JP2016120224A - Reference state determination device, control method, and control program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To estimate a psychosomatic state suitable for a user at the present time.SOLUTION: An act estimation unit (31) estimates a present act of a user by using date and time data in a calendar clock (22) and schedule data in a schedule storage unit (40). A suitable state identification unit (32) identifies, by referring to the schedule data, a psychosomatic state that is associated with the estimated act and is suitable for the user at the present time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a reference state determination device, a control method, and a control program for determining a psychosomatic state that is a reference for a user.

  Animals with developed cerebrum, such as humans, can be in various mental and physical states. In various situations, there are states that are desirable or undesirable for the user. For example, during a meeting, moderate tension is desirable but sleepy is not desirable.

  On the other hand, there is known an apparatus that supports the transition of a user's mind and body state to a desirable one. For example, the tension relieving device described in Patent Document 1 relieves mind and body tension by giving a stimulus of a predetermined frequency by vibration to the body. Further, the voice pacing device described in Patent Document 2 should acquire the heart rate (pulse) of the user during exercise, and increase the user's heart rate using the acquired heart rate and a predetermined reference value. It is determined whether to decrease or maintain, and an audio signal having an audio tempo corresponding to the determination is dynamically selected from the memory and read out and reproduced.

  In these devices, when a predetermined rhythm is given, a so-called “pulling phenomenon” in which a physical rhythm such as a heartbeat changes so as to be synchronized with the rhythm is used.

JP 2006-055625 A (published Mar. 2, 2006) Special Table 2007-522863 Publication (announced August 16, 2007)

  In the tension alleviating device described in Patent Document 1, the predetermined frequency is set by a user operating an up switch or a down switch. In the voice pacing device described in Patent Document 2, the predetermined reference value is set by the user selecting an exercise program or setting a pulse target.

  However, in Patent Documents 1 and 2, the user needs to change the predetermined frequency or the predetermined reference value every time the user's situation, action, and the like change, which is complicated.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to estimate a psychosomatic state that matches or does not match a user at a certain point in time.

  A reference state determination device according to an aspect of the present invention is a reference state determination device that determines a reference state that is a psychosomatic state that conforms to a user at a certain time point or a psychosomatic state that does not conform to the user. An action estimation unit that estimates an action of the user at a certain point in time, and a reference state specifying unit that specifies reference state data indicating a reference state associated with the action estimated by the action estimation unit. It is a feature.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to estimate a psychosomatic state that matches or does not match a user at a certain point in time.

It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the state assistance system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the schedule data memorize | stored in the output control apparatus of the said state assistance system. It is a figure which shows an example of the output mode data memorize | stored in the said output control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the said output control apparatus. It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the state assistance system which concerns on another embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the mind-body corresponding data memorize | stored in the output control apparatus of the said state assistance system. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the said output control apparatus. It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the state assistance system which concerns on another embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the centroid data memorize | stored in the output control apparatus of the said state assistance system in a table format. It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the state assistance system which concerns on other embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail. For convenience of explanation, members having the same functions as those shown in the embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted as appropriate.

Embodiment 1
First, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Overview of state support system)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a state support system 10 according to the present embodiment. The state support system 10 supports the user's mental and physical state to be desirable at the present time. In the present application, the “mental state” includes at least one of a mental state that mainly indicates a mental state and a physical state that indicates a physical state. As shown in FIG. 1, the state support system 10 includes a state detection device 11, an output control device (reference state determination device) 12, and an output device 13.

  The state detection device 11 detects a user's current (current) mental and physical state. The output control device 12 has a desirable psychosomatic state (reference state) (hereinafter referred to as “adapted state”) suitable for the environment in which the current state of mind of the user detected by the state detecting device 11 is estimated to be currently placed by the user. The output device 13 is controlled so as to be abbreviated. The output device 13 outputs a physical stimulus to the user based on the control from the output control device 12.

  In general, it is known that the mental state of the user is reflected in some form on the physical state of the user. It is also known that when some stimulus is given to the user's body, the mental state of the user changes.

  Therefore, the state support system 10 of the present embodiment detects the user's current psychosomatic state, and provides physical stimulation to the user so that the detected psychosomatic state corresponds to the user's current fitness state. give. Thereby, it can be expected that the current state of mind and body of the user is changed to the above-described compatible state.

  The transmission from the state detection device 11 to the output control device 12 and the transmission from the output control device 12 to the output device 13 may be performed wirelessly or may be performed by wire. Further, any two or all of the state detection device 11, the output control device 12, and the output device 13 may be integrally configured.

(Details of status detection device)
The state detection device 11 needs to detect the mental and physical state of the user.

  The mental state of the user is closely related to the function of the user's autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system includes a sympathetic nervous system and a parasympathetic nervous system. For example, the sympathetic nervous system is activated in a tension state or a stress state, and the parasympathetic nerve is activated in a relaxed state or a somnolence state. Activation of the sympathetic nervous system increases heart rate, increases blood pressure, decreases blood volume to the skin and digestive tract, and increases blood volume to skeletal muscle. On the other hand, when the parasympathetic nervous system is activated, the above increase and decrease are restored. Further, it is said that when the sympathetic nerve is activated, the high-frequency component HF of heart rate variability is reduced as compared with the case where the parasympathetic nerve is activated.

  Therefore, it is conceivable that the state detection device 11 measures a heartbeat, for example. For this measurement, a heart rate monitor, a pulse wave sensor, or the like can be used. It is also possible to measure the heart rate from the moving image of the user's face taken by the camera. In addition, it is conceivable that the state detection device 11 measures skin temperature (particularly the skin temperature of the nose), body surface temperature, and the like using a thermometer, a thermography, or the like.

  There is also a close relationship between the user's mental state and the user's brain waves. The brain waves include various frequency components, and mental states such as a concentrated state, a tension state, a relaxed state, and a somnolence state can be determined based on the degree of each frequency component. Therefore, it is conceivable that the state detection device 11 measures an electroencephalogram using an electroencephalogram sensor, for example.

  Further, it can be determined whether the user is awake or concentrated from the user's movement, posture, and the like. Therefore, it is conceivable that the state detection device 11 detects a user's movement, posture, and the like using an acceleration sensor, a pressure sensor, or the like. For example, it is conceivable that an acceleration sensor is attached to the user's head, and when a back-and-forth motion is detected while sitting, the user is in a somnolence state. In another example, the pressure sensor provided in each region of the seat surface of the chair is used to detect the pressure applied to each region from the user, and the center of pressure in the seat surface is measured. Furthermore, it is conceivable to detect that the pressure center is not concentrated when the movement of the pressure center frequently occurs.

  Further, the emotional state of the user can be determined by analyzing the user's utterance. Therefore, it is conceivable that the state detection device 11 detects a user's utterance using, for example, a microphone.

  Further, the emotional state of the user can be determined by analyzing the facial expression of the user. Therefore, it is conceivable that the state detection device 11 captures the user's face using a camera, for example.

  As described above, as the state detection device 11, at least one of various sensors such as a heart rate monitor, a pulse wave sensor, a camera, a thermometer, a thermography, an electroencephalogram sensor, an acceleration sensor, a pressure sensor, and a microphone can be used. As the state detection device 11, it is desirable to use a combination of a plurality of sensors.

(Details of output device)
The output device 13 needs to give the user a physical stimulus that changes the mental state of the user.

  As described in Patent Document 1, when a stimulus of a predetermined frequency is applied to the body by vibration, the body and mind can be relieved. Therefore, the output device 13 can be considered to give vibration to the user using, for example, a vibrator.

  Further, as described in Patent Document 2, the user can be in a relaxed state or a tensioned state depending on the tempo of voice or music. Therefore, it is conceivable that the output device 13 outputs voice or music using, for example, a speaker or an earphone. In another example, it may be possible to output a sound that gives a healing effect to the user, such as a running water sound, a chirping of a bird, a sound of rubbing forest leaves, or the like.

  Also, it is known that when a user's specific part (for example, neck, shoulders, hands, feet, etc.) is warmed, the user is in a relaxed state, and when the specific part is cooled, the user is in a concentrated state, a tension state, or the like. It has been. Therefore, for example, the output device 13 may be configured to warm the specific part using a heater or cool the specific part using a cooler. Examples of the heater include an electric heater, and examples of the cooler include those using a Peltier element.

  In addition, it is known that the state of mind and body changes by stimulating the user's vision. Thus, for example, the output device 13 may display an image using a display device (display) or blink using a light emitting element. In another example, it may be possible to give a healing effect to the user by displaying a picture of a cute dog, a picture of a child, or the like.

  It is also known that the mental state changes by stimulating the user's sense of smell. Therefore, for example, the output device 13 may be configured to diffuse various fragrances around the user by using an aroma diffuser or the like, or to spray only the user himself / herself.

  As described above, as the output device 13, at least one of various output devices such as a vibrator, a speaker, an earphone, a cooler, a heater, a display device, a light emitting element, and an aroma diffuser can be used. As the output device 13, it is desirable to use a combination of a plurality of output devices.

(Details of output control device)
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the output control device 12 includes a control unit 20, a storage unit 21, and a calendar clock 22.

  The control unit 20 is composed of a computer device including, for example, an arithmetic processing unit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a dedicated processor, and is a block that controls the operation of each unit of the output control device 12.

  The control unit 20 comprehensively controls various components in the output control device 12 and includes a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The storage unit 21 stores various data and programs, and includes a storage device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and a flash memory.

  The calendar clock 22 measures the current date and time, and transmits date and time data indicating the measured current date and time to the control unit 20. It is desirable that the calendar clock 22 also measures the current date. Further, the date and time of the calendar clock 22 may be set by a user operating an operation unit (not shown), or accurate from a time server (not shown) via a communication network (not shown). Time information may be acquired and set automatically.

  The control unit 20 includes a current state acquisition unit (current state determination unit) 30, an action estimation unit 31, a compatible state specification unit (reference state specification unit) 32, and an operation content determination unit 33. The storage unit 21 includes a schedule table storage unit 40 and an output mode storage unit 41.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of schedule data (schedule data) stored in the schedule storage unit 40. The schedule data shows a user's action schedule in a table format. In the illustrated example, the schedule data includes a start time, an end time, a place, and contents for each action scheduled by the user.

  In the present embodiment, the schedule data includes a conformity state at each action. In the example of FIG. 2, it is stored in the schedule table storage unit 40 that an appropriate tension state is appropriate for a new business negotiation, a relaxed state is appropriate for a break, and a concentrated state is appropriate when a document is created. The adaptation state may be set by the user, or the output control device 12 may automatically set based on at least one of the start time, end time, location, and content of the action, The user setting may be learned and automatically set based on the learning.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of output mode data stored in the output mode storage unit 41. The output mode data includes an output of the output device 13 for shifting the mental state of the user to a predetermined conformity state. Embodiments are included. In the illustrated example, the output mode data includes the name of the conformity state, the type of output, and the content for each conformance state. The “vibration interval” in the figure may be replaced with “tempo” in the case of music.

  Note that the output mode recorded in the output mode storage unit 41 as the output mode data may be at least one of the recorded output modes, and it is not necessary to perform all operations.

  For example, in the output mode data shown in FIG. 3, “vibration interval 100 to 120 bpm”, “aroma: peppermint”, “neck temperature 20 ° C.” , And “Display: Screen blinking and luminance 10% UP (up)” are recorded. Then, it is assumed that devices currently available to the user in the somnolence state are a desktop PC (Personal Computer) and a mobile phone. In this case, the output control device 12 may be operated so as to vibrate the vibrator of the mobile phone at 100 to 120 bpm and / or blink the PC monitor and increase the luminance by 10%.

  For users who want to relax efficiently during breaks, devices that can be used during the breaks are aroma diffusers, electric blankets, and audio players. In this case, the output control device 12 may release the scent of lavender from the aroma diffuser, make the intensity of the heater of the electric blanket moderate, and / or output the chirping sound of a bird from the audio player. .

  The current state acquisition unit 30 receives and acquires the current state data (current state data), which is the current mind and body state of the user detected by the state detection device 11, from the state detection device 11. The current state acquisition unit 30 sends the acquired current state data to the operation content determination unit 33.

  The action estimation unit 31 estimates a user's current action (what the user is currently doing). Specifically, the action estimation unit 31 acquires the current time from the calendar clock 22, and uses the acquired current time and the schedule data in the schedule storage unit 40 to determine the currently scheduled action. Estimate as the current action. The action estimation unit 31 sends the estimated action data to the conformity state specifying unit 32.

  The adaptation state specifying unit 32 specifies the current adaptation state of the user based on the data of the action from the action estimation unit 31. Specifically, the adaptation state specifying unit 32 refers to the schedule data and specifies the adaptation state associated with the action as the current adaptation state of the user. The conformity state identification unit 32 sends the data of the identified conformity state to the operation content determination unit 33.

  The operation content determination unit 33 determines the operation content of the output device 13 so that the user's mental and physical state becomes the current adaptation state of the user. The operation content determination unit 33 instructs the output device 13 to operate with the determined operation content.

  Specifically, the operation content determination unit 33 first compares the current state data from the current state acquisition unit 30 with the current adaptation state data from the adaptation state identification unit 32. As a result of the comparison, if the current state does not match or approximate the current adaptation state, it is determined that the user's current mind-body state is not the current adaptation state, and the output mode of the output mode storage unit 41 By referring to the data, the type and content of the output corresponding to the current conformity state are searched. Then, the output device 13 is instructed to operate with the retrieved type and content.

(Processing of output control device)
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing in the output control device 12 having the above-described configuration. This process may be started when the output control device 12 is activated, or may be started when the user desires. Alternatively, it may be started at a predetermined time interval (for example, every 5 minutes).

  As shown in FIG. 4, first, the current state acquisition unit 30 acquires data on the current mind and body state (current state) of the user detected by the state detection device 11 (S10). Apart from step S10, the action estimation unit 31 estimates the currently scheduled action as the user's current action using the date / time data from the calendar clock 22 and the schedule data in the schedule storage unit 40. (S11, action estimation step). Next, the conformity state specifying unit 32 refers to the schedule data and identifies the conformity state associated with the estimated action as the current conformity state of the user (S12, reference state identifying step).

  Next, the operation content determination unit 33 compares the current mind and body state acquired by the current state acquisition unit 30 with the current adaptation state acquired by the adaptation state specifying unit 32 (S13), and determines whether they match or approximate. Judgment is made (S14). If they match or approximate (NO in S14), the process returns to steps S10 and S11, and the above processing is repeated.

  On the other hand, when neither matching nor approximation is made (YES in S14), the action content determination unit 33 refers to the output mode data in the output mode storage unit 41 in order to make the current state of mind of the user the current conforming state. Then, the type and contents of the output corresponding to the current adaptation state are acquired (S15), and the output device 13 is instructed to operate with the acquired type and contents (S16). Then, it returns to step S10 * S11 and repeats the said process. Note that the above process may be terminated when the output control device 12 is terminated, or may be terminated when the user desires.

(Modification 1-1)
In the present embodiment, various data such as schedule data and output mode data are stored in the storage unit 21, but may be stored in an external server. In this case, the output control device 12 requests and acquires the various data from the external server via the communication network.

(Modification 1-2)
Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the adaptation state at each action is stored in the schedule table storage unit 40, but it should be avoided in an environment where it is estimated that the user is placed at each action. The psychosomatic state (reference state, hereinafter referred to as “nonconforming state”) may be stored in the schedule table storage unit 40. For example, as the non-conforming state at the time of each action, an excessive tension state and a somnolence state may be stored in the schedule table storage unit 40 at the time of new business negotiations, and a somnolence state may be stored at the time of document creation.

  In this case, when the current mind-body state from the current state acquisition unit 30 and the current non-conforming state from the conformity state specifying unit 32 match or approximate, the operation content determination unit 33 determines that the current mind-body state of the user is The operation is instructed to the output device 13 by determining that the current nonconforming state is present.

(Modification 1-3)
In addition to the output mode data shown in FIG. 4, the following may be considered as output modes for transitioning the user's mind-body state to the compatible state. For example, it is conceivable that an actuator that presses the user's head is placed at an appropriate position on the hat, and the actuator is operated to give a sense of stroking the user's head and lead the user to a relaxed state. . Further, by placing the actuator on the user's back and operating the actuator, the user's back may be tapped lightly to calm the user. Further, it is conceivable that some kind of display is performed in the lower area of the screen of the display device by utilizing the fact that the mental state is settled when the user's line of sight is directed downward.

(Additional notes)
When a new output device 13 is added to the state support system 10, the output control device 12 desirably adds the output mode of the new output device 13 to the output mode data. At this time, the output control device 12 may acquire the output mode of the new output device 13 from the new output device 13 or may request and acquire it from an external server.

  Further, the output control device 12 acquires the user's psychosomatic state from the state detection device 11 while the output device 13 is outputting to the user, and outputs the output of the output device 13 based on the acquired psychosomatic state. It is desirable to achieve feedback by changing aspects. Furthermore, the output mode data may include the intensity of output in addition to the type and content of the operation. In this case, if the user's psychosomatic response to the output from the output device 13 is sensitive, the output control device 12 can instruct the output device 13 to reduce the intensity of the output. On the other hand, if the response of the psychosomatic state to the output is blunt, the output control device 12 can instruct the output device 13 to increase the intensity of the output.

[Embodiment 2]
Another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the state support system 10a according to the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the current state relates to the physical state among the mind and body states. On the other hand, the conformity state relates to the mental state among the mind and body states. For this reason, it is necessary to match one of the physical state and the mental state to the other.

  The state support system 10a shown in FIG. 5 differs from the state support system 10 shown in FIG. 1 in that an output control device 12a is provided instead of the output control device 12, and the other configurations are the same. The output control device 12a shown in FIG. 5 is different from the output control device 12 shown in FIG. 1 in that an operation content determination unit 33a is provided in the control unit 20a instead of the operation content determination unit 33, and the physical condition. The point that the specifying unit 34 is newly provided is different from the point that the mind-body correspondence storage unit 42 is newly provided in the storage unit 21a, and other configurations are the same.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the mind-body correspondence data stored in the mind-body correspondence storage unit 42. The mind-body correspondence data associates a predetermined fitness state with a numerical value of the user's body state. In the example shown in the drawing, the mind-body correspondence data includes, for each conforming state, the name of the conforming state, the type and numerical value of the physical state.

  The mind-body correspondence data has large individual differences. Therefore, when there are a plurality of users, the mind-body correspondence data is preferably created for each user. Moreover, an actual numerical value of the user's physical condition may be learned, and based on the learning, the numerical value of the physical condition of the mind-body correspondence data may be updated in a timely manner.

  The body state specifying unit 34 is provided between the matching state specifying unit 32 and the operation content determination unit 33a, and specifies a body state corresponding to the matching state specified by the matching state specifying unit 32. Specifically, the body state identification unit 34 refers to the mind-body correspondence data in the mind-body correspondence storage unit 42 and reads the body state data (reference state data) corresponding to the conformity state from the conformity state identification unit 32. The read physical condition data is sent to the action content determination unit 33a.

  The operation content determination unit 33a is different in specific operation from the operation content determination unit 33 shown in FIG. That is, the action content determination unit 33a first compares the current mind-body state data from the current state acquisition unit 30 with the body state data corresponding to the current adaptation state from the adaptation state specifying unit 32. As a result of the comparison, if the current physical condition data does not match or approximate the physical condition data corresponding to the current fitness state, the user's current mental status is determined not to be the current fitness state. Then, similarly to the operation content determination unit 33 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing in the output control device 12 having the above-described configuration. 7 is different from the process shown in FIG. 4 in that step S20 is executed instead of step S10, step S21 is added after step S12, and steps S13 and S14 are replaced. Steps S22 and S23 are different, and the other processes are the same.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in step S <b> 20, the current state acquisition unit 30 acquires data on the current physical state (current state) of the user detected by the state detection device 11. In step S <b> 21, the body state specifying unit 34 refers to the mind-body correspondence data in the mind-body correspondence storage unit 42 and acquires body state data corresponding to the matching state specified by the matching state specifying unit 32.

  In steps S22 and S23, the action content determination unit 33a obtains the current physical state data acquired by the current state acquisition unit 30 and the physical state data corresponding to the current adaptation state acquired by the physical state identification unit 34. A comparison is made to determine whether the difference between the two is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold. If the difference between the two is less than the predetermined threshold (NO in S23), the process returns to steps S10 and S11. On the other hand, if the difference between the two is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold (YES in S23), the process proceeds to step S15. The threshold may be different for each type of body condition, for example, within ± 5 bpm for heart rate and within ± 0.3 ° C. for body temperature.

(Modification 2)
Note that the current state acquisition unit 30 may specify the mental state corresponding to the current physical state of the user with reference to the physical / body correspondence data in the mind / body correspondence storage unit 42. In this case, the body condition specifying unit 34 can be omitted, and the motion content determination unit 33a may be changed to the motion content determination unit 33 shown in FIG.

[Embodiment 3]
Still another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the state support system 10 according to the present embodiment. Compared to the state support system 10 shown in FIG. 1, the state support system 10 shown in FIG. 8 includes an environment detection device 14, and an output control device 12 b instead of the output control device 12. In other respects, other configurations are the same.

  The environment detection device 14 detects a user's environment (ambient situation). The environment detection device 14 transmits environment data indicating the detected environment to the output control device 12a. Examples of the environment detection device 14 include an illuminance sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a microphone, a camera, a clock for detecting the current time, a position information acquisition sensor using GPS (Global Positioning System), and the like. .

  As compared with the output control device 12 shown in FIG. 1, the output control device 12 a shown in FIG. 8 replaces the current state acquisition unit 30, the action estimation unit 31, and the conformity state specification unit 32 with the current state in the control unit 20 b. An estimation unit (current state determination unit) 35, an action estimation unit 31b, and an adaptation state specifying unit 32b are provided, and the storage unit 21b is newly provided with a line-of-heart correspondence storage unit 43. However, other configurations are the same.

  The morality correspondence storage unit 43 stores morality data in which a user's action is associated with a matching state in the action. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the above-mentioned centroid data in a table format.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9, when the user is massaged, there is a possibility that a sufficient massage effect cannot be obtained if the user is nervous. Therefore, when it is detected that the user is in a state of being massaged, it can be considered that the user is led to a relaxed state.

  In addition, when a user receives a phone call related to a crime such as a transfer fraud, the possibility of suffering damage increases if he / she lacks calmness. Therefore, when it is detected that the user is on the phone, it is conceivable to guide the user to calm down.

  For users of occupations referred to as “emotional workers” such as nurses and hairdressers, mental fatigue can be reduced if they can rest effectively during breaks. Then, if it detects that the said user is in a break time, it can be considered to guide the user so that the user can relax effectively.

  It is also known that when a child is laid down, the child can easily fall asleep by tapping his back lightly according to the child's respiratory rhythm. Therefore, when it is detected that the child is laid down, the child's breathing rhythm is detected, and the parent who is the user is guided to a state that is synchronized with the rhythm, thereby enabling the child to be laid down effectively. Can be considered. It should be noted that “leading the parent to a state where it is synchronized” may be, for example, giving the parent the same rhythm as the child's respiratory rhythm.

  The current state estimation unit 35 uses the data of the user's current mental and physical state detected by the state detection device 11 and the user's environmental data detected by the environment detection device 14 to indicate the current state of the user's current mental and physical state. Is estimated. In this case, since the environmental data is taken into account, the estimation accuracy of the user's current state can be improved. The current state estimation unit 35 sends the estimated current state data to the operation content determination unit 33b.

  The action estimation unit 31b estimates the current action of the user by further using the user environment data detected by the environment detection device 14 as compared with the action estimation unit 31 illustrated in FIG. In addition, when the said action estimated using the schedule data of the schedule memory | storage part 40 differs from the said action estimated using the said environmental data, the said action estimated using the said environmental data is selected. Is done. This is because the user does not always act as scheduled.

  The conformity state specifying unit 32b refers to the process center data in the process center correspondence storage unit 43, identifies the conformity state corresponding to the estimated current action of the user, and determines the data of the identified conformity state as the operation content determination unit. To 33. Therefore, even if the current schedule content is not included in the schedule data, that is, when the current schedule is unknown, the matching status specifying unit 32b can specify the current matching status of the user.

[Embodiment 4]
Another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the state support system 10 according to the present embodiment. The state support system 10c shown in FIG. 10 differs from the state support system 10b shown in FIG. 8 in that an output control device 12c is provided instead of the output control device 12b, and the other configurations are the same.

  The output control device 12c of this embodiment is different from the output control device 12b shown in FIG. 8 in that a communication unit 23 is added, and in the control unit 20c, the other person status acquisition unit (another user information acquisition unit). The difference is that 36 is added and the control unit 20c is provided with a current state estimation unit 35c instead of the current state estimation unit 35, and the other configurations are the same.

  The communication unit 23 communicates with another output control device 12c via a communication network. Since the communication network is well known, the description thereof is omitted.

  Compared with the current state estimation unit 35 shown in FIG. 8, the current state estimation unit 35 c has a function of transmitting the estimated current state of mind of the user to another output control device 12 b via the communication unit 23. Yes.

  The other person state acquisition unit 36 acquires data of the current mind and body state of another user from the other output control device 12b via the communication unit 23. The other person state acquisition unit 36 sends the acquired current state of mind and body of another user to the operation content determination unit 33c.

  The operation content determination unit 33c is different from the operation content determination unit 33 shown in FIG. 8 in that the current fitness state of the own user is determined in consideration of another user's current mental and physical state. Is the same.

  With the above configuration, it is possible to cooperate with another user, for example, the following.

  It is assumed that all attendees use the state support system 10c in a certain meeting. And when there are many attendees who tend to be in an excessively tensioned state, the relaxed state is set to an adapted state, and the operation is performed to relieve the tension. Thereby, an appropriate discussion can be performed.

  In addition, when there are many attendees who are excessively excited, the relaxed state is set to the conforming state and operates to calm down. Thereby, an appropriate discussion can be performed.

  Also, in the case where the discussion is incandescent, if a mental state such as suffocation, tension, indifference, or sedation is judged, the inspiring mental state is set as the appropriate state so as not to miss the discussion. Also good.

  The situation such as “when there are many attendees who tend to be too nervous” and “when there are many attendees who are overly excited” depends on the chairperson, meeting organizer, etc. You may notify to the state assistance system 10c.

  In another example, in a lecture room such as a university, it is assumed that all the listeners use the state support system 10c, and the somnolence state, distraction state, etc. are set as “nonconforming state” for the listener. . In this case, when a person who is in a somnolence is detected among the listeners, it operates to wake up the corresponding person, and when a person who is in a distracted state is detected, it operates to encourage the person to concentrate. Can be considered.

  In addition, if most of the listeners are concentrated, that is, if the listeners who are somnolated despite the active brain function are detected, the person concerned may miss an important part of the lecture. It is possible to increase the intensity of an action that wakes up the person concerned. Furthermore, when the percentage of listeners in a state of somnolence or distraction is high, there may be a usage method in which the lecturer reviews the content of the lecture or how to talk.

(Additional notes)
In the above-described embodiment, the form of detecting the user's mind-body state and outputting the user so as to transition to the adapted state according to the difference between the detected mind-body state and the adapted state has been described. As such, the following forms may be mentioned.

  That is, the state support system 10c outputs to the user such that the detected state of mind and body of the user is an abnormal state that is significantly different from the conforming state, so that the user transitions to the conforming state. You may operate | move so that the said user's state may be alert | reported with respect to a person. Alternatively, in the above case, the state support system 10c stops outputting to the user so as to shift to the conforming state, while notifying the user's state to the people around the user, You may operate | move so that the said user may be changed to the said adaptation state with the assistance of the surrounding person. These operations are preferably performed according to the degree of difference between the detected state of mind and body of the user and the conforming state.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although a human is assumed as a user, it is good also considering the arbitrary animals which have an emotion as a user. Moreover, in this embodiment, you may connect the state assistance system 10 which makes a user a user, and the state assistance system 10 which makes an animal a user so that communication is possible. In this case, the dog can be calmed by transmitting the heartbeat of the person to the horse or by making the calming person emphasize the calm dog.

[Example of software implementation]
The control block (particularly the control unit 20) of the output control device 12 may be realized by a logic circuit (hardware) formed in an integrated circuit (IC chip) or the like, or software using a CPU (Central Processing Unit). It may be realized by.

  In the latter case, the output control device 12 includes a CPU that executes instructions of a program that is software that realizes each function, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) in which the program and various data are recorded so as to be readable by the computer (or CPU). Alternatively, a storage device (these are referred to as “recording media”), a RAM (Random Access Memory) that expands the program, and the like are provided. And the objective of this invention is achieved when a computer (or CPU) reads the said program from the said recording medium and runs it. As the recording medium, a “non-temporary tangible medium” such as a tape, a disk, a card, a semiconductor memory, a programmable logic circuit, or the like can be used. The program may be supplied to the computer via an arbitrary transmission medium (such as a communication network or a broadcast wave) that can transmit the program. The present invention can also be realized in the form of a data signal embedded in a carrier wave in which the program is embodied by electronic transmission.

[Summary]
The reference state determination device (output control device 12) according to aspect 1 of the present invention is a reference state determination device that determines a reference state that is a psychosomatic state that matches or does not match a user at a certain point in time, or An action estimation unit (conformity state specifying unit 32) that estimates the user's action at a certain point in time, and a reference state specifying unit that acquires reference state data indicating a reference state associated with the action estimated by the action estimation unit ( A conformity state specifying unit 32).

  According to said structure, a user's action is estimated and the reference | standard state matched with the estimated action is acquired. As a result, it is possible to estimate the reference state of the user, that is, the psychosomatic state that matches or does not match the user at a certain time.

  Note that the reference state associated with the estimated action may be acquired from a storage device that stores correspondence information in which the user's action is associated with the reference state, or an external device that stores the correspondence information. It may be obtained by requesting the server.

  In the reference state determination device according to aspect 2 of the present invention, in the aspect 1, the action estimation unit may estimate the user's action based on schedule data indicating the user's action schedule. The schedule data may be acquired from a storage device or may be acquired by requesting an external server.

  In the reference state determination device according to aspect 3 of the present invention, in the above aspect 1 or 2, the action estimation unit acquires environment data indicating the environment of the user, and the action of the user is obtained based on the acquired environment data. May be estimated. In this case, even if the action schedule of the user is unknown, the action of the user can be estimated.

  The reference state determination device according to aspect 4 of the present invention is the current state determination unit (current state acquisition unit 30 / current state estimation unit 35) that determines the current state of the user's current mental and physical state in the above aspects 1 to 3. ), The current state determined by the current state determination unit, and the reference state specified by the reference state specifying unit, the user's mind and body state for transitioning to a mind and body state suitable at a certain point in time An operation content determination unit (32) that determines the operation content for the user may be further included. In this case, the psychosomatic state of the user can be changed to a psychosomatic state that matches at a certain time.

  The reference state determination device according to aspect 5 of the present invention further includes another user information acquisition unit (another state acquisition unit 36) that acquires current state data indicating the current state of another user in the above-described aspect 4. The operation content determination unit includes a current state of another user acquired by the separate user information acquisition unit, a current state of the own user determined by the current state determination unit, and a reference state specified by the reference state specifying unit. Based on this, the operation content for the user may be determined. In this case, mental and physical states can be coordinated with other users.

  A control method for a reference state determination apparatus according to an aspect 6 of the present invention is a control method for a reference state determination apparatus that determines a reference state that is a psychosomatic state that matches or is not compatible with a user at a certain point in time, or An action estimation step for estimating the user's action at a certain point of time, and a reference state specifying step for specifying reference state data indicating a reference state associated with the action estimated in the action estimation step. .

  According to said method, there can exist an effect similar to the said aspect 1. FIG.

  The reference state determination device according to each aspect of the present invention may be realized by a computer. In this case, the reference state determination device is operated by causing the computer to operate as each unit (software element) included in the reference state determination device. A control program for a reference state determination device that realizes the above in a computer and a computer-readable recording medium that records the control program also fall within the scope of the present invention.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope shown in the claims, and embodiments obtained by appropriately combining technical means disclosed in different embodiments. Is also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Furthermore, a new technical feature can be formed by combining the technical means disclosed in each embodiment.

  According to the present invention, the user's action is estimated, and the reference state associated with the estimated action is acquired, so that the reference state of the user at a certain time is estimated. The present invention can be applied to any information processing apparatus in which it is desired to acquire a conforming psychosomatic state or an incompatible psychosomatic state.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 State support system 11 State detection apparatus 12 Output control apparatus (reference | standard state determination apparatus)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 13 Output device 14 Environment detection apparatus 20 Control part 21 Storage part 22 Calendar clock 23 Communication part 30 Current state acquisition part (Current state determination part)
31 action estimation part 32 conformity state specific part (reference | standard state specific part)
33 Action content determination unit 34 Physical state identification unit 35 Current state estimation unit (current state determination unit)
36 Other state acquisition unit (separate user information acquisition unit)
40 schedule table storage unit 41 output mode storage unit 42 mind-body correspondence storage unit 43 line-heart correspondence storage unit

Claims (7)

A reference state determination device for determining a reference state that is a psychosomatic state that conforms to a user at a certain point in time or a non-conforming psychosomatic state,
An action estimator for estimating the user's action at a certain point in time;
A reference state specifying unit that specifies reference state data indicating a reference state associated with the action estimated by the action estimating unit.   The reference state determination apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the action estimation unit estimates the user's action based on schedule data indicating the action schedule of the user.   The reference state determination device according to claim 1, wherein the action estimation unit acquires environment data indicating the environment of the user and estimates the action of the user based on the acquired environment data. . A current state determination unit for determining a current state which is a current state of mind of the user;
Based on the current state determined by the current state determination unit and the reference state specified by the reference state specifying unit, to the user for transitioning the user's mind-body state to a mind-body state that matches at a certain point in time 4. The reference state determination device according to claim 1, further comprising: an operation content determination unit that determines the operation content of. It further includes another user information acquisition unit that acquires current state data indicating the current state of another user,
The operation content determination unit includes a current state of another user acquired by the separate user information acquisition unit, a current state of the own user determined by the current state determination unit, and a reference state specified by the reference state specifying unit. 5. The reference state determination device according to claim 4, wherein an operation content for the user is determined based on the reference content.   A control program for causing a computer to function as the reference state determination device according to claim 1, wherein the control program causes the computer to function as each unit. A control method of a reference state determination device for determining a reference state that is a psychosomatic state that conforms to a user at a certain time or a psychosomatic state that does not conform to a user,
An action estimation step for estimating the user's action at a certain time;
And a reference state specifying step for specifying reference state data indicating a reference state associated with the action estimated in the action estimating step.

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