JP7243210B2 - Operating device - Google Patents

Description

The disclosed embodiments relate to operating devices.

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

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

JP-A-10-110458 JP 2008-002151 A Registered Utility Model No. 3097791

However, in the case of a touch panel type device, there is a problem that it is difficult for a visually impaired person to operate it. For example, when a visually impaired person, such as a totally blind person, who has difficulty visually recognizing objects displayed on the device screen operates a toilet seat device using a touch panel type operation device, desired control is performed. Until the control is executed, the display unit (display surface) of the operation device must be groped, and there is a problem that unintended control is executed. Therefore, in the touch panel type device, when a visually impaired person wishes to stop the control being executed, it becomes a problem to increase the possibility of stopping the control being executed.

An object of the disclosed embodiments is to provide an operation device that can increase the possibility of stopping the control being executed when a visually impaired person wishes to stop the control being executed.

An operation device according to one aspect of an embodiment is an operation device installed in a toilet room equipped with a toilet seat device having a function of washing the private parts and for operating the toilet seat device, wherein the operation device is the toilet seat. a display unit that displays a plurality of objects related to a control instruction to the device; a contact detection unit that detects a user's contact with the display unit; a transmission unit that, when detected by a contact detection unit, transmits a signal for operating the toilet seat device according to the control instruction associated with the object, wherein the display unit stops control by the toilet seat device. The plurality of objects are displayed, including a stop object which is an object related to the stop control instruction and which occupies the largest area in the display unit among the plurality of objects.

Related to the stop control instruction to stop the control in progress when an unintended control is executed when a visually impaired person, especially a blind person, uses a touch panel type operation device to operate the toilet seat device. It often responds by randomly touching the display surface, attempting to touch an object that touches it. For example, when the present inventors use a touch panel type operating device for operating a toilet seat device for totally blind people, what kind of countermeasures should be taken when unintended control is executed? We conducted a hearing to see if As a result, it was found that many people tried to touch the object related to the stop control instruction to stop the control being executed, and randomly touched the display screen. In the operation device according to one aspect of the embodiment, among the plurality of objects related to the plurality of control instructions displayed on the display unit (display surface) of the operation device, the objects related to the stop control instruction to stop the control by the toilet seat device The object has the largest visible area. As a result, even if the blind person touches the touch panel type operation device and unintended control is executed, the area of the object related to the stop control instruction to stop the control is the largest. It is possible to increase the possibility that the control being executed can be quickly stopped by a person randomly touching the display unit. Therefore, a touch panel type operating device is provided that allows a blind person to stop the control being executed more quickly than before without using a voice guidance device all the time, and does not impair the usability of a healthy person. can provide. As described above, according to the operating device according to the aspect of the embodiment, it is possible to increase the possibility of stopping the control being executed when the visually impaired person wants to stop the control being executed.

An operation device according to one aspect of an embodiment is an operation device installed in a toilet room equipped with a toilet seat device having a function of washing the private parts and for operating the toilet seat device, wherein the operation device is the toilet seat. a display unit that displays an object related to a control instruction to a device; a contact detection unit that detects a user's contact with the display unit; and a transmission unit configured to transmit a signal for operating the toilet seat device according to the control instruction associated with the object when detected by the detection unit, the transmission unit configured to transmit a signal for operating the toilet seat device according to the control instruction associated with the object, wherein the transmission unit When contact by the user within a predetermined range of the display unit including the position of the contact is detected within a predetermined period after detecting contact by the user on the display unit on which the object is displayed, It is characterized in that the toilet seat device transmits the signal to stop the control being executed.

Within a predetermined range of the display unit including the contact position within a predetermined time after the contact detection unit detects that the user has touched the display unit (display surface) on which the object of the operation device is displayed When the contact detection unit detects that the user has touched the toilet seat device, the transmission unit transmits a signal for stopping the control being executed by the toilet seat device. As a result, even if a visually impaired person, especially a completely blind person touches the touch panel type operation device and unintended control is executed, the same position on the display unit that was touched immediately before can be touched again. You can stop the control in progress by Therefore, since there is no need to search for an object related to the stop control instruction to stop the control being executed, a totally blind person can stop the control being executed more quickly than before without always using a voice guidance device. It is possible to provide a touch panel type operating device that is capable of operating without impairing the feeling of use by a healthy person. As described above, according to the operating device according to the aspect of the embodiment, it is possible to increase the possibility of stopping the control being executed when the visually impaired person wants to stop the control being executed.

An operation device according to one aspect of an embodiment is an operation device installed in a toilet room equipped with a toilet seat device having a function of washing the private parts and for operating the toilet seat device, wherein the operation device is the toilet seat. a display unit that displays an object related to a control instruction to a device; a contact detection unit that detects a user's contact with the display unit; a transmitter that transmits a signal for operating the toilet seat device according to the control instruction associated with the object when detected by the detector, wherein the display indicates that the toilet seat device stops controlling the toilet seat device. A hidden object having a higher transparency than the object is placed in relation to the stop control instruction to stop, and the transmitting unit controls the display unit to determine whether the user's contact with an area in which the hidden object is placed is the contact. It is characterized in that, when detected by the detection unit, the toilet seat device transmits the signal for stopping the control being executed.

A hidden object that is highly transparent compared to the object and is difficult to or cannot be visually recognized is provided on the display unit (display surface) of the operation device, and the contact detection unit is used for the hidden object. When detecting that a person has touched, the transmitter transmits a signal to stop the control that the toilet seat device is performing. As a result, it is possible to stop the control of the toilet seat device on the display section without impairing the visibility of the image displayed on the display section, such as an explanation of the control of the toilet seat device that is executed by touching an advertisement or an object. Since the area occupied by the object related to the stop control instruction can be increased, it is possible to increase the possibility that the totally blind person can quickly stop the control being executed by randomly touching the display unit. Therefore, a touch panel type operating device is provided that enables a blind person to stop the control being executed more quickly than before without using a voice guidance device all the time, and does not impair the usability of a healthy person. can provide. As described above, according to the operating device according to the aspect of the embodiment, it is possible to increase the possibility of stopping the control being executed when the visually impaired person wants to stop the control being executed.

Further, in the operation device according to the aspect of the embodiment, the display unit displays the hidden object on a predetermined object other than a stop object related to a stop control instruction to stop control by the toilet seat device before placing the hidden object. The hidden object is arranged when a user's contact is detected by the contact detection unit.

In the display unit (display surface) of the operation device, the user's contact with a predetermined object other than the stop object related to the stop control instruction to stop the control by the toilet seat device is detected without arranging the hidden object at first. In some cases, placing hidden objects can increase the likelihood that a visually impaired person will come into contact with an object that will stop them if they try to stop the control in progress. Therefore, according to the operation device according to an aspect of the embodiment, it is possible to increase the possibility of stopping the control being executed when the visually impaired person wants to stop the control being executed.

An operation device according to one aspect of an embodiment is an operation device installed in a toilet room equipped with a toilet seat device having a function of washing the private parts and for operating the toilet seat device, wherein the operation device is the toilet seat. a display section for displaying an object related to a control instruction for a device; a frame section provided on the outer periphery of the display section; a switch section provided on the frame section and capable of being pressed by a user; a contact detection unit for detecting contact by a user; and when the contact detection unit detects contact by the user to the object displayed on the display unit, the control instruction associated with the object causes the a transmission unit for transmitting a signal for operating the toilet seat device, the transmission unit for stopping the control being executed by the toilet seat device when the switch unit is pressed by the user. It is characterized by transmitting a signal.

A visually impaired person, especially a completely blind person, can see the overall shape of the operation device by touching the frame formed on the outside of the display part of the operation device while sitting on the toilet seat and touching the wall in the toilet room. The operating device is often used by grasping and hitting. Therefore, a switch part such as a push button switch is provided on a frame part (frame) formed outside the display part (display surface) of the operating device. Send a signal to stop the control that the toilet seat device is executing. As a result, when a blind person touches the frame of the operation device to grasp the overall shape of the operation device, the position of the push button switch that can send a signal to stop the control being executed by the toilet seat device can be changed. It can be recognized by touch. Therefore, even if unintended control is executed, it is possible to quickly stop the control being executed by the toilet seat device. Therefore, a touch panel type operating device is provided that enables a blind person to stop the control being executed more quickly than before without using a voice guidance device all the time, and does not impair the usability of a healthy person. can provide. As described above, according to the operating device according to the aspect of the embodiment, it is possible to increase the possibility of stopping the control being executed when the visually impaired person wants to stop the control being executed.

An operation device according to one aspect of an embodiment is an operation device installed in a toilet room equipped with a toilet seat device having a function of washing the private parts and for operating the toilet seat device, wherein the operation device is the toilet seat. a display unit that displays a plurality of objects related to a control instruction to the device; a contact detection unit that detects a user's contact with the display unit; a transmission unit that, when detected by a contact detection unit, transmits a signal for operating the toilet seat device according to the control instruction associated with the object; and the display unit by the user detected by the contact detection unit. and a determination unit that determines a relationship between a first contact with the display unit and a second contact with the display unit by the user detected by the contact detection unit after the first contact, and the transmission The unit transmits the signal for stopping the control being executed by the toilet seat device when it is determined that the operation by the user is abnormal based on the relationship determined by the determination unit. characterized by

In this way, the determination unit that determines the relationship between the first object whose contact by the user is detected by the contact detection unit and the second object whose contact by the user is subsequently detected by the contact detection unit is provided. In addition, when the determination unit determines that the relationship between the first object and the second object is abnormal, the transmission unit transmits a signal to stop the control being executed by the toilet seat device. This can increase the possibility that the totally blind person can stop the control being executed by randomly touching the display unit. Therefore, a touch panel type operating device is provided that enables a blind person to stop the control being executed more quickly than before without using a voice guidance device all the time, and does not impair the usability of a healthy person. can provide. As described above, according to the operating device according to the aspect of the embodiment, it is possible to increase the possibility of stopping the control being executed when the visually impaired person wants to stop the control being executed.

Further, in the operating device according to the aspect of the embodiment, the determination unit determines a relationship between the first contact by the user on the first object displayed on the display unit and the second contact. It is characterized by

In this way, the operation device determines the relationship between the first contact made by the user on the first object displayed on the display unit and the second contact, thereby determining the relationship between the first contact made by the user and the subsequent second contact. Appropriate determination can be made based on the relationship between the two contacts. Therefore, according to the operation device, it is possible to increase the possibility of stopping the control being executed when the visually impaired person wants to stop the control being executed.

Further, in the operating device according to the aspect of the embodiment, the determination unit determines the first It is characterized by determining the relationship between the object and the second object.

In this way, the operation device determines the relationship between the first contact and the second contact by the user on the second object displayed on the display unit, thereby determining the first contact and the subsequent contact with the object. Appropriate determination can be made based on the relationship between the two contacts. Therefore, according to the operation device, it is possible to increase the possibility of stopping the control being executed when the visually impaired person wants to stop the control being executed.

Further, in the operating device according to the aspect of the embodiment, the determination unit determines whether the operation by the user is abnormal based on the relationship between the first object and the second object. characterized by

In this way, the operation device determines whether or not the user's operation is abnormal based on the first contact and the relationship between the first object and the second object. can be appropriately determined based on the relationship with the second contact that contacts the object. Therefore, according to the operation device, it is possible to increase the possibility of stopping the control being executed when the visually impaired person wants to stop the control being executed.

According to one aspect of an embodiment, if a visually impaired person wishes to stop the control being executed, the likelihood of stopping the control being executed can be increased.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an operating device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of the external configuration of the toilet system. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the toilet system. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the toilet seat device. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of processing executed by the operating device. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an operating device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of an operating device according to the second embodiment; FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of processing executed by the operating device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of information processing of the operating device according to the third embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of an operating device according to the third embodiment; FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of processing executed by the operating device according to the third embodiment; FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of processing executed by the operating device according to the third embodiment; FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing an example of another configuration of the toilet seat device. FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing an example of a procedure of processing executed by the toilet system. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transitions executed by the operating device. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of function explanation processing executed by the operating device. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition in unlocking performed by the operation device. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating another example of screen transition in unlocking performed by the operation device.

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

[First embodiment]
<1. Information processing>
First, the contents of information processing executed by the operating device according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an operating device according to the first embodiment. An operation device 10 shown in FIG. 1 is an information processing device for operating a toilet seat device 2 (see FIG. 2) having a function of washing the private parts. The operation device 10 is a touch panel type operation device having a touch panel function, and receives an operation according to a user's touch on a display unit 13 which is a display. Further, the operation device 10 is arranged in a toilet room such as the toilet room R (see FIG. 2), and the details thereof will be described later.

In the example of FIG. 1 , the description will be made by assuming that the lateral direction of the operating device 10 is the up-down direction and the longitudinal direction of the display unit 13 is the left-right direction due to the display mode in which the longitudinal direction of the operating device 10 is turned sideways. It does not define the orientation of the device 10 . As shown in FIG. 1 , the operating device 10 is provided with a frame portion 18 along an outer peripheral portion 131 of the display portion 13 . The frame portion 18 is a frame that surrounds the display portion 13 . In FIG. 1 , the frame portion 18 is hatched in order to clarify the boundary between the frame portion 18 and the display portion 13 and to clearly indicate that the entire inside of the frame portion 18 is the display portion 13 .

The operation device 10 in FIG. 1 shows a state in which an operation screen is displayed on the display section 13 . The operation screen includes an information display area CT in which various contents such as objects OB1 to OB7 related to control instructions for the local cleaning function of the toilet seat device 2 and advertisements and functional explanations are displayed. As shown in FIG. 1, the information display area CT is arranged on the upper side of the display section 13 on which the operation screen is displayed, and the objects OB1 to OB7 and the like are arranged on the lower side.

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

The object OB5 is an object for adjusting the momentum of the water spouted by the toilet seat device 2 when washing the private parts. Object OB6 is an object for adjusting the volume of the sound output by toilet seat device 2 . The object OB7 is an object for selecting a language when information regarding the use of the restroom is displayed on the operation device 10 or output by voice.

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

When the operation device 10 detects that the user has touched the object OB1 displayed on the display unit 13, the operation device 10 transmits to the toilet seat device 2 a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to stop the control being executed. When the operation device 10 detects that the user has touched the object OB2 displayed on the display unit 13, the operation device 10 transmits to the toilet seat device 2 a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to start washing the private parts. Further, when the operation device 10 detects that the user has touched the object OB3 displayed on the display unit 13, the operation device 10 outputs a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to output a predetermined sound for muting the toilet. Send to device 2. Further, when the operation device 10 detects that the user has touched the object OB4 displayed on the display unit 13, the operation device 10 transmits a signal to the toilet seat device 2 to cause the toilet seat device 2 to perform the sterilization process of the nozzle unit 6. do.

Further, when the operation device 10 detects that the user touches the object OB5 displayed on the display unit 13, the operation device 10 transmits to the toilet seat device 2 a signal for adjusting the force of the spouted water during washing the private parts. For example, when the operation device 10 detects that the user has touched a portion of the object OB5 on which "+" is displayed, the operation device 10 transmits a signal to the toilet seat device 2 for increasing the force of water discharge during washing of the private parts. Further, for example, when the operation device 10 detects that the user has touched the portion of the object OB5 where "-" is displayed, the operation device 10 transmits a signal to the toilet seat device 2 for weakening the force of the spout during washing of the private parts. do.

Further, when the operation device 10 detects that the user has touched the object OB6 displayed on the display unit 13, the operation device 10 transmits a signal for adjusting the volume of the output sound to the toilet seat device 2. For example, when the operation device 10 detects that the user has touched a portion of the object OB6 where "+" is displayed, the operation device 10 transmits to the toilet seat device 2 a signal for increasing the volume of the sound to be output. Further, for example, when the operation device 10 detects that the user has touched a portion of the object OB6 where "-" is displayed, the operation device 10 transmits a signal to the toilet seat device 2 to reduce the volume of the sound to be output. For example, the operation device 10 stores information indicating the range of the objects OB1 to OB7 in the storage unit 14 (see FIG. 3), and based on comparison with the user's contact position, the user touches the objects OB1 to OB7. determine whether it did.

As shown in FIG. 1, among the plurality of objects OB1 to OB7 displayed on the display unit 13, the object OB1, which is the stop object related to the stop control instruction to stop the control by the toilet seat device 2, is the largest. That is, among the objects OB1 to OB7 displayed on the display unit 13, the area of the object OB1 is the largest. In this manner, the display unit 13 on which the operation screen is displayed displays the object OB1 in the largest size among the plurality of objects OB1 to OB7. , among the plurality of objects OB1 to OB7, the possibility of contacting the object OB1 is maximized. Thereby, the operation device 10 can increase the possibility of stopping the control being executed when the visually impaired person wants to stop the control being executed.

In addition, the display unit 13 provides hidden objects having higher transparency than the objects OB1 to OB7 in the information display area CT and the margins BS around the objects OB1 to OB7. In this manner, the display unit 13 provides hidden objects related to the stop control instruction for stopping the control by the toilet seat device 2 in the information display area CT and blank space BS. For example, the hidden object performs the same control as the object OB1 when specified (touched) by the user. When the operation device 10 detects that the user touches the area where the hidden object is arranged on the display unit 13, the operation device 10 transmits a signal to the toilet seat device 2 to stop the control being executed.

The example of FIG. 1 shows a case where the display unit 13 provides transparent hidden objects in the areas AR1 to AR3. Therefore, although the hidden object is not shown in the example of FIG. 1, the hidden object is not limited to being transparent, and may be in any form as long as the visibility is lower than that of the objects OB1 to OB7. The hidden object may be of any form as long as it is highly transparent compared to the objects OB1 to OB7 and is difficult or impossible to visually perceive.

In the example of FIG. 1, the display unit 13 arranges the hidden object in the area AR1 located below the objects OB1 to OB7 in the blank space BS. The display unit 13 provides a hidden object in an area AR1 located between the objects OB1 to OB7 and the frame 18. FIG. That is, the display unit 13 provides a hidden object in the area AR1 adjacent to the frame portion 18 rather than the objects OB1 to OB7. As a result, even when the visually impaired person searches for the operation device 10 by groping, the possibility of contacting the hidden object is increased rather than the objects OB1 to OB7, and the visually impaired person can control the control being executed. If you want to stop, you can increase the possibility of stopping the control being executed.

In addition, the display unit 13 provides hidden objects in the area AR2 on the left side and the area AR3 on the right side of the information display area CT. As a result, the operating device 10 increases the area of the object associated with the stop control instruction to stop the control by the toilet seat device 2, and stops the control being executed when the visually impaired person wants to stop the control being executed. You can increase your chances. The operating device 10 may appropriately use various conventional techniques to detect the user's contact with a hidden object placed in the information display area CT. For example, the operation device 10 can detect the user's contact with the hidden object placed in the information display area CT by placing the hidden object in a higher layer than the content displayed in the information display area CT. may Note that the operation device 10 may detect the user's contact with the hidden object by any means as long as it can detect the user's contact with the hidden object.

The operating device 10 also has a switch section 17 on the frame section 18 that can be pressed by the user. For example, the switch unit 17 may be a power button or a button associated with a stop control instruction to stop the control by the toilet seat device 2 . As described above, the operation device 10 is provided with the switch portion 17, which is a mechanical mechanism, so that the user can recognize the position of the switch portion 17 by touch. When it is desired to stop control, it is possible to increase the possibility of stopping the control being executed. In addition, the operation device 10 can provide an operation screen that does not cause discomfort even to a healthy person. In other words, the operation device 10 can suppress the influence on the able-bodied person and reduce the possibility of the visually impaired person operating the device erroneously.

For example, even if braille is provided on the display unit (display surface) of the operating device, the display unit must be touched until the braille corresponding to the desired control is found. It is difficult to increase the possibility of stopping the control that is being executed when it is desired to stop the control that is being executed. In addition, since the toilet room is a private space, there is no one around to provide support. Due to the lack of uniformity in the room, it is difficult to increase the likelihood that a visually impaired person, especially a blind person, would like to stop running control when they want to stop running control.

On the other hand, the operation device 10 maximizes the area of the stop object related to the stop control instruction to stop the control by the toilet seat device 2 among the plurality of objects displayed on the display unit 13 . As a result, even if a visually impaired person, especially a blind person, accidentally starts control by the toilet seat device 2, the possibility of contacting the stop object when wanting to stop the control being executed can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to increase the possibility of stopping the control being executed.

In addition, for example, in order to improve the convenience of blind people, there is a voice guide device that provides voice guidance on the location of equipment in the toilet room and how to operate it by operating a switch provided in the toilet room. known (see, for example, Patent Document 3). In this case, since voice guidance requires operation of switches, it is difficult to say that convenience is high for blind people who cannot visually recognize the positions of switches. In addition, since voice guidance is output in response to detection of a person by the human body detection sensor, voice guidance is also output to healthy people. It is difficult to adopt it because it impairs usability. On the other hand, according to the operation device 10, it is possible for a blind person to operate the toilet seat device more smoothly than before, such as stopping the control being executed, without always providing voice guidance. It is possible to provide a touch panel type operating device that does not impair the feeling of use.

Note that the operation device 10 may realize processing such as display by the display unit 13 and reception of operations as described above by a predetermined application. Further, the operation device 10 may acquire a script to be executed on a predetermined software application, and execute information processing such as information display and operation acceptance as described above based on control information such as the acquired script. For example, the control information corresponds to a program for realizing information processing such as information display and operation acceptance by the operation device 10 according to the first embodiment. ), HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language), or any language capable of describing information processing such as information display and operation reception by the operation device 10 described above.

<2. Appearance Configuration of Toilet System>
Next, the external configuration of the toilet system will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of the external configuration of the toilet system.

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

The toilet bowl 7 is made of ceramics, for example. A bowl portion 8 is formed in the toilet bowl 7 . The bowl portion 8 has a downwardly recessed shape and is a portion that receives the excrement of the user. The toilet bowl 7 is not limited to the floor-mounted type as shown in the drawing, and may be of any type, such as a wall-mounted type, as long as the toilet system 1 is applicable. The toilet bowl 7 is provided with a rim portion 9 over the entire circumference of the end of the opening facing the bowl portion 8 . In the toilet room R, for example, a flush water tank that stores flush water may be installed near the toilet 7, or a so-called tankless type in which a flush water tank is not installed may be used.

For example, when a user operates a cleaning operation unit (not shown) for cleaning provided in the toilet room R, the toilet bowl is cleaned by supplying cleaning water to the bowl portion 8 of the toilet bowl 7 . The cleaning operation part may be an operation lever or a touch operation on the toilet bowl cleaning object displayed on the operation device 10 . The flushing operation unit is not limited to the operation lever or the like that allows the user to manually flush the toilet bowl. good.

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

As shown in FIG. 2 , the seat portion 5 is a so-called toilet seat, which is formed in an annular shape with an opening in the center and is arranged along the rim portion 9 at a position overlapping the opening of the toilet bowl 7 . The seat portion 5 supports the buttocks of the seated user. As shown in FIG. 2, one end of each of the toilet lid 4 and the seat portion 5 is pivotally supported by the main body 3, and is attached so as to be rotatable (openable and closable) about the pivotal support of the main body 3. be done. The toilet lid 4 may be attached to the toilet seat device 2 as necessary, and the toilet seat device 2 may not have the toilet lid 4 .

The nozzle part 6 is a nozzle for washing private parts. The nozzle portion 6 is configured to be movable forward and backward with respect to the housing of the main body portion 3 by being driven by a driving source such as an electric motor (not shown). Further, the nozzle portion 6 is connected to a water source such as a water pipe (not shown). Then, as shown in FIG. 2, the nozzle part 6 sprays water from the water source onto the user's body to wash the private part when it is at the position advanced with respect to the housing of the main body part 3 .

The operating device 10 is provided in the toilet room R. As shown in FIG. The operating device 10 is provided at a position where it can be operated by the user. The operating device 10 is provided at an operable position when the user is seated on the seat portion 5 . In the example shown in FIG. 2 , the operating device 10 is arranged on the wall surface W on the right side as viewed from the user seated on the seat 5 . Note that the operation device 10 may be arranged in various manners, not limited to the wall surface, as long as it can be used by the user seated on the seat portion 5 . For example, the operating device 10 may be provided integrally with the toilet seat device 2, which will be described later. Further, the toilet system 1 is not limited to the operating device 10, and may include operating devices such as operating devices 10A and 10B, which will be described later.

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

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

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

First, the configuration of the operating device 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the operating device 10 includes a communication unit 11, an input unit 12, a display unit 13, a storage unit 14, a control unit 15, a contact detection unit 16, a switch unit 17, a frame unit 18 (see FIG. 1).

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

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

The input unit 12 receives various operations from the user via a display (display surface, display screen) of a tablet terminal or the like using a touch panel function realized by the contact detection unit 16 . That is, the input unit 12 receives various operations from the user via the display unit 13 of the operating device 10 . For example, the input unit 12 receives an operation such as a user's operation of specifying an object via the display unit 13 of the operation device 10 . In other words, the input unit 12 functions as a reception unit that receives a user's operation using the function of the touch panel. As for the detection method of the user's operation by the input unit 12, the tablet terminal mainly adopts the electrostatic capacity method, but other detection methods such as the resistive film method, the surface acoustic wave method, the infrared method, and the electromagnetic method are used. Any method, such as an induction method, may be adopted as long as the user's operation can be detected and the function of the touch panel can be realized. In addition, if the operation device 10 is provided with switches, buttons, or the like, the operation device 10 may have an input unit that accepts operations by the switches, buttons, or the like.

The display unit 13 is a display screen of a tablet terminal or the like realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display, and is a display device for displaying various information. In other words, the operation device 10 accepts input from the user on the display screen, which is the display unit 13, and also outputs to the user. The display unit 13 displays various information. The control of the display on the display unit 13 may be performed by the display unit 13, or may be performed by the display control unit of the control unit 15, or the like.

The display unit 13 displays a plurality of objects related to control instructions for the toilet seat device 2 . The display unit 13 displays a plurality of objects including a stop object which is an object related to a stop control instruction to stop control by the toilet seat device 2 and which occupies the largest area on the display unit 13 among the plurality of objects. indicate. On the display unit 13, a hidden object having higher transparency than the object is arranged in relation to a stop control instruction to stop the control by the toilet seat device 2. FIG. When the contact detection unit 16 detects the user's contact with a predetermined object other than the stop object related to the stop control instruction to stop the control by the toilet seat device 2 before the hidden object is arranged, the display unit 13 , to place hidden objects.

The display unit 13 displays a lock screen for accepting a user's unlocking operation, and displays an object related to a control instruction to the toilet seat device 2 after unlocking according to the user's operation. When the user's contact with the predetermined area is detected, the display unit 13 displays an unlock object for receiving the user's unlocking operation in another area different from the predetermined area. When the user's entry into the toilet room R is detected, the display unit 13 displays another screen that does not accept the user's operation, and after a predetermined period of time has passed since the user entered the room, the screen changes from the other screen to the lock screen. change the display.

The storage unit 14 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. The storage unit 14 stores, for example, information about applications (for example, an application for operating toilet equipment, etc.) installed in the operation device 10, such as programs. The storage unit 14 stores information about various screens such as an operation screen. The storage unit 14 stores information used to generate signals for operating the toilet seat device 2 . The storage unit 14 stores information in which objects and control instructions are associated with each other.

The storage unit 14 also stores information for determining whether to issue a control instruction corresponding to an object designated by the user. For example, the storage unit 14 stores information for determining which operation is touched by the user.

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

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

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

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

For example, the determination unit 152 identifies an object touched by the user based on sensor information. For example, based on the sensor information, the determination unit 152 identifies which type of operation the user's operation is, such as tap, double tap, drag, swipe, flick, pinch, long tap, or the like.

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

The generation unit 153 uses the information stored in the storage unit 14 to generate a signal corresponding to the control instruction associated with the object touched by the user. The generation unit 153 generates a signal for operating the toilet seat device 2 using information that associates objects and control instructions stored in the storage unit 14 . The generation unit 153 generates a signal for operating the toilet seat device 2 using information indicating the object touched by the user and information that associates the object and the control instruction stored in the storage unit 14 .

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

The transmission unit 154 transmits a signal for operating the toilet seat device 2 according to a control instruction related to the object when the contact detection unit 16 detects the user's contact with the object displayed on the display unit 13. . The transmission unit 154 transmits a stop control instruction to the toilet seat device 2 to stop the control by the toilet seat device 2 when the contact detection unit 16 detects that the user touches the area where the hidden object is arranged on the display unit 13 . do. The transmission unit 154 transmits a signal for stopping the control being executed by the toilet seat device when the contact detection unit 16 detects the user's contact with the area where the hidden object is arranged on the display unit 13 . The transmission unit 154 transmits a signal for stopping the control being executed by the toilet seat device 2 when the switch unit 17 is pressed by the user.

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

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

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

The switch portion 17 is provided on the frame portion 18 and can be pressed by the user. For example, the switch section 17 may be a push button. The switch unit 17 executes corresponding processing according to the user's depression. If the switch unit 17 is a power button, it turns off the power of the operation device 10 when pressed by the user. Further, when the button is for processing corresponding to the stop object, the switch unit 17 causes the transmission unit 154 to transmit a signal for stopping the control being executed by the toilet seat device 2 .

The frame portion 18 is a frame provided on the outer peripheral portion 131 of the display portion 13 . The frame portion 18 is a frame that surrounds the outer peripheral portion 131 of the display portion 13 over the entire circumference. The frame portion 18 may be made of various materials.

Note that the operation device 10 may have an audio output unit (speaker) when outputting audio. Further, when outputting vibration, the operation device 10 may have a vibration output section (for example, a vibrator realized by a vibration motor or the like).

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

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

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

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

The seating detection unit 33 has a function of detecting a person sitting on the toilet seat device 2 . The seating detection section 33 detects that the user has sat down on the seating section 5 . For example, the seating detection section 33 detects that the user is seated on the seating section 5 using a load sensor. For example, the seating detection unit 33 is an infrared light projecting/receiving distance measuring sensor, and detects a human body present near the seating unit 5 immediately before the person (user) sits on the seating unit 5 or A user may be detected. The above is just an example, and the seating detection unit 33 may detect the seating of a person on the toilet seat device 2 by various means, not limited to the above. The seating detection unit 33 outputs a seating detection signal to the control unit 34 .

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

The control unit 34 determines whether or not the human body detection unit 32 has detected that the user has entered the room. The control unit 34 determines whether or not the human body detection unit 32 has detected that the user has entered the toilet room R. The control unit 34 determines whether or not the seating detection unit 33 has detected that the user is seated. The control unit 34 determines whether or not the seating detection unit 33 has detected that the user is seated on the seat unit 5 . The control unit 34 may be implemented by various means such as a CPU, MPU, ASIC, FPGA, or other integrated circuit.

Note that the toilet seat device 2 may include various configurations without being limited to the above. For example, the toilet seat device 2 may include an audio output unit (toilet imitative sound device).

<5. Specific Operation of Operating Device>
Here, the operation device 10 may transmit a signal to stop the control of the toilet seat device 2 to the toilet seat device 2 when the user performs a predetermined operation. This point will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of processing executed by the operating device. Although a case where the operation device 10 performs the processing will be described as an example, this process is not limited to the operation device 10, and may be performed by an operation device such as operation devices 10A and 10B, which will be described later.

In the example shown in FIG. 5, it is assumed that the operation device 10 is in a state of detecting contact with the display surface before step S1. First, when the operation device 10 detects contact with the display surface (step S1: Yes), it determines whether it is within a predetermined period after the previous contact (step S2). For example, the operation device 10 is configured such that the period between the contact in step S1 and the previous contact (continuous operation time) exceeds the first time (an arbitrary time such as several hundred milliseconds) that is detected as a double tap, And it is determined whether it is less than or equal to a second time (arbitrary time such as several seconds). For example, when the continuous operation time exceeds the first time and is within the range of the second time or less, the operation device 10 determines that it is within the predetermined period after the previous contact. Note that the operating device 10 may make determinations using various periods, not limited to the above.

If the operation device 10 does not detect contact with the display surface (step S1: No), the processing of step S1 is repeated. If the operation device 10 determines that it is not within the predetermined period after the previous contact (step S2: No), the process ends. Note that the operation device 10 may return to step S1 and repeat the process.

On the other hand, when determining that it is within the predetermined period after the previous contact (step S2: Yes), the operating device 10 determines whether it is within a predetermined range from the position of the previous contact (step S3). For example, if the distance between the contact position in step S1 and the previous contact position is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold value, the operation device 10 determines that it is within a predetermined range from the previous contact position. good. For example, when the object touched in step S1 and the object touched last time are the same, the operation device 10 may determine that the object is within a predetermined range from the position of the previous touch. Note that the operation device 10 may perform determination using various ranges, not limited to the above.

Moreover, when the operating device 10 determines that it is not within the predetermined range from the position of the previous contact (step S3: No), the process ends. Note that the operation device 10 may return to step S1 and repeat the process.

On the other hand, when the operation device 10 determines that it is within the predetermined range from the position of the previous contact (step S3: Yes), it transmits a signal to stop the control being executed by the toilet seat device (step S4). For example, when it is determined that it is within a predetermined range from the position of the previous contact, the generator 153 of the controller device 10 generates a signal corresponding to the stop control instruction. Then, the transmission unit 154 of the operation device 10 transmits to the toilet seat device 2 a signal to stop the control being executed by the toilet seat device 2 . In this way, the transmission unit 154 of the operation device 10 detects the position of the contact on the display unit 13 including the position of the contact within a predetermined period after the contact detection unit 16 detects the user's contact with the display unit 13 on which the object is displayed. When the user's contact within the predetermined range is detected, the toilet seat device 2 transmits a signal to stop the control being executed.

As a result, even if a visually impaired person, particularly a blind person, touches the display unit 13 and unintended control is executed, the operation device 10 can be positioned near the position of the display unit 13 touched immediately before. You can stop the control in progress by touching it again. Therefore, the operation device 10 can increase the possibility of stopping the control being executed when the visually impaired person wants to stop the control being executed.

[Second embodiment]
<6. Information processing>
The operating device is not limited to the operating device 10 shown in FIG. 1, and various modes may be used. For example, the operation device 10A may display one object and change the display of the object according to the user's contact with the object. This point will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. FIG. It should be noted that descriptions of the same points as those of the operating device 10 according to the first embodiment will be omitted as appropriate.

In the example of FIG. 6, the longitudinal direction of the operating device 10A is defined as the vertical direction, and the lateral direction of the display unit 13A is defined as the horizontal direction, according to the display mode in which the lateral direction of the operation device 10A is turned sideways. It does not define the direction of the operating device 10A. In FIG. 6, the operation devices 10A-1 and 10A-2 are described according to the screen displayed on the operation device 10A, but unless otherwise distinguished, they are simply referred to as "the operation device 10A." do.

The operation device 10A in FIG. 6 shows a state in which an operation screen is displayed on the display section 13A. The operation device 10A-1 in FIG. 6 includes an information display area CTA in which various contents such as an object OB2 for starting the execution of washing the private parts by the toilet seat device 2 and advertisements and explanations of functions are displayed. As shown in FIG. 6, in the display unit 13A of the operation device 10A-1, the information display area CTA is arranged on the upper side and the object OB2 is arranged on the lower side. Thus, the operating device 10A-1 displays only one object OB2.

Then, in the example of FIG. 6, the operating device 10A detects the user's contact with the object OB2 (step S11). As a result, the operating device 10A transmits a signal to the toilet seat device 2 for causing the toilet seat device 2 to start washing the private parts. Further, the operation device 10A changes the display (step S12).

In the example of FIG. 6, the operation device 10A changes the display from the operation screen displaying the object OB2 of the operation device 10A-1 to the operation screen displaying the object OB11 of the operation device 10A-2. Here, the object OB11 is an object for stopping the control being executed by the toilet seat device 2 .

For example, when the operation device 10A detects the user's contact with the object OB11, the operation device 10A transmits to the toilet seat device 2 a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to stop the control being executed. Then, the operation device 10A changes the display from the operation screen displaying the object OB11 of the operation device 10A-2 to the operation screen displaying the object OB2 of the operation device 10A-1.

In this way, the operation device 10A dynamically changes the display of the object according to the user's touch, so that the user can continuously touch the same position to execute and stop the control. becomes possible. Therefore, the operation device 10A can increase the possibility of stopping the control being executed when the visually impaired person wants to stop the control being executed.

<7. Functional Configuration of Operating Device>
Next, the configuration of the controller device 10A that executes information processing according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of an operating device according to the second embodiment;

As shown in FIG. 7, the operation device 10A includes a communication unit 11, an input unit 12, a display unit 13A, a storage unit 14, a control unit 15, a contact detection unit 16, and a frame unit 18A (see FIG. 6). ) and

The display unit 13A is a display device for displaying various information, similar to the display unit 13 shown in FIG. In other words, the operation device 10A receives input from the user on the display screen, which is the display unit 13A, and also outputs to the user. The display unit 13A displays objects related to control instructions for the toilet seat device. The display unit 13A changes the display according to the user's contact with the object.

The frame portion 18A is a frame having a shape corresponding to the outer shape of the display portion 13A, like the frame portion 18 shown in FIG. The frame portion 18A is a frame that surrounds the outer periphery of the display portion 13A.

<8. Specific Operation of Operating Device>
Next, specific operations of the operating device 10A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of processing executed by the operating device according to the second embodiment.

In the example shown in FIG. 8, it is assumed that the operation device 10A is in a state where an object is displayed before step S21. When the controller device 10A detects contact with an object (step S21: Yes), the controller device 10A changes the display of the contacted object to a stationary object (step S22). For example, when an object OB2 displayed on the display unit 13A is touched by a user, the operation device 10A changes the object OB2 to an object OB11, which is a stationary object. If the controller device 10A does not detect contact with the object (step S21: No), the process of step S21 is repeated.

[Third embodiment]
<9. Information processing>
The operating device is not limited to the operating device 10 shown in FIG. 1, and various modes may be used. For example, the operating device 10B may determine whether the operation is abnormal based on the relationship of contact by the user. This point will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 12. FIG. It should be noted that descriptions of the same points as those of the operating device 10 according to the first embodiment will be omitted as appropriate.

First, the contents of information processing executed by the operating device according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an operating device according to the third embodiment.

The operation device 10B in FIG. 9 shows a state in which an operation screen is displayed on the display unit 13. FIG. The operation screen includes objects B1 to B20 that perform various functions. Note that the objects B1 to B20 shown in FIG. 9 are only examples, and various objects may be included without being limited to the objects B1 to B20. In addition, in the example of FIG. 9, the objects B1 to B20 of each function are shown as simple rectangles to explain the relationship between the objects. Various display modes may be used. For example, the objects B13 to B15 related to the temperature setting function may include indications such as "+" and "-" for increasing or decreasing the temperature. Further, an information display area may be arranged on the upper side of the display unit 13 of the operation device 10B shown in FIG.

Objects B1 to B3 are objects relating to the private cleaning function. The object B1 is an object for causing the toilet seat device 2 to wash the private parts. The object B2 is an object for causing the toilet seat device 2 to wash the private parts in a predetermined manner. The object B3 is an object for causing the toilet seat device 2 to wash the private parts in a predetermined manner. Hereinafter, the objects B1 to B3 may be collectively referred to as "private cleansing function object".

Further, objects B4 to B7 are objects related to the private part cleaning auxiliary function. The object B4 is an object for adjusting the water pressure of the private washing by the toilet seat device 2. FIG. The object B5 is an object for adjusting the washing position of the private washing by the toilet seat device 2. FIG. The object B6 is an object for adjusting the mode of washing the private parts by the toilet seat device 2. FIG. The object B7 is an object for adjusting the mode of washing the private parts by the toilet seat device 2. FIG. Hereinafter, objects B4 to B7 may be collectively referred to as "private cleansing auxiliary function objects".

Object B8 is an object relating to the stop function. Object B8 is an object for stopping control being executed by the toilet seat device 2 . Below, object B8 may be described as a "stop function object."

Object B9 is an object relating to the drying function. The object B9 is an object for causing the toilet seat device 2 to perform the drying function. Below, object B9 may be described as a "drying function object."

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

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

Objects B13 to B15 are objects relating to the temperature setting function. The object B13 is an object for setting the temperature of water discharged by the toilet seat device 2 . The object B14 is an object for setting the drying temperature executed by the toilet seat device 2 . The object B15 is an object for setting the temperature of the toilet seat (seat portion 5) of the toilet seat device 2. FIG. Hereinafter, objects B13 to B15 may be collectively referred to as "temperature setting function objects". Objects B13 to B15, which are temperature setting function objects, may include indications such as "+" and "-" for increasing or decreasing the temperature.

Object B16 is an object relating to the audio output function. The object B16 is an object for causing the toilet seat device 2 to output a predetermined sound. Below, the object B16 may be described as an "audio output function object".

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

Objects B18 and B19 are objects relating to the toilet cleaning function. The object B18 is an object for cleaning the toilet bowl 7 (for example, the bowl portion 8) of the toilet seat device 2. FIG. The object B19 is an object for cleaning the toilet bowl 7 (for example, the bowl portion 8) of the toilet seat device 2 in a predetermined manner. Below, the objects B18 and B19 may be collectively referred to as "toilet cleaning function object".

Object B20 is an object relating to the deodorizing function. The object B20 is an object for causing the toilet seat device 2 to perform the deodorizing function. Below, object B20 may be described as a "deodorizing function object."

The operation device 10B performs processing for executing a function corresponding to the selected object according to the user's contact (selection) to each of the objects B1 to B20 displayed on the display unit 13. FIG. For example, when the operation device 10B detects that the user has touched the object B1 displayed on the display unit 13, the operation device 10B transmits to the toilet seat device 2 a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to start washing the private parts. When the operation device 10B detects that the user has touched the object B8 displayed on the display unit 13, the operation device 10B transmits a signal to the toilet seat device 2 to stop the control being executed.

Here, the operation device 10B, based on the relevance between the first contacted object (hereinafter also referred to as "first object") and the next contacted object after the first object (hereinafter also referred to as "second object") , to determine whether the operation by the user is abnormal. In this way, the operation device 10B can be used based on the relationship between the first object corresponding to a certain contact (first contact) and the second object corresponding to the next contact (second contact). It is determined whether the operation by a person is abnormal. This point will be described below.

In the example of FIG. 9, the operation device 10B detects the user's contact with the object B1 (step S41). In this case, the operation device 10B sends a signal for causing the toilet seat device 2 to start washing the private parts in response to the user's contact (first contact) with the object B1, which is the private parts washing function object. Send to

Then, the operating device 10B detects the user's contact with the object B11 (step S42). The operation device 10B determines whether the user's operation is abnormal according to the user's contact (second contact) with the object B11, which is the cleaning function object.

When the object B1 is the first object and the object B11 is the second object, the operation device 10B determines whether the operation by the user is abnormal based on the relationship between the first object and the second object. (hereinafter also referred to as “abnormality determination”). For example, the controller device 10B performs abnormality determination using information (hereinafter also referred to as "determination information") stored in the storage unit 14B (see FIG. 10).

For example, the determination information may include list information indicating whether the relationship is abnormal for each correspondence between the first object and the second object. The determination information includes information indicating that the relationship is normal when the first object is the private parts washing function object and the second object is the private parts washing auxiliary function object. Further, the determination information includes information indicating that the relationship is normal when the first object is the cleansing function object and the second object is the stop function object. The determination information includes information indicating that the relationship is normal when the first object is the cleansing function object and the second object is the drying function object.

The judgment information also includes information indicating that the relationship between the first object is the private parts cleaning function object and the second object is the temperature setting function object is normal. The determination information includes information indicating that the relationship is normal when the first object is the cleansing function object and the second object is the audio output function object. The determination information includes information indicating that the relationship is normal when the first object is the cleansing function object and the second object is the language selection function object. The determination information includes information indicating that the relationship is normal when the first object is the private parts cleaning function object and the second object is the toilet bowl cleaning function object. The determination information includes information indicating that the relationship is normal when the first object is the cleansing function object and the second object is the deodorizing function object.

Further, the determination information includes information indicating that the relationship between the first object is the private parts cleaning function object and the second object is the toilet seat opening/closing function object is abnormal. The determination information includes information indicating that the relationship is abnormal when the first object is the private parts cleaning function object and the second object is the cleaning function object. It should be noted that whether or not the relationship between the first object and the second object is abnormal is merely an example, and various settings may be made depending on the application and function.

In the example of FIG. 9, the operating device 10B determines that the relation is abnormal if the first object is the cleaning function object and the second object is the cleaning function object in the determination information. is included, it is determined that the user's operation is abnormal (step S43). Therefore, the operation device 10B transmits a signal to the toilet seat device 2 to stop the local cleansing that is being performed by the toilet seat device 2 (step S44). In this manner, the operation device 10B transmits to the toilet seat device 2 a signal for stopping the local cleansing that is being performed by the toilet seat device 2, instead of a signal for executing the cleaning function.

In this way, the operation device 10B determines whether or not the user's operation is abnormal based on the relationship between the objects touched by the user. Even in this case, execution can be stopped immediately. Thereby, the operating device 10B can increase the possibility of stopping the control being executed when the visually impaired person wants to stop the control being executed.

Note that although the example of FIG. 9 shows an example of determining abnormality based on one operation of the second object by the user, the operation device 10B may determine abnormality in various manners. For example, when an object having an abnormal relationship with the private parts washing function object is selected a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) or more during the execution of water discharge after the selection of the private parts washing function object, the operation device 10B may perform a function to stop the Also, in the example of FIG. 9, the relationship between the private parts cleaning function object and other objects has been described as an example, but the operating device 10B performs abnormality determination based on the relationship between objects other than the private parts cleaning function object. may

Further, when the relationship between the first object and the second object is normal, the operation device 10B executes the corresponding process based on the second object. For example, when the stop function object or the drying function object is selected during water discharge after the private parts washing function object is selected, the operation device 10B stops water discharge and executes the corresponding process.

Further, the operation device 10B can select the private parts washing auxiliary function object, the temperature setting function object, the voice output function object, the language selection function object, the toilet bowl washing function object, and the deodorizing function object during the execution of water discharge after the selection of the private parts washing function object. If either one is selected, the corresponding process is executed while water spouting is maintained.

Also, the operation device 10B may change the display mode based on the relationship between the objects. For example, the operating device 10B does not have to display the toilet seat opening/closing function object and the cleaning function object during water discharge after the private parts washing function object is selected.

In the example of FIG. 9, the operation device 10B determines whether or not the user's operation is abnormal based on the relationship between the objects that the user touches. Based on this, it may be determined whether the operation is abnormal. For example, the operating device 10B may determine that the operation is abnormal when the user touches the same position continuously.

<10. Functional Configuration of Operating Device>
Next, the configuration of the controller device 10B that executes information processing according to the third embodiment will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of an operating device according to the third embodiment;

As shown in FIG. 10 , the operation device 10B has a communication section 11, an input section 12, a display section 13, a storage section 14B, a control section 15B, a contact detection section 16, and a frame section .

The storage unit 14B is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory device such as a RAM or flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. The storage unit 14B stores information used for abnormality determination. The storage unit 14B stores the determination information described with reference to FIG. For example, the storage unit 14B stores list information indicating whether the relationship is abnormal for each correspondence between the first object and the second object.

The control unit 15B has an acquisition unit 151, a determination unit 152B, a generation unit 153, and a transmission unit 154.

The determination unit 152B makes various determinations in the same manner as the determination unit 152 shown in FIG. For example, the determination unit 152B detects a first contact on the display unit 13 by the user detected by the contact detection unit 16, and a contact on the display unit 13 by the user detected by the contact detection unit 16 after the first contact. with the second contact. The determination unit 152B determines the relationship between the first contact with the first object displayed on the display unit 13 by the user and the second contact. The determination unit 152B determines the relationship between the first object and the second object based on the first contact and the second contact by the user on the second object displayed on the display unit 13 . The determination unit 152B determines whether the user's operation is abnormal based on the relationship between the first object and the second object.

The transmission unit 154 transmits a signal for stopping the control being executed by the toilet seat device 2 when it is determined that the operation by the user is abnormal based on the relationship determined by the determination unit 152B.

<11. Specific Operation of Operating Device>
Next, specific operations of the operating device 10B will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. FIG. 11 and 12 are flowcharts showing an example of the procedure of processing executed by the operating device according to the third embodiment.

In the example shown in FIG. 11, the contact detection unit 16 of the operating device 10B detects the first contact by the user (step S51). The operation device 10B changes the display screen by the control section 15B (step S52). For example, the operation device 10B changes the display of the display unit 13 according to the first contact. Note that the operation device 10B does not have to perform the processing of step S52 when the display is not changed according to the first contact.

In the operating device 10B, the contact detection unit 16 detects the second contact by the user (step S53). Then, the operating device 10B executes stop determination processing based on the first contact in step S51 and the second contact in step S53 (step S60). The operating device 10B executes stop determination processing as shown in FIG.

The operating device 10B determines whether the second contact is related to stop control (step S61). When determining that the second contact is not related to the stop control (step S61: No), the operating device 10B determines the relationship between the first contact and the second contact (step S62). If the relationship between the first contact and the second contact is not abnormal (step S63: No), the operation device 10B ends the stop determination process. Note that, in this case, the operating device 10B may transmit a signal corresponding to the second contact to the toilet seat device 2 . For example, if the second contact is to select an object, the operating device 10B may send a signal to the toilet seat device 2 to cause control corresponding to the selected object.

On the other hand, when the relationship between the first contact and the second contact is abnormal (step S63: Yes), the operating device 10B transmits a stop control signal to the toilet seat device (step S64). Then, the controller device 10B ends the stop determination process. Further, when the operating device 10B determines that the second contact is related to stop control (step S61: Yes), it transmits a stop control signal to the toilet seat device 2 (step S64). Then, the controller device 10B ends the stop determination process.

<12. Other Device Configuration Examples>
Note that the device configuration is not limited to the above, and various configurations may be used. For example, the toilet seat device may be integral with the operating device. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing an example of another configuration of the toilet seat device. Note that the description of the same points as those in FIG. 4 will be omitted as appropriate.

As shown in FIG. 13, the toilet seat device 2A includes an operating device 10. As shown in FIG. For example, in the toilet seat device 2A, the operation device 10 is connected to the main body 3 so that information can be transmitted and received. For example, the operating device 10 may be connected to the main unit 3 by wire, or may be directly connected to the control unit 34 . In the toilet seat device 2</b>A, the operating device 10 may be arranged on the side of the seat portion 5 . Note that the operation device included in the toilet seat device 2A shown in FIG. 13 is not limited to the operation device 10, and may be an operation device such as the operation devices 10A and 10B described above. Moreover, the toilet system 1 described above may include a toilet seat device 2A instead of the toilet seat device 2 .

14 to 18 are described below as an example where the operation device 10 performs the processing shown in FIGS. 14 to 18, the processing shown in FIGS. operation device may perform.

<13. Display of operating device>
In the above example, the operation device 10 displays the operation screen, but the operation device 10 may display various screens. This point will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. FIG. FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing an example of a procedure of processing executed by the toilet system. Specifically, FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of processing executed by the toilet system 1 from when the user enters the room to when the operation screen is displayed. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transitions executed by the operating device. In FIG. 15, the operating devices 10-1 to 10-4 are explained according to the screen displayed on the operating device 10, but unless otherwise distinguished, they are simply referred to as the "operating device 10". do. The operation device 10-1 shown in FIG. 15 shows the state of the standby screen before detecting the entry of the user. The standby screen of operation device 10-1 may be in a state where nothing is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 14, when the toilet system 1 detects the entry (step S101: Yes), the display is changed to the welcome screen (step S102). For example, when the toilet seat device 2 detects that a user has entered the toilet room R (see FIG. 2), the toilet seat device 2 transmits information indicating the detection of the entry to the operation device 10 . As long as it is possible to detect entry into the room, the detection may be performed by any means. The operation device 10 may detect entry into the room. may

The operation device 10 that has acquired the information indicating the detection of entry into the room changes the display to the welcome screen. In the example of FIG. 15, the operation device 10 causes the display to transition from the standby screen of the operation device 10-1 to the welcome screen of the operation device 10-2. The welcome screen of operation device 10-2 includes predetermined information such as "Welcome XX Toilet". For example, the toilet system 1 may output a predetermined voice such as "Welcome to the XX toilet" when displaying the welcome screen.

If the toilet system 1 does not detect entry (step S101: No), it repeats the process of step S101. The operation device 10 continues the state of the standby screen of the operation device 10-1.

After displaying the welcome screen, the toilet system 1 changes the display to the lock screen (step S103). The operation device 10 displaying the welcome screen changes the display to the lock screen after a predetermined time (for example, an arbitrary time such as 5 seconds or 10 seconds) has elapsed since the welcome screen was displayed. In the example of FIG. 15, the operation device 10 causes the display to transition from the welcome screen of the operation device 10-2 to the lock screen of the operation device 10-3. The lock screen of the operation device 10-3 includes predetermined information such as "Let's try" and "Unlock".

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

When the toilet system 1 detects unlocking (step S104: Yes), the display is changed to the operation screen (step S105). In the example of FIG. 15, the operation device 10 causes the display to transition from the lock screen of the operation device 10-3 to the operation screen of the operation device 10-4. For example, the operation device 10 displays an operation screen including a first area where objects are arranged and a second area where no objects are arranged. For example, the image display screen in the operation screen may or may not be operable. When the toilet system 1 does not detect unlocking (step S104: No), the process of step S103 is repeated. The operation device 10 continues the state of the lock screen of the operation device 10-3.

For example, the toilet system 1 may accept unlocking according to various aspects. For example, the toilet system 1 displays on the operation device 10 a lock object that is released by one of seven types of touch operations (tap, double tap, long tap, drag, swipe, flick, pinch), and displays the displayed lock object. You may accept unlocking by . Further, the toilet system 1 may accept unlocking by a user's voice instruction. Also, the toilet system 1 may detect the seating on the toilet seat device 2 as unlocking. Note that the unlocking described above is an example, and the unlocking may be performed by any means. Other examples of unlocking will be detailed later.

In the example of FIG. 15, the screen transition from the user entering the room to the display of the operation screen is illustrated. good too.

For example, after the operation screen is displayed, the operation device 10 transitions the display from the operation screen to a predetermined screen (thank you screen) when it is detected that the user has left the room. The thank you screen may include predetermined information such as "Thank you". Further, the toilet system 1 may output a predetermined voice such as "Thank you for using the XX toilet" when displaying the thank you screen.

For example, when it is detected that the user is no longer seated, the operating device 10 may display a thank-you screen indicating that the user is leaving the room. For example, the operation device 10 may display a thank-you screen when a user's operation on the door is detected by a toilet door sensor or the like.

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

<14. Operation example of function explanation>
The operation device 10 may display a moving image or the like explaining the function of the object. This point will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of function explanation processing executed by the operating device.

In the example of FIG. 16, the operation device 10 displays an operation screen (step S201). For example, the operation device 10 displays the operation screen after the user unlocks.

As shown in FIG. 16, when the operation device 10 does not detect contact with the function explanation object (step S202: No), it determines whether or not a predetermined time has passed without the operation device 10 being used (step S203). For example, whether the operation device 10 has not been used for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds or 1 minute) since the operation screen was displayed or the operation device 10 was last used. determine what

If the operation device 10 determines that the predetermined time has passed without the operation device 10 being used (step S203: Yes), the operation device 10 displays a function explanation video (step S204). For example, when determining that a predetermined period of time has passed without the operation device 10 being used, the operation device 10 reproduces a moving image explaining the function of the object corresponding to the predetermined function explanation object. For example, when determining that a predetermined time has passed without the operation device 10 being used, the operation device 10 reproduces a moving image explaining the function of the object corresponding to the randomly selected function explanation object.

On the other hand, when the operation device 10 determines that the predetermined time has not passed without the operation device 10 being used (step S203: No), the process returns to step S202 and repeats the process.

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

Then, the operating device 10 determines whether or not another object has been contacted (step S205). If no other object is touched (step S205: No), the operation device 10 determines whether a predetermined period of time has passed since the function explanation object was touched (step S206). For example, the operation device 10 has passed a predetermined time (for example, the playback time of the function explanation video) from the time when the user touched one of the function explanation objects IO2 to IO4 or from the time when the function explanation video started to be displayed. determine whether

If the operation device 10 determines that the predetermined time has not passed since the contact with the function explanation object (step S206: No), the process returns to step S205 and repeats the process.

On the other hand, when the operating device 10 determines that the predetermined time has passed since the contact with the function explanation object (step S206: Yes), the display of the function explanation ends (step S207). If the controller device 10 determines that it has touched another object (step S205: Yes), it ends the display of the function description (step S207). After step S207, the operation device 10 returns to step S201 and repeats the process. Note that if there is no change in the display of the operation screen after step S207, the operation device 10 may return to step S202 and repeat the process.

<15. Example of unlocking>
The operation device 10 may allow the user to unlock in various ways. This point will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition in unlocking performed by the operation device.

As shown in FIG. 17, the operating device 10 may allow the user to perform a two-stage unlocking operation. Note that in FIG. 17, the operation devices 10-3, 10-31, and 10-4 are explained according to the screens displayed on the operation device 10. device 10”. The operation device 10-3 and the operation device 10-4 shown in FIG. 17 are similar to the operation device 10-3 and the operation device 10-4 shown in FIG.

A first lock screen is displayed on operation device 10-3 shown in FIG. The operation device 10 detects the user's contact with the area AR31 where the object OB31 is displayed (step S31).

As a result, the operation device 10 changes the screen (step S32). In the example of FIG. 17, the operation device 10 causes the display to transition from the first lock screen of the operation device 10-3 to the second lock screen of the operation device 10-31.

On the second lock screen of the operation device 10-31, an unlock object OB32 for confirming the unlocking operation by the user is arranged in an area AR32 of the display unit 13 which is different from the area AR31 of the display unit 13. be. In the display unit 13 of the operation device 10, the range of the area AR31 and the range of the area AR32 do not overlap. In the example of FIG. 17, the area AR32 in which the unlock object OB32 is arranged is arranged at the end of the display section 13 on the second lock screen of the operation device 10-31. Thereby, the operating device 10 can further reduce the possibility that a visually impaired person such as a blind person touches the operating device 10 and unintentionally releases the lock screen.

In addition, on the second lock screen of the operation device 10-31, character information indicating the unlocking method to the user, such as "Please touch the start button on the screen to unlock" is displayed. As a result, the operating device 10 can specifically notify the able-bodied person of the method of unlocking, thereby reducing the possibility that the able-bodied person cannot unlock the lock screen.

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

As a result, the operating device 10 is unlocked (step S34). For example, the operation device 10 makes screen transitions. In the example of FIG. 17, the operation device 10 causes the display to transition from the second lock screen of the operation device 10-31 to the operation screen of the operation device 10-4.

<16. Example of unlocking using other operations>
The operating device 10 may accept another operation by the user as unlocking. This point will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating another example of screen transition in unlocking performed by the operation device.

As shown in FIG. 18, the operating device 10 may accept language selection by the user as the unlocking operation. In FIG. 18, the operation devices 10-35, 10-36, and 10-4 are explained according to the screens displayed on the operation device 10, but unless they are specifically distinguished, they are simply referred to as "operation device 10”. The operating device 10-4 shown in FIG. 18 is similar to the operating device 10-4 shown in FIG. Note that the lock screen of operation device 10-35 shown in FIG. 18 (hereinafter also referred to as the “first lock screen”) is similar to the first lock screen of operation device 10-3 shown in FIG. They differ in some respects. For example, a language selection object OB7 shown in FIG. 18 is the same as the object OB7 in FIG. is an object.

A first lock screen is displayed on the operating device 10-35 shown in FIG. The operating device 10 detects the user's contact with the area AR35 where the object OB7 is displayed (step S35).

As a result, the operation device 10 displays selectable languages (step S36). In the example of FIG. 18, the operation device 10 changes the language selection screen (hereinafter also referred to as "second lock screen") of the operation device 10-36 from the first lock screen (first language selection screen) of the operation device 10-35. transition the display to . Note that operating device 10 displays language selection object OB36 without transitioning the display, thereby switching from the first lock screen (first language selection screen) of operating device 10-35 to the second language of operating device 10-36. 2 The display may be changed to the lock screen (second language selection screen).

On the second lock screen of the operation device 10-36, a language selection object OB36 for accepting selection of one language by the user is arranged in an area AR36 of the display unit 13 which is different from the area AR35 of the display unit 13. be. The language selection object OB36 includes a list of selectable languages such as "Japanese", "English" and "French". In the display unit 13 of the operation device 10, the range of the area AR35 and the range of the area AR36 do not overlap. As a result, the operating device 10 can accept the user's language selection operation as the unlocking operation. Therefore, it is possible for a visually impaired person such as a blind person to operate the operating device while suppressing a decrease in convenience for the able-bodied person. The possibility of unintentionally unlocking by touching 10 can be further reduced.

The operation device 10 detects the user's contact with the area AR36 where the language selection object OB36 is displayed (step S37). In the example of FIG. 17, the operating device 10 detects the user's touch on "English" in the area AR36 where the language selection object OB36 is displayed.

As a result, the operating device 10 is unlocked (step S38). For example, the operation device 10 transitions to a screen on which information is displayed in the selected language. In the example of FIG. 18, the operation device 10 causes the display to transition from the second lock screen of the operation device 10-36 to the operation screen of the operation device 10-4 written in English. In this way, the operating device 10 can accept the user's language selection operation in the same operation as the unlocking operation. If you want to stop, you can increase the possibility of stopping the control being executed. It should be noted that the above-described embodiments and modifications can be appropriately combined within a range that does not contradict the processing content.

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

R Toilet room 1 Toilet system 2 Toilet seat device 3 Main unit 31 Communication unit 32 Human body detection unit 33 Seating detection unit 34 Control unit 4 Toilet lid 5 Seating unit 6 Nozzle unit 7 Western-style toilet bowl (toilet bowl)
8 bowl portion 9 rim portion 10 operating device 11 communication portion 12 input portion 13 display portion 131 outer peripheral portion 14 storage portion 15 control portion 151 acquisition portion 152 determination portion 153 generation portion 154 transmission portion 16 contact detection portion 17 switch portion 18 frame portion

Claims (7)

An operation device installed in a toilet room equipped with a toilet seat device having a local washing function and for operating the toilet seat device,
The operating device is
a display unit that displays objects related to control instructions for the toilet seat device;
a contact detection unit that detects a user's contact with the display unit;
Transmission of transmitting a signal for operating the toilet seat device according to the control instruction associated with the object when the user's contact with the object displayed on the display unit is detected by the contact detection unit. Department and
with
A hidden object having a higher transparency than the object is arranged on the display unit in relation to a stop control instruction for stopping control by the toilet seat device,
The transmission unit
transmitting the signal for stopping the control being executed by the toilet seat device when the contact detection unit detects that the user touches an area in which the hidden object is arranged on the display unit; An operating device characterized by: The display unit
If the user's contact with a predetermined object other than a stop object related to a stop control instruction to stop control by the toilet seat device is detected by the contact detection unit before the hidden object is arranged, the hidden object is detected. 2. The operating device according to claim 1 , wherein an object is arranged. An operation device installed in a toilet room equipped with a toilet seat device having a local washing function and for operating the toilet seat device,
The operating device is
a display unit that displays objects related to control instructions for the toilet seat device;
a frame portion provided on the outer peripheral portion of the display portion;
a switch section provided on the frame section and capable of being pressed by a user;
a contact detection unit that detects contact of the user with the display unit;
Transmission of transmitting a signal for operating the toilet seat device according to the control instruction associated with the object when the user's contact with the object displayed on the display unit is detected by the contact detection unit. Department and
with
The transmission unit
An operation device, wherein the signal for stopping the control being executed by the toilet seat device is transmitted when the switch section is pressed by the user. An operation device installed in a toilet room equipped with a toilet seat device having a local washing function and for operating the toilet seat device,
The operating device is
a display unit that displays a plurality of objects related to control instructions for the toilet seat device;
a contact detection unit that detects a user's contact with the display unit;
a transmission unit configured to transmit a signal for operating the toilet seat device according to the control instruction associated with the object when the contact detection unit detects that the user touches the object displayed on the display unit; and,
A first contact of the user to the display unit detected by the contact detection unit, and a second contact of the user to the display unit detected by the contact detection unit after the first contact. a determination unit that determines the relationship between
with
The transmission unit
When it is determined that the user's operation is abnormal based on the relationship determined by the determination unit, the toilet seat device transmits the signal for stopping the control being executed. operating device. The determination unit is
5. The operating device according to claim 4 , wherein a relationship between said first contact with said first object displayed on said display unit by said user and said second contact is determined. The determination unit is
A relationship between the first object and the second object is determined based on the first contact and the second contact by the user to the second object displayed on the display unit. Item 6. The operating device according to item 5 . The determination unit is
7. The operating device according to claim 6 , wherein whether or not the user's operation is abnormal is determined based on the relationship between the first object and the second object.

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