JP2004264780A - Learning service terminal, learning server system, and learning service server - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve a problem in which a child finds it difficult to perform operation or study alone when making use of a learning service or the like that can be used through the Internet for example. <P>SOLUTION: The learning service terminal to be provided is composed of an input/output section that inputs/outputs the learning service so as to make it ready to be used, a learning service control signal forming section that forms control signals necessary for using the learning service, and a control parameter acquiring section that acquires a control parameter for the purpose of controlling the learning service control signal forming section. With the control parameter preliminarily set by an instructor including the child's parent using the learning service terminal as above, the learning can be implemented in accordance with the setting. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a learning service terminal for receiving a learning service, a learning server device for providing a learning service, and a learning service server.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, learning services using the Internet, broadcasting, and the like have been provided (for example, see Non-Patent Document 1). Those who study using such a learning service can study at their own pace, or can study at home without going to school or a study cram school. Therefore, for example, when the learner is a child, the child does not need to go out at night or the like, and the guardian can be relieved.
[0003]
[Non-patent document 1]
The Open University of Japan, homepage, Internet <URL: http: // www. u-air. ac. jp / ＞
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in order to use the learning service using the Internet or broadcasting, it is necessary for the user to correctly understand his / her own academic ability. In addition, it is necessary to advance learning according to a learning plan according to one's academic ability, and self-management becomes necessary. Therefore, learners need to maintain their motivation for learning.
[0004]
In addition, when using the Internet learning service, it is difficult for a young person such as a child to input an Internet URL. In addition, in order for a young person to use a learning service provided on the Internet or the like, a device for drawing a learner's attention to the learning service is particularly necessary.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and a learning service terminal that sets a learning content in advance by a parent or the like and uses a learning service according to the setting, and a learning service terminal according to the setting. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a learning server device and a learning service server that provide a service. In addition, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a learning service terminal, a learning server device, and a learning service server that prevent a possibility of lack of concentration for learning and encourage a learner to learn in order to study at a place other than a school. And
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve this problem, the present invention obtains a control parameter, generates a learning service control signal necessary for using a learning service based on the control parameter, and makes a learning service available. Provide a service terminal.
[0007]
With this, the instructor sets the control parameters, so that the learner can perform learning according to the settings. In particular, instructors such as parents who have a good understanding of the learner's personality and surroundings set control parameters according to the learner's personality, physical condition, situation, etc., and in some cases, in place of learners who are not accustomed to operation. By doing so, the learner can perform learning according to the settings.
[0008]
Further, a learning service selection signal for selecting a learning service based on the control parameter may be generated.
[0009]
As a result, it is possible to set the learner to learn using a plurality of learning services.
[0010]
Further, the present invention provides a learning server device that acquires user identification information, acquires control parameters based on the user identification information, and transmits the control parameters.
[0011]
As a result, it is possible to store the settings to be learned by the learner on the server side and perform the learning.
[0012]
The control parameters may be changed using a terminal device such as a mobile phone or a personal computer.
[0013]
This allows a parent or the like to change the content to be learned from whereabouts.
[0014]
Further, during learning, a learning service terminal is provided in which a function such as a home electric appliance is stopped or a predetermined contact is made to a parent or the like if no input / output is performed for the learning service.
[0015]
As a result, the learner concentrates on learning.
[0016]
In addition, a learning service server that distributes the rank of one's own and the rank of another person each time an answer is given to each question of the test, or distributes an image of another person who is learning or an image symbolizing another person. I will provide a.
[0017]
Thereby, the competitiveness of the learner is stimulated, and the motivation to learn is maintained.
[0018]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to these embodiments at all, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the gist thereof.
[0019]
(Summary of the Invention)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of the present invention. In the present invention, the learning service terminal 101 and the learning service servers 102, 103, 104 are connected via a communication line 105. Thus, the learning service terminal 101 can receive the learning service provided by the learning service server 102 or the like. A specific example of the learning service terminal is a personal computer. Further, an application program running on a personal computer may function as a learning service terminal. The application program may be a dedicated program for receiving a learning service, a software system, or a general-purpose program such as an Internet browser. A specific example of the learning service server is a web server that provides a web service. Therefore, for example, the learning service terminal and the learning service server communicate with each other by a protocol based on HTTP, and the learning service is provided to the learning service terminal.
[0020]
Note that the learning service server may be operating inside the learning service terminal. For example, when the learning service terminal is a personal computer, there is a case where a program for using the learning service is installed in the personal computer.
[0021]
FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating the configuration of the learning service terminal 101 in more detail. The learning service terminal has a learning agent 201 and a client 202. The learning agent gives an instruction for receiving the provision of the learning service at the learning service terminal. The operation of the learning agent is set in advance by a leader or a guardian of a person who receives the provision of the learning service at the learning service terminal. The client is, for example, an Internet browser.
[0022]
FIG. 2A illustrates a mode in which the learning agent 201 relays communication between the client 202 and the learning service servers 102, 103, and 104. In this manner, the learning agent takes the initiative in providing the learning service to the client, or analyzing the communication between the client and the learning service server, thereby improving the learning progress of the learner. , Learning results, degree of concentration on learning, etc. can be detected.
[0023]
FIG. 2B illustrates an example in which the learning agent 201 and the client 202 are arranged in parallel. Thus, for example, when the link displayed by the mail client is clicked, the learning agent 201 performs the following operations, such as the operation of the mail client and the browser when the web page indicated by the link is displayed on the browser screen. By giving an instruction to the client 202, the client 202 starts using the learning service. If necessary, the learning agent makes an inquiry to the learning service server about the learning progress of the learner and the learning result. This mode is suitable when the communication protocol between the learning service server and the client is not unified among a plurality of learning service servers.
[0024]
FIG. 3 shows an example of a screen display for the learning agent 201 to give a learning instruction to the learner. A character 301 gives an instruction to a learner using a balloon 302. By using a character with which the learner has a close feeling, a younger person can learn spontaneously.
[0025]
FIG. 4 shows an outline of another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, personal settings 404 are included in the learning server device 402. Further, the learning server device 402 includes a learning agent data conversion unit 405.
[0026]
For example, when a member ID of a learning service and a password for use are input from a learning service terminal 401 connected through a communication line 403, the learning server device 402 performs authentication. Based on this authentication, the learning agent data conversion unit 405 acquires the personal setting 404 and provides the set learning service to the user indicated by the member ID. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 4, an image of the selection screen or data for generating the selection screen is transmitted to the learning service terminal 401 so that the user can select from the set learning services. . At this time, an image of the selection screen that speaks to the user of the learning service using the image of the character may be used.
[0027]
(Embodiment 1 (mainly corresponding to claim 1))
FIG. 5 illustrates a functional block diagram of the learning service terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, a learning service terminal that obtains a control parameter in order to generate a learning service control signal required to use a learning service is provided.
[0028]
(Embodiment 1: Configuration)
The learning service terminal 500 according to the present embodiment includes an input / output unit 501, a learning service control signal generation unit 502, and a control parameter acquisition unit 503.
[0029]
An “input / output unit” 501 inputs and outputs a learning service provided from a learning service server arranged on a network. "Input and output of the learning service so that it can be used" means that the content of the content provided as a learning service is output so that the user of the learning service can enjoy it. This means that necessary information can be input. For example, a content for explaining the content of a certain unit is displayed, and the user of the learning service inputs, using a keyboard or a mouse, whether or not the content is understood.
[0030]
The “learning service control signal generation unit” 502 generates a learning service control signal required by the learning service server and required for using the learning service. Examples of the learning service control signal include a control signal indicating an operation start or / and termination command of the input / output unit 501, a learning service control signal indicating a URL of the learning service, and an authentication for use when using the learning service. There are a control signal for prompting the user of the learning service to input a member ID and a password, a control signal indicating a member ID and a password determined by control parameters described later, and the like. Note that the learning service control signal generation unit 502 may be interpreted as constituting the learning agent described above.
[0031]
The “control parameter acquisition unit” 503 acquires a control parameter for controlling the learning service control signal generation unit 502. For example, the control parameters may be obtained from a storage medium storing the control parameters. Further, the control parameter may be obtained from a unit that generates the control parameter. The control parameter acquired by the control parameter acquisition unit 503 is set by the instructor of the person who uses the learning service terminal 500 (for example, when the person who uses the learning service terminal 500 is a child), It is mainly assumed in the present invention that the control parameter is obtained by the control parameter obtaining unit 503 based on the setting. Although "some setting" is written, this includes, for example, recording a control parameter on a recording medium, performing setting for generating the control parameter, and the like. This control parameter acquisition unit 503 may be interpreted to constitute the learning agent described above together with the learning service control signal generation unit 502.
[0032]
The control parameters may be represented in a human-readable format by a character string, for example. Alternatively, the data may be represented in a format that cannot be read by humans as it is by a data structure (for example, a structure, a class instance, or the like) used in a programming language.
[0033]
(Embodiment 1: Example of control parameter and learning service control signal)
FIG. 6 shows examples of control parameters and learning service control signals. The control parameters 601 specify a learning start time, a learning time, a host name of a learning service server, a member ID, a password, and the like. Such control parameters are acquired by the control parameter acquisition unit 503, and the learning service control signal generation unit 502 is controlled by the control parameters, so that the learning service control signal 602 indicating the operation start / end command of the input unit, the learning service And a learning service control signal 603 indicating a member ID and a password for authentication. These learning service control signals control, for example, the operation of the input / output unit 501 or are transmitted to the learning service server.
[0034]
(Embodiment 1: Relationship between input / output unit and learning service control signal generation unit)
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between the input / output unit 501 and the learning service control signal generation unit 502. In FIG. 5, writing is performed such that there is no relationship between the input / output unit 501 and the learning service control signal generation unit 502. However, irrelevance should not be construed as essential to the invention. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 7A, in the present invention, the input / output unit 501 exists between the learning service server and the learning service control signal generation unit 502, and the learning service server and the learning service control Communication with the signal generation unit 502 may be mediated. As illustrated in FIG. 7B, the learning service control signal generation unit 502 exists between the learning service server and the input / output unit 501, and performs communication between the learning service server and the input / output unit 501. It may be arranged to mediate. In the following embodiment, a functional block diagram having no relation between the input / output unit 501 and the learning service control signal generation unit 502 may be shown. However, even in such a case, the input / output unit 501 may be used. It should not be construed that there is no relationship between the learning service control signal generator 502 and the learning service control signal generator 502.
[0035]
(Embodiment 1: Process Flow)
FIG. 8 exemplifies a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the learning service terminal according to the present embodiment. The flowchart illustrated in FIG. 8 mainly relates to processing of the learning service control signal generation unit 502 and the control parameter acquisition unit 503.
[0036]
In step S801, a control parameter is acquired by the control parameter acquisition unit 503. In step S802, a learning service control signal generation unit 502 generates a learning service control signal.
[0037]
Note that the input / output unit 501 may operate after the processing of the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 8 is performed. Alternatively, the input / output unit 501 may be operating before the processing of the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 8 is performed. Alternatively, the processing of the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 8 and the operation of the input / output unit 501 may be performed in parallel or in parallel.
[0038]
(Embodiment 1: Realization by Program)
The learning service terminal according to the present embodiment can be realized by a program. In that case, FIG. 5 or FIG. 7 illustrates a module configuration diagram of the program. That is, such a program is a program for causing a computer to execute an input / output step, a learning service control signal generation step, and a control parameter acquisition step.
[0039]
The “input / output step” is a step for realizing the function of the input / output unit 501. The “learning service control signal generation step” is a step for realizing the function of the learning service control signal generation unit 502. The “control parameter acquisition step” is a step for realizing the function of the control parameter acquisition unit 503.
[0040]
(Embodiment 1: Learning service providing method)
Further, the learning service terminal or the program according to the present embodiment is a terminal or a program for using a learning service providing method including an input / output step, a learning service control signal generating step, and a control parameter obtaining step.
[0041]
For example, the “input / output step” is a step for operating the input / output unit 501. The “learning service control signal generation step” is a step for operating the learning service control signal generation unit 502. The “control parameter obtaining step” is a step for operating the control parameter obtaining unit 503.
[0042]
The terminal or the program for using the learning service providing method is not limited to the learning service terminal or the program of the present invention.
[0043]
(Embodiment 1: Main effects)
According to the present embodiment, the generation of the learning service control signal for using the learning service can be controlled by acquiring the control parameters. Therefore, for example, when the parent performs the setting for acquiring the control parameter by the learning service terminal, it is possible to control the use of the learning service server of the child.
[0044]
(Embodiment 2 (mainly corresponding to claim 2))
FIG. 9 illustrates a functional block diagram of a learning service terminal according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. In the present embodiment, learning for acquiring a control parameter to generate a learning service selection signal required to select a learning service and a learning service control signal required to use the learning service. A service terminal is provided.
[0045]
(Embodiment 2: Configuration)
The learning service terminal 900 according to the present embodiment includes an input / output unit 901, a learning service selection unit 902, a learning service selection signal generation unit 904, a learning service selection signal generation unit 903, and a control parameter acquisition unit 905. Have.
[0046]
An “input / output unit” 901 inputs and outputs a learning service provided from a learning service server arranged on the network. As described in the first embodiment, “input and output of the learning service so that it can be used” means that the content of the content provided as the learning service is output so that the user of the learning service can enjoy it. This means that the user can input information necessary for using the learning service.
[0047]
The “learning service selecting unit” 902 is a unit for selecting a learning service to be used in the input / output unit 901. For example, the learning service selection unit 902 displays a list of selectable learning services on the input / output unit 901 and acquires the result selected by the user of the learning service terminal 900.
[0048]
The “learning service control signal generation unit” 903 generates a learning service control signal requested by the learning service server and required for using the learning service.
[0049]
A “learning service selection signal generation unit” 904 generates a learning service selection signal required for the learning service selection unit 902 to select a learning service. The learning service selection signal indicates, for example, an option of the learning service presented by the learning service selecting unit 902, or represents image information displayed together with the option on the input / output unit 901 when the selection is performed.
[0050]
The “control parameter obtaining unit” 905 obtains control parameters for controlling the learning service control signal generation unit 903 and / or the learning service selection signal generation unit 904. That is, a control parameter for controlling one or both of the learning service control signal generator 903 and the learning service selection signal generator 904 is obtained. As described in the first embodiment, for example, the control parameters may be obtained from a storage medium in which the control parameters are stored. Further, the control parameter may be obtained from a unit that generates the control parameter.
[0051]
The control parameter acquired by the control parameter acquisition unit 905 is set by the instructor of the person who uses the learning service terminal 900 (for example, when the person who uses the learning service terminal 900 is a child), It is mainly assumed in the present invention that the control parameter acquisition unit 905 acquires the control parameter based on the setting.
[0052]
(Embodiment 2: Relationship between input / output unit, learning service selection unit, and learning service control signal generation unit)
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a relationship among the input / output unit 901, the learning service selection unit 902, and the learning service control signal generation unit 903. In FIG. 9, writing is performed such that there is no relation between the input / output unit 901 and other units. However, irrelevance should not be construed as essential to the invention. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 10A, even if the input / output unit 901 exists between the learning service server and the learning service selection unit 902, and the learning service server and the learning service control signal generation unit 903, for example. Good.
[0053]
As illustrated in FIG. 10B, a learning service control signal generation unit 902 exists between the learning service server and the input / output unit 901, and the learning service selection unit 902 and the learning service server May be directly communicable. In the case illustrated in FIG. 10B, the learning service selecting unit 902 may perform a screen display or an input operation on its own to acquire the result of the selection of the user of the learning service terminal 900. . In an embodiment described later, a functional block diagram in which there is no relationship between the input / output unit 901 and the learning service selection unit 902 may be shown. However, as described here, the input / output unit 901 is used. It is not essential that there is no relationship between the learning service selection unit 902 and the learning service selection unit 902, and the relationship may be interpreted as having the relationship illustrated in FIGS. 10A and 10B.
[0054]
(Embodiment 2: Example of control parameter, learning service control signal, and learning service selection signal)
FIG. 11 shows examples of the control parameter, the learning service control signal, and the learning service selection signal. For example, assume that there are a plurality of control parameters 1101, 1102, and 1103. If these control parameters correspond to the subject, a signal for selecting the subject is generated as the learning service selection signal 1104. When the subject is selected, the control parameters are determined. Based on the determined control parameters, for example, a learning service control signal 1105 indicating a member ID and a password for authentication is generated.
[0055]
(Embodiment 2: Process Flow)
FIG. 12 exemplifies a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the learning service terminal according to the present embodiment. The flowchart illustrated in FIG. 12 mainly relates to the processing of the control parameter acquisition unit 905, the learning service selection signal generation unit 904, and the learning service control signal generation unit 903.
[0056]
In step S1201, a control parameter is acquired by the control parameter acquisition unit 905. In step S1202, a learning service selection signal generation unit 904 generates a learning service selection signal. In step S1203, the learning service control signal generation unit 903 generates a learning service control signal.
[0057]
In the flowchart of FIG. 12, it is assumed that the control parameter controls both the learning service control signal generation unit 904 and the learning service selection signal generation unit 903. When only one of the learning service control signal generation unit 904 and the learning service selection signal generation unit 903 is controlled, step S1202 or step S1203 is not executed accordingly.
[0058]
(Embodiment 2: Realization by Program)
The learning service terminal according to the present embodiment can be realized by a program. In that case, FIG. 9 or FIG. 10 illustrates a module configuration diagram of the program. That is, such a program is a program for causing a computer to execute an input / output step, a learning service control signal generation step, a control parameter acquisition step, a learning service selection step, and a learning service selection signal generation step. is there.
[0059]
The “input / output step” is a step for realizing the function of the input / output unit 901. The “learning service control signal generation step” is a step for realizing the function of the learning service control signal generation unit 903. The “control parameter acquisition step” is a step for realizing the function of the control parameter acquisition unit 905. The “learning service selection step” is a step for realizing the function of the learning service selection unit 902. The “learning service selection signal generation step” is a step for realizing the function of the learning service selection signal generation unit 904.
[0060]
(Embodiment 2: Learning service providing method)
Further, the learning service terminal or the program according to the present embodiment has a learning including an input / output step, a learning service control signal generating step, a control parameter obtaining step, a learning service selecting step, and a learning service selecting signal generating step. It may be regarded as a terminal or a program for using the service providing method.
[0061]
For example, the “input / output step” is a step for operating the input / output unit 901. The “learning service control signal generation step” is a step for operating the learning service control signal generation unit 903. The “control parameter acquisition step” is a step for operating the control parameter acquisition unit 905. The “learning service selection step” is a step for operating the learning service selection unit 902. The “learning service selection signal generation step” is a step for operating the learning service selection signal generation unit 904.
[0062]
The terminal or the program for using the learning service providing method is not limited to the learning service terminal or the program of the present invention.
[0063]
(Embodiment 2: Main effects)
According to the present embodiment, even when there are a plurality of learning services, the learning service can be selected from the learning services by the learning service selection unit for selecting the learning services. Thus, when the learner is tired of using a specific learning service, for example, by selecting another learning service, the user can change his / her mood and thereby improve the efficiency of learning. In addition, if the technology for switching and using multiple services like a child is inexperienced or lacks self-management ability for learning, the services are switched with an easy-to-understand user interface or based on the judgment of the instructor. Enables switching.
[0064]
Which of the learning services can be selected is controlled by the control parameter, so that the parent or the like sets the control parameter in advance, so that learning according to the intention of the parent is performed.
[0065]
(Embodiment 3 (mainly corresponding to claim 3))
Embodiment 3 of the present invention relates to a learning service terminal having a unit for generating a control parameter.
[0066]
(Embodiment 3: Configuration)
FIG. 13 illustrates a functional block diagram of the learning service terminal according to the present embodiment. The configuration of the learning service terminal illustrated in FIG. 13 is such that the learning service terminal 500 according to the first embodiment further includes a control parameter generation unit 1301.
[0067]
The “control parameter generator” 1301 generates a control parameter. Examples of the generation mode include, for example, duplicating control parameters recorded on a recording medium, and converting and generating data written in a human-readable format. Note that the generated control parameters are acquired by the control parameter acquisition unit 503.
[0068]
(Embodiment 3: Process Flow)
FIG. 14 exemplifies a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing of the learning service terminal whose functional block diagram is illustrated in FIG. 13.
[0069]
In step S1401, a control parameter is generated by the control parameter generation unit 1301. In step S1402, the generated control parameters are acquired by the control parameter acquisition unit 503. In step S1403, a learning service control signal generation unit 502 generates a learning service control signal.
[0070]
(Embodiment 3: Another configuration)
FIG. 15 illustrates a functional block diagram of another configuration of the learning service terminal according to the present embodiment. The configuration of the learning service terminal illustrated in FIG. 15 is such that the learning service terminal 900 according to the second embodiment further includes a control parameter generation unit 1501.
[0071]
(Embodiment 3: Process Flow)
FIG. 16 exemplifies a functional block diagram illustrating a processing flow of the learning service terminal whose functional block diagram is illustrated in FIG. 15.
[0072]
In step S1601, a control parameter is generated by the control parameter generation unit 1501. In step S1602, the generated control parameters are acquired by the control parameter acquisition unit 905. In step S1603, a learning service selection signal generation unit 904 generates a learning service selection signal. In step S1604, a learning service control signal generation unit 903 generates a learning service control signal.
[0073]
In the flowchart of FIG. 16, it is assumed that the control parameter controls both the learning service control signal generation unit 904 and the learning service selection signal generation unit 903. When only one of the learning service control signal generation unit 904 and the learning service selection signal generation unit 903 is controlled, step S1603 or step S1604 is not executed accordingly.
[0074]
(Embodiment 3: Main effects)
According to the present embodiment, for example, the control parameters can be described in a human-readable format, and the description can be converted by the control parameter generation unit into control parameters that can be obtained by the control parameter acquisition unit. Become.
[0075]
In addition, the control parameter itself or a description for generating the control parameter can be recorded in a storage medium, and the control parameter can be generated based on the description. Need not be near the learning service terminal.
[0076]
(Embodiment 4 (mainly corresponding to claim 4))
Embodiment 4 of the present invention provides a learning service terminal in which information for generating a control parameter is held.
[0077]
(Embodiment 4: Configuration (1))
FIG. 17 illustrates a functional block diagram of the learning service terminal according to the present embodiment. The learning service terminal whose function block diagram is illustrated in FIG. 17 is the learning service terminal according to the third embodiment, and the control parameter generation unit 1301 of the learning service terminal based on the configuration of the learning service terminal according to the first embodiment performs control. The configuration includes a parameter generation information holding unit 1701.
[0078]
The “control parameter generation information holding unit” 1701 holds control parameter generation information. "Control parameter generation information" is information for generating a control parameter. For example, the control parameter may be the control parameter itself, or the control parameter may be in a human-readable format. Alternatively, when the control parameters are in a human-readable format, the control parameter generation information may be made easier to read using a macro or the like.
[0079]
The length of time that the control parameter generation information is held by the control parameter generation information holding unit 1701 does not matter. It may be kept permanently or may be kept only for a short time. For example, the data may be permanently recorded on a hard disk device or a non-rewritable medium, or may be temporarily stored in a semiconductor memory until the power is turned off.
[0080]
(Embodiment 4: Configuration (Part 2))
FIG. 18 illustrates another functional block diagram of the learning service terminal according to the present embodiment. The learning service terminal whose functional block diagram is illustrated in FIG. 18 is the learning service terminal according to the third embodiment, and the control parameter generation unit 1301 of the learning service terminal based on the configuration of the learning service terminal according to the second embodiment performs control. The configuration includes a parameter generation information holding unit 1701.
[0081]
(Embodiment 4: Process Flow)
The processing flow of the learning service terminal according to the present embodiment is basically the same as that of the third embodiment, and is illustrated in the flowcharts illustrated in FIGS. 14 and 16. The only difference is that the control parameters are generated by reading the control parameter generation information from the control parameter generation information holding unit 1701 when generating the control parameters.
[0082]
(Embodiment 4: Main effects)
According to the present embodiment, the information for generating the control parameters is held, so that the setting of the use of the learning service may be different from the setting of the use of the learning service. Thus, for example, while the child goes to school, the parent makes settings, and the parent can go home after the child has returned home, so that the learning service can be used even if the parent goes out.
[0083]
(Embodiment 5 (mainly corresponding to claim 5))
In the fifth embodiment of the present invention, a learning service terminal to which information serving as a trigger to start generation of a control parameter is output is provided.
[0084]
(Embodiment 5: Configuration (1))
FIG. 19 illustrates a functional block diagram of the learning service terminal according to the present embodiment. In the configuration of the learning service terminal whose functional block diagram is illustrated in FIG. 17, the control parameter generation unit 1301 of the learning service terminal of the fourth embodiment whose functional block diagram is illustrated in FIG. 17 further includes a generation promotion information output unit 1901. It has a configuration.
[0085]
"Generation promotion information output means" 1901 outputs the generation promotion information. “Generation promotion information” is information that is displayed to a user of the learning service and includes an image for promoting generation of control parameters.
[0086]
For example, it is information including a message urging a user of the learning service terminal to start using the learning service. When the user of the learning service performs an operation indicating that the use of the learning service is approved in accordance with the generation promotion information, generation of a control parameter is started, and a learning service control signal is generated. Is started.
[0087]
(Embodiment 5: Configuration (Part 2))
FIG. 20 illustrates another functional block diagram of the learning service terminal according to the present embodiment. The configuration of the learning service terminal whose functional block diagram is exemplified in FIG. 20 is such that the control parameter generation unit 1301 of the learning service terminal whose functional block diagram is exemplified in FIG. 18 has the generation promotion information output unit 2001. It has become.
[0088]
(Embodiment 5: Process flow)
The processing flow of the learning service terminal according to the present embodiment is basically the same as that of the fourth embodiment. However, the following points are different. That is, first, the generation promotion information is output by the generation promotion information output means, and the user of the learning service terminal operates an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse to start the use of the learning service. When asserted, control parameter generation begins.
[0089]
The reading of the control parameter generation information may be performed before the generation promotion information is output. Alternatively, the control parameter generation information may be read after the generation promotion information is output.
[0090]
(Embodiment 5: Main effects)
According to the present embodiment, the use of the learning service can be promoted by outputting the generation promotion information.
[0091]
(Embodiment 6 (mainly corresponding to claim 6))
According to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, in the fifth embodiment, the generation promotion information includes image information indicating an expression having an effect of appealing to human emotions and emotions, for example, like image information of a character. It is an embodiment. An example of such image information is the image illustrated in FIG.
[0092]
(Embodiment 6: Configuration)
The present embodiment has a configuration in which the image included in the generation promotion information of the fifth embodiment includes an image expressing a facial expression.
[0093]
"Expression" expresses emotions and emotions. For example, it is expressed by a human face, an animal face, an inanimate face such as a virtual creature or a robot, or the like. Therefore, in the present embodiment, images such as humans, animals, virtual creatures, and inanimate objects are included in the generation promotion information. The expression of the facial expression is not limited to the use of the face. For example, an emotion or emotion may be expressed by a human back. In addition, the word “expression” should not be interpreted narrowly, because the emotions and emotions of the person who arranged the stones can be expressed depending on the arrangement of the stones.
[0094]
(Embodiment 6: Main effects)
According to the present embodiment, since an image representing a facial expression is included in the generation promotion information, it is easy to attract children's interest, and it is possible to motivate learning. When learning is not easily started, for example, it is possible to forcibly start learning by using an expression that gradually gets angry. Furthermore, it can be used as an aid for information transmission means for a user who has insufficient language skills, such as an infant.
[0095]
(Embodiment 7 (mainly corresponding to claim 7))
In the seventh embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a learning service terminal according to the fifth or sixth embodiment, which acquires information for controlling a generation promotion information output unit.
[0096]
(Embodiment 7: Configuration (1))
FIG. 21 illustrates a functional block diagram of the learning service terminal according to the present embodiment. The learning service terminal whose functional block diagram is illustrated in FIG. 21 is the learning service terminal whose functional block diagram is illustrated in FIG. 19 in the fifth or sixth embodiment, and further includes a generation promotion information output control information acquisition unit 2101. It is a configuration that has.
[0097]
The “generation promotion information output control information acquisition unit” 2101 acquires the generation promotion information output control information. “Generation promotion information output control information” is information for controlling the generation promotion information output unit 1901.
[0098]
The generation promotion information output control information is, for example, information for controlling the output mode of a message prompting the user of the learning service terminal to start using the learning service, the content of the message, and the like.
[0099]
FIG. 22 shows an example of a screen displayed by the generation promotion information output control information acquisition unit 2101 to acquire the generation promotion information output control information. Such a screen asks the male voice whether to encourage the user of the learning service terminal to encourage the user to use the learning service or to start using the learning service with voice. It is possible to input a designation such as whether to make a voice or a female voice.
[0100]
(Embodiment 7: Configuration (Part 2))
FIG. 23 illustrates a functional block diagram of another configuration of the learning service terminal according to the present embodiment. The learning service terminal whose function block diagram is illustrated in FIG. 23 is the learning service terminal whose function block diagram is illustrated in FIG. 20 in the fifth or sixth embodiment, and further includes a generation promotion information output control information acquisition unit 2301. It is a configuration that has.
[0101]
(Embodiment 7: Processing flow)
The processing flow of the learning service terminal according to the present embodiment is basically the same as the processing flow of the learning service terminal according to the fifth or sixth embodiment. However, the operation of the generation promotion information output means operates according to the generation promotion information output control information acquired by the generation promotion information output control information acquisition unit.
[0102]
(Embodiment 7: Main effects)
According to the present invention, since the generation promotion information output control information can be input to the learning service terminal, the operation of the generation promotion information output means can be controlled. Thereby, it is possible to output the generation promotion information suitable for the user of the learning service terminal, and for example, it is possible to appropriately promote the use of the learning service.
[0103]
(Embodiment 8)
In the eighth embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a learning service terminal in which control parameters are changed based on the degree of progress of learning, the degree of achievement of learning, and the like.
[0104]
(Embodiment 8: Configuration)
FIG. 24 illustrates a functional block diagram of the learning service terminal according to the present embodiment. The learning service terminal whose functional block diagram is illustrated in FIG. 24 has a configuration in which the learning service terminal according to the seventh embodiment in FIG. 21 further includes a control parameter generation information changing unit 2401.
[0105]
FIG. 25 illustrates another functional block diagram of the learning service terminal according to the present embodiment. The learning service terminal whose functional block diagram is illustrated in FIG. 25 has a configuration in which the learning service terminal according to the seventh embodiment in FIG. 23 further includes a control parameter generation information changing unit 2501.
[0106]
The “control parameter generation information change unit” changes the control parameter generation information based on input / output at the input / output unit.
[0107]
For example, the control parameter generation information changing unit monitors the state of input by the user of the learning service terminal using a keyboard or the like, monitors how long a non-input time is, and determines the length of the non-input time. The control parameters are changed accordingly. Assuming that the control parameter includes the designation of the time per day for using the learning service, the time per day is lengthened or shortened according to the length of the non-input time. Alternatively, the control parameter generation information changing unit monitors information transmitted from the learning service server and output by the input / output unit. This monitoring detects, for example, how the learning unit progresses, and detects the number of tests issued by the learning service server. Based on this detection, the control parameter generation information changing unit lengthens or shortens the time per day. Alternatively, in order to compensate for the learning weakness of the user of the learning service terminal, the control parameter is changed to use another learning service server.
[0108]
(Embodiment 8: Main effects)
According to the present embodiment, since the control parameters are changed based on the input / output at the input / output unit, the instructor of the user, such as the parent of the user of the learning service terminal, does not need to set the control parameters. Also, the adjustment of the control parameters suitable for the user is performed automatically or semi-automatically.
[0109]
(Embodiment 9 (mainly corresponding to claim 9))
Embodiment 9 of the present invention provides a learning service terminal capable of managing control parameters.
[0110]
(Embodiment 9: Configuration)
FIG. 26 illustrates a functional block diagram of the learning service terminal according to the present embodiment. The configuration of the learning service terminal whose function block diagram is illustrated in FIG. 26 is exemplified by the control parameter generation unit 1301 of the learning service terminal according to the fourth embodiment whose function block diagram is illustrated in FIG. have.
[0111]
FIG. 27 illustrates another functional block diagram of the learning service terminal according to the present embodiment. The configuration of the learning service terminal whose function block diagram is illustrated in FIG. 27 is an example in which the control parameter generation unit 1501 of the learning service terminal according to the fourth embodiment whose function block diagram in FIG. Is also provided.
[0112]
The “control parameter generation information management means” is means for managing the control parameter generation information held by the control parameter generation information holding means. “Managing control parameter generation information” is a concept that includes inputting control parameter generation information, changing control parameter generation information, and deleting control parameter generation information.
[0113]
The control parameter generation information managing means may acquire an instruction for managing the control parameter generation information from, for example, an input means connected to the learning service terminal, and manage the control parameter generation information. Further, the instruction for managing the control parameter generation information may be input from a terminal other than the learning service terminal from a communication line such as the Internet. In this case, the “another terminal” may be, for example, a mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal may be owned by an instructor such as a parent of a user of the learning service terminal.
[0114]
The configuration of the learning service terminal according to the present embodiment is based not only on the fourth embodiment but also on the learning service terminal according to any one of the fifth, sixth, and seventh embodiments. May be provided.
[0115]
When the learning service terminal according to any one of the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth embodiments includes the control parameter generation information management unit, the control parameter generation information management unit outputs the generation promotion information or the generation promotion information output. The control information may be managed. This makes it possible to manage the generation promotion information itself, the mode of output of the generation promotion information, and the like from a remote place.
[0116]
(Embodiment 9: Main effects)
According to the present embodiment, an instructor such as a parent of a user of the learning service terminal can manage the control parameters. Thus, for example, if the control parameters are managed from a mobile terminal different from the learning service terminal, the control parameters can be managed from a remote location even if the instructor is not present. Become.
[0117]
(Embodiment 10 (mainly corresponding to claim 10))
In the tenth embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a learning service terminal that cannot manage control parameter generation information unless authentication is performed.
[0118]
(Embodiment 10: Configuration)
FIGS. 28 and 29 illustrate functional block diagrams of the learning service terminal according to the present embodiment. The configuration of the learning service terminal whose functional block diagram is illustrated in FIG. 28 is such that the learning service terminal according to the ninth embodiment whose functional block diagram is illustrated in FIG. 26 further includes an authentication unit 2801. Also, the configuration of the learning service terminal whose functional block diagram is illustrated in FIG. 29 is such that the learning service terminal according to the ninth embodiment whose functional block diagram is illustrated in FIG. 27 further includes an authentication unit 2901. I have.
[0119]
The “authentication unit” authenticates whether or not the control parameter generation information management means has authority to manage the control parameter generation information. “Whether the user has the right to manage the control parameter generation information” means whether or not the person who is to be authenticated by the authentication unit has the right to manage the control parameter generation information. For example, it is determined whether the user is authorized by inputting a password or a password. If an instruction to manage the control parameter generation information is input from a mobile terminal, a unique number or identifier of the mobile terminal (for example, a manufacturing number of the mobile terminal, an IP address assigned to the mobile terminal, In the case where the mobile terminal is a mobile phone, the determination is made based on whether or not the phone number or the like matches the information acquired for authentication by authentication section 2901.
[0120]
(Embodiment 10: Main effects)
According to the present embodiment, since the control parameter generation information is not managed unless the authentication is performed, it is possible to prevent, for example, the user of the learning service from changing to the control parameter generation information not intended by the instructor. Can be.
[0121]
(Embodiment 11 (mainly corresponding to claim 11))
In an embodiment of the present invention, a learning service terminal that makes a learning schedule available is provided.
[0122]
(Embodiment 11: Configuration)
30 and 31 illustrate functional block diagrams of the learning service terminal according to the present embodiment. FIG. 30 illustrates a functional block diagram of a learning service terminal having a configuration in which the control parameter generation unit 1301 of the learning service terminal whose exemplary functional block diagram is illustrated in FIG. FIG. 31 illustrates a functional block diagram of a learning service terminal having a configuration in which the control parameter generation unit 1501 of the learning service terminal whose function block diagram is illustrated in FIG. 15 according to the third embodiment includes the schedule parameter generation unit 3101.
[0123]
"Schedule parameter generation means" is means for generating schedule parameters. The “schedule parameter” is a control parameter for making a learning schedule based on a combination of a plurality of learning services available. For example, when there are three services in the learning service, the schedule parameter expresses in what order these services are used. Or, for example, how long each month, day, hour, minute and how long each service is used can be expressed.
[0124]
The schedule parameter generation means generates such a schedule parameter. For generation, for example, the user inputs the age, personality, return time from school, length of study time of the day, amount of school homework, school performance, etc. of the user of the learning service terminal, schedule A parameter may be generated. Further, the schedule parameters may be generated by obtaining the usage status of the learning service (total usage time, achievement of learning, etc.).
[0125]
(Embodiment 11: Main effects)
According to the present embodiment, a learning service can be provided based on a schedule suitable for a user of a learning service terminal, and for example, learning efficiency can be improved.
[0126]
(Embodiment 12 (mainly corresponding to claim 12))
In the present embodiment, a learning service terminal in which a control parameter is generated based on a learning history is provided.
[0127]
(Embodiment 12: Configuration)
32 and 33 illustrate functional block diagrams of the learning service terminal according to the present embodiment. FIG. 32 illustrates a functional block diagram of a learning service terminal having a configuration in which the learning service terminal whose function block diagram is illustrated in FIG. 13 according to the third embodiment further includes a learning history information acquisition unit 3201. FIG. 33 illustrates a functional block diagram of a learning service terminal having a configuration in which the learning service terminal whose functional block diagram is illustrated in FIG. 15 according to the third embodiment further includes a learning history information acquisition unit 3301.
[0128]
The “learning history information acquisition unit” acquires learning history information. “Learning history information” is information indicating the learning history of a person who has received a learning service. “A person who has received the learning service” means a user of the learning service terminal.
[0129]
Therefore, the learning history information acquisition unit records a history of what learning service the user of the learning service terminal has received. The record may also include the type of the learning service received, the date and time when the learning service was received, the length of time, the correct answer rate of the questions given by the learning service, and the like. For this reason, the learning history information acquisition unit, for example, monitors such input / output at the input / output unit or monitors what has been generated as a learning service control signal, and thereby stores such a history. May be acquired.
[0130]
In the present embodiment, the control parameter generation unit generates a control parameter based on the learning history information obtained by the learning history information obtaining unit.
[0131]
For example, based on the learning history information acquired by the learning history information acquiring unit, if the usage is biased to a specific learning service, the control parameter is generated so that another learning service is more used. For example, a control parameter that increases the time for using another learning service is generated. Alternatively, if the correct answer rate of a question given by a certain learning service is lower than the correct answer rate of another learning service, the frequency of using a learning service with a low correct answer rate is increased, or the time for using the learning service is increased. Generate a control parameter that is longer than the learning service. Alternatively, a control parameter that uses a learning service related to a learning service with a low correct answer rate is generated.
[0132]
(Embodiment 12: Main effects)
According to the present embodiment, a control parameter is generated based on the learning history information, and a learning service is used based on the control parameter, so that effective learning based on the learning history can be performed. For example, as long as the rate of correct answers is low, it is possible to make it impossible to use the learning service of the next stage, and to prevent proceeding to the next stage with insufficient understanding of the stage. In addition, since a related learning service can be used, the user is less likely to become tired of learning.
[0133]
(Embodiment 13 (mainly corresponding to claims 13 to 18))
In the thirteenth embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a learning service terminal in which a predetermined operation is performed when a specific condition is satisfied for using a learning service.
[0134]
(Embodiment 13: Configuration)
34 and 35 illustrate functional block diagrams of the learning service terminal according to the present embodiment. FIG. 34 illustrates a functional block diagram of a learning service terminal having a configuration in which the learning service terminal according to the first embodiment further includes an input / output condition determination unit 3401 and a process execution unit 3402. FIG. 35 illustrates a functional block diagram of a learning service terminal having a configuration in which the learning service terminal according to the second embodiment further includes an input / output condition determination unit 3501 and a process execution unit 3502.
[0135]
The “input / output condition determining unit” monitors input / output to / from the input / output unit and determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, it is determined whether or not conditions such as whether input from an input device of the learning service terminal, for example, a keyboard and a mouse are continuous, and whether or not there is no input for a predetermined time or more, are satisfied. Further, for example, a signal to end the learning is transmitted from the learning service server, and it is determined whether or not an output corresponding to the signal has been made at the input / output unit.
[0136]
When the input / output condition determination unit determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the “processing execution unit” executes a predetermined process according to the condition determined to be satisfied. That is, when the correspondence between the condition and the process is specified to the learning server device, and the input / output condition determination unit determines that a certain condition is satisfied, the process associated with the condition is performed. It is executed by the processing execution unit.
[0137]
(Embodiment 13: Example of predetermined condition (mainly corresponding to claim 14))
One of the predetermined conditions that are determined to be satisfied by the input / output condition determination unit is a learning condition. The “under study condition” is a condition that an input / output for using a learning service is being performed in the input / output unit. For example, the input from the keyboard is not interrupted for a long time, or the time interval between the time when the data transmitted from the learning service server is output to the input / output unit and the time when the data is next output is longer than a predetermined value. Or not.
[0138]
Thereby, processing can be performed according to whether the user of the learning service terminal is learning. For example, during learning, it becomes possible to operate the air conditioner.
[0139]
(Embodiment 13: Example of predetermined processing (mainly corresponding to claim 15))
As an example of the processing performed by the processing execution unit, a processing for restricting communication other than for the learning service terminal to use the learning service can be given. "Limiting communication" means making communication impossible, or reducing the input / output amount of data for communication per unit time.
[0140]
By associating such a process for restricting communication other than for using the learning service with the learning condition, while the user of the learning service terminal is using the learning service, Restrictions other than communication with the learning service server are restricted. For example, while using the learning service, an e-mail check is performed, and transmission of an e-mail is restricted. Alternatively, it becomes impossible or difficult to view web pages of sites that are not related to the learning service on the Internet browser. Thereby, the user of the learning service terminal concentrates on learning by using the learning service.
[0141]
The communication restriction is not limited to the communication at the learning service terminal, but may be the communication restriction of another communication device. Therefore, the learning service terminal transmits a signal for restricting communication to another communication device.
[0142]
(Thirteenth Embodiment: Another Example of Predetermined Processing (Mainly Corresponding to Claim 16))
Further, as an example of the predetermined process, a process for preventing an effect of a device or a device other than the learning service terminal from being exhibited can be given. For example, a process for stopping all or a part of functions of home electric appliances or toys in which a learning service terminal is installed or indoors can be mentioned. As home appliances, for example, there are a television, a refrigerator, an air conditioner, a telephone, a radio, a DVD player, a video recorder, a cassette tape recorder, a CD player, an MD player, and the like. As toys, there are game machines and the like.
[0143]
In order to stop all or some of the functions of such home appliances, it is necessary that the learning service terminal and these home appliances are connected by a network. For this purpose, for example, a wireless LAN, a private LAN, or a network using a power line may be used. While it is determined that the learning condition is satisfied, a special signal is transmitted from the learning service terminal to the home electric appliance or toy via the network.
[0144]
To stop all or part of the functions of the TV, for example, the power can not be turned on, only a specific channel is displayed, the channel can not be changed, the remote control can not be operated, the video signal from the external input terminal The reception may not be accepted, the audio may not be heard, or the video may not be seen.
[0145]
Stopping all or part of the functions of the refrigerator includes, for example, that the door of the refrigerator does not open, the lamp inside the refrigerator does not light, and the ice making function cannot be used.
[0146]
To stop all or part of the functions of the air conditioner, for example, the power cannot be turned on, the set temperature cannot be changed, the dehumidification function cannot be started, the cooling function cannot be started, the heating function cannot be started There are things.
[0147]
Disabling all or part of the functions of the telephone means, for example, that all telephone numbers or specific telephone numbers can only be called, that all telephone numbers or specific telephone numbers cannot be received. and so on.
[0148]
Turning off all or part of the function of the radio includes, for example, turning off the power, hearing only a specific frequency, and changing the frequency.
[0149]
Stopping all or a part of the functions of a DVD player, a video recorder, a cassette tape recorder, a CD player, and an MD player means, for example, that the power cannot be turned on, playback cannot be performed, or only a specific one can be played. There are things.
[0150]
Shutting down all or part of the game machine includes, for example, turning off the power or executing only a specific game.
[0151]
In addition to restricting the functions of home appliances and toys, for example, all or part of the functions of a door may be restricted. The “door function” refers to, for example, seeing a door scope installed on a door, turning a door knob, opening a door, closing a door, and the like. "All or part of the function of the door is restricted" means, for example, that the door scope becomes invisible, the door knob does not turn at all, or turns little, the door does not open, the door does not close, etc. is there. In an apartment or the like, the entrance door may not be able to be opened by the automatic lock. When an emergency such as a fire or an earthquake occurs, the occurrence may be detected and the function of the door may not be restricted.
[0152]
By limiting all or part of the functions of the home electric appliances, toys and doors, the user of the learning service terminal can concentrate on learning.
[0153]
(Embodiment 13: Another example of predetermined conditions and predetermined processing (mainly corresponding to claim 17))
Another example of the predetermined condition may be a non-learning condition on the condition that no input or output is performed on the input / output unit for a predetermined time. The following processing may be associated with the non-learning condition. That is, this is a process for transmitting predetermined contact information to a predetermined contact. When it is determined that the non-learning condition is satisfied by such association, predetermined contact information is transmitted to a predetermined contact.
[0154]
An example of the predetermined contact is, for example, an e-mail address of a mobile phone owned by the parent. The predetermined contact information includes, for example, an e-mail indicating the name of the user of the learning service terminal and indicating that the user is not operating.
[0155]
By associating the process of transmitting the contact information with the non-learning condition in this way, the parent or the like can know that the user of the learning service has stopped learning. Thus, it is possible to make a telephone call or the like so as to perform a learning operation.
[0156]
(Embodiment 13: Another example of predetermined conditions and predetermined processing (mainly corresponding to claim 18))
Another example of the predetermined condition is an end condition that is a condition that the use of the learning service is ended. The predetermined process may include a process of transmitting a message to a person who has used the learning service. By associating the end condition with such processing, when the learning work is completed, for example, a message indicating a meeting place with a friend is transmitted to a user of the learning service terminal, or a message indicating a place of a snack is sent. Or be sent.
[0157]
As a result, the user of the learning service terminal concentrates on learning so as to end the learning work.
[0158]
(Embodiment 14 (mainly corresponding to claim 19))
In the fourteenth embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a learning server device in which setting information for providing a learning service to a learning service terminal is stored.
[0159]
(Embodiment 14: Configuration)
FIG. 36 illustrates a functional block diagram of a learning server device according to Embodiment 14 of the present invention. The learning server device 3600 includes a user identification information acquiring unit 3601, a control parameter holding unit 3602, a control parameter acquiring unit 3603, and a control parameter transmitting unit 3604.
[0160]
The “user identification information acquisition unit” 3601 acquires user identification information that is information for identifying a user of the learning service terminal. For example, the user identification information acquisition unit 3601 acquires the member ID transmitted from the learning service terminal. Further, with the acquisition of the member ID, information such as a password necessary for authentication may be acquired. Here, the “learning service terminal” does not need to be the same as the learning service terminal described in the first to thirteenth embodiments. For example, the learning service terminal in the present embodiment may be a general personal computer.
[0161]
The “control parameter storage” 3602 stores control parameters in association with user identification information. Here, “holding” refers to management such that when user identification information is specified, a control parameter associated with the specified user identification information can be obtained. Further, the control parameters may represent the same contents as the control parameters described in the first to thirteenth embodiments, or may have user identification information added thereto. Note that the expression format may be different from the expression format of the control parameters in the first to thirteenth embodiments. For example, in the present embodiment, an expression format that can be easily converted to a byte string may be used.
[0162]
The “control parameter acquisition unit” 3603 acquires control parameters from the control parameter holding unit based on the user identification information acquired by the user identification information acquisition unit 3601. “Acquire control parameters based on user identification information” means to acquire control parameters held in control parameter holding section 3602 in association with user identification information.
[0163]
The “control parameter transmitting unit” 3603 transmits the control parameters acquired by the control parameter acquiring unit 3603. At this time, the control parameter may be transmitted in a changed format. For example, it may be converted into the format of the learning service control signal as in the first embodiment and transmitted.
[0164]
(Embodiment 14: Relationship between learning server device and learning service server)
FIG. 37 illustrates an example of a relationship between the learning server device according to the present embodiment and a learning service server that provides a learning service to a learning service terminal. That is, a learning service server may be provided separately from the learning server device 3600. In this case, based on the transmission of the user identification information from the learning service terminal 3701 to the learning server device 3600, the control parameters are transmitted from the control parameter transmitting unit 3604 and transmitted to the learning service server 3702. You may.
[0165]
FIG. 38 illustrates an example in which a learning service server is provided in the learning server device. In FIG. 38, the function of the learning service server that provides the learning service to the learning service terminal is realized as a learning service providing unit 3801. Based on the transmission of the user identification information from the learning service terminal 3801 to the learning server device 3600, the control parameters are transmitted from the control parameter transmitting unit 3604 to the learning service providing unit 3801. The learning service providing unit 3801 provides a learning service to the learning service terminal 3801 based on the control parameters.
[0166]
(Embodiment 14: Realization by program)
The learning server device according to the present embodiment can be realized by causing a computer to execute the following program. That is, it can be realized by a program for causing a computer to execute a user identification information acquisition step, a control parameter holding step, a control parameter acquisition step, and a control parameter transmission step.
[0167]
The “user identification information acquisition step” is a step for realizing the function of the user identification information acquisition unit 3601.
[0168]
The “control parameter holding step” is a step for realizing the function of the control parameter holding unit 3602.
[0169]
The “control parameter obtaining step” is a step for realizing the function of the control parameter obtaining unit 3603.
[0170]
The “control parameter transmitting step” is a step for realizing the function of the control parameter transmitting unit 3604.
[0171]
Therefore, FIG. 36 can be regarded as a module configuration diagram of such a program.
[0172]
(Embodiment 14: Apparatus or program for using the method)
Further, the learning server device or the above-described program in the present embodiment uses a learning service providing method including a user identification information obtaining step, a control parameter holding step, a control parameter obtaining step, and a control parameter transmitting step. Can be regarded as an apparatus or a program for
[0173]
For example, the “user identification information acquisition step” is a step of operating the user identification information acquisition unit 3601. The “control parameter holding step” is a step of operating the control parameter holding unit 3602. The “control parameter obtaining step” is a step of operating the control parameter obtaining unit 3603. The “control parameter transmitting step” is a step of operating the control parameter transmitting unit 3604.
[0174]
The device or the program that uses the learning service providing method according to the present embodiment is not limited to the learning server device or the program according to the present embodiment.
[0175]
(Embodiment 14: Main effects)
According to the present embodiment, the learning service is provided to the user of the learning service terminal by storing the control parameter in the control parameter storage unit of the learning server device. There is no need to always use the same learning service terminal. For example, since the user can receive a learning service using a terminal installed in an Internet cafe, a school, or the like, the user is not limited to learning at home.
[0176]
(Embodiment 15 (mainly corresponding to claim 20))
In the present embodiment, a learning server device capable of changing a control parameter is provided.
[0177]
(Embodiment 15: Configuration)
FIG. 39 illustrates a functional block diagram of the learning server device according to the present embodiment. The configuration of the learning server device 3600 whose functional block diagram is illustrated in FIG. 39 is different from the learning server device whose functional block diagram is illustrated in FIG. 36 according to the fourteenth embodiment in that a control parameter change information acquiring unit 3902 and a control parameter And a change unit 3901.
[0178]
The “acquisition unit for control parameter change information” 3902 obtains control parameter change information that is information for changing the control parameter held in the control parameter holding unit 3602. For example, the control parameter change information obtaining unit 3902 obtains user identification information, specifies a control parameter, and obtains a command to change the control parameter. The user identification information, the command to change the control parameter, and the like mentioned here may be transmitted from, for example, a mobile terminal and acquired through a communication line. In addition, an ID and a password for authentication may be obtained by the control parameter change information obtaining unit 3902 so that the control parameter is changed only by a specific person.
[0179]
The “control parameter change unit” 3901 changes the control parameters stored in the control parameter storage unit 3602 based on the control parameter change information acquired by the control parameter change acquisition unit 3902. That is, the control parameter stored in the control parameter storage unit 3602 is changed according to the control parameter change command. Prior to the change of the control parameter, the control parameter to be changed may be specified based on the user identification information acquired by the control parameter change acquisition unit 3902 or the like. Further, the person who has transmitted the command to change the control parameter may be authenticated based on the ID and the password.
[0180]
(Embodiment 15: Main effects)
According to the present embodiment, the control parameters can be changed. If the control parameter change information is input to the mobile terminal and is transmitted to the control parameter change information acquisition unit 3902, the control parameters can be changed from whereabouts.
[0181]
(Embodiment 16 (mainly corresponding to claim 21))
Embodiment 16 of the present invention transmits a question to a plurality of users all at once, calculates a user's score each time a user answers a question, and calculates a current ranking among all users. The present invention relates to a learning service server that motivates a user by replying to the user.
[0182]
FIG. 40 illustrates an outline of the present embodiment. The learning service server 4000 is connected to terminals 4003, 4004,..., 4005, 4006 used by the user via a communication line 4001. The learning service server 4000 transmits the question to all the terminals at once, and the user of the terminal transmits the answer to the learning service server 4000 every time the user solves the question. Each time the learning service server 4000 receives the answer, it performs scoring, calculates the score of the user of the terminal, and obtains and returns the rank of the user of the terminal among all the users. The terminal displays the returned order, and the user of the terminal sees the display, which motivates the user.
[0183]
(Embodiment 16: Configuration)
FIG. 41 illustrates a functional block diagram of the learning service server according to the present embodiment. The learning service server 4000 includes a question transmitting unit 4101, a successive answer receiving unit 4102, a scoring unit 4103, a score totaling unit 4104, and a rank reply unit 4105.
[0184]
The “question transmitting unit” 4101 transmits a question. This transmission is performed simultaneously to all terminals. Thus, for example, the problem may be transmitted using a broadcast. Alternatively, if the problem is sent to the terminal before the answer to the question starts, and the problem is displayed on the terminal when the answer to the question starts, It does not need to be transmitted and may be transmitted sequentially.
[0185]
The "response successively receiving unit" 4102 successively receives the answer regarding the question transmitted from the question transmitting unit 4101 together with the identification information for identifying the answerer. The identification information does not need to directly identify the answerer, but may be the identification information of the terminal used by the answerer and indirectly identifies the answerer. Also, “sequential reception” means that each time the answerer inputs an answer, the answer is received.
[0186]
The “scoring unit” 4103 scores the answer received by the successive answering unit 4102.
[0187]
The “score totaling unit” 4104 totals the scores for each answerer based on the identification information received by the successive answer receiving unit 4102 and the result of the scoring by the scoring unit 4103.
[0188]
FIG. 42 exemplifies a table used by the specific tallying unit 4104 to tally the specifications of each answerer. Column 4201 stores the total score, and column 4202 summarizes identification information. For example, when two points are added by the answer of the answerer of the identification information of h375516, a row in which h375516 is stored in the column 4202 is obtained, and two points are added to the value stored in the column 4201.
[0189]
The “rank calculating unit” 4105 calculates a rank for each answerer based on the scores totaled by the score totaling unit 4104. For example, the rows stored in the table illustrated in FIG. 42 are sorted in ascending or descending order by the value of the column 4201, the table is scanned in the row direction, and the rank of each answerer is calculated.
[0190]
The “order reply unit” 4106 returns the order calculated by the score calculation unit 4105. The rank reply may be sent to all terminals every time a certain time elapses, or may be sent to the terminal to which the answer was transmitted. In addition, only the order of the solvers using the terminal may be transmitted to the terminal, or the order of other solvers may be transmitted. For example, the order of the solvers specified by the identification information specified by the solver using the terminal may be transmitted to the terminal.
[0191]
(Embodiment 16: Flow of processing)
FIG. 43 exemplifies a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing of the learning service server 4000 according to the present embodiment.
[0192]
In step S4301, the question is transmitted by the question transmitting unit 4101.
[0193]
In step S4302, it is determined whether the processing of the learning service server 4000 should be terminated (for example, whether the end time of the test time has arrived). If it is determined that the processing should not be ended, the process moves to step S4303.
[0194]
In step S4303, the process waits until the answer and the identification information are received.
[0195]
In step S4304, the answer and the identification information are processed. Thereafter, the process returns to step S4302.
[0196]
FIG. 44 exemplifies a flowchart illustrating the flow of the processing of the answer and the identification information in step S4304.
[0197]
In step S4401, the identification information and the answer are obtained by the answer successive receiving unit 4102.
[0198]
In step S4402, the scoring unit 4103 scores the answer.
[0199]
In step S4403, the score totaling unit 4104 updates the score associated with the identifier.
[0200]
In step S4404, the rank calculation unit 4105 calculates the rank.
[0201]
In step S4405, the order is transmitted by the order reply unit 4106.
[0202]
(Embodiment 16: Main effects)
According to the present embodiment, since the answerer can understand the order while solving the problem, the user can concentrate on solving the problem in order to improve the order, and the effect of learning can be improved.
[0203]
(Embodiment 17 (mainly corresponding to claim 22))
In the seventeenth embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a learning service server that allows a user of a learning service terminal to learn, for example, his / her weaknesses and prepare for a test performed thereafter.
[0204]
(Embodiment 17: Configuration)
FIG. 45 illustrates a functional block diagram of the learning service server according to the present embodiment. The learning service server 4500 includes a service input / output unit 4501, a terminal identifier holding unit 4502, and a problem distribution unit 4503.
[0205]
A “service input / output unit” 4501 performs input / output to provide a learning service to a learning service terminal of a user who uses the learning service. For example, the teaching material data is output to the learning service terminal of the user using the learning service, and the data input to the learning service terminal of the user using the learning service is input.
[0206]
The “terminal identifier holding unit” 4502 holds a terminal identifier which is information for identifying a learning service terminal to which a learning service is provided by the service input / output unit 4501. For example, the terminal identifier is an IP address or a MAC address of the learning service terminal. Alternatively, the information may not be information for directly identifying the learning service terminal, but may be information for indirectly identifying the learning service terminal. For example, the identifier of a user using the learning service at the learning service terminal may be used.
[0207]
When a predetermined time has arrived, the “problem distribution unit” 4503 simultaneously distributes the problem to the learning service terminal identified by the terminal identifier stored in the terminal identifier storage unit 4502.
[0208]
(Embodiment 17: Flow of processing)
FIG. 46 exemplifies a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing of the learning service server 4500.
[0209]
In step S4601, it is determined whether a predetermined time has been reached. If it has not arrived, the flow shifts to step S4602, where a learning service is provided by the service input / output unit 4501.
[0210]
If the predetermined time has been reached, the flow shifts to step S4603 to acquire the terminal identifier held in the terminal identifier holding unit 4502.
[0211]
In step S4604, the questions are simultaneously distributed to the learning service terminals identified by the terminal identifier acquired in step S4603.
[0212]
(Embodiment 17: This embodiment and Embodiment 16 may be combined)
The learning service server 4500 of the present embodiment is different from the learning service server 4000 of the sixteenth embodiment in that the successive answer receiving unit 4102, the scoring unit 4103, the score totaling unit 4104, the ranking calculating unit 4105, and the ranking replying unit 4106 May be provided. In this case, after the processing of step S4604 is completed, the processing of step S4302 and subsequent steps in the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 43 may be performed.
[0213]
(Embodiment 17: Main effects)
According to the present embodiment, it is possible for a user of the learning service to use the learning service for strengthening his / her weak point for a test that starts all at once.
[0214]
(Embodiment 18 (mainly corresponding to claim 23))
In the eighteenth embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a learning service server for presenting who else is using a learning service to a user of the learning service. Thereby, for example, the user of the learning service can be motivated to learn.
[0215]
FIG. 47 illustrates a screen display of a learning service terminal using a learning service by the learning service server according to the present embodiment. Screen portion 4701 displays a display for a learning service. On the screen portion 4702, an image indicating a user of another learning service is displayed. This image may be, for example, an image of a user of the learning service or an image of a character symbolizing the user of the learning service. Since the display for the learning service is performed together with the image portion 4702 in this manner, the user of the learning service is motivated to learn. In addition, the user of the learning service is willing to use the learning service in order to display his / her own video or character on the learning service terminal of another user.
[0216]
(Embodiment 18: Configuration)
FIG. 48 illustrates a functional block diagram of the learning service server according to the present embodiment. The learning service server 4800 includes a service input / output unit 4801, a terminal identifier holding unit 4802, a user character acquisition unit 4803, and a user character distribution unit 4804.
[0219]
A “service input / output unit” 4801 performs input / output for providing a learning service to a learning service terminal of a user who uses the learning service.
[0218]
The “terminal identifier holding unit” 4802 holds a terminal identifier that is information for identifying a learning service terminal to which a learning service is provided by the service input / output unit 4801.
[0219]
The “user character acquisition unit” 4803 acquires a user character for displaying a user of the learning service terminal identified by the terminal identifier held in the terminal identifier holding unit 4802. The "user character" is, for example, a video taken by a user of the learning service terminal with a CCD camera, a pre-registered photo image, a portrait image, an image of a cartoon character, an image of a drawn picture, etc. It is. The user character obtaining unit 4803 obtains such a user character from storage means such as a hard disk provided in the learning service server, or obtains from the learning service terminal. Alternatively, it may be obtained from the third server.
[0220]
The “user character distribution unit” 4804 simultaneously distributes the user character acquired by the user character acquisition unit 4803 to the learning service terminal. The “learning service terminal” is a learning service terminal in which the terminal identifier is held in the terminal identifier holding unit 4802.
[0221]
(Embodiment 18: Processing flow)
FIG. 49 exemplifies a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the learning service server according to the present embodiment.
[0222]
In step S4901, the terminal identifier held in the terminal identifier holding unit 4802 is acquired. In step S4902, a user character is acquired by the user character acquisition unit 4803. In step S4903, the user character distribution unit 4804 distributes the user character.
[0223]
(Embodiment 18: Main effects)
According to the present embodiment, the user character is distributed by the learning service server and can be displayed on the learning service terminal, so that the user can know who other users using the learning service are. Can stimulate users' willingness to learn.
[0224]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, it is possible to control generation of a learning service control signal for using a learning service by acquiring a control parameter. Thus, for example, when the parent sets the control parameters, the use of the child's learning service server can be controlled.
[0225]
In addition, since the control parameters are stored in the control parameter storage unit of the learning server device, the learning service is provided to the user of the learning service terminal. There is no need to use. For example, since the user can receive a learning service using a terminal installed in an Internet cafe, a school, or the like, the user is not limited to learning at home.
[0226]
Further, the user of the learning service terminal can be motivated to learn, and the learning effect can be enhanced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a learning service terminal in more detail;
FIG. 3 is an example of a screen display on which a learning agent gives a learning instruction to a learner;
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an outline of another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of a learning service terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is an example diagram of a control parameter and a learning service control signal.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between an input / output unit and a learning service control signal generation unit;
FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of processing of a learning service terminal.
FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram of a learning service terminal according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a relationship among an input / output unit, a learning service selection unit, and a learning service control signal generation unit;
FIG. 11 is an example diagram of a control parameter, a learning service control signal, and a learning service selection signal.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of processing of a learning service terminal.
FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram of a learning service terminal according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing of the learning service terminal;
FIG. 15 is a functional block diagram of another configuration of the learning service terminal according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 16 is a processing flow of the learning service terminal whose functional block diagram is illustrated in FIG. 15;
FIG. 17 is a functional block diagram of a learning service terminal according to the fourth embodiment.
FIG. 18 is another functional block diagram of the learning service terminal according to the fourth embodiment.
FIG. 19 is a functional block diagram of a learning service terminal according to the fifth embodiment.
FIG. 20 is another functional block diagram of the learning service terminal according to the fifth embodiment.
FIG. 21 is a functional block diagram of a learning service terminal according to a seventh embodiment.
FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed by a generation promotion information output control information acquiring unit to acquire the generation promotion information output control information.
FIG. 23 is a functional block diagram of another configuration of the learning service terminal according to the seventh embodiment.
FIG. 24 is a functional block diagram of a learning service terminal according to the eighth embodiment.
FIG. 25 is another functional block diagram of the learning service terminal according to the eighth embodiment.
FIG. 26 is a functional block diagram of the learning service terminal according to the ninth embodiment.
FIG. 27 is another functional block diagram of the learning service terminal according to the ninth embodiment.
FIG. 28 is a functional block diagram of a learning service terminal according to the tenth embodiment.
FIG. 29 is a functional block diagram of a learning service terminal according to the tenth embodiment.
FIG. 30 is a functional block diagram of a learning service terminal according to the eleventh embodiment.
FIG. 31 is a functional block diagram of the learning service terminal according to the eleventh embodiment.
FIG. 32 is a functional block diagram of the learning service terminal according to the twelfth embodiment.
FIG. 33 is a functional block diagram of the learning service terminal according to the twelfth embodiment.
FIG. 34 is a functional block diagram of the learning service terminal according to the thirteenth embodiment.
FIG. 35 is a functional block diagram of a learning service terminal according to the thirteenth embodiment.
FIG. 36 is a functional block diagram of a learning server device according to the fourteenth embodiment.
FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating an example of a relationship between the learning server device according to the fourteenth embodiment and a learning service server that provides a learning service to a learning service terminal.
FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a learning service server is provided in the learning server device.
FIG. 39 is a functional block diagram of a learning server device according to the fifteenth embodiment.
FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an outline of the sixteenth embodiment.
FIG. 41 is a functional block diagram of a learning service server according to the sixteenth embodiment.
FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an example of a table for summarizing specifications for each answerer.
FIG. 43 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing of the learning service server according to the sixteenth embodiment;
FIG. 44 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing of the learning service server according to the sixteenth embodiment;
FIG. 45 is a functional block diagram of a learning service server according to a seventeenth embodiment;
FIG. 46 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing of the learning service server according to the seventeenth embodiment;
FIG. 47 is a diagram exemplifying a screen display of a learning service terminal using a learning service by the learning service server according to the eighteenth embodiment;
FIG. 48 is a functional block diagram of a learning service server according to the eighteenth embodiment.
FIG. 49 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing of the learning service server according to the eighteenth embodiment;
[Explanation of symbols]
500 learning service terminal
501 I / O section
502 Learning Service Control Signal Generation Unit
503 control parameter acquisition unit

Claims (23)

An input / output unit for inputting / outputting a learning service provided from a learning service server arranged on a network,
A learning service control signal generation unit that generates a learning service control signal required to use a learning service requested by the learning service server;
A control parameter acquisition unit for acquiring a control parameter for controlling the learning service control signal generation unit,
Learning service terminal having a. An input / output unit for inputting / outputting a learning service provided from a learning service server arranged on a network,
A learning service selecting unit for selecting a learning service to be used in the input / output unit;
A learning service control signal generation unit that generates a learning service control signal required to use a learning service requested by the learning service server;
A learning service selection signal generation unit that generates a learning service selection signal required to select a learning service in the learning service selection unit;
A control parameter acquisition unit for acquiring a control parameter for controlling the learning service control signal generation unit or / and the learning service selection signal generation unit;
Learning service terminal having a. The learning service terminal according to claim 1, further comprising a control parameter generation unit configured to generate the control parameter. The learning service terminal according to claim 3, wherein the control parameter generation unit includes a control parameter generation information holding unit that holds control parameter generation information that is information for generating a control parameter. The control parameter generation unit includes a generation promotion information output unit that outputs generation promotion information, which is displayed to a user of the learning service and includes information for facilitating the generation of the control parameter, including an image. The learning service terminal according to claim 4, wherein: The learning service terminal according to claim 5, wherein the image includes an image expressing a facial expression. The learning service terminal according to claim 5, further comprising a generation promotion information output control information acquisition unit for acquiring generation promotion information output control information that is information for controlling the generation promotion information output unit. The learning service terminal according to claim 7, further comprising a control parameter generation information changing unit that changes the control parameter generation information based on input / output at the input / output unit. The learning service terminal according to any one of claims 4 to 7, wherein the control parameter generation unit includes a control parameter generation information management unit for managing control parameter generation information held by the control parameter generation information holding unit. . The learning service terminal according to claim 9, further comprising an authentication unit configured to authenticate whether the control parameter generation information management unit has an authority to manage the control parameter generation information. The control parameter generator,
The learning service terminal according to claim 3, further comprising a schedule parameter generation unit that generates a schedule parameter that is a control parameter for making a learning schedule based on a combination of the plurality of learning services available. Further comprising a learning history information acquisition unit that acquires learning history information that is information indicating a learning history of a person who has received the learning service,
The learning service terminal according to claim 3, wherein the control parameter generation unit generates the control parameter based on the learning history information acquired by the learning history information acquiring unit. An input / output condition determining unit that monitors input / output to the input / output unit and determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied;
When the input / output condition determination unit determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied, a process execution unit that executes a predetermined process according to the determined condition.
The learning service terminal according to claim 1, comprising: The learning service according to claim 13, wherein the predetermined condition includes a learning condition that is a condition that input / output for using the learning service is performed in the input / output unit. Terminal. The predetermined process includes a process for restricting communication other than for the learning service terminal to use the learning service in response to the determination that the learning condition is satisfied. The learning service terminal according to claim 14. In the predetermined processing, in order to stop all or a part of the functions of home appliances, toys or doors in the house where the learning service terminal is installed, in response to the determination that the learning condition is satisfied. The learning service terminal according to claim 14, wherein the process includes: The predetermined condition includes a non-learning condition that is a condition that no input or output is performed in the input / output unit for a predetermined time, and the non-learning condition is satisfied in the predetermined process. The learning service terminal according to claim 14, further comprising a process for transmitting predetermined contact information to a predetermined contact in response to the determination. The predetermined condition includes an end condition that is a condition that the use of the learning service is ended, and the predetermined process uses the learning service in response to the determination that the end condition is satisfied. The learning service terminal according to claim 14, further comprising a process of transmitting a message to a person who has performed the learning. A user identification information acquisition unit that acquires user identification information that is information for identifying a user of the learning service terminal;
A control parameter holding unit that holds a control parameter in association with the user identification information;
A control parameter acquisition unit that acquires the control parameter from the control parameter holding unit based on the user identification information acquired by the user identification information acquisition unit;
A control parameter transmitting unit that transmits the control parameter obtained by the control parameter obtaining unit,
Learning server device equipped with A control parameter change information obtaining unit that obtains control parameter change information that is information for changing the control parameter held by the control parameter holding unit,
A control parameter changing unit that changes the control parameter held in the control parameter holding unit based on the control parameter change information obtained by the control parameter change obtaining unit,
20. The learning server device according to claim 19, comprising: A problem sending unit for sending the problem,
An answer successive receiving unit that successively receives the answer related to the question transmitted from the question transmitting unit together with identification information for identifying the answerer,
A scoring unit for scoring the answer received by the answer successive receiving unit,
Based on the identification information received by the answer succession receiving unit and the result of the scoring in the scoring unit, a score accumulating unit that accumulates scores for each answerer,
A ranking calculating unit that calculates a ranking for each answerer based on the scores aggregated by the score aggregation unit,
A rank reply unit that returns the rank calculated by the rank calculation unit,
Learning service server with. A service input / output unit for performing input / output for providing a learning service to a learning service terminal of a user who uses the learning service;
A terminal identifier holding unit that holds a terminal identifier that is information for identifying a learning service terminal for which a learning service is provided by the service input / output unit;
When a predetermined time arrives, a problem distribution unit that simultaneously distributes a problem to the learning service terminal identified by the terminal identifier held in the terminal identifier holding unit,
Learning service server with. A service input / output unit for performing input / output for providing a learning service to a learning service terminal of a user who uses the learning service;
A terminal identifier holding unit that holds a terminal identifier that is information for identifying a learning service terminal for which a learning service is provided by the service input / output unit;
A user character obtaining unit that obtains a user character for displaying a user of the learning service terminal identified by the terminal identifier held in the terminal identifier holding unit;
A user character distribution unit that simultaneously distributes the user character acquired by the user character acquisition unit to the learning service terminal;
Learning service server with.

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