Reform support device

Abstract

To make it possible to implement advance preparation for reform.SOLUTION: A reform support device 10 includes: reform case storage means (database 20) which stores reform case information; and reform case presentation means 13 which presents, on the basis of reform desire information of a reform applicant, reform case information which satisfies a prescribed condition to the reform applicant. The reform case information includes: first building information (case building information) regarding a building, and first reform content information (case reform content information) regarding the reform content. The reform desire information includes: second building information (desired building information) regarding a building being desired to be reformed, and second reform content information (desired reform content information) regarding a reform content desired to be implemented. The prescribed condition includes a condition that the first building information is similar to the second building information, and a condition that the first reform content information is similar to the second reform content information.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 demand for people to prepare in advance for renovations, such as what can be done with renovations, 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 17, a renovation support device 10, A renovation example storage means (database 20) for storing renovation example information; and a renovation example introduction means 13 for introducing to the person wishing to renovate renovation, among the renovation example information stored in the renovation example storage means, renovation example information that satisfies a predetermined condition based on the renovation desired information input by the person wishing to renovate, The renovation example information includes first building information (example building information) which is information about the building, and first renovation content information (example renovation content information) which is information about the renovation content, The renovation request information includes second building information (desired building information) which is information about the building you want to renovate, and second renovation content information (desired renovation content information) which is information about the renovation content you want to implement, The specified conditions are characterized by including a condition (first condition, sixth condition) that the first building information is similar to the second building information, and a condition (second condition) that the first renovation content information is similar to the second renovation content information.

[0007] According to the invention described in claim 1, a person wishing to renovate can simply enter information about the building they wish to renovate and the details of the renovation they wish to carry out as their desired renovation information, and can view information about renovation examples that meet the specified conditions, making it easy to make advance preparations for the renovation.

[0008] The invention described in claim 2 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 1, 2, 5 to 15, and 17, in the renovation support device 10 described in claim 1, The renovation case information includes first family information (case family information) which is information about the family of the person who has experienced renovation, The renovation request information includes second family information (desired family information) which is information about the family of the renovation requester, The predetermined condition includes a condition (third condition) that the first family information is similar to the second family information.

[0009] According to the invention described in claim 2, a person wishing to renovate can simply enter information about the building they wish to renovate, information about the renovation content they wish to carry out, and information about their family as desired renovation information, and can view renovation example information that reflects information about their own family as renovation example information that meets specified conditions, making it easy to make advance preparations for renovations.

[0010] The invention described in claim 3 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 1, 2, 5 to 15, and 17, in the renovation support device 10 described in claim 1, The renovation case information includes first life information (case life information) which is information about the life of a person who has experienced renovation, The renovation request information includes second living information (desired family information) which is information about the life of the renovation requester, The predetermined conditions include a condition (fourth condition, fifth condition) that the first living information is similar to the second living information.

[0011] According to the invention described in claim 3, a person wishing to renovate can simply enter information about the building they wish to renovate, information about the renovation content they wish to carry out, and information about their lifestyle as desired renovation information, and can view renovation example information that reflects information about their lifestyle as renovation example information that meets specified conditions, making it easy to make advance preparations for renovations.

[0012] The invention described in claim 4 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 1, 2, 5 to 15, and 17, in the renovation support device 10 described in claim 1, The renovation case information includes first health information (case health information) which is information about the health of a person who has undergone renovation, The reform request information includes second health information (desired health information) which is information about the health of the reform requester, The renovation support device is characterized in that the specified conditions include a condition (seventh condition) that the first health information is similar to the second health information.

[0013] According to the invention described in claim 4, a person wishing to renovate can simply enter information about the building they wish to renovate, information about the renovation content they wish to carry out, and information about their health as their desired renovation information, and they can view renovation example information that reflects their own health information as renovation example information that meets specified conditions, making it easy to make advance preparations for renovations.

[0014] The invention described in claim 5 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 1, 2, 5 to 15, and 17, in the renovation support device 10 described in claim 1, The first building information includes concerns about the building before renovation by people who have had experience with renovation, The second building information includes the renovation applicant's concerns about the building, The renovation support device is characterized in that the renovation example introduction means is capable of introducing the details of renovations that have been carried out to solve the problems.

[0015] According to the invention described in claim 5, a person wishing to renovate a building simply inputs their concerns about the building as second building information (desired building information) regarding the building they wish to renovate, and can view renovation case information that meets specified conditions, including first renovation content information (case renovation content information) regarding the renovation content implemented to resolve the concerns, making it easy to make advance preparations for the renovation.

[0016] The invention described in claim 6 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 1, 2, 5 to 15, and 17, in the renovation support device 10 described in claim 3, The first living information includes the hobbies of people who have experience with renovations, The second living information includes the hobbies of the person who wishes to renovate, The renovation example introduction means is characterized in that it is capable of introducing the details of renovations carried out for the hobby.

[0017] According to the invention described in claim 7, a person wishing to renovate can simply input their hobby as second lifestyle information (desired family information) related to the life of the person wishing to renovate, and can view renovation case information that meets specified conditions, including first renovation content information (case renovation content information) related to the renovation content carried out for that hobby, making it easy to make advance preparations for renovations.

[0018] The invention described in claim 7 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 1, 2, 5 to 15, and 17, in the renovation support device 10 described in claim 3, The first living information includes concerns about life before renovation of people who have experienced renovation, The second living information includes concerns about the life of the person who wishes to renovate, The renovation example introduction means is characterized in that it is capable of introducing the details of renovations that have been carried out to solve the problems.

[0019] According to the invention described in claim 7, a person wishing to renovate can simply input their concerns about their life as second living information (desired family information) about the life of the person wishing to renovate, and can view renovation case information that meets specified conditions, including first renovation content information (case renovation content information) about the renovation content implemented to solve the concerns, making it easy to make advance preparations for renovations.

[0020] The invention described in claim 8 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 1, 2, 5 to 15, and 17, in the renovation support device described in claim 4, The first health information includes the health status of the person who has undergone renovation before the renovation, The second health information includes the health status of the person seeking renovation, The renovation example introduction means is characterized in that it is capable of introducing the details of renovations that have been carried out to improve the health condition.

[0021] According to the invention described in claim 8, a person wishing to renovate can simply input their health condition as second health information (desired health information) relating to the health of the person wishing to renovate, and can view renovation case information that meets specified conditions, including first renovation content information (case renovation content information) relating to the renovation content implemented to improve the health condition, thereby making it easy to make advance preparations for renovation. [Effects of the Invention]

[0022] According to the present invention, advance preparations for renovation can be easily carried out. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0023] [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 viewing and posting 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 example introduction screen. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a renovation example introduction screen. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a renovation example introduction screen. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a renovation example introduction screen. [Figure 9]FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a renovation example introduction screen. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a renovation example introduction screen. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a renovation example introduction screen. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a renovation example introduction screen. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a renovation example introduction screen. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a renovation example introduction screen. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a modified example of a renovation example introduction screen. [Figure 16] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a point-related process. [Figure 17] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of the main menu screen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0024] 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.

[0025] [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.

[0026] 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.

[0027] 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).

[0028] The database 20 stores various information necessary for the renovation support system 1. As shown in Figure 1, the database 20 has a registered user information storage area 21 for storing registered user information, a renovation case information storage area 22 for storing renovation case information, and a renovation school information storage area 23 for storing data for the renovation school.

[0029] The registered user information storage area 21 stores information about users who have registered to use the renovation support system 1 (those wishing to renovate, those with renovation experience), such as user ID (identifier), password, and number of available points.

[0030] 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 ("Mr. A", "Mr. B", etc.). The renovation example information includes at least building information, renovation content information, family information, lifestyle information, health information, and image information.

[0031] Building information is information about renovated buildings, such as homes inhabited by people who have had renovations. Specifically, it includes, for example, the age of the building at the time of renovation, the type of property, the floor plan before and after renovation, and concerns about the building at the time of renovation. Hereinafter, the building information included in the renovation example information stored in the renovation example information storage area 22 of the database 20 will also be referred to as "example building information."

[0032] Renovation content information is information about the content of the renovations that have been carried out, and specifically, for example, the type of renovation carried out (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.), the cost of the renovations, etc. Hereinafter, the renovation content information included in the renovation example information stored in the renovation example information storage area 22 of the database 20 will also be referred to as "example renovation content information."

[0033] Family information is information about the family of the person who has undergone renovation, specifically, for example, the family composition at the time of renovation, the age at the time of renovation, etc. Hereinafter, the family information included in the renovation case information stored in the renovation case information storage area 22 of the database 20 will also be referred to as "case family information." Lifestyle information is information about the lifestyle of someone who has undergone renovation, specifically, for example, lifestyle patterns before and after the renovation (time to wake up, time to go out, time to come home, time to go to bed, etc.), concerns about life during the renovation, water and electricity bills before and after the renovation, hobbies, etc. Hereinafter, the lifestyle information included in the renovation example information stored in the renovation example information storage area 22 of the database 20 will also be referred to as "example lifestyle information."

[0034] The health information is information about the health of the person who has undergone renovation, specifically, for example, the results of a health questionnaire conducted before and after the renovation. Hereinafter, the health information included in the renovation case information stored in the renovation case information storage area 22 of the database 20 will also be referred to as "case health information." The image information may be still images or videos of the renovated area taken before and after the renovation. The image information may also include advice information about the renovation (for example, text information such as advice about the renovation).

[0035] The renovation school information storage area 23 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.

[0036] 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 life-enhancing themes (gardening, cooking, sewing, etc.), articles about health, etc.

[0037] [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, and 14 provided in the reform support device 10 shown in FIG.

[0038] 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 renovation example introduction means 13 that introduces renovation example information that meets predetermined conditions to a person wishing to renovate, based on renovation request information input by the user (person wishing to renovate). The renovation support device 10 also includes a point giving means 14 that gives points to users (those who wish to renovate, or those who have experience renovating) when they satisfy specific conditions.

[0039] <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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] As shown in Figure 2, the main menu screen G11 has a "View / Post Renovation Case Studies" button B11, a "Renovation School" button B12, a "Renovation Case Studies" button B13, a "Point Balance" button B14, and a "Logout" button B15. When the "View / Post Renovation Case Study" button B11 is operated (for example, tapped), the renovation support device 10 displays a "View / Post Renovation Case Study" 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.

[0042] Furthermore, when the "Renovation Case Study Introduction" button B13 is operated (for example, tapped), the renovation support device 10 displays a renovation case study introduction screen (see FIGS. 5 to 15) 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.

[0043] <Renovation case study viewing / submission screen> FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the renovation example viewing / posting screen G21. When the "View and post 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 "View and post 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.

[0044] Specifically, the renovation example display control means 11 first transmits the first renovation example viewing / posting screen display data to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the first renovation example viewing / posting 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 viewing / posting screen G21 is a screen that displays a list of thumbnail images corresponding to each of a plurality 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 viewing / posting screen G21 is displayed in association with the user name (e.g., "Mr. A," "Mr. B," etc.) of the user (person with renovation experience) who posted the renovation example information, and the details of the renovation carried out (e.g., "living room / dining room renovation + kitchen renovation," "bathroom renovation," etc.).

[0045] When one of the multiple thumbnail images displayed on the first renovation example viewing / posting 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, the means 11 transmits second renovation example viewing / posting screen display data for displaying the extracted renovation example information to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the second renovation example viewing / posting screen is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30, allowing the user (person hoping to renovate) to view the renovation example information corresponding to the thumbnail image they selected.

[0046] As shown in FIG. 3, the first renovation example viewing / posting screen G21 also has a "Post" button B21. When the "Post" button B21 is operated (for example, tapped), the renovation support device 10 displays, on the display unit of the user terminal 30, a renovation example posting screen for posting renovation example information. On the renovation example posting screen, a user (someone with renovation experience) can input their own renovation example information (building information, renovation content information, family information, lifestyle information, health information, screen information, etc.) by following the instructions displayed on the screen. The renovation support device 10 then stores the renovation example information input on the screen in the renovation example information storage area 22 of the database 20.

[0047] As shown in FIG. 3, the first renovation example viewing / posting 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.

[0048] <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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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 information 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.

[0051] 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 information 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.

[0052] 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 information 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.

[0053] 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 information 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.

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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 information 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.

[0056] 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 information 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 about renovations, articles about housing, articles about themes that enrich life, articles about health, and the like.

[0057] 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.

[0058] <Renovation case study screen> 5 to 14 are diagrams showing examples of the renovation example introduction screens G41 to G49. When the "Introduce Renovation Case Studies" 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 "Introduce Renovation Case Studies" button B13 has been operated, the renovation support device 10 performs processing by the renovation case study introduction means 13 to introduce renovation case study information that meets predetermined conditions (renovation case study information that meets the wishes of the person wishing to renovate) to the person wishing to renovate.

[0059] Specifically, the renovation example introduction means 13 first transmits the first renovation example introduction screen display data to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the first renovation example introduction 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 example introduction screen G41 allows you to enter information about the building you want to renovate (hereinafter also referred to as "desired building information") other than "concerns." Note that the desired building information that can be entered on the first renovation example introduction screen G41 is not limited to the information shown in Fig. 5 ("age of building," "property type," and "floor plan").

[0060] When the "Next" button B41 on the first renovation case introduction screen G41 is operated (e.g., tapped), the renovation case introduction means 13 extracts renovation case information that meets specified conditions from the renovation case information stored in the renovation case information storage area 22 of the database 20 based on the information (renovation request information) entered on the first renovation case introduction screen G41. Specifically, the renovation case introduction means 13 compares the building information (case building information) contained in the renovation case information stored in the renovation case information storage area 22 of the database 20 with the building information (desired building information) entered on the first renovation case introduction screen G41, and extracts renovation case information from the renovation case information stored in the renovation case information storage area 22 of the database 20 that meets the condition (first condition) of containing case building information similar to the desired building information.

[0061] The example building information similar to the desired building information can be set as appropriate, but for example, it can be any of the following: example building information whose "age of construction" range matches the desired building information; example building information whose "property type" matches the desired building information; and example building information whose "layout" matches the desired building information. Therefore, in this case, for example, if the example building information matches the desired building information in the "age of construction" range, it will be example building information similar to the desired building information, even if things other than "age of construction" ("property type" and "layout") do not match the desired building information. Example building information whose "age of construction" range matches the desired building information is, for example, example building information whose "age of construction" is less than 5 years if the "age of construction" of the desired building information is less than 5 years, example building information whose "age of construction" is more than 5 years but less than 10 years if the "age of construction" of the desired building information is more than 5 years but less than 10 years, example building information whose "age of construction" is more than 10 years but less than 20 years if the "age of construction" of the desired building information is more than 10 years but less than 20 years, and example building information whose "age of construction" is more than 20 years if the "age of construction" of the desired building information is more than 20 years.

[0062] Furthermore, when the "Next" button B41 on the first renovation example introduction screen G41 is operated (for example, tapped), the renovation example introduction means 13 transmits the second renovation example introduction screen display data to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the second renovation example introduction screen G42 as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30. As shown in Figure 6, the second renovation example introduction screen G42 allows the user to input information about the renovation content they wish to implement (hereinafter also referred to as "desired renovation content information"). Note that the renovation content selectable on the second renovation example introduction screen G42 is not limited to the content shown in Figure 6 ("living room / dining room renovation," "entrance renovation," "disaster prevention / mitigation renovation," "solar power generation renovation").

[0063] When the "OK" button B42 on the second renovation case introduction screen G42 is operated (e.g., tapped), the renovation case introduction means 13 extracts renovation case information that meets specified conditions from the renovation case information stored in the renovation case information storage area 22 of the database 20 based on the information (renovation request information) entered on the second renovation case introduction screen G42. Specifically, the renovation case introduction means 13 compares the renovation content information (case renovation content information) contained in the renovation case information that satisfies the first condition with the renovation content information (desired renovation content information) entered on the second renovation case introduction screen G42, and extracts from the renovation case information that satisfies the first condition that renovation case information that satisfies the condition (second condition) of containing case renovation content information similar to the desired renovation content information.

[0064] The example renovation content information similar to the desired renovation content information can be set as appropriate, but for example, if the desired renovation content information is "living room / dining room renovation + kitchen renovation," the example renovation content information will include at least one of the first desired renovation content, "living room / dining room renovation," and the second desired renovation content, "kitchen renovation." In more detail, for example, if the desired renovation content information is "living room / dining room renovation + kitchen renovation," the following example renovation content information would be similar to the desired renovation content information: "living room / dining room renovation + kitchen renovation," "living room / dining room renovation," "kitchen renovation," "full renovation," "living room / dining room renovation + kitchen renovation + other (one or more of living room / dining room renovation, kitchen renovation, and other than full renovation)," "living room / dining room renovation + other (one or more of living room / dining room renovation, kitchen renovation, and other than full renovation)," "kitchen renovation + other (one or more of living room / dining room renovation, kitchen renovation, and other than full renovation)," and "full renovation + other (one or more of living room / dining room renovation, kitchen renovation, and other than full renovation)."

[0065] Next, the renovation example introduction means 13 transmits third renovation example introduction screen display data for displaying renovation example information that satisfies the first and second conditions to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the third renovation example introduction 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 example introduction screen G43 is a screen that displays a list of thumbnail images corresponding to multiple renovation example information that meet the first and second conditions. Each thumbnail image on the third renovation example introduction screen G43 is displayed in association with the user name (e.g., "Mr. A," "Mr. F," etc.) of the user (person with renovation experience) who posted the renovation example information and the details of the renovation carried out (e.g., "living room / dining room renovation + kitchen renovation," "full renovation," etc.).

[0066] When one of the multiple thumbnail images displayed on the third renovation example introduction screen G43 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 case example introduction means 13 extracts renovation case example information corresponding to the thumbnail image selected by the user from the renovation case example information storage area 22 of the database 20 based on the thumbnail identification information. Then, case example introduction screen display data for displaying the extracted renovation case example information is sent to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the case example introduction screen is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30, allowing the user (person wishing to renovate) to view the renovation case example information corresponding to the thumbnail image selected by the user.

[0067] As shown in FIG. 7, the third renovation example introduction screen G43 also has a "Back" button B43b. When the "Back" button B43b is operated (for example, tapped), the renovation example introduction means 13 displays the main menu screen G11 (see FIG. 2) on the display unit of the user terminal 30.

[0068] As shown in FIG. 7, the third renovation example introduction screen G43 also has a "narrow down" button B43a. When the "narrow" button B43a is operated (for example, tapped), the renovation example introduction means 13 transmits the fourth renovation example introduction screen display data to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the fourth renovation example introduction screen G44 as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30.

[0069] As shown in Figure 8, the fourth renovation example introduction screen G44 has a "Filter by family composition" button B44a, a "Filter by hobbies" button B44b, a "Filter by lifestyle concerns" button B44c, a "Filter by building concerns" button B44d, and a "Filter by health concerns" button B44e.

[0070] When the "narrow down by family structure" button B44a on the fourth renovation example introduction screen G44 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 "Refine by family composition" button B44a has been operated, the renovation example introduction means 13 transmits the fifth renovation example introduction screen display data to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the fifth renovation example introduction 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 example introduction screen G45 allows the user to input information about the family of the person seeking renovation (hereinafter also referred to as "desired family information"). Note that the desired family information that can be input on the fifth renovation example introduction screen G45 is not limited to the information shown in Figure 9 ("Your age," "Whether you have a spouse," "Spouse's age," "Number of children," and "Children's ages").

[0071] When the "OK" button B45 on the fifth renovation case introduction screen G45 is operated (e.g., tapped), the renovation case introduction means 13 extracts renovation case information that meets specified conditions from the renovation case information stored in the renovation case information storage area 22 of the database 20 based on the information (renovation request information) entered on the fifth renovation case introduction screen G45. Specifically, the renovation case introduction means 13 compares the family information (case family information) contained in the renovation case information that satisfies the first and second conditions with the family information (desired family information) entered on the fifth renovation case introduction screen G45, and extracts renovation case information that satisfies the condition (third condition) of containing case family information similar to the desired family information from the renovation case information that satisfies the first and second conditions.

[0072] Next, the renovation example introduction means 13 transmits the first family structure similar renovation example introduction screen display data for displaying renovation example information that satisfies the first condition, the second condition, and the third condition to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the first family structure similar renovation example introduction screen is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30. The first screen introducing renovation examples with similar family structures is a screen that displays a list of thumbnail images corresponding to multiple pieces of renovation example information that meet the first, second, and third conditions. Each thumbnail image on the first screen introducing renovation examples with similar family structures is displayed in association with the username of the user (who has experience with renovations) who posted the renovation example information and the details of the renovation that was carried out.

[0073] When one of the multiple thumbnail images displayed on the first screen introducing renovation examples with similar family structures 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 introduction means 13 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, the means 13 transmits display data for a second renovation example introduction screen for displaying the extracted renovation example information to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. This causes the second renovation example introduction screen for similar family structures to be displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30, allowing the user (renovation candidate) to view the renovation example information corresponding to the thumbnail image they selected. The second renovation example introduction screen for similar family structures also displays the family structure and other information of the person with renovation experience who posted this renovation example information (the renovation example information corresponding to the thumbnail image selected by the renovation candidate).

[0074] When the "Refine by hobby" button B44b on the fourth renovation example introduction screen G44 (see FIG. 8) 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 "Refine by hobby" button B44b has been operated, the renovation example introduction means 13 transmits the sixth renovation example introduction screen display data to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the sixth renovation example introduction screen G46 as shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30. As shown in Fig. 10, the sixth renovation example introduction screen G46 allows the user to input "hobbies" from among the information about the lifestyle of the renovation applicant (and their family) (hereinafter also referred to as "desired lifestyle information"). Note that the hobbies that can be selected on the sixth renovation example introduction screen G46 are not limited to the hobbies shown in Fig. 10 ("listening to music," "playing musical instruments," "gardening," "playing with pets").

[0075] When the "OK" button B46 on the sixth renovation case introduction screen G46 is operated (e.g., tapped), the renovation case introduction means 13 extracts renovation case information that meets specified conditions from the renovation case information stored in the renovation case information storage area 22 of the database 20 based on the information (renovation request information) entered on the sixth renovation case introduction screen G46. Specifically, the renovation case introduction means 13 compares the lifestyle information (case lifestyle information) contained in the renovation case information that satisfies the first and second conditions with the lifestyle information (desired lifestyle information) entered on the seventh renovation case introduction screen G47, and extracts renovation case information that satisfies the condition (fourth condition) that the renovation case information that satisfies the first and second conditions includes example lifestyle information whose "hobbies" are similar to the desired lifestyle information.

[0076] Next, the renovation example introduction means 13 transmits first hobby-similar renovation example introduction screen display data for displaying renovation example information that satisfies the first condition, the second condition, and the fourth condition to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the first hobby-similar renovation example introduction screen is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30. The first hobby-similar renovation example introduction screen is a screen that displays a list of thumbnail images corresponding to multiple renovation example information that meet the first, second, and fourth conditions. Each thumbnail image on the first hobby-similar renovation example introduction screen is displayed in association with the username of the user (who has renovation experience) who posted the renovation example information and the details of the renovation that was carried out.

[0077] When one of the multiple thumbnail images displayed on the first hobby-similar renovation example introduction screen 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 introduction means 13 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, the means 13 transmits second hobby-similar renovation example introduction screen display data for displaying the extracted renovation example information to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. This causes the second hobby-similar renovation example introduction screen to be displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30, allowing the user (renovation candidate) to view the renovation example information corresponding to the thumbnail image selected by the user. The second hobby-similar renovation example introduction screen also displays the hobbies, etc., of the person with renovation experience (and their family) who posted this renovation example information (the renovation example information corresponding to the thumbnail image selected by the person with renovation experience). Furthermore, if the person with renovation experience has renovated for a hobby, such as creating a hobby room, the method (e.g., the renovation details performed for the hobby) is also displayed.

[0078] When the "Filter by lifestyle concerns" button B44c on the fourth renovation example introduction screen G44 (see Figure 8) is operated (e.g., 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 "Refine by lifestyle concerns" button B44c has been operated, the renovation example introduction means 13 transmits the seventh renovation example introduction screen display data to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the seventh renovation example introduction screen G47 as shown in FIG. 11 is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30. As shown in Fig. 11, the seventh renovation example introduction screen G47 allows the user to input "concerns" and "utility bills" from information about the lifestyle of the person seeking renovation (and their family) (desired lifestyle information). Note that the concerns that can be input on the seventh renovation example introduction screen G47 are not limited to those shown in Fig. 11 ("high water bill," "high gas bill," "high electricity bill").

[0079] When the "OK" button B47 on the seventh renovation case introduction screen G47 is operated (e.g., tapped), the renovation case introduction means 13 extracts renovation case information that meets specified conditions from the renovation case information stored in the renovation case information storage area 22 of the database 20 based on the information (renovation request information) entered on the seventh renovation case introduction screen G47. Specifically, the renovation case introduction means 13 compares the lifestyle information (case lifestyle information) included in the renovation case information that satisfies the first and second conditions with the lifestyle information (desired lifestyle information) entered on the sixth renovation case introduction screen G46, and extracts renovation case information that satisfies the condition (fifth condition) that the renovation case information includes case lifestyle information whose ``concerns'' and / or ``utility bills'' are similar to the desired lifestyle information from the renovation case information that satisfies the first and second conditions.

[0080] Next, the renovation example introduction means 13 transmits first similar lifestyle renovation example introduction screen display data for displaying renovation example information that satisfies the first condition, the second condition, and the fifth condition to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the first similar lifestyle renovation example introduction screen is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30. The first similar lifestyle renovation example introduction screen is a screen that displays a list of thumbnail images corresponding to multiple renovation example information that meets the first, second, and fifth conditions. Each thumbnail image on the first similar lifestyle renovation example introduction screen is displayed in association with the username of the user (person with renovation experience) who posted the renovation example information and the details of the renovation that was carried out.

[0081] When one of the multiple thumbnail images displayed on the first similar lifestyle renovation example introduction screen 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 introduction means 13 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, the means 13 transmits display data for a second similar lifestyle renovation example introduction screen for displaying the extracted renovation example information to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. This causes the second similar lifestyle renovation example introduction screen to be displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30, allowing the user (renovation candidate) to view the renovation example information corresponding to the thumbnail image selected by the user. The second similar lifestyle renovation example introduction screen also displays the lifestyle concerns of the person (and their family) who has undergone renovation and posted this renovation example information (the renovation example information corresponding to the thumbnail image selected by the renovation candidate). Furthermore, if the concern is resolved (or improved) through renovation, the solution (such as the details of the renovation carried out to resolve the lifestyle concern) is also displayed. In addition, the second screen introducing similar lifestyle renovation cases may display the lifestyle patterns (flow of life) of the person (and their family) who has had experience with renovation and posted this renovation case information before and after the renovation, such as the time they wake up, go out, come home, and go to bed before and after the renovation.

[0082] When the "Refine by building concerns" button B44d on the fourth renovation example introduction screen G44 (see Figure 8) is operated (e.g., 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 "Refine by building problem" button B44d has been operated, the renovation example introduction means 13 transmits the eighth renovation example introduction screen display data to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the eighth renovation example introduction screen G48 as shown in FIG. 12 is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30. As shown in Fig. 12, the eighth renovation example introduction screen G48 allows the user to input "concerns" from information about the building they wish to renovate (desired building information). Note that the concerns that can be selected on the eighth renovation example introduction screen G48 are not limited to those shown in Fig. 12 ("small storage space," "small living / dining / kitchen area," "hot," "cold").

[0083] When the "OK" button B48 on the eighth renovation case introduction screen G48 is operated (e.g., tapped), the renovation case introduction means 13 extracts renovation case information that meets specified conditions from the renovation case information stored in the renovation case information storage area 22 of the database 20 based on the information (renovation request information) entered on the eighth renovation case introduction screen G48. Specifically, the renovation case introduction means 13 compares the building information (case building information) included in the renovation case information that satisfies the first and second conditions with the building information (desired building information) entered on the eighth renovation case introduction screen G48, and extracts renovation case information that satisfies the condition (sixth condition) that the ``concerns'' include case building information that is similar to the desired building information from the renovation case information that satisfies the first and second conditions.

[0084] Next, the renovation example introduction means 13 transmits the first building similar renovation example introduction screen display data for displaying renovation example information that satisfies the first condition, the second condition, and the sixth condition to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the first building similar renovation example introduction screen is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30. The first similar building renovation example introduction screen is a screen that displays a list of thumbnail images corresponding to multiple renovation example information that meet the first, second, and sixth conditions. Each thumbnail image on the first similar building renovation example introduction screen is displayed in association with the username of the user (who has renovation experience) who posted the renovation example information and the details of the renovation that was carried out.

[0085] When one of the multiple thumbnail images displayed on the first building similar renovation example introduction screen 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 introduction means 13 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, the means 13 transmits display data for a second similar building renovation example introduction screen for displaying the extracted renovation example information to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. This causes the second similar building renovation example introduction screen G48a to be displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30, allowing the user (renovation candidate) to view the renovation example information corresponding to the thumbnail image selected by the user. The second similar building renovation example introduction screen G48a also displays the building concerns of the person (and their family) who has experience renovating the building and posted the renovation example information (the renovation example information corresponding to the thumbnail image selected by the renovation candidate). Furthermore, if the concern is resolved (or improved) through renovation, the solution (such as the details of the renovation carried out to resolve the building concern) is also displayed.

[0086] Specifically, for example, when "Low Storage Space" is selected on the eighth renovation example screen G48 and the "Confirm" button B48 is pressed, the first Similar Building Renovation Example Screen is displayed on the user terminal 30. Then, when one of the thumbnail images displayed on the first Similar Building Renovation Example Screen is selected, the second Similar Building Renovation Example Screen G48a, as shown in FIG. 13, is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 13, the renovation example information includes a before-renovation image (an image of the renovated area taken before the renovation) and a after-renovation image (an image of the renovated area taken after the renovation), as well as the building's problem before the renovation (low storage space) and the solution to that problem (a Japanese-style room on the first floor was renovated into a family closet). Furthermore, other improvements that resulted from the renovation (e.g., making it easier to get ready when going out) are also displayed.

[0087] When the "Filter by health concerns" button B44e on the fourth renovation example introduction screen G44 (see Figure 8) is operated (e.g., 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 "Refine by health concern" button B44e has been operated, the renovation example introduction means 13 transmits the ninth renovation example introduction screen display data to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the ninth renovation example introduction screen G49 as shown in FIG. 14 is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30. As shown in Fig. 14, the ninth renovation example introduction screen G49 allows the user to input information about the health of the renovation applicant (and their family) (hereinafter also referred to as "desired health information"). Note that the desired health information that can be input on the ninth renovation example introduction screen G49 is not limited to the information shown in Fig. 14 ("sleep," "diet," "exercise," and "stress").

[0088] When the "OK" button B49 on the ninth renovation case introduction screen G49 is operated (e.g., tapped), the renovation case introduction means 13 extracts renovation case information that meets specified conditions from the renovation case information stored in the renovation case information storage area 22 of the database 20 based on the information (renovation request information) entered on the ninth renovation case introduction screen G49. Specifically, the renovation case introduction means 13 compares the health information (case health information) contained in the renovation case information that satisfies the first and second conditions with the health information (desired health information) entered on the ninth renovation case introduction screen G49, and extracts renovation case information that satisfies the condition (seventh condition) of containing case health information similar to the desired health information from the renovation case information that satisfies the first and second conditions.

[0089] Next, the renovation example introduction means 13 transmits first health-similar renovation example introduction screen display data for displaying renovation example information that satisfies the first condition, the second condition, and the seventh condition to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the first health-similar renovation example introduction screen is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30. The first health-like renovation example introduction screen is a screen that displays a list of thumbnail images corresponding to multiple renovation example information that meet the first, second, and seventh conditions. Each thumbnail image on the first health-like renovation example introduction screen is displayed in association with the user name of the user (who has experience with renovations) who posted the renovation example information and the details of the renovation that was carried out.

[0090] When one of the multiple thumbnail images displayed on the first health-like renovation case introduction screen 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 case introduction means 13 extracts renovation case information corresponding to the thumbnail image selected by the user from the renovation case information storage area 22 of the database 20 based on the thumbnail identification information. Then, the means 13 transmits second health-like renovation case introduction screen display data for displaying the extracted renovation case information to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. This causes the second health-like renovation case introduction screen to be displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30, allowing the user (renovation candidate) to view the renovation case information corresponding to the thumbnail image selected by the user. The second health-like renovation case introduction screen also displays the health concerns of the person (and their family) who has undergone renovation and posted the renovation case information (the renovation case information corresponding to the thumbnail image selected by the renovation candidate). Furthermore, if the concern was improved through renovation, the method of improvement (such as creating a space that is easy to exercise or cook) is also displayed.

[0091] The fourth renovation example introduction screen G44 may be a screen as shown in Fig. 15. In other words, it may be possible to select multiple items to narrow down the renovation example information to be introduced to the user (renovation hopeful). The screen shown in Figure 15 is displayed as the fourth renovation case introduction screen G44, and when, for example, "Narrow down by family composition" and "Narrow down by building concerns" are selected (the checkbox C corresponding to "Narrow down by family composition" and the checkbox C corresponding to "Narrow down by building concerns" are checked), and the "Confirm" button B44f is operated (for example, tapped), the renovation case introduction means 13 may extract renovation case information from the renovation case information that satisfies the first and second conditions that satisfies both the condition that it includes case family information similar to the desired family information (third condition) and the condition that it includes case building information whose "concerns" regarding the building are similar to the desired building information (sixth condition), and display the extracted renovation case information on the user terminal 30. Specifically, in this case, the renovation case example introduction means 13 displays, for example, one of the fifth renovation case example introduction screen G45 (see Figure 9) and the eighth renovation case example introduction screen G48 (see Figure 12) on the user terminal 30, and after the "Decide" button on one of the screens is operated, displays the other screen on the user terminal 30, and after the "Decide" button on the other screen is operated, extracts renovation case example information that satisfies the third and sixth conditions from the renovation case example information that satisfies the first and second conditions, and displays the extracted renovation case example information (renovation case example information that satisfies the first, second, third, and sixth conditions) on the user terminal 30.

[0092] <Point-related processing> 16 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 14. The point giving means 14 first 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 information 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 14 when the user logs in (when a specific condition is met).

[0093] Next, the point giving means 14 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 information 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 certain conditions are met), points are awarded to the user by the point awarding means 14.

[0094] Next, the point giving means 14 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 from the information stored in the registered user information 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 specific conditions are met), points are awarded to the user by the point awarding means 14. Note that points may also be awarded to the user (someone hoping to renovate) who viewed the renovation example information.

[0095] Next, the point giving means 14 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 information 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 14 when the user views the school information (when a specific 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.

[0096] Next, the point giving means 14 determines whether any of the multiple user terminals 30 has input desired renovation information (step S19). That is, it determines whether third renovation example introduction screen display data (see FIG. 7) for displaying renovation example information that meets the first and second conditions has been sent to any of the multiple user terminals 30. If desired renovation information has been entered (step S19; Yes), the number of available points of the user who entered the desired renovation information is searched for from the information stored in the registered user information storage area 21 of the database 20, and the number of points corresponding to the input desired renovation information is added to the available number of points (step S20). As a result, points are awarded to the user (renovation applicant) by the point awarding means 14 when the user enters desired renovation information (when specific conditions are met).

[0097] Next, the point giving means 14 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 information 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 14 can be exchanged for benefits related to renovations, and in step S22, the number of points corresponding to the exchanged benefits is deducted. Benefits related to renovations include, for example, dedicated electronic money that can be used as part of the renovation costs, or upgrading of facilities.

[0098] Next, the point giving means 14 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 information 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).

[0099] According to this embodiment, the following excellent effects are achieved. The renovation support device 10 of this embodiment includes a renovation example storage means (database 20) that stores renovation example information, and a renovation example introduction means 13 that introduces renovation example information stored in the renovation example storage means that meets predetermined conditions to the renovation candidate based on the renovation request information input by the renovation candidate. The renovation example information includes first building information (example building information), which is information about the building, and first renovation content information (example renovation content information), which is information about the renovation content. The renovation request information includes second building information (desired building information), which is information about the building that the candidate wants to renovate, and second renovation content information (desired renovation content information), which is information about the renovation content that the candidate wants to implement. The predetermined conditions include a condition that the first building information is similar to the second building information (first condition, sixth condition) and a condition that the first renovation content information is similar to the second renovation content information (second condition).

[0100] Therefore, users (those wishing to renovate) can simply enter information about the building they wish to renovate and the details of the renovations they wish to carry out as their desired renovation information, and they can view information about renovation examples that match their wishes, making it easy to make advance preparations for the renovations. In this embodiment, the renovation example information stored in the renovation example storage means (database 20) is renovation example information posted by people with renovation experience, but is not limited to this. For example, in addition to (or instead of) the renovation example information posted by people with renovation experience, renovation example information provided by renovation contractors, home builders, etc. may be stored in the renovation example storage means (database 20). In this case, the renovation example introduction means 13 can introduce renovation example information provided by renovation contractors, home builders, etc. that meets predetermined conditions to people wishing to renovate.

[0101] In addition, in the renovation support device 10 of this embodiment, the renovation case information includes first family information (case family information), which is information about the family of a person who has experience with renovation, the renovation desire information includes second family information (desired family information), which is information about the family of a person who desires renovation, and the specified condition includes a condition (third condition) that the first family information is similar to the second family information.

[0102] Therefore, users (those wishing to renovate) can simply enter information about the building they wish to renovate, information about the type of renovation they wish to carry out, and information about their family as their desired renovation information, and they can view renovation example information that reflects information about their family as renovation example information that suits their wishes, making it easy to make advance preparations for renovations.

[0103] In addition, in the renovation support device 10 of this embodiment, the renovation case information includes first lifestyle information (case lifestyle information), which is information about the lifestyle of a person who has undergone renovation, the renovation desire information includes second lifestyle information (desired lifestyle information), which is information about the lifestyle of a person who wishes to undergo renovation, and the specified conditions include conditions (fourth condition, fifth condition) that the first lifestyle information is similar to the second lifestyle information.

[0104] Therefore, users (those wishing to renovate) can simply enter information about the building they wish to renovate, information about the renovations they wish to carry out, and information about their lifestyle as their desired renovation information, and they can view renovation example information that reflects information about their lifestyle as renovation example information that suits their wishes, making it easy to make advance preparations for renovations.

[0105] In addition, in the renovation support device 10 of this embodiment, the renovation case information includes first health information (case health information), which is information about the health of a person who has undergone renovation, the renovation desire information includes second health information (desired health information), which is information about the health of a person who desires renovation, and the specified condition includes a condition (seventh condition) that the first health information is similar to the second health information.

[0106] Therefore, users (those wishing to renovate) can simply enter information about the building they wish to renovate, information about the type of renovation they wish to carry out, and information about their health as their desired renovation information, and they can view renovation example information that reflects their own health information as renovation example information that suits their wishes, making it easy to make advance preparations for renovations.

[0107] Furthermore, in the renovation support device 10 of this embodiment, the first building information (example building information) includes concerns about buildings before renovations made by people with renovation experience, and the second building information (desired building information) includes concerns about buildings made by people wishing to renovate (see Figure 12), and the renovation example introduction means 13 can introduce the contents of renovations carried out to solve the concerns.

[0108] Therefore, users (those wishing to renovate) can simply enter their concerns about the building they wish to renovate as second building information (desired building information), and can view renovation case information that matches their wishes, including first renovation content information (case renovation content information) about the renovation content that was carried out to solve their concerns, making it easy to make advance preparations for the renovation.

[0109] In addition, in the renovation support device 10 of this embodiment, the first lifestyle information (case lifestyle information) includes the hobbies of the person who has experience with renovation, and the second lifestyle information (desired lifestyle information) includes the hobbies of the person who wishes to renovate (see Figure 10), and the renovation example introduction means 13 can introduce the contents of renovations carried out for hobbies.

[0110] Therefore, a user (person wishing to renovate) can simply enter their hobby as second lifestyle information (desired family information) related to the user's lifestyle, and can view renovation example information that matches their wishes, including first renovation content information (example renovation content information) related to the renovation content carried out for that hobby, making it easy to make advance preparations for renovations.

[0111] In addition, in the renovation support device 10 of this embodiment, the first life information (case life information) includes concerns about the life of a person who has experience with renovation before the renovation, and the second life information (desired life information) includes concerns about the life of a person who wishes to renovate (see Figure 11), and the renovation case introduction means 13 can introduce the contents of the renovation carried out to solve the concerns.

[0112] Therefore, users (those wishing to renovate) can simply enter their concerns about their lifestyle as second living information (desired family information) and view renovation case information that matches their wishes, including first renovation content information (case renovation content information) about the renovation content implemented to solve those concerns, making it easy to make advance preparations for renovations.

[0113] In addition, in the renovation support device 10 of this embodiment, the first health information (case health information) includes the health condition of a person who has undergone renovation before the renovation (for example, the results of a health questionnaire), and the second health information (desired health information) includes the health condition of a person who wishes to undergo renovation (see Figure 14), and the renovation case introduction means 13 can introduce the contents of the renovation carried out to improve the health condition.

[0114] Therefore, users (those wishing to remodel) can simply enter their health condition (simply answer a health questionnaire) as second health information (desired health information) regarding the user's health, and view renovation case information that matches their wishes, including first renovation content information (case renovation content information) regarding the renovation content implemented to improve the user's health condition, making it easy to make advance preparations for renovations.

[0115] 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."

[0116] It should be noted that login may not be required for the renovation support device 10 to introduce renovation examples. 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. 17 may be displayed on a non-logged-in user terminal 30. The main menu screen G51 shown in FIG. 17 has a "View Renovation Examples" button B51, a "Renovation School" button B52, and a "Renovation Example Introduction" button B53.

[0117] When the "View renovation example" button B51 is operated, the "View renovation example / Post renovation example" screen is displayed, just as when the "View renovation example / Post renovation example" button B11 on the main menu screen G11 shown in FIG. 2 is operated. However, in the example shown in Figure 17, posting of renovation example information from a user terminal 30 that is not logged in is prohibited, so the renovation example viewing / posting screen, i.e., the renovation example viewing screen, is displayed without the "Post" button B21 (see Figure 3).

[0118] 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. When the "Renovation Case Introduction" button B53 is operated, the renovation case introduction screen (see FIGS. 5 to 15) is displayed, just as when the "Renovation Case Introduction" button B13 on the main menu screen G11 shown in FIG. 2 is operated. [Explanation of symbols]

[0119] 10 Renovation support equipment 13. Methods for introducing renovation examples 20 Database (renovation case study storage means)

Claims

1. A renovation example storage means for storing renovation example information; and a renovation example introduction means for introducing to the person wishing to renovate renovation, among the renovation example information stored in the renovation example storage means, renovation example information that satisfies a predetermined condition based on the renovation desired information input by the person wishing to renovate, The renovation example information includes first building information, which is information about the building, and first renovation content information, which is information about the renovation content, The renovation request information includes second building information, which is information about the building that the customer wants to renovate, and second renovation content information, which is information about the renovation content that the customer wants to implement, A renovation support device characterized in that the specified conditions include a condition that the first building information is similar to the second building information and a condition that the first renovation content information is similar to the second renovation content information.

2. The renovation support device according to claim 1, The renovation case information includes first family information, which is information about the family of the person who has experienced renovation, The renovation request information includes second family information, which is information about the family of the renovation requester, A renovation support device characterized in that the specified conditions include a condition that the first family information is similar to the second family information.

3. The renovation support device according to claim 1, The renovation case information includes first living information, which is information about the lives of people who have experienced renovations, The renovation request information includes second life information, which is information about the life of the renovation requester, The remodeling support device, wherein the predetermined conditions include a condition that the first living information is similar to the second living information.

4. The renovation support device according to claim 1, The renovation case information includes first health information, which is information about the health of people who have experienced renovations, The reform desire information includes second health information which is information about the health of the reform desirer, The renovation support device is characterized in that the specified condition includes a condition that the first health information is similar to the second health information.

5. The renovation support device according to claim 1, The first building information includes concerns about the building before renovation by people who have had experience with renovation, The second building information includes the renovation applicant's concerns about the building, The renovation support device is characterized in that the renovation example introduction means is capable of introducing the details of renovations that have been carried out to solve the problems.

6. The renovation support device according to claim 3, The first living information includes the hobbies of people who have experience with renovations, The second living information includes the hobbies of the person who wishes to renovate, The renovation support device is characterized in that the renovation example introduction means is capable of introducing the details of renovations carried out for the hobby.

7. The renovation support device according to claim 3, The first living information includes concerns about life before renovation of people who have experienced renovation, The second living information includes concerns about the life of the person who wishes to renovate, The renovation support device is characterized in that the renovation example introduction means is capable of introducing the details of renovations that have been carried out to solve the problems.

8. The renovation support device according to claim 4, The first health information includes the health status of the person who has undergone renovation before the renovation, The second health information includes the health status of the person seeking renovation, The renovation support device is characterized in that the renovation example introduction means is capable of introducing the details of renovations carried out to improve the health condition.

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