JP2019111307A - Bathroom mindfulness practice aid system and method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a system for aiding in correct practice of the mindfulness in a bathroom.SOLUTION: A bathroom 2 is provided with: mindfulness output means 10 to output mindfulness outputs including at least one of sound and light; and guide voice output means 13. A mindfulness control part 31 of control means 3 controls the mindfulness output means 10 to change at least one of the mindfulness outputs with a rhythm. A guide voice control part 32 causes the guide voice output means 13 to output a guide voice to guide practice of the mindfulness.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to systems, methods, and programs that help to practice mindfulness in a bathroom.

  A bathroom is a familiar household facility that is used almost daily. In recent years, multifunctionality of bathroom is planned, automatic bathing function, memory function, steam sauna function, in-bathroom TV function, bathtub bubble function, in-bath telephone function, shower with massage function, drying function, heating function, ventilation There is known a bathroom system having a function, a BGM function, and the like. There is also known a technique of providing a bathroom as a place where body and mind can be relaxed by using these functions (see Patent Document 1 etc.).

JP-A 5-86738

  Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for effectively presenting the inside of a bathroom as a place for refreshing and meditation. However, only a fantastic and mysterious environment is provided, and no practical or scientific approach can be seen to bring the bather into the state of meditation.

On the other hand, recently, a practice called mindfulness is attracting attention. Mindfulness is considered as a psychological process that draws attention to the internal and external experiences that are currently occurring, and is said to be able to be developed through meditation and other training that removes religious elements. ing. However, mindfulness is not self-directed and does not have the desired effect if practiced correctly.
In view of such circumstances, the present invention aims to provide a system that helps to practice mindfulness correctly in a bathroom.

In order to solve the above problems, the system of the present invention is a system for assisting the practice of mindfulness in a bathroom,
Control means,
Mindfulness output means installed in the bathroom and outputting a mindfulness output including at least one of sound and light;
Guide voice output means installed in the bathroom;
The control means comprises
A mindfulness control unit that controls the mindfulness output unit such that at least one of the mindfulness outputs changes with a rhythm;
A guide voice control unit for outputting a guide voice for guiding the practice of mindfulness from the guide voice output unit;
It is characterized by including.
According to the present invention system, it is possible to easily enter a meditation state by changing mindfulness output such as sound and light with rhythm. Guide voice can guide you to practice mindfulness correctly. By performing mindfulness properly while taking a bath in the bathroom, it is possible to obtain a relaxing effect both physically and mentally, and also to recover not only physical fatigue but also mental fatigue.
Mindfulness output is an external stimulus or signal that can bring a person to at least one of the five senses (visual, auditory, olfactory sense, taste, tactile sense) to the mindfulness state through sight or hearing, and at least one of light and sound. including. In addition, smell (smell), taste, air, bubble jet (registered trademark), shower, etc. may be included.
The at least one mindfulness output that changes with the rhythm is preferably sound or light, but may also be scent, bubble jet jet speed, shower jet speed, and the like.

The guide voice control unit has a guide voice information holding management unit that holds information on the guide voice, and the guide voice information includes
Guide voice information to prompt the user to correct the posture,
Guide voice information to prompt the user to take a deep breath,
Guide voice information that encourages users to focus on breathing,
Guide voice information, which reminds the user to notice confusion and turn their awareness back to breathing,
It is preferable to include at least one of guide voice information prompting the user to objectively observe his / her condition.

  The guide voice control unit has a repeat guide voice information holding management unit that holds information on the guide voice, and the guide voice information prompts the user to correct the posture, and then the user takes a deep breath To the user, then to the user to turn to the mind, then to the user to notice the confusion, to turn the mind to the re-breathing, and then to the user to objectively observe his condition. It is preferable to include repeat guide voice information that cyclically repeats prompting voice.

  It is preferable that the mindfulness control unit includes a meditation support program holding unit storing a meditation support program that causes the mindfulness output unit to execute an operation to support the user's meditation.

  It is preferable that the operation to support includes an operation to change the rhythm of the mindfulness output stepwise.

  Preferably, the mindfulness control unit includes a rhythm speed setting unit that sets a rhythm speed of the mindfulness output.

  It is preferable that the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system further includes a heartbeat sound pickup unit that collects heartbeat sounds of the user. The mindfulness control unit includes a heartbeat rhythm speed acquiring unit that calculates a heartbeat rhythm speed based on sound collection data of the heartbeat sound, and the rhythm speed setting unit is configured to calculate the mind rhythm speed based on the calculated heartbeat rhythm speed. It is preferable to set the rhythm speed of fullness output.

  It is preferable that the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system further includes a breathing sound collection unit that collects a user's breathing sound. The mindfulness control unit includes a breathing rhythm speed acquisition unit that calculates a breathing rhythm speed based on sound collection data of the breathing sound, and the rhythm speed setting unit uses the calculated breathing rhythm speed as the rhythm speed. It is preferable to set.

  Preferably, the mindfulness output means includes a heartbeat sound output unit for outputting a heartbeat sound.

  It is preferable that the mindfulness output means include a breathing sound output unit that outputs a breathing sound.

  It is preferable that the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system further includes a body temperature observation unit that observes the body temperature of the user. Preferably, the mindfulness control unit includes a body temperature corresponding control unit that controls the mindfulness output based on the observed body temperature.

  It is preferable that the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system further includes a mind-body state information acquisition unit that obtains the mind-body state information of the user. The mindfulness control unit according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the mindfulness control unit includes a mind-body state correspondence control unit that controls the mindfulness output based on the acquired mind-body state information. Bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system.

  In the bathroom, at least one of a scent output unit, a video output unit, a shower nozzle, a faucet, a blower, a mist sauna apparatus, a bubble jet (registered trademark) device and a smoke output unit as components of the mindfulness output unit. Preferably, one is provided.

The method of the present invention is a method of assisting the practice of mindfulness in a bathroom,
And an output step of outputting a mindfulness output including at least one of sound and light from the mindfulness output means installed in the bathroom.
Controlling the mindfulness output means such that at least one of the mindfulness outputs changes with a rhythm;
A voice guide step of outputting a guide voice for guiding the practice of mindfulness from the guide voice output means installed in the bathroom;
It is characterized by having.

Further, a program according to the present invention is a program that causes a computer to execute processing for assisting the practice of mindfulness in a bathroom,
A process of controlling the mindfulness output means so that at least one of the mindfulness output including at least one of sound and light output from the mindfulness output means installed in the bathroom changes with rhythm When,
A process of outputting a guide voice guiding the practice of mindfulness from a guide voice output unit installed in the bathroom;
It is characterized by having.
The at least one mindfulness output that changes with the rhythm is preferably sound or light, but may be other mindfulness outputs.

  According to the present invention, it can help to practice mindfulness correctly in a bathroom.

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of a bathroom provided with the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the hardware of the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the processing operation of the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system. FIG. 6 is a graph showing an example of sound output and illumination light output in the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system. FIG. 7 is a graph showing an example of sound output and illumination light output in the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system. FIG. 8 is a graph showing an example of sound output and illumination light output in the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system. FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a block diagram of the hardware of the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a view showing an example of a guide voice selection screen in the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to the second embodiment. FIG. 12 is a block diagram of a bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a block diagram of the hardware of the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to the third embodiment. FIG. 14 is a block diagram of a bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a block diagram of the hardware of the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 16 is a time chart showing an example of processing operation in the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 17 is a view showing an example of a meditation support program selection screen in the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 18 is a block diagram of a bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a block diagram of the hardware of the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing the processing operation of the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 21 is a block diagram of a bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 22 is a block diagram of the hardware of the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing the processing operation of the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 24 is a graph showing an example of sound output and illumination light output in the bathroom mindfulness practical assistance system according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 25 is a block diagram of a bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 26 is a block diagram of the hardware of the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to the seventh embodiment. FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing the processing operation of the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to the seventh embodiment. FIG. 28 is a block diagram of a bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 29 is a block diagram of the hardware of the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to the eighth embodiment. FIG. 30 is a block diagram of a bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 31 is a block diagram of the hardware of the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 32 is a block diagram of a bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 33 is a block diagram of hardware of a bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to the tenth embodiment. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the processing operation of the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to the tenth embodiment. FIG. 35 is a block diagram of a bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 36 is a block diagram of the hardware of the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to the eleventh embodiment. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the processing operation of the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to the eleventh embodiment. FIG. 38 is a block diagram of a bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the processing operation of the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to the twelfth embodiment. FIG. 40 is a block diagram of a bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 41 is a block diagram of a bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 42 is a side cross-sectional view of the bathtub showing the state of performing bathroom mindfulness in the fourteenth embodiment. FIG. 43 is a side cross-sectional view of the bathtub showing the state of performing bathroom mindfulness in the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to the fifteenth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 44 is a perspective view of a shower nozzle in a bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to a sixteenth embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention form is to assist a user (bather) who is taking a bath in a bathroom to practice mindfulness such as meditation. With mindfulness, you can have a relaxing effect both physically and mentally to recover not only physical fatigue but also mental fatigue.

First Embodiment
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1 enters deep meditation by changing strength and weakness of sounds such as breathing sound and heart beat sound with a certain rhythm or changing the illuminance of illumination light with a certain rhythm Help.
Specifically, the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1 includes a control means 3, a mindfulness output means 10, and a guide voice output means 13. Preferably, the control means 3 is provided outside the bathroom 2, and the mindfulness output means 10 and the guide voice output means 13 are provided inside the bathroom 2.

  The mindfulness output means 10 outputs a mindfulness output. The mindfulness output includes at least one of light and sound. The mindfulness output means 10 includes at least one of an illumination light output unit 11 for outputting light and a sound output unit 12 for outputting sound.

As shown in FIG. 2, the illumination light output unit 11 is configured by the illuminators 11 a and 11 c. The light as mindfulness output is preferably illumination light. One or more illuminators 11 a are installed on the wall or ceiling of the bathroom 2. One or more illuminators 11c are installed on the inner wall of the bathtub 2a. The installation places and the number of the illuminators 11a and 11c can be appropriately modified. Only one of the wall or ceiling illuminator 11a and the bathtub illuminator 11c may be provided as a light for practicing mindfulness.
As the illuminators 11a and 11c, an LED light source or an organic EL light source may be used. It is preferable that the illuminators 11a and 11c can arbitrarily change the illuminance and color of light. Examples of the color change method include a spotlight method in which heat-resistant serafin is replaced, and an LED method in which LEDs of a plurality of light emission colors are combined. The illumination form may be direct illumination or indirect illumination. It is desirable that the illuminators 11a and 11c are not limited to being used as lighting for practicing mindfulness, but can also be used as lighting for normal bathing.
Since the illumination light output part 11 is installed in the bathroom 2, it is preferable that it is a completely waterproof structure. Moreover, it is preferable that the illumination light output part 11 has tolerance with respect to a shampoo, a soap, and other chemical products.

The sound output unit 12 is configured by a speaker. In FIG. 2, two sound output parts 12 are installed on the upper surface of the bathtub 2a. In addition, the installation place and number of the sound output parts 12 can be changed suitably.
Since the sound output part 12 is installed in a bathroom, it is preferable that it is a perfect waterproof structure. Moreover, it is preferable that the sound output part 12 has tolerance with respect to a shampoo, a soap, and other chemical products. As long as the sound from the sound output unit 12 is not obscured, the sound output unit 12 may be accommodated in a waterproof case so that the sound output unit 12 does not get water.

As shown in FIG. 1, the sound output unit 12 is provided not only as a component of the mindfulness output unit 10 but also as a guide voice output unit 13. The sound output unit 12 as the guide sound output unit 13 outputs a guide sound for guiding the practice of mindfulness.
A sound output unit 12 as the mindfulness output unit 10 and a sound output unit such as a speaker as the guide sound output unit 13 may be separately provided.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the bathroom 2, in addition to the mindfulness output means 10 and the guide voice output means 13, an operation panel 2b for adjusting the set temperature and the amount of hot water is installed. More preferably, a pillow 2c for sleeping on the back of the bathtub 2a, an aroma diffuser, that is, a scent output unit 50, and a video output unit 60 are provided. In addition, the fragrance output part 50 can comprise a mindfulness output means by outputting a fragrance component. The video output unit 60 can constitute mindfulness output means by outputting video light.
The bathroom 2 may be a unit bus. Furthermore, as bathroom equipment or bathroom additional equipment, gas water heater, ventilation fan, faucet, mirror, washing place, bath wall, bath ceiling, washing room entrance and exit, door, window, human detection sensor (for example, sound and light as types of sensors) Temperature, vibration, weight change, opening and closing the door, opening and closing the window, ultrasound, image recognition, operation of the equipment in the bathroom, water in the bathroom, heat retention, after-cooking, automatic bath, sensing of the setting of the sauna, etc. Sensor), dressing room, bathroom dryer, bathroom air conditioning, dressing room air conditioning, bathroom lighting, dressing room lighting, water distribution pipe, water supply pipe, dressing room basin, bathing aid device, electrical equipment used for bathroom and dressing room A controller, a bathroom television (which may also be used as the video output unit 60), a bathroom radio, a communication device with an external device, an in-bath video imaging device, etc. may be provided.
These devices are preferably completely waterproof.

As shown in FIG. 1, the control means 3 includes a CPU 3a (central processing unit), a main memory 3b, a non-volatile memory 3c, interfaces 3d and 3e, and a bus line 3g connecting them. It has the same structure and function as a computer.
A display 3 m and an input device 3 h are connected to the man-machine interface 3 d. On the display device 3m, the operation state of the system 1, setting information, information input by the user, and the like are displayed. The display device 3m may be a display device such as a touch panel display that doubles as the input device 3h.
Connected to the device interface 3 e are a mindfulness output unit 10 including an illumination light output unit 11 and a sound output unit 12, and a guide sound output unit 13.

As shown in FIG. 3, a holding area and a work area are set in the main memory 3b. In the holding area, a program holding area and a data holding area are set.
The respective programs of the program storage area of the non-volatile memory 3c are read into the program holding area.
Each storage information of the data storage area of the non-volatile memory 3 c is read into the data holding area.

As shown in FIG. 3, a program storage area and a data storage area are set in the non-volatile memory 3 c.
The secondary storage device of the control means 3 may include a hard disk drive, a storage medium such as a CD or a DVD, a read drive of the storage medium, and the like in addition to the non-volatile memory 3c. A part or all of each program and data described later may be stored in a secondary storage device other than the non-volatile memory 3 c.

The program storage area holds a control program, a sound output program, a lighting program, and a guide voice output program.
The control program is a program that controls the operation of the system 1.
The sound output program is a program for controlling the sound output unit 12 so that the sound from the sound output unit 12 changes with a rhythm according to the instruction of the control program.
The illumination program is a program for controlling the illumination light output unit 11 so that the light from the illumination light output unit 11 changes with rhythm according to the instruction of the control program.
The rhythm includes temporal variation in magnitude and intensity of mindfulness outputs such as sounds and lights. The temporal variation is not limited to regular and periodic variation, but may be pleasant variation or free variation. The speed, tempo, frequency, etc. of the rhythm may change with time. As time goes on, it also includes changes in one direction, such as the sound becoming smaller or the illumination becoming darker.
The guide voice output program is a program for outputting a guide voice described later according to the instruction of the control program.

The data storage area holds sound information and illumination information to be mindfulness output, and guide voice information.
Sound information includes data of heart beat sound and respiratory sound. Heart beat sound and breathing sound each have a rhythm. Heart beat sound data includes pseudo-heart beat sound data electronically generated to resemble heart beat sound, in addition to recording data of heart beat sound. The respiratory sound data includes, in addition to the recording data of the respiratory sound, simulated respiratory sound data electronically generated to resemble the respiratory sound.
As sound information, in addition to respiratory sounds and heartbeats, sounds of river serpents, sounds of wood leaves swaying in the wind and rubbing each other, birdsongs of birds, crying sounds, insect sounds, wave sounds, bird fluttering sounds, Sounds of conversations such as whales, strong winds, storms, thunders, rains, volcanic eruptions, waterfalls, ocean waves, etc. may be included. It may include other relaxing sounds.
Sound data acquired from another sound source connectable via a network or directly may be used as the sound information.

  The illumination information includes, for example, heartbeat tone rhythm, respiratory tone rhythm, depth of meditation, illuminance according to the type of sound information, color information, or information of temporal change thereof.

  The guide voice information is information of a guide voice guiding the practice of mindfulness. More specifically, the guide voice information includes a guide voice for teaching how to take deep breath and timing of breathing and exhaling, a guide voice for guiding a way of meditation, and a guide voice for other mindfulness. Guide voice information for beginners, guide voice information for intermediate users, and guide voice information for advanced users corresponding to the level of the user may be prepared. Furthermore, it may include guide voice information for informing the end timing of meditation, guide voice information for informing to change the rhythm of the mindfulness output, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 4, the control means 3 has a mindfulness control unit 31 and a guide voice control unit 32 from the viewpoint of the function.
The mindfulness control unit 31 includes a CPU 3a, control programs for the main memory 3b and the non-volatile memory 3c, sound output programs, illumination programs, and storage portions of sound information and illumination information. The mindfulness output unit 10 is connected to the mindfulness control unit 31. The mindfulness control unit 31 controls the mindfulness output unit 10 so that the mindfulness output changes with rhythm.

  The guide voice control unit 32 is configured of a CPU 3a, control programs of the main memory 3b and the non-volatile memory 3c, a guide voice output program, and a storage portion of guide voice information. The sound output unit 12, that is, the guide sound output unit 13 is connected to the guide sound control unit 32. The guide voice control unit 32 causes the guide voice output unit 13 to output an appropriate guide voice according to the scene.

The bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1 operates as follows.
In the control means 3, each program and data stored in the non-volatile memory 3c are loaded into the main memory 3b, and each program is executed.
As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 5, the control means 3 determines the presence or absence of a system utilization input from the user (step 001). When there is a system utilization input, system control operation is executed (step 101).
That is, when the sound output program is executed by the mindfulness control unit 31, one of the sound information is selected and output from the sound output unit 12 (step 102). Preferably, the sound is controlled to change with rhythm. More preferably, control is performed so that sounds similar to sounds in the user's body are produced. In order to enter the correct meditation state it is necessary to concentrate on the sounds in your body.
In addition, when the illumination program is executed by the mindfulness control unit 31, illumination light is emitted from the illuminators 11a and 11c of the illumination light output unit 11 (Step 103). Preferably, the illumination light is controlled to change in a rhythmic manner. More preferably, the change rhythm of the illumination light is synchronized with or linked to the change rhythm of the sound from the sound output unit 12.

  In the control mode illustrated in FIG. 6, the sound from the sound output unit 12 is intermittently output with a fixed magnitude at a cycle matched to the user's heart rhythm. In addition, the illumination light from the illumination light output unit 11 is controlled to change in conjunction with the heartbeat rhythm. Specifically, the illumination light intensity is changed from 14 pulses as one cycle so that the intensity of the illumination light becomes maximum to maximum with 7 beats and maximum to minimum with the next 7 beats.

  In the control mode illustrated in FIG. 7, the sound from the sound output unit 12 is intermittently output with a constant magnitude at a cycle matched to the user's heart rhythm. In addition, the illumination light output unit 11 emits two types of illumination light of a warm color system and a cold color system. The illuminances of the two types of illumination light are changed with one cycle of 14 beats each, and the phases are shifted from each other by a half cycle. For this reason, when the illuminance of the warm-colored illumination light changes from the minimum to the maximum over seven beats, the illuminance of the cold-colored illumination light changes from the maximum to the minimum. When the illumination intensity of the warm illumination light changes from the maximum to the minimum in the next seven beats, the illumination intensity of the cold illumination light changes from the minimum to the maximum.

In the control mode illustrated in FIG. 8, the sound from the sound output unit 12 is intermittently output with a fixed magnitude at a cycle matched to the user's heart rhythm. And while the illumination intensity of the illumination light from the illumination light output part 11 is changed by making 14 beats into one cycle, a flash (flash light) is output simultaneously with the illumination intensity becoming the maximum. The flash may be a flashing light.
It is preferable that the user can select any of the control modes shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 or other control modes according to the user's mood or schedule.
Other control modes include a mode in which the illuminance and color of the illumination light from the illumination light output unit 11 change in response to the indoor sound, a mode in which the sound from the sound output unit 12 is echoed, and the type of sound information There are modes for selecting and outputting (for example, the sound of ocean waves, the sound of forest winds, the sound of lightning, etc.). When the type of sound information (for example, the sound of sea waves, the sound of a forest wind, the sound of lightning, etc.) is selected, it is preferable to output illumination light of a color tone or illuminance that matches the sound.
The control means 3 may automatically select the mode according to the depth and stage of the user's meditation.

As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 5, in parallel with the mindfulness control operation, one of the guide voice information is further selected by the guide voice output control unit 32 and output from the sound output unit 12 (step 104). ). Depending on the level of the user, any one of the guide voice information for beginners, the guide voice information for intermediate users, and the guide voice information for advanced users may be selectable, and the user can select an appropriate voice guide. May be selectable.
Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the user has made a system use stop input (step 110). If the system use stop input is not made, the system control operation (step 101) is continued. When the system use stop input is made, the operation of the system 1 is stopped (step 111).
The system usage input (ON input), control mode selection, guide voice selection, system usage stop input (OFF input), and other inputs or selections may be performed by the touch panel display 3m, depending on the dedicated input device. It may be possible to do it.

According to the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1, it is possible to easily enter a meditation state by changing mindfulness outputs such as sound and light with an appropriate rhythm. In addition, by outputting the guide voice, it is possible to guide to practice the mindfulness correctly.
By performing mindfulness properly while taking a bath in the bathroom, it is possible to obtain a relaxing effect both physically and mentally, and also to recover not only physical fatigue but also mental fatigue.

Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described. The same numerals are given to a drawing about a configuration which overlaps with a form as stated above in the following embodiments, and explanation is omitted.
Second Embodiment
9 to 11 show a second embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, guide voices of various contents are registered and can be selected. If you do meditation in the right way, you can not get the effect of meditation. However, in general, the correct way of meditation is not known. There are many books that describe meditation, but remembering the manual to put it into practice in practice will eventually allow the meditator to focus on his own sound Without it, you will not be able to get the effect of meditation as you will be directed to something different. Therefore, in this system, you can always guide the correct meditation method with guide voice so that you can go into deep meditation simply by leaving yourself to the sound while actually performing meditation.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, in the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1B according to the second embodiment, the guide voice control unit 32 has a guide voice information holding management unit 32b. As shown in FIG. 10, specifically, the guide voice information holding and managing section 32b is constituted by a CPU 3a, a non-volatile memory 3c and a guide voice information holding management program in the main memory 3b and a storing portion of the guide voice information There is. The guide voice information holding management program is a program for performing processing operations such as holding, display, selection acceptance, and output instruction of guide voice information. The guide voice information includes at least one of the following guide voice information (a) to (e), and preferably includes all.
(A) Guide voice information prompting the user to correct the posture (b) Guide voice information prompting the user to take a deep breath (c) Guide voice information prompting the user to take a breath (d) Guide voice information for prompting the user to notice various things, more preferably for directing the consciousness again to breathing (e) Guide voice information for prompting the user to objectively observe his / her condition

At the time of operation of bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1B, in control means 3, each program and data stored in nonvolatile memory 3c are loaded to main memory 3b, and each program is executed.
By executing the guide voice information holding management program, a guide voice selection screen is displayed on the display device 3m.
As illustrated in FIG. 11, the guide voice selection screen is provided with a menu bar for each of the guide voice information (a) to (e). A menu selection box is displayed beside each menu bar.
The user can select a desired one of the guide voice information (a) to (e) by checking the menu selection box. Preferably, a plurality of items can be selected, and it is also possible to select all the guide voice information (a) to (e). It is also possible not to select any one of the guide voice information (a) to (e). In FIG. 11, for example, deep breathing guide voice information (b), breathing awareness guide voice information (c), and observation guide voice information (e) are selected.
In addition to this, the time when the guide voice is output may be settable.
Furthermore, the selected guide voice information (a) to (e) is output from the sound output unit 12 by executing the guide voice output program.
Users should practice mindfulness while following the outputted voice guide. You do not have to do mindfulness while reading the manual, you can concentrate on your own sound without being distracted, and it's easy to get into a meditation state. As a result, mindfulness can be practiced correctly.

Third Embodiment
12 and 13 show a third embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the guide voice is configured to be repeated according to a certain rule.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, in the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1C according to the third embodiment, the guide voice control unit 32 has a repeat guide voice information holding management unit 32c. As shown in FIG. 13, specifically, the repeat guide voice information holding management unit 32c is a repeat guide voice information holding management program and repeat guide voice information in the CPU 3a, the non-volatile memory 3c and the main memory 3b. It consists of the memory part of. The repeat guide voice information holding management program is a program for performing processing operations such as holding of repeat guide voice information and management of output timing. As repeated guide voice information, (a) prompt the user to correct the posture, then (b) prompt the user to take a deep breath, and then (c) prompt the user to direct awareness to breathing. Then, (d) the user is aware of the noise and prompts the user to turn the consciousness to breathing again, and then (e) cyclically repeats the guide voice prompting the user to objectively observe his / her condition including.

At the time of operation of bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1C, in control means 3, each program and data stored in nonvolatile memory 3c are loaded to main memory 3b, and each program is executed.
By executing the repeat guide voice information holding management program and the guide voice output program, the sound output unit 12 outputs repeat guide voice information. Preferably, an appropriate time interval is provided between the guide voice (a) prompting to correct the posture and the guide voice (b) prompting deep breathing. Similarly, between the guide voice (b) and the guide voice (c) prompting the user to turn to the breathing, the guide voice (c) and the guide voice to notice the confusion and direct the mind to breath again (d) It is preferable that an appropriate time interval be placed between the guide voice (d) and the guide voice (e) for prompting an objective observation of one's own condition. After the output of the guide voice (e), the output of the guide voices (a) to (e) is repeated again preferably at an appropriate time interval.
Users can easily enter deep meditation by practicing mindfulness according to this audio guide.

Fourth Embodiment
FIGS. 14 to 17 show a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 14, in the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1D according to the fourth embodiment, the mindfulness control unit 31 has a meditation support program holding unit 31d. As shown in FIG. 15, specifically, the meditation support program holding unit 31d is configured by storage portions of the meditation support program and meditation support information in the non-volatile memory 3c and the main memory 3b. The meditation support program is a program that causes the mindfulness output unit 10 to execute an operation for supporting the user's meditation, a rhythm change program for executing the time chart of FIG. 16, and a selection by the selection menu of FIG. Includes a selective acceptance program. The meditation support information is data for executing the meditation support program, and includes time chart data of FIG. 16 and selection menu data of FIG.

The meditation support program is not limited to one, and may be plural. For example, as a meditation support program, guides for beginners, guides for intermediates, guides for advanced users, sound output plans for beginners, sound output plans for intermediate users, sound output plans for advanced users, lighting output plans for beginners, for intermediate workers Programs such as lighting output plans and lighting output plans for advanced users can be mentioned.
Meditation becomes easier as the body memorizes as you gain experience. Therefore, it is preferable that the user can arbitrarily select a desired one from a plurality of meditation support programs.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is suitable for individual users by having artificial intelligence (AI) in control means 3 and letting artificial intelligence (AI) learn changes in heart rate and breathing sound before entering a meditation state A meditation support program may be assembled and provided each time.

  At the time of operation of bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1D, in control means 3, each program and data stored in nonvolatile memory 3c are loaded to main memory 3b, and each program is executed. As shown in FIG. 16, the execution of the meditation support program, particularly the rhythm change program, causes the sound and light as well as the guide sound to be changed stepwise as the mindfulness output. By this, it is possible to gradually guide the user to the meditation state of the target depth.

The control items of the illumination light from the illumination light output unit 11 in the meditation support program include illumination intensity and blinking.
The illuminance is changed, for example, to gradually darken from illuminance level 1 to illuminance level 4 as time passes.
The blinking action is, for example, no blinking, blinking rhythm 1 matched to normal speed breathing when not in the meditation state, blinking rhythm 2 matched to slow deep breathing in the meditation state, no blinking in the deep meditation state Will be changed gradually.
As control items of the sound from the sound output unit 12 in the meditation support program, there are, for example, two of rhythm speed and strength.
The speed of the rhythm is changed, for example, gradually from rhythm A to rhythm C as time passes.
The strength (magnitude) of the sound is changed, for example, from the strength 1 to the strength 3 gradually as the time goes on. There is no sound output at the final stage.
As the guide voice information, it is preferable that, for example, the content of notifying or alerting a necessary procedure according to the elapsed time from the start of the meditation and eventually the depth of the meditation.
The depth of meditation to aim at corresponds to the meditation phase such as the introduction phase, trial phase, awareness phase, retry phase, observation phase and so on.
The control items (illuminance, blinking level, rhythm of sound, strength of sound, and guide sound content) are set to fluctuate at their own timings, and need not be synchronized with each other. . Preferably, the timing of the change of each control item is set in accordance with the depth of the meditation to be targeted.
However, at the end of the meditation, it is preferable that changes in all control items occur simultaneously. This can encourage the awakening from meditation.

In the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1D according to the fourth embodiment, the user can select a meditation support program suitable for the user from a plurality of programs in accordance with the depth of experience and meditation.
FIG. 17 illustrates the selection screen. In this selection screen, five main menus of introduction, trial, notice, retry, and observation are set according to the depth of meditation. When one of these main menus is selected, a pull-down menu expanding the main menu is displayed. In the pull-down menu, a plurality of detailed classification menus (programs) are displayed. When each detailed category menu is temporarily selected, a brief explanation of a program corresponding to the detailed category menu is displayed in a balloon. By referring to this outline description, this allows the user to freely select the meditation support program that suits his / her day, taking into consideration his / her problems, physical condition, and the effects required for meditation. it can. By performing the main selection from the provisional selection, the main selected meditation support program is executed.

Fifth Embodiment
18 to 20 show a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 18, in the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1E according to the fifth embodiment, a rhythm speed setting unit 33 is provided in the control means 3. The rhythm speed setting unit 33 can set the rhythm speed of the mindfulness output.
As shown in FIG. 19, the rhythm speed setting unit 33 is configured of a CPU 3a, and a storage portion of a rhythm speed setting program and rhythm speed information in the non-volatile memory 3c and the main memory 3b.
The rhythm speed setting program is a program for setting the rhythm speed of mindfulness output. Specifically, it is a program for setting the rhythm speed of at least one, preferably both of the illumination light from the illumination light output unit 11 and the sound from the sound output unit 12. Furthermore, the rhythm speed setting program is a program for determining the presence or absence of the rhythm speed setting, a program for acquiring the rhythm speed information when the rhythm speed setting is present, and the acquired rhythm speed information reflected in the control operation by the control program. It may include a program for causing the program to execute, and a program for executing an operation to leave it in the leave mode when there is no rhythm speed setting.
The rhythm speed information is rhythm information of illumination light output or sound output for executing the rhythm speed setting program. As rhythm speed information, information such as a rhythm speed corresponding to a course such as a short course or a long course, or a rhythm speed of each selection mode may be included.
Furthermore, the rhythm speed setting unit 33 may include an input device 3 h attached to the control means 3. A desired rhythm speed may be input to the illumination light from the illumination light output unit 11 and the sound from the sound output unit 12 by the input device 3 h. A plurality of rhythm speed modes such as a short course and a long course may be set to allow the user to select an appropriate mode.

At the time of operation of bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1E, in control means 3, each program and data stored in nonvolatile memory 3c are loaded to main memory 3b, and each program is executed.
As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 20, when there is a system use input (“Y” in step 001), it is determined whether or not rhythm speed setting is made (step 010)
If there is a rhythm speed setting ("Y" in step 010), rhythm speed information is acquired from the memory 3b (step 011). The control operation of the illumination light from the illumination light output unit 11 and the sound from the sound output unit 12 is executed according to the acquired rhythm speed (steps 101 to 103). Thereby, a mindfulness output (illumination light and sound) is output at a desired rhythm speed or at an appropriate rhythm speed.
Rather than being constant at all times, it is more effective to obtain a good meditation state by giving appropriate changes according to the user's constitution, physical condition, and proficiency of mindfulness.
However, it is preferable to be able to adjust the rhythm speed on the basis of the rhythm of the breathing sound or the heartbeat sound.

When the rhythm speed is not set (“N” in step 010), the control operation of the sound of the mindfulness output (illumination light or sound) is executed without passing through the rhythm speed acquisition step 011 (steps 101 to 103). In this case, the rhythm speed is automatically selected and operated in the leave mode.
Preferably, the guide voice is output in accordance with the rhythm speed of the mindfulness output (step 104).
Thereafter, it is judged whether the system use is ended (step 110), and when the use is ended, the stop process (step 111) is executed.

Sixth Embodiment
21 to 24 show a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 21, the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1F according to the sixth embodiment changes the mindfulness output based on the heartbeat sound of the user, and the rhythm changes in the fifth embodiment (FIG. 18). Heart rate sound collection unit 41 is added to the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1E. The heartbeat sound collection unit 41 is installed in the bathtub 2 and collects the heartbeat sound of the user in the bathtub 2. For example, the heartbeat sound collection unit 41 is configured by an audio frequency analysis device including a microphone. The voice frequency analysis device estimates and picks up a sound of a wavelength very close to the wavelength of the heartbeat sound as the heartbeat sound. Alternatively, the heartbeat sound collection unit 41 may be a stethoscope. The heartbeat may be picked up by fixing the stethoscope near the user's heart.

As shown in FIG. 22, a sensor interface 3f is provided on the bus line 3g of the control means 3. The heartbeat sound pickup unit 41 is connected to the sensor interface 3 f.
Further, the non-volatile memory 3 c stores a heartbeat sound collection program, a heartbeat rhythm acquisition program, a heartbeat rhythm speed calculation program, heartbeat sound information, heartbeat rhythm speed information, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 21, the control means 3 viewed from the viewpoint of the function has a heart rhythm rate acquisition unit 34. The heartbeat sound collection unit 41 is connected to the heartbeat rhythm speed acquisition unit 34, and the heartbeat rhythm speed acquisition unit 34 is connected to the rhythm speed setting unit 33.
The heartbeat rhythm speed acquisition unit 34 acquires voice collection data of heartbeats from the heartbeat sound collection unit 41, and calculates a heartbeat rhythm speed based on the voice collection data. For example, an average heart rate for one minute is calculated from the collected heartbeat sounds, and a heart rhythm rate is calculated based on the average heart rate.
The rhythm speed setting unit 33 sets the rhythm speed of the mindfulness output based on the calculated heart rhythm speed.
The heart rhythm speed acquisition unit 34 constantly calculates the heart rhythm speed, and the rhythm speed setting unit 33 resets the rhythm speed of the mindfulness output each time the heart rhythm speed calculation value such as the average heart rate is updated. It may be good.
Alternatively, the instantaneous heartbeat rate may always be calculated in real time as the heartbeat rhythm rate. The calculated rhythm speed is constantly output by the heart rhythm speed calculation unit.

More specifically, the heartbeat rhythm speed acquisition unit 34 has a heartbeat sound collection program, a heartbeat rhythm acquisition program, a heartbeat rhythm calculation program, heartbeat sound information, and the like in the CPU 3a, the non-volatile memory 3c and the main memory 3b shown in FIG. It is comprised by the memory part of heart rate rhythm speed information.
The heartbeat sound collection program is a program that causes the heartbeat sound collection unit 41 to execute a heartbeat sound collection operation.
The heartbeat rhythm acquisition program is a program for executing a process of acquiring sound collection data of heartbeats from the heartbeat sound collection unit 41.
The heartbeat rhythm speed calculation program is a program for executing a process of calculating a heartbeat rhythm speed based on collected sound data.

At the time of operation of bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1F, in control means 3, each program and data stored in nonvolatile memory 3c are loaded to main memory 3b, and each program is executed.
As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 23, when there is a system use input (“Y” in step 001), it is determined whether the heartbeat sound has been collected by the heartbeat sound collection unit 41 (step 002). When the heartbeat sound pickup unit 41 picks up a heartbeat sound, the sound pickup data is taken in (step 003).
Subsequently, the heart rhythm rate is calculated based on the sound collection data (step 004).
The rhythm speed of the mindfulness output (illumination light and sound) is set based on the calculated heart rate rhythm speed (step 005). Preferably, the rhythm speed is set based on the rhythm of the heartbeat. That is, the heartbeat sound is used as information for controlling the rhythm of the mindfulness output.
The subsequent steps are the same as in the fifth embodiment (FIG. 20). That is, with the rhythm speed set (step 010), rhythm speed information is acquired from the memory 3b (step 011). The control operation of the illumination light from the illumination light output unit 11 and the sound from the sound output unit 12 is executed according to the acquired rhythm speed (steps 101 to 103). Thereby, a mindfulness output (illumination light and sound) is output at a desired rhythm speed or at an appropriate rhythm speed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, it is preferable to provide a change such as halving the period and the amplitude of the change in illuminance in the illumination light output unit 11 as compared with FIG. 6 of the first embodiment. In addition, the sound output 12 outputs a sound synchronized with the heartbeat sound, for example, the sound of the fourth beat is slightly increased, the sound of the eighth beat is further increased, and the sound of the 12th beat is again slightly loud. It is preferable to change the magnitude of the sound, for example.
In addition, it is also possible to apply a change such as echoing the heartbeat at regular intervals. In addition, at the time of meditation introduction, one tone of Doremi is made to correspond to heart rate 1 and output, and when the meditation depth is trial state, one tone of doremi is made to correspond to heart rate 2 and output. May be

Rather than being constant at all times, it is more effective to obtain a good meditation state by giving appropriate changes according to the user's constitution, physical condition, and proficiency of mindfulness.
The user's heart rhythm gradually changes as the state of meditation advances. This change can be acquired by the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system, and the information can be used to control the mindfulness output means.
Since the deep meditation state is obtained by concentrating on the sound of one's own body, the speed (period) and rhythm of sound output from the sound output unit 21 are synchronized with the speed and rhythm of the user's own heart Is preferred.
In particular, by synchronizing the sound output from the sound output unit 21 with the rhythm of the heartbeat sound collected by the heartbeat sound collection unit 41, it is possible to maximize the effect of mindfulness.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in step 110 for determining the end of system use, it is preferable to acquire heart rhythms again (step 002) when there is no input of the end of system use by the user. As a result, even if the time has elapsed since the start of use of the system (step 001), it is possible to output a mindfulness output corresponding to the state of the user in real time.

Seventh Embodiment
25 to 27 show a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 25, the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1G according to the seventh embodiment changes the mindfulness output based on the user's breathing sound, and the rhythm changes according to the fifth embodiment (FIG. 18). The breathing sound collection unit 42 is added to the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1E.
The respiratory sound collection unit 42 is installed in the bathtub 2 and collects the user's breathing sound in the bathtub 2. For example, the respiratory sound collection unit 42 is configured by an audio frequency analyzer including a microphone. The voice frequency analyzer estimates and picks up a sound of a wavelength very close to the wavelength of the respiratory sound as the respiratory sound.

As shown in FIG. 26, the respiratory sound collection unit 42 is connected to the sensor interface 3 f of the control means 3.
The non-volatile memory 3c of the control means 3 stores a respiratory sound collection program, a respiratory rhythm acquisition program, a respiratory rhythm speed calculation program, respiratory sound information, respiratory rhythm speed information and the like.

As shown in FIG. 25, the control means 3 viewed from the viewpoint of the function has a breathing rhythm speed acquisition unit 35. The respiratory sound collection unit 42 is connected to the respiratory rhythm speed acquisition unit 35, and the respiratory rhythm speed acquisition unit 35 is connected to the rhythm speed setting unit 33.
The respiratory rhythm speed acquisition unit 35 acquires sound collection data of respiratory sound from the respiratory sound collection unit 42, and calculates a respiratory rhythm speed based on the sound collection data. For example, an average respiratory rate for one minute is calculated from collected respiratory sound, and a respiratory rhythm rate is calculated based on the average respiratory rate.
The rhythm speed setting unit 33 sets the rhythm speed of the mindfulness output based on the calculated breathing rhythm speed.
The respiratory rhythm speed acquisition unit 35 constantly calculates the respiratory rhythm speed, and the rhythm speed setting unit 33 resets the rhythm speed of the mindfulness output each time the calculated respiratory rhythm speed such as the average respiratory rate is updated. It may be good.
Alternatively, it is also possible to constantly calculate the instantaneous breathing rate in real time as the breathing rhythm rate. The calculated rhythmic velocity is constantly output by the respiratory rhythmic velocity calculating unit.

More specifically, the respiratory rhythm speed acquisition unit 35 has a respiratory sound collection program, a respiratory rhythm acquisition program, a respiratory rhythm speed calculation program, respiratory sound information, and the like in the CPU 3a, the non-volatile memory 3c and the main memory 3b shown in FIG. It is comprised by the memory part of respiratory rhythm speed information.
The respiratory sound collection program is a program that causes the respiratory sound collection unit 42 to execute a respiratory sound collection operation.
The respiratory rhythm acquisition program is a program for executing processing for acquiring sound collection data of respiratory sound from the respiratory sound collection unit 42.
The respiratory rhythm speed calculation program is a program for executing a process of calculating a respiratory rhythm speed based on sound collection data.

At the time of operation of bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1G, in control means 3, each program and data stored in nonvolatile memory 3c are loaded to main memory 3b, and each program is executed.
As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 27, when there is a system use input ("Y" in step 001), it is determined whether the respiratory sound collection unit 42 has collected a respiratory sound (step 002a). When the respiratory sound collection unit 42 collects the respiratory sound, the collection data is captured (step 003a).
Subsequently, the respiratory rhythm speed is calculated based on the sound collection data (step 004a).
The rhythm speed of the mindfulness output (illumination light and sound) is set based on the calculated breathing rhythm speed (step 005a). Preferably, the rhythm speed is set based on the rhythm of the breathing sound. That is, the breathing sound is used as information for controlling the rhythm of the mindfulness output.
The subsequent steps are the same as in the fifth embodiment (FIG. 20). That is, with the rhythm speed set (step 010), rhythm speed information is acquired from the memory 3b (step 011). The control operation of the illumination light from the illumination light output unit 11 and the sound from the sound output unit 12 is executed according to the acquired rhythm speed (steps 101 to 103). Thereby, a mindfulness output (illumination light and sound) is output at a desired rhythm speed or at an appropriate rhythm speed.

Since the deep meditation state is obtained by concentrating on the sound of one's own body, the speed (period) and rhythm of sound output from the sound output unit 21 are synchronized with the user's own breathing speed and rhythm. Is preferred.
In particular, by synchronizing the sound output from the sound output unit 21 with the rhythm of the respiratory sound collected by the respiratory sound collection unit 42, the effect of mindfulness can be maximized.

  As shown in FIG. 27, in step 110 for determining the end of system use, it is preferable to perform acquisition of the breathing rhythm again (step 002a) when there is no input of the end of system use by the user. As a result, even if the time has elapsed since the start of use of the system (step 001), it is possible to output a mindfulness output corresponding to the state of the user in real time.

Eighth Embodiment
28 and 29 show an eighth embodiment of the present invention. The eighth embodiment relates to a modification of the sixth embodiment (FIGS. 21 to 24).
As shown in FIG. 28, the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1H according to the eighth embodiment is the same as the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1F of the sixth embodiment (FIG. 21), except that the mindfulness output means 10 is a heartbeat. A sound output unit 14 is included. The heartbeat sound output unit 14 is configured by the sound output unit 12. The heartbeat sound output unit 14 outputs the heartbeat sound collected by the heartbeat sound collection unit 41 as sound information.
In order to reach deep meditation state, it is important to focus on your own sound, so it is very effective to output the same sound as your own body sound (heartbeat) as sound information It is
It is preferable that the output heartbeat sound from the heartbeat sound output unit 14 be higher in volume than the sound of the user's actual heart. This makes it easy for the user to focus awareness on his / her own sound (heartbeat) even in a shallow meditation state. In the shallow state of the meditation stage, the volume of the output heartbeat sound from the heartbeat sound output unit 14 is increased to make it easier for the user to attract the user's consciousness to the output heartbeat sound, and the volume of the output heartbeat sound decreases as the meditation stage gets deeper. You may Finally, the volume of the output heart beat may be made similar to the volume of the user's actual heart sound.

As shown in FIG. 29, output heart beat information is stored in the non-volatile memory 3c of the eighth embodiment. The output heartbeat sound information includes information such as the volume of the output heartbeat sound corresponding to the meditation stage.
In the eighth embodiment, the illumination light output unit 11 as the mindfulness output unit 10 and the program and data related thereto may be omitted.

The Ninth Embodiment
30 and 31 show a ninth embodiment of the present invention. The ninth embodiment relates to a modification of the seventh embodiment (FIGS. 25 to 27).
As shown in FIG. 30, the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1I according to the ninth embodiment is different from the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1G according to the seventh embodiment (FIG. 25) in that the mindfulness output means 10 breathes. A sound output unit 15 is included. The breathing sound output unit 15 is configured by the sound output unit 12. The breathing sound output unit 15 outputs the breathing sound collected by the breathing sound collection unit 42 as sound information.
In order to reach deep meditation state, it is important to concentrate awareness on your own sound, so it is very effective to output the same sound as your own internal sound (breathing sound) as sound information It is
It is preferable that the output breathing sound from the breathing sound output unit 15 be a volume larger than the sound of the user's actual breathing. This makes it easy for the user to focus awareness on his / her own sound (breathing sound) even in a shallow meditation state. In the shallow state of the meditation stage, the volume of the output breathing sound from the breathing sound output unit 15 is increased to make it easier for the user to attract the user's consciousness to the output breathing sound, and the volume of the output breathing sound decreases as the meditation stage deepens. You may Finally, the volume of the output breathing sound may be made similar to the volume of the user's actual breathing sound.

As shown in FIG. 31, output respiratory sound information is stored in the non-volatile memory 3c of the ninth embodiment. The output respiratory sound information includes information such as the volume of the output respiratory sound according to the meditation stage.
In the ninth embodiment, the illumination light output unit 11 as the mindfulness output unit 10 and the program and data related thereto may be omitted.

Tenth Embodiment
32 to 34 show a tenth embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 32, the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1J according to the tenth embodiment includes a body temperature observation unit 43. The body temperature observation unit 43 observes the body temperature of the user. The body temperature observation unit 43 is configured of, for example, an infrared thermography camera.
As shown in FIG. 33, the body temperature observation unit 43 is connected to the sensor interface 3 f of the control means 3.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the mindfulness control unit 31 of the control means 3 viewed from the viewpoint of the function includes a body temperature corresponding control unit 36. The body temperature observation unit 43 is connected to the body temperature response control unit 36. The illumination light output unit 11 and the sound output unit 12 of the mindfulness output unit 10 are connected to the body temperature corresponding control unit 36. The body temperature corresponding control unit 36 controls mindfulness output (sound and illumination light) based on the observed body temperature.

Specifically, the body temperature corresponding control unit 36 is configured of a CPU 3a shown in FIG. 33, a body temperature observation program in the nonvolatile memory 3c and the main memory 3b, a body temperature corresponding control program, and a storage portion of body temperature observation information.
The body temperature observation program is a program that causes the body temperature observation unit 43 to execute a body temperature observation operation.
The body temperature corresponding control program is a program for executing control of the mindfulness output unit 10 based on the body temperature observation data of the body temperature observation unit 43.
Body temperature observation information includes data necessary for performing mindfulness control based on the body temperature observation data.

At the time of operation of bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1J, in control means 3, each program and data stored in nonvolatile memory 3c are loaded to main memory 3b, and each program is executed.
As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 34, when there is a system use input (“Y” in step 001), it is determined whether the body temperature is observed by the body temperature observation unit 43 (step 002 b). When the body temperature observation unit 43 observes the body temperature, the observation data is taken in (step 003 b).
Control of the mindfulness output means 10 is performed based on the observation data (steps 101 to 103).

As meditation deepens, human body temperature rises. The body temperature observation unit 43 can observe how the body temperature rises since the start of meditation. Thermography can determine how body temperature has risen by meditation. In thermography, it can be said that meditation has entered a deep state when the temperature of the body surface becomes uniformly high.
When meditation is deep, less stimulation should be given to the body. Therefore, when a rise in body surface temperature is confirmed by the body temperature observation unit 43, it is preferable that the body temperature corresponding control unit 36 weakens the stimulation from the sound output unit 12 and the illumination light output unit 11. This can help prevent meditation.
In addition, even if a certain amount of time has elapsed from the start of meditation, if no rise in body temperature is observed in the body temperature observation unit 43, the body temperature corresponding control unit 36 actively operates the sound output unit 12 and the illumination light output unit 11. It is preferable to do. This can enhance the meditation introduction effect.
In this manner, by utilizing the user's body temperature information, it is possible to control the mindfulness output means 10 indirectly according to the depth of the bather's meditation.

  As shown in FIG. 34, it is preferable to perform temperature observation (step 002b) again when there is no input of system use termination by the user in step 110 for judging the system use termination. As a result, even if the time has elapsed since the start of use of the system (step 001), it is possible to output a mindfulness output corresponding in real time to the temperature of the user and hence the depth of the meditation.

Eleventh Embodiment
FIGS. 35 to 37 show an eleventh embodiment of the present invention. In the eleventh embodiment, the mindfulness output is controlled based on the physical condition of the user. Even if it is a bath that takes in every day, even if it is set to the same hot water temperature, the way of feeling the temperature is different depending on the feeling and physical condition of the day. When you do mindfulness, the feelings and physical condition of the day will have a big effect. On days when you feel badly restless, you may not be able to go into deep meditation at the same time as normal. On poor days, it may be difficult to continue meditation. It is the aim of the eleventh embodiment to control the output of mindfulness so as to adapt to such changes in feelings and physical conditions.

  As shown in FIG. 35, the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1K according to the eleventh embodiment includes a mind-body state information acquisition unit 44. The mind-body condition information acquisition unit 44 obtains mind-body condition information on the user's feeling or physical condition. The mind-body state information acquisition unit 44 is configured by, for example, a terminal such as a smartphone, a tablet, a personal computer, a smart watch, or another wearable device. Preferably, the mind-body state information acquisition unit 44 can be carried by the user or worn on the body. More preferably, the mind-body state information acquisition unit 44 has a wireless communication function. As shown in FIG. 36, the mind-body state information acquisition unit 44 is wirelessly connected to the control means 3 via the communication interface 3k.

The mind-body state information can be estimated from, for example, an odor emitted from the body, a facial expression, and the like. As shown in FIG. 35, the mind-body state information acquisition unit 44 includes a detection unit 44a that detects the user's smell and expression, and an analysis unit 44b that estimates and analyzes the user's feeling and physical condition from the detected information. It is provided. The analysis unit 44b roughly classifies mood, feeling, feeling, physical condition and the like from the smell and the expression, and further digitizes the degree for each classification item. The classification items include, for example, refreshment, usually, feeling of depression, lack of sleep, wellness, pleasure, angry, sad, sad, good physical condition, poor physical condition and the like. As a degree, each classification item is evaluated, for example, on a scale of 10. For example, the anger classification item is quantified as anger strength = 6 or the like.
Alternatively, the mind-body state information acquisition unit 44 may have an input unit so that the user can input or select the classification item or the degree by the input unit.
The analysis unit 44 b may be provided in the control unit 3.

  As shown in FIG. 35, the mindfulness control unit 31 of the control means 3 viewed from the viewpoint of the function includes a mind-body state correspondence control unit 37. The mind-body state information acquisition unit 44 is connected to the mind-body state correspondence control unit 37. The illumination light output unit 11 and the sound output unit 12 of the mindfulness output unit 10 are connected to the mind-body state correspondence control unit 37. The mind-body state correspondence control unit 37 controls mindfulness output (sound or illumination light) based on the acquired mind-body state information.

Specifically, the mind-body state correspondence control unit 37 stores the mind-body state information acquisition program, the mind-body state correspondence control program, and the mind-body state information storage information in the CPU 3a, the non-volatile memory 3c and the main memory 3b shown in FIG. It is composed of
The mind-body state information acquisition program is a program that causes the mind-body state information acquisition unit 44 to perform an operation of acquiring mind-body state information.
The mind-body state correspondence control program is a program for executing the control of the mindfulness output unit 10 based on the acquired data of the mind-body state information acquisition unit 44.
The mind-body state information storage information includes data necessary to estimate and analyze mind-body state information from odors and expressions, and data necessary to execute mindfulness control based on the acquired data. It is preferable that the data necessary for estimating and analyzing the mind-body state information from the smell and the expression is shared with the mind-body state information acquisition unit 44.

At the time of operation of bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1K, in control means 3, each program and data stored in nonvolatile memory 3c are loaded to main memory 3b, and each program is executed.
As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 37, when there is a system use input ("Y" in step 001), it is determined whether the mind-body state information acquisition unit 44 has acquired mind-body state information (step 002c). When the mind-body state information is acquired, it is taken in (step 003 c).
Control of the mindfulness output means 10 is performed based on the acquired mind-body state information (steps 101 to 103).

For example, when the mind-body state information indicating that there is no mental rest is obtained in the mind-body state information acquisition step 003c, the volume of the heartbeat sound or breathing sound output from the sound output unit 12 is increased. This makes it possible to direct the user's consciousness to heart beat sound and breathing sound. Further, the illuminance of the illumination light from the illumination light output unit 11 is made dark. And, the illuminance of the illumination light is changed in the same rhythm as deep breathing. This can calm the user's mind and make it easier to enter the meditation state.
As the state of meditation gets deeper, the emotion becomes calmer and the numerical value representing the intensity of the emotion gets smaller. Adjust your mindfulness output accordingly.

  As shown in FIG. 37, it is preferable to perform physical condition acquisition (step 002c) again when there is no input of system use termination by the user in step 110 for judging the system use termination. As a result, even if the time has elapsed since the start of use of the system (step 001), it is possible to output a mindfulness output corresponding to the physical condition of the user and the depth of the meditation in real time.

Twelfth Embodiment
FIGS. 38 and 39 show a twelfth embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 38, in the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1L according to the twelfth embodiment, the scent output unit 50 (FIG. 2) is connected to the mindfulness control unit 31 of the control means 3 to perform output control Being provided as a component of the mindfulness output means 10.
The aroma output unit 50 is configured of an aroma diffuser.
In addition, in FIG. 2, although the fragrance output part 50 is provided in the upper surface of the surrounding wall of the bathtub 2a, it is not restricted to this, It can install in the appropriate place in the bathroom 2. FIG.
The scent output unit 50 is completely waterproof.

An aroma (aroma) is output as a mindfulness output from the aroma output unit 50, that is, an aroma diffuser.
As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 39, the mindfulness control unit 31 controls aroma output (aroma output) concurrently with control of sound output and illumination light output. In particular, the timing of the aroma output (aroma output) is controlled.

The aroma scent enhances the relaxing effect and unconsciously releases the body from tension. This allows you to focus on the sounds of your body, to help you get into deep meditation, and to practice mindfulness effectively. In particular, when the rhythm of the sound from the sound output unit 12 is in a settled state, it is effective to cook the aroma.
It is preferable to be able to select the scent of the aroma from a plurality of types by preparing a plurality of flavors. The mindfulness control unit 31 may select and output a scent aroma according to the meditation stage.
The mindfulness control unit 31 may perform output control so that the flow rate of aroma or the intensity of the aroma changes with rhythm.
The scent according to the image from the image output unit 60 (FIG. 2) may be output.

13th Embodiment
FIG. 40 shows a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention. In the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1M according to the thirteenth embodiment, the image output unit 60 (FIG. 2) is output controlled by the mindfulness control unit 31 of the control means 3 to provide a mindfulness output means. It is provided as 10 components.
In addition, in FIG. 2, although the video output part 60 is comprised by the thin display and one is installed in the front wall of the bathroom 2, it is not restricted to this, the whole 1 or several wall is a video output part 60 It may be a display of The entire wall, ceiling, and floor of the bathroom 2 may be a display. The entire bathroom 2 may be rendered, for example, as if it were in a forest or the sea, by image display. A plurality of displays may be combined to represent the forest or the ocean as a whole. A specific color may be displayed on the entire display.
The video output unit 60 is completely waterproof. In addition, the display surface may be covered with a reinforcing cover such as glass or resin which is not broken even if a person gets on or walks.

  The video output unit 60 may be configured by a projector device. According to the projector device, since an image can be displayed on the entire wall surface of the bathroom 2, it is easy to obtain a sense of unity with the image and a sense of reality.

Fourteenth Embodiment
41 and 42 show a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 41, the fourteenth embodiment is a modification of the thirteenth embodiment (FIG. 40), and the image output unit as the mindfulness output means 10 in the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1N is, A virtual reality viewer 61 is configured.

  As shown in FIG. 42, the virtual reality viewer 61 is composed of a head mounted display, and the user wears it on the head and uses it. A three-dimensional virtual reality image is displayed on the virtual reality viewer 61 as mindfulness output. This makes it easy to meditate. Virtual reality images include landscapes suitable for meditation. The mindfulness output may be adjusted by the contrast of the image light. You may control so that an image light changes with rhythm.

As shown in FIG. 41, in the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system 1N of the fourteenth embodiment, all of the light entering the vision of the user in the practice of mindfulness is occupied by the image light from the virtual reality viewer 61. For this reason, the illumination light output unit 11 (FIG. 2) is not a component of the mindfulness output means 10.
Preferably, the virtual reality viewer 61 consisting of a head mounted display is provided with headphones 63 from which sound output as mindfulness output and output of guide voice information are made. Because of the headphones 63, it is easy to hear the output sound. In addition, since the headphones 63 close the ear, it is easy to hear the sound in one's own body. Thus, it is easier to direct your awareness to the sounds in your body and to enter deep meditation. As a result, it can be expected to do very effective mindfulness. In this case, the sound output unit 12 (FIG. 2) is unnecessary.
In short, the functions of the illumination light output unit 11 and the sound output unit 12 of the mindfulness output unit 10 can be achieved by the virtual reality viewer 61 alone.
The virtual reality viewer 61 is completely waterproof. The virtual reality viewer 61 is preferably resistant to shampoos, soaps, and other chemical products.

The fifteenth embodiment
FIG. 43 shows a fifteenth embodiment of the present invention. The fifteenth embodiment is a modification of the fourteenth embodiment (FIG. 42), and the virtual reality viewer 62 is supported by the articulated arm 64 instead of being mounted on the user. Although the articulated arm 64 is provided at the edge of the bathtub 2a in FIG. 43, it is not limited thereto, and may be provided on the wall or ceiling of the bathroom 2.

By adjusting the angle and orientation of the articulated arm 64, the virtual reality viewer 62 can be placed in front of the user's face while bathing. This allows the user to meditate while watching the image of the virtual reality viewer 62.
The virtual reality viewer 62 may also function as an output unit of illumination light as a mindfulness output. The illumination light output unit 11 (FIG. 2) may be provided separately from the virtual reality viewer 62.
Also, the sound as the mindfulness output may be output from the sound output unit 12 (FIG. 2) separate from the virtual reality viewer 62, and the speaker is built in the virtual reality viewer 62 and the speaker is It may be output from.

Sixteenth Embodiment
FIG. 44 shows a sixteenth embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, a shower nozzle 70 is provided in the bathroom 2, and an illumination light output unit 71 and a sound output unit 72 are provided in the shower nozzle head 70a as mindfulness output means.
In addition, the arrangement | positioning location of the illumination light output part 71 in the shower nozzle 70 and the sound output part 72 is not restricted to the position shown in figure, It can change suitably. The shower nozzle 70 may be provided with only one of the output parts 71 and 72, and the other may use the same output parts 11 and 12 as in the first embodiment (FIG. 2). The output parts 71 and 72 of the shower nozzle 70 and the output parts 11 and 12 of the first embodiment (FIG. 2) may be used in combination.

The shower 79 coming out of the shower nozzle head 70a may constitute a mindfulness output.
The bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system may have a shower spouting rate adjustment mechanism, and the spouting rate of the shower 79 may be changed rhythmically by the shower spouting rate adjustment mechanism. This allows the shower 79 to have a massage function.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.
For example, although illustration is omitted, the faucet and the blower of the bathroom 2 may constitute the mindfulness output means of the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system.
When the faucet is used as a mindfulness output means, the discharge amount of water or hot water from the faucet may be controlled to change with rhythm. Further, it may be possible to mix bubbles into the water or hot water from the faucet, and to control the degree of mixing with rhythm.

  When a bathroom fan is used as a mindfulness output means, the intensity of the air may be controlled to change with rhythm. When a bathroom fan with a temperature control function is used as a mindfulness output means, the temperature of the air may be controlled to change with rhythm.

As another mindfulness output means, the bathroom 2 may be provided with a mist sauna apparatus, a bubble jet (registered trademark) apparatus, a smoker (smoke output unit), and the like.
When using a mist sauna as a mindfulness output means, you may control so that the strength of injection of the mist of a mist sauna changes with a rhythm. A coloring means for coloring the mist may be provided, and the color of the mist may be controlled to change with rhythm. During mindfulness practices, it is preferable to do so while imagining the appropriate landscape to focus on your own sound. A typical example of a suitable landscape is the forest. Therefore, the misty sauna may be used to produce the fresh air in the forest or the splash near the waterfall. The atmosphere of the forest may be produced by the mist of the mist sauna, or the state of wind or clear air may be produced. With such an effect, for example, it is possible to perform mindfulness while imagining a landscape sleeping in a forest, and to deepen the degree of meditation more naturally.

  When a bubble jet (registered trademark) device in a bathtub is used as a mindfulness output unit, the strength of the bubble jet (registered trademark) serving as the mindfulness output may be controlled to change with rhythm. In addition, the amount of bubbles may be controlled to change with rhythm.

  When a smoker is used as a mindfulness output means, the amount of smoke (smoke) to be the mindfulness output, the color of the smoke, the turning on / off of the smoke output, etc. may be controlled to change with rhythm.

Several embodiments may be combined.
A plurality of mindfulness output means may be used in combination. For example, on the assumption that a forest is to be imagined as a scene suitable for meditation, the video output unit 60 outputs an image of the forest, the scent output unit 50 emits the scent of the forest, and the mist sauna or smoker The wind may express the appearance of Waves may be generated in the water of the bath by the wave generating means, and the body may be shaken to produce effects such as blowing in the wind. In this way, by giving a stimulus close to the image (imaginary content) to the five senses of the body, it is possible to support the image to be intensified and to deepen the state of meditation.

  The bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system may include at least one of a sound output unit and an illumination light output unit as a mindfulness output unit. The bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system may include only the sound output unit among the sound output unit and the illumination light output unit as the mindfulness output unit, and may not include the illumination light output unit. In this case, the illumination program and the illumination information of the control means 3 are unnecessary, and the step 103 of the illumination light output in FIG. 5 and the like is unnecessary. Alternatively, the bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system may include only the illumination light output unit among the sound output unit and the illumination light output unit as the mindfulness output unit, and may not include the sound output unit. In this case, the sound output program and sound information of the control means 3 are unnecessary, and the step 102 of the sound output in FIG. 5 and the like is unnecessary.

  The guide voice may be set so as not to be output when masterfulness is achieved.

  The invention is applicable, for example, to a system that assists in performing mindfulness in a bathroom.

1 Bathroom Mindfulness Practice Support System 1B to 1N Bathroom Mindfulness Practice Support System 2 Bathroom 2a Bathtub 10 Mindfulness Output Means 11 Illumination Light Output Unit 12 Sound Output Unit 13 Guide Voice Output Means 14 Heartbeat Sound Output Unit 15 Breathing Sound Output unit 3 Control means 31 Mindfulness control unit 31 d Meditation support program holding unit 32 Guide voice control unit 32 b Guide voice information holding management unit 32 c Repeating guide voice information holding management unit 33 Rhythm speed setting unit 34 Heart rhythm speed acquisition unit 35 Respiratory rhythm speed acquisition unit 36 Body temperature corresponding control unit 37 Body and mind condition corresponding control unit 41 Heart beat sound collection unit 42 Breathing sound collection unit 43 Body temperature observation unit 44 Body and mind condition information acquisition unit 50 Aroma output unit 60 Video output unit 61 Virtual reality viewer (Video output unit)
62 Virtual Reality Viewer (Video Output Unit)
70 shower nozzle 71 illumination light output unit 72 sound output unit

Claims (15)

A system that assists in the practice of mindfulness in the bathroom,
Control means,
Mindfulness output means installed in the bathroom and outputting a mindfulness output including at least one of sound and light;
Guide voice output means installed in the bathroom;
The control means comprises
A mindfulness control unit that controls the mindfulness output unit such that at least one of the mindfulness outputs changes with a rhythm;
A guide voice control unit for outputting a guide voice for guiding the practice of mindfulness from the guide voice output unit;
Bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system characterized by including. The guide voice control unit has a guide voice information holding management unit that holds information on the guide voice, and the guide voice information includes
Guide voice information to prompt the user to correct the posture,
Guide voice information to prompt the user to take a deep breath,
Guide voice information that encourages users to focus on breathing,
Guide voice information, which reminds the user to notice confusion and turn their awareness back to breathing,
The bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes at least one of guide voice information prompting the user to objectively observe his / her condition.   The guide voice control unit has a repeat guide voice information holding management unit that holds information on the guide voice, and the guide voice information prompts the user to correct the posture, and then the user takes a deep breath To the user, then to the user to turn to the mind, then to the user to notice the confusion, to turn the mind to the re-breathing, and then to the user to objectively observe his condition. The bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to claim 1, further comprising repeating guide voice information that cyclically repeats prompting voices.   4. The meditation support program storage unit according to claim 1, wherein the mindfulness control unit stores a meditation support program for causing the mindfulness output unit to execute an operation for supporting the user's meditation. Bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system of any one statement.   The bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to claim 4, wherein the action to support includes an action to change a rhythm of the mindfulness output stepwise.   The bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the mindfulness control unit includes a rhythm speed setting unit that sets a rhythm speed of the mindfulness output. . It further comprises a heartbeat sound pickup unit that picks up the heartbeat sound of the user,
The mindfulness control unit includes a heartbeat rhythm speed acquiring unit that calculates a heartbeat rhythm speed based on sound collection data of the heartbeat sound, and the rhythm speed setting unit is configured to calculate the mind rhythm speed based on the calculated heartbeat rhythm speed. The bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to claim 6, wherein the rhythm speed of fullness output is set. The device further comprises a breathing sound pickup unit that picks up the user's breathing sound,
The mindfulness control unit includes a breathing rhythm speed acquisition unit that calculates a breathing rhythm speed based on sound collection data of the breathing sound, and the rhythm speed setting unit uses the calculated breathing rhythm speed as the rhythm speed. The bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to claim 7, characterized by setting.   The bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the mindfulness output means includes a heartbeat sound output unit that outputs a heartbeat sound.   The bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the mindfulness output means includes a breathing sound output unit that outputs a breathing sound. It further comprises a body temperature observation unit that observes the user's body temperature,
The bathroom mindful according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the mindfulness control unit includes a body temperature corresponding control unit that controls the mindfulness output based on the observed body temperature. Ness practice support system. The system further includes a mind-body state information acquisition unit that obtains mind-body state information of the user,
The mindfulness control unit according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the mindfulness control unit includes a mind-body state correspondence control unit that controls the mindfulness output based on the acquired mind-body state information. Bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system.   In the bathroom, at least one of a scent output unit, a video output unit, a shower nozzle, a faucet, a blower, a mist sauna apparatus, a bubble jet (registered trademark) device and a smoke output unit as components of the mindfulness output unit. The bathroom mindfulness practice assistance system according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that one is provided. A way to assist the practice of mindfulness in the bathroom,
And an output step of outputting a mindfulness output including at least one of sound and light from the mindfulness output means installed in the bathroom.
Controlling the mindfulness output means such that at least one of the mindfulness outputs changes with a rhythm;
A voice guide step of outputting a guide voice for guiding the practice of mindfulness from the guide voice output means installed in the bathroom;
The bathroom mindfulness practice assistance method characterized by having. A program that causes a computer to execute processing that assists in the practice of mindfulness in a bathroom,
A process of controlling the mindfulness output means so that at least one of the mindfulness output including at least one of sound and light output from the mindfulness output means installed in the bathroom changes with rhythm When,
A process of outputting a guide voice guiding the practice of mindfulness from a guide voice output unit installed in the bathroom;
A program characterized by comprising.

Images