JP7380317B2 - Toilet guide device - Google Patents

Description

Aspects of the present invention generally relate to toilet guide devices.

2. Description of the Related Art Toilet guide devices are known that are installed in toilet rooms of public facilities and that provide voice guidance to users with information about the toilet room, such as the arrangement of equipment installed in the toilet room and how to use it. Toilet rooms in public facilities are used by a wide variety of people. Therefore, the toilet guide device needs to provide guidance so that as many users as possible can use the toilet room comfortably.

For example, it has been proposed to automatically identify the user's language and provide guidance in the identified language (for example, Patent Document 1). As a result, it is possible to provide appropriate guidance to foreign users, and to allow foreign users who are unaccustomed to using Japanese toilet rooms to use the toilet room comfortably.

For example, the toilet guide device detects when a user enters the toilet room, and starts providing voice guidance in response to the detection of the user's entry into the toilet room. However, if the sound is played immediately after entering the room, some users, such as those with hyperacusis, may be surprised by the sudden sound and feel uncomfortable.

It is also conceivable to start providing voice guidance in response to an operation on an operation unit such as a button. In this case, since the audio guidance is started based on the user's own actions, it is possible to prevent the user from being surprised by sudden sounds compared to a case where the audio guidance is started automatically.

On the other hand, in a system that starts audio guidance in response to an operation on the operating section, there is a possibility that a visually impaired person may not be able to operate the operating section and therefore be unable to start the audio guidance.

In this way, the toilet guidance device provides information about the toilet room in a comfortable manner so that visually impaired people can hear the voice guidance appropriately, while also preventing users from being surprised by sudden sounds. There is still room for consideration in terms of providing more reliable guidance to users.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-84616

The present invention was made based on the recognition of this problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a toilet guide device that can more comfortably and reliably guide a user with information regarding a toilet room.

The first invention is capable of executing a normal guidance mode in which information regarding the toilet room is provided through at least one of audio output and image display, and an audio guidance mode in which information regarding the toilet room is provided through audio output. It has a guide part, a case part, and an input part provided in the case part for inputting operation information, and a normal operation in which the input part is operated to input the operation information, and the case part and an operation section capable of detecting a groping operation in which the input section is groped; and an operation section capable of detecting a groping operation of touching the input section; The toilet guide device is characterized by comprising: a control section that causes the guide section to execute the voice guidance mode in response to detection of an operation.

According to this toilet guide device, by causing the guide unit to execute the normal guide mode in response to the detection of the normal operation of the operating unit, it is possible to prevent the user from being surprised by sudden sounds. Then, by causing the guide unit to execute the voice guidance mode in response to the detection of a groping operation on the operation unit, it is possible to provide voice guidance to visually impaired people and the like. Therefore, it is possible to provide a toilet guide device that can more comfortably and reliably guide the user with information regarding the toilet room.

A second invention is based on the first invention, further comprising an information acquisition unit that acquires entry information indicating that a user enters the toilet room and approach information indicating that the user approaches, and the control unit is a restroom guide device characterized in that, if the approach information is not input within a predetermined time after the entry information is input, the guide section executes the voice guide mode.

If approach information is not entered within a predetermined time after entry information is entered, that is, if it takes a long time from entry to approach, visually impaired users or those who do not know how to use the toilet room may There is a high possibility that the user is in trouble. Therefore, according to this toilet guidance device, if approach information is not input within a predetermined time after entry information is input, the guidance section executes the voice guidance mode, thereby providing guidance to visually impaired people, etc. This allows for more reliable voice guidance.

A third invention is an information acquisition method based on the first invention, which obtains detection information indicating that a user enters the toilet room or approaches the user, and seating information indicating that the user sits on the toilet seat. The toilet guide further comprises a restroom guide, wherein the control unit causes the guide unit to execute the audio guide mode if the seating information is not input within a predetermined time after the detection information is input. Device.

If the seating information is not input within a predetermined time after the detection information is input, that is, if it takes time from entering or approaching the room to sitting, it may be difficult for visually impaired users or how to use the toilet room. There is a high possibility that the user is having trouble. Therefore, according to this toilet guidance device, if the seating information is not input within a predetermined time after the detection information is input, the guidance section executes the voice guidance mode, thereby providing guidance to visually impaired people, etc. This allows for more reliable voice guidance.

A fourth invention is capable of executing a normal guidance mode in which information regarding the toilet room is provided by at least one of audio output and image display, and an audio guidance mode in which information regarding the toilet room is provided by audio output. a guide section, an operation section for inputting operation information, an information acquisition section for acquiring entry information indicating the user's entry into the toilet room, and approach information indicating the user's approach; and the operation section. The guide unit executes the normal guide mode in response to the input of information, and if the approach information is not input within a predetermined time after the entry information is input, the guide unit executes the voice guide mode. This is a toilet guide device characterized by comprising a control unit for executing the toilet.

According to this toilet guide device, by causing the guide section to execute the normal guide mode in response to input of operation information, it is possible to prevent the user from being surprised by sudden sounds. In addition, if approach information is not entered within a predetermined time after entry information is entered, that is, if it takes a long time to approach the room, users with visual impairments or how to use the toilet room may be confused. There is a high possibility that the user is having trouble. Therefore, if approach information is not input within a predetermined time after entry information is input, by having the guidance section execute the audio guidance mode, it is possible to more reliably provide audio guidance to visually impaired people. It can be carried out. Therefore, it is possible to provide a toilet guide device that can more comfortably and reliably guide the user with information regarding the toilet room.

The fifth invention is capable of executing a normal guidance mode in which information regarding the toilet room is provided by at least one of audio output and image display, and an audio guidance mode in which information regarding the toilet room is provided by audio output. A guide section, an operation section for inputting operation information, detection information indicating the user's entry into the toilet room or approach of the user, and seating information indicating the user's sitting on the toilet seat are acquired. an information acquisition unit that causes the guidance unit to execute the normal guidance mode in response to input of the operation information, and executes the guidance when the seating information is not input within a predetermined time from input of the detection information; The restroom guidance device is characterized by comprising: a control section that causes the restroom to execute the voice guidance mode.

According to this toilet guide device, by causing the guide section to execute the normal guide mode in response to input of operation information, it is possible to prevent the user from being surprised by sudden sounds. In addition, if the seating information is not input within a predetermined time after the detection information is input, that is, if it takes time from entering or approaching the room to sitting, the user with a visual impairment or how to use the toilet room There is a high possibility that the user is having trouble understanding this. Therefore, if the seating information is not input within a predetermined time after the detection information is input, by having the guidance section execute the audio guidance mode, it is possible to more reliably provide audio guidance to visually impaired people. It can be carried out. Therefore, it is possible to provide a toilet guide device that can more comfortably and reliably guide the user with information regarding the toilet room.

According to the aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a toilet guide device that can more comfortably and reliably guide a user with information regarding a toilet room.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a toilet room in which a toilet guide device according to a first embodiment is installed. FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically representing a toilet guide device according to a first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a plan view schematically showing an operation unit according to the first embodiment. 3 is a flowchart schematically representing an example of the operation of the toilet guide device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically representing a modification of the toilet guide device according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart schematically representing a modification of the operation of the toilet guide device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram schematically representing a modification of an operation screen displayed on a display unit. FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically representing a toilet guide device according to a second embodiment. 12 is a flowchart schematically representing an example of the operation of the toilet guide device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a block diagram schematically representing a modification of the toilet guide device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a block diagram schematically representing a toilet guide device according to a third embodiment. 12 is a flowchart schematically representing an example of the operation of the toilet guide device according to the third embodiment. FIG. 7 is a plan view schematically showing an operation unit according to a fourth embodiment.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that in each drawing, similar components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed explanations are omitted as appropriate.
(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a toilet room in which a toilet guide device according to a first embodiment is installed.
As shown in FIG. 1, the toilet guide device 10 is installed and used in a toilet room TR. The toilet guide device 10 provides information regarding the toilet room TR using audio or images. As a result, even people who are unsure of how to use the toilet room TR, such as foreigners and people with visual impairments, can use the toilet room TR with peace of mind.

The toilet room TR is, for example, a toilet room in a public facility. The toilet room TR is an independent room containing a multipurpose toilet, a multifunctional toilet, and the like. The toilet room TR may be a so-called toilet booth that is arranged in one room and separated by a partition or the like.

In the toilet room TR, in addition to the toilet guide device 10, equipment such as a toilet bowl 12, wash basins 16 and 18, a baby chair 20, a urinal 22, and a waste drainage unit 24 are installed. Further, devices such as a hand dryer and a baby seat (not shown) may be provided. However, the equipment installed in the toilet room TR is not limited to these, and may be any equipment. These devices are arranged side by side, for example, on a lining 30 provided on the wall side of the toilet room TR. The lining 30 is sometimes called a cabinet, a casing, or the like. The toilet room TR has an entrance 2 on the wall side where the lining 30 is not provided. The entrance/exit 2 is provided with, for example, a door 4 that can be opened and closed.

The toilet bowl 12 includes a toilet bowl main body 13 having a bowl portion recessed downward, and a toilet seat device 14 attached to the top of the toilet bowl main body 13. The toilet main body 13 receives excrement such as urine and feces of the user U at the bowl portion. That is, the toilet bowl 12 is a Western-style seated toilet bowl.

The toilet seat device 14 has a toilet seat 14a. A backrest 15 is provided above the toilet seat device 14, for example, to support the back of the user U seated on the toilet seat 14a. The toilet seat device 14 may be attached integrally to the toilet main body 13 or may be detachably attached to the toilet main body 13.

The toilet seat device 14 includes, for example, a body washing function section that realizes washing of the "buttocks" and the like of the user U seated on the toilet seat 14a. The toilet seat device 14 is, for example, a sanitary cleaning device. The toilet seat device 14 may be a heated toilet seat device or the like having a heating function to warm the seating surface of the toilet seat 14a. Further, the toilet bowl 12 does not necessarily have to include the toilet seat device 14. The toilet seat 14a may be, for example, a regular toilet seat attached directly onto the toilet main body 13.

The hand wash basins 16 and 18 are used by users U and the like who relieve themselves in the toilet bowl 12 or the urinal 22 to wash their hands. The baby chair 20 is provided on the side of the toilet bowl 12, and is a chair for allowing an infant to temporarily sit when a guardian uses the toilet bowl 12 or the like. Further, the urinal 22 is for receiving the urine of the user U, and is provided on the side of the baby chair 20. The waste distribution unit 24 is provided on the side of the urinal 22, and is a device for the ostomate to dispose of waste such as excrement.

The lining 30 is, for example, L-shaped and installed facing two adjacent wall surfaces W1 and W2 of the rectangular toilet room TR. The lining 30 has, for example, a first side surface 30a that faces in the same direction as the wall surface W1, and a second side surface 30b that is provided adjacent to the first side surface 30a and faces in the same direction as the wall surface W2.

The toilet bowl 12 is attached to the first side surface 30a of the lining 30, for example, close to the second side surface 30b. In this example, the toilet bowl 12 is a so-called wall-mounted toilet bowl. The toilet bowl 12 may be, for example, a floor-standing toilet bowl placed close to the first side surface 30a and the second side surface 30b.

The second side surface 30b of the lining 30 is provided with a call button 32, an operation remote control 34, a toilet flush button 36, and the like. The call button 32 is an operation unit for notifying the outside of the occurrence of an abnormal situation in an emergency or the like. The operation remote control 34 is an operation section for instructing the toilet seat device 14 to operate the body washing function section. The operation remote control 34 has a plurality of operation buttons, such as a stop button, a butt wash button, a bidet wash button, and the like. The toilet bowl cleaning button 36 is an operation section for cleaning the toilet bowl 12. By operating the toilet bowl cleaning button 36, cleaning water is supplied to the bowl portion of the toilet bowl 12, and the bowl portion of the toilet bowl 12 is cleaned.

Further, a paper roll 38 for holding toilet paper is further provided on the second side surface 30b of the lining 30. The cigarette holder 38 is arranged, for example, below the toilet flush button 36.

The call button 32, the remote control 34, the toilet flush button 36, and the cigarette roll 38 are arranged within the reach of the user U seated on the toilet 12. It is preferable that the distance between the side edge of the toilet bowl 12 and the second side surface 30b is, for example, 60 cm or less. Thereby, the user U seated on the toilet bowl 12 can easily reach the call button 32, the operation remote control 34, the toilet flush button 36, and the paper roll 38.

The call button 32, the operation remote control 34, the toilet flush button 36, and the paper roll 38 are not limited to the second side surface 30b of the lining 30, and may be attached to the wall surface W2 of the toilet room TR, for example. The call button 32, the operation remote control 34, the toilet flush button 36, and the cigarette roll 38 may be installed at any position within the reach of the user U seated on the toilet 12.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically representing the toilet guide device according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the toilet guide device 10 includes a main body portion 50 and an operation portion 52. The main body section 50 includes an audio output section 60, a control section 61, and a communication section 62.

The audio output unit 60 outputs audio. The audio output unit 60 is, for example, a speaker. The audio output unit 60 is connected to the control unit 61, and outputs specific audio into the toilet room TR based on the audio signal input from the control unit 61.

In this way, the main body section 50 has the audio output section 60. The main unit 50 outputs audio from the audio output unit 60 to provide audio guidance on information regarding the toilet room TR. More specifically, the information regarding the toilet room TR is information regarding how to use the toilet room TR.

The information regarding the toilet room TR includes, for example, information on how to sit on the toilet bowl 12. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the user U who is not accustomed to the toilet bowl 12 from using the toilet bowl 12 in an unusual posture. The user U can sit on the toilet seat 14a in a correct posture relative to the toilet seat 14a. For example, it is possible to prevent the user from squatting down with his or her feet on the toilet seat 14a and damaging the toilet seat 14a. Alternatively, the user can urinate by straddling the toilet seat 14a without sitting on the toilet seat 14a, thereby preventing excrement from adhering to the toilet seat 14a, around the toilet bowl 12, and the like.

The information regarding the toilet room TR includes, for example, information on how to dispose of toilet paper after use. This allows the user to properly dispose of used toilet paper into the toilet bowl 12. For example, in some regions, it is customary to dispose of used toilet paper in a nearby trash can instead of flushing it down the toilet in order to prevent toilets from clogging. Users U living in such areas can be prevented from throwing away used toilet paper around the toilet bowl 12 based on their own customs.

The information regarding the toilet room TR includes, for example, information on how to flush the toilet bowl 12. This can prevent the user U who is not familiar with the toilet bowl 12 from having trouble knowing how to flush the toilet bowl 12 or being surprised when the toilet bowl is flushed automatically. .

For example, when the toilet seat device 14 has a body washing function section, the information regarding the toilet room TR includes information on the function of the body washing function section and information on the operating method of the operation remote control 34. Thereby, for example, even the user U who does not know about the body washing function part can be allowed to use the body washing function part appropriately.

Further, the information regarding the toilet room TR includes, for example, information on the arrangement of equipment installed in the toilet room TR. The main body portion 50 (toilet guide device 10) provides audio guidance on the arrangement of the call button 32, operation remote control 34, toilet flush button 36, and cigarette roll 38, for example. The information on the arrangement of equipment may include, for example, information on the arrangement of the hand wash basins 16, 18, the baby chair 20, the urinal 22, the waste drainage unit 24, and the like. Thereby, for example, even visually impaired user U can be appropriately informed of the location of each device.

The information regarding the toilet room TR includes, for example, at least one of the above information. By providing the above-mentioned information by voice, even users U who are unfamiliar with the toilet room TR or users U who are visually impaired can use the toilet room TR comfortably. However, the information regarding the toilet room TR is not limited to the above information, and may be any information regarding how to use the toilet room TR, precautions, etc.

The main body portion 50 is provided near the toilet bowl 12, for example. The main body portion 50 is provided, for example, on the first side surface 30a of the lining 30 so as to be adjacent to the toilet bowl 12. Thereby, the audio guidance can be easily heard by the user U seated on the toilet seat 14a. However, the mounting position of the main body part 50 is not limited to the above, and may be any position where the user U can appropriately hear the audio guidance.

The operation unit 52 includes a communication unit 70, a display unit 71, and an input unit 72. The communication section 70 communicates with the communication section 62 of the main body section 50 . The communication unit 62 and the communication unit 70 communicate bidirectionally and exchange various information with each other. Note that communication between the main body section 50 and the operation section 52 may be wireless or wired.

The display unit 71 displays images. The display unit 71 displays moving images, for example. For example, the display unit 71 may switch and display a plurality of still images. For the display section 71, a well-known display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display is used, for example.

The display section 71 communicates with the control section 61 of the main body section 50 via the communication sections 62 and 70. The display unit 71 receives the image signal output from the control unit 61 via the communication units 62 and 70, and displays a moving image or a still image on the screen based on the image signal input from the control unit 61.

In this way, the operation section 52 includes the display section 71. The operation unit 52 displays the image on the display unit 71 to guide information regarding the toilet room TR in the form of an image. In this way, the toilet guide device 10 includes the main body part 50 and the operation part 52, and provides information regarding the toilet room TR by sound and also by image. Thereby, information regarding the toilet room TR can be conveyed to the user U more reliably. For example, information regarding the toilet room TR can be conveyed to a hearing-impaired user U or the like. Therefore, more diverse users U can comfortably use the toilet room TR.

The input unit 72 receives user U's operations. The input unit 72 communicates with the control unit 61 via the communication units 62 and 70, and inputs operation information corresponding to the operation by the user U to the control unit 61. The input unit 72 is, for example, a touch panel that is provided overlappingly on the front surface of the display unit 71 and detects a touch operation by the user U on the screen of the display unit 71. The input unit 72 inputs the detection result of the touch operation by the user U to the control unit 61 as operation information. The operation unit 52 is, for example, a tablet terminal.

However, the input unit 72 for inputting operation information is not limited to a touch panel, and may be a push button type switch or the like. The configuration of the input unit 72 may be any configuration capable of inputting operation information corresponding to the operation of the user U to the control unit 61. Further, when a push button type switch or the like is used as the input section 72, the display section 71 may be provided separately from the operation section 52. The display section 71 may be, for example, a display device provided separately from the main body section 50 and the operation section 52.

The operation unit 52 is arranged, for example, at a position where the user U sitting on the toilet seat 14a can easily see the display unit 71 and the user U sitting on the toilet seat 14a can easily operate the input unit 72. The operation unit 52 is provided, for example, on the side wall surface W2 of the toilet bowl 12. In this case, the distance between the side edge of the toilet bowl 12 and the wall surface W2 is preferably, for example, 60 cm or less. This makes it easier for the user U seated on the toilet seat 14a to operate the input section 72.

However, the mounting position of the operating section 52 is not limited to this, and may be any position where the user U seated on the toilet seat 14a can easily see the display section 71 and the user U seated on the toilet seat 14a can easily operate the input section 72. Any position is fine. The operating portion 52 may be provided, for example, on the second side surface 30b of the lining 30. In addition, when the display section 71 and the input section 72 are provided as separate members, it is preferable that the display section 71 is arranged at a position where it can be easily seen by the user U seated on the toilet seat 14a, and the input section 72 is arranged on the toilet seat 14a. It is preferable to arrange it at a position where it can be easily operated by the user U seated on the seat.

The control section 61 of the main body section 50 controls the operations of the audio output section 60 and the display section 71 based on the operation information input from the input section 72 .

In this example, the audio output unit 60 provided in the main body 50 and the display unit 71 provided in the operation unit 52 are in a normal guidance mode in which information regarding the toilet room TR is provided by at least one of audio output and image display. and a voice guidance mode in which information regarding the toilet room TR is provided through voice output.

The normal guidance mode is a mode in which information regarding the toilet room TR is guided, for example, by outputting audio from the audio output section 60 and displaying an image on the display section 71. However, the normal guidance mode may be a mode in which information regarding the toilet room TR is provided by outputting audio from the audio output unit 60, or a mode in which information regarding the toilet room TR is provided by displaying an image on the display unit 71. This mode may be used.

When setting the normal guidance mode to a mode in which information regarding the toilet room TR is provided by outputting audio from the audio output unit 60, the display unit 71 may be omitted. The display section 71 is provided as necessary and can be omitted. The guide section only needs to have at least the audio output section 60.

FIG. 3 is a plan view schematically showing the operating section according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 3, the operating section 52 has a case section 73. The case portion 73 has, for example, a substantially rectangular box shape. The communication section 70, the display section 71, and the input section 72 are provided in the case section 73. The communication section 70 is provided inside the case section 73, for example.

The display section 71 and the input section 72 are provided on the front surface of the case section 73, for example. The case section 73 accommodates a portion of the display section 71 and the input section 72, such as a board (not shown), for example. The display section 71 and the input section 72 may be provided on the entire front surface of the case section 73, for example. In this case, the case portion 73 may also be called a back cover or the like. However, the position where the display section 71 and the input section 72 are provided is not limited to the front surface of the case section 73, and may be at any arbitrary position of the case section 73, such as the top surface of the case section 73.

The control section 61 displays the operation screen 80 on the display section 71 by inputting the image signal to the display section 71 .

As shown in FIG. 3, the operation screen 80 includes, for example, a plurality of language selection buttons 81 to 84, an information display section 85, and a stop button 86. Language selection buttons 81 to 84 allow user U to select a desired language. In this example, language selection buttons 81 to 84 for selecting Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean are shown as an example. The selectable language is not limited to these, and may be any language. Further, the number of selectable languages is not limited to four, and may be any number.

When the input unit 72 detects a touch operation on any of the language selection buttons 81 to 84, it inputs the operation information of the language corresponding to the touched language selection button 81 to 84 to the control unit 61. In this way, the input unit 72 inputs operation information regarding language selection to the control unit 61.

The control unit 61 identifies the selected language based on the input operation information. Then, after identifying the selected language, the control unit 61 outputs the audio in the selected language from the audio output unit 60, thereby providing information regarding the toilet room TR in the audio in the selected language. Thereby, information regarding the toilet room TR can be conveyed to the users U who speak various languages, and the users U can use the toilet room TR comfortably.

In this manner, the control unit 61 starts providing information regarding the toilet room TR based on the input of operation information regarding language selection. Therefore, the operation information regarding language selection can also be called operation information regarding the start of guidance. It can also be said that the input unit 72 inputs operation information regarding the start of guidance to the control unit 61.

The information display section 85 displays an image corresponding to information regarding the toilet room TR. The control unit 61 displays various images depending on the situation of the user U on the information display unit 85 to provide information regarding the toilet room TR in the form of images. The control unit 61 provides information regarding the toilet room TR in an image by using pictograms, characters, etc., for example. As an example, FIG. 3 shows an example in which information on how to sit on the toilet bowl 12 is provided as an image. Furthermore, when displaying characters on the information display section 85, the control section 61 displays the characters of the language selected by the language selection buttons 81 to 84. Thereby, information regarding the toilet room TR can be more reliably conveyed to users U who speak various languages.

The stop button 86 allows the user U to stop the guidance when audio or visual guidance is being provided. When the input unit 72 detects a touch operation on the stop button 86, the input unit 72 inputs operation information related to stopping the guidance to the control unit 61. The control unit 61 stops the audio or visual guidance in response to input of operation information regarding stopping the guidance. Thereby, the guidance can be stopped according to the request of the user U, and the convenience of the toilet guidance device 10 can be further improved. For example, a mute button or the like may be provided so that only the audio guidance can be stopped.

The operation unit 52 is capable of detecting a normal operation in which the input unit 72 is operated to input operation information, and a fumbling operation in which the case unit 73 and the input unit 72 are groped. The normal operation is, for example, a touch operation on the language selection buttons 81 to 84 and the stop button 86. The groping operation is, for example, an operation in which a visually impaired person or the like touches the case portion 73 and the input portion 72 and attempts to check something by groping.

When the input unit 72 is a touch panel, the groping operation includes, for example, an operation of touching multiple parts of the input unit 72 at the same time, an operation of touching the input unit 72 multiple times in a short period of time, and an operation other than the language selection buttons 81 to 84 of the input unit 72. , or an operation of touching the input section 72 in a line. The control unit 61 detects a fumbling operation, for example, when operation information corresponding to any of the above is input from the input unit 72.

In the case of normal operation, one location on the input section 72 corresponding to one of the language selection buttons 81 to 84 is touched. If multiple locations on the input section 72 are touched at the same time, a visually impaired person or the like may grope for the operation section 52 and touch multiple locations on the input section 72 with the palm or fingers of one hand, or both hands. It is highly likely that the two areas were touched at the same time. Therefore, when a touch operation in which multiple locations on the input unit 72 are touched at the same time is input, it can be detected as a groping operation. The control unit 61 detects a groping operation when input unit 72 inputs operation information for touching a plurality of places at the same time.

Further, in the case of normal operation, one location on the input section 72 corresponding to any of the language selection buttons 81 to 84 is touched once. If the input section 72 is touched multiple times within a short period of time of about 1 to 3 seconds, a visually impaired person or the like may grope for the operation section 52 while moving their hands back and forth, left and right, etc. It is highly likely that Therefore, if a touch operation in which the input unit 72 is touched multiple times in a short period of time is input, it can be detected as a groping operation. The control unit 61 detects a fumbling operation when the input unit 72 receives operation information for touching the input unit 72 multiple times in a short period of time.

Furthermore, in the case of normal operation, a portion of the input section 72 corresponding to one of the language selection buttons 81 to 84 is touched. If a part other than the language selection buttons 81 to 84 is touched, such as the information display section 85, the stop button 86, or any part other than each button, a visually impaired person or the like should press the language selection buttons 81 to 84. There is a high possibility that the user touched the operation unit 52 without realizing it. Therefore, if a touch operation is input by touching a part of the input unit 72 other than the language selection buttons 81 to 84, it can be detected as a groping operation. The control unit 61 detects a groping operation when input unit 72 receives operation information for touching a part of the input unit 72 other than the language selection buttons 81 to 84.

Further, in the case of normal operation, a point on the input section 72 corresponding to one of the language selection buttons 81 to 84 is touched in a dotted manner with a finger or the like. If the input unit 72 is touched in a linear manner, there is a high possibility that a visually impaired person or the like moved their hand up and down, left and right, etc. to touch the screen, and touched the operation unit 52 gropingly. . Therefore, when a touch operation of touching the input unit 72 in a linear manner is input, it can be detected as a groping operation. The control unit 61 detects a groping operation when the input unit 72 receives operation information for touching the input unit 72 in a linear manner.

However, the method of detecting the groping operation is not limited to the above. For example, when the input unit 72 is a touch panel, the method for detecting a groping operation may be any method capable of detecting groping by a visually impaired person or the like based on a touch operation. For example, a groping operation may be detected when a touch operation different from a normal operation is performed.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart schematically showing an example of the operation of the toilet guide device according to the first embodiment.
When the input unit 72 detects a touch operation by the user U, the input unit 72 inputs operation information corresponding to the touch operation to the control unit 61. The control unit 61 determines whether or not operation information has been input from the input unit 72 (step S101 in FIG. 4).

Upon receiving the input of operation information, the control unit 61 determines whether or not it is a normal operation based on the input operation information (step S102 in FIG. 4).

When the control unit 61 determines that the operation is a normal operation, the control unit 61 outputs audio from the audio output unit 60 and displays an image on the display unit 71 to perform guidance in the normal guidance mode on the audio output unit 60 and the display unit 71. (Step S103 in FIG. 4). In other words, the control unit 61 causes the audio output unit 60 and the display unit 71 (guidance unit) to execute the normal guidance mode in response to the detection of the normal operation of the operation unit 52. In the normal guidance mode, the control unit 61 identifies the language selected by the language selection buttons 81 to 84 based on the input operation information, and guidance is performed using audio and images of the selected language.

The control unit 61 ends the guidance in the normal guidance mode in response to the completion of guidance of necessary information or the touch operation on the stop button 86 (step S104 in FIG. 4).

On the other hand, if the control unit 61 determines in step S102 that the operation is not a normal operation, it then determines whether or not it is a groping operation based on the input operation information (step S105 in FIG. 4).

When the control unit 61 determines that the operation is a groping operation, the control unit 61 causes the voice output unit 60 to perform guidance in the voice guidance mode by outputting voice from the voice output unit 60 (step S106 in FIG. 4). In other words, the control unit 61 causes the audio output unit 60 (guidance unit) to execute the audio guidance mode in response to the detection of a groping operation on the operation unit 52. In the audio guidance mode, guidance is provided in a preset language such as Japanese.

For example, the control unit 61 makes the content of the guidance in the voice guidance mode different from the content of the guidance in the normal guidance mode. In the normal guidance mode, priority is given to guidance on how to use the toilet room TR, such as how to sit on the toilet bowl 12 and how to throw away toilet paper after use. Thereby, it is possible to appropriately guide the foreign user U etc. on how to use the toilet room TR.

On the other hand, in the voice guidance mode, priority is given to guidance on the arrangement of equipment installed in the toilet room TR, such as the arrangement of equipment installed in the lining 30 and the arrangement of various buttons provided on the operation remote control 34. conduct. Thereby, it is possible to appropriately guide visually impaired user U and the like about the arrangement of equipment in the toilet room TR.

In this way, for example, in the voice guidance mode, the control unit 61 gives guidance with priority to information on the arrangement of equipment installed in the toilet room TR over information on how to use the toilet room TR, and in the normal guidance mode, , information on how to use the toilet room TR is given priority over information on the arrangement of equipment installed in the toilet room TR. However, the content of the guidance in the voice guidance mode may be the same as the content of the guidance in the normal guidance mode.

The control unit 61 ends the guidance in the voice guidance mode when the guidance of necessary information is finished or when the stop button 86 is touched (step S107 in FIG. 4).

Note that if the control unit 61 determines that the input operation information is neither a normal operation nor a fumbling operation, the control unit 61 waits for input of the next operation information, for example, without providing guidance. As described above, the control unit 61 may start guidance in the audio guidance mode in response to determining that the operation is not a normal operation.

As described above, in the toilet guide device 10 according to the present embodiment, by causing the voice output unit 60 and the display unit 71 to execute the normal guide mode in response to the detection of the normal operation of the operation unit 52, sudden It is possible to prevent the user U from being surprised by the sound. Then, by causing the audio output unit 60 to execute the audio guidance mode in response to the detection of a groping operation on the operation unit 52, it is possible to provide audio guidance to visually impaired people and the like. Therefore, it is possible to provide the toilet guide device 10 that can more comfortably and reliably guide the user U with information regarding the toilet room TR.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram schematically showing a modification of the toilet guide device according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 5, in this example, the main body section 50 further includes an audio input section 63. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the parts that are substantially the same in function and configuration as those in the above embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The audio input section 63 converts the input audio into an electrical signal, and inputs the converted electrical signal to the control section 61 . The audio input unit 63 is, for example, a microphone. The voice input unit 63 converts, for example, words spoken by the user U into electrical signals, and inputs the electrical signals to the control unit 61 . For example, the control unit 61 recognizes the content of the words uttered by the user U based on the electrical signal input from the voice input unit 63, and determines the language of the words uttered by the user U from the content of the recognized words. identify.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart schematically showing a modification of the operation of the toilet guide device according to the first embodiment.
The operations in steps S201 to S206 in FIG. 6 are substantially the same as the operations in steps S101 to S106 described with reference to FIG. 4, so a detailed explanation will be omitted.

In this example, after executing the voice guidance mode, the control section 61 first outputs a voice for language identification from the voice output section 60 before starting guidance (step S207 in FIG. 6). The control unit 61 sends a message to the user U to identify the language, such as "Voice guidance will start. If you wish to receive guidance in Japanese, please say Japanese." A voice output unit 60 outputs a voice for asking the user to speak. The control unit 61 outputs such audio from the audio output unit 60 in multiple languages such as Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean.

After the voice for language identification is output from the voice output section 60, when the user U utters the words of the desired language, the voice input section 63 receives the words uttered by the user U, and An electrical signal corresponding to the word is input to the control unit 61 (step S208 in FIG. 6).

When the control unit 61 receives the input of the electrical signal corresponding to the words uttered by the user U, it identifies the language of the user U based on the input electrical signal (step S209 in FIG. 6).

After identifying the language of the user U, the control unit 61 starts providing information regarding the toilet room TR by outputting audio in the identified language from the audio output unit 60 (step S210 in FIG. 6). When the control unit 61 finishes providing the necessary information, the control unit 61 ends the guidance in the voice guidance mode (step S211 in FIG. 6).

Thus, in this example, by providing the voice input section 63, the user U can select the desired language by voice input when executing the voice guidance mode. As a result, information regarding the toilet room TR can be appropriately provided to visually impaired foreigners. Therefore, more diverse users U can comfortably use the toilet room TR.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing a modification of the operation screen displayed on the display unit.
As shown in FIG. 7, in this example, language selection buttons 81 to 84 are replaced with a guidance start button 87 on the operation screen 80.

When the input unit 72 detects a touch operation on the guidance start button 87, it inputs operation information regarding the start of guidance to the control unit 61. For example, in response to receiving the input of operation information regarding the start of guidance, the control unit 61 outputs audio in a preset language from the audio output unit 60 and displays a predetermined image on the display unit 71. This causes the audio output section 60 and the display section 71 to execute guidance in the normal guidance mode.

In this way, the input unit 72 may be configured to input operation information regarding the start of guidance to the control unit 61. The toilet guidance device 10 is not limited to one that provides guidance in multiple languages, but may be one that provides guidance in one preset language.

For example, the toilet guide device 10 is provided with a plurality of language selection buttons 81 to 84 and a guidance start button 87 on the operation screen 80, and after selecting a language by operating one of the plurality of language selection buttons 81 to 84. , the guidance start button 87 may be operated to instruct the start of guidance. The input unit 72 may be configured to input operation information regarding language selection and operation information regarding the start of guidance to the control unit 61.

(Second embodiment)
FIG. 8 is a block diagram schematically representing a toilet guide device according to the second embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 8, in this example, the main body 50 further includes a human body detection sensor 64.

The human body detection sensor 64 detects the user U of the toilet room TR. The human body detection sensor 64 detects specific states of the user U such as the user U entering the toilet room TR, the user U moving near the toilet bowl 12, and the user U leaving the toilet room TR. Detect. Thereby, the human body detection sensor 64 acquires detection information indicating the user U's entry into the toilet room TR or the user U's approach. In this example, the human body detection sensor 64 acquires entry information indicating that the user U has entered the toilet room TR, and approach information indicating that the user U is approaching. More specifically, the approach information is, for example, information indicating that the user U is closer to the main body portion 50 (human body detection sensor 64) than the position where entry is detected.

For example, a microwave sensor can be used as the human body detection sensor 64. Note that the human body detection sensor 64 may be, for example, an infrared light emitting/receiving distance measuring sensor, a pyroelectric sensor, or the like. The human body detection sensor 64 may be configured with one sensor or the like, or may be configured with a combination of multiple sensors. The human body detection sensor 64 may include a plurality of sensors corresponding to a plurality of states of the user U, for example. The human body detection sensor 64 is connected to the control section 61 and inputs detection information (room entry information and approach information) to the control section 61 . In this example, the human body detection sensor 64 functions as an information acquisition unit that acquires entry information indicating that the user U has entered the toilet room TR, and approach information indicating that the user U is approaching.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart schematically showing an example of the operation of the toilet guide device according to the second embodiment.
The human body detection sensor 64 inputs entry information to the control unit 61 when detecting the entry of the user U into the toilet room TR. The control unit 61 determines whether or not room entry information has been input from the human body detection sensor 64 (step S301 in FIG. 9).

Upon receiving the input of the room entry information, the control unit 61 subsequently determines whether a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the timing of the input of the room entry information (step S302 in FIG. 9).

The human body detection sensor 64 inputs approach information to the control unit 61 when detecting the approach of the user U after detecting the entry of the user U into the toilet room TR. When the control unit 61 determines that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the control unit 61 subsequently determines whether or not approach information has been input from the human body detection sensor 64 (step S303 in FIG. 9).

If the control unit 61 has not received input of approach information, the process returns to step S302. On the other hand, when the control unit 61 receives input of the approach information, it waits for input of operation information from the input unit 72 (step S304 in FIG. 9). Hereinafter, the operations from step S304 to step S310 are substantially the same as the operations from steps S101 to S107 described with reference to FIG. 4, so a detailed explanation will be omitted. That is, if approach information is input within a predetermined time after entry information is input, the control unit 61 executes the normal guidance mode in response to the detection of a normal operation, and executes the voice guidance mode in response to the detection of a groping operation. Execute.

If the control unit 61 determines in step S302 that the predetermined time has elapsed, the control unit 61 outputs audio from the audio output unit 60 to provide audio guidance to the audio output unit 60, similarly to the case where it is determined that the groping operation is performed. Guidance based on the mode is executed (steps S302 to S309 in FIG. 9).

As described above, in this example, the control unit 61 causes the audio output unit 60 (guidance unit) to execute the audio guidance mode when approach information is not input within a predetermined time after entry information is input. The predetermined time is, for example, approximately 30 seconds or more and 1 minute or less.

If approach information is not entered within a predetermined time after entry information is entered, that is, if it takes a long time from entering to approaching, visually impaired user U or how to use the toilet room TR may be difficult to understand. There is a high possibility that this is user U who is having trouble. Therefore, according to this restroom guidance device 10, if approach information is not input within a predetermined time after entry information is input, the voice output section 60 executes the voice guidance mode, so that visually impaired people can For example, voice guidance can be provided more reliably.

Note that if the approach information is input within a predetermined time after the entry information is input, there is a high possibility that the person is not visually impaired. Therefore, if approach information is input within a predetermined time after entry information is input, it is not necessary to detect a groping operation. When determining whether or not approach information has been input within a predetermined time after input of room entry information, the operation unit 52 does not necessarily need to be able to detect a fumbling operation.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram schematically showing a modification of the toilet guide device according to the second embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 10, in this example, the human body detection sensor 64 is omitted from the main body 50 of the toilet guide device 10, and the toilet seat device 14 is provided with a human body detection sensor 90 and a communication section 92.

The human body detection sensor 90 detects the user U of the toilet room TR. The human body detection sensor 90 may be the same as the human body detection sensor 64. The human body detection sensor 90 inputs detection information of the user U (room entry information and approach information) to the communication unit 92 .

The communication unit 92 communicates with the human body detection sensor 90 and receives detection information from the human body detection sensor 90, and also communicates with the communication unit 62 of the main body 50 of the toilet guide device 10 and receives input from the human body detection sensor 90. The input detection information is input to the communication section 62 of the main body section 50.

The communication unit 62 communicates with the communication unit 92 of the toilet seat device 14 and acquires detection information from the communication unit 92. The communication unit 62 then inputs the acquired detection information to the control unit 61.

In this way, in this example, the communication unit 62 functions as an information acquisition unit that acquires room entry information and approach information. The information acquisition unit is not limited to the human body detection sensor 64 that detects the user U of the toilet room TR, but may be the communication unit 62 that acquires entry information and approach information from an external device such as the toilet seat device 14.

In this example, the communication unit 62 communicates with the operation unit 52 and the toilet seat device 14. The communication unit that communicates with the toilet seat device 14 may be separate from the communication unit that communicates with the operation unit 52. Further, the external device that acquires the detection information is not limited to the toilet seat device 14, and may be, for example, a server that communicates with both the toilet seat device 14 and the toilet guide device 10.

(Third embodiment)
FIG. 11 is a block diagram schematically representing a toilet guide device according to the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 11, in this example, the main body portion 50 further includes a seating detection sensor 65.

The seating detection sensor 65 detects the human body present above the toilet seat 14a immediately before the user U sits on the toilet bowl 12, or the user U sitting on the toilet seat 14a. Thereby, the seating detection sensor 65 acquires seating information indicating that the user U is sitting on the toilet seat 14a. As such a seating detection sensor 65, for example, an infrared light emitting/receiving type distance measuring sensor can be used. Note that the seating detection sensor 65 may be, for example, a microwave sensor, a pyroelectric sensor, or the like. The seating detection sensor 65 inputs seating information to the control unit 61 in response to detection of the user U's seating.

In this example, the human body detection sensor 64 and the seating detection sensor 65 detect detection information indicating that the user U enters the toilet room TR or approaches the user U, and seating information indicating that the user U sits on the toilet seat 14a. It functions as an information acquisition unit that acquires and. In this example, the detection information acquired by the human body detection sensor 64 may be both room entry information and approach information, or only one of them.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart schematically showing an example of the operation of the toilet guide device according to the third embodiment.
The human body detection sensor 64 inputs detection information to the control unit 61 when detecting the entry of the user U into the toilet room TR or the approach of the user U. The control unit 61 determines whether or not detection information has been input from the human body detection sensor 64 (step S401 in FIG. 12).

Upon receiving the input of the detection information, the control unit 61 subsequently determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing of input of the detection information (step S402 in FIG. 12).

The seating detection sensor 65 inputs seating information to the control unit 61 when it detects that the user U is sitting on the toilet seat 14a. If the control unit 61 determines that the predetermined time has not elapsed, it subsequently determines whether seating information has been input from the seating detection sensor 65 (step S403 in FIG. 12).

If the control unit 61 has not received the seating information, the process returns to step S402. On the other hand, when the control unit 61 receives the input of seating information, it waits for input of operation information from the input unit 72 (step S404 in FIG. 12). Hereinafter, the operations from step S404 to step S410 are substantially the same as the operations from steps S101 to S107 described with reference to FIG. 4, so a detailed explanation will be omitted. That is, if the seating information is input within a predetermined time after the input of the detection information, the control unit 61 executes the normal guidance mode in response to the detection of the normal operation, and executes the voice guidance mode in response to the detection of the groping operation. Execute.

If the control unit 61 determines in step S402 that the predetermined time has elapsed, the control unit 61 outputs audio from the audio output unit 60 to provide audio guidance to the audio output unit 60, similarly to the case where it is determined that the groping operation is performed. Guidance based on the mode is executed (steps S402 to S409 in FIG. 12).

As described above, in this example, the control unit 61 causes the audio output unit 60 (guidance unit) to execute the audio guidance mode when the seating information is not input within a predetermined time after the input of the detection information. The predetermined time is, for example, approximately 30 seconds or more and 1 minute or less.

If the seating information is not input within a predetermined time after the detection information is input, that is, if it takes time to sit down after entering or approaching the room, the user U who is visually impaired or how to use the toilet room TR. There is a high possibility that this is user U who is having trouble understanding this. Therefore, according to this toilet guidance device 10, if the seating information is not input within a predetermined time after the detection information is input, the voice output section 60 executes the voice guidance mode, so that the visually impaired person can For example, voice guidance can be provided more reliably.

Note that if the seating information is input within a predetermined time after the detection information is input, there is a high possibility that the person is not visually impaired. Therefore, if the seating information is input within a predetermined time after the detection information is input, it is not necessary to detect the groping operation. In the case of determining whether the seating information has been input within a predetermined time after the detection information has been input, the operation unit 52 does not necessarily need to be able to detect a groping operation.

In this example, a human body detection sensor 64 and a seating detection sensor 65 are shown as information acquisition units. The information acquisition unit is not limited to the human body detection sensor 64 and the seating detection sensor 65, and may be the communication unit 62 that communicates with external equipment such as the toilet seat device 14, as described with reference to FIG.

Even when the toilet seat device 14 is provided with a seating detection sensor, a sensor similar to the seating detection sensor 65 can be used as the seating detection sensor. In addition, when a seating detection sensor is provided in the toilet seat device 14, the seating detection sensor may be, for example, a mechanical switch, an optical sensor, or a magnetic sensor that detects the movement of the toilet seat 14a, or a capacitance sensor that detects the movement of the toilet seat 14a. It may be a capacitance sensor that detects a change, or a piezoelectric sensor that detects a change in pressure due to seating.

(Fourth embodiment)
FIG. 13 is a plan view schematically showing the operating section according to the fourth embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 13, in this example, the operation section 52 further includes a hand detection sensor 74. The hand detection sensor 74 detects the hand of the user U touching the case part 73 and the input part 72. The hand detection sensor 74 is provided in the case portion 73, for example. The hand detection sensor 74 is provided, for example, at the outer edge of the case portion 73. The hand detection sensor 74 is provided, for example, in an annular shape along the outer edge of the case portion 73.

The hand detection sensor 74 is, for example, a capacitance sensor that detects the hand of the user U based on a change in capacitance between a state where the hand is present and a state where the hand is not present. The hand detection sensor 74 is, for example, a piezoelectric sensor that detects the user U's hand based on a change in pressure between the presence and absence of the hand, or a sheet-like membrane switch that turns on a contact when touched by the hand. It may also be a mechanical switch. The configuration of the hand detection sensor 74 may be any configuration capable of detecting the hand of the user U who touches the case portion 73 and the input unit 72.

In this example, the operation unit 52 detects touch operations on the language selection buttons 81 to 84 and the stop button 86 as normal operations. Then, the operation unit 52 detects the detection of the hand by the hand detection sensor 74 as a groping operation. For example, as shown in this example, when the hand detection sensor 74 is provided along the outer edge of the case part 73, when the hand detection sensor 74 detects a hand moving linearly along the outer edge of the case part 73, Additionally, fumbling operations may be detected.

When the operating section 52 is provided on the wall surface W2 of the toilet room TR, a visually impaired person or the like may touch the stepped portion at the boundary between the wall surface W2 and the operating section 52 by tracing it. Therefore, even when the hand detection sensor 74 is provided as described above, the groping operation by the user U can be appropriately detected.

In this way, the user U's groping operation may be detected based on operation information of the input unit 72 such as a touch operation, or may be detected based on the detection result of the hand detection sensor 74. For example, when the input section 72 is a mechanical switch, the hand detection sensor 74 may be provided in the input section 72. The operation unit 52 may include a plurality of hand detection sensors 74, and may detect a groping operation based on the detection results of the plurality of hand detection sensors 74. The configuration for detecting the groping operation is not limited to the above, and may be any configuration that can appropriately detect the groping operation of the user U.

In each of the embodiments described above, the toilet guide device 10 includes a main body portion 50 and an operation portion 52. The configuration of the toilet guide device 10 is not limited to this, and may be a single device in which the main body portion 50 and the operating portion 52 are integrated. On the other hand, the human body detection sensor 64, the input section 72, and the like may be made independent and configured from a larger number of members.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, the invention is not limited to these descriptions. Appropriate design changes made by those skilled in the art with respect to the above-described embodiments are also included within the scope of the present invention as long as they have the characteristics of the present invention. For example, the shape, size, material, arrangement, installation form, etc. of each element included in the toilet guide device 10 etc. are not limited to those illustrated, and can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the elements of the embodiments described above can be combined to the extent technically possible, and combinations of these are also included within the scope of the present invention as long as they include the features of the present invention.

2 entrance/exit, 4 door, 10 toilet guide device, 12 toilet bowl, 13 toilet bowl main body, 14 toilet seat device, 14a toilet seat, 15 backrest, 16, 18 hand basin, 20 baby chair, 22 urinal, 24 waste drainage unit, 30 Lining, 32 Call button, 34 Operation remote control, 36 Toilet flushing button, 38 Paper holder, 50 Main unit, 52 Operation unit, 60 Audio output unit, 61 Control unit, 62 Communication unit, 63 Audio input unit, 64 Human body detection sensor, 65 seating detection sensor, 70 communication section, 71 display section, 72 input section, 73 case section, 74 hand detection sensor, 80 operation screen, 81 to 84 language selection button, 85 information display section, 86 stop button, 87 guidance start button , 90 Human body detection sensor, 92 Communication department, TR Toilet room, U User

Claims (5)

a guide unit capable of executing a normal guide mode in which information regarding the toilet room is provided through at least one of audio output and image display; and an audio guidance mode in which information regarding the toilet room is provided through audio output;
It has a case part and an input part provided in the case part for inputting operation information, and a normal operation of operating the input part to input the operation information, and a case part and the input part. An operation unit that can detect groping operations that involve fumbling with the touch;
A control unit that causes the guide unit to execute the normal guidance mode in response to the detection of the normal operation of the operation unit, and causes the guide unit to execute the voice guidance mode in response to the detection of the fumbling operation of the operation unit. and,
A toilet guide device characterized by comprising: further comprising an information acquisition unit that acquires entry information indicating the user's entry into the toilet room and approach information indicating the user's approach;
2. The toilet according to claim 1, wherein the control section causes the guide section to execute the voice guidance mode if the approach information is not input within a predetermined time after the entry information is input. Guidance device. further comprising an information acquisition unit that acquires detection information indicating the user's entry into the toilet room or the user's approach, and seating information indicating the user sitting on the toilet seat,
The toilet guide according to claim 1, wherein the control unit causes the guide unit to execute the voice guidance mode if the seating information is not input within a predetermined time after the detection information is input. Device. a guide unit capable of executing a normal guide mode in which information regarding the toilet room is provided through at least one of audio output and image display; and an audio guidance mode in which information regarding the toilet room is provided through audio output;
an operation section for inputting operation information;
an information acquisition unit that acquires entry information indicating the user's entry into the toilet room and approach information indicating the user's approach;
The guidance section executes the normal guidance mode in response to the input of the operation information, and if the approach information is not input within a predetermined time after the entry information is input, the guidance section executes the voice guidance. a control unit that executes the mode;
A toilet guide device characterized by comprising: a guide unit capable of executing a normal guide mode in which information regarding the toilet room is provided through at least one of audio output and image display; and an audio guidance mode in which information regarding the toilet room is provided through audio output;
an operation section for inputting operation information;
an information acquisition unit that acquires detection information indicating a user's entry into the toilet room or approach of the user, and seating information indicating the user's sitting on the toilet seat;
The guidance section executes the normal guidance mode in response to the input of the operation information, and if the seating information is not input within a predetermined time from the input of the detection information, the guidance section executes the voice guidance mode. a control unit that executes
A toilet guide device characterized by comprising:

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