Computer-readable storage medium, information processing method, and information processing system

Abstract

A computer-readable storage medium stores an information processing program as a computer program. The information processing program is for causing a computer to execute: actual use situation acquisition processing of acquiring, for a plurality of use scenarios respectively, actual use situations including a kind of an absorbent article used by a user and information about a state after use of the absorbent article; characteristic acquisition processing of acquiring, based on the actual use situations of the respective use scenarios, a characteristic about excretion of the user for each use scenario; proposal information generation processing of generating, based on the characteristic for each use scenario, proposal information about use of the absorbent article corresponding to the use scenario; and presentation processing of presenting the proposal information to the user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a computer-readable storage medium, an information processing method, and an information processing system. Background Technology

[0002] Menstruation is a physiological phenomenon for women, involving the discharge of menstrual blood from the vagina. During menstruation, absorbent products such as sanitary napkins are typically used to absorb the menstrual blood. Absorbent products sold in the market come in various shapes, sizes, and thicknesses. Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2004-342129) discloses an information dissemination system that proposes the most suitable sanitary napkin for a woman based on information related to the amount of her menstrual blood (classified as heavy, moderate, or light). Summary of the Invention

[0003] A woman's menstrual flow, vaginal discharge, urinary incontinence, and the absorbency of absorbent materials can vary depending on the context in which the absorbent material is used (e.g., lying down, sitting, standing). Furthermore, a woman's lifestyle is not necessarily fixed every day. For example, on days when she mainly engages in long meetings, working from home, or desk work, she spends more time sitting. On days when she mainly does fieldwork or standing work, she spends more time standing. Additionally, on days when she is unwell or spends more time lying down at home, she spends more time lying down. Therefore, based on information related to menstrual flow categorized without considering the usage scenario, as shown in Patent Document 1, it is difficult to propose an absorbent material that aligns with the user's lifestyle.

[0004] Therefore, the purpose of this disclosure is to provide a computer-readable storage medium, an information processing method, and an information processing system capable of proposing the use of absorbent articles that conform to the user's lifestyle.

[0005] One aspect of this disclosure relates to a computer-readable storage medium for storing an information processing program as a computer program. The information processing program is used to cause a computer to perform the following processes: actual usage acquisition processing, acquiring actual usage information for multiple usage scenarios, including information on the types of absorbent articles used by a user and information related to the post-use state of the absorbent articles, said absorbent articles being used to absorb at least one of the user's excrement, including urine, vaginal discharge, and menstrual blood; characteristic acquisition processing, acquiring characteristics related to the user's excrement for each usage scenario based on the actual usage information for each of the multiple usage scenarios; suggestion information generation processing, generating suggestion information related to the use of absorbent articles corresponding to each usage scenario based on the characteristics of each usage scenario; and presentation processing, presenting the suggestion information to a user.

[0006] Based on the aforementioned storage medium, the following effects can be achieved: The information processing program stored in the storage medium can present the user with appropriate suggestion information corresponding to each usage scenario, based on the characteristics related to the user's excrement obtained for each usage scenario. Therefore, it is possible to propose usage suggestions for absorbent items that align with the user's lifestyle.

[0007] According to this disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium, an information processing method, and an information processing system are available that can provide suggestions for the use of absorbent articles that conform to a user's lifestyle. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the hardware structure of a user terminal according to one embodiment.

[0009] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the functional structure of a user terminal.

[0010] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the actual usage, absorption, and menstrual flow in each usage scenario.

[0011] Figure 4 This is an example diagram showing basic information about sanitary napkins.

[0012] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of user terminal actions.

[0013] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating the first example of proposal processing.

[0014] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a specific example of the first proposed processing.

[0015] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating the second example of proposal processing.

[0016] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a specific example of the proposed processing.

[0017] Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating the third example of proposal processing. Detailed Implementation

[0018] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, in the following description, the same or equivalent elements will be referred to by the same reference numerals, and repeated descriptions will be omitted.

[0019] [Structure of User Terminals]

[0020] Figure 1This diagram illustrates an example of the hardware structure of a user terminal 1 (computer, information processing system) according to one embodiment. User terminal 1 is a computer device owned by a user. Examples of user terminal 1 include high-performance mobile phones (smartphones), tablets, wearable devices (e.g., smartwatches), desktop computers, and laptops. User terminal 1 is configured to provide female users with suggestion information related to the use of absorbent articles for women. Absorbent articles are articles used to absorb excrement, which includes at least one of the user's urine, vaginal discharge, and menstrual blood. Examples of absorbent articles include sanitary napkins (hereinafter referred to as "sanitary napkins"), panty liners, diapers, and tampons. In this embodiment, an example is described where the absorbent article is a sanitary napkin used during menstruation, and the excrement is menstrual blood.

[0021] As an example, user terminal 1 has a processor 11, a memory 12, an auxiliary storage device 13, an input device 14, an output device 15, and a communication device 16 as hardware components.

[0022] Processor 11 is a computing device that executes the operating system and applications. Processor 11 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit).

[0023] The memory 12 is a device for storing programs used to implement the user terminal 1, calculation results output from the processor 11, etc. The memory 12 is composed of, for example, ROM (Read Only Memory) or RAM (Random Access Memory).

[0024] Auxiliary storage device 13 is typically a device capable of storing more data than memory 12. Auxiliary storage device 13 is, for example, composed of non-volatile storage media such as hard disk or flash memory. Auxiliary storage device 13 is a type of computer-readable storage medium that stores program P (information processing program), which is a computer program used to enable the computer to function as user terminal 1, as well as various data.

[0025] Input device 14 is an input interface for accepting user operations. When the user terminal 1 is a smartphone, tablet, or similar device, input device 14 can be a touch panel that accepts user touch operations. When the user terminal 1 is a desktop computer, laptop computer, or similar device, input device 14 can be an input device such as a mouse or keyboard.

[0026] Output device 15 is an output interface that outputs the data processed in user terminal 1. Examples of output device 15 include a display for showing images and a speaker for outputting sound. Furthermore, when user terminal 1 is a smartphone, tablet, or the like, input device 14 and output device 15 are implemented using a common touch panel display.

[0027] The communication device 16 is a device for communicating data with other computers via a communication network. The communication device 16 may be, for example, a network interface card (NIC) or a wireless communication module. For example, the communication device 16 may also download various types of data from an external server device via a communication network such as the Internet, and store the downloaded data in the auxiliary storage device 13.

[0028] Figure 2 This diagram illustrates an example of the functional structure of user terminal 1. User terminal 1 has a control unit 2 and a storage unit 3 as functional components. The control unit 2 includes an actual usage data acquisition unit 21, an absorption volume acquisition unit 22, a characteristic acquisition unit 23, a suggestion information generation unit 24, a presentation unit 25, and a notification unit 26. The storage unit 3 stores various data such as actual usage data 31, absorption volume 32, menstrual flow 33, suggestion information 34, and user information 35. The storage unit 3 is implemented by a memory 12 and an auxiliary storage device 13. Furthermore, the functions of the control unit 2 are implemented by loading a program P into the memory 12 and executing the program P by the processor 11. That is, the program P contains code for implementing the various functional elements of user terminal 1.

[0029] The actual utilization status acquisition unit 21 acquires the actual utilization status 31 for each of multiple utilization scenarios. The actual utilization status 31 acquired by the actual utilization status acquisition unit 21 is saved to the storage unit 3.

[0030] The usage scenario refers to the user's primary state (posture, etc.) while wearing a sanitary napkin. Examples of usage scenarios include sleeping, waking, exercising, using transportation such as cycling, frequency of sanitary napkin changes (frequent changes with limited opportunities to use the toilet, relatively free time with immediate toilet access as needed, etc.), and the user's wearing intention (desiring to minimize changes, desiring frequent changes, etc.). Furthermore, in this embodiment, multiple usage scenarios include at least those corresponding to multiple states obtained by further subdividing the waking state (e.g., predominantly sitting, predominantly standing, predominantly moving, etc.).

[0031] Actual usage data 31 refers to information obtained from each use of a sanitary napkin by a user during menstruation. Actual usage data 31 includes the type of sanitary napkin used, information related to the post-use condition of the sanitary napkin, and information related to the period of use (wearing period) of the sanitary napkin. The post-use condition of the sanitary napkin includes, for example, the state of absorption of menstrual blood excreted from the user's vagina (e.g., the shape and size of the area on the sanitary napkin with menstrual blood attached).

[0032] As an example, the actual usage status acquisition unit 21 acquires the actual usage status 31 for each usage scenario as follows: Each time the user uses a sanitary napkin during menstruation (when changing or removing the sanitary napkin), the user checks the post-use status of the sanitary napkin. Then, the user opens the information input screen of a designated application by operating the user terminal 1. The information input screen is, for example, a screen displayed on the display (output device 15) of the user terminal 1 by executing program P. The user inputs the usage scenario (i.e., the user's main state (posture) while wearing the sanitary napkin), the type of sanitary napkin used, the post-use status of the sanitary napkin, and the duration of use in the information input screen. The actual usage status acquisition unit 21 causes the user to perform the above information input processing for multiple different usage scenarios. Through the above operations, the actual usage status acquisition unit 21 obtains the actual usage status 31 for each usage scenario (e.g., actual usage status corresponding to the sleeping state, actual usage status corresponding to the sitting state, actual usage status corresponding to the standing state, etc.).

[0033] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing an example of the actual utilization data 31 obtained by the actual utilization data acquisition unit 21, the absorption amount 32 obtained by the absorption amount acquisition unit 22 (described later), and the menstrual blood volume 33 calculated by the characteristic acquisition unit 23 (described later). Figure 3 Specific examples of actual usage scenarios 31 are shown, corresponding to the usage scenarios of "awake (mainly sitting)," "awake (mainly standing)," and "sleeping." Here, the "absorbent state" included in actual usage scenario 31 and the basic information of the sanitary napkin described later (see reference) Figure 4 The absorption state corresponds to the actual usage situation. For example, the actual usage situation acquisition unit 21 allows the user to view the absorption state of multiple modes representing different usage scenarios from a pre-registered image (e.g., ...). Figure 4 The image closest to the state of the used sanitary napkin (the shape of the area with menstrual blood) from (A to K) can be selected to determine the absorption state. Alternatively, the actual usage situation acquisition unit 21 can acquire an image of the used sanitary napkin taken by the user (e.g., image data taken by a camera on the user terminal 1), and determine the absorption state based on the analysis results of the image and the usage scenario. Figure 4(Any of A to K).

[0034] For each of the multiple usage scenarios, the absorbency acquisition unit 22 acquires the amount of menstrual blood absorbed by the sanitary napkin 32 based on a combination of the usage scenario, the type of sanitary napkin, and the absorbency state (post-use state) of the sanitary napkin. The absorbency 32 acquired by the absorbency acquisition unit 22 is stored in the storage unit 3.

[0035] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating an example of basic information about sanitary napkins (a table showing the relationship between the combination of usage scenarios, types of sanitary napkins, and absorbency states and absorbency). For example, this basic information about the sanitary napkin can be obtained based on calculations based on the weight of the absorbent material contained in the sanitary napkin and a set absorbency ratio, absorbency measurement results performed by sanitary napkin manufacturers, and weight measurements of sanitary napkins that have actually been used. In this embodiment, Figure 4 The basic information of the sanitary napkin shown is provided in advance by the sanitary napkin manufacturer and stored in the storage unit 3. In this case, the absorbency acquisition unit 22 obtains the absorbency by referring to... Figure 4 The basic information of the sanitary napkin shown can determine the absorbency (absorbency 32) corresponding to the actual usage situation 31.

[0036] The characteristic acquisition unit 23 acquires characteristics related to the user's menstrual blood for each of multiple usage scenarios based on the actual usage situation 31. Examples of menstrual blood-related characteristics include menstrual blood volume, the location and shape of the area in the sanitary napkin that has absorbed menstrual blood, etc. In this embodiment, the characteristic acquisition unit 23 acquires the menstrual blood volume 33 per unit time (hereinafter referred to as "menstrual blood volume 33") calculated based on the absorption volume 32 and the usage period included in the actual usage situation 31, as a characteristic related to the user's menstrual blood. For example, the characteristic acquisition unit 23 can calculate the menstrual blood volume 33 (unit: g / hr) by dividing the absorption volume 32 (unit: g) by the usage period included in the actual usage situation 31 (unit: hr). The menstrual blood volume 33 acquired by the characteristic acquisition unit 23 is stored in the storage unit 3. Figure 3 In the example, for the usage scenario corresponding to the waking state (mainly sitting), the user's menstrual flow 33 (2.5g / hr) was obtained by dividing the absorption amount 32 (10g) by the usage period (4 hours). The same calculation was performed on other usage scenarios to obtain the user's menstrual flow 33.

[0037] By performing the aforementioned absorption volume acquisition unit 22 and characteristic acquisition unit 23 processing for each usage scenario (i.e., each actual usage situation 31 corresponding to each usage scenario), the menstrual blood volume 33 of the user in each usage scenario is obtained. Furthermore, when there are multiple actual usage situations 31 corresponding to the same usage scenario, the characteristic acquisition unit 23 may also use the statistical values ​​(e.g., average, median, etc.) of the menstrual blood volume obtained from the multiple actual usage situations 31 corresponding to the same usage scenario as the menstrual blood volume 33 of the user corresponding to that usage scenario.

[0038] The suggestion information generation unit 24 generates suggestion information 34 related to the use of sanitary napkins for each usage scenario based on the menstrual flow 33 of the user in each usage scenario. The suggestion information 34 generated by the suggestion information generation unit 24 is saved to the storage unit 3.

[0039] The presentation unit 25 presents the suggestion information 34 to the user. The method of presenting the suggestion information 34 to the user is not limited to a specific method. For example, the presentation unit 25 may also generate a screen for displaying the suggestion information 34 and display the screen on the display (output device 15) of the user terminal 1, thereby visually presenting the suggestion information 34. Alternatively, the presentation unit 25 may also generate sound data for conveying the content of the suggestion information 34 and output the sound data from the speaker (output device 15) of the user terminal 1, thereby audibly presenting the suggestion information 34.

[0040] The notification unit 26 identifies a transition period, or period during which the user's menstrual-related characteristics are highly likely to change. At a time corresponding to this transition period (e.g., a fixed period elapsed since the transition period), the notification unit 26 notifies the user to update their input regarding the actual usage status 31 for each of the multiple usage scenarios. The user's menstrual-related tendencies are influenced by psychological stress caused by changes in their living environment. For example, around the start of a new semester in junior high or high school, or before or after graduating from university and entering the workforce, the user's menstrual flow tendencies are highly likely to change. Therefore, user information 35, including the user's age, is pre-stored in the storage unit 3, and a transition period as described above is pre-set. The notification unit 26 can then determine the period when the user enters this transition period by referring to the user information 35. Based on the processing by the notification unit 26, for users whose menstrual-related tendencies are highly likely to change after entering this transition period, the actual usage status 31 for each usage scenario can be updated at an appropriate time. Then, based on the updated actual usage data 31, the absorption amount acquisition unit 22 and characteristic acquisition unit 23 processes described above are executed again, thereby obtaining the menstrual flow amount 33 for each usage scenario that reflects the user's menstrual flow tendency after the conversion period. As a result, highly accurate suggestion information 34 can be continuously provided to the user.

[0041] [Information Processing Methods]

[0042] Reference Figure 5 The flowchart shown illustrates an example of an information processing method performed by user terminal 1.

[0043] First, user terminal 1 performs preparation processing (S1-S3) for making suggestions to the user regarding menstruation. In this preparation processing, firstly, the actual usage data acquisition unit 21 acquires the actual usage data 31 of the user for each usage scenario (refer to...). Figure 3 (S1: Actual usage data acquisition and processing). Next, the absorbency acquisition unit 22 acquires basic information about the sanitary napkin ( Figure 4 The information contained in the actual utilization situation 31 is used to calculate the absorption amount 32 corresponding to the actual utilization situation 31 for each utilization scenario (refer to...). Figure 3 (S2: Absorption amount acquisition processing). Next, the feature acquisition unit 23 acquires (calculates) the menstrual blood volume 33 (menstrual blood volume per unit time) of the user in each usage scenario based on the absorption amount 32 calculated in S2 and the usage period included in the actual usage situation 31 (S3: Feature acquisition processing).

[0044] Next, the suggestion information generation unit 24 and the presentation unit 25 perform suggestion processing (S4), in which suggestions related to the use of sanitary napkins during menstruation are made to the user using the menstrual flow data of the user in each usage scenario obtained through the preparation processes (S1 to S3). Details of the processing in S4 will be described later.

[0045] Next, the notification unit 26 further determines whether it is a time corresponding to a transition period (e.g., a point in time where a fixed period has elapsed since the transition period), which is a period when the user's menstrual flow tendencies are prone to change (S5). If it is determined to be a time corresponding to a transition period (S5: "Yes"), the notification unit 26 notifies the user of a message prompting an update of the actual usage status 31 for each usage scenario (S6: Notification processing). Alternatively, the message can be sent via any application such as email, SNS, or a dedicated application. On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a time corresponding to a transition period (S5: "No"), the above notification processing is not performed. If the user performs an update input for the actual usage status 31 (S7: "Yes"), the above preparation processing (S1-S3) is performed again based on the updated information. Thus, the user's menstrual flow 33 for each usage scenario is appropriately updated. On the other hand, if the user does not perform an update input for the actual usage status 31 (S7: "No"), the suggestion processing is performed by continuing to use the already obtained menstrual flow 33 for each usage scenario (S4). Alternatively, proposal processing (S4) can be performed each time an explicit request is received from the user, or it can be performed automatically at a predetermined time even if no explicit request is received from the user. For example, if the proposal information 34 is set to be released to the user at a predetermined time every day, the proposal information 34 can be generated and presented based on pre-registered input information at the predetermined time every day.

[0046] Next, specific examples (first to third examples) of proposal processing (S4) will be explained.

[0047] [The first case proposed for processing]

[0048] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating the first example of proposal processing. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a specific example of the first instance of proposal processing. In this first instance, the proposal information generation unit 24 first obtains the specific usage scenario and the intended usage period as input information (S11). For example, the user inputs the above input information via user terminal 1. Figure 7 Cases A and B shown represent examples of input information. In case A, the input is "while awake (mainly in a sitting position)" as the specific usage scenario and "12 hours" as the planned usage period. In case B, the input is "while sleeping" as the specific usage scenario and "14 hours" as the planned usage period.

[0049] Next, the suggestion information generation unit 24 calculates the absorbency (hereinafter referred to as "necessary absorbency") of the menstrual blood volume 33 of the user corresponding to a specific usage scenario, based on the user's menstrual blood volume 33, for the intended use of the sanitary napkin in that specific usage scenario (S12). The processing of S12 in case A will be explained in detail. In this case, firstly, the suggestion information generation unit 24 obtains the menstrual blood volume 33 of the user corresponding to the usage scenario of "awake (mainly in a sitting position)" by referring to the storage unit 3. Figure 3 In the example, it is "2.5g / hr"). Then, the suggestion information generation unit 24 calculates the necessary absorption capacity (30g) by calculating the product of the menstrual flow 33 (2.5g / hr) and the intended usage period (12 hours). For case B, the same process is performed to calculate the necessary absorption capacity (70g).

[0050] Next, the proposal information generation unit 24 generates proposal information 34 based on the necessary absorption performance calculated in S12 (S13). Then, the presentation unit 25 presents the proposal information 34 generated in S13 to the user. Specific examples (proposal A and proposal B) of the proposal information 34 generated in S13 will be explained below.

[0051] (Proposal A)

[0052] The proposal information generation unit 24 can also generate proposal information 34 containing information indicating that the sanitary napkin meets the necessary absorbency performance. Figure 7 The "Proposal A" shown is an example of such proposal information 34. For example, the proposal information generation unit 24 refers to... Figure 4 The basic information shown for sanitary napkins helps to understand the maximum absorbency of each sanitary napkin in various usage scenarios (in... Figure 4 In the example, it is the absorption amount corresponding to absorption state D or absorption state K). Then, the proposal information generation unit 24 extracts a sanitary napkin with the maximum absorption amount exceeding the necessary absorption performance.

[0053] For example, when the usage scenario is during the daytime (when awake), the suggestion information generation unit 24 extracts candidates from daytime sanitary napkins; when the usage scenario is during the nighttime (when sleeping), the suggestion information generation unit 24 extracts candidates from nighttime sanitary napkins. Thus, in Figure 7 In the example, in case A, the following are selected as candidates: 210mm thick daytime use (maximum absorbency 30g), 260mm thick daytime use (maximum absorbency 40g), and 290mm thick daytime use (maximum absorbency 40g). The proposal information generation unit 24 can generate proposal information 34 that displays all these candidates, or it can generate proposal information such as... Figure 7As shown in Proposal A, only the suggestion information 34 is displayed for sanitary napkins with the required sufficient absorbency (in this case, only the daytime thick type 210mm). In the latter case, as an example, the suggestion information generation unit 24 generates a message such as "Recommended daytime thick type 210mm" as suggestion information 34. The same process is performed for case B, and as an example, a message such as "Recommended nighttime thick type 290mm or nighttime thin type 400mm" is generated as suggestion information 34.

[0054] (Proposal B)

[0055] The suggestion information generation unit 24 generates suggestion information 34, which includes information about the timing of sanitary napkin replacement, based on the necessary absorbency performance and pre-registered information indicating the user's ownership of sanitary napkins (hereinafter referred to as "sanitary napkin ownership information"). Figure 7 The "Proposal B" shown is an example of such proposal information 34. For example, a user operates on a screen (registration screen) displayed on the monitor (output device 15) of the user terminal 1 by executing program P, thereby registering information about owning sanitary napkins in advance. The registered information about owning sanitary napkins is stored in the storage unit 3 as part of user information 35.

[0056] exist Figure 7 In the example, the information regarding the sanitary napkins is registered as "daytime thin type 210mm" for daytime use and "nighttime thin type 290mm" for nighttime use. In this case, for example, the suggestion information generation unit 24 compares the necessary absorbency with the maximum absorbency of the sanitary napkins. If the maximum absorbency of the sanitary napkins is less than the necessary absorbency (i.e., if the sanitary napkins need to be changed midway through the intended use period), the replacement time (replacement interval) is calculated. The replacement time is obtained by dividing the maximum absorbency of the sanitary napkins by the amount of menstrual flow of the user in each case. Regarding the above processing, case A will be specifically explained. In case A, the maximum absorbency (10g) of the sanitary napkins (daytime thin type 210mm) is less than the necessary absorbency (30g). Therefore, the suggestion information generation unit 24 calculates the replacement time (4 hours) by dividing the maximum absorbency (10g) of the sanitary napkins by the amount of menstrual flow of the user in the usage scenario corresponding to case A (2.5g / hr). In this case, as an example, the suggestion information generation unit 24 generates a message such as "It is recommended to replace the currently used daytime thin model 210mm every approximately 4 hours" as suggestion information 34. The same process is performed for case B, and as an example, a message such as "It is recommended to replace the currently used nighttime thin model 290mm every approximately 8 hours" is generated as suggestion information 34.

[0057] [Second case proposed for handling]

[0058] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating the second example of proposal processing. Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a specific example of the second instance of proposal processing. In this second instance, firstly, the proposal information generation unit 24 obtains the specific type of sanitary napkin and the specific usage scenario as input information (S21). For example, the user inputs the above input information via user terminal 1. Alternatively, the user's information about owning sanitary napkins (in...) Figure 9 In the examples, the 210mm thin daytime pad and the 290mm thin nighttime pad can also be automatically entered as the specific types of sanitary napkins mentioned above. Additionally, new products, trial products, etc. (in...) Figure 9 In the example, pure cotton (250mm) can also be automatically entered as the specific type of sanitary napkin mentioned above. Figure 9 Case CH shown represents an example of input information. For example, in case C, the input is "when awake (mainly in a sitting position)" as a specific usage scenario and "daily thin type 210mm" as a specific type of sanitary napkin.

[0059] Next, the proposal information generation unit 24 calculates the usable time for continuous use of the specific sanitary product based on the absorption performance of the product corresponding to the specific usage scenario and the user's menstrual flow (S22). Regarding the above process, case C will be explained in detail. The proposal information generation unit 24 refers to... Figure 4 The basic information shown is used to obtain the absorption performance (10g) of the "Daily Thin 210mm" corresponding to "when awake (mainly sitting)". Then, the suggestion information generation unit 24 calculates the usable time (4 hours) by dividing this absorption performance (10g) by the user's menstrual flow (2.5g / hr) corresponding to "when awake (mainly sitting)". The same applies to other cases D to H.

[0060] Next, the suggestion information generation unit 24 generates suggestion information 34 containing the usable time calculated in S22 (S23). Then, the presentation unit 25 presents the suggestion information 34 generated in S23 to the user (S24). Thus, the user understands the usable time considering the user's menstrual flow tendency based on the combination of the usage scenario represented by the input information and the type of sanitary napkin.

[0061] [The third case of a proposal to be processed]

[0062] Figure 10This is a flowchart illustrating a third example of the proposal processing. In this third example, firstly, the proposal information generation unit 24 obtains the specific type of sanitary napkin worn by the user, the specific usage scenario, and the wearing time as input information (S31). For example, the user inputs the above input information via user terminal 1. Next, the proposal information generation unit 24 calculates the usable time for continuously using the specific sanitary napkin based on the absorbency of the specific sanitary napkin corresponding to the specific usage scenario and the user's menstrual flow (S32). The calculation method for usable time is the same as that in the second example of the proposal processing described above. For example, if the specific usage scenario is "when awake (mainly in a sitting position)" and the specific type of sanitary napkin is "daily thin 210mm", the usable time (4 hours) is calculated using the same process as in the second example of the proposal processing described above.

[0063] Next, the suggestion information generation unit 24 calculates the scheduled replacement time (S33) of the sanitary napkin based on the wearing time input in S31 and the usable time (4 hours) calculated in S32. The scheduled replacement time is the time obtained by adding the usable time to the wearing time. For example, in the above example, if the wearing time is "13 o'clock", the scheduled replacement time is calculated to be "17 o'clock".

[0064] Next, the suggestion information generation unit 24 further determines whether the timing corresponds to the scheduled replacement time (e.g., a time preset earlier than the scheduled replacement time, such as 10 minutes) (S34). If the timing corresponds to the scheduled replacement time (S34: "Yes"), the suggestion information generation unit 24 generates suggestion information 34 containing a message prompting the user to replace the sanitary napkin (S35). Then, the presentation unit 25 presents the suggestion information 34 to the user. Furthermore, the suggestion information 34 containing the aforementioned message can be presented (notified) through any application such as email, SNS, or a dedicated application.

[0065] [Other embodiments]

[0066] This document describes in detail other embodiments related to the provision of suggestion information to the user (output of suggestion information) and the input of user information (acquisition of information) in the above embodiments. Furthermore, in the examples described below, user terminal 1 (information processing system) is assumed to make and explain suggestions related to the use of menstrual products (e.g., sanitary napkins) for caring for the user's menstrual cycle; however, user terminal 1 is not limited to making such suggestions. That is, user terminal 1 can be any terminal that suggests products for caring for female vaginal secretions such as urinary incontinence and leukorrhea.

[0067] (Suggestions for purchase)

[0068] An example of suggesting menstrual products to a user will be described. First, user terminal 1 determines the user's usage scenario for the next menstrual period. This can be determined either based on information input by the user or using various known prediction methods for predicting menstrual periods. Alternatively, the usage scenario can be determined based on user input (e.g., "often sitting," "often walking") or pre-registered user schedule information. For example, if the schedule indicates frequent business meetings outside the company, a usage scenario can be set indicating "posture: standing (primarily standing), activity level: high, freedom of change: low."

[0069] User terminal 1 can also suggest products to purchase (recommending menstrual products for the user) based on the determined usage scenario of the next menstrual period through the aforementioned suggestion processing. Furthermore, the timing of user terminal 1 suggesting products to purchase can be either after the aforementioned actual usage information has been input and the suggestion processing has been executed, or it can be a predetermined number of days before the predicted start date of the next menstrual period (e.g., one week in advance). In the latter case, user terminal 1 can also suggest products to purchase by executing suggestion processing based on past user information such as actual usage. Based on the above processing, the user can purchase and prepare products before the start of the next menstrual period.

[0070] Furthermore, when proposing the purchase of goods, information related to the goods already held by the user and their quantities can also be referenced. For example, if the proposed purchase involves goods A and B, and the user already holds a sufficient quantity of goods A, it can be proposed to purchase only goods B. To achieve this, the process of obtaining user information (i.e., Figure 5 In the processing steps S1 to S3, information regarding the goods already held by the user and their quantities can be further obtained. Furthermore, this information can be either input by the user or calculated (estimated) based on the user's purchase and usage history. This structure helps prevent users from purchasing unnecessary goods.

[0071] Furthermore, by suggesting that the user purchase various goods, user terminal 1 can expect to increase the variety of goods available to the user through purchases. As a result, it can promote the use of goods that match the user's usage scenarios.

[0072] (Suggestions for using the product)

[0073] Alternatively, before the predicted start date of the user's next menstrual period, user terminal 1 acquires information related to the predicted usage scenarios on the menstrual start date, generates suggestion information including the types, quantities, and usage methods of goods to be used on the menstrual start date, and presents it to the user. The suggestion information can include information on the timing of using which goods when using multiple goods. Furthermore, the suggestion information can include information on combinations of goods, etc., when suggesting their use. Additionally, the suggestion information can include information on how to wear the goods. Moreover, the menstrual start date and usage scenarios can be acquired (predicted) through these various methods. Thus, the user can know the types, quantities, and usage methods of goods to be used before the start of the next menstrual period. Furthermore, even if the user has difficulty obtaining goods due to reasons such as going out, they can prepare and carry an appropriate quantity of the goods to be used in advance.

[0074] Furthermore, user terminal 1 can also provide the user with suggestion information daily after the start of menstruation and before the end of the menstrual period. This allows the user to promptly access detailed suggestion information. Alternatively, on the start of menstruation, suggestion information for a specified period (one menstrual period in the above example) can be presented to the user in a summary format, such as "For this menstrual period, we recommend using ○○." This reduces the number of suggestion notifications, thereby lessening the annoyance to the user caused by repeated notifications.

[0075] Furthermore, user terminal 1 can estimate the quantity of goods held by the user based on the user's purchase and usage history (held quantity), thereby determining whether the held quantity is less than the estimated quantity of goods to be consumed within a specified period (estimated demand). User terminal 1 can also suggest that the user purchase goods if it determines that the held quantity is less than the estimated demand. This prevents situations where the user wants to use the goods but has none available.

[0076] (Information Input)

[0077] User terminal 1 can also display prompts for user input. Figure 5 The S1 screen allows users to input information about a past physiological period. Additionally, in... Figure 5 The more accurate the information (actual usage) input in S1, the higher the accuracy of the proposal in the proposal processing. Therefore, user terminal 1 can, for example, notify the user at a time after the end of menstruation (a time separately obtained through menstrual management functions, a time set after the predicted end date through menstrual prediction functions, etc.) to prompt the user to input.

[0078] Furthermore, the more information (number of items) the user inputs during suggestion processing, the higher the accuracy of the suggestion processing. On the other hand, a larger amount of information increases the user's burden. Therefore, for example, it could be designed so that the user can select the amount of information to input before inputting the information.

[0079] Alternatively, when information related to the proposed product (such as the schedule for releasing new products (new types of products) or updating existing products changes, user terminal 1 notifies the user to input information (information for proposal processing). This allows the user to purchase suitable products from the latest product line.

[0080] Additionally, user terminal 1 can also acquire information related to the user's transition period, thereby notifying the user to input information (actual usage) based on the transition period. For example, the information related to the transition period can be acquired based on the service application used by the user, information input by the user (e.g., user profile information), or the information related to the transition period can be estimated based on information obtained from sensors worn or used by the user (e.g., biosensors).

[0081] (Evaluation of the proposed information)

[0082] User terminal 1 can also obtain the user's evaluation (feedback) of the suggested information provided to the user. For example, after the user has used the product based on the suggested information (e.g., after menstruation), user terminal 1 may send a notification prompting the user to input an evaluation in order to obtain the user's evaluation of the product's use. In particular, since menstruation places a great burden on the user's physical and mental health, it is preferable to send the notification prompting the user to input an evaluation after a predetermined period, such as after menstruation, in order to alleviate the user's burden.

[0083] [Effects]

[0084] Based on the user terminal 1 (information processing system), the program P (information processing program) that enables the computer to operate as the user terminal 1, the computer-readable storage medium (in this embodiment, for example, auxiliary storage device 13), and the information processing method executed by the user terminal 1, appropriate suggestion information 34 corresponding to the usage scenario can be presented to the user based on the characteristics related to the user's menstrual blood (excrement) obtained for each usage scenario (in this embodiment, for example, menstrual blood volume 33). Thus, usage suggestions for sanitary napkins (absorbent items) that conform to the user's lifestyle can be proposed. In particular, the above-described system, program, and method are more effective for users without limitations in mobility and whose choice of products is not restricted, compared to users whose ability to use products (absorbent items) is limited due to mobility limitations (e.g., bedridden, unable to hold their head up). That is, the suggestion information provided to the user by the above-described system, program, and method is particularly useful when a user with unrestricted product choice selects products for the care of menstrual blood, urinary incontinence, leukorrhea, etc. For example, a user who cannot stand can choose a product suitable for sitting or lying down based on their own mobility. On the other hand, users with no limitations in their physical function can choose any product. However, in today's diverse lifestyles, users have different product usage scenarios every day, making it difficult to create a single product perfectly suited for all of a user's needs. Furthermore, using products unsuitable for the intended use (especially those for menstrual flow, urinary incontinence, or vaginal discharge) often leads to problems such as leakage and inflammation, causing significant discomfort. Based on the aforementioned system, procedures, and methods, users can select and purchase products best suited to their lifestyle or usage scenarios, thus effectively preventing such problems.

[0085] Multiple usage scenarios can also include at least usage scenarios corresponding to multiple states obtained by subdividing the user's waking state. According to the above structure, by considering the characteristics of the user in each usage scenario obtained by further subdividing the user's state during activities after waking up, more useful suggestion information 34 can be provided to the user. Specifically, on days assuming that the user is mainly engaged in desk work and is primarily seated, the user can receive suggestion information 34 based on the amount of menstrual blood corresponding to the usage scenario "waking up (primarily seated)". On the other hand, on days assuming that the user is mainly engaged in leisure activities such as hiking and is primarily moving, the user can receive suggestion information 34 based on the amount of menstrual blood corresponding to the usage scenario "waking up (primarily moving such as walking)".

[0086] In the actual usage data acquisition process, the actual usage data 31 input by the user can also be acquired. Additionally, program P can cause the computer to perform notification processing, in which, based on pre-registered user information 35 including the user's age, a transition period is determined where the user's menstrual flow 33 (a characteristic related to menstruation) is highly likely to change. At regular intervals corresponding to the transition period, messages are sent to the user prompting them to update the actual usage data 31 for each of the multiple usage scenarios. According to the above structure, during transition periods where the characteristic related to menstruation is highly likely to change, by reminding users to update the actual usage data 31, which is the basis for calculating menstrual flow 33, highly accurate suggestion information 34 can continue to be provided to the user.

[0087] Here, user information can include, for example, menstrual characteristics (menstrual cycle / regularity, duration of menstruation, etc.), past menstrual flow (heavy / light, monthly variations, etc.), body type, lifestyle information (occupation, work schedule, residence, etc.), sanitary napkin usage intentions / preferences (wants to use thin pads, wants to use thick pads, wants to use skin-friendly types, wants to minimize the number of pads used, etc.), and preferences for underwear (e.g., menstrual panties, etc.).

[0088] In addition, the transition period can include average changes caused by age, changes caused by personal characteristics (menstrual irregularities, personal change patterns, pregnancy / childbirth, childcare, etc.) that affect the user's physical and mental health, changes caused by the living environment (employment / job hopping / resignation, enrollment / graduation, family growth / changes, etc.), and changes in the external environment that affect the user's physical and mental health, such as seasonal changes.

[0089] Program P can also enable the computer to perform absorption volume acquisition processing for multiple usage scenarios. In this absorption volume acquisition processing, the absorption volume 32 of the sanitary napkin is obtained based on a combination of the usage scenario, the type of sanitary napkin, and the absorption state (post-use state) of the sanitary napkin. Furthermore, the actual usage situation 31 can also include information related to the usage period of the sanitary napkin. In the characteristic acquisition processing, the menstrual blood volume 33 calculated per unit time based on the absorption volume 32 and the usage period can also be obtained as a characteristic related to the user's menstrual blood. According to the above structure, highly accurate suggestion information 34 can be provided to the user based on the menstrual blood volume 33 for each usage scenario.

[0090] As in the first example of the proposal processing mentioned above (see Figure 6 and Figure 7In this way, during the proposal information generation process, a specific usage scenario and a predetermined usage period are obtained as input information. Based on the menstrual flow 33 of the user corresponding to the specific usage scenario, the absorbency of the sanitary napkin required for use in the specific usage scenario and for the predetermined usage period is calculated. Based on this absorbency, proposal information 34 is generated. The proposal information generation process may also generate proposal information 34 containing information indicating that the sanitary napkin meets the aforementioned absorbency (e.g., ...). Figure 7 "Proposal A"). Additionally, in the proposal information generation process, proposal information 34 containing information related to the timing of sanitary napkin replacement can also be generated based on the aforementioned absorbency and pre-registered sanitary napkin ownership information (e.g., ...). Figure 7 (Proposal B). Based on the above structure, useful suggestion information 34 can be provided to the user based on the absorbency of the sanitary product required for use in a specific application scenario and during the intended period of use.

[0091] As in the second example of the proposed solution above (see Figure 8 and Figure 9 In this process, the specific type of sanitary napkin and the specific usage scenario are obtained as input information. Based on the absorbency of the specific sanitary napkin corresponding to the specific usage scenario and the user's menstrual flow 33, the usable time for continuously using the specific sanitary napkin is calculated, and suggestion information 34 containing the usable time is generated. According to the above structure, the user can be provided with insights into the period during which the specific sanitary napkin can be used in a specific usage scenario.

[0092] As in the third example of the proposed processing (see above) Figure 10 In this way, during the suggestion information generation process, the specific type of sanitary napkin worn by the user, the specific usage scenario, and the wearing time can be obtained as input information. Based on the absorbency of the specific sanitary napkin corresponding to the specific usage scenario and the user's menstrual flow 33, the usable time for continuous use of the specific sanitary napkin is calculated. Based on the wearing time and usable time, the predetermined replacement time of the sanitary napkin is calculated. In the suggestion information generation and presentation process, suggestion information 34 containing a message prompting the replacement of sanitary products is generated at a time corresponding to the predetermined replacement time, and the suggestion information 34 is presented to the user. According to the above structure, the message prompting the replacement of sanitary napkins can be notified to the user in real time.

[0093] [Variation Example]

[0094] The above describes one embodiment of the present disclosure, but the present disclosure is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the above embodiment can be modified as shown below.

[0095] Generally, during a menstrual period (e.g., 7 to 8 days), the amount of menstrual blood is not fixed each day; there are days with particularly heavy bleeding (e.g., the second and third days) and days with relatively light bleeding. Therefore, in the actual usage acquisition processing performed by the actual usage acquisition unit 21 and the characteristic acquisition processing performed by the characteristic acquisition unit 23 (in this embodiment, it also includes the absorption amount acquisition processing performed by the absorption amount acquisition unit 22), the user's menstrual blood volume 33 (menstrual blood-related characteristics) for each unit period (e.g., periods divided into days) constituting a user's past menstrual period can be acquired by performing each processing separately for each unit period constituting the user's past menstrual period. That is, the user's menstrual blood volume 33 can also be acquired for each combination of usage scenario and unit period (the Xth day of the menstrual period). Furthermore, in the proposal information generation processing, proposal information 34 can be generated based on the user's menstrual blood volume 33 acquired for the unit period corresponding to the proposal target period proposed to the user. For example, if the suggested target period is "day X of a certain menstrual period", the unit period corresponding to the suggested target period is "day X of a past menstrual period in which actual usage 31 was obtained". Based on the above structure, more accurate suggestion information can be provided to users based on the menstrual flow characteristics of a menstrual period as described above.

[0096] Furthermore, the information related to the state of the sanitary napkin after use, included in the actual usage situation 31, may also include information related to whether menstrual blood has leaked from the sanitary napkin. For example, when the user inputs the actual usage situation 31, the user can input whether there is menstrual blood leakage, thereby the actual usage situation acquisition unit 21 can acquire information related to whether there is menstrual blood leakage. In addition, during the characteristic acquisition processing performed by the characteristic acquisition unit 23, if menstrual blood leakage exists, the user's menstrual blood volume 33 (a characteristic related to the user's menstrual blood) can be corrected based on the menstrual blood leakage. For example, the characteristic acquisition unit 23 can also calculate the menstrual blood volume 33 per unit time when there is menstrual blood leakage by "absorbency 32 × leakage coefficient ÷ usage time". Here, the leakage coefficient is a coefficient used to correct the menstrual blood volume based on the amount of menstrual blood leakage, and is a number greater than 1 (e.g., "1.2"). The leakage coefficient can also be determined based on the type of sanitary napkin, the state of leakage (leakage amount, leakage location, etc.). In this case, the information related to the state of the sanitary napkin after use includes information related to whether or not there is menstrual bleeding, and also includes information related to the state of menstrual bleeding. For example, a table containing values ​​(leakage coefficients) corresponding to combinations of sanitary napkin type and leakage state can be pre-stored in the storage unit 3. In this case, the feature acquisition unit 23 can determine the leakage coefficient by referring to this table information. According to the above structure, the user's menstrual flow 33 can be obtained with greater accuracy based on whether or not there is menstrual bleeding. As a result, more accurate suggestion information 34 can be provided to the user.

[0097] Furthermore, in the above embodiments, "sanitary napkins," a type of menstrual product, were described as an example of absorbent articles, but absorbent articles can also be other items such as panty liners, diapers, and tampons. Additionally, sanitary napkins can be either panty-type sanitary napkins or types of sanitary napkins that are worn directly against the user's body. Furthermore, in the above embodiments, "menstrual blood," which is discharged from the vagina during menstruation, was described as an example of excrement, but excrement can also be the user's urine, vaginal discharge, etc. Furthermore, when the above embodiments are applied to absorbent articles that target excrement other than menstrual blood (such as urine, vaginal discharge, etc.), it is proposed that the target period (i.e., the period during which the absorbent article can be used) is not limited to the menstrual period.

[0098] In addition, Figure 4 The example of the basic state of the sanitary napkin shown only illustrates the absorbency corresponding to two usage scenarios ("awake (mainly sitting)" and "sleeping"). However, the basic information of the sanitary napkin can also include information on the absorbency corresponding to other usage scenarios (e.g., "awake (mainly standing)", "awake (mainly walking or other movement)"). Alternatively, the absorbency corresponding to one usage scenario (e.g., "awake (mainly sitting)") can be multiplied by a predetermined coefficient (e.g., "1.2") and set as the absorbency corresponding to other usage scenarios (e.g., "awake (mainly standing)"). In this case, it is not necessary to prepare the basic information of the sanitary napkin corresponding to all usage scenarios; only the basic information of the sanitary napkin for the baseline usage scenario and the coefficient for each usage scenario are needed.

[0099] Additionally, the suggestion information 34 includes the information exemplified in the above embodiments, and also includes other arbitrary suggestion information (e.g., "When concerned about the length of sanitary napkins, we recommend the daytime thick type 210mm.").

[0100] Furthermore, while the above embodiment exemplifies a method where the user terminal 1 storing program P executes all processes independently, the aforementioned menstrual management assistance service (i.e., actual usage acquisition processing, absorption acquisition processing, feature acquisition processing, suggestion information generation processing, presentation processing, and notification processing) can also be executed by a server device configured to communicate with the user's terminal. For example, when the menstrual management assistance service is provided as a web application, program P can be installed on a server device (computer) used to enable the web application to operate, causing the server device to execute the aforementioned processes. Additionally, the menstrual management assistance service can be executed collaboratively by multiple computers (e.g., user terminal 1 and one or more server devices). In this case, program P can consist of a first program stored (installed) in user terminal 1 and a second program stored (installed) in a device other than user terminal 1 (e.g., a server device configured to communicate with user terminal 1). The same applies to information processing systems. That is, the information processing system can be composed of a single computer (e.g., a user terminal or a server device) or multiple computers (e.g., a user terminal and one or more server devices).

[0101] Alternatively, program P can also be stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium. That is, program P can also be provided to a computer using a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing executable program P. Examples of non-transitory computer-readable media (computer-readable storage media) include magnetic recording media (e.g., floppy disks, magnetic tapes, hard disks), CD-ROMs, DVDs, etc. Alternatively, program P can also be provided to a computer via a communication network such as an electrical communication line.

[0102] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0103] 1: User terminal (computer, information processing system); 2: Control unit; 3: Storage unit; 13: Auxiliary storage device (computer-readable storage medium); 21: Actual usage acquisition unit; 22: Absorption volume acquisition unit; 23: Characteristic acquisition unit; 24: Suggestion information generation unit; 25: Presentation unit; 26: Notification unit; 31: Actual usage; 32: Absorption volume; 33: Menstrual flow (characteristics related to excrement); 34: Suggestion information; 35: User information; P: Program (information processing program).

Claims

1. A computer-readable storage medium storing an information processing program as a computer program. The information processing program causes the computer to perform the following processes: Actual utilization status acquisition and processing: For multiple utilization scenarios, information is acquired regarding the types of absorbent items used by the user and the state of the absorbent items after use. The absorbent items are used to absorb at least one of the user's excrement, including urine, vaginal discharge, and menstrual blood. The feature acquisition process acquires features related to the user's excrement for each of the multiple utilization scenarios based on their actual utilization status. The proposal information generation process generates proposal information related to the use of the absorbent article corresponding to each of the utilization scenarios, based on the characteristics of each utilization scenario. as well as The presentation process involves presenting the suggestion information to the user. The excrement includes the menstrual blood. In the actual usage acquisition process and the characteristic acquisition process, the actual usage acquisition process and the characteristic acquisition process are performed separately for multiple unit periods constituting the user's past menstrual period, thereby acquiring the characteristics for each unit period. In the proposal information generation process, the proposal information is generated based on the characteristics obtained during the unit period corresponding to the proposal object proposed to the user.

2. The computer-readable storage medium according to claim 1, characterized in that, The multiple utilization scenarios include at least the utilization scenarios corresponding to the multiple states obtained by subdividing the user's waking state.

3. The computer-readable storage medium according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, In the actual usage data acquisition process, the actual usage data input by the user is acquired. The computer also performs notification processing, in which, based on pre-registered user information including the user's age, a transition period for characteristics related to the user's menstrual cycle is determined, and at a time corresponding to the transition period, a message is sent to the user prompting an update on the actual usage status of each of the multiple usage scenarios.

4. The computer-readable storage medium according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The computer further performs absorption amount acquisition processing for each of the multiple utilization scenarios. In the absorption amount acquisition processing, the amount of excrement absorbed by the absorbent item is obtained based on a combination of the utilization scenario, the type of absorbent item, and the state of the absorbent item after use. The actual utilization information includes information related to the duration of use of the absorbent article. In the characteristic acquisition process, the amount of excrement per unit time calculated based on the absorption amount and the usage period is obtained as the characteristic.

5. The computer-readable storage medium according to claim 3, characterized in that, The computer further performs absorption amount acquisition processing for each of the multiple utilization scenarios. In the absorption amount acquisition processing, the amount of excrement absorbed by the absorbent item is obtained based on a combination of the utilization scenario, the type of absorbent item, and the state of the absorbent item after use. The actual utilization information includes information related to the duration of use of the absorbent article. In the characteristic acquisition process, the amount of excrement per unit time calculated based on the absorption amount and the usage period is obtained as the characteristic.

6. The computer-readable storage medium according to claim 4, characterized in that, Information relating to the post-use state of the absorbent article includes information regarding whether excrement has leaked from the absorbent article. In the characteristic acquisition process, if leakage of the excrement is present, the characteristic is corrected based on the leakage of the excrement.

7. The computer-readable storage medium according to claim 5, characterized in that, Information relating to the post-use state of the absorbent article includes information regarding whether excrement has leaked from the absorbent article. In the characteristic acquisition process, if leakage of the excrement is present, the characteristic is corrected based on the leakage of the excrement.

8. The computer-readable storage medium according to claim 4, characterized in that, In the proposal information generation process. Specific usage scenarios and planned usage periods are obtained as input information. Based on the characteristics corresponding to the specific use scenario, the absorption performance of the absorbent article required for use in the specific use scenario during the predetermined period is calculated. The proposal information is generated based on the absorption performance.

9. The computer-readable storage medium according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that, In the proposal information generation process. Specific usage scenarios and planned usage periods are obtained as input information. Based on the characteristics corresponding to the specific use scenario, the absorption performance of the absorbent article required for use in the specific use scenario during the predetermined period is calculated. The proposal information is generated based on the absorption performance.

10. The computer-readable storage medium according to claim 8, characterized in that, In the proposal information generation process, proposal information is generated that includes information indicating an absorbent article that satisfies the absorption performance.

11. The computer-readable storage medium according to claim 9, characterized in that, In the proposal information generation process, proposal information is generated that includes information indicating an absorbent article that satisfies the absorption performance.

12. The computer-readable storage medium according to claim 8, characterized in that, In the proposal information generation process, proposal information containing information related to the timing of replacing absorbent items is generated based on the absorbency and pre-registered information indicating the absorbent items owned by the user.

13. The computer-readable storage medium according to claim 9, characterized in that, In the proposal information generation process, proposal information containing information related to the timing of replacing absorbent items is generated based on the absorbency and pre-registered information indicating the absorbent items owned by the user.

14. The computer-readable storage medium according to claim 4, characterized in that, In the proposal information generation process. The specific types of absorbent items and their specific uses are used as input information. Based on the absorption performance and characteristics of the specific absorbent item corresponding to the specific application scenario, the usable time for continuous use of the specific absorbent item is calculated. Generate the proposal information containing the available time.

15. The computer-readable storage medium according to claim 5, characterized in that, In the proposal information generation process. The specific types of absorbent items and their specific uses are used as input information. Based on the absorption performance and characteristics of the specific absorbent item corresponding to the specific application scenario, the usable time for continuous use of the specific absorbent item is calculated. Generate the proposal information containing the available time.

16. The computer-readable storage medium according to claim 4, characterized in that, In the proposal information generation process. The user obtains the type of absorbent item they are wearing, the specific usage scenario, and the time they are wearing it as input information. Based on the absorption performance and characteristics of the specific absorbent item corresponding to the specific application scenario, the usable time for continuous use of the specific absorbent item is calculated. Based on the wearing time and the usable time, the predetermined replacement time for the absorbent material is calculated. In the proposal information generation process and the presentation process, at a timing corresponding to the predetermined replacement time, the proposal information containing a message prompting the replacement of the absorbent item is generated, and the proposal information is presented to the user.

17. The computer-readable storage medium according to claim 5, characterized in that, In the proposal information generation process. The user obtains the type of absorbent item they are wearing, the specific usage scenario, and the time they are wearing it as input information. Based on the absorption performance and characteristics of the specific absorbent item corresponding to the specific application scenario, the usable time for continuous use of the specific absorbent item is calculated. Based on the wearing time and the usable time, the predetermined replacement time for the absorbent material is calculated. In the proposal information generation process and the presentation process, at a timing corresponding to the predetermined replacement time, the proposal information containing a message prompting the replacement of the absorbent item is generated, and the proposal information is presented to the user.

18. An information processing method, executed by a computer, the information processing method comprising the following steps: The actual utilization status acquisition step involves acquiring information on the types of absorbent items used by the user and the state of the absorbent items after use for multiple utilization scenarios. The absorbent items are used to absorb at least one of the user's excrement, including urine, vaginal discharge, and menstrual blood. The feature acquisition step involves acquiring features related to the user's excrement for each of the multiple utilization scenarios based on their actual utilization status. The proposal information generation step generates proposal information related to the use of the absorbent article corresponding to each of the usage scenarios, based on the characteristics of each usage scenario. as well as The presentation step involves presenting the proposal information to the user. The excrement includes the menstrual blood. In the actual usage acquisition step and the characteristic acquisition step, the actual usage acquisition step and the characteristic acquisition step are performed separately for each of the multiple unit periods constituting the user's past menstrual period, thereby acquiring the characteristics for each of the unit periods. In the proposal information generation step, the proposal information is generated based on the characteristics obtained during the unit period corresponding to the proposal object proposed to the user.

19. An information processing system, comprising: The actual usage acquisition unit acquires actual usage information for multiple usage scenarios, including the types of absorbent items used by the user and information related to the state of the absorbent items after use. The absorbent items are used to absorb at least one of the user's excrement, including urine, vaginal discharge, and menstrual blood. The feature acquisition unit acquires features related to the user's excrement for each of the multiple usage scenarios based on the actual usage situation of each scenario. The proposal information generation unit generates proposal information related to the use of the absorbent article corresponding to each of the usage scenarios based on the characteristics of each usage scenario. as well as The presentation unit presents the suggestion information to the user. The excrement includes the menstrual blood. The actual usage acquisition unit and the characteristic acquisition unit process are performed separately for each of the multiple unit periods constituting a user's past menstrual period, thereby acquiring the characteristics of each unit period. The proposal information generation unit generates the proposal information based on the characteristics obtained during the unit period corresponding to the period during which a proposal is proposed to the user.

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