Message transmission method and apparatus

Abstract

The present invention discloses a method and apparatus for sending a message, in which a front-end device receives a message preview command and sends the message preview command to a server, and the server determines whether the message currently corresponding to the message type meets the sending rule according to the message preview command, and if YES, creates an electronic message corresponding to the message type and sends the electronic message to the front-end device, and the front-end device outputs and displays the electronic message for the user to check, and if it is OK, the user triggers a message sending command to complete the sending of the electronic message. According to the method and apparatus, the electronic message can be previewed on the display before sending, so that the operator can easily check its accuracy and avoid the problem of the message being sent, and the whole process is convenient and fast, which improves the work efficiency of the operator and effectively reduces the error rate of message sending.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application claims the priority of a Chinese patent application filed with the China National Intellectual Property Administration on January 18, 2021, with the application number 202110063952.8 and the title of the invention being "Message Sending Method and Device", and all of its contents are incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present invention relates to data processing technologies, and more specifically, to message sending methods and devices.

Background Art

[0003] The creation and transmission of electronic messages are an important part of the civil aircraft loading process. Some important electronic messages, such as Loading Document Processing Program (LDPP / LDSP), Loadsheet / ACARS, etc., can represent the final result of the loading operation to a certain extent. Since loading is an operation that has an important impact on the safety of aircraft flight, the electronic messages that can represent the final result of loading are particularly important.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In a loading system, there are various types of electronic messages. Each type of electronic message is composed of at least dozens of data in combination. Each message may only be searchable on different pages. In the existing technology, loading workers have to remember on which page each data is located and check the data page by page to inspect whether the message data is accurate. This process is not only complicated and time-consuming, but during this period, if the changes in loading data are not reported in a timely manner, there is a risk of causing errors in the electronic message data.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: A message transmission method applicable to a front-end device having a display, A step of receiving a message preview command and sending the message preview command to a server, wherein the message preview command includes a message type. The server determines that a message currently corresponding to the message type satisfies the sending rules, and the server receives the created electronic message. The steps include outputting and displaying the aforementioned electronic message, The process includes the steps of obtaining a message transmission command and sending the message transmission command to a server, thereby causing the server to send the electronic message.

[0006] Preferably, The step of receiving error notification information sent by the server if the server has determined that a message currently corresponding to the message type does not meet the sending rules, further comprising the step of the error notification information being information for indicating that the preview is unavailable and the reason for the preview being unavailable.

[0007] Preferably, after outputting and displaying the electronic message, The further step includes obtaining a preview termination command and closing the output page of the electronic message.

[0008] A message sending method applied to a server, A step of receiving a message preview command transmitted by a front-end device, wherein the message preview command includes a message type; The steps include determining whether a message currently corresponding to the aforementioned message type satisfies the sending rules, If YES, the steps include creating an electronic message corresponding to the message type and sending the electronic message to the front-end device, thereby causing the front-end device to output and display the electronic message, The process includes the step of receiving a message transmission command transmitted by the front-end device and transmitting the electronic message.

[0009] Preferably, If a message currently corresponding to the message type does not satisfy the sending rules, the system generates error notification information and transmits it to the front-end device, further comprising the step of the error notification information being information for indicating that the preview is unavailable and the reason for the preview being unavailable.

[0010] Preferably, Steps to obtain a message modification command, The further step includes modifying the electronic message based on the message modification instruction.

[0011] A message transmission device applicable to a front-end device having a display, A command processing module that receives a message preview command and transmits the message preview command to a server, wherein the message preview command includes a message type; A message receiving module that receives an electronic message created when the server determines that a message currently corresponding to the message type satisfies the sending rules, A message display module that outputs and displays the aforementioned electronic message, The system includes a command transmission module that obtains a message transmission command and transmits the message transmission command to a server, thereby causing the server to send the electronic message.

[0012] Preferably, If it is determined that a message currently corresponding to the aforementioned message type does not meet the sending rules, the message presentation module further includes a message presentation module that receives error notification information sent by the server, wherein the error notification information is information for indicating that a preview is unavailable and the reason for the preview being unavailable.

[0013] A message sending device applied to a server, A command receiving module that receives a message preview command transmitted by a front-end device, wherein the message preview command includes a message type, A rule determination module that determines whether a message currently corresponding to the aforementioned message type satisfies the sending rules, If the rule determination module determines that the result is YES, the message processing module creates an electronic message corresponding to the message type and sends the electronic message to the front-end device, thereby causing the front-end device to output and display the electronic message. The system includes a message transmission module that receives a message transmission command transmitted by the front-end device and transmits the electronic message.

[0014] A message transmission system comprising a front-end device and a server, wherein the front-end device executes a message transmission method applied to the front-end device, and the server executes a message transmission method applied to the server. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] As can be seen from the above technical solution, compared with the prior art, the embodiments of the present invention disclose a message sending method and apparatus. The front-end device receives a message preview command and sends the message preview command to the server. The server determines whether the message corresponding to the current message type meets the sending rule based on the message preview command. If yes, it creates an electronic message corresponding to the message type and sends the electronic message to the front-end device. The front-end device outputs and displays the electronic message, allowing the user to check it. If the user confirms that there is no problem, the user triggers a message sending command to complete the sending of the electronic message. According to the method and apparatus, before sending, the electronic message can be previewed and displayed on the display, and the operator can easily check its accuracy, avoiding problems with the sent message. The whole process is convenient and fast, improving the work efficiency of the operator and effectively reducing the error rate of message sending.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0016] Combined with the drawings, referring to the following specific embodiments, the above and other features, advantages, and aspects of each embodiment of the present disclosure will become clearer. In the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar elements. Here, the drawings are schematic, and the originals and elements are not necessarily drawn to scale. [Figure 1] It is a flowchart of a message sending method provided by an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] It is a flowchart of another message sending method disclosed by an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] It is a schematic diagram of a message operation page disclosed by an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] It is a schematic diagram of a message preview page disclosed by an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] It is a schematic diagram of a complete message sending flow disclosed by an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6]It is a schematic configuration diagram of a message transmission device disclosed by an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] It is a schematic configuration diagram of another message transmission device disclosed by an embodiment of the present invention.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0017] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. The drawings show some embodiments of the present disclosure, but the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described herein and may be implemented in various forms. By providing these embodiments, the present disclosure can be understood more thoroughly and completely. Here, the drawings and embodiments of the present disclosure are merely illustrative and do not limit the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0018] The term "comprising" and its variations in this specification are open-ended inclusion, that is, it means "including but not limited to this". The term "based on" means "at least partially based on". The term "one embodiment" indicates "at least one embodiment", the term "another embodiment" indicates "at least one another embodiment", and the term "some embodiments" indicates "at least some embodiments". Related definitions of other terms are described below.

[0019] Here, concepts such as "first", "second", etc. mentioned in the present disclosure are only for distinguishing different devices, modules or units, and are not for limiting the order or interdependent relationship of the functions executed by these devices, modules or units.

[0020] Here, the modifications of "one" and "plurality" mentioned in the present disclosure are not restrictive but exemplary. As can be understood by those skilled in the art, in the specification, unless specifically pointed out, it is understood as "one or more".

[0021] Figure 1 is a flowchart of one message transmission method provided by an embodiment of the present invention, the message transmission method of Figure 1 is applied to a front-end device having a display, and as shown in Figure 1, the message transmission method includes the following steps: Step 101: The system receives a message preview command and sends the message preview command to the server, the message preview command including a message type.

[0022] In the front-end device, a "Preview" button is placed on the message operation page, and it is assumed that an electronic message needs to be generated after the user clicks this button to trigger the process. After receiving the message preview command triggered by the user, the front-end device sends it to the background server for the corresponding recognition processing.

[0023] In aircraft loading operations, there are many types of electronic messages, and the data content and message format contained in different types of electronic messages can all be different. Therefore, when creating a message, the user needs to decide what type of message they want to generate, and thus the message preview command needs to include the message type. In concrete implementation, on the message operation page, each of the marked message types has a corresponding "preview" button, and when the user triggers a "preview" button, the system determines that the message type the user wants to create is the message type corresponding to the triggered "preview" button.

[0024] Step 102: The server receives the created electronic message if it determines that the message currently corresponding to the message type satisfies the sending rules.

[0025] After receiving a message preview command, the server first determines whether the conditions for creating the message are currently met. That is, if it determines that the message currently corresponding to the message type satisfies the sending rules, it creates the message only if it is an electronic message that meets the conditions for creating the message.

[0026] Step 103: Output and display the electronic message.

[0027] After receiving an electronic message created by the server, the front-end device automatically displays the electronic message in a preview interface. Since the user can view the complete content of the electronic message in the preview interface, they can check for errors in the message all at once. This significantly improves message inspection efficiency compared to conventional methods where relevant personnel had to check different pages to inspect the message data.

[0028] Step 104: Obtain a message transmission command and send the message transmission command to the server, thereby causing the server to transmit the electronic message.

[0029] The message preview interface also includes a "Send Message" button, allowing users to directly trigger a message sending command and control the server to send an accurate electronic message once they detect that there are no errors in the message data.

[0030] According to the message transmission method described in this embodiment, electronic messages can be previewed on a display before transmission, allowing workers to easily check their accuracy and avoid problems with the transmitted messages. The entire process is convenient and fast, improving worker efficiency and effectively reducing the error rate of message transmission.

[0031] In other embodiments, the message transmission method includes, in addition to the steps disclosed in the above embodiments, the step of receiving error notification information sent by the server when it determines that a message currently corresponding to the message type does not satisfy the transmission rules, the error notification information indicating that the preview is unavailable and the reason for the preview being unavailable.

[0032] For example, situations such as not currently meeting the necessary conditions for creating a message, or having an incorrect data format in the message, will result in the inability to create the message. Therefore, it is necessary to inform the user of this situation. Specifically, the server generates error notification information and sends it to the front-end device, which then displays this information on the display to inform the user.

[0033] In another embodiment, the message transmission method further includes the step of outputting and displaying the electronic message, obtaining a preview termination command, and closing the output page of the electronic message.

[0034] For example, if the user determines that there is an error in the displayed electronic message, they will need a command to end the preview, correct the data of the electronic message accordingly, or, if the set electronic message transmission time has not been reached, they will preview the electronic message and then proactively end the message preview.

[0035] Figure 2 is a flowchart of another message transmission method disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention, the message transmission method of Figure 2 is applied to a server, and referring to Figure 2, the message transmission method includes the following steps: Step 201: The front-end device receives a message preview command, which includes a message type.

[0036] In practical application, the front-end device and the server collaborate to jointly complete message inspection and transmission through appropriate information interaction. In implementation, the user interacts with the server via the front-end device. First, the user triggers the generation of a message preview command by clicking the "Preview" button on the front-end device's display. After the server receives this message preview command from the front-end device, it performs the subsequent related tasks based on it.

[0037] Step 202: Determine whether the messages currently corresponding to the aforementioned message type satisfy the sending rules.

[0038] The server first determines whether it currently meets the necessary conditions for creating a message, and only proceeds with the message creation process if it does.

[0039] Step 203: If YES, create an electronic message corresponding to the message type and send the electronic message to the front-end device, causing the front-end device to output and display the electronic message.

[0040] The specific data and encoding scheme included in the electronic message are pre-configured in the system, so that when an attempt is made to create an electronic message, the electronic message is automatically created based on the pre-configured configuration information. The process for creating the specific electronic message may be the same as in the prior art, and this application does not limit it.

[0041] Step 204: The front-end device receives the message transmission command and transmits the electronic message.

[0042] After creating an electronic message, it is sent to a front-end device, which outputs and displays it, completing the preview of the electronic message. The user can check the complete electronic message on the front-end device's display, making it easy to inspect the content without having to sequentially check different pages to examine the message data, thus providing the user with great convenience.

[0043] According to the message transmission method described in this embodiment, electronic messages can be previewed on a display before transmission, allowing workers to easily check their accuracy and avoid problems with the transmitted messages. The entire process is convenient and fast, improving the workers' work efficiency and effectively reducing the error rate of message transmission.

[0044] In other implementations, the message transmission method includes the step of generating error notification information and transmitting it to the front-end device if the message currently corresponding to the message type does not satisfy the transmission rules, and the error notification information indicates that the preview is unavailable and the reason for the preview being unavailable.

[0045] In other implementations, the message transmission method further includes the steps of obtaining a message modification command and modifying the electronic message based on the message modification command.

[0046] If a user detects an error in an electronic message on the message preview page, they can correct the message data to ensure the accuracy of the electronic message and the smooth progress of subsequent work.

[0047] In one specific implementation, the process for sending a message is as follows: click to preview - verify if it meets the sending rules - compose the message - view the message - check if the message is correct - click send message - send the message.

[0048] The preview click provides an entry point to the entire flow, and verifying whether it conforms to the sending rules is a prerequisite for sending each electronic message. Message creation is a core function, providing the necessary conditions for the subsequent flow. Displaying the message enables a preview of the electronic message. The created message is not sent directly, but first displayed on the interaction page to provide a basis for determining whether the message is accurate. Based on the above steps, the verification of the message's accuracy is completed and implemented. After verifying the message's accuracy, the send message is sent by clicking "Send Message". Since there are no other flows between the message sending clicks, it is guaranteed that no other steps are performed when a message is sent after confirming its accuracy, eliminating the possibility of message data errors due to changes in message data that could occur during this period.

[0049] In the implementation scenario of a stowage system in the aviation sector, message transmission requires the support of a stowage front-end program (front-end equipment) and a stowage background program (server). First, a preview button is added to the front-end. After clicking the preview button, the click signal is transmitted to the background. The background determines whether the necessary conditions for creating a message are met. If all conditions are met, the background begins creating the message and returns the created message to the front-end. When the front-end receives the created message, it must display the complete message to the user via a preview page. In this case, the user observes the complete electronic message and determines whether it is accurate. After confirmation, based on the determination result, the user decides whether to continue sending the message or return it and correct it. If the user chooses to continue sending the message, they click the send button on the front-end preview page. After clicking, the front-end returns the click information to the background. Finally, the background sends the message.

[0050] The stacking system frontend is the frontend program of the stacking system, its code is published on the frontend server, and it mainly performs page display and some page input validation for the stacking system. The stacking system background is the background program of the stacking system, its code is published on the background server, and it mainly performs background computing for the stacking system, as well as creating and sending electronic messages.

[0051] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the message operation page disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention, where PREVIEW is the preview button; Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the message preview page disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention; and Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the complete message transmission flow disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention. Figures 3, 4, and 5 should be combined to understand the contents of the above embodiment.

[0052] In some embodiments, front-end devices and servers communicate using any known or future-to-be-developed network protocol, such as HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol), and connect with each other to digital data communications (e.g., communication networks) in any form or medium. Examples of communication networks include local area networks ("LANs"), wide area networks ("WANs"), international networks (e.g., the Internet), end-to-end networks (e.g., ad-hoc end-to-end networks), and any known or future-to-be-developed networks.

[0053] In the examples, each operation is described in a specific sequence, but these operations are not required to be performed in a specific sequence or order as shown. In certain environments, multitasking and parallel processing are advantageous.

[0054] Here, the steps described in the method embodiments of this disclosure are performed in different orders and / or in parallel. Furthermore, the method embodiments include additional steps and / or omit the execution of the indicated steps. The scope of this disclosure is not limited in this respect.

[0055] Computer program code that performs the operations of the Disclosure is written in one or more program design languages, or a combination thereof, including, but not limited to, object-oriented program design languages ​​such as Java, Smalltalk, C++, or conventional procedural program design languages ​​such as the "C" language or similar languages. The program code may run entirely on the user's computer, partially on the user's computer, run as a standalone package, run partly on the user's computer and partly on a remote computer, or run entirely on a remote computer or server. In the case of a remote computer, the remote computer may be connected to the user's computer or to an external computer via any type of network, including a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN) (for example, connected via the Internet using an Internet service provider).

[0056] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the configuration of one message transmission device disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention, the device in Figure 6 is applied to a front-end device having a display, and as shown in Figure 6, the message transmission device 60 is A command processing module 601 that receives a message preview command and transmits the message preview command to a server, wherein the message preview command includes a message type, A message receiving module 602 receives the created electronic message when the server determines that the message currently corresponding to the message type satisfies the sending rules, The message display module 603 outputs and displays the aforementioned electronic message, Includes a command transmission module 604 that receives a message transmission command and transmits the message transmission command to the server, thereby causing the server to send the electronic message.

[0057] In another implementation, the message sending device is a message presentation module that receives error notification information sent when the server determines that a message currently corresponding to the message type does not satisfy the sending rules, and the error notification information further includes a message presentation module that indicates that the preview is unavailable and the reason for the preview being unavailable.

[0058] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the configuration of another message transmission device disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention, the device in Figure 7 is applied to a server, and referring to Figure 7, the message transmission device 70 is, A command receiving module 701 that receives a message preview command transmitted by a front-end device, wherein the message preview command includes a message type, A rule determination module 702 determines whether a message currently corresponding to the aforementioned message type satisfies the sending rules, If the rule determination module determines that the result is YES, the message processing module 703 creates an electronic message corresponding to the message type and transmits the electronic message to the front-end device, causing the front-end device to output and display the electronic message. The system includes a message transmission module 704 that receives a message transmission command transmitted by the front-end device and transmits the electronic message.

[0059] According to the message transmission device described in this embodiment, electronic messages can be previewed on a display before transmission, allowing workers to easily check their accuracy and avoid problems with the transmitted messages. The entire process is convenient and fast, improving the work efficiency of the workers and effectively reducing the error rate of message transmission.

[0060] The present invention further discloses a message transmission system comprising a front-end device and a server, wherein the front-end device performs a message transmission method applied to any one of the front-end devices of the above embodiments, and the server performs a message transmission method applied to any one of the servers of the above embodiments.

[0061] Regarding the specific implementation of the message transmission device, i.e., the message transmission system, one should refer to the description of the relevant parts in the method embodiment, and no further explanation will be given here.

[0062] In this specification, the functions described above may be performed by at least partially one or more hardware logic components. For example, non-limiting types of hardware logic components that can be used include field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), application-specific standard products (ASSPs), systems-on-a-chip (SOCs), and complex-programmable logic devices (CPLDs).

[0063] Although this topic has been described in a language specific to structural features and / or methodological logic, the topic is not limited to the specific features or operations described above, as defined in the attached claims. Furthermore, the specific features and operations described above are merely exemplary forms of realizing the claims.

[0064] The above discussion includes several specific implementation details, but these should not be understood as limitations on the scope of this disclosure. Some features described in individual embodiments may be combined to be implemented in a single embodiment. Furthermore, various features described in a single embodiment may be implemented in multiple embodiments individually or in any suitable subcombination.

[0065] The above description is a description of preferred embodiments of the present disclosure and the technical principles used. As those skilled in the art will understand, the scope of this disclosure is not limited to technical solutions consisting of specific combinations of the above technical features, and also covers other technical solutions formed by any combination of the above technical features or their equivalents, without departing from the concept of the above disclosure. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above features with (not limited to) similar functional technical features disclosed in this disclosure.

Claims

1. A message transmission method applicable to a front-end device having a display, A step of obtaining a message preview command and sending the message preview command to a server, wherein the message preview command includes a message type, and the message type limits the type and format of the data content contained in the message. The steps include receiving an electronic message from the server, which has been created based on pre-installed data and encoding scheme, when the server has determined that it currently meets the requirements for creating a message corresponding to the message type, The steps include outputting and displaying the aforementioned electronic message, A message transmission method characterized by including the step of outputting and displaying the electronic message, obtaining a message transmission command, and transmitting the message transmission command to the server, thereby causing the server to transmit the electronic message.

2. The message transmission method according to Claim 1, further comprising the step of receiving error notification information from the server when the server determines that it does not currently meet the necessary conditions for creating a message corresponding to the message type, wherein the error notification information is information for indicating that the preview is unavailable and the reason for the preview being unavailable.

3. After outputting and displaying the aforementioned electronic message, The message transmission method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of obtaining a preview termination command and closing the output page of the electronic message.

4. A message sending method applied to a server, A step of receiving a message preview command transmitted by a front-end device, wherein the message preview command includes a message type, and the message type limits the type and format of the data content contained in the message. The steps include determining whether the necessary conditions for creating a message corresponding to the current message type are met, If available, the steps include: creating an electronic message corresponding to the message type based on pre-installed data and encoding scheme, transmitting the electronic message to the front-end device, thereby causing the front-end device to output and display the electronic message; A message transmission method characterized by including the step of receiving a message transmission command transmitted by the front-end device and transmitting the electronic message.

5. The message transmission method according to claim 4, further comprising the step of generating error notification information and transmitting it to the front-end device if the necessary conditions for creating a message corresponding to the message type are not currently met, wherein the error notification information is information for indicating that the preview is unavailable and the cause of the preview being unavailable.

6. Steps to obtain a message modification command, The message transmission method according to claim 4, further comprising the step of modifying the electronic message based on the message modification command.

7. A message transmission device applicable to a front-end device having a display, A command processing module that obtains a message preview command and sends the message preview command to a server, wherein the message preview command includes a message type, and the message type limits the type and format of the data content included in the message. A message receiving module that receives an electronic message from the server, which is created based on pre-installed data and encoding scheme, when the server determines that it currently has the necessary conditions to create a message corresponding to the message type. A message display module that outputs and displays the aforementioned electronic message, A message transmission device comprising: a message display module that outputs and displays an electronic message, then acquires a message transmission command, and transmits the message transmission command to the server, thereby causing the server to transmit the electronic message.

8. The message transmission device according to claim 7, further comprising a message presentation module that receives error presentation information transmitted from the server when the server determines that it does not currently meet the requirements for creating a message corresponding to the message type, wherein the error presentation information is information for indicating that a preview is not possible and the cause of the preview being impossible.

9. A message sending device applied to a server, A command receiving module that receives a message preview command transmitted by a front-end device, wherein the message preview command includes a message type, and the message type limits the type and format of the data content included in the message. A rule determination module that determines whether the necessary conditions for creating a message corresponding to the current message type are met, A message processing module that, if the result of the rule determination module is met, creates an electronic message corresponding to the message type and transmits the electronic message to the front-end device, thereby causing the front-end device to output and display the electronic message. A message transmission device comprising a message transmission module that receives a message transmission command transmitted by the front-end device and transmits the electronic message.

10. A message transmission system comprising a front-end device having a display and a server, wherein the front-end device performs the message transmission method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, and the server performs the message transmission method according to any one of claims 4 to 6.

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