JP2020121258A - Information processing device and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To make it easier for users to understand an appropriate number of purchased reforming water cartridges.SOLUTION: An information processing device 1 includes an information acquisition unit 10 and a calculation unit 12. The information acquisition unit 10 acquires first information indicating a type of reforming water cartridge, and second information for estimating an amount of reforming water used in a predetermined period. Based on the first and the second information, the calculation unit 12 calculates standard information that is at least one of a required number of reforming water cartridges indicated by the first information in a specific period, and a usable period per one reforming water cartridge indicated by the first information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device and a program.

Patent Document 1 discloses a water purifier system which is a kind of system for reforming raw water. The water purifier system disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes a water purifier and a mobile communication device that communicates with the water purifier. The water purifier in this water purifier system is a device that filters raw water into purified water using a cartridge. The water purifier includes a sensor that detects information indicating the usage amount of the cartridge, and transmits information indicating the usage amount detected by the sensor to the mobile communication device. The portable communication device outputs information prompting replacement of the cartridge when the replacement time predicted based on the information indicating the usage amount comes. The user can recognize that it is time to replace the cartridge by checking the information output from the information communication operation.

International Publication No. 2018/124291

The user needs to purchase the cartridge in advance and be prepared for the replacement in order to immediately replace the cartridge when it is time to replace the cartridge. In addition, when the user purchases the cartridges in advance, it is advantageous in terms of efficiency to purchase them all together. On the other hand, if the user purchases an excessive amount of cartridges, there is a risk that it will be difficult to secure a storage place. Therefore, it is desirable for the user to purchase an appropriate number of cartridges. However, the usable period per cartridge differs depending on the usage frequency of purified water and the type of cartridge. For this reason, it is difficult for the user to grasp how many should be purchased, even when trying to purchase a cartridge required for a certain period (for example, one year).

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a technique that makes it easy for a user to grasp an appropriate purchase number of reformed water cartridges.

The information processing apparatus of the present invention is
The first information indicating the type of the reforming water cartridge used for reforming water is input by the input operation unit, and the first information is acquired, and the amount of reforming water used in a predetermined period is estimated. An information acquisition unit that acquires the second information based on the second information for input by the input operation unit,
Based on the first information and the second information acquired by the information acquisition unit, the required number of the reforming water cartridge indicated by the first information in a specific period and the reforming water cartridge indicated by the first information A calculation unit that calculates standard information that is at least one of the usable period per
Equipped with.

When the user inputs the first information indicating the type of the reforming water cartridge and the second information for estimating the usage amount of the reforming water in a predetermined period by the input operation unit, the information processing apparatus outputs these information. The information acquisition unit acquires the first information and the second information. Then, the calculating unit, based on the first information and the second information, the required number of reforming water cartridges indicated by the first information in the specific period and one reforming water cartridge indicated by the first information. The standard information that is at least one of the available period of is calculated. That is, the user can cause the information processing apparatus to calculate the above-mentioned reference information only by inputting the first information and the second information with the input operation unit.

Therefore, the user can easily grasp the appropriate purchase number of the reforming water cartridge.

The program of the present invention is
It is a program for causing a computer to function as the above-described information processing device.

The program of the present invention has the same effect as the above-described information processing device.

It is a functional block diagram of an information processing apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hardware constitutions of a control part. (A) is an explanatory view illustrating an image for inputting a place around the water in the registration processing. (B) is an explanatory view illustrating an image for inputting the type of the faucet device in the registration process. (C) is an explanatory view illustrating an image for inputting the type of water purification cartridge in the registration process. (D) is an explanatory view illustrating an image for inputting a use start date of the water purification cartridge in the registration process. (E) is an explanatory view illustrating an image for notifying the user that the registration process is completed. (A) is an explanatory view illustrating an image for inputting a place around the water in the diagnosis process. (B) is an explanatory view illustrating an image for inputting the number of households in the diagnosis process when the kitchen is selected. (C) is an explanatory view showing an example of an image for inputting the cooking frequency in the diagnostic processing when the kitchen is selected. (D) is an explanatory view exemplifying an image for inputting a method of using purified water in the preparation in the diagnostic process when the kitchen is selected. (E) is an explanatory view exemplifying an image for inputting a dish using purified water in the diagnostic process when the kitchen is selected. (F) is an explanatory view illustrating an image for notifying the user of the diagnosis result when the kitchen is selected. (A) is an explanatory view illustrating an image for inputting the number of households in the diagnostic process when the bathroom is selected. (B) is an explanatory view illustrating an image for inputting the hair length in the diagnostic process when the bathroom is selected. (C) is an explanatory view illustrating an image for inputting a bathing frequency in a diagnostic process when a bathroom is selected. (D) is an explanatory view illustrating an image for notifying the user of the diagnosis result when the bathroom is selected. (A) is an explanatory view illustrating an image showing a scheduled replacement time of the water purification cartridge in the post-registration process. (B) is an explanatory view illustrating an image displayed when the scheduled replacement time of the water purification cartridge is approaching in the post-registration processing. (C) is an explanatory view illustrating an image displayed after the confirmation button is operated in the post-registration processing. (D) is an explanatory view illustrating an image showing that the scheduled replacement time of the water purification cartridge has passed in the post-registration process.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The information acquisition unit can acquire the third information based on the third information indicating the type of the faucet device in which the reforming water cartridge is used being input by the input operation unit. The information processing device of the present invention is based on the type of the faucet device indicated by the third information acquired by the information acquisition unit, and a part of the first information among the plurality of first information stored in advance. It is possible to provide a display control unit for displaying the reformed water cartridge shown in 1) on the display unit as an option.
According to this configuration, the information processing apparatus presents some reformed water cartridges among a plurality of types of reformed water cartridges to the user as options based on the type of faucet device in which the reformed water cartridge is used. be able to. Therefore, this information processing apparatus can reduce the work of the user to find the reforming water cartridge that the user himself uses, compared with the case where all the reforming water cartridges are displayed as options.

The information acquisition unit can acquire the third information based on the third information indicating the type of the faucet device in which the reforming water cartridge is used being input by the input operation unit. The calculation unit may calculate the standard information based on the type of the faucet device indicated by the third information acquired by the information acquisition unit.
According to this configuration, the calculator of the information processing device can calculate the standard information based on the type of the faucet device selected by the user. Therefore, this information processing apparatus can reflect the type of the faucet device selected by the user through the input operation unit in the calculation result of the calculation unit.

The information acquisition unit may acquire the fourth information based on the fourth information indicating a place around the water where the reforming water cartridge is used being input by the input operation unit. The information processing apparatus of the present invention is based on the place around the water indicated by the fourth information acquired by the information acquisition unit, and is indicated by a part of the first information among the plurality of first information stored in advance. A display control unit for displaying the reformed water cartridge on the display unit as an option can be provided.
According to this configuration, the information processing apparatus presents some reformed water cartridges among a plurality of types of reformed water cartridges to the user as options based on the location around the water where the reformed water cartridge is used. You can This information processing device can reduce the work for the user to find the reforming water cartridge that the user himself uses, as compared with the case where all the reforming water cartridges are displayed as options.

The information acquisition unit may acquire the fourth information based on the fourth information indicating a place around the water where the reforming water cartridge is used being input by the input operation unit. The calculation unit can calculate the reference information based on the place around the water indicated by the fourth information acquired by the information acquisition unit.
According to this configuration, the calculation unit of the information processing apparatus can calculate the standard information based on the location around the water selected by the user. Therefore, this information processing apparatus can reflect the place around the water selected by the user through the input operation unit in the calculation result of the calculation unit.

Next, a first embodiment in which the information processing apparatus of the present invention is embodied will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Example 1>
The information processing device 1 according to the first embodiment is, for example, an information terminal such as a smartphone and can communicate with an external device. As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing device 1 includes an input operation unit 3, a display unit 5, and a control unit 7. The input operation unit 3 and the display unit 5 are configured as, for example, known touch panels. Each of the input operation unit 3 and the display unit 5 is electrically connected to the control unit 7. The information input by the input operation unit 3 is acquired by the control unit 7. The control unit 7 can display the content according to the information input by the input operation unit 3 on the display screen of the display unit 5.

As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 7 has a processor 16 such as a CPU and a memory 17 such as a ROM and a RAM. The control unit 7 includes an information acquisition unit 10, a calculation unit 12, and a display control unit 14 (see FIG. 1). More specifically, the control unit 7 realizes the functions of the information acquisition unit 10, the calculation unit 12, and the display control unit 14 by causing the processor 16 to perform the processing described below according to the program 18 stored in the memory 17. To do.

The program 18 is an application program for the user to grasp an appropriate number to purchase when collectively purchasing the water purification cartridges used in the faucet device for a certain period. The program 18 is downloaded from, for example, a server device that can communicate with the information processing device 1 and installed in the memory 17 of the control unit 7.

The water purification cartridge is used for purifying water (raw water) discharged from the faucet device, and corresponds to an example of the reforming water cartridge of the present invention. By purifying raw water, the water purification cartridge removes chlorine and turbidity from the raw water and reforms it into purified water. Since this water purification cartridge is consumed as the raw water is purified, it cannot be sufficiently purified when the purified amount reaches a certain amount, and replacement is required.

There are multiple types of this water purification cartridge. There are multiple types of faucet devices that utilize this water purification cartridge. In the faucet device, the type of water purification cartridge that can be used is determined according to the type of the faucet device. The faucet device can purify raw water and discharge the purified water from its own discharge port by using a water purification cartridge corresponding to its type.

There are a plurality of water facilities in which the faucet device is used. The places around the water where the faucet device is used are, for example, kitchens, bathrooms, and washrooms. The type of faucet device that can be used may differ at least in part depending on the location around the water, or may be the same regardless of the location around the water.

The information acquisition unit 10 acquires the first information based on the first information indicating the type of water purification cartridge being input by the input operation unit 3. The information acquisition unit 10 acquires the second information based on the input of the second information for estimating the amount of purified water used in the predetermined period by the input operation unit 3.

The calculation unit 12 determines, based on the first information and the second information acquired by the information acquisition unit 10, the required number of water purification cartridges indicated by the first information in the specific period, and one of the water purification cartridges indicated by the first information. The standard information that is at least one of the usable period is calculated. The display control unit 14 causes the display unit 5 to display information indicating the calculation result of the calculation unit 12.

Further, the information acquisition unit 10 acquires the third information based on the input of the third information indicating the type of the faucet device by the input operation unit 3. The display control unit 14 selects a water purification cartridge indicated by a part of the first information among the plurality of first information stored in advance, based on the type of the faucet device indicated by the third information acquired by the information acquisition unit 10. Is displayed on the display unit 5.

For example, the memory 17 stores a water purification cartridge corresponding to each faucet device for each type of faucet device. The display control unit 14 reads out the water purification cartridge corresponding to the type of the faucet device indicated by the third information acquired by the information acquisition unit 10 and causes the display unit 5 to display the read water purification cartridge as an option.

Further, the calculation unit 12 calculates the standard information based on the type of the faucet device indicated by the third information. For example, the memory 17 stores, for each third information, an expression corresponding to the third information. The calculation unit 12 reads the formula corresponding to the third information input by the input operation unit 3 and calculates the reference information by using the read formula. As another example, the memory 17 stores an equation for calculating the standard information, and also stores a coefficient used in this equation for each third information. The calculation unit 12 reads the formula and the coefficient corresponding to the third information input by the input operation unit 3. Then, the calculation unit 12 calculates the standard information using the read formula and coefficient.

Further, the information acquisition unit 10 acquires the fourth information based on the input of the fourth information indicating the place around the water by the input operation unit 3. Then, the display control unit 14 displays the water purification cartridge indicated by a part of the first information among the plurality of first information stored in advance, based on the place around the water indicated by the fourth information acquired by the information acquisition unit 10. It is displayed on the display unit 5 as an option.

For example, the memory 17 stores a water purification cartridge corresponding to a place around the water for each place around the water. The display control unit 14 reads the water purification cartridge corresponding to the place around the water indicated by the fourth information acquired by the information acquisition unit 10 and causes the display unit 5 to display the read water purification cartridge as an option.

Further, the calculation unit 12 calculates the standard information based on the place around the water indicated by the fourth information. For example, when calculating the standard information using the predetermined formula, the calculation unit 12 calculates the standard information using the formula corresponding to the fourth information. In addition, as another example, when calculating the standard information by using the formula including the predetermined coefficient, the calculation unit 12 calculates the standard information by using the coefficient corresponding to the fourth information.

Next, the process performed by the control unit 7 of the information processing device 1 will be specifically described. The control unit 7 performs registration processing, diagnosis processing, and post-registration processing.

<Registration process>
The registration process is a process of registering the type of water purification cartridge used by the user. In the registration process, the control unit 7 performs a process for setting a place around the water, a process for setting the type of the faucet device, a process for setting the type of the water purification cartridge, and a use start date of the water purification cartridge. Perform processing for setting. The registration process will be described below with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.

In the registration process, the control unit 7 first performs a process for setting a place around the water. In the processing for setting the place around the water, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display an image 20 for allowing the user to input (select) the place around the water as shown in FIG. 3(A). .. More specifically, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display a plurality of options indicating places around the water. In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display an option 20A indicating a kitchen and an option 20B indicating a bathroom. When any of the options displayed on the display unit 5 is selected, the control unit 7 acquires the selected option (a place around the water) as the above-described fourth information.

After acquiring the fourth information (that is, after the location around the water is selected), the control unit 7 performs a process for setting the type of the faucet device. In the process for setting the type of faucet device, the control unit 7 displays an image 22 for inputting (selecting) the type of faucet device, as shown in FIG. 3B. More specifically, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display a plurality of options indicating the type of faucet device. The memory 17 stores, for each place around the water, information indicating the type of at least one faucet device in association with the information indicating the place around the water. The control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display the faucet device corresponding to the acquired fourth information as an option.

In the example shown in FIG. 3B, the control unit 7 displays the options 22A to 22E indicating the types of faucet devices. The control unit 7 causes each of the options 22A to 22E to display identification information (model number) for identifying the type of the faucet device. In the example shown in FIG. 3B, the control unit 7 causes the option 22A to display "XX-001", the option 22B to display "XX-002", and the option 22C to display "XX-003". , "XX-004" is displayed on the option 22D, and "XX-005" is displayed on the option 22E.

Further, the control unit 7 indicates the appearance of the faucet device corresponding to each of the options 22A to 22E in the vicinity of each of the options 22A to 22E (on the left side of the options 22A to 22E in the example shown in FIG. 3B). The images 23A to 23E are displayed. When any of the images 23A to 23E representing the appearance of the faucet device is selected, the control unit 7 enlarges and displays the selected image.

When any one of the options 22A to 22E is selected, the control unit 7 acquires the selected option (faucet device) as the third information described above.

After acquiring the third information (that is, after the type of faucet device is selected), the control unit 7 performs a process for setting the type of water purification cartridge. In the process for setting the type of water purification cartridge, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display an image 24 for allowing the user to select the type of water purification cartridge, as shown in FIG. More specifically, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display a plurality of options indicating the type of water purification cartridge. The memory 17 stores, for each type of faucet device, information indicating the type of at least one water purification cartridge in association with the information indicating the type of faucet device. The control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display the water purification cartridge corresponding to the acquired third information as an option.

In the example shown in FIG. 3(C), the control unit 7 displays options 24A to 24C indicating the type of water purification cartridge. The control unit 7 causes each of the options 24A to 24C to display identification information (product number) for identifying the type of the faucet device. In the example illustrated in FIG. 3C, the control unit 7 displays “YY-03” in the option 24A, “YY-02” in the option 24B, and “YY-01” in the option 24C. Is displayed. A plurality of water purification cartridges are prepared according to the chlorine removal rate, the number and type of substances that can be removed, and the like.

Further, the control unit 7 displays an image showing the appearance of the water purification cartridge corresponding to each of the options 24A to 24C in the vicinity of each of the options 24A to 24C (on the left side of the options 24A to 24C in the example shown in FIG. 3C). 25A to 25C are displayed. When any one of the images 25A to 25C showing the appearance of the water purification cartridge is selected, the control unit 7 enlarges and displays the selected image.

When any one of the options 24A to 24C is selected, the control unit 7 acquires the selected option (water purification cartridge) as the above-mentioned first information.

After obtaining the first information (that is, after the type of water purification cartridge is selected), the control unit 7 performs a process for setting the use start date of the water purification cartridge. In the process for setting the use start date of the water purification cartridge, the control unit 7 displays an image 26 for allowing the user to input (select) the use start date of the water purification cartridge, as shown in FIG. 4D. 5 is displayed. When the use start date of the water purification cartridge is input by the input operation unit 3, the control unit 7 acquires the input use start date.

More specifically, the control unit 7 has an input field 26A for the user to enter the usage start date of the water purification cartridge, a selection field 26B for the user to select the usage start date, a completion button 26C, and a selection by the user. Information 26D indicating the type of water purification cartridge and the next button 26E are displayed.

When the input section 26A is operated, the control section 7 causes the display section 5 to display the selection section 26B. The control unit 7 displays the date in the selection field 26B. When the date displayed in the selection field 26B is scrolled, the control unit 7 changes the date displayed in the selection field 26B. When the completion button 26C is operated, the control unit 7 determines that the date displayed in the selection field 26B has been input (selected), and the input (selected) date starts using the water purification cartridge. Set as the day.

When the next button 26E is operated, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display an image 28 indicating that the type of the water purification cartridge is registered, as shown in FIG. More specifically, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display information 28A indicating that the type of water purification cartridge has been registered, another product registration button 28B, and a next button 28C.

As the information 28A indicating that the type of water purification cartridge has been registered, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display a check mark and the character information "I have used the faucet registered". When the different product registration button 28B is operated, the control unit 7 performs a process for registering a water purification cartridge for another product (a different water faucet device around water). The method of registering the water purification cartridge for another product is the same as the above-described registration method, and therefore description thereof will be omitted.

When the next button 28C is operated, the control unit 7 ends the registration process and shifts to the diagnosis process. It should be noted that the control unit 7 may cause the display unit 5 to display an image for selecting whether or not to perform the diagnosis process when the registration process is completed. Then, the control unit 7 may move to the diagnosis process when the diagnosis process is selected, and may not move to the diagnosis process when the diagnosis process is not performed. The control unit 7 may move to post-registration processing when it is selected not to perform the diagnosis processing.

<Diagnostic processing>
The diagnostic process is a process of calculating the above-mentioned standard information based on the usage pattern of the water purification cartridge. The diagnosis process will be described below with reference to FIGS.

In the diagnosis process, the control unit 7 first performs a process for setting a diagnosis target. In the process for setting the diagnosis target, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display an image 30 for allowing the user to input (select) a place around the water as shown in FIG. 5(A). More specifically, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display a plurality of options indicating places around the water. The plurality of options indicating the place around the water are an option 30A indicating a kitchen and an option 30B indicating a bathroom. Further, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display information 30C that prompts the user to select a place around the water. When any one of the plurality of options displayed on the display unit 5 is selected, the control unit 7 acquires the selected option (a place around the water) as the fourth information described above.

After acquiring the fourth information (after the location around the water is selected), the control unit 7 performs a process for acquiring the second information. The process for acquiring the second information is set differently depending on the acquired fourth information (a place around the water). Here, first, the processing when the kitchen is selected as the place around the water will be described.

In the diagnosis process when the kitchen is selected, the control unit 7 performs a process of acquiring, as the second information, the number of households, the cooking frequency, the usage of purified water in the preparation, and the type of food using purified water.

In the process of acquiring the number of households, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display an image 32 for inputting (selecting) the number of households of the user, as shown in FIG. 5B. When the number of households is input, the control unit 7 acquires the input number of households as the second information.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5B, the control unit 7 prompts the user to input an input field 32A for inputting the number of households, a selection field 32B, a completion button 32C, and the number of households. The information 32D and the next button 32E are displayed on the display unit 5.

When the input field 32A is operated, the control unit 7 displays the selection field 32B. The control unit 7 displays any one of a plurality of options (for example, 1 to 7) indicating the number of households in the selection field 32B. When the options displayed in the selection field 32B are scrolled, the control unit 7 changes the options displayed in the selection field 32B. When the completion button 32C is operated, the control unit 7 determines that the option displayed in the selection field 32B has been selected, and acquires the selected option (number of households) as the second information.

The control part 7 will perform the process which acquires a cooking frequency, if the next button 32E is operated. In the process of acquiring the cooking frequency, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display the image 34 for inputting the cooking frequency, as illustrated in FIG. When the cooking frequency is input, the control unit 7 acquires the input cooking frequency. Furthermore, the cooking frequency can be input for each of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The control unit 7 acquires the input cooking frequency for each of breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5C, the control unit 7 inputs an input field 34A for inputting the cooking frequency of breakfast, an input field 34B for inputting the cooking frequency of lunch, and cooking dinner. An input field 34C for inputting the frequency, a selection field 34D, a completion button 34E, information 34F for prompting the user to input the cooking frequency, and a next button 34G are displayed on the display unit 5.

When the input section 34A is operated, the control section 7 causes the selection section 34D to display an option indicating the cooking frequency. The options indicating the cooking frequency are, for example, "almost every day", "about 4 to 5 days a week", "about 2 to 3 days a week", "about 1 day a week", "almost no", and the like. The control unit 7 displays one option in the selection field 34D, and when scrolled, changes the option displayed in the selection field 34D. When the completion button 34E is operated, the control unit 7 determines that the option displayed in the selection field 34D has been selected, and acquires the selected option (breakfast cooking frequency) as the second information.

The frequency of cooking lunch is input to the input field 34B. The frequency of cooking dinner is input to the input field 34C. Since the input method is the same as the input method for the input field 34A, description thereof will be omitted. The control unit 7 acquires the option (the cooking frequency of lunch) input in the input field 34B as the second information, and acquires the option (the cooking frequency of dinner) input in the input field 34C as the second information.

When the next button 34G is operated, the control unit 7 performs a process of acquiring the usage method of purified water in the preparation. In the process of acquiring the usage method of purified water in the preliminary preparation, the control unit 7 displays an image 36 for allowing the user to input the usage method of the purified water in the preliminary preparation on the display unit 5, as illustrated in FIG. 6D. Let When the usage method of the purified water in the preparation is input (selected) by the input operation unit 3, the control unit 7 acquires the input (selected) usage method of the purified water in the preparation as the second information.

More specifically, the control unit 7 inputs an input field 36A for inputting the presence/absence of purified water in rice cutting (rice washing), and an input column 36B for inputting the presence/absence of purified water in underwashing of ingredients. , A selection field 36C, a completion button 36D, information 36E for prompting the user to input the usage of purified water, and a next button 36F are displayed on the display unit 5.

When the input field 36A is operated, the control unit 7 causes the selection field 36C to display the options corresponding to the rice sharpener (rice wash). Options corresponding to rice sharpening (washing rice) are, for example, “tap water”, “purified water”, and “not sharpening rice (non-washed rice)”. The control unit 7 displays one option in the selection field 36C, and when scrolled, changes the option displayed in the selection field 36C. When the completion button 36D is operated, the control unit 7 determines that the option displayed in the selection field 36C has been selected, and determines the selected option (whether or not to use purified water in rice sharpening (rice washing)). 2 Obtained as information.

In the input field 36B, the presence/absence of the use of purified water in the underwashing of food materials is input. The options entered in the input field 36B are, for example, “tap water” and “purified water”. Since the input method is the same as the input method for the input field 36A, description thereof will be omitted. The control unit 7 acquires, as the second information, the option (whether or not purified water is used in underwashing of food materials) entered in the input field 36B.

When the next button 36F is operated, the control unit 7 performs a process of acquiring the type of dish that uses purified water. In the process of acquiring the type of food using purified water, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display an image 38 for inputting the type of food using purified water, as illustrated in FIG. When the type of food using purified water is input, the control unit 7 acquires the input type of food.

More specifically, the control unit 7 prompts the user to input the selection fields 38A, 38B, 38C, 38D, 38E, 38F, 38G (hereinafter, also referred to as 38A to 38G) and the type of dishes using purified water. 38H and the next button 38I are displayed on the display unit 5. Each of the selection fields 38A to 38G is associated with the type of dish (for example, "boiled food" "soup" "steamed food" "rice" "noodle" "pot" "dessert"). When any one of the selection columns 38A to 38G is selected, the control unit 7 determines that the type of food corresponding to the selected selection column is selected, and the selected type of food is set to the second type. Get as information.

When the process of acquiring the second information is completed, the control unit 7 calculates the standard information based on the acquired second information. The standard information when the kitchen is selected as the place around the water includes the required number Ku1 of water purification cartridges in a specific period and the usable period Ku2 per one water purification cartridge.

The control unit 7 calculates the required number Ku1 of water purification cartridges in a specific period using, for example, the following formula (1).
Ku1=(J1+(J2×J3×J4))×D/A (1)

J1 is a household number coefficient specified based on the number of households. The memory 17 stores in advance information capable of specifying the household number coefficient based on the number of households. The control unit 7 identifies J1 based on the number of households input by the user and the information stored in the memory 17. For example, the memory 17 stores the individual household number coefficient in advance. The control unit 7 calculates by multiplying the number of households selected in the diagnosis process by the individual household number coefficient.

J2 is a cooking frequency coefficient specified based on the cooking frequency. The memory 17 stores in advance information capable of specifying the cooking frequency coefficient based on the cooking frequency. The control unit 7 identifies J2 based on the cooking frequency input by the user and the information stored in the memory 17. For example, the memory 17 stores the cooking frequency coefficient in advance in association with each of the options indicating the cooking frequency. In this embodiment, the cooking frequency can be input for each of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Therefore, the memory 17 stores in advance the individual cooking frequency coefficient corresponding to each of the options indicating the cooking frequency for each of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The control unit 7 calculates J2 by summing up the individual cooking frequency coefficients corresponding to breakfast, lunch, and dinner, for example.

J3 is a cooking preparation coefficient specified based on the usage of purified water in preparation. The memory 17 stores in advance information capable of specifying the under-preparation preparation coefficient based on the usage of purified water in preparation. The control unit 7 identifies J3 based on the usage method of purified water in the preparation and the information stored in the memory 17 which are input by the user. For example, the memory 17 stores the under-preparation preparation coefficient in association with the usage of purified water in the preparation. For example, the memory 17 stores the individual cooking preparation coefficient for each kind of preparation in association with the type of preparation. The control unit 7 calculates J3 by summing up the individual cooking preparation factors corresponding to the preparation selected to use purified water in the diagnosis process.

J4 is a food type coefficient specified based on the type of food. The memory 17 stores in advance information capable of specifying the dish type coefficient based on the type of dish. The control unit 7 identifies J4 based on the type of dish input by the user and the information stored in the memory 17. For example, the memory 17 stores the individual cooking type coefficient in advance in association with each of the options indicating the type of cooking. The control unit 7 calculates J4 by summing the individual dish type coefficients corresponding to the type of dish selected in the diagnosis process.

D is a specific period (for example, 365 days).

A is the amount of water that can purify the raw water per one water purification cartridge. The memory 17 stores in advance the amount of water that can purify raw water per water purification cartridge for each type of water purification cartridge. The control unit 7 sets “the amount of water capable of purifying raw water per one water purification cartridge” corresponding to the water purification cartridge indicated by the first information as A.

“J1+(J2×J3×J4)” represents the amount of purified water used per unit period (one day). J1 represents the amount of purified water used per unit period (one day), which is based on an element that easily changes depending on the number of households. “J2×J3×J4” represents the amount of purified water used per unit period (one day) that is based on factors that are less likely to vary according to the number of households.

The control unit 7 substitutes J1, J2, J3, J4, D, and A into the equation (1) to calculate the required number Ku1 of water purification cartridges in the specific period.

Further, the control unit 7 calculates the usable period Ku2 per one water purification cartridge by using, for example, the following equation (2).
Ku2=A/(J1+(J2×J3×J4)) (2)
The definitions of J1, J2, J3, J4, and A are the same as the definitions of J1, J2, J3, J4, and A in the above formula (1).

When the next button 38I shown in FIG. 6(E) is operated, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display the image 40 showing the diagnosis result, as shown in FIG. 6(F). More specifically, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display information 40A indicating the diagnosis result, information 40B indicating the location around the water targeted for diagnosis, and the diagnosis end button 40C. The information 40A indicating the diagnosis result is, for example, information indicating the usable period per one water purification cartridge.

The control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display the “usable period Ku2 per one water purification cartridge” calculated using the equation (2) as the information 40A indicating the diagnosis result. In the example shown in FIG. 6(F), the control unit 7 displays, as the information 40A indicating the diagnosis result, character information "Recommend cartridge replacement once every three months in order to continue using purified water". 5 is displayed. When the diagnosis end button 40C is operated, the control unit 7 ends the diagnosis process.

The diagnostic process when the kitchen is selected as the place around the water is performed as described above. On the other hand, when the bathroom is selected as the place around the water (that is, when the option 20B indicating the bathroom in FIG. 3A is selected), the control unit 7 performs the following process.

The control unit 7 performs a process of acquiring the number of households, the length of hair, and the bathing frequency as the second information in the diagnostic process when the bathroom is selected as the place around the water.

In the process of acquiring the number of households, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display an image 42 for inputting the number of households, as illustrated in FIG. The control unit 7 acquires the number of households input by the input operation unit 3 as the second information. The number of households can be input by classifying into males, females, and children. The control unit 7 acquires the input number of people as the second information for each of the men, women, and children.

More specifically, the control unit 7 includes an input field 42A for inputting the number of men, an input field 42B for inputting the number of women, an input field 42C for inputting the number of children, and the number of households. The information 42D for prompting the input and the next button 42E are displayed on the display unit 5.

When the input field 42A is operated, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display a ten key. The control unit 7 acquires the value input by the ten-key pad as the number of men (second information). The control unit 7 acquires the value input in the input field 42B as the number of women (second information), as in the case of the input field 42A. Further, the control unit 7 acquires the value input in the input field 42C as the number of children (second information).

When the next button 42E is operated, the control unit 7 performs a process of acquiring the hair length. In the process of acquiring the hair length, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display the image 44 for inputting the hair length, as illustrated in FIG. 7B. The control unit 7 acquires the hair length input by the input operation unit 3 as the second information. Hair length can be entered for each member of the household. The control unit 7 acquires the input hair length for each member of the household.

More specifically, the control unit 7 includes an input field 44A for inputting the hair length, a selection field 44E, a completion button 44F, information 44G for prompting the user to input the hair length, and a next button 44H. It is displayed on the display unit 5. When the input section 44A is operated, the control section 7 causes the selection section 44E to display an option indicating the hair length. The options are, for example, "short", "medium", "long", and the like. The control unit 7 displays one option in the selection field 44E, and when scrolled, changes the option displayed in the selection field 44E. When the completion button 44F is operated, the control unit 7 determines that the option displayed in the selection field 44E has been selected. The control unit 7 acquires the selected option (hair length) as the second information.

When the next button 44H is operated, the control unit 7 performs a process of acquiring the bathing frequency. In the process of acquiring the bathing frequency, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display an image 46 for inputting the bathing frequency, as illustrated in FIG. 7C. The control unit 7 acquires the bathing frequency input by the input operation unit 3 as the second information.

More specifically, the control unit 7 controls the input field 46A for inputting the bathing frequency, the selection field 46B, the completion button 46C, the information 46D for prompting the input of the bathing frequency, the information 46E for explaining the options, and the next. The button 46F is displayed on the display unit 5.

When the input section 46A is operated, the control section 7 causes the display section 5 to display the selection section 46B. The control unit 7 causes the selection field 46B to display options indicating the bathing frequency. The options are, for example, options indicating the number of times a person takes a bath in one week. In the example shown in FIG. 7C, "about 0 to 1", "about 2 to 3", "4 to 5", "6 to 7" "About times". The control unit 7 displays one option in the selection field 46B and, when scrolled, changes the option displayed in the selection field 46B. When the completion button 46C is operated, the control unit 7 determines that the option displayed in the selection field 46B has been selected. The control unit 7 acquires the selected option (bathing frequency) as the second information.

When the process of acquiring the second information is completed, the control unit 7 calculates the standard information based on the acquired second information. When the bathroom is selected as the place around the water, the standard information includes the required number Pu1 of water purification cartridges in a specific period and the usable period Pu2 of each water purification cartridge.

The control unit 7 calculates the required number Pu1 of water purification cartridges in the specific period using, for example, the following formula (3).
Pu1=(K1×K2×K3)×D/A (3)

K1 is a user coefficient specified based on the number of households. The memory 17 stores in advance information capable of specifying the user coefficient based on the number of households. The control unit 7 specifies K1 based on the number of households input by the user and the information stored in the memory 17. For example, the memory 17 stores in advance individual user coefficients in association with each of men, women and children. The control unit 7 calculates K1 by multiplying each of the numbers of men, women, and children indicated by the second information acquired in the diagnosis process by each individual user coefficient, and adding up the respective multiplied values.

K2 is a use time coefficient specified based on the hair length. The memory 17 stores in advance information capable of specifying the use time coefficient based on the hair length. The control unit 7 specifies K2 based on the hair length input by the user and the information stored in the memory 17. For example, the memory 17 stores in advance an individual use time coefficient corresponding to the hair length for each option indicating the hair length. The control unit 7 calculates K2 by summing all the individual use time coefficients corresponding to each member of the household.

K3 is a use frequency coefficient specified based on the bathing frequency. The memory 17 stores in advance information capable of specifying the bathing frequency coefficient based on the bathing frequency. The control unit 7 specifies K3 based on the bathing frequency input by the user and the information stored in the memory 17. For example, the memory 17 stores in advance an individual use frequency coefficient corresponding to the bathing frequency for each option indicating the bathing frequency. The control unit 7 calculates K3 by summing up all the individual use frequency coefficients corresponding to each member of the household indicated by the second information acquired in the diagnosis process.

D is a specific period (for example, 365 days).

A is the amount of water that can purify the raw water per one water purification cartridge. The memory 17 stores in advance the amount of water that can purify raw water per water purification cartridge for each type of water purification cartridge. The control unit 7 sets “the amount of water capable of purifying raw water per one water purification cartridge” corresponding to the water purification cartridge indicated by the first information acquired in the registration process as A.

“K1×K2×K3” represents the amount of purified water used per unit period (one day).

The control unit 7 substitutes K1, K2, K3, D, and A into the equation (3) to calculate the required number of water purification cartridges Pu1 in the specific period.

Further, the control unit 7 calculates the usable period Pu2 per one water purification cartridge by using, for example, the following formula (4).
Pu2=A/(K1×K2×K3) (4)
The definitions of K1, K2, K3, and A are the same as the definitions of K1, K2, K3, and A in the above formula (3).

The control unit 7 substitutes K1, K2, K3, and A into the equation (4) to calculate the usable period Pu2 per one water purification cartridge.

When the next button 38I shown in FIG. 7C is operated, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display the image 48 showing the diagnosis result, as shown in FIG. 7D. More specifically, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display the information 48A indicating the diagnosis result, the information 48B indicating the location around the water targeted for the diagnosis, and the diagnosis end button 48C. The information 48A indicating the diagnosis result is, for example, information indicating the usable period per one water purification cartridge.

The control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display the “usable period Pu2 per one water purification cartridge” calculated by using the equation (4) as the information 40A indicating the diagnosis result. In the example shown in FIG. 6(F), the control unit 7 uses the text information “Recommend cartridge replacement once every 1.5 months to continue using purified water” as the information 48A indicating the diagnosis result. It is displayed on the display unit 5. When the diagnosis end button 48C is operated, the control unit 7 ends the diagnosis process.

<Post-registration processing>
The control unit 7 performs post-registration processing after the registration processing or the diagnosis processing. In the post-registration processing, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display an image 50 indicating the estimated replacement time of the water purification cartridge, as shown in FIG. 8(A).

More specifically, the control unit 7 controls the information 50A indicating the place around the water, the information 50B indicating the type of the faucet device, the information 50C, 50D, 50E indicating the scheduled replacement time of the water purification cartridge, the diagnostic button 50F, the cartridge. The purchase button 50G and the cartridge replacement method button 50H are displayed on the display unit 5.

The information 50C indicating the scheduled replacement time of the water purification cartridge is character information indicating the scheduled replacement date of the water purification cartridge. The information 50D indicating the scheduled replacement time of the water purification cartridge is an annular meter surrounding the information 50C indicating the scheduled replacement time of the water purification cartridge. When the water purification cartridge is replaced, the control unit 7 displays the entire information 50D indicating the scheduled replacement time of the water purification cartridge in the first color. As the scheduled replacement time approaches, the control unit 7 partially changes the color of the information 50D indicating the scheduled replacement time of the water purification cartridge from the first color to the second color. In the information 50D indicating the scheduled replacement time of the water purification cartridge, the proportion of the portion displayed in the second color increases as the scheduled replacement time approaches. The information 50D indicating the scheduled replacement time of the water purification cartridge is entirely displayed in the second color at the scheduled replacement time.

The information 50E indicating the scheduled replacement time of the water purification cartridge is the background. The control unit 7 changes the display mode of the information 50E indicating the scheduled replacement time of the water purification cartridge as the scheduled replacement time of the water purification cartridge approaches. For example, the control unit 7 changes the background color of the information 50E indicating the scheduled replacement time of the water purification cartridge as the scheduled replacement time of the water purification cartridge approaches. Further, as another example, when the control unit 7 includes a configuration in which the background color is changed periodically, the control unit 7 shortens the cycle as the scheduled replacement time of the water purification cartridge approaches.

When the scheduled replacement time is approaching (for example, when a predetermined number of days before the scheduled replacement time is reached), the control unit 7 displays an image 52 indicating that the scheduled replacement time is approaching, as shown in FIG. 8B. Is displayed on the display unit 5. More specifically, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display information 52A indicating that the scheduled replacement time is approaching, together with the image of which the brightness of the image 50 is reduced. The information 52A indicating that the scheduled replacement time is approaching is, for example, the text information "The replacement time is approaching. Please prepare the water purification cartridge." When the confirmation button 52B is operated, the control unit 7 deletes the information 52A indicating that the scheduled replacement time is approaching from the display unit 5.

After deleting the information 52A indicating that the scheduled replacement time is approaching from the display unit 5, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display an image 54 indicating the scheduled replacement time of the water purification cartridge. Further, the control unit 7 blinks the cartridge purchase button 50G in order to notify the user that the scheduled replacement time is approaching.

When the scheduled replacement time of the cartridge has passed, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display an image 56 indicating that the scheduled replacement time has passed. More specifically, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display information 56A indicating that the scheduled replacement time has passed together with the image of which the brightness of the image 50 is reduced. The information 56A indicating that the scheduled replacement time has passed is, for example, the character information "The replacement time has passed. Please replace the water purification cartridge."

The control unit 7 performs a diagnostic process when the diagnostic button 50F is operated. When the cartridge purchase button 50G is operated, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display a website for purchasing a cartridge. When the cartridge replacement method button 50H is operated, the control unit 7 causes the display unit 5 to display a website introducing a cartridge replacement method.

Next, effects of the information processing apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment will be described.
The information processing device 1 according to the first embodiment includes an information acquisition unit 10 and a calculation unit 12. The information acquisition unit 10 acquires the first information based on the first information indicating the type of water purification cartridge being input by the input operation unit 3. Further, the information acquisition unit 10 acquires the second information based on the input of the second information for estimating the amount of purified water used in the predetermined period by the input operation unit 3. The calculation unit 12 determines, based on the first information and the second information acquired by the information acquisition unit 10, the required number of water purification cartridges indicated by the first information in the specific period, and one of the water purification cartridges indicated by the first information. The standard information that is at least one of the usable period is calculated.

When the user inputs the first information indicating the type of the water purification cartridge and the second information for estimating the usage amount of the water purification in a predetermined period by the input operation unit 3, the information processing apparatus 1 outputs the first information. The information acquisition unit 10 acquires the information and the second information. Then, the calculation unit 12 can use, based on the first information and the second information, the required number of water purification cartridges indicated by the first information in a specific period and the use of one water purification cartridge indicated by the first information. At least one of the period and the standard information is calculated. That is, the user can cause the information processing apparatus 1 to calculate the reference information only by inputting the first information and the second information using the input operation unit 3. Therefore, the user can easily grasp the appropriate purchase number of the water purification cartridge based on the standard information calculated by the information processing device 1.

The information acquisition unit 10 acquires the third information based on the input of the third information indicating the type of the faucet device in which the water purification cartridge is used by the input operation unit 3. The information processing device 1 includes a display control unit 14. The display control unit 14 selects a water purification cartridge indicated by a part of the first information among the plurality of first information stored in advance, based on the type of the faucet device indicated by the third information acquired by the information acquisition unit 10. Is displayed on the display unit 5.

According to this configuration, the information processing apparatus 1 can present some of the water purification cartridges of the plurality of types of water purification cartridges to the user as options, based on the type of the faucet device in which the water purification cartridge is used. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 1 can reduce the work of the user to find the water purification cartridge that the user uses, as compared with the case where all the water purification cartridges are displayed as options.

The information acquisition unit 10 acquires the third information based on the input of the third information indicating the type of the faucet device in which the water purification cartridge is used by the input operation unit 3. The calculation unit 12 calculates the standard information based on the type of the faucet device indicated by the third information acquired by the information acquisition unit 10.

With this configuration, the calculation unit 12 of the information processing device 1 can calculate the standard information based on the type of the faucet device selected by the user. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 1 can reflect the type of the faucet device selected by the user through the input operation unit 3 in the calculation result of the calculation unit 12.

The information acquisition unit 10 acquires the fourth information based on the input of the fourth information indicating the place around the water where the water purification cartridge is used by the input operation unit 3. The information processing device 1 of the present invention includes a display control unit 14. The display control unit 14, based on the place around the water indicated by the fourth information acquired by the information acquisition unit 10, the water purification cartridge indicated by a part of the first information among the plurality of first information stored in advance as an option. It is displayed on the display unit 5.

According to this configuration, the information processing apparatus 1 can present some of the water purification cartridges of the plurality of types of water purification cartridges to the user as options, based on the location around the water where the water purification cartridge is used. The information processing apparatus 1 can reduce the work of the user to find the water purification cartridge that the user himself uses, as compared with the case where all the water purification cartridges are displayed as options.

The information acquisition unit 10 acquires the fourth information based on the input of the fourth information indicating the place around the water where the water purification cartridge is used by the input operation unit 3. The calculation unit 12 calculates the standard information based on the place around the water indicated by the fourth information acquired by the information acquisition unit 10.

With this configuration, the calculation unit 12 of the information processing device 1 can calculate the standard information based on the place around the water selected by the user. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 1 can reflect the place around the water selected by the user through the input operation unit 3 in the calculation result of the calculation unit 12.

<Other Examples>
The present invention is not limited to the first embodiment described with reference to the above description and the drawings. For example, the following embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.
(1) In Embodiment 1 described above, the reforming water cartridge is described as a water purification cartridge, but a reforming water cartridge other than the water purification cartridge may be applied. For example, a reforming water cartridge for reforming hard water to soft water may be applied.
(2) In the above-described first embodiment, the formula for calculating the standard information and the coefficient used in this formula are determined regardless of the third information and the fourth information acquired in the diagnostic process. It may be changed based on at least one of the third information and the fourth information acquired in.
(3) In the first embodiment described above, all the acquired second information is used in the calculation of the standard information, but only a part of the second information may be used. In other words, the control unit may acquire information that is not used for calculating the standard information in the diagnosis process. For example, in the diagnostic process when the kitchen is selected, the calculation unit is based on the number of households, the cooking frequency, the usage of purified water in the preparation, and the second information of a part of the types of dishes using the purified water. Alternatively, the standard information may be calculated. Further, as another example, the calculation unit calculates the reference information based on a part of the second information of the number of households, the length of hair, and the bathing frequency in the diagnostic process when the bathroom is selected. You may do it.
(4) In the above-described first embodiment, in the post-registration process, the scheduled replacement date of the water purification cartridge is displayed on the display unit as the information indicating the scheduled replacement time of the water purification cartridge. (Days) may be displayed on the display unit.
(5) In the above-described first embodiment, the "usable period per one water purification cartridge" is displayed as the information (standard information) indicating the diagnosis result. The number" may be displayed.
(6) In the first embodiment described above, the registration process and the diagnosis process are individually performed, but they may be collectively performed as one process. In this case, the process of inputting the place around the water may be performed once.
(7) In the first embodiment described above, the information processing device is a smartphone, but it may be a portable information terminal such as a tablet PC or a notebook PC, or an information terminal such as a non-portable desktop PC. ..
(8) In the first embodiment described above, the smartphone (information terminal) is used as the information processing device, but a device (for example, a server device) that can communicate with the smartphone (information terminal) may be used as the information processing device. In this case, for example, the server device (information processing device) may receive the information input by the input operation unit of the smartphone (information terminal), and the calculation unit may perform the calculation based on the received information.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Information processing apparatus 3... Input operation part 5... Display part 7... Control part 10... Information acquisition part 12... Calculation part 14... Display control part 16... Processor 17... Memory 18... Program

Claims (6)

The first information indicating the type of the reforming water cartridge used for reforming water is input by the input operation unit, and the first information is acquired, and the amount of reforming water used in a predetermined period is estimated. An information acquisition unit that acquires the second information based on the second information for input by the input operation unit,
Based on the first information and the second information acquired by the information acquisition unit, the required number of the reforming water cartridge indicated by the first information in a specific period and the reforming water cartridge indicated by the first information A calculation unit that calculates standard information that is at least one of the usable period per
Information processing device equipped with. The information acquisition unit acquires the third information based on the third information indicating the type of the faucet device in which the reforming water cartridge is used being input by the input operation unit,
Based on the type of the faucet device indicated by the third information acquired by the information acquisition unit, the reforming water cartridge indicated by a part of the first information among a plurality of the first information stored in advance. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a display control unit that causes the display unit to display the options. The information acquisition unit acquires the third information based on the third information indicating the type of the faucet device in which the reforming water cartridge is used being input by the input operation unit,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the calculation unit calculates the standard information based on a type of the faucet device indicated by the third information acquired by the information acquisition unit. The information acquisition unit acquires the fourth information based on the fourth information indicating the location around the water where the reforming water cartridge is used being input by the input operation unit,
Based on the location around the water indicated by the fourth information acquired by the information acquisition unit, the reformed water cartridge indicated by a part of the first information among the plurality of first information stored in advance is selected as an option. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a display control unit that causes the display unit to display. The information acquisition unit acquires the fourth information based on the fourth information indicating the location around the water where the reforming water cartridge is used being input by the input operation unit,
The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the calculation unit calculates the reference information based on a place around the water indicated by the fourth information acquired by the information acquisition unit. .. A program for causing a computer to function as the information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.