Information processing system

Abstract

To allow a user to easily retrieve product information objectively corresponding to the user's skin troubles and interests.SOLUTION: An information processing system provides information on products for skin for each user and includes a control unit. The control unit analyzes biological information about users' skin provided by a plurality of users, and generates a plurality of skin classifications for classifying the users' skin based on the analysis results. Further, the control unit stores user identification information for identifying the user who provided biometric information in association with one of the generated skin classifications, and stores product information related to a plurality of skin-related products in association with the skin classification. Also, the control unit receives a search request for the product information with the skin classification as a condition from a user terminal of the user having the user identification information. Then, in response to the search request, the control unit searches for the product information corresponding to the skin classification set as the condition, and transmits the product information to the user terminal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing system that provides information on skin-related products to each user. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there have been technologies for providing information on skin-related cosmetics, such as makeup, according to users. For example, Patent Document 1 below discloses a method for providing a system for selecting a treatment cosmetic that suits a consumer's skin condition, the method including: (a) collecting information from the consumer regarding a plurality of characteristics related to the skin condition; (b) inputting the information into a computerized knowledge system that selects a cosmetic that is likely to be effective for the consumer from at least two types of cosmetics that are effective for the skin condition; and (c) providing the consumer with a treatment cosmetic for treating the skin condition, wherein the computerized knowledge system is derived from correlations between the responses of a population of individuals to a plurality of cosmetics and the characteristics measured for each individual before using the plurality of cosmetics. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-260031 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, Patent Document 1 does not disclose any technology that allows a user to search for and find a product that suits their own skin.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to allow a user to easily search for information on products that objectively address the user's skin concerns and concerns. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] An information processing system according to one aspect of the present invention provides information about skin-related products for each user, and includes a control unit. The control unit analyzes biometric information related to the skin of multiple users provided by the users and generates multiple skin classifications for classifying the users' skin based on the analysis results. The control unit also stores user identification information identifying the user who provided the biometric information in association with one of the generated skin classifications, and stores product information about multiple skin-related products in association with the skin classification. The control unit also receives a search request for product information using the skin classification as a condition from a user terminal of a user having the user identification information. In response to the search request, the control unit searches for the product information corresponding to the skin classification set as a condition and transmits it to the user terminal. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to allow a user to easily search for product information that objectively corresponds to the user's skin concerns and concerns. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a cosmetics information providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of a cosmetics information providing server according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a database included in a cosmetics information providing server according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 4] 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of a skin classification generation process performed by a cosmetics information providing server according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 10 is a diagram showing an example of RNA information analyzed by a cosmetics information providing server according to an embodiment of the present invention for generating a skin classification. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a skin classification generated by a cosmetics information providing server according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of a skin classification generated by the cosmetics information providing server according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of a cosmetics information providing process performed by a cosmetics information providing server according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9A] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a search result page generated by a cosmetics information providing server according to one embodiment of the present invention and displayed on a user terminal. [Figure 9B] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a search result page generated by a cosmetics information providing server according to one embodiment of the present invention and displayed on a user terminal. [Figure 9C] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a search result page generated by a cosmetics information providing server according to one embodiment of the present invention and displayed on a user terminal. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, cosmetics are used as an example of a product.

[0010] [System Configuration] As shown in FIG. 1, this system includes a cosmetics information providing server 100 on the Internet 50 and a plurality of user terminals 200.

[0011] Cosmetics information providing server 100 is a web server (information processing device) operated by the operator of a portal site (cosmetics information providing site) where information on cosmetics (including topical preparations such as quasi-drugs) can be searched. Cosmetics information providing server 100 is connected to multiple user terminals 200 via the Internet 50.

[0012] Cosmetics information providing server 100 provides a cosmetics information providing service on the portal site to users of user terminals 200. Specifically, cosmetics information providing server 100 searches for cosmetics information that matches the search criteria based on a search request from user terminal 200, generates a web page listing the search results, and transmits the web page to user terminal 200.

[0013] User terminal 200 (200A, 200B, 200C, etc.) is a terminal used by a user, such as a smartphone, a mobile phone, a tablet PC (Personal Computer), a notebook PC, a desktop PC, etc. User terminal 200 accesses cosmetics information providing server 100, receives the web page, and displays it on a screen using a browser or the like.

[0014] User terminal 200 determines search conditions for cosmetics based on user operations, and transmits a search request for cosmetics information based on the search conditions to cosmetics information providing server 100.

[0015] In this embodiment, the cosmetics information providing server 100 generates a skin classification for classifying each user's skin based on biometric information provided by the user of the user terminal 200, accepts a search request from the user terminal 200 using the skin classification as a search condition, and provides the search results to the user terminal 200 in response.

[0016] To generate the skin classification, the service operator sends each user a biological sample collection kit, and the user returns the biological sample collected using the kit to the operator. In this embodiment, the biological information is, for example, RNA information, and the biological sample collection kit is a tool for collecting each user's biological sample, such as sebum, stratum corneum, saliva, urine, or blood. The operator also includes those commissioned by the operator.

[0017] The data measured from the biological sample is input to the cosmetics information providing server 100, which generates a skin classification based on the data. The process of generating the skin classification and the process of providing cosmetics information using the skin classification will be described in detail later.

[0018] [Hardware configuration of the cosmetics information server] As shown in FIG. 2, cosmetics information providing server 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, an input / output interface 15, and a bus 14 connecting these components to one another.

[0019] CPU 11 accesses RAM 13 and other memory as needed, and performs various arithmetic processing while providing overall control over each block of cosmetics information providing server 100. ROM 12 is a non-volatile memory that permanently stores firmware such as the OS, programs, and various parameters executed by CPU 11. RAM 13 is used as a working area for CPU 11, and temporarily stores the OS, various applications currently being executed, and various data currently being processed.

[0020] The input / output interface 15 is connected to a display unit 16, an operation reception unit 17, a storage unit 18, a communication unit 19, and the like.

[0021] The display unit 16 is a display device that uses, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an OLED (Organic ElectroLuminescence Display), a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), or the like.

[0022] The operation reception unit 17 is, for example, a pointing device such as a mouse, a keyboard, a touch panel, or other input device. When the operation reception unit 17 is a touch panel, the touch panel can be integrated with the display unit 16.

[0023] The storage unit 18 is a non-volatile memory such as a hard disk drive (HDD), a flash memory (solid state drive (SSD)), or other solid-state memory. The storage unit 18 stores the OS, various applications, and various data.

[0024] As will be described later, particularly in this embodiment, the memory unit 18 has programs such as applications necessary for the skin classification generation process and cosmetic information provision process described later, as well as a user information database, a biometric information analysis database, and a cosmetic information database.

[0025] The communication unit 19 is, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card) for Ethernet or various modules for wireless communication such as wireless LAN, and is responsible for communication processing with the user terminal 200.

[0026] Although not shown, the basic hardware configuration of user terminal 200 is also substantially the same as the hardware configuration of cosmetics information providing server 100 described above.

[0027] [Database configuration of the cosmetics information server]

[0028] 3, cosmetics information providing server 100 has, in storage unit 18, user information database 31, biometric information analysis database 32, and cosmetics information database 33. Note that each of these databases may be stored in a storage device or server externally connected to cosmetics information providing server 100, rather than in storage unit 18.

[0029] The user information database 31 stores attribute information for each user, who is a provider of biometric information. The user attribute information includes general information such as the user's name, a user ID for identifying the user, age (generation), occupation, address (area of ​​residence), gender, and email address, as well as information about the user's skin, such as the user's perceived or understood skin type, cosmetic preferences, and skin problems the user may have. The user ID functions as account information for using this cosmetics information providing service. It is preferable that the user's attribute information be selectable from multiple options. For example, skin type may be selected from multiple perspectives, such as classification of dry skin or oily skin, sensitivity level, skin color, etc.

[0030] The user information database 31 also stores, for each user ID, information indicating the skin category into which each user is classified, from among the skin categories generated by a skin category generation process described below.

[0031] The bioinformation analysis database 32 stores RNA information measured from biological samples collected from each user and information on the above-mentioned skin classification generated based on the RNA information. Specifically, the RNA information is data obtained by extracting and preparing RNA from each biological sample, generating cDNA by reverse transcription, and then measuring the expression level of each RNA species by sequencing, PCR, or the like. In this case, known devices, means, and algorithms can be used to measure and analyze the RNA information from the biological samples. Examples of biological samples include sebum, stratum corneum, saliva, urine, and blood, with sebum being preferred from the standpoint of convenience and ability to identify skin surface regions.

[0032] The cosmetics information database 33 (product information DB33) stores information about cosmetics, such as the manufacturer name of each cosmetic product, product name (brand name), cosmetic category (e.g., serum, lotion, cleanser, facial cleanser, pack, cream, etc.), and expected effects (e.g., brightening, pore care, acne care, exfoliating care, skin firmness, sensitive skin care, moisture, anti-aging, shine, natural makeup, waterproof, color retention, color development, etc.).

[0033] The cosmetics information database 33 also stores product evaluation information indicating users' evaluations of each cosmetic product. The product evaluation information is, for example, the average value for each product of the scores (quantitative evaluation information) given by each user on a scale of one to five (e.g., a 5-point scale or a 100-point scale). The input product evaluation information also includes text information (qualitative evaluation information) indicating user reviews (comments) for each cosmetic product. This qualitative evaluation information is converted into quantitative evaluation information using a predetermined algorithm (e.g., quantifying each review based on the proportion of positive and negative comments in the text), and the average value is calculated. The product evaluation information also includes the user ID of the user who provided the evaluation.

[0034] The cosmetic information is associated with the skin classification information and attribute information via the user ID of the user who provided the evaluation information.

[0035] These databases are used by mutual reference as needed in the skin classification generation process and cosmetics information provision process by the cosmetics information provision server 100, which will be described later.

[0036] [Operation of the cosmetics information server] Next, we will explain the operation of cosmetics information providing server 100 configured as described above. This operation is performed by the cooperation of hardware such as CPU 11 and communication unit 19 of cosmetics information providing server 100 and software stored in storage unit 18. For convenience, in the following explanation, CPU 11 is the subject of operation.

[0037] First, we will explain the process of generating a skin classification by the cosmetics information providing server 100. As shown in Fig. 4, the CPU 11 of the cosmetics information providing server 100 determines whether RNA expression level data for a predetermined number of biological samples has been input (step 41). Here, the predetermined number of samples is determined based on a predetermined number of people, such as 200 or more, 500 or more, or 1000 or more.

[0038] When it is determined that RNA expression level data for a predetermined number of samples has been input (Yes in step 41), or when it is determined that the regularly set timing has arrived, the CPU 11 performs cluster analysis on the RNA expression level data (step 42).

[0039] Specifically, as shown in Figure 5, the CPU 11 selects two or more skin property items from a plurality of skin property items (e.g., stratum corneum moisture content, TEWL (transepidermal water loss), sebum amount, melanin amount, erythema amount, overall redness, etc., 30 items in the figure) for evaluating the physical properties of the user's skin. Note that Figure 5 lists 10 genes as characteristic genes that are highly correlated based on the relationship between RNA expression levels and evaluation or measurement results for various skin properties, and information already obtained can be used (see JP 2020-74769 A).

[0040] The CPU 11 then clusters the genes related to the selected skin physical property items of each sample based on the similarity of their expression levels (expression patterns). Either hierarchical clustering or non-hierarchical clustering may be used as the clustering method.

[0041] Next, the CPU 11 generates a predetermined number of skin classifications according to the number of clusters classified by the clustering (step 43). As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, for example, TEWL and overall redness are selected as skin physical property items, and the similarity of gene expression levels for both items is divided into three patterns (high, medium, and low), thereby generating a total of nine skin classifications (RNA skin types A to I). However, the number of selected skin physical property items is not limited to two, and the classification of similarity of gene expression levels is not limited to three. Furthermore, multiple types of skin classifications may be generated by generating multiple different combinations of multiple skin physical property items. For example, RNA (genes) can be selected based on skin physical property items tailored to various skin concerns, such as age spots and wrinkles. Furthermore, clustering may be performed by combining proteome information and information on superficial skin bacteria in addition to RNA information.

[0042] Clustering performed by the CPU 11 includes skin classification based on specific skin properties and skin classification based on RNA information with a gene count of 1,000 to 20,000. As shown in Figure 7, clustering can be performed based on the expression levels of genes related to a certain function (function X) and genes related to another function (function Y). This allows for the generation of four skin classifications: Class I (function X: medium expression level; function Y: medium expression level), Class II (function X: medium expression level; function Y: low expression level), Class III (function X: high expression level; function Y: high expression level), and Class IV (function X: low expression level; function Y: medium expression level). In other words, if users' RNA profiles are similar, it can be assumed that they have similar skin concerns or that their cosmetics will have similar effects. Therefore, skin classifications can be generated based solely on the similarity of genetic information (RNA expression levels) without associating them with specific skin properties.

[0043] Next, the CPU 11 classifies each user who provided the biological sample into the above-mentioned skin classifications, and stores information indicating the skin classification of each user in association with the user ID in the user information database 31 (step 44).

[0044] Next, the CPU 11 determines whether a predetermined number of pieces of product evaluation information have been input for each category of cosmetics (step 45). The predetermined number may be, for example, several hundred pieces, but is not limited to this. Furthermore, when each user applies for delivery of a biological collection kit to each user, for example, on the cosmetics information providing website, the application form may include a questionnaire screen for inputting the product evaluation information, and the product evaluation information may be transmitted to the cosmetics information providing server 100 via the questionnaire screen.

[0045] The application form also includes an input field for the user's attribute information (general information and information about the user's skin) in the user information database 31, and the attribute information may be sent to the cosmetics information providing server 100 via the application form.

[0046] Furthermore, each time information is added for each product, the product evaluation information is calculated and stored as the average value of the numerical values ​​indicated by the information.

[0047] If it is determined that one or a predetermined number of pieces of product evaluation information have been input for each cosmetic category (Yes in step 45), the CPU 11 stores the skin classification of the user who provided the product evaluation information, the product evaluation information, and the cosmetic information in association with each other (step 46).

[0048] That is, based on the user ID included in the product evaluation information and the skin classification corresponding to the user ID, CPU 11 stores each piece of information in a searchable manner to determine which skin classification a user who has provided an evaluation of a certain cosmetic product information falls into, or how a user classified into a certain skin classification evaluates a certain cosmetic product. In other words, the cosmetic product information is associated with a skin classification based on the product evaluation information.

[0049] Then, the CPU 11 sends information indicating each user's skin classification to each user terminal 200 that provided each biological sample, for example, by email, various messenger applications, or a notification function on the above-mentioned cosmetics information providing site (step 47).

[0050] At this time, CPU 11 may transmit access information (such as a URL or a two-dimensional barcode) to a cosmetics information search page on the cosmetics information website along with the skin classification information. This not only allows the user to understand their own skin classification, but also enables them to immediately access the search page once they know their skin classification and obtain cosmetics information that matches that classification.

[0051] Next, a description will be given of the cosmetics information provision process performed by cosmetics information provision server 100 using the above skin classification as a search condition.

[0052] 8, CPU 11 determines whether a cosmetics search request using skin classification as a search condition has been received from user terminal 200 via the cosmetics information search page (step 71). The cosmetics request may include search conditions other than skin classification (for example, product category or user attribute) as AND conditions.

[0053] If it is determined that the search request has been received (Yes in step 71), the CPU 11 searches for cosmetic information that has a predetermined number of evaluation values ​​(e.g., the top three, five, etc.) for the skin classification being searched for and meets other conditions (step 72).

[0054] That is, the CPU 11 extracts cosmetic information from the cosmetic information database 33 in the product category that was set as a search condition, which matches the skin classification set as a search condition and has been assigned a top predetermined number of evaluation values ​​by a user group that matches other user attributes that were set as search conditions.

[0055] Next, the CPU 11 generates a search result page that lists the retrieved cosmetic information in order of evaluation value (ranking format) (step 73).

[0056] Then, the CPU 11 transmits the search result page to the user terminal 200 that has made the search request (step 74).

[0057] As shown in Figures 9A, 9B, and 9C, the search page includes a skin classification selection menu 81 that allows the selection of skin classification (RNA skin type) as a search condition, for example by using a pull-down menu, as well as a skin type selection menu 82, an age selection menu 83, a product category selection menu 84, and an effect selection menu 85 that allow the selection of skin type, age group, product category, and desired effect as search conditions, respectively.

[0058] The user of the user terminal 200 can select search conditions from these menus and send a search request to the cosmetics information providing server 100 using a search request send button (not shown) or the like to obtain a cosmetics evaluation ranking 86 as shown in each figure.

[0059] As shown in each figure, the cosmetic information displayed varies depending on the skin type. The displayed cosmetic information may include, but is not limited to, product name, manufacturer name, and rating score.

[0060] As described above, according to this embodiment, the cosmetics information providing server 100 can easily search for cosmetics information that objectively addresses the user's skin concerns and concerns based on objective data, i.e., skin classification generated from biological samples. Furthermore, by providing cosmetics information that also takes into account the user's attribute information regarding cosmetics and other users' subjective evaluation information, the server can provide the user with a greater sense of satisfaction and security.

[0061] [Variations] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and it goes without saying that various modifications can be made within the scope of the gist of the present invention.

[0062] In the above-described embodiment, RNA information was used as the biological information to be analyzed. However, other biological information may also be analyzed, such as a proteome (protein) collected from the user's stratum corneum, sebum, etc., or epidermal bacteria collected from the skin surface. Furthermore, skin color, unevenness, blemishes, etc. may be analyzed from image information of the user's skin, and a skin classification may be generated accordingly. Like RNA information, proteomes and epidermal bacteria are collected using a collection kit. Skin images are acquired by transmitting photographic data from the user terminal 200 to the cosmetics information providing server 100. One or more types of biological information may be used as the biological information to be analyzed. It is preferable to use one or more types selected from RNA information and proteome (protein) information based on the user's biological tissue, and it is more preferable to use RNA information. In addition to these types of information, information obtained from skin images may also be used.

[0063] In the above-described embodiment, the cosmetic information is displayed on the search result page in a ranking format based on the evaluation value, but the display format of the cosmetic information is not limited to this. For example, the cosmetic information of multiple highly rated cosmetics may be displayed in parallel, or text information of reviews that received high evaluations in the qualitative evaluation may be displayed together with the cosmetic information.

[0064] In the above-described embodiment, cosmetic information is associated with a skin classification based on user evaluation information, and the cosmetic information is displayed in the search results in association with the evaluation information (e.g., as a ranking). However, cosmetic information may be presented to the user regardless of the user evaluation information. For example, each piece of cosmetic information may be associated with information indicating which skin classification each manufacturer recommends the cosmetic for.

[0065] In this case, the cosmetics information providing server 100 may store sales information for each cosmetic product for a specified period, and in response to a search request from a user that includes a skin classification, return to the user terminal 200 as a search result a ranking of cosmetics recommended for that skin classification in order of sales.

[0066] In the above embodiment, the user sends a biological sample to the service operator only once, and the device notifies the user of the skin classification generated based on the biological sample only once. However, the cosmetics information providing server 100 may periodically collect biological samples from the user, periodically check the user's skin classification, and notify the user.

[0067] That is, cosmetics information providing server 100 may transmit, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since storing the user's skin classification in association with the user ID in user information database 31, proposal information suggesting the resubmission of a biological sample to user terminal 200 of the user corresponding to that user ID. Then, based on the analysis results of the resubmitted biological sample, cosmetics information providing server 100 may re-associate any of the skin classifications with the user ID and store them, and generate time-series information regarding the user's skin classification at the time of the previous submission of a biological sample and the user's skin classification at the time of the resubmission, and transmit this information to the user terminal of that user.

[0068] Here, the predetermined period may be, for example, three months, six months, one year, etc., but is not limited to these. Furthermore, the time-series information may simply indicate the previous skin classification and the current skin classification, or may also include some kind of skin-related advice information. Skin classification information based on the analysis results of chronologically collected biological samples can provide cosmetic information suited to seasonal skin types to users whose skin types vary with the seasons, or provide information indicating that continued use of cosmetics for each skin classification has improved or worsened the skin condition (the use was effective), or that the skin condition is being maintained in a good condition. Furthermore, analytical information based on biological information such as RNA can be used to objectively indicate the degree of improvement in skin condition.

[0069] In the above-described embodiment, an example was shown in which a user who provided a biological sample and received notification of their skin classification information accessed a search page to search for cosmetic information corresponding to the skin classification. However, it is conceivable that there may be users who access the search page without knowing the information regarding the skin classification. Therefore, when a user who has not yet had a biological sample (a user who has not logged in or a logged-in user whose user ID does not have a skin classification assigned) accesses the search page, the cosmetics information providing server 100 may display, for example, a pop-up on the search page, suggestion information that suggests a skin classification based on the biological sample. That is, when a user who does not have user identification information associated with the skin classification accesses the search page where the search request can be input, the control unit of the cosmetics information providing server 100 may display, on the user's terminal, information prompting the user to provide the biological information for generating the skin classification.

[0070] In the above-described embodiment, the cosmetics information providing server 100 transmitted information indicating the user's skin classification only to the user who provided the biological sample. However, the cosmetics information providing server 100 may also transmit information indicating the skin classifications of other users to the user. For example, the cosmetics information providing server 100 may transmit to the user terminal 200 information about celebrities who have the same skin classification as each user and who have given permission for their skin classification to be made public. The cosmetics information providing server 100 may also link the cosmetics information providing service with a social networking service (SNS) used by each user to display the skin classifications of users who have given permission for their information to be made public as part of the user's profile information on the SNS. This allows users to feel a sense of affinity with celebrities who share the same skin classification or to consult friends who share the same skin classification about their skin concerns.

[0071] In the above embodiment, only one cosmetics information providing server 100 is shown, but the processing executed by the cosmetics information providing server 100 may be distributed and executed by multiple servers. For example, the processing for generating a skin classification and the processing for providing cosmetics information using the skin classification as a search condition may be executed by separate servers.

[0072] In the above-described embodiment, cosmetics (including topical preparations such as quasi-drugs) are used as examples of products. The products are preferably cosmetics, but are not limited to them. For example, the products may be beverages, foods, facial massagers, beauty tools, etc., and information about these products may be provided to the user according to the above-described skin attributes. Furthermore, biological information about the scalp and hair may be analyzed as the skin, and the products provided to the user may be scalp and hair cosmetics (including topical preparations such as quasi-drugs).

[0073] Among the inventions described in the claims of this application, the invention described as an "information processing method" is one in which each step is automatically performed by at least one device such as a computer through software-based information processing, and is not performed by a human using a device such as a computer. In other words, the "information processing method" is an information processing method using computer software, and is not a method in which a human operates a computing tool called a computer.

[0074] The functions performed by the components described in the embodiments of the present invention may be implemented in circuitry or processing circuitry, including general-purpose processors, application-specific processors, integrated circuits, ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits), CPUs (Central Processing Units), conventional circuits, and / or combinations thereof, programmed to perform the described functions. A processor includes transistors and other circuits and is considered to be circuitry or processing circuitry. A processor may also be a programmed processor that executes a program stored in a memory. In the embodiments of the present invention, the circuitry, unit, or means is hardware that is programmed to perform the described functions or that executes the described functions. The hardware may be any hardware disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention or any hardware that is programmed to perform or known to execute the described functions. When the hardware is a processor, which is considered to be a type of circuitry, the circuitry, unit, or unit is a combination of hardware and software used to configure the hardware and / or processor.

[0075] In relation to the above-described embodiment, the present invention further discloses the following information processing system and the like. <1> An information processing system that provides information about skin care products to each user, Analyzing biological information related to the skin of a plurality of users provided by the users, and generating a plurality of skin classifications for classifying the skin of the users based on the analysis results; storing user identification information identifying a user who provided the biometric information in association with any one of the generated skin classifications, and storing product information regarding a plurality of skin-related products in association with the skin classification; receiving a search request for product information using the skin classification as a condition from a user terminal of a user having the user identification information; In response to the search request, the product information corresponding to the skin classification set as the condition is searched for and transmitted to the user terminal. Control unit An information processing system comprising: <2> the control unit transmits classification information indicating a skin classification associated with user identification information of the user who is a source of the biometric information to a user terminal of the user who is a source of the biometric information. <1> An information processing system according to claim 1. <3> the control unit transmits, to the user terminal, access information for accessing a search page on which the search request can be input, together with the classification information; <2> An information processing system according to claim 1. <4> The control unit receiving evaluation information indicating evaluations of the product by each user who has used the product; a skin classification corresponding to user identification information of a user who has made an evaluation of the evaluation information, the evaluation information, and the product information of the product that is the subject of evaluation in the evaluation information, in association with each other; In response to the search request, the product information is transmitted in association with the evaluation information according to the skin classification. <2> or <3> An information processing system according to claim 1. <5> The control unit receiving attribute information relating to the user or the user's skin input by the user of the provider; storing the attribute information in association with the evaluation information; receiving a search request for product information using the skin classification and the attribute information as conditions from the user terminal; In response to the search request, the product information corresponding to the skin classification is transmitted in association with the evaluation information corresponding to the attribute information. <4> An information processing system according to claim 1. <6> The control unit transmitting, to a user terminal of a user corresponding to the user identification information, proposal information proposing resubmission of the biometric information when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the user identification information was stored in association with the skin classification; storing the skin classification and the user identification information in association with each other based on the analysis result of the re-submitted biological information; generating time-series information relating to a skin classification corresponding to the user identification information at the time of the previous provision of the biometric information and a skin classification corresponding to the user identification information at the time of the re-provision of the biometric information, and transmitting the information to a user terminal corresponding to the user identification information; <2> ~ <5> 10. An information processing system according to claim 9, wherein: <7> the control unit generates the three or more skin classifications based on a similarity between data obtained by analyzing the biological information of the plurality of users with respect to two or more evaluation items related to the biological information. <1> ~ <6> 10. An information processing system according to claim 9, wherein: <8> An information processing method for providing information on skin care products to each user, comprising: Analyzing biological information related to the skin of a plurality of users provided by the users, and generating a plurality of skin classifications for classifying the skin of the users based on the analysis results; storing user identification information identifying a user who provided the biometric information in association with any one of the generated skin classifications, and storing product information regarding a plurality of skin-related products in association with the skin classification; receiving a search request for product information using the skin classification as a condition from a user terminal of a user having the user identification information; In response to the search request, the product information corresponding to the skin classification set as the condition is searched for and transmitted to the user terminal. Information processing methods.

[0076] <9> Furthermore, classification information indicating a skin classification associated with the user identification information of the user is transmitted to a user terminal of the user who is the source of the biometric information. <8> The information processing method described in <10> and transmitting, to the user terminal, access information for accessing a search page on which the search request can be input, together with the classification information. <9> The information processing method described in <11> moreover, receiving evaluation information indicating evaluations of the product by each user who has used the product; a skin classification corresponding to user identification information of a user who has made an evaluation of the evaluation information, the evaluation information, and the product information of the product that is the subject of evaluation in the evaluation information, in association with each other; In response to the search request, the product information is transmitted in association with the evaluation information according to the skin classification. <9> or <10> The information processing method described in <12> moreover, receiving attribute information relating to the user or the user's skin input by the user of the provider; storing the attribute information in association with the evaluation information; receiving a search request for product information using the skin classification and the attribute information as conditions from the user terminal; In response to the search request, the product information corresponding to the skin classification is transmitted in association with the evaluation information corresponding to the attribute information. <11> The information processing method described in <13> moreover, transmitting, to a user terminal of a user corresponding to the user identification information, proposal information proposing resubmission of the biometric information when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the user identification information was stored in association with the skin classification; storing the skin classification and the user identification information in association with each other based on the analysis result of the re-submitted biological information; generating time-series information relating to a skin classification corresponding to the user identification information at the time of the previous provision of the biometric information and a skin classification corresponding to the user identification information at the time of the re-provision of the biometric information, and transmitting the information to a user terminal corresponding to the user identification information; <9> ~ <12> 10. The information processing method according to claim 9, wherein <14> further generating three or more skin classifications based on a similarity between data obtained by analyzing the biological information of the plurality of users with respect to two or more evaluation items related to the biological information; <8> ~ <13> 10. The information processing method according to claim 9, wherein

[0077] <15> A program for providing information on skin care products to each user, the program including: analyzing biological information related to the skin of a plurality of users provided by the users, and generating a plurality of skin classifications for classifying the skin of the users based on the analysis results; storing user identification information identifying a user who is a source of the biometric information in association with any one of the generated skin classifications, and storing product information regarding a plurality of skin-related products in association with the skin classification; receiving a search request for product information using the skin classification as a condition from a user terminal of a user having the user identification information; In response to the search request, searching for the product information corresponding to the skin classification set as the condition and transmitting the searched product information to the user terminal; A program that executes the following. <16> Furthermore, a step of transmitting classification information indicating a skin classification associated with user identification information of the user who provided the biometric information to a user terminal of the user who provided the biometric information; to be carried out <15> The program described in <17> further transmitting, to the user terminal, access information for accessing a search page on which the search request can be input, together with the classification information; Run <16> The program described in <18> moreover, receiving evaluation information indicating evaluations of the product by each user who has used the product; a step of storing a skin classification corresponding to user identification information of a user who has made an evaluation of the evaluation information, the evaluation information, and the product information of the product that is the subject of evaluation in the evaluation information in association with each other; transmitting the product information in association with the evaluation information according to the skin classification in response to the search request; Run <16> or <17> The program described in <19> moreover, receiving attribute information relating to the user or the user's skin input by the user of the provider; storing the attribute information in association with the evaluation information; receiving a search request for product information using the skin classification and the attribute information as conditions from the user terminal; transmitting, in response to the search request, the product information corresponding to the skin classification in association with the evaluation information corresponding to the attribute information; Run <18> The program described in <20> moreover, transmitting, to a user terminal of a user corresponding to the user identification information, proposal information proposing re-provision of the biometric information when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the user identification information was stored in association with the skin classification; a step of storing the skin classification and the user identification information in association with each other based on an analysis result of the re-submitted biological information; generating time-series information relating to a skin classification corresponding to the user identification information at the time of the previous provision of the biometric information and a skin classification corresponding to the user identification information at the time of the re-provision of the biometric information, and transmitting the information to a user terminal corresponding to the user identification information; Run <16> ~ <19> 2. A program according to claim 1, wherein <21> and generating three or more skin classifications based on the similarity between data obtained by analyzing the biometric information of the plurality of users with respect to two or more evaluation items related to the biometric information. <15> ~ <20> 2. A program according to claim 1, wherein

Claims

1. An information processing system that provides information about skin care products to each user, Analyzing biological information related to the skin of a plurality of users provided by the users, and generating a plurality of skin classifications for classifying the skin of the users based on the analysis results; storing user identification information identifying a user who provided the biometric information in association with any one of the generated skin classifications, and storing product information regarding a plurality of skin-related products in association with the skin classification; receiving evaluation information indicating evaluations of the product by each user who has used the product; a skin classification corresponding to user identification information of a user who has made an evaluation of the evaluation information, the evaluation information, and the product information of the product that is the subject of evaluation in the evaluation information, in association with each other; receiving a search request for product information using the skin classification as a condition from a user terminal of a user having the user identification information; In response to the search request, search for the product information corresponding to the skin classification set as the condition, associate the product information with the evaluation information corresponding to the skin classification, and transmit the product information to the user terminal. Control unit An information processing system comprising:

2. The control unit generates the product information in the order of evaluation indicated by the evaluation information for each skin classification, and transmits the generated product information to the user terminal. The information processing system according to claim 1 .

3. the control unit transmits classification information indicating a skin classification associated with user identification information of the user who is a source of the biometric information to a user terminal of the user who is a source of the biometric information. The information processing system according to claim 1 .

4. the control unit transmits, to the user terminal, access information for accessing a search page on which the search request can be input, together with the classification information; The information processing system according to claim 3 .

5. The control unit receiving attribute information about the user or the user's skin input by the user of the provider; storing the attribute information in association with the evaluation information; receiving a search request for product information using the skin classification and the attribute information as conditions from the user terminal; In response to the search request, the product information corresponding to the skin classification is transmitted in association with the evaluation information corresponding to the attribute information. The information processing system according to claim 4 .

6. The control unit transmitting, to a user terminal of a user corresponding to the user identification information, proposal information proposing resubmission of the biometric information when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the user identification information was stored in association with the skin classification; storing the skin classification and the user identification information in association with each other based on the analysis result of the re-submitted biological information; generating time-series information relating to a skin classification corresponding to the user identification information at the time of the previous provision of the biometric information and a skin classification corresponding to the user identification information at the time of the re-provision of the biometric information, and transmitting the information to a user terminal corresponding to the user identification information; 6. The information processing system according to claim 2.

7. The information processing system according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit generates three or more skin classifications based on a similarity between data obtained by analyzing the biometric information of the plurality of users for two or more evaluation items related to the biometric information.

8. An information processing method for providing information on skin care products to each user, comprising: Analyzing biological information related to the skin of a plurality of users provided by the users, and generating a plurality of skin classifications for classifying the skin of the users based on the analysis results; storing user identification information identifying a user who provided the biometric information in association with any one of the generated skin classifications, and storing product information regarding a plurality of skin-related products in association with the skin classification; receiving evaluation information indicating evaluations of the product by each user who has used the product; a skin classification corresponding to user identification information of a user who has made an evaluation of the evaluation information, the evaluation information, and the product information of the product that is the subject of evaluation in the evaluation information, in association with each other; receiving a search request for product information using the skin classification as a condition from a user terminal of a user having the user identification information; In response to the search request, search for the product information corresponding to the skin classification set as the condition, associate the product information with the evaluation information corresponding to the skin classification, and transmit the product information to the user terminal. Information processing methods.

9. A program for providing information on skin care products to each user, the program including: analyzing biological information related to the skin of a plurality of users provided by the users, and generating a plurality of skin classifications for classifying the skin of the users based on the analysis results; storing user identification information identifying a user who is a source of the biometric information in association with any one of the generated skin classifications, and storing product information regarding a plurality of skin-related products in association with the skin classification; receiving evaluation information indicating evaluations of the product by each user who has used the product; a step of storing a skin classification corresponding to user identification information of a user who has made an evaluation of the evaluation information, the evaluation information, and the product information of the product that is the subject of evaluation in the evaluation information in association with each other; receiving a search request for product information using the skin classification as a condition from a user terminal of a user having the user identification information; a step of searching for the product information corresponding to the skin classification set as the condition in response to the search request, associating the product information with the evaluation information corresponding to the skin classification, and transmitting the product information to the user terminal; A program that executes the following.

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