JP7273704B2 - Controller device, mobile device, information processing system, protection device, method and program - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to a technique for acquiring worship information for holding a memorial service for the deceased via a network and outputting the worship information to a user.

Conventionally, there have been proposed various techniques and terminal devices for making it possible to visit temples and shrines or graves at home via a communication network (see Patent Literatures 1 to 8).

JP-A-11-112971 JP-A-2001-325380 JP-A-2002-063266 JP-A-2002-149858 JP 2002-175375 A JP 2006-293953 A JP 2008-097059 A Utility Model Registration No. 3166054

Conventionally, there have been proposed various technologies and terminal devices for making it possible to visit temples and shrines or graves at home via a communication network. However, the conventionally proposed devices are complicated and difficult for users who are unfamiliar with electronic devices and digital devices to understand how to manage and operate them.

In view of the above problems, an object of the present disclosure is to allow users who are unfamiliar with electronic devices and digital devices to operate a device that is easy to handle and to worship or visit a grave online.

An example of the present disclosure includes an operation unit for a system that acquires worship information for memorial services for the deceased via a network and outputs the worship information to a user, and a storage unit that stores the remains or ashes of the deceased. and a controller device.

In addition, another example of the present disclosure includes an operation unit for a system that acquires worship information for holding a memorial service for the deceased via a network and outputs the worship information to a user; and a storage unit for storing the mobile device.

Further, still another example of the present disclosure includes login information holding means for holding login information for logging into a service that distributes worship information for memorial services for the deceased, and operation reception for accepting a login instruction operation for the service. login means for receiving the login instruction operation and logging into the service using the login information; information acquisition means for acquiring the worship information from the logged-in service via a network; and output means for outputting worship information to a user.

The present disclosure can be grasped as an information processing device, a system, a method executed by a computer, or a program to be executed by a computer. The present disclosure can also be understood as recording such a program in a recording medium readable by a computer, other device, machine, or the like. Here, a computer-readable recording medium is a recording medium that stores information such as data and programs by electrical, magnetic, optical, mechanical or chemical action and can be read by a computer or the like. say.

According to the technology according to the present disclosure, it is possible to worship or visit a grave online by operating a device that is easy to handle even for users who are unfamiliar with electronic devices and digital devices.

1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a system according to a first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the external configuration of the remote control unit of the controller device according to the first embodiment in use. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the external configuration of the pedestal portion of the controller device according to the first embodiment; FIG. 3 is a rear view showing the external configuration of the controller device according to the first embodiment in the housed state; FIG. 2 is a side view showing the external configuration of the controller device according to the first embodiment in the housed state; It is a top view which shows the structure for installing a plate-shaped principal image and a mortuary tablet in the Buddhist altar part which concerns on 1st embodiment. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of a cremated remains/ash case according to a first embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows the outline of the functional structure of the system which concerns on 1st embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the external configuration of the remote control unit of the controller device according to the second embodiment when in use. FIG. 10 is a front view showing the external configuration of the controller device according to the second embodiment in the housed state; FIG. 10 is a side view showing the external configuration of the controller device according to the second embodiment in the housed state; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an outline of the functional configuration of a system according to the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of a mobile device according to the third embodiment and its modification; It is a figure which shows the protection apparatus which protects an information processing apparatus and an information processing apparatus. It is a figure which shows the protection apparatus which protects an information processing apparatus and an information processing apparatus. It is a trihedral view showing the structure of the inner box of the storage box according to the embodiment. It is a trihedral view showing the structure of the outer box of the storage box according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing Example 1 of a lid provided on an outer box; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing Example 2 of the lid provided on the outer box; It is a figure which shows the variation of an inner box.

Hereinafter, embodiments of a controller device, a mobile device, an information processing system, a method, and a program according to the present disclosure will be described based on the drawings. However, the embodiments described below are illustrative of the embodiments, and do not limit the controller device, information processing system, method, and program according to the present disclosure to the specific configurations described below. For implementation, a specific configuration may be appropriately adopted according to the mode of implementation, and various improvements and modifications may be made.

In the present embodiment, the controller device, mobile device, information processing system, method, and program according to the present disclosure are implemented in an online worship system for enabling people to visit temples and shrines or visit graves at home via the Internet. An embodiment will be described. However, the controller device, mobile device, information processing system, method, and program according to the present disclosure acquire worship information for memorializing the deceased via a network, and the technology for outputting the worship information to the user. It can be widely used, and the application target of the present disclosure is not limited to the example shown in this embodiment.

[First embodiment]
<System configuration>
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a system according to this embodiment. The system according to the present embodiment is a system that acquires worship information for memorial services for the deceased via a network and outputs the worship information to a user. It includes a worship information distribution server 1 and a controller device 3a.

The worship information distribution server 1 is a device for providing a service for distributing worship information, managed by temples, shrines, companies, etc. that provide online worship services. , RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, EEPROM (Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory), HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or other storage device 14, communication unit 15, output device 16, and the like. In order to simplify the explanation, the figure shows the worship information distribution server 1 as a single computer. Using cloud technology or the like, an online worship service is provided to users by being executed by a device installed in a remote location or by a plurality of devices installed in a distributed manner. However, the configuration of the worship information distribution server 1 is not limited to the example in this embodiment.

The controller device 3a is operated by a user to log in to various services, acquire information, and output the acquired information to the user. 35, an input device 36, an output device 37, and the like. Note that, in the present embodiment, a part or all of the functions of the controller device 3a may be executed by a plurality of devices. In this embodiment, the functions of the controller device 3a are mainly assigned to the remote controller 3.1a. Further, the communication means, hardware configuration, and the like of the controller device 3a that can employ the method according to the present embodiment are not limited to those illustrated in the present embodiment. The controller device 3a may communicate with the worship information distribution server 1 by connecting to the Internet via a local network, or may communicate with the worship information distribution server 1 by connecting to the Internet via a mobile phone network. It may communicate with the server 1 .

An application for using the system according to the present embodiment is pre-downloaded and installed in the controller device 3a. The application can perform account creation, login, logout, setting, etc. for the worship information distribution server 1 via the network, and can receive online worship services.

Also, the worship information distribution server 1 and the controller device 3a can communicate with a plurality of cloud services on the Internet that provide various services to users. Although illustration of cloud services other than the worship information distribution server 1 is omitted in FIG. distributed using technology. These cloud services include, for example, various SNSs, paid web services, net banking, and other services provided via networks. , is not limited to the cloud services exemplified in this disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the external configuration of the remote control unit 3.1a of the controller device 3a according to the present embodiment when in use. Also, FIG. 3 is a front view showing the external configuration of the base portion 3.2a of the controller device 3a according to the first embodiment. 4 and 5 are a rear view and a side view showing the external configuration of the controller device 3a according to this embodiment in the stored state. The controller device 3a according to the present embodiment includes a remote control section 3.1a and a base section 3.2a.

The pedestal portion 3.2a has a posthumous name display portion 51 on which a posthumous posthumous name is written, and a placement portion 52 on which the remote control portion 3.1a can be placed. In this embodiment, the posthumous posthumous posthumous name display portion 51 is detachably installed in a concave portion provided on the pedestal. The pedestal 3.2a can be arranged, for example, in the vicinity of the user's television device. A partition plate may be provided between the posthumous name display portion 51 and the placement portion 52 in the pedestal portion 3.2a. In addition, in the present embodiment, the command name display portion 51 displays the name of the warlage portion 3.2a from the front and displays the name of the war in a position where visible, and the placement portion 52, the user is in front of the pedestal portion 3.2a. The remote control unit 3.1a placed on the placement unit 52 is provided at a position such that it is hidden by the posthumous name display unit 51 when viewed from above.

When not in use, the remote control unit 3.1a is placed on the pedestal portion 3.2a in a housed state, and when in use, it is removed from the pedestal portion 3.2a and placed in a used state. The remote control unit 3.1a is approximately the same size as the remote control unit of a mobile phone or a television set. A door portion 53 is provided, and a door fixing mechanism 54 (fitting concave and convex portions may be used, or a magnet or the like may be used) for opening the door portion 53 when a force is applied by the user. ) is provided. Furthermore, a slide-type cover 55 having a mechanism for sliding up and down by means of grooves, rails, etc. (not shown) is provided at the bottom of the remote controller 3.1a.

In the upper part of the remote control part 3.1a, inside the door part 53, a Buddhist altar part 69 that becomes a miniature Buddhist altar by installing a plate-like principal image 56 and/or a plate-like mortuary tablet 57 is installed. By opening the part 53, the Buddhist altar part 69 is exposed to the user. In other words, the upper part of the remote control unit 3.1a according to this embodiment functions as a Buddhist altar installed in the user's home. The miniature of the Buddhist altar may be elaborate or deformed. When the miniature of the Buddhist altar is elaborated, in addition to the principal image 56 and the mortuary tablet 57, miniatures such as a flower stand, an incense burner, a fire stand, a tea kettle, and a Buddhist rice bowl are installed. Further, the Buddhist altar section 69 is provided with a speaker 58 for outputting voice data of sutra recitation, which will be described later.

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing an installation plate 70 for installing the plate-like principal image 56 and the mortuary tablet 57 on the Buddhist altar section 69 according to this embodiment. The installation plate 70 is provided with a plurality of slots 59 (10 slots in the example shown in the figure) of a predetermined standard into which a plate-like member can be inserted and installed. By inserting the plate-shaped principal image 56 and the mortuary tablet 57 into the slot 59 of the user, the principal image 56 and the mortuary tablet 57 can be installed on the user's personal altar. That is, in this embodiment, the mortuary tablet installed in the Buddhist altar part 69 is a plate-like member having a shape that can be inserted into a slot of a predetermined standard. In this embodiment, a principal image 56 is installed in the center, and mortuary tablets 57 are installed on the left and right sides of the principal image 56 . In addition, the user can add or remove a mortuary tablet to or from an arbitrary slot 59 among these multiple slots 59 .

In the lower part of the remote control unit 3.1a, inside the cover part 55, an operation part 60 including a plurality of buttons like a remote control of a television device is arranged. is exposed to the user.

Further, on the side of the remote control unit 3.1a, a plurality of storage units 61 having a size capable of inserting a USB Type-A connector are prepared. The storage unit 61 stores the remains or ashes of the deceased. In this embodiment, cremated remains or ashes (which may be ashes or may be solidified into a predetermined shape (for example, a pallet with a height of about 3 mm and a diameter of about 6 mm) by means of compression or the like) are stored. A cremated remains/ashes case 62 having a size about the size of a USB Type-A connector is inserted into the storage portion 61 . Further, in this embodiment, the storage portion 61 is provided with a cover 63 to prevent the cremated remains/ashes case 62 from coming off and prevent foreign objects from entering the cremated remains/ashes case 62 . One end of the cover 63 is attached to the storage section 61, so that the cover 63 does not come off from the controller device 3a even in the open state.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an outline of the cremated remains/ashes case 62 according to the present embodiment. The cremated remains/ashes case 62 includes a box portion 64 which has a cubic shape and is open on one side so that the cremated remains or ashes can be stored, and an opening for closing the opening of the box portion 64. and a lid portion 65 . A tape 66 is attached to the lid portion 65, and the tape 66 is provided with information capable of identifying the deceased person related to the stored cremated remains/ashes by color or characters. Also, the user can easily remove the lid from the box by pulling the tape 66 . In this embodiment, after the ashes or ashes are stored in the box portion 64 and sealed with the lid portion 65, the ashes/ashes case 62 consisting of the box portion 64 and the lid portion 65 is placed on the side of the remote control portion 3.1a. It is housed in the housing portion 61 . However, various means may be employed for storing the cremated remains or ashes.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an outline of the functional configuration of the system according to this embodiment. In the worship information distribution server 1, a program recorded in the storage device 14 is read out to the RAM 13 and executed by the CPU 11, and each hardware provided in the worship information distribution server 1 is controlled. A database 21 that manages each login information and worship information, a user authentication unit 22 that accepts a login request from the controller device 3a and performs user authentication, and a logged-in user who has an access right to the controller device 3a. It functions as a device including a data transmission unit 23 that reads out attached worship information and the like from the database 21 and transmits the information. In this embodiment, each function of the worship information distribution server 1 is executed by the CPU 11, which is a general-purpose processor, but some or all of these functions may be executed by one or more dedicated processors. good.

In the controller device 3a, a program recorded in the storage device 34 is read out to the RAM 33, executed by the CPU 31, and each hardware provided in the controller device 3a is controlled. , an operation reception unit 42 , a login unit 43 , an information acquisition unit 44 and an output unit 45 . In this embodiment, each function of the controller device 3a is executed by the CPU 31, which is a general-purpose processor, but some or all of these functions may be executed by one or more dedicated processors.

The login information holding unit 41 holds, for each cloud service, login information for logging into a plurality of cloud services (including the worship information distribution server 1) that can be used by the user of the controller device 3a. In addition to the user ID and password, other information such as an access token may be used as the login information for authenticating the user.

The operation reception unit 42 receives a login instruction operation to a plurality of cloud services (including the worship information distribution server 1) via the operation unit 60. FIG. In the controller device 3a according to this embodiment, the operation unit 60 has a plurality of physical buttons, and each of the plurality of physical buttons is associated with any cloud service available in the system according to this embodiment. It is That is, one physical button is associated with one cloud service, and even a user who is unfamiliar with operating digital devices can start using a desired service simply by pressing the corresponding button. . In the present embodiment, pressing a button associated with the worship information distribution server 1 among the plurality of buttons corresponds to a login instruction operation to the worship information distribution server 1 .

Upon receiving the login instruction operation, the login unit 43 uses the login information held by the login information holding unit 41 to log in to the cloud service related to the instruction operation. In the controller device 3a according to the present embodiment, when a login instruction operation is performed by pressing a physical button, the controller device 3a activates an application for using a cloud service corresponding to the pressed physical button, Send login information such as user ID/password or access token to the cloud service and perform login processing.

The information acquisition unit 44 acquires, via a network, information provided by a cloud service and to which a logged-in user has access rights. When the logged-in cloud service is the worship information distribution server 1, the acquired information is worship information such as temples, shrines, graves, information on the deceased, images, videos, and sutra reading sounds.

The output unit 45 outputs the acquired information to the external display device 9 (see FIG. 1) connected to the controller device 3a, the speaker 58, and the like. Specifically, the output unit 45 uses wireless or wired image data transmission means (eg, wired/wireless LAN, HDMI (registered trademark: High-Definition Multimedia Interface), composite output, etc.) to transmit image data to an external device. The data is output to the display device 9 to display information (for example, when the logged-in cloud service is the worship information distribution server 1, worship information). Note that part of the data to be output (for example, voice data of sutra reading) is not acquired from the server each time login is performed, but is stored in advance in the storage device 14 of the controller device 3a. It may be output.

[Second embodiment]
In the first embodiment described above, an embodiment in which a Buddhist altar is actually provided and the login instruction operation is the pressing of a physical button has been described. It is not limited to the example shown in the first embodiment.

In the second embodiment, the controller device 3b is provided with a plurality of built-in displays, a Buddhist altar display means for displaying a virtual Buddhist altar including an image of the principal image 56b and/or the mortuary tablet 57b on the built-in display, and a login instruction. button display means for displaying virtual buttons and the like for operation. The second embodiment will be described below, focusing on points different from the first embodiment. The description of the contents common to the contents described in the first embodiment (for example, the configuration as a computer and the functions for performing online worship) will be omitted.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the external configuration of the remote control unit 3.1b of the controller device 3b according to this embodiment when in use. 10 and 11 are a front view and a side view showing the external configuration of the controller device 3b according to this embodiment in the stored state. The controller device 3b according to this embodiment includes a remote control section 3.1b and a base section 3.2b.

The base portion 3.2b has a placement portion 52 on which the remote control portion 3.1b can be placed. The pedestal 3.2b can be arranged, for example, in the vicinity of the user's television device. As will be described later, the posthumous name is displayed on the display 68c of the remote control unit 3.1b in the retracted state when not in use. You don't have to.

When not in use, the remote control unit 3.1b is placed on the pedestal 3.2b in a retracted state, and when in use, it is removed from the pedestal 3.2b and put into use. The remote control unit 3.1b is approximately the same size as the remote control unit of a mobile phone or a television set, and has a mechanism (folding unit 67) that allows the remote control unit 3.1b to be folded in half using a hinge or the like. are doing. Hereinafter, of the remote control section 3.1b, the portion positioned above the folding portion 67 will be referred to as the upper portion, and the portion positioned below the folding portion 67 will be referred to as the lower portion. A state in which the folding part 67 is opened and the upper and lower displays 68a and 68b are exposed is a use state, and a folding part 67 is closed and the upper and lower displays 68a and 68b are hidden. It is in a stowed state.

In the upper part of the remote control unit 3.1b, a display 68a is provided in the portion that is folded inward in the stored state so that the user cannot see it in the stored state, and a display 68a is provided in the portion that is outside in the stored state so that the display 68a is in the stored state. Also provided are a display 68c that can be viewed by the user, and a speaker 58 for outputting voice data of sutra reading.

When the display 68a is exposed to the user in use, the display 68a displays an image of a Buddhist altar including the principal image 56b and/or the mortuary tablet 57b. In other words, the upper part of the remote control unit 3.1b according to this embodiment functions as a Buddhist altar installed in the user's home. The image of the Buddhist altar may be a photograph or a deformed image. The user configures a user-dedicated virtual Buddhist altar by setting the virtual Buddhist altar displayed on the display 68a so that a desired type of principal image image and a desired mortuary tablet image are displayed. can be done. The image of the principal image and the image of the mortuary tablet set by the user here may be obtained via a network and recorded in the storage device 14 of the controller device 3b, or obtained via a recording medium and stored in the controller device. It may be recorded in the storage device 14 of 3b.

The posthumous name of the deceased is displayed on the display 68c at least in the stored state. As a result, the appearance of the controller device 3b as a whole resembles a mortuary tablet, with the remote control unit 3.1b placed on the pedestal 3.2b. The posthumous name data displayed here may be obtained via a network and recorded in the storage device 14 of the controller device 3b, or may be obtained via a recording medium and stored in the storage device 14 of the controller device 3b. It may be recorded.

A touch panel display 68b is built in the lower portion of the remote control unit 3.1b. When the touch panel display 68b is exposed to the user in use, the touch panel display 68b displays a plurality of virtual buttons similar to the remote control of a television apparatus. is displayed. Each of the plurality of physical buttons is associated with any cloud service that can be used in the system according to the present embodiment, and one physical button is associated with one cloud service. It is similar to the embodiment. That is, in the controller device 3b according to this embodiment, the user can log in to the cloud service by pressing the virtual button displayed on the touch panel display 68b instead of the physical button.

The storage unit 61 provided on the side surface of the remote control unit 3.1b and the cremated remains/ash case 62 stored in the storage unit 61 are substantially the same as those of the remote control unit 3.1a described in the first embodiment. Therefore, the description is omitted.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an outline of the functional configuration of the system according to this embodiment. In the controller device 3b, a program recorded in the storage device 34 is read out to the RAM 33, executed by the CPU 31, and each hardware provided in the controller device 3b is controlled. , an operation reception unit 42 , a login unit 43 , an information acquisition unit 44 , an output unit 45 , a Buddhist altar display unit 46 and a button display unit 47 . In this embodiment, each function of the controller device 3b is executed by the CPU 31, which is a general-purpose processor, but some or all of these functions may be executed by one or more dedicated processors.

The Buddhist altar display unit 46 causes the built-in display 68a to display a virtual Buddhist altar including an image of the principal image 56b and/or the mortuary tablet 57b. Further, the button display unit 47 causes the built-in display 68b to display the operation unit 60b including a virtual button for instructing login operation. Functions other than the Buddhist altar display section 46 and the button display section 47 are substantially the same as those described in the first embodiment, so description thereof will be omitted.

[variation]
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, the remote control units 3.1a and 3.1b of the controller device 3a or 3b have a login function to the server, a data acquisition function, and an output function to the external display device 9. Although an example including all of the above has been described, these functions may be shared between the remote control unit and the base unit. For example, the controller device according to the present disclosure may be configured as a pedestal having a server login function, a data acquisition function, and an output function to the external display device 9, and a remote controller for simply operating the pedestal. . In this case, the remote controller uses means such as infrared rays or short-range wireless communication to give instructions to the base.

Also, an AC adapter or a battery may be used as the power supply for the controller device. Further, for example, the remote controller may be battery-driven by a rechargeable battery and the base may be driven by an external power source so that the rechargeable battery of the remote controller can be charged from the base.

Various materials, such as carbon fiber, synthetic resin, poly material, tempered glass, silicon, wood, and paper, may be employed for each part that constitutes the controller device.

In addition, in this embodiment, various data such as applications installed in the controller device and temples and graves to be visited, information on the deceased, worship information such as images, videos, and sutra readings can be downloaded via the Internet. However, for some or all of these data, shrines and temples and management and operating companies provide users with content specialized for individual memorial service content (for example, sutra reading voice suitable for memorial service content) data) may be recorded on a recording medium (eg, mass storage disk, USB memory, etc.) and provided to the user. In this case, the controller device may further have a function (disk drive, USB connector, etc.) for reading these recording media, or by connecting to an external device capable of reading the recording media, Recorded data may be acquired. By doing so, even if there is no Internet connection environment, the user can still hold a memorial service for the deceased using the controller device while staying at home.
[Third embodiment]
<System configuration>

The system according to the third embodiment is a system that acquires worshiping information for memorial services for the deceased via a network and outputs the worshiping information to the user, and is connected via a network such as the Internet or a wide area network. It includes a worship information distribution server 1 (see FIG. 1) and a mobile device 101 (see FIG. 13(a)).

FIG. 13(a) is an upper exploded perspective view illustrating the mobile device 101 used in this system.
In FIG. 13A, the mobile device 101 is a so-called smart phone, which has a transparent touch panel 103 on the surface of a case 102 and a liquid crystal display device 104 for displaying images on the back side of the touch panel 103 .

The touch panel 103 is an operation unit for a system that acquires worship information for holding a memorial service for the deceased via a network and outputs the worship information to the user.
Further, the touch panel 103 is an operation unit for a system for outputting to the user the worship information from the worship information distribution server 1 for holding a memorial service for the deceased.

The liquid crystal display device 104 is a built-in display. The control circuit of the mobile device 101 serves as Buddhist altar display means for causing the liquid crystal display device 104 to display a virtual Buddhist altar including the principal image and/or memorial tablets.

A speaker 105 is provided on the upper surface of the case 102 , and a microphone (not shown) is provided on the lower surface of the case 102 .

The worship information includes at least voice data of sutra recitation. The speaker 105 serves as output means for outputting a voice based on the voice data of the sutra recitation to the user.
The memory of the mobile device 101 serves as login information holding means for holding login information for logging in to the worship information distribution server 1 that distributes the worship information.

The control circuit of the mobile device 101 serves as login means for logging into the service of the worship information distribution server 1 using the login information.
Also, the control circuit of the mobile device 101 serves as an operation receiving means for receiving a login instruction operation to the service via the touch panel 103 .

Further, the control circuit of the mobile device 101 serves as information acquisition means for acquiring the worship information from the logged-in service via the network.
The control circuit and communication unit of the mobile device 101 serve as output means for outputting the worship information to a connected external display (external display device 9, see FIG. 1).

<Structure of mobile device>
Two storage portions 111 and 112 are formed on the upper end surface of the case 101 . Each of the storage units 111 and 112 has a size to which a USB Type-A connector can be inserted.

The storage portion 111 on the left side of the upper end surface stores the cremated remains or ashes of the deceased. In the third embodiment, ashes or cremated remains (ashes may be left as they are, or may be solidified into a predetermined shape (for example, a pallet with a height of about 3 mm and a diameter of about 6 mm) by means of compression, etc.) A cremated remains/ashes case 121 of about the size of a USB Type-A connector in which is stored is inserted into the storage portion 111 .

Further, in the third embodiment, a cover 131 is attached to the storage portion 111 in order to prevent the cremated remains/ashes case 121 from falling off and foreign objects to enter the storage portion 111 . The cover 131 is provided with a fitting portion 142 that fits into the opening of the storage portion 111 on the lower surface of the cover portion 141 having an outer diameter larger than that of the storage portion 111 .

The cremated remains/ashes case 121 includes a box portion 123 which has a cubic shape and is open on one side so that cremated remains or ashes can be stored, and a box portion 123 for closing the opening. and a lid portion 125 . A tape 127 is attached to the lid portion 125, and the tape 127 is provided with information capable of identifying the deceased person related to the stored cremated remains/ashes by color or characters. Further, the user can easily remove the lid portion 125 from the box portion 123 by pulling the tape 127 . In the third embodiment, after the ashes or ashes are stored in the box portion 123 and sealed with the lid portion 125, the ashes/ashes case 121 consisting of the box portion 123 and the lid portion 125 is used to store the mobile device 101. Stored in section 111 . However, various means may be adopted as means for storing cremated remains or ashes.

A storage unit 112 in the center of the upper end surface stores a small mortuary tablet of the deceased and/or a small principal image (for example, the principal image of each denomination head temple, a statue of Christ, a statue of Mary). In a third embodiment, an mortuary tablet/honzon case 122 of about the size of a USB Type-A connector in which the mortuary tablet and/or the honzon is stored is inserted into the storage section 112 .

In the third embodiment, a cover 132 is attached to the storage section 112 to prevent the mortuary tablet/honzon case 122 from falling off and to prevent foreign objects from entering the storage section 112 . The cover 132 is provided with a fitting portion 152 that fits into the opening of the storage portion 112 on the lower surface of the cover portion 151 having an outer diameter larger than that of the storage portion 112 .

The mortuary tablet/principal image case 122 includes a box portion 124 which has a cubic shape and is open on one side so that the mortuary tablet and/or the principal image can be stored, and a box portion 124 for closing the opening. and a lid portion 126 . A tape 128 is attached to the lid portion 126, and the tape 128 is provided with information that can identify the deceased person associated with the mortuary tablet and/or the principal image of the person who resided there by color or characters. Also, the user can easily remove the lid portion 126 from the box portion 124 by pulling the tape 128 . In the third embodiment, after the mortuary tablet and/or the principal image are stored in the box portion 124 and sealed with the lid portion 126, the mortuary tablet/honzon case 122 consisting of the box portion 124 and the lid portion 126 is stored in the mobile device 101. It is housed in the section 112 . However, various means may be adopted as storage means for the mortuary tablet and/or the principal image.

<Structure and action>
Summarizing the configuration and operation of such a third embodiment, the mobile device 101 acquires worship information for memorial services for the deceased via a network, and outputs the worship information to the user. and an operation unit (touch panel 103) for the operation and a storage unit 111 for storing the remains or ashes of the deceased person.

The mobile device 101 acquires worship information for memorializing the deceased via a network, and stores an operation unit (touch panel 103) for a system that outputs the worship information to the user, and a principal image and/or a mortuary tablet. and a storage unit 112 .

The mobile device 101 has an operation unit (touch panel 103) and a built-in display (liquid crystal display device 104) for a system that acquires worship information for memorializing the deceased via a network and outputs the worship information to the user. and a Buddhist altar display means (control circuit of the mobile device 101) for displaying a virtual Buddhist altar including the principal image and/or the mortuary tablet on the built-in display.

The mobile device 101 includes an operation unit (touch panel 103) for a system for outputting worship information for the deceased to the user, and the worship information includes at least voice data of sutra reading. and an output means (speaker 105) for outputting the based voice to the user.

The mobile device 101 includes login information holding means (memory of the mobile device 101) for holding login information for logging into the service that distributes the worship information, and login means (mobile device) for logging into the service using the login information. control circuit of the device 101), operation reception means for receiving a login instruction operation to the service via the operation unit (touch panel 103), and information acquisition for acquiring the worship information from the logged-in service via a network. means (a control circuit of the mobile device 101).

The mobile device 101 further comprises output means (control circuit and communication unit of the mobile device 101) for outputting the worship information to a connected external display (external display device 9, see FIG. 1).

According to the mobile device 101 of the third embodiment described above, even a user who is unfamiliar with electronic devices or digital devices can easily operate the device to worship or visit a grave online. It can be used as a portable Buddhist altar.

Incidentally, it is also possible to powder or solidify cremated remains/ashes and directly store them in the storage section 111, and to store the mortuary tablet and the principal image in the storage section 112 in a size that fits in the storage section 112.例文帳に追加

Further, in the third embodiment, the left storage unit 111 stores cremated remains/ashes and the right storage unit 112 stores mortuary tablets/principal images, but the combination of the storage unit and the items to be stored is not limited to this. For example, various applications are possible, such as storing an mortuary tablet/principal image in the storage unit 111 on the left side and storing cremated remains/ashes in the storage unit 112 on the right side.

Ashes, cremated ashes, mortuary tablets, and principal images are made into the desired shape with various adhesives such as urethane resin and silicone, various coating agents, etc., and are solidified and stored in the storage unit. It is also possible to

Further, the shapes of the covers 131 and 132, the ashes/ashes case 121, and the mortuary tablet/honzon case 122 are not limited to the example shown in FIG.
In the mobile device 101, both the storage unit 111 for storing the cremated remains/ashes and the storage unit 112 for the mortuary tablet/honzon are provided, but either one of the storage units may be provided.

[Modification of the third embodiment]
<System configuration>
A system according to a modification of the third embodiment is a system that acquires worship information for memorial services for the deceased via a network and outputs the worship information to a user. It includes a worship information distribution server 1 (see FIG. 1) and a mobile device 201 (see FIG. 13(b)) connected via the Internet.

FIG. 13(b) is an upper exploded perspective view illustrating the mobile device 201 used in this system.
In FIG. 13B, the mobile device 201 is a so-called smart phone, which has a transparent touch panel 203 on the surface of a case 202 and a liquid crystal display device 204 for displaying images on the back side.

A speaker 205 is provided on the upper surface of the case 202 , and a microphone (not shown) is provided on the lower surface of the case 202 .

<Structure of mobile device>
One storage portion 211 is formed in the upper end surface of the case 101 .
The storage unit 211 stores the remains or ashes of the deceased and a small mortuary tablet and/or a small principal image of the deceased (for example, the principal image of each denomination head temple, a statue of Christ, and a statue of Mary) at the same time.

Also, in the third embodiment, a storage set 206 is attached to the storage section 211 . The storage set 206 is provided with a cover 231 to prevent foreign objects from entering the storage section 211 .

In this modified example, the size of the storage unit 211 and the storage set 206 is up to about twice the size that the USB Type-A connector can be inserted, depending on the number of pillars (up to 4 pillars) of the deceased to be stored. , various sizes of the storage unit 211 and the storage set 206 can be applied according to the conditions.

The cover 231 is formed to have an outer diameter larger than that of the storage portion 211 . A fitting portion 232 that fits into the opening of the storage portion 211 is provided on the lower surface of the cover portion 231 .
A frame portion 233 that is housed in the housing portion 211 is provided below the fitting portion 232 .

Inside the frame portion 233, the cremated remains/ashes case 221 and the mortuary tablet/honzon case 222 are superimposed on the front and back and attached by fitting. Therefore, the sizes of the cremated remains/ashes case 221 and the mortuary tablet/honzon case 222 are formed to fit the inner diameter of the frame portion 233 .

The cremated remains/ashes case 221 has a cubic shape and stores cremated remains or ashes.
The mortuary tablet/honzon case 222 has a cubic shape and accommodates the mortuary tablet and/or the principal image.
<Structure and action>
To summarize the configuration and operation of such a modification of the third embodiment, the mobile device 201 acquires worship information for memorial service for the deceased via a network, and outputs the worship information to the user. and an operation unit (touch panel 203) for a system that allows the deceased to enter the deceased, and a storage unit 211 that stores the principal image and/or the mortuary tablet.

According to the mobile device 201 of the modified example of the third embodiment described above, the same effects as those of the third embodiment shown in FIG. The mobile device 201 can be used as a portable Buddhist altar even when only one storage unit for storing cremated remains or ashes, principal image and/or mortuary tablet is provided.

Ashes, ashes, mortuary tablets, and principal images are covered with a thick layer of various adhesives such as urethane resin or silicon, various coating agents, etc., formed into a desired shape, and solidified. It is also possible to attach it inside and store it in the storage part 211 .

[variation]
In the third embodiment and its modification described above, a smart phone is used as the mobile device 101, but various mobile devices such as a tablet computer and a personal digital assistant (PDA) are applicable.

In addition, in the above-described third embodiment and its modification, the storage unit for storing the cremated remains, ashes, principal image and/or mortuary tablet is provided in the upper part of the mobile device. It can be applied not only to the upper part of the mobile device, but also to the side or lower part of the mobile device.
Also, when the user visits the shrine, the mobile device may be installed on the pedestal.

Various materials such as carbon fiber, synthetic resin, poly material, tempered glass, silicon, wood, paper, etc. may be employed for each part constituting the mobile device.

In addition, in the third embodiment, various data such as applications installed on mobile devices and temples and graves to be visited, worship information such as information on the deceased, images, videos, and sutra readings are transmitted via the Internet. However, for some or all of these data, shrines and temples, and management and operating companies provide users with content specialized for individual memorial service content (for example, sutra reading suitable for memorial service content voice data) may be recorded on a recording medium (for example, a large-capacity storage disk, USB memory, etc.) and provided to the user. In this case, the mobile device may further have a function (disk drive, USB connector, etc.) for reading these recording media, or by connecting to an external device capable of reading the recording media, Recorded data may be obtained. By doing so, even if there is no Internet connection environment, the user can still hold a memorial service for the deceased using the mobile device while staying at home.

[Fourth embodiment]
<System configuration>
A system according to the fourth embodiment is a system that acquires worship information for memorial services for the deceased via a network and outputs the worship information to the user. The worship information distribution server 1 (see FIG. 1), the information processing device 301 (see FIG. 14), and at least a part of the information processing device 301 are covered to protect the information processing device 301 from shock or damage. and a protection device 8 .

In this embodiment, an example in which a so-called smart phone is used as the information processing device 301 will be described. However, unlike the mobile devices 101 and 201 described in the third embodiment, the information processing device 301 itself according to this embodiment is a general smart phone that does not include a storage unit. Further, as the information processing device 301, for example, other types of devices such as a tablet, a laptop computer, a mobile phone, the controller devices described in the first and second embodiments, and the like may be employed. In addition, the configuration of the worship information distribution server 1 (see FIG. 1) and the information processing device 301 is roughly the same as the system described in the third embodiment, except that the information processing device 301 itself does not have a storage unit. is.

<Protective device structure>
14 and 15 are diagrams showing the information processing device 301 used in this system and the protection device 8 that protects the information processing device 301. FIG. The protection device 8 shown in FIG. 14 is a notebook-type smartphone cover for protecting the information processing device 301. The back protection member 81 covers and protects the back surface of the information processing device 301, and information is stored on the back protection member 81. A fixing part 82 for fixing the processing device 301, a front protection member 83 covering and protecting the front surface of the information processing device 301, a back member 84 connecting the back protection member 81 and the front protection member 83, and the remains of the deceased. , and a storage box 85 provided with a storage part for storing the ashes, principal image or mortuary tablet. The back member 84 is made of a flexible material, and the front protection member 83 is folded toward the information processing device 301 through the back member 84 to cover and protect the display of the information processing device 301 .

In this embodiment, the storage box 85 is provided along the long side of the mobile device on the left side of the mobile device that is fixed to the fixing portion 82. The location of the storage box 85 is It is not limited to the positions illustrated in FIG. For example, the storage box 85 may be provided along the short side of the mobile device, upwards toward the mobile device (see FIG. 15). At this time, the storage box 85 is positioned/layed out so as not to hinder access to input/output user interfaces such as buttons, switches, and touch sensors provided on the side surface of the mobile device fixed to the fixing portion 82 . preferably provided.

FIG. 16 is a trihedral view showing the structure of the inner box 86 of the storage box 85 according to this embodiment. 17A and 17B are trihedral views showing the structure of the outer box 87 of the storage box 85 according to this embodiment. The storage box 85 according to this embodiment has a size of about 35 to 80 mm in length, 10 to 15 mm in width, and about 8 mm in thickness (but not limited to this size), and is an outer box fixed to the back surface protection member 81. 87, an inner box 86 stored in the outer box 87, and a cremated remains/ashes case 221 and/or a mortuary tablet/honzon case 222 (hereinafter simply referred to as "storage case") stored in the inner box 86. (See FIGS. 7 and 13 for the storage case). The outer box 87 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped outer shape, and has a space inside for housing the inner box 86 . At least part of the outer box 87 has an opening for inserting the inner box 86 , and the user inserts the inner box 86 through this opening to store the inner box 86 inside the outer box 87 . In addition, the outer box 87 is provided with rails 871 for positioning the inner box 86 (in FIG. 17, the rails 871 are provided as ridges, but they may be grooved). , a rail 861 is provided at a corresponding position, which is a concave rail if the rail of the outer box 87 is a convex rail, or a convex rail if the rail is a concave rail.

Two storage portions 311 and 312 are formed in the inner box 86 . The configuration of the storage units 311 and 312 is substantially the same as that of the storage units 111 and 112 described in the third embodiment, so description thereof will be omitted.

<Structure and action>
The configuration and operation of the fourth embodiment are the same as those of the third embodiment, but according to the fourth embodiment, even a user using a general information processing device 301 without a storage section can A user who is unfamiliar with electronic devices and digital devices can easily operate the device to worship or visit a grave online, and the combination of the information processing device 301 and the protection device 8 can be used as a portable Buddhist altar.

[variation]
Although not described in the fourth embodiment described above, the outer box 87 may be provided with a lid or the like for preventing the inner box 86 housed therein from falling off.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a lid 876 provided on the outer box 87a. A lid 876 shown in FIG. 18 is provided with a claw portion 872 extending toward the outer casing 87a. The outer box 87a shown in FIG. 18 is provided with an inserting portion 873 for inserting the claw portion 872 of the lid 876 around the opening into which the inner box 86 is inserted. That is, the outer casing 87a shown in FIG. 18 adopts an insertion shape like a so-called type A power plug and power socket. However, the lid of the outer box may be omitted, or another form of fall prevention mechanism may be employed.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a lid 877 provided on the outer box 87b. The lid 877 shown in FIG. 19 has an L-shape and is slid and inserted from the side into the opening of the outer casing 87b. A concave portion (or convex portion) 874 is provided at the tip in the sliding direction, and the concave portion (or convex portion) 874 is fitted to the outer box 87b at a position corresponding to the concave portion (or convex portion) 874 of the lid 877. A mating protrusion (or recess) 875 is provided. However, other mechanisms may be adopted as the opening/closing mechanism of the sliding lid 877 . For example, a shape similar to a lid generally used for lead cases of so-called mechanical pencils may be adopted.

20A and 20B are diagrams showing variations of the inner box 86. FIG. The inner box 86 shown in FIG. 20 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped outer shape, and on one surface thereof, one or a plurality of (two in the example shown in FIG. 20) bottom surfaces (wide surfaces) of storage cases are provided. It has a recess 88 that can be fitted. In this way, the structure of the inner box 86 can be simplified and made thinner.

In addition, in the above-described fourth embodiment, an example in which the inner box 86 is provided with the two storage portions 311 and 312 has been described, but the storage box 85 is not provided with anything like an inner box, and is directly attached to the outer box. A configuration in which a storage portion is provided may be employed.

In addition, in the fourth embodiment described above, the protection device 8 is a notebook-type smartphone cover, and includes the front protection member 83 that protects the display of the smartphone when folded. Not limited to types. For example, the protection device 8 may be a smartphone case that does not include the front protection member 83 and includes the back protection member 81, the fixing portion 82, and the storage box 85, or the front protection member 83, the back member 84, and the back protection member. A smartphone bumper that does not include 81 but includes a side protection member (fixing portion) that covers and protects the side of the smartphone and a storage box 85 (both are omitted from the drawings).

Note that the shape and mechanism of the storage box are not limited to the shapes and mechanisms described in the present disclosure as long as they can store cremated remains, ashes, mortuary tablets, or shaped objects that are symbols of faith. For example, an irregular shape incorporating some character, building, object or other shape may be employed. Also, the number of storage units provided with storage boxes is not limited to the number (two) exemplified in the present embodiment. The number of storage units provided in the storage box may be one, or may be three or more. In addition, the storage box can also be used to store other small items such as earphones, portable storage devices, various cards, and the like.

In addition, the mortuary tablet/principle described in the first to fourth embodiments described above may be a modeled object that is a symbol of faith regardless of religion, and is not limited to a so-called mortuary tablet/principal image.

1 worship information distribution server 3 controller device 101, 201 mobile device 8 protective device

Claims (14)

A temple, shrine, or grave to be visited to hold a memorial service for the deceased, or worship information including data related to the deceased, is acquired via a network from a worship information distribution server that manages the worship information, and the user visits the temple, shrine, or grave. A remote controller device carried by the user for operating an online worship system that outputs the worship information to the user for online worship without visiting,
an operation unit having a physical button or a virtual button for performing an instruction operation to the worship information distribution server for the online worship system;
a storage unit for storing the remains or ashes of the deceased;
A remote controller device comprising: A temple, shrine, or grave to be visited to hold a memorial service for the deceased, or worship information including data related to the deceased, is acquired via a network from a worship information distribution server that manages the worship information, and the user visits the temple, shrine, or grave. A remote controller device carried by the user for operating an online worship system that outputs the worship information to the user for online worship without visiting,
an operation unit having a physical button or a virtual button for performing an instruction operation to the worship information distribution server for the online worship system;
a Buddhist altar part where the principal image and/or the mortuary tablet are installed;
A remote controller device comprising: The mortuary tablet installed in the Buddhist altar part has a shape that can be inserted into a slot of a predetermined standard,
The Buddhist altar part has a plurality of slots that can be installed by inserting the mortuary tablet,
3. The remote controller device according to claim 2. A temple, shrine, or grave to be visited to hold a memorial service for the deceased, or worship information including data related to the deceased, is acquired via a network from a worship information distribution server that manages the worship information, and the user visits the temple, shrine, or grave. A remote controller device carried by the user for operating an online worship system that outputs the worship information to the user for online worship without visiting,
an operation unit having a physical button or a virtual button for performing an instruction operation to the worship information distribution server for the online worship system;
built-in display and
a Buddhist altar display means for displaying a virtual Buddhist altar containing a principal image and/or an mortuary tablet on the built-in display;
A remote controller device comprising: A temple, shrine, or grave to be visited to hold a memorial service for the deceased, or worship information including data related to the deceased, is acquired via a network from a worship information distribution server that manages the worship information, and the user visits the temple, shrine, or grave. A controller device for operating an online worship system that outputs the worship information to a user for online worship without visiting,
a remote controller unit carried by the user, having an operation unit including physical buttons or virtual buttons for instructing the worship information distribution server for the online worship system;
a pedestal portion having a posthumous name display portion on which posthumous posthumous names are displayed and a placement portion on which the remote controller portion can be placed;
A remote controller device comprising: The commandment name displays the name display part at the position where the user who visualizes the table seat from the front can be visible, and
The placement section is provided at a position such that the remote controller placed on the placement section is hidden by the posthumous name display section when the user views the base from the front.
The remote controller device according to claim 5. A temple, shrine, or grave to be visited to hold a memorial service for the deceased, or worship information including data related to the deceased, is acquired via a network from a worship information distribution server that manages the worship information, and the user visits the temple, shrine, or grave. A controller device for operating an online worship system that outputs the worship information to a user for online worship without visiting,
a remote controller unit carried by the user, having an operation unit including physical buttons or virtual buttons and a built-in display for performing instruction operations to the worship information distribution server for the online worship system;
a pedestal portion having a placement portion on which the remote controller portion can be placed;
displaying a posthumous Buddhist name on the built-in display while at least the remote controller is placed on the pedestal;
Remote controller device. A temple, shrine, or grave to be visited to hold a memorial service for the deceased, or worship information including data related to the deceased , is acquired via a network from a worship information distribution server that manages the worship information, and the user visits the temple, shrine, or grave. A remote controller device carried by the user for operating an online worship system that outputs the worship information to the user for online worship without visiting ,
an operation unit having a physical button or a virtual button for performing an instruction operation to the worship information distribution server for the online worship system;
The worship information includes at least audio data of sutra reading output to the user during the online worship, and output means for outputting audio based on the audio data to the user;
A remote controller device comprising: login information holding means for holding login information for logging in to the worship information distribution server that distributes the worship information in response to an instruction operation to the worship information distribution server performed by the operation unit;
login means for logging into the worship information distribution server using the login information;
an operation receiving means for receiving a login instruction operation to the worship information distribution server via the operation unit;
an information acquisition means for acquiring the worship information from the worship information distribution server logged in through a network from the worship information distribution server that manages the worship information;
9. The remote controller device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising: Further comprising output means for outputting the worship information to a connected external display,
A remote controller device according to any one of claims 1 to 9. A temple, shrine, or grave to be visited to hold a memorial service for the deceased, or worship information including data related to the deceased, is acquired via a network from a worship information distribution server that manages the worship information, and the user visits the temple, shrine, or grave. A mobile device carried by the user for operating an online worship system that outputs the worship information to the user for online worship without visiting,
an operation unit having a physical button or a virtual button for performing an instruction operation to the worship information distribution server for the online worship system;
a storage unit for storing the remains or ashes of the deceased;
mobile device. A temple, shrine, or grave to be visited to hold a memorial service for the deceased, or worship information including data related to the deceased, is acquired via a network from a worship information distribution server that manages the worship information, and the user visits the temple, shrine, or grave. A mobile device carried by the user for operating an online worship system that outputs the worship information to the user for online worship without visiting,
an operation unit having a physical button or a virtual button for performing an instruction operation to the worship information distribution server for the online worship system;
a storage unit for storing the principal image and/or the mortuary tablet;
mobile device. A temple, shrine, or grave to be visited to hold a memorial service for the deceased, or worship information including data related to the deceased, is acquired via a network from a worship information distribution server that manages the worship information, and the user visits the temple, shrine, or grave. A mobile device carried by the user for operating an online worship system that outputs the worship information to the user for online worship without visiting,
an operation unit having a physical button or a virtual button for performing an instruction operation to the worship information distribution server for the online worship system;
a storage unit for storing the bones or ashes of the deceased person, and for storing the principal image and/or the mortuary tablet;
mobile device. A protective device for protecting an information processing device from shocks or scratches,
a protective member that covers at least part of the information processing device;
a fixing unit that fixes the information processing device;
a storage unit for storing the remains or ashes of the deceased;
Protective device with

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