Information processing system and non-transitory computer readable medium

Abstract

To provide an information processing system and an information processing program for allowing a user to easily recognize a work element associated with a selected work element.SOLUTION: In a manufacturing system provided with a plurality of printers, a plurality of processing machines, an order management system, a display part, an input part, and a manufacturing management system, the manufacturing management system being an information processing system displays a plurality of work elements 28 representing contents of work in a first display area 21 on a schedule screen 20 displayed by a display part connected through a communication line, associates the work elements with each other, when the work element is selected, displays the selected work element and a display-finished work element associated with the selected work element in a display form different from that of another work element not associated with the selected work element, and displays a non-display work element associated with the selected work element and not displayed in the first display area in a second display area 22 on the schedule screen.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing system and an information processing program. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a method including using at least one processor configured to execute computer-executable instructions stored in a memory to perform the following acts: detecting a selection of a data conversion job via a graphical user interface; automatically determining one or more related jobs based on data dependencies between the jobs in response to detecting the selection of the job; and presenting the selected job and the one or more related jobs visually distinct from other jobs displayed on the graphical user interface.

[0003] Patent Document 2 discloses an information processing device equipped with a processor. The processor associates work elements representing work content with each manufacturing process of a product. The processor also displays the work elements in a schedule setting area on a screen. When any one of the work elements is selected, the processor displays each of the work elements representing work for each manufacturing process of the product associated with the selected work element in the schedule setting area in the following form. The following form is different from the form of the work elements associated with manufacturing processes of other products different from the product in question. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Special Publication No. 2018-501566 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-44514 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] An example of an information processing system is one that includes a processor and displays multiple work elements representing work content in a display area of ​​a display means. The processor, for example, associates the work elements with each other. For example, when a work element is selected, the processor executes a process to display a displayed work element that is associated with the selected work element and is displayed in the display area in a form different from that of the other work elements. The other work elements are work elements that are not associated with the selected work element.

[0006] Here, if the processor executes only the processing when a task element is selected, it may be difficult for the user to recognize task elements associated with the selected task element.

[0007] The present disclosure aims to make it easier for a user to recognize work elements associated with a selected work element, compared to when a processor only performs a process to display work elements associated with the selected work element and displayed in a display area in a form different from work elements not associated with the selected work element, when the work element is selected. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] A first aspect includes a processor that displays a plurality of work elements representing the content of work in a first display area of ​​a display means, associates the work elements with each other, and when a work element is selected, displays the displayed work elements that are associated with the selected work element and are displayed in the first display area in a display form different from other work elements that are not associated with the selected work element, and displays hidden work elements that are associated with the selected work element and are not displayed in the first display area in a second display area of ​​the display means.

[0009] In a second aspect, in the first aspect, the first display area includes at least a schedule area that displays the status of the work elements being assigned to the execution schedule of equipment that can perform the work, and the hidden work elements include a first work element that can be displayed in the schedule area by executing a change process that changes the period displayed in the schedule area, and a second work element that cannot be displayed in the schedule area even by executing the change process, and the processor displays the first work element and the second work element in the second display area in different display forms.

[0010] In a third aspect, in the first aspect, the processor further displays the already-displayed work element in the second display area when the work element is selected.

[0011] In a fourth aspect, in the third aspect, when the work element is selected, the processor displays the already-displayed work element in the second display area in the display format in the first display area.

[0012] In a fifth aspect, in the fourth aspect, the first display area includes a schedule area that displays the status of the work elements being assigned to the execution schedule of equipment that can perform the work, and an unassigned area that displays the work elements that are not assigned to the execution schedule.

[0013] In a sixth aspect, in the fifth aspect, the processor displays assigned work elements that are assigned to the execution schedule and unassigned work elements that are not assigned to the execution schedule in the second display area in different display forms.

[0014] In a seventh aspect, in the third aspect, the processor displays the already-displayed task element and the non-displayed task element in the second display area in different display forms.

[0015] In an eighth aspect, in the first aspect, the processor displays the task elements in a set order in a predetermined direction in the second display area.

[0016] In a ninth aspect, in the first aspect, the first display area includes a schedule area that displays the status of the work element being assigned to the execution schedule of equipment that can perform the work, and when the work element is selected in the second display area and the selected work element is not displayed in the schedule area, the processor changes the period displayed in the schedule area and displays the work element in the schedule area.

[0017] In a tenth aspect, in the ninth aspect, when a work element is selected in the second display area and all work elements associated with the selected work element are not displayed in the schedule area, the processor changes the period displayed in the schedule area and displays all of the work elements in the schedule area.

[0018] In an eleventh aspect, in the ninth aspect, when a work element is selected in the second display area and the selected work element is a work element that has already been displayed, the processor displays the displayed work element in a display form that is different from that of other displayed work elements.

[0019] In a twelfth aspect, in the first aspect, the processor hides the second display area when the work element is selected and all of the work elements associated with the selected work element are displayed in the first display area.

[0020] A thirteenth aspect is an information processing program for causing a computer to execute a process of displaying a plurality of work elements representing the content of work in a first display area of ​​a display means, associating the work elements with each other, and when a work element is selected, displaying the displayed work element that is associated with the selected work element and displayed in the first display area in a different display form from other work elements that are not associated with the selected work element, and displaying the hidden work element that is associated with the selected work element and not displayed in the first display area in a second display area of ​​the display means. [Effects of the Invention]

[0021] According to the configuration of the first aspect, when a work element is selected, the processor performs only a process of displaying work elements associated with the selected work element and displayed in the first display area in a form different from work elements not associated with the selected work element, making it easier for the user to recognize the work elements associated with the selected work element, compared to when the processor performs only a process of displaying work elements associated with the selected work element and displayed in the first display area in a form different from work elements not associated with the selected work element.

[0022] According to the configuration of the second aspect, it is easier for the user to distinguish between the first task element and the second task element compared to when the processor displays the first task element and the second task element in the second display area in the same display format.

[0023] According to the configuration of the third aspect, when a task element is selected, the processor makes it easier for the user to recognize the task element that has already been displayed, compared to when the processor displays only the hidden task elements in the second display area.

[0024] According to the configuration of the fourth aspect, compared to when the processor displays the displayed work elements in the second display area in a display format different from the display format in the first display area, it is easier for the user to recognize that the displayed work elements displayed in the first display area and the displayed work elements displayed in the second display area have something in common.

[0025] According to the configuration of the fifth aspect, it is easier for the user to recognize the displayed task elements displayed in both the schedule area and the unallocated area, compared to when only the schedule area is included in the first display area.

[0026] According to the configuration of the sixth aspect, it is easier for the user to distinguish between assigned work elements and unassigned work elements than when the processor displays assigned work elements and unassigned work elements in the second display area in the same display format.

[0027] According to the configuration of the seventh aspect, it is easier to distinguish between displayed work elements and hidden work elements than when the processor displays displayed work elements and hidden work elements in the second display area in the same display format.

[0028] According to the configuration of the eighth aspect, it is easier for the user to recognize task elements associated with the selected task element, compared to when the processor displays task elements arranged in an arbitrary order and in an arbitrary direction.

[0029] According to the configuration of the ninth aspect, when a work element is selected in the second display area and the selected work element is not displayed in the schedule area, the user can more easily recognize the work element than when the processor keeps the work element hidden from the schedule area.

[0030] According to the configuration of the 10th aspect, when a work element is selected in the second display area and not all of the work elements associated with the selected work element are displayed in the schedule area, the user can more easily recognize all of the work elements than when the processor displays only some of the work elements in the schedule area.

[0031] According to the configuration of the 11th aspect, when a work element is selected in the second display area and the selected work element is a work element that has already been displayed, the processor makes it easier for the user to recognize the displayed work element compared to when the processor maintains the display of the displayed work element.

[0032] According to the configuration of the twelfth aspect, the processor can enlarge the first display area on the display means compared to when the processor always displays the second display area.

[0033] According to the configuration of the 13th aspect, when a work element is selected, the processor performs only a process of displaying work elements associated with the selected work element and displayed in the first display area in a form different from work elements not associated with the selected work element, making it easier for the user to recognize the work elements associated with the selected work element, compared to when the processor performs only a process of displaying work elements associated with the selected work element and displayed in the first display area in a form different from work elements not associated with the selected work element. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0034] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a manufacturing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a manufacturing management system according to the present embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a schedule screen according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] 10 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which a related list area is displayed on the schedule screen according to the embodiment. FIG. [Figure 5] 10 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which all of the work elements displayed in the related list area are displayed in the schedule area on the schedule screen according to the embodiment. FIG. [Figure 6] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of a first display process executed by the manufacturing management system according to the present embodiment. [Figure 7] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of a second display process executed by the manufacturing management system according to the present embodiment. [Figure 8] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of a modified example of a second display process executed by the manufacturing management system according to the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0035] An example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0036] <Manufacturing System 1> First, a manufacturing system 1 according to this embodiment will be described. Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a manufacturing system 1 according to this embodiment.

[0037] The manufacturing system 1 is a system that manufactures products (specifically, printed materials). In this embodiment, the manufacturing system 1 receives an order for the manufacture of printed materials, generates a manufacturing plan, and uses equipment to manufacture the printed materials in accordance with the manufacturing plan.

[0038] The production of printed matter is an example of an operation. The production of printed matter is a concept that includes each process performed to produce printed matter. Examples of printed matter include books, pamphlets, and flyers.

[0039] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the manufacturing system 1 includes a plurality of printing machines 2, a plurality of processing machines 4, an order management system 6, a display unit 7, an input unit 8, and a manufacturing management system 10.

[0040] As shown in Fig. 1, each part of the manufacturing system 1 is connected by a communication line 3. The communication line 3 is, for example, a communication line that uses at least one of wired and wireless communication. Examples of wireless communication lines include lines that use the Internet and an intranet. Each part of the manufacturing system 1 will be described below.

[0041] Note that examples of products to be manufactured are not limited to printed matter, but may include other industrial products, and may be products manufactured using equipment. The work of the present disclosure is not limited to the manufacture of printed matter, but may also include the manufacture of products other than printed matter, or other tasks such as operations. Therefore, the manufacturing system of the present disclosure may also be a system for manufacturing products other than printed matter. Furthermore, the system of the present disclosure may also be an operation system that performs work that does not involve the manufacture of products.

[0042] <Multiple printing machines 2 and multiple processing machines 4> The printing machine 2 and the processing machine 4 are examples of machines capable of performing tasks. The multiple printing machines 2 are machines that print on recording media. The multiple processing machines 4 are machines that process the recording media after printing. Examples of the processing machines 4 include a cutting machine that cuts the recording media, a bookbinding machine that binds the recording media, and a hole punching machine that punches holes in the recording media. Hereinafter, the printing machine 2 and the processing machine 4 may be collectively referred to as the machines 2 and 4.

[0043] <Order Management System 6> The order management system 6 is a system that manages information (hereinafter referred to as manufacturing information) related to the manufacturing of printed matter ordered by a customer. When the order management system 6 receives an order for the manufacturing of printed matter from a customer, it sends the manufacturing information of the printed matter to the manufacturing management system 10 via the communication line 3.

[0044] <Display unit 7 and input unit 8> The display unit 7 is an example of a display means, and is a component that displays information to be presented to the user. Specifically, the display unit 7 is configured with a liquid crystal display, for example. Note that the display unit 7 is not limited to a liquid crystal display, and may be an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display or the like, as long as it is capable of displaying information to be presented to the user.

[0045] The display screens displayed by the display unit 7 include a schedule screen 20 (see FIGS. 3 to 5). The schedule screen 20 is a screen that shows the execution schedule of the machines 2 and 4 (i.e., the printing machine 2 and the processing machine 4). The schedule screen 20 displays work elements 28 that show the details of the work to be performed by the machines 2 and 4. Specific aspects of the schedule screen 20 will be described later.

[0046] The input unit 8 is a component into which instructions are input by the user. Specifically, the input unit 8 is made up of, for example, a pointing device such as a mouse and input keys such as a keyboard.

[0047] The input unit 8 is not limited to a pointing device and input keys, but may be configured with a touch panel or the like, and may be anything that allows a user to input instructions.

[0048] <Manufacturing Management System 10> The manufacturing management system 10 is an example of an information processing system, and is a system that manages the manufacturing of printed materials. The manufacturing management system 10 includes a function for displaying various screens, including a schedule screen 20 (see FIGS. 3 to 5), on the display unit 7. The manufacturing system 1 may be understood as an example of an information processing system.

[0049] Specifically, the manufacturing control system 10 has the functions of a computer, and includes a processor 11, a storage 12, and a memory 13, as shown in FIG.

[0050] The processor 11 may be, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), which is a general-purpose processor.

[0051] The storage 12 stores various programs including the processing program 12A and various data. Specifically, the storage 12 is realized by a recording device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), or a flash memory. The storage 12 is not limited to being composed of a single unit, but may be composed of multiple units located in physically separate locations. The processing program 12A is an example of an information processing program.

[0052] The memory 13 is a work area for the processor 11 to execute various programs, and temporarily stores various programs or various data when the processor 11 executes processing. The processor 11 reads various programs including the processing program 12A from the storage 12 into the memory 13, and executes the programs using the memory 13 as a work area.

[0053] In the manufacturing control system 10, the processor 11 executes the processing program 12A to realize various functions for executing predetermined processes. Below, we will explain the functional configuration realized by the cooperation of the processor 11 as a hardware resource and the processing program as a software resource.

[0054] <Functional configuration of the manufacturing management system 10> 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the manufacturing management system 10 according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the manufacturing management system 10 includes, for example, an acquisition unit 91, an association unit 92, and a display processing unit 93.

[0055] <Acquisition Unit 91 and Association Unit 92> The acquisition unit 91 acquires various types of information. This information includes information on the work content related to the work elements 28 displayed on the schedule screen 20 (see FIGS. 3 to 5), and instruction information input via the input unit 8. The instruction information input via the input unit 8 includes instruction information input on the schedule screen 20 (see FIGS. 3 to 5).

[0056] The associating unit 92 associates the work elements 28 with each other. In the present embodiment, as an example, the associating unit 92 associates the work elements 28 with each printed matter to be produced. That is, the associating unit 92 associates the work elements 28 related to a series of work processes to be performed when producing a specific printed matter. For example, if printing process A1, printing process A2, and binding process A3 are performed when producing a printed matter including a cover A and a body A, the associating unit 92 associates the work elements 28 related to each of the printing process A1, printing process A2, and binding process A3. The printing process A1 is, for example, a process of printing the cover A. The printing process A2 is, for example, a process of printing the body A. The binding process A3 is, for example, a process of binding the printed cover A and body A.

[0057] In this embodiment, the associating unit 92 associates the work elements 28 with each product, but the association in the present disclosure is not limited to this. For example, the associating unit 92 may associate the work elements 28 with each product orderer. Furthermore, if there are multiple managers of the execution schedule, the associating unit 92 may associate the work elements 28 with each manager. In this way, the associating unit 92 can associate the work elements 28 based on predetermined criteria. Work elements extracted by a search using set search conditions may also be associated. For example, a search can be performed using search conditions such as keywords, job attributes, and tags assigned to jobs, and multiple extracted jobs can be associated. This search can be performed using, for example, the search command 39.

[0058] <Display processing unit 93> The display processing unit 93 displays the schedule screen 20 (see FIGS. 3 to 5) and controls the display of the schedule screen 20.

[0059] The schedule screen 20 is a screen that shows the execution schedule of the devices 2 and 4. The display processing unit 93 displays a plurality of work elements 28, which indicate the content of work to be performed by the manufacturing system 1, on the schedule screen 20. In this embodiment, the work elements 28 are the work content for each manufacturing process of the printed matter, and represent the work content that can be performed by one device 2 or 4.

[0060] 3 to 5, the schedule screen 20 specifically includes, as an example, a schedule area 23, an unassigned area 25, and an associated list area 22 (see FIGS. 4 and 5). The schedule area 23 is an area that displays the status of the allocation of work elements 28 to the execution schedules of the equipment 2 and 4. In other words, the schedule area 23 is an area that displays the work elements 28 that have been allocated to the execution schedules of the equipment 2 and 4 (hereinafter referred to as assigned work elements 28).

[0061] The unassigned area 25 is an area for displaying work elements 28 that have not been assigned to the execution schedules of the equipment 2 and 4 (hereinafter referred to as unassigned work elements 28).

[0062] The related list area 22 is an area that displays, when a work element 28 is selected, hidden work elements 28 that are associated with the selected work element 28 and are not displayed in the schedule area 23 and the unassigned area 25.

[0063] The display area 21, including the schedule area 23 and the unallocated area 25, other than the related list area 22, is an example of a first display area. However, the schedule area 23 and the unallocated area 25 themselves may be considered as examples of the first display area. The related list area 22 is an example of a second display area.

[0064] <Display of work elements 28 in the schedule area 23 and the unassigned area 25> The display processing unit 93 displays the work elements 28 assigned to the execution schedules of the devices 2 and 4 in the schedule area 23 of the schedule screen 20.

[0065] As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, for example, in the schedule area 23, equipment information 31 indicating each of the equipment 2 and 4 is displayed in a vertical row on the schedule screen 20. Furthermore, at the top right of the equipment information 31, a date and time 32 indicating the execution schedule of the equipment 2 and 4 is displayed. Furthermore, to the right of the equipment information 31, below the date and time 32, task elements 28 assigned to each execution schedule of the equipment 2 and 4 are displayed. The date and time 32 is an example of a period. Note that in FIGS. 3 to 5, the execution schedules of the equipment 2 and 4 are shown in units of hours, but this is not limiting. For example, if the unit for managing the execution schedule of the work is days, minutes, seconds, or the like, the execution schedule may be displayed in that unit.

[0066] The allocation of work elements 28 to the execution schedules of the machines 2 and 4 can be performed by instructions from a customer, input instructions from a user, automatic allocation using machine learning, etc. In the manufacturing system 1, when a work element 28 is allocated to the execution schedule of one of the machines 2 and 4, the work related to the work element 28 is performed by the machine 2 or 4 according to that schedule.

[0067] The display processing unit 93 executes a process (hereinafter referred to as a change process) for changing the date and time 32 displayed in the schedule area 23 when a change operation is performed to change the date and time 32 displayed in the schedule area 23 on the schedule screen 20. As a result, it becomes possible to display the date and time 32 that is not displayed in the schedule area 23 and the task element 28 assigned to that date and time 32.

[0068] The change processing includes a processing for shifting the displayed date and time 32 (hereinafter referred to as a shift processing) and a processing for enlarging or reducing the displayed date and time 32 (hereinafter referred to as an enlargement or reduction processing).

[0069] An example of the shifting process is to shift the displayed date from 7 / 20 to 7 / 21. An example of the shifting process is to shift the displayed time period from "9:00-17:00" to "10:00-18:00". An example of the change operation in the shifting process is a scroll operation that moves the date and time 32 on the schedule screen 20. Shifting the date is performed by operating, for example, the scroll button 37. Shifting the time period is performed by operating, for example, the scroll button 33.

[0070] An example of the scaling process is when the displayed period is expanded from 1 day to 2 days. Another example of the scaling process is when the displayed period is reduced from 2 days to 1 day. An example of a change operation in the scaling process is an operation using the setting button 34 to set the display scale. An example of the scaling process is when the displayed time period is expanded from "9:00-17:00" to "7:00-19:00". Another example of the scaling process is when the displayed time period is reduced from "9:00-17:00" to "10:00-16:00".

[0071] The display processing unit 93 displays the work elements 28 that are not assigned to the execution schedules of the equipment 2 and 4 in the unassigned area 25 of the schedule screen 20. For example, the unassigned work elements 28 are displayed side by side in the left-right direction in the unassigned area 25. When an unassigned work element 28 is assigned to the execution schedules of the equipment 2 and 4, the work element 28 is deleted from the unassigned area 25 and displayed in the schedule area 23.

[0072] When a scroll operation is performed on the schedule screen 20 to scroll the task elements 28 displayed in the unallocated area 25, the display processing unit 93 executes a scroll process to scroll the task elements 28. As a result, it becomes possible to display task elements 28 that are not displayed in the unallocated area 25. The scroll operation is executed by operating the scroll button 35, for example.

[0073] In this embodiment, the task elements 28 that can be displayed on the schedule screen 20 include the following task elements 28 (1) to (6).

[0074] (1) The assigned work element 28 displayed in the schedule area 23 (hereinafter referred to as work element 28(1))

[0075] (2) An assigned work element 28 that is not displayed in the schedule area 23 but can be displayed in the schedule area 23 by executing a change process (hereinafter referred to as work element 28(2)).

[0076] (3) Assigned work element 28 that cannot be displayed in the schedule area 23 even after the change process is executed (hereinafter referred to as work element 28(3))

[0077] (4) An unassigned work element 28 displayed in the unassigned area 25 (hereinafter referred to as work element 28(4))

[0078] (5) An unassigned work element 28 (hereinafter referred to as work element 28(5)) that is not displayed in the unassigned area 25 but can be displayed in the unassigned area 25 by executing a change process.

[0079] (6) An unassigned work element 28 (hereinafter referred to as work element 28(6)) that cannot be displayed in the unassigned area 25 even after the change process is executed.

[0080] The display processing unit 93 can display the above task elements 28 (1) to (6) in each of the schedule area 23 and the unallocated area 25. An example of task element 28(3) is a task element that the user has set not to be displayed in the schedule area 23. Note that task element 28(2) is an example of a first task element. Task element 28(3) is an example of a second task element.

[0081] <Display of work element 28 when work element 28 is selected> When a work element 28 is selected, the display processing unit 93 displays the work element 28 associated with the selected work element 28 and displayed in the display area 21 (hereinafter referred to as the displayed work element 28) in a display form different from that of the other work elements 28 (see Figure 4).

[0082] Specifically, the display area 21 corresponds to the schedule area 23 and the unallocated area 25. The displayed work elements 28 correspond to the above-mentioned work elements 28(1) and 28(4). The other work elements 28 are work elements 28 that are not associated with the selected work element 28. An example of a different display format is highlighting, in which the displayed work elements 28 are displayed more emphasized than the other work elements 28. An example of a highlighting format is highlighting. In FIGS. 4 and 5, the highlighted work elements 28 are shown with solid lines in the schedule area 23 and the unallocated area 25.

[0083] In addition, as for displaying in different forms, the displayed work element 28 and the other work elements 28 may be displayed in different forms by changing the background color, transparency, size, shape, display position, and presence or absence of a marker between the displayed work element 28 and the other work elements 28.

[0084] The selection of the task element 28 is performed, for example, by the user using a pointing device, touch operation, or the like, on the task element 28 displayed in the schedule area 23 or the unallocated area 25 on the schedule screen 20 .

[0085] Selection of the work element 28 may be performed, for example, by searching for the work element 28 by keyword using a search command 39. The work element 28 can be selected using a method that allows a user's instruction to select a specific work element 28 to be recognized.

[0086] When a task element 28 is selected, the display processing unit 93 displays task elements 28 that are associated with the selected task element 28 and that are not displayed in the display area 21 (hereinafter referred to as hidden task elements 28) in the related list area 22, as shown in Fig. 4. The hidden task elements 28 include the above-mentioned task elements 28(2), 28(3), 28(5), and 28(6).

[0087] When a task element 28 is selected, the display processing unit 93 causes the already-displayed task element 28 to be further displayed in the related list area 22 in addition to the hidden task element 28 (this display is referred to as display A).

[0088] In the case of display A, the display processing unit 93 displays the already-displayed task element 28 in the related list area 22 in the display format in the display area 21. The already-displayed task element 28 is displayed in the related list area 22 in the same format as the task element 28 displayed in the display area 21, with respect to the representation format such as background color, transparency, and shape.

[0089] In the case of display A, the display processing unit 93 displays the displayed task elements 28 and the hidden task elements 28 in different display forms in the related list area 22. An example of a different display form is an emphasis display in which one of the displayed task elements 28 and the hidden task elements 28 is displayed more emphasized than the other. An example of an emphasis display is a highlight display.

[0090] Furthermore, the displayed task elements 28 and the hidden task elements 28 may be displayed in different forms by changing the background color, transparency, size, shape, display position, presence or absence of a marker, etc. In Fig. 4, the hidden task elements 28 are displayed in shaded form, and the displayed task elements 28 are displayed in white.

[0091] When the hidden task elements 28 include task element 28(2) and task element 28(3), the display processing unit 93 displays task element 28(2) and task element 28(3) in different display forms in the related list area 22.

[0092] An example of a different display format is highlighting, in which one of the work elements 28(2) and 28(3) is displayed with more emphasis than the other. An example of a highlighting format is highlighting.

[0093] Furthermore, task element 28(2) and task element 28(3) may be displayed in different forms by changing the background color, transparency, size, shape, display position, presence or absence of a marker, etc. In Figure 4, task element 28(3) is displayed with marker 29 added, while task element 28(2) is displayed without marker 29 added.

[0094] Furthermore, when the hidden task elements 28 include assigned task elements 28 and unassigned task elements 28, the display processing unit 93 displays the assigned task elements 28 and the unassigned task elements 28 in different display forms in the related list area 22. The assigned task elements 28 include task elements 28(1), 28(2), and 28(3). The unassigned task elements 28 include task elements 28(4), 28(5), and 28(6).

[0095] An example of a different display format is highlighting, in which one of the assigned work elements 28 and the unassigned work elements 28 is displayed more emphasized than the other. An example of a highlighting format is highlighting.

[0096] Furthermore, the assigned work elements 28 and the unassigned work elements 28 may be displayed in different forms by changing the background color, transparency, size, shape, display position, presence or absence of a marker, etc. In Figure 4, the unassigned work element 28(4) is displayed in a different column (i.e., display position) from the assigned work elements 28(1), 28(2), and 28(3). The column in which the unassigned work element 28(4) is displayed is the upper column partitioned in the related list area 22.

[0097] The display processing unit 93 hides the related list area 22 when a task element 28 is selected and all task elements 28 associated with the selected task element 28 are displayed in the display area 21.

[0098] The display processing unit 93 displays the task elements 28 as a list in the related list area 22. In this embodiment, the display processing unit 93 displays the task elements 28 arranged vertically in a set order in the related list area 22. The vertical direction is an example of a predetermined direction.

[0099] For example, <1> ~ <3> The order can be set based on one or more of the above criteria.

[0100] <1> Whether or not it can be assigned to the execution schedule of equipment 2 and 4 <2> Whether or not the display can be performed in the display area 21 by executing the change process <3> Type of work related to work element 28

[0101] the above <1> When this is used as the basis, the display processing unit 93 displays the task elements 28, for example, in the order of assigned task elements 28 and unassigned task elements 28, arranged upward or downward. In FIG. 4, the unassigned task element 28(4) is displayed at the top of the related list area 22.

[0102] the above <2> When this is used as the basis, the display processing unit 93 displays the task elements 28 arranged in the order of, for example, task elements 28(2), 28(5), 28(3), and 28(6) on the upper or lower side.

[0103] the above <3> Examples of the type of work include the type of work content, equipment, and worker. Examples of the type of work content include whether it is printing or processing, and the time required for the work. If the work is printing, examples of the type of work content include the type of printing, the type of print medium, the number of copies printed, and the number of sheets printed. Examples of the type of equipment include whether it is a printing machine or a processing machine. Examples of the type of worker include the type of worker who performs the work.

[0104] the above <3> When the reference is set to [number], the display processing unit 93 displays the work elements 28 of the same type side by side in the vertical direction.

[0105] An example of the predetermined direction may be the left-right direction. That is, the display processing unit 93 may display the task elements 28 arranged in the left-right direction. The display processing unit 93 may also display the task elements 28 arranged two-dimensionally. In this way, the display processing unit 93 can display the task elements 28 in a recognizable manner.

[0106] <Display of work element 28 when work element 28 is selected in related list area 22> When a work element 28 is selected in the related list area 22 and the selected work element 28 is not displayed in the schedule area 23, the display processing unit 93 changes the date and time 32 displayed in the schedule area 23 and displays the work element 28 in the schedule area 23.

[0107] For example, when task element 28(2) that is not displayed in the schedule area 23 is selected in the related list area 22 shown in Fig. 4, the date and time 32 is changed and task element 28(2) is displayed, as shown in Fig. 5. The same applies when task element 28(3) is selected in the related list area 22 shown in Fig. 4. When task elements 28(2) and 28(3) are displayed in the schedule area 23, they become task element 28(1).

[0108] Selection of a task element 28 is performed, for example, by the user using a pointing device, touch operation, or the like, on the task element 28 displayed in the related list area 22 on the schedule screen 20 .

[0109] Selection of the work element 28 may be performed, for example, by searching for the work element 28 by keyword using a search command 39. The work element 28 can be selected using a method that allows a user's instruction to select a specific work element 28 to be recognized.

[0110] When a task element 28 is selected in the related list area 22 and all task elements 28 associated with the selected task element 28 are not displayed in the schedule area 23, the display processing unit 93 changes the date and time 32 displayed in the schedule area 23 to display all of the task elements 28 in the schedule area 23. The date and time 32 is changed by a shifting process or an enlargement / reduction process.

[0111] 4, task elements 28(2) and 28(3) associated with task element 28(4) are not displayed in schedule area 23. For this reason, when task element 28(4), for example, is selected in associated list area 22 shown in FIG. 4, date and time 32 is changed and task elements 28(2) and 28(3) are displayed, as shown in FIG.

[0112] When a work element 28 is selected in the related list area 22 and the selected work element 28 is a work element 28 that has already been displayed, the display processing unit 93 displays the displayed work element in a display form different from that of other displayed work elements 28.

[0113] For example, when task element 28(4) is selected in the related list area 22 shown in FIG. 4, task element 28(4) is displayed in the unassigned area 25, and therefore is displayed in a different display format from the other displayed task elements 28(4).

[0114] An example of a different display format is highlighting, in which one of the task element 28(4) and another task element 28(4) is displayed with more emphasis than the other. An example of a highlighting format is highlighting.

[0115] Furthermore, the task element 28(4) and the other task elements 28(4) may be displayed in different forms by changing the background color, transparency, size, shape, display position, presence or absence of a marker, etc. In Figure 4, the task element 28(4) is displayed with a marker 27 added, and the other task elements 28(4) are displayed without the marker 27 added.

[0116] <First display process according to this embodiment> Next, an example of the first display process according to this embodiment will be described. Fig. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the first display process executed by the manufacturing management system 10.

[0117] This process is performed by the processor 11 reading and executing the processing program 12A from the storage 12. As an example, this process is started when the processor 11 displays the schedule screen 20.

[0118] 6, when this process starts, processor 11 associates work elements 28 that can be displayed on schedule screen 20 with each other (step S101). Specifically, processor 11 associates work elements 28 related to a series of work processes that are performed when producing a specific printed product.

[0119] Next, processor 11 determines whether or not a task element 28 that can be displayed on schedule screen 20 has been selected (step S102). If processor 11 determines that the task element 28 has been selected (step S102: YES), the process proceeds to step S103.

[0120] On the other hand, if the processor 11 determines that the task element 28 has not been selected (step S102: NO), the processor 11 proceeds to step S112. In step S112, the processor 11 maintains the display of the schedule screen 20 and ends this process.

[0121] In step S103, processor 11 determines whether or not there is a displayed task element 28 among the task elements 28 associated with the selected task element 28. If processor 11 determines that there is a displayed task element 28 (step S103: YES), processor 11 proceeds to step S104. In step S104, processor 11 highlights the displayed task element 28, and proceeds to step S105. If processor 11 determines that there is no task element 28 in step S103 (step S103: NO), processor 11 also proceeds to step S105.

[0122] In step S105, processor 11 determines whether or not there is a hidden task element 28 among the task elements 28 associated with the selected task element 28. If processor 11 determines that there is a hidden task element 28 (step S105: YES), it proceeds to step S106. In step S106, processor 11 displays the hidden task element 28 in the associated list area 22 and ends this processing. Processor 11 also ends this processing if it determines that there is no hidden task element 28 in step S105 (step S105: NO).

[0123] <Second display process according to this embodiment> Next, an example of the second display process according to this embodiment will be described. Fig. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the second display process executed by the manufacturing management system 10.

[0124] This process is performed by the processor 11 reading and executing the processing program 12A from the storage 12. As an example, this process is started when the processor 11 displays the related list area 22 on the schedule screen 20 in the first display process.

[0125] 7, processor 11 determines whether or not a task element 28 has been selected in association list area 22 (step S201). If processor 11 determines that task element 28 has been selected (step S201: YES), processor 11 proceeds to step S202.

[0126] On the other hand, if the processor 11 determines that the task element 28 has not been selected (step S201: NO), the processor 11 proceeds to step S212. In step S212, the processor 11 maintains the display of the schedule screen 20 and ends this process.

[0127] In step S202, processor 11 determines whether the selected task element 28 is displayed in the schedule area 23. If processor 11 determines that the selected task element 28 is displayed in the schedule area 23 (step S202: YES), the process proceeds to step S203. In step S203, processor 11 displays the displayed task element 28 in a display format different from that of the other displayed task elements 28, and ends this process.

[0128] On the other hand, if the processor 11 determines in step S202 that the selected task element 28 is not displayed in the schedule area 23 (step S202: NO), the processor 11 proceeds to step S213. In step S213, the processor 11 changes the date and time 32 displayed in the schedule area 23, displays the selected task element 28 in the schedule area 23, and ends this processing.

[0129] 8, in step S202, the processor 11 may determine whether all of the work elements 28 associated with the selected work element 28 are displayed in the schedule area 23. If the processor 11 determines that all of the work elements 28 associated with the selected work element 28 are displayed in the schedule area 23 (step S202: YES), the processor 11 proceeds to step S212.

[0130] On the other hand, if processor 11 determines that all of the task elements 28 associated with the selected task element 28 are not displayed in the schedule area 23 (step S202: NO), the process proceeds to step S206. In step S206, processor 11 changes the date and time 32 displayed in the schedule area 23, displays all of the task elements 28 in the schedule area 23, and ends this process.

[0131] <Actions according to this embodiment> According to this embodiment, when a task element 28 is selected, the processor 11 displays the displayed task elements 28 associated with the selected task element 28 in a display form different from that of the other task elements. Furthermore, when a task element 28 is selected, the processor 11 displays the hidden task elements 28 associated with the selected task element 28 in the related list area 22.

[0132] Therefore, when a work element 28 is selected, the user can more easily recognize the work element 28 associated with the selected work element 28, compared to when the processor 11 only executes a process to display the displayed work element associated with the selected work element 28 in a form different from the other work elements.

[0133] According to this embodiment, the processor 11 displays the task element 28(2) and the task element 28(3) in the related list area 22 in different display formats.

[0134] Therefore, it is easier for the user to distinguish between task element 28(2) and task element 28(3) than when processor 11 displays task element 28(2) and task element 28(3) in the same display format in related list area 22.

[0135] According to this embodiment, when a task element 28 is selected, the processor 11 causes the already displayed task element 28 to be further displayed in the related list area 22 .

[0136] Therefore, when a task element 28 is selected, the user can more easily recognize the task element 28 that has already been displayed, compared to when the processor 11 displays only the hidden task element 28 in the related list area 22.

[0137] According to this embodiment, when a task element 28 is selected, the processor 11 displays the already-displayed task element 28 in the related list area 22 in the display format in the display area 21.

[0138] Therefore, compared to when processor 11 displays already-displayed work elements 28 in related list area 22 in a display format different from the display format in display area 21, it is easier for the user to recognize that the already-displayed work elements displayed in display area 21 and the already-displayed work elements displayed in related list area 22 have something in common.

[0139] According to this embodiment, the display area 21 includes a schedule area 23 that displays the status of assignment of work elements 28 to the execution schedule of equipment 2 and 4, and an unassigned area 25 that displays unassigned work elements 28.

[0140] Therefore, compared to when the display area 21 includes only the schedule area 23, the user can more easily recognize the displayed task elements 28 displayed in each of the schedule area 23 and the unallocated area 25.

[0141] According to this embodiment, the processor 11 displays the assigned task elements 28 and the unassigned task elements 28 in the related list area 22 in different display formats.

[0142] Therefore, it is easier for the user to distinguish between assigned and unassigned work elements than when processor 11 displays assigned and unassigned work elements in the related list area 22 in the same display format.

[0143] According to this embodiment, the processor 11 displays the displayed task elements 28 and the hidden task elements 28 in the related list area 22 in different display forms.

[0144] Therefore, it is easier to distinguish between the displayed task elements 28 and the hidden task elements 28 than when the processor 11 displays the displayed task elements 28 and the hidden task elements 28 in the same display format in the related list area 22.

[0145] According to this embodiment, the processor 11 displays the task elements 28 in the related list area 22 in a set order and in a predetermined direction.

[0146] Therefore, compared to when the processor 11 displays the task elements 28 in an arbitrary order and in an arbitrary direction, it is easier for the user to recognize task elements 28 that are associated with the selected task element 28.

[0147] According to this embodiment, when a work element 28 is selected in the related list area 22 and the selected work element 28 is not displayed in the schedule area 23, the processor 11 changes the date and time 32 displayed in the schedule area 23 and displays the work element 28 in the schedule area 23.

[0148] Therefore, when a work element 28 is selected in the related list area 22 and the selected work element 28 is not displayed in the schedule area 23, the user can more easily recognize the work element 28 than when the processor 11 keeps the work element 28 hidden from the schedule area 23.

[0149] According to this embodiment, when a work element 28 is selected in the related list area 22 and all of the work elements 28 associated with the selected work element 28 are not displayed in the schedule area 23, the processor 11 changes the date and time 32 displayed in the schedule area 23 and displays all of the work elements 28 in the schedule area 23.

[0150] Therefore, when a work element 28 is selected in the related list area 22 and not all of the work elements 28 associated with the selected work element 28 are displayed in the schedule area 23, the user can more easily recognize all of the work elements 28 than when the processor 11 displays only a portion of the work element 28 in the schedule area 23.

[0151] According to this embodiment, when a work element 28 is selected in the related list area 22 and the selected work element 28 is a work element 28 that has already been displayed, the processor 11 displays the displayed work element in a display form that is different from that of other displayed work elements 28.

[0152] Therefore, when the processor 11 selects a work element 28 in the related list area 22 and the selected work element 28 is a work element 28 that has already been displayed, the user can more easily recognize the displayed work element 28 than when the processor 11 maintains the display of the displayed work element 28.

[0153] According to this embodiment, when all of the task elements 28 associated with the selected task element 28 are displayed in the display area 21, the processor 11 hides the related list area 22.

[0154] Therefore, the display area 21 on the schedule screen 20 is enlarged compared to when the processor 11 always displays the related list area 22.

[0155] <Modification> According to the present embodiment, the processor 11 displays the task element 28(2) and the task element 28(3) in different display formats in the related list area 22. However, this is not limiting. For example, the processor 11 may display the task element 28(2) and the task element 28(3) in the same display format in the related list area 22.

[0156] According to the present embodiment, when a task element 28 is selected, the processor 11 further displays the already-displayed task element 28 in the related list area 22. However, this is not limited to this. For example, when a task element 28 is selected, the processor 11 may display only the hidden task element 28 in the related list area 22. When a task element 28 is selected, the processor 11 may at least display the hidden task element 28 in the related list area 22.

[0157] According to the present embodiment, when a task element 28 is selected, the processor 11 displays the already-displayed task element 28 in the related list area 22 in the display format in the display area 21. However, this is not limited to this. For example, the processor 11 may display the already-displayed task element 28 in the related list area 22 in a display format different from the display format in the display area 21.

[0158] According to the present embodiment, the display area 21 includes the schedule area 23 and the unallocated area 25, but is not limited to this. For example, the display area 21 may include only the schedule area 23.

[0159] According to the present embodiment, the processor 11 displays the assigned task elements 28 and the unassigned task elements 28 in different display formats in the related list area 22. However, this is not limiting. For example, the processor 11 may display the assigned task elements and the unassigned task elements in the related list area 22 in the same display format.

[0160] According to the present embodiment, the processor 11 displays the displayed task elements 28 and the hidden task elements 28 in different display formats in the related list area 22, but this is not limited to this. For example, the processor 11 may display the displayed task elements 28 and the hidden task elements 28 in the same display format in the related list area 22. As described above, the display format when displaying the task elements 28 in the related list area 22 is not limited to a specific display format.

[0161] According to the present embodiment, the processor 11 displays the task elements 28 in a set order in a predetermined direction in the related list area 22. However, this is not limiting. For example, the processor 11 may display the task elements 28 in any order in any direction.

[0162] According to the present embodiment, when a task element 28 is selected in the related list area 22 and the selected task element 28 is not displayed in the schedule area 23, the processor 11 changes the date and time 32 displayed in the schedule area 23 and displays the task element 28 in the schedule area 23. However, this is not limiting. For example, in this case, the task element 28 may remain hidden from the schedule area 23.

[0163] According to the present embodiment, when a task element 28 is selected in the related list area 22 and all of the task elements 28 associated with the selected task element 28 are not displayed in the schedule area 23, the processor 11 changes the date and time 32 displayed in the schedule area 23 and displays all of the task elements 28 in the schedule area 23. However, this is not limiting. For example, in this case, only some of the task elements 28 may be displayed in the schedule area 23.

[0164] According to the present embodiment, when a task element 28 is selected in the related list area 22 and the selected task element 28 is a task element 28 that has already been displayed, the processor 11 displays the task element 28 in a display form that is different from that of the other task elements 28 that have already been displayed, but this is not limited to this. For example, in this case, the display of the task element 28 that has already been displayed may be maintained.

[0165] According to the present embodiment, the processor 11 hides the related list area 22 when all of the task elements 28 associated with the selected task element 28 are displayed in the display area 21, but this is not limited to this. For example, the processor 11 may always display the related list area 22 when all of the task elements 28 associated with the selected task element 28 are displayed in the display area 21.

[0166] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications, changes, and improvements are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the above-described modified examples may be appropriately combined to form a configuration.

[0167] Furthermore, in the above embodiments, the term "processor" refers to a processor in a broad sense, and includes general-purpose processors (e.g., the aforementioned CPU, etc.) and dedicated processors (e.g., GPU: Graphics Processing Unit, ASIC: Application Specific Integrated Circuit, FPGA: Field Programmable Gate Array, programmable logic device, etc.).

[0168] Furthermore, the operations of the processors in the above embodiments may not only be performed by a single processor, but may also be performed by multiple processors located at physically separate locations working together. Furthermore, the order of the operations of the processors is not limited to the order described in the above embodiments, and may be changed as appropriate.

[0169] Furthermore, although the manufacturing management system 10 in this embodiment is configured, for example, by a single device, this is not limited thereto. The information processing system disclosed herein may be configured by multiple devices. That is, the "system" in this embodiment may be configured by multiple devices or may be configured by a single device. Furthermore, the present invention is applicable not only to programs but also to program products.

[0170] (Addendum) (((1))) a processor; The processor: displaying a plurality of work elements representing the contents of the work in a first display area of ​​the display means; Associating the work elements with each other; When the work element is selected, the displayed work element that is associated with the selected work element and is displayed in the first display area is displayed in a display form different from other work elements that are not associated with the selected work element, and the hidden work element that is associated with the selected work element and is not displayed in the first display area is displayed in a second display area of ​​the display means. Information processing system. (((2))) the first display area includes at least a schedule area that displays a status in which the work elements are assigned to an execution schedule of a device that can execute the work; The non-displayed work element is a first task element that can be displayed in the schedule area by executing a change process that changes a period displayed in the schedule area; a second task element that cannot be displayed in the schedule area even after the change process is executed; and Including, The processor: The first work element and the second work element are displayed in different display forms in the second display area. The information processing system according to (((1))). (((3))) The processor: When the work element is selected, the displayed work element is further displayed in the second display area. The information processing system according to (((1))) or (((2))). (((4))) The processor: When the task element is selected, the task element that has already been displayed is displayed in the second display area in the same display format as in the first display area. The information processing system according to (((3))). (((5))) The first display area includes: a schedule area that displays a status in which the work elements are assigned to an execution schedule of a device that can execute the work; an unassigned area that displays the work elements that are not assigned to the execution schedule; Contains The information processing system according to (((4))). (((6))) The processor: The second display area displays the assigned work elements that are assigned to the execution schedule and the unassigned work elements that are not assigned to the execution schedule in different display formats. The information processing system according to (((5))). (((7))) The processor: The displayed task element and the non-displayed task element are displayed in different display forms in the second display area. The information processing system according to any one of (((3))) to (((6))). (((8))) The processor: In the second display area, the work elements are displayed in a set order in a predetermined direction. The information processing system according to any one of (((1))) to (((7))). (((9))) The first display area is a schedule area that displays a status in which the work elements are assigned to an execution schedule of a device that can execute the work, The processor: When the work element is selected in the second display area and the selected work element is not displayed in the schedule area, the period displayed in the schedule area is changed and the work element is displayed in the schedule area. An information processing system according to any one of (((1))) to (((8))). (((10))) The processor: when the work element is selected in the second display area and all work elements associated with the selected work element are not displayed in the schedule area, changing the period displayed in the schedule area and displaying all of the work elements in the schedule area; The information processing system according to (((9))). (((11))) The processor: When the work element is selected in the second display area and the selected work element is the already-displayed work element, the already-displayed work element is displayed in a display form different from other already-displayed work elements. The information processing system according to (((9))) or (((10))). (((12))) The processor: When the work element is selected and all work elements associated with the selected work element are displayed in the first display area, the second display area is hidden. The information processing system according to any one of (((1))) to (((11))). (((13))) On the computer, displaying a plurality of work elements representing the contents of the work in a first display area of ​​the display means; Associating the work elements with each other; When the work element is selected, the displayed work element that is associated with the selected work element and is displayed in the first display area is displayed in a display form different from other work elements that are not associated with the selected work element, and the hidden work element that is associated with the selected work element and is not displayed in the first display area is displayed in a second display area of ​​the display means. An information processing program for executing processing.

[0171] According to the configuration (((1))), when a work element is selected, the processor executes only a process to display the work elements associated with the selected work element and displayed in the first display area in a form different from work elements not associated with the selected work element, making it easier for the user to recognize the work elements associated with the selected work element. According to the configuration (((2))), it is easier for the user to distinguish between the first task element and the second task element than when the processor displays the first task element and the second task element in the second display area in the same display format. According to the configuration (((3))), when a work element is selected, the processor makes it easier for the user to recognize the displayed work element compared to when the processor displays only the hidden work elements in the second display area. According to the configuration (((4))), it is easier for the user to recognize that the displayed work elements displayed in the first display area and the displayed work elements displayed in the second display area have something in common, compared to when the processor displays the displayed work elements in the second display area in a display format different from the display format in the first display area. According to the configuration (((5))), it is easier for the user to recognize the displayed task elements displayed in the schedule area and the unallocated area, compared to when the first display area includes only the schedule area. According to the configuration (((6))), it is easier for the user to distinguish between assigned work elements and unassigned work elements than when the processor displays assigned work elements and unassigned work elements in the second display area in the same display format. According to the configuration (((7))), it is easier to distinguish between displayed and hidden work elements than when the processor displays the displayed and hidden work elements in the second display area in the same display format. According to the configuration (((8))), it is easier for the user to recognize the work elements associated with the selected work element, compared to when the processor displays the work elements in an arbitrary order and in an arbitrary direction. According to the configuration (((9))), when a work element is selected in the second display area and the selected work element is not displayed in the schedule area, the user can more easily recognize the work element than when the processor keeps the work element hidden from the schedule area. According to the configuration (((10))), when a work element is selected in the second display area and not all of the work elements associated with the selected work element are displayed in the schedule area, the user can more easily recognize all of the work elements than when the processor displays only some of the work elements in the schedule area. According to the configuration (((11))), when a work element is selected in the second display area and the selected work element is a work element that has already been displayed, the processor makes it easier for the user to recognize the displayed work element compared to when the display of the displayed work element is maintained. According to the configuration (((12))), the processor can enlarge the first display area on the display means compared to when the processor always displays the second display area. According to the configuration (((13))), when a work element is selected, the processor executes only a process to display the work elements associated with the selected work element and displayed in the first display area in a form different from work elements not associated with the selected work element, making it easier for the user to recognize the work elements associated with the selected work element. [Explanation of symbols]

[0172] 2. Printing machine (example of equipment) 4 Processing machines (examples of equipment) 7 Display unit (an example of a display means) 10 Manufacturing control system (an example of an information processing system) 11 processors 21 Display area (example of first display area) 22 Related List Area (Example of Secondary Display Area) 23 Schedule Area 25 Unallocated Space 28 Work Elements

Claims

1. a processor; The processor: displaying a plurality of work elements representing the contents of the work in a first display area of ​​the display means; Associating the work elements with each other; When the work element is selected, the displayed work element that is associated with the selected work element and is displayed in the first display area is displayed in a display form different from other work elements that are not associated with the selected work element, and the hidden work element that is associated with the selected work element and is not displayed in the first display area is displayed in a second display area of ​​the display means. Information processing system.

2. the first display area includes at least a schedule area that displays a status in which the work elements are assigned to an execution schedule of a device that can execute the work; The non-displayed work element is a first task element that can be displayed in the schedule area by executing a change process that changes a period displayed in the schedule area; a second task element that cannot be displayed in the schedule area even after the change process is executed; and Including, The processor: The first work element and the second work element are displayed in different display forms in the second display area. The information processing system according to claim 1 .

3. The processor: When the work element is selected, the displayed work element is further displayed in the second display area. The information processing system according to claim 1 .

4. The processor: When the task element is selected, the task element that has already been displayed is displayed in the second display area in the same display format as in the first display area. The information processing system according to claim 3 .

5. The first display area includes: a schedule area that displays a status in which the work elements are assigned to an execution schedule of a device that can execute the work; an unassigned area that displays the work elements that are not assigned to the execution schedule; Contains The information processing system according to claim 4 .

6. The processor: The second display area displays the assigned work elements that are assigned to the execution schedule and the unassigned work elements that are not assigned to the execution schedule in different display formats. The information processing system according to claim 5 .

7. The processor: The displayed task element and the non-displayed task element are displayed in different display forms in the second display area. The information processing system according to claim 3 .

8. The processor: In the second display area, the work elements are displayed in a set order in a predetermined direction. The information processing system according to claim 1 .

9. The first display area is a schedule area that displays a status in which the work elements are assigned to an execution schedule of a device that can execute the work, The processor: When the work element is selected in the second display area and the selected work element is not displayed in the schedule area, the period displayed in the schedule area is changed and the work element is displayed in the schedule area. The information processing system according to claim 1 .

10. The processor: when the work element is selected in the second display area and all work elements associated with the selected work element are not displayed in the schedule area, changing the period displayed in the schedule area and displaying all of the work elements in the schedule area; The information processing system according to claim 9 .

11. The processor: When the work element is selected in the second display area and the selected work element is the already-displayed work element, the already-displayed work element is displayed in a display form different from other already-displayed work elements. The information processing system according to claim 9 .

12. The processor: When the work element is selected and all work elements associated with the selected work element are displayed in the first display area, the second display area is hidden. The information processing system according to claim 1 .

13. On the computer, displaying a plurality of work elements representing the contents of the work in a first display area of ​​the display means; Associating the work elements with each other; When the work element is selected, the displayed work element that is associated with the selected work element and is displayed in the first display area is displayed in a display form different from other work elements that are not associated with the selected work element, and the hidden work element that is associated with the selected work element and is not displayed in the first display area is displayed in a second display area of ​​the display means. An information processing program for executing processing.

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