JP3314508B2 - Sanitary washing toilet seat device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a sanitary washing toilet seat device for identifying a user and performing health management of the user and control according to the user.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional sanitary washing toilet seat device will be described with reference to a configuration diagram shown in FIG.

[0003] A conventional sanitary toilet seat device provided with a device for inputting personal information is installed on a stool 1 as shown in JP-A-3-191136 and uses hot water spouted from a washing nozzle 2. It is for cleaning the buttocks. Here, 3 is a tank, 4 is a controller, and 5 is a main body operation unit.

[0004] In the above-described configuration, cleaning control is performed according to personal preference by input information registered in advance in a card 7 such as a magnetic card or an IC card inserted from the card insertion slot 6 of the controller 4. .

[0005]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional configuration, the trouble of having to enter the toilet with the card 7 each time, the problem that the individual control cannot be performed without the card 7, and the problem that the card 7 is In such a case, there is a problem that the card 7 may be dropped into the toilet 1 to cause clogging of the toilet piping. In addition, sitting on the toilet seat 8 did not promote defecation.

[0006] The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and automatically identifies an individual user by using information of voice or sound waves generated in a toilet or a human body without using a card.
A first object is to simplify operation and prevent malfunctions and troubles. In addition to performing automatic control according to the user, the health management of the user is performed by storing the user's health information in the storage device.
The purpose is.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides the above first and second embodiments.
In order to achieve the object, the personal identification device for detecting the characteristics of the human body by sound waves to identify the user, the personal information detection device for grasping the health condition of the user, and the data of the detection device A readable / writable storage device and a control according to the user based on the personal information are provided, and health information of each individual is managed based on the personal information.

Then, an ultrasonic wave is generated in the human body from the user's buttocks by an ultrasonic wave receiving and oscillating device provided in the toilet seat, and the characteristics of the human body are reflected by the reflected ultrasonic waves reflected in the human body. A configuration was provided with a personal identification device that performs personal identification by measuring.

[0009] Further, a personal identification device for generating a sound wave in the toilet room and detecting a characteristic of a human body in the toilet room based on the echo characteristics of the sound wave to perform personal identification is provided.

[0010] Further, a sound wave generating means for generating a sound wave in the toilet, a sound wave sound receiving device for receiving the sound wave, and a characteristic of a user's hips are detected by a sound receiving signal of the sound wave sound receiving device. And a personal identification device for identifying the user.

[0011]

The present invention simplifies the operation of the present invention by automatically identifying an individual user by using the above-mentioned structure without using a card, based on sound characteristic information of voice and sound waves.
Malfunctions and troubles can be prevented. In addition to performing automatic control according to the user, it is possible to perform health management by storing the user's health information in the storage device.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A sanitary washing toilet seat apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

First, a first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 1, the sanitary washing toilet seat 9
Is a toilet seat 11 which is placed on a stool 10 and is heated to an appropriate temperature by an electric heater, and
The cleaning device 13 is composed of a washing device 13 for washing with hot water, a drying device 14 for drying the buttocks after washing, a deodorizing device 15 for eliminating the smell of defecation, and a heating device 17 for heating the toilet room 16. The controller 18 for operating these functions is installed on the wall surface of the toilet room, has a built-in microphone 19, and receives a user's voice. Then, as shown in FIG.
The operation is determined by the personal identification device 21 for identifying the user by the voice recognition device 20 and the user's voice based on the signal of the user, and the operation content is understood by the voice operation device 24, and the operation content is determined by the controller. The configuration is such that the signal is transmitted from the control circuit 22 to the main body control circuit 23. Further, the toilet seat 11 is provided with a body temperature measurement sensor 25 and a weight measurement sensor 26, and is provided with a detection device 27 for detecting personal information for grasping a user's health condition. Then, the personal information is stored in the storage device 28 from the main body control device 23 via the controller 22 and the previous health condition is displayed on the display device 29 every time the user uses the personal information. Here, 30, 31, and 32 are amplifiers, and 33, 34, and 35 are data input devices. The cleaning device 13, the drying device 14, the deodorizing device 15, the heating device 17 and the like, which are the main functions of the sanitary washing toilet seat, are omitted from the block diagram, but are connected to the main body control device 23 to be controlled.

With such a configuration, when the user gives an operation instruction to the controller 18 by voice, the controller 18 outputs the voice to the voice recognition device 20.
And identify who the user is. The voice recognition device 20 identifies a user by comparing the voice data of the person using the toilet in advance with data in the storage device 28 in which the voice data is stored. Then, an operation instruction is determined based on the same voice data, the operation is transmitted from the controller control circuit 22 to the main body control circuit 23, and the operation instructed by voice operates. Here, since the user is known, the vehicle is driven by a control method suitable for the user. For example, in the case of a cleaning operation, the operation is performed in a state where the user prefers the position of the nozzle, the cleaning intensity, the cleaning time, and the like. If the driving state is different from the preference, the user can operate the controller 18 or directly instruct by voice to adjust the state to his / her preference. Then, the preference is stored in the storage device 28 together with the user information, and when the user uses it next time, it is driven in the changed use state and always driven in the latest preference state.

The body temperature and weight data measured by the individual identification are stored in the storage device 28 and displayed on the display unit 29 each time the device is used. In the display, the previous data is displayed, but by operating it, it is also possible to graph past data and display it, so you can see at a glance how your physical condition is changing .

As described above, by instructing the operation by voice, the operation can be recognized at the same time as the operation is recognized, and the user can be identified by the voice to perform the driving control suitable for the user.
The simplicity of operation and the control for each individual can improve the comfort of use. By identifying the user by voice, a malfunction due to an incorrect use of the card or the like can be prevented.

Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Portions having the same structure and the same function as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, detailed description thereof will be omitted, and different portions will be mainly described.

As shown in FIG. 3, a seat switch 36 which reacts when a user sits on the toilet seat 11, and a sound generator which generates a sound when the seat switch 36 is turned on as a trigger. A speaker 37,
The microphone 37 is a sound receiving device that receives a sound after the speaker 37 generates sound, and the personal identification device 21 that identifies a user based on the sound receiving data of the microphone 19 is provided. Here, 38 is a toilet lid, and 39 is a speaker amplifier.

In such a configuration, when the user enters the toilet room, opens the toilet lid 38, and sits on the toilet seat 11, the toilet seat switch 36 is turned on, and it is determined that the user is going to use the main body control device. 23 recognizes. Then, according to a command from the main body control device 23, “Please say your name.” Is generated from the speaker 37. According to this instruction, the user pronounces his name. The generated sound is received by the microphone 19, and sound data is collected. Then, the collected sound data is compared with sound data of a name stored in advance to identify a user. Each operation is performed by a control method suitable for the user.

As described above, by instructing the user to sound by voice from the speaker 37, the user can speak the voice without fail, and the user can be identified from the voice. The user can be identified by voice, and driving control suitable for the user can be performed, and simplification of operability and improvement of comfort in use can be realized by individual control. In addition, control for starting personal recognition can be started by the seat switch, so that personal recognition can not be performed in the case of urination, so that control of the main body can be performed efficiently.

Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Portions having the same structure and the same function as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, detailed description thereof will be omitted, and different portions will be mainly described.

As shown in FIG. 6, an ultrasonic wave is generated in the human body from the user's buttocks 41 by the ultrasonic wave receiving and oscillating device 40 provided in the toilet seat 11, and the pelvis and the internal object in the human body, or Ultrasonic waves reflected by the change in acoustic impedance due to the skin are received by the ultrasonic wave receiving and oscillating device 40. Then, as shown in FIG. 7, a personal identification device 42 for measuring the characteristics of the human body based on the characteristics of the reflected wave and performing personal identification is provided. Then, a personal information detecting device 27 for grasping the user's health condition, a personal recognition device 42, and functions such as cleaning, drying, deodorizing, and heating of the sanitary washing toilet seat are determined according to the individual identified by personal recognition. And a storage device 28 from which the data of the detection device 27 can be read and written, and a display device 29 for displaying the personal information. Here, 48 is an ultrasonic generator, 49 is an ultrasonic receiver, and 50 and 51 are ultrasonic amplifiers.

In such a configuration, the reception waveform of the ultrasonic reflected wave is, as shown in FIG.
5 can be measured. Here, for example, assuming that the reflected wave 44 is a reflected wave reflected by the pelvis and the reflected wave 45 is a reflected wave reflected by the skin surface 47 of the thigh portion 46, the distance from the buttocks to the pelvis and the from the buttocks are considered. Since the distance to the thigh skin is different for each individual, the time difference between the reflected wave and the transmitted wave reflected by these is represented by t1, t.
By measuring 2, the user can be identified.

As described above, by automatically identifying the user by the ultrasonic waves, the user can perform the driving operation according to his / her preference only by sitting on the toilet seat and comfortably use the toilet. it can. In addition, since the user's own health information stored in the storage device is automatically displayed, the user's health condition can be checked every time the user uses the toilet. In addition, no audible sound is generated by performing the personal identification by the ultrasonic wave, and it is possible to protect the user's private without an external person knowing who is using it.

Next, the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
1 will be described. With the same structure as the third embodiment,
In addition, parts having the same function are denoted by the same reference numerals, detailed description is omitted, and different parts will be mainly described.

As shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, a speaker 53 as a sound wave generator provided in the controller 52
By generating sound waves in a plurality of directions in the toilet room, the echo characteristics of the sound waves are received by a microphone 54 as a sound receiving device provided in the controller 52, and the reflection time of the reflected wave and the presence or absence of reflection are checked. In this configuration, the sitting height of a person sitting on the toilet seat in the toilet room is measured. The personal identification device 55 that performs personal identification based on the sitting height is provided. Here, 56 is an amplifier, and 57 is a direction changing device for deflecting the sound wave generation direction of the speaker.

In such a configuration, the user is automatically identified based on the sitting height of the user sitting on the toilet seat,
Just by sitting on the toilet seat, the user performs the driving operation according to his / her preference and can comfortably use the toilet. Considering one family structure, usually, a structure such as a father, a mother, a brother, and a sister can be considered. Since the heights and the sitting heights are different at the same time, each user can be identified. At a minimum, it is possible to distinguish between an adult and a child, and the position of the nozzle of the washing machine function can be distinguished between an adult and a child. In addition, since the user's own health information stored in the storage device is automatically displayed, the user's health condition can be checked every time the user uses the toilet.

The measurement of sitting height by the generation of sound waves uses a sharp frequency such as an ultrasonic wave as a sound wave, and changes the emission direction at a specific angle. Thus, the sitting height can be measured based on the radiation angle and the presence or absence of a sound wave. That is, personal identification is possible by associating the radiation angle θ with the sitting height and the sitting height with the user.

As described above, by generating a sound wave in the toilet space, the user is automatically identified, so that the user can perform the driving operation according to his / her preference only by sitting on the toilet seat, and comfortably. You can stool. In addition, since the user's own health information stored in the storage device is automatically displayed, the user's health condition can be checked every time the user uses the toilet.

Next, a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Portions having the same structure and the same function as in the third embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, detailed description is omitted, and different portions will be mainly described.

As shown in FIG. 12, a loudspeaker 58 which is a sound wave generator for generating a sound wave in the toilet, a microphone 59 which is a sound wave sound receiving device for receiving the sound wave, and a sound receiving signal of the microphone 59 are used for the toilet. The apparatus is provided with a personal identification device 60 that measures the acoustic characteristics reverberating within 10 and detects the size of the user's buttocks 41 to identify the user.

In such a configuration, the sound emitted from the speaker 58 reverberates in the toilet 10, but the reverberation is gradually attenuated because the sound leaks from the opening 61 of the toilet seat 11.
Here, a person as large as an adult's butt 61 has the opening 6
2 is not small, the reverberation time becomes long. On the other hand, for a small person such as a child's butt 63, the opening becomes larger only at the hatched portion 64, and the reverberation time becomes longer. By utilizing such characteristics, the user can be identified. Here, 65 and 66 are amplifiers. In addition, it is possible to identify the user by utilizing the fact that the cavity resonance frequency in the toilet is changed due to the difference in the opening.

As described above, considering the family structure similar to that of the embodiment, since the size of each butt is different, each user can be identified. At a minimum, it is possible to distinguish between an adult and a child, and the position of the nozzle of the washing machine function can be distinguished between an adult and a child. By generating sound waves in the toilet space and automatically identifying the user, the user simply sits down on the toilet seat and performs the driving operation that suits his or her preference and comfortably uses the toilet. Can be. In addition, since the user's own health information stored in the storage device is automatically displayed, the user's health condition can be checked every time the user uses the toilet.

Next, a sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
6 will be described. With the same structure as the first embodiment,
In addition, parts having the same function are denoted by the same reference numerals, detailed description is omitted, and different parts will be mainly described.

As shown in FIG. 15, a plurality of vibrators 67 for vibrating the toilet seat 11 at a low frequency, and a plurality of
7 is provided on the circumference substantially along the shape of the toilet seat, and the configuration is such that vibration is concentrated and applied to the user's anus, thereby promoting constipation. Here, the frequency to be oscillated is gradually increased from 1 Hz to several tens of Hz, and when the frequency becomes a frequency that is convenient for the user, the stop switch 68 is used to set the frequency to a specific frequency. Instead of automatically increasing the frequency, the user may set the vibration frequency using a volume or the like. In order to apply vibration to the toilet seat 11, a vibrator may be provided on the toilet seat to directly vibrate, but vibration can be applied only locally. Therefore, by adopting a configuration utilizing the air pressure of the speaker 69 as shown in FIG. 16, the effect of promoting convenience can be improved. That is, a low frequency sound wave is generated in the cavity mat 70 having the toilet seat shape by the speaker 69. When the user sits on the mat 70, pressure is applied to the entire hips, and vibration can be effectively applied.

In such a configuration, by vibrating several Hz near the natural frequency of the human body to the anus in a concentrated manner, the muscles near the anus are vibrated, thereby facilitating the instinct. Further, by shifting the frequency, an effective frequency can be conveniently set by each individual, and the effect can be maximized. further,
Vibration can be applied to the entire buttocks by vibrating with pneumatic pressure, and the convenience can be efficiently promoted.

[0037]

As described above, the sanitary washing toilet seat device of the present invention can automatically identify a user individually by using voice and sound wave information generated in a toilet or a human body without using a card. Thus, the use operation can be simplified, and malfunctions and troubles can be prevented. In addition to performing automatic control according to the user, it is possible to perform health management by storing the user's health information in the storage device.
In addition, no audible sound is generated by performing the personal identification by the ultrasonic wave, and it is possible to protect the user's private without an external person knowing who is using it.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a sanitary washing toilet seat device according to a first embodiment of the present invention installed in a toilet.

FIG. 2 is a configuration block diagram of the apparatus.

FIG. 3 is a side view of a sanitary washing toilet seat showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a voice recognition operation of the apparatus.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the apparatus.

FIG. 6 is a side view of a sanitary washing toilet seat showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a characteristic diagram showing an operation principle of the apparatus.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of the apparatus.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a sanitary washing toilet seat device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention installed in a toilet.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing the operation principle of the device.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram of the apparatus.

FIG. 12 is a side view of a sanitary washing toilet seat showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a partial plan view of the same device.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram of the same device.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a sanitary washing toilet seat showing a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a sectional view of a toilet seat according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a conventional sanitary washing toilet seat.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 10 toilet bowl 11 toilet seat 16 toilet 20 voice recognition device 21, 42, 55, 60 personal identification device 24 voice operation device 27 detection device 28 storage device 36 seat switch 37, 53, 58 speakers (sound generation devices) 19, 38, 54, 59 Microphone (sound receiving device) 40 Ultrasonic receiving and oscillating device 41 Butt 67 Exciter

Continuation of the front page (56) References JP-A-5-125755 (JP, A) JP-A-5-313773 (JP, A) JP-A-61-105678 (JP, A) JP-A-62-75469 (JP) , U) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) E03D 9/00, 9/08 A47K 13/24

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. An ultrasonic wave receiving and oscillating device provided in a toilet seat generates an ultrasonic wave from a user's buttocks into a human body, and a characteristic of the human body is reflected by a reflected wave of the ultrasonic wave reflected in the human body. A personal identification device that performs personal identification by measuring, a personal information detection device for grasping the health condition of the user, a storage device that can read and write data of the detection device, and a user with the personal information. Equipped with a control device that performs appropriate control and manages individual health information based on personal information
Sanitary washing toilet seat device. 2. A sound wave generator for generating a sound wave in a toilet room, a sound receiving device for measuring a reverberation characteristic of the sound wave, and a characteristic of a human body entering the toilet room is detected by the reverberation characteristic to perform personal identification. With a personal identification device for performing, a detection device for personal information for grasping the health condition of the user, a storage device that can read and write data of the detection device, and control according to the user with the personal information A sanitary washing toilet seat device that is provided with a control device for performing and managing health information of each individual based on personal information. 3. A sound wave generating means for generating a sound wave in a toilet, a sound wave sound receiving device for receiving the sound wave, and a characteristic of a user's hips is detected by a sound receiving signal of the sound wave sound receiving device. A personal identification device for identifying a user, and a personal information detection device for grasping the health condition of the user, a storage device capable of reading and writing data of the detection device, and a user based on the personal information. performs control according to the control of managing health information for each individual based on personal information
A sanitary washing toilet seat device equipped with a device.