Mat device and guide position display method

By arranging the luminous parts and sensors on the yoga mat and combining control equipment to display and guide the correct placement and height of each part of the body in real time, the problem of difficulty in accurately grasping the placement and height of the body in yoga and other exercises is solved, and the exercise effect and safety are improved.

JP2025075099AActive Publication Date: 2025-05-14JVC KENWOOD CORP
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JP2025029304
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JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
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Filing Date
2025-02-26
Publication Date
2025-05-14
Estimated Expiration
2041-01-15

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Technical Problem

When performing yoga and other exercises, it is difficult to accurately grasp the placement and height of each part of the body, which affects the exercise effect and safety.

Method used

A yoga mat device with a display control unit is designed to display and guide the correct placement and height of each part of the body by arranging the luminous part and sensors on the yoga mat, combined with the control device.

Benefits of technology

It effectively helps users accurately grasp the placement and height of each part of their body when performing yoga and other exercises, and improve exercise effect and safety.

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Abstract

To acquire a position where a part of a body is placed on a mat where an exercise is performed.SOLUTION: A mat device includes a mat on which a user exercises, a display provided in the mat, and a display control part which displays, on the mat, a guide position where one or more parts of a body of the user should be placed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a mat device and a guide position display method. [Background technology]

[0002] Markings to guide the user in where to position body parts to perform yoga postures A mat on which a mat is arranged is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Special Publication No. 2019-517337 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In yoga, one or more parts of the body are placed on the mat and the limbs are raised to a certain height from the mat. Therefore, various yoga poses are performed while keeping the posture straight. In order to achieve this, technology is needed that can determine the position and height of the body parts on the mat. It is desired.

[0005] The present invention is directed to determining where to place body parts on an exercise mat. The object of the present invention is to provide a mat device and a guide position display method that can display the mat position. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The mat device according to the present invention comprises a mat on which a user exercises and a and a guide position for positioning one or more parts of the user's body on the display unit. and a display control unit that displays the information on the screen.

[0007] The guide position display method according to the present invention is provided on a mat on which a user exercises. A guide position for positioning one or more parts of the user's body is displayed by controlling a display unit. The method includes the step of displaying the image on the mat. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, the position of the body part on the mat on which the exercise is performed is controlled by the It is possible to grasp this. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an overview of a mat device according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the mat device according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a process flow of the control device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4A] FIG. 4A is a diagram for explaining an example of posing. [Figure 4B] FIG. 4B is a diagram for explaining an example of posing. [Figure 4C] FIG. 4C is a diagram for explaining an example of posing. [Figure 4D] FIG. 4D is a diagram for explaining an example of posing. [Figure 4E] FIG. 4E is a diagram for explaining an example of posing. [Figure 4F] FIG. 4F is a diagram for explaining an example of posing. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a method of displaying a guide position for the first pose. [Figure 6A] FIG. 6A is a diagram for explaining a method of displaying a guide position for the second pose. [Figure 6B] FIG. 6B is a diagram for explaining a method of displaying a guide position for the second pose. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a method of displaying the guide position of the third pose. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a method of displaying the guide position of the fourth pose. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a process flow of the control device according to the first modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a method of displaying guide positions in different colors depending on the part. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a process flow of a control device according to the second modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 12A] FIG. 12A is a diagram for explaining a method of displaying a guide position in different colors depending on the height at which a body part is placed. [Figure 12B] FIG. 12B is a diagram for explaining a method of displaying guide positions in different colors depending on the height at which a body part is placed. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a process flow of a control device according to the third modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a method for displaying a guide position including directional information. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of a process flow of a control device according to the fourth modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a method for displaying guide positions and characters. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of a process flow of a control device according to the fifth modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a method of displaying the guide position and body information of the first pose. [Figure 19]FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining a method of displaying the guide position and body information of the second pose. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a method of displaying the guide position and body information of the third pose. [Figure 21] FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining a method of displaying the guide position and body information of the fourth pose. [Figure 22] FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining a method of displaying the guide position and body information of the fifth pose. [Diagram 23] Fig. 23 is a schematic diagram showing an overview of a mat device according to the second embodiment Fig. 24 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the mat device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 24] FIG. 24 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a mat device according to the second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

[0011] [First embodiment] An overview of the mat device according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of a mat device according to a first embodiment. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a mat device according to the present invention;

[0012] As shown in FIG. 1, the mat device 10 includes a mat 12, a light emitting unit 14, and a plurality of sensor units. The mat device 10 includes a mat 12 and a control device 18. The mat device 10 is configured to allow a user to perform yoga on the mat 12. Display guide positions that indicate where to place body parts to achieve various poses. In this embodiment, an example will be described in which guide values ​​for performing yoga poses are displayed. The present invention is not limited to this. The present invention can be used for posing in other exercises. can also be applied to

[0013] The mat 12 is a mat on which a user performs exercises, including yoga. For example, a known mat may be used.

[0014] The light emitting unit 14 is provided to display various information on the mat 12. The light emitting unit 14 may be, for example, a light emitting panel that emits various types of light. For example, the light-emitting unit 14 is a light-emitting panel including a display, a light, or other illumination device. In this case, a flexible mat 12 having light-transmitting properties may be placed on the light-emitting portion 14. In this case, in order to align the mat 12 with the light emitting unit 14, A marker for alignment may be provided. The light emitting unit 14 is placed on the mat 12. In other words, the vertical positional relationship between the mat 12 and the light emitting unit 14 is arbitrary. The light emitting unit 14 may, for example, emit various yoga poses under the control of the control device 18. Displays guide positions that indicate where to place one or more body parts to perform the procedure. The unit 14 is not limited to a light-emitting panel, and may be composed of other light-emitting bodies and light-emitting devices. .

[0015] The sensor unit 16 is provided on the mat 12. The sensor unit 16 is, for example, The sensor unit 16 is provided at a plurality of positions on the mat 12. The sensor unit 16 detects the upper surface of the mat 12 and an object located above the mat 12. The sensor unit 16 detects the distance between the object and the body. The sensor unit 16 includes, for example, a light emitting unit that emits infrared light to the object. and a light receiving portion that receives infrared light reflected from an object. The sensor unit 16 is not limited to an infrared sensor, but may be another type of distance sensor.

[0016] The control device 18 controls the light emitting unit 14 and the sensor unit 16. The control device 18 includes, for example, The light emitting unit 14 and the sensor unit 16 are connected to each other via a wired or wireless network (not shown). The control device 18 is provided, for example, outside the mat 12. The control device 18 may be provided, for example, inside the mat 12.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 2, the control device 18 includes an input unit 20, a storage unit 22, a communication unit 24, and a control and a control unit 26.

[0018] The input unit 20 accepts various input operations to the control device 18. Examples of the input operations include For example, an operation for displaying a guide position on the light-emitting unit 14, an operation for ending the display of the guide position, The input unit 20 is configured using a known input device.

[0019] The storage unit 22 is a memory that stores various information such as the contents of calculations performed by the control unit 26 and programs. The memory unit 22 may store, for example, a body position on the mat 12 for yoga poses. The storage unit 22 stores, for example, RA M (Random Access Memory) and main memory such as ROM (Read Only Memory) , and an external storage device such as a HDD (Hard Disk Drive).

[0020] The communication unit 24 transmits and receives information to and from the light emitting unit 14 and the sensor unit 16. The unit 24 is configured with a communication module such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark), for example.

[0021] The control unit 26 controls the operation of each unit of the mat device 10. For example, the control unit 26 U (Central Processing Unit) and MPU (Micro Processing Unit) are used to record This is realized by executing a program stored in the memory unit 22 using the RAM or the like as a work area. The control unit 26 is, for example, an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit Even if it is realized by integrated circuits such as FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) The control unit 26 may be realized by a combination of hardware and software. .

[0022] The control unit 26 includes a light emission control unit 30, a sensor control unit 32, a determination unit 34, and a communication control unit 35. 6 and equipped.

[0023] The light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14. For example, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14. The light emission control unit 30 controls, for example, the light emitting unit 14 to emit light. and showing how to position one or more parts of the body to perform various yoga poses. The light emission control unit 30 displays the guide position. That is, the light emission control unit 30 is a type of display control unit. The control unit 30 acquires posture information related to yoga poses from the memory unit 22, for example. The light emitting unit 14 is controlled according to the obtained attitude information to display the guide position. For example, the position information may be acquired from another external device via the communication unit 24. The information includes information regarding where to position body parts for posing. .

[0024] The light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14 to set a guide position according to a part of the body. The light emission control unit 30 may, for example, control the light emission unit 14 to display the The body part may be displayed in a different form depending on the height of the body part from the mat 12.

[0025] The sensor control unit 32 controls the sensor unit 16. The sensor control unit 32 controls, for example, the sensor The sensor control unit 32 controls the sensor 16 to detect an object on the upper surface of the mat 12. The sensor unit 16 is controlled to detect the upper surface of the mat 12 and the The system detects the distance between the object and the vehicle.

[0026] The determination unit 34 determines various information. For example, the determination unit 34 determines the detection result of the sensor unit 16. The determination unit 34 determines various information based on the detection result of the sensor unit 16, for example. Based on this, whether the user was able to perform the yoga pose corresponding to the guide position displayed by the light emitting unit 14 or not It is determined whether or not

[0027] The communication control unit 36 ​​controls the communication unit 24 to communicate between the light emitting unit 14 and the control device 18. The communication control unit 36 ​​controls the communication unit 24 to communicate with the sensor unit 16 and the control device 18. and to communicate between them.

[0028] [Processing content] The process of the control device according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a process flow of a control device according to one embodiment.

[0029] The light emission control unit 30 acquires posture information related to yoga poses (step S10). The light emission control unit 30 determines, for example, what action the user should take in accordance with the operation input to the input unit 20. Posture information regarding yoga poses is obtained from the memory unit 22.

[0030] Posing using Figs. 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, and 4F An example of posing will be described below. FIG. 4A to FIG. 4F are diagrams for explaining an example of posing. In this embodiment, the user U poses as shown in any one of FIGS. 4A to 4F. The process will be described below.

[0031] Figure 4A shows a pose in which the palms of both hands and the soles of both feet are on the ground with the hips raised. Figure 4B shows the subject lying face down with both palms of the hands and the toes of the right foot together, with the left knee bent. The left foot is bent forward and the sole of the left foot is on the ground. In the stance, place the palms of both hands on the toes of the left foot, bend the right knee and put it forward, and then place the sole of the right foot on the Figure 4D shows the pose with the right knee bent and the sole of the right foot on the ground. The left knee to toe is placed on the ground. Figure 4E shows the right palm and The left knee and toes are on the ground, and the left hand and right foot are floating horizontally above the ground. In Figure 4F, the right and left feet are spread out in front and behind the body with the soles of the feet on the ground, and both hands are This is a pose in which the hands are thrust upwards towards the upper part of the body.

[0032] In the following, the pose shown in FIG. 4A is referred to as the first pose, and the poses shown in FIG. 4B and FIG. 4C are referred to as the second pose. 2 pose, the pose shown in FIG. 4D as the third pose, the pose shown in FIG. 4E as the fourth pose, and the pose shown in FIG. 4F as the fourth pose. The pose shown in FIG. 4A to FIG. 4F may be called the fifth pose. It is possible to display guide positions for various yoga poses, without being limited to the above.

[0033] Returning to FIG. 3, the light emission control unit 30 displays the guide position (step S12). Specifically, The light emission control unit 30 controls, for example, the light emission unit 14 to Depending on the information, the guide positions showing the positions of each part of the body for poses are created on the mat 12. Display it on the top.

[0034] A method for displaying the guide position of the first pose will be described with reference to FIG. 5. 13 is a diagram for explaining a method of displaying a guide position of a needle.

[0035] As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, the method of displaying the guide position includes a first mode and a second mode. , a second mode, and a third mode.

[0036] As shown in Figure 5, the first mode displays each guide position with a circular or elliptical figure. The light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14 to set the guide position G1 Then, guide position G2, guide position G3, and guide position G4 are displayed. G1 indicates the position for placing the palm of the left hand. Guide position G2 indicates the position for placing the palm of the right hand. Guide position G3 indicates the position where the sole of the left foot is placed. Guide position G4 indicates the position where the sole of the right foot should be placed.

[0037] As shown in Figure 5, the second mode is a mode that displays each guide position with bracket-shaped figures. The light emission control unit 30, for example, controls the light emission unit 14 to set the guide position G1A and The guide position G2A, the guide position G3A, and the guide position G4A are displayed. Position G1A indicates the position for placing the palm of the left hand. Guide position G2A indicates the position for placing the palm of the right hand. The guide position G3A indicates the position where the sole of the left foot is placed. Position G4A indicates the position where the sole of the right foot is placed. In this case, the user can select each guide position In the brackets, place the palm of your left hand, the palm of your right hand, the sole of your left foot, and the sole of your right foot. That's good.

[0038] As shown in Figure 5, the third mode displays each guide position in a shape corresponding to the part of the body. The light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14 to set the guide position G1B Then, the guide position G2B, the guide position G3B, and the guide position G4B are displayed. The guide position G1B indicates the position where the palm of the left hand is placed. The guide position G2B indicates the position where the palm of the right hand is placed. The guide position G3B indicates the position where the sole of the left foot is placed. The id position G4B indicates the position where the sole of the right foot is placed. The light emission control unit 30 displays the guide position G1B in the shape of a left palm, for example. For example, the guide position G2B is displayed in the shape of a right hand palm. The guide position G3B is displayed in the shape of the sole of the left foot. Position G4B is shown as the shape of the sole of the right foot.

[0039] A method for displaying the guide position for the second pose will be described with reference to Figs. 6A and 6B. FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B are diagrams for explaining a method for displaying a guide position of the second pose. Specifically, FIG. 6A shows the guide position of the second pose shown in FIG. 4B, and FIG. 4 shows the guide position for the second pose shown in C.

[0040] A method for displaying the guide position of the second pose shown in FIG. 4B will be described with reference to FIG. 6A. As shown in FIG. 6A, in the first mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls, for example, the light emission unit 14. The guide positions G11, G12, G13, and G 14. Guide position G11 indicates the position where the palm of the left hand is placed. Position G12 indicates the position for placing the palm of the right hand. Guide position G13 indicates the position for placing the toes of the left foot. Guide position G14 indicates the position for placing the sole of the right foot.

[0041] As shown in FIG. 6A, in the second mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14, for example. Then, guide position G11A, guide position G12A, guide position G13A, and guide position The guide position G11A indicates the position for placing the palm of the left hand. Guide position G12A indicates the position for placing the palm of the right hand. Guide position G13A indicates the position for placing the palm of the right hand. The guide position G14A indicates the position for placing the sole of the right foot. Shows.

[0042] As shown in FIG. 6A, in the third mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14, for example. Then, guide position G11B, guide position G12B, guide position G13B, and guide position The guide position G11B indicates the position for placing the palm of the left hand. Guide position G12B indicates the position for placing the palm of the right hand. Guide position G13B indicates the position for placing the palm of the right hand. The guide position G14B indicates the position for the sole of the right foot. Shows.

[0043] A method for displaying the guide position of the second pose shown in FIG. 4C will be described with reference to FIG. 6B. As shown in FIG. 6B, in the first mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls, for example, the light emission unit 14. The guide positions G21, G22, G23, and G The guide position G21 indicates the position where the palm of the left hand is placed. Position G22 indicates the position for placing the palm of the right hand. Guide position G23 indicates the sole of the left foot. Guide position G24 indicates the position where the toe of the right foot is placed.

[0044] As shown in FIG. 6B, in the second mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14, for example. Then, guide position G21A, guide position G22A, guide position G23A, and guide position The guide position G21A indicates the position for placing the palm of the left hand. Guide position G22A indicates the position for placing the palm of the right hand. Guide position G23A indicates the position for placing the palm of the right hand. The position where the sole of the left foot should be placed. Guide position G24A is the position where the toes of the right foot should be placed. Shows.

[0045] As shown in FIG. 6B, in the third mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14, for example. Then, guide position G21B, guide position G22B, guide position G23B, and guide position The guide position G21B indicates the position for placing the palm of the left hand. Guide position G22B indicates the position for placing the palm of the right hand. Guide position G23B indicates the position for placing the palm of the right hand. This shows the position for placing the sole of the left foot. Guide position G24B shows the position for placing the toes of the right foot. Shows.

[0046] A method for displaying the guide position of the third pose will be described with reference to FIG. 7. 13 is a diagram for explaining a method of displaying a guide position of a needle.

[0047] As shown in FIG. 7, in the first mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls, for example, the light emission unit 14. The guide position G33 and the guide position G34 are displayed. The guide position G33 is the left foot. The guide position G34 indicates the position of the sole of the right foot. Indicates the position to place.

[0048] As shown in FIG. 7, in the second mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls, for example, the light emission unit 14. Then, the guide position G33A and the guide position G34A are displayed. The guide position G33A is , the position where the part from the knee to the toes of the left foot should be placed. Guide position G34A is the position of the right foot. This indicates the position where the soles of the feet should be placed.

[0049] As shown in FIG. 7, in the third mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls, for example, the light emission unit 14. Guide position G31B, guide position G32B, guide position G33B, and guide position G34B. Guide position 31B is the position where the palm of the left hand is spatially placed. Guide position G32B indicates the spatial position for placing the palm of the right hand. G33B indicates the position for placing the part of the left foot from the knee to the toes. Guide position G34 B indicates the position for placing the sole of the right foot.

[0050] A method for displaying the guide position of the fourth pose will be described with reference to FIG. 8. 13 is a diagram for explaining a method of displaying a guide position of a needle.

[0051] As shown in FIG. 8, in the first mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls, for example, the light emission unit 14. Guide position G41, guide position G42, guide position G43, and guide position G44 The guide position G41 is a position where the left hand is horizontally raised above the mat 12. Guide position G42 indicates the position where the palm of the right hand is placed. Guide position G 43 indicates the position where the left knee is placed. Guide position G44 indicates the position where the right foot is placed on the mat 12. The position of the left hand and right foot raised from the mat 12. Guide position G41 and guide position G44, which indicate the guide position, are guides that are not colored but are drawn with a frame line only. The right and left guide positions are displayed on the mat 12. Guide position G42 and guide position G43 are displayed as colored guide positions. .

[0052] As shown in FIG. 8, in the second mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls, for example, the light emission unit 14. Guide position G41A, guide position G42A, guide position G43A, and guide position The guide position G41A is when the left hand is horizontally raised above the mat 12. Guide position G42A indicates the position for placing the palm of the right hand. Guide position G43A indicates the position where the knee of the left leg is placed. Guide position G44A indicates the position where the knee of the right leg is placed. This shows the position where the feet are horizontally raised above the mat 12. Guide position G41A and guide position G44A, which indicate the guide positions for the hands and the right foot, are colored It is displayed as a guide position with only a frame line without painting. The right hand and Guide position G42A and guide position G43A, which indicate the left guide position, are colored guides. It is displayed as the ID position.

[0053] As shown in FIG. 8, in the third mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls, for example, the light emission unit 14. Guide position G41B, guide position G42B, guide position G43B, and guide position The guide position G41B is when the left hand is horizontally raised above the mat 12. Guide position G42B indicates the position for placing the palm of the right hand. Guide position G43B indicates the position where the knee of the left leg is placed. Guide position G44B indicates the position where the knee of the right leg is placed. This shows the position where the feet are horizontally raised above the mat 12. Guide position G41B and guide position G44B, which indicate the guide positions of the hands and the right foot, are colored It is displayed as a guide position with only a frame line without painting. The right hand and Guide position G42B and guide position G43B, which indicate the left guide position, are colored guides. It is displayed as the ID position.

[0054] In addition, in the first to third modes, the size of the body part to be placed is changed according to the size of the body part to be placed. The size of the guide position may be changed. Also, depending on the height of the user, The position where the guide position is displayed may be changed. In this case, the user The height information of the user is stored, and each guide position is displayed based on the height information. The position may be changed.

[0055] Returning to FIG. 3, the determination unit 34 determines whether or not to determine that the user has taken a pose. (Step S14). Specifically, the determination unit 34 determines whether the user pauses on the input unit 20, for example. When the user inputs a command to perform a process to determine whether the user has taken a pose, If it is determined that a pose has been taken (step S14 If the user does not decide to pose, the process advances to step S16. If not (step S14; No), the process proceeds to step S20. When it is determined that the mat device 10 does not have the sensor unit 16 and the sensor control unit 32, The determination unit 34 may not be provided.

[0056] If the answer to the question in step S14 is Yes, the decision unit 34 decides whether or not a pause has been made. Specifically, the determination unit 34 determines whether the user is a Based on the detection result of the position of each part of the body, it is judged whether or not a pose is taken. If it is determined that the user has taken a pose (step S16; Yes), the process proceeds to step S18. If it is not determined that the above has occurred (step S16; No), the process of step S16 is repeated.

[0057] If the result of the determination in step S16 is Yes, the light emission control unit 30 determines whether the determination unit 34 After determining that the user has taken a pose, it is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed (step S18). The predetermined time after the pause may be determined in advance according to the pause, or may be set arbitrarily by the user. If it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed after the pause (step S18; Yes If it is not determined that the predetermined time has elapsed after the pause (step S22), If step S18 is not completed, the process of step S18 is repeated.

[0058] If the determination in step S14 is No, the light emission control unit 30 displays the guide position. Then, it is judged whether a predetermined time has elapsed (step S20). The time may be predetermined according to the displayed guide position, or may be arbitrarily set by the user. If it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed after the guide position is displayed (step S20 If it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed since the guide position was displayed, the process proceeds to step S22. If not (step S20; No), the process of step S20 is repeated.

[0059] If the determination in step S18 is Yes or the determination in step S20 is Yes, the light emission control unit 30 makes the guide position invisible (step S22). Then, the process of FIG. 3 is terminated. .

[0060] As described above, the first embodiment is a device for arranging body parts for posing in yoga or the like. A guide position indicating the position to be placed on the mat 12 is displayed on the mat 12. As a result, the position where the body part is placed can be grasped. In this state, the user can pose appropriately by following the guide positions displayed on the mat 12. This can be done.

[0061] [First Modification of the First Embodiment] The process of the control device according to the first modification of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a process flow of a control device according to a first modification of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 9, in the first modification of the first embodiment, The guide positions may be displayed in different colors.

[0062] The processes in step S30 and steps S34 to S42 are the same as those shown in FIG. Since the process is the same as steps S10 and S14 to S22, the description will be omitted. .

[0063] After step S30, the light emission control unit 30 displays the guide position in a different color according to the part. Specifically, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14, for example. Based on the posture information acquired in step S30, guide positions with different colors are displayed according to the part. Display it.

[0064] A method for displaying guide positions in different colors according to the part will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a method for displaying guide positions in different colors according to the part. In FIG. 10, as an example, the guide position of the first pose is displayed in different colors according to the part. This article shows how to do this.

[0065] As shown in FIG. 10, the light emission control unit 30 controls, for example, the light emission unit 14 to set the guide position Display guide position G1C, guide position G2C, guide position G3C, and guide position G4C. Guide position G1C indicates the position for placing the palm of the left hand. Guide position G2C indicates the position for placing the palm of the right hand. Guide position G3C indicates the position for placing the sole of the left foot. The guide position G4C indicates the position where the sole of the right foot is placed. For example, the guide position G1C and the guide position G2C are displayed in the same color. For example, the guide position G3C and the guide position G4C are displayed in the same color. The light control unit 30 may be, for example, a guide position G1C, a guide position G2C, and a guide position G3. The light emission control unit 30 displays the guide position G4C and the guide position G4C in different colors. The guide position G1C and the guide position G2C are displayed in a relatively light color, and the guide positions G3C and The light emission control unit 30 displays the guide position G4C in a relatively dark color. Position G1C and guide position G2C are displayed in red, and guide position G3C and guide position In other words, the guide position G1C and the guide position G2C are displayed in blue. The difference in color between guide position G3C and guide position G4C may be arbitrary.

[0066] As described above, the first modification of the first embodiment uses guide positions of different colors according to the parts of the body. In this way, in the first modification of the first embodiment, the user can This makes it easier to understand which parts of the body to position when posing.

[0067] [Second Modification of the First Embodiment] The process of the control device according to the second modification of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing an example of a process flow of a control device according to a second modification of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 13, in the second modification of the first embodiment, the body part is The guide positions may be displayed in different colors depending on the placement height.

[0068] Step S50, steps S54 to S56, and steps S60 to S6 The process of step S64 is the same as step S10 and steps S14 to S22 shown in FIG. Since this process is the same as that in (1), the explanation will be omitted.

[0069] After step S50, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission control unit 30 to emit different colors according to the height at which the body part is placed. The guide position and a level bar indicating the height are displayed (step S52). The light emission control unit 30 controls, for example, the light emission unit 14 to Based on this, guide positions are displayed in different colors according to the height at which the body part is placed.

[0070] Using FIG. 12A and FIG. 12B, the guide position is changed depending on the height at which the body part is placed. 12A and 12B show a method of displaying the guide position in a different color depending on the part of the body. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a method of displaying a position in a different color depending on the height at which the position is arranged. In FIG. 12A and FIG. 12B, as an example, the guide position of the third pose is set at a high level where the part is arranged on the body. This shows how to display different colors depending on the size of the object.

[0071] As shown in FIG. 12A, the light emission control unit 30 controls, for example, the light emission unit 14 to set the guide position. guide position G41C, guide position G42C, guide position G43C, and guide position G44C, The level bar LB is displayed. The guide position G41C is the left hand level with respect to the mat 12. The guide position G42C indicates the position where the palm of the right hand should be placed. Guide position G43C indicates the position for placing the left knee. Guide position G44C indicates the position where the right foot is placed horizontally above the mat 12. The level bar LB indicates the The color of each guide position and its height from above the mat 12 are shown.

[0072] For example, the light emission control unit 30 may display the guide position G41C and the guide position G44C in the same color. The light emission control unit 30 displays, for example, the guide position G42C and the guide position G43C. The light emission control unit 30 displays the guide position G41C and the guide position The guide position G44C, the guide position G42C and the guide position G43C are displayed in different colors. For example, the light emission control unit 30 may set the guide position G41C and the guide position G44C to a relatively thin The guide positions G42C and G43C are displayed in a relatively dark color. For example, the light emission control unit 30 colors the guide positions G41C and G44C in red. The guide positions G42C and G43C are displayed in blue. , guide position G41C and guide position G44C, and guide position G42C and guide position The color difference between the level bar LB and the position G43C may be arbitrary. If the correspondence with the height from 12 is established, guide position G41C and guide position G4 The difference in color between 4C and guide position G42C and guide position G43C may be arbitrary. .

[0073] As shown in FIG. 12B, the light emission control unit 30 does not display the level bar LB, for example. That is, the light emission control unit 30 may control a gate whose color changes depending on the height, for example. Guide position G41C, guide position G42C, guide position G43C, and guide position G44 It is also possible to display only C.

[0074] In step S52, the light emission control unit 30 sets the absolute value of the target height from the mat 12 as the height. Alternatively, the height of the part may be displayed as a relative value to the target height. The light emission control unit 30 may display, for example, the relative value of the height of the part with respect to the target height as the height. In this case, the distance between the height of the part detected by the sensor unit 16 and the target height is calculated as a relative value. It can be displayed as:

[0075] If the result of the determination in step S56 is Yes, the light emission control unit 30 does not display the level bar LB. That is, the light emission control unit 30 displays the yoga pose correctly when the user If it is determined that the shot has been taken correctly, the process proceeds to step S60.

[0076] As described above, the second variation of the first embodiment is a method for spatially positioning the body on the mattress. The guide position is displayed on the mattress in a different color according to the desired height. In the second modified embodiment, the user can set the spatial height of the body to be placed when posing. In the second modification of the first embodiment, the level bar LB is used to indicate the correct This makes it easier to see whether you are posing properly or not.

[0077] [Third Modification of the First Embodiment] The process of the control device according to the third modification of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing an example of a process flow of a control device according to a third modified example of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 13, in the third modification of the first embodiment, the A guide position including directional information regarding the direction may be displayed.

[0078] The processes in step S70 and steps S74 to S78 correspond to the steps shown in FIG. Since the process is the same as steps S10 and S14 to S18, the description will be omitted. .

[0079] After step S70, the light emission control unit 30 displays the guide position including the direction information (step Specifically, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14 to perform step S72. Based on the posture information acquired by the step S70, a guide position indicating the direction in which to move the body part is displayed. Display the following.

[0080] A method for displaying a guide position including directional information will be described with reference to FIG. 14. FIG. 14 shows: FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a method for displaying a guide position including directional information. As an example, a method for displaying a guide position including directional information for the third pose will be shown.

[0081] As shown in FIG. 14, in the first mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14, for example. Then, guide position G41D, guide position G42D, guide position G43D, and guide position The guide position G41D is when the left hand is horizontally raised above the mat 12. Guide position G42D indicates the position for placing the palm of the right hand. Guide position G43D indicates the position where the left knee is placed. Guide position G44D indicates the position where the left knee is placed. This shows the position where the right foot is placed horizontally above the mat 12. The light control unit 30 displays the guide position G41D and the guide position G44D with arrows. The direction indicated by is the direction in which the body moves. In other words, the guide position G41D is the direction in which the left hand moves. Guide position G44D indicates the direction in which the right foot should be moved.

[0082] As shown in FIG. 14, in the second mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14, for example. Then, guide position G41E, guide position G42E, guide position G43E, and guide position The guide position G41E is displayed with the left hand horizontally floating on the mat 12. Guide position G42E indicates the position for placing the palm of the right hand. Guide position G43E indicates the position where the left knee is placed. Guide position G44E indicates the position where the left knee is placed. This shows the position where the right foot is placed horizontally above the mat 12. The guide position G41E and the guide position G44E are indicated by arrows. 1E indicates the direction in which the left hand moves, and guide position G44E indicates the direction in which the right foot moves.

[0083] As shown in FIG. 14, in the third mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14, for example. Then, guide position G41F, guide position G42F, guide position G43F, and guide position The guide position G41F is when the left hand is horizontally raised above the mat 12. Guide position G42F indicates the position for placing the palm of the right hand. Guide position G43F indicates the position where the left knee is placed. Guide position G44F indicates the position where the left knee is placed. This shows the position where the right foot is placed horizontally above the mat 12. The guide position G41F and the guide position G44F are indicated by arrows. 1F indicates the direction in which the left hand moves, and guide position G44F indicates the direction in which the right foot moves.

[0084] That is, the light emission control unit 30 controls the guide corresponding to the part of the body to be moved when the user takes a pose. The guide positions for other body parts are displayed with directional information. Display it accordingly.

[0085] Returning to FIG. 13, if the determination in step S78 is Yes or the determination in step S80 is Yes, In this case, the light emission control unit 30 hides the guide position including the direction information (step S82). Then, the process of FIG. 13 ends.

[0086] As described above, the third modification of the first embodiment moves body parts when taking a pose. If necessary, guide positions including movement information will be displayed on the mattress. In the third modified example of the first embodiment, the user can select the position of the body to be placed when posing. This makes it easier to grasp the movement.

[0087] [Fourth Modification of the First Embodiment] The process of the control device according to the fourth modification of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing an example of a process flow of a control device according to a fourth modified example of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 15, in the first embodiment, the guide position is displayed. In addition, characters may be displayed.

[0088] The processes in step S90 and steps S94 to S98 correspond to the steps shown in FIG. Since the process is the same as steps S10 and S14 to S18, the description will be omitted. .

[0089] After step S90, the light emission control unit 30 displays the guide position and the characters (step S 92). Specifically, the light emission control unit 30 controls, for example, the light emission unit 14 to perform step S9 The guide position is displayed based on the posture information obtained in step 0, and text is added to the guide position. Please list both.

[0090] A method for displaying the guide position and characters will be described with reference to FIG. 16. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a method of displaying a guide position and a character. This shows how to display the position and character.

[0091] As shown in FIG. 16, in the first mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14, for example. Then, guide position G51, guide position G52, guide position G53, and guide position G5 The number 4 and the letter L are displayed. The guide position G51 indicates the position to raise the left hand. Position G52 indicates the position for raising the right hand. Guide position G53 indicates the position for placing the sole of the left foot. The guide position G54 indicates the position where the sole of the left foot is placed. For example, the letter L is displayed adjacent to each other at guide position G51 and guide position G52. The letter L is, for example, the letter "UP". The letter L indicates the guide position G51 and the guide In other words, the light emission control unit 30 detects the movement of the hand at the position of the body part G52. Characters including information indicating the movement of the guide are displayed adjacent to the guide position.

[0092] As shown in FIG. 16, in the second mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14, for example. Then, guide position G51A, guide position G52A, guide position G53A, and guide position The guide position G54A and the letter L are displayed. The guide position G51A indicates the position to raise the left hand. Guide position G52A indicates the position for raising the right hand. Guide position G53A indicates the position for raising the left foot. The guide position G54A indicates the position where the sole of the left foot is placed. For example, the light emission control unit 30 writes the letter L at the guide position G51A and the guide position G52A. Display them side by side.

[0093] As shown in FIG. 16, in the third mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14, for example. Then, guide position G51B, guide position G52B, guide position G53B, and guide position The guide position G54B and the letter L are displayed. The guide position G51B indicates the position to raise the left hand. Guide position G52B indicates the position for raising the right hand. Guide position G53B indicates the position for raising the left foot. The guide position G54B indicates the position where the sole of the left foot is placed. For example, the light emission control unit 30 writes the letter L at the guide position G51B and the guide position G52B. Display them side by side.

[0094] Returning to FIG. 15, if the result of the determination in step S98 is Yes, the light emission control unit 30 The position and the characters are hidden (step S102), and the process of FIG. 15 ends.

[0095] As described above, in the fourth modification of the first embodiment, when it is necessary to move a body part, Then, text information indicating the movement of the body is displayed adjacent to the guide position corresponding to the body. In this way, in the fourth modified example of the first embodiment, the user can pose This makes it easier to understand the body movements required when performing the exercise.

[0096] [Fifth Modification of the First Embodiment] The process of the control device according to the fifth modification of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of a process flow of a control device according to a fifth modified example of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 17, in the fifth modified example of the first embodiment, the guide position In addition to displaying the above, physical information indicating the overall height of the body may be displayed.

[0097] The processes in step S110 and steps S114 to S118 are shown in FIG. The process is the same as step S10 and steps S14 to S18, so the explanation is omitted. Omitted.

[0098] After step S110, the light emission control unit 30 displays the guide position and the body information (step (Step S112). Specifically, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14 to emit light. Based on the posture information acquired by Step S110, the guide position is displayed and the hands and feet are Display the height information of the other parts.

[0099] A method for displaying the guide position and body information of the first pose will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a method for displaying the guide position and body information of the first pose. be.

[0100] As shown in FIG. 18, in the first mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14, for example. Then, guide position G1D, guide position G2D, guide position G3D, and guide position G4 The guide position G1D indicates the position where the palm of the left hand is placed. Position G2D indicates the position where the palm of the right hand is placed. Guide position G3D indicates the position where the sole of the left foot is placed. The guide position G4D indicates the position where the sole of the right foot is placed. The light emission control unit 30 controls, for example, the light emission unit 14 to display the physical information B1. B1 is a guide position where the user places the palm of the left hand at guide position G1D and the palm of the right hand at guide position G2D. Then, the sole of the left foot is placed at guide position G3D and the sole of the right foot is placed at guide position G4D. The body information B1 indicates the height of the body in the first pose. The body information B1 indicates a pose in which the body is high and the hand and foot are lowered. The height of the body is expressed by displaying the change in height or color as a gradation.

[0101] As shown in FIG. 18, in the second mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14, for example. Then, guide position G1E, guide position G2E, guide position G3E, and guide position G4 The guide position G1E indicates the position where the palm of the left hand is placed. Position G2E indicates the position where the palm of the right hand is placed. Guide position G3E indicates the position where the sole of the left foot is placed. The guide position G4E indicates the position where the sole of the right foot is placed. The light-emission control unit 30, for example, controls the light-emission unit 14 to display the physical information B1.

[0102] As shown in FIG. 18, in the third mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14, for example. Then, guide position G1F, guide position G2F, guide position G3F, and guide position G4 The guide position G1F indicates the position where the palm of the left hand should be placed. Position G2F indicates the position for placing the palm of the right hand. Guide position G3F indicates the position for placing the sole of the left foot. The guide position G4F indicates the position where the sole of the right foot is placed. The light-emission control unit 30, for example, controls the light-emission unit 14 to display the physical information B1.

[0103] A method for displaying the guide position and body information of the second pose will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining a method of displaying the guide position and body information of the second pose. do.

[0104] As shown in FIG. 19, in the first mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14, for example. Then, guide position G11C, guide position G12C, guide position G13C, and guide position The guide position G14C and the physical information B11 are displayed. The guide position G11C is the palm of the left hand. Guide position G12C indicates the position where the palm of the right hand should be placed. Position G13C indicates where to place the toe of the left foot. Guide position G14C indicates where to place the toe of the right foot. The physical information B11 indicates the position where the back of the hand is to be placed. C, the palm of the right hand is guide position G12C, the toes of the left foot are guide position G13C, The body height when the sole of the foot is placed at the guide position G14C. The second pose is one in which the toes of the left foot are lowest and gradually rise higher towards the right foot. The physical information B11 indicates the color intensity or color change in gradation. This expresses the height of the body.

[0105] As shown in FIG. 19, in the second mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14, for example. Then, guide position G11D, guide position G12D, guide position G13D, and guide position The guide position G14D and the physical information B11 are displayed. The guide position G11D is the palm of the left hand. Guide position G12D indicates the position where the palm of the right hand should be placed. Position G13D indicates the position where the toe of the left foot is placed. Guide position G14D indicates the position where the toe of the right foot is placed. Indicates where to place the back.

[0106] As shown in FIG. 19, in the third mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14, for example. Then, guide position G11E, guide position G12E, guide position G13E, and guide position The guide position G14E and the physical information B11 are displayed. The guide position G11E is the palm of the left hand. Guide position G12E indicates the position where the palm of the right hand should be placed. Position G13E indicates the position where the toe of the left foot is placed. Guide position G14E indicates the position where the toe of the right foot is placed. Indicates where to place the back.

[0107] A method for displaying the guide position and body information for the third pose will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a method of displaying the guide position and body information of the third pose. do.

[0108] As shown in FIG. 20, in the first mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14 to Guide position G31C, guide position G32C, guide position G33C, and guide position G34 The guide position G31C is the palm of the left hand in space. Guide position G32C indicates the spatial position for placing the palm of the right hand. Guide position G33C indicates the position for the left leg from the knee to the toes. The id position G34C indicates the position where the sole of the right foot is placed. The palm of the left hand is placed at guide position G31C, the palm of the right hand is placed at guide position G32C, and the knee of the left foot is placed at The part from the right foot to the toe is guide position G33C, and the sole of the right foot is guide position G34C. The height of the body in the placed state is shown. The body information B31 shows that the third pose is when the toe of the left foot is This indicates a pose that is the lowest and gradually gets higher as you move towards the right foot. 1 expresses the height of the body by displaying the color intensity or color change in a gradation. do.

[0109] As shown in FIG. 20, in the second mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14 to Guide position G31D, guide position G32D, guide position G33D, and guide position G34 The guide position G31D is the palm of the left hand in space. Guide position G32D indicates the spatial position for placing the palm of the right hand. Guide position G33D indicates the position for the left leg from the knee to the toes. The id position G34D indicates the position for placing the sole of the right foot.

[0110] As shown in FIG. 20, in the third mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14 to Guide position G31E, guide position G32E, guide position G33E, and guide position G34 The guide position G31E is the palm of the left hand in space. Guide position G32E indicates the spatial position for placing the palm of the right hand. Guide position G33E indicates the position for the left leg from the knee to the toes. The id position G34E indicates the position for placing the sole of the right foot.

[0111] A method for displaying the guide position and body information of the fourth pose will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining a method for displaying the guide position and body information of the fourth pose. be.

[0112] As shown in FIG. 21, in the first mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14, for example. Then, guide position G41G, guide position G42G, guide position G43G, and guide position The guide position G44G and the physical information B41 are displayed. The guide position G42G is the position where the palm of the right hand is placed horizontally above the The guide position G43G indicates the position where the knee of the left leg is placed. The right foot is placed horizontally above the mat 12 in position G44G. The information B41 indicates that the user places the left hand at guide position G41G and the palm of the right hand at guide position G42. The knee of the left leg is placed at guide position G43G, and the right leg is placed at guide position G44G. The body height is shown in the body information B41. The fourth pose is approximately constant from the toes to the fingertips. The physical information B41 indicates that the color density or color change is displayed in gradation. This expresses the height of the body.

[0113] As shown in FIG. 21, in the second mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14, for example. Then, guide position G41H, guide position G42H, guide position G43H, and guide position The guide position G44H and the physical information B41 are displayed. The guide position G42H is the position where the palm of the right hand is placed horizontally above the The guide position G43H indicates the position where the left knee is placed. The right foot is positioned horizontally above the mat 12 in position G44H.

[0114] As shown in FIG. 21, in the third mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14, for example. Then, guide position G41I, guide position G42I, guide position G43I, and guide position The guide position G44I and the physical information B41 are displayed. The guide position G42I indicates the position where the palm of the right hand is placed horizontally above the The guide position G43I indicates the position where the knee of the left leg is placed. The right foot is positioned horizontally above the mat 12 in the right position G44I.

[0115] A method for displaying the guide position and body information of the fifth pose will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining a method for displaying the guide position and body information of the fifth pose. be.

[0116] As shown in FIG. 22, in the first mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14, for example. Then, guide position G51C, guide position G52C, guide position G53C, and guide position The position G54C, the letter L, the physical information B51A, and the physical information B51B are displayed. Guide position G51C indicates the position to raise the left hand. Guide position G52C indicates the position to raise the right hand. Guide position G53C indicates the position where the sole of the left foot is placed. Guide position G54 C indicates the position where the sole of the left foot is placed. The light emission control unit 30, for example, determines the guide position G5 The letter L is displayed adjacent to the guide position G52C and the guide position G52C. The physical information B51A and the physical information B51B are the characters "P". The left hand is placed at guide position G51C, the palm of the right hand is placed at guide position G52C, and the sole of the left foot is placed at The left half of the body with the sole of the right foot placed at guide position G53C and the sole of the right foot placed at guide position G54C The body information B51A indicates the height of the left and right halves of the body in the fifth pose. This indicates that the posture gradually becomes higher as it moves forward. 5. The pose is to spread your right leg forward and gradually increase the height as you move it backwards. The physical information B51A and the physical information B51B show a gradation of color intensity or color change. The height of the body is expressed by displaying it in motion.

[0117] As shown in FIG. 22, in the second mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14, for example. Then, guide position G51D, guide position G52D, guide position G53D, and guide position The position G54D, the letter L, the physical information B51A, and the physical information B51B are displayed. The guide position G51D indicates the position to raise the left hand. The guide position G52D indicates the position to raise the right hand. Guide position G53D indicates the position where the sole of the left foot is placed. Guide position G54 D indicates the position where the sole of the left foot is placed. The light emission control unit 30, for example, determines the guide position G5 The letter L is displayed adjacent to guide position G52D and guide position G52D.

[0118] As shown in FIG. 22, in the third mode, the light emission control unit 30 controls the light emission unit 14, for example. Then, guide position G51E, guide position G52E, guide position G53E, and guide position The position G54E, the letter L, the physical information B51A, and the physical information B51B are displayed. The guide position G51E indicates the position to raise the left hand. The guide position G52E indicates the position to raise the right hand. Guide position G53E indicates the position where the sole of the left foot is placed. Guide position G54 E indicates the position where the sole of the left foot is placed. The light emission control unit 30, for example, determines the guide position G5 The letter L is displayed adjacent to guide position G52E and guide position 1E.

[0119] Returning to FIG. 17, if the determination in step S118 is Yes, the light emission control unit 30 The position of the head and the physical information are hidden (step S112). Then, the process of FIG. 15 is ended. do.

[0120] As described above, the fifth modification of the first embodiment is a method of arranging a body part in addition to the position of the body. The body information showing the overall height of the body is displayed. This makes it easier for the user to grasp the overall height of the body to be positioned when posing.

[0121] [Second embodiment] In the first embodiment, the guide position and the like are illuminated by the light emitting unit 14 provided on the mat 12. However, the present invention is not limited to this. By using a projection device such as a projection screen, light is projected onto the mat 12 to display the guide position, etc. Good too.

[0122] An overview of the mat device according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 23 and FIG. 24. FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of a mat device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a mat device according to an embodiment;

[0123] As shown in FIG. 23, the mat device 10A includes a mat 12, a plurality of sensor units 16, and a control The mat device 10A includes a control device 18A and a projection device 40. 1 in that it is provided with a projection device 40.

[0124] The projection device 40 projects light L onto the mat 12. The projection device 40 is, for example, By projecting light L onto the mat 12 according to the control of 8A, each guide position is In FIG. 23, the projection device 40 projects light L from the upper surface of the mat 12. The projection device 40 is described as projecting a light beam, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The projection device 4 may be arranged to project light L from the side of the mat 12. 0 is placed in a position where the light L is not blocked by the user posing on the mat 12. In this embodiment, the surface of the mat 12 serves as a kind of display unit. The projection device 40 includes: For example, the mat 12 is a known projector. Alternatively, the upper surface of the mat 12 may project light like a projector screen. In this embodiment, the position where the projection device 40 projects light may be covered with a material that can be used for the projection. To facilitate alignment, the mat 12 may be provided with alignment markers.

[0125] As shown in FIG. 24, the control unit 26A of the control device 18A controls the light emission control unit 30 instead of the light emission control unit 30. It differs from the control device 18 shown in FIG.

[0126] The projection control unit 38 controls the projection device 40. The projection control unit 38 controls, for example, the projection device 40. The projection control unit 38 controls the projection device 40 to project light. Projection and positioning of one or more parts of the body for various yoga poses The guide position shown in the figure is displayed on the surface of the mat 12. That is, the projection control unit 38 controls the display The projection control unit 38 is a type of unit. For example, the projection control unit 38 receives information related to yoga poses from the storage unit 22. The posture information is acquired, and the projection device 40 is controlled according to the acquired posture information to project the image on the mat 12. Display guide positions on the surface.

[0127] The projection control unit 38 controls the projection device 40 to project light according to the part of the body. The guide values ​​may be displayed on the mat 12 in different forms depending on the user's preference. The projection device 40 is controlled to project light in different intensities depending on the height of the body part from the mat 12. The information may be displayed on the mat 12 in the form of a letter.

[0128] As described above, in the second embodiment, the projection control unit 38 controls the projection device 40, The same processing as in the first embodiment can be performed. That is, in the present invention, the mat 12 is set By controlling the projection device 40 that projects light onto the illuminated light emitting unit 14 or the mat 12, Displays the guide position to guide the movement.

[0129] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the contents of these embodiments. In addition, the above-mentioned components are not those that a person skilled in the art can easily imagine, and are not substantially different from the above-mentioned components. In addition, the above-mentioned components are appropriately Furthermore, the above-described embodiments may be combined without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Various omissions, substitutions or modifications of components may be made. [Explanation of symbols]

[0130] 10,10A Mat Device 12 Matt 14 Light emitting part 16 Sensor section 18,18A Control device 20 Input section 22 Memory section 24 Communications Department 26, 26A Control section 30 Light emission control unit 32 Sensor control unit 34 Judgment section 36 Communication control section 38 Projection control section 40 Projection device

Claims

1. Matt and a projection device that projects light onto the mat; a projection control unit for projecting a guide position onto the mat; Equipped with the projection control unit controls the projection device to project the guide position onto the mat in different states depending on a spatial height at which one or more parts of the body are positioned away from the mat; Mat device.

2. Matt and a projection device that projects light onto the mat; a projection control unit for projecting a guide position onto the mat; A sensor unit that detects height information of one or more parts of a body, the projection control unit controls the projection device to project the guide position onto the mat in a different state depending on a distance to a target height at which one or more parts of the body should be positioned away from the mat; Mat device.

3. A step of projecting a guide position onto a mat by controlling a projection device that projects light onto the mat; and controlling the projection device to project the guide positions onto the mat in different states depending on a spatial height at which one or more parts of the body are positioned away from the mat. A guide position display method implemented by a mat device.

4. A step of projecting a guide position onto a mat by controlling a projection device that projects light onto the mat; detecting height information of one or more parts of the body, and controlling the projection device to project the guide position onto the mat in a different state according to a distance to a target height at which one or more parts of the body should be positioned away from the mat; A guide position display method implemented by a mat device.

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