JP6455796B2 - User communication device in public bath facilities - Google Patents

Description

This invention communicates the intention of the scheduled time of leaving the exclusive area between men and women when the users of a male and female pair are acting in a male exclusive area and a female exclusive area in a public bath facility. In addition, the present invention relates to an inter-user communication device in a public bath facility characterized by being able to communicate in real time in both directions the intention of approval or disapproval of the other party's intention and meeting the waiting time.

There are many public bath facilities with many elaborate bathing facilities (sauna, bedrock bath, outdoor bath, herbal bath, etc.), and the bathing time is also prolonged. On the other hand, users are used by a wide variety of people such as elderly couples, families, couples, and groups.

However, many public bathing facilities have a male-only area for men and a female-only area for women, and there is no way to communicate with each other while in the dedicated area. There was inconvenience that one side was waiting for a long time at the meeting place.

In order to solve such a problem, Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 2012-227666 (Patent Document 1) states that “In a hot spring, a public bath, a spa facility, etc., a communication system provided between a male bath and a female bath. A communication system between male hot water and female hot water, characterized in that the communication means is a specific low-power transceiver or an infrared transceiver that is waterproofed (Claim 1). "

“That is, the present invention was isolated from male and female hot springs in hot springs, public baths, spa facilities, etc. by bathers entering the baths with specific low-power transceivers or infrared transceivers that were waterproofed respectively. There is a statement that “two-way communication between spaces is possible”.

Also, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-40634 (Patent Document 2), “a user communication system in a public bath facility, where information carrying means for carrying a group code or an ID associated therewith to a plurality of users; The location code of the predetermined user in the public bath is identified by acquiring the group code or the ID, and the identified location code is identified as another user belonging to the same group as the predetermined user. A group notification means for notifying to the user, and a display means for displaying information on the notified location code to the other users, wherein the information carrying means and the display means are respectively provided to the plurality of users. A user communication system (Claim 1), which is incorporated in a mounting device configured to be mounted;

“According to the present invention, since the location of a predetermined user is notified to other users belonging to the group, the public bath facility is divided into a male-only use area and a female-only use area. Even if it is not possible to communicate with each other, it is possible to inform each other of the location within the group. "

In addition, in the publication of Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-213334 (Patent Document 3), in the message board system for transmitting message contents to the other party, the group registration means for registering the person and the other party as a group and the other party registered by the group registration means The message input means for inputting the message contents, the message storage means for each group for storing the message contents input by the message input means in association with the group, and the message contents from the message storage means for each group based on the associated group A message board system comprising: a message extraction means for extracting; and a message output means for outputting the extracted message content.

“When leaving a bathroom, for example, when a man leaves a message using the message device 40 installed in the bathroom, the process shown in FIG. 5 is executed. First, the man performs“ 1. Key reading ”. The message device 40 executes step S10, reads “0123”, which is the number of the RFID tag built in the key, and indicates that it has been read normally. The LED 204 is turned on. Next, in step S12, the message device 40 transmits “0123” of the RFID tag to the message server to execute group search. Is described.

JP 2012-227666 PR JP 2008-40634 PR JP 2007-213334

However, in the method described in Patent Document 1, the transceiver is a heavy and heavy object, and since it is not worn on the body, there is a high possibility of loss or damage due to dropping. Moreover, it is a communication in a language, and it may become troublesome for other users.

Patent Document 2 confirms the location, and does not communicate the exit time of the dedicated area. In addition, it automatically communicates its location, not its own intention.

In Patent Document 3, a message cannot be input unless the message device (40, 60) is located. Also, when a message is viewed, the message is viewed unless the message device (40, 60) is located. I can't.

The present invention has been made to eliminate the above drawbacks.

In order to solve the above problems, in the inter-user communication device in public bath facilities, the intention of the scheduled time to leave the dedicated area is decided between the users who move away from the male-only area and the female-only area. It is possible to transmit to the partner of the pair, send the intention of approval / disapproval of the intention of the scheduled time to leave the received partner, and confirm the intention of approval / disapproval of the responding partner in both directions in real time. It is a communication device between users in public bath facilities

In addition, it has a wireless communication function, a waterproof function, and a function that can transmit the willingness of leaving the scheduled time by pressing the switch. Having a function of displaying, having a function of vibrating in order to notify the user that it has been received, having a bracelet or band for wearing on the body, and having a portable terminal device having a unique number, It is a communication device between users in the public bath facility that is characterized.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to match the waiting time by bi-directionally reporting in real time the intention of leaving the dedicated area between a pair of men and women in a public bath facility. .

Or even if it is a case where it waits, it can wait, without being frustrated, by confirming the intention of the other party's scheduled time to leave.

In addition, by keeping the minimum communication items, the user's calm bathing is not hindered.

Furthermore, since it is not necessary to confirm with a voice, it does not become a nuisance to other public bath facility users.

It is a block diagram which shows typically the whole structure of the communication apparatus between users in the public bath facility which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an external view which shows an example of the external appearance of the management apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an external view which shows an example of the external appearance of the portable terminal device which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing the overall configuration of a communication device between users in a public bath facility according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the inter-user communication device 10 in the public bath facility according to the present embodiment includes an operation unit 210, a display unit 220, a wireless communication unit 230, a vibration unit 240, and a unique number recording unit 250. A management device 100 having a portable terminal device 200, an operation unit 110, a display unit 120, a wireless communication unit 130, a database unit 140, and a reading unit 150, which is worn by a user, is provided via the wireless network 300. Are connected to each other.

FIG. 2 is an external view showing an example of the external appearance of the management apparatus 100. The management device 100 includes a reading unit 151 that reads a unique number of the mobile terminal device 200, a pair registration switch 111, a display unit 121 that shines when reading is completed, and an antenna 131. In addition, although the wireless communication part 130 and the database part 140 are also provided, since these are incorporated in the inside of the management apparatus 100, these cannot be visually recognized in appearance.

FIG. 3 is an external view showing an example of the external appearance of the mobile terminal device 200. The mobile terminal device 200 has a switch 211 written as “active”, a switch 212 written as “after 10 minutes”, a switch 213 written as “after 20 minutes”, and “out”. It has a switch 214, a switch 215 written “Yes”, and a switch 216 written “No”. In addition, a lamp 221 indicating “in operation”, a lamp 222 indicating “after 10 minutes”, a lamp 223 indicating “after 20 minutes”, a lamp 224 indicating “going out”, and a lamp 225 indicating “yes”. And a lamp 226 indicating “NO”. The mobile terminal device 200 is also provided with a wireless communication unit 230, a vibration unit 240, and a unique number recording unit 250. Since these are incorporated in the mobile terminal device 200, they are externally displayed. It cannot be seen.

The switch 211 and the lamp 221 of the portable terminal device 200 have the button number 211, the switch 212 and the lamp 222 have the button number 212, the switch 213 and the lamp 223 have the button number 223, and the switch 214 and the lamp 224 have the button number 214. The switch 215 and the lamp 225 are internally assigned button numbers 215, and the switch 216 and the lamp 226 are internally assigned button numbers 216.

The mobile terminal device 200 has a mobile terminal device unique number assigned to each mobile device 200 and is recorded in the unique number recording unit 250.

In addition, the portable terminal device 200 has a waterproof structure, and can be carried and used inside a bathhouse facility.

In addition, the mobile terminal device 200 includes a bracelet 201 to be used while being worn on the body.

The present invention has the above structure.

When using the present invention, each user receives a portable terminal device 200 at the reception of a public bath facility. At that time, the person in charge of reception collects the mobile terminal devices 200 for the number of people, places them on the reading unit 151 of the management device 100, and presses the pair registration switch 111. Each mobile terminal device unique number is read from the mobile terminal devices 200 collected by this operation, and recorded in the database 140 as one pair.

The user who has received the portable terminal device 200 is divided into men's hot water, which is a male-only area, and women's hot water, which is a female-only area. At that time, the portable terminal device 200 is worn on the body.

For example, when a woman tries to get out of the women's bath, the woman thinks that she will get out after 20 minutes, and when the switch 213 written “20 minutes later” of the mobile terminal device 200 that she wears is pressed, Transmits the mobile terminal device unique number and the button number 213 recorded in its own unique number recording unit 250.

The management apparatus 100 that has received the mobile terminal device unique number and the button number 213 through the antenna 131 extracts the mobile terminal device unique number of the partner of the received mobile terminal device unique number pair from the database unit 140.

The management device 100 transmits the mobile terminal device unique number extracted from the database unit 140 and the button number 213 through the antenna 131.

The mobile terminal device 200 that has received the mobile terminal device unique number and the button number 213 transmitted from the management device 100 receives the received mobile terminal device unique number and the mobile terminal device unique number recorded in its own unique number recording unit 250. The mobile terminal devices 200 that do not match do nothing.

The portable terminal device 200 in which the portable terminal device unique number received from the management device 100 matches the portable terminal device unique number recorded in its own unique number recording unit 250 is the lamp 223 having the same number as the button number 213 received simultaneously. Shine. Further, the vibration unit 240 vibrates for 5 to 10 seconds.

As a result, a male wearing the mobile terminal device 200 in which the mobile terminal device unique number received from the management device 100 matches the mobile terminal device unique number recorded in its own unique number recording unit 250 is 20 Recognize that there is an intention to leave the women's bath after a minute.

When a man who recognizes that the other woman is willing to leave the women's bath in 20 minutes agrees with the intention, when the user presses the switch 215 marked “Yes” on his / her mobile terminal device 200, the mobile terminal The device 200 transmits the mobile terminal device unique number and the button number 215 recorded in its own unique number recording unit 250.

The management device 100 that has received the mobile terminal device unique number and the button number 215 through the antenna 131 extracts the mobile terminal device unique number of the partner of the received mobile terminal device unique number pair from the database unit 140.

The management device 100 transmits the mobile terminal device unique number and the button number 213 extracted from the database unit 140 through the antenna 131.

The mobile terminal device 200 that has received the mobile terminal device unique number and the button number 215 transmitted from the management device 100 receives the received mobile terminal device unique number and the mobile terminal device unique number recorded in its own unique number recording unit 250. The mobile terminal devices 200 that do not match do nothing.

The portable terminal device 200 in which the portable terminal device unique number received from the management device 100 matches the portable terminal device unique number recorded in its own unique number recording unit 250 is the lamp 215 having the same number as the button number 215 received simultaneously. Shine. Further, the vibration unit 240 vibrates for 5 to 10 seconds.

As a result, a woman wearing the mobile terminal device 200 in which the mobile terminal device unique number received from the management device 100 matches the mobile terminal device unique number recorded in its own unique number recording unit 250 is I can recognize that I agreed with

As a result, both men and women can exit the men's bath and the women's bath at the same time, and either one will not wait for a long time.

Or you can wait without getting frustrated because you can recognize how many minutes your opponent intends to leave.

The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Included within range.

For example, the notation of each switch of the mobile terminal device 200 is not limited to “active”, “after 10 minutes”, “after 20 minutes”, “out”, “yes”, “no”, but “15 minutes” "After", "After 30 minutes", "YES", "NO", etc. may be used.

In addition, each lamp of the mobile terminal device 200 may be integrated with the switch so that the switch itself appears to shine.

Moreover, although the portable terminal device 200 is provided with the bracelet 201 so that it can be worn on the body, a band that can be adjusted in size, such as a wristwatch, may be used.

The management apparatus 100 may include a plurality of antennas 131 instead of one, and may be provided in a dressing room, a men's bath, a women's bath, an open-air bath, or the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 User communication apparatus 100 in public bath facility Management apparatus 110 Operation part 111 Pair registration button 120 Display part 121 Pair registration completion lamp 130 Wireless communication part 131 Antenna 140 Database part 150 Reading part 151 Portable terminal device intrinsic | native number reading part 200 Carrying Terminal device 201 Bangle 210 Operation unit 211 “Active” switch 212 “After 10 minutes” switch 213 “After 20 minutes” switch 214 “Exit” switch 215 “High” switch 216 “No” switch 220 Display unit 221 “Active” Lamp 222 “After 10 minutes” lamp 223 “After 20 minutes” lamp 224 “Exit” lamp 225 “Yes” lamp 226 “No” lamp 230 Wireless communication section 240 Vibration section 250 Unique number recording section 300 Wireless network

Claims (2)

In the communication device between users in public bath facilities, the intention of leaving the dedicated area is transmitted to the pair partner between the users who move away from the male dedicated area and the female dedicated area, and the received partner's An inter-user communication device in a public bath facility characterized in that it can transmit in real time bi-directional real-time that it can transmit its own approval / disapproval intention with respect to the intention of leaving the scheduled time, and can confirm the approval / disapproval of the responded partner. The communication device between users in the public bath facility according to claim 1, having a wireless communication function, a waterproof function, and a function capable of transmitting a willingness to leave by pressing a switch. It has a function that can receive and display the communication contents sent by the partner of the pair with light, has a function to vibrate to notify the user that it has been received, and has a bracelet or band for wearing on the body A communication device between users in a public bath facility, comprising a portable terminal device having a unique number.

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