JP2006013719A - Network conference method, network conference device, and network conference program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a network conference method for performing a necessary resolution or the like by participating in a necessary scene and by calling a member who attends, or does not attend as needed. <P>SOLUTION: A network conference terminal unit used by the attendance of a network conference, a call terminal unit for calling a temporary attendance who participates in the network conference after calling, and a network conference temporary attendance terminal unit used by the temporary attendance are registered at a network conference control unit. According to the call request of the network conference attendance, the network conference control unit calls the temporary attendance by the call terminal unit according to registration information, and the temporary attendance temporarily participates in the network conference by the network conference temporary attendance terminal unit. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a network conference method, apparatus, and program for performing a conference between a plurality of terminals connected to a network.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a network conference system has been provided in which a personal computer at work or at home, a mobile phone, a landline phone, or the like is connected to a network, and camera video and audio are transmitted and received for a conference. In order to effectively perform an electronic conference between a plurality of terminals connected via a network, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-79391 discloses a technique for managing attendance / exit / absence of a prospective attendee of an electronic conference. Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 10-13555 discloses a technique for allowing a person who has once left a conference to easily rejoin the conference in an organizer-operated electronic conference. The gazette discloses a technique for creating a summary by deleting the non-voiced portion of audio information when providing summary information individually so that participants during the conference can easily grasp the progress of the conference in a short time. Yes.
JP-A-8-79391 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-13555 JP 2003-339033 A

  In existing network meetings or collaborative work, for example, especially in network meetings, attendees are usually bound by attending the meeting, and there are unrelated matters in the meeting. However, there was a problem that time was not restrained and time could not be used effectively. In addition, there was a problem that it was not possible to attend the meeting which was restrained by another meeting and overlapped. In addition, in the existing network conference, there was a problem that not all necessary members were prepared for making an important resolution, and the resolution was carried over to the next time or until a later date, and the speedy processing could not be performed.

  Furthermore, in existing network conferences, all camera images and audio that can be transmitted and received are transmitted and received to all connected parties at all times during the conference, so that one-way transmission is sufficient and transmission is not necessary. In some cases, transmission / reception could not be controlled. For example, in audio transmission / reception, only background sounds from members who do not need to speak are transmitted.

  In the present invention, in order to solve the above problems, a method, an apparatus, and a program for making a necessary resolution immediately by attending only a necessary part of a meeting efficiently and calling a necessary member efficiently when necessary The purpose is to provide.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a method, an apparatus, and a program for allowing absentees and midway attendees to efficiently grasp the contents of the conference.

  Another object of the present invention is to enhance data security by preventing data transmission / reception, improving data transmission / reception speed, reducing the amount of recorded data, and transmitting unnecessary information.

  The invention according to claim 1 of the present application is a network conferencing method, a network conference terminal device used by attendees, and a call terminal that calls a temporary attendee attending a network conference in response to a call request from the network conference terminal device A registration step of registering a network conference temporary attendance terminal device used for the network conference of the temporary attendee in the network conference control device, and a calling step in which the network conference control device calls the call terminal device by the call request A step of causing the network conference temporary attendance terminal device to participate in the network conference in response to a call from the network conference temporary attendance terminal device to the network conference control device in response to a call of the call terminal device. Network conferencing method.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, together with the network conference terminal device used by the network conference attendee, the attendee attending the network conference in response to a call request from the network conference terminal device (referred to as a temporary attendee). The same shall apply hereinafter) and the network conference temporary attendance terminal used by the temporary attendee for the network conference in response to the call, for example, the IP address and the attendees and temporary attendees of the network conference The user ID and password are associated with each other and registered in the network conference control apparatus.

  The network conference terminal device is a plurality of terminal devices used by attendees of the network conference. For example, authentication that the network conference control device has when the attendee of the network conference accesses the network conference control device from these terminal devices. It is a terminal device that obtains attendee authentication by a server and participates in a network conference.

  The network conference provisional attendance terminal device, for example, does not need to attend the network conference from the beginning to the end of the network conference, members who cannot attend due to duplication with other conferences or other time circumstances Temporary attendees whose members attend network meetings are used as network meeting terminal devices.

During the conference, the call terminal device displays a call request from the attendee's network conference terminal device to the temporary attendee, for example, the name of the temporary attendee displayed on the display screen of the network conference terminal device. By clicking the button or icon, a call request is sent to the network conference control device, and the network conference control device uses the IP address or telephone number corresponding to the registered call terminal device used by the temporary attendee who made the call request. Is retrieved from the correspondence table and called. The call is made by a call from the network conference terminal device to, for example, an electronic mail or a mobile phone. The temporary attendee who receives a call from the calling terminal device is registered as a network conference temporary attending terminal device as it is,
From the network conference temporary attendance terminal device or another terminal device nearby and registered as the network conference temporary attendance terminal device to the network conference control device or the authentication server connected to the network conference control device When an authentication request is made and authentication is obtained, the user can participate in the network conference.

  As described above, the calling terminal device and the network conference provisional attendance terminal device may be different devices or may be combined. In short, any device registered in the network conference control device is sufficient.

  Here, the difference between the network conference terminal device and the network conference provisional attendance terminal device is that the network conference terminal device attends from the beginning of the conference, that is, a terminal device used by a regular attendee, and is a network conference provisional attendance. The terminal device is a terminal device used by attendees who attend a meeting in response to the call request described above. Therefore, the network conference terminal device and the network conference temporary attendance terminal device are separately registered in advance with respect to the network conference control device. Of course, in some cases, both terminal devices may be registered. The registration of the calling terminal device and the network conference temporary attendance terminal device may be performed during the conference.

  Further, the network conference control device may be of a type incorporated in or externally connected to one of the network conference terminal devices. Furthermore, in calling the calling terminal device, a plurality of prioritized calling terminal devices may be set for the corresponding temporary attendee. Thus, when a call is made to the call terminal device of the corresponding temporary attendee, if there is no response, the call is made to another call terminal device set to the next priority.

  In addition, considering that it will be impossible to attend due to network meetings scheduled for attendance, register the network conference terminal device to be used for attendance at the time of registration, and at the same time register temporary attendance, and call requests from attendees You may make it register the call terminal device with respect to.

  In this way, by providing “temporary attendance” in addition to “attendance” when registering for attendance at a conference, attendance from the beginning of the conference cannot be scheduled, but it is possible to attend if a call is received by a call request from an attendee. You can attend. By providing a temporary attendance, it is possible to request a temporary participation and request an opinion before making an important resolution by an attendee or a delegate attendant. Of course, it is possible to enter “absent” at the time of registration in addition to “attendance” and “temporary attendance”.

  In a conventional network conference, calling is possible, but it has not been possible to confirm whether or not the other party's network terminal device is in a connectable state. By making provisional attendance, it becomes possible to know whether or not the other party is in a connectable state. In addition, although it was not possible to confirm whether or not there is an intention to respond to the call, provisional attendance is an indication of intention to attend temporarily if a call is received by a call request. In addition, it was difficult to confirm the current optimal contact method. However, after setting the optimal contact method when setting for temporary attendance, if a change occurs further, the relevant attendees will immediately receive a network conference. It is also possible to change the setting of the control device. Furthermore, since minutes were sent at a later date, it sometimes took time to obtain agreement from busy members who could not attend. By contacting the temporary attendee with the necessary contents, it becomes easy to confirm the temporary attendee.

  Further, the invention according to claim 2 of the present application is a network conference apparatus, and a temporary attendee attending a network conference in response to a call request from the network conference terminal apparatus used by the attendee and the network conference terminal apparatus A registration means for registering the call terminal device for calling and the network conference temporary attendance terminal device used for the network conference of the temporary attendee in the network conference control device; Calling means for calling, and means for causing the network conference temporary attendance terminal device to participate in the network conference by a response from the network conference temporary attendance terminal device to the network conference control device in response to a call of the calling terminal device. Is a network conferencing apparatus.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the network conference device of the present application is a network conference 1, for example, the Internet, a network conference control device 2, a plurality of network conference terminal devices 3, one or more call terminal devices 4, and one device. The network conference provisional attendance terminal device 5 described above is connected and configured. In the network conference control device 2, the attendee's network conference terminal device 3, the calling terminal device 4, and the temporary attendee's network conference temporary attendance terminal device 5 are registered. The network conference terminal device 3 is, for example, a PC 31, a mobile phone 32, or the like. The call terminal device 4 is also a PC 41, a mobile phone 42, and the like, and the network conference temporary attendance terminal device 5 is also a PC 51, a mobile phone 52, and the like.

  Here, each terminal device of the network conference terminal device 3, each terminal device of the calling terminal device 4, and each terminal device of the network conference temporary attendance terminal device 5 is registered in the network conference control device 2, and is stored in the network conference control device 2. In order for each terminal to participate in the network conference, the network conference is not performed until it is authenticated by an authentication server (not shown) connected to the network conference control device 2 or connected to the network conference control device 2. Can participate in. For example, when each terminal device makes an authentication request to the network conference control device 2, the authentication method checks whether the authentication server is a terminal device registered in advance in the network conference control device 2. If the terminal device is registered as a result of the inspection, participation in the network conference is permitted. Here, for security reasons, it is desirable to perform authentication of attendees using each terminal device together with authentication of each terminal device. When each terminal makes an authentication request to the network conference control device 2, for example, It is desirable to enter the attendee ID and password on an authentication screen (not shown) displayed on the screen of each terminal. In the following description, it is assumed that for the authentication, both the terminal, the attendee ID, and the password are inspected, that is, the attendee is inspected and whether the terminal used by the attendee is registered.

  The difference between the network conference terminal device 3 and the network conference temporary attendance terminal device 5 is that the network conference terminal device 3 is a terminal device used by attendees who attend from the beginning of the conference. Reference numeral 5 denotes a terminal device used by a temporary attendee who attends a meeting in response to a call request. Accordingly, the network conference terminal device 3 and the network conference temporary attendance terminal device 5 are classified and registered with respect to the network conference control device 2.

  In the invention according to claim 3 of the present application, the network conference device further includes conference recording means for creating an individual conference record, and records a marking at a desired location of the conference record. 3. The network conference device according to claim 2, further comprising means for reproducing the conference record.

  According to invention of Claim 3 of this application, a network conference apparatus produces a meeting record. For example, the network conference control device has a hard disk device (not shown) that stores recording data as recording means.

  Create a meeting record When recording the video and audio of the meeting, select recording ON / OFF timely, the target of recording (contents of attendees, camera video, PC monitor screen, audio etc.), recording capacity (small capacity) In this case, the data can be compressed and recorded), and a recording location (a hard disk device in the network conference control device or a data storage area of an attendee's terminal device) can be designated. During playback of the conference recording, including during recording, the voice volume level of the meeting attendee, the speaking mark when the audio is above a certain level, and the received image (in the case of audio only, the word “sound only” is used. Message or animated character).

  If the display screen is minimized during recording and playback of the meeting record, the name of the attendee of the meeting, the sound level, the speaking mark, and the attendance status (attendance / temporary attendance) are displayed. Further, the speaking mark is turned on or the screen is enlarged on a screen with a high sound level. During playback of the conference recording, the member name is specified and the head portion of the voice portion being spoken is played with the voice volume level exceeding a certain level. A conference record made at a designated recording location can be copied to another recording location, or a recorded portion can be designated and reproduced even during conference recording. These conference records are created, stored and played back using existing technology.

  Moreover, in this invention, as shown in the example of meeting record marking data of FIG. 4, an attendee performs marking individually with respect to a meeting record, and each marking is recorded and preserve | saved. For example, individual marking data such as Mr. A's marking data 401, Mr. B's marking data 402, and Mr. C's marking data 403 are recorded. By marking, the data of the designated time in the designated file in the designated area is reproduced. The marking data is composed of, for example, information for identifying each marking time, mark, comment, and meeting.

  For marking, a time and a mark are specified from a marking menu during a meeting or when viewing a meeting record, and a comment is given. The time can be set freely, such as 10 minutes before, 10 minutes before, or 10:10 from the marking execution time. Note that options such as 10 minutes ago can be changed during operation. The mark can be freely set by attendees during operation, such as “important”, “action item”, and “required investigation”. In addition, marking can be created, edited, and deleted after the meeting. In addition, the individual can designate the member and set the marking data public or private. In addition, the reproduction range can be specified by setting the marking time to the marking range (including the end time). In addition, the text can be edited directly with the marking, and in addition to the marking for reproduction, a link for opening a file or a homepage can be added.

  The marking data created in this way can be transmitted using a contact function of ordinary network conferencing apparatuses or general mail, and the head of the marking portion is reproduced by marking.

  Traditionally, to check the progress of a meeting when not attending the meeting, it was necessary to ask the attendee, but if the attendee marked the progress using the marking, the temporary attendee would You can check the progress so you can attend when necessary.

Previously, it was possible for all attendees to write on the board using a shared board, but it is not assumed that personal marking will be put in, and personal marking shall be under personal control. Yes, I couldn't share it with others. Since the marking of the present invention creates marking data for each individual, it is possible to perform marking more suitable for the user and to make it available to others.
Further, since the file is separate from the conference recording main body file which is the video / audio data, an individual can set whether to open or not. Moreover, since it also becomes text data, the amount of data can be reduced. Since the marking type and comment are set for the marking, the target marking portion can be quickly accessed from the marking list, and the contents can be easily grasped from the comment. Also, by sending the marking data by e-mail, the other party can easily grasp the contents of the meeting record, and the beginning of the meeting record can be reproduced by marking. Further, if the marking data is downloaded and stored in the local area of the individual, the head of the conference record can be reproduced from the local area. Furthermore, by providing a plurality of markings for the same recorded data, such as for beginners and advanced users, it is possible to make a distinction and explain.

  The invention according to claim 4 of the present application is characterized in that the network conference device further comprises means for setting the type of data to be transmitted and received for each network conference terminal device. It is a network conference apparatus as described in above.

  According to the invention described in claim 4 of the present application, in a conventional conference, all camera images and sounds that can be transmitted and received are transmitted and received. Even if transmission in one direction is sufficient and transmission is not necessary, transmission / reception could not be controlled. For example, in audio transmission / reception, only background sounds are transmitted from members who do not need to speak only by listening.

  In the present invention, it is possible to efficiently transmit / receive data and reduce recording data by appropriately selecting the type of data to be transmitted / received. For example, in a meeting, a material explainer explains by using a personal computer screen and voice. The presenter can point with an index tool such as a mouse pointer, display reference materials on the screen, enter a description on the spot, and transmit the presenter's screen to the attendees as they are.

  In addition, the presenter can respond appropriately by listening to the opinions of attendees on the spot. On the other hand, by setting it not to receive, it is possible to concentrate on the explanation without being influenced by the opinions of the attendees. The opinions in the meantime remain in the record, so the explainer can confirm later. Speakers can speak in the middle of explanations, so they can speak frankly. In addition, if the attendee does not speak, by selecting no transmission, the background audio is not transmitted, and privacy is maintained. If you speak, you can set it to send at that time.

  In a conventional conference, the transmission / reception data capacity can be automatically changed by a connection terminal. However, in the present invention, comfortable communication can be performed by designation by an attendant or a temporary attendee. This is convenient when a beautiful image is required even if it takes a long time to capture, or when a minimum amount of data is sufficient. As a realization method, a technique for reducing an image, a technique for transmitting only transmission data of a necessary terminal, a technique for processing a moving picture into a photograph every few seconds, and the like are used.

  When sending and receiving data, each network conference terminal device or each network conference temporary attendance terminal device sends and receives camera video, PC monitor screen video, and audio to other connected devices including the network conference control device. These data types can be set as appropriate. If transmission to the network conference control device is disabled, recording cannot be performed. When transmitting and receiving data, each network conference terminal device or each network conference temporary attendance terminal device may appropriately set the data capacity to be transmitted and received to other connected devices including the network conference control device.

  The invention according to claim 5 of the present application is a network conference program that attends a network conference in response to a call request from the network conference terminal device used by the attendee and the network conference terminal device. A registration function for registering a call terminal device for calling a temporary attendee and a network conference temporary attendance terminal device used for the network conference of the temporary attendee in the network conference control device, and the network conference control device responding to the call request by the network conference control device. A call function for calling a call terminal device, and a function for causing the network conference temporary attendance terminal device to participate in the network conference by a response from the network conference temporary attendance terminal device to the network conference control device in response to the call of the call terminal device Network conferencing program to realize Gram there.

    According to the present invention, by registering the network conference temporary attendance terminal device together with the network conference terminal device in the network conference control device, the provisional attendance is set, and the network conference temporary attendance used by the temporary attendant by the call request Since the terminal device can be temporarily joined to the network conference, the time is constrained by attendees attending the conference, and even if there is an irrelevant agenda in the conference, the time is kept valid. It is possible to avoid being unable to use the system or attending a meeting that is bound by another meeting. When making important resolutions, it is possible to prevent all necessary members from being prepared, and resolutions being carried over to the next or later date, making it impossible for speedy processing.

  Also, in the conference recording, it is possible to add individual markings for cueing playback and playback at any time, select transmission / reception data types, set transmission / reception of contents, and set transmission / reception capacity.

  Furthermore, in existing network conferences, all camera images and audio that can be transmitted and received are transmitted and received to all connected parties at all times during the conference, so that one-way transmission is sufficient and transmission is not necessary. In some cases, transmission / reception could not be controlled. For example, in audio transmission / reception, when only listening, it is possible to prevent unnecessary background sounds from being transmitted.

  In a network conference device having a network conference control device 2, a network conference terminal device 3, a calling terminal device 4, and a network conference temporary attendance terminal device 5 connected to the network network 1 of FIG. Then, on a predetermined network conference setting page (not shown) prepared on the Web by the network conference administrator, the user registers attendance / temporary attendance using a predetermined ID and password. The attendance / temporary attendance registration flowchart of FIG. 2 will be described below.

  First, the user logs in to the network conference setting page and receives authentication (S201). If there is no registration authority for the network conference, it is rejected (S202). If the user has registration authority for the network conference, a registration screen (not shown) is displayed (S203), which is necessary for setting the items necessary for judging the name, the network conference terminal device, etc. and the network conference terminal device, etc. Enter the appropriate items (S203) and end the registration session.

  As for the call setting, the first priority, the second priority, the nth priority, etc. shown in FIG. , As received content, camera image ON / OFF, audio ON / OFF, PC screen ON / OFF, reception speed, and as transmission content, camera image ON / OFF, audio ON / OFF, PC screen ON / OFF, transmission speed Set. Here, in the selection of the transmission / reception speed, for example, a setting recommended by the connection service is selected from 100 Mbps, 10 Mbps, 1 Mbps, 64K, and the like. These setting contents can be rewritten to the final setting contents at any time.

  In a network conference, each network conference terminal device and network conference temporary attendance terminal device has a main screen with member information, a member list table for confirming the login status, and a free entry field where participants can write freely. In the interactive frame, an attention comment area and a schedule table area are prepared, and an access tool such as download of a shared document link is prepared. In addition, the bulletin board on which writing is performed can be used to enter and display discussions and action items.

  The contents of the conference are recorded as a record, for example, in a disk device built in the network conference control device. Even during a network conference, you can view the conference records up to the present. The playback speed can be changed, or the voice level of each user can be displayed to automatically display a large screen with sound. With the voice heading, the head of the voice part that designates the individual can be headed. In addition, you can download the recorded part that you see many times to your personal computer.

  Furthermore, there is an area for personal storage data, and a personal use column is displayed on the display screen of each person so that marking data at the time of the meeting can be entered. Marking data can be individually designated as open / closed to others, meeting record data can be opened from the marking, and personal storage data can be individually specified privately / publicly from other party's network conference terminals. May be.

  A call button is displayed on the display screen of the attendee's network conference terminal device to make a call request to the temporary attendee. A call tone and machine voice message is sent from the network conference control device to the called call terminal device. Or in the case of mail, a message is sent. The temporary attendee who receives the call receives the authentication to participate in the network conference using the registered network conference temporary attendance terminal device and temporarily attends. The calling terminal device may further send a message to that effect to the temporary attendee's mobile phone that has automatically received the call. In this case, as long as the mobile phone of the temporary attendee who received the call is a registered network conference temporary attendance terminal device, the function of the network conference may be limited, but the mobile phone can participate in the conference.

  An example of a conference using the present network conference device will be described. Clicking the meeting attend button on the display main screen of each network conference terminal device and network conference temporary attendance terminal device attends the conference through authentication. Attendance / temporary attendance / exit can be switched with the meeting attendance status button on the main screen. On the user screen, the screen of attendees including myself is displayed in a separate window. On the individual screen of the meeting attendee, the display size can be changed and minimized, and when it is minimized, the name, meeting attendance status, and sound level are displayed.

  Individual screens for meeting attendees include camera video, PC video, audio level, lighting mark when audio exceeds a certain level, and received information such as camera image ON / OFF, audio ON / OFF, and PC screen ON / OFF. Is displayed. The reception information can be turned ON / OFF on the display screen of the network conference terminal device and the network conference temporary attendance terminal device of the conference attendee.

  The contents set on the main screen are reflected to all users as the contents to be transmitted. When setting different from the content set on the main screen, it is possible to change ON / OFF of the transmission content on the individual screen of the conference attendee.

  Here, the temporary attendance will be described with reference to the call flow diagram of the call request shown in FIG. In the case of provisional attendance, the provisional attendance is registered in the network conference control apparatus in advance. Here, for calling the calling terminal device, a desired calling method such as a ringing tone or e-mail, or calling the phone when the calling terminal device is a mobile phone is registered in advance.

  The conference organizer makes a simultaneous call to each network conference terminal device on time. When a temporary attendee needs to participate during the conference, the participant makes a call request by clicking the temporary attendee icon on the screen of his / her network conference terminal (S301). Upon receiving the call request, the network conference control device calls the registered temporary attendee call terminal device (S302).

  Here, if the calling terminal device used by the temporary attendee is registered with priority given for the convenience of the temporary attendee, the network conference control device first calls the priority 1 calling terminal device. (S303). Here, in response to the call, the network conference temporary attendance terminal device receives a response from the temporary attendee (S304), and the “LOG IN” operation is performed on the network conference control device and “LOG IN” is performed ( In step S305, authentication is performed based on the ID and password (S306), and if approved, the network conference temporary attendance terminal device participates in the network conference (S308), and the temporary attendee attends the network conference. Session of the temporary attendance session and the network conference temporary attendance terminal device are terminated. If it is not approved by the authentication, the provisional attendance is rejected (S307). If there is no response from the temporary attendee within a predetermined time (S304), a call is made from the network conference control device to the second highest priority call terminal device (S309). Hereinafter, description of the part from S310 to S315 is omitted.

  Here, when the call terminal device receives a call by a call request, the call may be transferred from the call terminal device to the mobile phone of the temporary attendee.

  When the call terminal device is a mobile phone, the call request notification is in the form of a message read out by the machine voice prepared in the network conference control device. 2 if you want to connect to the person, if you do nothing, please hang up. "

  In addition, when participating in a network conference using a network conference temporary attendance terminal, each device can be set so that costs such as a connection fee are included in the operating costs of the network conference device.

  Next, the conference record will be described. The administrator of the network conference or the member who is given the right sets the conference record. Start recording ON / OFF switching and specify recording data.

  Set the recording range based on whether all members are specified individually. In addition, a selection or all of camera images, sounds, and personal computer screens are selected. In addition, the compression rate can be specified in terms of recording capacity. Furthermore, the recording location is designated as a disk device built in the network conference control device or a personal PC. Normally, it is always recorded in a disk device built in the network conference control device, and is copied and recorded in other storage devices such as network conference terminal devices as necessary. In order to reduce the recording capacity, an existing method is used for cutting a portion without sound. For recording, an existing method is used to record time information.

Here, the marking at the time of the meeting in this invention is demonstrated.
FIG. 4 shows an example of meeting record marking data. The hard disk device that stores the conference record data 400 is provided with an area (not shown) for recording markings attached by the network conference manager and each participant. For example, Mr. A's marking data 401, Mr. B's marking data 402, and Mr. C's marking data 403 are illustrated. In the marking data 401 of Mr. A, the contents of the marking data are described in detail in <Mr. A marking data> 404. At the time of reproduction, the cueing of the marking is performed from the time and comment list written in <Mr. A's marking data> 404.
The recorded data can be individually marked, and can be classified into marking types prepared as a default and those created individually by the user. The defaults include important items, confirmation points, decisions, and the like, and materials, procedures, and the like that are individually created by the user. The marking method is, for example, 30 minutes ago, 20 minutes ago, now time designation, etc.

In addition, the network conference shared board uses an existing method, prepares the shared board, and the network conference manager or a member who is given the right gives the participant the right to write / read.
In addition, the individual communication setting specifies a participant and specifies whether to transmit / receive a camera image, sound, and a personal computer screen. Participants can also refuse to record.

  An example of the present invention in a company meeting is shown.

  When using a conferencing system in a development project, upload materials to the group's Web page in advance. Invite members to convene with the contact timer.

Busy A is temporarily attending and is engaged in another job. When listening to Mr. A's opinion, other attendees call it by a call request.
Mr. B, who participated later, skips the content up to that point by marking Mr. C in the same department during the meeting. Mr. A confirms whether there is any objection to the resolution, and asks Mr. A, who is temporarily present, to participate in the call. When Mr. A, who is temporarily attending, finds a problem, he participates in the meeting and explains the problem, and Mr. A returns to the state of temporary attendance again. Then, further discussions are held at the meeting, and a call request is sent to Mr. A to obtain consent.

  After the meeting, the minutes are completed with the marking data of the clerk D. Send an email to that effect. Absents will play back and confirm only relevant records.

  Action items are written on the bulletin board during the meeting, and after the meeting, action item reports are written on the bulletin board as appropriate. When Mr. D who sees the writing writes the question on the bulletin board, it summons a meeting of the people concerned about the question and records the result.

  3 shows an embodiment of the present invention in a circle.

In the local handicraft circle, first the instructor records a video of how to make it alone. After that, we will inform you on the Web bulletin board and recruit members. When A and B apply, the kit is sent by courier. The class starts at 10:00 on Wednesday using the network conferencing apparatus of the present invention. First, after explaining how to make it with the video you created, if there is a question from a student, for example, during self-study, set the instructor's network conference terminal device to temporary attendance and call it when necessary To do.
Created by yourself while checking the explanation video, the day after the class ends. Ask questions on the bulletin board, finish it, and post the finished product image on the bulletin board.
Looking at the bulletin board, Mr. C, who later wanted, applied for the kit. Create by watching explanatory videos and past notes. You can start recording with markings, so you can see the screen you need. Ask questions on the bulletin board and complete them.

  Examples of the present invention in the questionnaire and monitor research fields will be described.

  First, company A gathers monitors and holds an opinion meeting. Since the organizer contacts and connects using the temporary attendance function at the time of the opinion meeting, there is no communication charge on the monitor side.

  The person in charge of company A explains the product to the monitor. While listening to the explanation, the monitor comments the candid opinion using the voice or marking function. Since the monitor can comment on the way while continuing the product description, a frank opinion comes out. If the monitor is at home, you can say your opinion in a relaxed state. Various opinions come out between the monitors. Also, if you take a few seats off, you can keep your privacy by setting a temporary attendance.

  At a later date, Company A will analyze the conference records and use it for product development, ascertain the trend of preference of the monitor, send a catalog of products suitable for the person, and publish the state of the opinion meeting on the website to sell products Can be useful.

  An example of marking in the present invention in the case where an instructor explains how to solve a problem in relation to education will be shown.

  In the network conference apparatus of the present invention, the instructor transmits a monitor screen and audio, and gives an explanation while drawing a figure in the text.

  The written text is placed in the storage area of the network conference device so that the student can check it at any time.

  The instructor will ask the students to solve the problem after the explanation. Send the student's monitor screen only to the instructor, and the instructor checks each student's level of understanding. Teach individual students who have not solved. Since multiple teachers are needed, staff other than the teachers can help. One-on-one is the selling point of this cram school, and the student's text is shared with the teacher in charge and written. When a student asks a question, the teacher is contacted using a known contact function of the network conference device.

  If you understand, send the following explanation. Since the speed at which each student proceeds is different, a pre-recorded explanation is sent. The instructor's record is marked with description 1, task time, description 2, task time by marking to facilitate playback.

  Classes can be taken at any time with staff. Classes can be taken in the classroom or at home with a computer. You can have some private school computers installed in a general household and use them as a private school classroom.

The block diagram which shows one Embodiment of this invention Attendance / temporary attendance registration flow chart Call flow diagram by call request Example of meeting record marking data

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1 Network Network 2 Network Conference Control Device 3 Network Conference Terminal Device 4 Calling Terminal Device 5 Network Conference Temporary Attendance Terminal Device

Claims (5)

A network conferencing method,
A network conference terminal device used by an attendee, a call terminal device that calls a temporary attendee attending a network conference in response to a call request from the network conference terminal device, and a network conference temporary device used for the network conference of the temporary attendee A registration step of registering the attendance terminal device with the network conference control device;
A call step in which the network conference control device calls the call terminal device in response to the call request;
Causing the network conference temporary attendance terminal device to participate in the network conference by a response from the network conference temporary attendance terminal device to the network conference control device in response to a call of the call terminal device;
A network conferencing method comprising: A network conferencing device,
A network conference terminal device used by an attendee, a call terminal device that calls a temporary attendee attending a network conference in response to a call request from the network conference terminal device, and a network used for the network conference of the temporary attendee Registration means for registering the conference temporary attendance terminal device with the network conference control device;
Calling means for calling the calling terminal device by the network conference control device in response to the calling request;
Means for causing the network conference temporary attendance terminal device to participate in the network conference by a response from the network conference temporary attendance terminal device to the network conference control device in response to a call of the call terminal device;
A network conferencing apparatus comprising:   The network conference device further includes conference recording means for creating an individual conference record, and has means for recording a marking at a desired location of the conference record and reproducing the conference record from the marking. The network conference device according to claim 2.   4. The network conference device according to claim 2, further comprising means for setting a type of data to be transmitted / received for each network conference terminal device. A network conferencing program, on a computer,
A network conference terminal device used by an attendee, a call terminal device that calls a temporary attendee attending a network conference in response to a call request from the network conference terminal device, and a network used for the network conference of the temporary attendee A registration function for registering the conference temporary attendance terminal device with the network conference control device;
A call function for the network conference control device to call the call terminal device in response to the call request;
A network conference program for realizing a function of causing the network conference temporary attendance terminal device to participate in the network conference by a response from the network conference temporary attendance terminal device to the network conference control device in response to a call of the call terminal device .

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