Display control device, display control method, and recording medium

Abstract

The present application provides a display control device, a display control method, and a recording medium, which can enable a user who has difficulty in performing a putting-on and taking-off operation of a wearer of an absorbent article to properly perform the putting-on and taking-off operation of the absorbent article. The display control device according to the present application is characterized by including an acquisition unit that acquires a photographic image in which an absorbent article is photographed, and a display control unit that causes a content indicating a nursing method when the absorbent article photographed in the photographic image is used to be displayed in a state of being superimposed on a prescribed object related to the absorbent article.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a display control device, a display control method, and a recording medium. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the past, with the development of information processing, a technology of providing information to a user in various forms has been proposed. As an example of such an information providing technology, an AR (Augmented Reality) technology of providing a virtual character, information in a manner of superimposing on a photographed image when a space of a real world is photographed by a terminal device used by a user has been proposed. For example, a toilet training method effectively using the AR technology is disclosed in Patent Literature 1.

[0003] PRIOR ART DOCUMENTS

[0004] PATENT LITERATURE

[0005] Patent Literature 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-24936 SUMMARY

[0006] PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED BY THE INVENTION

[0007] However, in the above-described prior art, it is not necessarily possible to make a user who has difficulty in performing a putting-on and taking-off work of an absorbent article on a wearer of the absorbent article to properly perform the putting-on and taking-off work of the absorbent article. For example, in the above-described prior art, information corresponding to an AR marker is displayed in a manner of superimposing on a real image (a diaper or the like) photographed by a camera, so that a child loves a diaper, and thus the child can autonomously go to a bathroom and put on a diaper.

[0008] Therefore, in the above-described prior art, it is not necessarily possible to make a user who has difficulty in performing a putting-on and taking-off work of an absorbent article on a wearer of the absorbent article to properly perform the putting-on and taking-off work of the absorbent article.

[0009] The present application has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to enable a user who has difficulty in performing a putting-on and taking-off work of an absorbent article on a wearer of the absorbent article to properly perform the putting-on and taking-off work of the absorbent article.

[0010] MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEM

[0011] The display control device according to the present application is characterized by including an acquisition section that acquires a photographed image in which an absorbent article is photographed, and a display control section that causes a content indicating a nursing method when the absorbent article photographed in the photographed image is used to be displayed in a state of superimposing on a prescribed object related to the absorbent article.

[0012] EFFECT OF THE INVENTION

[0013] According to one embodiment, a user who has difficulty in putting on and taking off an absorbent article on a wearer can properly perform the putting on and taking off of the absorbent article. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 is a diagram showing the entire situation of the display control process according to the embodiment.

[0015] Figure 2 is a diagram showing a structure example of the display control device according to the embodiment.

[0016] Figure 3 is a diagram showing an example of the guidance content storage according to the embodiment.

[0017] Figure 4 is a diagram showing an example of the proposal content storage according to the embodiment.

[0018] Figure 5 is a diagram showing an example of the wearer information storage according to the embodiment.

[0019] Figure 6 is a flowchart showing the display control process (1) according to the embodiment.

[0020] Figure 7 is a flowchart showing the display control process (2) according to the embodiment.

[0021] Figure 8A is a diagram showing an example of a screen example of the display control process according to the embodiment.

[0022] Figure 8B is a diagram showing an example of a screen example of the display control process according to the embodiment.

[0023] Figure 9 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware structure.

[0024] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] 1: display control system; 10: device; 100: server device; 120: storage; 121: guidance content storage; 122: proposal content storage; 123: wearer information storage; 130: control section; 131: acquisition section; 132: detection section; 133: detection section; 134: determination section; 135: determination section; 136: estimation section; 137: display control section; 138: information control section; 139: image processing section. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] Through the description of this specification and the drawings, at least the following matters become clear.

[0027] The display control device is characterized by including an acquisition section that acquires a photographic image in which an absorbent article is photographed, and a display control section that causes content indicating a nursing method when the absorbent article photographed in the photographic image is used to be displayed so as to overlap a prescribed object related to the absorbent article.

[0028] According to such a display control device, a photographic image in which an absorbent article is photographed is acquired, and content indicating a nursing method when the absorbent article photographed in the acquired photographic image is used is caused to be displayed so as to overlap a prescribed object related to the absorbent article. Thereby, the display control device can cause a user who has difficulty in performing a donning / doffing operation of an absorbent article on a wearer wearing the absorbent article to properly perform the donning / doffing operation of the absorbent article.

[0029] Further, the display control device causes the content to be displayed so as to overlap the photographic image.

[0030] According to such a display control device, since the content is caused to be displayed so as to overlap the photographic image, for example, an information processing terminal having a camera function such as a smartphone can easily receive guidance of a use method based on the content.

[0031] Further, the display control device causes the content indicating a donning / doffing method to be displayed, the donning / doffing method being a method of donning / doffing the absorbent article with respect to a wearer object wearing the absorbent article as the nursing method.

[0032] According to such a display control device, since the content indicating a donning / doffing method with respect to a wearer object wearing the absorbent article is displayed, a user can receive guidance of the donning / doffing method through the content, and can properly perform a donning / doffing operation of the absorbent article.

[0033] Further, the display control device causes the content indicating the donning / doffing method corresponding to a form of the absorbent article to be displayed.

[0034] According to such a display control device, since the content indicating a donning / doffing method corresponding to a form of the absorbent article is displayed, an optimal use method corresponding to the form of the absorbent article can be guided, as a result, a donning / doffing operation can be properly performed.

[0035] Further, the display control device causes the content indicating a donning / doffing method corresponding to a physical state of a wearer object wearing the absorbent article to be displayed.

[0036] According to such a display control device, since the content indicating the donning / doffing method corresponding to the body state of the wearer of the absorbent article is displayed, the optimal use method corresponding to the body state of the wearer can be guided, as a result, the donning / doffing operation can be properly performed.

[0037] Further, the display control device causes the content indicating the donning / doffing method corresponding to each of a plurality of processes for donning / doffing the absorbent article to be displayed for each of the processes.

[0038] According to such a display control device, since the content indicating the donning / doffing method corresponding to each of a plurality of processes for donning / doffing the absorbent article is displayed for each of the processes, the donning / doffing operation can be properly performed in accordance with the processes.

[0039] Further, the display control device causes the content indicating the donning / doffing method corresponding to each of a plurality of processes for donning / doffing the absorbent article to be displayed for each of the processes.

[0040] According to such a display control device, since the content indicating the donning / doffing method corresponding to each of a plurality of processes for donning / doffing the absorbent article is displayed for each of the processes, the donning / doffing operation can be properly performed in accordance with the processes.

[0041] Further, the display control device causes the content indicating the donning / doffing method corresponding to each of a plurality of processes for donning / doffing the absorbent article to be displayed for each of the processes.

[0042] According to such a display control device, since the content indicating the donning / doffing method corresponding to each of a plurality of processes for donning / doffing the absorbent article is displayed for each of the processes, the donning / doffing operation can be properly performed in accordance with the processes.

[0043] Further, the display control device causes the content indicating the donning / doffing method corresponding to each of a plurality of processes for donning / doffing the absorbent article to be displayed for each of the processes.

[0044] According to such a display control device, since the content indicating the donning / doffing method is displayed in a state of being superimposed on a position of the photographed image corresponding to a part of the body of the wearer of the absorbent article that becomes a target in the donning / doffing method in the photographed image, it is possible to make it easy to understand which part of the body of the wearer the absorbent article is brought into contact with.

[0045] In addition, the display control device displays the content in a manner that the content moves in accordance with the donning / doffing method.

[0046] According to such a display control device, since the content is displayed in a manner that the content moves in accordance with the donning / doffing method, it is possible to more intuitively understand the donning / doffing method, making it possible to appropriately perform the donning / doffing work of the absorbent article.

[0047] In addition, the display control device displays the content indicating the changing method that is a method of changing a body position of the wearer of the absorbent article to a body position suitable for donning / doffing the absorbent article as the donning / doffing method for the wearer of the absorbent article.

[0048] According to such a display control device, since the content indicating the changing method that is a method of changing a body position of the wearer of the absorbent article to a body position suitable for donning / doffing the absorbent article as the donning / doffing method for the wearer of the absorbent article is displayed, it is possible to not only instruct a handling method such as how to handle the absorbent article when the donning / doffing is performed, but also to instruct how to change the body position of the wearer (how to move the wearer better), and thus it is possible to don / doff the absorbent article better and more efficiently.

[0049] In addition, the display control device displays the content indicating the changing method that is a method of changing a body position of the wearer of the absorbent article to a body position suitable for donning / doffing the absorbent article as the donning / doffing method for the wearer of the absorbent article.

[0050] According to such a display control device, since the content indicating the changing method that is a method of changing a body position of the wearer of the absorbent article to a body position suitable for donning / doffing the absorbent article as the donning / doffing method for the wearer of the absorbent article is displayed, it is possible to not only instruct a handling method such as how to handle the absorbent article when the donning / doffing is performed, but also to instruct how to change the body position of the wearer (how to move the wearer better), and thus it is possible to don / doff the absorbent article better and more efficiently.

[0051] In addition, the display control device displays the content indicating the changing method that is a method of changing a body position of the wearer of the absorbent article to a body position suitable for donning / doffing the absorbent article as the donning / doffing method for the wearer of the absorbent article.

[0052] According to such a display control device, since the content indicating the changing method that is a method of changing a body position of the wearer of the absorbent article to a body position suitable for donning / doffing the absorbent article as the donning / doffing method for the wearer of the absorbent article is displayed, it is possible to not only instruct a handling method such as how to handle the absorbent article when the donning / doffing is performed, but also to instruct how to change the body position of the wearer (how to move the wearer better), and thus it is possible to don / doff the absorbent article better and more efficiently.

[0053] Further, the display control device displays, as the content, a content indicating a content of the nursing method in a language corresponding to the user.

[0054] According to such a display control device, since the content indicating the content of the nursing method in a language corresponding to the user is displayed as the content, it is possible to reduce the risk of the user making a mistake in the usage method, and it is possible to assist the user in accurately and easily understanding the usage method.

[0055] Further, in a case where it is determined that the user has successfully performed the putting on and off of the absorbent article with respect to the wearer of the absorbent article, the display control device causes a content indicating the user's intention to be displayed.

[0056] According to such a display control device, since the content indicating the user's intention to be displayed in a case where it is determined that the user has successfully performed the putting on and off of the absorbent article with respect to the wearer of the absorbent article, it is possible to increase the willingness to nurse the wearer who is being taken care of and raised.

[0057] Further, the display control device also causes a proposal content indicating an absorbent article of a size corresponding to a state of the wearer of the absorbent article to be displayed as a recommended product for the wearer to wear.

[0058] According to such a display control device, since the proposal content indicating the absorbent article of the size corresponding to the state of the wearer of the absorbent article to be displayed as the recommended product for the wearer to wear, it is possible to reduce the burden on the wearer who is forced to wear an absorbent article that is not suitable for the wearer, and it is possible to bring benefits to both the wearer and the user.

[0059] Further, the display control device also causes the proposal content indicating the absorbent article of the size corresponding to at least any one of a body shape of the wearer, an excretion state of the wearer, and an ability to autonomously excrete of the wearer as the recommended product for the wearer to wear.

[0060] According to such a display control device, since the proposal content indicating the absorbent article of the size corresponding to at least any one of the body shape of the wearer, the excretion state of the wearer, and the ability to autonomously excrete of the wearer as the recommended product for the wearer to wear is also caused to be displayed, it is possible to propose an absorbent article having a material or an absorption capacity corresponding to the body shape, the excretion state, or the ability to autonomously excrete of the wearer.

[0061] Further, the display control device has an information control section that performs a predetermined control related to a wearer of the absorbent article in response to the content indicating a nursing method when the absorbent article photographed in the photographic image is used being displayed by the display control section.

[0062] According to such a display control device, since the predetermined control related to the wearer of the absorbent article is performed in response to the content indicating the nursing method when the absorbent article photographed in the photographic image is used being displayed by the display control section, it is possible to collect various information related to the wearer via the photographic image.

[0063] Further, the display control device registers the number of times of wearing counted in response to the content being displayed by the display control section, the number of times of wearing being the number of times the absorbent article is worn by the wearer of the absorbent article, in association with the identification information for identifying the wearer.

[0064] According to such a display control device, since the number of times of wearing counted in response to the content being displayed by the display control section, the number of times of wearing being the number of times the absorbent article is worn by the wearer of the absorbent article, is registered in association with the identification information for identifying the wearer, it is possible to reduce the effort that must be made by manual work to record the number of times of wearing the absorbent article by the wearer. Further, according to such a display control device, it is possible to easily grasp how much the absorbent article is consumed by the wearer in a predetermined period for each wearer, and thus it is possible to appropriately perform the management of the physical condition of the wearer, the management of the inventory of the absorbent article.

[0065] Further, when the excretion of the wearer is photographed in the photographic image, the display control device registers the predetermined information related to the excretion in association with the identification information for identifying the wearer.

[0066] According to such a display control device, since the predetermined information related to the excretion of the wearer is registered in association with the identification information for identifying the wearer when the excretion of the wearer is photographed in the photographic image, it is possible to easily and appropriately perform the management of the health of the wearer based on the excretion of the wearer.

[0067] Further, the display control device registers, as the predetermined information, information indicating the amount or the property of the excretion obtained by analyzing the photographic image in which the excretion is photographed.

[0068] According to such a display control device, since information indicating the amount or the property of the excretion obtained by analyzing the photographic image of the excretion is registered as the prescribed information, the health management of the wearer based on the excretion of the wearer can be easily and appropriately performed.

[0069] In addition, in a case where the photographic image is recorded to a terminal device used by the user, the display control device controls so that the photographic image, which has been image-processed in a manner to protect the privacy of the wearer photographed in the photographic image, is recorded.

[0070] According to such a display control device, since in a case where the photographic image is recorded to a terminal device used by the user, the photographic image, which has been image-processed in a manner to protect the privacy of the wearer photographed in the photographic image, is controlled to be recorded, for example, it is possible to prevent the photographic image directly photographed the excretion from being saved to the terminal device of the user or the photographic image indicating the identity of the wearer from being saved.

[0071] In addition, the display control device acquires the photographic image photographed by the terminal device by means of an application program for displaying network content executed by the terminal device, and causes the terminal device used by the user to display the content by means of the application program.

[0072] According to such a display control device, since the photographic image photographed by the terminal device is acquired by means of an application program for displaying network content executed by the terminal device, and the content is caused to be displayed by the terminal device used by the user by means of the application program, the user can receive guidance of the use method without using a dedicated application program, as a result, it is possible to effectively increase the users who want to receive the guidance of the use method.

[0073] Hereinafter, an example of a mode for implementing a display control device, a display control method, and a display control program (hereinafter, referred to as "implementation mode") will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Furthermore, the display control device, the display control method, and the display control program are not limited by the implementation mode. In addition, in the following implementation mode, the same reference signs are attached to the same parts, and the repeated description is omitted.

[0074] [Implementation Mode]

[0075] (1. Outline of Display Control Process)

[0076] First, a summary of the display control processing involved in the embodiments will be described. Today, with the continuous development of aging, there is a problem of insufficient personnel to serve as caregivers in the care industry. Therefore, for example, in care facilities, in order to address such a shortage of personnel, inexperienced persons who have not yet mastered care, foreign workers who come to work from abroad, and the like are sometimes employed as caregivers.

[0077] The problem at this time is that proper care business cannot be performed due to the lack of skills related to care. For example, the person being cared for is mostly wearing a diaper (adult diaper). Therefore, properly putting on a diaper to the person being cared for in such a manner that excrement does not leak from the diaper, or properly taking off a diaper from the person being cared for in such a manner that the burden on the person being cared for can be reduced, is an important element required to perform diaper changing.

[0078] However, inexperienced persons who have not yet mastered care, foreign workers who come to work from abroad, do not necessarily have high skills related to care, and therefore, such caregivers can not properly perform the diaper putting-on and taking-off operation.

[0079] In addition, there are products in which an outer layer (an outer diaper) and an inner layer (an inner pad) are used in combination, products in a belt type, products in a short pants type, and various types of products such as for men, for women, for daily use, for night use, and the like, and the method of use sometimes differs depending on the type. In addition, even with a diaper of the same product and size, the proper method of use differs depending on the body state (e.g., bedridden, seatable, body type) of the wearer. Thus, for caregivers who do not have skills related to care, the diaper putting-on and taking-off operation is even more difficult.

[0080] Therefore, the present embodiments were conceived in view of the fact that various care methods (e.g., putting-on and taking-off methods) when using a diaper are guided to a changer who performs diaper changing, for example, using AR technology, so that even personnel who are difficult to perform the putting-on and taking-off operation on a wearer wearing a diaper can properly perform the putting-on and taking-off operation of the diaper.

[0081] Specifically, in the display control processing involved in the embodiments, a photographic image in which an absorbent article is photographed is acquired, and a content indicating a care method when using the absorbent article photographed in the acquired photographic image is caused to be displayed in a state of being superimposed on a prescribed object related to the absorbent article. More specifically, in the display control processing involved in the embodiments, a content indicating a putting-on and taking-off method for putting on and taking off the absorbent article by a wearer wearing the absorbent article as a content indicating a care method when using the absorbent article photographed in the acquired photographic image is caused to be displayed in a state of being superimposed on the photographic image.

[0082] Further, according to such display control processing, even a user who is difficult to perform the putting-on and taking-off work on the wearer wearing the absorbent article (for example, a changer who performs a diaper change) can easily understand the putting-on and taking-off method, and thus can appropriately perform the putting-on and taking-off work of the absorbent article. In addition, according to such display control processing, more users can appropriately perform the putting-on and taking-off work of the absorbent article, and thus can effectively suppress the risk of leakage of the excretion from the absorbent article.

[0083] In addition, when the excretion leaks from the absorbent article, the wearer's clothes, bedding (a bed sheet, and the like) are also contaminated, and thus it is considered that the burden on the caregiver, the wearer's family to clean up becomes greater. However, as long as the risk of leakage of the excretion from the absorbent article can be effectively suppressed, it is also possible to prevent the clothes, the bedding from being contaminated, and thus it is possible to reduce the burden on the user to clean up.

[0084] Further, in the following embodiments, the wearer of the absorbent article is assumed to be a wearer of the absorbent article. In addition, the wearer of the absorbent article is assumed to be a care recipient who is admitted to a care facility and receives care. In addition, the user (changer) is assumed to be a caregiver who performs the putting-on and taking-off work (change work) of the absorbent article by using the service related to the embodiments, that is, an information providing service (guidance service) based on the above-described display control processing.

[0085] On the other hand, the wearer of the absorbent article is not necessarily limited to the care recipient, and for example, can be a child (an infant, a toddler). In addition, in the case where the wearer of the absorbent article is a child, the user is, for example, a caregiver (for example, a parent) who raises the child. In addition, the wearer of the absorbent article can not be a person like the wearer of the absorbent article, and for example, can be a doll used for wearing practice at a care site or the like.

[0086] 〔2. Regarding a program corresponding to the display control processing〕

[0087] Next, a program (display control program) corresponding to the display control processing related to the embodiments will be described. The display control program related to the embodiments is a program for causing a computer to execute: an acquisition process of acquiring a photographic image in which the absorbent article is photographed; and a display control process of causing a content indicating a care method when the absorbent article photographed in the acquired photographic image is used to be displayed in a state of being superimposed on a prescribed object related to the absorbent article.

[0088] 〔3. Regarding a display control system〕

[0089] Next, a display control system related to the embodiments will be described using Figure 1 Figure 1 ​is a diagram showing the entire situation of the display control processing involved in the embodiment. As shown in Figure 1 The display control system 1 involved in the embodiment includes a device 10 and a server apparatus 100. The device 10, the server apparatus 100 are connected in a manner capable of wired or wireless communication via a network N (not shown). Further, Figure 1 The display control system 1 shown can also include a plurality of devices 10, a plurality of server apparatuses 100.

[0090] 〔4. Regarding each apparatus〕

[0091] Next, each apparatus (computer) included in the display control system 1 involved in the embodiment will be described. The device 10 is an information processing terminal used by a user (changer) in the position of a terminal user. The device 10 is, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a notebook PC (Personal Computer), a desktop PC, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), AR goggles, smart contact lenses, or the like. In the case where the device 10 is AR goggles or smart contact lenses, it is possible to reduce the situation where the user has to directly operate the device 10 during the course of the putting-on / off work, and thus it is possible to concentrate more on the putting-on / off work.

[0092] The server apparatus 100 is, for example, a server apparatus managed by an operator (operator T) who operates the service involved in the embodiment, and performs transmission and reception of information with the device 10.

[0093] Here, the display control program involved in the above-described embodiment is introduced (installed) into the device 10 or the server apparatus 100. The side of the device 10 or the server apparatus 100 into which the display control program is introduced can be understood as an example of a display control apparatus.

[0094] In the following embodiments, the server apparatus 100 is caused to perform the display control processing involved in the embodiment by introducing the display control program involved in the embodiment into the server apparatus 100. Specifically, the server apparatus 100 executes the display control program using a RAM (Random Access Memory) as a work area, thereby realizing an acquisition section that acquires a photographic image in which an absorbent article is photographed and a display control section that causes content indicating a care method when the absorbent article photographed in the photographic image is used to be displayed in a state of being superimposed on a prescribed object related to the absorbent article, inside the apparatus itself.

[0095] Further, the display control processing explained below as processing performed by the server apparatus 100 in accordance with the display control program according to the embodiment can also be performed on the device 10 side. In this case, the display control program according to the embodiment is introduced to the device 10, whereby the device 10 performs the display control processing in cooperation with the server apparatus 100 or independently of the server apparatus 100.

[0096] In addition, in the following embodiments, the device 10 is assumed to be a smartphone that is considered to be the most popular among users today. In addition, a prescribed application program has been introduced to the device 10 as a smartphone. This application program can be a dedicated application program for causing the device 10 to cooperate with the server apparatus 100. However, in the case where a dedicated application program is required, the threshold for using the service according to the embodiment can be made high. Therefore, the prescribed application program can also be a general-purpose application program that is introduced to the device 10 in advance. For example, the prescribed application program can be a web application (an application program for displaying web content) that runs on a browser possessed by the device 10.

[0097] 〔5. Example of display control processing according to the embodiment〕

[0098] Next, an example of the display control processing according to the embodiment will be explained using Figure 1 Figure 1 The device 10 illustrated in FIG. 1 is a smartphone used by the user U1 who is a caregiver, and a browser BW as a web application is introduced in advance. In addition, the device 10 is assumed to be a device that is capable of performing the display control processing according to the embodiment. Figure 1 The server apparatus 100 illustrated in FIG. 1 performs the display control processing according to the embodiment in accordance with the display control program.

[0099] In addition, in the example of Figure 1 , the user U1 who is a changer is assumed to perform a diaper-changing operation on the wearer W1 while receiving the service according to the embodiment (an information providing service based on the display control processing) via the device 10. The diaper-changing operation includes an operation of putting on the diaper DP1 for the wearer W1 and an operation of taking off the diaper DP1 worn by the wearer W1, but in the example of Figure 1 , the user U1 is assumed to put on the diaper DP1 for the wearer W1.

[0100] ​Further, the diaper DP1 usage method as one of the diaper DP1 usage methods at the time of using the diaper DP1, that is, the diaper DP1 usage method for the wearer includes the concept of a "wearing method" of the diaper DP1 for the wearer, a "removing method" of the diaper DP1 worn by the wearer, and the like. In addition, putting on or removing the diaper DP1 requires appropriately changing the body position of the wearer. Thus, the diaper DP1 usage method for the wearer also includes the concept of a "changing method" of changing the body position of the wearer to a body position suitable for putting on or removing the diaper DP1.

[0101] In addition, the diaper DP1 is attached with an AR mark as identification information capable of uniquely identifying the diaper DP1 as what kind of product. Further, the AR mark can be a bar code, a one-dimensional code, a two-dimensional code, a QR code (registered trademark) (Quick Response Code), or the like. In Figure 1 An example in which the diaper DP1 is marked with an AR mark ARM1 is shown in FIG. 1. The AR mark ARM1 is assumed to be a QR code.

[0102] In addition, the AR mark is information that becomes a trigger for starting the display control processing involved in the embodiments. Thus, the user U1 starts the work from photographing the diaper DP1 in a manner capable of including the AR mark ARM1 first in the case of receiving the service involved in the embodiments.

[0103] For example, the user U1 uses the camera function of the device 10 to photograph the diaper DP1 in a manner capable of including the AR mark ARM1. In this case, the device 10 displays a photographed image of the diaper DP1 attached with the AR mark ARM1 in the display screen D (step S11). In addition, at the timing at which the camera function recognizes the AR mark ARM1, the device 10 transmits the photographed image at that time to the server apparatus 100 via the browser BW. That is, the server apparatus 100 acquires the photographed image of the diaper DP1 at the point of time at which the AR mark ARM1 is recognized from the device 10 via the browser BW (step S12).

[0104] The server apparatus 100, when the photographed image is acquired from the device 10, detects the AR mark ARM1 included in the acquired photographed image and determines whether the lower body of the person is detected from the photographed image on the basis of the fact that the AR mark ARM1 is detected (step S13). For example, in the case where the AR mark ARM1 is detected, the server apparatus 100 continuously determines whether the lower body is detected on the basis of the photographed image acquired one by one via the browser BW thereafter.

[0105] In this state, for example, the user U1 uses the camera function of the device 10 to photograph the wearer W1 in a manner capable of including the lower body of the wearer W1.Figure 1 In the example of this time, the user U1 photographs the wearer W1 while lying on the bed when the user U1 is now going to put on the diaper DP1 for the wearer W1.

[0106] In this case, the device 10 displays the photographed image including the lower body of the wearer W1 in the display screen D (step S14). In addition, the device 10 transmits the photographed image to the server apparatus 100 via the browser BW. That is, the server apparatus 100 acquires the photographed image including the lower body of the wearer W1 from the device 10 via the browser BW (step S15).

[0107] The server apparatus 100 determines whether the lower body is detected from the acquired photographed image when the photographed image is acquired from the device 10. According to the example of this time, the server apparatus 100 determines that the lower body is detected from the acquired photographed image. Thus, the server apparatus 100 determines the guidance type of which of the "putting-on method" and the "taking-off method" of the diaper DP1 to guide, according to the state of the detected lower body, in a case where it is determined that the lower body is detected from the photographed image like this (step S16). For example, the server apparatus 100 estimates the wearing state of the diaper of the lower body based on the photographed image, and determines the guidance type of which of the "putting-on method" and the "taking-off method" of the diaper DP1 to guide according to the estimation result.

[0108] For example, the server apparatus 100 determines the "putting-on method" of the diaper DP1 to guide in a case where it is estimated based on the photographed image that the wearer W1 included in the photographed image is not wearing the diaper. On the other hand, the server apparatus 100 determines the "taking-off method" of the diaper DP1 to guide in a case where it is estimated based on the photographed image that the wearer W1 included in the photographed image is wearing the diaper DP1. In the example of this time, it is assumed that the server apparatus 100 determines the "putting-on method" of the diaper DP1 to guide based on the photographed image in a case where it is estimated that the wearer W1 included in the photographed image is not wearing the diaper. Figure 1 In the example of this time, it is assumed that the server apparatus 100 determines the "putting-on method" of the diaper DP1 to guide based on the photographed image in a case where it is estimated that the wearer W1 included in the photographed image is not wearing the diaper.

[0109] In addition, the user U1 can photograph the wearer W1 in a state of not wearing the diaper, for example, after photographing the diaper DP1 in a manner that the AR marker ARM1 attached to the new diaper DP1 taken out from the package can be included, in a case where the user U1 wants to guide the "putting-on method" of the diaper DP1. On the other hand, the user U1 can photograph the wearer W1 in a state of wearing the diaper DP1, for example, after photographing the diaper DP1 in a manner that the AR marker ARM1 attached to the diaper DP1 currently worn by the wearer W1 can be included, in a case where the user U1 wants to guide the "taking-off method" of the diaper DP1.

[0110] Alternatively, the server device 100 can ask the user U1 via the device 10 which of the "putting-on method" and the "taking-off method" is desired to be guided in a case where the AR marker is detected from the photographed image, and thereby determine the guidance type of which of the "putting-on method" and the "taking-off method" to guide based on the answer to the question.

[0111] For example, as for the diaper DP1, how to handle in the case of putting on and in the case of taking off and how to change the body position of the wearer are sometimes different. Therefore, the server device 100 can appropriately perform the work for putting on the diaper DP1 and can appropriately perform the work for taking off the diaper DP1 by determining the guidance type.

[0112] The server device 100, when the guidance type is determined, next estimates the body type of the wearer W1 from the photographed image acquired via the browser BW (step S17). For example, the server device 100 has in advance a determination condition to determine as the obese type, a determination condition to determine as the normal type, and a determination condition to determine as the slim type. Then, the server device 100 estimates which of the obese type, the normal type, and the slim type the wearer W1 is by collating each determination condition with the body type information indicating the body type of the wearer W1 obtained by analyzing the photographed image.

[0113] For example, as for the diaper DP1, even if it is the M size, how to handle and how to change the body position of the wearer are sometimes different between the case of using for the wearer of the obese type and the case of using for the wearer of the slim type. Therefore, the server device 100 can guide the optimal use method corresponding to the body type by estimating the body type, and thus can cause the putting-off work to be appropriately performed.

[0114] In addition, the server device 100, when the body type is estimated, next estimates the body state of the wearer W1, for example, whether the wearer W1 is in the bedridden state or in the state of being able to sit, from the photographed image acquired via the browser BW (step S18). For example, in a case where the wearer W1 is lying on a bed or the like is included in the photographed image, the server device 100 can estimate as the bedridden state. On the other hand, in a case where the wearer W1 is sitting on a chair or the like is included in the photographed image, the server device 100 can estimate as the state of being able to sit. In addition, the server device 100 can estimate the body state, for example, whether the wearer W1 is in the bedridden state or in the state of being able to sit, based on the care history of the wearer W1 or the care level of the wearer W1.

[0115] For example, when instructing a bedridden wearer on how to use the DP1 diaper while they are sitting up, the risk of putting it on and taking it off is high. On the other hand, when instructing a bedridden wearer on how to use the DP1 diaper while they are sitting up, the wearer's desire to get up or sit up independently is discouraged, leading to a decrease in quality of life (QOL). Therefore, the server device 100 can estimate the wearer's physical condition and guide the optimal usage method accordingly, thus enabling appropriate putting on and taking off the diaper while considering both risk and QOL.

[0116] Next, the server device 100 refers to the guidance content storage unit 121 ( Figure 3 (Step S19) Extract guidance content that satisfies the estimation results of both steps S17 and S18 from the guidance content corresponding to the guidance type determined in step S16. Figure 1 In the example, server device 100 extracts guidance content ARGC1 from the guidance content corresponding to the guidance type of "wearing method" as guidance content that satisfies the estimation results of both steps S17 and S18. Guidance content ARGC1 is displayed as a virtual image, i.e., an AR image, overlaid on a photographic image (real image) obtained by shooting in real space.

[0117] In addition, the instruction content ARGC1 is a virtual representation of how to wear the diaper DP1 (the content representing how to use the diaper DP1), and is composed of a shape similar to the physical diaper DP1.

[0118] Here, for example, Figure 1 As shown, device 10 displays a photographic image RL1 of wearer W1 in a side-lying position on display screen D at the current time. The photographic image RL1 is a real image.

[0119] In this case, such as Figure 1 As shown, server device 100 displays guidance content ARGC1, which has a shape similar to that of a physical diaper DP1, superimposed on photographic image RL1 (step S20). For example, server device 100 acquires photographic image RL1 via browser BW. Then, based on the acquired photographic image RL1, server device 100 positions guidance content ARGC1 in an appropriate position within the photographic image RL1, thereby superimposing guidance content ARGC1.

[0120] For example, the server apparatus 100 superimposes the guidance content ARGC1, which is the guidance content indicating the fitting method and which has a form similar to the diaper DP1 as a real object, on a position of the photographic image in the photographic image RL1 corresponding to a part of the body of the wearer W1 that becomes the object in the fitting method in the current process.

[0121] For example, assume that the user U1 proceeds to a process of the fitting method of the diaper DP1 composed of a plurality of processes, which is the process of "placing the diaper DP1 under the hips in a manner such that the center of the diaper DP1 is aligned with the position of the spine". In this example, the server apparatus 100 superimposes the guidance content ARGC1 on a position of the photographic image in the photographic image RL1 corresponding to the "part from the spine to the hips" of the wearer W1, and superimposes the guidance content ARGC1 in this manner.

[0122] Further, the server apparatus 100 superimposes the guidance content ARGC1 in a manner such that the guidance content ARGC1 moves in accordance with the fitting method, so as to be able to explain the fitting method of "placing the diaper DP1 under the hips in a manner such that the center of the diaper DP1 is aligned with the position of the spine" to the user U1 in more detail.

[0123] Furthermore, as described thus far by way of example, Figure 1 The server apparatus 100 according to the display control program acquires a photographic image in which an absorbent article is photographed, and displays the content of a fitting and removing method of the absorbent article, which should be performed on a wearer (for example, a child who uses the absorbent article) who is the processing object, in a state of being superimposed on the photographic image.

[0124] According to such a server apparatus 100 (display control apparatus), even a user who is difficult to perform the fitting and removing work on a wearer who wears an absorbent article can easily understand the fitting and removing method, and thus the fitting and removing work of the absorbent article can be appropriately performed. In addition, according to such a server apparatus 100, more users can appropriately perform the fitting and removing work of the absorbent article, and thus the risk of leakage of excrement from the absorbent article can be effectively suppressed. In addition, according to such a server apparatus 100, it is possible to reduce the nursing burden on a caregiver, the child-rearing burden on a family of a wearer, and the like due to leakage of excrement.

[0125] 〔6. Structure of display control apparatus〕

[0126] Next, the display control apparatus according to the embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of the structure of the display control apparatus according to the embodiment. Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the structure of the display control apparatus according to the embodiment.Figure 2 A configuration example of a server device 100 as an example of a display control device is shown. As shown in Figure 2 the server device 100 has a communication section 110, a storage section 120, and a control section 130.

[0127] (Regarding the communication section 110)

[0128] The communication section 110 is realized by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card), or the like. Further, the communication section 110 is connected to the network N by wired or wireless connection, and performs transmission and reception of information with the device 10, for example.

[0129] (Regarding the storage section 120)

[0130] The storage section 120 is realized by, for example, a RAM, a semiconductor memory element such as a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. The storage section 120 has a guidance content storage section 121, a proposal content storage section 122, and a wearer information storage section 123.

[0131] (Regarding the guidance content storage section 121)

[0132] The guidance content storage section 121 stores information regarding guidance content that guides a nursing method (a method of using an absorbent article) when using the absorbent article. For example, the guidance content storage section 121 stores guidance content indicating a method of putting on and taking off the absorbent article corresponding to each of a plurality of processes of putting on and taking off the absorbent article as such guidance content. Here, an example of the guidance content storage section 121 according to the embodiment is shown. In Figure 3 the example, the guidance content storage section 121 has items such as a "product ID (Identifier)", "for men", "type", "guidance category", "body type", "body state", and "guidance content". Figure 3 The "product ID" indicates identification information for uniquely identifying what kind of product the absorbent article is. The "gender" indicates which of "for men" and "for women" the absorbent article identified by the "product ID" is. The "type" indicates information regarding the type (form) of the absorbent article identified by the "product ID". There are two types such as "belt type" and "shorts type", for example.

[0133]

[0134] ​The "guidance category" indicates guidance on what kind of putting-on / off method, that is, information on a candidate for the kind. The "guidance category" has, for example, two candidates of "putting-on method" and "taking-off method". The "body type" indicates what kind of body type the wearer who is a processing target is, that is, information on a candidate for the body type. The "body type" has, for example, three candidates of "fat type", "normal type", and "thin type". The "body state" indicates what kind of body state the wearer who is a processing target is, that is, information on a candidate for the body state. The "body state" has, for example, two candidates of "bedridden" and "sitting".

[0135] The "guidance content" indicates information on guidance content for guiding a use method of the absorbent article as one of nursing methods when the absorbent article is used. Here, the "guidance content" indicates, for example, content of a processing method of how to handle the absorbent article when the wearer wears the absorbent article. In addition, the "guidance content" indicates, for example, content of a changing method for changing the body position of the wearer to a body position suitable for putting on / off the absorbent article.

[0136] In addition, the "guidance content" is, for example, an original image for being superimposedly displayed in the form of an AR image including a text that explains the processing method of the absorbent article, the changing method for changing the body position of the wearer, which is described later. In addition, the "guidance content" is, for example, an original image for being superimposedly displayed in the form of an AR image in a shape similar to the shape of the absorbent article as a real object (virtually representing the absorbent article as a real object). In addition, the "guidance content" is, for example, an original image for being superimposedly displayed in the form of an AR image virtually representing a part of the body of the wearer. In addition, the "guidance content" is an image content that is appropriately composed of various original images as described above.

[0137] In addition, the "guidance content" indicates a use method (putting-on / off method) corresponding to a plurality of processes for putting on / off the absorbent article, and the "guidance content" exists for each process.

[0138] Furthermore, in the example of Figure 3 the "male", the "product ID DP1", the "type belt", the "guidance category putting-on method", the "body type thin type", and the "body state bedridden" correspond to the guidance content indicating each putting-on / off method corresponding to the plurality of processes of Step 1 to Step 7, respectively.

[0139] Specifically, in the example of Figure 3 the "product ID DP1", the "male", the "type belt", the "guidance category putting-on method", the "body type thin type", and the "body state bedridden" correspond to the guidance content ARGC11 indicating the guidance content of the putting-on / off method that should be performed in the process of "Step 1".

[0140] This example indicates the following example: the guidance content ARGC11 is guidance content indicating a wearing method corresponding to the product of "male use" and "belt type" for the absorbent article "DP1" worn by the wearer who is the processing target. In addition, this example indicates the following example: the guidance content ARGC11 is guidance content indicating the "wearing method" in the first process of putting on the absorbent article "DP1" by the wearer who is the processing target, among the guidance content corresponding to the absorbent article "DP1" of "male use" and "belt type", and is guidance content indicating the "wearing method" corresponding to the wearer who is the processing target being "male", "thin type", and "bedridden".

[0141] In addition, in the example of Figure 3 , the product ID "DP1", the gender "male use", the type "belt type", the guidance category "wearing method", the body type "thin type", and the body state "bedridden" correspond to the guidance content ARGC12 which is guidance content indicating the putting-on / taking-off method that should be performed in the process "step 2".

[0142] This example indicates the following example: the guidance content ARGC12 is guidance content indicating a wearing method corresponding to the product of "male use" and "belt type" for the absorbent article "DP1" worn by the wearer who is the processing target. In addition, this example indicates the following example: the guidance content ARGC12 is guidance content indicating the "wearing method" in the second process of putting on the absorbent article "DP1" by the wearer who is the processing target, among the guidance content corresponding to the absorbent article "DP1" of "male use" and "belt type", and is guidance content indicating the "wearing method" corresponding to the wearer who is the processing target being "male", "thin type", and "bedridden".

[0143] In addition, in the example of Figure 3 , the product ID "DP1", the gender "male use", the type "belt type", the guidance category "wearing method", the body type "thin type", and the body state "bedridden" correspond to the guidance content ARGC13 which is guidance content indicating the putting-on / taking-off method that should be performed in the process "step 3".

[0144] This example illustrates the following: Guidance content ARGC13 is guidance content regarding the wearing method of an absorbent article "DP1" worn by a wearer who is "for men" and is "belt-type". Additionally, this example illustrates the following: Guidance content ARGC13 is guidance content within the guidance content corresponding to the absorbent article "DP1" which is "for men" and is "belt-type", indicating the "wearing method" in the third process of having a wearer put on the absorbent article "DP1"; and it is guidance content corresponding to a "wearing method" for a wearer who is "male", "thin", and "bedridden".

[0145] An example of the instructions for donning and doffing methods corresponding to steps 1 through 7, specifically the instructions for donning and doffing methods corresponding to steps 1 through 3, has been provided. The instructions for donning and doffing methods corresponding to steps 4 through 7 can also be explained using this example; therefore, explanations of these are omitted.

[0146] (Regarding the proposed content storage department 122)

[0147] The suggestion content storage unit 122 stores information related to the suggestion content, which proposes absorbent articles of specifications appropriate to the wearer's condition as recommended products for that wearer. Here, in Figure 4 The image shows an example of the proposal content storage unit 122 involved in the implementation method. Figure 4 In the example, the proposal content storage unit 122 has items such as "status type", "status details", "product ID", "specification information" and "proposal content".

[0148] "State type" indicates information related to the state. For example, there are three candidate "state types": "body size", "excretion volume", and "voluntary excretion status".

[0149] "Status Details" provides information related to the specific state described in "Status Type," indicating what the candidate state is. Figure 4 In the example, candidates for "Status Details," which represent the detailed information of the status type "Body Type," include "Thin," "Average," and "Obese." Additionally, in... Figure 4 In the example, "State Details," which represents the detailed information of the state type "Expiration Amount," are candidates for "Few," "Medium," and "Many." Additionally, in... Figure 4 In the example, "Yes" and "No" are shown as candidates for "State Details" which represent the detailed content of the state type "Autonomous Excretion Status".

[0150] "Item ID" indicates identification information that uniquely identifies an item that is estimated to be worn by a wearer in a state indicated by "state details". "Specification information" is information about a specification of an item identified by the corresponding "item ID", which indicates a specification corresponding to a wearer estimated to be in a state indicated by "state details".

[0151] "Proposal content" indicates information about a proposal content that proposes an item (absorbent article) that is estimated to be worn by a wearer in a state indicated by "state details" as a recommended item for the wearer. For example, the server device 100 displays "proposal content" in a state of being superimposed on a photographed image. Thus, "proposal content" is an original image for superimposed display in the form of an AR image.

[0152] Also, in the example of Figure 4 , the state category "body type", the state details "thin type", the item ID "item #11", the specification information "specification #11", and the proposal content "ARSC11" correspond to each other. This example indicates an example in which the item identified by the item ID "item #11" is most suitable as the item of "specification #11" for a wearer estimated to be of the body type "thin type", and the proposal content that proposes this item as a recommended item for the wearer to wear is "ARSC11". In addition, the proposal content "ARSC11" is, for example, an AR image that includes a text that advertises that the item identified by the item ID "item #11" is a recommended item for the wearer.

[0153] Further, the proposal content need not necessarily be an AR image that is superimposed and displayed on a photographed image, and may be, for example, so-called advertising content that is displayed within a prescribed content (for example, a web content) provided by the operator T.

[0154] (Regarding the Wearer Information Storage Unit 123)

[0155] The wearer information storage unit 123 stores various information about a wearer. For example, the wearer information storage unit 123 stores information obtained by a prescribed control that is a control about a wearer performed in accordance with a content that indicates a nursing method when an absorbent article is used. Here, in Figure 5 , an example of the wearer information storage unit 123 according to the present embodiment is indicated. In Figure 5 the example, the wearer information storage unit 123 has items such as "user ID (Identifier)", "wearer ID (Identifier)", "replacement date and time", "photographed image", "excrement condition", and "cumulative number of times of wearing".

[0156] "User ID" indicates identification information for identifying a user (changer) who receives the service involved in the embodiments and performs the putting-on and taking-off operation of the absorbent article for the wearer identified by "Wearer ID". In addition, "User ID" can also be identification information for identifying the device 10 used by the user (changer).

[0157] "Wearer ID" indicates identification information for identifying the wearer who performs the putting-on and taking-off operation of the absorbent article for the user identified by "User ID". "Changing date and time" indicates information about the date and time when the change of the absorbent article was performed for the wearer identified by "Wearer ID". "Photographed image" indicates a photographed image obtained in order to superimpose and display the guidance content when the change of the absorbent article was performed for the wearer identified by "Wearer ID" (i.e., when the absorbent article was put on or taken off).

[0158] "Excrement condition" is information indicating the property (e.g., stool property) and amount (e.g., stool amount, urine amount) of the excrement obtained by analyzing the "photographed image" when the excrement is photographed in the "photographed image". The information indicating the "excrement condition" is obtained by, for example, the information control section 138.

[0159] "Accumulated wearing number" indicates information about the number of times the wearer identified by "Wearer ID" has worn the absorbent article so far, which is counted in response to the superimposition and display of the content indicating the nursing method when the absorbent article is used. The information indicating the "accumulated wearing number" is obtained by, for example, the information control section 138.

[0160] Moreover, in the example of Figure 5 In this example, the wearer ID "W1" corresponds to the changing date and time "Changing date and time #11", the photographed image "Photographed image #11", the excrement condition "Excrement condition #11", and the accumulated wearing number "Accumulated wearing number #11". This example indicates the following example: with respect to the wearer W1, the change of the absorbent article was performed at the date and time indicated by "Changing date and time #11", and the "Photographed image #11" was obtained to superimpose and display the guidance content on the image when the change was performed. This example indicates the following example: by analyzing the "Photographed image #11", the "Excrement condition #11" indicating the property (e.g., stool property) and amount (e.g., stool amount, urine amount) of the excrement included in the "Photographed image #11" was obtained.

[0161] (Regarding other storage sections)

[0162] Although not illustrated, the server apparatus 100 can have a storage section that stores, for each wearer, a care record that represents a history record of care (e.g., nursing, upbringing) performed with respect to the wearer. In addition, the care record includes, for example, a diet history record related to the diet of the wearer, a laxative history record related to a laxative administered to the wearer, an excretion history record related to the excretion of the wearer, various physical information (gender, height, weight, bust, abdomen, thigh size, disease information) related to the wearer, and the like.

[0163] (Regarding the control section 130)

[0164] Returning to Figure 2 , the control section 130 is realized by executing various programs stored in a storage device inside the server apparatus 100 by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or the like using a RAM as a work area. In addition, the control section 130 is realized by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or the like.

[0165] As illustrated in Figure 2 , the control section 130 has an acquisition section 131, a detection section 132, a detection section 133, a determination section 134, a determination section 135, an estimation section 136, a display control section 137, an information control section 138, and an image processing section 139 to realize or execute the functions and roles of the information processing described below. In addition, the internal structure of the control section 130 is not limited to the structure illustrated in Figure 2 , and can be other structures capable of performing the information processing described below. In addition, the connection relationship of each processing section that the control section 130 has is not limited to the connection relationship illustrated in Figure 3 , and can be other connection relationships.

[0166] (Regarding the acquisition section 131)

[0167] The acquisition section 131 acquires a photographed image photographed by the device 10 according to the operation of the user. For example, the acquisition section 131 acquires a photographed image in which an absorbent article is photographed. For example, the acquisition section 131 acquires a photographed image in which the absorbent article is photographed in a manner that can include an AR marker attached to the absorbent article.

[0168] In addition, for example, the acquisition section 131 acquires a photographed image photographed by the device 10 by means of an application (browser BW) for displaying network content executed by the device 10. In addition, the acquisition section 131 acquires a photographed image transmitted via the browser BW in real time during a putting-off operation in a case where an AR marker is detected from the photographed image.

[0169] (Regarding the detection section 132)

[0170] The detection section 132 detects an AR marker included in a photographed image acquired by the acquisition section 131. For example, the detection section 132 detects a barcode, a one-dimensional code, a two-dimensional code, a QR code, or the like as an AR marker included in a photographed image acquired by the acquisition section 131.

[0171] (Regarding the detection section 133)

[0172] The detection section 133 detects a human body from a photographed image acquired by the acquisition section 131, thereby determining whether a prescribed part of the body is detected from the human body. For example, the detection section 133 determines whether a lower body of a person is detected from a photographed image. In addition, the detection section 133 can detect an arbitrary part other than a lower body of a person, which can determine a guidance type of "putting-on method" or "taking-off method" of an absorbent article.

[0173] (Regarding the determination section 134)

[0174] The determination section 134 determines a product identified by an AR marker. For example, in a case where an AR marker is detected by the detection section 132, the determination section 134 determines a product identified by the AR marker on the basis of identification information (product ID) included in the AR marker. For example, the determination section 134 refers to the guidance content storage section 121 to determine a product corresponding to the identification information (product ID) included in the AR marker.

[0175] (Regarding the determination section 135)

[0176] In a case where a lower body is detected by the detection section 133, the determination section 135 determines which of "putting-on method" and "taking-off method" of an absorbent article determined by the determination section 134 as a product is a guidance type in accordance with a state of the lower body.

[0177] For example, the determination section 135 estimates a state of the lower body by analyzing a photographed image including the lower body detected by the detection section 133. For example, the determination section 135 estimates whether a wearer as a processing target is wearing an absorbent article by analyzing a photographed image including the lower body detected by the detection section 133.

[0178] For example, the determination section 135 determines to guide the "putting-on method" of the absorbent article determined by the determination section 134, in a case where it is estimated based on the photographed image that the wearer included in the photographed image as the processing target is not wearing the absorbent article. On the other hand, the determination section 135 determines to guide the "taking-off method" of the absorbent article determined by the determination section 134, in a case where it is estimated based on the photographed image that the wearer included in the photographed image as the processing target is wearing the absorbent article.

[0179] Further, it can also be that the determination section 135 asks the user by means of the device 10 which one of the "putting-on method" and the "taking-off method" is desired to be guided, and thereby determines the kind of guidance which one of the "putting-on method" and the "taking-off method" is guided, based on the answer to the asking.

[0180] (Regarding the estimation section 136)

[0181] The estimation section 136 estimates various states regarding the user as the processing target. For example, the estimation section 136 estimates the body type of the wearer as the processing target based on the image information acquired by the acquisition section 131. For example, the estimation section 136 estimates which one of the fat type, the normal type, and the thin type the wearer as the processing target is, by collating the body type information obtained by analyzing the photographed image with the determination condition determined to be the fat type, the determination condition determined to be the normal type, and the determination condition determined to be the thin type.

[0182] In addition, for example, the estimation section 136 estimates the body state of the wearer as the processing target based on the image information acquired by the acquisition section 131. For example, the estimation section 136 estimates whether the wearer as the processing target is in a bedridden state or a sit-able state, based on the image information acquired by the acquisition section 131. For example, in a case where the wearer included in the photographed image is lying on a bed or the like, the estimation section 136 can estimate that the wearer is in a bedridden state. On the other hand, in a case where the wearer included in the photographed image is sitting on a chair or the like, the estimation section 136 can estimate that the wearer is in a sit-able state.

[0183] In addition, the estimation section 136 can estimate whether the wearer is in a bedridden state or a sit-able state based on a nursing history record regarding the wearer or a care level regarding the wearer.

[0184] In addition, there are age-appropriate types of absorbent articles such as those for adults and those for children. Therefore, the estimation section 136 can further estimate whether the wearer as the processing target is an adult or a child, so as to be able to display guidance content indicating an adult-oriented wearing method corresponding to the wearer as the processing target being an adult, or a child-oriented wearing method corresponding to the wearer as the processing target being a child.

[0185] Further, the absorbent article exists in a kind corresponding to a gender such as a male use, a female use, and the like. Therefore, the estimation unit 136 can also estimate the gender of the wearer who is a processing target, to be able to display guidance content indicating a male-oriented wearing method corresponding to the wearer who is a processing target being a male, a female-oriented wearing method corresponding to the wearer who is a processing target being a female.

[0186] (Regarding the display control unit 137)

[0187] The display control unit 137 causes content indicating a nursing method when the absorbent article is used to be displayed in a state of being superimposed on a prescribed object related to the absorbent article. For example, the display control unit 137 causes the content to be displayed in a state of being superimposed on the photographed image.

[0188] Further, for example, the display control unit 137 causes content indicating a donning / doffing method for donning / doffing the absorbent article by the wearer who uses the absorbent article to be displayed as content indicating a nursing method when the absorbent article is used.

[0189] As one example, the display control unit 137 causes content indicating a donning / doffing method corresponding to the form of the absorbent article to be displayed.

[0190] Further, as another example, the display control unit 137 causes content indicating a donning / doffing method corresponding to each process for a plurality of processes for donning / doffing the absorbent article to be displayed for each process. For example, the display control unit 137, when an instruction from the user is accepted in a state of a first content being displayed, causes a second content to be displayed, the first content being content indicating a donning / doffing method corresponding to a first process among the processes, the second content being content indicating a donning / doffing method corresponding to a second process following the first process among the processes.

[0191] Further, for example, the display control unit 137 causes the content indicating the donning / doffing method corresponding to the current process to be displayed in a state of being superimposed on the photographed image in the vicinity of a part of the absorbent article that becomes an object in the donning / doffing method.

[0192] Further, for example, the display control unit 137 causes content indicating a donning / doffing method corresponding to the body shape of the wearer who uses the absorbent article (the body shape estimated by the estimation unit 136) to be displayed.

[0193] Further, for example, the display control unit 137 causes the content indicating the donning / doffing method to be displayed in a state of being superimposed on a position in the photographed image corresponding to a part of the body of the wearer who uses the absorbent article that becomes an object in the donning / doffing method corresponding to the current process in the photographed image.

[0194] Further, for example, the display control section 137 causes the content to be displayed in a manner that the content is moved according to the donning / doffing method corresponding to the current process.

[0195] Further, for example, the display control section 137 causes the content indicating the change method that changes the body position of the wearer to a body position suitable for donning / doffing the absorbent article as the donning / doffing method for the wearer using the absorbent article. For example, the display control section 137 causes the content indicating the change method corresponding to the body state of the wearer as the change method to be displayed. As an example, the display control section 137 causes the content indicating the change method corresponding to the body type of the wearer to be displayed.

[0196] Further, in a case where it is determined that the user has successfully performed the donning / doffing of the absorbent article on the wearer using the absorbent article, the display control section 137 can cause the content indicating the intention to praise the user to be further displayed. For example, the display control section 137 determines whether the user has successfully performed the donning / doffing of the absorbent article based on whether the user has proceeded to the last process of the plurality of processes for donning / doffing the absorbent article and whether the user has completed the donning / doffing work in the donning / doffing method corresponding to the last process. Further, it can be that, in a case where the user has performed the intention display of completing the donning / doffing work (for example, the pressing of the "completion button", the utterance indicating the completion), the display control section 137 determines that the user has successfully performed the donning / doffing of the absorbent article.

[0197] Further, in a case where it is determined that the user has successfully performed the donning / doffing of the absorbent article on the wearer using the absorbent article, the display control section 137 causes the content indicating the intention to praise the user to be superimposed and displayed. An example of the content indicating the intention to praise the user is described with reference to FIG. 8.

[0198] Further, it can be that the display control section 137 further causes the proposal content that proposes the absorbent article of a specification corresponding to the state of the wearer using the absorbent article (the state estimated by the estimation section 136) as a recommended product for the wearer to wear to be displayed. For example, the display control section 137 causes the proposal content that proposes the absorbent article of a specification corresponding to at least any one of the body type of the wearer, the excretion state, and the ability to autonomously excrete as a recommended product for the wearer to wear to be superimposed and displayed.

[0199] For example, assume that the estimation unit 136 estimates, with respect to the wearer Wl, a "thin" body type based on the captured image. In this case, the display control unit 137 refers to the proposal content storage unit 122 to extract the proposal content ARSC11 as the proposal content corresponding to the state category "body type" and the state detail "thin", which is the proposal content that proposes the product #11 having the specifications #11 of a character suitable for the "thin" body type as a recommended product. Also, the display control unit 137 displays the proposal content ARSC11 in a state of being superimposed on the captured image acquired by the acquisition unit 131.

[0200] (Regarding the information control unit 138)

[0201] The information control unit 138 performs a prescribed control related to the wearer who uses the absorbent article in response to the content indicating the care method when the absorbent article is worn being displayed by the display control unit 137.

[0202] For example, the information control unit 138 registers the number of times of wearing obtained by counting in response to the content being displayed by the display control unit, which is the number of times the wearer has worn the absorbent article, in the wearer information storage unit 123 in correspondence with the identification information (wearer ID) for identifying the wearer.

[0203] For example, the information control unit 138 counts as the number of times of wearing "1" based on whether the user has proceeded to the last process among a plurality of processes for putting on and taking off the absorbent article and whether the user has completed the putting on and taking off operation in the care method corresponding to the last process. Further, it can also be that, in the case where the user has performed an intention display of completion (for example, pressing of a "completion button", utterance indicating completion), the information control unit 138 counts as the number of times of wearing "1". In addition, when counting as the number of times of wearing "1", the information control unit 138 adds the number of times of wearing "1" to the "cumulative number of times of wearing" corresponding to the wearer who is the processing target.

[0204] In addition, when the wearer excrements are excreted in the captured image, the information control unit 138 registers prescribed information related to the excrement in the wearer information storage unit 123 in correspondence with the identification information (wearer ID) for identifying the wearer. For example, the information control unit 138 registers information indicating the amount or the property of the excrement obtained by analyzing the captured image in which the excrement is captured as the prescribed information.

[0205] (Regarding the image processing unit 139)

[0206] In a case where the photographed image is recorded in the device 10 used by the user, the image processing section 139 performs image processing in a manner of protecting the privacy of the wearer photographed in the photographed image. For example, in a case where the photographed image includes an image (for example, a facial image of the wearer) from which the wearer can be identified, or an image indicating the excretion of the wearer, the image processing section 139 performs privacy protection processing (for example, mosaic processing) on these image portions. In this state, the information control section 138 causes the photographed image, which has been subjected to image processing in a manner of protecting the privacy, to be recorded in a prescribed storage section (for example, a library) in the device 10.

[0207] 〔7. Process〕

[0208] Next, the process of the display control processing according to the embodiment will be described using Figure 6 and Figure 7 In Figure 6 , the process of the entire display control processing according to the embodiment will be described. In Figure 7 , the flow of the display control processing according to the embodiment will be described.

[0209] 〔7-1. Process (1)〕

[0210] First, the process of the entire display control processing according to the embodiment will be described using Figure 6 Figure 6 is a flowchart showing the display control process (1) according to the embodiment.

[0211] First, the acquisition section 131 determines whether a photographed image has been acquired from the device 10 via the browser BW (step S101). The acquisition section 131 stands by until it is determined that a photographed image has been acquired, during a period in which it is determined that a photographed image has not been acquired (step S101; "No").

[0212] On the other hand, the detection section 132 detects an AR marker included in the photographed image acquired by the acquisition section 131, in a case where it is determined that a photographed image has been acquired by the acquisition section 131 (step S101; "Yes") (step S102).

[0213] Next, the detection section 133 determines whether a lower body of a person has been detected from the photographed image acquired by the acquisition section 131 (step S103). The detection section 133 stands by until it is determined that a lower body has been detected, during a period in which it is determined that a lower body has not been detected (step S103; "No").

[0214] ​On the other hand, the determination section 134 determines the product recognized by the AR marker based on the identification information (product ID) included in the AR marker detected by the detection section 132 (step S104) in a case where it is determined that the lower body is detected by the detection section 133 (step S103; Yes).

[0215] Next, the determination section 135 determines the guidance type of which of the "wearing method" or the "removal method" of the absorbent article determined by the determination section 134 as the product based on the state of the lower body detected by the detection section 133 (step S105). For example, the determination section 135 estimates the state of the lower body by analyzing the photographed image acquired by the acquisition section 131. For example, the determination section 135 estimates whether or not the wearer who is the processing target is wearing the absorbent article by analyzing the photographed image acquired by the acquisition section 131. Also, the determination section 135 determines to guide the "wearing method" of the absorbent article determined by the determination section 134 in a case where it is estimated that the wearer who is the processing target is not wearing the absorbent article. On the other hand, the determination section 135 determines to guide the "removal method" of the absorbent article determined by the determination section 134 in a case where it is estimated that the wearer who is the processing target is wearing the absorbent article.

[0216] Next, the estimation section 136 estimates the body type of the wearer who is the processing target based on the image information acquired by the acquisition section 131 (step S106). For example, the estimation section 136 estimates which of the fat type, the normal type, and the thin type the wearer who is the processing target is by collating the determination condition determined to be the fat type, the determination condition determined to be the normal type, the determination condition determined to be the thin type, and the body type information obtained by analyzing the photographed image.

[0217] In addition, the estimation section 136 estimates the body state of the wearer who is the processing target, for example, whether or not the body state is a bedridden state or a sitable state, based on the image information acquired by the acquisition section 131 (step S107).

[0218] Next, the display control section 137 extracts the guidance content corresponding to the guidance type determined by the determination section 135 in step S105, the body type estimated by the estimation section 136 in step S106, and the body state estimated by the estimation section 136 in step S107 from the guidance content corresponding to the absorbent article determined by the determination section 134 as the product in step S104 among the guidance contents stored in the guidance content storage section 121 (step S108).

[0219] For example, assume that the wearer who is a processing target is the wearer Wl, and the determination section 134 determines that the absorbent article DP1, which is a male product and a belt type product, is recognized by the product ID "DP1". Also, assume that based on the photographic image corresponding to the wearer Wl, the instruction type is determined to be "wearing method" by the determination section 135, the body type is estimated to be "thin type" by the estimation section 136, and the body state is estimated to be "bedridden state".

[0220] In this case, in the example of the guidance content storage section 121 shown in FIG. 6, the display control section 137 extracts the guidance content ARGC11 indicating the wearing method that should be performed first (in Step 1) in the wearing method of the person of the thin type and the bedridden state who is most suitable for the male product and the belt type product of the diaper DP1. Also, the display control section 137 extracts the guidance content ARGC12 indicating the wearing method that should be performed second (in Step 2) in the wearing method of the person of the thin type and the bedridden state who is most suitable for the male product and the belt type product of the diaper DP1. Figure 3 In this case, in the example of the guidance content storage section 121 shown in FIG. 6, the display control section 137 extracts the guidance content ARGC11 indicating the wearing method that should be performed first (in Step 1) in the wearing method of the person of the thin type and the bedridden state who is most suitable for the male product and the belt type product of the diaper DP1. Also, the display control section 137 extracts the guidance content ARGC12 indicating the wearing method that should be performed second (in Step 2) in the wearing method of the person of the thin type and the bedridden state who is most suitable for the male product and the belt type product of the diaper DP1.

[0221] In this case, in the example of the guidance content storage section 121 shown in FIG. 6, the display control section 137 extracts the guidance content ARGC11 indicating the wearing method that should be performed first (in Step 1) in the wearing method of the person of the thin type and the bedridden state who is most suitable for the male product and the belt type product of the diaper DP1. Also, the display control section 137 extracts the guidance content ARGC12 indicating the wearing method that should be performed second (in Step 2) in the wearing method of the person of the thin type and the bedridden state who is most suitable for the male product and the belt type product of the diaper DP1. Figure 3 In this case, in the example of the guidance content storage section 121 shown in FIG. 6, the display control section 137 extracts the guidance content ARGC11 indicating the wearing method that should be performed first (in Step 1) in the wearing method of the person of the thin type and the bedridden state who is most suitable for the male product and the belt type product of the diaper DP1. Also, the display control section 137 extracts the guidance content ARGC12 indicating the wearing method that should be performed second (in Step 2) in the wearing method of the person of the thin type and the bedridden state who is most suitable for the male product and the belt type product of the diaper DP1.

[0222] Further, the display control section 137 sequentially displays the series of seven guidance contents (guidance contents indicating the wearing method corresponding to each of a plurality of processes of putting on and taking off the absorbent article) in the order of the processes according to the instruction of the user (step S109). Next, in the example of the guidance content storage section 121 shown in FIG. 6, the display control section 137 displays the guidance content ARGC11 (Step 1), the guidance content ARGC12 (Step 2), the guidance content ARGC13 (Step 3), the guidance content ARGC14 (Step 4), the guidance content ARGC15 (Step 5), the guidance content ARGC16 (Step 6), and the guidance content ARGC17 (Step 7) in the order of the processes. Figure 7

[0223] 〔7-2. Processing procedure (2)〕

[0224] Figure 7 is a flowchart showing the display control procedure (2) according to the embodiment. Figure 7 The step S109 of FIG. 6 will be described in more detail. Figure 1 In the example of the guidance content storage section 121 shown in FIG. 6, assume that the display control section 137 superimposes the guidance content (first guidance content) corresponding to the prescribed order of the process (first process) in the series of seven guidance contents exemplified in FIG. 6 on the photographic image. Figure 7 Figure 6 ​​​

[0225] In this state, the display control section 137 determines whether or not an instruction from the user has been accepted (step S201). For example, the display control section 137 determines whether or not an instruction to shift to second guidance content indicating a guidance content corresponding to a process subsequent to the first process has been accepted from the user.

[0226] As shown in Fig. 8, in a case where the user has pressed the "next step" button which is displayed overlaid with the first guidance content, the display control section 137 can determine that an instruction from the user has been accepted. In addition, the display control section 137 need not necessarily display the "next step" button, and for example, can determine that an instruction from the user has been accepted in a case where a speech such as "next step" has been recognized.

[0227] Return to the description of Fig. 8. The display control section 137 stands by until it can determine that an instruction from the user has been accepted, in a case where it determines that an instruction from the user has not been accepted (step S201; "No"). Figure 7 On the other hand, the display control section 137 causes second guidance content indicating a wearing method corresponding to a process (second process) subsequent to the process (first process) in the currently displayed first guidance content to be displayed overlaid, in a case where it determines that an instruction from the user has been accepted (step S201; "Yes") (step S202).

[0228] In addition, the display control section 137 determines whether or not guidance content (guidance content ARGC17) corresponding to the last process (seventh process) has been displayed overlaid (step S203). The display control section 137 repeats the processing from step S201 until it can determine that the guidance content corresponding to the last process has been displayed overlaid, in a case where it determines that the guidance content corresponding to the last process has not been displayed overlaid (step S203; "No").

[0229] On the other hand, the display control section 137 ends the display control processing in a case where it determines that the guidance content corresponding to the last process has been displayed overlaid (step S203; "Yes"). In addition, the display control section 137 can display content indicating that the user (for example, the user Ul) has successfully performed the operation of putting on the diaper DPl for the wearer Wl, on the current captured image, in a case where it determines that the guidance content corresponding to the last process has been displayed overlaid (step S203; "Yes").

[0230]

[0231] ​In addition, if the information control unit 138 determines that the guidance content corresponding to the final process is displayed in an overlapping manner (step S203; "Yes"), the number of times it is worn is counted as "1", and the "cumulative number of times" corresponding to the wearer W1 is counted as "1".

[0232] [8. Examples of screens involved in display control processing]

[0233] use Figure 6 and Figure 7 The flow of the display control process involved in the implementation method is explained. FIG8 is used here to illustrate an example of a screen where guidance content is overlaid by the display control process involved in the implementation method. FIG8 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of the display control process involved in the implementation method. In FIG8, the process is sequentially executed according to the instructions of the user U1. Figure 6 The following example illustrates the display control of seven guiding elements to represent each process. Figure 8A The image shows a screenshot of steps 1-4 from steps 1 to 7. Figure 8B The image shows a screenshot of each step from step 5 to step 7 in steps 1 to 7.

[0234] Specifically, the method of wearing the diaper DP1 is described as consisting of steps 1 to 7. Step 1 specifies how to process the absorbent material when putting it on. For example, step 1 may specify the process of "inserting the pad inside the three-dimensional pleats of the absorbent material". Therefore, in this example, the display control unit 137 displays the instruction ARGC11 indicating such a process overlaid on the photographic image.

[0235] In addition, based on Figure 8A For example, the instruction content ARGC11 consists of instruction content ARGC11-1, which includes the text "Please insert the pad inside the pleats of the diaper" explaining the processing method, and instruction content ARGC11-2, which virtually represents the shape of the pad, also as an AR image. Furthermore, step 1 indicates that the processing method for diaper DP1 is the first wearing method that should be performed, therefore it is necessary to photograph diaper DP1. Accordingly, instruction content ARGC11-1 also includes text such as "Please photograph the diaper".

[0236] In this state, for example, in a case where the diaper DP1 is detected by the detection section 133, the display control section 137 causes the guidance content ARGC11-2 to be superimposed and displayed in a position in the captured image that corresponds to the position of the diaper DP1 that was the target in the process in Step 1 (the position where the pad was inserted). In this way, the guidance content ARGC11-2 is superimposed and displayed. As an example, in a case where the guidance content ARGC11-2 is displayed in a position in the captured image that corresponds to the position of the diaper DP1 that was the target in the process in Step 1 (the position where the pad was inserted), the display control section 137 causes the guidance content ARGC11-2 to be superimposed and displayed in a position in the captured image that corresponds to the position of the diaper DP1 that was the target in the process in Step 1 (the position where the pad was inserted). Figure 8A In this case, the display control section 137 causes the guidance content ARGC11-2 to be superimposed and displayed in a position in the captured image that corresponds to the position of the diaper DP1 that was the target in the process in Step 1 (the position where the pad was inserted).

[0237] On the other hand, further understanding that the process of "inserting the pad inside the three-dimensional gathers of the diaper" is performed, the display control section 137 can also cause the guidance content ARGC11-2 to be moved in a manner that represents a virtual pad (the guidance content ARGC11-2) entering the position where the pad was inserted. In addition, the display control section 137 can also cause an AR image in which an arrow is superimposed and displayed from the guidance content ARGC11-2 toward the position where the pad was inserted.

[0238] In addition, the display control section 137 causes a "next step" button BT to also be superimposed and displayed, and in a case where the "next step" button BT is pressed, it is determined that an instruction to proceed to Step 2 was accepted from the user U1. Furthermore, in a case where it is determined that an instruction to proceed to Step 2 was accepted from the user U1, the display control section 137 displays guidance content ARGC12 that represents the wearing method corresponding to Step 2 in a state of being superimposed on the captured image.

[0239] In addition, it can also be that, in a case where an instruction is accepted from the user U1, the display control section 137 determines whether the process prescribed in Step 1 was performed correctly based on the captured image at the point in time when the instruction was accepted. For example, it can be that the server device 100 has an image that represents what the diaper DP1 will look like in a case where the process prescribed in Step 1 was performed correctly as a correct image.

[0240] In this case, the display control section 137 determines whether the process prescribed in Step 1 was performed correctly by comparing the captured image at the point in time when the instruction was accepted from the user U1 with the correct image. For example, the display control section 137 can determine whether the process prescribed in Step 1 was performed correctly based on the size of the deviation when the captured image at the point in time when the instruction was accepted from the user U1 is compared with the correct image. In addition, in a case where it is determined that it was not performed correctly, the display control section 137 does not display the guidance content ARGC12 corresponding to Step 2, and displays a warning such as "It can not have been performed correctly. Please perform again."

[0241] Next, Step 2 is explained. Assume that a changing method of changing the body position of the wearer to a body position suitable for wearing the absorbent article when putting on the absorbent article is prescribed in Step 2. For example, assume that the changing method of "changing the body from a supine position to a lateral position" is prescribed in Step 2. Thus, in this example, the display control portion 137 displays the guidance content ARGC12 indicating such a changing method ARGC12-1 as an AR image in a state of being superimposed on the photographed image.

[0242] In addition, based on the example of Figure 8A , the guidance content ARGC12 is composed of the guidance content ARGC12-1 as an AR image including the text "please change the body from a supine position to a lateral position" that explains the changing method and the guidance content ARGC12-2 as an AR image of an arrow indicating the direction of rotation of the body to a lateral position. In addition, Step 2 indicates a body position changing method as a wearing method that should be performed second, and thus the wearer (particularly, the lower body of the wearer) needs to be photographed. Accordingly, the guidance content ARGC12-1 further includes the text "please photograph the whole body (or the lower body)" and the like.

[0243] In addition, in such a state, for example, in a case where the whole body is detected by the detection portion 133, the display control portion 137 superimposes and displays the guidance content ARGC12-2 in the vicinity of a portion of the body of the wearer Wl that should be used with force when rotating the body of the wearer Wl to a lateral position, in this way. For example, the display control portion 137 superimposes and displays the guidance content ARGC12-2 in the vicinity of a position in the photographed image corresponding to "the portion from the navel to the knee" of the wearer Wl in the photographed image, in this way. As this example, in the example of Figure 8A , the display control portion 137 superimposes and displays the guidance content ARGC12-2 at a position slightly higher than "the portion from the navel to the knee" of the wearer Wl.

[0244] On the other hand, the display control portion 137 can not superimpose and display the arrow, and can superimpose and display the guidance content ARGC12-2 as an AR image virtually indicating the body of the wearer Wl in a manner of being superimposed on the body of the wearer Wl, in order to further understand the changing method of "changing the body from a supine position to a lateral position". In addition, the display control portion 137 can move the guidance content ARGC12-2 in a manner of indicating a virtual body rotation situation.

[0245] In addition, the display control section 137 also displays the "next step" button BT in superposition, whereby it is determined that the instruction to proceed to Step 3 has been accepted from the user Ul if the "next step" button BT is pressed. Furthermore, the display control section 137 displays the guidance content ARGC13 indicating the fitting method corresponding to Step 3 in a state of superposition on the photographed image if it is determined that the instruction to proceed to Step 3 has been accepted from the user Ul.

[0246] In addition, it can also be that the display control section 137 judges whether the changing method prescribed in Step 2 has been performed correctly based on the photographed image at the point in time at which the instruction has been accepted from the user Ul. For example, it is assumed that the server device 100 has an image indicating what the wearer will become in a body position if the changing method prescribed in Step 2 has been performed correctly as a correct image.

[0247] In this case, the display control section 137 judges whether the changing method prescribed in Step 2 has been performed correctly by comparing the photographed image at the point in time at which the instruction has been accepted from the user Ul with the correct image. For example, the display control section 137 can judge whether the changing method prescribed in Step 2 has been performed correctly based on the magnitude of the deviation when the photographed image at the point in time at which the instruction has been accepted from the user Ul is compared with the correct image. In addition, the display control section 137 can not display the guidance content ARGC13 corresponding to Step 3 and display a warning such as "It can not have been performed correctly. Please perform again" if it is judged that it has not been performed correctly.

[0248] Next, Step 3 is explained. It is assumed that the fitting method of "placing the absorbent article in a manner such that the center of the absorbent article is aligned with the position of the spine under the hips" is prescribed in Step 3. Thus, in this example, the display control section 137 displays the guidance content ARGC13 indicating this fitting method in a state of superposition on the photographed image.

[0249] In addition, based on the example of Figure 8A the guidance content ARGC13 is composed of the guidance content ARGC13-1 which is an AR image including the text "Please place the diaper in a manner such that the center of the diaper is aligned with the position of the spine" which explains the fitting method and the guidance content ARGC13-2 which is an AR image virtually indicating the shape of the diaper DP1.

[0250] In addition, in such a state, for example, in a case where the entire body is detected by the detection section 133, the display control section 137 causes the guidance content ARGC13-2 to be displayed so as to be superimposed on a position in the body of the wearer W1, which is in the vicinity of a position where the diaper DP1 should be placed, in this way. For example, the display control section 137 causes the guidance content ARGC13-2 to be displayed so as to be superimposed on a position in the photographic image, which corresponds to the "portion of the spine to the hips" of the wearer W1, in this way. As this example, in the case of the example of Fig. 13B, the display control section 137 causes the guidance content ARGC13-2 to be displayed so as to be superimposed on the side of the "portion of the spine to the hips" of the wearer W1. Figure 8A

[0251] On the other hand, the display control section 137 can cause the guidance content ARGC13-2 to move in a manner that represents a virtual situation in which the diaper DP1 (guidance content ARGC13-2) enters under the hips, in order to further understand the processing method of "placing the absorbent article under the hips in a manner that aligns the center of the absorbent article with the position of the spine". In addition, the display control section 137 can also display an AR image of an arrow that is superimposed from the guidance content ARGC13-2 toward the hips.

[0252] In addition, the display control section 137 also displays a "next step" button BT so as to be superimposed, and thereby determines that an instruction to proceed to Step 4 has been accepted from the user U1 in a case where the "next step" button BT is pressed. Furthermore, the display control section 137 displays guidance content ARGC14 that represents a wearing method corresponding to Step 4 in a state of being superimposed on the photographic image in a case where it is determined that an instruction to proceed to Step 4 has been accepted from the user U1.

[0253] In addition, it can also be that the display control section 137 determines whether the processing method prescribed in Step 3 was performed correctly based on the photographic image at the point in time at which the instruction was accepted from the user U1 in a case where an instruction has been accepted from the user U1. For example, it is assumed that the server device 100 has an image that represents what the person who has the diaper DP1 placed on the body will look like in a case where the processing method prescribed in Step 3 was performed correctly, as a correct image.

[0254] ​In this case, the display control unit 137 determines whether the processing method specified in step 3 has been performed correctly by comparing the photographed image taken at the time the instruction was received from the user U1 with the correct image. For example, the display control unit 137 can determine whether the processing method specified in step 3 has been performed correctly based on the magnitude of the deviation when comparing the photographed image taken at the time the instruction was received from the user U1 with the correct image. Furthermore, if the display control unit 137 determines that the process was not performed correctly, it may not display the guidance content ARGC14 corresponding to step 4, but instead display a warning such as "It may not have been performed correctly. Please try again."

[0255] Next, step 4 will be explained. Let's assume that step 4 specifies a method for changing the wearer's position to a position suitable for wearing the absorbent material. For example, let's assume that step 4 specifies the method of "slowly returning the body to a supine position." Therefore, in this example, the display control unit 137 will display the guidance content ARGC14 indicating such a method of change overlaid on the photographic image.

[0256] In addition, based on Figure 8A For example, the instruction content ARGC14 consists of instruction content ARGC14-1, which includes the text "Please slowly return your body to a supine position" explaining the method of change, and instruction content ARGC14-2, which is also an AR image, and an arrow indicating the direction of rotation for returning the body to a supine position.

[0257] Furthermore, in such a state, for example, when the whole body is detected by the detection unit 133, the display control unit 137 positions the guidance content ARGC14-2 near the area on the wearer W1's body where force should be applied when rotating the wearer W1 back to a supine position, thus overlaying the guidance content ARGC14-2. For example, the display control unit 137 positions the guidance content ARGC14-2 near the area in the photographic image corresponding to the "lower abdomen to knee area" of the wearer W1, thus overlaying the guidance content ARGC14-2. As one example, in Figure 8A In the example, the display control unit 137 displays the guidance content ARGC14-2 overlaid on a position slightly above the "lower abdomen to knee area" of the wearer W1.

[0258] On the other hand, the display control unit 137 can also display the arrows without overlapping, allowing the guidance content ARGC14-2, which virtually represents the wearer W1's body as an AR image, to overlap with the wearer W1's body. This overlapping display of the guidance content ARGC14-2 further clarifies the change method of "slowly returning the body to a supine position." Additionally, the display control unit 137 can move the guidance content ARGC14-2 in a manner that represents a virtual body rotation.

[0259] In addition, the display control unit 137 also overlays the "Next" button BT, thereby determining that when the "Next" button BT is pressed, an instruction to proceed to step 5 has been received from the user U1. Furthermore, when the display control unit 137 determines that an instruction to proceed to step 5 has been received from the user U1, it displays the instruction content ARGC15 indicating the wearing method corresponding to step 5 overlaid on the photographic image.

[0260] Alternatively, the display control unit 137 may determine whether the change method specified in step 4 has been correctly performed based on a photographic image taken at the time the instruction was received, upon receiving an instruction from the user U1. For example, the server device 100 may have an image as a correct image showing the body position of the wearer if the change method specified in step 4 has been performed correctly.

[0261] In this case, the display control unit 137 determines whether the change method specified in step 4 has been performed correctly by comparing the photographed image taken at the time the instruction was received from the user U1 with the correct image. For example, the display control unit 137 can determine whether the change method specified in step 2 has been performed correctly based on the magnitude of the deviation when comparing the photographed image taken at the time the instruction was received from the user U1 with the correct image. Furthermore, if the display control unit 137 determines that the change was not performed correctly, it may not display the guidance content ARGC15 corresponding to step 5, but instead display a warning such as "May not have been performed correctly. Please try again."

[0262] Next, step 5 will be explained. Using... Figure 8B Let's begin with step 5. Assume that step 5 specifies the process of "pulling up the pleats of the absorbent material to make it stand up." Therefore, in this example, the display control unit 137 will display the instruction ARGC15 indicating such a process overlaid on the photographic image.

[0263] In addition, based on Figure 8BIn this example, the guidance content ARGC15-2 is overlaid so as to be positioned in the vicinity of the position of the wearer Wl's body where the diaper DP1 is pulled up. For example, the display control section 137 positions the guidance content ARGC15-2 in the photographed image so as to correspond to the "peripheral position of the thigh root" of the wearer Wl, and thereby the guidance content ARGC15-2 is overlaid. As one example, in the case where the guidance content ARGC15-2 is overlaid in the photographed image, the display control section 137 can position the guidance content ARGC15-2 so as to correspond to the "peripheral position of the thigh root" of the wearer Wl.

[0264] In this state, for example, in the case where the diaper DP1 is detected by the detection section 133, the display control section 137 positions the guidance content ARGC15-2 in the vicinity of the position of the wearer Wl's body where the diaper DP1 is pulled up, and thereby the guidance content ARGC15-2 is overlaid. For example, the display control section 137 positions the guidance content ARGC15-2 in the photographed image so as to correspond to the "peripheral position of the thigh root" of the wearer Wl, and thereby the guidance content ARGC15-2 is overlaid. As one example, in the case where the guidance content ARGC15-2 is overlaid in the photographed image, the display control section 137 can position the guidance content ARGC15-2 so as to correspond to the "peripheral position of the thigh root" of the wearer Wl. Figure 8B In this example, the display control section 137 positions the guidance content ARGC15-2 so that the pleat portion of the diaper DP1 appears from the "peripheral position of the thigh root" of the wearer Wl, and thereby the guidance content ARGC15-2 is overlaid.

[0265] On the other hand, the display control section 137 can move the guidance content ARGC15-2 so as to show a situation in which the virtual diaper DP1 (guidance content ARGC15-2) representing the pleat portion appears from below the thigh root, and thereby the processing method of "pulling up the pleat of the absorbent article so as to stand up" can be further understood. In addition, the display control section 137 can also overlay an AR image of an arrow that points from the actual diaper DP1 toward the guidance content ARGC15-2.

[0266] In addition, the display control section 137 also overlays the "next step" button BT, and thereby determines that the instruction to proceed to Step 6 has been accepted from the user Ul in the case where the "next step" button BT is pressed. Furthermore, the display control section 137 displays the guidance content ARGC16 representing the wearing method corresponding to Step 6 in a state of being overlaid on the photographed image in the case where it is determined that the instruction to proceed to Step 6 has been accepted from the user Ul.

[0267] In addition, the display control section 137 can determine whether the processing method prescribed in Step 5 has been performed correctly on the basis of the photographed image at the point in time when the instruction is accepted from the user Ul. For example, the server device 100 is provided with an image that represents what the person who put on the diaper DP1 would look like in the case where the processing method prescribed in Step 5 has been performed correctly, as a correct image.

[0268] In this case, the display control section 137 determines whether the processing method prescribed in Step 5 is performed correctly by comparing the photographed image of the point in time at which the instruction is accepted from the user Ul with the correct image. For example, the display control section 137 can determine whether the processing method prescribed in Step 5 is performed correctly based on the magnitude of the deviation when the photographed image of the point in time at which the instruction is accepted from the user Ul is compared with the correct image. In addition, the display control section 137 can not display the guidance content ARGC16 corresponding to Step 6 and display a warning such as "It can not have been performed correctly. Please perform again" in the case where it is determined that it is not performed correctly.

[0269] Next, Step 6 is described. It is assumed that the processing method of "stretch the folds of the diaper and spread to the left and right" is prescribed in Step 6. Thus, in this example, the display control section 137 displays the guidance content ARGC16 indicating such a processing method in a state of being superimposed on the photographed image.

[0270] In addition, based on the example of Figure 8B , the guidance content ARGC16 is constituted by the guidance content ARGC16-1 which is an AR image including the text "Please stretch the folds of the diaper and spread to the left and right" indicating the processing method and the guidance content ARGC16-2 which is an AR image of an arrow indicating the operation of stretching the folds.

[0271] In addition, in this state, for example, in the case where the diaper DPI is detected by the detection section 133, the display control section 137 causes the guidance content ARGC16-2 to be displayed in a superimposed manner at a position in the vicinity of the position of the photographed image corresponding to the part of the diaper DPI which is the object of the processing method in Step 6 (the part of the waist where the folds exist). As this example, in the example of Figure 8B , the display control section 137 causes the guidance content ARGC16-2 to be displayed in a superimposed manner at the upper part of the part of the waist of the diaper DPI.

[0272] On the other hand, the display control section 137 can cause the guidance content ARGC16-2 to move in a manner in which the arrow stretches and contracts, so that the processing method of "stretch the folds of the diaper and spread to the left and right" is further understood.

[0273] In addition, the display control section 137 also displays the "next step" button BT in a superimposed manner, whereby it is determined that the instruction to proceed to Step 7 is accepted from the user Ul in the case where the "next step" button BT is pressed. Furthermore, the display control section 137 displays the guidance content ARGC17 indicating the wearing method corresponding to Step 7 in a state of being superimposed on the photographed image in the case where it is determined that the instruction to proceed to Step 7 is accepted from the user Ul.

[0274] Further, the display control section 137, in a case where an instruction is accepted from the user Ul, can judge whether the processing method prescribed in Step 6 was performed correctly based on the photographed image at the point in time when the instruction was accepted. For example, it is assumed that the server device 100 has an image showing what the diaper DPI would become if the processing method prescribed in Step 6 was performed correctly.

[0275] In this case, the display control section 137 judges whether the processing method prescribed in Step 6 was performed correctly by comparing the photographed image at the point in time when the instruction was accepted from the user Ul with the correct image. For example, the display control section 137 can judge whether the processing method prescribed in Step 6 was performed correctly based on the magnitude of the deviation when the photographed image at the point in time when the instruction was accepted from the user Ul is compared with the correct image. In addition, the display control section 137, in a case where it is judged that it was not performed correctly, can not display the guidance content ARGC 17 corresponding to Step 7, and display a warning such as "It can not have been performed correctly. Please perform again."

[0276] Next, Step 7 will be explained. It is assumed that the processing method "gently press the portion where the pad is located while pulling both ends of the non-slip tape to the front of the body, and fix from the lower non-slip tape in order from left to right" is prescribed in Step 7. Thus, in this example, the display control section 137 displays the guidance content ARGC 17 showing such a processing method in a state of being superimposed on the photographed image.

[0277] In addition, based on the example of Figure 8B the guidance content ARGC 17 is constituted by the guidance content ARGC 17-1 which is an AR image including the text "Please gently press the portion where the pad is located while pulling both ends of the non-slip tape to the front of the body, and fix from the lower non-slip tape in order from left to right" which explains the processing method, and the guidance content ARGC 17-2 which is an AR image virtually showing the shape of the diaper DPI (specifically, the shape of both ends pulled to the front of the body).

[0278] Here, it is assumed that the estimation section 136 estimates the body type of the wearer Wl to be "thin". In this case, the guidance content ARGC 17-1 can further include, for example, "The abdomen is thin, so please fix the upper tape diagonally downward" as text explaining the processing method that is more suitable for a thin body type of a wearer.

[0279] In addition, in such a state, for example, in a case where the diaper DP1 is detected by the detection section 133, the display control section 137 causes the guidance content ARGC17-2 to be displayed so as to overlap with the vicinity of the position of the photographed image corresponding to the position of the diaper DP1 which is the object of the processing method in step 7 (the waist position as the object of the belt fixation) in this way. As this example, in the example of Fig. 17, the display control section 137 causes the guidance content ARGC17-2 indicating the shape of the diaper DP1 pulled to the front side of the body to be displayed so as to overlap with the upper portion of the waist position as the object of the belt fixation. Figure 8B

[0280] On the other hand, the display control section 137 can cause the guidance content ARGC17-2 to move in a manner indicating a state of expansion from both ends to a situation of wrapping the waist, to further understand the processing method of "gently pressing the portion where the pad is located while pulling both ends of the non-slip belt to the front side of the body, and fixing the non-slip belt from the bottom in the order from left to right". In addition, the display control section 137 can cause the AR image of the arrow from the actual diaper DP1 toward the guidance content ARGC17-2 to be further displayed so as to overlap.

[0281] In addition, the display control section 137 further displays the "next step" button BT, whereby it is determined that the intention to complete the work of putting on the diaper DP1 is accepted from the user U1 in a case where the "next step" button BT is pressed. Furthermore, the display control section 137, in a case where it is determined that the intention to complete is accepted from the user U1, determines that the user U1 has successfully performed the work of putting on the diaper DP1 for the wearer W1, and further causes praise content indicating the intention to praise the user U1 to be displayed so as to overlap with the current photographed image. In Figure 9

[0282] In addition, the display control section 137 can determine whether the processing method prescribed in step 7 is correctly performed based on the photographed image at the point in time when the intention to complete is accepted in a case where the intention to complete is accepted from the user U1. For example, the server device 100 is provided with an image as a correct image indicating what the diaper DP1 will be like in a case where the processing method prescribed in step 7 is correctly performed.

[0283] ​​In this case, the display control section 137 judges whether the processing method prescribed in Step 7 is performed correctly by comparing the photographed image at the point of time when the intention to complete is accepted from the user Ul with the correct image. For example, the display control section 137 can judge whether the processing method prescribed in Step 7 is performed correctly based on the size of the deviation when the photographed image at the point of time when the intention to complete is accepted from the user Ul is compared with the correct image. In addition, the display control section 137 can not display the praise content ARPC1 and display the warning "Wearing is not completed. Please perform again" when it is judged that it is not performed correctly.

[0284] 〔9. Modification〕

[0285] The display control device according to the above-described embodiment can also be implemented in various different ways other than the above-described embodiment. For example, the server device 100 as an example of the display control device can also perform the following display control processing according to the display control program.

[0286] 〔9-1. About the Object to be Overlapped〕

[0287] In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the server device 100 displays various contents as AR images including the guidance content in a state of being overlaid on the photographed image is shown. That is, an example in which the object to be overlapped is the photographed image is shown. However, the object to be overlapped can also be a prescribed object other than the photographed image. For example, the object to be overlapped can be an arbitrary object that can function as a screen. As the object, for example, an object that is set as an object in projection mapping is considered. Thus, as the object to be overlapped, for example, a whiteboard, a wall in a room, a floor, and the like are considered.

[0288] Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the device 10 is a smartphone is shown, but in a case where the object to be overlapped is an object separate from the device 10 such as a whiteboard, a projector for projecting the photographed image obtained by the device 10 to the object is connected to the device 10. Further, the connection method can be either of wired and wireless.

[0289] 〔9-2. About Language〕

[0290] As described above, among users, there are also foreign workers who work from foreign countries. Therefore, the display control section 137 can cause the content indicating the usage method to be displayed in a language corresponding to the user. For example, the display control section 137 causes the content indicating the usage method to be displayed in a language corresponding to the nationality of the user.

[0291] For example, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the guidance content exists including a text that explains the usage method in a prescribed language. Thus, the display control section 137 can cause the guidance content including a text that explains the usage method in a language corresponding to the nationality of the user to be superimposed and displayed. For example, the display control section 137 judges the nationality of the current user based on the registration information about the user that is registered in advance, and causes the guidance content including a text in the judged nationality after translating a text in the current language (for example, Japanese) into a text in the judged nationality to be superimposed and displayed.

[0292] In addition, the server device 100 can have the guidance content that explains the usage method in a language corresponding to a specific nationality in advance, in which case the display control section 137 can extract the guidance content that explains the usage method in a language corresponding to the judged nationality and display the guidance content.

[0293] In addition, the display control section 137 can also cause a voice that reads out the content of the text in a language corresponding to the nationality of the user to be output while the superimposed display of the guidance content is performed.

[0294] According to such a server device 100, the risk of the user making a mistake in the usage method can be effectively reduced, and the user can be assisted in reliably and easily understanding the usage method.

[0295] 〔9-3. Learning based on feedback〕

[0296] In addition, the server device 100 can accept feedback of an evaluation (the putting on and off was performed smoothly, was difficult to understand, etc.) for the guidance content, such an improvement suggestion scheme for the usage method that the putting on and off method is suitable for such a wearer in the physical condition, and the like from the user. In addition, the server device 100 can learn the correlation between the physical condition and the putting on and off method based on the accepted feedback, thereby making the putting on and off method more individualized. Thus, the server device 100 can display the guidance content that indicates a putting on and off method that is more suitable for the wearer that is the processing target.

[0297] For example, assume that the wearer that is the processing target is in a physical condition in which the usual putting on and off method is difficult to apply, and that the server device 100 has learned what method is most suitable for the physical condition based on the feedback so far. Then, the server device 100 can display the guidance content that indicates a better putting on and off method that is suitable for the wearer that is the processing target.

[0298] 〔9-4. Activation code〕

[0299] In addition, in a case where the user is authenticated as a user who wants to perform the putting-on and taking-off work of the product (absorbent article) of the designated dealer while receiving the service related to the embodiments, the display control section 137 can superimpose and display the guidance content indicating the use method of the product.

[0300] For example, it is assumed that an activation code is attached to the product package of the diaper, which is the prescribed product sold by the dealer T, or the individual package in which the diaper is individually packaged. In this case, the user is requested to input the activation code in advance when the user wants to be guided by the guidance content.

[0301] Thus, the server device 100 authenticates the user who has input as a user who wants to perform the putting-on and taking-off work of the product (absorbent article) of the dealer T while receiving the service related to the embodiments in a case where it is determined that the input activation code is correct. In addition, the display control section 137 superimposes and displays the guidance content indicating the use method of the product only in a case where the authentication is performed like this.

[0302] According to such a server device 100, it is possible to effectively promote the use (purchase) of the product of the prescribed dealer (the dealer T in the above example).

[0303] [9-5. Regarding content (1)]

[0304] In the above embodiments, an example in which the display control section 137 superimposes and displays the content indicating the use method of the absorbent article, which is the content indicating the nursing method when the absorbent article is used, is shown. Specifically, an example in which the display control section 137 superimposes and displays the content indicating the putting-on and taking-off method of the absorbent article with respect to the wearer (wearer) who wears the absorbent article, which is the content indicating the nursing method when the absorbent article is used, is shown.

[0305] However, when the absorbent article is used, it is necessary to pay attention to the placement of the pad (inner pad) with respect to the outer layer, the washing method (vulva washing method) for preventing infectious diseases due to fecal oral infection and the like. In accordance with this, the display control section 137 can also superimpose and display the content indicating the placement of the pad with respect to the outer layer when the absorbent article is used, which is the content indicating the nursing method when the absorbent article is used, and the content indicating the washing method for preventing infectious diseases when the absorbent article is used.

[0306] Furthermore, according to such a server device 100, it is possible to remind the changer of what to pay attention to in order to achieve clean putting-on and taking-off and the like when the putting-on and taking-off work of the absorbent article is performed, and thus it is possible to appropriately and easily perform the advanced putting-on and taking-off work.

[0307] [9-6. Regarding content (2)]

[0308] In addition, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the display control section 137 causes the content (e.g., content for a changer such as a caregiver) of a scenario in which a wearer of an absorbent article (e.g., a care recipient) is changed by a changer of the absorbent article to be superimposed and displayed is shown.

[0309] However, there are cases in which a wearer of an absorbent article himself or herself puts on and takes off the absorbent article. Thus, the display control section 137 can also cause content that is indicative of a method of putting on and taking off the absorbent article for a wearer of the absorbent article to be superimposed and displayed in accordance with a situation in which the wearer himself or herself puts on and takes off the absorbent article. In such content, for example, a method of putting on and taking off in a state of sitting on a chair, a toilet, or a bed is guided.

[0310] Moreover, according to such a server device 100, the autonomy of a care recipient can be assisted, and thus the positivity of acting by one's own ability without being completely dependent on care can be effectively maintained, as a result of which a decrease in QOL can be prevented.

[0311] 〔10. Others〕

[0312] All or a part of the processes described as being automatically performed in the above-described respective processes can be manually performed. In addition, all or a part of the processes described as being manually performed can be automatically performed by a known method. Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, the processes, specific names, information including various data and parameters shown in the above-described files and drawings can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the various information shown in the respective drawings is not limited to the information illustrated.

[0313] In addition, each of the constituent elements of each of the devices illustrated is a functional conceptual one, and is not necessarily physically configured as illustrated. That is, the specific manner of dispersing / combining each of the devices is not limited to the manner illustrated. In addition, each of the constituent elements can be configured so that all or a part of the constituent elements are dispersed / combined in function or physically in an arbitrary unit in accordance with various loads, usage conditions, and the like. In addition, the above-described respective processes can be appropriately combined to be executed within a range that does not contradict.

[0314] 〔11. Hardware structure〕

[0315] In addition, the information providing device related to the above-described embodiment is realized by, for example, a computer 1000 of a structure as shown in FIG. 10. Figure 9 ​ ​is a diagram showing an example of a hardware structure. The computer 1000 is connected with an output device 1010, an input device 1020, an arithmetic device 1030, a cache 1040, a storage 1050, an output IF (Interface) 1060, an input IF 1070, and a network IF 1080 via a bus 1090.

[0316] The arithmetic device 1030 performs various processing by acting on the basis of a program stored in the cache 1040 or the storage 1050, or a program read from the input device 1020. The cache 1040 is a cache that temporarily stores data used for various operations of the arithmetic device 1030, and is a RAM or the like. The storage 1050 is a storage device for registering data used for various operations of the arithmetic device 1030, various databases, and is a storage realized by a ROM (Read Only Memory), an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a flash memory, or the like.

[0317] The output IF 1060 is an interface for transmitting information to be an output target to the output device 1010 such as a monitor or a printer, and is realized by a standard connector such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus), a DVI (Digital Visual Interface), an HDMI (registered trademark) (High Definition Multimedia Interface), or the like. On the other hand, the input IF 1070 is an interface for receiving information from various input devices 1020 such as a mouse, a keyboard, and a scanner, and is realized by a USB or the like.

[0318] The input device 1020 is realized by a device for reading information from an optical recording medium such as a CD (Compact Disc), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), and a PD (Phase change rewritable Disk), a magneto-optical recording medium such as an MO (Magneto-Optical disk), a tape medium, a magnetic recording medium, or a semiconductor memory, for example. The input device 1020 is realized by an external storage medium such as a USB memory, for example.

[0319] The network IF 1080 has a function of receiving data from other devices via a network N and transmitting the data to the arithmetic device 1030, and a function of transmitting data generated by the arithmetic device 1030 to other devices via the network N.

[0320] Here, the arithmetic device 1030 controls the output device 1010 and the input device 1020 via the output IF 1060 and the input IF 1070. For example, the arithmetic device 1030 loads a program from the input device 1020 or the memory 1050 into the cache 1040 and executes the loaded program. For example, in a case where the computer 1000 functions as the server device 100, the arithmetic device 1030 of the computer 1000 executes a program loaded into the cache 1040, thereby realizing the function of the control section 130.

Claims

1. A display control device, characterized in that, have: The acquisition unit acquires photographic images of absorbent materials; and The display control unit displays, overlaid with the state of a specified object related to the absorbent article, a method of putting on and taking off the absorbent article as a care method when using the absorbent article captured in the photographic image. The display control unit displays the content in an overlapping manner such that the content representing the dressing and undressing method is located in the photographic image at a position corresponding to the part of the absorbent article that is targeted in the dressing and undressing method.

2. A display control device, characterized in that, have: The acquisition unit acquires photographic images of absorbent materials; and The display control unit displays, overlaid with the state of a specified object related to the absorbent article, a method of putting on and taking off the absorbent article as a care method when using the absorbent article captured in the photographic image. The display control unit displays the content representing the dressing and undressing method in a state where it is superimposed on the photographic image and corresponds to the position of the part of the body of the wearer wearing the absorbent material that is the object in the dressing and undressing method.

3. A display control device, characterized in that, have: The acquisition unit acquires photographic images of absorbent materials; and The display control unit displays, overlaid with the state of a specified object related to the absorbent article, a method of putting on and taking off the absorbent article as a care method when using the absorbent article captured in the photographic image. The display control unit displays the content in a manner that the content moves according to the dressing and undressing method.

4. A display control device, characterized in that, have: The acquisition unit acquires photographic images of absorbent materials; and The display control unit displays, overlaid with the state of a specified object related to the absorbent article, a method of putting on and taking off the absorbent article as a care method when using the absorbent article captured in the photographic image. The display control unit causes the display to show the content of the change method, which is a method for changing the body position of a wearer to a position suitable for wearing and removing the absorbent material, as a method for wearing and removing the absorbent material.

5. The display control device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The display control unit causes the display to show the content of the change method, which is a change method corresponding to the body state of the wearer.

6. The display control device according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The display control unit causes the display to show the contents of the change method corresponding to the body shape of the wearer.

7. A display control device, characterized in that, have: The acquisition unit acquires photographic images of absorbent materials; and The display control unit displays content indicating the care method when using the absorbent article captured in the photographic image, superimposed on the state of a specified object related to the absorbent article. In cases where it is determined that the user has successfully put on or taken off the absorbent material, the display control unit also displays content praising the user.

8. A display control device, characterized in that, have: The acquisition unit acquires photographic images of absorbent materials. The display control unit displays content indicating the care method when using the absorbent article captured in the photographic image, superimposed on the status of a specified object related to the absorbent article; and The information control unit, in response to the display control unit displaying content indicating a care method when using the absorbent article captured in the photographic image, performs control over regulations relating to the wearer of the absorbent article.

9. The display control device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The information control unit will register the number of times of wearing obtained by counting the number of times the content is displayed by the display control unit in response to the identification information used to identify the wearer, wherein the number of times of wearing is the number of times the wearer has worn the absorbent item.

10. The display control device according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, When the wearable object's excrement is captured in the photographic image, the information control unit registers the prescribed information related to the excrement in correspondence with the identification information used to identify the wearable object.

11. The display control device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The information control unit registers information indicating the quantity or nature of the excrement obtained by analyzing the photographic images of the excrement as the prescribed information.

12. The display control device according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, When the photographic image is recorded to a terminal device used by the user, the information control unit controls the recording of the photographic image after image processing to protect the privacy of the wearable object captured in the photographic image.

13. The display control device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The acquisition unit acquires the photographic images captured by the terminal device using an application program executed by the terminal device for displaying network content. The display control unit uses the application to display the content on the terminal device used by the user.

14. The display control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, 7, and 8, characterized in that, The display control unit causes the content to be displayed in a state that overlaps with the photographic image.

15. The display control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, 7, and 8, characterized in that, The display control unit causes the display to show the contents of the dressing and doffing method, which is a method for a wearer of an absorbent garment to dress and doff the absorbent garment as part of the care method.

16. The display control device according to claim 14, characterized in that, The display control unit enables the display to show the contents of the wearing and taking off method corresponding to the shape of the absorbent article.

17. The display control device according to claim 15, characterized in that, The display control unit enables the display to show the contents of the dressing and doffing method corresponding to the body state of the wearer wearing the absorbent material.

18. The display control device according to claim 15, characterized in that, The display control unit causes the display to show the contents of the donning and doffing method corresponding to each of the multiple processes for donning and doffing the absorbent article.

19. The display control device according to claim 18, characterized in that, When the display control unit receives an instruction from the user while displaying the first content, it causes the display to show the second content, wherein the first content represents the dressing and undressing method corresponding to the first process in the process, and the second content represents the dressing and undressing method corresponding to the second process following the first process in the process.

20. The display control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, 7, and 8, characterized in that, The display control unit displays the content of the nursing method in a language appropriate to the user.

21. The display control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, 7, and 8, characterized in that, The display control unit also causes the display to suggest that an absorbent article of a specification corresponding to the state of the wearer wearing the absorbent article be recommended as a product for the wearer to wear.

22. The display control device according to claim 21, characterized in that, The display control unit also causes the display to suggest an absorbent article of a specification corresponding to at least one of the wearer's body size, excretion status, and ability to excrete autonomously, as a recommended product for the wearer to wear.

23. A display control method, executed by a display control device, characterized in that it includes the following steps: The acquisition process includes acquiring photographic images of the absorbent material; and The display control process involves showing the content of a dressing and doffing method, representing a care method using the absorbent article captured in the photographic image, superimposed on the state of a defined object related to the absorbent article. The dressing and doffing method refers to the method of dressing and doffing the absorbent article for a wearer. in, In the display control step, the content representing the dressing / undressing method is displayed in an overlapping state, such that the position of the content in the photographic image corresponds to the position of the absorbent article in the photographic image that is the object of the dressing / undressing method. Alternatively, in the display control step, the content representing the dressing / undressing method is displayed in a state where it is overlapped with the position of the photographic image that corresponds to the position of the body of the wearer of the absorbent article that is the object of the dressing / undressing method. Alternatively, in the display control step, the content is displayed in a manner in which the content moves according to the dressing / undressing method. Alternatively, in the display control step, the content representing a change method is displayed. The change method is a method of changing the body position of the wearer to a position suitable for putting on and taking off the absorbent material, or, if it is determined that the user has successfully put on and taken off the absorbent material, in the display control step, content praising the user is also displayed; or, the display control method further includes an information control step, in which, in response to the display control step displaying content indicating a care method when using the absorbent material captured in the photographic image, control is performed on the prescribed rules related to the wearer of the absorbent material.

24. A recording medium storing a display control program for causing a computer to perform the following processes: The acquisition process involves capturing photographic images of absorbent materials; and The display control process causes the content of a dressing and doffing method, representing a care method using the absorbent article captured in the photographic image, to be displayed overlaid on the state of a defined object related to the absorbent article, the dressing and doffing method being a method for an object wearing the absorbent article to put on or take off the absorbent article. in, During the display control process, the content representing the donning / undressing method is displayed in an overlapping state, such that the content is positioned in the photographic image corresponding to the part of the absorbent article that is targeted in the donning / undressing method; or, during the display control process, the content representing the donning / undressing method is displayed in a state where it is overlapping the photographic image corresponding to the part of the body of the wearer of the absorbent article that is targeted in the donning / undressing method; or, during the display control process, the content is displayed in a manner that the content moves according to the donning / undressing method; or, during the display control process, the content representing a change method is displayed, wherein the change... Another method is to change the body position of the wearer to a position suitable for putting on and taking off the absorbent material, as a method for putting on and taking off the absorbent material for the wearer; or, if it is determined that the user has successfully put on and taken off the absorbent material, in the display control process, to also display content praising the user; or, the display control program is further configured to cause the computer to execute an information control process, in which, in response to the display control process displaying content indicating a care method when using the absorbent material captured in the photographic image, control is performed on the prescribed procedures related to the wearer of the absorbent material.

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