JP2004046294A - Decedent information management device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem wherein retrieval of decedent information desired by a bereaved family or the like requires a long time because a function for arranging the decedent information is not provided when inputting and storing the decedent information from the outside. <P>SOLUTION: This device has a constitution wherein the decedent information is arranged and stored in a database 13, and when a transmission/reception part 11 receives a delivery request of the decedent information, a delivery part 15 delivers the decedent information stored in the database 13. Hereby, the effect enabling to quickly deliver the decedent information desired by the bereaved family or the like is acquired. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a deceased person information management device that manages deceased person information and distributes the deceased person information as needed.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-105615 discloses, as deceased information, an image of a deceased or a gravestone, and displays these images as necessary, thereby enabling deceased to visit a grave on a screen. An information management device is disclosed.
The deceased information management device includes a storage device that inputs and stores deceased information from the outside, a control device that reads the deceased information stored in the storage device and outputs the information to a display device, and a display device that displays the deceased information. Display device.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Since the conventional deceased information management device is configured as described above, if the bereaved of the deceased properly maintains the storage device, the deceased information can be stored for a long period of time, but if the storage device fails, it can be repaired. There was a problem that the impossible deceased person information was lost, and thereafter, it was not possible to visit the grave on the screen.
Further, when deceased information is inputted and stored from outside, there is no function for organizing the deceased information, so that it takes a long time to search for desired deceased information.
[0004]
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problem, and has as its object to obtain a deceased person information management device capable of promptly distributing desired deceased person information.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a deceased person information management device that can permanently save important deceased person information without maintenance by a bereaved family who is unfamiliar with the machine.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
A deceased person information management device according to the present invention arranges and stores deceased person information in a storage unit, and upon receiving a distribution request for deceased person information, distributes the deceased person information stored in the storage unit. .
[0006]
In the deceased person information management apparatus according to the present invention, the information organizing means arranges the deceased person information by age of the deceased person, and the distribution means distributes the deceased person information by age group.
[0007]
The deceased person information management device according to the present invention, when receiving the age information indicating the age of the distribution target, distributes the deceased person information of the age indicated by the age information.
[0008]
In the deceased person information management device according to the present invention, the information organizing unit arranges the deceased person information according to the disclosure allowable level, and the distribution unit distributes the deceased person information of the disclosure allowable level corresponding to the distribution request source.
[0009]
A deceased person information management device according to the present invention searches for and distributes deceased person information that meets predetermined search conditions from among deceased person information stored in a storage unit.
[0010]
The deceased person information management apparatus according to the present invention is configured to, upon receiving a request for distributing a remains image of a deceased, image a deceased body containing the deceased body of the deceased and distribute the image of the deceased body.
[0011]
In the deceased person information management device according to the present invention, when distributing the video of the ashes storage body, the deceased person information stored in the storage unit is also distributed.
[0012]
The deceased person information management device according to the present invention is configured to simultaneously deliver an effect image or a sound effect when distributing the image of the ashes storage body.
[0013]
The deceased person information management device according to the present invention is configured to distribute advice information regarding the progress of the ceremony when distributing the video of the ashes storage body.
[0014]
A deceased person information management apparatus according to the present invention combines an image of a virtual cemetery with an image of an ashes storage body and distributes the synthesized image.
[0015]
The deceased information management device according to the present invention, when receiving a memorial service request from a distribution request source, combines the image of the ashes storage body with an image showing that a virtual human is turning his offering to the virtual graveyard. Things.
[0016]
In the deceased person information management device according to the present invention, the storage means records the deceased person information on a plurality of recording media.
[0017]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described.
Embodiment 1 FIG.
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing a deceased person information management system to which a deceased person information management apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is applied. The terminal device 2 is the Internet, and the reference numeral 3 is a deceased information management device that manages deceased information and distributes the deceased information to the terminal device 1 as needed.
[0018]
FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing a deceased person information management apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 11 denotes a transmitting / receiving unit that receives a deceased person information storage request, a distribution request, and the like from the terminal device 1 via the Internet 2. , 12 is an information organizing section (information organizing means) for organizing the deceased information according to the age of the deceased when the transmitting / receiving section 11 receives the deceased information storing request and receives the deceased information, and 13 is organized by the information organizing section 12. When the transmission / reception unit 11 receives a distribution request for deceased information and receives age information indicating the age of the distribution target, the database (storage means) 14, which is a recording medium for storing deceased information by age of the deceased, A search unit that searches the database 13 for deceased information of that age using the age information as a key, and a delivery unit 15 that delivers the deceased information searched for by the search unit 14 to the terminal device 1. Note that a delivery unit includes the search unit 14 and the delivery unit 15.
[0019]
Next, the operation will be described.
For example, if a contract is made between the management company that manages the deceased information management device 3 and the bereaved family to manage the deceased information, the user ID and password used when accessing the deceased information management device 3 from the management company Is provided to the bereaved.
When the bereaved family permits, for example, the disclosure of the deceased information to friends and interested persons of the deceased, the user ID and the password are also provided to the friends of the deceased.
[0020]
When the bereaved family operates the terminal device 1 at home and displays, for example, a homepage of the management company and inputs a user ID and a password from the homepage, the terminal device 1 at home changes the deceased information management device 3 via the Internet 2. Connected to the terminal device 1 at home to access the deceased information management device 3.
[0021]
When the home terminal device 1 and the deceased information management device 3 are connected, a request for storing deceased information is transmitted from the home terminal device 1 to the deceased information management device 3. A transmission permission signal for permitting transmission of information is transmitted to the terminal device 1.
When the terminal device 1 receives the transmission permission signal from the deceased information management device 3, the bereaved operates the terminal device 1 to transmit the deceased information to the deceased information management device 3. However, when transmitting the deceased information, age information indicating to which age of the deceased the deceased information belongs is also transmitted.
[0022]
Here, as the deceased information, for example, there is the following.
(1) Audio / video records such as photographs, video tapes, cassette tapes, etc. (2) Resumes, various certificates (diplomas, qualifications, etc.), medal records, diplomas, autobiography, wills, diaries, student notes, etc. Records of clothes, ornaments, watches, etc., and records of the manufacturer and model names of the goods.
When the transmitting and receiving unit 11 of the deceased information management device 3 receives the deceased information and the age information from the terminal device 1, the transmitting and receiving unit 11 outputs the deceased information and the age information to the information organizing unit 12.
When the information organizing unit 12 of the deceased information management device 3 receives the deceased information and the age information from the transmission / reception unit 11, the folder corresponding to the age of the deceased is prepared in the database 13, so that the folder corresponding to the age information is stored. Select and store the deceased person information in the folder. Needless to say, age-specific folders are prepared for each deceased person.
As a result, the recording of the deceased information is completed, and thereafter, the bereaved family does not need to directly manage the deceased information.
[0024]
Next, when the home terminal device 1 and the deceased information management device 3 are connected to each other, a transmission request for deceased information is transmitted from the home terminal device 1 to the deceased information management device 3. 11 transmits to the terminal device 1 a transmission request for age information indicating the age of the distribution target.
When the terminal device 1 receives the transmission request of the age information from the deceased information management device 3, the bereaved operates the terminal device 1 and transmits the ages information indicating the age of the distribution target to the deceased information management device 3.
[0025]
Receiving the age information from the terminal device 1, the transmission / reception unit 11 of the deceased information management device 3 outputs the age information to the search unit 14.
Upon receiving the age information from the transmission / reception unit 11, the search unit 14 of the deceased information management device 3 selects a folder corresponding to the age information from the folders prepared in the database 13, and extracts the deceased information from the folder. Lead.
When the retrieval unit 14 reads the deceased information, the distribution unit 15 of the deceased information management device 3 distributes the deceased information to the terminal device 1 that has requested the distribution.
[0026]
As is clear from the above, according to the first embodiment, the information organizing unit 12 organizes the deceased information according to the age of the deceased, and the distribution unit 15 is configured to distribute the deceased information according to the age. And the like, which can quickly deliver the deceased person information of the desired age.
This allows the deceased to promptly display a photograph or video of the deceased when necessary, such as when the acquaintance of the deceased suddenly visits without managing the deceased's information.
[0027]
Embodiment 2 FIG.
In the first embodiment, the information arranging unit 12 organizes the deceased person's information by age and the distribution unit 15 distributes the deceased information by age. The information may be arranged, and the distribution unit 15 may distribute the deceased person information at the disclosure allowable level corresponding to the distribution request source.
[0028]
Specifically, it is as follows.
When the home terminal device 1 and the deceased information management device 3 are connected, a request for storing deceased information is transmitted from the home terminal device 1 to the deceased information management device 3. A transmission permission signal for permitting transmission of information is transmitted to the terminal device 1.
When the terminal device 1 receives the transmission permission signal from the deceased information management device 3, the bereaved operates the terminal device 1 to transmit the deceased information to the deceased information management device 3. However, when the deceased information is transmitted, level information indicating the permissible level of disclosure of the deceased information is also transmitted.
Here, the disclosure permission level is a criterion for distinguishing a distribution request source that permits the disclosure of deceased information. For example, if the distribution request source is a relative, disclosure of the deceased information is permitted. Stakeholders (for example, employees of a company relating to the deceased) have criteria such as refusal to disclose deceased information.
[0029]
Upon receiving the deceased information and the level information from the terminal device 1, the transmitting and receiving unit 11 of the deceased information management device 3 outputs the deceased information and the level information to the information organizing unit 12.
When receiving the deceased information and the level information from the transmitting and receiving unit 11, the information organizing unit 12 of the deceased information management device 3 prepares a folder corresponding to the disclosure allowable level in the database 13, and stores the folder corresponding to the level information. Select and store the deceased person information in the folder. Needless to say, a folder for each disclosure permission level is prepared for each deceased person.
As a result, the recording of the deceased information is completed, and thereafter, the bereaved family does not need to directly manage the deceased information.
[0030]
Next, when the home terminal device 1 and the deceased information management device 3 are connected to each other, a transmission request for deceased information is transmitted from the home terminal device 1 to the deceased information management device 3. 11 receives the deceased person information distribution request.
When the transmitting / receiving unit 11 receives the distribution request of the deceased information, the search unit 14 of the deceased information management device 3 determines the qualification of the distribution request source (from the user ID transmitted when the terminal device 1 logs in to the deceased information management device 3). For example, bereaved family members, relatives, friends, and interested parties) are determined.
[0031]
Then, the search unit 14 of the deceased information management device 3 selects a folder according to the qualification of the distribution request source, and reads the deceased information from the folder. For example, if the qualification of the distribution requester is a bereaved or relative, the deceased information will be read from all folders, but if the qualification of the distribution requester is a friend, only the folder at the level that allows friends to disclose Lead deceased information.
When the retrieval unit 14 reads the deceased information, the distribution unit 15 of the deceased information management device 3 distributes the deceased information to the terminal device 1 that has requested the distribution.
[0032]
As is clear from the above, according to the second embodiment, the information organizing unit 12 organizes the deceased person information according to the permissible disclosure level, and the distribution unit 15 distributes the deceased person information at the permissible disclosure level corresponding to the distribution request source. With such a configuration, there is an effect that private information of the deceased can be protected.
[0033]
Embodiment 3 FIG.
In the first and second embodiments, although not specifically mentioned, the deceased person information stored in the database 13 may be searched for and distributed for the deceased person information that matches a predetermined search condition.
Specifically, when the terminal device 1 transmits a request for distribution of deceased information to the deceased information management device 3, the terminal device 1 transmits a search condition indicating desired deceased information to the deceased information management device 3. For example, when a distribution of a photograph of clothing is desired, “clothing” is transmitted as a search condition.
When the transmitting / receiving unit 11 receives a search condition from the terminal device 1, the search unit 14 of the deceased information management device 3 searches for deceased information that matches the search condition.
Thereby, there is an effect that desired deceased person information can be promptly distributed.
[0034]
Embodiment 4 FIG.
FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing a deceased person information management system to which a deceased person information management apparatus according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention is applied. In the figure, the same reference numerals as those in FIG. .
Reference numeral 21 denotes an ossuary and reference numeral 22 denotes a paulownia box (an assemblage storage body) for storing an urn in which the remains of the deceased are stored. The paulownia box 22 is stored in a shelf-type storage or a locker-type storage. Reference numeral 23 denotes a prayer room in the ossuary 21, reference numeral 24 denotes a prayer table in the prayer room 23 in which the paulownia box 22 is placed, and reference numeral 25 denotes a camera that images the paulownia box 22 placed in the prayer table 24.
[0035]
Next, the operation will be described.
In the first to third embodiments, the case where the deceased information management device 3 distributes the deceased information to the terminal device 1 has been described. The paulownia box 22 storing the remains of the paulownia box may be imaged, and the video of the paulownia box 22 may be distributed to the terminal device 1.
[0036]
That is, when the ashes are laid in the ossuary 21 and the memorial service of the 49th or the third anniversary is performed, it is general that the bereaved or relatives go to the ossuary 21 and participate in the memorial service. is there.
However, when a relative lives in a distant place or is elderly, it may be difficult to go to the ossuary 21.
Therefore, in the fourth embodiment, it is possible to participate in the memorial service while staying at home.
[0037]
Specifically, when the terminal device 1 at home and the deceased information management device 3 are connected to each other, when the terminal device 1 at home transmits a request for distribution of the ashes video to the deceased information management device 3, The transmission / reception unit 11 receives a request for distribution of the ashes video.
When the transmitting / receiving unit 11 receives the request for distribution of the ashes video from the terminal device 1, the distribution unit 15 of the deceased information management device 3 controls a moving device (not shown) and is placed in a shelf-type storage or a locker-type storage. The paulownia box 22 is moved to the prayer table 24 in the prayer room 23.
[0038]
When the paulownia box 22 is placed on the prayer table 24, the distribution unit 15 of the deceased information management device 3 images the paulownia box 22 using the camera 25 and distributes the video of the paulownia box 22 to the terminal device 1. . At this time, the video of the participant of the memorial service may be distributed together.
As a result, the image of the paulownia box 22 is displayed on the screen of the terminal device 1, so that it is possible to participate in the law or the like while staying at home.
[0039]
When distributing the video of the paulownia box 22 to the terminal device 1, the distribution unit 15 of the deceased information management device 3 creates a solemn atmosphere, such as a heavenly landscape or a religious painting, as the background video of the paulownia box 22. The effect video may be distributed. In addition, sound effects such as chanting and hymns may be distributed. Further, the deceased person information stored in the database 13 may be distributed together.
As a result, it is possible to increase the sense of reality participating in the memorial service and the like.
[0040]
In the fourth embodiment, a moving device (not shown) is controlled to move a paulownia box 22 stored in a shelf-type storage or a locker-type storage to a prayer table 24 in a prayer room 23. However, it is also possible to control a moving device (not shown) to move the camera 25 in front of the paulownia box 22 stored in a shelf-type storage or a locker-type storage.
[0041]
Embodiment 5 FIG.
In the fourth embodiment, an example in which the video of the paulownia box 22 is delivered to the terminal device 1 has been described. However, when the video of the paulownia box 22 is delivered, advice information on the progress of the ceremony may be delivered.
Thereby, as shown in FIG. 4, for example, advice information indicating the timing of the palming can be displayed on the screen of the terminal device 1.
Further, when the video of the paulownia box 22 is distributed, the remaining time of the text and the ceremony can be displayed on the screen of the terminal device 1 by distributing the remaining time of the text and the ceremony.
[0042]
Embodiment 6 FIG.
In the fourth embodiment, the case where the image of the paulownia box 22 is distributed to the terminal device 1 has been described. However, when a virtual graveyard is created on the Internet and the image of the paulownia box 22 is distributed, the image of the virtual graveyard is The video of the box 22 may be synthesized, and the synthesized image may be distributed to the terminal device 1.
As a result, the sense of reality participating in the memorial service, visiting the grave, and the like can be enhanced. If the background of the virtual graveyard is changed according to the season, the sense of reality can be further enhanced.
[0043]
In addition, when the delivery unit 15 of the deceased information management device 3 not only distributes the composite image to the terminal device 1 but also receives the memorial service request from the terminal device 1, the virtual human is offered to the virtual graveyard (for example, , Flowers, and incense) may be combined with an image of the paulownia box 22 and delivered to the terminal device 1.
Thereby, an atmosphere such as visiting a grave is created, so that psychological satisfaction can be obtained.
[0044]
Embodiment 7 FIG.
In the first to sixth embodiments, although not particularly mentioned, a plurality of databases 13 are prepared, each database 13 is installed in a different place, and the information organizing device 12 stores the deceased information in the plurality of databases 13. You may do so.
As a result, even if one database 13 breaks down and the deceased person information is lost, the other database 13 can back up the deceased person information. This has the effect that information can be stored permanently.
[0045]
Embodiment 8 FIG.
In the above-described first to seventh embodiments, the case where the bereaved family makes a contract with the management company is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the deceased may make a contract with the management company during his or her lifetime. In this case, information distribution may be started during the lifetime.
In addition, deceased information of successive deceased persons including the ancestors of the deceased may be managed, or a household figure or the like may be managed as the deceased information.
[0046]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the deceased person information is arranged and stored in the storage unit, and when the distribution request of the deceased information is received, the deceased person information stored in the storage unit is distributed. Thus, there is an effect that desired deceased person information can be promptly distributed.
[0047]
According to the present invention, since the information organizing means arranges the deceased information by age of the deceased and the distribution means distributes the deceased information by age, the deceased information of the age desired by the bereaved family or the like can be promptly distributed. There is an effect that can be done.
[0048]
According to the present invention, when the age information indicating the age of the distribution target is received, the deceased information of the age indicated by the age information is configured to be delivered, so that the deceased information of the age desired by the bereaved family or the like is quickly delivered. There are effects that can be.
[0049]
According to the present invention, the information organizing means organizes the deceased person information for each disclosure allowable level, and the distribution means distributes the deceased person information at the disclosure allowable level corresponding to the distribution request source. There is an effect that can be protected.
[0050]
According to the present invention, among the deceased information stored in the storage unit, the deceased information matching the predetermined search condition is searched and distributed, so that the desired deceased information can be promptly distributed. There is an effect that can be done.
[0051]
According to the present invention, when a distribution request of a remains image is received, an image of the remains storing the remains of the deceased is taken, and the image of the remains is delivered. Without having to do so, there is the effect of being able to participate in legal requirements.
[0052]
According to the present invention, when distributing the image of the ashes storage body, the deceased person information stored in the storage means is configured to be distributed together, so that it is possible to enhance the sense of reality participating in the legal memorial service and the like. effective.
[0053]
According to the present invention, when distributing the video of the ashes storage body, the effect video or the sound is configured to be simultaneously distributed, so that it is possible to enhance the sense of reality participating in the legal memorial service and the like.
[0054]
According to the present invention, when distributing the video of the ashes storage body, the configuration is such that the advice information relating to the progress of the ceremony is distributed. Therefore, for example, there is an effect that it is possible to instruct the timing of the palm joint.
[0055]
According to the present invention, since the image of the ashes storage body is combined with the image of the virtual graveyard and the combined image is delivered, the effect of increasing the sense of reality participating in the memorial service, visiting the grave, etc. can be enhanced. is there.
[0056]
According to the present invention, when a memorial service request is received from the distribution request source, the image of the ashes storage body is combined with the image showing that the virtual human is turning the offering to the virtual graveyard. As a result, an effect of enhancing psychological satisfaction can be obtained.
[0057]
According to the present invention, since the storage means is configured to record the deceased information on a plurality of recording media, it is possible to permanently save important deceased information without performing maintenance by a bereaved or the like who is unfamiliar with the machine. effective.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing a deceased information management system to which a deceased information management device according to a first embodiment of the present invention is applied;
FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram illustrating a deceased information management apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing a deceased information management system to which a deceased information management device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention is applied;
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen of a terminal device.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 terminal device, 2 Internet, 3 deceased information management device, 11 transmitting / receiving unit, 12 information organizing unit (information organizing unit), 13 database (storage unit), 14 search unit (distributing unit), 15 distribution unit (distributing unit), 21 ossuary, 22 paulownia box (remains of ashes), 23 prayer room, 24 prayer table, 25 cameras.

Claims (12)

Information collecting means for collecting information on the deceased, arranging the deceased information, storing means for storing the deceased information arranged by the information organizing means, and receiving the distribution request of the deceased information, are stored in the storing means. And a distribution means for distributing the deceased person information. 2. The deceased information management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information organizing means arranges the deceased information by age of the deceased person, and the distribution means distributes the deceased information by age. 3. The deceased person information management device according to claim 2, wherein the distribution means, when receiving the age information indicating the age of the distribution target, distributes the deceased person information of the age indicated by the date information. 2. The deceased person information management device according to claim 1, wherein the information organizing unit arranges the deceased person information according to the disclosure allowable level, and the distribution unit distributes the deceased person information of the disclosure allowable level corresponding to the distribution request source. The deceased information management device according to claim 1, wherein the distribution unit searches for and distributes the deceased information that matches a predetermined search condition from among the deceased information stored in the storage unit. 2. The deceased person information management system according to claim 1, wherein the distribution unit, upon receiving a request for distributing the ashes of the ashes, captures an image of the assault containing the ashes of the deceased and distributes the image of the ashes. apparatus. 7. The deceased person information managing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the distributing means distributes the deceased information stored in the storing means when distributing the video of the ashes storage body. 7. The deceased person information management device according to claim 6, wherein the distribution means simultaneously distributes an effect image or a sound effect when distributing the image of the ashes storage body. 7. The deceased person information management device according to claim 6, wherein the distribution means distributes advice information regarding the progress of the ceremony when distributing the video of the ashes storage body. 7. The deceased person information management device according to claim 6, wherein the distribution unit combines the image of the virtual graveyard with the image of the ashes storage body, and distributes the composite image. 11. The delivery means, upon receiving a memorial service request from a delivery request source, combines the image of the ashes storage body with an image showing that a virtual human is turning his offering to the virtual graveyard. Deceased information management device. The deceased information management device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the storage unit records the deceased information on a plurality of recording media.

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