JP7422520B2 - Cosmetics management system and cosmetics - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a system for acquiring information related to the usage status of cosmetics and managing the cosmetics, and particularly relates to a cosmetics management system that can grasp the status of the cosmetics in the cosmetics and encourage users to purchase the cosmetics.

Cosmetics used by individuals are usually purchased by the user on a one-time basis and become the property of the user. In this system, new cosmetics are purchased by the user at the desired timing.

On the other hand, when a cosmetics seller provides a wide variety of cosmetics to a large number of users and charges users according to the amount used, It is desirable to introduce a system that automatically manages a large number of cosmetics, since it is very time-consuming to grasp the usage amount and manage billing.

In this type of system, a cosmetics seller prepares in advance a cosmetic item specified for each user from among many types of cosmetic items for the large number of users visiting the store, and asks each user to use the cosmetic item. A system that promotes sales of cosmetics by providing items tailored to each user and by managing how much of which cosmetics are used by each user, allows for charging commensurate with the amount used, has been developed. An example is given in 2006-48160.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2006-48160

Conventional cosmetics management systems have the configuration shown in the above-mentioned patent document, and although they were able to collect and manage information related to users' use of cosmetics, etc., they were designed to be used in stores and sales spaces. Therefore, it is inevitable that the system for tracking usage will be large-scale. Although it is conceivable to apply such a conventional system to a system in which a user manages cosmetics that are personally used by a user, the cost of the system would be large, making it extremely difficult to implement.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is possible to obtain information regarding the condition of cosmetics at any time and provide services according to the condition of the cosmetics ascertained, thereby facilitating the continuous purchase and use of cosmetics. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a cosmetics management system that can prompt users and cosmetics used therein.

The cosmetics management system according to the disclosure of the present invention includes a state detection unit that detects first information related to the state of the cosmetics, and first information regarding the state of the cosmetics stored in the cosmetics container; or a communication unit that transmits second information that is recorded in advance in a predetermined recording means and that allows the cosmetic product to be identified, and the first information detected by the state detection unit, to at least a predetermined communication partner; , a management unit capable of receiving the first information and the second information and executing a service of recording and managing at least each of the information as a communication partner of the communication unit, the management unit: The condition of the cosmetics is acquired based on the first information and the second information, and a predetermined service corresponding to at least the condition of the cosmetics is executed for the user of the cosmetics.

As described above, according to the disclosure of the present invention, for cosmetics used by a user, the first information related to the state of the cosmetics acquired by the state detection unit and the second information for identifying the cosmetics are managed. The management department collects the first information for each cosmetic used by the user, such as a detected value regarding the amount of cosmetics in the cosmetics, and determines the specific condition of the cosmetics, such as the remaining amount of cosmetics. By calculating or estimating , and making it possible to execute services according to the condition of cosmetics, for example, a service that encourages users to purchase cosmetics in response to a situation where the cosmetics are out of stock. This can be done based on the actual state of the cosmetics in the cosmetics, for example, the state in which the cosmetics are expected to run out soon, and the service can be provided at the optimal timing to encourage users to purchase the cosmetics. The user can be encouraged to continue using cosmetics appropriately, such as by increasing the possibility of purchasing the product. In addition, as users continue to use cosmetics, the management department obtains information regarding the condition of the cosmetics and provides services to the users, allowing users to easily and comfortably enjoy the services. When encouraging the user to purchase cosmetics, the user can make the purchase with the minimum necessary effort, and the sales of the cosmetics can be promoted without making the user hesitate to purchase the cosmetics.

Further, the cosmetics management system according to the disclosure of the present invention may optionally include an information recording section that is provided as the predetermined recording means in the cosmetics container and records the second information, and the communication section includes: The second information read from the information recording section is transmitted.

According to the disclosure of the present invention, the cosmetic container is provided with an information recording section that records second information, and the second information read from the information recording section is transmitted from the communication section and managed. By reaching the department and being used to identify cosmetics, it is possible to properly identify each cosmetic product used by the user based on the information given to each cosmetic container, and the management department can check the condition of each cosmetic product. It is possible to accurately grasp and execute services that accurately correspond to each situation, and the identification state can be obtained without any special operation by the user, so that the user can easily handle cosmetics without being particularly conscious of them.

Further, in the cosmetics management system according to the disclosure of the present invention, the state detection section may be provided in the cosmetics container and can detect the first information based on the amount of cosmetics inside the cosmetics container, if necessary. It is something that will be done.

As described above, according to the disclosure of the present invention, the cosmetic container is provided with the state detection section, and the state in which the amount of cosmetics changes in the cosmetic product itself can be detected to obtain the first information indicating the state of the cosmetic product. This eliminates the need to install a device external to the cosmetics to detect the condition of the cosmetics, and allows the management department to easily calculate the amount of cosmetics remaining in the cosmetics from the first information, making it possible to accurately determine the remaining amount of cosmetics. In addition, there is no need for any particular operation on the user's side to grasp the condition of the cosmetics, and the user can handle the cosmetics with only the intention of using them for makeup.

Further, in the cosmetics management system according to the disclosure of the present invention, the cosmetics container may be formed of a container body that stores the cosmetics therein and a lid body that allows the container body to be opened and closed, and the state detection unit is provided on the lid of the cosmetic container, and is capable of detecting the top surface position of the cosmetic inside the container main body as the first information.

As described above, according to the disclosure of the present invention, in a cosmetic container consisting of a container body and a lid, the lid is provided with a state detection section, and the value of the top surface position of the cosmetic is provided as the first information regarding the state of the cosmetic. By detecting the amount of cosmetics present in the container body, the amount of cosmetics present in the container body can be accurately obtained, and the management department can accurately grasp the remaining amount and make decisions based on the remaining amount.For example, it is possible to accurately determine when cosmetics will run out. It is possible to efficiently perform services such as estimating well and encouraging users to purchase at the appropriate timing.

Further, in the cosmetics management system according to the disclosure of the present invention, the cosmetics container may be formed of a container body that stores the cosmetics therein and a lid body that allows the container body to be opened and closed, and the state detection unit is provided in the container body of the cosmetic container, and is capable of detecting the weight or pressure of the cosmetic inside the container body at the bottom of the container body as the first information.

According to the disclosure of the present invention, a condition detection section is provided in the container body of a cosmetic container consisting of a container body and a lid body, and the weight or pressure at the bottom of the container body is provided as first information regarding the condition of the cosmetic product. By detecting the value of , it is possible to accurately obtain the amount of cosmetics present in the container body, and the management department can accurately grasp the remaining amount and make accurate judgments based on the remaining amount, for example, when the cosmetics will run out. It is possible to efficiently perform services such as accurately estimating products and encouraging users to purchase at the appropriate timing.

Further, the cosmetics management system according to the disclosure of the present invention may optionally include a cosmetics detection section that detects the second information from the cosmetics container outside the cosmetics, and the communication section may be configured to detect the second information from the cosmetics container outside the cosmetics. Second information for each detected cosmetic product is transmitted.

As described above, according to the disclosure of the present invention, the cosmetic container has predetermined information or predetermined feature points that can identify the cosmetic, and the cosmetic detection unit uses the information or feature points that allow the cosmetic to be identified. The obtained second information is transmitted from the communication department to the management department and used to identify the cosmetics, thereby identifying the information and characteristic points given to each cosmetic container. Based on this, if the cosmetics are located within the range where the second information of the cosmetics detection section can be detected, a state is obtained in which the necessary information can be obtained, no special operation is required by the user, and the cosmetics can be easily used. In addition to being easy to handle, there is no need to be able to transmit the second information for each cosmetic product, the cosmetic container can have a simple structure, and costs can be reduced.

Further, the cosmetics management system according to the disclosure of the present invention may be provided with a predetermined stand or box provided with a mounting surface on which the cosmetics are placed, at least in a standby state that is not being used by a user, and the cosmetics management system may detect the state. A section is provided on the stand or box and is capable of detecting, as the first information, the weight or pressure on the surface on which the cosmetic is placed, which changes as the user uses the cosmetic.

As described above, according to the disclosure of the present invention, a state detection section is provided on a stand or a box having a mounting surface on which cosmetics can be placed, and the state detection section detects the state on the mounting surface on which the cosmetics are placed before and after using the cosmetics. By detecting changes in the weight or pressure of the cosmetics, and by making it possible to transmit the detected changes as the first information regarding the condition of the cosmetics through the communication unit, it is possible to detect changes in the weight or pressure of the cosmetics that occur as the cosmetics are used. Based on this, if the cosmetics are placed on the placement surface, a state can be obtained in which the necessary information can be detected by the condition detection unit, and no special operation is required by the user. If the cosmetics are kept in a place where they are always placed when they are not in use, there is no need to perform any operations other than lifting the cosmetics from the placement surface for use and returning them to the placement surface after use, making it extremely easy to handle the cosmetics. Further, there is no need to provide a detection means that can detect information related to the state of each cosmetic product, and the cosmetic container can have a simple structure and costs can be reduced.

Further, the cosmetics management system according to the disclosure of the present invention may include an information recording section in which at least predetermined information that can identify the cosmetics as the second information is readably recorded in the cosmetics container. , which is built-in or attached, and the cosmetic detecting section communicates with the information recording section to detect recorded information in the information recording section as the second information.

As described above, according to the disclosure of the present invention, the cosmetic container has an information recording section in which information that allows the cosmetics to be identified is recorded, and the cosmetic detection section communicates the information recorded in the information recording section. By making it possible to transmit the second information from the communication section to the management section, the cosmetic container can have a simple structure with only an information recording section added, and costs can be reduced. If the cosmetics are located within the range where the cosmetics detection unit can communicate, a state can be obtained in which the information necessary for identifying the cosmetics can be detected, and no special operations are required by the user, making it easier to handle the cosmetics. becomes extremely easy. In addition, if the information recording section is a simple recording means that does not require a power source, such as a wireless tag, no special consideration is required when installing it in the cosmetic container, and the cosmetic container can have a simple structure, reducing costs. It can be suppressed.

Further, in the cosmetics management system according to the disclosure of the present invention, the cosmetics container may partially or entirely have external features that can identify the cosmetics as the second information. In order to detect the second information, the cosmetics detection unit acquires information on the feature points by imaging or scanning a part or the entire cosmetics container.

According to the disclosure of the present invention, the cosmetic container has characteristic points on a part or the whole thereof that can identify the cosmetic, and the cosmetic detection section images or scans the part or the whole of the cosmetic container. By executing the process and acquiring information on the feature points of the cosmetic container and detecting the second information, the cosmetic container is given characteristics in its appearance, while the electronic information recording part is added to the cosmetic container. It is possible to have a simple structure that does not require any special operations by the user, reducing costs, and by placing the cosmetic in a position where it can be imaged or scanned by the cosmetic detection unit, the necessary information can be detected. Cosmetics can be easily handled.

Further, in the cosmetics management system according to the disclosure of the present invention, the management section may be a management server that receives the first information and the second information via a predetermined network, if necessary, and the management server After identifying the user of the cosmetics based on the second information and the information of the cosmetics user registered in advance, the cosmetics user is identified based on the first information and the second information. The remaining amount is calculated or estimated, and when the obtained remaining amount value reaches a predetermined lower limit value, a predetermined service regarding the purchase of cosmetics targeted at the user is executed.

As described above, according to the disclosure of the present invention, the management server as a management unit that receives first information and second information via a network identifies a user of cosmetics based on each piece of information, and The remaining amount of cosmetics in the cosmetics is obtained, and when this remaining amount reaches a predetermined lower limit value, a predetermined service regarding the cosmetics is performed for the user, and the cosmetics are used up after using the cosmetics. For example, by being able to encourage users at the right time to encourage them to continue purchasing cosmetics, it becomes more efficient to guide users to make a decision to purchase cosmetics. You can securely link this to actual purchases and earn profits.

Further, in the cosmetics management system according to the disclosure of the present invention, if necessary, the management server identifies the cosmetics user based on the second information and information of the cosmetics user registered in advance. , acquires the condition of the cosmetics based on the first information and the second information, communicates with the user's communication terminal registered in advance, and sends a predetermined information about the condition of the cosmetics to the communication terminal. This is to notify the public.

According to the disclosure of the present invention, the management server as the management unit communicates with the communication terminal of the user of the cosmetics identified based on the acquired information regarding the cosmetics, By transmitting information about the condition of the cosmetics to the user's communication terminal and notifying the user of the condition of the cosmetics from the communication terminal, for example, the user can receive a predetermined notification to encourage the user to purchase the cosmetics through the communication terminal. This can be done at an appropriate time, such as right before cosmetics run out, and can efficiently guide users to make a decision to purchase cosmetics, increasing the possibility that users will continue to purchase cosmetics and increasing profits. Can be connected to.

Further, in the cosmetics management system according to the disclosure of the present invention, the management unit is communicatively connected to the communication unit to receive the first information and the second information, as necessary, and the communication unit of the cosmetics user. The communication terminal is configured as a terminal, and the communication terminal acquires the condition of the cosmetics based on the first information and the second information, and performs a predetermined notification regarding the condition of the cosmetics to the user. It is.

As described above, according to the disclosure of the present invention, the communication terminal serving as the management unit that receives the first information and the second information from the communication unit grasps the condition of the used cosmetics based on each information and controls the use of the cosmetics. By notifying the person about the condition of the cosmetics, for example, immediately before the cosmetics run out, a predetermined notification that it is desirable to replenish the lost cosmetics or replace the cosmetics with new ones can be sent. By doing this, you can encourage users to purchase cosmetics at the appropriate time, make it easier for users to decide to purchase cosmetics, and increase the possibility that users will continue to purchase cosmetics. This can lead to profits.

Further, the cosmetic according to the disclosure of the present invention is a cosmetic product in which cosmetics are housed inside a cosmetics container, and includes a state detection section that is provided in the cosmetics container and detects first information related to the state of the cosmetics; an information recording section that is provided on a cosmetics container and records at least second information that allows the cosmetic to be identified; first information that is provided on the cosmetics container and is detected by the state detection section; and the information The apparatus includes a communication section that transmits the second information read from the recording section to at least a predetermined communication partner.

According to the disclosure of the present invention, while the user uses the cosmetics, the first information related to the state of the cosmetics obtained by the state detection section and the cosmetics recorded in the information recording section are identified. The communication unit sends second information to a predetermined communication partner, and the received information can be used to detect changes in the condition of cosmetics, such as changes in the cosmetics due to use, even in a remote location that is not directly involved with the cosmetics. By being able to obtain the degree of decrease in cosmetics at In addition, it is expected that various services related to cosmetics will be provided to users, beyond simply allowing users to use cosmetics, such as services such as encouraging users to purchase cosmetics. This can be expected to increase the likelihood that users will continue to purchase and use cosmetics, and increase the number of sales efficiently.

1 is a block diagram of a cosmetics management system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of cosmetics used in the cosmetics management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a bottom view of the lid of the cosmetics used in the cosmetics management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a state of information transmission from cosmetics to a management server in the cosmetics management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a state of information transmission from the management server to the communication terminal in the cosmetics management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a state in which lids of cosmetics are reused in the cosmetics management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a state of information transmission from cosmetics to a communication terminal in another cosmetics management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a cosmetics management system according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a front view of cosmetics used in the cosmetics management system according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of cosmetics used in a cosmetics management system according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a plan view of a container main body of a cosmetic used in a cosmetics management system according to a second embodiment of the present invention. It is an explanatory diagram of information transmission state from cosmetics to a management server in a cosmetics management system concerning a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a state of information transmission from a management server to a communication terminal in a cosmetics management system according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a structure for supplying power to a lid portion of cosmetics in a cosmetics management system according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a structure for supplying power to a container main body portion of a cosmetic in a cosmetics management system according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a cosmetics management system according to a third embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the cosmetics mounting state of the mounting table used for the cosmetics management system concerning the 3rd embodiment of the present invention. It is a top view of the mounting table used for the cosmetics management system based on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a state of information transmission from cosmetics to a management server in a cosmetics management system according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a state of information transmission from a management server to a communication terminal in a cosmetics management system according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a state in which cosmetics are placed on a placing table in a cosmetics management system according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a detection state of a cosmetics information recording section in a communication terminal in a cosmetics management system according to another embodiment of the present invention. It is an explanatory diagram of the detection state of the feature point (barcode) of the cosmetics container on the mounting table in the cosmetics management system according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a detection state of a feature point (container shape) of a cosmetic container on a mounting table in a cosmetics management system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

(First embodiment of the present invention)
Hereinafter, a cosmetics management system according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be explained based on FIGS. 1 to 6. In this embodiment, an example of a system that can detect the state of cosmetics and the like using the cosmetic container itself will be described.

In each of the figures, the cosmetics management system 1 according to the present embodiment includes a state detection unit 11 that detects first information regarding the state of the cosmetics 50 containing the cosmetics 55 inside the cosmetics container 51. , an information recording section 12 provided in the cosmetic container 51 and prerecorded with second information that makes it possible to identify the cosmetic, the second information recorded in the information recording section 12, and a state detection section. A communication unit 13 transmits the first information detected in step 11 to a predetermined communication partner, and receives the first information and second information as one communication partner of the communication unit 13, and transmits the first information and the second information to each other. The configuration includes a management server 90 as the management unit capable of executing a service of recording and managing information.

In this cosmetics management system 1, the cosmetics container 51 of the cosmetics 50, specifically, the lid 53 of the cosmetics container 51, is provided with the state detection section 11, the information recording section 12, and the communication section 13. be.
In addition, the lid 53 of the cosmetic container 51 also includes a battery 15 as a power source that supplies power to the state detection section 11 , the information recording section 12 , and the communication section 13 .

The cosmetic 50 is a cosmetic container 51 containing a cosmetic 55 such as a liquid or a highly fluid emulsion for use by a user.
The cosmetic container 51 is formed of a container body 52 that stores a cosmetic 55 therein, and a lid 53 that allows the container body 52 to be opened and closed.
The lid 53 of the cosmetic container 51 is configured to house the state detection section 11, the information recording section 12, the communication section 13, and the battery 15.

The cosmetic product 50 is placed on the top surface of a flat table or stand in such a way that it does not move easily so as to not interfere with detection by the state detection unit 11, at least in a standby state where it is not being used by a user. .

The cosmetic product 50 has a structure in which when the cosmetic product 55 runs out, the empty cosmetic container 51 is not discarded and replaced with a new cosmetic product, but the lid body 53 in which the condition detection section 11 and the like are built in is used continuously. , the user purchases a new refill type lid that is compatible with this lid 53, and replaces the lid 53 that was previously used with the simple lid 54 of the new cosmetic container, thereby replacing the cosmetic with a new one. This new cosmetic product can also detect and communicate the condition of the cosmetic product (see Figure 6).

The combination of the container body 52 and the lid 53 forming the cosmetic container 51 in this cosmetic 50 is determined for each type of cosmetic, and if the container body 52 and the lid 53 are for different cosmetics, the combination is not appropriate. In this case, the container body 52 and the lid 53 do not fit together, and the container body 52 cannot be closed with the lid 53.

The structure of the cosmetic product 50 is similar to that of the known cosmetic product 55 in which the cosmetic product 55 is housed in the cosmetic container 51, except that the lid body 53 includes a state detection section 11, an information recording section 12, a communication section 13, and a battery 15. This is similar to cosmetics, so detailed explanation will be omitted.

The state detection unit 11 detects first information regarding the state of the cosmetic product 50 that changes as the user uses the cosmetic product.
This state detection unit 11 is provided in the cosmetic container 51 and is configured to be able to detect information regarding the amount of cosmetics 55 inside the cosmetics container 51 as the first information regarding the state of the cosmetics.

More specifically, the state detection unit 11 is provided on the lid 53 of the cosmetic container 51 so as to be located above the upper surface of the cosmetic 55 in the container body 52. The amount of the cosmetic 55 decreases as it is used, and in accordance with this decreasing change, the upper surface position of the fluid cosmetic 55 also decreases. The state detection unit 11 measures the top surface position of the cosmetic 55 from the lid 53 side, and detects the measured value as the first information (see FIG. 2).

In principle, the detection of the measured value of the top surface position of the cosmetic 55 as the first information by the state detection unit 11 is performed at all times, but in order to save the power supplied from the battery 15, the detection is performed at a predetermined value set in advance. Detection may be performed at time intervals, or each time the state of the cosmetic 50 changes as the user uses the cosmetic, that is, each time there is a change in the top surface position of the cosmetic 55. You can also do that.

The mechanism by which the state detection unit 11 measures the top surface position of the cosmetic 55 is similar to a known non-contact type liquid level sensor such as a radio wave type or an ultrasonic type, and a detailed explanation thereof will be omitted.

The information recording section 12 is provided on the lid 53 of the cosmetic container 51 and records the second information that allows the cosmetic 50 to be identified.
Specifically, the information recording unit 12 has a memory in which predetermined unique information assigned only to the cosmetic product is electronically recorded in a readable or readable/writable manner so that the cosmetic product 50 as the second information can be identified. It is a predetermined recording means such as.

This information recording section 12 is electrically connected to a communication section 13 to be able to exchange information, and the unique information for identifying cosmetics recorded in the information recording section 12 is transferred from the information recording section 12 to a second This is a mechanism in which the information is read as information and transmitted to the outside through the communication section 13.

The communication unit 13 transmits second information that is recorded in advance in the information recording unit 12 of the cosmetic container 51 and that makes it possible to identify the cosmetic, and first information detected by the state detection unit 11 to a predetermined network 100. The information is transmitted to the management server 90 which is the predetermined communication partner.

The communication section 13 is provided on the lid body 53 and is electrically connected to the state detection section 11 and the information recording section 12, so that the communication section 13 receives first information from the state detection section 11 and second information from the information recording section 12. information, and can be connected to the network 100 as necessary to transmit the first information and second information to the management server 90.

The timing at which the communication unit 13 transmits the first information and the second information to the management server 90 is when the first information is detected by the state detection unit 11, or at a predetermined time set in advance. It can be an interval. When transmitting at this predetermined time interval, if the state detection unit 11 detects the first information in synchronization with the transmission of the communication unit 13, power consumption can be suppressed to the minimum necessary and Good.

Note that, under the condition that the communication unit 13 transmits at the predetermined time interval, if the first information is generated by the detection by the state detection unit 11 even while the communication unit 13 is not transmitting, the first information The information may be temporarily stored in a predetermined information recording means along with information indicating the time of occurrence, and the communication unit 13 may transmit the information all at once when the communication unit 13 transmits the information. This allows the management server 90 to manage cosmetics more accurately.

More specifically, the communication unit 13 is configured to wirelessly connect to a LAN, an IP communication network, etc., connect to the network 100 through these, and transmit and receive information to and from the management server 90. When the communication unit 13 is connected to a network, the communication can be performed, for example, by wireless communication based on the IEEE 802.11 series or IEEE 802.15 series standard system, or as power-saving wireless communication using various methods known as LPWAN. . For example, if the communication unit 13 employs LPWAN (Low Power Consumption Wide Area Wireless Communication) technology, the frequency of communication by connecting to the network 100 via a gateway, base station, etc. may be reduced in order to reduce power consumption. , once every one or several days.

In addition, the communication unit 13 may perform short-range communication with a predetermined communication terminal 80 such as a smartphone used by a cosmetics user, and communicate with the management server 90 via this communication terminal 80. can. In this case, the communication unit 13 is configured to enable communication with the communication terminal 80 that has approached within a predetermined distance of the cosmetic container 51, and while it is in a state where it can communicate with this communication terminal 80, for example, Every time the detection unit 11 detects first information related to the state of the cosmetic 50 that changes as the user uses the cosmetic, the first information from the state detection unit 11 is once directed to the communication terminal 80. It will be sent to the management server 90. Such communication between the communication unit 13 and the communication terminal 80 is performed as short-range wireless communication according to a standard system such as ISO/IEC 18092, or wireless communication according to a standard system such as the IEEE 802.11 series or the IEEE 802.15 series.

Note that while the communication terminal 80 sends the first information to the management server 90, it also receives data such as information related to purchasing cosmetics transmitted from the management server 90, and notifies the user of such information. Can be done.

The management server 90 is connected to the network 100 as the management unit, receives the first information and the second information via the network 100 as a communication partner of the communication unit 13, and transmits each of these pieces of information. It is capable of performing recording and storage services.

The management server 90 also acquires the condition of the cosmetics based on the first information and the second information, and provides predetermined services (for example, purchase promotion) targeted at cosmetics users according to the condition of the cosmetics. services) can be executed.

This management server 90 is registered in advance with information for identifying and specifying the cosmetics 50 and information for identifying and specifying the user who owns and uses the cosmetics 50, and each information regarding the cosmetics 50 is transmitted via the network 100. Once obtained, this information is recorded and stored for each cosmetic product of the user. The management server 90 also registers in advance a predetermined communication terminal 80 as a terminal used by a user, and is capable of communicating with this communication terminal 80 via the network 100.

The management server 90 identifies the cosmetic product from the acquired second information, and also identifies the user who is recorded as the purchaser of the cosmetic product from among the users registered in advance. In addition, for the identified cosmetic, the relationship between the measured value of the top surface position of the cosmetic as first information and the amount of cosmetic in the cosmetic container 51 and the top surface position of the amount of makeup registered in advance for each type of cosmetic. Using this, it is possible to calculate or estimate the amount of cosmetics remaining in the cosmetics container (residual amount), which has decreased due to use.
Then, the management server 90 determines whether the remaining amount of the obtained cosmetic has reached a predetermined lower limit of the remaining amount, which is set in advance as a guideline for replacing the cosmetic with a new cosmetic.

This predetermined lower limit value of the remaining amount of cosmetics is a guideline for the remaining amount of each cosmetic product to be replaced with a new one, and the remaining amount of cosmetics will become 0 after a few days of use from the time when the remaining amount is reached. is assumed to be a predetermined expected remaining amount, and the user can take measures such as purchasing cosmetics before the cosmetics completely run out, so that the use of the cosmetics 50 can be continued without interruption. be made into

When the value of the remaining amount of cosmetics 55 reaches the predetermined lower limit value, the management server 90 adjusts the amount of cosmetics according to the state of the cosmetics 50 that has decreased to the level where the remaining amount should be replaced with this new cosmetics. A predetermined service targeted at the user, for example, information related to the purchase of new cosmetics to replace the current cosmetics that are about to run out is sent to the user's communication terminal 80, and use based on the content of the information is provided. The communication terminal 80 notifies the user to perform a service to encourage the user to make a purchase.

Note that the word "server" used in this application, including this embodiment, does not necessarily mean a single, tangible device, but multiple devices connected to a network and working together to respond to requests. In some cases, the device is a group of devices that provide one or more services as a whole, and in other cases, the device has a function that provides one or more required services as if it were a single device, although it is only a part of the device's functions. This also includes cases where the device is a virtual device that can be treated as a single device from the side receiving the service.

In the management server 90, the communication unit 13 of the cosmetic product 50 communicates with the management server 90 via the communication terminal 80, so that the transmission interval between the first information and the second information sent to the management server 90 can be made sufficiently small. In some cases, it is also possible to determine the user's operations related to the use of cosmetics. For example, the management server 90 acquires, from the first information, a state in which the top surface position of the target cosmetic detected by the state detection unit 11 fluctuates up and down rapidly with the movement of the entire container, and the top surface position cannot be detected. or when detecting information about the opening/closing operation of the lid body 53 is received from a separately provided sensor, it is determined that the user has picked up the cosmetics, and recognition as a single use of the cosmetics by the user is started. Then, the elapsed time is counted until the fluctuation subsides and a new upper surface position is detected.

Then, when the user finishes using the cosmetics and returns the cosmetics to their original position, the top surface position indicated by the first information from the cosmetics state detection unit 11 remains constant without fluctuation. Based on the convergence to the value of , the management server 90 determines that the user has finished using the cosmetics, terminates the recognition of the user as using the cosmetics once, counts the number of times the cosmetics have been used, and The elapsed time up to that point is recorded as one use time, and further, the difference in the remaining amount of each cosmetic based on the top surface position of the cosmetic after remounting and the already recorded top surface position before the start of use is calculated. , it is also possible to calculate the amount of cosmetics used in one use.

The management server 90 determines that the remaining amount of cosmetics in the cosmetics 50 has reached a predetermined lower limit value, which is a guideline for replacing the cosmetics with a new one, and controls the cosmetics user according to the state of the cosmetics 50. When executing a target predetermined service, a communication state is established as necessary with the communication terminal 80 registered in advance as a terminal used by the user of the cosmetics 50, and then the user is contacted via the network 100. It has a function to send purchase promotion information by e-mail, push notification, etc. in order to carry out notifications to encourage the purchase of cosmetics.

The communication terminal 80 to which information is transmitted from the management server 90 is equipped with a display device 81 and an input device 82, and has a wireless communication means 83 for connecting and communicating with an IP communication network, such as a mobile phone, a so-called smartphone, or a PDA ( The terminal is a known device such as a mobile information terminal (portable information terminal), which is capable of executing an application program on the terminal and has a storage means 85 capable of holding data. This communication terminal 80 has a touch panel type display device 81, and the display device also serves as an input device 82.

This communication terminal 80 is equipped with a communication connection means 84 for directly communicating by wireless communication with the communication unit 13 of the cosmetics 50, which is separate from the wireless communication means 83 for connection to an IP communication network, as necessary. When a person brings the communication terminal 80 close to the lid 53 of the cosmetic product 50, the communication connection means 84 in a standby state captures radio waves from the communication unit 13, or the communication unit 13 in a standby state captures radio waves from the communication unit 13. When the radio waves from 84 are captured and a communication state is established between the communication connection means 84 and the communication unit 13, the program is automatically started and executed, or the program is started by the user's operation. By being executed, a configuration may be adopted in which information can be exchanged (communication) between the management server 90 and the communication unit 13 through the communication terminal 80.

When the management server 90 determines that the amount of cosmetics remaining is insufficient for several more uses, the management server 90 sends a predetermined purchase request to the communication terminal 80 registered as the terminal of the user who owns the cosmetics. By sending promotion information, you can confirm that the remaining amount of cosmetic product 50 will run out after a few more uses, and that you can purchase new cosmetic products through a predetermined purchase site or in-app purchase process, and depending on the timing of purchase. causes the user's communication terminal 80 to issue a predetermined notification indicating that new cosmetics can be delivered to the user before the currently used cosmetics run out. The notification may be, for example, a guidance display on the display device screen of the communication terminal 80 or guidance by voice output, so that information can be accurately conveyed to the user and strongly encourage the user to purchase new cosmetics. be able to.

In addition, by transmitting purchase promotion information, the management server 90 causes the user's communication terminal 80 to provide a user interface for inputting cosmetics purchases by the user (for example, on a purchase site or within a purchase application). (input content screen related to the purchase of cosmetics is displayed), and the user can actually carry out procedures for purchasing cosmetics. In this state, when the user inputs the purchase of cosmetics to the communication terminal 80, the communication terminal 80 that receives the input transmits information to the management server 90 that the procedure for purchasing the cosmetics has been completed.

When the management server 90 receives information from the communication terminal 80 that the user has completed the procedure for purchasing cosmetics, the management server 90 processes the user's purchase procedure using the management server 90 itself or another server for payment services managed by the management server. The payment process is executed to complete the payment process, and the cosmetics are delivered to the delivery company. The process of transmitting instruction information to enable delivery will proceed.

Finally, when the user replaces the cosmetics 50 used by the user with the delivered new cosmetics except for the lid body 53 (or takes out the cosmetics from the package of the delivered cosmetics and refills them into the container body 52), the state When the detection unit 11 detects the new top surface position and the information on this new top surface position is transmitted to the management server 90, the management server 90 certifies the completion of replacement or replenishment, and the management by the management server 90 At least the cosmetics 50 that are in new condition will be restarted. Furthermore, the management server 90 causes the communication terminal 80 of the user to terminate the notification to the user by transmitting the purchase promotion information.

Note that the management server 90 ends the notification of information encouraging purchase to the user's communication terminal 80 not only when the management server 90 certifies completion of replacement or replenishment, but also when the user It does not matter if the cosmetics purchase procedure is performed on the terminal 80 or the payment for the purchase procedure is completed on the management server 90. Further, according to an instruction operation by the administrator of the management server 90, the instruction information can be transmitted from the management server 90 to a predetermined communication terminal 80 at any timing to end the notification. For example, an administrator, such as a cosmetics seller, who is involved in a purchasing system that includes the management server 90 related to sales of cosmetics, and who has been given the authority to handle the management server 90, receives a telephone call, email, etc. from a cosmetics user. Upon receiving the notification, the user can operate the management server 90 to transmit notification termination instruction information to the communication terminal 80 of the corresponding user, thereby terminating the notification at the communication terminal 80.

As a result, for example, even though a legitimate user of cosmetics has legitimately obtained the cosmetics through a different purchase method other than through the communication terminal 80, information urging the user to purchase the cosmetics is sent to the communication terminal 80 of the user. Even in such cases, if the cosmetics user informs the administrator of the situation, the management server 90 will send cancellation information to the communication terminal 80, and the cosmetics user will be returned to the normal state where the purchase is not encouraged. This prevents unnecessary notifications from being made depending on the method of obtaining the cosmetics, and prevents users who have already purchased and own new cosmetics from accidentally purchasing new cosmetics using the communication terminal 80. It is possible to avoid a situation that imposes an additional burden on the user in some cases.

In addition, the management server 90 sends information to the user's communication terminal 80 to prompt purchase and is notified when the amount of cosmetics in the cosmetics decreases due to use by the user and the remaining amount falls below a predetermined limit. The present invention is not limited to this case, and information can be transmitted from the management server 90 to a predetermined communication terminal 80 at any timing by an instruction operation by the administrator of the management server 90. For example, an administrator, such as a cosmetics seller, who is involved in a purchasing system that includes a management server 90 related to sales of cosmetics and is given authority to handle the management server 90, operates the management server 90 to By transmitting information to the communication terminal 80, it is possible to cause the communication terminal 80 to issue a notification encouraging purchase.

In addition, the management server 90 can inform the user's communication terminal 80 to purchase new cosmetics via the communication terminal 80 when the remaining amount of the cosmetics 50 reaches a state where it will run out after a few more uses. When executing the notification indicating this, the purchase of cosmetics may be further encouraged by simultaneously announcing that a predetermined benefit will be given in conjunction with the purchase.

Next, management of cosmetics in the cosmetics management system according to this embodiment will be explained. It is assumed that the cosmetic product 50 has no problem with the power supply capability of the battery 15 built into the lid body 53 as a power source, and the first information related to the state of the cosmetic product can be detected by the state detection unit 11 and managed by the communication unit 13. It is assumed that it is in a state where it can communicate with the server 90, and that it is placed on a stable and flat place when not in use.

In addition, in the management server 90 that exchanges information with the communication unit 13 of the cosmetics 50, the cosmetics 50 and the users who use them are registered in advance, and information on the remaining amount of the cosmetics 50 up to that point is recorded. It is assumed that there is

Incidentally, the association between a user and the cosmetics owned and used by the user is established after the first purchase of the cosmetics by the user, for example, by the communication terminal 80 of the user who has activated the registration program. Acquires cosmetic information by reading barcodes and two-dimensional codes attached to packaging packages, and acquiring recorded information through short-range communication with wireless tags attached to cosmetic containers, etc., and sends this information to the management server. By doing so, the product will be registered as a cosmetic by the user.

When the cosmetic product 50 is not in use, it is usually placed in a predetermined location, waiting for use by a user.
When actually used, the cosmetic product 50 is lifted away from the place where it was placed by the user, and while the cosmetic product 50 is being picked up, the lid body 53 of the cosmetic container 51 is opened or otherwise operated to release the cosmetic product. After being taken out, the cosmetic container 51 is returned to its original state by closing the lid 53 and then returned to its original position.

The value of the top surface position of the cosmetic in the cosmetic container 51, which changes as the cosmetic decreases as the cosmetic 50 is used, is detected by the state detection unit 11 as first information. The information is transmitted from the communication section 13 to the management server 90 together with the second information for identifying the cosmetics 50 read from the information recording section 12 .

Since the battery built in the lid 53 of the cosmetic product 50 has the minimum necessary capacity, the state detection unit 11 detects the first information at a predetermined frequency, such as once a day, and At the same time as this detection, the communication unit 13 transmits the second information read from the information recording unit 12 and the detected first information to the management server 90 via the network 100 to reduce power consumption. It is preferable to do so.

When the management server 90 receives the first information and the second information related to the cosmetics 50 transmitted from the communication unit 13 via the network 100, it identifies the cosmetics 50 from the second information and selects the cosmetics 50 registered in advance. The remaining amount of cosmetics in cosmetics 50 is calculated from the first information using the relationship between the amount of cosmetics in cosmetics 50 and the top surface position. The amount of remaining cosmetics in this cosmetics 50, which changes to a smaller value as the amount of cosmetics decreases as the user uses the cosmetics 50, and the amount of cosmetics remaining in the cosmetics 50 are determined in advance as a guideline for replacing them with new cosmetics. The remaining amount is compared with a predetermined value.

Then, the management server 90 determines whether the remaining amount of the cosmetics 50 based on the first information has reached a remaining amount that is a guideline for replacing the cosmetics 50, and determines whether the cosmetics 50 should be replaced. We will check to see if it is in the correct condition.

For a while after starting to use the cosmetic product 50 from a new state, there will be a sufficient amount of cosmetic material inside the cosmetic container of the cosmetic product 50, so the remaining amount of the cosmetic product based on the first information will be as described above. The cosmetic product 50 does not meet the following conditions, and the cosmetic product 50 remains in a state where it is not determined that it should be replaced, and continues to be used by the user (see FIG. 4).

On the other hand, the state detection unit 11 detects as first information that the period of use of the cosmetics 50 has become longer and the amount of cosmetics actually remaining is low, and based on this first information, the management server 90 determines how much cosmetics to use in the cosmetics 50. When it is determined that the remaining amount of cosmetics 50 has reached the lower limit of the remaining amount, which is a guideline for replacing the cosmetics 50 with a new one, the management server 90 prompts the user to purchase a new cosmetics 50 and exchange it for a new one. Purchasing promotion information that encourages purchase is transmitted to the communication terminal 80 of the user of the cosmetic product 50 via the network 100 (see FIG. 5).

When the communication terminal 80 receives the purchase promotion information from the management server 90 through the communication means 85, the communication terminal 80 issues a notification to encourage the purchase of the cosmetics 50, for example, by display. At this time, the communication terminal 80 of the user of the cosmetic product 50 informs that the cosmetic product 50 is almost out of cosmetics and that the cosmetic product has been purchased and should be replaced with the current one, and that a new cosmetic product for replacement is available. 50 can be purchased using the communication terminal 80 (see FIG. 5).

In response to such notifications from the communication terminal 80, the user purchases and obtains a new cosmetic 50, and after the cosmetic 50 is completely free of cosmetics, the lid 53 of the previously used cosmetic container 51 is closed. To replace the simple lid 54 of a new cosmetic product, specifically, remove the lid body 53 from the container body 52 of the used cosmetic product, remove the simple lid 54 from the container body 52 of the new cosmetic product, and replace the lid body 53 with the new cosmetic container body 52. (See FIG. 6). This completes the replacement of the used cosmetics with the new cosmetics 50.

By replacing the lid 53 with a new cosmetic container body 52 and reusing it, new cosmetics can be obtained as a refill using a simple lid 54 that does not have a detection part or a communication part, which reduces the cost of acquiring cosmetics. can be suppressed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the entire used cosmetic product may be replaced with a new cosmetic product.

When the cosmetic is replaced with a new cosmetic 50 in this way, the value of the new top surface position of the cosmetic is detected as first information by the state detection unit 11, and this first information is sent from the communication unit 13 to the management server 90. . The management server 90 that received this information certified the replacement of the cosmetic 50 based on the large change from the previous value of the top surface position of the cosmetic, which is the first information of the cosmetic 50, and recorded it for each cosmetic 50. The remaining amount of cosmetics is set to an initial value, and the recording of the remaining amount is restarted by using this cosmetics 50 exchange opportunity as a new previous cosmetics 50 exchange.

On the other hand, if the user does not purchase the cosmetics 50 even after receiving the notification from the communication terminal 80, the cosmetics 50 will soon reach its usage limit, and the user will If you want to continue using the cosmetic product 50, you will have no choice but to obtain the cosmetic product 50. When the user recognizes the inconvenient state in which the cosmetics 50 are empty and cannot be used, the user can be encouraged to decide to purchase or exchange the cosmetics 50 in response to notifications from the communication terminal 80 from now on.

Note that when using the cosmetics 50, the quality of the cosmetics is treated as not changing over time, and the management server 90 is configured to set and manage only the conditions related to the remaining amount of the cosmetics. However, depending on the user and the type of cosmetics, if the cosmetics are used infrequently and are used for a long period of time, deterioration due to changes in cosmetics over time can be expected. The management server 90 acquires such information, uses this information to manage the usage period, and determines the remaining amount of cosmetics. From the viewpoint of deterioration of the cosmetic over time, it is determined whether the cosmetic 50 has exceeded a predetermined upper limit of time, which is a guideline for replacing the cosmetic with a new one, and if the period of use exceeds the upper limit, the cosmetic Similarly to the case where it is determined that the remaining amount has reached a predetermined lower limit value, the configuration may be such that purchase promotion information is transmitted to the communication terminal 80 as a service to encourage purchase or exchange of new cosmetics. In that case, the management server 90 collects and obtains information such as temperature and humidity that affect the deterioration of the cosmetics in addition to information such as the period of use of the cosmetics 50, and uses this information to determine the degree of deterioration with more precision. After careful estimation, the upper limit of the usage period may be further adjusted and controlled.

In addition, when using the cosmetics 50, the management server 90 obtains the number of times the cosmetics have been used and the amount used per use based on the first information, etc. If the amount is too large or too small compared to the amount of cosmetics 50 used, the management server sends information regarding the appropriate usage frequency and amount to the communication terminal 80 of the user, and the communication terminal 80 displays the amount of cosmetics 50 used and the amount used. It is also possible to notify the user of advice information regarding frequency of use (for example, to point out overuse or underuse of cosmetics and urge correction). In this case, the management server 90 collects information on the number of times cosmetics are used and the amount of cosmetics used per use by a large number of users, creates a database, and then derives the number of times and amount of cosmetics used as a guideline. , these may be compared with the number of times of use and the amount of use by the user.

Furthermore, the management server 90 collects information on temperature and humidity, biometric information of the user, exercise history information of the user, information on the content of the user's meals, etc., in addition to information on the number of times of use and amount used. Based on this information, advice information regarding the amount and frequency of use of the cosmetics 50 that is suitable for the user and the surrounding situation at that time may be generated, and the information may be transmitted via the communication terminal 80. .

In this way, in the cosmetics management system according to the present embodiment, the first information related to the state of the cosmetics 50 acquired by the state detection unit 11 and the cosmetics 50 used by the user are identified. The management server 90 collects second information for each cosmetic product 50 used by the user, and uses the first information, for example, a detected value regarding the amount of cosmetic material 55 in the cosmetic product 50, for each cosmetic product 50 used by the user. By calculating or estimating the specific state of the cosmetic product 50, for example, the remaining amount of the cosmetic product 55, it is possible to execute a service according to the state of the cosmetic product 50. Correspondingly, services such as encouraging users to purchase cosmetics can be provided based on the state of the cosmetics 55 in the actual cosmetics 50, for example, the state in which the cosmetics 55 in the cosmetics 50 are expected to run out soon. The service can be provided at an optimal timing, and when the user is urged to purchase the cosmetic product 50, the possibility that the purchase will be realized can be increased, and the user can be made to continue using the cosmetic product 50 appropriately. Furthermore, while the user continues to use the cosmetics 50, the management server 90 acquires information regarding the state of the cosmetics 50 and provides services to the users, so that the users can enjoy the services easily and without any burden. When urging a user to purchase the cosmetic product 50, the user can perform the purchase with the minimum necessary effort, and the sales of the cosmetic product 50 can be promoted without making the user hesitate to purchase the cosmetic product 50.

In the cosmetics management system according to the embodiment, the management unit that receives the first information and the second information as a communication partner of the communication unit 13 is a management server that exchanges information with the communication unit 13 via the network 100. 90, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 7, a communication terminal 80 of a cosmetics user may be used as the management unit.

In this case, the communication terminal 80, as a communication partner of the communication department, receives the first information and the second information from the communication department, records and manages this information, and also records and manages the used information based on each piece of information. As a service that acquires the condition of cosmetics and informs users about the condition of the cosmetics, for example, just before the cosmetics run out, we provide a service that targets cosmetics users according to the condition of the cosmetics. The user will be notified that it is desirable to replenish the cosmetics or replace the cosmetics with new ones.

In this way, the communication terminal 80 sends a predetermined notification to the user regarding the state of the user's cosmetics, so that the user can receive a notification at an appropriate time based on the actual detection of the state where the cosmetics are about to run out. This can encourage users to purchase cosmetics, make it easier for users to decide to purchase cosmetics, increase the possibility that users will continue to purchase cosmetics, and lead to profits from cosmetics sales.

Further, in the cosmetics management system according to the embodiment, the state detection unit 11 provided in the lid body 53 detects first information regarding the state of the cosmetics, and transmits this first information to the management server 90. In addition to this, various other information obtained from the lid body 53, such as the remaining amount of the battery 15 related to information detection and the dirt status of the condition detection unit 11, is also sent to the management server 90. The management server 90 transmits the information and uses the information in the management server 90, or the management server 90 transmits the information to the user's communication terminal 80 as necessary, and the communication terminal 80 notifies the user of the status of each part. It is also possible to have a configuration in which the Furthermore, the lid body 53 is provided with a notification section that can notify the user of information by emitting light from an LED or the like, so that information such as the remaining amount of the battery 15 and the dirtiness of the condition detection section 11 can be displayed. The configuration may also be such that the user can grasp information such as the state in which the liquid has almost disappeared through notification from the notification unit.

(Second embodiment of the present invention)
In the cosmetics management system according to the first embodiment, the lid 53 of the cosmetics container 51 is provided with a state detection section 11, an information recording section 12, and a communication section 13, and the state detection section 11 detects the makeup inside the container body 52. The value of the top surface position of the cosmetic that changes with the change in the amount of the cosmetic 55 is detected, and this is transmitted as first information from the communication unit 13 to the management server 90, and the management server 90 calculates the remaining amount of the cosmetic in the cosmetic. , the configuration is such that the service to the user is executed based on the remaining amount, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIGS. 8 to 13, the state detection section 22, the information recording section 22, and a communication unit 23 is provided in the container body 52 of the cosmetic container 51, and the state detection unit 21 detects the state of change in the amount of the cosmetic 55 inside the cosmetic container, which is the first information, from the side of the container body 52. It is also possible to do this.

Note that, like the first embodiment, the cosmetic product 50 in this embodiment includes a cosmetic container 51 that is formed of a container body 52 that stores a cosmetic material 55 therein, and a lid body 53 that allows the container body 52 to be opened and closed. However, the difference is that the state detection section 21, the information recording section 22, the communication section 23, and the battery 25 that supplies power to these sections are built in the container body 52. Further, the state detection unit 21 is located below the cosmetic 55 and detects the weight of the cosmetic 55.

The configuration of the cosmetic product 50 other than the configuration of each part provided in the container body 51 is similar to the known cosmetic product in which the cosmetic product 55 is housed in the cosmetic container 51, as in the first embodiment, and will not be described in detail. omitted.

The state detection unit 21 is provided in the container body 52 of the cosmetic container 51, and detects changes in the weight or pressure at the bottom of the container body due to changes in the amount of cosmetics inside the container body 52, and detects changes in the weight or pressure at the bottom of the container body 52. This is a configuration that can be detected as one piece of information.

Specifically, the state detection unit 21 is provided at the bottom of the container body 52, which is below the cosmetic 55 in the container body 52. The amount of the cosmetic 55 decreases with use, and as the amount of the cosmetic 55 decreases, the weight of the cosmetic 55, that is, the pressure applied from the cosmetic 55 to the bottom of the container body 52 also decreases. The state detection unit 21 measures the pressure applied from the cosmetic 55 at the bottom of the container body 52, and detects the measured value as the first information (see FIG. 10).
The mechanism for measuring the pressure of the cosmetic 55 by the state detection unit 21 is similar to that of a known pressure sensor, and detailed explanation will be omitted.

Note that the changed value of the weight or pressure at the bottom of the container body, which the state detection unit 21 is trying to detect as the first information, is the amount applied from the cosmetic 55 to the bottom of the container body 52 in accordance with the weight of the cosmetic 55. Although the pressure value is detected, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to directly detect the weight value of the cosmetic 55 by using the state detection unit 21 as a weight sensor. In addition, the condition detection section 21 is provided below the bottom of the container body 52 so as to be in partial contact with the top surface of a table, stand, etc. on which cosmetics are placed. As the value, the value of the pressure applied from the bottom of the container body 52 to the mounting surface corresponding to the combined weight of the cosmetic material 55 and the cosmetic container 51, and the value of the total weight of the cosmetic material 55 and the cosmetic container 51 are detected. It doesn't matter if you do it like this.

Similar to the first embodiment, the information recording unit 22 has a memory in which predetermined unique information assigned only to the cosmetic product, which makes it possible to identify the cosmetic product 50 as the second information, is electronically recorded in advance. However, the difference is that it is provided in the container body 52 of the cosmetic container 51. The information recording section 22 is the same as that in the first embodiment except that it is provided in the container body 52, and detailed explanation thereof will be omitted.

Similar to the first embodiment, the communication unit 23 manages the second information recorded in the information recording unit 22 of the cosmetic container 51 and the first information detected by the state detection unit 21 through the network 100. While it can be transmitted to the server 90, the difference is that it is provided in the container body 52 of the cosmetic container 51. The communication section 23 is the same as that in the first embodiment except that it is provided in the container body 52, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Similar to the first embodiment, the management server 90 serves as a communication partner of the communication unit 23 and receives the first information and the second information via the network 100, records and stores each piece of information. In addition to the services that apply to cosmetics, it is possible to perform predetermined services targeted at cosmetics users according to the condition of the cosmetics.

However, in this management server 90, the first information detected by the state detection section 21 and transmitted from the communication section 23 corresponds to the measured value of the pressure applied from the cosmetic material 55 at the bottom of the container body 52. This is a mechanism in which the relationship between the amount of cosmetic 55 in the cosmetic container 51 and the pressure applied from the cosmetic 55 to the bottom of the container is registered in advance for each cosmetic. Using this relationship between the amount of the cosmetic 55 and the pressure, the management server 90 determines, from the first information, that the cosmetic 50 specified based on the second information is in the cosmetic container in a reduced state due to use. The amount (remaining amount) of the cosmetic material 55 remaining in the container is calculated.

Next, management of cosmetics in the cosmetics management system according to this embodiment will be explained. It is assumed that the cosmetics 50 have no problem with the power supply capability of the battery 25 built into the container body 52, that the state detection section 21 can detect the first information regarding the state of the cosmetics, and that the communication section 23 can detect the first information about the state of the cosmetics from the management server 90. When not in use, it must be placed on a stable, flat surface.

Further, in the management server 90 that exchanges information with the communication unit 23 of the cosmetics 50, the cosmetics 50 and the users who use them are registered in advance, as in the first embodiment, and the information on the cosmetics 50 up to that point is registered in advance. It is assumed that information on the remaining amount is recorded.

When the cosmetic product 50 is not in use, it is usually placed in a predetermined location, waiting for use by a user.

When the cosmetic product 50 is used, similarly to the first embodiment, the cosmetic product 50 is lifted up by the user and separated from the place where it was placed, and while the cosmetic product 50 is being picked up, the lid body of the cosmetic container 51 is removed. After the cosmetic 55 is taken out by opening the cosmetic container 53, the cosmetic container 51 is returned to its original state by closing the lid 53, and then returned to its original position. Further, when the cosmetic container 51 is of a pump type, the cosmetic product 50 is not moved from the position where it is placed, and the necessary amount of liquid cosmetic is discharged onto the user's hand by the user's operation. It is used in this way.

The value of the pressure from the cosmetic 55 in the cosmetic container 51, which changes as the cosmetic 55 decreases through use of the cosmetic 50, is detected as first information by the state detection unit 21 at the bottom, This first information is transmitted from the communication unit 23 to the management server 90 together with the second information for identifying the cosmetics 50 read from the information recording unit 22 (see FIG. 12).

When the management server 90 receives the first information and second information related to the cosmetics 50 transmitted from the communication unit 23 via the network 100, it specifies the cosmetics 50 from the second information and selects the cosmetics 50 registered in advance. Using the relationship between the amount of cosmetic 55 in cosmetic 50 and the pressure applied from cosmetic 55, the remaining amount of cosmetic 55 in cosmetic 50 is calculated from the first information. As the user uses the cosmetic 50 and the cosmetic 55 decreases, the remaining amount of the cosmetic 55 in the cosmetic 50, which changes to a smaller value, is a guideline for replacing it with a new cosmetic. It is determined whether the remaining amount has reached a predetermined lower limit set in advance.

The state detection unit 21 detects as first information that the usage period of the cosmetics 50 has become longer and there is actually less cosmetics left, and the management server 90 detects the remaining cosmetics in the cosmetics 50 based on this first information. When determining that the amount has reached the lower limit of the remaining amount, which is a guideline for replacing the cosmetics 50 with a new one, the management server 90, as in the first embodiment, purchases the new cosmetics 50 and purchases the new cosmetics 50. Purchase promotion information that encourages exchange is transmitted to the communication terminal 80 of the user of the cosmetic product 50 via the network 100 (see FIG. 13).

When the communication terminal 80 receives the purchase promotion information from the management server 90, it issues a notification to encourage the purchase of the cosmetics 50, as in the first embodiment (see FIG. 13). In response to such notification, the user purchases and obtains a new cosmetic 50, and after the cosmetics 50 are completely free of cosmetics, registers the new cosmetic 50 as a cosmetic that the user owns and uses. For example, the user's communication terminal 80 reads information recorded as a wireless tag, two-dimensional code, etc. provided on a package or cosmetic container for a new cosmetic product, and transmits information about the new cosmetic product from the communication terminal 80 to the management server. 90, the management server 90 executes a process of registering the cosmetics to be used by the user. This completes the replacement of the used cosmetics with the new cosmetics 50.

When cosmetics are exchanged with new cosmetics 50 in this way, the value of the pressure from the cosmetics in the new cosmetics 50 is detected as first information by the state detection unit 21, and this first information is transmitted from the communication unit 23 to the management server 90. Sent. Upon receiving this information, the management server 90 calculates and records the remaining amount of the cosmetic product 50 based on the first information of the cosmetic product 50, which is the value of the pressure from the cosmetic product, in the same manner as in the case of the previous cosmetic product. .

As described above, in the cosmetics management system according to the present embodiment, of the cosmetics container 51 consisting of the container body 52 and the lid 53 of the cosmetics 50, the state detection unit 21 is provided in the container body 52 that stores the cosmetics, Since the weight or pressure at the bottom of the container body 52 is detected as the first information regarding the state of the container body 52, the management server 90 accurately obtains the remaining amount of cosmetics present in the container body 52 from the obtained information. It is possible to more accurately determine when cosmetics need to be replaced based on the highly accurate remaining amount of cosmetics, and provide a service that encourages users to purchase at the appropriate time. You can efficiently replace cosmetics with new products.

In the cosmetics management systems according to the first and second embodiments, batteries 15 and 25 are provided as power sources for the state detection units 11 and 21 and the communication units 13 and 23 provided in the cosmetic container 51. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the cosmetic container 51 is provided with an extremely small power generation section, and the movement of opening and closing the lid 53 of the cosmetic container 51, or the movement of pushing down the nozzle section if the cosmetic container is a pump type, can be used for power generation. A configuration in which the obtained power is used as motive power to generate electricity, and the obtained power is directly or once stored in a capacitor, etc., and then supplied to the status detection units 11, 21, communication units 13, 23, etc. for detection and communication. It is also possible to do this.

In addition, in place of the batteries 15 and 25 as the power source, power receiving coils 17 and 27 for non-contact power supply (wireless power supply) are provided on the lid 53 or the container body 52 of the cosmetic container 51, while the cosmetic container 51 is placed on the container body 52. The power transmitting coils 18 and 28 that form a pair with the power receiving coil are provided on a stand 70 or a box in which the power receiving coil is placed, and a non-contact is established between the power transmitting coil 18 and 28 and the power receiving coil 17 and 27 of the lid body 53 or the container body 52. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which contact power supply is performed and power can be supplied from the power receiving side coils 17 and 27 to the state detection section, communication section, etc. provided in the lid body 53 or the container body 52 (see FIGS. 14 and 15). ). By doing so, while maintaining the ease of handling of the cosmetic container 51 equivalent to that of general cosmetics, it is not necessary to incorporate a battery as a power source in the lid body 53 or the container body 52, and the lid body or the container body In addition to reducing costs, it also eliminates the need for maintenance such as charging and replacement that occurs when using batteries with relatively short power supply times and component lifespans, reducing the time and effort involved, especially when handling multiple cosmetics. This is extremely effective as it can reduce the amount of effort spent managing cosmetics.

Not only power transmission but also non-contact data communication is possible between the power receiving coils 17 and 27 of the lid 53 or the container body 52 and the power transmitting coils 18 and 28. The information obtained by the state detection unit or the like may be taken out to an external device such as a network through communication between the power receiving coil and the power transmitting coil.

(Third embodiment of the present invention)
A cosmetics management system according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be explained based on FIGS. 16 to 20. In the present embodiment, an example of a system will be described in which each detection unit is incorporated into a mounting table on which cosmetics are placed when not in use, and the state of the cosmetics can be detected.

In each of the figures, the cosmetics management system 3 according to the present embodiment has a configuration including a state detection section 31, an information recording section 32, a communication section 33, and a management server 90, as in the first embodiment. , as a difference, a mounting table 60 is provided on which the cosmetic product 50 is placed, a state detection section 31 and a communication section 33 are provided on this mounting table 60, and second information that allows the cosmetic product 50 to be identified is detected. A cosmetics detection section 34 is provided, and the second information detected by the cosmetics detection section 34 is transmitted from the communication section 33 to the management server 90 together with the weight value of the cosmetics 50 as the first information detected by the condition detection section 31. The management server 90 calculates the remaining amount of cosmetics in the cosmetics based on each information, and executes a service corresponding to this information.

In this cosmetics management system 3, a mounting table 60 is provided in a place where makeup is actually applied, such as a user's home, on which the cosmetics 50 are placed on a mounting surface 61 as a regular position when the cosmetics 50 are not in use. provided. Inside this mounting table 60, the state detection section 31, the communication section 33, and the cosmetics detection section 34 are provided.

In addition, the mounting table 60 also includes a built-in battery 35 as a power source for supplying power to the state detection section 31 , the communication section 33 , and the cosmetics detection section 34 . Note that the power source for the mounting table 60 is not limited to batteries; a commercial power source can be connected to the mounting table 60 directly or via an AC adapter, etc., so that it can be used as a power source, or a non-contact battery can be used instead of the battery 35. A power receiving side coil for contact power feeding is provided in the mounting table, and a power transmitting side coil that is paired with the power receiving side coil is provided on the stand or box on which this mounting table is placed, and this power transmitting side coil and the power receiving side coil of the mounting table are connected. A configuration may also be adopted in which power is supplied to the mounting table by performing contactless power supply between the two.

The cosmetic product 50 includes a cosmetic container 51 containing a cosmetic material 55 made of liquid, emulsion, solid particles, etc. for use by the user.
The cosmetic container 51 is formed of a container body 52 that stores a cosmetic 55 therein, and a lid 53 that allows the container body 52 to be opened and closed.

This cosmetic container 51 is given second information that allows the cosmetic product 50 to be identified. Specifically, an information recording section 32 such as a wireless tag on which predetermined information that can identify the cosmetic product 50 as the second information is recorded as readable or readable is attached to the cosmetic container 51, for example, on the bottom surface or the like. It is provided by pasting or embedding in the container (see Fig. 17).

The cosmetic product 50 is placed on the placement surface 61 of the placement table 60 in a standby state where it is not being used by a user and is not easily moved so as not to interfere with detection by the condition detection unit 31. .

The structure of the cosmetic product 50 is similar to that of a known cosmetic product in which a cosmetic product 55 is housed in a cosmetic container 51, except that the cosmetic container 51 is provided with an information recording section 32 that allows information to be read from the outside. , detailed explanation will be omitted.

Although the cosmetics 50 are placed on the placement surface 61 of the placement table 60, the placement table 60 is not limited to a table-like one, and the cosmetics 50 can be placed on the bottom surface of the box in a predetermined box for storing the cosmetics 50. The weight of the cosmetic 50 is detected as the first information by the state detection section 31 provided similarly to the above-described placement table 60, and the weight of the cosmetic 50 is detected as the first information by the communication section 33. The information and the second information can also be sent to the management server 90.

Further, as a means for imparting second information to the cosmetic container 51, a wireless tag using RFID technology is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a tag using a magnetic material on which identification information is magnetically recorded is used. It is also possible to provide a structure in which the cosmetic container 51 and the cosmetic container 51 are provided integrally. In addition to the configuration using a tag that is integrated with the cosmetic container 51, there are also features on the appearance given to the cosmetic container 51, such as features unique to each cosmetic that are placed on the surface of the container so that it can be imaged or scanned. Identification codes such as barcodes and two-dimensional codes, identification codes such as letters and numbers, and the characteristic shape of a part or the entire container can be used to identify cosmetics.

As in the first embodiment, the state detection section 31 detects first information related to the state of the cosmetic product 50 that changes as the user uses the cosmetic product.
More specifically, the state detection unit 31 is a weight sensor that is provided on the mounting table 60 and can detect the weight of an object such as a cosmetic product placed on the mounting surface 61 on the mounting table 60. The state detection unit 31 detects the value of the weight of the cosmetic 50 on the placement surface 61, which may change due to a change in the amount of cosmetic that occurs when the user uses the cosmetic, as the first information regarding the state of the cosmetic 50. This is a mechanism to detect it.

Based on the weight detected by the state detection unit 31, the management server 90 acquires changes in the weight of the cosmetic over time, thereby making it possible to calculate the usage amount and remaining amount of the cosmetic. In addition, if the management server 90 acquires and manages a series of changes in the weight detection state in the state detection unit 31 until the user takes out the cosmetics from the mounting table 60 and returns them on the mounting table 60, It becomes possible to determine the actions of the user when picking up and using cosmetics, and this can be counted as the number of times the cosmetics are used.

In addition, the state detection unit 31 is a pressure sensor capable of detecting the pressure applied to the placement surface 61 of the placement table 60, and the state detection unit 31 is configured to be a pressure sensor capable of detecting the pressure applied to the placement surface 61 of the placement table 60. The value of the downward pressure that changes on the placement surface may be detected as the first information regarding the state of the cosmetic.

The communication unit 33 transmits second information that makes it possible to identify the cosmetic detected by the cosmetic detection unit 34 from the cosmetic container 51 and first information detected by the state detection unit 31 through a predetermined network 100. It is transmitted to the management server 90 that is the predetermined communication partner.

The communication unit 33 is provided on the mounting table 60 , is electrically connected to the condition detection unit 31 and the cosmetics detection unit 34 , and communicates the first information from the condition detection unit 31 and the second information from the cosmetics detection unit 34 . If necessary, it can be connected to the network 100 and can transmit the first information and the second information.

The communication unit 33 is connected to a LAN, an IP communication network, etc. by wire or wirelessly, is connected to the network 100 through these, and is a mechanism for transmitting and receiving information to and from the management server 90. When the communication unit 33 is connected to a network, the communication may be by wired connection or, as in the first embodiment, wireless communication based on the IEEE 802.11 series or IEEE 802.15 series standard system, or so-called LPWAN. This can be performed as power-saving wireless communication using various methods. If the communication unit 33 employs, for example, LPWAN (Low Power Consumption Wide Area Wireless Communication) technology, the frequency of communication by connecting to the network 100 via a gateway, base station, etc. may be reduced in order to reduce power consumption. , once every one or several days.

In addition, the communication unit 33 may perform short-range communication with a predetermined communication terminal 80 such as a smartphone used by a cosmetics user, and communicate with the management server 90 via this communication terminal 80. can. In this case, the communication unit 33 is configured to enable communication with the communication terminal 80 that has approached within a predetermined distance of the mounting table 60, and while it is in a state where it can communicate with the communication terminal 80, for example, it detects the state. Every time the section 31 detects first information regarding the state of the cosmetic 50 that changes as the user uses the cosmetic, the second information from the cosmetic detecting section 34 and the first information from the state detecting section 31 are detected. While the information is first transmitted to the communication terminal 80 and then sent to the management server 90, data such as information regarding the remaining amount of cosmetics transmitted from the management server 90 is received through the communication terminal 80. Such communication between the communication unit 33 and the communication terminal 80 is performed as short-range wireless communication according to a standard system such as ISO/IEC 18092, or wireless communication according to a standard system such as the IEEE 802.11 series or the IEEE 802.15 series.

Note that while the communication terminal 80 sends the first information to the management server 90, it is also possible to receive data such as information related to purchasing cosmetics transmitted from the management server 90 and to notify the user of such information. can.

The cosmetics detection unit 34 is provided on the mounting table 60 and detects second information that enables identification of the cosmetic product from the cosmetic container 51 of the cosmetic product 50 placed on the mounting table 60.

More specifically, the cosmetics detection unit 34 reads and detects cosmetic identification information recorded in the information recording unit 32 provided in the cosmetics container 51 as the second information. The mechanism by which the cosmetics detecting section 34 detects information from the information recording section 32 provided in the cosmetics container 51 is similar to a known reader that reads information on a tag using RFID technology, and detailed explanation will be omitted.
The cosmetics detection section 34 is electrically connected to the communication section 33 to be able to exchange information, and the detected second information is transmitted to the outside through the communication section 33.

Similar to the first embodiment, the management server 90 serves as a communication partner of the communication unit 33 and receives the first information and the second information via the network 100, records and stores each piece of information. In addition to the services provided, it is possible to perform predetermined services targeted at the user of the cosmetics 50 according to the condition of the cosmetics 50.

However, in this management server 90, the first information detected by the state detection section 31 and transmitted from the communication section 33 is the measured value of the weight of the cosmetics 50 on the mounting surface 61 of the mounting table 60. In response to this, the weight of only the cosmetic container 51 of the cosmetic product 50 is registered in advance for each cosmetic product. Using the value of the weight of only the cosmetic container 51, the management server 90 determines whether the cosmetic specified based on the second information remains in the cosmetic container in a reduced state due to use, based on the first information. This means calculating or estimating the amount of cosmetics (remaining amount).

In addition, the management server 90 is registered in advance with information for identifying and specifying the user and the mounting table 60 owned by the user, and when acquiring various information related to the use of the cosmetics 50 by the user, It is also possible to obtain this information and identify the user based on this information.

In the management server 90, if the transmission interval between the first information and the second information sent to the management server 90 is sufficiently short, it is possible to determine the user's operation related to the use of cosmetics. For example, if the management server 90 determines from the first information that the weight value detected by the state detection unit 31 has suddenly decreased by about the weight of the entire cosmetic product, the management server 90 determines that the user has stopped using the cosmetic product. When it is determined that the cosmetic product has been picked up, the user begins to certify that the cosmetic product has been used once, and the elapsed time is counted until the state detection unit 31 detects a new weight change.

Then, when the user finishes using the cosmetics and returns the cosmetics to the mounting table 60, the weight value indicated by the first information from the state detection unit 31 of the mounting table 60 changes. Based on the change that rapidly increases due to the re-placing of the cosmetics on the placement surface 61, the management server 90 determines that the user has finished using the cosmetics, and the management server 90 determines that the user has finished using the cosmetics. Certification is completed, the number of uses is counted, the elapsed time up to that point is recorded as one use time, and each residual amount of cosmetics is calculated based on the weight after reloading the cosmetic and the weight before use. From the difference in amounts, the amount of cosmetics used in one use can be calculated.

Similar to the first embodiment, when the management server 90 determines that the remaining amount of cosmetics in the cosmetics 50 has reached a predetermined lower limit value, which is a guideline for replacing the cosmetics with a new one, and transmits purchase promotion information. Then, after establishing communication status as necessary with the communication terminal 80 registered in advance as a terminal used by the user of the cosmetic product 50, purchase promotion information is sent via email or push notification via the network 100. Each method has the ability to send data.

The communication terminal 80 to which information is transmitted from the management server 90 is equipped with a display device 81 and an input device 82, has a wireless communication means 83 for connecting and communicating with an IP communication network, and has an application program on the terminal. This is a known device that can be used.

This communication terminal 80 is equipped with a communication connection means 84 that communicates directly with the communication unit 33 of the mounting table 60 by wireless communication, which is separate from the wireless communication means 83 for connection to the IP communication network, as necessary. The user brings the communication terminal 80 close to the communication section 33 of the mounting section 60, and the communication connection means 84 that was in a standby state captures radio waves from the communication section 33, or the communication section 33 that was in a standby state When the radio waves from the communication connection means 84 are captured and a communication state is established between the communication connection means 84 and the communication unit 33, the program is started and executed automatically, or the program is started by the user's operation. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which information can be exchanged (communication) between the management server 90 and the communication section 33 through the communication terminal 80 by being started and executed.

Next, management of cosmetics usage and information recording in the cosmetics management system according to the present embodiment will be explained. The premise is that the mounting table 60 is installed on a stable and flat place so as not to move easily, there is no problem with the power supply ability of the built-in battery 35 as a power source, and the cosmetics 50 placed on the mounting surface 61 are The first information can be detected by the state detection section 31, the second information can be detected by the cosmetics detection section 34, and the communication section 33 can communicate with the management server 90. do.

Further, in the management server 90 that exchanges information with the communication unit 33 of the mounting table 60, the cosmetics 50 and the users who use them are registered in advance, as in the first embodiment, and the cosmetics 50 up to that point in time are registered. It is assumed that information on the remaining amount of is recorded.

When the cosmetic product 50 is not in use, it is usually placed at a predetermined location on the placement surface 61 of the placement table 60, waiting for use by the user.
When actually used, the cosmetics 50 are lifted by the user and separated from the mounting table 60, and the cosmetics container 51 is opened or otherwise operated to take out the cosmetics, and then the cosmetics container 51 is returned to its original state. After returning to normal state, it is returned onto the mounting table 60. In addition, when the cosmetic container 51 is a pump type, the cosmetic 50 is not moved from the mounting table 60, but the nozzle part is pushed from above by the user, and the necessary amount of liquid cosmetic is dispensed by the user. It is used by dispensing onto the hand.

The value of the weight of the cosmetic product 50, which changes as the cosmetic product decreases as the cosmetic product 50 is used, is detected as first information by the state detection unit 31 of the mounting table 60. Further, second information for identifying the cosmetic 50 is read from the information recording section 32 provided in the cosmetic container 51 by the cosmetic detecting section 34 of the mounting table 60 . These first information and second information will be transmitted from the communication unit 33 to the management server 90 (see FIG. 19).

When the management server 90 receives the first information and second information related to the cosmetics 50 transmitted from the communication unit 33 via the network 100, it specifies the cosmetics 50 from the second information and selects the cosmetics 50 registered in advance. Using the weight value of only the cosmetic container 51 of the cosmetic product 50, the remaining amount of cosmetics in the cosmetic product 50 is calculated from the first information. As the amount of cosmetics decreases as the user uses the cosmetics 50, the amount of remaining cosmetics in the cosmetics 50, which changes to a smaller value, is determined in advance as a guideline for replacing the cosmetics with new ones. It is determined whether the remaining amount has reached a predetermined lower limit.

The state detection unit 11 detects as first information that the usage period of the cosmetics 50 has become longer and there is actually less cosmetics left, and the management server 90 detects the remaining cosmetics in the cosmetics 50 based on this first information. When determining that the amount has reached the lower limit of the remaining amount, which is a guideline for replacing the cosmetics 50 with a new one, the management server 90, as in the first embodiment, purchases the new cosmetics 50 and purchases the new cosmetics 50. Purchase promotion information that encourages exchange is transmitted to the communication terminal 80 of the user of the cosmetics 50 via the network 100 (see FIG. 20).

When the communication terminal 80 receives the purchase promotion information from the management server 90, it issues a notification to encourage the purchase of the cosmetics 50, as in the first embodiment (see FIG. 20). In response to such notification, the user purchases and obtains a new cosmetic 50, and after the cosmetics 50 are completely free of cosmetics, registers the new cosmetic 50 as a cosmetic that the user owns and uses. For example, when a new cosmetic product 50 is placed on the mounting table 60 to replace the old cosmetic product, the identification information recorded in the information recording section 32 provided in the cosmetic container 51 is placed on the mounting table 60 as second information. When the second information on the new cosmetic and the information identifying the mounting table 60 are transmitted from the communication section 33 to the management server 90, the management server 90 detects the information from the mounting table 60 that is the sender. After specifying the user, a process is executed to register the cosmetics specified by the acquired second information as cosmetics to be used by the user who owns the mounting table 60. This completes the replacement of the used cosmetics with the new cosmetics 50.

In addition, the user's communication terminal 80 reads information recorded as a wireless tag, two-dimensional code, etc. provided on the package or cosmetic container for the new cosmetic, and the information about the new cosmetic is sent from the communication terminal 80 to the management server. 90, and the management server 90 executes a process of registering the cosmetics for use by the user.

When the cosmetics on the mounting table 60 are replaced with new cosmetics 50 in this way, the weight value of the new cosmetics 50 is detected as first information by the state detection section 31 of the mounting table 60, and this first information is sent from the communication section 33. is sent to the management server 90. Upon receiving this information, the management server 90 calculates and records the remaining amount of the cosmetic product 50 based on the first information, which is the value of the weight of the cosmetic product 50, in the same manner as in the case of the previous cosmetic product.

As described above, in the cosmetics management system according to the present embodiment, the state detection section 31 is provided on the mounting table 60 on which the cosmetics 50 are placed, and the state detection section 31 detects the state detection section 31 on the mounting table 60 on which the cosmetics 50 are placed. Since the weight on the surface 61 is detected and the detected weight can be transmitted by the communication unit 33 as the first information regarding the state of the cosmetic 50, the weight of the cosmetic 50 that occurs when the cosmetic 50 is used. If the cosmetics 50 are placed on the placement surface 61 based on the change, a state is obtained in which the state detection unit 31 can detect necessary information, and no special operation by the user is required. If this is the place where the cosmetics 50 are always placed when not in use, there is no need to perform any operations other than lifting the cosmetics 50 from the placement surface 61 for use and returning them to the placement surface 61 after use. Handling becomes extremely easy.

In addition, the cosmetic container 51 has an information recording section 32 in which information that allows the cosmetics to be identified is recorded, and the information recorded in the information recording section 32 is sent to the cosmetics detection section 34 through communication and converted into second information. Since the second information can be transmitted from the communication unit 33 to the management server 90, the cosmetic container 51 can have a simple structure with only the information recording unit 32 added, reducing costs. If the cosmetics 50 are located in a range where the cosmetics detection unit 34 can communicate with the user, information necessary for identifying the cosmetics can be detected, and no special operation by the user is required. Furthermore, the information recording unit 32 is a simple recording means that does not require a power source, such as a wireless tag, and does not require special consideration when disposed in the cosmetic container 51, allowing the cosmetic container 51 to have a simple structure. Costs can be kept down.

Note that in the cosmetics management system according to the third embodiment, only one cosmetics 50 is placed on the mounting table 60 and is to be managed; however, the present invention is not limited to this. As shown, a configuration may also be adopted in which a plurality of cosmetics 50 and 57 are placed on a placing table 60.

In this case, similar to the embodiment described above, the cosmetics 50 can be used by using a mechanism in which the cosmetics detecting section 34, which is a reader, detects information recorded in the information recording section 32, which is a wireless tag or the like provided on each cosmetic. When the cosmetic product 50 is used by a person, the cosmetic product 50 is lifted up by the user and separated from the mounting table 60, and if the information in the information recording section 32 of the cosmetic product 50 cannot be detected by the cosmetic product detection section 34, such a change is acquired. The management server 90 in which the first information cannot be detected is recognized as the used cosmetic, and the remaining amount value based on the second information is recorded and used as that of the used cosmetic. Even when managing multiple cosmetics, you can identify each cosmetic and check the remaining amount for each cosmetic. Note that if a system is adopted in which multiple antennas are used on the reader side, and the cosmetics detection section 34 that is the reader can also identify the position of the information recording section 32 that is a wireless tag, it is possible to identify the position of the information recording section 32 that is a wireless tag. The cosmetic detection section 34 recognizes the difference in the position of each cosmetic product from the information recording section 32 and can directly identify each cosmetic product, making it easier to manage each cosmetic product.

Even if each cosmetic product is not provided with a wireless tag as an information recording unit, the management server 90 compares the change in weight during use with the recorded history of weight changes to find the closest one. Cosmetics that have a history that includes changes in weight can be identified as used cosmetics and managed.

In addition, when the cosmetic product 50 is not in use, instead of using a table-like device such as the placing table 60, it is placed in a box-like object, and the cosmetic product 50 is placed on a placing surface provided as the bottom of the box or the like. In this case, such a box may contain a plurality of cosmetics.

On the other hand, instead of a mechanism in which a cosmetic detection section is provided on the mounting table 60 or the box on which such cosmetics 50 are placed when not in use, and the information recording section attached to each cosmetic product is detected so that the cosmetic products can be identified, As shown in FIG. 22, there is a mechanism for utilizing the short-range communication function of the user's communication terminal 80, that is, a predetermined program is activated and executed on the communication terminal 80 automatically or by the user's operation, and short-range communication is performed. It is also possible to use the communication terminal 80, which has become enabled, as a kind of cosmetic detection section (reader) to detect the information recording section (tag) 32 of each cosmetic product 50, 59, and to identify the cosmetic product. , it becomes possible to easily identify multiple cosmetic products and manage each cosmetic product.

Further, in the cosmetics management system according to the third embodiment, an information recording unit 35 such as a wireless tag is provided in the cosmetic container of cosmetics, and based on the detection of this information recording unit 35 by the cosmetics detection unit 34, the information recording unit 35 is loaded. Although the cosmetics 50 placed on the table 60 are configured to be distinguishable, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIGS. The cosmetics detection unit 38 images or scans a part or the whole of the cosmetics container, acquires feature points as second information of the cosmetics container, and detects the cosmetics. It can also be configured to be identifiable.

In this case, specifically, the cosmetics detection unit 38 is used as an imaging means to scan an identification code 58 such as a barcode or two-dimensional code, which is a characteristic point on the appearance given to the cosmetics container 51. The information contained in them can be acquired (see Figure 23), or identification codes such as letters and numbers attached to the surface of the container, or the characteristic shape of a part or the entire container can be captured and converted into image information. The cosmetics can be acquired (see FIG. 24) so that the management server 90 to which these are sent can identify the cosmetics.

In addition, the state detection unit 32 provided on the mounting table 60 is a pressure sensor capable of measuring the pressure applied to each position on the mounting surface 61, and the cosmetic container 51 obtained with the cosmetic 50 placed on the mounting surface 61 is The sensor that serves as the state detection unit can be used as a type of cosmetic detection unit, such as by estimating the bottom shape of the cosmetic container from information on the distribution of applied pressure and making it possible to identify cosmetics based on its characteristic shape. You may also use it.

Further, in the cosmetics management system according to the third embodiment, the state detection unit 31 provided on the mounting table 60 detects first information regarding the state of the cosmetics, and the first information is transmitted to the management server 90. In addition to this, information such as the remaining amount of the battery 35 related to information detection, the self-diagnosis status of the status detection unit 31, communication unit 33, and cosmetics detection unit 34, etc. Various other information obtained from the stand 60 can also be sent to the management server 90 and used by the management server 90, or can be sent from the management server 90 to the user's communication terminal 80 as needed. It is also possible to have a configuration in which the communication terminal 80 notifies the user of the status of each part. Furthermore, the mounting table 60 is provided with a notification section capable of notifying the user of information by emitting light from an LED or by audio output, so that the cosmetics 5 The configuration may be such that the user can grasp information such as the state in which the cosmetics 55 are almost completely gone by the notification from the notification section.

Furthermore, in the cosmetics management system according to the first to third embodiments, the management server 90 acquires the remaining amount of cosmetics as the state of the cosmetics based on the received first information, and purchases new cosmetics. In addition to this, the management server 90 counts and records the number of times the user uses the cosmetics based on the first information related to the condition of the cosmetics. The information on the number of times of use may be used for managing the cosmetics, such as determining the execution of a service depending on the condition of the cosmetics.

In this case, in order to obtain the number of uses, changes in the state of the cosmetics that are used to determine the number of uses include changes in weight and pressure, changes in the position of the top surface of the cosmetics, and the occurrence of a position-measurable state, which are obtained by the state detection unit. Can be used. In addition, the state detection unit that detects the first information may be a sensor that detects vibrations since it is sufficient to detect the movement or displacement of the cosmetics during use as a change in the state of the cosmetics. If such a vibration sensor or pressure sensor is used as the condition detection unit 11 to obtain the number of times of use, cosmetics can be adequately managed without using a high-precision sensor such as a weight sensor, and the system cost will be reduced. can be suppressed.

Note that since the amount of cosmetics used per time is expected to be approximately constant for each user, the management server 90 acquires the number of times the cosmetics are used by the user and calculates the initial amount of cosmetics in the cosmetics. Based on the information on the amount of cosmetics used per time and the expected number of uses, it is possible to determine whether the cosmetics have reached the number of uses that should be replaced with new ones. The management server 90 can estimate the total amount of cosmetics used and the remaining amount using the information on the amount of cosmetics used per time and the value of the number of times the cosmetics have been used. It is also possible to determine when there is little left.

1 Cosmetics management system 11, 21, 31 Status detection section 12, 22, 32 Information recording section 13, 23, 33 Communication section 15, 25, 35 Battery 17, 27 Power receiving side coil 18, 28 Power transmission side coil 34, 38 Cosmetics detection Parts 50, 57, 59 Cosmetics 51 Cosmetic container 52 Container body 53 Lid 54 Simple lid 55 Cosmetics 58 Identification code 60 Placement stand 61 Placement surface 70 Unit 80 Communication terminal 81 Display device 82 Input device 83 Wireless communication means 84 Communication Connection means 90 Management server 100 Network

Claims (7)

a state detection unit that detects first information related to the state of a cosmetic product containing a cosmetic product contained in a cosmetic container;
The second information detected from the cosmetic container or pre-recorded in a predetermined recording means, which makes the cosmetics identifiable, and the first information detected by the state detection section are transmitted to at least a predetermined communication partner. A communications department that sends messages to
a management unit capable of receiving the first information and the second information and executing a service of recording and managing at least the respective pieces of information, as one communication partner of the communication unit;
The cosmetic container is formed of a container body that stores the cosmetic therein and a lid that allows the container body to be opened and closed,
The state detection unit is provided on the lid of the cosmetic container, and is capable of detecting the top surface position of the cosmetic based on the amount of cosmetic inside the container main body as the first information,
The communication unit is provided on the lid of the cosmetic container,
The lid body can be attached to a container body in place of the simple lid for a new refill type cosmetic product in which the cosmetic is contained in a cosmetic container consisting of a simple lid and the container body,
The management unit calculates or estimates the remaining amount of cosmetics as the state of the cosmetics based on the first information and second information, and when the obtained remaining amount value reaches a predetermined lower limit value. A cosmetics management system, characterized in that a predetermined service regarding the purchase of new cosmetics in the refill format is executed for cosmetics users . The cosmetics management system according to claim 1,
an information recording unit provided as the predetermined recording means on the lid of the cosmetic container and recording the second information;
A cosmetics management system, wherein the communication unit transmits second information read from the information recording unit. The cosmetics management system according to claim 1 or 2,
The cosmetics management system is characterized in that the state detection unit is provided in the container body of the cosmetics container and is capable of detecting weight or pressure at the bottom of the container body of the cosmetic inside the container body as the first information. . The cosmetics management system according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The management unit is a management server that receives the first information and the second information via a predetermined network,
The management server identifies the user of the cosmetics based on the second information and the information of the cosmetics user registered in advance, and then identifies the user of the cosmetics based on the first information and the second information. Cosmetics management characterized by calculating or estimating the remaining amount of cosmetics and, when the obtained remaining amount reaches a predetermined lower limit value, performing a predetermined service regarding the purchase of cosmetics for the user. system. The cosmetics management system according to claim 4 ,
The management server identifies a cosmetics user based on the second information and pre-registered cosmetics user information, and then identifies the cosmetics user based on the first information and second information. A cosmetics management system characterized by acquiring the status of the cosmetics, communicating with a user's communication terminal registered in advance, and causing the communication terminal to make a predetermined notification about the status of the cosmetics . The cosmetics management system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
The management unit is a communication terminal of a cosmetics user that is communicatively connected to the communication unit and receives the first information and the second information,
Cosmetics management, characterized in that the communication terminal acquires the condition of the cosmetics based on the first information and the second information, and performs a predetermined notification regarding the condition of the cosmetics to the user. system. In cosmetics that contain cosmetics inside a cosmetic container,
a state detection unit that is provided in the cosmetic container and detects first information related to the state of the cosmetic;
an information recording section that is provided on the cosmetic container and records at least second information that allows the cosmetic product to be identified;
a communication unit provided in the cosmetic container and configured to transmit first information detected by the state detection unit and second information read from the information recording unit to at least a predetermined communication partner;
The cosmetic container is formed of a container body that stores the cosmetic therein and a lid that allows the container body to be opened and closed,
The state detection unit is provided on the lid of the cosmetic container, and is capable of detecting the top surface position of the cosmetic based on the amount of cosmetic inside the container main body as the first information,
The information recording section and the communication section are provided on the lid of the cosmetic container,
The lid body is capable of being attached to a container body in place of the simple lid for a new refill-type cosmetic product in which the cosmetic is contained in a cosmetic container consisting of a simple lid and the container body. Cosmetics.

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