Study sticky notes, study sticky note sets, and computer programs

Abstract

This sticky note (1) for study is provided with sticky notes (11, 12, 13) having a plurality of visible display areas (11b, 12b, 13b) in a state of being attached to an adhered, wherein timing information pieces ("2", "8", and "29") indicating different timings as review timings after study are shown in the display areas (11b, 12b, 13b), respectively.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a learning sticky note and a learning sticky note set used for various types of learning, and a computer program for making information shown on the learning sticky note available electronically. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a sticky note that has a removal section that is cut along the perforation and removed from the sticky note body by forming a perforation in the sticky note body. By removing the removal section as needed during the study process, the user of this sticky note can visually check whether or not they have reviewed the material. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3216340 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in the case of the above-mentioned conventional sticky notes, although it is possible to check whether a review has been carried out, there is a problem in that it is not possible to check the appropriate timing for carrying out the review.

[0005] The present invention was made in consideration of the above circumstances, and its main purpose is to provide a learning sticky note and a learning sticky note set that can solve the above problems, as well as a computer program that makes the information shown on the learning sticky note available electronically. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, one aspect of the present invention provides a learning sticky note that includes a sticky note having multiple display areas that are visible when the sticky note is attached to an object, and each of the display areas displays timing information that indicates a different timing for reviewing after learning.

[0007] In the above aspect, timing information indicating a time elapsed since the start of learning may be displayed in the display area.

[0008] In addition, in the above aspect, the sticky note may include a sticky note body and a plurality of detachable portions connected to the sticky note body and detachable from the sticky note body in sequence, and each of the detachable portions may have the display area.

[0009] In addition, in the above aspect, each of the display areas may display timing information indicating a timing later than the timing indicated by the timing information displayed in the display area of ​​the separation part that is to be separated first.

[0010] In addition, in the above aspect, the plurality of tear-off portions may be arranged in order in the length direction of the learning sticky note, and the length of the learning sticky note may become shorter as each of the tear-off portions is sequentially cut off.

[0011] In the above aspect, the plurality of tear-off portions may be detachable by perforations.

[0012] In addition, in the above aspect, each of the display areas may be divided by fold marks, and as the sticky note is folded sequentially along the fold marks, each of the display areas may become sequentially invisible, and each of the display areas may display timing information indicating a timing later than the timing indicated by the timing information displayed in the display area that becomes invisible first.

[0013] In addition, in the above aspect, the multiple display areas may be arranged in sequence in the length direction of the learning sticky note, and the length of the learning sticky note may become shorter as the sticky note is folded sequentially along the fold line.

[0014] A learning sticky note set according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a plurality of learning sticky notes according to the above aspect, each of which is arranged so as to be visible, and the timing information indicating different timings is displayed in the display area of ​​each sticky note.

[0015] One aspect of the computer program of the present invention is a computer program that causes a computer to read information shown on a learning sticky note, wherein the learning sticky note comprises a sticky note having a plurality of display areas that are visible when the sticky note is attached to an object, and each of the display areas shows timing information that indicates a different timing for reviewing after learning, and the computer functions as a receiving unit that receives input of the timing information shown in the display areas and a display unit that displays the received timing information.

[0016] In the above aspect, the computer may include an imaging device, and the accepting unit may accept the input by reading timing information displayed in the display area using the imaging device.

[0017] In the above aspect, the computer may further function as a transmitting unit that transmits the received timing information to an external device.

[0018] In addition, in the above aspect, the receiving unit may further receive input of information about the target object shown on the target object, and the display unit may display the received information about the target object in association with the timing information.

[0019] In addition, in the above aspect, the reception unit may repeatedly receive input of the timing information, and cause the computer to further function as a recognition unit that recognizes the progress of the review based on the received multiple pieces of timing information. [Effects of the Invention]

[0020] According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a learning sticky note that is highly effective in learning and highly convenient. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0021] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a learning sticky note according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the configuration of a learning sticky note according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a plan view illustrating a display area. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the change over time when the detachable portions are sequentially removed. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a state in which a sticky note is attached to a specific page in a book. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing another example of the configuration of the learning sticky note according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the configuration of a sticky note set for learning according to a second embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a side view showing the configuration of a sticky note set for learning according to a second embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a computer system according to a third embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the configuration of a learning sticky note according to another embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a state in which a sticky note is attached to a bookmark. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a learning sticky note according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing another configuration of the learning sticky note according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a learning sticky note according to a fifth embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an example of use of the learning sticky note according to the fifth embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an example of use of the learning sticky note according to the fifth embodiment. [Figure 17] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the configuration of a learning sticky note according to another embodiment. [Figure 18] FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a computer system according to another embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that the following embodiments are merely examples of devices and methods for embodying the technical concept of the present invention, and the technical concept of the present invention is not limited to the following. Various modifications can be made to the technical concept of the present invention within the technical scope described in the claims.

[0023] (Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of an educational sticky note (hereinafter simply referred to as a "sticky note") of embodiment 1, and FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the configuration of the sticky note. In FIG. 1, arrows indicate the directions of the sticky note. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the sticky note 1 has a long, narrow rectangular shape that extends in the front-to-rear direction, and is provided with, in order from the rear, a sticky note main body 10, a first detachable portion 11, a second detachable portion 12, and a third detachable portion 13. An adhesive is applied to the rear end of the bottom surface (back surface) of the sticky note main body 10, and this adhesive allows the sticky note 1 to adhere to an object such as a book.

[0024] The sticky note main body 10, the first separation portion 11, the second separation portion 12, and the third separation portion 13 are made of paper or resin material. Three perforations 11a, 12a, and 13a extending in the width direction (left-right direction) are formed between the sticky note main body 10 and the first separation portion 11, between the first separation portion 11 and the second separation portion 12, and between the second separation portion 12 and the third separation portion 13. The third separation portion 13 is separated from the second separation portion 12 by the perforation 13a, the second separation portion 12 is separated from the first separation portion 11 by the perforation 12a, and the first separation portion 11 is separated from the sticky note main body 10 by the perforation 11a. In this way, the first separation portion 11 to the third separation portion 13 are configured to be able to be sequentially separated from the sticky note main body 10.

[0025] The sticky note body 10, the first detachable portion 11, the second detachable portion 12, and the third detachable portion 13 each have a display area that is visible when the sticky note body 10 is attached to an object. Figure 3 is a plan view to explain the display area. As shown in Figure 3, the entire surface of the sticky note body 10, the first detachable portion 11, the second detachable portion 12, and the third detachable portion 13 respectively become the display areas 10b, 11b, 12b, and 13b.

[0026] Each of the display areas 11b to 13b displays timing information indicating the timing of the study. In the present embodiment, the timing information is information indicating the time elapsed from a specific point in time (hereinafter referred to as the "start point"). More specifically, information indicating the time one day has elapsed, the time one week has elapsed, and the time four weeks have elapsed since the start point is used as the timing information.

[0027] In this embodiment, the display area of ​​each separation section displays timing information indicating a point in time later than the timing indicated by the timing information displayed in the display area of ​​the separation section that will be separated first. Thus, timing information indicating a point in time one day after the start point is displayed in the display area 11b of the first separation section 11, timing information indicating a point in time one week after the start point is displayed in the display area 12b of the second separation section 12, and timing information indicating a point in time four weeks after the start point is displayed in the display area 13b of the third separation section 13.

[0028] The timing information is attached to each of the first to third separation portions 11 to 13 using various means. For example, the timing information is attached by directly printing on each of the first to third separation portions 11 to 13, or by attaching a sticker on which the timing information is printed to each of the first to third separation portions 11 to 13. Alternatively, the timing information may be attached by handwriting of the user of the sticky note 1, for example.

[0029] The number "1" is displayed in the display area 10b of the sticky note body 10. In this embodiment, this number "1" corresponds to the start point described above, and means the first day of each month, which is the first day of each month.

[0030] The timing information displayed in the display area 13b of the third section 13 is "2." This "2" means one day has passed since the start time, that is, "2 days."

[0031] In the display area 12b of the second cut-off portion, "8" is displayed as timing information. This "8" means the date one week has passed since the start point, that is, the "8th day."

[0032] "29" is displayed as timing information in the display area 11b of the first cut-off portion 11. This "29" means the date four weeks have passed since the start point, that is, the "29th day."

[0033] Figure 4 is a plan view showing the change over time when the cut-off portions are sequentially removed. Figure 4(a) shows a state in which the first cut-off portion 11 to the third cut-off portion 13 are not cut off, (b) shows a state in which the third cut-off portion 13 is cut off, (c) shows a state in which the second cut-off portion 12 is cut off, and (d) shows a state in which the first cut-off portion 11 is cut off.

[0034] As shown in FIG. 4(a), when the first cut-off portion 11 to the third cut-off portion 13 are not cut off, the "1" on the sticky note main body 10, the "29" on the first cut-off portion 11, the "8" on the second cut-off portion 12, and the "2" on the third cut-off portion 13 are visible. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4(b), when the third cut-off portion 13 is cut off, the "1" on the sticky note main body 10, the "29" on the first cut-off portion 11, and the "8" on the second cut-off portion 12 become visible. Furthermore, when the second cut-off portion 12 is cut off, the "1" on the sticky note main body 10 and the "29" on the first cut-off portion 11 become visible, as shown in FIG. 4(c). Furthermore, when the first cut-off portion 11 is cut off, only the "1" on the sticky note main body 10 is visible, as shown in FIG. 4(d).

[0035] The following describes how to use sticky note 1. Here, we will explain an example in which a user (student) of sticky note 1 starts studying on the first day of the month. The student uses a book to study. At this time, the student identifies a page in the book that needs to be reviewed from among the pages that have already been studied, and attaches sticky note 1 to that page. In this case, sticky note 1 is attached to that page using the adhesive applied to the rear end of the bottom surface of sticky note body 10.

[0036] Figure 5 is a plan view showing the state in which the sticky note 1 has been stuck to a specific page in a book as described above. As shown in Figure 5, in this state, the front side (upper side in the figure) of the sticky note 1 is exposed to the outside, while the rear side (lower side in the figure) is contained within the page of the book 3. As a result, "29" on the first separation portion 11, "8" on the second separation portion 12, and "2" on the third separation portion 13 become visible. On the other hand, "1" (starting point) on the sticky note body 10 cannot be seen from the outside.

[0037] By referring to the sticky note 1 attached to the book 3, the learner can easily determine when to review. When the "2" on the third tear-off portion 13 is visible as shown in FIG. 5, the learner can confirm that they need to review on the 2nd of that month. Therefore, on the 2nd of that month, the learner opens the page to which the sticky note 1 is attached. At this time, the "1" on the sticky note body 10 is visible, so the learner can determine that they are reviewing the study that began on the 1st. The learner reviews that page, and then separates the third tear-off portion 13 from the second tear-off portion 12 along the perforation 13a.

[0038] Even when the third tear-off portion 13 is torn off as described above, the "29" on the first tear-off portion 11 and the "8" on the second tear-off portion 12 remain visible. Therefore, the learner can confirm that the next review is required on the 8th of the month. Therefore, on the 8th of the month, the learner opens the page to which the sticky note 1 is attached. At this time, the "1" on the sticky note body 10 becomes visible, so the learner knows that they are reviewing the study that began on the 1st. The learner reviews the page, and then separates the second tear-off portion 12 from the first tear-off portion 11 along the perforation 12a.

[0039] Even when the second tear-off portion 12 is torn off as described above, the number "29" on the first tear-off portion 11 remains visible. Therefore, the learner can confirm that the next review is required on the 29th of the month. Therefore, on the 29th of the month, the learner opens the page to which the sticky note 1 is attached. At this time, the number "1" on the sticky note body 10 becomes visible, so the learner knows that they are reviewing the study that began on the 1st. The learner reviews the page, and then tears off the first tear-off portion 11 along the perforation 11a. This removes all timing information from the display.

[0040] In this way, in this embodiment, review is carried out three times in total: one day after the start of learning, one week after the start of learning, and four weeks after the start of learning. This review timing is determined based on Ebbinghaus's forgetting curve. By using the sticky notes of this embodiment, it becomes easy to repeat review at appropriate times, which results in an increased retention rate of learned knowledge.

[0041] The first to third tear-off portions 11 to 13 are arranged in order in the length direction of the sticky note 1. Therefore, as shown in Figure 4, as the first to third tear-off portions 11 to 13 are sequentially torn off, the overall length of the sticky note 1 becomes shorter. By checking this visual change together with the timing information, the learner can understand the status of the review, etc.

[0042] When the first tear-off portion 11 is separated as described above, only the sticky note body 10 remains attached to the book 3. Maintaining this state makes it possible to check whether any pages have been reviewed. If such checking is not necessary, the sticky note body 10 may be removed from the book 3 when or after the first tear-off portion 11 is separated. Alternatively, the first tear-off portion 11 and the sticky note body 10 may be configured as one unit without the perforation 11a, and after the review is completed, both the first tear-off portion 11 and the sticky note body 10 may be removed from the book 3 together.

[0043] The sticky note 1 of this embodiment is one in which the start point is the first day of the month, but it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in Figures 6(a) to (f), the start point may be the 2nd to 7th. In this example, too, information indicating the point one day, one week, and four weeks after the start point is used as timing information. Of course, the start point can also be the 8th or later.

[0044] As described above, in this embodiment, an example in which the sticky note 1 is stuck to a book 3 has been described, but various other use cases can be envisioned. For example, it is also possible to stick the sticky note 1 to a bookmark that is inserted between the pages of a book. FIG. 11 is a plan view showing the state in which the sticky note 1 has been stuck to a bookmark in this way. As shown in FIG. 11, the sticky note 1 is stuck on the surface of the bookmark BM. The sticky note 1 is stuck to any area on the surface of the bookmark BM. Note that the sticky note 1 may be stuck to the bookmark with adhesive applied to a portion of the back surface of the sticky note 1 (for example, the rear end of the sticky note body 10), or it may be stuck with adhesive applied to the entire back surface.

[0045] The bookmark BM with the sticky note 1 attached is inserted between the page in the book that needs to be reviewed and either the page before or after it. This allows the sticky note 1 to be used in the same way as if it were attached to a book.

[0046] (Embodiment 2) This embodiment is a sticky note set that includes a plurality of sticky notes according to embodiment 1. Fig. 7 is a plan view showing the configuration of the sticky note set. Fig. 8 is a side view seen from below the plan view of Fig. 7.

[0047] As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the sticky note set 2 includes seven sticky notes 1 arranged in a row in the left-right direction. Each sticky note 1 has a start time ranging from the 1st to the 7th day. Also, as shown in Figure 8, multiple sticky notes 1 are stacked vertically. The same start time and timing information are indicated on these stacked sticky notes 1. That is, for example, the leftmost stacked sticky notes 1 are indicated with a start time of "1" and timing information of "2," "8," and "29."

[0048] An adhesive is applied to the rear end of the bottom surface of each sticky note 1, and this adhesive allows the stacked sticky notes 1 to be detachably attached to each other. The bottommost sticky note 1 is also attached to a backing sheet 20.

[0049] As described above, in the case of sticky note set 2, seven sticky notes 1 are arranged in a row in the left-right direction and are provided so as to be visible. Therefore, the display areas of these sticky notes 1 are visible. The display areas of these sticky notes 1 show different start times and timing information.

[0050] The method of using this embodiment will be explained below. Note that explanations of the same content as in embodiment 1 will be omitted where appropriate. After studying using a book, the learner identifies a page in the book that needs to be reviewed from among the pages that have been studied, and attaches sticky note 1 from sticky note set 2 to that page.

[0051] At this time, the learner selects the sticky note 1 that corresponds to the study date from among the seven sticky notes 1 arranged horizontally. For example, if the study date is the 1st, the sticky note 1 with the start time "1" is selected.

[0052] In this embodiment, seven sticky notes 1 arranged in the left-right direction are assigned different start times and timing information, and they can be viewed at a glance. This allows the learner to easily identify the sticky note 1 they need and smoothly prepare for review.

[0053] In this embodiment, seven sticky notes 1 are arranged in the left-right direction, but this is not limited to this and any number of sticky notes 1 may be arranged as long as they are two or more. Furthermore, the arrangement direction is not limited to the left-right direction and may be the front-back direction, etc.

[0054] (Embodiment 3) The third embodiment is a computer system for making the timing information shown on the above-mentioned sticky notes available as electronic data. Fig. 9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the computer system. As shown in Fig. 9, this system is made up of a user terminal 4 used by a learner and a server 5 that can communicate with the user terminal 4 via the Internet 6.

[0055] The user terminal 4 is configured as an information terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal. A program 41 for utilizing timing information indicated in the sticky note of the present invention (here, the sticky note 1 of the first embodiment is exemplified) is stored in a storage device of the user terminal 4. Hereinafter, this program will be referred to as a sticky note app. The sticky note app 41 is a program pre-installed in the user terminal 4 by the learner. However, it is not limited to this, and the sticky note app 41 may also be configured by a script executed in a web browser, etc.

[0056] The user terminal 4 includes an imaging unit 42 and a display unit 43. The imaging unit 42 is configured with an imaging element such as a CCD or CMOS, and the display unit 43 is configured with a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like.

[0057] The sticky note application 41 is a program that manages calendars in cooperation with the server 5. The server 5 stores calendar information including the learner's schedule and the like in a calendar DB 51, and transmits the calendar information to the user terminal 4 in response to a request from the user terminal 4. The user terminal 4 displays the calendar information acquired from the server 5 on the display unit 43, allowing the learner to check their own schedule and the like.

[0058] The following describes the operation of the user terminal 4 and the server 5 when a learner uses sticky notes 1. When studying using a book 3, the learner attaches sticky notes 1 to pages that need to be reviewed. After that, the learner operates the user terminal 4 to launch the sticky note application 41. The operation of the user terminal 4 described below is realized by the sticky note application 41.

[0059] The user terminal 4 acquires a captured image of the sticky note 1 affixed to the book 3 using the imaging unit 42 in accordance with the sticky note application 41. Next, the user terminal 4 extracts timing information indicated on the sticky note 1 by performing image processing on the acquired captured image, and transmits the timing information to the server 5.

[0060] The server 5 stores the timing information received from the user terminal 4 in the calendar DB 51. Thereafter, the server 5 transmits calendar information including the timing information to the user terminal 4 in response to a request from the user terminal 4.

[0061] The user terminal 4 displays the calendar information on the display unit 43. At this time, the calendar information includes timing information, so the learner can check when they need to review by referring to the display on the display unit 43. In this way, by using the sticky note application 41, the learner can know when to review even when they do not have the book 3 at hand.

[0062] In this embodiment, the timing information is extracted from the captured image on the user terminal 4 side, but it is also possible that the server 5 extracts the timing information from the captured image after the captured image is provided from the user terminal 4 to the server 5.

[0063] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the timing information indicated on the sticky note 1 is extracted from the captured image acquired by the imaging unit 42, but this is not limiting. For example, the learner may input the timing information indicated on the sticky note 1 to the user terminal 4, so that the user terminal 4 acquires the timing information. In this case, the learner may manually input the timing information using an input device such as a touch panel provided in the user terminal 4, or may input the timing information by voice using a voice recognition function provided in the user terminal 4.

[0064] The timing information input to the user terminal 4 as described above is transmitted to the server 5 in the same manner as in the present embodiment. Thereafter, the user terminal 4 acquires the timing information from the server 5 and displays it on the display unit 43. By referring to this display, the learner can confirm the timing at which they need to review.

[0065] Furthermore, in the above description, the timing information is transmitted from the user terminal 4 to the server 5, but this is not limiting. When the user terminal 4 acquires timing information using the imaging unit 42 or the above-mentioned input device, the user terminal 4 may store the timing information in a storage unit of the user terminal 4, and thereafter, as needed, read the timing information from the storage unit and display it on the display unit 43. In other words, the sticky note application 41 may be a program for managing a calendar on the user terminal 4 alone, rather than a program for managing a calendar in conjunction with the server 5.

[0066] (Fourth embodiment) In each of the above-described embodiments, a configuration is provided in which each tear-off portion is separated by a perforation. In contrast, in this embodiment, no perforations are provided. For example, in the case of the sticky note 1 of this embodiment shown in FIG. 12, no markers are provided between the sticky note body 10, the first tear-off portion 11, the second tear-off portion 12, and the third tear-off portion 13. In this case, the learner holds the first tear-off portion 11 and the second tear-off portion 12 with their right and left hands, respectively, and then tears off the first tear-off portion 11. The same applies when separating the other tear-off portions.

[0067] Fig. 13 shows another configuration of the sticky note 1 of embodiment 4. In this example, ruled lines 15 are provided by printing or the like between the sticky note body 10, the first separation portion 11, the second separation portion 12, and the third separation portion 13. In this case, the learner holds the first separation portion 11 and the second separation portion 12 with their right and left hands, respectively, in the same manner as above, and then separates the first separation portion 11 using the ruled lines 15 as a guide. The same applies when separating the other separation portions. Note that Fig. 13 shows an example in which the ruled lines 15 are solid lines, but they may also be dashed lines, etc.

[0068] (Embodiment 5) In each of the above-described embodiments, a plurality of display areas showing timing information are provided in each separate section. In contrast, in the present embodiment, the display areas are used without being separated. The configuration will be described below.

[0069] Fig. 14 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the sticky note of embodiment 5. As shown in Fig. 14, the sticky note 7 has an elongated rectangular shape that extends in the front-to-rear direction, similar to the sticky note 1 of each of the above-mentioned embodiments, and is provided with, in order from the rear, a sticky note main body 70, a first display area section 71, a second display area section 72, and a third display area section 73. The first display area section 71, the second display area section 72, and the third display area section 73 have display areas in which timing information is displayed, similar to the first separation section 11, the second separation section 12, and the third separation section 13 of each of the above-mentioned embodiments.

[0070] Ruled lines 75 are provided by printing or the like between the sticky note body 70, the first display area portion 71, the second display area portion 72, and the third display area portion 73. Each display area is divided by the ruled lines 75. As will be described later, the ruled lines 75 function as crease markers. Note that, as in the fourth embodiment, the ruled lines 75 may be solid lines or dashed lines.

[0071] Next, a method of using the sticky note 7 will be described. Note that points similar to those in the above-described embodiments will be omitted as appropriate. A learner knows when to review by referring to the sticky note 7 attached to a book, bookmark, or the like. When the date displayed in the third display area 73 is reached, the learner reviews the information and then folds the third display area 73 along the ruled line 75 between the third display area 73 and the second display area 72. This makes the third display area 73 invisible, as shown in FIG. 15 . Next, when the date displayed in the second display area 72 is reached, the learner reviews the information and then folds the second display area 73 along the ruled line 75 between the second display area 72 and the first display area 71. This makes the second display area 72 invisible, as shown in FIG. 15 . Note that the first display area 71 may be folded afterwards, or the entire sticky note 7 may be peeled off without folding.

[0072] In this way, by folding each display area section in turn, the display of timing information is controlled in the same way as in the above-mentioned embodiments, which allows the learner to easily grasp the timing of review, thereby achieving a high learning effect.

[0073] Alternatively, an adhesive may be applied to the front part of the back surface of the sticky note 7, and the display area part folded as described above may be fixed to the back surface of the sticky note 7 by the adhesive. This prevents the folded display area part from interfering with the pages of the book, other sticky notes, etc.

[0074] (Other embodiments) In the above embodiments, the timing information is a date determined based on the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve, but other information indicating the timing when review is necessary may be used. For example, time of day may be used as timing information, or information such as a date that is unrelated to the forgetting curve may be used as timing information.

[0075] Furthermore, in each of the above embodiments, the start time is indicated on each ticket, but it may be indicated on only some of the tickets, such as only the topmost ticket, or it may not be indicated on any of the tickets.

[0076] Furthermore, the shape of each piece of paper that makes up the sticky note is not limited to a rectangular shape, and any other shape such as a circle, a star, or a heart can be adopted.

[0077] Furthermore, in each of the above embodiments, the first tear-off portion 11 to the third tear-off portion 13 are arranged in order in the length direction of the sticky note 1, but this is not limited to this. For example, Fig. 10 shows a configuration in which the first tear-off portion 11 to the third tear-off portion 13 are arranged in order in the width direction of the sticky note 1. In this modification, perforations 14a are formed between the first tear-off portion 11 to the third tear-off portion 13 and the sticky note body 10, and further perforations 14b and 14c are formed between the first tear-off portion 11 and the second tear-off portion 12 and between the second tear-off portion 12 and the third tear-off portion 13, respectively. Even in this case, as in the above embodiments 1 and 2, the third tear-off portion 13 to the first tear-off portion 11 can be torn off in that order, and the same use as in embodiments 1 and 2 can be realized.

[0078] Furthermore, in the first to third separated sections 11 to 13 or the first to third display area sections 71 to 73 of each of the above-described embodiments, marks for clearly indicating each display area may be provided. These marks indicate areas to which timing information is provided. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, frame lines 10c to 13c indicating each display area may be provided on each of the first to third separated sections 11 to 13. These frame lines may be solid or dashed lines, and may be rectangular or have other shapes (e.g., circular). Furthermore, marks other than frame lines (e.g., arrows pointing to the display area) may be provided.

[0079] In the above configuration, it is assumed that the learner will handwrite the timing information within each of the frame lines 10c to 13c. Alternatively, the timing information may be added by pasting a sticker on which the timing information is printed within each of the frame lines 10c to 13c.

[0080] Furthermore, although the above-described embodiments do not provide a display area for timing information on the back side of the sticky notes 1 and 7, such a display area may be provided. For example, the back side of the sticky notes 1 and 7 may also be provided with display areas similar to those on the front side, and the same timing information as on the front side may be displayed in those display areas. In this case, the timing information can be easily checked from both the front and back sides of a book to which the sticky notes 1 and 7 are attached. Alternatively, the back side of the sticky notes 1 and 7 may also be provided with display areas similar to those on the front side, and the display areas may display timing information different from that on the front side. For example, the display areas on the front side may display the start time "1" and timing information "29," "8," and "2," respectively, while the display areas on the back side may display the start time "2" and timing information "30," "9," and "3," respectively. In this case, the learner can use the front and back sides appropriately depending on when to start studying. That is, if the learner starts studying on the 1st of the month, they can use the front side, and if they start studying on the 2nd, they can use the back side.

[0081] When a display area for timing information is provided on the back side as well as above, the display area at the rear end of the back side (the area showing the start time of learning) becomes smaller due to the area where the adhesive is applied, but this can be addressed by adjusting the position and size of the number showing the start time, or conversely, by making the area where the adhesive is applied smaller. It is also possible not to display this start time, i.e., not to provide a display area at the rear end.

[0082] It is also possible to obtain other embodiments by appropriately combining the above-described embodiments. For example, the sticky note application 41 in the computer system of the third embodiment may specify the display area for timing information based on the above-described frame lines 10c to 13c, and recognize the numbers in that display area as timing information. It is also possible to obtain a configuration in which perforations and ruled lines are mixed (for example, a configuration in which each display area is divided by one perforation and two ruled lines).

[0083] Furthermore, in the above-described third embodiment, the sticky note application 41 may acquire and utilize information (hereinafter referred to as "recipient information") indicated on an object (such as a book) to which the sticky note 1 is to be attached, along with the timing information. For example, as shown in FIG. 18 , if title information 8 of the book 3 is indicated on the cover of the book 3 as the recipient information, the user terminal 4 executing the sticky note application 41 acquires a captured image including timing information and title information 8 using the imaging unit 42, extracts the title information 8 together with the timing information by performing image processing on the captured image, and transmits the timing information and title information 8 to the server 5. In this case, the server 5 associates the timing information with the title information 8 and stores them in the calendar DB 51. Thereafter, in response to a request from the user terminal 4, the server 5 transmits calendar information including the timing information and title information 8 to the user terminal 4. The user terminal 4 displays the calendar information on the display unit 43. At this time, the calendar information includes the timing information and title information 8, and the title information 8 is displayed on the display unit 42 in association with the timing information. By referring to this display, the learner can easily understand which book the timing information pertains to review.

[0084] In the above, the title information 8 of the book 3 is exemplified as the information on the object to be pasted that the sticky note application 41 acquires, but this is not limiting. For example, the sticky note application 41 may acquire character information such as the page number and chapter number indicated in the body of the book 3. Furthermore, if the object to be pasted is a print, the sticky note application 41 may acquire various character information for identifying the print. In addition, the sticky note application 41 may acquire image information such as the cover or body of the book 3 and the print as the information on the object to be pasted.

[0085] When the sticky note application 41 acquires character information as described above, the character information may be acquired by an input device such as a touch panel provided in the user terminal 4, rather than by the imaging unit 42. Furthermore, the user terminal 4 may manage the character information together with timing information without transmitting the character information to the server 5. In other words, the sticky note application 41 that acquires character information as described above may be a program for managing a calendar on the user terminal 4 alone, rather than a program for managing a calendar in conjunction with the server 5.

[0086] Furthermore, in the above-described third embodiment, the sticky note application 41 may have a function of recognizing the progress of the review by repeatedly acquiring timing information. A learner who recognizes the timing for review from the display by the sticky note application 41 reviews the material when the timing arrives and then detaches the separation portion indicating the timing from the sticky note 1. At this time, the user terminal 4 running the sticky note application 41 acquires a captured image of the sticky note 1 affixed to the book 3 using the imaging unit 42, performs image processing on the captured image to extract timing information indicated on the sticky note 1, and transmits the timing information to the server 5. In this case, the server 5 can recognize the progress of the review by using the timing information received last time and the timing information received this time. For example, by comparing the two pieces of timing information, the server 5 can determine that the separation portion has been detached from the sticky note 1, and therefore can recognize that the review has been completed as planned. The server 5 provides the recognition result to the user terminal 4 running the sticky note application 41, allowing the learner to check the progress of their own review on the user terminal 4.

[0087] When timing information is transmitted to server 5 during a review as described above, it goes without saying that the timing information may be acquired by an input device such as a touch panel provided in user terminal 4, rather than by imaging unit 42. Furthermore, user terminal 4 may recognize the progress of the review in the same manner as described above based on the timing information and the previously acquired timing information, and display the recognition result, without transmitting the timing information to server 5. In other words, sticky note application 41, which repeatedly acquires timing information as described above, may be a program for managing a calendar on user terminal 4 alone, rather than a program for managing a calendar in conjunction with server 5.

[0088] Note that calendar information managed by each sticky note app 41 may be viewable by other sticky note apps 41. For example, calendar information including timing information acquired by a learner operating the sticky note app 41 may be viewable by the learner's parent or other such person using the sticky note app 41. In this case, for example, the server 5 may transmit the calendar information to a user terminal 4 running a sticky note app 41 used by a specific user (such as the learner's parent or other such person) who is associated with the learner in advance. In this way, a person other than the learner may check the learner's calendar information by another means such as email, rather than using the sticky note app 41. In this case, for example, the server 5 may transmit an email including the calendar information to a specific user who is associated with the learner in advance. [Explanation of symbols]

[0089] 1. Study Sticky Notes 10 Sticky note body 11 1st separation part 12 2nd separation part 13 Third separation part 11a, 12a, 13a, 14a~14c Perforations 10b,11b,12b,13b Display area 10c, 11c, 12c, 13c border 15 Ruled Lines 2 Study Sticky Note Sets 20 Mount 3 books 4. User terminal 41 Computer Program (Sticky Note App) 42 Imaging unit 43 Display section 5 Server 51 Calendar DB 6. Internet 7. Study Sticky Notes 70 sticky note body 71 1st display area section 72 Second display area section 73 Third display area section 75 Ruled Lines BM Bookmark

Claims

1. A computer program that causes a computer to read information shown on a learning sticky note, The learning sticky notes are: A sticky note having a display area that is visible when the sticky note is attached to an object, The display area displays timing information indicating the timing of review after learning, and each time a review is performed, the timing information is switched to indicate the timing of the next review, The computer a receiving unit that repeatedly receives input of timing information shown in the display area; a recognition unit that recognizes a progress status of the review by comparing the review timings indicated in the plurality of pieces of received timing information; and a display unit that displays the recognition result by the recognition unit. A computer program that functions as a

2. the computer is equipped with an imaging device; the receiving unit receives the input by reading timing information displayed in the display area using the imaging device.

2. The computer program of claim 1.

3. The computer a transmitting section for transmitting the received timing information to an external device; To further function as 3. A computer program according to claim 1 or 2.

4. the receiving unit further receives input of target object information indicated on the target object; the display unit displays the received target object information in association with the timing information. A computer program according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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