Information processing method, information processing device and storage medium

Abstract

The invention relates to an information processing method, an information processing device and a storage medium. Collecting companion animal information related to a companion animal, feeder information related to a feeder raising the companion animal and related to raising of the companion animal, and environment information related to an environment in which the feeder raises the companion animal; an estimation step for estimating the physical state and mental state of the companion animal on the basis of the companion animal information, the feeder information, and the environment information collected by the collection step; and a providing step of providing the feeder with information corresponding to the physical state and mental state estimated by the estimating step. The purpose of the present invention is to enable a feeder to grasp the physical state and mental state of a companion animal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to an information processing method, an information processing device and a storage medium. Background Art

[0002] A technology is known for providing an environment in which a companion animal can live comfortably. As an example of such technology, a technology is known for determining whether an animal exists in a space based on information about a space in which an electronic device is arranged, and determining the control content of the electronic device according to the state of the animal determined to exist.

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2020-092714 Summary of the invention

[0004] However, in the above-mentioned conventional techniques, it is sometimes impossible to guarantee that the owner can grasp the physical and mental state of the companion animal.

[0005] For example, in the above-mentioned conventional technologies, the control content of the electronic device is determined only according to the state of the animal, and sometimes it is impossible to assert that the owner can grasp the physical and mental state of the companion animal.

[0006] The present application is completed in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to enable breeders to understand the physical and mental states of companion animals.

[0007] The information processing method involved in the present application includes: a collection step of collecting companion animal information related to a companion animal, keeper information related to a keeper who raises the companion animal and is related to the raising of the companion animal, and environmental information related to the environment in which the keeper raises the companion animal; an inference step of inferring the physical state and mental state of the companion animal based on the companion animal information, keeper information and environmental information collected by the collection step; and a providing step of providing the keeper with information corresponding to the physical state and mental state inferred by the inference step.

[0008] According to one aspect of the embodiment, it is possible for a breeder to understand the physical and mental state of a companion animal. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing an example of information processing according to an embodiment.

[0010] Figure 2 This is a diagram (part 1) showing an example of a screen of the keeper terminal 100 according to the embodiment.

[0011] Figure 3 This is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of the screen of the keeper terminal 100 according to the embodiment.

[0012] Figure 4 This is a diagram (part 3) showing an example of the screen of the keeper terminal 100 according to the embodiment.

[0013] Figure 5 This is a diagram (part 4) showing an example of the screen of the keeper terminal 100 according to the embodiment.

[0014] Figure 6 This is a diagram (part 5) showing an example of the screen of the keeper terminal 100 according to the embodiment.

[0015] Figure 7 It is a diagram showing a configuration example of the information processing device 10 according to the embodiment.

[0016] Figure 8 It is a diagram showing an example of the breeding information database 31 according to the embodiment.

[0017] Fig. 9 It is a diagram showing an example of the provided information database 32 according to the embodiment.

[0018] Fig.10 This is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of information processing executed by the information processing device 10 according to the embodiment.

[0019] Fig.11 This is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration.

[0020] Explanation of symbols

[0021] 1 Information Processing System

[0022] 10 Information processing device

[0023] 20 Ministry of Communications

[0024] 30 Storage

[0025] 31 Feeding Information Database

[0026] 32 Provide information database

[0027] 40 Control Department

[0028] 41 Collection Department

[0029] 42 Presumption

[0030] 43 Provide Department

[0031] 100 Breeder Terminal DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] At least the following matters can be clarified from the description in this specification and the drawings.

[0033] The first method includes: a collecting step of collecting companion animal information related to the companion animal, keeper information related to the keeper who keeps the companion animal and related to the keeping of the companion animal, and environmental information related to the environment in which the keeper keeps the companion animal; an estimating step of estimating the physical state and mental state of the companion animal based on the companion animal information, keeper information and environmental information collected by the collecting step; and a providing step of providing the keeper with information corresponding to the physical state and mental state estimated by the estimating step.

[0034] At present, the number of people who start raising companion animals for the first time is gradually increasing. On the other hand, there are cases where breeders do not understand how to raise companion animals (pets, etc.). For example, there are the following cases: In SNS (Social Networking Service), there is a lot of wrong information about how to raise companion animals, or different information depending on the type of companion animals (for example, information about whether it is a cat or a dog, and cat breed, dog breed), etc., and breeders regard it as correct information and raise them incorrectly. The number of breeders who use incorrect raising methods has increased relatively, causing unnecessary burdens on companion animals, harming their physical and mental health, and making companion animals miserable.

[0035] In addition, in the past, as an example of a technology for providing a companion animal with a comfortable living environment, a technology is known that determines whether an animal exists in a space based on information about a space where an electronic device is placed, and determines the control content of the electronic device according to the state of the animal determined to exist. However, in this technology, it is sometimes impossible to assert that the owner can understand the physical and mental state of the companion animal.

[0036] Thus, according to the first method, for example, the following information can be provided to the owner: information corresponding to the physical state and mental state of the companion animal inferred based on information related to the breeding of the companion animal, such as companion animal information related to the companion animal, owner information related to the breeding of the companion animal, and environmental information related to the environment in which the companion animal is raised, etc. Thus, the owner can understand the physical state and mental state of the companion animal (that is, can understand whether the companion animal is being properly raised).

[0037] Furthermore, according to the first method, for example, not only information for improving the physical condition of the companion animal can be provided to the owner, but also information for improving the mental condition can be provided. Thus, for example, when it is presumed that the companion animal has diarrhea or a disease, etc., it is possible not only to improve the physical condition by giving advice such as feeding appropriate feed to solve the problem, but also when the companion animal has diarrhea or a disease, etc., due to the accumulation of stress due to less contact, communication or walking with the owner, it is possible to promote the improvement of the mental state by providing information for relieving stress to solve the problem. Therefore, compared with the case of only improving the physical condition of the companion animal, the companion animal's problem can be dealt with more effectively.

[0038] Furthermore, a second aspect is, in the first aspect, providing information indicating a proposal for behavior related to raising the companion animal based on the physical state and mental state of the companion animal.

[0039] According to the second aspect, for example, when the physical or mental state of a companion animal is poor, in other words, when the owner adopts an incorrect feeding method, a correct feeding plan can be proposed, thereby helping to feed the companion animal.

[0040] In addition, a third aspect is that in the first aspect or the second aspect, information selected based on the physical state and mental state of the companion animal is provided, and the information is provided by a person having professional knowledge related to raising companion animals.

[0041] According to the third aspect, for example, breeding advice given by an expert in breeding companion animals can be provided to the breeder, thereby helping the breeding of companion animals.

[0042] Furthermore, a fourth aspect is, in the first to third aspects, providing information on items used to feed the companion animal based on the physical state and mental state of the companion animal.

[0043] According to the fourth aspect, for example, it is possible to propose the purchase of auxiliary products that assist in feeding the companion animal based on the physical and mental conditions of the companion animal, thereby assisting in feeding the companion animal.

[0044] In addition, a fifth aspect is, in the first to fourth aspects, providing information corresponding to at least one of the companion animal information, the owner information, and the environmental information, and the physical state and mental state of the companion animal.

[0045] According to the fifth method, for example, in addition to the physical and mental state of the companion animal, information can be provided that takes into account the companion animal's own information (for example, gender, species, age, medical history, etc.), the keeper's own information (for example, gender, age, family structure, occupation, residence, medical history, physical and mental state, etc.), the keeper's breeding-related characteristics (for example, living habits, and whether he or she teases the companion animal, etc.), and the breeding environment (for example, the size of the space for breeding the companion animal), thereby helping to raise the companion animal.

[0046] Furthermore, a sixth aspect is, in the fifth aspect, providing information corresponding to the preference of the companion animal indicated by at least one of the companion animal information, the keeper information, and the environmental information, and the physical and mental state of the companion animal.

[0047] According to the sixth aspect, for example, it is possible to propose the purchase of a product (feed) for improving the physical or mental state of a companion animal in consideration of the companion animal's preferences regarding feed, thereby helping the breeding of the companion animal.

[0048] In addition, a seventh aspect is, in any one of the first to sixth aspects, a score indicating the physical state and mental state of the companion animal is estimated, and information corresponding to the score is provided to the keeper.

[0049] According to the seventh aspect, for example, the physical and mental states of companion animals can be scored, and information corresponding to the scores can be provided to the breeder, thereby helping the breeding of companion animals.

[0050] Furthermore, an eighth aspect is the seventh aspect, wherein the score is estimated as an absolute evaluation of the physical state and mental state of the companion animal.

[0051] According to the eighth aspect, for example, the physical state and mental state of the companion animal can be scored by absolute evaluation, so that the owner can grasp the physical state and mental state of the companion animal with a fixed evaluation standard. In addition, for example, the owner can be motivated to improve the score of the physical state and mental state of the companion animal, thereby prompting the owner to improve the physical state and mental state of the companion animal.

[0052] Furthermore, a ninth aspect is the seventh aspect, wherein the score is estimated as a relative evaluation based on the physical state and mental state of the companion animal kept by the keeper and the physical state and mental state of companion animals kept by other keepers.

[0053] According to the ninth aspect, for example, a score based on a relative evaluation with other owners' companion animals can be provided, so that the position of each owner in the breeding of companion animals can be understood. In addition, for example, the owner can be motivated to improve his position among the owners, so that the owner can be encouraged to improve the physical and mental state of the companion animals.

[0054] Furthermore, a tenth aspect is, in the seventh to ninth aspects, providing information indicating the score.

[0055] According to the tenth aspect, for example, information on the scores of the physical and mental states of companion animals can be provided to the owner, so that the owner can understand the physical and mental states of the companion animals.

[0056] Furthermore, an eleventh aspect is, in any one of the seventh to tenth aspects, providing information indicating changes in the score within a preset period.

[0057] According to the eleventh aspect, for example, the owner can understand whether the companion animal's score has improved compared to before (in other words, whether the companion animal's physical or mental state has improved), and thus the owner can understand whether the companion animal is being raised correctly.

[0058] Furthermore, a twelfth mode is, in the seventh to eleventh modes, providing information indicating the ranking of the keeper based on the scores indicating the physical and mental states of the companion animals raised by the keeper and the scores indicating the physical and mental states of companion animals raised by other keepers.

[0059] According to the twelfth aspect, for example, information indicating the ranking of the keepers can be provided, so that the position of each keeper in the keeping of the companion animal can be understood.

[0060] Furthermore, a thirteenth aspect is, in the seventh to twelfth aspects, providing information indicating a suggestion for a behavior related to raising the companion animal for improving the score.

[0061] According to the thirteenth aspect, for example, it is possible to provide information on behaviors for improving scores, that is, information for improving the physical and mental states of companion animals, thereby helping to raise companion animals.

[0062] In addition, the fourteenth method is to estimate the physical state and mental state of the companion animal raised by the keeper and the raising status of the companion animal by the keeper in the first to thirteenth methods, and provide information corresponding to the physical state and mental state of the companion animal and the raising status of the companion animal.

[0063] According to the fourteenth aspect, for example, information for improving the feeding state of the companion animal by the breeder can be provided, thereby helping the breeding of the companion animal.

[0064] Furthermore, a fifteenth aspect is, in any one of the first to fourteenth aspects, the information corresponding to the physical state and mental state of the companion animal is provided in a form that the owner can post on the SNS.

[0065] According to the fifteenth aspect, for example, a keeper can post information indicating the condition of his / her companion animal on an SNS, and thus can inform others of how well the keeper himself / herself can raise the companion animal.

[0066] Hereinafter, an example of a form for implementing an information processing method, an information processing device, and a storage medium (hereinafter referred to as an "implementation mode") will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the information processing method, the information processing device, and the storage medium are not limited to this implementation mode. In addition, in the following implementation modes, the same reference numerals are given to the same parts, and repeated descriptions are omitted.

[0067] Implementation

[0068] 1. An example of information processing

[0069] use Figure 1 , to explain the information processing achieved by the information processing method of this embodiment, etc. Figure 1 is a diagram showing an example of information processing involved in the implementation mode. Figure 1 In the embodiment, the information processing method and the like involved in this embodiment are implemented by the information processing device 10.

[0070] Figure 1 The information processing system 1 shown includes an information processing device 10 and a keeper terminal 100. The information processing device 10 and the keeper terminal 100 are connected via a network N (for example, see Figure 7 ), are connected to each other by wire or wireless communication. Here, the network N is, for example, a WAN (Wide Area Network) such as the Internet. Figure 1 The information processing system 1 shown may include a plurality of information processing devices 10 and a plurality of keeper terminals 100 .

[0071] The information processing device 10 is an information processing device for controlling the information processing described below, and is implemented, for example, by a server device or a cloud system. Figure 1 In the example of FIG. 1 , the information processing device 10 provides a management service for recording and managing information related to companion animals.

[0072] Furthermore, the information processing device 10 may be a device that transmits information displayed in an application related to management services installed in the owner terminal 100 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a "management application") to the owner terminal 100. Furthermore, the information processing device 10 may be a server for transmitting application data itself.

[0073] The owner terminal 100 is an information processing device used by the owner who keeps companion animals. The owner terminal 100 is implemented by, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a notebook PC (personal computer), a desktop PC, a mobile phone, and a PDA (personal digital assistant). In addition, the owner terminal 100 displays information transmitted by the information processing device 10 or the like through a web browser or an application. Figure 1 In the illustrated example, the case where the owner terminal 100 is a smartphone used by the owner is shown.

[0074] Next, use Figure 1 , the information processing implemented by the information processing device 10 is described. In addition, in the following description, it is assumed that the owner terminal 100 is a smart phone used by the owner U1 who keeps the companion animal (cat) P1. In addition, in the following description, the owner terminal 100 and the user U are sometimes regarded as the same person. That is, in the following, the user U can also be replaced by the owner terminal 100.

[0075] In the following description, it is assumed that the device D1 is attached to the collar of the companion animal P1. In the following description, it is assumed that the devices D2 to D4 are installed in the residence #1 which is the space where the owner U1 keeps the companion animal P1.

[0076] First, the information processing device 10 collects information from the device D1 installed in the collar of the companion animal P1 (step S1). For example, the information processing device 10 collects information detected by various sensors such as an acceleration sensor, an angular velocity sensor, a vital sign sensor, or a GPS (Global Positioning System) sensor possessed by the device D1 as companion animal information related to the companion animal P1. For a specific example, the information processing device 10 collects information such as the amount of exercise, heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature of the companion animal P1 through the device D1.

[0077] Next, the information processing device 10 collects information from the device D2, which is a photographing device (eg, a pet camera) installed at residence #1 (step S2). For example, the information processing device 10 collects images (still images, moving images) photographed by the device D2 as companion animal information.

[0078] In addition, when the device D2 has a feeding function for feeding the companion animal P1, the information processing device 10 can also collect the following information from the device D2, namely, the time when the device D2 feeds, the feeding amount, the type of feed (for example, dry food, wet food, comprehensive nutritional food, ordinary food, snacks, therapeutic food, etc.), and an image showing the state of the companion animal P1 during feeding, etc., as companion animal information.

[0079] In addition, when the device D2 has a watering function for feeding water to the companion animal P1, the information processing device 10 can also collect the following information from the device D2, namely, the time when the device D2 feeds water, the amount of water fed, the type of water (for example, mineral water, filtered water, pure water, pet water, etc.), and an image showing the state of the companion animal P1 when feeding water, etc., as companion animal information.

[0080] Furthermore, the information processing device 10 may collect, from the device D2, an image of the residence #1 photographed by the device D2 as environmental information related to the environment in which the companion animal P1 is kept.

[0081] Furthermore, when the device D2 has a detection function for detecting the temperature of the space in which it is installed, the information processing apparatus 10 may also collect information indicating the temperature of the residence #1 from the device D2 as environmental information related to the environment in which the companion animal P1 is kept.

[0082] In addition, when the device D2 has a function of making voice calls via the keeper terminal 100, etc., the information processing device 10 can also collect information indicating the content of the call made by the keeper U1 to the companion animal P1, the date and time of the call, and the duration of the call from the device D2 as keeper information related to the keeper U1.

[0083] Next, the information processing device 10 collects information from the toilet used by the companion animal P1, that is, the device D3 (step S3). For example, the information processing device 10 collects information such as the date and time of urination or defecation, the amount of urination or defecation, the time required for urination or defecation, the image of the companion animal P1 when urinating or defecating (for example, the expression or posture when urinating or defecating), and the weight of the companion animal P1 detected by the device D3 when urinating or defecating as companion animal information.

[0084] Next, the information processing device 10 collects information from the device D4 that feeds and waters the companion animal P1 (step S4). For example, the information processing device 10 collects information such as the date and time when the device D4 feeds, the amount of feed, and the type of feed as companion animal information. In addition, the information processing device 10 collects information such as the date and time when the device D4 feeds, the amount of water fed, the type of water, and the weight of the companion animal P1 detected by the device D4 during feeding and watering as companion animal information.

[0085] In addition, when the device D4 has a function of making voice calls via the keeper terminal 100, etc., the information processing device 10 can also collect information indicating the content of the call made by the keeper U1 to the companion animal P1, the date and time of the call, and the duration of the call from the device D4 as keeper information related to the keeper U1.

[0086] Next, the information processing device 10 collects information input by the keeper U1 to the management application from the keeper terminal 100 (step S5). For example, the information processing device 10 collects the keeper U1's answers to the inquiry items (questionnaire) related to the companion animal P1 provided by the management application.

[0087] To give a specific example, the information processing device 10 collects the type and age of the companion animal P1, and medical history information indicating the medical history of the companion animal P1 as companion animal information. In addition, the information processing device 10 collects the frequency of feeding the companion animal P1, the type of feed, the amount of feed, the frequency of watering the companion animal P1, the type of water, the amount of water, the frequency of replacing water, eating preferences (for example, whether it is a picky eater), and the frequency of vomiting, etc., as companion animal information. In addition, the weight of the companion animal P1 and body shape information indicating the body shape (for example, slim, ideal weight, obese, etc.) are collected as companion animal information. In addition, the information processing device 10 collects behavioral information indicating the amount of exercise of the companion animal P1, the exercise time, etc. as companion animal information. In addition, the information processing device 10 collects excretion information indicating the frequency of urination or defecation of the companion animal P1, the amount of urination or defecation, the time required for urination or defecation, the color of urine or feces, the smell of urine or feces, the mixture of feces, the expression of the companion animal P1 when urinating or defecating, the posture of the companion animal P1 when urinating or defecating, and the type of toilet sand as companion animal information. In addition, the information processing device 10 collects the frequency of physical examinations of the companion animal P1 as companion animal information. In addition, the information processing device 10 collects whether the companion animal P1 is sick, information on vomiting (for example, the presence or absence of vomiting, the frequency of vomiting and vomitus, etc.), body temperature, and the number of respirations as companion animal information. In addition, the information processing device 10 collects the frequency of grooming of the companion animal P1 (for example, nail clipping, ear cleaning, eye mucus removal, bathing, combing, and brushing of the companion animal P1 performed by the owner U1 or a beauty salon, etc.), the method of grooming, and the presence or absence of diapers as companion animal information.

[0088] In addition, the information processing device 10 collects information related to the communication between the owner U1 and the companion animal P1, such as the time that the owner U1 spends in the residence #1 (for example, the time based on the living habits estimated from the attributes of the user), the frequency of playing between the owner U1 and the companion animal P1, the time of playing, the frequency of talking to the companion animal P1, and the frequency of grooming the companion animal P1 by the owner U1, as the owner information related to the owner U1. In other words, the information processing device 10 collects information such as how much the owner U1 cares about the companion animal P1, how much contact the owner U1 can establish with the companion animal P1, and how much trust the owner U1 has established with the companion animal P1, as the owner information related to the owner U1.

[0089] In addition, the information processing device 10 collects the size of residence #1 (i.e., the size of the area where the companion animal P1 can move), the frequency of cleaning items used to raise the companion animal P1 (e.g., equipment D2 to D4, as well as food bowls, water bowls, cat climbing frames, etc.), and the frequency of cleaning residence #1 as environmental information.

[0090] In addition, the information processing device 10 collects the owner's own information (for example, gender, age, family structure, occupation, residence, medical history, physical condition, mental condition, etc.) as owner information related to the owner U1.

[0091] Here, use Figure 2 , an example of a screen provided to the keeper terminal 100 via the management application and for the keeper U1 to input information will be described. Figure 2 This is a diagram (part 1) showing an example of a screen of the keeper terminal 100 according to the embodiment.

[0092] exist Figure 2 In the example shown, the keeper terminal 100 starts the management application according to the operation performed by the keeper U1, and displays a screen C1 showing inquiry items related to the companion animal P1. For example, the keeper terminal 100 displays the screen C1, which includes: an area AR11 for inputting answers to inquiry items such as the date of birth (age), weight, and body shape of the companion animal P1, and a button B11 for instructing confirmation of the answer to the inquiry item displayed in the area AR11.

[0093] In addition, the information input by the owner U1 to the management application can also be estimated by the information processing device 10 based on the information collected from the devices D1 to D4. For example, the information processing device 10 analyzes the image captured by the device D2 to estimate the size of the residence #1, the time that the owner U1 is in the residence #1, the information about the communication between the owner U1 and the companion animal P1 (for example, the play time and what kind of play is performed, etc.), the body shape of the companion animal P1, the grooming frequency of the companion animal P1, and the grooming method of the owner U1.

[0094] Back to Figure 1To continue the explanation. In addition, the processing of steps S1 to S5 can be performed in any order, each process can be performed simultaneously, each process can be performed multiple times, and some processes can be omitted. In addition, the information collected in steps S1 to S4 can be collected by the keeper terminal 100 from the devices D1 to D4 and sent to the information processing device 10. In addition, the keeper terminal 100 can also send the information that the keeper U1 has supplemented or edited to the information collected by the keeper terminal 100 from the devices D1 to D4 to the information processing device 10. In addition, the information processing device 10 can also collect information accumulated in the management application installed in the keeper terminal 100.

[0095] Next, the information processing device 10 estimates the physical state and mental state of the companion animal P1 based on the information collected in steps S1 to S5 (step S6). For example, the information processing device 10 estimates a score (for example, a score expressed in 0 to 100 points) indicating the physical state and mental state of the companion animal P1 during a preset period (for example, the most recent week, the most recent month) based on the companion animal information of the companion animal P1, the owner information of the owner U1, and the environmental information. For example, as a score indicating the physical state of the companion animal P1, the information processing device 10 estimates a feeding score indicating the eating state of the companion animal P1, an excretion score indicating the excretion state, a weight and body score indicating the state of the weight and body shape, and a physical score indicating the physical condition (health state). In addition, as a mental state score indicating the mental state of the companion animal P1, the information processing device 10 estimates a score indicating the stress level of the companion animal P1.

[0096] For example, the information processing device 10 estimates a higher eating score (in other words, estimates that the eating status is good) when the calorie intake of the companion animal P1 is within the standard value. In addition, the information processing device 10 estimates a higher eating score when the water intake of the companion animal P1 meets the standard. In addition, the information processing device 10 estimates a higher eating score when the frequency of cleaning the items used for the companion animal P1's eating (for example, the equipment D2, the equipment D4, the food bowl, and the water bowl) meets the standard.

[0097] Furthermore, to cite an example, the information processing device 10 estimates a higher excretion score (in other words, estimates that the state related to excretion is good) when the number of urination or defecation of the companion animal P1 is within the standard value. Furthermore, the information processing device 10 estimates a higher excretion score when the number of urination or defecation of the companion animal P1 is within the standard value. Furthermore, the information processing device 10 estimates a higher excretion score when the time spent by the companion animal P1 for urination or defecation is within the standard value. Furthermore, the information processing device 10 estimates a higher excretion score when the color or odor of urine or feces is normal. Furthermore, the information processing device 10 estimates a higher excretion score when the frequency of cleaning of the items used for urination or defecation of the companion animal P1 (e.g., equipment D3) meets the standard.

[0098] In addition, for example, when the weight of the companion animal P1 is within the standard value, the information processing device 10 estimates a higher weight and body shape score (in other words, estimates that the state related to the weight and body shape is good). In addition, the less or more exercise the companion animal P1 has compared to the standard, the lower the weight and body shape score estimated by the information processing device 10.

[0099] In addition, to cite an example, the information processing device 10 infers a higher physical fitness score (in other words, infers that the state related to the physical fitness is good) when the frequency of physical examinations of the companion animal P1 is above the standard. In addition, the information processing device 10 infers a lower physical fitness score when the companion animal P1 has an unrecovered disease. In addition, the information processing device 10 infers a higher physical fitness score when the frequency of grooming the companion animal P1 is above the standard. In addition, the higher the eating score of the companion animal P1, the higher the physical fitness score inferred by the information processing device 10. In addition, the higher the weight and body shape score of the companion animal P1, the higher the physical fitness score inferred by the information processing device 10.

[0100] In addition, for example, the information processing device 10 estimates the time that the companion animal P1 is in relaxation based on the heart rate or blood pressure of the companion animal P1. The longer the relaxation time is, the higher the mental state score is estimated (in other words, the stress of the companion animal P1 is estimated to be less). In addition, the information processing device 10 estimates a higher mental state score when the frequency of communication between the owner U1 and the companion animal P1 is above the standard. In addition, the information processing device 10 estimates a lower mental state score when the owner U1 uses an incorrect method to groom the companion animal P1. In addition, the information processing device 10 estimates a higher mental state score when the cleaning frequency of residence #1 is above the standard. In addition, the information processing device 10 estimates a higher mental state score when the washing frequency of items used to raise the companion animal P1 is above the standard. In addition, the higher the physical fitness score of the companion animal P1, the higher the mental state score estimated by the information processing device 10.

[0101] In the above example, the information processing device 10 estimates each score by absolute evaluation of whether the companion animal information, owner information, and environmental information satisfy preset conditions. However, each score may be estimated by relative evaluation.

[0102] For example, the information processing device 10 estimates the score by relative evaluation based on the companion animal information of the companion animal P1 and the companion animal information of the companion animals raised by other breeders (for example, companion animals corresponding to the species of the companion animal P1). In addition, the information processing device 10 estimates the score by relative evaluation based on the breeder information of the breeder U1 and the breeder information of other breeders (for example, breeders who raise companion animals corresponding to the species of the companion animal P1). In addition, the information processing device 10 estimates the score by relative evaluation based on the environmental information related to the environment in which the breeder U1 raises the companion animal P1 and the environmental information related to the environment in which other breeders (for example, breeders who raise companion animals corresponding to the species of the companion animal P1) raise companion animals.

[0103] Next, the information processing device 10 provides information corresponding to the physical and mental state of the companion animal P1 to the keeper terminal 100 (step S7). For example, the information processing device 10 provides information related to the scores indicating the physical and mental state of the companion animal P1 during a preset period via the management application.

[0104] Here, use Figure 3 , an example of a screen showing information provided to the owner's terminal 100 is described. Figure 3 This is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of the screen of the keeper terminal 100 according to the embodiment.

[0105] exist Figure 3 In the example shown, the keeper terminal 100 displays a screen C2, which includes: an area AR21 for displaying a score indicating the physical condition and mental state of the companion animal P1, an area (small label) AR22 for indicating that detailed information on the physical condition and mental state is to be displayed, and a button B21 for indicating that the information displayed in the area AR21 is to be posted to the SNS.

[0106] For example, the keeper terminal 100 displays a radar chart in the area AR21, which shows the eating score, excretion score, weight and body shape score, physical score and mental state score of the companion animal P1, and the average score of each score (for example, the average score of the companion animal of the same type as the companion animal P1). In addition, the keeper terminal 100 displays the comprehensive score of the eating score, excretion score, weight and body shape score, physical score and mental state score of the companion animal P1 in the area AR21 (for example, the average value of each score, or the value calculated by adding a preset weight to any score). In addition, the keeper terminal 100 can also display the score representing the physical state or mental state of the companion animal P1 in the past, as well as the change amount compared with the previous score.

[0107] In addition, the keeper terminal 100 displays the screen C2 showing the comprehensive information of the physical state and mental state of the companion animal P1 as the initial display screen, but the display content of the screen C2 can be changed according to the operation of the area AR22. For example, in the area AR22, when any item related to the physical state and mental state is selected, the keeper terminal 100 displays detailed information related to the selected item. For example, when the "weight and body shape" item is selected, the keeper terminal 100 displays: the reason for estimating the weight and body shape score of the companion animal P1 (for example, deduction factor, addition factor), or information for improving the weight and body shape score (for example, information indicating a proposal for behavior related to keeping the companion animal P1), etc.

[0108] In addition, the information processing device 10 may provide the owner terminal 100 with information related to the scores indicating the physical and mental states of companions (companion animals) kept by other owners. Figure 4 , an example of a screen showing information provided to the owner's terminal 100 is described. Figure 4 This is a diagram (part 3) showing an example of the screen of the keeper terminal 100 according to the embodiment.

[0109] exist Figure 4In the example shown, the keeper terminal 100 displays a screen C3 showing the scores of the physical and mental states of the companion animals (e.g., companion animals of the same species as the companion animal P1) raised by each keeper, and the ranking of each keeper based on the scores, etc. In addition, the keeper terminal 100 displays a screen C4 showing the amount of change in the scores of the physical and mental states of the companion animals raised by each keeper.

[0110] In addition, the information processing device 10 can select information (e.g., advice on raising) provided by an expert with professional knowledge related to raising companion animals (e.g., a veterinarian, an animal trainer, or a breeder, etc.) based on the physical and mental state of the companion animal P1, and provide it to the breeder terminal 100. Figure 5 , an example of a screen showing information provided to the owner's terminal 100 is described. Figure 5 This is a diagram (part 4) showing an example of the screen of the keeper terminal 100 according to the embodiment.

[0111] exist Figure 5 In the example shown, the keeper terminal 100 displays a screen C5 including an area AR51 for displaying suggestions selected from among the suggestions provided by the expert based on the physical and mental states of the companion animal P1, and an area (small label) AR52 for indicating detailed suggestions for each item of the physical and mental states.

[0112] For example, the keeper terminal 100 displays the suggestions selected from the rule base in the area AR51 based on the companion animal information of the companion animal P1, the keeper information of the keeper U1, the environmental information, the scores of the physical state and mental state of the companion animal P1 (for example, the comprehensive score, each score, or the average of each score), etc. For a specific example, the keeper terminal 100 displays in the area AR51: health problems (for example, diseases that may have symptoms) caused by the physical state and mental state of the companion animal P1, diseases that the companion animal P1 may have symptoms, suggestions for reducing the risk of disease, suggestions for improving diseases, and suggestions for improving physical state and mental state. For a more specific example, the keeper terminal 100 provides suggestions for improving matters that are deducting factors in the scores of the physical state and mental state of the companion animal P1. In addition, the keeper terminal 100 can also provide a message for praising the keeper U1 for matters that are plus points in the scores of the physical state and mental state of the companion animal P1.

[0113] In addition, the owner terminal 100 changes the display content of the screen C5 according to the operation performed on the area AR52. For example, in the area AR52, when any item related to the physical state and mental state is selected, the owner terminal 100 displays detailed suggestions related to the selected item. For example, when the item "weight and body shape" is selected, the owner terminal 100 displays: suggestions selected based on the companion animal information of the companion animal P1, the owner information of the owner U1, and the information related to the weight and body shape of the companion animal P1 in the environmental information (for example, the weight of the companion animal P1, information related to feeding, and exercise, etc.), and the weight and body shape score of the companion animal P1. For a more specific example, when the weight and body shape score of the companion animal P1 becomes a deduction factor because the exercise amount of the companion animal P1 is lower than the standard, the owner terminal 100 provides information indicating the following content, that is, health problems caused by low exercise, diseases that may have symptoms, and coping methods for increasing exercise, etc.

[0114] In addition, the information processing device 10 may provide the owner terminal 100 with product information related to products for raising the companion animal P1 based on the physical and mental state of the companion animal P1. Figure 6 , an example of a screen showing information provided to the owner's terminal 100 is described. Figure 6 This is a diagram (part 5) showing an example of the screen of the keeper terminal 100 according to the embodiment.

[0115] exist Figure 6 In the example shown, the keeper terminal 100 displays a screen C6, which includes: an area (small label) AR61, which is used to indicate the display of either a product display suitable for the breeding of the companion animal P1 ("feeding package"), or a product display for improving the health status (physique) of the companion animal P1 ("health improvement package"); an area (small label) AR62, which is used to indicate the display of either an ordinary product display ("basic package"), or a higher-priced product display ("advanced package"); and an area AR63, which is used to display product information.

[0116] For example, Figure 6As shown, when the "feeding package" is selected in the area AR61, the keeper terminal 100 displays in the area AR63: product information related to the "eating" and "weight and body shape" products for improving the physical and mental state of the companion animal P1 with scores below the preset threshold (for example, below 50). For example, when the calorie intake of the companion animal P1 in the eating score of the companion animal P1 is above the standard value, which becomes a deduction factor, the keeper terminal 100 displays product information related to low-calorie feed in the area AR63. In addition, when the amount of exercise of the companion animal P1 in the weight and body score of the companion animal P1 is lower than the standard, which becomes a deduction factor, the keeper terminal 100 displays in the area AR63 product information related to products for increasing the amount of exercise (for example, cat climbing frames).

[0117] Furthermore, when the "health improvement package" is selected in the area AR62, the owner terminal 100 displays product information related to products for improving the "physique" of the companion animal P1 in the area AR63. For example, when the companion animal P1 has an unrecovered disease in the physical fitness score, which becomes a deduction factor, the owner terminal 100 displays product information related to therapeutic food for the disease of the companion animal P1 in the area AR63. Furthermore, when the companion animal P1's physical fitness score is deducted by the frequency of grooming the companion animal P1 not meeting the standard, the owner terminal 100 displays product information related to products for grooming the companion animal P1 in the area AR63.

[0118] In addition, the information processing device 10 may also provide product information related to products that correspond to the preferences of the companion animal P1. For example, in the case where the companion animal P1 prefers a specific type of feed, the information processing device 10 provides product information related to the type of feed that the companion animal P1 prefers. In addition, the preferences of the companion animal P1 may be information input by the keeper U1, or may be inferred based on information collected from the devices D1 to D4 or the keeper terminal 100. For example, the information processing device 10 may infer the companion animal P1's preference for feed based on the behavior of the companion animal P1 (e.g., eating with relish) captured by the device D4 during feeding.

[0119] In addition, the information processing device 10 can also provide commodity information related to personalized feed for companion animal P1 based on the companion animal information of companion animal P1, the owner information of owner U1, and environmental information. For example, the information processing device 10 provides commodity information related to personalized feed for companion animal P1 based on the physique of companion animal P1, eating conditions (e.g., preferences related to feed, whether the animal is tired of the current feed (i.e., whether it enjoys the food), the brand (manufacturer) of the current feed, etc.), and excretion information indicating the conditions of urination or defecation.

[0120] As described above, the information processing device 10 according to the embodiment estimates the physical state and mental state of the companion animal based on the companion animal information, the keeper information and the environmental information, and provides the keeper with information corresponding to the physical state and mental state. Thus, the information processing device 10 according to the embodiment enables the keeper to understand the physical state and mental state of the companion animal. Furthermore, the information processing device 10 according to the embodiment can provide advice or product information corresponding to the physical state and mental state of the companion animal, so that the keeper can correctly raise the companion animal.

[0121] 2. Other processing examples

[0122] The above-described processing is merely an example, and the information processing device 10 may perform various processing using various information. In this regard, the following examples are given.

[0123] 2-1. Estimation of feeding status

[0124] exist Figure 1 In the example of , in addition to the physical state and mental state of the companion animal P1, the information processing device 10 can also estimate the feeding state of the companion animal P1 by the keeper U1. For example, the information processing device 10 estimates the feeding score (for example, a score represented by 0 to 100 points) indicating the feeding state of the companion animal P1 by the keeper U1.

[0125] For example, the information processing device 10 estimates a higher feeding score (in other words, estimates that the feeding state of the companion animal P1 is good) when the frequency of feeding or watering the companion animal P1 is within the standard value. In addition, the information processing device 10 estimates a higher feeding score when the frequency of physical examinations of the companion animal P1 is above the standard. In addition, the information processing device 10 estimates a higher feeding score when the frequency of grooming the companion animal P1 is above the standard. In addition, the information processing device 10 estimates a lower feeding score when the method of grooming the companion animal P1 is wrong. In addition, the information processing device 10 estimates a higher feeding score when the frequency of communication between the keeper U1 and the companion animal P1 is above the standard. In addition, the information processing device 10 estimates a higher feeding score when the time for the keeper U1 to play with the companion animal P1 is above the standard (in other words, the amount of exercise of the companion animal P1 is above the standard). Furthermore, when the frequency of washing items used to feed the companion animal P1 or the frequency of cleaning the residence #1 is higher than the standard, the information processing device 10 estimates a high feeding score.

[0126] Furthermore, the information processing device 10 may provide information corresponding to the physical and mental state of the companion animal P1 and the feeding state of the companion animal P1 to the keeper terminal 100. For example, the information processing device 10 provides the keeper U1 via the management application: information indicating the feeding score, the ranking of the keeper U1 based on the feeding score, factors for estimating the feeding score, information for improving the feeding score (for example, information for indicating the feeding method or items used for feeding, etc.), and advice from an expert selected based on the feeding score.

[0127] 2-2. About the information provided

[0128] exist Figure 1 In the example of , the information processing device 10 may also provide information including an image of the companion animal P1 (e.g., an image captured by the device D2) or an image metaphorically depicting the companion animal P1, based on the physical state and mental state of the companion animal P1. Figure 3 The image of the companion animal P1 or the image of the companion animal P1 metaphorically provided in the screen C2 shown is displayed on the owner terminal 100. For example, the higher the comprehensive score, the information processing device 10 provides the image of the companion animal P1 showing a greater degree of joy or the image of the companion animal P1 metaphorically provided. In addition, the lower the comprehensive score, the information processing device 10 provides the image of the companion animal P1 showing a greater degree of sadness or the image of the companion animal P1 metaphorically provided.

[0129] 2-3. About mental state

[0130] exist Figure 1 In the example of , the information processing device 10 can estimate the emotion or happiness of the companion animal P1 as the mental state of the companion animal P1. For example, the longer the companion animal P1 is in a state of relaxation, the information processing device 10 estimates that the emotion of the companion animal P1 is positive and the happiness is higher. In addition, when the frequency of communication between the owner U1 and the companion animal P1 is above the standard, the information processing device 10 estimates that the emotion is positive and the happiness is high.

[0131] 2-4. Information about the owner

[0132] exist Figure 1 In the example of , the information processing device 10 can collect the physical state or mental state of the owner U1 as the owner information. For example, the information processing device 10 collects information indicating the physical state or mental state of the owner U1 input into the management application from the owner terminal 100. In addition, the information processing device 10 collects information accumulated in the service (for example, cyclical changes in hormones) from the owner terminal 100 or a server device that provides a service for managing the physical state or mental state of the owner U1 (for example, an application for managing the menstruation of the owner U1). In addition, the information processing device 10 analyzes the image taken by the device D2 to infer the physical state or mental state of the owner U1. In addition, the information processing device 10 collects physical states such as heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature from wearable devices worn by the owner U1.

[0133] Then, the information processing device 10 estimates the physical condition and mental state of the companion animal P1 based on the physical condition and mental state of the owner U1. For example, the worse the physical condition and mental state of the owner U1 are, the lower the physical fitness score and mental state score of the companion animal P1 estimated by the information processing device 10. In addition, the better the physical condition and mental state of the owner U1 are, the higher the physical fitness score and mental state score of the companion animal P1 estimated by the information processing device 10.

[0134] Among them, when the physical state and mental state of the owner U1 become deducting factors in the scores of the physical state and mental state, the information processing device 10 can provide the owner terminal 100 with information corresponding to the physical state and mental state of the owner U1. For example, when the owner U1 is experiencing menstrual pain, the information processing device 10 provides information for relieving menstrual pain. In addition, when it is estimated that the owner U1 is in a state of negative emotions such as irritability or anger, the information processing device 10 provides information related to means for relieving emotions such as irritability or anger, or information about proposals for methods of contacting the companion animal P1 in a state of irritability or anger. For a specific example, when the owner U1 is a female, the information processing device 10 provides information about methods of contacting the companion animal P1 corresponding to the fluctuation of the owner U1's hormones caused by menstruation, etc.

[0135] When the physical or mental state of the keeper is in a poor condition and the actions are hindered by the companion animal, there is a situation where the keeper vents his anger on the companion animal, causing the relationship with the companion animal to deteriorate. Therefore, a method of contacting the companion animal corresponding to the physical and mental state of the keeper is particularly important. In this regard, as described above, the relationship with the companion animal can be prevented from deteriorating by providing information corresponding to the physical and mental state of the keeper. In addition, by improving the physical and mental state of the keeper, the breeding environment of the companion animal can be improved, and the physical and mental state of the companion animal can also be improved. Therefore, it is possible to achieve improvements in the physical and mental states of both the keeper and the companion animal.

[0136] 3. Structure of information processing device

[0137] Next, use Figure 7 , the structure of the information processing device 10 is explained. Figure 7 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an information processing device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 As shown, the information processing device 10 includes a communication unit 20 , a storage unit 30 , and a control unit 40 .

[0138] About the Communications Department 20

[0139] The communication unit 20 is implemented by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card) etc. The communication unit 20 is connected to the network N by wire or wirelessly, and performs information transmission and reception with the user terminal 100 etc.

[0140] About the storage unit 30

[0141] The storage unit 30 is implemented by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. Figure 7 As shown, the storage unit 30 includes a breeding information database 31 and a provided information database 32 .

[0142] About breeding information database 31

[0143] The breeding information database 31 is used to store various information related to the breeding of companion animals (for example, companion animal information, breeder information (for example, breeder's own information or breeder's characteristics related to breeding), and environmental information, etc.). Figure 8 , an example of the information stored in the breeding information database 31 is described. Figure 8 FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the breeding information database 31 according to the embodiment. Figure 8 In the example, the breeding information database 31 includes items such as "breeder ID", "attribute information", "environmental information", "companion animal ID", "type", "age", "feeding information", "body shape information", "behavior information", "communication information", "medical record information" and "excretion information".

[0144] "Owner ID" indicates identification information for identifying the owner. "Attribute information" indicates attributes of the user (for example, demographic attributes or psychological attributes, etc.). "Environmental information" indicates information related to the environment in which the companion animal is kept. "Companion animal ID" indicates identification information for identifying the companion animal. "Species" indicates the species of the companion animal. "Age" indicates the age of the companion animal. "Feeding information" indicates information related to the feeding of the companion animal. "Body shape information" indicates information related to the body shape or weight of the companion animal. "Behavior information" indicates information related to the behavior of the companion animal. "Communication information" indicates information related to the communication between the owner and the companion animal. "Medical record information" indicates information related to the medical record of the companion animal. "Excretion information" indicates information related to the excretion of the companion animal.

[0145] That is, in Figure 8It is shown in the figure: the attribute of the keeper identified by the keeper ID "UID#1" is "attribute information #1", the environment for raising companion animals is "environmental information #1", the companion animals raised by the keeper can be identified by the companion animal ID "PID#1", the species of the companion animal is "species #1", the age is "age #1", the eating information is "eating information #1", the body shape information is "body shape information #1", the behavior information is "behavior information #1", the communication information is "communication information #1", the medical record information is "medical record information #1", and the excretion information is "excretion information #1".

[0146] The above case is an example, and the breeding information database 31 may store various information related to the breeding of companion animals in addition to the above.

[0147] About providing information database 32

[0148] The provided information database 32 is used to store various information provided to the breeder based on the physical state, mental state, and feeding state of the companion animal (for example, information provided by an expert with professional knowledge related to the breeding of companion animals). Fig. 9 , an example of information stored in the provision information database 32 will be described. Fig. 9 FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the provided information database 32 according to the embodiment. Fig. 9 In the example of , the provided information database 32 has items of “provided information ID”, “provided information”, and “provided conditions”.

[0149] "Provided information ID" indicates identification information for identifying provided information. "Provided information" indicates information related to the feeding of companion animals, corresponding to the physical state, mental state, feeding state, etc. of companion animals. "Provided conditions" indicates conditions under which provided information is provided, for example, information indicating at least one of the physical state, mental state, feeding state, companion animal information, feeder information, and environmental information of companion animals is stored.

[0150] That is, in Fig. 9 , an example is shown in which the provided information identified by the provided information ID “CID#1” is “provided information #1”, and the condition under which the provided information is provided is “provided condition”.

[0151] About the control unit 40

[0152] The control unit 40 is a controller, which is realized by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), etc., using RAM as a work area to execute various programs stored in a storage device inside the information processing device 10. In addition, the control unit 40 is a controller, which is realized by, for example, an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). Figure 7 As shown, the control unit 40 according to the embodiment includes a collecting unit 41, an estimating unit 42, and a providing unit 43 for realizing or executing the functions and effects of information processing described below.

[0153] About Collection 41

[0154] The collecting unit 41 is used to collect companion animal information related to companion animals, breeder information related to the breeder of the companion animals and related to the breeding of the companion animals, and environmental information related to the environment in which the breeder breeds the companion animals. Figure 1 In the example of FIG. 1 , the collection unit 41 collects information from the devices D1 to D4 or the keeper terminal 100 and stores the information in the breeding information database 31 .

[0155] About the estimation unit 42

[0156] The estimation unit 42 estimates the physical and mental state of the companion animal based on the companion animal information, owner information, and environmental information collected by the collection unit 41. Figure 1 In the example of , the estimating unit 42 refers to the breeding information database 31 and estimates the physical state and mental state of the companion animal P1 based on the companion animal information of the companion animal P1, the keeper information of the keeper U1, and the environmental information.

[0157] In addition, the estimation unit 42 may also estimate the scores representing the physical state and mental state of the companion animal. Figure 1 In the example of , the estimating unit 42 estimates the scores indicating the physical state and mental state of the companion animal P1.

[0158] In addition, the estimation unit 42 may also estimate the absolute evaluation score of the physical state and mental state of the companion animal. Figure 1 In the example of , the estimation unit 42 estimates each score based on an absolute evaluation of whether the companion animal information, the owner information, and the environment information satisfy a preset condition.

[0159] In addition, the estimation unit 42 may estimate a score based on a relative evaluation of the physical state and mental state of the companion animal raised by the owner and the physical state and mental state of the companion animals raised by other owners. Figure 1 In the example of , the estimation unit 42 estimates the score by relative evaluation based on the companion animal information of the companion animal P1 and the companion animal information of the companion animals raised by other breeders. In addition, the estimation unit 42 estimates the score by relative evaluation based on the breeder information of the breeder U1 and the breeder information of other breeders. In addition, the estimation unit 42 estimates the score by relative evaluation based on the environmental information related to the environment in which the breeder U1 raises the companion animal P1 and the environmental information related to the environment in which other breeders raise companion animals.

[0160] In addition, the estimation unit 42 may also estimate the physical and mental state of the companion animal raised by the owner, and the raising state of the companion animal by the owner. Figure 1 In the example of , the estimating unit 42 can also estimate the feeding status of the companion animal P1 by the keeper U1 in addition to the physical status and mental status of the companion animal P1. To give a specific example, the estimating unit 42 estimates the feeding score indicating the feeding status of the companion animal P1 by the keeper U1.

[0161] About the provision unit 43

[0162] The providing unit 43 is used to provide the owner with information corresponding to the physical state and mental state estimated by the estimating unit 42. Figure 1 In the example of , the providing unit 43 refers to the provided information database 32 and provides the keeper terminal 100 with information corresponding to the physical state and mental state of the companion animal P1.

[0163] In addition, the providing unit 43 may provide information indicating suggestions for behaviors related to keeping companion animals based on the physical and mental states of the companion animals. Figure 1 In the example of , the providing unit 43 provides information indicating a proposal for an action related to raising the companion animal P1.

[0164] In addition, the providing unit 43 may also provide information selected based on the physical and mental state of the companion animal, which is information provided by a person with professional knowledge related to raising companion animals. Figure 1 In the example of , the providing unit 43 selects information provided by an expert having expertise in keeping companion animals, and provides the information to the keeper terminal 100 .

[0165] In addition, the providing unit 43 may also provide information related to items used to feed companion animals based on the physical and mental conditions of the companion animals. Figure 1 In the example of , the providing unit 43 provides the keeper terminal 100 with product information related to products used for raising the companion animal P1 based on the physical state and mental state of the companion animal P1.

[0166] In addition, the providing unit 43 may also provide information corresponding to at least one of the companion animal information, the owner information, and the environmental information, as well as the physical state and mental state of the companion animal. Figure 1 In the example of , the providing unit 43 provides the keeper terminal 100 with information corresponding to the companion animal information of the companion animal P1, at least one of the keeper information and environmental information of the keeper U1, and the physical state and mental state of the companion animal P1.

[0167] In addition, the providing unit 43 may also provide information corresponding to the preferences of the companion animal, and the physical and mental states of the companion animal represented by at least one of the companion animal information, the owner information, and the environmental information. Figure 1 In the example of , the providing unit 43 provides product information related to products corresponding to the preferences of the companion animal P1.

[0168] In addition, the providing unit 43 may also provide the breeder with information corresponding to the score. Figure 1 In the example of , the providing unit 43 provides information corresponding to the scores indicating the physical state and mental state of the companion animal P1.

[0169] In addition, the providing unit 43 may also provide information indicating the score. Figure 1 In the example of , the providing unit 43 provides information indicating a score indicating the physical state and mental state of the companion animal P1.

[0170] In addition, the providing unit 43 may also provide information indicating changes in the score within a preset period. Figure 1 In the example of , the providing unit 43 provides information indicating the scores of the physical state and the mental state of the companion animal P1 in the past, and the amount of change from the past scores.

[0171] Furthermore, the providing unit 43 may provide information indicating the ranking of the owner based on the scores indicating the physical and mental states of the companion animals raised by the owner and the scores indicating the physical and mental states of the companion animals raised by other owners. Figure 1In the example of , the providing unit 43 provides information indicating scores of the physical and mental states of the companion animals kept by each keeper and a ranking of each keeper based on the scores.

[0172] In addition, the providing unit 43 may also provide information indicating the following content, that is, a proposal for a behavior related to the breeding of a companion animal for improving the score. Figure 1 In the example of , the providing unit 43 provides information indicating a proposal for a behavior related to the breeding of the companion animal P1 for improving the body weight and body shape score.

[0173] In addition, the providing unit 43 may also provide information corresponding to the physical and mental state of the companion animal and the feeding status of the companion animal. Figure 1 In the example of , the providing unit 43 provides the keeper terminal 100 with information corresponding to the physical state and mental state of the companion animal P1 and the feeding state of the companion animal P1.

[0174] In addition, the providing unit 43 may also provide information corresponding to the physical and mental state of the companion animal in a form that the owner can post on the SNS. Figure 1 In the example of , the providing unit 43 provides the keeper terminal 100 with a screen including information indicating the physical state and mental state of the companion animal P1 and a button for instructing to post the information on the SNS.

[0175] 4. Information processing order

[0176] Next, use Fig.10 , the order of information processing performed by the information processing device 10 involved in the embodiment is explained. Fig.10 This is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of information processing executed by the information processing device 10 according to the embodiment.

[0177] like Fig.10 As shown, the information processing device 10 collects companion animal information related to the companion animal, keeper information related to the keeper who keeps the companion animal and is related to the keeping of the companion animal, and environmental information related to the environment in which the keeper keeps the companion animal (step S101). Next, the information processing device 10 estimates the physical state and mental state of the companion animal based on the companion animal information, the keeper information, and the environmental information (step S102). Next, the information processing device 10 determines whether a request for information provision is received from the keeper (step S103). If no request for provision is received (step S103: No), the information processing device 10 waits until a request for provision is received.

[0178] On the other hand, when a provision request is received (step S103: Yes), the information processing device 10 provides the owner with information corresponding to the physical state and mental state (step S104), and ends the processing.

[0179] 5. Modifications

[0180] The above-mentioned information processing device 10 may be implemented in various different forms other than the above-mentioned embodiment.

[0181] 5-1. About companion animals

[0182] In the above embodiment, an example in which the companion animal is a cat is shown, but the companion animal is not limited to this example and can be any animal. For example, the companion animal can be a dog, a bird, a hamster, a rabbit, a ferret, a fish, a snake, and other uncommon animals.

[0183] 5-2. About the handling method

[0184] In each process described in the above embodiment, all or part of the process described as automatic processing can also be performed manually, and conversely, all or part of the process described as manual processing can also be performed automatically by a well-known method. In addition, the processing sequence, specific names, and information including various data or parameters shown in the above article or drawings can be arbitrarily changed unless otherwise specified. For example, the various information shown in each figure is not limited to the information shown in the figure.

[0185] In addition, each structural element of each device shown in the drawings is a structural element in terms of functional concepts, and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as shown in the drawings. That is, the specific form of dispersion or integration of each device is not limited to that shown in the drawings, and the whole or part of it can be functionally or physically dispersed or integrated in any unit according to various loads or usage conditions.

[0186] Furthermore, the above-described embodiments can be appropriately combined within the range where there is no conflict in the processing contents.

[0187] 6. Hardware structure

[0188] In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the information processing device 10 and the breeder terminal 100 are, for example, Fig.11 The structure shown is implemented by the computer 1000. Fig.11The computer 1000 is connected to an output device 1010 and an input device 1020 , and an arithmetic device 1030 , a buffer memory 1040 , a memory 1050 , an output IF (Interface) 1060 , an input IF 1070 , and a network IF 1080 are connected via a bus 1090 .

[0189] The computing device 1030 operates based on a program stored in the cache 1040 or the memory 1050 or a program read from the input device 1020, thereby performing various processes. The cache 1040 is a RAM or the like, and is used to temporarily store data used by the computing device 1030 for various operations. In addition, the memory 1050 is a storage device in which data used by the computing device 1030 for various operations or various databases are logged, and is a memory implemented by a ROM (Read Only Memory), an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a flash memory, etc.

[0190] The output IF 1060 is an interface for transmitting information to be output to an output device 1010 such as a display or a printer for outputting various information, and can be implemented by, for example, a connector of a USB (Universal Serial Bus), a DVI (Digital Visual Interface), or a HDMI (registered trademark) (High Definition Multimedia Interface). On the other hand, the input IF 1070 is an interface for receiving information from various input devices 1020 such as a mouse, a keyboard, and a scanner, and can be implemented by, for example, a USB or the like.

[0191] For example, the input device 1020 may be implemented by a device for reading information from an optical storage medium such as a CD (Compact Disc), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), a PD (Phase Change Rewritable Disk), a magneto-optical storage medium such as an MO (Magneto-Optical Disk), a magnetic tape medium, a magnetic storage medium, or a semiconductor memory, etc. In addition, the input device 1020 may also be implemented by an external storage medium such as a USB memory.

[0192] The network IF 1080 has a function of receiving data from other devices via the network N and transmitting the data to the arithmetic device 1030 , and transmitting data generated by the arithmetic device 1030 to other devices via the network N.

[0193] Here, the computing device 1030 controls the output device 1010 or the input device 1020 via the output IF 1060 or the input IF 1070. For example, the computing device 1030 loads a program from the input device 1020 or the memory 1050 to the cache 1040 and executes the loaded program. For example, when the computer 1000 functions as the information processing device 10, the computing device 1030 of the computer 1000 realizes the function of the control unit 40 by executing the program loaded to the cache 1040.

[0194] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail above based on the accompanying drawings. However, these are examples, and the embodiments of the present application are represented by the forms described in the invention disclosure, and can be implemented in other forms that are variously modified or improved based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art. In addition, the "section (section, module, unit)" mentioned above can be replaced by "unit" or "circuit" and the like.

Claims

1. An information processing method, characterized in that: include: A collecting step of collecting companion animal information related to the companion animal, breeder information related to a breeder of the companion animal and associated with the breeding of the companion animal, and environmental information related to the environment in which the breeder breeds the companion animal; an estimating step of estimating the physical state and mental state of the companion animal based on the companion animal information, owner information, and environmental information collected in the collecting step; as well as A providing step of providing the owner with information corresponding to the physical state and mental state estimated by the estimating step.

2. The information processing method according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the providing step, information indicating a suggestion for a behavior related to raising the companion animal is provided based on the physical state and mental state of the companion animal.

3. The information processing method according to claim 2, characterized in that: In the providing step, information selected based on the physical state and mental state of the companion animal is provided, and the information is provided by a person having professional knowledge related to raising companion animals.

4. The information processing method according to claim 2, characterized in that: In the providing step, information on items for feeding the companion animal is provided based on the physical state and mental state of the companion animal.

5. The information processing method according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the providing step, information corresponding to at least one of the companion animal information, the owner information, and the environmental information, and the physical state and mental state of the companion animal is provided.

6. The information processing method according to claim 5, characterized in that: In the providing step, information corresponding to the preference of the companion animal indicated by at least one of the companion animal information, the owner information, and the environmental information, and the physical and mental states of the companion animal is provided.

7. The information processing method according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the estimating step, a score representing the physical state and mental state of the companion animal is estimated. In the providing step, information corresponding to the score is provided to the breeder.

8. The information processing method according to claim 7, characterized in that: In the estimating step, the score is estimated as an absolute evaluation of the physical state and mental state of the companion animal.

9. The information processing method according to claim 7, characterized in that: In the estimating step, the score is estimated as a relative evaluation based on the physical state and mental state of the companion animal kept by the keeper and the physical state and mental state of companion animals kept by other keepers.

10. The information processing method according to claim 7, characterized in that: In the providing step, information indicating the score is provided.

11. The information processing method according to claim 7, characterized in that: In the providing step, information indicating changes in the score within a preset period is provided.

12. The information processing method according to claim 7, characterized in that: In the providing step, information indicating the keeper's ranking is provided based on the scores indicating the physical and mental states of the companion animals kept by the keeper and the scores indicating the physical and mental states of the companion animals kept by other keepers.

13. The information processing method according to claim 7, characterized in that: In the providing step, information indicating a proposal for a behavior related to raising the companion animal for improving the score is provided.

14. The information processing method according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the estimating step, the physical state and mental state of the companion animal kept by the keeper and the keeping state of the companion animal by the keeper are estimated. In the providing step, information corresponding to the physical state and mental state of the companion animal and the feeding status of the companion animal is provided.

15. The information processing method according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the providing step, information corresponding to the physical state and mental state of the companion animal is provided in a form that the owner can post on a social networking service.

16. An information processing device, characterized in that: have: a collecting unit for collecting companion animal information related to the companion animal, keeper information related to a keeper who keeps the companion animal and associated with the keeping of the companion animal, and environmental information related to the environment in which the keeper keeps the companion animal; an estimating unit that estimates the physical state and mental state of the companion animal based on the companion animal information, owner information, and environmental information collected by the collecting unit; and A providing unit provides the owner with information corresponding to the physical state and mental state estimated by the estimating unit.

17. A storage medium storing an information processing program, characterized in that: Have your computer perform the following steps: A collecting step of collecting companion animal information related to the companion animal, breeder information related to a breeder of the companion animal and associated with the breeding of the companion animal, and environmental information related to the environment in which the breeder breeds the companion animal; an estimating step of estimating the physical state and mental state of the companion animal based on the companion animal information, owner information, and environmental information collected in the collecting step; as well as A providing step of providing the owner with information corresponding to the physical state and mental state estimated by the estimating step.

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