Time study device, method and program

Abstract

To provide a time study device for efficiently performing time studies.SOLUTION: A time study device includes a measurement unit for measuring a work time, a storage unit for storing interruptibility set for each work, and a display unit for controlling a display. In a state where one work and subsequent work are interruptible, when a start button of the one work is selected, the measurement unit starts to measure a time for the one work: the display unit displays a measured time for the one work as a measured time for work while measured; when a start button of the subsequent work is selected, the measurement unit stops measuring the time for the one work and starts to measure a time for the subsequent work; and the display unit displays a measured time of the one work as a measured time of work while stopped and displays a measured time of the subsequent work as a measured time of work while measured.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a time study device, method, and program. [Background technology]

[0002] Time studies have traditionally been conducted at various work sites. By measuring the time required for each task in a time study, suggestions for improving and streamlining the work can be obtained. For example, Cited Document 1 discloses a technology for improving the method of collecting and aggregating time study data appropriate for when workers perform work while moving around over a wide area. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-280726 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Conventional time studies have been conducted using stopwatches, but this method requires manual recording of the measured time and the details of the work, which is very time-consuming.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and has an object to enable efficient execution of time studies. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] According to one embodiment, the time study device comprises a measurement unit that measures the time of tasks, a memory unit that stores the interruptibility set for each task, and a display unit that controls the display. When one task and the next task are interruptible, when a start button for the first task is selected, the measurement unit starts measuring the time of the first task, and the display unit displays the measured time of the first task as the measured time of the task being measured. When a start button for the next task is selected, the measurement unit stops measuring the time of the first task and starts measuring the time of the next task, and the display unit displays the measured time of the first task as the measured time of the stopped task, and displays the measured time of the next task as the measured time of the task being measured. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to one embodiment, a time study can be efficiently performed. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of the configuration of a time study system 1000. [Figure 2] 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a server device 1. FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a time study device 2. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of a time study device 2. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of work information 221. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of measurement result information 222. [Figure 7] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed by the time study apparatus 2. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a time study screen ts. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a time study screen ts. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a time study screen ts. [Figure 11] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed by the time study apparatus 2. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a time study screen ts. [Figure 13] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed by the time study apparatus 2. [Figure 14] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed by the time study apparatus 2. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a time study screen ts. [Figure 16] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a method for displaying measurement results. [Figure 17] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of a time study device 2. [Figure 18] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a method for displaying measurement results. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, each embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that, in the description of the specification and drawings relating to each embodiment, components having substantially the same functional configuration are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted.

[0010] [First embodiment] <System configuration> First, an overview of the time study system 1000 according to this embodiment will be described. The time study system 1000 is an information processing system that uses a time study device 2 to efficiently execute a time study.

[0011] Here, a time study is a series of procedures for measuring and recording the time taken for each task performed by a worker at a work site. Time studies can be performed at any location where on-site work occurs, such as a nursing home, a medical facility, or a factory.

[0012] Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a time study system 1000. As shown in Fig. 1, the time study system 1000 includes a server device 1 and a time study device 2, which are communicably connected to each other via a network N. The network N is, for example, a wired local area network (LAN), a wireless LAN, the Internet, a public line network, a mobile data communication network, or a combination of these. In the example of Fig. 1, the time study system 1000 includes one server device 1 and one time study device 2, but may include multiple of each.

[0013] The server device 1 is an information processing device that collects the results of time studies executed using the time study device 2. In the example of Fig. 1, the server device 1 is a single information processing device, but it may also be realized as a system consisting of multiple information processing devices connected via a network N.

[0014] The time study device 2 is an information processing device used by a user who performs a time study. The time study device 2 is, for example, but not limited to, a PC, a smartphone, or a tablet terminal. The time study device 2 is preferably a portable information processing device (a smartphone or a tablet terminal). The user of the time study device 2 may be the worker who performs the work, or a third party who accompanies the worker and measures the worker's work time.

[0015] <Hardware configuration of server device 1> Next, we will explain the hardware configuration of the server device 1. Fig. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the server device 1. As shown in Fig. 2, the server device 1 includes a processor 101, a memory 102, a storage 103, a communication I / F 104, an input device 105, an output device 106, and a drive device 107, which are interconnected via a bus B1.

[0016] The processor 101 controls each component of the server device 1 and realizes the functions of the server device 1 by loading various programs, including an OS (Operating System) and a time study program, stored in the storage 103 into the memory 102 and executing them. The processor 101 is, for example, but not limited to, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), or a DSP (Digital Signal Processor).

[0017] The memory 102 is, for example, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), or a combination thereof. The ROM is, for example, a programmable read-only memory (PROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), or a combination thereof. The RAM is, for example, but not limited to, a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or a static random access memory (SRAM).

[0018] The storage 103 stores various programs and data, including an OS and a time study program. The storage 103 is, for example, a flash memory, a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), or a storage class memory (SCM), but is not limited to these.

[0019] The communication I / F 104 is an interface for connecting the server device 1 to an external device via the network N and controlling communication. The communication I / F 104 is, for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), ZigBee (registered trademark), or Ethernet (registered trademark), but is not limited to these.

[0020] The input device 105 is a device for inputting information to the server device 1. The input device 105 is, for example, a mouse, a keyboard, a touch panel, a microphone, a scanner, a photographing device (camera), various sensors, or an operation button, but is not limited to these.

[0021] The output device 106 is a device for outputting information from the server device 1. The output device 106 is, for example, a display device (display), a projector, a printer, a speaker, or a vibrator, but is not limited to these.

[0022] The drive device 107 is a device that reads and writes data from and to the recording medium 108. The drive device 107 is, for example, but not limited to, a magnetic disk drive, an optical disk drive, a magneto-optical disk drive, or an SD card reader. The recording medium 108 is, for example, but not limited to, a CD (Compact Disc), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), an FD (Floppy Disk), an MO (Magneto-Optical disk), a BD (Blu-ray (registered trademark) Disc), a USB (registered trademark) memory, or an SD card.

[0023] In this embodiment, the time study program may be written to memory 102 or storage 103 during the manufacturing stage of the server device 1, or may be provided to the server device 1 via the network N, or may be provided to the server device 1 via a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium such as recording medium 108.

[0024] <Hardware configuration of time study device 2> Next, we will explain the hardware configuration of the time study apparatus 2. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the time study apparatus 2. As shown in Fig. 3, the time study apparatus 2 includes a processor 201, a memory 202, a storage 203, a communication I / F 204, an input device 205, and an output device 206, which are interconnected via a bus B2.

[0025] The processor 201 controls each component of the time study apparatus 2 and realizes the functions of the time study apparatus 2 by loading various programs, including an OS and a time study program, stored in the storage 203 into the memory 202 and executing them. The processor 201 is, for example, but is not limited to, a CPU, an MPU, a GPU, an ASIC, or a DSP.

[0026] The memory 202 is, for example, a ROM, a RAM, or a combination thereof. The ROM is, for example, a PROM, an EPROM, an EEPROM, or a combination thereof. The RAM is, for example, but not limited to, a DRAM or an SRAM.

[0027] The storage 203 stores various programs and data, including the OS and the time study program. The storage 203 is, for example, a flash memory, an HDD, an SSD, or an SCM, but is not limited to these.

[0028] The communication I / F 204 is an interface for connecting the time study apparatus 2 to an external device via the network N and controlling communication. The communication I / F 204 is, for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), ZigBee (registered trademark), or Ethernet (registered trademark), but is not limited to these.

[0029] The input device 205 is a device for inputting information to the time study device 2. The input device 205 is, for example, a mouse, a keyboard, a touch panel, a microphone, a scanner, a photographing device (camera), various sensors, or an operation button, but is not limited to these.

[0030] The output device 206 is a device for outputting information from the time study apparatus 2. The output device 206 is, for example, but not limited to, a display device (display), a projector, a printer, a speaker, or a vibrator. The time study apparatus 2 includes a display device 206D as the output device 206.

[0031] In this embodiment, the time study program may be written into the memory 202 or the storage 203 during the manufacturing stage of the time study device 2, or may be provided to the time study device 2 via the network N, or may be provided to the time study device 2 via a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium such as the recording medium 208.

[0032] <Functional configuration of time study device 2> Next, a description will be given of the functional configuration of the time study apparatus 2. Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the time study apparatus 2. As shown in Fig. 4, the time study apparatus 2 includes a communication unit 21, a storage unit 22, and a control unit 23.

[0033] In the following, we will explain an example in which a time study is conducted in a nursing home. The workers are staff members of the nursing home, the tasks are various tasks performed in the nursing home, and the users are the workers (staff members of the nursing home).

[0034] The communication unit 21 is realized by the communication I / F 204. The communication unit 21 transmits and receives information to and from the server device 1 via the network N.

[0035] The storage unit 22 is realized by the memory 202 and the storage 203. The storage unit 22 stores work information 221 and measurement result information 222.

[0036] The task information 221 is information about each task for which time is measured in the time study. The storage unit 22 stores the task information 221 for a plurality of tasks. The task information 221 may be set in advance or may be set by the user.

[0037] Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the task information 221. The task information 221 in Fig. 5 includes information items such as "TID", "task name", "interruptibility", and "threshold time".

[0038] "TID" is identification information that uniquely identifies a task.

[0039] "Work name" is the name of the work.

[0040] "Interruptibility" is a parameter that indicates whether other tasks may be performed while the task is being performed, and is set for each task. "Interruptibility (interruptibility)" indicates that other tasks may be performed, and "Interruptibility (non-interruptibility)" indicates that other tasks may not be performed. "Interruptibility" may be set in advance or may be set by the user.

[0041] "Possible" is preferably set for tasks that can be performed without much disruption, such as tasks that take a long time (such as changing sheets), tasks that require multiple people (such as recreational activities), and tasks that are not dangerous (such as assisting with eating).

[0042] "Not allowed" is preferably set for tasks that, once started, should be completed without other tasks. Examples of such tasks include dangerous tasks (such as administering medication), tasks that must be performed in a location away from other tasks (such as bathing), and tasks that must be completed in a short time (such as assisting with transfers).

[0043] The "threshold time" is the upper limit of the time at which measurement of task time can be stopped. When the threshold time has elapsed since measurement of task time was stopped, measurement of task time ends. The "threshold time" may be set in advance or may be arbitrarily set by the user. Furthermore, the "threshold time" may be the same for each task, or may be different for each task.

[0044] It should be noted that the work information 221 is not limited to the example in Fig. 5. The work information 221 may not include some of the above information items, or may include information items other than those above.

[0045] The measurement result information 222 is information indicating the measurement results of the time study. The storage unit 22 stores the measurement result information 222 of one or more time studies.

[0046] Fig. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the measurement result information 222. The measurement result information 222 in Fig. 6 includes information items such as "No.", "Start time.", "End time.", "Time.", and "TID."

[0047] "No." is the record number of the measurement result for each task.

[0048] "Start time" is the start time of the work.

[0049] "Finish time" is the time when the work is finished.

[0050] "Time" is the measured time required for each task.

[0051] "TID" is identification information that uniquely identifies a task.

[0052] It should be noted that the measurement result information 222 is not limited to the example in Fig. 6. The measurement result information 222 may not include some of the above information items, or may include information items other than those described above. The measurement result information 222 may include, for example, the stop time when measurement of the work time was stopped and the restart time when measurement of the work time was restarted.

[0053] The control unit 23 is realized by the processor 201 reading and executing a program from the memory 202 and working in cooperation with other hardware components. The control unit 23 controls the overall operation of the time study apparatus 2. The control unit 23 includes a measurement unit 231 and a display unit 232.

[0054] The measuring unit 231 measures the time required for a task in response to a user operation.

[0055] The display unit 232 controls the display of the display device 206D in response to a user operation.

[0056] The functional configuration of the time study apparatus 2 is not limited to the above example. For example, the time study apparatus 2 may have some of the above functional configurations, with the server apparatus 1 having the rest. The time study apparatus 2 may also have functional configurations other than those described above. Each functional configuration of the time study apparatus 2 may be realized by software, as described above, or by hardware such as an IC chip, an SoC (System on Chip), an LSI (Large Scale Integration), or a microcomputer.

[0057] <Time Study Device 2 Process 1> Next, a description will be given of the processing executed by the time study device 2. Fig. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed by the time study device 2. Figs. 8 to 10 are diagrams showing an example of a time study screen ts. Below, a description will be given of the case where the time for one task is measured.

[0058] (Step S101) First, the user operates the time study device 2 to display a time study screen ts on the display device 206D (step S101). In other words, the display unit 232 displays the time study screen ts on the display device 206D in response to the user's operation. The time study screen ts is a screen on which the user can perform a time study.

[0059] The time study screen ts in FIG. 8 displays the user name (Measurement Taro), the current date and time (2024 / 3 / 16 12:16), a plurality of start buttons sb, and a view button v.

[0060] The start button sb is a button that the user presses to start measuring task time. In the example of FIG. 8, start buttons sb corresponding to six types of tasks are displayed, and each start button sb has a label indicating the corresponding task (eating, taking medicine, toileting, cleaning, tidying up, drinking). When the user selects (tap) the start button sb for one of the tasks, measurement of the time for that task begins. In other words, selecting the start button sb simultaneously selects the task and starts measuring the task time. This reduces the user's operations required to execute a time study, allowing the time study to be executed efficiently.

[0061] The start button sb may be provided separately from the button for selecting a task. For example, the start button sb may be displayed on the time study screen ts separately from the button for selecting a task, or when a task is selected using the button for selecting a task, the start button sb for starting measurement of the time for that task may be displayed.

[0062] In addition to the start button st, a button for selecting parameters of the task may be provided. Examples of parameters include the number of workers performing the task, the number of subjects for whom the task is performed, and the location where the task is performed. For example, if two caregivers are providing meal assistance to 10 care recipients, the number of workers will be two and the number of subjects will be ten. These parameters are stored as task information 221 in association with the measured task time.

[0063] The view button v is a button for the user to display the measurement results. When the user selects the view button v, a measurement result screen mr is displayed, and the measurement results are displayed.

[0064] (Step S102) Next, the user selects the start button sb for task 1 on the time study screen ts (step S102). Task 1 here is any task that can be selected on the time study screen ts.

[0065] (Step S103) When the user selects the start button ts for one task, the measurement unit 231 starts measuring the time for the selected task (step S103). Here, it is assumed that the start button ts for "eating (assistance)" is selected.

[0066] (Step S104) The display unit 232 also displays the measurement time of the selected task as the measurement time of the task being measured by displaying the task being measured display section c1 on the time study screen ts (step S104). The task being measured is the task whose task time is being measured at that time. By displaying the task being measured display section c1, the type of task being measured and its measurement time can be clearly shown to the user.

[0067] The time study screen ts in Fig. 9 displays a task being measured display section c1 below the start button sb. The task being measured display section c1 is a UI component for displaying the type of task being measured (eating) and the measurement time of the task being measured (07:14), and has a stop button pb and an end button eb.

[0068] The stop button pb is a button that allows the user to stop measuring the work time. When the user selects the stop button pb, measurement of the work time stops.

[0069] The end button eb is a button for the user to end the measurement of the work time. When the user selects the end button eb, the measurement of the work time ends.

[0070] The display unit 232 may display the measurement work display section c1 for work 1 and also terminate the display of the start button sb for work 1. This makes it possible to prevent user confusion caused by multiple UI components (start button sb and measurement work display section c1) being displayed for one work.

[0071] (Step S105) Thereafter, if the user selects the stop button pb (step S105: YES), the process proceeds to step S110. On the other hand, if the user does not select the stop button pb (step S105: NO), the process proceeds to step S106.

[0072] (Step S106) If the user selects the end button eb (step S106: YES), the process proceeds to step S107. On the other hand, if the user does not select the end button eb (step S106: NO), the process returns to step S105. That is, once measurement of the time for one task has started, measurement continues until the user selects the stop button pb or the end button eb.

[0073] (Step S107) When the user selects the end button eb for task 1, the measurement unit 231 ends measurement of the time for task 1 (task being measured) (step S107).

[0074] (Step S108) Then, the storage unit 22 stores the measurement results (step S108). Specifically, the storage unit 22 associates one type of work, the measurement time, and the time (the start time and end time of the measurement of the work time) and stores them as measurement result information 222.

[0075] (Step S109) Thereafter, the display unit 232 ends the display of the currently measured task display section c1 (measurement time of task 1) (step S109). As a result, the time study screen ts returns from a state in which the currently measured task display section c1 is displayed (see FIG. 9) to a state in which the currently measured task display section c1 is not displayed (see FIG. 8). Then, the processing ends.

[0076] (Step S110) On the other hand, when the user selects the stop button pb for task 1 in step S105, the measurement unit 231 stops measuring the time for task 1 (task being measured) (step S110).

[0077] (Step S111) The display unit 232 changes the display mode of the measurement-in-progress display area c1 to display the measurement time of the first task as the measurement time of the stopped task (step S111). The stopped task is a task for which measurement of task time has been stopped at that point in time.

[0078] The measurement-in-progress display section c1 in FIG. 10 is displayed in a different color from the color during task time measurement, and has a start button sb instead of a stop button pb. By changing the display mode of the measurement-in-progress display section c1 in this way, it is possible to clearly indicate to the user that task time measurement has stopped. Note that the method for changing the display mode of the measurement-in-progress display section c1 is not limited to the example in FIG. 10, and any element such as size, position, color, or shape can be changed.

[0079] (Step S112) Thereafter, if the user selects the end button eb (step S112: YES), the process proceeds to step S107. On the other hand, if the user does not select the end button eb (step S112: NO), the process proceeds to step S113.

[0080] (Step S113) If the threshold time has elapsed since measurement of the work time of work 1 (stopped work) was stopped (step S113: YES), the process proceeds to step S114. In this case, the end time of work 1 (stopped work) becomes the stop time. On the other hand, if the threshold time has not elapsed since measurement of the work time of work 1 (stopped work) was stopped (step S113: NO), the process proceeds to step S114. In this way, by automatically ending measurement of the work time when the threshold time has elapsed since measurement of the work time of the stopped work was stopped, the time of the stopped work can be properly recorded even if the user forgets to end measurement of the time of the stopped work.

[0081] (Step S114) If the user selects the start button sb (step S114: YES), the process returns to step S103, and measurement of the time for task 1 is resumed. On the other hand, if the user does not select the start button sb (step S114: NO), the process returns to step S112. In other words, once measurement of the time for task 1 is stopped, measurement remains stopped until the user selects the start button sb or the end button eb.

[0082] <Process 2 of Time Study Device 2> Fig. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed by the time study apparatus 2. Fig. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a time study screen ts.

[0083] The following describes the case where the time of multiple tasks is measured continuously. However, the time of interruptible tasks is not measured continuously. This corresponds to the case where at least one of task 1 and the next task is uninterruptible. Specifically, we will explain the cases where task 1 is interruptible and the next task is uninterruptible, where task 1 is uninterruptible and the next task is uninterruptible, and where task 1 is uninterruptible and the next task is interruptible. Note that the process of stopping the measurement of the time of the task being measured is the same as steps S110 to S114 in Figure 7, so the description will be omitted.

[0084] (Step S201) First, the user operates the time study device 2 to display the time study screen ts on the display device 206D (step S201) (see FIG. 8). In other words, the display unit 232 displays the time study screen ts on the display device 206D in response to the user's operation.

[0085] (Step S202) Next, the user selects the start button sb for task 1 on the time study screen ts (step S202).

[0086] (Step S203) When the user selects the start button ts for one task, the measurement unit 231 starts measuring the time for the selected task (step S203). Here, it is assumed that the start button ts for "eating (assistance)" is selected.

[0087] (Step S204) The display unit 232 also displays the measurement time of the selected task as the measurement time of the task being measured (step S204) (see FIG. 9) by displaying the task being measured display section c1 on the time study screen ts. By displaying the task being measured display section c1, the type of task being measured and the measurement time can be clearly shown to the user.

[0088] (Step S205) Thereafter, if the user selects the start button sb for the next task (step S205: YES), the process proceeds to step S210. On the other hand, if the user does not select the start button sb for the next task (step S205: NO), the process proceeds to step S206.

[0089] (Step S206) If the user selects the end button eb (step S206: YES), the process proceeds to step S207. On the other hand, if the user does not select the end button eb (step S206: NO), the process returns to step S205. That is, once measurement of the time for task 1 has started, measurement continues until the user selects the end button eb.

[0090] (Step S207) When the user selects the end button eb for the first task (task being measured), the measurement unit 231 ends the measurement of the time for the first task (task being measured) (step S207).

[0091] (Step S208) Then, the storage unit 22 stores the measurement results (step S208). Specifically, the storage unit 22 associates the type of one task (task being measured), the measurement time, and the time (the start time and end time of measuring the task time) and stores them as measurement result information 222.

[0092] (Step S209) Thereafter, the display unit 232 ends the display of the currently measured task display section c1 (measurement time of task 1) (step S209). As a result, the time study screen ts returns from a state in which the currently measured task display section c1 is displayed (see FIG. 9) to a state in which the currently measured task display section c1 is not displayed (see FIG. 8). Then, the processing ends.

[0093] (Step S210) On the other hand, in step S205, when the user selects the start button sb for the next task, the measurement unit 231 ends measurement of the time for task 1 (task being measured) and starts measurement of the time for the selected next task (step S210). Here, it is assumed that the start button ts for "medication (assistance)" is selected.

[0094] (Step S211) The storage unit 22 stores the measurement results (step S211). Specifically, the storage unit 22 associates the type of one task (task being measured), the measurement time, and the time (the start time and end time of measuring the task time) with each other, and stores them as measurement result information 222.

[0095] (Step S212) Thereafter, the display unit 232 ends the display of the currently measured task display section c1 (measured time of task 1), and displays a new currently measured task display section c1, displaying the measured time of the selected next task as the measured time of the task being measured (step S212) (see FIG. 12). Then, the process returns to step S205.

[0096] Thereafter, steps S210 to S212 are repeated each time the start button sb of the next task is selected, and the time of the new task is continuously measured. When the end button eb of the next task (task being measured) last selected by the user is selected (step S205: NO, step S206: YES), the measurement unit 231 ends measurement of the time of the next task (task being measured) (step S207).

[0097] Then, the storage unit 22 stores the measurement result (step S208). Specifically, the storage unit 22 associates the type of the next task (task being measured), the measurement time, and the time (the start time and end time of measuring the task time) and stores them as measurement result information 222.

[0098] Thereafter, the display unit 232 ends the display of the currently measured task display section c1 (measurement time for the next task) (step S209). As a result, the time study screen ts returns from a state in which the currently measured task display section c1 is displayed (see FIGS. 9 and 12) to a state in which the currently measured task display section c1 is not displayed (see FIG. 8). Then, the processing ends.

[0099] Thus, according to this embodiment, simply selecting the start button st for the next task starts the selection of the next task and the measurement of task time. This allows the time for one task to be measured with one tap, reducing the user's operations required to execute a time study and enabling the time study to be executed efficiently.

[0100] <Process 3 of Time Study Device 2> 13 and 14 are flowcharts showing an example of processing executed by the time study apparatus 2. Fig. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a time study screen ts.

[0101] The following describes a case where the times of multiple interruptible tasks are continuously measured. This corresponds to a case where both one task and the next task are interruptible. Note that the process of stopping the measurement of the time of the task being measured is the same as steps S110 to S114 in Figure 7, so a description thereof will be omitted. Also, steps S301 to S309 are the same as steps S201 to S209 in Figure 11, so a description thereof will be omitted.

[0102] (Step S310) In step S305, when the user selects the start button sb for the next task, the measurement unit 231 stops measuring the time for task 1 (the task being measured) and starts measuring the time for the selected next task (step S310). Here, it is assumed that the start button ts for "cleaning" has been selected.

[0103] (Step S311) Next, the display unit 232 displays the stopped work display section c2 on the time study screen ts, thereby displaying the measured time of the first work (work being measured) as the measured time of the stopped work (step S311). By displaying the stopped work display section c2, the type of stopped work and the measured time can be shown to the user in an easy-to-understand manner.

[0104] (Step S312) The display unit 232 also displays the measurement time of the selected next task as the measurement time of the task being measured by displaying the task being measured display section c1 on the time study screen ts (step S312). Then, the process proceeds to step S313.

[0105] 15, a measurement task display section c1 and a stopped task display section c2 are displayed below a start button sb. The measurement task display section c1 is a UI component for displaying the type of task being measured (cleaning) and the measurement time of the task being measured (05:30), and has a stop button pb and an end button eb. The stopped task display section c2 is a UI component for displaying the type of task being stopped (eating) and the measurement time of the stopped task (07:14), and has a start button sb and an end button eb.

[0106] The work being measured display section c1 (measured time of the work being measured) is displayed more emphasized than the stopped work display section c2 (measured time of the stopped work). In the example of FIG. 15, the work being measured display section c1 is displayed overlaid on the stopped work display section c2, and is displayed larger and more centrally than the stopped work display section c2 in a more conspicuous color (a different color from the stopped work display section c2). In this way, by displaying the work being measured display section c1 more emphasized than the stopped work display section c2, the type of work being measured and the measurement time can be clearly shown to the user.

[0107] The method of highlighting the measurement work display section c1 is not limited to the example in Fig. 15, and any element such as size, position, color, or shape can be changed for highlighting. Furthermore, when there are multiple stopped works, it is preferable to display the stopped work display section c2 in order of newest (the time when measurement was stopped closest to the current time). In the example in Fig. 15, the stopped work display section c2 of the newest stopped work is displayed closer to and above the measurement work display section c1 of the measurement work.

[0108] Furthermore, the display unit 232 may display the measurement work display section c1 for the first work and the stopped work display section c2 for the next work, and may also terminate the display of the start buttons sb for the first work and the next work. This makes it possible to prevent user confusion caused by multiple UI components (start button sb and measurement work display section c1, start button sb and stopped work display section c2) being displayed for one work.

[0109] (Step S313) If the threshold time has elapsed since measurement of the work time of the stopped work was stopped (step S313: YES), the process proceeds to step S315. On the other hand, if the threshold time has not elapsed since measurement of the work time of the stopped work was stopped (step S313: NO), the process proceeds to step S314. If there are multiple stopped works, the same process is performed for each stopped work.

[0110] (Step S314) If the user selects the end button eb for the stopped work (stopped work display area c2) (step S314: YES), the process proceeds to step S315. On the other hand, if the user does not select the end button eb for the stopped work (stopped work display area c2) (step S314: NO), the process proceeds to step S318.

[0111] (Step S315) When a threshold time has elapsed since measurement of the stopped work was stopped, or when the end button eb of the stopped work (stopped work display section c2) is selected, the measurement section 231 ends measurement of the stopped work time (step S315).

[0112] (Step S316) Then, the storage unit 22 stores the measurement results (step S316). Specifically, the storage unit 22 associates the type of stopped work for which measurement has ended, the measurement time, and the time (the start time and end time of measurement of work time) and stores them as measurement result information 222. If the measurement ended because a threshold time has passed since measurement of the stopped work was stopped, the end time of the stopped work will be the stop time.

[0113] (Step S317) Thereafter, the display unit 232 ends the display of the stopped work display portion c2 (measured time of stopped work) (step S317), and then the process returns to step S313.

[0114] 15, when the end button eb in the stopped work display section c2 for "meal" is selected (step S313: YES), or when a threshold time (5 minutes) has elapsed since measurement of the work time for "meal" was stopped (step S314: YES), measurement of the work time for "meal" ends (step S315), the measurement result for "meal" (07:14) is stored (step S316), and the display in the stopped work display section c2 for "meal" ends (step S317). In this way, by automatically ending measurement of the work time when the threshold time has elapsed since measurement of the work time for the stopped work was stopped, the time for the stopped work can be properly recorded even if the user forgets to end measurement of the time for the stopped work.

[0115] (Step S318) If the user selects the start button sb for the next task (step S318: YES), the process returns to step S310. On the other hand, if the user does not select the start button sb for the next task (step S318: NO), the process proceeds to step S319.

[0116] (Step S319) If the user selects the Start Stopped Work button sb (step S319: YES), the process proceeds to step S327. On the other hand, if the user does not select the Start Stopped Work button sb (step S319: NO), the process proceeds to step S320.

[0117] (Step S320) If the user selects the end button eb for the work being measured (work being measured display area c1) (step S320: YES), the process proceeds to step S321. On the other hand, if the user does not select the end button eb for the work being measured (work being measured display area c1) (step S320: NO), the process returns to step S313.

[0118] (Step S321) When the end button eb of the task being measured (task being measured display section c1) is selected, the measurement section 231 ends the measurement of the time of the task being measured (step S321).

[0119] (Step S322) Then, the storage unit 22 stores the measurement results (step S322). Specifically, the storage unit 22 associates the type of the measurement-in-progress task for which measurement has ended with the measurement time and the time (the start time and end time of measurement of the task time) and stores them as measurement result information 222.

[0120] (Step S323) Thereafter, the display unit 232 ends the display of the operation under measurement display section c1 (measurement time of the operation under measurement) (step S323).

[0121] (Step S324) If there is a suspended work (step S324: YES), the process proceeds to step S325. On the other hand, if there is no suspended work (step S324: NO), the process ends.

[0122] (Step S325) If there is a stopped work, the measurement unit 231 resumes measuring the time of the stopped work (step S325). If there are multiple stopped works, measurement of the most recent stopped work (the time when measurement was stopped is closest to the current time) is resumed.

[0123] At this time, the measurement of the most recent stopped work may be automatically resumed, or the display unit 232 may display a UI component that prompts the user to decide whether or not to resume measurement of the most recent stopped work. In the latter case, if the user selects to resume measurement of the most recent stopped work, the measurement unit 231 resumes measurement of the most recent stopped work. On the other hand, if the user selects not to resume measurement of the most recent stopped work, the measurement unit 231 ends measurement of the most recent stopped work. Then, the display unit 232 displays a UI component that prompts the user to decide whether or not to resume measurement of the next new stopped work. Thereafter, the measurement unit 231 and the display unit 232 repeat this process until there are no more stopped works.

[0124] (Step S326) The display unit 232 displays the measurement time of the stopped work as the measurement time of the work being measured by displaying the measurement work display section c1 on the time study screen ts (step S326). By displaying the measurement work display section c1, the type of the work being measured and the measurement time can be clearly shown to the user. Thereafter, the process returns to step S313.

[0125] (Step S327) When the end button eb of the task being measured (task being measured display section c1) is selected, the measurement section 231 ends the measurement of the time of the task being measured (step S327).

[0126] (Step S328) Then, the storage unit 22 stores the measurement results (step S328). Specifically, the storage unit 22 associates the type of the measurement-in-progress task for which measurement has ended with the measurement time and the time (the start time and end time of measurement of the task time) and stores them as measurement result information 222.

[0127] (Step S329) Thereafter, the display unit 232 ends the display of the measurement-in-progress display area c1 (measurement time of the measurement-in-progress work) (step S329). Then, the process proceeds to step S325, where the measurement unit 231 resumes measuring the time of the stopped work for which the start button sb was selected in step S319 (step S325).

[0128] Thus, according to this embodiment, when both task 1 and the next task are interruptible, simply selecting the start button st for the next task starts the selection of the next task and measurement of task time, and stops the measurement of the time for task 1 (the previous task) that was being measured before the next task. Furthermore, when measurement of the next task is completed, measurement of the previous task is automatically resumed. This allows the user to start measuring the time for the next task and resume measuring the time for the previous task with a single tap, reducing the number of user operations required to execute a time study and enabling the time study to be executed efficiently.

[0129] <How to display measurement results> Here, a method for displaying measurement results will be described. Fig. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a method for displaying measurement results. More specifically, Fig. 16 shows a specific example of a time study and a measurement result screen mr that displays the corresponding measurement results. The measurement result screen mr is a screen that displays the measurement results of the time study.

[0130] First, a specific example of a time study (left side of Figure 16) will be explained. In the specific example of a time study in Figure 16, the solid bars indicate the time of work during measurement, and the dotted bars indicate the time of work during suspension.

[0131] 16, the user selects the "excretion" start button sb at time t1, selects the "excretion" end button eb at time t2, selects the "meal" start button sb at time t3, selects the "cleaning" start button sb at time t4, selects the "cleaning" end button eb at time t5, selects the "meal" start button sb at time t6, and selects the "medication" start button eb at time t7. In other words, this time study is performed by the user's seven selections (taps).

[0132] Since both "eating" and "cleaning" can be interrupted, when the "cleaning" start button sb is selected while measuring the "eating" time, measurement of the "eating" time stops at time t4, and measurement of the "cleaning" time begins (step S310). Furthermore, when the "cleaning" end button eb is selected, measurement of the "cleaning" time ends at time t4, and measurement of the "eating" time resumes at time t4 (step S325). Furthermore, since "eating" can be interrupted but "taking medicine" cannot be interrupted, when the "medication" start button sb is selected while measuring the "eating" time, measurement of the "eating" time ends at time t6, and measurement of the "medication" time begins at time t6 (step S210).

[0133] The display unit 232 displays the measurement results of this time study on a calendar, as shown on the right side of Fig. 16. Specifically, the type of work, the measurement results (work time), the start time, and the end time are displayed in association with each other on the calendar.

[0134] Furthermore, the display unit 232 can display a time period during which no work time was measured in association with a predetermined task. The predetermined task may be set in advance or may be set by the user. In the example of FIG. 16, the period from time t2 to time t3 during which no work time was measured is displayed in association with a task called "slack time." Note that the display unit 232 may also display a time period during which no work time was measured without associating it with a predetermined task.

[0135] <Summary> As described above, according to this embodiment, a time study device 2 can be realized which includes a measurement unit 231 that measures the time of each task, a memory unit 22 that stores whether or not a task can be interrupted, and a display unit 232 that controls the display. In this embodiment, if a first task and a next task can be interrupted, when the start button sb for the first task is selected, the measurement unit 231 starts measuring the time of the first task (step S303), and the display unit 232 displays the measured time of the first task as the measured time of the task being measured (step S304). When the start button for the next task is selected (step S305: YES), the measurement unit 231 stops measuring the time of the first task and starts measuring the time of the next task (step S310), and the display unit 232 displays the measured time of the first task as the measured time of the stopped task and displays the measured time of the next task as the measured time of the task being measured (step S311).

[0136] This configuration reduces the amount of user operations required when executing a time study, allowing the time study to be executed efficiently.

[0137] For example, in the example in Figure 16, the time for seven tasks (excretion, slack time, eating, cleaning, eating, and taking medicine) is measured. In conventional time studies, the type of task and the start and end of each task must be recorded, so the user must make three selections (task type, start, and end) for each task. Therefore, to record seven tasks as in the example in Figure 16, 21 selections (taps) are required.

[0138] In contrast, with the time study device 2, as described above, it is possible to obtain the measurement results shown in FIG. 16 with seven selections (taps), and it is clear that the time study can be carried out efficiently.

[0139] [Second embodiment] In this embodiment, a case will be described in which the movement (walking) time of a worker is measured as the work to be measured in a time study. Note that a description of the same configuration as in the first embodiment will be omitted.

[0140] 17 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the time study apparatus 2. As shown in FIG.

[0141] The movement detection unit 233 detects the movement (walking) of the worker while the time study is being performed. The movement detection unit 233 acquires sensor data from a sensor (such as an acceleration sensor) included in the time study device 2, and detects the movement (walking) of the worker based on the acquired sensor data. The movement detection unit 233 stores the period during which the movement of the worker is detected as a measured time of "movement" in the storage unit 22 as work information 221.

[0142] Fig. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a method for displaying measurement results. In the specific example of a time study in Fig. 18, the diagonal lines indicate the times when the movement of the worker was detected. In the example in Fig. 18, the user started moving at time t8 and finished moving at time t9.

[0143] When the time for "travel" overlaps with the time for another task, the storage unit 22 may store the overlapping measurement times as they are, as in the example of FIG. 18, or may store the overlapping time period as the time for "travel." In the latter case, in the example of FIG. 18, the period from time t8 to time t9 is stored as the time for "travel." That is, the end time of "meal" is stored as time t8, and the start time of "taking medicine" is stored as time t9.

[0144] As shown on the right side of Fig. 18, the display unit 232 displays the measurement results of "travel" on the calendar in priority to other work measured by user operation. Specifically, when the time of the other work overlaps with the time of "travel," the display unit 232 displays the overlapping time as the time of "travel" on the calendar.

[0145] With this configuration, the "travel" time can be measured and displayed without the user having to manually input the "travel" time.

[0146] When users measure their work time, it is possible that one user may include travel time in their work time, while another user may not. If this happens, even if the actual work time of both users is the same, there will be a difference in the recorded work time due to travel time, and as a result, even if you check the records of both users later, you will not be able to determine the exact work time of each user.

[0147] As in this embodiment, by automatically measuring the time spent on "travel" and distinguishing between the time spent on other tasks and the time spent on "travel," it is possible to accurately measure the time spent on each task even when multiple users are performing a time study.

[0148] <Additional Notes> The present embodiment includes the following disclosure.

[0149] (Appendix 1) a measuring unit that measures the time of the work; a storage unit that stores whether or not an interrupt is permitted for each task; a display unit that controls the display; Equipped with If the first task and the next task are interruptible, When the start button for the first operation is selected, The measurement unit starts measuring the time of the first task, The display unit displays the measured time of the first operation as the measured time of the operation being measured, When the start button for the next task is selected, the measurement unit stops measuring the time of the first task and starts measuring the time of the next task, The display unit displays the measured time of the first task as the measured time of the stopped task, and displays the measured time of the next task as the measured time of the task being measured. Time study device.

[0150] (Appendix 2) The measurement time of the work being measured is displayed more emphatically than the measurement time of the work being stopped. 10. The time study apparatus of claim 1.

[0151] (Appendix 3) The measured time of the work being measured is displayed superimposed on the measured time of the work being stopped. 10. The time study apparatus of claim 1.

[0152] (Appendix 4) The measurement time of the work being measured is displayed in a different color from the measurement time of the work being stopped. 10. The time study apparatus of claim 1.

[0153] (Appendix 5) If at least one of the first task and the next task cannot be interrupted, When the start button for the next task is selected, the measurement unit ends measurement of the time of the first task and starts measurement of the time of the next task, The storage unit stores the measured time of the first task, The display unit displays the measured time of the next task as the measured time of the task being measured, and ends the display of the measured time of the first task. 10. The time study apparatus of claim 1.

[0154] (Appendix 6) If a threshold time has elapsed since the measurement of the time of the stopped work was stopped, the measurement unit ends measurement of the time of the work during the suspension, The storage unit stores the measured time of the work during the stoppage, The display unit ends the display of the measured time of the stopped work. 10. The time study apparatus of claim 1.

[0155] (Appendix 7) When the end button for the stopped work is selected, the measurement unit ends measurement of the time of the work during the suspension, The storage unit stores the measured time of the work during the stoppage, The display unit ends the display of the measured time of the stopped work. 10. The time study apparatus of claim 1.

[0156] (Appendix 8) When the end button for the measurement work is selected while the stopped work is in progress, the measurement unit ends measurement of the time of the measurement-in-progress work and resumes measurement of the time of the stopped work, The storage unit stores the measurement time of the measurement-in-progress operation, The display unit ends the display of the measured time of the work being measured, and displays the measured time of the stopped work as the measured time of the work being measured. 10. The time study apparatus of claim 1.

[0157] (Appendix 9) The display unit displays the type of work, the measurement time, and the time in association with each other. 10. The time study apparatus of claim 1.

[0158] (Appendix 10) The display unit displays a time period in which no work time was measured in association with a predetermined work. 10. The time study apparatus of claim 1.

[0159] (Appendix 11) further comprising a movement detection unit that detects movement of the user; The storage unit stores the measured time of movement based on the detection result of the movement detection unit. 10. The time study apparatus of claim 1.

[0160] (Appendix 12) a measuring unit that measures the time of the work; a storage unit that stores whether or not an interrupt is permitted for each task; a display unit that controls the display; A time study method performed by a time study device comprising: If the first task and the next task are interruptible, When the start button for the first operation is selected, The measurement unit starts measuring the time of the first task, The display unit displays the measured time of the first operation as the measured time of the operation being measured, When the start button for the next task is selected, the measurement unit stops measuring the time of the first task and starts measuring the time of the next task, The display unit displays the measured time of the first task as the measured time of the stopped task, and displays the measured time of the next task as the measured time of the task being measured. Time study method.

[0161] (Appendix 13) a measuring unit that measures the time of the work; a storage unit that stores whether or not an interrupt is permitted for each task; a display unit that controls the display; A time study device equipped with If the first task and the next task are interruptible, When the start button for the first operation is selected, The measurement unit starts measuring the time of the first task, The display unit displays the measured time of the first operation as the measured time of the operation being measured, When the start button for the next task is selected, the measurement unit stops measuring the time of the first task and starts measuring the time of the next task, The display unit displays the measured time of the first task as the measured time of the stopped task, and displays the measured time of the next task as the measured time of the task being measured. A program that implements the time study method.

[0162] The embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative in all respects and should not be considered limiting. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims, not by the above meaning, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims. Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims. Embodiments obtained by appropriately combining the technical means disclosed in different embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0163] 1: Server device 2: Time Study Terminal 21: Communications Department 22: Storage section 23: Control unit 221: Work information 222: Measurement result information 231: Measurement section 232: Display section

Claims

1. a measuring unit that measures the time of the work; a storage unit that stores whether or not an interrupt is permitted for each task; a display unit that controls the display; Equipped with If the first task and the next task are interruptible, When the start button for the first task is selected, the measurement unit starts measuring the time of the first task, the display unit displays the measured time of the first task as the measured time of the task being measured, When the start button for the next task is selected, the measurement unit stops measuring the time of the first task and starts measuring the time of the next task, The display unit displays the measured time of the first task as the measured time of the stopped task, and displays the measured time of the next task as the measured time of the task being measured. Time study device.

2. The measurement time of the work being measured is displayed more emphatically than the measurement time of the work being stopped.

2. The time study device according to claim 1.

3. The measured time of the work being measured is displayed superimposed on the measured time of the work being stopped.

2. The time study device according to claim 1.

4. The measurement time of the work being measured is displayed in a different color from the measurement time of the work being stopped.

2. The time study device according to claim 1.

5. If at least one of the first task and the next task cannot be interrupted, When the start button for the next task is selected, the measurement unit ends measurement of the time of the first task and starts measurement of the time of the next task, the storage unit stores a measured time of the first task, The display unit displays the measured time of the next task as the measured time of the task being measured, and ends the display of the measured time of the first task.

2. The time study device according to claim 1.

6. If a threshold time has elapsed since the measurement of the time of the stopped work was stopped, the measurement unit ends measurement of the time of the work during the suspension, The storage unit stores the measured time of the work during the stoppage, The display unit ends the display of the measured time of the stopped work.

2. The time study device according to claim 1.

7. When the end button for the stopped work is selected, the measurement unit ends measurement of the time of the work during the suspension, The storage unit stores the measured time of the work during the stoppage, The display unit ends the display of the measured time of the stopped work.

2. The time study device according to claim 1.

8. When the end button for the measurement work is selected while the stopped work is in progress, the measurement unit ends measurement of the time of the measurement-in-progress work and resumes measurement of the time of the stopped work, The storage unit stores the measurement time of the measurement-in-progress operation, The display unit ends the display of the measured time of the work being measured, and displays the measured time of the stopped work as the measured time of the work being measured.

2. The time study device according to claim 1.

9. The display unit displays the type of work, the measurement time, and the time in association with each other.

2. The time study device according to claim 1.

10. The display unit displays a time period in which no work time was measured in association with a predetermined work.

2. The time study device according to claim 1.

11. Further comprising a movement detection unit that detects movement of the user, The storage unit stores the measured time of movement based on the detection result of the movement detection unit.

2. The time study device according to claim 1.

12. a measuring unit that measures the time of the work; a storage unit that stores whether or not an interrupt is permitted for each task; a display unit that controls the display; A time study method performed by a time study device comprising: If the first task and the next task are interruptible, When the start button for the first task is selected, the measurement unit starts measuring the time of the first task, the display unit displays the measured time of the first task as the measured time of the task being measured, When the start button for the next task is selected, the measurement unit stops measuring the time of the first task and starts measuring the time of the next task, The display unit displays the measured time of the first task as the measured time of the stopped task, and displays the measured time of the next task as the measured time of the task being measured. Time study method.

13. a measuring unit that measures the time of the work; a storage unit that stores whether or not an interrupt is permitted for each task; a display unit that controls the display; A time study device equipped with If the first task and the next task are interruptible, When the start button for the first task is selected, the measurement unit starts measuring the time of the first task, the display unit displays the measured time of the first task as the measured time of the task being measured, When the start button for the next task is selected, the measurement unit stops measuring the time of the first task and starts measuring the time of the next task, The display unit displays the measured time of the first task as the measured time of the stopped task, and displays the measured time of the next task as the measured time of the task being measured. A program that implements the time study method.

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