Excretion information processing system

Abstract

To provide an excretion information processing system capable of further accurately determining the state of excrement regardless of a toilet device used.SOLUTION: An excretion information processing system 10 comprises a first acquisition unit that acquires, as a first image, an image of feces excreted in a toilet device 12 captured by an imaging device provided in the toilet device 12, a second acquisition unit that acquires, as a second image, an image of feces captured by a user, which is different from the first image, and a determination unit that determines the state of the feces in the captured image based on the first image or the second image.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an excretion information processing system. [Background technology]

[0002] Systems have been developed that use an imaging function provided in a toilet device to capture images and determine the properties of excrement from the images. For example, when a defecation occurs in a toilet device that does not have an imaging function, it is expected that the user will visually determine the properties of the excrement.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses that it is possible to indicate whether the subject of judgment of the properties of excrement is a device or a human. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2021-051449 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, when the main subject of judgment of the properties of excrement is a human, the judgment may vary more than when the judgment is made by a device, and the judgment accuracy may be inferior. However, when defecation occurs in a toilet device that does not have an imaging function, unless a human judges it, the properties of the excrement may not be judged, and for example, the excrement record may be intermittent.

[0006] In view of the above problems, an object of the present disclosure is to provide an excretion information processing system that can more accurately determine the state of excretion regardless of the toilet apparatus used. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, the excretion information processing system according to the first aspect of the present disclosure includes a first acquisition unit that acquires an image of stool excreted in the toilet device as a first image, the image being captured by an imaging unit provided in the toilet device, a second acquisition unit that acquires an image of the stool captured by the user as a second image different from the first image, and a determination unit that determines the state of the captured stool based on the first image or the second image.

[0008] According to this configuration, the state of the stool can be determined from the first image captured by the toilet device provided with the imaging unit, and the state of the stool can be determined from the second image captured by the user. That is, the state of the stool can also be determined from the second image obtained by the user using a user terminal such as a smartphone, and the accuracy of the determination can be improved compared to when a human makes the determination. In addition, even if the toilet device does not have an imaging function, the state can be determined as long as the second image can be captured, so that the state of the excrement can be determined regardless of the toilet device used. That is, the user's excretion record is prevented from becoming intermittent (missing data), and accurate recording is possible.

[0009] Moreover, the excretion information processing system according to the second aspect of the present disclosure further includes an output unit that stores the result of the determination of the stool state by the determination unit in a predetermined storage unit.

[0010] According to this configuration, the determination result based on the first image and the second image can be stored, i.e., excretion recording is performed.

[0011] In addition, in the excretion information processing system according to the third aspect of the present disclosure, the second acquisition unit and the determination unit are provided in the toilet device, and the second acquisition unit acquires the second image from a terminal used by the user to capture the image via short-range wireless communication.

[0012] According to this configuration, the second acquisition unit provided in the toilet device acquires the second image from the user terminal via short-range wireless communication, thereby improving privacy.

[0013] In addition, in the excretion information processing system according to the fourth aspect of the present disclosure, the second acquisition unit, the judgment unit, and the output unit are provided in a server device, and the output unit stores the first image, the second image, and the judgment result in the memory unit provided in the server device.

[0014] According to this configuration, the server device can determine and store the state of the stool, thereby reducing the processing load on the toilet device, for example.

[0015] In addition, in the excretion information processing system according to the fifth aspect of the present disclosure, the judgment unit includes a first judgment unit that judges the state of the captured stool based on the first image, and a second judgment unit that judges the state of the captured stool based on the second image, and the second acquisition unit and the second judgment unit are provided in a terminal on which the user captured the second image.

[0016] According to this configuration, the state of the stool can be determined at the user terminal. For example, the second image captured at the user terminal is not transmitted to an outside source, which further improves privacy.

[0017] In addition, in the excretion information processing system according to the sixth aspect of the present disclosure, the determination result by the determination unit is displayed on a predetermined display unit, and the source of the stool image corresponding to the determination result is also displayed.

[0018] According to this configuration, by displaying the determination result together with the source of acquisition, it is possible to check the excretion record by comparing the determination result with the source of acquisition. Effect of the Invention

[0019] According to the excretion information processing system according to the present disclosure, the state of excreta can be determined more accurately regardless of the toilet apparatus used. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] 1 is an overall configuration diagram of an excretion information processing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a toilet device. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a processing device in the toilet device. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a user terminal. [Diagram 5] 2 shows an example of the function of a processing device of a toilet device in an excretion information processing system. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of excretion record data. [Figure 7] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a process flow when a user uses a toilet device having an imaging function. [Figure 8] 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing flow when a user uses a toilet device that does not have an imaging function. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of a user terminal when capturing an image. [Figure 10] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of a user terminal when checking an excretion record. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0021] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In order to facilitate understanding of the description, the same components in each drawing are denoted by the same reference numerals as much as possible, and duplicated description will be omitted.

[0022] === Implementation form === <Overall composition> FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of an excretion information processing system 10 in one embodiment of the present disclosure. The excretion information processing system 10 is capable of analyzing the excretion of a user and providing the obtained analysis result to the user. Specifically, the excretion information processing system 10 judges the state of the excretion, records the judgment result as an excretion record, and provides the excretion record to the user, etc. The excretion information processing system 10 includes a toilet device 12, a server device 16, and a user terminal 18 as a terminal device. In FIG. 1, one device each of the toilet device 12, the toilet device 14, the server device 16, and the user terminal 18 is shown, but each device may be provided by one or more devices. For example, the toilet device 12, the server device 16, and the user terminal 18 are capable of communicating with each other via a network NT. In addition, the toilet device 12 and the user terminal 18 are capable of communicating with each other via short-range wireless communication.

[0023] The toilet device 12 is provided in a toilet room R and used by a user. The toilet device 12 has an imaging function for acquiring image data by imaging excrement. A specific device configuration of the toilet device 12 will be described later.

[0024] The toilet device 14, which is different from the toilet device 12, is basically configured in the same manner as the toilet device 12, but does not have the imaging function that the toilet device 12 has. Note that even if the toilet device 14 has an imaging function, it may not be compatible with the processing device 70 described below (it may not be able to perform the determination process).

[0025] The server device 16 is a server-type information processing device that manages the excretion records. The server device 16 may be either a cloud-type or an on-premise type.

[0026] The user terminal 18 is an information processing device used by a user. The user is a person who is the subject of the excretion record. In other words, the user is a person who is judged for the state of excrement. The user terminal 18 is, for example, a mobile terminal, specifically, a smartphone, a tablet, a laptop, a wearable device, or the like. In this embodiment, the user terminal 18 is a smartphone as an example.

[0027] <Configuration of the toilet device 12> Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the toilet device 12 in Figure 1. The toilet device 12 includes a toilet bowl 30, a toilet seat device 40, an operation panel 60, and a processing device 70. When viewed from a user seated on a toilet seat 44 (described below), the front is the "front", the rear is the "rear", the left is the "left", the right is the "right", the vertically upward is the "up", and the vertically downward is the "down".

[0028] A toilet 30 is installed on the floor surface F of the toilet room R. The toilet 30 has a bowl portion 32 that receives the user's waste, and a rim 34 that stands around the bowl portion 32. For example, the bowl portion 32 is flushed and feces is discharged by operating an operating lever or a button 64 provided on an operating panel 60, which will be described later.

[0029] The toilet seat device 40 is attached to the top of the toilet bowl 30 so as to be openable and closable, and includes a main body 42, a toilet seat 44, and a toilet lid 46. The toilet seat device 40 may be attached to the toilet bowl 30 so as to be detachable, or may be attached to the toilet bowl 30 so as to be integrated therewith. For example, a user detection sensor 52, a seating detection sensor 54, and an opening / closing detection sensor 56 are provided on the front surface of the main body 42. The user detection sensor 52 is a sensor that detects the presence of a user near the toilet bowl 30, and is, for example, a pyroelectric infrared sensor. The seating detection sensor 54 is a sensor that detects the user sitting on the seating surface 44b of the toilet seat 44, and is, for example, a distance sensor that uses infrared rays. The opening / closing detection sensor 56 is a sensor that detects the opening / closing state of the toilet seat 44, and is, for example, a micro button. In addition, a sound sensor that detects the sound of stool falling and a vibration sensor that detects the shaking of accumulated water may be provided.

[0030] The toilet seat 44 is annular, with an opening 44a formed in the center. This opening 44a opens the bowl portion 32 when the toilet seat 44 is placed on the rim 34. The rear end of the toilet seat 44 is pivotally supported by the main body 42, which allows the toilet seat 44 to rotate between a position in which it is placed on the rim 34 and a position in which it is separated from the rim 34 and widely opens the bowl portion 32. For example, an image sensor 58 is provided on the rear surface of the toilet seat 44. The arrangement of the image sensor 58 is not limited to the above.

[0031] The image sensor 58 is an imaging unit that captures an image of the inside of the bowl portion 32. That is, the image sensor 58 realizes the imaging function of the toilet device 12. The image sensor 58 is, for example, an optical camera. The image sensor 58 may be an area camera that captures a two-dimensional image, or a line sensor that combines one-dimensional images to generate a two-dimensional image. Image data showing an image of the stool excreted by the user is obtained through the image sensor 58.

[0032] The toilet lid 46 is pivotally supported on the main body 42 so as to be openable and closable relative to the toilet bowl 30. This allows the toilet lid 46 to rotate between a position in which it covers the toilet bowl 30 and a position in which it moves away from the toilet bowl 30 and widely opens the bowl portion 32.

[0033] The operation panel 60 is installed, for example, on a wall surface of the toilet room R. The operation panel 60 includes a display unit 62 and a plurality of buttons 64.

[0034] The processing device 70 is an information processing device that determines the state of feces excreted by the user. The processing device 70 is provided in the main body 42 of the toilet seat device 40, for example.

[0035] <Hardware configuration of the processing device 70 of the toilet device 12> FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the processing device 70 in the toilet device 12 of FIG.

[0036] 3, the processing device 70 includes a control device 80, a communication device 81, and a storage device 82. The processing device 70 is mainly configured with a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 83 and a memory 84.

[0037] In the processing device 70, the CPU 83 executes a predetermined program stored in the memory 84 or the storage device 82, etc., to function as various functional components described below.

[0038] The communication device 81 is composed of a communication interface for communicating with devices inside the toilet device 12 and external devices.

[0039] The storage device 82 is composed of a hard disk etc. It stores various programs and information required for executing the processes in the control device 80, as well as information on the results of the processes.

[0040] The processing device 70 can be realized by using an information processing device such as a dedicated or general-purpose computer or a microcomputer. The processing device 70 may be configured by a single information processing device or by multiple information processing devices. FIG. 3 shows only a part of the main hardware configuration of the processing device 70, and the processing device 70 may have other configurations.

[0041] The hardware configuration of the server device 16 may be the same as that of the information processing device shown in Fig. 3. For example, the performance of each device in the server device 16 is higher than that of each device in the processing device 70. The hardware configuration of the server device 16 may be different from that shown in Fig. 3.

[0042] <Hardware configuration of user terminal 18> FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the user terminal 18 of FIG.

[0043] 4, the user terminal 18 includes a control device 90, a communication device 91, a storage device 92, an operation device 93, a display device 94, and an imaging device 95. The user terminal 18 is mainly configured with a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 96 and a memory 97.

[0044] In the user terminal 18, the CPU 96 executes a predetermined program stored in the memory 97 or the storage device 92, etc., to thereby function as various functional components described below.

[0045] The communication device 91 is composed of devices inside the user terminal 18 and a communication interface for communicating with external devices.

[0046] The storage device 92 stores various programs and information required for the execution of processes in the control device 90, as well as information on the results of the processes.

[0047] The operation device 93 accepts operations from the user to the user terminal 18. The operation device 93 is, for example, a touch panel.

[0048] The display device 94 displays various information on the user terminal 18. For example, an excretion record is displayed on the display device 94. For example, the operation device 93 and the display device 94 are combined to form a touch panel display.

[0049] The imaging device 95 is a camera unit that can capture images by user operation. The imaging device 95 is, for example, an optical camera.

[0050] The user terminal 18 can also be realized using an information processing device such as a dedicated or general-purpose computer or a microcomputer. Also, Fig. 4 shows only a part of the main hardware configuration of the user terminal 18, and the user terminal 18 can have other configurations.

[0051] <Functional configuration> 5 shows an example of the functions of the processing device 70 of the toilet device 12 in the excretion information processing system 10. The processing device 70 includes an acquisition unit 101, a determination unit 102, and an output unit 103.

[0052] The acquisition unit 101 acquires images of the captured stool. The acquisition unit 101 acquires each image through communication by the communication device 81 of the processing device 70. The acquisition unit 101 has a first acquisition unit 110 and a second acquisition unit 111.

[0053] The first acquisition unit 110 acquires an image (hereinafter referred to as a "first image") captured by the image sensor 58 provided in the toilet device 12. That is, the first acquisition unit 110 acquires an image of feces excreted into the toilet device 12 as the first image.

[0054] For example, after or during a user's defecation, the image sensor 58 captures an image of the inside of the bowl. The image capture may be performed multiple times within a predetermined period of time, or may be performed just once. For example, the image capture may be started by a sensor such as the user detection sensor 52, the seating detection sensor 54, or the opening / closing detection sensor 56, or may be started by operating an image capture start button provided on an operation panel or the like. When an image of the stool is captured in this manner, the first acquisition unit 110 in the processing device 70 acquires it as a first image.

[0055] The second acquisition unit 111 acquires an image of stool captured by the user (hereinafter referred to as a "second image"). The second image is different from the first image and is an image captured by the user with the user terminal 18. In this way, the first image and the second image are captured by different devices.

[0056] For example, when a user uses the toilet device 14, the toilet device 14 is not provided with an imaging function and therefore cannot capture images like the image sensor 58 of the toilet device 12. In such a case, the user captures an image of the stool with the user terminal 18. When the image of the stool is captured in this manner, the second acquisition unit 111 acquires it as a second image.

[0057] The second acquisition unit 111 acquires the second image from the user terminal 18. In this case, the user terminal 18 and the toilet device 12 are connected by short-distance wireless communication, and the second acquisition unit 111 acquires the second image from the user terminal 18 via short-distance wireless communication. The short-distance wireless communication is, for example, wireless communication with a communication range of within several tens of meters (for example, within 10 meters), such as Bluetooth (registered trademark). That is, the short-distance wireless communication is communication with a limited communication range, and the second acquisition unit 111 acquires the second image from the user terminal 18 when the user terminal 18 is within the communication range of the short-distance wireless communication. For example, in the case where a user uses a toilet device 14 that is far from the toilet device 12 and captures an image with the user terminal 18, when the user returns home or the like and the user terminal 18 is within the communication range of the toilet device 12, the second acquisition unit 111 acquires the second image from the user terminal 18. For example, if permission for automatic transmission of the second image is set in the user terminal 18, when the user terminal 18 is within the communication range, the second image may be automatically transmitted from the user terminal 18 to the second acquisition unit 111, or the second acquisition unit 111 may automatically acquire the second image from the user terminal 18. When the user terminal 18 is within the communication range, the user may be asked for permission for transmission.

[0058] The acquisition unit 101 acquires the first image and the second image, and also acquires information on the corresponding excretion date and time. That is, the acquisition unit 101 acquires an image of the stool in association with information on the excretion date and time of the stool. The information on the excretion date and time is information indicating the date and time of excretion. The information indicating the excretion date and time may be the date and time when the defecation actually occurred, or may be a date and time that is highly relevant to the actual defecation date and time. Examples of the date and time that is highly relevant to the actual defecation date and time include information on the day when the defecation occurred (not including the time), information on the time period when the defecation occurred, and the date and time when the image was captured.

[0059] The determination unit 102 determines the state of the stool based on the captured image of the stool. The state refers to the state of the excrement, such as the color, amount, urination time (defecation time), shape, and properties. The state can be appropriately set depending on the purpose of excretion recording, etc. That is, the determination unit 102 determines the state of the captured stool based on each of the first image and the second image.

[0060] The determination unit 102 includes a first determination unit 113 and a second determination unit 114 .

[0061] The first determination unit 113 determines the state of the captured stool based on the first image. That is, the first determination unit 113 analyzes the state of the stool shown in the first image based on the first image acquired by the first acquisition unit 110. Note that the method of determining the state of the stool based on the first image is not limited, and various methods are applicable. The first determination unit 113 outputs the determination result of the state of the stool.

[0062] The second determination unit 114 determines the state of the captured stool based on the second image. That is, the second determination unit 114 analyzes the state of the stool shown in the second image based on the second image acquired by the second acquisition unit 111. Note that the method of determining the state of the stool based on the second image is not limited, and various methods are applicable. The second determination unit 114 outputs the determination result of the state of the stool.

[0063] Since the second judgment unit 114 performs analysis based on the second image captured by the user, preprocessing may be performed before the judgment of the state. For example, the distance between the stool or the toilet device 14 and the user terminal 18 (i.e., the image scale) may be estimated based on the second image, and the state of the stool may be judged using the distance. When estimating the distance, for example, it may be estimated based on a reference part of the toilet device 14 such as the bowl part 32 or the toilet seat 44 shown in the second image. Also, a guide may be displayed on the user terminal 18 during shooting so as to ensure a predetermined distance. Also, if the model of the toilet device 14 is known, the model information may be used to judge the state. Also, if an object such as paper (toilet paper) used by the user after defecation is shown in the second image, the image part hidden by the object (especially the defecation part) may be corrected by image processing, and the judgment process may be performed using the corrected image. Note that preprocessing other than the above may be performed.

[0064] The output unit 103 stores the stool state determination result by the determination unit 102 in a predetermined storage unit. That is, the output unit 103 stores the determination result corresponding to the first image and the determination result corresponding to the second image in a predetermined storage unit. The predetermined storage unit is, for example, the storage device 82 provided in the server device 16. Note that as long as storage is possible, the storage unit is not limited to the server device 16 and may be the toilet device 12.

[0065] For example, the output unit 103 stores the user ID, the excretion date and time, the image type, the image data name, the acquisition source, the toilet information, and the judgment result in association with each other as excretion record data in a predetermined storage unit. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of excretion record data. As shown in FIG. 6, the user ID, the excretion date and time, the image type, the image data name, the acquisition source, the toilet information, and the judgment result are stored in association with each other. The user ID is identification information uniquely associated with the user, for example, "U0001". The excretion date and time is set based on information related to the acquired excretion date and time. The image type is information indicating whether it is a first image or a second image. For example, the image type indicating the first image is "P01", and the image type indicating the second image is "P02". The image data name is identification information uniquely associated with the image. The acquisition source is the source of image data. When the image is a first image, the acquisition source is the toilet device 12, "G01", and when the image is a second image, the acquisition source is the user terminal 18, "G02". The toilet information is identification information uniquely associated with the toilet used. For example, when the toilet device 12 is used, it is "T01", and when the toilet device 14 is used, it is "T02". When a toilet device that does not have identification information is used, it may be set as "unknown". The judgment result is information indicating the state of the stool judged by the judgment unit 102. Each item may be set in advance, may be set by the user when capturing an image, or may be automatically set in the output unit 103 or the like. For example, when the image type is a first image, the acquisition source can be automatically set as the toilet device 12. Note that FIG. 6 as the excretion record data is an example, and is not limited to each item in FIG. 6.

[0066] The server device 16 stores the information sent from the output unit 103 of the toilet device 12 as excretion record data and accumulates the data. The server device 16 then displays the accumulated excretion record data on a predetermined display unit, for example. The predetermined display unit is, for example, the display device 94 of the user terminal 18. Note that the predetermined display unit is not limited to the user terminal 18 as long as it is a device that requires the display of the excretion record data, and may be displayed on, for example, the operation panel 60. The server device 16 provides the accumulated excretion record data to the user terminal 18. This allows the user to check the excretion record using the user terminal 18.

[0067] For example, the server device 16 causes the user terminal 18 to display the determination result by the determination unit 102, and also causes the user terminal 18 to display the source of the stool image corresponding to the determination result. If the image is a first image, the source of the image is the toilet device 12, and if the image is a second image, the source of the image is the user terminal 18. By displaying the source of the image together with the determination result, the user can recognize the situation related to the determination result. Note that the toilet device 12 may display the excretion record data on a predetermined display unit.

[0068] <Processing flow> 7 and 8 are flow charts showing an example of the process flow of the excretion information processing system 10 according to this embodiment. Fig. 7 shows an example in which a user uses a toilet device 12 having an imaging function, and Fig. 8 shows an example in which a user uses a toilet device 14 not having an imaging function. Note that the order and contents of the following steps can be changed as appropriate.

[0069] An example of a process flow when a user uses the toilet device 12 having an imaging function will be described with reference to Fig. 7. Fig. 7 is repeatedly executed at a predetermined control period.

[0070] (Step SP10) The first acquisition unit 110 determines whether or not imaging has been performed in the toilet device 12. If imaging has been performed, the process proceeds to step SP11, and if imaging has not been performed, step SP10 is executed again.

[0071] (Step SP11) The first acquisition unit 110 acquires, as a first image, an image of the stool excreted into the toilet device 12. The first acquisition unit 110 also acquires information related to the excretion date and time corresponding to the first image. Then, the process proceeds to step SP12.

[0072] (Step SP12) The first determination section 113 determines the state of the captured stool based on the first image, and then proceeds to step SP13.

[0073] (Step SP13) The output unit 103 outputs the first image, the determination result corresponding to the first image, and information on the excretion date and time corresponding to the first image to the server device 16 in association with each other, and stores them as excretion record data. Note that the output unit 103 may also store information such as a user ID, image data name, acquisition source, and toilet information in addition to the information in association with the first image as excretion record data.

[0074] Next, an example of a process flow in a case where a user uses the toilet device 14 that does not have an imaging function will be described with reference to Fig. 8. Fig. 8 is repeatedly executed at a predetermined control period.

[0075] (Step SP20) The second acquisition unit 111 determines whether or not the user terminal 18 is within the communication range of the toilet device 12. If the user terminal 18 is not within the communication range, step SP20 is executed again. If the user terminal 18 is within the communication range, the process proceeds to step SP21.

[0076] (Step SP21) The second acquisition unit 111 acquires an image of the stool captured by the user terminal 18 as a second image. The second acquisition unit 111 also acquires information on the excretion date and time corresponding to the second image. Note that information such as location information and weather information may be sent from the user terminal 18. Then, the process proceeds to step SP22.

[0077] (Step SP22) The second determination section 114 determines the state of the captured stool based on the second image, and then proceeds to step SP23.

[0078] (Step SP23) The output unit 103 outputs the second image, the determination result corresponding to the second image, and information on the excretion date and time corresponding to the second image to the server device 16 in association with each other, and stores them as excretion record data. Note that the output unit 103 may also store information such as a user ID, image data name, acquisition source, and toilet information in addition to the information in association with the second image as excretion record data.

[0079] <Example of a screen on user terminal 18> 9 and 10 are diagrams showing examples of a screen 123 and a screen 131 displayed on the user terminal 18. FIG.

[0080] When a user defecates in a toilet device 14 or the like that does not have an imaging function, the user starts a predetermined application on the user terminal 18. FIG. 9 shows an example of a screen 123 for imaging defecation. For example, imaging can be performed by pressing an imaging button 124 on the screen 123, and the captured image is displayed in an area 125. In addition, an area 126 displays a user name (user ID) and an imaging date and time (excretion date and time) that are registered in advance in the application. It is preferable that the toilet device 14 used is selectable, as shown in an area 127. For example, the toilet device 14 that the user is expected to use is registered in advance in the application as, for example, "the toilet at my daughter's house", and can be selected in the area 127. The information selected in the area 127 is used as toilet information. The user performs imaging on the user terminal 18, and when the user returns home or the like and the user terminal 18 comes within communication range of the toilet device 12, the second acquisition unit 111 acquires a second image from the user terminal 18. It is preferable that the second image is deleted from the user terminal 18 when the second image is acquired.

[0081] In addition, the user can check the excretion record data stored in the server device 16 on the user terminal 18. When checking the excretion record on the user terminal 19, it is preferable that the user who is the target of the excretion record or a user authorized by the target user performs authentication before displaying it. FIG. 10 shows an example of a screen 131 on which the excretion record is displayed. For example, the excretion record is displayed in a calendar format. For example, a date is displayed in an area 132, and a mark 134 is displayed in an area 133 corresponding to the date. For example, in the area 133, a mark 134 is displayed for each time period of morning, afternoon, and night, indicating what day (date) and when (time period) defecation occurred. In addition, a mark 135 is displayed for each mark 134. The mark 135 indicates that the source of the image of the stool corresponding to the judgment result is the user terminal 18. In other words, the mark 135 indicates that the mark 134 is a judgment result based on an image captured when defecation occurred in a toilet device 14 other than the toilet device 12. When mark 134 is pressed, individual detailed information may be displayed, and it is preferable that the detailed information also displays the source of the stool image corresponding to the determination result.

[0082] <Action and effect> As described above, the excretion information processing system 10 according to this embodiment includes a first acquisition unit 110 that acquires, as a first image, an image of stool excreted in the toilet device 12 captured by an image sensor 58 serving as an imaging unit provided in the toilet device 12, a second acquisition unit 111 that acquires, as a second image, an image of the stool captured by the user which is different from the first image, and a determination unit 102 that determines the state of the captured stool based on the first image or the second image.

[0083] According to this configuration, the state of the stool can be determined from the first image captured by the toilet device 12 provided with an imaging unit, and the state of the stool can be determined from the second image captured by the user. That is, the state of the stool can also be determined from the second image obtained by the user using a user terminal 18 such as a smartphone, and the accuracy of the determination can be improved compared to when a human makes the determination. In addition, even if the toilet device 14 does not have an imaging function, the state can be determined as long as the second image can be captured, so that the state of the excrement can be determined regardless of the toilet device used. That is, the user's excretion record is prevented from becoming intermittent (missing data), and accurate recording is possible.

[0084] Moreover, the excretion information processing system 10 further includes an output unit 103 that stores the result of the determination of the state of the stool by the determination unit 102 in a predetermined storage unit.

[0085] According to this configuration, the determination result based on the first image and the second image can be stored, i.e., excretion recording is performed.

[0086] In addition, in the excretion information processing system 10, the second acquisition unit 111 and the judgment unit 102 are provided in the toilet device 12, and the second acquisition unit 111 acquires the second image via short-range wireless communication from the user terminal 18, which is the terminal on which the user captured the image.

[0087] According to this configuration, the second acquisition unit 111 provided in the toilet device 12 acquires the second image from the user terminal 18 via short-range wireless communication, thereby improving privacy.

[0088] Furthermore, in the excretion information processing system 10, the determination result by the determination unit 102 is displayed on a predetermined display unit, and the source of the stool image corresponding to the determination result is also displayed.

[0089] According to this configuration, by displaying the determination result together with the source of acquisition, it is possible to check the excretion record by comparing the determination result with the source of acquisition.

[0090] <Modification> The present disclosure is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment. In other words, the above-mentioned specific example, to which a person skilled in the art appropriately adds design modifications, is also included in the scope of the present disclosure as long as it has the features of the present disclosure. In addition, each element of the above-mentioned embodiment and the following modified examples can be combined to the extent technically possible, and the combination of these is also included in the scope of the present disclosure as long as it has the features of the present disclosure.

[0091] For example, in the above embodiment, the condition is judged based on an image obtained by capturing an image of stool, but the condition may also be judged based on an image obtained by capturing an image of urine instead of or together with stool.

[0092] In addition, in the above embodiment, the user terminal 18 and the processing device 70 of the toilet device 12 are capable of communicating via short-range wireless communication, and the second acquisition unit 111 acquires the second image from the user terminal 18 via short-range wireless communication as an example, but the communication is not limited to short-range wireless communication, and wireless communication, wired communication, etc. may also be used.

[0093] In addition, in the above embodiment, an example was described in which the acquisition unit 101 (first acquisition unit 110 and second acquisition unit 111), the judgment unit 102 (first judgment unit 113 and second judgment unit 114), and the output unit 103 are provided in the toilet device 12 (processing device 70), but the processing device 70 may be provided separately from the toilet device 12.

[0094] In the above embodiment, the case where the acquisition unit 101 (the first acquisition unit 110 and the second acquisition unit 111), the judgment unit 102 (the first judgment unit 113 and the second judgment unit 114), and the output unit 103 are provided in the toilet device 12 (the processing device 70) has been described as an example. However, the acquisition unit 101, the judgment unit 102, and the output unit 103 may be provided in the server device 16. That is, the state judgment process may be performed in the server device 16. The server device 16 can judge and store the state of the stool, and for example, the processing load in the toilet device 12 can be reduced. The first acquisition unit 110 may be provided in the toilet device 12, and the second acquisition unit 111 may be provided in the server device 16. In this way, analysis and recording can be performed in the server device 16. In this case, the server device 16 acquires the second image from the user terminal 18 via a predetermined network. The timing of acquisition may be when the image capturing is completed in the user terminal 18, or after a predetermined period has elapsed. Alternatively, the second image may be transmitted from the user terminal 18 to the toilet device 12 via short-range wireless communication, and then the server device 16 may acquire the second image.

[0095] In the above embodiment, the acquisition unit 101 (the first acquisition unit 110 and the second acquisition unit 111), the judgment unit 102 (the first judgment unit 113 and the second judgment unit 114), and the output unit 103 are provided in the toilet device 12 (the processing device 70) as an example. However, each unit may be provided in the user terminal 18. In this manner, analysis and recording can be performed in the server device 16. The second acquisition unit 111 and the second judgment unit 114 related to the second image may be provided in the user terminal 18, and the judgment result may be output to the toilet device 12 or the server device 16. The state of the stool is judged in the user terminal 18, and the second image captured by the user terminal 18 is not transmitted to the outside, for example, thereby improving privacy. Furthermore, when the second judgment unit 114 is provided in the user terminal 18, the judgment result by the second judgment unit 114 may not be output to the toilet device 12 or the server device 16, but may be output to the user terminal 18 by the first judgment unit 113 provided in the toilet device 12 and displayed on the display device 94 of the user terminal 18 together with the judgment result by the second judgment unit 114.

[0096] As described above, the devices equipped with the functions constituting the excretion information processing system 10 can be appropriately changed and are not limited to the above. That is, the state of the entire excretion information processing system 10 is determined based on the first image and the second image, and is recorded as an excretion record.

[0097] In the above embodiment, the second judgment unit 114 performs the process of state judgment based on the second image, but the judgment process may be separated. For example, the first judgment may be separated into a first judgment that judges information that can be judged by simple processing from the second image, and a second judgment that judges the detailed state of the stool based on the second image. For example, the first judgment judges information such as the color of the stool, and the second judgment judges information such as the properties of the stool. By separating the judgments in this way, it is possible to execute the process of the second judgment while the user is checking the result of the first judgment, and provide the result of the second judgment to the user as soon as the processing is completed. The first judgment may be performed by the user terminal 18. [Explanation of symbols]

[0098] 10: Excretion information processing system 12: Toilet equipment 58: Image sensor (imaging section) 102: Judgment section 110:First Acquisition Department 111:Second Acquisition Department

Claims

1. a first acquisition unit that acquires an image of feces excreted in the toilet device as a first image, the image being captured by an imaging unit provided in the toilet device; a second acquisition unit that acquires an image of stool captured by a user as a second image different from the first image; a determination unit for determining a state of the captured stool based on the first image or the second image; An excretion information processing system comprising:

2. an output unit that stores the result of the stool state determination by the determination unit in a predetermined memory unit; The excretion information processing system according to claim 1 , further comprising:

3. The second acquisition unit and the determination unit are provided in the toilet device, The second acquisition unit acquires the second image from a terminal on which the user captured the image via short-range wireless communication. The excretion information processing system according to claim 1 or 2.

4. the second acquisition unit, the determination unit, and the output unit are provided in a server device, the output unit stores the first image, the second image, and the determination result in the storage unit provided in the server device; The excretion information processing system according to claim 2 .

5. The determination unit is a first determination unit that determines a state of the captured stool based on the first image; A second determination unit that determines a state of the captured stool based on the second image; having the second acquisition unit and the second determination unit are provided in a terminal on which the user captured the second image, The excretion information processing system according to claim 1 or 2.

6. displaying the determination result by the determination unit on a predetermined display unit, and displaying the source of the stool image corresponding to the determination result; The excretion information processing system according to claim 1 or 2.

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