JP6883902B2 - Information processing device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device.

A technique for automatically opening a chat room using a predetermined URL (Uniform Resource Locator) and sending the URL by e-mail to invite participants has already been disclosed (see Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2004-240923

However, in the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, a chat room is opened and assigned to each URL that satisfies unique and unpredictability, and a character string that can be arbitrarily selected by the user is used. Chat rooms cannot be opened.
Furthermore, if the URL sent to a person who intends to join the chat room is leaked for some reason, anyone can join the chat room using the URL. Therefore, a security problem arises, but a specific means for solving the problem is not particularly disclosed in Patent Document 1.

The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and provides a technique for assisting an online meeting that is more convenient for the user by using a character string arbitrarily selected by the user. With the goal.

In order to achieve the above object, the information processing device of one aspect of the present invention is
An acquisition means for acquiring the first character string input by the first user, and
An opening means for opening a virtual place on the Web where participating users can communicate with each other for each of the acquired first character strings.
A determination means for determining whether or not the second user can participate in the field based on the second character string input by the second user and the first character string.
To be equipped.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a technique for assisting an online meeting that is more convenient for the user by using a character string arbitrarily selected by the user.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the information processing system including the server which concerns on 1st Embodiment of the information processing apparatus of this invention. Of the information processing systems shown in FIG. 1, it is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a server. It is a functional block diagram which shows an example of the functional configuration which realizes a place providing process, a lock process, and a white board display process among the functional configurations of the server of FIG. It is a figure which shows the specific example of UI at the time of holding an online meeting for each character string. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the UI when a user participates in an online meeting. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the UI at the time of performing a predetermined operation for prohibiting (locking) a user from additional participation in an online meeting. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the whiteboard displayed in an online meeting. Among the functional configurations of the server according to the second embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the present invention, the place providing process, the lock process, the shared tool providing process, the evidence support process, the attendee reception process, the capture process, the text conversion process, and the screen. It is a functional block diagram which shows an example of the functional structure which realizes a correction process and a business management process.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment]
[System configuration]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an information processing system including a server according to a first embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the present invention.

The information processing system shown in FIG. 1 is a server 1 managed by the service provider M and user terminals 2-1 to 2-n operated by users U1 to Un (n is an arbitrary integer value of 1 or more). It is configured to include each.
The server 1 and the user terminals 2-1 to 2-n are connected to each other via a network N such as the Internet.
Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to individually distinguish each of the users U1 to Un, these are collectively referred to as "user U". Further, when it is not necessary to individually distinguish each of the user terminals 2-1 to 2-n, these are collectively referred to as "user terminal 2".

The server 1 manages each operation of the user terminal 2. The server 1 performs various processes in order to provide the user U with a virtual place (hereinafter referred to as "online meeting") A in which a plurality of user U can communicate with each other on the Web. Execute. Hereinafter, the process executed by the server 1 regarding the provision of the online meeting A is referred to as "place provision process".

Further, the server 1 executes the following processing as a part of the field providing processing.
That is, a process for prohibiting (locking) the additional participation of the user U in the online meeting A (hereinafter referred to as "lock process") is executed after the predetermined operation is performed as a trigger. ..
Further, the server 1 displays a whiteboard 53 that can be visually recognized and drawn by a plurality of users U participating in the online meeting A at the same time as a part of the place providing process (hereinafter, "whiteboard"). "Display processing") is executed.
The specific contents of the functions provided by the server 1 for executing the place providing process, the lock process, and the white board display process will be described later with reference to FIG.

The user terminal 2 is composed of, for example, a personal computer, a smartphone, a tablet, or the like, and is operated by the user U.
When the user terminal 2 is composed of a smartphone or a tablet, the following merits can be enjoyed by taking advantage of its portability. That is, when an online meeting A is held with a customer using a smartphone or tablet, the merit can be enjoyed when the product to be sold is not portable, for example, the sale of a used car or the sale of real estate. That is, the used car dealer can hold a business talk with a customer (user U) who is considering purchasing a used car at home while browsing the used car in real time. In addition, the real estate seller can hold a business negotiation with a customer (user U) who is considering purchasing real estate at home while viewing the real estate for sale in real time.

[Hardware configuration]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the server in the information processing system shown in FIG.

The server 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, a bus 14, an input / output interface 15, an output unit 16, and an input unit 17. , A storage unit 18, a communication unit 19, and a drive 20.

The CPU 11 executes various processes according to the program recorded in the ROM 12 or the program loaded from the storage unit 18 into the RAM 13.
Data and the like necessary for the CPU 11 to execute various processes are also appropriately stored in the RAM 13.

The CPU 11, ROM 12 and RAM 13 are connected to each other via the bus 14. An input / output interface 15 is also connected to the bus 14. An output unit 16, an input unit 17, a storage unit 18, a communication unit 19, and a drive 20 are connected to the input / output interface 15.

The output unit 16 is composed of a display such as a liquid crystal display and displays various images.
The input unit 17 is composed of various hardware buttons and the like, and inputs various information according to an operation instructed by the operator.

The storage unit 18 is composed of a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) or the like, and stores various data.
The communication unit 19 controls communication with another device (user terminal 2) via a network N including the Internet.

The drive 20 is provided as needed. A removable media 30 made of a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a semiconductor memory, or the like is appropriately mounted on the drive 20. The program read from the removable media 30 by the drive 20 is installed in the storage unit 18 as needed. Further, the removable media 30 can also store various data stored in the storage unit 18 in the same manner as the storage unit 18.

Although not shown, the user terminal 2 of the information processing system of FIG. 1 can have the same configuration as the hardware configuration of the server 1 of FIG. 2, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.
However, when the user terminal 2 is composed of a smartphone or a tablet, it has a touch panel as an output unit 16 and an input unit 17.

By collaborating with the various hardware of the server 1 shown in FIG. 1 and the various software, the server 1 can execute various processes described later. As a result, the service provider M can provide the online meeting to the user U.

[Functional configuration]
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration for realizing the place providing process, the lock process, and the shared tool providing process among the functional configurations of the server of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the CPU 11 of the server 1, when the place providing process is executed, the acquisition unit 101, the opening unit 102, and the determination unit 103 function. Further, when the lock process is executed, the lock unit 104 functions. Further, when the white plate display process is executed, the reception unit 105, the generation unit 106, and the display control unit 107 function.
A character string DB 401 is provided in one area of the storage unit 18 of the server 1.

(Processing provided by the venue)
The acquisition unit 101 acquires the first character string input by the first user. Specifically, the acquisition unit 101 acquires the character string K when the character string K is input by the user U who intends to participate in the online meeting.
Here, the specific number of characters of the character string K is not particularly limited. The desired character string K of the user U1 who establishes the online meeting A can be used. For example, a character string K having a number of characters such as 1 character, 5 characters, 10 characters, and 20 characters can be used.
As a result, the user can use an arbitrary character string that is easy for him / her to use, not just a character string such as a URL. Therefore, for example, anyone can easily use a short character string that can be easily memorized. You can set up an online meeting.

The opening unit 102 opens a virtual place on the Web where users can communicate with each other for each acquired first character string. Specifically, the opening unit 102 opens online meetings A1 to Am on the Web for each of the character strings K1 to Km (m is an arbitrary integer value of 1 or more) acquired by the acquisition unit 101. ..
That is, the online meeting A is established one-to-one with a predetermined character string K. When the online meetings A1 to Am are established, each of the character strings K1 to Km is stored and managed as a "character string in use" in the character string DB 401.
A specific example of the UI (User Interface) for establishing an online meeting for each character string K will be described later with reference to FIG.

The determination unit 103 determines whether or not the second user can participate in the field based on the second character string input by the second user and the first character string.
Specifically, for example, the determination unit 103 allows the user U2 who intends to participate in the online meeting A1 to participate in the online meeting if there is an online meeting corresponding to the character string entered by the user U2. ..
A specific example of the UI in which the user U participates in the online meeting A will be described later with reference to FIG.

Here, the user U2 who intends to participate in the online meeting A1 may mistakenly input the character string K1. Similarly, an unrelated unillustrated user who does not plan to participate in the online meeting A1 may input the character string K1.
In such cases, simply allowing participation in an online meeting can cause problems because strangers suddenly join.
Therefore, in order to prevent such a situation, the following locking process is useful.

(Lock processing)
In such a case, the server 1 further prohibits (locks) the user U from participating in the online meeting by executing the lock process. As described above, when the lock process is executed, the lock unit 104 functions.

The lock unit 104 prohibits (locks) the user U from additionally participating in the field after the predetermined operation is performed as a trigger. Specifically, for example, the lock unit 104 prohibits (locks) the user U from participating in the online meeting A1 thereafter, triggered by a predetermined input operation by the user U1 who has established the online meeting A1.
As a result, the user U1 who has established the online meeting A1 can prohibit (lock) the participation of other users U at the stage when the participation of the desired user U in the online meeting A1 can be confirmed.
As a result, the user U1 can participate in the online meeting A1 only by the user U intended by himself / herself, so that it is possible to prevent leakage of information exchanged in the online meeting A1, for example.
Furthermore, the lock unit 104 does not prohibit all users U from participating in the online meeting A1 after the above-mentioned predetermined operation, but prohibits all users other than the predetermined user U from participating in the online meeting A1. be able to. In this case, for example, the lock unit 104 may register the user U who is permitted to participate in the online meeting A1 in advance.
A specific example of the UI for performing a predetermined operation for prohibiting (locking) the user U from additionally participating in the online meeting A will be described later with reference to FIG.

(White board display processing)
When the user U participates in the online meeting A, the user U can communicate with other participants. Specifically, it is possible to communicate using various tools such as chat and voice call. In addition, when it is desired to share materials among participants, it is possible to display a whiteboard that participants can visually recognize and draw at the same time. At this time, the server 1 executes the white board display process. As described above, when the white plate display process is executed, the reception unit 105, the generation unit 106, and the display control unit 107 function.

The reception unit 105 receives drawing inputs of each of the plurality of users participating in the venue. Specifically, when drawing input is performed on the whiteboard 53 displayed on the user terminal 2 by the operation of the plurality of users U participating in the online meeting A, the reception unit 105 receives the plurality of users U. Accepts each drawing input.

The generation unit 106 generates drawing information according to the received drawing input. Specifically, the generation unit 106 generates drawing information in response to each drawing input of the plurality of users U received by the reception unit 105.

The display control unit 107 executes control for displaying the generated drawing information on the display means. Specifically, the display control unit 107 executes control to display the drawing information generated by the generation unit 106 on each of the user terminals 2 operated by each of the plurality of users U.
As a result, for example, when each of the users U1 to U3 participates in the online meeting A1, the drawing input by the user U1 is displayed on the user terminals 2-1 to 2-3 in real time.
As a result, the content of communication between the participants of the online meeting A1 can be enhanced, and the online meeting A1 can be used efficiently.
A specific example of the whiteboard 53 displayed in the online meeting A will be described later with reference to FIG. 7.

In the character string DB 401, one or more character strings K used for establishing the online meeting A are stored and managed.

[Concrete example]
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a specific example of the UI 50 when the online meeting A is established for each character string K.

As shown in FIG. 4, the user U who intends to open the online meeting A can easily open the online meeting A by inputting the desired character string K in the input field 501.
In the example shown in FIG. 4, "abcde" is input as the character string K. Therefore, when the connection button 502 is pressed, the character string "abcde" is acquired by the acquisition unit 101 (FIG. 3). Then, the opening unit 102 (FIG. 3) opens an online meeting A corresponding to the "abcde" if the character string "abcde" is not in use.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the UI 50 is provided with a button 503 and a button 504 under the input field 501 and the connection button 502.
Button 503 is a button for copying the URL for accessing the online meeting A. By pressing this button 503, the URL can be easily pasted into another text file or e-mail document.
Button 504 is a button for sending an invitation mail to another user U to participate in the online meeting A. By pressing this button 504, the user U who has established the online meeting A can easily send an invitation mail to the desired user U.
Although not shown, the sent invitation email includes an invitation text, a URL for accessing and participating in the online meeting A, a link button, and the like. Therefore, the user U who has received the invitation mail can easily participate in the online meeting A simply by clicking the URL or the link button.
That is, the user U who has received the invitation mail can easily participate in the online meeting A without having to set an ID and a password to log in or download a special application program or the like.
Furthermore, in this service, it is possible to easily exchange keywords without necessarily using the above-mentioned invitation email.
That is, in this service, the user U who wishes to participate in the online meeting A can easily enter an arbitrary character string K (for example, "abcde") on the top page of the website or the like that operates this service. You can participate in Online Meeting A.
In general, this arbitrary character string K can be set to be shorter and easier to remember than a URL or the like, so that it can be easily exchanged even by simply transmitting it by telephone or the like.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a specific example of the UI 51 in a state where the user U participates in the online meeting A.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the user U participates in the online meeting A, the captured image of the user U is displayed on the UI 51, and the chat 511 as a text communication tool is displayed.
Further, the UI 51 is provided with a button 512, a button 513, a button 514, and a button 515.
Button 512 is a button to be pressed when it is desired to share a predetermined screen among a plurality of users U participating in the online meeting A. When the button 512 is pressed, for example, the screen displayed on the user terminal 2-1 of the user U1 who is one of the participants is shared with other participants (that is, they can be visually recognized at the same time). ..
Button 513 is a button to be pressed when it is desired to share a memo among a plurality of users U participating in the online meeting A. When the button 513 is pressed, a shared memo that all participants can view and edit is displayed.
Button 514 is a button pressed when displaying a whiteboard 53 that can be visually recognized and drawn at the same time among a plurality of users U participating in the online meeting A. When the button 514 is pressed, the above-mentioned whiteboard display process is executed on the server 1, and the whiteboard 53 is displayed on each of the user terminals 2 of the participants.
Button 515 is a button to be pressed when you want to capture the displayed screen.

Such various functions associated with this service are particularly useful when the service is used at a business meeting or the like.
That is, when holding a business meeting, it is necessary to exchange opinions between participating users, unlike chats and the like. Furthermore, such exchange of opinions often involves specialized knowledge and complex exchanges, and it is often difficult to understand simply by exchanging messages on the Web.
In such a case, for example, if the white boat processing of this service is adopted, each user who participates in the online meeting A can hold a meeting while appropriately inserting figures and tables, so that it is easier to exchange opinions. It can be carried out.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a specific example of the UI 52 for performing a predetermined operation for prohibiting (locking) the user U from additionally participating in the online meeting A.

Since the online meeting A has an open structure, anyone who knows the corresponding character string K can easily participate. However, if it is desired to ensure the information security in the online meeting A, the server 1 is made to execute the lock process as described above.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the UI 52 for executing the lock process is displayed, so that the user U who has established the online meeting A confirms the participation (that is, connection) of all the participants. , Press the button 521. That is, in the "connected user list", a list of users U who have already participated (that is, connected) including the user U who has established the online meeting A is displayed. In the example of FIG. 6, two users U, "△ kawa △ ro" and "○ yama ○ male", have already participated (that is, connected). Here, if the user U who opened the online meeting A is "○ mountain ○ male", after confirming that there are only two participants including "△ river △ ro" and himself, then click the button. Press 521. Then, since the participation of other user U is prohibited (locked) after that, there is no need to worry about information leakage between the participants "△ kawa △ ro" and "○ yama ○ male". You can communicate.

Similar to the case of FIG. 5, such a lock function is particularly useful when the service is used in a business meeting or the like.
That is, in a business meeting, it is extremely important to manage the contents of the meeting, and the participants of the meeting need to be strictly managed.
Further, for example, a specification can be considered in which users who can participate are limited according to the information exchanged even within the same online meeting.
Specifically, it is assumed that A1 to A3 of company A related persons and B1 to 3 of B related persons are participating in the online meeting A.
In this regard, it is usually desirable that a total of 6 people, A1 to A3 and B1 to 3, actively exchange opinions. However, if you want to consider matters that include internal circumstances, it is natural that you want to exchange opinions only with the people involved in the company. In such a case, for example, it is possible to arrange a lock function such that only A1 to A3 can be used for a specific function and the use of B1 to B3 is prohibited.
This service can also contribute to a more active exchange of opinions between users by using the lock function that can be arranged in various ways.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a specific example of the whiteboard 53 displayed in the online meeting A.

When the button 514 of the UI 51 of FIG. 5 is pressed, the whiteboard display process is executed on the server 1, and the whiteboard 53 as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the online meeting A.
As described above, since the whiteboard 53 can be visually recognized and drawn by the participants at the same time, the whiteboard 53 can be utilized as follows. That is, as an example, it is assumed that the participants of the online meeting A1 are only the user U1 who is the founder and the user U2 who has received the invitation mail from the user U2. In this case, if the user U1 is a diplomat of an insurance company that sells insurance products and the user U2 is the customer, information that cannot be conveyed by e-mail or telephone can be exchanged at the online meeting A1. Specifically, for example, for one item included in the coverage of a certain insurance product, the user U2 draws a circle in red and sends a chat message such as "Is this coverage true?" You can also. On the other hand, the user U1 can send a chat message saying, "It's true. The coverage is exactly the centerpiece of this insurance." Further, the user U2 can send a chat message such as "This compensation content is also noteworthy" while drawing another item in a blue circle.
As a result, the content of communication between the participants of the online meeting A1 can be enhanced, and the online meeting A1 can be used efficiently.

[Second Embodiment]
The hardware configuration of the server according to the second embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the present invention and the configuration of the information processing system including the server are the same as the configurations shown in the first embodiment. Therefore, the description of the hardware configuration of the server according to the second embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the present invention and the configuration of the information processing system including the server will be omitted.
However, the server 1 according to the second embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the present invention has evidence support processing, attendee reception processing, capture processing, text conversion processing, screen, in addition to the above processing, as a part of the place providing processing. The correction process and the business management process can be further executed.

"Evidence support processing" refers to processing that supports evidence regarding contracts, etc. exchanged between participants of online meeting A.
"Attendant reception process" refers to a process of accepting the participation of a person who intends to participate in online meeting A by stealth for the purpose of assistance or the like.
The “capture process” refers to a process of displaying a capture screen that participants of the online meeting A can view and draw at the same time.
"Text conversion process" is a process of converting (transcription) the content (voice data) spoken by the participants of Online Meeting A into text data in the language used by each of the other participants and displaying it. To say.
The "screen correction process" refers to a process of correcting the appearance of the screen for displaying the UI of the online meeting A.
The “business management process” refers to a process for managing the business of the participants of the online meeting A.

FIG. 8 shows, among the functional configurations of the server according to the second embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the present invention, a place providing process, a lock process, a shared tool providing process, an evidence support process, an attendee reception process, a capture process, and a text. It is a functional block diagram which shows an example of the functional structure which realizes conversion processing, screen correction processing, and business management processing.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the CPU 11 of the server 1 according to the second embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the present invention, the evidence support unit 108 functions when the evidence support process is executed. When the attendee reception process is executed, the determination unit 103 functions. When the capture process is executed, the reception unit 105, the generation unit 106, the display control unit 107, and the capture unit 109 function. When the text conversion process is executed, the text conversion unit 110 functions. When the screen correction process is executed, the screen correction unit 111 functions. When the business management process is executed, the business management unit 112 functions.
A character string DB 401, a user DB 402, a stamp imprint DB 403, and a voice DB 404 are provided in one area of the storage unit 18 of the server 1.
The functional configuration for realizing each of the field providing process, the lock process, and the shared tool providing process in the CPU 11 of the server 1 according to the second embodiment is the same as the functional configuration of the first embodiment described above. Therefore, the description will be omitted.

(Evidence support processing)
When the user U participates in the online meeting A, he / she can communicate with other participants, and in addition, gives public evidence to the contracts and the like exchanged with the other participants. You can get it. At this time, the server 1 executes the evidence support process. As described above, when the evidence support process is executed, the evidence support unit 108 functions.

The Evidence Support Department 108 provides support for giving public evidence to documents such as contracts exchanged on the spot.
Specifically, although not shown, when a button with a notation such as "application for digital certificate" provided in the UI of online meeting A is pressed, the evidence support unit 108 performs the following processing. I do.
That is, the evidence support unit 108 displays a screen (hereinafter referred to as "imprint registration screen") for registering an imprint or signature (hereinafter referred to as "imprint etc.") attached to a contract or the like subject to evidence. Display it.
As a result, the user U is asked to select for registering the imprint, etc. from the displayed imprint registration screen, and to issue a credential (electronic certificate issued by a third-party organization) for the selected imprint, etc. Can be applied for. The registered imprints and the like are stored and managed in the imprints and the like DB403.
After that, when the evidence support unit 108 confirms that the credential has been issued, the evidence support unit 108 attaches the imprint or the like for which the credential was issued to the contract or the like subject to the evidence and presents it to the user U.
As a result, by participating in the online meeting A, the user U can perform a series of contract actions from negotiations, agreements, and contracts online while communicating with other users U. As a result, it is possible to improve the efficiency of contract acts, which have been inefficient by performing face-to-face from the viewpoint of certainty.

(Attendant reception process)
As described above, the user U can easily participate in the online meeting A simply by entering a predetermined character string in the predetermined field of the UI, but without being noticed by other users U, in so-called stealth. You can also participate. At this time, the server 1 executes the attendee reception process. As described above, when the attendee reception process is executed, the determination unit 103 functions.

In addition to the processing shown in the first embodiment (FIG. 3), the determination unit 103 determines whether or not a third user who intends to participate in the field in stealth can participate for the purpose of assistance or the like. If the determination unit 103 approves the participation of the third user, the third user can participate in the field in stealth.
As a result, the user U can stealthly participate as an "attendant" for the purpose of assisting the online meeting A (for example, creating minutes).
Further, for example, a user U who is a direct supervisor of a user U who is a normal participant may participate in stealth as an "attendant" for the purpose of giving a lecture to a user U who reports directly to the user U. In this case, only between the user U who is a normal participant and the user U who is participating as an attendant (that is, in a state where other participants cannot see), both are visually recognized at the same time. You can also display a whiteboard that you can draw and draw, and a capture screen that will be described later.

(Capture processing)
When the user U participates in the online meeting A, the user U can display a capture screen that can be visually recognized and drawn at the same time as other participants. At this time, the server 1 executes the capture process. As described above, when the capture process is executed, the reception unit 105, the generation unit 106, the display control unit 107, and the capture unit 109 function.

The capture unit 109 captures the screen displayed on the terminal of one user among the plurality of users participating in the field, and executes control to display the captured screen on the terminal of another user.
Specifically, the capture unit 109 captures the screen displayed on the user terminal 2 of one or more users U among the plurality of users U participating in the online meeting A, and the captured screen is used by another user. The control to be displayed on each user terminal 2 of U is executed.

The reception unit 105 receives drawing input to the capture screen by each of the plurality of users participating in the venue.
Specifically, the reception unit 105 draws on the capture screen displayed on each of the user terminals 2-1 to 2-n by each operation of the plurality of users U1 to Un participating in the online meeting A. When the input is made, the drawing input is accepted.

The generation unit 106 generates drawing information according to the drawing input received by the reception unit 105.
Specifically, the generation unit 106 generates drawing information according to the content of the drawing input to the capture screen by each of the users U1 to Un received by the reception unit 105.

The display control unit 107 executes control for displaying the generated drawing information on the display means.
Specifically, the display control unit 107 executes a control of superimposing the drawing information generated by the generation unit 106 on the capture screens displayed on the user terminals 2-1 to 2-n and displaying the information.
As a result, for example, when the capture screen of a certain user terminal 2 is displayed on each of the other user terminals 2, the result of the drawing input for the capture screen is directly reflected on each display screen of the other user terminal 2. ..
Specifically, for example, when the matter to be examined in the online meeting A is related to the UI under development, the UI under development is displayed on the user terminals 2 of all the participants, and the specific examination point is set. You can proceed with the discussion while sharing. As a result, it is possible to realize an online meeting that is easy for all participants to understand and is efficient.

(Text conversion process)
The user U can have the content (voice data) spoken by another participant of the online meeting A converted (transcribed) into text data in the language used by the user U. At this time, the server 1 executes the text conversion process. As described above, when the text conversion process is executed, the text conversion unit 110 functions.

The text conversion unit 110 stores the voice data spoken by the user participating in the field in the voice DB 404. Then, the control of converting the voice data into text data of the language used by each of the other users participating in the field and displaying the voice data is executed. The language used by each of the other users participating in the venue is recorded in the user DB 402.
That is, the text conversion unit 110 executes control to convert the voice data spoken by a user U in the online meeting A into text data in a language used by another user and display it.
Specifically, for example, the text conversion unit 110 converts the voice data spoken by the user U1 in English into text data in a language other than English (for example, Japanese, Chinese, etc.) used by each of the users U2 to Un. Execute control to convert (transcribe and translate) and display.
As a result, the converted text data can be displayed as subtitles for each of the users U2 to Un, and the minutes can be created for each language. As a result, this service can be applied to international conferences in which multiple languages are spoken. It is also possible to support the work of the user U who has a hearing disability.

(Screen correction process)
The user U can modify the appearance of the UI of the online meeting A displayed on the user terminal 2. At this time, the server 1 executes the screen correction process. As described above, when the screen correction process is executed, the screen correction unit 111 functions.

The screen correction unit 111 executes control for correcting the appearance of the UI displayed on the terminal of the user who participates in the field.
Specifically, the screen correction unit 111 executes control for correcting the appearance of the UI displayed on the user terminal 2 of the user U who participates in the online meeting A.
The specific method by which the screen correction unit 111 corrects the appearance of the UI displayed on the user terminal 2 is not particularly limited. For example, by adjusting the brightness and the like, it is possible to improve the "easiness to see" and the "favorability" given to the user U who sees the UI. The screen correction unit 111 may adjust the brightness or the like according to the content of the operation of the user U on the user terminal 2, or automatically adjusts the brightness or the like according to the content displayed on the UI (for example, the brightness of the captured image of the user U). You may adjust the brightness and the like with.

(Business management process)
According to this service, it is possible to facilitate the management of the business of the user U who participates in the online meeting A.
Specifically, for example, the case where the online meeting A is applied to the call center business will be described as an example. In this case, the call center operator and the customer who made an inquiry to the call center are both treated as the user U who participates in the online meeting A.
Here, for example, the operator of the call center may be a home worker who performs the operator work at home. In this case, the reward may be paid to the user U according to the time when the user U participates in the online meeting A as the operator of the call center. In such a case, the server 1 executes the business management process. As described above, when the business management process is executed, the business management unit 112 functions.

The business management unit 112 manages the business time of the user by counting the time when the user participates in the place.
Specifically, the business management unit 112 manages the business time of the user U by counting the time when the user U participates in the online meeting A, which is recorded in the user DB 402.
As a result, for example, when the user U participates in the online meeting A as an operator of the call center, the participation time is automatically counted. As a result, the employer of the user U can pay the user U according to the automatically counted time.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and modifications, improvements, and the like within the range in which the object of the present invention can be achieved are included in the present invention. is there. Further, the effects described in the above-described embodiments are merely a list of the most preferable effects arising from the present invention, and the effects according to the present invention are not limited to those described in the above-described embodiments. ..

For example, in the above-described embodiment, it has been described that a character string arbitrarily selected by the user is input when the online meeting A is established, but this is merely an example. For example, what constitutes the above-mentioned character string includes not only characters but also those which can be converted by a predetermined character code such as a numerical value, a figure, and a symbol.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, as a specific example of a predetermined input method for inputting the character string K when opening the online meeting A, a method of inputting in the input field 501 shown in FIG. 4 is used. , This is just an example. For example, voice input may be performed via a microphone (not shown) provided in the user terminal 2, or other methods may be used.

Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, a method of inviting by an invitation mail is used as a method for inviting a desired user U to participate in the online meeting A, but this is only an example. For example, a method of inviting the user U to the online meeting A by transmitting the character string K corresponding to the online meeting A to the desired user U by telephone or the like may be used. In this case, the user U who has received the transmission of the character string K can participate in the online meeting A by inputting the character string K using a predetermined input method. The "predetermined input method" referred to here is not particularly limited, and any input method such as input via the UI displayed on the user terminal 2 and input by voice can be used.

The series of processes in the above-described embodiment can be executed by hardware or software.

When a series of processes are executed by software, the programs constituting the software are installed on a computer or the like from a network or a recording medium.
The computer may be a computer embedded in dedicated hardware. Further, the computer may be a computer capable of executing various functions by installing various programs, for example, a general-purpose personal computer.

The recording medium containing such a program is not only composed of removable media distributed separately from the device main body in order to provide the program to the user, but is also provided to the user in a state of being preliminarily incorporated in the device main body. It is composed of recording media and the like. The removable media is composed of, for example, a magnetic disk (including a floppy disk), an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, or the like. The optical disk is composed of, for example, a CD-ROM (Compact Disk-Read Only Memory Y), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), or the like. The magneto-optical disk is composed of MD (MINI DISK) or the like. Further, the recording medium provided to the user in a state of being preliminarily incorporated in the apparatus main body is composed of, for example, a ROM in which a program is recorded, a hard disk included in a storage unit, or the like.

In the present specification, the steps for describing a program recorded on a recording medium are not necessarily processed in chronological order, but also in parallel or individually, even if they are not necessarily processed in chronological order. It also includes the processing to be executed.
Further, in the present specification, the term of the system means an overall device composed of a plurality of devices, a plurality of means, and the like.

The system configuration shown in FIG. 1 is merely an example for achieving the object of the present invention, and is not particularly limited. That is, it suffices if the information processing system is provided with a function capable of executing the role of each device, and further, each device may be directly connected without going through a network.

Each hardware configuration shown in FIG. 2 is merely an example for achieving the object of the present invention, and is not particularly limited. For example, one hardware may have the functions of other hardware, or a plurality of hardware having the same functions may be included.

Further, the functional configuration of FIG. 3 is merely an example and is not particularly limited. That is, it suffices if the server 1 is provided with a function capable of executing the above-mentioned series of processes as a whole, and what kind of functional block is used to realize this function is not particularly limited to the example of FIG.
Further, one functional block may be configured by a single piece of hardware, a single piece of software, or a combination thereof.

Summarizing the above, the information processing apparatus to which the present invention is applied need only have the following configuration, and various various embodiments can be taken.
That is, the information processing device to which the present invention is applied (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 1) is
An acquisition means (for example, acquisition unit 101 in FIG. 3) for acquiring a first character string (for example, character string K1) input by a first user (for example, user U1).
With an opening means (for example, opening section 102 in FIG. 3) for opening a virtual place (for example, online meeting A) on the Web where participating users can communicate with each other for each of the acquired first character strings. ,
A decision to determine whether or not the second user can participate in the field based on the second character string (for example, the character string K2) input by the second user (for example, user U2) and the first character string. Means (for example, determination unit 103 in FIG. 3) and
To be equipped.
As a result, anyone can easily hold an online meeting by using a short character string that can be easily memorized instead of a redundant character string such as a URL.

Further, a locking means (for example, in FIG. 3) is triggered by a predetermined operation (for example, an operation via the UI 52 in FIG. 6) to prohibit additional users from participating in the venue thereafter. A lock portion 104) can be further provided.
As a result, the user U who has established the online meeting A can prohibit (lock) the participation of other users U at the stage when the participation of the desired user U in the online meeting A can be confirmed. As a result, it is possible to prevent leakage of information exchanged at the online meeting A.

In addition, a display means (for example, the whiteboard 53 in FIG. 7) that can be visually recognized by a plurality of users participating in the venue, and
A reception means (for example, reception unit 105 in FIG. 3) that receives drawing inputs of each of the plurality of users, and
A generation means (for example, a generation unit 106 in FIG. 3) that generates drawing information according to the received drawing input, and
A display control means (for example, display control unit 107 in FIG. 3) that executes control to display the generated drawing information on the display means, and
Can be further prepared.
As a result, for example, when each of the users U1 to U3 participates in the online meeting A1, the drawing input by the user U1 is displayed on the user terminals 2-1 to 2-3 in real time. As a result, the content of communication between the participants of the online meeting A1 can be enhanced, and the online meeting A1 can be used efficiently.

Further, a control that captures a screen displayed on the terminal of one user among the plurality of users participating in the field and displays the captured screen on a terminal of a user other than the user. (For example, the capture unit 109 in FIG. 8) is further provided with a capture control means for executing the above.
The reception means (for example, the reception unit 105 in FIG. 8) receives drawing input to the capture screen by each of the plurality of users participating in the venue.
The generation means (for example, the generation unit 106 in FIG. 8) generates drawing information in response to the drawing input received by the reception means.
The display control means (for example, the display control unit 107 in FIG. 8) can execute control to display the generated drawing information on the capture screen.

That is, the screen displayed on the terminal of one of the plurality of users participating in the virtual place where the participating users can communicate with each other is captured. Then, the capture screen is displayed on the terminal of a user other than one user.
As a result, for example, when the capture screen of a certain user terminal is displayed on each of the other user terminals, the result of the drawing input for the capture screen is directly reflected on each display screen of the other user terminal 2. As a result, it is possible to realize an online meeting that is easy for all participants to understand and is efficient.

In addition, as a support for giving evidence to the predetermined documents exchanged at the venue, the identification of the imprint or signature attached to the document is accepted, and the issuance of the credential for the imprint or signature for which the identification has been accepted is prescribed. Evidence support means (for example, the evidence support unit 108 in FIG. 8) that executes the control requested to the institution can be further provided.

That is, support is provided to give evidence to predetermined documents exchanged in a virtual place where participating users can communicate with each other.
As a result, the user can perform a series of contract actions from negotiation, agreement, and contract online while communicating with other users. As a result, it is possible to improve the efficiency of contract acts, which have been generally inefficient face-to-face from the viewpoint of certainty.

In addition, the determination means (for example, the determination unit 103 in FIG. 8) can further determine whether or not the third user for the purpose of assistance can participate in the field by stealth.

As a result, for example, the boss of a normal participant can participate in stealth as an "attendant" for the purpose of giving a lecture to his / her direct reports.

1 ... Server, 2,2-1,2-2,2-3,2-n ... User terminal, 11 ... CPU, 12 ... ROM, 13 ... RAM, 14 ...・ Bus, 15 ・ ・ ・ I / O interface, 16 ・ ・ ・ Output part, 17 ・ ・ ・ Input part, 18 ・ ・ ・ Storage part, 19 ・ ・ ・ Communication part, 20 ・ ・ ・ Drive, 30 ・ ・ ・ Removable Media, 50 to 52 ... UI, 53 ... Whiteboard (UI), 101 ... Acquisition section, 102 ... Opening section, 103 ... Decision section, 104 ... Lock section, 105.・ ・ Reception unit, 106 ・ ・ ・ Generation unit, 107 ・ ・ ・ Display control unit, 108 ・ ・ ・ Evidence support unit, 109 ・ ・ ・ Capture unit, 110 ・ ・ ・ Text conversion unit, 111 ・ ・ ・ Screen correction unit , 112 ... Business management department, 401 ... Character string DB, 501 ... Input field, 502 to 504 ... Button, 511 ... Chat, 512 to 515, 521 ... Button, K, K1, K2, Km ... character string, M ... service provider, N ... network, U, U1, U2, U3, Un ... user

Claims (5)

An acquisition means for acquiring the first character string input by the first user to open a virtual place where the participating users can communicate with each other.
An opening means for opening the place on the Web in association with the first character string,
When the second character string input only as the character string for participating in the virtual place by the second user matches the first character string, the said to the place associated with the first character string. Determining means for determining the participation of the second user,
A locking means that prohibits other users from additionally participating in the field after a predetermined operation that is independent of the operation of inputting the second character string is performed.
Information processing device equipped with. A display means that can be visually recognized by a plurality of users participating in the venue,
A reception means that accepts each drawing input of the plurality of users, and
A generation means for generating drawing information according to the received drawing input, and
A display control means that executes control to display the generated drawing information on the display means, and
Further prepare,
The information processing device according to claim 1. Of the plurality of users participating in the field, a control is executed in which a screen displayed on the terminal of one user is captured and the captured screen is displayed on a terminal of a user other than the user. With additional capture control means
The reception means receives drawing input to the capture screen by each of the plurality of users participating in the venue.
The generation means generates drawing information in response to the drawing input received by the reception means.
The display control means executes control to display the generated drawing information on the capture screen.
The information processing device according to claim 2. As an aid to give evidence to the prescribed documents exchanged at the venue, we accept the identification of the imprint or signature attached to the document and issue the credential for the imprint or signature for which the identification was accepted to the prescribed institution. Further equipped with evidence support means to execute the control requested for
The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The decision-making means further determines whether or not a third user for the purpose of assistance can stealthly participate in the place.
The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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