JP6865485B1 - Bedding proposal system and bedding proposal method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a bedding proposal system capable of proposing bedding in which a user is less likely to feel dissatisfied by replacing the bedding. SOLUTION: The proposed system S has a usage period recognition unit 2e that recognizes the usage period of bedding, an initial physical property recognition unit 2c that recognizes the initial physical properties, and a transition of physical properties including the current physical properties based on the usage period and the initial physical properties. The physical property transition recognition unit 2f that recognizes the physical characteristics, the preference information recognition unit 2h that recognizes the user's preference information, the bedding physical property recognition unit 2k for sale that recognizes the physical properties of the bedding for sale, and the current physical properties of the bedding are corrected by the preference information. It is provided with a bedding proposal unit 2l that proposes at least one of a plurality of bedding for sale to the user based on the physical characteristics of the bedding for sale and the physical characteristics of the bedding for sale. [Selection diagram] Fig. 2

Description

The present invention relates to a bedding proposal system that makes proposals regarding bedding used by a user, and a bedding proposal method.

Conventionally, as a system that supports the selection of bedding when purchasing bedding, the user is proposed to purchase bedding by referring to the physical properties including the hardness of the bedding in addition to the user's physical information and preference for the bedding. The system is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2007-125293

However, the purchase of bedding is not limited to simply purchasing new bedding, but may also be to purchase bedding to replace the bedding currently in use. On the other hand, the system described in Patent Document 1 is intended only for the case of purchasing new bedding, and as a result of replacing the bedding proposed by the system with the bedding currently in use, the result. The feeling of use of the bedding that was replaced was different from what was expected, and there was a risk that the user would be dissatisfied.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a bedding proposal system capable of proposing bedding that users are less likely to feel dissatisfied with by replacing the bedding, and a bedding proposal method.

The bedding proposal system of the present invention
A bedding proposal system that makes suggestions regarding the bedding used by the user.
A usage period recognition unit that recognizes the usage period of the bedding,
The initial physical properties and recognizing the initial physical property recognition unit is a physical property of the bedding at the start of use,
Based on the period of use and the initial physical properties, and the current property recognition unit to recognize the current property is a physical property of the at the current bedding,
A preference information recognition unit that recognizes preference information, which is information regarding the user's preference for the current physical characteristics, and
A bedding property recognition unit for sale that recognizes the physical characteristics of bedding for sale, which is the physical property of each of a plurality of beddings for sale.
It is characterized in that it includes a bedding proposal unit that proposes at least one of the plurality of bedding for sale to the user based on the physical characteristics of the bedding for sale and the physical characteristics of the bedding for sale whose current physical properties are corrected by the preference information. To do.

In general, the physical characteristics of bedding change according to the period of use. Therefore, in this way, in the bedding proposal system of the present invention, first, the current physical properties of the bedding are estimated or calculated based on the initial physical properties which are the physical properties at the start of use of the bedding used by the user and the period of use. At the same time, it recognizes the preference information, which is information on the user's preference for the current physical property, which is the current physical property of the bedding. Then, the preference information is used to recognize the preference property that is currently corrected for the physical property, and the bedding for sale to be purchased is proposed with reference to the preference property.

As a result, the proposed bedding has physical characteristics that further reflect the user's tastes based on the current physical characteristics (that is, the familiar current bedding). Therefore, when the bedding is replaced according to the proposal, the feeling of use of the bedding matches or is close to that of the user's taste (that is, what is expected). Therefore, according to this bedding proposal system, the proposed bedding gives the user a feeling of use expected, and thus it is possible to suppress the dissatisfaction felt by the user by replacement by purchase.

Further, in the bedding proposal system of the present invention,
It is equipped with a physical information recognition unit that recognizes the physical information of the user.
It is preferable that the current physical characteristic recognition unit recognizes the current physical property based on the physical information, the period of use, and the initial physical property.

The degree of change in the physical characteristics of the bedding also depends on the physical condition (for example, weight, body shape, etc.) of the user using the bedding. Therefore, if the user's physical information is also referred to when recognizing the current physical properties in this way, the current physical properties can be recognized more accurately.

Further, in the bedding proposal system of the present invention,
The bedding is a mattress
The physical characteristics of the bedding preferably include impact resilience.

The resilience of the mattress greatly affects the ease of turning over. Therefore, when the bedding proposed to the user is a mattress, if the rebound resilience is included as the physical characteristic to be referred to in this way, it can be recognized as a bedding for sale to purchase a more suitable bedding.

Further, in the bedding proposal system of the present invention,
The bedding is a pillow
The physical characteristics of the bedding preferably include the height of the pillow.

The appropriate pillow height varies greatly from user to user depending on the shape of the user's body, the preferred posture during sleep, and the like. Therefore, when the bedding proposed to the user is a pillow, if the height of the pillow is included as a physical characteristic to be referred to in this way, it can be recognized as a bedding for sale to purchase a more suitable bedding.

Further, the bedding proposal method of the present invention is:
This is a bedding proposal method that makes suggestions regarding the bedding used by the user.
The process in which the usage period recognition unit recognizes the usage period of the bedding,
The initial physical properties recognition unit, the initial physical properties and recognizing step is a physical property of the bedding at the start of use,
The current property recognition unit, on the basis of the use period and the initial physical properties, recognizing step the current property is a physical property of the at the current bedding,
A process in which the preference information recognition unit recognizes preference information, which is information regarding the user's preference for the current physical characteristics.
The process by which the bedding physical characteristics recognition unit for sale recognizes the physical characteristics of the bedding for sale, which is the physical characteristics of each of the plurality of beddings for sale.
The bedding proposal unit includes a step of proposing at least one of the plurality of bedding for sale to the user based on the favorite physical characteristics obtained by correcting the current physical properties with the preference information and the bedding physical properties for sale. It is characterized by.

Explanatory drawing which shows the schematic structure of the bedding proposal system which concerns on embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the processing part of the bedding proposal system of FIG. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the screen displayed on the touch panel of the information terminal of the bedding proposal system of FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a process executed until the present physical characteristics are presented among the processes executed when proposing a bedding replacement time in the bedding proposal system of FIG. 1. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a process executed until the replacement time is proposed among the processes executed when the bedding replacement time is proposed in the bedding proposal system of FIG. 1. The flowchart which shows the process which is executed when proposing the bedding to purchase in the bedding suggestion system of FIG.

Hereinafter, the bedding proposal system S according to the embodiment and the bedding proposal method using the system S will be described with reference to the drawings. This bedding proposal system S is for proposing the replacement time and the bedding to be replaced at the time of replacement of the bedding used by the user U.

The bedding proposal system of the present invention is not limited to those intended for mattresses and pillows, and may be intended for other bedding. Here, the "bedding" includes various items used by the user during sleep, such as mattresses, pillows, mattresses, comforters, duvet covers, and pillows. Therefore, mattresses, comforters, duvet covers, body pillows, etc. may be targeted. Further, the bedding proposal system of the present invention may only propose bedding to be replaced.

[Outline configuration of system]
As shown in FIG. 1, the bedding proposal system S processes the information terminal 1 such as a smartphone, tablet, and personal computer used by the user U, and the data transmitted from the information terminal 1, and processes the processing result into the information terminal 1. It is provided with a server 2 for transmitting to.

The bedding proposal system of the present invention may be any one provided with a processing unit described later, and is not limited to a system composed of an information terminal and a server. For example, a plurality of servers may be used or configured, or only information terminals may be configured.

Further, in the bedding proposal system S, as will be described later, the physical information recognition unit 2d of the server 2 recognizes the physical information of the user U based on the information input by the user U to the input unit 1a of the information terminal 1. .. However, for example, a wearable device of the type worn by the user on the body, a sensor of the type installed on the bedding, or the like may be adopted to recognize the physical information based on the measurement result.

[Configuration of each processing unit]
As shown in FIG. 2, the information terminal 1 has an input unit 1a that receives input from the user U as a function (processing unit) realized by both or one of the implemented hardware configuration and program (software configuration). It is provided with an output unit 1b that presents or notifies the user U of the processing result transmitted from the server 2.

Since the information terminal 1 is a smartphone, the input unit 1a and the output unit 1b are composed of a touch panel (see FIG. 3), a speaker, a microphone, a camera, and the like.

The server 2 includes a bedding recognition unit 2a, a bedding physical characteristic storage unit 2b, and an initial physical characteristic recognition unit 2c as functions (processing units) realized by both or one of the implemented hardware configuration and program (software configuration). , Physical information recognition unit 2d, usage period recognition unit 2e (recognition unit at the start of use), physical property transition recognition unit 2f (current physical property recognition unit), current physical property presentation unit 2g, and preference information recognition unit 2h. It includes a time recognition unit 2i, a replacement time proposal unit 2j, a bedding physical characteristic recognition unit 2k for sale, and a bedding proposal unit 2l.

The bedding recognition unit 2a recognizes the bedding used by the user U based on the information input by the user U via the information terminal 1. Specifically, the mattress or pillow used by the user U is identified and recognized by the manufacturer name, product name, and size. The bedding is not limited to such a method, and may be specified only from the product name, or may be specified by performing image analysis on the photograph uploaded by the user U. ..

The bedding physical characteristic storage unit 2b stores the bedding that the user U may be using and the physical properties of the bedding that may be proposed to the user U for purchase.

Among the stored physical characteristics, the physical properties of the mattress include impact resilience (easiness to turn over) and hardness (hardness). In mattresses, in addition to hardness, rebound resilience, which greatly affects the ease of turning over, is important. Therefore, by referring to repulsion elasticity, a more appropriate replacement time and replacement by purchase are important. This is because the target mattress can be proposed.

In addition, among the stored physical characteristics, the physical characteristics of the pillow include height and hardness (hardness). For pillows, in addition to hardness, the height that greatly affects the burden on the neck during sleep is important, so by referring to the height, more appropriate replacement is required. This is because it is possible to propose a pillow to be replaced at the time.

The physical characteristics of the bedding referred to in the bedding proposal system of the present invention are not limited to the impact resilience, hardness, and height, and other physical characteristics may be referred to. Here, "physical characteristics" refers to parameters that can be quantitatively measured for bedding, such as hardness, impact resilience, height, heat retention, moisture absorption and desorption, and material (touch). Therefore, heat retention, moisture absorption / desorption, material (touch) and the like may be referred to.

The initial physical property recognition unit 2c uses the physical characteristics at the start of use of the bedding used by the recognized user U (for example, the physical characteristics at the time of sale or announced by the manufacturer, etc.) as the initial physical properties, and the bedding physical property storage unit 2b. Get from and recognize.

The initial physical properties recognized in the bedding proposal system of the present invention do not necessarily have to be acquired from the data stored in the bedding physical property storage unit prepared in advance. For example, it may be calculated based on the data input by the user, or it may be searched and acquired when recognizing from the catalog data or the like published by the manufacturer.

Further, the initial physical characteristic recognition unit 2c may be configured to recognize the initial physical characteristics based on the material of the bedding. The physical characteristics of bedding are rarely published. On the other hand, bedding materials are often relatively public. This is because if the material of the bedding (for example, the urethane used, the type of fabric, etc.) is specified, the physical properties such as hardness and impact resilience can be estimated from the material.

Specifically, for example, when the bedding is a mattress and the material constituting the bedding is urethane, the initial physical characteristic recognition unit 2c determines the type of urethane and the size (particularly thickness) and shape (unevenness) of the mattress. The physical properties such as hardness and impact resilience of the mattress are estimated based on whether or not there is a mattress.

The physical information recognition unit 2d recognizes physical information, which is information on the physical condition of the user U, based on the information input by the user U via the input unit 1a of the information terminal 1. Here, the "physical information" refers to, for example, a BMI value calculated based on gender, age, height, weight, height and weight.

The usage period recognition unit 2e (use start recognition unit) uses the bedding used by the user U (specifically, at the start of use) based on the information input by the user U via the information terminal 1. (Estimated purchase date, current date and time, and period from the purchase date to the current date and time, etc.) are recognized.

The physical characteristic transition recognition unit 2f (current physical characteristic recognition unit) is based on the recognized period of use, initial physical characteristics, and physical information, and is based on the current physical characteristics (current physical characteristics) of the bedding used by the user U and future predetermined conditions. Recognize the physical characteristics at the time of.

Specifically, the physical property transition recognition unit 2f corrects the rate of change over time in the physical properties of each bedding based on physical information, and then uses the initial physical properties as a reference to recognize the current physical properties (current physical properties) from the period of use. At the same time, recognize the physical characteristics at a predetermined time point in the future (for example, a time point every month from the present time).

For example, when the bedding is a mattress, its hardness and impact resilience decrease with the length of the period of use. In addition, the rate of decrease in hardness and rebound resilience with respect to the period of use varies depending on physical information (particularly body weight). Therefore, the physical property transition recognition unit 2f calculates and recognizes the hardness and impact resilience of the mattress at a predetermined time point in the present time or in the future by referring to the period of use, the initial physical property and the physical information.

Further, for example, when the bedding is a pillow, its hardness and height decrease according to the length of the period of use. In addition, the rate of decrease in hardness and height with respect to the period of use varies depending on physical information (particularly body weight). Therefore, the physical property transition recognition unit 2f calculates and recognizes the hardness and height of the pillow at a predetermined time point in the present time or in the future by referring to the period of use, the initial physical property and the physical information.

The bedding proposal system of the present invention may be one that recognizes the current physical characteristics based on the period of use and the initial physical characteristics. Therefore, the physical information does not necessarily have to be referred to.

The current physical characteristic presentation unit 2g presents the recognized current physical characteristics to the user U via the output unit 1b of the information terminal 1.

The preference information recognition unit 2h recognizes preference information which is information regarding the preference of the user U for the current physical characteristics. Specifically, the preference information recognition unit 2h presents a question about the presented current physical properties via the output unit 1b of the information terminal 1, and based on the answer of the user U to the question, the preference information of the user U. Recognize.

For example, when the bedding is a mattress, the user U is presented with a question asking the satisfaction level of the rebound resilience (easiness of turning over) and the satisfaction level of the hardness (hardness), and based on the answer. , Recognize user U's preference information for the mattress. Further, for example, when the bedding is a pillow, the user U is presented with a question asking the satisfaction level of the height and the satisfaction level of the hardness (hardness), and based on the answer, the pillow of the user U is used. Recognize preference information for.

The replacement time recognition unit 2i corrects the standard physical characteristics, which are the standard physical properties determined for each bedding, based on the recognized preference information of the user U, and the recommended physical properties, which are the recommended physical properties for the user U. Recognize. After that, the replacement time recognition unit 2i refers to the transition of the physical characteristics of the bedding obtained based on the initial physical properties and the physical information of the user U at the start of using the bedding, and the physical properties of the bedding determine the recommended physical properties (threshold). Recognize when the bedding is recommended to be replaced (replacement time).

Specifically, the replacement time recognition unit 2i determines whether or not each of the current physical properties (current physical properties) recognized by the physical property transition recognition unit 2f and the physical properties at a predetermined time in the future is less than the recommended physical properties. However, the time when the recommended physical properties are exceeded for the first time is recognized as the replacement time.

As the reference physical characteristics, for example, in an experiment conducted in advance, the physical characteristics that increase the deep sleep rate are derived from the sleeping biological information (brain waves, pulse rate, sweating, etc.) of a plurality of subjects, and the physical characteristics are determined. It may be adopted. Further, in a questionnaire conducted in advance, the physical characteristics that increase the degree of deep sleep may be derived from the aggregated results of the answers, and the physical characteristics may be adopted. Further, the initial physical properties may be simply adopted as they are, or the initial physical properties may be corrected by physical information.

Here, the "deep sleep rate" indicates the rate of deep sleep during the entire time of sleep. Further, deep sleep refers to the states of sleep stages 3 and 4 of non-REM sleep (that is, the state of slow-wave sleep). The "deep sleep degree" is the degree of whether or not the user has slept well after sleeping, and is subjective.

The exchange time proposal unit 2j proposes the recognized exchange time by presenting it to the user U via the output unit 1b of the information terminal 1.

The bedding physical property recognition unit 2k for sale acquires and recognizes the physical characteristics corresponding to the physical characteristics of the bedding used by the user U from the bedding physical property storage unit 2b as the physical characteristics of the bedding for sale for each of the plurality of beddings for sale. To do. Here, the bedding for sale is, for example, bedding that can be sold to the user U by the provider of the service by the proposal system S.

The bedding physical characteristics for sale recognized in the bedding proposal system of the present invention do not necessarily have to be acquired from the data stored in the bedding physical characteristics storage unit prepared in advance. For example, it may be searched and acquired when recognizing from catalog data or the like published by the manufacturer.

The bedding proposal unit 2l recognizes at least one of a plurality of bedding for sale as the proposed bedding based on the recognized current physical properties, preference information, and physical characteristics of the bedding for sale, and the proposed bedding is recognized as the proposed bedding by the output unit of the information terminal 1. The proposal is made by presenting to the user U via 1b.

Specifically, the bedding proposal unit 2l corrects the current physical characteristics with the preference information and recognizes the preference physical characteristics which are the physical characteristics that match the preference of the user U. After that, the bedding for sale having the physical characteristics corresponding to the favorite physical characteristics is proposed to the user U. Here, "corresponding to the favorite physical characteristics" includes not only that the initial physical properties of the bedding for sale match the favorite physical characteristics, but also that the physical characteristics that match or are close to the favorite physical characteristics are long.

[Processes executed in each processing unit]
Next, the process performed by the bedding proposal system S will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5.

[Process to be executed when proposing a bedding replacement time]
First, with reference to FIGS. 2, 3, 4A and 4B, a process executed when the proposal system S proposes a bedding replacement time will be described.

In this process, first, the bedding recognition unit 2a recognizes the bedding used by the user U based on the information input by the user U via the input unit 1a of the information terminal 1 (FIG. 4A / STEP100). ).

Specifically, the bedding recognition unit 2a recognizes the mattress and pillow used by the user U based on the manufacturer name, product name and size of the mattress and pillow input to the touch panel of the information terminal 1.

Next, the initial physical property recognition unit 2c acquires and recognizes the initial physical properties of the bedding used by the user U from the bedding physical property storage unit 2b (FIG. 4A / STEP101).

Specifically, the initial physical property recognition unit 2c searches the catalog data stored in the bedding physical property storage unit 2b in advance for bedding that matches or is similar to the bedding recognized as the bedding used by the user U. Then, the physical characteristics of the bedding are acquired, and the physical characteristics are recognized as the initial bedding.

Next, the physical information recognition unit 2d recognizes the physical information of the user U based on the information input by the user U via the input unit 1a of the information terminal 1 (FIG. 4A / STEP102).

Specifically, the physical information recognition unit 2d recognizes the height, gender, weight and age input to the touch panel of the information terminal 1, and uses the BMI calculated from the recognized height and weight as physical information. recognize.

Next, the usage period recognition unit 2e recognizes the usage period of the bedding used by the user U based on the information input by the user U via the input unit 1a of the information terminal 1 (FIG. 4A / STEP103). ).

Specifically, the usage period recognition unit 2e recognizes each of the purchase dates of the mattress and pillow input to the touch panel of the information terminal 1 as the start of use, and separately acquires and recognizes the current date and time. At the same time, each usage period is recognized based on the start of use and the current date and time.

Next, the physical property transition recognition unit 2f recognizes the transition of the physical properties of the bedding used by the user U based on the recognized initial physical properties, physical information, and usage period (FIG. 4A / STEP104).

Specifically, the physical property transition recognition unit 2f recognizes the physical characteristics (current physical properties) of each of the mattress and the pillow at the present time, and at a predetermined time point in the future (for example, a time point every month from the present time). Recognize the physical characteristics of.

Next, the current physical characteristic presentation unit 2g presents the current physical characteristics to the user U via the output unit 1b of the information terminal 1 (FIG. 4A / STEP105).

Specifically, for the mattress, the current physical characteristic presentation unit 2g sets a predetermined index within the frame of "current ease of turning over" and "current hardness" displayed on the touch panel of the information terminal 1. indicate.

Similarly, for the pillow, the current physical characteristic presentation unit 2g displays a predetermined index within the frames of "current height" and "current hardness" displayed on the touch panel of the information terminal 1.

Next, the preference information recognition unit 2h and the exchange time recognition unit 2i determine whether or not the preference information has been input by the user U via the input unit 1a of the information terminal 1 (FIG. 4B / STEP106).

Specifically, regarding the mattress, the preference information recognition unit 2h and the replacement time recognition unit 2i within the frame of "satisfaction of turning over" and "satisfaction of hardness" displayed on the touch panel of the information terminal 1. It is determined whether or not a predetermined numerical value or a predetermined expression (difficult to turn over, too hard, etc.) is input by selection or the like.

Similarly, with respect to the pillow, the preference information recognition unit 2h and the exchange time recognition unit 2i are predetermined within the frame of "satisfaction with height" and "satisfaction with hardness" displayed on the touch panel of the information terminal 1. It is judged whether or not the numerical value of the above or a predetermined expression (too high, too hard, etc.) is input by selection or the like.

When it is determined that the preference information has been input (YES in STEP 106), the preference information recognition unit 2h uses the user U based on the information input by the user U via the input unit 1a of the information terminal 1. Recognizes preference information, which is a preference for the current physical properties of (Fig. 4B / STEP107).

Next, the replacement time recognition unit 2i corrects the reference physical characteristics of the bedding corresponding to the bedding used by the user U based on the recognized preference information, and recognizes the recommended physical characteristics for the user U (FIG. 4B). / STEP108).

Specifically, regarding the mattress, for example, when preference information such as "difficult to turn over" is recognized for "satisfaction with turning over", the replacement time recognition unit 2i determines the value of the rebound resilience included in the reference physical characteristics. (That is, make it easier to turn over) and recognize it as a recommended physical property.

For pillows, for example, when preference information such as "too high" for "height satisfaction" is recognized, the replacement time recognition unit 2i corrects the height value included in the reference physical characteristics to a low value. Then, recognize it as a recommended physical property.

Next, the replacement time recognition unit 2i recognizes the replacement time based on the transition of the physical properties of the bedding used by the user U and the recommended physical properties (FIG. 4B / STEP109).

Specifically, the replacement time recognition unit 2i determines whether or not each of the recognized current physical properties and the physical properties at a predetermined time in the future is below the recommended physical properties, and the time when the recommended physical properties are exceeded for the first time is determined. Recognize as replacement time.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the preference information has not been input (NO in STEP 106), the replacement time recognition unit 2i determines the replacement time based on the transition of the physical properties of the bedding used by the user U and the reference physical properties. (Fig. 4B / STEP110).

Specifically, the replacement time recognition unit 2i determines whether or not each of the recognized current physical properties and the physical properties at a predetermined time in the future is below the standard physical properties, and the time when the standard physical properties are first exceeded. Recognize as replacement time.

Next, the exchange time proposal unit 2j proposes the exchange time to the user U by presenting the recognized exchange time via the output unit 1b of the information terminal 1 (FIG. 4B / STEP111). End the process.

As described above, the bedding proposal system S first recognizes the start of use of the bedding used by the user U and the initial physical properties of the bedding. Then, based on them, the physical characteristics of the bedding at the present time and the predetermined time in the future are recognized, and based on the physical characteristics, the replacement time is recognized. Then, the replacement time is proposed to the user U.

As a result, in the bedding proposal system S, the replacement time (appropriate timing for replacement) is proposed for the bedding used by the user U according to the objective standard of the physical characteristics of the bedding. Therefore, according to the bedding proposal system S, even if the user U does not have special knowledge about bedding, it is possible to grasp an appropriate timing for replacement of bedding.

By the way, the preference for the physical characteristics of bedding varies greatly from user to user, such as soft, hard, heavy, light, high, and low, even if the bedding has the same physical characteristics. Therefore, the bedding proposal system S is configured to correct the replacement time based on the preference information which is the information regarding the preference of the user U for the physical characteristics of the bedding.

As a result, the bedding proposal system S can propose a more appropriate timing for replacement, that is, before the physical characteristics of the bedding greatly deviate from the preference of the user U.

Further, the bedding proposal system S is configured to refer to the physical information of the user U when recognizing the replacement time. This is because the degree of change in the physical properties of the bedding also differs depending on the physical condition of the user U who is using the bedding. Therefore, with such a configuration, the bedding proposal system S can accurately recognize the replacement time and propose a more appropriate timing for replacement.

[Processing performed when proposing bedding to purchase]
First, with reference to FIGS. 2, 3 and 5, the process executed when the proposal system S proposes the bedding to be purchased will be described.

In the process described below, by executing the same process as STEP100 to STEP104 described above with reference to FIG. 4A, the physical property at the present time (current physical property) is recognized, and a predetermined time point in the future (for example, for example). , It is assumed that the physical properties at the time of every month from the present time are recognized.

On that premise, in this process, first, the bedding physical property recognition unit 2k for sale recognizes the physical properties of the bedding (bedding for sale) that can be sold to the user U (FIG. 5 / STEP200).

Specifically, the bedding physical property recognition unit 2k for sale touches either the "find a mattress that suits you" or "find a pillow that suits you" button displayed on the touch panel of the information terminal 1. Using this as a trigger, the bedding that can be proposed to the user U at that time is recognized, and the physical properties of the bedding are recognized.

Next, the preference information recognition unit 2h and the bedding proposal unit 2l determine whether or not the preference information has been input by the user U via the input unit 1a of the information terminal 1 (FIG. 5 / STEP201).

Specifically, the preference information recognition unit 2h and the bedding proposal unit 2l execute the same processing as STEP 106 described above with reference to FIG. 4B.

When it is determined that the preference information has been input (YES in STEP201), the preference information recognition unit 2h uses the user U based on the information input by the user U via the input unit 1a of the information terminal 1. Recognizes preference information, which is a preference for the current physical properties of (Fig. 5 / STEP202).

Specifically, the preference information recognition unit 2h and the bedding proposal unit 2l execute the same processing as STEP107 described above with reference to FIG. 4B.

Next, the bedding proposal unit 2l corrects the current physical characteristics based on the recognized preference information, and recognizes the preference physical characteristics that match the preferences of the user U (FIG. 5 / STEP203).

Specifically, regarding the mattress, for example, when preference information such as "difficult to turn over" is recognized for "satisfaction with turning over", the bedding proposal unit 2l determines the value of the rebound resilience included in the reference physical characteristics. Highly corrected (ie, make it easier to turn over) and recognize it as a favorite property.

For pillows, for example, when preference information such as "too high" for "height satisfaction" is recognized, the bedding proposal unit 2l corrects the height value included in the standard physical characteristics to a low value. And recognize it as a favorite physical characteristic.

Next, the bedding proposal unit 2l recognizes the bedding having the physical characteristics corresponding to the favorite physical characteristics from the bedding that can be sold to the user U as the proposed bedding (FIG. 5 / STEP204).

Specifically, the bedding proposal unit 2l proposes to the user U bedding for sale having physical characteristics corresponding to the favorite physical characteristics. Here, "corresponding to the favorite physical characteristics" includes not only that the initial physical properties of the bedding for sale match the favorite physical characteristics, but also that the physical characteristics that match or are close to the favorite physical characteristics are long.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the preference information has not been input (NO in STEP201), the bedding proposal unit 2l recognizes the current physical characteristics (FIG. 5 / STEP205).

Next, the bedding proposal unit 2l recognizes the bedding having the physical characteristics corresponding to the current physical characteristics from the bedding that can be sold to the user U as the proposed bedding (FIG. 5 / STEP206).

Next, the bedding proposal unit 2l proposes the proposed bedding to the user U by presenting the recognized proposed bedding via the output unit 1b of the information terminal 1 (FIG. 5 / STEP207), and this process. To finish.

As described above, in the bedding proposal system S, first, the current physical properties of the bedding are estimated or calculated and recognized based on the period of use and the initial physical properties, and the user U's preference information for the current physical properties is recognized. Then, referring to the preference information, the bedding for sale to be purchased is proposed.

As a result, the proposed bedding has physical characteristics that further reflect the preference of the user U based on the current physical characteristics (that is, the familiar current bedding). Therefore, when the bedding is replaced according to the proposal, the feeling of use of the bedding matches or is close to that of the user U's taste (that is, what is expected).

Therefore, according to the bedding proposal system S, the proposed bedding gives the user U the expected usability, and thus the dissatisfaction felt by the user can be suppressed by replacement by purchase.

In addition, the bedding proposal system S is configured to refer to the physical information of the user when recognizing the current physical characteristics. This is because the degree of change in the physical properties of the bedding also depends on the physical condition of the user who is using the bedding. Therefore, with such a configuration, the bedding proposal system S can recognize the current physical characteristics more accurately.

Although the illustrated embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment.

For example, in the above embodiment, when recognizing the preference information of the user U, the preference for the physical characteristics is currently recognized. However, the bedding proposal system of the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the user's preference for physical properties other than the current physical properties may be recognized as preference information.

Therefore, for example, preference information may be recognized based on the initial physical characteristics of the bedding instead of the current physical characteristics. In that case, since the current physical characteristics do not necessarily have to be presented to the user, the current physical characteristics presenting unit may be omitted.

Further, in the above embodiment, after correcting the reference physical characteristics based on the preference information of the user U and recognizing the recommended physical properties as a threshold value, the initial physical properties of the bedding and the user U are referred to while referring to the recommended physical properties. It recognizes the exchange time based on physical information. However, the bedding proposal system of the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and may recognize the replacement time based on the start of use of the bedding and the initial physical characteristics.

Therefore, for example, only the reference physical property may be used as it is as a threshold value without performing the process of correcting the reference physical property based on the user's preference information and recognizing the recommended physical property. Further, the exchange time may be recognized without referring to the physical information of the user.

In addition, there may be a plurality of types of methods for proposing the replacement time. For example, multiple threshold values are set in multiple stages, and each time the current physical properties or the physical properties at a predetermined point in the future exceed the corresponding threshold values, replacement should be considered, should be replaced soon, or should be replaced immediately. You may make a suggestion.

Further, in the above embodiment, the physical property transition recognition unit (current physical property recognition unit) is based on the recognized usage period, initial physical properties, and physical information, and the current physical properties (current physical properties) of the bedding used by the user U. , And are aware of the physical characteristics at a given point in the future. However, the bedding proposal system of the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the physical property transition recognition unit may recognize the physical properties at at least one of the current and future predetermined time points. ..

Therefore, for example, when the bedding proposal system is configured as a system for determining whether or not the bedding should be replaced at the present time, the physical characteristic transition recognition unit is configured to recognize only the physical characteristics at the present time. May be good. On the contrary, when the bedding proposal system is configured as a system that proposes when to replace the bedding in the future, the physical characteristic transition recognition unit recognizes only the physical properties at a plurality of predetermined time points in the future. May be good.

The physical property transition recognition unit may recognize at least one physical property at a predetermined time in the future and generate a graph of the physical property and time based on the physical property. In this case, the replacement time recognition unit may recognize the replacement time based on the graph.

1 ... Information terminal, 2 ... Server, 1a ... Input unit, 1b ... Output unit, 2a ... Bedding recognition unit, 2b ... Bedding physical property storage unit, 2c ... Initial physical property recognition unit, 2d ... Physical information recognition unit, 2e ... Usage period Recognition unit (recognition unit at the start of use), 2f ... physical property transition recognition unit (current physical property recognition unit), 2g ... current physical property presentation unit, 2h ... preference information recognition unit, 2i ... exchange time recognition unit, 2j ... exchange time proposal unit 2, 2k ... Bedding property recognition unit for sale, 2l ... Bedding proposal unit, S ... Bedding proposal system, U ... User.

Claims (5)

A bedding proposal system that makes suggestions regarding the bedding used by the user.
A usage period recognition unit that recognizes the usage period of the bedding,
The initial physical properties and recognizing the initial physical property recognition unit is a physical property of the bedding at the start of use,
Based on the period of use and the initial physical properties, and the current property recognition unit to recognize the current property is a physical property of the at the current bedding,
A preference information recognition unit that recognizes preference information, which is information regarding the user's preference for the current physical characteristics, and
A bedding property recognition unit for sale that recognizes the physical characteristics of bedding for sale, which is the physical property of each of a plurality of beddings for sale.
It is characterized in that it includes a bedding proposal unit that proposes at least one of the plurality of bedding for sale to the user based on the physical characteristics of the bedding for sale and the physical characteristics of the bedding for sale whose current physical properties are corrected by the preference information. Bedding proposal system to do. In the bedding proposal system according to claim 1,
It is equipped with a physical information recognition unit that recognizes the physical information of the user.
The bedding proposal system, wherein the current physical property recognition unit recognizes the current physical characteristics based on the physical information, the period of use, and the initial physical properties. In the bedding proposal system according to claim 1 or 2.
The bedding is a mattress
A bedding proposal system characterized in that the physical characteristics of the bedding include rebound resilience. In the bedding proposal system according to claim 1 or 2.
The bedding is a pillow
A bedding proposal system characterized in that the physical characteristics of the bedding include the height of the pillow. This is a bedding proposal method that makes suggestions regarding the bedding used by the user.
The process in which the usage period recognition unit recognizes the usage period of the bedding,
The initial physical properties recognition unit, the initial physical properties and recognizing step is a physical property of the bedding at the start of use,
The current property recognition unit, on the basis of the use period and the initial physical properties, recognizing step the current property is a physical property of the at the current bedding,
A process in which the preference information recognition unit recognizes preference information, which is information regarding the user's preference for the current physical characteristics.
The process by which the bedding physical characteristics recognition unit for sale recognizes the physical characteristics of the bedding for sale, which is the physical characteristics of each of the plurality of beddings for sale.
The bedding proposal unit includes a step of proposing at least one of the plurality of bedding for sale to the user based on the favorite physical characteristics obtained by correcting the current physical properties with the preference information and the bedding physical properties for sale. A bedding proposal method characterized by.

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