Information processing system, information processing method, and program

Abstract

To provide an information processing system, an information processing method, and a program for solving problems of a user about health and beauty by introducing to a user, a registered dietitian or a dietitian who has an aptitude for instructing lifestyle habits online, and giving job opportunities to develop their ability to the registered dietitian or the dietitian.SOLUTION: An information processing system is configured to execute the following steps: a first reception step A001 of receiving a score result of a test given to a registered dietitian or a dietitian, the test measuring an aptitude for instructing lifestyle habits online; a determination step A002 of determining whether the registered dietitian or the dietitian can be registered as a lifestyle instructor, on the basis of the score result and preset criterion information; and a registration step A003 of registering the registered dietitian or the dietitian as a lifestyle instructor when a determination is made that they can be registered.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing system, an information processing method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, a nutritional consultation system has been disclosed that can provide nutritional diagnosis and dietary therapy based on individual attributes such as height, weight, age, health status, and data related to diet and behavior (Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 7-64963 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the above-mentioned conventional technology is based on the assumption that users will not receive guidance from a doctor or nutritionist, and therefore has the problem of not being able to meet users' requests for more detailed guidance and support.

[0005] In consideration of the above circumstances, the present invention provides a technology that can introduce users to registered dietitians or nutritionists who are suitable for online lifestyle guidance, thereby helping to resolve users' health or beauty concerns and providing registered dietitians and nutritionists with employment opportunities that allow them to utilize their abilities. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing system. The information processing system is configured to execute the following steps. In a first reception step, the system is configured to receive the results of a score given to a registered dietitian or nutritionist. The test is a test to measure suitability for online lifestyle guidance. In a determination step, a determination is made as to whether the registered dietitian or nutritionist can be registered as a lifestyle habit instructor based on the score and preset criteria information. In a registration step, if it is determined that the registered dietitian or nutritionist can be registered, the registered dietitian or nutritionist is registered as a lifestyle habit instructor.

[0007] According to the present disclosure, by introducing users to registered dietitians or nutritionists who are suitable for online lifestyle guidance, it is possible to provide technology that can help resolve users' health or beauty concerns and provide registered dietitians and nutritionists with employment opportunities that allow them to utilize their abilities. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a configuration diagram illustrating an information processing system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of an information processing device 3. [Figure 3] 2 is a block diagram showing functions realized by a control unit 33 and the like in an information processing device 3 according to the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 4] 10 is an example of the determination criteria information SM stored in advance in the storage unit 32. [Figure 5] 10 is a screen displayed on the user terminal 21, and is an example of a health and beauty related item specification screen 4. [Figure 6] 10 is a screen displayed on the user terminal 21, and is an example of a basic information input screen 5. [Figure 7] 10 is a screen displayed on the user terminal 21, and is an example of a data link screen 6. [Figure 8] 10 is an example of the reference data 7 stored in advance in the storage unit 32. [Figure 9] 10 is an example of reference information 8 stored in advance in the storage unit 32. [Figure 10] 10 is a screen displayed on the user terminal 21, and is an example of first display information 9. [Figure 11] 1 is a screen displayed on the user terminal 21, and is an example of a profile display screen 10. [Figure 12] 10 is a screen displayed on the user terminal 21, and is an example of second display information 11. [Figure 13] 10 is a screen displayed on the user terminal 21, and is an example of third display information 12. [Figure 14] 10 is a screen displayed on the user terminal 21, and is an example of fourth display information 13. [Figure 15] 1 is a screen displayed on the user terminal 21, and is an example of a progress confirmation screen 14. [Figure 16] 1 is an activity diagram showing an example of the flow of information processing executed by the information processing system 1. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Various features shown in the following embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0010] Incidentally, the program for realizing the software appearing in this embodiment may be provided as a non-transitory computer-readable medium, or may be provided so that it can be downloaded from an external server, or may be provided so that the program is started on an external computer and its functions are realized on a client terminal (so-called cloud computing).

[0011] In this embodiment, the term "unit" may include, for example, a combination of hardware resources implemented by a circuit in the broad sense and software information processing that can be specifically realized by these hardware resources. In addition, this embodiment handles various types of information, which may be represented by, for example, physical values ​​of signal values ​​representing voltages and currents, high and low signal values ​​as a binary bit set consisting of 0 or 1, or quantum superposition (so-called quantum bits), and communication and calculations may be performed on a circuit in the broad sense.

[0012] In addition, a circuit in the broad sense is a circuit realized by at least appropriately combining a circuit, circuitry, a processor, a memory, etc. That is, it includes an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a programmable logic device (e.g., a simple programmable logic device (SPLD), a complex programmable logic device (CPLD), and a field programmable gate array (FPGA)), etc.

[0013] 1. Hardware Configuration In this section, the hardware configuration of the first embodiment (hereinafter referred to as the present embodiment) will be described.

[0014] 1.1 Information Processing System 1 FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an information processing system 1 according to this embodiment. The information processing system 1 includes a user terminal 21, a lifestyle instructor terminal 22, a service provider terminal 23, and an information processing device 3, which are connected via a network. These components will be further described below. Here, a system exemplified as the information processing system 1 is made up of one or more devices or components. Therefore, even the information processing device 3 alone is an example of a system.

[0015] 1.2 User terminal 21 The user terminal 21 has a communication unit, a storage unit, a control unit, a display unit, an input unit, and an imaging unit, and these components are electrically connected via a communication bus inside the user terminal 21. The description of the communication unit, storage unit, and control unit is omitted because they are substantially the same as the communication unit 31, storage unit 32, and control unit 33 in the information processing device 3.

[0016] The display unit may be, for example, included in the housing of the user terminal 21, or may be externally attached. The display unit displays a screen of a graphical user interface (GUI) that can be operated by the user. Such a display unit is preferably implemented by using display devices such as a CRT display, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, and a plasma display, depending on the type of user terminal 21. Here, the display unit will be described as being included in the housing of the user terminal 21.

[0017] The input unit may be included in the housing of the user terminal 21, or may be externally attached. For example, the input unit may be implemented as a touch panel integrated with the display unit. A touch panel allows the user to input tapping, swiping, and the like. Of course, switch buttons, a mouse, a QWERTY keyboard, and the like may be used instead of a touch panel. That is, the input unit accepts operation inputs made by the user. The inputs are transferred as command signals to the control unit via a communication bus, and the control unit can execute predetermined control or calculations as necessary.

[0018] The imaging unit is a so-called vision sensor (camera) configured to capture information of the outside world. The imaging unit is configured to generate image data by capturing an image of a target. The imaging unit is connected to a communication unit 31 in the information processing device 3 (described later) via a network, and is configured to be able to transfer captured image data to the information processing device 3.

[0019] 1.3 Lifestyle Instructor Terminal 22 The description of the lifestyle instructor terminal 22 is omitted here because it is substantially the same as the above-mentioned user terminal 21.

[0020] 1.4 Service provider terminal 23 The explanation of the service provider terminal 23 is omitted here because it is substantially the same as the above-mentioned user terminal 21.

[0021] 1.5 Information processing device 3 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the information processing device 3. The information processing device 3 includes a communication unit 31, a storage unit 32, and a control unit 33, and these components are electrically connected via a communication bus 30 inside the information processing device 3. Each component will be further described.

[0022] The communication unit 31 is preferably a wired communication means such as USB, IEEE1394, Thunderbolt, or wired LAN network communication, but may also include wireless LAN network communication, mobile communication such as 3G / LTE / 5G, Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication, etc. as needed. That is, the communication unit 31 is more preferably implemented as a collection of these multiple communication means. That is, the information processing device 3 communicates various information with the user terminal 21, lifestyle instructor terminal 22, and service provider terminal 23 via the communication unit 31 over the network.

[0023] The memory unit 32 stores various pieces of information defined above. The memory unit 32 may be implemented, for example, as a storage device such as a solid state drive (SSD) that stores various programs related to the information processing device 3 executed by the control unit 33, or as a memory such as a random access memory (RAM) that stores temporarily required information (arguments, arrays, etc.) related to program calculations. The memory unit 32 may also be a combination of these. In particular, the memory unit 32 stores the criteria information SM, the reference data 7, the reference information 8, or programs for generating these. The memory unit 32 also stores various programs related to the information processing device 3 executed by the control unit 33.

[0024] The control unit 33 processes and controls the overall operations related to the information processing device 3. The control unit 33 is, for example, a central processing unit (CPU) not shown. The control unit 33 realizes various functions related to the information processing device 3 by reading out predetermined programs stored in the storage unit 32. That is, the various functions related to the information processing device 3 can be executed as each functional unit included in the control unit 33 by specifically realizing information processing by software stored in the storage unit 32 by the control unit 33, which is an example of hardware. Each functional unit will be described in further detail in the next section. Note that the control unit 33 is not limited to being a single unit, and may be implemented with multiple control units 33 for each function. Furthermore, the control unit 33 may be a combination of multiple control units.

[0025] 2. Functional configuration This section describes the functional configuration of this embodiment. As described above, various functions of the information processing device 3 can be executed as each functional unit included in the control unit 33 by specifically implementing information processing by software stored in the storage unit 32 with the control unit 33, which is an example of hardware.

[0026] 3 is a block diagram showing functions realized by a control unit 33 and the like in an information processing device 3 according to the first embodiment. Specifically, the information processing device 3, which is an example of the information processing system 1, includes a receiving unit 331, a determining unit 332, a registering unit 333, an identifying unit 334, a setting unit 335, an analyzing unit 336, a managing unit 337, and a generating unit 338.

[0027] The reception unit 331 is configured to receive various information. The reception unit 331, which is an example of a first reception unit, is configured to receive, as a first reception step, the results of a test given to a registered dietitian or a nutritionist. The reception unit 331, which is an example of a second reception unit, is configured to receive, from the user, current state data PD and goal data GD regarding a health and beauty-related item I specified by the user, as a second reception step. The reception unit 331, which is an example of a third reception unit, is configured to receive, as a third reception step, information on a personal lifestyle instructor EL selected by the user. The reception unit 331, which is an example of a fourth reception unit, is configured to receive image data of a meal from the user, as a fourth reception step. The reception unit 331, which is an example of a fifth reception unit, is configured to receive, as a fifth reception step, comments CE on the AR as a result of an analysis of the meal content from the personal lifestyle instructor EL. Details will be described later.

[0028] The determination unit 332 is configured to determine various information. For example, as a determination step, the determination unit 332 is configured to determine whether or not a registered dietitian or a nutritionist can be registered as a lifestyle habit instructor L. Details will be described later.

[0029] The registration unit 333 is configured to register various information. For example, as a registration step, the registration unit 333 is configured to register a registered dietitian or a nutritionist who has been determined to be able to be registered as a lifestyle habit instructor L. This will be described in detail later.

[0030] The identification unit 334 is configured to identify various information. For example, as an identification step, the identification unit 334 is configured to identify at least one dedicated lifestyle instructor candidate CL from among a plurality of registered lifestyle instructors based on preset reference information 8. Details will be described later.

[0031] The setting unit 335 is configured to set various pieces of information. For example, the setting unit 335 is configured to set a task T for a predetermined period for the user as a setting step. Details will be described later.

[0032] The analysis unit 336 is configured to analyze various information. For example, the analysis unit 336 is configured to analyze the contents of meals from the image data as an analysis step. This will be described in detail later.

[0033] The management unit 337 is configured to manage various types of information. The management unit 337, which is an example of a first management unit, is configured to manage, as a first management step, information about the user and information about the exclusive lifestyle instructor EL in association with each other. The management unit 337, which is an example of a second management unit, is configured to manage, as a second management step, the progress status TP of the task T for a predetermined period. Details will be described later.

[0034] The generation unit 338 is configured to generate various types of information. The generation unit 338, which is an example of a first generation unit, is configured to generate first display information 9 (see FIG. 10) as a first generation step. The generation unit 338, which is an example of a second generation unit, is configured to generate second display information 11 (see FIG. 12) as a second generation step. The generation unit 338, which is an example of a third generation unit, is configured to generate third display information 12 (see FIG. 13) as a third generation step. The generation unit 338, which is an example of a fourth generation unit, is configured to generate fourth display information 13 (see FIG. 14) as a fourth generation step. Details will be described later.

[0035] In addition, the display information may be the information itself generated in a manner that is visible to the user, such as a screen, image, icon, message, etc., or it may be rendering information for displaying a screen, image, icon, message, etc. on the display unit of the user terminal 21.

[0036] 3. Information Processing Method In this section, an information processing method of the information processing system 1 described above will be explained.

[0037] The figures referred to in this section are as follows. FIG. 4 is an example of the criteria information SM pre-stored in the storage unit 32. FIG. 5 is an example of a health and beauty-related item specification screen 4 that is a screen displayed on the user terminal 21. FIG. 6 is an example of a basic information input screen 5 that is a screen displayed on the user terminal 21. FIG. 7 is an example of a data linkage screen 6 that is a screen displayed on the user terminal 21. FIG. 8 is an example of reference data 7 pre-stored in the storage unit 32. FIG. 9 is an example of reference information 8 pre-stored in the storage unit 32. FIG. 10 is an example of first display information 9 that is a screen displayed on the user terminal 21. FIG. 11 is an example of a profile display screen 10 that is a screen displayed on the user terminal 21. FIG. 12 is an example of second display information 11 that is a screen displayed on the user terminal 21. FIG. 13 is an example of third display information 12 that is a screen displayed on the user terminal 21. FIG. 14 is an example of fourth display information 13 that is a screen displayed on the user terminal 21. FIG. 16 is an activity diagram showing an example of the flow of information processing executed by the information processing system 1.

[0038] The flow of information processing executed by the information processing system 1 will be described below with reference to the activity diagram of FIG.

[0039] First, the service provider administers a test to registered dietitians or nutritionists who have applied for a job as a lifestyle habit instructor for the service proposed by the information processing system 1. Here, the test is a test to measure aptitude for online lifestyle habit instruction. The format of the test is not particularly limited, and can be, for example, an interview, a written test, an online test, a practical test, or a combination of these. After administering the test, the service provider inputs the test score using the service provider terminal 23 and transmits it to the information processing device 3 via the network (activity A001).

[0040] Thereafter, the communication unit 31 of the information processing device 3 receives the grading results for the test given to the registered dietitian or nutritionist, and then the first receiving unit 331 receives the grading results (activity A001).

[0041] Next, the judgment unit 332 judges whether or not the registered dietitian or nutritionist can be registered as a lifestyle habit instructor L based on the scoring results and the pre-set judgment criteria information SM (see Figure 4) stored in the memory unit 32 (activity A002).

[0042] The criteria information SM shown in Figure 4 is information that associates, for example, major items PI and minor items SI, which are evaluation items for suitability for online lifestyle guidance, with scores QC and weighting values ​​WV. Here, major items PI include, for example, the level of specialized knowledge such as nutrition, communication skills, counseling skills, management skills, internet literacy, etc. The weighting values ​​WV are set, for example, based on the importance of the major items PI (activity A002).

[0043] The determination unit 332 calculates a score by multiplying the scoring results of a test given to the registered dietitian or nutritionist by a weighting value based on the determination criteria information SM shown in Fig. 4. Next, the determination unit 332 determines that the registered dietitian or nutritionist can be registered as a lifestyle habit instructor L, for example, if the score exceeds a predetermined criteria value (activity A002).

[0044] Next, if it is determined that the registered dietitian or nutritionist can be registered, the registration unit 333 registers the registered dietitian or nutritionist as lifestyle habit instructor L. That is, the storage unit 32 in the information processing device 3 stores information related to the registration. Here, it is preferable that the information related to the registration is managed by the management unit 337. Furthermore, the information related to the registration is, for example, information in which profile information such as the name of the registered dietitian or nutritionist to be registered as lifestyle habit instructor L is associated with a registration number, etc. (activity A003).

[0045] Meanwhile, the user uses a browser on the user terminal 21 to access the URL of the service proposed by the information processing system 1. The service proposed by the information processing system 1 may be provided by a dedicated mobile application, in which case the user launches the application. Thereafter, the control unit 33 in the information processing device 3 transmits the health and beauty related item specification screen 4 shown in FIG. 5 to the user terminal 21 via the communication unit 31 and the network (activity A004).

[0046] The health and beauty-related item specification screen 4 shown in Fig. 5 is configured to enable the user to specify a health and beauty-related item I. Here, the health and beauty-related item I may consist of major items IL and minor items IS. Examples of major items IL of the health and beauty-related item I include diet, skin care, prevention of lifestyle-related diseases, improvement of lifestyle-related diseases, anti-aging, etc. For example, minor items IS of the major item IL of diet include weight loss, body fat loss, muscle mass increase, etc. (activity A004).

[0047] As shown in Fig. 5, on the health and beauty related item specification screen 4, for example, when a major item IL of a health and beauty related item I is selected, minor items IS are displayed in an expanded manner. Here, for example, if the user wants to succeed in dieting and has weight loss as a specific goal, the user can select "diet" as the major item IL, as shown in the health and beauty related item specification screen 4 in Fig. 4, and check the check box CB corresponding to "I want to lose weight" among the minor items IS displayed in an expanded manner (activity A004).

[0048] Furthermore, on the health and beauty-related item specification screen 4 of FIG. 5, a text box TB is provided for each subitem IS for inputting goal data GD. Here, goal data GD is a target value for a predetermined index. For example, the goal data GD for the subitem IS "weight loss" may include a target weight and a time period for achieving the goal. As shown in FIG. 5, the user may input, for example, a target weight of "52.0 kg" and a time period for achieving the goal of "4 months" as the goal data GD. After completing the input in this manner, the user simply presses button 41 (activity A005).

[0049] When the user presses button 41, information on the specified health and beauty-related item I and the goal data GD are transmitted to the information processing device 3 via the network. Then, in the information processing device 3, the communication unit 31 receives the information on the health and beauty-related item I and the goal data GD transmitted from the user terminal 21, and the second reception unit 331 receives the information on the health and beauty-related item I and the goal data GD. The information on the health and beauty-related item I and the goal data GD are then at least temporarily stored in the storage unit 32 of the information processing device 3. That is, the second reception unit 331 receives the user's goal data GD related to the health and beauty-related item I specified by the user from the user (activity A005).

[0050] Thereafter, the control unit 33 in the information processing device 3 transmits the basic information input screen 5 shown in FIG. 6 to the user terminal 21 via the communication unit 31 and the network. As shown in FIG. 6, on the basic information input screen 5, the user uploads a face image in a face photo field 51, inputs a name to be displayed to the lifestyle instructor L in an input field 52, inputs a date of birth, gender, height, and weight in an input field 53, and inputs other important matters in an input field 54. The user's weight input in the input field 53 corresponds to the user's current status data PD. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 6, the current status data PD is "60 kg." After completing the input in this manner, the user presses a button 55 (activity A006).

[0051] When the user presses the button 55, basic information including the user's current status data PD is transmitted to the information processing device 3 via the network. Thereafter, in the information processing device 3, the communication unit 31 receives the basic information transmitted from the user terminal 21, and the second reception unit 331 receives the basic information. Subsequently, the basic information is at least temporarily stored in the storage unit 32 of the information processing device 3 as user information (activity A006).

[0052] Thereafter, the control unit 33 in the information processing device 3 transmits the data link screen 6 shown in Fig. 7 to the user terminal 21 via the communication unit 31 and the network. If the user has his or her own health checkup result table, the user presses button 61 on the data link screen 6 in Fig. 7 to activate the imaging unit of the user terminal 21 and capture an image of the health checkup result table. The captured image is transmitted to the information processing device 3 via the network, and the control unit 33 extracts data related to predetermined indicators from the captured image as the user's current status data PD through character recognition processing using machine learning or the like (activity A006).

[0053] Next, the user selects an appropriate healthcare application that is available for data linkage from among those displayed in the application selection field 62 on the data linkage screen 6 in Fig. 7, and checks the corresponding checkbox CB. After completing the operations related to the various data linkage settings, the user presses button 63 (activity A006).

[0054] When the user presses button 63, the data extracted from the health check result table and information on the healthcare application with which the data is linked are transmitted to the information processing device 3 via the network. Thereafter, in the information processing device 3, the communication unit 31 receives the data and information transmitted from the user terminal 21, and the second reception unit 331 receives the data and information. Subsequently, the data and information are at least temporarily stored in the memory unit 32 of the information processing device 3 (activity A006).

[0055] As described above, the user's current state data PD regarding the health and beauty-related item I specified by the user may be included in the basic information entered by the user and the data extracted from the medical examination result sheet. However, from the viewpoint of data reliability, it is preferable to give priority to the data extracted from the medical examination result sheet and use it as the current state data PD. In either case, the second receiving unit 331 receives the user's current state data PD from the user (activity A006).

[0056] After the second receiving unit 331 receives the current state data PD and the goal data GD, the control unit 33 determines the goal achievement difficulty level AD from the current state data PD and the goal data GD. In detail, the goal achievement difficulty level AD is determined from the current state data PD and the goal data GD based on the reference data 7 (see FIG. 8) stored in advance in the storage unit 32 (activity A007).

[0057] The reference data 7 shown in FIG. 8 is information that associates, for example, the major items IL and minor items IS of the health and beauty-related items I with the deviation status DD and the degree of difficulty AD of achieving the goal. The deviation status DD indicates the difference between the current state and the goal. In the reference data 7 of FIG. 8, the deviation status DD represents the amount of weight loss or body fat percentage reduction required per month to achieve the goal. The degree of difficulty AD of achieving the goal is determined based on the deviation status DD and is expressed in five levels: A, B, C, D, and E (activity A007).

[0058] Here, the goal achievement difficulty AD will be explained using a specific example. In the example of the user described so far, the major item IL of the health and beauty-related item I is "diet," the minor item IS is "I want to lose weight," the target weight in the goal data GD is "52.0 kg," the goal achievement period is "4 months," and the current status data PD is "60 kg." Therefore, the amount of weight loss per month required to achieve the goal is "-2 kg / month." Therefore, the major item IL, minor item IS, and deviation status DD of the user correspond to the third row of the reference data 7 in Figure 8, so the goal achievement difficulty AD of the user is specified as "B" (activity A007).

[0059] After the goal achievement difficulty level AD is determined from the current state data PD and the goal data GD in this way, the identification unit 334 identifies at least one dedicated lifestyle instructor candidate CL from among the registered lifestyle instructors L, based on the goal achievement difficulty level AD and preset reference information 8 (see FIG. 9) stored in the storage unit 32. Here, the reference information 8 (see FIG. 9) is preferably a database in which a goal achievement contribution level AC for each health and beauty-related item I is assigned to each lifestyle instructor L (activity A008).

[0060] 9 is information in which, for example, the name LN of lifestyle instructor L, a major item IL of health and beauty-related item I, the number of users TU in charge, the number of goal-achieving users AU, and the degree of contribution to goal achievement AC are associated with each other. In the reference information 8 of FIG. 9, the major item IL of health and beauty-related item I indicates the specialty of lifestyle instructor L. The number of users TU in charge indicates the total number of users in charge of lifestyle instructor L. The number of goal-achieving users AU indicates the number of users in charge of lifestyle instructor L who were able to achieve their goals. The degree of contribution to goal achievement AC is determined based on the ratio of the number of goal-achieving users AU to the number of users in charge TU, and is expressed in five levels: A, B, C, D, and E (activity A008).

[0061] As specifically described above, the user specifies "diet" as the major item IL of the health and beauty-related item I, and the goal achievement difficulty AD is set to "B," which is the second lowest level of difficulty. Therefore, from the reference information 8 shown in FIG. 9 , it is clear that lifestyle instructors L whose goal achievement contribution AC for the major item IL "diet" of the health and beauty-related item I is "D" or higher, i.e., "A," "B," "C," or "D," are capable of instructing the user based on their aptitude and ability, and that lifestyle instructors L whose goal achievement contribution AC is "D" are the most suitable. That is, in this specific example, the identifying unit 334 identifies lifestyle instructors L whose goal achievement contribution AC is "D" or higher as exclusive lifestyle instructor candidates CL (activity A008).

[0062] Therefore, according to this embodiment, each lifestyle instructor L can be assigned to a user that matches his or her aptitude and ability, which not only improves customer satisfaction but also enables the right person to be placed in the right position, thereby maintaining the motivation and improving the skills of the lifestyle instructors L (activity A008).

[0063] After the identification unit 334 identifies the exclusive lifestyle instructor candidates CL in this way, the first generation unit 338 generates first display information 9 (see FIG. 10 ) for the user to select one of the identified multiple exclusive lifestyle instructor candidates CL as the exclusive lifestyle instructor EL (activity A009).

[0064] Thereafter, the first display information 9 (see FIG. 10) is transmitted to the user terminal 21 via the communication unit 31 and the network. The first display information 9 shown in FIG. 10 lists summary information of each identified exclusive lifestyle instructor candidate CL. As shown in FIG. 10, the summary information includes, for example, a face photo CF, a name CN, and a major category IL of a health and beauty-related category I in which the user specializes. When the user is interested in a specific exclusive lifestyle instructor candidate CL after viewing the summary information, the user can click a text link TL provided along with the summary information of the exclusive lifestyle instructor candidate CL (activity A009).

[0065] When the user presses the text link TL, a request to display detailed information is transmitted via the network to the information processing device 3. Thereafter, in the information processing device 3, the communication unit 31 receives the request transmitted from the user terminal 21, and the control unit 33 transmits the profile display screen 10 shown in Fig. 11 to the user terminal 21 via the communication unit 31 and the network (activity A009).

[0066] On the profile display screen 10 shown in Fig. 11, detailed information about the exclusive lifestyle instructor candidate CL is displayed as a profile 101. As shown in Fig. 11, the profile 101 includes, for example, a face photo CF, a name CN, a major category IL of a health and beauty-related specialty I, achievements, a message to the user, and the like. If the user checks the profile 101 and decides to select the exclusive lifestyle instructor EL, the user can press a button 102. If the user wants to select an exclusive lifestyle instructor EL from the other exclusive lifestyle instructor candidates CL, the user can press a button 103 to cause the first display information 9 of Fig. 10 to be displayed again on the user terminal 21 (activity A009).

[0067] Therefore, according to this embodiment, by presenting the user with a plurality of exclusive lifestyle instructor candidates CL and allowing the user to select one, it is possible to impress upon the user that it is the user who has decided on the exclusive lifestyle instructor EL, and to prevent the user from casually changing the exclusive lifestyle instructor EL or requesting a change (activity A009).

[0068] When the user presses the button 102, the third receiving unit 331 receives information about the dedicated lifestyle instructor EL selected by the user. Thereafter, the first management unit 337 manages the user information and the information about the dedicated lifestyle instructor EL in association with each other. That is, the storage unit 32 in the information processing device 3 stores the user information and the information about the dedicated lifestyle instructor EL in association with each other. According to this embodiment, even in the case of a service that is personalized by a registered dietitian or nutritionist who is the lifestyle instructor L, it is possible to maintain and improve service quality by managing the information about the user and the dedicated lifestyle instructor EL (activity A009).

[0069] Once a personal lifestyle instructor EL has been determined for the user in this manner, the user can select a consultation service with the personal lifestyle instructor EL on a menu screen (not shown) that displays a list of services. When the user selects the consultation service with the personal lifestyle instructor EL on the menu screen, the second generation unit 338 generates second display information 11 (see FIG. 12) for the user to apply for consultation with the personal lifestyle instructor EL (activity A010).

[0070] Thereafter, the second display information 11 (see FIG. 12) is transmitted to the user terminal 21 via the communication unit 31 and the network. The second display information 11 shown in FIG. 12 is configured to enable the user to apply for consultation with a personal lifestyle instructor EL. Here, consultations include periodic consultations and consultations that can be applied for at any time according to the user's needs. Correspondingly, the second display information 11 in FIG. 12 is provided with two tabs TA, which allow the display content to be switched (activity A010).

[0071] Furthermore, as shown in the second display information 11 in FIG. 12, the consultation may be implemented as a chat consultation CC. According to this embodiment, the user can easily consult with the dedicated lifestyle instructor EL in the course of their daily lives. The consultation may also be implemented as a videophone consultation CT. According to this embodiment, online counseling while seeing each other's faces facilitates communication through non-verbal communication such as facial expressions, and the dedicated lifestyle instructor EL can more accurately grasp the user's concerns, enabling more detailed guidance and support (activity A010).

[0072] For example, when applying for an irregular consultation, in the second display information 11 of Fig. 12, if the user desires a videophone consultation CT, the user simply presses button 111, and if the user desires a chat consultation CC, the user simply presses button 112. When the user presses button 111, the screen transitions to a screen for arranging a schedule for the videophone consultation CT, and the user can decide on a date and make a reservation for the videophone consultation CT. On the other hand, when the user presses button 112, the screen transitions to a screen for inputting the consultation content, and the user can start the chat consultation CC. That is, according to this embodiment, detailed guidance and support from a dedicated lifestyle instructor EL can be provided to the user as a service (activity A011).

[0073] In addition to the consultation service described above, once a dedicated lifestyle instructor EL is selected for the user, the user can also receive a diet management service. That is, the user can select the diet management service on a menu screen (not shown) that displays a list of services. After selecting the diet management service on the menu screen, the user activates the imaging unit of the user terminal 21 on a transition destination screen (not shown) to capture a meal image DI. The meal image DI is then transmitted to the information processing device 3 via the network and accepted by the fourth accepting unit 331. That is, the fourth accepting unit 331 accepts image data of the meal from the user (activity A012).

[0074] Next, the analysis unit 336 analyzes the meal contents from the image data. Next, the third generation unit 338 generates third display information 12 (see FIG. 13) for presenting the analysis result AR to the user and the personal lifestyle instructor EL (activity A013).

[0075] Thereafter, the third display information 12 (see FIG. 13) is transmitted to the user terminal 21 and the lifestyle instructor terminal 22 of the dedicated lifestyle instructor EL via the communication unit 31 and the network. The third display information 12 shown in FIG. 13 includes a meal image DI and an analysis result AR. The analysis result AR may include the contents of the dishes included in the meal image, the amount of nutrients and calorie intake estimated from the contents of the dishes, etc. According to this embodiment, by recording and analyzing daily eating habits, it becomes possible to easily review eating habits and identify problems (activity A013).

[0076] The personal lifestyle instructor EL checks the third display information 12 (see FIG. 13), considers a comment on the analysis result AR based on his / her own specialized knowledge of nutrition and experience in nutritional dietary guidance, and inputs the comment CE using the lifestyle instructor terminal 22. The comment CE on the analysis result AR from the personal lifestyle instructor EL is transmitted to the information processing device 3 via the network. Thereafter, in the information processing device 3, the communication unit 31 receives the comment CE transmitted from the lifestyle instructor terminal 22, and the fifth receiving unit 331 receives the comment CE (activity A014).

[0077] After the fifth receiving unit 331 receives the comment CE, the fourth generating unit 338 generates fourth display information 13 (see FIG. 14) for presenting the comment CE to the user. Thereafter, the fourth display information 13 (see FIG. 14) is transmitted to the user terminal 21 via the communication unit 31 and the network. Here, the fourth display information 13 shown in FIG. 14 includes the analysis result AR and a comment CE on the analysis result AR from the exclusive lifestyle instructor EL (activity A014).

[0078] According to this embodiment, the professional lifestyle instructor EL can point out problems in the user's diet or suggest ways to improve it, thereby encouraging the user to improve their diet and ultimately solving their health or beauty concerns (activity A014).

[0079] To summarize the above, the information processing method of this embodiment includes a first receiving step, a determining step, and a registration step. In the first receiving step, the scoring results of a test administered to the registered dietitian or nutritionist are received. Here, the test is a test to measure suitability for online lifestyle guidance. In the determining step, it is determined whether the registered dietitian or nutritionist can be registered as a lifestyle habit instructor L based on the scoring results and preset criteria information. In the registration step, if it is determined that the registered dietitian or nutritionist can be registered, they are registered as a lifestyle habit instructor L.

[0080] According to this embodiment, by introducing users to registered dietitians or nutritionists who are suitable for online lifestyle guidance, it is possible to resolve the health or beauty concerns that users have, and also to provide registered dietitians and nutritionists with employment opportunities in which they can utilize their abilities.

[0081] 4. Second embodiment In this section, an information processing system 1 according to a second embodiment (hereinafter referred to as this embodiment) will be described. However, descriptions of configurations and functions that are substantially the same as those of the information processing system 1 according to the first embodiment will be omitted. The figures newly referenced in this section are as follows. Figure 15 is a screen displayed on the user terminal 21, and is an example of the progress confirmation screen 14.

[0082] First, the activities A004 to A007 described above in relation to the first embodiment are executed. That is, a goal achievement difficulty level AD is determined for the user (activity A004 to activity A007).

[0083] Thereafter, the setting unit 335 sets a task T for a predetermined period for the user based on the goal achievement difficulty AD. Here, the predetermined period is a period shorter than the goal achievement period included in the goal data GD. Note that, since planning specific actions on a weekly basis is considered to be effective for goal achievement, the predetermined period is preferably one week. Furthermore, it is preferable that the task T is a specific action, and it is even more preferable that it can be measured by a healthcare application that can link data (activity A015).

[0084] According to this embodiment, by assigning appropriate tasks to the user depending on the severity of the health or beauty concerns the user has, the user can steadily be guided to a solution to the concerns (activity A015).

[0085] After setting the task T for a predetermined period, the second management unit 337 manages the progress status TP of the task T. Here, it is preferable that the generation unit 338 generates a progress confirmation screen 14 (see FIG. 15) for presenting the progress status TP of the task T to the user (activity A016).

[0086] 15, for example, a goal achievement difficulty level AD, a deviation status DD, a task T, and a progress status TP are displayed. The progress check screen 14 in FIG. 15 has contents corresponding to a specific example in the first embodiment described above. In detail, the progress check screen 14 in FIG. 15 shows that the user's goal achievement difficulty level AD is "B," the deviation status DD is "lose 2 kg each month," and the weekly tasks T set for the user are shown as "walk 10,000 steps a day," "avoid drinking sugary drinks," and "eat breakfast," and the progress status TP for each task is displayed (activity A016).

[0087] In the case of a task T that can be measured by a healthcare application, such as "walk 10,000 steps a day," the progress TP of the task T may be managed based on data acquired from the healthcare application for which the user has set up data linkage via the data linkage screen 6 (see FIG. 7). In addition, in the case of a task T that cannot be measured objectively, such as "avoid drinking sugary drinks," the progress TP of the task T may be managed based on the user's self-reporting (activity A016).

[0088] According to this embodiment, it becomes possible to show the user the progress of the task, thereby maintaining the user's motivation and encouraging the user to steadily work on the task (activity A016).

[0089] 5.Other The information processing system 1 may be configured as follows.

[0090] An aspect of this embodiment may be a program that causes a computer to execute each step of the information processing system 1.

[0091] The determination criterion information SM is not limited to a database such as a lookup table, etc. The determination criterion information SM may be a mathematical model that mathematically correlates multiple pieces of information, or may be a trained model that has previously been machine-learned to determine the correlation between multiple pieces of information.

[0092] The goal data GD may not only be received by the second receiving unit 331 from the user, but may also be proposed by the information processing system 1. For example, a weight that results in a body mass index (BMI) of 22, which is the ideal weight defined by the Japan Society for the Study of Obesity, may be calculated from the height value that is the current state data PD, and adopted as the target data value. Alternatively, the goal data GD may be proposed by a dedicated lifestyle instructor EL based on the user's current state data PD. This embodiment enables appropriate goal setting without relying on the user's own judgment, which ultimately contributes to maintaining and improving the user's physical and mental health.

[0093] In the reference information 8, the degree of contribution to goal achievement AC for each health and beauty-related item I may be determined based on the performance of the lifestyle habit instructor L in services other than those provided by the information processing system 1. For example, even in cases where it is difficult to determine the degree of contribution to goal achievement AC based on the ratio of the number of goal-achieving users AU to the number of users TU in charge because the cumulative number of users of the service provided by the information processing system 1 is insufficient, according to this embodiment, it is possible to express the aptitude and ability of the lifestyle habit instructor L as the degree of contribution to goal achievement AC.

[0094] Furthermore, the reference information 8 is not limited to a database such as a lookup table, etc. The reference information 8 may be a mathematical model that mathematically correlates multiple pieces of information, or a trained model that has previously been machine-learned to determine the correlation between multiple pieces of information.

[0095] The management unit 337 preferably manages the content of the consultation with the personal lifestyle instructor EL as consultation history information. Furthermore, the generation unit 338 preferably generates display information for presenting the consultation history information to the user. According to this aspect, the user can occasionally review the advice given by the personal lifestyle instructor EL in response to the consultation, thereby maintaining the user's motivation.

[0096] The analysis unit 336 may be configured to analyze the contents of the meal based on the image data and information about the contents of the meal input by the user. According to this aspect, by obtaining information from the user about ingredients and other details of the dish that cannot be displayed in the image, a more accurate analysis based on the contents of the meal becomes possible.

[0097] The management unit 337 preferably manages the meal image data, the analysis results AR of the meal contents, and comments CE on the analysis results AR from the dedicated lifestyle instructor EL as meal history information. Furthermore, the generation unit 338 preferably generates display information for presenting the meal history information to the user. According to this aspect, by making it easier to look back on one's eating habits, it is possible to encourage the user to review their eating habits and identify areas for improvement.

[0098] It may be provided in the following manner. The information processing system is configured to execute the following steps: in a second receiving step, current status data and goal data of the user relating to a health and beauty-related item designated by the user are received from the user; and in an identifying step, at least one dedicated lifestyle instructor candidate is identified from among a plurality of registered lifestyle instructors based on the difficulty of achieving the goal determined from the current status data and the goal data and preset reference information. In the information processing system, the reference information is a database in which the lifestyle instructor is assigned a degree of contribution to goal achievement for each health and beauty-related item. The information processing system is further configured to execute a first generation step, in which first display information is generated for the user to select one of the identified plurality of exclusive lifestyle instructor candidates as an exclusive lifestyle instructor. The information processing system is further configured to execute a third reception step and a first management step, in which the third reception step receives information on the personal lifestyle instructor selected by the user, and the first management step associates and manages the information on the user and the information on the personal lifestyle instructor. The information processing system is further configured to execute a second generation step, in which second display information is generated for the user to request consultation with the personal lifestyle instructor. In the information processing system, the consultation is a chat consultation. In the information processing system, the consultation is a videophone consultation. The information processing system is further configured to execute a fourth reception step, an analysis step, and a third generation step, in which the fourth reception step receives image data of a meal from the user, the analysis step analyzes the contents of the meal from the image data, and the third generation step generates third display information for presenting the results of the analysis to the user and the personal lifestyle instructor. The information processing system is further configured to execute a fifth receiving step and a fourth generating step, in which the fifth receiving step receives comments on the analysis results from the personal lifestyle instructor, and the fourth generating step generates fourth display information for presenting the comments to the user. The information processing system is configured to further execute a setting step, in which a task for a predetermined period is set for the user based on the difficulty of goal achievement. The information processing system further comprises a second management step, in which the progress of the task for the predetermined period is managed. An information processing method comprising the steps of the information processing system. A program that causes a computer to execute each step of the information processing system. Of course, this is not the case.

[0099] Finally, while various embodiments of the present invention have been described, these are presented by way of example only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The novel embodiments may be embodied in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. Such embodiments and modifications are intended to be included within the scope and spirit of the invention, as well as within the scope of the inventions and their equivalents as defined in the accompanying claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0100] 1: Information processing system 21: User terminal 22: Lifestyle instructor terminal 23: Service provider terminal 3: Information processing equipment 30: Communication bus 31: Communications Department 32: Storage section 33: Control section 331: Reception 332: Judgment section 333: Registration Department 334: Specific part 335: Settings section 336:Analysis Department 337: Management Department 338 :Generation part 4: Health and beauty related item specification screen 41: Button 5: Basic information input screen 51: Photo column 52: Input field 53: Input field 54: Input field 55: Button 6: Data link screen 61: Button 62: Application selection field 63: Button 7: Reference data 8: Reference information 9: First display information 10: Profile display screen 101: Profile 102: Button 103: Button 11: Second display information 111: Button 112: Button 12: Third display information 13: Fourth display information 14: Progress confirmation screen AC: Contribution to goal achievement AD: Goal achievement difficulty AR: Analysis results AU: Number of users who achieved the goal CB: Checkbox CC: Chat consultation CE: Comment CF:Face photo CL: Dedicated lifestyle instructor candidate CN: Name CT: Videophone consultation DD: Deviation status DI: Food images EL: Dedicated lifestyle instructor GD: Target Data I: Health and beauty related items IL: Major item IS:Small item L:Lifestyle instructor PD: Data PI: Major item QC: Scoring SI:Small item SM: Judgment criteria information T: Task TA: Tab TB: Text box TL: Text Link TP: Progress TU: Number of users in charge WV: Weighted value

Claims

1. An information processing system, It is configured to perform the following steps: The first receiving step is configured to receive a score result of a test administered to the registered dietitian or nutritionist, wherein the test is a test for measuring aptitude for online lifestyle guidance; In the determination step, based on the scoring result and predetermined determination criteria information, it is determined whether or not the registered dietitian or the nutritionist should be registered as a lifestyle habit instructor; In the registration step, if it is determined that the registered dietitian or the nutritionist is eligible for registration, the registered dietitian or the nutritionist is registered as the lifestyle habit instructor. thing.

2. 2. The information processing system according to claim 1, It is configured to perform the following steps: In a second receiving step, current state data and target data of the user regarding a health and beauty related item designated by the user are received from the user; In the identifying step, at least one dedicated lifestyle instructor candidate is identified from the registered plurality of lifestyle instructors based on the degree of difficulty of goal achievement defined from the current state data and the goal data and preset reference information. thing.

3. 3. The information processing system according to claim 2, The reference information is a database in which the lifestyle instructor is assigned a goal achievement contribution level for each health and beauty-related item. thing.

4. 4. The information processing system according to claim 2, wherein: configured to further perform a first generating step; In the first generation step, first display information is generated for the user to select one of the identified plurality of exclusive lifestyle instructor candidates as an exclusive lifestyle instructor. thing.

5. 5. The information processing system according to claim 4, configured to further perform a third receiving step and a first management step; In the third receiving step, information on the personal lifestyle instructor selected by the user is received; In the first management step, information about the user and information about the dedicated lifestyle instructor are managed in association with each other. thing.

6. 6. The information processing system according to claim 5, configured to further perform a second generating step; In the second generation step, second display information is generated for the user to apply for consultation with the dedicated lifestyle instructor. thing.

7. 7. The information processing system according to claim 6, The consultation is a chat consultation. thing.

8. 7. The information processing system according to claim 6, The consultation is a videophone consultation. thing.

9. In the information processing system according to any one of claims 5 to 8, configured to further perform a fourth receiving step, an analyzing step, and a third generating step; In the fourth receiving step, image data of a meal is received from the user; In the analyzing step, the content of the meal is analyzed from the image data, In the third generation step, third display information is generated for presenting the results of the analysis to the user and the dedicated lifestyle instructor. thing.

10. 10. The information processing system according to claim 9, configured to further perform a fifth receiving step and a fourth generating step; In the fifth receiving step, comments on the results of the analysis are received from the dedicated lifestyle habit instructor; In the fourth generation step, fourth display information for presenting the comment to the user is generated. thing.

11. In the information processing system according to any one of claims 2 to 10, configured to perform further configuration steps, In the setting step, a task for a predetermined period is set for the user based on the degree of difficulty of goal achievement. thing.

12. 12. The information processing system according to claim 11, Further comprising a second management step, In the second management step, a progress status of the task during the predetermined period is managed. thing.

13. An information processing method, comprising: The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 12, method.

14. A program, A computer is caused to execute each step of the information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 12. thing.

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