Accounting information processing system, accounting information processing method, and accounting information processing program

Abstract

This reduces the burden of verification on the person in charge of receiving the voucher. [Solution] The system includes a voucher image uploading unit 11 that uploads a voucher image of the voucher, a text information output unit 12 that applies character recognition technology to the voucher image uploaded to the voucher image uploading unit 11 and outputs text information recorded in the voucher image, a display control unit 13 that displays the text information output by the text information output unit 12 on a display unit used by the issuer of the voucher, and a text information correction receiving unit 14 that receives corrections to the text information displayed by the display control unit 13.

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] There is a technology that reduces the effort required for people to input information about supporting documents such as invoices into accounting information processing systems by performing AI-OCR (Optical Character Recognition) processing on the electronic data of supporting documents such as invoices at the recipient's side and converting it into text information. [Prior art documents] [Non-patent literature]

[0003] [Non-Patent Document 1] https: / / www.ricoh.co.jp / service / cloud-ocr / special / invoice / Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Even with the use of AI-OCR, it is not possible to perfectly read the information on supporting documents, and there are cases where incorrect readings occur, so the person in charge at the receiving end of the supporting document must check whether the AI-OCR reading results are correct and correct any incorrectly read information, which places a burden on the receiving end.In addition, there are cases where the AI-OCR reading results contain incorrect information, and only the issuer of the supporting document knows what the correct information is, so it is necessary to inquire with the issuer of the supporting document.In such cases, the burden of inquiring with the issuer of the supporting document is imposed, which creates an issue of reduced efficiency in accounting processing on the receiving end. An object of the present invention is to provide an accounting information processing system, an accounting information processing method, and an accounting information processing program that can reduce the burden of confirmation on the recipient of a voucher. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, an accounting information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a voucher image uploading unit that uploads voucher images, a text information output unit that applies character recognition technology to the voucher images uploaded to the voucher image uploading unit to output text information recorded in the voucher images, a display control unit that displays the text information output by the text information output unit on a display unit of a voucher issuer terminal used by the issuer of the voucher, and a text information correction receiving unit that accepts corrections to the text information displayed by the display unit.

[0006] Furthermore, the device may have a text information normality judgment unit that outputs a judgment result as to whether the text information is normal or not based on the text information output by the text information output unit, and if the text information normality judgment unit judges that the text information is not normal, the display control unit may display this fact on the display unit of the voucher issuer terminal used by the issuer of the voucher.

[0007] Furthermore, the device may have a text information normality judgment unit that outputs a judgment result as to whether the text information is normal or not based on the text information output by the text information output unit, and if the text information normality judgment unit judges that the text information is not normal, the display control unit displays the text information output by the text information output unit on a display unit of the terminal of the issuer of the voucher used by the issuer of the voucher, and if the text information normality judgment unit judges that the text information is normal, the display control unit may send an image of the voucher to the recipient of the image of the voucher.

[0008] Furthermore, the text information normality determination unit may output a determination result as to whether or not the text information is normal, based on the text information relating to the amount output by the text information output unit.

[0009] Furthermore, if the text information regarding the name of the voucher issuer output by the text information output unit is not recorded in the client master of the recipient of the voucher, the display control unit may display this fact on the display unit of the voucher issuer terminal used by the issuer of the voucher.

[0010] An accounting information processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a computer-executed document image uploading step for uploading a document image of a document; a text information output step for applying character recognition technology to the document image uploaded in the document image uploading step to output text information recorded in the document image; a display control step for displaying the text information output in the text information output step on a display unit of a document issuer terminal used by the document issuer; and a text information correction acceptance step for accepting corrections to the text information displayed in the display control step.

[0011] An accounting information processing program according to an embodiment of the present invention causes a computer to execute a voucher image uploading step for uploading a voucher image; a text information output step for applying character recognition technology to the voucher image uploaded in the voucher image uploading step to output text information recorded in the voucher image; a display control step for displaying the text information output in the text information output step on a display unit of a voucher issuer terminal used by the issuer of the voucher; and a text information correction acceptance step for accepting corrections to the text information displayed in the display control step. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] This improves the accuracy of the voucher data received by the recipient of the voucher, reducing the burden of confirmation on the person in charge at the recipient's side. It also reduces the effort required for the person in charge at the recipient's side to inquire with the issuer of the voucher, improving the efficiency of accounting procedures at the recipient's side. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of an accounting information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a computer used in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the flow of information in the first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a flowchart of information processing according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] A figure showing an invoice image upload screen displayed on the display unit of the invoice issuer system. [Figure 6] A figure showing the display screen of the bill issuer system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of an accounting information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The system includes a voucher image upload unit 11 that uploads voucher images, a text information output unit 12 that applies character recognition technology to the voucher images uploaded to the voucher image upload unit 11 and outputs text information recorded in the voucher images, a display control unit 13 that displays the text information output by the text information output unit 12 on a display unit used by the issuer of the voucher, and a text information correction receiving unit 14 that receives corrections to the text information displayed by the display control unit 13.

[0015] In this specification, "evidence" refers to a document or electronic file containing information about a transaction that is issued by one party to the other party. Examples of "evidence" include estimates, purchase orders, delivery notes, inspection slips, invoices, etc.

[0016] In this specification, "text information" refers to information consisting of letters, numbers, symbols, and the like.

[0017] The information processing of the present invention is performed using a computer. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a computer 20 used in an embodiment of the present invention. The memory unit 21 is a device having a function of storing information, such as a hard disk, SSD, or semiconductor memory. The memory unit 21 stores evidence images, text information, programs, and the like. The calculation unit 22 is a device having a calculation function, such as a CPU. The calculation unit 22 functions as the text information output unit 12, the display control unit 13, and the like. The input unit 23 is a device for inputting information to the computer 20, such as a keyboard, mouse, camera, or microphone. The output unit 24 is a device for outputting information stored in the memory unit 21, such as a display or speaker. The communication unit 25 is a device for inputting and outputting information to and from outside the computer. [Example]

[0018] A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below. In this embodiment, an example of a bill will be described. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing the flow of information in this embodiment. Fig. 4 is a flowchart of information processing in this embodiment.

[0019] The invoice issuer uses the external uploader 321 to upload and store an invoice image in the memory of the invoice recipient's system 32 (S11). The external uploader 321 is a function for uploading an invoice image from the invoice issuer's system 31 to the memory of the invoice recipient's system 32. In recent years, invoice images have mainly been electronic data in PDF format. Figure 5 shows the invoice image upload screen displayed on the display of the invoice issuer's system. By dragging and dropping the invoice image to be uploaded into the area 51 that says "Drop the invoice image here," and then pressing the send button 52, the invoice image is stored in the memory of the invoice recipient's system 32. However, at this stage, the invoice recipient's staff member cannot yet view the uploaded invoice image.

[0020] AI-OCR (322) is applied to the invoice image uploaded to the recipient's system, and the text information recorded in the invoice image is analyzed and output (S12). Specifically, when an invoice image is input, the invoice image is input into a learning model that has been machine-learned using teacher data (training data) so that when an invoice image is input, information corresponding to predetermined items such as "date," "amount," "addressee," and "issuer" is output, and information corresponding to items such as "date," "amount," "addressee," and "issuer" of the invoice image is output. Then, the text information of the invoice image and the invoice image are simultaneously displayed on the screen of the display unit 311 of the invoice issuer's system (S13).

[0021] Figure 6 shows a display screen 60 on the invoice issuer's system. On the left side of the display screen 60, information on the invoice image output as a result of applying AI-OCR to the image is displayed: "Date," "Amount," "Recipient," and "Issuer." The user can modify this information. On the right side of the display screen 60, an invoice image 61 is displayed. By simultaneously displaying the AI-OCR reading results and the invoice image 61 on a single display screen, the invoice issuer's staff can easily detect any AI-OCR recognition errors.

[0022] The total amounts for "2024-001 New Patent Application," "2021-013 Response to Reasons for Refusal," and "2023-021 Request for Examination" in invoice image 61 are ¥650,000, but the "Subtotal" in invoice image 61 displays "640,000," indicating an incorrect figure. When there is a discrepancy in the amount listed on the invoice, a warning symbol 62 appears to the right of the "Amount (yen)" on the left, indicating that the AI-OCR reading may be incorrect. To the right of that symbol, a message explaining the reason for the warning, "Amounts do not match," appears. This allows the invoice issuer to realize that the invoice amount is incorrect and enter the correct value via input unit 312 (S14). In the case of Figure 6, since there is no error in the AI-OCR reading of the amount and the amount listed on invoice image 61 itself is incorrect, it is possible to cancel the invoice by pressing the "Cancel" button 67 and create the invoice again.

[0023] Other items that this system will check include whether the invoice contains the information required for a qualified invoice under the invoice system, and if any information is missing, the system will display the missing information on the screen of the invoice issuer's system along with a warning mark.

[0024] In addition, it is possible to check whether the transaction listed on the invoice is a transaction included in the order data, and if there is no transaction corresponding to the order data, to display a message to that effect along with a warning mark on the screen of the invoice issuer's system.

[0025] The AI-OCR reading results show that the "issuer" is "Saito Patent Office," but when the invoice recipient's business partner master (a database storing information on the invoice recipient's business partners; not shown) is searched and queried, "Saito Patent Office" does not exist in the business partner master. In this case, since the AI-OCR reading result is likely to be a misrecognition, a warning mark 63 is displayed, and to the right of it is displayed an explanation of the reason for the warning: "Not in the business partner master." This allows the invoice issuer's staff member to realize that the issuer's name has been misrecognized by AI-OCR, and they can change it to the correct name.

[0026] The input boxes on the left side of the display screen 60 can be used to correct values, and after the bill issuer's clerk corrects the amount and issuer name to the correct values, he or she places the mouse pointer (cursor) on the "Send" button 66, clicks it, and then presses the "Send" button 66. The text information about the invoice corrected to the correct values ​​and the invoice image are sent and saved in a database (323 in Figure 3) that can be viewed by the bill recipient's clerk (S15). The text information about the invoice saved in database 323 is the correct information corrected by the bill issuer's clerk, so there is no need for the bill recipient's clerk to check it. This reduces the burden of checking on the bill recipient's clerk.

[0027] Along with the text information corrected by the bill issuer, the contents of the warning notified to the bill issuer and the history of corrections made by the bill issuer's staff may be sent to the bill recipient's database 323. This allows the billing staff to know the contents of the warning and the history of corrections made by the bill issuer's staff, reducing the burden of checking on the bill recipient's staff.

[0028] In this embodiment, even when warning marks 62 and 63 are displayed, pressing the "Send" button 66 allows the invoice text information to be sent to database 323, but the specification may also be such that the "Send" button 66 cannot be pressed unless the invoice issuer's staff member corrects the items on which the warning marks are displayed and all warning marks disappear.

[0029] In addition, a distinction can be made between cases where there is definitely an error and cases where there is a possibility that there is an error but there is also a possibility that there is not an error, with the former displaying a warning mark indicating a "high warning level" and the latter displaying a warning mark indicating a "low warning level." If even one "high warning level" remains, the "send" button 66 cannot be pressed, but if there are no "high warning levels" but only one "low warning level" remains, the "send" button 66 can be pressed.

[0030] Also, if there are no errors in the amount in the invoice image, the issuer is also included in the invoice recipient's customer master, and no problems are detected in the AI-OCR reading results, display screen 60 in Figure 6 will not be displayed, and the invoice text information, which is the AI-OCR reading results, will be sent as is to database 323. Only if a problem is detected in the AI-OCR reading results will display display screen 60 in Figure 6. This can reduce the burden on the invoice issuer.

[0031] Although the embodiments and examples of the present invention have been described above, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described examples, and various modifications of the above examples can be made within the scope of the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0032] 11. Uploading evidence images 12 Text information output section 13 Display control unit 14 Text information correction reception section 20 Computer 21 Memory section 22 Arithmetic section 23 Input section 24 Output section 31 Bill issuer system 32 Bill Recipient System 311 Display section 312 Input section 321 External Uploader 322 AI-OCR 323 Database 50 Upload screen 51 Upload Area 52 Send button 60 display screen 61 Invoice image 62, 63 Warning mark 64, 65 Warning messages 66 Send button

Claims

1. a bill image upload unit that uploads a bill image of the bill to a storage unit of the bill recipient; a bill text information output unit that applies character recognition technology to the bill image uploaded to the bill recipient's storage unit and outputs bill text information recorded in the bill image; a display control unit that displays the bill text information output by the bill text information output unit on a display unit used by the bill issuer; a bill text information correction receiving unit that receives corrections to bill text information displayed on the display unit used by the bill issuer; a bill text information normality determination unit that outputs a determination result as to whether the bill text information is normal or not based on the bill text information output by the bill text information output unit; when the bill text information normality determination unit determines that the bill text information is abnormal, the display control unit displays on a display unit used by the issuer of the bill that the bill text information is abnormal; If the display control unit causes the display unit used by the invoice issuer to display that the invoice text information is abnormal, the invoice issuer cannot transmit the invoice text information to a database that can be viewed by the invoice recipient's staff, An accounting information processing system in which, if the display control unit does not display on the display unit used by the invoice issuer that the invoice text information is abnormal, the invoice issuer can send the invoice text information to a database that can be viewed by the invoice recipient's staff.

2. An accounting information processing system as described in claim 1, wherein, if the text information regarding the name of the invoice issuer output by the invoice text information output unit is not recorded in a customer master that records information about the customer of the invoice recipient, the display control unit displays on a display unit used by the invoice issuer that the name of the invoice issuer is not recorded in the customer master of the invoice recipient.

3. 2. An accounting information processing system as described in claim 1, which checks whether the transaction listed on the invoice is a transaction included in the order data, and if the transaction listed on the invoice does not exist in the order data, displays on a display unit used by the issuer of the invoice a message indicating that the transaction listed on the invoice does not exist in the order data.

4. computer-implemented, a bill image upload step of uploading a bill image of the bill to a storage unit of the bill recipient; a bill text information output step of applying character recognition technology to the bill image uploaded to the bill recipient's storage unit and outputting bill text information recorded on the bill image; a display control step of displaying the bill text information output by the bill text information output step on a display unit used by the bill issuer; a bill text information correction receiving step of receiving corrections to bill text information displayed on the display unit used by the issuer of the bill; a bill text information normality determination step of outputting a determination result as to whether the bill text information is normal or not based on the bill text information output by the bill text information output step, If the bill text information is determined to be abnormal in the bill text information normality determination step, a message indicating that the bill text information is abnormal is displayed on a display unit used by the bill issuer. If the invoice issuer has a display unit that indicates that the invoice text information is abnormal, the invoice issuer cannot transmit the invoice text information to a database that can be viewed by the invoice recipient's staff, If the invoice issuer does not display on a display unit used by the invoice issuer that the invoice text information is abnormal, the invoice issuer can transmit the invoice text information to a database that can be viewed by the invoice recipient's staff. Accounting information processing methods.

5. On the computer, a bill image upload step of uploading a bill image of the bill to a storage unit of the bill recipient; a bill text information output step of applying character recognition technology to the bill image uploaded to the bill recipient's storage unit and outputting bill text information recorded on the bill image; a display control step of displaying the bill text information output by the bill text information output step on a display unit used by the bill issuer; a bill text information correction receiving step of receiving corrections to bill text information displayed on the display unit used by the issuer of the bill; a bill text information normality determination step of outputting a determination result as to whether the bill text information is normal or not based on the bill text information output by the bill text information output unit, If the bill text information is determined to be abnormal in the bill text information normality determination step, a message indicating that the bill text information is abnormal is displayed on a display unit used by the bill issuer. If the invoice issuer has a display unit that indicates that the invoice text information is abnormal, the invoice issuer cannot transmit the invoice text information to a database that can be viewed by the invoice recipient's staff, If the invoice issuer does not display on a display unit used by the invoice issuer that the invoice text information is abnormal, the invoice issuer can transmit the invoice text information to a database that can be viewed by the invoice recipient's staff. Accounting information processing program.

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