Matching system and information provision system

Abstract

To provide a matching system 1 capable of achieving smooth communication between a user A and a user B.SOLUTION: When matching between a user A and a user B is established, guide information generation means 7 generates guide information for the user A and the user B performing a video call. User information A and information on the user B recorded in user information recording means 5 are input into a generation AI 4, and thereby the guide information generation means 7 generates guide information by acquiring an output from the generation AI 4.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a matching system and an information providing system, and more particularly to a matching system and an information providing system capable of realizing smooth communication. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, online matching apps that connect users have become popular as tools for finding "friends with the same hobbies" or "a romantic partner or spouse." Here, using a matching app provides an opportunity for users to connect with each other, but if the connected users cannot communicate smoothly with each other, they may miss out on a valuable opportunity.

[0003] Therefore, for example, Patent Document 1 proposes a technique for performing facilitation in a video session, such as presenting a conversation topic, in order to promote conversation between users. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2022-29337 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, the matching method described in Patent Document 1 merely selects and presents question data stored in the facilitation data, and does not necessarily provide suggestions that meet the user's needs.

[0006] The present invention has been devised in view of the above points, and has an object to provide a matching system and an information providing system that are capable of realizing smooth communication. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the matching system of the present invention is configured to be able to communicate with terminals of multiple users via a network, and is a matching system that matches the users with each other, and is equipped with: a user information recording means for recording user information that is information about the users who use the matching system, or a user information reading means for reading information recorded in the user information recording means for recording user information that is information about the users who use the matching system; a guide information generation means for generating, using a machine learning generation AI, guide information for communication between the selected users based on the user information about selected users that are two or more users selected from the users who use the matching system, the guide information not including contact information of the selected users; and an output means for outputting the guide information generated by the guide information generation means to the terminals of the selected users.

[0008] Here, the user information recording means for recording user information, which is information about users who use the matching system, can record user information that serves as a basis for generating guide information, which will be described later. In addition, when the guide information generating means described later generates guide information based on the user information recorded in the user information recording means, the guide information generated by the guide information generating means will reflect the user information recorded in the user information recording means.

[0009] Similarly, the user information that forms the basis for generating the guide information described below can be read by a user information reading means that reads information recorded in a user information recording means that records user information, which is information about users who use the matching system. In addition, when the guide information generating means described later generates guide information based on the user information read by the user information reading means, the guide information generated by the guide information generating means will have content that reflects the user information read by the user information reading means (in other words, the user information recorded in the user information recording means).

[0010] Furthermore, by the guide information generation means generating guide information based on user information about the selected user, in other words, by generating guide information based on information of all users who are attempting to communicate rather than information of only a portion of the users, it is possible to take into account information from both the sender and receiver of the communication information (e.g., the content of the conversation, the content of the chat, etc.), rather than just information from either the sender or receiver, thereby enabling the generation of guide information that is more in line with the needs of the selected user.

[0011] Furthermore, by having the guide information generation means generate guide information using a machine learning generation AI, it becomes possible to generate guide information from scratch that corresponds to the user information, resulting in more personalized guide information compared to the case where pre-prepared generic information is selected and presented (for example, in the case of the technology described in Patent Document 1).

[0012] Furthermore, since the guide information generated by the guide information generation means does not include contact information of the selected user, even if the guide information is shared between selected users, the user's contact information will not be shared, thereby preventing the contact information from being unintentionally known to other users.

[0013] Furthermore, when the guide information generating means generates different guide information for each selected user, each selected user does not know the guide information of the other selected users, so the freshness of communication is not lost, and communication can be enjoyed while being based on the guide information.

[0014] In addition, when the same selected user attempts to communicate for the second or subsequent time, the guide information generation means generates guide information based on the user information about the selected user recorded in the user information recording means and the guide information previously generated for the selected user, so that the guide information is generated taking into account the content of previous communications, which is expected to result in smoother communication.

[0015] In addition, when the guide information generation means generates guide information in response to a request from a selected user during communication between selected users, based on the user information about the selected user recorded in the user information recording means and the content of the communication between the selected users, the guide information will be generated taking into account the content of the communication up to that point, and smoother communication can be expected to be realized.

[0016] In addition, the system is provided with a communication information generating means that generates communication information on behalf of a selected user other than the specific selected user based on guide information generated by the guide information generating means for the selected user in response to communication information input from a terminal of the specific selected user who is one of the selected users, and when the output means outputs the communication information generated by the communication information generating means to the terminal of the specific selected user, the specific selected user can conduct a mock practice before communicating with other selected users (selected users other than the specific selected user), which is expected to result in smoother communication.

[0017] In addition, when the output means outputs specified information to the selected user's terminal after communication between the selected users, and outputs confirmation information to the selected user's terminal as to whether or not to continue communication between the selected users after the selected users have viewed the specified information, the selected user needs to view the specified information (e.g., advertising information) in order to display the confirmation information on his or her own terminal, so there is a high probability that the specified information will be viewed.

[0018] Similarly, if the output means outputs specified information to the selected user's terminal after communication between the selected users, and outputs confirmation information to the selected user's terminal as to whether or not to continue communication between the selected users after the selected users respond to the specified information, the selected user is required to respond to the specified information (e.g., questionnaire information) in order to display the confirmation information on his or her own terminal, and therefore it is possible to have the selected user respond to the specified information with a high probability.

[0019] In addition, the system is provided with a communication content generation means for generating communication content between selected users based on guide information generated by the guide information generation means for the selected users, and when the output means outputs the communication content generated by the communication content generation means to the selected user's terminal, the communication content that is expected to take place between the selected users based on the guide information can be grasped before the selected users actually communicate with each other, and the selected users can be provided with information to decide whether or not to communicate with each other.

[0020] In addition, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the information provision system of the present invention is an information provision system that is configured to be able to exchange information with a user's terminal via a network and provides information for communicating with others, and is equipped with: a user information recording means for recording user information that is information about the user who uses the information provision system, or a user information reading means for reading out information recorded in the user information recording means that records user information that is information about the user who uses the information provision system; a guide information generation means for generating guide information for a selected user who is one of the users selected from the users who use the information provision system, using a machine learning generation AI, when the selected user communicates with others, based on the user information recorded in the user information recording means; and an output means for outputting the guide information generated by the guide information generation means to the terminal of the selected user.

[0021] Here, the user information recording means for recording user information, which is information about a user who uses the information providing system, can record user information that serves as a basis for generating guide information, which will be described later. In addition, when the guide information generating means described later generates guide information based on the user information recorded in the user information recording means, the guide information generated by the guide information generating means will reflect the user information recorded in the user information recording means.

[0022] Similarly, the user information that serves as the basis for generating the guide information described below can be read by a user information reading means that reads information recorded in a user information recording means that records user information, which is information about users who use the information providing system. In addition, when the guide information generating means described later generates guide information based on the user information read by the user information reading means, the guide information generated by the guide information generating means will have content that reflects the user information read by the user information reading means (in other words, the user information recorded in the user information recording means).

[0023] Furthermore, by having the guide information generation means generate guide information using a machine learning generation AI, it becomes possible to generate guide information from scratch that corresponds to the user information, resulting in more personalized guide information compared to the case where pre-prepared generic information is selected and presented (for example, in the case of the technology described in Patent Document 1).

[0024] In addition, the system is provided with a communication content generation means for generating communication content between the selected user and others based on the guide information generated by the guide information generation means for the selected user, and when the output means outputs the communication content generated by the communication content generation means to the selected user's terminal, the communication content that is expected to take place between the selected user and others based on the guide information can be grasped before the actual communication, and the selected user can be provided with information to decide whether or not to communicate with others.

[0025] Incidentally, the "guide information" of the present invention may be any type of information as long as it can facilitate smooth communication between users, and the format of the information is not limited. For example, any format may be used, such as a format in which only the themes of the conversation are listed, a format in which the themes including the order of the conversation are listed, or a format in which specific conversation examples are provided. Effect of the Invention

[0026] The matching system and information providing system of the present invention can realize smooth communication. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0027] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram for explaining a configuration example of a matching system of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the matching system. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the matching system. [Figure 4] FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram for explaining a modified example of the matching system. [Diagram 5] 1 is a schematic diagram for explaining a configuration example of an information providing system according to the present invention; [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram for explaining a modified example of the information providing system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0028] Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the invention (hereinafter, referred to as "embodiments") will be described. The description will be made in the following order. 1. First embodiment 2. Second embodiment

[0029] <1. First embodiment> [Configuration of the present invention] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of a configuration example of a matching system to which the present invention is applied, and is an example of a system configuration for realizing smooth communication between users. In the following, we will explain an example of facilitating communication between User A (a male user who is looking to meet female users) and User B (a female user who is looking to meet male users).

[0030] The matching system 1 shown in Figure 1 is configured to be able to exchange various information with user terminals 3 (3A, 3B) used by users of the matching system (hereinafter simply referred to as "users") and generating AI 4 via the Internet 2. It should be noted that user terminal 3A is a terminal used by user A, and user terminal 3B is a terminal used by user B.

[0031] The matching system 1 also includes a user information recording means 5, a matching means 6, a guide information generating means 7, a communication information generating means 8, a communication content generating means 9, and an output means 10.

[0032] Here, in the user information recording means 5, various information about the users who use the matching system 1 is recorded. For example, information that identifies the user or information that identifies the user's characteristics, such as "basic information about the user (face photo, name, nickname, gender, age, occupation, address, telephone number, email address, etc.)," ​​"information about hobbies and preferences," and "desired partner characteristics," is recorded. The user information recording means 5 also records guide information generated by the guide information generating means 7 and communication information with other users.

[0033] Furthermore, the matching means 6 performs matching between users who use the matching system 1. For example, when a request from User A to be matched with User B is received, the system notifies User B that User A wishes to be matched and asks User B to confirm whether or not he / she agrees to the match. If User B replies that he / she agrees, the match between User A and User B is established. The same applies when a request for matching with User A is received from User B.

[0034] Here, the result of matching by the matching means 6 is recorded in the user information recording means 5, regardless of whether matching is established or not.

[0035] Specifically, the basic information of users with whom a match has been established and the basic information of users with whom a match has not been established are linked to the basic information of each user and recorded. For example, for user A, user B is recorded as a user with whom a match was made, and user D (female user) is recorded as a user with whom a match was not made, and for user B, user A is recorded as a user with whom a match was made, and user C (male user) is recorded as a user with whom a match was not made, and so on. In the following, a user with whom matching is established by the matching means 6 is referred to as a "selected user."

[0036] Further, the guide information generating means 7 generates guide information that is useful when selected users communicate with each other, based on various pieces of user information recorded in the user information recording means 5.

[0037] For example, when user A and user B are selected as selected users by the matching means 6 (in other words, when a match is made between user A and user B), "user information of user A who is the selected user" and "user information of user B who is the selected user" together with "a desire to facilitate communication between user A and user B" are input to a general-purpose generative AI (generation AI) 4, and guide information is generated by obtaining the output result of generation AI 4.

[0038] As an example, the following information is input to generation AI4: (An example of information to be entered into Generation AI4) You are the moderator of a video call between User A and User B. User A is a man and User B is a woman. They are meeting for the first time on a video call, with the aim of finding love or getting married, just like in a matchmaking session. Your task is to create guide information to facilitate a smooth conversation between User A and User B who are meeting for the first time, and to help develop the relationship into romance or marriage. User A's information is "... (not shown here, but actually the information of User A recorded in the user information recording means 5 is entered)". User B's information is "... (not shown here, but actually the information of User B recorded in the user information recording means 5 is entered)". When creating guide information, please keep the following in mind: User A and User B do not know each other's information. Please avoid including any personally identifiable information in the guide information. First, encourage them to decide what to call User A and User B. Next, encourage users to ask questions based on the user information of users A and B. If there are any points you are unsure about, search the Internet and read up on the information. In particular, encourage users A and B to ask in-depth questions about their hobbies. Make sure your guide information makes them want to talk to you again. The video call will be approximately 10 minutes long. Please generate approximately 15 questions for each person.

[0039] Furthermore, if the selected users communicate with each other for the second or subsequent time, guide information is generated based on the contents of the previous conversation and the previous guide information.

[0040] For example, when user A and user B are selected as selected users by the matching means 6 and this is the second or subsequent selection, in addition to "user information of user A who is the selected user" and "user information of user B who is the selected user", "information on the conversation up to the previous time" and "guide information up to the previous time" are input, and "a message indicating a desire to facilitate communication between user A and user B" is input to generation AI4, and the guide information is generated by obtaining the output result of generation AI4.

[0041] As an example, the following information is input to generation AI4: (An example of information to be entered into Generation AI4) You are the moderator of a video call between User A and User B. User A is a man and User B is a woman. They have made a video call together for the purpose of romance and marriage, like matchmaking, following the guide information you have generated so far. They will make another video call this time. Your task is to create guide information to facilitate a conversation between User A and User B and help them become closer. User A's information is "... (not shown here, but actually the information of User A recorded in the user information recording means 5 is entered)". User B's information is "... (not shown here, but actually the information of User B recorded in the user information recording means 5 is entered)". The previous guide information is "... (The details are omitted here, but the previous guide information is actually entered.)" Additionally, the previous conversation content is "... (The details are omitted here, but the previous conversation content is actually entered.)" When creating guide information, please keep the following in mind: User A and User B do not know each other's information. Please avoid including any personally identifiable information in the guide information. Make sure your guide information makes them want to talk to you again. The video call is scheduled to last about 10 minutes.

[0042] In this embodiment, it is described that when the communication between the selected users is the second or later, the guide information is generated based on the "content of the previous conversation" and the "guide information until the previous time", but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, even when the communication between the selected users is the second or later, the guide information may be generated without considering the "content of the previous conversation" and the "guide information until the previous time" (in other words, similar to the generation of the first guide information).

[0043] Furthermore, the guide information generating means 7 generates (regenerates) guide information in response to a request from a selected user during communication between the selected users.

[0044] For example, if during communication, information indicating a desire to generate guide information is received from the selected user's terminal (user terminals 3A, 3B), then in addition to the user information of the selected user, user A, and the user information of the selected user, user B, information about the conversation up to that point and guide information up to that point (if this is the second or subsequent communication, the current guide information in addition to the previous guide information) are input, and a desire to facilitate communication between users A and B is input to generation AI4, and the guide information is generated by obtaining the output result of generation AI4.

[0045] The guide information generating means 7 is configured to generate different guide information for each selected user. For example, if the selected users are user A and user B, different guide information is generated for user A based on the "user information of the selected user, user A" and the "user information of the selected user, user B." In this way, guide information for male users is generated for user A, and guide information for female users is generated for user B.

[0046] The communication information generating means 8 also receives communication information (such as the contents of conversation or chat) from the terminal (user terminals 3A and 3B) of one of the selected users (specific selected user), and generates a response (communication information) to the received communication information. The response (communication information) here is generated so that the content conforms to the guide information generated for the selected user. That is, the communication information generating means 8 generates response information (communication information) to the communication information input by the specific selected user on behalf of the other party (a selected user other than the specific selected user).

[0047] Specifically, along with the "guide information" and "communication information entered by the specific selected user," a "request to generate response information that conforms to the guide information" is entered into generation AI4, and response information for the other party of the specific selected user is generated by obtaining the output result of generation AI4.

[0048] For example, if the selected users are user A and user B, when communication information is received from user A, the communication information generation means 8 generates a response on behalf of user B that is in line with the guide information generated for the selected users (user A, user B).

[0049] Furthermore, the communication content generating means 9 generates communication content in accordance with the guide information generated for the selected user in response to a request from the selected user. That is, the communication content generating means 9 generates communication information on behalf of each selected user (communication information of one selected user, and communication information which is a response of another selected user to the communication information of one selected user).

[0050] Specifically, the "user information of the selected user, user A," the "user information of the selected user, user B," and the "guide information" are input to generation AI4, along with a request to "generate conversation information between user A and user B based on the guide information." The expected communication content between user A and user B is then generated by obtaining the output result of generation AI4.

[0051] For example, when the selected users are user A and user B, the communication content generating means 9 generates, on behalf of user A and user B, predicted communication content between the two users.

[0052] The output means 10 outputs various types of information to the user terminals 3A and 3B. Specifically, the results of the matching process by the matching means 6 (information on whether or not matching was established), the guide information generated by the guide information generation means 7, response information (communication information) generated by the communication information generation means 8, and communication content generated by the communication content generation means 9 are output to the user terminals 3A and 3B.

[0053] [Operation of the present invention] The operation of the matching system 1 shown in Fig. 1 will be described below with reference to Fig. 2 and Fig. 3. Here, the explanation will be given by taking as an example a case where a user A and a user B use the matching system 1.

[0054] In order to facilitate communication between users in the matching system 1, user information must first be registered (step indicated by reference symbol S1 in FIG. 2).

[0055] Specifically, User A inputs various information about User A (such as User A's basic information, information about hobbies and preferences, and desired partner conditions) according to instructions of an app (matching app) installed in the user terminal 3A or a service (matching service) accessed by a browser or the like installed in the user terminal 3A. The various information about User A input to the user terminal 3A is recorded in the user information recording means 5 of the matching system 1 (reference symbol (1) in FIG. 3). Similar to User A, User B also inputs various information about User B (basic information about User B, information about hobbies and preferences, desired partner conditions, etc.) according to instructions of an app (matching app) installed in User Terminal 3B or a service (matching service) accessed by a browser or the like installed in User Terminal 3B. The various information about User B inputted to User Terminal 3B is recorded in the user information recording means 5 of the matching system 1 (reference symbol (1) in FIG. 3).

[0056] When the registration of user information is completed, a matching process between users is performed using the matching function of the matching means 6 (step indicated by symbol S2 in FIG. 2).

[0057] Specifically, user A searches for female users registered in matching system 1 who she would like to have a video call with (communicate with), and when she finds user B as the desired person, she sends a matching request with user B (indicating that she would like to have a video call with user B) to matching system 1 via user terminal 3A (symbol (2) in Figure 3).

[0058] The matching system 1, which has received the matching request from the user terminal 3A, transmits to the user terminal 3B a message indicating that a matching request has been received (that is, that user A has requested to make a video call) (reference symbol (3) in FIG. 3).

[0059] User B, who has received a matching request from the matching system 1, transmits a response of "accepting the matching request" or "rejecting the matching request" to the matching system 1 through the user terminal 3B (reference symbol (4) in FIG. 3).

[0060] The matching system 1, which has received the response of "acceptance of matching" or "rejection of matching" from the user terminal 3B, transmits the response to the user terminal 3A (reference numeral (5) in FIG. 3).

[0061] If user B "rejects the matching" here, it means that the matching was not established, and the process does not proceed to the subsequent steps.

[0062] On the other hand, if user B "accepts the matching", this means that matching between user A and user B has been established, and schedule adjustment is performed (step indicated by reference symbol S3 in FIG. 2).

[0063] Specifically, user A and user B transmit a schedule during which they can make a video call to the matching system 1 via user terminals 3A and 3B, respectively, and the schedules of user A and user B are adjusted.

[0064] In this embodiment, an example is given of a case where a matching request is made by identifying an individual user, such as "user A sends a matching request to user B." However, as long as a match is established, the matching method itself may be any method. For example, each user may record the "conditions desired in a match partner (such as region and age)," and the matching system may then pick users who meet both conditions as potential match partners, and a match may be made when the picked users agree to each other's terms. Alternatively, the user may not record any conditions, and the matching system may pick up any user as a candidate for a match, and a match may be made when the picked users agree to each other.

[0065] Next, when the schedule for the video call is decided, a URL for the video call is issued (step indicated by reference symbol S4 in FIG. 2).

[0066] Specifically, the matching system 1 issues a URL for users A and B to participate in a video call, and the output means 10 transmits the URL to the user terminals 3A and 3B (reference numeral (8) in FIG. 3). When sending the URL for joining the video call, a URL for simulating the video call is also sent (however, if matching system 1 does not have a mechanism for realizing the simulation of a video call or if user A and user B are not allowed to simulate a video call, the URL for simulating the video call is not sent).

[0067] Furthermore, when the schedule for the video call is decided, guide information is generated by the guide information generating means 7 (step indicated by the reference symbol S5 in FIG. 2).

[0068] Specifically, the guide information generation means 7 inputs the “user information of user A” and the “user information of user B” recorded in the user information recording means 5, as well as the “desire to facilitate communication between user A and user B” into a general-purpose generation AI 4 (symbol (6) in FIG. 3).

[0069] Furthermore, the guide information generating means 7 receives the guide information generated by the generation AI 4 (reference symbol (7) in FIG. 3), and the output means 10 transmits the guide information to the user terminals 3A and 3B (reference symbol (8) in FIG. 3).

[0070] Next, the user who has received the guide information performs a simulation of a video call as necessary (step indicated by reference symbol S6 in FIG. 2). If a video call simulation is not performed, the step indicated by the reference character S6 in FIG. 2 is omitted and the process proceeds to the step indicated by the reference character S7 in FIG.

[0071] The following will be described separately for (1) a simulation in which the user inputs communication information, and (2) a simulation in which the user does not input communication information.

[0072] (1. Simulation of inputting communication information) When a user who has received the guide information (e.g., user A) wishes to simulate a video call with matching system 1 as the communication partner, in other words, matching system 1 as virtual user B, the user clicks on the “URL for simulating a video call” to access it.

[0073] By accessing the "URL for simulating a video call," a video call can be made with an avatar (user B's character) acting as a substitute for user B. In this simulation, when user A makes a statement via user terminal 3A, communication information generation means 8 generates a reply in accordance with the guide information, and output means 10 responds to user A as an avatar's statement (symbol (9) in Figure 3).

[0074] In addition, by repeating the action of user A making a statement in response to a statement from the avatar, and the avatar making a further statement in response to that statement, a practice session is realized with the avatar acting as a stand-in for user B.

[0075] (2. Simulation without entering communication information) When a user (eg, user A) who has received the guide information wishes to understand the contents of the conversation based on the guide information, the user makes a request via the user terminal 3A.

[0076] When a request for conversation content in accordance with the guide information is made, the communication content generation means 9 generates “conversation content between user A and user B in accordance with the guide information,” and the output means 10 outputs it to the user terminal 3A (reference symbol (9) in Figure 3).

[0077] Then, when the schedule for making a video call arrives, the video call is made (step indicated by reference symbol S7 in FIG. 2).

[0078] Specifically, when User A and User B access a URL for a video call, an environment is created in which User A and User B can make a video call via the matching system 1, and the video call is made (symbol (10) in Figure 3).

[0079] Here, if new guide information (additional guide information) is desired during the video call, a request for regeneration of guide information is made to the matching system 1 via the user terminals 3A and 3B (step indicated by symbol S8 in FIG. 2). When the matching system 1 accepts a request to regenerate guide information, the guide information generating means 7 regenerates the guide information, and outputs the regenerated guide information to the user terminals 3A and 3B via the output means 10. In addition, the regenerated guide information may be output only to the selected user who requested the regeneration of the guide information, or if the guide information is regenerated, the regenerated guide information may be output to all selected users.

[0080] Next, when the video call ends (for example, when the video call ends after the prescribed call time of 10 minutes has elapsed), the advertisement information is displayed on the user terminals 3A and 3B (step indicated by reference symbol S9 in FIG. 2).

[0081] Specifically, the output means 10 of the matching system 1 outputs advertisement information to the user terminals 3A and 3B prior to the continuation confirmation described later, and allows the user A and the user B to view the advertisement information.

[0082] Next, when the advertisement information ends, confirmation information such as "Do you wish to continue communication with the other party?" is displayed on the user terminals 3A and 3B (step indicated by symbol S10 in FIG. 2).

[0083] Specifically, the output means 10 of the matching system 1 transmits to user A confirmation information asking "Do you wish to continue communication with user B?" and prompts user A to respond (reference symbol (11) in FIG. 3). Similarly, the output means 10 of the matching system 1 transmits to user B confirmation information asking "Do you wish to continue communication with user A?" and prompts user B to respond (reference symbol (11) in FIG. 3).

[0084] In addition, if both User A and User B decide that they wish to continue communication, they will continue the communication in an appropriate manner, such as (1) another video call using the matching system 1, or (2) exchanging contact information.

[0085] [effect] In the matching system 1 to which the present invention is applied as described above, the guide information generation means 7 generates guide information based on the user information of user A and user B, so that it is expected that the video call between user A and user B will proceed smoothly.

[0086] In addition, since the guide information generated by the guide information generating means 7 does not include the user's contact information, there is no need to worry about the contact information being known to unintended parties, and the matching system 1 can be used with peace of mind.

[0087] Furthermore, since a mock practice can be performed using the communication information generating means 8, the user can practice conversation sufficiently before an actual video call, and moreover, the user can practice conversation in accordance with the guide information, which is expected to make the video call proceed more smoothly.

[0088] In addition, the "conversation content between user A and user B based on the guide information" generated by the communication content generation means 9 allows user A to know "the content of a video call with user B if it is conducted based on the guide information (predicted content of the video call with user B)". Depending on the content, user A has the option of canceling the actual video call, so it is expected that user A can proceed with the video call with peace of mind.

[0089] [Variation 1] In the above-mentioned first embodiment, a matching system for finding a romantic partner or a marriage partner has been given as an example for explanation, but the purpose of using the matching system is not limited to meeting between men and women, and it may also be for the purpose of finding "friends with the same hobbies" or "work colleagues."

[0090] [Variation 2] In addition, in the above-described first embodiment, an example is given of a case where there are two selected users (in other words, a case where smooth communication between two users is sought), but there may be three or more selected users.

[0091] [Variation 3] In addition, in the above-mentioned first embodiment, the matching system 1 is explained using an example in which it has a user information recording means 5, but it is sufficient if the guide information generating means 7 can generate guide information based on user information, and it is not necessarily required to have a user information recording means 5. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, a user information recording means 5 may be provided outside the matching system 1, and the user information recorded in the user information recording means 5 may be read out via a user information reading means 11.

[0092] <2. Second embodiment> [Configuration of the present invention] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of a configuration example of an information providing system to which the present invention is applied, and is an example of a system configuration for realizing smooth communication between a user and other people. In the following, an example will be given in which User X tries to facilitate smooth communication with an examiner during a job interview.

[0093] The information providing system 21 shown in FIG. 5 is configured to be able to exchange various types of information with a user terminal 23 used by a user of the information providing system (hereinafter simply referred to as a “user”) and a generating AI 24 via the Internet 22.

[0094] The information providing system 21 also includes a user information recording means 25 , a guide information generating means 27 , a communication information generating means 28 , a communication content generating means 29 , and an output means 30 .

[0095] Here, in the user information recording means 25, various information of the user who uses the information providing system 21 is recorded. For example, information that identifies the user or information that identifies the user's characteristics, such as "basic information about the user (e.g., face photo, name, gender, age, occupation, address, telephone number, email address)," "qualifications held," and "special skills and self-promotion points," is recorded. Furthermore, the user information recording means 25 also records guide information generated by the guide information generating means 27.

[0096] Furthermore, the guide information generating means 27 generates guide information that is useful when the user communicates with others (for example, examiners in a job interview) based on each piece of user information recorded in the user information recording means 25.

[0097] For example, "user information of user X, the selected user" and "information about the examiner with which user X, the selected user, wants to communicate" are input into a general-purpose generative AI (generation AI) 24 along with "user X's desire to communicate with the examiner," and guide information is generated by obtaining the output results of the generation AI 24.

[0098] As an example, the following information is input to the generation AI 24: (An example of information to be entered into the generation AI 24) You are an advisor for job interviews. Your task is to create guide information that will enable User A to smoothly advance their conversation with the examiner, promote User A's appeal to the examiner, and help them win a job offer. The information of user A is "... (not shown here, but in reality the information of user A recorded in the user information recording means 5 is entered)". When creating guide information, please note the following: Please suggest a way to convey the appeal of User A to the examiner. Suggest ways to communicate how User A meets the company's needs and how they can contribute to the company.

[0099] Furthermore, the communication information generating means 28 receives communication information (such as the contents of the conversation or chat) from the terminal 23 of the selected user (user X), and generates a response (communication information) corresponding to the received communication information. The response (communication information) here is generated so that the content conforms to the guide information generated for the selected user (user X). That is, the communication information generating means 28 generates response information (communication information) to the communication information input by the selected user (user X) on behalf of the other party (other person).

[0100] Specifically, along with the "guide information" and "communication information entered by the selected user (user X)," a "request to generate response information in accordance with the guide information" is entered into generation AI24, and the output result of generation AI24 is obtained to generate response information for the other party of the selected user (user X).

[0101] For example, when the selected user is user X, upon receiving communication information from user X, the communication information generating means 28 generates a response for user X in accordance with the guide information generated on behalf of the examiner with whom user X is communicating.

[0102] Furthermore, the communication content generating means 29 generates communication content in accordance with the guide information generated for the selected user (user X) in response to a request from the selected user. That is, the communication content generating means 29 generates communication information (communication information of user X and communication information of other people who are communication partners of user X) on behalf of each of the selected user and the other person.

[0103] Specifically, along with "user information of the selected user, user X" and "guide information," a request to "generate conversation information between user X and the other party based on the guide information" is input to generation AI24, and the output result of generation AI24 is obtained to generate the expected communication content between user X and the other party.

[0104] For example, when the selected user is user X, the communication content generating means 29 generates expected communication content between the user X and the other party (examiner) on behalf of the user X and the other party.

[0105] The output means 30 outputs various types of information to the user terminal 23 . Specifically, the guide information generated by the guide information generating means 27, the response information (communication information) generated by the communication information generating means 28, the communication content generated by the communication content generating means 29, etc. are output to the user terminal 23.

[0106] [effect] In the information providing system 21 to which the present invention is applied as described above, the guide information generating means 27 generates guide information based on the user information of the user X, so that it is expected that communication between the user X and the examiner will proceed smoothly.

[0107] In addition, since mock practice can be performed using the communication information generating means 28, the user can practice sufficiently before the actual job interview, and moreover, the user can practice in accordance with the guide information, which is expected to facilitate smoother communication with the examiner at the job interview.

[0108] In addition, the "conversation content between User X and the examiner based on the guide information" generated by the communication content generating means 29 allows User X to know "the content of communication with the examiner if he / she communicates with the examiner based on the guide information (anticipated content of communication with the examiner)". Depending on the content, User X may have the option of canceling the job interview, and can be expected to communicate with the examiner with peace of mind.

[0109] [Variation 4] In the above-mentioned second embodiment, the example is given of communication with an examiner in a job interview, but it may also be used for communication during cold calling or with the parents of a potential partner, etc.

[0110] [Variation 5] In the above-mentioned second embodiment, the matching system 21 is explained by taking as an example a case where it has a user information recording means 25, but it is not necessarily required to have the user information recording means 25, and as shown in FIG. 6, it is also possible to read out user information via a user information reading means 31, which is similar to the above-mentioned variant example 3. [Explanation of symbols]

[0111] 1 Matching System 2. Internet 3. User terminal 4 Generation AI 5. User information recording means 6 Matching Methods 7 Guide information generation means 8. Communication Information Generation Method 9. Means of generating communication content 10 Output Method 11 User information reading means 21 Information provision system 22 Internet 23 User terminal 24 Generation AI 25 User information recording means 27 Guide information generating means 28 Communication information generation means 29 Communication content generation means 30 Output Means 31 User information reading means

Claims

1. A matching system configured to be capable of communicating with a plurality of user terminals via a network and matching the users with each other, a user information recording means for recording user information that is information about the user who uses the matching system, or a user information reading means for reading information recorded in the user information recording means for recording user information that is information about the user who uses the matching system; a guide information generating means for generating, based on the user information recorded in the user information recording means, on selected users, which are two or more users selected from the users who use the matching system, guide information for communication between the selected users, the guide information not including contact information of the selected users, using a machine learning generating AI; and an output means for outputting the guide information generated by the guide information generating means to a terminal of the selected user. Matching system.

2. The guide information generating means Generate different guide information for each of the selected users. The matching system according to claim 1 .

3. The guide information generating means When the same selected user attempts communication for the second or subsequent time, the guide information is generated based on the user information about the selected user recorded in the user information recording means and the guide information previously generated for the selected user. The matching system according to claim 1 .

4. The guide information generating means During communication between the selected users, in response to a request from the selected users, the guide information is generated based on the user information about the selected users recorded in the user information recording means and the content of the communication between the selected users. The matching system according to claim 1 .

5. a communication information generating means for generating communication information on behalf of a selected user other than the specific selected user based on the guide information generated for the selected user by the guide information generating means for communication information input from a terminal of the specific selected user who is one of the selected users; The output means includes: The communication information generated by the communication information generating means is output to a terminal of the specific selected user. The matching system according to claim 1 .

6. The output means includes: After the communication between the selected users, predetermined information is output to the terminal of the selected user, and after the selected user has viewed the predetermined information or after the selected user has responded to the predetermined information, confirmation information as to whether or not to continue the communication between the selected users is output to the terminal of the selected user. The matching system according to claim 1 .

7. a communication content generating means for generating communication content between the selected users based on the guide information generated for the selected users by the guide information generating means, The output means includes: The communication content generated by the communication content generating means is output to a terminal of the selected user. The matching system according to claim 1 .

8. An information providing system configured to be capable of communicating with a user terminal via a network, and providing information for communicating with other people, comprising: a user information recording means for recording user information that is information about the user who uses the information providing system, or a user information reading means for reading information recorded in the user information recording means for recording user information that is information about the user who uses the information providing system; a guide information generating means for generating, based on the user information recorded in the user information recording means, a guide information for a selected user, which is one of the users who use the information providing system, when the selected user communicates with others, using a machine learning generating AI; and an output means for outputting the guide information generated by the guide information generating means to a terminal of the selected user. Information provision system.

9. a communication content generating means for generating communication content between the selected user and the other person based on the guide information generated for the selected user by the guide information generating means, The output means includes: The communication content generated by the communication content generating means is output to a terminal of the selected user. The information providing system according to claim 8.

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