Terminal device and computer program
A terminal device and support system facilitate communication between children and parents by capturing and sharing artwork with evaluations, enhancing self-esteem through regular interaction and analysis, addressing parental work constraints and social media concerns.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2023112930
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-07-10
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-23
AI Technical Summary
The low self-esteem among Japanese children is attributed to a lack of interaction and recognition from parents due to increasing parental work commitments, necessitating technology that supports effective communication between guardians and children.
A terminal device equipped with an imaging and communication system that captures and shares children's artwork with parents, accompanied by parental evaluations, fostering a sense of care and recognition, and includes a support device for analyzing and storing these interactions to enhance self-esteem.
The system increases children's self-esteem by providing regular parental feedback and interaction, promoting independence and understanding of their growth, while addressing concerns about social media misuse and simplifying artwork management.
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Description
[Technical field]
[0001] The present disclosure relates to a terminal device and a computer program. [Background technology]
[0002] According to a report published by UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) in 2020, the happiness level of Japanese children was 20th out of 38 developed countries, and in particular, the mental well-being level was 37th out of 38 countries (see Non-Patent Document 1). It has been pointed out that the reason for the low mental well-being of Japanese children is that children have low self-esteem. [Prior art documents] [Non-patent literature]
[0003] [Non-Patent Document 1] "The World that Affects Children: What Shapes Child Well-Being in the Developed World?", UNICEF Innocenti Report Card 16, Japan Committee for UNICEF, September 2020 (English version), https: / / www.unicef.or.jp / library / pdf / labo_rc16j.pdf Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0004] In order to enhance a child's self-esteem, it is important for them to have experiences in which they are noticed and recognized by those around them. In a situation where the number of dual-income households is increasing, there is a demand for technology that supports communication between parents and children so that parents can take an interest in their children and increase the opportunities to praise them.
[0005] The present disclosure has been made in consideration of such problems, and has as its purpose to provide a technology that supports communication between a guardian and a protected person. [Means for solving the problem]
[0006] In order to solve the above problem, a terminal device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes an imaging device for capturing an image of a protected person holding a work created by the protected person, a communication device for transmitting the image captured by the imaging device to a guardian terminal used by the guardian of the protected person, a display device for displaying evaluation information including an evaluation of the work received from the guardian terminal, an input device for receiving instructions from the protected person, and a processing device for controlling the imaging device, the communication device, the display device, and the input device. The input device includes an imaging button for inputting an instruction to cause the imaging device to capture an image, a transmission button for inputting an instruction to cause the imaging device to transmit the image captured by the imaging device, and an evaluation playback button for inputting an instruction to cause the display device to display the evaluation information.
[0007] Another aspect of the present disclosure is a computer program. This computer program causes a computer to function as an input device control unit that controls an input device provided in a terminal device, and the input device control unit causes a display device to display an image capture button for inputting an instruction to cause an image capture device to capture an image of a protected person who owns a work created by the protected person to capture an image, a transmission button for inputting an instruction to cause an image captured by the image capture device to be transmitted to a guardian terminal used by the guardian of the protected person, and an evaluation playback button for inputting an instruction to cause a display device to display evaluation information including an evaluation of the work received from the guardian terminal, and accepts input to the input device.
[0008] Any combination of the above components, and conversion of the present disclosure into a method, device, system, recording medium, computer program, etc. are also valid aspects of the present disclosure. [Brief description of the drawings]
[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a support system according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram showing the filling of the support method according to the embodiment. [Diagram 3]1 is a diagram showing the appearance of a protected terminal according to an embodiment; [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration of a protected terminal. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration of a parent terminal according to an embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the support device according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] 13 is a diagram showing an example of an analysis result presented from the support device to a parent terminal. FIG. [Figure 8] 13 is a diagram showing an example of an analysis result presented from the support device to a parent terminal. FIG. [Figure 9] 13 is a diagram showing an example of an analysis result presented from the support device to a parent terminal. FIG. [Figure 10] 13 is a diagram showing an example of an analysis result presented from the support device to a parent terminal. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0010] We will explain technologies that support communication between parents and children in order to increase children's self-esteem.
[0011] 1 shows the configuration of a support system 1 according to an embodiment. The support system 1 includes a protected terminal 100 used by a protected person such as a child 3, a guardian terminal 200 used by a guardian such as a parent 4, a support device 300 that supports communication between the protected person and the guardian, and a communication network 2 that connects them so that they can communicate with each other.
[0012] The support system 1 presents a captured image of the child 3 who has an artwork 5 created by the child 3 to the parent 4, and presents the parent 4's evaluation of the artwork 5 to the child 3. This increases the opportunities for the child to feel that the parent is interested in and acknowledged by the child, thereby enhancing the child's sense of self-affirmation and ultimately increasing the child's happiness. The child can have the parent look at his or her artwork and receive words of praise and encouragement even when the parent is out for work or shopping, or when the child is at home with the parent and is busy with housework. In addition, the child is made to capture an image of the artwork, which fosters the child's independence. The parent can enjoy looking at the child's artwork and communicate with the child during breaks from work or housework.
[0013] The support device 300 mediates communication between the protected terminal 100 and the guardian terminal 200, and accumulates captured images, evaluations, and the like. The child 3 can access the support device 300 from the protected terminal 100 and view past captured images and words the parent 4 has spoken to him in the past. This allows the child 3 to recognize his own physical and functional growth, and to enhance his self-affirmation. The parent 4 can also access the support device 300 from the guardian terminal 200 and view past captured images and evaluations. This allows the parent to grasp the child's physical and functional growth, and is useful for designing and building the child's current and future growth environment.
[0014] The support device 300 analyzes the captured images and evaluations stored, and presents the analysis results to the parent terminal 200. The support device 300 may analyze the child's psychological state, such as the child's emotions, interests, and tastes, from, for example, the child's facial expression and complexion in the captured images, the color usage and expression technique of the work, and the child's history of viewing the captured images and the parent's evaluations. The support device 300 may analyze the child's ability and growth level from the quality of the work. This allows parents to understand the child's psychological state, physical growth, and ability growth, and can be used to consider how to interact with the child and to design and build the child's current and future growth environment.
[0015] It is conceivable to give a child a smartphone or tablet terminal with an imaging device and capture images of artwork created by the child on the smartphone or tablet terminal, but social problems caused by children's use of smartphones and tablet terminals, such as bullying using social networking services (SNS) and access to sites that violate public order and morals, have become apparent, and many parents consider it inappropriate to give their children smartphones or tablet terminals. By providing a protected terminal 100 dedicated to achieving the above functions, or a protected terminal 100 using a smartphone or tablet terminal with limited functions, such concerns can be eliminated and parents can allow their children to use the protected terminal 100 with peace of mind.
[0016] Furthermore, by storing captured images and evaluation information of works by the support device 300, children and parents are freed from the need to store, organize, and select a large number of works themselves, and can dispose of the works with peace of mind.
[0017] The captured images may be still images or moving images. Sound may be used in addition to or instead of the captured images to record the work.
[0018] The work may be composed of two-dimensional or three-dimensional objects such as paintings, calligraphy, compositions, crafts, etc. In this case, the work may be recorded with captured images (particularly still images). The work may be composed of audio such as singing, playing a musical instrument, or reciting aloud. In this case, the work may be recorded with audio only, or with audio and captured images (particularly moving images). The work may be composed of audio and movement such as theater, dance, singing, playing a musical instrument, or reciting aloud. In this case, the work may be recorded with audio and captured images (particularly moving images).
[0019] FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram showing the loading of the support method according to the embodiment. When the protected terminal 100 receives an instruction input from the child to capture an image, the terminal captures an image of the child holding the work created by the child, and displays the captured image on the display device (S10). When the protected terminal 100 receives an instruction input from the child to cancel the image capture (Y in S12), the terminal 100 returns to S10 and retakes the image. When the protected terminal 100 receives an instruction input from the child to transmit the captured image (N in S12), the terminal 100 transmits the captured image to the support device 300 (S14). The support device 300 accumulates the received captured image (S16) and transmits it to the guardian terminal 200 (S18). The guardian terminal 200 displays the received captured image on the display device (S20). The recorded information recording the work may be composed of sound, moving images, or sound and moving images in addition to or instead of still images. In this case, the protected terminal 100 records audio and video and transmits them to the support device 300, the support device 300 stores the received audio and video and transmits them to the guardian terminal 200, and the guardian terminal 200 may play back the received audio and video.
[0020] When the guardian terminal 200 receives input of evaluation information from the parent, including an evaluation of the work 5 shown in the captured image (S22), it transmits the evaluation information to the support device 300 (S24). The support device 300 accumulates the received evaluation information (S26) and transmits the evaluation information to the protected terminal 100 (S28). The protected terminal 100 displays the received evaluation information on a display device (S30). The evaluation information may include text data, image data, moving image data, or audio data. If the evaluation information includes audio data, the protected terminal 100 outputs the evaluation information from a speaker.
[0021] 3 shows the appearance of a protected terminal 100 according to an embodiment. The protected terminal 100 includes a display device 102, an imaging device 104, a microphone 105, a speaker 106, input devices 103a, 103b, 103c, 103d, 103e, and 103f (collectively referred to as "input devices 103"), a half mirror 108, and icons 109a, 109b, 109c, 109d, 109e, and 109f (collectively referred to as "icons 109").
[0022] The input device 103 includes a power button 103a, an image capture button 103b, a sound recording button 103c, a cancel button 103d, an evaluation playback button 103e, and a history playback button 103f. The power button 103a inputs an instruction to restore the protected terminal 100 from a sleep state. The image capture button 103b inputs an instruction to cause the image capture device 104 to capture an image and an instruction to cause the captured image to be transmitted to the support device 300. The sound recording button 103c inputs an instruction to cause the microphone 105 to record a voice input thereto and an instruction to cause the recorded voice to be transmitted to the support device 300. The cancel button 103d inputs an instruction to cancel the previous instruction. The evaluation playback button 103e inputs an instruction to cause evaluation information, including an evaluation of the work, to be displayed on the display device 102 and output from the speaker 106. The history playback button 103f inputs an instruction to display the captured image and evaluation information stored in the support device 300 on the display device 102, or to output the recorded voice and evaluation information stored in the support device 300 from the speaker 106. Note that the type and form of the input device 103 are not limited to these.
[0023] The icons 109 are displayed or printed near each of the input devices 103, and represent the functions of each of the input devices 103. An icon 109a that is generally used as an icon for a power button is displayed near the power button 103a. An icon 109b that abstracts the shape of a camera is displayed near the image capture button 103b. An icon 109c that abstracts the shape of a microphone is displayed near the record button 103c. An icon 109d of "x" that indicates negation is displayed near the cancel button 103d. A heart icon 109e that symbolizes happiness is displayed near the rating play button 103e. An icon 109f that represents multiple documents and folders is displayed near the history play button 103f. This allows, for example, even a small child who cannot read letters or has difficulty understanding language to intuitively understand the functions of the input device 103, so that a user interface that is easy for a child to use by himself or herself can be provided. The types and shapes of the icons 109 are not limited to these.
[0024] Each of the input devices 103 can be changed to a visually different state. For example, each of the input devices 103 may be provided with an LED lamp or the like. In this case, each of the input devices 103 may be changed to an off state, a lit state, a blinking state, or the like, or the color may be changeable. A lamp or the like may be provided near the input device 103 or the icon 109. The protected terminal 100 guides the child's operation by making the state of the input device 103 that can be inputted different from the state of the input device 103 that cannot be inputted. This makes it possible to provide a user interface that is easy for a child to use even by himself. If the input device 103 is a virtual button realized by a touch panel or the like, the size or display form of the input device 103 or the icon 109 may be changed.
[0025] After the power button 103a is input, the protected terminal 100 lights up the image capture button 103b, the sound record button 103c, and the history playback button 103f, and turns off the other input devices 103. When the image capture button 103b is input, the protected terminal 100 waits for a time required for the child who input the image capture button 103b to hold the work with both hands and prepare it, for example, for several seconds, and then captures an image with the image capture device 104 and displays the captured image on the display device 102. At this time, the protected terminal 100 lights up the image capture button 103b for inputting an instruction to transmit the captured image to the support device 300 and the cancel button 103d for inputting an instruction to cancel the image capture, and turns off the other input devices 103. In order to encourage the operation of the image capture button 103b, which is thought to be used more frequently than the cancel button 103d, the protected terminal 100 may blink the image capture button 103b. When the capture button 103b is input, the protected terminal 100 transmits the captured image to the support device 300. When the cancel button 103d is input, the protected terminal 100 discards the captured image and waits for the next instruction input.
[0026] When the record button 103c is input, the protected terminal 100 records the voice input to the microphone 105 while the record button 103c is being input. When the record button 103c is released, the protected terminal 100 outputs the recorded voice from the speaker 106. At this time, the protected terminal 100 lights up the record button 103c for inputting an instruction to transmit the recorded voice to the support device 300 and the cancel button 103d for inputting an instruction to cancel the recording. In order to encourage the operation of the record button 103c, which is thought to be used more frequently than the cancel button 103d, the protected terminal 100 may blink the record button 103c. When the record button 103c is input, the protected terminal 100 transmits the recorded voice to the support device 300. When the cancel button 103d is input, the protected terminal 100 discards the recorded voice and waits for the next instruction to be input.
[0027] When the history playback button 103f is pressed, the protected terminal 100 requests the support device 300 to transmit captured images, recorded voices, evaluation information, and the like stored in the support device 300. The protected terminal 100 displays the captured images and evaluation information received from the support device 300 on the display device 102, and outputs the recorded voices and evaluation information from the speaker 106.
[0028] The protected terminal 100 inquires of the support device 300 at a predetermined timing, for example, periodically at predetermined time intervals, whether or not evaluation information has been received, and lights or blinks the evaluation playback button 103e if evaluation information has been received. When the evaluation playback button 103e is input, the protected terminal 100 receives evaluation information from the support device 300, and outputs the received evaluation information from the display device 102 or the speaker 106.
[0029] Since a half mirror 108 is provided on the front of the protected terminal 100, the protected terminal 100 can be used as a mirror while the display device 102 is turned off. This enhances the child's independence. The child can check his / her own appearance using the half mirror 108 before holding the work and taking an image.
[0030] The protected terminal 100 may be a dedicated terminal device, or may be realized by using a smartphone or a tablet terminal. In the former case, the input device 103 may be a physical button provided around the display device 102, or may be a virtual button realized by a touch panel. In the latter case, the input device 103 may be a physical button provided on an outer frame into which a smartphone or tablet terminal is fitted, or may be a virtual button realized by a touch panel of a smartphone, tablet terminal, or the like.
[0031] The protected terminal 100 may be configured so that the installation position can be changed as the child grows. For example, the protected terminal 100 may have a mounting means on the back that can be attached to a wall or a mounting board by magnetism or engagement so that the installation position can be changed from the eye height of an average child to the eye height of an average adult. The protected terminal 100 may be provided so as to be slidable along a rail installed in the height direction.
[0032] 4 shows a functional configuration of the protected terminal 100. The protected terminal 100 includes a communication device 101, a display device 102, an input device 103, an imaging device 104, a microphone 105, a speaker 106, a storage device 107, and a processing device 110.
[0033] The communication device 101 controls communication with other devices via the communication network 2. The communication device 101 may perform communication by any communication method, such as wired or wireless. The display device 102 displays a screen generated by the processing device 110. The display device 102 may be a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, or the like. The input device 103 transmits an instruction input by a child who is the user to the processing device 110. The input device 103 may be a physical button, a touch pad, or the like. The display device 102 and the input device 103 may be implemented as a touch panel. The microphone 105 inputs voice. The speaker 106 outputs voice. The storage device 107 stores programs, data, and the like used by the processing device 110. The storage device 107 may be a semiconductor memory, a hard disk, or the like.
[0034] The processing device 110 includes an imaging control unit 111, an imaging image transmission unit 112, an audio recording control unit 113, an audio recording transmission unit 114, an evaluation information receiving unit 115, an evaluation information presenting unit 116, an accumulated information receiving unit 117, an accumulated information presenting unit 118, and an input device control unit 119. These components are realized as hardware by any circuit, a computer CPU, a memory, or other LSI. These components are realized as software by a program loaded into a memory. Here, functional blocks realized by the cooperation of these components are depicted. Therefore, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that these functional blocks can be realized in various forms, such as hardware only or a combination of hardware and software.
[0035] The imaging control unit 111 controls imaging by the imaging device 104. When the imaging button 103b is input, the imaging control unit 111 waits for a time required for the child to hold the work with both hands and prepare it, for example, for several seconds, and then captures an image by the imaging device 104 and displays the captured image on the display device 102. When the imaging button 103b is input again, the captured image transmission unit 112 transmits the captured image to the support device 300. When the cancel button 103d is input, the imaging control unit 111 discards the captured image.
[0036] When an image is captured, the image capture control unit 111 may receive from the child a self-evaluation of the work, information on the child's physical and mental states, current events such as weather and events, and the like. The self-evaluation may be a self-grading on two or more levels. The self-evaluation may be an identifier attached to a work that the child thinks is particularly well done and that the child would like his / her parents to see. The information on the physical and mental states may be selected from two or more options. The current events information may be expressed by voice. The captured image transmission unit 112 transmits the information received from the child to the support device 300 in association with the captured image.
[0037] The recording control unit 113 controls the recording of the voice input to the microphone 105. When the record button 103c is pressed, the recording control unit 113 records the voice input to the microphone 105 while the record button 103c is pressed. When the record button 103c is released, the recording control unit 113 outputs the recorded voice from the speaker 106. When the record button 103c is pressed again, the recorded voice sending unit 114 sends the recorded voice to the support device 300. When the cancel button 103d is pressed, the recording control unit 113 discards the recorded voice. The recording control unit 113 may record the voice input to the microphone 105 for a predetermined time after the record button 103c is pressed or until the record button 103c is pressed again.
[0038] The recording control unit 113, like the imaging control unit 111, may receive from the child, when recording the voice, information about the child's self-evaluation of the work, information about the child's physical and mental state, current information about the weather, events, etc. The recorded voice sending unit 114 sends the information received from the child to the support device 300 in association with the recorded voice.
[0039] The evaluation information receiving unit 115 inquires of the support device 300 whether evaluation information has been received at a predetermined timing, for example, periodically at predetermined time intervals. When the evaluation playback button 103e is input, the evaluation information receiving unit 115 receives evaluation information from the support device 300. The evaluation information presenting unit 116 outputs the received evaluation information from the display device 102 or the speaker 106.
[0040] When the history playback button 103f is pressed, the stored information receiving unit 117 requests the support device 300 to transmit the captured image, recorded voice, evaluation information, etc. stored in the support device 300, and receives the captured image, recorded voice, evaluation information, etc. from the support device 300. The stored information presenting unit 118 displays the captured image and evaluation information received from the support device 300 on the display device 102, and outputs the recorded voice and evaluation information from the speaker 106.
[0041] The input device control unit 119 controls the state of the input device 103. As described above, the input device control unit 119 controls lamps and the like provided on the input device 103 according to the child's operation status and the reception status of evaluation information, and visually changes the input device 103 to a different state. When the input device 103 is realized by virtual buttons, the input device control unit 119 displays a power button 103a, an image capture button 103b, a sound record button 103c, a cancel button 103d, an evaluation playback button 103e, and a history playback button 103f on the display device 102. The image capture button 103b also serves as a transmission button for inputting an instruction to transmit the captured image to the guardian terminal 200. When the input device control unit 119 accepts an instruction input to the input device 103 such as a touch pad, it determines which button has been input based on the input position.
[0042] 5 shows a functional configuration of a parent terminal 200 according to an embodiment. The parent terminal 200 includes a communication device 201, a display device 202, an input device 203, an imaging device 204, a microphone 205, a speaker 206, a storage device 207, and a processing device 210. The parent terminal 200 may be a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone terminal, a smartphone, or a tablet terminal, or may be a device such as a personal computer.
[0043] The communication device 201 controls communication with other devices via the communication network 2. The communication device 201 may perform communication by any communication method, such as wired or wireless. The display device 202 displays a screen generated by the processing device 210. The display device 202 may be a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, or the like. The input device 203 transmits an instruction input by the guardian, who is the user, to the processing device 210. The input device 203 may be a physical button, a touch pad, or the like. The display device 202 and the input device 203 may be implemented as a touch panel. The microphone 205 inputs voice. The speaker 206 outputs voice. The storage device 207 stores programs, data, and the like used by the processing device 210. The storage device 207 may be a semiconductor memory, a hard disk, or the like.
[0044] The processing device 210 includes a captured image receiving unit 211, a captured image display unit 212, a recorded voice receiving unit 213, a recorded voice output unit 214, an evaluation information acquiring unit 215, an evaluation information transmitting unit 216, an accumulated information receiving unit 217, an accumulated information presenting unit 218, an analysis result receiving unit 219, and an analysis result presenting unit 220. These components are realized as hardware by any circuit, a computer CPU, a memory, or other LSI. These components are realized as software by a program loaded into a memory. Here, functional blocks realized by the cooperation of these components are depicted. Therefore, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that these functional blocks can be realized in various forms, such as hardware only or a combination of hardware and software.
[0045] The captured image receiving section 211 receives the captured images captured by the child from the support device 300. The captured image display section 212 displays the captured images received by the captured image receiving section 211 on the display device 202.
[0046] The recorded voice receiving unit 213 receives the recorded voice recorded by the child from the support device 300. The recorded voice output unit 214 outputs the recorded voice received by the recorded voice receiving unit 213 from the speaker 206.
[0047] The evaluation information acquisition unit 215 acquires the parent's evaluation of the work created by the child. The evaluation may be text, images, pictograms, symbols, etc. inputted by the input device 203, or may be voice, etc. inputted by the microphone 205. The evaluation information transmission unit 216 transmits the evaluation information acquired by the evaluation information acquisition unit 215 to the support device 300.
[0048] The accumulated information receiving unit 217 requests the support device 300 to transmit captured images, recorded voice, evaluation information, etc., that are accumulated in the support device 300, and receives the captured images, recorded voice, evaluation information, etc. from the support device 300. The accumulated information presenting unit 218 displays the captured images and evaluation information received by the accumulated information receiving unit 217 on the display device 202, and outputs the recorded voice and evaluation information from the speaker 206.
[0049] The analysis result receiving unit 219 receives the results of analysis of captured images, recorded voices, and the like stored in the support device 300 from the support device 300. The analysis result presenting unit 220 outputs the analysis results received by the analysis result receiving unit 219 from the display device 202 or the speaker 206. Details of the analysis will be described later.
[0050] 6 shows a functional configuration of a support device 300 according to an embodiment. The support device 300 includes a communication device 301, a storage device 350, and a processing device 310. The support device 300 may be a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone terminal, a smartphone, or a tablet terminal, or may be a personal computer or a server device.
[0051] The communication device 301 controls communication with other devices via the communication network 2. The communication device 301 may perform communication by any communication method, such as wired or wireless.
[0052] The storage device 350 stores programs, data, etc. used by the processing device 310. The storage device 350 may be a semiconductor memory, a hard disk, etc. The storage device 350 includes a captured image storage unit 351, a recorded sound storage unit 352, an evaluation information storage unit 353, and a browsing history storage unit 354.
[0053] The captured image storage unit 351 stores captured images captured by the protected terminal 100. The recorded audio storage unit 352 stores recorded audio recorded by the protected terminal 100. The evaluation information storage unit 353 stores evaluation information acquired by the guardian terminal 200. The viewing history storage unit 354 stores a history of the child viewing the captured images stored in the captured image storage unit 351, the recorded audio stored in the recorded audio storage unit 352, and the evaluation information stored in the evaluation information storage unit 353.
[0054] The processing device 310 includes a captured image transfer unit 311, a captured image storage unit 312, a recorded voice transfer unit 313, a recorded voice storage unit 314, an evaluation information transfer unit 315, an evaluation information storage unit 316, an stored information transmission unit 317, an analysis unit 318, and an analysis result transmission unit 319. These components are realized as hardware by any circuit, a computer CPU, a memory, or other LSI. These components are realized as software by a program loaded into a memory. Here, functional blocks realized by the cooperation of these components are depicted. Therefore, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that these functional blocks can be realized in various forms, such as hardware only or a combination of hardware and software.
[0055] The captured image transfer section 311 transfers the captured image received from the protected terminal 100 to the guardian terminal 200. The captured image storage section 312 stores the captured image received from the protected terminal 100 in the captured image holding section 351.
[0056] The recorded voice transferring unit 313 transfers the recorded voice received from the protected terminal 100 to the guardian terminal 200. The recorded voice storing unit 314 stores the recorded voice received from the protected terminal 100 in the recorded voice holding unit 352.
[0057] The evaluation information transferring unit 315 transfers the evaluation information received from the guardian terminal 200 to the protected terminal 100. The evaluation information storage unit 316 stores the evaluation information received from the guardian terminal 200 in the evaluation information holding unit 353. When the evaluation information transferring unit 315 receives an inquiry from the protected terminal 100 about whether evaluation information has been received, the evaluation information transferring unit 315 may respond about whether evaluation information has been received. The evaluation information transferring unit 315 may transmit the evaluation information when requested to receive evaluation information by the protected terminal 100.
[0058] When the protected terminal 100 or the guardian terminal 200 requests transmission of accumulated information such as captured images stored in the captured image storage unit 351, recorded sounds stored in the recorded sound storage unit 352, and evaluation information stored in the evaluation information storage unit 353, the accumulated information transmission unit 317 reads out and transmits the accumulated information from the captured image storage unit 351, the recorded sound storage unit 352, and the evaluation information storage unit 353. The accumulated information transmission unit 317 records the history of the child's browsing of the accumulated information from the protected terminal 100 in the browsing history storage unit 354. If the work recorded in the captured images or recorded sounds is a test or teaching material, the accumulated information transmission unit 317 may repeatedly transmit the information to the protected terminal 100 with emphasis on the parts that the child should remember. This can improve the child's memory.
[0059] The analysis unit 318 analyzes the captured images, recorded voices, evaluation information, etc. The analysis result transmission unit 319 transmits the analysis results by the analysis unit 318 to the parent terminal 200. This allows the parent to accurately grasp the daily condition and growth of the child.
[0060] The analysis unit 318 may analyze the captured image, recorded sound, and evaluation information each time the captured image, recorded sound, and evaluation information are received. The analysis unit 318 may read and analyze the captured image stored in the captured image storage unit 351, the recorded sound stored in the recorded sound storage unit 352, and the evaluation information stored in the evaluation information storage unit 353 at a predetermined timing or in response to a request from the parent terminal 200.
[0061] The analysis unit 318 may analyze an image of the child captured in the captured image. The analysis unit 318 may use image recognition technology or trained AI to determine the child's emotions, tastes, interests, satisfaction with the work, and achievement level from the child's facial expression, complexion, posture, and the like. The analysis unit 318 may associate the analysis result with the captured image and store it in the captured image storage unit 351, so that it can be used as a search key, etc. The analysis result transmission unit 319 may transmit the analysis result to the parent terminal 200 together with the captured image.
[0062] The analysis unit 318 may analyze the image of the work shown in the captured image. The analysis unit 318 may use image recognition technology or trained AI to determine the child's emotions, tastes, interests, satisfaction with the work, achievement level, work category, and skill level for creating the work from the color, shape, size, and contents of the work. The analysis unit 318 may associate the analysis result with the captured image and store it in the captured image storage unit 351, so that it can be used as a search key, etc. The analysis result transmission unit 319 may transmit the analysis result to the parent terminal 200 together with the captured image.
[0063] The analysis unit 318 may analyze the child's voice recorded in the recorded audio. The analysis unit 318 may use voice recognition technology or trained AI to determine the child's emotions, tastes, interests, satisfaction with the work, and level of achievement from the child's tone of voice and use of language. The analysis unit 318 may associate the analysis results with the recorded audio and store them in the recorded audio storage unit 352, making them available as a search key, etc. The analysis result transmission unit 319 may transmit the analysis results to the parent terminal 200 together with the recorded audio.
[0064] The analysis unit 318 may analyze the voice of the work recorded in the recorded audio. The analysis unit 318 may use voice recognition technology or trained AI to determine the child's emotions, tastes, interests, satisfaction with the work, achievement level, category of the work, and skill level for creating the work from the pitch, length, and content of the work. The analysis unit 318 may associate the analysis results with the recorded audio and store them in the recorded audio storage unit 352, making them available as a search key, etc. The analysis result transmission unit 319 may transmit the analysis results to the parent terminal 200 together with the recorded audio.
[0065] The analysis unit 318 may analyze the child's physical changes, psychological changes, changes in the skill of creating works, etc., from multiple captured images and recorded voices created at different times. The analysis result transmission unit 319 may transmit to the parent terminal 200 the analysis results in which captured images of multiple works are displayed in chronological order for each category of works (painting, crafts, calligraphy, etc.). The analysis result transmission unit 319 may transmit to the parent terminal 200 the analysis results in which the time-series changes in the level of skill of creating works are graphed for each category of works.
[0066] The analysis unit 318 may analyze the browsing history of the accumulated information stored in the browsing history storage unit 354, the frequency of use of the protected terminal 100, etc. The analysis result transmission unit 319 may transmit the analysis result in which the evaluation information frequently viewed by the child is listed to the guardian terminal 200. The analysis result transmission unit 319 may transmit the analysis result in which the frequency of use of the protected terminal 100 and the browsing history of the accumulated information are listed or graphed to the guardian terminal 200.
[0067] The analysis unit 318 may analyze the degree of the child's independence from the frequency with which the child uses the protected terminal 100, the frequency with which works are created, the browsing history of the accumulated information stored in the browsing history storage unit 354, etc. The analysis result transmission unit 319 may transmit to the guardian terminal 200 the analysis result in which the frequency with which the protected terminal 100 is used, the frequency with which works are created, the frequency with which the accumulated information is viewed, etc. are graphed.
[0068] The analysis unit 318 may select educational materials, products, services, etc. that suit the child's physical condition, emotions, tastes, interests, skill level for creating a work, etc. The analysis unit 318 may select educational materials, products, services, etc. by referring to a database that stores information such as the child's physical condition, emotions, tastes, interests, skill level for creating a work, etc., in association with information on the proposed educational materials, products, services, etc. The analysis result transmission unit 319 may transmit advice, suggestions, etc. obtained from experts who have viewed the child's work to the parent terminal 200.
[0069] The analysis result transmission unit 319 may transmit information on the teaching materials, products, services, etc. selected by the analysis unit 318 to the protected terminal 100. The protected terminal 100 may acquire and execute an application for providing the teaching materials or services selected by the analysis unit 318.
[0070] The analysis unit 318 may acquire information indicating the usage status of other educational materials used by the child, and analyze the acquired information. The analysis unit 318 may determine whether or not independence can be enhanced by using the protected terminal 100, based on the usage status of other educational materials, etc. The analysis result transmission unit 319 may suggest to a child or his / her parent, whose independence is determined to be enhanced by using the protected terminal 100, to use the protected terminal 100.
[0071] 7 shows an example of the analysis result presented from the support device 300 to the guardian terminal 200. An image showing the child's emotions and the child's skill level are displayed together with the captured image captured by the protected terminal 100. This allows the parent to accurately grasp the child's daily condition and growth.
[0072] 8 shows an example of the analysis result presented from the support device 300 to the guardian terminal 200. A graph showing the time change of the child's skill level analyzed from the works captured in the multiple captured images captured by the protected terminal 100 and a graph showing the time change of the average skill level of children are displayed. This allows the parent to accurately grasp the growth of the child's skill and the child's skill level. The graph showing the time change of the child's skill level may be analyzed and presented for each category of works.
[0073] FIG. 9 shows an example of the analysis result presented from the support device 300 to the guardian terminal 200. A list of evaluation comments by guardians that were frequently viewed by the child is displayed. This allows the parent to know which evaluation comments the child found pleasing and to know what to say to the child to enhance the child's self-esteem. A list of functions of the protected terminal 100 that were frequently used by the child is displayed. This allows the parent to know the child's tastes and interests. A graph showing the change over time in the frequency of use of the protected terminal 100 by the child and a graph showing the change over time in the frequency of use by an average child are displayed. This allows the parent to accurately understand the growth of the child's independence and a comparison with other children.
[0074] 10 shows an example of the analysis result presented from the support device 300 to the parent terminal 200. A list of works that the child has requested the parent to see and a list of teaching materials recommended by the analysis unit 318 are displayed. This can enhance the child's independence and enable the parent to accurately grasp the areas in which the child is interested and confident. It can also effectively improve the child's abilities.
[0075] Although the present disclosure has been described above based on the embodiments, the embodiments merely illustrate the principles and applications of the present invention. Furthermore, the embodiments can be modified in many ways and with different arrangements without departing from the spirit of the present invention as defined in the claims.
[0076] A part or all of the functions of the support device 300 may be realized by the protected terminal 100 or the guardian terminal 200. For example, the captured image, recorded voice, and evaluation information may be transmitted and received directly between the protected terminal 100 and the guardian terminal 200 without going through the support device 300. Also, the captured image storage unit 351, the recorded voice storage unit 352, the evaluation information storage unit 353, and the accumulated information transmission unit 317 may be provided in the protected terminal 100 or the guardian terminal 200. Also, the analysis unit 318 and the analysis result transmission unit 319 may be provided in the protected terminal 100 or the guardian terminal 200. When all of the functions of the support device 300 are realized by the protected terminal 100 or the guardian terminal 200, the support system 1 does not need to include the support device 300. [Explanation of symbols]
[0077] 1...support system, 3...child, 4...parent, 5...work, 100...protected terminal, 101...communication device, 102...display device, 103...input device, 103a...power button, 103b...image capture button, 103c...recording button, 103d...cancel button, 103e...rating playback button, 103f...history playback button, 104...image capture device, 105...microphone, 106...speaker, 107...storage device, 108...hardware mirror, 109...icon, 110...processing device, 111...imaging control unit, 112...captured image transmission unit, 113...audio recording control unit, 114...recorded audio transmission unit, 115...evaluation information receiving unit, 116...evaluation information presenting unit, 117...stored information receiving unit, 118...stored information presenting unit, 119...input device control unit, 200...parent terminal, 201...communication device, 202...display unit, 203...input device, 204...imaging device , 205... microphone, 206... speaker, 207... storage device, 210... processing device, 211... captured image receiving unit, 212... captured image display unit, 213... recorded voice receiving unit, 214... recorded voice output unit, 215... evaluation information acquisition unit, 216... evaluation information transmission unit, 217... stored information receiving unit, 218... stored information presentation unit, 219... analysis result receiving unit, 220... analysis result presentation unit, 300... support device, 301... communication device device, 310... processing device, 311... captured image transfer section, 312... captured image storage section, 313... recorded audio transfer section, 314... recorded audio storage section, 315... rating information transfer section, 316... rating information storage section, 317... stored information transmission section, 318... analysis section, 319... analysis result transmission section, 350... storage device, 351... captured image holding section, 352... recorded audio holding section, 353... rating information holding section, 354... browsing history holding section.
Claims
1. an imaging device for capturing an image of a protected person holding a work created by the protected person; a communication device for transmitting the image captured by the imaging device to a guardian terminal used by the guardian of the protected person; a display device for displaying evaluation information including an evaluation of the work received from the parent terminal; an input device for receiving instructions from the protected person; a processing device for controlling the imaging device, the communication device, the display device, and the input device; Equipped with The input device is an image capture button for inputting an instruction to cause the image capture device to capture an image; a transmission button for inputting an instruction to transmit an image captured by the imaging device; a rating playback button for inputting an instruction to display the rating information on the display device; Includes Terminal device.
2. Each of the input devices is configured to be changeable to a visually different state. The terminal device according to claim 1 .
3. The processing device sets the state of the input device that is enabled for input to a state different from the state of the input device that is disabled for input. The terminal device according to claim 2.
4. the input device further includes a cancel button for inputting an instruction to discard the image captured by the imaging device; a lamp is provided near each of the input devices; After the imaging device captures an image, the processing device turns on the lamp near the cancel button and blinks the lamp near the send button. The terminal device according to claim 3.
5. The image capture button and the transmission button are implemented by the same button. The terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
6. An icon representing the function of each of the input devices is provided adjacent to each of the input devices. The terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
7. The height of the installation position can be changed The terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
8. Equipped with a half mirror on the front The terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
9. Computer, An input device control unit that controls an input device provided in a terminal device Functioning as a The input device control unit an image capture button for inputting an instruction to capture an image of a protected person who is in possession of a work created by the protected person to an image capture device; a transmission button for inputting an instruction to transmit the image captured by the imaging device to a guardian terminal used by the guardian of the protected person; a rating playback button for inputting an instruction to display rating information including the rating of the work received from the parent terminal on a display device; on a display device and receives input to the input device. Computer program.