Washstand and program

Abstract

To provide a washstand that enables a user to acquire information without being consciously aware of it.SOLUTION: A washstand comprises: a reception unit 11 that receives a predetermined action relating to the washstand by a user; and an output unit 18 that outputs predetermined information to the user in response to the reception unit 11 receiving the predetermined action.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a bathroom vanity and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Recently, due to changes in the environment such as an increase in single-person households and more women entering the workforce, it has become more difficult for mothers to care for their children by managing the time it takes for them to get dressed and providing them with the necessary information. As a result, there is an increasing need for children to check information such as the current time, what they are bringing with them, and the weather forecast for the day when they are getting dressed. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Publication No. 3199485 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] For example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1 and the like, various technologies have been proposed to improve the visibility and interest of clocks used to check the time. However, when getting ready, the act of looking at a clock itself is often troublesome. The same is true for checking information such as belongings and the weather.

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a bathroom vanity and a program that allow a user to acquire information without being aware of it. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problem, the bathroom vanity of the first aspect of the present invention comprises a reception unit that receives a specified action related to the bathroom vanity from a user, and an output unit that outputs specified information to the user when the reception unit receives the specified action.

[0007] According to this configuration, predetermined information is output to the user at the bathroom vanity, which is often used at roughly the same time every day as a place to wake up by washing your face, brush your teeth, and get dressed by using a hair dryer, so the user can obtain the information without even realizing it.

[0008] In a second aspect of the present invention, the predetermined information is information that prompts the user to take a certain action.

[0009] According to this configuration, it is possible to understand the specific actions that the user should take without being aware of them.

[0010] In addition, in a third aspect of the present invention, the device further includes a comparison unit that, when the reception unit receives the specified action, compares information regarding the time when the specified action was received with information regarding a reference time, and a determination unit that determines the specified information to be output by the output unit based on the comparison result by the comparison unit.

[0011] The predetermined action at the bathroom vanity is often a routine that occurs, for example, in the morning, etc. Therefore, with this configuration, predetermined information determined based on a comparison between information about the time when the predetermined action was accepted and information about a reference time is output to the user, so the user can subconsciously check whether or not they need to hurry. Furthermore, since this confirmation is performed in the present tense, rather than before or after the predetermined action, the action can be corrected on the spot, improving convenience.

[0012] In addition, in a fourth aspect of the present invention, the system further includes an action identification unit that identifies a specified action that has become routine based on the history of the reception unit's reception of the specified action, a derivation unit that derives information regarding the reference time based on information regarding the time at which the reception unit received the specified action identified by the action identification unit, and a judgment unit that judges whether the specified action received by the reception unit is the specified action identified by the action identification unit, and the comparison unit performs the comparison when the judgment result of the judgment unit is a positive judgment.

[0013] According to this configuration, the user's daily routine is analyzed based on the user's daily activities and the time when those activities are performed, and information regarding the reference time is derived based on the analyzed routine. Therefore, the information regarding the reference time is not predetermined time information but time information optimized for the user, improving convenience.

[0014] In addition, the program relating to the fifth aspect of the present invention causes a computer to function as a reception unit that receives a specified action related to a user's bathroom vanity, and an output unit that outputs specified information to the user when the reception unit receives the specified action.

[0015] According to this configuration, predetermined information is output to the user at the bathroom vanity, which is often used at roughly the same time every day as a place to wake up by washing your face, brush your teeth, and get dressed by using a hair dryer, so the user can obtain the information without even realizing it. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the bathroom vanity and program of the present invention, the user can acquire information without being aware of it. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view schematically illustrating an example of the appearance of a bathroom vanity according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2]2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the bathroom vanity shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 3] 2 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the bathroom vanity shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 4] 10 is a flowchart illustrating basic processing by the bathroom vanity shown in FIG. [Figure 5] 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the details of the processing from step SP4 to step SP9 shown in FIG. 4. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. To facilitate understanding of the description, the same components in the drawings will be denoted by the same reference numerals as much as possible, and duplicate descriptions will be omitted where appropriate.

[0019] === Implementation form === <Exterior configuration> FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically illustrating the appearance of a bathroom vanity 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as "this embodiment").

[0020] As shown in Fig. 1, the bathroom vanity 1 has a main body 2. The main body 2 includes a faucet 2A, a mirror 2B, and a bowl 2C.

[0021] Faucet 2A is configured to be able to dispense water when operated by the user. Mirror 2B is provided above faucet 2A to reflect the user. Bowl 2C is provided below faucet 2A to receive the water dispensed from faucet 2A.

[0022] <Hardware configuration> FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an example of the hardware configuration of bathroom vanity unit 1 shown in FIG.

[0023] The bathroom vanity 1 has a computer, and as shown in Figure 2, the main parts of the hardware configuration include a human body detection unit 3, an activity detection unit 4, an output device 5, a control device 7, a communication device 8, and a memory device 9 (auxiliary memory device).

[0024] The human body detection unit 3 is a device that detects a human body. Specifically, it includes one or more of a human sensor (infrared sensor, radio wave sensor, sound sensor, ultrasonic sensor, etc.) that detects each reflection intensity, a biometric authentication device (camera, millimeter wave sensor, etc.), and a short-range communication device that performs short-range communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication. The human body detection unit 3 detects a human body in front of the main body 2, for example.

[0025] The activity detection unit 4 is a device that detects predetermined actions (hereinafter simply referred to as "predetermined actions") related to the bathroom vanity. Examples of predetermined actions include washing your face and hands, gargling, brushing your teeth, using a hair dryer, and turning on a light (not shown). Specific examples of the activity detection unit 4 include one or more of a faucet sensor that detects the open / closed state of the faucet 2A, a dispenser sensor that detects the discharge of a dispenser (each dispenser that discharges a liquid such as liquid soap, disinfectant gel, or alcohol), an on / off sensor that detects the on / off state of the hair dryer or light (not shown), and a camera (including an infrared camera) that detects the user's movements.

[0026] The output device 5 is a device that outputs information to the user, such as a display, a speaker, and / or lighting (including LED). The lighting can output information by changing the color or intensity of the light. In FIG. 1, as an example, the mirror 2B is a half mirror, and a display that can project images and text information is provided behind it as the output device 5.

[0027] The control device 7 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 7A and a memory (main storage device) 7B. The CPU 7A executes predetermined programs stored in the storage device 9 or the memory 7B, thereby functioning as various functional means. Details of these functional means will be described later.

[0028] The communication device 8 is configured with a communication interface and the like for communicating with an external device.

[0029] The storage device 9 is configured with a hard disk, etc. This storage device 9 stores various programs and various information required for executing the processes in the control device 7, as well as information on the results of the processes.

[0030] ≪Functional configuration≫ FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an example of the functional configuration of bathroom vanity unit 1 shown in FIG. As shown in Figure 3, the bathroom vanity 1 has a reception unit 11, a person identification unit 12, an action identification unit 13, a derivation unit 14, a judgment unit 15, a comparison unit 16, a decision unit 17, an output unit 18, and a memory unit 19 as the main functional components.

[0031] The reception unit 11 receives information on the human body detected by the human body detection unit 3 and information on the predetermined action related to the bathroom vanity detected by the action detection unit 4. However, in the following, the information (about the presence or absence of a human body) detected by the human body detection unit 3 may also be treated as a type of predetermined action that has arrived in front of the main body unit 2.

[0032] The person identification unit 12 identifies the user based on the information received by the reception unit 11. For example, the user may be identified based on the information about the human body received by the receiving unit 11 and the linking information. The linked information here refers to information that links information (such as reflection intensity) detected by the human body detection unit 3 with a person, and this information is stored in advance in the storage unit 19. This utilizes the fact that reflection intensity differs depending on the size of a person.

[0033] If the human body detection unit 3 is a human sensor or a biometric authentication device, the person identification unit 12 may identify the user based on the reflection intensity from a human body in front of the main body 2. If the human body detection unit 3 is a short-range communication device, the person identification unit 12 may identify the user based on information received from a smart watch worn by the user. Furthermore, the person identification unit 12 may more accurately identify the user based on a combination of these multiple pieces of information. However, for example, if the user lives alone, the person identification unit 12 may be omitted.

[0034] The activity identification unit 13 identifies a routine predetermined activity based on the history of predetermined activity acceptance by the acceptance unit 11. This identification may be performed for one predetermined activity or for a combination of multiple predetermined activities. Note that, hereinafter, the identified predetermined activity will also be referred to as a "specific activity."

[0035] For example, in the case of a user washing their face, the predetermined action of turning on the faucet 2A may be considered as one specific action, or the multiple changes in the open / closed state of the faucet 2A during the process of wetting the face, washing the face with facial soap, and finally rinsing may be considered as a single specific action. The same applies to actions such as washing hands, gargling, brushing teeth, using a hair dryer, and turning on the light (not shown) of the bathroom vanity 1 (which may also include the action of reaching the front of the main body 2).

[0036] The activity identification unit 13 may determine as a specific activity a specific activity that the receiving unit 11 has received only once in the past, a specific activity that the receiving unit 11 has received a predetermined number of times, a specific activity that the receiving unit 11 receives at a frequency equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, once a day), or a specific activity that satisfies two or more of these conditions, or a specific activity based on other conditions. The specific activity is then stored in the memory unit 19.

[0037] The derivation unit 14 derives (learns) information about the reference time based on information about the time when the specific action (or the first (current) predetermined action) was accepted by the acceptance unit 11. For example, a weighted average of past values ​​including the current value may be used for this derivation. In addition, information regarding the time when a specific action was accepted is considered to be information that includes one or more of the following: the time when the start of the specific action was accepted, the time when the end of the specific action was accepted, and the time from the start time to the end time (i.e., the required time). Furthermore, the "information relating to the reference time" is information that includes one or more of a reference start time range, a reference end time range, and a reference required time range. Note that the "range" may have a margin of ± several seconds or ± several tens of seconds from the reference time or duration.

[0038] Furthermore, when there are multiple specific actions identified by the action identification unit 13, information on these reference times is set for each specific action. Also, information on these reference times may be set for each user identified by the person identification unit 12.

[0039] The determination unit 15 determines whether or not the predetermined action (including a combination of a plurality of predetermined actions) received by the reception unit 11 is a specific action stored in the storage unit 19.

[0040] The determination unit 15 may make the above determination based on a combination of information received by the reception unit 11 from multiple human body detection units 3 or activity detection units 4. Furthermore, the bathroom vanity 1 may be provided with multiple types of human body detection units 3 and activity detection units 4 according to the multiple pieces of information used for the determination.

[0041] When the receiving unit 11 receives a predetermined action, the comparison unit 16 compares information about the time when the predetermined action was received with information about a reference time. More specifically, the comparison unit 16 performs this comparison when the receiving unit 11 receives a predetermined action and the determination result of the determination unit 15 is positive, i.e., when the predetermined action is a specific action.

[0042] The comparison result may be, for example, that the time when the start (end) of the specific action is accepted is earlier than the reference start (end) time range (first pattern), within the range (second pattern), or later than the range (third pattern). Alternatively, the time required for the specific action may be shorter than the reference required time range (first pattern), within the range (second pattern), or longer than the range (third pattern).

[0043] In order to perform the above comparison, the comparison unit 16 has a timer function for measuring time and duration.

[0044] Based on the comparison result by the comparison unit 16, the determination unit 17 determines information on the content relating to time (first output information, second output information, and third output information described below).

[0045] For example, the determination unit 17 determines first output information when the comparison result is a first pattern, second output information when the comparison result is a second pattern, and third output information when the comparison result is a third pattern. The first output information is content that notifies that the timing of the specific action is earlier than usual, the second output information is content that notifies that the timing of the specific action is the same as usual, and the third output information is content that notifies that the timing of the specific action is later than usual.

[0046] Furthermore, when the receiving unit 11 receives a predetermined action, the determining unit 17 determines information (hereinafter referred to as "recommended information") that encourages the user to take a certain action. In this regard, the recommended information may be determined when the determination result of the determining unit 15 is a positive determination. Alternatively, the recommended information may be determined regardless of the determination result of the determining unit 15.

[0047] However, each of the above-mentioned output information and recommendation information is information stored in advance in the storage unit 19, and is at least one of audio information, image information, character information (text), and information about lighting (color change, light intensity). Also, each of the output information and recommendation information may be referred to as "predetermined information."

[0048] Furthermore, when the reception unit 11 receives that a user has arrived in front of the main body unit 2, the determination unit 17 may first determine a performance to welcome the user (hereinafter referred to as a "hospitality performance").

[0049] When the receiving unit 11 receives the predetermined action, the output unit 18 outputs the output information, the recommendation information, and the hospitality performance determined by the determining unit 17 to the user using the output device 5.

[0050] The storage unit 19 stores various information such as the above-mentioned linking information, each piece of output information, recommendation information, hospitality effects, and initial setting information.

[0051] <Basic Processing> The basic processing by the bathroom vanity 1 will be described in detail using the flowchart in Figure 4. Note that the following steps are an example, and the order and content of the steps can be changed as appropriate.

[0052] (Step SP1) The subsequent processing branches depending on whether or not the human body detection unit 3 detects a user (human body). If detected, the accepting unit 11 accepts information about the user detected by the human body detecting unit 3, and the process proceeds to step SP2. If not detected, the process ends.

[0053] (Step SP2) The person identification unit 12 identifies the user based on the information received by the reception unit 11. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step SP3.

[0054] (Step SP3) The determination unit 17 determines the content of the hospitality. The output unit 18 outputs the determined content of the hospitality. Specific examples of the content of the hospitality may include predetermined music (for example, the user's favorite music) or a greeting to the user (such as "Good morning" in the morning). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step SP4.

[0055] (Step SP4) Subsequent processing branches depending on whether or not the predetermined behavior detected by the behavior detection unit 4 and accepted by the acceptance unit 11 is an already learned behavior, that is, a specific behavior. If it is the specific act, the process proceeds to step SP5, and if it is not the specific act, the process proceeds to step SP9.

[0056] (Step SP5) The comparison unit 16 compares the information relating to the time when the predetermined action was accepted with the information relating to the reference time, and the subsequent processing branches depending on the comparison result. If the comparison result is the first pattern, the process proceeds to step SP6; if the comparison result is the second pattern, the process proceeds to step SP7; and if the comparison result is the third pattern, the process proceeds to step SP8.

[0057] (Step SP6) The determination unit 17 determines information related to time as the first output information. Specific examples of the first output information may be "You're earlier than usual" or (for example, when going out in the morning) "You have xx minutes to spare." The output unit 18 outputs the first output information determined by the determination unit 17. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step SP9.

[0058] (Step SP7) The determination unit 17 determines information about time as second output information. Specific examples of the second output information may be "almost on time" or "as usual." The output unit 18 outputs the second output information determined by the determination unit 17. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step SP9.

[0059] (Step SP8) The determination unit 17 determines information related to time as the third output information. Specific examples of the third output information may be "You're later than usual" or (for example, if you are out in the morning) "You're x minutes late." The output unit 18 outputs the third output information determined by the determination unit 17. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step SP9.

[0060] (Step SP9) The derivation unit 14 derives (learns) information about the reference time based on information about the time when the reception unit 11 received the predetermined action or the specific action. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step SP10.

[0061] (Step SP10) The determining unit 17 determines the recommended information, and the output unit 18 outputs the recommended information determined by the determining unit 17. For example, if the recommendation information is audio or text information, it may be something like, "Today is the day for non-burnable garbage," "The expiration date of XX is approaching," "Let's buy some toilet paper," "It looks like it's going to rain," or "The train is delayed." The process then ends. The above is an example of the basic process performed by the bathroom vanity 1.

[0062] Comparison and learning process Next, the comparison and learning process in steps SP4-SP9 in Fig. 4 will be described in detail using the flowchart in Fig. 5. Note that the following description will be given assuming that the predetermined action is face washing. Also, the following steps are an example, and the order and content of the steps can be changed as appropriate.

[0063] (Step SP41) When washing their face, the user opens the faucet 2A, discharges water, and wets their face with the scooped water. At this time, the action detection unit 4 detects the open state of the faucet 2A (first discharge of water), and this is received by the reception unit 11. Here, as an example, the action detection unit 4 is assumed to be a faucet sensor that detects the open / closed state of the faucet 2A. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step SP42.

[0064] (Step SP42) The time when the faucet 2A is opened (the time when the first water discharge starts) is stored in the memory unit 19. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step SP43.

[0065] (Step SP43) The user turns off the water faucet 2A and applies the facial soap to their face to wash. At this time, the action detection unit 4 detects that the water faucet 2A is turned off (first water stop), and the reception unit 11 receives this information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step SP44.

[0066] (Step SP44) The user turns on the faucet 2A to discharge water and uses the scooped water to wash away the facial soap from their face. At this time, the action detection unit 4 detects that the faucet 2A is in the open state (second discharge of water), and the reception unit 11 receives this information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step SP45.

[0067] (Step SP45) The length of time that the faucet 2A is closed (water stop time), i.e., the time required to apply the facial soap to the face and wash it, is stored in the memory unit 19. This required time is determined by the comparison unit 16 measuring the time from when the faucet 2A is closed in step SP43 to when it is opened in step SP44. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step SP46.

[0068] (Step SP46) The action detection unit 4 detects the closed state of the faucet 2A (the second water stop), and the reception unit 11 receives this. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step SP47.

[0069] (Step SP47) The length of time that faucet 2A is open (the time for the second water discharge), i.e., the required time for rinsing, is stored in memory unit 19. Note that this required time is determined by comparison unit 16 measuring the time from when faucet 2A is opened in step SP44 to when it is closed in step SP46. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step SP48.

[0070] (Step SP48) The determination unit 15 determines whether the predetermined action (including a combination of multiple predetermined actions) received by the reception unit 11 is a specific action. This determination is made by comparing the information stored in steps SP42, SP45, and SP47 with past patterns. In addition, if there are multiple specific actions, the determination unit 15 also determines which specific action is the specific action. As an example, if the rinsing time stored in step SP49 is between 20 seconds and 60 seconds, it is determined to be face washing (if it is less than 20 seconds, it may be determined to be tooth brushing, and if it is 60 seconds or more, it may be determined to be shaving). If it is any of the specified acts, the process proceeds to step SP49, and if it is not any of the specified acts, the process proceeds to step SP50.

[0071] (Step SP49) The comparison unit 16 compares the start time stored in step SP42 with the reference start time range corresponding to the specific action determined by the determination unit 15 in step SP48, and also compares the end time stored in step SP47 with the reference end time range. Based on the comparison results, the determination unit 17 determines one of the first output information, the second output information, and the third output information, and outputs the determined output information from the output unit 18. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step SP50.

[0072] (Step SP50) The derivation unit 14 derives (learns) information regarding the reference time, i.e., the reference start time range and the reference end time range, based on information regarding the time when the reception unit 11 received the specific action (or the first (current) specified action), i.e., the start time stored in step SP42 and the end time stored in step SP47. In addition, when the reception unit 11 makes a positive determination in step SP48, that is, when the received predetermined action is a specific action, this derivation is performed taking into account past values ​​(times) (for example, using a weighted average, etc.). The process then ends. The above is an example of the comparison and learning process by bathroom vanity 1. However, in step SP50, the derivation unit 14 may derive the reference required time range based on the required time, which is the difference between the start time stored in step SP42 and the end time stored in step SP47. In this case, the comparison unit 16 may use the reference required time range for comparison.

[0073] <Action and effect> The bathroom vanity 1 of this embodiment includes a reception unit 11 that receives a predetermined action related to the bathroom vanity from the user, and an output unit 18 that outputs predetermined information to the user when the reception unit 11 receives the predetermined action. In this embodiment, predetermined information is output to the user at the bathroom vanity, which is often used at roughly the same time every day as a place to wake up by washing your face, brush your teeth, and groom yourself with a hair dryer, so the user can obtain the information without even being aware of it.

[0074] In this embodiment, the predetermined information is information that prompts the user to take a certain action. In this way, in this embodiment, it is possible to grasp the specific actions that the user should take without being aware of them.

[0075] In addition, in this embodiment, when the receiving unit 11 receives a specified action, the device further includes a comparison unit 16 that compares information regarding the time when the specified action was received with information regarding a reference time, and a determination unit 17 that determines the specified information to be output by the output unit 18 based on the comparison result by the comparison unit 16. The predetermined action at the bathroom vanity is often a routine that occurs, for example, in the morning, etc. Therefore, according to this embodiment, predetermined information determined based on a comparison between information relating to the time when the predetermined action was accepted and information relating to a reference time is output to the user, so the user can unconsciously check whether or not they need to hurry. Furthermore, since this confirmation is performed in the present tense, rather than before or after the predetermined action, the action can be corrected on the spot, improving convenience.

[0076] In addition, this embodiment further includes an action identification unit 13 that identifies a routinized predetermined action based on the history of the reception unit 11 receiving the predetermined action, a derivation unit 14 that derives information regarding a reference time based on information regarding the time when the reception unit 11 received the predetermined action identified by the action identification unit 13, and a judgment unit 15 that judges whether the predetermined action received by the reception unit 11 is the predetermined action identified by the action identification unit 13, and the comparison unit 16 performs a comparison when the judgment result of the judgment unit 15 is a positive judgment. In this manner, in this embodiment, the user's daily routine is analyzed based on the user's actions and the times at which those actions are performed, and information regarding the reference time is derived based on the analyzed routine. Therefore, the information regarding the reference time is not predetermined time information, but time information optimized for the user, thereby improving convenience.

[0077] In addition, the program of this embodiment causes the computer to function as a reception unit 11 that receives a specified action related to the user's bathroom vanity, and an output unit 18 that outputs specified information to the user when the reception unit 111 receives the specified action. In this embodiment, predetermined information is output to the user at the bathroom vanity, which is often used at roughly the same time every day as a place to wake up by washing your face, brush your teeth, and groom yourself with a hair dryer, so the user can obtain the information without even being aware of it.

[0078] === Variations === The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. In other words, designs that are produced by those skilled in the art with appropriate design modifications to the above-described specific examples are also included within the scope of the present invention as long as they include the features of the present invention. Furthermore, the elements of the above-described embodiments and the following modifications can be combined to the extent technically possible, and such combinations are also included within the scope of the present invention as long as they include the features of the present invention.

[0079] For example, in the above embodiment, when the reception unit 11 receives a predetermined action, the determination unit 17 determines the content of the hospitality, and the output unit 18 outputs the content of the hospitality determined by the determination unit 17. However, for example, a light (not shown) may be provided on the bathroom vanity 1, and when the reception unit 11 receives the action, the light may be automatically turned on as one of the hospitality actions. In addition, the bathroom vanity 1 may be equipped with a transmitting unit (not shown) that transmits a trigger signal to a smart home or a smart speaker, and when the smart home or smart speaker outputs the trigger signal, it may turn on. Furthermore, bathroom vanity 1 may perform one or more of these processes.

[0080] In addition, in the above embodiment, it has been explained that the information relating to the reference time is learned by learning the specified action received by the reception unit 11, but instead of the learning function, the information may be stored in advance in the memory unit 19 as an initial setting.

[0081] Furthermore, the information relating to the reference time described in the above embodiment may be modified by the user as appropriate.

[0082] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a bathroom vanity is given as an example, but the present invention is not limited to a bathroom vanity, and may instead be applied to, for example, a toilet, a bath, or a kitchen. [Explanation of symbols]

[0083] 1: Bathroom vanity, 11: Reception unit, 13: Action identification unit, 14: Derivation unit, 15: Determination unit, 16: Comparison unit, 17: Decision unit, 18: Output unit

Claims

1. a reception unit that receives predetermined actions related to the user's bathroom vanity; an output unit that outputs predetermined information to the user when the receiving unit receives the predetermined action; A bathroom vanity equipped with:

2. The predetermined information is content that encourages the user to take a certain action. The bathroom vanity according to claim 1.

3. a comparison unit that, when the reception unit receives the predetermined action, compares information relating to the time at which the predetermined action was received with information relating to a reference time; a determination unit that determines the predetermined information to be output by the output unit based on a comparison result by the comparison unit; The bathroom vanity of claim 1 further comprising:

4. an action identification unit that identifies a routine predetermined action based on a history of the predetermined action received by the receiving unit; a derivation unit that derives information about the reference time based on information about the time when the receiving unit accepted the predetermined action identified by the action identification unit; a determination unit that determines whether the predetermined action accepted by the acceptance unit is the predetermined action identified by the action identification unit; Further provided with The comparison unit performs the comparison when the determination result of the determination unit is positive. The bathroom vanity according to claim 3.

5. Computer, a reception unit that receives predetermined actions related to the user's bathroom vanity; an output unit that outputs predetermined information to the user when the receiving unit receives the predetermined action; A program that functions as a

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