JP2010061294A - Home health management room - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a room for exercise in association with general house equipment and a function as a trainer in a training gym for regular exercise. <P>SOLUTION: This room R has a wash zone Z1 with a washstand 11 installed therein, and an exercise zone Z2 with sports equipment installed therein. The wash zone Z1 and the exercise zone Z2 are connected without a partition. In the wash zone Z1, a measurement means 17 measuring biological information of a user is installed. The biological information measured by the measurement means 17 is input to an instruction information generation device. Instruction information necessary for physical management is generated in the instruction information generation device. The instruction information generated by the instruction information generation device is presented to operation display devices 22a, 22b. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a residential health care room provided in a house for the purpose of health management and maintenance.

  In recent years, interest in health has increased, and the need for exercise to maintain health has been proposed. While attending a training gym has the advantage of being able to do appropriate exercises under the guidance of a trainer, it is necessary to go to the training gym and also like training wear and training shoes Since it is necessary to carry the equipment, there is a drawback that it is not possible to exercise easily on a daily basis.

  On the other hand, if you exercise with a health appliance or watch an image that indicates exercise in your home, you can easily exercise, but you should continue exercise in your home. The current situation is difficult.

  The reason why it is difficult to continue exercise at home is that it is difficult to obtain a space for exercise in general households and the motivation for exercise is weak.

  In short, the former means that there are few houses with a dedicated space for exercise. Therefore, if exercise equipment is used for exercise, the exercise equipment must be moved between the place where it is exercised and the place where it is stored every time it is exercised. It is not possible to exercise easily. In addition, wooden flooring is easily damaged by the friction and sweat that accompanies exercise, so it is necessary to lay an exercise mat during exercise, which is one of the reasons why it is not easy to exercise. .

  The latter is, in other words, that there is no trainer for home exercise. In general, the effects of exercise are not immediate and can be obtained gradually by continuation. Therefore, it is not possible to judge the suitability of the exercises performed at home, and it is apt to exercise excessively assuming that the exercise is mild. Resulting in inconvenience that it is difficult to continue exercise due to fatigue or muscle pain.

  In order to prevent such inconveniences, it is necessary to objectively evaluate the suitability of the exercise being performed, and to suit the individual so that there is no excess or deficiency in the magnitude and amount of exercise during exercise. It is necessary to teach appropriate exercise. It is also necessary to force exercise with moderate encouragement and encouragement. In the case of a training gym, the trainer responds to these matters, but when exercising at home, it is difficult to continue these exercises because these matters cannot be dealt with.

  In order to solve the former problem, it is considered to provide a space dedicated to exercise in the house. For example, in the resort room described in Patent Document 1, a pool and a shower box are installed in a simple building juxtaposed to a general house, and training is performed by installing a cover panel on the upper surface of the pool and installing exercise equipment. It is described that it is used as a room. By using this resort room, it is possible to secure a space mainly used for exercise in a general house.

Moreover, as in Patent Document 2, by forming a deck and a fence in the external space of the house, an exercise apparatus is installed on the deck to secure a dedicated space for exercise, and any position of the deck There has also been proposed a bathtub and shower pan. Similarly to the one described in Patent Document 1, the one described in Patent Document 2 is provided with a space dedicated to exercise in a general house, and solves the former problem.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 63-151763 JP-A-7-279445

  However, neither of Patent Documents 1 and 2 can still solve the latter problem, that is, the problem of the absence of a trainer.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned reasons, and its purpose is to provide a dedicated space for exercise in association with equipment provided in a general house, and a function of acting as a trainer in a training gym It is to provide a residential health care room that makes it possible to make exercises in the home a habit.

  The invention of claim 1 has a wash zone in which a wash basin is installed and an exercise zone in which exercise equipment is installed, and the wash zone and exercise zone are continuously formed in one room without partitioning. A measuring means for measuring the biological information of a user who is arranged, an instruction information generating device for generating instruction information necessary for physical management from the biological information measured by the measuring means, and an instruction information generating device arranged in the exercise zone And a first presentation device that receives and presents the instruction information.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the invention, when the instruction information is generated by the instruction information generating device, a notification means for instructing movement to the exercise zone is provided in the room. .

  According to a third aspect of the invention, in the first or second aspect of the invention, the instruction information generated in the instruction information generating apparatus and presented to the first presentation apparatus includes an exercise condition using the exercise equipment. And

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the first to third aspects, the wash zone receives instruction information generated by a hydration device that supplies drinking water and the instruction information generation device. A second presentation device for presentation, wherein the instruction information presented to the second presentation device includes a hydration instruction by the hydration device.

  In the invention of claim 5, in the invention of claim 4, the hydration device is characterized in that at least one of the hydrogen ion concentration and the hardness of the drinking water is adjusted by instruction information from the instruction information generating device. .

  In invention of Claim 6, in the invention in any one of Claims 1-5, the bathroom formed continuously in both the said wash zone and the said exercise zone, and at least one of the bathtub and the shower was installed as a bathroom facility It has a zone, and the bathroom zone is formed in one room together with the wash zone and the exercise zone.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the sixth aspect of the invention, a movement instructing device is provided that instructs the wash zone, the exercise zone, and the bathroom zone to be used in this order.

  In the invention of claim 8, in the invention of claim 6 or 7, the bathroom zone further includes a water supply device for supplying water to the bathroom facility, and the water supply device has at least one of hydrogen ion concentration and hardness of the water to be supplied. It is adjusted according to the instruction information from the instruction information generating device.

  According to the configuration of the first aspect of the present invention, the wash zone and the exercise zone are provided in one room without partitioning, and exercise equipment is arranged in the exercise zone, so that a dedicated space for exercise is secured. Therefore, there is no need for preparations before exercising, and it is possible to easily perform exercising without having to be ready before exercising. That is, the barrier to doing exercise is reduced. In addition, since the wash zone and exercise zone are continuous without partitioning, the wash zone is a place to use every day, so if you use the wash zone, the user will naturally pay attention to the exercise zone, and Motivation of exercise by a sense of duty etc. is made by consciousness working every day.

  Moreover, the wash zone is provided with measuring means for measuring the biological information of the user, and the exercise zone is provided with a first presentation device that presents the instruction information generated by the instruction information generating device based on the biological information. Therefore, it is possible to present instruction information necessary for physical management of individual users according to the biological information measured when the wash zone is used.

  Here, the biological information measured by the measuring means includes, for example, body weight, height, heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, complexion, fatigue level, maximum exertion power of a specific muscle, and range of motion of a specific joint. , Endurance, etc. may be included.

  By the way, if the role of the trainer is analyzed as a function, a function for observing or measuring the biological information of the user objectively, and an exercise menu that provides an appropriate load amount and exercise amount for each person based on the observed or measured biological information. It can be said that it has a function to create and a function to encourage and encourage the exerciser to manage the exercise menu and to exercise the exercise menu safely.

  Therefore, the instruction information includes instruction information for prompting exercise and instruction information for encouragement during exercise, in addition to the exercise condition generated based on the biological information.

  As mentioned above, by forming a dedicated space for exercise in the house, you can easily exercise, and the exercise zone is continuous with the wash zone, so it is accompanied by the daily act of washing As the consciousness of exercise comes to work, and appropriate exercise is instructed based on the user's daily biological information, it is possible to do exercise without excess and deficiency as if there is a dedicated trainer As a result, it becomes possible to make exercise in the home a habit and to exercise continuously.

  According to the configuration of the invention of claim 2, when there is a person in the room forming the wash zone and the exercise zone, if the instruction information for the user is generated, the notification means moves to the exercise zone. The user will be encouraged to exercise. In addition, the instruction | indication by an alerting | reporting means is produced | generated as instruction information in an instruction information generation apparatus.

  According to the configuration of the invention of claim 3, since the exercise condition created based on the user's biological information is presented to the first presentation device, the user does not exercise himself / herself but the appropriate exercise condition It becomes possible to do exercise without excess and deficiency. In other words, even if you are exercising time-consuming exercises, you can continue exercising without any anxiety, and there may be a shortage of exercise, or it may be difficult to continue exercising due to excessive exercise Can be prevented.

  According to the configuration of the invention of claim 4, a hydration device for a user to replenish water is provided in the wash zone, and an instruction is given to the second presentation device regarding water replenishment, so before and after exercise. When the wash zone is used, replenishment of water is instructed, and deficiency of water during and after exercise can be prevented.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the drinking water supplied from the hydration device is adjusted in hydrogen ion concentration and hardness by the instruction information generated based on the user's biological information. Therefore, it is possible to provide potable water with adjusted hydrogen ion concentration and hardness so as to improve the health of the user.

  According to the configuration of the invention of claim 6, by providing the bathroom zone continuously to the wash zone and the exercise zone, it is possible to immediately sweat in the bathroom zone after exercise in the exercise zone, Undressing and dressing when using the bathroom zone can be done in the wash zone. Furthermore, if biological information is measured in the wash zone in a state close to nakedness, accurate biological information can be measured with less influence of clothing.

  According to the configuration of the invention of claim 7, after measuring biological information in the wash zone, exercise based on the measurement result is performed in the exercise zone, and sweat and sebum secreted by the exercise are washed out in the bathroom zone. If you have a bathtub in the zone, you can also expect a cool-down effect to relax muscles after exercising by soaking in cold water.

  According to the configuration of the invention of claim 8, in the water supply apparatus for supplying water to a bathroom facility such as a bathtub or a shower, at least one of hydrogen ion concentration and hardness can be adjusted. Alkaline water is supplied to facilitate cleaning of sebum, and electrolytic acid water can be supplied to showers bathed in hot water to expect bactericidal and astringent effects. Alternatively, supply water to the shower with low hardness water to improve the foaming of soap and shampoo, and supply water to the bathtub with high hardness water to suppress bacterial growth in the bathtub. Can do. In addition, since the hydrogen ion concentration and hardness are adjusted based on biological information measured in the wash zone, depending on the user's physical condition, etc., the electrolytic alkaline water with a slimy feeling can be used to enhance the relaxation effect, or the refreshing feeling due to the tightening It is possible to enhance the refreshing effect with some electrolytic acid water.

  The residential health care room described in the present embodiment is configured as one room R in the house, as shown in FIG. In general housing, there are cases where a unit bath is provided in a single room by integrating a bathroom such as a basin and a bathroom such as a bathtub or shower, but usually a bathroom is provided. In many cases, the bathroom and the bathroom provided with bathroom facilities are configured as separate rooms. Moreover, the washroom and the bathroom are provided adjacent to each other, and the washroom is used for undressing and dressing.

  In this embodiment, the wash zone Z1 in which the wash equipment including the wash basin 11 is installed, the exercise zone Z2 in which the exercise equipment 21 is installed, and the bathroom zone Z3 in which the bathtub 31 is installed are provided in one room R. This room R is provided with a waterproof pan in the bathroom zone Z3, and the wall material and ceiling material are waterproof, and also in the wash zone Z1 and exercise zone Z2, the floor material, wall material and ceiling material are highly humid. The specification corresponding to is adopted. In the illustrated example, the entrance E to the room R is provided on the side wall of the exercise zone Z2, but the entrance E may be provided at other sites such as the wash zone Z1.

  The wash basin 11 arranged in the wash zone Z1 includes a counter 12, and a wash bowl 13 and a currant 14 are arranged on the counter 12. The counter 12 shown in the figure is formed in an L-shape straddling two wall surfaces forming the corner of the wash zone Z1, and the wash bowl 13 is formed at a portion along one wall surface. In addition, a display operation device 16 described later is provided on the other wall surface provided with the counter 12 also as a makeup mirror.

  The counter 12 is also provided with a water replenishing device 15 including an electrolyzed water generating device that supplies water by diverting from a water supply pipe to the currant 14. The hydration device 15 has a function of adding alkaline components and calcium minerals while generating alkaline ionized water and acidic water by electrolyzing tap water. The hydration device 15 can adjust the hydrogen ion concentration of the drinking water (mainly electrolytic alkaline water) to be discharged by changing the electrical conditions at the time of electrolysis, and by adjusting the amount of water to be electrolyzed. It is possible to adjust the hardness of the drinking water to be discharged. The hydration device 15 only needs to be able to adjust at least one of the hydrogen ion concentration and the hardness.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the display operation device (second presentation device) 16 includes a display device 42 that displays an image on the back surface of the half mirror 41, and a front surface (surface exposed to the wash zone Z <b> 1) side of the half mirror 41. A position sensor 43 that measures the position of an object existing within the measurement area Ds defined along the front surface of the half mirror 41, and display coordinates in which the position of the object measured by the position sensor 43 is set on the screen of the display device 42 Coordinate conversion means 44 for converting the coordinate position of the system.

  As the display device 42, it is desirable to use a self-luminous flat panel display such as a plasma display for the purpose of reducing the installation space. However, by arranging a diffuse transmission plate (not shown) on the back surface of the half mirror 41 and arranging a projector (not shown) using the diffusion transmission plate as a screen behind the half mirror 41, the projector It is also possible to use a diffusion transmission plate as the display device 42. The image displayed on the display device 42 can be viewed from the wash zone Z <b> 1 through the half mirror 41. The front surface of the half mirror 41 is used as a makeup mirror.

  The position sensor 43 is disposed on the frame member or the ceiling surrounding the half mirror 41 above the half mirror 41, and sweeps the light beam Lb in the measurement area Ds set along the front surface of the half mirror 41. By detecting the reflected light of Lb, it has a function of obtaining the position of an object existing in the measurement area Ds. The measurement area Ds has a predetermined width in front of the half mirror 41, and the light beam Lb is formed in a band shape having a width in the front-rear direction so that an object existing within this width can be detected. . The light beam Lb is swept in a fan-shaped range with the arrangement position of the position sensor 43 as the center, and when the position sensor 43 detects an object by reflected light, the light beam Lb has a sweep direction θ and a distance r to the object. The position of the object is specified by the represented two-dimensional polar coordinates (r, θ). As an example, this type of position sensor 43 can use an angular resolution of about 0.5 degrees, a distance resolution of about 1 mm, and a scan time of about 0.1 s.

  The light beam Lb is swept by using a rotating polygon mirror or a vibrating mirror, and the distance r to the object is obtained by using a triangulation technique, or the time difference between light and light (light light and light) by the time-of-flight method. Calculated based on flight time). When using the triangulation technique, a light pattern formed by irradiating an object with the light beam Lb is imaged on a light receiving surface of a position sensor such as a PSD or a linear image sensor, and the light pattern is connected. The distance to the object is obtained using the image position. In addition, for the measurement of the time difference between light transmission and reception, a technique for directly measuring the time difference by intermittently sending light, and projecting intensity-modulated light whose intensity changes in a sine wave or sawtooth shape over time A known technique such as a technique for detecting the phase difference between light transmission and reception in place of the time difference is used.

  The position sensor 43 described above is for obtaining a two-dimensional position in the measurement area Ds formed along the front surface of the half mirror 41, and for obtaining the three-dimensional position of the object in front of the half mirror 41. Also good. When detecting a three-dimensional position, a stereo image technique using parallax of a plurality of TV cameras, the intensity-modulated light described above, and an area image sensor (for example, a two-dimensional CCD image sensor) are used. A distance image may be generated using a technique that receives reflected light and obtains a phase difference between light projection and reception for each pixel.

  In the present embodiment, the position sensor 43 constitutes a pointing device that specifies the position of the display device 42 on the screen. That is, by associating the position of an object such as a hand or a pointing stick with the coordinate position of the screen of the display device 42, the position of the display device 42 on the screen can be designated by the object. In order to enable this operation, the position of the object obtained in the sensor coordinate system set in the position sensor 43 by the coordinate conversion means 44 using a computer is the coordinate position of the display coordinate system set in the display device 42. Is converted to

  By the way, the image displayed on the screen of the display device 42 includes an image generated by a computer constituting an instruction information generation device 50 (see FIG. 2) for generating instruction information described later, a television receiver, and a DVD player. There are images output from video equipment such as the above or images acquired through the Internet. In the following, the means realized by a computer for generating the former image (the image is generated by executing the program) will be referred to as an image generating means 45, and an image for displaying the latter image on the display device 42 is provided. Various devices are collectively referred to as an image providing unit 46.

  The former image generated by the image generation unit 45 can include a specific image (image) such as an icon. When the position of an object overlaps the image (that is, obtained by the coordinate conversion unit 44). When the position of the object in the display coordinate system falls within a predetermined range set for the image, the computer can start the program associated with the image. Functions such as clicking, double-clicking, dragging, and dropping with the mouse can be assigned to the image as a response when the positions of the objects overlap.

  For example, when an object is withdrawn from the measurement area Ds within a specified click time after the object overlaps the image, it is regarded as a click or double click operation, and the state where the object overlaps the image is longer than the specified drag time. Then, it can be regarded as a drag operation, the image can be moved following the movement of the object, and a function assignment such as a drop operation can be performed when the object is moved out of the measurement area Ds after the drag.

  The image generated by the image generating unit 45 and the image provided from the image providing unit 46 are input to the superimposing unit 47, and the superimposing unit 47 displays the image provided from the image providing unit 46 on the display device 42. When being displayed on the screen, the image generated by the image generation means 45 can be displayed in a superimpose manner.

  The image generation unit 45 can instruct the image providing unit 46 to select an image. That is, by generating a graphic image associated with the operation of the image providing unit 46 and starting a program associated with the graphic image by operating an object, various instructions can be given to the image providing unit 46.

  As described above, interactive operation is possible by using a graphic image and an object. Therefore, by moving the object in front of the half mirror 41, for example, if the image is a television broadcast, Operations such as adjusting the volume (not shown, but a speaker is placed near the display device 42) can be performed. For images of a DVD player, in addition to playback and stop operations, chapter selection, etc. Operation becomes possible. Alternatively, when connected to the Internet, various buttons can be operated while an image is displayed on the display device 42 using a browser function.

  By the way, various measuring means 17 for measuring the biological information of the user are arranged in the wash zone Z1. Examples of biological information measured by the measuring means 17 include body weight, body composition (body fat percentage, visceral fat percentage, body moisture percentage), heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and the like. Further, height may be measured by using a distance image, a physical condition index may be measured from a facial color or expression by using a color image, or blood flow may be measured by near infrared rays. Furthermore, in exercise zone Z2, the maximum exertion force of a specific muscle, the range of motion of a specific joint, endurance, etc. may be measured by using an appropriate instrument. Further, in the wash zone Z1, by using a TV camera as the measuring means 17, an individual can be specified by face recognition technology.

  The biological information measured by the measuring means 17 is input to the instruction information generating device 50 as shown in FIG. In FIG. 2, as a measuring means 17 for measuring biological information, a weight sensor 17a for measuring body weight, a heart rate sensor 17b for detecting heart rate, a blood pressure sensor 17c for measuring blood pressure, and an image for capturing a user's face. Although only the sensor (TV camera) 17d is illustrated, when measuring various biological information described above, a sensor corresponding to each biological information is provided.

  As the weight sensor 17a, for example, a sensor that automatically measures body weight (the body fat percentage, visceral fat percentage, body moisture percentage, etc.) when standing in front of the wash bowl 13 can be used. In this way, if the biological information is automatically measured during the daily action in the wash zone Z1, the user is automatically measured without being conscious of the biological information. Also, for biological information that is difficult to measure by non-contact such as blood pressure, the measuring instrument is used daily by placing the measuring instrument in the wash zone Z1, and this type of biological information It leads to the habit of measuring.

  As the heart rate sensor 17b and blood pressure sensor 17c, a general sphygmomanometer having a cuff band may be used. By arranging the cuff band in the wash zone Z1, measurement is not time-consuming, and blood pressure and the like are measured on a daily basis. The habit of doing is possible.

  The input device 18 shown in FIG. 2 may use the function of the display operation device 16 described above. For the user specified by the image from the image sensor 17d, information (gender, age, etc.) necessary for personal identification and biological information (existing illness, etc.) to be supplementarily input can be input from the input device 18. .

  The instruction information generating device 50 includes a sensor input unit 51 serving as an interface for connecting the above-described measuring means (weight sensor 17a, heart rate sensor 17b...) 17, and the biological information measured by the measuring means 17 A user information storage unit 52 that stores information input from the input device 18 is provided. Of the information input to the instruction information generating device 50 through the sensor input unit 51, the user's face information acquired by the image sensor 17d is used by the analysis unit 53 to identify an individual using face authentication technology. The information specifying each user input from the apparatus 18 is stored in the user information storage unit 52 in association with the information. Here, the instruction information generating device 50 is provided with a clock unit 59 that counts the current date and time. When information is stored in the user information storage unit 52, the date and time counted by the clock unit 59 is associated. Store. Information stored in the user information storage unit 52 can be displayed on the operation display device 16 as necessary, and daily changes in biological information can be displayed on the operation display device 16.

  The biometric information measured by the measuring means 17 and the information stored in the user information storage unit 52 are input to the analysis unit 53, and the analysis unit 53 collates these information with the knowledge base 54 to obtain the user's information. Perform physical fitness and health assessments. The knowledge base 54 stores a large number of rules that conclude evaluation values related to physical strength and health on the condition of a plurality of types of biological information. The analysis unit 53 collates the biological information obtained from the user with the rules stored in the knowledge base 54, and outputs objective evaluation values for a plurality of types of items related to physical strength and health.

  For example, the range of energy amount that should be consumed by exercise by using body fat percentage, visceral fat percentage and body weight is calculated as an evaluation value, and the load during exercise by using pulse rate, age and blood pressure The range of (strength) and the type of exercise are calculated as evaluation values. Alternatively, the analysis unit 53 obtains the biological information obtained from the sensor input unit 51 and the user information storage unit 52, such as calculating the range of the amount of hydration as an evaluation value by using the body moisture percentage and the body weight. An evaluation value is calculated using information and various rules of the knowledge base 54.

  The evaluation value obtained by the analysis unit 53 is input to the exercise condition creation unit 55 and the water quality condition creation unit 56. The exercise condition creation unit 55 has a function of creating an exercise menu suitable for the user based on the evaluation value obtained by the analysis unit 53. That is, the exercise condition creation unit 55 outputs an exercise menu as instruction information necessary for the user's physical management. For example, an exercise menu is created based on the amount of energy that is preferably consumed among the evaluation values obtained by the analysis unit 53 and the amount of load during exercise. The exercise menu includes the load amount suitable for the user, the type of exercise according to the amount of exercise, the number of times, the time, and the like, and further includes the operating conditions of the exercise equipment 21 arranged in the exercise zone Z2. The exercise equipment 21 will be described later.

  In creating the exercise menu, in addition to the biological information of the user M measured by the measuring means 17, an effort target input by the user using the input device 18 may be referred to. For example, the upper limit, the lower limit, and the standard value of the load amount are set in advance in association with the biological information, and the upper limit, the lower limit, and the standard value for the amount of exercise are defined and registered in the knowledge base 54. When generating exercise conditions based on the measured biometric information of the user, refer to the user's effort goal and set a load or exercise amount higher than the standard value within the range up to the upper limit for highly motivated users It is possible. Also, for users who are less motivated and for users who are more desirable to set the load amount and exercise amount low for medical reasons, the load amount and exercise amount lower than the standard values are set in the range up to the lower limit.

  The water quality condition creation unit 56 generates parameters for determining the hydrogen ion concentration and hardness of the drinking water discharged from the hydration device 15 based on the evaluation value obtained by the analysis unit 53. That is, the water quality condition creating unit 56 outputs a parameter for controlling the hydration device 15 as instruction information necessary for physical management of the user. For example, if the fatigue level is obtained as an evaluation value based on biological information such as facial color or facial expression, parameters are set such that the higher the fatigue level, the higher the hydrogen ion concentration and hardness of the drinking water. Further, when an evaluation value for the degree of bowel movement is obtained by information input from the input device 18 by the user, if the bowel movement is good, adjustment such as lowering the hardness of drinking water is performed. In addition, if the analysis part 53 has obtained the evaluation value of the hydration amount using the body moisture rate and the body weight, it can also instruct the user of the hydration amount.

  When the instruction information is generated in the exercise condition creation unit 55 or the water quality condition creation unit 56, the instruction information generation device 50 outputs instruction information that prompts the user to move from the wash zone Z1 to the exercise zone Z2. And an instruction storage unit 58 for storing instruction information from the exercise condition creation unit 55, the water quality condition creation unit 56, and the movement instruction unit 57. The instruction storage unit 58 stores the instruction information for each user in association with the date and time counted by the clock unit 59 provided in the instruction information generation device 50. Therefore, the date and time when the instruction information is output to the user is stored in the instruction information storage unit 58, and is stored in the instruction information storage unit 58 together with the evaluation value obtained by the analysis unit 53 when the instruction information is generated next time. By using this information, it is possible to generate appropriate instruction information by giving continuity to the instruction information.

  The instruction information from the movement instruction unit 57 is given to a notification device 19 provided at an appropriate position in the room R, and an instruction for urging the user to move from the wash zone Z1 to the exercise zone Z2 is transmitted through the notification device (notification means) 19 to the user. Will be notified. The notification device 19 is normally provided in the wash zone Z1, but since the wash zone Z1 and the exercise zone Z2 are continuous without providing a partition, any exercise zone can be used as long as the notification can be recognized in the wash zone Z1. You may provide the alerting | reporting apparatus 19 in Z2. Further, as the notification device 19, in addition to performing an audible notification by a voice message or the like, it is possible to use a device that illuminates an arrow-like sign and visually promotes movement. Alternatively, the display operation device 16 serving as the second presentation device may also be used as the notification device 19.

  In addition, the instruction | indication of the movement by the alerting | reporting apparatus 19 is performed only when a person exists in the wash zone Z1. In other words, after the biological information is measured by the measuring means 17 in the wash zone Z1, the image sensor 17d provided in the wash zone Z1 is used when the instruction information is generated in the exercise condition creation unit 55 or the water quality condition creation unit 56. When it is confirmed that the corresponding user is in the wash zone Z1 based on the captured image, the instruction information is output from the movement instruction unit 57 to the notification device 19, and the movement from the wash zone Z1 to the exercise zone Z2 is prompted. It is.

  As described above, since the user in the wash zone Z1 is prompted to move to the exercise zone Z2, the user is encouraged to exercise with an appropriate degree of compulsion.

  Incidentally, in the exercise zone Z2, as shown in FIG. 1, in addition to the exercise equipment 21, a display operation device (first presentation device) 22 is arranged. In the illustrated example, two display operation devices 22a and 22b (the reference numeral 22 is used when distinction is unnecessary) are arranged, and each display operation device 22 is the same as the display operation device 16 shown in FIG. It has a configuration. One display operation device 22a is for appearance, and the size of the half mirror 41 is set so that the whole body of the user standing in the exercise zone Z2 can be reflected. The other display operation device 22b is provided mainly for the purpose of exercise only, and the size of the half mirror 41 is usually smaller than that of the half mirror 41 of the display operation device 22a.

  Since the display operation device 22a is also used as a figure, the user stands at a position far from the display operation device 22a. Therefore, it is desirable to use a position sensor 43 that can measure a three-dimensional position. On the other hand, since the display operation device 22b is arranged in the vicinity of the exercise device 21, and the user often exercises at a position close to the display operation device 22b, the position sensor 43 may measure a two-dimensional position. What you can do.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, two types of exercise equipment 21 are arranged in the exercise zone Z2. As shown in FIG. 4, one exercise device 21 is a virtual device that displays two left and right lifting bars 23 on the screen of the display operation device 22 a. The left and right lifting bars 23 are alternately moved up and down, By causing the user M to raise his / her foot to a position higher than the lifting / lowering bar 23, aerobic exercise by raising the thigh is performed.

  The amount of exercise load can be adjusted by adjusting the vertical movement speed and upper limit position of the lift bar 23, and the amount of exercise can be adjusted by adjusting the exercise time. Since the lift bar 23 is displayed as an image on the screen of the display / operation device 22a, the speed condition of the lift bar 23 can be obtained by giving instruction information from the exercise condition creation unit 55 to a computer (not shown) that generates the image. And the position can be adjusted.

  The exercise apparatus 21 functions not only to display the image of the lifting bar 23 by the display / operation device 22a but also to look at the whole body of the user M. Therefore, the user M has a foot position rather than the position of the lifting bar 23. It is possible to exercise to lift up. During this exercise, the foot position relative to the position of the lift bar 23 can be confirmed simply by looking at the display operation device 22a. However, a TV camera that captures the user M is arranged on the side of the user M and a real image is displayed on the display operation device 22a, or a TV camera that captures the user M is disposed in front of the user M. A side image of the user M generated as a virtual human body model based on the image captured through the half mirror 41 is displayed on the display operation device 22a, and the position of the lift bar 23 is indicated in this image. By superimposing the images, the user M can know the positional relationship between the foot and the lifting bar 23 in more detail. It is considered that giving detailed information to the user M in this way leads to improvement of the user M's motivation to exercise.

  Since the above-described exercise equipment 21 is a virtual exercise equipment using the display operation device 22a, if the position where the user M stands changes, the desired exercise effect may not be obtained. Therefore, it is desirable to write a mark indicating the position where the user M stands on the floor of the exercise zone Z2, provide an indicator lamp indicating the mark on the floor, or project the mark on the floor. Moreover, since it is a virtual exercise device, the exercise | movement of the other site | part of the user M is attained if the application program run with the computer which produces | generates the image displayed on the display operation apparatus 22 is changed.

  The above-described exercise equipment 21 is mainly intended to perform aerobic exercise, but in the present embodiment, in order to perform muscle training, the exercise equipment 21 is provided on the wall surface facing the display operation device 22a in the exercise zone Z2. ing. This exercise device 21 includes two wires 24 attached to a wall surface so as to be extendable and contractible. At the distal end of each wire 24, a grip that the user M grips with the left and right hands or a wristband that is wound around the left and right wrists of the user M is provided.

  Further, a tension device (not shown) for applying a tensile force to the wire 24 toward the wall surface is provided in the wall, and the tension device is applied to the wire 24 based on the instruction information from the motion condition creation unit 55. Adjust the acting tensile force. The tension device, for example, adjusts the tensile force according to the instruction information by adopting a configuration in which the wire 24 is pulled using a spring force and the initial position of the spring on which the tensile force is applied can be adjusted by a motor or the like. Is possible. Alternatively, the tensile force may be adjusted according to the instruction information by adopting a configuration in which a torque converter is provided in a force generating device that applies a tensile force to the wire 24 and the torque ratio of the torque converter is adjusted electrically.

  The exercise equipment 21 uses the display operation device 22b together with the wire 24, and a mark indicating the position of the hand is displayed on the screen of the display operation device 22b. The position of the mark is indicated by the instruction information generated by the exercise condition creation unit 55. Accordingly, when the wire 24 is attached to the hand, it stands at a fixed position in front of the display operation device 22b, and is moved so as to align the position of its hand with the position of the mark displayed on the screen of the display operation device 22b. The muscle group of the hand can be strengthened by the tensile force from the wire 24. That is, muscle training can be performed.

  As described above, in the exercise device 21, the amount of load during exercise can be adjusted because the tensile force acting on the wire 24 is adjusted, and the amount of load can also be adjusted depending on the position of the mark. Further, if the position of the hand is moved following the position of the mark, the shoulder joint moves, so that it is possible to exercise to widen the range of motion of the shoulder joint, and to exercise to relax stiff shoulders and shoulder tension.

  A TV camera 25 that images the user M is arranged on the wall surface above the display operation device 22b, and the position of the hand of the user M is extracted from the image captured by the TV camera 25 using an image recognition technique. By extracting the position of the hand of the user M from the image captured by the TV camera 25, the position of the hand reflected on the half mirror 41 of the display operation device 22b when viewed from the user M standing at a fixed position is displayed. This can be associated with the coordinate position set in the image 22b. Therefore, the position of the mark is corrected so that the position of the hand reflected on the half mirror 41 matches the position of the mark. Since the position of the hand reflected on the half mirror 41 as viewed from the user M varies depending on the position of the eyes of the user M, calibration is necessary before use in order to match the position of the hand with the position of the mark. It is.

  The exercise equipment 21 is realized by using the display operation device 22b and the TV camera 25 configured as described above, as with the exercise equipment 21. Further, the process of determining the attributes (mark shape, color, position, etc.) of the image (mark) displayed on the display operation device 22b and the process of extracting the position of the hand from the image captured by the TV camera 25 are not shown. It is done by computer. Therefore, it is possible to cope with different exercises by executing different application programs on the computer. For example, it can be used for strengthening muscle groups of other parts of the user M, such as strengthening the muscle groups of the foot using the wire 24.

  In the present embodiment, since the tension device is housed in the wall, the exercise device 21 does not get in the way even when not exercising in the exercise zone Z2, and when stretching or yoga is performed in the exercise zone Z2. In addition, it is possible to use the exercise zone Z2 as a wide space. Further, when the exercise equipment 21 is not used, the aesthetic appearance when the exercise equipment 21 is not used can be maintained if the wire 24 can be stored in the wall. When the wire 24 is not used, it is desirable to control the tensioning device so that a tensile force does not act on the wire 24.

  On the side wall surface of the place where exercise is performed using the wire 24, which is a partition wall from the bathroom zone Z <b> 3, a mirror 26 is placed. When exercise such as stretching or yoga is performed in the exercise zone Z2, the correct pose can be confirmed by reflecting the figure on the mirror 26.

  As is apparent from the above description, the two display operation devices 22a and 22b provided in the exercise zone Z2 receive the instruction information generated by the exercise condition creation unit 55, so that the display content is based on the instruction information. It is changed, and the amount of load and the amount of exercise during exercise when used as the exercise equipment 21 are adjusted. That is, the exercise condition is instructed based on the instruction information. In addition, it is desirable to display not only the exercise conditions but also messages and images (for example, images of the trainer) corresponding to the encouragement and encouragement performed by the exclusive trainer in the instruction information created by the exercise condition creation unit 55.

  This type of message is output at an appropriate timing during exercise. For example, when the amount of exercise is large and the exercise time is long, a message of encouragement is displayed during exercise (if a voice output can be used, a voice message is also output), and the continuation of exercise can be promoted. . In addition, if the usage record of the exercise equipment 21 is stored as a history in the instruction storage unit 58, when the use frequency of the exercise equipment 21 in units of one week or less becomes a specified value or less, the display such as the wash zone Z1 is displayed. It is also possible to display a message prompting the operating device 16 to use the exercise device 21.

  As described above, since the exercise condition to be performed in the exercise zone Z2 is determined based on the biological information measured by the measuring means 17 provided in the wash zone Z1, the user is compared with the case where the user exercises in a self-flow. Therefore, it is possible to perform an appropriate exercise with no excess or deficiency and to continue the exercise without feeling uneasy. That is, it is possible to avoid the problem that it is difficult to continue exercise due to excessive exercise, or that the desired effect cannot be obtained due to insufficient load or exercise amount.

  In order to wash away sweat after exercise, it is desirable to measure biological information in the wash zone Z1 because it moves once to the wash zone Z1, which also serves as a dressing room. If biometric information is measured by this procedure, it is possible to obtain a measure of the body water content that has been diverged by exercise and a measure of the degree of fatigue caused by exercise. Therefore, the display operation device 16 instructs the amount of water replenished by the hydration device 15. be able to. In addition, it is possible to provide drinking water in which the hydrogen ion concentration and hardness of drinking water are adjusted so as to promote recovery from fatigue. This is the same when moving from the bathroom zone Z3 to the wash zone Z1 and wearing clothes.

  By the way, in this embodiment, bathroom zone Z3 provided with bathtub 31 is formed continuously with both wash zone Z1 and exercise zone Z2. Rotating doors F1 and F2 are provided between the wash zone Z1 and the exercise zone Z2 and the bathroom zone Z3, respectively. Both doors F1, F2 are transparent plates or templates made of glass or acrylic, and both doors F1, F2 rotate around a common pivot shaft. Each of the doors F1 and F2 is configured to be opened inward with respect to the bathroom zone Z3.

  The bathtub 31 arranged in the bathroom zone Z3 is arranged so as to bathe in a posture in which the wall surface as a partition between the exercise zone Z2 is the front surface, and a plasma display capable of displaying an image on the wall surface or A display device 32 such as a liquid crystal display is arranged. Instead of the display device 32, a screen of a projector may be arranged on the wall surface, and an image may be projected onto the screen from the bathroom zone Z3. The bathroom zone Z3 is also provided with a speaker (not shown) that enables audio output.

  By arranging such a display device 32 in the bathroom zone Z3, it is possible to watch television broadcasts and DVDs in the bathroom zone Z3. If the information output from the instruction information generating device 50 can be displayed, the exercise results (using the information stored in the instruction storage unit 58), the exercise schedule, etc. in a relaxed state immersed in the bathtub 31. It becomes possible to confirm.

  As described above, the bathroom zone Z3 is provided continuously to the wash zone Z1 and the exercise zone Z2, so that after exercise in the exercise zone Z2, the bathroom zone Z3 can immediately sweat and the bathroom zone can be used. The undressing and clothing when performing can be performed in the wash zone Z1. In this case, when measuring biological information in the wash zone Z1, it is possible to measure in a state close to nakedness. For example, when measuring weight and body composition, the influence of clothing is reduced and accurate. Biometric information can be measured.

  You may provide here the movement instruction | indication apparatus (not shown) which instruct | indicates to use in order of the wash zone Z1-> exercise zone Z2-> bathroom zone Z3. The movement instruction device may be any device as long as the user in the room R can confirm the instruction. For example, if it is a configuration instructing acoustically, the instruction can be heard no matter where in the room R. In addition, in the case of a configuration that visually instructs, a lighting fixture with an arrow like a guide light is provided, and the lighting fixture is turned on in accordance with the movement timing, or the display operation devices 16, 22a, 22b, the display device The instruction may be displayed using 33 or the like. The instruction timing is instructed from the instruction information generating device 50.

  By providing the movement instructing device, after measuring with the measuring means 17 in the wash zone Z1, exercise based on the measurement result is performed in the exercise zone Z2, and sweat and sebum secreted by the exercise are washed away in the bathroom zone Z3. A cool-down effect that relaxes muscles after exercise by immersing in low-temperature hot water in the bathtub 31 can also be expected.

  Further, in the bathroom zone Z3, a water supply device (not shown) for supplying water to a bathroom facility such as a bathtub 31 or a shower is provided, and in the water supply device, at least one of hydrogen ion concentration and hardness can be adjusted. Is desirable.

  By providing such a water supply device, for example, electrolytic alkaline water is supplied to the bathtub to facilitate the cleaning of sebum, and electrolytic acid water is supplied to the shower bathed in the hot water to expect a sterilizing effect and an astringent effect. be able to. In addition, low-hardness water is supplied to the shower water to improve foaming of soap and shampoo, and high-hardness water is supplied to the bathtub to suppress the growth of bacteria in the bathtub. it can.

  The hydrogen ion concentration and hardness are instructed from the instruction information generating device 50 based on the biological information measured in the wash zone Z1, and according to the user's physical condition, etc. It is possible to enhance the refreshing effect with electrolytic acid water having a refreshing feeling due to tightening.

  Although not specifically described in the above configuration example, a relaxing environment, a refreshing environment, or an uplifting environment by adjusting the amount of light and light color for lighting, or adjusting the content and volume of sound. It is also possible to produce. Moreover, although the example which provides the bathroom zone Z3 was shown in the structural example mentioned above, the bathroom zone Z3 is not essential and it is good also as a structure which provided only the wash zone Z1 and the exercise zone Z2.

It is a top view which shows embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the instruction information generation apparatus used for the same as the above. The display operation apparatus used for the above is shown, (a) is a block diagram, (b) is a perspective view of the main part. The example of the exercise | movement using the same is shown, (a) is a top view, (b) is a figure which shows the example of a display of a display operating device. The example of the exercise | movement used same as the above is shown, (a) is a top view, (b) is a principal part front view.

Explanation of symbols

11 Washstand 15 Hydration device 16 Display operation device (second presentation device)
17 measuring means 19 notifying means 21 exercise equipment 22a display operation device (first presentation device)
22b Display operation device (first presentation device)
31 Bathtub 50 Instruction information generator R Room Z1 Washing zone Z2 Exercise zone Z3 Bathroom zone

Claims (8)

  It has a wash zone with a washstand and an exercise zone with exercise equipment, and the wash zone and exercise zone are continuously formed without partitioning in one room, and are placed in the wash zone and the user's biological information Receiving the instruction information generated by the instruction information generating device arranged in the exercise zone, the instruction information generating device for generating instruction information necessary for physical management from the biological information measured by the measuring device, A health care room for a house, comprising: a first presentation device that presents   2. The residential health care room according to claim 1, further comprising notification means for instructing movement to the exercise zone when the instruction information is generated by the instruction information generating device.   3. The residential health care room according to claim 1, wherein the instruction information generated by the instruction information generation device and presented to the first presentation device includes an exercise condition using the exercise equipment.   The wash zone further includes a hydration device that supplies drinking water, and a second presentation device that receives and presents the instruction information generated by the instruction information generation device, and is presented to the second presentation device. 4. The residential health care room according to claim 1, wherein the instruction information includes an instruction for hydration by a hydration device.   5. The residential health care room according to claim 4, wherein the hydration device adjusts at least one of the hydrogen ion concentration and hardness of potable water by instruction information from the instruction information generation device.   A bathroom zone is formed continuously in both the wash zone and the exercise zone, and at least one of a bathtub and a shower is installed as a bathroom facility, and the bathroom zone is formed in one room together with the wash zone and the exercise zone The residential health care room according to claim 1, wherein the health care room is for residential use.   The residential health care room according to claim 6, further comprising a movement instruction device for instructing the use of the wash zone, the exercise zone, and the bathroom zone in this order.   The bathroom zone further includes a water supply device for supplying water to the bathroom facility, wherein the water supply device adjusts at least one of hydrogen ion concentration and hardness of the water to be supplied by instruction information from the instruction information generating device. The health care room for houses according to claim 6 or 7.

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