Reform support device

Abstract

To make it possible to implement advance preparation for reform.SOLUTION: A reform support device 10 includes: simulation means 13 which simulates a life plan of a user on the basis of user information input by the user; reform proposal means 14 which proposes reform that can be implemented by the user; and reform cost storage means (database 20) which stores reform cost information. The reform proposal means 14 calculates a budget usable for the reform on the basis of the result of the simulation, and proposes reform that can be implemented in the calculated budget. Further the reform proposal means 14 can calculate a budget that can be used for reform at a time point when the age of the user has reached an age input by the user, and can propose reform that can be implemented in a budget that is calculated by referring to the reform cost information stored in the reform cost storage means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a renovation support device. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there have been proposed techniques for housing manufacturers to make proposals regarding home renovations to customers (home users). For example, Patent Document 1 describes a home renovation proposal system that includes a reception unit that receives specifications for the lifestyle that a customer wants to achieve through home renovation, and a display unit that displays a home renovation plan to propose the installation of multiple types of commercial materials in the target space based on the received specifications for the lifestyle. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-206337 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the system described in Patent Document 1 is a system in which a salesperson of a home renovation company can use an information terminal to propose multiple pre-prepared lifestyle renovation plans to a customer. In other words, a home user cannot use this system unless they request it from a home renovation company. In recent years, there has been a growing demand for people to prepare in advance for renovations, such as determining what kind of renovations can be done within their own budget, before requesting the services of a renovation company.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and its object is to make it possible to easily make advance preparations for renovations. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The invention described in claim 1 is, for example, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 16, a renovation support device 10, simulation means 13 for simulating a user's life plan based on user information input by the user; Renovation suggestion means 14 for suggesting renovations that can be implemented by the user; A renovation cost storage means (database 20) for storing renovation cost information, The renovation proposal means 14 is characterized in that it calculates the budget available for renovation based on the results of the simulation, and proposes renovations that can be implemented within the calculated budget by referring to the renovation cost information stored in the renovation cost storage means.

[0007] According to the invention described in claim 1, a user can easily make advance preparations for renovations by simply entering user information to understand what renovations can be carried out within their own budget.

[0008] The invention described in claim 2 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 1, 2, 9 to 14, and 16, in the renovation support device 10 described in claim 1, The renovation suggestion means 14 is characterized by calculating the budget available for renovation when the user's age reaches the age input by the user, and proposing renovations that can be implemented within the calculated budget.

[0009] According to the invention described in claim 2, a user can simply enter user information and age to understand the renovations that can be carried out within their budget at the time they reach that age, making it easy to make advance preparations for renovations.

[0010] The invention described in claim 3 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 1 to 3 and 16, in the renovation support device 10 described in claim 1, A renovation example storage means (database 20) for storing renovation example information; A display control means (renovation example display control means 11) for displaying the renovation example information on the user terminal 30, The display control means is characterized in that it extracts renovation example information regarding a renovation selected by the user from among the renovations proposed by the renovation proposal means 14 from the renovation example storage means and displays it on the user terminal.

[0011] According to the invention described in claim 3, users (those wishing to remodel) can view remodeling examples, which makes it easy to make advance preparations for remodeling.

[0012] The invention described in claim 4 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 1, 2, 4, and 16, in the renovation support device 10 described in claim 1, Educational information storage means (database 20) for storing educational information related to renovation; A display control means (reform school display control means 12) for displaying the educational information on the user terminal 30, The display control means is characterized in that it extracts educational information regarding a renovation selected by the user from among the renovations proposed by the renovation proposal means 14 from the educational information storage means and displays it on the user terminal.

[0013] According to the invention described in claim 4, the user can view educational information regarding renovations, which makes it easy to make advance preparations for renovations.

[0014] The invention described in claim 5 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 1, 2, 4, and 16, in the renovation support device 10 described in claim 4, The educational information is characterized by including the knowledge necessary for renovation, and technical terms related to renovation and their explanations.

[0015] According to the invention described in claim 5, users can view educational information on renovations, such as the knowledge necessary for renovations and technical terms related to renovations and their explanations, making it easy to make advance preparations for renovations.

[0016] The invention described in claim 6 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 15, in the renovation support device 10 described in claim 1, A point awarding means 15 is provided for awarding points to a user when the user uses the renovation support device 10, The points can be exchanged for renovation-related benefits.

[0017] According to the invention described in claim 6, a user can earn points that can be exchanged for renovation-related benefits simply by using the renovation support device 10 to make advance preparations for renovation, thereby encouraging the user to proactively make advance preparations for renovation. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] According to the present invention, advance preparations for renovation can be easily carried out. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a renovation support system including a renovation support device. [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a main menu screen. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a renovation example screen. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a reform school screen. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a renovation proposal screen. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a renovation proposal screen. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a renovation proposal screen. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a renovation proposal screen. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a renovation proposal screen. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a renovation proposal screen. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a renovation proposal screen. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a renovation proposal screen. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a renovation proposal screen. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a renovation proposal screen. [Figure 15] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a point-related process. [Figure 16] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of the main menu screen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, although the embodiments described below are subject to various technically preferable limitations for carrying out the present invention, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments and illustrated examples. In the following description, when ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" are attached to common names, the ordinal numbers are used only to identify the objects to which they are attached. They do not limit the objects to which they are attached to a specific object, and they do not specify the order, rank, order, hierarchy, priority, or subordination of the objects to which they are attached.

[0021] [Renovation support system] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a renovation support system 1 according to this embodiment. The renovation support system 1 is a system that meets the needs of people who wish to renovate their buildings, who want to make advance preparations for the renovation before requesting the renovation from a renovation company.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 1, the renovation support system 1 includes a renovation support device 10, a database 20, and a user terminal 30 used by a user (a person who wants to renovate, or a person who has experience with renovation). The renovation support device 10, the database 20, and the user terminal 30 are communicably connected to each other via a communication network N. The communication network N is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, the Internet, a LAN (Local Area Network), a WAN (Wide Area Network), or the like.

[0023] The user terminal 30 is composed of a computer such as a PC, smartphone, or tablet, and is owned and used by users who have registered to use the renovation support system 1 (those wishing to renovate or those with renovation experience).

[0024] The database 20 stores various information necessary for the renovation support system 1. As shown in Figure 1, the database 20 includes a registered user data storage area 21 for storing registered user data, a renovation case information storage area 22 for storing renovation case information, a renovation school data storage area 23 for storing data for the renovation school, and a renovation cost information storage area 24 for storing renovation cost information.

[0025] The registered user data storage area 21 stores information about users (those wishing to renovate or those with renovation experience) who have registered to use the renovation support system 1, such as the user ID (identifier), password, information about the building the user currently lives in (age built, building area, land area, floor plan, renovation history, etc.), and the number of available points.

[0026] The renovation example information storage area 22 stores renovation example information posted by users (people with renovation experience) in association with the user name of the user who posted the renovation example information. The renovation example information includes image information such as still images and videos of the renovated areas, and text information such as advice on renovations.

[0027] The data storage area 23 for renovation school stores renovation knowledge information, renovation terminology information, renovation related article information, and the like as school information (educational information) related to renovation. The renovation knowledge information is information about the knowledge necessary for renovation, and includes structural information, equipment information, renovation flow information, renovation cost information, and the like. The structural information is a video (or still image) that explains the structure, for example, the differences between wood, reinforced concrete, and steel frame construction, or the differences between traditional construction methods, two-by-four construction, and panel construction. Equipment information is, for example, a video (or still image) that explains the equipment, such as home appliances that can be replaced or newly installed through renovations (kitchens, unit baths, sinks, toilets, doors, windows, storage, delivery boxes, elevators, air conditioning units, water heaters, solar power generation systems, etc.). The renovation flow information is, for example, a video (or still images) that explains the overall flow of the renovation, such as the steps of the renovation work and the procedures required for the renovation. The renovation cost information is a video (or still image) that explains the renovation costs, such as the average cost for each type of renovation (living room / dining room renovation, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, washroom / toilet renovation, bedroom / children's room renovation, entrance hall renovation, roof / exterior wall renovation, exterior renovation, extension / reduction renovation, storage renovation, full renovation, wellness renovation, disaster prevention / mitigation renovation, solar power generation renovation, etc.), as well as fees and taxes associated with renovation.

[0028] Renovation terminology information is information about renovation-related terminology and its explanation. The home improvement related article information is, for example, information about articles related to home improvement contributed by experts, and includes articles about home improvement, quizzes, crossword puzzles, articles about housing, articles about topics that enrich life (gardening, cooking, sewing, etc.), etc.

[0029] The renovation cost information storage area 24 stores renovation cost information such as the average cost for each type of renovation (living room / dining room renovation, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, washroom / toilet renovation, bedroom / children's room renovation, entrance renovation, roof / exterior wall renovation, exterior renovation, extension / reduction renovation, storage renovation, full renovation, wellness renovation, disaster prevention / mitigation renovation, solar power generation renovation, etc.), as well as fees and taxes for renovation. That is, the renovation cost information storage area 24 stores the same information as the renovation cost information stored in the renovation school data storage area 23, except for the video (or still image) explaining the renovation costs.

[0030] [Renovation support device] The reform support device 10 includes a processing unit, a display unit, an input unit, a communication unit, and the like. The arithmetic processing unit of the reform support device 10 is composed of a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), etc., and controls the processing operations of each part in the reform support system 1 in an integrated manner. Specifically, a program is stored in the arithmetic processing unit of the reform support device 10. When the arithmetic processing unit executes the program, the functions of the reform support device 10, i.e., the means 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 included in the reform support device 10 shown in FIG.

[0031] The renovation support device 10 includes a renovation example display control means 11 that displays, on a user terminal 30, renovation example information posted by a user (someone with renovation experience). The renovation support device 10 also includes a renovation school display control means 12 that displays school information (educational information) related to renovation on the user terminal 30. The renovation support device 10 also includes a simulation means 13 that simulates a life plan of a user (a person desiring renovation) based on user information input by the user. The renovation support device 10 also includes a renovation suggestion means 14 that suggests renovations that can be implemented by the user (renovation applicant). The renovation support device 10 also includes a point giving means 15 that gives points to users (those who wish to renovate, or those who have experience renovating) when they satisfy predetermined conditions.

[0032] <Main menu screen> FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the main menu screen G11. The renovation support device 10 determines whether or not a login has occurred from any of the multiple user terminals 30. If a login has occurred from a user terminal 30, the renovation support device 10 transmits main menu screen display data to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, a main menu screen G11 such as that shown in FIG. 2 is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30.

[0033] Application programs such as an internet browser and a browsing program are installed on the user terminal 30. By executing the application program, the user terminal 30 accesses the renovation support device 10 via the communication network N and logs in to the renovation support device 10 based on a user ID and password.

[0034] As shown in FIG. 2, the main menu screen G11 has a "Renovation Examples" button B11, a "Renovation School" button B12, a "Renovation Proposals" button B13, a "Point Balance" button B14, and a "Logout" button B15. When the "Renovation Example" button B11 is operated (for example, tapped), the renovation support device 10 displays a renovation example screen (see FIG. 3) on the display unit of the user terminal 30. Furthermore, when the "renovation school" button B12 is operated (for example, tapped), the renovation support device 10 displays a renovation school screen (see FIG. 4) on the display unit of the user terminal 30.

[0035] Furthermore, when the "renovation proposal" button B13 is operated (for example, tapped), the renovation support device 10 displays a renovation proposal screen (see FIGS. 5 to 14) on the display unit of the user terminal 30. Furthermore, when the "point balance" button B14 is operated (for example, tapped), the renovation support device 10 displays a point balance screen on the display unit of the user terminal 30. Furthermore, when the "logout" button B15 is operated (for example, tapped), the renovation support device 10 performs a logout process.

[0036] <Renovation example screen> FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the renovation example screen G21. When the "Renovation Examples" button B11 on the main menu screen G11 is operated, the user terminal 30 notifies the renovation support device 10 of this via the communication network N. When the communication unit of the renovation support device 10 receives a notification from the user terminal 30 that the "Renovation Examples" button B11 has been operated, the renovation support device 10 performs processing to display, on the user terminal 30, the renovation example display control means 11, the renovation example information posted by people with renovation experience.

[0037] Specifically, the renovation example display control means 11 first transmits the first renovation example screen display data to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the first renovation example screen G21 as shown in FIG. 3 is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30. As shown in Fig. 3, the first renovation example screen G21 is a screen that displays a list of thumbnail images corresponding to each of a plurality of pieces of renovation example information stored in the renovation example information storage area 22 of the database 20. Each thumbnail image on the first renovation example screen G21 is displayed in association with the user name of the person with renovation experience who posted the renovation example information (e.g., "Mr. A," "Mr. B," etc.) and the details of the renovation carried out (e.g., "living room / dining room renovation + kitchen renovation," "bathroom renovation," etc.).

[0038] When one of the multiple thumbnail images displayed on the first renovation example screen G21 is selected (e.g., by tapping), the user terminal 30 notifies the renovation support device 10 via the communication network N of thumbnail identification information for identifying the selected thumbnail image. When the communication unit of the renovation support device 10 receives thumbnail identification information from the user terminal 30, the renovation example display control means 11 extracts renovation example information corresponding to the thumbnail image selected by the user from the renovation example information storage area 22 of the database 20 based on the thumbnail identification information. Then, second renovation example screen display data for displaying the extracted renovation example information is transmitted to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the second renovation example screen is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30, allowing the user (person wishing to renovate) to view the renovation example information corresponding to the thumbnail image selected by the user.

[0039] As shown in FIG. 3, the first renovation example screen G21 also has a "Post" button B21. When the "Post" button B21 is operated (for example, tapped), the renovation support device 10 displays a screen for posting renovation example information on the display unit of the user terminal 30. Then, the renovation example information posted on the screen is stored in the renovation example information storage area 22 of the database 20.

[0040] As shown in FIG. 3, the first renovation example screen G21 also has a "Back" button B22. When the "Back" button B22 is operated (for example, tapped), the renovation support device 10 displays the main menu screen G11 (see FIG. 2) on the display unit of the user terminal 30.

[0041] <Reform School screen> FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the reform school screen G31. When the "Renovation School" button B12 on the main menu screen G11 is operated, the user terminal 30 notifies the renovation support device 10 of this via the communication network N. When the communication unit of the renovation support device 10 receives a notification from the user terminal 30 that the "Renovation School" button B12 has been operated, the renovation support device 10 performs processing to display school information (educational information) related to renovation on the user terminal 30 using the renovation school display control means 12.

[0042] Specifically, the reform school display control means 12 first transmits the first reform school screen display data to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the first reform school screen G31 as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30. As shown in Figure 4, the first renovation school screen G31 has a "Learn about structure" button B31, a "Learn about equipment" button B32, a "Learn about the renovation process" button B33, and a "Learn about the costs involved in renovation" button B34.

[0043] When the "Learn about structure" button B31 on the first renovation school screen G31 is operated (for example, tapped), the user terminal 30 notifies the renovation support device 10 of this via the communication network N. When the communication unit of the renovation support device 10 receives a notification from the user terminal 30 that the "Learn about structure" button B31 has been operated, the renovation school display control means 12 extracts structural information from the renovation school data storage area 23 of the database 20. Then, the renovation school display control means 12 transmits second renovation school screen display data for displaying the extracted structural information to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the second renovation school screen is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30, allowing the user to learn about structure, such as differences in building structures and construction methods.

[0044] When the "Learn about the facilities" button B32 on the first renovation school screen G31 is operated (for example, tapped), the user terminal 30 notifies the renovation support device 10 of this via the communication network N. When the communication unit of the renovation support device 10 receives a notification from the user terminal 30 that the "Learn about equipment" button B32 has been operated, the renovation school display control means 12 extracts equipment information from the renovation school data storage area 23 of the database 20. Then, the renovation school display control means 12 transmits third renovation school screen display data for displaying the extracted equipment information to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the third renovation school screen is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30, allowing the user to learn about equipment such as home equipment that can be replaced or newly installed through renovation.

[0045] When the “Learn about the renovation process” button B33 on the first renovation school screen G31 is operated (for example, tapped), the user terminal 30 notifies the renovation support device 10 of this via the communication network N. When the communication unit of the renovation support device 10 receives a notification from the user terminal 30 that the "Learn about the renovation process" button B33 has been operated, the renovation school display control means 12 extracts renovation flow information from the renovation school data storage area 23 of the database 20. Then, the renovation school display control means 12 transmits fourth renovation school screen display data for displaying the extracted renovation flow information to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the fourth renovation school screen is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30, allowing the user to learn about the overall renovation process, such as the steps of the renovation work and the procedures required for the renovation.

[0046] When the “Learn about the costs involved in renovation” button B34 on the first renovation school screen G31 is operated (for example, tapped), the user terminal 30 notifies the renovation support device 10 of this via the communication network N. When the communication unit of the renovation support device 10 receives a notification from the user terminal 30 that the "Learn about renovation costs" button B34 has been operated, the renovation school display control means 12 extracts renovation cost information from the renovation school data storage area 23 of the database 20. Then, the renovation school display control means 12 transmits fifth renovation school screen display data for displaying the extracted renovation cost information to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the fifth renovation school screen is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30, allowing the user to learn about renovation costs, such as the average cost for each type of renovation and the fees and taxes involved in renovation.

[0047] In this way, users (those hoping to renovate or those with renovation experience) can systematically learn the knowledge they need to know when renovating by operating the "Learn" buttons B31 to B34 on the first renovation school screen G31.

[0048] As shown in FIG. 4, the first renovation school screen G31 also has a "Renovation Terminology" button B35. When the "Renovation Terminology" button B35 is operated (for example, tapped), the user terminal 30 notifies the renovation support device 10 of this fact via the communication network N. When the communication unit of the renovation support device 10 receives a notification from the user terminal 30 that the "Renovation Terminology" button B35 has been operated, the renovation school display control means 12 extracts renovation terminology information from the renovation school data storage area 23 of the database 20. Then, it transmits sixth renovation school screen display data for displaying the extracted renovation terminology information to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the sixth renovation school screen is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30, allowing the user (a person hoping to renovate, or someone with renovation experience) to view renovation-related terminology and its explanation.

[0049] As shown in FIG. 4, the first renovation school screen G31 also has a "Renovation Related Articles" button B36. When the "Renovation Related Articles" button B36 is operated (for example, tapped), the user terminal 30 notifies the renovation support device 10 of this fact via the communication network N. When the communication unit of the renovation support device 10 receives a notification from the user terminal 30 that the "Renovation Related Articles" button B36 has been operated, the renovation school display control means 12 extracts renovation related article information from the renovation school data storage area 23 of the database 20. Then, the renovation school display control means 12 transmits seventh renovation school screen display data for displaying the extracted renovation related article information to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the seventh renovation school screen is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30, allowing the user (a person hoping to renovate or someone with renovation experience) to view articles related to renovations, articles related to housing, articles on themes that enrich life, and the like.

[0050] As shown in FIG. 4, the first reform school screen G31 also has a "back" button B37. When the "Back" button B37 is operated (for example, tapped), the renovation support device 10 displays the main menu screen G11 (see FIG. 2) on the display unit of the user terminal 30.

[0051] <Renovation proposal screen> 5 to 14 are diagrams showing examples of the renovation proposal screens G41 to G45. When the "Renovation Proposal" button B13 on the main menu screen G11 is operated, the user terminal 30 notifies the renovation support device 10 of this via the communication network N. When the communication unit of the renovation support device 10 receives a notification from the user terminal 30 that the "Renovation Proposal" button B13 has been operated, the renovation support device 10 performs processing by the simulation means 13 to simulate the life plan of the person wishing to renovate.

[0052] Specifically, the simulation means 13 first transmits the first reform proposal screen display data to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the first reform proposal screen G41 as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30. As shown in FIG. 5, the first renovation proposal screen G41 allows you to enter information about yourself (the user) (user age, user occupation, user working age, user retirement allowance, etc.).

[0053] When the "Next" button B41 on the first remodeling proposal screen G41 is operated (for example, tapped), the simulation means 13 transmits the second remodeling proposal screen display data to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the second remodeling proposal screen G42 as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30. As shown in FIG. 6, the second renovation proposal screen G42 allows the user to input information about the user's spouse (whether the user has a spouse, the spouse's age, the spouse's occupation, etc.).

[0054] When the "Next" button B42 on the second remodeling proposal screen G42 is operated (for example, tapped), the simulation means 13 transmits the third remodeling proposal screen display data to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the third remodeling proposal screen G43 as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30. As shown in FIG. 7, the third renovation proposal screen G43 allows the user to input information about children (whether or not the user has children, the number of children, the ages of the children, etc.).

[0055] When the "Next" button B43 on the third reform proposal screen G43 is operated (for example, tapped), the simulation means 13 transmits the fourth reform proposal screen display data to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the fourth reform proposal screen G44 as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30. As shown in FIG. 8, the fourth renovation proposal screen G44 allows the user to input information about their finances (annual take-home pay, living expenses, housing costs, savings, etc.).

[0056] When the "Next" button B44 on the fourth remodeling proposal screen G44 is operated (e.g., tapped), the simulation means 13 simulates the user's life plan based on the information (user information) entered on the remodeling proposal screens G41 to G44. Then, fifth remodeling proposal screen display data for displaying the results of the simulation is transmitted to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the fifth remodeling proposal screen G45 as shown in FIG. 9 is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30. As shown in Figure 9, the fifth renovation proposal screen G45 allows the user to check the trends in income, expenses, and savings from their current age to a specified age (95 years old in this embodiment) in a graph as a result of a simulation by the simulation means 13.

[0057] The user information entered on the renovation proposal screens G41 to G44 (such as the user's age, the user's occupation, the user's working age, the user's retirement allowance, whether the user has a spouse, the spouse's age, the spouse's occupation, whether the user has children, the number of children, the children's ages, the annual take-home pay, living expenses, housing expenses, and savings) may be stored in the registered user data storage area 21 of the database 20. In this case, when the user's life plan is re-simulated, the simulation may be performed based on the user information stored in the registered user data storage area 21. That is, if the user information of a user who operated the "Renovation Proposal" button B13 on the main menu screen G11 (FIG. 2) is stored in the registered user data storage area 21, operating the "Renovation Proposal" button B13 may display the fifth renovation proposal screen G45 (FIG. 9) without displaying the renovation proposal screens G41 to G44 (FIGS. 5 to 8). This eliminates the need to re-enter user information when re-simulating the user's life plan, improving user convenience.

[0058] As shown in FIG. 9, the fifth reform proposal screen G45 has a "Proposal" button B45. When the "Propose" button B45 is operated (for example, tapped), the user terminal 30 notifies the renovation support device 10 of this fact via the communication network N. When the communication unit of the renovation support device 10 receives a notification from the user terminal 30 that the "Propose" button B45 has been operated, the renovation support device 10 performs processing by the renovation proposal means 14 to propose renovations that can be carried out by the person wishing to renovate.

[0059] Specifically, the reform proposal means 14 first transmits the first pop-up screen display data to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, as shown in FIG. 10, the first pop-up screen P1 is displayed on the fifth reform proposal screen G45. The first pop-up screen P1 allows the user to input their age at the time of renovation. For example, if the user is currently 40 years old and wants to renovate immediately, the user inputs "40" into the first pop-up screen P1. If the user wants to renovate when they are 65 years old (when they retire), the user inputs "65" into the first pop-up screen P1.

[0060] When the age (number) is entered into the first pop-up screen P1, the renovation proposal means 14 calculates the budget available for renovation based on the results of the simulation by the simulation means 13, and extracts from multiple types of renovations those renovations that can be implemented within the calculated budget by referring to the renovation cost information stored in the renovation cost information storage area 24 of the database 20. Then, second pop-up screen display data for displaying the extracted renovation details is transmitted to the user terminal 30 via the communications network N. As a result, the second pop-up screen P2 is displayed above the fifth renovation proposal screen G45, as shown in FIG. 11. The second pop-up screen P2 allows the user to confirm the renovation contents proposed by the renovation support device 10. The second pop-up screen P2 also has a check box C, and by checking the check box C, the user can select one of the renovation contents proposed by the renovation support device 10. As shown in FIG. 11, the second pop-up screen P2 also has a "Decide" button B51.

[0061] For example, when the "OK" button B51 is operated (e.g., tapped) while one of the renovation contents proposed by the renovation support device 10 is selected as shown in Fig. 12, the simulation means 13 re-simulates the user's life plan based on the information (user information) entered on the renovation proposal screens G41 to G44 and the renovation contents selected on the second pop-up screen P2. Then, fifth renovation proposal screen display data for displaying the results of the resimulation is transmitted to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, a fifth renovation proposal screen G45 as shown in Fig. 13 is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30.

[0062] Comparing the fifth renovation proposal screen G45 shown in Figure 13 with the fifth renovation proposal screen G45 shown in Figure 9, the amount of expenditure at age 40 has increased, while the amount of savings after age 40 has decreased. In the example shown in Fig. 12, the age entered by the user is 40, and "bathroom renovation" and "washroom and toilet renovation" are selected from the renovation contents proposed by the renovation support device 10. In this state, when the "OK" button B51 is operated, the expenditure amount at age 40 increases by the amount of the costs for "bathroom renovation" and "washroom and toilet renovation," and the savings amount after age 40 decreases by the amount of the costs for "bathroom renovation" and "washroom and toilet renovation," and this is reflected in the fifth renovation proposal screen G45 shown in Fig. 13.

[0063] The renovation suggestion means 14 may also take into consideration the information stored in the registered user data storage area 21 of the database 20 when proposing renovations. Information about the building in which the user currently lives (such as age, building area, land area, layout, and renovation history) is stored in the registered user data storage area 21. Therefore, for example, if the age (current age) of the building is stored in the registered user data storage area 21 as information about the building in which the user currently lives, the age of the building at the age input by the user can be calculated based on the age of the building, and if the calculated age is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold (for example, 20 years or more), a suggestion of rebuilding or relocating can be made, as shown in FIG. 14. In addition, if the registered user data storage area 21 stores the building area (current building area) as information about the building in which the user currently lives, it may be possible to propose renovations that can be carried out within that building area. Furthermore, if the registered user data storage area 21 stores the land area as information about the building where the user currently lives, the system may suggest renovations that can be carried out on that land area. In addition, if the registered user data storage area 21 stores the floor plan (current floor plan) as information about the building in which the user currently lives, it may be possible to suggest renovations that can be carried out based on that floor plan. Furthermore, if the registered user data storage area 21 stores renovation history (current renovation history) as information about the building in which the user currently lives, it may be possible to suggest suitable renovation content (for example, renovation content that was not done in the previous renovation) based on that renovation history.

[0064] As shown in FIGS. 11 and 14, the second pop-up screen P2 also has a "Case Studies" button B52. When the "Case Study" button B52 is operated (e.g., tapped), the renovation support device 10 performs processing using the renovation case study display control means 11 to extract from the database 20 renovation case study information relating to the renovation selected by the user from among the renovations proposed by the renovation proposal means 14 and display it on the user terminal 30. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, when one of the renovation contents proposed by the renovation support device 10 is selected and the "Example" button B52 is operated, the renovation example display control means 11 extracts renovation example information related to the renovation content selected on the second pop-up screen P2 from the renovation example information storage area 22 of the database 20. Then, display data for displaying the extracted renovation example information is transmitted to the user terminal 30 via the communications network N. This allows the user (person wishing to renovate) to view renovation example information related to the renovation content selected by the user from among the renovation contents that can be implemented within the budget. The renovation example display control means 11 may extract renovation example information by taking into account information stored in the registered user data storage area 21 of the database 20 (for example, information about the building where the user currently lives). This allows the user (a person wishing to renovate) to view renovation example information related to the renovation content selected by the user from among the renovation content that can be implemented within the user's budget, including renovation examples of buildings similar in age, building area, land area, layout, etc. to the building where the user currently lives.

[0065] As shown in FIGS. 11 and 14, the second pop-up screen P2 also has a "School" button B53. When the "School" button B53 is operated (e.g., tapped), the renovation support device 10 performs processing to extract, from the database 20, educational information regarding the renovation selected by the user from among the renovations proposed by the renovation proposal means 14, and display it on the user terminal 30, using the renovation school display control means 12. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, when one of the renovation contents proposed by the renovation support device 10 is selected and the "School" button B53 is operated, the renovation school display control means 12 extracts school information (renovation knowledge information, renovation terminology information, renovation-related article information, etc.) related to the renovation content selected on the second pop-up screen P2 from the renovation school data storage area 23 of the database 20. Then, display data for displaying the extracted school information is transmitted to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. This allows the user (renovation candidate) to learn about the structure, equipment, renovation process, renovation costs, terminology, etc., and view articles related to the renovation content selected by the user from among the renovation contents that can be implemented within the budget.

[0066] As shown in FIGS. 9 to 14, the fifth reform proposal screen G45 also has a "back" button B46. When the "Back" button B46 is operated (for example, tapped), the renovation support device 10 displays the main menu screen G11 (see FIG. 2) on the display unit of the user terminal 30.

[0067] <Point-related processing> 15 is a flowchart showing an example of point-related processing in the renovation support device 10 of this embodiment. This point-related processing is executed by the point giving means 15. First, the point giving means 15 determines whether or not a login has been made from any of the plurality of user terminals 30 (step S11). If a login has occurred (step S11; Yes), the number of available points for the logged-in user is searched for from the information stored in the registered user data storage area 21 of the database 20, and the number of points corresponding to the login is added to the available number of points (step S12). As a result, points are awarded to the user (a person hoping to renovate, someone with experience in renovating) by the point awarding means 15 when the user logs in (when a predetermined condition is met).

[0068] Next, the point giving means 15 determines whether or not renovation example information has been posted from any of the plurality of user terminals 30 (step S13). If renovation example information has been posted (step S13; Yes), the number of available points of the user who posted the renovation example information is searched from the information stored in the registered user data storage area 21 of the database 20, and the number of points corresponding to the posting of the renovation example information is added to the number of available points (step S14). As a result, when the user (someone with renovation experience) posts renovation example information (when predetermined conditions are met), points are awarded to the user by the point awarding means 15.

[0069] Next, the point giving means 15 determines whether any of the plurality of user terminals 30 has viewed the renovation example information (step S15). If the renovation example information has been viewed (step S15; Yes), the number of available points of the user (someone with renovation experience) who posted the viewed renovation example information is searched for from the information stored in the registered user data storage area 21 of the database 20, and the number of points corresponding to the viewing of the renovation example information is added to the number of available points (step S16). As a result, when the renovation example information posted by the user (someone with renovation experience) is viewed (when a predetermined condition is met), points are awarded to the user by the point awarding means 15. Note that points may also be awarded to the user (someone hoping to renovate) who viewed the renovation example information.

[0070] Next, the point giving means 15 determines whether any of the plurality of user terminals 30 has viewed school information (education information) related to renovation (step S17). If the school information has been viewed (step S17; Yes), the number of available points for the user who viewed the school information is searched from the information stored in the registered user data storage area 21 of the database 20, and the number of points corresponding to the viewing of the school information is added to the number of available points (step S18). As a result, points are awarded to the user (a person hoping to renovate, someone with experience in renovating) by the point awarding means 15 when the user views the school information (when a predetermined condition is met). For example, the renovation-related article information in the school information includes renovation-related quizzes and crossword puzzles, and if the student answers these quizzes or crossword puzzles correctly, they may be awarded not only viewing points but also correct answer points.

[0071] Next, the point giving means 15 determines whether any of the plurality of user terminals 30 has performed a life plan simulation (step S19). That is, it determines whether the result of the simulation by the simulation means 13 (life plan; see FIG. 9) has been transmitted to any of the plurality of user terminals 30. If a life plan simulation has been performed (step S19; Yes), the number of available points for the user who performed the life plan simulation is searched from the information stored in the registered user data storage area 21 of the database 20, and the number of points corresponding to the life plan simulation is added to the number of available points (step S20). As a result, points are awarded to the user (renovation applicant) by the point awarding means 15 when the user performs a life plan simulation (when predetermined conditions are met).

[0072] Next, the point giving means 15 determines whether any of the plurality of user terminals 30 has used points (step S21). If points have been used (step S21; Yes), the number of available points for the user who used the points is searched from the information stored in the registered user data storage area 21 of the database 20, and the number of points used is subtracted from the available number of points (step S22). The points awarded by the point awarding means 15 can be exchanged for benefits related to renovation, and in step S22, the number of points corresponding to the exchanged benefits is deducted. Benefits related to renovation include, for example, dedicated electronic money that can be used as part of the renovation costs, equipment upgrades, etc.

[0073] Next, the point giving means 15 determines whether or not the communication unit of the reform support device 10 has received a notification from the user terminal 30 that the "point balance" button B14 (see FIG. 2) has been operated (step S23). When a notification is received from the user terminal 30 that the "Point Balance" button B14 has been operated (Step S23; Yes), the number of available points of the user who operated the "Point Balance" button B14 is searched for from the information stored in the registered user data storage area 21 of the database 20, and point balance screen display data for displaying the number of available points is sent to the user terminal 30. As a result, a point balance screen is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30 (Step S24).

[0074] According to this embodiment, the following excellent effects are achieved. The renovation support device 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a simulation means 13 that simulates the life plan of a user (person wishing to renovate) based on user information entered by the user (for example, information entered on renovation proposal screens G41 to G44), a renovation proposal means 14 that proposes renovations that the user (person wishing to renovate) can implement, and a renovation cost storage means (database 20) that stores renovation cost information.The renovation proposal means 14 calculates the budget available for renovation based on the results of the simulation by the simulation means 13, and proposes renovations that can be implemented within the calculated budget by referring to the renovation cost information stored in the renovation cost storage means. Therefore, users (those wishing to remodel) can easily make advance preparations for remodeling by simply entering their user information and understanding the remodeling options that can be implemented within their own budget.

[0075] In addition, in the renovation support device 10 of this embodiment, the renovation suggestion means 14 is a renovation support device that calculates the budget available for renovation when the user's age reaches the age input by the user, and proposes renovations that can be carried out within the calculated budget. Therefore, by simply entering their user information and age, users (those wishing to remodel) can understand the remodeling options that are possible within their budget at the time they reach that age, making it easy to make advance preparations for remodeling.

[0076] In addition, the renovation support device 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a renovation case information storage means (database 20) that stores renovation case information, and a display control means (renovation case display control means 11) that displays the renovation case information on the user terminal 30 of the user (person wishing to renovate), and the display control means is capable of extracting renovation case information regarding a renovation selected by the user from among the renovations proposed by the renovation proposal means 14 from the renovation case information storage means and displaying it on the user terminal 30 (see Figures 12 and 14). Therefore, people who wish to remodel can view examples of remodeling done by people with experience in remodeling, making it easy to make advance preparations for remodeling. In this embodiment, the renovation example information stored in the renovation example storage means (database 20) is renovation example information posted by users (people with renovation experience), but is not limited to this. For example, in addition to (or instead of) renovation example information posted by people with renovation experience, renovation example information provided by renovation contractors, home builders, etc. may also be stored in the renovation example storage means (database 20). In this case, the display control means (renovation example display control means 11) can display renovation example information provided by renovation contractors, home builders, etc. on the user terminal 30 of the person wishing to renovate.

[0077] In addition, the renovation support device 10 of this embodiment is equipped with an educational information storage means (database 20) that stores educational information related to renovations, and a display control means (renovation school display control means) that displays the educational information on the user terminal 30, and the display control means is capable of extracting educational information related to renovations selected by the user from among the renovations proposed by the renovation proposal means 14 from the educational information storage means and displaying it on the user terminal 30 (see Figures 12 and 14). Therefore, the user can view educational information about renovations, and can easily make advance preparations for renovations.

[0078] Furthermore, in the renovation support device 10 of this embodiment, the educational information includes knowledge necessary for renovation, and technical terms related to renovation and their explanations. Therefore, users can view the knowledge necessary for renovations and technical terms related to renovations and their explanations as educational information on renovations, making it easy to make advance preparations for renovations.

[0079] Furthermore, the renovation support device 10 of this embodiment includes a point awarding means 15 that awards points when a user uses the renovation support device 10, and the points can be exchanged for benefits related to renovation. Therefore, by simply using the renovation support device 10 to make advance preparations for renovation, the user can earn points that can be exchanged for renovation-related benefits, which makes it possible to encourage the user to make advance preparations for renovation.

[0080] In recent years, there has been a demand for the realization of a decarbonized society through the promotion of carbon neutrality, which essentially reduces carbon dioxide emissions to zero, and for the achievement of the SDGs. By using the renovation support device 10, advance preparations for renovations can be made without having to travel to a renovation company by car or other means of transportation, which contributes to the realization of a decarbonized society through the promotion of carbon neutrality, and also contributes to the achievement of SDG Goal 7 "Affordable and clean energy" and Goal 13 "Take urgent action to combat climate change."

[0081] It should be noted that login may not be required to make proposals for renovations using the renovation support device 10. Specifically, for example, as the main menu screen, the main menu screen G11 shown in FIG. 2 may be displayed on a logged-in user terminal 30, and the main menu screen G51 shown in FIG. 16 may be displayed on a non-logged-in user terminal 30. The main menu screen G51 shown in FIG. 16 has a "Renovation Examples" button B51, a "Renovation School" button B52, and a "Renovation Proposal" button B53.

[0082] When the "Renovation Examples" button B51 is operated, the renovation examples screen is displayed in the same manner as when the "Renovation Examples" button B11 on the main menu screen G11 shown in FIG. 2 is operated. However, in the example shown in FIG. 16, posting of renovation example information from a user terminal 30 that is not logged in is prohibited, so the renovation example screen displayed does not have the "Post" button B21 (see FIG. 3).

[0083] When the "Reform School" button B52 is operated, the reform school screen (see FIG. 4) is displayed, just as when the "Reform School" button B12 on the main menu screen G11 shown in FIG. 2 is operated.

[0084] When the "Renovation Suggestion" button B53 is operated, the renovation suggestion screen (see FIGS. 5 to 14) is displayed, just as when the "Renovation Suggestion" button B13 on the main menu screen G11 shown in FIG. 2 is operated. However, in the case of a user terminal 30 that is not logged in, it is not possible to link the information stored in the registered user data storage area 21 of the database 20. Therefore, in the case where the renovation proposal means 14 is configured to make renovation proposals taking into account the information stored in the registered user data storage area 21 of the database 20, operating the "Renovation Proposal" button B53 displays not only renovation proposal screens G41 to G44 for inputting user information (user age, user occupation, user working age, user retirement benefit, marital status, spouse's age, spouse's occupation, whether or not the user has children, number of children, children's ages, annual take-home pay, living expenses, housing expenses, savings, etc.), but also renovation proposal screens for inputting information about the building the user currently lives in (at least one of the following: age, building area, land area, floor plan, renovation history). [Explanation of symbols]

[0085] 10 Renovation support equipment 11 Renovation example display control means (display control means) 12 Reform School Display Control Means (Display Control Means) 13 Simulation Methods 14 Renovation proposal methods 15. Points Awarding Method 20 Database (renovation cost storage means, renovation case storage means, educational information storage means)

Claims

1. a simulation means for simulating a user's life plan based on user information input by the user; A means for suggesting renovations that can be implemented by users; A renovation cost storage means for storing renovation cost information, The renovation proposal means calculates the budget available for renovation based on the results of the simulation, and proposes renovations that can be carried out within the calculated budget by referring to the renovation cost information stored in the renovation cost storage means.This is a renovation support device characterized by the above.

2. The renovation support device according to claim 1, The renovation suggestion means is a renovation support device characterized by calculating the budget available for renovation when the user's age reaches the age input by the user, and proposing renovations that can be carried out within the calculated budget.

3. The renovation support device according to claim 1, A renovation example storage means for storing renovation example information; A display control means for displaying the renovation example information on a user terminal, The display control means extracts renovation example information regarding a renovation selected by a user from among the renovations proposed by the renovation proposal means from the renovation example storage means and displays it on the user terminal.

4. The renovation support device according to claim 1, an educational information storage means for storing educational information regarding renovation; a display control means for displaying the educational information on a user terminal; The display control means extracts educational information regarding a renovation selected by the user from among the renovations proposed by the renovation proposal means from the educational information storage means and displays it on the user terminal.

5. The renovation support device according to claim 4, The educational information includes knowledge necessary for renovation, and technical terms related to renovation and their explanations.

6. The renovation support device according to claim 1, a point awarding means for awarding points to a user when the user uses the renovation support device; The renovation support device is characterized in that the points can be exchanged for renovation-related benefits.

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