JP6645597B1 - Operation device - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to enable appropriate operation by people with low vision. An operating device according to an embodiment is installed in a toilet room provided with a toilet seat device having a local cleaning function, and is an operating device for operating the toilet seat device. And a transmission unit. The display unit displays a plurality of objects related to a control instruction for the toilet seat device. The contact detection unit detects a user's contact with the display unit. The transmission unit transmits a signal for operating the toilet seat device according to a control instruction related to the object when the contact detection unit detects a user's contact with the object displayed on the display unit. In addition, the display unit changes the display so as to emphasize an object to be brought into contact with the user among the plurality of objects. [Selection diagram] FIG.

Description

  The disclosed embodiments relate to an operating device.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a touch panel type device for operating a toilet seat device having a local cleaning function installed in a toilet room is known (for example, see Patent Documents 1 and 2).

  Such a touch panel type device detects that a user touches an object displayed on a screen of the device, and causes the toilet seat device to execute a control instruction related to the object.

JP-A-10-110458 JP 2008-002151 A Registered Utility Model No. 3097779

  However, in the case of the touch panel type device, there is a problem that it is difficult for visually impaired persons such as people with low vision to operate. For example, an object displayed on the display unit (display surface) of the operation device can be slightly recognized visually, but for a person with low vision who cannot distinguish each object by being blurred, a touch panel type When operating the toilet seat device using the operation device, the desired control cannot be smoothly performed. For this reason, in a touch panel-type device, it is an issue to enable an appropriate operation by a visually impaired person such as a person with low vision.

  An embodiment of the disclosure has an object to provide an operation device capable of performing an appropriate operation by a person with low vision.

  The operating device according to one aspect of the embodiment is an operating device that is installed in a toilet room provided with a toilet seat device having a local cleaning function and operates the toilet seat device, wherein the operating device includes the toilet seat. A display unit that displays a plurality of objects related to a control instruction for the device, a contact detection unit that detects a user's contact with the display unit, and that the user's contact with the object displayed on the display unit is When detected by the contact detection unit, a transmission unit that transmits a signal for operating the toilet seat device according to the control instruction associated with the object, and, the display unit, among the plurality of objects, The display is changed so as to emphasize the object to be brought into contact with the user.

  According to the operation device according to the aspect of the embodiment, of the plurality of objects displayed on the display unit (display surface), an object to be brought into contact with the user is displayed so as to be emphasized. For example, before the user starts water discharge to the local area of the user, the color and size of the water discharge start object for starting local water discharge are changed, or other objects are displayed with increased transparency. , The water discharge start object is emphasized. This makes it possible to easily grasp the position of the object to be touched even if the person has low vision who can only slightly recognize the object displayed on the display unit (display surface). Therefore, it is possible to provide a touch panel-type operation device that enables a person with low vision to operate the toilet seat device more smoothly than ever before without using a voice guidance device, and that does not impair the usability of a healthy person. It becomes possible.

  In the operating device according to one aspect of the embodiment, the display unit is configured to detect the contact of the user with the first object displayed on the display unit by the contact detection unit. Next, the display is changed so as to emphasize the second object to be brought into contact with the user.

  As described above, when the touch sensor detects that the user has touched an object on the display unit (display surface), the display unit (display surface) is configured to emphasize the object to be touched next to the object. Is changed. For example, when the user touches an object related to a control instruction to start water discharge to a local part of the user, a new object related to the control instruction to adjust the water force of water discharge is displayed on a display unit (display surface). It is emphasized by appearing or changing the color or size of the object. This makes it possible to easily grasp the position of the object to be touched next, even if the person has low vision who can only slightly recognize the object displayed on the display unit (display surface). Become. Therefore, it is possible to provide a touch panel-type operation device that enables a person with low vision to operate the toilet seat device more smoothly than ever before without using a voice guidance device, and that does not impair the usability of a healthy person. It becomes possible.

  The operating device according to one aspect of the embodiment is an operating device that is installed in a toilet room provided with a toilet seat device having a local cleaning function and operates the toilet seat device, wherein the operating device includes the toilet seat. A display unit that displays a plurality of objects related to a control instruction for the device, a contact detection unit that detects a user's contact with the display unit, and that the user's contact with the object displayed on the display unit is A transmission unit that, when detected by the contact detection unit, transmits a signal for operating the toilet seat device according to the control instruction related to the object, and the transmission unit is displayed on the display unit. A second object to be brought into contact with the user next to the first object when the contact of the user with the first object is detected by the contact detection unit; Characterized in that it does not transmit the signal other than the control instruction associated.

  According to the operation device according to one aspect of the embodiment, when the touch sensor detects that the user has touched an object on the display unit (display surface), the touch device relates to the object to be touched next to the object. Signals other than control instructions are not transmitted to the toilet seat device. As a result, even if the person has low vision who can only slightly recognize the object displayed on the display unit (display surface), control is not performed unless the object to be touched next is touched. Thus, it is possible to provide a touch panel-type operation device capable of executing desired control more smoothly. Therefore, it is possible to provide a touch panel-type operation device that enables a person with low vision to operate the toilet seat device more smoothly than ever before without using a voice guidance device, and that does not impair the usability of a healthy person. It becomes possible.

  In the operating device according to one aspect of the embodiment, the transmission unit may be configured to perform a next operation of the first object after the contact of the user with the first object displayed on the display unit is detected by the contact detection unit. Does not transmit the signal of the control instruction related to the third object when the contact of the user to a third object other than the second object to be brought into contact with the user is detected by the contact detection unit. It is characterized by the following.

  In this way, when the user contacts a third object other than the second object that contacts the user next to the first object, the control instruction signal related to the third object is not transmitted. As a result, even if the person has low vision who can only slightly recognize the object displayed on the display unit (display surface), control is not performed unless the object to be touched next is touched. Thus, it is possible to provide a touch panel-type operation device capable of executing desired control more smoothly. Therefore, it is possible to provide a touch panel-type operation device that enables a person with low vision to operate the toilet seat device more smoothly than ever before without using a voice guidance device, and that does not impair the usability of a healthy person. It becomes possible.

  The operating device according to one aspect of the embodiment is an operating device that is installed in a toilet room provided with a toilet seat device having a local cleaning function and operates the toilet seat device, wherein the operating device includes the toilet seat. A display unit that displays a plurality of objects related to a control instruction for the device, a contact detection unit that detects a user's contact with the display unit, and that the user's contact with the object displayed on the display unit is When detected by the contact detection unit, a transmission unit that transmits a signal for operating the toilet seat device according to the control instruction associated with the object, and, the display unit, among the plurality of objects, When the contact of the user with the first object is detected by the contact detection unit, the second object to be contacted with the user next to the first object Wherein the transparency is displayed higher than the third object other than-object to another object.

  According to the operation device according to one aspect of the embodiment, when the touch sensor detects that the user has touched an object on the display unit (display surface), the touch device detects an object that should not be touched next to the object. Changed to increase transparency. This allows a person with low vision who can only slightly recognize the object displayed on the display unit (display surface) to be naturally guided to the object to be touched next, and thus to perform more desired control than before. It is possible to provide a touch panel-type operation device that can be executed smoothly. Therefore, it is possible to provide a touch panel-type operation device that enables a person with low vision to operate the toilet seat device more smoothly than ever before without using a voice guidance device, and that does not impair the usability of a healthy person. It becomes possible.

  In the operating device according to one aspect of the embodiment, the display unit does not display the third object.

  In this manner, when the touch sensor detects that the user has touched an object on the display unit (display surface), an object that should not be touched next to the object is hidden. This allows a person with low vision who can only slightly recognize the object displayed on the display unit (display surface) to be naturally guided to the object to be touched next, and thus to perform more desired control than before. It is possible to provide a touch panel-type operation device that can be executed smoothly. Therefore, it is possible to provide a touch panel-type operation device that enables a person with low vision to operate the toilet seat device more smoothly than ever before without using a voice guidance device, and that does not impair the usability of a healthy person. It becomes possible.

  According to an aspect of the embodiment, it is possible to allow a person with low vision to perform an appropriate operation.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation device according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view illustrating an example of an external configuration of the toilet system according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of the toilet system. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the toilet seat device. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a process executed by the operation device. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change in the display mode of the first object of the operation device. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of changing an object displayed by the operation device. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the display of the second object of the operation device. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of highlighting of a plurality of objects of the operation device. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating an example of another configuration of the toilet seat device. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a process performed by the toilet system. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen transition executed by the operation device. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a function description process performed by the operation device. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen transition in unlocking performed by the operation device. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating another example of a screen transition in unlocking performed by the operation device.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of an operation device disclosed in the present application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention is not limited by the embodiments described below.

<1. Information processing>
First, the contents of information processing executed in the operating device according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation device according to the embodiment. The operating device 10 shown in FIG. 1 is an information processing device for operating the toilet seat device 2 having a local cleaning function (see FIG. 2). The operation device 10 is a touch panel operation device having a touch panel function, and receives an operation in accordance with a user's contact with the display unit 13 as a display. The operation device 10 is disposed in a toilet room such as the toilet room R (see FIG. 2), but the details will be described later.

  In the example of FIG. 1, according to a display mode in which the longitudinal direction of the operating device 10 is used sideways, the short direction of the operating device 10 will be described as the up-down direction, and the longitudinal direction of the display unit 13 will be described as the left-right direction. It does not specify the direction of the device 10. In FIG. 1, the operation devices 10-11 and 10-12 will be described according to the display mode of the operation device 10, but will be simply referred to as “operation device 10” unless otherwise specifically described. As shown in FIG. 1, the operation device 10 is provided with a frame portion 17 along the outer peripheral portion 131 of the display unit 13. The frame unit 17 is a frame surrounding the display unit 13. In FIG. 1, hatching is added to the frame 17 to clearly indicate the boundary between the frame 17 and the display 13 and to indicate that the entire inside of the frame 17 is the display 13.

  The operation device 10-11 in FIG. 1 shows a state where an operation screen is displayed on the display unit 13. Specifically, the operation device 10-11 shows a state where the operation screen before the object is highlighted on the display unit 13 is displayed. The operation screen shown in FIG. 1 includes an information display area CT in which various contents such as objects OB1 to OB7 related to the control instruction for the local cleaning function of the toilet seat device 2 and advertisements and function descriptions are displayed. As shown in FIG. 1, on the display unit 13 on which the operation screen is displayed, an information display area CT is arranged on an upper side, and objects OB1 to OB7 and the like are arranged on a lower side.

  Here, the object OB1 is an object for stopping the control being executed by the toilet seat device 2. The object OB2 is an object for starting execution of local cleaning by the toilet seat device 2. The object OB3 is an object for causing the toilet seat device 2 to output a predetermined sound. The object OB4 is an object for performing a sterilization process of sterilizing the nozzle portion 6 (see FIG. 2) of the toilet seat device 2 with sterilizing water.

  The object OB5 is an object for adjusting the momentum of water spouting at the time of local cleaning by the toilet seat device 2. The object OB6 is an object for adjusting the volume of the sound output from the toilet seat device 2. The object OB7 is an object for selecting a language when displaying information related to the use of the toilet on the operation device 10 or outputting the information by voice.

  The function explanation objects IO2 to IO4 arranged at the lower right of the objects OB2 to OB4 are objects for explaining the functions of the corresponding objects. For example, when the user touches the function explanation object IO2, the contents of the function explanation relating to the object OB2 are displayed in the information display area CT.

  When detecting that the user has touched the object OB <b> 1 displayed on the display unit 13, the operation device 10 transmits a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to stop the control being executed to the toilet seat device 2. When detecting that the user has touched the object OB2 displayed on the display unit 13, the operating device 10 transmits a signal to the toilet seat device 2 to start the execution of the local cleaning to the toilet seat device 2. In addition, when detecting that the user has touched the object OB3 displayed on the display unit 13, the operation device 10 outputs a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to output a predetermined sound, such as a sound for muting the toilet, to the toilet seat device 2. Transmit to device 2. In addition, when detecting that the user has touched the object OB4 displayed on the display unit 13, the operation device 10 transmits a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to execute the sterilization process of the nozzle unit 6 to the toilet seat device 2. I do.

  In addition, when detecting that the user has touched the object OB5 displayed on the display unit 13, the operation device 10 transmits to the toilet seat device 2 a signal for adjusting the force of spouting water at the time of local cleaning. For example, when detecting that the user has touched the portion of the object OB5 where “+” is displayed, the operating device 10 transmits a signal to the toilet seat device 2 to increase the momentum of water spouting at the time of local cleaning. Further, for example, when detecting that the user has touched the portion of the object OB5 where "-" is displayed, the operation device 10 transmits a signal to the toilet seat device 2 to weaken the force of water spouting at the time of local cleaning. I do.

  When detecting that the user has touched the object OB <b> 6 displayed on the display unit 13, the operation device 10 transmits a signal for adjusting the volume of the output sound to the toilet seat device 2. For example, when detecting that the user has touched the portion of the object OB 6 where “+” is displayed, the operation device 10 transmits a signal for increasing the volume of the output sound to the toilet seat device 2. Further, for example, when detecting that the user has touched the portion of the object OB6 where “−” is displayed, the operation device 10 transmits a signal for reducing the volume of the output sound to the toilet seat device 2. For example, the operation device 10 stores information indicating the range of the objects OB1 to OB7 in the storage unit 14 (see FIG. 3), and based on comparison with the contact position of the user, the user contacts the objects OB1 to OB7. It is determined whether it has been done.

  From here, the highlighting of the object will be described. The operation device 10-11 illustrated in FIG. 1 detects a user's contact with the object OB2 (Step S11). For example, the operation device 10 detects a tap operation by the user as selection (contact) of the object OB2 by the user. Note that the operation device 10 may detect various operations such as double tap, drag, swipe, flick, pinch, and long tap, as well as the tap operation, as the selection (contact) of the object by the user.

  Thereby, the operating device 10 transmits a signal to the toilet seat device 2 to start the execution of the local cleaning to the toilet seat device 2. And the toilet seat apparatus 2 which received the signal starts execution of local cleaning.

  The operation device 10 changes the display (Step S12). The operation device 10 changes the display so as to emphasize the second object to be brought into contact with the user next to the object OB2 that is the first object that has been touched. For example, since the user selects the object OB2 to start the local cleaning, the operation device 10 changes the display so as to emphasize the object OB1 to stop the local cleaning as the second object to be brought into contact with the user next.

  In the example of FIG. 1, the operation device 10 changes the display from the operation screen of the operation device 10-11 (the operation screen before highlighting) to the operation screen of the operation device 10-12 (the operation screen after highlighting). For example, the operation device 10-12 that displays the operation screen after highlighting changes the display so that the object OB1 is displayed in a different color from the other objects OB2 to OB7. For example, the operation device 10-12 that displays the operation screen after highlighting displays the object OB1 in red, and displays the other objects OB2 to OB7 in a normal color (for example, white other than red). In the example of FIG. 1, the case where only one of the objects OB1 is brought into contact with the user after the object OB2 is shown. However, the number of the second objects is not limited to one and may be plural. Details of this point will be described later.

  In addition, the highlighting of the target object is not only changing the color of the target object, but also blinking the object to be highlighted, increasing the size, and emphasizing the object more than other objects. If it is an aspect, it may be realized by appropriate means. Since the display unit 13 on which the operation screen is displayed has a margin BS around the objects OB1 to OB7, the object to be highlighted may be displayed in an enlarged manner. In addition, the highlighting of the target object is not limited to changing the display mode of the target object, and by changing the display mode of another object, the target object is relatively highlighted. Is also good. For example, the operation device 10 may highlight the target object by increasing the transparency of another object other than the target object or by hiding the object. For example, the operating device 10 may highlight the target object by changing the color or reducing the size of the object other than the target object.

  When the user touches the object OB1, which is the highlighted second object, after the object OB2, the operation device 10 transmits a signal of a control instruction corresponding to the touched object OB1 to the toilet seat device 2. On the other hand, when the user touches an object (third object) other than the object OB1, which is the second object, next to the object OB2, the operation device 10 transmits a control instruction signal corresponding to the touched object to the toilet seat device 2. Do not send to. For example, when the user touches the object OB4 which is the third object other than the object OB1 which is the second object next to the object OB2, the operation device 10 sends a control instruction signal corresponding to the contacted object OB4 to the toilet seat device. Do not send to 2.

  As described above, the operation device 10 changes the display so as to emphasize the second object to be brought into contact with the user next to the first object in response to the user's contact with the first object, thereby providing low vision. Appropriate operation by a person can be enabled. For example, the operation device 10 emphasizes the second object in comparison with a case where the display mode is not changed at all in response to the user's contact with the first object, and thus the target object in which the consciousness of the user is highlighted. , It is possible to enable appropriate operation by people with low vision. In addition, the operation device 10 enables not only a person with low vision but also various people such as a person other than a visually impaired person to operate the toilet seat device 2 smoothly. For example, the operation device 10 enables the toilet seat device 2 to be smoothly operated even by a person having some trouble in the visual recognition ability such as a presbyopia (elderly person) and a myopic person.

  For example, even if Braille is provided on the display unit (display surface) of the operation device, the user must touch the display unit until he finds Braille corresponding to the desired control, and a visually impaired person operates the device incorrectly. It is difficult to reduce the possibility. In addition, the toilet room is a private space, so there is no one to support the surroundings. In addition, the layout of objects displayed on the display unit of the operation device 10 installed in the toilet room is Because the rooms are not unified, it is difficult to enable appropriate operation by people with low vision.

  On the other hand, in response to the user's contact with the first object, the operation device 10 changes the display so as to emphasize the second object to be brought into contact with the user next to the first object, thereby displaying on the display unit Even a person with low vision who cannot accurately (accurately) visually recognize the displayed object can recognize the object to be touched next. Thereby, the operation device 10 can enable appropriate operation by people with low vision.

  In addition, for example, in order to improve the convenience of visually impaired persons including people with low vision, by operating switches provided in the toilet room, the position of equipment in the toilet room and the operation method are guided by voice. 2. Description of the Related Art There is known a voice guidance device for performing the operation (for example, see Patent Document 3). In this case, since the voice guidance requires the operation of the switch, it is hard to say that it is highly convenient for people with low vision who cannot easily recognize the position of the switch visually. In addition, performing voice guidance in response to detection of a person by the human body detection sensor means that voice guidance is also output to healthy people, so that healthy people who do not want others to hear their operations in the toilet room Therefore, it is difficult to adopt it because it impairs usability. On the other hand, according to the operation device 10, it is possible for a person with low vision to operate the toilet seat device more smoothly than ever before without always performing voice guidance, and a touch panel type that does not impair the usability of a healthy person. An operating device can be provided.

  The operation device 10 may realize processing such as display on the display unit 13 and acceptance of an operation by using a predetermined application. The operation device 10 may acquire a script to be executed on a predetermined software application, and execute information processing such as information display and operation reception as described above, based on the acquired control information such as the script. For example, the control information corresponds to a program that realizes information processing such as information display and operation reception by the operation device 10 according to the embodiment, and includes, for example, CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), Javascript (registered trademark), and HTML. (Hyper Text Markup Language), or any language capable of describing information processing such as information display and operation acceptance by the operation device 10 described above.

<2. Exterior configuration of toilet system>
Next, an external configuration of the toilet system according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view illustrating an example of an external configuration of the toilet system according to the embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the toilet system 1 includes a toilet seat device 2 and an operation device 10. As shown in FIG. 2, in the toilet room R, a Western-style toilet (hereinafter, referred to as “toilet”) 7 is installed on a floor surface F, and the toilet seat device 2 is provided along the toilet 7.

  The toilet 7 is made of, for example, pottery. The bowl 7 is formed in the toilet 7. The bowl portion 8 has a shape that is recessed downward, and is a portion that receives the excrement of the user. The toilet 7 is not limited to the floor-standing type as shown in the figure, and may be of any type as long as the toilet system 1 can be applied, such as a wall-mounted type. The toilet 7 is provided with a rim 9 over the entire periphery of the end of the opening facing the bowl 8. In the toilet room R, for example, a washing water tank for storing washing water near the toilet 7 may be installed, or a so-called tankless type in which no washing water tank is installed may be used.

  For example, when the user operates a washing operation unit (not shown) for washing provided in the toilet room R, the toilet is washed by supplying washing water to the bowl 8 of the toilet 7. The cleaning operation unit may be a touch operation on an operation lever or a toilet cleaning object displayed on the operation device 10. The cleaning operation unit is not limited to one that performs toilet cleaning manually by a user such as an operation lever, and may be one that performs toilet cleaning by human body detection of a sensor such as a seating sensor that detects a user. Good.

  The toilet seat device 2 is attached to an upper part of a toilet bowl 7 and includes a main body 3, a toilet lid 4, a seat 5, and a nozzle 6. Note that the toilet seat device 2 may be detachably attached to the toilet 7 or may be attached so as to be integrated with the toilet 7.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the seating portion 5 is a so-called toilet seat, is formed in a ring shape having an opening at the center, and is arranged along the rim portion 9 at a position overlapping the opening of the toilet 7. The seat 5 supports the buttocks of the seated user. As shown in FIG. 2, one end of the toilet lid 4 and the seating portion 5 are pivotally supported by the main body 3, and are rotatably (openable and closable) around the pivotal support portion of the main body 3. Can be In addition, the toilet lid 4 is attached to the toilet seat device 2 as needed, and the toilet seat device 2 may not have the toilet lid 4.

  The nozzle unit 6 is a nozzle for local cleaning. The nozzle section 6 is configured to be able to advance and retreat with respect to the housing of the main body section 3 by driving a drive source such as an electric motor (not shown). The nozzle unit 6 is connected to a water source such as a water pipe (not shown). Then, as shown in FIG. 2, when the nozzle portion 6 is at a position where the nozzle portion 6 has advanced with respect to the housing of the main body portion 3, the nozzle portion 6 jets water from a water source to a user's body to wash a local portion.

  The operation device 10 is provided in the toilet room R. The operation device 10 is provided at a position where the user can operate. The operation device 10 is provided at a position where the user can operate when the user is seated on the seating section 5. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the operation device 10 is disposed on the wall surface W on the right side when viewed from the user who is seated on the seating section 5. The operating device 10 is not limited to the wall surface, and may be arranged in various modes as long as the user seated on the seat 5 can use the operating device 10. For example, the operating device 10 may be provided integrally with the toilet seat device 2, but this will be described later.

<3. Configuration of toilet system and functional configuration of operation device>
Next, the configuration of the toilet system 1 and the functional configuration of the operation device 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of the toilet system. Specifically, FIG. 3 shows a configuration of the toilet system 1 and a functional configuration of the operation device 10 included in the toilet system 1. The toilet system 1 includes a toilet seat device 2 and an operation device 10.

  The toilet seat device 2 and the operation device 10 are communicably connected via a predetermined network N by wire or wirelessly. For example, the toilet seat device 2 and the operation device 10 may be connected in any way as long as information can be transmitted and received, may be connected to be able to communicate by wire, or may be connected to be able to communicate wirelessly. You may.

  When the toilet system 1 includes the audio output device 50, for example, the audio output device 50 is provided in the toilet room R. For example, the operation device 10 or the toilet seat device 2 may have a function of providing voice guidance. Although the audio output device 50 is illustrated in FIG. 3, the audio output device 50 may not be included in the toilet system 1. For example, the audio output device 50 is connected to the toilet seat device 2 and the operating device 10 via a predetermined network N so as to be communicable by wire or wirelessly, and outputs the audio to the toilet room R or the operating device. A configuration different from 10 may be used.

  First, the configuration of the operation device 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the operating device 10 includes a communication unit 11, an input unit 12, a display unit 13, a storage unit 14, a control unit 15, a contact detection unit 16, and a frame unit 17 (see FIG. 1). ).

  The communication unit 11 is realized by, for example, a communication circuit or the like. The communication unit 11 is connected to a predetermined network N by wire or wirelessly, and transmits and receives information to and from an external information processing device. For example, the communication unit 11 is connected to the network N by wire or wirelessly, and transmits and receives information to and from the toilet seat device 2 and the audio output device 50.

  Various operations are input to the input unit 12 by a user. The input unit 12 receives various operations from a user via a display surface (for example, the display unit 13) by a touch panel function. The input unit 12 may receive various operations by using switches, buttons, and the like provided on the operation device 10.

  The input unit 12 receives various operations from the user via a display (display surface, display screen) such as a tablet terminal by a touch panel function realized by the contact detection unit 16. That is, the input unit 12 receives various operations from the user via the display unit 13 of the operation device 10. For example, the input unit 12 receives an operation such as a user's operation of designating an object via the display unit 13 of the operation device 10. In other words, the input unit 12 functions as a receiving unit that receives a user operation by a function of the touch panel. As a method of detecting a user operation by the input unit 12, a capacitance method is mainly used in a tablet terminal, but other detection methods such as a resistive film method, a surface acoustic wave method, an infrared method, and an electromagnetic method are used. Any method, such as a guidance method, may be adopted as long as the operation of the user can be detected and the function of the touch panel can be realized. When switches and buttons are provided on the operating device 10, the operating device 10 may include an input unit that also receives operations using the switches and buttons.

  The display unit 13 is a display screen of a tablet terminal or the like realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display, and is a display device for displaying various information. That is, the operating device 10 receives a user's input through the display screen that is the display unit 13 and also outputs to the user. The display unit 13 displays various information. The display on the display unit 13 may be controlled by the display unit 13 or by the display control unit of the control unit 15.

  The display unit 13 displays a plurality of objects related to a control instruction for the toilet seat device. The table display unit 13 changes the display so as to emphasize an object to be brought into contact with the user among the plurality of objects. The display unit 13 highlights the second object to be brought into contact with the user next to the first object when the contact of the user with the first object displayed on the display unit 13 is detected by the contact detection unit. Change the display to The display unit 13 is a third object other than the second object to be brought into contact with the user next to the first object when the contact detection unit detects the user's contact with the first object among the plurality of objects. Is displayed with higher transparency than other objects. The display unit 13 does not display the third object.

  For example, the display unit 13 changes the display mode based on the information stored in the storage unit 14. For example, the display unit 13 specifies the second object by comparing information indicating the object touched by the user with the list information stored in the storage unit 14, and based on the specified second object. , To change the display mode. For example, the display unit 13 specifies the third object by comparing information indicating the object touched by the user with the list information stored in the storage unit 14, and based on the specified third object. , To change the display mode. For example, the display unit 13 changes the display mode based on the information indicating the highlighting method stored in the storage unit 14. For example, if the highlighting method stored in the storage unit 14 is information indicating a color change, the display unit 13 changes the color of the target object.

  The display unit 13 displays a lock screen that accepts an operation of unlocking by the user, and displays objects related to a control instruction to the toilet seat device after unlocking according to the operation by the user. When the user's contact with the predetermined area is detected, the display unit 13 displays a release object that accepts a lock release operation by the user in another area different from the predetermined area. The display unit 13 displays another screen that does not accept an operation by the user when the entry of the user into the toilet room is detected, and displays the screen from the other screen on the lock screen after a lapse of a predetermined period from the entry. To change.

  The storage unit 14 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory device such as a random access memory (RAM) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. The storage unit 14 stores, for example, information on an application (for example, an application for operating a toilet device or the like) installed in the operation device 10, for example, a program or the like. The storage unit 14 stores information on various screens such as an operation screen. The storage unit 14 stores information used to generate a signal for operating the toilet seat device 2. The storage unit 14 stores information that associates objects with control instructions.

  Further, the storage unit 14 stores information for determining whether to issue a control instruction corresponding to the object specified by the user. For example, the storage unit 14 stores list information (second list information) indicating the correspondence between each object and the object (second object) to be contacted next. Further, for example, the storage unit 14 stores list information (third list information) indicating a correspondence between each object and an object (third object) that should not be contacted next. The storage unit 14 stores information indicating a method of highlighting an object.

  The control unit 15 is realized by executing a program stored in the storage unit 14 using a RAM as a work area by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or the like. For example, the various programs include a program of an application (for example, an application for operating a toilet device or the like) for performing various information processing such as a display process and a determination process. The control unit 15 is realized by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

  As illustrated in FIG. 3, the control unit 15 includes an acquisition unit 151, a determination unit 152, a generation unit 153, and a transmission unit 154, and realizes or executes a function or an operation of a determination process described below. . Note that the internal configuration of the control unit 15 is not limited to the configuration illustrated in FIG. 3 and may be another configuration as long as the configuration performs a determination process described later. Further, the connection relationship between the processing units included in the control unit 15 is not limited to the connection relationship illustrated in FIG. 3 and may be another connection relationship.

  The acquisition unit 151 acquires various information. For example, the acquisition unit 151 acquires various information from an external information processing device. For example, the acquisition unit 151 acquires various types of information from the toilet seat device 2 and the audio output device 50. For example, the acquisition unit 151 acquires various information from the storage unit 14. For example, the acquisition unit 151 acquires the sensor information detected by the contact detection unit 16.

  The determination unit 152 determines various information. For example, the determination unit 152 determines various types of information using various types of information acquired by the acquisition unit 151. For example, the determination unit 152 determines various types of information using various types of information stored in the storage unit 14. For example, the determination unit 152 performs various determinations based on the sensor information detected by the contact detection unit 16.

  For example, the determination unit 152 specifies the object that the user has contacted based on the sensor information. For example, based on the sensor information, the determination unit 152 specifies which type of operation such as tap, double tap, drag, swipe, flick, pinch, and long tap is performed by the user.

  The generation unit 153 performs various generations. For example, the generation unit 153 generates a control instruction signal. For example, the generation unit 153 generates a signal for operating the toilet seat device 2. For example, the generation unit 153 generates a signal corresponding to a control instruction related to the object touched by the user.

  The generation unit 153 generates a signal corresponding to a control instruction related to the object touched by the user, using the information stored in the storage unit 14. The generation unit 153 generates a signal for operating the toilet seat device 2 using the information stored in the storage unit 14 in which the object and the control instruction are associated with each other. The generation unit 153 generates a signal for operating the toilet seat device 2 using the information indicating the object touched by the user and the information stored in the storage unit 14 in association with the control instruction.

  The transmitting unit 154 transmits various information. For example, the transmission unit 154 transmits various information by controlling the communication unit 11. The transmission unit 154 transmits various information to another device via the communication unit 11. Note that the transmission unit 154 may be included in the communication unit 11 instead of the control unit 15. The transmitting unit 154 transmits various information to the toilet seat device 2 and the audio output device 50. The transmission unit 154 transmits various information stored in the storage unit 14 to another device. The transmission unit 154 transmits various information acquired by the acquisition unit 151 to another device. The transmission unit 154 transmits the various information determined by the determination unit 152 to another device. The transmission unit 154 transmits the various information generated by the generation unit 153 to another device.

  The transmission unit 154 transmits a signal for operating the toilet seat device 2 according to a control instruction related to the object when the contact detection unit 16 detects a user's contact with the object displayed on the display unit 13. . The transmission unit 154 controls the second object to be brought into contact with the user next to the first object when the contact detection unit detects the user's contact with the first object displayed on the display unit 13. Do not send any signal other than the instruction. The transmission unit 154 is configured to, after the user's contact with the first object displayed on the display unit 13 is detected by the contact detection unit, to transmit a third object other than the second object to contact the user after the first object When a contact of the user with the third object is detected by the contact detection unit, the control instruction signal related to the third object is not transmitted.

  When various processes by the control unit 15 are performed by a predetermined application, each unit of the control unit 15 may be realized by, for example, a predetermined application. For example, various processes by the control unit 15 may be realized by control information received from an external information processing device.

  The contact detection unit 16 is a sensor for realizing the function of the touch panel. For example, the contact detection unit 16 includes a pressure sensor. For example, the contact detection unit 16 includes a sensor that detects pressure information indicating a pressure at which the user contacts the screen. For example, the contact detection unit 16 includes a sensor that detects a contact range (coordinates) of the user on the screen. For example, the contact detection unit 16 includes a sensor that detects position information indicating a position where the user makes contact on the screen. For example, the contact detection unit 16 includes a sensor that detects area information indicating an area where the user makes contact with the screen. For example, the contact detection unit 16 realizes a function of a touch sensor in cooperation with various other configurations.

  The contact detection unit 16 detects a user's contact with the display unit 13. The contact detection unit 16 detects a user's contact with a predetermined area of the display unit 13 when the lock screen is displayed, as a lock release operation. The contact detection unit 16 detects a user's contact with a language selection object for language selection displayed on the display unit 13 as an unlock operation.

  The frame part 17 is a frame provided on the outer peripheral part 131 of the display unit 13. The frame 17 is a frame that surrounds the outer periphery 131 of the display unit 13 over the entire periphery. The frame 17 may be formed of various materials.

  In the case where the operation device 10 outputs sound, the operation device 10 may include a sound output unit (speaker). When outputting vibration, the operating device 10 may include a vibration output unit (for example, a vibrator realized by a vibration motor or the like).

<4. Functional configuration of toilet seat device>
Next, a functional configuration of the toilet seat device 2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the toilet seat device. As shown in FIG. 4, the toilet seat device 2 includes a main body 3, a toilet lid 4, a seat 5, and a nozzle 6. The description of the external configuration of the toilet seat device 2 described with reference to FIG. 2 will be omitted.

  The main body 3 of the toilet seat device 2 includes a communication unit 31, a human body detection unit 32, a seating detection unit 33, and a control unit 34.

  The communication unit 31 is realized by, for example, a communication circuit or the like. The communication unit 31 is connected to a predetermined communication network (network N) (not shown) by wire or wirelessly, and transmits and receives information to and from an external information processing device. For example, the communication unit 31 is connected to the network N by wire or wirelessly, and transmits and receives information to and from the operation device 10 and the audio output device 50.

  The human body detection unit 32 has a function of detecting a human body. For example, the human body detection unit 32 is realized by a pyroelectric sensor or the like using an infrared signal. For example, the human body detection unit 32 may be realized by a pyroelectric sensor using a μ (micro) wave. Note that the above is an example, and the human body detection unit 32 may detect a human body by various means without being limited to the above. For example, the human body detection unit 32 detects a person (a user or the like) entering the toilet room R (see FIG. 2). The human body detection unit 32 outputs a detection signal to the control unit 34.

  The seat detection unit 33 has a function of detecting a person sitting on the toilet seat device 2. The seating detection unit 33 detects that the user is seated on the seating unit 5. For example, the seating detection unit 33 detects that the user is seated on the seating unit 5 using the load sensor. For example, the seating detecting unit 33 is a distance measuring sensor of an infrared ray projecting / receiving type, and a human body (user) exists near the seating unit 5 immediately before the person (user) sits on the seating unit 5 or sits on the seating unit 5. The user may be detected. Note that the above is an example, and the seating detection unit 33 may detect the seating of the person on the toilet seat device 2 by various means without being limited to the above. The seat detection unit 33 outputs a seat detection signal to the control unit 34.

  The control unit 34 controls the toilet lid 4, the seating unit 5, and the nozzle unit 6. The control unit 34 controls the toilet lid 4, the seating unit 5, and the nozzle unit 6 based on a signal transmitted from the operation device 10. The control unit 34 controls the nozzle unit 6 based on a control instruction signal regarding local cleaning transmitted from the operation device 10. The control unit 34 controls the toilet lid 4 based on a control instruction signal regarding opening and closing the toilet lid transmitted from the operation device 10. The control unit 34 controls the seat 5 based on a control instruction signal regarding opening and closing of the seat transmitted from the operating device 10. The control unit 34 transmits control information to the toilet lid 4, the seating unit 5, and the nozzle unit 6 by wire. The control unit 34 may wirelessly transmit control information to the toilet lid 4, the seating unit 5, and the nozzle unit 6.

  The control unit 34 determines whether or not the entry of the user by the human body detection unit 32 is detected. The control unit 34 determines whether or not the entry of the user into the toilet room R by the human body detection unit 32 is detected. The control unit 34 determines whether or not the user's seat is detected by the seat detection unit 33. The control unit 34 determines whether or not the user's seating on the seating unit 5 by the seating detection unit 33 is detected. The control unit 34 may be realized by various means such as an integrated circuit such as a CPU, an MPU, an ASIC, and an FPGA.

  Note that the toilet seat device 2 may include various configurations other than the above. For example, the toilet seat device 2 may include a sound output unit (a toilet sound device).

<5. Specific operation of operation device>
Next, a specific operation of the operation device 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a process executed by the operation device.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the operation device 10 displays an operation screen (Step S1). For example, the operation device 10 displays an operation screen including a plurality of objects.

  When detecting a contact with the object (Step S2: Yes), the operation device 10 changes the display (Step S3). When detecting the contact with the object, the operation device 10 changes the display according to the contacted object. Note that, when the operation device 10 has not detected contact with the object (Step S2: No), the operation device 10 repeats the process of Step S2.

<6. Display Mode of First Object>
Note that the operation device 10 may change various display modes. This will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the change of the display mode of the first object will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change in the display mode of the first object of the operation device. In FIG. 6, the object OB11 before display change and the object OB11-2 after display change are described according to the display mode of the object OB11. ". The object OB11 shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display unit 13 of the operation device 10.

  In the example of FIG. 6, the operation device 10 detects a user's contact with the display-before-change object OB11-1 (step S21). Thereby, the operation device 10 transmits a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to execute the function corresponding to the object OB11 to the toilet seat device 2. For example, the operating device 10 transmits a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to start performing the local cleaning to the toilet seat device 2. And the toilet seat apparatus 2 which received the signal starts execution of local cleaning.

  The operation device 10 changes the display (step S22). The operation device 10 changes the display mode of the object OB11 that is the first object touched. In the example of FIG. 6, the operation device 10 changes the display from the object OB11-1 before display change to the object OB11-2 after display change. For example, the operation device 10 changes the display mode so that the object OB11 is less noticeable than other objects because the object OB11 as the first object is already selected and the corresponding function is being executed. For example, the operation device 10 displays the display-changed object OB11-2 with the increased transparency on the display unit 13.

  As described above, the operation device 10 changes the display mode of the selected first object so as to be less conspicuous than other objects in accordance with the user's contact with the first object. Since the consciousness can be directed to another object, it is possible to prevent the first object from being selected many times, and to enable an appropriate operation by a person with low vision.

<7. Change Display Object>
The operation device 10 may change the first object selected (touched) by the user to another object (second object). This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of changing an object displayed by the operation device. The object OB11 shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the display unit 13 of the operation device 10.

  In the example of FIG. 7, the operation device 10 detects a user's contact with the object OB11 (step S23). Thereby, the operation device 10 transmits a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to execute the function corresponding to the object OB11 to the toilet seat device 2. For example, the operating device 10 transmits a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to start performing the local cleaning to the toilet seat device 2. And the toilet seat apparatus 2 which received the signal starts execution of local cleaning.

  The operation device 10 changes the display (step S24). The operation device 10 changes the object OB11, which is the first object touched, to another object to be operated next. In the example of FIG. 7, the operating device 10 changes the object OB11 that is the first object touched to the object OB12 that is the second object. For example, since the object OB11 as the first object is already selected and the corresponding function is being executed, the operation device 10 displays the object OB12 for stopping the function being executed instead of the object OB11 on the display unit 13. To be displayed. Then, when detecting a contact of the user with the object OB12, the operation device 10 transmits a signal to the toilet seat device 2 to stop the execution of the local cleaning to the toilet seat device 2.

  In this way, the operating device 10 changes the user's consciousness to the second object to be selected next to the selected first object according to the user's contact with the first object. Since the user can be directed to the two objects, it is possible to perform an appropriate operation by a person with low vision.

<8. Display of second object>
In addition, the operation device 10 may cause the second object corresponding to the first object selected (touched) by the user to appear and newly display the second object. This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the display of the second object of the operation device. The object OB11 shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the display unit 13 of the operation device 10.

  In the example of FIG. 8, the operation device 10 detects a user's contact with the object OB11 (step S25). Thereby, the operation device 10 transmits a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to execute the function corresponding to the object OB11 to the toilet seat device 2. For example, the operating device 10 transmits a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to start performing the local cleaning to the toilet seat device 2. And the toilet seat apparatus 2 which received the signal starts execution of local cleaning.

  The operation device 10 changes the display (step S26). The operation device 10 changes the object OB11, which is the first object touched, to another object to be operated next. In the example of FIG. 8, the operating device 10 changes the object OB11 that is the first object that has been touched to the object OB12 that is the second object. For example, since the object OB11 as the first object is already selected and the corresponding function is being executed, the operation device 10 displays the object OB12 for stopping the function being executed instead of the object OB11 on the display unit 13. To be displayed.

  Further, the operating device 10 newly displays the object OB13 related to the adjustment of the local cleaning performed by the object OB11 on the display unit 13. In the example of FIG. 8, the operating device 10 newly displays the object OB13 for adjusting the momentum of the water for local cleaning as a second object on the display unit 13. When detecting the user's contact with the object OB13, the operating device 10 transmits a signal to the toilet seat device 2 to cause the toilet seat device 2 to adjust the water force of the local cleaning according to the contact position.

  In this way, the operating device 10 displays the second object to be selected next to the selected first object in response to the user's contact with the first object, and newly displays the second object to be used. Since the consciousness of the person can be directed to the second object, an appropriate operation by a person with low vision can be enabled.

  In addition, the operation device 10 changes the display mode of an object (third object) other than the objects OB12 and OB13 that are the second objects. In the example of FIG. 8, the operating device 10 changes the display mode so that the objects OB14 and OB15 as the third objects are less noticeable than the objects OB12 and OB13 as the second objects. For example, the operating device 10 changes the display mode of the objects OB14 and OB15 by increasing the transparency of the objects OB14 and OB15.

  As described above, the operation device 10 displays the third object other than the second object of the selected first object in a manner that is less noticeable than the second object in response to the user's contact with the first object. , The user's consciousness can be directed to the second object, so that an appropriate operation by a person with low vision can be enabled.

<9. Highlight multiple objects>
The operating device 10 may highlight a plurality of objects. This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of highlighting of a plurality of objects of the operation device. Specifically, FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change in the display of the second object and the third object displayed on the operation device 10 after the first object is selected. In FIG. 9, the operation devices 10-21 and 10-22 will be described according to the display mode of the operation device 10.

  The operation device 10 of FIG. 9 shows a state where an operation screen is displayed on the display unit 13. The operation screen includes objects B1 to B20 that execute various functions. Note that the objects B1 to B20 illustrated in FIG. 9 are examples, and are not limited to the objects B1 to B20, and may include various objects. In the example of FIG. 9, the objects B1 to B20 of the respective functions are indicated by simple rectangles for the purpose of explaining the relationship between the objects. However, each object corresponds to the function executed in accordance with the selection of the object. And various display modes. For example, the objects B13 to B15 relating to the temperature setting function may include a display such as “+” or “−” for raising or lowering the temperature. An information display area may be arranged on the upper side of the display unit 13 of the operation device 10 shown in FIG.

  Objects B1 to B3 are objects related to the local cleaning function. The object B1 is an object for causing the toilet seat device 2 to perform local cleaning. The object B2 is an object for causing the toilet seat device 2 to perform local cleaning in a predetermined mode. The object B3 is an object for causing the toilet seat device 2 to perform local cleaning in a predetermined mode. Hereinafter, the objects B1 to B3 may be collectively referred to as a “local cleaning function object”.

  Objects B4 to B7 are objects related to the local cleaning assist function. The object B4 is an object for adjusting the water force of the local cleaning by the toilet seat device 2. The object B5 is an object for adjusting the cleaning position of the local cleaning by the toilet seat device 2. The object B6 is an object for adjusting the mode of local cleaning by the toilet seat device 2. The object B7 is an object for adjusting the mode of the local cleaning by the toilet seat device 2. Hereinafter, the objects B4 to B7 may be collectively referred to as a "local cleaning auxiliary function object".

  The object B8 is an object related to the stop function. The object B8 is an object for stopping the control being executed by the toilet seat device 2. Hereinafter, the object B8 may be referred to as a “stop function object”.

  The object B9 is an object related to the drying function. The object B9 is an object for causing the toilet seat device 2 to execute a drying function. Hereinafter, the object B9 may be described as a “drying function object”.

  The object B10 is an object related to the toilet seat opening / closing function. The object B10 is an object for causing the toilet seat device 2 to open and close the toilet seat (the seating portion 5) and the lid (the toilet lid 4). Hereinafter, the object B10 may be described as a "toilet seat opening / closing function object".

  Objects B11 and B12 are objects related to the cleaning function. The object B11 is an object for performing a sterilization process of sterilizing the nozzle unit 6 of the toilet seat device 2 with sterilizing water. The object B12 is an object for performing a sterilization process of sterilizing the bowl portion 8 of the toilet 7 of the toilet seat device 2 with sterilizing water. Hereinafter, the objects B11 and B12 may be collectively described as a "cleaning function object".

  Objects B13 to B15 are objects related to the temperature setting function. The object B13 is an object for setting the temperature of the water discharged by the toilet seat device 2. The object B14 is an object for setting the temperature of the drying performed by the toilet seat device 2. The object B15 is an object for setting the temperature of the toilet seat (seat portion 5) of the toilet seat device 2. Hereinafter, the objects B13 to B15 may be collectively described as a "temperature setting function object". The objects B13 to B15, which are temperature setting function objects, may include a display such as “+” or “−” for raising or lowering the temperature.

  The object B16 is an object related to the audio output function. The object B16 is an object for causing the toilet seat device 2 to output a predetermined sound. Hereinafter, the object B16 may be referred to as an “audio output function object”.

  The object B17 is an object related to the language selection function. The object B17 is an object for selecting a language when displaying information related to the use of the toilet on the operation device 10 or outputting the information as voice. Hereinafter, the object B17 may be described as a "language selection function object".

  Objects B18 and B19 are objects related to the toilet flushing function. The object B18 is an object for cleaning the toilet 7 (for example, the bowl portion 8) of the toilet seat device 2. The object B19 is an object for performing cleaning of the toilet 7 (for example, the bowl portion 8) of the toilet seat device 2 in a predetermined mode. Hereinafter, the objects B18 and B19 may be collectively described as a "toilet washing function object".

  The object B20 is an object relating to the deodorizing function. The object B20 is an object for causing the toilet seat device 2 to execute a deodorizing function. Hereinafter, the object B20 may be referred to as a “deodorizing function object”.

  The operation device 10 performs a process for executing a function corresponding to the selected object in accordance with the user's contact (selection) with each of the objects B1 to B20 displayed on the display unit 13. For example, when detecting that the user has touched the object B <b> 1 displayed on the display unit 13, the operation device 10 transmits a signal to the toilet seat device 2 to start the execution of the local cleaning to the toilet seat device 2. When detecting that the user has touched the object B <b> 8 displayed on the display unit 13, the operation device 10 transmits a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to stop the control being executed to the toilet seat device 2.

  In the example of FIG. 9, the operation device 10 detects a user's contact with the object B1 (step S41). In this case, the operating device 10 sends a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to start performing the local cleaning in accordance with the user's contact (first contact) with the object B1 that is the local cleaning function object. Send to

  Further, the operation device 10 changes the display (step S42). The operation device 10 changes the display so as to emphasize the second object to be brought into contact with the user next to the object B1, which is the first object touched. In addition, the operation device 10 changes the display so that the third object that should not be brought into contact with the user is made inconspicuous next to the contacted object B1, which is the first object.

  For example, the operation device 10 specifies a second object corresponding to the selected object (first object) using information (second list information) indicating the association between the first object and the second object. For example, the operating device 10 specifies the second object using the second list information indicating the correspondence between each object and the object (second object) to be contacted next. For example, the operating device 10 specifies the second object using the second list information stored in the storage unit 14 (see FIG. 3).

  For example, the second list information may include, for each association between the first object and the second object, list information indicating whether or not the relationship is abnormal. When the first object is the local cleaning function object, the second list information includes information indicating that the second object is the local cleaning assisting function object. Further, the second list information includes information indicating that the second object is a stop function object when the first object is a local cleaning function object. When the first object is a local cleaning function object, the second list information includes information indicating that the second object is a drying function object.

  For example, the operating device 10 specifies a third object corresponding to the selected object (first object) using information (third list information) indicating the association between the first object and the third object. For example, the operating device 10 specifies the third object using the third list information indicating the correspondence between each object and the object (third object) that should not be touched next. For example, the operating device 10 specifies the third object using the third list information stored in the storage unit 14 (see FIG. 3).

  For example, when the first object is a local cleaning function object, the third list information includes information indicating that the third object is a toilet seat opening / closing function object. When the first object is the local cleaning function object, the third list information includes information indicating that the third object is the cleaning function object. Note that the second list information and the third list information are examples, and various associations between the first object and the second object, and associations between the first object and the third object are set according to uses and functions. You may.

  The operating device 10 specifies the second object and the third object corresponding to the object B1 as the first object by using the second list information and the third list information as described above. In the example of FIG. 9, since the object B1 as the first object is the local cleaning function object, the operation device 10 specifies the local cleaning assisting function object, the stop function object, and the drying function object as the second objects. That is, the operating device 10 specifies the six objects B4 to B9 as the second objects.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the operation device 10 changes the display so as to emphasize six objects B4 to B9, which are the second objects. For example, the operation device 10 changes the display so as to emphasize the objects B4 to B9 by changing the colors of the objects B4 to B9.

  In the example of FIG. 9, the operation device 10 specifies the toilet seat opening / closing function object and the cleaning function object as the third objects because the object B1 as the first object is the local cleaning function object. That is, the operating device 10 specifies three objects B10 to B12 as the third objects.

  Then, as illustrated in FIG. 9, the operation device 10 changes the display so that three objects B10 to B12, which are the third objects, are made inconspicuous. For example, the operating device 10 changes the display so as to make the objects B10 to B12 inconspicuous by increasing the transparency of the objects B10 to B12. The operation device 10 may change the display by hiding the objects B10 to B12.

  As described above, the operation device 10 changes the display mode so that the second object to be contacted next to the first object contacted by the user is emphasized and the third object not to be contacted is inconspicuous. Thereby, it is possible to enable an appropriate operation by a person with low vision.

<10. Other device configuration example>
Note that the device configuration is not limited to the above, and may be various configurations. For example, the toilet seat device may be integrated with the operating device. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating an example of another configuration of the toilet seat device. The description of the same points as in FIG. 4 will be omitted as appropriate.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the toilet seat device 2 </ b> A includes an operation device 10. For example, in the toilet seat device 2A, the operation device 10 is connected to the main body 3 so as to be able to transmit and receive information. For example, the operation device 10 may be connected to the main unit 3 by a wire, or may be directly connected to the control unit 34. In the toilet seat device 2 </ b> A, the operation device 10 may be arranged on the side of the seat 5. The toilet system 1 described above may include a toilet seat device 2A instead of the toilet seat device 2.

<11. Display of operation device>
In the above example, the case where the operation device 10 displays the operation screen has been described, but the operation device 10 may display various screens. This point will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a process performed by the toilet system. Specifically, FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a process performed by the toilet system 1 from the time when the user enters the room until the operation screen is displayed. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen transition executed by the operation device. In FIG. 12, the operation devices 10-1 to 10-4 are described according to the screen displayed on the operation device 10. However, unless otherwise specifically described, the operation device 10 is simply referred to as the “operation device 10”. I do. The operating device 10-1 shown in FIG. 12 shows a state of a standby screen before detecting entry of a user. The standby screen of the operation device 10-1 may be in a state where nothing is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the toilet system 1 detects entry (Step S101: Yes), the toilet system 1 changes the display on the welcome screen (Step S102). For example, when detecting the entry of the user into the toilet room R (see FIG. 2), the toilet seat device 2 transmits information indicating the detection of the entry to the operation device 10. The detection may be performed by any means as long as the entry of the room can be detected. The operation device 10 may detect the entry of the room, or the door sensor of the toilet may detect the entry of the user. You may.

  The operating device 10 that has acquired the information indicating the detection of entry changes the display on the welcome screen. In the example of FIG. 12, the operation device 10 causes the display to transition from the standby screen of the operation device 10-1 to the welcome screen of the operation device 10-2. The welcome screen of the operation device 10-2 includes predetermined information such as “Welcome XX Toilet”. For example, the toilet system 1 may output a predetermined sound such as “Welcome to the XX toilet” when displaying the welcome screen.

  In addition, the toilet system 1 repeats the process of step S101 when the entrance is not detected (step S101: No). The operation device 10 continues the state of the standby screen of the operation device 10-1.

  Then, after displaying the welcome screen, the toilet system 1 changes the display to the lock screen (step S103). The operation device 10 displaying the welcome screen changes the display to the lock screen after a predetermined time (for example, an arbitrary time such as 5 seconds or 10 seconds) has elapsed from the display of the welcome screen. In the example of FIG. 12, the operation device 10 causes the display to transition from the welcome screen of the operation device 10-2 to the lock screen of the operation device 10-3. The lock screen of the operation device 10-3 includes predetermined information such as "Let's try" and "Unlock".

  When the lock screen is displayed, the operation device 10 may display any object related to a control instruction to the toilet seat device 2. For example, when displaying the object, the operation device 10 does not have to generate a signal (communication signal) or transmit a signal (communication signal) even if the object is touched.

  When detecting the lock release (Step S104: Yes), the toilet system 1 changes the display on the operation screen (Step S105). In the example of FIG. 12, the operation device 10 changes the display from the lock screen of the operation device 10-3 to the operation screen of the operation device 10-4. For example, the operation device 10 displays an operation screen including a first area where the object is arranged and a second area where the object is not arranged. For example, the video display screen in the operation screen may be operable or may not be operable. When the lock release is not detected (step S104: No), the toilet system 1 repeats the process of step S103. The operation device 10 continues the state of the lock screen of the operation device 10-3.

  For example, the toilet system 1 may accept unlocking in various modes. For example, the toilet system 1 displays a lock object released by one of seven types of touch operations (tap, double tap, long tap, drag, swipe, flick, and pinch) on the operation device 10, and displays the displayed lock object. May be used to release the lock. Further, the toilet system 1 may accept the unlocking by a voice instruction from the user. Further, the toilet system 1 may detect the seating on the toilet seat device 2 as unlocking. Note that the above lock release is an example, and the lock may be released by any means. Details of another example of unlocking will be described later.

  In the example of FIG. 12, the screen transition from the user entering the room to the display of the operation screen is illustrated. However, the operation device 10 similarly transitions the image from the user's use of the toilet to the exit. Is also good.

  For example, after the operation screen is displayed, the operation device 10 transitions the display from the operation screen to a predetermined screen (thank you screen) when the user's exit is detected. The thank you screen may include predetermined information such as “Thank you”. When displaying the thank you screen, the toilet system 1 may output a predetermined sound such as “Thank you for using the XX toilet”.

  For example, when the release of the seated state of the user is detected, the operation device 10 may display a thank-you screen assuming that the user leaves the room. For example, the operation device 10 may display a thank-you screen when an operation on the door of the user is detected by a door sensor or the like of a toilet.

  The operating device 10 displaying the thank-you screen changes the display to the standby screen after a predetermined time (for example, an arbitrary time such as 3 seconds or 15 seconds) has elapsed from the display of the thank-you screen.

<12. Operation example of function explanation>
The operation device 10 may display a moving image or the like explaining the function of the object. This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a function description process performed by the operation device.

  In the example of FIG. 13, the operation device 10 displays an operation screen (step S201). For example, the operation device 10 displays an operation screen after the user releases the lock.

  As illustrated in FIG. 13, when the operation device 10 has not detected contact with the function explanation object (step S <b> 202: No), the operation device 10 determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed without using the operation device 10 (step S <b> 202). S203). For example, the operation device 10 determines whether a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds, 1 minute, or the like) has elapsed without using the operation device 10 from the time when the operation screen was displayed or the time when the operation device 10 was last used. Determine whether

  When it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed without using the operation device 10 (step S203: Yes), the operation device 10 displays an image of the function description (step S204). For example, when it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed without using the operation device 10, the operation device 10 reproduces a moving image explaining the function of the object corresponding to the predetermined function description object. For example, when it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed without using the operation device 10, the operation device 10 reproduces a moving image explaining the function of the object corresponding to the function description object selected at random.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed without using the operation device 10 (step S203: No), the operation device 10 returns to step S202 and repeats the processing.

  When detecting a contact with the function explanation object (step S202: Yes), the operation device 10 displays an image of the function explanation (step S204). For example, when detecting a contact with the function explanation object, the operation device 10 reproduces a moving image explaining the function of the object corresponding to the function explanation object. When the user touches any of the function explanation objects IO2 to IO4 arranged at the lower right of the objects OB2 to OB4 shown in FIG. 1, the operation device 10 describes the function of the object corresponding to the contacted function explanation object. The moving image to be displayed is displayed (reproduced) in the information display area CT. For example, when the user touches the function explanation object IO4, the operation device 10 displays the contents of the function explanation about the object OB4 in the information display area CT.

  Then, the operation device 10 determines whether or not it has contacted another object (step S205). When not touching another object (step S205: No), the operating device 10 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed after touching the function explanation object (step S206). For example, the operation device 10 has passed a predetermined time (for example, a reproduction time of the video of the function explanation) from the time when the user touched any one of the function explanation objects IO2 to IO4 or the start of the display of the video of the function explanation. Is determined.

  When it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed from the contact with the function explanation object (step S206: No), the operation device 10 returns to step S205 and repeats the processing.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed from the contact with the function description object (step S206: Yes), the operation device 10 ends the display of the function description (step S207). When it is determined that the operation device 10 has touched another object (step S205: Yes), the display of the function description ends (step S207). Then, after step S207, the operation device 10 returns to step S201 and repeats the processing. If there is no change in the display of the operation screen after step S207, the operation device 10 may return to step S202 and repeat the processing.

<13. Example of unlocking>
The operating device 10 may cause the user to release the lock in various modes. This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen transition in unlocking performed by the operation device.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the operation device 10 may allow the user to perform a two-step unlock operation. In FIG. 14, the operation devices 10-3, 10-31, and 10-4 are described according to the screen displayed on the operation device 10. Device 10 ". The operation devices 10-3 and 10-4 shown in FIG. 14 are the same as the operation devices 10-3 and 10-4 shown in FIG.

  A first lock screen is displayed on the operation device 10-3 shown in FIG. 14, and an object OB31 that detects a user's contact as an unlock operation is displayed in an area AR31 of the display unit 13. The operation device 10 detects a user's contact with the area AR31 on which the object OB31 is displayed (step S31).

  Thereby, the operation device 10 transitions the screen (Step S32). In the example of FIG. 14, the operation device 10 causes the display to transition from the first lock screen of the operation device 10-3 to the second lock screen of the operation device 10-31.

  On the second lock screen of the operation device 10-31, an unlock object OB32 for fixing the unlock operation by the user is arranged in an area AR32 of the display unit 13 at a position different from the area AR31 of the display unit 13. You. In the display unit 13 of the operation device 10, the range of the area AR31 does not overlap with the range of the area AR32. In the example of FIG. 14, in the second lock screen of the operation device 10-31, the area AR32 in which the unlock object OB32 is arranged is arranged at the end of the display unit 13. Accordingly, the operation device 10 can further reduce the possibility that a visually impaired person such as a blind person touches the operation device 10 and unintentionally releases the lock screen.

  In addition, on the second lock screen of the operation device 10-31, character information indicating a user's unlocking method, such as "Touch the start button on the screen to unlock", is displayed. Thereby, since the operation device 10 can specifically notify the healthy person of the method of unlocking, the possibility that the healthy person cannot release the lock screen can be reduced.

  The operation device 10 detects a user's contact with the area AR32 in which the unlock object OB32 is displayed (step S33).

  Thereby, the operation device 10 releases the lock (step S34). For example, the operation device 10 transitions the screen. In the example of FIG. 14, the operation device 10 causes the display to transition from the second lock screen of the operation device 10-31 to the operation screen of the operation device 10-4.

<14. Example of unlocking using other operations>
The operation device 10 may receive another operation by the user as unlocking. This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating another example of a screen transition in unlocking performed by the operation device.

  As illustrated in FIG. 15, the operation device 10 may receive a language selection by a user as an unlock operation. In FIG. 15, the operation devices 10-35, 10-36, and 10-4 are described in accordance with the screen displayed on the operation device 10. Device 10 ". The operation device 10-4 shown in FIG. 15 is the same as the operation device 10-4 shown in FIG. The lock screen of the operation device 10-35 shown in FIG. 15 (hereinafter also referred to as a “first lock screen”) includes the first lock screen of the operation device 10-3 shown in FIG. There are some differences. For example, the language selection object OB7 shown in FIG. 15 is the same as the object OB7 in FIG. 1, and is used to select a language for displaying information relating to the use of the toilet on the operation device 10 or outputting the information as voice. Object.

  A first lock screen is displayed on the operation device 10-35 shown in FIG. 15, and an object OB7 for the user to select a language is displayed in the area AR35 of the display unit 13. The operation device 10 detects a user's contact with the area AR35 where the object OB7 is displayed (step S35).

  Thereby, the operation device 10 displays the selectable language (step S36). In the example of FIG. 15, the operation device 10 changes from the first lock screen (first language selection screen) of the operation device 10-35 to the language selection screen of the operation device 10-36 (hereinafter, also referred to as “second lock screen”). Transition the display to. Note that the operating device 10 displays the language selection object OB36 without changing the display, thereby changing the first lock screen (first language selection screen) of the operating device 10-35 from the first lock screen of the operating device 10-36. The display may be changed to a 2 lock screen (second language selection screen).

  On the second lock screen of the operation device 10-36, a language selection object OB36 that receives a user's selection of one language is arranged in an area AR36 of the display unit 13 located at a position different from the area AR35 of the display unit 13. You. The language selection object OB36 includes a list of selectable languages such as "Japanese", "English", and "French". In the display unit 13 of the operation device 10, the range of the area AR35 does not overlap with the range of the area AR36. Thereby, the operation device 10 can receive the operation of the user's language selection as the operation of unlocking, so that the visually impaired person such as a blind person can operate the operation device while suppressing a decrease in the convenience of a healthy person. By touching 10, the possibility that the lock is unintentionally released can be further reduced.

  The operation device 10 detects a user's contact with the area AR36 on which the language selection object OB36 is displayed (step S37). In the example of FIG. 14, the operation device 10 detects a user's contact with “English” in the area AR36 in which the language selection object OB36 is displayed.

  Thereby, the operation device 10 releases the lock (step S38). For example, the operation device 10 transitions to a screen on which information is displayed in the selected language. In the example of FIG. 15, the operation device 10 causes the display to transition from the second lock screen of the operation device 10-36 to the operation screen of the operation device 10-4 written in English. As described above, since the operation device 10 can accept the user's language selection operation by the same operation as the unlock operation, the operation device 10 can perform appropriate operations by people with low vision while improving the convenience of healthy people Can be The above-described embodiments and modified examples can be appropriately combined within a range that does not contradict processing contents.

  Further effects and modifications can be easily derived by those skilled in the art. For this reason, the broader aspects of the present invention are not limited to the specific details and representative embodiments shown and described above. Accordingly, various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the general inventive concept as defined by the appended claims and equivalents thereof.

R Toilet room 1 Toilet system 2 Toilet seat device 3 Main unit 31 Communication unit 32 Human body detection unit 33 Seating detection unit 34 Control unit 4 Toilet lid 5 Seating unit 6 Nozzle unit 7 Western style toilet (toilet bowl)
Reference Signs List 8 bowl unit 9 rim unit 10 operating device 11 communication unit 12 input unit 13 display unit 131 outer peripheral unit 14 storage unit 15 control unit 151 acquisition unit 152 determination unit 153 generation unit 154 transmission unit 16 contact detection unit 17 frame unit

Claims (4)

An operating device for operating the toilet seat device, which is installed in a toilet room provided with a toilet seat device having a local cleaning function,
The operating device includes:
A display unit that displays a plurality of objects related to a control instruction for the toilet seat device,
A contact detection unit that detects a user's contact with the display unit,
A transmission unit configured to transmit a signal for operating the toilet seat device according to the control instruction related to the object, when the contact of the user to the object displayed on the display unit is detected by the contact detection unit. When,
With
The display unit,
A third object other than the second object to be brought into contact with the user next to the first object when the contact of the user with the first object is detected by the contact detection unit among the plurality of objects. An operation device characterized by displaying a higher transparency than other objects. The display unit,
The operating device according to claim 1 , wherein the third object is not displayed. Before Symbol transmission unit,
The control related to a second object to be brought into contact with the user next to the first object when the contact of the user with the first object displayed on the display unit is detected by the contact detection unit. The operation device according to claim 1 , wherein the signal other than the instruction is not transmitted. The transmission unit,
After the contact of the user with the first object displayed on the display unit is detected by the contact detection unit, to a third object other than the second object to be contacted with the user next to the first object The operation device according to claim 3, wherein when the contact of the user is detected by the contact detection unit, the signal of the control instruction related to the third object is not transmitted.

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