WO2021187131A1

WO2021187131A1 - Rest system, control device, and program

Info

Publication number: WO2021187131A1
Application number: PCT/JP2021/008401
Authority: WO
Inventors: 川村　裕一
Original assignee: ＡｘＲｏｂｏｔｉｘ株式会社
Priority date: 2020-03-17
Filing date: 2021-03-04
Publication date: 2021-09-23
Also published as: JP2021145801A

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a rest system requiring less work and effort on the part of employees. [Solution] One embodiment of the present invention provides a rest system for enabling a user to rest. The system comprises bedding, and the bedding is configured such that the surface of the bedding that faces the user is changed by rotating the bedding.

Description

Rest system, controls and programs

The present invention relates to a rest system, a control device and a program.

Traditionally, bedding such as comforters and mattresses have been used in accommodation facilities such as hotels.

Patent Document 1 discloses an example of bedding.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-16532

By the way, among the bedding used in accommodation facilities, the sheets of comforters and mattresses need to be replaced with new sheets by the employee after the user uses them, which requires labor and labor of the employee.

In view of the above circumstances, the present invention has decided to provide a rest system that reduces the labor and labor of employees.

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a resting system for a user to rest, which includes bedding and is configured to rotate to change the surface facing the user. Will be done.

According to such a rest system, it is possible to provide accommodation facilities while reducing the labor and labor of employees. It has such an advantageous effect.

It is a schematic diagram which shows the hardware configuration of the rest system 1 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the specific hardware composition of the bedding 2. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware composition of the control device 3. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function which the control part 33 in a control device 3 has. It is an activity diagram of the rest system 1 which concerns on embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the specific hardware composition of the bedding 2 which concerns on a modification. It is a schematic diagram which shows the specific hardware composition of the bedding 2 which concerns on another modification. It is a schematic diagram which shows the specific hardware composition of the bedding 2 which concerns on another modification. It is a schematic diagram which shows the specific hardware composition of the bedding 2 which concerns on another modification.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The various features shown in the embodiments shown below can be combined with each other.

By the way, the program for realizing the software appearing in the present embodiment may be provided as a non-temporary recording medium that can be read by a computer, may be provided as a downloadable form from an external server, or may be provided. It may be provided so that the program is started by an external computer and the function is realized (so-called cloud computing) by the client terminal.

Further, in the present embodiment, the "part" may include, for example, a combination of hardware resources implemented by a circuit in a broad sense and information processing of software that can be concretely realized by these hardware resources. .. In addition, various information is handled in this embodiment, and these information include physical values of signal values such as voltage and current, high and low signal values as a binary bit set composed of 0 or 1. Alternatively, it is represented by a quantum superposition (so-called qubit), and communication / calculation can be executed on a circuit in a broad sense.

Further, a circuit in a broad sense is a circuit realized by at least appropriately combining a circuit (Circuit), circuits (Circuitry), a processor (Processor), a memory (Memory), and the like. That is, an integrated circuit for a specific application (Application Special Integrated Circuit: ASIC), a programmable logic device (for example, a simple programmable logic device (Simple Programmable Logical Device: SPLD), a composite programmable logic device (Complex Program)) It includes a programmable gate array (Field Programmable Gate Array: FPGA) and the like.

1. 1. Overall configuration 1.1 Rest system 1
This section describes the overall configuration of the rest system 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a hardware configuration of the rest system 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the rest system 1 for the user to rest (a concept including a nap and the like) includes bedding 2. Further, the rest system 1 includes a control device 3, a drive mechanism 4, and a cleaning unit 5. Each component will be described in more detail below.

1.2 Bedding 2
The bedding 2 is a general bedding used by the user to rest, such as a mattress, a bed mat, and a comforter. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a specific hardware configuration of the bedding 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the bedding 2 includes a first bedding 21 and a second bedding 22. Here, the first bedding 21 corresponds to a mattress located on the lower surface of the user when the user rests, and the second bedding 22 corresponds to a comforter located on the upper surface of the user when the user rests. .. The first bedding 21 and the second bedding 22 face each other, and a rest space 2s is formed between the first bedding 21 and the second bedding 22. The rest space 2s is a space in which the user is arranged. As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, the rest space 2s is located outside the first bedding 21 and the second bedding 22.

In particular, the bedding 2 (first bedding 21 and second bedding 22) according to the present embodiment is configured to have a cylindrical shape, and is configured to change the facing

surfaces

211 and 221 with the user by rotating. Please note that. Generally, in an accommodation facility, it is necessary to replace a part of the bedding 2 (for example, sheets) every time the user uses it, but the bedding 2 according to the present embodiment changes the facing surfaces 211 and 212 by rotating. However, it is possible to provide clean bedding 2 for the user to be used next.

In other words, the user includes a first user and a second user. Here, the first user is a user who uses the bedding 2, and the second user is a user who uses the bedding 2 next to the first user. The bedding 2 rotates between the time when the first user finishes using the bedding and the time when the second user starts using the bedding 2. With such a configuration, clean bedding 2 can be provided to the user to be used next.

The amount of rotation of the bedding 2 is not particularly limited, but in consideration of the average physique of the user, the facing surfaces 211,221 with respect to the first user and the facing surfaces 211,221 with respect to the second user It is preferable that the bedding 2 rotates so as to differ by 0.5 m or more. Specifically, for example, (movement amount of rotation) = 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 , 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7 , 2.8, 2.9, 3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 4, 4 It is .1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9, 5 m, and is between any two of the numerical values illustrated here. It may be within the range of. Further, in the rest system 1, it is preferable that the amount of rotation of the bedding 2 is determined based on the contact area between the user and the bedding 2. For example, for a user having a large physique or a user who turns over sharply, the contact area becomes large, so that the amount of rotation may be determined to be large accordingly. The contact area may be determined by a sensor (pressure sensor, temperature sensor, acceleration sensor, vision sensor, etc.) (not shown). Further, it is preferable that not only the contact area but also whether the user is resting in the rest space 2s or whether the user is absent in the rest space 2s can be determined by the same method.

1.3 Control device 3
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the control device 3. The control device 3 has a communication unit 31, a storage unit 32, and a control unit 33, and these components are electrically connected to each other inside the control device 3 via a communication bus 30. Hereinafter, each component will be further described.

Although wired communication means such as USB, IEEE1394, Thunderbolt, and wired LAN network communication are preferable, the communication unit 31 can perform wireless LAN network communication, mobile communication such as LTE / 3G, Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication, and the like as necessary. May be included. That is, it is more preferable to carry out as a set of these plurality of communication means. In particular, it is preferable that the drive mechanism 4 and the cleaning unit 5 described later can be communicated with each other according to a predetermined communication standard.

The storage unit 32 stores various information defined by the above description. This is, for example, as a storage device such as a solid state drive (Sold State Drive: SSD), or as a random access memory (Random Access Memory:) that stores temporarily necessary information (arguments, arrays, etc.) related to program operations. It can be implemented as a memory such as RAM). Moreover, these combinations may be used. In particular, the storage unit 32 stores the scheduled time received by the reception unit 331 (details will be described later). Further, the storage unit 32 stores the reception program, the drive control program, and the cleaning control program. In addition to this, the storage unit 32 stores various programs related to the control device 3 executed by the control unit 33.

The control unit 33 processes and controls the entire operation related to the control device 3. The control unit 33 is, for example, a central processing unit (CPU) (not shown). The control unit 33 realizes various functions related to the control device 3 by reading a predetermined program stored in the storage unit 32. Specifically, the reception function, the drive control function, and the cleaning control function are applicable. That is, the information processing by the software (stored in the storage unit 32) is concretely realized by the hardware (control unit 33), so that the information processing is executed as the reception unit 331, the drive control unit 332, and the cleaning control unit 333. Can be done. Although it is described as a single control unit 33 in FIG. 3, it is not actually limited to this, and it may be implemented so as to have a plurality of control units 33 for each function. Moreover, it may be a combination thereof.

1.4 Drive mechanism 4
The drive mechanism 4 is a mechanical system for rotating the bedding 2 such as a motor and an encoder. The drive mechanism 4 is controlled by the control device 3, and the first bedding 21 and the second bedding 22 are configured to rotate via the drive mechanism 4.

1.5 Cleaning section 5
The cleaning unit 5 corresponds to, for example, a bedding, a brush, a vacuum cleaner, or the like. The cleaning unit 5 cleans the portion used by the user in the bedding 2 when the user is not using it. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the cleaning unit 5 includes a first cleaning unit 51 for cleaning the first bedding 21 and a second cleaning unit 52 for cleaning the second bedding 22. Be prepared. In the first bedding 21, the first cleaning portion 51 is arranged on the back surface of the facing surface 221 and in the second bedding 22, the second cleaning portion 52 is arranged on the back surface of the facing surface 222. Of course, this is just an example, and is not particularly limited as long as it does not interfere with the rest of the user.

2. Functional configuration This section describes the functional configuration of the rest system 1 (particularly the control device 3). FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing a function carried out by the control unit 33 in the control device 3. As shown in FIG. 4, the control device 3 includes a reception unit 331, a drive control unit 332, and a cleaning control unit 333 as a functional configuration. Each component will be described in detail below.

(Reception Department 331)
In the reception unit 331, information processing by software (stored in the storage unit 32) is specifically realized by hardware (control unit 33). Since the rest system 1 is used in the accommodation facility, it is used by many users including the first user and the second user as described above. The reception unit 331 is configured to receive a scheduled time when the user ends the use of the bedding 2. This may be, for example, data input by an employee of the accommodation facility at the reception of the accommodation facility, or data input in advance via a reservation website or the like.

(Drive control unit 332)
In the drive control unit 332, information processing by software (stored in the storage unit 32) is specifically realized by hardware (control unit 33). The drive control unit 332 is configured to control the drive mechanism 4 connected to the control device 3 via the communication unit 31. For example, the drive mechanism 4 is controlled so that the bedding 2 is configured to be non-rotating until the scheduled time. Alternatively, the drive mechanism 4 is controlled (functions as a lock unit) so that the bedding 2 is locked so as not to rotate during use by the user. Then, the drive control unit 332 controls the drive mechanism 4 in the scene where the bedding 2 is rotated.

(Cleaning control unit 333)
In the cleaning control unit 333, information processing by software (stored in the storage unit 32) is specifically realized by hardware (control unit 33). The cleaning control unit 333 is configured to control the cleaning unit 5 (first cleaning unit 51 and second cleaning unit 52) connected to the control device 3 via the communication unit 31. Preferably, the cleaning control unit 333 controls the cleaning unit 5 so as to clean the bedding 2 in the absence of the user. Although the cleaning unit 5 is not provided in the rest space 2s, it is not preferable to perform cleaning during the user's rest because noise and the like are generated during cleaning.

3. 3. Flow of operation of rest system 1 This section describes the flow of operation of rest system 1. FIG. 5 is an activity diagram of the rest system 1 according to the embodiment. Hereinafter, description will be given with reference to this figure.

[from here]
(Activity A1)
The reception unit 331 receives the scheduled time of a certain user. The input method is not particularly limited.

(Activity A2)
Subsequently, the user takes a rest such as a nap in the rest space 2s composed of the first bedding 21 and the second bedding 22.

(Activity A3)
Whether the user is resting or leaving is determined and detected by a sensor (not shown). At this time, if it is before the scheduled time, it is assumed that the bedding 2 will go out temporarily, so the bedding 2 is kept on standby in a non-rotating state. If the scheduled time is just or has passed, proceed to activity A4.

(Activity A4)
Since the user (first user) is absent and the scheduled time has passed, the drive control unit 332 sets the drive mechanism 4 in order to provide the next user (second user) with clean facing surfaces 221,222. Control the bedding 2 to rotate.

(Activity A5)
Subsequently, the cleaning control unit 333 controls the cleaning unit 5 to clean the bedding 2.
[to this point]

The above operations related to activities A1 to A5 will be repeated each time each user uses them. By such an operation, the employee of the accommodation facility does not have to clean the bedding 2 every time the user goes in and out, and the accommodation facility can be operated more easily and efficiently.

4. Modification Example This section describes a modification of the rest system 1 according to the present embodiment. That is, the rest system 1 may be provided in the following aspects.

(1) In the present embodiment, the bedding 2 is formed outside the first bedding 21 and the second bedding 22, but the bedding 2 is not limited thereto. For example, the rest space 2s may be located inside one of the first bedding 21 and the second bedding 22 and outside the other with respect to one. FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing a specific hardware configuration of the bedding 2 according to the modified example. In FIG. 6, the rest space 2s is located inside the first bedding 21 and outside the second bedding 22.
(2) FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing a specific hardware configuration of the bedding 2 according to another modified example. In FIG. 7, the rest space 2s is located inside the second bedding 22 and outside the first bedding 21.
(3) The control device 3 for rotating the bedding of the rest system for the user to rest may be implemented alone. In such a case, the control device 3 for rotating the bedding 2 of the rest system 1 for the user to rest includes a drive control unit 332. The drive control unit 332 is configured to be controllable so as to rotate the bedding 2 so as to change the

surfaces

211 and 221 of the bedding 2 facing the user.
(4) A program that causes the computer to function as the control device 3 may be implemented. Then, such a program may be provided as a non-temporary recording medium that can be read by a computer, may be provided as a downloadable from an external server, or the program may be started by an external computer. Therefore, so-called cloud computing, in which each function can be executed on the client terminal, may be implemented.
(5) FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing a specific hardware configuration of the bedding 2 according to another modified example. In this embodiment, unlike the first bedding 21 and the second bedding 22, the comforter is not cylindrical. Both ends of the third bedding 23 are wound around the rollers 6. On the bed 24, the user U can use the third bedding 23. Then, after the use by the user U, the third bedding 23 is wound up by the roller 6, so that the clean portion can be used when the next user uses it. That is, the portion of the third bedding 23 that is wound around the roller is rotated to change the surface facing the user.
(6) FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing a specific hardware configuration of the bedding 2 according to another modified example. In the present embodiment, in the fourth bedding 25, the bed 24 is composed of a plurality of belts 7. The drive control unit 332 can individually drive the plurality of belts 7 in units of one or a plurality of belts. By driving the belt 7 in this way, the posture of the user U can be changed. When the user U is a pressure ulcer, a portion where pressure is applied from the bed 24 constituting the fourth bedding 25 by changing the posture of the user U when lying on the fourth bedding 25 or prompting the user to turn over. Can be altered to prevent or reduce pressure ulcers.

5. Conclusion As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to realize the rest system 1 that provides accommodation facilities while reducing the labor and labor of employees.

It may be provided in each of the following aspects.
In the rest system, the user includes a first user and a second user, wherein the first user is a user who uses the bedding and the second user is the first user. A user who uses the bedding next to the user, and the bedding rotates between the time when the first user finishes using the bedding and the time when the second user starts using the bedding.
In the rest system, the bedding rotates so that the surface facing the first user and the surface facing the second user differ by 0.5 m or more.
In the rest system, the amount of rotation of the bedding is determined based on the contact area between the user and the bedding.
In the rest system, the bedding is formed in a cylindrical shape.
In the rest system, the bedding comprises a first bedding and a second bedding, the first bedding and the second bedding facing each other, the first bedding and the second bedding. A rest space is formed between the two, and the rest space is a space in which the user is arranged.
In the rest system, the rest space is located outside the first bedding and the second bedding.
In the rest system, the rest space is located inside one of the first bedding and the second bedding, and is located outside the other with respect to the one.
In the rest system, a reception unit is further provided, the reception unit is configured to receive a scheduled time when the user ends the use of the bedding, and the bedding is configured to be non-rotating until the scheduled time. thing.
The rest system further includes a cleaning unit, which cleans a portion used by the user in the bedding when the user is not in use.
In the rest system, a drive control unit is provided, the bedding is configured to have a bed formed by a plurality of belts, and the drive control unit is configured to be controllable so as to individually drive the belts in units of one or a plurality of belts. What is done.
A control device that rotates the bedding of the rest system for the user to rest, including a drive control unit, which rotates the bedding so as to change the surface of the bedding facing the user. What is configured to be controllable.
A program that causes a computer to function as the control device.
Of course, this is not the case. For example, it may be provided as a computer-readable non-temporary storage medium for storing the above-mentioned program.

Finally, various embodiments according to the present invention have been described, but these are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The novel embodiment can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. The embodiment and its modifications are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof.

1: Resting system 2: Bedding 2s: Resting space 21: First bedding 211: Facing surface 22: Second bedding 221: Facing surface 23: Third bedding 24: Bed 25: Fourth bedding 3: Control device 30: Communication bus 31: Communication unit 32: Storage unit 33: Control unit 331: Reception unit 332: Drive control unit 333: Cleaning control unit 4: Drive mechanism 5: Cleaning unit 51: First cleaning unit 52: Second cleaning unit Cleaning unit 6: Roller 7: Belt U: User

Claims

A rest system for users to rest
Equipped with bedding
The bedding is configured to change the surface facing the user by rotating.
In the rest system according to claim 1,
The user includes a first user and a second user, wherein the first user is a user who uses the bedding, and the second user is next to the first user. A user who uses the bedding
The bedding rotates between the time when the first user finishes using the bedding and the time when the second user starts using the bedding.
In the rest system according to claim 2.
The bedding is rotated so that the surface facing the first user and the surface facing the second user differ by 0.5 m or more.
In the rest system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
The amount of rotation of the bedding is determined based on the contact area between the user and the bedding.
In the rest system according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The bedding is formed in a tubular shape.
In the rest system according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
The bedding includes a first bedding and a second bedding.
The first bedding and the second bedding face each other, and a resting space is formed between the first bedding and the second bedding.
The rest space is a space in which the user is arranged.
In the rest system according to claim 6,
The rest space is located outside the first bedding and the second bedding.
In the rest system according to claim 6,
The rest space is located inside one of the first bedding and the second bedding, and is located outside the other with respect to the one.
In the rest system according to any one of claims 1 to 8.
With a reception desk
The reception unit is configured to receive a scheduled time when the user ends the use of the bedding.
The bedding is configured to be non-rotating until the scheduled time.
In the rest system according to any one of claims 1 to 9.
Equipped with a cleaning section
The cleaning unit cleans a portion used by the user in the bedding when the user is not using the bedding.
In the rest system according to any one of claims 1 to 10.
Equipped with a drive control unit
The bedding is composed of a plurality of belts to form a bed.
The drive control unit is configured to be controllable so as to individually drive the belt in units of one or a plurality of belts.
A control device that rotates the bedding of the rest system for the user to rest.
Equipped with a drive control unit
The drive control unit is configured to be controllable so as to rotate the bedding so as to change the surface of the bedding facing the user.
It ’s a program
A device that causes a computer to function as the control device according to claim 12.