Exercise guidance device, exercise guidance method, and program

Abstract

To guide a user's exercise so that the heart rate falls within a prescribed condition range.SOLUTION: An exercise guidance device 1 includes: an exercise state detection unit 34 that detects a user's exercise state using a prescribed machine 2 equipped with a specified weight; a respiration state detection unit 35 that detects the user's respiration state; a heartbeat detection unit 36 that detects the user's heartbeat; and an exercise guidance unit 37 that guides the user so that the user's heart rate falls within a prescribed condition range on the basis of the user's exercise state, respiration state, and heartbeat.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an exercise guide device, an exercise guide method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there is known a technique for changing the exercise load of a user exercising using exercise equipment according to the condition of the user. For example, Patent Document 1 describes this type of technique.

[0003] Patent Document 1 relates to an automatic load adjusting device for aerobic exercise equipment that adjusts the load of the aerobic exercise equipment according to the current body type so that it becomes the load set by the exercise program required to achieve the target body type. This patent document 1 describes changing the load of the aerobic exercise equipment so that the heart rate during exercise becomes the target heart rate set by the exercise program. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2000-014828 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Even if the load of the aerobic exercise machine is changed, since it is the user who is actually exercising, the heart rate may not fall within the target range depending on the way the user exercises. For example, even if the load of the machine is reduced, if the user increases the number of exercises in a given time or changes the movement to one that puts more strain on the user, the load may not actually decrease and the heart rate may not fall within the target range. The conventional technology has room for improvement in terms of taking into account the actual load on the user.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to guide a user's exercise so that the heart rate falls within a predetermined condition range. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, one aspect of the present invention is an exercise guide device comprising: exercise state detection means for detecting the exercise state of a user using a predetermined machine equipped with predetermined weights; respiratory state detection means for detecting the respiratory state of the user; heart rate detection means for detecting the heart rate of the user; and exercise guide means for guiding the user so that the user's heart rate falls within a predetermined condition range based on the user's exercise state, respiratory state and heart rate.

[0008] Another aspect of the present invention is an exercise guide method and a program corresponding to the exercise guide device. Effect of the Invention

[0009] According to the present invention, it is possible to guide a user's exercise so that the heart rate falls within a predetermined condition range. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of an overall configuration of an exercise guide system. [Diagram 2] 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of the exercise guide device. FIG. [Diagram 3] 2 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the exercise guide device. FIG. [Figure 4] 11 is a diagram showing an example of an image as guide information output by the exercise guide device. FIG. [Diagram 5] 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a guide process performed by the exercise guide system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] <Summary> The exercise guide device of this embodiment is a device that guides a user who uses a so-called fitness machine equipped with a predetermined weight in exercising. Specifically, the exercise guide device provides voice guidance so that the user's heart rate falls within a predetermined range. Examples of voice guidance include "Stretch to the end," "Count a little more slowly and out loud," etc. Details of this embodiment are described below.

[0012] <System configuration> FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of an exercise guide system 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The exercise guide system 100 is configured by connecting an exercise guide device 1, a machine 2, an imaging device 3, a notification device 4, and a management terminal 5 via a network N. The network N is, for example, the Internet, a LAN (Local Area Network), or a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The exercise guide system 100 also executes various processes in cooperation with the operations of a labor and personnel management system 6, a time attendance management system 7, and a day service record support system 8.

[0013] (Exercise guide device 1) The exercise guide device 1 is a computer that communicates with each of the machine 2, the imaging device 3, the notification device 4, and the management terminal 5, and transmits and receives various information. A detailed configuration of the exercise guide device 1 will be described later.

[0014] (Machine 2) The machine 2 is an exercise machine equipped with a predetermined weight. The specifications of the machine 2 are not particularly limited, and the machine 2 may be an exercise machine capable of performing a plurality of types of exercise. The machine 2 of this embodiment is intended for rehabilitation patients and the like to build muscles that are easy to exercise by performing low-stress muscle training multiple times using a predetermined weight. The machine 2 is also configured to be able to change the setting of the load that the exerciser obtains through the machine 2. The load can be changed depending on the amount of weight, the position of the exerciser, and the like.

[0015] (Imaging device 3) The imaging device 3 (detection device) is a device that detects the user's exercise state. The imaging device 3 is, for example, a camera. The imaging device 3 acquires an image of the user. The image acquired by the imaging device is used for authentication processing of the user and analysis processing of the exercise state. The imaging device 3 executes personal authentication such as face authentication and QR code (registered trademark) authentication. The imaging device 3 may also be a thermo camera that can measure body temperature. The imaging device 3 may also be configured by an optical type, an inertial type, an image type, or the like that performs motion capture, and may be used to measure posture during exercise, the number of repetitions, and the extension of limbs. Furthermore, the placement position of the imaging device 3 is set according to the purpose. For example, when it is necessary to capture the entire body of the user, the placement position is set directly above the machine or diagonally above. When it is necessary to capture the state of the exercise performed on the machine 2, the imaging device is installed in a position that can capture images of parts that should be kept at an angle during exercise (for example, knees, ankles, etc.), parts that measure the effect of the exercise (for example, key parts such as knee width), etc.

[0016] (Alarm device 4) The notification device 4 is a device that notifies the user of the exercise guide. The notification device 4 is, for example, configured with a display device such as a display, a sound device such as a speaker, or both. In the case of a display device that constitutes the notification device 4, for example, it is placed in front of the user for each machine 2. The notification device 4 may also be an electronic device worn by the user. For example, by making the notification device 4 a headset, it is possible to hear the navigation voice for each user without blocking external sounds. The notification device 4 may be smart glasses, and may be configured to visually convey navigation information to the user.

[0017] (Administrative terminal 5) The management terminal 5 is a computer managed by a trainer. The management terminal 5 acquires the exercise condition of the user from the exercise guide device 1 and is used by the trainer to manage the exercise condition of the user.

[0018] The management terminal 5 is, for example, a mobile device such as a tablet or smartphone that can communicate with the exercise guide device 1. Through the management terminal 5, the trainer can check the appropriate operation, the user's attendance history at the facility, matters to be handed over, vital signs on the day of exercise, and the operating status of various other machines. The management terminal 5 may also be configured to be linked to smart glasses that have a speaker as an output device and a microphone as an input device. In this case, on the smart glasses side, the trainer can freely view information obtained on the management terminal 5, search for information by voice, input comments, and the like.

[0019] (Labor and Personnel Management System 6) The labor and personnel management system 6 is a device configured with a computer that links the exercise guide device 1 with the qualifications, skills, and the like held by trainers.

[0020] (Time attendance management system 7) The attendance management system 7 is a device configured by a computer that links the exercise guide device 1 with the work shifts of trainers who assist the user in exercising.

[0021] (Day service record support system 8) The day care record support system 8 is a device constituted by a computer that links the exercise guide device 1 with the user's age, sex, level of care required, day care record, exercise record, and the like.

[0022] <Hardware configuration> Next, a description will be given of an example of a hardware configuration of the exercise guide device 1. Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of the exercise guide device 1. The exercise guide device 1 is a computer equipped with a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, a bus 14, an input / output interface 15, an output unit 16, an input unit 17, a memory unit 18, a communication unit 19, and a drive 20.

[0023] The CPU 11 executes various processes according to a program recorded in the ROM 12 or a program loaded from the storage unit 18 to the RAM 13. The RAM 13 also stores data and the like required for the CPU 11 to execute various processes. The CPU 11, the ROM 12, and the RAM 13 are interconnected via a bus 14. An input / output interface 15 is also connected to this bus 14.

[0024] An output unit 16, an input unit 17, a storage unit 18, a communication unit 19, and a drive 20 are connected to the input / output interface 15. The output unit 16 is composed of a display, a speaker, etc., and outputs various information as images and sounds. The input unit 17 is composed of a keyboard, a mouse, etc., and inputs various information.

[0025] The storage unit 18 is composed of a hard disk, a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), etc., and stores various data. The communication unit 19 communicates with other devices via a network including the Internet.

[0026] Removable media 21, which may be a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, or a semiconductor memory, is appropriately attached to the drive 20. Programs read from the removable media 21 by the drive 20 are installed in the storage unit 18 as necessary. The removable media 21 can also store various data stored in the storage unit 18 in the same manner as the storage unit 18.

[0027] Although not shown in the figure, the imaging device 3, the alarm device 4, the management terminal 5, the labor and personnel management system 6, the attendance management system 7, and the day service record support system 8 have the same hardware configuration as the hardware configuration shown in Figure 2.

[0028] The above describes an example of the hardware configuration of the exercise guide device 1. The exercise guide device 1 realizes a functional configuration for performing guide processing by a hardware configuration as shown in Fig. 2. Next, the functional configuration of the exercise guide device 1 will be described with reference to Fig. 3.

[0029] <Functional configuration> First, we will explain various DBs (databases) realized by the hardware of the exercise guide device 1. As shown in Fig. 1, various information DBs such as a machine setting information DB41, a user position information DB42, an exercise state information DB43, a respiratory state information DB44, a heart rate information DB45, and an exercise record information DB46 are constructed in the exercise guide device 1.

[0030] The machine setting information DB41 stores information on the settings of the machine 2 for each user. The information on the settings of the machine 2 is, for example, weight, seat height, seat position, seat angle, backrest position, backrest angle, etc. When the machine 2 is a leg press, the information on the settings of the machine 2 for a certain user is numerical values ​​such as weight, seat height, seat position, seat angle, backrest position, backrest angle, etc. so that the weight is 7.5 kg and the user's knees and ankles are at 90 degrees. The machine setting information DB41 may also register identification information for identifying the user (user identification information). The user's identification information may be information obtained by facial authentication that performs image analysis of the user's face, or information obtained by code authentication that reads and verifies an IC card or QR code (registered trademark) associated with the user.

[0031] The user position information DB 42 stores information regarding the positions of the hands and feet of a user who uses the machine 2. The position of the user's hands is, for example, the gripping position of the hands on the machine 2. The position of the user's feet is, for example, the position where the feet are placed on the machine 2.

[0032] The exercise condition information DB 43 stores the user's exercise condition and its change over time. The respiratory condition information DB 44 stores the user's respiratory condition and its change over time. The heart rate information DB 45 stores the user's heart rate and its change over time. The exercise record information DB 46 stores any one of the exercise condition, respiratory condition, and heart rate in association with the user's identification information.

[0033] The exercise guide device 1 has, as functional components executed by the CPU 11, a machine setting unit 31, a machine setting change unit 32, a user position detection unit 33, an exercise state detection unit 34, a respiratory state detection unit 35, a heart rate detection unit 36, an exercise guide unit 37, a user state output unit 38, and an exercise recording unit 39.

[0034] In response to receiving the user's identification information, the machine setting unit 31 executes a process of setting a predetermined weight and a predetermined position of a predetermined machine. The predetermined position includes the seat height, seat position, seat angle, backrest position, backrest angle, etc. For example, when the exercise using the machine is a leg press, the machine setting unit 31 sets numerical values ​​such as the weight, seat height, seat position, seat angle, backrest position, backrest angle, etc., based on numerical values ​​pre-registered in the machine setting information DB41, so that the user's knees and ankles are at 90 degrees. If there are no pre-registered values ​​in the machine setting information DB 41, registered standard values ​​may be used for these values. Then, the machine setting unit 31 transmits the machine setting information to the machine 2. This allows accurate machine settings to be made based on the user's physique and the like. The settings of the machine 2 may be configured to be automatically changed based on the transmitted machine setting information, or may be configured to display the transmitted machine setting information on a monitor or the like and allow the user or trainer to change the settings by referring to these values.

[0035] The machine setting change unit 32 executes a process of changing the weight and position settings of a specific machine based on the user's heart rate. Information regarding the user's heart rate is detected by a heart rate detection unit 36, which will be described later, and stored in a heart rate information DB 45. The changed machine setting information is stored in a machine setting information DB 41. For example, when the real-time heart rate exceeds a preset range of conditions, the machine setting change unit 32 changes the machine setting information to lower the load, thereby adjusting the machine settings so that the user's heart rate falls within the predetermined range of conditions.

[0036] The user position detection unit 33 executes a process of detecting the position where the user places his / her feet and grips with his / her hands on a given machine. The user position detection unit 33 detects the position where the user places his / her feet and grips with his / her hands based on information transmitted from the imaging device 3. The information transmitted from the imaging device 3 is, for example, an image acquired by a camera or a detection signal from an electrostatic sensor, a piezoelectric sensor, or the like. The position information detected by the user position detection unit 33 is stored in the user position information DB 42. In addition to the imaging device 3, examples of a device for detecting the user position include a detection device including an electrostatic sensor, a piezoelectric sensor, or the like. Each of these sensors may be configured to be attached to the machine 2. This allows the user's position to be accurately recognized, and the exercise state to be more accurately managed.

[0037] The exercise condition detection unit 34 executes a process of detecting the exercise condition of the user using a predetermined machine equipped with a predetermined weight. The exercise condition detection unit 34 detects the exercise condition of the user based on information transmitted from the imaging device 3. The user's motion state may be, for example, the user's posture and facial expression during exercise, based on an image captured by a camera. Information indicating the detected motion state of the user is stored in the motion state information DB 43. Devices for detecting the user's motion state include the above-mentioned imaging device 3, as well as detection devices including acceleration sensors, piezoelectric sensors, magnetic sensors, and electromyography sensors. Each of these sensors may be configured to be worn by the user (wristwatch type, neck strap type, bone conduction type, etc.) or may be attached to the machine 2. The user's motion state is analyzed based on the detection signals of each sensor.

[0038] The respiratory condition detection unit 35 executes a process of detecting the respiratory condition of the user. The respiratory condition detection unit 35 detects the respiratory condition of the user based on information transmitted from the imaging device 3. Examples of the respiratory condition of the user include the speed (number of times per unit time) and depth of the user's breathing during exercise based on chest movement captured by a camera. Information indicating the detected breathing of the user is stored in the respiratory condition information DB 44. In addition to the imaging device 3 described above, examples of devices for detecting the respiratory condition include detection devices including palpation sensors, microwave sensors, and detection devices such as microphones and wearable terminals. The respiratory condition of the user detected by these detection devices is determined based on, for example, the oxygen concentration in blood, voice volume, and lung capacity. Examples of detection of the respiratory condition based on the lung capacity include a method of analyzing the sound of a frequency generated by resonating the exhaled air in the tube by regarding the trachea and vocal tract as a tube.

[0039] The heart rate detection unit 36 ​​executes a process of detecting the user's heart rate. The heart rate detection unit 36 ​​detects the user's heart rate based on information transmitted from the imaging device 3. The user's heart rate may be the user's heart rate during exercise based on the color of blood on the skin surface captured by the camera. Information indicating the detected heart rate is stored in the heart rate information DB 45. Examples of devices for detecting the heart rate include the imaging device 3 described above, as well as detection devices including a microwave sensor and detection devices such as a wearable terminal.

[0040] The exercise guide unit 37 executes a process of guiding the user to exercise based on the user's exercise state, respiratory state, and heart rate so that the user's heart rate falls within a predetermined condition range. The exercise guide unit 37 outputs guide information to the notification device 4 to guide the user on how to exercise so that the user's heart rate falls within a predetermined condition range. The user's exercise state may be evaluated by comparing the rhythm (such as calls) generated by the exercise guide unit 37 with the user's exercise rhythm. For example, the exercise guide unit 37 sets thresholds (for example, a lower threshold of 120 beats / min and an upper threshold of 135 beats / min) for the user's normal heart rate range (for example, 120 beats / min to 135 beats / min) during training, and generates guide information to instruct the user to reduce the load when the upper threshold is exceeded. On the other hand, the exercise guide unit 37 may generate guide information to instruct the user to increase the load when the heart rate falls below the lower threshold.

[0041] The heart rate threshold may be a fixed value, or an appropriate range may be set based on the user's past exercise records, etc. The exercise guide unit 37 guides the user to straighten the knees so that the heart rate falls within a predetermined threshold range, for example, when the knee angle (exercise state; body posture) is less than a predetermined angle (for example, 160 degrees). The exercise guide unit 37 guides the user to count out loud, for example, when the user is holding his / her breath (when the breathing condition (e.g., voice volume) is lower than a predetermined value), so that the heart rate falls within a predetermined threshold range.

[0042] A specific example of the guide information will be described. The exercise guide unit 37 outputs guide information to be an example for the user, such as "stretch to the end," "go a little slower," and "count out loud," by the speaker of the notification device 4, as a video or audio output from the notification device 4. In addition, the exercise guide unit 37 may output instructions to suppress the heart rate when the heart rate exceeds an upper threshold, and may output instructions to increase the heart rate when the heart rate falls below a moderate threshold. In addition, the guide information may be audio such as music, clapping, and counting numbers. In this way, the exercise guide unit 37 transmits personalized exercise guides to the user. These pieces of information may be output as images by the display device of the notification device 4.

[0043] The user condition output unit 38 executes a process of outputting information on at least any one of the user's motion condition, breathing condition, and heart rate. Any one of the user's motion condition, breathing condition, and heart rate information may be output to the notification device 4 to notify the user, or may be output to the management terminal 5 to notify the trainer. This allows the user or the trainer to accurately recognize the user's condition, and more accurately manage the motion condition.

[0044] The exercise recording unit 39 stores the information indicating the user's exercise state stored in the exercise state information DB 43, the information indicating the respiratory state stored in the respiratory state information DB 44, and the information indicating the heart rate stored in the heart rate information DB 45 in association with the user's identification information in the exercise record information DB 46. This allows the user's exercise record to be maintained for the medium to long term.

[0045] An example of how to use the exercise guide device 1 will be described. As described above, the exercise guide device 1 works in conjunction with the labor and personnel management system 6, the attendance management system 7, and the day service record support system 8 to generate exercise management operations for assisting the exercise of multiple users. In the exercise management operations, confirmation items for each user, including personnel allocation, are set. The trainer or staff reconfirms the vital signs and medical questionnaire for each group according to the exercise management operations, attaches an imaging device 3 (e.g., a heart rate monitor) to the users, and guides the users to the machine 2 while providing assistance as necessary.

[0046] <Example> An example of guide information output by the exercise guide unit 37 and the user state output unit 38 will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an image as guide information output by the exercise guide device 1. Fig. 4 shows an example of an image displayed on the notification device 4, the management terminal 5, or both.

[0047] In the example of Figure 4, the guide information includes a real-time image 61 showing the user's exercise status, an image 62 showing the user's condition, an image 63 showing information related to exercise counting, and an image 64 visually showing the user's voice volume during counting.

[0048] The image 61 displays the exercise state, such as the exercise posture, by capturing images of the user's face, whole body, etc. The image 61 displays guide information, such as guidelines showing the correct posture, angles when the user's legs and arms are bent during exercise, and numbers showing the exercise steps. The image 61 allows the posture to be confirmed in real time. The image 61 also allows the trainer and the user himself to check the user's facial expression in real time and understand the user's exercise condition, such as whether the user is in a difficult state.

[0049] Image 62 displays the load (for example, a specified weight on machine 2) as the user's real-time activity level, heart rate (bpm), blood oxygen (SpO2) indicating breathing condition, and body temperature (°C). In this way, the heart rate, blood oxygen, body temperature, etc. can be grasped in real time, allowing the user to exercise comfortably without straining themselves. If any of these values ​​become abnormal, information indicating the abnormality is displayed. This notifies the user and nearby staff such as a trainer of the abnormality.

[0050] Image 63 visually displays information related to the number of times the exercise is performed, such as the number of times required to perform the exercise, the current number of times, etc. Image 63 also displays text information guiding the exercise, such as "Speak out loud," and text information related to the exercise action, such as "Raise the weight" and "Lower the weight."

[0051] The image 64 shows the user's exercise and breathing state in the form of a voice waveform that changes in real time. The voice waveform shows the volume of the user's voice when he or she vocalizes the number of movements during exercise.

[0052] Although the image example output to the display device of the notification device 4 has been described above, the information shown in FIG. 4 may be output by voice from the speaker of the notification device 4. In this embodiment, the user or trainer can easily understand the current state of the user by the voice of the speaker of the notification device 4 and the image of the display device. For example, even for a user who feels weak in eyes or ears, by using voice and image together, the count number can be rhythmically understood by eyes and ears, and the advice on exercise can be easily understood. In addition, since the exercise guide based on the theory by the exercise guide device 1 is easily conveyed to the user, the user can naturally understand the effect of exercise and rehabilitation and can engage in exercise that suits his or her own condition. In rehabilitation, etc., the effect of exercise can be understood not only by the body but also by the mind, so that the user can have a mid- to long-term goal of maintaining the current state for a longer period of time or maintaining and improving it in the future.

[0053] <Processing content> Next, the flow of the guide process by the exercise guide device 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5 is a flow chart showing an example of the guide process by the exercise guide system of this embodiment. Note that the process described with reference to this figure is one example, and the order of the processes, omission of processes, addition of processes, changes in the processes, etc. may be made.

[0054] In step S1, the machine setting unit 31 executes an authentication process for checking the user's identification information acquired by the detection information. For example, the machine setting unit 31 acquires a face image as the user's identification information from the imaging device 3, and checks it against a face image for checking that has been registered in advance. The registration destination of the face image for checking is not particularly limited. The face image for checking may be registered in the machine setting information DB 41, or a dedicated authentication DB may be separately prepared, or the face image may be stored in an external storage device. In addition, body temperature measurement is also performed during the authentication process.

[0055] If the authentication is successful in step S1 (step S1; Yes), the process proceeds to step S2. On the other hand, if the authentication is not successful in step S1 (step S1; No), the machine setting process based on the machine setting information corresponding to the user in step S2 is not performed, but the machine setting process is performed using the standard machine setting information, and the process proceeds to step S3.

[0056] In step S2, the machine setting unit 31 executes a machine setting process to acquire machine setting information corresponding to the user from the machine setting information DB 41 and transmit the machine setting information to the machine 2. When the machine 2 acquires the machine setting information, the machine 2 reflects the settings based on the machine setting information in the machine 2. If the machine 2 does not have a function to automatically change the machine settings, the notification device 4 may be configured to notify the user of the contents of the machine setting information by an image, a sound, or both, and prompt the user to perform machine settings. In this machine setting process, the notification device 4 may confirm the user's name, load (for example, a predetermined weight), number of sets of exercise, etc. The notification device 4 may output a greeting such as "(User's name)-san, good morning (hello)" by video or sound, and then provide a brief explanation of the exercise and the effects of the exercise. Here, when the user is using the machine 2 for the first time, that is, when there is no machine setting information corresponding to the user, a standard machine setting information set in advance may be used.

[0057] In step S3, the user position detection unit 33 detects user position information (e.g., image information or sensor detection information) such as hand and foot positions from the imaging device 3, and stores the detected user position information in the user position information DB 42. In this user position detection process, the results of the exercise method check may be communicated to the user. For example, the notification device 4 may output information showing the check of the waist position, leg spread, hand position, grip strength, and guidance on posture, etc., by video or audio.

[0058] In step S4, the exercise guide unit 37 starts a process of outputting exercise guide information based on the user's information by the notification device 4 if the user is authenticated, and standard exercise guide information if the user is not recognized. For example, after a start signal of "Let's start" is given by the video and audio of the notification device 4, "I'm going to raise it", "One, two, three, four", etc. are output. The user who hears this output recites "One, two, three, four" in accordance with the exercise guide. Next, the notification device 4 outputs "I'm going to lower it", "Go, six, seven, eight", and the user who hears this output recites "Go, six, seven, eight" in accordance with the exercise guide. When the predetermined number of times is completed, the notification device 4 outputs guide information such as "I'm going to take a break" to take a break for hydration, etc. After a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) has elapsed, the notification device 4 outputs "I'm going to start the second set" etc. to have the user start exercising. A series of processes is repeated until the set number of times is completed. The process of outputting these exercise guides is carried out in parallel with the processes in and after step S5.

[0059] In step S5, the exercise state detection unit 34 detects the exercise state (for example, image information or sensor detection information) from the imaging device 3 as described above, and stores exercise state information based on the detected exercise state in the exercise state information DB 43.

[0060] In step S6, the respiratory condition detection unit 35 detects the respiratory condition (for example, image information or sensor detection information) from the imaging device 3 as described above, and stores the respiratory condition information based on the detected respiratory condition in the respiratory condition information DB 44.

[0061] In step S7, the heart rate detection unit 36 ​​detects information indicating the heart rate (e.g., image information or sensor detection information) from the imaging device 3 as described above, and stores heart rate information (heart rate) based on the detected state indicating the heart rate in the heart rate information DB 45.

[0062] In step S8, the exercise recording unit 39 acquires the exercise state information, respiratory state information, heart rate information, and user position information from each DB, and stores them in association with the user performing the exercise in the exercise recording information DB 46. The DBs are the exercise state information DB 43, the respiratory state information DB 44, the heart rate information DB 45, and the user position information DB 42. If the user is not recognized in step S1, when storing each piece of information in the DB, the user's identification information (e.g., face information) may be associated with each piece of information and registered.

[0063] In step S9, the user status output unit 38 executes a process of acquiring information indicating the exercise status, respiratory status, and heart rate from each DB, and outputting the information to the notification device 4 and the management terminal 5. The notification device 4 notifies the user of the information indicating the exercise status, respiratory status, and heart rate by image, sound, or both. The management terminal 5 also allows the trainer to grasp the information indicating the exercise status, respiratory status, and heart rate by image, sound, or both.

[0064] In step S10, if the heart rate of the user during exercise output in step S9 deviates from the predetermined range (step S10; No), the process proceeds to step S11. On the other hand, if the heart rate of the user during exercise output in step S9 is within the predetermined range (step S10; Yes), the process proceeds to step S13.

[0065] In step S11, the exercise guide unit 37 acquires the exercise state information, the respiratory state information, the heart rate information, and the user position information from each DB, and generates guide information for guiding the user in exercising so that the user's heart rate falls within a predetermined condition range. The exercise guide unit 37 outputs the generated guide information to the notification device 4. The notification device 4 notifies the user of the guide information, which encourages the user to exercise in a way that causes the heart rate to fall within the predetermined condition range, by video, audio, or both.

[0066] In step S12, the machine setting change unit 32 acquires the heart rate information from the heart rate information DB 45, and changes the settings of the machine 2 based on the guide information notified in step S11 so that the heart rate falls within a predetermined condition range. Specifically, when the heart rate exceeds the upper limit of the predetermined range, the load applied by the machine 2 is set to be small. On the other hand, when the heart rate falls below the lower limit of the predetermined range, the load applied by the machine 2 is set to be large.

[0067] In step S13, the exercise guide unit 37 judges whether or not the predetermined exercise set has been completed. If the predetermined exercise set has been completed in step S13, an end process is executed to end the series of processes (step S13; Yes). If the predetermined exercise set has not been completed in step S13, the process proceeds to the user position acquisition process in step S3 (step S13; No), and the exercise set continues.

[0068] The above describes a series of steps of the guide process when a predetermined exercise set is completed. In this embodiment, during the process of steps S1 to S12, the exercise guide unit 37 may determine whether or not a termination condition is satisfied. Examples of the termination condition include the completion of an exercise set using the machine 2, and the user's condition becoming inappropriate for exercising. The termination condition is not particularly limited. When the termination condition is satisfied, the exercise guide unit 37 executes a termination process that terminates the series of processes.

[0069] In the end process, the process contents are different depending on whether the user is using the next machine or the last exercise. When the user is using the next machine, the notification device 4 outputs information such as "Thank you for your hard work. Please move to machine number 3 and wait while taking a steady breath" by video or image. When the exercise for the day is over, the notification device 4 outputs information such as "Thank you for your hard work. Please return to your seat and wait while taking a steady breath" and "We look forward to seeing you again next time" by video or image. The trainer guides the user to the next location while assisting the user as necessary according to the information output by the notification device 4. The trainer removes the imaging device 3 from the user and registers information related to the exercise for the day. The registration of information related to the exercise may be in the form of selecting a preset multiple-choice comment. The comment information input by the trainer is stored in the exercise record information DB 46 by the exercise record unit 39 in association with the user.

[0070] <Advantageous Effects of the Present Embodiment> According to the above-described embodiment, the exercise guide device 1 automatically generates an exercise guide according to the load actually received by the user so that the heart rate is within a predetermined range, and transmits the exercise guide to the user. By automating the exercise guide, the trainer can focus on safety considerations and the operation is also optimized. The automated exercise guide does not depend on experience or intuition, so it is possible to provide a constant high-quality service.

[0071] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, by combining vital records and physical fitness tests every three months and creating a report based on the exercise records, the user can realize that he or she is maintaining or improving their athletic ability. Furthermore, such reports can be transmitted not only to the user but also to other related parties such as the user's family and care managers, so that the user's goals can be shared. As a method of sharing, a paper medium on which the report is printed can be used, but various methods such as a dedicated website or a communication app can also be used.

[0072] Furthermore, users' exercise records can also be used to optimize operations of staff who support users' exercise. Optimizing operations allows for more flexible operations and alleviates staff shortages. This is expected to improve service quality, leading to increased user satisfaction and improved competitiveness with other facilities, while efficient operation and management can reduce costs. Furthermore, users' exercise records can be combined with vital signs records and physical fitness tests taken every three months to be used as basic data for analysis.

[0073] In addition, the exercise guide device of the present invention can optimize rehabilitation machine operations (user groups, staff allocation, machine use order, etc.) based on data acquired in cooperation with a labor and personnel management system, a time management system, and a day service record support system, and on the exercise records of users described later. This eliminates personal operations, and anyone can easily operate the rehabilitation machine based on the exercise guide of the exercise guide device. For example, the exercise guide device can generate operations such as staff allocation of trainers from exercise records such as the user's gender, age, level of care required, illness, physical fitness test, exercise, and required time, and information such as the trainer's qualifications, skills, and work shifts. Since the exercise records of the day can also be reflected in real time, more efficient operations than before are possible.

[0074] <Modification> The motion guide device of the present invention may be provided with a machine position detection means for detecting the position of the machine. According to such a configuration, it is possible to grasp the relative position of the machine with respect to the user, and based on this information, the machine setting means can more accurately set up the machine.

[0075] <Other embodiments> Although each embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and modifications, improvements, etc. within the scope that can achieve the object of the present invention are included in the present invention.

[0076] In the above embodiment, the machine settings are changed even during exercise, but the invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, the machine setting change means may be omitted from the exercise guide device 10.

[0077] The above-mentioned series of processes can be executed by hardware or software. In other words, the above-mentioned functional configuration is merely an example and is not particularly limited. That is, it is sufficient that the information processing system is provided with a function capable of executing the above-mentioned series of processes as a whole, and the type of functional block used to realize this function is not particularly limited to the above-mentioned example. In addition, the location of the functional block is not particularly limited and may be arbitrary. For example, the functional block of the server may be transferred to another device or the like. Conversely, the functional block of the other device may be transferred to the server or the like. In addition, one functional block may be configured as a single piece of hardware, may be configured as a single piece of software, or may be configured as a combination of them.

[0078] When a series of processes is executed by software, a program constituting the software is installed in a computer or the like from a network or a recording medium. The computer may be a computer built into dedicated hardware. The computer may also be a computer capable of executing various functions by installing various programs, such as a server, a general-purpose smartphone, or a personal computer.

[0079] The recording medium containing such a program may be configured not only as a removable medium (not shown) distributed separately from the device main body in order to provide the program to the user, etc., but also as a recording medium etc. provided to the user in a state in which the medium is pre-installed in the device main body. Since the program can be distributed via a network, the recording medium may be mounted on or accessible to a computer connected or connectable to the network.

[0080] In this specification, the steps describing the program recorded on the recording medium include not only processes performed in chronological order, but also processes that are not necessarily performed in chronological order but are performed in parallel or individually. In addition, in this specification, the term "system" refers to an overall device composed of multiple devices, multiple means, etc.

[0081] In other words, the motion guide device to which the present invention is applied can take various embodiments having the following configurations. That is, (1) an exercise guide device to which the present invention is applied (for example, exercise guide device 1 in FIG. 1) includes exercise state detection means (for example, exercise state detection unit 34 in FIG. 3) that detects the exercise state of a user using a predetermined machine equipped with predetermined weights, respiratory state detection means (for example, respiratory state detection unit 35 in FIG. 3) that detects the respiratory state of the user, heart rate detection means (for example, heart rate detection unit 36 ​​in FIG. 3) that detects the heart rate of the user, and exercise guide means (for example, exercise guide unit 37 in FIG. 3) that guides the user so that the heart rate of the user falls within a predetermined condition range based on the exercise state, respiratory state, and heart rate of the user. This makes it possible to guide the user's exercise so that the user's heart rate falls within a predetermined range.

[0082] Also, (2) the gaming machine further includes a machine setting means (for example, the machine setting unit 31 in FIG. 3) that sets a predetermined weight and a predetermined position of the predetermined machine in response to receiving the user's identification information. This allows for proper machine settings based on the user's physique, age, etc. By setting the machine properly, it is possible to prevent the user from exercising under excessive or too light a load, thereby improving the efficiency of exercise using the machine 2.

[0083] The device further includes (3) a user condition output means (for example, the user condition output unit 38 in FIG. 3) that outputs information on at least one of the user's exercise condition, respiratory condition, and heart rate. This allows the user or a trainer to accurately recognize the user's condition and more appropriately manage the exercise state.

[0084] The exercise device further includes (4) a machine setting change means (for example, machine setting change unit 32 in FIG. 3) that changes the settings of the weight and position of the predetermined machine based on the heart rate of the user. This allows the settings of the machine to be adjusted so that the user's heart rate falls within a predetermined range even while exercising using the machine 2. This allows the machine to respond to changes in the user's condition and provide the user with a more appropriate exercise load.

[0085] The device further includes (5) a user position detection means (for example, the user position detection unit 33 in FIG. 3) that detects the position where the user places his / her feet and grips the machine with his / her hands relative to the predetermined machine. This allows the user's posture, position, and other position relative to the machine 2 to be accurately recognized based on the position of the user's feet, the position of the user's hands, and the like, and allows the exercise state to be managed more appropriately.

[0086] (6) The device further includes an exercise recording means (for example, the exercise recording unit 39 in FIG. 3) that stores at least one piece of information on the user's exercise state, respiratory state, and heart rate in association with the user's identification information. This allows the user to look back on their exercise records and perform analysis such as correlation with the user's condition, such as physical fitness test records, and effect measurement.

[0087] In addition, (7) an exercise guidance method to which the present invention is applicable includes an exercise state detection step of detecting the exercise state of a user using a predetermined machine equipped with predetermined weights, a respiratory state detection step of detecting the respiratory state of the user, a heart rate detection step of detecting the heart rate of the user, and an exercise guidance step of guiding the user so that the heart rate of the user falls within a predetermined condition range based on the exercise state, respiratory state, and heart rate of the user.

[0088] In addition, (8) the program to which the present invention is applied causes a computer to execute an exercise state detection step of detecting the exercise state of a user using a specified machine equipped with specified weights, a respiratory state detection step of detecting the respiratory state of the user, a heart rate detection step of detecting the heart rate of the user, and an exercise guide step of guiding the user so that the heart rate of the user falls within a specified condition range based on the exercise state, respiratory state, and heart rate of the user. [Explanation of symbols]

[0089] 1: exercise guide device, 31: machine setting unit, 32: machine setting change unit, 33: user position detection unit, 34: exercise state detection unit, 35: respiratory state detection unit, 36: heart rate detection unit, 37: exercise guide unit, 38: user state output unit, 39: exercise recording unit, 100: exercise guide system

Claims

1. An exercise state detection means for detecting an exercise state of a user using a predetermined machine equipped with a predetermined weight; A respiratory condition detection means for detecting a respiratory condition of the user; a heartbeat detection means for detecting a heartbeat of the user; an exercise guide means for guiding the user so that the heart rate of the user falls within a predetermined condition range based on the exercise state, respiratory state, and heart rate of the user; A motion guide device comprising:

2. and a machine setting unit for setting a predetermined weight and a predetermined position of the predetermined machine in response to receiving the user's identification information. The exercise guide device according to claim 1 .

3. The device further includes a user status output unit for outputting at least one of information on the user's motion status, breathing status, and heart rate. The exercise guide device according to claim 1 .

4. The apparatus further includes a machine setting change means for changing the weight and position settings of the predetermined machine based on the heart rate of the user.

3. The exercise guide device according to claim 2.

5. A user position detection means is further provided for detecting a position where the user places his / her feet and holds his / her hands relative to the predetermined machine. The exercise guide device according to claim 1 .

6. The device further includes an exercise recording means for storing at least one of information on the user's exercise state, respiratory state, and heart rate in association with the user's identification information. The exercise guide device according to claim 1 .

7. An exercise state detection step of detecting an exercise state of a user using a predetermined machine equipped with a predetermined weight; a respiratory condition detection step of detecting a respiratory condition of the user; a heartbeat detection step of detecting a heartbeat of the user; an exercise guiding step of guiding the user so that the heart rate of the user falls within a predetermined condition range based on the exercise state, respiratory state, and heart rate of the user; An exercise guide method comprising:

8. An exercise state detection step of detecting an exercise state of a user using a predetermined machine equipped with a predetermined weight; a respiratory condition detection step of detecting a respiratory condition of the user; a heartbeat detection step of detecting a heartbeat of the user; an exercise guiding step of guiding the user so that the heart rate of the user falls within a predetermined condition range based on the exercise state, respiratory state, and heart rate of the user; A program for causing a computer to execute the above.

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