Record organization program, record organization method, record organization device, and recording medium

Abstract

To provide a method for structuring and recording an input item.SOLUTION: A method comprises: an input step for inputting a user's statement by an input unit; a structuring step for, in a structuring unit, creating a structured record in which the user's statement input in the input step is applied to a predetermined structure, and storing the structured record in a recording unit; and a presentation step for presenting, to the user, at least part of the structured record by a presentation unit. The structure has a tree structure composed of a plurality of hierarchies.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a record organization program, a record organization method, a record organization device, and a recording medium. [Background technology]

[0002] Methods for recording audio and the like are known. Compared to using your hands to input and record data using a writing instrument or keyboard, there is no need to move in front of the terminal or take it out of your bag, so you can continue working smoothly without interrupting your work or tasks. Patent Document 1 describes a search system that searches for documents based on input information, while Patent Document 2 describes an interactive creative activity support device and a program therefor. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-223461 [Patent Document 2] Patent application No. 2019-214996 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, what people say is not always grammatically correct, and there are many cases where the subject is not made clear by using a pronoun, or where the subject is omitted in Japanese, etc. For this reason, simply recording audio or other information is often inaccurate and difficult to use as is. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a record organization program, a record organization method, and a record organization device that organize and record audio recordings and the like as accurate information. Furthermore, when considering desired materials, when conducting creative activities such as research and development or inventions, or when making diagnoses, it is necessary to repeatedly obtain information and review the content, rather than simply obtaining it once. Furthermore, the more cumbersome and time-consuming it is to repeatedly obtain information, the more likely it is that the review or diagnosis will be interrupted, leading to forgetting the items or ideas under consideration, or interruptions in conversation with the patient, which often results in the research and development or diagnosis not going well. For example, tasks such as inputting desired information using a terminal and reading and comparing the information obtained can also cause interruptions to the study. In actual research and development or diagnostic work, it is necessary to conduct work or diagnosis away from the terminal while considering ideas or information that arise, without stopping the work or diagnosis. Patent Document 1 describes a search system, but it requires the user to input information via a terminal and read the search results each time. Paragraph 0024 of Patent Document 1 also mentions voice, but only states that "voice input may be used." Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a record organization program, a record organization method, and a record organization device that enable creative activities such as research and development and diagnosis to be carried out smoothly by repeatedly obtaining desired information without requiring complicated work or time, and that are more suited to actual research and development and diagnosis sites where repeated consideration is required. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The record organization method according to claim 1 of the present invention comprises: A method for structuring and recording input items, comprising: an input step of inputting a user's utterance by an input unit; a structuring step in which the structuring unit applies the user's utterances input in the input step to a predetermined structure, creates a structured record, and stores the record in the recording unit; a presentation step of presenting at least a part of the structured record to a user by a presentation unit; The structure is a record organization method characterized by having a tree structure made up of multiple hierarchies. The record organization method according to claim 2 of the present invention comprises: 2. The record organizing method according to claim 1, wherein in the input step, text is input instead of the user's speech. The record keeping method includes input by writing and speaking. The record organization method according to claim 3 of the present invention comprises: The record organizing method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that in the structuring step, time and non-time are separated. The record organization method according to claim 4 of the present invention comprises: 4. The record organizing method according to claim 1, wherein the input step or the structuring step includes a user identification step. The record organization method according to claim 5 of the present invention comprises: The record organizing method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a person adjustment step after the user identification step. The record organization method according to claim 6 of the present invention comprises: The record organizing method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a confirmation step of accepting corrections after the presentation step. The record organization method according to claim 7 of the present invention comprises: a comparison step after the structuring step, in which the structured records are compared with reference to other information to generate a comparison result; The record organizing method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the presenting step presents at least a part of the comparison result. The record organization method according to claim 8 of the present invention comprises: The comparison step includes a search step for searching information about the structured records; The record organizing method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a search result recording step of recording search result information that is the result of the search. The record organization method according to claim 9 of the present invention comprises: The record organizing method according to claim 8, wherein the comparison step further comprises a structuring step after the search result recording step, in which the search result information is structured. The record organization method according to claim 10 of the present invention comprises: The record organization method according to claim 8 is characterized in that the comparison step includes, after the search result recording step, an upper extraction step for extracting a portion of the search result information, and a structuring step for structuring the search result information. The record organization method according to claim 11 of the present invention comprises: The record organization method according to any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein the comparison result includes a difference between the structured record and other information. The record organization method according to claim 12 of the present invention comprises: 12. The record organizing method according to claim 1, wherein concept data indicating the relationship between higher and lower levels of concepts is referenced, and the comparison result includes the relationship between higher and lower levels of concepts. The record organization method according to claim 13 of the present invention comprises: 13. The record organizing method according to claim 1, further comprising a dictionary reference step for referencing synonyms. Multiple words can be saved as synonyms, and accurate information and comparison results can be displayed based on the synonym information. The record organization method according to claim 14 of the present invention comprises: The record organizing method according to claim 13, further comprising a dictionary storing synonyms for each user or field. The record organization method according to claim 15 of the present invention comprises: The record organizing method according to claim 14, further comprising a synonym correcting step of correcting synonyms based on an input from a user. Feedback from the user can make the synonym information more accurate, and the user can be shown more accurate comparison results. The record organization method according to claim 16 of the present invention comprises: 16. The record organization method according to claim 1, wherein the operation of the operation unit is used to present the information in a manner other than audio or text information. The recording and organizing method also includes presenting audio or text information in addition to the operation of the operating unit. The record organization device according to claim 17 of the present invention comprises: The record organizing device comprises an input unit, a structuring unit, a recording unit, and a presentation unit, and is characterized by executing each step of any one of claims 1 to 15. The record organization device according to claim 18 of the present invention comprises: A record organizing device comprising an operating unit, which executes the steps recited in claim 16. The record organization program according to claim 19 of the present invention comprises: A record organization program for causing the input unit, structuring unit, recording unit, and presentation unit to function as each of the means of the record organization device according to claim 17. The record organization program according to claim 20 of the present invention comprises: A record organization program for causing the input unit, structuring unit, recording unit, presentation unit, and operation unit to function as each means of the record organization device according to claim 18. A recording medium according to claim 21 of the present invention comprises: A recording medium on which the program according to claim 19 or claim 20 is recorded. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0006] [Figure 1] An example of a record organization method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below. [Figure 2] 1 shows an example of a conceptual structure in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 1 shows an example of the configuration of a record organization device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 shows an example of a conceptual structure in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 1 shows an example of a conceptual structure in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] An example of a record organization method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below. [Figure 7] An example of a record organization method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below. [Figure 8] An example of a record organization method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below. [Figure 9] An example of a record organization method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below. [Figure 10] An example of a record organization method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below. [Figure 11] An example of a record organization method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below. [Figure 12] 1 shows an example of the configuration of a record organization device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] An example of a record organization method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below. [Figure 14] An example of a record organization method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below. [Figure 15] 1 shows an example of the configuration of a record organization device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16] 1 shows an example of a conceptual structure in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 17] 1 shows an example of a conceptual structure in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18] 1 shows an example of a conceptual structure in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 19] An example of a record organization method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below. [Figure 20]1 shows an example of a dictionary configuration in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 21] 1 shows an example of a dictionary configuration in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 22] 1 shows an example of a dictionary configuration in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 23] An example of a record organization method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below. [Figure 24] 1 shows an example of a conceptual structure in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 25] 1 shows the configuration of a record organization device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 26] 10 shows an example of the operation of an operating unit of a record organization device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 27] 10 shows an example of the operation of an operating unit of a record organization device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 28] 10 shows an example of the operation of an operating unit of a record organization device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 29] 10 shows an example of the operation of an operating unit of a record organization device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 30] 1 shows a record organization program according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0007] FIG. 1 shows a record organization method according to one embodiment of the present invention. The record organization method is a method for structuring and recording inputted items, and includes an input step (S10), a structuring step (S20), and a presentation step (S40).

[0008] First, when record organization starts, the process proceeds to a standby step (S01) where input is awaited. If input is not confirmed in an input determination step (S02) where the presence or absence of input is confirmed, the process returns to the standby step (S01). If input is confirmed, the process proceeds to an input step (S10). In the input step (S10), the user's utterance is input via the input unit 10.

[0009] In the structuring step (S20), the structuring unit 20 applies the user's comments input in the input step (S10) to a predetermined structure to create a structured record, which is then stored in the recording unit. Here, the control unit 60 functions as the recording unit. In the presentation step (S40), the presentation unit 40 presents at least a part of the structured record to the user. When the presentation step (S40) is completed, the process proceeds to a record organization end instruction step (S99), and if an instruction to end the record organization is given, the record organization is ended, and if no instruction is given, the process returns to the waiting step (S01) again. If the user states a more specific or different configuration in response to the presented results, in other words, if the user further considers the results based on the feedback received from the device, the user can simply verbally input the information resulting from the further consideration into the device again, and the series of methods will begin from the input step (S10) described above.This means that by repeatedly obtaining the desired information without requiring complicated work or time, creative activities such as research and development and diagnosis can be carried out smoothly, and record organization that is more suited to the actual research and development, diagnosis, and other situations where repeated consideration is required can be achieved.

[0010] As shown in FIG. 2, the structure has a tree structure made up of multiple levels. Below concept 1 are concept 1-1 and concept 1-2, and below concept 1-1 is concept 1-1-1. In this invention, a configuration in which multiple concepts are arranged while branching (diverging) from the top concept to the concepts below is called a tree structure. The concept of the tree structure indicates limitations of properties such as date and time, place, color, length, and action, as well as possession. For example, in the case of dates and times, the order from top to bottom is year, month, day, hour, minute, etc. A hierarchy of quarters may be set as a concept below year, and early, middle, and late months may be set as concepts below month, and morning and afternoon may be set as concepts below day. Dates and times are usually stated in order from top to bottom, such as what month, what day, what hour, and what minute, so a tree structure can be constructed in the order of input. In the simplest example, the tree structure may be constructed from a combination of nouns. For example, if the input is "a car with an aluminum body," even without advanced syntactic analysis, a tree structure can be provisionally constructed with "aluminum" as concept 1-1-1, "car body" as concept 1-1, and "car" as concept 1, in accordance with the usual Japanese order in which modifiers are stated before the modified word, simply by extracting the nouns. In this example, if the input is grammatically incorrect, such as "It's a car, but one with an aluminum body," normal parsing will not be able to parse it correctly, and structured information will often not be able to be constructed. Even in the simplest example mentioned above, Concept 1-1-1 is "car," Concept 1-1 is "car body," and Concept 1 is "aluminum," resulting in inaccurate structured information. However, if the step of correcting the structured information described below is used in conjunction with this, the structured information can be corrected to the correct information based on feedback from the user, making structuring easier and more accurate. It goes without saying that if ordinary syntactic analysis is used, structuring including the hierarchical relationships of concepts becomes even easier. In this way, by using structured information using a tree structure, structured information with a certain degree of accuracy can be constructed even with a simple verbalization method that extracts only nouns, and even more accurate structured information can be constructed by using more advanced verbalization methods such as advanced syntactic analysis. Furthermore, even when advanced language processing means are used, people's statements are not always grammatically correct, and subjects are often omitted, making it difficult to process the language correctly. However, with structured information using a tree structure as in this embodiment, accurate structuring is possible through the confirmation steps, interpersonal optimization, dictionaries, etc., which will be described later.

[0011] 3 shows the apparatus, which comprises an input unit 10, a structuring unit 20, and a presentation unit 40, each of which is connected to a control unit 60. The input unit 10 inputs user comments. The input user comments are converted into structured records in the structuring unit 20 and stored in the control unit 60, which functions as a recording unit. 3A, the control unit 60 has a CPU 61, a program storage area 62, and a data storage area 63. A record organization program that controls the operation of each unit is recorded in the program storage area 62. Data such as user comments and structured records is recorded in the data storage area 63. The CPU 61 controls each unit, such as the input unit 10, structuring unit 20, and presentation unit 40, by executing the record organization program recorded in the program storage area 62. The program storage area 62 and the data storage area 63 can be configured, for example, with a hard disk, a flash memory, etc. Of course, it is not necessary to store all programs and data in the program storage area 62 and the data storage area 63 themselves, and for example, the program storage area 62 and the data storage area 63 may refer to programs and data stored externally via external communication means. At least a portion of the stored structured records is presented to the user by the presentation unit 40 . As described above, the record organization device It records the input information in a structured manner, an input unit for inputting user comments into the record organizing device; a structuring unit that applies the user's utterances input by the input unit to a predetermined structure, creates a structured record, and stores the record in a recording unit; a presentation unit that presents at least a part of the structured record to a user; The structure of the record organizing device is a tree structure made up of multiple hierarchies.

[0012] In one embodiment, in the input step (S10), text can be input instead of the user's speech. In this case, the input step (S10) may be performed by scanning or reading from an image. The record organization device in this embodiment is The record organizing device described above is characterized by comprising an input unit for inputting text into the record organizing device in place of the utterance.

[0013] 4 and 5 show a structure in one embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the structuring step (S20) separates time and non-time. The time may be extracted from the entered data or may be the actual time entered. The record organization device in this embodiment is In any one of the record organizing devices described above, the structuring unit performs structuring by dividing the data into time and non-time. You can leave everything except the time in the original text as long as it fits the purpose. Time can be something that is currently happening, something that will happen in the future, or something that already exists. Alternatively, you can use a place instead of a time.

[0014] 6 and 7 show the input step (S10) and the structuring step (S20) of the record organization method according to one embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the input step (S10) or the structuring step (S20) includes a user identification step (S11). That is, as shown in Fig. 6, when the input step (S10) is started, the process first proceeds to a user identification step (S11), and then input is performed in an input implementation step (S19), and the input step (S10) ends. Alternatively, as shown in Fig. 7, when the structuring step (S20) is started, the process first proceeds to a user identification step (S11), and then structuring is performed in a structuring implementation step (S29), and the structuring step (S20) ends.

[0015] In the user identification step (S11), the user is identified, and in the case of an unregistered user, data of the most similar user among registered users can be used. When identifying a user, in addition to voiceprints, multiple factors can be used, such as name confirmation, voice pitch, speaking speed, and characteristic terminology. As shown in FIG. 3B, the input unit 1 includes a user discrimination unit 11, but it goes without saying that the user discrimination unit 11 may be provided outside the input unit. The record organization device in this embodiment is In any one of the record organizing devices described above, the input unit or the structuring unit has a user identification unit.

[0016] 8 and 9 show a method for organizing records in one embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a user identification step (S11) is followed by a personal adjustment step (S12). That is, as shown in Fig. 8, when the input step (S10) is started, the process first proceeds to a user identification step (S11), then to a personal adjustment step (S12), and finally to an input implementation step (S19) where input is performed, and the input step (S10) ends. Alternatively, as shown in Fig. 9, when the structuring step (S20) is started, the process first proceeds to a user identification step (S11), then to a personal adjustment step (S12), and finally to a structuring implementation step (S29) where structuring is performed, and the structuring step (S20) ends. The interpersonal optimization step (S12) allows for more accurate input and structuring by adapting to the speaking style and terminology of each individual. As shown in FIG. 3C, the input unit 1 includes a user discrimination unit 11 and a person-to-person adjustment unit 12, but it goes without saying that the user discrimination unit 11 and the person-to-person adjustment unit 12 may be provided outside the input unit. The record organization device in this embodiment is Any of the above-mentioned record organizing devices is characterized in that it further comprises a person adjustment unit in addition to the user discrimination unit.

[0017] FIG. 10 shows the configuration of a record organization method according to one embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the presenting step (S40) is followed by a confirming step (S60) for accepting corrections. People's speech is not always grammatically correct, and there are many cases where subjects are not clearly stated using pronouns, or the subject is omitted in Japanese, etc. For this reason, simply recording audio etc. will often result in inaccurate information and it will be difficult to use as is. In the previously described embodiment, accurate information is recorded using structured recording, but in this embodiment, a confirmation step (S60) is added to present the structured record to the user. If the structured record is incorrect, the user can restate the correct information, and the structure is restructured. This allows for more accurate and reliable information to be recorded. 12A, the record organizing device 1 includes a correction receiving unit 41 in a presentation unit 40. It goes without saying that the correction receiving unit 41 may be provided in a location other than the presentation unit 40. Note that in this figure, a comparison unit 30 (to be described later) and a dictionary 70 (to be described later) are provided in the control unit 60, but these are not essential components. The record organization device in this embodiment is Any of the above-mentioned record organizing devices may further include a suggestion receiving unit that receives corrections after the suggestion by the suggesting unit.

[0018] 11 shows a record organization method according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12B shows a record organization device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the record organization device 1 includes a comparison unit 30. In this embodiment, the structuring step (S20) is followed by a comparison step (S30), in which the structured record is compared with other information by referring to the other information, thereby generating a comparison result. The other information is information other than the structured record currently being considered that was structured in the structuring step (S20) that was input immediately before. Specific examples of other information include information already recorded in internal or external databases, such as past databases, material information, idea information, and similar case information. In the comparison step (S30), if the other information has not been structured in advance, structuring it will make comparison even easier. In this case, the comparison step (S30) may also be configured to include a structuring step. Furthermore, the search results themselves may also be appropriately structured. In this embodiment, the structured record is a schedule, and a schedule with date and time information is compared with a database of past entries that have already been entered. This makes it possible to check whether there are other schedules scheduled for the same time period. It is also possible to check whether the same schedule is entered twice. In the presentation step (S40), at least a part of the comparison results is presented.

[0019] In one embodiment, the structured record is material information, and the comparison step (S30) refers to internal or external databases to check whether there are materials that meet the conditions or similar materials. This can eliminate unnecessary research and development and enable efficient use of internal resources. In one embodiment, the structured record is an idea technology, and in the comparison step (S30), it is possible to refer to in-house or external databases and compare it with similar technical information, etc. This makes it possible to determine whether anything has already been conceived, or what similar things exist, including differences. In one embodiment, the structured record is similar case information, and in the comparison step (S30), an in-hospital or external database can be referenced to compare with similar case information. For example, by creating a structured record of age, gender, height, weight, body temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, symptoms, and history, it is possible to determine whether there are any similar cases in the past, and what treatment was given at the time, including any differences. This configuration can also support responses outside of the specialist field. In both examples, it is important to note that the comparison results clearly indicate the similarities or differences between the structured record and the object of comparison, rather than simply listing similar examples. A listing of similar examples ultimately requires the user to look at each individual example, interrupting the investigation or diagnosis. However, a configuration that clearly indicates similarities or differences allows users to focus on the similarities or differences even during creative activities such as research and development or diagnosis. By repeatedly obtaining the desired information without cumbersome tasks or time, creative activities such as research and development or diagnosis can be carried out smoothly. In this way, this configuration is more suited to actual research and development, diagnosis, and other situations where repeated investigations are required. Furthermore, by clearly indicating which items match and which items differ, the device creating the structured record can correct the structured record itself, thereby improving the accuracy of the structured record. The record organization device in this embodiment is a comparison unit that, after the structuring, compares the structured record with reference to other information to create a comparison result; In any one of the record organizing devices described above, the presentation unit presents at least a part of the comparison results.

[0020] Figures 13 and 14 each show a record organization method according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 15 shows a record organization device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The comparison step (S30) includes a search step (S33) for searching for information on structured records, and a search result recording step (S34) for recording search result information that is the result of the search. Specifically, as shown in A of Figure 13, when the comparison step (S30) begins and the comparison begins, first, in the search step (S33), a search is performed on the structured record to be searched using an internal database, an external database, etc. Next, in the search result recording step (S34), similar information found as a result of the search is recorded on an information recording device such as a hard disk or memory. Next, in the comparison execution step (S35), the structured record is compared with the information recorded in the search result record. The record organization device in this embodiment is The comparison unit includes a search unit that searches for information about the structured record; and Any of the above record organizing devices is characterized by having a search result recording section that records search result information that is the result of the search. 15C, the comparison unit 30 has a search result recording unit 32. The search result recording unit may be provided in a location other than the comparison unit, and may be, for example, a data storage area.

[0021] In one embodiment, when the comparison step refers to other information and performs a comparison, the retrieved similar information may be structured. The structured information is in the same format as the structured record, in which the structuring unit applies the user's comments input in the input step to a predetermined structure. Specifically, the comparison step includes a structuring step (S20) after the search result recording step (S34), in which the search result information is structured. That is, as shown in FIG. 13B, when the comparison step (S30) begins and the comparison begins, a search step (S33) first searches the structured record to be searched using an internal database, an external database, or the like. Next, in the search result recording step (S34), similar information found as a result of the search is recorded on an information recording device such as a hard disk or memory. Then, in the structuring step (S20), the similar information is structured. Next, in the comparison implementation step (S35), the structured record is compared with the information recorded in the search result recording step (S34) and structured in the structuring step (S20). This configuration allows users' comments and other information to be compared in the same structure and in the same format, improving the accuracy of extraction and difference comparison. The record organization device in this embodiment is In any one of the record organizing devices described above, the comparison section has a comparison target structuring section that structures the search result information. As shown in FIG. 15B, the comparison section 30 has a comparison target structuring section 33.

[0022] In one embodiment, when the comparison step refers to other information and performs a comparison, the top-ranked similar information retrieved may be structured. The top-ranked similar information refers to, for example, the top 10 to 100 documents extracted in a patent search, which are documents that have traditionally been subject to visual inspection. These top-ranked documents are documents with a high degree of similarity. Specifically, the comparison step further includes a top-level extraction step (S36) for extracting a portion of the search result information after the search result recording step (S34). That is, as shown in FIG. 13C, when the comparison step (S30) begins and the comparison begins, a search step (S33) first performs a search on the structured record to be searched using an internal database, an external database, or the like. Next, in the search result recording step (S34), similar information found as a result of the search is recorded on an information recording device such as a hard disk or memory. Then, in the top-level extraction step (S36), top-level similar information with high similarity is extracted, and in the structuring step (S20), the top-level similar information is structured. Next, in the comparison implementation step (S35), the structured record is compared with the information recorded in the search result recording step (S34) and further structured in the structuring step (S20). The record organization device in this embodiment is In any of the record organizing devices described above, the comparison unit has a top extraction unit that extracts a portion of the search result information and a comparison target structuring unit that structures the portion of the search result information. As shown in FIG. 15C, the comparison unit 30 includes a high-order extraction unit 34 and a comparison target structuring unit 33 . The system can automatically determine the number of items that previously had to be checked visually by the user and notify the user of the comparison results, allowing the user to proceed smoothly without having to stop what they are doing or interrupt their work or tasks. Furthermore, instead of structuring all similar information during a search, the system limits it to the top-ranking similar information, which has little impact on the overall processing speed and allows for efficient processing.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 14, the comparison step (S30) may further include a search range determination step (S31). Specifically, when the comparison step (S30) begins, the search range determination step (S31) first checks whether the search range for the structured record under consideration is included in the previous search range. If no previous search has been performed, there is no information on the previous search range, so it is determined that the structured record is not included in the previous search range. To check whether a search range is included, for example, when searching for a car with an aluminum body and an accelerator on the handle, if a search range previously included a car with an accelerator on the handle, it is determined that the search range is included in the previous search range.

[0024] If it is included, the process proceeds to the record reference step (S32), where records of search results that have already been performed are referenced to obtain information similar to the structured record under consideration, and then the process proceeds to the comparison step (S35). If not, the process proceeds to a search step (S33), then to a search result recording step (S34), and then to a comparison step (S35).

[0025] As shown in FIG. 15A, the comparison unit 30 has a search unit and a search result recording unit 32 that records search result information. By having a search range determination step (S31) or a search result recording section, for example, when a search is performed for the second or subsequent time, it is possible to recognize the previous search results, and if the search range for the second or subsequent time is included within the previous search range, it is possible to significantly reduce the search time.

[0026] 16, 17 and 18 show the configuration of a record organization method according to one embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the comparison results include the differences between the structured record and the other information. In this example, the structured record is a schedule. The record organization device in this embodiment is In any of the record organization devices described above, the comparison unit outputs a comparison result including a difference between the structured record and the other information.

[0027] As shown in Figure 17, overlapping times, i.e., overlapping dates and times, can also be displayed as differences, thereby informing the user that the schedules overlap. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 18, by providing a predetermined range before and after the scheduled time, if the two schedules are close to each other, the difference can be presented to the user. In particular, if time and location are included as components, the travel time can be estimated based on the location, and by checking whether the two schedules are separated by more than this travel time, the user can be notified that the schedules overlap if they are close to each other.

[0028] In one embodiment, the structured record is material information or concept technology, and the comparison step (S30) can refer to internal or external databases and compare the information with similar material information or technical information. This makes it possible to determine whether there are existing materials or technologies that have already been conceived, or to identify what similar information exists, including the differences. In particular, by presenting the differences, it becomes possible to examine only the differences while proceeding with manual work, without having to take the time to look at a terminal screen or the like to determine where the differences are, thereby significantly improving the efficiency of examining technical information.

[0029] FIG. 19 illustrates a method for organizing records in one embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment includes a synonym reference step (S70) for referencing synonyms. Multiple words and phrases are stored as synonyms in a dictionary 70 (described later), and accurate information and comparison results can be displayed based on the synonym information. This dictionary 70 may be stored in the record organization device 1, or may be an external dictionary. If the dictionary is external, the external dictionary can be referenced, for example, by communication via the control unit 60.

[0030] For example, in materials information, multiple names, including common names, may be used for the same compound. In the case of car manufacturers, the car body and the body are the same. In the medical field, the same disease may be described in multiple ways. By using synonym information, synonymous words can be accurately identified and accurate information and comparison results can be displayed. In this embodiment, synonyms are referenced in the comparison step (S30), but they may also be referenced in each structuring step (S20) and comparison step (S30), and the synonym reference step (S70) may be performed in each individual step, such as the structuring step (S20) and comparison step (S30). The record organization device in this embodiment is Any of the record organizing devices described above, characterized in that synonyms are referenced.

[0031] 20, 21 and 22 show a record organization method in one embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a dictionary 70 is used that stores synonyms for each user or field. Fields include outside appointments, inside appointments, personal matters, etc., or fields such as fashion, hobbies, technical fields, medical fields, etc.

[0032] As shown in Figure 20, fields can be classified into higher and lower categories. Also, as shown in Figure 21, users can be grouped into higher and lower categories. Alternatively, as shown in Figure 22, users can be classified into users 1 and 2 who belong to a specific field 1. For example, the word "body" is used in different ways, such as referring to the human body in apparel companies, whereas it refers to the body of a car in car manufacturers. However, by referring to dictionary information for each user or field, more accurate comparisons can be made. The record organization device in this embodiment is Any of the record organizing devices described above is characterized in that it has a dictionary that stores synonyms for each user or field. 12C, the control unit 60 includes a dictionary 70. The dictionary may be configured to refer to one external to the recording device.

[0033] FIG. 23 shows a record organization method in one embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment includes a synonym correction step (S71) in which synonyms are corrected based on input from the user.

[0034] Specifically, after the presentation step (S40), the process proceeds to a synonym correction instruction step (S72). For example, in the comparison step (S30), if a user reports in the record organization method that "body and car body are different," and then instructs a synonym such as "body and car body are the same. Add it to the dictionary," the synonym correction instruction step (S72) interprets this as an instruction to correct the synonym. Then, the process proceeds to the synonym correction step (S71), where the fact that body and car body are synonyms is recorded in the dictionary 70, etc. After that, the process proceeds again to the structuring step (S20) and comparison step (S30), and the comparison results based on the corrected synonym information are presented in the presentation step (S40). In this way, feedback from the user can make the synonym information more accurate, and more accurate comparison results can be shown to the user. The record organization device in this embodiment is Any of the record organizing devices described above is characterized by having a synonym correction unit that corrects the synonyms based on an input from a user. As shown in Figure 12D, dictionary 70 includes a synonym corrector 71. The synonym corrector may be located elsewhere than within the dictionary.

[0035] FIG. 24 shows the hierarchy of concepts in the structure used in the record organization method according to one embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, concept data indicating the relationship between higher and lower levels of concepts is referenced, and the comparison result includes the higher and lower levels of concepts. This allows for more accurate comparison results when considering, for example, the body of a car, even if the body is made of the same metal, to be expanded as a lower-level concept, i.e., more specific, making it possible to conduct technical studies more smoothly. The record organization device in this embodiment is Any of the above record organizing devices is characterized in that concept data indicating the relationship between higher and lower levels of concepts is referenced, and the comparison result includes the relationship between higher and lower levels of concepts.

[0036] Figure 25 shows the configuration of a record organization device 1 in one embodiment of the present invention. Figures 26, 27, 28 and 29 show the operation of the operation section 50 in one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 25, in this embodiment, the record organization device 1 further includes an operation unit 50. The operation unit 50 includes an operation power supply unit 51, an operation control unit 52, an arm driving unit 53, and a main body moving unit 54. The operation power supply unit 51 is connected to the operation control unit 52, the arm driving unit 53, and the main body moving unit 54 and supplies power to them. The operation control unit 52 is connected to the arm driving unit 53 and the main body moving unit 54 and controls the operation of each. The arm driving unit 53 and the main body moving unit 54 drive the arm 56 and the main body 55, respectively. The presentation unit 40 presents the size, speed, etc. by the operation of the operation unit 50, not only by the presentation of audio or text information, but also by the rotation or blinking of the arm 56 or the main body 55.

[0037] 26, a humanoid device having a main body 55 shows its size by spreading two arms 56. Alternatively, it shows that the schedule (appointment) is free and not booked with other appointments. In the example shown in FIG. 27, a humanoid device moves an arm 56 up and down to indicate height, vertical movement, speed of vertical movement, and the like.

[0038] In the example shown in FIG. 28, the humanoid device moves along with the main body 55 to indicate the direction and speed of movement. In the example shown in FIG. 29, the human-shaped device rotates together with the main body 55 to indicate the direction and speed of rotation. The record organization device in this embodiment is Any of the record organizing devices described above is characterized in that it has an operating unit, and the operating unit performs presentation by an operation in a manner other than presentation by voice or text information. In addition to the operation by the operation unit, the presentation unit may also present audio or text information.

[0039] In one embodiment, the program is a record-keeping program that performs the steps described above. Figure 30 shows an example of the configuration of a record organization program. The explanation of each step is the same as in Figure 1, so the explanation will be omitted. It goes without saying that other steps and configurations than those mentioned above may be added.

[0040] In one embodiment, the program is for causing the record organization device 1 to function as any of the record organization devices 1 described above. The diagrams are the same as those for explaining the steps described above, and therefore are omitted. It goes without saying that other steps and configurations than those described above may be added. In one embodiment, the program is a record management program for causing a computer to execute the above steps, and is operated by instructions from a CPU that executes a program loaded from non-volatile memory onto RAM. In one embodiment, the program is a record organization program for causing the input unit 10, the structuring unit 20, the recording unit included in the control unit 60, and the presentation unit 40 to function as the respective means of the record organization device 1 described above. In one embodiment, this is a record organization program that causes the input unit 10, structuring unit 20, recording unit, presentation unit 40, and operation unit 50 included in the control unit 60 to function as each of the means of the record organization device 1 described above. In one embodiment, it is a recording medium on which these programs are recorded.

[0041] It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and includes various embodiments within the scope of the present invention. For example, the order of each step may be changed or multiple steps may be provided within the scope of the present application. [Explanation of symbols]

[0042] 1 Record-organizing device 10 Input section 11 User discrimination unit in input unit 12. Interpersonal Relations Department 20 Structuring part 30 Comparison section 31 Search Section 32 Search result record section 33 Comparison Structure Section 34 Upper extraction section 40 Presentation part 41 Correction Reception Department 50 Operating unit 51 Operating power supply section 52 Operation control section 53 Arm drive unit 54 Main body moving part 55 Main Unit 56 Arm 60 Control Unit 61 CPU 62 Program storage area 63 Data storage area 70 Dictionaries 71 Synonym correction section

Claims

1. A method for structuring and recording input items, comprising: an input step in which the input unit inputs a user's utterance; a structuring step in which a structuring unit applies the user's utterance input in the input step to a predetermined structure, creates a structured record, and stores the structured record in a recording unit; a presentation step in which a presentation unit presents at least a part of the structured record to a user; the structure has a tree structure made up of multiple hierarchies, a comparison step in which the comparison unit, after the structuring step, compares the structured records with reference to other information to create a comparison result; In the presenting step, at least a part of the comparison result is presented, The comparing step a search step in which a search unit searches for information relating to the structured record; and a search result recording step in which the search result recording unit records search result information that is a search result; The search result recording step is followed by the structuring step, and the structuring unit structures the search result information, A record organization method, characterized in that the comparison result includes differences between the structured record and the other information.

2. 2. The recording and organization method according to claim 1, wherein the comparison step includes a top extraction step in which the comparison unit extracts a portion of the search result information after the search result recording step, and the structuring step, and wherein the structuring unit structures the search result information.

3. 3. The record organizing method according to claim 1, wherein in said input step, said input unit inputs text instead of user speech.

4. 4. The method for organizing records according to claim 1, further comprising, after said presenting step, a confirming step in which a correction accepting unit accepts corrections.

5. 5. The record organization method according to claim 1, wherein in the presentation step, in addition to presentation by voice or text information, presentation is performed by a method other than presentation by voice or text information through the operation of an operating unit.

6. A record organization method described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that in the comparison step, the comparison unit refers to concept data indicating the relationship between superior and subordinate concepts, and the comparison result includes the superior and subordinate concepts.

7. 7. A record organizing device comprising the input unit, the structuring unit, the recording unit, and the presentation unit, and executing the steps according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and 6.

8. A record organization device comprising the input unit, the structuring unit, the recording unit, the presentation unit, and the operating unit, and characterized in that it executes each step described in claim 5.

9. A record organization program for causing the input unit, the structuring unit, the recording unit, and the presentation unit to function as the input unit, the structuring unit, the recording unit, and the presentation unit of the record organization device described in claim 7.

10. A record organization program for causing the input unit, the structuring unit, the recording unit, the presentation unit, and the operating unit to function as the input unit, the structuring unit, the recording unit, the presentation unit, and the operating unit of the record organization device described in claim 8.

11. A recording medium on which the record organization program according to claim 9 or 10 is recorded.

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