JP6677838B2 - Information processing method, information processing apparatus, and information processing program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program managed by a service provider.

  In recent years, patients with renal diseases such as diabetes, myocardial infarction, cerebral infarction, or chronic renal failure have increased due to lifestyle habits such as excessive salt intake, obesity, lack of exercise, aging, or stress. Preventive medicine is drawing attention.

  For example, even if a part of the kidney tissue is broken, the other part takes over immediately, so that the subjective symptoms of the disease are unlikely to appear, and when the subjective symptoms such as hypertension or anorexia appear, the disease is considerably advanced. There are many. Therefore, it is desirable to periodically perform a screening test or the like.

  In addition, when chronic renal failure progresses to end-stage renal failure, the function of the kidney is extremely reduced and life cannot be maintained, so that periodic artificial dialysis or kidney transplantation is required. For this reason, prognostic management (follow-up observation) after renal failure is discovered is also important.

  Therefore, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a test for calculating creatinine clearance from a serum creatinine concentration from a sensor for measuring serum creatinine concentration and a urine creatinine concentration from a sensor for measuring urine creatinine concentration, It is performed by medical institutions for screening tests or follow-up of renal failure.

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  However, the test for health management as described above is performed in a specific place such as a medical institution, and has a problem that it is not suitable for managing changes in daily health conditions. .

  SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is to provide an information processing method, an information processing apparatus, and an information processing program that can easily manage a change in a daily health state in daily life. It is the purpose.

  An information processing method according to one aspect of the present invention is an information processing method performed by an information processing apparatus, wherein at least a part of information on a user stored in an information management apparatus connected to the information processing apparatus via a network. Is obtained, based on the first information, generates second information to be provided as a service to the user, outputs the second information, and the information about the user is The first information is collected from one or a plurality of devices existing at a predetermined position in a user's daily life, and the first information is at least one of information permitted to be disclosed to a service provider among information on the user. Including the part, the permission for publication is to accept an input from the user for a display image displayed on a display device used by the user. The display image is displayed according to whether or not information relating to each of the users collected by the device is associated with each of the plurality of devices, and whether the information is disclosed to the service provider. Is changed.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the change of a user's daily health condition in daily life can be easily managed using the measured biological information.

(A) is a diagram showing an overview of services provided by the information management system according to the present embodiment, (B) is a diagram showing an example in which a device maker corresponds to a data center operating company, (C) () Is a diagram showing an example in which both or one of the device maker and the management company corresponds to the data center operating company. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a biological information acquisition terminal according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a bath device according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a body surface temperature measurement unit according to the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen displayed on the display part of a bath apparatus. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a biological information acquisition terminal according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing composition of a restroom device in this Embodiment 2. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a biological information acquisition terminal according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an oral examination terminal according to Embodiment 3. FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a health management system according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a sequence diagram illustrating a flow of a process of the health management system according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first display screen displayed on the information input terminal. It is a figure showing an example of the 2nd display screen displayed on an information input terminal. It is a figure showing an example of the 3rd display screen displayed on an information input terminal. It is a figure showing an example of the 4th display screen displayed on an information input terminal. It is a figure showing an example of the 5th display screen displayed on an information input terminal. It is a figure showing an example of the 6th display screen displayed on an information input terminal. It is a figure showing an example of the 7th display screen displayed on an information input terminal. It is a figure showing an example of the 8th display screen displayed on an information input terminal. It is a figure which shows the whole image of the service which the information management system provides in the service type 1 (in-house data center type cloud service). It is a figure which shows the whole image of the service which the information management system provides in the service type 2 (IaaS use type cloud service). It is a figure showing the whole picture of the service which the information management system provides in service type 3 (PaaS-based cloud service). It is a figure which shows the whole image of the service which the information management system provides in the service type 4 (SaaS use type cloud service).

  In order to solve the above problems, the present biological information acquisition terminal is a biological information acquisition terminal that acquires biological information, wherein the biological information acquisition terminal includes a bath device, and captures biological information of a user who is taking a bath. It is characterized by comprising a biological information measuring section for measuring, and a user specifying section for specifying the user.

  This makes it possible to easily manage daily changes in the user's health condition in daily life using the measured biological information.

  Further, the biological information measuring section may include an electrocardiogram measuring section provided in a bathtub and measuring an electrocardiogram of the user.

  Further, the biological information measuring unit may include a heart sound measuring unit provided in a bathtub and measuring a heart sound of the user.

  Further, the biological information measuring section may include a pulse oximeter provided in a bathtub for measuring oxygen saturation in blood of the user or a pulse rate of the user.

  The biological information measurement unit may include a component analysis unit provided in the bathtub for analyzing a component of the user's sweat contained in water in the bathtub.

  The biological information measurement unit may include a body surface temperature measurement unit that measures the body surface temperature of the user before and after bathing.

  Further, the biological information measuring unit is a water temperature measuring unit that measures the temperature of the water in the bathtub before and after bathing, and the temperature change of the water in the bathtub before and after the bathing measured by the water temperature measuring unit. And a deep body temperature calculation unit that calculates the deep body temperature of the user based on the heat capacity of the user and the body surface temperature before bathing measured by the body surface temperature measurement unit. It may be.

  Further, the biological information measurement unit may include a weight measurement unit that measures the weight of the user.

  Further, the biological information measurement unit, a volume measurement unit that measures the volume of the user, the user's volume measured by the volume measurement unit and the user's weight measured by the weight measurement unit, And a body fat percentage calculation unit that calculates the body fat percentage from the user density based on the user density.

  In addition, the biological information measuring unit, in a state where the user is in the bathtub, a water level measuring unit that measures a change in the water level of the water in the bathtub within a predetermined time, the water level measured by the water level measuring unit A respiratory rate calculating unit configured to calculate a respiratory rate of the user within the predetermined time based on a change in water level within a predetermined time.

  Further, as another aspect, an information management method in an information management system that manages biological information collected from a biological information acquisition terminal via a network, wherein the biological information acquisition terminal includes a bath device, Through the biological information of the user who is taking a bath, and user identification information for identifying the user are collected from the biological information acquisition terminal, and the biological information and the user collected from the biological information acquisition terminal The information may be stored in association with the specific information.

  Further, as another aspect, in a service providing system in which biological information is collected from a plurality of biological information obtaining terminals via a network, and a service provider that has obtained the collected biological information provides a service based on the biological information. An information display method for displaying information generated based on the collected biological information on a display device, wherein one or more biological information acquisition terminals owned by a user of the display device are displayed, and the biological information is displayed. Each of the biometric information collected by the information acquisition terminal is displayed in association with (i) a plurality of the biometric information acquisition terminals, and (ii) a display method is changed depending on whether or not the information is disclosed to the service provider. May be displayed.

  Further, as another aspect, the information display method described above, further, each of the biological information, the display method is changed depending on whether to be stored in the biological information acquisition terminal and displayed, It may be characterized.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are examples embodying the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.

(Overview of services provided)
First, an overview of services provided by the information management system according to the present embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 1A is a diagram illustrating an overall image of a service provided by the information management system according to the present embodiment. The information management system includes a group 100, a data center operating company 110, and a service provider 120.

  The group 100 is, for example, a company, an organization, or a home, and its size is not limited. The group 100 includes a plurality of devices 101 including a device 101a and a device 101b, and a home gateway 102. The plurality of devices 101 include devices that can be connected to the Internet (for example, smartphones, personal computers (PCs), televisions, and the like) and devices that cannot be connected to the Internet by themselves (for example, lights, washing machines, refrigerators, and the like). Including. The plurality of devices 101 may include a device that cannot connect to the Internet by itself or that can connect to the Internet via the home gateway 102. The user 10 uses a plurality of devices 101 in the group 100.

  The data center operating company 110 includes a cloud server 111. The cloud server 111 is a virtual server that cooperates with various devices via the Internet. The cloud server 111 mainly manages huge data (big data) that is difficult to handle with a normal database management tool or the like. The data center operating company 110 manages data, manages the cloud server 111, and operates a data center that performs them. Details of the services performed by the data center operating company 110 will be described later.

  Here, the data center operating company 110 is not limited to a company that only manages data or manages the cloud server 111. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 1B, when a device maker that develops or manufactures one of the plurality of devices 101 manages data or manages the cloud server 111, The device maker corresponds to the data center operating company 110. Further, the data center operating company 110 is not limited to one company. For example, as shown in FIG. 1C, when the device maker and the management company manage the data or the cloud server 111 jointly or separately, the data center operating company 110 and / or the data center operating company 110 manages the data. Corresponds to.

  The service provider 120 includes a server 121. The server 121 here is not limited in size, and includes, for example, a memory in a personal PC. In some cases, the service provider 120 does not include the server 121.

  In the above information management system, the home gateway 102 is not essential. For example, when the cloud server 111 manages all data, the home gateway 102 becomes unnecessary. Also, there may be no device that cannot connect to the Internet by itself, such as when all devices in a home are connected to the Internet.

  Next, the flow of information in the above information management system will be described.

  First, the device 101a or 101b of the group 100 transmits each piece of log information to the cloud server 111 of the data center operating company 110. The cloud server 111 accumulates log information of the device 101a or the device 101b (arrow 131 in FIG. 1A). Here, the log information is information indicating, for example, an operation status or an operation date and time of the plurality of devices 101. For example, the log information includes, but is not limited to, TV viewing history, recorder recording reservation information, washing machine operation date and time, amount of laundry, refrigerator opening and closing date and time, or refrigerator opening and closing times. It may include various information that can be obtained from various devices. Note that the log information may be provided to the cloud server 111 directly from the plurality of devices 101 themselves via the Internet. Further, the log information may be temporarily accumulated in the home gateway 102 from the plurality of devices 101 and provided to the cloud server 111 from the home gateway 102.

  Next, the cloud server 111 of the data center operating company 110 provides the accumulated log information to the service provider 120 in fixed units. Here, the certain unit may be a unit capable of organizing information accumulated by the data center operating company 110 and providing the information to the service provider 120 or a unit required by the service provider 120. Further, although the information is provided in a fixed unit, the information is not limited to the fixed unit, and the amount of information to be provided may change according to the situation. The log information is stored in the server 121 held by the service provider 120 as needed (arrow 132 in FIG. 1A).

  Then, the service provider 120 organizes the log information into information suitable for the service provided to the user, and provides the information to the user. The user to whom the information is provided may be the user 10 using the plurality of devices 101 or the external user 20. As a method of providing information to the users 10 and 20, for example, information may be directly provided from the service provider 120 to the users 10 and 20 (arrows 133 and 134 in FIG. 1A). As a method for providing information to the user 10, for example, the information may be provided to the user 10 via the cloud server 111 of the data center operating company 110 again (arrow 135 in FIG. 1A). , 136). Further, the cloud server 111 of the data center operating company 110 may arrange the log information into information suitable for the service provided to the user and provide the information to the service provider 120.

  The user 10 may be different from or the same as the user 20.

  An information management system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a biological information acquisition terminal including a biological information acquisition unit.

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

  In Embodiments 1 to 3, a biometric information acquisition terminal will be described, and in Embodiment 4, an information management system using the biometric information acquisition terminal described in Embodiments 1 to 3 will be described.

  In addition, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof may be omitted.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the biological information acquisition terminal according to the first embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, bath apparatus 300 is an example of a biological information acquiring terminal including a biological information acquiring unit. In the present embodiment, electrocardiogram measurement section 301 measures an electrocardiogram of a user who is taking a bath. The sound receiving units 304a and 304b measure heart sounds of the user who is taking a bath.

  The user performs a bathing activity on a daily basis in the bath apparatus 300. At that time, the electrocardiogram measuring section 301 measures the electrocardiogram of the user. Information on the obtained electrocardiogram is stored in the control unit 302 including the storage unit. The sound receiving units 304a and 304b measure the user's heart sounds. Information on the obtained heart sound is stored in the control unit 302 including the recording unit.

  Hereinafter, details of the biological information acquisition terminal of the present embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the bath apparatus according to the first embodiment.

  The bath apparatus 300 includes a biological information measurement unit 320, a control unit 302, a fingerprint authentication unit 303, a network connection unit 315, and a display unit 316. The biological information measuring unit 320 measures biological information of a user who is taking a bath. The biological information measuring unit 320 includes an electrocardiogram measuring unit 301, sound receiving units 304a and 304b, a pulse oximeter 305, a component analyzing unit 306, a body surface temperature measuring unit 307, a water temperature measuring unit 308, a deep body temperature calculating unit 309, and a weight measuring unit. 310, a water level measuring unit 311, a volume measuring unit 312, a body fat percentage calculating unit 313, and a respiratory rate calculating unit 314.

  FIGS. 2 and 3 are examples of the present embodiment. Not all components provided in FIGS. 2 and 3 are essential, and even if a bath apparatus lacks some components, each component will be described. Exerts the following effects.

  In the present embodiment, the electrocardiogram measurement unit 301 is configured by, for example, an electrode, and measures an electrocardiogram of a user who is taking a bath. For example, the electrocardiogram measurement unit 301 is arranged inside the bathtub 330, and is particularly arranged at a position where the back of the user contacts. Further, the electrocardiogram measurement unit 301 may measure a pulse wave of the user. From the waveform of the pulse wave measured by the electrocardiogram measurement unit 301, screening for arteriosclerosis of the user can be performed.

  When measuring an electrocardiogram, the control unit 302 may separate the frequency of the electrical signal of the electrocardiogram obtained by the electrocardiogram measuring unit 301. Thus, even when a plurality of users take a bath in the bathtub 330 at the same time, it is possible to separate the ECG waveforms for each user by utilizing the difference in the heart rate of each user. Health can be managed.

  In the above description, an example of measuring an electrocardiogram of a user who is taking a bath has been described.In the present embodiment, the biological information measurement unit 320 may include a measurement unit that measures another biological information. , A plurality of measuring units.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the sound receiving units 304a and 304b are configured by a microphone, a condenser microphone, a piezoelectric element, or the like in which a movable coil and a magnet are combined, and measure a user's heart sound during bathing. For example, the sound receiving units 304a and 304b are arranged inside the bathtub 330. With the sound receiving units 304a and 304b, it is possible to detect a change in the heart rate of the user at a lower cost. Note that the sound receiving units 304a and 304b correspond to an example of a heart sound measuring unit.

  Thus, bath apparatus 300 includes a plurality of sound receiving units 304a and 304b arranged at different positions. Thus, even when a plurality of users take a bath in the bathtub 330 at the same time, the distance between the hearts of the respective users and the sound receiving units 304a and 304b is different, so that sound waves are transmitted from the hearts of the respective users to the respective sound receiving units. Arrives at different times, so that the heart sounds of each user can be separated and individually detected, and the health of each user can be managed.

  The installation positions of the plurality of sound receiving units 304a and 304b are desirably installed on the two farthest surfaces of the side surfaces in the bathtub 330. This makes it possible to detect heart sounds of each user with high accuracy.

  Further, bath apparatus 300 may include three or more sound receiving units. By providing a plurality of sound receiving units at three or more locations, it is possible to detect heart sounds of each user with high accuracy regardless of the positional relationship of the plurality of users.

  In addition, by providing three or more sound receiving units, it is possible to grasp the distance between the user's heart and the sound receiving unit. This makes it possible to measure the magnitude of the heart sound (sound pressure). This is desirable because the health condition of the user can be estimated from various aspects.

  Further, it is desirable that the sound receiving units 304a and 304b are installed below the water surface. The bath apparatus 300 may include an alarm that informs the user that the water level is low and heart sounds cannot be measured when the water level is below the sound receiving units 304a and 304b. In addition, when the water surface is below the sound receiving units 304a and 304b, the bath apparatus 300 notifies the user of a sentence such as “the water surface is low and heart sounds cannot be measured” using a display or an audio output unit. May be provided. As a result, heart sounds can be measured with higher sensitivity, and heart sounds can be easily measured even when the user is watching a television (installed in the bathroom) at a high volume while taking a bath.

  Further, the sound receiving units 304a and 304b may measure lung sounds of the user. Similarly, the lung sounds of the user can be measured by the plurality of sound receiving units 304a and 304b. This allows early detection of asthma attacks.

  Further, in the present embodiment, biological information measuring section 320 includes two sound receiving sections 304a and 304b, but the present invention is not particularly limited to this, and may include only one sound receiving section 304a. Good.

  It is desirable to use an electrocardiogram for the purpose of conducting a screening test for arteriosclerosis. Thus, a screening test for arteriosclerosis can be performed with higher accuracy.

  Further, bath apparatus 300 may include a pulse oximeter 305 in addition to electrocardiogram measuring section 301 and sound receiving sections 304a and 304b. The pulse oximeter 305 measures the oxygen saturation in the blood of the user or the pulse rate of the user.

  The electrocardiogram measuring unit 301 and the sound receiving units 304a and 304b can measure the heart rate at a lower cost than the pulse oximeter 305. However, since the pulse oximeter 305 can measure the oxygen saturation in addition to the heart rate, the pulse oximeter 305 has a more desirable configuration for monitoring the fatigue of the user.

  In addition, the biological information measurement unit 320 may be provided with a plurality of pulse oximeters 305 in the bathtub 330. When a plurality of users take a bath, each of the users may use their own pulse oximeter 305 that is different for each user. Heart rate may be measured. Further, the pulse oximeter 305 may include an authentication unit capable of performing fingerprint authentication or finger vein authentication. This makes it possible to more easily monitor the heart rate of each user.

  In addition, the biological information measurement unit 320 may include a conductivity measurement unit that measures the conductivity of water in the bathtub while the user is bathing. The control unit 302 calculates the amount of perspiration of the user during bathing based on the conductivity of the water in the bathtub measured by the conductivity measuring unit. The amount of perspiration is also one of the biological information, and is useful for grasping the user's health condition such as the body temperature regulation function, so that the condition can be grasped more widely.

  In addition, the biological information measuring unit 320 may include a component analyzing unit 306 that analyzes a component of water in a bathtub when a user is taking a bath. The component analysis unit 306 analyzes the components of the user's sweat contained in the water in the bathtub. This makes it possible to analyze the components of sweat contained in the water in the bathtub. Therefore, similarly to the above, by acquiring more types of biological information, it is possible to grasp the disease condition in a wider range.

  The component analysis unit 306 includes an absorption spectrum measurement unit that measures the absorption spectrum of near-infrared light or far-infrared light by the test substance, an optical rotation measurement unit that measures the optical rotation of the test substance, and the optical rotation dispersion of the test substance. Or a Raman spectroscopic measurement unit that measures the scattering spectrum of the Raman scattered light by the test substance. In these cases, there is no consumables, and it is possible to acquire biological information at low cost.

  Bath apparatus 300 of the present embodiment is desirable as a biological information acquisition terminal because it can control the body temperature of the user with high accuracy. Since the bath apparatus 300 can measure daily changes in health condition at the same body temperature, highly accurate measurement of the health condition is possible.

  Further, the biological information measuring section 320 may acquire the biological information a plurality of times during the bathing of the user. This makes it possible to measure a change in biological information due to a change in the body temperature of the user.

  For example, it is desirable that the electrocardiogram measurement unit 301 measures both the electrocardiogram waveform immediately after bathing and the electrocardiogram waveform after an elapse of an arbitrary time from bathing designation. Can be estimated.

  In addition, by measuring the amount of perspiration a plurality of times, it becomes possible to estimate the perspiration temperature of the user based on the time from bathing to sweating. This makes it possible to estimate the state of the body temperature regulation function of the user in the same manner as described above.

  In addition, the biological information measurement unit 320 may include a body surface temperature measurement unit 307 that measures the body surface temperature of the user. The body surface temperature measuring unit 307 measures the body surface temperature of the user before and after bathing. This makes it possible to reduce the influence (noise) of the body temperature at the time of measurement when recording changes in the daily health condition, so that the health condition of the user can be grasped with higher accuracy. Become.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a body surface temperature measuring unit according to the first embodiment. The body surface temperature measurement unit 307 is configured by, for example, a thermography device.

  In addition, it is desirable that the wall surface 331 in the imaging area of the body surface temperature measurement unit 307 that measures the body surface temperature of the user is made of a plurality of members having different emissivities. As shown in FIG. 4, the wall surface 331 includes a first member 332a and a second member 332b having a different emissivity from the first member 332a, and includes a first member 332a and a second member 332b. Are arranged in a grid pattern. Accordingly, when the user 10 is between the wall surface 331 and the body surface temperature measurement unit 307, even if the body surface temperature of the user 10 is substantially equal to the surface temperature of the wall surface 331, Since the boundary with the user 10 becomes clear, the body surface temperature of the user 10 can be measured more accurately. That is, since the body surface temperature measurement unit 307 can recognize the pattern of the wall surface 331 composed of the first member 332a and the second member 332b having different emissivities, the image representing the user 10 and the wall surface 331 are displayed. Image to represent.

  In addition, it is desirable that a metal (copper or aluminum) or a graphite sheet having high thermal conductivity is formed on the back of the wall surface 331 (outside the bathroom). Thereby, the temperature of the different types of members constituting the wall surface 331 becomes constant, and the pattern of the wall surface 331 becomes clearer. Therefore, since the boundary between the wall surface 331 and the user 10 is further clarified, the body surface temperature of the user 10 can be measured with higher accuracy.

  It is desirable that the first member 332a and the second member 332b forming the wall surface 331 have different water repellency on the surface. This makes it possible to dry the interior of the bathroom, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in the measurement accuracy of the measuring device due to the occurrence of mold or the like. In addition, a member having low water repellency leaves water droplets, so heat of vaporization is continuously taken away. Therefore, the surface temperature of the member having low water repellency is lower than the surface temperature of the member having high water repellency. Therefore, since the wall surface 331 is configured by the first member 332a and the second member 332b having different water repellency, an image representing the user 10 and an image representing the wall surface 331 can be distinguished.

  Further, at least a part of the wall surface 331 provided in the imaging area of the body surface temperature measurement unit 307 may be a metal having a small emissivity (for example, 0.5 or less). This makes it possible to detect whether or not water droplets are present on the wall surface 331 based on the difference in emissivity between the wall surface 331 and the water droplets. Therefore, it is possible to more accurately grasp the drying state of the bathroom and suppress the occurrence of mold. It becomes possible.

  In addition, it is desirable that the body surface temperature measurement unit 307 includes a heating unit that heats a member for taking in infrared rays radiated from a human body, such as a lens or a window material. By heating the lens or window material, dew condensation can be prevented, and the body surface temperature of the user can be measured with high accuracy.

  In addition, as a result of the inventors' original study, it was found that the thicker the fat in the body, the lower the body surface temperature, and the higher the amount of muscle, the higher the body surface temperature. Therefore, from the distribution of the body surface temperature of the user measured by the body surface temperature measurement unit 307, the control unit 302 can grasp the muscle strength, fat mass, or fat distribution of the user. Further, the control unit 302 can calculate a metabolic index, a locomo index, and the like based on the muscular strength or the fat amount, and use the calculated metabolic index or locomo index for health management.

  In addition, the body surface temperature measurement unit 307 may measure the body surface temperature a plurality of times, such as before bathing, immediately after bathing, and after several minutes have passed after bathing. It is possible to estimate the blood circulation state or the amount of fat (cellulite) based on the time constant of the temperature change of each part of the user's body, and it is possible to use the fat control for health management.

  Similarly, it is also desirable to perform health management based on a change in biological information due to a change in body temperature as described above, since high precision can be achieved.

  The body surface temperature measurement unit 307 is preferably a non-contact temperature measurement unit that is installed outside the bathtub and includes a thermopile or a bolometer for measuring the body surface temperature of the user before bathing, and is more inexpensive for the user. It becomes possible to measure the body surface temperature.

  In addition, the body surface temperature measurement unit 307 desirably measures the body surface temperature of a user who is taking a bath, and can more accurately record daily changes in biological information.

  The biological information measuring unit 320 measures the temperature of the hot water in the bathtub before the user takes a bath and the temperature of the hot water in the bathtub after the user takes a bath, and measures the bathtub before and after the user takes a bath. A water temperature measurement unit 308 that measures a change in the temperature of hot water in the water may be further provided. The water temperature measurement unit 308 may store the measured temperature change. Further, the biological information measuring unit 320 includes a temperature change of hot water measured by the water temperature measuring unit 308, a heat capacity of the user stored in advance, and a body surface temperature before bathing measured by the body surface temperature measuring unit 307. , A deep body temperature calculation unit 309 that calculates the core body temperature of the user may be provided.

  More specifically, the deep body temperature calculation unit 309 calculates the heat capacity in the bathtub before the user bathes (hot water temperature x hot water capacity) and the heat capacity in the bathtub during user bathing (hot water temperature x hot water capacity + hot water temperature x user temperature). Heat capacity). By calculating the difference between the two, the heat quantity of the user before bathing (user heat capacity × average temperature in the user) is calculated. By using the means for measuring the body surface temperature of the user, the depth temperature is estimated by performing an inverse calculation from the average temperature and the body surface temperature. In order to calculate more accurately, it is desirable to use a database for each user with respect to the relationship between the average temperature in the body, the body surface temperature, and the depth temperature. For example, as the average temperature in the body x 2-body surface temperature = depth temperature Is also good. By calculating in this way, the core body temperature of the user is calculated. Since the heat capacity of the user does not change significantly every day, the body temperature (deep body temperature) of the user is calculated by comparing the daily temperature change of the hot water in the bathtub.

  Measuring the body temperature enables early detection of a cold or influenza.

  For example, as will be described later in the fourth embodiment, the bath apparatus 300 is connected to a network, and the processing server collects information on the average value of the body temperature of each user in each household, so that each user's cold, etc. Management of sickness of the patient becomes possible. In addition, the processing server is desirable because the change in the body temperature of the resident (user) in each area can be collected so that the incidence rate of influenza in various places can be grasped. For this purpose, the processing server may also collect information on the presence or absence of bathing of residents (users) in each area. This makes it possible to use the information on the presence or absence of bathing of the user in each region for grasping the onset rate of a cold or influenza in each region.

  Further, it is more desirable that bath apparatus 300 includes a stirring section for stirring hot water in the bathtub. Thereby, the temperature of the hot water in the bathtub becomes uniform, so that the temperature change of the hot water in the bathtub can be measured more accurately. That is, it is possible to more accurately determine the temperature of the body of the user.

  In addition, it is desirable that the temperature of the hot water in the bathtub be equalized by the stirring unit automatically while the user takes a bath. As a result, it is possible to further reduce troublesomeness for the user's health management. For this reason, bath apparatus 300 desirably includes a bath detection unit that detects whether or not the user is taking a bath. The stirring unit is provided at regular intervals after the bath detection unit detects that the user takes a bath. It is desirable to stir the hot water in the bathtub.

  Further, water temperature measuring section 308 may measure the temperature of hot water a plurality of times while the user is taking a bath. This makes it possible to measure the time change of the temperature of the hot water, so that the heat capacity of the user's body and the temperature of the user's body can be calculated separately.

  Further, it is desirable that the stirring section stir the hot water in the bathtub a plurality of times. This makes it possible to improve the measurement accuracy when the temperature of hot water is measured a plurality of times while the user is taking a bath.

  Further, biological information measuring section 320 may further include a water surface temperature measuring section that measures the surface temperature of hot water in the bathtub. The water surface temperature measurement unit is installed in the bathroom, and is configured by, for example, thermography. This makes it possible to measure the radiant heat radiated from the surface of the hot water, so that the body temperature of the user can be calculated more accurately.

  In addition, by using the water surface temperature measurement unit that measures the surface temperature of the hot water in the bathtub and the body surface temperature measurement unit 307 that measures the body surface temperature of the user, the deep body temperature of the user is calculated. . This is desirable because the health condition of the user can be grasped with higher accuracy.

  In addition, it is desirable that a supply port for supplying hot water into the bathtub and a drain port for discharging hot water from the bathtub are provided at positions separated from each other. For example, the supply port and the drain port are desirably provided on mutually facing surfaces in the bathtub. Alternatively, it is desirable that the supply port and the drain port are installed at positions separated by 1 m or more. Thereby, even when the bath apparatus 300 does not include the stirring unit, it becomes possible to more accurately measure the deep body temperature.

  In addition, bath apparatus 300 may include a hot water adding unit that adds hot water to the bath tub in order to prevent the temperature of hot water in the bath tub from lowering while the user is taking a bath.

  Further, biological information measuring section 320 may include an additional hot water temperature measuring section that measures the temperature of hot water added by the hot water adding section. By this, by dividing the calorific value of the hot water added to the bathtub from the calorie change in the bathtub before the user bathing and during the user bathing, even if the hot water addition is carried out before and during the bathing The calorie of the user can be calculated with higher accuracy, and the core body temperature can be measured.

  Further, bath apparatus 300 desirably includes a hot water storage tank for storing hot water in order to increase the accuracy of measuring the temperature of the hot water to be added, and the additional hot water temperature measurement unit measures the temperature of hot water in the hot water storage tank. May be. Accordingly, the temperature of the hot water to be added can be measured with higher accuracy, and therefore, the core body temperature can be measured with higher accuracy.

  In addition, since the thermal conductivity from the deep portion of the body to the body surface depends on the blood flow, the biological information measurement unit 320 may acquire biological information that depends on the blood flow such as a heart sound, a pulse wave, or an electrocardiogram. . Since about 90% of the heat conduction of the living body is performed by the blood flow, the heat conductivity greatly changes depending on the blood flow. By measuring the relationship (function) between each user's blood flow and thermal conductivity in advance and storing it as a function, it becomes possible to calculate the thermal conductivity in the body at the time of bathing, and with higher accuracy It is possible to determine the body temperature before bathing of the user.

  In addition, the biological information measurement unit 320 may include a room temperature measurement unit that measures the room temperature in the bathroom, a humidity measurement unit that measures the humidity in the bathroom, or a pressure measurement unit that measures the air pressure in the bathroom. In this case, the steam pressure on the surface of the hot water is calculated from the room temperature, the humidity, and the atmospheric pressure in the bathroom, and the amount of evaporation of the hot water and the heat of vaporization can be calculated. From the temperature change, it is possible to calculate the change in the amount of heat in the bathtub before and during bathing, and it is possible to calculate the core body temperature of the user.

  Further, in bath apparatus 300, it is desirable that the temperature of the bathroom be close to the temperature of the bathtub to increase the humidity of the bathroom. Thereby, the influence of the temperature change of the hot water due to the heat of vaporization is reduced, so that the body temperature of the user can be calculated more accurately.

  Further, bath apparatus 300 may include a lighting control unit that controls the color of lighting in the bathroom. By adjusting the color of the lighting in the bathroom to, for example, a color having a high relaxation effect by the lighting control unit, it is possible to encourage the user to recover their physical condition.

  Further, the biological information measuring unit 320 may include a weight measuring unit 310 that measures the weight of the user. The weight measuring unit 310 measures, for example, the weight of the bathtub. The weight measuring unit 310 measures the weight of the bathtub before the user enters the bathtub, measures the weight of the bathtub when the user enters the bathtub, and measures the change in the measured weight of the bathtub. Measure the weight of the user. In addition, the weight measuring unit 310 can measure a temporal change of the weight of the user during bathing.

  The biological information measurement unit 320 includes a water level measurement unit 311 that measures the water level of the water in the bathtub, and a volume measurement unit 312 that measures the volume of the user based on a change in the water level measured by the water level measurement unit 311. May be provided. Further, the biological information measuring unit 320 calculates the density of the user based on the volume of the user measured by the volume measuring unit 312 and the weight of the user measured by the weight measuring unit 310, and calculates the density of the user. May be provided with a body fat percentage calculation unit 313 that calculates a body fat percentage from the formula. Since the density of the user is calculated from the weight and volume of the user, estimation of body fat is possible.

  Also, the volume of the user can be used as personal authentication. For example, the bath apparatus 300 stores a user's volume and user information about the user such as a name in advance in association with each other, and corresponds to the volume measured by the volume measurement unit 312 when the user takes a bath. Identify the users who

  In addition, it is possible to detect that multiple users are taking a bath at the same time by measuring the weight and volume of the user, and it is possible to more accurately measure the biological information of each user Becomes

  The volume measuring unit 312 detects the amount of change in the water level before and after bathing, and measures the volume of the user by multiplying the detected amount of change by the area of the water surface. The body fat percentage calculation unit 313 calculates the body fat percentage based on the volume measured by the volume measurement unit 312. In addition, the volume of the head that is considered to be above the water surface may be measured during bathing. The control unit 302 may store the user's volume measured in advance and the user's personal authentication information in association with each other.

  In addition, the biological information measurement unit 320 may include a posture instructing unit that instructs the user who is taking a bath by using voice or characters. By instructing the posture of the user during bathing by the posture indicator, it is possible to change the posture of the user during bathing and measure the volume of a specific part of the user's body in the water. . For example, the volume measurement unit 312 measures the amount of change in the water level when the arm is in the water and when the arm is out of the water, and multiplies the measured change by the area of the water surface. , Calculate the volume of the arm. Needless to say, the volume measurement unit 312 can calculate the volume of any part of the body, such as only the right arm, only the left arm, or the upper body including the arm. Therefore, it is possible to more accurately estimate the amount of body fat for each body part of the user.

  In addition, in order to measure the conductivity distribution in the body of the user, the biological information measuring unit 320 preferably includes a plurality of electrodes in a bathtub, and measures the measured conductivity of each body part and each body part. By using the volume information, the amount of body fat for each body part can be more accurately estimated.

  Further, bath apparatus 300 may include a breathing instruction unit that instructs a user who is taking a bath of a breathing state by voice or text. For example, the volume measurement unit 312 measures the volume of the user in a state in which the user has completely exhaled, thereby measuring the volume more accurately without being affected by the amount of air in the lungs. The body fat percentage calculation unit 313 can more accurately estimate the body fat percentage based on the volume measured by the volume measurement unit 312.

  In addition, the volume measurement unit 312 can measure the vital capacity by measuring the volume of the user in both the state where the user has completely exhaled and the state where the user has inhaled the breath, so that the COPD ( It is also possible to measure the state of progress such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

  In addition, the volume measurement unit 312 measures the time change of the volume while breathing, so that the average volume of air in the lungs and the inflow and outflow of air during the breathing can be calculated from the average volume during the breathing and the fluctuation width of the volume. The amount may be measured. This makes it possible to store the daily average in-pulmonary air volume and the amount of air inflow and outflow during breathing.

  Further, the water level measuring unit 311 may measure a change in the water level of the water in the bathtub within a predetermined time while the user is in the bathtub. In addition, the biological information measurement unit 320 may include a respiration rate calculation unit 314 that calculates a respiration rate of the user within a predetermined time based on a change in water level within a predetermined time measured by the water level measurement unit 311. .

  In addition, the bathtub may include a plurality of seating surfaces having different distances from the water surface. The user can easily reproduce a plurality of postures by sitting on a plurality of seats in the bathtub. For this reason, it is possible to acquire biological information (volume) for each body part with higher accuracy.

  Similarly, the bathtub may include a plurality of arm rests for placing the arms or a plurality of foot rests for placing the feet. As a result, the user can easily reproduce a plurality of postures. For this reason, it is possible to acquire biological information (volume) for each body part with higher accuracy.

  Further, the volume measuring unit 312 may measure the volume of the user by changing the water level by supplying or draining water. Thus, the volume of each body part of the user can be calculated without forcing the user to change his or her posture.

  For example, it is desirable that the bath apparatus 300 be provided with a mode for measuring the volume while the whole body is immersed in hot water in a bathtub. Thereby, the volume of the whole body of the user is measured with higher accuracy, and the body fat percentage is more accurately estimated.

  Further, it is desirable that bath apparatus 300 be provided with a mode for measuring the volume in a state where the water surface is around the neck. Even when the daily posture is slightly different and the position of the water surface is slightly up and down, the volume can be measured with higher accuracy if the portion has a small cross-sectional area such as the neck.

  Further, it is desirable that bath apparatus 300 be provided with a mode for measuring the volume in a state where the water surface is around the waist. This allows the amount of air in the lungs to fluctuate due to respiration and to avoid affecting the measurement accuracy of the volume, so that the volume or body fat of only the lower body can be measured with higher accuracy. Become.

  Similarly, when obtaining the heat capacity, the heat conductivity, and the body temperature of the user, it is desirable to obtain the heat capacity, the heat conductivity, and the body temperature of each body part of the user. This makes it possible to acquire biological information for each body part of the user. For this reason, similarly to the measurement of the volume, the water temperature measurement unit 308 changes the posture of the body so that the biological information of the desired body part can be measured, and the water temperature measurement unit 308 measures the temperature change of the hot water. Good.

  Further, the body surface temperature measurement unit 307 may detect each part of the body by, for example, pattern matching, and measure the body surface temperature of each detected body part.

  By measuring the heat capacity, thermal conductivity, body surface temperature and body temperature of each body part, it becomes possible to grasp muscle fatigue or blood flow for each body part of the user. Therefore, as shown in Embodiment Mode 4, it is possible to present a body part to be massaged with emphasis to a device for promoting recovery from fatigue, such as a massage chair, after bathing via a network. Thus, efficient fatigue recovery becomes possible.

  Further, the biological information measuring unit 320 may include a sound speed measuring unit that measures the sound speed of each part in the body. Accordingly, it is possible to measure the deep body temperature of each part in the body and grasp the heat generation state of each part in the body. Therefore, since it is possible to present the body part to be massaged to a device for promoting recovery from fatigue such as a massage chair after taking a bath, more efficient recovery from fatigue becomes possible.

  The sound velocity measuring unit is a sound source that is provided on the side surface in the bathtub and generates sound toward a part of the body of the user, and a sound generated by the sound source provided on the side surface facing the sound source in the bathtub. And a sound speed calculation unit that measures the time from when the sound is generated by the sound source to when the sound is received by the sound reception unit, and calculates the sound speed. Different core body temperatures result in different sound speeds. Therefore, the deep body temperature calculation unit stores a table in which the sound speed and the deep body temperature are associated in advance, and reads the deep body temperature corresponding to the sound speed calculated by the sound speed calculation unit from the table.

  Here, the sound source and the sound receiving unit do not need to be in contact with the user's body, and the sound speed calculation unit does not detect the sound from the sound source through the part of the user's body to reach the sound receiving unit. The propagation time may be measured.

  Further, the biological information measuring section 320 may include a light absorptance measuring section that measures the absorptivity of light for each part in the body. Accordingly, it is possible to measure the deep body temperature of each part in the body and grasp the heat generation state of each part in the body.

  The light absorptance measuring unit is configured to irradiate the light provided on the side surface in the bathtub to a part of the body of the user, and the light emitted by the light source provided on the side surface facing the light source in the bathtub. And a light absorptance calculator for calculating the absorptivity of light by a part of the body of the user from the intensity of the light received by the light receiver. The light absorptivity calculator stores in advance the intensity of light that does not pass through a part of the user's body, and the intensity of light that passes through a part of the user's body, and the stored use intensity. The light absorptivity of a part of the user's body is calculated based on the light intensity when the light does not pass through a part of the user's body.

  Different core body temperatures have different light absorption rates. Therefore, the deep body temperature calculation unit stores a table in which the light absorption rate and the deep body temperature are associated in advance, and reads the deep body temperature corresponding to the light absorption rate calculated by the light absorption rate calculation unit from the table. .

  Here, the light absorptivity differs depending on the body components. Therefore, it is possible to measure the components of the user's body based on the light absorption rate.

  Further, bath apparatus 300 of the present embodiment may include a bathroom cleaning unit that cleans the entire bathroom. Thereby, it is also possible to wash each sensor that acquires the biological information of the user, and it is possible to perform more accurate measurement and to perform appropriate health care.

  Further, bath apparatus 300 may include a light source for irradiating the bathroom with ultraviolet light. Thereby, since sterilization in the bathroom becomes possible, more accurate measurement becomes possible, and appropriate health management becomes possible.

  Similarly, bath apparatus 300 may include a bathroom drying unit for drying the bathroom or a bathroom ventilation unit for ventilating the bathroom in order to prevent the propagation of germs.

  In addition, bath apparatus 300 may include a power supply unit that wirelessly supplies power to devices in the bathroom by magnetic resonance or electromagnetic induction. This makes it possible to wirelessly supply power to devices in the bathroom.

  Further, it is desirable that the power supply unit includes a coil wound around the entire bathroom. Thus, power can be supplied to the device regardless of the position of the device installed in the bathroom.

  Also, the rate of change in sound speed due to temperature changes differs between fat and muscle. Therefore, it is possible to measure the body fat percentage of the user by using the deep body temperature calculating unit for calculating the deep body temperature of the user and the sound speed measuring unit for measuring the sound speed. Also, more preferably, by measuring the fat percentage for each part of the body of the user, it is possible to focus on high fat parts with a diet device using vibration or electromagnetic waves after bathing. Become. As described above, health can be improved by a more efficient diet.

  Further, bath apparatus 300 includes a personal authentication unit that authenticates a user using a fingerprint, an iris, or a vein. The personal authentication information obtained by the personal authentication unit is stored in the control unit 302 together with biological information such as an electrocardiogram. Accordingly, even when the bath apparatus 300 is used by a plurality of users, the user can be specified, and health management for each user can be performed.

  2 and 3, bath apparatus 300 includes fingerprint authentication section 303 as an example of a personal authentication section. The fingerprint authentication unit 303 is installed on, for example, a door knob of a bathroom, a bathtub 330, or a wall surface of a bathroom. The fingerprint authentication unit 303 specifies a user by using a fingerprint. As a result, it is possible to not only reduce the trouble for the user's health management, but also to reliably acquire fingerprint information. Note that the fingerprint authentication unit 303 corresponds to an example of the user identification unit.

  Further, bath apparatus 300 may include a user confirmation unit that confirms whether the authenticated user and the user taking a bath are the same. The user confirmation unit includes, for example, a user interface that confirms a user who is taking a bath by voice or text. This makes it possible to more accurately manage the health of each user.

  Further, bath apparatus 300 may include a number-of-users detecting unit that detects the number of users in the bathroom or in the bathtub. Thus, it is possible to prevent erroneous collection of biometric information of another user different from the authenticated user.

  Further, bath apparatus 300 may include a network connection unit 315 for connecting to a network such as the Internet. The effect of this will be described in a fourth embodiment. Further, bath apparatus 300 (biological information acquisition terminal) of the present embodiment may include network connection section 315 or control section 302. As a result, the amount of information to be transmitted can be reduced, and a cheaper network connection unit can be selected.

  Further, bath apparatus 300 may include a display unit 316 that displays various information.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen displayed on the display unit of the bath device. As shown in FIG. 5, the display unit 316 displays the name, age, and gender of the user taking a bath. The information on the name, age, and gender of the user taking a bath is previously input and stored by the user.

  Further, the display unit 316 displays biological information of the user who is taking a bath. In FIG. 5, the heart rate, the respiratory rate, the oxygen saturation, the weight, the body fat percentage, and the core body temperature are displayed as the biological information. The biological information shown in FIG. 5 is an example, and biological information other than the heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, body weight, body fat percentage, and core body temperature may be displayed.

  Further, display unit 316 displays an instruction to be presented to a user who is taking a bath. For example, in FIG. 5, in order to measure the volume of the user, the character information 321 of “Please submerge the whole body (including the head) with the air in the lungs completely removed” and the submerged whole body The posture information 322 indicating the posture of the user in the folded state is displayed on the display unit 316.

  When using the bath apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment to measure a change in daily physical condition, it is preferable that measurement be performed under the same conditions each time measurement is performed. In other words, even if you measure while only the head is not immersed in water during a certain measurement, and when measuring only when the upper part from the chest is not immersed in water during another measurement, it is preferable for measurement of daily physical changes Absent. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, by displaying a screen instructing the user's posture at the time of measurement, measurement can always be performed under the same measurement conditions (for example, a state where the whole body is submerged in water). The measurement accuracy of the change of the body condition is improved.

  Note that the measurement conditions for each measurement may be matched by a display method other than the display method shown in FIG. For example, the measurement conditions for each measurement may be adjusted by fixing the volume of the user who is immersed in water at each measurement. The display unit 316 displays an image instructing the user to immerse in water to a depth at which the volume measured by the volume measurement unit 312 reaches a preset fixed value. Thereby, the volume of the user who is immersed in the water can be adjusted every measurement.

  At this time, bath apparatus 300 may include an instruction information output unit (not shown) in addition to display unit 316, and the instruction information output unit may indicate the depth of immersion to the user. For example, the instruction information output unit may include an instruction light output unit that irradiates instruction light (visible light) to a position at a predetermined height inside the bathtub. In this case, during the period from when the user takes a bath until the height of the indicator light matches the height of the water surface, the display unit 316 displays “Please soak until the water surface and the light are at the same height” or “ Please take your body out of the water until the light is at the same height. " When the height of the pointing light matches the height of the water surface, the display unit 316 displays an explanation image such as “Start measurement in the current state. Do not move your body.” The output unit may change the color of the pointing light or stop outputting the pointing light. Thereafter, the biological information measurement unit 320 may start measuring biological information (volume).

  Further, the above-described instruction or state presentation to the user is not limited to the display by the display unit 316, and can be performed by voice using a voice output unit (not shown).

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the biological information acquisition terminal according to the second embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, the toilet device 200 is an example of a biological information acquisition terminal including a biological information acquisition unit. In the present embodiment, for example, the excrement component measuring unit 205 measures the component amount or component concentration of the excrement.

  The user performs the excretion act using the toilet device 200. At that time, the excrement component measuring unit 205 measures the component amount or component concentration of the excrement. Information on the obtained component amount or component concentration of the excrement is stored in the control unit 206 including the storage unit.

  Hereinafter, details of the biological information acquisition terminal of the present embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the toilet device according to the second embodiment.

  The toilet device 200 includes a biological information measurement unit 220, a control unit 206, a fingerprint authentication unit 207, and a network connection unit 212. The biological information measuring unit 220 measures the biological information of the user from the excrement of the user. The biological information measurement unit 220 includes an excrement component measurement unit 205, an excrement temperature measurement unit 209, a weight measurement unit 210, and a blood pressure measurement unit 211. In addition, the toilet apparatus 200 includes a toilet 202 that receives the excrement of the user, and a drain pipe 204 that conveys the excrement received by the toilet 202 to the excrement component measuring unit 205.

  The excrement component measuring unit 205 is provided in the drain pipe 204 that conveys the excrement received by the toilet 202 and measures the components of the excrement. The excrement component measurement unit 205 measures urinary sugar or urine protein contained in the excrement. Further, the excrement component measuring unit 205 measures a blood component contained in the excrement.

  The excrement component measurement unit 205 measures the amount or concentration of components contained in excrement such as urine or stool. For example, the excrement component measuring unit 205 analyzes the component concentration by irradiating excreted urine or stool with near-infrared light or far-infrared light and measuring an absorption spectrum. This makes it possible to perform multi-component analysis without the need for consumables, and more easily manage many disease states.

  In addition, the excrement component measuring unit 205 may analyze the component concentration by measuring the optical rotation or optical rotation of urine using near-infrared light in the same manner as described above. This eliminates the need for consumables and makes it possible to measure the concentration of organic components such as urine sugar or urine protein with high accuracy, thereby improving the accuracy of screening tests or prognosis management for diabetes or kidney disease.

  Further, the excrement component measurement unit 205 may measure the component concentration of the excrement using Raman spectroscopy. As a result, more types of component concentrations can be measured, so that more types of medical condition tests can be performed.

  Further, the excrement component measuring unit 205 may detect the component concentration using at least both the optical rotation of the excrement and infrared spectroscopy or Raman spectroscopy. Optical rotation determines the concentration of a component obtained by adding urine sugar and urine protein contained in urine, and enables separation of urine sugar and urine protein by infrared spectroscopy or Raman spectroscopy.

  In component analysis using principles such as an absorption spectrum, optical rotation, optical rotation dispersion, and Raman spectroscopy, noise is generated in a measurement result due to a temperature change. Therefore, the biological information measurement unit 220 may include a pipe temperature measurement unit that measures the temperature in the drain pipe 204. This makes it possible to measure the component concentration with higher accuracy.

  In addition, the biological information measurement unit 220 includes a temperature calculation unit that calculates the temperature of the excrement or the body temperature of the user based on a temperature change in the drainage pipe 204 before and after excretion measured by the pipe temperature measurement unit. Is also good. In addition, the toilet device 200 may include a presentation unit that presents the calculated temperature of the excrement or the body temperature of the user to the user. As a result, the user can more easily manage the daily body temperature. Note that the presentation unit is preferably a display unit such as a liquid crystal monitor.

  In addition, a thermistor or a thermocouple is used as the pipe temperature measuring unit.

  Further, the biological information measuring unit 220 includes an excrement temperature measuring unit 209 for measuring the temperature of excretion during excretion in a non-contact manner by measuring infrared light having a wavelength of 5 μm to 20 μm inside the toilet 202. Is also good. The excrement temperature measurement unit 209 measures the temperature of the excrement. This makes it possible to measure the temperature of the excrement and estimate the rectal temperature of the user. Although it is more expensive than the method of measuring the temperature in the drainage pipe 204 before and after excretion, the rectal temperature can be more accurately measured and used for the health management of the user.

  As the excrement temperature measuring unit 209, a thermopile, a bolometer, or a photodiode is used.

  Further, the biological information measuring unit 220 may include an excrement type determining unit that determines the type of excrement such as hard stool, ordinary stool, or loose stool. This makes it possible to grasp the status of constipation or diarrhea for each user and record the period of excretion and the like.

  Further, the biological information measuring unit 220 may be provided on the toilet seat 201 and include a toilet seat temperature measuring unit that measures the temperature of the user's thigh. Thus, the temperature of the thigh is measured, so that it is possible to estimate the blood circulation state by detecting the temperature difference between the body temperature and the temperature of the thigh.

  Further, the toilet device 200 may include a heater that irradiates far-infrared rays toward the calf and heats the calf when the temperature of the thigh is lower than a predetermined temperature.

  In component analysis using principles such as an absorption spectrum, optical rotation, optical dispersion, and Raman spectroscopy, it is also possible to obtain the concentration of components such as saliva, breath, sweat, and blood, in addition to excretion. Therefore, the excrement component measurement unit 205 may be capable of analyzing components other than excrement, such as saliva, breath, sweat, and blood. This allows for health management of many medical conditions at lower cost.

  For example, a cell storing saliva other than excrement, exhalation, sweat, blood, or the like is inserted into the excrement component measuring unit 205, and the excrement component measuring unit 205 stores the saliva, exhalation, sweat, or the like stored in the cell. Components such as blood may be measured.

  Further, as the excrement component measuring unit 205, a biochemical method such as an oxygen method or an ion selective electrode method may be used. In this case, it is possible to acquire the biological information at a lower cost.

  Further, the excrement component measurement unit 205 may be configured by an electrode and measure the salt concentration contained in the excrement. This makes it possible to control the concentration of the salt contained in the excrement, and it can be used for prevention or management of prognosis of hypertension.

  Further, in the present embodiment, biological information measuring section 220 may include an excrement volume measuring section for measuring the volume of excrement. In addition, the biological information measurement unit 220 may include an excretion substance amount measurement unit that measures the mass of excrement. This makes it possible to calculate the amount of various components in combination with the above-mentioned excrement component measurement unit 205, and thus it is possible to monitor more disease states. For example, in order to calculate creatinine clearance used for screening or prognostic management of renal diseases described below, information on the volume of urine, which is excretion, is required. Therefore, by measuring the volume of excrement, screening or prognostic management of renal disease becomes possible.

  Further, when the salt concentration is measured by the excrement component measuring unit 205, the volume and mass of the excrement are measured, so that the amount of salt for 24 hours can be calculated. Therefore, since the amount of salt contained in the excrement can be managed, the terminal is a biological information acquisition terminal more useful for prevention or prognosis management of hypertension.

  The excrement volume measuring unit can calculate the volume of the excrement by measuring the water level when excrement is present in the water in the drain pipe 204 and when the excretion is not present. Further, the excrement volume measuring unit may measure the volume of the excrement based on the flow rate measured by the flow meter provided in the drain pipe 204. In this case, the volume of the excrement can be obtained with higher accuracy. In addition, the toilet device 200 may include a water removing unit that removes water and the like in the drain pipe 204 before the user reaches the excretion act. This makes it possible to measure the volume of excrement with higher accuracy.

  Further, the excretion substance amount measuring unit measures the mass of the excrement by monitoring, for example, a change in the total mass of the toilet device 200. Further, the excretion substance amount measurement unit may measure the weight of the excrement by measuring the weight of the user before and after excretion. The method of monitoring the change in the total mass of the toilet apparatus 200 is desirable because the mass of the excrement can be measured with higher accuracy. In addition, the method of measuring the weight of the user before and after excretion can use information on the weight of the user as biometric information for health management, or use the information on the weight of the user for personal authentication to be described later. It is desirable because it becomes.

  In the present embodiment, the excrement component measurement unit 205 may detect occult blood in the excrement. This makes it applicable to screening for urinary tract malignant tumors. Further, as described above, the excrement component measurement unit 205 desirably measures the concentration of urinary sugar, and is applicable to screening for diabetes. Further, the excrement component measuring unit 205 desirably measures the concentration of urine protein, and can be applied to screening for renal diseases such as renal failure.

  Further, the toilet device 200 may include a toilet seat 201 on which a user sits. Thereby, the user can perform the excretion act in an easy posture.

  In addition, the biological information measurement unit 220 may include a weight measurement unit 210 provided on the toilet seat 201 on which the user sits and measures the weight of the user. The weight measuring unit 210 measures the weight of the user before and after excretion from the force applied to the toilet seat 201. In this case, it is possible to obtain the weight of the user with higher accuracy than measuring the weight of the user in the standing position. Further, the weight of the excretion can be measured by subtracting the weight after excretion from the weight before excretion of the user.

  For this reason, it is desirable that the toilet seat 201 is designed to have a height at which the user's feet do not reach the floor. This makes it possible to more accurately measure the weight of the user.

  In addition, it is desirable that a body temperature measuring unit that measures the body temperature of the user is disposed on the toilet seat 201. This makes it possible to record the daily changes in body temperature of the user.

  Further, the biological information measuring unit 220 may include a blood pressure measuring unit 211 that measures the blood pressure of the user during excretion. This makes it possible to prevent the user from becoming hemorrhoids due to excessive force.

  As the blood pressure measuring unit 211, for example, a sound receiving unit provided on the toilet seat 201 is used. With the sound receiving unit, it is possible to estimate the blood pressure by measuring the volume of the heart sound.

  Similarly, the biological information measurement unit 220 may include a blood flow measurement unit that measures the blood flow of the user. As the blood flow measuring unit, for example, a pulse oximeter including a light source and a light receiving unit is used. Thereby, the compression of the vein around the anus is calculated, so that it is possible to prevent the user from becoming hemorrhoids in the same manner as described above.

  In addition, the blood pressure measurement unit 211 or the blood flow measurement unit can also be used when separately detecting occult blood in excrement and bleeding due to hemorrhoids.

  Further, the toilet device 200 may have a cleaning function of cleaning the toilet 202. This makes it possible to inspect the excrement components with higher accuracy, and thus it is possible to monitor health conditions with higher accuracy.

  As the washing function, for example, a water supply unit including a water supply tank 203 for storing water and a water supply pipe 208 for supplying water from the water supply tank 203 to the toilet 202 is used. Since tap water is used for the water supply tank 203 and water is supplied to the toilet 202 through the water supply pipe 208 after excretion, the toilet 202 can be washed at low cost.

  In addition, the toilet device 200 includes a personal authentication unit that authenticates a user by using a fingerprint, an iris, or a vein. The personal authentication information obtained by the personal authentication unit is stored in the control unit 206 together with biological information such as the component concentration of the excrement. Thereby, even when a plurality of users use the toilet apparatus 200, the user can be specified, and thus health management for each user can be performed.

  6 and 7, the toilet device 200 includes a fingerprint authentication unit 207 as an example of a personal authentication unit. The fingerprint authentication unit 207 is installed on a door knob of a toilet or a water supply switch for supplying water from the water supply tank 203 to the toilet 202. The fingerprint authentication unit 207 specifies the user based on the fingerprint. As a result, it is possible to not only reduce the trouble for the user's health management, but also to reliably acquire fingerprint information. Note that the fingerprint authentication unit 207 corresponds to an example of the user identification unit.

  The personal authentication unit may perform non-contact authentication such as iris authentication, retinal authentication, or face authentication. As a result, even when a plurality of users use the personal authentication, personal authentication can be performed without discomfort. In particular, iris authentication may be used, and the user can be authenticated more accurately.

  Further, the toilet device 200 may include a user number detection unit that detects the number of users in the same room. Thus, it is possible to prevent erroneous collection of biometric information of another user different from the authenticated user.

  Further, the toilet device 200 may include a network connection unit 212 for connecting to a network such as the Internet. The effect of this will be described in a fourth embodiment. Further, the toilet device 200 (biological information acquisition terminal) of the present embodiment may include the network connection unit 212 or the control unit 206. As a result, the amount of information to be transmitted can be reduced, and a cheaper network connection unit can be selected.

(Embodiment 3)
FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the biological information acquisition terminal according to the third embodiment.

  In the third embodiment, the oral examination terminal 400 is an example of a biological information acquisition terminal including a biological information acquisition unit. In the present embodiment, body fluid component measurement section 401 measures the component concentration of body fluid in the oral cavity. The oral examination terminal 400 includes a handle section 406 and an oral insertion section 407. The handle 406 is gripped by the user. The oral cavity insertion section 407 is connected to the end of the handle section 406 and inserted into the oral cavity. The body fluid component measurement unit 401 is provided in the oral cavity insertion unit 407.

  In the present embodiment, body fluid component measurement section 401 is inserted into the mouth of a user and measures the component of body fluid in the mouth. The body fluid component measurement unit 401 may measure components such as saliva or gingival crevicular fluid, for example. Information on the obtained body fluid component is stored in the control unit 402 including the storage unit.

  Also in the present embodiment, oral examination terminal 400 may include a personal authentication unit such as fingerprint authentication unit 403. The fingerprint authentication unit 403 specifies the user based on the fingerprint. By storing the personal authentication information and the biometric information in association with each other, the control unit 402 enables health management for each user even when a plurality of users use the oral examination terminal 400. Note that the fingerprint authentication unit 403 corresponds to an example of the user identification unit.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the oral cavity inspection terminal according to the third embodiment.

  The oral examination terminal 400 includes a biological information measurement unit 420, a control unit 402, a fingerprint authentication unit 403, and a network connection unit 410. The biological information measuring unit 420 measures the biological information of the user in the oral cavity of the user. The biological information measurement unit 420 includes a body fluid component measurement unit 401, an oral cavity temperature measurement unit 408, and a body temperature measurement unit 409.

  Further, the body fluid component measuring unit 401 may measure the component concentration of blood in the oral cavity. This enables health care for more medical conditions.

  Further, the oral examination terminal 400 may include at least one protrusion 404. Since the at least one protrusion 404 allows bleeding in the oral cavity, it is possible to measure the concentration of the blood component in the oral cavity with higher accuracy.

  Further, the protrusion 404 may have flexibility. This makes it possible to reduce pain associated with bleeding.

  In addition, the oral examination terminal 400 may include a plurality of protrusions 404. This makes it possible to promote bleeding at a plurality of locations in the oral cavity, so that the component concentration of blood can be measured in a shorter time with high sensitivity.

  In addition, the oral cavity inspection terminal 400 may include a driving unit 405 that applies kinetic energy such as vibration to the protrusion 404. The drive unit 405 vibrates the oral cavity insertion unit 407 to vibrate the protrusion 404 provided on the oral cavity insertion unit 407. As a result, it is possible to promote bleeding in the oral cavity in a shorter time, and it is possible to measure the concentration of blood components in a shorter time.

  In addition, in order to prevent the force with which the protrusion 404 comes into contact with the oral cavity from becoming too strong, the oral examination terminal 400 suppresses the force applied to the connecting portion that connects the oral insertion portion 407 and the handle 406. May be provided. This makes it possible to prevent the oral cavity from being unnecessarily damaged.

  In addition, a member having flexibility is used as the suppressing portion. Further, the suppression unit may issue a warning to the user when a force equal to or more than a predetermined force is applied to the connection unit.

  The drive unit 405 may stop driving when a force equal to or more than a predetermined force is applied to the connection unit. This makes it possible to prevent the oral cavity from being unnecessarily damaged.

  In addition, the oral examination terminal 400 described in this embodiment includes a plurality of protrusions 404, and the plurality of protrusions 404 are brushes that remove food tubs and the like attached to tooth surfaces and the like and clean the inside of the oral cavity. You may function as. This makes it possible to simultaneously perform the cleaning of the oral cavity and the examination of the components of the bodily fluid in the oral cavity, thereby further reducing the burden of the user for health management.

  Further, the oral examination terminal 400 shown in the present embodiment includes the projection 404, and the projection 404 functions as an interdental brush for cleaning between adjacent teeth by being inserted between adjacent teeth. You may. This enables more sensitive blood component analysis.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which body fluid component measurement section 401 is provided in oral cavity insertion section 407, but body fluid component measurement section 401 may not be provided in oral cavity insertion section 407. The user inserts the oral cavity insertion section 407 into the oral cavity and then takes it out, and uses the body fluid component measurement section 401 installed in a different place from the oral cavity insertion section 407. The body fluid component measurement unit 401 inspects the component of the body fluid attached to the oral cavity insertion unit 407. Thus, the weight of the oral cavity insertion section 407 can be reduced.

  Further, the handle unit 406 of the oral examination terminal 400 may be detachable from the oral insertion unit 407. As a result, the handle unit 406 can be shared by a plurality of users, so that a cheaper biometric information acquisition terminal can be provided.

  Further, as described in Embodiments 1 and 2, the body fluid component measurement unit 401 is an absorption spectrum measurement unit that measures the absorption spectrum of the test substance, an optical rotation measurement unit that measures the optical rotation of the test substance, or It may be a Raman spectrometer for measuring the scattering spectrum of the Raman scattered light by the test substance. This eliminates the need for consumables and makes it possible to measure component concentrations at low cost.

  In the case where the mouth insertion section 407 and the handle section 406 are detachable, the mouth insertion section 407 may include a light source and a light receiving section. This eliminates the need to join a light guide path that guides light at a connection section that connects the handle section 406 and the oral cavity insertion section 407, and thus enables more sensitive measurement.

  Further, the handle unit 406 may include a light source or a light receiving unit. This makes it possible to configure the oral cavity insertion section 407 smaller and cheaper.

  Further, the light source or the light receiving unit may be provided outside the oral cavity insertion unit 407 and may guide light to the oral cavity insertion unit 407 by a light guide unit such as an optical fiber. As a result, a smaller oral examination terminal can be provided, and the burden on the user's arm can be reduced.

  Further, the light source may be a laser light source or a super luminescent diode. Thereby, the light source can be downsized. Further, when an optical fiber is used, light can be transmitted with high efficiency, so that power can be saved.

  Further, the light source may be a variable wavelength light source. This makes it possible to realize a small-sized oral examination terminal capable of analyzing more types of body fluid components.

  Preferably, the light source is a broadband light source that emits light having different wavelengths, and the light receiving unit includes a light splitting unit that splits light according to the wavelength. This makes it possible to realize an oral examination terminal capable of analyzing more types of body fluid components.

  When the handle 406 includes a light source or a light receiving unit, the handle 406 and the mouth insertion unit 407 are detachable, and the driving unit 405 applies vibration to the protrusion 404 to promote bleeding in the oral cavity, The unit 405 desirably provides a vibration stop period for stopping the vibration, and the body fluid component measurement unit 401 may measure the component concentration of the body fluid in the oral cavity during the vibration stop period.

  Thereby, it becomes possible to measure the component concentration of the body fluid in the oral cavity with higher accuracy, and more appropriate health management becomes possible.

  In a configuration in which light is emitted from the light source into the oral cavity through an optical fiber, the light may be emitted from the tip of at least one protrusion 404. Thereby, it becomes possible to analyze the body fluid component with higher accuracy.

  Similarly, when the irradiated light is scattered in the oral cavity, then enters the optical fiber installed in the oral cavity insertion portion 407 and is guided to the light receiving portion. It is desirable to capture light. This makes it possible to analyze the body fluid component with higher accuracy.

  When the oral examination terminal 400 is used as a so-called toothbrush for daily cleaning of the oral cavity, at least one of the plurality of protrusions 404 may be an optical fiber. This makes it possible to acquire biological information with high sensitivity every day.

  When at least one of the plurality of protrusions 404 is an optical fiber, the optical fiber may be a plastic fiber. As a result, a more durable oral cavity inspection terminal can be realized.

  It is more desirable that the plurality of protrusions 404 irradiate light from the tip or receive light from the tip. As a result, a more durable oral cavity inspection terminal can be realized.

  When the oral examination terminal 400 is used as a toothbrush for cleaning the inside of the oral cavity, it is desirable that the plurality of protrusions 404 be optical fibers, and furthermore, that the plurality of optical fibers be plastic fibers. This makes it possible to further increase the durability and acquire biological information with high sensitivity.

  When the oral examination terminal 400 is used as a toothbrush for cleaning the inside of the oral cavity, it is desirable that the projection 404 that is an optical fiber is shorter than other projections 404 that are not an optical fiber. This makes it possible to realize a more durable oral examination terminal.

  When the oral examination terminal 400 is used as a toothbrush for cleaning the inside of the mouth, the projection 404 that is an optical fiber may be the same length as another projection 404 that is not an optical fiber. It may be longer than other protrusions 404 that are not fibers. This makes it possible to inspect the inside of the oral cavity with high sensitivity.

  In addition, the body fluid component measurement unit 401 may emit light from the light source and measure the amount of light obtained by the light receiving unit in a state where the oral cavity insertion unit 407 is not inserted into the oral cavity. This makes it possible to confirm whether or not sufficient sensitivity has been obtained, the transmittance of the optical path in the oral cavity inspection terminal 400, the wavelength dependence of the transmittance, and the like.

  In addition, when the sensitivity or the transmittance of the optical path obtained in a state where the oral insertion section 407 is not inserted into the oral cavity is lower than an arbitrary threshold, the oral examination terminal 400 cleans the optical path or replaces the oral insertion section 407. May be provided. In addition, the replacement notification unit notifies by using light or sound. This makes it possible to inspect the inside of the oral cavity with higher sensitivity.

  Further, the oral examination terminal 400 may include a blood component analysis completion notifying unit that notifies the user of the completion of the blood component analysis. This makes it possible to prevent the user from bleeding more than necessary for analyzing blood components.

  The above-described blood component analysis completion notifying unit includes, for example, a light emitting unit such as an LED (Light Emitting Diode) installed on the handle unit 406, or an audio output unit that outputs a sound installed on the handle unit 406. . In addition, the biological information measurement unit 420 may include a detection unit that detects that the analysis of the blood component has been completed. In this case, the detection unit detects that the analysis of the blood component is completed, for example, by detecting that the concentration of the component not contained in saliva but contained only in blood is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold. The detection unit can determine that the analysis of the blood component has been completed, for example, when the concentration of hemoglobin contained in the red blood cells is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold.

  Further, when the oral examination terminal 400 is used for cleaning the inside of the oral cavity, the oral examination terminal 400 may include a washing completion notifying unit that notifies the user that the washing of the oral cavity has been completed. Thus, the user can complete the cleaning of the oral cavity in a shorter time. The washing completion notifying unit notifies the user by light or sound, for example, similarly to the above-described blood component analysis completion notifying unit.

  The washing completion notifying unit detects, for example, the amount of plaque in the oral cavity, determines that the washing of the oral cavity has been completed when the detected amount of plaque is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold, and notifies the user. . In addition, when the blood component in the oral cavity is detected, the cleaning completion notification unit may determine that the cleaning is completed and notify the user.

  Similarly, the oral examination terminal 400 may include a saliva component analysis completion notifying unit that notifies the user that the analysis of the saliva component has been completed. This makes it possible to analyze saliva components in a shorter time.

  When measuring the blood component concentration using the body fluid component measurement unit 401, the body fluid component measurement unit 401 may measure the concentration of the target component in comparison with the concentration of hemoglobin. As a result, it is possible to more accurately measure the blood component concentration. For example, when measuring the concentration of glucose contained in blood, the body fluid component measuring unit 401 compares the concentration of hemoglobin with the concentration of glucose. Since the concentration of hemoglobin is almost constant in blood, it is possible to analyze the concentration of glucose with high accuracy by comparing the concentration of hemoglobin with the concentration of glucose.

  Further, the body fluid component measurement unit 401 may measure the concentration of the target component (for example, glucose) before bleeding, detect bleeding, and measure the concentration of the target component at the time of bleeding. This makes it possible to measure the concentration of the target component contained in saliva and the concentration of the target component contained in blood, respectively.

  In addition, the biological information measurement unit 420 may include an oral temperature measurement unit 408 provided in the oral cavity insertion unit 407 for measuring the temperature in the oral cavity.

  As a result, the temperature in the oral cavity can be measured every day, and the daily body temperature can be recorded. Here, the oral cavity temperature measurement unit 408 is configured by, for example, a thermistor, a thermocouple, a thermopile, a bolometer, or a photodiode. Thermistors are desirable because they are less expensive. In addition, a thermopile, a bolometer, or a photodiode made of indium antimony is preferable because measurement can be performed at higher speed.

  In addition, the biological information measurement unit 420 may include a body temperature measurement unit 409 that is provided at a position where the finger of the user of the handle unit 406 contacts, and that measures the temperature of the finger of the user. By measuring and comparing both the temperature in the oral cavity and the temperature of the finger, it is possible to grasp the blood flow from the trunk to the distal end of the user or the coldness.

  In the oral examination terminal 400, the fingerprint authentication unit 403 is preferably provided in the handle unit 406. Accordingly, the user can be automatically specified during use of the oral examination terminal 400, so that the personal authentication information of the user can be acquired with a higher probability.

  In addition, the oral examination terminal 400 may include a vein authentication unit that authenticates a user with a vein in the handle unit 406. As described above, when the fingerprint authentication unit 403 or the vein authentication unit is provided in the handle unit 406, the shape of the handle unit 406 may be a shape that guides the user to hold the device in a specific manner.

  Also, a personal authentication unit such as a vein authentication unit or a fingerprint authentication unit 403 may be provided outside the handle unit 406 and the oral cavity insertion unit 407. The personal authentication unit may be provided on, for example, a storage table that stores the oral examination terminal 400 or a charging stand that charges the oral examination terminal 400. This makes it possible to further reduce the size of the oral examination terminal 400.

  When the oral cavity insertion section 407 and the handle section 406 are detachable, identification information (ID) may be assigned to each oral cavity insertion section 407, and the identification information and the user may be registered in association with each other. This allows the user to be specified at the same time that the oral cavity insertion section 407 is attached to the handle section 406.

  It is more desirable that the oral examination terminal 400 includes a user confirmation unit that confirms that the user of the oral cavity insertion unit 407 is a registered user in advance. The user confirmation unit outputs, for example, the name of the user registered in advance by voice, and accepts pressing of a button for confirmation by the user. As described above, the user confirmation unit enables more accurate acquisition of biological information for each user.

  In addition, the oral examination terminal 400 may include a network connection unit 410 for connecting to a network such as the Internet. The effect of this will be described in a fourth embodiment. Further, the network connection unit 410 may be provided on a storage table for storing the oral examination terminal 400 or a charging stand for charging the oral examination terminal 400. Further, the oral examination terminal 400 (biological information acquisition terminal) of the present embodiment may include the network connection unit 410 or the control unit 402. As a result, the amount of information to be transmitted can be reduced, and a cheaper network connection unit can be selected.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the body fluid component measurement unit 401 measures the component concentration of blood in the oral cavity of the user, but the body fluid component measurement unit 401 detects the component of blood mixed in the excrement of the user. The concentration may be measured, or the concentration of blood components attached to the shaving shaver may be measured. Since the excretion or shaving has an implementation purpose other than the purpose of health management, the troublesomeness given to the user for health management can be further reduced.

  A biological information acquisition terminal that also serves to clean the oral cavity is desirable because it can more frequently measure the concentration of blood components. Further, a biological information acquisition terminal that measures the concentration of blood components mixed with excrement is desirable as a biological information acquisition terminal that can measure the concentration of many types of components such as urine, stool, and blood. A health management system including a terminal is also desirable because the system can be configured at lower cost.

  The biological information acquisition terminal of the present embodiment records the health condition of the user, manages the health condition of the user, presents the health condition to the user, and advises the user to improve the health condition. Good. Record the health status of the user, manage the health status of the user, present the health status to the user, and advise the user to improve the health status even if the biometric information acquisition terminal is not connected to the network. And so on.

  However, as shown in the present embodiment, it is desirable that the biometric information acquisition terminal is connected to a network, and by connecting to the network, it is possible to achieve the effects described in Embodiment 4. Becomes

(Embodiment 4)
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a health management system according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

  In the health management system 1 according to the present embodiment, the biological information acquisition terminal 11a is connected to the processing server 14 via the network 13. The biometric information and the personal authentication information acquired by the biometric information acquisition terminal 11a are transmitted to the processing server 14 via the network 13 and stored.

  The health management system 1 includes biological information acquisition terminals 11a, 11b, 11c, a health improvement device 12, a processing server 14, an information display terminal 15, an information input terminal 16, and a correction information acquisition terminal 17. The biological information acquisition terminals 11a, 11b, 11c, the health improvement device 12, the information display terminal 15, the information input terminal 16, and the correction information acquisition terminal 17 are communicably connected to the processing server 14 via the network 13. . The network 13 is, for example, the Internet.

  The biometric information acquisition terminals 11a, 11b, and 11c acquire biometric information and personal authentication information of the user, and transmit the acquired biometric information and personal authentication information to the processing server 14. The biological information acquisition terminals 11a, 11b, and 11c are, for example, the bath apparatus 300 of the first embodiment, the toilet apparatus 200 of the second embodiment, or the oral examination terminal 400 of the third embodiment.

  The information input terminal 16 accepts input of biometric information and personal authentication information by a user. The information input terminal 16 transmits the received biometric information to the processing server 14 together with the personal authentication information. The information input terminal 16 is, for example, a mobile communication terminal such as a mobile phone, a tablet computer, or a personal computer.

  The correction information acquisition terminal 17 acquires correction information for correcting the biological information acquired by the biological information acquisition terminals 11a, 11b, 11c. The correction information acquisition terminal 17 transmits the acquired correction information to the processing server 14 together with the personal authentication information. In addition, the correction information acquisition terminal 17 is, for example, a device for measuring the amount of muscle activity such as an activity meter or a pedometer, a thermometer, a hygrometer, a lighting device or a luminometer, and the like, and the wake-up time and bedtime of the user. It is a device that can be estimated, or a position information acquisition device that acquires position information of a user such as a GPS (Global Positioning System).

  The processing server 14 receives the biometric information and the personal authentication information transmitted by the biometric information acquisition terminals 11a, 11b, 11c, and stores the received biometric information in association with each user. Further, the processing server 14 generates control information for controlling the operation of the health improvement device 12 so as to improve the health condition of the user based on the received biological information of the user, and uses the generated control information as the health improvement device. 12 is transmitted.

  Further, the processing server 14 receives a request for acquiring a display screen for displaying biometric information from the information display terminal 15 and generates a display screen for displaying biometric information of the user in response to the received acquisition request. Then, the generated display screen is transmitted to the information display terminal 15.

  Further, the processing server 14 receives the biometric information and the personal authentication information transmitted by the information input terminal 16, and stores the received biometric information in association with each user.

  Further, the processing server 14 receives the correction information and the personal authentication information transmitted by the correction information acquisition terminal 17, and corrects the biological information based on the received correction information.

  The processing server 14 is, for example, the cloud server 111 or the server 121 illustrated in FIG.

  The health improvement device 12 receives the control information transmitted by the processing server 14, and operates according to the received control information. The health improvement device 12 is, for example, a massage device.

  The information display terminal 15 transmits a request to acquire a display screen for displaying the biological information of the user to the processing server 14, receives a display screen for displaying the biological information of the user from the processing server 14, and receives the received display screen. Display the display screen. Note that the information display terminal 15 is, for example, a mobile communication terminal such as a mobile phone, a tablet computer, or a personal computer.

  The health management system 1 does not need to include all of the health improvement device 12, the information display terminal 15, the information input terminal 16, and the correction information acquisition terminal 17. The health management system 1 may include at least one of the health improvement device 12, the information display terminal 15, the information input terminal 16, and the correction information acquisition terminal 17.

  Here, a flow of processing of the health management system 1 in the fourth embodiment will be described. FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram illustrating a processing flow of the health management system according to the fourth embodiment. Note that FIG. 11 shows processing of the biological information acquisition terminal 11a, the processing server 14, and the information display terminal 15. Also, in FIG. 11, the biological information acquisition terminal 11a will be described taking the bath apparatus 300 shown in FIG. 3 as an example.

  First, in step S1, the fingerprint authentication unit 303 of the biometric information acquisition terminal 11a (bath apparatus 300) authenticates a user and acquires personal authentication information for identifying the user.

  Next, in step S2, the biological information measuring unit 320 measures the biological information of the user.

  Next, in step S3, the network connection unit 315 transmits the personal authentication information acquired by the fingerprint authentication unit 303 and the biological information measured by the biological information measurement unit 320 to the processing server 14, and the processing server 14 The personal authentication information and the biological information transmitted from the biological information acquisition terminal 11a are received.

  Next, in step S4, the processing server 14 stores the received biometric information in the storage unit in association with the received personal authentication information.

  Next, in step S5, the information display terminal 15 transmits a request to acquire a display screen for displaying biological information to the processing server 14, and the processing server 14 receives the acquisition request transmitted by the information display terminal 15. I do. Note that the acquisition request includes information for identifying the user.

  Next, in step S6, the processing server 14 generates a display screen for displaying the biological information of the user according to the received acquisition request. The processing server 14 reads the biological information corresponding to the information for specifying the user included in the acquisition request from the storage unit, and generates display screen data for displaying the read biological information.

  Next, in step S7, the processing server 14 transmits the generated display screen data to the information display terminal 15, and the information display terminal 15 receives the display screen data transmitted by the processing server 14.

  Next, in step S8, the information display terminal 15 displays the biological information based on the received display screen data.

  In the health management system 1 of the present embodiment, the processing server 14 is not essential, but the processing server 14 connected to the network 13 may record the user's health condition (biological information). Thereby, for example, the user's health status (biological information) is displayed on the information display terminal 15 also connected to the network 13, and the user can check the health status (biological information).

  In addition, it is desirable that not only the user himself / herself confirm using the information display terminal 15 but also that a staff member such as a hospital, a nursing home or a health facility can use the information display terminal 15 to check the health condition of the user. . As a result, a staff member such as a hospital, a nursing facility, or a health facility can check the condition of the user.

  Similarly, it is desirable that the user's family can check the user's health condition using the information display terminal 15. By using the information display terminal 15 connected to the network 13, the family of the user who lives in a remote place can easily check the health condition of the user.

  In addition, by collecting the biometric information of a plurality of users by a specific company via the network 13, the collected biometric information can be used as big data.

  The biological information acquisition terminal 11a in the health management system 1 of the present invention may be the toilet device 200 as described in the second embodiment. Thereby, the health management of the user can be performed based on the components of the excrement. As described in the second embodiment, for example, when the toilet device 200 acquires the concentration of urine protein as biological information, early detection and prognosis management of a renal disease can be performed. Further, for example, the toilet apparatus 200 acquires the concentration of urinary sugar as biological information, thereby enabling early detection of diabetes. The toilet apparatus 200 acquires the amount of salt contained in urine as biological information, thereby enabling hypertension. Prognosis management becomes possible.

  Further, biological information acquisition terminal 11a may be bath apparatus 300 as described in the first embodiment. Thus, for example, the bath apparatus 300 acquires an electrocardiogram as biological information, thereby enabling arteriosclerosis screening. In addition, the bath apparatus 300 acquires a change in the body temperature as biological information, thereby enabling early detection of a medical condition such as a cold.

  Further, the biological information acquisition terminal 11a may be the oral examination terminal 400 as described in the third embodiment. Thus, for example, the prognosis management of hyperlipidemia can be performed by the oral examination terminal 400 acquiring the value of neutral fat, the value of bad cholesterol, or the value of good cholesterol contained in blood as biological information. In addition, since the oral examination terminal 400 acquires the blood glucose level or the HbA1c value as the biological information, the prognosis of diabetes can be managed. In addition, the oral examination terminal 400 acquires a PSA (prostate specific antigen) value as biological information, thereby enabling early detection of prostate cancer.

  Although not shown in the first to third embodiments, the biological information acquisition terminal 11a may be an inspection terminal that inspects the concentration of a component contained in tears. The component concentrations of tears and blood are similar. Therefore, by measuring the component concentration of tears, it is possible to estimate, for example, the above-described component concentration contained in blood. Although the measurement accuracy of blood due to tears is inferior to the case of directly measuring blood, non-invasive measurement of biological information can be performed more easily.

  Although not shown in Embodiments 1 to 3, the biological information acquisition terminal 11a may be an activity meter, a body composition monitor, a thermometer, a sphygmomanometer, or a pulse oximeter. Alternatively, biological information that changes over time on a monthly or yearly basis may be acquired.

  However, as shown in Embodiments 1 to 3, it is more desirable that the biological information acquisition terminal 11a be a device that is used on a daily basis, such as excretion, bathing, or cleaning of the mouth (toothpaste). Thereby, it is possible to further reduce the troublesomeness of the user for the health management.

  Further, the health management system 1 of the present embodiment may include a plurality of biological information acquisition terminals 11a, 11b, 11c,... Connected via the network 13.

  For example, the biological information acquiring terminal 11a is a toilet device installed at the user's home, the biological information acquiring terminal 11b is a toilet device installed at the user's office, and the biological information acquiring terminal 11c is a convenience store. It may be a toilet device installed in a bathroom. In this case, it is desirable that the health management system 1 is constructed by a plurality of toilet devices each having a different installation location. Each toilet device may transmit the obtained biological information and personal authentication information to the processing server 14.

  This eliminates the need for the user to carry out the component inspection of excrement only with the toilet device at home, and the burden for health management is further reduced. In addition, since it is possible to acquire biological information (excretion components) more frequently, more appropriate health management can be performed.

  In particular, the health management system 1 desirably includes a plurality of biological information acquisition terminals installed at a plurality of locations, and can measure the amount of salt discharge for 24 hours. Thus, for example, it is possible to more appropriately manage the user's salt intake, and to encourage the user to reduce salt.

  Similarly, for example, the biological information acquisition terminal 11a is a sphygmomanometer installed at the user's home, the biological information acquisition terminal 11b is a sphygmomanometer installed at the user's office, and the biological information acquisition terminal 11c. May be a sphygmomanometer installed in a restaurant. In this case, it is desirable that the health management system 1 is constructed by a plurality of sphygmomanometers each having a different installation location. Each sphygmomanometer may transmit the obtained biological information and personal authentication information to the processing server 14.

  Accordingly, the user does not necessarily need to measure the blood pressure only with the sphygmomanometer at home, and the trouble for health management is further reduced. In addition, since it is possible to acquire biological information (blood pressure) more frequently, more appropriate health management can be performed.

  In particular, by measuring blood pressure at wake-up, at bedtime, before lunch, and after lunch, it is possible to grasp the circadian variation in blood pressure of the user, and to more appropriately perform early detection and prognostic management of circulatory diseases. It can be carried out.

  Further, the health management system 1 of the present embodiment may include a plurality of biometric information acquisition terminals 11a, 11b, 11c,... That acquire different types of biometric information.

  For example, the biological information acquisition terminal 11a is a blood component measurement terminal (oral examination terminal 400) that measures blood components, and the biological information acquisition terminal 11b is a excrement component measurement terminal (toilet device) that measures excretion components. 200). In this case, it is possible to grasp both the blood component and the urine component of the user, and to manage the health condition of the user in more detail. By obtaining the biological information of both the urine component and the blood component, the creatinine clearance can be calculated by comparing the urine creatinine concentration with the serum creatinine concentration. Here, the creatinine clearance CrCl is calculated by the following equation.

CrCl = CrU × VolU / CrB
In the above equation, CrCl is creatinine clearance [ml / min], CrU is urine creatinine concentration [mg / dl], and VolU is urine volume per unit time [ml / min]. Yes, CrB is serum creatinine concentration [ml / dl].

  As described above, by calculating the creatinine clearance, screening or prognosis management of a renal disease becomes possible.

  Further, for example, the biological information acquisition terminal 11a is an electrocardiogram measurement terminal (bath apparatus 300) that measures an electrocardiogram, and the biological information acquisition terminal 11b is a blood component measurement terminal (oral examination terminal 400) that measures blood components. There may be. Both cardiac troponin and H-FABP (human heart-derived fatty acid binding protein) measured by a blood component measuring terminal and the waveform of an electrocardiogram measured by an electrocardiographic measuring terminal are monitored, so that acute myocardial infarction and chronic myocardium are comprehensively monitored. Early detection of infarction or grasp of the disease state becomes possible.

  Further, for example, the biological information acquisition terminal 11a is a tear component measurement terminal that measures a component contained in tears, and the biological information acquisition terminal 11b is a blood component measurement terminal that measures a component contained in blood (the oral examination terminal 400). ).

  If the blood component measurement terminal cannot obtain the blood component information, the processing server 14 can use the tear component information obtained by the tear component measurement terminal as substitute biological information for the blood component information. is there. For example, when the concentration of glucose contained in blood cannot be obtained, the processing server 14 can use the concentration of glucose contained in tears as substitute biological information.

  In addition, for example, the biological information acquisition terminal 11a is an excrement component measurement terminal (toilet device 200) that measures components of excreta, and the biological information acquisition terminal 11b is a blood component measurement terminal that measures components included in blood. (Oral examination terminal 400). The processing server 14 can use the blood component information obtained by the blood component measurement terminal as the substitute biological information of the urine component information when the urine component information terminal cannot obtain the urine component information. a.

  In addition, an oral examination terminal, a bath apparatus, a toilet apparatus, and a body composition meter used by the same user are respectively a network connection unit for connecting to the network 13 and a temperature measurement unit for measuring the temperature of each part of the body. Unit may be provided. Thereby, the processing server 14 obtains the intraoral temperature and the hand temperature measured by the oral examination terminal, the core body temperature measured by the bath apparatus, the rectal temperature and thigh temperature measured by the toilet apparatus, and the body composition meter. It is also possible to store the temperature of the sole measured at the time.

  As described above, it is possible to more accurately grasp the temperature distribution of the body, the state of blood circulation in the body, the state of coldness, and the like.

  As described above, when there is biometric information that cannot be obtained from the biometric information acquisition terminal, the processing server 14 uses biometric information obtained from another biometric information acquisition terminal as substitute biometric information for biometric information that cannot be obtained. Accordingly, it is possible to monitor a health condition with less omission in biological information.

  Needless to say, the health management system 1 including the plurality of biometric information acquisition terminals described above may include a biometric information acquisition terminal other than the biometric information acquisition terminals described above. More appropriate health management can be performed by the information acquisition terminal.

  Here, an example of a display screen displayed on the information display terminal 15 in the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first display screen displayed on the information display terminal. The information display terminal 15 includes a display unit 161. The display unit 161 displays a user name 162 for identifying a user, a device name 163 for identifying a biometric information acquisition terminal, a device ID 164, and biometric information 165 acquired by the biometric information acquisition terminal. The device name 163, the device ID 164, and the biological information 165 are displayed for each biological information acquiring terminal, and are also displayed for each installation location of the biological information acquiring terminal.

  In FIG. 12, information acquired from a plurality of biometric information acquisition terminals 11 is collectively displayed on the information display terminal 15 for each installation location of the biometric information acquisition terminal 11. As a result, the user can easily confirm the device and biological information used for his / her health management.

  In addition, the information display terminal 15 receives, from the screen illustrated in FIG. 12, an input regarding information disclosure restriction as to whether or not to provide each of the biological information 165 acquired by the biological information acquisition terminal 11 to the service provider 120. The input regarding the information disclosure restriction received by the biological information acquisition terminal 11 is displayed in the information display terminal 15 in different colors. For example, when the biometric information may be provided to the service provider 120, the biometric information 165 is displayed in white, and when the measurement result is left without providing the biometric information to the service provider 120, the biometric information 165 is displayed in gray. Is displayed, and the biometric information is not provided to the service provider 120 and the biometric information 165 is displayed in black when the measurement result is not left. Thus, the biological information 165 is displayed in different colors according to the information disclosure restriction.

  Thereby, the user can check the biological information acquisition terminal 11 owned by the user and the biological information 165 acquired by each biological information acquisition terminal 11 in a list. In addition, it is possible to easily confirm and manage whether to provide the biological information 165 to the service provider 120 or to leave the measurement result. The service that can be provided may be displayed on the information display terminal 15 from the biological information 165 currently provided to the service provider 120.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a second display screen displayed on the information display terminal. The information display terminal 15 includes a display unit 161.

  In FIG. 13, the assumed user's disease is displayed on the user's dedicated page on the information display terminal 15 based on the biological information acquired from the plurality of biological information acquiring terminals 11. In step S6 of FIG. 11, the processing server 14 of the service provider 120 analyzes information to be presented to the user based on the biological information acquired in step S2, and generates display data shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 13, a disease name 170 indicating the name of the estimated disease is displayed. In addition, the estimated progress rate 171 of the disease is displayed as a score. Note that the traveling speed 171 in FIG. 13 represents the condition deterioration speed in the past month, and is represented by a maximum of five points. In addition, an age 172 corresponding to the estimated condition of the disease is displayed. Thereby, the user can grasp the current situation and compare it with the actual age. The age corresponding to the estimated condition of the disease is calculated by the processing server 14 by accumulating a large amount of information acquired in the past from the information display terminal 15 used by another user, and by calculating the accumulated large amount of information. Information may be used.

  Further, a lifetime medical cost 173 expected in the future is calculated and displayed based on the estimated condition of the disease. As a result, motivation for improving the health of the user can be improved. Further, the display unit 161 displays a life expectancy prediction result 174 calculated based on the estimated state of the disease. In addition, the higher the severity of the disease, the darker the background color is displayed.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a third display screen displayed on the information display terminal. The information display terminal 15 includes a display unit 161.

  In FIG. 14, the information display terminal 15 has a visit schedule created based on the biometric information acquired from the plurality of biometric information acquisition terminals 11 and the visit history of the user managed by the service provider 120 to the hospital. 181 and hospital information 182 about a nearby hospital are displayed. In FIG. 14, outpatient information 181 and hospital information 182 are displayed so as to be superimposed on the information on each disease displayed in FIG.

  The method by which the service provider 120 acquires the hospital visit information 181 and the hospital information 182 is not limited. The user may notify the service provider 120 by inputting the outpatient information 181 and the hospital information 182 to the information display terminal 15 or obtain the information from a GPS (not shown) built in the information display terminal 15 or the like. The service provider 120 may automatically create the outpatient information 181 and the hospital information 182 using the location information to be provided. Further, the processing server 14 of the service provider 120 may create the outpatient information 181 and the hospital information 182 by cooperating with the server device arranged in each hospital. In FIG. 14, the outpatient information 181 including the information on the hospital being visited and the next outpatient reservation information is displayed.

  In FIG. 14, hospital information 182 about a nearby hospital is displayed based on the visit history of the user. The hospital information 182 is displayed when the user has not been to the hospital for a certain period of time. In addition, the hospital information 182 may include a message recommending a first consultation when the hospital management is not performed for the selected disease. Further, the processing server 14 may search for a nearby hospital based on the address of the user registered in advance or the position information of the user acquired by GPS.

  As described above, according to the present health management system, it is possible to display the hospital information 182 and the like regarding a nearby hospital. Since the user can be encouraged to go to the hospital, the service provider 120 such as a hospital or a company has an effect of promoting advertisements.

  Further, the display unit 161 displays a reservation button 183 corresponding to the displayed hospital information 182. The user can use the information display terminal 15 to press (click or touch) a reservation button 183 corresponding to the displayed hospital information 182 to make a reservation for a medical examination at a nearby hospital.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a fourth display screen displayed on the information display terminal. The information display terminal 15 includes a display unit 161.

  In FIG. 15, the information display terminal 15 displays the advertisement information 184 selected based on the biological information acquired from the plurality of biological information acquisition terminals 11 and the advertisement information managed by the service provider 120. In FIG. 15, the advertisement information 184 is displayed so as to be superimposed on the information on each disease displayed in FIG. In FIG. 15, the processing server 14 acquires information on the measurement accuracy of the biological information acquisition terminal 11, selects advertisement information 184 that provides the corresponding biological information acquisition terminal 11 from the information, and displays the selected advertisement information 184. Is displayed.

  In addition, the purchase button 185 corresponding to the displayed advertisement information 184 is displayed on the display unit 161. The user can purchase a product to be advertised by pressing (clicking or touching) the purchase button 185 corresponding to the displayed advertisement information 184 using the information display terminal 15. As described above, when the measurement accuracy of the biological information is low, it is proposed to purchase a biological information acquisition terminal having more measurement functions in order to increase the measurement accuracy.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a fifth display screen displayed on the information display terminal. The information display terminal 15 includes a display unit 161.

  In FIG. 16, the information display terminal 15 displays detailed information 186 of the user's illness assumed based on the biological information acquired from the plurality of biological information acquisition terminals 11. In FIG. 16, the detailed information 186 is displayed so as to be superimposed on the information on each disease displayed in FIG. In FIG. 16, when the user presses (clicks or touches) the displayed disease name 170, detailed information 186 is displayed. The detailed information 186 includes the detailed biological information obtained from each biological information obtaining terminal 11 on which the corresponding disease information is based. Thereby, the user can confirm which biometric information acquisition terminal 11 has acquired which biometric information among the plurality of biometric information acquisition terminals 11.

  Further, in the detailed information 186 of FIG. 16, the biological information acquired by the biological information acquisition terminal 11 is displayed in a graph for each acquired date. Here, in the graph 187 displayed in FIG. 16, the data 188 on the day when data different from the average acquisition data of the user by a certain value or more is obtained is displayed in a display mode different from a normal display mode as a reference value. Is done. When the biological information is not acquired from the biological information acquiring terminal 11 but is inputted by the user, the data 189 of the day inputted by the user is used as a reference value in a normal display mode. They are displayed in different display modes.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a sixth display screen displayed on the information display terminal. The information display terminal 15 includes a display unit 161.

  In FIG. 17, proposal information 190 to be presented to the user is displayed on the information display terminal 15 based on the biological information acquired from the plurality of biological information acquisition terminals 11. In FIG. 17, the proposal information 190 is displayed so as to be superimposed on the information on each disease displayed in FIG. In FIG. 17, when the user presses (clicks or touches) the displayed disease name 170, proposal information 190 indicating a coping method to be performed on the disease corresponding to the disease name 170 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 17, for example, the proposal information 190 includes various information that can be created based on the acquired biological information and that leads to improvement in the health of the user.

  The processing server 14 may manage the contents of the user's meal, and may present a meal menu that worsens the user's current disease in the proposal information 190 from the user's meal menu. In addition, for a meal menu that worsens the current disease of the user, it may be displayed how much the lifetime medical expenses increase or how short the life span will be depending on the meal menu. Furthermore, the display unit 161 may display a meal menu that can improve the current disease of the user in the proposal information 190.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a seventh display screen displayed on the information display terminal. The information display terminal 15 includes a display unit 161.

  In FIG. 18, as in FIG. 17, the information display terminal 15 displays proposal information 191 to be presented to the user based on the biological information acquired from the plurality of biological information acquisition terminals 11. In FIG. 18, when the user presses (clicks or touches) the displayed disease name 170, proposal information 191 indicating a coping method to be performed on the disease corresponding to the disease name 170 is displayed.

  In FIG. 18, a control button 192 for controlling the device based on the displayed proposal information 191 is further displayed. By pressing (clicking or touching) the control button 192, the user can control each device (including the other biometric information acquisition terminal 11) connected to the processing server 14. For example, in FIG. 18, a control button 192 indicating “Is the temperature of hot water raised by 1 ° C.?” Is displayed, and the user presses (clicks or touches) the control button 192 to connect to the processing server 14. The heated bath apparatus 300 (water temperature in the bathtub 330) is controlled.

  Further, the proposal information 191 may be created based on the biological information acquired from the biological information acquiring terminal 11 and various information acquired from another device (including the other biological information acquiring terminal 11). For example, as shown in FIG. 18, when the disease name 170 is hypertension, proposal information 191 that promotes improvement in sleep deprivation, with information about sleep time acquired from another device as a part thereof, Created and displayed. In addition, various information acquired from other devices (including the other biological information acquisition terminal 11) may be information relating to an outside temperature or weather, and is not particularly limited.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of an eighth display screen displayed on the information display terminal. The information display terminal 15 includes a display unit 161.

  In FIG. 19, the biological information 193 acquired from the plurality of biological information acquiring terminals 11 is displayed on the information display terminal 15 for each part of the human body. In FIG. 19, for each body part, the biological information indicating the temperature, the date and time when the biological information was acquired, and the information for identifying the biological information acquiring terminal 11 from which the biological information was acquired are displayed. For example, the forehead temperature, the intraoral temperature, the hand temperature, the rectum temperature, and the foot temperature are acquired from the plurality of biological information acquisition terminals 11, and are displayed together with the acquired date and time and the acquired biological information acquisition terminal 11.

  In FIG. 19, “SU01” represents a sleep meter installed at the bedside, “EA01” represents an air conditioner installed at the user's workplace, and “EA02” is installed at the user's home. “HA01” represents a toothbrush (oral examination terminal) installed at the user's workplace, “HA02” represents a toothbrush (oral examination terminal) installed at the user's home, “TO01” represents a toilet device installed at the user's workplace, “TO02” represents a toilet device installed at the user's home, and “TA01” represents a body composition installed at the user's home. "FU01" represents a bath apparatus installed at the user's home.

  The display unit 161 may display a human body image 194 representing a human body. The display unit 161 displays the temperature distribution of the body temperature of the user by changing the color or shading of each part on the human body image 194 according to the temperature measured for each part of the body. For example, in the human body image 194, a part having a low body temperature is displayed lightly, and a part having a high body temperature is displayed darkly.

  In addition, based on the plurality of pieces of biological information, a diagnosis result 195 indicating a health condition related to body temperature (for example, a cold type) is displayed. In addition, the diagnosis result 195 includes improvement advice for the health condition. The improvement advice may be created based on the biological information acquired from the biological information acquiring terminal 11 and any information acquired from another device (including the other biological information acquiring terminal 11). For example, an improvement advice such as "Let's refrain from staying up late on Saturdays and Sundays" is created based on information about the temperature, the day of the week, and the like, and information about the sleep time calculated from the time when the indoor lighting is on.

  Further, the health management system 1 of the present embodiment may include the correction information acquisition terminal 17. The processing server 14 corrects the biological information obtained from the biological information obtaining terminal 11a using the correction information obtained from the correction information obtaining terminal 17, thereby enabling more accurate monitoring of the health condition.

  For example, a case will be described in which the biological information acquisition terminal 11a is a blood component measurement terminal, the biological information acquisition terminal 11b is an excrement component measurement terminal, and the processing server 14 monitors creatinine clearance. In this case, the serum creatinine concentration depends on the amount of muscle activity. Therefore, the correction information acquisition terminal 17 is configured by, for example, an activity meter or a pedometer, and measures the amount of muscle activity as correction information. The correction information obtained from the correction information acquisition terminal 17 can be used as correction information when calculating a health condition (kidney condition) from creatinine clearance.

  Further, it is desirable that the correction information acquisition terminal 17 is connected to the processing server 14 via the network 13. The correction information acquisition terminal 17 may acquire the personal authentication information together with the correction information, and transmit the acquired correction information and the personal authentication information to the processing server 14. Accordingly, health management using the correction information can be easily performed.

  Further, the correction information acquisition terminal 17 may be a thermometer or a hygrometer, and may acquire room temperature, outside air temperature, or humidity as correction information. This makes it possible to correct the influence of the biological information due to the room temperature, the outside temperature, or the humidity, thereby enabling more appropriate health management.

  Further, the correction information acquisition terminal 17 may be a lighting device arranged in the bedroom, and estimates the user's wake-up time and bedtime from the use history of the lighting device, and corrects the estimated wake-up time and bedtime. May be obtained as This makes it possible to correct the influence on the biological information due to the bedtime and the wake-up time, thereby enabling more appropriate health management.

  For example, when the body fat is measured by the impedance method, the body fat is calculated to be higher as the time after getting up is longer, but the processing server 14 corrects the body fat based on the bedtime and the wakeup time. be able to. Also, when measuring and comparing the temperatures of a plurality of parts of the body (in the oral cavity, hands, soles, deep parts, thighs, etc.) using a plurality of measurement devices, the processing server 14 also determines the temperature of each part. It is possible to correct the biological information based on the measured time, the bedtime, and the wake-up time in consideration of the influence of the daily temperature fluctuation.

  Further, the correction information acquisition terminal 17 may be an air conditioner provided with an illuminometer installed in the bedroom, and estimates the bedtime and wake-up time of the user from information on the brightness of the bedroom measured by the illuminometer. Alternatively, the estimated wake-up time and bedtime may be acquired as correction information. This makes it possible to correct the influence on the biological information due to the bedtime and the wake-up time, thereby enabling more appropriate health management.

  Further, the correction information acquisition terminal 17 may be a device equipped with a position information acquisition unit such as a GPS that is always carried by the user, and uses the position information such as the daily moving range or the moving distance of the user as the correction information. May be acquired. This makes it possible to correct the influence on the biological information due to the user's exercise amount, the activity environment (temperature, humidity or atmospheric harmful substances in the place where the user was), or the amount of ultraviolet rays received by the user. Therefore, more appropriate health management becomes possible.

  Further, it is desirable that the health management system 1 of the present embodiment includes an information input terminal 16 connected to the processing server 14 via the network 13.

  For example, the user may use the information input terminal 16 to input information on the reliability of the stored biological information. That is, the information input terminal 16 accepts an input by the user of information relating to the reliability of the stored biological information. This enables more appropriate health management.

  Other terminals such as the biological information acquisition terminal 11a, the correction information acquisition terminal 17, and the information display terminal 15 may have the function of the information input terminal 16.

  For example, the biological information acquisition terminal 11a may have a function capable of inputting information. As a function capable of inputting information, for example, a touch panel, a keyboard, a mouse, a display for displaying input information, or the like is used.

  Here, a case will be described in which the biological information acquisition terminal 11a is a blood component measurement terminal, the biological information acquisition terminal 11b is a excrement component measurement terminal, and the processing server 14 monitors creatinine clearance. Conventionally, when measuring creatinine clearance, the user had to suppress the protein intake in the previous day's meal. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the user may use the information input terminal 16 to input the protein intake of the previous day. The processing server 14 can exclude data on creatinine clearance on days when the protein intake is high (not used for health management). Thereby, the renal function of the user can be more appropriately managed.

  Further, the processing server 14 may use the data of the creatinine clearance on a day with a high protein intake as reference information in determining the weight of each data without excluding the data.

  Thus, it is desirable to use the information input by the information input terminal 16 to eliminate low-reliability error data (noise). This enables more appropriate health management.

  In addition, the user does not need to restrict meals for health management, and it is possible to further reduce troublesome health management.

  Similarly, when the biological information acquisition terminal 11a is a blood component measurement terminal, the biological information acquisition terminal 11b is a excretion component measurement terminal, and the processing server 14 monitors creatinine clearance, the information input terminal 16 is used. It is desirable to receive the input of the daily exercise amount by the person. Thereby, the processing server 14 can correct the data of the creatinine clearance or weight the data in consideration of the influence of the change in the urine creatinine concentration due to the change in the amount of exercise. Therefore, more appropriate prognosis management of renal disease becomes possible.

  In particular, the processing server 14 can also omit creatinine clearance data on a day with a large amount of exercise as low-reliability data.

  Further, the biological information acquisition terminal 11a is an excretion component measurement terminal, the excretion component measurement terminal measures urinary creatinine concentration simultaneously with the amount of excreted salt, and the processing server 14 measures the amount of urinary component for 24 hours in one urination component measurement. Even when estimating the amount of excreted salt, it is desirable that the information input terminal 16 accepts the input of the daily exercise amount by the user. This enables more appropriate prognosis management of hypertension.

  Further, for example, the information input terminal 16 accepts a user's selection of blood test information on a day with low reliability among the blood test information measured by the blood component measurement terminal, and the processing server 14 May be deleted.

  For example, by omitting low-reliability blood test information such as blood test information on the day of alcohol consumption and allowing the user to set it so that it is not used for health management, health management by blood component analysis can be performed more appropriately Becomes

  Also in other cases, the information input terminal 16 accepts a user's selection of low-reliability biometric information from among biometric information acquired by the biometric information acquisition terminal, and the processing server 14 May be deleted. The user can omit low-reliability biological information by his / her own judgment. Accordingly, even when the health management system 1 does not include the correction information acquisition terminal 17, it is possible to omit low-reliability biological information, and to perform more appropriate health management.

  Further, one of the plurality of biological information acquisition terminals may automatically detect that the user has consumed alcohol. As a result, it is possible to save time and effort for the user, more accurately detect that the user has consumed alcohol, and perform appropriate health management.

  For example, the excrement component measurement terminal measures the alcohol concentration in urine, and the processing server 14 determines that the alcohol concentration in urine measured by the excretion component measurement terminal exceeds a preset threshold. You may delete the biometric information, such as an electrocardiogram or a heart rate, which is easily acquired by another biometric information obtaining terminal (for example, a bath apparatus), which is susceptible to drinking. This makes it possible to omit low-reliability biological information.

  When the user performs a daily activity such as excretion or bathing using the toilet device or the bath device outside the health management system 1, the information input terminal 16 receives the input of the execution history of the daily activity. Is also good. This enables more appropriate health management.

  For example, when the amount of salt contained in the urine of the user is measured and health management is performed based on the amount of salt discharged by the user, it is more appropriate to know the elapsed time since the user last urinated. Health management becomes possible. For this reason, when the user urinates using a toilet device (life terminal) not connected to the processing server 14, the information input terminal 16 causes the information input terminal 16 to display the toilet device (living device) not connected to the processing server 14. The input of the time information of urination using a terminal) may be received, and the received time information may be transmitted to the processing server 14. This enables more appropriate health management.

  Further, when the user takes a bath in a bath apparatus not connected to the processing server 14, the information input terminal 16 displays time information when the user takes a bath in the bath apparatus not connected to the processing server 14, hot water at the time of bathing. May be received, and the received time information, temperature information, and time information may be transmitted to the processing server 14. Accordingly, even when the user takes a bath in a bath apparatus other than the bath apparatus managed by the health management system 1, more appropriate health management can be performed in consideration of the influence of a change in the concentration of urine or blood components due to the bath. Becomes

  When the user uses a biological information acquisition terminal such as a sphygmomanometer or an excrement component measurement terminal (toilet device) that is not connected to the processing server 14 outside the health management system 1, the information input terminal 16 The input of the acquired biological information or the acquisition time information indicating the time at which the biological information was acquired may be received, and the received biological information or acquisition time information may be transmitted to the processing server 14. This enables more appropriate health management.

  The information input terminal 16 may receive, for example, an input of a measurement result of a sphygmomanometer not connected to the network 13 or a result of a blood test at a medical institution that does not automatically provide information to the health management system 1. Thereby, it becomes possible to acquire biological information more frequently, and more appropriate health management becomes possible.

  In addition, the health management system 1 improves the health condition of the user based on the biological information of the user obtained by the biological information obtaining terminals 11a, 11b, 11c, the correction information obtaining terminal 17, or the information input terminal 16. A health improvement device 12 may be provided. This makes it possible to improve the user's health condition.

  For example, in the case of the health management system 1 in which a toilet device (excretion component measurement terminal), an oral examination terminal, a bath device, or the like is used as a biological information acquisition terminal, and the progress of pathological conditions of lifestyle-related diseases is managed, the health improvement device 12 is used. An effective meal menu may be presented for each individual to improve their health status. That is, the processing server 14 stores the biometric information and the information on the meal menu corresponding to the biometric information in association with each other, reads out the meal menu information corresponding to the biometric information acquired by the biometric information acquisition terminal, and It is transmitted to the improvement device 12. The health improvement device 12 receives the meal menu information transmitted by the processing server 14, and displays the received meal menu information. This makes it possible to improve the user's health condition.

  In addition, the health improvement device 12 may present a meal menu that takes into account both information on ingredients stored at home or special sale information of a nearby food store and the user's biological information (health condition). Good. Thereby, it is possible to further improve the user's health condition.

  In addition, the health management system 1 may apply the ingredients necessary for the presented meal menu to a service of delivering homes with the permission of the user. Thereby, the user can further reduce the trouble of improving the health condition. In addition, at this time, it is possible to record both the menu of the meal ingested by the user and the biological information, so that it is possible to propose an optimal menu of the meal for each user. As a result, it is possible to provide a health management system that is expected to improve the user's health condition.

  In addition, as described in Embodiment 1, when the biological information acquisition terminal 11a is a bath device, the heat capacity, the thermal conductivity, the body surface temperature, the body temperature, and the sound speed of each body part allow the biological information to be obtained. It is possible to grasp muscle fatigue or blood flow for each body part of the user. Therefore, information on the user's muscle fatigue or blood flow is transmitted to the health improvement device 12 such as a massage chair via the network 13 after taking a bath, and the health improvement device 12 realizes an optimal massage operation according to the degree of fatigue. It is possible to do. For this reason, the user's fatigue can be more efficiently recovered.

  In addition, the information input terminal 16 may receive input of information on a menu of a meal ingested by the user and information on the weather, humidity, room temperature, and the like, along with biological information. Accordingly, the health improvement device 12 can present, for each user, an optimal meal menu in consideration of the weather or humidity of the day, and further provide a health management system that is expected to improve health conditions. It becomes possible.

  In addition, the user's wake-up time and bedtime obtained as described above are recorded in the processing server 14 together with information on a meal menu ingested by the user and biological information, so that the health improvement device 12 It is possible to provide an optimal improvement measure that also takes into account the wake-up time and bedtime of the elderly.

  In addition, the health improvement device 12 may adjust the home environment (room temperature, humidity, luminance of the lighting device, or emission color of the lighting device) according to the user's health condition. Thereby, it is possible to further improve the health condition of the user.

  Further, the health improvement device 12 may be a bath device. For example, when the living body information acquisition terminal is an activity meter and the health improvement device 12 is a bath device, the bath device adjusts the temperature of hot water based on the daily activity amount measured by the activity meter. . This makes it possible to more effectively recover the fatigue of the user.

  It is more desirable that the health improvement device 12 adjusts the temperature of hot water based on the time of meal before bathing or the time from the current time to bedtime. This makes it possible to more effectively recover the fatigue of the user. The meal time before bathing can be estimated based on the usage status of cooking home appliances and the like. The bedtime can be predicted based on the daily bedtime stored in advance. However, it is more desirable that the information input terminal 16 accepts the user's input of the meal time or the bedtime. Thus, even when the bedtime is different from usual, the user can take a bath at an optimal hot water temperature, and the user's fatigue can be effectively recovered.

  In the health management system 1, the processing server 14 includes a biological information acquisition terminal 11 a, 11 b, 11 c, an information display terminal 15, an information input terminal 16, and a correction information acquisition terminal 17 connected to the network 13 in the health management system 1. May be built in any of the above.

  Further, it is desirable that the processing server 14 is installed at the home of the user. Thus, even when a network outside the home is shut down due to a large-scale disaster or the like, the health management system 1 can be continuously used by the home biological information acquisition terminal and the home processing server through the home network. Becomes

  Similarly, the biological information acquisition terminals 11a, 11b, 11c, the information display terminal 15, the information input terminal 16, and the correction information acquisition terminal 17 of the health management system 1 are connected to a network outside the home from an information transmission source such as an earthquake warning system. It may be possible to change a setting in preparation for network connection interruption upon receiving an alarm that the connection can be interrupted. Thereby, even when the network outside the home is cut off, the continuous use of the health management system 1 is facilitated.

  Further, the biological information acquisition terminals 11a, 11b, 11c, the information display terminal 15, the information input terminal 16, and the correction information acquisition terminal 17 of the health management system 1 can be used even when power supply from outside the home is cut off. It is desirable that each of them has a power supply source. Thus, even when the power supply from outside the home is cut off, the health management system 1 can be continuously used.

  As described above, when health management is performed using a plurality of biometric information acquisition terminals connected via the network 13, it is desirable that the personal authentication units provided in each biometric information acquisition terminal be standardized and unified. . Accordingly, the processing server 14 can easily record the biological information acquired by the toilet device at the place where the user first visited or the blood pressure monitor used by the user for the first time.

  Further, the personal authentication unit may be a non-contact type personal authentication unit such as iris authentication, retina authentication, or face authentication. Accordingly, even when a plurality of users use the biometric information acquisition terminal, personal authentication can be performed without discomfort. In particular, it is desirable that the personal authentication unit performs personal authentication by iris authentication, which enables more accurate personal authentication.

  Further, the biometric information acquisition terminals 11a, 11b, 11c, the information display terminal 15, the information input terminal 16, and the correction information acquisition terminal 17 of the health management system 1 acquire the personal authentication information as described above, and acquire the acquired personal authentication information. Is transmitted to the processing server 14. For example, when personal authentication is performed by fingerprint authentication, the biometric information acquisition terminals 11a, 11b, 11c, the information display terminal 15, the information input terminal 16, and the correction information acquisition terminal 17 are encrypted based on a fingerprint image or an arbitrary rule. The encrypted or compressed fingerprint image may be transmitted to the processing server 14. The processing server 14 specifies the user from the received fingerprint image, and sends the biometric information acquiring terminals 11a, 11b, 11c, the information display terminal 15, the information input terminal 16, and the correction information acquiring terminal 17 to all the users. It is possible to omit the process of registering a fingerprint image, and it is possible to save the user from having to carry an ID card or the like in which a personal authentication template (information in which a user is associated with a fingerprint image) is stored.

  Further, the information display terminal 15 may perform a process of specifying the user from the fingerprint image. This eliminates the need for the processing server 14 to store a database of fingerprint information for each user, so that personal information can be more reliably and easily protected. For this reason, the information display terminal 15 may store a database in which information on the user and personal authentication information for reference are associated with each other.

  Further, in this specification, the health management system 1 has been described for the purpose of grasping the health condition of the user and maintaining the health of the user, managing the health, detecting the disease early, or managing the prognosis of the disease. The system 1 may perform a business (service) of providing the obtained biometric information and personal authentication information to a third party. At this time, it is desirable that the biometric information is provided without personal authentication information. As a result, the personal information of the user can be reliably protected.

  For example, as described above, the processing server 14 can provide a service for predicting influenza epidemic based on changes in body temperature of a plurality of users in each region obtained from the bath apparatus.

  Further, the processing server 14 may collect the supplementary information such as the meal content of each user and the biological information of each user together, and provide the collected supplementary information and the biological information to the research institution. Thereby, for example, it is possible to collect information that leads to elucidation of the relationship between diet and health.

  In addition, the processing server 14 may collect information on medicines taken by each user and biological information of each user together and provide the collected medicine information and biological information to a pharmaceutical manufacturer or the like. Good. This facilitates elucidation of, for example, the effects and side effects of the drug.

  Similarly, the processing server 14 collects information on the health device used by each user and the biometric information of each user together, and compiles the collected information on the health device and the biometric information with the health device manufacturer. May be provided. Thereby, for example, it is possible to easily prove the health improvement effect of the health device.

  It is desirable that the information regarding the medicine that the user is taking or the health equipment used by the user be input using the information input terminal 16. This makes it possible to collect useful information for improving many medicines or health devices earlier and more easily.

  Further, the user may register in advance information such as gender, age, medical examination result, DNA information, and blood relationship with a company that provides his / her biometric information and personal authentication information. Thereby, the value of the biometric information sold to a third party is improved.

  Further, based on the biological information (health state) of the user obtained by using the health management system 1 of the present embodiment, the processing server 14 stores the business hours of an exercise facility that is effective in improving the health of the user. Information regarding the location and discount service may be provided. Thereby, it is possible to further improve the user's health condition.

  When the biological information acquisition terminal 11a is an oral examination terminal, the processing server 14 may provide information on the name, business hours, location, and the like of a dental clinic near the user's residence. Thereby, it is possible to further improve the health condition of the user.

  When the living body information acquisition terminal 11a is a toilet device (excretion component measurement terminal), it is preferable that the toilet device be installed in a private room. Further, the toilet device may include a number-of-users detecting unit that detects the number of users in the room where the toilet device is installed. Thus, it is possible to prevent erroneous collection of biometric information of another user different from the authenticated user.

  Further, the biometric information acquisition terminal used by a plurality of users may include a biometric information erasing unit that erases biometric information after use. Thus, it is possible to prevent the biological information of the user from leaking to other users.

  In addition, “more appropriate health care” described in the present specification indicates a state in which the degree of progress of a disease state can be grasped more accurately. As a result, early detection and prognosis management of a disease state become possible.

  Although the health management system according to the present embodiment has been described above, the configuration described in this specification is an example, and it goes without saying that various changes can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  The technology described in the above aspect can be realized in, for example, the following types of cloud services. However, the types of cloud services in which the technology described in the above embodiment is realized are not limited to these.

(Service type 1: In-house data center type cloud service)
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an overview of the services provided by the information management system in service type 1 (in-house data center type cloud service). In this type, the service provider 120 acquires information from the group 100 and provides a service to the user. In this type, the service provider 120 has a function of a data center operating company. That is, the service provider 120 has the cloud server 111 that manages big data. Therefore, there is no data center operating company.

  In this type, the service provider 120 operates and manages a data center (cloud server) 503. The service provider 120 manages an operating system (OS) 502 and an application 501. The service provider 120 provides a service using the OS 502 and the application 501 managed by the service provider 120 (arrow 504).

(Service type 2: IaaS-based cloud service)
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an overview of services provided by the information management system in service type 2 (IaaS-based cloud service). Here, IaaS is an abbreviation of infrastructure as a service, and is a cloud service providing model for providing a base itself for building and operating a computer system as a service via the Internet.

  In this type, a data center operating company 110 operates and manages a data center (cloud server) 503. The service provider 120 manages the OS 502 and the application 501. The service provider 120 provides a service using the OS 502 and the application 501 managed by the service provider 120 (arrow 504).

(Service type 3: Cloud service using PaaS)
FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an overview of services provided by the information management system in service type 3 (PaaS-based cloud service). Here, PaaS is an abbreviation of Platform as a Service, and is a cloud service providing model that provides a platform serving as a foundation for building and operating software as a service via the Internet.

  In this type, the data center operating company 110 manages the OS 502 and operates and manages the data center (cloud server) 503. The service provider 120 manages the application 501. The service provider 120 provides a service using the OS 502 managed by the data center operating company 110 and the application 501 managed by the service provider 120 (arrow 504).

(Service type 4: Cloud service using SaaS)
FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an overview of services provided by the information management system in service type 4 (SaaS-based cloud service). Here, SaaS is an abbreviation for software as a service. The SaaS-based cloud service is, for example, a method in which an application provided by a platform provider having a data center (cloud server) is provided by a user such as a company or an individual who does not have a data center (cloud server) via the Internet. This is a cloud service providing model that has functions that can be used via a network.

  In this type, the data center operating company 110 manages an application 501, manages an OS 502, and operates and manages a data center (cloud server) 503. Further, the service provider 120 provides a service using the OS 502 and the application 501 managed by the data center operating company 110 (arrow 504).

  As described above, in any of the cloud service types, the service provider 120 provides the service. Further, for example, the service provider or the data center operating company may develop the OS, the application, the database of the big data, and the like by itself, or may outsource to a third party.

  The specific embodiments described above mainly include inventions having the following configurations.

  A biological information acquisition terminal according to one aspect of the present invention is a biological information acquisition terminal that acquires biological information, wherein the biological information acquisition terminal includes a bath device and measures a biological information of a user who is taking a bath. An information measuring unit and a user specifying unit for specifying the user are provided.

  According to this configuration, the biological information acquisition terminal includes the bath device. The biological information measuring unit measures the biological information of the user who is taking a bath, and the user identifying unit identifies the user.

  Therefore, since the biological information of the user who is taking a bath is measured, it is possible to easily manage daily changes in the user's health condition in daily life using the measured biological information.

  Further, in the above-mentioned biological information acquisition terminal, it is preferable that the biological information measuring unit includes an electrocardiogram measuring unit provided in a bathtub to measure an electrocardiogram of the user.

  According to this configuration, the electrocardiogram of the user is measured by the electrocardiogram measurement unit provided in the bathtub, so that screening of the user for arteriosclerosis can be performed based on the measured electrocardiogram.

  Further, in the above-mentioned biological information acquisition terminal, it is preferable that the biological information measuring section includes a heart sound measuring section provided in a bathtub and measuring a heart sound of the user.

  According to this configuration, since the heart sound of the user is measured by the heart sound measurement unit provided in the bathtub, a change in the heart rate of the user can be detected based on the measured heart sound.

  Further, in the above-mentioned biological information acquisition terminal, the biological information measuring unit may include a pulse oximeter provided in a bathtub to measure the oxygen saturation in the blood of the user or the pulse rate of the user. Is preferred.

  According to this configuration, the oxygen saturation in the blood of the user or the pulse rate of the user is measured by the pulse oximeter provided in the bathtub, so that the measured oxygen saturation in the blood of the user is measured. , The degree of fatigue of the user can be monitored.

  Further, in the above-mentioned biological information acquisition terminal, it is preferable that the biological information measuring unit includes a component analyzing unit provided in the bathtub and analyzing a sweat component of the user contained in water in the bathtub.

  According to this configuration, since the component of the user's sweat contained in the water in the bathtub is analyzed by the component analyzer provided in the bathtub, it is possible to acquire more types of biological information, Many types of medical conditions can be identified.

  Further, in the above biological information acquisition terminal, it is preferable that the biological information measuring unit includes a body surface temperature measuring unit that measures the body surface temperature of the user before and after bathing.

  According to this configuration, the body surface temperature measurement unit measures the body surface temperature of the user before and after bathing, so that it is possible to consider the influence of other body information due to changes in body temperature, Health condition can be measured with high accuracy.

  Further, in the above biological information acquisition terminal, the biological information measuring unit is a water temperature measuring unit that measures the temperature of water in a bathtub before and after bathing, and before and after bathing measured by the water temperature measuring unit. Deep body temperature for calculating the deep body temperature of the user based on the temperature change of the water in the bathtub, the heat capacity of the user, and the body surface temperature before bathing measured by the body surface temperature measurement unit. It is preferable to include a calculation unit.

  According to this configuration, the water temperature measurement unit measures the temperature of the water in the bathtub before and after bathing. Then, by the deep body temperature calculation unit, the temperature change of the water in the bathtub before and after the bath measured by the water temperature measurement unit, the heat capacity of the user, and the body surface before the bath measured by the body surface temperature measurement unit. The core body temperature of the user is calculated based on the temperature.

  Therefore, since the core body temperature of the user can be calculated, the health condition of the user can be grasped with higher accuracy.

  Further, in the above-mentioned biological information acquisition terminal, it is preferable that the biological information measuring unit includes a weight measuring unit that measures the weight of the user.

  According to this configuration, since the weight of the user is measured by the weight measuring unit, various health conditions can be grasped using the measured volume of the user.

  Further, in the above biological information acquisition terminal, the biological information measuring unit is a volume measuring unit that measures the volume of the user, and the volume of the user measured by the volume measuring unit and the weight measured by the weight measuring unit. It is preferable to include a body fat percentage calculating unit that calculates the density of the user based on the weight of the user and calculates a body fat percentage from the density of the user.

  According to this configuration, the volume of the user is measured by the volume measurement unit, the body fat percentage calculation unit, and the user's weight measured by the volume measurement unit and the user's weight measured by the weight measurement unit. And the body fat percentage is calculated from the user density.

  Therefore, the user's body fat percentage can be presented to the user, and the user's daily body fat percentage can be stored, and the user's health condition can be managed.

  Further, in the above-mentioned biological information acquisition terminal, the biological information measuring unit, in a state where the user is in the bathtub, a water level measuring unit that measures a change in water level of the water in the bathtub within a predetermined time, It is preferable to include a respiratory rate calculating unit that calculates a respiratory rate of the user within the predetermined time based on a change in the water level within the predetermined time measured by the water level measuring unit.

  According to this configuration, while the user is in the bathtub, a change in the water level in the bathtub within a predetermined time is measured by the water level measurement unit, and the change is measured by the respiration rate calculation unit by the water level measurement unit. Based on the change in the water level within the predetermined time, the respiratory rate of the user within the predetermined time is calculated.

  Therefore, by measuring the change in the water level within the predetermined time, the respiratory rate of the user within the predetermined time can be easily calculated.

  An information management method according to another aspect of the present invention is an information management method in an information management system that manages biological information collected from a biological information acquisition terminal via a network, wherein the biological information acquisition terminal includes a bath device. Including, through the network, the biological information of the user who is taking a bath, and user identification information for identifying the user are collected from the biological information acquisition terminal, and the biological information collected from the biological information acquisition terminal The information and the user identification information are stored in association with each other.

  According to this configuration, the biological information acquisition terminal includes the bath device. Via the network, the biological information of the user who is taking a bath and the user identification information for identifying the user are collected from the biological information acquisition terminal, and the biological information and the user identification information collected from the biological information acquisition terminal are collected. They are stored in association with each other.

  Therefore, since the biological information of the user who is taking a bath is measured, it is possible to easily manage daily changes in the user's health condition in daily life using the measured biological information.

  A biological information acquisition terminal according to another aspect of the present invention is a biological information acquisition terminal that acquires biological information, wherein the biological information acquisition terminal includes a toilet device, and a biological information of the user is obtained from excrement of the user. A biological information measuring unit for measuring information; and a user specifying unit for specifying the user.

  According to this configuration, the biological information acquisition terminal includes the toilet device. The biological information measuring unit measures the biological information of the user from the excrement of the user, and the user identifying unit identifies the user.

  Therefore, since the biological information of the user is measured from the excrement of the user, it is possible to easily manage daily changes in the health condition of the user in daily life using the measured biological information.

  In the above-mentioned biological information acquisition terminal, the biological information measuring unit includes a waste component measuring unit that is provided in a drainage pipe that conveys the waste discharged from a toilet and that measures a component of the waste. Is preferred.

  According to this configuration, since the components of the excrement are measured by the excrement component measuring unit provided in the drainage pipe that conveys the excrement received by the toilet, it is possible to acquire many types of biological information. Can understand many types of medical conditions.

  Further, in the above biological information acquisition terminal, it is preferable that the excrement component measuring unit measures urinary sugar or urine protein contained in the excrement.

  According to this configuration, urine sugar or urine protein contained in the excrement is measured by the excretion component measuring unit, so that it is possible to improve a system of screening test or prognosis management of diabetes or kidney disease.

  Further, in the above biological information acquisition terminal, it is preferable that the excrement component measuring unit measures a blood component contained in the excrement.

  According to this configuration, the blood component contained in the excrement is measured by the excrement component measurement unit, so that more types of biological information can be obtained and more types of medical conditions can be grasped. Can be.

  Further, in the above-mentioned biological information acquisition terminal, it is preferable that the biological information measuring section includes an excrement temperature measuring section for measuring the temperature of the excrement.

  According to this configuration, since the temperature of the excrement is measured by the excrement temperature measurement unit, the rectal temperature of the user can be estimated from the temperature of the excrement, and the estimated rectal temperature of the user is monitored for health management. Can be used.

  Further, in the above-mentioned biological information acquisition terminal, it is preferable that the biological information measuring section includes a blood pressure measuring section provided on a toilet seat on which the user sits, for measuring the blood pressure of the user.

  According to this configuration, the blood pressure of the user is measured by the blood pressure measurement unit provided on the toilet seat on which the user sits, so that the blood pressure can be easily measured, and the information on the measured blood pressure is used. It is possible to easily manage changes in the health condition of the user in daily life.

  Further, in the above-mentioned biological information acquisition terminal, it is preferable that the biological information measuring unit includes a weight measuring unit provided on a toilet seat on which the user sits, for measuring the weight of the user.

  According to this configuration, the weight of the user is measured by the weight measuring unit provided on the toilet seat on which the user sits, so that the weight can be easily measured, and the information on the measured weight is used. It is possible to easily manage changes in the health condition of the user in daily life.

  An information management method according to another aspect of the present invention is an information management method in an information management system that manages biological information collected from a biological information acquisition terminal via a network, wherein the biological information acquisition terminal includes a toilet device. Collecting the biological information of the user obtained from the excrement of the user and the user specifying information for specifying the user from the biological information obtaining terminal via the network; The biometric information collected from the user and the user identification information are stored in association with each other.

  According to this configuration, the biological information acquisition terminal includes the toilet device. Via the network, the user's biological information obtained from the user's excrement and the user identification information for identifying the user are collected from the biological information acquisition terminal, and the biological information and usage collected from the biological information acquisition terminal are collected. The user identification information is stored in association with the information.

  Therefore, since the biological information of the user is measured from the excrement of the user, it is possible to easily manage daily changes in the health condition of the user in daily life using the measured biological information.

  A biological information acquisition terminal according to another aspect of the present invention is a biological information acquisition terminal that acquires biological information, and a biological information measurement unit that measures the biological information of the user in the oral cavity of the user; A user specifying unit for specifying a user.

  According to this configuration, the biological information acquisition terminal includes the toilet device. The biological information measuring unit measures the biological information of the user in the oral cavity of the user, and the user identifying unit identifies the user.

  Therefore, since the biological information of the user is measured in the oral cavity of the user, it is possible to easily manage daily changes in the health condition of the user in daily life using the measured biological information.

  Further, in the above-mentioned biological information acquisition terminal, it is preferable that the biological information measuring unit includes a body fluid component measuring unit that is inserted into the oral cavity of the user and measures a component of the body fluid in the oral cavity.

  According to this configuration, since the body fluid component in the oral cavity is measured by the body fluid component measurement unit inserted into the oral cavity of the user, many types of biological information can be obtained, and many types of biological information can be obtained. The condition can be grasped.

  Further, in the above-mentioned biological information acquisition terminal, it is preferable that the body fluid component measuring unit measures a component of saliva or gingival crevicular fluid in the oral cavity.

  According to this configuration, since the component of saliva or gingival crevicular fluid in the oral cavity is measured by the body fluid component measurement unit, the health condition of the user can be managed more finely.

  Further, in the above-mentioned biological information acquisition terminal, it is preferable that the biological information acquiring terminal further includes a protrusion for bleeding in the oral cavity, and the body fluid component measuring unit measures a blood component bleeding by the protrusion.

  According to this configuration, the protrusion bleeds in the oral cavity, and the body fluid component measurement unit measures the blood component bleeding from the protrusion, so that more types of biological information can be obtained. , You can grasp more kinds of medical conditions.

  Further, in the above-mentioned biological information acquisition terminal, further comprising a handle for the user to hold, wherein the biological information measuring unit is provided at a position where the user's finger of the handle comes into contact with the user. It is preferable to include a body temperature measurement unit that measures the body temperature of the finger of the person.

  According to this configuration, the temperature of the user's finger is measured by the body temperature measurement unit provided at a position where the user's finger contacts the handle for the user to hold, so that the user's body temperature can be reduced. It can be easily measured.

  Further, in the above biological information acquisition terminal, it is preferable that the biological information measuring unit includes an oral temperature measuring unit that measures the temperature in the oral cavity.

  According to this configuration, the temperature in the oral cavity is measured by the oral temperature measuring unit, so that the body temperature of the user can be accurately measured.

  Further, in the above-mentioned biological information acquisition terminal, it is preferable to further include a plurality of projections for cleaning the inside of the oral cavity.

  According to this configuration, since the inside of the oral cavity is washed by the plurality of protrusions, it is possible to easily acquire biological information while washing the inside of the oral cavity.

  An information management method according to another aspect of the present invention is an information management method in an information management system that manages biometric information collected from a biometric information acquisition terminal via a network. Within the biological information of the user, user identification information identifying the user is collected from the biological information acquisition terminal, the biological information and the user identification information collected from the biological information acquisition terminal Store them in association with each other.

  According to this configuration, via the network, the user's biological information in the user's oral cavity and the user identification information for identifying the user are collected from the biological information acquisition terminal, and collected from the biological information acquisition terminal. The biological information and the user identification information are stored in association with each other.

  Therefore, since the biological information of the user is measured in the oral cavity of the user, it is possible to easily manage daily changes in the health condition of the user in daily life using the measured biological information.

  It should be noted that the specific embodiments or examples made in the section of the mode for carrying out the invention clarify the technical contents of the present invention, and are limited to only such specific examples. It should not be construed in a narrow sense, but can be variously modified and implemented within the spirit of the present invention and the scope of the claims.

  An information processing method, an information processing apparatus, and an information processing program according to the present invention can easily manage daily changes in a user's health state in daily life using measured biological information, The present invention can be applied to early detection or prognosis management of a disease or the like, and is useful for an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and an information processing program managed by a service provider. In addition, there is less restriction on daily life, and health management can be performed with high accuracy.

Reference Signs List 1 health management system 11, 11a, 11b, 11c biological information acquisition terminal 12 health improvement device 13 network 14 processing server 15 information display terminal 16 information input terminal 17 correction information acquisition terminal 100 group 101 device 101a device 101b device 102 home gateway 110 data Center operating company 111 Cloud server 120 Service provider 121 Server 161 Display unit 200 Toilet device 201 Toilet seat 202 Toilet 203 Water supply tank 204 Drain pipe 205 Excretion component measurement unit 206 Control unit 207 Fingerprint authentication unit 208 Water supply pipe 209 Excretion temperature measurement unit 210 Weight measurement unit 211 Blood pressure measurement unit 212 Network connection unit 220 Biological information measurement unit 300 Bath device 301 Electrocardiogram measurement unit 302 Control unit 303 Fingerprint authentication unit 04a Sound receiving unit 305 Pulse oximeter 306 Component analysis unit 307 Body surface temperature measurement unit 308 Water temperature measurement unit 309 Deep body temperature calculation unit 310 Weight measurement unit 311 Water level measurement unit 312 Volume measurement unit 313 Body fat percentage calculation unit 314 Respiration rate calculation unit 315 Network connection unit 316 Display unit 320 Biological information measurement unit 330 Bathtub 400 Oral examination terminal 401 Body fluid component measurement unit 402 Control unit 403 Fingerprint authentication unit 404 Projection unit 405 Drive unit 406 Handle unit 407 Oral insertion unit 408 Oral temperature measurement unit 409 Body temperature Measurement unit 410 Network connection unit 420 Biological information measurement unit

Claims (15)

An information processing method performed by an information processing apparatus,
Acquiring first information that is at least a part of information on a user stored in an information management device connected to the information processing device via a network,
Generating, based on the first information, second information to be provided as a service to the user;
Outputting the second information,
The information on the user is collected from one or a plurality of devices existing at a predetermined position in the daily life of the user,
The first information includes at least a part of information permitted to be disclosed to a service provider, among information on the user,
The permission of the publication is performed by receiving an input from the user for a display image displayed on a display device used by the user,
In the display image, information on each of the users collected by the device is associated with (i) a plurality of the devices, and (ii) a display method is changed depending on whether or not the information is disclosed to the service provider. Is a thing,
Information processing method. The second information is image information relating to an advertisement for a product.
The information processing method according to claim 1. The second information includes an object for purchasing a product targeted for the advertisement,
The information processing method according to claim 2. The second information is information on a meal menu that can improve the health condition of the user.
The information processing method according to claim 1. The second information includes at least one of information on ingredients stored in the user's home and bargain information of a food store near the user's address,
The information processing method according to claim 4. The second information is used for a service of delivering ingredients required for the meal menu to the user,
The information processing method according to claim 4. The second information is information on an exercise facility that can improve the health condition of the user,
The information processing method according to claim 1. The second information includes at least one of information on business hours, a location, and a discount service of the athletic facility,
The information processing method according to claim 7. The second information is information relating to a visit schedule of the user, which is generated based on the first information and information relating to a visit history of the user to the hospital.
The information processing method according to claim 1. The second information is image information about a hospital near the user's address, which is generated based on the first information and information on a visit to the user's hospital.
The information processing method according to claim 1. The second information includes an object for reserving the nearby hospital,
The information processing method according to claim 10. The second information includes a method for coping with the user's disease estimated based on the first information,
The information processing method according to claim 1. The second information includes at least one of information on a change in lifetime medical expenses associated with a disease of the user estimated based on the first information and information on a change in life span,
The information processing method according to claim 1. An acquisition unit configured to acquire first information that is at least a part of information on a user stored in an information management device connected to the information processing device via a network;
A generating unit that generates second information to be provided as a service to the user based on the first information;
An output unit that outputs the second information;
With
The information on the user is collected from one or a plurality of devices existing at a predetermined position in the daily life of the user,
The first information includes at least a part of information permitted to be disclosed to a service provider, among information on the user,
The permission of the publication is performed by receiving an input from the user for a display image displayed on a display device used by the user,
In the display image, information on each of the users collected by the device is associated with (i) a plurality of the devices, and (ii) a display method is changed depending on whether or not the information is disclosed to the service provider. Is a thing,
Information processing device. A program for causing a computer to function as an information processing device,
On the computer,
Causing the information management apparatus connected to the information processing apparatus via the network to acquire first information that is at least a part of information on the user,
Based on the first information, generating second information to be provided to the user as a service,
Outputting the second information,
The information on the user is collected from one or a plurality of devices existing at a predetermined position in the daily life of the user,
The first information includes at least a part of information permitted to be disclosed to a service provider, among information on the user,
The permission of the publication is performed by receiving an input from the user for a display image displayed on a display device used by the user,
In the display image, information on each of the users collected by the device is associated with (i) a plurality of the devices, and (ii) a display method is changed depending on whether or not the information is disclosed to the service provider. Is a thing,
program.

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