JP3246252U - Personal History Viewing System - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a personal history viewing system that meets the desires of people who want their own footsteps written by a writing expert as a personal history and who want it to be available for future generations to read whenever they like. [Solution] A personal history viewing system 10 includes a cloud server 12 that stores an electronic file of a client's personal history, which was created based on a request from the client and through collaboration between the client and the requestee, and a code engraved plate 14 that is attached to a gravestone, memorial tablet, altar, or condolence money gift that serves as a memorial to the client, and by reading the code engraved plate 14 using the reader function of a smartphone 16, the smartphone 16 is connected to the cloud server 12 and the personal history stored in the cloud server 12 can be viewed. [Selected Figure] Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a system for viewing the history of a deceased person who can trace the footprints of the deceased.

When grandchildren or great-grandchildren ask, "What were your grandparents like?", it can be hard to know how to respond. Also, some people who experienced the unexpected loss of their grandparents during the COVID-19 pandemic say they wish they had asked them about their grandfathers and grandmothers' upbringing and lives. In this way, the footprints of the deceased are very important to relatives and become more valuable with each passing day. On the other hand, while walking around a travel destination, you may come across a gravestone that catches your interest. If it has the same surname as your own, which is relatively rare, you will be curious about the life of the deceased, even if they are a stranger. In such cases, there are probably a surprising number of people who would like to read a story that summarizes the history of the deceased who lived in the area.

With social media becoming more prevalent in everyday life, many modern people are becoming less resistant to self-disclosure. Social media today is overflowing with fragmentary information about the poster's tastes, such as selfies, pictures of what they ate that day, pictures of pets, and short texts ranging from casual musings to philosophical comments. In response to this trend, some services are being offered that store social media-like information about the deceased on the cloud or elsewhere, making it available for viewing at any time via the internet (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2015-165856

However, conventional technology contains a mixture of various information about the deceased, some of which is extremely private, and therefore the system is designed so that the information of the deceased cannot be viewed unless a pre-linked ID/PW is prepared. In addition, the stored information of the deceased is materialistic and fragmentary, such as a profile, photo, and hobbies, and does not provide a complete picture of the personality of the deceased, and hardly reflects the will or thoughts of the deceased.

On the other hand, the genre of personal history, handled by major publishers and newspapers, has been around for a long time, and it is common for a person to be commissioned to write one during his or her lifetime, and then published and distributed as a personal history that records his or her footsteps. However, because it was relatively expensive, only those who could afford it were able to leave their personal history behind. In addition, in the case of paper media such as books, it is difficult to inherit and preserve rights after the person's death, and it is also difficult to secure storage space. However, it is certain that personal history has many advantages and is a form that can fully meet the demands of modern people who want to leave a complete personal history as proof that they lived.

This invention was devised to solve these problems, and was based on the desire to have an expert in writing write down one's living proof, and to make it so that future generations can read it whenever they want. In order to respond to the wishes of people who want to keep their personal history private, we provide a one-stop service system that allows them to outsource everything from writing their personal history to managing it after their death.

To solve the above problems, the present invention is configured as follows:

The personal history viewing system of the present invention includes a cloud or a server in which an electronic file of the client's personal history is stored, which is created through collaboration between the client and the client based on the request of the client; A part to be read is attached to a tombstone, a memorial tablet, an altar, a gift of condolence, etc. as a memorial to the client, and by reading the part to be read by the reader function of the information terminal possessed by the viewer, the information terminal can read the part to be read. It is characterized in that it is connected to a cloud or a server, and personal history stored in the cloud or server can be viewed.

The personal history viewing system of the present invention is further characterized in that the electronic file is a document file and can be viewed through the display of the electronic terminal that has accessed the cloud or server.

The personal history viewing system of the present invention is further characterized in that the electronic file is an audio file and can be viewed audibly through a speaker of the electronic terminal accessing the cloud or server.

The personal history viewing system of the present invention is further characterized in that the personal history electronic file has disclosure levels set in stages corresponding to the type of information code.

This invention allows you to remember the deceased by simply reading the readable portion of a QR code (registered trademark) or other mark attached to a gravestone or other object using an information terminal (such as a smartphone) that can connect to the Internet. While it lacks the monumental value and weightiness of traditional bound personal histories, it has the great advantage of being easily accessible at any time, and there is no risk of loss due to a moving disaster, etc. Of course, it is also possible to use analog binding and digital electronic files together.

In this project, a professional writer (or someone who has received specialized training under the supervision of a writer) will write the personal history while interviewing the client, and the personal history will be completed through collaboration between the client and the client. This process will provide the client with an opportunity to look back on their past and cherish the time they have left. Furthermore, taking on the challenge of a field they have never experienced before, such as a personal history, will not only stimulate the brain, but will also improve their quality of life by creating a new purpose in life.

This invention allows historical facts such as changes in the times, changes in society, the development process of civilization, and the development and decline of local communities to be traced from the records of the deceased, and is a means of passing on experience to the next generation. It also makes sense from a point of view.

Schematic diagram showing the configuration of the personal history viewing system of the present invention Flowchart showing the service flow of the personal history viewing system

Below, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a personal history viewing system, and Figure 2 is a flowchart showing the service flow of the personal history viewing system.

First, the configuration of the personal history viewing system will be explained with reference to FIG. The personal history viewing system 10 is composed of a cloud server 12 and a code stamp board 14. The cloud server 12 stores electronic files related to personal history. The electronic file is stored as, for example, a document file typically in PDF format, or an audio file in mp3, wav, aac, aiff, flac, or m4a format.

The code engraving plate 14 is attached to the gravestone 16. It is preferable to attach it to the stone monument so that it is easily noticeable by visitors to the grave, but if the stone monument is located in a secluded area, it may be attached to another part (such as an incense burner or a prayer stone). It may also be attached to a dedicated stand provided on the aisle side. In any case, it is desirable to attach it in a place that is easily accessible to visitors to the grave.

The code stamping board 14 has a code, such as a QR code (registered trademark), stamped on a metal plate. There is also guidance written next to the code that says, ``If you scan it with your smartphone, you can view the deceased's personal history.'' When the code portion of the code stamp plate 14 is imaged by a code reading unit such as a camera of the smartphone 18, the smartphone 18 is automatically connected to the cloud server 12 through the URL information included in the code.

A menu related to electronic files stored in the cloud server 12 is displayed on the screen of the smartphone 18 connected to the cloud server 12. For example, when a document file is selected, the text of the personal history is displayed on the screen of the smartphone 18, and when an audio file is selected, an audio reading of the text of the personal history is played from the speaker of the smartphone 18 or connected earphones, etc.

In the configuration of the personal history viewing system 10 described above, the cloud server 12 may be replaced with a server of another form, such as a physical server or a rental server. Furthermore, when the code engraving plate 14 is to be attached to an object placed outdoors, such as a gravestone, it is preferable that the QR code (registered trademark) or the like is engraved on a metal plate in terms of weather resistance. When the code engraving plate 14 is to be attached to an object placed indoors, such as an mortuary tablet, urn, or altar, it may be replaced with something engraved, printed, or transferred onto paper, resin, wood, stickers, etc.

Furthermore, it is expected that personal history will include a lot of proper nouns and information that only family members know. Therefore, it is also possible to set the disclosure level step by step by masking them as necessary. In this case, by changing the part to be read that is attached to something that can only be accessed by relatives, such as a memorial tablet, urn, or altar, and the part to be read that is attached to something that can be seen by many people, such as a tombstone, it is possible to disclose information that can be accessed. Different levels can be created. For example, the level of detail of the content may be classified in stages according to the attributes of the person accessing the cloud server 12. Since most people who access the cloud server 12 from codes attached to memorial tablets, urns, altars, etc. are close relatives of the deceased or similar persons, it is important to disclose all personal history without masking it. There should be no problem. On the other hand, since the people accessing the tombstone are often not related to the deceased, rather than disclosing the entire personal history as is, the privacy-related parts are masked or only the essence is extracted. It is advisable to take measures such as re-editing the edited material. In this case, if the codes attached to gravestones are different from the codes attached to memorial tablets, urns, altars, etc., it becomes possible to classify the level of disclosure according to the relationship with the deceased.

Next, the service flow of the personal history viewing system will be explained with reference to Figure 2. First, the procedure from requesting the writing of a personal history to uploading it to the cloud server will be explained. It starts with the person requesting the personal history requesting the service provider to create the personal history (S1). When making a request, the same procedures as in a normal business are carried out, such as concluding a contract and paying the fee, however, because this service will continue to be provided even after the person's death, the contract and the fee must be set taking this into account.

Once the contract and other paperwork has been completed, an interview is conducted with the client (S2). It is preferable that the interviewer is the writer who will be writing the personal history. The interview mainly focuses on the client's family origins (information on ancestors, including grandparents), the family business, upbringing, the schools attended, the companies employed, and other life events of the client. In addition, social background such as the changes in the hometown where the client was born and raised, the rise and fall of industry, and notable events in Japanese society at the time are also asked. Such detailed interviews make it possible to grasp the overall picture of the deceased's humanity. In addition, a chronology of the deceased's history in comparison with social events can be inserted at the end of the data in order to get an overview of the life the deceased lived and the changes in society.

The writer will write a personal history based on the contents of the interview (S3). The personal history will mainly consist of text and photographs. An audio read-aloud file is envisaged as an additional function. However, as it is anticipated that some clients will request more realistic information, such as a video of the person's actual voice, we are also considering the creation of a personal history that also includes a visual history (video).

After the manuscript is removed, the personal history is converted into an electronic file (S4). The electronic file is a document file in PDF format, or an audio file in mp3, wav, aac, aiff, flac, or m4a format so that it can be viewed on a general smartphone without any problems. The service provider uploads these electronic files to the cloud server (S5).

From here, we will explain the steps that a viewer takes to view a personal history stored on the cloud server. When a viewer finds a code engraved plate attached to a gravestone, memorial tablet, altar, etc., they follow the written guidance to read the code with their smartphone (S6). The screen of the smartphone connected to the cloud server displays the option to read the personal history as a text file or listen to it as an audio file, and the viewer selects the option they prefer (S7). This allows them to start viewing the personal history on their smartphone (S8).

10 Personal history viewing system 12 Cloud server 14 Code engraving plate 16 Gravestone 18 Smartphone

Claims (4)

The system includes a cloud or server in which an electronic file of a personal history of a client, which is created based on a request from the client through collaboration between the client and the requestee, is stored, and a readable portion is attached to a gravestone, a memorial tablet, an altar, a condolence gift, or the like, which is a memorial of the client,
The information terminal is connected to the cloud or server by reading the readable portion using a reader function of the information terminal held by the viewer, and the personal history stored in the cloud or server can be viewed.
Personal history viewing system. The electronic file is a document file and can be viewed through the display of the electronic terminal that has accessed the cloud or server.
2. A personal history viewing system according to claim 1. The electronic file is an audio file and can be audibly read through a speaker of the electronic terminal that has accessed the cloud or server.
2. A personal history viewing system according to claim 1. The electronic file is characterized in that disclosure levels corresponding to the types of information codes are set in stages.
The personal history viewing system according to claim 2 or 3.