Health promotion system and health promotion method

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a health promotion system and a health promotion method. A health promotion system using a computer. Provided are: a moving mechanism that moves in accordance with an operation by a person; a control section that controls the moving mechanism; a determination information acquisition unit that acquires determination information for determining the person who operates the moving mechanism; and a movement detection unit that detects the movement of the person. The control section determines whether or not the movement detected by the movement detection unit satisfies a health promotion movement that is decided in advance for the person determined by the determination information, and causes the moving mechanism to move in accordance with the operation by the person only in a case where the detected movement satisfies the health promotion movement.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a health promotion system and a health promotion method. BACKGROUND

[0002] In Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2010-140119, a system is disclosed that analyzes a user's physical information and determines the user's intention or state, and causes a robot to perform a predetermined action corresponding to the user's intention or state. According to the action of the robot, the user autonomously activates the maintenance of motor function, the activity of mind and body, and realizes nursing prevention. SUMMARY

[0003] In the system disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2010-140119, only exercise is simply recommended, and the effect of providing an exercise motivation to the user is low, so there is a concern that the user does not exercise. That is, the system disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2010-140119 has a problem that the health promotion effect is not good.

[0004] The present disclosure was completed in view of such circumstances, and provides a health promotion system and a health promotion method that achieve a good health promotion effect.

[0005] A health promotion system according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a health promotion system using a computer, and includes:

[0006] an action mechanism that performs an action according to a person's operation;

[0007] a control section that controls the action mechanism;

[0008] a determination information acquisition unit that acquires determination information for determining the person who operates the action mechanism; and

[0009] an action detection unit that detects the person's action,

[0010] the control section

[0011] determines whether the action detected by the action detection unit satisfies a health promotion action that is decided in advance for the person determined by the determination information,

[0012] and causes the action mechanism to act according to the person's operation only in a case where the detected action satisfies the health promotion action.

[0013] Further, a health promotion method according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a health promotion method using a computer, and includes:

[0014] a step of acquiring determination information for determining a person who operates an action mechanism;

[0015] a step of detecting the person's action; and

[0016] determining whether the detected motion satisfies a health promotion motion that is predetermined for the person determined by the determination information,

[0017] causing the motion mechanism to operate in accordance with the operation of the person only in a case where the detected motion satisfies the health promotion motion.

[0018] As described above, in one aspect of the present disclosure, it is determined whether a motion of a person who operates a motion mechanism satisfies a health promotion motion that is predetermined for the person, and the motion mechanism is caused to operate in accordance with the operation of the person only in a case where the motion of the person satisfies the health promotion motion. Thus, the health promotion motion is performed every time the person operates the motion mechanism, and an excellent health promotion effect is obtained.

[0019] The motion detection unit can be a camera, and the health promotion motion can be an exercise. An excellent health promotion effect is obtained by the exercise.

[0020] Alternatively, the motion detection unit can be a microphone, and the health promotion motion can be a vocalization. An excellent health promotion effect is obtained by the vocalization.

[0021] The motion mechanism can be a lock mechanism, and the control section can release a locked state by the lock mechanism only in a case where the motion of the person satisfies the health promotion motion. Thus, the health promotion motion is performed every time the person releases the locked state by the lock mechanism, and an excellent health promotion effect is obtained.

[0022] The person can be able to select whether to perform the health promotion motion, and the control section can cause the motion mechanism to operate without determining whether the health promotion motion is satisfied in a case where the health promotion motion is selected not to be performed. In an emergency situation such as a disaster, the health promotion motion is not performed, and the motion mechanism is caused to operate promptly.

[0023] According to the present disclosure, a health promotion system and a health promotion method that obtain an excellent health promotion effect can be provided.

[0024] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will be more fully understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which are to be considered illustrative only, and not in a limiting sense. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating a health promotion system according to a first embodiment.

[0026] Figure 2 is a flowchart illustrating a health promotion method according to the first embodiment. is a block diagram illustrating a health promotion system according to a first embodiment.

[0027] Figure 3 is a flowchart showing a health promotion method according to the second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] Hereinafter, specific embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In each drawing, the same or corresponding elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and repeated description will be omitted as necessary for the sake of clear description.

[0029] (First Embodiment)

[0030] <Structure of Health Promotion System>

[0031] First, a health promotion system according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 1 Figure 1 is a block diagram showing a health promotion system according to the first embodiment. As shown in Figure 1 , the health promotion system according to the present embodiment is provided with an action mechanism 10, a determination information acquisition unit 20, an action detection unit 30, and a control section 100.

[0032] The health promotion system (i.e., the action mechanism 10, the determination information acquisition unit 20, the action detection unit 30, and the control section 100) can be constituted by one device in its entirety, or can be constituted by two or more devices.

[0033] The action mechanism 10 is wirelessly or wiredly connected to the control section 100 which is a computer, and is electronically controlled by the control section 100, and acts in accordance with a human operation. The action mechanism 10 is electronically controlled by the control section 100, and is not limited as long as it acts in accordance with a human operation, and is, for example, a lock mechanism which is released from a locked state in accordance with a human operation. The lock mechanism includes not only a physically lockable lock mechanism which is electronically controllable and is provided to various doors and the like, but also an electronically lockable lock mechanism for preventing improper use in electronic devices such as smartphones, PCs (Personal Computers), and the like.

[0034] The determination information acquisition unit 20 is an electronic device which is wirelessly or wiredly connected to the control section 100, and acquires determination information of a person who operates the action mechanism 10. The determination information acquisition unit 20 is not limited, and is, for example, a sensor, a camera, and the like for performing biometric authentication such as fingerprint authentication, vein authentication, iris authentication, face authentication, and the like. In addition, the determination information acquisition unit 20 can be a reader which reads an IC (Integrated Circuit) card and the like for self-confirmation. Furthermore, the determination information acquisition unit 20 can be an input device such as a touch panel, a keyboard, and the like for inputting a password and the like for self-confirmation.

[0035] ​The motion detection unit 30 is an electronic device that is wirelessly or wiredly connected to the control unit 100 and detects the movements of a person operating the motion mechanism 10. The motion detection unit 30 is not limited in any way; for example, it could be a camera that detects the movement of the person. Alternatively, the motion detection unit 30 could also be a microphone that detects the sound emitted by the person as part of their movement.

[0036] Furthermore, it can be determined that the information acquisition unit 20 also functions as the motion detection unit 30. For example, it can also be determined that the information acquisition unit 20 and the motion detection unit 30 are the same camera.

[0037] like Figure 1 As shown, the control unit 100 can be wirelessly or wiredly connected to the motion mechanism 10, the determination information acquisition unit 20, and the motion detection unit 30.

[0038] The control unit 100 controls the motion mechanism 10 based on the determination information obtained by the determination information acquisition unit 20 and the motion detected by the motion detection unit 30. More specifically, the control unit 100 determines whether the motion detected by the motion detection unit 30 satisfies a health-enhancing motion predetermined for a person identified by the determination information obtained by the determination information acquisition unit 20. Furthermore, the control unit 100 activates the motion mechanism 10 only if the detected motion satisfies the health-enhancing motion, based on the person's operation.

[0039] like Figure 1 As shown, the control unit 100 includes, as hardware, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103, and I / O (Input / Output) 104. That is, the control unit 100 functions as a computer, performing various processes according to various control programs, etc.

[0040] CPU101 is, for example, an arithmetic unit that performs control processing and arithmetic processing.

[0041] ROM102 is, for example, a storage unit that stores control programs and arithmetic programs executed by CPU101.

[0042] RAM 103 is a storage unit for temporarily storing processed data, etc. For example, in RAM 103, specific information about a person is stored in association with that person's health-improving actions.

[0043] I / O104 is an input / output device that receives data and signals from the outside and outputs data and signals to the outside.

[0044] Here, as to the health promotion action, as long as it is an action for promoting health, it is not limited, and there are, for example, exercises such as sprinting, muscle training, step-ups, running, jumping, dancing, and the like. The health promotion action is not limited to exercises that move the body, and can also be a vocalization in a state where the body is stationary. For example, as the health promotion action for the person, the content and the number of times of the action (for example, 10 times of flexion and extension exercises, and the like) are decided.

[0045] As described above, the control section 100 determines whether the action detected by the action detection section 30 satisfies the health promotion action that is decided in advance for the person determined by the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition section 20. The control section 100 determines whether the health promotion action decided in advance is satisfied, for example, in accordance with the posture of the exercise, the number of times, the volume of the vocalization, the number of times, and the like.

[0046] Further, the control section 100 causes the action mechanism 10 to act in accordance with the operation of the person only in a case where the detected action satisfies the health promotion action.

[0047] That is, when the person operates the action mechanism 10, the action mechanism 10 cannot be caused to act if the health promotion action decided in advance for the person is not performed. Therefore, the health promotion action is performed every time the person operates the action mechanism 10, and an excellent health promotion effect is obtained.

[0048] As one example, the health promotion system according to the present embodiment is constituted by one smartphone. The action mechanism 10 is, for example, a lock mechanism of the smartphone. The determination information acquisition section 20 is, for example, a sensor, a camera, and the like that are built in the smartphone in order to perform fingerprint authentication, face authentication, and the like. The action detection section 30 is, for example, a camera, a microphone, and the like that are built in the smartphone.

[0049] Further, the determination information acquisition section 20 and the action detection section 30 can also be the same camera.

[0050] In a case where the owner of the smartphone wants to release the locked state with the lock mechanism, the control section 100 built in the smartphone determines the self by the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition section 20. Further, the control section 100 determines whether the action of the self detected by the action detection section 30 satisfies the health promotion action decided in advance for the self, and releases the locked state with the lock mechanism only in a case where the detected action satisfies the health promotion action. Therefore, every time the owner himself wants to release the locked state of the smartphone with the lock mechanism, the self performs the health promotion action, and an excellent health promotion effect is obtained.

[0051] As other examples, the health promotion system according to the present embodiment is configured of a plurality of devices. The action mechanism 10 is, for example, a lock mechanism of a door. The determination information acquisition unit 20 is, for example, a reader that reads an IC card for personal identification or the like. The action detection unit 30 is, for example, a camera disposed in the vicinity of the door.

[0052] In a case where a person wants to release the locked state of the door using the lock mechanism, the control section 100 determines the person by the determination information acquired by the reader that is the determination information acquisition unit 20. Also, the control section 100 determines whether the action of the person detected by the action detection unit 30 satisfies the health promotion action decided in advance for the person, and releases the locked state of the door using the lock mechanism only in a case where the detected action satisfies the health promotion action. Thus, every time a person wants to unlock the door, the person performs the health promotion action, and excellent health promotion effects are obtained.

[0053] As described above, in the health promotion system according to the present embodiment, the control section 100 determines whether the action detected by the action detection unit 30 satisfies the health promotion action decided in advance for the person determined by the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition unit 20. Also, the control section 100 causes the action mechanism 10 to act in accordance with the operation of the person only in a case where the detected action satisfies the health promotion action.

[0054] That is, if the person who operates the action mechanism 10 does not perform the health promotion action decided in advance for the person, the action mechanism 10 cannot be caused to act.

[0055] Thus, in the health promotion system according to the present embodiment, the health promotion action is performed every time the person operates the action mechanism 10, and excellent health promotion effects are obtained.

[0056] <Health promotion method>

[0057] Next, in addition to Figure 1 , the health promotion method according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 2 . Figure 2 is a flowchart showing the health promotion method according to the first embodiment.

[0058] First, as shown in Figure 2 , the determination information acquisition unit 20 acquires determination information for determining a person who operates the action mechanism 10 (step ST1). Also, the person is determined in accordance with the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition unit 20.

[0059] Next, as shown in Figure 2 , the action detection unit 30 detects the action of the person (step ST2).

[0060] Next, as shown inFigure 2 determines whether or not the action of the person detected by the action detecting unit 30 satisfies the health promotion action decided in advance for the person (step ST3). Here, for example, the health promotion action of the person is stored in association with the person's identification information in the storage section (for example, the RAM 103 of the control section 100) of the health promotion system 1. Figure 1 determines whether or not the action of the person detected by the action detecting unit 30 satisfies the health promotion action decided in advance for the person (step ST3). Here, for example, the health promotion action of the person is stored in association with the person's identification information in the storage section (for example, the RAM 103 of the control section 100) of the health promotion system 1.

[0061] In the case where the detected action of the person satisfies the health promotion action of the person (step ST3 "Yes"), the control section 100 causes the action mechanism 10 to act in accordance with the operation of the person (step ST4).

[0062] On the other hand, in the case where the detected action of the person does not satisfy the health promotion action of the person (step ST3 "No"), the control section 100 does not cause the action mechanism 10 to act, and returns to step ST2. That is, the control section 100 does not cause the action mechanism 10 to act until the detected action of the person satisfies the health promotion action of the person. In other words, the control section 100 causes the action mechanism 10 to act in accordance with the operation of the person only in the case where the detected action of the person satisfies the health promotion action of the person.

[0063] As explained above, in the health promotion method according to the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the action of the person operating the action mechanism 10 satisfies the health promotion action decided in advance for the person. Moreover, the action mechanism 10 is caused to act only in the case where the action of the person satisfies the health promotion action.

[0064] That is, if the person operating the action mechanism 10 does not perform the health promotion action decided in advance for the person, the action mechanism 10 cannot be caused to act.

[0065] Therefore, in the health promotion method according to the present embodiment, the health promotion action is performed every time the person operates the action mechanism 10, and an excellent health promotion effect is obtained.

[0066] (2nd Embodiment)

[0067] Next, a health promotion system and a health promotion method according to a 2nd embodiment will be explained with reference to Figure 3 Figure 3 is a flowchart showing a health promotion method according to the 2nd embodiment. Here, Figure 3 steps ST1 to ST4 shown in Figure 2 steps ST1 to ST4 shown in

[0068] In the health promotion system according to the 2nd embodiment, the person operating the action mechanism 10 can select whether or not to perform the health promotion action.

[0069] Therefore, as​Figure 3 As shown, after the determination information acquisition unit 20 acquires the determination information for determining the person operating the action mechanism 10 (step ST1), the person selects whether to perform the health promotion action (step ST21).

[0070] In a case where the person selects to perform the health promotion action (step ST21 "Yes"), the control section 100 performs steps ST2 to ST4. Figure 2 Similarly, steps ST2 to ST4 are performed.

[0071] On the other hand, in a case where the person selects not to perform the health promotion action (step ST21 "No"), the control section 100 does not perform steps ST2 and ST3, and causes the action mechanism 10 to act in accordance with the operation of the person (step ST4).

[0072] As described above, in the health promotion method according to the present embodiment, the person operating the action mechanism 10 can select whether to perform the health promotion action.

[0073] Generally, the person operating the action mechanism 10 selects to perform the health promotion action, and thus, similarly to the health promotion method according to the first embodiment, an excellent health promotion effect is obtained.

[0074] On the other hand, for example, in a case where the action mechanism 10 is a lock mechanism of a door or a smartphone, in an emergency such as a disaster, by selecting not to perform the health promotion action, it is possible to quickly release the locked state by the lock mechanism.

[0075] Other structures are the same as those of the first embodiment, and thus, the description thereof is omitted.

[0076] In the above example, the program includes a command group (or software code) for causing a computer to perform one or more functions described in the embodiments when the program is read into the computer. The program can also be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium or a tangible storage medium. Not limited thereto, as an example, the computer-readable medium or the tangible storage medium includes a random access memory (RAM), a read only memory (ROM), a flash memory, a solid state drive (SSD) or other memory technology, a CD-ROM, a digital versatile disc (DVD), a Blu-ray (registered trademark) disc or other optical disc storage device, a magnetic cassette, a magnetic tape, a magnetic disk storage device or other magnetic storage device. The program can also be transmitted through a transitory computer-readable medium or a communication medium. Not limited thereto, as an example, the transitory computer-readable medium or the communication medium includes an electrical, optical, acoustic, or other form of transmission signal.

[0077] From the disclosure thus described, it will be obvious that embodiments of the disclosure can vary in a multitude of ways. Such changes and modifications are not to be considered as a departure from the spirit and scope of the disclosure, and all such modifications as would be obvious to one skilled in the art are intended to be included within the scope of the following claims.

Claims

1. A health improvement system using a computer, comprising: A motion mechanism that performs actions based on human input; The control unit controls the aforementioned action mechanism; The information acquisition unit acquires determination information for determining the person operating the action mechanism; and The motion detection unit detects the person's movements. The control unit Determine whether the action detected by the action detection unit satisfies the health-enhancing action predetermined for the person identified by the determination information. The motion mechanism is activated only if the detected action satisfies the health-enhancing action, based on the person's operation. in, The motion detection unit is a microphone, and the health-enhancing motion is vocalization while the body is at rest.

2. The health enhancement system according to claim 1, wherein, The aforementioned action mechanism is a locking mechanism. The control unit releases the locking state using the locking mechanism only when the person's actions satisfy the health-enhancing actions.

3. The health enhancement system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The person can choose whether or not to perform the health-enhancing actions. If the health-enhancing action is not performed, the control unit will not determine whether the health-enhancing action is satisfied and will activate the action mechanism.

4. A health improvement method using a computer, comprising: The steps to obtain specific information about the person used to determine the operating mechanism; The steps for detecting the person's actions; and The step of determining whether the detected action meets the health-promoting action predetermined for the person identified by the determination information. The motion mechanism is activated only if the detected action satisfies the health-enhancing action, based on the person's operation. in, The motion detection unit is a microphone, and the health-enhancing motion is vocalization while the body is at rest.

5. The health-enhancing method according to claim 4, wherein, The aforementioned action mechanism is a locking mechanism. The locking state using the locking mechanism is released only if the person's actions satisfy the health-enhancing action.

6. The health-enhancing method according to claim 4 or 5, wherein, The person can choose whether or not to perform the health-enhancing actions. If the person chooses not to perform the health-enhancing action, the action mechanism is activated without determining whether the health-enhancing action is satisfied.

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