Post management system, post management method, and program

Abstract

We provide a posting management system that can help users develop the habit of posting episodes. [Solution] The submission management system 10 includes a setting unit 34 for setting multiple episode themes and submission acceptance periods, a submission processing unit 35 that, for each set acceptance period, (a) updates at least a portion of the episode themes that were presented in the previous acceptance period from among the set multiple episode themes and presents them to users via the information terminal 20, and (b) accepts user submissions related to the presented episode themes, which include at least one of a photo and a video and related comments, via the information terminal 20, and a recording unit 36 ​​that records the accepted submissions in a storage unit 33.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a post management system and the like.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, techniques for recording the growth of children have been known. Patent Document 1 discloses a technique that allows a user to actually feel the growth of the user's child and provides the user with a sense of achievement.

Prior Art Literature

Patent Literature

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problem to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The present invention provides a post management system and the like that can support users in forming a habit of posting episodes.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0005] A post management system according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a setting unit that sets a plurality of episode themes and a post acceptance period; for each set acceptance period, (a) updating at least part of the episode themes presented in the immediately preceding acceptance period from among the set plurality of episode themes, and presenting the updated themes to a user via an information terminal, and (b) a post processing unit that accepts, via the information terminal, the user's post related to the presented episode theme, the post including at least one of a photo and a moving image and a comment related thereto; and a recording unit that records the accepted post in a storage unit.

[0006] A submission management method according to one aspect of the present invention is a submission management method performed by a computer, comprising the steps of: setting a plurality of episode themes and a submission acceptance period; for each set acceptance period, (a) updating at least a portion of the episode themes that were presented in the most recent acceptance period from among the set plurality of episode themes and presenting them to the user via an information terminal; (b) receiving the user's submission related to the presented episode theme, which includes at least one of a photograph and a video and a comment related thereto, via the information terminal; and recording the received submission in a storage unit.

[0007] A program according to one aspect of the present invention is a program that causes the computer to execute the posting management method described above. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] The posting management system of the present invention can support users in developing the habit of posting episodes. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the posting management system according to the embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 shows an example of the episode display screen. [Figure 3] Figure 3 shows an example of the episode input screen. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the recording operation of episode information. [Figure 5] Figure 5 shows an example of an episode theme. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the display operation of episode information. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the setup process. [Figure 8] Figure 8 shows an example of an achievement screen. [Figure 9] Figure 9 shows an example of an episode input screen where input fields for the situation, the other person's demeanor, and your feelings towards the other person are templated. [Figure 10] Figure 10 shows another example of the episode display screen. [Figure 11] Figure 11 shows an example where the settings screens of multiple users are displayed in layers. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] The embodiments will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiments described below are all comprehensive or specific examples. The numerical values, shapes, materials, components, arrangement positions and connection configurations of components, steps, and the order of steps shown in the following embodiments are examples only and are not intended to limit the present invention. Furthermore, components in the following embodiments that are not described in an independent claim will be described as optional components.

[0011] Please note that each figure is a schematic diagram and not necessarily a strictly accurate representation. Furthermore, in each figure, substantially identical components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations may be omitted or simplified.

[0012] (Embodiment) [composition] First, the configuration of the posting management system according to the embodiment will be described. Figure 1 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the posting management system according to the embodiment.

[0013] The posting management system 10 according to this embodiment is a system in which users (parents) can post episodes related to child-rearing and look back on them later. Users input episodes into the information terminal 20, which are recorded in the information processing server 30, and the recorded episodes can be reviewed through the information terminal 20. Figure 2 is a diagram showing an example of the episode display screen displayed on the display unit 22 of the information terminal 20.

[0014] By looking back on episodes through the display screen as shown in Figure 2, the user can feel affection for their child (endearment brought about by reflection), while the child can obtain a sense of security that they are loved and protected by the user (the parent). In other words, according to the post management system 10, the attachment (bond and trust) between a parent and a child is nurtured.

[0015] In general, posting episodes requires time and effort, so users tend to easily fall into a situation where they cannot continue posting episodes. Accordingly, the post management system 10 improves the continuity of posting (promotes forming a posting habit) by providing episode themes to the user. By providing episode themes, it becomes easier for the user to engage in posting (inputting) episodes than when no episode themes are provided. Figure 3 is an example of an episode input screen displayed on the display unit 22 of the information terminal 20.

[0016] When the drop-down list at the right end of the "Theme" field in the input screen of Figure 3 is operated, at least one or more episode themes are displayed as selection candidates. The user can record the input episode by inputting an episode related to the one selected episode theme.

[0017] The at least one or more episode themes displayed as selection candidates are updated for each post acceptance period such as one month. That is, when one month's acceptance period ends, at least one new episode theme is provided in the next one month's acceptance period. However, if only one episode theme was provided in the previous period, and multiple episode themes are to be provided in the next period, the previous episode theme may be retained as it is.

[0018] This allows the submission management system 10 to prevent users from becoming accustomed to episode themes and losing interest in entering episodes. Furthermore, by limiting the submission period and updating the episode themes after the period ends, it can motivate users to submit within the submission period.

[0019] As shown in Figure 1, the posting management system 10 comprises an information terminal 20 and an information processing server 30. Each of these devices will be described below.

[0020] The information terminal 20 is an information terminal used by the user. The information terminal 20 may be a portable information terminal such as a smartphone or tablet, but it may also be a stationary information terminal such as a personal computer. Specifically, the information terminal 20 comprises a reception unit 21, a display unit 22, an information processing unit 23, a storage unit 24, and a communication unit 25.

[0021] The reception unit 21 accepts user input (manual operation). The reception unit 21 is implemented, for example, by a touch panel, but may also be implemented by a mouse and keyboard.

[0022] The display unit 22 displays an image. The display unit 22 is implemented by a display panel such as a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) panel.

[0023] The information processing unit 23 performs tasks such as sending episode information about an episode entered by the user to the information processing server 30, and displaying the episode information recorded in the information processing server 30 on the display unit 22. The information processing unit 23 is implemented by, for example, a microcomputer, but may also be implemented by a processor. The functions of the information processing unit 23 are realized, for example, by the microcomputer or processor constituting the information processing unit 23 executing a computer program stored in the storage unit 24.

[0024] The memory unit 24 is a storage device that stores computer programs executed by the information processing unit 23, as well as various information necessary for the information processing unit 23 to perform the above processing. The memory unit 24 is implemented, for example, by semiconductor memory.

[0025] The communication unit 25 is a communication module (communication circuit) that enables the information terminal 20 to communicate with the information processing server 30 via a wide-area communication network 70 such as the Internet. The communication unit 25 transmits episode information related to the episode input by the user to the information processing server 30. The communication performed by the communication unit 25 may be wireless communication, for example, but it may also be wired communication. There are no particular limitations on the communication standard used for communication.

[0026] The information processing server 30 is a cloud server that receives episode information from the information terminal 20 and records the received episode information in the storage unit 33. The information processing server 30 comprises a communication unit 31, an information processing unit 32, and a storage unit 33.

[0027] The communication unit 31 is a communication module (communication circuit) for the information processing server 30 to communicate with the information terminal 20 via the wide-area communication network 70. The communication unit 31 receives input information transmitted by the information terminal 20. The communication performed by the communication unit 31 may be, for example, wired communication, but it may also be wireless communication. There are no particular limitations on the communication standard used for communication.

[0028] The information processing unit 32 performs tasks such as recording episode information received by the communication unit 31 in the storage unit 33, and outputting (transmitting) the episode information to the information terminal 20. The information processing unit 32 is implemented by, for example, a microcomputer, but may also be implemented by a processor. The information processing unit 32 has a setting unit 34, a posting processing unit 35, and a recording unit 36 ​​as functional components. The functions of the setting unit 34, the posting processing unit 35, and the recording unit 36 ​​are realized, for example, by the microcomputer or processor constituting the information processing unit 32 executing a computer program stored in the storage unit 33. The detailed functions of the setting unit 34, the posting processing unit 35, and the recording unit 36 ​​will be described later.

[0029] The memory unit 33 is a storage device that stores computer programs executed by the information processing unit 32, as well as various information necessary for the information processing unit 32 to perform the above-mentioned processing. The memory unit 33 is implemented, for example, by an HDD (Hard Disk Drive).

[0030] [Episode information recording operation] Next, we will explain the recording process for episodes (episode information) posted by users. Figure 4 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the episode information recording process.

[0031] The information processing unit 23 of the information terminal 20 communicates with the information processing server 30 using the communication unit 25, and displays an episode input screen as shown in Figure 3 on the display unit 22 (S11). As described above, when inputting an episode, the user selects an episode theme on the input screen. In other words, when displaying the input screen, the posting processing unit 35 presents the user with an episode theme. By presenting an episode theme in this way, the user is more likely to engage in posting (inputting) an episode than if no episode theme or anything else were presented.

[0032] When the input screen is displayed, the user enters an episode, and the reception unit 21 accepts the input (S12). More specifically, the user enters various information such as category, recording date, photos, videos, episode theme, and comments (messages). Note that in step S12, it is sufficient if at least one of the photos and videos and a comment are entered.

[0033] The information processing unit 23 generates episode information containing the various information input in step S12 and transmits it to the information processing server 30 using the communication unit 25 (S13).

[0034] The communication unit 31 of the information processing server 30 receives episode information. The posting processing unit 35 acquires the received episode information (S14). In other words, the posting processing unit 35 accepts the submission of an episode. The recording unit 36 ​​records the episode information (submission) acquired in step S14 in the storage unit 33 (S15).

[0035] In this way, the submission management system 10 can record episode information (submissions) on the information processing server 30. The submission management system 10 can support users in developing the habit of submitting episodes by presenting episode themes through the episode input screen.

[0036] The episode themes presented in step S11 are a selection of several episode themes pre-set by the administrator of the posting management system 10. Figure 5 shows an example of an episode theme. As shown in Figure 5, the episode themes specifically include: "First Birthday," "First Words," "Celebrating the Shrine Visit," "Weaning My Child," "My Child's Terrible Twos," "Challenges in Child Rearing," "Joys in Raising Children," "Thank You to My Child," and "To My 18-Year-Old Child."

[0037] The episode themes offered are updated at least partially with each submission period, such as one month. For example, when a user submits an episode during the first submission period, the first episode theme will be offered. When a user submits an episode during the second submission period following the first, the second episode theme will be offered, which will differ at least partially from the first episode theme. Users can submit multiple episodes within a given submission period.

[0038] The submission period may be one week, two months, six months, or one year, and the submission period is also set in advance by the administrator of the submission management system 10. This setting is done, for example, by the setting unit 34. The setting unit 34 can set multiple episode themes and submission periods by communicating with an information terminal (not shown) used by the administrator.

[0039] [Episode information display behavior] Next, we will explain the display operation of episode information (user review of episodes). Figure 6 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the display operation of episode information.

[0040] When the display unit 22 of the information terminal 20 shows an episode information selection screen (not shown), the user makes an input to select episode information, and the reception unit 21 accepts the input (S21).

[0041] The information processing unit 23 generates a display request for the episode information selected in step S21, and transmits the generated display request to the information processing server 30 using the communication unit 25 (S22).

[0042] The communication unit 31 of the information processing server 30 receives a display request. The posting processing unit 35 reads the episode information indicated by the received display request from the storage unit 33 and outputs (transmits) the read episode information to the information terminal 20 using the communication unit 31 (S23).

[0043] The communication unit 25 of the information terminal 20 receives episode information. Based on the received episode information, the information processing unit 23 displays the episode information selected in step S21 on the display unit 22 (S24). As a result, an episode information display screen like the one in Figure 2 is displayed on the display unit 22.

[0044] In this way, the submission management system 10 can display episode information recorded on the information processing server 30 on the display unit 22 of the information terminal 20.

[0045] [Settings and Operation] Next, the configuration operation of the posting management system 10 will be described. Figure 7 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the configuration operation of the posting management system 10. Note that each operation, including the configuration operation described in the following embodiment, is implemented by executing a dedicated application program pre-installed on the information terminal 20, but may also be implemented by executing a browser. Note that the following settings refer to either initial settings or configuration changes.

[0046] When the settings screen (not shown) is displayed on the display unit 22 of the information terminal 20, the user makes inputs to make various settings, and the reception unit 21 accepts these inputs (S31).

[0047] The information processing unit 23 sends a setting request to the information processing server 30 using the communication unit 25 to execute the setting according to the input received in step S31 (S32).

[0048] The communication unit 31 of the information processing server 30 receives a configuration request. The configuration unit 34 performs the configuration based on the received configuration request (S33). Specifically, the configuration unit 34 updates the user configuration information stored in the storage unit 33.

[0049] [Setting reminder timing] The following describes the settings that can be made through the setting operation. The user can set the reminder timing by making an input to set the reminder timing in step S31. The reminder timing refers to the timing at which the user wishes to receive a reminder during the episode submission period, such as one month. In other words, a reminder is a notification that prompts the user to submit an episode, specifically such as a push notification to the information terminal 20. The reminder timing can be specified by date, for example, but it may also be specified as "X days before the last day of the submission period." Alternatively, the reminder timing may be specified by frequency, such as "once a week." In short, the reminder timing is specified by at least one of the time and frequency.

[0050] In this case, in step S32, the communication unit 31 of the information processing server 30 receives a setting request to set the reminder timing. In step S33, the setting unit 34 sets the reminder timing within the acceptance period based on the received setting request. Subsequently, when the set reminder timing arrives, the posting processing unit 35 reminds the user to post the episode.

[0051] Such a posting management system 10 can help users develop the habit of posting episodes by reminding them to post episodes when a reminder timing set by the user arrives.

[0052] [Setting rules for adjusting reminder timing] In step S31, the user can set up a reminder timing adjustment rule by providing input to set the reminder timing adjustment rule. The reminder timing adjustment rule refers to the rule that changes the reminder timing for the next submission period if no episode is submitted during a given submission period. For example, pre-prepared options for adjustment rules are available, such as doubling the frequency or ensuring that a reminder is always sent on the last day, and the user can select an adjustment rule from these options.

[0053] In this case, in step S32, the communication unit 31 of the information processing server 30 receives a setting request to set a rule for adjusting the reminder timing. In step S33, the setting unit 34 sets a rule for adjusting the reminder timing during the acceptance period based on the received setting request. Subsequently, if no episode is posted by a user during the acceptance period, the setting unit 34 changes the reminder timing for the next acceptance period based on the set adjustment rule.

[0054] In this way, the submission management system 10 can help users develop the habit of submitting episodes by changing the reminder timing for the next submission period (typically increasing the frequency of reminders) based on the configured adjustment rules.

[0055] [Setting rules for adjusting the application period] In step S31, the user can set up an adjustment rule for the submission period by entering the necessary information. The adjustment rule for the submission period refers to the rule that determines how the next submission period will be modified if no episodes are submitted during a given submission period. For example, options such as extending the submission period from one month to two months, or delaying the final day of the submission period are provided in advance, and the user can select an adjustment rule from these options.

[0056] In this case, in step S32, the communication unit 31 of the information processing server 30 receives a setting request to set an adjustment rule for the acceptance period. In step S33, the setting unit 34 sets an adjustment rule for the acceptance period based on the received setting request. Subsequently, if no episodes are posted by users during the acceptance period, the setting unit 34 changes (adjusts) the next acceptance period based on the set adjustment rule.

[0057] In this way, the submission management system 10 can help users develop the habit of submitting episodes by changing the next submission period (typically by extending the submission period) based on the configured adjustment rules.

[0058] [Settings regarding notification of posting timing] Users can set up notifications regarding the timing of their posts. These notifications can include, for example, setting a deadline to post by January 15th or on January 10th. In step S31, the user enters the date and deadline for such posts. In other words, the user announces (declares) their intention to post.

[0059] In this case, in step S32, the communication unit 31 of the information processing server 30 receives a setting request to configure settings related to the notification of posting timing. In step S33, the configuration unit 34 configures settings related to the notification of posting timing based on the received configuration request.

[0060] Subsequently, the posting processing unit 35 determines, based on the settings regarding the notification of the posting timing, whether or not the episode was posted as notified. If it determines that the episode was posted as notified, it sends (outputs) information to the information terminal 20 using the communication unit 31 to indicate that the episode was posted as notified. When the information terminal 20's communication unit 25 receives this information, the information processing unit 23 displays an achievement screen on the display unit 22 indicating that the episode was posted as notified. Figure 8 shows an example of the achievement screen, in which the notified posting timing and the actual posting date are shown on the calendar.

[0061] With settings (features) that allow users to announce their posting timing, they can improve their motivation to post by announcing (declaring) their intention to post. In other words, the posting management system 10 can help users develop the habit of posting episodes.

[0062] Furthermore, other users may be notified that a user has set up a notification regarding the timing of their post (i.e., they have declared that they will post). For example, if a user's user ID (such as the ID of an application program installed on the information terminal 20) and the user IDs of other users are grouped and stored in the storage unit 33, the posting processing unit 35 can notify other users that a user has set up a notification regarding the timing of their post (i.e., they have declared to other users that they will post), which further increases their motivation to post. Note that the relationship between a user and other users may be, for example, that of a married couple, parent and child, other family relationships, or friendships.

[0063] Furthermore, once a notification setting is made, the posting processing unit 35 may automatically send a reminder (even if no reminder setting has been made) in accordance with the posting timing indicated by that setting. For example, the posting processing unit 35 may set the notified posting timing as the posting deadline and send a reminder a predetermined number of days before that deadline.

[0064] Such a posting management system 10 can help users develop the habit of posting episodes by reminding them to post.

[0065] [Set your favorite episode theme] In step S31, the user can set their favorite episode theme and the timing of its appearance by inputting information to set the episode theme and the timing of its appearance. Specifically, the user can select their favorite episode theme from several pre-prepared episode themes and set it so that the selected episode theme is continuously presented (for example, it will always be presented even if the application period changes). The user can also select their favorite episode theme and set it so that the frequency of its appearance is increased.

[0066] In this case, in step S32, the communication unit 31 of the information processing server 30 receives a setting request to set a favorite episode theme and the timing for presenting that episode theme. In step S33, the setting unit 34 sets the favorite episode theme and the timing for presenting that episode theme based on the received setting request.

[0067] In this way, increasing the frequency of questions about users' favorite episode themes makes it easier for users to submit (input) episodes. In other words, the submission management system 10 can help users develop the habit of submitting episodes.

[0068] [Settings related to the retrospective display function] The user can configure settings related to the retrospective display function. The retrospective display function is a function that presents episode information (past posts) stored in the memory unit 33 of the information processing server 30 to the user from the information processing server 30 (posting processing unit 35). The posting processing unit 35 sends a notification to the information terminal 20 (user) prompting them to review past episode information. When the user inputs a request to review to the information terminal 20, the same processing as in steps S22 to S24 is performed, and the user can review past episode information.

[0069] Settings related to the retrospective display function include, for example, enabling or disabling the retrospective display function (the notification mentioned above), setting the timing of notifications, and setting which point in time the episode information to review (random or X years ago, etc.). In step S31, the user makes inputs to make these settings.

[0070] In step S32, the communication unit 31 of the information processing server 30 receives a setting request to configure the retrospective display function. In step S33, the configuration unit 34 configures the retrospective display function based on the received setting request.

[0071] Subsequently, if the retrospective display function is enabled, the posting processing unit 35 transmits (outputs) information to the information terminal 20 using the communication unit 31, based on the settings related to the retrospective display function, for displaying the episode information (past posts) stored in the storage unit 33 on the information terminal 20. This information includes notification information to prompt the user to review past episode information, and the past episode information itself, which is output when the user inputs a request to review.

[0072] According to the settings (functions) related to this retrospective display feature, users can improve their motivation to post by looking back at past episode posts. In other words, the posting management system 10 can help users develop the habit of posting episodes.

[0073] [Features based on retrospective display] When the retrospective display function is enabled, the posting processing unit 35 may automatically send a reminder (even if no reminder setting has been made) at the time when past episodes are displayed based on the retrospective display function. For example, the posting processing unit 35 may send a reminder immediately after past episodes are displayed based on the retrospective display function (i.e., at a time when the user's motivation to post is high).

[0074] Such a posting management system 10 can help users develop the habit of posting episodes by reminding them to post.

[0075] Furthermore, when past episodes are displayed based on the retrospective display function, users may input their evaluation of the displayed past episodes. For example, a so-called "like" button (good button) may be displayed along with the past episode, and users can evaluate the past episode by clicking the like button.

[0076] In this case, the posting processing unit 35 of the information processing server 30 can identify episode themes that have received high user ratings (for example, episode themes where the number of likes exceeds a threshold) by aggregating the ratings for past episodes (for example, the number of times the "like" button was pressed) for each episode theme. Therefore, the posting processing unit 35 may set the frequency of presenting episode themes that have received high user ratings higher than the frequency of presenting other episode themes. In other words, episode themes that have received high user ratings may be designated as episode themes that are presented continuously.

[0077] In this way, if the frequency of episode themes that receive high user ratings increases, users will be more likely to engage in submitting (inputting) episodes. In other words, the submission management system 10 can help users develop the habit of submitting episodes.

[0078] [Photo or video stock feature] Incidentally, users may want to use photos or videos taken with the information terminal 20 in future episode submissions. In such cases, the submission management system 10 has a function to store the actual photo or video data, or the location (link) where the photo or video is stored.

[0079] For example, the user makes a predetermined input to the information terminal 20 to store a photo or video, and the reception unit 21 receives the input. The photo or video to be stored may be one that was taken immediately, or one that has already been stored in the storage unit 24 (one that was taken some time ago).

[0080] The information processing unit 23 generates a stock request for a photograph or video, and sends the generated stock request to the information processing server 30 using the communication unit 25.

[0081] The communication unit 31 of the information processing server 30 receives a stock request. The posting processing unit 35 stores the actual data of the photo or video, or the storage location of the photo or video, in the storage unit 33 based on the received stock request. In other words, the posting processing unit 35 manages the candidate content (photo or video) to be selected for future postings, or the storage location of the candidate content.

[0082] Subsequently, when the user performs a predetermined operation to call up candidate content, such as when the episode input screen (Figure 3) is displayed, the posting processing unit 35 displays the candidate content or save location on the display unit 22 of the information terminal 20. In other words, the posting processing unit 35 presents the candidate content or save location to the user via the information terminal 20.

[0083] The actual data of the photos or videos, or the location where the photos or videos are stored, may be stored in the storage unit 24 of the information terminal 20. In other words, the management of candidate content or storage locations, and the presentation of candidate content or storage locations, may be performed by the information processing unit 23.

[0084] With this kind of stock function, users can stock photos or videos they want to use in their episode posts, and then easily retrieve those stocked photos or videos when they actually post the episode. Therefore, it becomes easier for users to engage in posting (inputting) episodes. In other words, the posting management system 10 can help users develop the habit of posting episodes.

[0085] [Comment input assistance function] When an episode is posted, the comment included in the comment contains three elements: the circumstances surrounding the episode, the child's (the other party's) behavior, and the user's (the user's) feelings towards the child (the other party). Readers of that comment (episode) tend to feel a sense of warmth and comfort. This tendency was revealed through various studies, including surveys conducted by the inventors.

[0086] Therefore, when the episode input screen (Figure 3) is displayed, the posting processing unit 35 may prompt the user to input the situation, the other person's demeanor, and the user's feelings towards the other person as comments.

[0087] For example, the posting processing unit 35 may display an episode input screen that includes three input fields: situation, the other person's demeanor, and the user's feelings towards the other person. In other words, the input fields for situation, the other person's demeanor, and the user's feelings towards the other person may be displayed in a template-like manner on the episode input screen. Figure 9 shows an example of an episode input screen in which the input fields for situation, the other person's demeanor, and the user's feelings towards the other person are templated.

[0088] Furthermore, the posting processing unit 35 may display a pop-up message prompting the user to enter the situation, the other person's appearance, and their feelings towards the other person while the user is entering a comment in the comment field. After the user has entered a comment, the posting processing unit 35 may display a message to confirm whether the user has entered the situation, the other person's appearance, and their feelings towards the other person when the user posts (sends episode information).

[0089] As described above, the comment input support function allows users to feel a sense of warmth when they look back at past episodes, which increases their motivation to post new episodes. In other words, the posting management system 10 can help users develop the habit of posting episodes.

[0090] [Function to output data in booklet format] Furthermore, the episode information may be displayed in booklet format on the episode display screen. Figure 10 shows another example of the episode display screen (an example of booklet format). In the example in Figure 10, the episode information is displayed in a two-page spread format, and when a swipe operation is performed on the reception unit 21 (display unit 22), a page-turning animation is performed and the next page (other episode information) is displayed. Also, when the user performs a predetermined operation to print the episode information, the episode information is printed in a format that makes it easy to create a booklet similar to Figure 10 (a format that is easy to bind). In other words, the submission processing unit 35 can process the recorded episode information (submissions) so that it can be displayed or printed in booklet format.

[0091] Such a posting management system 10 can help multiple people, including the user, look back on an episode by outputting the episode information in booklet format.

[0092] [Data inheritance function] Furthermore, the posting management system 10 has a function to pass on one user's user account to another user. Here, one user and another user are, for example, users in a parent-child relationship (users from different generations). For example, a use case can be envisioned in which a first-generation user records episode information about raising their child, a second-generation user, and passes on the user account to the second-generation user, who then records episode information about their own child, a third-generation user. By passing on the user account, the second-generation user can look back on the episode information recorded by the first-generation user (i.e., the second-generation user's own growth record).

[0093] In this case, the settings screen for second-generation users (the various settings screens mentioned above) may display not only the settings screen for second-generation users but also the settings screen for first-generation users as layers. Figure 11 shows an example where multiple user settings screens are displayed as layers, and second-generation users can switch between layers (settings screens) by selecting tabs at the top of the screen.

[0094] Furthermore, from the settings screen shown in Figure 11, second-generation users can inherit some or all of the settings of first-generation users and apply them to their own settings.

[0095] [Other variations] In the above embodiment, it was explained that the episode theme is set by the administrator of the posting management system 10, but it may also be set by a user. For example, among the multiple episode themes that can be presented, there may be a mix of episode themes set by the administrator (administrator-restricted episode themes) and episode themes set by users (user-restricted episode themes).

[0096] In the above embodiment, it was explained that the application period is set by an administrator, but it may also be set by a user.

[0097] In the above embodiment, the posting management system 10 (information processing server 30) records not only the episode information of the user of the information terminal 20, but also the episode information of other users, and the user of the information terminal 20 can also view the episode information of other users. Furthermore, other users can view the episode information of the user of the information terminal 20 using other information terminals. In other words, since the recording unit 36 ​​records the episode information in the storage unit 33 (cloud server), the posting processing unit 35 can transmit (output) the episode information to the user's information terminal 20 and to other information terminals of other users.

[0098] In the above embodiment, some or all of the processing described as being performed by the information processing server 30 may be performed by the information terminal 20. For example, the information processing unit 23 of the information terminal 20 may have functional components similar to the setting unit 34, the posting processing unit 35, and the recording unit 36.

[0099] Furthermore, although the above embodiment described an example in which the posting management system 10 is used to record a child's growth, the posting management system 10 may also be used for personal diaries, pet growth records, or work logs, or for recording diets or training. The uses of the posting management system 10 are not particularly limited. The posting management system 10 may be implemented as a system specifically for recording a child's growth, or as a system with no limited uses.

[0100] [Effects, etc.] The following describes examples of inventions that can be obtained from the disclosures in this specification, and explains the effects and other benefits that can be obtained from these examples.

[0101] Invention 1 is a submission management system 10 comprising: a setting unit 34 for setting a plurality of episode themes and a submission acceptance period; a submission processing unit 35 for each set acceptance period which (a) updates at least a portion of the episode themes that were presented in the previous acceptance period from among the set plurality of episode themes and presents them to users via an information terminal 20; and (b) accepts user submissions related to the presented episode themes, which include at least one of a photograph and a video and related comments, via an information terminal 20; and a recording unit 36 ​​for recording the accepted submissions in a storage unit 33.

[0102] With this type of submission management system 10, the presence of episode themes makes it easier for users to engage in submitting (inputting) episodes. Furthermore, since the episode themes change with each submission period, the submission management system 10 helps users become accustomed to the episode themes and prevents them from becoming bored with inputting episodes. In other words, the submission management system 10 can help users develop the habit of submitting episodes.

[0103] Invention 2 is a posting management system 10 of Invention 1, wherein the setting unit 34 sets a reminder timing within a set acceptance period based on input from the user's information terminal 20, and the posting processing unit 35 reminds the user to post via the information terminal 20 based on the set reminder timing.

[0104] Such a posting management system 10 can help users develop the habit of posting episodes by reminding them to post episodes when a reminder timing set by the user arrives.

[0105] Invention 3 is a submission management system 10 of Invention 2, wherein the setting unit 34 sets a rule for adjusting the reminder timing based on input from the user's information terminal 20, and if a submission by the user is not accepted during the acceptance period, it changes the reminder timing based on the set adjustment rule.

[0106] Such a submission management system 10 can help users develop the habit of submitting episodes by changing the reminder timing for the next submission period (typically increasing the frequency of reminders) based on the configured adjustment rules.

[0107] Invention 4 is a submission management system 10 according to any of Inventions 1 to 3, wherein the setting unit 34 sets an adjustment rule for the acceptance period based on input to the user's information terminal 20, and if no submissions by the user are accepted during the acceptance period, it changes the acceptance period based on the set adjustment rule.

[0108] Such a submission management system 10 can help users develop the habit of submitting episodes by changing the next submission period (typically by extending the submission period) based on the configured adjustment rules.

[0109] Invention 5 is a posting management system 10 according to any of Inventions 1 to 4, wherein the setting unit 34 sets up a notification regarding the timing of posting within the acceptance period based on input from the user's information terminal 20, and the posting processing unit 35, based on the notification setting, determines that the user has posted as notified, and outputs information to the information terminal 20 to display that the posting was done as notified, and reminds the user to post via the information terminal 20 in accordance with the posting timing indicated by the notification setting.

[0110] With this type of posting management system 10, users can improve their motivation to post by announcing (declaring) their intention to post. In other words, the posting management system 10 can help users develop the habit of posting episodes.

[0111] Invention 6 is a posting management system 10 according to any of Inventions 1 to 5, wherein the setting unit 34 sets the user's favorite episode theme and the timing of the episode theme's presentation based on input to the user's information terminal 20.

[0112] With this submission management system 10, if the frequency of users' favorite episode themes increases, users will be more likely to engage in submitting episodes. In other words, the submission management system 10 can help users develop the habit of submitting episodes.

[0113] Invention 7 is a post management system 10 according to any of Inventions 1 to 6, wherein the setting unit 34 sets up a retrospective display function that presents past posts stored in the storage unit 33 to the user from the post management system 10 based on input to the user's information terminal 20, and the post processing unit 35 outputs information for displaying past posts stored in the storage unit 33 to the information terminal 20 based on the settings for the retrospective display function.

[0114] With this type of posting management system 10, users can improve their motivation to post by looking back at past episode posts. In other words, the posting management system 10 can help users develop the habit of posting episodes.

[0115] Invention 8 is a post management system 10 of Invention 7, wherein the post processing unit 35 reminds the user to post via the information terminal 20 in accordance with the timing when past posts are displayed.

[0116] Such a posting management system 10 can help users develop the habit of posting episodes by reminding them to post at the same time that past posts are displayed, when it is estimated that the user's motivation to post is high.

[0117] Invention 9 is a post management system 10 according to Invention 7 or 8, wherein the post processing unit 35 receives user evaluations of past posts displayed based on the retrospective display function, and determines based on the received evaluations to make the frequency of episode themes with high user evaluations higher than the frequency of other episode themes.

[0118] With this submission management system 10, if the frequency of episode themes that receive high user ratings increases, users will be more likely to engage in submitting episodes. In other words, the submission management system 10 can help users develop the habit of submitting episodes.

[0119] Invention 10 is a posting management system 10 according to any of Inventions 1 to 9, wherein the posting processing unit 35 manages candidate content selections, which are photos or videos that the user may use in future posts, or the storage location of the candidate content selections, and presents the candidate content selections or storage locations to the user via the information terminal 20 when the user actually makes a post.

[0120] With this type of posting management system 10, users can post relatively easily when they want to, by being presented with suggested content or a location to save the selected content. In other words, the posting management system 10 can help users develop the habit of posting episodes.

[0121] Invention 11 is a posting management system 10 according to any of Inventions 1 to 10, wherein the posting processing unit 35 prompts the user via the information terminal 20 to input the situation, the other party's appearance, and the user's feelings towards the other party as a comment.

[0122] With this type of posting management system 10, users feel a sense of warmth when they look back at past episodes, which increases their motivation to post new episodes. In other words, the posting management system 10 can help users develop the habit of posting episodes.

[0123] Invention 12 is a submission management system 10 according to any of Inventions 1 to 11, wherein the submission processing unit 35 processes the recorded submissions so that they can be displayed or printed in booklet format.

[0124] Such a posting management system 10 can help multiple people, including the user, look back on an episode by outputting the episode information in booklet format.

[0125] Invention 13 is a posting management system 10 according to any of Inventions 1 to 12, wherein the user account for using the posting management system 10 is an account inherited from another user, and the posting processing unit 35 displays the user's settings screen and the settings screens of other users in layers when displaying the user's settings screen on the information terminal 20.

[0126] Such a posting management system 10 can display the user's settings screen and other users' settings screens in a layered view.

[0127] Invention 14 is a submission management method performed by a computer, comprising the steps of: setting a plurality of episode themes and a submission acceptance period; for each set acceptance period, (a) updating at least a portion of the episode themes that were presented in the most recent acceptance period from among the set plurality of episode themes and presenting them to users via an information terminal 20; (b) receiving user submissions related to the presented episode themes, which include at least one of a photograph and a video and related comments, via the information terminal 20; and recording the received submissions in a storage unit 33.

[0128] This type of posting management method can help users develop the habit of posting episodes.

[0129] Invention 15 is a program for causing a computer to execute the submission management method of Invention 14.

[0130] Such a program can help users develop the habit of posting episodes.

[0131] (Other embodiments) Although embodiments have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above.

[0132] For example, in the above embodiment, the posting management system was implemented by multiple devices, but it may also be implemented as a single device. For example, the posting management system may be implemented as a single device corresponding to an information terminal, or as a single device corresponding to an information processing server. When the posting management system is implemented by multiple devices, the components of the posting management system may be distributed among the multiple devices in any way.

[0133] Furthermore, the method of communication between devices in the above embodiment is not particularly limited. In addition, a relay device (not shown) may be interposed in the communication between devices.

[0134] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a processing unit that is executed by a specific processing unit may be executed by another processing unit. For example, in the above embodiment, a server device may execute some or all of the processing that is executed by the information terminal. Also, the order of multiple processing units may be changed, or multiple processing units may be executed in parallel.

[0135] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, each component may be realized by executing a software program suitable for each component. Each component may also be realized by a program execution unit such as a CPU or processor reading and executing a software program recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk or semiconductor memory.

[0136] Furthermore, each component may be implemented by hardware. For example, each component may be a circuit (or integrated circuit). These circuits may form a single circuit as a whole, or they may be separate circuits. Also, each of these circuits may be a general-purpose circuit or a dedicated circuit.

[0137] Furthermore, general or specific embodiments of the present invention may be implemented as a system, apparatus, method, integrated circuit, computer program, or recording medium such as a computer-readable CD-ROM. Alternatively, they may be implemented as any combination of a system, apparatus, method, integrated circuit, computer program, and recording medium.

[0138] For example, the present invention may be implemented as a posting management system, an information processing server, and an information terminal, as described in the above embodiment. The present invention may be implemented as a method executed by a computer such as a posting management system, an information processing server, and an information terminal, or as a program (computer program product) for causing a computer to execute such a method. The present invention may be implemented as a computer-readable non-temporary recording medium on which these programs are recorded.

[0139] Furthermore, the present invention also includes forms obtained by applying various modifications to each embodiment that a person skilled in the art could conceive, or forms realized by arbitrarily combining the components and functions of each embodiment without departing from the spirit of the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0140] 10 Post Management System 20 Information terminals 21 Reception Department 22 Display section 23, 32 Information Processing Unit 24, 33 Storage section 25, 31 Communications Department 30 Information Processing Server 34. Settings section 35 Submission Processing Section 36 Records Section 70 Wide-area telecommunications network

Claims

1. A settings section for setting multiple episode themes and submission acceptance periods, For each set acceptance period, (a) updates at least a portion of the episode themes that were presented in the previous acceptance period from among the set multiple episode themes and presents them to the user via the information terminal, and (b) receives user posts related to the presented episode themes, which include at least one of a photograph and a video and related comments, via the information terminal, It comprises a recording unit that records the received submission in a storage unit. Post management system.

2. The setting unit sets the reminder timing within the set reception period based on the user's input to the information terminal. The posting processing unit reminds the user to post via the information terminal based on the set reminder timing. The posting management system according to claim 1.

3. The setting unit is, Based on the user's input to the information terminal, the rules for adjusting the reminder timing are set. If no submissions from the user are received during the aforementioned acceptance period, the reminder timing will be changed based on the configured adjustment rules. The posting management system according to claim 2.

4. The setting unit is, Based on the user's input to the information terminal, the rules for adjusting the acceptance period are set. If no submissions from the user are accepted during the aforementioned acceptance period, the acceptance period will be changed based on the established adjustment rules. A posting management system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The setting unit, based on the user's input to the information terminal, sets the notification regarding the timing of posting within the acceptance period. The aforementioned submission processing unit, Based on the settings related to the aforementioned notice, if it is determined that the user has made the post as promised, information will be output to the information terminal to indicate that the post was made as promised. In accordance with the posting timing indicated by the settings for the aforementioned notice, the user will be reminded of the post via the information terminal. A posting management system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

6. The setting unit sets the user's favorite episode theme and the timing for presenting that episode theme based on the user's input to the information terminal. A posting management system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

7. The setting unit configures a retrospective display function that, based on the user's input to the information terminal, presents past posts stored in the storage unit to the user from the post management system. The aforementioned submission processing unit, Based on the settings for the aforementioned retrospective display function, the storage unit outputs information for displaying past posts stored in the storage unit on the information terminal. A posting management system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

8. The posting processing unit reminds the user to post via the information terminal at the time when the previous post is displayed. The posting management system according to claim 7.

9. The aforementioned submission processing unit, Based on the aforementioned retrospective display function, the user's evaluation of the past posts displayed is received. Based on the evaluations received, the frequency of questions for episode themes that have received high user ratings will be increased compared to the frequency of questions for other episode themes. The posting management system according to claim 7.

10. The aforementioned submission processing unit, The system manages the selection of candidate content, which is a photo or video that the user may use in future posts, or the storage location of said selection of content. When the user actually makes a post, the selected candidate content or the save location is presented to the user via the information terminal. A posting management system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

11. The posting processing unit prompts the user, via the information terminal, to input the situation, the other party's appearance, and the user's feelings towards the other party as the comment. A posting management system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

12. The submission processing unit processes the recorded submissions so that they can be displayed or printed in booklet format. A posting management system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

13. The user account for using the aforementioned posting management system is an account inherited by the user from another user. When the posting processing unit displays the user's settings screen on the information terminal, it displays the user's settings screen and the settings screens of other users in a layered display. A posting management system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

14. A post management method performed by a computer, Steps include setting multiple episode themes and submission periods, For each set acceptance period, the steps include: (a) updating at least a portion of the episode themes that were presented in the previous acceptance period from among the set multiple episode themes and presenting them to users via an information terminal; and (b) receiving user posts related to the presented episode themes, which include at least one of a photograph and a video and related comments, via the information terminal. The step of recording the received submission in a storage unit. How to manage posts.

15. A program for causing the computer to execute the post management method described in claim 14.

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