Information processing device, image browsing system, display method, and program

The image viewing system addresses the lack of personal value reflection in conventional systems by using a mandala-inspired layout with priority-based cards, improving user understanding and co-creation through image arrangement.

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PCT/JP2024/010496
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Filing Date
2024-03-18
Publication Date
2025-09-25

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Technical Problem

Conventional image viewing systems fail to reflect a user's personal values or the importance of an image in the display format, leading to inadequate representation of user relationships and hindered photo sharing experiences among multiple users.

Method used

An image viewing system that arranges images on a figure spreading from the center, with priority-based cards around each image, utilizing a display control unit to determine positions based on card descriptions and image distances, inspired by mandala shapes, to promote self-understanding and understanding of others through image sharing.

Benefits of technology

The system effectively reflects user values and promotes self-understanding and co-creation among users by appropriately representing image relationships, enhancing the photo sharing experience.

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Abstract

This information processing device includes a display control unit that arranges a plurality of images on a shape extending outward from the center and, around every image, arranges cards to which priority levels are assigned.
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Information processing device, image viewing system, display method, and program

[0001] The present invention relates to an image viewing system.

[0002] Conventional techniques related to image browsing systems include those disclosed in, for example, Non-Patent Documents 1 and 2. In the techniques disclosed in Non-Patent Documents 1 and 2, an image browsing system categorizes and arranges images based on image metadata and the like.

[0003] Image data management and search software, DOMAS II https: / / www.fujifilm.com / jp / ja / business / data-management / image-data-management / domas2 "Fast and easy-to-use image viewer software 'Photo ExpressViewer'," Ayaka Kiryu, Digital Camera Watch, January 29, 2021, 5:00 PM https: / / dc.watch.impress.co.jp / docs / review / special / 1302325.html

[0004] However, conventional image viewing systems cannot reflect a user's personal values ​​or the importance of an image to the user in the display format. As a result, when multiple users' photos are arranged in the same space, the relationship between the user's photo and the photos of others is not properly reflected, and photo sharing cannot promote self-understanding, understanding of others, or co-creation among users.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above points, and aims to provide a technology in an image viewing system that allows a user to reflect their own values ​​or the importance of an image to them in the display format.

[0006] According to the disclosed technology, an information processing device is provided that includes a display control unit that arranges multiple images on a figure that spreads from the center, and arranges multiple cards with assigned priorities around each image.

[0007] The disclosed technology provides a technology that enables a user to reflect his or her own values ​​or the importance of an image to him or her in the display format.

[0008] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an image browsing system in an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a My Mandala creation screen. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a My Mandala. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a screen zoomed in on the My Mandala creation screen. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a Team Mandala. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of an information processing device 100. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the information processing device 100.

[0009] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiment described below is merely an example, and the embodiment to which the present invention is applied is not limited to the following embodiment.

[0010] (System Configuration Example) An example of the configuration of an image viewing system according to this embodiment is shown in Fig. 1. The image viewing system may also be called an image sharing system.

[0011] 1, the image viewing system according to the present embodiment has a configuration in which an information processing device 100 and a plurality of user terminals 200 are connected to a network 300. Note that only one user terminal 200 may be connected to the information processing device 100. Furthermore, the image viewing system may be configured to consist only of the information processing device 100 having one or more displays.

[0012] The information processing device 100 and each user terminal 200 are both computers. More specifically, the user terminal 200 is a computer having a display, such as a PC, a tablet, or a smartphone. The network 200 may be any network. For example, the network 200 may be the Internet, a local network, or another network.

[0013] In the following description, it is assumed that the image viewing system has the configuration shown in Fig. 1. An image is displayed on each user terminal 200 by an information processing device 100. "The information processing device 100 displays an image on the user terminal 200" means, in more detail, that the information processing device 100 transmits to the user terminal 200 an image to be placed on the user terminal 200 and information for the placement (the position, size, etc. of the image on the screen), and the user terminal 200 displays the image in accordance with the information received from the information processing device 100.

[0014] (Overview of Screen Display) In this embodiment, the information processing device 100 arranges an image on the user terminal 200 in a figure that spreads from the center. A "figure that spreads from the center" is, for example, a figure arranged in a mandala shape. Figures arranged in a mandala shape are, for example, multiple circles or squares arranged concentrically. Furthermore, figures arranged in a mandala shape may be, for example, multiple figures arranged in a circle or square that spreads from the center, such as a Diamond Realm Mandala or a Garbha Mandala, or a shape in which multiple figures arranged in a circle or square that spreads from the center are nested.

[0015] In this embodiment, each image is associated with a plurality of cards, each of which is assigned a priority (which may also be called importance). In this embodiment, the plurality of images displayed on the screen of the user terminal 200 are arranged in a manner that reflects the importance of each image.

[0016] The above-described configuration can promote self-understanding through images (specifically, photographs) and understanding of others through sharing of these images.

[0017] In addition, in this embodiment, the position of the photo on the team mandala (described later) can be determined based on the content written on the card and the distance between the images (photos). This helps to promote understanding of the diversity of values ​​among team members and the relationship between the team and oneself.

[0018] (Screen Display Example) Next, a specific example of a screen displayed on the user terminal 200 and an example of user operations will be described. In this embodiment, one or more photographs are arranged on one or more circles on the screen displayed by the user terminal 200. When multiple circles are used, the multiple circles are arranged concentrically. This arrangement is inspired by a mandala, and will hereinafter be referred to as a "mandala." The central point of the mandala is illuminated. Note that the photograph is an example of an image.

[0019] In this embodiment, a Mandala created by an individual user is called a "My Mandala," and a Mandala created by collecting and arranging photos of users in a team of multiple users is called a "Team Mandala." When "Mandala" is written, it indicates that the Mandala may be a "My Mandala" or a "Team Mandala," unless it is clear from the context that it is a My Mandala or a Team Mandala.

[0020] <Example of My Mandala creation screen> Figure 2 shows an example of the My Mandala creation screen. In the example shown in Figure 2, multiple photos (circle shapes) are arranged on each of two circles. Note that both the single circle and the multiple circles are examples of "figures spreading from the center."

[0021] In Figure 2 (and the following figures), the display area of ​​the Mandala is displayed as a plane, but the display area of ​​the Mandala may be a three-dimensional space (an image that appears in a three-dimensional space). When the display area of ​​the Mandala is a three-dimensional space, the flat Mandala is arranged in the three-dimensional space.

[0022] In addition, in Figure 2 (and the following figures), for the sake of convenience, the screen is depicted with black text and lines on a white background, but in reality, the background color may be black or another color. The photographs may be color photographs or black and white photographs. The colors of the lines, cards, text, etc. that make up the screen may be any color.

[0023] A plurality of spots (horizontal rectangles in FIG. 2 ) for placing cards are provided around each of the placed photographs. In the example of FIG. 2 , three spots are provided around each photograph. In this embodiment, these spots are called well-being card spots. The well-being card spots are located, for example, on the circumference of the photograph, above, below, or to the left or right of the photograph, more specifically, one at the top and two at the bottom of the photograph. Alternatively, two at the top and one at the bottom of the photograph may be used.

[0024] In My Mandala, multiple photos uploaded from the user terminal 200 to the information processing device 100 are automatically arranged on the screen of the user terminal 200 by the information processing device 100. The user can rearrange the positions of the automatically arranged photos. For example, a photo that is considered important may be arranged near the center.

[0025] In this embodiment, a card placed in a well-being card spot is called a well-being card. The user can select one of the multiple cards placed in the well-being card palette shown in the lower part of Figure 2 and place it in the well-being card spot.

[0026] For convenience of description, the Well-Being Card Palette may be referred to as the "Card Palette." The Well-Being Card may also be referred to as the "Card."

[0027] An example of My Mandala with cards placed in the Well-Being Card Spots is shown in Figure 3. For ease of illustration, the text written on the cards has been simplified.

[0028] According to the My Mandala screen shown in Figure 3, the distance between the cards and the corresponding photos is appropriate, and the cards and photos are highly visible. Also, in the example of Figure 3, there are only two card arrangement patterns (two cards on top and one card on bottom, and one card on top and two cards on bottom), so it is relatively easy to understand the priority order (which can also be called priority). Details of priority order will be explained later.

[0029] <About Wellbeing Cards and Wellbeing Card Spots> We will now explain in more detail about Wellbeing Cards and Wellbeing Card Spots.

[0030] Each card has a text that indicates the meaning that should be associated with the photo associated with that card and indicates the values ​​of the user who created the My Mandala. Cards can also be colored.

[0031] When a user selects a well-being spot around a photo on the user terminal 200 as a target for placing (associating) a card, the information processing device 100 zooms the screen to the selected photo so that the card can be placed in the well-being card spot. Examples of the zoomed screen are shown in Figures 4 and 5. As shown in Figures 4 and 5, a card palette is displayed at the bottom of the zoomed screen.

[0032] On the zoomed screen, the user selects a card from the card palette on My Mandala and associates it with a photo. In other words, the user places the card in the Well-Being Card Spot around the photo. In the example of Figure 4, cards are placed at the top and bottom right of the photo. In the example of Figure 5, a card is placed in the top left of the photo.

[0033] In this embodiment, priorities are assigned to the multiple well-being card spots arranged around one photograph. In the example of Figure 4, the well-being card spot at the top of the photograph has the highest priority, the well-being card spot at the bottom right of the photograph has the second priority, and the well-being card spot at the bottom left of the photograph has the third priority.

[0034] In the example of Figure 5, the Wellbeing Card spot at the top left of the photo has the highest priority, the Wellbeing Card spot at the top right of the photo has the second highest priority, and the Wellbeing Card spot at the bottom of the photo has the third highest priority.

[0035] The priority order may be set by the user, or may be set in advance for each spot position in the system (information processing device 100). Also, the color of the card may be different for each priority order.

[0036] <About Team Mandalas> Team Mandalas are mandalas that collect and arrange photos (and cards) of multiple users within a team. The method for arranging photos is the same as the method for arranging photos in My Mandalas. In other words, one or more photos are arranged on one or more circles on the screen of the user terminal 200. When multiple circles are used, the multiple circles are arranged concentrically.

[0037] An example of a Team Mandala is shown in Figure 6. As shown in Figure 6, multiple well-being card spots are provided around each photo, and well-being cards are placed in each spot. Note that in Figure 6, the letters on the cards are simplified for ease of illustration. The three spots in each photo have the priority order (priority) as described above. Each card in each photo is placed on each user's My Mandala creation screen.

[0038] In this embodiment, the information processing device 100 arranges the photos (and cards) in the team mandala using, for example, AI (e.g., a machine learning model using a neural network).

[0039] The information processing device 100, for example, uses "(1) the meaning of cards with high priority in each photo" and "(2) the distance between photos" to consider the meaning of cards with high priority in each photo and arranges the photos (and cards) so that cards that are semantically similar are close to each other on the screen. The "distance between photos" may be, for example, the semantic distance between the photos or the image distance between the photos (such as how similar the images are). The "distance between photos" may also be called the "similarity between photos." This similarity may be the semantic similarity between the photos or the image similarity between the photos.

[0040] Furthermore, the information processing device 100 may determine the distance between two photos based on the number of different cards associated with the two photos and the similarity of the photos. For example, if all cards are different between the two photos and the similarity of the photos is low, the "distance between photos" will be large.

[0041] Furthermore, the information processing device 100 may determine the relative positions of two photos based on the semantic similarity between the highest-priority cards and the distance between the photos. For example, if the semantic similarity between the highest-priority cards is high and the distance between the photos is small (high similarity), the two photos are placed in close proximity. By determining the relative positions between two photos for all photos, the position of each individual photo can be determined.

[0042] An example of the functional configuration and operation of the information processing device 100 for realizing the above-described mandala display will be described below.

[0043] 7 shows an example of the functional configuration of the information processing device 100. As shown in FIG. 7, the information processing device 100 includes a display control unit 110, a user operation unit 120, a management operation unit 130, a data storage unit 140, and a dialogue unit 150.

[0044] The display control unit 110 arranges images on the user terminal 200 based on instructions from the user operation unit 120 or the management operation unit 130. Note that photographs and cards are examples of images.

[0045] More specifically, the display control unit 110 determines the layout of images to be displayed on the screen of the user terminal 200 based on instructions from the user operation unit 120 or the management operation unit 130, and transmits the images and layout information to the user terminal 200 so that the images are arranged in that layout. The user terminal 200 displays the images in accordance with the layout information.

[0046] It should be noted that My Mandala (and its creation screen) may be displayed only on the user terminal 200 of the user who creates the My Mandala, or a user's My Mandala may be displayed on multiple user terminals 200 within a team. Team Mandalas are displayed on multiple user terminals 200 within a team.

[0047] The user operation unit 120 issues instructions to the display control unit 110 in accordance with user operations on the user terminal 200. The management operation unit 130 issues instructions to the display control unit 110 in accordance with operations by an administrator (which may also be called a facilitator) on the user terminal 200. The administrator is also one of the "users."

[0048] The data storage unit 140 stores images (e.g., photographs) uploaded from the user terminal 200. The data storage unit 140 also stores card information (card images, text on cards, etc.).

[0049] The dialogue unit 150 is a functional unit that enables dialogue between user terminals 200 (i.e., between users). The "dialogue" may be a dialogue using text, such as a chat, a dialogue using audio, or a dialogue using video and audio, such as a web conference.

[0050] The information processing device 100 may include only the display control unit 110 , and the user operation unit 120 , management operation unit 130 , data storage unit 140 , and dialogue unit 150 may be provided outside the information processing device 100 .

[0051] (Operation Example) An operation example of the image viewing system according to this embodiment will be described below. The image viewing system creates a shared space for photos among multiple user terminals 200. More specifically, multiple users forming a team upload photos from their respective user terminals 200 to the information processing device 100. The uploaded photos are stored in the data storage unit 140. The display control unit 110 reads the photos from the data storage unit 140 and arranges (displays) the photos on the user terminals 200. Note that the "shared space" may refer to a screen displayed on each user terminal 200. For example, the user terminal 200 displays the screens shown in FIGS. 2 to 6, which have already been described. As described above, the display area of ​​the screen may be a three-dimensional space.

[0052] In the image viewing system, it is possible to set the viewpoint and viewing range of the mandala. The setting can be performed, for example, by transmitting viewpoint information or range information from a certain user terminal 200 to the information processing device 100. Based on the information on the designated viewpoint / range, the display control unit 110 performs display on the user terminal 200 so that the screen is of the designated viewpoint / range.

[0053] (Functions Executable by Administrator (Facilitator)) Next, functions that can be executed by an administrator will be described. In this process, for example, the administrator performs an operation (which may be called an "instruction") on the administrator's user terminal 200 (for example, on a screen), and information about the operation is notified to the management operation unit 130 of the information processing device 100. The management operation unit 130 issues instructions to the display control unit 110 based on the operation by the administrator, and the display control unit 110 performs processing such as generation and viewpoint movement, which will be described below, on a screen displayed on one or more user terminals 200 in the team based on the instruction. Examples (1) to (6) of processing that the information processing device 100 (more specifically, the display control unit 110) performs based on operations (instructions) from the administrator are shown below.

[0054] (1) The display control unit 110 generates a team mandala based on the personal mandalas of all users in the team, based on an operation by the administrator.

[0055] (2) Based on the administrator's operation, the display control unit 110 moves the viewpoint of each user in the team to a viewpoint from which the team Mandala is viewed. In other words, the display control unit 110 makes the team Mandala appear, for example, near the center of the screen displayed on the user terminal 200 of each user in the team.

[0056] (3) Based on an operation by the administrator, the display control unit 110 moves the viewpoint from which each user in the team views the team mandala.

[0057] The above-mentioned shifting of the viewpoint can also be applied to My Mandala. The shifting of the viewpoint can be, for example, a shift in distance. In other words, the distance between the viewpoint and the Mandala can be changed. By changing the distance between the viewpoint and the Mandala, it is possible to, for example, view the Mandala from a distance to get a bird's-eye view of the entire Mandala, or to zoom in on the Mandala to display only a specific range of the Mandala on the screen.

[0058] Furthermore, when arranging a mandala in three-dimensional space, the display control unit 110 can set the position and direction of the user's viewpoint to any position in the three-dimensional space, allowing the user to view the mandala from the set position.

[0059] (4) Based on the administrator's operation, the display control unit 110 moves the viewpoints of all users in the team to the viewpoint from which the My Mandala of the single user is viewed. In other words, in this case, the My Mandala of the single user is displayed on the user terminals 200 of all users in the team. This "single user" is, for example, a user selected from the team by the administrator.

[0060] (5) Based on an operation by the administrator, the display control unit 110 moves the viewpoint of a user in the team to a viewpoint that views the My Mandala or Team Mandala of another user. In this case, on the user terminal 200 of the "certain user," "the My Mandala or Team Mandala of another user" is displayed, for example, near the center of the screen.

[0061] (6) Based on the administrator's operation, the display control unit 110 can use the dialogue unit 150 to allow multiple users (which may be the administrator and one or more users other than the administrator) who view the mandala from the same perspective to interact with each other about the mandala, photos, or cards while viewing the mandala.

[0062] As mentioned above, the dialogue may be a dialogue using text, such as a chat, a dialogue using audio, or a dialogue using video and audio, such as a web conference.

[0063] (Functions Related to User Operations) Next, functions related to user operations will be described. The "user" here is not considered to be the administrator. However, the administrator can also perform the operations described below as a "user." In this process, for example, a user performs an operation (which may be called an "instruction") on their own user terminal 200 (for example, on a screen), and information about the operation is notified to the user operation unit 120 of the information processing device 100. The user operation unit 120 instructs the display control unit 110 based on the user's operation, and the display control unit 110 performs processing such as display, which will be described below, on the screen displayed on the user terminal 200 of the user based on the instruction. Examples (1) to (6) of processing performed based on the user's operation (instruction) are shown below.

[0064] (1) Based on a user operation, a photograph is uploaded from the user terminal 200 to the information processing device 100. The uploaded photograph is stored in the data storage unit 140.

[0065] (2) The display control unit 110 of the information processing device 110 reads out the photos uploaded by the user from the data storage unit 140 and automatically arranges them on the user terminal 200 of the user.

[0066] (3) When a user performs an operation on the user terminal 200 to associate one or more cards with a photo and place them thereon, information about the operation is notified to the user operation unit 120 of the information processing device 100, and the user operation unit 120 instructs the display control unit 110 to display a screen corresponding to the operation. Upon receiving the instruction, the display control unit 110 displays a screen corresponding to the user operation on the user terminal 200.

[0067] (4) When the user performs an operation to change or move a photo or card that has been automatically arranged (or arranged by the user) on the user terminal 200, information about the operation is notified to the user operation unit 120 of the information processing device 100, and the user operation unit 120 instructs the display control unit 110 to display a screen corresponding to the operation. Upon receiving the instruction, the display control unit 110 displays a screen corresponding to the user operation on the user terminal 200.

[0068] As described above, the user creates his or her own mandala by arranging photos and cards.

[0069] (5) When an operation to display a team mandala is performed on a certain user terminal 200, information about the operation is notified to the user operation unit 120 of the information processing device 100, and the user operation unit 120 instructs the display control unit 110 to display a screen corresponding to the operation. The display control unit 110 that has received the instruction displays the team mandala on the user terminal 200. Note that the team mandala may be displayed on all user terminals 200 in the team based on an operation by an administrator.

[0070] (6) When a user performs an operation on the user terminal 200 to move the user's viewpoint to the viewpoint of another user (which may be an administrator), information about the operation is notified to the user operation unit 120 of the information processing device 100, and the user operation unit 120 instructs the display control unit 110 to display a screen corresponding to the operation. Upon receiving the instruction, the display control unit 110 causes the user terminal 200 to display, for example, the other user's My Mandala.

[0071] Furthermore, for example, based on the operation of a user or administrator, the administrator's gaze can be moved to a position where he or she can view a specific user's My Mandala, and that gaze can be synchronized with all other users, allowing the specific user's My Mandala to be shared and interacted with.

[0072] (Functions Related to Team Operations) Examples (1) and (2) of processing performed based on team operations (instructions) are shown below.

[0073] (1) Based on the operation of the user terminal 200 by each user in the team (or the operation of the administrator), the display control unit 110 of the information processing device 100 generates a team mandala by combining the My Mandalas of multiple users, and displays the generated team mandala on each user terminal 200 in the team.

[0074] (2) A plurality of users in a team can have a conversation via the conversation unit 150 of the information processing device 100 while viewing the team mandala, for example.

[0075] (Automatic Photo Arrangement Function) The display control unit 110 of the information processing device 100 can automatically (without any operation from the user / administrator) arrange photos on the screen of the user terminal 200. Examples of arrangement are as shown in Figures 2 and 3. The display control unit 110 can swap the positions of the automatically arranged photos based on an operation (swapping operation) performed by the user on the user terminal 200.

[0076] (Functions Related to My Mandala and Team Mandala) The display control unit 110 can create My Mandala based on the user's operation on the user terminal 200, as described with reference to FIGS.

[0077] As explained with reference to Figure 6, the display control unit 110 can create a team mandala by arranging photos (and cards) of multiple users on the screen based on "(1) the meaning of the card with the highest priority in each photo" and "(2) the distance between photos," etc.

[0078] (Hardware Configuration Example) The information processing device 100 described in this embodiment can be realized, for example, by causing a computer to execute a program. This computer may be a physical computer or a virtual machine on the cloud.

[0079] That is, the device can be realized by executing a program corresponding to the processing performed by the device using hardware resources such as a CPU and memory built into a computer. The program can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium (such as a portable memory) and stored or distributed. The program can also be provided via a network such as the Internet or email.

[0080] Fig. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the computer. The computer in Fig. 8 includes a drive device 1000, an auxiliary storage device 1002, a memory device 1003, a CPU 1004, an interface device 1005, a display device 1006, an input device 1007, an output device 1008, and the like, all of which are interconnected via a bus B. The computer may further include a GPU.

[0081] The program that realizes the processing on the computer is provided by a recording medium 1001, such as a CD-ROM or a memory card. When the recording medium 1001 storing the program is set in the drive device 1000, the program is installed from the recording medium 1001 to the auxiliary storage device 1002 via the drive device 1000. However, the program does not necessarily have to be installed from the recording medium 1001, but may be downloaded from another computer via a network. The auxiliary storage device 1002 stores the installed program as well as necessary files, data, etc.

[0082] The memory device 1003 reads and stores a program from the auxiliary storage device 1002 when an instruction to start the program is received. The CPU 1004 realizes functions related to the information processing device 100 in accordance with the program stored in the memory device 1003. The interface device 1005 is used as an interface for connecting to a network, etc. The display device 1006 displays a GUI (Graphical User Interface) or the like according to the program. The input device 1007 is composed of a keyboard, mouse, buttons, a touch panel, etc., and is used to input various operation instructions. The output device 1008 outputs the results of calculations.

[0083] As described above, the technology described in the present embodiment allows an image browsing system to reflect a user's personal values ​​or the importance of an image to the user in the display format. As a result, when multiple users' images (e.g., photos) are arranged in the same space, the relationship between the user's image and the images of others can be appropriately reflected, thereby promoting self-understanding, understanding of others, or co-creation by users based on image sharing.

[0084] The following additional notes are provided regarding the above-described embodiments.

[0085] <Additional Notes> (Additional Item 1) An information processing device comprising: a display control unit that arranges a plurality of images on a figure spreading out from a center, and arranges a plurality of prioritized cards around each image. (Additional Item 2) The information processing device according to Additional Item 1, wherein the display control unit determines the position of each image based on the description on the card and the distance between the images. (Additional Item 3) The information processing device according to Additional Item 1 or 2, wherein the figure is a mandala-shaped figure. (Additional Item 4) The information processing device according to any one of Additional Items 1 to 3, wherein the display control unit arranges, as the plurality of images, a plurality of images of a single user, or a plurality of images of a plurality of users. (Additional Item 5) An image viewing system comprising: the information processing device according to any one of Additional Items 1 to 4, and one or more user terminals that display the images and cards arranged by the display control unit. (Supplementary Item 6) A display method executed by an information processing device, comprising the steps of: arranging a plurality of images on a figure spreading from a center, and arranging a plurality of cards with priorities assigned around each image. (Supplementary Item 7) A non-transitory storage medium storing a program for causing a computer to function as the information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Items 1 to 4.

[0086] Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to such a specific embodiment, and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope of the gist of the present invention described in the claims.

[0087] REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 100 Information processing device 110 Display control unit 120 User operation unit 130 Management operation unit 140 Data storage unit 150 Interaction unit 200 User terminal 300 Network 1000 Drive device 1001 Recording medium 1002 Auxiliary storage device 1003 Memory device 1004 CPU 1005 Interface device 1006 Display device 1007 Input device 1008 Output device

Claims

1. An information processing device having a display control unit that arranges multiple images on a shape that spreads from the center and arranges multiple cards with assigned priorities around each image.

2. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit determines the position of each image based on the description on the card and the distance between the images.

3. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the graphic is a mandala-shaped graphic.

4. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit arranges, as the plurality of images, a plurality of images of one user, or a plurality of images of a plurality of users.

5. An image viewing system comprising the information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and one or more user terminals that display images and cards arranged by the display control unit.

6. A display method executed by an information processing device, comprising the steps of arranging a plurality of images on a figure spreading out from a center, and arranging a plurality of cards with assigned priorities around each image.

7. A program for causing a computer to function as the information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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