JP2018132890A - Control apparatus, beauty treatment device, beauty treatment support system, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technique capable of continuing appropriate use even when a user utilizing a beauty treatment device does not have expert knowledge or is unfamiliar with equipment.SOLUTION: First registration means 31 registers skin condition data showing a skin condition of a user in a database. Second registration means 32 registers usage record data showing a usage record of a beauty treatment device 10 by the user in the database. Specifying means 33 specifies a usage mode of the beauty treatment device recommended for the user on the basis of the skin condition data and the usage record data registered in the database. Output means 34 outputs information on the usage mode specified by the specifying means 33.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a control device, a beauty device, a beauty support system, and a program.

  There has been proposed a system that measures a user's skin condition and provides advice and counseling according to the measurement result. In addition, a system for controlling a facial device or the like according to a measurement result has been proposed. For example, in Patent Document 1, a user's skin condition is measured by a skin sensor, and a control program (operation time, steam temperature, vibration frequency, moisturizing and whitening, A system that automatically controls the portable facial device and the terminal PC at home by sending automatic control and menu guidance on the PC screen by transmitting the balance adjustment of the cosmetic liquid spraying time for applications such as wrinkles to the terminal PC from the website side. Is described. Further, Patent Document 1 discloses that skin information measured by a skin diagnostic sensor is obtained by linking a steam-type facial device that sprays various cosmetic liquids onto a facial skin, a PC terminal, and a Web site via a network. Based on this, it is described that the type and amount of the cosmetic liquid are automatically controlled by a control program set in advance.

  Further, in Patent Document 2, in a beauty support system in which a user has a skin measuring instrument at hand and remotely collects the measurement data and gives advice, the user is continuously measured using a sensor. A system for sending a message that prompts you to do is described.

  Patent Document 3 describes a system in which a skin care device is attached to a smart phone and the start date and time and driving time of the skin care device are recorded. Patent Document 4 discloses that when the level of the skin condition measured by the skin condition measuring device is high (when the skin condition is good), the operating time of the skin care device is shortened, while when the level is low (skin condition) It is described that the control for extending the operation time is performed when the state is bad).

  Patent Document 5 discloses a system in which measurement data measured by a skin measuring device is registered in time series, and the measurement data is provided to a secondary user different from the user. Further, in Patent Document 6, the user's skin condition is diagnosed, and by selecting an appropriate treatment type and time for the diagnosis result, the user can be treated efficiently without waste. Electronic treatment devices have been proposed.

JP 2007-310652 A Japanese Patent No. 3789890 JP 2014-14516 A JP-A-2006-128052 Japanese Patent No. 5871963 Japanese Patent No. 4139667

By the way, beauty instruments such as facial instruments may have different functions and frequencies that should be used depending on skin troubles and skin conditions. If the functions and frequencies used are not appropriate, sufficient effects cannot be obtained. There is a case. In many cases, such a cosmetic device can obtain a higher effect by continuous use, and it is desirable to continue using it at an appropriate frequency. However, it is often difficult for a user who does not have specialized knowledge or a user unfamiliar with the device to determine which function should be used at what timing. In the technique described in Patent Document 1, although the operation time and the steam temperature are controlled according to the measurement result of the user's skin state, the user must grasp the function to be used next and the timing to be used. Can not. The same applies to the techniques described in Patent Documents 1 to 6.
An object of this invention is to provide the technique which can continue appropriate use, even when the user who uses a beauty device does not have professional knowledge, or is unfamiliar with an apparatus.

  The present invention includes first registration means for registering skin condition data indicating a user's skin condition in a database, and second registration means for registering use result data indicating a use result of a cosmetic device by the user in the database. A specifying means for specifying a usage mode of the cosmetic device recommended for the user based on the skin condition data and the usage record data; and an output means for outputting information relating to the specified usage mode. A control device is provided.

The usage record data may be data generated based on information output from the cosmetic device.
The skin condition data may be data generated according to data output from a detection unit that detects a skin condition.

  The specifying unit determines whether the usage mode specified by the usage record data is appropriate as the usage mode corresponding to the skin state indicated by the skin state data according to a predetermined algorithm, and uses the information indicating the determination result You may include in the information regarding an aspect.

  The usage record data includes data indicating a combination of functions used in the cosmetic device and a usage mode for each function used, and the specifying means determines the combination of the functions and a usage mode for each function. May be performed.

  The specifying unit may include information indicating a schedule in which the use of the cosmetic device is recommended based on the skin condition data and the usage record data in the information on the usage mode.

  The specifying unit may include information indicating a combination of functions recommended for use of the cosmetic device and a schedule based on the skin condition data and the usage record data in the information on the usage mode.

  Moreover, in this invention, it further has a receiving means to receive the said usage record data and the identification information which identifies a user from the terminal which acquires the information output from the said beauty device, The said 1st registration means is The skin condition data is acquired, the acquired skin condition data is registered in a database in association with identification information for identifying a user, and the second registration unit receives the received usage record data. The identification unit is registered in a database in association with the identification information, and the specifying unit specifies a recommended use state of the cosmetic device based on the skin condition data and usage record data corresponding to the skin condition data, and the output The means may transmit information regarding the specified usage mode to the terminal.

  Moreover, this invention has a control apparatus and a cosmetics device, and the said control apparatus is output from the said 1st registration means which registers into the database the skin state data which show the user's skin state, and the said cosmetics device. Second registration means for registering in the database usage history data indicating the usage history of the cosmetic device by the user generated based on the information, and on the user based on the skin condition data and the usage history data A specifying unit that specifies a usage mode of the cosmetic device recommended for the device, and an output unit that outputs information on the specified usage mode, and the cosmetic device executes a treatment process for the skin; A beauty support system is provided that includes an output unit that detects an operation state of the device and outputs information indicating a detection result.

  Further, the present invention provides an execution means for performing a treatment process on the skin, an output means for detecting an operation state of the own apparatus and outputting information indicating a detection result, and a control device based on the output information. The information processing apparatus according to the present invention acquires information related to the usage mode of the self-apparatus and has an instruction unit that instructs the execution unit to execute a treatment process according to the acquired information.

  The output means is a detection by a detection means for detecting at least one of a current in the current generator of the cosmetic device, presence / absence of an operation on the operator of the cosmetic device, and presence / absence of contact with a predetermined part of the cosmetic device. Information indicating the result may be output.

  In addition, the present invention identifies a first step of acquiring information output from a cosmetic device in a computer, and usage result data indicating the usage result of the cosmetic device and a user based on the acquired information. A second step of transmitting the identification information to a server that generates information related to the usage mode of the cosmetic device based on the skin status data indicating the skin status and the usage record data; and A program for executing a third step of receiving information and a fourth step of notifying a user in accordance with the received information on the usage mode is provided.

  In the fourth step, the cosmetic device may be instructed to perform a treatment process in accordance with the received information on the usage mode.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, even if the user who uses a beauty device does not have professional knowledge, or is unfamiliar with an apparatus, appropriate use can be continued.

The figure which shows the whole beauty support system composition The figure which shows the functional composition of the beauty support system The figure which shows the hardware constitutions of the beauty machine The figure which shows the hardware constitutions of the user terminal Diagram showing server hardware configuration Sequence diagram showing the flow of processing of the beauty support system Diagram showing an example of database contents Sequence diagram showing the flow of processing of the beauty support system Diagram showing correspondence between diagnostic items and treatment types Diagram showing correspondence between diagnosis results, treatment time, and usage frequency Diagram showing correspondence between diagnosis results, treatment time, and usage frequency The figure which shows an example of the screen displayed on the display of a user terminal Sequence diagram showing the flow of processing of the beauty support system The figure which shows an example of the screen displayed on the display of a user terminal

[1] Configuration FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a beauty support system 1 according to the present embodiment. The beauty support system 1 includes a beauty device 10, a user terminal 20, and a server 30. The beauty machine 10 is a device having a function of supporting user's beauty. The cosmetic device 10 includes, for example, at least one of an RF function, a laser function, an ion introduction function, an EMS function, and a cooling function. In order to deal with various problems of the user, it is preferable that the cosmetic device 10 has a plurality of different treatment functions. The RF function is a function for generating a high frequency for applying heat. This high frequency increases body temperature, promotes lymphatic flow and blood flow, and is expected to have an effect on spots, dullness and swelling. The laser function is a function of irradiating a laser. It is expected that the metabolism of cells will be promoted by the heat of the laser, and that waste products such as stratum corneum that cause stains and stains will be removed. The ion introduction function is a function of passing a weak current. Due to the iontophoresis function, it is expected that the water-soluble active ingredient contained in the skin lotion or the cosmetic liquid is ionized and penetrates into the skin. The EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) function is intended to contract muscles by electrically stimulating muscles by applying a pulsed current to the living body. Is done. The cooling function is a function of cooling the skin. The beauty machine 10 may have functions other than these functions. The beauty machine 10 has a function of detecting the operation state of the device itself and outputting the detection result according to a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) standard such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark).

  The user terminal 20 is a terminal such as a smart phone, a personal computer, or a tablet terminal. The user terminal 20 and the beauty machine 10 communicate via a wireless LAN. The user terminal 20 communicates with the server 30 via the communication line 2. The communication line 2 includes at least one of, for example, the Internet, a mobile communication network, a telephone line, and a LAN.

  The server 30 (an example of a control device) provides various services. For example, the server 30 provides a storage service that accumulates data indicating the skin condition of the user and data indicating the usage status of the beauty device 10. Further, the server 30 provides a service for outputting data for advising the user on how to use the cosmetic device 10 recommended to the user based on these data.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the beauty support system 1. The beauty machine 10 includes an execution unit 11, an output unit 12 (second output unit), and an instruction unit 13. The execution means 11 executes a process for the beauty of the user's skin (hereinafter referred to as “treatment process”). The output unit 12 detects the operation status of the device itself and outputs information indicating the detection result. The instruction unit 13 acquires information on the usage mode of the own device specified by the server 30 based on the information output by the output unit 12, and instructs the execution unit 11 to execute the treatment process according to the acquired information. .

  In this embodiment, the usage mode indicates the degree and content of use of the cosmetic device 10 by the user. The usage mode includes, for example, the type of the treatment function of the cosmetic device 10 used by the user, the usage time for each function, the total usage time, and / or the usage frequency (for example, once a week). Moreover, in this embodiment, the information regarding the usage mode includes information indicating a determination result of whether or not the user's previous usage history of the cosmetic device 10 is appropriate, information indicating a recommended usage schedule in the future, and recommended next time. Information indicating the combination of treatment functions and / or frequency of use for each recommended function is included.

  The user terminal 20 includes an acquisition unit 21, a transmission unit 22, a reception unit 23, and a notification unit 24. The acquisition unit 21 acquires information output from the beauty machine 10. Based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit 21, the transmission unit 22 transmits usage record data indicating the usage record of the cosmetic device 10 and identification information for identifying the user to the server 30. The receiving unit 23 receives information regarding the usage mode of the cosmetic device 10 from the server 30. The notifying unit 24 performs a process of notifying the user according to the information regarding the usage mode received by the receiving unit 23. In this embodiment, the notification unit 24 performs notification by displaying characters or images on the display of the user terminal 20, outputting a voice message or buzzer sound, or vibrating the own device.

  The server 30 includes first registration means 31, second registration means 32, identification means 33, output means 34 (first output means), and reception means 35. The first registration means 31 registers skin condition data indicating the user's skin condition in the database. The 2nd registration means 32 registers the usage record data which shows the usage track record of the cosmetic device 10 by a user in a database. The specifying unit 33 specifies the usage mode of the cosmetic device 10 recommended for the user based on the skin condition data and the usage record data registered in the database. The output unit 34 outputs information on the usage mode specified by the specifying unit 33. The receiving unit 35 receives the usage record data and the identification information for identifying the user from the user terminal 20 that acquires the information output from the beauty machine 10.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the beauty machine 10. In the figure, the memory 151 stores various data. The processor 152 performs data processing according to the program stored in the memory 151. The communication IF 153 is an interface that performs data communication with an external device by wire or wireless.

  The treatment execution unit 154 is an example of the execution means 11 for executing the treatment process. For example, the high-frequency generation unit that generates a high frequency, the laser irradiation unit that irradiates a laser, the pulse current generation unit, and the weak current that generates a weak current. A generation unit and a cooling unit are included. When the RF function is used in the beauty machine 10, a high frequency is generated by driving the high frequency generator. When the laser function is used, the laser beam is irradiated by driving the laser irradiation unit. When the iontophoresis function is used, a weak current is caused to flow by the weak current generator. When the EMS function is used, a pulse current is caused to flow by the pulse current generator. When the cooling function is used, cooling is performed by the cooling unit. The parts included in the treatment execution unit 154 are not limited to these. For example, a steam generating unit that generates steam may be included. In this embodiment, a “tightening mode” and a “texture / wrinkle mode” are prepared as EMS treatment modes. These modes use different frequencies.

  The cosmetic device 10 includes a head surface (not shown) that is a part that contacts the user's skin, and the user uses each treatment function by bringing the head surface into contact with the user's own skin. For example, when the iontophoresis function is used, a weak current is applied to the user's skin while the user's skin is in contact with the head surface. When the EMS function is used, a pulse current is passed through the user's skin with the user's skin in contact with the head surface.

  The UI unit 155 includes buttons used for power on / off and operation mode switching, and a display that displays information such as the remaining battery level and the operation mode. For example, an LED (light emitting diode) display is used as the display. In this example, the UI unit 155 includes an operator (hereinafter referred to as “hand electrode”) provided at a position where the user's finger hits when the user holds the beauty device 10.

  The operation state detection unit 156 includes one or a plurality of sensors (an example of a detection unit) that detects the operation state of the cosmetic device 10. In this example, the operation state detection unit 156 is, for example, a sensor provided on the head surface of the cosmetic device 10 that detects the presence or absence of contact with the skin, a sensor that detects a current flowing through the weak current generation unit or the pulse current generation unit. And / or a sensor that detects the presence / absence of an operation on the operator of the cosmetic device 10 (for example, on / off of a hand electrode of the UI unit 155). In addition, the sensor with which the operation state detection part 156 is provided is not limited to these, The operation condition of the cosmetic device 10 may be detected by another method.

  In this example, the function of the cosmetic device 10 shown in FIG. 2 is implemented by the processor 152 executing the program stored in the memory 151. The processor 152 executing the program is an example of the instruction unit 13. The processor 152 executing the program and the operation state detection unit 156 are examples of the output unit 12. The treatment execution unit 154 is an example of the execution unit 11.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the user terminal 20. In the figure, a memory 251 stores various data. The processor 252 performs data processing according to a program stored in the memory 251. The communication IF 253 is an interface for performing data communication with an external device by wire or wireless. The UI unit 254 includes, for example, a touch screen and keys. The timer unit 255 measures time.

  The skin condition detection unit 256 detects the skin condition of the user. The skin condition detection unit 256 is, for example, a camera that captures the user's skin. In this embodiment, a zoom lens is mounted on the surface of a camera lens built in the user terminal 20 and used. In addition, as the skin state detection part 256, the sensor which detects the water | moisture content of a skin and the oil content may be externally attached and used for the user terminal 20. FIG.

  In this example, the function of the user terminal 20 shown in FIG. 2 is executed by the processor 252 executing the program stored in the memory 251. The processor 252 executing the program is an example of the acquisition unit 21, the transmission unit 22, the reception unit 23, and the notification unit 24.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the server 30. In the figure, the memory 351 stores various data. The processor 352 performs data processing according to a program stored in the memory 351. The communication IF 353 is an interface that performs data communication with an external device via a network.

  In this example, the processor 352 executes the program stored in the memory 351, thereby implementing the function of the server 30 shown in FIG. The processor 352 executing the program is an example of the first registration unit 31, the second registration unit 32, the identification unit 33, the output unit 34, and the reception unit 35.

[2] Operation [2-1] Installation Operation First, the user performs an operation for downloading a beauty support application for using the beauty support system 1 from the server 30 using the user terminal 20 owned by the user. . The user terminal 20 transmits an application program download request to the server 30 according to the content operated by the user. The server 30 transmits an application program to the requesting user terminal 20 in response to a request from the user terminal 20. At this time, the server 30 issues a user ID for identifying the user and transmits it to the user terminal 20 together with the application program. The user terminal 20 installs the downloaded application program and activates the beauty support application.

[2-2] Skin Condition Measurement Operation FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of the skin condition measurement operation of the beauty support system 1. In step S104, the user terminal 20 outputs information that prompts the user to measure the skin condition. For example, the user terminal 20 may display a message such as “Please measure skin condition” on the display.

  The user measures his / her skin condition using the user terminal 20. In this embodiment, the user wears a zoom lens on the surface of a camera built in the user terminal 20 and photographs his / her skin with the camera equipped with the zoom lens. A user's skin is photographed at a high magnification by a camera equipped with a zoom lens, and image data representing the photographed skin is generated. In step S <b> 105, the user terminal 20 transmits image data representing photographed skin and a user ID to the server 30.

  In step S106, the server 30 receives the image data and the user ID, analyzes the received image data, and generates skin condition data indicating the skin condition of the user. In this embodiment, the server 30 analyzes the image data to obtain a plurality of skin fineness, skin wrinkle degree, number of pores, pigment deposition area, and / or skin brightness. Skin is diagnosed with respect to the diagnosis item, and data indicating the diagnosis result is generated as skin condition data. As a specific diagnostic method, for example, the method described in Japanese Patent No. 4139667 is used. In this embodiment, data in which diagnosis results for a plurality of diagnosis items such as “meme”, “stain”, etc. are shown in three ranks (NG / NORMAL / GOOD) is generated as skin condition data. A time stamp indicating the measured date and time is attached to the skin condition data.

  In step S107, the server 30 registers the skin condition data in the database in association with the received user ID. This database may be provided in the server 30 or may be provided in another device.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the contents of the database. In this database, items of “user ID”, “skin condition data”, and “usage record data” are stored in association with each other. In the “user ID” item, identification information for identifying a user is stored. In the “skin condition data” item, skin condition data received from the user terminal 20 is stored in time series. In this embodiment, data in which diagnosis results for a plurality of diagnosis items such as “texture”, “stain”, etc. are shown in three ranks (NG / NORMAL / GOOD) is stored as skin condition data.

  In the “use record data” item, data indicating the use record of the cosmetic device 10 by the user is stored in time series. In this embodiment, the usage record data includes data indicating a combination of functions used in the cosmetic device 10 and a usage mode for each used function. In the example of FIG. 7, for each of the plurality of treatment functions of the cosmetic device 10, data indicating the date and time used and the time used are stored in time series for each function. These usage record data are data generated by collecting information output from the cosmetic device 10, and when the server 30 performs processing for specifying the usage mode of the cosmetic device 10 recommended for the user. Referenced. The items that the database has are not limited to those illustrated in FIG. For example, an item of an identification number for identifying the model name or model of the beauty device 10 may be included. Further, in this embodiment, one database shown in FIG. 7 is used, but a plurality of databases may be used in combination. For example, a first database in which skin condition data and a user ID are associated with each other and stored in a time series, and a second database in which usage record data and a user ID are associated with each other and stored in a time series are used. May be.

[2-3] Specific Operation of Usage Mode of Cosmetic Device 10 FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram illustrating a flow of specific operation of the usage mode of the cosmetic device 10. In step S108, the server 30 specifies the usage mode of the cosmetic device 10 recommended for the user based on the skin condition data and the usage record data registered in the database. Note that when the user uses the beauty machine 10 for the first time, the usage record data is not registered in the database. In that case, the server 30 specifies the usage mode of the cosmetic device 10 using the skin condition data.

  In this embodiment, the server 30 determines whether or not the use history so far is appropriate according to the correspondence illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 11, and uses a combination of treatment functions and a use schedule that are recommended in the future. It specifies as an aspect.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between a diagnosis item and a treatment type recommended for improving the diagnosis item. In the example of FIG. 9, the EMS texture / wrinkle mode is effective for eliminating the texture / wrinkle, and the EMS tightening mode is effective for improving the tension. In addition, it is said that laser and ion introduction are effective in eliminating spots and stains.

  FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are diagrams illustrating an example of a correspondence relationship between a diagnosis result for each treatment function and a recommended treatment time and use frequency. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between a diagnosis result in EMS (wrinkle / texture mode), a recommended treatment time, and a use frequency. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between a diagnosis result in EMS (tightening mode), a recommended treatment time, and a use frequency.

  First, the server 30 determines whether the usage mode specified by the usage record data registered in the database is appropriate as the usage mode corresponding to the skin state registered in the database according to the correspondence relationships shown in FIGS. 9 to 11. The determination is made according to a predetermined algorithm. In this embodiment, the server 30 performs the above determination on the combination of used functions and the usage mode for each function. The determination of whether or not it is appropriate is performed, for example, as follows. First, the server 30 selects a treatment function corresponding to a diagnosis item whose rank indicating a diagnosis result is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold. For example, when the diagnosis item “KIME” is “NG”, “EMS (wrinkle / texture mode)” is selected according to the correspondence in FIG. 9. Next, the server 30 specifies the recommended use frequency corresponding to the selected treatment function and the diagnosis result according to the correspondence relationship in FIG. 10 to FIG. 11, and compares the recommended use frequency with the actual use record, It is determined whether the past usage mode is appropriate according to the difference between the two. For example, when the recommended use frequency for the selected treatment function is “3 times / week” and the actual use frequency is once a week, it is determined that the use frequency is too low.

  The use schedule is specified by the server 30 as follows, for example. First, the server 30 selects one or more treatment functions recommended for use according to the skin diagnosis result. As a selection method, for example, a treatment function corresponding to a diagnosis item whose rank indicating a diagnosis result is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold is selected. In this embodiment, a treatment course including steps for executing the selected treatment function is set and presented to the user. The treatment course presented to the user includes at least three steps. The first step is an RF function step, and the third step is a cooling step. Between the first step and the third step, the step of the selected treatment function or functions is set.

  Next, the server 30 specifies a recommended schedule and usage time for each of the selected treatment functions, for example, according to the correspondence and usage record data shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. For example, the day of the week on which the use of the cosmetic device 10 is recommended in the next week and the treatment course (for example, RF function, laser function, cooling, etc.) for each day of the week are specified. Specifically, for example, when the diagnosis result of “wrinkle” is “NG” and the function of EMS (wrinkle / texture mode) has not been used in the past three days, the server 30 determines that day of this function. In addition to recommending use, set up a use schedule that will allow the function to be used three times within a week.

  As another example, for example, when the function of EMS (wrinkle / texture mode) is used at a use frequency higher than the recommended use frequency corresponding to the skin condition data, the server 30 is configured to have an EMS (wrinkle). -While the frequency of use of the function of the texture mode) is lowered, a use schedule may be set in which the frequency of use of other treatment functions is set higher. As another example, for example, when the laser ion introduction function is regularly used, but the stain diagnosis result (level) is not improved, the server 30 uses the laser function and / or the ion introduction function. A usage schedule that increases the frequency (or usage time) may be set. In addition, the setting method of a use schedule is not limited to this, What is necessary is just specified according to the use track record which use track record data shows, and the various algorithm can be employ | adopted for it.

  Returning to the description of FIG. In step S <b> 109, the server 30 transmits information regarding the specified usage mode (hereinafter referred to as “schedule information”) to the user terminal 20.

  In step S110, the user terminal 20 receives the schedule information from the server 30, and displays a screen representing the received schedule information on the screen.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on the screen of the user terminal 20. In the example of FIG. 12, a treatment schedule for one week from that day is displayed. In the example of FIG. 12, when the cosmetic device 10 is used on January 3, January 4, 5, 7, and 8 are recommended use days, and January 6, It is shown that 9th is a rest day. In this screen, as illustrated in FIG. 12, each specific treatment course on a recommended use day may be displayed on the screen. In addition, on the screen of FIG. 12, a message indicating a determination result of whether the past usage mode is appropriate (for example, a message such as “the number of times of using EMS (wrinkle / texture mode) is low”) may be displayed on the screen. .

  From the screen displayed on the screen, the user grasps which function should be used at which timing next time. Further, in addition to the display of FIG. 12, the user terminal 20 may display a message indicating that on the screen recommended for use on the screen or output a notification sound.

[2-4] Counting Operation of Usage Record of Beauty Device 10 FIG. 13 is a sequence diagram showing a flow of counting operation of the usage record of beauty device 10. In step S200, when the user operates the UI unit 155 of the cosmetic device 10, the cosmetic device 10 executes a treatment process according to the user's operation. When the cosmetic device 10 is used by the user, the operation state of the cosmetic device 10 is detected by the operation state detection unit 156, and information indicating the detection result is output. In this embodiment, the operation state detection unit 156 detects at least one of presence / absence of skin contact, presence / absence of energization, and on / off of the hand electrode. Information indicating the detection result is transmitted to the user terminal 20 by the communication IF 153 in step S201 of FIG. This information may be transmitted every predetermined unit time over a period in which the hand electrode is on. For example, when the detection signal is changed (for example, when energization is stopped). Or the like may be transmitted at a predetermined timing.

  In step S <b> 202, the user terminal 20 receives information output from the beauty machine 10. In step S <b> 203, the user terminal 20 generates usage record data indicating the usage record of the cosmetic device 10 based on the received information and the clocking result of the clocking unit 255. As a method of generating usage record data, for example, the user terminal 20 calculates the time when the hand electrode is on and the weak current is detected based on the information output from the beauty machine 10, Data indicating that the iontophoresis function has been used for the calculated time is generated as usage record data. A time stamp indicating the date and time when the cosmetic device 10 was used is attached to the usage record data.

  At this time, when the user terminal 20 compares the schedule information received from the server 30 with the usage record of the cosmetic device 10 and determines that the cosmetic device 10 has been used for the usage time for each function indicated by the schedule information. A screen indicating that may be displayed on the screen.

  FIG. 14 shows an example of a screen displayed on the screen. In the example of FIG. 14, a message such as “Achieving 3 minutes of treatment time” is displayed. Thus, the user can grasp that the treatment function has been used for the recommended time. At this time, the user terminal 20 may display a message, output a notification sound, or vibrate its own device.

  Returning to the description of FIG. In step S <b> 204, the user terminal 20 transmits the generated usage record data to the server 30 at a predetermined timing (for example, every predetermined unit time, when the hand electrode of the cosmetic device 10 is turned off, etc.). Send to.

  In step S205, the server 30 receives the usage record data from the user terminal 20, and registers the received use record data in the database (see FIG. 7). The usage record data registered in the database is referred to when the server 30 performs the above-described usage mode specifying process (the process of step S108 in FIG. 8).

  In this embodiment, every time the beauty machine 10 is used, the use situation is detected in the beauty machine 10 and information indicating the detection result is output to the user terminal 20. The user terminal 20 transmits the usage record data to the server 30 at a predetermined timing (timing at which information is received from the beauty machine 10, every predetermined unit time, etc.). Thereby, in the database of the server 30, usage record data indicating the usage record for each user is accumulated in time series.

  Further, the user measures his / her skin condition using the user terminal 20 when using the beauty machine 10 (or at other timing). The skin condition data indicating the measured skin condition is transmitted to the server 30 at a predetermined timing (timing at which the measurement process is completed, every predetermined unit time, etc.). Thereby, the skin state data indicating the skin state for each user is accumulated in the database of the server 30 in time series.

  In addition, the server 30 has a predetermined timing (when skin measurement data is received from the user terminal 20, usage result data is received from the user terminal 20, and / or every predetermined unit time, etc.). Using the skin condition data and the usage record data stored in the database, the usage mode specifying process of the cosmetic device 10 (the process in step S108 in FIG. 8) and / or the schedule information transmission process (in step S109 in FIG. 8). Process).

  By the way, in the conventional beauty device, it is difficult for a user who does not have specialized knowledge or a user who is unfamiliar with the device to determine which function should be used and how often. Since the preferred use frequency and use time are different depending on the skin condition and the like, the uniform use method may not provide sufficient effects. Further, there is a case where the next use timing is not known and the use is not continued.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, the user is notified of the usage mode specified in accordance with the skin condition of the user and the usage record of the cosmetic device 10 by the user. Thereby, the user can easily grasp which function of the beauty machine 10 should be used and how often. For example, when the EMS (wrinkle / texture mode) function is used at a frequency of use that is higher than the recommended frequency for the user's skin condition, Recommendations that reflect actual usage results and skin conditions are made, such as encouraging the use frequency to increase. Also, for example, if the laser ion introduction function is used regularly, but the stain diagnosis result (level) is not improved, increase the frequency of use of the laser function and / or ion introduction function (or use time). Recommendations reflecting actual usage results and skin condition are made, such as prompting. In addition, for example, when the stain diagnosis result (level) exceeds a predetermined threshold by being used regularly, the use frequency (or use time) of the laser ion introduction function is reduced. By encouraging the use frequency (or use time) of other functions to be increased, a more effective use mode can be proposed to the user.

[3] Modifications The above-described embodiments are merely examples of the present invention, and may be modified as follows. Moreover, you may implement combining embodiment mentioned above and each modification shown below as needed.

(1) In the above-described embodiment, the beauty device 10 and the user terminal 20 are connected by Wi-Fi, but may be wirelessly connected by other methods such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), or by USB or the like. It may be wired.

(2) The functions of the beauty machine 10 are not limited to those shown in the above-described embodiment. The beauty machine 10 may have a function of generating steam, for example. Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, although the beauty device provided with RF function and the iontophoresis function was illustrated as the beauty device 10, the beauty device 10 is not restricted to what was mentioned above. For example, the beauty device 10 may be a beauty tool (for example, a beauty roller that rotates a roller to give physical stimulation to the skin) on which an electric device is not mounted.

  In the above-described embodiment, the user terminal 20 generates usage record data according to the information acquired from the cosmetic device 10, and the server 30 receives the usage record data generated by the user terminal 20. The usage record data acquired by the server 30 is not limited to that described above. For example, the user may operate the UI unit 254 of the user terminal 20 to input the usage record of the beauty device 10, and the user terminal 20 may generate usage record data indicating the input content.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the camera built in the user terminal 20 is used as a sensor for detecting the skin condition of the user. The sensor that detects the state of the user's skin may be configured to be externally attached to the user terminal 20 and / or the cosmetic device 10. The externally attached sensor may be, for example, a sensor that detects the amount of moisture in the skin or a sensor that detects the amount of oil in the skin. In addition, a sensor that detects the amount of moisture and the amount of oil in the skin may be incorporated in the user terminal 20 and / or the cosmetic device 10. A sensor externally attached to the user terminal 20 and a sensor built in the user terminal 20 may be used in combination.

  The skin condition data indicating the user's skin condition is not limited to that shown in the above-described embodiment. For example, the skin condition data may include data indicating the moisture content of the skin and data indicating the oil content of the skin.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, the user terminal 20 exchanges data with the cosmetic device 10 and the server 30 by installing a dedicated application. Not limited to this, the user terminal 20 may exchange data with the beauty machine 10 and the server 30 by a general-purpose application such as a Web browser.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, the server 30 uses information indicating the determination result whether the past usage record is appropriate or information indicating the combination and schedule of the functions recommended for use of the beauty device 10 as usage. Although generated as information, the generated information is not limited to that shown in the above-described embodiment. For example, the server 30 may generate information indicating the usage frequency of the cosmetic device 10 without specifying the type of function recommended for use.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, the screen indicating the schedule information is displayed on the screen of the user terminal 20, but the method for notifying the user of the schedule information is not limited to this. For example, the user terminal 20 may notify the user according to the schedule indicated by the schedule information by LCD, LED, buzzer sound, vibration, or the like according to the schedule information received from the server 30.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, the user terminal 20 may instruct the cosmetic device 10 to execute the treatment process according to the information regarding the usage mode received from the server 30. In this case, the user terminal 20 transmits control information instructing execution of the treatment process to the beauty machine 10 (step S111 in FIG. 8). When receiving the control signal from the user terminal 20, the beauty machine 10 instructs the treatment execution unit 154 to execute the treatment process according to the received control information (step S112 in FIG. 8). At this time, for example, when the user terminal 20 instructs the cosmetic device 10 to perform ion introduction for 3 minutes, a message such as “Please perform ion introduction for 3 minutes” is displayed on the screen, or a message voice is output. May be. Further, when a specified time has elapsed since the process was started, a message indicating that may be displayed on the screen, or a message sound or a buzzer sound may be output.

(8) In the above-described embodiment, the treatment course proposed to the user is composed of at least three steps, including the RF function step as the first step and the cooling function step as the last step. In between, the recommended treatment function steps identified by the server 30 were included. The treatment course proposed to the user is not limited to the above. For example, a treatment course that includes a recommended treatment function step identified by the server 30 and does not include a cooling step may be proposed.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, the user's skin state is measured by the user terminal 20, and the skin state data generated by the user terminal 20 is received by the server 30. The skin condition data acquired by the server 30 is not limited to that shown in the above-described embodiment. For example, the user operates the UI unit 254 of the user terminal 20 to input his / her skin condition, skin trouble, items to be improved, and the like, and the user terminal 20 generates skin condition data indicating the input content. May be. Further, for example, the skin condition data may be generated by measuring the skin condition of the user at another terminal different from the user terminal 20.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, the information regarding the usage mode transmitted from the server 30 to the user terminal 20 may include information that prompts the user to input a questionnaire. In this case, the user inputs contents regarding the questionnaire using the UI unit 254 of the user terminal 20, and data indicating the input contents is transmitted to the server 30 and aggregated. When the server 30 specifies the recommended usage mode of the cosmetic device 10 using the skin condition data and the usage record data, the total result may be used. For example, the server 30 aggregates the combination of the type of treatment function and the type of essence used by the user when the treatment function is used, and indicates the combination that is estimated to be highly effective according to the result of the aggregation. May be transmitted to the user terminal 20.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, the beauty machine 10, the user terminal 20, and the server 30 have the functions shown in FIG. The function sharing between the plurality of devices in the beauty support system 1 is not limited to that shown in FIG. For example, a device having the function of the beauty device 10 and the function of the user terminal 20 may be used in place of the beauty device 10 and the user terminal 20. Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, although the user terminal 20 produced | generated the use performance data according to the information output from the cosmetics device 10, you may provide the function which produces | generates use performance data in the server 30. FIG. In this case, the user terminal 20 transmits the information received from the beauty machine 10 as it is (or partially processed) to the server 30, and the server 30 generates usage record data according to the information received from the user terminal 20. May be. Further, the information output from the beauty machine 10 may be transmitted to the server 30 (without going through the user terminal 20).

  In addition, a cosmetic device (an example of a control device) in which the cosmetic device 10, the user terminal 20, and the server 30 according to the above-described embodiment are integrated may be used. In this case, the cosmetic device has the functions of the cosmetic device 10, the user terminal 20, and the server 30 shown in FIG. 2 in the above-described embodiment.

(12) In the above-described embodiment, the program executed by the processor 152 of the cosmetic device 10, the processor 252 of the user terminal 20, and / or the processor 352 of the server 30 may be downloaded via a communication line such as the Internet. Good. These programs are provided in a state where they are recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a magnetic recording medium (magnetic tape, magnetic disk, etc.), an optical recording medium (optical disk, etc.), a magneto-optical recording medium, or a semiconductor memory. May be.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Beauty support system, 2 ... Communication line, 10 ... Beauty machine, 11 ... Execution means, 12 ... Output means, 13 ... Instruction means, 20 ... User terminal, 21 ... Acquisition means, 22 ... Transmission means, 23 ... Reception means , 24 ... notification means, 30 ... server, 31 ... first registration means, 32 ... second registration means, 33 ... identification means, 34 ... output means, 35 ... reception means, 151, 251 and 351 ... memory, 152 , 252, 352... Processor, 153, 253, 353, communication IF, 154... Treatment execution unit, 155, 254, UI unit, 156, operation state detection unit, 255.

Claims (13)

First registration means for registering in the database skin condition data indicating a user's skin condition;
A second registration means for registering usage record data indicating a usage history of the cosmetic device by the user in a database;
Based on the skin condition data and the usage record data, a specifying means for specifying a use mode of the cosmetic device recommended for the user;
A control unit comprising: output means for outputting information on the specified usage mode. The control device according to claim 1, wherein the usage record data is data generated based on information output from the cosmetic device. The control device according to claim 1, wherein the skin condition data is data generated according to data output from a detection unit that detects a skin condition. The specifying unit determines whether the usage mode specified by the usage record data is appropriate as the usage mode corresponding to the skin state indicated by the skin state data according to a predetermined algorithm, and uses the information indicating the determination result The control apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the control apparatus includes the aspect information. The usage record data includes data indicating a combination of functions used in the cosmetic device and a usage mode for each function used,
The control device according to claim 4, wherein the specifying unit performs the determination on a combination of the functions and a usage mode for each function. 6. The information regarding the usage mode includes information indicating a schedule for recommending the use of the cosmetic device based on the skin condition data and the usage record data. The control device described. The control according to claim 5, wherein the specifying unit includes information indicating a combination of functions recommended for use of the cosmetic device and a schedule based on the skin condition data and the usage record data in the information on the usage mode. apparatus. Receiving means for receiving the use result data and identification information for identifying the user from a terminal that obtains information output from the cosmetic device;
The first registration means acquires the skin condition data, registers the acquired skin condition data in a database in association with identification information for identifying a user,
The second registration means registers the received usage record data in the database in association with the received identification information,
The specifying unit specifies a recommended use state of the cosmetic device based on the skin condition data and usage record data corresponding to the skin condition data,
The control device according to claim 1, wherein the output unit transmits information on the specified usage mode to the terminal. Having a control device and a cosmetic device,
The controller is
First registration means for registering in the database skin condition data indicating a user's skin condition;
Second registration means for registering, in a database, usage record data indicating the usage record of the cosmetic device by the user generated based on information output from the cosmetic device;
Based on the skin condition data and the usage record data, a specifying means for specifying a use mode of the cosmetic device recommended for the user;
First output means for outputting information relating to the specified usage mode;
The cosmetic device is
An execution means for performing a treatment process on the skin;
A beauty support system comprising: a second output unit that detects an operation state of the device and outputs information indicating a detection result. An execution means for performing a treatment process on the skin;
Output means for detecting the operation status of the device itself and outputting information indicating the detection result;
A cosmetic device comprising: an instruction unit that acquires information on a usage mode of the own device specified by the control device based on the output information, and instructs the execution unit to execute a treatment process according to the acquired information. The output means is a detection by a detection means for detecting at least one of a current in the current generator of the cosmetic device, presence / absence of an operation on the operator of the cosmetic device, and presence / absence of contact with a predetermined part of the cosmetic device. The beauty machine according to claim 10 which outputs information which shows a result. On the computer,
A first step of obtaining information output from the beauty machine;
Based on the acquired information, usage history data indicating the usage history of the cosmetic device and identification information for identifying the user are obtained from the skin condition data indicating the skin state and the usage history data of the cosmetic device. A second step of transmitting information relating to the usage mode to the server;
A third step of receiving information on the usage mode from the server;
A program for executing the fourth step of notifying the user according to the received information on the usage mode. The program according to claim 12, wherein in the fourth step, the cosmetic device is instructed to perform a treatment process according to the received information on the usage mode.

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