Recording and organizing program, recording and organizing method, recording and organizing device, and recording medium

Abstract

To provide a method for structuring and recording an input item.SOLUTION: A method comprises: an input step for inputting a user's statement by an input unit; a structuring step for, in a structuring unit, creating a structured record in which the user's statement input in the input step is applied to a predetermined structure, and storing the structured record in a recording unit; and a presentation step for presenting, to the user, at least part of the structured record by a presentation unit. The structure has a tree structure composed of a plurality of hierarchies.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a recording and organizing program, a recording and organizing method, a recording and organizing device, and a recording medium.

Background Art

[0002] Methods for recording voices and the like are known. Compared with the case of inputting and recording by using hands with a writing tool or a keyboard, operations such as moving in front of the terminal or taking out the terminal from a bag are not required, and the work can proceed smoothly without stopping the hands during work and without interrupting the work or operation. Patent Document 1 describes a search system for searching documents for the input information. Further, Patent Document 2 describes an interactive creative activity support device and its program.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, human speech is not always grammatically accurate, and subjects are often not explicitly stated using pronouns or, in Japanese, for example, subjects are frequently omitted. Therefore, simply recording audio as is often inaccurate and difficult to utilize. Thus, the present invention aims to provide a recording organization program, a recording organization method, and a recording organization device for organizing and recording audio recordings as accurate information. Furthermore, when considering desired materials, conducting creative activities such as research and development or invention, or performing diagnoses, it is necessary not only to obtain information once, but also to repeatedly obtain information and examine its content. Moreover, the more cumbersome and time-consuming the repeated acquisition of information becomes, the more likely the examination or diagnosis is to be interrupted, leading to forgetting the items under consideration or ideas, or interruptions in conversations with patients, often resulting in unsuccessful research and development or diagnoses. For example, the process of inputting desired information using a terminal, or reading and comparing the obtained information, can also be factors that interrupt the examination process. In actual research and development and diagnostic settings, it is necessary to consider ideas and desired information that arise while working or diagnosing, without interrupting the work or diagnosis. Patent Document 1 describes a search system, but it requires inputting data via a terminal each time and reading the search results. Paragraph 0024 of Patent Document 1 also mentions voice input, but it only states that "input may be made by voice." Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a record organization program, a record organization method, and a record organization device that enable smooth creative activities such as research and development and diagnostics by repeatedly obtaining the desired information without requiring complicated work or time, and that are more suited to the actual research and development and diagnostic sites where repeated considerations are made. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The record organization method according to claim 1 of the present invention is a method of structuring and recording input items, comprising: an input step of inputting the user's statements using an input unit; a structuring step of creating a structured record in which the user's statements input in the input step are applied to a predetermined structure in a structuring unit and stored in a recording unit; and a presentation step of presenting at least a part of the structured record to the user using a presentation unit, wherein the structure has a tree structure composed of multiple layers. The record organization method according to claim 2 of the present invention is the record organization method according to claim 1, characterized in that in the input step, the user's statements are input in the form of text. The record organization method also includes inputting in the form of text and statements. The record organization method according to claim 3 of the present invention is the record organization method according to either claim 1 or 2, characterized in that in the structuring step, the information is separated into time and non-time. The record organization method according to claim 4 of the present invention is the record organization method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the input step or structuring step includes a user identification step. The record organization method according to claim 5 of the present invention is the record organization method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it includes a person-to-person optimization step after the user identification step. The record organization method according to claim 6 of the present invention is the record organization method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it has a confirmation step for accepting corrections after the presentation step. The record organization method according to claim 7 of the present invention is the record organization method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it has a comparison step for creating a comparison result by comparing the structured record with reference to other information after the structuring step, and the presentation step for presenting at least a part of the comparison result. The record organization method according to claim 8 of the present invention is the record organization method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the comparison step includes a search step for searching for information related to the structured record, and a search result recording step for recording the search result information which is the result of the search.The record organization method according to claim 9 of the present invention is the record organization method according to claim 8, characterized in that the comparison step further comprises a structuring step after the search result recording step, thereby structuring the search result information. The record organization method according to claim 10 of the present invention is the record organization method according to claim 8, characterized in that the comparison step comprises a higher-level extraction step for extracting a part of the search result information after the search result recording step, and a structuring step, thereby structuring the search result information. The record organization method according to claim 11 of the present invention is the record organization method according to any one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that the comparison result includes the difference between the structured record and other information. The record organization method according to claim 12 of the present invention is the record organization method according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that it refers to conceptual data showing the hierarchical relationship between concepts, and the comparison result includes the hierarchical relationship between concepts. The record organization method according to claim 13 of the present invention is the record organization method according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that it has a dictionary lookup step that refers to synonyms. Multiple words and phrases can be stored as synonyms, and accurate information and comparison results can be shown based on the synonym information. The record organization method according to claim 14 of the present invention is the record organization method according to claim 13, characterized in that it has a dictionary that stores synonyms for each user or field. The record organization method according to claim 15 of the present invention is the record organization method according to claim 14, characterized in that it has a synonym correction step that corrects synonyms based on input from the user. Feedback from the user makes the synonym information more accurate and allows the user to be shown more accurate comparison results. The record organization method according to claim 16 of the present invention is the record organization method according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that it presents information by means other than presentation by voice or text information through the operation of an operating unit. The record organization method also includes presentation by voice or text information in addition to the operation of an operating unit. The record organization device according to claim 17 of the present invention is a record organization device comprising an input unit, a structuring unit, a recording unit, and a presentation unit, and characterized in that it performs each of the steps described in any one of claims 1 to 15.The record organization device according to claim 18 of the present invention is a record organization device characterized by comprising an operating unit and performing each of the steps described in claim 16. The record organization program according to claim 19 of the present invention is a record organization program for causing the input unit, structuring unit, recording unit, and presentation unit to function as the means of the record organization device described in claim 17. The record organization program according to claim 20 of the present invention is a record organization program for causing the input unit, structuring unit, recording unit, presentation unit, and operating unit to function as the means of the record organization device described in claim 18. The recording medium according to claim 21 of the present invention is a recording medium on which the program described in claim 19 or claim 20 is recorded. [Brief explanation of the drawing] [Figure 1] An example of a record organization method in one embodiment of the present invention is shown. [Figure 2] An example of the conceptual structure in one embodiment of the present invention is shown. [Figure 3] This shows an example of the configuration of a record organization device in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] An example of the conceptual structure in one embodiment of the present invention is shown. [Figure 5] An example of the conceptual structure in one embodiment of the present invention is shown. [Figure 6] An example of a record organization method in one embodiment of the present invention is shown. [Figure 7] An example of a record organization method in one embodiment of the present invention is shown. [Figure 8] An example of a record organization method in one embodiment of the present invention is shown. [Figure 9] An example of a record organization method in one embodiment of the present invention is shown. [Figure 10] An example of a record organization method in one embodiment of the present invention is shown. [Figure 11] An example of a record organization method in one embodiment of the present invention is shown. [Figure 12] This shows an example of the configuration of a record organization device in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13]An example of a record organization method in one embodiment of the present invention is shown. [Figure 14] An example of a record organization method in one embodiment of the present invention is shown. [Figure 15] This shows an example of the configuration of a record organization device in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16] An example of the conceptual structure in one embodiment of the present invention is shown. [Figure 17] An example of the conceptual structure in one embodiment of the present invention is shown. [Figure 18] An example of the conceptual structure in one embodiment of the present invention is shown. [Figure 19] An example of a record organization method in one embodiment of the present invention is shown. [Figure 20] An example of dictionary configuration in one embodiment of the present invention is shown. [Figure 21] An example of dictionary configuration in one embodiment of the present invention is shown. [Figure 22] An example of dictionary configuration in one embodiment of the present invention is shown. [Figure 23] An example of a record organization method in one embodiment of the present invention is shown. [Figure 24] An example of the conceptual structure in one embodiment of the present invention is shown. [Figure 25] The configuration of a record organization device in one embodiment of the present invention is shown. [Figure 26] This shows an example of the operation of the operating unit of a record organization device in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 27] This shows an example of the operation of the operating unit of a record organization device in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 28] This shows an example of the operation of the operating unit of a record organization device in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 29] This shows an example of the operation of the operating unit of a record organization device in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 30] This document shows a record organization program in one embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0007] Figure 1 shows a record sorting method according to an embodiment of the present invention. The record sorting method is a method of structuring and recording input matters, and includes an input step (S10), a structuring step (S20), and a presentation step (S40).

[0008] First, when record sorting starts, it proceeds to a standby step (S01) of waiting for input. If no input can be confirmed in an input determination step (S02) for checking the presence or absence of input, it returns to the standby step (S01). If input is confirmed, it proceeds to the input step (S10). In the input step (S10), the user's speech is input by the input unit 10.

[0009] In the structuring step (S20), in the structuring unit 20, a structured record is created by fitting the user's speech input in the input step (S10) to a predetermined structure, and is stored in the recording unit. Here, the control unit 60 functions as the recording unit. In the presentation step (S40), at least a part of the structured record is presented to the user by the presentation unit 40. When the presentation step (S40) ends, it proceeds to a record sorting end instruction step (S99). If the end of record sorting is instructed, record sorting ends; if not, it returns to the standby step (S01) again. When the user states a more specific configuration or a different configuration with respect to the presented result, that is, when further consideration is advanced based on the feedback received from the device by the user, only by orally inputting the information of the result of the further consideration to the device again, a series of methods from the above-described input step (S10) are started. Therefore, without requiring complicated operations or time, by repeatedly obtaining the information to be obtained, creative activities such as research and development and diagnoses can be smoothly carried out, and record sorting can be performed in accordance with the actual research and development, diagnoses, etc. at the site where repeated consideration is carried out.

[0010] As shown in Figure 2, the structure has a tree structure composed of multiple levels. Below concept 1 are concepts 1-1 and 1-2, and below concept 1-1 is concept 1-1-1. In this invention, a configuration in which multiple concepts are arranged while branching out from the top-level concept downwards is called a tree structure. The concepts in the tree structure indicate limitations of properties or possessions, such as date and time, place, color, length, and action. For example, for date and time, the order from the top concept downwards would be year, month, day, hour, minute, etc. A quarter level may be established as a concept below the year, a first, middle, and last ten-month level may be established as a concept below the month, and a AM / PM level may be established as a concept below the day. Since dates and times are usually stated in the order from the top concept downwards, such as month, day, hour, and minute, the tree structure can be constructed in the order of input. In the simplest example, the tree structure may be composed of a combination of nouns. In other words, if the input is, for example, "a car with an aluminum body," even without advanced syntactic analysis, simply extracting the noun allows for the provisional construction of a tree structure where concept 1-1-1 is "aluminum," concept 1-1 is "body," and concept 1 is "automobile," following the normal Japanese order where modifiers precede the modified word. In this example, if the input is grammatically incorrect, such as "a car, but one with an aluminum body," normal syntactic analysis often fails to accurately analyze it, and structured information cannot be constructed. Even in the simplest example mentioned above, concept 1-1-1 becomes "automobile," concept 1-1 becomes "body," and concept 1 becomes "aluminum," resulting in inaccurate structured information. However, by using the steps for correcting structured information described later, the correct structured information can be corrected based on user feedback, making structuring even easier and more accurate. Needless to say, using normal syntactic analysis makes structuring, including hierarchical relationships between concepts, even easier. Thus, by utilizing structured information using a tree structure, it is possible to construct structured information with a certain degree of accuracy even with a simple language processing method that extracts only nouns, and even more accurate structured information can be constructed by using more advanced language processing methods such as sophisticated syntactic analysis.Furthermore, even when using advanced language processing means, human speech and the like are not necessarily grammatically correct, and the subject may be omitted, so correct language processing often cannot be performed. However, if structured information using a tree structure is used as in this embodiment, accurate structuring becomes possible through the confirmation step, human-to-human optimization, dictionary, etc. described later.

[0011] Figure 3 shows an apparatus. The apparatus includes an input unit 10, a structuring unit 20, and a presentation unit 40, and each is further connected to a control unit 60. The input unit 10 inputs the speech of the user. The input speech of the user becomes a structured record in the structuring unit 20 and is stored in the control unit 60 that functions as a recording unit. As shown in FIG. 3A, the control unit 60 includes a CPU 61, a program storage area 62, and a data storage area 63. In the program storage area 62, a recording and organizing program for controlling the operations of each unit is recorded. Also, each data such as the speech of the user and the structured record is recorded in the data storage area 63. The CPU 61 controls each unit such as the input unit 10, the structuring unit 20, and the presentation unit 40 by executing the recording and organizing program recorded in the program storage area 62. The program storage area 62 and the data storage area 63 can be configured by, for example, a hard disk or a flash memory. Of course, it is not necessary to store all programs and data in the program storage area 62 and the data storage area 63 themselves. For example, a form in which the program storage area 62 and the data storage area 63 refer to programs and data stored externally via communication means with the outside is also included. At least a part of the stored structured record is presented to the user by the presentation unit 40. As described above, the recording and organizing apparatus is one that structures and records the input matters, and has an input unit for inputting the speech of the user into the recording and organizing apparatus, a structuring unit that creates a structured record by fitting the speech of the user input by the input unit to a predetermined structure and stores it in the recording unit, and a presentation unit that presents at least a part of the structured record to the user, and the structure has a tree structure composed of a plurality of layers.

[0012] In one embodiment, the input step (S10) can be performed by inputting text instead of the user's spoken words. In this case, the input step (S10) may be performed by scanning or reading from an image. The record organization device in this embodiment is the record organization device described above, characterized in that it includes an input unit for inputting text into the record organization device instead of the spoken words.

[0013] Figures 4 and 5 show the structure of one embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the structuring step (S20) separates the data into time and non-time elements. Time may be extracted from the input data, or it may be the time actually entered. The record organization device in this embodiment is one of the record organization devices described above, characterized in that the structuring unit performs structuring by separating the data into time and non-time elements. Non-time elements may remain as in the original text, as long as they are in line with the intent. Time may be current or future, or existing. Alternatively, location may be used instead of time.

[0014] Figures 6 and 7 show the input step (S10) and the structuring step (S20) of a record organization method in one embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the input step (S10) or the structuring step (S20) includes a user identification step (S11). That is, as shown in Figure 6, when the input step (S10) is started, the process first proceeds to the user identification step (S11), then the input is performed in the input execution step (S19), and the input step (S10) is completed. Alternatively, as shown in Figure 7, when the structuring step (S20) is started, the process first proceeds to the user identification step (S11), then the structuring is performed in the structuring execution step (S29), and the structuring step (S20) is completed.

[0015] In the user identification step (S11), the user is identified, and if the user is unregistered, the data of the most similar registered user can be used. When identifying a user, in addition to voiceprints, the user can also be identified by confirming their name, the pitch of their voice, their speaking speed, their characteristic terminology, or by using multiple factors. As shown in Figure 3B, the input unit 1 is equipped with a user identification unit 11, but it goes without saying that the user identification unit 11 may be provided in a location other than the input unit. The record organization device in this embodiment is any of the record organization devices described above, characterized in that the input unit or the structuring unit has a user identification unit.

[0016] Figures 8 and 9 show a record organization method in one embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a person-to-person optimization step (S12) is included after the user identification step (S11). That is, as shown in Figure 8, when the input step (S10) is started, the process first proceeds to the user identification step (S11), then to the person-to-person optimization step (S12), and finally to the input execution step (S19) where input is performed, and the input step (S10) is completed. Alternatively, as shown in Figure 9, when the structuring step (S20) is started, the process first proceeds to the user identification step (S11), then to the person-to-person optimization step (S12), and finally to the structuring execution step (S29) where structuring is performed, and the structuring step (S20) is completed. In the person-to-person optimization step (S12), it is possible to accommodate each person's speaking style and vocabulary habits, enabling more accurate input and structuring. As shown in Figure 3C, the input unit 1 includes a user identification unit 11 and a person-to-person optimization unit 12, but it goes without saying that the user identification unit 11 and the person-to-person optimization unit 12 may be provided in places other than the input unit. The record organization device in this embodiment is any of the record organization devices described above, characterized in that it has a person-to-person optimization unit in addition to the user identification unit.

[0017] Figure 10 shows the configuration of a record organization method in one embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, after the presentation step (S40), there is a confirmation step (S60) for accepting corrections. Human speech is not always grammatically accurate, and subjects are often not explicitly stated as pronouns, or subjects are omitted in Japanese, for example. For this reason, simply recording voices as they are often inaccurate and difficult to use as is. In the previously described embodiment, accurate information is recorded through structured recording, but in this embodiment, the structured record is further presented to the user in the confirmation step (S60). If it is incorrect, the user repeats the correct information, thereby restructuring it. This makes it possible to record information as more accurate and reliable. As shown in Figure 12A, the record organization device 1 includes a correction acceptance unit 41 within the presentation unit 40. Needless to say, the correction acceptance unit 41 may be provided in a location other than the presentation unit 40. In this figure, the comparison unit 30 and the control unit 60, which will be described later, are included, but these are not essential configurations. The record organization device in this embodiment is any of the record organization devices described above, characterized in that it has a presentation receiving unit that accepts corrections after presentation by the presentation unit.

[0018] Figure 11 shows a record organization method in one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 12B shows a record organization device 1 in one embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the record organization device 1 includes a comparison unit 30. In this embodiment, a comparison step (S30) is performed after a structuring step (S20). In the comparison step (S30), a comparison result is created by comparing the structured record with other information by referring to other information. The other information refers to information other than the structured record that was structured in the structuring step (S20) that was input immediately before and is currently under consideration. Specific examples of other information include past databases, material information, idea information, similar case information, and other information already recorded in internal or external databases. In the comparison step (S30), if the other information is not pre-structured, structuring it beforehand will make the comparison even easier. In this case, the comparison step (S30) may also include a structuring step. Furthermore, the search results themselves may also be appropriately structured. In this embodiment, the structured record is a schedule, and appointments containing date and time information are compared with past entries in the database. This allows checking whether there are other appointments scheduled at the same time. It also allows checking whether the same appointment is duplicated. In the presentation step (S40), at least a portion of the comparison results are presented.

[0019] In one embodiment, the structured record is material information, and in the comparison step (S30), internal and external databases can be referenced to check if there are any materials that meet the conditions or similar materials. This eliminates unnecessary research and development and allows for efficient use of internal resources. In another embodiment, the structured record is an idea technology, and in the comparison step (S30), internal and external databases can be referenced to compare it with similar technology information. This allows for understanding whether there are any ideas that have already been conceived, or what similar things exist, including the differences. In another embodiment, the structured record is similar case information, and in the comparison step (S30), internal and external databases can be referenced to compare it with similar case information. For example, by creating structured records of age, gender, height, weight, body temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, symptoms, and history, it is possible to understand whether there are any similar cases from the past, and what treatments were performed at that time, including the differences. With this configuration, it is also possible to support responses outside of specialized fields. In all examples, it is important to note that the comparison results clearly indicate the points of agreement or disagreement between the structured record and the object of comparison, and not simply list similar examples. This is because a list of similar examples would ultimately necessitate examining individual examples, interrupting the review or diagnosis process. However, a structure that clearly shows the points of agreement or disagreement allows users to focus on those points of agreement or disagreement, even during creative activities such as research and development or diagnosis. This enables users to repeatedly obtain the desired information without cumbersome work or wasted time, thus facilitating smoother creative activities such as research and development and diagnosis. Thus, this structure is more suited to the actual research and development and diagnosis processes where repeated reviews are conducted. Furthermore, by clearly indicating which devices create the structured record are consistent and which are different, it becomes possible to revise the structured record itself, thereby improving its accuracy.The record organization device in this embodiment is any of the record organization devices described above, characterized in that it has a comparison unit that, after structuring, creates a comparison result by comparing the structured record with other information, and the presentation unit presents at least a part of the comparison result.

[0020] Figures 13 and 14 show a record organization method in one embodiment of the present invention, respectively. Figure 15 shows a record organization device 1 in one embodiment of the present invention. The comparison step (S30) includes a search step (S33) for searching for information related to structured records, and a search result recording step (S34) for recording the search result information. Specifically, as shown in Figure 13A, when the comparison step (S30) is entered and the comparison begins, first, in the search step (S33), a search is performed on the structured records to be searched using an internal database, an external database, etc. Next, in the search result recording step (S34), similar information found as a result of the search is recorded on a device that records information, such as a hard disk or memory. Subsequently, in the comparison execution step (S35), the structured records and the information recorded in the search result recording are compared. The record organization device in this embodiment is any of the record organization devices described above, characterized in that the comparison unit has a search unit for searching for information related to the structured records, and a search result recording unit for recording the search result information. As shown in Figure 15C, the comparison unit 30 has a search result recording unit 32. The search result recording unit may be located elsewhere than the comparison unit, for example, a data storage area may be used.

[0021] In one embodiment, when comparing by referring to other information in the comparison step, the retrieved similar information may be structured. The structuring is in the same format as the structured record, in which the user's statements entered in the input step are applied to a predetermined structure in the structuring unit. Specifically, the comparison step has a structuring step (S20) after the search result recording step (S34) to structure the search result information. That is, as shown in Figure 13B, when the comparison step (S30) is entered and the comparison begins, first, in the search step (S33), a search is performed on the structured record to be searched using an internal database or an external database. Next, in the search result recording step (S34), the similar information found as a result of the search is recorded on a device that records information, such as a hard disk or memory. Then, in the structuring step (S20), the similar information is structured. Subsequently, in the comparison execution step (S35), the structured record is compared with the information recorded in the search result recording step (S34) and further structured in the structuring step (S20). This configuration allows the user's statements and other information to be compared in the same structure and format. As a result, the accuracy of extraction and difference comparison is improved. The record organization device in this embodiment is any of the record organization devices described above, characterized in that the comparison unit has a comparison target structuring unit that structures the search result information. As shown in Figure 15B, the comparison unit 30 has a comparison target structuring unit 33.

[0022] In one embodiment, when comparing by referring to other information in the comparison step, the top-ranking similar information found may be structured. The top-ranking similar information refers to, for example, the top 10 to 100 documents extracted in a patent search, which were conventionally reviewed manually. These top-ranking documents are those with a high degree of similarity. Specifically, the comparison step further includes a top-ranking extraction step (S36) after the search result recording step (S34), in which a portion of the search result information is extracted. That is, as shown in Figure 13C, when the comparison step (S30) is entered and the comparison begins, first, in the search step (S33), a search is performed on the structured record to be searched using an internal database or an external database. Next, in the search result recording step (S34), the similar information found as a result of the search is recorded on a device that records information, such as a hard disk or memory. Then, in the top-ranking extraction step (S36), the top-ranking similar information with a high degree of similarity is extracted, and in the structuring step (S20), the top-ranking similar information is structured. Next, in the comparison step (S35), the structured record is compared with the information recorded in the search result recording step (S34) and further structured in the structuring step (S20). The record organization device in this embodiment is any of the record organization devices described above, characterized in that the comparison unit has a higher-level extraction unit that extracts a portion of the search result information and a comparison target structuring unit that structures a portion of the search result information. As shown in Figure 15C, the comparison unit 30 has a higher-level extraction unit 34 and a comparison target structuring unit 33. It can automatically determine the number of items that was previously determined by visual inspection by the user and notify the comparison result, allowing work to proceed smoothly without stopping the user's hands or interrupting the work. In addition, since it limits the structuring of similar information to the higher-level similar information rather than all similar information during the search, it has little impact on the overall processing speed and enables efficient processing.

[0023] As shown in Figure 14, the comparison step (S30) may also include a search range determination step (S31). Specifically, when entering the comparison step (S30) and moving to the start of the comparison, the first step in the search range determination step (S31) is to check whether the search range for the structured record under consideration is included in the previous search range. If no search has been performed before, there is no information for the previous search range, so it is determined that the search range is not included in the previous search range. To check whether it is included, for example, when searching for automobiles with an aluminum body and an accelerator on the steering wheel, if the previous search range searched for automobiles with an accelerator on the steering wheel, then it is determined that the search range is included in the previous search range.

[0024] If included, proceed to the record reference step (S32), refer to the records of previously performed search results, and obtain information similar to the structured record under consideration. Then proceed to the comparison execution step (S35). If not included, proceed to the search step (S33), then to the search result recording step (S34), and then to the comparison execution step (S35).

[0025] As shown in Figure 15A, the comparison unit 30 includes a search unit and a search result recording unit 32 for recording search result information. By having a search range determination step (S31) or a search result recording unit, for example, during the second and subsequent searches, it is possible to recognize what the previous search results were, and if the search range for the second and subsequent searches is included within the range of the previous search target, it is possible to significantly reduce the search time.

[0026] Figures 16, 17, and 18 show the configuration of a record organization method in one embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the comparison result includes the difference between the structured record and other information. In this embodiment, the structured record is a schedule. The record organization device in this embodiment is any of the record organization devices described above, characterized in that the comparison unit outputs a comparison result including the difference between the structured record and the other information.

[0027] As shown in Figure 17, overlapping times, i.e., dates and times, can also be presented as differences. This allows the user to be notified if there is an overlap in the schedule. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 18, a predetermined range can be given before and after the scheduled times, and if they are close together, the difference can be presented to the user. In particular, when time and place are included as components, the travel time can be estimated based on the place, and by checking whether the two schedules are separated by more than this travel time, the user can be notified if they are close together and therefore have an overlap.

[0028] In one embodiment, the structured record is material information or conceptual technology, and in the comparison step (S30), internal and external databases can be referenced to compare it with similar material information or technical information. This makes it possible to understand whether there are existing materials or already conceptualized technologies, or what similar things exist, including the differences. In particular, by presenting the differences, it becomes possible to examine only the differences while proceeding with manual work, without having to look at a terminal screen or anything like that to find out what the differences are, and thus the examination of technical information can be carried out much more efficiently.

[0029] Figure 19 shows a record organization method in one embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment includes a synonym lookup step (S70) for referencing synonyms. Multiple words and phrases are stored as synonyms in a dictionary 70 described later, and accurate information and comparison results can be displayed based on the synonym information. This dictionary 70 may be stored in the record organization device 1, or it may be an external dictionary. If the dictionary is external, it can be referenced, for example, by communication via the control unit 60.

[0030] For example, in material information, multiple names, such as common names, may be used for the same compound. In car manufacturers, the car body and the vehicle body are the same thing. Also, in the medical field, the same disease may be described in multiple ways. By using synonym information, synonymous words can be accurately identified, and accurate information and comparison results can be shown. In this embodiment, synonyms are referenced in the comparison step (S30), but they may also be referenced in each structuring step (S20) and comparison step (S30), and the synonym reference step (S70) may be performed in individual steps such as the structuring step (S20) and comparison step (S30). The record organization device in this embodiment is any of the record organization devices described above, characterized by referencing synonyms.

[0031] Figures 20, 21, and 22 illustrate a record-keeping method in one embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a dictionary 70 is used that stores synonyms for each user or field. Fields include external appointments, internal appointments, personal matters, etc. Alternatively, they may include fields such as fashion, hobbies, technology fields, or medical fields.

[0032] As shown in Figure 20, fields can be classified using hierarchical concepts. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 21, users can be classified using hierarchical concepts by grouping them. Alternatively, as shown in Figure 22, users can be classified as belonging to a predetermined field 1, such as User 1 and User 2. For example, the word "body" may refer to the human body in apparel, but to the car body in car manufacturers. By referring to dictionary information for each user or field, more accurate comparisons can be made. The record-keeping device in this embodiment is one of the record-keeping devices described above, characterized by having a dictionary that stores synonyms for each user or field. As shown in Figure 12C, the control unit 60 includes a dictionary 70. The dictionary may also refer to one located outside the recording device.

[0033] Figure 23 shows a record organization method in one embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment includes a synonym correction step (S71) in which synonyms are corrected based on input from the user.

[0034] Specifically, after the presentation step (S40), the process proceeds to the synonym correction instruction step (S72). For example, if a user who reported in the record organization method in the comparison step (S30) that "body and vehicle body are different" instructs a synonym such as "body and vehicle body are the same. Add it to the dictionary," the synonym correction instruction step (S72) interprets this as an instruction to correct a synonym. The process then proceeds to the synonym correction step (S71), where "body" and "vehicle body" are recorded as synonyms in the dictionary 70, etc. After that, the process proceeds again to the structuring step (S20) and comparison step (S30), and the comparison results based on the corrected synonym information are presented in the presentation step (S40). In this way, feedback from the user makes the synonym information more accurate, and more accurate comparison results can be shown to the user. The record organization device in this embodiment is any of the record organization devices described above, characterized in that it has a synonym correction unit that corrects the synonyms based on input from the user. As shown in Figure 12D, the dictionary 70 includes a synonym correction unit 71. The synonym correction unit may be located outside the dictionary.

[0035] Figure 24 shows the hierarchical relationships of concepts in a structure used in a record-keeping method in one embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, conceptual data showing the hierarchical relationships of concepts is referenced, and the comparison results include the hierarchical relationships of concepts. This allows for more accurate comparison results, for example, when considering a vehicle body, even if the same metal body is used, it can be shown as an aluminum body, which is a more specific subconcept, thus facilitating smoother technical considerations. The record-keeping device in this embodiment is any of the record-keeping devices described above, characterized in that it references conceptual data showing the hierarchical relationships of concepts, and the comparison results include the hierarchical relationships of concepts.

[0036] Figure 25 shows the configuration of a record organization device 1 in one embodiment of the present invention. Figures 26, 27, 28, and 29 show the operation of the operating unit 50 in one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 25, in this embodiment, the record organization device 1 further comprises an operating unit 50. The operating unit 50 comprises an operating power supply unit 51, an operating control unit 52, an arm drive unit 53, and a main body movement unit 54. The operating power supply unit 51 is connected to the operating control unit 52, the arm drive unit 53, and the main body movement unit 54 and supplies power. The operating control unit 52 is connected to the arm drive unit 53 and the main body movement unit 54 and controls their respective operations. The arm drive unit 53 and the main body movement unit 54 drive the arm 56 and the main body 55, respectively. The presentation unit 40 presents size, speed, etc., by means of rotation, flashing, etc., of the arm 56 and main body 55, in addition to presentation by voice or text information, based on the operation of the operating unit 50.

[0037] In the example shown in Figure 26, the humanoid device having a main body 55 indicates its size by extending its two arms 56. Alternatively, it can indicate that the schedule is free and not booked with other appointments. In the example shown in Figure 27, the humanoid device indicates height, vertical movement, and the speed of vertical movement by moving its arms 56 up and down.

[0038] In the example shown in Figure 28, the humanoid device moves along with its main body 55 to indicate the direction and speed of movement. In the example shown in Figure 29, the humanoid device rotates along with its main body 55 to indicate the direction and speed of rotation. The record organization device in this embodiment is any of the record organization devices described above, characterized in that it has an operating unit, and the operating unit presents information by means of an action other than presentation by voice or text information. In addition to the action of the operating unit, the presentation unit may also present information by voice or text information.

[0039] One embodiment is a record organization program that performs each of the steps described above. Figure 30 shows an example of the configuration of the record organization program. The explanation of each step is the same as in Figure 1, so the explanation is omitted. Needless to say, other steps and configurations described above may be added.

[0040] In one embodiment, this is a program to make the above-described record organization device 1 function as the record organization device 1 described in any of the above. The figures are the same as the figures that explain each of the above steps and are therefore omitted. Needless to say, other steps and configurations described above may be added. In one embodiment, this is a record organization program to make the computer execute each of the above steps, and it operates by instructions from the CPU that execute the program expanded from non-volatile memory onto RAM. In one embodiment, this is a record organization program to make the input unit 10, the structuring unit 20, the recording unit included in the control unit 60, and the presentation unit 40 function as the respective means of the above-described record organization device 1. In one embodiment, this is a record organization program to make the input unit 10, the structuring unit 20, the recording unit included in the control unit 60, the presentation unit 40, and the operation unit 50 function as the respective means of the above-described record organization device 1. In one embodiment, this is a recording medium on which these programs are recorded.

[0041] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and it goes without saying that it includes various embodiments without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, each step may be rearranged or multiple steps may be provided, as long as it does not contradict the spirit of the present application. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0042] 1 Recording and organization device 10 Input unit 11 User identification unit within input unit 12 Person-specific optimization unit 20 Structuring unit 30 Comparison unit 31 Search unit 32 Search result recording unit 33 Comparison target structuring unit 34 Top-rank extraction unit 40 Presentation unit 41 Correction acceptance unit 50 Operation unit 51 Operation power supply unit 52 Operation control unit 53 Arm drive unit 54 Main unit movement unit 55 Main unit 56 Arm 60 Control unit 61 CPU 62 Program storage area 63 Data storage area 70 Dictionary 71 Synonym correction unit

Claims

1. A method for structuring and recording input information, comprising: an input step in which the input unit inputs a user's utterance; a structuring step in which the structuring unit creates a structured record by fitting the user's utterance inputted in the input step into a predetermined structure and stores the structured record in the recording unit; a presentation step in which a presentation unit presents at least a part of the structured record to a user; The structure has a tree structure composed of a plurality of hierarchical levels, a comparison step, which is performed after the structuring step, of generating a comparison result by comparing the structured record with reference to other information; A record organization method, wherein the presenting step presents at least a part of the comparison results.

2. The comparison step includes a search step for searching information about the structured records; 2. The record organizing method according to claim 1, further comprising a search result recording step of recording search result information that is the result of the search.

3. 3. The record organization method according to claim 2, wherein said comparison step further comprises a structuring step after said search result recording step, in which said search result information is structured.

4. 3. The method for organizing records according to claim 2, wherein the comparison step includes, after the search result recording step, a top extraction step for extracting a portion of the search result information, and a structuring step for structuring the search result information.

5. 5. The method of claim 2, wherein the comparison result includes a difference between the structured record and the other information.

6. 6. The method for organizing records according to claim 1, wherein in said input step, a sentence is input instead of a user's speech.

7. 7. The method for organizing records according to claim 1, wherein said structuring step divides data into time and non-time data.

8. 8. The method for organizing records according to claim 1, further comprising a confirmation step for accepting corrections after said presenting step.

9. 9. The method for organizing records according to claim 1, wherein the information is presented by a method other than audio or text information, by the operation of the operation unit.

10. 9. The method for organizing records according to claim 1, further comprising the step of referring to concept data indicating the hierarchical relationship of concepts, and the comparison result includes the hierarchical relationship of concepts.

11. 9. A method for organizing records according to claim 1, further comprising a dictionary reference step for referring to synonyms.

12. 12. The method of claim 11, further comprising a dictionary storing synonyms for each user or field.

13. 13. The method for organizing records according to claim 12, further comprising a synonym correction step of correcting said synonyms based on an input from a user.

14. 14. A record organizing device comprising the input unit, the structuring unit, the recording unit, and the presenting unit, and which executes each of the steps recited in any one of claims 1 to 8 and 10 to 13.

15. A record organizing device comprising the operation unit, and executing the steps recited in claim 9.

16. A record organizing program for causing the input unit, the structuring unit, the recording unit, and the presentation unit to function as each of the means of the record organizing device according to claim 14.

17. A record organizing program for causing the input unit, the structuring unit, the recording unit, the presentation unit, and the operation unit to function as each of the means of the record organizing device according to claim 15.

18. A recording medium on which the record organization program according to claim 16 or 17 is recorded.

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