JP-7854881-B2 - Idea generation support system and method

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Inventors

徳永竜也
大石諸兄
桑田純一

Assignees

株式会社日立製作所

Dates

Publication Date: 20260507
Application Date: 20220713

Claims (9)

An idea generation support system that uses a computer as an idea generation support system to assist in generating ideas through images, The aforementioned computer is Multiple keywords are obtained, including fixed keywords selected from a pre-prepared set of fixed keywords and second keywords selected from a set of participant keywords generated by the participants who are the target of idea generation support. Multiple phrases are generated by arbitrarily combining the multiple keywords obtained above. From the multiple phrases generated above, extract a search phrase to be used for the search. The image database is searched using the extracted search phrase. An idea generation support system that displays images retrieved from the aforementioned image database in association with the aforementioned search phrases.
The idea generation support system according to claim 1, wherein in the first case of divergent ideas, the search phrase is extracted from the plurality of phrases using the first method, and in the second case of convergent ideas, the search phrase is extracted from the plurality of phrases using the second method, which is different from the first method.
In the first method, phrases with different word vectors are extracted from the plurality of phrases, The idea generation support system according to claim 2, wherein the second method prioritizes extracting phrases from among the plurality of phrases in which the word vectors fall within a predetermined range.
In the first method, the phrases are sorted and extracted from the plurality of phrases in order of the number of hits when searching the image database, The idea generation support system according to claim 2, wherein the second method involves sorting and extracting the phrases from the plurality of phrases in order of the number of hits when searching the image database.
The idea generation support system according to claim 1, wherein the computer acquires the response of the person receiving idea generation support to an image displayed in association with the search phrase, and stores the response information indicating the acquired response in association with the image displayed in association with the search phrase.
The idea generation support system according to claim 5, wherein the computer extracts images from the results of searching the image database using the extracted search phrase, based on the corresponding response information, and displays them in association with the search phrase.
The idea generation support system according to claim 5, wherein the computer displays an image retrieved from the image database in association with the search phrase, and based on reaction information indicating the reaction of the person receiving idea generation support to the image and search phrase, replaces the displayed image and search phrase with other images and search phrases.
The idea generation support system according to claim 1, wherein the participant keyword group includes the participant's answers to questions about a problem related to the subject of the idea generation, and the participant's answers to questions about a method for solving the problem.
An idea generation support method that supports the idea generation of a person receiving idea generation support using an idea generation support system that supports idea generation through images, The aforementioned idea generation support system is Multiple keywords are obtained, including fixed keywords selected from a pre-prepared set of fixed keywords and second keywords selected from a set of participant keywords generated by the participants who are the target of idea generation support. Multiple phrases are generated by arbitrarily combining the multiple keywords obtained above. From the multiple phrases generated above, extract a search phrase to be used for the search. The image database is searched using the extracted search phrase. A method for supporting creative ideas , which displays images retrieved from the aforementioned image database in association with the aforementioned search phrase.

Description

This invention relates to an idea generation support system and method. Ideas are needed in various situations, such as product planning and solving social problems. Traditionally, brainstorming sessions have been held where participants freely express their ideas based on a given theme, and then the most promising ideas are selected from among those generated. A technology that automatically presents keywords to participants during brainstorming is known (Patent Document 1). Japanese Patent Publication No. 2009-26108 This is an explanatory diagram showing the overall configuration of the idea generation support system.This diagram shows the hardware and software configurations of the computers that make up the idea generation support system.This is an explanatory diagram showing how an idea generation support system communicates with multiple terminals via a communication network.This is a schematic diagram illustrating the relationship between the idea generation phase and the idea convergence phase.This is an explanatory diagram showing how phrases are generated by combining keywords from different categories, and how the results of image searches using those phrases are presented to participants.This is an explanatory diagram showing how idea notes are attached to images with phrases.This flowchart shows the process of displaying images with phrases during the divergence phase.This flowchart shows the process of displaying images with phrases during the convergence phase.This flowchart shows the process of detecting and recording participants' responses to images with phrases.This flowchart illustrates the process in the second embodiment, where images with phrases that elicit little response from participants are gradually made transparent, and finally the display is removed, and replaced with a new image with a phrase. The embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The idea generation support system according to this embodiment extracts keywords from participants that serve as the source of ideas, and generates phrases by combining them with pre-prepared keywords. The idea generation support system searches an image database using the phrases, obtains images based on the combination of multiple keywords, and presents these images to the participants, associating them with the phrases. This allows for greater visual stimulation of the participants' brains compared to simply showing them keywords, leading to the creation of more concrete ideas.