JP6810362B2 - Computer, menu presentation method, program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a menu generation system that generates a menu presented to a foreign customer at a restaurant.

In recent years, the number of foreigners visiting Japan has increased, and it is not uncommon for foreigners to visit restaurants. If you are a foreigner who can understand Japanese, there is no problem when ordering at a restaurant, but if you are a foreigner who does not understand Japanese or can understand only a little, it is not easy to place an order. Therefore, the restaurant side may prepare a menu written in a foreign language such as English for foreigners.

Further, Patent Documents 1 to 3 below disclose a system for generating a menu or the like described in a foreign language at each restaurant.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 10-49185 JP-A-2002-297733 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-175062

Patent Document 1 discloses an invention of a menu commentary device that reproduces detailed commentary information of items described in a menu by voice in a foreign language. When this device is used, the voice in a foreign language echoes to the surroundings, which is annoying to the passengers sitting around. In addition, restaurants must prepare detailed commentary information in advance, but restaurants often do not have employees who are fluent in foreign languages. Therefore, it is possible that the explanation of the menu itself cannot be created.

In Patent Document 2, menu explanations in Japanese and English are prepared in advance for cooking items and stored in the handy terminal used by the customer service staff in advance. Then, when the user has a foreigner, the invention for dealing with the foreigner is disclosed by displaying the menu explanation in English on the handy terminal by performing a predetermined operation and showing it. There is. However, even in this case, as in the case of Patent Document 1, the restaurant must register the menu explanation in the handy terminal in advance, but the restaurant has employees who are fluent in foreign languages. Often not. Therefore, it is possible that the menu description itself cannot be created.

Patent Document 3 discloses an invention that enables a ticket vending machine to display a menu in a foreign language by connecting a license kit that stores multilingual software to the ticket vending machine for restaurants. In this case, the license kit is created by a ticket vending machine manufacturer, etc., so even if there are no employees who are fluent in foreign languages at the restaurant, it can be handled. However, there are problems such as the need to purchase multilingual software and the inability to support restaurant-specific menus.

In recent years, when foreigners search for restaurants, they often search from websites that provide restaurant information on the Internet, in addition to using guidebooks. The restaurant web page searched on the website that provides restaurant information provides information such as the restaurant name, location, contact information, and menus. Then, if you can present a menu written in a foreign language on the restaurant's web page, the effect of appealing to foreigners will be high, and if you show the menu when a foreigner actually visits the restaurant, the foreigner Will also be easier to place an order.

In order to achieve this purpose, it is conceivable to provide a restaurant web page in a foreign language using an automatic translation site, but if the menu in Japanese is automatically translated, the accuracy of the automatic translation will be improved. There's a problem. In particular, in the case of menus at restaurants, some people have limited ingredients, cooking methods, seasonings, etc. due to reasons such as religion, beliefs, and health (allergies, etc.). For example, vegetarians should avoid animal foods.

If you are fluent in Japanese, you can check with your employees yourself, but if you are not, it is difficult to check with your employees. And even if you translate the menu name etc. using an automatic translation site etc., if you can not translate the ingredients and cooking method accurately, it may lead to misunderstandings for foreigners, and on the contrary, it may cause trouble with restaurants. is expected. In this way, when ingredients and cooking methods are restricted, it must be expressed accurately in order to be understandable by foreigners. Therefore, it is not preferable in practice to simply translate the entire web page on which the menu is described using an automatic translation site or the like and provide information because there is room for misunderstanding.

In this way, when providing a menu in a foreign language, the explanation of the menu such as ingredients and cooking methods subject to contraindications and restrictions is accurate for foreigners who place an order due to reasons such as religion, creed, and health. There is a problem that must be communicated to. In addition, simply translating into a foreign language may cause the employee who receives the order to mistakenly recognize the order details, so it is necessary to be able to accurately recognize the order details by a foreigner. On the other hand, since the menu of a restaurant shows the characteristics of the restaurant, it is necessary to appeal to the customers by enabling the restaurant's unique appeal. .. In other words, while the information must be conveyed accurately, the contradictory objectives of maintaining the degree of freedom in the way it is expressed must be achieved. To achieve this, translations by employees who are fluent in foreign languages are required as described above, but not all restaurants can do so. Therefore, even if there are no employees who are fluent in foreign languages, a method of generating a menu for foreigners who can make foreigners understand the menu accurately by a simple method is desired. There is.

Therefore, in view of the above problems, the present inventor has invented a menu generation system that enables foreigners to understand menus by a simple method even when there are no employees who are fluent in foreign languages.

The present invention is a menu generation system that generates restaurant menus in a plurality of languages, a menu name input reception processing unit that accepts input of menu names in a first language, and a first language corresponding to the received menu names. Based on the menu attribute processing unit that accepts input of menu attributes by, the foreign language compatible term storage unit that stores the correspondence between the first language and the second language for the menu attribute, and the foreign language compatible term storage unit. Input information for converting the menu attribute in the first language received into the second language Menu information including the menu attribute converted into the second language in response to a menu display request from the information terminal and the input information foreign language conversion processing unit. The menu information display processing unit is provided, and the menu attribute includes any one of the ingredients used in the menu, the seasoning used in the menu, and the cooking method of the menu. The menu name input reception processing unit automatically converts the input menu name into a menu notation that allows foreigners to pronounce in the first language, and the menu information display processing unit automatically converts the menu information to be displayed. It is a menu generation system that includes the menu notation that the foreigner can pronounce in the first language. The above information terminal refers to a restaurant terminal used by a restaurant or a computer used by a customer.

In the above-described invention, the menu generation system further supports a menu genre input reception processing unit that accepts selection input of a menu genre corresponding to the received menu name, a menu genre, and a menu introduction sentence in a first language. Menu introduction text to be attached and stored The master storage unit, the menu attribute master storage unit that stores the menu genre in association with the menu attribute in the first language, and the menu introduction text corresponding to the accepted menu genre. The menu introduction sentence processing unit that extracts from the menu introduction sentence master storage unit and accepts the extracted menu introduction sentence as the menu introduction sentence in the first language is provided, and the foreign language compatible term storage unit is described. In addition to the menu attributes, the correspondence between the first language and the second language is stored for the menu introduction sentence, and the menu attribute processing unit sets the menu attributes corresponding to the received menu genre to the menu. It is extracted from the attribute master storage unit, and the extracted menu attribute is accepted as input of the menu attribute in the first language. The input information foreign language conversion processing unit is based on the foreign language compatible term storage unit. Then, the menu introduction sentence in the first language received is converted into the second language, and the menu information display processing unit displays the menu information including the menu introduction sentence converted into the second language. It can be configured like a system. Further, in the above-described invention, the menu generation system further has an automatic translation processing unit that translates the first language into the second language, and the menu introduction sentence processing unit is a restaurant used by the restaurant. In response to a request from the terminal, it is possible to accept the correction input of the menu introduction sentence in the received first language, and the automatic translation processing unit receives the correction input of the menu introduction sentence in the first language. When it is accepted, the menu introduction text that has received the correction input is automatically translated into the second language, and when the menu information display processing unit receives the correction input of the menu introduction text, the menu introduction text included in the menu information is included. As a result, it can be configured like a menu generation system that displays the automatically translated second language menu introduction text. Further, in the above-described invention, the menu attribute processing unit can accept a request for modifying the menu attribute of the first language from the restaurant terminal used by the restaurant, and accepts the request for modifying the menu attribute. Then, with reference to the menu attribute master storage unit, the menu attribute options of the first language to be modified are extracted, the modification input for the extracted options is accepted from the restaurant terminal, and the input information foreign language conversion processing unit receives the modification input. , The menu attribute that received the correction input is converted into the second language based on the foreign language correspondence term storage unit, and the menu information display processing unit receives the correction input of the menu attribute, the menu information. As the menu attribute included in, it can be configured like a menu generation system that displays the modified input menu attribute of the first language converted into the second language.

By configuring as in these inventions, even if there are no employees who are fluent in foreign languages, menus in foreign languages can be generated by a simple method. In particular, in these inventions, the menu name is a notation that can be pronounced in the first language, such as Roman alphabet, and when the introductory text of the menu is modified, the content is translated into a foreign language by automatic translation. The menu attributes are accepted by selection and displayed in the corresponding foreign language.

The problem with ordering in a foreign language menu is that employees receive the wrong order. In particular, if the menu name is translated into a foreign language as it is, it is difficult for the employee who receives the order to understand which menu it is, and there is a risk of erroneous ordering. Therefore, by using a notation in which the menu name can be pronounced in the first language even if it is a foreigner, it is possible for a foreigner to place an order by pronouncing it in the first language as it is. Such a configuration can prevent erroneous orders.

In addition, menu attributes such as ingredients, cooking methods, and seasonings are often contraindicated or restricted for reasons such as religion, beliefs, and health. Therefore, accuracy is important and ambiguity and misleading notations must be avoided. If the input is free at the restaurant and automatically translated, there is a possibility that the notation will be ambiguous and misleading. In addition, the information on the attributes of the menu is highly standardized information. Therefore, in these inventions, the degree of freedom of the menu is intentionally limited by the restaurant, and the input is made by the selection method to eliminate ambiguity and misleading notation. This makes it possible to prevent foreigners from ordering foodstuffs that are subject to contraindications or restrictions due to religious, creed, or health reasons.

Furthermore, the introductory text of the menu is information with low standardity because it shows how to eat the menu and its characteristics. Therefore, it is difficult to input by the selection method, and since information on contraindications and restrictions is shown in the menu description in the menu attributes, even if free input is accepted and automatic translation is used. ， The occurrence of harmful effects is low. Therefore, as for the introductory text of the menu, by accepting free input in the first language as needed and processing it by automatic translation, it is possible to provide information with low stereotypes to foreigners.

As described above, in these inventions, the optimum method is performed by performing processing suitable for each of the menu name, the menu introduction text, and the menu attribute in the menu, taking into consideration the characteristics of each. It makes it possible to generate menus in foreign languages.

Further, in the above-described invention, by selecting the menu genre, the introductory text of the menu, the attributes of the menu, and the like can be automatically set as initial settings. As a result, the burden of inputting at restaurants is reduced, and preset contents can be used, leading to prevention of erroneous input.

By using the menu generation system of the present invention, even if there are no employees who are fluent in foreign languages, it is possible to make foreigners understand the menu by a simple method. In addition, since the ingredients and cooking methods can be displayed accurately on the menu, the possibility of trouble with the user is reduced. Furthermore, since the menu name is written so that even foreigners can pronounce it in the first language, the possibility of erroneous ordering is reduced.

It is a conceptual diagram which shows typically an example of the system structure of the menu generation system of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows typically an example of the structure of a menu information processing part. It is a conceptual diagram which shows typically an example of the structure of the menu master storage part. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the hardware composition of the computer which makes the menu generation system of this invention function. It is a flowchart which shows typically an example of the processing process of the menu generation system of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the management screen schematically. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the state which the menu name is input to the management screen. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the state in which the menu image is input to the management screen. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the state which input the menu genre on the management screen. It is a diagram schematically showing an example of the state in which the menu introduction and menu attributes are reflected on the management screen. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the screen when the list of menus is displayed using this invention. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the screen when the detailed information of a menu is displayed using this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows typically an example of the system structure of the menu generation system of Example 2.

FIG. 1 shows an example of the overall system configuration of the menu generation system 1 of the present invention. Further, FIG. 2 shows an example of the configuration of the menu information processing unit 20 described later in the menu generation system 1, and FIG. 3 shows an example of the configuration of the menu master storage unit 23.

The menu generation system 1 is realized by using a computer including a server and the like. FIG. 4 shows an example of the hardware configuration of the computer. A computer includes an arithmetic unit 70 such as a CPU that executes arithmetic processing of a program, a storage device 71 such as a RAM or a hard disk for storing information, a display device 72 such as a display for displaying, and a mouse or keyboard for inputting. It has an input device 73 such as a touch panel, and a communication device 74 that transmits and receives processing results of the arithmetic unit 70 and information stored in the storage device 71 between computers.

Each means in the present invention is only logically distinguished in its function, and may form the same area physically or substantially. Further, in the menu generation system 1 of the present invention, these functions may be realized by one server, or each function may be distributed and arranged on two or more servers. Further, a part or all of the functions of the present invention may be performed by a computer (including a portable communication terminal such as a mobile phone) used by a user who searches for restaurants. In particular, the user's computer may perform processing such as the automatic translation processing unit 205, the input information foreign language conversion processing unit 206, and the menu information display processing unit 22, which will be described later. As a result, the processing load of the management server 2 can be reduced.

The management server 2 having each function of the menu generation system 1 can send and receive information to and from the restaurant terminal 3, which is a computer used in the restaurant, via a network such as the Internet. The restaurant terminal 3 may be a computer, and includes a personal computer, a mobile phone including a smartphone, a PHS, a portable communication terminal such as a tablet computer, and the like. The menu generation system 1 is preferably, but is not limited to, provided by a company or the like that provides information on restaurants to the restaurants that are its member stores.

The management server 2 in the menu generation system 1 has a menu information processing unit 20, a menu information storage unit 21, a menu information display processing unit 22, and a menu master storage unit 24.

The menu information processing unit 20 accepts input of information regarding the menu provided at the restaurant. The menu information processing unit 20 stores the information received by each processing unit as menu information in the menu information storage unit 21 described later. In the menu information processing unit 20, even foreigners can pronounce the menu name in the first language (language (including official language) in the country where the menu generation system 1 is operated), for example, Roman characters in Japanese. Accept input in notation. In addition, the introductory text of the menu is freely accepted in the first language (for example, Japanese) as needed, and the attributes of the menu are accepted in the selected format as needed. If you wish to change the introductory text of the menu, the menu introductory text accepts the input and automatically translates it into a foreign language, and automatically converts the menu attributes into the corresponding foreign language words. .. Information about the menu includes information such as the menu name, the introduction text of the menu, and the attributes of the menu. The case of Japanese will be described as the first language in the country where the service using the menu generation system 1 is developed, but when implementing in another country, the language used in that country is the first language. It can be used as a language. The second language means one or more languages (foreign languages for the country) other than the language that is the first language.

The menu information processing unit 20 includes a menu name input reception processing unit 200, a menu image input reception processing unit 201, a menu genre input reception processing unit 202, a menu introduction text input reception processing unit 203, a menu attribute input reception processing unit 204, and input information. It has a foreign language conversion processing unit 205.

The menu name input reception processing unit 200 accepts input of Japanese and its katakana notation as the name of the menu. Further, the menu name input reception processing unit 200 performs conversion processing to the Roman alphabet notation that even foreigners can pronounce in Japanese based on the received katakana notation. At this time, input may be accepted together with English words that characterize the menu, for example, menu feature information such as tempura, sushi, beaf steak, curry, and pizza. In addition, instead of accepting input in katakana notation and converting it to romaji notation, input in romaji notation of Japanese menu names may be accepted. It should be noted that any notation may be used as long as it can be pronounced in Japanese (first language) instead of the Roman alphabet.

The menu image input reception processing unit 201 accepts the input of the image information of the menu.

The menu genre input reception processing unit 202 accepts selection input of the genre to which the menu belongs. The selected genre is stored in the menu genre master storage unit 230 of the menu master storage unit 23 described later, and the menu genre input reception processing unit 202 refers to the menu genre master storage unit 230 and displays the options. By setting it, the selection input is accepted.

The menu introduction sentence processing unit 203 is a template of the menu introduction sentence corresponding to the menu introduction sentence master storage unit 231 of the menu master storage unit 23, which will be described later, based on the information of the genre for which the selection is accepted by the menu genre input reception processing unit 202. Information is extracted and displayed. Further, when the selection of the change of the menu introduction sentence is accepted, the menu introduction sentence processing unit 203 accepts the input of the sentence introducing the menu in Japanese. Texts that introduce the menu include how to eat the menu, its characteristics, and appeal points.

The menu introduction text processing unit 203 may accept the input of the menu introduction text from the beginning without using the template information.

The menu attribute processing unit 204 is based on the information of the genre selected by the menu genre input reception processing unit 202, and is described later in the menu master storage unit 23, that is, the foodstuff master storage unit 232, the seasoning master storage unit 233, and the cooking method master. Information on the corresponding representative ingredients, cooking method, and seasoning template is extracted from the storage unit 234 and displayed. When the menu attribute change selection is accepted, the menu attribute processing unit 204 can refer to the foodstuff master storage unit 232, the seasoning master storage unit 233, and the cooking method master storage unit 234 to display the menu. Accepts selection input for typical ingredients, cooking methods, seasonings, etc. Each selected menu attribute is stored in the foodstuff master storage unit 232, the seasoning master storage unit 233, the cooking method master storage unit 234, etc. of the menu master storage unit 23, which will be described later, and the menu attribute processing unit 204 has these. The selection input is accepted by referring to each master storage unit of the above and displaying the options. Menu attributes include, but are not limited to, typical ingredients, cooking methods, seasonings, etc., and can be set as appropriate.

The menu attribute processing unit 204 may accept the selection input by referring to each master storage unit from the beginning and displaying the options without using the template information.

Typical foodstuffs include, for example, the characteristics and types of fish used in the menu, the characteristics and types of meat, and the characteristics and types of vegetables. In addition, there is information indicating how the ingredients are cooked, such as baking, boiling, steaming, and frying. The seasoning is the seasoning used in the menu.

When the text introducing the menu is changed by the menu introduction text processing unit 203 and the input is accepted, the automatic translation processing unit 205 translates it into a foreign language using a known translation processing function. Various translation processing functions can be used, and in addition to the function of translating sentences on the website, it is also possible to use a function specialized in translation related to cooking.

The input information foreign language conversion processing unit 206 corresponds between Japanese, which is the first language stored in the foreign language-corresponding term storage unit 236 of the menu master storage unit 23, which will be described later, and at least one or more foreign languages, which are the second languages. Based on the table, the information received by the menu genre input reception processing unit 202, the menu introduction sentence processing unit 203, and the menu attribute input reception processing unit 204 is automatically converted into the corresponding foreign language.

Further, the menu information processing unit 20 may accept input of menu price information.

The menu information storage unit 21 stores each information in the menu information processing unit 20 as menu information for each restaurant.

When the menu information display processing unit 22 receives a menu information display request from the restaurant terminal 3 or the computer used by the user, the menu information display processing unit 22 extracts the menu information of the restaurant from the menu information storage unit 21 and displays it.

The menu master storage unit 23 stores information necessary for generating a menu in a foreign language in the menu information processing unit 20 in the master table, respectively. The menu master memory unit 23 includes a menu genre master memory unit 230, a menu introduction sentence master memory unit 2311, an ingredient master memory unit 232, a seasoning master memory unit 233, a cooking method master memory unit 234, and a foreign language compatible term memory unit 235. Have.

The menu genre master storage unit 230 stores information on genres that are options for receiving selection input of a genre of a cooking menu in the menu genre input reception processing unit 202. The genres are stored in a hierarchical structure as described above, for example, a large classification, a middle classification in which the major classification is subdivided, and a subclass in which the middle classification is further subdivided. The major categories include, for example, Japanese, Italian, French, Spanish, and Chinese, and the middle category includes, for example, sushi, fresh fish, teppanyaki, and taverns when the major category is Japanese. In addition, as a small classification, for example, if the middle classification is a fresh fish dish, there are sashimi, seafood bowl, boiled fish, grilled fish, and the like. In this way, the menu genre input reception processing unit 202 displays the options based on the genre stored in the menu genre master storage unit 230, so that the selection input can be received.

The menu introduction text master storage unit 231 stores the information of the menu introduction text template corresponding to the genre selected by the menu genre input reception processing unit 202. That is, the genre and the corresponding menu introduction template are stored in association with each other. For example, in the genre "sashimi", as a template for the menu introduction, "sashimi" is a seasoning such as soy sauce and vinegar miso, which is made by cutting raw ingredients such as seafood into small pieces and adding condiments such as wasabi and ginger. It is a Japanese dish that is eaten with sashimi. ”Is remembered in association with it. Therefore, when the genre "sashimi" is selected, the menu introduction sentence processing unit 203 extracts and displays the template information of the menu introduction sentence corresponding to the "sashimi" stored in the menu introduction sentence master storage unit 231. Let me.

The foodstuff master storage unit 232 stores information on the foodstuffs that are options for receiving the selection input of the foodstuffs of the cooking menu in the menu attribute input reception processing unit 204. The information of the foodstuff may be stored in association with the information of the genre, and the foodstuff corresponding to the genre selected by the menu genre input reception processing unit 202 is stored in the foodstuff master storage unit 232 by the menu attribute input reception processing unit 204. It may be extracted based on the information and displayed as information on the ingredients of the template.

The seasoning master storage unit 233 stores information on seasonings that are options for receiving selection input of seasonings used in the menu of dishes in the menu attribute input reception processing unit 204. The seasoning information may be stored in association with the genre information, and the menu attribute input reception processing unit 204 stores the seasoning corresponding to the genre selected by the menu genre input reception processing unit 202 as the seasoning master storage. It may be extracted based on the part 233 and displayed as the seasoning information of the template.

The cooking method master storage unit 234 stores information on the cooking method, which is an option for receiving the selection input of the cooking method of the cooking menu in the menu attribute input reception processing unit 204. The cooking method information may be stored in association with the genre information, and the menu attribute input reception processing unit 204 stores the cooking method corresponding to the genre selected by the menu genre input reception processing unit 202 as the cooking method master storage. It may be extracted based on the part 234 and displayed as information on the cooking method of the template.

Ingredient master storage unit 232, seasoning master storage unit 233, cooking method master storage unit 234 are collectively referred to as menu attribute master storage unit.

The foreign language-compatible term storage unit 235 includes menu genres that are received by the menu genre input reception processing unit 202, information on the introduction text template that is received by the menu introduction text processing unit 203, and typical ingredients that are received by the menu attribute processing unit 204. This is a correspondence table in which Japanese (first language) and at least one or more foreign languages (second language) are associated with each other for information on menu attribute templates such as cooking methods and seasonings.

Next, an example of the processing process of the menu generation system 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

A restaurant that wants to write a menu in a foreign language accesses the menu generation system 1 of a company that operates an information providing service of the restaurant by performing a predetermined operation, and operates to generate a menu in a foreign language. Make an input.

When the management server 2 receives this operation input, the menu information processing unit 20 causes the restaurant terminal 3 to display the management screen shown in FIG. 6 and causes the restaurant terminal 3 to input the menu information. First, the menu name input reception processing unit 200 of the menu information processing unit 20 accepts the input of the menu name on the management screen (S100). The menu name accepts input in Japanese and its katakana notation. Then, based on the received katakana notation, conversion to romaji is performed. You may accept input in Roman alphabet instead of Katakana. In this case, the conversion process from katakana notation to romaji notation is not required.

For example, when the menu is "Tuna Red Fuji Prime", the menu name input reception processing unit 200 accepts inputs of "Tuna Red Fuji Prime" and "Tuna Red Fuji Mori" as menu names. Then, the menu name input reception processing unit 200 converts this into "MAGURONOKAFUJIMORI" based on "Tuna Akafujimori". FIG. 7 shows an example of the management screen when the menu name is input.

Next, when the "upload" button of the image is selected on the management screen, the screen for uploading the image information of the menu is displayed, and the image information to be uploaded is selected there, so that the management server 2 is displayed from the restaurant terminal 3. The image information of the menu is sent to. The menu image information is input by the menu image input reception processing unit 201 of the menu information processing unit 20 (S110). FIG. 8 shows an example of the management screen when the menu image is input.

Then, when the "select genre" button is selected on the management screen of the restaurant terminal 3, the menu genre input reception processing unit 202 of the menu information processing unit 20 accepts the selection. Then, the menu genre input reception processing unit 202 refers to the menu genre master storage unit 230 in the menu master storage unit 23, and displays the menu genre options on the management screen. There are various methods for displaying the options, such as a pull-down menu method, a check box method, and a pop-up screen method, and any method can be used.

For example, if "sashimi" is selected from "fresh fish dishes" (middle category) of "Japanese food" (major category), the menu genre input reception processing unit 202 accepts the selection input (S120). FIG. 9 shows an example of the management screen when the menu genre is input.

When the menu introduction sentence processing unit 203 and the menu attribute processing unit 204 receive the menu genre selection in the menu genre input reception processing unit 202, the menu introduction sentence master storage unit 231 and the foodstuff master storage unit 232 in the menu master storage unit 23 By referring to the seasoning master storage unit 233 and the cooking method master storage unit 234, information on the menu introduction text corresponding to the selected menu genre, ingredients as menu attributes, seasonings, cooking method, etc. (S130). Then, the menu introduction sentence processing unit 203 and the menu attribute processing unit 204 display the information of those templates on the management screen. FIG. 10 shows an example of the management screen when the menu introduction text and the template information of the menu attribute are displayed.

If you want to modify the template information for the menu introduction text and menu attributes (S140), "Edit", "Edit ingredients", "Edit seasonings", and "Edit cooking method" in the menu introduction. By selecting "", editing becomes possible and the input is accepted (S150). At this time, the menu introduction text processing unit 203 freely accepts the input of the menu introduction text in Japanese. On the other hand, regarding the menu attributes, that is, the ingredients, seasonings, and cooking method, the menu attribute processing unit 204 menus by accepting the selection of "edit ingredients", "edit seasonings", and "edit cooking method". By referring to the foodstuff master storage unit 232, the seasoning master storage unit 233, and the cooking method master storage unit 234 in the master storage unit 23, and displaying the options on the management screen, the selection input is accepted.

As described above, when the menu name, menu introduction text, menu attribute, etc. are input as menu information and the contents are corrected by the menu introduction text processing unit 203, the automatic translation processing unit 205 introduces the menu. Executes the process of automatically translating the menu introduction sentence in Japanese that has been received by the sentence input reception processing unit 203 into a predetermined foreign language such as English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, etc. (S170). On the other hand, if there is no correction, the input information foreign language conversion processing unit 206 refers to the foreign language corresponding term storage unit 235 for the foreign language corresponding to the menu introduction sentence, and identifies the foreign language of the selected menu introduction sentence. By doing so, the automatic conversion process is executed (S160).

Further, the input information foreign language conversion processing unit 206 refers to the foreign language corresponding term storage unit 235 based on the selection received by the menu attribute processing unit 204, and identifies the foreign language of the attribute of the selected menu. By doing so, the automatic conversion process is executed (S170).

By executing the above processing, the menu information processing unit 20 stores the menu information storage unit 21 as menu information (S180).

When a foreigner actually visits the restaurant, the employee of the restaurant can access the management server 2 by performing a predetermined operation using a portable communication terminal or the like, and the foreigner can be contacted. Hand over the portable communication terminal. Then, the foreigner selects a language or the like that can be understood by the portable communication terminal, and the menu information display processing unit 22 displays the menu list as shown in FIG. In this case, it is preferable that the Japanese notation of the menu name, the information of the Roman alphabet display, and the information of the menu photo are displayed in a list format.

Then, when a menu name or the like is selected from this list, the portable communication terminal requests the management server 2 to acquire the menu information. Then, the menu information display processing unit 22 displays menu information corresponding to the language selected by the foreigner among the menus selected from the menu information storage unit 21, such as information on the menu names in Japanese and Roman characters, and menu introduction. Display information such as menu description information in which sentences are automatically converted / automatically translated in the relevant language, menu attributes such as ingredients, seasonings, and cooking methods are automatically converted in the relevant language. An example of this is shown in FIG.

By displaying the menu information as described above, it is possible to provide a menu in a foreign language. And the foreigner can order the desired menu from the employee as it is. In this case, the menu name is written in Roman letters, which foreigners can pronounce in Japanese, and is not translated, so foreigners can order with Japanese pronunciation, and employees can also order it. I can hear it. Therefore, there is less risk of mistakes in hearing the order details by employees.

Further, as for the attributes of the menu displayed in FIG. 12, the selected information is automatically converted and displayed in the selected language. While it is not possible to freely express each restaurant, it is possible to display in unified terms. Therefore, it is possible to provide information to foreigners while maintaining accuracy regarding ingredients, cooking methods, seasonings, etc. Therefore, since there are no ambiguous or misleading notations, it is possible to eliminate troubles such as ingesting foodstuffs that are contraindicated or restricted by religion, beliefs, health, etc.

On the other hand, in the menu introduction text, the restaurant can freely input it, and it is also possible to automatically translate it. Therefore, there is room to convey the free feelings of restaurants regarding the menu. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the uniqueness of each restaurant.

The automatic translation processing and the automatic conversion processing by the automatic translation processing unit 205 and the input information foreign language conversion processing unit 206 may be performed in advance or at any time. For example, a foreigner requests the display of the menu. The process may be executed when it is performed.

Further, the input information foreign language conversion processing unit 206 does not display the corresponding foreign language term for the attribute of the selected menu, but displays the attribute of the selectable menu in the corresponding foreign language. It is also possible to display which menu attribute is selected from.

Further, as another embodiment of the first embodiment, as a search condition for searching for a restaurant or a menu on the restaurant information providing site by linking the web server used by the restaurant information providing site and the menu information storage unit 21. , Menu name, menu introduction, or one or more of the menu attributes may be accepted. In this case, as schematically shown in FIG. 13, the management server 2 has a search processing unit 24. The search conditions for the web server used by the restaurant information providing site may be input from the restaurant terminal 3 or the computer used by the user.

The search processing unit 24 uses a foreign language corresponding to the search condition (first search condition) based on any one or more of the menu name, the menu introduction text, and the menu attribute in the search condition for the restaurant information providing site. The word by is specified from the foreign language corresponding term storage unit 235. The terms are further added to the search conditions (second search condition), restaurants containing those terms are searched from the menu information storage unit 21, and the results are returned to the restaurant information providing site.

For example, when the input of "pork" as a search condition is accepted on the restaurant information providing site, the search processing unit 24 receives the word "pork" (Japan) in a foreign language corresponding to the search condition "pork" from the restaurant information providing site. Words), "boar meat" (Chinese), "schwein" (German), "porc" (French), etc. are specified from the foreign language-compatible term storage unit 235. Then, the search processing unit sets "pork", "pork", "boar meat", "schwein", and "porc" as new search conditions, and sets restaurants that include those terms in the menu information from the menu information storage unit 21. Search and return the corresponding restaurant to the restaurant information providing site as a result.

In this case, the restaurant menu information to be displayed as the search result may be displayed as information corresponding to the same language as the language of the search condition (first search condition) input to the restaurant information providing site. That is, even if the menu information of the corresponding restaurant includes the search condition (second search condition) of "pork" instead of "pork", the menu information in Japanese is not displayed. , It is preferable to extract and display English menu information from the menu information storage unit 21.

By providing the search processing unit 24, it is possible to provide information to foreigners via the restaurant information providing site for restaurants that provide the corresponding menu. In particular, if there are contraindications or restrictions on foodstuffs due to religious or creed reasons, it is possible to select a restaurant that meets the criteria.

By using the menu generation system 1 of the present invention, even if there are no employees who are fluent in foreign languages, it is possible to make foreigners understand the menu by a simple method. In addition, since the ingredients and cooking methods can be displayed accurately on the menu, the possibility of trouble with the user is reduced. Furthermore, since the menu name is written so that even foreigners can pronounce it in the first language, the possibility of erroneous ordering is reduced.

1 Menu generation system 2 Management server 3 Restaurant terminal 20 Menu information processing unit 21 Menu information storage unit 22 Menu information display processing unit 23 Menu master storage unit 24 Search processing unit 200 Menu name input reception processing unit 201 Menu image input reception processing unit 202 Menu genre input reception processing unit 203 Menu introduction sentence processing unit 204 Menu attribute processing unit 205 Automatic translation processing unit 206 Input information Foreign language conversion processing unit 230 Menu genre master storage unit 231 Menu introduction text master storage unit 232 Foodstuff master storage unit 233 Seasoning master storage 234 Cooking method Master storage 235 Foreign language compatible term storage 70 Computing device 71 Storage device 72 Display device 73 Input device 74 Communication device

Claims (3)

A computer that communicates with a terminal that displays a menu of dishes in the first language.
A menu information storage unit that stores menu information in which the menu name corresponding to the dish and the information of the first character string in the first language indicating the content of the dish are associated with each other.
When the selection of the second language is received from the terminal and the menu name corresponding to the dish included in the menu is received from the terminal, the menu information is referred to and the menu name corresponding to the received menu name is received. A display used to search for information in one character string, acquire information in a second character string obtained by translating the information in the first character string into the second language, and display an image including the information in the second character string. A menu information display processing unit that generates information and displays the display information on the terminal,
Equipped with a,
Computer. A computer that communicates with a terminal that displays a menu of dishes in the first language
Accept the selection of the second language from the terminal,
When the menu name corresponding to the dish included in the menu is received from the terminal, the menu information in which the menu name is associated with the information of the first character string in the first language indicating the content of the dish is provided. By referring to the information of the first character string corresponding to the received menu name,
The information of the second character string obtained by translating the information of the first character string into the second language is acquired, the display information used for displaying the image including the information of the second character string is generated, and the display information is used. Display on the terminal
Menu presentation method. To a computer that communicates with a terminal that displays a menu of dishes in the first language
The step of accepting the selection of the second language from the terminal,
When the menu name corresponding to the dish included in the menu is received from the terminal, the menu information in which the menu name is associated with the information of the first character string in the first language indicating the content of the dish is provided. With reference to the step of searching for the information of the first character string corresponding to the received menu name,
The information of the second character string obtained by translating the information of the first character string into the second language is acquired, the display information used for displaying the image including the information of the second character string is generated, and the display information is used. The steps to be displayed on the terminal and
A program to execute.