JP7760783B2 - Idea mediation system and idea mediation method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an idea mediation system and an idea mediation method for supporting the effective use of ideas.

Many people provide a wide variety of ideas and other concepts. A system is being considered for introducing those who come up with such ideas to manufacturers who can commercialize and sell them, and for this distribution to take place (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The technology described in this document uses the Internet to provide manufacturers with the information they need by adding value to collected ideas, such as through votes from users. By awarding prize money from the manufacturers who provide the ideas and those who vote, the desire to vote is increased, increasing the number of votes and leading to a promotional effect.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-052690

However, if an idea is disclosed without restriction to those who wish to use it, it may be used without permission. To avoid this, it is possible to impose usage restrictions on those who wish to use the idea after viewing it. On the other hand, it is also possible that a person who wishes to use an idea already owns the same idea. In this case, restrictions on the use of the idea will hinder the free activity of the person who wishes to use it.

An idea intermediation system for solving the above problem comprises an idea information storage unit that records idea information including an idea summary and idea details of the idea originator in association with an idea management ID; an existing information storage unit that records existing information of the applicant for use in association with a client ID; an authorization information storage unit that records the idea management ID, client ID, and disclosure date and time; and a control unit connected to a first terminal of the idea originator and a second terminal of the applicant for use. The control unit acquires idea information including the idea summary and idea details from the first terminal, records the idea summary and idea details in the idea information storage unit in association with the idea management ID, publishes the idea summary to the second terminal, and when the applicant for use wishes to view the idea details of the idea summary, acquires existing information corresponding to the idea information from the second terminal, records the existing information in association with the client ID of the applicant for use, and provides the idea details of the idea information to the second terminal in response to a request for details of the idea details from the second terminal. The control unit stores the idea management ID, client ID, and disclosure date and time in the authorization information storage unit. The device records the client ID, disclosure date and time, and in response to an identity confirmation request from the second terminal, outputs to the second terminal the results of an expert's determination of the identity between the idea information of the idea management ID and the existing information of the client ID, obtains from the second terminal unused information or desired use information regarding the idea information of the idea management ID, and if unused information is obtained, sends information regarding the confidentiality of the idea information to the second terminal, and if desired use information is obtained, sends an interview request including information about the ideater and the desired use person to the first terminal and the second terminal.

This invention can help you make effective use of ideas.

1 is a schematic diagram of a system according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a hardware configuration according to the embodiment. 5A is an explanatory diagram of a user information storage unit, FIG. 5B is an idea information storage unit, FIG. 5C is an existing information storage unit, and FIG. 5D is an explanatory diagram of an authorization information storage unit according to the embodiment. FIG. FIG. 10 is a system schematic diagram of another embodiment.

An embodiment of an idea intermediation system and an idea intermediation method will be described below with reference to Figures 1 to 4. In this embodiment, a service is provided that mediates the provision of ideas from idea proposers (idea proposers, hereinafter referred to as customers) to those who wish to use the ideas (hereinafter referred to as clients). These ideas include ideas from various fields that customers have come up with. For example, these include inventions, devices, know-how, designs, and trademarks. These ideas also include original works such as manga and novels, lyrics, music, stand-up comedy material, original rakugo, copywriting, social media content for video sites, and the structure of commercials and programs. These ideas also include service ideas, business models, and the like.
As shown in FIG. 1, a first terminal 11, a second terminal 12, an expert terminal 15, and a management server 20 are used, all of which are connected via a network.

(Example of hardware configuration)
FIG. 2 shows an example of the hardware configuration of an information processing device H10 that functions as the first terminal 11, the second terminal 12, the expert terminal 15, and the management server 20.

The information processing device H10 has a communication device H11, an input device H12, a display device H13, a storage device H14, and a processor H15. Note that this hardware configuration is an example, and other hardware may be included.

The communication device H11 is an interface that establishes a communication path with other devices and transmits and receives data, such as a network interface or a wireless interface.

The input device H12 is a device that accepts input from a user, etc., such as a mouse or keyboard. The display device H13 is a display or touch panel that displays various information.

The storage device H14 is a storage device that stores data and various programs for executing various functions of the first terminal 11, the second terminal 12, the expert terminal 15, and the management server 20. Examples of the storage device H14 include ROM, RAM, a hard disk, etc.

The processor H15 uses programs and data stored in the storage device H14 to control each process (e.g., the process in the control unit 21, described below) in the first terminal 11, the second terminal 12, the expert terminal 15, and the management server 20. Examples of the processor H15 include a CPU and an MPU. The processor H15 loads programs stored in ROM, etc., into RAM and executes various processes corresponding to the various processes. For example, when an application program in the first terminal 11, the second terminal 12, the expert terminal 15, or the management server 20 is launched, the processor H15 runs a process that executes each process, described below.

Processor H15 is not limited to performing software processing for all of the processes it executes. For example, processor H15 may be equipped with a dedicated hardware circuit (e.g., an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC)) that performs hardware processing for at least some of the processes it executes. That is, processor H15 may be configured with the following: (1) a circuit including one or more processors that operate according to a computer program (software), (2) one or more dedicated hardware circuits that execute at least some of the various processes, or (3) a combination thereof. The processor includes a CPU and memory such as RAM and ROM, and the memory stores program code or instructions configured to cause the CPU to execute processes. Memory, i.e., computer-readable medium, includes any available medium that can be accessed by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer.

(Functions of this embodiment)
As shown in FIG. 1, a first terminal 11, a second terminal 12, and an expert terminal 15 are connected to a management server 20 of this embodiment via a network.

The first terminal 11 is a computer terminal used by a customer (user) who is the provider of the idea, and holds a customer decryption key.
The second terminal 12 is a computer terminal used by a client (user) who wishes to use the idea. The second terminal 12 holds a client decryption key.
The expert terminal 15 is a computer terminal used by an expert (user) who determines whether the customer's idea information is identical to the existing information presented by the client.

The management server 20 is a computer system that mediates idea information between customers and clients. The management server 20 includes a control unit 21, a user information storage unit 22, an idea information storage unit 23, an existing information storage unit 24, and a permission information storage unit 25.

The control unit 21 executes the processes described below (processes including user management, registration, inquiry, and determination processes). By executing an idea mediation program for this purpose, the control unit 21 functions as a user management unit 210, registration unit 211, inquiry unit 212, and determination unit 213.

The user management unit 210 executes a process for authenticating a user.
The registration unit 211 executes a process of registering idea information provided by a customer.
The inquiry unit 212 executes a process for managing inquiries about ideas from clients.
The determination unit 213 executes a process for determining the identity between the customer's idea information and the client's existing information. The determination unit 213 includes an identity determination model for determining the identity between the two by comparing the feature amounts of the idea details with the feature amounts of the existing information. For example, an identity determination model for determining the identity between sentences is generated by machine learning using multiple sentences determined to have identity as training information. In addition, claims determined to lack novelty in a patent application and the contents described in cited documents may be used as training information.

As shown in Figure 3(a), the user information storage unit 22 stores a user management record 220. This user management record 220 is recorded when a user is registered. The user management record 220 stores data related to the user ID, authentication information, name, attributes, contact information, and encryption key.

The user ID data area stores data relating to an identifier for identifying each user.
The authentication information data area stores data related to information for authenticating this user (for example, a password).

The name data area stores data relating to the user's name.
The attribute data area stores data related to the user's attributes. In this embodiment, flags for identifying the user as a "customer,""client," or "expert" are stored.

The contact data area stores data about this user's contact information (e.g., email address).
The encryption key data area stores data related to the encryption key used by this user in public key cryptography. Information encrypted with this encryption key can be decrypted using the decryption key held by the user.

As shown in Figure 3(b), the idea information storage unit 23 records an idea management record 230. This idea management record 230 is recorded when an idea application is made. The idea management record 230 records data related to the idea management ID, customer ID, registration date and time, classification, title, idea summary, and idea details.

In the idea management ID data area, data relating to an identifier for identifying each idea is recorded.
The customer ID data area stores data relating to an identifier (user ID) for identifying the customer who applied for this idea.

The registration date and time data area records data regarding the date and time when this idea was submitted.
In the classification data area, data relating to an identifier for identifying the classification to which this idea belongs is recorded.

In the title data area, data relating to the title of this idea is recorded.
The idea summary data area stores data on an abstract summary of the idea. Although the idea summary does not allow the user to grasp the content of the idea itself, it does allow the user to grasp the effect, target, appealing points, etc. of the idea.
The idea detail data area stores data relating to the specific content of the idea. In this embodiment, the idea detail is encrypted with the customer's encryption key and then stored.

As shown in Figure 3(c), the existing information storage unit 24 records an existing information management record 240. This existing information management record 240 is recorded when existing information is registered. The existing information management record 240 records the client ID, existing information management ID, registration date and time, and data related to the existing information.

The client ID data area stores data relating to an identifier (user ID) for identifying each client.
In the existing management information ID data area, data relating to an identifier for identifying the existing information presented by this client is recorded.

The registration date and time data area records data relating to the date and time when this existing information was registered.
The existing information data area stores data relating to the content of the existing information provided by the client. In this embodiment, the existing information is encrypted with the client's encryption key and then stored.

As shown in FIG. 3(d), the permission information storage unit 25 records a permission management record 250. This permission management record 250 is recorded when providing details of a customer's idea to a client. The permission management record 250 records data related to the idea management ID, client ID, disclosure date and time, identity determination results, and status.

In the idea management ID data area, data relating to an identifier for identifying an idea to be provided to a client is recorded.
In the client ID data area, data relating to an identifier (user ID) for identifying the client who provides the idea details is recorded.

The disclosure date and time data area records data on the date and time when the idea details were disclosed.
In the area of the identity determination result data, data on the determination result regarding the identity between the idea details and the existing information is recorded.
In the status data area, a flag for specifying the usage status of this idea is recorded.

(Processing Overview)
The outline of the process will be explained using FIG.
First, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes an idea reception process (step S101). Specifically, a customer who wishes to use the service accesses the management server 20 using the first terminal 11. In this case, the user management unit 210 of the control unit 21 outputs an authentication screen to the display device H13 of the first terminal 11. This authentication screen includes input fields for a user ID and authentication information. The user management unit 210 then acquires the user ID and authentication information entered on the authentication screen and checks whether they are registered in the user information storage unit 22. If the acquired user ID and authentication information are not registered in the user information storage unit 22, the registration unit 211 rejects the login. On the other hand, if the acquired user ID and authentication information are registered in the user information storage unit 22, the user management unit 210 permits the login.

If "customer" is registered as an attribute in the user information storage unit 22, the registration unit 211 outputs a summary registration screen to the display device H13 of the first terminal 11. This summary registration screen includes input fields for the customer ID, registration date (current date and time), title, idea summary, etc. If the registration unit 211 detects completion of input on the summary registration screen on the first terminal 11 and accepts an idea application, it generates an idea management record 230 with an idea management ID assigned, records the customer ID, title, and idea summary, and registers it in the idea information storage unit 23. In this case, the registration unit 211 determines a classification using keywords included in the idea summary and records it in the idea management record 230.

Next, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes a details encryption process (step S102). Specifically, the registration unit 211 of the control unit 21 outputs an idea details registration screen to the display device H13 of the first terminal 11. This details registration screen includes input fields for idea details, etc. Then, when the registration unit 211 detects that input into the details registration screen has been completed, it encrypts the idea details with the encryption key recorded in the user information storage unit 22. Then, the registration unit 211 records the encrypted idea details (encrypted idea detailed information) in the idea management record 230.

Next, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes an overview disclosure process (step S103). Specifically, a client wishing to use the service accesses the management server 20 using the second terminal 12. In this case, the user management unit 210 outputs an authentication screen to the display device H13 of the second terminal 12. This authentication screen includes input fields for a user ID and an authentication key. The registration unit 211 then acquires the user ID and authentication information entered on the authentication screen and confirms their registration in the user information storage unit 22. If the acquired user ID and authentication information are not registered in the user information storage unit 22, the registration unit 211 rejects the login. On the other hand, if the acquired user ID and authentication information are registered in the user information storage unit 22, the user management unit 210 permits the login. If "client" is registered as an attribute, the query unit 212 outputs an idea search screen to the display device H13 of the second terminal 12. This idea search screen includes an input field for search keywords.

Then, when the inquiry unit 212 detects the completion of input to the idea search screen, it searches the idea information storage unit 23 for an idea management record 230 in which an idea summary including the search keyword is recorded. Then, the inquiry unit 212 generates a list display screen of the identified idea management record 230 and outputs it to the display device H13 of the second terminal 12. This list display screen includes data related to the idea management ID, title, and idea summary of the idea management record 230.
In this case, the client uses the second terminal 12 to view the outline of the idea.

Next, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes the existing information registration process (step S104). Specifically, if the client wishes to view the idea details, the client uses the second terminal 12 to select the existing information registration button on the list display screen. In this case, the query unit 212 of the control unit 21 outputs an existing information registration screen to the display device H13 of the second terminal 12. This existing information registration screen includes input fields for existing information, etc. Then, when the query unit 212 detects completion of input on the existing information registration screen and requests the existing information, it encrypts the existing information with the encryption key recorded in the user information storage unit 22. Then, the query unit 212 assigns an existing information management ID to the encrypted existing information. Next, the query unit 212 generates an existing information management record 240 that records the client ID, existing information management ID, registration date, and encrypted existing information (encrypted existing information), and records this in the existing information storage unit 24.

Then, the client uses the second terminal 12 to select the title for which they wish to view the idea details on the list display screen. In this case, the client uses the second terminal 12 to send a details request to the management server 20. This details request includes data related to the idea management ID.

Next, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes a decryption key request process (step S105). Specifically, the query unit 212 of the control unit 21 obtains the idea management record 230, in which the idea management ID of the idea detail request is recorded, from the idea information storage unit 23. The query unit 212 then identifies the idea management ID and customer ID recorded in the idea management record 230. The query unit 212 then generates a permission management record 250, in which the idea management ID, client ID, and disclosure date (current date and time) are recorded, and records this in the permission information storage unit 25. The query unit 212 then identifies a contact and an encryption key from the user management record 220, in which the customer ID is recorded. The query unit 212 then sends a decryption key request to the identified contact. The client's encryption key is included in this request. The first terminal 11, which has received the decryption key request, generates encrypted decryption key information by encrypting the customer decryption key with the client encryption key. The first terminal 11 then provides the encrypted decryption key information to the management server 20.

The control unit 21 of the management server 20, which has acquired the encrypted decryption key information, executes a process for providing detailed idea information (step S106). Specifically, the query unit 212 of the control unit 21 provides the encrypted detailed idea information and the encrypted decryption key information to the second terminal 12. The query unit 212 temporarily stores this encrypted decryption key information.

In this case, the second terminal 12 obtains the customer decryption key by decrypting the encrypted decryption key information using the client decryption key. The second terminal 12 then uses the customer decryption key to output a detailed display screen showing the encrypted idea detailed information decrypted to the display device H13.

Then, the client checks the idea detailed information.
Here, the client determines whether to make an identity confirmation request for the idea detailed information. For example, if it is determined that the existing information and the idea detailed information are the same, the client makes an identity confirmation request. In this case, the client selects an identity confirmation request button included in the detail display screen. In this case, the second terminal 12 sends an identity confirmation request to the management server 20. This identity confirmation request includes the idea management ID, the existing information management ID, and the client decryption key.

The control unit 21 of the management server 20, which has received the identity verification request, executes a machine matching process (step S107). Specifically, the determination unit 213 of the control unit 21 obtains the existing information management record 240, in which the existing information management ID is recorded, from the existing information storage unit 24. The determination unit 213 then decrypts the existing information in the existing information management record 240 using the client decryption key. Furthermore, the determination unit 213 uses the client decryption key to decrypt the encrypted decryption key information obtained from the first terminal 11, and obtains the customer decryption key. Next, the determination unit 213 obtains the idea management record 230, in which the idea management ID is recorded, from the idea information storage unit 23. The determination unit 213 then decrypts the idea details recorded in the idea management record 230 using the customer decryption key.

Next, the determination unit 213 inputs the existing information and the idea detailed information into an identity determination model and calculates the probability of identity. Here, words included in the existing information and the idea detailed information are extracted, and the probability is calculated according to the matching status. This matching status can be determined using features using word vectors included in the existing information and the idea detailed information. The determination unit 213 then records the probability according to the matching status of the word vectors in the identity determination result data area of the permission management record 250.

Next, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes a process to request an identity determination by an expert (step S108). Specifically, the determination unit 213 of the control unit 21 retrieves the user management record 220 with the "expert" attribute from the user information storage unit 22 and identifies the contact. The determination unit 213 then sends an identity determination request to the expert terminal 15 of the identified contact. This identity determination request includes existing information, idea details, and information regarding the probability according to the matching situation.

In this case, the expert determines whether the existing information and the detailed idea information are identical using the expert terminal 15. Then, the expert transmits the determination result to the management server 20 using the expert terminal 15.
Next, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes a notification process of the judgment result (step S109). Specifically, the judgment unit 213 of the control unit 21 records the judgment result received from the expert terminal 15 in the identity judgment result data area of the permission management record 250. Then, the judgment unit 213 transmits this judgment result to the second terminal 12.

In this case, the customer determines whether or not the idea information can be used. The customer is contractually obligated to abide by the results of this determination. If it is determined that the existing information and the idea details are not identical, the client cannot use the idea without the customer's permission. On the other hand, if it is determined that the existing information and the idea details are identical, the client can use the idea without the customer's permission. The client then uses the second terminal 12 to send the result of the determination regarding whether or not to use the idea to the management server 20. This determination result includes information on whether or not to use the idea.

Next, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes a response process according to the determination (step S110). Specifically, the inquiry unit 212 of the control unit 21 records the determination result as a status in the permission management record 250. If non-use information is obtained, the inquiry unit 212 transmits information regarding the confidentiality of the idea and compliance with the non-use of the idea to the second terminal 12.

On the other hand, if desired use information is obtained, the inquiry unit 212 sends an interview request to the contact information recorded in the user management record 220 of the client and customer. This interview request includes information about the client and customer's names regarding their desire to use the idea. The inquiry unit 212 then obtains available interview dates from the client and customer, and schedules a web conference for the available interview dates for both parties. The inquiry unit 212 then sends access information for participating in the web conference to the first terminal 11 and the second terminal 12.

According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In this embodiment, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes an idea reception process (step S101), a details encryption process (step S102), and an outline disclosure process (step S103). This allows the idea to be managed as confidential information.

(2) In this embodiment, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes a registration process for existing information (step S104). This allows information already held by the client to be managed as confidential information.

(3) In this embodiment, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes a process for requesting a decryption key (step S105) and a process for providing detailed information (step S106). This allows the client to confirm the customer's idea.

(4) In this embodiment, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes a machine matching process (step S107). This allows for efficient determination of the identity between the customer's idea and the existing information presented by the client.

(5) In this embodiment, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes a process to request an identity determination by an expert (step S108). This allows the expert to determine the identity between the customer's idea and the existing information presented by the client.

This embodiment can be modified as follows: This embodiment and the following modifications can be combined and implemented within the scope of technical compatibility.
In the above embodiment, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes an idea reception process (step S101). Here, publicly known information may be provided to the first terminal 11. In this case, when the idea summary and idea details are acquired, keywords contained therein are used to search for publicly known information on a public information providing site. Then, publicly known information with common keywords is provided to the first terminal 11. This can promote the registration of unique ideas.

- In the above embodiment, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes a machine matching process (step S107). Here, publicly known information may be searched for. In this case, the address where the publicly known information is published is obtained from the second terminal 12. The determination unit 213 then obtains the publicly known information from this address and matches it with the idea information.

In the above embodiment, encryption keys and decryption keys of a public encryption method of the customer and client are used. However, the encryption method is not limited to the public encryption method as long as it is not accessible to third parties such as intermediaries.
Alternatively, different encryption keys may be used for encryption for each piece of idea information or each piece of existing information. In this case, the idea information storage unit 23 records a customer encryption key.
Furthermore, the provision of each piece of information may be restricted by managing access rights of the information storage unit in the management server 20. In this case, only customers and experts are allowed to access the idea details in the idea information storage unit 23, and only clients and experts are allowed to access the existing information in the existing information storage unit 24.
In the above embodiment, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes a process of encrypting details (step S102). The control unit 21 of the management server 20 also executes a process of registering existing information (step S104). Here, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 encrypts the idea details and the existing information. Alternatively, the encryption may be performed by the first terminal 11 or the second terminal 12. For example, the first terminal 11 encrypts the idea details using an encryption key held in the first terminal 11. The second terminal 12 encrypts the existing information using an encryption key held in the second terminal 12.

- In the above embodiment, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes a machine matching process (step S107) and a process for requesting an expert to determine identity (step S108). The method for determining identity is not limited to these. For example, the result of the machine matching process (step S107) may be notified to the client. Furthermore, the process may be changed depending on the probability (likelihood) of identity determined by the machine matching process. For example, if the likelihood is equal to or greater than a reference value, the process for requesting an expert to determine identity (step S108) may be executed for confirmation. On the other hand, if the likelihood is less than the reference value, the client is notified, and if a request for determination is received again, the process for requesting an expert to determine identity (step S108) is executed.

In the above embodiment, the management server 20 includes the idea information storage unit 23 and the existing information storage unit 24. The method for managing information is not limited to using the management server 20. For example, information may be managed using a blockchain.
As shown in Figure 5, encrypted idea details and encrypted existing information are recorded in a distributed ledger on the blockchain. In this case, if a client can access the distributed ledger, they can view the idea summary. In addition, the second terminal 12 and the expert terminal 15 that have obtained the decryption key can view the idea details and existing information. Furthermore, the blockchain can prevent tampering.

11...First terminal, 12...Second terminal, 15...Expert terminal, 20...Management server, 21...Control unit, 210...User management unit, 211...Registration unit, 212...Query unit, 213...Determination unit, 22...User information storage unit, 23...Idea information storage unit, 24...Existing information storage unit, 25...Permission information storage unit.

Claims (5)

an idea information storage unit that records idea information including an idea summary and idea details of an idea creator in association with an idea management ID;
an existing information storage unit that records existing information of a user wishing to use the service in association with a client ID;
a permission information storage unit for recording an idea management ID, a client ID, and a disclosure date and time;
a control unit connected to a first terminal of the idea holder and a second terminal of the user,
The control unit
acquiring idea information including an idea summary and idea details from the first terminal, and recording the obtained idea information in the idea information storage unit in association with an idea management ID;
Publishing the idea summary to the second terminal;
When the user wishes to view idea details of the idea summary, existing information corresponding to the idea information is acquired from the second terminal, and the existing information is recorded in the existing information storage unit in association with the client ID of the user;
providing idea details of the idea information to the second terminal in response to a detail request for the idea details from the second terminal, and recording an idea management ID, a client ID, and a disclosure date and time in the permission information storage unit;
In response to a request for identity confirmation from the second terminal, an expert determines whether the idea information of the idea management ID and the existing information of the client ID are identical, and outputs the result to the second terminal;
An idea mediation system characterized by acquiring non-use information or desired use information regarding the idea information of the idea management ID from the second terminal, and when the non-use information is acquired, transmitting information regarding confidentiality of the idea information to the second terminal, and when the desired use information is acquired, transmitting an interview request including information regarding the idea originator and the desired use person to the first terminal and the second terminal. The idea mediation system of claim 1, characterized in that the control unit determines identity using words contained in the idea information and words contained in the existing information. The control unit
recording the encrypted idea details in the idea information storage unit;
The idea mediation system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, in response to an idea detail request from the second terminal, information for decrypting the encrypted idea detail is provided to the second terminal. The control unit
The encrypted existing information is recorded in the existing information storage unit;
The idea mediation system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that information for decrypting the encrypted existing information is obtained in response to an identity confirmation request from the second terminal. an idea information storage unit that records idea information including an idea summary and idea details of an idea creator in association with an idea management ID;
an existing information storage unit that records existing information of a user wishing to use the service in association with a client ID;
a permission information storage unit for recording an idea management ID, a client ID, and a disclosure date and time;
a control unit connected to a first terminal of the idea holder and a second terminal of the user,
The control unit
acquiring idea information including an idea summary and idea details from the first terminal, and recording the obtained idea information in the idea information storage unit in association with an idea management ID;
Publishing the idea summary to the second terminal;
When the user wishes to view idea details of the idea summary, existing information corresponding to the idea information is acquired from the second terminal, and the existing information is recorded in the existing information storage unit in association with the client ID of the user;
providing idea details of the idea information to the second terminal in response to a detail request for the idea details from the second terminal, and recording an idea management ID, a client ID, and a disclosure date and time in the permission information storage unit;
In response to a request for identity confirmation from the second terminal, an expert determines whether the idea information of the idea management ID and the existing information of the client ID are identical, and outputs the result to the second terminal;
An idea mediation method characterized by acquiring from the second terminal non-use information or desired use information regarding the idea information of the idea management ID, and when the non-use information is acquired, transmitting information regarding confidentiality of the idea information to the second terminal, and when the desired use information is acquired, transmitting an interview request including information regarding the idea originator and the desired use person to the first terminal and the second terminal.