JP2003281067A - Discussion support device, discussion storage device and discussion evaluation device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a discussion support device capable of activating a discussion on the Internet. <P>SOLUTION: A server 1 to be a discussion support device supports a discussion utilizing a VOIP (voice over Internet protocol) of the Internet. A wisher for discussion participation selects his/her desired rule from a menu of discussion rules (inhibited terms, time limit or the like) about a discussion them and transmits the selected rule to the server 1. A discussion rule determining means 7 determines a discussion rule on the basis of the selected discussion rule. After the decision of the discussion rule, a discussion is carried out on the Internet. During the discussion, a discussion rule violation judgment means 9 judges whether a statement of each participant violates the predetermined discussion rule. If a violation is found, the judgment means 9 performs processing such as to transmit warning to the terminal of the participant who has violated the discussion rule. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a discussion support device, a discussion storage device, and a discussion evaluation device that utilize a network such as the Internet.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there have been discussions using chats and bulletin boards on the Internet. In these discussions, those who participate in the discussions select the theme they want to discuss, and among other participants who have selected the same theme. There is a debate.

[0003]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] Anyone can participate in discussions on the Internet, and various people participate in the discussions with "anticipation and anxiety". This “expectation and anxiety” may differ depending on the participants. For example, very exciting language exchanges are “expectations” for one participant and “anxiety” for another, and vice versa. Therefore, even if the theme is the same, there are cases in which the above differences are different and the discussion is not activated.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a discussion support device capable of activating a discussion, a discussion storage device and a discussion evaluation device to which this device can be applied. And

[0005]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION A discussion support apparatus according to the present invention is a decision means for predetermining a discussion rule that a participant complies with when discussing using a network, and a decision rule to be decided by the decision means. A receiving means for receiving a debate later sent via the network, and a judging means for judging whether or not the debate received by the receiving means violates the debate rule decided by the deciding means. Characterize.

According to the discussion support apparatus of the present invention, the discussion rule is determined in advance, and it is determined whether the discussion violates this rule. Therefore, it is possible to encourage the participants in the discussion to comply with the discussion rules.

The discussion support apparatus according to the present invention can further comprise a conversion means for changing the voice of the speech of the participant so that the participant can display the CG. According to this, since the anonymity in the discussion can be secured, the participants can speak without hesitation and active discussion can be performed. Further, according to this, since the number of participants in the discussion increases due to the addition of entertainment in the discussion, it is possible to increase the information and knowledge obtained in the discussion.

The conversion means of the discussion support apparatus according to the present invention comprises:
It is possible to have a function of reflecting the feelings of the participants during the discussion in the CG and the converted voice. According to this, since it is possible to provide a sense of reality while ensuring anonymity, it is possible to further activate the debate and further improve the entertainment property.

The discussion storage device according to the present invention is configured to determine in advance a discussion rule to be followed by the participant when a discussion is made using the network, and via the network after the discussion rule is determined by the decision means. It is characterized by further comprising: a receiving unit that receives the sent discussion, and a storage unit that stores the discussion received by the receiving unit.

According to the discussion storage device of the present invention, the discussion held under the predetermined discussion rule is stored. As a result, information and knowledge included in the activated discussion can be obtained.

The debate evaluation apparatus according to the present invention is configured to determine in advance a debate rule to be followed by a participant when debating using a network, and via the network after the debate rule is decided by the decisive means. It is characterized by comprising: a receiving means for receiving the sent discussion and an evaluation means for evaluating the content of the discussion received by the receiving means.

According to the discussion evaluation apparatus of the present invention, it is possible to evaluate the content of the active discussion that is carried out under the predetermined discussion rule.

The discussion evaluation apparatus according to the present invention is configured to determine in advance a discussion rule that a participant complies with when discussing using a network, and via the network after the discussion rule is determined by the determination means. It is characterized by further comprising: a receiving means for receiving the sent discussion and an evaluation means for evaluating the participants of the discussion received by the receiving means.

According to the discussion evaluation apparatus of the present invention, it is possible to evaluate a person who participated in an active discussion due to the discussion rule being determined in advance.

[0015]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as the present embodiment) will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an example of a block diagram showing a configuration of a server 1 including a discussion support device, a discussion storage device, and a discussion evaluation device according to the present embodiment. First, the outline of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

The server 1 is a VOIP (V
Provide various services such as discussion support during discussions using the Oice Over Internet Protocol. First, the server 1 displays the discussion rule (prohibited term, time limit, etc.) on the theme in the terminal of each participant who has selected the same discussion theme.
Send the menu of. Each participant selects a desired rule from among the discussion rules displayed on the menu and sends it to the server 1. The discussion rule determination means 7 of the server 1 determines the discussion rule based on the selected discussion rule. Specifically, the discussion rule is determined by, for example, extracting those who desire the same discussion rule among those who have selected the same theme, or adjusting the discussion rule selected by each participant.

After the discussion rule is decided, the discussion starts. The speech of the participant is sent from its own terminal to the server 1, and the server 1 distributes the speech to the terminals of the other participants, so that the discussion is conducted on the Internet. During the discussion, the discussion rule violation determining means 9 determines whether the speech of each participant violates the predetermined discussion rule. When a violation is determined, the determination means 9 performs processing such as sending a warning message to the terminal of the violating participant. Such correspondence can be included in the discussion rules in advance. Also, during the debate,
The conversion means 11 allows each participant to display a CG (Compute
r Graphics) It is possible to change the voice of each participant's utterance while being displayed. This can also be selected in advance when the discussion rule is selected. The discussion of the participant (data about the participant obtained in the discussion, such as not only the content of the speech of the participant but also the intonation of the voice during the speech, CG reflecting the emotion of the participant) is stored in the discussion storage unit 15. It

As described above, according to this embodiment, the discussion is advanced under the predetermined discussion rule, and it is determined whether the discussion violates this rule. Then, processing such as sending a warning message to the violating participant is performed. Therefore, by encouraging the participants of the debate to comply with the debate rules, the “expectations and anxiety” for the debate held by each participant can be shared, and thus the active debate can be realized. It is also possible to collect information, make knowledge, and evaluate participants based on the discussion.

Further, according to the present embodiment, since the CG is discussed on the terminal of each participant in the form in which the participant's voice is changed, the anonymity of each participant is secured. . Therefore, each participant can speak without hesitation, and the discussion becomes more active. Further, since the number of participants can be expected to increase by adding entertainment to the discussion, it is possible to increase the information and knowledge obtained in the discussion.

Next, the configuration of the server 1 according to this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The server 1 is a communication means 3 for the server 1 to communicate with the terminals of the participants of the discussion using the network, a discussion theme providing means 5 for providing the theme discussed at the site of the server 1, and this site. In the discussion rule determination means 7 for pre-determining the discussion rule when discussing with, the discussion rule violation determination means 9 for determining whether or not the discussion violates the discussion rule, and for the CG to speak in the discussion Conversion means 11 for converting to
And a discussion progress means 13 for providing a moderator or referee function during the discussion, and a discussion storage means 15 for storing the discussion.
Information based on discussion, knowledge, and evaluation means 21 described later
A database 17 in which the discussion content evaluation obtained in 1. and the participant ability evaluation obtained in the evaluation means 22 are stored;
Discussion delivery means 19 for delivering discussions to participants and spectators
And an ID that manages the IDs of participants (including attributes and abilities)
Management means 20 and evaluation means 2 for analyzing and evaluating the content of the discussion
1. Evaluation means 2 for analyzing and evaluating the ability of those who participated in the discussion
2 and.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a network to which the server 1 is connected. Server 1 is Internet 2
It is connected to the participant's terminal 25 via 3. In addition to the Internet, a dedicated line or telephone network may be used as the network.

In the server 1 shown in FIG. 1, the discussion storage device 15 and the database 17 have functions capable of storing information, such as a hard disk and EEPR.
It can be realized by a semiconductor memory such as OM. The functions of the means other than these can be realized by various processors (CPU, MPU) or ASIC and a predetermined program, for example.

The decision means of the discussion support device according to the present invention corresponds to the discussion rule decision means 7, the reception means corresponds to the communication means 3, and the decision means corresponds to the discussion rule violation decision means 9. The decision means of the discussion memory according to the present invention is the discussion rule decision means 7,
The receiving means corresponds to the communication means 3, and the storage means corresponds to the discussion storage means 15. The evaluation means for evaluating the content of the discussion of the discussion evaluation device according to the present invention corresponds to the evaluation means 21, and the evaluation means for evaluating the persons who participated in the discussion corresponds to the evaluation means 22.

Next, the operation of the server 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. 3 and 4
Is a flow chart for explaining this. Although this embodiment uses VOIP, it can also be applied to other network systems. Since VOIP does not incur a call charge, only the usage charge of the service provided in this embodiment can be charged.

First, as shown in FIG. 3, a person who wants to participate in the discussion accesses the server 1 from his / her terminal 25 (step S1). As a result, the home page of the site of the server 1 is transmitted from the communication means 3 to the terminal 25. Since this function is general, this functional block diagram is omitted in FIG. Note that the communication between the server 1 and the terminal 25 is similar to that of the general Internet, and the communication means (not shown) of the terminal 25, the Internet 23 and the server 1 are used.
It is realized by the communication means 3 of.

Then, the discussion lobby linked to the homepage is opened (step S3). Discussion themes and rules are decided in this lobby. Discussion Before the lobby explanation, give a general description of the discussion.

Although the discussions (including discussions) are vaguely summarized, for example, (1) facts for verifying facts,
It can be classified into (2) controversy about each other's viewpoints and ways of thinking, that is, dispute, and (3) debate.

Therefore, there are various reasons why people are interested in the debate. For example, (1) an inquiry into facts, (2) a desire for knowledge,
(3) I just want to express my opinion, (4) I want others to acknowledge my opinion, (5) I want to make my opinion public,
(6) You may want to try and trouble the other person, (7) you want to talk to others, etc. And the debates range from those who don't care, to those who want high-level opponents, or those that have no agreement on how to proceed (arguments with anything) to those requiring strict rules (Intellectual Games).

Therefore, in this embodiment, if the rules and themes of the discussion are different, it is considered as a completely different discussion forum (in this case, it may be called a game), and the current "lobby of the online battle game" is imitated. We will do what we have done in the discussion lobby described below.

Return to the discussion lobby. First, the discussion theme is determined in the discussion lobby (step S5).
More specifically, the debate theme providing means 5 transmits the debate theme list to the terminal 25 of the participant who wants to participate in the debate. As the topic of discussion, type (about ○○, △△
× is possible, etc.), items (current affairs issues, suggestions, claims, ...
Etc.) and various. The person who wants to participate selects one he / she wants to discuss from the list and sends it to the server 1. As a result, the discussion subject is determined. If the participant desires, the debate theme providing means 5 may randomly assign the debate theme to the participant who wishes to participate from among a plurality of debates.

Next, in the discussion lobby, discussion rules for the decided discussion theme are determined (step S7). More specifically, the discussion rule determining means 7 transmits the menu of the discussion rule to the terminal 25 of the applicant who has decided the discussion theme.

The debate rules include (1) basic form / method of debate (that is, which of de facto, debate, debate, etc. is debated), (2) prohibited term, (3) time limit, (4 ) Number of participants, (5) Attributes of the other party (gender, age,
(Birthplace, occupation, educational background, hobbies, etc.), ability restrictions (level designation if opponent is computer) and license presentation, (6)
Selection method of opponent (nomination, random allocation), (7) level to which self attribute is presented to the opponent, (8) Character used when CG is used to convert utterances in discussions into voice, (9) Allowed Number of fouls, (10) Penalties for fouling (immediate disqualification when the number of fouls reaches a predetermined number, that is, disconnection of the line, etc.), (11) May the discussion be disclosed to the audience, or may the audience join the discussion halfway? , (12) Bring-in (preparation) materials, etc.

The participant wishing to participate selects the one he / she desires and sends it to the discussion rule determining means 7. In addition,
If there are other rules desired by the self, those who wish to participate will send them to the discussion rule determination means 7.

The discussion rule determining means 7 determines the discussion rule based on the discussion rule desired by the user. In detail, the discussion rule is determined by permitting only those who have the same discussion rule to participate or adjusting the discussion rule selected by each applicant. The person to discuss may be a computer person provided by the server 1. If the participant wishes, the discussion rule determination means 7 may randomly assign the discussion rule to the participant. In the present embodiment, the discussion theme is decided after the discussion theme is decided, but the discussion theme may be decided after the discussion rule is decided. It is also possible to make more detailed agreements by negotiation with the other party before confirmation. Charges will be made when the other party is confirmed. In addition, by preparing a discussion forum that limits participants 'discussion themes and room to select rules, it is possible to measure the participants' abilities in such unexpected situations.

When the discussion party is decided by the discussion rule determination, it is next determined whether or not the discussion participant has presented the ID (step S9). The ID is the participant's own terminal 25
It is presented by inputting the ID into and sending it to the server 1.

By presenting the ID, discussion is started (step S11). If the ID is not presented in step S9, it is determined whether or not the presentation of the ID is essential for the discussion rule (step S13). If it is essential, the process returns to step S7, and the discussion rule is decided again. If it is not essential, proceed to the discussion start in step S11.

During the debate, the debate rule violation judgment means 9 judges whether or not the debate of each participant violates the predetermined debate rule (step S15).
If you violate the debate rules, you will be warned or sent off. Also, during the debate, the debate process is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not there is a watering debate, a roundabout conversation, or a repetition of past debates (step S17). If so, obtain data for this discussion process (step S1
9), stored in the discussion storage means 15. The monitoring of the violation and the confirmation of the debate process are continued until the debate ends (step S21). In the present embodiment, the following debate support is provided during the debate in addition to the debate support by the judgment of the debate rule violation. (1) Anonymity support The conversion means 11 performs processing for changing the participant's voice while displaying the participant graphics in CG (Computer Graphics). As a result, not only the identities of the participants but also the faces and voices cannot be identified by the participants or the audience. The server 1 has an ID (or a past IP and its I
Participants are identified by the discussion identification ID based on the allocation period of P). If the identification ID of the participant or the discussion ID associated with the past is not announced, there is no clue by which the participant or the audience can identify the participant. However, it is arbitrary to infer from the participants' peculiar behavioral patterns and claims. In addition, the participant's carry-in CG character determined by the discussion rules will be used instead of the ID number. (2) Computer-assisted discussion support When the discussion partner is a computer provided by the discussion progress means 13 of the server 1, the discussion progress means 13 prepares several levels, types, and the like. (3) Win / Loss Support Win / Loss support is peculiar to the debate format, and the discussion progress means 13 of the server 1 determines the win / loss. This judgment is one of the criteria for evaluation by the participants. (4) Development chart display support The discussion progress means 13 supports the discussion by periodically presenting the progress chart of the discussion process, the logical development, etc. to the participants and the audience in the form of a chart. (5) Material carrying support It is possible to bring created materials, quotes from past discussions, etc. into folders in the electronic discussion forum. However, depending on the discussion rules, there are cases where it is not possible or there is a limit to the number and capacity of materials. The discussion proceeding means 13 supports these. (6) Moderator and referee function support The discussion proceeding means 13 has a moderator and referee function. This feature is debate format specific. In addition to performing foul check, in order to facilitate the debate, the participants of the debate also have the authority to do what is prohibited by the debate rules, but all of them are arranged in advance by the rules. The discussion proceeding means 13 prepares several levels, types, etc. of the moderator and the referee. (7) Amusement Support Image Conversion and Voice Conversion Image conversion and voice conversion for the participant to be displayed in CG and for changing the voice of the participant are realized by the conversion means 11. It should be noted that the terminal 25 can also perform these conversions.

This conversion will be described in detail. The moving picture of the person photographed by the camera is sent from the terminal 25 to the conversion means 11 and converted into a CG image in real time and at the same time converted into a sound. This makes it impossible to identify the participants, ensuring the anonymity of the participants and enabling showups. The character of the CG image can be selected from those provided by the discussion proceeding means 13 and also enables the participant to “take in a unique character” by inputting predetermined image data into the discussion proceeding means 13 in an arbitrary format. . In this case, if the unique character is managed by the ID, the participants can be identified while maintaining anonymity.

The CG character operation / deformed over action etc. conversion means 11 by voice or the like is used for the above-mentioned CG image character depending on the voice condition of the participants (specifically, the voice pitch, tone, intonation, etc.). The facial expression, voice (tone), and movement can be operated.
In this case, the facial expression photography by the above-mentioned camera is not necessary. For the operation rules, automatic setting and manual setting by participants are provided. For example, when the voice gets louder, the character takes over actions such as blowing out syrup, turning the desk over, and speaking in a calm tone without inflection.
It suddenly turns into a face with glasses and speaks while taking the peculiar action of lifting the glasses with a finger, and if it does not make a sound for a predetermined period (or if it does not hit a hammer), it faces the sockpo and is in the sky above. The sound is also deformed like the CG character. In addition, instead of voice operation, by selecting an icon displayed on the display (for example, an icon may be prepared for each deformed motion of a predetermined character) or operating a controller on hand, The motion may be displayed to the other party. In this case, it is possible to control in real time according to one's intention, but the skill level of an existing fighting game is required.

Further, by recording the measured tone of the voice together with the discussion process, it becomes possible to inform the action (verbal behavior) pattern analysis result such as which part became louder and which part was choked. . These are used as materials for the participant's ability analysis evaluation by the evaluation means 22.

Physical information sensing This is sensed on the terminal 25 side and sent to the discussion proceeding means 13. Measure the participant's pulse, heartbeat, body temperature, etc.,
It can be input to the discussion proceeding means 13, and the CG character can be operated by these signals. For example, it represents a deformed excited state when the pulse or heartbeat rises. In addition, by recording these measured signals together with the discussion process, it is possible to analyze the physical reaction pattern during the discussion process, such as where the pulse has risen or the heartbeat has increased, so that the results can be communicated. . These are used as materials for the participant's ability analysis evaluation by the evaluation means 22. The above is discussion support.

Returning to the explanation of the flow chart of FIG. The discussion supported by this embodiment is stored in the discussion storage unit 15. What is stored is not only the content of the speech of the participant, but also the data about the participant obtained in the discussion, such as the intonation of the voice being spoken and the CG reflecting the emotion of the participant.

In step S21, it is determined that the discussion has ended. If there is a time limit for the discussion, confirm the intention to extend the discussion before ending the discussion automatically. When the discussion is over, information and knowledge from the discussion is automatically collected. These data are stored in the database 17. Concerning the processing of these collections, consent is obtained from the participants when the system is installed. The information / knowledge collection has the following contents. (1) The knowledge obtained from the discussion result or process and the knowledge derived from it are accumulated and made into a database. This gives us new ideas and intellectual property. (2) Perform indirect (secret) consumer monitoring by extracting information (preference, values, etc.) in a plurality of participants (samples) having a predetermined attribute. Get the consumer's real information from the conversation. Indirect interviews by Sakura are also possible. (3) Collect negative tacit knowledge (misunderstandings, prejudices, rumors, rumors). (4) Collect actual data on how to talk and how to communicate. We will utilize this for artificial communication systems and artificial intelligence that can interact. Of course, it is possible to feed back to the computer discussion presented by this embodiment.

When the discussion is completed in step S21, the content of the discussion and the participant's ability can be automatically analyzed and evaluated. These data are stored in the database 17. Regarding the processing of these analyses, consent is obtained from the participants when the system is installed. The analytical evaluation will be described below. If it is desired to obtain an evaluation in step S23, the evaluation means 21 analyzes and evaluates the content of the discussion based on the data stored in the discussion storage means 15, etc., and the evaluation means 22 analyzes and evaluates the ability of the participant. It Evaluation data can be acquired by these (step S25). The evaluation data can be notified to the participants via the terminal 25. The evaluation of the participants is as follows. (1) Discussion ability evaluation Quantify and notify (absolute evaluation). (2) Person evaluation (through dialogue) Digitize and notify (absolute evaluation). (3) Evaluation by attribute When a participant inputs a predetermined person attribute, discussion ability evaluation and person evaluation are performed for various attributes and notified (relative evaluation). Attributes include gender, age, place of origin, occupation, educational background, hobbies, and the like. These attributes can be registered in the server 1 if desired. (4) Thinking pattern / verbal behavior pattern Participants' standard patterns are determined and notified. (5) Evaluation of debate process The content and process of debate are analyzed and evaluated at each debate. This makes it possible to confirm that there are water discussions, dignified discussions, repeated discussions in the past, and new content that has never existed before. Although it is reflected in the individual evaluation, the discussion itself is evaluated.

The content of the discussion will be evaluated based on (1) to (4) of the above information / knowledge collection and (1) to (5) of the participant evaluation.

Now, a flow in the case where a participant desires to obtain evaluation data (discussion contents and evaluation data of the participant) will be described with reference to FIG. First, the discussion lobby is read out to the terminal 25 in steps S1 and S3 (FIG. 3). And the participant's ID or past IP and its I
The discussion identification ID based on the allocation period of P is input (step S27).

The participant selects an evaluation item to be acquired (step S29) and acquires the evaluation data on his / her terminal 25 (step S31). If there is another evaluation item to be acquired, the process returns to step S29, and if not, the process ends.

As can be seen from the above-mentioned anonymity support and entertainment support, this embodiment basically maintains anonymity.
Participants are identified by an arbitrary ID number (similar to that which can be assigned without registration to identify an individual when using the present embodiment, which may be combined with a password). As a result, the participants can obtain the evaluation data at any time, and thus they can anonymously receive the relative evaluation, which changes depending on the transition of the sample group after their own discussion, and the integral evaluation through multiple times of discussion.

When it is desired to refuse the server 1 side from being evaluated with the same ID, the identification is performed by the "server 1 usage period and the IP address (usage history) at that time". In this case, the participant side also records the usage history on some recording medium (memory card, IC card, DVD, HD). Unlike the case of ID identification, the server 1 side does not have information regarding “connection of usage history”. Similarly, assign an identification ID to any discussion result,
Manage that assessment. Conversely, it is also possible to present attributes and register IDs.

The medium in which the identification ID or the usage history is recorded is a license that guarantees the evaluation level of the participants. It is possible to set a discussion forum that cannot be used (cannot participate) unless the evaluation level is presented in the license. Of course, it is also effective when seeking participants above a certain level.

Finally, according to this embodiment, the discussion can be browsed. Each discussion can be viewed (watched) by the audience for free or for a fee, as in the existing network games. A spectator entrance will be provided in the discussion lobby. When browsing in real time, the discussion delivery means 19 delivers the discussion delivered to the participants to the viewers (spectators).

On the other hand, the past discussion data is stored and managed in the discussion storage means 15 and the database 17 together with the attribute information such as the evaluation. With a unique search engine, you can search and browse by discussion date, rule, theme, discussion evaluation, participant's attribute, level (when there is explicit permission of the participant), etc. Alternatively, it can be easily browsed with a dedicated browser. Although past logs such as existing bulletin boards can be viewed free of charge, this system can be viewed at the viewing level (step by step,
There is also a free browsing level) this is,
This is because they have added value beyond the mere "voice chat" due to the entertainment characteristics based on the entertainment support described above, the knowledgeization and participant evaluation described below.

[0053]

As described above, according to the discussion support apparatus of the present invention, by encouraging the participants of the discussion to comply with the discussion rules, "expectation and anxiety" for the discussion held by each participant.
Since it can be shared, the discussion can be activated.

Further, according to the discussion storage device of the present invention, it is possible to collect information and knowledge included in the activated discussion and evaluate the participants of the discussion.

Further, according to the discussion evaluation apparatus according to the present invention, it is possible to evaluate the content of an active discussion and the persons who participated in the discussion, which are performed under a predetermined discussion rule.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a configuration of a server including a discussion support device, a discussion storage device, and a discussion evaluation device according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a network to which a server according to the present embodiment is connected.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the server according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the server according to the present embodiment (when only evaluation data is acquired after the fact).

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... server 3 ... Communication means 5 ... Means for providing discussion theme 7-Discussion rule decision means 9 ... Discussion Rule Violation Judgment Means 11 ... Conversion means 13 ... Means of debate 15-Discussion storage means 17 ... Database 19: Discussion delivery method 20 ... ID management means 21 ... Discussion content analysis and evaluation means 22 ... Participant ability analysis and evaluation means 23 ... Internet 25 ... Terminal

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A decision means for predetermining a discussion rule that a participant complies with when discussing using a network, and a discussion sent via the network after the decision rule is decided by the decision means. A discussion support device, comprising: a reception unit that performs the discussion, and a determination unit that determines whether or not the discussion received by the reception unit violates the discussion rule determined by the determination unit. 2. The discussion support apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising conversion means for displaying the participants in a CG display and changing the voice of the speech of the participants. 3. The discussion support device according to claim 2, wherein the conversion unit has a function of reflecting the emotion of the participant in the discussion in the CG and the converted voice. 4. A decision means for predetermining a discussion rule to be followed by the participant when a discussion is made using the network, and a discussion sent via the network after the decision rule is decided by the decision means. And a storage unit for storing the discussion received by the reception unit. 5. A decision means for predetermining a discussion rule that a participant complies with when discussing using a network, and a discussion sent via the network after the decision rule is decided by the decision means. A discussion evaluation device comprising: a reception unit that performs the evaluation, and an evaluation unit that evaluates the content of the discussion received by the reception unit. 6. Determining means for predetermining a discussion rule to be followed by a participant when debating using a network, and receiving a discussion sent via the network after the discussion rule is determined by the determining means. A discussion evaluation device, comprising: a reception unit that performs the evaluation, and an evaluation unit that evaluates the participants of the discussion received by the reception unit.