JP2004062403A - Content conversion system and its method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a contents conversion system and method capable of instantaneously downloading the information of different downloading sources to different sorts of terminals, instantaneously changing and downloading contents even when the cotents are changed with the lapse of time and capable of corresponding to changes in data and design by automatically converting the downloading source information without requiring programming on the downloading side. <P>SOLUTION: The contents conversion system is provided with a downloading processing part for downloading a plurality of downloading source information of different formats, a data conversion processing part for converting a plurality of downloaded information into an integrated format, a contents generation processing part for generating a plurality of information of display formats for different terminals from the data of the integrated format, and an uploading processing part for uploading the plurality of information to different servers. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
A system that simultaneously distributes content information over a wide range to different information terminal devices such as personal computers, mobile terminal devices, and mobile phones. Various information terminals can be used to change the distribution content due to changes in information and circumstances. The present invention relates to a system and a method for enabling immediate response to equipment.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In the conventional Internet environment, the characteristics and restrictions differ depending on the information terminal device that browses the distributed content information, so even when transmitting a single piece of information, the content in a format suitable for each information device must be individually I have to create it. In addition, when creating such individual contents, there is a problem that it is not possible to create contents adapting to different formats unless one is familiar with technical information suitable for each information device. The work of reflecting the information supplied from such distributors in the content is done by programming rules or, if complicated, basically by hand, the distributor information is constantly updated. In the case of a change, there is a problem that the response to such a change is delayed and a large time difference occurs in the delivery of the latest information.
[0003]
Also, depending on the information distribution source, there may be cases where a slight error occurs in the transfer speed due to the use of the line and a failure such as the inability to transfer information occurs, and the response content differs depending on the mechanism for accepting the transfer of information, There is no choice but to limit the acquisition environment. Furthermore, when the format of the distribution source information is not unified, there is a problem that a program or the like conforming to the format is developed each time, and when a change occurs in the data structure, an operation of rewriting the program again occurs.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
With the spread of information terminal devices such as mobile phones at present, to distribute content information over a wider range on the Internet, it is necessary to distribute information to more familiar information terminal devices. It is necessary to perform the update work taking into account the differences and limitations of the specifications of each information terminal device, and to perform the operation for that purpose, and a considerable burden is required for the update work, as well as for its operation and human and cost. And had In addition, it is difficult to respond to various information terminal devices with respect to changes in distribution contents due to changes in information and circumstances, and it is not possible to respond immediately, so that the purpose of distributing the latest information cannot be easily achieved. . Also, when trying to utilize a data format or the like in consideration of efficiency, it is necessary to acquire programming and special knowledge.
[0005]
The present invention makes it possible to immediately distribute different distribution source information to different types of terminals, and to make it possible to immediately change and distribute the content even if the content is changed with time. It is an object of the present invention to provide a system and method for content conversion capable of responding to changes in data and design without requiring programming on the distribution side by automatically converting source information.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Means for solving the above problems are as described in the claims, and a download processing unit that downloads a plurality of distribution source information in different formats, and a data conversion process that converts the downloaded plurality of information into a unified format Unit, a content generation processing unit that generates a plurality of information in a display format for different terminals from the data in the unified format, an upload processing unit that uploads the plurality of information to different servers, and the processing of each of the processing units is fixed. A content conversion system comprising a schedule processing unit for each time and an input unit for inputting data definition information used for data conversion processing of the data conversion processing unit and design information used for content generation processing unit and data conversion processing. To convert to XML format and display format for different terminals , Referring to design information, dynamically converting data, and downloading a plurality of distribution source information in different formats at fixed time intervals, converting the downloaded information into a unified format, and storing it. And a method of generating a plurality of pieces of information in a display format for different terminals from the stored unified format data, and then uploading the plurality of pieces of information to different servers.
[0007]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an entire content conversion system according to one embodiment of the present invention. The system is roughly divided into a data conversion unit A, an automatic processing unit C including a content generation unit B, and a system operation unit D. Have been. The system 1 receives a plurality of distribution source information 2 in different data formats according to a time schedule, automatically performs data conversion, creates content information for different terminals, and distributes it to different terminals 3. Next, the configuration and function of each part of the embodiment will be individually described.
[0008]
[C Automatic processing unit]
A task related to content distribution is automatically executed based on setting information input in advance by the system operation unit D. The schedule processing unit performs a series of operations related to content distribution at regular intervals designated according to the schedule process (1) shown in FIG. The download processing unit automatically determines the line status, and automatically collects distribution source information from a plurality of distribution source information having different acquisition destination environments by a download process (2) shown in FIG. Information collected from the scattered distribution source information is unified by the data conversion unit (3) shown in FIG. 4 without depending on the format of the distribution source information in the data conversion unit A. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of data conversion. Further, the content generation unit B automatically creates the content information in a format suitable for various information terminals by the content generation processing (4) shown in FIGS. 6 and 7.
[0009]
The created content information is automatically transferred by the upload process (5) shown in FIG. 8 without depending on the transfer destination environment of the distribution information. In this embodiment, a process for recording the execution result in detail, notifying the administrator automatically when a warning or a failure occurs, and automatically extracting and saving the difference information for recovery in the event of a failure occurs. Do.
[0010]
The above-described schedule processing, download processing, and upload processing of the automatic processing unit C will be described in more detail.
[0011]
[Schedule processing (processing (1))]
If there is content to be automatically executed based on the schedule information input and set by the schedule setting input {circle around (6)}, the processes are sequentially specified in accordance with the specification of the activation process. Only when the pre-processing ends normally or with a warning, the next processing is continued. (If the processing ends abnormally, the next processing is not started.) The results of the processing are all recorded, and when the processing ends abnormally or a warning occurs, the administrator is automatically notified. At this time, difference information is automatically extracted and stored for recovery in the event of a failure.
[0012]
In this process, as shown in FIG.
(1) It is determined whether it is time to execute the content at a constant interval for each content.
(2) When the conditions to be executed (time zone to be executed, operating state) are met, processing is started according to the procedure.
(3) Every time each process ends, the execution result is recorded, and it is determined whether the next process can be executed.
(4) Set the next execution time and return to (1).
[0013]
[Download processing (processing (2)]]
Based on the download information input and set by the download setting input {circle around (2)}, the file is acquired from the designated distribution server to the storage destination. If a wildcard is specified in the acquired file, the file list information is acquired from the distribution source server, and all the corresponding files are acquired. If the save destination path does not exist, it is created automatically. If there is no response even after a certain period of time, the connection is temporarily disconnected, reconnected, and the processing is continued.
[0014]
In this process, as shown in FIG.
(1) Connect to the distribution source server.
(2) Move to the distribution source path and set the transfer mode.
(3) Obtain corresponding file list information.
(4) Obtain all applicable files.
In each of the above steps, the response is confirmed, and if there is an abnormality, the processing is interrupted. Further, in each of the above steps, if there is no response even after the lapse of a predetermined time, the processing is continued after disconnecting and connecting again.
[0015]
[Upload processing (processing (5))]
The file is transferred from the specified transfer source path to the distribution server based on the upload information. If a wildcard is specified in the transfer file, file list information is obtained from the transfer source path, and all the corresponding files are transferred.
If there is no response even after a certain period of time, the connection is temporarily disconnected, reconnected, and the processing is continued.
[0016]
In this process, as shown in FIG.
(1) Connect to the distribution source server.
(2) Move to the distribution source path and set the transfer mode.
(3) Obtain corresponding file list information.
(4) Transfer all applicable files.
In each of the above steps, the response is confirmed, and if there is an abnormality, the processing is interrupted.
[0017]
Further, in each of the above steps, if there is no response even after the lapse of a predetermined time, the processing is continued after disconnecting and connecting again.
[0018]
Details of the data conversion unit A and the content generation unit B included in the automatic processing unit C are as follows.
[0019]
[A data conversion unit]
Data definition information for each distribution source information is stored, and different information is centrally managed according to the information to create original information (XML document) to be reflected in the content, and converted into information that can be effectively used. In this case, items that do not depend on the data format are automatically determined, a plurality of pieces of information are assembled into structured and easy-to-use information, and the distribution source information is processed by a system function and used as new information.
[0020]
The data conversion processing (3) will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. More specifically, an XML document is generated based on the data definition information set and stored in the data definition information setting (3) as shown in FIG. I do. In this case, the item is automatically determined according to the format of the specified distribution source information. For example, when the distribution source information is a comma-separated value (CSV) data file as in a) of FIG. 5, a text data file as in b), and in the case of mail information, as shown in the middle of FIG. Assemble multiple pieces of information into structured and easy-to-use information. Then, it is unified in the form of the lower XML document in FIG. This operation will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
(1) Open the file corresponding to the file name. (If the file specification is a date specification, a file name is generated from the current system date and opened.)
(2) Extract items of distribution source data. (If there is data deficiency that cannot continue processing, the processing will be interrupted.)
(3) Set the extracted item value to the corresponding tag value.
(4) If a system function is specified as the tag value, the tag value is set based on information (line number and the like) at the time of processing or converting the item value.
(5) Add conversion content to the XML document of the target content.
[0021]
[B Content generation unit]
A process for automatically creating content is performed by expanding a single design of the set distribution information into a format suitable for various information devices, and reflecting the distribution source information centralized by the data conversion unit on the design. It does not require any program on the distribution side, and automatically creates content reflecting distribution source information. In addition, as a special function, it is possible to specify processing such as determination and repetition of distribution source information in a design, and to generate content that is more flexible to changes in distribution source information. This will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0022]
The XSLT document for the information terminal device is applied to the XML document (information (5)) created by the data conversion unit based on the design information setting (4) entered and registered by the design edit input (4) and distributed. Create content that reflects the original information. In addition, for a part that cannot be converted by applying the XSLT document due to the specifications specific to the terminal device, a correction process is performed on the generated content. FIG. 7 shows an example of the processing during this time. Correction processing refers to performing an appropriate correction when there is a specification contrary to the XSLT document in a language specification different for each information terminal device. In this way, information (6) to (10), which are distribution information, is obtained.
[0023]
Further, when converting to the XML format, it is also possible to extract the difference between the update history and the time-series changed portion of the same information, and perform the update, delete or insert operation on the difference.
[0024]
[D System operation part]
A system for collecting information to be distributed to the Internet, converting the information into a format suitable for a terminal device to be distributed, and then implementing a setting operation to automate a series of operations to be provided as distribution information. The content provider is configured to be able to complete only by simple setting work by remote control using a browser without requiring difficult technology and special expertise.
[0025]
The contents of the processing performed by the system operation unit are summarized as follows according to FIG. Input {circle around (1)} (content setting): Determined and registered for each schedule for distributing the target content.
Input (2) (download setting): Defines information related to collection of distribution source information.
Input (3) (data definition setting): Defines the data structure of distribution source information.
Input (4) (design edit): The design to be distributed is determined, and the special function (position, condition, processing) for the distribution source information is defined with reference to the setting information of the setting (3).
Input (5) (upload setting): Defines information related to transfer of converted distribution information.
Input (6) (schedule setting): Define a schedule for automatically processing the defined contents.
[0026]
Hereinafter, the processing will be described in detail.
[0027]
[Content setting (input (1))]
The content provider performs an input operation by a remote operation or the like using a browser.
[0028]
When a content name is input, information necessary for content registration (including schedule information; see [Schedule Setting]) is displayed as an initial value.
[0029]
The flow of this processing is as shown in FIG.
(1) Enter a content name.
(2) Create a work area necessary for content management and initialize various setting information, and display initial values of each item.
(3) If necessary, correct the initial value of each item and register it.
Here, the content means a unit obtained by dividing the content to be distributed for each schedule (start date and time, end time, interval).
[0030]
[Download settings (input 2)]
The connection information (server name, login name, password) to the distribution server is collectively managed by input operation by remote operation, etc., and the specification of the same distribution server is repeatedly simplified in the setting of each distribution information, and the distribution server Setting is possible only by specifying the name. A wild card (* .csv or the like) can be specified in the specification of the distribution source information file, and batch acquisition is enabled. When a date is used in the distribution source information file name (for example, 20020628.txt), the file name can be specified by designating a unique file name rule.
[0031]
In addition, it is possible to specify addition and subtraction, such as the next day, the previous day, the next week, the end of the month, and the beginning of the month, based on the current date held by the system. As the transfer protocol, in addition to ftp, download by http can be designated.
[0032]
The flow of this processing is as shown in FIG.
(1) Register information of the distribution source server (server name, login name, password).
(2) Specify the distribution source server and transfer protocol, and specify the path name, file name, and storage destination path name to be acquired. (You can specify multiple settings at once)
(3) Save the specified contents as download information.
[0033]
[Data definition (input 3)]
This is a functional part that defines the format and structure of the information to be collected, and is specified by an input operation such as a remote operation as described above. By giving an item name to each piece of text information, data can be determined, and unified management of distribution source information can be performed. When the distribution source information is text information, even if the information format is any of comma-separated value (CSV) data, original format (txt) data, fixed character length (dat) data, and mail data, Each item value can be determined according to the determination method. FIG. 12 shows an example of a format of the distribution source information and a method of specifying the determination condition. a) is a case where the distribution source information is a comma-separated value (CSV) data file, and is an example in which a condition for discriminating an item by a comma and converting it into a data structure in an XML format is specified. b) is a case where the distribution source is a txt data file and is determined by a keyword. c) is a case where the distribution source is a fixed-length character string format (dat) data file and is determined by the length of each item. d) is a distribution. This is an example in which the source is an e-mail and a determination is made based on a keyword.
[0034]
The hierarchical position where the items of the distribution source information appear and the order in the same layer are analyzed by analyzing the XML format information as a two-dimensional table, and it is possible to handle the information for each set of structured items. In addition, by making it possible to newly add / delete items of the distribution source information, it is possible to construct a data structure that is easy to handle without changing the specifications of the distribution source information. The tag value of the data definition information can specify system-specific functions in addition to the items of the distribution source information. Information that does not exist in the distribution source information is processed from the item value or information amount and order, and reflected in the content Value of the original information (XML document) to be used can be enhanced. An example of the specification of a function unique to the system is shown below.
[0035]
[Specification of system function]
a) Character string extraction
Specify the target item name, and get the specified number of characters from the specified position of the item value. (One character is treated as 1 without distinction between half-width and full-width characters.) (Example: When designation is made to cut out six characters from the first character, when the item value is "20020206", "200202" is obtained as information.)
b) Addition of data number
Number the items in the order in which they appear in the distribution source information. The format can be specified using 0 or #. Also, an arbitrary character string enclosed by "" can be added to the number.
For example, when "No."# 000 is designated, "No. 010" is obtained when the item appears in the tenth order.
[0036]
The flow of the data definition input process is as shown in FIG.
(1) Select or newly register a data definition name.
(2) Specify the distribution source file name and file format, and enter the item name in each item of the distribution source information.
(3) Define the relationship between each item and tag and specify the data structure. (Use system functions if necessary)
(4) Save to data definition information.
Here, the item refers to an identifiable information unit in the distribution source information. Distinguish by the specified item name. The tag is an information unit when the distribution source information is centrally managed and used. Tags can be added / deleted, and items can be specified as tag values or functions can be specified.
[0037]
[Design edit input (input 4)]
An XSLT document for automatically generating content by linking a design described in a standard homepage description language (such as html) or format with delivery source information that changes every day by simply specifying data definition information Is automatically generated. Similar to the above, input can be performed by input operation by remote operation at the distribution source, etc., and it is complicated only by designating judgment based on the distribution source information, repeating, reflecting on the design, embedding other system information other than the distribution source information, etc. It enables the creation of dynamic content without the need to create a simple program. Also, if a single design is designated without being aware of different specifications, languages, features, and restrictions for each terminal device, an XSLT document suitable for each terminal device is automatically generated from a base XSLT document.
[0038]
The flow of this processing is as shown in FIG.
(1) Select a design, or specify a design name, type (type of information terminal to be distributed), and output file name, and newly register.
(2) Edit a design suitable for the type. (PC and PDA are described in html language, and KEITAI are described in chtml language.)
(3) With reference to the content of the previously converted XML document and the tag defined by the data definition information, insert the XML document at the position to be reflected in the design. (If necessary, the processing to be performed is specified using the special function described later, depending on the contents of the distribution source information.
(4) Save as design setting information.
(5) Automatically generate a common XSLT document required for content generation processing based on the saved design.
(6) According to the designated type, the system-specific terminal device XLST document reflecting each conversion rule is applied based on the common XSLT document, and an XSLT document conforming to each terminal device is automatically generated. Here, the type refers to the type of information terminal to be distributed, and is selected from PC, PDA, and KEITAI.
[0039]
[Automatic generation of XSLT document suitable for each terminal device]
When the design information is stored in the design editing input, the content generation unit B performs the following conversion as shown in FIG.
(1) Convert the HTML part into the XSLT document format.
(2) Create a common XSLT document by replacing the designated special function with the corresponding XSLT syntax.
(3) Based on this common XSLT document, apply XSLT conversion information for each information terminal device uniquely provided by the system for the information terminal device specified by the type, and create an XSLT document for each information terminal.
[0040]
The XSLT conversion information itself for each information terminal device is also described in the XSLT document, and covers the conversion information based on the performance, specifications, and restrictions of each information terminal device. The XSLT document for the information terminal device created in this manner becomes design information applied when an actual homepage or the like is generated in the above-described content generation processing.
[0041]
When a new model of information terminal device is released or its performance, specifications, and restrictions are changed, no modification of the system and program is required, and XSLT conversion information for each information terminal device can be added or updated. Response is possible.
[0042]
[Special function]
The above-mentioned special function is used to realize determination based on distribution source information, repetition, reflection on design, embedding of other system information other than distribution source information, and the like, which cannot be expressed in a normal homepage description language (such as html). By simply specifying simple conditions and instructions, it is a function that can dynamically create contents for changes in the conditions and amount of distribution information without the need to create a program. Special function ⇒ XSLT conversion It is converted into the syntax of the XSLT document.
[0043]
As a result, complicated data processing can be realized by simple designation without any awareness of the XSLT technology.
[0044]
FIG. 15 shows an example of the type of special processing. FIG. 16 shows an example of table specification as an example of using a special function.
[0045]
[Upload settings (input 5)]
In order to manage the connection information (server name, login name, password) to the distribution server collectively, to simplify the specification of the same distribution server repeatedly in the setting of each distribution source information, it is possible to set only by specifying the distribution server name Is a setting input section.
A wild card (* .csv or the like) can be specified to specify a distribution information file, batch transfer is possible, and only upload by ftp can be specified as a transfer protocol.
[0046]
The flow of this processing is as shown in FIG.
(1) Register distribution server information (server name, login name, password).
(2) Specify the distribution server and the transfer protocol, and specify the path name, file name, and transfer source path name to be transferred. (You can specify multiple settings at once)
(3) Save the specified content as upload information.
[0047]
[Schedule setting (input 6)]
A setting input unit for specifying a schedule for automatic execution of each content. By specifying the start date and time and the end time, the time zone in which the automatic execution is performed can be specified. In addition, automatic execution can be temporarily stopped while setting contents are retained for each content.
[0048]
When the schedule of the content designated as the operating state is updated, the next execution time is automatically calculated. If an inconsistent numerical value is specified as a schedule, a warning is issued to prevent malfunction due to information inconsistency. You can specify the process to be started by automatic execution.
[0049]
The flow of this processing is as shown in FIG.
(1) Designate a content schedule (start date and time, end time, interval, start process, operation stop state).
(2) Save in the schedule information.
[0050]
[Input / output of XML document]
File formats managed by the system, such as setting information for the system of this embodiment, an XML document generated by the data conversion unit, and an XSLT document generated by the content generation unit, all employ the XML document format. The only method of inputting / outputting an XML document is to trace the structure of the XML document from the beginning. However, in actual programming, tracing from the beginning every time processing is performed, the processing is determined from the relationship between the front and back, or inserted in the middle. It is not a very efficient method as a means of basic information manipulation such as dripping. Therefore, for input / output of XML documents managed by the system of this embodiment, a unique array shown in FIG. 20 is prepared, and the structure of the XML document is stored from the beginning and handled as a two-dimensional array. As a result, as shown in FIG. 19, the program is much more flexible and easier to handle than conventional programming, thereby improving work efficiency.
[0051]
[Conversion of special characters and emoticons]
In general, ShiftJis is used as a character code system in mobile phones and the like. However, since the standard character code in the XML rules is unicode, special characters (such as ▲ 1 ▼ I) are used due to differences in the character code system. A garbled problem occurs. To deal with this problem, the system of this embodiment uses a method of preventing the garbled characters in the creation of an XSLT document by using a unique internal representation method for special characters, and returning the special characters as special characters after generating the content. FIG. 21 shows an example of this processing.
[0052]
In addition, various types of mobile phones incorporate pictographs, but the number of types and the designation method differ depending on the type of mobile phone, and one-to-one conversion is not possible. To solve this problem, a method is used in which a special character is designated by a unique designation method at the time of designating a pictogram, and the method is converted into a pictogram designation method for each model of each mobile phone after content generation. This example is shown in FIG.
[0053]
[Summary of processing during system operation]
The processing in the case where the above settings are completed and the entire system operates is summarized as follows according to FIG.
Process (1) (schedule process): Each process is started in the order of process (2) → process (3) → process (4) → process (5) according to the schedule of setting (6).
Process (2) (download process): Information (1), information (2), information (3), and information (4) are acquired from the distribution source server in accordance with the information of the setting (2).
Process (3) (data conversion process): Converts information (1), information (2), information (3), and information (4) into an XML document of information (5) according to the information of setting (3).
Processing {circle around (4)} (content generation processing): According to the information of the setting {circle around (4)}, information {6}, information {circle around (7)}, and information {circle around (8)} according to the distribution destination mobile terminal device from the XML document of the information {circle around (5)}. , Information (9) and information (10) are generated.
Processing (5) (upload processing): According to the information of the setting (5), the information (6), the information (7), the information (8), the information (9), and the information (10) according to the mobile terminal device of the distribution destination are transmitted. Transfer to the distribution server.
[0054]
Operation and Effect of the Invention
As described above, according to the present invention, information (characters, images, sounds, and moving images) to be distributed to the Internet is collected from an information source based on setting information and a schedule input in advance, and a format suitable for a terminal device to be distributed ( Screen configuration, information format, description language, restrictions) and transfer to the distribution destination. For this reason, it is possible to automate operations required for information distribution on the Internet, such as homepages or regular mail distribution, and to automatically spread information to various mobile terminal devices (notebook PCs, PDAs, mobile phones). By realizing a function of using information for a plurality of uses from a single piece of distribution information (One Source Multi Use), it is possible to reduce the burden on information reuse and distribution.
[0055]
Further, a special environment such as a special device and a program is not required to support various different terminal devices. In addition, when a change in the structure or design of the distribution source information occurs, it is possible to respond immediately by simply changing the setting contents by remote operation without the need to modify the program. In this way, a system configuration that does not require a special server function is realized, and costs related to system operation are suppressed.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a schedule process.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a download process.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a data conversion process.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of conversion between data definition information and data.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a content generation process (image conversion process).
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an XSLT application process and a correction process.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart of an upload process.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart of content setting.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart of download setting.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart of data definition input.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a format of distribution source information and a method of specifying a determination condition.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart of design editing input.
FIG. 14 is a view for explaining automatic generation of an XSLT document suitable for each terminal device.
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing types of special functions.
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of using a special function.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart of upload setting input.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart of schedule setting input.
FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of input / output of an XML document according to the present invention.
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a comparison between the structure of an XML document and the two-dimensional array of the present invention.
FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of a special character designation process.
FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram of a pictograph designation process.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Conversion system
2 Distribution terminal
3 Delivery terminal
A Data conversion unit
B Content generator
C Automatic processing unit
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A download processing unit that downloads a plurality of distribution source information in different formats, a data conversion processing unit that converts the downloaded plurality of information into a unified format, and a plurality of information in a display format for different terminals from the unified format data A content conversion system comprising: a content generation processing unit to generate; and an upload processing unit to upload the plurality of pieces of information to different servers. A download processing unit that downloads a plurality of distribution source information in different formats, a data conversion processing unit that converts the downloaded plurality of information into a unified format, and a plurality of information in a display format for different terminals from the unified format data A content conversion system comprising: a content generation processing unit for generating; an upload processing unit for uploading the plurality of pieces of information to different servers; and a schedule processing unit for performing the processing of each of the processing units at regular time intervals. A download processing unit that downloads a plurality of distribution source information in different formats, a data conversion processing unit that converts the downloaded plurality of information into a unified format, and a plurality of information in a display format for different terminals from the unified format data A content generation processing unit for generating, an upload processing unit for uploading the plurality of pieces of information to different servers, a schedule processing unit for performing the processing of each processing unit at regular time intervals, and a data conversion processing unit for use in data conversion processing. A content conversion system comprising an input unit for inputting data definition information, content generation processing unit, and design information used for data conversion processing. 4. The content conversion system according to claim 1, wherein the unified format is an XML format. 5. The content conversion system according to claim 4, wherein, when converting to the XML format, the XML format information is analyzed as a two-dimensional table, and the conversion is performed by adding a hierarchical position where the element appears and an order in the same hierarchy. 5. The content conversion system according to claim 4, wherein data definition information to be referred to when converting to the XML format is automatically created. 5. The content conversion system according to claim 4, wherein, when converting to the XML format, a difference of a change portion in the same information with respect to an update history and a time series is extracted, and the difference is updated, deleted or inserted. 4. The content conversion system according to claim 3, wherein data conversion is performed dynamically by referring to the data definition information in the data conversion process. 4. The content conversion system according to claim 3, wherein design information referred to for conversion processing into a display format for a different terminal is automatically created. 4. The content conversion system according to claim 3, wherein data is dynamically converted with reference to design information in order to perform conversion processing into a display format for different terminals. At regular intervals, a plurality of distribution source information in different formats are downloaded, the downloaded information is converted into a unified format and saved, and a plurality of display formats for different terminals are displayed from the saved unified format data. A content conversion method for generating information and then uploading the plurality of information to different servers. The content conversion method according to claim 10, wherein the unified format is an XML format.

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