JP6129585B2 - Water treatment apparatus, communication system, information processing method, and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a server device, a water treatment device, a communication system, an information processing method, and a program, and in particular, a water treatment device for treating tap water, a server device connected to the water treatment device, a server device, and a water treatment device. And a program for controlling the server device or the water treatment apparatus.

  Conventionally, a system for watching an elderly person or the like is known. For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a lifestyle monitoring system as the above system.

  In the above life monitoring system, the information communication terminal of the monitored person automatically recognizes, for example, the life sound of the monitored person, the operation information of the home appliance by the monitored person, and the recognition result via the server device and the information communication network. To the supervisor. Thereby, the monitor can know the safety of the monitored person. Further, the information communication terminal of the monitored person automatically displays the information transmitted to the monitor by the standby application or the resident application of the information communication terminal on the standby screen. Furthermore, the information processing terminal accepts the input of the person to be monitored by a simple button operation or voice input, and notifies the supervisor of the received content through the information communication network.

JP 2005-196812 A

  In the life monitoring system of Patent Document 1, the information communication terminal of the monitored person each time the life sound or the like is detected (that is, every time it is detected that it is alive) Notification is made via the device and the information communication network. Therefore, the supervisor receives information based on the detection result (that is, information indicating that it is alive) one after another. Therefore, it is assumed that the observer sometimes feels troublesome in receiving information.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and the purpose of the present invention is to allow the monitor to receive predetermined information when it seems that a problem has occurred in the person being monitored. It is providing a server apparatus, a water treatment apparatus, a communication system, an information processing method, and a program.

  According to an aspect of the present invention, the server device is communicably connected to a water treatment device that treats tap water. The server device receives from the water treatment device the amount of tap water used by the user of the water treatment device to cause the water treatment device to process or the water amount information representing the amount of water according to the amount of the tap water. And a determination means for determining whether the amount of tap water used by the user satisfies a predetermined standard based on the water amount information, and that it is determined that the predetermined standard is not satisfied. And transmission means for transmitting predetermined information to a predetermined electronic device.

  Preferably, the determination unit determines whether or not the usage amount in the time period satisfies a predetermined standard for each predetermined time period.

  Preferably, the server device stores the water amount information in association with time information representing the time when the water is used, and a determination unit that determines each time zone based on the water amount information and the time information. Is further provided.

  Preferably, the determining means determines a predetermined reference for each predetermined time zone based on the water amount information.

Preferably, the predetermined criterion is that the daily water usage is not zero.
Preferably, the amount of water corresponding to the amount of tap water is the amount of electrolytic reduced water generated from tap water by the water treatment device.

  Preferably, the amount of tap water used by the user is the amount of tap water used to generate electrolytic reduced water in the water treatment apparatus.

  Preferably, the server device is connected to be able to communicate with a plurality of water treatment devices. The determining means determines whether or not the usage amount satisfies a predetermined standard for each water treatment device. A transmission means transmits predetermined information to the electronic device matched with every water treatment apparatus.

  When the other situation of this invention is followed, the water treatment apparatus is connected with the server apparatus so that communication is possible, and processes tap water. The water treatment device uses tap water used by the user based on the amount of tap water used by the user of the water treatment device or the amount of water according to the amount of the tap water to be processed by the water treatment device. Determining means for determining whether or not the usage amount of the computer satisfies a predetermined standard, and transmitting predetermined information to the server device based on the determination that the predetermined amount is not satisfied Transmitting means.

  Preferably, the determination unit determines whether or not the usage amount in the time period satisfies a predetermined standard for each predetermined time period.

  Preferably, the transmission means further transmits water amount information to the server device. The water treatment device further includes receiving means for receiving, from the server device, time zone information representing each predetermined time zone determined by the server device based on the water amount information.

  Preferably, the predetermined reference is determined for each predetermined time period in the server device.

Preferably, the predetermined criterion is that the daily water usage is not zero.
Preferably, the water treatment apparatus has a function of generating electrolytic reduced water from tap water. The amount of water corresponding to the amount of tap water is the amount of electrolytic reduced water.

  Preferably, the water treatment apparatus has a function of generating electrolytic reduced water from tap water. The amount of tap water used by the user is the amount of tap water used to generate electrolytic reduced water.

  When the further another situation of this invention is followed, a communication system is provided with the water treatment apparatus which processes tap water, and the server apparatus connected to the water treatment apparatus so that communication was possible. The water treatment device transmits water amount information representing the amount of tap water used by the user of the water treatment device or the amount of water corresponding to the amount of the tap water to be processed by the water treatment device to the server device. The server device acquires water amount information from the water treatment device. Based on the water amount information, the server device determines whether the amount of tap water used by the user satisfies a predetermined standard. The server device transmits predetermined information to a predetermined electronic device based on the determination that the predetermined standard is not satisfied.

  When the further another situation of this invention is followed, a communication system is provided with the water treatment apparatus which processes tap water, and the server apparatus connected to the water treatment apparatus so that communication was possible. The water treatment device uses tap water used by the user based on the amount of tap water used by the user of the water treatment device or the amount of water according to the amount of the tap water to be processed by the water treatment device. It is determined whether or not the amount of use satisfies a predetermined standard. The water treatment device transmits predetermined information to the server device based on the determination that the predetermined standard is not satisfied.

  When the further another situation of this invention is followed, the information processing method is performed in the server apparatus connected so that communication with the water treatment apparatus which processes tap water was possible. The information processing method receives, from the water treatment device, the amount of tap water used by a user of the water treatment device to cause the water treatment device to process or water amount information representing the amount of water according to the amount of the tap water. And determining whether the amount of tap water used by the user satisfies a predetermined standard based on the water amount information, and determining that the predetermined standard is not satisfied. And transmitting predetermined information to a predetermined electronic device.

  When the further another situation of this invention is followed, the information processing method is performed in the water treatment apparatus which processes the tap water connected so that communication with the server apparatus was possible. The information processing method uses the tap water used by the user based on the amount of tap water used by the user of the water treatment device or the amount of water according to the amount of the tap water to be processed by the water treatment device. The step of determining whether or not the usage amount of the computer satisfies a predetermined standard, and the step of transmitting predetermined information to the server device based on the determination that the predetermined amount is not satisfied With.

  If the further another situation of this invention is followed, a program will control the server apparatus connected so that communication with the water treatment apparatus which processes tap water is possible. The program receives from the water treatment device water amount information representing the amount of tap water used by the user of the water treatment device to cause the water treatment device to process or the amount of water according to the amount of the tap water; Based on the amount of water information, the step of determining whether or not the amount of tap water used by the user satisfies a predetermined standard, and based on the determination that the predetermined standard is not satisfied, And transmitting the predetermined information to the predetermined electronic device.

  When the further another situation of this invention is followed, a program controls the water treatment apparatus which processes the tap water connected so that communication with the server apparatus was possible. The program uses the tap water used by the user based on the amount of tap water used by the user of the water treatment device or the amount of water according to the amount of the tap water to be processed by the water treatment device. Determining whether the amount satisfies a predetermined criterion, and transmitting predetermined information to the server device based on determining that the amount does not satisfy the predetermined criterion. And let the processor of the water treatment device execute.

  According to the above configuration, when it is considered that a problem has occurred in the person being monitored, the monitor can receive predetermined information.

It is the schematic for demonstrating the outline of a communication system. It is a figure for demonstrating the hardware constitutions of a water conditioner. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific structure of the control apparatus of a water adjuster. It is a figure showing the hardware constitutions of the server apparatus. It is a functional block diagram for demonstrating the functional structure of a server apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the usage-amount data in one water adjuster memorize | stored in the server apparatus. It is a sequence chart for demonstrating the flow of a process in a communication system. It is a 1st flowchart for demonstrating the process of a server apparatus. It is a 2nd flowchart for demonstrating the process of a server apparatus. It is the schematic for demonstrating the outline of the communication system of other embodiment. It is a functional block diagram for demonstrating the functional structure of a water conditioner. It is a 1st sequence chart for demonstrating the flow of a process in a communication system. It is a 2nd sequence chart for demonstrating the flow of a process in a communication system. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the process performed in a water conditioner.

  Hereinafter, a communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

  In the following, a water conditioner will be described as an example of a water treatment device for treating tap water. The water conditioner has a water purification function and a function of generating electrolytic reduced water from tap water. The water conditioner includes a first operation mode in which neither electrolytic reduced water is produced nor purified water, a second operational mode in which only purified water is produced without producing electrolytic reduced water, and electrolytic reduced water after performing purified water. And a third operation mode for generating In addition, it is not limited to this, You may have the 4th operation mode which produces | generates electrolytic reduction water, without performing purified water. The operation mode is switched based on a user operation.

  Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the water conditioner has first to third operation modes. In the following description, it is assumed that the water conditioner is operating as the third operation mode unless the operation mode is mentioned. That is, a case where the water conditioner generates electrolytic reduced water after performing water purification will be described as an example.

[Embodiment 1]
<A. Outline of communication system>
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram for explaining an outline of a communication system according to the present embodiment. With reference to FIG. 1, the communication system 1 includes a plurality of water conditioners 101 and 102, a server device 200, and a plurality of terminal devices 301 and 302. Each water conditioner 101, 102 is connected to the server apparatus 200 via a network so as to be communicable. Further, the terminal devices 301 and 302 are communicably connected to the server device 200 via a network.

  The water conditioner 101 and the terminal device 301 are associated with each other in the server device 200 in advance. In addition, the water conditioner 102 and the terminal device 302 are associated in advance in the server device. The user Xt of the terminal device 301 corresponds to the family, relatives, friends, and the like of the user Xw of the water adjuster 101. In addition, the user Yt of the terminal device 302 corresponds to the family, relatives, friends, and the like of the user Yw of the water adjuster 102. Examples of the users Xw and Yw of the water conditioners 101 and 102 include an elderly person, an elderly person living alone, a youth, and the like.

  The water conditioner 101 processes tap water as described above. The water conditioner 101 transmits usage amount data (water amount information) indicating the amount of tap water used by the user of the water conditioner 101 to cause the water conditioner to process the tap water, to the server device 200.

  The server device 200 receives usage data from the water conditioner 101. The server device 200 stores the usage amount data 2201 received from the water adjuster 101 in the memory 220. Based on the usage amount data 2201, the server device 200 determines whether or not the usage amount of tap water used by the user Xw satisfies a predetermined standard. When the server device 200 determines that the predetermined standard is not satisfied, the server device 200 transmits predetermined information to the terminal device 301 that is a predetermined electronic device. The “predetermined information” includes, for example, content that prompts the user Xt of the terminal device 301 to confirm the safety of the user Xw.

  Therefore, the terminal device 301 of the user Xt can receive information transmitted from the server device 200 based on the fact that the user Xw does not use an amount of tap water that satisfies a predetermined standard. Therefore, based on the information, the user Xt can grasp that the user Xw is not using an amount of tap water that satisfies the standard. Further, the user Xt can detect that there may be a problem with the user Xw. Thus, in the case where it seems that there is a problem with the user Xw who is the monitored person, the terminal device 301 of the user Xt who is the monitoring person can receive the predetermined information.

  The same processing is performed between the water conditioner 102 and the server device 200. In this case, the server device 200 determines whether or not a predetermined criterion is satisfied based on the usage amount data 2202 received from the water adjuster 102. When determining that the amount of tap water used does not satisfy the standard, the water conditioner 102 transmits predetermined information to the terminal device 302 associated with the server device 200. In this case, when it seems that a problem has occurred in the user Yw who is the monitored person, the terminal device 302 of the user Yt who is the monitored person can receive the predetermined information.

  Examples of the “predetermined reference” include a reference value (a certain amount) or more, a first reference value or more and less than (or below) a second reference value. Hereinafter, a case where the “predetermined reference” is “above the reference value” will be described as an example.

  Hereinafter, a specific configuration for realizing the above processing will be described. In addition, processes other than the above processes will be described as appropriate. For convenience of explanation, when the water conditioner 101 and the water conditioner 102 are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as “water conditioner 100”. Further, when the terminal device 301 and the terminal device 302 are not distinguished from each other, they are simply referred to as “terminal device 300”. The number of water conditioners 100 and the number of terminal devices 300 are not limited to the above numbers.

<B. Water conditioner hardware configuration>
FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a hardware configuration of the water conditioner 100. Referring to FIG. 2, the water conditioner 100 includes a branch tap 1101, a twin safety valve 1102, a water purification cartridge 1103, a flow sensor 1104, a calcium lactate addition tube 1105, an electrolytic cell 1106, and a double auto change. A cross line system 1107, a control device 1108, a wireless antenna 1109, a display (not shown), and an operation panel (not shown) are provided.

  The water purification cartridge 1103 includes microcarbon 1131. The double auto change cross line system 1107 includes a diaphragm 1161 and electrodes 1162 and 1163.

  The branch tap 1101 is a mechanism for allowing the user to select whether the tap water coming out of the faucet is purified or used without being purified. That is, this is a mechanism for allowing the user to select whether or not to set the operation mode of the water conditioner to the first operation mode described above.

  The twin safety valve 1102 has an excessive valve pressure for flowing hot water or the like into the drain outlet when hot water or hot water flows into the water adjuster 100 by mistake, and the water pressure of tap water in the water adjuster 100 is excessive. It has a function as a relief valve when it becomes high.

  The water purification cartridge 1103 is a cartridge for purifying tap water. Specifically, the water purification cartridge 1103 removes microparticles contained in tap water with the microcarbon 1131.

  The flow sensor 1104 is a sensor for detecting the amount of tap water (tap water after being purified) coming out of the water purification cartridge 1103. Since the amount of tap water after purification is the same as the amount of tap water before purification, the flow sensor 1104 is a sensor for detecting the amount of tap water used by the user of the water conditioner 100. It can be said that there is. Further, as will be described later, electrolytic reduced water is generated from the purified tap water, so the flow sensor 1104 is a sensor for detecting the amount of water used to generate electrolytic reduced water. It can be said that there is. The output of the flow sensor 1104 is sent to the control device 1108.

  The electrolytic cell 1106 generates electrolytic reduced water by electrolyzing the tap water after the purified water. Note that the electrolytic cell 1106 generates acidic water as a byproduct of electrolytic reduced water. The electrode 1162 and the electrode 1163 have different polarities.

  The double auto change cross line system 1107 performs the following functions. When electrolyzed water is electrolyzed in the electrolytic cell 1106 to generate electrolytic reduced water, minerals and the like contained in the water are brought to the electrode functioning as the cathode side. As a result, the electrode functioning as the cathode side is in a plated state. When the electrode is in a plated state, the electrolysis is hindered. Therefore, the double auto change cross line system 1107 switches the polarities of the electrode 1162 and the electrode 1163. Thereby, it can prevent that the function of electrolysis falls.

  Note that the amount of electrolytic reduced water produced can be changed by adjusting the amount of acidic water that is drained by a valve in the double auto change cross line system 1107. In this case, when the amount of tap water supplied from the faucet is constant, the hydrogen ion concentration of the electrolytic reduced water changes depending on the amount of drainage.

  The control device 1108 controls the operation of the water adjuster 100. The control device 1108 acquires the output from the flow sensor 1104. The control device 1108 calculates the amount of tap water used by the user based on the output. The control device 1108 notifies the server device 200 of the calculated usage amount of tap water using the wireless antenna 1109.

  The notification timing is not particularly limited. For example, the water conditioner 100 may be configured to notify the server device 200 of the amount of tap water used by the user each time the water conditioner 100 is used. Alternatively, the water conditioner 100 may be configured to notify the server device 200 of the amount of tap water used by the user when a predetermined time has elapsed. The water conditioner 100 is preferably configured to notify the server device 200 of the amount of tap water used by the user at least once a day.

  Hereinafter, a configuration in which the water conditioner 100 notifies the server device 200 of the amount of tap water used by a user when a predetermined time has elapsed will be described as an example. More specifically, a configuration in which the server device 200 determines the “predetermined time” described above will be described.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a specific configuration of the control device 1108 of the water adjuster 100. Referring to FIG. 3, control device 1108 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1181, a memory 1182, a wireless communication IF (Interface) 1183, and a clock 1184.

  The memory 1182 stores in advance an operating system, various application programs, and various data. In addition, newly obtained data is sequentially stored in the memory 1182.

  The CPU 1181 controls the operation of the entire water conditioner 100 based on an operating system, application programs, data, user instructions from the operation panel, and the like stored in the memory 1182.

  The wireless communication IF 1183 transmits usage data representing the amount of tap water used by the user (that is, the amount of tap water detected by the flow sensor 1104) to the server device 200 using the wireless antenna 1109.

  The clock 1184 is used to display the current date and time on the display. The clock 1184 is used for associating the calculated amount of tap water with the date and time of use in order to be able to confirm when the user has used the water conditioner 100. The associated data is temporarily stored in the memory 1182.

  By the way, the process in the water adjuster 100 is implement | achieved by the software performed by each hardware and CPU1181. Such software may be stored in the memory 1182 in advance. The software may be stored in other storage media and distributed as a program product. Alternatively, the software may be provided as a program product that can be downloaded by an information provider connected to the so-called Internet. Such software is read from the storage medium by a reading device or downloaded via a communication IF or the like and then temporarily stored in the memory 1182. The software is read from the memory 1182 by the CPU 1181 and stored in the form of an executable program in the memory 1182. The CPU 1181 executes the program.

  Each component which comprises the water adjuster 100 shown by the same figure is a general thing. Therefore, it can be said that the essential part of the present invention is the memory 1182, software stored in a storage medium, or software that can be downloaded via a network. In addition, since operation | movement of each hardware of the water adjuster 100 is known, detailed description is not repeated.

  The recording medium is not limited to a DVD-RAM, and a fixed program such as a semiconductor memory such as a DVD-ROM, a CD-ROM, an FD, a hard disk, a magnetic tape, a cassette tape, an optical disk, an EEPROM, and a flash ROM is supported. It may be a medium to be used. The recording medium is a non-temporary medium that can be read by the computer. The program here includes not only a program directly executable by the CPU but also a program in a source program format, a compressed program, an encrypted program, and the like.

<C. Configuration of server device>
(C1. Hardware configuration)
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the server device 200. Referring to FIG. 4, server apparatus 200 includes, as main components, CPU 210 that executes a program, memory 220, operation key 240, communication IF (Interface) 230, power feeding circuit 250, and clock 260. Including. The memory 220 includes a ROM 221 that stores data in a nonvolatile manner, a RAM 222 that stores data generated by execution of a program by the CPU 210 or data input via an input device (not shown), and data HDD 223 that stores the information in a nonvolatile manner. Each component is connected to each other by a data bus. The communication IF 230 is an interface for communicating with the water conditioner 100 and the terminal device 300.

  The processing in the server device 200 is realized by each hardware and software executed by the CPU 210. Such software may be stored in the HDD 223 in advance. The software may be stored in other storage media and distributed as a program product. Alternatively, the software may be provided as a program product that can be downloaded by an information provider connected to the so-called Internet. Such software is read from the storage medium by a reading device or downloaded via a communication IF or the like, and then temporarily stored in the HDD 223. The software is read from the HDD 223 by the CPU 210 and stored in the RAM 222 in the form of an executable program. CPU 210 executes the program.

  Each component which comprises the server apparatus 200 shown by the figure is a general thing. Therefore, it can be said that the essential part of the present invention is RAM 222, HDD 223, software stored in a storage medium, or software that can be downloaded via a network. Since the operation of each hardware of server device 200 is well known, detailed description will not be repeated.

  The recording medium is not limited to a DVD-RAM, and a fixed program such as a semiconductor memory such as a DVD-ROM, a CD-ROM, an FD, a hard disk, a magnetic tape, a cassette tape, an optical disk, an EEPROM, and a flash ROM is supported. It may be a medium to be used. The recording medium is a non-temporary medium that can be read by the computer. The program here includes not only a program directly executable by the CPU but also a program in a source program format, a compressed program, an encrypted program, and the like.

(C2. Functional configuration)
FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram for explaining a functional configuration of the server apparatus 200. Referring to FIG. 5, server apparatus 200 includes a reception unit 2010, a storage unit 2020, a determination unit 2030, a determination unit 2040, and a transmission unit 2050.

  (1) The receiving unit 2010 receives usage amount data (water amount information) representing the amount of tap water used by the user of the water regulating device 100 from the water regulating device 100. Specifically, the receiving unit 2010 receives the usage data together with the identification information of the water adjuster 100 that has transmitted the usage data. The receiving unit 2010 stores the received usage data in the storage unit 2020.

  The storage unit 2020 stores usage amount data. In addition, the storage unit 2020 stores the mail address of each terminal device 300, the fixed phrase, and the above-described reference value (that is, a threshold value indicating a predetermined reference). Further, the storage unit 2020 also stores association data representing association between the water adjuster 100 and the terminal device 300. Specifically, the storage unit 2020 stores in advance data representing the association between the water conditioner 101 and the terminal device 301 and the association between the water conditioner 102 and the terminal device 302. The storage unit 2020 may be registered with the name of the user of the water adjuster 100.

  The determination unit 2040 determines whether or not the usage amount of tap water used by the user satisfies a predetermined standard based on the usage amount data. That is, the determination unit 2040 determines whether or not the amount of tap water used by the user is greater than or equal to the reference value.

  Based on the determination that the transmission unit 2050 does not satisfy the predetermined standard, the information transmitted to the predetermined terminal device 300 (the terminal device 300 associated in advance with the water adjuster 100) is predetermined. Send an e-mail containing a fixed phrase. The transmission unit 2050 refers to the email address of the terminal device 300 stored in the storage unit 2020 and transmits an email addressed to the email address. As described above, the predetermined terminal device 300 is the terminal device 301 in the case of the water conditioner 101, and the terminal device 302 in the case of the water conditioner 102.

  Moreover, the content of a fixed phrase is content which prompts the user of the terminal device 300 to confirm the safety of the user of the water conditioner 100, for example. To give a specific example, the contents are such as “Tap water is not used. Please contact us immediately”.

  Moreover, the user name of the water adjuster 100 may be included in the mail in addition to the fixed sentence. In this case, include the standard text and the user name (for example, Mr. Xw) in the email, and add the body of the email as "Xw does not use tap water. Please contact Xw as soon as possible. . "

  According to said structure, the user of the terminal device 300 can grasp | ascertain by the mail sent from the server apparatus 200 that the user of the water conditioner 100 is not using tap water more than fixed amount. In addition, the user of the terminal device can detect that there may be a problem with the user of the water adjuster 100. In this way, when it seems that there is a problem with the user of the water conditioner 100 that is the person being monitored, the terminal device 300 of the user of the terminal device 300 that is the supervisor can receive the above-described mail. It becomes.

  (2) Specifically, the determination unit 2040 determines whether the amount of tap water used in the monitoring time period exceeds a reference value for each predetermined monitoring time period. The determination unit 2040 determines, for example, whether or not the usage amount of the water supply in the time zone from 6:00 to 8:00 and the usage amount of the water supply in the time zone from 18:00 to 20:00 exceed a reference value.

  According to said structure, the server apparatus 200 does not need to judge whether the usage-amount exceeds the reference value regarding all the time zones. Therefore, the data processing amount of the server apparatus 200 can be reduced.

  (3) More specifically, the storage unit 2020 stores the usage amount data in association with time information indicating the time when the tap water is used. The association with the time is made in advance in the water adjuster 100, for example. The determination unit 2030 determines the time zone (that is, the monitoring time zone) that is the determination target based on the usage amount data and time information stored in the storage unit 2020. The determination unit 2030 sets, for example, a time zone from 6:00 to 8:00 and a monitoring time zone from 18:00 to 20:00.

  According to said structure, since a monitoring time slot | zone is determined based on usage-amount, the time slot | zone with much usage-amount of tap water compared with another time slot | zone can be made into a monitoring time slot | zone. Therefore, the server device 200 can make a highly accurate determination as compared to the case where the time zone in which the amount of tap water used is small is set as the monitoring time zone.

  (4) In more detail, the determination part 2030 determines the said reference value for every monitoring time slot | zone based on usage-amount data. For example, the determination unit 2030 determines the reference value for the time zone from 8:00 to 10:00 as 1.5 L, and the reference value for the time zone from 18:00 to 20:00 as 2 L. A specific example of determining the monitoring time zone and a specific example of the reference value for each monitoring time zone will be described later (FIG. 6).

  According to said structure, the server apparatus 200 can perform a more highly accurate determination compared with the case where the same reference value is set to all the monitoring time slots.

<D. Data and data processing>
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining usage data in one water adjuster 100 stored in the server device 200. Specifically, it is a diagram showing usage data for a certain month in one water adjuster 100.

  With reference to FIG. 6, the server apparatus 200 accumulate | stores the usage-amount data transmitted from the water adjuster 100, for example, calculates the usage-amount for every 2 hours for every day. For example, the server device 200 selects one or more time zones in which the average value of past usage amounts is greater than or equal to a predetermined value and has a large usage amount from each time zone. That is, the server device 200 determines the monitoring time. In the case of FIG. 6, the server device 200 determines a time zone from 6 o'clock to 8 o'clock, a time zone from 12 o'clock to 14 o'clock, and a time zone from 18 o'clock to 20 o'clock as monitoring time zones.

  Note that the method for determining (selecting) the monitoring time zone by the server device 200 is not limited to this. Further, the calculation of the usage amount is not limited every two hours. For example, it may be every hour or every 30 minutes.

  The server device 200 sets the reference value based on the past usage amount for each determined time zone. As an example, the server apparatus 200 can set the minimum value of the past usage amount in each time zone as a reference value. Alternatively, the server device 200 can use, as a reference value, a value obtained by multiplying an average value of past usage by a predetermined ratio (for example, 20%). The method for determining the reference value is not particularly limited. Further, as the past usage, for example, usage data for the most recent months may be used, or usage data for the same month of the previous year may be used.

  Moreover, the server apparatus 200 determines the monitoring time slot | zone for every water adjuster 100, and the reference value for every said monitoring time slot | zone as above-mentioned.

  By such processing, the server device 200 can set the monitoring time zone for the water conditioner 101 to, for example, the time zone from 6 o'clock to 8 o'clock, the time zone from 12 o'clock to 14 o'clock, and from 18 o'clock to 20 o'clock Time zone. Moreover, the server apparatus 200 makes the monitoring time slot | zone about the water adjuster 102 into the time slot | zone of 6:00 to 8:00, and 20:00 to 22:00, for example. Furthermore, the server apparatus 200 relates to the water conditioner 101, for example, the reference value in the time zone from 6:00 to 8:00 is 1.5L, the reference value in the time zone from 12:00 to 14:00 is 1L, and from 18:00 The reference value in the 20:00 time zone is 2L. For example, the server device 200 sets the reference value in the time zone from 6:00 to 8:00 to 1 L and the reference value in the time zone from 20:00 to 22:00 to 1.5 L.

<E. Control structure>
(E1. Sequence)
FIG. 7 is a sequence chart for explaining the flow of processing in the communication system 1. Referring to FIG. 7, in sequence SQ <b> 2, water adjuster 100 detects the amount of tap water used by flow sensor 1104 every time the user uses tap water. In sequence SQ <b> 4, the water conditioner 100 transmits the usage amount data to the server device 200. In sequence SQ6, server device 200 stores the usage amount for each day and time zone for each water conditioner 100.

  In sequence SQ8, server apparatus 200 determines whether or not the usage amount is appropriate for each water conditioner 100. That is, the server apparatus 200 determines whether or not tap water equal to or higher than the reference value is used for each determined time zone for each determined time zone.

  In sequence SQ10, server device 200 creates a mail addressed to terminal device 300 associated with water adjuster 100 whose usage is not appropriate. In sequence SQ12, server apparatus 200 transmits the created mail to terminal apparatus 300. In sequence SQ14, terminal apparatus 300 receives the mail and displays the received mail on the display of the own apparatus.

  In addition, when the water conditioner 100 in FIG. 7 is the water conditioner 101, the terminal device 300 becomes the terminal device 301, and when the water conditioner 100 in FIG. Becomes the terminal device 302.

(E2. Flow)
FIG. 8 is a first flowchart for explaining the processing of the server device 200. Specifically, FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing executed in the server apparatus 200 prior to each process of the server apparatus 200 shown in the sequence chart of FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 8, CPU210 of the server apparatus 200 specifies the said monitoring time slot | zone which is a time slot | zone made into the monitoring object for every water adjuster 100 based on the past usage-amount data in step S102. Specifically, the CPU 210 selects one or more time zones from a plurality of time zones divided in advance. In step S104, CPU210 sets the reference value in the monitoring time slot | zone for every water regulator 100 based on the past usage-amount data.

  FIG. 9 is a second flowchart for explaining the processing of the server device 200. Specifically, FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the processing of the server apparatus 200 shown in FIG. 7 in more detail. FIG. 9 is also a flowchart focusing on one water conditioner 100 and a terminal device 300 associated with the water conditioner 100.

  Referring to FIG. 9, in step S <b> 202, CPU 210 of server device 200 calculates the usage amount in the monitoring time period based on the usage amount data from water adjuster 100. In step S204, the CPU 210 uses the clock 260 of the server device 200 to determine whether or not the monitoring time period has elapsed. In step S206, the CPU 210 determines whether or not the usage amount is less than the reference value for the monitoring time period. For example, when the monitoring time zone is from 8 o'clock to 10 o'clock and the reference value is 1.5 L, the CPU 210 passes the monitoring time zone after 10 o'clock (the time zone from 8 o'clock to 10 o'clock). It is determined whether the amount of use is less than 1.5L.

  When CPU 210 determines that the usage amount is less than the reference value (YES in step S206), CPU 210 sends an email containing a fixed sentence to terminal device 300 associated with water adjuster 100 in step S208. Send. When CPU 210 determines that the usage amount is equal to or greater than the reference value (NO in step S206), CPU 210 advances the process to step S210.

  In step S210, the CPU 210 uses the usage amount and the reference value for all the monitoring time zones (for example, the time zone from 8:00 to 10:00, the time zone from 12:00 to 14:00, and the time zone from 18:00 to 20:00). It is determined whether or not a comparison of the size with is performed. That is, CPU 210 determines whether or not the process of step S206 has been performed in all monitoring time zones.

  When CPU 210 determines that it has not determined all the monitoring time zones (NO in step S210), the process proceeds to step S202. When CPU 210 determines that determination has been made for all monitoring time zones (YES in step S210), in step S212, CPU 210 determines whether or not the total amount of tap water of the day is zero.

  When CPU 210 determines that the total usage is not zero (NO in step S212), it ends the series of processes. When the CPU 210 determines that the total usage amount is zero, the CPU 210 transmits a mail having a predetermined content to the terminal device 300 corresponding to the water conditioner 100.

  When the total daily usage is zero, it is assumed that the safety of the user of the water conditioner 100 is jeopardized except when the house is left all day. For this reason, it is preferable that the content of the email transmitted in step S214 is such content that alerts the user of the terminal device 300 more than the content of the email transmitted in step S208.

[Embodiment 2]
In the first embodiment, the server apparatus 200 determines the monitoring time zone and the reference value in the monitoring time zone. In the present embodiment, a configuration in which a water conditioner determines a monitoring time zone and a reference value in the monitoring time zone instead of the server device 200 will be described.

<F. Outline of communication system>
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram for explaining the outline of the communication system according to the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 10, communication system 1A includes a plurality of water conditioners 101A and 102A, a server device 200A, and a plurality of terminal devices 301A and 302A. Each water conditioner 101A, 102A is communicably connected to the server device 200A via a network. Each terminal device 301A, 302A is communicably connected to the server device 200A via a network.

  The water conditioner 101A and the terminal device 301A are associated in advance in the server device 200A. In addition, the water conditioner 102A and the terminal device 302A are associated in advance in the server device. The user Xt of the terminal device 301A corresponds to the family, relatives, friends, and the like of the user Xw of the water adjuster 101A. Further, the user Yt of the terminal device 302A corresponds to the family, relatives, friends, and the like of the user Yw of the water adjuster 102A. Examples of the users Xw and Yw of the water conditioner 101A and the water conditioner 102A include an elderly person, an elderly person living alone, a youth, and the like.

  The water conditioner 101A processes tap water as described above. The water adjuster 101A transmits usage data (water amount information) indicating the amount of tap water used by the user of the water adjuster 101A to cause the water adjuster to process tap water to the server device 200A.

  Server device 200A receives usage data from water adjuster 101A. Server device 200A stores usage amount data 2201 received from water adjuster 101A in memory 220. The server device 200A sets a reference value (threshold value) for the water conditioner 101A based on the usage data 2201. The server apparatus 200A notifies the set reference value for the water adjuster 101A to the water adjuster 101A via the network. Since the reference value setting method has been described in the first embodiment, it will not be repeated here.

  Server device 200A receives usage data from water adjuster 102A. Server device 200A stores usage data 2202 received from water adjuster 102A in memory 220. The server device 200A sets a reference value for the water conditioner 102A based on the usage data 2202. The server device 200A notifies the set reference value for the water adjuster 102A to the water adjuster 102A via the network. Since the reference value setting method has been described in the first embodiment, it will not be repeated here.

  The water adjuster 101A determines whether or not the amount of tap water used by the user Xw is equal to or greater than a reference value. When it is determined that the water conditioner 101A is less than the reference value, the water conditioner 101A reports the fact by transmitting predetermined information to the server device 200A. In this case, the server device 200A sends predetermined information to the terminal device 301A. Specifically, server device 200A transmits an email including the fixed sentence described in the first embodiment.

  Accordingly, the terminal device 301A of the user Xt is sent via the server device 200A based on the fact that the user Xw does not use tap water that satisfies a predetermined standard (hereinafter, a certain amount of tap water). I can receive mail. Therefore, the user Xt can grasp that the user Xw is not using a certain amount or more of tap water based on the mail. Further, the user Xt can detect that there may be a problem with the user Xw. In this way, when it seems that there is a problem with the user Xw who is the monitored person, the terminal device 301A of the user Xt who is the monitored person can receive the mail.

  The same processing is performed between the water conditioner 102A and the server device 200A. In this case, the water adjuster 102A determines whether or not the amount of tap water used by the user Yw is greater than or equal to a reference value. When it is determined that the water conditioner 102A is less than the reference value, the water conditioner 102A reports that fact by transmitting predetermined information to the server device 200A. In this case, the server device 200A sends a mail to the terminal device 302A. In this case, when it seems that there is a problem with the user Yw who is the monitored person, the terminal device 302A of the user Yt who is the monitored person can receive the mail.

  Below, the specific structure for implement | achieving the above processes is demonstrated. In addition, processes other than the above processes will be described as appropriate. In the following, for convenience of explanation, when the water conditioner 101A and the water conditioner 102A are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as “water conditioner 100A”. When the terminal device 301A and the terminal device 302A are not distinguished from each other, they are simply referred to as “terminal device 300A”. The number of water conditioners 100A and the number of terminal devices 300A are not limited to the above numbers.

  In addition, since the hardware configuration of the water adjuster 100A is the same as the hardware configuration of the water adjuster 100 of Embodiment 1, the hardware configuration of the water adjuster 100A will not be described repeatedly here. Further, since the hardware configuration of server apparatus 200A is the same as the hardware configuration of server apparatus 200 of the first embodiment, the hardware configuration of server apparatus 200A will not be described repeatedly here. Furthermore, since the hardware configuration of terminal device 300A is the same as the hardware configuration of terminal device 300 of Embodiment 1, the hardware configuration of terminal device 300A will not be described repeatedly here.

<G. Functional configuration of water conditioner>
FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram for explaining the functional configuration of the water adjuster 100A. Referring to FIG. 11, the water adjuster 100A includes a usage amount measurement unit 1010, a storage unit 1020, a transmission unit 1030, a reception unit 1040, and a determination unit 1050.

  (1) The usage amount measuring unit 1010 measures the amount of tap water used by the user of the water adjuster 100A. The usage amount measuring unit 1010 stores the usage amount obtained by the measurement in the storage unit 1020 as usage amount data.

  The determination unit 1050 determines whether or not the usage amount of tap water used by the user satisfies a predetermined standard based on the usage amount data (water amount information) stored in the storage unit 1020. That is, the determination unit 1050 determines whether or not the amount of tap water used by the user is greater than or equal to the reference value.

  When it is determined that the amount of tap water used by the user is less than the reference value, the transmission unit 1030 reports that fact by transmitting predetermined information to the server device 200A. The “predetermined information” may be information that serves as a trigger for the server apparatus 200A to send an email to the terminal apparatus 300A corresponding to the water adjuster 100A.

  According to the above configuration, as in the first embodiment, when it seems that there is a problem with the user of the water conditioner 100A that is the monitored person, the terminal of the user of the terminal device 300A that is the supervisor The device 300A can receive the mail described above. Further, since each water adjuster 100A determines whether the usage amount is appropriate instead of the server device 200A, the server device 200A performs processing on the server device side as compared with the configuration in which the server device 200A determines whether the usage amount is appropriate. Can be reduced.

  (2) Specifically, the determination unit 1050 determines, for each predetermined time period, whether or not the amount of tap water used in the time period satisfies a predetermined reference value. For example, the determination unit 1050 determines whether or not the usage amount of the water supply in the time zone from 6 o'clock to 8 o'clock and the usage amount of the water supply in the time zone from 18 o'clock to 20 o'clock exceed the reference value.

  According to said structure, 100 A of water regulators do not need to judge whether the usage-amount exceeds the reference value regarding all the time zones. Therefore, the data processing amount of the water adjuster 100A can be reduced.

  (3) More specifically, the transmission unit 1030 transmits the usage amount data stored in the storage unit 1020 to the server device 200A. The receiving unit 1040 receives time zone information representing each time zone determined by the server device 200A based on the usage data from the server device 200A. For example, the server device 200A determines a time zone from 6 o'clock to 8 o'clock and 18:00 to 20:00 as the time zone.

  According to said structure, since a monitoring time slot | zone is determined based on usage-amount, the time slot | zone with much usage-amount of tap water compared with another time slot | zone can be made into a monitoring time slot | zone. Therefore, the water conditioner 100A can make a highly accurate determination as compared to the case where the time zone in which the amount of tap water used is small is set as the monitoring time zone.

  (4) More specifically, the reference value is determined for each time period in the server device 200A. For example, the server apparatus 200A determines the reference value for the time zone from 8:00 to 10:00 as 1.5L and the reference value for the time zone from 18:00 to 20:00 as 2L.

  According to said structure, 100 A of water regulators can perform determination with higher precision compared with the case where the same reference value is set to all the monitoring time slots.

<H. Control structure>
(H1. Sequence)
FIG. 12 is a first sequence chart for explaining the flow of processing in the communication system 1A. Specifically, FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a process performed before the process of the sequence chart shown in FIG. 13 to be described later is executed.

  Referring to FIG. 12, in sequence SQ 302, every time the user uses tap water, the usage amount of tap water is detected using flow sensor 1104. In sequence SQ304, the water conditioner 100 transmits the usage amount data to the server device 200A. The server device 200A stores the amount of use for each day and time zone for each water conditioner 100.

  In sequence SQ306, server apparatus 200A specifies the monitoring time zone, which is a time zone to be monitored, for each water adjuster 100A based on past usage data. Specifically, the server device 200A selects one or more time zones from a plurality of time zones divided in advance. In sequence SQ308, server apparatus 200A sets a reference value in the monitoring time zone for each water adjuster 100 based on past usage data.

  In sequence SQ310, server apparatus 200A notifies water adjuster 100A of the monitoring time zone set for water adjuster 100A and the reference value in the monitoring time zone.

  FIG. 13 is a second sequence chart for explaining the flow of processing in the communication system 1A. Specifically, FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining processing performed after the processing of the first sequence chart shown in FIG. 12 is executed.

  Referring to FIG. 13, in sequence SQ402, water adjuster 100A detects the amount of tap water used by flow sensor 1104 every time the user uses tap water. In sequence SQ404, the water adjuster 100A calculates the total usage amount for each time period based on the detection result. That is, the water adjuster 100A integrates the usage amount for each time zone.

  In sequence SQ406, water adjuster 100A determines whether the usage amount is appropriate for each monitoring time period. That is, the water conditioner 100A determines whether tap water equal to or higher than the reference value is used for each time period determined by the server device 200A.

  In sequence SQ408, water conditioner 100A generates a data frame for reporting to server apparatus 200A when the usage amount is not appropriate. In sequence SQ410, the water conditioner 100A reports to the server device 200A by transmitting the generated data frame.

  In sequence SQ412, when receiving the report from the water adjuster 100A, the server device 200A creates a mail addressed to the terminal device 300A associated with the water adjuster 100A. In sequence SQ414, server apparatus 200A transmits the generated mail to terminal apparatus 300A. In sequence SQ416, terminal apparatus 300A receives the mail from server apparatus 200A, and displays the mail on its own display.

(H2. Flow)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing performed in the water adjuster 100A. Specifically, FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the processing of the water adjuster 100A shown in FIG. 13 in more detail.

  Referring to FIG. 14, in step S1204, CPU 1181 (FIG. 3) of water adjuster 100A uses clock 1184 to determine whether or not a monitoring time period has elapsed. In step S1206, the CPU 1181 determines whether or not the usage amount is less than the reference value for the monitoring time period. For example, when the monitoring time zone is 8 o'clock to 10 o'clock and the reference value is 1.5L, the CPU 1181 passes the 10 o'clock time, and the monitoring time zone (time zone from 8 o'clock to 10 o'clock). It is determined whether the amount of use is less than 1.5L.

  When CPU 1181 determines that the usage amount is less than the reference value (YES in step S1206), CPU 1181 reports to that effect to server apparatus 200A in step S1208. If CPU 1181 determines that the usage amount is greater than or equal to the reference value (NO in step S1206), CPU 1181 advances the process to step S1210.

  In step S1210, the CPU 1181 uses the usage amount and the reference value for all the monitoring time zones (for example, the time zone from 8:00 to 10:00, the time zone from 12:00 to 14:00, and the time zone from 18:00 to 20:00). It is determined whether or not a comparison of the size with is performed. That is, the CPU 1181 determines whether or not the process of step S1206 has been performed in all the monitoring time zones.

  When CPU 1181 determines that determination has not been made for all monitoring time zones (NO in step S1210), the process proceeds to step S1202. When CPU 1181 determines that determination has been made for all monitoring time zones (YES in step S1210), in step S1212, CPU 1181 determines whether or not the total amount of tap water used for that day is zero.

  If CPU 1181 determines that the total usage is not zero (NO in step S1212), it ends the series of processes. When the CPU 1181 determines that the total usage is zero, the CPU 1181 reports to that effect to the server device 200A.

  When the total daily usage is zero, it is assumed that the safety of the user of the water conditioner 100A is jeopardized except when the house is left all day. For this reason, it is preferable that the report performed in step S1214 is an instruction to cause the server apparatus 200A to transmit an email that draws more attention from the user of the terminal apparatus 300 than the report performed in step S1208. That is, the server device 200A sends an e-mail with a different content between the case reported in step S1208 and the case reported in step S1214, and the latter report is more alerting. It is preferable to configure the communication system 1A so as to transmit to.

<I. Modification>
(1) In each of the first and second embodiments, the flow sensor 1104 is disposed between the water purification cartridge 1103 and the electrolytic cell 1106 (FIG. 2). That is, the flow sensor 1104 is a sensor that detects the amount of tap water (tap water after being purified) that has come out of the water purification cartridge 1103, and does not detect the amount of electrolytic reduced water.

  Hereinafter, a configuration in which the server device or the water conditioner determines whether or not the amount of tap water used by the user satisfies a predetermined standard based on the amount of electrolytic reduced water used will be described.

  In the case of adopting this configuration, the flow sensor 1104 may be installed in the vicinity of the outlet of the electrolytic reduced water in the double auto change cross line system 1107 instead of the position shown in FIG. Accordingly, the control device 1108 can calculate the amount of electrolytic reduced water used by the user based on the output from the flow sensor 1104. In addition, the amount of electrolytic reduced water used (in other words, the amount of electrolytic reduced water produced) is the case where the hydrogen ion concentration of electrolytic reduced water is not changed in the middle (specifically, the amount of acid water discharged is not changed). It is directly proportional to the amount of tap water used.

  Therefore, the control device 1108 can transmit usage amount data representing the amount of electrolytic reduced water according to the amount of tap water used by the user of the water regulating device to the server device.

  (2) In addition, even when the water purifier performs only water purification without electrolysis (that is, in the second operation mode), the server device or the water purifier uses tap water before being purified. It may be determined whether the amount of tap water used by the user satisfies a predetermined standard based on the amount or the amount of tap water used after being purified. In this case, the flow sensor 1104 may be provided near the entrance of the water purification cartridge 1103.

  (3) In the first embodiment, the server device 200 determines the reference value based on the amount of tap water used in the water adjuster 100. In the second embodiment, the water regulating device 100A determines the reference value. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The reference value may be determined by the manufacturer.

  (4) In the communication system 1, when the amount of tap water used in the water regulating device 100 is less than the reference value, the server device 200 sends the above email including an example of use of electrolytic reduced water (for example, a recipe for cooking). May be transmitted to the terminal device 300. Further, when the communication system 1 is configured to detect the amount of electrolytic reduced water, the server device 200 uses the electrolytic reduced water when the amount of electrolytic reduced water used in the water regulating device 100 is less than the reference value. The e-mail including (e.g., cooking recipe) may be transmitted to the terminal device 300. Note that these configurations can also be applied to the communication system 1A.

  With such a configuration, a user (such as an administrator) of the server devices 200 and 200A may encourage the user of the water conditioner 100 or 100A to use electrolytic reduced water via the user of the terminal device 300 or 300A. It becomes possible.

  In addition, the server device 200, 200A transmits the above recipe or the like when the amount of electrolytic reduced water used is small with respect to a terminal device (not shown) owned by the user of the water conditioner 100, 100A. May be.

  (5) In the above description, the “predetermined reference” has been described as an example that the reference value is equal to or greater than the reference value. Here, when the predetermined reference is set to be greater than or equal to the first reference value and less than the second reference value, the following can be realized.

  When the amount of tap water used in the water conditioners 100 and 100A is less than the second reference value, the water conditioners 100 and 100A and the terminal device 300 are notified that the speed of deterioration (consumption) of the water purification cartridge 1103 is accelerated. , 300A and / or a terminal device (not shown) owned by the user of the water conditioner 100, 100A may be configured to notify the server device 200, 200A.

  (6) In the above description, the water conditioner has been described as an example of the water treatment apparatus, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention can also be applied to a simple water purifier that does not have a function of generating electrolytic reduced water.

  The embodiment disclosed this time is an exemplification, and the present invention is not limited to the above contents. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1, 1A communication system, 100, 100A, 101, 101A, 102, 102A water conditioner, 200, 200A server device, 220, 1182 memory, 221 ROM, 222 RAM, 230 communication IF, 240 operation keys, 250 power supply circuit, 260, 1184 Clock, 300, 300A, 301, 302, 301A, 302A Terminal device, 1010 Usage measurement unit, 1020, 2020 Storage unit, 1030, 2050 Transmission unit, 1040, 2010 Reception unit, 1050, 2040 Judgment unit, 1101 Branch faucet, 1102 twin safety valve, 1103 water purification cartridge, 1104 flow sensor, 1105 calcium lactate addition tube, 1106 electrolysis tank, 1107 double auto change cross line system, 1108 controller, 1 09 radio antenna, 1131 micro carbon, 1161 membrane, 1162,1163 electrodes, 2030 determining unit, 2201 and 2202 usage data.

Claims (8)

A water treatment device for treating tap water connected to a server device in a communicable manner,
The amount of tap water used by the user based on the amount of tap water used by the user of the water treatment device or the amount of water according to the amount of the tap water to be processed by the water treatment device. Determining means for determining whether or not satisfies a predetermined standard;
A transmission unit configured to transmit predetermined information to the server device based on the determination that the predetermined standard is not satisfied ;
The determining means determines, for each predetermined time period, whether or not the usage amount in the time period satisfies the predetermined standard;
The transmission means further transmits the water amount information to the server device,
The water treatment device further includes receiving means for receiving, from the server device, time zone information representing each predetermined time zone determined by the server device based on the water amount information.
That, water treatment equipment. Said predetermined criterion, the determined said every time zone predetermined by the server device, the water treatment apparatus according to claim 1. The water treatment apparatus according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the predetermined standard is that the amount of water used per day is not zero. The water treatment device has a function of generating electrolytic reduced water from the tap water,
The water treatment apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the amount of water corresponding to the amount of tap water is the amount of the electrolytically reduced water. The water treatment device has a function of generating electrolytic reduced water from the tap water,
The amount of tap water used by the user is the amount of tap water used to generate the electrolytically reduced water, according to any one of claims 1 to 4 . A communication system comprising a water treatment device for treating tap water and a server device communicably connected to the water treatment device,
The water treatment device
The amount of tap water used by the user based on the amount of tap water used by the user of the water treatment device or the amount of water according to the amount of the tap water used by the water treatment device. Determine whether or not meets certain criteria,
Based on the determination that the predetermined standard is not satisfied, the predetermined information is transmitted to the server device,
For each predetermined time period, determine whether the usage amount in the time period satisfies the predetermined standard,
Further transmitting the water volume information to the server device;
A communication system for receiving, from the server device, time zone information representing each predetermined time zone determined by the server device based on the water amount information . An information processing method in a water treatment device for treating tap water connected to be communicable with a server device,
The amount of tap water used by the user based on the amount of tap water used by the user of the water treatment device or the amount of water according to the amount of the tap water used by the water treatment device. Determining whether or not satisfies a predetermined criterion;
Transmitting predetermined information to the server device based on the determination that the predetermined standard is not satisfied;
Determining, for each predetermined time period, whether or not the usage amount in the time period satisfies the predetermined standard;
Transmitting the water volume information to the server device;
Receiving from the server device time zone information representing each of the predetermined time zones determined by the server device based on the water amount information . A program for controlling a water treatment device that treats tap water that is communicably connected to a server device,
The amount of tap water used by the user based on the amount of tap water used by the user of the water treatment device or the amount of water according to the amount of the tap water used by the water treatment device. Determining whether or not satisfies a predetermined criterion;
Transmitting predetermined information to the server device based on the determination that the predetermined standard is not satisfied;
Determining, for each predetermined time period, whether or not the usage amount in the time period satisfies the predetermined standard;
Transmitting the water volume information to the server device;
The program which makes the processor of the said water treatment apparatus perform the step which receives the time zone information showing each said predetermined time zone determined by the said server apparatus based on the said water amount information from the said server apparatus .

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