JP2003076794A - Method for presenting opening status of class, program for presenting the state and server for introducing class - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow a user to easily acquire an opening status of classes to use for applications for taking the classes by disclosing class information on opening schedule of classes, etc. SOLUTION: In a method for presenting opening status of class, a class introducing server 1, class terminals 3n and a user terminal 4n are connected to allow communication via a communication network and the class introducing server 1 presents information on lessons opened in each class having the class terminals 3n to the user terminal 4n in the following steps (1)-(3): a step (1) of requesting to each class terminal 3n for providing information on opening schedule of each class when accepting requests for acquiring of information from the user terminal 4n, a step (2) of shaping the information on opening schedule into a table of the opening schedule of classes when receiving the information on opening schedule from each class terminal 3n and a step (3) of transmitting information on opening status (a comprehensive schedule) added information to prompt users of the user terminal 4n for selections of the lessons to the user terminal 4n.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention manages information of educational institutions such as music classrooms via a communication network,
The present invention relates to a method of presenting a course, a method of applying for a course, a program for presenting a course, and an introduction server which are capable of presenting the state of a classroom and accepting an application for attending a class.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When searching for a classroom such as a music classroom or an English conversation classroom, it is usually necessary to know the classroom in which a desired lesson is taken at a convenient time. I saw a flyer passing by, happened to see advertisements and commercials, and was introduced to acquaintances, etc.
Most of the time I encountered the opportunity to learn about classroom information,
The information about the classroom opening situation has not been provided in a form or mode that is convenient for the user.

Further, even if a chance is found to find a suitable classroom, it is usually necessary for the user to directly inquire by telephone or the like to each classroom to confirm whether or not there is an available space. Therefore, the user is wasting time to find a classroom that meets his wishes.

Although some classrooms (business operators) provide an information providing service via the Internet or the like to introduce a plurality of operating classrooms, each of these plurality of classrooms is opened. It is difficult to say that the user himself / herself needs to directly inquire about the content of the lesson, the date and time of the lecture, and the like, and the desired classroom can be easily searched.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of such problems of providing conventional classroom information, an object of the present invention is to provide classroom information such as a classroom starting schedule which is convenient for users (students) who use the classroom. It is an object of the present invention to provide a system for presenting a classroom lecture and a lecture application system that is made public so that a user can easily obtain the lecture lecture situation and use it for attendance application.

[0006]

According to a main feature of the present invention, a classroom introduction server communicatively connected to one or a plurality of classroom terminals and user terminals via a communication network enables each classroom equipped with classroom terminals. A method of presenting information on lessons being offered to a user terminal,
The step of sending an information supply request so that the classroom start schedule information about the classroom start schedule stored in the classroom terminal is returned to each classroom terminal, and the classroom start schedule information returned from each classroom terminal Receiving, and shaping the received classroom start schedule information into a start schedule table,
The course schedule information, which includes information to encourage the user terminal user to select a lesson, is added to this course schedule table.
A method of presenting a classroom lecture, comprising: a step of transmitting to a user terminal (claim 1), one to a plurality of classroom terminals, and a classroom introduction server communicatively connected to the user terminals via a communication network. The step of sending an information supply request to each classroom terminal and receiving the classroom start schedule information sent back from each classroom terminal so that the classroom start schedule information regarding the classroom start schedule stored in the classroom terminal is returned. And the step of shaping the received classroom start schedule information into a start schedule table, and this start schedule table,
Classroom presentation status presentation program (Claim 3) for executing a procedure comprising the step of transmitting to the user terminal, the presentation status information added with information for prompting the user terminal user to select a lesson, and 1 to A classroom introduction server which is connected to a plurality of classroom terminals and user terminals via a communication network, and which presents to a user terminal information on lessons that are being held in each classroom equipped with classroom terminals. Just like the classroom start schedule information about the classroom start schedule stored in the classroom terminal, the supply request sending means for sending an information supply request and the returned classroom start schedule information returned from each classroom terminal Receiving schedule information receiving means and formatting received classroom start schedule information into a start schedule table A classroom introduction server comprising a schedule table generating means and a lecture situation transmitting means for transmitting to the user terminal, the lecture situation information in which information for prompting the user terminal user to select a lesson is added to the lecture schedule table ( Claim 4) is provided.

According to another feature of the present invention, a classroom introduction server, one or more classroom terminals and user terminals are communicably connected via a communication network, and the classroom introduction server provides classes in each classroom equipped with classroom terminals. This is a method of presenting information of the lessons being presented to the user terminal, and accepting the lesson attendance from the user terminal by the classroom terminal, wherein the classroom introduction server is stored in the classroom terminal for each classroom terminal. A step of transmitting an information supply request so that the classroom start schedule information regarding the classroom start schedule is returned, and a step of receiving the classroom start schedule information returned from each classroom terminal,
The step of shaping the received classroom start schedule information into the start schedule table, and the start status information in which the information for prompting the user terminal user to select a lesson from the start schedule table is added to the start schedule table The user terminal executes a process consisting of a step of sending to the terminal, and the user terminal sends the lesson application for the lesson to the classroom terminal corresponding to the selected lesson based on the lesson selection operation by the user of the user terminal. The classroom terminal that receives the application for attendance from the step of accepting the received application for attendance, the step of confirming the availability of the applied lesson, and the acceptance or non-acceptance of the application for attendance depending on the availability, Presenting the classroom availability and executing the process consisting of sending the determined result to the user terminal. Attendance application method (claim 2) is provided.

[Operation of the Invention] According to the main feature of the present invention, the classroom introduction server (communicably connected to one or more classroom terminals (3n) and user terminals (4n) via the communication network (2) 1) is a classroom terminal (3n)
In order to present to the user terminal (4n) the information of the lesson that is being offered in each classroom equipped with, first, when the information acquisition request transmitted from the user terminal (4n) is accepted (S1), each classroom terminal (3n ), An information supply request is sent to return the classroom start schedule information regarding the classroom start schedule stored in the classroom terminal (3n) (S2). Next, each classroom terminal (3
When the classroom start schedule information returned from n) is received (S3), the received classroom start schedule information is shaped into a start schedule table (S2). Then, the starting status information (FIG. 5) in which the information (CM) for prompting the user terminal user to select a lesson is added to the starting schedule table is transmitted to the user terminal (4n) (S6).
In addition, the parentheses represent the reference symbols in the corresponding examples, and the same applies below.

According to another feature of the present invention, the classroom introduction server (1), one to a plurality of classroom terminals (3n) and user terminals (4n) are communicably connected via the communication network (2), and the classroom The introduction server (1) provides the user terminal (4n) with information on the lessons being held in each classroom equipped with the classroom terminal (3n), and the classroom terminal (3n).
Can accept lessons from the user terminal (4n). Therefore, when the classroom introduction server (1) first receives the information acquisition request transmitted from the user terminal (4n) (S1), each classroom terminal (3).
An information supply request is sent to the n) so as to return the classroom opening schedule information regarding the classroom opening schedule stored in the classroom terminal (3n) (S2).
Next, when the classroom start schedule information returned from each classroom terminal (3n) is received (S3), the received classroom start schedule information is shaped into a start schedule table (S2). Then, information (CM) for prompting the user terminal user to select a lesson is added to the course schedule table.
The start status information (Fig. 5) added with is added to the user terminal (4
(S6).

On the other hand, the user terminal (4n) is a classroom terminal corresponding to the selected lesson based on the user terminal user's lesson selection operation [= classroom terminal of the classroom in which the lesson is provided] Send the application for taking the lesson to (U6). When the classroom terminal (3n) receives the lecture application from the user terminal (4n), the classroom terminal (3n) receives the received lecture application (C4), confirms the availability of the applied lesson (C4), and depending on the availability. Acceptance or non-acceptance of the lecture application is decided, and the decided result is transmitted to the user terminal (C5).

As described above, according to the present invention, the schedule table (lesson timetable) for one or more classrooms is published on the net, which is convenient for users (students) who use the classroom. It is possible to provide lesson information such as a certain classroom opening schedule. Further, since the lesson information displayed on the display (15) of the user terminal (4n) uses the lesson schedule table in which each classroom lesson schedule information is comprehensively organized, the user (terminal user) may be plural. It is convenient for you to look up the availability and availability of lessons across the classrooms and find the lesson of the day and time you want.

[0012]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. The following embodiments are merely examples, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[Outline of System] FIG. 1 is a system image diagram schematically showing the overall configuration of a classroom presentation status presentation system according to the present invention. In the system configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the introduction server 1 used by the classroom business operator
Is a personal computer (PC) having a communication function.
, A server machine or the like, and a plurality of classroom terminals 3a, 3b, 3c, respectively provided in a plurality of classrooms operated and managed by a classroom business operator via a communication network 2 such as the Internet. , Or a plurality of user terminals 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, ... (Communication terminals and user terminals are represented by symbols “3n” and “4n”, respectively) are communicatively connected.

Classroom terminal 3n (3n = 3a, 3b, 3c,
...) and user terminal 4n (4n = 4a, 4b, 4c, 4)
d, ...) can be composed of a PC having a communication function, and a set top box (STB: Settop Bo).
x), a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a mobile communication terminal (a mobile phone or the like), and further, another information processing apparatus having a communication function such as a game machine. In addition, the introduction server 1 and the classroom terminal 3n are each provided with a database DB, and information on classroom operations can be distributed and owned in each database DB.

The communication network 2 can be, for example, the Internet, a telephone line, or a wireless (satellite) communication line, and can exchange data with each other among the information processing devices 1, 3n, 4n. It may be in any form as long as it is. For example, HTTP (Hype
rText Transfer Protocol) or HTTPS (HyperT
Various data can be transmitted and received by ext Transfer Protocol Security).

FIG. 2 is a service image diagram schematically showing a service provided by the system for presenting classroom status according to an embodiment of the present invention. The introduction server 1 uses the communication network 2 to generate a plurality of classroom terminals 3n (3a, 3a).
b, 3c) and a plurality of classrooms (for example, music classrooms) in which these classroom terminals 3n are installed are operated and managed by a classroom business operator. The user can access the introduction server 1 using the user terminals 4n (4b, 4c, 4d, ...).

Each classroom holds various lessons according to the lesson schedule, and the classroom terminal 3n
The lesson schedule information and the like are registered in the database DB of. Here, the lessons offered in each classroom are the same type of lessons between classrooms (for example,
Even for piano lessons, the training time and scale such as day of the week, time, number of people recruited (capacity), etc. will vary depending on the classroom.

The introduction server 1 requests each classroom terminal 3n to supply the schedule information in response to the access from the user terminal 4n, and accordingly collects the lesson schedule information returned from each classroom terminal 3n. The collected lesson schedule of each classroom is presented on the display (15) of the user terminal 4n.

The content of the lesson schedule information presented to the user terminal 4n includes (1) the name of the classroom (may include the location), (2) the type of lesson [the content of the lesson offered in the classroom ( In addition to so-called "lessons"), it also includes physical "vacant classrooms" in which lesson rooms are rented for hours as "rental studios". ],
(3) Day of the week / time, (4) Availability of recruiting personnel (capacity and number of vacant persons may be included), etc.

Display (15) of the user terminal 4n
Further prompts the user to select a lesson that is being offered, and when the user performs a desired lesson selection operation in response to this, the classroom terminal 3 corresponding to the selected lesson.
Tell n that you have selected a lesson.

The classroom terminal 3n accepts the lesson application for the lesson selected by the user of the user terminal 4n, confirms the availability of the accepted lesson, and accepts the application for attendance (acceptance permission) according to the availability. Alternatively, a process of rejecting (not permitting attendance) is performed. Then, the processing result is transmitted to the user terminal 4n of the application source. In addition, when the attendance is permitted, the learning terminal 3n can transmit more detailed schedule information and billing or settlement information regarding the lesson to be taken to the user terminal 4n.

FIG. 3 shows a hardware configuration example of the introduction server, the classroom terminal and the user terminal. The introduction server 1, the classroom terminal 3n (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, ...) Or the user terminal 4n (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, ...)
As shown in FIG. 3, a personal computer (PC), which is connected to each other via a bus 10, a central processing unit (CPU) 10, a read-only memory (R)
OM) 11, random access memory (RAM) 12,
The external storage device 13, the input device 14, the display device 15, other output means 16, a communication interface (I / F) 17 and other components are provided, and these components are mutually connected via a bus 18. .

The CPU 10 executes various processes in accordance with a predetermined program, and controls communication control (transmission and reception of various data or messages to the communication network 2) and screen control. Further, under the control of the CPU 10, the classroom terminal 3n creates and stores various information regarding the classroom operation including the schedule information of the classroom, and the introduction server 1 manages the schedule information of each classroom and the classroom management. It collects and stores various information. RO
A predetermined control program and control data for performing these processes are stored in M11.
Reference numeral 2 is used as a work area for temporarily storing data, parameters, etc. necessary for these processes.

The external storage device 13 includes a hard disk drive (HDD), a flexible disk (FD),
Magneto-optical (MO) disc, compact disc (C
D), a multipurpose disk (DVD), a storage medium such as a semiconductor storage element and / or a drive device thereof, and can store various data and programs. Referral server 1
Alternatively, in the classroom terminal 3n, it is possible to construct a database DB for storing various information on classroom management or operation including lesson schedule information from the external storage device 13.

The input device 14 is provided with a keyboard, a cursor moving key, a pointing device such as a mouse and a tablet, or an operator 19 such as an operation button, and visually confirms the display on the display (CRT, LCD, etc.) of the display device 15. On the other hand, various kinds of information such as core information can be input by the operator 19. It should be noted that the input device 14 can use other input means such as a microphone for inputting the voice of the user. The output means 16 other than the display device 15 includes a printing device such as a printer or a plotter, a sound emitting device such as a sound source or a sound system for emitting a musical sound or voice, and the like.

The communication I / F 17 is an interface device (for example, a modem or a LAN card) corresponding to a communication protocol for transmitting various data, and another information processing device (for example, FIG. 3) via the communication network 2. If the system of 1 represents the user terminal 4n, it can communicate with the introduction server 1 and the classroom terminal 3n) and can exchange various information.

As shown in FIG. 3, the introduction server 1 may have the same configuration as the classroom terminal 3n and the user terminal 4n, but a high load processing request and a high reliability as an apparatus are required. Since there are many, it is desirable that the server machine is a dedicated server machine having a large-scale external storage device 13 and a CPU 10 capable of high-speed processing (note that the input means and output means are not essential as an introduction server). Also, referral server 1
Then, a WWW (World Wide Web) server program that performs various data transmissions or the like by HTTP or HTTPS is operated, and the introduction server 1, the classroom terminal 3n, and the user terminal 4n can transmit and receive data by HTTP or HTTPS. However, the communication protocol is not limited to this.

[Processing Flow] FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the classroom opening situation presentation and attendance application processing according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When a user wants to know the content of the lesson desired, the user terminal 4n used by the user first accesses the introduction server 1 and requests the presentation of information regarding the content of the lesson. Send "presentation request" message to introduction server 1 (step U1)
Then, the introduction server 1 receives the "information presentation request" from the user terminal 4n (step S1).

In response to this, the introduction server 1 sends an "information supply request" message to each classroom terminal 3n. That is, the database DB of the classroom terminals 3n existing in each classroom
Stores lesson schedule information regarding the opening schedule of the classroom, and requests each classroom terminal 3n to return this lesson schedule information (step S2).

When the classroom terminal 3n receives the "information supply request" (step C1), it reads the lesson schedule information registered in the database DB and transmits it to the introduction server 1. The introduction server 1 receives the lesson schedule information from each classroom terminal 3n, collects the returned lesson schedule information (step S3), and checks whether or not data is received from all the classroom terminals 3n during the information collection. The determination is made (step S4).

Until the data reception from all classroom terminals 3n is completed (S4 → NO), the introduction server 1 generates “progress information” indicating that the lesson schedule is being collected in each classroom and stores it. The information is transmitted to the user terminal 4n which is the source of the information presentation request (step S5). User terminal 4n
Then, when the progress information is received (step U2), the progress status is displayed on the display (15) by a progress bar (a bar graph showing the degree of collection) according to the content of the progress information (step U3).

Then, when data reception from all classroom terminals 3n is completed (S4 → YES), lesson schedule information of all classrooms is comprehensively organized and shaped to generate data of a schedule table (time allocation table). (Step S2). Further, comment information (CM) for prompting the user (user) of the user terminal 4n to select a lesson is added to the course schedule table to create "course status" information, and this "course status" is created. The information is transmitted to the user terminal (4n) user terminal 4n (step S6).

When the user terminal 4n receives the lecture opening status information (step U4), the lecture opening status of the lesson is displayed on the display (15) according to the received lecture opening status information (step U5). FIG. 5 shows an example of a course offering status display screen displayed on the display of the user terminal.

As shown in FIG. 5, the start schedule table is created in a "time-day of the week" arrangement similar to a regular timetable of a school and the like, and in each classroom (Class A and Class B in this display example). The lessons offered are organized by day and time in an easy-to-understand manner. That is, a plurality of (4) lesson information display cells CL are provided in each cell (cell) FR of the timetable in which the days of the week are set in the horizontal direction and the timetable is set in the vertical direction. Name "-
It is composed of a data set consisting of "lesson name"-"availability", and displays the lesson information to be offered on the day of the week and the timetable corresponding to the position of the cell FR.

In the course status display screen example of FIG. 5, from the display contents of each cell CL, a lesson of piano or organ is given in classroom A having one lesson room, and lesson B in classroom 3 having three lesson rooms. While saxophone, ukulele, and guitar lessons are held, lesson rooms are rented as studios for rent during lessons, and it is possible to hold trial lessons at any time in classrooms A and B. I understand. In addition, "empty" in the vacancy status display frame (rightmost) of each cell CL indicates that the lesson shown in the cell has a vacant capacity,
"-" Represents a break (absent course).

In the timetable of the course status display screen, "Lessons" in the "Availability" display frame (rightmost), "Lesson name" and "Lesson name" of the cell in which the "Availability" display is "Available" The “classroom name” is highlighted in a mode (for example, blue) different from other information, and the processing can be further advanced by an operator such as a mouse. For example, if you click "Available", the application screen will be displayed. If you move the cursor to "Lesson name" highlighted in blue or the like corresponding to "Available", a hint text explaining the outline of the lesson will be displayed. Is displayed. Further, when the "classroom name" (A, B) is clicked, a guide map of the classroom is displayed.

Furthermore, at the bottom of the course schedule,
For example, a comment CM such as "Please click" Free "of the desired lesson" is displayed, and prompts the user to select the desired lesson from the course schedule. Therefore, when the user finds a desired lesson from the offered opening situation, the user can apply for the lesson. In this case, a "lesson application" message is transmitted from the user terminal 4n to the introduction server 1 (step U6). Below, an example of the operation up to the "lesson application" will be explained.

On the course status display screen of FIG. 5, a message that the desired lesson should be selected (not shown) is displayed in the margin of the timetable, and the user is prompted to select a lesson. Therefore, the user can apply for the lesson. In this case, when a desired lesson selection operation is performed, the lesson selection of the user is transmitted to the classroom terminal 3n corresponding to the selected lesson.
[If there is no desired lesson, the end button or the like (not shown) is operated to instruct the end of the processing, and the presenting of the course offering status and the attendance application processing are ended. ]

For example, when the "vacant" display in the vacancy status display frame in the course status display screen of FIG. 5 is clicked, the lesson of the clicked cell is selected and the lesson of classroom A or classroom B in which the lesson is offered is selected. The lesson application screen is displayed on the display (15) by being connected to the classroom terminals 3a and 3b. FIG. 6 shows an example of an application screen displayed on the display of the user terminal.

On this application screen, as shown in the display example of FIG. 6, the lesson information of the clicked cell is pasted in the reserved lesson information display area LD in the central part, and the confirmation button FB and cancel ( Cancel button CB
Is displayed. The user confirms this and confirm button FB
When you press, the lesson information and user name displayed in the reserved lesson information display area LD indicates the classroom terminal 3n (in the case of FIG. 6, the classroom terminal 3a of classroom A) in which the lesson is offered.
Sent to.

In the opening status display screen displayed on the display (15) in the opening status display step U5, the "classroom name" in each cell (in the case of FIG. 5, "A" classroom or "B" classroom) You can display the location and map of the clicked classroom by clicking.
Clicking on "Lesson Name" will display information that outlines the lesson. As a result, more detailed lesson information can be obtained, and a judgment condition for the user to accurately select a desired lesson can be provided. You can also display the "lesson room name" in each cell,
Further, the equipment status of the lesson room may be displayed by clicking the displayed "lesson room name".

In this way, when the "lesson application" message is transmitted from the user terminal 4n to the classroom terminal 3n to which the lesson is applied (step U6), the classroom terminal 3n receives the "lesson application", and the "lesson application" is received. Accept the application for the lesson (step C3). In addition,
As for the lesson application from the user terminal 4n, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 4, the user authentication process of the introduction server 1 (step S
After passing through 7), the classroom terminal 3n may receive and accept the lesson application (steps C3 and C4).

After accepting the lesson application (C4), the classroom terminal 4n performs vacancy confirmation and attendance decision processing (step C4). This vacancy check and attendance decision process
At the time of acceptance, it is judged whether or not the number of participants decided to take the lesson has reached the capacity, and if it has not reached the capacity, it is confirmed that the capacity of the lesson is confirmed, and the lesson application (reservation) is applied. If it is accepted and it has already reached the capacity, it is decided not to accept. If you decide to accept a lesson reservation (application), accounting processing related to billing and settlement such as notification and payment of reservation fees and tuition fees will be performed, and if you decide not to accept, the lesson reservation will be rejected. A comment creation process to that effect is performed is performed (step C4).

The results of these processes (accounting affairs process and comment creation process) are transmitted from the classroom terminal 3n to the user terminal 4n which is the application source, and the user terminal 4n receives the processing result of the applied lesson (step U7). ), On the display (15). When the processing result of accepting the lesson reservation (application) is obtained, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 4, the accounting processing (C
Instead of 4), the introduction server 1 may execute the charging / settling process (step S8) and then transmit the processing result to the user terminal 4n.

The user then displays the display (15).
When the processing result from the classroom terminal 3n (or the introduction server 1) is confirmed by the above display and the end button or the like (not shown) is operated to instruct the end of the processing (step U
8) The course presentation process and attendance application process are completed.

[Various Embodiments] In the above examples,
The referral server collects the start schedule information at the time of access from the user terminal, but it regularly collects the start schedule information from each classroom,
When there is access from the user terminal, the lecture schedule information may be immediately created from the collected lecture schedule information and returned to the user terminal.

The user selects the desired lesson from the lecture schedule table itself, but after receiving the lecture schedule table, the user can further select the desired lesson.
From the user terminal side, you can specify time, lesson type, classroom location, availability, etc. as search conditions, and the referral server side performs narrowed search according to these search conditions and presents the search results to the user terminal. Good.

In addition, in the initial access stage when the user terminal makes an information presentation request to the introduction server, the above-described search conditions can be designated in advance so that the user terminal can perform the initial presentation stage. The presentation of a lesson that matches this search condition may be received in any display format such as a table.

[0050]

As described above, according to the present invention, the schedule table (lesson timetable) for one or more classrooms is published on the Internet, which is convenient for users who use the classroom. We can provide lesson information such as classroom schedule. In addition, since the lesson information displayed on the display of the user terminal uses the lesson schedule table that is a comprehensive compilation of each classroom lesson schedule information, the user can check the lesson plans and availability of lessons across multiple classrooms. You can look around and it is convenient to find the lesson of the day and time you want.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a system image diagram schematically showing the overall configuration of a classroom opening status presentation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a service image diagram schematically showing a service provided by a classroom opening situation presentation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of each information processing device in the classroom opening situation presentation system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a process relating to presentation of a classroom opening situation and attendance application according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a course status display screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a reservation application screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 introduction server, 3n; 3a, 3b, 3c, ... classroom terminal device (classroom terminal), 4n; 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, ... user terminal device (user terminal), FR time allocation frame, VC lesson information display cell , CM comment to encourage lesson selection, LD reserved lesson information display area, FB confirmation button, CB cancel (cancel) button.

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Eiji Urabei             3-24-22 Shimo-Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo Foundation             Corporate Yamaha Music Promotion Association F-term (reference) 2C028 AA00 BA02 BB04 BD02 CA12                       CA13

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A class introduction server communicatably connected to one or a plurality of class terminals and a user terminal via a communication network presents information on lessons offered in each class equipped with class terminals to the user terminal. A method of sending an information supply request to each classroom terminal so that the classroom start schedule information regarding the classroom start schedule stored in the classroom terminal is returned, and a reply from each classroom terminal The step of receiving the classroom start schedule information received, the step of shaping the received classroom start schedule information into the start schedule table, and the information for prompting the user terminal user to select a lesson is added to this start schedule table. Information on the course availability
A method of presenting a classroom opening status, the method comprising: transmitting to the user terminal. 2. A classroom introduction server, one or more classroom terminals and user terminals are communicably connected via a communication network, and the classroom introduction server provides information on lessons offered in each classroom equipped with classroom terminals. A method of presenting to a user terminal and accepting lesson attendance from the user terminal by the classroom terminal, wherein the classroom introduction server provides each classroom terminal with a classroom opening related to the classroom opening schedule stored in the classroom terminal. A step of sending an information supply request so that the schedule information is returned, a step of receiving the classroom opening schedule information returned from each classroom terminal, and a step of shaping the received classroom opening schedule information into an opening schedule table. , Encourage user terminal users to select lessons from this course schedule Information for starting the course is added to the course schedule table, and the process of transmitting to the user terminal, the user terminal is selected based on a lesson selection operation by the user terminal user. The classroom terminal that sent the lesson application for the lesson to the classroom terminal corresponding to the lesson and received the lesson application from the user terminal is
A step of accepting the received lesson application, a step of confirming the availability of the applied lesson, a step of deciding acceptance or non-acceptance of the course application according to the availability, and a step of transmitting the decided result to the user terminal. A method for presenting a classroom opening and applying for attending a lecture, characterized by executing a process comprising: 3. Classroom start schedule information relating to the class start schedule stored in each classroom terminal to a classroom introduction server communicatively connected to one or more classroom terminals and user terminals via a communication network. To send an information supply request to each classroom terminal, to receive the classroom start schedule information returned from each classroom terminal, and to use the received classroom start schedule information in the start schedule table. The step of shaping and the course status information that adds information for prompting the user terminal user to select a lesson to this course schedule table,
A program for presenting classroom availability, characterized by causing a procedure including the step of transmitting to the user terminal to be executed. 4. A classroom introduction server which is connected to one or a plurality of classroom terminals and a user terminal via a communication network, and which presents to a user terminal the information of lessons that are being held in each classroom equipped with classroom terminals. A supply request transmitting means for transmitting an information supply request so that the classroom start schedule information regarding the classroom start schedule stored in the classroom terminal is returned to each classroom terminal, and the classroom returned from each classroom terminal A schedule information receiving means for receiving the start schedule information, a schedule table generating means for shaping the received classroom start schedule information into a start schedule table, and this start schedule table for prompting the user terminal user to select a lesson The course status information with information added,
A classroom introduction server, comprising: an opening situation sending means for sending to the user terminal.