JP2020181520A - Information processing device, information processing method, and display program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an information processing device, information processing method, and display program, which enable effective use of a massage machine.SOLUTION: An information processing device according to an embodiment comprises a generation unit configured for generating massage machine installation proposal information based on massage machine usage information, and a provision unit for providing the installation proposal information to a contracting party.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

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

Conventionally, it is known that a massage machine can be used by charging a usage fee for the massage machine (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-139270

However, if the massage machine is not installed in a state suitable for use by many users, the massage machine may not be used effectively.

The present invention has been made in view of the above, and an object of the present invention is to provide an information processing device, an information processing method, and a display program for effectively using a massage machine.

The information processing device according to one aspect of the embodiment includes a generation unit that generates installation proposal information of the massage machine based on the usage information of the massage machine, and a provision unit that provides the installation proposal information to the contractor.

As a result, the contractor can install the massage machine in a place suitable for use by many users based on the installation proposal information. Therefore, the massage machine is used by many users, the operating rate of the massage machine can be improved, and the massage machine can be effectively used. In addition, it is possible to encourage the user to use the massage machine, and it is possible to improve the user's satisfaction with the use of the general facility in which the massage machine is installed.

In addition, the information processing device according to one aspect of the embodiment generates the installation proposal information based on the installation position information of the massage machine and the usage information.

As a result, the information processing device can generate installation proposal information based on the installation position of the massage machine and the usage information at the installation position. Therefore, the contractor can install the massage machine in a place where the operating rate of the massage machine is high, for example. Therefore, the operating rate of the massage machine can be improved, and the massage machine can be effectively used. In addition, it is possible to encourage the user to use the massage machine, and it is possible to improve the user's satisfaction with the use of the general facility in which the massage machine is installed.

Further, the information processing device according to one aspect of the embodiment generates the recommended installation model of the massage machine as the installation proposal information.

As a result, the contractor can install a massage machine with a high operating rate. Therefore, the operating rate of the massage machine can be improved, and the massage machine can be effectively used. In addition, it is possible to encourage the user to use the massage machine, and it is possible to improve the user's satisfaction with the use of the general facility in which the massage machine is installed.

In addition, the information processing device according to one aspect of the embodiment generates the recommended installation area of the massage machine as the installation proposal information.

As a result, the contractor can install the massage machine in the area where the operating rate is high. Therefore, the operating rate of the massage machine can be improved, and the massage machine can be effectively used. In addition, it is possible to encourage the user to use the massage machine, and it is possible to improve the user's satisfaction with the use of the general facility in which the massage machine is installed.

In addition, the information processing device according to one aspect of the embodiment generates the recommended layout for installing the massage machine as the installation proposal information.

As a result, the contractor can set the layout of the massage machine so that the operating rate is high. Therefore, for example, the contractor can set the layout of the massage machine that has already been installed so that the operating rate is high. As a layout, the contractor can set the installation location in the general facility and the mutual position of the massage machines. Therefore, the operating rate of the massage machine can be improved, and the massage machine can be effectively used. In addition, it is possible to encourage the user to use the massage machine, and it is possible to improve the user's satisfaction with the use of the general facility in which the massage machine is installed.

In addition, the information processing device according to one aspect of the embodiment generates the recommended installation orientation of the massage machine as the installation proposal information.

As a result, the contractor can install the massage machine in a direction that is easy for the user to use. Therefore, the operating rate of the massage machine can be improved, and the massage machine can be effectively used. In addition, it is possible to encourage the user to use the massage machine, and it is possible to improve the user's satisfaction with the use of the general facility in which the massage machine is installed.

In addition, the information processing device according to one aspect of the embodiment provides the usage information to the contractor together with the installation proposal information.

As a result, the contractor can install the massage machine based on the installation proposal information while confirming the operating rate based on the usage information.

In addition, the information processing device according to one aspect of the embodiment provides the contractor with the usage information associated with the installation position information of the massage machine.

As a result, the contractor can install the massage machine based on the installation proposal information while checking the operating rate for each installation position of the massage machine.

According to one aspect of the embodiment, the use of the massage machine can be promoted.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the massage machine management system according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the massage machine management device according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in the usage information DB. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in the usage result DB. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in the user usage information DB. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in the general usage information DB. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the contractor terminal according to the embodiment. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the user terminal according to the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating the installation proposal information generation process according to the embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating the installation proposal display process according to the embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a usage proposal information generation process according to the embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating the use proposal display process according to the embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating the usage time management process according to the embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a usage proposal information generation process according to a reference example. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a use proposal display process according to a reference example.

Hereinafter, the information processing apparatus according to the present application, the information processing method, and a mode for carrying out the display program (hereinafter, referred to as “the embodiment”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The information processing apparatus, information processing method, and display program according to the present application are not limited by this embodiment.

(Embodiment)
[Massage machine management system]
The massage machine management system 1 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the massage machine management system 1 according to the embodiment.

The massage machine management system 1 includes a massage machine 2, a massage machine management device 3, an information processing device 4, a contractor terminal 5, and a user terminal 6. The massage machine management device 3, the information processing device 4, the contractor terminal 5, and the user terminal 6 are connected wirelessly or by wire via a network N such as the Internet.

[Massage machine]
The massage machine 2 is, for example, a chair-type massage machine 2. The massage machine 2 is installed in a general facility. General facilities are facilities that can be used by a large number of users, such as public facilities such as airports, department stores, and sports gyms. A large number of massage machines 2 are installed. The massage machine 2 includes a remote controller 20 for the user to select a massage course. The massage machine 2 may be installed at the user's home.

Further, the massage machine 2 includes, as an additional function device, a charging device 21 capable of charging the user terminal 6 and the like, and a display device 22 capable of viewing a television, a moving image, and the like. The display device 22 may be a terminal capable of performing a search or the like. The remote controller 20, the charging device 21, and the display device 22 may be integrally configured. Further, the massage machine 2 may be provided with a reclining mechanism as an additional function device that executes an operation such as a cradle movement that has no effect as a massage.

Additional functional devices such as the charging device 21 and the display device 22 can be used during the massage operating time and the usable time during which the massage is performed. The massage operation time is the time during which the massage is performed. The massage operation time is set so that the operation time in one massage is equal to or less than the upper limit operation time. The upper limit operating time is a preset time. The upper limit operating time may be set for each type of massage or for each massage course of the massage machine 2.

The usable time is longer than the massage operation time. Specifically, the usable time is longer than the longest massage operation time. The user can receive a massage by the massage machine 2 during the available time. That is, the user can receive a massage and can use the additional function device during the available time.

In addition, the massage machine 2 includes a display unit 23 that allows the user to visually recognize that the massage machine 2 can be used. The display unit 23 may be provided separately from the massage machine 2. The display unit 23 is, for example, a lamp. Although the display unit 23 may be integrally configured with the display device 22, for example, the outside of the massage machine 2 can be visually recognized by a user other than the user who uses the massage machine 2. It is desirable that the portion 2a and the backrest portion 2b are provided.

The display unit 23 emits light during the usable time. For example, the display unit 23 lights up or blinks during the available time. The display unit 23 may visually indicate that the massage machine 2 can be used by the user by displaying characters, numbers, or an image.

[Massage machine management device]
Next, the massage machine management device 3 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the massage machine management device 3 according to the embodiment.

The massage machine management device 3 is an external device attached to the massage machine 2. The massage machine management device 3 may be built in the massage machine 2. That is, the massage machine management device 3 may be integrally configured with the massage machine 2. Further, the massage machine management device 3 may be provided around the massage machine 2.

The massage machine management device 3 includes a communication unit 30, a storage unit 31, a first control unit 32, a second control unit 33, and a third control unit 34. At least some functions of the control units 32, 33, and 34 may be integrated. Further, each of the control units 32, 33, and 34 may be divided into a plurality of components.

The communication unit 30 is realized by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card) or the like. The communication unit 30 is communicably connected to the information processing device 4, the massage machine 2, and the user terminal 6 via the network N by wire or wirelessly. Further, the communication unit 30 may be configured not to directly communicate with the information processing device 4 but to communicate via the user terminal 6.

The storage unit 31 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk.

The first control unit 32 includes, for example, a microcomputer having a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM, an input / output port, and various circuits. The first control unit 32 includes an acquisition unit 300, a calculation unit 301, a generation unit 302, and an output unit 303 that function by executing various programs stored in the ROM by the CPU using the RAM as a work area. ..

A part or all of the acquisition unit 300, the calculation unit 301, the generation unit 302, and the output unit 303 included in the first control unit 32 are ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or the like. It may be configured in hardware. Further, the acquisition unit 300, the calculation unit 301, the generation unit 302, and the output unit 303 may be divided into a plurality of units, or may be integrated and configured.

The acquisition unit 300 acquires the operation information of the massage machine 2 from the massage machine 2 via the communication unit 30. The operation information is information indicating whether or not the massage is executed in the massage machine 2. For example, the operation information is a signal relating to ON / OFF of the massage operation.

The calculation unit 301 calculates the operation time during which the massage is executed based on the operation information. Specifically, the calculation unit 301 calculates the time from the start of the massage to the end of the massage as the operating time.

In addition, the calculation unit 301 calculates the first operating rate (operating rate / day), which is the operating time of the massage machine 2 per day. In addition, the calculation unit 301 calculates the second operating rate (operating rate / month), which is the operating time of the massage machine 2 per month. In addition, the calculation unit 301 calculates the lifetime operating time, which is the cumulative operating time of the massage machine 2.

The generation unit 302 generates the calculated first operating rate, second operating rate, and lifetime operating time as the first usage information of the massage machine 2. The first usage information is information including the operation information of the massage machine 2 such as the first operation rate. The generation unit 302 generates the first usage information associated with the device ID. The device ID is an example of device information for the massage machine 2, and is an identifier assigned to the massage machine 2.

The output unit 303 transmits the generated first usage information to the information processing device 4 at the first predetermined timing via the communication unit 30. The first predetermined timing is a preset time.

The output unit 303 may transmit the first operating rate, the second operating rate, and the lifetime operating time to the information processing device 4 at different timings.

The second control unit 33 includes, for example, a microcomputer having a CPU, ROM, RAM, input / output ports, and various circuits. The second control unit 33 includes an acquisition unit 310, a generation unit 311, and an output unit 312 that function by executing various programs stored in the ROM by the CPU using the RAM as a work area.

The acquisition unit 310, the generation unit 311 and the output unit 312 included in the second control unit 33 may be partially or wholly composed of hardware such as an ASIC or FPGA. Further, the acquisition unit 310, the generation unit 311 and the output unit 312 may be divided into a plurality of units, or may be integrated and configured.

The acquisition unit 310 acquires a user ID from the user terminal 6 of the user who uses the massage machine 2 via the communication unit 30. The user ID is an example of user identification information and is an identifier assigned to the user. The user ID is given when the user executes a predetermined procedure.

For example, the acquisition unit 310 acquires a user ID via short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or Wi-Fi (registered trademark). The acquisition unit 310 may acquire the user ID from a card or the like in which the user information is registered. For example, the acquisition unit 310 may acquire the user ID via a reading device such as a card reader.

In addition, the acquisition unit 310 acquires information about the massage course used in the massage machine 2 (hereinafter, may be referred to as a "use course") from the massage machine 2.

The generation unit 311 generates the second usage information of the massage machine 2. The second usage information is information including information on the usage course and the usage date and time. The generation unit generates the second usage information associated with the device ID. Further, when the user ID is acquired by the acquisition unit 310, the generation unit 311 generates the device ID and the second usage information associated with the user ID.

The above-mentioned first usage information and second usage information may be generated as one usage information.

The output unit 312 transmits the generated second usage information to the information processing device 4 at the second predetermined timing via the communication unit 30. The second predetermined timing is, for example, the timing at which the massage operation of the massage machine 2 ends. The second predetermined timing may be the same as the first predetermined timing.

The third control unit 34 includes, for example, a microcomputer having a CPU, ROM, RAM, input / output ports, and various circuits. The third control unit 34 has an acquisition unit 320, a setting unit 321 and a determination unit 322, and a management unit 323 (notification unit 34) that function by executing various programs stored in the ROM by the CPU using the RAM as a work area. Part).

The acquisition unit 320, the setting unit 321 and the determination unit 322, and the management unit 323 included in the third control unit 34 may be partially or wholly composed of hardware such as an ASIC or FPGA. Further, the acquisition unit 320, the setting unit 321 and the determination unit 322, and the management unit 323 may be divided into a plurality of units, or may be integrated and configured.

The acquisition unit 320 acquires the usage permission information of the massage machine 2. The acquisition unit 320 acquires usage permission information via a reading device such as a card reader, for example. The license information is billing information. The acquisition unit 320 may acquire usage permission information via, for example, a billing device that calculates the billing amount for inserting coins or bills. Further, the acquisition unit 320 may acquire the usage permission information via the user terminal 6.

The usage permission information may be privilege information given to a specific member such as a member of a sports gym. For example, the privilege information is information that the massage machine 2 can be used free of charge a predetermined number of times in January.

The setting unit 321 sets the usable time. The setting unit 321 sets the usable time according to, for example, the billing amount. The setting unit 321 sets the usable time longer as the billing amount becomes higher.

When the usage permission information is acquired by the acquisition unit 320, the determination unit 322 starts counting the usage time and determines whether or not the counted usage time has elapsed the usable time. The determination unit 322 may start counting the usage time after the usage permission information is acquired by the acquisition unit 320 and the start button is pressed by the user, for example.

The management unit 323 manages the usage state of the massage machine 2. Specifically, the management unit 323 permits the use of the massage machine 2 within the usable time. As a result, the user can receive the massage operation by the massage machine 2 during the available time. The massage operation of the massage machine 2 can be performed by the display device 22 or the user terminal 6 in addition to the operation of the remote controller 20 provided in the massage machine 2.

In addition, the management unit 323 prohibits the massage operation by the massage machine 2 when the usable time has elapsed. For example, the management unit 323 ends the massage operation when the usable time elapses during the massage. In addition, the management unit 323 does not allow the massage operation when the usable time has elapsed. Therefore, even when the user operates the remote controller 20 or the like, the massage by the massage machine 2 is not started.

In addition, the management unit 323 notifies that the user can use the massage machine 2 during the available time. Specifically, the management unit 323 permits the user to use the charging device 21 and the additional function device such as the display device 22 during the usable time. The management unit 323 turns on the power of the display device 22 during the usable time, and enables the display device 22 to watch TV or the like. In addition, the management unit 323 turns on the power of the charging device 21 during the usable time, and enables the charging device 21 to charge the user terminal 6 and the like.

In addition, the management unit 323 notifies the outside that the user can occupy and use the massage machine 2 during the usable time. The management unit 323 executes the display on the display unit 23 during the available time. For example, the management unit 323 causes the lamp to emit light during the usable time. The management unit 323 may display characters, numbers, and images indicating that the massager 2 can be used by the user during the available time.

In addition, the management unit 323 notifies that the user cannot use the massage machine 2 when the usable time has elapsed. Specifically, the management unit 323 stops the user from using the additional function device. For example, the management unit 323 turns off the power of the display device 22 when the usable time has elapsed. Further, for example, the management unit 323 ends the light emission of the lamp.

When the usable time has passed, the management unit 323 may display that the usable time has passed by characters, images, or the like. In addition, the management unit 323 may notify the user by voice that the usable time has passed.

[Information processing device]
Next, the information processing device 4 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the information processing device 4 according to the embodiment.

The information processing device 4 is realized by, for example, a server device, a cloud system, or the like. The information processing device 4 includes a communication unit 40, a first storage unit 41, a first control unit 42, a second storage unit 43, and a second control unit 44. At least a part of each of the storage units 41 and 43 may be integrated. Further, each of the storage units 41 and 43 may be divided into a plurality of units. At least some functions of the control units 42 and 44 may be integrated. Further, each of the control units 42 and 44 may be divided into a plurality of components.

The communication unit 40 is realized by, for example, a NIC or the like. The communication unit 40 is communicably connected to the massage machine management device 3, the contractor terminal 5, and the user terminal 6 via the network N by wire or wirelessly.

The first storage unit 41 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a RAM or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk.

The first storage unit 41 includes a usage information DB 400. The usage information DB 400 stores various information related to the massage machine 2 in association with each other. As shown in FIG. 4, the usage information DB 400 has "device information", "first usage information", "installation area information", "installation facility information", and "equipment information" for the device ID assigned to each massage machine 2. Items such as "layout information", "direction information", and "contractor information" are associated and stored. The "installation area information", "installation facility information", "layout information", and "direction information" are examples of installation position information. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in the usage information DB.

The device information is information on the manufacturer of the massage machine 2 and information on the model of the massage machine 2 such as the model of the massage machine 2.

The installation area information is information regarding an address indicating the place where the massage machine 2 is installed. The installation facility information is information regarding the facility name of the installed massage machine 2.

The layout information includes information on the installation location indicating the location of the massage machine 2 in the facility, information on the arrangement, and the like. The information regarding the arrangement is, for example, information indicating the arrangement of the massage machines 2 in the plan view and the mutual positional relationship between the massage machines 2. The arrangement information may be image data.

The orientation information is the installation direction of the massage machine 2. For example, the orientation information is the direction in which the head of the user sitting on the massage machine 2 faces.

The contractor information is information such as the contractor who has a contract for the installation of each massage machine 2 and the address of the contractor. The contractor includes a person who provides the massage machine 2, a person who manages the massage machine 2, a person who mediates the installation of the massage machine 2, and the like. In addition, the contractor includes a rental company that rents out the massage machine 2.

Returning to FIG. 3, the first control unit 42 includes, for example, a microcomputer having a CPU, ROM, RAM, input / output ports, and various circuits. The first control unit 42 includes an acquisition unit 410, an update unit 411, a generation unit 412, and a provision unit 413 that function by executing various programs stored in the ROM by the CPU using the RAM as a work area. ..

The acquisition unit 410, the update unit 411, the generation unit 412, and the provision unit 413 included in the first control unit 42 may be partially or wholly composed of hardware such as an ASIC or FPGA. Further, the acquisition unit 410, the update unit 411, the generation unit 412, and the provision unit 413 may be divided into a plurality of units, or may be integrated.

The acquisition unit 410 acquires the first usage information of the massage machine 2 from the massage machine management device 3 via the communication unit 40. Further, the acquisition unit 410 acquires device information, installation area information, installation facility information, layout information, orientation information, and contractor information from the contractor terminal 5. The device information, installation area information, installation facility information, layout information, orientation information, and contractor information are associated with the device ID.

Here, an example in which device information, installation area information, installation facility information, layout information, orientation information, and contractor information are transmitted from the contractor terminal 5 will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this. At least a part of the installation area information, the installation facility information, the layout information, the orientation information, and the contractor information may be acquired via other terminals. In particular, the installation area information, the installation facility information, and the contractor address of the contractor information are detected by using the contractor terminal 5, the user terminal 6, the GPS sensor provided in the massage machine management device 3, and the like. May be good. Further, the directional information may be detected by, for example, a directional sensor provided in the massage machine 2 or the massage machine management device 3.

In addition, a position sensor may be provided in the massage machine 2 or the massage machine management device 3 so that the accurate position can be grasped, and the accuracy of the installation position of each massage machine 2 may be further improved to acquire the layout information. ..

Further, the acquisition unit 410 acquires output information from the contractor terminal 5 via the communication unit 40. The output information is information that requests the installation proposal information of the massage machine 2.

The installation proposal information includes information on whether or not to add a massage machine 2, information on recommended models for installing massage machine 2, information on recommended areas for installing massage machine 2, and information on recommended layout for installing massage machine 2. Is.

When the first usage information is newly acquired, the updating unit 411 updates the first usage information stored in the usage information DB by using the newly acquired first usage information. Specifically, the update unit 411 updates the first usage information with the same device ID by using the acquired first usage information.

In addition, the update unit 411 newly acquires the contractor information stored in the usage information DB when the device information, the contractor information, the installation area information, the layout information, etc. are newly acquired. Update using the contractor information etc. Specifically, the update unit 411 updates each information having the same device ID by using each acquired information.

The generation unit 412 generates installation proposal information based on the first usage information, installation area information, installation installation information, layout information, and orientation information with respect to the acquired output information.

For example, when the output information is information that narrows down a certain area and inquires about the expansion of the massage machine 2 in a certain area, the generation unit 412 is installed in a certain area based on the installation area information. Narrow down the massage machine 2. Next, the generation unit 412 calculates, for example, the average value of the second operating rate of the narrowed down massage machine 2. Then, when the calculated average value is equal to or higher than the preset first predetermined value, the generation unit 412 determines that the operating rate of the massage machine 2 is high in a certain area, and newly installs the massage machine 2. Generate what to do as installation proposal information.

Further, for example, when the output information is information for inquiring about the model in which the massage machine 2 is installed in a certain area, the generation unit 412 narrows down the massage machine 2 installed in the certain area. The generation unit 412 selects, for example, the model of the massage machine 2 having the highest first operating rate among the narrowed down massage machines 2 as the recommended installation model. Then, the generation unit 412 generates the selected recommended installation model as installation proposal information.

The generation unit 412 may generate, for example, installation recommended model information in a ranking format arranged in descending order of the first operating rate as installation proposal information.

Further, for example, when the output information is information for inquiring about the area (municipalities, etc.) where the massage machine 2 is newly installed, the generation unit 412 distributes the massage machine 2 to each area according to the installation area information. .. Next, the generation unit 412 calculates, for example, the average value of the second operating rates of the distributed massage machines 2. Then, the generation unit 412 determines that the operating rate of the massage machine 2 is high in a small area where the calculated average value is equal to or greater than the second predetermined value, and selects that area as the recommended installation area. Then, the generation unit generates the selected recommended installation area as the installation proposal information.

Further, for example, when the output information is inquiry information for setting the installation layout of the massage machine 2 in a certain facility, the generation unit 412 may, for example, based on the first usage information and the layout information. The second operating rate of the massage machine 2 in the facility is extracted. Then, the generation unit 412 generates as installation proposal information a recommended installation layout that proposes to set the massage machine 2 having a low second operating rate at the place where the massage machine 2 having a high second operating rate is installed. That is, the generation unit 412 generates the installation recommended layout based on the first usage information and the layout information as the installation proposal information. The installation proposal information in the recommended setting layout may be installation proposal information for changing the layout, or may be installation proposal information regarding the layout when a new massage machine 2 is installed.

In addition, the generation unit 412 may generate the installation recommended layout based on the installation location of other facilities and the second operating rate as the installation proposal information.

Further, when a plurality of massage machines 2 are installed nearby, the generation unit 412 may generate a recommended installation layout based on the positional relationship of the plurality of massage machines 2 as installation proposal information.

In addition, the generation unit 412 may use the recommended installation orientation based on the first usage information and the orientation information as the recommended installation layout. For example, the generation unit 412 generates as installation proposal information the recommended installation direction in which the massage machine 2 is proposed to be installed in the direction in which the massage machine 2 having a high second operating rate is installed.

In addition, the generation unit 412 may generate installation proposal information using the installation proposal model. The installation proposal model is generated by performing machine learning using various information for the massage machine 2, for example, device information, first usage information, and installation position information as feature quantities. In addition, the installation proposal model may be updated based on the updated information when the operation information and the installation position information are updated. Further, a plurality of installation proposal models may be provided according to the output information. The proposed installation model may be generated by the generation unit 412, or may be generated by the model generation unit provided with other devices.

The providing unit 413 provides the contractor with the generated installation proposal information. Specifically, the providing unit 413 provides the installation proposal information to the contractor by transmitting the generated installation proposal information to the contractor terminal 5 via the communication unit 40.

Here, an example of generating installation proposal information for the acquired output information and providing the installation proposal information to the contractor will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The information processing device 4 may propose installation proposal information to the contractor based on its own judgment using the first usage information and the like. For example, the information processing device 4 generates installation proposal information when the first operating rate is smaller than the predetermined operating rate, and provides the generated installation proposal information to the contractor. As a result, the contractor can automatically receive the installation proposal information based on the first usage information, and by installing the massage machine 2 based on the installation proposal information, the operating rate of the massage machine 2 is improved. be able to.

The second storage unit 43 includes a usage result DB 420, a user usage information DB 421, and a general usage information DB 422.

As shown in FIG. 5, the use result DB 420 stores the second use information for the massage machine 2. The usage result DB 420 stores the second usage information in association with the device ID. When a user ID is assigned to the use of the massage machine 2, that is, when the user to which the user ID is assigned uses the massage machine 2, the user ID and the second are added to the device ID. Usage information is linked and stored. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in the usage result DB.

As shown in FIG. 6, the user usage information DB 421 stores the device ID and the third usage information of the massage machine 2 in association with the user ID. The third usage information is the number of times the user has used the course used by the massage machine 2. For example, the third usage information is the cumulative number of times the usage course is used. The third usage information may be the number of times the course used per week is used, the number of times the course used per month is used, and the like. The user usage information DB 421 stores the number of times the massage machine 2 is used for each user. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in the user usage information DB 421.

As shown in FIG. 7, the general usage information DB 422 stores the fourth usage information of the massage machine 2 in association with the device ID. The fourth usage information is the number of times the massage machine 2 has been used. For example, the fourth usage information is the cumulative number of times the usage course is used. The fourth usage information may be the number of times the course used per week is used, the number of times the course used per month is used, and the like.

The fourth usage information is usage information of a general user. The general user is a user including a user to which a user ID is assigned and a user to which a user ID is not assigned (another user). That is, the general user means the entire user who uses the massage machine 2. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in the general use information DB 422.

In addition, the corresponding massage course of another massage machine 2 (hereinafter, may be referred to as "corresponding course") is stored in the information processing device 4 with respect to the course used by the massage machine 2. The corresponding course is a massage course of another massage machine 2 that performs a massage operation equivalent to the course used by one massage machine 2. Corresponding courses are preset and stored for the courses used for each device ID.

For example, the "DD course" of another massage machine 2 (device ID: "10101") is stored as an equivalent massage course to the "A course" of the device ID "10001". Therefore, if it is determined that the user with the user ID "U10001" frequently uses the "A course" with the device ID "10001", the "A course" is recommended massage when using the device ID "10001". Of course, when the device ID "10101" that is not normally used is used, the "DD course" is proposed as the corresponding course of the "A course".

Returning to FIG. 3, the second control unit 44 includes, for example, a microcomputer having a CPU, ROM, RAM, input / output ports, and various circuits. The second control unit 44 has an acquisition unit 430, an update unit 431, a search unit 432, a determination unit 433, and a generation unit that function by executing various programs stored in the ROM by the CPU using the RAM as a work area. It includes 434 and a provider 435.

The acquisition unit 430, update unit 431, search unit 432, determination unit 433, generation unit 434, and provision unit 435 included in the second control unit 44 are partially or wholly composed of hardware such as ASIC and FPGA. May be done. Further, the acquisition unit 430, the update unit 431, the search unit 432, the determination unit 433, the generation unit 434, and the provision unit 435 may be divided into a plurality of units, or may be integrated.

The acquisition unit 430 acquires the device ID and the second usage information from the massage machine management device 3 via the communication unit 40. In addition, the acquisition unit 430 acquires the user ID and the user's position information from the user terminal 6 via the communication unit 40. The acquisition unit 430 may acquire the user ID together with the device ID from the massage machine management device 3.

The update unit 431 updates the usage result DB 420 using the acquired second usage information of the massage machine 2. When the second usage information associated with the user ID is acquired, the updating unit 431 associates the user ID and the second usage information with the device ID and updates the usage result DB.

In addition, the update unit 431 updates the user usage information DB 421 and the general usage information DB 422 based on the usage result DB.

Specifically, when the second usage information associated with the user ID is acquired, the update unit 431 refers to the third usage course for the user ID and the device ID included in the second usage information. The number of times the usage information is used is increased, and the user usage information DB 421 is updated. In addition, the update unit 431 updates the general usage information DB 422 by increasing the number of times of use with respect to the usage course of the device ID included in the second usage information. That is, the update unit 431 updates the user usage information DB 421 and the general usage information DB 422 when the second usage information associated with the user ID is acquired.

Further, when the second usage information not associated with the user ID is acquired, the update unit 431 determines the number of times the fourth usage information is used for the usage course of the device ID included in the second usage information. The number is increased and the general usage information DB 422 is updated. That is, when the second usage information not associated with the user ID is acquired, the updating unit 431 updates only the general usage information DB 422 among the user usage information DB 421 and the general usage information DB 422.

The search unit 432 searches for the massage machine 2 that can be used by the user based on the position information of the user. Specifically, the search unit 432 searches for the massage machine 2 installed within a predetermined range set in advance from the user's current position as the massage machine 2 that can be used by the user.

The determination unit 433 determines whether or not the acquired user's position information is associated with the user ID.

In addition, the determination unit 433 determines whether or not the massage machine 2 that can be used by the user is equipped with the massage course that the user has used in the past. In addition, the determination unit 433 determines whether or not the corresponding course is installed in the massage machine 2 that can be used by the user.

In addition, the determination unit 433 determines whether or not the generation of usage proposal information has been completed for all the massage machines 2 that can be used by the user. The usage proposal information is information on recommended usage in the massage machine 2 that can be used by the user.

In the following, an example in which a recommended massage course is selected as the recommended usage method will be described, but the recommended usage method is not limited to this. The recommended usage method is not limited to the recommended massage course, and may be a usage method that includes individual movements such as the strength and speed of massage and the massage location. That is, the usage proposal information is not limited to the massage course, and may be information that proposes the strength of the massage.

The generation unit 434 generates a recommended massage course for the massage machine 2 as usage proposal information based on the device ID, the user ID, the user's position information, and the third usage information or the fourth usage information of the massage machine 2.

When the user ID is assigned to the user and the user's position information is associated with the user ID, the generation unit 434 is added to the usage information stored in the user usage information DB 421 or the general usage information DB 422. Based on this, select a recommended massage course and generate usage suggestion information.

The generation unit 434 refers to the massage machine 2 in which the user's position information is associated with the user ID and the massage machine 2 that can be used by the user is equipped with the massage course that the user used in the past. The recommended massage course is selected using the user usage information DB421.

Specifically, the generation unit 434 selects a use course based on the statistical data of the user use information DB 421 as a recommended massage course. For example, the generation unit 434 selects the massage course used most frequently among the massage courses used by the user in the past as the recommended massage course. Then, the generation unit 434 generates the selected recommended massage course as usage proposal information. That is, the generation unit 434 generates usage proposal information based on the user ID and the third usage information.

For example, if the massage machine 2 that can be used by the user is the device ID "10001" and the "A course" is used most frequently for the user to which the user ID of "U10001" is given, the generation unit 434 Generates usage proposal information with "A course" as the recommended massage course.

Further, when the generation unit 434 uses the massage machine 2 on which the massage course used by the user in the past is not installed for the user to which the user ID of "U10001" is given, the generation unit 434 recommends the massage. As a course, the corresponding course of "A course" is generated as usage proposal information.

For example, the user ID of "U10001" is given to the user, the massage machine 2 that can be used by the user is the device ID "10101" that is not equipped with the "A course", and the "A course" is assigned. When the corresponding corresponding course is the "DD course", the generation unit 434 generates usage proposal information with the corresponding course ("DD course") corresponding to the "A course" as the recommended massage course.

Further, the generation unit 434 is generally used when using the massage machine 2 to which the user ID is assigned, the massage course used by the user in the past is not installed, and the corresponding course is not installed. Information DB422 is used to propose a recommended massage course.

In addition, the generation unit 434 proposes a recommended massage course using the general usage information DB 422 even when the user is not assigned a user ID.

Specifically, the generation unit 434 selects a use course based on the statistical data of the general use information DB 422 as a recommended massage course for the massage machine 2 that can be used by the user. For example, the generation unit 434 selects the most frequently used course as the recommended massage course among the courses of the massage machine 2 that can be used by the user. Then, the generation unit 434 generates the selected recommended massage course as usage proposal information.

For example, when the user ID is not assigned and the massage machine 2 that can be used by the user is the device ID "10001" shown in FIG. 7, the generation unit 434 selects the "A course" that is frequently used. Generate usage suggestion information for the recommended massage course. That is, the generation unit 434 generates usage proposal information based on the device ID and the fourth usage information.

Returning to FIG. 3, the providing unit 435 provides the generated usage proposal information to the user. Specifically, the providing unit 435 provides the usage information proposal to the user by transmitting the generated usage proposal information to the user terminal 6 via the communication unit 40.

[Contractor terminal]
Next, the contractor terminal 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the contractor terminal 5 according to the embodiment.

The contractor terminal 5 is realized by a desktop PC, a notebook PC (Personal Computer), a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or the like. The contractor terminal 5 includes a communication unit 50, a storage unit 51, an input unit 52, a display unit 53, and a control unit 54.

The communication unit 50 is realized by, for example, a NIC or the like. The communication unit 50 is communicably connected to the information processing device 4 via the network N by wire or wirelessly.

The storage unit 51 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a RAM or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. The contractor information is stored in the storage unit 51.

The input unit 52 is realized by a keyboard, a mouse, or the like that accepts various operations from a contractor or the like. The display unit 53 is realized by a liquid crystal display or the like that displays installation proposal information or the like. When the contractor terminal 5 is a smartphone or the like, the input unit 52 is integrally configured with the display unit 53.

The control unit 54 includes, for example, a microcomputer having a CPU, ROM, RAM, input / output ports, and various circuits. The control unit 54 includes an acquisition unit 500, a generation unit 501, and an output unit 502 that function by executing various programs stored in the ROM by the CPU using the RAM as a work area.

The acquisition unit 500, the generation unit 501, and the output unit 502 included in the control unit 54 may be partially or wholly composed of hardware such as an ASIC or FPGA. Further, the acquisition unit 500, the generation unit 501, and the output unit 502 may be divided into a plurality of units, or may be integrated and configured.

The acquisition unit 500 acquires installation proposal information from the information processing device 4 via the communication unit 50. The acquired installation proposal information is displayed on the display unit 53.

The generation unit 501 generates installation position information such as installation area information based on the information received by the input unit 52. Further, the generation unit 501 generates output information based on the information received by the input unit 52.

The output unit 502 transmits the generated installation position information together with the contractor information to the information processing device 4 via the communication unit 50. Further, the output unit 502 transmits the generated output information to the information processing device 4 via the communication unit 50.

[User terminal]
Next, the user terminal 6 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the user terminal 6 according to the embodiment.

The user terminal 6 is realized by a notebook PC (Personal Computer), a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or the like. The user terminal 6 includes a communication unit 60, a storage unit 61, an input unit 62, a display unit 63, and a control unit 64.

The user terminal 6 can provide a recommended massage course to the massage machine 2 by activating the installed predetermined program (application).

The communication unit 60 is realized by, for example, a NIC or the like. The communication unit 60 is wirelessly connected to the massage machine management device 3 and the information processing device 4 via the network N so as to be able to communicate with each other.

The storage unit 61 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a RAM or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. The contractor information is stored in the storage unit 61.

The input unit 62 is realized by a keyboard, a mouse, or the like that receives various operations from a contractor or the like. The display unit 63 is realized by a liquid crystal display or the like that displays usage proposal information or the like. When the user terminal 6 is a smartphone or the like, the input unit 62 is integrally configured with the display unit 63.

The control unit 64 includes, for example, a microcomputer having a CPU, ROM, RAM, input / output ports, and various circuits. The control unit 64 includes an acquisition unit 600, a generation unit 601 and an output unit 602 that function by executing various programs stored in the ROM by the CPU using the RAM as a work area.

The acquisition unit 600, the generation unit 601 and the output unit 602 included in the control unit 64 may be partially or wholly composed of hardware such as an ASIC or FPGA. Further, the acquisition unit 600, the generation unit 601 and the output unit 602 may be divided into a plurality of units, or may be integrated and configured.

The acquisition unit 600 acquires usage proposal information from the information processing device 4 via the communication unit 60. The acquired usage proposal information is displayed on the display unit 63.

The generation unit 601 generates the user's position information based on the user's operation received by the input unit 62. If the user ID is assigned, the generation unit 601 generates the position information associated with the user ID. The generation unit 601 generates position information when a predetermined program is started.

The output unit 602 transmits the generated position information to the information processing device 4 via the communication unit 60. Further, when the user ID is assigned, the output unit 602 transmits the user ID to the massage machine management device 3 via the communication unit 60.

[Installation proposal information generation process]
Next, the installation proposal information generation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating the installation proposal information generation process according to the embodiment.

The information processing device 4 acquires output information from the contractor terminal 5 (S100) and generates installation proposal information for the output information (S101). The information processing device 4 generates installation proposal information based on the first usage information, installation area information, layout information, and orientation information. When the information processing device 4 proposes the installation proposal information to the contractor based on its own judgment using the first usage information or the like, step S101 is omitted.

The information processing device 4 transmits the generated installation proposal information to the contractor terminal 5 (S102). That is, the information processing device 4 proposes the installation proposal information to the contractor.

[Installation proposal information display processing]
Next, the installation proposal information display process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating the installation proposal display process according to the embodiment.

The contractor terminal 5 generates output information based on the information received via the input unit 52 (S200), and transmits the generated output information to the information processing device 4 (S201). When the information processing device 4 proposes the installation proposal information to the contractor based on its own judgment using the first usage information and the like, steps S200 and S201 are omitted.

After that, the contractor terminal 5 acquires the installation proposal information transmitted from the information processing device 4 (S202), and displays the acquired installation proposal information on the display unit 53 (S203).

[Use proposal information generation process]
Next, the usage proposal information generation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a usage proposal information generation process according to the embodiment.

The information processing device 4 acquires the user's position information from the user terminal 6 (S300).

The information processing device 4 searches for a massage machine 2 that can be used by the user based on the user's position information (S301). The information processing device 4 determines whether or not a user ID is assigned to the user (S302). That is, the information processing device 4 determines whether or not the position information is associated with the user ID and the user ID is acquired.

When the user ID is assigned (S302: Yes), the information processing device 4 determines whether or not the massage machine 2 is equipped with the course to be used (S303).

When the information processing device 4 is equipped with the course to be used (S303: Yes), the information processing apparatus 4 selects the recommended massage course using the user usage information DB 421 (S304).

When the used course is not installed (S303: No), the information processing device 4 determines whether or not the corresponding course is installed (S305).

When the corresponding course is installed (S305: Yes), the information processing apparatus 4 selects the corresponding course as the recommended massage course (S306).

The information processing device 4 selects a recommended massage course using the general usage information DB 422 when the user ID is not assigned (S302: No) or when the corresponding course is not installed (S305: No). (S307).

The information processing device 4 generates the selected recommended massage course as usage proposal information (S308).

The information processing device 4 determines whether or not the generation of the usage proposal information has been completed for all the massage machines 2 that can be used by the user (S309). If there is a massage machine 2 that does not generate use proposal information among the massage machines 2 that can be used by the user (S309: No), the information processing device 4 returns to step S302 and repeats the above process. If the user ID is not assigned, step S302 may be skipped and the process may proceed to step S307.

When the information processing device 4 generates usage proposal information for all the massage machines 2 that can be used by the user (S309: Yes), the information processing device 4 transmits the generated usage proposal information to the user terminal 6 (S310).

[Use proposal display processing]
Next, the usage proposal display process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating the use proposal display process according to the embodiment.

The user terminal 6 generates the user's position information based on the user's operation (S400), and transmits the generated position information to the information processing device 4 (S401). When a user ID is assigned, the user terminal 6 generates position information associated with the user ID and transmits the position information to the information processing device 4.

After that, the user terminal 6 acquires the usage proposal information transmitted from the information processing device 4 (S402), and displays the acquired usage proposal information on the display unit 63 (S403). The usage proposal information may be displayed on the remote controller 20 of the massage machine 2, the display device 22, or the like.

[Usage time management process]
Next, the usage time management process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating the usage time management process according to the embodiment.

The massage machine management device 3 acquires the usage permission information of the massage machine 2 (S500) and sets the usable time (S501).

The massage machine management device 3 starts counting the usage time (S502) and notifies that the massage machine 2 can be used by the user (S503).

The massage machine management device 3 determines whether or not the usable time has elapsed (S504). When the usable time has not passed (S504: No), the massage machine management device 3 continues to notify that the user can use the massage machine 2 (S503).

When the usable time has elapsed (S504: Yes), the massage machine management device 3 notifies that the user cannot use the massage machine 2 (S505).

(Reference example)
Next, the massage machine management system 1 according to the reference example will be described. Here, the parts different from the massage machine management system 1 according to the embodiment will be mainly described, and the description about the same configuration and processing as the massage machine management system 1 according to the embodiment will be omitted.

[Information processing device]
After selecting the massage machine 2 to be used by the user, the information processing device 4 according to the reference example generates usage proposal information for the selected massage machine 2.

The acquisition unit 430 of the information processing device 4 acquires the device ID from the massage machine management device 3 attached to the massage machine 2 selected by the user via the communication unit 40. Further, when the massage machine management device 3 attached to the massage machine 2 selected by the user acquires the user ID, the acquisition unit 430 of the information processing device 4 acquires the user ID via the communication unit 40. To do.

The generation unit 434 generates usage proposal information based on the device ID, the third usage information of the selected massage machine 2, and the fourth usage information. When the user ID is acquired, the generation unit 434 generates usage proposal information based on the device ID, the user ID, the third usage information of the selected massage machine 2, and the fourth usage information.

The providing unit 435 provides the generated usage proposal information to the user. Specifically, the providing unit 435 transmits the generated usage proposal information to the massage machine management device 3 attached to the massage machine 2 selected by the user via the communication unit 40, thereby proposing the usage information. To the user. The usage proposal information may be provided to the user via the user terminal 6.

[Massage machine management device]
The acquisition unit 310 of the massage machine management device 3 according to the reference example acquires usage proposal information from the information processing device 4 via the communication unit 30.

Further, the output unit 312 transmits the acquired usage proposal information to the massage machine 2 via the communication unit 30. As a result, the usage proposal information is displayed on, for example, the remote controller 20 of the massage machine 2 or the display device 22. The usage proposal information may be displayed on the user terminal 6.

As described above, in the massage machine management system 1 according to the reference example, the use proposal information is generated and the use proposal information is provided only for the massage machine 2 selected by the user. In other words, the information processing device 4 generates usage proposal information for the massage machine 2 used by the user.

[Use proposal information generation process]
Next, the usage proposal information generation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a usage proposal information generation process according to a reference example.

The information processing device 4 acquires the device ID from the massage machine management device 3 (S600). When the massage machine management device 3 acquires the user ID, the information processing device 4 acquires the device ID and the user ID from the massage machine management device 3.

The information processing device 4 determines whether or not the user ID has been acquired (S601). When the information processing device 4 acquires the user ID (S601: Yes), the information processing device 4 selects the recommended massage course using the user usage information DB 421 (S602).

When the user ID is not assigned to the information processing device 4 (S601: No), the information processing device 4 selects the recommended massage course using the general usage information DB 422 (S603).

The information processing device 4 generates the selected recommended massage course as usage proposal information (S604), and transmits the generated usage proposal information to the massage machine management device 3 (S605).

[Use proposal display processing]
Next, the usage proposal display process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a use proposal display process according to a reference example.

The massage machine management device 3 transmits the device ID to the information processing device 4 (S700). When the massage machine management device 3 has acquired the user ID, the massage machine management device 3 transmits the user ID to the information processing device 4 together with the device ID.

After that, the massage machine management device 3 acquires the usage proposal information transmitted from the information processing device 4 (S701), transmits the acquired usage proposal information to the massage machine 2, and transmits the usage proposal information to the remote controller 20 of the massage machine 2. Or, it is displayed on the display device 22 or the like (S702).

[effect]
Next, the effect of the massage machine management system 1 will be described.

The information processing device 4 generates installation proposal information of the massage machine 2 based on the first usage information of the massage machine 2, and proposes the generated installation proposal information to the contractor.

As a result, the contractor can install the massage machine 2 in a place suitable for use by many users based on the installation proposal information. Therefore, the massage machine 2 is used by many users, the operating rate of the massage machine 2 can be improved, and the massage machine 2 can be effectively used. In addition, it is possible to encourage the user to use the massage machine 2, and it is possible to improve the user's satisfaction with the use of the general facility in which the massage machine 2 is installed.

For example, when the massage machine 2 is a charge type, the charge amount becomes large due to the high operating rate, and the contractor can get a lot of consideration.

Further, the information processing device 4 generates installation proposal information based on the installation position information of the massage machine 2 and the first usage information.

As a result, the information processing device 4 can generate installation proposal information based on the installation position information such as the installation area information of the massage machine 2 and the first usage information. Therefore, the contractor can install the massage machine 2 in a place where the operating rate of the massage machine 2 (first operating rate, second operating rate, etc.) is high, for example. Therefore, the operating rate of the massage machine 2 can be improved, and the massage machine 2 can be effectively used. In addition, it is possible to encourage the user to use the massage machine 2, and it is possible to improve the user's satisfaction with the use of the general facility in which the massage machine 2 is installed.

Further, the information processing device 4 generates the recommended installation model of the massage machine 2 as installation proposal information. As a result, the contractor can install the massage machine 2 having a high operating rate. Therefore, the operating rate of the massage machine 2 can be improved, and the massage machine 2 can be effectively used. In addition, it is possible to encourage the user to use the massage machine 2, and it is possible to improve the user's satisfaction with the use of the general facility in which the massage machine 2 is installed.

Further, the information processing device 4 generates the recommended installation area of the massage machine 2 as the installation proposal information. As a result, the contractor can install the massage machine 2 in an area where the operating rate is high. Therefore, the operating rate of the massage machine 2 can be improved, and the massage machine 2 can be effectively used. In addition, it is possible to encourage the user to use the massage machine, and it is possible to improve the satisfaction of the user.

Further, the information processing device 4 generates the recommended installation layout of the massage machine 2 as installation proposal information. As a result, the contractor can set the layout of the massage machine 2 so that the operating rate is high. Therefore, for example, the contractor can set the layout of the massage machine 2 that has already been installed so that the operating rate is high. In addition, the contractor can set the installation location in the general facility and the mutual position of the massage machine 2 as the layout. Therefore, the operating rate of the massage machine 2 can be improved, and the massage machine 2 can be effectively used. In addition, it is possible to encourage the user to use the massage machine 2, and it is possible to improve the user's satisfaction with the use of the general facility in which the massage machine 2 is installed.

Further, the information processing device 4 generates the recommended installation orientation of the massage machine 2 as installation proposal information.

For example, when the massage machine 2 is installed so that the user sits facing the aisle side, or when the massage machine 2 is installed so that the user sits in the strong sunlight by the window, the user massages. There is a risk of hesitating to use the machine 2.

On the other hand, the information processing device 4 provides the contractor with the recommended installation orientation of the massage machine 2 as the installation proposal information. As a result, the contractor can install the massage machine 2 in a direction that is easy for the user to use. Therefore, the operating rate of the massage machine 2 can be improved, and the massage machine 2 can be effectively used. In addition, it is possible to encourage the user to use the massage machine 2, and it is possible to improve the user's satisfaction with the use of the general facility in which the massage machine 2 is installed.

Further, the information processing device 4 generates a recommended massage course for the massage machine 2 that can be used by the user based on the third usage information or the fourth usage information as usage proposal information, and provides the generated usage proposal information to the user. To do.

As a result, the information processing device 4 can inform the user of the recommended massage course for the massage machine 2 equipped with the plurality of massage courses. That is, the user can easily select the massage course for the massage machine 2. Therefore, the user's satisfaction with the use of the massage machine 2 can be improved.

Further, the information processing device 4 generates usage proposal information based on the device ID and the third usage information or the fourth usage information, and provides the generated usage proposal information to the user.

As a result, it is possible to provide the user with usage proposal information according to the massage machine 2, and it is possible to improve the user's satisfaction with the use of the massage machine 2.

Further, the information processing device 4 generates usage proposal information based on the user ID and the third usage information or the fourth usage information, and provides the generated usage proposal information to the user.

Thereby, it is possible to provide the user with usage proposal information according to the usage situation of the user in the massage machine 2, and it is possible to improve the user's satisfaction with the use of the massage machine 2.

For example, the information processing device 4 provides the user with usage proposal information with the corresponding course as the recommended massage course. Specifically, the information processing device 4 uses the corresponding course as the use proposal information for the massage machine 2 that can be used by the user and is not equipped with the massage course that the user has used in the past. Provide to the user.

As a result, even when the user uses the massage machine 2 that is not equipped with the massage course that the user has used in the past, the user can perform the same massage as the massage course that the user has used in the past. Can receive. Therefore, for example, the user can receive the same massage as the massage that is usually used even for the massage machine 2 that is used for the first time. Therefore, the user's satisfaction with the use of the massage machine 2 can be improved.

In addition, the information processing device 4 generates usage proposal information based on the fourth usage information of a general user. Specifically, the information processing device 4 generates usage proposal information based on the fourth usage information for a user to whom a user ID is not assigned. In addition, the information processing device 4 generates usage proposal information based on the fourth usage information for the massage course that the user has used in the past and the massage machine 2 that is not equipped with the corresponding course.

As a result, even a user who has not been given a user ID can receive a massage based on the usage proposal information. In addition, the user can receive a massage based on the usage proposal information even for the massage machine 2 that is not equipped with the corresponding course. Therefore, the user's satisfaction with the use of the massage machine 2 can be improved.

Further, the information processing device 4 acquires the user's position information and generates usage proposal information based on the position information and the third usage information or the fourth usage information.

As a result, the information processing device 4 can provide the user with usage proposal information focused on the massage machine 2 installed around the user, for example. Therefore, the user can obtain the use suggestion information of the available massage machine 2 according to the user's current position. For example, the use suggestion information of the massage machine 2 installed near the user's current position. Can be obtained.

Further, the massage machine management device 3 manages the chair-type massage machine 2, sets a usable time longer than the massage operation time, and indicates that the user can use the massage machine 2 during the usable time. Notify.

As a result, the user can occupy and use the chair-type massage machine 2 even when the massage operation is not performed. Therefore, the massage machine management device 3 can allow the user to effectively use the massage machine 2. In addition, it is possible to encourage the user to use the massage machine 2 and improve the satisfaction of the user.

In addition, the massage machine management device 3 allows the user to use an additional function different from the massage operation during the available time.

As a result, the user can charge the user terminal 6 by the charging device 21 or watch TV by the display device 22 during the available time. Therefore, the user's satisfaction can be improved.

In addition, the massage machine management device 3 causes the display unit 23, which is visible from the outside, to emit light during the usable time. As a result, other users can confirm that the user can occupy and use the massage machine 2.

[Modification example]
Next, a modified example of the massage machine management system 1 will be described.

The information processing device 4 may provide the first usage information of the massage machine 2 to the contractor together with the installation proposal information. As a result, the contractor can install the massage machine 2 based on the installation proposal information while confirming the operating rate based on the first usage information.

Further, the information processing device 4 may provide the contractor with the first usage information associated with the installation position information of the massage machine 2 together with the installation proposal information. For example, when the layout of the massage machine 2 is changed, the information processing device 4 provides the contractor with the first usage information in each layout. That is, the information processing device 4 provides the contractor with the layout of the massage machine 2 and the first usage information in a time series.

In this case, the information processing device 4 stores the first usage information for each layout when the layout of the massage machine 2 is changed. In other words, the information processing device 4 stores the first usage information for the layout in chronological order.

As a result, the contractor can install the massage machine 2 while confirming the operating rate of each layout of the massage machine 2 and comparing the first usage information for each layout.

Further, the massage machine management device 3 acquires base station information in short-range wireless communication such as Wi-Fi, and determines the position of the massage machine management device 3, that is, the installation position of the massage machine 2 based on the base station information. It may be detected. Further, the massage machine management device 3 may detect the installation position of the massage machine 2 by using a GPS sensor or the like. That is, the massage machine management device 3 may generate installation position information of the massage machine 2.

The generated installation position information of the massage machine 2 is associated with the device ID and transmitted to the information processing device 4 via the communication unit 30. Then, the information processing device 4 stores the acquired installation position information of the massage machine 2.

As a result, the information processing device 4 can automatically store the installation position information of the massage machine 2 by the input of the contractor or the like. Therefore, when the massage machine 2 is newly installed or the installation position of the massage machine 2 is changed, it is possible to save the contractor and the like from the trouble of inputting the installation position information of the massage machine 2.

Further, the massage machine management device 3 acquires the operating time of each actuator used when performing each massage operation in the massage machine 2, for example, a motor or a pump, and uses the operating time of each actuator as the device ID. It may be linked and transmitted to the information processing device 4.

The information processing device 4 stores the acquired operating time of each actuator in association with the device ID. The information processing device 4 generates a life prediction list based on the stored operating time of each actuator. Then, the information processing device 4 transmits the actuator whose life is approaching to the contractor terminal 5. That is, the information processing device 4 can notify the contractor of the actuator replacement time based on the operating time of each actuator of the massage machine 2.

When the massage machine 2 fails, the massage machine management device 3 may generate error information about the location where the failure has occurred, link the error information to the device ID, and transmit the error information to the information processing device 4. Then, the information processing device 4 transmits error information to the contractor of the massage machine 2 in which the failure has occurred based on the device ID. As a result, the contractor can know the failure of the massage machine 2 at an early stage.

Further, the information processing device 4 generates a massage machine 2 recommended to be used by the user among the massage machines 2 that can be used by the user as usage proposal information together with the recommended massage course, and proposes the generated usage proposal information to the user. You may.

For example, among the massage machines 2 that can be used by the user, the information processing device 4 proposes to the user a massage course that the user has used in the past or a massage machine 2 that is equipped with a corresponding course as usage proposal information together with a recommended massage course. To do.

As a result, when there are a plurality of available massage machines 2, the user can receive a massage by the massage course used in the past or the massage machine 2 equipped with the corresponding course.

Further, the information processing device 4 may generate usage proposal information according to the result of an inquiry to the user and provide the generated usage proposal information to the user. The inquiry to the user is executed by the massage machine management device 3 and the user terminal 6, and the inquiry result is transmitted to the information processing device 4.

As a result, the user can obtain usage suggestion information suitable for the current physical condition and can receive a massage suitable for the current physical condition.

Further, the information processing device 4 may provide usage instruction information of the massage machine 2 based on the user ID and the third usage information or the fourth usage information. The usage instruction information is information that proposes a healthy usage method of the massage machine 2. For example, the information processing device 4 calls attention to reduce the frequency of use of the massage machine 2 when the user uses the massage by the massage machine 2 too much. As a result, the user can use the massage machine 2 in a healthier manner.

Further, the massage machine management system 1 may give points that enable the massage machine 2 to be used free of charge to a user who frequently uses the massage machine 2. For example, the massage machine management system 1 gives points according to the number of times the massage machine 2 is used. The points are associated with the user ID. As a result, the user can be encouraged to use the massage machine 2.

Further, the massage machine management system 1 may allow the user who purchased the massage machine 2 to use at least a part of the massage machine 2 installed in the general facility free of charge. For example, when a user ID is given to the user who purchased the massage machine 2 and the massage machine management device 3 authenticates the user ID, the user can use the massage machine 2 free of charge. The number of times the massage machine 2 can be used free of charge may be limited. For example, the massage machine 2 may be used free of charge several times a month. As a result, the user can be motivated to purchase the massage machine 2.

Further, the massage machine management device 3 may display an advertisement on the display device 22 during the usable time of the massage machine 2. Further, the massage machine management device 3 may display the questionnaire on the display device 22 during the usable time of the massage machine 2. As a result, the contractor can obtain the display fee from the advertiser and the survey fee from the questionnaire requester. In addition, the user can spend the usable time including the massage operation time without getting tired. Therefore, the user's satisfaction can be improved.

In addition, the massage machine management device 3 may display the content related to health as an advertisement or a questionnaire. This can raise the user's health consciousness.

If the user responds to the questionnaire, the usable time may be extended. As a result, the response rate to the questionnaire can be increased, and a large amount of survey fees can be obtained from the questionnaire client. In addition, the user's satisfaction can be improved by extending the usable time. By extending the usable time, the display time of the advertisement displayed on the display device 22 becomes longer, and it becomes possible to obtain a large amount of the advertisement fee.

Further, the massage machine 2 or the massage machine management device 3 may display a code that can be read by the user terminal 6, for example, a QR code (registered trademark). By reading the code on the user terminal 6, the user can download the application and receive the above-mentioned usage proposal information. Further, the user ID may be assigned by the user reading the code with the user terminal 6.

As a result, the user can obtain the usage proposal information by a simple operation, and the user's satisfaction can be improved. In addition, it is possible to encourage many users to use the massage machine 2.

Further, the massage machine management device 3 may have a configuration in which the use course of the massage machine 2 is not acquired as the second usage information of the massage machine 2. That is, the massage machine management device 3 may acquire only the date and time of use of the massage machine 2 and the operating time. Even with such a massage machine management device 3, it is possible to provide the above-mentioned usage proposal information and manage the usable time.

The massage machine management system 1 can also be applied in combination with the above modified examples. Further, only a part of the above-mentioned massage machine management system 1 may be implemented.

Further, the massage machine management device 3, the information processing device 4, the contractor terminal 5, and the user terminal 6 are provided with a computer-readable recording medium in which a program for realizing the above processing is recorded. The CPU can execute the above-mentioned process by reading the program recorded on the recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium is a semiconductor memory such as the above-mentioned ROM, a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, or the like.

1 Massager management system 2 Massager 3 Massager management device 4 Information processing device 5 Contractor terminal 6 User terminal 21 Charging device 22 Display device 23 Display unit 32 1st control unit 33 2nd control unit 34 3rd control unit 41 1 Storage unit 42 1st control unit 43 2nd storage unit 44 2nd control unit 320 Acquisition unit 321 Setting unit 323 Management unit (notification unit)
400 Usage information DB
410 Acquisition unit 412 Generation unit 413 Providing unit 420 Usage result DB
421 User usage information DB
422 General usage information DB
430 Acquisition unit 434 Generation unit 435 Providing unit

Claims (10)

A generator that generates massage machine installation proposal information based on massage machine usage information,
An information processing device including a providing unit that provides the installation proposal information to a contractor. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the generation unit generates the installation proposal information based on the installation position information of the massage machine and the usage information. The information processing device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the generation unit generates a recommended model for installing a massage machine as the installation proposal information. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the generation unit generates a recommended area for installing a massage machine as the installation proposal information. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the generation unit generates a recommended layout for installing a massage machine as the installation proposal information. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the generation unit generates a recommended installation orientation of the massage machine as the installation proposal information. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the providing unit provides the usage information together with the installation proposal information to the contractor. The information processing device according to claim 7, wherein the providing unit provides the usage information associated with the installation position information of the massage machine to the contractor. A generation process that generates massage machine installation proposal information based on massage machine usage information,
An information processing method characterized by having a providing process of providing the installation proposal information to a contractor. The acquisition procedure to acquire the massage machine installation proposal information generated based on the massage machine usage information, and
A display program characterized by having a computer execute a display procedure for displaying the installation proposal information.

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