System for assisting creation of inventor draft

Abstract

To automatically finish an inventor draft of an idea proposed by an inventor at a level where filing of a patent application can be requested to a patent attorney or the like.SOLUTION: Provided is a system for assisting creation of an inventor draft by transmitting a command to form an inquiry to an inventor, to external generative AI on the basis of an idea inputted by the inventor, presenting an inquiry received from the generative AI to the inventor, and prompting the inventor to input an answer to the inquiry. In addition, the transmission of the command, the reception of the inquiry, and the input of an answer from the inventor are performed repeatedly step by step in order to fulfill items necessary to create the inventor draft. Furthermore, the system for assisting creation of the inventor draft forms the command to the external generative AI by referring to a patent map stored in a database.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a support system for materializing an inventor's idea and completing it into an inventor's manuscript. [Background technology]

[0002] Previously, a system was proposed that uses machine learning to create specifications based on claims created by humans, as described in Patent Document 1. Also, as shown in Patent Document 2, a system was proposed that accepts items necessary for generating patent documents, compares them with prior art documents extracted by the system, and generates the differences as the specification of a patent application.

[0003] However, all of these inventions were not submitted for patent application after the invention was clearly shown by the inventor. It is used at the stage of preparing the specification. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Special Publication No. 2020-510270 [Patent Document 2] Patent No. 6618104 Specification Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] On the other hand, the idea created by an inventor is initially vague and unclear, and many steps must be taken before a patent application can be filed. For example, in many companies and research institutes, the idea created by an inventor is often compiled into a document called an inventor's manuscript or invention proposal, which is then disclosed to a patent attorney, etc., who then prepares the patent application specification.

[0006] However, inventors at companies and other organizations are often busy and may not be accustomed to preparing the above-mentioned inventor manuscripts, so there are many cases in which they create valuable ideas but neglect to prepare an inventor manuscript, and many of these ideas end up being buried before they even reach the patent application process.

[0007] In addition, with the recent emergence of generative AI, it is no longer impossible for inventors to communicate with AI to clarify and deepen issues, etc. However, it takes considerable experience and skill for general engineers to use generative AI to complete an inventor's manuscript, which not only results in variability due to individual differences, but also requires effort and trial and error, making it difficult for busy engineers who are inexperienced in realizing inventions to solve their problems.

[0008] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention aims to provide a system that uses generation AI to easily turn ideas proposed by inventors into inventions, and supports inventors in finishing their manuscripts to a level that can be submitted to a patent attorney for patent application. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The inventor manuscript creation support system of the present invention is characterized by sending an instruction to an external generation AI to form questions for the inventor based on an idea input by the inventor, presenting the questions received from the generation AI to the inventor, and prompting the inventor to enter answers to the questions.

[0010] The above-mentioned sending of commands, receiving of questions, and input of responses from the inventor are repeated in stages to complete the items required for creating the inventor's manuscript.

[0011] Furthermore, the inventor manuscript preparation support system is characterized by forming instructions for an external generating AI by referring to a patent map stored in a database.

[0012] The inventor manuscript preparation support system is also characterized by issuing an instruction to an external generation AI to create questions by referring to the database.

[0013] Furthermore, the above patent map is characterized in that it is created for each specific technical field or each specific applicant.

[0014] In addition, the above patent map is a matrix map with two axes: technology classification and issue, and each square is assigned a patent that corresponds to the technology classification and issue.

[0015] Furthermore, the technology classification is characterized by being a technology concept extracted from the specification manuscript. Effect of the Invention

[0016] According to the inventor manuscript preparation support system of the present invention, by efficiently utilizing external generation AI, the ideas created by the inventor can be easily turned into an inventor manuscript of a level that can be presented to patent attorneys, etc. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of an inventor manuscript preparation support system according to the present invention; [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing the operation steps executed in the inventor manuscript preparation support system of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing details of the operational steps executed in the inventor manuscript preparation support system of the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 is a diagram showing an example of a database creation flow and a patent information matrix included in the inventor manuscript creation support system of the present invention. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS EXAMPLES

[0018] Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the present invention. In Fig. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes an inventor manuscript preparation support system constructed on a cloud server or the like. Reference numeral 2 denotes a processor included in the inventor manuscript preparation support system 1, which controls the entire system and executes operations to support the preparation of an inventor manuscript.

[0019] Also, 3 is a database that accumulates patent information such as a patent map. Note that this database 3 may be constructed outside the system. Furthermore, 4 is a prompt generation device that generates prompts, which are commands to be sent to an external generation AI 10 (ChatGPT, etc.). Note that this prompt generation device 4 may be configured integrally with the arithmetic processing device 1.

[0020] Furthermore, reference numeral 5 denotes a user management device for managing users who use this system. Reference numeral 6 denotes an input UI (user interface) for accessing this system from a user terminal 9 via an Internet line 8. Reference numeral 7 denotes an output UI for transmitting the processing results by the arithmetic processing device 1 to the user terminal 9 via the Internet line 8.

[0021] Next, the operation of this system will be described. A user who is an inventor inputs an idea that he or she has created into the system using a user terminal 9. The input idea is sent to the arithmetic processing device 2 via the Internet line 8 and the input UI 6. The arithmetic processing device 2 sends a command via the prompt generation device 4 to have the generation AI 10 generate questions to finalize the idea into an inventor's manuscript.

[0022] Upon receiving the command, the generation AI 10 generates a first question for the inventor to gradually clarify the idea, and transmits it to the arithmetic processing device 1 as an answer (a question for the inventor). The content of the first question is then transmitted to the user terminal 9 via the output UI 7 and the Internet line 8. The inventor, recognizing this first question, inputs a first answer to the question into the user terminal 9. The input first answer is then transmitted again to the arithmetic processing device 1 via the Internet line 8 and the input UI 6, and is stored as the first entry in the inventor's manuscript.

[0023] Next, the arithmetic processing device 1 sends a command to an external generation AI 10 via the prompt generation device 4 to generate a second question for the inventor. The generation AI 10, having received the command, generates a second question for the inventor and sends it to the arithmetic processing device 1 as an answer. The second question is then sent to the user terminal 9 via the output UI 7 and the Internet line 8. The inventor, recognizing this second question, inputs a second answer to the question into the user terminal 9. The input second answer is then sent again to the arithmetic processing device 1 via the Internet line 8 and the input UI 6, and is stored as a second entry in the inventor's manuscript.

[0024] As described above, the generation of questions by the generation AI 10 and the accumulation of answers by the inventor are repeated until all items in the inventor's manuscript are satisfied, and the calculation processing device 2 displays the completed inventor's manuscript on the user terminal 9 via the output UI 7 and the Internet line 8. The completed inventor's manuscript is sent to a patent attorney at a patent office or other such institution, who finishes it into a specification manuscript that can be filed with the Japan Patent Office.

[0025] In Fig. 1, the questions generated by the generation AI 10 and the items answered by the inventor are exemplified by parameters, detailed structures, diagrams, and modified examples required for concretizing the idea, but they are of course not limited to these items. In addition, the items output as the inventor's manuscript are not limited to those shown in Fig. 1, and it goes without saying that any necessary items will be displayed as appropriate. EXAMPLES

[0026] FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation performed by the inventor manuscript preparation support system 1 using the patent information stored in the database 3 when an idea related to an electronic device is input.

[0027] In S1 of Fig. 2, when an inventor inputs his / her own idea (means for solving the problem), for example, "XX is used for a separator to prevent deterioration of a storage battery," in S2, the processor 1 classifies the category of the invention (idea) based on the patent information accumulated in the database 3. In the case of this Example 2, the idea is device-related, and in S3, the category of the invention is selected from among candidates such as an apparatus, a circuit, software, or a method. Of course, the category candidates are not limited to those mentioned above, and there may be multiple other candidates.

[0028] Next, in S4, prompts (commands) are formed for the generation AI corresponding to each item in order to input detailed structures, circuits, steps, conditions, materials, etc. corresponding to the category, and questions and answers are repeatedly exchanged between the generation AI and the inventor.

[0029] The flow on the right side of Figure 2 (S6 to S9) illustrates a situation in which questions by the generation AI and answers by the inventor are repeated for the case where the category of the invention is a device. By repeating these questions and answers, the inventor's manuscript is completed.

[0030] For example, in S6, the AI ​​asks, "Please list and illustrate all the components (parts, materials) necessary for the device to function," and the inventor answers, "1 is..., 2 is...." Furthermore, in S7, the AI ​​asks, "Please describe the relationships between the above components," and the inventor answers, "1 is formed on top of 2, 1 and 2 are electrically connected, 2 operates in conjunction with the operation of 1, and...."

[0031] In addition, in S8, in response to the question from the generation AI of "Please enter the values, parameters, and materials necessary for operation," the inventor answers with "The thickness of 1 is 1 to 2 μm, and the composition of 2 is XX%," etc. Furthermore, in S9, in response to the question from the generation AI of "Please enter any modified or alternative examples," the inventor answers with "The same effect can be achieved by changing 1 and 2 to 3 and 4," etc. Then, in S10, by integrating these, the inventor's manuscript is completed.

[0032] Figure 4 shows an example of patent information stored in database 3 used in this case study, where technical classification, issues, technology concepts, etc. are extracted from application specifications stored in a company's own patent information database using natural language processing, and then the information is organized into a matrix based on technical classification and issues. By using such patent information, when generating prompts for the generation AI, it is possible to generate efficient and highly accurate instructions with a narrower scope. EXAMPLES

[0033] Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the exchange between questions posed by the generating AI and the inventor's answers in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, when an idea is vague and cannot be clearly written, assistance is provided through dialogue with the generating AI, and the inventor's manuscript is created through the process shown in embodiment 2.

[0034] In this embodiment, a pattern is disclosed in which the generation AI takes the initiative and asks questions first, the inventor answers those questions, and an inventor's manuscript is created.

[0035] For example, in S11, in response to a question from the generating AI such as "Please enter the name of your idea (model, technology, etc.)," ​​the inventor responds with "Data processing status presentation device."

[0036] Next, in S12, the generating AI asks, "In what field will it be used?" and the inventor answers, "Plant management systems."

[0037] Next, in S13, the generating AI asks, "Please describe your current issues," to which the inventor replies, "With conventional devices, it is not possible to monitor the data processing load for each processing step."

[0038] Next, in S14, the generating AI asks, "Please enter your idea for solving the problem," to which the inventor replies, "We have set up a processing status management unit that manages the data processing load status for each data processing step."

[0039] Furthermore, in S15, in response to the question from the generating AI, "Please describe the effect of your idea," the inventor responds, "I can monitor the data processing load for each data processing step."

[0040] Finally, in S16, the inventor's manuscript is completed by adding the steps shown in the second embodiment based on the clarified idea. [Industrial Applicability]

[0041] Currently, only natural inventors can create ideas, and it is not thought that generative AI itself can do this. However, if generative AI could assist inventors in writing manuscripts through dialogue with them, it would not only greatly reduce the burden on inventors, but also bring to light ideas that would have been likely to remain buried in the past, and by patenting them, it would increase the value of intangible assets of companies and other organizations, thereby contributing greatly to the development of industry. [Explanation of symbols]

[0042] 1. Inventor manuscript preparation support system 2 Processing Unit 3. Database 4. Prompt Generator 5. User management device 6 Input UI 7 Output UI 8. Internet connection 9 User terminal 10 Generate AI

Claims

1. An inventor's manuscript creation support system comprising a processing unit for creating an inventor's manuscript, wherein the processing unit transmits a command to an external generating AI to form questions for the inventor based on an idea input from the inventor, presents the questions received from the generating AI to the inventor, accepts input of the inventor's answers to the questions, and creates the inventor's manuscript based on the input answers.

2. The inventor manuscript creation support system according to Claim 1, characterized in that the arithmetic processing unit repeatedly performs the transmission of the instruction, the reception and presentation of the question items, and the acceptance of the input of the answer in a stepwise manner to satisfy a plurality of description items necessary for creating the inventor manuscript.

3. The inventor manuscript creation support system according to Claim 2, characterized in that the arithmetic processing unit stores the answers entered for the questions as information for the items described in the inventor manuscript, sends an instruction to the generating AI to form the next questions based on the stored answers, and creates the inventor manuscript based on the multiple stored answers.

4. The inventor manuscript creation support system according to claim 2, characterized in that the processing unit classifies the idea input by the inventor into categories of inventions and transmits instructions to the generating AI for forming the questions corresponding to the classified categories.

5. The inventor manuscript creation support system according to Claim 1, characterized in that the questions include questions requesting the inventor to answer at least one of the configuration related to the idea, the relationships between the configurations, numerical values, parameters, materials, conditions, figures, and modifications.

6. The inventor manuscript creation support system according to Claim 1, characterized in that the processing unit forms the command to be transmitted to the generating AI by referring to patent information stored in a database, or transmits the command to the generating AI including an instruction to form the question items by referring to the patent information.

7. The inventor manuscript creation support system according to claim 6, wherein the patent information is a patent map stored in the database, and the patent map is created for each specific technical field or specific applicant.

8. The inventor manuscript creation support system according to claim 7, characterized in that the patent map is a matrix-like map with technology classification and problem as two axes, and each cell is assigned a patent number corresponding to the technology classification and problem.

9. The inventor's manuscript preparation support system according to claim 8, characterized in that the aforementioned technology classification is a technology concept extracted from the patent specification by natural language processing.

10. An inventor manuscript creation support method executed by a processing unit for creating inventor manuscripts, comprising: sending an instruction to an external generating AI to form questions for the inventor based on an idea input from the inventor; presenting the questions received from the generating AI to the inventor, receiving input of the answers and storing them as information for the items to be described in the inventor manuscript; sending an instruction to the generating AI to form the next set of questions based on the stored answers, presenting the received next set of questions to the inventor, receiving input of the answers and storing them, repeating this process to satisfy the items to be described necessary for creating the inventor manuscript; and creating the inventor manuscript based on a plurality of stored answers.

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