JP2020120197A - Operation device - Google Patents

Abstract

To enable an amblyopic person to perform appropriate operation.SOLUTION: An operation device according to an embodiment is an operation device which is installed in a toilet room provided with a toilet seat device having a local cleaning function, and is used for operating a toilet seat device, and comprises: a display section; a contact detection section; and a transmission section. The display section displays a plurality of objects related to a control instruction for the toilet seat device. The contact detection section detects a contact of a user with the display section. The transmission section transmits a signal for operating the toilet seat device by the control instruction related to the object when the contact of the user with the object displayed on the display section is detected. The display section changes a display so that the object causing the user to contact therewith out of the plurality of objects is displayed emphatically.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

The disclosed embodiments relate to an operating device.

Conventionally, a touch panel type device for operating a toilet seat device having a local cleaning function installed in a toilet room is known (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

Such a touch panel device senses that the user touches an object displayed on the screen of the device and causes the toilet seat device to execute a control instruction related to the object.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-110458 JP, 2008-002151, A Registered utility model No. 3097791

However, the touch panel device has a problem that it is difficult for a visually impaired person such as a person with low vision to operate. For example, although an object displayed on the display unit (display surface) of the operating device can be visually recognized slightly, it is a touch-panel type for a person with low vision who cannot distinguish each object by seeing it in a blurry manner. When operating the toilet seat device using the operating device, it was not possible to smoothly execute the desired control. Therefore, in the touch panel type device, it is a problem to enable an appropriate operation by a visually impaired person such as a person with low vision.

It is an object of the disclosed embodiments to provide an operating device capable of enabling an appropriate operation by a person with low vision.

An operating device according to one aspect of the embodiment is an operating device for operating the toilet seat device installed in a toilet room provided with a toilet seat device having a local cleaning function, and the operating device is the toilet seat. A display unit that displays a plurality of objects related to a control instruction to the device, a contact detection unit that detects a user's contact with the display unit, and the user's contact with the object displayed on the display unit is the When detected by a contact detection unit, a transmission unit that transmits a signal for operating the toilet seat device according to the control instruction related to the object, and the display unit, among the plurality of objects, It is characterized in that the display is changed so as to emphasize the object to be brought into contact with the user.

According to the operating device according to the aspect of the embodiment, among the plurality of objects displayed on the display unit (display surface), the object to be brought into contact with the user is displayed so as to be emphasized. For example, before the user starts water discharge to the user's local area, the color or size of the water discharge start object that starts local water discharge may be changed, or other objects may be displayed with increased transparency. , The water discharge start object is emphasized by being hidden or the like. As a result, even if the person who is amblyopia can barely recognize the object displayed on the display unit (display surface), the position of the object to be touched can be easily grasped. Therefore, it is possible to provide a touch panel type operation device that enables a person with low vision to operate the toilet seat device more smoothly than ever before without always using a voice guidance device, and that does not impair the usability of a normal person. It becomes possible.

In the operating device according to the aspect of the embodiment, the display unit may display the first object when the contact of the user with the first object displayed on the display unit is detected by the contact detection unit. Next, the display is changed so as to emphasize the second object brought into contact with the user.

Thus, when the touch sensor detects that the user has touched an object on the display unit (display surface), the display unit (display surface) is emphasized so as to emphasize the object to be touched next to the object. Is changed. For example, when the user touches an object related to a control instruction to start water discharge to the local area of the user, a new object related to the control instruction to adjust the water pressure of the water discharge is displayed on the display unit (display surface). It is emphasized by the appearance and the color and size of the object being changed. As a result, even a person with low vision who can barely recognize the object displayed on the display unit (display surface) can easily grasp the position of the object to be contacted next. Become. Therefore, it is possible to provide a touch panel type operation device that enables a person with low vision to operate the toilet seat device more smoothly than ever before without always using a voice guidance device, and that does not impair the usability of a normal person. It becomes possible.

An operating device according to one aspect of the embodiment is an operating device for operating the toilet seat device installed in a toilet room provided with a toilet seat device having a local cleaning function, and the operating device is the toilet seat. A display unit that displays a plurality of objects related to a control instruction to the device, a contact detection unit that detects a user's contact with the display unit, and the user's contact with the object displayed on the display unit is the A transmission unit that transmits a signal for operating the toilet seat device according to the control instruction related to the object when detected by the contact detection unit, and the transmission unit is displayed on the display unit. When the user's contact with the first object is detected by the contact detection unit, the signal other than the control instruction related to the second object to be contacted with the user next to the first object is transmitted. Characterized by not doing.

According to the operation device according to the aspect of the embodiment, when the touch sensor detects that the user touches an object on the display unit (display surface), the touch sensor is associated with the object to be touched next to the object. Do not send signals other than control instructions to the toilet seat device. As a result, even if the person who is amblyopia can barely recognize the object displayed on the display unit (display surface), the control is not executed unless the object to be contacted next is contacted. Therefore, it is possible to provide a touch panel type operation device capable of smoothly executing desired control. Therefore, it is possible to provide a touch panel type operation device that enables a person with low vision to operate the toilet seat device more smoothly than ever before without always using a voice guidance device, and that does not impair the usability of a normal person. It becomes possible.

In the operating device according to the aspect of the embodiment, the transmitting unit is configured to detect the contact of the user with the first object displayed on the display unit by the contact detection unit, and then, Does not transmit the signal of the control instruction related to the third object when the user's contact with a third object other than the second object to be contacted with the user is detected by the contact detection unit. It is characterized by

As described above, when the user touches the third object other than the second object to be brought into contact with the user next to the first object, the signal of the control instruction related to the third object is not transmitted. As a result, even if the person who is amblyopia can barely recognize the object displayed on the display unit (display surface), the control is not executed unless the object to be contacted next is contacted. Therefore, it is possible to provide a touch panel type operation device capable of smoothly executing desired control. Therefore, it is possible to provide a touch panel type operation device that enables a person with low vision to operate the toilet seat device more smoothly than ever before without always using a voice guidance device, and that does not impair the usability of a normal person. It becomes possible.

An operating device according to one aspect of the embodiment is an operating device for operating the toilet seat device installed in a toilet room provided with a toilet seat device having a local cleaning function, and the operating device is the toilet seat. A display unit that displays a plurality of objects related to a control instruction to the device, a contact detection unit that detects a user's contact with the display unit, and the user's contact with the object displayed on the display unit is the When detected by a contact detection unit, a transmission unit that transmits a signal for operating the toilet seat device according to the control instruction related to the object, and the display unit, among the plurality of objects, When contact of the user with the first object is detected by the contact detection unit, a third object other than the second object to be contacted with the user after the first object is compared with other objects. It is characterized by displaying with high transparency.

According to the operation device according to the aspect of the embodiment, when the touch sensor detects that the user has touched the object on the display unit (display surface), the touch sensor detects the object that should not be touched next to the object. Changed to be more transparent. As a result, a person with low vision who can barely recognize an object displayed on the display unit (display surface) is naturally guided to an object to be contacted next, and thus, the desired control can be performed more than before. It is possible to provide a touch panel type operation device that can be smoothly executed. Therefore, it is possible to provide a touch panel type operation device that enables a person with low vision to operate the toilet seat device more smoothly than ever before without always using a voice guidance device, and that does not impair the usability of a normal person. It becomes possible.

In the operating device according to the aspect of the embodiment, the display unit does not display the third object.

Thus, when the touch sensor detects that the user has touched an object on the display unit (display surface), the object that should not be touched next to the object is hidden. As a result, a person with low vision who can barely recognize an object displayed on the display unit (display surface) is naturally guided to an object to be contacted next, and thus, the desired control can be performed more than before. It is possible to provide a touch panel type operation device that can be smoothly executed. Therefore, it is possible to provide a touch panel type operation device that enables a person with low vision to operate the toilet seat device more smoothly than ever before without always using a voice guidance device, and that does not impair the usability of a normal person. It becomes possible.

According to one aspect of the embodiment, it is possible to enable an appropriate operation by a person with low vision.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operating device according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of the external configuration of the toilet system according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the toilet system. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the toilet seat device. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of processing executed by the controller device. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of changing the display mode of the first object of the operation device. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of changing an object displayed by the operation device. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display of the second object on the operation device. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of highlighting a plurality of objects on the operating device. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an example of another configuration of the toilet seat device. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of processing executed by the toilet system. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a screen transition executed by the operation device. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of processing for explaining a function executed by the controller device. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transitions in unlocking executed by the operation device. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing another example of screen transition in unlocking executed by the operating device.

Hereinafter, embodiments of an operating device disclosed in the present application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below.

<1. Information processing ＞
First, the contents of information processing executed by the operating device according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operating device according to an embodiment. The operating device 10 shown in FIG. 1 is an information processing device for operating the toilet seat device 2 (see FIG. 2) having a local cleaning function. The operation device 10 is a touch panel type operation device having a touch panel function, and receives an operation in response to a user's contact with the display unit 13 which is a display. The operating device 10 is arranged in a toilet room such as the toilet room R (see FIG. 2), which will be described in detail later.

In the example of FIG. 1, the lateral direction of the operating device 10 is set to the vertical direction and the longitudinal direction of the display unit 13 is set to the horizontal direction according to the display mode in which the longitudinal direction of the operating device 10 is used laterally. It does not define the orientation of the device 10. In FIG. 1, the operating devices 10-11 and 10-12 will be described in accordance with the display mode of the operating device 10. However, the operating device 10 will be simply referred to as "operating device 10" unless otherwise described. As shown in FIG. 1, the operating device 10 is provided with a frame portion 17 along the outer peripheral portion 131 of the display unit 13. The frame portion 17 is a frame that surrounds the periphery of the display portion 13. In FIG. 1, the frame 17 is hatched in order to clearly show the boundary between the frame 17 and the display 13 and to clearly show that the entire inner side of the frame 17 is the display 13.

The operation device 10-11 of FIG. 1 shows a state in which an operation screen is displayed on the display unit 13. Specifically, the operation device 10-11 shows a state in which the operation screen before the object is highlighted on the display unit 13 is displayed. The operation screen illustrated in FIG. 1 includes objects OB1 to OB7 related to the control instruction for the local cleaning function of the toilet seat device 2 and an information display area CT in which various contents such as advertisements and function descriptions are displayed. As shown in FIG. 1, in the display unit 13 on which the operation screen is displayed, the information display area CT is arranged on the upper side, and the objects OB1 to OB7 are arranged on the lower side.

Here, the object OB1 is an object for stopping the control being executed by the toilet seat device 2. The object OB2 is an object for starting execution of local cleaning by the toilet seat device 2. The object OB3 is an object for causing the toilet seat device 2 to output a predetermined sound. The object OB4 is an object for performing a sterilization process of sterilizing the nozzle portion 6 (see FIG. 2) of the toilet seat device 2 with sterilized water.

The object OB5 is an object for adjusting the force of spouting water during local cleaning by the toilet seat device 2. The object OB6 is an object for adjusting the volume of the sound output by the toilet seat device 2. The object OB7 is an object for selecting a language for displaying information on the use of the toilet on the operation device 10 or outputting the sound.

The function explanation objects IO2 to IO4 arranged at the lower right of the objects OB2 to OB4 are objects for explaining the functions of the corresponding objects. For example, when the user touches the function explanation object IO2, the content of the function explanation regarding the object OB2 is displayed in the information display area CT.

When the operating device 10 detects that the user has touched the object OB1 displayed on the display unit 13, the operating device 10 transmits to the toilet seat device 2 a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to stop the control being executed. Further, when the operating device 10 detects that the user has touched the object OB2 displayed on the display unit 13, the operating device 10 transmits to the toilet seat device 2 a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to start performing local cleaning. Further, when the operation device 10 detects that the user has touched the object OB3 displayed on the display unit 13, the operation device 10 outputs a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to output a predetermined sound for mute the toilet or the like. Send to device 2. Further, when the operation device 10 detects that the user has touched the object OB4 displayed on the display unit 13, the operation device 10 transmits a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to perform the sterilization process of the nozzle unit 6 to the toilet seat device 2. To do.

Further, when the operation device 10 detects that the user has touched the object OB5 displayed on the display unit 13, the operation device 10 transmits a signal for adjusting the force of spouting water during local cleaning to the toilet seat device 2. For example, when the operating device 10 detects that the user has touched the portion where “+” of the object OB5 is displayed, the operating device 10 transmits a signal to the toilet seat device 2 to increase the force of spouting water during local cleaning. In addition, for example, when the operating device 10 detects that the user has touched the portion of the object OB5 where "-" is displayed, the operating device 10 transmits a signal for reducing the force of spouting water during local cleaning to the toilet seat device 2. To do.

Further, when the operating device 10 detects that the user has touched the object OB6 displayed on the display unit 13, the operating device 10 transmits a signal for adjusting the volume of the output sound to the toilet seat device 2. For example, when the operating device 10 detects that the user has touched the part where “+” of the object OB6 is displayed, the operating device 10 transmits a signal for increasing the volume of the output sound to the toilet seat device 2. In addition, for example, when the operating device 10 detects that the user has touched the portion of the object OB6 where "-" is displayed, the operating device 10 transmits a signal for reducing the volume of the output sound to the toilet seat device 2. For example, the operation device 10 stores information indicating the range of the objects OB1 to OB7 in the storage unit 14 (see FIG. 3), and the user contacts the objects OB1 to OB7 based on the comparison with the contact position of the user. Determine whether you have done.

The highlighting of objects will be described below. The operating device 10-11 shown in FIG. 1 detects a user's contact with the object OB2 (step S11). For example, the operating device 10 detects a tap operation by the user as selection (contact) of the object OB2 by the user. The operation device 10 may detect various operations such as double tap, drag, swipe, flick, pinch, and long tap, as well as the tap operation, as selection (contact) of the object by the user.

As a result, the operating device 10 transmits to the toilet seat device 2 a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to start execution of local cleaning. Then, the toilet seat device 2 that has received the signal starts execution of local cleaning.

Further, the operating device 10 changes the display (step S12). The operation device 10 changes the display so that the second object to be brought into contact with the user is highlighted next to the object OB2 that is the first object that has been touched. For example, the operating device 10 changes the display so that the object OB2 for starting the local cleaning is selected by the user, and thus the object OB1 for stopping the local cleaning is highlighted as the second object to be brought into contact with the user next.

In the example of FIG. 1, the operation device 10 changes the display from the operation screen of the operation device 10-11 (operation screen before highlighting) to the operation screen of operation device 10-12 (operation screen after highlighting). For example, the operation device 10-12 that displays the operation screen after highlighting changes the display so that the object OB1 is displayed in a different color from the other objects OB2 to OB7. For example, the operating device 10-12 that displays the operation screen after highlighting displays the object OB1 in red and the other objects OB2 to OB7 in normal colors (for example, white that is a color other than red). In the example of FIG. 1, the case where the second object to be brought into contact with the user next to the object OB2 is only one object OB1 is shown, but the number of the second object is not limited to one, but a plurality of objects may be present. Details of the points will be described later.

In addition to highlighting the target object, in addition to changing the color of the target object, the target object to be highlighted blinks, is increased in size, or is emphasized more than other objects. If it is an aspect, it may be realized by an appropriate means. Since the display unit 13 on which the operation screen is displayed has a blank space BS around the objects OB1 to OB7, the object to be highlighted may be enlarged and displayed. In addition, the highlighting of the target object is not limited to changing the display mode of the target object, and the display mode of other objects is changed so that the target object is relatively highlighted. Good. For example, the operation device 10 may emphasize the target object by increasing the transparency of the object other than the target object or by hiding it. For example, the operation device 10 may highlight the target object by changing the color or reducing the size of an object other than the target object.

When the user touches the object OB1 that is the highlighted second object next to the object OB2, the operation device 10 transmits a control instruction signal corresponding to the touched object OB1 to the toilet seat device 2. On the other hand, when the user touches an object (third object) other than the object OB1 which is the second object next to the object OB2, the operation device 10 sends a signal of a control instruction corresponding to the contacted object to the toilet seat device 2 Do not send to. For example, when the user touches the object OB4 which is the third object other than the object OB1 which is the second object next to the object OB2, the operation device 10 sends a signal of a control instruction corresponding to the contacted object OB4 to the toilet seat device. Do not send to 2.

As described above, the operation device 10 changes the display so as to emphasize the second object that is to be brought into contact with the user next to the first object in response to the user's contact with the first object. It is possible to enable an appropriate operation by a person. For example, the operation device 10 emphasizes the second object in response to the user's contact with the first object, as compared with the case where the display mode is not changed, thereby highlighting the user's consciousness. Since it can be directed toward, it is possible to allow a person with low vision to perform an appropriate operation. Further, the operating device 10 enables various people such as people other than the visually impaired person to smoothly operate the toilet seat device 2 as well as the visually impaired person. For example, the operating device 10 enables a person with presbyopia (elderly person) or a person with shortsightedness to smoothly operate the toilet seat device 2 even if there is some trouble in the visual recognition ability.

For example, even if Braille is provided on the display unit (display surface) of the operation device, the display unit must be touched before the Braille corresponding to the desired control is found, and the visually impaired person operates the device by mistake. Difficult to reduce the possibility. In addition, since the toilet room is a private space, there is no one around to support it, and the layout of the objects displayed on the display unit of the operation device 10 installed in the toilet room is different for each toilet room. Since the rooms are not standardized, it is difficult to enable appropriate operation by people with low vision.

On the other hand, the operating device 10 changes the display so as to emphasize the second object to be brought into contact with the user next to the first object in response to the user's contact with the first object, thereby changing the display to the display unit. Even an amblyopia person who cannot see the displayed object accurately (accurately) can recognize the object to be touched next. Thereby, the operating device 10 can enable an appropriate operation by a person with low vision.

In addition, for example, in order to improve the convenience of visually impaired persons, including people with low vision, by operating a switch provided in the toilet room, voice guidance is provided about the position of the equipment in the toilet room and the operating method. There is a known voice guidance device (see, for example, Patent Document 3). In this case, it is difficult to say that it is convenient for people with low vision who cannot easily visually recognize the position of the switch because voice guidance requires operation of the switch. In addition, when voice guidance is provided in response to the detection of a person by the human body detection sensor, voice guidance is output to healthy persons as well, so healthy persons who do not want others to hear their operations in the toilet room. It is difficult to adopt because it impairs the usability. On the other hand, according to the operation device 10, it is possible for a person with weak eyesight to operate the toilet seat device more smoothly than before without constantly providing voice guidance, and a touch panel type device that does not impair the usability of a normal person. An operating device can be provided.

Note that the operation device 10 may realize the processing such as the display on the display unit 13 and the acceptance of the operation described above by a predetermined application. Further, the operation device 10 may acquire a script to be executed on a predetermined software application and execute the information processing such as the above-mentioned information display and operation reception by the control information such as the acquired script. For example, the control information corresponds to a program that realizes information processing such as information display and operation reception by the operation device 10 according to the embodiment, and includes, for example, CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), JavaScript (registered trademark), and HTML. (Hyper Text Markup Language) or any language capable of describing information processing such as information display and operation reception by the operation device 10 described above.

<2. Exterior structure of toilet system>
Next, the external configuration of the toilet system according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of the external configuration of the toilet system according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 2, the toilet system 1 includes a toilet seat device 2 and an operating device 10. As shown in FIG. 2, in the toilet room R, a Western-style toilet bowl (hereinafter referred to as “toilet bowl”) 7 is installed on the floor surface F, and the toilet seat device 2 is provided along the toilet bowl 7.

The toilet bowl 7 is made of, for example, ceramics. A bowl portion 8 is formed on the toilet bowl 7. The bowl portion 8 has a shape that is recessed downward and is a portion that receives excrement of the user. Note that the toilet bowl 7 is not limited to the floor-standing type as shown in the figure, and may be of any type as long as the toilet system 1 is applicable, such as a wall-mounted type. The toilet bowl 7 is provided with a rim portion 9 over the entire circumference of the end of the opening facing the bowl portion 8. In the toilet room R, for example, a wash water tank for storing wash water near the toilet 7 may be installed, or a so-called tankless type in which no wash water tank is installed may be used.

For example, when a cleaning operation unit (not shown) for cleaning provided in the toilet room R is operated by the user, the toilet bowl is cleaned by supplying cleaning water to the bowl section 8 of the toilet bowl 7. The cleaning operation unit may be an operation lever or a touch operation on the toilet cleaning object displayed on the operation device 10. In addition, the cleaning operation unit is not limited to one that is manually operated by the user, such as an operating lever, but may be one that is detected by the human body of a sensor that detects the user, such as a seating sensor. Good.

The toilet seat device 2 is attached to the upper part of the toilet 7, and includes a body portion 3, a toilet lid 4, a seat portion 5, and a nozzle portion 6. The toilet seat device 2 may be detachably attached to the toilet 7, or may be attached so as to be integrated with the toilet 7.

As shown in FIG. 2, the seating portion 5 is a so-called toilet seat, is formed in an annular shape having an opening in the center, and is arranged along the rim portion 9 at a position overlapping the opening of the toilet bowl 7. The seat 5 supports the buttocks of the seated user. As shown in FIG. 2, one end of each of the toilet lid 4 and the seating portion 5 is pivotally supported by the main body portion 3 and is attached so as to be rotatable (openable and closable) about the pivotal support portion of the main body portion 3. To be The toilet lid 4 is attached to the toilet seat device 2 as necessary, and the toilet seat device 2 may not have the toilet lid 4.

The nozzle part 6 is a nozzle for local cleaning. The nozzle portion 6 is configured to be movable back and forth with respect to the housing of the main body portion 3 by driving a drive source such as an electric motor (not shown). Further, the nozzle portion 6 is connected to a water source such as a water pipe (not shown). Then, as shown in FIG. 2, when the nozzle portion 6 is in a position advanced to the housing of the main body portion 3, the nozzle portion 6 sprays water from a water source onto the body of the user to wash the local portion.

The operation device 10 is provided in the toilet room R. The operating device 10 is provided at a position where the user can operate it. The operating device 10 is provided at a position where the user can operate the seating portion 5 while sitting on the seating portion 5. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the operating device 10 is arranged on the wall surface W on the right side of the user sitting on the seat portion 5. In addition, the operation device 10 may be arranged not only on the wall surface but also in various modes as long as it can be used by the user sitting on the seat portion 5. For example, the operating device 10 may be provided integrally with the toilet seat device 2, which will be described later.

<3. Toilet system configuration and operating device functional configuration>
Next, the configuration of the toilet system 1 and the functional configuration of the operating device 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the toilet system. Specifically, FIG. 3 shows the configuration of the toilet system 1 and the functional configuration of the operating device 10 included in the toilet system 1. The toilet system 1 includes a toilet seat device 2 and an operating device 10.

The toilet seat device 2 and the operating device 10 are connected via a predetermined network N so that they can communicate with each other in a wired or wireless manner. For example, the toilet seat device 2 and the operating device 10 may be connected by any connection as long as information can be transmitted and received, and may be connected by wire communication or by wireless communication. May be.

When the toilet system 1 includes the audio output device 50, for example, the audio output device 50 is provided in the toilet room R. For example, the operation device 10 or the toilet seat device 2 may have a function of providing voice guidance. Although the voice output device 50 is illustrated in FIG. 3, the toilet system 1 may not include the voice output device 50. For example, the voice output device 50 is connected to the toilet seat device 2 and the operating device 10 via a predetermined network N so as to be communicable by wire or wirelessly, and outputs the voice into the toilet room R and the operating device. A configuration different from 10 may be used.

First, the configuration of the operating device 10 will be described. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the operating device 10 includes a communication unit 11, an input unit 12, a display unit 13, a storage unit 14, a control unit 15, a contact detection unit 16, and a frame unit 17 (see FIG. 1 ). ) And.

The communication unit 11 is realized by, for example, a communication circuit or the like. The communication unit 11 is connected to a predetermined network N by wire or wirelessly, and transmits/receives information to/from an external information processing device. For example, the communication unit 11 is connected to the network N by wire or wirelessly, and transmits and receives information to and from the toilet seat device 2 and the voice output device 50.

Various operations are input to the input unit 12 by the user. The input unit 12 receives various operations from the user via the display surface (for example, the display unit 13) by the touch panel function. Further, the input unit 12 may receive various operations by using switches, buttons, etc. provided on the operation device 10.

The input unit 12 receives various operations from the user via a display (display surface, display screen) such as a tablet terminal by the function of the touch panel realized by the contact detection unit 16. That is, the input unit 12 receives various operations from the user via the display unit 13 of the operation device 10. For example, the input unit 12 receives an operation such as a user's operation of designating an object via the display unit 13 of the operation device 10. In other words, the input unit 12 functions as a reception unit that receives the operation of the user by the function of the touch panel. As a method of detecting a user operation by the input unit 12, a capacitance method is mainly adopted in a tablet terminal, but other detection methods such as a resistance film method, a surface acoustic wave method, an infrared method, and an electromagnetic method. Any method such as a guidance method may be adopted as long as the operation of the user can be detected and the function of the touch panel can be realized. Further, when the operating device 10 is provided with a switch, a button, or the like, the operating device 10 may have an input unit that also accepts an operation by the switch, the button, or the like.

The display unit 13 is a display screen of a tablet terminal or the like realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display, and is a display device for displaying various kinds of information. That is, the operation device 10 receives the input of the user through the display screen which is the display unit 13 and also outputs the input to the user. The display unit 13 displays various information. The display control on the display unit 13 may be performed by the display unit 13 or by the display control unit of the control unit 15 or the like.

The display unit 13 displays a plurality of objects related to the control instruction for the toilet seat device. The table display unit 13 changes the display so as to emphasize the object that is brought into contact with the user among the plurality of objects. The display unit 13 emphasizes the second object to be contacted with the user next to the first object when the contact detection unit detects the contact of the user with the first object displayed on the display unit 13. Change the display to. The display unit 13 is a third object other than the second object that is to be brought into contact with the user next to the first object when the contact detection unit detects the contact of the user with the first object among the plurality of objects. Is displayed with higher transparency than other objects. The display unit 13 does not display the third object.

For example, the display unit 13 changes the display mode based on the information stored in the storage unit 14. For example, the display unit 13 identifies the second object by comparing the information indicating the object touched by the user with the list information stored in the storage unit 14, and based on the identified second object. , Change the display mode. For example, the display unit 13 identifies the third object by comparing the information indicating the object touched by the user with the list information stored in the storage unit 14, and based on the identified third object. , Change the display mode. For example, the display unit 13 changes the display mode based on the information indicating the highlighting method stored in the storage unit 14. For example, when the highlighting method stored in the storage unit 14 is information indicating a color change, the display unit 13 changes the color of the target object.

The display unit 13 displays a lock screen that accepts an unlocking operation by the user, and displays an object related to a control instruction for the toilet seat device after unlocking according to the operation by the user. When a user's contact with a predetermined area is detected, the display unit 13 displays a release object that receives a lock release operation by the user in another area different from the predetermined area. When the user's entry into the toilet room is detected, the display unit 13 displays another screen in which the operation by the user is not accepted, and after a predetermined period has passed from the entry, the display screen is displayed on the lock screen from the other screen. To change.

The storage unit 14 is realized by a semiconductor memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory (Flash Memory), or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. The storage unit 14 stores, for example, information regarding an application (for example, a toilet device operating application or the like) installed in the operating device 10, for example, a program or the like. The storage unit 14 stores information regarding various screens such as an operation screen. The storage unit 14 stores information used to generate a signal for operating the toilet seat device 2. The storage unit 14 stores information in which an object and a control instruction are associated with each other.

The storage unit 14 also stores information for determining whether to issue a control instruction corresponding to the object designated by the user. For example, the storage unit 14 stores list information (second list information) indicating a correspondence relationship between each object and an object to be contacted next (second object). Further, for example, the storage unit 14 stores list information (third list information) indicating a correspondence relationship between each object and an object (third object) that should not be contacted next. The storage unit 14 stores information indicating a method of highlighting an object.

The control unit 15 is realized by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or the like that executes a program stored in the storage unit 14 using a RAM as a work area. For example, the various programs include programs of applications (for example, toilet device operating applications) that perform various information processing such as display processing and determination processing. Further, the control unit 15 is realized by, for example, an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

As illustrated in FIG. 3, the control unit 15 includes an acquisition unit 151, a determination unit 152, a generation unit 153, and a transmission unit 154, and implements or executes the functions and actions of the determination process described below. .. Note that the internal configuration of the control unit 15 is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 3, and may be another configuration as long as it is a configuration for performing the determination process described later. The connection relationship between the processing units included in the control unit 15 is not limited to the connection relationship illustrated in FIG. 3 and may be another connection relationship.

The acquisition unit 151 acquires various kinds of information. For example, the acquisition unit 151 acquires various types of information from an external information processing device. For example, the acquisition unit 151 acquires various types of information from the toilet seat device 2 and the voice output device 50. For example, the acquisition unit 151 acquires various information from the storage unit 14. For example, the acquisition unit 151 acquires the sensor information detected by the contact detection unit 16.

The determination unit 152 determines various information. For example, the determination unit 152 determines various information by using the various information acquired by the acquisition unit 151. For example, the determination unit 152 determines various information using various information stored in the storage unit 14. For example, the determination unit 152 makes various determinations based on the sensor information detected by the contact detection unit 16.

For example, the determination unit 152 identifies the object with which the user has contacted, based on the sensor information. For example, the determination unit 152 identifies, based on the sensor information, which type of operation the user's operation is: tap, double tap, drag, swipe, flick, pinch, long tap, or the like.

The generation unit 153 performs various generations. For example, the generation unit 153 generates a control instruction signal. For example, the generation unit 153 generates a signal for operating the toilet seat device 2. For example, the generation unit 153 generates a signal corresponding to a control instruction related to the object with which the user touches.

The generation unit 153 uses the information stored in the storage unit 14 to generate a signal corresponding to the control instruction associated with the object with which the user touches. The generation unit 153 generates a signal for operating the toilet seat device 2 using the information in which the object stored in the storage unit 14 and the control instruction are associated with each other. The generation unit 153 generates a signal for operating the toilet seat device 2 by using the information indicating the object that the user touches and the information that associates the object stored in the storage unit 14 with the control instruction.

The transmission unit 154 transmits various information. For example, the transmission unit 154 transmits various information by controlling the communication unit 11. The transmission unit 154 transmits various types of information to other devices via the communication unit 11. The transmission unit 154 may be included in the communication unit 11 instead of the control unit 15. The transmission unit 154 transmits various information to the toilet seat device 2 and the voice output device 50. The transmission unit 154 transmits various information stored in the storage unit 14 to another device. The transmission unit 154 transmits the various types of information acquired by the acquisition unit 151 to another device. The transmission unit 154 transmits the various types of information determined by the determination unit 152 to another device. The transmission unit 154 transmits various information generated by the generation unit 153 to another device.

The transmission unit 154 transmits a signal for operating the toilet seat device 2 according to a control instruction related to the object when the contact detection unit 16 detects a user's contact with the object displayed on the display unit 13. .. The transmission unit 154 controls the second object to be brought into contact with the user next to the first object when the user's contact with the first object displayed on the display unit 13 is detected by the contact detection unit. Do not send signals other than the instructions. The transmission unit 154 is a third object other than the second object that is to be brought into contact with the user next to the first object after the contact detection unit detects the user's contact with the first object displayed on the display unit 13. When the contact of the user is detected by the contact detection unit, the control instruction signal related to the third object is not transmitted.

When the various processes performed by the control unit 15 described above are performed by a predetermined application, each unit of the control unit 15 may be realized by, for example, a predetermined application. For example, various processes performed by the control unit 15 may be realized by control information received from an external information processing device.

The contact detection unit 16 is a sensor for realizing the function of the touch panel. For example, the contact detection unit 16 includes a pressure sensor. For example, the contact detection unit 16 includes a sensor that detects pressure information indicating the pressure with which the user touches the screen. For example, the contact detection unit 16 includes a sensor that detects the contact range (coordinates) of the user on the screen. For example, the contact detection unit 16 includes a sensor that detects position information indicating a position where the user touches the screen. For example, the contact detection unit 16 includes a sensor that detects area information indicating the area on the screen with which the user touches. For example, the contact detection unit 16 realizes the function of the touch sensor in cooperation with various other configurations.

The contact detection unit 16 detects a user's contact with the display unit 13. The contact detection unit 16 detects a user's contact with a predetermined area of the display unit 13 when the lock screen is displayed, as an operation for unlocking. The contact detection unit 16 detects a user's contact with the language selection object for language selection displayed on the display unit 13 as an unlock operation.

The frame portion 17 is a frame provided on the outer peripheral portion 131 of the display unit 13. The frame portion 17 is a frame that surrounds the outer peripheral portion 131 of the display portion 13 over the entire circumference. The frame portion 17 may be formed of various materials.

Note that the operating device 10 may include a voice output unit (speaker) when outputting voice. Further, the operation device 10 may include a vibration output unit (for example, a vibrator realized by a vibration motor or the like) when outputting vibration.

<4. Functional configuration of toilet seat device>
Next, the functional configuration of the toilet seat device 2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the toilet seat device. As shown in FIG. 4, the toilet seat device 2 includes a main body portion 3, a toilet lid 4, a seat portion 5, and a nozzle portion 6. It should be noted that description of the external configuration of the toilet seat device 2 described with reference to FIG. 2 is omitted.

The main body 3 of the toilet seat device 2 includes a communication unit 31, a human body detection unit 32, a seating detection unit 33, and a control unit 34.

The communication unit 31 is realized by, for example, a communication circuit or the like. The communication unit 31 is connected to a predetermined communication network (network N) (not shown) by wire or wirelessly, and transmits/receives information to/from an external information processing device. For example, the communication unit 31 is connected to the network N by wire or wirelessly and transmits/receives information to/from the operation device 10 and the voice output device 50.

The human body detection unit 32 has a function of detecting a human body. For example, the human body detection unit 32 is realized by a pyroelectric sensor or the like that uses an infrared signal. For example, the human body detection unit 32 may be realized by a pyroelectric sensor or the like that uses μ (micro) waves. Note that the above is an example, and the human body detection unit 32 is not limited to the above, and may detect the human body by various means. For example, the human body detection unit 32 detects a person (user or the like) who has entered the toilet room R (see FIG. 2). The human body detection unit 32 outputs a detection signal to the control unit 34.

The seating detection unit 33 has a function of detecting seating of a person on the toilet seat device 2. The seating detection unit 33 detects that the user is seated on the seating unit 5. For example, the seating detection unit 33 detects that the user is seated on the seating unit 5 with a load sensor. For example, the seating detection unit 33 is an infrared projection/reception type distance measuring sensor, and a human body existing near the seating unit 5 immediately before a person (user) sits on the seating unit 5 or sitting on the seating unit 5 is seated. The user may be detected. The above is an example, and the seating detection unit 33 is not limited to the above, and may detect the seating of a person on the toilet seat device 2 by various means. The seating detection unit 33 outputs a seating detection signal to the control unit 34.

The control unit 34 controls the toilet lid 4, the seating section 5, and the nozzle section 6. The control section 34 controls the toilet lid 4, the seat section 5, and the nozzle section 6 based on the signal transmitted from the operating device 10. The control unit 34 controls the nozzle unit 6 based on the signal of the control instruction regarding the local cleaning transmitted from the operation device 10. The control unit 34 controls the toilet lid 4 based on a signal of a control instruction regarding opening/closing of the toilet lid transmitted from the operation device 10. The control unit 34 controls the seating portion 5 based on a signal of a control instruction regarding opening/closing of the seating portion transmitted from the operation device 10. The control unit 34 sends the control information to the toilet lid 4, the seating unit 5, and the nozzle unit 6 by wire. The control unit 34 may wirelessly transmit the control information to the toilet lid 4, the seating section 5, and the nozzle section 6.

The control unit 34 determines whether the human body detection unit 32 has detected the entry of the user into the room. The control unit 34 determines whether the human body detection unit 32 detects the user's entry into the toilet room R. The control unit 34 determines whether or not the seating detection unit 33 detects the user's seating. The control unit 34 determines whether or not the seating detection unit 33 detects the user's seating on the seating unit 5. The control unit 34 may be realized by various means such as a CPU, an MPU, an ASIC, an integrated circuit such as an FPGA, or the like.

The toilet seat device 2 may include various configurations other than the above. For example, the toilet seat device 2 may include an audio output unit (toilet onomatopoeia device).

<5. Specific operation of operating device>
Next, a specific operation of the operating device 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of processing executed by the controller device.

As shown in FIG. 5, the operation device 10 displays an operation screen (step S1). For example, the operating device 10 displays an operation screen including a plurality of objects.

Then, when the operation device 10 detects the contact with the object (step S2: Yes), the operation device 10 changes the display (step S3). When the operating device 10 detects contact with an object, the operating device 10 changes the display according to the contacted object. The operating device 10 repeats the process of step S2 when the contact with the object is not detected (step S2: No).

<6. Display Mode of First Object>
The operation device 10 may change various display modes. This point will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, the change of the display mode of the first object will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of changing the display mode of the first object of the operation device. It should be noted that, in FIG. 6, although the objects are described as the object OB11-1 before display change and the object OB11-2 after display change according to the display mode of the object OB11, the object OB11 is simply referred to unless otherwise specified. ". It is assumed that the object OB11 shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display unit 13 of the operation device 10.

In the example of FIG. 6, the operation device 10 detects the user's contact with the pre-display change object OB11-1 (step S21). As a result, the operation device 10 transmits to the toilet seat device 2 a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to execute the function corresponding to the object OB11. For example, the operating device 10 transmits to the toilet seat device 2 a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to start performing local cleaning. Then, the toilet seat device 2 that has received the signal starts execution of local cleaning.

Further, the operating device 10 changes the display (step S22). The operation device 10 changes the display mode of the object OB11, which is the first object that has been touched. In the example of FIG. 6, the operation device 10 changes the display from the object OB11-1 before display change to the object OB11-2 after display change. For example, the operating device 10 changes the display mode of the object OB11 so that it is less noticeable than other objects, because the object OB11 that is the first object has already been selected and the corresponding function is being executed. For example, the operation device 10 displays the display-changed object OB11-2 having a high transparency on the display unit 13.

In this way, the operation device 10 changes the display mode of the selected first object so as to make it less noticeable than other objects in response to the user's contact with the first object, thereby changing the display mode of the user. Since the consciousness can be directed to another object, it is possible to prevent the first object from being repeatedly selected, and to enable an appropriate operation by a person with low vision.

<7. Change display object>
Further, the operation device 10 may change the first object selected (touched) by the user to another object (second object). This point will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of changing an object displayed by the operation device. It is assumed that the object OB11 shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the display unit 13 of the operating device 10.

In the example of FIG. 7, the operation device 10 detects the user's contact with the object OB11 (step S23). As a result, the operation device 10 transmits to the toilet seat device 2 a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to execute the function corresponding to the object OB11. For example, the operating device 10 transmits to the toilet seat device 2 a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to start performing local cleaning. Then, the toilet seat device 2 that has received the signal starts execution of local cleaning.

Further, the operating device 10 changes the display (step S24). The operation device 10 changes the contacted first object OB11, which is the first object, to another object to be operated next. In the example of FIG. 7, the operation device 10 changes the contacted first object OB11 that is the second object to the second object OB12. For example, in the operating device 10, since the object OB11 which is the first object has already been selected and the corresponding function is being executed, the display unit 13 displays the object OB12 for stopping the function being executed instead of the object OB11. To display. Then, when the operating device 10 detects the contact of the user with the object OB12, the operating device 10 transmits a signal to the toilet seat device 2 to stop the toilet seat device 2 from performing local cleaning.

In this way, the operation device 10 changes the user's consciousness to the second object to be selected next to the selected first object in response to the user's contact with the first object. Since it can be directed to two objects, a person with low vision can perform an appropriate operation.

<8. Second object display>
Further, the operation device 10 may cause a second object corresponding to the first object selected (touched) by the user to appear and newly display it. This point will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display of the second object on the operation device. It is assumed that the object OB11 shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the display unit 13 of the operating device 10.

In the example of FIG. 8, the operation device 10 detects the user's contact with the object OB11 (step S25). As a result, the operation device 10 transmits to the toilet seat device 2 a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to execute the function corresponding to the object OB11. For example, the operating device 10 transmits to the toilet seat device 2 a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to start performing local cleaning. Then, the toilet seat device 2 that has received the signal starts execution of local cleaning.

Further, the operating device 10 changes the display (step S26). The operation device 10 changes the contacted first object OB11, which is the first object, to another object to be operated next. In the example of FIG. 8, the operation device 10 changes the contacted first object OB11 that is the second object to the object OB12 that is the second object. For example, in the operating device 10, since the object OB11 that is the first object has already been selected and the corresponding function is being executed, the display unit 13 displays the object OB12 for stopping the function being executed instead of the object OB11. To display.

Further, the operating device 10 newly displays the object OB13 relating to the adjustment of the local cleaning executed by the object OB11 on the display unit 13. In the example of FIG. 8, the operation device 10 newly displays the object OB13 for adjusting the momentum of the water for local cleaning on the display unit 13 as the second object. Then, when the operating device 10 detects the contact of the user with the object OB13, the operating device 10 transmits to the toilet seat device 2 a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to adjust the water pressure for local cleaning in accordance with the contact position.

As described above, the operation device 10 causes the second object to be selected next to the selected first object to appear in response to the user's contact with the first object, and newly displays the second object to use the second object. Since the person's consciousness can be directed to the second object, it is possible to enable an appropriate operation by a person with low vision.

Further, the operation device 10 changes the display mode of the objects (third objects) other than the objects OB12 and OB13 that are the second objects. In the example of FIG. 8, the operation device 10 changes the display mode so that the objects OB14 and OB15 that are the third objects are less noticeable than the objects OB12 and OB13 that are the second objects. For example, the operating device 10 changes the display mode of the objects OB14 and OB15 by increasing the transparency of the objects OB14 and OB15.

As described above, the operation device 10 displays the third objects other than the second object of the selected first objects in a display mode in a manner less noticeable than the second object in response to the user's contact with the first object. By changing the, the consciousness of the user can be directed to the second object, so that an appropriate operation by a person with low vision can be enabled.

<9. Highlight multiple objects>
Further, the operation device 10 may highlight a plurality of objects. This point will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of highlighting a plurality of objects on the operating device. Specifically, FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of changing the display of the second object and the third object displayed on the operation device 10 after the first object is selected. In FIG. 9, the operating devices 10-21 and 10-22 will be described in accordance with the display mode of the operating device 10, but they are simply referred to as the “operating device 10” unless otherwise described.

The operating device 10 of FIG. 9 shows a state in which the operation screen is displayed on the display unit 13. The operation screen includes objects B1 to B20 that execute various functions. It should be noted that the objects B1 to B20 shown in FIG. 9 are examples, and various objects may be included without being limited to the objects B1 to B20. In addition, in the example of FIG. 9, the objects B1 to B20 of each function are shown by simple rectangles for the purpose of explaining the relationship between the objects, but each object corresponds to the function executed according to the selection of the object. Therefore, various display modes may be used. For example, the objects B13 to B15 related to the temperature setting function may include a display such as "+" or "-" for increasing or decreasing the temperature. Further, in the display unit 13 of the operation device 10 shown in FIG. 9, an information display area may be arranged on the upper side.

Objects B1 to B3 are objects related to the local cleaning function. The object B1 is an object for causing the toilet seat device 2 to perform local cleaning. The object B2 is an object for causing the toilet seat device 2 to perform local cleaning in a predetermined mode. The object B3 is an object for causing the toilet seat device 2 to perform local cleaning in a predetermined mode. Hereinafter, the objects B1 to B3 may be collectively referred to as “local cleaning function object”.

Objects B4 to B7 are objects related to the local cleaning auxiliary function. The object B4 is an object for adjusting the water pressure of the local cleaning by the toilet seat device 2. The object B5 is an object for adjusting the cleaning position of the local cleaning by the toilet seat device 2. The object B6 is an object for adjusting the mode of local cleaning by the toilet seat device 2. The object B7 is an object for adjusting the mode of local cleaning by the toilet seat device 2. Hereinafter, the objects B4 to B7 may be collectively referred to as “local cleaning auxiliary function object”.

The object B8 is an object related to the stop function. The object B8 is an object for stopping the control being executed by the toilet seat device 2. Below, the object B8 may be described as a "stop function object."

The object B9 is an object related to the drying function. The object B9 is an object for causing the toilet seat device 2 to execute the drying function. Below, the object B9 may be described as a "drying function object."

The object B10 is an object related to the toilet seat opening/closing function. The object B10 is an object for causing the toilet seat device 2 to open and close the toilet seat (seat portion 5) and the lid (stool lid 4). Below, the object B10 may be described as a "toilet seat opening/closing function object".

Objects B11 and B12 are objects related to the cleaning function. The object B11 is an object for performing a sterilization process of sterilizing the nozzle portion 6 of the toilet seat device 2 with sterilized water. The object B12 is an object for performing a sterilization process of sterilizing the bowl portion 8 of the toilet bowl 7 of the toilet seat device 2 with sterilized water. Hereinafter, the objects B11 and B12 may be collectively referred to as “cleaning function object”.

Objects B13 to B15 are objects related to the temperature setting function. The object B13 is an object for setting the temperature of the water discharged by the toilet seat device 2. The object B14 is an object for setting the temperature of the drying performed by the toilet seat device 2. The object B15 is an object for setting the temperature of the toilet seat (seat portion 5) of the toilet seat device 2. Hereinafter, the objects B13 to B15 may be collectively referred to as "temperature setting function object". The objects B13 to B15, which are temperature setting function objects, may include displays such as "+" and "-" for increasing and decreasing the temperature.

The object B16 is an object related to the voice output function. The object B16 is an object for causing the toilet seat device 2 to output a predetermined sound. Hereinafter, the object B16 may be referred to as a “voice output function object”.

The object B17 is an object related to the language selection function. The object B17 is an object for selecting a language for displaying the information on the use of the toilet on the operation device 10 or outputting the voice. Below, the object B17 may be described as a "language selection function object."

Objects B18 and B19 are objects related to the toilet cleaning function. The object B18 is an object for cleaning the toilet bowl 7 (for example, the bowl portion 8) of the toilet seat device 2. The object B19 is an object for cleaning the toilet bowl 7 (for example, the bowl portion 8) of the toilet seat device 2 in a predetermined manner. Hereinafter, the objects B18 and B19 may be collectively referred to as “toilet bowl cleaning function object”.

The object B20 is an object related to the deodorizing function. The object B20 is an object for causing the toilet seat device 2 to execute the deodorizing function. Below, the object B20 may be described as a "deodorization function object."

The operation device 10 performs a process for executing a function corresponding to the selected object in response to a user's contact (selection) with each of the objects B1 to B20 displayed on the display unit 13. For example, when the operating device 10 detects that the user has touched the object B1 displayed on the display unit 13, the operating device 10 transmits to the toilet seat device 2 a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to start performing local cleaning. In addition, when the operating device 10 detects that the user has touched the object B8 displayed on the display unit 13, the operating device 10 transmits a signal to the toilet seat device 2 to cause the toilet seat device 2 to stop the control being executed.

In the example of FIG. 9, the operation device 10 detects the user's contact with the object B1 (step S41). In this case, the operation device 10 sends a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to start execution of local cleaning in response to the user's contact (first contact) with the object B1 which is the local cleaning function object. Send to.

Further, the operating device 10 changes the display (step S42). The operation device 10 changes the display so that the second object to be brought into contact with the user is highlighted next to the object B1 that is the first object that has been touched. Further, the operation device 10 changes the display so as to make the third object, which should not be in contact with the user, inconspicuous next to the contacted first object B1.

For example, the operation device 10 identifies the second object corresponding to the selected object (first object) by using the information (second list information) indicating the association between the first object and the second object. For example, the operation device 10 identifies the second object using the second list information indicating the correspondence relationship between each object and the object (second object) to be contacted next. For example, the controller device 10 identifies the second object using the second list information stored in the storage unit 14 (see FIG. 3).

For example, the second list information may include list information indicating whether the relationship is abnormal for each association between the first object and the second object. The second list information includes information indicating that when the first object is the local cleaning function object, the second object is the local cleaning auxiliary function object. Further, the second list information includes information indicating that the second object is the stop function object when the first object is the local cleaning function object. The second list information includes information indicating that the second object is the drying function object when the first object is the local cleaning function object.

For example, the operation device 10 identifies the third object corresponding to the selected object (first object) by using the information (third list information) indicating the association between the first object and the third object. For example, the operation device 10 identifies the third object using the third list information indicating the correspondence relationship between each object and the object (third object) that should not be contacted next. For example, the controller device 10 identifies the third object using the third list information stored in the storage unit 14 (see FIG. 3).

For example, the third list information includes information indicating that when the first object is the local cleaning function object, the third object is the toilet seat opening/closing function object. The third list information includes information indicating that the third object is a cleaning function object when the first object is a local cleaning function object. The second list information and the third list information are examples, and various first object and second object associations and first object and third object associations are set depending on the use and function. May be.

The operation device 10 identifies the second object or the third object corresponding to the object B1 that is the first object by using the second list information or the third list information as described above. In the example of FIG. 9, the operating device 10 specifies the local cleaning auxiliary function object, the stop function object, and the drying function object as the second object because the object B1 that is the first object is the local cleaning function object. That is, the operating device 10 identifies the six objects B4 to B9 as the second objects.

Then, as illustrated in FIG. 9, the operation device 10 changes the display so as to emphasize the six objects B4 to B9 that are the second objects. For example, the operation device 10 changes the display so as to emphasize the objects B4 to B9 by changing the colors of the objects B4 to B9.

Further, in the example of FIG. 9, the operating device 10 specifies the toilet seat opening/closing function object and the cleaning function object as the third object because the object B1 that is the first object is the local cleaning function object. That is, the operating device 10 identifies the three objects B10 to B12 as the third objects.

Then, as illustrated in FIG. 9, the operation device 10 changes the display so that the three objects, the objects B10 to B12, which are the third objects, are made inconspicuous. For example, the operating device 10 changes the display so as to make the objects B10 to B12 inconspicuous by increasing the transparency of the objects B10 to B12. The operating device 10 may change the display by hiding the objects B10 to B12.

In this way, the operation device 10 changes the display mode so that the second object to be touched next to the first object touched by the user is emphasized and the third object that should not be touched is made inconspicuous. As a result, it is possible to enable an appropriate operation by a person with low vision.

<10. Other device configuration examples>
The device configuration is not limited to the above, and various configurations may be used. For example, the toilet seat device may be integral with the operating device. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an example of another configuration of the toilet seat device. Note that description of the same points as in FIG. 4 will be appropriately omitted.

As shown in FIG. 10, the toilet seat device 2A includes an operating device 10. For example, in the toilet seat device 2A, the operating device 10 is connected to the main body 3 so that information can be transmitted and received. For example, the controller device 10 may be connected to the main body unit 3 by wire or may be directly connected to the control unit 34. In the toilet seat device 2</b>A, the operating device 10 may be arranged on the side of the seat 5. The toilet system 1 described above may include a toilet seat device 2A instead of the toilet seat device 2.

<11. Display of operating device>
In the above example, the operation device 10 displays the operation screen, but the operation device 10 may display various screens. This point will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of processing executed by the toilet system. Specifically, FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of processing executed by the toilet system 1 from the user entering the room until the operation screen is displayed. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a screen transition executed by the operation device. Note that in FIG. 12, the operation devices 10-1 to 10-4 will be described according to the screen displayed on the operation device 10. However, unless otherwise specified and described, the operation device 10 is simply referred to as the “operation device 10”. To do. The operating device 10-1 shown in FIG. 12 shows the state of the standby screen before detecting the entering of the user. The standby screen of the operation device 10-1 may be in a state in which nothing is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 11, when detecting entry of the room (step S101: Yes), the toilet system 1 changes the display to the welcome screen (step S102). For example, when the toilet seat device 2 detects the user entering the toilet room R (see FIG. 2), the toilet seat device 2 transmits information indicating the detection of the room entry to the operation device 10. In addition, as long as the entrance can be detected, any means may be used for detection, the operation device 10 may detect the entrance, and the door sensor of the toilet may detect the entrance of the user. May be.

The operating device 10 that has acquired the information indicating the detection of entering the room changes the display to the welcome screen. In the example of FIG. 12, the operating device 10 changes the display from the standby screen of the operating device 10-1 to the welcome screen of the operating device 10-2. The welcome screen of the operation device 10-2 includes predetermined information such as “Welcome XX Toilet”. For example, the toilet system 1 may output a predetermined voice such as "Welcome to XX toilet" when displaying the welcome screen.

In addition, the toilet system 1 repeats the process of step S101, when entering the room is not detected (step S101: No). The operating device 10 continues the state of the standby screen of the operating device 10-1.

Then, the toilet system 1 changes the display to the lock screen after displaying the welcome screen (step S103). The operating device 10 displaying the welcome screen changes the display to the lock screen after a predetermined time (for example, an arbitrary time such as 5 seconds or 10 seconds) has elapsed from the display of the welcome screen. In the example of FIG. 12, the operating device 10 changes the display from the welcome screen of the operating device 10-2 to the lock screen of the operating device 10-3. The lock screen of the operation device 10-3 includes predetermined information such as “Let's try” and “unlock”.

It should be noted that the operating device 10 may have any display state of the objects related to the control instruction to the toilet seat device 2 when the lock screen is displayed. For example, when displaying the object, the controller device 10 does not have to generate a signal (communication signal) or transmit a signal (communication signal) even if the object is touched.

When detecting the unlocking (step S104: Yes), the toilet system 1 changes the display to the operation screen (step S105). In the example of FIG. 12, the operating device 10 changes the display from the lock screen of the operating device 10-3 to the operating screen of the operating device 10-4. For example, the operating device 10 displays an operation screen including a first area where objects are arranged and a second area where objects are not arranged. For example, the video display screen in the operation screen may or may not be operable. In addition, the toilet system 1 repeats the process of step S103, when lock release is not detected (step S104: No). The operating device 10 continues the state of the lock screen of the operating device 10-3.

For example, the toilet system 1 may accept unlocking in various modes. For example, the toilet system 1 displays a lock object that is released by any of seven types of touch operations (tap, double tap, long tap, drag, swipe, flick, pinch) on the operation device 10, and displays the displayed lock object. May release the lock. In addition, the toilet system 1 may accept the unlocking by the voice instruction of the user. Further, the toilet system 1 may detect seating on the toilet seat device 2 as unlocking. Note that the unlocking described above is an example, and the unlocking may be performed by any means. Details of another example of unlocking will be described later.

In the example of FIG. 12, the screen transition from the user entering the room to the display of the operation screen is illustrated, but the operating device 10 similarly transitions the image from the user using the toilet to leaving the room. Good.

For example, after displaying the operation screen, the operation device 10 transitions the display from the operation screen to a predetermined screen (thank-you screen) when the exit of the user is detected. The thank-you screen may include predetermined information such as “Thank you”. Further, the toilet system 1 may output a predetermined voice such as “Thank you for using XX toilet” when displaying the thank-you screen.

For example, the operating device 10 may display a thank-you screen, assuming that the user is leaving the room, when the release of the sitting state of the user is detected. For example, the operation device 10 may display a thank-you screen when an operation of the user's door is detected by a toilet door sensor or the like.

The operating device 10 that has displayed the thank-you screen changes the display to the standby screen after a predetermined time (for example, an arbitrary time such as 3 seconds or 15 seconds) has elapsed from the display of the thank-you screen.

<12. Example of function explanation>
The operation device 10 may display a moving image or the like explaining the function of the object. This point will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of processing for explaining a function executed by the controller device.

In the example of FIG. 13, the operation device 10 displays an operation screen (step S201). For example, the operation device 10 displays the operation screen after the lock is released by the user.

As illustrated in FIG. 13, when the operation device 10 does not detect the contact with the function description object (step S202: No), the operation device 10 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed without being used (step S202). S203). For example, has the operating device 10 passed a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds or 1 minute) without using the operating device 10 from the time when the operating screen was displayed or the time when the operating device 10 was last used? Determine whether

When it is determined that the predetermined time has passed without using the operating device 10 (step S203: Yes), the operating device 10 displays a video of the function explanation (step S204). For example, if the operating device 10 determines that the predetermined time has elapsed without the operating device 10 being used, the operating device 10 reproduces a moving image that explains the function of the object corresponding to the predetermined function description object. For example, if the operating device 10 determines that the predetermined time has elapsed without the operating device 10 being used, the operating device 10 reproduces a moving image describing the function of the object corresponding to the randomly selected function explanation object.

On the other hand, when the operating device 10 determines that the operating device 10 has not been used and the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S203: No), the operating device 10 returns to step S202 and repeats the processing.

Further, when the operation device 10 detects contact with the function explanation object (step S202: Yes), the operation device 10 displays a video of the function explanation (step S204). For example, when the operation device 10 detects contact with the function explanation object, the operation device 10 reproduces a moving image explaining the function of the object corresponding to the function explanation object. When the user touches any of the function explanation objects IO2 to IO4 arranged at the lower right of the objects OB2 to OB4 shown in FIG. 1, the operation device 10 explains the function of the object corresponding to the touched function explanation object. The moving image to be displayed is displayed (reproduced) in the information display area CT. For example, when the user touches the function explanation object IO4, the operation device 10 displays the content of the function explanation regarding the object OB4 in the information display area CT.

Then, the operation device 10 determines whether or not another object is touched (step S205). When the operating device 10 is not in contact with another object (step S205: No), the operating device 10 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed after contacting the functional description object (step S206). For example, the operation device 10 has passed a predetermined time (for example, a reproduction time of the video of the function explanation) from the time when the user touches any of the function explanation objects IO2 to IO4 or the start of the display of the video of the function explanation. Determine whether or not.

When it is determined that the predetermined time has not passed since the operation device 10 touched the function explanation object (step S206: No), the operation device 10 returns to step S205 and repeats the processing.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined time has passed since the operation device 10 touched the function explanation object (step S206: Yes), the display of the function explanation ends (step S207). Further, when the operation device 10 determines that it has contacted another object (step S205: Yes), the operation device 10 ends the display of the function description (step S207). Then, the operation device 10 returns to step S201 after step S207 and repeats the processing. If there is no change in the display of the operation screen after step S207, the operation device 10 may return to step S202 and repeat the process.

<13. Example of unlocking>
The operation device 10 may cause the user to unlock the lock by various modes. This point will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transitions in unlocking executed by the operation device.

As shown in FIG. 14, the operating device 10 may allow the user to perform a two-step unlock operation. In FIG. 14, the operation devices 10-3, 10-31, and 10-4 will be described according to the screens displayed on the operation device 10. Device 10". The operating device 10-3 and the operating device 10-4 illustrated in FIG. 14 are the same as the operating device 10-3 and the operating device 10-4 illustrated in FIG. 12.

A first lock screen is displayed on the operation device 10-3 shown in FIG. 14, and an object OB31 that detects a user's contact as an unlock operation is displayed in the area AR31 of the display unit 13. The operation device 10 detects a user's contact with the area AR31 in which the object OB31 is displayed (step S31).

As a result, the operating device 10 changes screens (step S32). In the example of FIG. 14, the operating device 10 changes the display from the first lock screen of the operating device 10-3 to the second lock screen of the operating device 10-31.

On the second lock screen of the operation device 10-31, an unlock object OB32 for confirming the unlock operation by the user is arranged in the area AR32 of the display unit 13 at a position different from the area AR31 of the display unit 13. It On the display unit 13 of the operation device 10, the range of the area AR31 and the range of the area AR32 do not overlap. In the example of FIG. 14, in the second lock screen of the operation device 10-31, the area AR32 in which the unlock object OB32 is arranged is arranged at the end of the display unit 13. Thereby, the operating device 10 can further reduce the possibility that a visually impaired person such as a blind person may touch the operating device 10 and unintentionally release the lock screen.

Further, on the second lock screen of the operation device 10-31, character information indicating the unlocking method to the user, such as "Please touch the start button on the screen to unlock" is displayed. Thereby, the operating device 10 can specifically notify the healthy person of the unlocking method, and thus the possibility that the healthy person cannot unlock the lock screen can be reduced.

The operation device 10 detects the user's contact with the area AR32 in which the unlocked object OB32 is displayed (step S33).

Thereby, the operating device 10 releases the lock (step S34). For example, the operating device 10 changes screens. In the example of FIG. 14, the operating device 10 causes the display to transition from the second lock screen of the operating device 10-31 to the operating screen of the operating device 10-4.

<14. Example of unlocking using another operation>
The operation device 10 may receive another operation by the user as unlocking. This point will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing another example of screen transition in unlocking executed by the operating device.

As shown in FIG. 15, the operation device 10 may accept the language selection by the user as an unlock operation. In FIG. 15, the operation devices 10-35, 10-36, and 10-4 will be described according to the screen displayed on the operation device 10. Device 10". The operating device 10-4 shown in FIG. 15 is the same as the operating device 10-4 shown in FIG. The lock screen of the operation device 10-35 shown in FIG. 15 (hereinafter also referred to as “first lock screen”) is the same as the first lock screen of the operation device 10-3 shown in FIG. There are some differences. For example, the language selection object OB7 shown in FIG. 15 is the same as the object OB7 in FIG. 1, and is used to select a language for displaying information on the use of the toilet on the operation device 10 or outputting a voice. It is an object.

A first lock screen is displayed on the operating device 10-35 shown in FIG. 15, and an object OB7 for the user to select a language is displayed in the area AR35 of the display unit 13. The operation device 10 detects the user's contact with the area AR35 in which the object OB7 is displayed (step S35).

As a result, the operation device 10 displays the selectable languages (step S36). In the example of FIG. 15, the operating device 10 includes a language selecting screen (hereinafter also referred to as “second lock screen”) of the operating device 10-36 from a first lock screen (first language selecting screen) of the operating device 10-35. Transition the display to. It should be noted that the operating device 10 displays the language selection object OB36 without transitioning the display so that the first lock screen (first language selection screen) of the operating device 10-35 is changed to the first lock screen of the operating device 10-36. The display may be changed to the 2 lock screen (second language selection screen).

On the second lock screen of the operating device 10-36, a language selection object OB36 for accepting a user's selection of one language is arranged in a region AR36 of the display unit 13 at a position different from the region AR35 of the display unit 13. It The language selection object OB36 includes a list of selectable languages such as "Japanese", "English", and "French". On the display unit 13 of the operation device 10, the range of the area AR35 and the range of the area AR36 do not overlap. As a result, the operating device 10 can accept the user's language selection operation as an unlocking operation, so that the visually impaired person such as a blind person can control the decrease in convenience for a normal person while the operation device 10 is being operated. Touching 10 can further reduce the possibility of unintentional unlocking.

The operation device 10 detects the user's contact with the area AR36 in which the language selection object OB36 is displayed (step S37). In the example of FIG. 14, the operation device 10 detects the user's contact with “English” in the area AR36 in which the language selection object OB36 is displayed.

Thereby, the operating device 10 releases the lock (step S38). For example, the operation device 10 transits to a screen on which information is displayed in the selected language. In the example of FIG. 15, the operating device 10 causes the display to transition from the second lock screen of the operating device 10-36 to the operating screen of the operating device 10-4 written in English. In this way, the operation device 10 can accept the operation of the user's language selection by the same operation as the operation of unlocking, so that it is possible to perform an appropriate operation by a person with low vision while improving the convenience of a healthy person. Can be It should be noted that the above-described embodiments and modified examples can be appropriately combined within a range in which the processing content is not inconsistent.

Further effects and modifications can be easily derived by those skilled in the art. Therefore, the broader aspects of the present invention are not limited to the specific details and representative embodiments shown and described above. Accordingly, various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the general inventive concept defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

R Toilet room 1 Toilet system 2 Toilet seat device 3 Main body 31 Communication unit 32 Human body detection unit 33 Seating detection unit 34 Control unit 4 Toilet lid 5 Seating unit 6 Nozzle unit 7 Western-style toilet bowl
8 bowl section 9 rim section 10 operating device 11 communication section 12 input section 13 display section 131 outer peripheral section 14 storage section 15 control section 151 acquisition section 152 determination section 153 generation section 154 transmission section 16 contact detection section 17 frame section

Claims (6)

An operating device installed in a toilet room provided with a toilet seat device having a local cleaning function, for operating the toilet seat device,
The operating device is
A display unit that displays a plurality of objects related to control instructions for the toilet seat device;
A contact detection unit that detects a user's contact with the display unit,
A transmission unit that transmits a signal for operating the toilet seat device according to the control instruction related to the object when the user's contact with the object displayed on the display unit is detected by the contact detection unit. When,
Equipped with
The display unit is
An operating device, characterized in that the display is changed so as to emphasize an object to be brought into contact with the user among the plurality of objects. The display unit is
When the user's contact with the first object displayed on the display unit is detected by the contact detection unit, a second object to be contacted with the user next to the first object is emphasized. The operating device according to claim 1, wherein a display is changed. An operating device for operating the toilet seat device, which is installed in a toilet room provided with a toilet seat device having a local cleaning function,
The operating device is
A display unit that displays a plurality of objects related to control instructions for the toilet seat device;
A contact detection unit that detects a user's contact with the display unit,
A transmission unit that transmits a signal for operating the toilet seat device according to the control instruction related to the object when the user's contact with the object displayed on the display unit is detected by the contact detection unit. When,
Equipped with
The transmitter is
When the user's contact with the first object displayed on the display unit is detected by the contact detection unit, the control relating to the second object to be contacted with the user next to the first object An operating device which does not transmit the signal other than an instruction. The transmitter is
After the contact detection unit detects the contact of the user with the first object displayed on the display unit, the third object other than the second object to be contacted with the user next to the first object The operation device according to claim 3, wherein when the contact of the user is detected by the contact detection unit, the signal of the control instruction related to the third object is not transmitted. An operating device installed in a toilet room provided with a toilet seat device having a local cleaning function, for operating the toilet seat device,
The operating device is
A display unit that displays a plurality of objects related to control instructions for the toilet seat device;
A contact detection unit that detects a user's contact with the display unit,
A transmission unit that transmits a signal for operating the toilet seat device according to the control instruction related to the object when the user's contact with the object displayed on the display unit is detected by the contact detection unit. When,
Equipped with
The display unit is
Of the plurality of objects, a third object other than the second object to be brought into contact with the user next to the first object when contact of the user with the first object is detected by the contact detection unit. An operating device for displaying the object with higher transparency than other objects. The display unit is
The operating device according to claim 5, wherein the third object is not displayed.

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