JP4467745B2 - CONFERENCE SUPPORT DEVICE, ITS CONTROL METHOD, AND MEDIUM - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a conference support technology for displaying conference materials and the like using a large-screen display device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a conference support device that supports a conference by displaying conference materials or the like on a large-screen display device such as a plasma display (PDP) or a projector has been realized.
[0003]
In this type of conference support device, generally, conference materials are distributed and stored in terminals on a network or external storage devices of personal computers, and read from these terminals or external storage devices and displayed on a large-screen display device. Is configured to do.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, conventionally, when the same material is displayed several times before and after the conference, it is necessary to read the conference material by setting a search path each time. I couldn't do it, and I couldn't keep the meeting going smoothly.
[0005]
In addition, since meeting materials are not managed collectively, it is necessary to perform complicated operations when creating minutes.
[0006]
The present invention has been made under such a background, and an object thereof is to enable a conference to proceed smoothly.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
To solve the above problems, the present invention provides a conference support apparatus for displaying a plurality of display by accessing the distributed stored material file in the storage device unit during startup of the conference support apparatus, activation of the information file A detection unit that detects a copy of the material file detected by the detection unit or a storage unit that stores information on a storage destination of the material file in a predetermined storage area, and a data file stored by the storage unit. An icon display means that creates an icon and displays it on the display device together with the minutes information of the meeting in which the material file is activated , and corresponds to the icon when the icon displayed by the icon display means is clicked Display control means for reading out a document file to be read based on the information stored in the storage means and displaying it on the display device It is equipped with a door.
[0008]
According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for controlling a conference support apparatus for accessing a document file distributedly stored in a plurality of storage devices and displaying the file on a display device, and detecting the activation of the document file while the conference support apparatus is being activated. A step of detecting, a step of storing a copy of the material file detected by the detecting unit or a storage location of the material file in a predetermined storage area, and an icon relating to the material file stored by the storing unit An icon display step that is created and displayed on the display device together with the minutes information of the meeting in which the material file is activated , and a material corresponding to the icon when the icon displayed in the icon display step is clicked A display control step of reading a file based on the information stored in the storage step and displaying the file on the display device. That.
[0010]
The present invention also relates to a computer-readable medium storing a control program for causing a computer to execute a control method of a conference support apparatus that accesses and displays a material file distributed and stored in a plurality of storage devices. The control program stores a detection routine for detecting activation of the material file and a copy of the material file detected by the detection routine or information on a storage location of the material file during activation of the conference support device . a storage routine stored in the storage area, and create an icon of the document file stored by the storage routine, the icon display routine in which the material file is displayed on the display device together with the minutes meeting information that has been activated, When the icon displayed by the icon display routine is clicked , And a display control routine for displaying the article file corresponding to the icon on the display device reads based on more information stored in the storage routine.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0012]
[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a conference support system to which the present invention is applied. The conference support system includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 2, a RAM (Random Access Memory). ) 3, external storage device 4, storage unit 5, startup file detection unit 6, detection file storage control unit 7, display control unit 8, display device 9, digitizer (handwriting input unit) 10, and I / F (interface) ) Part 11.
[0013]
The CPU 1 controls this system and performs various controls based on a control program stored in the ROM 2. At this time, the CPU 1 uses the RAM 3 as a work area or the like.
[0014]
The conference support system is connected to a network such as a LAN (not shown) via the I / F unit 11, and the CPU 1 downloads conference materials from a terminal, a storage device, etc. on the network, and a display control unit. 8 is displayed on the display device 9. The external storage device 4 also stores meeting materials.
[0015]
The activation file detection unit 6 detects an activated file, that is, a conference material file read from a terminal or storage device on the network or the external storage device 4 and displayed on the display device 9 based on an access command or the like. . The detection file storage control unit 7 stores the activated file to be copied to the storage unit 5.
[0016]
Next, the operation of the conference support system will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.
[0017]
First, a startup file detection start menu is selected by selecting a startup file detection start menu on a window formed on the display device 9 (step S1).
[0018]
In this standby state, when a presenter at the conference selects another device on the network or a material in the external storage device 4, the selected material is read and displayed on the conference support window of the display device 9. The At this time, the activation file detection unit 6 detects information of the activated file, that is, the file related to the read / displayed material (file storage destination or the like) (step S2).
[0019]
Next, if the load on the CPU 1 is sufficient (step S3), the detected file storage control unit 7 stores the file in the storage unit 5 determined in advance based on the file information detected by the startup file detection unit 6. The data is stored in a storage area (directory) and copied (step S4).
[0020]
Here, if there is no margin in the load on the CPU 1, priority is given to the display of the material, and control is performed so that the material is smoothly presented.
[0021]
Next, the display control unit 8 displays an icon or the like indicating the material on the meeting support window of the display device 9 (step S5).
[0022]
Thereafter, when a material icon on the meeting support window is clicked, the material corresponding to the icon is displayed using software corresponding to the material.
[0023]
FIG. 3 shows a display example of the display device 9 in the first embodiment, and a conference material 302 and a conference support window 303 are displayed on the display screen 301. In the conference support window 303, material icons 304, 305, and 306 created every time the presenter starts the conference material are displayed. The meeting support window 303 also displays minutes information such as the date and time of the meeting, place, participants, and matters to be decided.
[0024]
Thus, according to the present embodiment, even if the conference material is distributed and stored, the conference material once used is automatically stored in the same storage location. It is possible to quickly access and display, and it is possible to smoothly proceed with the conference.
[0025]
In addition, since conference materials once used can be listed with icons, and the materials can be displayed again simply by clicking on the icon, the conference can be further smoothly advanced.
[0026]
In the present embodiment, the content of the conference material file itself is stored in the storage unit 5. However, only the link destination information (storage destination information) of the conference material file can be stored in the storage unit 5. . In addition to displaying the minutes information such as the date and time of the meeting, the place, the participants, and the decision items, it is also possible to add and save the minutes information as property information of the meeting material file.
[0027]
[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 4 shows a display example according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
[0028]
In FIG. 4, 401 is a conference support window displayed on the display screen of the display device 9, and the conference support window 401 can display text information such as minutes information. The minutes information includes information such as date / time, place, participants, decision items, proceedings, and the like. By formatting and displaying these information, it becomes possible to proceed with the meeting more smoothly.
[0029]
Reference numeral 402 denotes an attached material pasting unit, which can paste a file other than the material displayed on the conference material display unit 403 described later and display it as an icon on a reduced screen or the like. A file created by a whiteboard function or the like displayed on the support tool display unit 404 (to be described later) can be pasted on the attached material pasting unit 402 and organized as minutes.
[0030]
Reference numeral 403 denotes a material display unit, which displays an icon of a file activated by the presenter for presentation as described in the first embodiment.
[0031]
Reference numeral 404 denotes a support tool display unit that displays an icon of another support tool (for example, a whiteboard function). When this icon is clicked, for example, whiteboard software is started and handwritten input is performed using the digitizer 10. Files can be created. The created file can be pasted and arranged on the attachment display unit 402.
[0032]
Various files related to the display contents of the conference support window 401 are stored in the same folder. Therefore, it is possible to easily create detailed minutes. In addition, since a conference support tool icon such as a whiteboard can be displayed on the conference support window 401, the conference can proceed smoothly.
[0033]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, in a conference support apparatus that accesses and displays a material file distributed and stored in a plurality of storage devices and displays it on a display device, the document file is stored while the conference support apparatus is activated. A detection unit for detecting activation; a storage unit for storing a copy of the material file detected by the detection unit or information on a storage destination of the material file in a predetermined storage area; and a material file stored by the storage unit. An icon display means for creating such an icon and displaying it on the display device together with the minutes information of the meeting in which the material file is activated, and when the icon displayed by the icon display means is clicked, Display control for reading the corresponding material file based on the information stored by the storage means and displaying it on the display device Since a stage, it is possible to smoothly proceed the meeting.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a conference support system to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the conference support system.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen in the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen in the second embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1: CPU
2: ROM
8: RAM
4: external storage device 5: storage unit 6: startup file detection unit 7: detection file storage control unit 8: display control unit 9: display device 10: digitizer 11: interface unit 302 ... conference material 303 ... conference support window 304, 305, 306 ... icon

Claims (6)

In a conference support apparatus that accesses and displays a document file distributed and stored in a plurality of storage devices on a display device,
Detecting means for detecting activation of the material file during activation of the conference support device;
Storage means for storing a copy of the material file detected by the detection means or information on the storage location of the material file in a predetermined storage area ;
Creating an icon relating to the material file stored by the storage means, and displaying the icon on the display device together with the minutes information of the meeting in which the material file was activated ;
When the icon displayed by the icon display means is clicked, the display control means for reading the material file corresponding to the icon based on the information stored in the storage means and displaying it on the display device;
A conference support apparatus comprising: The icon display means, the storage means according to claim 1 Symbol mounting and displaying the window which is formed separately from the display area of the article data in said resource cost file icons according to the stored information file by the conference Support device. Conference support apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that displays an icon for starting the software for other conference support, such as a whiteboard function to the window. The conference support apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein an icon indicating a data file created by the other conference support software is pasted on the window. In a control method of a conference support apparatus for accessing and displaying a document file distributed and stored in a plurality of storage devices and displaying it on a display device,
A detection step of detecting activation of the document file during activation of the conference support device;
A storage step of storing a copy of the material file detected by the detection means or information on the storage location of the material file in a predetermined storage area;
Creating an icon relating to the material file stored by the storage means, and displaying the icon on the display device together with the minutes information of the meeting in which the material file is activated ; and
When the icon displayed by the icon display step is clicked, a display control step of reading a material file corresponding to the icon based on information stored in the storage step and displaying it on the display device;
A method for controlling a conference support apparatus, comprising: In a computer-readable medium storing a control program for causing a computer to execute a control method of a conference support apparatus that accesses and displays a document file distributed and stored in a plurality of storage devices, the control program includes:
A detection routine for detecting activation of the document file during activation of the conference support device;
A storage routine for storing a copy of the material file detected by the detection routine or information on the storage location of the material file in a predetermined storage area ;
Create an icon according to the stored information file by said storage routine, the icon display routine for displaying on the display device together with the minutes information meeting the material file is launched,
When the icon displayed by the icon display routine is clicked, the display control routine for displaying the article file corresponding to the icon on the display device reads based on more information stored in the storage routine,
A medium characterized by comprising:

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