JP2020017267A - Information processing device and idea creation space - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an information processing device capable of making it possible to grasp progress of a group discussion to create an idea and enrich a discussion, and an idea creation space.SOLUTION: An information processing device 100 is used for group discussion by a plurality of participants. A display unit 107 has a display screen 110 provided with a touch panel and accepts an input of a card on which an idea from the plurality of participants is described. Every time a plurality of times of the group discussion is performed, a storage unit 106 stores data including the card received from the participant via the display unit. A history visualization unit 102D uses the data stored in the storage unit to generate a chart that visualizes history of the plurality of times of the group discussion based on relevance of a theme of the plurality of times of the group discussion, and displays the chart on the display screen.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus and an idea creation space, and more particularly to an information processing apparatus and an idea creation space used in group discussion.

  In a group discussion, multiple participants discuss a given theme, and collect opinions based on the progress of the discussion on that theme. Then, the facilitator evaluates the group discussion by observing the behavior of the participants in the group discussion and the interaction between the participants.

  Patent Literature 1 discloses a conference support system that quantitatively evaluates the atmosphere in a conference and assists the discussion to proceed smoothly. The conference support system described in Patent Literature 1 generates conference support information based on a voice obtained from a participant and an image of the participant, and provides the participant with the information. The meeting support information includes the degree of convergence indicating the degree of unity of the discussion, the degree of excitement indicating the degree of excitement of the discussion, and the degree of interest and agreement of the participants on the agenda. The participants of the conference can appropriately recognize the current state of the conference based on the conference support information.

  The conference support system described in Patent Literature 1 can image a participant and determine the degree of understanding, interest, and consent of the participant's agenda based on changes in the participant's facial expression and upper body posture. It has become.

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  In a group discussion, participants share ideas on a certain theme, consolidate the ideas presented, and conclude the discussion. Such group discussion may be performed a plurality of times with a plurality of individual themes set for a certain theme. In this way, when group discussions are held multiple times, it is important to understand the history of group discussions that took place in the past and take into account the relevance of each discussion to create ideas and enhance discussions. It is effective for.

  The meeting support information in Patent Literature 1 is for recognizing the current situation and atmosphere of the participants in the ongoing conference, and is not for grasping the history of the group discussions performed in the past.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and provides an information processing apparatus and an idea creation space capable of grasping the background of a group discussion and creating ideas and enriching discussions. With the goal.

  In order to solve the above problem, an information processing device according to a first aspect of the present invention is an information processing device used for group discussion by a plurality of participants, and has a display screen provided with a touch panel, A display unit capable of accepting input of a card on which an idea is described from the plurality of participants, and a card received from the participant via the display unit each time a plurality of group discussions are performed. A storage unit for storing data including the data, and using the data stored in the storage unit, generate a chart that visualizes the history of the plurality of group discussions based on the relevance of the theme of the plurality of group discussions. A history visualizing unit for displaying the history on the display screen.

  According to the first aspect, it is possible to display a chart in which the history of group discussions is visualized based on the relevance of the theme of a plurality of group discussions. This allows the participants in the group discussion to check the status of the derivation of the theme, so that it is possible to create ideas and enhance the discussion in the group discussion.

  An information processing device according to a second aspect of the present invention is the information processing device according to the first aspect, wherein the information processing device is a table, and the display screen is provided on a top plate of the table.

  In the information processing device according to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the history visualization unit may be configured to determine the history based on the relevance of the plurality of group discussion themes and before and after the date and time of execution. This is to generate a chart in which is visualized.

  In the information processing device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to third aspects, the history visualization unit visualizes a glow degree index indicating a glow degree in the plurality of group discussions. This is displayed on the chart.

  According to the fourth aspect, since the glow index such as the number of cards on which the idea is described can be visualized, the participants of the group discussion can confirm the fulfillment of the discussion in each group discussion. Will be possible.

  An information processing apparatus according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the information processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect, wherein the history visualization unit visualizes a temporal change of the incandescence index in each group discussion.

  According to the fifth aspect, it is possible to visualize the change with time of the incandescence index, so that the participants of the group discussion can confirm the fulfillment of the discussion in each group discussion.

  The information processing device according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the information processing device according to the fourth or fifth aspect, wherein a camera that captures an image of a participant in a group discussion in the information processing device, and a group discussion in the information processing device A microphone for acquiring a voice of the participant; the history visualization unit calculates the incandescence index based on the image and the voice of the participant and displays the index on the chart.

  According to the sixth aspect, it is possible to reflect the images and sounds of the participants of the group discussion on the incandescence index.

  The information processing apparatus according to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein, when the group discussion is performed, a discussion guide indicating a framework of the discussion is displayed on the display screen. It further includes a support unit.

  According to the seventh aspect, the discussion can be enhanced by presenting a framework for discussion.

  An information processing apparatus according to an eighth aspect of the present invention is the information processing apparatus according to the seventh aspect, wherein the discussion support unit accepts upload of the discussion guide from the participant.

  According to the eighth aspect, it is possible to present an independent discussion guide of an organization or the like that implements a group discussion, so that a discussion corresponding to the characteristics of the organization can be realized.

  An idea creation space according to one embodiment of the present invention is an idea creation space having a floor, a plurality of side walls, and a ceiling that define a space, and at least one surface of the side wall or the floor has first to eighth ideas. And a display device or a speaker at one or more sites selected from at least one surface of the side wall and the ceiling.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the chart which visualized the history of group discussion based on the relevance of the theme of group discussion several times can be displayed. This allows the participants in the group discussion to check the status of the derivation of the theme, so that it is possible to create ideas and enhance the discussion in the group discussion.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an information processing system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing a touch panel and a display screen. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating another form of the display screen of the information processing apparatus. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view showing a deck displayed on the information processing apparatus. FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating the information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating the facilitator terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a group discussion using electronic imitation paper. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the discussion guide (Mandarat mode). FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the discussion guide (SWOT analysis mode). FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display related to the time management function of the group discussion. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of the overhead view map. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating another example of the overhead view map. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the incandescence degree map. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating another display example of the degree of incandescence. FIG. 15 is a graph showing the change over time of the incandescence index. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a process when a group discussion is performed using the information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a process in the group discussion. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a process in group discussion on an unexplored area. FIG. 19 is a block diagram illustrating a cloud service. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an information processing system according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a block diagram illustrating an information processing device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 22 is a schematic diagram showing an embodiment of an idea creation space including the information processing device according to the present invention.

  An embodiment of an information processing apparatus and system and an idea creation space according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[First Embodiment]
(Information processing system)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an information processing system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment is used for group discussion in an organization such as an educational institution, and includes an information processing device 100 and a facilitator terminal 200. In the information processing apparatus 100, the electronic imitation paper M1 (board) is displayed on the display screen 110 of the information processing apparatus 100, and the electronic sticky notes 20 (cards) in which the participants P1 to P6 have input their own ideas or opinions are displayed on the electronic screen. It is possible to perform a group discussion while sticking on the imitation paper M1.

  In FIG. 1, the information processing apparatus 100 is a table for six, and a display screen 110 is provided on substantially the entire surface of the tabletop of the table. The display screen 110 is provided with a touch panel 104A (see FIG. 5) for receiving an operation input by a finger or the like of the group discussion participants P1 to P6. The method of detecting the participant's finger or the like on the touch panel 104A is not particularly limited, and for example, a matrix switch, a resistive film method, a surface acoustic wave method (ultrasonic method), a capacitance method, an infrared method, or the like can be used. . In the case of the touch panel 104A using a touch pen, an electromagnetic induction method can be used.

  In FIG. 1, the display screen 110 includes decks (input screens) 10-1 to 10-6 as GUIs (Graphical User Interfaces) for receiving operation inputs to the information processing apparatus 100 from participants P1 to P6 of the group discussion. Is provided. The decks 10-1 to 10-6 can change the display size on the display screen 110, select display or non-display, and minimize (iconify) the display in response to an operation input from the participants P1 to P6, respectively. It has become.

  FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing a touch panel and a display screen. In FIG. 2, reference symbol E indicates the eyes of an operator operating the touch panel.

  In the example shown in FIG. 2A, a touch panel is provided on the glass plate GL1, and the display screen 110a (for example, a liquid crystal display) can be visually recognized through the transparent glass plate GL1. As shown in FIG. 2A, a gap (air layer) is formed between the glass plate GL1 and the display screen 110a. Hereinafter, the air layer above the glass plate GL1 is referred to as AL1, and the air layer between the glass plate GL1 and the display screen 110a is referred to as AL2. The thickness of the air layer AL2 is, for example, one to several times the thickness of the glass plate GL1.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 2A, light incident on the glass plate GL1 is reflected on the surface of the glass plate GL1 when the light is incident on the glass plate GL1 from the air layer AL1, and is incident on the glass plate GL1 on the air layer AL2 when the light is incident. The light is reflected on the back surface of the glass plate GL1, and is reflected on the surface of the display screen 110a when the light enters the display screen 110a from the air layer AL2. In the example shown in FIG. 2A, all of the reflected light reaches the eye E.

  In the example shown in FIG. 2B, the glass plate GL2 and the display screen 110b (for example, a liquid crystal display) are bonded with an adhesive AD. The adhesive AD is a liquid or film-shaped transparent resin (optical adhesive resin), and for example, those described in JP-A-2017-021444 can be used. The display screen 110b is visible through the adhesive AD. Therefore, in FIG. 2B, secondary reflection can be greatly reduced as compared with FIG. 2A, and a clear image can be obtained. In addition, eyes are not tired because there is no parallax. For this reason, the configuration of the display screen 110b shown in FIG. 2B is suitable for a long discussion.

  Although the information processing apparatus 100 according to FIG. 1 has a rectangular display screen 110 for six people, the shape of the display screen 110 and the number of participants using the information processing apparatus 100 are limited to this. Not something.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating another form of the display screen of the information processing apparatus. 3, the information processing apparatus 100W includes a vertical display screen 110. As the information processing device 100W, a vertical signage (electronic signboard) can be used. The display screen 110 may be attached to a wall surface or may be supported by a stand (not shown). The display screen 110 is provided with a touch panel 104A (see FIG. 5) for receiving an operation input by a finger or the like of the group discussion participants P1 to P3.

  In FIG. 3, the display screen 110 includes decks 10-1 to 10-3 as GUIs for receiving operation inputs to the information processing apparatus 100W from the participants P1 to P3 of the group discussion. As in the example shown in FIG. 1, the decks 10-1 to 10-3 change the display size on the display screen 110 and select display or non-display in accordance with operation inputs from the participants P1 to P3, respectively. And minimization (iconization).

  The form of the display screen 110 is not limited to the form provided on the surface of the table shown in FIG. 1 and the vertical signage shown in FIG. There may be. Further, a plurality of display screens 110 or a combination of display screens 110 in different forms such as a table and a signage may be used. Here, when a plurality of display screens 110 are used in combination, the plurality of display screens 110 may be synchronized to have the same display content, or the plurality of display screens 110 may be combined to expand the multi-display screen. An environment may be constructed.

  In the following description, the table-type information processing apparatus 100 for six persons shown in FIG. 1 will be described as an example.

  The facilitator terminal 200 is a terminal for the facilitator P0, and is communicably connected to the information processing device 100. For communication between the information processing apparatus 100 and the facilitator terminal 200, for example, a wireless or wired LAN (Local Area Network) or WAN (Wide Area Network) can be used.

  The facilitator P0 is a person (group worker, faculty member, etc.) who conducts the proceedings and setting of the group discussion from a neutral standpoint. The facilitator terminal 200 acquires the identification information and the attribute information of the group discussion participants P1 to P6 and registers them in the information processing apparatus 100, sets the group discussion theme, sets the group discussion theme according to the operation input from the facilitator P0. It generates setting information regarding start and end instructions, setting of a time limit, and the like, and transmits the setting information to the information processing apparatus 100.

  At this time, one facilitator P <b> 0 can also perform the proceedings and the setting of the group discussion in the plurality of information processing apparatuses 100 at the same time.

  The information processing apparatus 100 associates the participants P1 to P6 of the group discussion with the decks 10-1 to 10-6 based on the information received from the facilitator terminal 200. At this time, the information processing apparatus 100 may display the identification information (name, nickname, identification number (for example, student ID number, etc.)) of the participants P1 to P6 on the corresponding deck. In addition, the information processing apparatus 100 may display information such as the theme of the group discussion, instructions for starting and ending, and a time limit (see FIG. 10) on the display screen 110 based on the setting information.

  Thus, the participants P1 to P6 can have a group discussion while inputting their opinions or ideas on the display screen 110 of the information processing device 100.

  In FIG. 1, the facilitator terminal 200 is illustrated as a tablet terminal including a touch panel as an input device. However, the facilitator terminal 200 is not limited to this, and may be a personal computer or a workstation. They may be connected via a network.

  Further, in the present embodiment, only one facilitator terminal 200 is provided. However, the facilitator terminals 200 may be provided for a plurality of facilitators. Further, a console dedicated to the facilitator P0 may be provided in the information processing apparatus 100 without providing the facilitator terminal 200, and registration of a participant may be performed.

  FIG. 4 is an enlarged view showing a deck displayed on the information processing apparatus. In addition, since the decks 10-1 to 10-6 have the same configuration, in the following description, they are abbreviated as the decks 10 as appropriate.

  The deck 10 is used by a participant of the group discussion to perform an operation input on the display screen 110.

  The deck 10 is used to create and edit an electronic sticky note 20 to be displayed on the electronic imitation paper M1 when the display screen 110 is used as the electronic imitation paper M1. When the deck 10 is called up by the touch operation of the participant and is set to the creation mode of the electronic sticky note 20, the electronic sticky note 20 is displayed in the deck 10 as shown in FIG. The participant can write characters and figures on the electronic sticky note 20 by a touch operation.

  On the deck 10, an electronic sticky note emission button 12, a color selection button 14, and a line type selection button 16 are displayed as buttons for operating the electronic sticky note 20.

  The color selection button 14 is a button for selecting a color of a line written on the electronic sticky note 20 along a locus of the touch operation when a touch operation is performed on the electronic sticky note 20 in the deck 10. is there.

  The line type selection button 16 is a button for selecting the thickness and type (for example, a solid line, a broken line, etc.) of a line written on the electronic sticky note 20.

  The electronic sticky note issuing button 12 is a button for terminating the creation mode of the electronic sticky note 20, and displaying (pasting) the electronic sticky note 20 on the electronic imitation paper M1 on the display screen 110. When it is detected that the touch operation of the electronic sticky note issuing button 12 is performed by the participant, the creation mode of the electronic sticky note 20 is terminated, and the electronic sticky note 20 is removed from the deck 10 as shown in FIG. It is output and pasted on the electronic imitation paper M1 on the display screen 110.

  The operation members provided on the deck 10 are not limited to those shown in FIG. For example, a button for changing the background color, shape and size of the electronic sticky note 20 and the color, thickness and type of the outline of the electronic sticky note 20, a button for copy and paste, and a button for the last operation Buttons for Undo and Repeat may be provided. Further, a screen keyboard for inputting characters may be provided on the deck 10.

  The electronic sticky note 20 pasted on the display screen 110 can be edited again. When it is detected that a touch operation has been performed on the electronic sticky note 20 pasted on the display screen 110, a deck for reediting is displayed. Thereby, the electronic sticky note 20 can be re-edited. When performing re-editing, the electronic sticky note 20 may be displayed on the deck 10 of the participant who created the electronic sticky note 20 in response to a touch operation on the electronic sticky note 20 so that the electronic sticky note 20 can be re-edited. Alternatively, the electronic sticky note 20 may be edited by transferring the electronic sticky note 20 to the deck 10 of a participant other than the participant who created the electronic sticky note 20 by a drag-and-drop operation.

  The electronic sticky note 20 may display the identification information and the creation time of the creator, and the identification information and the update time of the person who performed the re-editing.

  When the electronic sticky note 20 is created or re-edited in this manner, the color, thickness and type of the line on the electronic sticky note 20, the background color, shape and size of the electronic sticky note 20, and the color of the outline, The thickness and type can be changed. This makes it possible to express the classification and importance of the items to be described on the electronic sticky note 20, and to create the electronic sticky note 20 (heading card) as a heading when grouping the electronic sticky notes 20. ing.

(Information processing device)
Next, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating the information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment includes a control unit 102, an operation unit 104, a storage unit 106, a display control unit 108, a display unit 107 having a display screen 110, and a communication interface (communication I / O). F) 112.

  The control unit 102 is a device that controls the operation of each unit of the information processing device 100, and includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) for performing various calculations. The control unit 102 receives operation inputs from the participants P1 to P6 via the operation unit 104. Further, control unit 102 receives an operation input from facilitator terminal 200 via communication I / F 112. Then, the control unit 102 transmits a control signal corresponding to these operation inputs to each unit of the information processing apparatus 100 via a bus to control the operation of each unit.

  Further, the control unit 102 includes an EEPROM (Electronically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory) for storing various control programs and a RAM (Random Access Memory) used as a work area for various calculations.

  The control unit 102 includes a participant attribute information acquisition unit 102A that acquires the attributes of the participants P1 to P6 of the group discussion, an operation content analysis unit 102B that analyzes the content of the operation input by each of the participants P1 to P6, and an operation unit. The discussion support unit 102C switches the discussion mode in response to an instruction input from the terminal 104 or the facilitator terminal 200, and a history visualization unit 102D that visualizes the history of the discussion and displays the history on the display screen 110.

  The operation unit 104 is an input device that receives operation inputs from the participants P1 to P6 or the like who operate the information processing device 100. The information processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment includes a touch panel 104A as the operation unit 104. The operation unit 104 may include an input device (for example, a keyboard, a pointing device, and the like) other than the touch panel 104A.

  The storage unit 106 is a storage device that stores various data. As the storage unit 106, for example, a device including a magnetic disk such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a device including a flash memory such as an eMMC (embedded Multi Media Card), an SSD (Solid State Drive), or the like can be used.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the storage unit 106 stores participant attribute information on the participants P1 to P6 of the group discussion.

  Further, the storage unit 106 includes a history database (history DB) 106A. The history DB 106A stores data of the electronic imitation paper M1 used in the group discussion every time the group discussion is performed. The facilitator P0 and the participants P1 to P6 call and view the data of the electronic imitation paper M1 used in the group discussion held in the past, and reedit the electronic sticky note 20 pasted on the electronic imitation paper M1. Operation can be performed.

  The display unit 107 has a display control unit 108 and a display screen 110. The display control unit 108 performs a process of converting data to be displayed on the display screen 110 into an image signal of each color according to an operation input from the operation unit 104 or the like.

  The communication I / F 112 is a unit for performing communication with another device such as the facilitator terminal 200 via the network, and performs a conversion process of data to be transmitted and received according to a communication method.

  At this time, the control unit 102 and the storage unit 106 described above may be arranged inside the information processing device 100 or may be arranged on a server on the cloud.

(Facilitator terminal)
Next, the facilitator terminal 200 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating the facilitator terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the facilitator terminal 200 according to the present embodiment includes a control unit 202, an operation unit 204, a storage unit 206, a display control unit 208, a display unit 207 having a display screen 210, and a communication interface (communication I / F). ) 212.

  The control unit 202 is a device that controls the operation of each unit of the facilitator terminal 200, and includes a CPU for performing various calculations. The control unit 202 receives an operation input from the facilitator P0 via the operation unit 204. Then, the control unit 202 transmits control signals corresponding to these operation inputs to each unit of the facilitator terminal 200 via the bus to control the operation of each unit.

  Further, the control unit 202 includes an EEPROM for storing various control programs and a RAM used as a work area for various calculations.

  The control unit 202 includes a participant attribute information generation unit that generates and updates participant attribute information.

  The operation unit 204 is an input device that receives an operation input from the facilitator P0 that operates the facilitator terminal 200. The facilitator terminal 200 according to the present embodiment is a tablet terminal including a touch panel as the operation unit 204. The operation unit 204 may include an input device other than the touch panel (for example, a keyboard, a pointing device, and the like).

  The storage unit 206 is a storage device that stores various data. As the storage unit 206, for example, a device including a magnetic disk such as an HDD, a device including a flash memory such as an eMMC, an SSD, or the like can be used.

  FIG. 6 illustrates participant attribute information as an example of data stored in the storage unit 206.

  The display unit 207 has a display control unit 208 and a display screen 210. The display control unit 208 performs a process of converting data to be displayed on the display screen 210 into image signals of respective colors according to an operation input from the operation unit 204 or the like.

  The communication I / F 212 is a unit for communicating with another device such as the information processing device 100 via a network, and performs a conversion process of data to be transmitted and received according to a communication method.

(Control at the time of group discussion)
Next, the operation of the electronic sticky note 20 on the electronic imitation paper M1 during the group discussion will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a group discussion using electronic imitation paper.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when a group discussion is performed, the electronic imitation paper M1 is displayed on substantially the entire display screen 110 of the information processing apparatus 100. When the electronic imitation paper M1 is started, first, the discussion support unit 102C of the control unit 102 accepts an input of an idea that the participants P1 to P6 have respectively come in accordance with an instruction input from the facilitator terminal 200 or the operation unit 104. Set the divergence mode for An electronic sticky note 20 output by each participant P1 to P6 writing and outputting an idea in the decks 10-1 to 10-6 is attached to the electronic imitation paper M1. In the information processing apparatus 100, the position and size of the initial electronic sticky note 20 output from each of the decks 10-1 to 10-6 are adjusted so as not to overlap with other electronic sticky notes 20 and operation members. It is adjusted appropriately.

  The facilitator P0 can set the convergence mode at an arbitrary timing (for example, when the ideas from the participants P1 to P6 run out in the divergence mode) by inputting an instruction from the facilitator terminal 200 or the operation unit 104. It has become. Here, the convergence mode is for rearranging and grouping the electronic sticky notes 20 pasted on the electronic imitation paper M1 and consolidating the ideas presented for the group discussion theme to converge the discussion. Mode. The discussion support unit 102C of the control unit 102 sets the convergence mode according to an instruction input from the facilitator terminal 200 or the operation unit 104.

  In the electronic imitation paper M1, it is possible to move the position of the electronic sticky note 20 and write the line L1 by touch operation. The line L1 can be used to group the electronic sticky notes 20 around the electronic sticky notes 20 or to connect a plurality of electronic sticky notes 20 or groups of the electronic sticky notes 20 to associate them. At this time, it is possible to create an electronic sticky note 20 as a heading for the group grouped by the line L1. When the electronic sticky note 20 serving as the heading is created, the electronic sticky notes 20 in the group overlap the electronic sticky note 20 serving as the heading, and the position can be moved as a unit.

  The discussion support unit 102C has an annotation function for the electronic sticky note 20. That is, the participants P1 to P6 can use the deck 10 to change the color (for example, background color, frame color, and the like) and size of the electronic sticky note 20 pasted on the electronic imitation paper M1. Thereby, for example, the background color of the electronic sticky note 20 on which the same or similar idea is described is set to the same or similar color, or the size of the electronic sticky note 20 on which the power word with impact is described is increased. can do. Thus, unlike the case where a paper sticky note is used, meaning can be added to the electronic sticky note 20 by changing the color and size of the electronic sticky note 20 after giving out an idea.

  When the group discussion ends, the control unit 102 stores the data of the electronic imitation paper M1 used in the group discussion and to which the electronic sticky note 20 is attached, in the history DB 106A of the storage unit 106.

(Discussion Support Department)
Further, the discussion support unit 102C of the control unit 102 has a discussion guide function. The discussion support unit 102C can display, for example, a discussion guide corresponding to a framework for creating an idea on the display screen 110 in response to an instruction input from the facilitator terminal 200 or the operation unit 104. Has become. The discussion guide may be selected by the facilitator P0, or may be selectable by the participants P1 to P6 (for example, the participant of the facilitator). Thereby, the facilitator P0 or the participants P1 to P6 can perform a group discussion according to the selected framework.

  8 and 9 are diagrams illustrating examples of the discussion guide. FIG. 8 shows the mandarat mode, and FIG. 9 shows the SWOT analysis mode. SWOT indicates strength (S), weakness (W), opportunity (O), and threat (T).

  The discussion support unit 102C can change the framework in response to an instruction input from the facilitator terminal 200 or the operation unit 104, for example, by switching the discussion guide even during a group discussion. ing. The discussion guides DG1 and DG2 as described above can be used in any process of divergence and aggregation of ideas.

  The discussion guide DG1 shown in FIG. 8 is a GUI for the Mandarat idea, and includes nine 3 × 3 rectangular cells. The participants P1 to P6 can directly input the above-mentioned cells or paste the electronic sticky notes 20 according to the procedure of the Mandarat conception method. Thereby, the participants P1 to P6 can create an idea according to the procedure of the Mandarat conception method of spreading the idea from the central cell.

  The discussion guide DG2 shown in FIG. 9 is a GUI for SWOT analysis, and includes squares corresponding to four categories: strength (S), weakness (W), opportunity (O), and threat (T). The participants P1 to P6 can submit and organize ideas by directly inputting the above-mentioned cells or pasting the electronic sticky notes 20 in relation to the theme of the group discussion. Thus, the participants P1 to P6 perform factor analysis on the issues of the group discussion for each of the categories of strength (S), weakness (W), opportunity (O) and threat (T) according to the SWOT analysis method. It becomes possible.

  Note that the discussion guide is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. For example, it is also possible to use a discussion guide such as a mind map, a hierarchy diagram for hierarchically organizing ideas, and a characteristic factor diagram (fishbone chart) for systematically organizing the relationship between characteristics and factors.

  Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may include a framework upload function for incorporating an original framework into an organization such as an educational institution that conducts group discussions. This makes it possible to conduct group discussions using a framework according to the organization's business or educational content.

  It is also possible to display a discussion guide regarding the time management function of the group discussion. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display related to the time management function of the group discussion.

  In the discussion guide DG3 shown in FIG. 10, the background color of the display screen 110 is gradually filled from the center as time elapses after the start of the group discussion. According to the example illustrated in FIG. 10, it is possible to produce a sense of urgency with the passage of time for the participants P1 to P6 of the group discussion. Thereby, it becomes possible to make participants P1 to P6 aware of the imminent time.

(History visualization unit)
Next, the visualization of the history of the group discussion will be described with reference to FIGS. In the information processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment, the history visualization unit 102D can display a chart (overhead view map and incandescence degree map) indicating the history of group discussions performed in the past. The bird's-eye view map is a chart showing the history of the group discussion, and the glow degree map is a chart including a glow degree index indicating the glow degree of the group discussion. The bird's-eye view map and the glow degree map shown in FIGS. 11 to 15 can be switched and displayed by touch or click operation. The facilitator P0 and the participants P1 to P6 can review the group discussion using the overhead map and the incandescence degree map described above.

  In the following description, an example will be described in which themes of three discussions D1 to D3 are set under one project, and one to a plurality of group discussions are performed on the discussions D1 to D3. The title of the project (PROJECT 1) is described as the large theme, the titles of the discussions D1 to D3 are described as the middle theme, and the title of the group discussion is described as the small theme.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the bird's-eye view map, and shows the history of the group discussion in a tree diagram.

  Symbols M1 to M10 in the figure are icons of the electronic imitation paper at the end of each of the group discussions GD1 to GD10. In the bird's-eye view map shown in FIG. 11, the icons of the electronic imitation papers M1 to M10 are arranged such that the one with the oldest date and time when the group discussions GD1 to GD10 were performed is on the left side. When the operation content analysis unit 102B of the control unit 102 detects a click operation on the icon of the electronic imitation paper M1 to M10, a copy of the electronic imitation paper M1 to M10 can be displayed on the display screen 110. .

  The facilitator P0 and the participants P1 to P6 can freely write on the overhead view map shown in FIG. Thereby, it is possible to write the titles of the project and the discussions D1 to D3. The large theme, the medium theme, and the small theme may be written directly by the facilitator P0 or the participants P1 to P6, or the facilitator P0 may automatically display what is input from the facilitator terminal 200 or the like. You may.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11, M1 to M6 created in the group discussions GD1 to GD6 are discussion D1, M7 to M9 created in the group discussions GD7 to GD9 are discussion D2, and M10 created in the group discussion GD10 is discussion D3. Each is classified. The icons may be displayed in different colors for each of the discussions D1 to D3.

  One electronic imitation paper is started at the start of the project, is used and succeeded in the group discussions GD1 to GD10, and is updated and stored every time the group discussions GD1 to GD10 are completed.

  In FIG. 11, the arrangement of icons is branched corresponding to the electronic imitation paper used as a starting point in each group discussion. This branch indicates that a new argument has been derived from the electronic imitation paper that was the starting point. For example, the branch in the electronic imitation paper M3 indicates that both the group discussions GD4 and GD7 (corresponding to the electronic imitation papers M4 and M7, respectively) were performed starting from the electronic imitation paper M3 created in the group discussion GD3. I have.

  Further, in the bird's-eye view map shown in FIG. 11, a message indicating that there is an area of “unexploited” is displayed for the group discussion for which the discussion has not been derived (no branch).

  The history visualization unit 102D according to the present embodiment can visualize the history of the group discussions GD1 to GD10 and the status of the derivation of the discussion from each of the group discussions GD1 to GD10 using the bird's-eye view map shown in FIG. Thereby, the facilitator P0 and the participants P1 to P6 can overlook the history of the group discussions GD1 to GD10, and can recognize an area where discussion has not been derived. Can lead to discussion.

  In one project, the group discussion may be held in the same group, or may be held in parallel in a plurality of different groups.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating another example of the bird's-eye view map, and is a diagram illustrating the relevance of the theme of the group discussion.

  In the example shown in FIG. 12, a closed curve (for example, a circle or an ellipse) is displayed for each of the discussions D1 to D3. The closed curves are connected via the icons of the electronic imitation papers M3 and M5, which are the starting points of the branch. In each closed curve, the icons of the electronic imitation papers M1 to M10 are arranged clockwise in ascending order of the date and time when the group discussions GD1 to GD10 were performed. In FIG. 12, similarly to FIG. 11, when the operation content analysis unit 102B of the control unit 102 detects a click operation on the icon of the electronic imitation paper M1 to M10, a copy of the electronic imitation paper M1 to M10 is displayed on the display screen 110. Can be displayed.

  The facilitator P0 and the participants P1 to P6 move the icons of the electronic imitation paper M1 to M10 by a touch operation on the touch panel 104A while referring to the contents of the electronic imitation paper M1 to M10, and change the icons belonging to other discussions. Can be adjusted. Here, the shape of the closed curve may be deformed following the movement of the icon.

  The history visualization unit 102D according to the present embodiment can show the relevance of the themes of the group discussions GD1 to GD10 using the bird's-eye view map shown in FIG. Thereby, it is possible to guide the facilitator P0 and the participants P1 to P6 to create a new idea by combining the themes of the group discussions GD1 to GD10.

  Note that the arrangement and connection of the closed curves corresponding to the discussions D1 to D3 are not limited to those shown in FIG. 12, and the history visualization unit 102D may randomly select and display a plurality of patterns. Further, the icons of the electronic imitation paper M1 to M10 may be displayed three-dimensionally on three-dimensional coordinates.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, in addition to the history of the group discussions GD1 to GD10, it is possible to visualize information indicating the degree of enthusiasm (degree of incandescence) of the participants P1 to P6 in the group discussions GD1 to GD10. 13 to 15 can be switched and displayed by touch or click operation.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the glow degree map, and is a diagram illustrating the glow degree for each group discussion using electronic imitation paper.

  In the present embodiment, the operation content analysis unit 102B analyzes the required time and the operation content in each of the group discussions GD1 to GD10. Then, the history visualizing unit 102D calculates an incandescence index indicating the incandescence in each of the group discussions GD1 to GD10 based on the analysis result by the operation content analyzing unit 102B. As the incandescence index, for example, (1) the total required time in each group discussion GD1 to GD10, (2) the number of electronic sticky notes 20 issued in each group discussion GD1 to GD10, (3) electronic The distance by which the sticky note 20 is moved and (4) the amount of writing on the electronic imitation paper M1 to M10 can be used. For example, (1) the required time can be used as an indicator of the degree of maturity of the discussion, and (2) the number of electronic sticky notes 20 can be used as an indicator of the amount of submitted ideas. it can. Further, (3) the distance that the electronic sticky note 20 has been moved and (4) the amount of writing on the electronic imitation paper M1 to M10 can be used as an index that is a measure of the degree of convergence of ideas in group discussion.

  In addition, the kind of the incandescence index is not limited to those listed above. The incandescence index does not need to be individually calculated for the participants P1 to P6, and may be calculated as the total amount of the teams of the participants P1 to P6.

  (3) For the distance that the electronic sticky note 20 has been moved, for example, when a group discussion is performed using a plurality of information processing apparatuses 100 of different sizes, for example, a plurality of information processing apparatuses 100 are used as a multi-display. In such a case, a normalized value may be calculated according to the size (for example, the area) of the electronic imitation paper M1 to M10.

  In the incandescence degree map shown in FIG. 13, by selecting the tabs T1 to T4 by touch or click operation, (1) required time, (2) number of electronic sticky notes 20, (3) electronic sticky notes It is possible to select the distance by which the paper 20 has been moved and (4) the amount of writing on the electronic imitation paper M1 to M10.

  FIG. 13 shows an example in which the required time tab T1 is selected. When the tab T1 is selected, an arrow-shaped color scale CS1 indicating the magnitude of the incandescent index, that is, the length of the required time, is displayed. The color scale CS1 is a visual guide for expressing the length of time required as an incandescence index by color. In the example shown in FIG. 13, red, orange, and so on are displayed in the descending order of the required time in the group discussions GD1 to GD10. Represented in yellow, green and blue. In FIG. 13, red is represented by vertical lines, orange is represented by oblique lattice lines, yellow is represented by lattice lines, green is represented by oblique lines, and blue is represented by horizontal lines. In FIG. 13, for convenience of illustration, the required time is represented in five stages of red, orange, yellow, green, and blue, but the required time can be indicated in multiple stages by shading of these colors. .

  The colors of the icons of the electronic imitation paper M1 to M10 are colors corresponding to the required times in the respective group discussions GD1 to GD10. M5 and M9 are red and have the longest time, M4 and M10 are yellow, M1, M6 and M8 are green, and M2, M3 and M7 are blue and have the shortest time. The icons corresponding to the electronic imitation paper M4 of the group discussion GD4 requiring the shortest time and the icons corresponding to the electronic imitation paper M9 of the group discussion GD9 requiring the longest time are marked with highlight marks AT1 and AT2, respectively. ing.

  The history visualization unit 102D according to the present embodiment can indicate the incandescence index in the group discussions GD1 to GD10 by the incandescence map illustrated in FIG. Since a mark corresponding to the incandescence index can be displayed, it is possible to specify a small theme that has room for further discussion and a small theme that has been sufficiently discussed.

  In FIG. 13, the glow degree index is displayed on a tree-like chart similar to that in FIG. 11, but the glow degree map is not limited to the tree-like figure. For example, in a chart showing the relevance of the theme of each group discussion using a closed curve as shown in FIG. 12, the incandescence index can be displayed by providing tabs T1 to T4 similar to those in FIG. It is.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing another display example of the incandescence degree, and shows the incandescence index of the group discussions GD1 to GD10 as a table.

  In the example shown in FIG. 14, a plurality of types of incandescence indices can be displayed in a list. Thus, for example, in the group discussion GD10, the number of electronic sticky notes 20 (degree of divergence of ideas), which is an index that is a measure of the amount of submitted ideas, was smaller than in other group discussions. (3) The distance that the electronic sticky note 20 was moved and (4) the numerical value of the amount of writing on the electronic imitation paper M1 to M10, which are indicators that are indicative of the degree of convergence of the ideas in the group discussion, are considered, and the relevance of the ideas is examined. It is presumed that this has been done sufficiently.

  The history visualization unit 102D according to the present embodiment can quantitatively show the balance between the degree of divergence of ideas and the degree of consideration of convergence (convergence) of ideas using the incandescence degree map shown in FIG. This allows the facilitator P0 and the participants P1 to P6 to generate a plurality of electronic imitation papers corresponding to a plurality of group discussions in accordance with the balance between the degree of divergence of ideas and the degree of consideration of convergence (convergence) of ideas. It is possible to make a decision such as mixing ideas and discussing again. Specifically, it is possible to induce a new discussion, for example, by discussing a combination of ideas having a low degree of divergence of ideas and a high degree of convergence of ideas.

  FIG. 15 is a graph showing the temporal change of the incandescence index, which is displayed in response to a touch or click operation on the icons of the electronic patterned papers M1 to M10 in FIG.

  In the example shown in FIG. 15, the change with time of the incandescence index in the group discussion GD10 is visualized as a graph, and a guide for a small theme to be reconsidered can be provided. That is, the facilitator P0 and the participants P1 to P6 can specify a small theme that is likely to have a new development by restarting the group discussion based on the temporal change of the incandescence index.

  Specifically, if the number of the electronic sticky notes 20 has not decreased even at the end of the group discussion, the facilitator P0 and the participants P1 to P6 may submit more ideas. You can judge. If the moving distance of the electronic sticky note 20 or the amount of writing on the electronic sticky note 20 has not decreased, the facilitator P0 and the participants P1 to P6 have not sufficiently converged the ideas, and will have to re-examine the discussion again. Can be determined to be effective.

  In the example shown in FIG. 15, in the group discussion GD10, the number of electronic sticky notes 20 is decreasing and the ideas are exhausted, but the amount of writing on the electronic imitation paper is increasing, and it is necessary to dig deeper again to discuss. It can be determined that it is valid.

  The GUI for visualizing the history may be browsed by the information processing device 100 or the facilitator terminal 200, or may be browsed by another personal computer, tablet terminal, or smartphone.

(Processing when conducting a group discussion)
Next, the flow of processing when a group discussion is performed will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a process when a group discussion is performed using the information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  When starting a group discussion, the control unit 102 first performs a group discussion start process in accordance with an operation input from the facilitator terminal 200 (step S10). In the group discussion start process, the control unit 102 acquires the identification information and the seat designation information of the participants P1 to P6 of the group discussion and various setting information from the facilitator terminal 200, and the participants P1 to P6 and the deck 10 -1 to 10-6 are set, and the date and time of group discussion, time limit, etc. are set. Information indicating the result of the association between the participants P1 to P6 and the decks 10-1 to 10-6 may be stored in the storage unit 106. The setting contents such as the theme and the time limit may be displayed on the display screen 110 of the information processing apparatus 100.

  Next, the group discussion support unit 102C of the control unit 102 starts up the bird's-eye view map (see FIGS. 11 and 12) (step S12) and accepts an input of a project title (large theme) (step S14). The large theme input in step S14 is displayed on the overhead view map.

  Next, a group discussion (in FIG. 16 to FIG. 18, the group discussion is abbreviated as GD) is performed under the large theme input in step S14 (step S16).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a process in the group discussion.

  First, the discussion support unit 102C starts up the electronic imitation paper M1 (step S160), and receives an input of a title (small theme) of the electronic imitation paper M1 (step S162).

  Next, the discussion support unit 102C sets a divergence mode for receiving an input of an idea via the electronic sticky note 20, and receives an input of an idea (step S164). Then, the discussion support unit 102C sets a convergence mode for aggregating the ideas and converging the discussion (step S166). In steps S164 and S166, the framework shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 can be used. The divergence and convergence of the idea may be performed repeatedly or may be performed in parallel.

  After the divergence and convergence of the ideas are repeated, when the time limit elapses or when the group discussion ends due to an end instruction from the facilitator terminal 200 or the like (Yes in step S168), the discussion support unit 102C stores the electronic imitation paper M1. It is stored in the history DB 106A of the unit 106 (step S170).

  Next, when the group discussion is continuously performed, when the instruction input for starting the group discussion is received (Yes in step S18), the discussion support unit 102C starts up the electronic imitation paper at the end of the immediately preceding group discussion. As a result, it is possible to have a discussion based on the circumstances of the previous group discussion.

  Then, after the group discussion is performed a plurality of times (steps S16 and S18), a review of the project is performed (step S20), and the history visualization unit 102D visualizes the history of the group discussion and displays a bird's-eye view map on the display screen 110. Is displayed (step S22). In step S22, the facilitator P0 and the participants P1 to P6 can look back on the group discussion by displaying the bird's-eye view map, the incandescence degree map, and the like on the display screen 110.

  Next, when an unexplored area is referred to in the bird's-eye view map (Yes in step S24), a group discussion is performed using the electronic imitation paper selected as the starting point (step S26).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a process in group discussion on an unexplored area.

  According to the selection in step S24, the discussion support unit 102C selects the electronic imitation paper to be the starting point (step S260), and starts up the copy of the electronic imitation paper to be the starting point (step S262). Next, the discussion support unit 102C accepts the input of the title (small theme) of the electronic imitation paper M1 (step S264), sets the divergence mode for accepting the input of the idea via the electronic sticky note, and accepts the input of the idea ( Step S266).

  Next, the discussion support unit 102C sets the convergence mode and accepts the convergence of the idea (step S268). Then, when the group discussion ends (e.g., Yes in step S270) due to the elapse of the time limit or the end instruction from the facilitator terminal 200 or the like, the updated electronic imitation paper is stored in the history DB 106A of the storage unit 106 (step S272).

  Next, when a project end instruction is received (Yes in step S28), the process ends.

  According to the present embodiment, by visualizing the history of the group discussion and the incandescence index, the facilitator P0 and the participants P1 to P6 are given an opportunity to create a new idea or guided to a new discussion. It is possible to show a guide to do.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to visualize the achievement degree of the team by visualizing the history of the past discussion such as the discussion performed with the same title, the discussion performed by the same member, and the present discussion, respectively. Will be possible.

(Another Embodiment of Information Processing System)
FIG. 19 is a block diagram illustrating a cloud service.

  The information processing system 1C according to the present embodiment includes a usage status analysis unit 300 and an integrated history database (integrated history DB) 302 arranged on a server on the cloud.

  The integrated history DB 302 is communicably connected to the plurality of information processing apparatuses 100 via a network (Internet), and collects data of a group discussion result including electronic imitation paper data from the history DB 106A of the information processing apparatus 100. Can be accumulated. When transmitting the data to the integrated history DB 302, the control unit 102 of the information processing apparatus 100 deletes identification information (for example, personal information such as a name and an identification number) for identifying a participant of the group discussion from the transmission data. Or you may make it confidential.

  The usage status analysis unit 300 analyzes the usage status of the information processing apparatus 100 (for example, the number of times of group discussion, the time, the number of times and time of use of each mode, etc.), and visualizes and displays the service provider on SP1. This allows the service provider SP1 to grasp the usage status of the information processing apparatus 100 and use it for consultation such as more effective usage for the end user.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an information processing system according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a block diagram illustrating an information processing device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, in the information processing system 1A according to the present embodiment, the information processing apparatus 100A captures images of the participants P1 to P6 in addition to the configuration described in the first embodiment. And a voice acquisition device (microphones 116-1 to 116-6) for acquiring voices of speeches of participants P1 to P6, respectively. In the example illustrated in FIG. 20, the camera 114 is installed on the surface of the table of the information processing apparatus 100A, but the installation position of the camera 114 is not limited to this. The camera 114 is preferably installed at a position where all the participants can be imaged. For example, the camera 114 may be installed on a ceiling or a wall of a room where the information processing apparatus 100A is installed. A plurality of cameras 114 may be provided, or may be provided for each participant's seat. Note that the facilitator terminal 200 is the same as in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the history visualization unit 102D of the control unit 102 can calculate the glow index based on the images and sounds of the participants P1 to P6.

  The history visualization unit 102D, for example, analyzes the image of the participant and adds points when the participants P1 to P6 are in the forward leaning posture and when the participants P1 to P6 raise their hands for a comment. Alternatively, the incandescent index related to the degree of excitement in the group discussion may be calculated by deducting points when there is a participant who looks aside or moves little.

  In addition, the history visualization unit 102D records the temporal change of the volume of the microphones 116-1 to 116-6 of the participants P1 to P6, and based on the temporal change of the volume, determines the temporal change of the excitement of the group discussion. It becomes possible to calculate quantitatively. At this time, speakers 118-1 to 118-6 (not shown) may be provided for each seat of participants P1 to P6. The speakers 118-1 to 118-6 may be headphones.

  Note that the camera 114 may be an infrared camera capable of detecting the amount of infrared radiation emitted from the participants P1 to P6. In this case, the history visualization unit 102D records a temporal change in the amount of infrared rays emitted from the participants P1 to P6. The history visualization unit 102D measures the increase in the body temperature of the participants P1 to P6 based on the amount of increase in the amount of infrared rays, and based on the change over time in the body temperature of the participants P1 to P6, the degree of the excitement of the group discussion. The change with time can be calculated quantitatively.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, the same components as those in the first and second embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 22 is a schematic diagram (perspective view) showing an embodiment of an idea creation space including the information processing device according to the present invention. The idea creation space 50 in the present embodiment has a floor 52, a plurality of side walls 54, 56, 58 and 60, and a ceiling 62 that define the space. The idea creation space 50 has the information processing device 100, 100W, or 100A (hereinafter, collectively referred to as the information processing device 100) according to each of the above embodiments installed on the side wall 54 or the floor 52 in FIG. At least one site selected from the display devices 70 to 74 and a speaker 118 (not shown) is provided at one or more sites selected from the side walls 54 to 60 and the ceiling 62. With a configuration in which the information processing apparatus 100 is combined with the display devices 70 to 74 and / or the speaker 118 (not shown), an effect of creating a flow of thought, accelerating or converging a discussion can be provided, and Creation and discussion can be further enhanced.

  For example, when the discussion in the information processing device 100 is in the divergent mode (step S164), the display devices 70 to 74 and the speaker 118 (not shown) project a scenery and a sound that can image “open sea during the day”, respectively. Giving participants an infinitely expanding atmosphere can encourage the creation of ideas. On the other hand, when the discussion is in the convergence mode (step S166), the display devices 70 to 74 and the speaker 118 (not shown) project the scenery and sound that can image “night view of the city center”, respectively, to create a calm and intellectual atmosphere. Giving it to participants will enable a deep and fulfilling discussion.

  As the display device 70, for example, one of the following is preferably used.

  1) A mirror surface display device in which display light and mirror light can be visually recognized in the same area (for example, see International Publication WO2017 / 126624). By using such a mirror display device, the participants can proceed with the group discussion while visually recognizing their appearance in various scenes projected on the display device 70 as mirror images. As a result, creation of ideas is further promoted due to a synergistic effect with vision.

  2) A display device bonded to a transparent window, a transparent double window, or the like via an adhesive layer (for example, see JP-A-2017-227767). By using such a display device, a participant can view the outdoor scene through a portion of the transparent window to which the display device is not attached and can illuminate the outdoor device with the display device 70. Various projected images can be viewed. As a result, creation of ideas is further promoted due to a synergistic effect with vision.

  3) A reflective transparent screen that can display a projected image from the indoor side to indoor members, which is bonded or incorporated into a transparent window, a transparent double window, or the like via an adhesive layer (for example, International Publication WO2015 / 186668). By using such a reflective transparent screen, the participant can visually recognize various images projected on the display device 70 in a state where the outdoor scene can be visually recognized and the outdoor light can be collected. As a result, creation of ideas is further promoted due to a synergistic effect with vision.

  As the display device 72, for example, a pseudo window (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-223347, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-297803, and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-545904) that reproduces scenery and light is preferable. Used. By displaying an appropriate landscape image in such a pseudo window, for example, the effects of time differences during discussions at multiple locations can be suppressed, or closed or open or other various atmospheres can be given according to the emotions of the discussion members And promote the creation of ideas. In addition, by alternately illuminating the lights that encourage concentration and diffusion, it is possible to create a flow of thought. As a result, creation of ideas is further promoted due to a synergistic effect with vision.

  As the display device 74, for example, writing using ink and erasing of writing (hereinafter, referred to as “erasing”) are possible, and a reflective screen type whiteboard (for example, International Publication WO2019 / 004289) is preferably used. By using such a video display type whiteboard, a participant can organize while erasing a discussion memo or the like while displaying an appropriate image. As a result, the creation of ideas is further promoted due to the synergistic effect between visual and tactile sensations.

  A known speaker is used as the speaker 118, and among them, a glass member having a speaker function is preferably used as the diaphragm. By adding a speaker function to a glass member that produces a suitable view, for example, when projecting a landscape image into a room, a sound suitable for the landscape is emitted, thereby realizing a real scene. You can get closer to the situation where you are visually recognizing. Also, by alternately playing music that encourages concentration and diffusion, it is possible to create a flow of thought. On the other hand, since the glass member itself has a function of absorbing sound, a quiet space can be provided. As a result, an innovative idea can be created by a synergistic effect with visual and auditory senses.

  At this time, it is preferable that the information processing apparatus 100 itself is also a table top type information processing apparatus having a single transparent glass plate on the top plate. Since the top plate is a single transparent glass plate, it is possible to eat and drink without worrying that food and drink will spill during the discussion. As a result, the creation of innovative ideas is further promoted by the synergistic effect with taste.

  In addition, a spray device or the like (not shown) is installed in the room, and a scent corresponding to the scenery and sound projected from the display devices 70 to 74 and the speaker 118 (not shown) is projected, thereby creating an idea by a synergistic effect with the sense of smell. The discussion may be further enhanced.

  1, 1A, 1B, 1C: Information processing system, 100, 100W, 100A, 100-1, 100-2: Information processing device, 102: Control unit, 102A: Participant attribute information acquisition unit, 102B: Operation content analysis unit , 102C: Discussion support unit, 102D: History visualization unit, 104: Operation unit, 106: Storage unit, 106A: History database (history DB), 107: Display unit, 108: Display control unit, 110: Display screen, 112 ... Communication interface (communication I / F), 114, 114-1, 114-2: camera, 116-1 to 116-6: microphone, 118, 118-1 to 118-6: speaker, 200, 200-1, 200 -2: Facilitator terminal, 202: Control unit, 204: Operation unit, 206: Storage unit, 207: Display unit, 208: Display control unit, 210 ... Display screen, 212: communication interface (communication I / F), 300: usage analysis unit, 302: integrated history database (integrated history DB), 50: idea creation space, 52: floor, 54, 56, 58, 60 ... Side walls, 62 ... ceiling, 70, 72, 74 ... display device

Claims (9)

An information processing device used for group discussion by a plurality of participants,
A display unit having a display screen provided with a touch panel and capable of accepting an input of a card in which an idea is described from the plurality of participants,
A storage unit that stores data including a card received from the participant via the display unit each time a plurality of group discussions are performed,
Using the data stored in the storage unit, based on the relevance of the theme of the group discussion of the plurality of times, to generate a chart visualizing the history of the group discussion of the plurality of times, the history displayed on the display screen A visualization unit,
An information processing apparatus comprising: The information processing device is a table,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display screen is provided on a top plate of the table.   The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the history visualization unit generates a chart in which the history is visualized based on the relevance of the theme of the plurality of group discussions and before and after the execution date and time.   4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the history visualization unit visualizes a glow degree index indicating the degree of glow in the plurality of group discussions and displays the glow degree index on the chart. 5.   The information processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the history visualization unit visualizes a temporal change of the incandescent index in each group discussion. A camera that captures an image of a participant in the group discussion in the information processing device;
The information processing apparatus further includes a microphone that obtains a voice of a participant of the group discussion in the information processing apparatus,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the history visualization unit calculates the glow degree index based on an image and a sound of the participant and displays the glow index on the chart.   The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a discussion support unit configured to display a discussion guide indicating a framework of the discussion on the display screen when performing the group discussion.   The information processing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the discussion support unit receives upload of the discussion guide from the participant. An idea creation space having a floor, a plurality of side walls, and a ceiling that define the space,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus is provided on at least one surface of the side wall or on the floor.
An idea creation space including a display device or a speaker on at least one portion selected from at least one surface of the side wall and the ceiling.

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