JP6600896B1 - Information transfer information processing apparatus, method using the information transfer information processing apparatus, program, and information transfer system - Google Patents

Abstract

An information transfer information processing apparatus for transferring information input to a specific information processing apparatus through a terminal to another information processing apparatus, a method using the information transfer information processing apparatus, a program, and an information transfer system are provided. . An information transfer server 3 transfers user input information input by a user to a Web server 4 that accepts the input of information via an input form, the information transfer server being an input of a transfer destination Web server. Server control means for inputting user input information to a transfer destination Web server based on an input pattern related to the form. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to an information transfer information processing apparatus that transfers information input to a specific information processing apparatus through a terminal to another information processing apparatus, a method using the information transfer information processing apparatus, a program, and an information transfer system. It is.

When responding to a questionnaire through a terminal such as a smartphone or a personal computer or purchasing a product or service, the user responds to the questionnaire or personal information according to the input form displayed on the desired website. Enter the information. The input information is stored and accumulated in an information processing apparatus such as a predetermined server.

JP 2017-126867 A

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which information input by a user through a communication terminal (that is, personal information data) is stored in a data storage unit of a data management server as described below.

Specifically, the user of the communication terminal inputs information into each input field of the input form using an input means (for example, a keyboard) not shown. The input information is stored in the internal memory of the communication terminal and displayed on the input form. When this input operation is completed, the transmission button is clicked. Thereby, the information (namely, personal information data) input in these input fields is sent to the web server.

The personal information data stored in the internal memory is encrypted as described below and sent to the data management server.

The communication unit of the data management server sends the received encrypted data and data ID to the control unit. The control unit stores the encrypted data in the data storage unit in association with the data ID.

As described above, in a configuration in which information input through a terminal is stored and stored in an information processing apparatus such as a predetermined server, the information stored and stored in the predetermined information processing apparatus is transferred to another information processing apparatus. It is difficult to transfer and store the information in each information processing apparatus because the program for displaying the input form on the terminal and storing and storing the information input by the user is often different.

Alternatively, in order to transfer and store information stored / accumulated in a predetermined information processing apparatus to another information processing apparatus, the function of a program related to the predetermined information processing apparatus is added to the information transfer destination information processing apparatus. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare an API (= Application Programming Interface). However, it takes time and cost to prepare an API.

Therefore, in order to solve the above-described problem, the present invention uses an information transfer information processing apparatus and an information transfer information processing apparatus that transfer information input to a specific information processing apparatus through a terminal to other information processing apparatuses. It is an object to provide a method, a program, and an information transfer system.

The invention of claim 1
Via the input form, the user input information received from the information reception processing apparatus that receives an input of information from the user, via the input form, information transfer information to be transferred to the transfer destination information processing apparatus that receives an input of information from the user A processing device comprising:
The information transfer information processing apparatus is stored in the input pattern information storing means, with reference to the input patterns according to the input form of the transfer destination information processing apparatus, the user input information to the transfer destination information processing apparatus The information transfer information processing apparatus has an information processing apparatus control means for inputting.

The invention of claim 2
Via the input form, the user input information received from the information reception processing apparatus that receives an input of information from the user, via the input form, information transfer information to be transferred to the transfer destination information processing apparatus that receives an input of information from the user A method using a processing device,
The information transfer information processing apparatus is stored in the input pattern information storing means, with reference to the input patterns according to the input form of the transfer destination information processing apparatus, the user input information to the transfer destination information processing apparatus The method includes an input step.

The invention of claim 3
Via the input form, the user input information received from the information reception processing apparatus that receives an input of information from the user, via the input form, information transfer information to be transferred to the transfer destination information processing apparatus that receives an input of information from the user A program for causing a processing device to execute a procedure,
With reference to the input pattern related to the input form of the transfer destination information processing apparatus stored in the input pattern information storage means in the information transfer information processing apparatus, the user input information is transferred to the transfer destination information processing apparatus. The program is made to function as information processing apparatus control means for inputting.

The invention of claim 4
Via an input form, the information reception processing apparatus that receives an input of information from the user, via the input form, and the destination information processing apparatus that receives an input of information from the user, received from the information reception processing device user An information transfer system having an information transfer information processing apparatus that transfers input information to the transfer destination information processing apparatus,
The information transfer information processing apparatus is stored in the input pattern information storing means, with reference to the input patterns according to the input form of the transfer destination information processing apparatus, the user input information to the transfer destination information processing apparatus Input information transfer system.

According to the present invention, user input information input by a user can be transferred and stored in a transfer destination information processing apparatus regardless of the input pattern of the transfer destination information processing apparatus. Furthermore, it is possible to save labor and cost for developing an API.

It is a schematic block diagram of the information transfer system of Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows illustartively the whole structure of the web server of the information transfer system of Embodiment 1 of this invention. (A)-(d) is the figure which showed all the questionnaire display control information displayed on the terminal of the information transfer system of Embodiment 1 of this invention exemplarily. It is a conceptual diagram which shows illustartively the whole structure of the DB server of the information transfer system of Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is the figure which showed typically the structure of the questionnaire content in HD questionnaire display control information storage area of DB server of the information transfer system of Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is the figure which showed typically the structure of the user input information storage area of HD of DB server of the information transfer system of Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows illustartively the whole structure of the information transfer server of the information transfer system of Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is the figure which showed typically the structure of the Web server information storage area of HD of the information transfer server of the information transfer system of Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is the figure which showed illustratively the input form of the transfer destination Web server of the information transfer system of Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is the figure which showed illustratively the input form of the transfer destination Web server of the information transfer system of Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows illustartively the whole structure of the terminal of the information transfer system of Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the information transfer system of Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the information transfer system of Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the information transfer system of Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the information transfer system of Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the contrast of the questionnaire display control information displayed on the terminal of the information transfer system of the other embodiment of this invention exemplarily. (A)-(d) is the figure which showed all the input request item display control information displayed on the terminal of the information transfer system of Embodiment 2 of this invention exemplarily. (A)-(c) is the figure which showed all the input forms of the web server of the transfer destination of the information transfer system of Embodiment 2 of this invention.

(Embodiment 1)
Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an information transfer system A according to the first embodiment.

<Configuration of information transfer system A>
The information transfer system A mainly includes a Web server 1 (an example of an information reception information processing apparatus), a DB server 2, an information transfer server 3 (an example of an information transfer information processing apparatus), and a Web server 4 (a transfer destination information processing apparatus). 1), a DB server 5, a terminal 6, and an operator terminal 9. The Web server 1, the information transfer server 3, the Web server 4, the terminal 6, and the operator terminal 9 are connected to a network 7 such as the Internet. It is connected to be able to communicate through. The Web server 1 and the DB server 2, the Web server 1 and the information transfer server 3, and the Web server 4 and the DB server 5 are communicably connected through a network 8 such as a LAN.

In FIG. 1, two terminals 6 are shown, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the number of terminals 6 may be one or more. In FIG. 1, two combinations of the Web server 1 and the DB server 2 and two combinations of the Web server 4 and the DB server 5 are shown, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. As shown in FIG. 1, the same number of combinations of Web server 4 and DB server 5 may be provided corresponding to each combination of Web server 1 and DB server 2, or a combination of Web server 4 and DB server 5 may be provided. The number of combinations of the Web server 1 and the DB server 2 may be larger or smaller than the number. Further, the Web server 1 and the DB server 2, the Web server 1 and the information transfer server 3, the Web server 4 and the DB server 5 are communicably connected through a network 7 such as the Internet instead of a network 8 such as a LAN. It is also good.

<Configuration of Web server 1>
The Web server 1 is an information processing apparatus that outputs questionnaire display control information to each terminal 6 connected through the network 7 and outputs user input information related to a questionnaire response received from each terminal 6 to the DB server 2. is there. As shown in FIG. 2, the Web server 1 has a CPU 11, RAM 12, ROM 13, HD 14, display 15, input means 16, timing means 17, interface 18, and a bus 19 for connecting these devices.

A CPU (= Central Processing Unit) 11 executes an application program, an operating system (OS), a control program, and the like stored in the HD 14 to realize various functions. The RAM 12 temporarily stores information, files, etc. necessary for program execution.

In particular, when receiving a request for sending questionnaire display control information from the terminal 6, the CPU 11 outputs a request for sending questionnaire display control information to the DB server 2 connected through the network 8. Further, when receiving the questionnaire display control information from the DB server 2, the CPU 11 outputs the questionnaire display control information to the terminal 6 together with the questionnaire display control information called from the questionnaire display control information storage area 141 in the HD 14.

Further, the timing at which the CPU 11 outputs the questionnaire display control information to the terminal 6 is output in a timely manner as if the user had a conversation with a user such as a respondent of the questionnaire. Hereinafter, the case where the sentence which shows the contents of a questionnaire among questionnaire display control information is outputted in detail is explained in detail. In the following, FIG. 3 shows a state in which a sentence indicating the contents of the questionnaire output by the CPU 11 is displayed on the display means 62 of the terminal 6.

For example, CPU11, as shown in FIG. 3 (a), the preamble of the questionnaire 1 "Hello, this is Kyohei. (Optional) I will thank you." And then output to the terminal 6, to wait. When the CPU 11 recognizes that the predetermined time (ex. 2 seconds) has elapsed with reference to the time measuring means 17, as shown in FIG. I will ask you a lot. ”Is output to the terminal 6. Further, when the CPU 11 recognizes that the predetermined time (ex. 2 seconds) has elapsed with reference to the time measuring means 17, as shown in FIG. “Do you use the toilet?” And the user input information option group (a) male and b) female) corresponding to the questionnaire item are output to the terminal 6.

When the CPU 11 receives user input information selected by a user such as a respondent to a questionnaire from the terminal 6 (for example, “a) male option”), the CPU 11 outputs the user input information to the DB server 2. . Further, when the CPU 11 receives the user input information, the item 2 “How old is I? 29 years old (single)” which is the next input request item of the questionnaire and the user input corresponding to the questionnaire item The information option group (a) 10 generations, b) 20 generations, c) 30 generations, d) 40 generations, e) 50 generations, f) 60 generations or more are output to the terminal 6 and waits. When the CPU 11 receives user input information selected by a user such as a survey respondent from the terminal 6 (for example, “c) 30s” option), the CPU 11 outputs the user input information to the DB server 2. To do. In addition, when the CPU 11 receives the “catch-up” c) of the sumo 2 from the DB server 2, the CPU 11 outputs it to the terminal 6 as shown in FIG. When the CPU 11 recognizes that the predetermined time (ex. 2 seconds) has elapsed with reference to the time measuring means 17, the item 3 “Tell me about occupation”, which is the next input request item of the questionnaire, and the concerned A group of user input information corresponding to the questionnaire items (a) student, b) office worker, c) civil servant, d) housewife, e) other) is output to the terminal 6 and waits. When the CPU 11 receives user input information selected by a user such as a survey respondent from the terminal 6 (here, for example, an option of “c) civil servant”), the CPU 11 outputs the user input information to the DB server 2. . In addition, when the CPU 11 receives c) “Stable” from the DB server 2, the CPU 11 outputs it to the terminal 6. When the CPU 11 recognizes that the predetermined time (ex. 2 seconds) has elapsed with reference to the time measuring means 17, the item 4 “Tell me your favorite dish” is the next input request item of the questionnaire. ”And a text box indicating the answer column corresponding to the questionnaire item (text data can be input) are output to the terminal 6 and waited. When the CPU 11 receives user input information (for example, text data indicating “curry and rice” here) input by a user such as a respondent to a questionnaire from the terminal 6, the CPU 11 stores the user input information in the DB server 2. Output to. Further, when receiving the user input information, the CPU 11 outputs the conclusion of the questionnaire “Thank you for your cooperation” to the terminal 6.

Note that the output to be output to the terminal 6 is stored in the questionnaire display control information storage area 241 of the DB server 2 in accordance with an answer option (an example of user input information) selected by a user such as a questionnaire respondent. The output is displayed (see FIG. 5). In FIG. 3 (d), the answer 2 stored in correspondence with the questionnaire display control information storage area 241 is selected because the user “30s” of c) is selected as an answer 2 option by a user such as a respondent of the questionnaire. As an example, c) “It ’s delicious” is output.

Further, as described above, when an answer option selected by a user such as a questionnaire respondent is received, there is a conflict in the questionnaire display control information storage area 241 of the DB server 2 corresponding to the answer option. If stored, the CPU 11 outputs the corresponding interaction to the terminal 6, and then outputs the next item of the questionnaire. On the other hand, when an answer option selected by a user such as a respondent of the questionnaire is received, if the answer is not stored corresponding to the answer option, the next item of the questionnaire is output.

In this way, the survey display control information is output at a timing as if the user is answering a question such as a respondent of the questionnaire, and the answer choice selected by the user such as the answerer of the questionnaire is received. By adopting a configuration that outputs the answers corresponding to the answer options, users such as questionnaire respondents feel that they are actually talking to people and feel the stress of inputting to the terminal 6 machine. You can answer the questionnaire with good tempo.

Further, when the CPU 11 recognizes the access from the terminal 6 for the first time (= until there has been no access from the terminal 6 to the Web server 1), the CPU 11 creates and creates terminal identification information for identifying the terminal 6 The terminal identification information is output to the terminal 6. The terminal 6 stores the received terminal identification information in the storage means 64 such as HD (see FIG. 11) and includes it in subsequent requests to the Web server 1.

In addition, when the CPU 11 receives user input information related to a questionnaire response input by a user such as a questionnaire respondent together with the terminal identification information from the terminal 6, the CPU 11 stores the terminal identification information and the user input information in the DB server 2 Output to. When the CPU 11 recognizes that the user input information related to the last item of the questionnaire is output to the DB server 2 together with the terminal identification information, the CPU 11 stores the user input information in association with the same terminal identification information as the terminal identification information. The user input information is called from the user input information storage area 242 of the DB server 2 together with the item identification information associated with each of the user input information. Then, the CPU 11 outputs the called information and the server identification information called from the server identification information storage area 142 to the information transfer server 3.

When the CPU 11 receives a transmission request for requesting transmission of user input information from the terminal 6 together with the terminal identification information for identifying the terminal 6, the CPU 11 outputs the transmission request and the terminal identification information to the DB server 2. . Further, when receiving the user input information from the DB server 2, the CPU 11 outputs the user input information to the terminal 6 that has requested transmission of the user input information.

A RAM (= Random Access Memory) 12 is for temporarily storing various data, programs, and the like, and functions as a main memory, a work area, and the like of the CPU 11. A ROM (= Read Only Memory) 13 stores therein a program such as a basic I / O program and various data used in basic processing.

An HD (= hard disk) 14 is an auxiliary storage device and functions as a large capacity memory. The HD 14 stores application programs, OS, control programs, related programs, and the like.

In addition, a questionnaire display control information storage area 141 and a server identification information storage area 142 are provided in the HD 14.

<Configuration of Questionnaire Display Control Information Storage Area 141>
The questionnaire display control information storage area 141 stores questionnaire display control information for controlling display of a questionnaire. The questionnaire display control information includes, for example, information designating a questionnaire element and structure described in a structured language such as HTML (= Hyper Text Markup Language).

The questionnaire display control information may include layout information that defines the layout of the questionnaire and script information that causes the terminal 6 to execute script processing. The layout information is expressed by a style sheet such as CSS (= Cascading Style Sheets). Further, the script information is described in a script language such as JavaScript (registered trademark).

<Configuration of Server Identification Information Storage Area 142>
The server identification information storage area 142 stores server identification information for identifying the transfer destination Web server 4. That is, an operator who operates and manages the Web server 1, DB server 2, and information transfer server 3 identifies the transfer destination Web server 4 to which user input information input to the Web server 1 is transferred through the terminal 6. Server identification information is stored in the server identification information storage area 142 in advance.

The display 15 serves as a display means, and is, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, a CRT, or a plasma display, and displays a command input from the input means 16 and a response output of the Web server 1 in response thereto. It is.

The input means 16 is, for example, a keyboard, a pointing device (such as a mouse), or a touch panel. An operator or the like uses the input unit 16 to instruct the Web server 1 to input a command or the like for controlling the Web server 1.

The time measuring means 17 is, for example, a timer capable of measuring time.

Reference numeral 18 denotes an interface through which the Web server 1 exchanges information and commands with other devices such as the DB server 2, each terminal 6, the information transfer server 3, and the operator terminal 9. . The bus 19 manages the flow of data in the Web server 1.

In addition, it can also be comprised as an alternative of a hardware apparatus with the software which implement | achieves a function equivalent to the above each apparatus.

<Configuration of DB server 2>
The DB server 2 calls and outputs the stored information in response to a request from the Web server 1 connected through the network 8, and uses the user input information received from the Web server 1 as the terminal identification information of the terminal 6. Is an information processing apparatus that stores information in association with As shown in FIG. 4, the DB server 2 has a CPU 21, RAM 12, ROM 13, HD 24, display 15, input means 16, interface 18, and a bus 19 for connecting these devices.

A CPU (= Central Processing Unit) 21 executes an application program, an operating system (OS), a control program, and the like stored in the HD 24 and realizes various functions. The RAM 12 temporarily stores information, files, etc. necessary for program execution.

In particular, when receiving a request for sending questionnaire display control information from the Web server 1 connected through the network 8, the CPU 21 calls the questionnaire display control information stored in the questionnaire display control information storage area 241 in the HD 24, Output to Web server 1.

When the CPU 21 receives an answer option (an example of user input information) selected by the user such as a questionnaire respondent from the Web server 1, the CPU 21 corresponds to the option in the questionnaire display control information storage area 241 in the HD 24. Then, the stored information is called and output to the Web server 1.

When the CPU 21 receives the user input information from the Web server 1 together with the terminal identification information of the terminal 6, the CPU 21 requests the user input information storage area 242 to input the same identification information as the received terminal identification information and the user. Stored in association with the item identification information related to the item.

When the CPU 21 receives a transmission request for requesting transmission of user input information from the Web server 1 together with terminal identification information for identifying the terminal 6, the CPU 21 searches the user input information storage area 242 and receives the received terminal. The user input information stored in association with the same terminal identification information as the identification information is called and output to the Web server 1.

An HD (= hard disk) 24 is an auxiliary storage device and functions as a large capacity memory. The HD 24 stores application programs, OS, control programs, related programs, and the like.

Further, in the HD 24, a questionnaire display control information storage area 241 and a user input information storage area 242 are provided.

<Configuration of Questionnaire Display Control Information Storage Area 241>
The questionnaire display control information storage area 241 stores questionnaire display control information for controlling display of a questionnaire. The questionnaire display control information includes, for example, information related to questionnaire contents described in a structured language such as HTML (= Hyper Text Markup Language).

Here, the information regarding the contents of the questionnaire is a sentence indicating the contents of the questionnaire, an image or a moving image displayed together with a sentence indicating the contents of the questionnaire. As shown in FIG. 5, the sentence showing the contents of the questionnaire is, for example, the introduction part of the questionnaire (ex. The questionnaire's introduction (ex. Purpose of the questionnaire, request for answering the questionnaire, thanks for answering the questionnaire, etc.) ), A questionnaire input request item (= question), a group of choices related to a questionnaire response, a reconciliation (= a match) to the input questionnaire response, and a conclusion of the questionnaire (thanks to the ex. Answer).

Further, the conflict is stored in correspondence with the answer options (an example of user input information). For example, answer 2 option a) “teens” is stored in correspondence with the answer 2 a) “Growing up”, and answer 3 option c) “Civil servant” includes the answer 3 c ) “Is stable” is memorized correspondingly. For this reason, the CPU 21 can call and output the corresponding stored answers according to the answer options selected by the user such as the respondent of the questionnaire.

<Configuration of User Input Information Storage Area 242>
As shown in FIG. 6, the user input information storage area 242 is input by a user such as a survey respondent in association with the terminal identification information of the terminal 6 and the item identification information related to the item requested to be input by the user. Store user input information. For example, user input information “c) 30's” is stored in association with the terminal identification information “nvb3456” and the item identification information “age”. Therefore, the CPU 21 can call and output user input information stored in association with the terminal identification information based on the terminal identification information.

<Configuration of Information Transfer Server 3>
The information transfer server 3 is an information processing apparatus that transfers a questionnaire response received from the Web server 1 connected via the network 8 to the specified transfer destination Web server 4. As shown in FIG. 7, the information transfer server 3 connects a CPU 31 (an example of an information processing device control unit), a RAM 12, a ROM 13, an HD 34, a display 15, an input unit 16, a time measuring unit 17, an interface 18, and these devices. The bus 19 is provided.

A CPU (= Central Processing Unit) 31 implements various functions by executing application programs, operating systems (OS), control programs, and the like stored in the HD 34 and the like. The RAM 12 temporarily stores information, files, etc. necessary for program execution.

In particular, when the CPU 31 receives user input information, item identification information associated with the user input information, and server identification information for identifying the transfer destination Web server 4 from the Web server 1, the CPU 31 performs transfer processing to the Web server 4. Start. Hereinafter, the transfer process will be described in detail.

When the CPU 31 receives the user input information, the item identification information associated with the user input information, and the server identification information for identifying the transfer destination Web server 4 from the Web server 1, the CPU 31 stores the Web server information storage area 342 of the HD 34 (described later). ), The transfer destination Web server 4 to which the received user input information is transferred is specified. Further, the input pattern stored corresponding to the server identification information related to the specified Web server 4 is specified. Specifically, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 8, when the server identification information related to the received user input information is “Web001”, the CPU 31 refers to the Web server information storage area 342 and changes the input pattern to “1”. To be specific. As shown in FIG. 8, when the server identification information related to the received user input information is “Web002”, the CPU 31 refers to the Web server information storage area 342 and identifies the input pattern as “2”. To do.

In addition, the CPU 31 starts up a Web browser stored in the Web browser storage area 341, operates the input form related to the specified transfer destination Web server 4 through the Web browser, and inputs the input pattern information storage area 343 (described later). ), The received user input information is input based on the specified input pattern. That is, the CPU 31 refers to the input pattern information storage area 343 so as to conform to the input form of the transfer destination Web server 4 and converts the received user input information (if necessary, after converting the data format). ), Based on the specified input pattern.

Next, a specific description will be given, taking as an example the case where the input form (input pattern 1) related to the Web server 4 whose server identification information is “Web001” of the specified transfer destination is configured as shown in FIG. To do.

Based on the received user input information indicating “male” and item identification information “gender” associated with the user input information, the CPU 31 returns “male” as an answer to the input request item related to “gender”. Select the radio button to the effect. Then, based on the received user input information indicating that the user is “30s” and the item identification information “age” associated with the user input information, the CPU 31 returns an answer to the input request item related to “age”, Select the radio button indicating “30's”. Next, based on the received user input information indicating that it is a “public employee” and the item identification information “occupation” associated with the user input information, the CPU 31 responds to the input request item relating to “occupation” as follows: Select the radio button indicating "Public employee". Then, the CPU 31 selects “most favorite dish” based on the received user input information indicating “curry and rice” and item identification information “most favorite dish” associated with the user input information. As an answer to the input request item, text data indicating “curry and rice” is input into the text box. Next, click the icon “To confirm contents”. Then, the icon “send” (not shown) is clicked.

Next, the input form (input pattern 2) related to the Web server 4 whose server identification information is “Web002” at the specified transfer destination will be described in detail by taking as an example the configuration shown in FIG. To do.

Based on the received user input information indicating “male” and item identification information “gender” associated with the user input information, the CPU 31 returns “male” as an answer to the input request item related to “gender”. Select the radio button to the effect. Then, based on the received user input information indicating that the user is “30s” and the item identification information “age” associated with the user input information, the CPU 31 returns an answer to the input request item related to “age”, Text data indicating “30's” is entered into the text box. Next, based on the received user input information indicating that it is a “public employee” and the item identification information “occupation” associated with the user input information, the CPU 31 responds to the input request item relating to “occupation” as follows: Enter text data to the effect that you are a "public employee" in the text box. Then, the CPU 31 selects “most favorite dish” based on the received user input information indicating “curry and rice” and item identification information “most favorite dish” associated with the user input information. As an answer to the input request item, text data indicating “curry and rice” is input into the text box. Next, click the icon “To confirm contents”. Then, the icon “send” (not shown) is clicked. The above is the transfer processing.

It should be noted that item identification information is associated with each input request item included in the input form related to the Web server 4. Therefore, the CPU 31 refers to the item identification information of each input request item included in the input form related to the Web server 4, and displays the user input information associated with the item identification information that matches the item identification information as the input request item. Enter as an answer to.

As described above, the information transfer server 3 operates the input form related to the specified transfer destination Web server 4 and inputs the user input information received from the Web server 1 based on the specified input pattern. Similarly to the case where the Web server 4 is directly accessed from the terminal 6, user input information can be input to the Web server 4.

As shown in FIG. 7, the HD 34 is provided with a web browser storage area 341 in which a web browser is stored, a web server information storage area 342, and an input pattern information storage area 343.

In the Web server information storage area 342, as shown in FIG. 8, server identification information and input patterns of each Web server 4 are stored correspondingly. Therefore, the CPU 31 can specify an input pattern corresponding to the server identification information based on the server identification information.

Each input pattern is stored in the input pattern information storage area 343. For example, in the input pattern 1, “a question about gender”, “a question about age”, and “a question about occupation” are stored so as to be inputted by “selecting radio buttons”. The “question about the most favorite dish” is stored so as to be input by “input of text data”.

Further, in the input pattern 2, “question about gender” is stored so as to be input by “select radio button”. Further, the “question about age”, the “question about occupation”, and the “question about favorite dish” are stored so as to be inputted by “input of text data”.

In the first embodiment, when the CPU 31 of the information transfer server 3 receives the user input information from the Web server 1, the CPU 31 of the information transfer server 3 converts the user input information into the Web based on the input pattern related to the transfer destination Web server 4. The configuration to be input to the server 4 is shown. In this case, when the CPU 31 of the information transfer server 3 receives error information indicating that the input of the user input information cannot be received from the Web server 4 as a result of trying to input the user input information to the Web server 4, the predetermined information It is good also as a structure which tries the input again after progress of this time.

In the first embodiment, an example is shown in which the program and related data according to the first embodiment are directly loaded into the RAM 12 and executed. However, in addition to this, the first embodiment 1 Each time the program is operated, the program may be loaded from the HD 14, HD 24, or HD 34 in which the program is already installed into the RAM 12 or the like. It is also possible to store the program according to the first embodiment in the ROM 13 or the like, configure the program so as to form a part of the memory map, and execute it directly by the CPU 11, CPU 21, or CPU 31.

In the first embodiment, for convenience of explanation, a configuration in which the Web server 1, the DB server 2, and the information transfer server 3 are realized by one device is described. However, resources are distributed to a plurality of devices. You may implement | achieve by a structure. For example, storage and calculation resources may be distributed in a plurality of devices. Alternatively, resources may be distributed for each component virtually realized on the Web server 1, DB server 2, or information transfer server 3, and parallel processing may be performed.

Further, in the first embodiment, the configuration using one information transfer server 3 has been described. However, this is for convenience of description, and is not limited, and a plurality of information transfer servers 3 are provided. It is good also as a structure to use. For example, the information transfer server 3 of 2 groups, that is, 8 units, is used with 4 units per group. If four units in one group continue to perform the above processing as the information transfer server 3, the amount of processing simultaneously performed becomes excessive, and the capacity of the RAM 12 becomes insufficient. Therefore, when the remaining capacity of the RAM 12 reaches a predetermined value, the power supply may be automatically turned off and the other group may be switched to four units. In this way, by using the information transfer server 3 of one group and the information transfer server 3 of the other group alternately, the capacity of the RAM 12 of the information transfer server 3 is insufficient, and the operation / response is performed. The situation of being lost can be avoided, and the reliability of the information transfer server 3 and the information transfer system A as a whole can be improved.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, for convenience of explanation, a configuration in which the Web server 1, the DB server 2, and the information transfer server 3 are realized by physical servers that operate as one server by hardware will be described. A configuration realized as a virtual server configured on a physical server so as to operate as one server each by software may be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, for convenience of explanation, a configuration in which the Web server 1, the DB server 2, and the information transfer server 3 are realized by independent servers will be described. The Web server 1, the DB server 2, and the information All the configurations of the transfer server 3 may be realized by a single server, or all the configurations of any two of these three servers may be realized by a single server. good.

<Configuration of Web server 4 and DB server 5>
The Web server 4 outputs questionnaire display control information to the information transfer server 3 and each terminal 6 connected through the network 7, and outputs user input information received from the information transfer server 3 and each terminal 6 to the DB server 5. Information processing apparatus.

The DB server 5 calls and outputs stored questionnaire display control information and user input information in response to a request from the Web server 4 connected through the network 8, and receives user input information received from the Web server 4. Is an information processing apparatus.

That is, the Web server 4 outputs questionnaire display control information to the information transfer server 3 and each terminal 6 connected through the network 7 in cooperation with the DB server 5. The user input information received from the information transfer server 3 and each terminal 6 is stored in the DB server 5 via the Web server 4.

<Configuration of terminal 6>
The terminal 6 is an information processing apparatus that can be connected to the Web server 1 or the Web server 4 through the network 7, and is, for example, a desktop type, notebook type, or tablet type PC (= Personal Computer), or a smartphone.

As shown in FIG. 11, the terminal 6 includes a control means 61 such as a CPU, a display means 62 such as a liquid crystal display, an input means 63 such as a keyboard or a touch panel, and a Web browser as a program. Or at least storage means 64 such as a flash memory.

When the control means 61 accepts an operation to connect to the Web server 1 from a user such as a survey respondent via the input means 63, the control means 61 accesses the Web server 1 through the network 7 using a Web browser, and controls the questionnaire display control. Request to send information.

Further, when receiving the terminal identification information for identifying itself from the Web server 1, the control means 61 stores it in the storage means 64 using a Web browser. Further, when receiving the questionnaire display control information from the web server 1, the control means 61 analyzes using a web browser and displays the contents of the questionnaire on the display means 62.

When the control unit 61 receives an input operation of user input information related to a questionnaire response from a user such as a survey respondent through the input unit 63, the control unit 61 displays the input user input information using a Web browser. It is displayed on the means 62. Further, the input user input information is output to the Web server 1 through the network 7 together with the terminal identification information called from the storage unit 64 using a Web browser.

In addition, the control means 61 clicks the back (= return) button on the display screen of the web browser, clicks the reload (= reread) button, etc. When an operation to re-display the information about the contents of the questionnaire and the user input information that has already been input is accepted, a request for transmitting the questionnaire display control information and the user input information is sent to the Web server 1 using the Web browser. And output together with the terminal identification information called from the storage means 64. When receiving the questionnaire display control information and the user input information from the Web server 1, the control unit 61 analyzes it using a Web browser and displays it on the display unit 62.

<Configuration of operator terminal 9>
The operator terminal 9 is an information processing apparatus that can be connected to the Web server 1, DB server 2, and information transfer server 3 through the network 7. For example, the operator terminal 9 is a desktop type, notebook type, or tablet type PC (= Personal Computer). It is.

The operator terminal 9 is configured to be able to remotely control the Web server 1, DB server 2, and information transfer server 3. Therefore, an operator or the like can control the Web server 1, DB server 2, and information transfer server by operating the operator terminal 9.

Therefore, for example, when the operator receives an input error notification from the transfer destination Web server 4 to the operator terminal 9 through the information transfer server 3 that “there should be a single-byte input, a double-byte input has been input”. The operator operates the operator terminal 9 to control the Web server 1, the DB server 2, and the information transfer server, and inputs the user input information related to the input error again in half-width.

As described above, in response to an input error notification from the transfer destination Web server 4, an operator or the like operates the operator terminal 9 to input again, thereby further improving the accuracy of input to the Web server 4. Convenient.

<Processing flow of information transfer system A>
Next, the processing flow of the information transfer system A will be described with reference to FIGS. Each terminal 6, each Web server 1, and each DB server 2 execute processing independently. As shown in FIG. 12, when the terminal 6 receives an operation for connecting to the Web server 1 from a user such as a respondent of a questionnaire through the input unit 63 (Step S1201), the terminal 6 accesses the Web server 1 through the network 7. Then, transmission of questionnaire display control information is requested (step S1202).

When the web server 1 recognizes an access from the terminal 6 for the first time, it creates terminal identification information for identifying the terminal 6 and outputs the created terminal identification information to the terminal 6 (step S1203). When the terminal 6 receives the terminal identification information for identifying itself from the Web server 1, the terminal 6 stores it in the storage means 64 (step S1204).

When receiving the questionnaire display control information transmission request, the Web server 1 outputs the questionnaire display control information transmission request to the DB server 2 connected through the network 8 (step S1205). When the DB server 2 receives the questionnaire display control information transmission request from the Web server 1, it calls the questionnaire display control information stored in the questionnaire display control information storage area 241 in the HD 24 and outputs it to the Web server 1 ( Step S1206). When the Web server 1 receives the questionnaire display control information from the DB server 2, the Web server 1 outputs the questionnaire display control information to the terminal 6 together with the questionnaire display control information called from the questionnaire display control information storage area 141 in the HD 14 ( Step S1207). Note that, as described above, the Web server 1 outputs the questionnaire display control information in a timely manner as if the user had a conversation with a user such as a respondent of the questionnaire. Upon receiving the questionnaire display control information, the terminal 6 analyzes using a web browser, and displays the questionnaire contents and the like on the display means 62 (step S1208).

FIG. 12 shows a configuration in which the questionnaire display control information is output after the Web server 1 outputs the terminal identification information. However, the configuration is not limited to this configuration and is for convenience of explanation. Therefore, for example, after the questionnaire display control information is output, the terminal identification information may be output, or the questionnaire display control information may be output together with the terminal identification information.

Next, as illustrated in FIG. 13, when the terminal 6 receives an input operation of user input information related to a questionnaire response from a user such as a questionnaire responder through the input unit 63 (step S1301), the terminal 6 The called terminal identification information and user input information are output to the Web server 1 (step S1302). When the Web server 1 receives terminal identification information and user input information input by a user such as a survey respondent from the terminal 6, the Web server 1 outputs the terminal identification information and the user input information to the DB server 2 (step S1303). When the DB server 2 receives the user input information together with the terminal identification information from the Web server 1, the DB server 2 stores the user input information storage area 242 in association with the terminal identification information identical to the received terminal identification information and the item identification information. (Step S1304). Thereafter, when the terminal 6 receives an input operation of user input information from a user such as a respondent to a questionnaire, Steps S1301 to S1304 are repeated.

When the Web server 1 recognizes that the user input information related to the last item of the questionnaire is output to the DB server 2 together with the terminal identification information, the Web server 1 stores the information in association with the same terminal identification information as the terminal identification information. The user input information is called from the user input information storage area 242 of the DB server 2 together with the item identification information associated with each of the user input information. Then, the Web server 1 outputs the called information and the server identification information called from the server identification information storage area 142 to the information transfer server 3 (S1305).

When the information transfer server 3 receives the user input information, the item identification information associated with the user input information, and the server identification information for identifying the transfer destination Web server 4 from the Web server 1, the information transfer server 3 performs a transfer process to the Web server 4. Is started (step S1306). Note that the information transfer server 3 executes processing independently for each Web server 4.

More specifically, the information transfer server 3 receives the user input information, the item identification information associated with the user input information, and the server identification information for identifying the transfer destination Web server 4 from the Web server 1. With reference to the Web server information storage area 342 of the HD 34, the transfer destination Web server 4 to which the received user input information is transferred is specified. Further, the input pattern stored corresponding to the server identification information related to the specified Web server 4 is specified. In addition, the information transfer server 3 starts up the Web browser stored in the Web browser storage area 341, operates the input form related to the specified transfer destination Web server 4 through the Web browser, and inputs the input pattern information storage area. Referring to 343, the received user input information is input based on the specified input pattern.

The Web server 4 outputs the user input information input through the information transfer server 3 to the DB server 5. The DB server 5 stores user input information received from the Web server 4.

By the way, the user input information related to the questionnaire answer received from the user such as the questionnaire respondent via the input means 63 by the terminal 6 is the answer option selected by the user such as the questionnaire respondent. 2 in the questionnaire display control information storage area 241 in the HD 24, the answer options are stored in the user input information storage area 242 in the terminal identification information. In addition to being stored in association with each other, the answer corresponding to the answer option is output to the terminal 6. Hereinafter, this will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

When the terminal 6 receives an input operation of a questionnaire answer option from a user such as a questionnaire responder through the input means 63 (step S1401), the terminal 6 obtains the terminal identification information called from the storage means 64 and the input answer option. And output to the Web server 1 (step S1402). Upon receiving the answer option and the terminal identification information of the terminal 6, the Web server 1 outputs the answer option and the terminal identification information to the DB server 2 (step S1403). When the DB server 2 receives the answer option and the terminal identification information of the terminal 6, the DB server 2 stores the answer option in the user input information storage area 242, the same terminal identification information as the received terminal identification information, and item identification information. (Step S1404). In addition, the DB server 2 calls the conflict stored in the questionnaire display control information storage area 241 in the HD 24 corresponding to the answer option and outputs it to the Web server 1 (step S1405). In addition, when the Web server 1 receives the conflict from the DB server 2, it outputs it to the terminal 6 (step S1406). Upon receiving the conflict, the terminal 6 analyzes using the web browser and displays it on the display means 62 (step S1407). Thereafter, when the terminal 6 receives an input operation of user input information from a user such as a respondent to a questionnaire, Steps S1401 to S1407 are repeated.

When the Web server 1 recognizes that the user input information related to the last item of the questionnaire is output to the DB server 2 together with the terminal identification information, the Web server 1 stores the information in association with the same terminal identification information as the terminal identification information. The user input information is called from the user input information storage area 242 of the DB server 2 together with the item identification information associated with each of the user input information. Then, the Web server 1 outputs the called information and the server identification information called from the server identification information storage area 142 to the information transfer server 3 (step S1408).

When the information transfer server 3 receives the user input information, the item identification information associated with the user input information, and the server identification information for identifying the transfer destination Web server 4 from the Web server 1, the information transfer server 3 performs a transfer process to the Web server 4. Is started (step S1409).

FIG. 14 shows a configuration in which the corresponding options are output after the answer options are stored. However, the configuration is not limited to this configuration, and is for convenience of explanation. For this reason, for example, a configuration may be used in which the answer options are stored after the answers are output, or the answer options may be stored while the answers are output.

In the middle of steps S1301 to S1304 in FIG. 13 or in the middle of steps S1401 to S1407 in FIG. 14, as shown in FIG. When an operation for re-displaying information related to the contents of the questionnaire and input user input information is received from the user (step S1501), the questionnaire display control information and the information are displayed on the Web server 1 using the Web browser. The user input information transmission request is output together with the terminal identification information called from the storage means 64 (step S1502). Upon receiving the questionnaire display control information and user input information transmission request and the terminal identification information, the Web server 1 outputs the questionnaire display control information and user input information transmission request and the terminal identification information to the DB server 2 (step S1503). . Upon receiving the questionnaire display control information and the user input information transmission request and the terminal identification information from the Web server 1, the DB server 2 calls the questionnaire display control information stored in the questionnaire display control information storage area 241 in the HD 24. Then, the user input information storage area 242 is searched, the user input information stored in association with the same terminal identification information as the received terminal identification information is called and output to the Web server 1 (step S1504). When the Web server 1 receives the questionnaire display control information from the DB server 2, the Web server 1 outputs the questionnaire display control information and the like to the terminal 6 together with the questionnaire display control information called from the questionnaire display control information storage area 141 in the HD 14. (Step S1505). Upon receiving the questionnaire display control information and user input information from the web server 1, the terminal 6 analyzes using a web browser and displays the contents of the questionnaire on the display means 62 (step S1506). Then, the process returns to step S1301 in FIG. 13 or step S1401 in FIG.

Thus, the contents of the questionnaire and the like are displayed on the terminal 6 at the timing as if the user such as the respondent of the questionnaire is talking, and the answer to the questionnaire input by the user such as the respondent of the questionnaire Because it is a configuration in which the summons are displayed on the terminal 6, users such as respondents of the questionnaire feel that they are actually talking to people and do not feel much stress of inputting to the machine called the terminal 6, Can answer questionnaires at a good tempo.

In addition, whenever the user input information is overwritten, the DB server 2 is associated with the terminal identification information of the terminal 6 and is updated and stored. When the (= return) button is clicked or when the reload (= reload) button is clicked, information on the contents of the questionnaire and answers already entered by users such as the respondents of the questionnaire are displayed on the terminal 6 It can be displayed for convenience.

<Modification>
In Embodiment 1, the user input information storage area 242 of the DB server 2 stores user input information input by a user such as a respondent of a questionnaire in association with the terminal identification information of the terminal 6. showed that. When a predetermined period of time elapses, such as when this configuration is developed and the questionnaire response solicitation is stopped, the stored user input information is copied and transmitted to another server. The DB server 2 may be configured to delete the terminal identification information of the terminal 6 from the user input information stored in the user input information storage area 242. With this configuration, the DB server 2 is freed from the request that the stored user input information must be stored without loss or damage while maintaining confidentiality. This is convenient because it can be used for other purposes.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the Web server 1 stores the corresponding answers in the questionnaire display control information storage area 241 of the DB server 2 for the received answer options of the questionnaire, The said output is output with respect to the terminal 6, and the timing which outputs a check showed the structure output as timely as if it was talking with users, such as a respondent of a questionnaire. In the first embodiment, a configuration is shown in which a user and a person “Kyohei” have a one-to-one conversation. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and as shown in FIG. 16, a configuration may be used in which the user is constantly informed of the conversation as if a user and a plurality of people are talking as in a group chat. In the example shown in FIG. 16, two people, “Kyohei” and “Kiyoshi”, are competing in response to a response from the user.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the DB server 2 stores the corresponding information corresponding to each answer of the questionnaire and the Web server 1 receives the answer of the questionnaire from the terminal 6, the answer of the answer is stored. A configuration that outputs the answers corresponding to the options is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and when the DB server 2 stores a match corresponding to the keyword and the Web server 1 receives a specific keyword included in the questionnaire response from the terminal 6, the keyword It is good also as a structure which outputs the consideration corresponding to.

(Embodiment 2)
In the first embodiment described above, an example in which the information transfer system is applied to a questionnaire has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, for example, through an EC (= Electronic Commerce) site. It is also possible to apply the present invention to an input form that allows a user to input necessary information when applying for purchase of a product or service. Further, for example, the present invention can be applied to an input form that allows a user to input an answer to a problem exercise when e-learning is taken. That is, the present invention is applicable as long as items that require input from the user are displayed on the terminal 6 and the user is allowed to input information.

In the first embodiment described above, the contents of the questionnaire are displayed on the terminal 6 at the timing as if a conversation with a user such as a questionnaire respondent was made, and input by a user such as a questionnaire respondent. A configuration is shown in which the answers are displayed on the terminal 6 in response to the questionnaire responses. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and no answer is displayed for a questionnaire response input by a user such as a survey respondent, but it is as if the user has a conversation with a user such as a survey respondent. It is good also as a structure by which the questionnaire content etc. are displayed on the terminal 6 at the timing like this.

Hereinafter, in the second embodiment, the present invention is applied to an input form that allows a user such as a purchaser to input necessary information when applying for purchase of a product or service through an EC site. An example of a configuration in which input request items and the like for inputting information necessary for purchasing a product etc. are displayed on the terminal 6 at a timing as if a user such as a product purchaser is having a conversation. I will explain it. Here, only the configuration different from the configuration shown in the first embodiment and the modification described above will be described, and the description of the same configuration will be omitted.

The timing at which the CPU 11 of the Web server 1 outputs the input request item display control information for allowing the terminal 6 to input information necessary for the purchase of a product or the like is as if it is having a conversation with a user such as a purchaser. Output input request item display control information in a timely manner. For example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the CPU 11 outputs to the terminal 6 the first sentence “Welcome. Now, please input information for delivering the product to the customer in order.” ,stand by. When the CPU 11 recognizes that the predetermined time (ex. 2 seconds) has elapsed with reference to the time measuring means 17, as shown in FIG. 17B, the input request item 1 “Tell me your last name and name” Please input ", the input field divided into the last name and name, and the icon" OK "are output to the terminal 6. As shown in FIG. 17 (c), when the CPU 11 recognizes the input of the user's last name and name (an example of user input information) and receives an instruction that the icon “OK” has been clicked, the input request item 2 “Tell me your last name and name reading”, the input field divided into last name and name, and the icon “OK” are output to the terminal 6. As shown in FIG. 17 (d), the CPU 11 recognizes the input of the user's last name and name reading (an example of user input information) and receives an instruction that the icon “OK” has been clicked. The item 3 “Tell me your address”, the address input field, and the icon “OK” are output to the terminal 6. Thereafter, the CPU 11 “contact phone number”, “contact email address”, “payment method (credit card payment, bank transfer, convenience store payment)”, “credit card number (in the case of credit card payment)”, “ Same for each input request item such as “Security code (= three-digit number on the back of the credit card, credit card payment)”, “Credit card expiration date (credit card payment)” Repeat the flow. “Contact phone number” to “credit card expiration date” are all examples of “user input information”. Finally, when the CPU 11 recognizes the input of the “credit card expiration date” by the user and receives an instruction that the icon “OK” is clicked, the CPU 11 outputs the conclusion 1 “Thank you” to the terminal 6. .

As described above, when the CPU 11 of the Web server 1 receives user input information input by a user such as a purchaser, the CPU 11 outputs the next input request item or the like.

In addition, the CPU 11 outputs the user input information related to the last input request item input by the user such as the purchaser of the product together with the terminal identification information from the terminal 6 to the DB server 2 together with the terminal identification information. The user input information stored in association with the same terminal identification information as the terminal identification information together with the item identification information associated with each of these user input information, the user input information storage of the DB server 2 Call from area 242. Then, the CPU 11 outputs the called information and the server identification information called from the server identification information storage area 142 to the information transfer server 3.

When the CPU 31 of the information transfer server 3 receives the user input information, the item identification information associated with the user input information, and the server identification information for identifying the transfer destination Web server 4 from the Web server 1, the CPU 31 of the information transfer server 3 Start the transfer process.

In detail, the CPU 31 receives the user input information, the item identification information associated with the user input information, and the server identification information for identifying the transfer destination Web server 4 from the Web server 1. With reference to the server information storage area 342, the transfer destination Web server 4 to which the received user input information is transferred is specified. Further, the input pattern stored corresponding to the server identification information related to the specified Web server 4 is specified.

Further, the CPU 31 starts up a web browser stored in the web browser storage area 341, operates the input form related to the specified transfer destination web server 4 through the web browser, and refers to the input pattern information storage area 343. Then, the received user input information is input based on the specified input pattern. That is, the CPU 31 refers to the input pattern information storage area 343 so as to conform to the input form of the transfer destination Web server 4 and converts the received user input information (if necessary, after converting the data format). ), Based on the specified input pattern.

Hereinafter, the input form related to the specified transfer destination Web server 4 will be described in detail by taking as an example the configuration shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 18A, the CPU 31 inputs the input request item relating to the “surname” based on the received user input information of “Yamada” and the item identification information “surname” associated with the user input information. As an answer to the above, text data indicating “Yamada” is entered in the text box. Also, based on the received user input information of “Ichiro” and the item identification information “name” associated with the user input information, as an answer to the input request item related to “name”, “Ichiro” Enter text data in the text box. Then, based on the received user input information of “Yamada” and the item identification information “First name of last name” associated with the user input information, “Yamada” as an answer to the input request item relating to “First name of last name” Enter the text data to the effect in the text box. In addition, based on the received user input information of “ICHIRO” and the item identification information “NAME OF NAME” associated with the user input information, “ICHIRO” is used as an answer to the input request item related to “name of reading”. Enter the text data to the effect in the text box. Next, based on the received user input information of “Tokyo Shinjuku Shimo-Ochiai 11-2-1” and item identification information “address” associated with the user input information, the CPU 31 makes an input request related to “address”. As an answer to the item, text data indicating “Tokyo Shinjuku Shimo-Ochiai 11-2-1” is entered in the text box. The CPU 31 then inputs the “contact phone number” based on the received user input information “03-1234-5678” and the item identification information “contact phone number” associated with the user input information. As an answer to the request item, text data indicating “03-1234-5678” is input into the text box.

Next, as shown in FIG. 18B, the CPU 31 receives the received user input information of “i.yamada@tmail.com” and item identification information “contact mail address” associated with the user input information. Based on the above, as a response to the input request item related to “contact mail address”, text data indicating “i.yamada@tmail.com” is input in the text box. Then, based on the received user input information indicating “credit card payment” and the item identification information “payment method” associated with the user input information, the CPU 31 receives an input request related to “payment method”. As a response to the item, select the radio button indicating “credit card payment”. Next, the CPU 31 relates to the “credit card number” based on the received user input information “1234-5678-1234-5678” and the item identification information “credit card number” associated with the user input information. As an answer to the input request item, text data indicating “1234-5678-1234-5678” is input into the text box. Then, based on the received user input information “111” and the item identification information “security code” associated with the user input information, the CPU 31 returns “111” as an answer to the input request item related to “security code”. Is entered in the text box.

Next, as shown in FIG. 18C, the CPU 31 sets the received user input information “25/12/2020” and item identification information “credit card expiration date” associated with the user input information. Based on this, text data indicating “25/12/2020” is input into the text box as an answer to the input request item relating to “credit card expiration date”. Then, click the icon “To confirm contents”. Next, the icon “send” (not shown) is clicked.

As described above, the information transfer server 3 operates the input form related to the specified transfer destination Web server 4 and inputs the user input information received from the Web server 1 based on the specified input pattern. Similarly to the case where the Web server 4 is directly accessed from the terminal 6, input information can be input to the DB server 5 through the Web server 4.

In the first and second embodiments, a configuration using a pull-down menu, a radio button, and a text box as a user interface that receives input of information from the user is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, a configuration using a calendar, a pop-up menu, and a check box as the user interface may be used.

<Modification>
By the way, in the present invention shown in the first and second embodiments and the modifications described above, user input information input by a user when purchasing a reply to a questionnaire or a product input through the terminal 6 is as follows. The data is input to the Web server 4 as the transfer destination via the Web server 1 and the information transfer server 3.

As shown in the second embodiment, when applying the present invention to an input form that allows a user such as a purchaser to input necessary information when applying for purchase of goods or services, the purchaser In some cases, information related to credit cards (credit card number, security code, expiration date of credit card, etc.) is included in the user input information input by the user. The information related to the credit card is personal information / confidential information and should not be known to third parties other than the parties to the transaction.

Therefore, when the DB server 2 receives information related to the credit card, the information is encrypted and stored in the user input information storage area 242. Then, when outputting to the information transfer server 3, the Web server 1 decrypts the information using a token (= encryption key, password that can be used only once). Such a configuration may be adopted. With such a configuration, the confidentiality of information related to the credit card is maintained, which is convenient.

A: Information transfer system,
1: Web server
11: CPU, 12: RAM, 13: ROM, 14: HD, 141: questionnaire display control information storage area, 142: server identification information storage area, 15: display, 16: input means, 17: timing means, 18: interface Face, 19: Bus,
2: DB server,
21: CPU, 24: HD, 241: Questionnaire display control information storage area, 242: User input information storage area,
3: Information transfer server,
31: CPU, 34: HD, 341: Web browser storage area, 342: Web server information storage area, 343: Input pattern information storage area,
4: Web server
5: DB server,
6: Terminal,
61: control means, 62: display means, 63: input means, 64: storage means,
7: Network
8: Network
9: Terminal for operator

Claims (4)

Via the input form, the user input information received from the information reception processing apparatus that receives an input of information from the user, via the input form, information transfer information to be transferred to the transfer destination information processing apparatus that receives an input of information from the user A processing device comprising:
The information transfer information processing apparatus is stored in the input pattern information storing means, with reference to the input patterns according to the input form of the transfer destination information processing apparatus, the user input information to the transfer destination information processing apparatus An information transfer information processing apparatus comprising an information processing apparatus control means for inputting. Via the input form, the user input information received from the information reception processing apparatus that receives an input of information from the user, via the input form, information transfer information to be transferred to the transfer destination information processing apparatus that receives an input of information from the user A method using a processing device,
The information transfer information processing apparatus is stored in the input pattern information storing means, with reference to the input patterns according to the input form of the transfer destination information processing apparatus, the user input information to the transfer destination information processing apparatus A method comprising the step of inputting. Via the input form, the user input information received from the information reception processing apparatus that receives an input of information from the user, via the input form, information transfer information to be transferred to the transfer destination information processing apparatus that receives an input of information from the user A program for causing a processing device to execute a procedure,
With reference to the input pattern related to the input form of the transfer destination information processing apparatus stored in the input pattern information storage means in the information transfer information processing apparatus, the user input information is transferred to the transfer destination information processing apparatus. A program which functions as an information processing apparatus control means for inputting. Via an input form, the information reception processing apparatus that receives an input of information from the user, via the input form, and the destination information processing apparatus that receives an input of information from the user, received from the information reception processing device user An information transfer system having an information transfer information processing apparatus that transfers input information to the transfer destination information processing apparatus,
The information transfer information processing apparatus is stored in the input pattern information storing means, with reference to the input patterns according to the input form of the transfer destination information processing apparatus, the user input information to the transfer destination information processing apparatus An information transfer system characterized by inputting.