Fragrance identification system, fragrance identification method, and fragrance identification program

Abstract

To identify a fragrance suitable for a user on the basis of a personality identified through answers of the user to questions for identifying the personality.SOLUTION: A fragrance identification system includes: a personality classification identification unit for identifying at least one personality classification corresponding to a user, among a plurality of personality classifications set in advance, based on answers of the user to personality-classification identification questions for identifying the personality classification obtained by classifying the personality of the user; and a first fragrance identification unit for identifying one or more fragrance codes corresponding to the at least one personality classification, based on a first correspondence between the personality classifications and fragrance codes associated with fragrances.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a scent identification system, a scent identification method, and a scent identification program. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, systems that suggest scents that match a user's preferences have been known.

[0003] For example, the fragrance information providing device described in Patent Document 1 includes an acquisition unit that acquires information posted on the web by users, an analysis unit that analyzes the posted information acquired by the acquisition unit, an estimation unit that estimates a fragrance suitable for the user based on the results of the analysis by the analysis unit, and an output unit that outputs fragrance information indicating the fragrance information estimated by the estimation unit. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-064275 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, the scent information providing device described in Patent Document 1 is premised on estimating a scent suitable for a user based on information posted by the user on the web. In this regard, there may be cases where the user has not posted information on the web that is used to estimate a scent suitable for the user. In such cases, the device may not be able to accurately estimate a scent suitable for the user.

[0006] Therefore, an object of one embodiment of the present invention is to identify a fragrance suitable for a user based on the user's personality identified through the user's answers to questions for identifying the personality. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A fragrance identification system according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a personality classification identification unit that identifies at least one personality classification corresponding to a user from among a plurality of pre-set personality classifications based on the user's answer to a personality classification identification question for identifying a personality classification that classifies the user's personality, and a first fragrance identification unit that identifies one or more fragrance codes corresponding to the at least one personality classification based on a first correspondence relationship between the personality classification and the fragrance code associated with the fragrance. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a fragrance suitable for a user can be identified based on the user's personality identified through their answers to questions for identifying their personality. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overview of processing in a scent identification system 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a scent identification system 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a personality classification specific question. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a scent identification question. [Figure 5] 10 is a diagram showing an example of a process for identifying a personality class by a personality class identification unit 140. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first correspondence relationship. [Figure 7] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing examples of screens displayed on the user device 200 based on display information. [Figure 8] 1 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the scent identification system 100. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the hardware configuration of a computer 900. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of processing in a scent identification system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0011] The fragrance identification system 100 is an information processing system realized by a fragrance identification program. The fragrance identification system 100 identifies one or more fragrance codes based on the user's personality classification, which is identified based on the user's answers to personality classification identification questions.

[0012] First, the fragrance identification system 100 acquires an answer to a personality classification-identifying question from the user device 200 (S101). Based on the answer to the personality classification-identifying question, the fragrance identification system 100 identifies at least one personality classification corresponding to the user from among a plurality of personality classifications set in advance (S102). Based on a first correspondence relationship between the personality classification and the fragrance code associated with the fragrance, the fragrance identification system 100 identifies one or more fragrance codes corresponding to the identified at least one personality classification (S103).

[0013] Next, the fragrance identification system 100 acquires from the user device 200 an answer to a fragrance identification question for identifying at least one fragrance among the multiple fragrances corresponding to the multiple fragrance codes (S104). The fragrance identification system 100 identifies at least one fragrance code among the multiple fragrance codes based on the answer to the fragrance identification question (S105).

[0014] Then, the fragrance identification system 100 outputs display information to the user device 200 for displaying at least one of information regarding the personality classification, information regarding the fragrance corresponding to the fragrance code, and a message regarding the personality classification and fragrance (S107).

[0015] 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a scent identification system 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The scent identification system 100 is communicably connected to a user device 200 via a network such as the Internet. Details of the scent identification system 100 will be described later.

[0016] The user device 200 is an information processing device used by a user, such as a computer, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or a personal computer.

[0017] A user uses user device 200 to access scent identification system 100, obtain a personality classification specific question, and provide an answer to the personality classification specific question. Also, a user uses user device 200 to access scent identification system 100, obtain a personality classification specific question, and provide an answer to the personality classification specific question. Also, a user uses user device 200 to access scent identification system 100 and obtain display information.

[0018] Although one user device 200 is shown in FIG. 2, multiple user devices 200 may be used.

[0019] Next, details of the scent identification system 100 will be described. The scent identification system 100 includes a memory unit 110, a question providing unit 120, an answer acquiring unit 130, a personality classification identifying unit 140, a first scent identifying unit 150, a second scent identifying unit 160, and a display output unit 170. Each unit shown in Fig. 2 can be realized, for example, by using a memory area or by having a processor execute a program stored in the memory area.

[0020] The storage unit 110 stores information processed in the scent identification system 100. The storage unit 110 can store, for example, personality classification identification questions, scent identification questions, answer result information, first identification result information, second identification result information, third identification result information, first correspondence relationships, and second correspondence relationships, which will be described later.

[0021] The question providing unit 120 provides questions to the user device 200. The question providing unit 120 provides, for example, to the user device 200, a personality classification identifying question for identifying a personality classification into which the user's personality has been classified, and a scent identifying question for identifying at least one scent among a plurality of scents corresponding to a plurality of scent codes.

[0022] Here, the personality category specifying question is a question for specifying the personality category corresponding to the user from among a plurality of personality categories set in advance.

[0023] The plurality of pre-set personality categories may be, for example, personality categories related to the user's personality, or personality categories related to the user's ideal (e.g., the person they want to become). In this case, the personality category-specific question may be, for example, a question related to the user's personality or a question related to the user's ideal.

[0024] The pre-defined personality classifications may be, for example, personality classifications corresponding to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). The MBTI divides a person's personality into four perspectives, each of which is expressed by two indices. In this case, the personality classifications are divided into, for example, 16 different personality classifications.

[0025] The personality classification specific question may be a question regarding the user's choice of behavior in a given situation.

[0026] More specifically, the personality classification specific question may be, for example, Question 1, "When you are tired, do you prefer to relax alone or spend time with friends, family, or a partner?" The answer options for Question 1 may be, for example, "relax alone" and "with friends, family, or a partner."

[0027] Furthermore, the personality classification specific question may be, for example, Question 2, "When you have a fight with a friend, do you talk it out thoroughly or apologize and make up?" The answer options for Question 2 may be, for example, "talk it out thoroughly" and "apologize and make up."

[0028] Furthermore, the personality classification specific question may be, for example, Question 3, "When you go on a trip, do you plan carefully in advance or just enjoy it on the day?". The answer options for Question 3 may be, for example, "plan carefully in advance" and "just enjoy it on the day."

[0029] Furthermore, the personality classification specific question may be, for example, Question 4, "When faced with a problem that needs to be solved, do you trust your past experience or your own inspiration?" The answer options for Question 4 may be, for example, "past experience" and "your own inspiration."

[0030] If the plurality of pre-set personality classifications correspond to the MBTI, questions 1 to 4 may correspond to, for example, four perspectives in the MBTI, respectively. That is, in this case, the personality classification in the MBTI may be identified based on the user's answers to questions 1 to 4.

[0031] 3 is a diagram showing examples of personality category-specific questions. Each question included in the personality category-specific questions has, for example, two options. In this case, the user selects one of the options for each question.

[0032] Each question may have three or more options, and each question may be a question that accepts an answer in an open-ended format.

[0033] The number of personality classification specifying questions may be five or more to specify the personality classification more accurately, or may be three or less.

[0034] The scent-identifying question is a question for identifying at least one scent among the scents corresponding to a plurality of scent codes set in advance.

[0035] A scent code is information that identifies a scent. For example, a scent code is a code that combines codes corresponding to top notes, middle notes, and bottom notes, which correspond to the speed at which the scent components volatilize. In this case, the scent indicated by the scent code is made up of the scent elements of the top notes, middle notes, and bottom notes. Specifically, for example, if a number from 0 to 9 is assigned to each scent element, and the top note is the scent element of "0," the middle note is the scent element of "1," and the bottom note is the scent element of "2," the scent code may be, for example, "012."

[0036] In addition, the scent code may be a code that is a combination of codes corresponding to the top note, middle note, and bottom note, or may be a code that is simply assigned a numerical value to identify the scent.

[0037] The scent-specific question may be, for example, a question corresponding to the impression (image) of a scent preferred by the user. Here, the image of a scent may be the intensity of the scent (e.g., richness). Specifically, the scent-specific question may be, for example, "What is the image of your favorite scent?" In this case, the answer options may be, for example, "light," "heavy," and "no preference." Note that the user may answer a question about the intensity of a scent by, for example, providing an intuitive preference.

[0038] The fragrance identification question may also include a question using a plurality of images corresponding to a plurality of fragrance codes. Here, the plurality of images may be images corresponding to each of the plurality of fragrance codes. In this case, the fragrance identification question may include a question for associating each of the plurality of images with an order specified by the user (e.g., the order of the user's preferences). Here, the plurality of images used in the fragrance identification question may include, for example, at least all of the images corresponding to the fragrances indicated by the plurality of fragrance codes identified by the first fragrance identification unit 150 described below.

[0039] Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a scent identification question. Fig. 4 shows an example of the screen of user device 200 when, for example, a scent identification question using multiple images corresponding to multiple scent codes is displayed on user device 200. The screen shown in Fig. 4 includes, for example, area 401 that displays the content of the scent identification question, and area 402 that displays answer options using multiple images. The user, for example, selects images displayed in area 402 in order.

[0040] The images displayed in area 402 include at least all images corresponding to the scents indicated by the multiple scent codes identified in first scent identification unit 150. In other words, if three scent codes are identified in first scent identification unit 150 and 12 images are displayed in area 402, the 12 images may include three images corresponding to the three identified scent codes and nine images corresponding to nine scent codes different from the three identified scent codes. The number of images displayed in area 402 may be the same as the number of scent codes identified in first scent identification unit 150.

[0041] Furthermore, the fragrance identification question may be different depending on the multiple fragrances identified by the first fragrance identification unit 150, which will be described later. Specifically, if there is a large difference in the intensity of the multiple fragrances identified by the first fragrance identification unit 150, the fragrance identification question may be a question corresponding to the impression (image) of the fragrance preferred by the user, and if there is not much difference in the intensity of the multiple fragrances identified by the first fragrance identification unit 150, the fragrance identification question may be a question using multiple images corresponding to multiple fragrance codes.

[0042] The question providing unit 120 may provide a question by outputting to the user device 200 display information for displaying a question screen for displaying the content of the question and accepting an answer. The question screen may include, for example, an area for displaying the content of the question and an area for displaying answer options for the question. The area for displaying the options may be, for example, an area for displaying the options in a format that allows the user to select them. If the question is in a free-response format, the question screen may include an area for inputting a free-response instead of an area for displaying the options.

[0043] For example, the question providing unit 120 can provide a scent identifying question to the user device 200 after the first scent identifying unit 150 identifies a scent code based on the personality classification.

[0044] In this case, the question providing unit 120 provides a fragrance identifying question to the user device 200 when a predetermined number (e.g., multiple) fragrances are identified by the first fragrance identifying unit 150 (described later), and does not need to provide a fragrance identifying question to the user device 200 when a predetermined number (e.g., one) fragrances are identified by the first fragrance identifying unit 150 (described later). This allows the fragrance identification system 100 to provide a fragrance identifying question to the user device 200 when fragrance identification processing is required.

[0045] The answer acquiring unit 130 acquires an answer to the question provided by the question providing unit 120 from the user device 200, and stores answer result information relating to the answer result in the storage unit 110.

[0046] The answer acquiring unit 130 can acquire, for example, an answer to a personality classification specifying question from the user device 200. The answer acquiring unit 130 can also acquire, for example, an answer to a scent specifying question from the user device 200.

[0047] The personality classification identification unit 140 identifies at least one personality classification corresponding to the user from among a plurality of personality classifications set in advance, based on the user's answer to the personality classification identification question, and stores first identification result information regarding the identification result in the memory unit 110.

[0048] The personality classification identification unit 140 can identify at least one personality classification based on, for example, answers to each question included in the personality classification identification questions. In this case, each pattern of results of answers to each question included in the personality classification identification questions may correspond to one personality classification.

[0049] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a process for identifying a personality class by the personality class identification unit 140. As shown in FIG.

[0050] 5, each pattern of the results of the answers to the questions included in the personality classification identifying questions corresponds to one personality classification. For example, the personality classification identifying unit 140 may identify personality classification 1 when the answer to question 1 included in the personality classification identifying questions is option 1 and the answers to questions 2 to 4 are option 2, and may identify personality classification 2 when the answers to questions 1 and 2 included in the personality classification identifying questions are option 1 and the answers to questions 3 and 4 are option 2.

[0051] Note that the patterns of answers to the questions included in the personality category-identifying questions may each correspond to a plurality of personality categories. In this case, the personality category identification unit 140 may, for example, identify a plurality of personality categories.

[0052] The first fragrance identification unit 150 identifies one or more fragrance codes corresponding to at least one personality classification based on a first correspondence relationship between the personality classification and the fragrance code associated with the fragrance, and stores second identification result information regarding the identification result in the memory unit 110.

[0053] Here, the first correspondence relationship indicates a correspondence relationship between a personality classification and a scent code. In the first correspondence relationship, the scent code associated with a personality classification may be one or more scent codes.

[0054] The number of scent codes associated with each personality classification may be the same for each personality classification, or may be different for each personality classification.

[0055] 6 is a diagram showing an example of the first correspondence relationship. The first correspondence relationship is, for example, information that associates a personality classification with one or more scent codes.

[0056] The first correspondence relationship may be, for example, a learning model that learns a relationship between a personality classification and a scent code that is set in advance. The learning model may be, for example, a learning model that is learned (for example, by machine learning) using the correspondence relationship between a user's personality classification and a scent selected by the user (for example, a scent selected as the user's favorite) as learning data.

[0057] The second fragrance identification unit 160 identifies at least one fragrance code from the multiple fragrance codes identified by the first fragrance identification unit 150 based on the user's answer to the fragrance identification question, and stores third identification result information regarding the identification result in the memory unit 110.

[0058] If the scent identification question is a question corresponding to the impression (image) of a scent, the second scent identification unit 160 identifies at least one scent code from among the multiple scent codes based on a second correspondence relationship that is set in advance and associates the scent indicated by the scent code with information related to the image of the scent.

[0059] Specifically, as the second correspondence relationship, the intensity is set in advance for each of the scents indicated by the multiple scent codes. The intensity correspondence may be, for example, by associating a specific scent with each of "heavy scent," "light scent," and "medium scent," or by setting an intensity relationship for each of the multiple scents (i.e., arranging the multiple scents in order of intensity). Next, the answer acquisition unit 130 acquires an answer to the scent identification question. If the answer acquisition unit 130 acquires, for example, an answer such as "light," the second scent identification unit 160 identifies a light scent from the multiple scent codes identified by the first scent identification unit 150.

[0060] If the scent identification question is a question for associating each of the multiple images with an order specified by the user (e.g., the order of the user's preference), the second scent identification unit 160 identifies at least one scent code based on the order. More specifically, the second scent identification unit 160 identifies, for example, the scent code that is highest ranked based on the answer to the scent identification question among the multiple scent codes identified by the first scent identification unit 150.

[0061] The display output unit 170 generates display information for displaying at least one of information regarding at least one personality classification, information regarding one or more scents corresponding to one or more scent codes, and messages regarding at least one personality classification and one or more scents, and outputs the display information to the user device 200.

[0062] 7 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on user device 200 based on the display information. The screen shown in Fig. 7 includes, for example, an area 710 for displaying information related to one personality classification, an area 720 for displaying a message related to one personality classification, and an area 730 for displaying information and messages related to multiple fragrances.

[0063] Area 710 displays, for example, information about one personality category identified by personality category identification section 140. Area 710 displays, for example, an image corresponding to the one personality category (for example, an image of the personality category).

[0064] Area 720 displays, for example, a message about one personality classification. Area 720 displays, for example, text explaining the one personality classification.

[0065] Area 730 displays, for example, information about three scents identified by first scent identification unit 150. Area 730 further includes, for example, for each of the three scents, area 731 that displays an image corresponding to the scent (e.g., an image of the scent), area 732 that displays a scent code, area 733 that displays the name of the scent, and area 734 that displays a message conveying the content of the scent.

[0066] 7 displays one personality classification, but if personality classification identification unit 140 identifies multiple personality classifications, the screen displayed based on the display information may display multiple personality classifications. Also, if personality classification identification unit 140 identifies multiple personality classifications, display information for displaying a screen corresponding to the screen shown in FIG. 7 may be generated and output for each personality classification.

[0067] FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the scent identification system 100.

[0068] First, the question providing unit 120 provides a personality category-identifying question to the user device 200, and the answer obtaining unit 130 obtains the answer from the user device 200 (S801). The personality category identifying unit 140 identifies a personality category based on the answer to the personality category-identifying question (S802). The first scent identifying unit 150 identifies multiple scents corresponding to the identified personality category based on the first correspondence relationship (S803). The display output unit 170 generates display information and outputs it to the user device 200 (S804).

[0069] Next, the question providing unit 120 provides a fragrance identifying question to the user device 200, and the answer acquiring unit 130 acquires the answer from the user device 200 (S805). The second fragrance identifying unit 160 identifies one fragrance from the multiple fragrances identified by the first fragrance identifying unit 150 based on the answer to the fragrance identifying question (S806).

[0070] In this way, the fragrance identification system 100 first identifies the user's personality classification through a personality classification identification question. Next, the fragrance identification system 100 identifies one or more fragrance codes based on the identified personality classification and outputs display information. This allows the user who obtains the display information to associate their own identified personality classification with the corresponding fragrance code, thereby providing a high level of satisfaction with the fragrance code identification results.

[0071] Furthermore, the fragrance identification system 100 can identify at least one fragrance code from among the multiple fragrance codes identified based on the personality classification through the fragrance identification question. This allows the user to identify a fragrance that is particularly suitable for the user from among the multiple fragrance codes identified with a high degree of satisfaction. In this case, if the fragrance identification question is a question using an image, the user can intuitively identify a fragrance that is suitable for them. Furthermore, if the fragrance identification question is a question about the user's preferences (for example, a question to select the intensity of the fragrance or a question to rearrange images in order of the user's preference), the user can identify a fragrance that suits their preferences.

[0072] In this regard, because the fragrance identification system 100 first identifies a fragrance code based on a personality classification, the user can have a fragrance identified that is unexpected to the user. That is, there is a possibility that a fragrance unexpected to the user will be identified that would not be identified through an identification process based on a question directly related to fragrance preferences, such as "What kind of fragrance do you like?" This allows the user to enjoy the experience of identifying a fragrance.

[0073] In addition, if the fragrance identification system 100 further identifies a fragrance code in accordance with the user's preferences, the user can receive identification of a fragrance that satisfies them, even if it is an unexpected fragrance identified based on the personality classification.

[0074] Next, an example of a hardware configuration in which the scent identification system 100 is realized by a computer 900 will be described with reference to Fig. 9. Fig. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the computer 900.

[0075] As shown in FIG. 9, a computer 900 includes, for example, a processor 901, a memory 902, a storage device 903, an input I / F unit 904, a data I / F unit 905, a communication I / F unit 906, and a display device 907.

[0076] Computer 900 may be, for example, a server computer, a personal computer (e.g., desktop, laptop, tablet, etc.), a media computing platform (e.g., cable, satellite set-top box, digital video recorder, etc.), a handheld computing device (e.g., PDA, email client, etc.), or any other type of computing or communications platform.

[0077] The processor 901 is a control unit that controls various processes in the computer 900 by executing programs stored in the memory 902 .

[0078] The memory 902 is a storage medium such as a RAM (Random Access Memory), etc. The memory 902 temporarily stores the program code of the program executed by the processor 901 and data required when the program is executed.

[0079] The storage device 903 is a non-volatile storage medium such as a hard disk drive (HDD), flash memory, etc. The storage device 903 stores an operating system and various programs for realizing the above-mentioned configurations.

[0080] The input I / F unit 904 is a device for receiving input from a user. The input I / F unit 904 is, for example, a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel, various sensors, a wearable device, etc. The input I / F unit 904 may be connected to the computer 900 via an interface such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus).

[0081] The data I / F unit 905 is a device for inputting data from outside the computer 900. The data I / F unit 905 is, for example, a drive device for reading data stored in various storage media. The data I / F unit 905 may be provided outside the computer 900. When the data I / F unit 905 is provided outside the computer 900, the data I / F unit 905 is connected to the computer 900 via an interface such as a USB.

[0082] The communication I / F unit 906 is a device for performing data communication via a network such as the Internet, either wired or wirelessly, with devices external to the computer 900. The communication I / F unit 906 may be provided outside the computer 900. When the communication I / F unit 906 is provided outside the computer 900, the communication I / F unit 906 is connected to the computer 900 via an interface such as a USB.

[0083] The display device 907 is a device for displaying various types of information. The display device 907 is, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display, a display of a wearable device, or the like. The display device 907 may be provided outside the computer 900. When the display device 907 is provided outside the computer 900, the display device 907 is connected to the computer 900 via, for example, a display cable. Furthermore, when a touch panel is adopted as the input I / F unit 904, the display device 907 may be configured as an integral part of the input I / F unit 904.

[0084] The above describes one embodiment of the present invention. The fragrance identification system 100 can identify at least one personality classification corresponding to the user from among multiple pre-defined personality classifications based on the user's answers to personality classification-identifying questions, and can identify one or more fragrance codes corresponding to the at least one personality classification based on the first correspondence relationship. This allows the fragrance identification system 100 to identify a fragrance suitable for the user based on the personality identified through the user's answers to the personality-identifying questions.

[0085] Furthermore, when multiple scent codes are identified, the scent identification system 100 provides the user device 200 with a scent identification question for identifying at least one scent among the multiple scents corresponding to the multiple scent codes, and can identify at least one scent code among the multiple scent codes based on the user's answer to the scent identification question. This allows the scent identification system 100 to further identify a scent suitable for the user from the multiple scents identified through the personality classification identification question based on the scent identification question.

[0086] Furthermore, the scent identification system 100 can output display information for displaying at least one of information relating to at least one personality classification, information relating to one or more scents corresponding to one or more scent codes, and messages relating to at least one personality classification and one or more scents to the user device 200. This allows the user to obtain the results of processing in the scent identification system 100.

[0087] Furthermore, based on multiple scent codes, scent identification system 100 can provide different scent identification questions depending on the multiple scent codes, thereby enabling scent identification system 100 to identify a scent suitable for the user according to the identified user's personality classification.

[0088] Furthermore, the fragrance identification system 100 can use a fragrance identification question that includes a question using a plurality of images corresponding to a plurality of fragrance codes. Furthermore, the fragrance identification system 100 can use a fragrance identification question that associates each of a plurality of images corresponding to a plurality of fragrance codes with an order specified by the user, and can identify at least one fragrance code further based on the order specified by the user. This allows the user to intuitively answer the fragrance identification question.

[0089] Furthermore, the fragrance identification system 100 can identify at least one fragrance code based on a second correspondence relationship between fragrance codes and fragrance impressions that is set in advance using fragrance identification questions that further include questions about impressions of fragrances preferred by the user. This allows the fragrance identification system 100 to identify a fragrance that is suitable for the user from among the multiple fragrances identified through the personality classification identification questions based on the fragrance impressions.

[0090] It should be noted that the present embodiment is provided to facilitate understanding of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. The present invention may be modified or improved without departing from the spirit thereof, and equivalents thereof are also included in the present invention.

[0091] In addition, in the present invention, a "unit" does not simply mean a physical means, but also includes cases where the functions of the "unit" are realized by software. Furthermore, the functions of one "unit" or device may be realized by two or more physical means, devices, or software, and the functions of two or more "units" or devices may be realized by one physical means, device, or software. [Explanation of symbols]

[0092] 100 scent identification system, 110 memory unit, 120 question provision unit, 130 answer acquisition unit, 140 personality classification identification unit, 150 first scent identification unit, 160 second scent identification unit, 170 display output unit, 200 user device

Claims

1. a personality classification identification unit that identifies at least one personality classification corresponding to the user from among a plurality of personality classifications set in advance, based on the user's answer to a personality classification identification question for identifying a personality classification into which the user's personality has been classified; a first scent identification unit that identifies one or more scent codes corresponding to the at least one personality classification based on a first correspondence relationship between a personality classification and a scent code associated with the scent; A scent identification system comprising:

2. a question providing unit that, when a plurality of scent codes are identified by the first scent identifying unit, provides a scent identifying question to the user device of the user for identifying at least one scent among a plurality of scents corresponding to the plurality of scent codes; a second scent identification unit that identifies at least one scent code from the plurality of scent codes based on the user's answer to the scent identification question; The scent identification system of claim 1 , further comprising:

3. The scent identification system of claim 1 or 2, further comprising a display output unit that outputs display information to the user's user device for displaying at least one of information regarding the at least one personality classification, information regarding one or more scents corresponding to the one or more scent codes, and messages regarding the at least one personality classification and the one or more scents.

4. The scent identification system according to claim 2 , wherein the question providing unit provides the scent identification question, which varies depending on the scent codes, based on the scent codes.

5. The scent identification system according to claim 4 , wherein the scent identification question includes a question using a plurality of images corresponding to the plurality of scent codes.

6. the plurality of images include images corresponding to the plurality of scent codes, the scent identification question includes a question for associating each of the plurality of images with an order designated by the user; the second scent identification unit identifies the at least one scent code further based on the order; The scent identification system according to claim 5 .

7. The scent identification question further includes a question regarding an impression of a scent preferred by the user, the second scent identification unit identifies the at least one scent code further based on a second correspondence relationship between scent codes and scent impressions that is set in advance; The scent identification system according to claim 4 .

8. The scent identification system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the personality classification identification question includes a question regarding the user's selection of behavior in a predetermined situation.

9. The computer Identifying at least one personality classification corresponding to the user from among a plurality of personality classifications set in advance, based on the user's answer to a personality classification identification question for identifying a personality classification into which the user's personality has been classified; Identifying one or more scent codes corresponding to the at least one personality classification based on a first correspondence relationship between the personality classification and the scent code associated with the scent; How to identify scents.

10. On the computer, a personality classification identification unit that identifies at least one personality classification corresponding to the user from among a plurality of personality classifications set in advance, based on the user's answer to a personality classification identification question for identifying a personality classification into which the user's personality has been classified; a first scent identification unit that identifies one or more scent codes corresponding to the at least one personality classification based on a first correspondence relationship between the personality classification and a scent code associated with the scent; A scent specific program to achieve this.

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