having a part number corresponding to the part number code. The supplier name is the name of the supplier of the inspection target having a part number corresponding to the part number code. The standard inspection pattern is the standard inspection content for the inspection target having a part number corresponding to the part number code.

[0042] Fig. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the test item master 106g. As shown in Fig. 8, the test item master 106g is composed of a table in which test item codes and search item names are associated with each test item. The test item code is an identification code for the test item. The test item name is the name of the test item.

[0043] 9 is a diagram showing an example of the test pattern master 106h. As shown in Fig. 9, the test pattern master 106h is composed of a table in which test pattern codes, test pattern names, test orders, test item codes, test item names, and initial classifications are associated with each other for each test pattern.

[0044] The test pattern code is an identification code of the test pattern. The test pattern name is the name of the test pattern. The test order is the order of the test items included in the test pattern. The test item code is an identification code of the test item included in the test pattern. The search item name is the name of the test item included in the test pattern.

[0045] The first-item classification is a classification of the test items included in the test pattern. The first-item classification indicates whether or not an item is treated as a first-item, and items that are treated as first-items also include items that are considered to be first-items.

[0046] The master update history data 106i includes data indicating the update history of each of a plurality of masters including a product number master 106a, an initial product pattern master 106b, a product type master 106c, an order condition master 106e, a manufacturing instruction master 106f, an inspection item master 106g, and an inspection pattern master 106h.

[0047] The master update history data 106i includes data indicating the update history of the manufacturing instruction master 106f, such as data associated with newly registered or partially changed product number codes, manufacturing instruction categories, manufacturing instruction category codes, supplier codes, supplier names, etc.

[0048] The master update history data 106i also includes data indicating the update history of the order condition master 106e, such as data in which newly registered or partially changed product code, supplier code, supplier name, etc. are associated with each other.

[0049] The instruction history data 106j includes order instruction history data including a plurality of order instruction data each indicating a past order instruction, manufacturing instruction history data including a plurality of manufacturing instruction data each indicating a past manufacturing instruction, or order instruction history data including a plurality of order instruction data each indicating a past order instruction. The order instruction history data includes, for example, order instruction data in which an order CD, order date, part number code, product code, etc. are associated with each order instruction.

[0050] The manufacturing instruction history data includes, for example, manufacturing instruction data in which a manufacturing instruction CD, a manufacturing instruction date, a product code, a product type code, etc. are associated with each manufacturing instruction. The order receiving instruction history data includes, for example, order receiving instruction data in which a receiving instruction CD, a receiving instruction date, a product code, a product type code, etc. are associated with each order receiving instruction.

[0051] Some or all of the product number master 106a, initial product pattern master 106b, variety master 106c, supplier master 106d, order condition master 106e, manufacturing instruction master 106f, inspection item master 106g, inspection pattern master 106h, master update history data 106i, instruction history data 106j, etc. stored in the memory unit 106 may be provided in another location (e.g., server 200) as long as they are accessible by the control unit 102.

[0052] Returning to Fig. 1, the control unit 102 will be described. The control unit 102 is a CPU or the like that performs overall control of the test support device 100. The control unit 102 has an internal memory for storing control programs such as an OS, programs that define various processing procedures, required data, etc., and executes various information processing operations based on these stored programs.

[0053] The control unit 102 conceptually includes a receiving unit 102a, a setting unit 102b, a determining unit 102c, a generating unit 102d, and an output unit 102e.

[0054] The receiving unit 102a receives various types of data. For example, the receiving unit 102a receives data in response to an input operation to the input device 112 by a user of the test support device 100. The data received by the receiving unit 102a includes, but is not limited to, registration data for registering new data in various masters, update data for updating data in various masters, new instruction data, and the like.

[0055] The instruction data is data that instructs the ordering, receiving, or manufacturing of an inspection target, and includes product number data of the item that is the target of the ordering, receiving, or manufacturing. The instruction data is, for example, order instruction data that indicates an instruction to order an item, manufacturing instruction data that indicates an instruction to manufacture an item, or order instruction data that indicates an instruction to receive an order for an item.

[0056] The receiving unit 102a adds the received instruction data, etc. to instruction history data 106j stored in the storage unit 106. The receiving unit 102a also adds the received registration data, update data, etc. to master update history data 106i stored in the storage unit 106.

[0057] The setting unit 102b updates various masters based on the registration data and update data received by the receiving unit 102a. For example, if the registration data received by the receiving unit 102a is registration data in the product number master 106a, the setting unit 102b adds the registration data to the product number master 106a along with data on a new product number code and registration date. In this case, the registration data includes data on the product number name, product code, and asset classification.

[0058] Furthermore, when the update data received by the receiving unit 102a is update data for the product number master 106a, the setting unit 102b updates the data in the product number master 106a that corresponds to the update data based on the update data. The update data includes, for example, a product number code and the data to be updated.

[0059] Furthermore, if the registration data accepted by the accepting unit 102a is registration data in the order condition master 106e, the setting unit 102b adds the registration data to the order condition master 106e. In this case, the registration data includes data on the product number CD, supplier code, supplier name, and standard inspection pattern.

[0060] Furthermore, when the update data received by the receiving unit 102a is update data for the order condition master 106e, the setting unit 102b updates the data corresponding to the update data among the data in the order condition master 106e based on the update data. The update data includes, for example, a product code and the data to be updated.

[0061] Furthermore, if the registration data accepted by the accepting unit 102a is registered data in the manufacturing instruction master 106f, the setting unit 102b adds the registration data to the manufacturing instruction master 106f. In this case, the registration data includes data on the product number CD, manufacturing instruction category, manufacturing instruction category name, supplier code, supplier name, and standard inspection pattern.

[0062] Furthermore, when the update data received by the receiving unit 102a is update data for the manufacturing instruction master 106f, the setting unit 102b updates the data corresponding to the update data among the data in the manufacturing instruction master 106f based on the update data. The update data includes, for example, a product code and the data to be updated.

[0063] In addition, the setting unit 102b sets the initial item classification in the item number master 106a based on whether or not past instruction data including the item number code indicated in the new instruction data accepted by the accepting unit 102a and spanning less than a predetermined period T1 is included in the instruction history data 106j.

[0064] If the instruction history data 106j contains past instruction data that includes the part number code indicated by the new instruction data and is less than the predetermined period T1, the setting unit 102b determines that the inspection object having the part number corresponding to the part number code indicated by the new instruction data will not be treated as a first-time item. In this case, the setting unit 102b sets the first-time item classification in the part number master 106a to "0."

[0065] Furthermore, if the instruction history data 106j does not contain any past instruction data that includes the part number code indicated by the new instruction data and that is less than the predetermined period T1, the setting unit 102b determines that the inspection object having the part number corresponding to the part number code indicated by the new instruction data is to be treated as a first-time item. In this case, the setting unit 102b sets the first-time item classification in the part number master 106a to "1."

[0066] The predetermined period T1 is specified in the product type master 106c, and the setting unit 102b acquires data on the predetermined period T1 from the product type master 106c, and sets the first product classification in the product number master 106a based on the acquired data on the predetermined period T1.

[0067] In the product type master 106c shown in FIG. 4, the predetermined period T1 is set to "six months" for the product type with the product type code "HIS001," and the predetermined period T1 is set to "one year" for the product type with the product type code "HIS002."

[0068] In this case, if the product type code associated with the product code indicated by the new instruction data is "HIS001," the setting unit 102b sets the first product classification to "six months" as the predetermined period T1. Also, if the product type code associated with the product code indicated by the new instruction data is "HIS002," the setting unit 102b sets the first product classification to "one year" as the predetermined period T1.

[0069] In this way, the setting unit 102b sets the first-item classification of the product number master 106a based on the predetermined period T1 associated with the product code corresponding to the product number code of the inspection target indicated by the instruction data in the product number master 106c.

[0070] Assume that new order instruction data is received by the receiving unit 102a as new instruction data. In this case, the setting unit 102b sets the initial product classification in the item number master 106a based on whether or not past order instruction data that includes the item number code indicated in the new order instruction data received by the receiving unit 102a and that is less than a predetermined period T1 is included in the order instruction history data 106j.

[0071] Furthermore, suppose that new manufacturing instruction data is received by the receiving unit 102a as new instruction data. In this case, the setting unit 102b sets the initial product classification in the part number master 106a based on whether or not past manufacturing instruction data that includes the part number code indicated in the new manufacturing instruction data received by the receiving unit 102a and that is less than a predetermined period T1 is included in the manufacturing instruction history data 106j.

[0072] Furthermore, suppose that new order instruction data is received by the receiving unit 102a as new instruction data. In this case, the setting unit 102b sets the initial product classification in the item number master 106a based on whether or not past order instruction data that includes the item number code indicated in the new order instruction data received by the receiving unit 102a and that is less than a predetermined period T1 is included in the order instruction history data 106j.

[0073] Furthermore, setting unit 102b sets the first item category in part number master 106a based on the date of new registration of the part number code in part number master 106a. If the new registration date included in part number master 106a is less than a predetermined period T2 from the system date for a part number code, setting unit 102b determines that the inspection object having a part number corresponding to that part number code is to be treated as a first item. In this case, setting unit 102b sets the first item category in part number master 106a to "1."

[0074] Furthermore, if the registration date included in the product number master 106a is not less than the predetermined period T2 from the system date for a product number code, the setting unit 102b determines that the inspection object having the product number corresponding to that product number code will not be treated as a first-time item. In this case, the setting unit 102b sets the first-time item classification in the product number master 106a to "0."

[0075] In the product type master 106c shown in FIG. 4, for an inspection object with the product type code "HIS001", the predetermined period T2 after the new registration date is specified as "7 days", and for an inspection object with the product type code "HIS002", the predetermined period T2 after the new registration date is specified as "31 days".

[0076] In this case, if the product type code associated with the product number code of the product number corresponding to the inspection object to be determined as a first product is "HIS001," the setting unit 102b sets the predetermined period T2 to "7 days" and sets the first product classification. The setting unit 102b treats an inspection object having a product number corresponding to a product number code that is within 7 days of the date of new registration as a first product, and does not treat an inspection object having a product number corresponding to a product number code that is more than 7 days old from the date of new registration as a first product.

[0077] Furthermore, when the product code associated with the product number code of the product number corresponding to the inspection object to be determined as a first product is "HIS001," the predetermined period T2 is set to "31 days" to set the first product classification. The setting unit 102b treats an inspection object having a product number corresponding to a product number code that is within 31 days of the new registration date as a first product, and does not treat an inspection object having a product number code that is more than 31 days old from the new registration date as a first product.

[0078] Although the part number master 106a shown in FIG. 2 includes data on the new registration date of the part number code, the data on the new registration date of the part number code may be included in the master update history data 106i instead of the part number master 106a.

[0079] The setting unit 102b can also set the first-item classification in the part number master 106a based on whether or not there has been a change in the content of the production instruction classification for the part number corresponding to the inspection object to be determined as a first-item. For example, the setting unit 102b sets the first-item classification in the part number master 106a based on the change history of the production instruction classification in the production instruction master 106f. The data on the change history of the production instruction classification in the production instruction master 106f is included in the master update history data 106i, and the setting unit 102b determines whether or not there has been a change in the production instruction classification in the production instruction master 106f based on the master update history data 106i.

[0080] For example, if the manufacturing instruction category associated with the product number code corresponding to the inspection target to be determined as a first-time item is changed from "0" (outsourced) to "1" (in-house production) within a predetermined period T3, the setting unit 102b sets the first-time item category associated with that product number code in the product number master 106a to "1." The predetermined period T3 is, for example, one day, but is not limited to this example.

[0081] Furthermore, if the manufacturing instruction category associated with the product number code corresponding to the inspection object to be determined as a first-time item is changed from "1" (in-house production) to "0" (out-source production) within a predetermined period T3, the setting unit 102b sets the first-time item category associated with that product number code in the product number master 106a to "1."

[0082] Furthermore, if there is no change in the manufacturing instruction category associated with the product number code corresponding to the inspection object to be determined as a first-item within a predetermined period T3, the setting unit 102b sets the first-item category associated with that product number code in the product number master 106a to "0."

[0083] The setting unit 102b can also set the first item classification of the product number master 106a based on whether or not the supplier of the inspection object has changed. For example, the setting unit 102b determines whether or not the supplier associated with the product number code corresponding to the inspection object to be determined as a first item has changed based on the master update history data 106i, which includes data on the change history of the association between the product number code and the supplier code associated with the product number code corresponding to the inspection object to be determined as a first item.

[0084] For example, if the supplier code associated with the product code corresponding to the inspection target to be determined as a first-time item is changed within a predetermined period T4, the setting unit 102b sets the first-time item category associated with that product code in the product code master 106a to "1." The predetermined period T4 is, for example, one day, but is not limited to this example.

[0085] Furthermore, if the supplier code associated with the product code corresponding to the inspection object to be determined as a first-time item has not been changed within a predetermined period T4, the setting unit 102b sets the first-time item classification associated with that product code in the product code master 106a to "0."

[0086] Returning to Fig. 1, the description of the control unit 102 continues. The determination unit 102c of the control unit 102 determines the inspection content of the inspection target based on the initial classification set by the setting unit 102b. For example, assume that the inspection pattern master 106h is in the state shown in Fig. 9.

[0087] In this case, the determination unit 102c determines the inspection contents to be performed in order of appearance inspection, dimension inspection, strength inspection, and weight inspection as the inspection contents for the inspection target having a product number for which the initial item classification is set to "1." Also, the determination unit 102c determines the inspection contents to be performed in order of appearance inspection and strength inspection as the inspection contents for the inspection target having a product number for which the initial item classification is set to "0."

[0088] The generating unit 102d generates examination schedule data based on the examination content determination result by the determining unit 102c. The examination schedule data generated by the generating unit 102d is, for example, data including an examination schedule CD, an examination schedule date, a product code, a product name, an examination pattern code, an examination pattern name, and the like for each product number, but is not limited to this example.

[0089] The output unit 102e outputs the examination schedule data generated by the generation unit 102d. For example, the output unit 102e outputs the examination schedule data generated by the generation unit 102d to the output device 114, and causes the output device 114 to display the examination schedule data generated by the generation unit 102d.

[0090] The output unit 102e can also output the inspection schedule data generated by the generation unit 102d to the server 200. The output unit 102e can also cause the inspection schedule data generated by the generation unit 102d to be output to an inspection device on the production line, and cause the inspection device on the production line to perform the inspection content determined by the determination unit 102c.

[0091] Furthermore, the output unit 102e outputs data stored in the storage unit 106. For example, the output unit 102e can also output the data stored in the storage unit 106 to the output device 114 or the server 200.

[0092] Here, the initial product pattern master 106b will be described. As shown in Fig. 3, the initial product pattern master 106b includes flags for the initial product patterns P1, P2, P3, P4, and P5.

[0093] The setting unit 102b can set flags for the first item patterns P1, P2, P3, P4, and P5 in the item number master 106a. Thereafter, the setting unit 102b can set the first item classification for the item number master 106a based on the status of the flags for the first item patterns P1, P2, P3, P4, and P5 in the item number master 106a. The flag setting process for each of the first item patterns P1, P2, P3, P4, and P5 will be described below.

[0094] [2. Flag setting process for first crop pattern P1] The flag setting process for the initial pattern P1 by the setting unit 102b will be described below. Fig. 10 is a diagram for explaining the flag setting process for the initial pattern P1 by the setting unit 102b of the inspection support device 100.

[0095] The flag setting process for the first fruit pattern P1 by the setting unit 102b is performed, for example, by batch processing at a predetermined cycle (for example, once a day), but is not limited to this example. Also, in the variety master 106c, the flag for the first fruit pattern P1 is set to "0" as an initial value, but is not limited to this example.

[0096] As shown in Fig. 10, the setting unit 102b performs flag setting processing for the initial product pattern P1 for each product number to be inspected, with the post-new registration check period associated with each product type in the product type master 106c set as the above-mentioned predetermined period T2. The product number master 106a shown in Fig. 10 has a system date of February 9, 2024. The system date is the date when the flag setting processing for the initial product pattern P1 was performed.

[0097] In the example shown in Fig. 10, the product numbers having product number CDs of "HIN001," "HIN003," "HIN005," "HIN011," "HIN012," and "HIN022" are associated with the product type code "HIS001." Therefore, for these product numbers, the check period after new registration is set to "7 days" in the product type master 106c shown in Fig. 10.

[0098] The product numbers with product number CDs of "HIN002," "HIN004," "HIN021," and "HIN023" are associated with the product type code "HIS002." Therefore, for these product numbers, the check period after new registration is set to "31 days" in the product type master 106c shown in FIG.

[0099] 10, the new registration date of the data relating to the product number having the product number CD "HIN001" is February 9, 2024, and as described above, the check period after new registration for this product number is set to "7 days." Therefore, the new registration date of the data relating to the product number having the product number CD "HIN001" is less than seven days from the system date, and setting unit 102b sets the flag of first item pattern P1 associated with product number CD "HIN001" to "1."

[0100] Furthermore, the new registration date of the data relating to the product number having the product number CD "HIN002" is February 8, 2024, and as described above, the check period after new registration for this product number is set to "31 days." Therefore, the new registration date of the data relating to the product number having the product number CD "HIN002" is less than 31 days from the system date, and the setting unit 102b sets the flag of the initial product pattern P1 associated with the product number CD "HIN002" to "1."

[0101] Furthermore, the new registration date of the data relating to the product number having the product number CD "HIN003" is January 1, 2024, and as described above, the check period after new registration for this product number is set to "7 days." Therefore, the new registration date of the product number having the product number CD "HIN003" is more than 7 days from the system date, and the setting unit 102b sets the flag of the initial product pattern P1 associated with the product number CD "HIN003" to "0."

[0102] The setting unit 102b similarly sets the flags of the initial product pattern P1 associated with each of the product numbers CD of "HIN004", "HIN005", "HIN011", "HIN012", "HIN021", "HIN022", and "HIN023".

[0103] [3. Flag setting process for first crop pattern P2] The flag setting process for the initial product pattern P2 by the setting unit 102b will be described. Fig. 11 is a diagram for explaining the flag setting process for the initial product pattern P2 by the setting unit 102b of the inspection support device 100. In the product type master 106c, the flag for the initial product pattern P2 is set to "0" as the initial value, but is not limited to this example.

[0104] 11 shows a portion of the master update history data 106i. The flag setting process for the first product pattern P2 by the setting unit 102b is performed, for example, by batch processing at a predetermined cycle (for example, once a day), but is not limited to this example. The flag setting process for the first product pattern P2 is performed for products whose asset classification is "1" (finished product) or "2" (semi-finished product).

[0105] The setting unit 102b performs a flag setting process for the initial product pattern P2 based on the master update history data 106i, as shown in Fig. 11. The setting unit 102b sets to "1" the flag for the initial product pattern P2 associated with the product number code of the product number whose production instruction classification has been changed within a predetermined period T3 from the system date. In the example shown in Fig. 11, the predetermined period T3 is one day, but is not limited to this example.

[0106] The setting unit 102b also sets to "0" the flag of the initial pattern P2 associated with the part number code of a part number whose production instruction classification has not been changed within one day from the system date. The setting unit 102b also sets to "0" the flag of the initial pattern P2 associated with the part number code of a part number that has been newly registered in the production instruction master 106f within one day from the system date.

[0107] 11, the product number with product number CD "HIN001" was newly registered at 12:00 on February 9, 2024, and the production instruction category was not changed within one day from the system date of February 9, 2024. Therefore, the setting unit 102b sets the flag of the initial product pattern P2 associated with the product number with product number CD "HIN001" to "0."

[0108] Furthermore, the product number with product number CD "HIN002" was newly registered with a production instruction category of "1" at 18:00 on February 7, 2024, and then the production instruction category was changed to "2" at noon on February 8, 2024, meaning that the production instruction category was changed within one day of the system date of February 9, 2024. Therefore, the setting unit 102b sets the flag of the initial product pattern P2 associated with the product number with product number CD "HIN002" to "1."

[0109] Furthermore, for the product number with product number CD "HIN003", the production instruction category was newly registered as "1" at 18:00 on February 7, 2024, and then the production instruction category was set to "1" at 12:00 on February 8, 2024, and the production instruction category was not changed within one day from the system date of February 9, 2024. Therefore, the setting unit 102b sets the flag of the initial product pattern P2 associated with the product number with product number CD "HIN003" to "0".

[0110] The setting unit 102b similarly sets the flags of the initial product pattern P2 associated with the product numbers CD of "HIN004", "HIN005", "HIN011", and "HIN012".

[0111] [4. Flag setting process for first crop pattern P3] The flag setting process for the initial product pattern P3 by the setting unit 102b will be described. Fig. 12 is a diagram for explaining the flag setting process for the initial product pattern P3 by the setting unit 102b of the inspection support device 100. In the product type master 106c, the flag for the initial product pattern P3 is set to "0" as the initial value, but is not limited to this example.

[0112] 12 illustrates a portion of the master update history data 106i. The setting process of the flag for the first fruit pattern P3 by the setting unit 102b is performed by batch processing at predetermined intervals (for example, one day), but is not limited to this example.

[0113] The setting unit 102b performs a flag setting process for the first product pattern P3 based on the master update history data 106i, as shown in Fig. 12. The setting unit 102b sets to "1" the flag for the first product pattern P3 associated with the product number code of the product number whose supplier has changed within a predetermined period T4. In the example shown in Fig. 12, the predetermined period T4 is one day, but is not limited to this example.

[0114] The setting unit 102b also sets to "0" the flag of the initial pattern P3 associated with the part number code of the part number whose supplier has not changed within the predetermined period T4. The setting unit 102b also sets to "0" the flag of the initial pattern P3 associated with the part number code of the part number that has been newly registered in the production instruction master 106f within the predetermined period T3.

[0115] 12, the product number with product number CD "HIN001" was newly registered at 12:00 on February 9, 2024, and the supplier has not changed within a predetermined period T4. Therefore, the setting unit 102b sets the flag of the initial product pattern P3 associated with the product number with product number CD "HIN001" to "0."

[0116] Furthermore, for a product number with product number CD "HIN002", the manufacturing supplier code was newly registered as "SRS002" at 18:00 on February 7, 2024, and then the supplier code was reset to "SRS002" at 12:00 on February 8, 2024, and the supplier has not been changed within the predetermined period T4. Therefore, the setting unit 102b sets the flag of the initial product pattern P3 associated with the product number with product number CD "HIN002" to "0".

[0117] Furthermore, for a product number with product number CD "HIN003", the supplier code was set to "SRS003" at 12:00 on January 1, 2024, and the supplier code was not changed by 11:00 on February 9, 2024, and the supplier was not changed within the predetermined period T4. Therefore, the setting unit 102b sets the flag of the initial product pattern P3 associated with the product number with product number CD "HIN003" to "0".

[0118] Furthermore, for a product number with product number CD "HIN004", the supplier code was newly registered to "SRS002" at 18:00 on February 8, 2024, and then the supplier code was changed to "SRS001" at 12:00 on February 9, 2024, within one day of the system date, meaning that the supplier was changed within the predetermined period T4. Therefore, the setting unit 102b sets the flag of the initial product pattern P3 associated with the product number with product number CD "HIN004" to "1".

[0119] The setting unit 102b similarly sets the flags of the initial product pattern P3 associated with the product numbers CD of "HIN005", "HIN011", "HIN012", "HIN021", "HIN022", and "HIN023".

[0120] [5. Flag setting process for first crop patterns P4 and P5] The flag setting process of the initial patterns P4 and P5 by the setting unit 102b will be described below. First, the setting process by the setting unit 102b when the inspection object to be subjected to the flag setting process of the initial patterns P4 and P5 is a material will be described.

[0121] In the product type master 106c, the flags of the initial patterns P4 and P5 are set to "0" as an initial value, but this is not limited to this example. When the inspection object is a material, the flag setting process of the initial patterns P4 and P5 is performed, for example, every time the order instruction data is received by the receiving unit 102a, but this is not limited to this example.

[0122] Fig. 13 is a diagram for explaining the flag setting process for initial patterns P4 and P5 when the processing target is a material by the setting unit 102b of the inspection support device 100. Fig. 13 shows the order instruction history data among the instruction history data 106j. The order instruction history data is data that indicates the history of order instruction data for materials.

[0123] As shown in FIG. 13, the setting unit 102b performs a process of setting flags for the first product patterns P4 and P5 based on the order instruction history data included in the instruction history data 106j and the product type master 106c.

[0124] The setting unit 102b sets flags for the initial patterns P4 and P5 based on whether or not past order instruction data including the product number code indicated in the new order instruction data received by the receiving unit 102a and spanning less than a predetermined period T1 is included in the instruction history data 106j.

[0125] The predetermined period T1 is defined for each product type in the product type master 106c. In the example shown in Fig. 13, the predetermined period T1 is defined as "six months" for the product type with the product type code "HIS001", and as "one year" for the product type with the product type code "HIS002".

[0126] 13, an order instruction was issued for a product number with product number CD "HIN021" with an order date of January 10, 2024, and then a new order instruction is issued with an order date of February 9, 2024. In addition, the product code associated with the product number with product number CD "HIN021" is "HIS002," so the predetermined period T1 is one year, which corresponds to the first-of-the-month pattern P5.

[0127] Therefore, a new order instruction has been issued within the past year for a material with a product number CD of "HIN021", and the setting unit 102b sets the flag of the initial product pattern P5 associated with the product number CD of "HIN021" to "0".

[0128] 13, an order instruction was issued for a product number with product number CD "HIN022" with an order date of January 6, 2024, and then a new order instruction is issued with an order date of February 9, 2024. Furthermore, the product code associated with the product number with product number CD "HIN022" is "HIS001," so the predetermined period T1 is six months, which corresponds to the first item pattern P4.

[0129] Therefore, a new order instruction has been issued within the past six months for the material with product number CD "HIN022", and the setting unit 102b sets the flag of the initial pattern P4 associated with the product number CD "HIN022" to "0".

[0130] 13, an order instruction was issued for a product number with product number CD "HIN023" with an order date of February 7, 2023, and then a new order instruction was issued with an order date of February 9, 2024. Furthermore, the product code associated with the product number with product number CD "HIN023" is "HIS002," so the predetermined period T1 is one year, which corresponds to the first-of-the-kind pattern P5.

[0131] Therefore, no new ordering instructions have been issued within the past year for the material with product number CD "HIN023", and the setting unit 102b sets the flag of the initial pattern P5 associated with the product number CD "HIN023" to "1".

[0132] Next, the setting process by the setting unit 102b when the inspection object to be subjected to the flag setting process for the initial patterns P4 and P5 is a semi-finished product will be described. Fig. 14 is a diagram for explaining the flag setting process for the initial patterns P4 and P5 by the setting unit 102b of the inspection support device 100 when the processing object is a semi-finished product.

[0133] 14 shows manufacturing instruction history data from the instruction history data 106j. The manufacturing instruction history data is data indicating the history of manufacturing instruction data for semi-finished products. When the inspection target is a semi-finished product, the flag setting process for the initial patterns P4 and P5 is performed, for example, every time the manufacturing instruction data is received by the receiving unit 102a, but is not limited to this example.

[0134] As shown in FIG. 14, the setting unit 102b performs flag setting processing for the first product patterns P4 and P5 based on the production instruction history data included in the instruction history data 106j and the product type master 106c.

[0135] The setting unit 102b sets flags for the initial patterns P4 and P5 based on whether or not past manufacturing instruction data that includes the product number code indicated in the new manufacturing instruction data received by the receiving unit 102a and is less than a predetermined period T1 is included in the instruction history data 106j.

[0136] The predetermined period T1 is defined for each product type in the product type master 106c. In the example shown in Fig. 14, the predetermined period T1 is defined as "six months" for the product type with the product type code "HIS001", and as "one year" for the product type with the product type code "HIS002".

[0137] 14, a production instruction was issued for a semi-finished product with a product number CD of "HIN011" with a production instruction date of May 9, 2023, and then a new production instruction was issued with a production instruction date of February 9, 2024. Furthermore, the product code associated with the product number CD of "HIN011" is "HIS001," so the predetermined period T1 is six months, which corresponds to the first-product pattern P4.

[0138] Therefore, no new manufacturing orders have been issued for the semi-finished product with product number CD "HIN011" within the past six months, and the setting unit 102b sets the flag of the initial product pattern P4 associated with the product number CD "HIN011" to "1."

[0139] 14, a production instruction was issued for a semi-finished product with a product number CD of "HIN012" with a production instruction date of January 9, 2024, and then a new production instruction was issued with a production instruction date of February 9, 2024. Furthermore, the product code associated with the product number with a product number CD of "HIN012" is "HIS001," so the predetermined period T1 is six months, which corresponds to the first-product pattern P4.

[0140] Therefore, no new manufacturing instructions have been issued within the past six months for the semi-finished product with product number CD "HIN012", and the setting unit 102b sets the flag of the initial product pattern P4 associated with the product number CD "HIN012" to "0".

[0141] Next, the setting process by the setting unit 102b when the inspection object to be subjected to the flag setting process for the initial patterns P4 and P5 is a product will be described. Fig. 15 is a diagram for explaining the flag setting process for the initial patterns P4 and P5 by the setting unit 102b of the inspection support device 100 when the processing object is a product.

[0142] 15 shows the order instruction history data of the instruction history data 106j. The order instruction history data is data that indicates the history of order instruction data for a product. When the inspection target is a product, the flag setting process for the initial patterns P4 and P5 is performed, for example, every time order instruction data is received by the receiving unit 102a, but is not limited to this example.

[0143] As shown in FIG. 15, the setting unit 102b performs flag setting processing for the first product patterns P4 and P5 based on the order instruction history data included in the instruction history data 106j and the product type master 106c.

[0144] The setting unit 102b sets flags for the initial patterns P4 and P5 based on whether or not past order instruction data including the product number code indicated in the new order instruction data accepted by the accepting unit 102a and spanning less than a predetermined period T1 is included in the order history data 106j.

[0145] The predetermined period T1 is defined for each product type in the product type master 106c. In the example shown in Fig. 15, the predetermined period T1 is defined as "six months" for the product type with the product type code "HIS001", and as "one year" for the product type with the product type code "HIS002".

[0146] In the example shown in Fig. 15, an order instruction was issued for a product with a part number CD of "HIN001" with an order date of February 1, 2023, and then a new order instruction was issued with an order date of February 9, 2024. In addition, the product code associated with the part number CD of "HIN001" is "HIS001," so the predetermined period T1 is six months, which corresponds to the first item pattern P4.

[0147] Therefore, a new order instruction has been placed within the last six months for the product with product number CD "HIN001", and the setting unit 102b sets the flag of the initial product pattern P4 associated with the product with product number CD "HIN001" to "0".

[0148] 15, an order instruction was issued for a product with a product number CD of "HIN002" with an order date of February 1, 2023, and then a new order instruction was issued with an order date of February 9, 2024. Furthermore, the product code associated with the product number with a product number CD of "HIN002" is "HIS002," so the predetermined period T1 is one year, which corresponds to the first item pattern P5.

[0149] Therefore, no new order instructions have been issued within the past year for the product with product number CD "HIN002", and the setting unit 102b sets the flag of the initial pattern P5 associated with the product with product number CD "HIN002" to "1".

[0150] 15, an order instruction is issued for a product with a part number CD of "HIN003" with an order date of January 1, 2024, and then a new order instruction is issued with an order date of February 9, 2024. Furthermore, the product code associated with the part number CD of "HIN003" is "HIS001," so the predetermined period T1 is six months, which corresponds to the first item pattern P4.

[0151] Therefore, a new order instruction has been issued within the last six months for a product with product number CD "HIN003", and the setting unit 102b sets the flag of the initial product pattern P4 associated with the product number CD "HIN003" to "0".

[0152] 15, an order instruction was issued for a product with a product number CD of "HIN004" with an order date of June 1, 2023, and then a new order instruction was issued with an order date of February 9, 2024. The product code associated with the product number with a product number CD of "HIN004" is "HIS002," so the predetermined period T1 is one year, which corresponds to the first item pattern P5.

[0153] Therefore, a new order instruction has been issued within the past year for a product with a product number CD of "HIN004", and the setting unit 102b sets the flag of the initial product pattern P5 associated with the product number CD of "HIN004" to "0".

[0154] 15, an order instruction is issued for a product with a part number CD of "HIN005" with an order date of December 1, 2024, and then a new order instruction is issued with an order date of February 9, 2024. Furthermore, the product code associated with the part number CD of "HIN005" is "HIS001," so the predetermined period T1 is six months, which corresponds to the first product pattern P4.

[0155] Therefore, a new order instruction has been issued within the last six months for a product with a product number CD of "HIN005", and the setting unit 102b sets the flag of the initial product pattern P4 associated with the product number CD of "HIN005" to "0".

[0156] [6. First crop classification setting process] The setting process of the first item classification in the product number master 106a by the setting unit 102b will be described. The setting unit 102b updates the first item classification in the product number master 106a based on the flags of the first item patterns P1, P2, and P3, for each product number, for example, by batch processing at a predetermined cycle (for example, one day cycle).

[0157] The setting unit 102b sets the first product classification of a product number for which any one of the flags of the first product patterns P1, P2, and P3 is set to "1" to indicate that the product is to be treated as a first product. Also, the setting unit 102b sets the first product classification of a product number for which all of the flags of the first product patterns P1, P2, and P3 are set to "0" to indicate that the product is not to be treated as a first product.

[0158] 2, one or more flags of the initial product patterns P1, P2, and P3 associated with each of the product number CDs "HIN001," "HIN002," "HIN004," and "HIN023" are set to "1." Therefore, setting unit 102b sets the initial product classification associated with each of the product number CDs "HIN001," "HIN002," "HIN004," and "HIN023" to "1."

[0159] Furthermore, setting unit 102b performs a process of updating the initial item classification associated with the item number code included in the instruction data received by receiving unit 102a in item number master 106a based on the flags of initial item patterns P4 and P5 associated with the item number code included in the instruction data received by receiving unit 102a. The process of updating the initial item classification based on the flags of initial item patterns P4 and P5 is performed, for example, every time instruction data is received by receiving unit 102a.

[0160] The setting unit 102b sets the first product classification of a product number for which either the flag of the first product pattern P4 or P5 is set to "1" to "1", indicating that the product is to be treated as a first product. Also, the setting unit 102b sets the first product classification of a product number for which either the flag of the first product pattern P4 or P5 is set to "0" to "0", indicating that the product is not to be treated as a first product.

[0161] 2, the flags of either the initial product patterns P4 or P5 associated with the product numbers CD of "HIN002" and "HIN011" are set to "1." Therefore, the setting unit 102b sets the initial product classification associated with the product numbers CD of "HIN002" and "HIN011" to "1."

[0162] In the above example, the setting unit 102b sets the first product classification using the flags of the first product patterns P1, P2, P3, P4, and P5, but is not limited to this example. For example, the setting unit 102b can set the first product classification to "1" when the flag of the first product pattern is "1" without using the flag of the first product pattern P1, P2, P3, P4, and P5.

[0163] [7. Generation of examination schedule data] The process of generating examination schedule data by the determining unit 102c and the generating unit 102d will be described. First, the generation of examination schedule data for materials will be described. Fig. 16 is a diagram for explaining the process of generating examination schedule data by the determining unit 102c and the generating unit 102d of the examination support device 100 when the processing target is materials.

[0164] The determination unit 102c determines the inspection details for the material for which an ordering instruction has been issued, and the generation unit 102d generates inspection schedule data based on the inspection details for the material determined by the determination unit 102c. The timing at which the determination unit 102c determines the inspection details is immediately after the receiving unit 102a receives the order instruction data and the setting unit 102b sets the initial product classification, and the timing at which the generation unit 102d generates the inspection schedule data is immediately after the determination unit 102c determines the inspection details, but is not limited to this example.

[0165] When the product number master 106a is in the state shown in Fig. 16, the initial item classification associated with the product numbers having product numbers CD of "HIN001" and "HIN002" is "0." When the check pattern master 106h is in the state shown in Fig. 9, the check pattern code associated with the initial item classification of "0" in the check pattern master 106h is "KEP002." In this case, the determination unit 102c determines the check pattern having the check pattern code "KEP002" as the inspection content for materials having product numbers CD of "HIN001" and "HIN002."

[0166] 16, the initial item classification associated with the item number having the item number CD of "HIN003" is "1." Furthermore, when the check pattern master 106h is in the state shown in FIG. 9, the check pattern code associated with the initial item classification of "1" in the check pattern master 106h is "KEP001." In this case, the determination unit 102c determines the check pattern having the check pattern code of "KEP001" as the inspection content for the material having the item number CD of "HIN003."

[0167] Thereafter, the generating unit 102d generates inspection schedule data based on the inspection details of the material determined by the determining unit 102c, as shown in Fig. 16. In the example shown in Fig. 16, the inspection schedule data includes data in which the inspection schedule CD, order code, scheduled inspection date, product number code, product number name, inspection pattern code, and inspection pattern name are associated with each product number, but is not limited to this example.

[0168] Next, the generation of inspection schedule data for semi-finished products will be described. Fig. 17 is a diagram for explaining the process of generating inspection schedule data by the determining unit 102c and the generating unit 102d of the inspection support device 100 when the processing target is a semi-finished product.

[0169] The determining unit 102c determines the inspection details for the semi-finished products for which a manufacturing instruction has been issued, and the generating unit 102d generates inspection schedule data based on the inspection details for the semi-finished products determined by the determining unit 102c. The timing at which the determining unit 102c determines the inspection details is immediately after the receiving unit 102a accepts the manufacturing instruction data and the setting unit 102b sets the first-product classification, and the timing at which the generating unit 102d generates the inspection schedule data is immediately after the determining unit 102c decides the inspection details, but is not limited to this example.

[0170] When the product number master 106a is in the state shown in Fig. 17, the initial item classification associated with the product number whose product number CD is "HIN011" is "1." When the check pattern master 106h is in the state shown in Fig. 9, the check pattern code associated with the initial item classification "1" in the check pattern master 106h is "KEP001." In this case, the determination unit 102c determines the check pattern whose check pattern code is "KEP002" as the inspection content for the semi-finished product whose product number CD is "HIN011."

[0171] 17, the initial item classification associated with the item number having the item number CD of "HIN012" is "0." Furthermore, when the check pattern master 106h is in the state shown in FIG. 9, the check pattern code associated with the initial item classification of "0" in the check pattern master 106h is "KEP002." In this case, the determination unit 102c determines the check pattern having the check pattern code of "KEP002" as the inspection content for the semi-finished product having the item number CD of "HIN012."

[0172] Thereafter, the generating unit 102d generates inspection schedule data based on the inspection details of the material determined by the determining unit 102c, as shown in Fig. 17. In the example shown in Fig. 16, the inspection schedule data is data in which the inspection schedule CD, manufacturing instruction code, scheduled inspection date, product number code, product number name, inspection pattern code, and inspection pattern name are associated with each product number, but is not limited to this example.

[0173] Next, generation of inspection schedule data for a product will be described. Fig. 18 is a diagram for explaining the process of generating inspection schedule data by the determining unit 102c and the generating unit 102d of the inspection support device 100 when the processing target is a product.

[0174] The determining unit 102c determines the inspection details for the product for which an order has been received, and the generating unit 102d generates inspection schedule data based on the product inspection details determined by the determining unit 102c. The timing at which the determining unit 102c determines the inspection details is immediately after the receiving unit 102a receives the manufacturing instruction data and the setting unit 102b sets the first product classification, and the timing at which the generating unit 102d generates the inspection schedule data is immediately after the determining unit 102c determines the inspection details, but is not limited to this example.

[0175] When the product number master 106a is in the state shown in Fig. 18, the initial item classification associated with the product numbers having product numbers CD of "HIN001," "HIN002," and "HIN004" is "1." When the check pattern master 106h is in the state shown in Fig. 9, the check pattern code associated with the initial item classification of "1" in the check pattern master 106h is "KEP001." In this case, the determination unit 102c determines the check pattern having the check pattern code "KEP002" as the inspection content for products having product numbers CD of "HIN001," "HIN002," and "HIN004."

[0176] 17, the initial item classification associated with the product numbers having product numbers CD of "HIN003" and "HIN005" is "0." Furthermore, when the check pattern master 106h is in the state shown in FIG. 9, the check pattern code associated with the initial item classification of "0" in the check pattern master 106h is "KEP002." In this case, the determination unit 102c determines the check pattern having the check pattern code "KEP002" as the inspection content for products having product numbers CD of "HIN003" and "HIN005."

[0177] Thereafter, the generating unit 102d generates inspection schedule data based on the inspection details of the material determined by the determining unit 102c, as shown in Fig. 17. In the example shown in Fig. 16, the inspection schedule data is data in which the inspection schedule CD, order code, scheduled inspection date, product number code, product number name, inspection pattern code, and inspection pattern name are associated with each product number, but is not limited to this example.

[0178] In the above example, the generation unit 102d generates data including a test pattern code and a test pattern name as test schedule data, but it can also generate data including multiple test item codes and multiple test item names associated with the test pattern instead of the test pattern code and the test pattern name.

[0179] [8. Contribution to the United Nations-led Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)] This embodiment can contribute to improving business efficiency and promoting appropriate management decisions by companies, thereby contributing to the achievement of SDGs Goals 8 and 9.

[0180] Furthermore, this embodiment can contribute to reducing waste and promoting paperless and electronic systems, thereby contributing to the achievement of SDGs Goals 12, 13, and 15.

[0181] Furthermore, this embodiment can contribute to strengthening control and governance, which can contribute to the achievement of Goal 16 of the SDGs.

[0182] 9. Other Embodiments The present invention may be implemented in various different embodiments other than those described above within the scope of the technical concept set forth in the claims.

[0183] For example, among the processes described in the embodiments, all or part of the processes described as being performed automatically can be performed manually, or all or part of the processes described as being performed manually can be performed automatically using known methods.

[0184] Furthermore, the processing procedures, control procedures, specific names, information including parameters such as registration data and search conditions for each process, screen examples, and database configurations shown in this specification and drawings can be changed as desired unless otherwise specified.

[0185] Furthermore, with regard to the test support device 100, the components shown in the figures are functional concepts, and do not necessarily have to be physically configured as shown in the figures.

[0186] For example, all or any part of the processing functions of the test support device 100, particularly the processing functions performed by the control unit, may be implemented by a CPU and a program interpreted and executed by the CPU, or may be implemented as hardware using wired logic. The program is recorded on a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium containing programmed instructions for causing the information processing device to execute the processes described in this embodiment, and is mechanically read by the test support device 100 as needed. That is, a computer program for providing instructions to the CPU in cooperation with the OS and performing various processes is recorded in a storage unit such as a ROM or HDD (Hard Disk Drive). This computer program is executed by being loaded into RAM, and cooperates with the CPU to form the control unit.

[0187] In addition, this computer program may be stored in an application program server connected to the test support device 100 via any network, and all or part of it may be downloaded as needed.

[0188] Furthermore, the program for executing the processes described in this embodiment may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium or configured as a program product. Here, the term "recording medium" includes any "portable physical medium" such as a memory card, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) memory, a Secure Digital (SD) card, a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, an Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EPROM), an Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM (registered trademark)), a Compact Disk Read Only Memory (CD-ROM), a Magneto-Optical disk (MO), a Digital Versatile Disk (DVD), and a Blu-ray (registered trademark) disc.

[0189] Furthermore, a "program" is a data processing method written in any language or description method, regardless of the format, such as source code or binary code. Note that a "program" is not necessarily limited to a single program, but also includes programs that are distributed as multiple modules or libraries, or programs that achieve their functions by cooperating with other programs, such as an OS. Note that the specific configurations and reading procedures for reading a recording medium in each device shown in the embodiments, as well as the installation procedures after reading, can use well-known configurations and procedures.

[0190] The various databases stored in the memory unit are storage devices such as memory devices such as RAM and ROM, fixed disk devices such as hard disks, flexible disks, and optical disks, and store various programs, tables, databases, and web page files used for various processes and providing websites.

[0191] The test support device 100 may be configured as an information processing device such as a known personal computer or workstation, or may be configured as the information processing device to which any peripheral device is connected. The test support device 100 may be realized by installing software (including programs, data, etc.) that causes the device to perform the processes described in this embodiment.

[0192] Furthermore, the specific form of distribution and integration of the devices is not limited to that shown in the drawings, and all or part of them can be configured by functionally or physically distributing and integrating them in any unit depending on various additions or functional loads. In other words, the above-described embodiments can be implemented in any combination, or embodiments can be implemented selectively. [Industrial Applicability]

[0193] The present invention is useful in various industries, such as manufacturing industries, that issue orders, production orders, or order receipts for finished products, semi-finished products, or materials. [Explanation of symbols]

[0194] 100 Inspection support device 102 Control section 102a Reception 102b Setting section 102c Decision section 102d Generator 102e Output section 104 Communication interface unit 106 Storage section 106a Part Number Master 106b First Pattern Master 106c Variety Master 106d Supplier Master 106e Order Condition Master 106f Manufacturing instruction master 106g Inspection item master 106h Inspection pattern master 106i Master update history data 106j Instruction history data 108 Input / Output Interface Section 112 Input Device 114 Output Device 200 servers 300 Network

Claims

1. An examination support device comprising a control unit for determining examination contents of an examination target, The control unit a product number master that associates the product number code of the inspection object with a first-item classification that indicates whether the inspection object is treated as a first-item; instruction history data including past instruction data including product code, which is data instructing the ordering, receiving, or manufacturing of the inspection object; is accessible to a receiving unit that receives new instruction data; a setting unit that sets the initial item classification in the item number master based on whether or not past instruction data that includes the item number code indicated by the new instruction data accepted by the accepting unit and that is within a predetermined period is included in the instruction history data; a determination unit that determines the inspection content of the inspection target based on the initial product classification set by the setting unit. An inspection support device characterized by:

2. The control unit a product master that associates the product code of the inspection target with the predetermined period of the inspection target is accessible; The setting unit The first-item classification of the product number master is set based on the predetermined period associated with the product code of the inspection target in the product type master.

2. The inspection support device according to claim 1.

3. The instruction history data includes: data instructing the ordering of the inspection object, including past ordering instruction data including a product code and an ordering date; The reception unit As the new instruction data, new order instruction data is received, which is data of a new order instruction for the inspection object; The setting unit The initial product classification in the part number master is set based on whether or not past order instruction data within a predetermined period that includes the part number code indicated in the new order instruction data received by the receiving unit is included in the instruction history data.

3. The inspection support device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The instruction history data includes: data instructing the manufacture of the inspection object, including past manufacturing instruction data including a product code and a manufacturing instruction date; The reception unit As the new instruction data, new manufacturing instruction data that is new manufacturing instruction data for the inspection target is accepted; The setting unit The initial product classification in the product number master is set based on whether or not past production instruction data within a predetermined period that includes the product number code indicated in the new production instruction data received by the receiving unit is included in the instruction history data.

3. The inspection support device according to claim 1 or 2.

5. The instruction history data includes: data instructing the receipt of an order for the inspection object, including past order instruction data including a product code and an order date; The reception unit As the new instruction data, new order instruction data which is new order instruction data for the inspection object is accepted; The setting unit The initial product classification in the product number master is set based on whether or not past order instruction data within a predetermined period that includes the product number code indicated in the new order instruction data received by the receiving unit is included in the order history data.

3. The inspection support device according to claim 1 or 2.

6. The setting unit The initial classification of the part number master is set based on the date of new registration of the part number code to the part number master.

3. The inspection support device according to claim 1 or 2.

7. The control unit It is possible to access master update history data including data on the change history of a manufacturing instruction master that associates the product code of the inspection object with a manufacturing instruction classification that indicates whether the inspection object is made in-house or outsourced, The setting unit The initial product classification of the part number master is set based on the change history of the manufacturing instruction classification in the manufacturing instruction master.

3. The inspection support device according to claim 1 or 2.

8. The control unit It is possible to access master update history data including data on the change history of the association between the product code of the inspection target and the supplier code of the inspection target, The setting unit The initial product classification of the product number master is set based on the change history of the supplier code in the master update history data.

3. The inspection support device according to claim 1 or 2.

9. An inspection support method executed by an inspection support device including a control unit, The inspection support device includes: a product number master that associates the product number code of the inspection object with a first-item classification that indicates whether the inspection object is treated as a first-item; instruction history data including past instruction data including product code, which is data instructing the ordering, receiving, or manufacturing of the inspection object; is accessible to Executed by the control unit, a receiving step of receiving new instruction data; a setting step of setting the initial item classification in the part number master based on whether or not past instruction data within a predetermined period that includes the part number code indicated by the new instruction data accepted in the accepting step is included in the instruction history data; a determination step of determining inspection details of the inspection target based on the initial product classification set by the setting step. An inspection support method comprising:

10. An inspection assistance program to be executed by an inspection assistance device including a control unit, The inspection support device includes: a product number master that associates the product number code of the inspection object with a first-item classification that indicates whether the inspection object is treated as a first-item; instruction history data including past instruction data including product code, which is data instructing the ordering, receiving, or manufacturing of the inspection object; is accessible to The control unit a receiving step of receiving new instruction data; a setting step of setting the initial item classification in the part number master based on whether or not past instruction data within a predetermined period that includes the part number code indicated by the new instruction data accepted in the accepting step is included in the instruction history data; a determination step of determining the inspection content of the inspection target based on the initial product classification set in the setting step. An inspection support program characterized by:

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