JP3943518B2 - Bathroom condition management system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a system for managing the state of a bathroom.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Bathing occupies an important position in the life time not only from the viewpoint of body cleanliness but also from the viewpoint of mental and physical relaxation, and various products are offered from the viewpoint of realizing a more comfortable bathroom state .
[0003]
For example, a bathroom air conditioner that adjusts an air condition such as a bathroom temperature (air blowing temperature) and an air flow rate is provided (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, video devices and audio devices that provide video and audio content in the bathroom are provided. Furthermore, bathing agents that give color and fragrance to bathtub water and fragrances that bring fragrance into the bathroom are provided.
[0004]
A user spends bathing time in a bathroom state constituted by elements such as the air condition and video content by setting the air condition of the bathroom adjusted by the bathroom air conditioner and the video content provided by the video device. be able to.
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
  JP 2002-333204 A
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, conventionally, as described below, elements such as bathroom air condition, hot water temperature, and video content have not been adjusted in consideration of the influence of weather conditions on the mind and body of the user.
[0007]
That is, according to the knowledge obtained by the present inventor, the weather conditions such as temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure have some influence on the user's mind and body, and the user can feel comfortable according to the mind and body condition. The state changes.
[0008]
For example, in response to a weather condition in which both temperature and humidity are very high, the user has a feeling that he / she wants to escape from the weather condition and tends to feel comfortable in a bathroom where he can feel a refreshing feeling. Further, in response to weather conditions in which both air temperature and atmospheric pressure are low, users tend to desire a bathroom state in which each joint of the body learns and feels painful and can have such effects as to reduce the sluggishness.
[0009]
However, conventionally, elements such as the air condition of the bathroom, hot water temperature, and video content have not been adjusted in consideration of the influence of the weather condition on the mind and body of the user as described above. For this reason, the user himself / herself adjusts elements such as air condition and hot water temperature, but the bathroom condition finally constituted by the elements is suitable for the mind and body of the user who is affected by the weather condition. In some cases, the user may feel uncomfortable.
[0010]
Therefore, the present invention solves the problem by providing a system in which elements constituting a bathroom state can be adjusted so as to have a positive influence on the user's mind and body in consideration of the influence of the weather condition on the user's mind and body. Let it be an issue.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
To solve the above problemsFirstThe bathroom state management system of the invention is a correspondence relationship between the weather state recognition means for recognizing the weather state and the adjustment mode of the elements constituting the weather state and the bathroom state.(Hereafter, referred to as “first correspondence” as appropriate)In recognition of theFirstFollow the correspondence,TheRecognized by weather condition recognition meansTheRespond to weather conditionsTheFirst recognition means for recognizing an adjustment mode of an element;TheRecognized by the first recognition meansTheElement adjusting means for adjusting the element according to the element adjustment mode;The setting operation means having a setting operation function of the adjustment mode of the element by the element adjustment means, the first correspondence relationship is set through the weather condition recognized by the weather condition recognition means, and the operation of the setting operation means. Furthermore, the correspondence correction means for correcting the first correspondence so as to approach the correspondence with the adjustment mode of the element, and the fixed correspondence between the adjustment mode of the element constituting the bathroom state and the bathing method (hereinafter, Second recognition means for recognizing the bathing method corresponding to the adjustment mode of the element recognized by the first recognition means in accordance with the second correspondence relation. Providing information on the bathing method recognized by the second recognition means to the bathroom or a space communicating with the bathroom. 1 Information provision meansIt is characterized by having.
[0012]
Bathroom state management system of the first inventionAccording to the first recognition meansFirst correspondenceAccording to the (correspondence relationship between the weather condition and the element adjustment mode), the element adjustment mode corresponding to the weather condition recognized by the weather condition recognition unit is recognized by the first recognition unit. Moreover, according to the adjustment mode of the element which comprises the bathroom state recognized by the 1st recognition means, the said element is adjusted by the element adjustment means.
[0013]
Therefore, it is recognized by the first recognition means.FirstThe correspondence is set by considering the influence of weather conditions on the user's mind and body by experts, etc., so that the elements that make up the bathroom state are adjusted so that the user's mind and body are positively affected. sell.
[0014]
The weather condition recognized by the weather condition recognition means includes the past weather condition and the predicted future weather condition in addition to the current weather condition.
[0015]
Also,The adjustment mode of the elements constituting the bathroom state can be set (changed) through the operation of the setting operation means by the user. Therefore, when an element that is automatically adjusted according to the weather condition recognized by the weather condition recognition unit does not match the user's preference, the adjustment mode of the element can be changed to match the user's preference.
[0016]
further,When the adjustment mode of the element according to the weather condition is changed through the operation of the setting operation means by the user,The first correspondenceTo approach the correspondence between the changed weather conditions and element adjustment modesFirstThe correspondence is corrected by the correspondence correction means. Further, when the weather condition is recognized by the weather condition recognition unit thereafter, the element is adjusted by the element adjustment unit according to the corrected correspondence.
[0017]
After correctionFirstSince the correspondence relationship reflects the preference and the like of the user who has operated the setting operation means, the components of the bathroom state can be adjusted according to the corrected correspondence relationship so as to match the preference of the user.
[0018]
Also,Recognized by the second recognition meansSecond correspondenceAccording to the (correspondence between the element adjustment mode and the bathing method), the first information providing unit provides the user with information on the bathing method corresponding to the element adjustment mode recognized by the first recognition unit.
[0019]
Recognized by the second recognition meansSecondBy setting the correspondence relationship by an expert such as a doctor, information on an appropriate bathing method can be provided to the user from the viewpoint of maintaining and promoting the health of the user according to the adjustment mode of the element. Thereby, in the bathroom state realized by considering the influence of the weather condition on the mind and body of the user as described above, the user can spend bathing time so as to maintain health and the like.
[0020]
Also,SecondThe bathroom state management system of the inventionIn the bathroom state management system of the first invention,Information on weather conditions recognized by the weather condition recognition meansSaidBathroom orSaidIt has the 2nd information provision means provided to the space connected to a bathroom, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.
[0021]
Bathroom condition management system of the second inventionAccording to the above, the second information providing means provides the user with information on the present, past and predicted future weather conditions. Therefore, the user is informed of the weather condition and the adjustment mode of the element.FirstRecognize correspondence andFirstThe interest in the recognition of the correspondence relationship and the attraction for using the bathroom state management system of the present invention can be learned.
[0022]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiment of the bathroom state management system of this invention is described using drawing.
[0023]
First, the structure of the bathroom state management system in one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
[0024]
In addition to the home server 100 and the bathroom remote controller 104, the system includes a hot water supply device 210 as an “element adjusting unit”, a medicine mixing device 220, a bathroom air conditioner 230, a bathroom lighting device 240, a video device 250, and an audio device 260.
[0025]
The home server 100 includes a weather condition recognition unit 102, a first recognition unit 110, a first storage device 112, a correspondence relationship correction unit 114, a second recognition unit 120, a second storage device 122, and an element adjustment processing unit. 130, a video content management unit 132, and an audio content management unit 134.
[0026]
The meteorological state recognition unit 102 is a thermometer, hygrometer, barometer, rainfall meter, anemometer (not shown) or the like (not shown) installed in the vicinity of the bathroom, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, rainfall, wind direction, wind speed, etc. Recognize (weather conditions).
[0027]
The first recognizing unit 110 is configured with the weather condition of the area and the adjustment mode of the elements constituting the bathroom condition.First“Correspondence” is read from the first storage device 112. The first recognition unit 110 reads the first storage device 112FirstAccording to the correspondence relationship, the adjustment mode of the elements (described later) constituting the bathroom corresponding to the weather condition recognized by the weather condition recognition unit 102 is recognized. Stored by the first storage device 112FirstThe correspondence is set in such a way that the influence of weather elements on the mind and body of the user is taken into consideration by experts such as psychiatrists and researchers in the field.
[0028]
The correspondence correction unit 114 isThe first correspondence stored in the first storage device isThe correspondence between the weather element measured by the weather element measurement unit 102 and the adjustment mode of the element set through the operation of the bathroom remote controller (first setting operation means) 104 is approached.ConcernedThe first correspondence relationship is corrected.
[0029]
The second recognizing unit 120 is configured with the adjustment mode of the elements constituting the bathroom state and the bathing method.Second“Correspondence” is read from the second storage device 122. The second recognition unit 120 recognizes the bathing method according to the adjustment mode of the element recognized by the first recognition unit 110 according to the correspondence read from the second storage device 122. The correspondence stored and held by the second storage device 122 is set by a specialist such as a doctor in consideration of maintaining and improving the health of the bather.
[0030]
The element adjustment processing unit (element adjustment means) 130 sends an adjustment instruction signal according to the adjustment mode of the element recognized by the first recognition unit 110 from the home server 100 to the hot water supply device 210, the medicine mixing device 220, the bathroom air conditioner 230, and Transmit to the bathroom lighting device 240. In addition, the element adjustment processing unit 130 extracts the video content corresponding to the recognition by the first recognition unit 110 from the video content management unit 132 and downloads it from the home server 100 to the video device 250. Furthermore, the element adjustment processing unit 130 extracts the acoustic content corresponding to the recognition by the first recognition unit 110 from the acoustic content management unit 134 and downloads it from the home server 100 to the acoustic device 260.
[0031]
The bathroom remote control 104 includes a liquid crystal panel 106. The home server 100 displays information on the bathing method recognized by the second recognition unit 120 on the liquid crystal panel 106 as the “first information providing means” of the present invention. Further, the home server 100 displays information (weather information) on the weather condition recognized by the weather condition recognition unit 102 as the “second information providing means” of the present invention on the liquid crystal panel 106.
[0032]
Furthermore, the bathroom remote control 104 can be operated in a touch panel manner on the liquid crystal panel 106, and has a setting operation function of an element adjustment mode as the “setting operation means” of the present invention.
[0033]
The hot water supply apparatus 210 supplies hot water to the bathtub 212 and also supplies hot water to the bathroom via a currant 214 and a shower 216 provided in the bathroom. The hot water supply apparatus 210 adjusts the temperature, amount, etc. of hot water supplied to the bathroom according to the adjustment instruction signal transmitted from the home server 100. When the hot water supply apparatus 210 has a memorial function, the memorial temperature is adjusted according to the adjustment instruction signal.
[0034]
The medicine mixing device 220 mixes the medicine into the hot water supplied to the bathroom by the hot water supply device 210. Further, the medicine mixing device 220 adjusts the kind of medicine, the amount of mixture, and the like according to the adjustment instruction signal transmitted from the home server 100.
[0035]
Although not shown, the drug mixing device 220 includes a storage container that stores a plurality of types of liquid (or powdered) drugs such as bathing agents and fragrances for each type. Each storage container is connected to a mixing chamber via a primary drug tube provided with a solenoid valve, and each drug whose flow rate is adjusted by opening and closing the solenoid valve is mixed in the mixing chamber. The mixing chamber is a secondary drug. The pipe is connected to a hot water / water supply pipe 218 extending from the hot water supply apparatus 210 to the bathroom.
[0036]
In accordance with the adjustment instruction signal transmitted from the home server 100, the bathroom air conditioner 230 determines the air condition of the bathroom, such as the temperature of the air blown into the bathroom (and thus the temperature of the bathroom), the amount of air blown into the bathroom, the direction of air flow, and the amount of ventilation in the bathroom. Adjust.
[0037]
The bathroom lighting device 240 adjusts the brightness and color of the bathroom lighting according to the adjustment instruction signal transmitted from the home server 100.
[0038]
The video device 250 provides the video content downloaded from the home server 100 to the bathroom.
[0039]
The audio device 260 provides video content downloaded from the home server 100 to the bathroom.
[0040]
Next, functions of the bathroom state management system according to an embodiment of the present invention having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIG.
[0041]
First, the weather condition recognition unit 102 recognizes weather conditions such as temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure at the timing when the bathroom remote controller 104 is turned ON by the user (FIG. 2 / s1). At this time, the home server 100 displays (provides) information about the weather condition to the user through the liquid crystal panel 106 of the bathroom remote controller 104 (FIG. 2 / s2).
[0042]
Next, the first recognition unit 110First correspondence(Correspondence relationship between the weather condition and the adjustment mode of the elements constituting the bathroom condition) is read from the first storage device 112. In addition, the first recognition unit 110FirstAccording to the correspondence, the “element adjustment mode” corresponding to the weather condition recognized by the weather condition recognition unit 102 is recognized (FIG. 2 / s3).
[0043]
Subsequently, the elements constituting the bathroom state are respectively adjusted according to the adjustment mode recognized by the first recognition unit 110 (FIG. 2 / s4).
[0044]
Specifically, the element adjustment processing unit 130 transmits an adjustment instruction signal corresponding to the adjustment mode from the home server 100 to the hot water supply apparatus 210, and the temperature of hot water supplied from the hot water supply apparatus 210 to the bathtub 212 according to the signal. The amount and temperature of the hot water supplied to the bathroom through the currant 214 and the shower 216, and the time variation thereof are adjusted. When the bathtub 212 has a jet bath function, the supply amount, supply mode, and the like of the jet bubbles to the bathtub 212 may be controlled.
[0045]
The element adjustment processing unit 130 transmits an adjustment instruction signal corresponding to the adjustment mode from the home server 100 to the drug mixing device 220, and the type of drug mixed in the hot water supplied to the bathroom by the drug mixing device 220. The quantity and these time variations are controlled.
[0046]
Further, the element adjustment processing unit 130 transmits an adjustment instruction signal corresponding to the adjustment mode from the home server 100 to the bathroom air conditioner 230, and the bathroom air conditioner 230 sends the air temperature, the air volume, the air volume of the bathroom to the bathroom, And these time variations are adjusted.
[0047]
In addition, the element adjustment processing unit 130 transmits an adjustment instruction signal according to the adjustment mode from the home server 100 to the bathroom lighting device 240. In response to the adjustment instruction signal, the bathroom lighting device 240 adjusts the brightness, color tone, and temporal change of the lighting in the bathroom.
[0048]
Furthermore, among the video content managed by the video content management unit 132, the video content corresponding to the adjustment mode is downloaded from the home server 100 to the video device 250 by the element adjustment processing unit 130, and the video content is downloaded to the video device. 250 is provided to the bathroom.
[0049]
In addition, among the audio content managed by the audio content management unit 134, the audio content corresponding to the adjustment mode is downloaded from the home server 100 to the audio device 260 by the element adjustment processing unit 130, and the audio content is transmitted to the audio device. 260 is provided to the bathroom.
[0050]
Subsequently, the bathroom remote controller 104 determines whether or not the element adjustment mode has been changed through the operation of the bathroom remote controller 104 by the user (FIG. 2 / s5). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the temperature of hot water provided to the bathtub 212 has been changed from 40 ° C. to 42 ° C. through the operation of the bathroom remote controller 104 by the user.
[0051]
Here, when there is a change in the element adjustment mode (FIG. 2 / s5... YES), the elements constituting the bathroom state are adjusted according to the changed adjustment mode (FIG. 2 / s6).
[0052]
In this case, the correspondence correction unit 114 corrects the correspondence stored and held in the first storage device 112 so as to approximate the correspondence between the changed adjustment mode and the weather state (FIG. 2). / S7).
[0053]
For example, the hot water temperature of the bathtub 212 is adjusted to 40 ° C. corresponding to the weather condition of 25 ° C.The firstWhen the correspondence is stored in the first storage device 112 and the hot water temperature is changed to 42 ° C. through the operation of the bathroom remote controller 104 by the user, the correspondence correction unit 114The firstCorrespondence relationship is that the hot water temperature is adjusted to 42 ° C corresponding to the temperature 25 ° C.FirstThe correspondence can be corrected.
[0054]
In this case, the correspondence correction unit 114The firstCorresponding correspondence is that the hot water temperature is adjusted to an intermediate temperature (such as 41 ° C.) between the original adjustment temperature (40 ° C.) and the user set temperature (42 ° C.) corresponding to the weather condition of an air temperature of 25 ° C. The relationship may be corrected.
[0055]
After that, when the hot water temperature is changed to 42 ° C. through the operation of the bathroom remote controller 104 by the user in the same weather condition where the temperature is 25 ° C., the correspondence correction unit 114FirstCorrespondence is said that the hot water temperature is adjusted to “42 ° C.” corresponding to an air temperature of 25 ° C.FirstYou may correct | amend so that a correspondence may be approximated. On the other hand, when there is no change setting thereafter, the correspondence correction unit 114FirstCorrespondence is said that the hot water temperature is adjusted to “40 ° C.” corresponding to an air temperature of 25 ° C.The firstYou may correct | amend so that a correspondence may be approximated.
[0056]
Further, when the temperature is set multiple times by the user in the same weather condition, the correspondence correction unit 114FirstCorresponding relationship corresponds to the weather condition, hot water temperature is adjusted to "average temperature" of multiple set temperatureThe firstYou may correct | amend so that a correspondence may be approximated.
[0057]
For example, in a weather condition where the temperature is 25 ° C., the user sets the hot water temperature to 42 ° C. for the first time, the hot water temperature is set to 41 ° C. for the second time, and the latest set average temperature is 41.2 ° C. In this case, the correspondence correction unit 114 corrects the latest correspondence so as to approach the correspondence that the hot water temperature is adjusted to the average temperature (41.2 ° C.) corresponding to the weather condition of the temperature 25 ° C. May be.
[0058]
Subsequently, by the second recognition unit 120Second correspondence(Correspondence between element adjustment mode and bathing method) is read from the second storage device 122. Then, the second recognition unit 120SecondIn accordance with the correspondence, the bathing method corresponding to the adjustment mode of the element recognized by the first recognition unit 110 is recognized (FIG. 2 / s8).
[0059]
Correspondingly, information on bathing methods such as “Notes about bathing, hot water is hot, so it is recommended to repeat the cycle of getting out of hot water every 10 minutes and resting for 5 minutes” is given to the user. Provided (FIG. 2 / s9).
[0060]
In addition, when there is no change in the adjustment mode by the user (FIG. 2 / s5... NO), recognition of the bathing method corresponding to the element adjustment mode (FIG. 2 / s8) and provision of information regarding the bathing method to the user. (FIG. 2 / s9) is executed.
[0061]
Based on the time measured by a timer (not shown), the message “Let's get out of the hot water” is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 106 after 10 minutes have elapsed from the bathing, and the message “Let's soak in hot water” is displayed after another 5 minutes. Information regarding the bathing method such as being displayed on the liquid crystal panel 106 may be provided sequentially. In addition to providing visual information through the liquid crystal panel 106, auditory information can be provided through a sound generator (not shown) of the remote controller 104.
[0062]
According to the bathroom state management system in one embodiment of the present invention that exhibits the above function, the weather state recognized by the first recognition unit 110 and the adjustment mode of the elementsFirstAccording to the “correspondence relationship”, the adjustment mode of the element corresponding to the weather condition recognized by the weather condition recognition unit 102 is recognized by the first recognition unit 110 (FIG. 2 / s3).reference). Further, according to the adjustment mode of the elements constituting the bathroom state recognized by the first recognition unit 110, the elements are adjusted by the element adjustment processing unit 130 (FIG. 2 / s4).reference). In addition, the memory stored in the first storage device 112 as described above.FirstThe correspondence is set by an expert or the like in consideration of the influence of weather conditions on the user's mind and body. Therefore, the elements constituting the bathroom state can be adjusted so that the user's mind and body are positively affected.
[0063]
For example, in response to a weather condition in which both temperature and humidity are very high, the user has a feeling that he / she wants to escape from the weather condition and tends to feel comfortable in a bathroom where he can feel a refreshing feeling. Further, in response to weather conditions in which both air temperature and atmospheric pressure are low, users tend to desire a bathroom state in which each joint of the body feels sluggish and painful, and has an effect that can reduce such sluggishness.
[0064]
According to the bathroom state management system, factors such as the air condition of the bathroom, hot water temperature, and video content can be adjusted in such a way that the influence of the weather condition on the mind and body of the user is taken into consideration (FIG. 2 / s4).reference). For example, a bathing agent (medicine) having a scent of jasmine is mixed into hot water in the bathtub 212 by the chemical mixing device 220 so that the user can feel a refreshing feeling. Further, the cool air dried by the bathroom air conditioner 230 is supplied to the bathroom. Furthermore, video content that reflects a cold region (Arctic) and an animal (penguin) living there is provided to the bathroom through the video device 250. Also, a bathing agent having a medicinal effect that relieves pain in the user's joint is mixed into the hot water of the bathtub 212 by the drug mixing device 220.
[0065]
For this reason, the bathroom state finally comprised by the said element shall be adapted to the mind and body of the user who was influenced by the weather condition, and can make the said user feel comfortable.
[0066]
Moreover, the adjustment mode of the elements constituting the bathroom state can be set (changed) through the operation of the bathroom remote controller (setting operation means) 104 by the user (see FIG. 2 / s5). Therefore, when an element such as hot water temperature that is automatically adjusted according to the weather condition recognized by the weather condition recognition unit 102 does not match the user's preference, the adjustment mode of the element is changed to match the user's preference. sell.
[0067]
For example, when the hot water temperature automatically adjusted as described above is 40 ° C. and the user desires hot water, the hot water temperature can be changed to 42 ° C. through the operation of the bathroom remote controller 104.
[0068]
Furthermore, when the adjustment mode of the element according to the weather condition is changed through the operation of the bathroom remote controller 104 by the user (FIG. 2 / s5... YES), the correspondence relationship between the changed weather condition and the element adjustment mode is obtained. The correspondence relationship before the change stored and held by the first storage device 112 is corrected by the correspondence correction unit 114 so as to approach (match) (see FIG. 2 / s7).reference). Further, when the weather condition is recognized by the weather condition recognition unit thereafter, the element is adjusted by the element adjustment unit according to the corrected correspondence.
[0069]
Since the correspondence relationship after the correction reflects the preference of the user who has operated the bathroom remote control 104, the components of the bathroom state are adjusted according to the correspondence relationship after the correction so as to match the preference of the user. sell.
[0070]
In addition, according to the correspondence between the adjustment mode of the element recognized by the second recognition unit 120 and the bathing method, information on the bathing method corresponding to the adjustment mode of the element recognized by the first recognition unit 110 is displayed on the home server (first server). 1 information providing means) 100 is provided to the user through the bathroom remote control 104 (FIG. 2 / s9).reference). As described above, the correspondence relationship stored in the second storage device 122 is set by an expert such as a doctor.
[0071]
Therefore, according to the adjustment mode of the element, information on a proper bathing method can be provided to the user from the viewpoint of maintaining and promoting the health of the user. Thereby, the said user can be made to spend bathing time so that a health maintenance etc. can be aimed at in the bathroom state implement | achieved in consideration of the influence which a weather condition has on a user's mind and body as mentioned above.
[0072]
For example, when the temperature of the hot water in the bathtub 212 is adjusted to be hot (43 ° C.), as described above, the hot water is hot, so let ’s get out of the hot water after a minute. Information on a proper bathing method from the viewpoint of maintaining health can be provided to the user.
[0073]
Further, the home server 100 (second information providing means) provides the user with information on the current and past future weather conditions through the bathroom remote controller 104 (FIG. 2 / s2).reference). Therefore, it is possible to make the user recognize the correspondence between the weather condition and the element adjustment mode, and to learn the interest in the recognition of the correspondence, and further the attraction for using the bathroom state management system of the present invention.
[0074]
Furthermore, the bathroom state which suits a user's wide preference can be implement | achieved by giving width | variety to the adjustment aspect of multiple elements (a)-(f).
[0075]
For example, (a) hot water supplied to the bathroom and (c) the adjustment of the air condition of the bathroom are controlled, so that the movement, sound, temperature, etc. of hot water and mist supplied to the bathroom change. And through the vision, it is possible to make the user who is taking a bath feel a favorable effect such as a relaxation effect through hearing and bodily sensation.
[0076]
In addition, (b) by adjusting the type of the drug mixed in the hot and cold water, the relaxation effect and the like can be realized by the user taking a bath through olfaction, vision, and bodily sensation based on the scent, color, and medicinal effect of the drug. .
[0077]
Furthermore, (d) the brightness and color of the lighting in the bathroom, and (e) the video content are adjusted, so that the user who is taking a bath can feel the relaxation effect through the visual sense.
[0078]
In addition, (f) the acoustic content is adjusted, so that the user who is taking a bath can feel the relaxation effect through hearing.
[0079]
Through bathing in a bathroom state constituted by a plurality of elements whose adjustment modes are controlled according to weather conditions, it is possible to make the user feel a favorable effect through visual, auditory, and bodily sensations, and by extension, the appeal of this system.
[0080]
In the above embodiment, the meteorological condition is recognized by the meteorological condition recognition unit 110 by measuring the meteorological element using a thermometer or the like (not shown) (FIG. 2 s1). However, as another embodiment, the meteorological condition recognition unit 110 is used. May be recognized after the weather condition is downloaded from a server (not shown) managed by a weather observer to the home server 100 through a network such as the Internet.
[0081]
In the above-described embodiment, the first recognition unit 110 stores the weather condition and the element adjustment mode from the first storage device 112.First“Correspondence” is read out, but in another embodiment, the first recognition unit 110 sends the correspondence from the external server (not shown) to the home server 100.FirstThe correspondence relationship may be recognized after being downloaded through a network such as the Internet.
[0082]
Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the second recognition unit 120 “adjusts the elements from the first storage device 122 and the bathing method”.Second“Correspondence” is read out, but as another embodiment, the first recognition unit 120 applies the correspondence from an external server (not shown) to the home server 100.SecondThe correspondence relationship may be recognized after being downloaded through a network such as the Internet.
[0083]
In the above embodiment, the video and audio content downloaded from the home server 100 are provided to the bathroom through the video device 250 and the audio device 260 (see FIG. 2 s4). As another embodiment, a recording medium such as a DVD or a CD is used. Content reproduced by a reproduction device or wirelessly / wired-broadcasted from a broadcasting station may be provided to the bathroom.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a bathroom state management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a functional explanatory diagram of a bathroom state management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Home server (1st information provision means, 2nd information provision means), 102 ... Weather condition recognition unit, 104 ... Bathroom remote control (setting operation means), 110 ... 1st recognition unit, 112 ... 1st memory | storage device, 114 Corresponding relationship correction unit, 120 Second recognition unit, 122 Second storage device, 130 Element adjustment processing unit, 132 Video content management unit, 134 Acoustic content management unit, 210 Hot water supply device, 220 Device 230 bathroom air conditioner 240 bathroom lighting device 250 image device 260 sound device

Claims (2)

A system for managing bathroom conditions,
Weather condition recognition means for recognizing weather conditions;
Correspondence between the regulatory aspect of the elements constituting the weather conditions and bathroom state (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as "first correspondence relationship".) Recognition In recognition of, in accordance with the first correspondence relationship, by the weather conditions recognizing means a first recognizing means for recognizing the regulatory aspects of the element corresponding to the weather conditions which is,
An element adjusting means for adjusting the elements in accordance with regulatory aspects of recognized the element by the first recognition unit,
The setting operation means having a setting operation function of the adjustment mode of the element by the element adjustment means, and the first correspondence relationship are set through the weather condition recognized by the weather condition recognition means and the operation of the setting operation means. Correspondence correction means for correcting the first correspondence so as to approach the correspondence with the adjustment mode of the element;
After recognizing the fixed correspondence between the adjustment mode of the elements constituting the bathroom state and the bathing method (hereinafter referred to as “second correspondence” as appropriate), the first recognition is made according to the second correspondence. Second recognition means for recognizing a bathing method corresponding to the adjustment mode of the element recognized by the means;
A bathroom state management system comprising: first information providing means for providing information relating to the bathing method recognized by the second recognition means to the bathroom or a space communicating with the bathroom. Claim 1 full state management system, wherein the information about the recognized weather conditions and a second information providing unit for providing a space communicating to the bathroom or the bath by the meteorological condition recognizing means.

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