Test management device, test management system, test management program, and test management method

Abstract

To provide an exam management device, an exam management system, an exam management program, and an exam management method that manage information sufficient to prove the process related to the exam and reduce the possibility of cheating by examinees, etc. [Solution] A test management device comprising: a setting processing means for registering and setting personal information and test-related information of examinees; a preparation processing means for performing processes related to test preparation in cooperation with a mobile terminal and an examination terminal; a monitoring processing means for performing processes related to monitoring examinees while being able to communicate with the examination terminal and a supervisor terminal during the test; and a log management means for linking logs related to the processes performed by the setting processing means, preparation processing means, and monitoring processing means to the examinee's identification information and registering them in a memory unit. After the test is completed, the log management means integrates multiple logs linked to the examinee to generate process proof data that shows the process related to the test.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a test management device, a test management system, a test management program, and a test management method for managing online tests. [Background technology]

[0002] Nowadays, so-called online exams, which are exams conducted online via the Internet, etc., have become popular. Online exams can be roughly divided into two types: one where candidates gather at a designated venue to take the exam, and one where candidates take the exam at home or in a private booth. Compared to a public venue or private booth, private locations such as candidates' homes tend to be more prone to cheating, so stricter environmental checks of the exam location are required.

[0003] Conventionally, systems have been known that monitor the movements of examinees during an exam and detect cheating and the like (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The exam system in Patent Document 1 is configured to perform a system environment check to confirm whether the specifications and operating status of the user terminal meet the exam criteria, an identity check to confirm whether the user operating the user terminal on the day of the exam is the same person who applied for the exam, and an exam environment check to confirm whether the exam environment in which the user is placed meets the exam criteria. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-162517 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, the testing system of Patent Document 1 completes the process for each verification step, moving on to identity verification if the system environment verification is cleared, and then moving on to exam environment verification if the identity verification is cleared. In other words, the testing system does not centrally manage information indicating the processing content at each verification step, making it impossible to trace back the actions of test takers, etc., resulting in a lack of deterrent against cheating and making it impossible to fully prove the legitimacy of the test.

[0006] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a test management device, test management system, test management program, and test management method that increase the deterrent effect against cheating and objectively prove the legitimacy of the test. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A test management device according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a setting processing means for registering and setting personal information of test takers and information regarding the test that the test takers will take; a preparation processing means for performing processes related to test preparation in cooperation with a mobile terminal and the test terminal used by the test taker for the test; a monitoring processing means for performing processes related to monitoring the test takers during the test while being able to communicate with the test terminal and the supervisor terminal used by the test supervisor; and a log management means for linking logs related to the processing performed by the setting processing means, preparation processing means, and monitoring processing means to the test taker's identification information and registering them in a memory unit, and after the test is completed, integrating multiple logs linked to the test taker to generate process proof data indicating the test-related process.

[0008] One aspect of the present invention provides an exam environment management system that includes a mobile terminal, an exam terminal used by exam takers for the exam, a supervisor terminal used by the exam supervisor, and an exam management device equipped with a setting processing means for registering and setting personal information of exam takers and information related to the exam taken by the exam takers.The exam management device includes a preparation processing means that performs processing related to exam preparation in cooperation with the mobile terminal and exam terminal, a monitoring processing means that performs processing related to monitoring the exam takers while capable of communicating with the exam terminal and supervisor terminal, and a log management means that links logs related to the processing performed by the setting processing means, preparation processing means, and monitoring processing means to the exam taker's identification information and registers them in a memory unit, and after the exam is completed, integrates multiple logs linked to the exam taker to generate process proof data that indicates the exam-related process.

[0009] An examination environment management program according to one embodiment of the present invention causes one or more processors to function as a setting processing means for registering and setting personal information of examinees and information regarding the examination that the examinee will take, a preparation processing means for performing processes related to preparing for the examination in cooperation with a mobile terminal and the examination terminal used by the examinee for the examination, a monitoring processing means for performing processes related to monitoring the examinee during the examination while being able to communicate with the examination terminal and the supervisor terminal used by the examination supervisor, and a log management means for registering logs related to the processing performed by each of the setting processing means, preparation processing means, and monitoring processing means in a memory unit, linking them to the examinee's identification information, and after the examination is completed, integrating multiple logs linked to the examinee to generate process proof data indicating the process related to the examination.

[0010] An examination environment management method according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured to have one or more processors execute the following steps: a setting process for registering and setting personal information about examinees and information about the examination that the examinees will take; a preparation process for performing processes related to preparing for the examination in cooperation with a mobile terminal and an examination terminal used by the examinee for the examination; a monitoring process for performing processes related to monitoring the examinee during the examination while being able to communicate with the examination terminal and the supervisor terminal used by the examination supervisor; and a log management process for linking logs related to the processing in each of the setting process, preparation process, and monitoring process to the examinee's identification information and registering them in a memory unit, and after the examination is completed, integrating multiple logs linked to the examinee to generate process proof data indicating the process related to the examination. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the present invention, logs related to the setting process, preparation process, and monitoring process are linked to the examinee's identification information, and after the exam is completed, multiple logs linked to the examinee are integrated to generate process proof data that shows the process related to the exam.This makes it possible to confirm after the fact that the exam was conducted legitimately, thereby increasing the deterrent effect against cheating and objectively proving the legitimacy of the exam. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] 1 is a configuration diagram illustrating a test management system according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] 2 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the mobile terminal of FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 3] 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an examination format selection page displayed on the display unit of FIG. 2. FIG. [Figure 4] 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a state in which a message for guiding to a position suitable for taking a full-circle photograph of the surroundings is displayed on the photographing guidance screen displayed on the display unit of FIG. 2; FIG. [Figure 5] 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a state in which an explanation regarding taking a full-circle photograph of the surroundings is displayed on the photographing guidance screen displayed on the display unit of FIG. 2; FIG. [Figure 6]3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a state during shooting of a shooting guidance screen displayed on the display unit of FIG. 2.

[0023] FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an environment confirmation page for checking a video captured via the shooting guidance screens of FIGS. 4 to 6. [Figure 8] 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of one state of a compensation guidance page displayed on the display unit of FIG. 2. FIG. [Figure 9] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the state of the compensation guidance page displayed on the display unit of FIG. 2.

[0032] FIG. [Figure 10] 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a supplementary guidance page for guiding video shooting, which is displayed on the display unit of FIG. 2.

[0023] FIG. [Figure 11] 2 is a block diagram illustrating the functional configuration of the examination terminal of FIG. 1. [Figure 12] 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an examination format selection page displayed on the display unit of the examination terminal of FIG. 11. [Figure 13] 2 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the supervisor terminal of FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 14] 14 is an explanatory diagram showing one state of an example of a monitoring page displayed on the display unit of the supervisor terminal of FIG. 13. FIG. [Figure 15] 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an individual page displayed on the display unit of the supervisor terminal of FIG. 13. FIG. [Figure 16] 14 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of an individual page displayed on the display unit of the supervisor terminal of FIG. 13. FIG. [Figure 17] 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the test management device of FIG. 1. [Figure 18] 2 is a table showing an example of logs generated in the test management system of FIG. 1, organized by type. [Figure 19] 10 is a sequence chart illustrating operations related to a setting process and a preparation process performed by the test management device and the mobile terminal in the test examination confirmation method according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 20]10 is a sequence chart illustrating operations related to a preparation process and a monitoring process performed by a test management device, a mobile terminal, an examination terminal, and a supervisor terminal in an examination confirmation method according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 21] 10 is a sequence chart illustrating operations related to a monitoring process and a certificate creation process performed by a test management device, a mobile terminal, an examination terminal, and a supervisor terminal in an examination confirmation method according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 22] 18 is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating an example of a test process certificate generated by the log management means of FIG. 17. FIG. [Figure 23] 1. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing another example of the functional configuration of the examination terminal of FIG. [Figure 24] 2 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the examination terminal of FIG. 1 when an external camera is connected. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] Embodiment An example of the overall configuration, an example of the functional configuration, and an example of the operation of the test management system 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 24. The same reference numerals are used for components common to each figure, and their explanations will be omitted or simplified as appropriate. In each figure, some reference numerals are omitted as appropriate to avoid cluttering the drawings. For each page (screen) illustrated in Figures 3 to 10, 12, and 14 to 16, even if the displayed characters, etc. are different, the same reference numerals are used for display parts that function similarly, and duplicate explanations will be omitted or simplified as appropriate.

[0014] As shown in FIG. 1, the test management system 100 manages online tests (hereinafter simply referred to as "tests") and includes at least a test management device 10, one or more mobile terminals 20, one or more examination terminals 30, and one or more proctor terminals 40. The test management system 100 may also include one or more reception terminals 48, one or more management terminals 50, an administration terminal 60, and a test providing server 70. The test management device 10, one or more mobile terminals 20, one or more examination terminals 30, one or more proctor terminals 40, one or more reception terminals 48, one or more management terminals 50, the administration terminal 60, and the test providing server 70 are capable of wired or wireless communication via a network N such as the Internet.

[0015] The test management device 10 manages information about each test taker from application for the test to preparation and implementation of the test. More specifically, the test management device 10 performs setting processing related to the registration and setting of the test taker's personal information and information related to the test the test taker will take (test-related information), preparation processing related to test preparation in cooperation with the mobile terminal 20 and the test terminal 30, and monitoring processing related to the monitoring of the test taker during the test. The test management device 10 is configured as a cloud server based on cloud computing, or an on-premise physical server, or a server system that combines these. The functional configuration of the test management device 10 will be described later.

[0016] The operation terminal 60 is a PC (Personal Computer) or the like used by the operation side of a system (hereinafter referred to as the present system) related to information management for each examinee from preparation to administration of the test, provided by the test management device 10. PCs include desktop PCs, notebook PCs, tablet PCs, smartphones, etc. An operator on the operation side adds and edits information, etc. in the software and database managed by the test management device 10 via the operation terminal 60, and performs maintenance of the present system.

[0017] The exam providing server 70 provides online exams to examinees via their exam terminals 30. The exam providing server 70 is configured as a cloud server based on cloud computing, an on-premise physical server, or a server system that combines these.

[0018] The mobile terminal 20 is used, for example, to register the examinee's personal information, register test-related information, prepare for the test, and take pictures of the examinee and their surroundings during the test. If the examinee selects their home as the test location, the pre-test preparation process includes checking the environment of the test location. The mobile terminal 20 used during the test and the mobile terminal 20 used for the pre-test preparation process do not necessarily have to be the same device. The mobile terminal 20 is not limited to a device owned by the examinee, but may be a device loaned to the examinee, but one mobile terminal 20 is required for each examinee. The mobile terminal 20 must be easy to carry and have at least a camera. A smartphone, tablet PC, or the like is preferable as the mobile terminal 20. The functional configuration of the mobile terminal 20 will be described later.

[0019] Each examinee takes the test at their own test location using a mobile terminal 20 and an examination terminal 30. The examinee registers personal information such as name, identification information (ID, email address, etc.), and password in the system via the mobile terminal 20 or the examination terminal 30. However, at least one of the identification information and password may be provided by the test management device 10. The examinee can receive services provided by the system by, for example, entering the identification information and password into a login screen provided by the test management device 10.

[0020] The examination terminal 30 is a PC or the like used by examinees when taking the online examination. A desktop PC or a notebook PC is preferable as the examination terminal 30. The functional configuration of the examination terminal 30 will be described later. The supervisor terminal 40 is a PC or the like used by the exam supervisor (exam invigilator). Typically, one supervisor uses the supervisor terminal 40 to manage multiple examinees. The reception terminal 48 is a PC or the like used by the receptionist for the online examination. Typically, one receptionist uses the reception terminal 48 to process the reception of multiple examinees. However, the reception process may also be performed by the supervisor, in which case the reception terminal 48 is not necessary. The management terminal 50 is a PC or the like used by the administrator who manages the examination overall. The administrator uses the management terminal 50 to manage multiple examinees and one or more supervisors.

[0021] 2, the mobile terminal 20 has a communication unit 21, an information processing unit 22, a memory unit 23, a display unit 24, an input unit 25, an alarm unit 26, a camera 27, and a sound collection unit 28. The communication unit 21 is an interface that allows the information processing unit 22 to communicate with external devices such as the test management device 10 via wired or wireless communication. The alarm unit 26 includes a speaker and outputs sound or voice.

[0022] Camera 27 has an imaging element such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) and captures video and still images. Camera 27 captures the surroundings and is positioned to capture the examinee and their surroundings during the test. If mobile terminal 20 is a smartphone, it has an in-camera and an out-camera, but camera 27 basically refers to the out-camera located on the opposite side of display unit 24. Sound collection unit 28 is a microphone that collects surrounding sounds.

[0023] The display unit 24 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) and displays various information in response to instructions from the information processing unit 22. The display unit 24 may be an organic EL panel or the like. The input unit 25 accepts input operations by a user such as an examinee, and outputs an operation signal corresponding to the content of the accepted operation to the information processing unit 22. The explanatory diagrams described below are examples in which the display unit 24 and the input unit 25 are stacked to form a touch panel. In such a configuration, the display unit 24 functions as a display panel that displays characters, images, etc., and the input unit 25 is stacked on the display unit 24 and functions as detection means that detects touch operations. The mobile terminal 20 may have an operation unit that accepts input operations, separate from the touch panel.

[0024] In response to an operation signal from the input unit 25, the information processing unit 22, in cooperation with the test management device 10, displays each page (screen) such as the examination format selection page P1, the photography prompt screen P2, the environment confirmation page Pa, and the supplementary prompt page P3, as well as related subwindows, on the display unit 24. The information processing unit 22 accepts a user's operation via each page (screen) and executes processing according to the operation content. The information processing unit 22 is composed of one or more processors. More specifically, the information processing unit 22 is composed of an arithmetic processing device such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), and various functions of the information processing unit 22 are realized by the arithmetic processing device and an operating program. Some of the various functions of the information processing unit 22 may be realized by hardware.

[0025] The memory unit 23 stores various information in addition to the operation program of the information processing unit 22. The operation program of the information processing unit 22 also includes divided programs transmitted from the test management device 10 as needed. The divided programs constitute the test management program 13p. The information processing unit 22 can execute some processes, such as switching the display of elements on the screen and screen transitions related to capturing images with the camera 27, without communicating with the test management device 10, by operating based on the divided programs. The operation program of the information processing unit 22 is software that realizes various functions in cooperation with a processing unit such as a CPU, MPU, or GPU. The memory unit 23 is composed of RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), flash memory, eMMC (Embedded Multi Media Card), SSD (Solid State Drive), HDD (Hard Disk Drive), etc.

[0026] The information processing unit 22 displays an exam format selection page P1 on the display unit 24 based on the exam format selection data transmitted from the test management device 10. The exam format selection page P1 illustrated in FIG. 3 has an exam format selection section Sa, a date and time selection section Sb, a personal information input section Sc, an additional information input section Sd, a rules agreement section Se, and a confirmation button Bk. The exam format selection section Sa, the date and time selection section Sb, the personal information input section Sc, and the additional information input section Sd each have a title section T and an explanation section E. The rules agreement section Se has a title section T. The title section T is the section where the titles of each section are displayed. The explanation section E is the section where explanations of the contents to be set in each section are displayed.

[0027] The exam format selection section Sa in FIG. 3 has an option S1 corresponding to taking the exam at home (taking the exam at the examinee's home or a similar location), an option S2 corresponding to taking the exam at a test center (taking the exam at a meeting venue such as a test center), and an option S3 corresponding to taking the exam in a private booth. Private booths include rental work booths and private rooms in internet cafes. FIG. 3 shows an example configuration in which each of options S1 to S3 has a selection section C consisting of a checkbox, and one of options S1 to S3 is selected by checking the selection section C, but this is not limiting. Options S1 to S3 may themselves be selectable by tapping or other operations.

[0028] The date and time selection section Sb displays information corresponding to the exam format selected in the exam format selection section Sa. Figure 3 shows an example of a state in which option S1 is selected, allowing for selection of dates and times when the exam can be taken from home. These dates and times are at least dates and times when a supervisor can monitor the exam. The personal information input section Sc has multiple input fields for entering the examinee's personal information. The additional information input section Sd has one or more input fields for entering information related to the exam. Figure 3 illustrates the exam format selection page P1, which is displayed after the exam selection is completed and an examinee number is assigned, and therefore an input field for the examinee number is provided. However, this system may be configured so that the examinee number is assigned after the registration process on the exam format selection page P1. The terms and conditions agreement section Se has an agreement section K consisting of a selection section C and a terms and conditions confirmation section D. However, the exam format selection page P1 illustrated in Figure 3 is merely an example, and the elements constituting the exam format selection page P1 can be selected, rearranged, etc. as appropriate. When option S2 is selected, the display content will be similar to the example in Figure 12, which will be described later. If option S3 is selected, the settings will determine whether the test date and time will be selected as shown in Figure 3, the test venue will be selected as shown in Figure 12, or both the test date and venue will be selected.

[0029] The information processing unit 22 displays the shooting guidance screen P2 and the environment confirmation page Pa on the display unit 24 based on the environment confirmation data transmitted from the test management device 10. The shooting guidance screen P2 illustrated in FIGS. 4 to 6 has a title section T, a monitor section Mo, and a back button R. The monitor section Mo is the section where the image captured by the camera 27 is displayed. The shooting guidance screen P2 in FIG. 4 has a position guidance section P, a field of view guidance section W, and a next button Bn. The position guidance section P is the section where a sentence (position guidance statement) that guides the user to a position suitable for taking a full-circle shot of the surroundings is displayed. The position guidance section P may also include a sentence (orientation specification statement) that specifies the direction in which to start taking a full-circle shot of the surroundings. In the position guidance section P in FIG. 4, the sentence "move to a location where the entire desk can be captured" corresponds to the position guidance statement, and the sentence "face the desk" corresponds to the orientation specification statement. The angle of view guidance section W is a section in which text is displayed urging the user to adjust the angle of view of the camera 27 (such as text urging the user to adjust the magnification of the camera 27) so that the video captured via the shooting guidance screen P2 does not miss any areas, that is, so that the widest possible range of area is included within the angle of view of the camera 27. In FIG. 4, an example of the text urging the user to adjust the angle of view of the camera 27 is text urging the user to adjust the magnification of the camera 27. The text urging the user to adjust the angle of view of the camera 27 may be a text instructing the user to include the area directly above the desk on the ceiling of the test location within the captured image.

[0030] When an instruction to switch the display is given on the shooting guidance screen P2 of FIG. 4 by, for example, pressing the next button Bn, the screen switches to a shooting guidance screen P2 including an explanation section E and a shutter button Bh, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. The explanation section E in FIGS. 5 and 6 displays text explaining the technique for taking one full rotation of the surroundings. The shooting guidance screen P2 of FIGS. 5 and 6 also has a remaining angle section Z that displays the remaining angle of rotation for one full rotation of the surroundings. FIGS. 5 and 6 show an example of a configuration in which the angle by which the camera 27 is rotated in one full rotation of the surroundings (hereinafter also referred to as the "set angle") is 360°. Therefore, the remaining angle section Z in FIG. 5, which shows an example of a state before shooting begins, displays "360°," while the remaining angle section Z in FIG. 6, which shows an example of a state in which the camera 27 has rotated 150° after shooting begins, displays "210°."

[0031] When the user has completed taking a picture of the surroundings using the photography guidance screen P2, an environment confirmation page Pa for checking the exam environment video is displayed on the display unit 24 of the mobile terminal 20. The environment confirmation page Pa shown in FIG. 7 has a title section T, an explanation section E, a confirmation section Mc, a registration button Bt, and a back button R. The confirmation section Mc is the section where the exam environment video taken using the photography guidance screen P2 is displayed.

[0032] In response to operations on the photography prompt screen P2, the information processing unit 22 uses the camera 27 to capture a video of the surrounding area and transmits the captured video to the test management device 10 as an exam environment video. The information processing unit 22 causes the display unit 24 to display various characters and the notification unit 26 to notify various sounds or voices. The exam environment video includes information on sounds picked up by the sound pickup unit 28.

[0033] When displaying the shooting guidance screen P2 on the display unit 24, the information processing unit 22 may output at least one of text and audio guiding the user to a position suitable for taking a picture of the entire surroundings based on the environmental confirmation data. When displaying the shooting guidance screen P2 on the display unit 24, the information processing unit 22 may output at least one of text and audio specifying the orientation to start taking a picture of the entire surroundings based on the environmental confirmation data. When displaying the shooting guidance screen P2 on the display unit 24, the information processing unit 22 may output at least one of text and audio urging the user to adjust the angle of view of the camera 27 based on the environmental confirmation data. When displaying the shooting guidance screen P2 on the display unit 24, the information processing unit 22 may output at least one of text and audio indicating a technique for taking a picture of the entire surroundings based on the environmental confirmation data.

[0034] The information processing unit 22 displays a supplementary guidance page P3 on the display unit 24 based on the supplementary photography data transmitted from the test management device 10. The supplementary guidance page P3 illustrated in FIG. 8 has a title section T, an explanation section E, a details section Es, an overview section G, a start photography button Ba, and a back button R. The details section Es is where text that complements the content of the explanation section E of the page is displayed. The overview section G is where images and the like related to the actions that the examinee should take are displayed on the currently displayed screen.

[0035] The supplementary guidance page P3 illustrated in FIG. 9 is displayed after a video or still image is captured via the supplementary guidance page P3 as shown in FIG. 8, and includes a title section T, a confirmation section Md, an OK button Bx, a retake button By, an explanation section E, a details section Es, a start shooting button Ba, and a back button R. The confirmation section Md is where the video or still image captured via the supplementary guidance page P3 as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed. The supplementary guidance pages P3 of FIGS. 8 and 9 are combined to allow the ceiling and floor of the test location to be photographed separately. When the start shooting button Ba is pressed on the supplementary guidance page P3 as shown in FIG. 8 or 9, a shooting screen (not shown) including a shutter button is displayed on the display unit 24. In this embodiment, when a video or still image is captured via the supplementary guidance page P3 of FIG. 9, a check screen (not shown) that allows the user to check the captured video or still image is displayed on the display unit 24.

[0036] As shown in FIG. 8, the supplementary guidance page P3 that guides users to photograph the ceiling of the test location is referred to as the ceiling photography guidance page, and as shown in FIG. 9, the supplementary guidance page P3 that guides users to photograph the floor of the test location is referred to as the floor photography guidance page. FIG. 9 illustrates a floor photography guidance page that has a function for checking videos or still images taken on the ceiling photography guidance page, but this is not limited to this. A check screen may be interposed between the ceiling photography guidance page and the floor photography guidance page. When the supplementary guidance page P3 consists of a ceiling photography guidance page and a floor photography guidance page, the ceiling photography guidance page may be displayed first, as in the flow from FIG. 8 to FIG. 9, or conversely, the floor photography guidance page may be displayed first. The mobile terminal 20 may display a screen that allows users to check both the video or still image of the ceiling and the video or still image of the floor together, or it may not require users to check them at all.

[0037] The supplementary guidance page P3 shown in FIG. 10 is intended to guide the user in taking a video of the test location from the ceiling to the floor, and includes a title section T, an explanation section E, a summary section G, a start shooting button Ba, and a back button R. When the start shooting button Ba is pressed on the supplementary guidance page P3 shown in FIG. 10, a shooting screen (not shown) including a shutter button is displayed on the display unit 24. The summary section G in FIG. 10 illustrates a simplified illustration of a person taking a video while rotating a smartphone from top to bottom or bottom to top. However, the summary section G may instead include an illustration of a person rotating a smartphone from top to bottom or bottom to top. Note that the multiple white arrows in the summary section G in FIG. 10 represent the optical axis of the camera.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 11 , the examination terminal 30 has a communication unit 31, an information processing unit 32, a storage unit 33, a display unit 34, and an input unit 35. The communication unit 31 is an interface that enables the information processing unit 32 to communicate with external devices such as the test management device 10 via wired or wireless communication. The display unit 34 is, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays various information in response to instructions from the information processing unit 32. The input unit 35 accepts input operations by a user such as an examinee, and outputs an operation signal corresponding to the content of the accepted operation to the information processing unit 32. The input unit 35 is, for example, composed of a keyboard and a pointing device such as a mouse or a trackball.

[0039] The information processing unit 32 displays an examination format selection page P1 on the display unit 34 based on the examination format selection data transmitted from the test management device 10. FIG. 12 illustrates an example of the examination format selection page P1, in which the examination format selection section Sa and the venue selection section Sf are displayed. The examination format selection section Sa in FIG. 12 includes options S1 and S2. In FIG. 12, option S2 is selected, so the examination format selection page P1 also includes the venue selection section Sf. The venue selection section Sf may include, for example, an area selection section S4 and a venue identification section S5 that displays one or more venue options Sk depending on the selection in the area selection section S4. The area selection section S4 in FIG. 12 is configured to allow selection of a prefecture. The examination format selection page P1 in FIG. 12 is configured to allow selection of a date and time after selecting a venue, but the examination format selection page P1 may also be configured to display the venue selection section Sf corresponding to the selected date and time after selecting a date and time.

[0040] In response to the examinee's operation, the information processing unit 32 works in conjunction with the test provider server 70 to display on the display unit 34 a test page for taking the online test. In response to the examinee's operation, the information processing unit 32 shares the test page on the screen of the proctor terminal 40. The information processing unit 32 is configured with a processing unit such as a CPU, MPU, or GPU, and various functions of the information processing unit 32 are realized by the processing unit and an operating program. However, some of the various functions of the information processing unit 32 may be realized by hardware.

[0041] The memory unit 33 stores various information in addition to the operation program of the information processing unit 32. The operation program of the information processing unit 32 also includes divided programs transmitted from the test management device 10 as appropriate. The divided programs constitute the test management program 13p. The information processing unit 32 can execute some processes, such as switching the display of each element on the screen, without communicating with the test management device 10, by operating based on the divided programs. The operation program of the information processing unit 32 is software that realizes various functions in cooperation with a processing unit such as a CPU, MPU, or GPU. The memory unit 33 is composed of RAM, ROM, flash memory, eMMC, SSD, HDD, etc.

[0042] 13, the supervisor terminal 40 has a communication unit 41, an information processing unit 42, a memory unit 43, a display unit 44, an input unit 45, an alarm unit 46, and a camera 47. The communication unit 41 is an interface that allows the information processing unit 42 to communicate with external devices such as the test management device 10 via wired or wireless communication. The alarm unit 46 includes a speaker and outputs sound or voice. The camera 47 has an imaging element such as a CCD or CMOS and captures moving images and still images.

[0043] The display unit 44 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays various information in response to instructions from the information processing unit 42. The input unit 45 accepts input operations by users such as examinees, and outputs operation signals according to the content of the accepted operations to the information processing unit 42. The input unit 45 is composed of, for example, a keyboard and a pointing device such as a mouse or a trackball.

[0044] The information processing unit 42 displays the monitoring page P4 and the individual page P5 on the display unit 44 based on the monitoring data transmitted from the test management device 10. The monitoring page P4 illustrated in FIG. 14 includes a title section T, an icon display section Sp, and a monitoring area Sr. The title section T in FIG. 14 indicates the number of people being monitored by the supervisor. The icon display section Sp is the area where icons F indicating examinees who have logged in to the system are displayed.

[0045] The monitoring area Sr is an area where one or more monitoring blocks Q showing the status of the currently logged-in examinee are displayed. The monitoring block Q displayed on the supervisor terminal 40 includes a video area R1 where the video (monitoring video) being captured by the camera 27 of the mobile terminal 20 is displayed, and a shared area R2 where the test page displayed on the examination terminal 30 is shared. Figure 14 illustrates the following monitoring blocks Q: a monitoring block Q1 where only login has been completed, a monitoring block Q2 where the monitoring video display process has been completed, and a monitoring block Q3 where both the monitoring video display process and the test page sharing process have been completed. The monitoring block Q corresponding to the examinee currently taking the exam will be in a state similar to that of monitoring block Q3. However, if the test page sharing process is performed before the monitoring video display process, the test page will be displayed in the shared area R2 of the monitoring block Q before the monitoring video is displayed in the video area R1.

[0046] When alert information is sent from the test management device 10 that has detected at least one of a suspected misconduct or suspected misconduct state by an examinee from video captured by the camera 27 during the test (monitoring video during the test), the information processing unit 42 highlights the monitoring block Q corresponding to that examinee. Hereinafter, the suspected misconduct and suspected misconduct state of an examinee are collectively referred to as the examinee's abnormality. Possible highlighting methods include lighting or flashing part of the monitoring block Q, or surrounding the monitoring block Q with a frame of a different color than usual to make it more noticeable. The information processing unit 42 may highlight the icon F corresponding to that examinee in response to the alert information.

[0047] When at least one of the communication status of the mobile terminal 20 and the communication status of the examination terminal 30 of an examinee taking an exam becomes unstable (poor communication status) and poor communication data is sent from the exam management device 10, the information processing unit 42 highlights the monitoring block Q corresponding to that examinee. The information processing unit 42 may highlight the icon F corresponding to that examinee in accordance with the poor communication data.

[0048] When the information processing unit 42 receives a selection operation of a monitoring block Q on the monitoring page P4, such as by pressing the monitoring block Q, it displays an individual page P5 like that shown in Figure 15 or Figure 16 on the display unit 44. Figure 15 is an example of an individual page P5 corresponding to an examinee for whom an abnormality has been detected, and Figure 16 is an individual page P5 corresponding to an examinee in a poor communication state.

[0049] Individual page P5 includes a title section T containing the examinee's name, a monitoring block Q containing a video area R1, a shared area R2, and an icon display section Sp, and an input block U. The video area R1 illustrated in each figure includes a video section G1 in which monitoring video is displayed, a communication display D1 showing the communication status of the mobile terminal 20, an emphasis section V1 that is displayed when the communication status of the mobile terminal 20 is unstable, a sound pickup display O1 that shows the status of the sound pickup section 28 of the mobile terminal 20, an emphasis section Vo that is displayed when the sound pickup status of the sound pickup section 28 of the mobile terminal 20 is poor (for example, when muted), and an emphasis section Vm that is displayed when an abnormality with the examinee is detected. The shared area R2 illustrated in each figure has a test sharing section G2 where the test page of the test terminal 30 is shared, a communication display D2 that indicates the communication status of the test terminal 30, an emphasis section V2 that is displayed when the communication status of the test terminal 30 is unstable, and an emphasis section Vn that is displayed when the sharing status of the test page becomes poor (for example, when the sharing status is released).

[0050] The input block U shown in Figure 15 has an alert details section J in which details of the examinee's abnormality are entered, and a comment input field M1. The alert details section J is associated with a title section T labeled "Alert Details." The comment input field M1 is where the supervisor enters comments based on the information in the alert details section J, and is associated with a title section T labeled "Comment Registration." A registration button Bt is associated with the comment input field M1.

[0051] The input block U may have a message input field M2 and a memo input field M3, as shown in FIG. 15. The message input field M2 is a field for entering a message to be sent to the examinee, and is associated with a title T labeled "Send Message." The memo input field M3 is a field for the supervisor to leave a note about the examinee if, for example, the supervisor detects signs of cheating in the examinee, and is associated with a title T labeled "Memo on signs of cheating." A send button Bs is associated with the message input field M2. A register button Bt is associated with the memo input field M3. At least one of the comment input field M1, message input field M2, and memo input field M3 may have a pull-down comment selection function.

[0052] The input block U illustrated in FIG. 16 has a status description section L in which details of the communication failure status are displayed, and a message input field M4. The status description section L is associated with a title section T labeled "Communication Status." The message input field M4 is a location for entering a message to be sent to the examinee, and is associated with the title section T labeled "Send Message." A send button Bs is associated with the message input field M4. The input block U may also have a comment input field M5, as shown in FIG. 16. The comment input field M5 is a location for the supervisor to enter a comment based on the description in the status description section L, and is associated with the title section T labeled "Register Comment." A register button Bt is associated with the comment input field M5. At least one of the message input field M4 and the comment input field M5 may have a pull-down comment selection function.

[0053] In the test management system 100, the monitoring page P4 and individual page P5 are also displayed on the management terminal 50 in the same manner as described above. However, in the monitoring page P4 and individual page P5 displayed on the management terminal 50, the monitoring block Q has a supervisor area that includes a video area R1 and a shared area R2, as well as a location where the video of the supervisor captured by the camera 47 is displayed.

[0054] In the test management system 100, when an abnormality in an examinee is detected, a log of the detection is kept along with a log of all operations resulting from the detection. In the test management system 100, when a poor communication state is detected, a log of the detection is kept along with a log of all operations resulting from the detection. In the test management system 100, when content entered in the comment input field M1, memo input field M3, or comment input field M5 is registered, a log related to the registration is kept. In the test management system 100, when content entered in the message input field M2 or message input field M4 is sent, a log related to the sending is kept.

[0055] The information processing unit 42 is composed of one or more processors. More specifically, the information processing unit 42 is composed of an arithmetic processing device such as a CPU, MPU, or GPU, and various functions of the information processing unit 42 are realized by the arithmetic processing device and an operating program. However, some of the various functions of the information processing unit 42 may be realized by hardware. The memory unit 43 stores various information in addition to the operating program of the information processing unit 42. The operating program of the information processing unit 42 also includes a division program transmitted from the test management device 10 as appropriate. The division program constitutes the test management program 13p. The information processing unit 42 can execute some processes, such as switching the display of each element on the screen, without communicating with the test management device 10, by operating based on the division program. The operating program of the information processing unit 42 is software that cooperates with an arithmetic processing device such as a CPU, MPU, or GPU to realize various functions. The memory unit 43 is composed of RAM, ROM, flash memory, eMMC, SSD, HDD, etc.

[0056] As shown in FIG. 17 , the test management device 10 includes a communication unit 11, a control unit 12, and a storage unit 13. The communication unit 11 is an interface that allows the control unit 12 to communicate with external devices, such as a mobile terminal 20, an examination terminal 30, a supervisor terminal 40, a reception terminal 48, a management terminal 50, and an operation terminal 60, via wired or wireless communication. The storage unit 13 is configured with RAM, ROM, flash memory, eMMC, SSD, or the like. The storage unit 13 stores various information in addition to the operating programs of the control unit 12, including a test management program 13p. The test management program 13p is software that cooperates with a processing unit, such as a CPU, MPU, or GPU, to realize various functions. The test management program 13p causes one or more processors to function as a setting processing unit 12a, a preparation processing unit 12b, a monitoring processing unit 12c, and a log management unit 12d.

[0057] The memory unit 13 stores information for displaying and functioning each of the aforementioned pages (screens) on external devices such as the mobile terminal 20, the examination terminal 30, the supervisor terminal 40, and the reception terminal 48. The memory unit 13 includes an examinee database (examinee DB) in which information about examinees is organized, and a supervisor database (supervisor DB) in which information about supervisors is organized. For example, examinees register personal information, including names and other information, in the examinee DB in advance using the mobile terminal 20 or the examination terminal 30. The examinee's personal information includes identification information, a password for logging in to the system, and the like. Some of the examinee's personal information may be pre-registered in the examinee DB by the administration.

[0058] The control unit 12 is configured with one or more processors. More specifically, the control unit 12 is configured with an arithmetic processing device such as a CPU, MPU, or GPU, and the various functions of the control unit 12 are realized by the arithmetic processing device and a control program such as the test management program 13p. Some of the various functions of the control unit 12 may be realized by hardware. The control unit 12 provides various information in response to requests from external devices. The control unit 12 stores information transmitted from external devices such as the mobile terminal 20, the examination terminal 30, the supervisor terminal 40, and the reception terminal 48 in the memory unit 13 as appropriate.

[0059] More specifically, the control unit 12 has a setting processing means 12a, a preparation processing means 12b, a monitoring processing means 12c, and a log management means 12d. The setting processing means 12a registers and sets the examinee's personal information and exam-related information. In response to a request from the mobile terminal 20 or the examination terminal 30, the setting processing means 12a returns exam format selection data for selecting an exam center, and causes the mobile terminal 20 or the examination terminal 30 to display an exam format selection page P1 based on the exam format selection data. When exam format data indicating the selections made on the exam format selection page P1 is sent from the mobile terminal 20 or the examination terminal 30, the setting processing means 12a associates the exam format data with the examinee's identification information and stores the exam format data in the memory unit 13.

[0060] The preparation processing means 12b performs processing related to preparation for the exam in cooperation with the mobile terminal 20 and the examination terminal 30. When at-home examination is selected on the examination style selection page P1, the preparation processing means 12b transmits to the mobile terminal 20 environment confirmation data for capturing an image of the entire surroundings at a predetermined position in the examination location using the camera 27, and causes the display unit 24 of the mobile terminal 20 to display a photography prompt screen P2 based on the environment confirmation data. Then, when an examination environment video captured by rotating the camera 27 of the entire surroundings is transmitted from the mobile terminal 20 via the photography prompt screen P2, the preparation processing means 12b stores the examination environment video in the memory unit 13 in association with the examinee's identification information.

[0061] Here, taking pictures of the entire circumference at a predetermined position in the test location is what has been called "round-around shooting" and is also called 360-degree round-around shooting. Round-around shooting (360-degree round-around shooting) means that the examinee or the like takes a video with the camera 27 while moving the mobile device 20 around the examinee or the like horizontally around the examinee. Round-around shooting is not limited to taking a video by rotating the optical axis of the camera 27 of the mobile device 20 horizontally 360 degrees, and as long as the entire 360-degree area around the examinee is included in the video, the angle by which the camera 27 is rotated may be less than 360 degrees or greater than 360 degrees.

[0062] The predetermined position of the test location may be configured to be specified by the preparation processing means 12b via the mobile terminal 20, or may be a position arbitrarily determined by the examinee. When the examination environment video, which captures a full circle of the surroundings based on the rotation of the camera 27 via the shooting prompt screen P2, is transmitted from the mobile terminal 20, the preparation processing means 12b stores the examination environment video in the storage unit 13 in association with the examinee's identification information. The examination environment video is a video captured by the camera 27 in response to the operation of the mobile terminal 20 by the examinee or the like. The rotation of the camera 27 is generally performed by the examinee rotating the mobile terminal 20, but may also be performed by the assistant in the case of an examinee who requires assistance. Therefore, in the present invention (claimed invention), the examinee taking a full circle of the surroundings video includes the assistant.

[0063] The environment confirmation data may include position guidance data that causes the mobile device 20 to output at least one of text and audio that guides the examinee to a position suitable for taking a full circle photograph of the surroundings. The position guidance data may include information that causes the mobile device 20 to output at least one of text and audio that specifies the orientation from which to start taking a full circle photograph of the surroundings. The environment confirmation data may include technique explanation data that causes the mobile device 20 to output at least one of text and audio that explains the technique for taking a full circle photograph of the surroundings.

[0064] The environment confirmation data may include photographing guidance data that outputs at least one of a sentence prompting the user to adjust the angle of view of the camera 27 (such as a sentence instructing the user to include the area directly above the desk on the ceiling of the test location in the photographing screen) and a sound when the photographing guidance screen P2 is displayed on the mobile terminal 20. In this case, the information processing unit 22 of the mobile terminal 20, based on the photographing guidance data, displays, for example, a field of view guidance section W on the photographing guidance screen P2 or causes the notification unit 26 to output a sound corresponding to the sentence in the field of view guidance section W (see FIG. 4).

[0065] The preparation processing means 12b may transmit supplementary photography data for checking the status of at least the area including the ceiling of the examination location to the mobile terminal 20, and display a supplementary guidance page P3 based on the supplementary photography data on the display unit of the mobile terminal. Then, when supplementary data, which is a video or still image taken by the camera 27, is transmitted from the mobile terminal 20 via the supplementary guidance page P3, the preparation processing means 12b may link the supplementary data to the examinee's identification information and store it in the memory unit 13. The area including the ceiling of the examination location does not necessarily have to include the entire ceiling of the examination location, but it is desirable to include at least the area of ​​the ceiling of the examination location directly above the desk.

[0066] During the test, the monitoring processing means 12c performs processing related to monitoring the examinee while being able to communicate with the mobile terminal 20, the examination terminal 30, and the supervisor terminal 40. The monitoring processing means 12c has an analysis processing means 12m and a communication status management means 12n.

[0067] The analysis processing means 12m analyzes video (monitoring video) of the examinee and his / her surroundings captured by the camera 27 during the exam, and if it detects at least one of suspected misconduct and suspected misconduct, it sends alert information to the supervisor terminal 40 used by the exam supervisor. When confirmation data related to the alert information is transmitted from the supervisor terminal 40, the analysis processing means 12m stores the confirmation data in the storage unit 13. The alert information is, for example, information for highlighting the monitoring block Q of the examinee associated with the detection on the monitoring page P4. The confirmation data related to the alert information is data transmitted from the supervisor terminal 40 when the supervisor, after confirming the highlighting of the monitoring block Q, registers a comment via an individual page P5 or the like. If the confirmation data includes instruction data indicating a comment for instructing the examinee, the analysis processing means 12m transmits the instruction data to the exam terminal 30. When corresponding data indicating the processing content corresponding to the instruction data is transmitted from the exam terminal 30, the analysis processing means 12m stores the corresponding data in the storage unit 13.

[0068] Suspected misconduct includes, for example, the examinee's facial movement that moves significantly up and down or left and right, the examinee's gaze that moves significantly up and down or left and right, the examinee's hand movements that correspond to suspected misconduct, and muting the microphone. The analysis processing means 12m may determine the examinee's facial movement by comparing the amount of deviation from a reference direction with a threshold. The analysis processing means 12m may determine the examinee's gaze movement by comparing the amount of deviation from a reference direction with a threshold. Information on suspected misconduct may be stored in advance in the storage unit 13. Suspected misconduct states include a state in which suspected misconduct sounds are included in the sound in the surveillance video, a state in which a third party is captured in the surveillance video, or a state in which an object that is prohibited from being placed around the examinee (prohibited object) is captured in the surveillance video. Information on suspected misconduct sounds and prohibited objects may be stored in advance in the storage unit 13 as reference data.

[0069] The analysis processing means 12m can be configured to detect at least one of suspected misconduct and suspected fraudulent state using various analysis methods. For example, the analysis processing means 12m may be configured to detect at least one of suspected misconduct and suspected fraudulent state from surveillance video using processing using AI (Artificial Intelligence). As an example, the analysis processing means 12m may be configured to use surveillance video transmitted from the mobile terminal 20 as input to the analysis model 13m, determine the presence or absence of at least one of suspected misconduct and suspected fraudulent state, and, if at least one of suspected misconduct and suspected fraudulent state is present, output the details of the suspected misconduct and suspected fraudulent state together with the determination result. The analysis model 13m may be constructed by machine learning based on information indicating suspected misconduct and information indicating suspected fraudulent state.

[0070] The analysis processing means 12m may have a learning processing function that generates an analytical model 13m that detects at least one of suspected fraudulent acts and suspected fraudulent states from surveillance video by machine learning using information indicating suspected fraudulent acts and information indicating suspected fraudulent states (hereinafter referred to as original data) as input. The analysis processing means 12m may be configured to generate the analytical model 13m by supervised learning using a deep neural network (DNN), for example. The learning processing function may include a function that performs preprocessing on the original data and surveillance video used to build the analytical model 13m. The learning processing function may include a function that uses learning data as input to the analytical model 13m over time or at a predetermined timing, tuning parameters, etc., and performing update processing on the analytical model 13m.

[0071] However, the analytical model 13m may be generated externally and stored in the memory unit 13, in which case the analysis processing means 12m does not need to have a learning processing function. Furthermore, the test management system 100 may not include the analysis processing means 12m in the control unit 12, and may instead provide an external device with the function of detecting at least one of suspected misconduct and suspected misconduct state from surveillance video. In this case, the surveillance processing means 12c will transmit surveillance video to the external device and obtain alert information from the external device.

[0072] When the duration of an unstable state of at least one of the communication state of the mobile terminal 20 and the communication state of the examination terminal 30 exceeds the notification reference time (when a test taker's communication failure is detected), the communication state management means 12n transmits communication failure data indicating the poor communication state to the supervisor terminal 40. The notification reference time is set in advance and can be changed as appropriate. When failure confirmation data indicating a response to the communication failure data is transmitted from the supervisor terminal 40 and the failure confirmation data includes request data for a request to the test taker, the communication state management means 12n transmits the request data to the examination terminal 30.

[0073] The log management means 12d uses the storage unit 13 to manage logs related to the processing performed by the setting processing means 12a, the preparation processing means 12b, and the monitoring processing means 12c, linked to the examinee's identification information. The logs related to each processing include not only logs related to the processing performed by the test management device 10, but also logs related to processing by external devices resulting from the processing performed by the test management device 10. In this embodiment, the log management means 12d links logs related to the processing performed by the setting processing means 12a, the preparation processing means 12b, and the monitoring processing means 12c to the examinee's identification information and registers them in the storage unit 13. The log management means 12d also links logs related to the processing it itself performed to the examinee's identification information and registers them in the storage unit 13. After the exam is completed, the log management means 12d integrates multiple logs linked to the examinee to generate process proof data that indicates the process related to the exam.

[0074] The log management means 12d in this embodiment has a function of creating a test process certificate that indicates an overview of the process related to the test, using a plurality of pre-set logs included in the process certification data. The information to be included in the test process certificate is pre-set and can be changed as appropriate according to the nature and needs of the test.

[0075] The log management means 12d may flag logs corresponding to information to be included in the test process certificate among logs related to the processing performed by the setting processing means 12a, the preparation processing means 12b, and the monitoring processing means 12c, and may create the test process certificate using the multiple logs for which the flag is set. The log management means 12d may set the flag when registering each log, or may set the flag during the integration processing. The log management means 12d may extract multiple logs corresponding to information to be included in the test process certificate from the logs included in the process certification data, and create the test process certificate using the multiple extracted logs. Hereinafter, the log corresponding to information to be included in the test process certificate will also be referred to as a "certification log."

[0076] The log management means 12d may use a log related to the registration of the examination environment video to generate an examination process certificate. The log management means 12d may use a log related to the registration of supplementary data to generate an examination process certificate. The log management means 12d may use a log related to the examination form data to generate an examination process certificate.

[0077] The log management means 12d links a log related to the alert information to the examinee's identification information and registers it in the storage unit 13. Then, when confirmation data related to the confirmation of the alert information is transmitted from the supervisor terminal 40, the log management means 12d links a log related to the confirmation data to the examinee's identification information and registers it in the storage unit 13. The log management means 12d may use the log related to the alert information and the log related to the confirmation data to generate an exam process certificate. If the confirmation data includes a comment from the supervisor, the log management means 12d may record information related to the content of the comment in the exam process certificate.

[0078] If the confirmation data includes instruction data indicating a comment for instructing the examinee, the log management means 12d links the log related to the instruction data to the examinee's identification information and registers it in the storage unit 13. The log management means 12d may use the log related to the instruction data to generate an exam process certificate. When corresponding data indicating the processing content according to the instruction data is sent from the examination terminal 30, the log management means 12d links the log related to the corresponding data to the examinee's identification information and registers it in the storage unit 13.

[0079] The log management means 12d links the log related to the communication failure data to the examinee's identification information and registers it in the storage unit 13. The log management means 12d may use the log related to the communication failure data to generate an exam process certificate. When failure confirmation data indicating a response to the communication failure data is sent from the supervisor terminal 40, the log management means 12d links the log related to the failure confirmation data to the examinee's identification information and registers it in the storage unit 13. If the failure confirmation data includes request data for a request to the examinee, the log management means 12d links the log related to the request data to the examinee's identification information and registers it in the storage unit 13. The log management means 12d The log management means 12d may record a log indicating the instability whenever at least one of the communication state of the mobile terminal 20 and the communication state of the examination terminal 30 is unstable.

[0080] FIG. 18 is a table showing an example of logs generated in the test management system 100, organized by type. In FIG. 18, the log information is organized so that a setting log and an authentication log are generated in the setting process corresponding to the process performed by the setting processing means 12a, an operation confirmation log, an environment check log, a supervisor connection log, an identity reconfirmation log, and a supervisor check log are generated in the preparation process corresponding to the process performed by the preparation processing means 12b, and an operation history log, an analysis log, a warning log, a warning response log, and a fraud indication log are generated in the monitoring process corresponding to the process performed by the monitoring processing means 12c. The log generation situation column outlines the timing and factors for log generation. The logs of the processes performed by the log management means 12d after the test is completed are managed as an integrated log.

[0081] Next, the test management method in this embodiment will be described based on the sequence charts in Figures 19 to 21. The examinee's personal information may be requested when selecting the test format, as in the test format selection page P1 in Figure 3, but here it is assumed that the examinee's personal information has been pre-registered in this system.

[0082] First, with reference to Fig. 19, the pre-exam setup process and preparation process that the test management device 10 (controller 12) performs in cooperation with the mobile terminal 20 (information processor 22) will be described. When an examinee uses the mobile terminal 20 to access the system via a URL or the like that has been distributed in advance and completes the login process, the test management device 10 displays an initial screen on the display unit 24. Fig. 19 shows an example in which an exam selection page (not shown) is set as the initial screen.

[0083] That is, when the test management device 10 receives a login request from the mobile terminal 20 via the login screen (step S101), it compares the examinee's identification information, etc. included in the login request with the identification information, etc. in the examinee DB (step S102). If a match is made in the examinee DB, the test management device 10 sends exam selection data to the mobile terminal 20 (step S103). Based on the exam selection data, the mobile terminal 20 displays an exam selection page on the display unit 24 to allow the examinee to select an exam (step S104).

[0084] When the mobile terminal 20 accepts the test selection operation on the test selection page (step S105), it transmits test selection data indicating the selected test to the test management device 10 (step S106). The test management device 10 stores the test selection data in the storage unit 13, extracts test format selection data corresponding to the test selected by the examinee from the storage unit 13 (step S107), and transmits the extracted test format selection data to the mobile terminal 20 (step S108).

[0085] Based on the exam format selection data, the mobile terminal 20 displays an exam format selection page P1 on the display unit 24 to allow the examinee to select an exam format. As shown in Figures 3 and 12, the exam format selection page P1 is configured to first prompt the examinee to select an exam format. In this embodiment, the exam format selection page P1 is configured to move on to selecting the exam date and time if taking the exam at home is selected as in Figure 3, and to move on to selecting the exam venue if taking the exam at a test center is selected as in Figure 12 (step S109).

[0086] When the mobile terminal 20 accepts a selection operation of the examination format, etc. on the examination format selection page P1 (step S110), it sends examination format data indicating the selected examination format, etc. to the test management device 10 (step S111). The test management device 10 stores the examination format data in the memory unit 13. At this time, for example, the test management device 10 may issue an examination ticket that includes the examinee's personal information, information about the test the examinee will take, and information about the examination format selected by the examinee. Alternatively, the test management device 10 may issue a URL or two-dimensional code that displays the examination ticket. The examination ticket may also include information about the examinee's unique examinee number (step S112).

[0087] Next, the test management device 10 transmits selfie request data to the mobile device 20 to prompt the examinee to take a selfie (step S113). Based on the selfie request data, the mobile device 20 activates the camera 27 and displays a selfie screen (not shown) on the display unit 24 to prompt the examinee to take a selfie (step S114). When the examinee takes a selfie (step S115), the mobile device 20 transmits selfie data including the captured image to the test management device 10 (step S116). The test management device 10 stores the selfie data in the memory unit 13. At this time, the test management device 10 performs image analysis of the captured image included in the selfie data to determine whether the image satisfies the requirements for registration as a selfie image, and may request the examinee to take a retake if the requirements for registration are not met (step S117).

[0088] Next, the test management device 10 transmits identification request data to the mobile terminal 20 to prompt the examinee to take a photo of their ID (step S118). Based on the identification request data, the mobile terminal 20 activates the camera 27 and displays an ID photo screen (not shown) on the display unit 24, prompting the examinee to take a photo of their ID (step S119). When the examinee takes a photo of their ID (step S120), the mobile terminal 20 transmits identification data including the captured image to the test management device 10 (step S121). The test management device 10 compares the face photograph in the captured image included in the identification data with the face in the selfie image and determines whether the match rate is equal to or greater than a threshold (step S122). If the match rate is equal to or greater than the threshold, the test management device 10 stores the identification data in the memory unit 13. If the match rate is less than the threshold, the test management device 10 requests the examinee to retake a photo (step S123). The test management device 10 may extract (OCR) character information from the captured image included in the identification data and compare it with pre-registered personal information. If the comparison result indicates any inconsistencies with the personal information, the test management device 10 may output information related to the comparison result to the mobile terminal 20.

[0089] Next, if "taking the test at home" is selected on the test style selection page P1, the test management device 10 transmits environment confirmation data to the mobile device 20 to prompt the test taker to take photos of the surrounding area (step S124). Based on the environment confirmation data, the mobile device 20 activates the camera 27 and displays a photo-taking prompt screen P2 such as that shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 on the display unit 24. When displaying the photo-taking prompt screen P2 such as that shown in FIG. 4, the mobile device 20 switches to a photo-taking prompt screen P2 such as that shown in FIG. 5, which includes a shutter button Bh, in response to pressing of the next button Bn, etc. However, the mobile device 20 may also display the photo-taking prompt screen P2 such as that shown in FIG. 5 from the beginning, rather than displaying the photo-taking prompt screen P2 such as that shown in FIG. 4 (step S125).

[0090] The portable device 20 starts capturing video with the camera 27 in response to the examinee pressing the shutter button Bh, etc. At this time, the portable device 20 may be configured to output at least one of text and audio prompting the examinee to adjust the angle of view of the camera 27. The examinee rotates the portable device 20 while being careful to ensure that the optical axis of the camera 27 moves along the horizontal line H on the monitor section Mo of the shooting guide screen P2. The portable device 20 may be configured to display an alert on the display section 24 or to output an alert from the notification section 26 if the optical axis of the camera 27 significantly deviates from the horizontal line H. The portable device 20 may be configured to display an alert on the display section 24 or to output an alert from the notification section 26 if the examinee rotates the camera 27 too fast or too slow.

[0091] When the mobile device 20 has completed capturing a full rotation of the surroundings, the mobile device 20 may display an environment confirmation page Pa, as shown in FIG. 7, on the display unit 24. The full rotation of the surroundings may be terminated automatically based on sensing data from a built-in gyro sensor or the like, or may be terminated in response to an end instruction, such as by pressing the shutter button Bh. In the former case, a set angle may be registered in advance, and the mobile device 20 may terminate capturing when the camera 27 has rotated by the set angle. In the latter case, the mobile device 20 may be configured to output an alert if an end instruction is issued before the set angle is reached. Depending on the angle of view of the camera 27, even if the rotation angle of the camera 27 is approximately 330 degrees, the entire 360-degree area around the camera 27 may be captured in the video. In other words, the set angle may be less than 360 degrees.

[0092] As described above, when the exam environment video is shot via the shooting prompt screen P2 and a registration instruction is received by pressing the registration button Bt on the environment confirmation page Pa, for example (step S126), the mobile terminal 20 transmits the exam environment video to the exam management device 10 (step S127). The exam management device 10 associates the exam environment video sent from the mobile terminal 20 with the examinee's identification information and stores it in the memory unit 13 (step S128), and transmits supplementary shooting data to the mobile terminal 20 (step S129).

[0093] The mobile device 20 displays a supplementary guidance page P3 based on the supplementary photography data on the display unit 24 (step S130). When the mobile device 20 receives a photography request on the supplementary guidance page P3, it activates the camera 27 and displays a photography screen (not shown) including a shutter button on the display unit 24. The mobile device 20 takes a video or still image with the camera 27 in response to the operation of the shutter button. At this time, the mobile device 20 may display a check screen (not shown) on the display unit 24 for the examinee to confirm the captured video or still image, and ask for the examinee's decision. Since the supplementary guidance page P3 in FIGS. 8 and 9 is configured to separately request photography of the ceiling and the floor, the mobile device 20 transitions the screen to prompt the examinee to take a photograph of the floor or ceiling after the ceiling or floor has been photographed. Since the supplementary guidance page P3 in FIG. 10 is configured to prompt the examinee to take a photograph while moving the camera 27 up and down, the photographing itself is completed in one go (unless retaking is required).

[0094] When displaying a ceiling photography guidance page (P3) such as that shown in FIG. 8, the mobile terminal 20 may be configured to output at least one of text (see explanatory section E in FIG. 8) and audio guiding the user to photograph the ceiling. When displaying a ceiling photography guidance page (P3) such as that shown in FIG. 8, the mobile terminal 20 may be configured to output at least one of text (see detailed section Es in FIG. 8) and audio instructing the user to fit the area directly above the desk into the field of view. When displaying a floor photography guidance page (P3) such as that shown in FIG. 9, the mobile terminal 20 may be configured to output at least one of text (see explanatory section E in FIG. 9) and audio guiding the user to photograph the floor. When displaying a floor photography guidance page (P3) such as that shown in FIG. 9, the mobile terminal 20 may be configured to output at least one of text (see detailed section Es in FIG. 9) and audio instructing the user to fit the area directly below the desk into the field of view. When the mobile terminal 20 displays the supplementary guidance page P3 as shown in Figure 10, it may output at least one of text (see explanation section E in Figure 10) and audio that guides the user to shoot video while rotating their arms up and down.

[0095] When the mobile terminal 20 finishes taking video or still images via the supplementary guidance page P3 and receives a registration instruction (step S131), it transmits supplementary data including the video or still images taken to the test management device 10 (step S132). The test management device 10 associates the supplementary data sent from the mobile terminal 20 with the examinee's identification information and stores it in the memory unit 13 (step S133). The log management means 12d of the test management device 10 registers logs related to each of the above processes in the memory unit 13, each time linking the logs with the examinee's identification information.

[0096] Although the above processes are explained in the order of the step numbers in each figure, the order of the processes is not limited to these examples, and some of the processes may be omitted. For example, the test management system 100 can arbitrarily change the order of the test site environment confirmation process (steps S124 to S128) and the supplementary photography process (steps S129 to S133). Furthermore, the test management system 100 may be configured to perform only one of the test site environment confirmation process and the supplementary photography process.

[0097] In addition, the test management system 100 of this embodiment omits the processing of steps S124 to S133 (test location environment confirmation processing and supplementary photography processing) if a format other than home-based testing is selected on the test format selection page P1 (see the area enclosed by dashed lines in Figure 19). However, the test management system 100 may also be configured as a system specialized for home-based testing, in which case the test management system 100 will, in principle, perform either or both of the test location environment confirmation processing and supplementary photography processing. Figure 19 shows an example in which the test management device 10 performs the processing of steps S101 to S112 in cooperation with the mobile terminal 20, but this is not limiting, and these processes may also be performed by the test management device 10 in cooperation with the examination terminal 30.

[0098] Next, the operation of the test management system 100 will be described with reference to Figures 20 and 21, focusing on the interaction between the test management device 10 and the supervisor terminal 40. When the supervisor accesses the system using the supervisor terminal 40 and completes the login process, the test management device 10 (control unit 12) displays an initial screen on the display unit 44. Figure 20 shows an example in which monitoring page P4 is set as the initial screen.

[0099] That is, when the test management device 10 receives a login request from the supervisor terminal 40 (step S201), it compares the supervisor's identification information, etc. included in the login request with the identification information, etc. in the supervisor DB (step S202), and if a match is successful, it sends monitoring data to the supervisor terminal 40 (step S203). Based on the monitoring data, the supervisor terminal 40 displays a monitoring page P4, as shown in Fig. 14, on the display unit 44 to monitor multiple examinees assigned to the supervisor (step S204).

[0100] The supervisor terminal 40 displays an icon F indicating an examinee who has logged in among the examinees to be monitored on the monitoring page P4. The supervisor terminal 40 also displays a monitoring block Q linked to the examinee who has logged in on the monitoring page P4. If an examinee logs in after the monitoring page P4 is displayed, the supervisor terminal 40 adds an icon F and a monitoring block Q linked to the examinee to the monitoring page P4 (step S205).

[0101] After the examinee logs in, the mobile terminal 20 performs a predetermined process, which causes the video captured by the camera 27 to be distributed to the test management device 10 and the supervisor terminal 40. Therefore, when each examinee starts capturing surveillance video using the mobile terminal 20 (step S206), the mobile terminal 20 directly or indirectly distributes the surveillance video to the test management device 10 and the supervisor terminal 40 (step S207). The test management device 10 registers a log indicating that the distribution of surveillance video has begun in the storage unit 13, linking it to the identification information of each examinee (step S208). The supervisor terminal 40 displays the surveillance video of that examinee on the video unit G1 of the examinee's monitoring block Q. At this time, the supervisor checks whether the coverage of the surveillance video is excessive or insufficient, and instructs the examinee to make adjustments if there are any deficiencies in the surveillance video (step S209).

[0102] Each examinee displays the test page provided by the test provider server 70 on the display unit 34 of the examination terminal 30 (step S210) and performs an operation to share the screen (step S211), and the test page is shared with the test management device 10 and the proctor terminal 40 (step S212). The test management device 10 registers a log indicating that the screen sharing of the test page has started in the storage unit 13, linking it to the identification information of each examinee (step S213). The proctor terminal 40 displays the test page shared by the examinee in the test sharing section G2 of the monitoring block Q of that examinee (step S214).

[0103] When self-check-in, which includes the surveillance video distribution process and the test page sharing process, is complete, the mobile terminal 20 may display a pledge screen (not shown) on the display unit 24, which prompts the examinee to check that multiple process items related to self-check-in have been completed and to pledge that the check-in was performed properly. In this way, the examinee can be required to pledge the legitimacy of the self-check-in via the pledge screen, thereby increasing the reliability of the process certification data and the test process certificate. Hereinafter, the process of having the examinee pledge the legitimacy of the self-check-in will be referred to as check-in pledge.

[0104] When the exam start time arrives or when the exam starts in response to an operation by the examinee or the supervisor (step S215), the test management device 10 links a log indicating the start of the exam to the identification information of each examinee and registers it in the storage unit 13 (step S216). The test management device 10 also transmits test start data indicating the start of the exam to the supervisor terminal 40. The supervisor terminal 40 may receive the test start data and display information indicating the start of the exam on the display unit 44 (step S217). The test management device 10 then begins analyzing the surveillance video, monitoring the communication status of the mobile terminal 20, monitoring the communication status of the examination terminal 30, and monitoring the test page. However, the test management device 10 may start analysis when distribution of the surveillance video begins, or similarly, may start analysis for each monitor when monitoring becomes possible (step S218).

[0105] When the test management device 10 detects at least one of a suspected misconduct or a suspected misconduct state by an examinee, it sends alert information indicating the detection to the supervisor terminal 40 (step S220). The supervisor terminal 40 highlights the monitoring block Q corresponding to the examinee on the monitoring page P4 as shown in Fig. 14. Specifically, for example, the supervisor terminal 40 may brighten the periphery of the monitoring block Q, change the color of the monitoring block Q, brighten the periphery of the video area G1, or display the highlight area V (step S221).

[0106] When the supervisor selects the monitoring block Q in the monitoring page P4, the supervisor terminal 40 displays an individual page P5 as shown in Figure 15 on the display unit 44. At this time, a log is left on the supervisor terminal 40 indicating that the supervisor has confirmed an abnormality in the examinee. The supervisor can confirm the details of the abnormality by checking the warning details section J. The supervisor can also check the examinee's behavior by visually checking the video section G1. The supervisor will limit input processing to the comment input field M1 or memo input field M3 as much as possible so as not to disturb the examinee's concentration, but if the examinee frequently looks away or leaves his or her seat, the supervisor will send a message to the examinee using the message input field M2.

[0107] For example, when the supervisor inputs a comment via the comment input field M1 and instructs its registration (step S222), the supervisor terminal 40 transmits confirmation data including the comment to the test management device 10 (step S223). The test management device 10 associates a log related to the confirmation data with the examinee's identification information and registers it in the storage unit 13 (step S224).

[0108] When the supervisor inputs a comment via the message input field M2 and instructs it to be sent (step S222), the supervisor terminal 40 sends confirmation data including instruction data indicating the comment to the test management device 10 (steps S223, S224), and sends the instruction data to the examination terminal 30. At that time, if there is an exchange between the supervisor and the examinee, that is, between the examination terminal 30 and the supervisor terminal 40, the test management device 10 links a log of the exchange to the examinee's identification information and registers it in the storage unit 13 (step S225).

[0109] When the supervisor inputs a comment via the memo input field M3 and instructs its registration (step S226), the supervisor terminal 40 transmits symptom data including the comment to the test management device 10 (step S227). The test management device 10 associates a log related to the symptom data with the examinee's identification information and registers it in the storage unit 13 (step S228).

[0110] If the test management device 10 detects a communication failure (step S229), it transmits communication failure data indicating the detection to the supervisor terminal 40 (step S230). The supervisor terminal 40 highlights the monitoring block Q corresponding to the examinee on the monitoring page P4 as shown in FIG. 14 (step S231).

[0111] When the supervisor selects the monitoring block Q in the monitoring page P4, the supervisor terminal 40 displays an individual page P5, as shown in FIG. 16, on the display unit 44. This allows the supervisor to check the details of the communication failure. At this time, a log indicating that the supervisor has confirmed the examinee's communication failure is kept on the supervisor terminal 40. For example, if the supervisor enters a comment in the message input field M4 and instructs the supervisor to send it (step S232), the supervisor terminal 40 sends the failure confirmation data including the comment to the test management device 10 (step S233). The test management device 10 registers the log related to the failure confirmation data in the storage unit 13, linking it to the examinee's identification information (step S234), and also sends request data indicating the comment to the examination terminal 30. At this time, if there is an exchange between the examination terminal 30 and the supervisor terminal 40, the test management device 10 registers the log of the exchange in the storage unit 13, linking it to the examinee's identification information (step S235).

[0112] When the supervisor inputs a comment via the comment input field M5 and instructs its registration (step S232), the supervisor terminal 40 transmits the defect confirmation data including the comment to the test management device 10 (step S233). The test management device 10 associates the log related to the defect confirmation data with the examinee's identification information and registers it in the storage unit 13 (step S234).

[0113] When the test ends, for example, when the test time comes (step S236), information indicating the end of the test is displayed on the display unit 34 of the examination terminal 30 (step S237), and the test management device 10 registers a log indicating the end of the test in the storage unit 13, linking it to the identification information of each examinee (step S238). Then, the test management device 10 transmits test end data indicating the end of the test to the supervisor terminal 40. The supervisor terminal 40 may receive the test end data and display information to that effect on the display unit 44 (step S239).

[0114] When the mobile terminal 20 ends capturing the surveillance video due to the examinee's operation or the like (step S240), the test management device 10 links the log of the end of capturing to the examinee's identification information and registers it in the storage unit 13 (step S241). When the examination terminal 30 cancels the screen sharing of the test page due to the examinee's operation or the like (step S242), the test management device 10 links the log of the screen sharing cancellation to the examinee's identification information and registers it in the storage unit 13 (step S243).

[0115] Next, the test management device 10 integrates all logs generated in the setup process (exemplified in steps S103 to S123), the preparation process (exemplified in steps S124 to S133 and S201 to S214), and the monitoring process (exemplified in steps S215 to S243) to generate process certification data indicating the process related to the test. The process certification data includes all logs related to the test. That is, based on the date and time information contained in each log, the test management device 10 chronologically arranges multiple logs (all logs) linked to the examinee and manages them in a centralized manner. For example, the test management device 10 organizes the logs so that it can easily extract logs by type, by process, by the mobile device 20, by the examination device 30, and by the supervisor terminal 40 (logs related to the supervisor). At this time, the test management device 10 may prepare to create a test process certificate by setting a flag or the like (step S244).

[0116] The test management device 10 generates a test process certificate automatically or in response to an external request using multiple proof logs included in the process proof data. The test management device 10 may generate the test process certificate in a VC (Verifiable Credential) format. The test management device 10 may issue the test process certificate in a tamper-proof state in a blockchain on a P2P network. The test management device 10 may issue a URL or a two-dimensional code that displays the test process certificate, instead of the test process certificate itself (step S245).

[0117] Although the above processes have been described in the order of the step numbers in each figure, the order of the processes is not limited to these examples, and some of the processes may be omitted. That is, the processes related to steps S218 to S225, steps S226 to S228, and steps S229 to S235 (the processes surrounded by dashed lines in Figures 20 and 21) are performed sequentially in random order during the test, regardless of the order of the step numbers. The supervisor can switch from the monitoring page P4 to the individual page P5 at any time, and can also register comments via the memo input field M3 at any time. However, some or all of these processes may not be performed even once during the test.

[0118] Fig. 22 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an exam process certificate generated by the log management means of Fig. 17. The exam process certificate shown in Fig. 22 has the examinee's personal information written in the upper right corner, exam-related information written below that, and the names of the receptionist, exam proctor (supervisor), and administrator written below that. Fig. 22 is based on the premise that the log management means 12d creates the exam process certificate using logs related to exam form data. Therefore, the exam process certificate in Fig. 22 includes information on the exam form (taking the exam at home is written as the exam form).

[0119] The exam process certificate illustrated in FIG. 22 includes a selfie image of the examinee and a photographed image of the ID, and information indicating the type of ID is written in association with the photographed image of the ID. In FIG. 22, it is assumed that the log management means 12d creates the exam process certificate using a log related to the registration of the exam environment video. Therefore, the exam process certificate in FIG. 22 includes information that a full-surrounding shot was taken (360° surrounding shot is checked). In FIG. 22, it is assumed that the log management means 12d creates the exam process certificate using a log related to the registration of supplementary data. Therefore, the exam process certificate in FIG. 22 includes information that a supplementary shot was taken (a supplementary shot is checked).

[0120] The test process certificate shown in Fig. 22 includes, as information related to self-check-in, information indicating that surveillance video was distributed to the supervisor terminal 40 before the test (the checked "camera installation" notation in Fig. 22) and information indicating that the test page was shared with the supervisor terminal 40 before the test (the checked "test screen shared" notation in Fig. 22). The items displayed under the timeline headings can be adjusted as appropriate.

[0121] In Fig. 22, it is assumed that the log management means 12d creates a test process certificate using a log related to alert information and a log related to confirmation data. Therefore, the test process certificate in Fig. 22 includes information indicating that an alert has been generated and that the supervisor has confirmed it (see the "Monitoring Alert" section in Fig. 22). In Fig. 22, it is assumed that the confirmation data includes a comment from the supervisor, and the test process certificate in Fig. 22 indicates "temporary" as information related to the content of the comment. The log management means 12d may indicate the content of the comment itself in the test process certificate, or may indicate a summary or a simplified version of the comment, or may simply indicate that the comment was sent.

[0122] In Figure 22, it is assumed that the log management means 12d creates a test process certificate using a log related to communication failure data. Therefore, the test process certificate in Figure 22 includes information indicating the occurrence of a communication failure (see the "Communication Alert" section in Figure 22). In Figure 22, it is assumed that the log management means 12d creates a test process certificate using a log related to failure confirmation data and a log related to request data. Therefore, the test process certificate in Figure 22 includes information indicating the supervisor's confirmation and the instructions to the test taker (see the "Communication Alert" section in Figure 22). When the log management means 12d creates a test process certificate using a log related to instruction data linked to alert information, the information indicating the instructions to the test taker appears in the "Monitoring Alert" section in Figure 22.

[0123] For example, if the exam is taken at a test center and the examinee continues to read aloud (read aloud), the supervisor can use the message input field M2 to send a message such as "Please stop speaking out loud." In such a case, the log management means 12d may include the content of the message itself in the exam process certificate, or may include a summary or a simplified version of the message, or may simply include a message indicating that the message was sent.

[0124] As described above, the test management device 10 of this embodiment associates logs related to the processes performed by the setting processing means 12a, preparation processing means 12b, and monitoring processing means 12c with the examinee's identification information. After the test is completed, the test management device 10 integrates the logs associated with the examinee to generate process proof data indicating the test-related processes. This allows retroactive confirmation that the test was conducted legitimately, thereby enhancing deterrence against cheating and objectively proving the legitimacy of the test. In other words, the test management device 10 centrally manages logs of all test-related processes using process proof data, including logs related to all test processes, including the test setting processing, preparation processing, and monitoring processing. The process proof data is information indicating the test-related processes and is highly reliable data that proves the legitimacy of the test. Furthermore, by making examinees aware that all test-related logs are saved, cheating by examinees (including providing unwanted information) can be prevented.

[0125] The log management means 12d may have a function of creating a test process certificate that indicates an overview of the test-related process using multiple pre-set logs (certification logs) from among the logs included in the process certification data. The log management means 12d may flag logs corresponding to information to be included in the test process certificate from among the logs related to the processes performed by the setting processing means 12a, the preparation processing means 12b, and the monitoring processing means 12c, and create the test process certificate using the multiple logs with the flags. The log management means 12d may extract multiple logs corresponding to information to be included in the test process certificate from among the logs included in the process certification data, and create the test process certificate using the extracted multiple logs. This function makes it possible to create a test process certificate that includes necessary and sufficient information and is both objective and practical.

[0126] Conventional exam management systems are limited to those designed for either at-home or at-test center exams. In contrast, the setting processing means 12a of this embodiment transmits exam mode selection data to the mobile device 20 or the exam terminal 30, allowing the mobile device 20 or the exam terminal 30 to select an exam mode, and causes the mobile device 20 or the exam terminal 30 to display an exam mode selection page P1, which includes options for at-home and at-test center exams. When exam mode data indicating the selection made on the exam mode selection page P1 is transmitted from the mobile device 20 or the exam terminal 30, the setting processing means 12a associates the exam mode data with the examinee's identification information and stores it in the storage unit 13. In other words, the exam management device 10 and exam management system 100 of this embodiment are capable of supporting both at-home and at-test center exams. This allows for more flexible response to examinees' needs and improved usability. By configuring the log management means 12d to use logs related to the exam mode data to create an exam process certificate, the exam mode can be identified at a glance.

[0127] When "At-home" is selected on the exam format selection page P1, the preparation processing means 12b transmits environment confirmation data for a 360-degree video of the surrounding area and displays the video guidance screen P2 on the mobile device 20. When the exam environment video captured via the video guidance screen P2 is transmitted from the mobile device 20, the preparation processing means 12b associates the exam environment video with the examinee's identification information and stores it in the storage unit 13. While it is difficult to ensure fairness in an at-home exam using the same management as a group exam, the adoption of a 360-degree video of the surrounding area reduces uncertainties that could lead to cheating in the preparation stage immediately before the exam, thereby preventing cheating by examinees without using high-performance devices. By using the log management means 12d to create an exam process certificate based on the log related to the registration of the exam environment video, it is possible to immediately recognize that a 360-degree video of the surrounding area was captured.

[0128] For example, if a piece of paper or other information is attached to the ceiling of the test location directly above a desk, the test taker can view the piece of paper or other information by momentarily lifting their head. A full-surrounding shot taken by rotating camera 27 horizontally does not necessarily capture the entire ceiling of the test location, and such a piece of paper or other information may not be captured. In this regard, when home testing is selected on test style selection page P1, preparation processing means 12b in this embodiment transmits supplementary imaging data for confirming the status of at least the area including the ceiling of the test location and displays supplementary guidance page P3 on mobile device 20. Then, when supplementary data, which is a video or still image captured via supplementary guidance page P3, is transmitted from mobile device 20, preparation processing means 12b associates the supplementary data with the test taker's identification information and stores it in memory 13. In other words, because test management device 10 is configured to proactively capture images of the ceiling, it further reduces the possibility of cheating. If the log management means 12d uses the log relating to the registration of the supplementary data to generate the test process certificate, it becomes possible to know at a glance that supplementary photography has been performed.

[0129] Similarly, if a piece of paper or other material with written information is attached to the floor of the examination location directly below the desk, the examinee can view the written information by momentarily looking down. While the area directly below the desk is likely to be captured in a full-surrounding shot, it is conceivable that a video shot from a distance may not be sufficient if the paper or other material is the same color as the floor, or if text or other information is written directly on the floor. Therefore, the supplementary photographic data may include information for checking the condition of the floor of the examinee's examination location. This allows the mobile device 20 to display a supplementary guidance page P3 as shown in Figure 9 or Figure 10.

[0130] The environment confirmation data may be used to output at least one of text and audio prompting the examinee to adjust the angle of view of camera 27 when photographing prompt screen P2 is displayed on mobile terminal 20. This allows mobile terminal 20 to, for example, display a field of view prompt section W on photographing prompt screen P2 or output audio corresponding to the text in field of view prompt section W to notification section 26 based on the environment confirmation data (photography prompt data). For example, if a text instructing the examinee to include the area directly above the desk on the ceiling of the examination location within the photographed image is used as the text prompting the examinee to adjust the field of view of camera 27, the examinee can photograph the area of ​​the ceiling that is visible to the examinee by taking a single shot around the entire area, thereby reducing the possibility of cheating even if supplementary photographing is omitted.

[0131] During the exam, the monitoring processing means 12c may analyze video (monitoring video) of the examinee and his / her surroundings captured by the camera 27 and send alert information to the supervisor terminal 40 if it detects at least one of suspected misconduct and suspected misconduct. When confirmation data related to the alert information is sent from the supervisor terminal 40, the log management means 12d may link a log related to the confirmation data to the examinee's identification information and register it in the storage unit 13. In this way, combining highly efficient analysis processing on the system side with flexible human judgment improves analysis efficiency, leaving logs such as comments on abnormalities, and leading to appropriate responses to the examinee. If the log management means 12d uses logs related to alert information and confirmation data to create an exam process certificate, the occurrence and confirmation of an abnormality during the exam can be recognized at a glance. If the confirmation data includes comments from the supervisor, the log management means 12d can include information related to the comments in the exam process certificate, allowing the supervisor's decisions to be recognized at a glance. If the confirmation data contains instruction data, the monitoring processing means 12c sends the instruction data to the examination terminal 30. However, if the log management means 12d uses the log related to the instruction data to create an examination process certificate, the instructions given by the supervisor to the examinee can be understood at a glance.

[0132] The monitoring processing means 12c may transmit communication failure data indicating poor communication conditions to the supervisor terminal 40 when the duration of an unstable state of at least one of the communication conditions of the mobile terminal 20 and the examination terminal 30 exceeds the notification reference time. The log management means 12d may then link the log related to the communication failure data to the examinee's identification information and register it in the storage unit 13. If the log management means 12d uses the log related to the communication failure data to create an examination process certificate, it is possible to grasp at a glance that a communication failure occurred during the examination. If failure confirmation data indicating a response to the communication failure data is transmitted from the supervisor terminal 40 and the failure confirmation data includes request data for a request to the examinee, the monitoring processing means 12c transmits the request data to the examination terminal 30. If the log management means 12d uses the log related to the failure confirmation data and the log related to the request data to create an examination process certificate, it is possible to grasp at a glance that the supervisor confirmed the occurrence of a communication failure during the examination and the content of the request made by the supervisor to the examinee.

[0133] In the present embodiment, the test management device 10 is exemplified as being capable of managing not only at-home testing but also at least one of testing at a test center and a private booth. However, this is not limiting, and the test management device 10 may be specialized for managing at-home testing. In this case, the preparation processing means 12b transmits environment confirmation data to the mobile device 20 regardless of the test format selected, and when a video of the test environment captured by taking a full shot of the surroundings via the shooting prompt screen P2 is transmitted from the mobile device 20, the preparation processing means 12b associates the video of the test environment with the examinee's identification information and stores it in the memory unit 13. Furthermore, the preparation processing means 12b transmits supplementary shooting data to the mobile device 20 regardless of the test format selected, and when supplementary data, which is a video or still image captured via the supplementary guidance page P3, is transmitted from the mobile device 20, the preparation processing means 12b associates the supplementary data with the examinee's identification information and stores it in the memory unit 13. The supplementary guidance page P3 may be composed of a ceiling photography guidance page (see FIG. 8) that guides users to take photos of the ceiling of the testing location, and a floor photography guidance page (see FIG. 9) that guides users to take photos of the floor of the testing location. The supplementary guidance page P3 may also guide users to take videos of the ceiling and floor of the testing location. However, the test management device 10 may be specialized for managing testing at a test center, or may be specialized for managing testing in private booths.

[0134] The above-described embodiments are merely examples of the test management device, test management system, test management program, and test management method, and the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to these aspects. For example, while the above embodiments illustrate an example in which the examinee's behavior during the test is captured using the camera 27 of the mobile terminal 20, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 23 , if the examination terminal 30 is equipped with a built-in camera 37, the built-in camera 37 may capture the examinee and their surroundings during the test, and the captured video may be analyzed by the test management device 10 as surveillance video. In this configuration, the video section G1 of the monitoring block Q on the monitoring page P4 and the individual page P5 displays the surveillance video captured by the built-in camera 37. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 24 , if an external camera 137 is connected to the examination terminal 30, the external camera 137 may capture the examinee and their surroundings during the test, and the captured video may be analyzed by the test management device 10 as surveillance video. In this case, the external camera 137 is a component of the test management system 100. The video section G1 of the monitoring block Q on the monitoring page P4 and the individual page P5 displays the monitoring video captured by the external camera 137. The built-in camera 37 and the external camera 137 have imaging elements such as CCD or CMOS, and capture moving and still images. Note that if the exam management system 100 is configured to capture the monitoring video of the examinee with the built-in camera 37 or the external camera 137 instead of the camera 27, the control unit 12 (monitoring processing means 12C) does not need to communicate with the mobile terminal 20 during the exam.

[0135] The various pages (screens) illustrated in each figure are merely examples. The layout of each element displayed on each page (screen), as well as its shape, font, and expression, can be modified as appropriate, and each element can be freely selected and discarded. For example, the text displayed in the title section T, explanation section E, details section Es, position guidance section P, and field of view guidance section W can be freely modified without being limited to the examples in each figure. The format of the outline section G can be freely modified without being limited to the examples in each figure. The format and text structure of the various virtual buttons can also be freely modified without being limited to the examples in each figure. Various texts displayed on each screen can be substituted by audio output from the notification unit 26. While each figure is illustrated in grayscale for formality, appropriate colors are used for the text, figures, etc. on each actual screen. Note that the shooting guidance screen P2 and the shooting screen will vary somewhat depending on the type of browser and the model of the mobile terminal 20.

[0136] The test process certificate in Fig. 22 is merely an example, and the components of the test process certificate can be selected as appropriate, and the arrangement of each element, the expression of headings, etc., the degree of simplification, etc. can be changed as desired. The control unit 12 may be configured, for example, with only the preparation processing means 12b, or with only the setting processing means 12a and the preparation processing means 12b, or with only the monitoring processing means 12c, or with only the preparation processing means 12b and the monitoring processing means 12c. In other words, the control unit 12 does not need to have the log management means 12d.

[0137] For example, the test management device 10 may be configured to include a setting processing means 12a that transmits test format selection data to the mobile device 20 for selecting a test format and causes the display unit 24 to display a test format selection page P1 based on the test format selection data, and a preparation processing means 12b that transmits supplemental photography data for confirming the condition of at least an area including the ceiling of the test location to the display unit 24 and causes the mobile device 20 to display a supplemental guidance page based on the supplemental photography data. The test format selection page P1 may include "at-home" and "test center" as test format options. When the test format data indicating the selection made on the test format selection page P1 is transmitted from the mobile device 20, the setting processing means 12a may associate the test format data with the test taker's identification information and store the data in the storage unit 13. When home-based testing is selected on the test format selection page P1, the preparation processing means 12b transmits supplementary photographing data to the mobile terminal 20, and when supplementary data, which is a video or still image taken via the supplementary guidance page P3, is transmitted from the mobile terminal 20, the preparation processing means 12b links the supplementary data to the examinee's identification information and stores it in the memory unit 13.

[0138] The shooting guidance screen P2 (first guidance screen) in Figure 4 may be configured so that at least one of the position guidance section P and the field of view guidance section W is not displayed. For example, if audio equivalent to written text is output in the position guidance section P, the examinee can be guided to the shooting position even if the position guidance section P is not displayed. If audio equivalent to written text is output in the field of view guidance section W, the examinee can be made aware of adjusting the field of view even if the field of view guidance section W is not displayed. The shooting guidance screen P2 (second guidance screen) in Figures 5 and 6 may be configured so that the explanation section E is not displayed. For example, if audio equivalent to written text is output in the explanation section E, the shooting technique can be communicated to the examinee even if the explanation section E is not displayed.

[0139] The shooting guidance screen P2 in FIGS. 5 and 6 may have a rotation angle section, instead of the remaining angle section Z, that displays the rotation angle for the one-way rotation shooting. If the set angle is 360°, the rotation angle section of the shooting guidance screen P2 before shooting begins displays “0°,” and the rotation angle section displays “120°” when the camera 27 has rotated 120° after shooting begins. However, the shooting guidance screen P2 does not necessarily have the remaining angle section Z or a rotation angle section at all. The shooting guidance screen P2 does not necessarily have to be a screen capable of video shooting (see FIGS. 5 and 6 ), but may also be a screen for explaining the one-way rotation shooting. In this case, the explanation screen will transition to the shooting screen. The mobile terminal 20 may not display the environment confirmation page Pa, but may send the exam environment video to the test management device 10 immediately after completing the one-way rotation shooting via the shooting guidance screen P2.

[0140] The supplementary guidance page P3 of Figure 8 (ceiling photography guidance page) and the supplementary guidance page P3 of Figure 9 (floor photography guidance page) may be configured so that at least one of the explanation section E and the details section Es is not displayed. For example, if audio equivalent to the written text is output in the explanation section E, the location to be photographed can be communicated to the examinee even if the explanation section E is not displayed. If audio equivalent to the written text is output in the details section Es, the examinee can be made aware of adjusting the angle of view even if the details section Es is not displayed. The supplementary guidance page P3 of Figure 10 may be configured so that the explanation section E is not displayed. For example, if audio equivalent to the written text is output in the explanation section E, the photographing technique can be communicated to the examinee even if the explanation section E is not displayed. [Explanation of symbols]

[0141] 10 Test management device, 11 Communication unit, 12 Control unit, 12a Setting processing means, 12b Preparation processing means, 12c Monitoring processing means, 12d Log management means, 12m Analysis processing means, 12n Communication status management means, 13 Memory unit, 13m Analysis model, 13p Test management program, 20 Portable terminal, 21 Communication unit, 22 Information processing unit, 23 Memory unit, 24 Display unit, 25 Input unit, 26 Notification unit, 27 Camera, 28 Sound collection unit, 30 Examination terminal, 31 Communication unit, 32 Information processing unit, 33 Memory unit, 34 Display unit, 35 Input unit, 37 Built-in camera, 40 Supervisor terminal, 41 Communication unit, 42 Information processing unit, 43 Memory unit, 44 Display unit, 45 Input unit, 46 Notification unit, 47 Camera, 48 Reception terminal, 50 Management terminal, 60 Management terminal, 70 test provision server, 100 test management system, 137 external camera, Ba start shooting button, Bh shutter button, Bk confirmation button, Bn next button, Bs send button, Bt registration button, Bx OK button, By retake button, C selection section, D terms confirmation section, D1 communication display, D2 communication display, E explanation section, Es details section, F icon, G overview section, G1 video section, G2 test sharing section, H horizontal line, J warning details section, K consent section, L status explanation section, M1, M5 comment input field, M2, M4 message input field, M3 memo input field, Mc confirmation section, Md confirmation section, Mo monitor section, N network, O1 sound pickup display, P position guidance section, P1 test format selection page, P2 shooting guidance screen, P3 supplementary guidance page, P4 monitoring page, P5 individual page, Pa Environment confirmation page, Q, Q1, Q2, Q3 monitoring block, R back button, R1 video area, R2 shared area, S1, S2, S3 options, S4 area selection section, S5 venue identification section, Sa exam format selection section, Sb date and time selection section, Sc personal information input section, Sd additional information input section, Se terms and conditions agreement section, Sf venue selection section, Sk venue options, Sp icon display section, Sr monitoring area, T title section, U input block, V, V1, V2, Vm, Vn, Vo emphasis section, W field of view guidance section, Z remaining angle section.

Claims

1. a setting processing means for registering and setting personal information of examinees and information regarding the examinations that the examinees will take; a preparation processing means for performing processing related to preparation for the test in cooperation with the mobile terminal; a monitoring processing means for performing processing related to monitoring of examinees during the examination while being able to communicate with the examination terminals used by the examinees for the examination and the supervisor terminals used by the supervisors of the examination; and log management means for linking logs relating to the processes performed by the setting processing means, the preparation processing means, and the monitoring processing means to the examinee's identification information and registering them in a storage unit, and for generating process certification data indicating the process relating to the exam by integrating multiple logs linked to the examinee after the exam is completed, The log management means A test management device having a function of creating a test process certificate showing an overview of a process related to a test, using a plurality of pre-set logs from among the logs included in the process certification data.

2. The log management means The test management device of claim 1, wherein a flag is set on a log corresponding to information to be included in the test process certificate among logs related to processing performed by each of the setting processing means, the preparation processing means, and the monitoring processing means, and the test process certificate is created using multiple logs with the flag set.

3. The log management means The test management device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of logs corresponding to information to be included in the test process certificate are extracted from the logs included in the process certification data, and the test process certificate is created using the extracted plurality of logs.

4. The monitoring processing means When the duration of an unstable state of at least one of the communication state of the mobile terminal and the communication state of the test-taking terminal exceeds a notification reference time, poor communication data indicating a poor communication state is transmitted to the supervisor terminal; The log management means The test management device of claim 1, wherein the log relating to the communication failure data is linked to the examinee's identification information and registered in the memory unit, and the log relating to the communication failure data is used to create the test process certificate.

5. The monitoring processing means failure confirmation data indicating a response to the communication failure data is transmitted from the supervisor terminal, and if the failure confirmation data includes request data for a request to the examinee, the request data is transmitted to the examinee terminal; The log management means The test management device of claim 4, wherein a log relating to the defect confirmation data and a log relating to the request data are linked to the test taker's identification information and registered in the memory unit, and these are used to create the test process certificate.

6. A mobile device, an examination device used by the examinee for the examination; a supervisor terminal used by a supervisor of the test; a test management device having a setting processing means for registering and setting personal information of examinees and information about the test that the examinees will take; The test management device preparation processing means for performing processing related to preparation for the test in cooperation with the mobile terminal; a monitoring processing means for performing processing related to monitoring of examinees while being able to communicate with the examination terminal and the supervisor terminal; and log management means for linking logs relating to the processes performed by said setting processing means, said preparation processing means, and said monitoring processing means to the identification information of the examinee and registering them in a storage unit, and for generating process proof data indicating the process relating to the examination after the examination is completed by integrating the multiple logs linked to the identification information of the examinee, The log management means A test management system having a function of creating a test process certificate showing an overview of a process related to a test using a plurality of pre-set logs included in the process certification data.

7. setting processing means for registering and setting personal information of examinees and information relating to the examinations that the examinees will take; a preparation processing means for performing processing related to preparation for the test in cooperation with the mobile terminal; a monitoring processing means for performing processing related to monitoring of examinees during the examination while being able to communicate with the examination terminals used by the examinees for the examination and the supervisor terminals used by the supervisors of the examination; and causing one or more processors to function as log management means that links logs relating to the processing performed by the setting processing means, the preparation processing means, and the monitoring processing means to the identification information of the examinee and registers them in a storage unit, and after the test is completed, integrates the multiple logs linked to the identification information of the examinee to generate process certification data that indicates the process related to the test, The log management means A test management program having a function of creating a test process certificate showing an overview of a process related to a test using a plurality of pre-set logs included in the process certification data.

8. a setting process for registering and setting personal information of examinees and information regarding the examinations that the examinees will take; a preparation processing step for performing processing related to preparation for the test in cooperation with the mobile terminal; a monitoring process for performing processes related to monitoring the examinee during the exam while being able to communicate with the examination terminal used by the examinee for the exam and the supervisor terminal used by the exam supervisor; a log management step of linking logs relating to the processing in each of the setting processing step, the preparation processing step, and the monitoring processing step to the examinee's identification information and registering them in a storage unit, and after the examination is completed, integrating the multiple logs linked to the examinee's identification information to generate process proof data indicating the process relating to the examination, In the log management step, the one or more processors A test management method for creating a test process certificate showing an overview of a process related to a test using a plurality of pre-set logs from among the logs included in the process certification data.

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