Cranial correction support system, cranial correction support program and cranial correction support application

Abstract

To a cranial correction support system, a cranial correction support program and a cranial correction support application capable of appropriately using data collected and shared by helmet cranial correction treatment according to a position related to the correction treatment.SOLUTION: In a cranial correction support system 10, a first state, a second state and a third state are included in a wearing state of a cranial correction helmet 61. A test terminal 31 associates a time with the first state, the second state or the third state that is alternatively inputted and set, and can output state time information obtained by associating the time with the wearing state from a communication part 35 of the test terminal 31 to an information processing server 11. The information processing server 11 stores the state time information outputted to the test terminal 31 in a storage part 21, and can output the stored state time information together with an average wearing time of a subject 60 and an average wearing time having a high correction effect to the test terminal 31.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a cranial correction support system, a cranial correction support program, and a cranial correction support application.

Background Art

[0002] In human infants, especially those around 3 months old, symptoms such as so-called plagiocephaly, dolichocephaly, or brachycephaly, where the shape of the head becomes distorted, may appear. For example, in plagiocephaly, when the infant's head is viewed from above, the occipital part is distorted obliquely and becomes asymmetrical left and right. If such a state is left untreated and the distortion progresses as the infant grows, the position of the ears and the face will be fixed with left-right asymmetry.

[0003] For this reason, depending on the symptoms, a treatment method (hereinafter also referred to as "helmet treatment") of fitting a cranial shape correction helmet on the infant's head within a predetermined period up to about 18 months after birth and living daily life in that state may be adopted. Helmet treatment enables the gradually returning of the distorted head shape to normal.

[0004] Conventionally, as a cranial correction support system for supporting helmet treatment, a cranial correction support system as described in Patent Document 1 is known.

[0005] The cranial correction support system described in Patent Document 1 can evaluate the degree of distortion and / or brachycephaly of the head shape. The application included in this cranial correction support system includes a first pre-photographing step of displaying on a display unit a head contour guide diagram including means for making the photographer aware of the positions of both ears, a step of photographing a planar image of the head, and a step of displaying on the display unit the contour of the head shape in the photographed planar image of the head as an evaluation head contour diagram. Further, the application included in the cranial correction support system includes a step of specifying the position of the nose (P1), the position of the left ear (P2), and the position of the right ear (P3) in the evaluation head contour diagram, a step of determining the degree of distortion and / or brachycephaly of the head shape based on at least one of P1, P2, and P3, and a step of outputting the determined degree of distortion and / or brachycephaly and displaying it on the display unit.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] In recent years, helmet therapy has been spreading, but there is still a situation where the number of cases is small. Also, although each of the case data is accumulated in each hospital and the manufacturers of corrective helmets, these case data have not been effectively utilized among diagnosticians such as other doctors, experts, and related parties such as the parents of the person to be corrected. Therefore, even if there is some accumulated case data, although the amount is small, it has not been possible to share it efficiently.

[0008] The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a cranial orthosis support system, a cranial orthosis support program, and a cranial orthosis support application that can appropriately utilize data collected and shared in helmet cranial orthosis treatment according to the positions related to the orthosis treatment.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0009] The cranial orthosis support system for solving the above problems includes an input terminal capable of inputting the wearing state of a cranial orthosis helmet, and an information processing server to which information on the wearing state of the cranial orthosis helmet is input from the input terminal. The input terminal and the information processing server are connected to a communication line so as to be able to communicate with each other. The wearing state of the cranial orthosis helmet includes a first state, a second state, and a third state. The first state is a state in which the cranial orthosis helmet is worn on the head of the person to be corrected. The second state is a state in which the cranial orthosis helmet is not worn on the head of the person to be corrected and the head of the person to be corrected is separated from the floor surface. The third state is a state in which the cranial orthosis helmet is not worn on the head of the person to be corrected and the head of the person to be corrected is in contact with the floor surface. The input terminal associates a time with the first state, the second state, or the third state selectively input and set as the wearing state from an operation unit of the input terminal, stores state-time information in which the time and the wearing state are associated in a storage unit of the input terminal, and can output the state-time information to the information processing server from a communication unit of the input terminal. The information processing server stores the state-time information output by the input terminal in a storage unit of the information processing server, and can output the stored state-time information to the input terminal together with the average wearing time of the person to be corrected and the average wearing time with a high correction effect.

[0010] The cranial correction support program for solving the above problems is a program executed in a cranial correction support system including an input terminal capable of inputting the wearing state of a cranial correction helmet and an information processing server to which the wearing state of the cranial correction helmet is input from the input terminal. The program includes functions for enabling information communication between the input terminal and the information processing server connected by a communication line, and the wearing state of the cranial correction helmet includes a first state, a second state, and a third state. The first state is a state in which the cranial correction helmet is worn on the head of the person to be corrected. The second state is a state in which the cranial correction helmet is not worn on the head of the person to be corrected and the head of the person to be corrected is separated from the floor surface. The third state is a state in which the cranial correction helmet is not worn on the head of the person to be corrected and the head of the person to be corrected is in contact with the floor surface. The program also includes functions for associating a time with the first state, the second state, or the third state selectively input and set as the wearing state from the operation unit of the input terminal, inputting the state-time information, in which the time and the wearing state are associated, stored in the storage unit of the input terminal, from the communication unit of the input terminal to the information processing server, storing the state-time information output by the input terminal in the storage unit of the information processing server, and outputting the stored state-time information to the input terminal together with the average wearing time of the person to be corrected and the average wearing time with high correction effect.

[0011] The cranial correction support program and the cranial correction support application for solving the above problems are cranial correction support applications executed in a cranial correction support system including an input terminal capable of inputting the wearing state of a cranial correction helmet and an information processing server to which the wearing state of the cranial correction helmet is input from the input terminal. The method includes: information-communicating the input terminal with the information processing server connected by a communication line; the wearing state of the cranial correction helmet includes a first state, a second state, and a third state, the first state is a state in which the cranial correction helmet is worn on the head of the person to be corrected, the second state is a state in which the cranial correction helmet is not worn on the head of the person to be corrected and the head of the person to be corrected is separated from the floor surface, the third state is a state in which the cranial correction helmet is not worn on the head of the person to be corrected and the head of the person to be corrected is in contact with the floor surface; associating a time with the first state, the second state, or the third state selectively input and set as the wearing state from an operation unit of the input terminal; storing state-time information in which the time and the wearing state are associated in a storage unit of the input terminal; outputting the state-time information from a communication unit of the input terminal to the information processing server; displaying the state-time information on a display unit of the input terminal; and displaying on the display unit of the input terminal the average wearing time of the person to be corrected input from the information processing server and the average wearing time with a high correction effect.

[0012] According to such a configuration, as the wearing states of the cranial orthosis helmet, the first state is a state in which the cranial orthosis helmet is worn on the head of the person to be corrected, the second state is a state in which the cranial orthosis helmet is not worn on the head of the person to be corrected and the head of the person to be corrected is separated from the floor surface, and the third state is defined as a state in which the cranial orthosis helmet is not worn and the head of the person to be corrected is in contact with the floor surface. By defining the wearing state as one of the case data in this way, the case data accumulated in each hospital and the manufacturer of the orthosis helmet can be understood and used even among diagnosticians such as other doctors, experts, and related persons such as the parents of the person to be corrected. As a result, the data collected and shared in the helmet cranial orthosis treatment can be appropriately utilized according to the positions related to the orthosis treatment.

[0013] As a preferable configuration, a confirmation terminal capable of displaying the wearing state of the cranial orthosis helmet is provided, and the confirmation terminal is connected by the communication line so as to be capable of mutual information communication with the input terminal and the information processing server, and inputs the state time information output from the information processing server, and displays the time corresponding to the wearing state together based on the input state time information.

[0014] According to such a configuration, the confirmation terminal can display the time corresponding to the wearing state together based on the state time information input from the information processing server. As a result, the information related to the cranial shape correction treatment using the cranial orthosis helmet can be shared with diagnosticians and other persons.

[0015] As a preferable configuration, the interior installed inside the exterior forming the outer shell of the cranial orthosis helmet is composed of two or more parts, and at least one of the two or more parts can be replaced, and the confirmation terminal can separately display the two or more parts forming the interior on the display unit of the confirmation terminal, and can set a predetermined size for at least one of the two or more parts by the operation unit of the confirmation terminal.

[0016] As a preferable configuration, the interior that is mounted inside the exterior forming the outer shell of the cranial orthosis helmet is composed of two or more parts, and is configured such that at least one of the two or more parts can be replaced. A function is realized that enables the two or more parts forming the interior to be separately displayed on the display unit of the confirmation terminal, and a function is realized that enables a predetermined size to be set for at least one of the two or more parts by operating the operation unit of the confirmation terminal.

[0017] As a preferable configuration, the interior that is mounted inside the exterior forming the outer shell of the cranial orthosis helmet is composed of two or more parts, and is configured such that at least one of the two or more parts can be replaced. The method includes a step of separately displaying the two or more parts forming the interior on the display unit of the confirmation terminal, and a step of being able to set a predetermined size for at least one of the two or more parts by operating the operation unit of the confirmation terminal.

[0018] According to such a configuration, the interior is composed of two or more parts, and is configured such that at least one of the two or more parts can be replaced. As a result, it becomes possible to perform the replacement of the interior only by replacing the parts that require replacement, so that replacement can be performed according to necessity, and the labor of the replacement work can be reduced by replacing only at least one part, and the replacement can be performed without error.

[0019] As a preferable configuration, the input terminal can display the interior of the cranial orthosis helmet as a three-dimensional image, and when there is an exchange instruction for at least one of the two or more parts from the information processing server, the part corresponding to the exchange instruction is highlighted.

[0020] According to such a configuration, the input terminal can cause the information processing server to highlight at least one part for which an exchange instruction is given. That is, it becomes possible to measure the cranial orthosis helmet, that is, to display information highly convenient for part replacement on the nearby input terminal. As a result, even a person related to the subject who has little expertise in cranial orthosis treatment can correctly perform part replacement.

[0021] As a preferable configuration, the information processing server has time-series data of the cranial shape of the subject on whom the cranial orthosis helmet is worn, can output the time-series data of the cranial shape, and as the time-series data, at least one of head circumference, anteroposterior diameter, left-right diameter, brachycephaly rate, left-right symmetry rate of the frontal part, left-right symmetry rate of the occipital part, CA, CVAI, and CI is output, and a transition prediction range corresponding to the output time-series data can be output.

[0022] According to such a configuration, time-series data of at least one of head circumference, anteroposterior diameter, left-right diameter, brachycephaly rate, left-right symmetry rate of the frontal part, left-right symmetry rate of the occipital part, CA, CVAI, and CI is output. As a result, it becomes possible to provide information useful for cranial shape correction. In practice, for example, a doctor as a diagnostician can explain the expected treatment effect for a child patient before treatment to the guardian and caregiver as persons related to the child patient. Also, the doctor, the guardian and caregiver of the child patient can confirm whether the progress during treatment is smooth.

[0023] As a preferable configuration, the input terminal and the confirmation terminal can display the output time-series data and the transition prediction range corresponding to the time-series data.

[0024] According to such a configuration, the transition prediction range corresponding to the output time-series data can be displayed. As a result, cranial shape correction treatment can be suitably performed.

[0025] As a preferable configuration, the information processing server can generate 3D data based on cranial shape data that it has at each predetermined timing, and can output the 3D data to at least one of the input terminal and the confirmation terminal.

[0026] According to such a configuration, 3D data of the cranial shape can be created based on the cranial shape data at a predetermined timing. As a result, cranial shape correction treatment can be suitably performed. Specifically, not only numerical data but also the cranial shape can be confirmed over time through vision.

[0027] As a preferable configuration, at least one of the input terminal and the confirmation terminal can display an image based on the 3D data at two different timings.

[0028] According to such a configuration, by comparing the cranial shape images at different timings, it becomes possible to visually compare the cranial shape being corrected.

[0029] As a preferable configuration, at least one of the input terminal and the confirmation terminal can display an image of the exterior of the cranial correction helmet and an image based on the 3D data.

[0030] According to such a configuration, by displaying the cranial correction helmet and the 3D data of the cranial shape together, it becomes possible to visually grasp the gap between the interior of the cranial correction helmet and the cranium.

[0031] As a preferable configuration, at least one of the input terminal and the confirmation terminal can display an image of the 3D data as seen from a predetermined viewpoint position, and can perform an operation of rotating in the head circumference direction while displaying the image based on the 3D data.

[0032] According to such a configuration, it is possible to rotate the 3D data corresponding to the cranial shape at a predetermined timing. As a result, it becomes possible to check the cranial shape from the direction of the viewpoint desired to be seen on the outer periphery of the cranial shape.

[0033] As a preferable configuration, the input terminal can display questions regarding cranial shape correction treatment, output the answers to the questions to the information processing server, and the information processing server selects the next question based on the answers to the questions and displays the selected question on the input terminal, or displays a message indicating that the question session has ended on the input terminal.

[0034] According to such a configuration, the information processing server displays the next question selected based on the answers to the questions on the input terminal, or displays a message indicating that the question session has ended on the input terminal. As a result, it becomes possible to automatically obtain the information necessary to give an appropriate answer to the questions.

[0035] As a preferable configuration, the input terminal acquires questions regarding cranial shape correction treatment from the information processing server in advance, sequentially displays the acquired questions according to the answers to the questions, and outputs the displayed questions and the answers to the questions to the information processing server.

[0036] According to such a configuration, the input terminal acquires questions regarding cranial shape correction treatment from the information processing server in advance. As a result, any acquired questions can be quickly displayed on the input terminal.

Advantages of the Invention

[0037] According to the present invention, it becomes possible to appropriately make the data collected and shared in helmet cranial correction treatment available according to the positions related to the correction treatment.

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[0039] With reference to FIGS. 1 to 17, an embodiment of a cranial correction support system, a cranial correction support program, and a cranial correction support application will be described.

[0040] As shown in FIG. 1, the cranial correction support system 10 is a system for supporting the correction of the cranial shape of a subject 60 by wearing a cranial correction helmet 61 on the head of the subject 60 as the person to be corrected. As the subject 60, for example, it is preferably an infant having a correctable and flexible cranium, and more specifically, an infant from a newborn to about 6 months after birth. For example, the subject 60 may be referred to as a patient when receiving medical treatment.

[0041] First, the cranial correction helmet 61 is a helmet that can correct the cranial shape by being put on the subject 60.

[0042] Describing in detail with reference to FIG. 2, the cranial correction helmet 61 includes an exterior 62 that constitutes an outer shell made of a hard resin that is difficult to deform, and an interior 63 having flexibility such as elasticity disposed between the exterior 62 and the cranium of the subject 60. The exterior 62 and the interior 63 are provided so that an appropriate force is transmitted from the cranial correction helmet 61 to the cranium of the subject 60. Further, since the cranial correction helmet 61 has a mass that places little burden on the subject 60, that is, it is lightweight, for example, it is preferable that a light material such as a styrofoam material is used for the exterior 62 and a light material such as sponge or urethane is used for the interior 63.

[0043] The exterior 62 preferably has a structure that reduces internal sweating in a substantially shell-shaped structure covering the skull, for example, a structure with many ventilation holes. The interior 63 is preferably a cushion made of an elastically deformable material such as sponge or urethane to reduce the pressure on the head of the subject 60. Further, the interior 63 preferably has a structure that absorbs sweat and reduces dermatitis, and it is also preferable that the corrective force consisting of the pressing force applied to the skull can be adjusted by the thickness and elastic force, or that it can be replaced for cleaning maintenance.

[0044] The exterior 62 preferably has a structure that reduces internal sweating in a substantially shell-shaped structure covering the skull, for example, a structure with many ventilation holes. The interior 63 is preferably a cushion made of an elastically deformable material such as sponge or urethane to reduce the pressure on the head of the subject 60. Further, the interior 63 preferably has a structure that absorbs sweat and reduces dermatitis, and it is also preferable that the corrective force consisting of the pressing force applied to the skull can be adjusted by the thickness and elastic force, or that it can be replaced for cleaning maintenance.

[0045] Referring to FIG. 1, the skull correction support system 10 will be described.

[0046] The skull correction support system 10 includes an information processing server 11 connected so as to enable mutual transmission of information via a network NW, a test terminal 31 as an input terminal, and a diagnostic terminal 41 as a confirmation terminal. Further, the skull correction support system 10 may include a business operator terminal 51 connected so as to enable mutual transmission of information in the same manner as above via the network NW. Note that the information processing server 11, the test terminal 31, the diagnostic terminal 41, and the business operator terminal 51 connected by the network NW may be in such a short distance that at least two or more of them are bus-connected, or may be mutually connected by short-range communication. These two or more devices may be in a mode in which any one of them is connected to the network NW.

[0047] The test terminal 31 outputs cranial measurement information, which is information required for calculating the cranial shape of the subject 60. The test terminal 31 is an information processing device including a camera or the like that can measure the cranial shape of the subject 60, and is, for example, a digital camera, a mobile phone, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a small computer, or the like. The test terminal 31 can acquire information regarding the cranial shape of the subject 60 at a predetermined timing by measuring the subject 60 at a predetermined timing, and can transmit information via the network NW. It is preferable that the test terminal 31 be operated by a related person 30 such as the parent of the subject 60 who can attach and detach the cranial orthosis helmet 61 to and from the subject 60 or constantly check the state of the subject 60.

[0048] The test terminal 31 can acquire an image or video obtained by imaging the outer shape of the entire cranium of the subject 60 as cranial measurement information at a predetermined timing. For example, it is preferable that the test terminal 31 be able to image the entire circumference and the top of the subject 60 in a state where the skin can be seen. Note that the test terminal 31 may be a device that can measure the cranial shape of the subject 60 with higher accuracy than an image or video, for example, a three-dimensional scanner using a laser.

[0049] The test terminal 31 includes an input unit 32, an output unit 33, a storage unit 34, and a communication unit 35. The input unit 32 is a part for acquiring information from the outside of the test terminal 31, and is an operation unit 321 such as a touch panel and a part for inputting information such as a camera and a microphone. The output unit 33 is a part for outputting information from the test terminal 31, and is a display unit 331 such as an image display device and a part such as an audio output device. The storage unit 34 is a part where information used in the test terminal 31 is stored. The communication unit 35 is a part for inputting or outputting information to and from the network NW, and outputs cranial measurement information and cranial shape data from the test terminal 31 or inputs cranial shape data from the information processing server 11.

[0050] The diagnostic terminal 41 can refer to subject information and cranial shape data, and outputs adjustment parameters indicating the amount of adjustment for the cranial shape data. The diagnostic terminal 41 is an information processing device including a display unit 431 such as an image display device and an operation unit 421 such as an instruction input device, and is, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a small computer, etc. The diagnostic terminal 41 can be displayed on the display unit 431 regarding the subject 60 acquired from the information processing server 11 connected via the network NW. Further, the diagnostic terminal 41 can set adjustment parameters including the amount of adjustment corresponding to the data regarding the interior 63 of the cranial orthosis helmet 61 for which the image is displayed, and can transmit the set adjustment parameters to the information processing server 11.

[0051] The diagnostic terminal 41 includes an input unit 42, an output unit 43, a storage unit 44, and a communication unit 45. The input unit 42 is a part for acquiring information from the outside of the diagnostic terminal 41, and is a part for inputting information such as an operation unit 421 such as a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel, a camera, and a microphone. The output unit 43 is a part for outputting information from the diagnostic terminal 41, and is a part such as a display unit 431 such as an image display device and an audio output device. The storage unit 44 is a part where information used in the diagnostic terminal 41 is stored. The communication unit 45 is a part for inputting or outputting information to and from the network NW, and outputs cranial shape data from the diagnostic terminal 41 or inputs cranial shape data from the information processing server 11.

[0052] The diagnostic terminal 41 can also register information for changing the correction force of the cranial orthosis helmet 61, for example, a predetermined size such as the thickness of the interior 63.

[0053] Based on the information obtained via the diagnostic terminal 41, the diagnostician 40 grasps the cranial shape of the subject 60, determines whether correction is necessary, determines whether the shape of the cranial correction helmet 61 or the size of the interior 63 that applies the correction force is appropriate when performing correction, and gives instructions for modification or update. For example, if the correction of the cranial shape is provided as medical treatment, the diagnostician 40 is preferably a medical professional such as a doctor.

[0054] The information processing server 11 is an information processing device such as a computer or a server, and has an input unit 12, an output unit 13, an information processing unit 14, and a storage unit 21.

[0055] The input unit 12 is an input interface, and necessary information among inputs from a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel, inputs from a camera and a microphone, information input from other devices and servers via the network NW, and information input from an external storage device is input.

[0056] The output unit 13 is an output interface, and outputs necessary information among outputs to an image display device, a character display device, an audio output device, information output to other devices and servers via the network NW, and information output to an external storage device.

[0057] The information processing unit 14 is a part that processes information composed of an information processing device such as a computer device that performs information processing in the information processing server 11. For example, the information processing unit 14 has a central processing unit, a volatile memory, a non-volatile memory, and an input / output interface. And this input / output interface is capable of information communication with the input unit 12, the output unit 13, the storage unit 21, etc.

[0058] The memory unit 21 is a part that can store various types of information such as subject information, and information to be stored, information to be read, and instructions for erasing information are exchanged between it and the information processing unit 14. The memory unit 21 is a part composed of an internal storage, an external storage, or a combination thereof, and is composed of, for example, one or more of a hard disk, an SSD, a USB memory, and the like. For example, the memory unit 21 may include a cloud system that exchanges information through information communication via the network NW.

[0059] The information processing server 11 can include a subject information management unit 15 that exhibits those functions through program processing corresponding to each function by the information processing unit 14, a wearing time processing unit 16, and a replacement information unit 17. Further, the information processing server 11 can include an information analysis unit 18, a 3D image processing unit 19, and an inquiry automatic response unit 20 that exhibit those functions through program processing corresponding to each function.

[0060] The subject information management unit 15 is a part that manages the information of the subject 60 including the subject information that is information necessary for cranial shape correction of the subject 60, and manages information as described in a medical chart, for example. Further, the subject information management unit 15 also manages cranial measurement information, cranial shape data, correction target candidate data, adjustment parameters, shaping data, various parameters, etc. corresponding to the subject 60. Such various data are stored in the memory unit 21, for example.

[0061] The wearing time processing unit 16 performs processes such as storing and reading in the storage unit 21 the wearing state J of the cranial orthosis helmet 61 and the time JT corresponding to the wearing state J. Further, the wearing time processing unit 16 can execute at least a part of the wearing time processing step (see FIG. 3). The wearing state J of the cranial orthosis helmet 61 includes a first state J1, a second state J2, and a third state J3. The first state J1 is a state in which the cranial orthosis helmet 61 is worn on the head of the subject 60. The second state J2 is a state in which the cranial orthosis helmet 61 is not worn on the head of the subject 60 and the head of the subject 60 is separated from the floor surface. The third state J3 is a state in which the cranial orthosis helmet 61 is not worn on the head of the subject 60 and the head of the subject 60 is in contact with the floor surface.

[0062] That is, as shown in FIG. 4, when the first state J1, the second state J2, or the third state J3 is alternatively input and set as the wearing state J from the operation unit 321 of the test terminal 31, the time JT is associated with the input and set wearing state J. The test terminal 31 can store in the storage unit 34 the state time information JD in which the time JT and the wearing state J are associated, and can output the state time information JD from the communication unit 35 to the information processing server 11.

[0063] Further, the test terminal 31 can display the state time information JD on the display unit 331.

[0064] That is, referring to FIG. 1, the information processing server 11 stores the state time information JD output from the test terminal 31 in the storage unit 21. Further, the wearing time processing unit 16 of the information processing server 11 can output to the test terminal 31 the stored state time information JD, the average wearing time of the subject 60, and the average wearing time with a high correction effect.

[0065] For example, the wearing time processing unit 16 can calculate the average wearing time of the subject 60 and the average wearing time with a high correction effect from the state time information JD stored in the information processing server 11.

[0066] Then, as shown in FIG. 5, the diagnostic terminal 41 can display the wearing state J of the cranial orthosis helmet 61 as a wearing record graph as an example.

[0067] The diagnostic terminal 41 is connected by a network NW so as to be able to communicate information with the subject terminal 31 and the information processing server 11. The diagnostic terminal 41 inputs the state time information JD output from the information processing server 11, and can display the time JT corresponding to the wearing state J and the cumulative time based on the input state time information JD.

[0068] Referring to FIG. 1, the replacement information unit 17 performs a process of resetting the size of the interior 63 of the initially set cranial orthosis helmet 61 to the size input from the diagnostic terminal 41. Further, the replacement information unit 17 can execute at least a part of the replacement information process (see FIG. 6).

[0069] As shown in FIG. 7, the interior 63 of the cranial orthosis helmet 61 is composed of four parts. That is, the interior 63 includes four parts: the size 641 of the right front interior 631, the size 642 of the left front interior 632, the size 643 of the right rear interior 633, and the size 644 of the left rear interior 634, and the size 645 of the collar part 635.

[0070] That is, the replacement information unit 17 resets the corresponding size 641 of the right front interior 631, the size 642 of the left front interior 632, the size 643 of the right rear interior 633, the size 644 of the left rear interior 634, or the size 645 of the collar part 635 based on the input from the diagnostic terminal 41.

[0071] In addition, when the size is reset, the replacement information unit 17 can give a replacement instruction for at least one part of the plurality of parts of the interior 63 to the subject terminal 31. The replacement instruction is, for example, an instruction to highlight the right front interior 631, the left front interior 632, the right rear interior 633, or the left rear interior 634, which is the part to be replaced, on the subject terminal 31.

[0072] The information analysis unit 18 performs data analysis based on the time-series data of the cranial shape of the subject 60 on whom the cranial orthosis helmet 61 stored in the storage unit 21 is worn. That is, the information processing server 11 has the time-series data of the cranial shape of the subject 60 on whom the cranial orthosis helmet 61 is worn. Further, the information analysis unit 18 can execute at least a part of the information analysis process.

[0073] As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the information analysis unit 18 can generate and output at least one time-series data among, for example, the head circumference G11, the anteroposterior diameter G12, the left-right diameter G13, the brachycephalic rate G14, the left-right symmetry rate G15 of the frontal part, the left-right symmetry rate G16 of the occipital part, CA101, CVAI102, and CI103. Note that CA is the abbreviation of Cranial Asymmetry, CVAI is the abbreviation of Cranial Vault Asymmetry Index, and CI is the abbreviation of Cranial Index.

[0074] Further, the information analysis unit 18 can output transition prediction ranges G21 to G26, 111 to 113 corresponding to the output time-series data corresponding to the time-series data of the head circumference G11, the anteroposterior diameter G12, the left-right diameter G13, the brachycephalic rate G14, the left-right symmetry rate G15 of the frontal part, the left-right symmetry rate G16 of the occipital part, CA101, CVAI102, and CI103 output.

[0075] Furthermore, the information analysis unit 18 can output ranges corresponding to the time-series data of the left-right symmetry rate G15 of the frontal part and the left-right symmetry rate G16 of the occipital part with the distributions as levels 1 to 4. Note that levels 1 to 4 mean the degree of deformation of the cranial shape, and the greater the numerical value of the level, the greater the degree of deformation.

[0076] Further, the information analysis unit 18 can output ranges corresponding to the time-series data of CA101, CVAI102, and CI103 with the severity of the symptom as five classifications of normal, mild, moderate, severe, and most severe.

[0077] Each of the output time-series data may be displayed on the test terminal 31 or the diagnostic terminal 41.

[0078] The 3D image processing unit 19 can generate three-dimensional data of the cranial shape based on the time-series data of the cranial shape of the subject 60 wearing the cranial correction helmet 61 stored in the storage unit 21. Further, the 3D image processing unit 19 executes at least a part of the shape confirmation process (see FIG. 13). That is, the information processing server 11 has time-series data at a predetermined timing regarding the cranial shape of the subject 60 wearing the cranial correction helmet 61. Further, the 3D image processing unit 19 can output the three-dimensional data of the cranial shape to at least one of the test terminal 31 and the diagnostic terminal 41. Further, the 3D image processing unit 19 may be able to generate and output three-dimensional data of the cranial shape based on the time-series data of the cranial shape of the subject 60 at the timing instructed from the test terminal 31 or the diagnostic terminal 41.

[0079] The inquiry automatic response unit 20 is a part that performs a process of automatically responding to an inquiry such as a doubt that a related person 30 has about cranial correction and presenting a solution or the like. The inquiry automatic response unit 20 selects options for questions necessary for presenting a solution to the test terminal 31, or presents an answer based on the answer result to the options from the test terminal 31. Further, when no answer is found in a database or the like, the inquiry automatic response unit 20 performs a process of requesting an answer from the diagnostician 40. Further, the inquiry automatic response unit 20 executes at least a part of the inquiry automatic response process (see FIG. 14).

[0080] The inquiry automatic response unit 20 can, for example, select the next question based on the answer to the question from the test terminal 31 and display the selected question on the test terminal 31, or display a message indicating that the question has ended on the test terminal 31.

[0081] Details of an example of each process of the cranial correction support system, the cranial correction support program, and the cranial correction support application will be sequentially described.

[0082] First, referring to FIGS. 3 to 5, the wearing time processing step includes a wearing information registration step (step S30 in FIG. 3), a wearing information accumulation step (step S31 in FIG. 3), a wearing information graphing step (step S32 in FIG. 3), and a wearing time evaluation step (step S33 in FIG. 3).

[0083] In the wearing information registration step (step S30 in FIG. 3), the wearing time processing unit 16 causes the storage unit 21 to register the state time information JD of the subject 60 set by the test terminal 31.

[0084] Referring to FIG. 4, when the wearing state setting unit 322 partitioned in a circular shape at the center of the display unit 331 of the test terminal 31 is touched, the wearing state J displayed on the wearing state setting unit 322 can be sequentially switched to the first state J1, the second state J2, and the third state J3. In the wearing state setting unit 322, for example, the first state J1 is denoted as "wearing", the second state J2 is denoted as "not wearing & getting up", and the third state J3 is denoted as "not wearing & lying down".

[0085] And the test terminal 31 may have a 24-hour wearing state display unit 333 that displays the wearing state J at 24 hours on the outer periphery of the wearing state setting unit 322. The 24-hour wearing state display unit 333 may indicate the first state J1 as "wearing time" and the second state J2 and the third state J3 as "not wearing time". Further, the test terminal 31 may cause "today's wearing time" to be displayed as the cumulative value of the wearing time on the day, so as to promote the wearing of the cranial orthosis helmet 61.

[0086] Referring to FIG. 3, in the wearing information accumulation step (step S31 in FIG. 3), the wearing time processing unit 16 accumulates the state time information JD of the subject 60 registered in the storage unit 21 in the storage unit 21 or the like as a case at a predetermined timing.

[0087] In the step of graphing the wearing information (step S32 in FIG. 3), the wearing time processing unit 16 graphs the state time information JD of the subject 60. For example, the wearing time processing unit 16 enables generation of a graph from which the time and cumulative time corresponding to the first state J1, the second state J2, or the third state J3 in the time series of one day can be understood.

[0088] As shown in FIG. 5, the diagnostic terminal 41 causes the display unit 431 to display the state time information JD output by the wearing time processing unit 16. For example, on the display unit 431, the cumulative time of the first state J1, the cumulative time of the second state J2, or the cumulative time of the third state J3 as the wearing state J in 24 hours is displayed as a bar graph, and such bar graphs are displayed for one month. Then, the diagnostic terminal 41 can cause the period for displaying the graph to be displayed including today, shift it around one week before or after the current display, or shift it around one month before. Also, the diagnostic terminal 41 can select whether the graph to be displayed is either a bar graph or a line graph.

[0089] Referring to FIG. 3, in the wearing time evaluation step (step S33 in FIG. 3), the wearing time processing unit 16 evaluates how much a correction effect can be obtained based on the cumulative times of the first state J1, the second state J2, and the third state J3.

[0090] For example, since the first state J1 is a state in which the cranial correction helmet 61 is worn on the head of the subject 60, the correction effect is evaluated as positive. The second state J2 is a state in which the cranial correction helmet 61 is not worn on the head of the subject 60 and the head of the subject 60 is separated from the floor surface, so the correction effect is evaluated as 0. The third state J3 is a state in which the cranial correction helmet 61 is not worn on the head of the subject 60 and the head of the subject 60 is in contact with the floor surface, so the correction effect is evaluated as negative. That is, the correction effect is evaluated based on the wearing state J.

[0091] In addition, the registered wearing state J can be collected as a case in helmet cranial orthopedic treatment and shared. By appropriately processing the data of the cases thus collected, such as anonymization, and sharing it as needed, it can be made appropriately available according to the position related to the orthopedic treatment.

[0092] Next, referring to FIGS. 6 to 8, the replacement information process includes a replacement preparation process (step S60 in FIG. 6), a replacement instruction process (step S61 in FIG. 6), and a replacement completion confirmation process (step S62 in FIG. 6).

[0093] Referring to FIG. 6, in the replacement preparation process (step S60 in FIG. 6), the replacement information unit 17 performs a process of resetting the predetermined size of each part of the interior 63 of the cranial orthopedic helmet 61 to the predetermined size input from the diagnostic terminal 41. Also, in the replacement preparation process, regarding the new-sized interior 63 created by the diagnostic terminal 41, it may be arranged so that it is approved and delivered to the subject 60. Also, in the replacement preparation process, regarding the delivery items set in accordance with the interior 63 by the diagnostic terminal 41, it may be arranged so that they are delivered to the subject 60.

[0094] As shown in FIG. 7, the diagnostic terminal 41 can display the interior 63 on the display unit 431 separately for the parts of the front interior right 631, front interior left 632, rear interior right 633, and rear interior left 634. Also, the diagnostic terminal 41 can set the sizes 641 to 644 corresponding to each of the above four parts with the operation unit 421, and can set the size 645 of the related collar part 635 for the rear interior right 633 and the rear interior left 634.

[0095] The diagnostic terminal 41 displays on the display unit 431 buttons such as a "temporary save" button for temporarily saving such setting items and an "approval request" button for starting the approval procedure, and can be operated by the operation unit 421.

[0096] That is, the diagnostician 40 creates, using the diagnostic terminal 41, an interior 63 of the next required size, and upon its approval, a new interior 63 is created and can be delivered via the diagnostician 40 or the business operator 51, or directly to the subject 60.

[0097] In addition, the diagnostic terminal 41 also displays the replacement date and the number of replacements. From the replacement date and the number of replacements, the progress of the corrective treatment by replacing the interior 63 can be grasped.

[0098] Also, as shown in FIG. 7, on the display unit 431 of the diagnostic terminal 41, for example, "left torticollis", "right torticollis", "brachycephaly", "dolichocephaly", "others" are illustrated as an outline of the shape of the head when viewed from above, and the shape of the head corresponding to the subject 60 is shown. This enables the related parties 30 to better understand the interior 63 of the cranial orthosis helmet 61.

[0099] In addition, the diagnostic terminal 41 can set the items to be delivered together with the interior 63. Examples of the setting items for the items to be delivered include "band", "band color", "cushion set", "face fastener", etc. Arrangements can also be made for these items to be arranged and delivered to the subject 60.

[0100] Referring to FIG. 6, in the replacement instruction step (step S61 in FIG. 6), the replacement information unit 17 instructs to replace part or all of the interior 63 required for replacement for the newly sized interior 63 created and arranged using the diagnostic terminal 41. The replacement information unit 17 gives a replacement instruction to the test terminal 31 so that the replacement instruction can be displayed on the display unit 331 of the test terminal 31.

[0101] As shown in FIG. 8, the test terminal 31 can display the interior 63 of the cranial orthosis helmet 61 as a three-dimensional image. When there is an instruction (replacement instruction) from the information processing server 11 to replace at least one part of the interior 63, the test terminal 31 highlights the front head interior right 631, the front head interior left 632, the rear head interior right 633, or the rear head interior left 634 as parts corresponding to the replacement instruction. Since the person concerned 30 is not accustomed to replacing the interior 63, there is a risk that the part to be replaced may be mistaken and cranial orthosis may not be performed properly. However, it is expected that the instruction from such a test terminal 31 will enable the person concerned 30 to accurately replace one or more parts of the interior 63 of the cranial orthosis helmet 61.

[0102] The display unit 331 of the test terminal 31 may display various precautions regarding replacement, information on how to use the replacement instruction display, the health check date, and the helmet ID.

[0103] The display unit 331 of the test terminal 31 displays a three-dimensional image of the interior 63 and is provided with buttons that can be used to select the part to be highlighted from among the front head interior right 631, the front head interior left 632, the rear head interior right 633, or the rear head interior left 634.

[0104] For example, in the category of "front head cushion" shown in FIG. 8, a "right front head" button corresponding to the front head interior right 631 and a "left front head" button corresponding to the front head interior left 632 are arranged. Also, in the category of "rear head cushion", a "right rear head" button corresponding to the rear head interior right 633 and a "left rear head" button corresponding to the rear head interior left 634 are arranged. Further, in the category of "collar part cushion", a "collar part" button corresponding to the collar part 635 is arranged.

[0105] In addition, thickness information is also displayed for each button. For example, the "right frontal head" button shows a thickness of 4 mm, the "left frontal head" button shows a thickness of 8 mm, the "right posterior frontal head" button shows a thickness of 4 mm, the "left posterior head" button shows a thickness of 8 mm, and the "collar foot part" button shows a thickness of 8 mm. The thickness display is expected to have a certain effect in preventing incorrect part installation.

[0106] Referring to FIG. 6, in the replacement completion confirmation step (step S62 in FIG. 6), the replacement information unit 17 grasps that the replacement of the interior 63 of the new size for the cranial orthosis helmet 61 has been completed. The completion of the replacement may be one of the predetermined timings. The information on the completion of the replacement can be associated with information such as the cranial shape measured in the future so as to obtain an appropriate correction result. For example, when the test terminal 31 presses the "complete" button when ending the screen of the replacement instruction (exchange instruction) on the display unit 331, it grasps the completion of the replacement and outputs it to the network NW so that the information processing server 11 can grasp it.

[0107] That is, by grasping the timing of the replacement, the data collected and shared in the helmet cranial orthosis treatment can be appropriately made available for use according to the position related to the correction treatment.

[0108] Also, referring to FIGS. 9 to 12, the information analysis process includes a cranial measurement process (step S90 in FIG. 9), a measurement result accumulation process (step S91 in FIG. 9), a measurement result evaluation process (step S92 in FIG. 9), and a measurement result graphing process (step S93 in FIG. 9).

[0109] Referring to FIG. 9, in the cranial measurement step (step S90 in FIG. 9), the information analysis unit 18 instructs the subject terminal 31 to measure the cranial shape, or acquires the cranial measurement information measured by the subject terminal 31. Specifically, the information analysis unit 18 generates time-series data of at least one of the head circumference G11, anteroposterior diameter G12, transverse diameter G13, brachycephalic index G14, left-right symmetry ratio G15 of the frontal region, left-right symmetry ratio G16 of the occipital region, CA101, CVAI102, and CI103 from the cranial measurement information.

[0110] Referring to FIG. 12, for each measurement date (scan date), data of the head circumference G11, anteroposterior diameter G12, transverse diameter G13, brachycephalic index G14, left-right symmetry ratio G15 of the frontal region, left-right symmetry ratio G16 of the occipital region, CA101, CVAI102, and CI103 are generated. The measurement date (scan date) may correspond to a so-called predetermined timing.

[0111] Referring to FIG. 9, in the measurement result accumulation step (step S91 in FIG. 9), the above various data generated from the cranial measurement information acquired from the subject terminal 31 are associated with the time-series data of the cranial shape of the subject 60 and the time-series data of the wearing time, and stored in the storage unit 21 and the like. Note that the information processing server 11 may store the information to be stored in the storage unit 21 and the like after anonymizing it so that it can be widely used.

[0112] Referring to FIGS. 9 to 11, in the measurement result evaluation step (step S92 in FIG. 9), the information analysis unit 18 calculates the respective transition prediction ranges G21 to G26, 111 to 113 corresponding to the head circumference G11, anteroposterior diameter G12, transverse diameter G13, brachycephalic index G14, left-right symmetry ratio G15 of the frontal region, left-right symmetry ratio G16 of the occipital region, CA101, CVAI102, and CI103. Based on these calculation results, evaluations such as the correction rate, correction period, and correction force of the correction result may be made.

[0113] Also, referring to FIG. 10, in the information analysis unit 18, the time-series data of the left-right symmetry rate G15 of the frontal part and the left-right symmetry rate G16 of the occipital part, and the distributions corresponding to the time-series data of these left-right symmetry rate G15 of the frontal part and left-right symmetry rate G16 of the occipital part at levels 1 to 4 may be made comparable. Based on these comparisons, the correction rate, correction period, correction force, etc. of the correction result may be evaluated.

[0114] Furthermore, referring to FIG. 11, in the information analysis unit 18, the time-series data of CA101, CVAI102, and CI103, and the normal, mild, moderate, severe, and most severe symptoms corresponding to the time-series data of these CA101, CVAI102, and CI103 may be made comparable. Based on these comparisons, the correction rate, correction period, correction force, etc. of the correction result may be evaluated.

[0115] Referring to FIG. 9, in the measurement result graphing step (step S93 in FIG. 9), the information analysis unit 18 enables various data to be graphically displayed on the test terminal 31 or the diagnostic terminal 41.

[0116] For example, as shown in FIGS. 10(a) to (d), the head circumference G11, anteroposterior diameter G12, left-right diameter G13, and brachycephaly rate G14, and the respective transition prediction ranges G21 to G24 corresponding to these head circumference G11, anteroposterior diameter G12, left-right diameter G13, and brachycephaly rate G14 may be graphically displayed together.

[0117] Also, for example, as shown in FIGS. 10(e) and (f), the left-right symmetry rate G15 of the frontal part, the left-right symmetry rate G16 of the occipital part, the respective transition prediction ranges G25 and G26 corresponding to these left-right symmetry rate G15 of the frontal part and left-right symmetry rate G16 of the occipital part, and similarly the distributions corresponding to these left-right symmetry rate G15 of the frontal part and left-right symmetry rate G16 of the occipital part at levels 1 to 4 may be graphically displayed together.

[0118] Furthermore, for example, as shown in FIGS. 11(a) to 11(c), CA101, CVAI102, and CI103, transition prediction ranges 111 to 113 corresponding to CA101, CVAI102, and CI103, and the severity levels of symptoms corresponding to CA101, CVAI102, and CI103, which are classified into five levels: normal, mild, moderate, severe, and most severe, can be graphed together.

[0119] That is, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, at least one of the test terminal 31 and the diagnostic terminal 41 can display the time series data of the head circumference G11, anteroposterior diameter G12, left-right diameter G13, brachycephaly rate G14, left-right symmetry rate G15 of the frontal head, left-right symmetry rate G16 of the occipital head, CA101, CVAI102, and CI103 output from the information processing server 11, and can also display the transition prediction ranges G21 to G26 and 111 to 113 output corresponding to the time series data.

[0120] In addition, the test terminal 31 and the diagnostic terminal 41 can display each range with the severity level (degree of head distortion) corresponding to the numerical values of the left-right symmetry rate G15 of the frontal head and the left-right symmetry rate G16 of the occipital head output from the information analysis unit 18 as levels 1 to 4. Further, the test terminal 31 and the diagnostic terminal 41 can display each range of normal, mild, moderate, severe, and most severe, which is the severity level of the symptoms corresponding to the severity level (degree of head distortion) corresponding to the numerical values of CA101, CVAI102, and CI103 output from the information analysis unit 18.

[0121] Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10(a) to 10(d), on the test terminal 31, the head circumference G11, anteroposterior diameter G12, left-right diameter G13, brachycephaly rate G14, and the transition prediction ranges G21 to G24 corresponding to the head circumference G11, anteroposterior diameter G12, left-right diameter G13, and brachycephaly rate G14 are graphically displayed together.

[0122] As shown in FIGS. 10(e) and 10(f), in the test terminal 31, the frontal head symmetry rate G15, the occipital head symmetry rate G16, the transition prediction ranges G25 and G26 corresponding to the frontal head symmetry rate G15 and the occipital head symmetry rate G16, and similarly, the severity levels (degree of head distortion) corresponding to the numerical values of the frontal head symmetry rate G15 and the occipital head symmetry rate G16 from level 1 to level 4 are graphically displayed together.

[0123] As shown in FIGS. 11(a) to 11(c), in the test terminal 31, CA101, CVAI102, and CI103, the transition prediction ranges 111 to 113 corresponding to them, and similarly, the severity levels of the symptoms corresponding to the severity levels (degree of head distortion) corresponding to the numerical values of CA101, CVAI102, and CI103 are graphically displayed together in five categories: normal, mild, moderate, severe, and most severe.

[0124] That is, in the information analysis process, by appropriately sharing the data generated based on the data collected in the helmet cranial orthosis treatment, the shared data can be made appropriately available for use according to the position related to the orthosis treatment.

[0125] Next, referring to FIG. 13, in the shape confirmation process, the 3D image processing unit 19 generates and outputs the three-dimensional data of the image 19D that can be displayed as a 3D image on the display unit 331 of the test terminal 31 and the display unit 431 of the diagnostic terminal 41. This three-dimensional data can be displayed in a state where the viewpoint position is changed by operations from the operation unit 321 of the test terminal 31 and the operation unit 421 of the diagnostic terminal 41 for the image 19D.

[0126] Referring to FIG. 13, the test terminal 31 can display the image based on the three-dimensional data as the image 19D when viewed from a predetermined viewpoint position. Further, the test terminal 31 may be capable of performing an operation of rotating in the head circumference direction while displaying the image 19D based on the three-dimensional data.

[0127] Specifically, in the test terminal 31, the operation unit 321 is a touch panel, and by instructing from the operation unit 321 the direction in which the image 19D based on the displayed 3D data moves, the viewpoint with respect to the image 19D based on the 3D data can be changed, and the image 19D based on the 3D data from the changed viewpoint can be displayed. Regarding the rotation operation of the image 19D based on the 3D data, based on the browsing mode button 323, a mode that can rotate in all directions, a mode that can rotate left and right, and a mode that can rotate up and down can be selected.

[0128] Also, the image 19D based on the 3D data can be displayed based on the 3D data corresponding to the selectable scan date (predetermined timing) in the information processing server 11. Specifically, the test terminal 31 can acquire the 3D data of an arbitrary scan date (predetermined timing) from the information processing server 11 based on the operation of the data selection button 324, and display the image 19D based on the 3D data of the scan date.

[0129] The diagnostic terminal 41 can display, in the same manner as the test terminal 31, the image 19D when the image based on the 3D data is viewed from a predetermined viewpoint position. Also, the diagnostic terminal 41 may be capable of an operation of rotating the image 19D based on the 3D data in the head circumference direction while displaying it, in the same manner as the test terminal 31.

[0130] Also, referring to FIG. 14, the automatic inquiry response process includes an option extraction step (step S140 in FIG. 14), a determination as to whether there are options (step S141 in FIG. 14), an option display step (step S142 in FIG. 14), and an option input step (step S143 in FIG. 14). Further, the automatic inquiry response process includes a selection completion step (step S144 in FIG. 14), an answer selection step (step S145 in FIG. 14), a determination as to whether there is an answer (step S146 in FIG. 14), an option notification step (step S147 in FIG. 14), and an answer registration step (step S148 in FIG. 14). Additionally, the automatic inquiry response process includes an answer selection step (step S149 in FIG. 14) and an answer transmission step (step S150 in FIG. 14). The automatic inquiry response process can be executed for the test subject terminal 31 and the diagnostic terminal 41 as well. Hereinafter, an example of execution for the test subject terminal 31 will be described.

[0131] Generally, as shown in FIGS. 14 to 17, the test subject terminal 31 can display questions regarding cranial shape correction treatment and output answers to the questions to the information processing server 11. The test subject terminal 31 can display the next question selected based on the answer to the question obtained from the information processing server 11. Also, the test subject terminal 31 can display that the question has ended as obtained from the information processing server 11.

[0132] Referring to FIG. 14, in the option extraction step (step S140 in FIG. 14), when the automatic inquiry response unit 20 obtains information that an inquiry has been started from the test subject terminal 31, it extracts the first option from a database or the like. Also, when the automatic inquiry response unit 20 obtains an answer to the option from the test subject terminal 31, it extracts the next option from a database or the like.

[0133] In the determination of whether there are options (step S141 in FIG. 14), the inquiry automatic response unit 20 determines whether options can be extracted. If the inquiry automatic response unit 20 can extract options (YES in step S141 in FIG. 14), the process proceeds to step S142. If options cannot be extracted (NO in step S141 in FIG. 14), the process proceeds to step S144.

[0134] In the option display step (step S142 in FIG. 14), the inquiry automatic response unit 20 causes the extracted options to be displayed on the test terminal 31. That is, the inquiry automatic response unit 20 outputs the extracted options to the network NW, and the test terminal 31 inputs the options output from the information processing server 11 from the network NW.

[0135] As shown in FIG. 15(a), when the test terminal 31 obtains the first option, the inquiry automatic response unit 20 extracts the option and displays it on the display unit 331 as "Q1". The test terminal 31 outputs the option selected by the operation of the operation unit 321 such as the related person 30 to the network NW and transmits it to the information processing server 11 in response to, for example, the button operation of "Next".

[0136] Also, as shown in FIGS. 15 to 17, when the test terminal 31 obtains subsequent options, the inquiry automatic response unit 20 extracts the option and displays it on the display unit 331 as, for example, "Q2", "Q3", "Q4", "Q5" according to the number of times the option is obtained. Then, the test terminal 31 outputs the option selected by the operation of the operation unit 321 such as the related person 30 to the network NW and transmits it to the information processing server 11 in response to, for example, the button operation of "Next".

[0137] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15(a), the display unit 331 of the test terminal 31 displays the remaining number of questions as "5 questions left" corresponding to the first option, displays the question as "Q1. Please select the corresponding trouble", and displays five options that can be selected by the touch operation of the operation unit 321 as "shifted", "slipped off", "slipped", "skin trouble occurred", "others".

[0138] As shown in FIG. 15(b), the display unit 331 of the test terminal 31 displays the remaining number of questions as "4 questions left" corresponding to the second option, displays the question as "Q2. What happened to the trouble?", and displays three options that can be selected by a touch operation of the operation unit 321 as "The previous one became longer", "There was a new problem", and "The previous one became longer and there was a new problem".

[0139] As shown in FIG. 16(a), the display unit 331 of the test terminal 31 displays the remaining number of questions as "3 questions left" corresponding to the third option, displays the question as "Q3. Please tell me the content.", and displays four options that can be selected by a touch operation of the operation unit 321 as "Akamo", "Eczema", "Swelling", and "Others (free description)".

[0140] As shown in FIG. 16(b), the display unit 331 of the test terminal 31 displays the remaining number of questions as "2 questions left" corresponding to the fourth option, displays the question as "Q4. How did you respond?", and displays five options that can be selected by a touch operation of the operation unit 321 as "Did nothing", "Took a rest", "Visited a doctor", "Applied medicine", and "Others (description)".

[0141] As shown in FIG. 17(a), the display unit 331 of the test terminal 31 displays the remaining number of questions as "1 question left" corresponding to the fifth option, displays the question as "Q5. What is the current situation?", and displays three options that can be selected by a touch operation of the operation unit 321 as "Improved", "Unchanged", and "Deteriorated".

[0142] As shown in FIG. 14, in the option input step (step S143 in FIG. 14), the inquiry automatic response unit 20 inputs the selected option transmitted from the test terminal 31. Then the process returns to the option extraction step (step S140 in FIG. 14).

[0143] In the selection completion process (step S144 in FIG. 14), when the inquiry automatic response unit 20 cannot extract options (NO in step S141 in FIG. 14), it causes the test terminal 31 to display the end of options (answer completion). That is, the inquiry automatic response unit 20 outputs information on the end of options to the network NW, and the test terminal 31 inputs the information on the end of options output from the information processing server 11 from the network NW.

[0144] As shown in FIG. 17(b), the display unit 331 of the test terminal 31 displays the remaining number of questions as "completed" in response to the end of options (answer completion), and displays notifications as "Answer completed!", "Trouble information has been sent.", and "Please take care."

[0145] Also, referring to FIG. 14, the inquiry automatic response unit 20 may store the combination of options and answers in a database such as the storage unit 21.

[0146] In the answer selection process (step S145 in FIG. 14), the inquiry automatic response unit 20 searches the database based on the combination of options and answers and obtains answer candidates.

[0147] In the determination of whether there is an answer (step S146 in FIG. 14), the inquiry automatic response unit 20 determines whether an answer candidate can be obtained. If the inquiry automatic response unit 20 can obtain an answer candidate (YES in step S146 in FIG. 14), the process proceeds to step S149. If the inquiry automatic response unit 20 cannot obtain an answer candidate (NO in step S146 in FIG. 14), the process proceeds to step S147.

[0148] In the option notification process (step S147 in FIG. 14), in response to the inability to obtain an answer candidate, the inquiry automatic response unit 20 notifies a person who can make a diagnosis such as the diagnostician 40 or a business operator 50 of the combination of options and answers. Thereby, the inquiry automatic response unit 20 obtains an answer corresponding to the combination of options and answers.

[0149] In the answer registration process (step S148 in FIG. 14), in response to the registration of an answer corresponding to the combination of options and answers from a person capable of diagnosis such as the diagnostician 40 or the business operator 50 to whom the combination of options and answers has been notified, the inquiry automatic response unit 20 associates the combination of options and answers with the registered answer and accumulates them in a database such as the storage unit 21.

[0150] In the answer selection process (step S149 in FIG. 14), the inquiry automatic response unit 20 selects an answer to be notified from the answer candidates acquired from the database.

[0151] In the answer transmission process (step S150 in FIG. 14), the inquiry automatic response unit 20 outputs the answer obtained in step S148 or the answer selected in step S149 to the network NW, and the test subject terminal 31 inputs the answer output from the information processing server 11 from the network NW. Then, the test subject terminal 31 causes the display unit 331 to display the answer obtained from the information processing server 11. Further, the test subject terminal 31 may notify that it has obtained an answer from the information processing server 11 and prompt the user to refer to the answer.

[0152] By configuring in this way, by accumulating combinations of answers to predetermined inquiries in the information server, a machine learning function can be added to display appropriate options for inquiries from test subjects. Alternatively, candidates for further inquiries from test subjects can be appropriately listed.

[0153] As described above, according to the cranial correction support system, cranial correction support program, and cranial correction support application of the present embodiment, data collected and shared in helmet cranial correction treatment can be appropriately utilized according to the positions related to the correction treatment.

[0154] As described above, according to the cranial correction support system, cranial correction support program, and cranial correction support application according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

[0155] (1) As the wearing states J of the cranial orthosis helmet 61, a first state J1, a second state J2, and a third state J3 are defined. By defining the wearing state J, which becomes one of the case data in this way, the case data accumulated by each hospital and the manufacturer of the orthosis helmet can be understood and utilized even among diagnosticians 40 such as other doctors, experts, and related parties 30 such as the parents of the person to be corrected. As a result, the data collected and shared in the helmet cranial orthosis treatment can be appropriately utilized according to the positions related to the orthosis treatment.

[0156] (2) The diagnostic terminal 41 can display the time corresponding to the wearing state J based on the state time information input from the information processing server 11. As a result, the information regarding the cranial shape correction treatment using the cranial orthosis helmet 61 can be shared with the diagnostician 40 and other persons.

[0157] (3) The interior 63 is composed of two or more parts, and is configured such that at least one of the two or more parts can be replaced. As a result, the replacement of the interior 63 can be completed by replacing only the parts that need to be replaced. Therefore, it is possible to perform the replacement according to the necessity, and by replacing only at least one part, the labor of the replacement work can be reduced while ensuring that the parts are replaced correctly.

[0158] (4) The test terminal 31 can highlight at least one part for which an exchange instruction is received from the information processing server 11. That is, it is possible to display information that is highly convenient for part replacement on the test terminal 31, which is near the cranial orthosis helmet 61 and can measure it. As a result, even a related party 30 of the person to be corrected who has little specialized knowledge regarding the cranial orthosis treatment can correctly perform the part replacement.

[0159] (5) At least one time-series data among the head circumference G11, anteroposterior diameter G12, left-right diameter G13, brachycephalic index G14, left-right symmetry ratio of the frontal part G15, left-right symmetry ratio of the occipital part G16, CA101, CVAI102, and CI103 is output. As a result, information useful for cranial shape correction can be provided. In practice, for example, a doctor as the diagnostician 40 can explain the expected treatment effect for a child patient before treatment to the guardian and caregiver as the related person 30 of the child patient as the subject 60. Also, for example, a doctor, the guardian and caregiver of the child patient can confirm whether the progress during treatment is smooth.

[0160] (6) Transition prediction ranges G21 to G26, 111 to 113 corresponding to the output time-series data can be displayed. As a result, cranial shape correction treatment can be suitably performed. Specifically, not only numerical data but also the cranial shape can be confirmed over time through vision.

[0161] (7) 3D data of the cranial shape can be created based on the cranial shape data at a predetermined timing. As a result, cranial shape correction treatment can be suitably performed.

[0162] (8) The 3D data corresponding to the cranial shape at a predetermined timing can be rotated. As a result, the cranial shape can be confirmed from the direction of the viewpoint desired to be seen on the outer periphery of the cranial shape.

[0163] (9) The information processing server 11 causes the test terminal 31 to display the next question selected based on the answer to the question, or causes the test terminal 31 to display that the question has ended. As a result, information necessary for appropriately answering the question can be automatically acquired.

[0164] · The test terminal 31 may acquire questions regarding cranial shape correction treatment from the information processing server 11 in advance, sequentially display the acquired questions on the display unit 331 of the test terminal 31, and output the displayed questions and their answers to the information processing server 11. Thereby, any acquired questions can be quickly displayed on the test terminal 31.

[0165] · The test terminal 31 and the diagnostic terminal 41 may be able to display an image 19D based on three-dimensional data at two different timings. Thereby, it becomes possible to view and compare the cranial shape being corrected by comparing images of the cranial shape at different timings.

[0166] Also, the display method for the test terminal 31 and the diagnostic terminal 41 can be appropriately selected, and it is possible to display changes over time using an animation function or to display two images 19D at different timings superimposed.

[0167] · The test terminal 31 and the diagnostic terminal 41 may be able to display an image of the exterior 62 of the cranial correction helmet 61 and an image based on three-dimensional data. Thereby, by displaying the cranial correction helmet 61 and the three-dimensional data of the cranial shape together, it becomes possible to visually grasp the gap between the interior 63 of the cranial correction helmet 61 and the cranium.

[0168] Also, the display method for the test terminal 31 and the diagnostic terminal 41 can be appropriately selected, and it is possible to display changes over time using an animation function or to display two images 19D at different timings superimposed.

[0169] · In the above embodiment, an example was given of the case where the interior 63 of the cranial orthosis helmet 61 includes four parts (components), namely, the right front interior 631, the left front interior 632, the right rear interior 633, and the left rear interior 634, and a part (component) as the collar part 635. However, it is not limited to this, and the interior 63 may be composed of two or more parts. For example, it may be two parts, namely, the front interior and the rear interior, or two parts, namely, the left interior and the right interior. Further, it may be divided into six or seven parts in more detail. And according to these numbers of divisions, the sizes of each part can be reset respectively, and it is better if they are replaceable.

[0170] · In the above embodiment, the case where the test terminal 31 is an input terminal and the diagnostic terminal 41 is a confirmation terminal was described. However, a part or all of the functions of the confirmation terminal may be included in the test terminal 31, or a part or all of the functions of the input terminal may be included in the diagnostic terminal 41.

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[0171] 10…Cranial correction support system, 11…Information processing server, 12…Input unit, 13…Output unit, 14…Information processing unit, 15…Subject information management unit, 16…Wearing time processing unit, 17…Information unit, 18…Information analysis unit, 19…3D image processing unit, 19D…Image, 20…Inquiry automatic response unit, 21…Memory unit, 30…Related person, 31…Subject terminal, 32…Input unit, 33…Output unit, 34…Memory unit, 35…Communication unit, 40…Diagnostician, 41…Diagnosis terminal, 42…Input unit, 43…Output unit, 44…Memory unit, 45…Communication unit, 50…Business operator, 51…Business operator terminal, 60…Subject, 61…Cranial correction helmet, 62…Exterior, 63…Interior, 321…Operation unit, 322…Wearing state setting unit, 323…Browsing mode button, 324…Data selection button, 331…Display unit, 333…24-hour wearing state display unit, 421…Operation unit, 431…Display unit, 631…Right front interior, 632…Left front interior, 633…Right rear interior, 634…Left rear interior, 635…Neck flange part, J…Wearing state, G11…Head circumference, G12…Anteroposterior diameter, G13…Transverse diameter, G14…Brachycephaly rate, G15…Left-right symmetry rate of frontal part, G16…Left-right symmetry rate of occipital part, G21~G26…Transition prediction range, 111~113…Transition prediction range, J…Wearing state, J1…First state, J2…Second state, J3…Third state, JD…State time information, JT…Time, NW…Network.

Claims

1. An input terminal capable of inputting the wearing state of a cranial orthosis helmet, and an information processing server to which the wearing state of the cranial orthosis helmet is input from the input terminal, wherein the input terminal and the information processing server are connected to a communication line so as to be able to communicate with each other, the wearing state of the cranial orthosis helmet includes a first state, a second state, and a third state, the first state being a state in which the cranial orthosis helmet is worn on the head of the person to be corrected, the second state being a state in which the cranial orthosis helmet is not worn on the head of the person to be corrected and the head of the person to be corrected is separated from the floor surface, and the third state being a state in which the cranial orthosis helmet is not worn on the head of the person to be corrected and the head of the person to be corrected is in contact with the floor surface, the input terminal associates a time with the first state, the second state, or the third state that is selectively input and set as the wearing state from an operation unit of the input terminal, stores state-time information in which the time and the wearing state are associated in a storage unit of the input terminal, and can output the state-time information to the information processing server from a communication unit of the input terminal, the information processing server stores the state-time information output from the input terminal in a storage unit of the information processing server, and can output the stored state-time information to the input terminal together with the average wearing time of the person to be corrected and the average wearing time with a high correction effect, A cranial orthosis support system characterized by the above.

2. A confirmation terminal capable of displaying the wearing state of the cranial orthosis helmet is provided, the confirmation terminal is connected by the communication line so as to be able to communicate with the input terminal and the information processing server, inputs the state-time information output from the information processing server, and displays the time corresponding to the wearing state together with the input state-time information, The cranial orthosis support system according to Claim 1.

3. The interior installed inside the exterior forming the outer shell of the cranial orthosis helmet is composed of two or more parts, and at least one of the two or more parts can be replaced, The confirmation terminal can display two or more of the parts constituting the interior on the display unit of the confirmation terminal separately, and can set a predetermined size for at least one of the two or more parts with an operation unit of the confirmation terminal. The cranial correction support system according to claim 2.

4. The input terminal can display the interior of the cranial correction helmet as a three-dimensional image, and when there is an exchange instruction for at least one of the two or more parts from the information processing server, the part corresponding to the exchange instruction is highlighted. The cranial correction support system according to claim 3.

5. The information processing server has time-series data of the cranial shape of the person to be corrected on whom the cranial correction helmet is worn, can output the time-series data of the cranial shape, and as the time-series data, at least one of head circumference, anteroposterior diameter, left-right diameter, brachycephaly rate, left-right symmetry rate of the frontal part, left-right symmetry rate of the occipital part, CA, CVAI, and CI is output, and a transition prediction range corresponding to the output time-series data can be output. The cranial correction support system according to claim 2 or 4.

6. The input terminal and the confirmation terminal can display the output time-series data and the transition prediction range corresponding to the time-series data. The cranial correction support system according to claim 5.

7. The information processing server can generate three-dimensional data based on the cranial shape data it has at each predetermined timing, and can output the three-dimensional data to at least one of the input terminal and the confirmation terminal. The cranial correction support system according to claim 4.

8. At least one of the input terminal and the confirmation terminal can display images based on the three-dimensional data at two different timings. The cranial correction support system according to claim 7.

9. At least one of the input terminal and the confirmation terminal can display an image of the exterior of the cranial correction helmet and an image based on the three-dimensional data. The cranial correction support system according to claim 8.

10. At least one of the input terminal and the confirmation terminal can display an image of the three-dimensional data as seen from a predetermined viewpoint position, and can perform an operation of rotating in the head circumference direction while displaying the image based on the three-dimensional data. The cranial correction support system according to claim 9.

11. The input terminal can display questions regarding cranial shape correction treatment, and outputs answers to the questions to the information processing server. The information processing server selects the next question based on the answers to the questions and displays the selected question on the input terminal, or displays a message indicating that the questions have ended on the input terminal. The cranial correction support system according to claim 10.

12. The input terminal acquires questions regarding cranial shape correction treatment from the information processing server in advance, sequentially displays the acquired questions according to the answers to the questions, and outputs the displayed questions and the answers to the questions to the information processing server. The cranial correction support system according to claim 11.

13. A program executed by a cranial correction support system including an input terminal capable of inputting the wearing state of a cranial correction helmet and an information processing server to which the wearing state of the cranial correction helmet is input from the input terminal, A function that enables information communication between the input terminal and the information processing server connected by a communication line, The wearing state of the cranial correction helmet includes a first state, a second state, and a third state. The first state is a state in which the cranial correction helmet is worn on the head of the person to be corrected. The second state is a state in which the cranial correction helmet is not worn on the head of the person to be corrected and the head of the person to be corrected is separated from the floor surface. The third state is a state in which the cranial correction helmet is not worn on the head of the person to be corrected and the head of the person to be corrected is in contact with the floor surface. A function of associating a time with the first state, the second state, or the third state selectively input and set as the wearing state from the operation unit of the input terminal, A function of inputting the state-time information, which is the state-time information in which the time and the wearing state are associated and is stored in the storage unit of the input terminal, from the communication unit of the input terminal to the information processing server, A function of storing the state-time information output by the input terminal in the storage unit of the information processing server, A function of outputting the stored state-time information to the input terminal together with the average wearing time of the person to be corrected and the average wearing time with high correction effect. A cranial correction support program characterized by the above.

14. The interior that is worn inside the exterior forming the outer shell of the cranial orthosis helmet is composed of two or more parts, and is configured such that at least one of the two or more parts can be replaced. A function that enables the display unit of the confirmation terminal to display the two or more parts constituting the interior separately by part. Realize a function that enables a predetermined size to be set for at least one of the two or more parts by the operation unit of the confirmation terminal. The cranial orthosis support program according to claim 13.

15. A cranial orthosis support application executed in a cranial orthosis support system including an input terminal capable of inputting the wearing state of a cranial orthosis helmet and an information processing server to which information on the wearing state of the cranial orthosis helmet is input from the input terminal. A step of information communication between the input terminal and the information processing server connected by a communication line. The wearing state of the cranial orthosis helmet includes a first state, a second state, and a third state. The first state is a state in which the cranial orthosis helmet is worn on the head of the person to be corrected. The second state is a state in which the cranial orthosis helmet is not worn on the head of the person to be corrected and the head of the person to be corrected is separated from the floor surface. The third state is a state in which the cranial orthosis helmet is not worn on the head of the person to be corrected and the head of the person to be corrected is in contact with the floor surface. A step of associating a time with the first state, the second state, or the third state selectively input and set as the wearing state from the operation unit of the input terminal. A step of storing the state-time information in which the time and the wearing state are associated in the storage unit of the input terminal. A step of outputting the state-time information to the information processing server from the communication unit of the input terminal. A step of displaying the state-time information on the display unit of the input terminal. A step of displaying on the display unit of the input terminal the average wearing time of the person to be corrected input from the information processing server and the average wearing time with a high correction effect. A cranial orthosis support application characterized by the above.

16. The interior that is worn inside the exterior forming the outer shell of the cranial orthosis helmet is composed of two or more parts, and is configured such that at least one of the two or more parts can be replaced. The step of separately displaying two or more of the parts constituting the interior on a display unit of a confirmation terminal; The step of being able to set a predetermined size for at least one of the two or more parts by an operation unit of the confirmation terminal. The cranial correction support application according to claim 15.

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