System

The system addresses the challenges in workflow management by providing tools for diagramming, organizing, and reviewing work procedures, introducing automation, and comparing with other cases, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness in business flow management.

JP2025051528APending Publication Date: 2025-04-04SOFTBANK GROUP CORP
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JP2023160567
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2023-09-25
Publication Date
2025-04-04

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Technical Problem

Existing workflows face challenges in organizing procedures, requesting flow details, reviewing processes, introducing automation, comparing with other cases, and suggesting effectiveness, making it difficult to execute these tasks consistently and efficiently.

Method used

A system that includes means for diagramming work procedures organized in text, organizing work content, requesting flow details, reviewing procedures, introducing automation, comparing with other cases, and suggesting effects, thereby consistently supporting business flow and clarifying effectiveness.

Benefits of technology

The system enables consistent support for business flow, allowing for the narrowing down of targets and clarification of effectiveness, thereby improving operational efficiency and decision-making.

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Abstract

To provide a system.SOLUTION: A system includes: means that converts operation procedures arranged into a text into a flow diagram; means that arranges the details of operations; and means that proposes a request for the details of a flow, review of the procedures, introduction of automation, comparison with other examples, results and the like.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The technology of the present disclosure relates to a system. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent document 1 discloses a persona chatbot control method performed by at least one processor, the method including the steps of receiving a user utterance, adding the user utterance to a prompt including a description and related instruction sentence regarding the chatbot character, encoding the prompt, and inputting the encoded prompt into a language model to generate a chatbot utterance in response to the user utterance. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2022-180282 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The problem with creating a workflow is that it requires a wide range of tasks, such as sorting out work procedures, requesting details of the workflow, reviewing procedures, introducing automation, comparing with other cases, proposing effects, etc., and it is difficult to perform these tasks consistently. In addition, there is a lack of methods to support the time-consuming process of creating a workflow, narrow down the targets, and clarify the effects. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The present invention provides a system that includes a means for turning work procedures organized in text or the like into flow diagrams, a means for organizing them into work content, a means for requesting flow details, reviewing procedures, introducing automation, comparing with other cases, proposing effects, etc. This makes it possible to consistently support the creation of work flows, narrow down targets, and clarify effects. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0006] [Figure 1] 1 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the configuration of a data processing system according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] 1 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of main functions of a data processing device and a smart device according to a first embodiment. FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the configuration of a data processing system according to a second embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of main functions of a data processing device and smart glasses according to a second embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the configuration of a data processing system according to a third embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of main functions of a data processing device and a headset-type terminal according to a third embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the configuration of a data processing system according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of main functions of a data processing device and a robot according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 9] 1 shows an emotion map onto which multiple emotions are mapped. [Figure 10] 1 shows an emotion map onto which multiple emotions are mapped. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0007] Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of a system according to the technology of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0008] First, the terms used in the following description will be explained.

[0009] In the following embodiments, a signed processor (hereinafter simply referred to as a "processor") may be one arithmetic device or a combination of multiple arithmetic devices. Furthermore, a processor may be one type of arithmetic device or a combination of multiple types of arithmetic devices. Examples of arithmetic devices include a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GPGPU (General-Purpose computing on Graphics Processing Units), an APU (Accelerated Processing Unit), or a TPU (Tensor Processing Unit).

[0010] In the following embodiments, a signed RAM (Random Access Memory) is a memory in which information is temporarily stored and is used as a working memory by a processor.

[0011] In the following embodiments, the coded storage is one or more non-volatile storage devices that store various programs, various parameters, etc. Examples of non-volatile storage devices include flash memory (SSD (Solid State Drive)), magnetic disks (e.g., hard disks), and magnetic tapes.

[0012] In the following embodiments, a communication I / F (Interface) with a code is an interface including a communication processor and an antenna. The communication I / F controls communication between multiple computers. An example of a communication standard applied to the communication I / F is a wireless communication standard including 5G (5th Generation Mobile Communication System), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), etc.

[0013] In the following embodiments, "A and / or B" is synonymous with "at least one of A and B." In other words, "A and / or B" means that it may be only A, only B, or a combination of A and B. In addition, in this specification, the same idea as "A and / or B" is also applied when three or more things are expressed by connecting them with "and / or."

[0014] [First embodiment] FIG. 1 shows an example of the configuration of a data processing system 10 according to the first embodiment.

[0015] 1, a data processing system 10 includes a data processing device 12 and a smart device 14. An example of the data processing device 12 is a server.

[0016] The data processing device 12 includes a computer 22, a database 24, and a communication I / F 26. The computer 22 is an example of a "computer" according to the technology of the present disclosure. The computer 22 includes a processor 28, a RAM 30, and a storage 32. The processor 28, the RAM 30, and the storage 32 are connected to a bus 34. The database 24 and the communication I / F 26 are also connected to the bus 34. The communication I / F 26 is connected to a network 54. Examples of the network 54 include a wide area network (WAN) and / or a local area network (LAN).

[0017] The smart device 14 includes a computer 36, a reception device 38, an output device 40, a camera 42, and a communication I / F 44. The computer 36 includes a processor 46, a RAM 48, and a storage 50. The processor 46, the RAM 48, and the storage 50 are connected to a bus 52. The reception device 38, the output device 40, and the camera 42 are also connected to the bus 52.

[0018] The reception device 38 includes a touch panel 38A and a microphone 38B, and receives user input. The touch panel 38A detects contact with a pointer (e.g., a pen or a finger) to receive user input by the touch of the pointer. The microphone 38B detects the user's voice to receive user input by voice. The control unit 46A transmits data indicating the user input received by the touch panel 38A and the microphone 38B to the data processing device 12. In the data processing device 12, the specific processing unit 290 acquires the data indicating the user input.

[0019] The output device 40 includes a display 40A and a speaker 40B, and presents data to the user 20 by outputting the data in a form of expression that the user 20 can perceive (e.g., voice and / or text). The display 40A displays visible information such as text and images according to instructions from the processor 46. The speaker 40B outputs voice according to instructions from the processor 46. The camera 42 is a compact digital camera equipped with an optical system including a lens, an aperture, and a shutter, and an imaging element such as a Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) image sensor or a Charge Coupled Device (CCD) image sensor.

[0020] The communication I / F 44 is connected to a network 54. The communication I / Fs 44 and 26 are responsible for transmitting and receiving various types of information between the processor 46 and the processor 28 via the network 54.

[0021] FIG. 2 shows an example of main functions of the data processing device 12 and the smart device 14.

[0022] As shown in Fig. 2, in the data processing device 12, a specific process is performed by the processor 28. A specific process program 56 is stored in the storage 32. The specific process program 56 is an example of a "program" according to the technology of the present disclosure. The processor 28 reads the specific process program 56 from the storage 32, and executes the read specific process program 56 on the RAM 30. The specific process is realized by the processor 28 operating as a specific processing unit 290 in accordance with the specific process program 56 executed on the RAM 30.

[0023] The storage 32 stores a data generation model 58 and an emotion identification model 59. The data generation model 58 and the emotion identification model 59 are used by the identification processing unit 290.

[0024] In the smart device 14, the processor 46 performs the reception output processing. The storage 50 stores a reception output program 60. The reception output program 60 is used together with the specific processing program 56 by the data processing system 10. The processor 46 reads out the reception output program 60 from the storage 50, and executes the read reception output program 60 on the RAM 48. The reception output processing is realized by the processor 46 operating as the control unit 46A in accordance with the reception output program 60 executed on the RAM 48.

[0025] Next, the specific processing by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 will be described.

[0026] "Example 1" The present invention is a system that supports the creation of workflows in business processes. Specifically, the system includes a means for converting work procedures organized in text or the like into a flow diagram, a means for organizing the procedures into work content, a means for requesting detailed flow information, reviewing procedures, introducing automation, comparing with other cases, and proposing effects, etc. These means consistently support the creation of workflows in business processes, making it possible to narrow down targets and clarify effects. "Example 2" As a specific embodiment, consider, for example, the creation of a workflow for a manufacturing production line. First, the work procedures are organized in text or the like and then made into a flow diagram. Next, the work content is organized and a request for flow details is made. After that, the procedures are reviewed and, if possible, the introduction of automation is considered. Furthermore, comparisons are made with examples of other production lines and the effects are proposed. This makes it possible to efficiently create workflows for the production line. "Example 3" The present invention can also be realized as software that supports the creation of workflows in business processes. This software includes functions for turning work procedures organized in text or the like into flow diagrams, organizing them into work content, requesting flow details, reviewing procedures, introducing automation, comparing with other cases, proposing effects, etc. By utilizing these functions, it is possible to consistently support the creation of workflows in business processes, narrow down targets, and clarify effects.

[0027] The process flow of each embodiment will be described below.

[0028] "Example 1" Step 1: Organize the work procedures using text, etc. In this step, you organize the detailed procedures for the work using text, charts, etc., and grasp the overall picture of the work. Step 2: Create a flow diagram of the organized work procedures. In this step, the organized work procedures are converted into a flow diagram to make them visually easy to understand. Step 3: Organize the work content. In this step, organize the work content in more detail based on the work procedures in the flow diagram, and find ways to streamline the work and improve it. Step 4: Request for flow details In this step, you request the necessary flow details based on the work content you have organized. Step 5: Review the procedure. In this step, the work procedure is reviewed based on the request for flow details, and the efficiency of the work is improved. Step 6: Consider introducing automation. In this step, based on the review of procedures, identify parts of the work that can be automated and consider introducing automation. Step 7: Compare with other cases. In this step, compare your company's business flow with that of other companies to find areas for improvement and new ideas. Step 8: Propose the effects. In this step, you propose the effects of business improvement based on the improvements and new ideas identified through the above steps. "Example 2" Step 1: Organize the work flow of the manufacturing production line. In this step, organize the work procedures of the production line using text, etc. Step 2: Diagram the organized business flow. In this step, the organized work procedures are put into a flow diagram. Step 3: Based on the workflow diagram, organize the work content in more detail. In this step, organize the work content in more detail based on the workflow diagram, and find ways to streamline the work and improve it. Step 4: Request for flow details based on the organized work content. In this step, request for necessary flow details based on the organized work content. Step 5: Review the work procedures based on the request for the flow details. In this step, the work procedures are reviewed based on the request for the flow details, and the efficiency of the work is improved. Step 6: Based on the review of procedures, identify parts of the work that can be automated and consider introducing automation. In this step, based on the review of procedures, identify parts of the work that can be automated and consider introducing automation. Step 7: Compare your company's business flow with that of other companies to find areas for improvement and new ideas. In this step, compare your company's business flow with that of other companies to find areas for improvement and new ideas. Step 8: Based on the improvements and new ideas identified through the above steps, propose the effects of business improvement. In this step, based on the improvements and new ideas identified through the above steps, propose the effects of business improvement. "Example 3" Step 1: Develop software to support workflow. In this step, we develop software that includes functions such as turning work procedures organized in text etc. into flow diagrams, organizing them into work content, requesting flow details, reviewing procedures, introducing automation, comparing with other cases, and proposing effects. Step 2: Create a workflow using the developed software. In this step, create a workflow using the developed software. Step 3: Using the software, review the work procedures and improve the efficiency of the work. In this step, using the software, review the work procedures and improve the efficiency of the work. Step 4: Use software to identify areas of work that can be automated and consider introducing automation. In this step, use software to identify areas of work that can be automated and consider introducing automation. Step 5: Use software to compare your company's workflow with that of other companies to find areas for improvement and new ideas. In this step, use software to compare your company's workflow with that of other companies to find areas for improvement and new ideas. Step 6: Using the software, propose the effects of business improvement based on the improvements and new ideas identified through the above steps. In this step, using the software, propose the effects of business improvement based on the improvements and new ideas identified through the above steps.

[0029] Furthermore, an emotion engine that estimates the emotion of the user may be combined. That is, the identification processing unit 290 may estimate the emotion of the user using the emotion identification model 59, and perform identification processing using the emotion of the user.

[0030] "Example 1" As one embodiment of the present invention, there is a system that combines an emotion engine that recognizes the user's emotions. This system grasps the user's emotional state in real time and optimizes the workflow and suggests effects according to the emotional state. Specifically, if the user feels stressed, the system automatically adjusts the workflow and suggests ways to reduce the user's stress. "Example 2" In another embodiment, the emotion engine adjusts the effect suggestions according to the user's emotional state. When the user feels joy or satisfaction, the system makes suggestions to maximize the emotion. Specifically, when the user feels a sense of accomplishment in a task, the system makes suggestions to further enhance the sense of accomplishment. "Example 3" In another embodiment, the emotion engine optimizes the workflow according to the user's emotional state. When the user feels anxious or nervous, the system optimizes the workflow to reduce the user's anxiety. Specifically, when the user feels anxious about a new task, the system provides a detailed explanation of the procedure and makes suggestions to reduce the user's anxiety.

[0031] The process flow of each embodiment will be described below.

[0032] "Example 1" Step 1: The system grasps the user's emotional state in real time. Step 2: If the system determines that the user is stressed, it automatically adjusts the workflow. Step 3: The system makes suggestions to reduce the user's stress. "Example 2" Step 1: The system grasps the user's emotional state in real time. Step 2: If the system determines that the user is feeling joy or satisfaction, it will make suggestions to maximize that emotion. Step 3: When the user feels a sense of accomplishment in their work, the system makes suggestions to further enhance that sense of accomplishment. "Example 3" Step 1: The system grasps the user's emotional state in real time. Step 2: If the system determines that the user is feeling anxious or nervous, it optimizes the workflow to reduce those feelings. Step 3: When the user feels uneasy about a new task, the system provides a detailed explanation of the procedure and makes suggestions to ease the user's anxiety.

[0033] The specific processing unit 290 transmits the result of the specific processing to the smart device 14. In the smart device 14, the control unit 46A causes the output device 40 to output the result of the specific processing. The microphone 38B acquires a voice indicating a user input for the result of the specific processing. The control unit 46A transmits the voice data indicating the user input acquired by the microphone 38B to the data processing device 12. In the data processing device 12, the specific processing unit 290 acquires the voice data.

[0034] The data generation model 58 is a so-called generative AI (Artificial Intelligence). An example of the data generation model 58 is ChatGPT (Internet search<URL: https: / / openai.com / blog / chatgpt> ) and other generation AIs. The data generation model 58 is obtained by making a neural network perform deep learning. A prompt including an instruction is input to the data generation model 58, and inference data such as voice data indicating a voice, text data indicating a text, and image data indicating an image is input. The data generation model 58 performs inference on the input inference data according to the instruction indicated by the prompt, and outputs the inference result in a data format such as voice data and text data. Here, inference refers to, for example, analysis, classification, prediction, and / or summarization.

[0035] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which the specific process was performed by the data processing device 12, but the technology of the present disclosure is not limited to this, and the specific process may be performed by the smart device 14.

[0036] [Second embodiment]

[0037] FIG. 3 shows an example of the configuration of a data processing system 210 according to the second embodiment.

[0038] 3, the data processing system 210 includes the data processing device 12 and smart glasses 214. An example of the data processing device 12 is a server.

[0039] The data processing device 12 includes a computer 22, a database 24, and a communication I / F 26. The computer 22 is an example of a "computer" according to the technology of the present disclosure. The computer 22 includes a processor 28, a RAM 30, and a storage 32. The processor 28, the RAM 30, and the storage 32 are connected to a bus 34. The database 24 and the communication I / F 26 are also connected to the bus 34. The communication I / F 26 is connected to a network 54. Examples of the network 54 include a wide area network (WAN) and / or a local area network (LAN).

[0040] The smart glasses 214 include a computer 36, a microphone 238, a speaker 240, a camera 42, and a communication I / F 44. The computer 36 includes a processor 46, a RAM 48, and a storage 50. The processor 46, the RAM 48, and the storage 50 are connected to a bus 52. The microphone 238, the speaker 240, and the camera 42 are also connected to the bus 52.

[0041] The microphone 238 receives instructions and the like from the user 20 by receiving voice uttered by the user 20. The microphone 238 captures the voice uttered by the user 20, converts the captured voice into audio data, and outputs it to the processor 46. The speaker 240 outputs the voice according to instructions from the processor 46.

[0042] Camera 42 is a small digital camera equipped with an optical system including a lens, an aperture, and a shutter, and an imaging element such as a CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) image sensor or a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor, and captures images of the surroundings of user 20 (e.g., an imaging range defined by an angle of view equivalent to the width of the field of vision of an average healthy person).

[0043] The communication I / F 44 is connected to a network 54. The communication I / Fs 44 and 26 are responsible for transmitting and receiving various types of information between the processor 46 and the processor 28 via the network 54. The transmission and reception of various types of information between the processor 46 and the processor 28 using the communication I / Fs 44 and 26 is performed in a secure state.

[0044] Fig. 4 shows an example of main functions of the data processing device 12 and the smart glasses 214. As shown in Fig. 4, in the data processing device 12, a specific process is performed by the processor 28. A specific process program 56 is stored in the storage 32.

[0045] The specific processing program 56 is an example of a "program" according to the technology of the present disclosure. The processor 28 reads the specific processing program 56 from the storage 32, and executes the read specific processing program 56 on the RAM 30. The specific processing is realized by the processor 28 operating as a specific processing unit 290 in accordance with the specific processing program 56 executed on the RAM 30.

[0046] The storage 32 stores a data generation model 58 and an emotion identification model 59. The data generation model 58 and the emotion identification model 59 are used by the identification processing unit 290.

[0047] In the smart glasses 214, the reception output process is performed by the processor 46. A reception output program 60 is stored in the storage 50. The processor 46 reads the reception output program 60 from the storage 50, and executes the read reception output program 60 on the RAM 48. The reception output process is realized by the processor 46 operating as the control unit 46A in accordance with the reception output program 60 executed on the RAM 48.

[0048] Next, the specific processing by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 will be described.

[0049] "Example 1" The present invention is a system that supports the creation of workflows in business processes. Specifically, the system includes a means for converting work procedures organized in text or the like into a flow diagram, a means for organizing the procedures into work content, a means for requesting detailed flow information, reviewing procedures, introducing automation, comparing with other cases, and proposing effects, etc. These means consistently support the creation of workflows in business processes, making it possible to narrow down targets and clarify effects. "Example 2" As a specific embodiment, consider, for example, the creation of a workflow for a manufacturing production line. First, the work procedures are organized in text or the like and then made into a flow diagram. Next, the work content is organized and a request for flow details is made. After that, the procedures are reviewed and, if possible, the introduction of automation is considered. Furthermore, comparisons are made with examples of other production lines and the effects are proposed. This makes it possible to efficiently create workflows for the production line. "Example 3" The present invention can also be realized as software that supports the creation of workflows in business processes. This software includes functions for turning work procedures organized in text or the like into flow diagrams, organizing them into work content, requesting flow details, reviewing procedures, introducing automation, comparing with other cases, proposing effects, etc. By utilizing these functions, it is possible to consistently support the creation of workflows in business processes, narrow down targets, and clarify effects.

[0050] The process flow of each embodiment will be described below.

[0051] "Example 1" Step 1: Organize the work procedures using text, etc. In this step, you organize the detailed procedures for the work using text, charts, etc., and grasp the overall picture of the work. Step 2: Create a flow diagram of the organized work procedures. In this step, the organized work procedures are converted into a flow diagram to make them visually easy to understand. Step 3: Organize the work content. In this step, organize the work content in more detail based on the work procedures in the flow diagram, and find ways to streamline the work and improve it. Step 4: Request for flow details In this step, you request the necessary flow details based on the work content you have organized. Step 5: Review the procedure. In this step, the work procedure is reviewed based on the request for flow details, and the efficiency of the work is improved. Step 6: Consider introducing automation. In this step, based on the review of procedures, identify parts of the work that can be automated and consider introducing automation. Step 7: Compare with other cases. In this step, compare your company's business flow with that of other companies to find areas for improvement and new ideas. Step 8: Propose the effects. In this step, you propose the effects of business improvement based on the improvements and new ideas identified through the above steps. "Example 2" Step 1: Organize the work flow of the manufacturing production line. In this step, organize the work procedures of the production line using text, etc. Step 2: Diagram the organized business flow. In this step, the organized work procedures are put into a flow diagram. Step 3: Based on the workflow diagram, organize the work content in more detail. In this step, organize the work content in more detail based on the workflow diagram, and find ways to streamline the work and improve it. Step 4: Request for flow details based on the organized work content. In this step, request for necessary flow details based on the organized work content. Step 5: Review the work procedures based on the request for the flow details. In this step, the work procedures are reviewed based on the request for the flow details, and the efficiency of the work is improved. Step 6: Based on the review of procedures, identify parts of the work that can be automated and consider introducing automation. In this step, based on the review of procedures, identify parts of the work that can be automated and consider introducing automation. Step 7: Compare your company's business flow with that of other companies to find areas for improvement and new ideas. In this step, compare your company's business flow with that of other companies to find areas for improvement and new ideas. Step 8: Based on the improvements and new ideas identified through the above steps, propose the effects of business improvement. In this step, based on the improvements and new ideas identified through the above steps, propose the effects of business improvement. "Example 3" Step 1: Develop software to support workflow. In this step, we develop software that includes functions such as turning work procedures organized in text etc. into flow diagrams, organizing them into work content, requesting flow details, reviewing procedures, introducing automation, comparing with other cases, and proposing effects. Step 2: Create a workflow using the developed software. In this step, create a workflow using the developed software. Step 3: Using the software, review the work procedures and improve the efficiency of the work. In this step, using the software, review the work procedures and improve the efficiency of the work. Step 4: Use software to identify areas of work that can be automated and consider introducing automation. In this step, use software to identify areas of work that can be automated and consider introducing automation. Step 5: Use software to compare your company's workflow with that of other companies to find areas for improvement and new ideas. In this step, use software to compare your company's workflow with that of other companies to find areas for improvement and new ideas. Step 6: Using the software, propose the effects of business improvement based on the improvements and new ideas identified through the above steps. In this step, using the software, propose the effects of business improvement based on the improvements and new ideas identified through the above steps.

[0052] In addition, an emotion engine that estimates the user's emotion may be further combined. That is, the identification processing unit 290 may estimate the user's emotion using the emotion identification model 59, and perform identification processing using the user's emotion.

[0053] "Example 1" As one embodiment of the present invention, there is a system that combines an emotion engine that recognizes the user's emotions. This system grasps the user's emotional state in real time and optimizes the workflow and suggests effects according to the emotional state. Specifically, if the user feels stressed, the system automatically adjusts the workflow and suggests ways to reduce the user's stress. "Example 2" In another embodiment, the emotion engine adjusts the effect suggestions according to the user's emotional state. When the user feels joy or satisfaction, the system makes suggestions to maximize the emotion. Specifically, when the user feels a sense of accomplishment in a task, the system makes suggestions to further enhance the sense of accomplishment. "Example 3" In another embodiment, the emotion engine optimizes the workflow according to the user's emotional state. When the user feels anxious or nervous, the system optimizes the workflow to reduce the user's anxiety. Specifically, when the user feels anxious about a new task, the system provides a detailed explanation of the procedure and makes suggestions to reduce the user's anxiety.

[0054] The process flow of each embodiment will be described below.

[0055] "Example 1" Step 1: The system grasps the user's emotional state in real time. Step 2: If the system determines that the user is stressed, it automatically adjusts the workflow. Step 3: The system makes suggestions to reduce the user's stress. "Example 2" Step 1: The system grasps the user's emotional state in real time. Step 2: If the system determines that the user is feeling joy or satisfaction, it will make suggestions to maximize that emotion. Step 3: When the user feels a sense of accomplishment in their work, the system makes suggestions to further enhance that sense of accomplishment. "Example 3" Step 1: The system grasps the user's emotional state in real time. Step 2: If the system determines that the user is feeling anxious or nervous, it optimizes the workflow to reduce those feelings. Step 3: When the user feels uneasy about a new task, the system provides a detailed explanation of the procedure and makes suggestions to ease the user's anxiety.

[0056] The specific processing unit 290 transmits the result of the specific processing to the smart glasses 214. In the smart glasses 214, the control unit 46A causes the speaker 240 to output the result of the specific processing. The microphone 238 acquires a voice indicating a user input for the result of the specific processing. The control unit 46A transmits the voice data indicating the user input acquired by the microphone 238 to the data processing device 12. In the data processing device 12, the specific processing unit 290 acquires the voice data.

[0057] The data generation model 58 is a so-called generative AI (Artificial Intelligence). An example of the data generation model 58 is ChatGPT (Internet search<URL: https: / / openai.com / blog / chatgpt> ) and other generation AIs. The data generation model 58 is obtained by making a neural network perform deep learning. A prompt including an instruction is input to the data generation model 58, and inference data such as voice data indicating a voice, text data indicating a text, and image data indicating an image is input. The data generation model 58 performs inference on the input inference data according to the instruction indicated by the prompt, and outputs the inference result in a data format such as voice data and text data. Here, inference refers to, for example, analysis, classification, prediction, and / or summarization.

[0058] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which the specific processing is performed by the data processing device 12, but the technology of the present disclosure is not limited to this, and the specific processing may be performed by the smart glasses 214.

[0059] [Third embodiment]

[0060] FIG. 5 shows an example of the configuration of a data processing system 310 according to the third embodiment.

[0061] 5, the data processing system 310 includes the data processing device 12 and a headset type terminal 314. An example of the data processing device 12 is a server.

[0062] The data processing device 12 includes a computer 22, a database 24, and a communication I / F 26. The computer 22 is an example of a "computer" according to the technology of the present disclosure. The computer 22 includes a processor 28, a RAM 30, and a storage 32. The processor 28, the RAM 30, and the storage 32 are connected to a bus 34. The database 24 and the communication I / F 26 are also connected to the bus 34. The communication I / F 26 is connected to a network 54. Examples of the network 54 include a wide area network (WAN) and / or a local area network (LAN).

[0063] The headset type terminal 314 includes a computer 36, a microphone 238, a speaker 240, a camera 42, a communication I / F 44, and a display 343. The computer 36 includes a processor 46, a RAM 48, and a storage 50. The processor 46, the RAM 48, and the storage 50 are connected to a bus 52. The microphone 238, the speaker 240, the camera 42, and the display 343 are also connected to the bus 52.

[0064] The microphone 238 receives instructions and the like from the user 20 by receiving voice uttered by the user 20. The microphone 238 captures the voice uttered by the user 20, converts the captured voice into audio data, and outputs it to the processor 46. The speaker 240 outputs the voice according to instructions from the processor 46.

[0065] Camera 42 is a small digital camera equipped with an optical system including a lens, an aperture, and a shutter, and an imaging element such as a CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) image sensor or a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor, and captures images of the surroundings of user 20 (e.g., an imaging range defined by an angle of view equivalent to the width of the field of vision of an average healthy person).

[0066] The communication I / F 44 is connected to a network 54. The communication I / Fs 44 and 26 are responsible for transmitting and receiving various types of information between the processor 46 and the processor 28 via the network 54. The transmission and reception of various types of information between the processor 46 and the processor 28 using the communication I / Fs 44 and 26 is performed in a secure state.

[0067] Fig. 6 shows an example of main functions of the data processing device 12 and the headset type terminal 314. As shown in Fig. 6, in the data processing device 12, a specific process is performed by the processor 28. A specific process program 56 is stored in the storage 32.

[0068] The specific processing program 56 is an example of a "program" according to the technology of the present disclosure. The processor 28 reads the specific processing program 56 from the storage 32, and executes the read specific processing program 56 on the RAM 30. The specific processing is realized by the processor 28 operating as a specific processing unit 290 in accordance with the specific processing program 56 executed on the RAM 30.

[0069] The storage 32 stores a data generation model 58 and an emotion identification model 59. The data generation model 58 and the emotion identification model 59 are used by the identification processing unit 290.

[0070] In the headset type terminal 314, the reception output process is performed by the processor 46. A reception output program 60 is stored in the storage 50. The processor 46 reads the reception output program 60 from the storage 50, and executes the read reception output program 60 on the RAM 48. The reception output process is realized by the processor 46 operating as the control unit 46A in accordance with the reception output program 60 executed on the RAM 48.

[0071] Next, the specific processing by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 will be described.

[0072] "Example 1" The present invention is a system that supports the creation of workflows in business processes. Specifically, the system includes a means for converting work procedures organized in text or the like into a flow diagram, a means for organizing the procedures into work content, a means for requesting detailed flow information, reviewing procedures, introducing automation, comparing with other cases, and proposing effects, etc. These means consistently support the creation of workflows in business processes, making it possible to narrow down targets and clarify effects. "Example 2" As a specific embodiment, consider, for example, the creation of a workflow for a manufacturing production line. First, the work procedures are organized in text or the like and then made into a flow diagram. Next, the work content is organized and a request for flow details is made. After that, the procedures are reviewed and, if possible, the introduction of automation is considered. Furthermore, comparisons are made with examples of other production lines and the effects are proposed. This makes it possible to efficiently create workflows for the production line. "Example 3" The present invention can also be realized as software that supports the creation of workflows in business processes. This software includes functions for turning work procedures organized in text or the like into flow diagrams, organizing them into work content, requesting flow details, reviewing procedures, introducing automation, comparing with other cases, proposing effects, etc. By utilizing these functions, it is possible to consistently support the creation of workflows in business processes, narrow down targets, and clarify effects.

[0073] The process flow of each embodiment will be described below.

[0074] "Example 1" Step 1: Organize the work procedures using text, etc. In this step, you organize the detailed procedures for the work using text, charts, etc., and grasp the overall picture of the work. Step 2: Create a flow diagram of the organized work procedures. In this step, the organized work procedures are converted into a flow diagram to make them visually easy to understand. Step 3: Organize the work content. In this step, organize the work content in more detail based on the work procedures in the flow diagram, and find ways to streamline the work and improve it. Step 4: Request for flow details In this step, you request the necessary flow details based on the work content you have organized. Step 5: Review the procedure. In this step, the work procedure is reviewed based on the request for flow details, and the efficiency of the work is improved. Step 6: Consider introducing automation. In this step, based on the review of procedures, identify parts of the work that can be automated and consider introducing automation. Step 7: Compare with other cases. In this step, compare your company's business flow with that of other companies to find areas for improvement and new ideas. Step 8: Propose the effects. In this step, you propose the effects of business improvement based on the improvements and new ideas identified through the above steps. "Example 2" Step 1: Organize the work flow of the manufacturing production line. In this step, organize the work procedures of the production line using text, etc. Step 2: Diagram the organized business flow. In this step, the organized work procedures are put into a flow diagram. Step 3: Based on the workflow diagram, organize the work content in more detail. In this step, organize the work content in more detail based on the workflow diagram, and find ways to streamline the work and improve it. Step 4: Request for flow details based on the organized work content. In this step, request for necessary flow details based on the organized work content. Step 5: Review the work procedures based on the request for the flow details. In this step, the work procedures are reviewed based on the request for the flow details, and the efficiency of the work is improved. Step 6: Based on the review of procedures, identify parts of the work that can be automated and consider introducing automation. In this step, based on the review of procedures, identify parts of the work that can be automated and consider introducing automation. Step 7: Compare your company's business flow with that of other companies to find areas for improvement and new ideas. In this step, compare your company's business flow with that of other companies to find areas for improvement and new ideas. Step 8: Based on the improvements and new ideas identified through the above steps, propose the effects of business improvement. In this step, based on the improvements and new ideas identified through the above steps, propose the effects of business improvement. "Example 3" Step 1: Develop software to support workflow. In this step, we develop software that includes functions such as turning work procedures organized in text etc. into flow diagrams, organizing them into work content, requesting flow details, reviewing procedures, introducing automation, comparing with other cases, and proposing effects. Step 2: Create a workflow using the developed software. In this step, create a workflow using the developed software. Step 3: Using the software, review the work procedures and improve the efficiency of the work. In this step, using the software, review the work procedures and improve the efficiency of the work. Step 4: Use software to identify areas of work that can be automated and consider introducing automation. In this step, use software to identify areas of work that can be automated and consider introducing automation. Step 5: Use software to compare your company's workflow with that of other companies to find areas for improvement and new ideas. In this step, use software to compare your company's workflow with that of other companies to find areas for improvement and new ideas. Step 6: Using the software, propose the effects of business improvement based on the improvements and new ideas identified through the above steps. In this step, using the software, propose the effects of business improvement based on the improvements and new ideas identified through the above steps.

[0075] In addition, an emotion engine that estimates the user's emotion may be further combined. That is, the identification processing unit 290 may estimate the user's emotion using the emotion identification model 59, and perform identification processing using the user's emotion.

[0076] "Example 1" As one embodiment of the present invention, there is a system that combines an emotion engine that recognizes the user's emotions. This system grasps the user's emotional state in real time and optimizes the workflow and suggests effects according to the emotional state. Specifically, if the user feels stressed, the system automatically adjusts the workflow and suggests ways to reduce the user's stress. "Example 2" In another embodiment, the emotion engine adjusts the effect suggestions according to the user's emotional state. When the user feels joy or satisfaction, the system makes suggestions to maximize the emotion. Specifically, when the user feels a sense of accomplishment in a task, the system makes suggestions to further enhance the sense of accomplishment. "Example 3" In another embodiment, the emotion engine optimizes the workflow according to the user's emotional state. When the user feels anxious or nervous, the system optimizes the workflow to reduce the user's anxiety. Specifically, when the user feels anxious about a new task, the system provides a detailed explanation of the procedure and makes suggestions to reduce the user's anxiety.

[0077] The process flow of each embodiment will be described below.

[0078] "Example 1" Step 1: The system grasps the user's emotional state in real time. Step 2: If the system determines that the user is stressed, it automatically adjusts the workflow. Step 3: The system makes suggestions to reduce the user's stress. "Example 2" Step 1: The system grasps the user's emotional state in real time. Step 2: If the system determines that the user is feeling joy or satisfaction, it will make suggestions to maximize that emotion. Step 3: When the user feels a sense of accomplishment in their work, the system makes suggestions to further enhance that sense of accomplishment. "Example 3" Step 1: The system grasps the user's emotional state in real time. Step 2: If the system determines that the user is feeling anxious or nervous, it optimizes the workflow to reduce those feelings. Step 3: When the user feels uneasy about a new task, the system provides a detailed explanation of the procedure and makes suggestions to ease the user's anxiety.

[0079] The specific processing unit 290 transmits the result of the specific processing to the headset type terminal 314. In the headset type terminal 314, the control unit 46A causes the speaker 240 and the display 343 to output the result of the specific processing. The microphone 238 acquires voice indicating a user input for the result of the specific processing. The control unit 46A transmits voice data indicating the user input acquired by the microphone 238 to the data processing device 12. In the data processing device 12, the specific processing unit 290 acquires the voice data.

[0080] The data generation model 58 is a so-called generative AI (Artificial Intelligence). An example of the data generation model 58 is ChatGPT (Internet search<URL: https: / / openai.com / blog / chatgpt> ) and other generation AIs. The data generation model 58 is obtained by making a neural network perform deep learning. A prompt including an instruction is input to the data generation model 58, and inference data such as voice data indicating a voice, text data indicating a text, and image data indicating an image is input. The data generation model 58 performs inference on the input inference data according to the instruction indicated by the prompt, and outputs the inference result in a data format such as voice data and text data. Here, inference refers to, for example, analysis, classification, prediction, and / or summarization.

[0081] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which the specific processing is performed by the data processing device 12, but the technology of the present disclosure is not limited to this, and the specific processing may be performed by the headset type terminal 314. [Fourth embodiment]

[0082] FIG. 7 shows an example of the configuration of a data processing system 410 according to the fourth embodiment.

[0083] 7, a data processing system 410 includes a data processing device 12 and a robot 414. An example of the data processing device 12 is a server.

[0084] The data processing device 12 includes a computer 22, a database 24, and a communication I / F 26. The computer 22 is an example of a "computer" according to the technology of the present disclosure. The computer 22 includes a processor 28, a RAM 30, and a storage 32. The processor 28, the RAM 30, and the storage 32 are connected to a bus 34. The database 24 and the communication I / F 26 are also connected to the bus 34. The communication I / F 26 is connected to a network 54. Examples of the network 54 include a wide area network (WAN) and / or a local area network (LAN).

[0085] The robot 414 includes a computer 36, a microphone 238, a speaker 240, a camera 42, a communication I / F 44, and a control target 443. The computer 36 includes a processor 46, a RAM 48, and a storage 50. The processor 46, the RAM 48, and the storage 50 are connected to a bus 52. In addition, the microphone 238, the speaker 240, the camera 42, and the control target 443 are also connected to the bus 52.

[0086] The microphone 238 receives instructions and the like from the user 20 by receiving voice uttered by the user 20. The microphone 238 captures the voice uttered by the user 20, converts the captured voice into audio data, and outputs it to the processor 46. The speaker 240 outputs the voice according to instructions from the processor 46.

[0087] Camera 42 is a small digital camera equipped with an optical system including a lens, an aperture, and a shutter, and an imaging element such as a CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) image sensor or a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor, and captures images of the surroundings of user 20 (e.g., an imaging range defined by an angle of view equivalent to the width of the field of vision of an average healthy person).

[0088] The communication I / F 44 is connected to a network 54. The communication I / Fs 44 and 26 are responsible for transmitting and receiving various types of information between the processor 46 and the processor 28 via the network 54. The transmission and reception of various types of information between the processor 46 and the processor 28 using the communication I / Fs 44 and 26 is performed in a secure state.

[0089] The control target 443 includes a display device, LEDs in the eyes, and motors for driving the arms, hands, legs, etc. The posture and behavior of the robot 414 are controlled by controlling the motors of the arms, hands, legs, etc. Some of the emotions of the robot 414 can be expressed by controlling these motors. In addition, the facial expressions of the robot 414 can also be expressed by controlling the light emission state of the LEDs in the eyes of the robot 414.

[0090] Fig. 8 shows an example of main functions of the data processing device 12 and the robot 414. As shown in Fig. 8, in the data processing device 12, a specific process is performed by the processor 28. A specific process program 56 is stored in the storage 32.

[0091] The specific processing program 56 is an example of a "program" according to the technology of the present disclosure. The processor 28 reads the specific processing program 56 from the storage 32, and executes the read specific processing program 56 on the RAM 30. The specific processing is realized by the processor 28 operating as a specific processing unit 290 in accordance with the specific processing program 56 executed on the RAM 30.

[0092] The storage 32 stores a data generation model 58 and an emotion identification model 59. The data generation model 58 and the emotion identification model 59 are used by the identification processing unit 290.

[0093] In the robot 414, the reception output process is performed by the processor 46. A reception output program 60 is stored in the storage 50. The processor 46 reads the reception output program 60 from the storage 50, and executes the read reception output program 60 on the RAM 48. The reception output process is realized by the processor 46 operating as the control unit 46A in accordance with the reception output program 60 executed on the RAM 48.

[0094] Next, the specific processing by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 will be described.

[0095] "Example 1" The present invention is a system that supports the creation of workflows in business processes. Specifically, the system includes a means for converting work procedures organized in text or the like into a flow diagram, a means for organizing the procedures into work content, a means for requesting detailed flow information, reviewing procedures, introducing automation, comparing with other cases, and proposing effects, etc. These means consistently support the creation of workflows in business processes, making it possible to narrow down targets and clarify effects. "Example 2" As a specific embodiment, consider, for example, the creation of a workflow for a manufacturing production line. First, the work procedures are organized in text or the like and then made into a flow diagram. Next, the work content is organized and a request for flow details is made. After that, the procedures are reviewed and, if possible, the introduction of automation is considered. Furthermore, comparisons are made with examples of other production lines and the effects are proposed. This makes it possible to efficiently create workflows for the production line. "Example 3" The present invention can also be realized as software that supports the creation of workflows in business processes. This software includes functions for turning work procedures organized in text or the like into flow diagrams, organizing them into work content, requesting flow details, reviewing procedures, introducing automation, comparing with other cases, proposing effects, etc. By utilizing these functions, it is possible to consistently support the creation of workflows in business processes, narrow down targets, and clarify effects.

[0096] The process flow of each embodiment will be described below.

[0097] "Example 1" Step 1: Organize the work procedures using text, etc. In this step, you organize the detailed procedures for the work using text, charts, etc., and grasp the overall picture of the work. Step 2: Create a flow diagram of the organized work procedures. In this step, the organized work procedures are converted into a flow diagram to make them visually easy to understand. Step 3: Organize the work content. In this step, organize the work content in more detail based on the work procedures in the flow diagram, and find ways to streamline the work and improve it. Step 4: Request for flow details In this step, you request the necessary flow details based on the work content you have organized. Step 5: Review the procedure. In this step, the work procedure is reviewed based on the request for flow details, and the efficiency of the work is improved. Step 6: Consider introducing automation. In this step, based on the review of procedures, identify parts of the work that can be automated and consider introducing automation. Step 7: Compare with other cases. In this step, compare your company's business flow with that of other companies to find areas for improvement and new ideas. Step 8: Propose the effects. In this step, you propose the effects of business improvement based on the improvements and new ideas identified through the above steps. "Example 2" Step 1: Organize the work flow of the manufacturing production line. In this step, organize the work procedures of the production line using text, etc. Step 2: Diagram the organized business flow. In this step, the organized work procedures are put into a flow diagram. Step 3: Based on the workflow diagram, organize the work content in more detail. In this step, organize the work content in more detail based on the workflow diagram, and find ways to streamline the work and improve it. Step 4: Request for flow details based on the organized work content. In this step, request for necessary flow details based on the organized work content. Step 5: Review the work procedures based on the request for the flow details. In this step, the work procedures are reviewed based on the request for the flow details, and the efficiency of the work is improved. Step 6: Based on the review of procedures, identify parts of the work that can be automated and consider introducing automation. In this step, based on the review of procedures, identify parts of the work that can be automated and consider introducing automation. Step 7: Compare your company's business flow with that of other companies to find areas for improvement and new ideas. In this step, compare your company's business flow with that of other companies to find areas for improvement and new ideas. Step 8: Based on the improvements and new ideas identified through the above steps, propose the effects of business improvement. In this step, based on the improvements and new ideas identified through the above steps, propose the effects of business improvement. "Example 3" Step 1: Develop software to support workflow. In this step, we develop software that includes functions such as turning work procedures organized in text etc. into flow diagrams, organizing them into work content, requesting flow details, reviewing procedures, introducing automation, comparing with other cases, and proposing effects. Step 2: Create a workflow using the developed software. In this step, create a workflow using the developed software. Step 3: Using the software, review the work procedures and improve the efficiency of the work. In this step, using the software, review the work procedures and improve the efficiency of the work. Step 4: Use software to identify areas of work that can be automated and consider introducing automation. In this step, use software to identify areas of work that can be automated and consider introducing automation. Step 5: Use software to compare your company's workflow with that of other companies to find areas for improvement and new ideas. In this step, use software to compare your company's workflow with that of other companies to find areas for improvement and new ideas. Step 6: Using the software, propose the effects of business improvement based on the improvements and new ideas identified through the above steps. In this step, using the software, propose the effects of business improvement based on the improvements and new ideas identified through the above steps.

[0098] In addition, an emotion engine that estimates the user's emotion may be further combined. That is, the identification processing unit 290 may estimate the user's emotion using the emotion identification model 59, and perform identification processing using the user's emotion.

[0099] "Example 1" As one embodiment of the present invention, there is a system that combines an emotion engine that recognizes the user's emotions. This system grasps the user's emotional state in real time and optimizes the workflow and suggests effects according to the emotional state. Specifically, if the user feels stressed, the system automatically adjusts the workflow and suggests ways to reduce the user's stress. "Example 2" In another embodiment, the emotion engine adjusts the effect suggestions according to the user's emotional state. When the user feels joy or satisfaction, the system makes suggestions to maximize the emotion. Specifically, when the user feels a sense of accomplishment in a task, the system makes suggestions to further enhance the sense of accomplishment. "Example 3" In another embodiment, the emotion engine optimizes the workflow according to the user's emotional state. When the user feels anxious or nervous, the system optimizes the workflow to reduce the user's anxiety. Specifically, when the user feels anxious about a new task, the system provides a detailed explanation of the procedure and makes suggestions to reduce the user's anxiety.

[0100] The process flow of each embodiment will be described below.

[0101] "Example 1" Step 1: The system grasps the user's emotional state in real time. Step 2: If the system determines that the user is stressed, it automatically adjusts the workflow. Step 3: The system makes suggestions to reduce the user's stress. "Example 2" Step 1: The system grasps the user's emotional state in real time. Step 2: If the system determines that the user is feeling joy or satisfaction, it will make suggestions to maximize that emotion. Step 3: When the user feels a sense of accomplishment in their work, the system makes suggestions to further enhance that sense of accomplishment. "Example 3" Step 1: The system grasps the user's emotional state in real time. Step 2: If the system determines that the user is feeling anxious or nervous, it optimizes the workflow to reduce those feelings. Step 3: When the user feels uneasy about a new task, the system provides a detailed explanation of the procedure and makes suggestions to ease the user's anxiety.

[0102] The specific processing unit 290 transmits the result of the specific processing to the robot 414. In the robot 414, the control unit 46A causes the speaker 240 and the control target 443 to output the result of the specific processing. The microphone 238 acquires a voice indicating a user input for the result of the specific processing. The control unit 46A transmits voice data indicating the user input acquired by the microphone 238 to the data processing device 12. In the data processing device 12, the specific processing unit 290 acquires the voice data.

[0103] The data generation model 58 is a so-called generative AI (Artificial Intelligence). An example of the data generation model 58 is ChatGPT (Internet search<URL: https: / / openai.com / blog / chatgpt> ) and other generation AIs. The data generation model 58 is obtained by making a neural network perform deep learning. A prompt including an instruction is input to the data generation model 58, and inference data such as voice data indicating a voice, text data indicating a text, and image data indicating an image is input. The data generation model 58 performs inference on the input inference data according to the instruction indicated by the prompt, and outputs the inference result in a data format such as voice data and text data. Here, inference refers to, for example, analysis, classification, prediction, and / or summarization.

[0104] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which the specific process was performed by the data processing device 12, but the technology of the present disclosure is not limited to this, and the specific process may be performed by the robot 414.

[0105] The emotion identification model 59 as an emotion engine may determine the emotion of the user according to a specific mapping. Specifically, the emotion identification model 59 may determine the emotion of the user according to an emotion map (see FIG. 9), which is a specific mapping. Similarly, the emotion identification model 59 may determine the emotion of the robot, and the identification processing unit 290 may perform identification processing using the emotion of the robot.

[0106] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an emotion map 400 on which multiple emotions are mapped. In the emotion map 400, emotions are arranged in concentric circles radiating from the center. The closer to the center of the concentric circles, the more primitive emotions are arranged. The more outside the concentric circles, the more emotions that represent states and actions that arise from a state of mind are arranged. Emotions are a concept that includes emotions and mental states. On the left side of the concentric circles, emotions that are generally generated from reactions that occur in the brain are arranged. On the right side of the concentric circles, emotions that are generally induced by situational judgment are arranged. On the upper and lower sides of the concentric circles, emotions that are generally generated from reactions that occur in the brain and are induced by situational judgment are arranged. In addition, on the upper side of the concentric circles, emotions of "pleasure" are arranged, and on the lower side, emotions of "discomfort" are arranged. In this way, in the emotion map 400, multiple emotions are mapped based on the structure in which emotions are generated, and emotions that tend to occur simultaneously are mapped close to each other.

[0107] These emotions are distributed in the 3 o'clock direction of emotion map 400 and usually fluctuate between relief and anxiety. In the right half of emotion map 400, situational awareness dominates over internal sensations, resulting in a sense of calm.

[0108] The inside of emotion map 400 represents what is going on inside one's mind, and the outside of emotion map 400 represents behavior, so the further out on emotion map 400 you go, the more visible the emotions become (the more they are expressed in behavior).

[0109] Here, human emotions are based on various balances such as posture and blood sugar level, and when these balances are far from the ideal, it indicates an unpleasant state, and when they are close to the ideal, it indicates a pleasant state. Emotions can also be created for robots, cars, motorcycles, etc., based on various balances such as posture and battery level, so that when these balances are far from the ideal, it indicates an unpleasant state, and when they are close to the ideal, it indicates a pleasant state. The emotion map may be generated, for example, based on the emotion map of Dr. Mitsuyoshi (Research on speech emotion recognition and emotion brain physiological signal analysis system, Tokushima University, doctoral dissertation: https: / / ci.nii.ac.jp / naid / 500000375379). On the left half of the emotion map, emotions belonging to an area called "reaction" where sensation is dominant are lined up. On the right half of the emotion map, emotions belonging to an area called "situation" where situation recognition is dominant are lined up.

[0110] The emotion map defines two emotions that promote learning. The first is the negative emotion around the middle of "repentance" or "remorse" on the situation side. In other words, this is when the robot experiences negative emotions such as "I never want to feel this way again" or "I don't want to be scolded again." The other is the positive emotion around "desire" on the response side. In other words, this is when the robot has positive feelings such as "I want more" or "I want to know more."

[0111] The emotion identification model 59 inputs the user input to a pre-trained neural network, obtains emotion values ​​indicating each emotion shown in the emotion map 400, and determines the emotion of the user. This neural network is pre-trained based on multiple learning data that are combinations of the user input and emotion values ​​indicating each emotion shown in the emotion map 400. Furthermore, this neural network is trained so that emotions that are located close to each other have similar values, as in the emotion map 900 shown in Fig. 10. Fig. 10 shows an example in which multiple emotions, "relief," "calm," and "encouraging," have similar emotion values.

[0112] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which a specific process is performed by one computer 22, but the technology disclosed herein is not limited to this, and distributed processing of the specific process may be performed by multiple computers, including computer 22.

[0113] In the above embodiment, an example in which the specific processing program 56 is stored in the storage 32 has been described, but the technology of the present disclosure is not limited to this. For example, the specific processing program 56 may be stored in a portable computer-readable non-transitory storage medium such as a Universal Serial Bus (USB) memory. The specific processing program 56 stored in the non-transitory storage medium is installed in the computer 22 of the data processing device 12. The processor 28 executes the specific processing in accordance with the specific processing program 56.

[0114] In addition, the specific processing program 56 may be stored in a storage device such as a server connected to the data processing device 12 via the network 54, and the specific processing program 56 may be downloaded and installed on the computer 22 upon request from the data processing device 12.

[0115] It is not necessary to store all of the specific processing program 56 in a storage device such as a server connected to the data processing device 12 via the network 54, or to store all of the specific processing program 56 in the storage 32; only a portion of the specific processing program 56 may be stored.

[0116] As the hardware resource for executing the specific process, various processors as shown below can be used. An example of the processor is a CPU, which is a general-purpose processor that functions as a hardware resource for executing the specific process by executing software, i.e., a program. Another example of the processor is a dedicated electric circuit, which is a processor having a circuit configuration designed exclusively for executing the specific process, such as a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), a Programmable Logic Device (PLD), or an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Each processor has a built-in or connected memory, and each processor executes the specific process by using the memory.

[0117] The hardware resource that executes the specific process may be one of these various processors, or may be a combination of two or more processors of the same or different types (for example, a combination of multiple FPGAs, or a combination of a CPU and an FPGA). Also, the hardware resource that executes the specific process may be a single processor.

[0118] As an example of a configuration using one processor, first, one processor is configured by combining one or more CPUs and software, and this processor functions as a hardware resource that executes a specific process. Second, there is a configuration in which a processor is used that realizes the functions of the entire system including multiple hardware resources that execute a specific process on a single IC chip, as typified by SoC (System-on-a-chip). In this way, a specific process is realized using one or more of the above-mentioned various processors as hardware resources.

[0119] Furthermore, more specifically, the hardware structure of these various processors can be an electric circuit that combines circuit elements such as semiconductor elements. The specific processes described above are merely examples. It goes without saying that unnecessary steps may be deleted, new steps may be added, or the order of processes may be changed without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[0120] The above description and illustrations are detailed descriptions of the parts related to the technology of the present disclosure, and are merely an example of the technology of the present disclosure. For example, the above description of the configuration, function, action, and effect is an example of the configuration, function, action, and effect of the parts related to the technology of the present disclosure. Therefore, it goes without saying that unnecessary parts may be deleted, new elements may be added, or replacements may be made to the above description and illustrations, within the scope of the gist of the technology of the present disclosure. In addition, in order to avoid confusion and to facilitate understanding of the parts related to the technology of the present disclosure, the above description and illustrations omit explanations of technical common sense that do not require explanation in order to enable the implementation of the technology of the present disclosure.

[0121] All publications, patent applications, and standards mentioned in this specification are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication, patent application, or standard was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.

[0122] The following is further disclosed regarding the above embodiment.

[0123] (Claim 1) A system that includes a means for converting work procedures organized in text or other formats into flow diagrams, a means for organizing them into work content, and a means for requesting detailed flow, reviewing procedures, introducing automation, comparing with other cases, proposing effects, etc. (Claim 2) 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein said flow diagramming means includes means for supporting business flow diagramming. (Claim 3) The system of claim 1 , wherein the means for suggesting includes means for narrowing down the target and clarifying the effect.

[0124] (Claim 4) 2. The system of claim 1, further comprising an emotion engine for recognizing emotions of a user. (Claim 5) 5. The system of claim 4, wherein the emotion engine includes means for optimizing workflow according to an emotional state of a user. (Claim 6) 5. The system of claim 4, wherein the emotional engine includes means for adjusting effect suggestions depending on the emotional state of the user. [Explanation of symbols]

[0125] 10, 210, 310, 410 Data Processing Systems 12 Data Processing Device 14 Smart Devices 214 Smart Glasses 314 Headset-type terminal 414 Robot

Claims

1. A system that includes a means for converting work procedures organized in text or other formats into flow diagrams, a means for organizing them into work content, and a means for requesting detailed flow, reviewing procedures, introducing automation, comparing with other cases, proposing effects, etc.

2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the means for creating a flow diagram includes means for supporting creation of a business flow.

3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the means for suggesting includes means for narrowing down the target and clarifying the effect.

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