End-of-Life Notebook Creation Support Program, Method, and System

Abstract

We provide an end-of-life planning support program that can adapt to changes in the circumstances of the individuals involved. [Solution] Based on the subject's information, a first end-of-life planning document is selected or generated and provided to the subject. Based on the subject's request, a second end-of-life planning document is generated by editing the first end-of-life planning document and provided to the subject and related parties. When status change data indicating a change in the subject's situation is obtained, the second end-of-life planning document is updated based on this status change data to generate a third end-of-life planning document. When the subject or related parties meet predetermined conditions, editing privileges are granted and then revoked.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an ending note creation support program, a method thereof, and a system thereof for supporting the creation of ending notes.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, ending notes for organizing one's life feelings have been used. If such ending notes are appropriately utilized, there are merits such as enabling the target person to lead a fulfilling remaining life, or enabling relatives such as family members to quickly take necessary procedures after the death of the target person.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in recent years, although ending notes are being used, they are not being fully utilized. This is because many people have ending notes, but there is a problem that they don't know how to write them and thus they are not described. Also, when unexpected situation changes occur after creating an ending note, there is a problem that the burden of rewriting the ending note is large.

[0005] In view of the problems of the above-described conventional technologies, an object of the present invention is to provide an ending note creation support program, a method thereof, and a system that can appropriately respond even when the situation of the target person changes.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The present invention is an end-of-life notebook creation support program that causes a computer to execute the following steps: a first step of providing a first end-of-life notebook data to a target person; a second step of generating a second end-of-life notebook data by editing the first end-of-life notebook data based on a request from the target person; a third step of acquiring situation change data indicating a change in the target person's situation; a fourth step of updating the second end-of-life notebook data based on the situation change data acquired in the third step to generate a third end-of-life notebook data; and a fifth step of granting editing rights to the target person or related person corresponding to the conditions for granting editing rights, when the conditions for granting editing rights are met, granting editing rights to edit the second end-of-life notebook data or the third end-of-life notebook data.

[0007] Preferably, after granting the editing privileges in the fifth step, if the conditions for releasing the editing restriction are met, the computer is instructed to perform a sixth step to release the editing privileges.

[0008] Preferably, the conditions for granting editing rights are a request from the subject or related party, a predetermined time, or the period covered by the subject's insurance, and the conditions for lifting the editing restriction are the expiration of a predetermined editing period or instructions from the subject or related party to whom editing rights have been granted.

[0009] Preferably, the computer is made to perform an eighth step of sharing the content of the editing with the subject or related parties associated with the editing.

[0010] Preferably, with respect to the editing, a message group is created that allows the subject or related parties associated with the editing to send and receive messages.

[0011] Preferably, the computer is made to perform a sixth step of making recommendations to the subject or related parties based on at least one of the situation change data, the second end-of-life note data, and the third end-of-life note data.

[0012] Preferably, a sixth step of associating the subject information obtained from the subject, the status change data, and the content of the update with historical information and storing them as historical information; and a seventh step of identifying the historical information that has a high similarity to the status change data obtained in the third step and the subject information, and providing the content of the update of the historical information to the subject as reference information. The computer is made to execute the above.

[0013] The present invention is an end-of-life notebook creation support method in which a computer performs the following steps: a first step of providing a first end-of-life notebook data to a subject; a second step of generating a second end-of-life notebook data by editing the first end-of-life notebook data based on a request from the subject; a third step of acquiring situation change data indicating a change in the subject's situation; a fourth step of updating the second end-of-life notebook data based on the situation change data acquired in the third step to generate a third end-of-life notebook data; and a fifth step of granting editing rights to the subject or related person corresponding to the conditions for granting editing rights, if the conditions for granting editing rights are met, granting editing rights to edit the second end-of-life notebook data or the third end-of-life notebook data.

[0014] The present invention is an end-of-life notebook creation support system comprising: a first means for providing a first end-of-life notebook data to a subject; a second means for generating a second end-of-life notebook data by editing the first end-of-life notebook data based on a request from the subject; a third means for acquiring situation change data indicating a change in the subject's situation; a fourth means for updating the second end-of-life notebook data based on the situation change data acquired by the third means to generate a third end-of-life notebook data; and a fifth means for granting editing authority to the subject or related person corresponding to the conditions for granting editing authority, when the conditions for granting editing authority are met, to edit the second end-of-life notebook data or the third end-of-life notebook data. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an ending note creation support program, a method, and a system that can appropriately respond even when the situation of the target person changes.

Brief Description of Drawings

[0016] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the environment in which the ending note support system 11 according to an embodiment of the present invention is used. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the creation of an ending note in the ending note support system 11 according to the present embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the related person co-editing function in the ending note support system 11 according to the present embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the update reminder function in the ending note support system 11 according to the present embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the message function in the ending note support system 11 according to the present embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the utilization of big data and the recommendation function in the ending note support system 11 according to the present embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the utilization of big data and the recommendation function in the ending note support system 11 according to the present embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the access rights to each page of the ending note provided by the ending note support system 11. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram of the ending note support system 11 shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the basic processing of the ending note support system 11 of the present embodiment. [Figure 11]FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the process of sharing an ending note with an authorized person in the ending note support system 11 of the present embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining the proposed update location process when the situation of the ending note support system 11 of the present embodiment changes. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the process of granting and revoking editing authority of the ending note support system 11 of the present embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the recommendation process of the ending note support system 11 of the present embodiment.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0017] Hereinafter, an ending note support system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the environment in which the ending note support system 11 according to an embodiment of the present invention is used.

[0018] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the creation of an ending note in the ending note support system 11 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the ending note support system 11 has a function of automatically adding the selected page, for example, by the subject selecting the page to be included in the ending note.

[0019] FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the collaborative editing function of related persons in the ending note support system 11 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the ending note support system 11 has a function of supporting editing with the help of related persons such as experts and family members. It is possible to invite co - editors for each page item of the ending note and edit jointly. The family can create it while consulting an expert about the content system and the like.

[0020] Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating the update reminder function in the end-of-life notebook support system 11 according to this embodiment.

[0021] As shown in Figure 4, the End-of-Life Notebook Support System 11 does not simply create an end-of-life notebook once and consider the process complete. Instead, it has a function to send reminder emails to the target person or relevant parties with the following information, and to update the system based on their responses (it evolves and grows). • Your date of birth and age milestones: 60th birthday, 70th birthday, 75th birthday, 80th birthday, etc. • The maturity date of my insurance company's fixed deposit • Family and grandchild birthdays: Months of starting a new job, family birthdays, grandchildren's school entrance / graduation ceremonies, coming-of-age ceremonies, anniversaries with friends, etc.

[0022] Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating the message function in the end-of-life planning support system 11 according to this embodiment. As shown in Figure 5, the end-of-life planning support system 11 sends a message such as the following: You can leave messages for family and friends in the form of letters or videos. In collaboration with insurance companies. In addition to basic information, it allows users to save letters, videos, and other content that convey the creator's thoughts and feelings about their end-of-life planning. Furthermore, by registering recipients, an emotional message will be sent upon death. Death occurs when a family member opens this system with an access key, or when a pre-authorized life insurance company receives a death benefit claim. Furthermore, the documents necessary for claiming insurance benefits, etc., will be provided in advance by the person concerned or their related parties to the End-of-Life Planning Support System 11 service provider.

[0023] Figures 6 and 7 are diagrams illustrating the use of big data and recommendation functions in the end-of-life planning support system 11 according to this embodiment. As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the End-of-Life Notebook support system 11 searches for similar cases in the cloud based on data including a) basic information, b) personal messages, c) personal goals, and d) update history. In the future, by integrating with other big data, it will have an AI recommendation function that provides personalized recommendations for the content of end-of-life planning notes. The content and target audience of recommendations will be determined based on the situation. Recommendations may also be linked to predetermined timings, such as family birthdays. Furthermore, depending on the content of the recommendations, the system may be trained with information from similar members in the past to generate recommendations.

[0024] Figure 8 is a diagram illustrating the access rights to each page of the end-of-life notebook provided by the end-of-life notebook support system 11. As shown in Figure 8, the End-of-Life Notebook Support System 11 defines and restricts access rights to each page of the end-of-life notebook for each relevant party, such as the person concerned, family members, and professionals.

[0025] Figure 9 is a functional block diagram of the end-of-life planning support system 11 shown in Figure 1. As shown in Figure 9, the end-of-life planning support system 11 includes, for example, a communication unit 55, an input unit 57, a memory 59, and a processing unit 61.

[0026] The communication unit 55 communicates with, for example, the target terminal device 4, the family terminal device 6, and the expert terminal device 8. The input section 77 is a terminal for inputting data from an external source, or a means for operation. Memory 79 stores the program that the processing unit 61 executes to support the creation of an end-of-life notebook. The processing unit 71 executes the end-of-life notebook creation support program PRG stored in memory 59 and performs the processing of the end-of-life notebook support system 11 as defined in this embodiment.

[0027] The following describes the processing of the End-of-Life Notebook Support System 11. <Basic Processing> Figure 10 is a flowchart illustrating the basic processing of the end-of-life planning support system 11 of this embodiment. Let's explain each step.

[0028] Step ST11: The end-of-life planning support system 11 receives the subject's information from the subject's terminal device 4. The information of the subject in question includes, for example, attribute information such as the subject's date of birth, address, contact information, family information, and insurance information. The end-of-life planning support system 11 receives information about the person from the person terminal device 4 via the communication unit 75 shown in Figure 9 and stores it in the memory 79.

[0029] Step ST12: The processing unit 81 of the end-of-life planning support system 11 generates a first end-of-life planning notebook based on the information of the person received in step ST11. Specifically, the system associates each piece of information about the person concerned with the base end-of-life notebook, and if the person's information includes insurance details, it adds insurance pages and other relevant information to generate the first end-of-life notebook.

[0030] Step ST13: The end-of-life planning support system 11 provides the first end-of-life planning document to the participant terminal device 4 via the communication unit 75. The user's terminal device 4 displays the first end-of-life notebook on its screen. The user reviews the first end-of-life notebook displayed on the screen.

[0031] Step ST14: If the person reviews the first end-of-life notebook and finds any sections they wish to edit, they input an editing request specifying the content into the person's terminal device 4 and send it to the end-of-life notebook support system 11. The end-of-life planning support system 11 stores the editing requests received from the student terminal device 4 in memory 79.

[0032] Step ST15: The processing unit 81 of the end-of-life notebook support system 11 edits the portion of the first end-of-life notebook related to the editing request received in step ST14 and generates a second end-of-life notebook. The processing unit 81 stores the second ending note in the memory 79. Furthermore, some items in the second end-of-life notebook data may be automatically generated based on information already entered regarding the person in question (for example, insurance information).

[0033] Step ST16: When the processing unit 81 of the end-of-life planning support system 11 determines that a change in circumstances has occurred, it proceeds to step ST17. The processing unit 81 makes a determination based on the changes in circumstances, for example, on information obtained from the subject, family members, experts, and other related parties. For example, changes in the subject's own health status, their spouse's health status, insurance expiration, and financial situation are assessed. If the processing unit 81 determines that there has been a change in the situation, it proceeds to step ST17. In this embodiment, experts include the subject, insurance companies, lawyers, judicial scriveners, tax accountants and other professionals, hospitals, funeral services, real estate, and other experts.

[0034] Step ST17: The processing unit 81 updates or edits the second ending note according to the content of the situation change identified in step ST17 to generate a third ending note. At this time, the processing unit 81 sends recommendation information to the target terminal device 4 and family terminal device 6 to update or edit the second end-of-life notebook, depending on the nature of the change in circumstances.

[0035] These recommendations are, for example, information prepared and associated with target user information, changes in circumstances, etc. Furthermore, users may search for and utilize updates and edits previously adopted by other users that have a high degree of similarity to their own target user information and changes in circumstances. The End-of-Life Notebook Support System 11 determines that information with a high number of matches among the information being compared is highly similar to other information.

[0036] Step ST18: The processing unit 81 stores the subject information, status change information, and update or editing details of the subject in memory 79, associating them with each other.

[0037] The End-of-Life Notebook Support System 11 stores information about the person concerned, such as their attributes, information about changes in their situation, the update history of their end-of-life notebook, asset information, and expert recommendations in memory 79, linking them together. This information is used as big data (reference information).

[0038] As explained above, the End-of-Life Note Support System 11 includes a function to support updating the end-of-life note in accordance with changes in the circumstances of the person concerned after it has been created, allowing the person concerned to easily update the end-of-life note in accordance with changes in their circumstances. This allows for the use of an updated end-of-life notebook in response to changing circumstances, and based on that notebook, it can be used to support the person in living the remaining years of their life as they envision.

[0039] <Shared access control> Figure 11 is a flowchart illustrating the process of sharing an end-of-life notebook with authorized persons in the end-of-life notebook support system 11 of this embodiment. Let's explain each step.

[0040] Step ST21: When the End-of-Life Note Support System 11 receives an access request from an authorized person operating a family terminal device 6 or a specialist terminal device 8, it provides the End-of-Life Note to the authorized person to the extent of their authority.

[0041] Step ST22: The End-of-Life Note Support System 11, in response to operations performed by authorized persons such as family members or professionals on the family terminal device 6 or the professional terminal device 8, proceeds to step ST23 when it receives a request from an authorized person indicating questions or suggestions regarding the end-of-life note.

[0042] Step ST23: The End-of-Life Notebook Support System 11 processes the requests, which include questions and suggestions received in step ST22, and shares them with the authorized individuals, family members, and professionals. This allows stakeholders to share this information and discuss it online or offline.

[0043] Step ST24: The End-of-Life Note Support System 11 may also perform the process of making recommendations (suggestions) regarding end-of-life notebooks to authorized individuals, family members, and professionals. These recommendations are, for example, information prepared and associated with target audience information, questions, and suggestions from stakeholders. Users may also search for and utilize updates and edits previously adopted by other users that have a high degree of similarity to their own target audience information, questions, and suggestions. Learning functions or generative AI may be applied to these recommendations.

[0044] As explained above, the End-of-Life Note Support System 11 allows individuals to share the end-of-life notebook they have created with their family and professionals, enabling them to create a practical and actionable end-of-life notebook with their cooperation.

[0045] <Update suggestion process> Figure 12 is a flowchart illustrating the process of suggesting update locations when the status changes in the end-of-life planning support system 11 of this embodiment. Let's explain each step.

[0046] Step ST31: If the processing unit 81 determines that a change in the situation has occurred in step ST16 of Figure 10, the process proceeds to step ST17.

[0047] Step ST32: Based on the status change data acquired in step ST31, the processing unit 81 identifies the section in the latest end-of-life notebook (second end-of-life notebook data) that prompts the subject to update. For example, the processing unit 81 determines which category of situation change it belongs to based on keywords and other information included in the situation change data, and identifies the relevant section (page, item, column, etc.) of the end-of-life notebook that is related to that category as a section that should be updated.

[0048] Step ST33: The processing unit 81 transmits information that allows the subject, family, or professional to identify the location identified in step ST31 to the terminal device of the subject, family, or professional. Based on this information, the subject, family members, and professionals will operate a terminal device to edit (modify) the end-of-life notebook in accordance with changes in circumstances. The processing unit 81 updates the end-of-life notebook in accordance with the operation (generates a third end-of-life notebook).

[0049] As explained above, the End-of-Life Note Support System 11 allows individuals to identify which parts of their end-of-life note are relevant to the change in circumstances, making it easier to update the end-of-life note in accordance with the change in circumstances.

[0050] <Granting and revoking editing permissions> Figure 13 is a flowchart illustrating the process of granting and revoking editing privileges in the end-of-life notebook support system 11 of this embodiment. Let's explain each step.

[0051] Step ST41: The End-of-Life Note Support System 11, upon meeting the predetermined conditions for granting editing privileges, determines whether or not those conditions have been met. If it determines that the conditions have been met, it proceeds to step ST42. The conditions for granting editing privileges include requests from the subject or previous related parties, a predetermined time period, and the period covered by the subject's insurance (at the time of insurance enrollment).

[0052] Step ST42: The End-of-Life Note Support System 11 grants editing privileges to the person or related party corresponding to the conditions for granting editing privileges, allowing them to edit the second or third End-of-Life Note data mentioned above.

[0053] Step ST43: The End-of-Life Note Support System 11 determines whether the conditions for deleting the editing privileges granted in step ST41 have been met, and if it determines that the conditions have been met, it proceeds to step ST44.

[0054] Step ST44: The End-of-Life Notebook Support System 11 will delete the editing privileges of the person or related party corresponding to the conditions for deletion of editing privileges. As a result, they will no longer be able to edit. The conditions for lifting editing restrictions are the expiration of a predetermined editing period, or instructions from the person or former related party to whom editing privileges have been granted.

[0055] Step ST45: The End-of-Life Notebook Support System 11 shares the edited End-of-Life Notebook data, for which editing privileges were granted in step ST42, with the person or related parties associated with the editing. The sharing will notify the associated subject or related party that the editing has been made.

[0056] Step ST46: The End-of-Life Notebook support system 11 creates a message group that allows messaging among the person or person associated with the editing of the note. Those involved or relevant parties can share information and discuss the editing through this message group.

[0057] Furthermore, based on the information above, it is acceptable to perform the process of revoking editing permissions after editing the end-of-life notebook data, before sharing the edited content or creating a message group.

[0058] As explained above, the editing permission granting / revoking process shown in Figure 13 prevents individuals and related parties who do not have editing permission from accidentally editing various data within the end-of-life notebook data. Furthermore, edits made based on editing permissions can only be viewed by the individuals and related parties associated with those editing permissions, and communication can be conducted via message groups, allowing the edits to more closely reflect the original intent.

[0059] <Recommendation Processing> Figure 14 is a flowchart illustrating the recommendation process of the end-of-life planning support system 11 of this embodiment. Step ST51: The End-of-Life Notebook Support System 11 determines whether or not the recommendation criteria are met. The recommendation criteria are defined assuming that when a target individual meets certain conditions, a qualified professional will share specific information with them. For example, this might include providing information such as insurance coverage eligibility when the target individual becomes ill.

[0060] Step ST52: The End-of-Life Notebook Support System 11 sends recommendations that match the recommendation criteria to the target person or related parties.

[0061] The recommendation process shown in Figure 14 can help ensure that activities based on end-of-life planning data are carried out appropriately.

[0062] Alternatively, the second or third end-of-life notebook data from multiple individuals may be analyzed according to each individual's attributes and changes in circumstances, and the recommendations may be determined based on the results.

[0063] <Death notification processing> When the End-of-Life Note Support System 11 receives information that the person has died, it notifies authorized persons such as the family terminal device 6 and the expert terminal device 8. The End-of-Life Note Support System 11 acquires messages from the person concerned to family, friends, etc., in the form of letters and videos, and stores them in a database. Along with the death notification, the End-of-Life Note Support System 11 reads this information from the database and distributes it to the designated family members, etc. The input of the death information of the person concerned into the End-of-Life Note Support System 11 occurs, for example, when a family member opens the system using an access key, or when a pre-approved life insurance company receives a death insurance claim.

[0064] This death notification feature allows for immediate notification to relevant parties when a person dies, enabling a swift response afterward.

[0065] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. In other words, those skilled in the art may make various modifications, combinations, subcombinations, and substitutions with respect to the components of the embodiments described above, within the technical scope of the present invention or its equivalents. [Industrial applicability]

[0066] This invention is applicable to a system for supporting the creation of end-of-life planning notes. [Explanation of symbols]

[0067] 4…Target user terminal device 6…Family terminal device 8…Specialist terminal device 11…End-of-Life Planning Support System 75... Communications Department 77...Input section 79…Memory 81… Processing Section

Claims

1. The first step is to provide the target person with the data for the first end-of-life notebook, A second step of generating a second end-of-life notebook data by editing the first end-of-life notebook data based on the requests from the aforementioned subject, A third step involves acquiring situation change data that shows changes in the situation of the subject, A fourth step involves updating the second end-of-life notebook data based on the status change data obtained in the third step to generate a third end-of-life notebook data, A fifth step in which, upon fulfilling the conditions for granting editing privileges, the person or related party corresponding to those conditions for granting editing privileges is granted editing privileges to edit the second ending note data or the third ending note data. An end-of-life planning support program that allows a computer to perform the necessary steps.

2. After granting the editing privileges in the fifth step, if the conditions for removing the editing restriction are met, the sixth step is to remove the editing privileges. The end-of-life notebook creation support program according to claim 1, which causes the computer to execute the following.

3. The conditions for granting editing privileges are any of the following: a request from the subject or related party, a predetermined time, or the period covered by the subject's insurance. The conditions for lifting the editing restrictions are the expiration of a predetermined editing period, or instructions from the person or related party to whom the editing authority was granted. The end-of-life planning support program according to claim 2.

4. The eighth step is to share the content of the editing with the person or related party associated with the editing. The end-of-life notebook creation support program according to claim 3, which causes the computer to execute the following.

5. A ninth step in relation to the editing is to create a message group that allows the subject or related parties associated with the editing to send and receive messages. The end-of-life notebook creation support program according to claim 4, which causes the computer to execute the above.

6. A sixth step of making recommendations to the subject or related parties based on at least one of the aforementioned situation change data, the second end-of-life notebook data, and the third end-of-life notebook data. The end-of-life notebook creation support program according to claim 1, which causes the computer to execute the following.

7. A sixth step involves associating the subject information obtained from the subject, the status change data, and the content of the update with each other and storing them as historical information. A seventh step involves identifying historical information that has a high degree of similarity to the status change data obtained in the third step and the subject information, and providing the subject with the updated content of the historical information as reference information. To cause the computer to execute The end-of-life planning support program according to claim 1.

8. The first step is to provide the target person with the data for the first end-of-life notebook, A second step of generating a second end-of-life notebook data by editing the first end-of-life notebook data based on the requests from the aforementioned subject, A third step involves acquiring situation change data that shows changes in the situation of the subject, A fourth step involves updating the second end-of-life notebook data based on the status change data obtained in the third step to generate a third end-of-life notebook data, A fifth step in which, upon fulfilling the conditions for granting editing privileges, the person or related party corresponding to those conditions for granting editing privileges is granted editing privileges to edit the second ending note data or the third ending note data. A computer-assisted method for creating end-of-life planning notes.

9. A first means of providing the target person with the first end-of-life notebook data, A second means for generating a second end-of-life notebook data by editing the first end-of-life notebook data based on the requests from the aforementioned subject, A third means for acquiring situation change data showing changes in the situation of the aforementioned subject, A fourth means for updating the second ending note data based on the situation change data obtained by the third means to generate a third ending note data, A fifth means of granting editing privileges to the person or related party corresponding to the conditions for granting editing privileges, when the conditions for granting editing privileges are met, the person granting editing privileges to edit the second ending note data or the third ending note data, An end-of-life planning support system.

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