JPH07216966A - Sanitary flushing toilet seat - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the usability, by equipping a microphone, and a controller provided with a sound-discrimination device or the like and controlling it with voices and discriminating users and indicating private health information like the temperature and weight of body. CONSTITUTION:When a user utters his voice (his name for instance) in a toilet 16, it is received by a microphone 19 of a controller 18 and a specified person is discriminated by a voice-discrimination device 20. A thermal sensor 25, a weight sensor 26, etc., are fitted to the toilet seat 11 and personal health conditions are shown on an indicator 29 at every time of use. And individual service data suitable for users like nozzle position, washing intensity, washing time, etc., in the case of the washing service for instance are stored. The individual person is discriminated by his voice and the device is designed to work at the optimum condition for respective persons. In this case, respective persons can be discriminated not only by voices but also ultrasonic waves, or by the pelvis or the like of human body. In this way, a toilet can be pleasantly used.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a sanitary washing toilet seat device which identifies a user and manages the user's health and controls according to the user.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional sanitary washing toilet seat device will be described with reference to the block diagram shown in FIG.

A conventional sanitary toilet seat device equipped with a device for inputting personal information is installed on a stool toilet 1 as shown in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 3-191136, and uses hot water sprayed from a cleaning nozzle 2. It is to wash the buttocks. Here, 3 is a tank, 4 is a controller, and 5 is a main body operation unit.

In the above structure, the cleaning control suitable for each individual is performed by the input information registered in advance in the card 7 such as the magnetic card or the IC card inserted from the card insertion slot 6 of the controller 4. .

[0005]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional configuration, it is necessary to enter the toilet with the card 7 one by one, the problem that the individual control is not possible without the card 7, and the card 7 is used in the toilet. There is a problem in that the card 7 is dropped inside the toilet 1 to cause the pipe of the toilet to be clogged by disposing it inside. Moreover, sitting on the toilet seat 8 did not promote the urge to pass.

The present invention is intended to solve the above-mentioned problems. By automatically identifying an individual user by the information of voice and sound waves generated in the toilet or the human body without using a card,
The first purpose is to simplify operation and prevent malfunction and trouble. Secondly, the automatic control according to the user is performed, and the health information of the user is stored in the storage device to perform the health management.
The purpose is. Further, a third object is to stimulate the urge to stool by sitting on the toilet seat and vibrating the hips with low-frequency vibration.

[0007]

The present invention includes the above first and second aspects.
In order to achieve the above object, a personal identification device for identifying a user by a voice recognition device, a personal information detection device for grasping the health condition of the user, and a storage device in which the data of the detection device can be read and written. Then, the personal information is controlled according to the user, and the health information of each individual is managed based on the personal information.

[0008] Then, a voice operation device for which an operation is instructed by a sound and a personal identification device for identifying the user by the voice data input to the voice operation device are provided.

Further, a seating switch that reacts when a user sits on the toilet seat, a sound generating device that generates a sound by the reaction of the seating switch, and a sound receiving device that receives a sound after the sound generating device generates a sound. The device and the personal identification device for identifying the user based on the sound reception data of the sound reception device are provided.

Further, a personal identification device for detecting the characteristics of the human body by sound waves to identify the user, a personal information detection device for grasping the health condition of the user, and data of the detection device can be read and written. In addition to the storage device and the personal information, control is performed according to the user, and health information of each individual is managed based on the personal information.

Then, ultrasonic waves are generated in the human body from the hips of the user by the ultrasonic wave receiving and oscillating device provided in the toilet seat, and the characteristics of the human body are determined by the reflected waves of the ultrasonic waves reflected in the human body. It is configured to include a personal identification device that measures and personally identifies.

Further, a personal identification device is provided which generates a sound wave in the toilet room and detects the characteristics of the human body in the toilet room based on the reverberation characteristic of the sound wave to perform individual identification.

Further, the sound wave generating means for generating a sound wave in the toilet, the sound wave receiving device for receiving the sound wave, and the sound receiving signal of the sound wave receiving device detect the characteristic of the hips of the user. The personal identification device for identifying the user is used.

In order to achieve the third object, a plurality of vibrators for vibrating the toilet seat at a low frequency and a plurality of the vibrators are provided on the circumference of the toilet seat along the shape of the toilet seat. ,
The vibration is concentrated and applied to the user's anus to promote defecation.

[0015]

With the above structure, the present invention simplifies the use operation by automatically identifying the user personally by the acoustic characteristic information of voice and sound waves without using a card.
Malfunctions and troubles can be prevented. Then, it is possible to perform automatic control according to the user and store the user's health information in the storage device for health management. Further, the toilet seat is vibrated at a low frequency, and the vibration is concentrated and applied to the anus of the user, so that the urgency of the bowel movement can be promoted.

[0016]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A sanitary washing toilet seat device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

First, the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 1, the sanitary washing toilet seat 9
Is a toilet seat 11 that is installed on a stool toilet 10 and is heated to an appropriate temperature by an electric heater, and a buttock part after the defecation is a nozzle 1
It is composed of a washing device 13 for washing with hot water from 2, a drying device 14 for drying the buttocks after washing, a deodorizing device 15 for eliminating the smell of defecation, and a heating device 17 for heating the toilet room 16. The controller 18 for operating these functions is installed on the wall surface of the toilet room and has the microphone 19 built therein to receive the voice of the user. Then, as shown in FIG.
Based on the signal, the personal identification device 21 that identifies the user by the voice recognition device 20 and the operation is determined by the voice of the user, and the voice operation device 24 understands the operation content, and the operation content is controlled by the controller. The control circuit 22 transmits the control signal to the main body control circuit 23. Further, the toilet seat 11 is provided with a body temperature measuring sensor 25 and a weight measuring sensor 26, and is provided with a detecting device 27 for detecting personal information for grasping the health condition of the user. Then, the personal information is stored in the storage device 28 from the main body control device 23 via the controller 22, and the previous health condition is displayed on the display device 29 each time the user uses it. Here, 30, 31, 32 are amplifiers, and 33, 34, 35 are data input devices. Further, although omitted from the block diagram, the cleaning device 13, the drying device 14, the deodorizing device 15, the heating device 17, etc., which are the main functions of the sanitary washing toilet seat, are connected to the main body control device 23 and controlled.

With such a structure, when the user gives an operation instruction to the controller 18 by voice, the controller 18 recognizes the voice.
To identify who the user is. The voice recognition device 20 identifies the user by comparing with the data of the storage device 28 in which the voice data of the person who uses the toilet is stored in advance. Then, the operation instruction is determined by the same voice data, the operation is transmitted from the controller control circuit 22 to the main body control circuit 23, and the operation instructed by voice operates. Here, since the user is known, the control method suitable for the user is used. For example, in the case of a cleaning operation, the nozzle position, the cleaning strength, the cleaning time, etc. are operated in a state that the user likes. If the driven state is different from the user's preference, the user can operate the controller 18 or directly give a voice to adjust the state to his or her preference. Then, the preference is stored in the storage device 28 together with the user information, and the next time it is used, it is operated in the changed usage state and always in the latest favorite state.

Further, the body temperature and weight data measured by the individual identification are stored in the storage device 28 and displayed on the display unit 29 each time the device is used. The previous data is displayed on the display, but it is also possible to display the past data in a graph by operating it, and you can see at a glance how your physical condition is changing. .

As described above, by commanding the operation by voice, at the same time as recognizing the operation, the user can be identified by the voice, and the driving control suitable for the user can be performed.
It is possible to improve the comfort of use by simplifying the operability and controlling each individual. Then, by recognizing the user by voice, it is possible to prevent a malfunction due to an incorrect use of the card.

Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The parts having the same structure as those of the first embodiment and having the same function are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted, and different parts will be mainly described.

As shown in FIG. 3, a seating switch 36 that reacts when the user sits on the toilet seat 11 and a sound generating device that generates a sound when the seating switch 36 is turned on. Speaker 37 which is
The microphone 37, which is a sound receiving device that receives sound after the sound of the speaker 37 is generated, and the personal identification device 21 that identifies the user based on the sound reception data of the microphone 19 are configured. Here, 38 is a toilet lid, and 39 is a speaker amplifier.

In such a structure, when the user enters the toilet room, opens the toilet lid 38, and sits down on the toilet seat 11, the toilet seat switch 36 is turned on, and the user is informed that the user intends to use the toilet seat switch 36. 23 recognizes. Then, in response to a command from the main body control device 23, the speaker 37 pronounces "Please say your name." According to this instruction, the user pronounces his name. The sound thus produced is received by the microphone 19 to collect sound data. Then, the collected sound data is compared with the sound data of the name stored in advance to identify the user. Then, each operation is performed by a control method suitable for the user.

In this way, by instructing the user to make a sound with the voice from the speaker 37, the user surely speaks the voice, so that the user can be identified from the voice. The user can be identified by voice and the driving control suitable for the user can be performed, and the operability can be simplified and the comfort of use can be improved by individual control. Further, the control for starting the personal recognition can be started by the seating switch, the personal recognition can be prevented from being performed in the case of urine, and the control of the main body can be efficiently performed.

Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The parts having the same structure as those of the first embodiment and having the same function are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted, and different parts will be mainly described.

As shown in FIG. 6, an ultrasonic wave receiving and oscillating device 40 provided in the toilet seat 11 generates ultrasonic waves in the human body from the hips 41 of the user, and the pelvis and internal contents of the human body, or The ultrasonic wave receiving and oscillating device 40 receives the reflected wave of the ultrasonic wave reflected by the change in the acoustic impedance of the skin. Then, as shown in FIG. 7, the personal identification device 42 is provided which measures the characteristics of the human body by the characteristics of the reflected wave to perform personal identification. Then, the personal information detection device 27 for grasping the health condition of the user, the personal recognition device 42, and the individual functions such as the sanitary washing toilet seat cleaning, drying, deodorizing, and heating functions are identified by the individual recognition. Further, the main body control device 23 for controlling is provided, the storage device 28 in which the data of the detection device 27 is readable and writable, and the display device 29 for displaying the personal information. Here, 48 is an ultrasonic wave generator, 49 is an ultrasonic wave receiver, and 50 and 51 are ultrasonic wave amplifiers.

In such a configuration, the received waveform of the ultrasonic reflected wave is the transmitted wave 43 and the reflected waves 44, 4 as shown in FIG.
5 can be measured. Considering here, for example, the reflected wave 44 is the reflected wave reflected by the pelvis, and the reflected wave 45 is the reflected wave reflected by the skin surface 47 of the thigh 46, the distance from the hip to the pelvis and from the hip Since the distance to the skin part of the thigh is different for each individual, the time difference between the reflected wave and the transmitted wave reflected by these is t1, t
By measuring 2, the user can be identified.

As described above, by automatically identifying the user by the ultrasonic waves, the user can just sit on the toilet seat, and the driving operation suits his or her preference, so that the user can comfortably use the toilet. it can. Moreover, since the health information stored in the storage device is automatically displayed, the health condition of the user can be checked at each time of urination. In addition, since the audible sound is not generated by performing the personal identification with the ultrasonic wave, an outside person does not know who is using it, and it is possible to protect the privacy of the user.

Next, FIG. 9 to FIG. 1 for the fourth embodiment.
This will be described using 1. With the same structure as the third embodiment,
The parts having the same function are denoted by the same reference numerals, detailed description thereof will be omitted, and different parts will be mainly described.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, from a speaker 53 as a sound wave generator provided in the controller 52,
By generating sound waves in a plurality of directions in the toilet room, receiving the echo characteristics of the sound waves with a microphone 54 as a sound receiving device provided in the controller 52, and checking the reflection time of the reflected wave and the presence or absence of the reflection. , The sitting height of the person sitting on the toilet seat in the toilet room was measured. Then, the personal identification device 55 that performs personal identification based on the sitting height is provided. Here, 56 is an amplifier, and 57 is a direction variable device that deflects the sound wave generation direction of the speaker.

In such a structure, the user is automatically identified based on the sitting height of the user sitting on the toilet seat,
By simply sitting on the toilet seat, the user can drive in a manner that suits his or her preference and can comfortably stool. Considering one family structure, usually, a father, a mother, an older brother, and a younger sister are conceivable. Since the respective heights are different and the sitting heights are different at the same time, it is possible to identify each user. At a minimum, it is possible to distinguish between an adult and a child, and it is possible to distinguish between an adult and a child, such as the position of the nozzle of the washing machine function. Moreover, since the health information stored in the storage device is automatically displayed, the health condition of the user can be checked at each time of urination.

To measure the sitting height by the generation of sound waves, a sharp frequency having a directivity characteristic such as ultrasonic waves is used as a sound wave, and the emitting direction is changed at a specific angle, and the presence or absence of a sound wave reflected at that time. Then, the sitting height can be measured by the radiation angle and the presence or absence of sound waves. That is, individual identification is possible by associating the radiation angle θ with the sitting height and the sitting height with the user.

As described above, by generating sound waves in the toilet space to automatically identify the user, the user only needs to sit on the toilet seat, and the driving operation suits his or her preference, which is comfortable. You can urinate. Moreover, since the health information stored in the storage device is automatically displayed, the health condition of the user can be checked at each time of urination.

Next, a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 14. The parts having the same structure and the same function as those of the third embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the detailed description will be omitted. The different parts will be mainly described.

As shown in FIG. 12, a speaker 58, which is a sound wave generating device for generating sound waves in the toilet, a microphone 59, which is a sound wave receiving device for receiving sound waves, and a sound receiving signal from the microphone 59, cause the toilet The configuration is provided with the personal identification device 60 that measures the acoustic characteristics that reverberate within 10 and detects the size of the hips 41 of the user to identify the user.

In such a structure, the sound emitted from the speaker 58 reverberates in the toilet bowl 10, but the sound leaks from the opening 61 of the toilet seat 11, so that the reverberant sound is gradually attenuated.
Here, a person who is large like the adult's hips 61, the opening 6
Area of 2 is not small, reverberation time becomes long. On the other hand, for a person as small as the child's hips 63, the opening becomes larger only at the hatching 64, and the reverberation time becomes longer. By utilizing such characteristics, it is possible to identify the user. Here, 65 and 66 are amplifiers. The user can also be identified by utilizing the fact that the cavity resonance frequency in the toilet bowl changes due to the different openings.

In this way, considering the family structure similar to that of the embodiment, since the size of the hips is different, each user can be identified. At a minimum, it is possible to distinguish between an adult and a child, and it is possible to distinguish between an adult and a child, such as the position of the nozzle of the washing machine function. By generating a sound wave in the space of the toilet bowl to automatically identify the user, the user only needs to sit on the toilet seat to drive according to his or her preference and comfortably use the toilet. You can Moreover, since the health information stored in the storage device is automatically displayed, the health condition of the user can be checked at each time of urination.

Next, FIG. 15 and FIG. 1 for the sixth embodiment.
This will be described using 6. With the same structure as the first embodiment,
The parts having the same function are denoted by the same reference numerals, detailed description thereof will be omitted, and different parts will be mainly described.

As shown in FIG. 15, a plurality of vibrators 67 for vibrating the toilet seat 11 at a low frequency and a plurality of vibrators 6 are provided.
No. 7 is provided on the circumference of the toilet seat, and the vibration is concentrated and applied to the anus of the user to promote the defecation. Here, the frequency to be vibrated is gradually increased from 1 Hz to several tens of Hz, and when the frequency reaches a frequency that the user wants, the stop switch 68 sets the frequency to a specific frequency. The user may set the vibration frequency by using a volume or the like without automatically increasing the frequency. Further, in order to give vibration to the toilet seat 11, a vibration exciter may be installed on the toilet seat to directly vibrate, but it can only vibrate locally. Therefore, the effect of promoting defecation can be improved by adopting the configuration using the air pressure by the speaker 69 as shown in FIG. That is, low-frequency sound waves are generated in the toilet seat-shaped hollow mat 70 by the speaker 69. When the user sits on the mat 70, pressure is applied to the entire hips, and vibration can be effectively given.

In such a structure, by giving a vibration of several Hz, which is close to the natural frequency of the human body, to the anus portion in a concentrated manner, the muscles near the anus are vibrated and the defecation can be promoted. Further, by shifting the frequency, it is possible for each individual to set a frequency effective for defecation, and the effect can be maximized. further,
By giving vibrations by air pressure, it is possible to apply vibrations to the entire buttocks and efficiently promote bowel movements.

[0041]

As described above, according to the sanitary washing toilet seat device of the present invention, the user can be automatically identified by the information of the sound or the sound wave generated in the toilet or the human body without using the card. Thus, it is possible to simplify the use operation and prevent malfunction and trouble. Then, it is possible to perform automatic control according to the user and store the user's health information in the storage device for health management.
Further, the control for starting the personal recognition can be started by the seating switch, the personal recognition can be prevented from being performed in the case of urine, and the control of the main body can be efficiently performed. Further, since the audible sound is not generated by performing the personal identification by the ultrasonic wave, an outside person does not know who is using it, and it is possible to protect the privacy of the user.

Further, by sitting on the toilet seat, the hips can be vibrated by low-frequency vibration to promote the feeling of defecation.
By shifting the frequency, each individual can set a frequency that is effective for bowel movements, maximizing the effect, and by vibrating with pneumatic pressure, vibration can be applied to the entire buttocks. It can be added, and the bowel movement can be promoted efficiently.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a sanitary washing toilet seat device according to a first embodiment of the present invention installed in a toilet.

FIG. 2 is a configuration block diagram of the device.

FIG. 3 is a side view of a sanitary washing toilet seat showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a voice recognition operation of the device.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the device.

FIG. 6 is a side view of a sanitary washing toilet seat showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a characteristic diagram showing the operation principle of the device.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of the device.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a sanitary washing toilet seat device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention installed in a toilet.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the operating principle of the device.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram of the device.

FIG. 12 is a side view of a sanitary washing toilet seat showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a partial plan view of the device.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram of the device.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a sanitary washing toilet seat showing a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a sectional view of the toilet seat of the seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a conventional sanitary washing toilet seat.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Toilet bowl 11 Toilet seat 16 Toilet 20 Voice recognition device 21, 42, 55, 60 Personal identification device 24 Voice operation device 27 Detection device 28 Storage device 36 Seating switch 37, 53, 58 Speaker (sound generation device) 19, 38, 54, 59 Microphone (sound receiving device) 40 Ultrasonic wave receiving and oscillating device 41 Buttocks 67 Vibrator

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A personal identification device for identifying a user by a voice recognition device, a personal information detection device for grasping the health condition of the user, and a storage device in which data of the detection device can be read and written. A sanitary washing toilet seat device that controls according to the user based on the personal information and manages the health information of each individual based on the personal information. 2. The sanitary washing toilet seat device according to claim 1, further comprising a voice operating device whose operation is instructed by a sound and a personal identification device for identifying a user based on voice data input to the voice operating device. 3. A seating switch that reacts when a user sits on a toilet seat, a sound generator that generates a sound by the reaction of the seating switch, and a sound receiving device that receives a sound after the sound generator generates a sound. The sanitary washing toilet seat device according to claim 1, further comprising a device and a personal identification device that identifies a user based on sound reception data of the sound receiving device. 4. A personal identification device for detecting a characteristic of a human body by sound waves to identify a user, a personal information detection device for grasping the health condition of the user, and data of the detection device can be read and written. Sanitary washing toilet seat device that controls the health information of each individual based on the personal information while performing control according to the user with the storage device and the personal information. 5. An ultrasonic wave receiving and oscillating device provided on a toilet seat generates ultrasonic waves in the human body from the hips of the user, and the characteristics of the human body are characterized by reflected waves of the ultrasonic waves reflected in the human body. The sanitary washing toilet seat device according to claim 4, further comprising a personal identification device for measuring and performing personal identification. 6. A sound wave generator for generating a sound wave in a toilet room, a sound receiving device for measuring a reverberant characteristic of the sound wave, and a characteristic of a human body in the toilet room detected by the anti-characteristic for personal identification. The sanitary washing toilet seat device according to claim 4, further comprising a personal identification device that performs the sanitary washing. 7. A sound wave generating means for generating a sound wave in a toilet bowl,
5. The sound wave receiving device for receiving the sound wave, and the personal identification device for detecting the characteristic of the user's hips by the sound receiving signal of the sound wave receiving device to identify the user. Sanitary washing toilet seat device. 8. A plurality of vibrators for vibrating the toilet seat at a low frequency and a plurality of vibrators provided on the circumference of the toilet seat along the shape of the toilet seat to concentrate the vibration on the anus of the user. A sanitary washing toilet seat device that promotes defecation by giving it.