Information processing device, information processing system, and information processing program

Abstract

To provide an information processing device, an information processing system, and an information processing program that allow understanding of the positioning of a file associated with a task on a file management screen.SOLUTION: When a file displayed on a file management screen 50 is selected, a task management screen 60 of task information related thereto is displayed on the same screen or a popup screen; and a corresponding file on the task management screen 60 is, for example, highlighted such as being displayed with a frame, as a predetermined display mode corresponding to positioning of the selected file.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing system, and an information processing program.

Background Art

[0002] In Patent Document 1, there is proposed a project management system including a document management database that manages reference documents and output documents created during the execution of a project, and a project information management database that, at the time of project planning, registers empty entities of output documents to be created in each process of the project in the document management database, and registers link information to the registered empty entities and reference documents in association with the processes to manage the progress status of the project.

[0003] In Patent Document 2, there is proposed a project management system including a document management database that manages deliverables created during the execution of a project, and a project information management database that manages the progress status of the project. At the time of project planning, empty entities of deliverables to be created in each process of the project are registered in the document management database, and link information to the registered empty entities is registered in the project information management database in association with the processes.

[0004] Patent Document 3 describes a business support system in which a template creation unit creates a template that defines a set of business processes constituting a business by their sequential execution relationships, and a template execution unit displays the template created by the template creation unit to support the user in executing the business. The system includes a business process association unit for associating business processes defined in the template, and it is proposed that when a subsequent task, which is a business process that starts after the completion of a preceding task, acquires and uses the deliverables of a preceding task, which is a business process that must be completed before a certain business process starts, the acquisition of the deliverables of the preceding task is supported based on the association between business processes by the business process association unit. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2003-141320 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2003-108735 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2006-139358 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0006] One possible approach is to manage tasks using a task management screen and manage files using a file management screen in a coordinated manner. However, the file management screen did not allow for the determination of the file's status, such as whether a file associated with a task was referenced by the task or generated by the task.

[0007] Therefore, the present invention aims to provide an information processing device, an information processing system, and an information processing program that enable users to understand the position of files associated with tasks on a file management screen. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] To achieve the above objective, the information processing device according to the first embodiment includes a processor, the processor acquires the location of a file associated with a task managed on a task management screen for managing tasks, and performs processing to display the file on a file management screen for managing the file in a predetermined display manner corresponding to the acquired file location.

[0009] The information processing device according to the second embodiment, in the information processing device according to the first embodiment, displays the processor in a display manner that indicates that the position is at least one of a reference file referenced by a task and an output file output by a task.

[0010] The information processing device according to the third embodiment is an information processing device according to the second embodiment in which the processor displays an additional image representing at least one of the above as the display mode by adding it to the file.

[0011] The information processing device according to the fourth embodiment, in the information processing device according to the third embodiment, the processor displays additional images corresponding to the number of tasks when at least one of the files corresponds to multiple tasks.

[0012] The information processing device according to the fifth embodiment is an information processing device according to the third or fourth embodiment in which the processor displays the additional image in a different display mode for each task progress.

[0013] The information processing device according to the sixth embodiment is an information processing device according to any one of the first to fifth embodiments, wherein the processor displays on the file management screen a display mode that indicates that a file to be added in response to a task is to be added.

[0014] The information processing device according to the seventh embodiment is an information processing device according to any one of the first to sixth embodiments, wherein when a file has been automatically collected when the task management screen is displayed, the processor displays the file on the file management screen in a different display manner from other files.

[0015] The information processing device according to the eighth aspect is an information processing device according to the seventh aspect, wherein the processor displays the files viewed from the task management screen among the automatically collected files on the file management screen in the same display manner as other files.

[0016] The information processing device according to the ninth aspect is an information processing device according to the seventh aspect, wherein the processor displays files viewed from the task management screen among the automatically collected files on the file management screen.

[0017] The information processing device according to the tenth embodiment is an information processing device according to any one of the first to ninth embodiments, in which the processor displays the files on the file management screen in an order corresponding to the execution order of the tasks when there are files associated with multiple tasks.

[0018] The information processing system according to the 11th embodiment includes the information processing device and an information processing terminal that communicates with the information processing device and displays the file management screen as a result of the processing.

[0019] The information processing program according to the 12th embodiment causes the computer to obtain the location of a file associated with a task managed on a task management screen for managing tasks, and to execute a process to display the file on a file management screen for managing the file in a predetermined display manner corresponding to the obtained file location. [Effects of the Invention]

[0020] According to the first embodiment, an information processing device can be provided that allows users to understand the location of files associated with a task on a file management screen.

[0021] According to the second aspect, at least one of a reference file referred to in a task and an output file output by the task can be recognized as the location of a file associated with the task.

[0022] According to the third aspect, the location of a file associated with a task can be recognized by an additional image.

[0023] According to the fourth aspect, it can be recognized that a file is a file associated with a plurality of tasks.

[0024] According to the fifth aspect, the progress of a task can be recognized by the display mode of an additional image.

[0025] According to the sixth aspect, it can be recognized that a file is a file scheduled to be added to a task.

[0026] According to the seventh aspect, on a file management screen, it is possible to distinguish and recognize a file automatically collected on a task management screen from other files.

[0027] According to the eighth aspect, it is possible to recognize on a file management screen a file that has been automatically collected and not viewed.

[0028] According to the ninth aspect, compared with the case of displaying all automatically collected files on a file management screen, it is possible to suppress noise with respect to necessary operations.

[0029] According to the tenth aspect, when there are files associated with a plurality of tasks, it is possible to recognize on a file management screen the execution order of the tasks. [

[0030] According to the eleventh aspect, it is possible to provide an information processing system capable of recognizing the location of a file associated with a task on a screen for managing the file.

[0031] According to the twelfth aspect, it is possible to provide an information processing program capable of recognizing the location of a file associated with a task on a screen for managing the file. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0032] [Figure 1] This figure shows the schematic configuration of the information processing system according to this embodiment. [Figure 2] This block diagram shows the main electrical components of the information processing terminal, file management server, and task management server in the information processing system according to this embodiment. [Figure 3] This block diagram shows the functional configuration of the file management server and the task management server in the information processing system according to this embodiment. [Figure 4] This figure shows an example of a file management screen for a file management system provided by a file management server. [Figure 5] This figure shows an example of the task management screen of a task management system provided by a task management server. [Figure 6] This figure shows an example where, when a file with a thick border is selected in the file management screen, a task management screen displaying the corresponding task information pops up, and the task deliverable file in the task management screen is also displayed with a thick border. [Figure 7] This diagram shows an example of displaying task icons, which indicate tasks related to a file, and arrow icons, which use arrow images to indicate whether it is an input or output, as icons on the file management screen. [Figure 8] This figure shows another example of a file management screen. [Figure 9] This figure shows an example of a task selection screen that indicates that Task A, Task B, and Task C are linked. [Figure 10] This figure shows an example of how to display a message indicating that a file is scheduled to be added to the file management system. [Figure 11] This diagram illustrates an example of how automatically collected reference information can be displayed on the file management screen workspace. [Figure 12]This diagram shows an example of displaying files actually accessed from the task management screen on the file management screen. [Figure 13] This diagram shows an example where task icons are displayed in gray when two or more tasks are related and one of them has been completed. [Figure 14] This diagram shows an example of displaying task icons and arrow icons to indicate that the output file of Task A is the input file of Task B. [Figure 15] This diagram illustrates an example where tasks are executed in the order of Task A, Task B, and Task C, and the results of each task are used by the next task. [Figure 16] This flowchart shows an example of the processing flow performed by the file management server of the information processing system according to this embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0033] Hereinafter, an example of this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, an information processing system in which an information processing terminal and a plurality of servers are connected via various communication lines such as networks will be described as an example. Figure 1 is a diagram showing the schematic configuration of the information processing system 10 according to this embodiment.

[0034] As shown in Figure 1, the information processing system 10 according to this embodiment includes an information processing terminal 12, a file management server 14 as an information processing device, and a task management server 16. In this embodiment, one example each of the information processing terminal 12, file management server 14, and task management server 16 is described, but there may be multiple examples of each of the information processing terminal 12, file management server 14, and task management server 16.

[0035] The information processing terminal 12, the file management server 14, and the task management server 16 are each connected via a communication line 18 such as a LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), the Internet, or an intranet. The information processing terminal 12, the file management server 14, and the task management server 16 are each capable of sending and receiving various types of data to and from each other via the communication line 18.

[0036] In the information processing system 10 according to this embodiment, a file management system for managing files is built on the file management server 14, and the file management server 14 provides file management services. On the other hand, a task management system for managing tasks is built on the task management server 16, and the task management server 16 provides task management services. In this embodiment, file management and task management are described as being performed on separate servers, but it is also possible to perform file management and task management on a single server. In this embodiment, a task is, for example, a unit of environment in which a user manages information related to work. For example, it is one of the blocks of work (for example, the work of creating various documents such as estimates, purchase orders, and invoices) within a project (a specific task, for example, planning, research plans, development projects, etc.), where members (person in charge), files, etc. are registered, and it is an environment in which members exchange information and submit deliverables within the task.

[0037] Next, the main electrical components of the information processing terminal 12, file management server 14, and task management server 16 according to this embodiment will be described. Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the main electrical components of the information processing terminal 12, file management server 14, and task management server 16 in the information processing system 10 according to this embodiment. Since the information processing terminal 12, file management server 14, and task management server 16 are basically configured like a general computer, the file management server 14 will be described as a representative example.

[0038] As shown in Figure 2, the file management server 14 according to this embodiment includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 14A, ROM (Read Only Memory) 14B, RAM (Random Access Memory) 14C, storage 14D, keyboard 14E, display 14F, and a communication line I / F (interface) unit 14G. The CPU 14A controls the overall operation of the file management server 14. The ROM 14B stores various control programs and parameters in advance. The RAM 14C is used as a work area when the CPU 14A executes various programs. The storage 14D stores various data and application programs. The keyboard 14E is used to input various information. The display 14F is used to display various information. The communication line I / F unit 14G is connected to a communication line 18 and transmits and receives various data with other devices connected to the communication line 18. All of the above parts of the file management server 14 are electrically interconnected by a system bus 14H. In this embodiment, the file management server 14 uses storage 14D as the storage unit, but it is not limited to this, and other non-volatile memory such as HDD (hard disk drive) or flash memory may also be used as the storage unit.

[0039] With the above configuration, the file management server 14 according to this embodiment uses the CPU 14A to access the ROM 14B, RAM 14C, and storage 14D, acquire various data via the keyboard 14E, and display various information on the display 14F. The file management server 14 also uses the CPU 14A to control the transmission and reception of communication data via the communication line I / F unit 14G.

[0040] In the information processing system 10 configured in this embodiment, as described above, the file management server 14 provides file management services, and the task management server 16 provides task management services.

[0041] Figure 3 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the file management server 14 and the task management server 16 of the information processing system 10 according to this embodiment.

[0042] The task management server 16 has a task management system built in which the functions of a file management system linkage unit 24, a task management unit 26, a status control unit 28, a task display unit 30, and a task DB 32 (16D) are configured.

[0043] The file management system integration unit 24 works in conjunction with the file management system 22 to link tasks managed by the task management system 20 with files managed by the file management system 22. Specifically, it transmits information managed by the task management system 20 in response to requests from the file management system 22, and receives information managed by the file management system 22 that is requested by the task management system 20.

[0044] The task management unit 26 stores task information related to multiple tasks for each task in the storage 16D, and generates a task DB (database) within the storage 16D to perform task management.

[0045] The state control unit 28 generates a task management screen that displays task-related information, and controls the display of the task-related information on the task management screen in a display manner that corresponds to the status of the information.

[0046] The task display unit 30 performs processes such as displaying the task management screen generated by the state control unit 28 on the display 12F of the information processing terminal 12.

[0047] Meanwhile, the file management server 14 has a file management system 22 that includes a task management system linkage unit 34, a display unit 36, and a document repository 40 (14D).

[0048] The task management system integration unit 34 works in conjunction with the file management system 22 to link tasks managed by the task management system 20 with files managed by the file management system 22. Specifically, it transmits information managed by the file management system 22 in response to requests from the task management system 20, and receives information managed by the task management system 20 requested by the file management system 22.

[0049] The display unit 36 ​​generates and displays a file management screen based on files stored in the document repository 40 (14D) within the storage 14D. The display unit 36 ​​includes a task-related information display unit 38, which acquires the relationship between tasks and files via the task management system linkage unit 34 and displays it on the file management screen. In this embodiment, the location of files associated with tasks is acquired, and the files are displayed on the file management screen in a predetermined display mode corresponding to the file location.

[0050] Next, an example of a screen displayed in the information processing system 10 according to this embodiment will be described.

[0051] Figure 4 shows an example of the file management screen of the file management system 22 provided by the file management server 14.

[0052] The file management screen 50 displays files stored in the document repository 40 (14D) in the workspace (WS) 52. The workspace 52 is pre-registered in the document repository 40 (14D), and associated files are pre-registered for each workspace. It is possible to view files from the workspace 52 on the file management screen 50.

[0053] Figure 5 shows an example of the task management screen of the task management system 20 provided by the task management server 16.

[0054] Task management screen 60 displays the details of tasks stored in task DB32 (16D). For example, it displays information such as the task name, due date, related members, reference information, deliverables (output), and chat history.

[0055] By the way, in the file management screen 50, only files are displayed, so it is not possible to determine whether a file associated with a task managed in the task management screen is a reference file (input file) referenced by the task, or an output file (output file) which is the deliverable produced by the task.

[0056] Therefore, in this embodiment, the file management system linkage unit 24 and the task management system linkage unit 34 work together so that the file management server 14 obtains the location of files associated with tasks managed on the task management screen 60 from the task management system 20. The display unit 36 ​​then processes to display the files on the file management screen 50 in a predetermined display manner corresponding to the obtained file location. For example, as shown in Figure 6, when a file displayed on the file management screen 50 is selected, the task management screen 60 with related task information is displayed on the same screen or as a pop-up screen, and the corresponding file on the task management screen 60 is highlighted, such as by displaying a frame, as a predetermined display manner corresponding to the location of the selected file. In the example in Figure 6, when a file with a thick frame is selected on the file management screen 50, the task management screen 60 displaying the task information corresponding to the file is displayed as a pop-up, and the file of the task's deliverable is displayed with a thick frame on the task management screen 60. A pop-up is a mechanism that launches another screen on the screen.

[0057] Alternatively, as shown in Figure 7, the file management screen 50 displays an icon 54 as an example of an additional image, indicating whether it is a reference file referenced by a task or an output file produced by a task. This allows the file to be displayed on the file management screen 50 in a predetermined display manner corresponding to the position of the file associated with the task. Figure 7 shows an example where a task icon 56 indicating a task related to a file and an arrow icon 58 indicating whether it is an input or output are displayed as icons 54 on the file management screen 50. In this embodiment, displaying the task icon 56 after the arrow icon 58 indicates that it is an input file, and displaying the arrow icon 58 after the task icon 56 indicates that it is an output file. Note that the additional image is not limited to icons 54; for example, marks or symbols may also be applied.

[0058] Furthermore, when a file is stored in the task management screen 60, it is also possible to copy, move, or associate the file with the file management system 22 associated with the task.

[0059] Furthermore, while Figure 6 shows a scenario where files related to a project are listed, the system may also have a function to display only files related to a specific task.

[0060] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 6, when a task is selected from the task list screen 62, which displays a list of tasks, the related file management screen 50 may be displayed simultaneously with the task management screen 60.

[0061] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 8, the file management screen 50 may display task icons 56 and arrow icons 58 in a list view of files. Figure 8 is a diagram showing another example of the file management screen 50. In the example in Figure 8, an icon representing the file type, file name, modification date and time, and modifier are displayed for each file.

[0062] Furthermore, if there are multiple tasks associated with a file, as shown in Figure 9, a number of task icons 56 corresponding to the number of tasks may be displayed to indicate that multiple tasks are linked. By hovering the mouse over a task icon 56, a list of the associated tasks may be displayed, and the corresponding task can be selected. In the example in Figure 9, an example of a task selection screen 64 is shown indicating that tasks A, B, and C are linked. Selecting a task from the task selection screen 64 displays the corresponding task management screen 60. Note that mouseover is the operation of hovering the mouse pointer over the target task icon 56, etc.

[0063] Furthermore, if the output files are predefined, they may be displayed in a way that indicates they are scheduled to be added to the file management system 22. Specifically, as shown by the dotted line in Figure 10, an area is reserved in the file management screen 50 where files associated with a task are entered, and the task management screen 60 for the corresponding task can be displayed by user operation. In this case, an image of the base document, such as a file template or file format, may be displayed instead. Alternatively, it may be displayed semi-transparently or in a similar way to indicate that it is a substitute.

[0064] Furthermore, the task management system 20 of this embodiment has a function to automatically collect reference information from past tasks and similar tasks. In this case, the display manner of the automatically collected reference information on the workspace 52 of the file management screen 50 may be changed. For example, as shown in Figure 11, related information is automatically collected based on the input information for the task. The collection sources include chat, email, document repository 40, etc. In addition, related information is automatically collected from past tasks and similar tasks, and the automatically collected files are displayed on the task management screen 60 by enclosing them in a frame or similar manner. Also, on the file management screen 50, the automatically collected information is placed on the workspace 52 and displayed in a different manner from other files by changing the display method or display area so that it can be seen that it was automatically collected. For example, a dedicated display area is provided, it is highlighted, an icon is overlaid on it, or a folder is automatically created and stored in it. In this case, among the automatically collected files, viewed files may be displayed in the same display manner as other files.

[0065] Furthermore, automatically collected information may sometimes have low accuracy. If all automatically collected information is placed on the file management screen 50, it may become noise for necessary tasks. Therefore, only files that the user has actually accessed from a task may be linked to the file management system 22 and displayed on the file management screen 50. For example, as shown in Figure 12, only files that have actually accessed from the task management screen 60 are displayed on the file management screen 50.

[0066] Furthermore, the display format of files shown on the file management screen 50 and the display format of files shown on the task management screen may be changed depending on the status of the tasks and files. For example, in the file management screen 50, if the reference information for a task becomes a deliverable, the display format is changed to represent the output file, and files are displayed in different formats depending on the progress of the task. Also, since documents in the middle of a task may still be in the process of being created, they are displayed in a format that allows users to determine whether related tasks are currently in progress or completed on the file management screen 50. Specifically, as shown in Figure 13, if two or more tasks are related and one of them is completed, the task icons are displayed in gray. Alternatively, status information may be added to the overlaid task icons 56. Alternatively, the display method for either in-progress or completed files may be changed. As for the display method, a dedicated display area may be provided, highlighted, icons may be overlaid, or folders may be automatically created and used for storage.

[0067] Furthermore, in the file management screen 50 of this embodiment, if the output file of one task becomes the input file of another task, the execution order of the tasks is displayed. For example, as shown in Figure 14, the task icon 56 and arrow icon 58 are displayed to show that the output file of task A is the input file of task B. When multiple tasks are related, the files are sorted and displayed in the order of task execution, as shown in Figure 15. Figure 15 shows an example in which tasks are executed in the order of task A, task B, and task C, and the results of each are used by the next task.

[0068] Next, we will describe the specific processing performed in the information processing system 10 according to this embodiment, which is configured as described above. Figure 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing flow performed in the file management server 14 of the information processing system 10 according to this embodiment. Note that the processing in Figure 16 starts, for example, when the information processing terminal 12 instructs the display of the file management screen 50.

[0069] In step 100, CPU 14A retrieves the file stored in document repository 40 (14D) and proceeds to step 102.

[0070] In step 102, the CPU 14A displays the file management screen 50 and proceeds to step 104. For example, the CPU 14A functions as a display unit 36 ​​and transmits the file management screen 50 to the information processing terminal 12, thereby displaying the file management screen 50 on the display 12F of the information processing terminal 12.

[0071] In step 104, the CPU 14A determines whether a file has been selected. This determination is made, for example, by determining whether the keyboard 12E of the information processing terminal 12 has been operated and the file selection result has been received from the information processing terminal 12. The system waits until this determination is confirmed and then proceeds to step 106.

[0072] In step 106, CPU 14A retrieves task information related to the selected file from the task management server 16 and proceeds to step 108. That is, CPU 14A functions as the task management system integration unit 34 and retrieves task information related to the selected file from the task management system 20.

[0073] In step 108, CPU 14A determines whether there are multiple corresponding tasks. If this determination is denied, the process proceeds to step 110; if it is affirmed, the process proceeds to step 112.

[0074] In step 110, the CPU 14A displays a single icon 54 on the file management screen 50 and proceeds to step 114. That is, the CPU 14A functions as a display unit 36 ​​and a task-related information display unit 38, displays a task icon 56 on the file management screen 50, and displays an arrow icon 58 in relation to the task icon 56, thereby displaying the location of the files associated with the task on the file management screen 50. For example, by sending the file management screen 50 with the single icon 54 attached to it to the information processing terminal 12, the file management screen 50 with the single icon 54 attached is displayed on the display 12F of the information processing terminal 12.

[0075] On the other hand, in step 112, the CPU 14A displays multiple icons 54 on the file management screen 50 and proceeds to step 114. That is, the CPU 14A functions as a display unit 36 ​​and a task-related information display unit 38, displays multiple icons 54 on the file management screen 50 on top of each other, and displays an arrow icon 58 for each task icon 56, thereby displaying the location of files associated with a task on the file management screen 50. For example, by sending the file management screen 50 with multiple icons 54 added on top of each other to the information processing terminal 12, the file management screen 50 with multiple icons 54 added on top of each other is displayed on the display 12F of the information processing terminal 12.

[0076] In step 114, the CPU 14A determines whether icon 54 has been selected. This determination involves, for example, whether an operation such as mouseover has been performed on icon 54. The system waits until this determination is confirmed and then proceeds to step 116.

[0077] In step 116, the CPU 14A determines whether the selected icon 54 is actually multiple icons 54. This determination checks whether an operation such as mouseover has been performed on the area where multiple task icons 56 are displayed overlapping. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 118; otherwise, the process proceeds to step 122.

[0078] In step 118, the CPU 14A displays the task selection screen 64 and proceeds to step 120. That is, the CPU 14A functions as a task-related information display unit 38 and performs the process of displaying the task selection screen 64 as a pop-up, as shown in Figure 9. For example, by generating the task selection screen 64 and sending it to the information processing terminal 12, the task selection screen 64 is displayed as a pop-up on the display 12F of the information processing terminal 12.

[0079] In step 120, the CPU 14A determines whether a task has been selected from the task selection screen 64. The system waits until this determination is confirmed, and then proceeds to step 122.

[0080] In step 122, the CPU 14A obtains the corresponding task information from the task management server 16 and proceeds to step 124. That is, the CPU 14A functions as the task management system linkage unit 34 and obtains task information corresponding to the selected task from the task management system 20.

[0081] In step 124, the CPU 14A displays a task management screen 60 based on the acquired task information and completes the series of processes. That is, the CPU 14A functions as a task-related information display unit 38 and performs the process of displaying the task management screen 60 as a pop-up on the file management screen 50, as shown in Figure 7. For example, by generating the task management screen 60 to be displayed and sending it to the information processing terminal 12, the task management screen 60 is displayed on the display 12F of the information processing terminal 12.

[0082] In the above embodiment, an example was described in which the file management screen 50 is displayed as a pop-up window. However, in the task management screen 60, when a file is selected, the file management screen 50 may be displayed on the same screen or as a pop-up window.

[0083] Furthermore, although the CPU was described as an example of a processor in the above embodiment, the term "processor" refers to a broader term that includes general-purpose processors (such as CPUs) and specialized processors (such as GPUs: Graphics Processing Units, ASICs: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, FPGAs: Field Programmable Gate Arrays, and programmable logic devices).

[0084] Furthermore, the operation of the processor in the above embodiments may not be performed by a single processor, but may be performed by multiple processors located in physically separate locations working together. Also, the order of the processor operations is not limited to the order described in each of the above embodiments, but may be changed as appropriate.

[0085] Furthermore, the processing performed in each part of the information processing system 10 according to the above embodiment may be software-based processing, hardware-based processing, or a combination of both. Additionally, the processing performed in each part of the information processing system 10 may be stored as a program on a storage medium and distributed.

[0086] Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the above, and it is of course possible to implement it in various modified forms without departing from its spirit. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0087] 10 Information Processing Systems 12 Information Processing Terminals 14. File Management Server 14A CPU 16. Task Management Server 20 Task Management Systems 22 File Management Systems 24 File Management System Integration Department 26 Task Management Department 28 State Control Unit 30 Task display section 32 Task DB 34 Task Management System Integration Department 36 Display section 38 Task-related information display section 40 Document Repository 50 File Management Screen 52 Workspaces 54 icons 56 Task icons 58 Arrow icon 60 Task Management Screen 62 Task List Screen 64. Task Selection Screen

Claims

1. A processor is provided, and the processor is The task management screen retrieves the location of files associated with tasks managed by those tasks. The process involves displaying the acquired file on a file management screen in a predetermined display manner corresponding to the location of the acquired file. An information processing device that, in order to determine the positioning, adds an additional image to the file as a display mode indicating that the file is at least one of a reference file referenced by a task and an output file output by a task, and displays the additional image according to the number of tasks corresponding to the at least one file if the at least one file corresponds to multiple tasks.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the processor displays the additional image in a different display mode for each stage of task progress.

3. The information processing device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the processor displays on the file management screen in a display manner that indicates that a file to be added in response to a task is scheduled to be added.

4. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, when a file has been automatically collected when the task management screen is displayed, the processor displays the file on the file management screen in a different display manner from other files.

5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the processor displays files viewed from the task management screen among the automatically collected files on the file management screen in the same display manner as other files.

6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the processor displays files that have been viewed from the task management screen among the automatically collected files on the file management screen.

7. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, when there are files associated with multiple tasks, the processor displays the files on the file management screen in an order corresponding to the execution order of the tasks.

8. An information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, By communicating with the aforementioned information processing device, the aforementioned processing enables the information processing terminal to display the file management screen, An information processing system that includes this.

9. On the computer, The task management screen retrieves the location of files associated with tasks managed by those tasks. The process is executed to display the acquired file on the file management screen in a predetermined display manner corresponding to the location of the acquired file. An information processing program for performing the following: displaying an additional image attached to the file as a display mode, indicating that the file is at least one of a reference file referenced by a task and an output file output by a task, and if at least one of the files corresponds to multiple tasks, displaying the additional image corresponding to the number of tasks.

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