Network conference system

Abstract

The subject of the present invention is to provide a network conference system that can easily retrieve and share shared data without hindering the progress of the network conference. The solution of the present invention is a network conference system, which is a network conference system 1 connected to a first terminal 3, a second terminal 5 and a third terminal 7, and has: a network conference screen display unit 11, which makes the first terminal 3 and the third terminal 7 display the network conference screen; and a data sharing unit 13, which is used to receive a sharing instruction for sharing shared data from the second terminal 5, and share the shared data on the first terminal and the third terminal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a network conference system, and more specifically to a network conference system, in which a participant can use a terminal other than the one in the ongoing network conference to retrieve and provide materials used in the network conference. Background Art

[0002] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-144477 discloses a communication terminal capable of conducting a network conference. This network conference system can share data stored in a terminal conducting a network conference among participants of the network conference.

[0003] When a network conference is being held, if the shared data is searched with the PC terminal of the network conference, the data must be searched with a window other than the window of the network conference. In this case, multiple windows must be overlapped or the window must be reduced. Therefore, in the previous network conference system, it is sometimes difficult to find the required data or to see the network conference clearly.

[0004] Prior art literature

[0005] Patent Literature

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2020-144477 Summary of the invention

[0007] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0008] The object of the present invention is to provide a network conference system that can easily retrieve and share shared materials without hindering the progress of the network conference.

[0009] Technical solutions to problems

[0010] The above-mentioned problems can be basically solved by the following method: in addition to the terminal for conducting the network conference, a terminal for providing data is also prepared, and the data retrieved by the terminal is shared in the network conference.

[0011] The present invention relates to a network conference system 1. The network conference system 1 is a system connecting a first terminal 3, a second terminal 5, and a third terminal 7. The second terminal 5 is preferably a terminal that does not participate in the network conference in which the first terminal 3 and the third terminal 7 participate.

[0012] Then, the network conference system 1 includes: a network conference screen display unit 11 and a data sharing unit 13 .

[0013] The network conference screen display unit 11 is a unit for causing the first terminal 3 and the third terminal 7 to display a network conference screen.

[0014] The material sharing unit 13 is a unit for receiving a sharing instruction for sharing a shared material from the second terminal 5 and for sharing the shared material between the first terminal and the third terminal.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the shared data is data retrieved and extracted in the second terminal 5. The second terminal 5 is preferably a terminal that does not participate in the network conference in which the first terminal 3 and the third terminal 7 participate. That is, even if the second terminal 5 does not participate in the network conference, the shared data stored in the second terminal 5 or based on the instruction from the second terminal 5 can be provided to the network conference and shared among the participating terminals.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second terminal 5 shares the shared data with the third terminal 7 when the second terminal 5 makes a request for consent for data sharing and the request for consent is approved.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first terminal 3 receives the consent request. If the first terminal 3 has approved the consent request, the first terminal 3 and the third terminal 7 share the shared data. Then, the shared data is displayed on the display unit of the first terminal 3 and the display unit of the third terminal 7.

[0018] Effects of the Invention

[0019] According to the present invention, a network conference system can be provided which can easily search for and share shared materials without interfering with the progress of a network conference. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a conceptual diagram for explaining the network conference system of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 It is a block diagram showing the basic composition of a computer.

[0022] Figure 3 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a network conference.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a conceptual diagram showing a display example of a mobile terminal used for MR.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the process from requesting consent to sharing shared data.

[0025] Figure 6 It is different from the process from consent request to sharing shared data. Figure 5 Concept diagram of the example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] Hereinafter, embodiments for implementing the present invention will be described using the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below, and also includes those appropriately modified within the known range by those skilled in the art from the following embodiments.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a conceptual diagram for explaining the network conference system of the present invention. This device is a processing device based on a computer. The computer can also be any one of a mobile terminal, a desktop personal computer and a server, or a combination of two or more. These devices are connected in a manner that allows information to be exchanged through a general Internet (intranet) or the like. It is also possible to make any computer have some functions and use multiple computers to share functions.

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, this network conference system 1 has: a first terminal 3, a second terminal 5 and a third terminal 7. These devices are connected in a manner that allows information to be exchanged. These devices do not need to be physically connected, and information can be accessed wirelessly. The second terminal 5 is preferably a terminal that does not participate in the network conference in which the first terminal 3 and the third terminal 7 are participating. Then, this network conference system 1 has: a network conference screen display unit 11 and a data sharing unit 13. The network conference screen display unit 11 and the data sharing unit 13 can exist in the server, or in any one of the first terminal 3, the second terminal 5 and the third terminal 7. The network conference screen display unit 11 is a unit for causing the first terminal 3 and the third terminal 7 to display the network conference screen. The data sharing unit 13 is a unit for receiving a sharing instruction for sharing shared data from the second terminal 5, and for sharing the shared data at the first terminal and the third terminal.

[0029] This system may also include a terminal (first terminal 3, second terminal 5) for a caller or a conference participant connected to the Internet or intranet, and a server connected to the Internet or intranet or intranet. Of course, a single computer or mobile terminal may also function as the device of the present invention, and there may be multiple servers. Furthermore, this system may also include multiple terminals (including third terminal 7) for participants connected to the Internet or intranet.

[0030] Figure 2This is a block diagram showing the basic structure of a computer. As shown in this figure, the computer has: an input unit 31, an output unit 33, a control unit 35, a computing unit 37 and a storage unit 39; each element is connected by a bus 41, etc., and is configured in a manner that allows information to be transferred. For example, a control program can be stored in the storage unit, and various information can also be stored. When the predetermined information has been input by the input unit, the control unit reads the control program stored in the storage unit. After that, the control unit appropriately reads the information stored in the storage unit and transmits it to the computing unit. In addition, the control unit appropriately transmits the input information to the computing unit. The computing unit uses the various information received to perform computing processing and stores it in the storage unit. The control unit reads the computing results stored in the storage unit and outputs them from the output unit. In this way, various processing is performed. Each unit performs these various processing.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, this network conference system 1 is a system connected to the first terminal 3, the second terminal 5, and the third terminal 7. The network conference system 1 is well known as ZOOM (registered trademark), teams (registered trademark), and meets (registered trademark). The network conference system can also share the network conference screen with multiple terminals so that multiple terminals can conduct network conferences. Then, this network conference system 1 has: a network conference screen display unit 11 and a data sharing unit 13. This network conference system 1 can be realized by installing a program on each server or terminal, for example.

[0032] The network conference screen display unit 11 is a unit for causing the first terminal 3 and the third terminal 7 to display the network conference screen. In this example, the first terminal 3 and the third terminal 7 are terminals participating in the network conference. The display unit (screen) of the terminal participating in the network conference (including the first terminal 3 and the third terminal 7) displays a window for the network conference, and the conference screen is shared. Sound is input and output through the microphone and speaker of the first terminal 3 and the third terminal 7. The sound input to the terminal is shared among the terminals participating in the network conference (including the first terminal 3 and the third terminal 7) through the network conference system 1.

[0033] The data sharing unit 13 is a unit for receiving a sharing instruction for sharing shared data from the second terminal 5, and sharing the shared data at the first terminal and the third terminal. The sharing instruction can be received by the first terminal, or by the management server of the network conference system 1 (a server connected in a manner that can exchange information with the first terminal, the second terminal, and the third terminal). The data sharing unit 13 can exist in the first terminal 3, or in the network conference system 1 (the management server). The second terminal 5 is preferably a terminal that does not participate in the network conference in which the first terminal 3 and the third terminal 7 are participating. In this case, the second terminal may not display a window that displays a photographic image or the like for the network conference. That is, in this example, even if the second terminal 5 does not participate in the network conference, the shared data stored in the second terminal 5 or based on the instruction of the second terminal 5 can be provided to the network conference and shared among the participating terminals.

[0034] A preferred embodiment of the present invention is that the shared data is data retrieved and extracted from the second terminal 5. The second terminal 5 may also have a sound analysis unit. In this case, if a sound is input from the input unit (microphone) of the second terminal, the sound analysis unit analyzes the sound and uses the analyzed vocabulary to read out candidates for the shared data from the storage unit. The read candidates for the shared data are displayed on the display unit of the second terminal 5. After that, any one of the candidates is selected as the shared data. The shared data can be determined in this way. In addition, a predetermined input can be made through the input unit of the second terminal (such as a touch panel input unit, a mouse or a keyboard), and based on the input information, the candidates for the shared data are read out from the storage unit and displayed on the display unit. In this case, a predetermined input is also made from the input unit of the second terminal, and any one of the candidates is selected as the shared data. The shared data can also be determined in this way. A hypothetical example of this system is that a certain user operates the first terminal 3 and the second terminal 5.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second terminal 5 makes a request for consent for data sharing to the first terminal 3. Then, if the first terminal 3 approves the request for consent, the shared data is shared with the third terminal 7.

[0036] Next, an operation example of the network conference system 1 is described. The present invention is not limited to the example described below. In this example, the first terminal 3 is a PC terminal operated by an MR (medical information manager). The second terminal 5 is a mobile terminal (iPad (registered trademark)) operated by the MR. The third terminal 7 is a PC terminal operated by a health technician such as a physician. The first terminal 3, the second terminal 5, and the third terminal 7 are connected to the management server of the network conference system 1 and are configured in a manner that allows information to be transferred.

[0037] Figure 3 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a network conference. Figure 3 As shown, the screen of the first terminal 3 used by the MR and the screen of the third terminal 7 used by the doctor (health technician) respectively display windows for network conference. Then, the briefing materials are displayed in the windows. In this state, the MR and the doctor have a medical-related meeting. The MR is in a state where the second terminal 5 can be operated.

[0038] The process of presenting candidates for shared materials and the process of deciding shared materials

[0039] Figure 4 This is a conceptual diagram showing a display example of a mobile terminal (iPad (registered trademark) etc.) used by MR. This mobile terminal has: a microphone for inputting sound into the terminal; and a touch panel for inputting information. In a network conference, MR wants to present a shared document. After that, MR speaks to the second terminal 5, i.e., the mobile terminal.

[0040] For example, MR says "ipro (registered trademark) tablet" for iPad (registered trademark).

[0041] In this way, the sound emitted by the MR is input from the input unit (microphone) of the second terminal 5 into the second terminal 5. The sound is appropriately stored in the storage unit of the second terminal 5. After that, the second terminal 5 reads out the sound stored in the storage unit. The second terminal 5 causes the operation unit to analyze the sound according to the instructions of the control program. In this way, the second terminal 5 analyzes the sound as "AMPRO (ipro, registered trademark) ingot". The second terminal 5 appropriately stores the analysis result, i.e., "AMPRO (ipro, registered trademark) ingot", in the storage unit. The second terminal 5 reads out the analysis result, i.e., "AMPRO (ipro, registered trademark) ingot" from the storage unit, and reads out the information about "AMPRO (ipro, registered trademark) ingot" from the briefing information or related information stored in the storage unit as a candidate for shared information.

[0042] The read shared material candidates are displayed on the screen of the second terminal 5. MR touches the touch panel. In this way, information on selecting any of the candidates as shared material is input to the second terminal 5. In this way, the shared material is determined.

[0043] Furthermore, the MR touches the part of "Ampuro (ipro, registered trademark) Ding" from the candidates displayed on the touch panel of the second terminal 5. Alternatively, the MR inputs "Ampuro (ipro, registered trademark) Ding" to the touch panel. In this way, the second terminal 5 reads the candidates of the shared data from the storage unit according to the input information and displays it on the display unit. In this case, a predetermined input is made from the input unit of the second terminal, and any one of the candidates is selected as the shared data. It is also possible to determine the shared data in this way.

[0044] Approval Request Example 1

[0045] Figure 5 This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the process from requesting consent to sharing shared data.

[0046] When the shared data is determined, the second terminal 5 can input a permission to agree to the request on the display unit (screen). In this example, when the shared data is determined, the control unit of the second terminal 5 displays an icon for sharing the shared data from the storage unit on the screen.

[0047] For example, an icon including a text "Remote Sharing" is displayed on the touch panel. This is an example of a consent request for consenting to data sharing.

[0048] MR touches the icon portion of the touch panel, thereby inputting information that the request for approval has been approved to the second terminal 5.

[0049] The information indicating that the request has been approved is appropriately stored in the storage unit of the second terminal 5. The second terminal 5 uses the information indicating that the request has been approved to send the shared data to the management server. The management server outputs the input shared data to the first terminal 3 and the third terminal 7. In this way, the shared data is shared between the first terminal 3 and the third terminal 7. Thereafter, the shared data is displayed on the display unit of the first terminal 3 and the display unit of the third terminal 7.

[0050] Figure 5 The arrows show the processing steps. Figure 5 In the example, the physician and the physician's terminal, i.e., the third terminal 7, are displayed on the first terminal 3 used by the MR. The MR and the physician use the first terminal 3 and the third terminal 7 to start the application for the network conference to conduct the network conference. Next, while the first terminal 3 and the third terminal 7 are used for the conference, when the MR wants to share specific information, it inputs a sound or the like to the second terminal 5 to find the predetermined shared information. After finding the shared information, in this example, a remote sharing button is displayed on the second terminal 5. The MR detects the remote sharing button. In this way, in this example, the shared information is transmitted to the server for the network conference. In the server, the first terminal, the second terminal, and the third terminal are pre-registered as terminals associated with this network conference. In this way, the shared information transmitted to the server is displayed on the display units of the first terminal, the second terminal, and the third terminal. In this way, the shared information retrieved by the MR is displayed on the physician's screen. The third terminal can be a mobile device, a tablet computer, or a PC.

[0051] Approval Request Example 2

[0052] Figure 6 It is different from the process from consent request to sharing shared data. Figure 5 Concept diagram of the example.

[0053] In this example, when the shared data is determined, the shared data determination information about the determined shared data is output from the second terminal 5 to the management server. This shared data determination information can also be output to the first terminal 3. In addition, the shared data can also be appropriately output to the management server and stored in the management server. The management server receives the shared data determination information and creates access information for reading the shared data. An example of the access information is the location information of the shared data stored by the management server, that is, the URL (Uniform Resource Locator), or the link information. When the shared data determination information is received from the second terminal 5, the control program of the management server sends the access information (URL) to the first terminal 3. Therefore, the access information (URL) is sent from the management server to the first terminal 3. In this way, the access information (URL) is displayed on a certain part of the display unit of the first terminal 3 (for example, a chat window).

[0054] After the access information (URL) is displayed on the display unit of the first terminal 3, the MR agrees to the access information (URL). Specifically, the MR can click the displayed portion of the access information (URL) with a mouse. In addition, when the display unit of the first terminal 3 is a touch panel, the MR can also touch the displayed portion of the access information (URL). In addition, an icon for the approval request can also be displayed on the display unit of the first terminal 3, and the access information (URL) can be approved by selecting the icon.

[0055] When the access information (URL) is accepted, the first terminal 3 and the third terminal 7 access the storage unit of the management server. After that, the management server outputs the input shared data to the first terminal 3 and the third terminal 7. In this way, the shared data is shared between the first terminal 3 and the third terminal 7. After that, the shared data is displayed on the display unit of the first terminal 3 and the display unit of the third terminal 7. In this way, the shared data is displayed on the first terminal 3 and the third terminal 7, and the conference system used in the two terminals can be used to share the data and hold a conference. When sharing data, multiple people can also operate at the same time.

[0056] The above content is explained for an example including a first terminal, a second terminal, and a third terminal. On the other hand, the first terminal and the second terminal may also be applications in one computer terminal. In particular, when a computer terminal uses dual screens, the application displayed on one screen (screen) as the first terminal and the application displayed on another screen (screen) as the second terminal may be described. The terminal may also be a virtual computer or software.

[0057] Industrial Applicability

[0058] The present invention can be used in the information communication industry.

[0059] Description of Reference Numerals

[0060] 1 Network conference system

[0061] 3 Terminal 1

[0062] 5. Terminal 2

[0063] 7 Terminal 3

[0064] 11 Network conference screen display unit

[0065] 13 Data Sharing Unit

Claims

1. A network conference system, which is a network conference system (1) connected to a first terminal (3), a second terminal (5) and a third terminal (7), characterized in that: have: A network conference screen display unit (11) for causing the display unit of the first terminal (3) and the display unit of the third terminal (7) to display the network conference screen; and A data sharing unit (13) for receiving a sharing instruction for sharing a shared data from a second terminal (5), and for sharing the shared data with the first terminal (3) and the third terminal (7), and for displaying the shared data on the network conference screen displayed on the display unit of the first terminal (3) and the network conference screen displayed on the display unit of the third terminal (7); In the network conference system, The second terminal (5) is a terminal that does not display the network conference screen and does not participate in the network conference that the first terminal (3) and the third terminal (7) are participating in; The shared data is data retrieved and extracted in the second terminal (5); When the shared data is determined, the shared data determination information about the determined shared data and the shared data are output from the second terminal (5) to the management server of the network conference system, and the shared data is stored in the management server; When the management server receives the shared data determination information, it creates access information for reading the shared data and sends it to the first terminal (3); When the first terminal (3) has agreed to the access information, the management server outputs the shared data to the first terminal (3) and the third terminal (7), and causes the display units of the first terminal (3) and the third terminal (7) to display the shared data.

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