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The system addresses the limitations of traditional learning systems by enabling learners to set themes, generate content through APIs and AI, and utilize a personal assistant for personalized learning experiences, resulting in enhanced engagement and understanding.

JP2025054661APending Publication Date: 2025-04-08SOFTBANK GROUP CORP
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JP2023163798
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JP · JP
Patent Type
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Filing Date
2023-09-26
Publication Date
2025-04-08

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Technical Problem

Traditional learning systems face challenges in generating teaching materials that align with learners' desired themes, selecting appropriate formats, and providing adequate support for exploring uncertainties and asking questions.

Method used

The system allows learners to freely set themes, automatically generates learning content using APIs and external AI, offers content in various formats, and includes a personal assistant to adjust content based on learning progress and provide answers to questions.

Benefits of technology

This approach enables personalized and flexible learning experiences, allowing learners to delve into uncertainties and receive relevant content and answers, thereby enhancing their understanding and engagement.

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Abstract

To provide a system.SOLUTION: A system includes means for allowing a learner to freely set a theme that the learner wants to learn, means for automatically generating learning content along the theme by utilizing API / external AI, means for selecting a teaching material form (a slide, text, an animation, voice, a cartoon, interactive, a test, or the like) and automatically generating teaching material content in that form, and means for providing a personal assistant such that one can ask questions while digging into obscure points.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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[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] In conventional learning systems, it was difficult for learners to freely generate learning materials corresponding to the topics they wanted to learn, and it was also difficult to select the format of the learning materials or adjust the learning materials according to the learner's level of understanding. Furthermore, there was no adequate support for learners to delve deeper and ask questions about points they were unclear about. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In the system of the present invention, learners can freely set the topic they wish to study, and learning content based on that topic is automatically generated using API and external AI. They can also select the format of the teaching material (slides, text, video, audio, manga, dialogue, tests, etc.), and the teaching material content in that format is automatically generated. Furthermore, a personal assistant is provided to allow learners to ask questions in more depth about points they are unsure of, and the learning content is adjusted according to the learner's learning progress and level of understanding. This personal assistant not only provides direct answers to learners' questions, but also has the function of providing related learning content. [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 system of the present invention provides an interface that allows learners to freely set the theme they want to learn. For example, learners can set themes such as "quantum computers" or "machine learning." Based on the set theme, the system automatically generates learning content using APIs and external AI. The generated content is provided in the form of slides, text, video, audio, comics, dialogue, tests, etc., and learners can select the appropriate form from among these. "Example 2" The system of the present invention provides a personal assistant that has the function of adjusting learning content according to the learner's level of understanding and learning progress. This personal assistant allows the learner to dig deeper and ask questions about points that they are unsure about. For example, if a learner asks about "the basic principles of quantum computing," the personal assistant not only provides a direct answer, but also provides related learning content. This allows the learner to deepen their understanding. "Example 3" The system of the present invention uses APIs and external AI to automatically generate teaching materials corresponding to the theme that the learner wants to learn. For example, if the learner sets the theme as "quantum computers," the system uses APIs and external AI to automatically generate teaching materials related to "quantum computers." The generated teaching materials are provided in the form of slides, text, video, audio, manga, dialogue, tests, etc., and the learner can select the appropriate form from these.

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

[0028] "Example 1" Step 1: Learners set the topic they want to learn through the system interface. For example, they set the topic "quantum computing." Step 2: The system automatically generates learning content based on the set theme using APIs and external AI, and the generated content includes information related to the theme. Step 3: The generated content is provided in the form of slides, text, video, audio, comics, dialogue, tests, etc. Learners can choose the most suitable form from these. "Example 2" Step 1: The learner asks the system's personal assistant a detailed question to clarify a point they are unsure about, for example, "The basic principles of quantum computing." Step 2: The personal assistant provides a direct answer to the learner's question. Step 3: Additionally, the personal assistant also provides learning content related to the question, allowing the learner to deepen their understanding. "Example 3" Step 1: The learner sets the topic they want to learn in the system. For example, set the topic to "quantum computers." Step 2: The system automatically generates learning content based on the set theme using APIs and external AI. Step 3: The generated teaching materials are provided in the form of slides, text, video, audio, comics, dialogue, tests, etc., and learners can choose the most appropriate form from among these.

[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 including a means for a learner to freely set a theme that he / she wants to learn, a means for automatically generating learning content according to the theme using API and external AI, a means for selecting a teaching material format (slides, text, video, audio, manga, dialogue, test, etc.) and automatically generating teaching material content in that format, and a means for providing a personal assistant so that the learner can dig deeper and ask questions about unclear points, and further combining this with an emotion engine that recognizes the learner's emotions. Specifically, if a learner sets that he / she wants to learn about "quantum computers," the system automatically generates learning content related to "quantum computers" using API and external AI, and automatically generates teaching material content in the teaching material format (e.g., slides) selected by the learner. In addition, if the learner digs deeper and asks questions about unclear points, the personal assistant provides an answer to the question. Furthermore, the emotion engine recognizes the learner's emotions (e.g., confusion or excitement) and adjusts the learning content and the response of the personal assistant according to the emotions. "Example 2" Another embodiment of the present invention is a system including an emotion engine that has a function of adjusting learning content according to the learner's emotions. Specifically, if a learner sets that he / she wants to learn "quantum computers," the system uses an API or external AI to automatically generate learning content related to "quantum computers" and automatically generates learning content in the learning material format (e.g., slides) selected by the learner. At this time, the emotion engine recognizes the learner's emotions (e.g., confusion or excitement) and adjusts the generated learning content according to the emotion. For example, if the learner feels confused, the emotion engine generates learning content that includes a more detailed explanation. "Example 3" As yet another embodiment of the present invention, there is a system having a function of adjusting the response of a personal assistant according to the learner's emotions. Specifically, when a learner sets that he / she wants to learn "quantum computers", the system automatically generates learning content related to "quantum computers" using APIs and external AI, and automatically generates teaching material content in the teaching material format (e.g., slides) selected by the learner. In addition, when a learner asks a question by delving into an unclear point, the personal assistant provides an answer to the question. At this time, the emotion engine recognizes the learner's emotions (e.g., confusion or excitement) and adjusts the response of the personal assistant according to the emotion. For example, if the learner feels confused, the personal assistant provides a more detailed explanation.

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

[0032] "Example 1" Step 1: The learner sets the topic they want to learn in the system. For example, they can set that they want to learn about "quantum computers." Step 2: The system uses APIs and external AI to automatically generate learning content on "quantum computers." Step 3: When the learner selects the teaching material format (e.g., slides), the system automatically generates teaching material content for that format. Step 4: Learners can dig in and ask questions, and a personal assistant will provide answers to their queries. Step 5: The emotion engine recognizes the learner's emotions (e.g. confusion or excitement) and adjusts the learning content and the personal assistant's response accordingly. "Example 2" Step 1: The learner sets the topic they want to learn in the system. For example, they can set that they want to learn about "quantum computers." Step 2: The system uses APIs and external AI to automatically generate learning content on "quantum computers." Step 3: When the learner selects the teaching material format (e.g., slides), the system automatically generates teaching material content for that format. Step 4: The emotion engine recognizes the learner's emotion (e.g., confusion or excitement) and adjusts the generated learning content according to the emotion. For example, if the learner feels confused, the emotion engine generates learning content with more detailed explanations. "Example 3" Step 1: The learner sets the topic they want to learn in the system. For example, they can set that they want to learn about "quantum computers." Step 2: The system uses APIs and external AI to automatically generate learning content on "quantum computers." Step 3: When the learner selects the teaching material format (e.g., slides), the system automatically generates teaching material content for that format. Step 4: Learners can dig in and ask questions, and a personal assistant will provide answers to their queries. Step 5: The emotion engine recognizes the learner's emotion (e.g., confusion or excitement) and adjusts the personal assistant's response accordingly. For example, if the learner feels confused, the personal assistant will provide a more detailed explanation.

[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 system of the present invention provides an interface that allows learners to freely set the theme they want to learn. For example, learners can set themes such as "quantum computers" or "machine learning." Based on the set theme, the system automatically generates learning content using APIs and external AI. The generated content is provided in the form of slides, text, video, audio, comics, dialogue, tests, etc., and learners can select the appropriate form from among these. "Example 2" The system of the present invention provides a personal assistant that has the function of adjusting learning content according to the learner's level of understanding and learning progress. This personal assistant allows the learner to dig deeper and ask questions about points that they are unsure about. For example, if a learner asks about "the basic principles of quantum computing," the personal assistant not only provides a direct answer, but also provides related learning content. This allows the learner to deepen their understanding. "Example 3" The system of the present invention uses APIs and external AI to automatically generate teaching materials corresponding to the theme that the learner wants to learn. For example, if the learner sets the theme as "quantum computers," the system uses APIs and external AI to automatically generate teaching materials related to "quantum computers." The generated teaching materials are provided in the form of slides, text, video, audio, manga, dialogue, tests, etc., and the learner can select the appropriate form from these.

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

[0051] "Example 1" Step 1: Learners set the topic they want to learn through the system interface. For example, they set the topic "quantum computing." Step 2: The system automatically generates learning content based on the set theme using APIs and external AI, and the generated content includes information related to the theme. Step 3: The generated content is provided in the form of slides, text, video, audio, comics, dialogue, tests, etc. Learners can choose the most suitable form from these. "Example 2" Step 1: The learner asks the system's personal assistant a detailed question to clarify a point they are unsure about, for example, "The basic principles of quantum computing." Step 2: The personal assistant provides a direct answer to the learner's question. Step 3: Additionally, the personal assistant also provides learning content related to the question, allowing the learner to deepen their understanding. "Example 3" Step 1: The learner sets the topic they want to learn in the system. For example, set the topic to "quantum computers." Step 2: The system automatically generates learning content based on the set theme using APIs and external AI. Step 3: The generated teaching materials are provided in the form of slides, text, video, audio, comics, dialogue, tests, etc., and learners can choose the most appropriate form from among these.

[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 including a means for a learner to freely set a theme that he / she wants to learn, a means for automatically generating learning content according to the theme using API and external AI, a means for selecting a teaching material format (slides, text, video, audio, manga, dialogue, test, etc.) and automatically generating teaching material content in that format, and a means for providing a personal assistant so that the learner can dig deeper and ask questions about unclear points, and further combining this with an emotion engine that recognizes the learner's emotions. Specifically, if a learner sets that he / she wants to learn about "quantum computers," the system automatically generates learning content related to "quantum computers" using API and external AI, and automatically generates teaching material content in the teaching material format (e.g., slides) selected by the learner. In addition, if the learner digs deeper and asks questions about unclear points, the personal assistant provides an answer to the question. Furthermore, the emotion engine recognizes the learner's emotions (e.g., confusion or excitement) and adjusts the learning content and the response of the personal assistant according to the emotions. "Example 2" Another embodiment of the present invention is a system including an emotion engine that has a function of adjusting learning content according to the learner's emotions. Specifically, if a learner sets that he / she wants to learn "quantum computers," the system uses an API or external AI to automatically generate learning content related to "quantum computers" and automatically generates learning content in the learning material format (e.g., slides) selected by the learner. At this time, the emotion engine recognizes the learner's emotions (e.g., confusion or excitement) and adjusts the generated learning content according to the emotion. For example, if the learner feels confused, the emotion engine generates learning content that includes a more detailed explanation. "Example 3" As yet another embodiment of the present invention, there is a system having a function of adjusting the response of a personal assistant according to the learner's emotions. Specifically, when a learner sets that he / she wants to learn "quantum computers", the system automatically generates learning content related to "quantum computers" using APIs and external AI, and automatically generates teaching material content in the teaching material format (e.g., slides) selected by the learner. In addition, when a learner asks a question by delving into an unclear point, the personal assistant provides an answer to the question. At this time, the emotion engine recognizes the learner's emotions (e.g., confusion or excitement) and adjusts the response of the personal assistant according to the emotion. For example, if the learner feels confused, the personal assistant provides a more detailed explanation.

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

[0055] "Example 1" Step 1: The learner sets the topic they want to learn in the system. For example, they can set that they want to learn about "quantum computers." Step 2: The system uses APIs and external AI to automatically generate learning content on "quantum computers." Step 3: When the learner selects the teaching material format (e.g., slides), the system automatically generates teaching material content for that format. Step 4: Learners can dig in and ask questions, and a personal assistant will provide answers to their queries. Step 5: The emotion engine recognizes the learner's emotions (e.g. confusion or excitement) and adjusts the learning content and the personal assistant's response accordingly. "Example 2" Step 1: The learner sets the topic they want to learn in the system. For example, they can set that they want to learn about "quantum computers." Step 2: The system uses APIs and external AI to automatically generate learning content on "quantum computers." Step 3: When the learner selects the teaching material format (e.g., slides), the system automatically generates teaching material content for that format. Step 4: The emotion engine recognizes the learner's emotion (e.g., confusion or excitement) and adjusts the generated learning content according to the emotion. For example, if the learner feels confused, the emotion engine generates learning content with more detailed explanations. "Example 3" Step 1: The learner sets the topic they want to learn in the system. For example, they can set that they want to learn about "quantum computers." Step 2: The system uses APIs and external AI to automatically generate learning content on "quantum computers." Step 3: When the learner selects the teaching material format (e.g., slides), the system automatically generates teaching material content for that format. Step 4: Learners can dig in and ask questions, and a personal assistant will provide answers to their queries. Step 5: The emotion engine recognizes the learner's emotion (e.g., confusion or excitement) and adjusts the personal assistant's response accordingly. For example, if the learner feels confused, the personal assistant will provide a more detailed explanation.

[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 system of the present invention provides an interface that allows learners to freely set the theme they want to learn. For example, learners can set themes such as "quantum computers" or "machine learning." Based on the set theme, the system automatically generates learning content using APIs and external AI. The generated content is provided in the form of slides, text, video, audio, comics, dialogue, tests, etc., and learners can select the appropriate form from among these. "Example 2" The system of the present invention provides a personal assistant that has the function of adjusting learning content according to the learner's level of understanding and learning progress. This personal assistant allows the learner to dig deeper and ask questions about points that they are unsure about. For example, if a learner asks about "the basic principles of quantum computing," the personal assistant not only provides a direct answer, but also provides related learning content. This allows the learner to deepen their understanding. "Example 3" The system of the present invention uses APIs and external AI to automatically generate teaching materials corresponding to the theme that the learner wants to learn. For example, if the learner sets the theme as "quantum computers," the system uses APIs and external AI to automatically generate teaching materials related to "quantum computers." The generated teaching materials are provided in the form of slides, text, video, audio, manga, dialogue, tests, etc., and the learner can select the appropriate form from these.

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

[0074] "Example 1" Step 1: Learners set the topic they want to learn through the system interface. For example, they set the topic "quantum computing." Step 2: The system automatically generates learning content based on the set theme using APIs and external AI, and the generated content includes information related to the theme. Step 3: The generated content is provided in the form of slides, text, video, audio, comics, dialogue, tests, etc. Learners can choose the most suitable form from these. "Example 2" Step 1: The learner asks the system's personal assistant a detailed question to clarify a point they are unsure about, for example, "The basic principles of quantum computing." Step 2: The personal assistant provides a direct answer to the learner's question. Step 3: Additionally, the personal assistant also provides learning content related to the question, allowing the learner to deepen their understanding. "Example 3" Step 1: The learner sets the topic they want to learn in the system. For example, set the topic to "quantum computers." Step 2: The system automatically generates learning content based on the set theme using APIs and external AI. Step 3: The generated teaching materials are provided in the form of slides, text, video, audio, comics, dialogue, tests, etc., and learners can choose the most appropriate form from among these.

[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 including a means for a learner to freely set a theme that he / she wants to learn, a means for automatically generating learning content according to the theme using API and external AI, a means for selecting a teaching material format (slides, text, video, audio, manga, dialogue, test, etc.) and automatically generating teaching material content in that format, and a means for providing a personal assistant so that the learner can dig deeper and ask questions about unclear points, and further combining this with an emotion engine that recognizes the learner's emotions. Specifically, if a learner sets that he / she wants to learn about "quantum computers," the system automatically generates learning content related to "quantum computers" using API and external AI, and automatically generates teaching material content in the teaching material format (e.g., slides) selected by the learner. In addition, if the learner digs deeper and asks questions about unclear points, the personal assistant provides an answer to the question. Furthermore, the emotion engine recognizes the learner's emotions (e.g., confusion or excitement) and adjusts the learning content and the response of the personal assistant according to the emotions. "Example 2" Another embodiment of the present invention is a system including an emotion engine that has a function of adjusting learning content according to the learner's emotions. Specifically, if a learner sets that he / she wants to learn "quantum computers," the system uses an API or external AI to automatically generate learning content related to "quantum computers" and automatically generates learning content in the learning material format (e.g., slides) selected by the learner. At this time, the emotion engine recognizes the learner's emotions (e.g., confusion or excitement) and adjusts the generated learning content according to the emotion. For example, if the learner feels confused, the emotion engine generates learning content that includes a more detailed explanation. "Example 3" As yet another embodiment of the present invention, there is a system having a function of adjusting the response of a personal assistant according to the learner's emotions. Specifically, when a learner sets that he / she wants to learn "quantum computers", the system automatically generates learning content related to "quantum computers" using APIs and external AI, and automatically generates teaching material content in the teaching material format (e.g., slides) selected by the learner. In addition, when a learner asks a question by delving into an unclear point, the personal assistant provides an answer to the question. At this time, the emotion engine recognizes the learner's emotions (e.g., confusion or excitement) and adjusts the response of the personal assistant according to the emotion. For example, if the learner feels confused, the personal assistant provides a more detailed explanation.

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

[0078] "Example 1" Step 1: The learner sets the topic they want to learn in the system. For example, they can set that they want to learn about "quantum computers." Step 2: The system uses APIs and external AI to automatically generate learning content on "quantum computers." Step 3: When the learner selects the teaching material format (e.g., slides), the system automatically generates teaching material content for that format. Step 4: Learners can dig in and ask questions, and a personal assistant will provide answers to their queries. Step 5: The emotion engine recognizes the learner's emotions (e.g. confusion or excitement) and adjusts the learning content and the personal assistant's response accordingly. "Example 2" Step 1: The learner sets the topic they want to learn in the system. For example, they can set that they want to learn about "quantum computers." Step 2: The system uses APIs and external AI to automatically generate learning content on "quantum computers." Step 3: When the learner selects the teaching material format (e.g., slides), the system automatically generates teaching material content for that format. Step 4: The emotion engine recognizes the learner's emotion (e.g., confusion or excitement) and adjusts the generated learning content according to the emotion. For example, if the learner feels confused, the emotion engine generates learning content with more detailed explanations. "Example 3" Step 1: The learner sets the topic they want to learn in the system. For example, they can set that they want to learn about "quantum computers." Step 2: The system uses APIs and external AI to automatically generate learning content on "quantum computers." Step 3: When the learner selects the teaching material format (e.g., slides), the system automatically generates teaching material content for that format. Step 4: Learners can dig in and ask questions, and a personal assistant will provide answers to their queries. Step 5: The emotion engine recognizes the learner's emotion (e.g., confusion or excitement) and adjusts the personal assistant's response accordingly. For example, if the learner feels confused, the personal assistant will provide a more detailed explanation.

[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 system of the present invention provides an interface that allows learners to freely set the theme they want to learn. For example, learners can set themes such as "quantum computers" or "machine learning." Based on the set theme, the system automatically generates learning content using APIs and external AI. The generated content is provided in the form of slides, text, video, audio, comics, dialogue, tests, etc., and learners can select the appropriate form from among these. "Example 2" The system of the present invention provides a personal assistant that has the function of adjusting learning content according to the learner's level of understanding and learning progress. This personal assistant allows the learner to dig deeper and ask questions about points that they are unsure about. For example, if a learner asks about "the basic principles of quantum computing," the personal assistant not only provides a direct answer, but also provides related learning content. This allows the learner to deepen their understanding. "Example 3" The system of the present invention uses APIs and external AI to automatically generate teaching materials corresponding to the theme that the learner wants to learn. For example, if the learner sets the theme as "quantum computers," the system uses APIs and external AI to automatically generate teaching materials related to "quantum computers." The generated teaching materials are provided in the form of slides, text, video, audio, manga, dialogue, tests, etc., and the learner can select the appropriate form from these.

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

[0097] "Example 1" Step 1: Learners set the topic they want to learn through the system interface. For example, they set the topic "quantum computing." Step 2: The system automatically generates learning content based on the set theme using APIs and external AI, and the generated content includes information related to the theme. Step 3: The generated content is provided in the form of slides, text, video, audio, comics, dialogue, tests, etc. Learners can choose the most suitable form from these. "Example 2" Step 1: The learner asks the system's personal assistant a detailed question to clarify a point they are unsure about, for example, "The basic principles of quantum computing." Step 2: The personal assistant provides a direct answer to the learner's question. Step 3: Additionally, the personal assistant also provides learning content related to the question, allowing the learner to deepen their understanding. "Example 3" Step 1: The learner sets the topic they want to learn in the system. For example, set the topic to "quantum computers." Step 2: The system automatically generates learning content based on the set theme using APIs and external AI. Step 3: The generated teaching materials are provided in the form of slides, text, video, audio, comics, dialogue, tests, etc., and learners can choose the most appropriate form from among these.

[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 including a means for a learner to freely set a theme that he / she wants to learn, a means for automatically generating learning content according to the theme using API and external AI, a means for selecting a teaching material format (slides, text, video, audio, manga, dialogue, test, etc.) and automatically generating teaching material content in that format, and a means for providing a personal assistant so that the learner can dig deeper and ask questions about unclear points, and further combining this with an emotion engine that recognizes the learner's emotions. Specifically, if a learner sets that he / she wants to learn about "quantum computers," the system automatically generates learning content related to "quantum computers" using API and external AI, and automatically generates teaching material content in the teaching material format (e.g., slides) selected by the learner. In addition, if the learner digs deeper and asks questions about unclear points, the personal assistant provides an answer to the question. Furthermore, the emotion engine recognizes the learner's emotions (e.g., confusion or excitement) and adjusts the learning content and the response of the personal assistant according to the emotions. "Example 2" Another embodiment of the present invention is a system including an emotion engine that has a function of adjusting learning content according to the learner's emotions. Specifically, if a learner sets that he / she wants to learn "quantum computers," the system uses an API or external AI to automatically generate learning content related to "quantum computers" and automatically generates learning content in the learning material format (e.g., slides) selected by the learner. At this time, the emotion engine recognizes the learner's emotions (e.g., confusion or excitement) and adjusts the generated learning content according to the emotion. For example, if the learner feels confused, the emotion engine generates learning content that includes a more detailed explanation. "Example 3" As yet another embodiment of the present invention, there is a system having a function of adjusting the response of a personal assistant according to the learner's emotions. Specifically, when a learner sets that he / she wants to learn "quantum computers", the system automatically generates learning content related to "quantum computers" using APIs and external AI, and automatically generates teaching material content in the teaching material format (e.g., slides) selected by the learner. In addition, when a learner asks a question by delving into an unclear point, the personal assistant provides an answer to the question. At this time, the emotion engine recognizes the learner's emotions (e.g., confusion or excitement) and adjusts the response of the personal assistant according to the emotion. For example, if the learner feels confused, the personal assistant provides a more detailed explanation.

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

[0101] "Example 1" Step 1: The learner sets the topic they want to learn in the system. For example, they can set that they want to learn about "quantum computers." Step 2: The system uses APIs and external AI to automatically generate learning content on "quantum computers." Step 3: When the learner selects the teaching material format (e.g., slides), the system automatically generates teaching material content for that format. Step 4: Learners can dig in and ask questions, and a personal assistant will provide answers to their queries. Step 5: The emotion engine recognizes the learner's emotions (e.g. confusion or excitement) and adjusts the learning content and the personal assistant's response accordingly. "Example 2" Step 1: The learner sets the topic they want to learn in the system. For example, they can set that they want to learn about "quantum computers." Step 2: The system uses APIs and external AI to automatically generate learning content on "quantum computers." Step 3: When the learner selects the teaching material format (e.g., slides), the system automatically generates teaching material content for that format. Step 4: The emotion engine recognizes the learner's emotion (e.g., confusion or excitement) and adjusts the generated learning content according to the emotion. For example, if the learner feels confused, the emotion engine generates learning content with more detailed explanations. "Example 3" Step 1: The learner sets the topic they want to learn in the system. For example, they can set that they want to learn about "quantum computers." Step 2: The system uses APIs and external AI to automatically generate learning content on "quantum computers." Step 3: When the learner selects the teaching material format (e.g., slides), the system automatically generates teaching material content for that format. Step 4: Learners can dig in and ask questions, and a personal assistant will provide answers to their queries. Step 5: The emotion engine recognizes the learner's emotion (e.g., confusion or excitement) and adjusts the personal assistant's response accordingly. For example, if the learner feels confused, the personal assistant will provide a more detailed explanation.

[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 you go on emotion map 400, 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 using a processor 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 including a means for learners to freely set the topic they wish to study, a means for automatically generating learning content based on that topic using API and external AI, a means for selecting the teaching material format (slides, text, video, audio, manga, dialogue, tests, etc.) and automatically generating teaching material content in that format, and a means for providing a personal assistant to allow learners to delve deeper and ask questions about points they are unsure of. (Claim 2) The system according to claim 1 , wherein the personal assistant has a function of adjusting learning content according to the learner's learning progress and level of understanding. (Claim 3) The system of claim 1 , wherein the personal assistant is capable of providing not only direct answers to the learner's questions but also relevant learning content.

[0124] (Claim 4) The system of claim 1 , wherein the system further comprises an emotion engine that recognizes emotions of a learner. (Claim 5) 5. The system of claim 4, wherein the emotion engine is capable of adjusting learning content according to emotions of a learner. (Claim 6) The system of claim 4 , wherein the personal assistant has a function of adjusting its response depending on the learner's emotions. [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 including a means for allowing a learner to freely set a theme they wish to study, a means for automatically generating learning content based on that theme using an API or external AI, a means for selecting a teaching material format (slides, text, video, audio, manga, interactive, test, etc.) and automatically generating teaching material content in that format, and a means for providing a personal assistant to allow learners to delve deeper and ask questions about points they are unsure of.

2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the personal assistant has a function of adjusting learning content according to the learner's learning progress and level of understanding.

3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the personal assistant is capable of providing relevant learning content as well as direct answers to the learner's questions.

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