JP7251883B2 - Activity support device and activity support method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an activity support device and an activity support method for supporting a person (performer) who performs various mental, physical and social activities to improve the performance of the activity.

Attempts have been made to apply the "flow experience" as one of the methods useful for the treatment of mental disorders and the development of individual abilities. The "flow experience" is based on the flow theory proposed in 1975 by psychologist Csikszentmihalyi. Flow theory emphasizes the balance between the difficulty (challenge level) of the target activity and the subject's ability. It is known that when both the degree of challenge and ability are appropriate, the subject can immerse themselves in the activity and enter a state of high mood (flow state).

Therefore, techniques have been developed to improve the quality and content of activities by increasing such flow states in activities as much as possible (for example, Patent Document 1). The technique described in Patent Literature 1 is intended to increase the subject's flow experience by giving appropriate advice. Specifically, a method is used in which data is collected by listening to a subject during an activity at predetermined intervals or at random, and based on the listening data, the flow state of the subject is grasped and advice is given. be done.

Also, a technique has been developed to improve cooperation within an organization and streamline operations by analyzing interactions between multiple members belonging to the organization (for example, Patent Literature 2). In the technique described in Patent Document 2, exchanges between members via a network of personal computers (hereinafter abbreviated as "PCs") constructed within an organization are collected as data. Then, a technique is used to improve cooperation within the organization by strengthening relationships between members who have little interaction with PCs.

What these technologies have in common is that, first, a questionnaire survey is conducted on the person (performer) who performs the target activity, and the performer himself/herself evaluates the content of the activity. It is to present improvement measures based on the data. Second, it is important to balance the difficulty of the activity and the subject's ability in the technique of Patent Document 1 based on the flow theory, and the number of interactions between each member belonging to the organization in the technique of Patent Document 2. It is being viewed.

JP 2009-211189 A JP 2010-198261 A

However, there are some problems when trying to apply these techniques to various activities. First, there is a possibility that data based on a questionnaire survey of only the performer himself/herself may include the performer's preconceived notions and misconceptions. As a result, the results of the analysis are dominated by the subjectivity of the executor, and may not reflect the substance of the activity correctly.

Second, "balance" in these techniques means matching the numerical values of each data to be analyzed. That is, the technique of Patent Literature 1 aims to increase the flow state by matching the numerical values of the difficulty of the activity and the subject's ability. Further, the technique of Patent Literature 2 aims to make the number of exchanges between a plurality of members belonging to an organization substantially the same for any combination of members.

However, the types of activities and the direction of improvement are various, and it cannot be said that matching the numerical values of the target data necessarily leads to the improvement of the quality and content of the activities. As a result, depending on these technologies, there is a problem that appropriate improvement measures based on objective evaluation and in line with the target activity cannot be presented, and the performance of the activity cannot be improved. rice field.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and while paying attention to the evaluation of the performer as the basis, it actively evaluates a third party according to the content of the activity. It is an object of the present invention to provide an activity support device and an activity support method that can effectively support an activity by setting improvement measures that are more suitable for a performer.

In order to achieve the above object, the activity support device according to the first aspect of the present invention includes:
A challenge level indicating the difficulty of a target activity for a performer who performs the activity and an ability level indicating the ability level of the performer who performs the activity are selected from a plurality of numerical values, respectively. performer data input means for inputting as indicated performer data;
assistant data input means for inputting the challenge level and the ability level as assistant data selected from a plurality of stages of numerical values by an assistant who assists the performer;
data storage means for storing the executor data, the assistant data, and difference degree data indicating the degree of difference between the executor data and the assistant data;
display means for graphically displaying one or more of the executor data , the assistant data , and the dissimilarity data ;
CPU (central control unit), RAM (random access memory), ROM (read only memory), communication control unit, and It has an input operation section, a display section, a communication section, an input interface, an output interface and a bus .

The executor and the assistant may further include additional data input means for additionally inputting new executor data and new assistant data to be stored in the data storage means.

The performer and/or the assistant may further comprise activity selection means for selecting one or more of the target activities .

a challenge for inputting a challenge element that is an element that defines the challenge level and an ability element that is an element to be improved for the ability level, with respect to the challenge level and the ability level that constitute the performer data; element/ability element input means;
modification condition input means for inputting modification conditions of the goal of the activity for the helper to improve the activity;
A sentence for creating a sentence by inserting the content of the activity, the challenge element, the ability element, and the correction condition into the corresponding part of a predetermined format prepared in advance, and displaying the created sentence on the display means. and conversion means may be further provided.

The activity support device according to the present invention adopts a method in which not only the performer but also the assistant evaluates the balance between the degree of challenge of the activity and the ability of the performer. We have introduced an evaluation method that makes it easy to share the recognition of the performer and the recognition of a third party. This makes it possible to proactively incorporate third-party evaluations that are in line with the purpose of the activity and make improvements, making it more suitable for the performer, while paying attention to the evaluation of the performer as the basis. It is possible to effectively support activities by setting improvement measures.

1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of an activity support device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of an activity support device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention; FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a specific configuration of an activity support device according to Embodiment 2; 10 is a flow chart showing the overall process of an activity support method by the activity support device according to Embodiment 2; 9 is a flowchart showing part of the steps of an activity support method according to Embodiment 2; 9 is a flowchart showing part of the steps of an activity support method according to Embodiment 2; 9 is a flowchart showing part of the steps of an activity support method according to Embodiment 2; It is a figure which shows typically the initial screen of the display means of the activity assistance apparatus which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a screen displayed on the display means of the activity support device according to the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a screen displayed on the display means of the activity support device according to the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a screen displayed on the display means of the activity support device according to the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a screen displayed on the display means of the activity support device according to the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a screen displayed on the display means of the activity support device according to the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a screen displayed on the display means of the activity support device according to the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a screen displayed on the display means of the activity support device according to the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a screen displayed on the display means of the activity support device according to the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a screen displayed on the display means of the activity support device according to the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a screen displayed on the display means of the activity support device according to the first embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows the activity assistance sheet|seat for performing the activity assistance method based on Example 2 of this invention. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a first activity support sheet in which executor data, assistant data, and improvement plan data are input in Case 1 of the activity support method according to Example 2; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a second activity support sheet in which executor data, assistant data, and improvement measure data are input in Case 1 of the activity support method according to Example 2; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an activity support sheet in which executor data, assistant data, and improvement measure data are input in case 2 of the activity support method according to embodiment 2;

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.

An activity support device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes means for the performer to evaluate the balance between the challenge level indicating the difficulty of the activity and the ability level indicating the level of the performer and inputting the result as performer data; means for the assistant who assists the performer to evaluate the balance and input it as assistant data; Means for storing, means for displaying executor data, assistant data, and/or dissimilarity data; means for setting by a person, or both, or automatically.

An activity support method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a step of having a performer evaluate a balance between a challenge level indicating the difficulty of the activity and an ability level indicating the level of the performer, and inputting the result as performer data; a step in which an assistant who assists the performer evaluates the balance and inputs it as assistant data; a step of storing; a step of displaying performer data, assistant data, and/or dissimilarity data; setting by the user, or both, or automatically.

The activity support device and the activity support method according to the present embodiment are not bound by the flow theory. It is possible to apply. However, in flow theory, performer evaluation is primarily used. That is, the evaluation of the executor himself/herself is emphasized rather than making an objective decision based on the evaluation of a third party.

However, if the evaluation by the practitioner is not suitable for the activity, it is difficult to improve the perception by the practitioner alone. On the other hand, an improvement plan based on the subjective opinion of a third party that does not consider the perpetrator's own perception may not be an appropriate plan for the perpetrator. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by introducing an evaluation method that takes into consideration objective evaluation by a third party and easily shares the recognition of the performer and the third party, it is possible for the third party to We made it possible to confirm the difference from the evaluation of the performer. This allows third-party evaluations to be incorporated while fully considering the performer's evaluations.

In addition, as described above, flow theory focuses on balancing the degree of challenge, or "challenge level," which indicates the difficulty of an activity, and the performer's ability, or "ability level." Here, "balanced" means matching the numerical value of the challenge level and the numerical value of the ability level. However, depending on the type of activity and circumstances, it may not be desirable to match these numbers.

For example, if the target activity is "sports training" and the assistant such as a trainer (or the performer himself/herself) does not set the challenge level higher than the current level, the ability of the performer will be greatly improved. Or it may be judged that it cannot be improved in a short period of time. In such a case, it is preferable to present improvement measures in which the challenge level is set higher than the ability level. On the other hand, the target activity is, for example, "independence of the elderly with movement disorders", and the assistant such as a therapist (or the performer himself) is currently unable to match the challenge level and the ability level. However, if it continues as it is, it may be predicted that the balance will be lost. In such a case, it is preferable to present an improvement measure in which the challenge level is set lower than the ability level so as to put the performer in a more mentally comfortable state.

In none of the above cases does the performer enter a "flow state" in terms of flow theory. The former is put in the state of "anxiety" in flow theory, and the latter is put in the state of "relaxation (boredom)".

However, as in the former case, if the performer is a sports person and the performer and/or assistant judges that they can withstand advanced training in a state of anxiety and tension, the challenge level will be set higher than the ability level. Resetting can improve the performance of training activities. That is, it is possible to present more effective and appropriate improvement measures.

On the other hand, as in the latter case, when the performer is an elderly person with a motor disorder, even if the current situation corresponds to a flow state in which the challenge level and the ability level are in balance, continuing that state will cause a mental burden. expected to occur. In this way, if the performer and/or the assistant decide that it is not desirable to maintain the current situation, it is better to set the challenge level lower than the ability level so that the elderly can perform activities of independence. The degree can eventually be further improved. That is, it is possible to present more effective and appropriate improvement measures.

As described above, in the activity support device and the activity support method according to the present embodiment, while taking into consideration the evaluation of the executor, the assistant performs the activity about the type and purpose of the activity and the executor. It is possible to proactively incorporate evaluations that take into account characteristics other than ability and to make improvements. As a result, it is possible to support activities by setting improvement measures that are more suitable for the performers. Such effective activity support can achieve the goal of improving activity performance.

The performer data input means constituting the activity support device evaluates the balance between the degree of challenge (challenge level) indicating the difficulty of the activity and the ability (ability level) of the performer, and outputs the performer data. is used to input as As means for inputting the performer data, for example, a PC keyboard, a touch panel, a mouse, a smartphone touch display, an input panel using a touch pen, or the like can be used.

The assistant data input means is used for the assistant who assists the performer's activity to evaluate the balance between the challenge level and the ability level and to input the result as assistant data. As means for inputting assistant data, for example, a PC keyboard, touch panel, mouse, smartphone touch display, touch pen input panel, or the like can be used.

The data storage means accumulates data by storing initially input executor data, assistant data and dissimilarity data, and additional data input after the improvement plan is set and/or after the improvement plan is implemented. and read out part or all of it. As data storage means, all media used as storage devices in computer systems represented by PCs can be used. Specifically, for example, RAM (random access memory), DVD memory, flash memory, etc. are used.

The display means is used to display performer data, assistant data, and/or dissimilarity data. Specifically, for example, a display of a PC or a smartphone configured by a liquid crystal screen or the like is used.

The improvement measure setting means is used to set improvement measures for improving the activity content based on each data displayed on the display means. For example, a keyboard, touch panel, mouse of a PC, a touch display of a smart phone, an input panel using a touch pen, or the like can be used as the improvement measure setting means.

In the activity support device and activity support method according to the present embodiment, the balance between the challenge level and the ability level is input as performer data and assistant data. The data format of the "balance" entered as performer data and assistant data includes, for example, numerical data representing the challenge level and ability level, textual representation of the challenge level and ability level, or A comparison of the challenge level and the ability level and expressing it in sentences, etc. can be considered.

Numerical data conversion may be a method of evaluating the challenge level and ability level as numerical values in several stages. As the stepwise quantification, for example, a 3-point method for evaluation in 3 stages, a 5-point method for evaluation in 5 stages, a 7-point method for evaluation in 7 stages, etc. are generally used. Also, the challenge level and ability level may be quantified as continuous numerical data instead of being quantified step by step.

In the activity support device of the present embodiment, the improvement measure setting means specifies a challenge element that defines the challenge level in the performer data and an ability element that should be improved for the ability level in the performer data. Ability element identification means, activity goal modification means for modifying the activity goal to improve the activity based on the challenge element, the ability element, the performer data, the assistant data and the discrepancy data, and the modified activity goal is preferably composed of an improvement plan drafting means for formulating a specific improvement plan for realizing the above based on the executor data, the assistant data, and the dissimilarity data.

In the activity support device of the present embodiment, after the improvement measure is set and/or after the executor executes the improvement measure, the executor and the assistant receive the executor data and the assistant data based on the new evaluation. Additional data input means for additionally inputting and storing in the data storage means, performer data stored in the data storage means including the additionally input performer data and assistant data, assistant data, dissimilarity data, improvement measures display control means for displaying a plurality of data on the display means for at least one data type selected from the data, and the remedy setting means performs an action based on the plurality of data displayed on the display means. It is preferable to set remedial measures for improvement.

Here, the additional data input means adds data obtained by re-evaluating the challenge level and ability level by the practitioner and the assistant after the improvement plan is set and/or after the practitioner implements the improvement plan. It is input as data and stored in the data storage means. The additional data input means may be provided separately from the executor data input means and the assistant data input means of the activity support device, or the executor data input means and the assistant data input means may be used as they are as the additional data input means. can also

The display control means displays part or all of the executor data, the assistant data and the dissimilarity data accumulated in the data storage means at the start of support by the activity support device and after setting and/or execution of improvement measures. Read out and display on the display means. The display control means determines data to be read and displayed from each of the stored data, and also controls the method of displaying the data. That is, the display control means, for example, displays numerical values of each of the executor data, the assistant data, and the dissimilarity data in a list form, or displays each data graphically, and displays both of them at the same time. can be displayed.

As a method of graphically displaying each data, for example, two-dimensional coordinates are created in which the challenge level and ability level are shown numerically on the vertical and horizontal axes, and the executor data, assistant data and differences are displayed on these coordinates. There are methods for displaying part or all of the degree data. Various methods can also be selected as a method of displaying data on a two-dimensional coordinate graph. Specifically, based on the numerical values of performer data, assistant data, and dissimilarity data, multiple data for each data type are displayed on a graph at the same time, and multiple data are displayed one by one in order of oldest or newest. A method of displaying the data one by one, displaying a plurality of data sequentially and continuously as a moving image, and the like are conceivable.

In this way, the additional data input means allows the performer and the assistant to re-evaluate and input the challenge level and ability level after the remedy is set and/or after the performer implements the remedy. , is stored in the data storage means. Further, the display control means reads part or all of each data accumulated in the data storage means, selects an appropriate display method, and causes the display means to display the data. As a result, it is possible to confirm the effectiveness of the set remedial measures, to easily grasp the displayed data, and to modify the remedial measures to make them more effective.

The activity support device of the present embodiment can further include a writing means for displaying one or more of the executor data, the assistant data, the dissimilarity data, and the improvement measure data as a sentence on the display means. It is preferable that the documenting means document all of the executor data, the assistant data, the dissimilarity data, and the remedy data and display them on the display means.

As the documenting means, the input executor data, assistant data, dissimilarity data, and improvement plan data are formally inserted into the relevant portions of a predetermined format prepared in advance to create a sentence, and the display means It is possible to think of a method to display in According to such a configuration, even with a simple and inexpensive activity support device, it is possible to display each data as a sentence, making it easier for the executor and the assistant to understand.

In addition, as a means of making sentences, each data of the input executor data, assistant data, difference data, and improvement plan data is analyzed, the type of part of speech is specified, converted into an appropriate format, and then assembled into sentences. Dedicated software that can

In addition, AI (Artificial Intelligence) is used as a textualization method, and each input data is textualized in more sophisticated Japanese (or a foreign language corresponding to each input data). can also Writing by AI can also be performed by communicating with an external AI using communication means provided in the activity support device.

Moreover, it is preferable that the activity support device includes a graphical representation means for displaying one or more of the executor data, the assistant data, and the dissimilarity data in a diagram or table on the display means. As a diagram, for example, a graph showing the performer data, the assistant data, and the dissimilarity data on a biaxial plane with the vertical axis and the horizontal axis representing the challenge level and the ability level, respectively, is used. Furthermore, it is more preferable that the activity support device is equipped with both of these writing means and illustration means.

The activity support device can also target a plurality of performers. That is, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which activities of a plurality of performers are evaluated in one activity support device, and improvement measures are set for each performer. Personal information can be protected by, for example, setting a password for each executor.

As a result, not only can one activity support device be shared by multiple people, but also by providing dedicated software etc., the result of activity evaluation for one performer can be used by other performers. It is also possible to improve performance.

Also, one assistant may be provided for each executor, and a plurality of assistants may be provided for one executor. In particular, when there are multiple performers, it is preferable that there are also multiple assistants. That is, it is preferable to provide one or more assistants for each executor.

On the other hand, it is also possible for one assistant to evaluate the activity of each performer and to set improvement measures for each performer. It is also possible to have one assistant for each performer for a plurality of performers. Furthermore, in both the case of one performer and the case of multiple performers, it is also possible for each performer to be supported by a plurality of assistants.

Activities targeted by the activity support device and activity support method of the present embodiment include work skill improvement, language learning, qualification acquisition learning, mental training, relaxation, mental activities such as reading, sports practice, It includes all physical activities such as gym training, rehabilitation, and creative activities such as painting, music, flower arrangement, haiku, and poetry.

The executors and assistants who are targets of the activity support device and activity support method vary depending on the type and content of the activity. For example, when job skill improvement is selected as an activity, the employee and the boss or skill trainer correspond to the executor and the assistant. In the case of gyms and fitness clubs, for example, users and trainers correspond to performers and assistants. In the case of language study and study for obtaining qualifications, the student and the lecturer correspond to the executor and the assistant.

The activity support device according to the present embodiment has a configuration in which the executor data input means, the assistant data input means, the data storage means, the display means, and the remedy setting means are built as software in a single device. It can be configured to be provided as software in a PC or smartphone. In this way, by operating a PC or a smartphone based on software, an activity support device that can quickly and easily execute an activity support method can be obtained.

As a specific example, the activity support device is configured in a mobile phone such as a smart phone equipped with a touch-operated screen (display). The activity support device configured in the smartphone is displayed as an icon on the initial screen of the display of the smartphone. By opening this icon, input fields corresponding to the data input means for inputting each data described above are displayed on the display screen.

When a predetermined panel is touched after entering necessary information in each entry field, executor data, assistant data, and dissimilarity data are displayed, and a box for inputting improvement measures is displayed. The executor or assistant sets and inputs improvement measures based on each displayed data. As described above, in the activity support device configured in the smartphone of the present embodiment, the activity support method is executed according to the computer program constructed as software in the device.

Therefore, the means according to the third aspect for achieving the object of the present invention is
to the computer,
a performer data input step in which the performer himself/herself evaluates the balance between the challenge level indicating the difficulty of the target activity and the ability level indicating the ability level of the performer performing the activity and inputs the results as performer data; ,
an assistant data input step in which an assistant who assists the performer evaluates the balance and inputs it as assistant data;
a data storage step of storing the executor data, the assistant data, and difference degree data indicating the degree of difference between the executor data and the assistant data;
a display step of displaying the performer data, the assistant data, and/or the dissimilarity data;
Based on the performer data, the assistant data and/or the degree of difference data displayed on the display means, an improvement plan for improving the activity is set and stored as improvement plan data in the data storage means. a remedy setting step;
is a program that executes

In this program,
The remedy setting step includes:
a challenge element/ability element identifying step of identifying a challenge element that is an element that defines the challenge level in the performer data and an ability element that is an element that should be improved with respect to the ability level in the performer data;
an activity content modification step of modifying the content of the activity to improve the activity based on the challenge element, the ability element, the performer data, the assistant data, and the degree of difference data;
an improvement plan drafting step of formulating a specific improvement plan for realizing the modified activity content based on the performer data, the assistant data, and the discrepancy data;
It is also possible to have

Also, this program
After the remedy is set and/or after the performer implements the remedy, the performer and the assistant additionally input the performer data and the assistant data based on a new evaluation. a step of inputting additional data to be stored in the data storage means;
At least one selected from the executor data, the assistant data, the dissimilarity data, and the improvement measure data stored in the data storage means including the additionally input executor data and assistant data a display control step of displaying a plurality of data on the display means for the data type of
In the improvement measure setting step, an improvement measure for improving the activity may be set based on the plurality of data displayed on the display means.

Also, this program
performing additional input of the performer data and the assistant data at least twice in the additional data input step;
In the display control step, selection is made from three or more of the executor data including the additionally input two or more of the executor data and the assistant data, the assistant data, the dissimilarity data, and the improvement measure data. The display means may continuously display three or more data for at least one type of data.

The activity support device of the present embodiment can communicate with the outside by being configured in a mobile phone such as a smart phone in this way. By using the data communication function of such a smart phone, online storage in a system such as cloud computing can be used as a data storage medium. In other words, various data used in the activity support device, such as performer data, assistant data, dissimilarity data, improvement measure data, etc., are stored in online storage using the data communication function, and these data are stored in online storage. can be read from.

Using such a data communication function, for example, when favorable results are obtained in activity support executed by one smartphone as one activity support device, various data related to the activity support are stored in online storage. It is possible to save. Then, the data stored in the online storage can be read from other smartphones that are configured to be able to perform activity support, as needed. Those read data can be used as a reference, for example, when executing activity support in another smartphone.

In this way, by sharing data using the data communication function, it becomes possible to make extensive use of the data. In addition, the above-mentioned AI-based documentization can also be performed by communicating with an external AI using the data communication function. That is, the activity support device according to the present embodiment is configured in a mobile phone such as a smart phone in this way, so that it becomes an activity support device that can achieve further effects.

Therefore, the means according to the fourth aspect for achieving the object of the present invention is
performer data input means for the performer himself/herself to evaluate the balance between the challenge level indicating the difficulty of the target activity and the ability level indicating the ability level of the performer performing the activity, and inputting the results as performer data; ,
an assistant data input means for an assistant who assists the performer to evaluate the balance and input as assistant data;
data storage means for storing the executor data, the assistant data, and difference degree data indicating the degree of difference between the executor data and the assistant data;
display means for displaying the executor data, the assistant data, and/or the dissimilarity data;
Based on the performer data, the assistant data and/or the degree of difference data displayed on the display means, an improvement plan for improving the activity is set and stored as improvement plan data in the data storage means. a remedy setting means;
Data can be exchanged with an external data storage medium by data communication, and one or more data selected from the performer data, the assistant data, the difference data, and the improvement measure data are stored in the data storage medium. said data communication means capable of writing to a medium and reading data written to said data storage medium;
It is an activity support device comprising

Thus, in the activity support device according to the present embodiment, the executor data input means, the assistant data input means, the data storage means, the display means, and the remedy setting means are constructed as software within a single device. , for example, configured as a PC or a smartphone. By operating a PC or a smart phone based on such software, an activity support device that can quickly and easily implement an activity support method can be obtained.

On the other hand, the activity support method according to the present embodiment can be implemented without necessarily using the activity support device integrally provided with the above-described means. For example, the executor data and the assistant data are written on a paper medium, and the dissimilarity data calculated from the written data is written or printed on the paper medium and displayed. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which improvement measures are set based on these data.

Such a configuration also includes performer data input means, assistant data input means, data storage means, display means, and improvement measure setting means for setting improvement measures for implementing the activity support method. ing. Such a configuration can also be understood as an "activity support system" from the aspect that each means provided in the activity support device is not housed in a single device.

That is, the means according to the fifth aspect for achieving the object of the present invention is
performer data input means for the performer himself/herself to evaluate the balance between the challenge level indicating the difficulty of the target activity and the ability level indicating the ability level of the performer performing the activity, and inputting the results as performer data; ,
an assistant data input means for an assistant who assists the performer to evaluate the balance and input as assistant data;
data storage means for storing the executor data, the assistant data, and difference degree data indicating the degree of difference between the executor data and the assistant data;
display means for displaying the executor data, the assistant data, and/or the dissimilarity data;
Based on the performer data, the assistant data and/or the degree of difference data displayed on the display means, an improvement plan for improving the activity is set and stored as improvement plan data in the data storage means. a remedy setting means;
It is an activity support system with

In the activity support system according to the present invention,
The improvement measure setting means is
challenge element/ability element identifying means for identifying a challenge element that is an element that defines the challenge level in the performer data and an ability element that is an element that should be improved for the ability level in the performer data;
activity content modification means for modifying the content of the activity to improve the activity based on the challenge element, the ability element, the performer data, the assistant data, and the degree of difference data;
improvement plan drafting means for formulating a specific improvement plan for realizing the modified activity content based on the performer data, the assistant data, and the discrepancy data;
It is also possible to have

An activity support system according to the present invention includes:
After the remedy is set and/or after the performer implements the remedy, the performer and the assistant additionally input the performer data and the assistant data based on a new evaluation. additional data input means for storing in the data storage means;
At least one selected from the executor data, the assistant data, the dissimilarity data, and the improvement measure data stored in the data storage means including the additionally input executor data and assistant data display control means for displaying a plurality of data on the display means for the data types of
The remedy setting means may set a remedy for improving the activity based on the plurality of data displayed on the display means.

Further, in the activity support system according to the present invention,
The additional data input means executes additional input of the performer data and the assistant data at least twice,
The display control means is selected from three or more of the executor data including the additionally input two or more of the executor data and the assistant data, the assistant data, the dissimilarity data, and the improvement plan data. Alternatively, three or more data of at least one data type may be continuously displayed on the display means.

In addition, the activity support system according to the present invention includes: textualization means for displaying one or more of the executor data, the assistant data, the difference data, and the improvement measure data as text on the display means; and/ Alternatively, the method may further include a graphical representation means for graphically displaying one or more of the executor data, the assistant data, the degree of difference data, and the improvement measure data and displaying them on the display means.

In addition, the activity support system according to the present invention may further include activity selection means for selecting one or more of the target activities by the performer and/or the assistant.

In the activity support system according to the present embodiment, a paper medium provided with an entry column for entering data and improvement measures can be used as the performer data input means, the assistant data input means, and the improvement measure setting means. can. The paper medium in which the executor data, assistant data, and improvement measures are entered in each entry column simultaneously serves as storage means and display means. Similarly, as the additional data input means and the display control means, paper media provided with predetermined entry fields can be used.

Next, an activity support device and an activity support method according to embodiments of the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the drawings.

[Embodiment 1]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of an activity support device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the activity support device M10 according to the first embodiment includes a performer data input means M11 in which the performer evaluates the balance between the challenge level and the ability level and inputs the result as performer data; An assistant data input means M12 in which the assistant who assists the performer evaluates the balance and inputs it as assistant data, and the performer data, the assistant data, and the degree of difference data indicating the degree of difference between the two are stored. data storage means M13; display means M14 for displaying performer data, assistant data and dissimilarity data; and for the performer and/or assistant to improve balance based on each data displayed on the display means M14. and an improvement measure setting means M15 for setting an improvement measure.

In the activity support device M10 according to the first embodiment, first, the performer who performs the target activity indicates the challenge level indicating the difficulty of the activity for the performer and the ability level of the performer. Evaluate the balance with the ability level. Then, the contents of the evaluation are input as numerical data or text data by the performer data input means M11. Next, or at the same time, the assistant who assists the performer with respect to the target activity evaluates the balance and inputs the contents of the evaluation by the assistant data input means M12. The input performer data and assistant data are stored in the data storage means M13.

Subsequently, the executor data and the assistant data stored in the data storage means M13, and further the dissimilarity data indicating the degree of difference between the executor data and the assistant data are displayed on the display means M14. Here, the dissimilarity data may be calculated based on the executor data and the assistant data, temporarily stored in the data storage means M13, and then read out and displayed on the display means M14.

In addition, the executor data and assistant data are stored as they are in the data storage means M13, and then these data are read out from the data storage means M13 to calculate the dissimilarity data and displayed on the display means M14. good too. When the executor data, the assistant data, and the dissimilarity data are displayed on the display means M14, the executor or the assistant, or both of them cooperate, based on the displayed data, the improvement measure setting means M15 performs activities. Set remedial measures to improve the content.

Here, the data to be displayed may be, for example, numerical values or graphs that serve as indicators of the flow state in flow theory based on the challenge level and ability level. It should be noted that the activity support device and activity support method according to the present invention are not constructed based on the flow theory, but merely apply the indices used in the flow theory as one method of displaying data.

The activity support device M10 according to the first embodiment adopts a method in which not only the performer but also the assistant evaluates the balance between the challenge level and the ability level, unlike the conventional technology. Therefore, even when an improvement measure is set based on such a flow state index, an evaluation method is implemented in which the performer's recognition and the third party's recognition regarding the degree of achievement of the activity are shared. This makes it possible to confirm the difference between the evaluation of a third party or multiple persons and the evaluation of the executor while considering the evaluation of the executor. As a result, improvement measures that are more suitable for the performers are collaboratively set, and the activities are reliably and effectively supported.

[Embodiment 2]
Next, an activity support device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of an activity support device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, an activity support device M20 according to the second embodiment includes additional data input means M16 and display A control means M17 is provided.

In the activity support device M20 having such a configuration, after the improvement measure is set by the improvement measure setting means M15 as described in the first embodiment, or the executor implements the set improvement measure Later, the performer data and assistant data are input again by the additional data input means M16. The executor data and assistant data input here reflect the remedy set by the remedy setting means M15. That is, data obtained by reexamination of the set improvement measures by the executor or the assistant or re-evaluation based on the result of the execution of the set improvement measures by the executor is input as additional data.

In this way, the data based on the re-evaluation is stored in the data storage means M13, and a plurality of executor data, assistant data, and dissimilarity data are accumulated. The display control means M17 designates a display method and causes the display means M14 to display part or all of the plurality of data thus accumulated. That is, for example, each numerical value of the performer data, the assistant data, and the dissimilarity data is displayed as a list, or each data is displayed graphically, and both of these are simultaneously displayed on the display means M14.

In particular, displaying each data graphically makes it easier for the executor and the assistant to understand the effectiveness of the improvement measures. For example, the challenge level and ability level are displayed on the vertical axis and the horizontal axis, and a plurality of performer data, assistant data, and dissimilarity data are displayed one by one in order of oldest or newest, and a plurality of data are displayed continuously. By displaying it as a video on the , you can grasp at a glance the changes in each data due to the improvement measures so far. This makes it possible to reliably set effective improvement measures for increasing the performance of activities.

As described above, in the activity support device M20 according to the second embodiment, the additional data input means M16 and the display control means M17 are provided. It becomes easier to grasp each data, and it is possible to modify improvement measures to make them more effective.

More specifically, the activity support device according to the second embodiment is composed of the parts shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a specific configuration of an activity support device according to Embodiment 2. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, the activity support device 10 according to the second embodiment includes an input operation unit 11, an input interface 12A, an output interface 12B, a bus 13, a CPU (central control unit) 14, a RAM 15, a ROM (read-only memory) 16 , communication control section 17 , display section 18 and communication section 19 .

The CPU 14 , RAM 15 , ROM 16 , and communication control section 17 are connected to each other via a bus 13 to form a central control section of the activity support device 10 . The control unit configured as described above is connected to the input operation unit 11 via the input interface 12A, and connected to the display unit 18 and the communication unit 19 via the output interface 12B.

Specifically, the activity support device 10 is, for example, a PC or a smartphone, the input operation unit 11 is a keyboard or touch panel, and the display unit 18 is a display such as a liquid crystal screen. The input operation unit 11 and the input interface 12A of the activity support device 10 constitute the executor data input means M11, the assistant data input means M12, the remedy setting means M15 and the additional data input means M16 in FIG. The RAM 15 constitutes the data storage means M13 in FIG. The CPU 14, RAM 15, ROM 16 and the bus 13 interconnecting them constitute the display control means M17 in FIG. The output interface 12B and the display section 18 constitute the display means M14 in FIG.

Furthermore, although not shown in the configuration of the activity support device M20 in FIG. 2, the activity support device 10 includes textualization means for displaying the executor data, the assistant data, and the improvement plan data as text on the display means. there is The documenting means is composed of a CPU 14, a RAM 15, a ROM 16, and a bus 13 interconnecting them. In addition, the activity support device 10 has communication means mainly composed of a communication control section 17 , an output interface 12 B and a communication section 19 . The communication means is used when communicating to use an external AI as a documenting means, when exchanging data with the online storage of an external cloud computing system by data communication, and the like.

FIG. 4 to FIG. 7 show the procedure for executing the activity support method by the activity support device M20 according to the second embodiment shown in FIG. 2 (the activity support device 10 shown in FIG. 3) having such a configuration. will be described with reference to FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the overall steps of the activity support method by the activity support device according to the second embodiment. 5 to 7 are flowcharts showing part of the steps of the activity support method according to the second embodiment.

As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 4, when the activity support device is activated in step S10, first, an initial selection screen is displayed on the display means M14 in step S11. On this initial selection screen, it is possible to select whether to check the past data stored in the data storage means M13 or to additionally input new evaluation data. In the subsequent step S12, it is determined whether or not "confirmation of past data" has been selected. If the determination is "YES", the process proceeds to step S30 shown in FIG. 6, and a list of past data and the like are displayed.

If the determination in step S12 is "NO", the name of the executor is entered in step S13. Then, in step S14, it is determined whether or not the input executor's name is registered. If this determination is "NO", the process moves to step S40 shown in FIG. 7, and new registration of the executor is performed. If the determination is "YES", an evaluation data input screen is displayed on the display means M14 in step S15. Then, after the executor data input step (step S16), assistant data input step (step S17), and display step (step S18) are performed, the process proceeds to step S20 in FIG. 5 to set improvement measures. .

As shown in FIG. 5, when the setting of improvement measures is started in step S20, first, in step S21, the elements that define the challenge level of the performer with respect to the performer data input by the performer in step S16. Then, an analysis is made as to what elements should be improved with respect to the ability level of the performer. Through this analysis, challenge elements and ability elements are specified in step S22.

Once the challenge element and ability element have been identified, an activity task is determined in step S23 based on these two elements. Then, the most appropriate method for realizing this activity task is set while also considering the assistant data input by the assistant in step S17. In this way, in step S24, an improvement measure is set as a measure for realizing the activity task. After the set remedial measures are stored in the data storage means as remedial measure data, the processing in the activity support device M20 ends.

On the other hand, if the executor or the assistant selects "Confirm past data" in step S11 of FIG. Then, the name of the executor is entered in step S31, and it is determined in step S32 whether or not the entered name of the executor is registered. If the determination is "NO", a message "no registration" is displayed in step S35, and the process returns to step S11 in FIG. 4 to display the initial selection screen again.

If the determination in step S32 is "YES", the past data is read from the data storage means M13 in step S33 and displayed as a list on the display means M14. Next, in step S34, it is determined whether or not new evaluation data are subsequently input. If the determination is "YES", the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG. 4 and an evaluation data input screen is displayed on the display means M14. Then, from step S16 to step S18 and step S20, the executor data input process, the assistant data input process, the display process, and the improvement measure setting process are executed. If the determination is "NO", the processing in activity support device M20 ends.

If the name of the executor input in step S13 in FIG. 4 is not registered, the determination in step S14 is "NO", and the process proceeds to step S40 in FIG. registered with First, in step S41, the name of a newly registered executor is entered. Next, in step S42, the content of the target activity is input. Further, in step S43, other data regarding the executor are input as necessary. Then, in step S44, the name of the assistant who assists the executor and other data relating to the assistant are input.

Further, in step S45, it is determined whether or not to continue inputting evaluation data for the newly registered executor. If the determination is "YES", the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG. 4, an evaluation data input screen is displayed on the display means M14, and the steps from step S16 to step S20 are executed. If the determination is "NO", the processing in activity support device M20 ends.

A specific embodiment of an activity support device and an activity support method according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the following examples are intended to explain the present invention with more specific examples, and the present invention is not limited to the contents of the examples.

[Example 1]
First, specific contents of the activity support device and the activity support method according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 18. FIG. The activity support device according to the first embodiment is configured as a dedicated application on a smart phone. Hereinafter, this application will be referred to as an "activity support application".

FIGS. 8 to 18 are diagrams schematically showing screens displayed on the display of the smartphone provided with the activity support device according to the first embodiment. On the home screen of this smartphone, an icon made up of a logo including characters of "ACS", which is also shown in the screens of FIGS. 8, 9, and 14 to 18, is displayed. Activity support by the activity support method according to the first embodiment is performed using the "activity support application" indicated by this icon. "ACS" is an abbreviation for "Adjusting Challenge-Skill Balance." When this icon on the home screen of the smartphone is touched to open the "activity support application", the initial screen 20A shown in FIG. 8 is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 8, the initial screen 20A displays a start button 21 with the characters "START". When the start button 21 is touched, a menu screen 20B shown in FIG. 9 is displayed, and activity support by the "activity support application" is started.

As shown in FIG. 9, a new creation button 22, a data list button 23, and an activity support start button 26 are displayed on this menu screen 20B. A name entry field 24 is provided for entering the name of the executor. The alphanumeric characters ("ACS0002" on this screen) 25 displayed in small sizes below the name input field 24 are consecutive numbers automatically attached when the name input field 24 is displayed. The alphanumeric characters 25 are used for identification of the executor whose name is input. In addition, a button 27 for returning to the TOP screen is displayed at the top of the menu screen 20B, with the characters "TOP" displayed.

In this way, on the menu screen 20B, either the case of creating new data for a predetermined activity or the case of reading out previously recorded data to review past data or create additional data can be selected. can do. In either case, first, the name of the executor is entered in the name entry field 24 . Then, when creating new data, the new creation button 22 is clicked, and when reading past data, the data list button 23 is clicked and then the activity support start button 26 is touched.

When the new creation button 22 is clicked, an evaluation input screen 20C shown in FIG. 10 is displayed, allowing the executor and the assistant to input the evaluation of the activity. Further, when the data list button 23 is clicked, the registrant list display screen 20G shown in FIG. 16 is displayed, and the past data list can be referred to.

As shown in FIG. 10, a date input field 29, an activity input field 30, a PASTE button 31, evaluation input tabs 32, 33, and 34, and a result creation button 35 are displayed on the evaluation input screen 20C. The evaluation input tab 32 describes procedures for inputting evaluation data by the performer and the assistant. In the evaluation input tab 33, the evaluation data by the executor (you) is digitized according to the seven-point scale and input. In the evaluation input tab 34, the evaluation data by the assistant (evaluator) is digitized according to the seven-point scale and input.

On the evaluation input screen 20C of FIG. Here, if you want to re-enter activity details that you have previously entered, return to the "registration information" and press the "COPY" button, as described on the evaluation input screen 20C, and then return to this evaluation input screen 20C. Then click the PASTE button 31. Then, by clicking the evaluation input tab 33, the display of the evaluation input screen 20C is switched to a state in which input by the performer on the evaluation input tab 33 is possible, as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 11, on the evaluation input tab 33, the difficulty of the activity (challenge level) 36 and your ability (ability level) 37 for the activity are set from "1" to "7". Seven levels of numerical values are selected and evaluated. In addition, a "Reason/Remarks" column 38 is provided in which the performer writes the reason for selecting the numerical values as the challenge level and ability level. After the executioner has entered these items, he/she clicks the evaluation input tab 34 to switch the display of the evaluation input screen 20C to the state shown in FIG. 12 in which the assistant can input.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the evaluation input tab 34, the difficulty (challenge level) 36 of the activity for the executor and the ability (ability level) 37 of the executor for the activity are entered as seen from the evaluator (assistant). , 7 levels of numerical values from "1" to "7" are selected and evaluated. In addition, a "reason/remarks" column 39 is provided in which the assistant writes the reason why the numerical values were selected as the challenge level and ability level. After the assistant inputs these, when the result creation button 35 is touched, the result display screen 20D shown in FIG. 13 is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 13, an activity content display field 30, selection reason display fields 38 and 39, a graph display field 40, and a result display field 41 are provided on the result display screen 20D. In the work content display column 30, the work content input on the evaluation input screen 20C is displayed as it is. In the selection reason display fields 38 and 39, the reasons for selecting the numerical values of the challenge level and ability level entered by the executor and the assistant in the "reason/remarks" fields 38 and 39 respectively in FIGS. 11 and 12 are displayed as they are. be done.

Also, in the graph display field 40, a graph is displayed in which the degree of difference calculated based on the numerical values input by the executor and the assistant is displayed on the challenge level-skill level plane. In the result display field 41, the degree of optimum and the degree of matching derived from the numerical values input by the executor and the assistant are displayed as numerical values. By referring to these displays, as described at the bottom of the results display screen 20D, the target activity (here, " Activity support processing for optimizing the activity goal for achieving the second grade welfare coordinator qualification is executed.

When the activity support process is to be executed, when the forward button 43 labeled "next" is touched, the activity goal optimization screen 20E shown in FIG. 14 is displayed. On the other hand, if the user wants to reconsider the content displayed on the result display screen 20D, the return button 42 labeled "return" is touched, and the evaluation input screen 20C shown in FIG. 10 is displayed again. be.

As shown in FIG. 14, the activity goal optimization screen 20E displays the same activity content display column 30 and selection reason display columns 38 and 39 as the result display screen 20D. Several fields are provided. The activity display column 44 initially displays the same content as the activity content display column 30, and displays modified activity content as the activity goal is optimized.

A challenge factor entry field 45 is used to specify and enter a challenge factor, which is one of the criteria used to optimize the activity goal. The identification of the challenge element is mainly performed by referring to the description displayed in the selection reason display column 38 entered by the executor. An ability factor entry field 46 is used to specify and enter an ability factor, which is also one of the criteria used to optimize activity goals. The ability element is also specified mainly by referring to the description displayed in the selection reason display column 38 entered by the performer. Furthermore, in the correction condition input column 47, conditions and the like that are limited when correcting the content of the activity are entered.

After completing the entry in the challenge element input field 45, the ability element input field 46, and the correction condition input field 47, the modified activity goal is displayed in the modified activity goal display field 49. FIG. As shown in the activity goal optimization screen 20E, the displayed modified activity goal includes the display contents of the activity display field 44, the input contents of the challenge element input field 45, the ability element input field 46, and the correction condition input field 47. are summarized in one sentence. In other words, the activity support device according to the first embodiment includes the text conversion means for displaying the input data as text on the display means.

In the documenting means of the first embodiment, the contents of the activity displayed in the activity display column 44 and the contents of the input challenge elements, ability elements, and correction conditions are formatted in the relevant portions of a predetermined format prepared in advance. I am creating a sentence by inserting it properly. That is, the displayed/inputted character data is combined in the order of (activity content)+(challenge element)+(correction condition)+(ability element) by correcting the ending of a word to form one sentence. According to such a configuration, even with the simple and inexpensive activity support device according to the first embodiment, it is possible to display each data as sentences, making it easier for the executor and the assistant to understand. .

As the sentence conversion means, dedicated software may be used that analyzes each input data, specifies the type of part of speech, converts it into an appropriate format, and then assembles it as a sentence. Furthermore, it is also possible to adopt a system in which each input data is converted into sentences in more sophisticated Japanese by using AI as a sentence conversion means.

If the corrected activity target display column 49 is displayed in this way, the input is completed. Therefore, press the "ACS" button 48 as described at the bottom of the activity goal optimization screen 20E to display "activities suitable for you" or improvement measures. When the "ACS" button 48 is pressed, a support content display screen 20F shown in FIG. 15 is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 15, in the support content field 51 of the support content display screen 20F, a specific improvement proposal for achieving the activity goal displayed in the modified activity goal display field 49 is displayed in text. . When it is determined that the displayed support content is useful, the end button 53 is pressed to end the processing by the activity support device according to the first embodiment. In this case, the improvement proposal displayed in the support content column 51 is stored in the data storage means as improvement proposal data.

On the other hand, if the improvement plan displayed in the support content column 51 is unsatisfactory, the return button 52 is pressed to return to the activity goal optimization screen 20E of FIG. 14, and the activity goal optimization process is performed again. A conceivable reason why a convincing proposal for improvement could not be obtained is, for example, that the specified challenge element or ability element was not appropriate. Therefore, the identification of the challenge element and the ability element, etc. will be executed again.

In this way, the activity support process by creating new data is executed according to the screens shown in FIGS. On the other hand, as described above, confirmation of past data can also be selected on the menu screen 20B shown in FIG. In this case, after clicking the data list button 23, the activity support start button 26 is touched. As a result, the registrant list display screen 20G shown in FIG. 16 is displayed, and the past data list can be referred to.

As shown in the registrant list display screen 20G of FIG. 16, the activity support device according to the first embodiment stores a plurality of executor data in the data storage means. That is, one activity support device is configured to evaluate the activities of a plurality of performers and set improvement measures for each performer. In the first embodiment, personal information is protected by setting a password for each executor.

As a result, the activity support device according to the first embodiment can not only be shared by a plurality of people, but also can utilize the activity evaluation results of one performer for other performers by providing dedicated software. By doing so, it is also possible to improve the performance of the activity support device.

Data about each executor shown in the registrant list 55 on the registrant list display screen 20G can be confirmed by clicking the edit button 56 . When the edit button 56 is clicked, executor data display screens 20H and 20I shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 are displayed. On the executor data display screen 20H in FIG. 17, data regarding the executor is displayed as numeric data and character data.

On the executor data display screen 20I shown in FIG. 18, data on the executor is displayed as graphical data. Here, by selecting the activity transition tab 62, the performer data can be displayed as a moving image in the graph 67 in chronological order. By using such data display, it is possible to more easily understand the transition of performer data and the effectiveness of remedial measures.

As described above, in the activity support device and the activity support method according to the first embodiment, the performer and the assistant adjust the balance between the activity challenge level (challenge level) and the performer's ability (ability level). Evaluate and clarify the difference in recognition of both parties, and reevaluate and correct the activity content. By adopting such a method, the performer's evaluation and the assistant's evaluation regarding the degree of achievement of the activity are shared. As a result, it is possible to proactively incorporate third-party evaluations while considering the evaluations of the executors, and to formulate improvement measures corresponding to the content of the activities. As a result, improvement measures more suitable for the performer are set, and effective activity support is provided.

[Example 2]
Next, an activity support method according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 22. FIG. The second embodiment is an example in which the activity support method according to the present invention is implemented using a paper medium "activity support sheet" as a data input means or the like. In the second embodiment, in contrast to the first embodiment in which the additional data input means and the display control means are configured in the smartphone, a plurality of "activity support sheets" are used to input additional data and control display data. We are implementing the corresponding processing.

In the activity support method of the second embodiment, the "activity support sheet" shown in FIG. 19 is used as executor data input means, assistant data input means, data storage means, display means, and improvement plan setting means. In other words, the activity support method of the second embodiment is a system in which a series of steps using a paper medium "activity support sheet" are integrated. Therefore, the activity support method according to the second embodiment can be considered as an activity support system using the activity support sheet.

A procedure for improving activity content in the activity support method of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, the executor (the person), the assistant (supporter), or both decide the work to be targeted through consultation, and enter it in the "activity" column of the activity support sheet (step <<1>>). The step of determining the target work corresponds to the target activity selection step in the activity support method according to the present invention.

Next, the executor fills in as much information as possible about his/her abilities and experiences regarding the activity in the column of "self-evaluation" (step <<2>>). Based on this information, the executor evaluates the "challenge level" and "ability level" of the activity in the "Personal evaluation" column and quantifies it using the 7-item method and fills it in. There are seven levels of challenge (difficulty of the activity) ranging from "very easy (1)" to "very difficult (7)", and ability levels (ability for the activity) ranging from "not at all (1)" to " Evaluate on a 7-point scale up to (7)” (step <<3>> input of performer data). This step corresponds to the performer data input step in the activity support method according to the present invention.

Similarly, based on the information in the "self-evaluation" column, the assistant evaluates the performer's "challenge level" and "ability level" for the activity in the "supporter's evaluation" column. digitize and enter. There are seven levels of challenge, ranging from "very easy (1)" to "extremely difficult (7)," and the ability level (ability for activities) ranges from "not at all (1)" to "extremely (7)." (step <<4>> input of assistant data). This step corresponds to the assistant data input step in the activity support method according to the present invention.

Next, we examined the elements that stipulate the "challenge level" in the "evaluation of the person" column and the elements that should be improved for the "level of ability" in the "evaluation of the person" column, and determined the "challenge elements". and "Ability Elements" are specified and entered in the respective columns (Step <<5>> Identification of Challenge Elements and Ability Elements). Examination and identification of "challenge elements" and "capability elements" are carried out through consultation between the performer (principal), the assistant (supporter), or both. This step corresponds to the challenge element/ability element identification step in the activity support method according to the present invention.

In addition, the numerical values of the challenge level and ability level entered in the "Evaluation of the person" column and the "Evaluation of supporters" column are plotted with the challenge level on the vertical axis (Y-axis) and the ability level on the horizontal axis (X-axis). plotted on a graph consisting of a two-dimensional plane (step <<6>>). Then, based on the "challenge elements" and "ability elements" identified in step <5> and the data plotted on the graph, more appropriate activity content and specific improvement measures for executing that activity content is drafted (Step <7> Correction of activity content and formulation of improvement measures).

In addition, for the revised activity content, the performer and the assistant re-evaluate the “challenge level” and “ability level” respectively, quantify them using the seven-point system, and calculate the value as the challenge level (Y axis) minus the ability level ( X-axis) is plotted again on a two-dimensional plane graph (Step <8> Correction of ``Challenge Level'' and ``Ability Level''). Thus, the first data input operation is completed. By performing these steps <<1>> to <<8>> a plurality of times and collecting a plurality of data-filled activity support sheets, the activity support method of the second embodiment is carried out.

Two cases in which the activity support method according to the second embodiment is applied will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 22. FIG. The effect of implementing activity support using the activity support method was evaluated by comparing before and after implementing activity support using the following evaluation items.
(1) The degree of accomplishment and satisfaction with respect to work were each evaluated on a 10-point scale.
(2) Using the flow experience checklist, each of the 10 items was evaluated using a 7-item method.
(3) Health-related QOL (Quality of Life) was evaluated using WHO/QOL26.

[Case 1] Sports training
A case 1 using the activity support method according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21. FIG. As shown in FIG. 20, in this case 1, the goal of "complete the half marathon" was determined as an activity. In the performer data based on the athletes' own evaluations entered in the "Athlete Ratings" column for this activity, the challenge level is rated 5 and the performance level is rated 6. In other words, the athletes think that their goal of "running a half marathon" is somewhat difficult, but their own ability is quite high.

On the other hand, in the assistant data entered in the "trainer's evaluation" column by the trainer considering the information in the athlete's self-evaluation column, the challenge level is evaluated as 6 and the ability level is evaluated as 4. That is, the assistant judges that the goal of "running a half marathon" is more difficult than the athlete thinks, and that the athlete's ability is considerably lacking. In other words, the athlete's evaluation of the activity in Case 1 and the trainer's evaluation are quite different. This is also evident from the upper right graph, which plots these performer data and assistant data on the challenge level vs. ability level coordinates.

Based on the challenge level and ability level based on the evaluation of these athletes and trainers, the elements that define the challenge level in the "Athlete Evaluation" column and the ability level in the athlete's evaluation column should be improved. A challenge element and an ability element are identified by reviewing the elements. In Case 1, under the initiative of the trainer, the challenge elements and ability elements were examined and identified, incorporating the athlete's assertions.

Based on the identified challenge elements and ability elements, and the data plotted on the graph, more appropriate activity contents and improvement measures for carrying out the activity contents were planned. In order to achieve a more appropriate activity content, that is, to achieve the goal of "complete the half marathon" originally determined as an activity, an activity of "first run a distance of 10 km" was set as a modified activity. Then, as a specific improvement plan for carrying out this activity content, an improvement plan of "running a distance of 5 km at a time several times a week" was proposed.

Regarding the activity content of "running a distance of 5 km several times a week", which was planned as an improvement measure, the athletes and trainers re-evaluated the challenge level and ability level, respectively, quantified using the 7-point method, and displayed it on the graph. re-plotted. Looking at the plotted data, the value of the trainer's evaluation did not change from before the modification of the activity content, but the value of the challenge level in the athlete's own evaluation decreased from "5" to "4". In other words, the athlete believes that the challenge level (difficulty of the activity) is lower and can be easily performed by modifying the activity content to "run 5km once a few times a week." I understand.

In this way, the entry in the first activity support sheet for case 1 shown in FIG. 20 is completed. According to the content of this first activity support sheet, the athlete actually implements the improvement measure of "running once a distance of 5 km several times a week." After that, the second activity support sheet shown in FIG. 21 is filled out.

As shown in Fig. 21, in the column of the athlete's self-evaluation in the second activity support sheet, as a result of the activity of "running a distance of 5 km several times a week", the athlete's own mental and physical function A lower evaluation than the first time is entered. In addition, regarding the challenge level and ability level entered in the "competitor evaluation" column as performer data, the numerical value of the challenge level increased from "5" in the first round to "6", and the numerical value of the ability level is down from "6" to "4". In other words, as a result of performing the activity of ``running a distance of 5 km several times a week,'' the athletes found that the difficulty of the activity was higher than they had thought in advance, and their own ability was higher than they had thought. I am changing my rating to low.

On the other hand, in the assistant data evaluated by the trainer, the challenge level was lowered by one step from "6" to "5" in the first session, and the ability level was raised by one step from "4" to "5". . In other words, the assistant judges that the activity of ``running a distance of 5 km several times a week'' is not as difficult as the athlete thinks, and that the athlete has sufficient ability to do so. That is, even in the second activity support sheet, the evaluation of the athlete and the evaluation of the trainer diverge.

However, the manner of divergence is the opposite of the first evaluation, and the evaluation of the athlete by the trainer is higher than the evaluation by the athlete himself/herself. In other words, trainers revise their assessments to indicate that athletes have the ability to perform higher activity settings. Based on this trainer's evaluation, as a result of incorporating the athlete's assertion under the trainer's initiative, a modified activity of "running a distance of 5 km without feeling that it is long" was set as a more appropriate activity content. rice field. Then, as a specific improvement plan for carrying out this activity content, an improvement plan was proposed to "extend the distance to run in one run to 8 km."

With regard to this modified improvement measure of "increase the running distance to 8 km", the athlete and trainer re-evaluate the challenge level and ability level, respectively, and re-plot them on the graph. As shown in FIG. 21, the plotted data indicates that both the trainer and the athlete perceive the modified activity to be fairly high-level for the athlete.

However, it is believed that both the athletes themselves and their trainers assessed that the athletes were capable of withstanding this high level of activity. He determined that performing a high level of activity would enable him to more quickly and reliably achieve his initially determined goal of "running a half marathon" through the activity of "first running a distance of 10km." ing. As a result, a remedial measure modified in this way is set.

[Case 2] Independence of elderly people with physical disabilities
A case 2 using the activity support method according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 shows the results of evaluation using the second activity support sheet in Case 2. As shown in FIG. The performer in case 2 is an elderly person with paralysis in the right leg, and the goal of "doing housework alone at home" was determined as the first activity. As a result of implementing activity support by evaluation using the first activity support sheet for this activity, the activity content of "cleaning the living room at home by myself every day" was set as an improvement measure.

After the performer (the person himself/herself) actually performed this activity, a second evaluation using the activity support sheet shown in FIG. 22 was performed. In the performer data entered in the column of "personal evaluation", the challenge level is evaluated as 4 and the ability level is evaluated as 4. From this, the person feels that the level of activity and his ability are consistent with the activity of ``cleaning the living room at home every day by himself''. In other words, the flow state referred to in flow theory is realized.

On the other hand, in the assistant data entered in the "Therapist's evaluation" column by the therapist in consideration of the information in the self-evaluation column, the challenge level is evaluated as 5 and the ability level is evaluated as 4. Based on this, the therapist judged that the activity of ``cleaning the living room at home by myself every day'' was a greater burden than the person thought, and that the person's ability was a little lacking.

In other words, there is a slight gap between the person's evaluation of the activities in Case 2 and the therapist's evaluation. This is also evident from the upper right graph, which plots these performer data and assistant data on the challenge level vs. ability level coordinates. Therefore, although the patient does not feel any hindrance in carrying out the activity of ``cleaning the living room at home by himself every day,'' it is possible that the therapist may be a bit of a burden for the patient.

Therefore, in Case 2, under the leadership of the therapist, the patient's assertions were also taken into consideration, and a more appropriate activity goal and improvement measures to achieve that activity goal were proposed. A more appropriate activity goal, that is, the activity goal of "doing housework with less mental burden" was set as a modified activity. Then, as a concrete improvement measure to realize this activity goal, the content of the activity to "clean the living room twice a week" was proposed.

The subject and the therapist re-evaluate the challenge level and ability level of the modified activity content of "cleaning the living room twice a week" and re-plot them on the graph. As shown in FIG. 22, the plotted data show that the subject feels that the revised activity content is somewhat unsatisfactory for him/herself. On the other hand, the therapist judges that the modified activity content is at a suitable level for the person.

In this way, even if the performer himself feels that the initially set activity is not burdensome, it may be judged to be burdensome for the performer when the assistant evaluates it objectively. In such cases, even if the person is currently carrying out activities without difficulty, he or she may gradually or suddenly feel burdened by the activities and fall into an anxious mental state. In particular, in Case 2, the practitioner is an elderly person with a physical disability, so the therapist should be on the safer side as an assistant. As a result, such modified activities with less burden are set as improvement measures.

As described above, in the activity support method according to the second embodiment, unlike the method of simply increasing the flow state as in the prior art, while paying attention to the evaluation of the executor, the activity support method by the assistant The type and purpose of the activity, as well as the performer's characteristics other than the ability to perform the activity, are considered in the assessment. As a result, it becomes possible to actively incorporate the evaluation of the assistants and make improvements, and it is possible to set improvement measures more suitable for the performers and support the activities. Such effective activity support can achieve the goal of improving activity performance.

In addition, in the present embodiment 2, a paper An activity support sheet printed on media is used. Without being limited to this, the contents of each item of the activity support sheet shown in FIG. 19 can be loaded into a device such as a smart phone as an application similar to that of the first embodiment, and can be executed on the smart phone or the like.

For example, display the activity support sheet shown in FIG. 19 as it is on the display of a smartphone or the like, enter sentences and numerical values in the columns of each item of the activity support sheet in the display screen, and use special software to check the degree of difference etc. A method of calculating and displaying may be used. Alternatively, after each item of the activity support sheet shown in FIG. 19 is displayed in order and predetermined input is performed, the next display screen may be displayed and input may be continued.

As described above, in the activity support system and the activity support method according to the second embodiment, the performer and the assistant jointly evaluate the balance between the degree of challenge of the activity and the ability of the performer, and re-evaluation is performed. I go there and revise the content of the activities. By adopting such a method, the performer's evaluation and the third party's evaluation regarding the degree of achievement of the activity are shared. This makes it possible to confirm the difference between the third party's evaluation and the executor's evaluation while considering the executor's evaluation. As a result, improvement measures that are more suitable for the performers are set cooperatively, and activities can be supported more reliably and effectively.

Although the embodiments and examples of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and examples, and various embodiments can be implemented without departing from the broader spirit and scope of the present invention. and deformation are possible. The embodiments and examples described above are intended to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

The activity support device and activity support method according to the present invention can be used for language learning, qualification acquisition, mental activities such as relaxation, physical activities such as sports practice and gym training, and creative activities such as painting and music. can be used to achieve the objectives of these activities with the effect of

10, M10, M20 activity support device
11 Input operation section
12A input interface
12B output interface
13 bus
14 CPU (central control unit)
15 RAM (random access memory)
16 ROM (read only memory)
17 Communication control unit
18 Display
19 Communications Department
M11 Executor data input means
M12 assistant data input means
M13 data storage means
M14 display means
M15 Remedy setting means
M16 Additional data entry means
M17 display control means
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S17 assistant data input step
S18 display step
S19 improvement measure setting step
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Claims (4)

A challenge level that indicates the difficulty of a target activity for a performer who performs the activity, and an ability level that indicates the ability level of the performer who performs the activity are selected from a plurality of numerical values. performer data input means for inputting as performer data;
assistant data input means for inputting the challenge level and the ability level as assistant data selected from a plurality of stages of numerical values by an assistant who assists the performer;
data storage means for storing the executor data, the assistant data, and difference degree data indicating the degree of difference between the executor data and the assistant data;
display means for graphically displaying one or more of the executor data, the assistant data, and the dissimilarity data;
CPU (central control unit), RAM (random access memory), ROM (read only memory), communication control unit, and An activity support device having an input operation unit, a display unit, a communication unit, an input interface, an output interface, and a bus. 2. The activity support device according to claim 1, further comprising additional data input means for allowing said performer and said assistant to additionally input new performer data and new assistant data and store them in said data storage means. 2. The activity support device according to claim 1, further comprising activity selection means for selecting one or more of the target activities by the performer and/or the assistant. a challenge for inputting a challenge element that is an element that defines the challenge level and an ability element that is an element to be improved for the ability level, with respect to the challenge level and the ability level that constitute the performer data; element/ability element input means;
modification condition input means for inputting modification conditions of the goal of the activity for the helper to improve the activity;
A sentence for creating a sentence by inserting the content of the activity, the challenge element, the ability element, and the correction condition into the corresponding part of a predetermined format prepared in advance, and displaying the created sentence on the display means. 2. The activity support device according to claim 1, further comprising a conversion means.

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