Episode recording system

Abstract

By allowing employees to record their concerns, observations, current mental state, whistleblowing reports, and improvement suggestions as episodes alongside their daily work, this system ensures the safety and security of employees while preserving and sharing these records with select individuals. This allows for the recording of various forms of harassment, bullying, and misconduct, ultimately contributing to prevention and improving the workplace environment. [Solution] An episode recording system for recording and saving daily episodes on a computer, comprising: an episode registration button display control unit that displays an episode registration button; an episode input unit for inputting episodes; an episode database that stores the inputted episodes for each episode; an episode deletion control unit that allows only the person who entered the episode to delete it; and an episode viewing control unit that allows only the person who entered the episode, a designated third party, or an administrator to view each episode.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an episode recording system for recording and storing daily episodes on a computer, and in particular, allows an entrant to personally record their worries, points they have noticed, current mental state, whistleblowing, improvement proposals and other information as episodes along with daily work on a computer, retain the records as evidence, and enable sharing by selecting authorized viewers. This ensures the safety and security of the entrant, preserves on-site requests to record, share and widely disclose information regarding various types of harassment such as power harassment, customer harassment and sexual harassment, as well as bullying and misconduct, and improves the working environment by contributing to the prevention of these issues. The present invention relates to said episode recording system. [Background Art]

[0002] The applicant proposed in Patent Document 1 a multi-task management system that supports smooth processing of a plurality of tasks, each having a different delivery date, either individually or concurrently.

[0003] In recent years, there has been a demand for preserving on-site information regarding harassment, bullying, misconduct and other issues, and for detecting such issues at an early stage to contribute to their prevention, but no recording system capable of performing such recording in daily work has been proposed.

[0004] Regarding harassment, for example, Patent Document 2 proposes a harassment prevention system for preventing harassment occurring in a remote work environment; Patent Document 3 proposes a harassment information providing apparatus that provides information contributing to the suppression of harassment to a person who has made a statement raising harassment concerns; and Patent Document 4 proposes a system for detecting emails containing harassment terms.

[0005] Further, Patent Document 5 proposes a recording system that protects people working while interacting with others from personal troubles.

[0006] Furthermore, Patent Document 6 proposes a stress management system that makes not only the user but also others who interact with the user aware of the interpersonal stress they are experiencing.

[0007] Furthermore, a system to prevent unauthorized access by administrators is proposed in Patent Document 7.

[0008] Furthermore, Patent Document 8 describes a system for early detection of problems based on trouble reports from those being investigated.

[0009] Furthermore, a mental health support system for preventing the onset of mental illness among employees is proposed in Patent Document 9. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0010] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7179301 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2023-9563 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2025-4537 [Patent Document 4] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2021-51656 [Patent Document 5] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2019-125324 [Patent Document 6] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2018-45545 [Patent Document 7] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2008-269445 [Patent Document 8] Patent No. 7378698 [Patent Document 9] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2008-129805 [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0011] However, the technologies described in Patent Documents 2 to 9 are all independent, and no recording system that allows for easy recording to a computer in daily operations has been proposed.

[0012] This invention was made to solve the above problems, and aims to provide an episode recording system that ensures the safety and security of the person recording the information by allowing them to record their worries, observations, current mental state, whistleblowing, and improvement suggestions as episodes on a computer along with their daily work, and to preserve them as evidence, while also allowing them to select who can view and share them. This system can then be used to prevent various forms of harassment, bullying, and misconduct, and to provide a system that can improve the workplace environment. [Means for solving the problem]

[0013] The present invention solves the aforementioned problem with an episode recording system for recording and saving daily episodes on a computer, comprising: an episode registration button display control means for displaying an episode registration button on the computer's display screen; an episode input means for inputting an episode when the episode registration button is selected; an episode storage means for storing the inputted episodes episode by episode; an episode deletion control means for allowing only the person who entered the episode to delete it; and an episode viewing control means for allowing only the person who entered the episode, a third party designated in advance for each episode, or an administrator to view each episode.

[0014] Here, the aforementioned episode may include at least one of the following: a mental barometer representing daily mood, daily events, sensory awareness, suggestions, opinions, reasons for evaluation by others, whistleblowing, compliance, or cases of harassment.

[0015] Furthermore, the episodic storage means can be provided independently of other storage means for the computer.

[0016] Further, the episode recording system can be incorporated into a task management system used for daily operations.

Effects of the Invention

[0017] According to the present invention, the writer's concerns, noticed points, current mental state, whistleblowing information, improvement proposals, and the like are recorded as episodes along with daily operations by the writer themself in a computer, retained as evidence, and made shareable by selecting persons permitted to view the content. This ensures the safety and security of the writer, preserves on-site demands to record, share, and widely disclose information regarding various types of harassment, bullying, misconduct, and the like, thereby contributing to the prevention of such incidents and enabling improvement of the work environment.

Brief Description of Drawings

[0018] [Figure 1] Block diagram showing an embodiment in which the episode recording system according to the present invention is incorporated into the multitask management system described in Patent Document 1 [Figure 2] Flowchart showing the procedure for episode registration in the above embodiment [Figure 3] Diagram showing an example of the same episode registration screen [Figure 4] Flowchart showing the procedure for episode editing and deletion for the same embodiment [Figure 5] Flowchart showing the procedure for episode browsing for the same embodiment [Figure 6] Diagram showing an example of the same episode browsing screen [Figure 7] Diagram showing an example of a pull-down interactive episode input screen [Figure 8] Diagram showing an example of a level selection choice-type mental barometer input screen

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0019] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below. Furthermore, the constituent elements in the embodiments described below include those that can be easily imagined by those skilled in the art, those that are substantially the same, and those that are equivalent. Moreover, the constituent elements disclosed in the embodiments described below may be combined or selected as appropriate.

[0020] Figure 1 shows the configuration of an embodiment of a multitask management system similar to that described in Patent Document 1, which incorporates the episode recording system according to the present invention.

[0021] The configuration and operation of the parts of the multitask management system with an embedded episode recording system (hereinafter simply referred to as the multitask management system) 1 of this embodiment, other than the episode recording system according to the present invention, are the same as those of the multitask management system described in Patent Document 1, so they will be briefly explained.

[0022] As shown in Figure 1, the multitasking management system 1 of this embodiment consists of an input unit 11, an output unit 12, a storage unit 13, and a control processing unit 14.

[0023] The input unit 11 is connected to the control processing unit 14 and consists of, for example, multiple input switches, a keyboard, a mouse, etc., each assigned a predetermined function. The user (inputter) of the multitask management system 1 inputs various necessary data, such as the deadline for a task and the content of the task, into the multitask management system 1.

[0024] The output unit 12 is composed of, for example, a display device such as a liquid crystal panel or a printer, and outputs commands and data input from the input unit 11 in accordance with the control of the control processing unit 14.

[0025] The input unit 11 and output unit 12 can be configured as touch panels. In this case, when the user touches the display position where the input content they want to input is displayed, that position is detected by the position input operation, and the display content shown at this detected position is input to the multitasking management system 1 as the user's operation input.

[0026] The storage unit 13 is connected to the control processing unit 14 and stores predetermined programs and data in accordance with the control of the control processing unit 14. These predetermined programs include, for example, a control program that controls each part of the multitask management system 1 according to the function of each part, a program that sends a deadline reminder to the user when the deadline for a task is approaching, and a program that conveys information necessary for processing a task to the user. These predetermined data include a simple task database 31 that stores information about each simple task (e.g., price, deadline, points to note, priority, application destination, etc.), a complex task database 32 that stores information about complex tasks (e.g., inventory quantity, expiration date, size, material, function, and application, etc.), and an input task database 33 that manages the simple and complex tasks entered by each staff member. In this embodiment, an episode database 34 is also provided for storing registered episodes independently of other databases.

[0027] Such a memory unit 13 includes, for example, a non-volatile memory element such as ROM or EEPROM. The memory unit 13 also includes a working memory RAM of the control processing unit 14 that stores data generated during the execution of the predetermined program. Furthermore, the memory unit 13 can be equipped with a relatively large-capacity storage device such as a hard disk.

[0028] The control processing unit 14 is configured, for example, with a CPU and its peripheral circuits, and controls each part of the multitasking management system 1 according to the function of each part, calculates the deadline for each of the multiple tasks, and determines the matters to be processed by the deadline. When the control program stored in the storage unit 13 is executed in the control processing unit 14, the control unit 41, simple task input unit 42, complex task input unit 43, reference information provision unit 44, deadline display unit 45, and deadline notification unit 46 are functionally configured as shown in Figure 1. In this embodiment, the episode recording system is further configured with an episode registration button display control unit 47, an episode input unit 48, an episode editing / deletion control unit 49, an episode viewer designation unit 50, an episode viewing control unit 51, an episode document attachment unit 52, and an inviolable area setting unit 53.

[0029] The control unit 41 controls each part of the multitask management system 1 according to the function of that part. The control unit 41 ensures that each part of the multitask management system 1 operates in a way that allows it to perform its desired function.

[0030] The simple task input unit 42 accepts simple task input from the user, and the entered simple task is stored in the input task database 33. The complex task input unit 43 accepts complex task input from the user, and the entered complex task is stored in the input task database 33.

[0031] The composite task database 32 stores the deadlines and processing details for each task that makes up the composite task.

[0032] The reference information provision unit 44 displays information necessary for processing a complex task (for example, past similar cases and relevant laws and regulations) stored in the complex task database 32 on the output unit 12. In addition, if there are any matters that the user should pay attention to or share when processing a complex task, they can input them through the input unit 11, thereby attaching or adding the information necessary for processing the complex task.

[0033] The delivery date display unit 45 displays the content and delivery date of each task included in simple tasks and complex tasks on the output unit 12. For example, the output unit 12 displays a list of the content and delivery dates of each task (a so-called to-do list) or a task processing schedule. The delivery date notification unit 46 notifies the user of an alert when the delivery date of each task included in simple tasks and complex tasks falls below a predetermined period.

[0034] The operation of the episode recording system will be explained in detail below.

[0035] Figure 2 shows an example of the procedure for registering an episode.

[0036] First, in step 100, it is determined whether the episode to-do button, which serves as the episode registration button 62 as illustrated in Figure 3, is displayed on the computer's display screen 61.

[0037] If the Episode ToDo button is displayed, proceed to step 110 and freely enter episodes, both positive and negative, such as a mental barometer representing your daily mood, daily events, sensory insights, suggestions, opinions, reasons for evaluating others, whistleblowing, compliance, and harassment cases. In addition to manual input, voice input is also possible.

[0038] Next, the process proceeds to step 120, where the episode viewer designation unit 50 specifies the viewers, for example, the person who wrote the entry (in this embodiment, the user of the multitasking management system 1), a third party or administrator designated in advance for each episode (usually someone other than the current supervisor in the organizational structure).

[0039] Then, in step 130, the entered episodes are stored in the episode database 34 along with the list of viewers for each episode.

[0040] Next, the process proceeds to step 140, where it is determined whether or not there are any attached documents such as supervisor questionnaires or mental health assessment reports. If the determination is correct, the process proceeds to step 150, where the documents are attached in the episode document attachment section 52. Finally, in step 160, each episode is saved in the episode database 34.

[0041] On the other hand, if the business owner does not want to allow users to register episodes, the episode registration button display control unit 47 can turn off the display of the episode registration button 62, as exemplified in the display screen 61 of Figure 3. This also prevents users from registering episodes.

[0042] Figure 3 shows an example of an episode registration screen displayed on a computer's display screen 61. Here, the episode registration button 62 is displayed as an episode to-do button. By making the episode registration button 62 an episode to-do button in this way, users can easily register episodes just like with a regular to-do button.

[0043] Here, the aforementioned Episode ToDo has the same basic functions and database format as the current ToDo, but database 34 is made independent from the other databases 31-33.

[0044] Figure 4 shows an example of the procedure for editing and deleting episodes.

[0045] First, in step 200, it is determined whether or not the person inputting the episode (in this case, the user) is the person in question. If the determination result is true, the process proceeds to step 210, where the episode editing / deletion control unit 49 enables editing or deletion of the episode. On the other hand, if the determination result in step 200 is false, the process proceeds to step 220, where editing or deletion of the episode is denied.

[0046] An example of the procedure for viewing episodes is shown in Figure 5.

[0047] First, in step 300, it is determined whether the computer operator is a person authorized to view the content as specified in step 120 of Figure 2. If the determination is correct, the process proceeds to step 310 to determine whether disclosure of inviolable areas, including personal and sensitive information, is also requested. If the determination in step 310 is correct, the process proceeds to step 320 to determine whether permission to disclose the inviolable areas is granted. If both the determinations in step 310 and 320 are negative, the process proceeds to step 330, where the episode viewing control unit 51 displays only the episode excluding the inviolable areas on the display screen 61.

[0048] On the other hand, if the result of step 320 is correct and the person who filled out the form has given their consent or made a request, the process proceeds to step 340, where the episode viewing control unit 51 displays the episode, including the inviolable area, on the display screen 61.

[0049] On the other hand, if the result of step 300 is negative, the process proceeds to step 350, and all access to the episodes is denied.

[0050] In this way, it is possible to easily record daily observations and select and share them, thus eliminating feelings of isolation. It can foster a sense of presence that allows one to communicate, create evidence, and provide a cathartic effect. Furthermore, by sharing information for each episode, it becomes possible to make complaints similar to a "modern-day suggestion box."

[0051] Furthermore, during monitoring, data can be searched using Excel or generated using AI, excluding sensitive areas such as personal information and attributes.

[0052] Furthermore, by temporarily allowing former employees to access and view their records as if they were still "employed" after leaving the company, it becomes possible for former employees to verify evidence.

[0053] An example of the episode viewing screen is shown in Figure 6.

[0054] In this embodiment, an episode editing / deletion control unit 49 is provided, enabling not only the deletion of episodes but also their editing. This allows for later correction of input errors and provides greater flexibility. Alternatively, the episode editing / deletion control unit 49 can be configured as an episode deletion control unit that does not allow episode editing, prioritizing tamper prevention.

[0055] In this embodiment, an episode document attachment section 52 is provided to allow the attachment of episode documents, so that, if necessary, documents such as supervisor questionnaires or mental health assessment reports can be attached to and stored with the episode. Note that if document attachment is not required, the episode document attachment section 52 can be omitted.

[0056] In this embodiment, since the episodes are stored in database 34, which is independent of the other databases 31, 32, and 33, information leakage can be reliably prevented. It is also possible to store the episodes in, for example, a portion of another database, by taking measures to prevent information leakage.

[0057] Figure 7 shows an example of a pull-down interactive episode input screen. The text can be customized. Note that the interactive format is not limited to pull-down menus.

[0058] Figure 8 shows an example of a choice-type mental barometer input screen using a level selection method. This level selection method facilitates analysis by, for example, a generating AI.

[0059] In this embodiment, the episode recording system according to the present invention is incorporated into a multitasking management system, and the episode registration button 62 is an episode ToDo button similar to a ToDo button, so that users can easily and simply use it together with the multitasking management system. It is also possible to incorporate the episode recording system into a task management system other than a multitasking management system, or to provide the episode recording system independently of other systems. The episode registration button 62 is not limited to an episode ToDo button. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0060] 1…A multitasking management system with an integrated episode recording system. 11...Input section 12…Output section 13...Storage section 14…Control Processing Unit 34…Episode Database 47…Episode Registration Button Display Control Unit 48…Episode Input Section 49…Episode Editing / Deletion Control Unit 50… Designated section for those who can view the episode 51…Episode Viewing Control Unit 52…Attachment for Episode Documents 53…Inviolable area setting section 61…Display screen 62…Episode Registration Button (Episode ToDo Button)

Claims

1. An episode recording system for recording and saving daily episodes on a computer, An episode registration button display control means that displays an episode registration button on the computer's display screen, When the aforementioned episode registration button is selected, an episode input means is provided for inputting an episode, An episode memory means that stores each input episode individually, An episode deletion control means that allows only the person who recorded the episode to delete it, Episode viewing control means that allows each recorded episode to be viewed only by the person who recorded it, a third party designated in advance for each episode, or an administrator. An episode recording system characterized by having the following features.

2. The episode recording system according to claim 1, characterized in that the episode includes at least one of the following: a mental barometer representing daily mood, daily events, sensory insights, suggestions, opinions, reasons for evaluation by others, whistleblowing, compliance, and cases of harassment.

3. The episode recording system according to claim 1, characterized in that the episode storage means is provided independently of other storage means for the computer.

4. The episode recording system according to claim 1, characterized in that it is incorporated into a task management system used for daily operations.

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