JP2018149216A - Information processing method, method for producing pillow, information processing system, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information processing method that facilitates more reliable and efficient production of pillows individually suited for multiple users having different body geometries near the head.SOLUTION: An information processing method determines a model number of a pillow unit to be used to form a pillow to be used by a user as an adopted model number in relation to a pillow that is formed by using pillow units to which model numbers different according to height have been allocated. The method includes: a user information acquisition step for acquiring user information including head position information of the user; and a determination step for determining the adoption model number on the basis of the head position information included in the user information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing method for a pillow, a method for manufacturing a pillow, an information processing system, and a program.

  The most preferred sleeping posture during sleep is considered to be an upright posture (sometimes referred to as “natural body” below), and it is said that sleeping in this posture is the least burdensome on the cervical spine. ing. So far, pillows that take into consideration the sleeping posture have been proposed.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, assuming that the patient sleeps in the supine position (the supine position), the height of the pillow unit that supports the cervical vertebra is made higher than the height of the pillow unit that supports the occipital region, and the sideways position (the lying position). A pillow in which a pillow unit that supports the cervical vertebrae is higher than a pillow unit that supports the back of the head is disclosed. Note that the pillow can maintain a sleeping posture in which the cervical spine is not burdened even when turned over from the supine position to the lying position.

Japanese Patent No. 2873019

  However, when the pillow disclosed in Patent Document 1 is manufactured, the optimum height of each part of the pillow that supports the occipital region, the cervical vertebrae, and the temporal region is different for each user (the person who sleeps using the pillow). For this reason, in order to provide an optimal pillow for the user, it is necessary to prepare many kinds of pillows having different sizes at a store, and there is a problem that inventory costs increase.

  Also, if the head weight or material is different, the amount of compressive deformation of the pillow increases, so the user must try and select several types of pillows, so it takes time to select the optimal pillow. There is. Furthermore, it is not easy for the user to determine the difference in height of pillows of about 1 cm, and it is practically difficult for the user to select a pillow with the optimum height immediately.

  The present invention relates to an information processing method, a pillow manufacturing method, and a pillow manufacturing method that facilitates more reliably and efficiently manufacturing a pillow adapted to each user for a plurality of users having different body shapes near the head, and An object is to provide an information processing system and a program related to the information processing method.

  The information processing method according to the present invention relates to a pillow formed by using a pillow unit to which a different model number is assigned depending on the height, and adopts the model number of the pillow unit used for forming a pillow used by a user. The user information acquisition step of acquiring user information including the user's head position information and determining the adopted model number based on the head position information included in the user information And a determination step.

  According to this method, it becomes easy to more reliably and efficiently manufacture a pillow adapted to each user for a plurality of users having different body shapes near the head. As the “model number” in the present invention, a character, a figure, a symbol, a combination thereof, or the like can be adopted, and the specific content is not particularly limited.

  More specifically, as the above-mentioned method, as the pillow unit, as a pillow unit, a first pillow unit that supports the back of the user's back in a sleeping position, and a second pillow unit that supports the user's cervical spine in the sleeping position. And the user information includes, as the head position information, first head position information associated with a distance between the back vertical line of the user in the natural body and the back of the head, and the back vertical line of the user in the natural body and the cervical spine. And determining the model number of the first pillow unit based on the first head position information included in the user information. A process and a process of determining the adopted model number of the second pillow unit based on the second head position information included in the user information. .

  According to this method, it becomes easy to more reliably and efficiently manufacture a pillow that appropriately supports the occipital region and the cervical vertebra of the user who is in a supine position.

  More specifically, as the pillow unit, a third pillow unit that supports the user's temporal head in a lying position is used as the pillow unit, and the user information is the head position information, Including third head position information associated with a distance between the shoulder perpendicular to the user's shoulder surface and the temporal region in a natural body, and the determining step includes the step of determining the first head position information based on the third head position information included in the user information. It is good also as a method including the process which determines the said adoption model number of 3 pillow units.

  According to this method, it becomes easy to more reliably and efficiently manufacture a pillow that appropriately supports the user's temporal region in a lying position.

  More specifically, the method may include a transmission step of transmitting the user information via a communication line. According to this method, for example, transmission of user information from the first device to the second device is performed even when the first device that executes the user information acquisition step and the second device that executes the determination step are separated from each other. Thus, the determination step can be appropriately executed.

  More specifically, the method includes a calculating step of calculating a target height of the pillow unit based on the head position information, and the determining step determines the adopted model number based on the target height. It is good also as a method to do.

  More specifically, as the above method, the user information includes shoulder weight information of the user and repulsive force information of the mattress, and the calculating step includes the shoulder weight information and the repulsive force information. Based on this, the target height may be calculated. According to this method, it becomes easy to determine a more appropriate adopted model number in consideration of the repulsive force of the mattress that the user uses with the pillow in addition to the shoulder weight of the user.

  More specifically, as the above method, the user information includes head weight information of the user, and the calculating step may be a method of calculating the target height based on the head weight information. Good. According to this method, it is easy to determine a more appropriate adopted model number in consideration of the weight of the user's head.

  More specifically, as the above method, the user information may include material information of the pillow unit, and the calculating step may be a method of calculating the target height based on the material information. According to this method, it becomes easy to determine a more appropriate adopted model number in consideration of the material of the pillow unit.

  The pillow manufacturing method according to the present invention is a method of forming the pillow using the pillow unit of the adopted model number determined by the information processing method. According to this method, it is possible to manufacture a pillow by taking advantage of the information processing method according to the present invention. An information processing system according to the present invention is configured to execute the information processing method described above.

  In addition, the program according to the present invention relates to a pillow that is formed using a pillow unit to which a different model number is assigned depending on the height, and the computer uses the model number of the pillow unit that is used to form a pillow used by a user. A program for determining as a model number, a user information acquisition step for acquiring user information including head position information of the user, and a determination for determining the adopted model number based on the head position information included in the user information A program that causes the computer to execute a process including the steps.

  More specifically, as the program, the pillow unit includes a first pillow unit that supports the back of the user's back in a lying position, and a second pillow unit that supports the user's cervical spine in the sleeping position. And the user information includes, as the head position information, first head position information associated with a distance between the back vertical line of the user in the natural body and the back of the head, and the back vertical line of the user in the natural body and the cervical spine. Second head position information associated with the distance to the part, and the determining step determines the adopted model number of the first pillow unit based on the first head position information included in the user information And a process of determining the adopted model number of the second pillow unit based on the second head position information included in the user information. It may be used as a ram.

  According to the information processing method of the present invention, it becomes easy to more reliably and efficiently manufacture a pillow adapted to each user for a plurality of users having different body shapes near the head.

It is a lineblock diagram of pillow 1 concerning a 1st embodiment. It is a block diagram of the cover 2 used for formation of the pillow 1. FIG. It is a block diagram of each pillow unit used for formation of the pillow. It is a block diagram about the information processing system concerning a 1st embodiment. It is a block diagram about the user information input device concerning a 1st embodiment. It is a block diagram about the pillow assembly instruction | indication apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart regarding the manufacturing method of the pillow 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing regarding the back head distance Da and the cervical-vertebra part distance Db. It is explanatory drawing regarding the temporal distance Dc. It is explanatory drawing regarding the measurement of a user's shoulder width Ds and head width Dh. It is explanatory drawing regarding the measurement using 3D cameras, such as back head distance Da. It is explanatory drawing regarding the measurement using the weighing machine of the weight of a head. It is explanatory drawing regarding the positional relationship of the user's head which is a sleeping position of a supine position, and the pillow. It is an arrow view of the AA cross section shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing regarding the positional relationship of the user's head and the pillow 1 which are a lying-down sleeping posture. It is an arrow view of the BB cross section shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing regarding the modification of a 2nd pillow unit. It is a block diagram of the pillow 101 which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram of the cover 102 used for formation of the pillow 101. FIG. It is a block diagram of each pillow unit used for formation of the pillow 101. FIG. It is a block diagram regarding the information processing system which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram regarding the figure information input device concerning a 2nd embodiment. It is a block diagram regarding the adoption model number determination device concerning a 2nd embodiment. It is a block diagram regarding the user communication terminal which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram regarding the pillow assembly instruction | indication apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart regarding the manufacturing method of the pillow 101. FIG. It is explanatory drawing regarding the shape for every model number of the pillow unit which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.

  As an embodiment of the present invention, the first embodiment and the second embodiment will be described as examples, and will be described below with reference to the drawings.

1. First Embodiment First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described. Drawing 1 is a lineblock diagram (perspective view) of pillow 1 concerning this embodiment. 2 is a configuration diagram of the cover 2 used for forming the pillow 1, and FIG. 3 shows first to third pillow units 6 a to 6 c (hereinafter, “pillow unit 6”) used for forming the pillow 1. It is a block diagram (perspective view). In addition, the up-down direction about the pillow 1 is as showing in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12 and the like, the pillow 1 is used in a form in which the head of a user taking a sleeping posture is placed on the upper side.

  In the formation of one pillow 1, one first pillow unit 6a and one second pillow unit 6b are used, and two third pillow units 6c are used. The pillow 1 includes a substantially rectangular cover 2 formed of a woven or knitted fabric, a tag 5 attached to the cover 2, and a pillow unit 6 formed of a bag or cushion filled with filling.

  The cover 2 can be bent at a fold 2a provided at the center, and a fastener 2b is provided on the outer periphery of the cover 2. The cover 2 is in a state in which a storage space that covers the top and bottom is formed by bending at the crease 2a. The pillow 1 is formed by closing the fastener 2b in a state where the pillow unit 6 is stored in the storage space. Since the cover 2 is sufficiently thin compared to the height (vertical dimension) of the pillow unit 6, the height of each part of the pillow 1 can be seen as being equivalent to the height of the pillow unit 6 corresponding to that part. I can do it.

  Inside the cover 2 (the above-mentioned storage space), areas A to C in which the pillow units 6a to 6c are stored are provided. Two areas C are provided, and one third pillow unit 6c is stored in each area. On the inner side of the cover 2, a hook-and-loop fastener 3 for fixing the first pillow unit 6 a is provided at the position of the area A, and a hook-and-loop fastener 3 for fixing the second pillow unit 6 b is provided at the position of the area B. A hook-and-loop fastener 3 for fixing the third pillow unit 6c is provided in the area C. The pillow unit 6 is provided with a hook-and-loop fastener (not shown) that can be engaged with the hook-and-loop fastener 3 on the cover 2 side, and the pillow unit 6 is detachably fixed to the cover 2 using these hook-and-loop fasteners. I can do it.

  In addition, each of the pillow units 6a to 6c is provided with a plurality of patterns having the same planar shape (the shape when viewed from the top) and changing the height, and a unique model number is assigned to each of the patterns. That is, each of the pillow units 6a to 6c is assigned a different model number depending on the height (see Tables 1 to 3 described later). By adopting pillow units 6 having different heights as parts of the pillow 1, it is possible to change the height of the part corresponding to the pillow unit 6 in the pillow 1. As will be apparent from the following description, in the present embodiment, the pillow unit 6 is used to manufacture the pillow 1 whose height is adjusted for each part based on the user's body shape information and the like, and a pillow suitable for each user. 1 can be provided.

  The pillow 1 has a substantially rectangular shape from the upper viewpoint. In general, two areas on both ends when the pillow 1 is divided into three equal parts in the longitudinal direction are areas C. In addition, an area A and an area B are provided in an inner area sandwiched between them. More specifically, when the inner area is equally divided into three in the lateral direction, the area on one end side is area B, and the remaining area (the other area and the inner area combined) is Area A.

  When the user puts his head on almost the center of the pillow 1 and takes a lying posture, the area A part of the pillow 1 supports the user's back head, and the area B part supports the user's cervical spine (See FIG. 11). On the other hand, for example, when the user turns over from this state and takes a lying posture, the portion of the area C in the pillow 1 is configured to support the user's temporal region (see FIG. 13). The pillow 1 is formed using an appropriate pillow unit 6 in consideration of such usage, and is considered to be a pillow suitable for the user.

  In this embodiment, a hook-and-loop fastener is used as a method of fixing the pillow unit 6 to the cover 2, but the fixing method is not particularly limited. For example, a method of sewing the pillow unit 6 to the cover 2 or a method of fixing the pillow unit 6 to the cover 2 with a hook or the like may be adopted, and the storage chamber is previously set at a position corresponding to the areas A to C of the cover 2. A method may be employed in which a filling corresponding to the pillow unit 6 is placed therein.

  In the present embodiment, three types (four in total) of pillow units 6 are used for one pillow 1, but the number and types of pillow units 6 are not limited unless departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, the number of pillow units 6 may be increased, the planar area of the first pillow unit 6a may be increased, and the other pillow units 6b and 6c may be placed thereon to form a multilayer structure.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the planar shape (shape seen in the up-down direction) of the pillow 1 is a rectangle, it is not limited to this, An oval shape, a reverse crown shape, etc. can be selected suitably. In addition, materials such as fillings and cushions to be filled in the pillow unit 6 (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “pillow materials”) include buckwheat, cypress chips, pipes, polyethylene beans, feathers, cotton, fiber balls, and the like. Can be used. Further, as the cloth of the cover 2, cotton, silk, hemp, nylon cloth, double raschel mesh cloth or the like can be used.

  Next, an information processing system that performs information processing related to the manufacture of the pillow 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4A to 4C. FIG. 4A is a block diagram showing an overall schematic configuration of the information processing system. 4B is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the user information input device 10, and FIG. 4C is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the pillow assembly instruction device 20. The information processing system includes a user information input device 10 and a pillow assembly instruction device 20, which can communicate information via an Internet line INT (a form of communication line).

  The user information input device 10 plays a role of receiving input of user information UF (mainly information related to a user who uses the pillow 1) and transmitting the acquired user information UF to the pillow assembly instruction device 20. A plurality of user information input devices 10 may be provided, and it is desirable that the user information input device 10 is installed in stores (for example, pillow sales stores) where the user can easily visit.

  The pillow assembly instruction device 20 plays a role of providing information useful for manufacturing the pillow 1 using the user information UF received from the user information input device 10. A plurality of pillow assembly instruction devices 20 may be provided, and it is desirable that the pillow assembly instruction devices 20 be installed in factories, workshops, or the like in various places where the pillow 1 is manufactured.

  The user information input device 10 includes a user information transmission / reception unit 11, a touch panel 12, a central processing unit (CPU) 13, a RAM (random access memory) 14, a ROM (read only memory) 15, and a hard disk (program storage unit) 16. Have. The hard disk 16 stores a user type information acquisition program 17 and a user name information acquisition program 18.

  The user information transmission / reception unit 11 executes a process of transmitting user information to the pillow assembly instruction apparatus 20 (see S7 in FIG. 5) and the like. The touch panel 12 is used for receiving input of various types of information by a touch operation. The central processing unit (CPU) 13 executes various processes in cooperation with the units (14 to 16) that store information.

  The user body shape information acquisition program 17 includes a occipital distance input unit 51 related to the input of the occipital distance Da, a cervical spine distance input unit 52 related to the input of the cervical spine distance Db, and a temporal distance related to the input of the temporal distance Dc. An input unit 53, a body weight input unit 54 related to the input of the body weight W, a head weight calculation unit 55 related to the calculation of the head weight Wh, and a shoulder weight calculation unit 56 related to the calculation of the shoulder weight Wb are included. The user name information acquisition program 18 includes a user name input unit 61 related to the input of the user's name, a user address input unit 62 related to the input of the user's address, a pillow material selection unit 63 related to the selection input of the pillow material, A mattress repulsive force selection unit 64 related to selection input of the repulsive force of the mattress is included. These programs are appropriately executed by a central processing unit (CPU) 13 to realize each process by the user information input device 10.

  The pillow assembly instruction apparatus 20 includes a user information transmission / reception unit 21, a central processing unit (CPU) 22, a RAM (random access memory) 23, a ROM (read only memory) 24, and a hard disk (program storage unit) 25. The hard disk 25 also stores a user body information processing program 26, an adopted model number determination program 27, and a pillow assembly instruction program 28.

  The user information transmitting / receiving unit 21 executes a process of receiving the user information UF from the user information input device 10 (see S8 in FIG. 5) and the like. The central processing unit (CPU) 22 executes various processes in cooperation with the units (23 to 25) that store information.

  The user body type information processing program 26 includes a supine shoulder sink amount calculation unit 71 related to calculation of a shoulder sink amount d1 described later, and a recumbent shoulder sink amount calculation unit 72 related to calculation of a shoulder sink amount d2 described later. The occipital unit height calculation unit 73 related to the calculation of the target height Ua described later, the cervical spine unit height calculation unit 74 related to the calculation of the target height Ub described later, and the side related to the calculation of the target height Uc described later. A head unit height calculation unit 75 is included. The model number determination program 27 includes a occipital unit adoption model number determination unit 81 related to determination of an adoption model number ASc described below, a cervical unit adoption model number determination unit 82 related to determination of an adoption model number ASb described below, and a determination of an adoption model number ASc described below. The temporal unit adoption model number determination unit 83 related to the is included. The pillow assembly instruction program 28 includes a pillow unit arrangement instruction unit 91 related to an instruction (display) of arrangement of the pillow unit 6 and a tag printing unit 92 related to printing of the tag 5. These programs are appropriately executed by a central processing unit (CPU) 22 to realize each process by the pillow assembly instruction device 20.

  Next, the manufacturing method of the pillow 1 using the information processing system of this embodiment is demonstrated below, referring the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, as a process of step S1, a process of measuring the user's occipital distance Da, cervical vertebra part distance Db, and temporal distance Dc and inputting the measured values to the user information input device 10 is performed. The measurement and input work may be performed by a store worker or the user. When this process is performed, the user information input device 10 is in a state of accepting the input of the measurement value, and the measurement value can be input using the touch panel 12, for example. A method for measuring the occipital distance Da, the cervical spine distance Db, and the temporal distance Dc will be described again. In addition, at least one of the measurement and the input may be automated.

  Next, as a step S <b> 2, a step is performed in which the weight W of the user is measured with a scale and the measurement value obtained thereby is input to the user information input device 10. The measurement and input work may be performed by a store worker or the user. When this process is performed, the user information input device 10 is in a state of accepting the input of the measurement value, and the measurement value can be input using the touch panel 12, for example. In addition, at least one of the measurement and the input may be automated.

  Next, as a process of step S3, the user information input device 10 performs a process of calculating the user's head weight Wh and shoulder weight Wb from the measured value of the body weight W (measured value in step S2).

  Next, as a process of step S4, a process of inputting information of the user name U1 and the user address U2 (delivery destination of the pillow 1) to the user information input device 10 is performed. The input operation may be performed by the user or may be performed on behalf of a store worker or the like. When this process is performed, the user information input device 10 is in a state of accepting the input of the information, and the information can be input using the touch panel 12, for example.

  Next, as a process of step S5, a process of selecting and inputting the pillow material U3 desired by the user to the user information input device 10 is performed. The input operation may be performed by the user or may be performed on behalf of a store worker or the like. When this process is performed, the user information input device 10 displays, for example, various pillow material options on the touch panel 12 and accepts a selection input of any option (the pillow material of the touched option has been input). Recognized as a pillow material).

  Next, as a process of step S6, a process of selectively inputting a mattress repulsive force (mattress type) U4 used by the user together with the pillow 1 is performed on the user information input device 10. The input operation may be performed by the user or may be performed on behalf of a store worker or the like. When this process is performed, the user information input device 10 displays, for example, various mattress repulsive force options on the touch panel 12 and accepts selection input of any option (inputs the repulsive force of the touched option). (Recognized as a repulsive force).

  Next, as step S7, the user information input device 10 performs a step of transmitting the user information UF to the pillow assembly instruction device 20 through the Internet line INT. This user information UF includes each information (back head distance Da, cervical spine distance Db, temporal head distance Dc, body weight W, head weight Wh, shoulder weight Wb, name acquired in each step of steps S1 to S6. U1, address U2, pillow material U3, and repulsive force U4).

  Next, as a process of step S8, the pillow assembly instruction apparatus 20 performs a process of receiving the user information UF transmitted from the user information input apparatus 10. Next, as a process of step S9, the pillow assembly instruction apparatus 20 performs a process of calculating the shoulder sink amount d1 in the supine position and the shoulder sink amount d2 in the lying position.

  Next, in step S10, the pillow assembly instruction apparatus 20 uses the reference height Ha of the first pillow unit 6a (the pillow unit that supports the back of the head) and the reference of the second pillow unit 6b (the pillow unit that supports the cervical vertebra). A step of calculating the height Hb and the reference height Hc of the third pillow unit 6c (the pillow unit that supports the temporal region) is performed.

  Next, as step S11, the pillow assembly instruction apparatus 20 calculates the target height Ua of the first pillow unit 6a, the target height Ub of the second pillow unit 6b, and the target height Uc of the third pillow unit 6c. The process to perform is performed. Next, as step S12, the pillow assembly instruction apparatus 20 determines the adopted model number ASa of the first pillow unit 6a, the adopted model number ASb of the second pillow unit 6b, and the adopted model number ASc of the third pillow unit 6c. Done. Next, as a process of step S13, a process of displaying the adopted model numbers ASa to ASc determined in step S12 is performed by the pillow assembly instruction apparatus 20.

  Next, as a process of step S14, a process of manufacturing the pillow 1 using each of the displayed adopted model numbers Asa to Asc and the printed tag 5 is performed. If demonstrating it more concretely, the process of arrange | positioning and fixing the pillow unit 6a-6c of each displayed adoption model number ASAa-ASc on the pillow cover 2 will be performed respectively. This arrangement and fixing work may all be performed by a worker or the like, or part or all of them may be automated. Then, the process of closing the fastener 2b of the pillow cover 2 is performed. Further, the pillow assembly instruction device 20 prints the user's name U1 and each of the adopted model numbers Asa to ASc on the tag 5, and the process of attaching the printed tag 5 to the cover 2 by an operator or the like is performed.

  The pillow 1 is manufactured by the above series of steps (steps S1 to S14). After that, the manufactured pillow 1 is packed and shipped to the user's address, so that the user can obtain the pillow 1 that matches his body shape.

  Note that the occipital distance Da and the cervical spine distance Db will be described in more detail with respect to the processing in step S1 described above. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the user's upright posture from the side, and is a conceptual diagram showing the occipital distance Da and the cervical spine distance Db. In the present embodiment, the occipital distance Da is the horizontal distance between the back perpendicular to the back of the user in the upright posture and the occipital region (point P1 shown in FIG. 6), and the cervical vertebral distance Db is the user's distance in the upright posture. This is the horizontal distance between the back vertical line in contact with the back surface and the cervical spine (point P2 shown in FIG. 6). In FIG. 6, a point P1 is a point (minimum point) closest to the back perpendicular in the vicinity of the occipital region, and a point P2 is a point (maximum point) farthest from the back normal in the vicinity of the cervical vertebra. The information on the occipital distance Da and the cervical vertebra distance Db is reflected in the reference height (pillow parameters) of the pillow unit for keeping the sleeping posture in the supine position as will be described later.

Further, the temporal distance Dc will be described in more detail with respect to the processing in step S1 described above. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the user's upright posture from the front, and is a conceptual diagram showing the temporal distance Dc. In the present embodiment, the temporal distance Dc is the horizontal distance between the shoulder end surface perpendicular to the user's shoulder end surface in the upright posture and the temporal region (point P3 shown in FIG. 7). In FIG. 7, a point P3 is a point (minimum point) closest to the shoulder end surface perpendicular in the vicinity of the temporal region. The information on the temporal distance Dc is reflected in the pillow unit reference height (pillow parameter) for keeping the sleeping posture in the lying position as described later. When the temporal distance Dc is actually measured with a measure, first, the shoulder width Ds and the head width Dh of the user are measured (see FIG. 8), and the temporal distance Dc can be calculated from the following equation (1). preferable.
Temporal distance Dc = (shoulder width Ds−head width Dh) ÷ 2 (1)

  Note that the shoulder width in a state where the user is in the lying position is compressed by the user's own weight and becomes shorter than the shoulder width in the upright posture. Therefore, when measuring the temporal distance Dc, the shoulder is lightly sandwiched between the two plates B1 and B2 with a force about the weight of the user's shoulder, and the measured value based on the presence or absence of the compression. It is preferable to correct the difference as much as possible (see FIG. 8).

  FIG. 9 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of a method of measuring the occipital distance Da, the cervical vertebral distance Db, and the temporal distance Dc using the 3D camera 211. In the measurement method shown in FIG. 9, the body shape of the user in the upright posture is photographed by the 3D camera 211, and the occipital distance Da, the cervical spine distance Db, and the temporal distance Dc are calculated from the photographed data (3D image data). . As described above, in the lying position, the user's shoulder width is shorter than that in the upright position, so the value calculated by multiplying the shoulder width in the upright posture calculated from the 3D image data by a predetermined coefficient (for example, 0.8), It is preferably used as the shoulder width in the recumbent position.

  Further, with respect to the processing of step S3 described above, as the value of the head weight Wh, a value calculated by multiplying the measured weight W of the user by a predetermined coefficient (for example, 0.15) is employed. However, the method of obtaining the head weight Wh is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the weight of the head is directly measured using a weigh scale WT, and this measured value is set as the head weight Wh. Also good.

  In addition, regarding the processing of step S9 and step S10 described above, each shoulder sink amount d1, d2, and the reference heights Ha to Hc of the three types of pillow units 6 will be described in more detail.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically showing the positional relationship between the user's head in the supine position and the pillow 1 from an upper viewpoint, and FIG. 12 is an arrow view of the AA cross section shown in FIG. FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram schematically showing the positional relationship between the user's head in the lying-down position and the pillow 1 from an upper viewpoint, and FIG. 14 is an arrow of the BB cross section shown in FIG. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the reference height Ha of the first pillow unit 6a that supports the back of the head is a state in which the sleeping posture in the supine position is kept natural (the first pillow unit 6a is compressed by the weight of the user). ) Corresponding to the height of the pillow 1 in the area A (area supporting the back of the head). The reference height Hb of the second pillow unit 6b that supports the cervical vertebra is the area B in a state where the sleeping posture in the supine position is kept natural (the second pillow unit 6b is compressed by the weight of the user). This corresponds to the height of the pillow 1 in the area supporting the cervical spine. Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the reference height Hc of the third pillow unit 6c that supports the temporal region is a state in which the sleeping posture in the lying position is kept natural (the third pillow unit 6c is compressed by the weight of the user). Is equivalent to the height of the pillow 1 in the area C (the area supporting the temporal region).

  The reference height Ha of the first pillow unit 6a corresponding to the area A is calculated as a value (= Da−d1) obtained by subtracting the shoulder sink amount d1 in the supine position from the occipital distance Da. Note that the reference height Ha may be calculated with d1 = 0 when the influence of the shoulder sink amount d1 is small, such as when the user's weight is light. Further, the reference height Hb of the second pillow unit 6b corresponding to the area B is calculated as a value (= Db−d1) obtained by subtracting the shoulder sink amount d1 from the cervical vertebra part distance Db. Note that the reference height Hb may be calculated with d1 = 0 when the influence of the shoulder sink amount d1 is small, such as when the weight of the user is light. Further, the reference height Hc of the third pillow unit 6c corresponding to the area C is calculated as a value (= Dc−d2) obtained by subtracting the shoulder sink amount d2 in the lying position from the temporal distance Dc. In addition, when the user's weight is light or the like, and the influence of the shoulder sinking amount d2 is small, the reference height Hc may be calculated with d2 = 0.

  Here, the shoulder sink amount d1 (at the supine position) is preferably measured using a mattress that the user actually uses with the pillow 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in this embodiment (see Table 1), a value obtained by multiplying the measured weight W of the user by a predetermined coefficient (0.2) is calculated as the shoulder weight Wb. The shoulder sinking amount d1 is calculated by multiplying the calculated shoulder weight Wb by a coefficient (1.2) obtained by an experiment in advance using a standard mattress.

  Similarly, it is preferable that the shoulder sink amount d2 (at the time of lying down) is also measured using a mattress that is actually used by the user together with the pillow 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the present embodiment, a value obtained by multiplying the measured weight W of the user by a predetermined coefficient (0.2) is calculated as the shoulder weight Wb, and the calculated shoulder weight is calculated. The shoulder sinking amount d2 is calculated by multiplying Wb by a coefficient (2.6) obtained in advance by an experiment using a standard mattress.

  In addition, when calculating | requiring said shoulder sink amount d1 or said shoulder sink amount d2, when a user uses the mattress of the hardness (repulsive force) different from a standard mattress with the pillow 1, the hardness of the mattress to be used ( It is preferable to adjust the coefficient (1.2 or 2.6) according to the repulsive force. If the coefficient is obtained in advance for each type of mattress, such a coefficient can be easily adjusted.

  Regarding the process of step S11 described above, the target heights Ua to Uc of the three types of pillow units 6 will be described in more detail.

  The target height Ua of the first pillow unit 6a corresponding to the area A is an ideal value for calculating the height of the first pillow unit 6a in the unloaded state (state when the pillow 1 is not used). This corresponds to the target value of the height of the first pillow unit 6a used for forming the pillow 1. The target height Ub of the second pillow unit 6b corresponding to the area B is an ideal value for calculating the height of the second pillow unit 6b in an unloaded state, and the second pillow unit used for forming the pillow 1 this time This corresponds to a target value of height 6b. The target height Uc of the third pillow unit 6c corresponding to the area C is an ideal value for calculating the height of the third pillow unit 6c in an unloaded state, and the third pillow unit used for forming the pillow 1 this time This corresponds to a target value of a height of 6c.

The target height Ua of the first pillow unit 6a is calculated by the following equation (2) using the reference height Ha, the head weight Wh, and the height correction coefficient M of the first pillow unit 6a.
Ua = Ha × M × (Wh / 10) (2)
The target height Ub of the second pillow unit 6b is calculated by the following equation (3) using the reference height Hb, the head weight Wh, and the height correction coefficient M of the second pillow unit 6b.
Ub = Hb × M × (Wh / 10) (3)
The target height Uc of the third pillow unit 6c is calculated by the following equation (4) using the reference height Hc, the head weight Wh, and the height correction coefficient M of the third pillow unit 6c.
Uc = Hc × M × (Wh / 10) (4)

  The height correction coefficient M is a value indicating the ease of deformation of the pillow material (the material that is more likely to be compressed and deformed becomes larger). The height correction coefficient M is obtained in advance by experiments or the like for each type of material. In the present embodiment, the height correction coefficient M is 1.0 for a cylindrical plastic material, 1.1 for a hollow spherical plastic material, 1.2 for a high resilience cushion, and 1.5 for a feather. In the case of the low resilience cushion, it is set to 1.6. Thereby, for example, when the pillow material U3 is a “hollow spherical plastic material”, the height correction coefficient M is set to 1.1.

  Further, the model numbers of the three types of pillow units 6 will be described in more detail with respect to the processing in step S12 described above.

In the first pillow unit 6a corresponding to the area A, different model numbers Sa1 to Sa10 are set according to the height (thickness). Table 1 shows the correspondence between the target height Ua and the model number and height (thickness) of the first pillow unit 6a to be matched. According to Table 1, for example, if the target height Ua is 25 mm or more and less than 35 mm, the first pillow unit 6a having the model number Sa3 (height is 30 mm) is suitable. In the process of step S <b> 12, for the first pillow unit 6 a, any one of the model numbers Sa <b> 1 to Sa <b> 10 is determined as the employed model number ASa according to the correspondence relationship in Table 1. In this way, the adopted model number ASA is determined based on the target height Ua.

Different model numbers Sb1 to Sb10 are set in the second pillow unit 6b corresponding to the area B depending on the height (thickness). Table 2 shows the correspondence relationship between the target height Ub and the model number and height (thickness) of the second pillow unit 6b to be matched. According to Table 2, for example, if the target height Ub is 25 mm or more and less than 35 mm, the second pillow unit 6b having the model number Sb3 (height is 30 mm) is suitable. In the process of step S12, for the second pillow unit 6b, any one of the model numbers Sb1 to Sb10 is determined as the adopted model number ASb according to the correspondence relationship in Table 2. In this manner, the adopted model number ASb is determined based on the target height Ub.

Different model numbers Sc1 to Sc10 are set in the third pillow unit 6c corresponding to the area C depending on the height (thickness). Table 3 shows the correspondence between the target height Uc and the model number and height (thickness) of the third pillow unit 6c to be matched. According to Table 3, for example, if the target height Uc is 25 mm or more and less than 35 mm, the third pillow unit 6c having the model number Sc3 (height is 30 mm) is suitable. In the process of step S12, for the third pillow unit 6c, any one of the model numbers Sc1 to Sc10 is determined as the adopted model number ASc according to the correspondence relationship in Table 3. Thus, the adopted model number ASc is determined based on the target height Uc.

  As an example, it is assumed that the target height Ua of the first pillow unit 6a is 32 mm, the target height Ub of the second pillow unit 6b is 53 mm, and the target height Uc of the third pillow unit 106c is 78 mm. In this case, the adopted model number Asa for the first unit 6a is determined to be Sa3 (height 30 mm). The adopted model number ASb for the second pillow unit 6b is determined to be Sb5 (height 50 mm). Further, the adopted model number ASc for the third pillow unit 6c is determined to be Sc8 (height 80 mm). As described above, the calculated target height (Ua to Uc) of the pillow unit 6 is converted into the optimum pillow unit adoption model number (ASa to ASc) according to the correspondence relationships shown in Tables 1 to 3. become.

  FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a second pillow unit 6bx corresponding to a modified example (an example in which the shape is changed) of the second pillow unit 6b. As shown in the figure, in the second pillow unit 6bx, the peripheral length L1 of the central portion is shorter than the peripheral length L2 of both end portions, and the upper central portion is slightly depressed. Thereby, the 2nd pillow unit 6bx can support a cervical vertebra part with the form fitted by the user's neck, and can make body pressure dispersibility more favorable.

  As described above, the information processing method performed by the information processing system according to the present embodiment is the pillow used by the user with respect to the pillow 1 formed using the pillow unit 6 to which a different model number is assigned depending on the height. 1 is a method of determining the model number of the pillow unit 6 used for forming the first model as the adopted model number. This information processing method includes a user information acquisition step (mainly steps S1 to S6) for acquiring user information UF including head position information of a user who uses the pillow 1, and the head position information included in the user information UF. And a determination step (mainly steps S9 to S12) for determining the adopted model number.

  Thereby, for a plurality of users having different body shapes near the head, a pillow (in this embodiment, a pillow that can obtain a sleeping posture close to a natural body) that is suitable for each user is more reliably and efficiently manufactured. Is easy.

  In general, in order to provide an optimal pillow for a user, it is necessary to prepare many kinds of pillows having different sizes at a store, and there is a problem that inventory costs increase. In this regard, if the pillow is manufactured using the pillow unit as in the present embodiment, the optimum pillow for the user can be efficiently manufactured, and it is also necessary to prepare various types of pillows. There is no inventory cost. Thus, when manufacturing a pillow using a pillow unit, if the information processing method according to the present embodiment is used, a pillow unit having a height suitable for each user can be easily identified based on the determined adopted model number. This makes it easier to manufacture pillows.

  In addition, when a user tries and selects several types of pillows, it takes time to select an appropriate pillow. In addition, it is not easy for the user to determine the difference in height of a pillow of about 1 cm, and it is practically difficult for the user to select a pillow having an appropriate height. In this regard, according to the information processing method according to the present embodiment, since the adopted model number is determined based on the user's head position information, it is easy to more reliably manufacture and provide a pillow suitable for the user. Become.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the 1st pillow unit 6a which supports a user's back head in the sleeping position of a supine position and the 2nd pillow unit 6b which supports the said user's cervical vertebra part in the said sleeping position are used as the pillow unit 6. It is done. The user information UF includes, as the head position information, the occipital distance Da (first head position information) associated with the distance between the user's back vertical line and the back head in the natural body, the user's back normal line and the cervical spine in the natural body, And a cervical vertebra part distance Db (second head position information) associated with the distance. Further, the determining step includes a process of determining the adopted model number ASA of the first pillow unit 6a based on the occipital distance Da included in the user information UF, and a cervical spine distance Db included in the user information UF. And a process of determining the adopted model number ASb of the two pillow units 6b. Accordingly, it is easy to more reliably and efficiently manufacture a pillow that appropriately supports the occipital region and the cervical vertebra of a user who takes a sleeping position in the supine position.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the 3rd pillow unit 6c which supports a user's temporal region in the lying-down position is also used as the pillow unit 6. The user information UF also includes, as the head position information, a temporal distance Dc (third head position information) associated with the distance between the user's shoulder end surface perpendicular to the natural body and the temporal region. Further, the determining step includes a process of determining the adopted model number ASc of the third pillow unit 6c based on the temporal distance Dc included in the user information UF. Accordingly, it is easy to more reliably and efficiently manufacture a pillow that appropriately supports the user's temporal region in a lying position.

  In addition, the information processing method in the present embodiment includes a transmission step (step S7) for transmitting user information UF via a communication line (Internet line). Thereby, even if the user information input device 10 and the pillow assembly instruction device 20 are in a remote location, it is possible to appropriately execute the determination step.

  Moreover, the information processing method in the present embodiment includes a calculation step of calculating the target heights Ua to Uc of the pillow unit 6 based on the head position information, and the calculation step is based on the target heights Ua to Uc. The adopted model numbers ASa to ASc are determined.

  The user information UF includes user's shoulder weight information and mattress repulsive force information, and the calculation step determines target heights Ua to Uc based on the shoulder weight information and the repulsive force information. calculate. Accordingly, it is easy to determine more appropriate adopted model numbers Asa to ASc in consideration of the repulsive force of the mattress that the user uses with the pillow 1 in addition to the user's shoulder weight.

  The user information UF includes user head weight information, and the calculation step calculates target heights Ua to Uc based on the head weight information. Accordingly, it is easy to determine more appropriate adopted model numbers Asa to ASc in consideration of the head weight of the user.

  Further, the user information UF includes material information of the pillow unit 6, and the calculation step calculates target heights Ua to Uc based on the material information. Thereby, the material of the pillow unit 6 is also taken into consideration, and it is easy to determine more appropriate adopted model numbers ASa to ASc.

  Moreover, the manufacturing method of the pillow which concerns on this embodiment is a method of forming the pillow 1 using the pillow unit 6 of the adoption model number Asa-ASc determined by said information processing method. Therefore, the pillow 1 can be manufactured by taking advantage of the information processing method according to the present embodiment. Further, the information processing system according to the present embodiment is configured to execute the information processing method described above.

  Moreover, the program which concerns on this embodiment is the pillow unit 6a-6c used for formation of the pillow 1 which a user uses regarding the pillow 1 formed using the pillow unit 6 to which a different model number was allocated according to height. This is a program for causing a computer to determine a model number as adopted model numbers ASa to ASc. The program also includes a user information acquisition step for acquiring user information UF including the user's head position information, and a determination step for determining the adopted model numbers ASa to ASc based on the head position information included in the user information UF. A program that causes the computer to execute processing including The determining step includes a process of determining the adopted model number ASA of the first pillow unit 6a based on the occipital distance Da included in the user information UF and a second cervical spine distance Db included in the user information UF. And determining the adopted model number ASb of the pillow unit 6b.

2. Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following description, emphasis is placed on the description of parts different from the first embodiment, and description of parts common to the first embodiment may be omitted.

  FIG. 16 is a configuration diagram (perspective view) of the pillow 101 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 17 is a configuration diagram of the cover 102 used for forming the pillow 101, and FIG. 18 is a general term for the pillow units 106D1 to 106D9 (hereinafter, “pillow unit 106”) used for forming the pillow 101. Is a configuration diagram (perspective view) of FIG. For one pillow 101, nine pillow units 106D1 to 106D9 are used. The pillow 101 includes a substantially rectangular cover 102 formed of a woven or knitted fabric, a tag 105 attached to the cover 102, and a pillow unit 106 formed of a bag or cushion filled with filling.

  The cover 2 can be bent at a fold line 102 a provided in the center, and a fastener 102 b is provided on the outer periphery of the cover 102. The cover 102 is formed with a storage space that covers the top and bottom by folding at the fold line 102a. The pillow 101 is formed by closing the fastener 102b in a state where the pillow unit 106 is stored in the storage space.

  Each area D1 to D9 in which the pillow units 106D1 to 106D9 are stored is provided inside the cover 102 (the above storage space). On the inner side of the cover 2, a hook-and-loop fastener for fixing the pillow unit 106Dx is provided at a position of an area Dx (x is an integer from 1 to 9). The pillow unit 106 is provided with a hook-and-loop fastener (not shown) that can be engaged with the hook-and-loop fastener on the cover 102 side, and the pillow unit 106 is detachably fixed to the cover 102 using these hook-and-loop fasteners. I can do it.

  The pillow units 106D1 to 106D9 have the same planar shape and size (the shape and size as viewed from above) so that they can be arranged at any position in the areas D1 to D9. Thereby, it is possible to use the same pillow unit 106 as any of the pillow units 106D1 to 106D9, and it is possible to reduce the types of pillow units 106 stored as stock as much as possible.

  In addition, the area which combined the area D2 and the area D5 corresponds to the area A (area supporting the back of the head) in the first embodiment, and the pillow units 106D2 and 106D5 arranged in this area are the first embodiment as a whole. It corresponds to the first pillow unit 6a in the form. The area D8 corresponds to the area B (an area that supports the cervical vertebra) in the first embodiment, and the pillow unit 106D8 disposed in this area corresponds to the second pillow unit 6b in the first embodiment. The area combining the area D1, the area D4, and the area D7 corresponds to the area C in the first embodiment, and the pillow units 106D1, 106D4, 106D7 arranged in this area as a whole are the first in the first embodiment. This corresponds to the three pillow unit 6c. In addition, the area combining the area D3, the area D6, and the area D9 corresponds to the area C in the first embodiment, and the pillow units 106D3, 106D6, and 106D9 arranged in this area are the first embodiment as a whole. Corresponds to the third pillow unit 6c.

  Next, an information processing system that performs information processing related to the manufacture of the pillow 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 19A to 19E. FIG. 19A is a block diagram showing an overall schematic configuration of the information processing system. This information processing system includes a body type information input device 110, an adopted model number determining device 120, a user communication terminal 130, and a pillow assembly instruction device 140, which are connected via an Internet line INT (a form of communication line). Information communication is possible.

  FIG. 19B is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the body information input device 110. FIG. 19C is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the adopted model number determining device 120. FIG. 19D is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the user communication terminal 130. FIG. 19E is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the pillow assembly instruction device 140.

  The body type information input device 110 is a web server and plays a role of receiving input of body type information of a user and acquiring the body type information. A plurality of body type information input devices 110 may be provided, and it is desirable that the body type information input device 110 is installed in stores (for example, a pillow store) where the user can easily visit.

  The adopted model number determining device 120 plays a role of determining the adopted model number of the pillow unit (the model number of what is applied to the pillow 101) based on the above-described body shape information and the like. The user communication terminal 130 is a communication terminal (for example, a personal computer) possessed by the user.

  The pillow assembly instruction device 140 displays the determined adopted model number and the like and provides information useful for manufacturing the pillow 101. A plurality of pillow assembly instruction devices 140 may be provided, and it is desirable that the pillow assembly instruction devices 140 be installed in factories, workshops, or the like in the various places where the pillow 140 is manufactured.

  The body shape information input device 110 includes an information transmitting / receiving unit 111, a touch panel 112, a central processing unit (CPU) 113, a RAM (random access memory) 114, a ROM (read only memory) 115, and a hard disk (program storage unit) 116. . The hard disk 116 also stores a body type information acquisition program 117 and a user name etc. information acquisition program 118.

  The information transmission / reception unit 111 performs transmission / reception of information with other devices. The touch panel 112 is used for receiving input of various information by a touch operation. The central processing unit (CPU) 113 executes various processes in cooperation with the units (114 to 116) that store information.

  The body shape information acquisition program 117 includes a occipital distance input unit 151, a cervical vertebra part distance input unit 152, a temporal distance input unit 153, a body weight input unit 154, a head weight calculation unit 155, and a shoulder weight calculation unit 156. It is. The user name information acquisition program 118 includes a user name input unit 161 and an e-mail address input unit 162 related to input of the user's e-mail address. These programs are appropriately executed by the central processing unit (CPU) 113, and each process by the body information input device 110 is realized.

  The adopted model number determining device 120 includes an information transmission / reception unit 121, a central processing unit (CPU) 122, a RAM (random access memory) 123, a ROM (read only memory) 124, and a hard disk (program storage unit) 125. The hard disk 125 is provided with a user information storage unit 127. Further, the hard disk 125 stores a user identification number assigning program 126 related to assigning a user identification number, a body shape information processing program 128, and an adopted model number determining program 129. The information transmission / reception unit 121 performs transmission / reception of information with other devices. The central processing unit (CPU) 122 executes various processes in cooperation with the units (123 to 125) that store information.

  The body type information processing program 128 includes a supine shoulder sink amount calculation unit 171, a recumbent shoulder sink amount calculation unit 172, a occipital unit height calculation unit 173, a cervical spine unit height calculation unit 174, and a temporal unit. A height calculation unit 175 is included. The adopted model number determining program 129 includes a occipital unit adopted model number determining unit 181, a cervical unit adopting model number determining unit 182, and a temporal unit adopting model number determining unit 183. These programs are appropriately executed by the central processing unit (CPU) 122, and each process by the adopted model number determining device 120 is realized.

  The user communication terminal 130 includes an information transmission / reception unit 131, a touch panel 132, a central processing unit (CPU) 133, a RAM (random access memory) 134, a ROM (read only memory) 135, and a hard disk (program storage unit) 136. The hard disk 136 also stores an e-mail program 137 and a pillow ordering program 138 related to pillow ordering. The information transmission / reception unit 131 performs transmission / reception of information with other devices. The touch panel 132 is used for receiving input of various types of information through touch operations. The central processing unit (CPU) 133 executes various processes in cooperation with the units (134 to 136) that store information.

  The e-mail program 137 is used when executing processing related to e-mail. The pillow order program 138 is related to a user identification number input unit 201, a pillow material selection unit 202, a mattress repulsive force selection unit 203, a user address input unit 204, and a pillow order determination process related to the input of a user identification number. A pillow order determination unit 205 is included. These programs are appropriately executed by the central processing unit (CPU) 133, and each process by the user communication terminal 130 is realized.

  The pillow assembly instruction device 140 includes an information transmission / reception unit 141, a central processing unit (CPU) 142, a RAM (random access memory) 143, a ROM (read only memory) 144, and a hard disk (program storage unit) 145. The hard disk 145 stores a pillow assembly instruction program 146. The information transmission / reception unit 141 performs transmission / reception of information with other devices. A central processing unit (CPU) 142 executes various processes in cooperation with the units (143 to 145) that store information. The pillow assembly instruction program 146 includes a pillow unit arrangement instruction unit 191 and a tag printing unit 192. These programs are appropriately executed by the central processing unit (CPU) 142, and each process by the pillow assembly instruction device 140 is realized.

  Next, the manufacturing method of the pillow 101 using the information processing system of this embodiment is demonstrated below, referring the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, as the process of step S101, a process of measuring the user's occipital distance Da, cervical vertebra part distance Db, and temporal distance Dc and inputting the measurement values obtained thereby to the body shape information input device 110 is performed. Next, as a process of step S102, a process of measuring the weight W of the user with a weight scale and inputting the measurement value obtained thereby to the body shape information input device 110 is performed. Next, as a process of step S103, the body information input device 110 performs a process of calculating the user's head weight Wh and shoulder weight Wb from the measured values of the body weight W (measured values in step S102). In addition, each process of step S101-S103 is based on each process of step S1-S3 of 1st Embodiment.

  Next, as a process of step S104, a process of inputting information on the user name U1 and the user's email address EM to the body shape information input device 110 is performed. The e-mail address EM is information that enables information transmission to the user communication terminal 130 owned by the user directly or indirectly. The input operation in this step may be performed by the user, or may be performed by a store worker or the like. When this process is performed, the body information input device 110 is in a state of accepting input of the information, and the information can be input using the touch panel 112, for example.

  Next, as the process of step S105, the body information input device 110 transmits the user information UF to the adopted model number determining device 120 through the Internet line INT. This user information UF includes each information (back head distance Da, cervical spine distance Db, temporal head distance Dc, weight W, head weight Wh, shoulder weight Wb, name acquired in each step of steps S101 to S104. U1 and email address EM).

  Next, as the step S106, the adopted model number determination device 120 performs a step of receiving the user information UF transmitted from the body shape information input device 110. Next, as a process of step S107, a process in which the adopted model number determining device 120 assigns a user identification number to the user information UF is performed. This user identification number is a number determined to be different for each user, and functions as ID information that enables the user to be identified. Next, as step S108, the adopted model number determination device 120 stores the user identification number and the user information UF in the hard disk 125 (user information storage unit 127). Next, as a process of step S109, a process in which the adopted model number determining device 120 transmits a user identification number to the user communication terminal 130 is performed. The transmission can be performed using the email address EM.

  Next, as step S110, a step in which the user communication terminal 130 receives a user identification number is performed. Next, as step S111, the user communication terminal 130 downloads and activates the pillow order program from the cloud and inputs a user identification number to the user communication terminal 130. The download and activation of the pillow order program may be performed in accordance with a predetermined operation of the user communication terminal 130 by the user, and is automatically performed by the user communication terminal 130 in response to receiving the user identification number. Also good. By the activation, the user communication terminal 130 is in a state of accepting input of various information described later. The user identification number may be input manually by the user based on the received user identification number, or may be automatically performed by the user communication terminal 130 in response to receiving the user identification number. good.

  Next, as a process of step S112, a process of inputting a pillow material selection to the user communication terminal 130 is performed. When this process is performed, for example, the user communication terminal 130 displays various pillow material options on the touch panel 12 and accepts selection input of any option (the pillow material of the touched option is input to the pillow Recognized as material).

  Next, as a process of step S113, a process of selecting and inputting the repulsive force of the mattress that the user uses with the pillow 1 is performed to the user communication terminal 130. When this process is performed, the user information input device 10 displays, for example, various mattress repulsive force options on the touch panel 12 and accepts selection input of any option (inputs the repulsive force of the touched option). (Recognized as a repulsive force).

  Next, as step S114, a step of inputting the user's address (delivery address) to the user communication terminal 130 is performed. The input operation in the steps S112 to S114 may be performed by the user or may be performed by another person. In this embodiment, since these inputs can be performed using the user communication terminal 130, it is very convenient for the user. Next, as a process of step S115, a process of determining a pillow order is performed. This process is realized, for example, by displaying an “order confirmation” button on the touch panel 132 and touching the user by touching it.

  Next, as a process of step S116, the user communication terminal 130 transmits a user identification number and pillow order information to the adopted model number determining device 120. This pillow order information includes each information input to the user communication terminal 130 in the steps S112 to S115.

  Next, as step S117, the adopted model number determining device 120 performs a step of calculating a shoulder sink amount d1 in the supine position and a shoulder sink amount d2 in the lying position. Next, as step S118, the adopted model number determination device 120 uses the adopted height determining unit 120 to support the occipital region, the reference height Ha of the pillow unit 106, the reference unit Hb of the pillow unit 106 that supports the cervical spine, and the pillow that supports the temporal region. A step of calculating the reference height Hc of the unit 106 is performed.

  Next, as step S119, the adopted model number determination device 120 causes the pillow unit 106 to support the target height Ua of the pillow unit 106 that supports the occipital region, the target height Ub of the pillow unit 106 that supports the cervical spine, and the temporal region. A step of calculating the target height Uc of the unit 106 is performed. Next, in step S120, the model number determination device 120 uses the adopted model number Asa of the pillow unit 106 that supports the occipital region, the adopted model number ASb of the pillow unit 106 that supports the cervical spine, and the pillow unit 106 that supports the temporal region. A step of determining the adopted model number ASc is performed.

  In addition, each process of step S117-S120 is based on each process of step S9-S12 of 1st Embodiment. However, in 2nd Embodiment, since the planar shape and planar size are the same also about the pillow unit 106 arrange | positioned in any position, it is not necessary to distinguish the model number of a pillow unit by the position arrange | positioned. Therefore, different model numbers Sd1 to Sd10 are set in the pillow unit 106 according to the height (thickness) regardless of the position where the pillow unit 106 is arranged.

FIG. 21 shows a schematic shape (perspective view) of the pillow unit 106 for each model number. The planar shape of the pillow unit 106 is the same regardless of the model number, but the height of the pillow unit 106 changes for each model number. Table 4 shows the correspondence between the target height Ux (Ux is an arbitrary one of Ua to Uc) and the model number and height of the matching pillow unit 106.

  According to Table 4, for example, if the target height Ua is 25 mm or more and less than 35 mm, the pillow unit 106 (the pillow unit 106D2 and the pillow unit 106D5) corresponding to the target height Ua has the model number Sd3 (height Is a 30 mm) pillow unit 106. In the process of step S120, any one of the model numbers Sd1 to Sd10 is determined as the adopted model number (ASa, ASb, or ASc) according to the correspondence relationship in Table 4 for the pillow unit 106 arranged at any position. . In other words, the calculated target height Ux (Ua to Uc) of the pillow unit 106 is converted into the optimum pillow unit adoption model numbers Asa to ASc according to the correspondence relationship shown in Table 4.

  As an example, the target height Ua of the pillow unit 106 that supports the occipital region is 32 mm, the target height Ub of the pillow unit 106 that supports the cervical spine portion is 53 mm, and the target height Uc of the pillow unit 106 that supports the temporal region Is 78 mm. In this case, the adopted model number Asa for the pillow units 106D2 and 106D5 arranged in the area D2 and the area D5 (corresponding to the area A of the first embodiment) is determined as Sd3 (height 30 mm). Further, the adopted model number ASb for the pillow unit 106D8 arranged in the area D8 (corresponding to the area B of the first embodiment) is determined to be Sd5 (height 50 mm). Also, the pillow units 106D1, 106D4, 106D7, 106D3, 106D6, 106D9 arranged in the area D1, the area D4, the area D7, the area D3, the area D6, and the area D9 (corresponding to the area C of the first embodiment). The adopted model number ASc is determined to be Sd8 (height 80 mm).

  Next, as step S121, the adopted model number determination device 120 transmits user information and information of each of the adopted model numbers ASa to ASc to the pillow assembly instruction device 140. Next, as a process of step S122, the pillow assembly instruction device 140 performs a process of displaying the adopted model numbers ASa to ASc determined in step S120.

  Next, as a process of step S123, a process of manufacturing the pillow 101 using each of the displayed adopted model numbers Asa to Asc and the printed tag 105 is performed. In addition, each process of step S122-S123 is based on each process of step S13-S14 of 1st Embodiment.

  The pillow 101 is manufactured by the series of steps (steps S101 to S123) described above. Thereafter, the manufactured pillow 101 is packed and shipped to the user's address, so that the user can acquire the pillow 101 that matches his body shape.

3. Others According to the pillow manufacturing method described above, body shape information (head body shape data) in the vicinity of the user's head is obtained by a predetermined method, and the shape of the pillow is determined based on a predetermined conversion formula. A plurality of parameters relating to the body shape of the user can be derived using the parameters. Therefore, a pillow that can obtain a sleeping posture close to a natural body for each of a plurality of users having different body shapes can be efficiently manufactured by the same procedure. In addition, it is possible to standardize in-house standardized procedures for acquiring weight information and manufacturing procedures based on it, and to build an individual order system that can be consistently performed from order receipt to production, corresponding to individual user preferences. Can do.

  Further, according to the information processing system described above, the user's body shape information once acquired is stored. Therefore, it is possible to order a pillow having the optimum shape for the user at any time, such as at the user's home, so that it is possible to smoothly reorder the same pillow or order a pillow with a different material. Also, when reordering a pillow that is larger in size than the one in use, or when reordering a pillow with a material that has a greater amount of compression deformation than the one in use, the user can use the height and material of the pillow in use as a reference. You can then reorder, so you can choose the best pillow for your users as you reorder. Still further, in an accommodation facility such as a hotel, it is possible to provide an optimal pillow for the guest on the day of the stay by transmitting the head shape information of the guest at the time of reservation.

  While the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the configuration of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. That is, the above-described embodiment is an example in all respects, and should be considered as not restrictive. The technical scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the embodiment but by the scope of the claims, and is understood to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of the claims. Should.

  The present invention can be used for a pillow formed using a pillow unit.

1 pillow (first embodiment)
2 cover 2a crease 2b fastener 3 hook-and-loop fastener 5 tag 6, 6a to 6c pillow unit 10 user information input device 20 pillow assembly instruction device 101 pillow (second embodiment)
102 Cover 102a Crease 102b Fastener 103 Surface Fastener 105 Tag 106, 106D1-106D9 Pillow Unit 110 Body Type Information Input Device 120 Adopted Model Number Determination Device 130 User Communication Terminal 140 Pillow Assembly Instruction Device INT Internet Line

Claims (12)

An information processing method for determining a pillow model number used for forming a pillow used by a user as an adopted model number for a pillow formed using a pillow unit to which a different model number is assigned according to height. ,
A user information acquisition step of acquiring user information including head position information of the user;
A determination step of determining the adopted model number based on the head position information included in the user information. As the pillow unit, a first pillow unit that supports the occipital region of the user in a sleeping position in a supine position, and a second pillow unit that supports the user's cervical spine in the sleeping position, are used.
The user information is
As the head position information, the first head position information associated with the distance between the user's back vertical line and the occipital head in the natural body, and the second related to the distance between the user's back normal line and the cervical spine in the natural body. Including head position information,
The determining step includes
Based on the first head position information included in the user information, a process for determining the adopted model number of the first pillow unit;
The information processing method according to claim 1, further comprising: determining the adopted model number of the second pillow unit based on second head position information included in the user information. As the pillow unit, a third pillow unit that supports the user's temporal region in a lying position is used.
The user information is
As the head position information, including the third head position information associated with the distance between the perpendicular line of the shoulder end surface of the user in the natural body and the temporal region,
The determining step includes
The information processing method according to claim 2, further comprising a process of determining the adopted model number of the third pillow unit based on third head position information included in the user information.   The information processing method according to claim 1, further comprising a transmission step of transmitting the user information via a communication line. A calculation step of calculating a target height of the pillow unit based on the head position information;
The determining step includes
The information processing method according to claim 1, wherein the adopted model number is determined based on the target height. The user information includes shoulder weight information of the user and repulsive force information of the mattress,
The calculating step includes:
6. The information processing method according to claim 5, wherein the target height is calculated based on the shoulder weight information and the repulsive force information. The user information includes head weight information of the user,
The calculating step includes:
The information processing method according to claim 5, wherein the target height is calculated based on the head weight information. The user information includes material information of the pillow unit,
The calculating step includes:
The information processing method according to claim 5, wherein the target height is calculated based on the material information.   A method for manufacturing a pillow, wherein the pillow is formed using the pillow unit of the adopted model number determined by the information processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 8.   An information processing system for executing the information processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 8. A program for causing a computer to determine a model number of the pillow unit used for forming a pillow used by a user as a model number used for a pillow formed using a pillow unit to which a different model number is assigned according to height. ,
A user information acquisition step of acquiring user information including head position information of the user;
A determination step of determining the adopted model number based on the head position information included in the user information;
A program for causing a computer to execute a process including: As the pillow unit, a first pillow unit that supports the occipital region of the user in a sleeping position in a supine position, and a second pillow unit that supports the user's cervical spine in the sleeping position, are used.
The user information is
As the head position information, the first head position information associated with the distance between the user's back vertical line and the occipital head in the natural body, and the second related to the distance between the user's back normal line and the cervical spine in the natural body. Including head position information,
The determining step includes
Based on the first head position information included in the user information, a process for determining the adopted model number of the first pillow unit;
The program according to claim 11, further comprising: a process of determining the adopted model number of the second pillow unit based on second head position information included in the user information.