Posture evaluation system

Abstract

To improve the accuracy of evaluation of a user.SOLUTION: A posture evaluation system 2 is to evaluate a user 5 in a toilet space K1, a bathroom space K2, a washstand space K3, and a kitchen space K4 that are wet area spaces having wet areas being a toilet 6, a bathroom 7, a washstand 8, and a kitchen 9, respectively, and comprises: posture sensors that are each provided in the wet area space having the wet area and detect the user 5 who uses the wet area; and a processing apparatus 10 having an evaluation unit that evaluates the posture of the user 5 on the basis of results of detection performed by the posture sensors.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a posture assessment system. [Background technology]

[0002] Various systems have been devised to support people's health.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses that various sensors are installed in the living space, such as load sensors installed on handrails and sensors for opening and closing the front door, and information indicating the resident's walking speed, grip strength, etc. is generated as provided information. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-18760 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, although the method disclosed in Patent Document 1 detects daily human movements, the movements performed in daily life are diverse and variations in each movement are likely to occur. When variations occur in each movement, the accuracy of evaluation based on the detection information may decrease.

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned problems, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a posture evaluation system that can improve the accuracy of evaluation of a user. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above problem, the posture evaluation system according to the first aspect of the present disclosure is a posture evaluation system that evaluates a user in a space having at least one wet area, such as a toilet, bathroom, washbasin, or kitchen, and includes a detection device that is provided in the space having the wet area and detects the user using the wet area, and a processing device that has an evaluation unit that evaluates the posture of the user based on the detection result by the detection device.

[0008] With this configuration, since users tend to behave in the same way (with little variation) in wet spaces, evaluating the user's posture in wet spaces makes it possible to perform a highly accurate evaluation. Furthermore, by evaluating the user's posture, which is related to the user's health condition, it becomes possible to effectively support the user's health.

[0009] In addition, the posture evaluation system according to the second aspect of the present disclosure further includes an identification device that is provided in the space having the wet area and identifies each of the multiple users who use the wet area, and the evaluation unit individually evaluates the identified users.

[0010] According to this configuration, each user who uses the wet area can be evaluated separately, and therefore each user can be evaluated and managed individually.

[0011] In addition, in a posture evaluation system according to a third aspect of the present disclosure, the detection device is provided in each of a plurality of spaces having different types of wet areas, the identification device is provided in each of the plurality of spaces, and the evaluation unit, corresponding to each identified user, comprehensively evaluates the posture of the user based on the detection results of each of the plurality of detection devices.

[0012] With this configuration, it is possible to evaluate a user by taking into account the overall use of multiple bathroom spaces.

[0013] In addition, the posture evaluation system according to the fourth aspect of the present disclosure further includes an entry detection device that detects the entry of the users into the space, and the identification device identifies each of the users when the entry of the users into the space is detected.

[0014] According to this configuration, by performing identification when entry is detected, each user can be efficiently evaluated.

[0015] In addition, in a posture evaluation system according to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, the water-related area is the toilet and the bathroom, and the evaluation unit evaluates the user's posture using the detection results of the user using the toilet by the detection device and the detection results of the user using the bathroom by the detection device.

[0016] With this configuration, since toilets and bathrooms are wet areas where users are particularly likely to behave in the same way, by using the detection results of users using the toilet and bathroom, it is possible to evaluate the users' posture with high accuracy.

[0017] In addition, in the posture evaluation system according to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, the evaluation unit evaluates the posture of the user using the toilet based on the sitting posture of the user or changes in posture before and after sitting.

[0018] According to this configuration, the evaluation can be carried out efficiently by evaluating the posture that is specific to using the toilet.

[0019] In addition, in the posture evaluation system according to a seventh aspect of the present disclosure, the evaluation unit evaluates the posture of the user using the bathroom based on a change in the center of gravity or a change in posture of the user.

[0020] According to this configuration, the evaluation can be carried out efficiently by evaluating the posture that is specific to when using the bathroom.

[0021] In addition, in the posture evaluation system according to the eighth aspect of the present disclosure, the evaluation unit performs an evaluation corresponding to at least one of the user's physical ability, balance ability, body distortion, leg strength, and athletic ability.

[0022] This configuration makes it possible to evaluate the physical condition of the user, thereby effectively supporting the health of the user.

[0023] In addition, in the posture evaluation system according to a ninth aspect of the present disclosure, the processing device further includes a generation unit that uses the evaluation results of the evaluation unit to generate recommendation information that is a suggestion regarding exercise or posture for the user, and a notification unit that notifies the user of the recommendation information.

[0024] According to this configuration, the recommendation information allows the user to recognize the evaluation of his / her posture, and encourages the user to change his / her behavior.

[0025] In addition, in the posture evaluation system according to the tenth aspect of the present disclosure, the processing device further includes a generation unit that uses evaluation results within a predetermined period, including the most recent evaluation result from the evaluation unit, to generate recommendation information that is a suggestion regarding exercise or posture for the user.

[0026] According to this configuration, by using evaluation results within a predetermined period, including the most recent evaluation result, it is possible to generate recommendation information that corresponds to changes in the user's posture. In other words, it is possible to generate recommendation information that is suitable for the user.

[0027] In addition, in the posture evaluation system according to an eleventh aspect of the present disclosure, the evaluation unit sets the evaluation criteria for the user using detection results within a predetermined period, including the most recent detection result.

[0028] This configuration makes it possible to set evaluation criteria that are suitable for the user.

[0029] In addition, a posture evaluation system according to a twelfth aspect of the present disclosure is a posture evaluation system that evaluates a user in a space having a toilet, and includes a detection device that is provided in the space having the toilet and detects the user using the toilet, and a processing device that has an evaluation unit that evaluates the posture of the user using the toilet based on the detection result by the detection device.

[0030] With this configuration, since toilets are wet areas where users are particularly likely to behave in the same way, by using the detection results of users using the toilet, it is possible to evaluate the user's posture with high accuracy.

[0031] Furthermore, a posture evaluation system according to a thirteenth aspect of the present disclosure is a posture evaluation system that evaluates a user in a space that has a toilet and a bathroom, and includes a first detection device that is provided in the space that has the toilet and detects the user using the toilet, a second detection device that is provided in the space that has the bathroom and detects the user using the bathroom, and a processing device that has an evaluation unit that evaluates the posture of the user based on the detection results by the first detection device and the second detection device.

[0032] With this configuration, since toilets and bathrooms are wet areas where users are particularly likely to behave in the same way, by using the detection results of users using the toilet and bathroom, it is possible to evaluate the users' posture with high accuracy.

[0033] In addition, in the posture evaluation system according to a fourteenth aspect of the present disclosure, the evaluation unit evaluates the posture of the user detected in the space having the bathroom when entering a bathtub or the bathing posture.

[0034] According to this configuration, the evaluation can be carried out efficiently by evaluating the posture that is specific to when using the bathroom.

[0035] In addition, in the posture evaluation system according to a fifteenth aspect of the present disclosure, each of the spaces has a toilet, a bathroom, and a washbasin, and further includes a third detection device that is provided in the space having the washbasin and detects the user using the washbasin, and the evaluation unit evaluates the posture of the user based on the detection result by the third detection device.

[0036] According to this configuration, the evaluation can be carried out efficiently by using the detection results of users using the toilet, bathroom, and washbasin.

[0037] In addition, in the posture evaluation system according to a sixteenth aspect of the present disclosure, each of the spaces has the toilet, the bathroom, and a kitchen, and further includes a third detection device that is provided in the space having the kitchen and detects the user using the kitchen, and the evaluation unit evaluates the posture of the user based on the detection result by the third detection device.

[0038] According to this configuration, the evaluation can be performed efficiently by using the detection results of users using the toilet, bathroom, and kitchen.

[0039] In addition, in the posture evaluation system according to a seventeenth aspect of the present disclosure, the evaluation unit evaluates the user's leaning posture or standing posture.

[0040] According to this configuration, by evaluating the bending posture and the standing posture, it is possible to effectively evaluate the posture of the user.

[0041] Furthermore, a posture evaluation system according to an eighteenth aspect of the present disclosure is a posture evaluation system that evaluates a user in a space that has a bathroom and a washbasin, and includes a first detection device that is provided in the space that has the bathroom and detects the user using the bathroom, a second detection device that is provided in the space that has the washbasin and detects the user using the washbasin, and a processing device that has an evaluation unit that evaluates the posture of the user based on the detection results by the first detection device and the second detection device.

[0042] With this configuration, since the bathroom and washbasin are wet areas where users tend to behave in the same way, by using the detection results of users using the bathroom and washbasin, it is possible to evaluate the user's posture with high accuracy.

[0043] In addition, in the posture evaluation system according to a nineteenth aspect of the present disclosure, the processing device further includes a recording unit that records the detection results by the detection device in association with time information, and the evaluation unit evaluates changes in the user's posture based on the detection results by the detection device and the time information.

[0044] This configuration makes it possible to perform evaluation taking into account changes in the user's posture.

[0045] In addition, in the posture evaluation system according to the twentieth aspect of the present disclosure, the processing device further includes a generation unit that uses the detection results of the detection device or the evaluation results of the evaluation unit to generate recommendation information that is a suggestion for the user regarding at least one of nutrition, sleep, and exercise.

[0046] According to this configuration, the recommendation information includes a suggestion regarding at least one of nutrition, sleep, and exercise, thereby encouraging the user to change their behavior.

[0047] In addition, in a posture evaluation system according to a twenty-first aspect of the present disclosure, the processing device further includes a reception unit that receives data related to the user from an external device, and the evaluation unit uses the data to evaluate the posture of the user.

[0048] According to this configuration, the accuracy of the evaluation can be improved by using external data.

[0049] In addition, in the posture evaluation system according to a twenty-second aspect of the present disclosure, the evaluation unit evaluates the posture of the user by assigning a score based on a predetermined evaluation criterion.

[0050] This configuration allows the user to easily recognize the evaluation results.

[0051] In addition, in the posture evaluation system according to the twenty-third aspect of the present disclosure, the processing device further includes a determination unit that determines whether the user is cleaning within the space based on the detection result of the detection device, and if it is determined that the user is cleaning, the evaluation unit does not perform an evaluation of the user's posture while cleaning.

[0052] According to this configuration, since the user can assume various postures while cleaning, by not making an evaluation while cleaning, incorrect evaluations can be prevented.

[0053] In addition, in the posture evaluation system according to the twenty-fourth aspect of the present disclosure, the processing device further includes a determination unit that determines whether the user is cleaning within the space based on the detection result of the detection device, and the evaluation unit excludes the detection result of the detection device when it is determined that the user is cleaning, and uses the detection result of the detection device when it is determined that the user is not cleaning to evaluate the user's posture.

[0054] With this configuration, since the user may assume various postures while cleaning, erroneous evaluations can be prevented by not making evaluations while the user is cleaning. In other words, it is possible to make evaluations while suppressing unnecessary noise.

[0055] In addition, in a posture evaluation system according to a twentieth aspect of the present disclosure, the processing device further includes an estimation unit that estimates a health state of the user based on the evaluation result of the evaluation unit.

[0056] According to this configuration, by estimating the health condition, it becomes possible to more effectively support the health of the user. [Effects of the Invention]

[0057] According to the posture evaluation system according to the present disclosure, the accuracy of evaluation of the user can be improved. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0058] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of an overall configuration of a system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a posture detection device provided in a toilet space. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a posture detection device installed in a bathroom space. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a posture detection device provided in a washroom space. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a posture detection device provided in a kitchen space. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a processing device. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of various functions of the processing device. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an individual evaluation in a toilet space. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an individual evaluation in a bathroom space. [Figure 10]FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an individual evaluation in a washroom space. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of individual evaluation in a kitchen space. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of changes in seated posture over time. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a change in posture over time when entering a bathtub. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a result of a comprehensive evaluation. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a notification screen. [Figure 16] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of a first process performed by the processing device in accordance with the toilet space. [Figure 17] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of a second process performed by the processing device in a bathroom space. [Figure 18] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of a third process performed by the processing device in a washroom space. [Figure 19] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of a fourth process performed by the processing device in a kitchen space. [Figure 20] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of an overall process by the processing device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0059] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. To facilitate understanding of the description, the same components in the drawings will be denoted by the same reference numerals as much as possible, and duplicate descriptions will be omitted.

[0060] === Implementation form === <Overall structure> 1 is a perspective view schematically illustrating an example of the overall configuration of a system 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure (hereinafter referred to as "the present embodiment"). As shown in FIG. 1, the system 1 includes a posture evaluation system 2, a user terminal 3, and an external device 4.

[0061] The posture evaluation system 2 evaluates the posture of the user 5. In this embodiment, the places in the living space where water is used are referred to as "wet areas." Specifically, the wet areas are the toilet 6, bathroom 7, washbasin 8, and kitchen 9. In this embodiment, the space having the wet areas is referred to as "wet spaces." Specifically, the wet area space corresponding to the toilet 6 is referred to as the "toilet space K1." Furthermore, the wet area space corresponding to the bathroom 7 is referred to as the "bathroom space K2." Furthermore, the wet area space corresponding to the washbasin 8 is referred to as the "washing space K3." Furthermore, the wet area space corresponding to the kitchen 9 is referred to as the "kitchen space K4."

[0062] The user 5 tends to perform the same actions (actions for the same purpose) on a daily basis in wet spaces such as the toilet space K1. For this reason, the posture evaluation system 2 evaluates the posture of the user 5 in each wet space.

[0063] In this embodiment, the wet area is described as being a toilet 6, a bathroom 7, a washbasin 8, and a kitchen 9 as an example, but at least one of the toilet 6, the bathroom 7, the washbasin 8, and the kitchen 9 may be the wet area.

[0064] As shown in FIG. 1, the posture evaluation system 2 includes a processing device 10 and a posture detection device 11.

[0065] The processing device 10 is an information processing device that evaluates the posture of the user 5. The processing device 10 is, for example, a server device. Details of the evaluation process will be described later.

[0066] The posture detection device 11 is a device that detects the user 5. The posture detection device 11 is provided corresponding to each of the wet spaces. That is, the posture detection device 11 is provided corresponding to each of the toilet space K1, the bathroom space K2, the washroom space K3, and the kitchen space K4.

[0067] Fig. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a posture detection device 11 provided in the toilet space K1. As shown in Fig. 2, the posture detection device 11 includes a posture sensor 13a, an identification sensor 14a, an entry / exit sensor 15a, and a communication unit 16a.

[0068] The posture sensor 13a is provided in the toilet space K1. The posture sensor 13a is a detection device that detects a user 5 using the toilet 6. Specifically, the posture sensor 13a detects information related to the posture of the user 5. The posture-related information includes, for example, the posture, behavior, action, and state of the user 5. The posture sensor 13a is, for example, a millimeter wave sensor, a line sensor, a camera, a load sensor, or the like.

[0069] The identification sensor 14a is provided in the toilet space K1. The identification sensor 14a is an identification device that identifies each of multiple users 5 using the toilet 6. For example, three users 5 using the toilet 6, namely, user ID1, user ID2, and user ID3, are registered in advance, and the identification sensor 14a identifies whether the user 5 using the toilet 6 is user ID1, user ID2, or user ID3. The identification method can be, for example, image recognition, and the specific method is not limited. Note that the identification (specification) of the user 5 may be performed by the identification sensor 14a or by the processing device 10 described below.

[0070] The entry / exit sensor 15a is provided in the toilet space K1. The entry / exit sensor 15a is an entry / exit detection device that detects entry and exit of a user 5 into the toilet space K1. For example, the entry / exit sensor 15a is an open / close sensor provided on the door of the toilet space K1, a sensor that detects the presence or absence of a person in the toilet space K1, etc. The identification sensor 14a identifies the user 5 present in the toilet space K1 when entry of the user 5 into the toilet space K1 is detected. In other words, after entry is detected by the entry / exit sensor 15a, identification is performed by the identification sensor 14a. Note that the entry / exit sensor 15a may also be an entry detection device that detects entry.

[0071] The attitude sensor 13a, the identification sensor 14a, and the entrance / exit sensor 15a may be provided at the same position in the toilet space K1 or at different positions.

[0072] The communication unit 16a is a device that transmits the detection result of the attitude sensor 13a, the identification result of the identification sensor 14a, etc. to the processing device 10. In this way, the results of each sensor are collected in the processing device 10.

[0073] Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a posture detection device 11 installed in the bathroom space K2. As shown in Fig. 3, the posture detection device 11 includes a posture sensor 13b, an identification sensor 14b, an entry / exit sensor 15b, and a communication unit 16b.

[0074] The posture sensor 13b is provided in the bathroom space K2. The posture sensor 13b is a detection device that detects a user 5 using the bathroom 7. For example, the posture sensor 13b detects a user 5 using the bathtub 7a. Specifically, the posture sensor 13b detects information related to the posture of the user 5. The posture sensor 13b is, for example, a millimeter wave sensor, a line sensor, a camera, a load sensor, or the like.

[0075] The identification sensor 14b is provided in the bathroom space K2. The identification sensor 14b is an identification device that identifies each of the multiple users 5 who use the bathroom 7. For example, three users 5, user ID1, user ID2, and user ID3, are registered in advance as users 5 who will use the bathroom 7, and the identification sensor 14b identifies whether the user 5 who uses the bathroom 7 is user ID1, user ID2, or user ID3. The identification method can be, for example, image recognition, and the specific method is not limited. Note that the identification (specification) of the user 5 may be performed by the identification sensor 14a or by the processing device 10 described below.

[0076] The entry / exit sensor 15b is provided in the bathroom space K2. The entry / exit sensor 15b is an entry / exit detection device that detects the entry and exit of a user 5 into the bathroom space K2. For example, the entry / exit sensor 15b is an open / close sensor provided on the door of the bathroom space K2, a sensor that detects the presence or absence of a person in the bathroom space K2, or the like. The identification sensor 14b identifies the user 5 in the bathroom space K2 when the entry of the user 5 into the bathroom space K2 is detected. In other words, after the entry is detected by the entry / exit sensor 15b, the identification sensor 14b performs identification. The entry / exit sensor 15b may also be an entry detection device that detects entry.

[0077] The attitude sensor 13b, the identification sensor 14b, and the entrance / exit sensor 15b may be provided at the same position in the bathroom space K2, or at different positions.

[0078] The communication unit 16b is a device that transmits the detection result of the attitude sensor 13b, the identification result of the identification sensor 14b, etc. to the processing device 10. In this way, the results of each sensor are collected in the processing device 10.

[0079] Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a posture detection device 11 provided in the washroom space K3. As shown in Fig. 4, the posture detection device 11 includes a posture sensor 13c, an identification sensor 14c, an entry / exit sensor 15c, and a communication unit 16c.

[0080] The posture sensor 13c is provided in the washroom space K3. The posture sensor 13c is a detection device that detects a user 5 using the washroom 8. The washroom 8 is specifically a vanity. Specifically, the posture sensor 13c detects information related to the posture of the user 5. The posture sensor 13c is, for example, a millimeter wave sensor, a line sensor, a camera, a load sensor, or the like.

[0081] The identification sensor 14c is provided in the washroom space K3. The identification sensor 14c is an identification device that identifies each of the multiple users 5 who use the washroom 8. For example, three users 5, namely, user ID1, user ID2, and user ID3, are registered in advance as users 5 who will use the washroom 8, and the identification sensor 14c identifies whether the user 5 who uses the washroom 8 is user ID1, user ID2, or user ID3. The identification method can be, for example, image recognition, and the specific method is not limited. Note that the identification (specification) of the user 5 may be performed by the identification sensor 14a or by the processing device 10 described below.

[0082] The entry / exit sensor 15c is provided in the washroom space K3. The entry / exit sensor 15c is an entry / exit detection device that detects the entry and exit of a user 5 into the washroom space K3. For example, the entry / exit sensor 15c is an open / close sensor provided on the door of the washroom space K3, a sensor that detects the presence or absence of a person in the washroom space K3, or the like. The identification sensor 14c identifies the user 5 in the washroom space K3 when the entry of the user 5 into the washroom space K3 is detected. In other words, after the entry is detected by the entry / exit sensor 15c, the identification sensor 14c performs identification. The entry / exit sensor 15c may also be an entry detection device that detects entry.

[0083] The posture sensor 13c, the identification sensor 14c, and the entrance / exit sensor 15c may be provided at the same position in the washroom space K3, or at different positions.

[0084] The communication unit 16c is a device that transmits the detection result of the attitude sensor 13c, the identification result of the identification sensor 14c, etc. to the processing device 10. In this way, the results of each sensor are collected in the processing device 10.

[0085] Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the posture detection device 11 provided in the kitchen space K4. As shown in Fig. 5, the posture detection device 11 includes a posture sensor 13d, an identification sensor 14d, an entry / exit sensor 15d, and a communication unit 16d.

[0086] The posture sensor 13d is provided in the kitchen space K4. The posture sensor 13d is a detection device that detects a user 5 using the kitchen 9. The kitchen 9 includes, for example, a sink and cooking utensils. Specifically, the posture sensor 13d detects information related to the posture of the user 5. The posture sensor 13d is, for example, a millimeter wave sensor, a line sensor, a camera, a load sensor, or the like.

[0087] The identification sensor 14d is provided in the kitchen space K4. The identification sensor 14d is an identification device that identifies each of the multiple users 5 who use the kitchen 9. For example, three users 5, namely, user ID 1, user ID 2, and user ID 3, are registered in advance as users 5 who will use the kitchen 9, and the identification sensor 14d identifies whether the user 5 who uses the kitchen 9 is user ID 1, user ID 2, or user ID 3. The identification method can be, for example, image recognition, and the specific method is not limited. Note that the identification (specification) of the user 5 may be performed by the identification sensor 14d or by the processing device 10 described below.

[0088] The entry / exit sensor 15d is provided in the kitchen space K4. The entry / exit sensor 15d is an entry / exit detection device that detects the entry and exit of a user 5 into the kitchen space K4. For example, the entry / exit sensor 15d is an open / close sensor provided on the door of the kitchen space K4, a sensor that detects the presence or absence of a person in the kitchen space K4, or the like. The identification sensor 14d identifies the user 5 in the kitchen space K4 when the entry of the user 5 into the kitchen space K4 is detected. In other words, after the entry is detected by the entry / exit sensor 15d, the identification sensor 14d performs identification. The entry / exit sensor 15d may also be an entry detection device that detects entry.

[0089] The attitude sensor 13d, the identification sensor 14d, and the entrance / exit sensor 15d may be provided at the same position in the kitchen space K4, or at different positions.

[0090] The communication unit 16d is a device that transmits the detection result of the attitude sensor 13d, the identification result of the identification sensor 14d, and the like to the processing device 10. As a result, the results of each sensor are collected in the processing device 10.

[0091] 1, as described above, each of the attitude sensors 13a, 13b, 13c, and 13d is provided in a plurality of wet spaces each having a different type of wet area, and each of the identification sensors 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d is provided in a plurality of wet spaces each having a different type of wet area.

[0092] The user terminal 3 is an information processing device used by the user 5. The user terminal 3 is, for example, a smartphone, a personal computer, a tablet, etc. In this embodiment, the user terminal 3 is a smartphone as an example. As will be described later, recommended information is provided from the processing device 10 to the user terminal 3.

[0093] The external device 4 is a device different from the posture evaluation system 2. The external device 4 is, for example, a wearable terminal worn by the user 5 or a mobile terminal used by the user 5. It is also possible for the user terminal 3 to be the external device 4. In this embodiment, an example is taken where the external device 4 is a wearable terminal. The external device 4 can cooperate with the posture evaluation system 2 and can communicate with the processing device 10. As will be described later, the external device 4 can provide external data (for example, step count data) to the processing device 10. It is to be noted that the external device 4 is not limited to the above.

[0094] <Hardware configuration> FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the processing device 10. As shown in FIG.

[0095] 6, the processing device 10 includes a control device 30, a communication device 31, and a storage device 32. The control device 30 is mainly configured to include a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 33 and a memory .

[0096] In the control device 30, the CPU 33 executes a predetermined program stored in the memory 34 or the storage device 32, etc., thereby functioning as various functional components described below.

[0097] The communication device 31 is configured with a communication interface for communicating with an external device, etc. The communication device 31 is capable of communicating with, for example, various devices.

[0098] The storage device 32 is configured by a hard disk, etc. The storage device 32 stores various programs and various information required for executing processes in the control device 30, information on the results of processing, etc.

[0099] The processing device 10 may be realized using an information processing device such as a dedicated or general-purpose computer. The processing device 10 may be configured with a single information processing device or multiple information processing devices. FIG. 6 shows only a portion of the main hardware configuration of the processing device 10, and the processing device 10 may have other configurations.

[0100] <Functional configuration> Fig. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of various functions of the processing device 10. As shown in Fig. 7, the processing device 10 mainly includes a recording unit 40, a determination unit 41, an evaluation unit 42, a generation unit 43, a reception unit 44, an estimation unit 45, and a notification unit 46.

[0101] The recording unit 40 collects and records various information sent from the attitude detection device 11. Specifically, the recording unit 40 records the detection results of each of the attitude sensors 13a, 13b, 13c, and 13d, and the identification results of each of the identification sensors 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d. The recording unit 40 may also record the detection results of the entry / exit sensors 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15d.

[0102] The recording unit 40 also records each result in association with time information. The time information may be the time when each sensor performed detection, or the time when the processing device 10 acquired information from each sensor. By associating the result of each sensor with the time information, it is possible to record and accumulate what state the user 5 was in (state history) and when.

[0103] In this way, the recording unit 40 records and accumulates the detection results of the user 5 in each bathroom space.

[0104] The determination unit 41 performs a determination process based on the information obtained from the attitude detection device 11 .

[0105] Specifically, the determination unit 41 determines whether the user 5 has entered or left the bathroom space. Specifically, the determination unit 41 determines whether the user 5 has entered or left the toilet space K1 based on the detection result of the entry / exit sensor 15a. That is, the determination unit 41 determines that the user 5 has entered the toilet space K1 when the output of the entry / exit sensor 15a indicates entry. Then, the determination unit 41 determines that the user 5 has left the toilet space K1 when the output of the entry / exit sensor 15a indicates exit. Also, the determination unit 41 determines whether the user 5 has entered or left the bathroom space K2 based on the detection result of the entry / exit sensor 15b. That is, the determination unit 41 determines that the user 5 has entered the bathroom space K2 when the output of the entry / exit sensor 15b indicates entry. Then, the determination unit 41 determines that the user 5 has left the bathroom space K2 when the output of the entry / exit sensor 15b indicates exit. Furthermore, the determination unit 41 determines whether the user 5 has entered or left the washroom space K3 based on the detection result of the entry / exit sensor 15c. That is, the determination unit 41 determines that the user 5 has entered the washroom space K3 when the output of the entry / exit sensor 15c indicates entry. Then, the determination unit 41 determines that the user 5 has left the washroom space K3 when the output of the entry / exit sensor 15c indicates exit. Also, the determination unit 41 determines whether the user 5 has entered or left the kitchen space K4 based on the detection result of the entry / exit sensor 15d. That is, the determination unit 41 determines that the user 5 has entered the kitchen space K4 when the output of the entry / exit sensor 15d indicates entry. Then, the determination unit 41 determines that the user 5 has left the kitchen space K4 when the output of the entry / exit sensor 15d indicates exit.

[0106] In this way, the determination unit 41 determines whether the user 5 has entered or left the bathroom space by referring to the results of the entrance and exit sensors 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15d.

[0107] The determination unit 41 also determines whether the user 5 is cleaning in the wet area. Specifically, the determination unit 41 determines whether the user 5 is cleaning in the toilet area K1 based on the detection result of the posture sensor 13a. The determination unit 41 determines whether the user 5 is cleaning in the bathroom area K2 based on the detection result of the posture sensor 13b. The determination unit 41 determines whether the user 5 is cleaning in the wash area K3 based on the detection result of the posture sensor 13c. The determination unit 41 determines whether the user 5 is cleaning in the kitchen area K4 based on the detection result of the posture sensor 13d.

[0108] Specifically, when the detection result indicates that the user 5 is in a posture that may indicate that the user 5 is cleaning, the determination unit 41 determines that the user 5 is cleaning. Furthermore, when the detection result indicates that the user 5 is not in a posture that may indicate that the user 5 is cleaning, the determination unit 41 determines that the user 5 is not cleaning. The determination unit 41 may make the determination based on the detection result that indicates the state of the user 5, or may make the determination based on the detection result that indicates a change in the state (behavior) of the user 5. The determination result by the determination unit 41 is preferably recorded in the recording unit 40.

[0109] The evaluation unit 42 evaluates the posture of the user 5 based on the detection results. Specifically, the evaluation unit 42 evaluates the posture of the user 5 in each bathroom space based on the detection results of the posture sensors 13a, 13b, 13c, and 13d. The evaluation is, for example, scoring based on predetermined evaluation criteria. In this embodiment, the evaluation unit 42 assigns a score from 0 to 10 points, as an example.

[0110] In this embodiment, an evaluation of the posture of the user 5 detected in one wet space is referred to as an "individual evaluation." Furthermore, an evaluation of the posture of the user 5 detected in multiple wet spaces is referred to as an "overall evaluation."

[0111] The evaluation unit 42 individually evaluates the user 5 in the toilet space K1, individually evaluates the user 5 in the bathroom space K2, individually evaluates the user 5 in the washroom space K3, and individually evaluates the user 5 in the kitchen space K4. Then, the evaluation unit 42 comprehensively evaluates the posture of the user 5 in multiple wet spaces.

[0112] In the individual evaluation, the evaluation unit 42 performs evaluation in response to at least one index of the user 5's physical ability, balance ability, body distortion, leg strength, and athletic ability. The user 5's physical ability, balance ability, body distortion, leg strength, and athletic ability are related to the user 5's posture. In other words, the state of the user 5's physical ability, balance ability, body distortion, leg strength, and athletic ability is reflected in the user 5's posture. For this reason, the evaluation unit 42 assigns a score to the user 5's posture in response to the above indexes based on information about the user 5's posture detected by the posture sensor 13a, etc. Specifically, the evaluation unit 42 performs evaluation by comparing the evaluation criteria with the detected information about the user 5's posture.

[0113] Furthermore, when evaluating the posture of the user 5, the evaluation unit 42 may use the state of the user 5 detected by the posture sensor 13a or the like, or may use a change in state. Specifically, for example, the evaluation may be performed on the posture of the user 5 in a certain temporary state, or on a change in the posture (behavior) of the user 5. In other words, the evaluation unit 42 may perform the evaluation using one detection result (information on the posture of the user 5) for one use of the wet space, or may perform the evaluation using multiple detection results (information on the posture of the user 5).

[0114] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an individual evaluation of the toilet space K1. The evaluation unit 42 performs an individual evaluation in the toilet space K1 based on the detection results of the posture sensor 13a. Specifically, the evaluation unit 42 performs an individual evaluation of the seated posture of the user 5 using the toilet 6 indicated by the detection results. FIG. 8 shows the seated posture evaluated as 10 points, 5 points, and 1 point. Note that a higher score indicates a better posture. Specifically, as a person's physical abilities decline, for example, they tend to sit in a slouching position. For this reason, the ideal position of the head relative to the waist is defined as angle 81, and the greater the angle from angle 81, the lower the evaluation score. Specifically, the evaluation unit 42 evaluates the position at angle 82 as 5 points and the position at angle 83 as 1 point. The evaluation unit 42 sets multiple evaluation criteria for the slouching state and scores the user 5 by determining which evaluation criteria the user's 5 posture falls under.

[0115] In the example of FIG. 8, an individual evaluation is performed using the seated posture of the user 5, but it is not limited to the seated posture as long as any posture of the user 5 using the toilet 6 is shown. For example, the evaluation unit 42 may perform an individual evaluation based on changes in posture before and after sitting. The changes in posture before and after sitting refer to movements related to sitting, and the state of posture change from before sitting to after sitting. Since posture is related to declines in physical ability, etc., individual evaluation can also be performed based on changes in posture before and after sitting.

[0116] FIG. 9 shows an example of an individual evaluation for the bathroom space K2. The evaluation unit 42 performs an individual evaluation for the bathroom space K2 based on the detection results of the posture sensor 13b. Specifically, the evaluation unit 42 performs an individual evaluation for the posture of the user 5 using the bathroom 7, as indicated by the detection results, when entering the bathtub 7a. FIG. 9 shows evaluations of 10 points, 5 points, and 1 point for the posture when entering the bathtub 7a. Note that a higher score indicates a better posture. Specifically, as people's physical abilities decline, they tend to bend forward when entering the bathtub 7a. For this reason, the evaluation unit 42 defines the ideal head position relative to the waist position as angle 91, and decreases the evaluation score as the angle from angle 91 increases, resulting in more forward bending. Specifically, the evaluation unit 42 assigns a score of 5 for angle 92 and a score of 1 for angle 93. The evaluation unit 42 provides a plurality of evaluation criteria for this state of forward bending, and assigns a score by determining to which evaluation criterion the posture of the user 5 belongs.

[0117] In the example of FIG. 9, an individual evaluation is performed using the posture of the user 5 when entering the bathtub 7a. However, the posture of the user 5 when using the bathroom 7 is not limited to the posture when entering the bathtub 7a. For example, the evaluation unit 42 may perform an individual evaluation based on changes in posture when entering the bathtub 7a. The change in posture when entering the bathtub 7a may be a change in the posture of the user 5 when entering the bathtub 7a, or a change in the center of gravity of the user 5 when entering the bathtub 7a. Note that changes in the center of gravity and changes in posture are not limited to movements when entering the bathtub 7a. The evaluation unit 42 may also perform an individual evaluation based on the bathing posture. Because the posture of the user 5 is related to declines in physical ability, etc., an individual evaluation can be performed.

[0118] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an individual evaluation in the washroom space K3. The evaluation unit 42 performs an individual evaluation in the washroom space K3 based on the detection results of the posture sensor 13c. Specifically, the evaluation unit 42 performs an individual evaluation of the posture of the user 5 when washing their hands using the washbasin 8 indicated by the detection results. FIG. 10 shows evaluations of the posture when washing hands of 10 points, 5 points, and 1 point, respectively. Note that a higher score indicates a better posture. Specifically, for example, as people's physical abilities decline, they tend to bend forward when washing their hands. For this reason, the evaluation unit 42 defines the ideal position of the head relative to the waist position as angle 101, and the greater the angle from angle 101, the more forward-leaning the user becomes, and the lower the evaluation score becomes. Specifically, the evaluation unit 42 evaluates angle 102 as 5 points and angle 103 as 1 point. The evaluation unit 42 provides a plurality of evaluation criteria for this state of forward bending, and assigns a score by determining to which evaluation criterion the posture of the user 5 belongs.

[0119] In the example of Figure 10, an individual evaluation is performed using the posture of the user 5 when washing their hands, but it is not limited to the posture when washing their hands as long as the posture of the user 5 when using the washbasin 8 is shown. Since the posture of the user 5 is related to the decline in physical ability, etc., it is possible to perform an individual evaluation.

[0120] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of an individual evaluation in the kitchen space K4. The evaluation unit 42 performs an individual evaluation in the kitchen space K4 based on the detection results of the posture sensor 13d. Specifically, the evaluation unit 42 performs an individual evaluation of the posture of the user 5 while cooking in the kitchen 9 indicated by the detection results. FIG. 11 shows evaluations of the posture while cooking of 10 points, 5 points, and 1 point, respectively. Note that a higher score indicates a better posture. Specifically, as people's physical abilities decline, they tend to adopt a more slouching posture while cooking. For this reason, the ideal head position relative to the waist position is set to angle 111, and the greater the angle from angle 111, the more slouching the user is, the lower the evaluation score. Specifically, the evaluation unit 42 assigns an evaluation of 5 points for angle 112 and an evaluation of 1 point for angle 113. The evaluation unit 42 provides a plurality of evaluation criteria for this state of forward bending, and assigns a score by determining to which evaluation criterion the posture of the user 5 belongs.

[0121] 10 illustrates an example of an individual evaluation using the posture of the user 5 when cooking, but it is not limited to the posture when cooking as long as the posture of the user 5 when using the kitchen 9 is shown. Since the posture of the user 5 is related to the decline in physical ability, etc., it is possible to perform an individual evaluation.

[0122] In the above examples, specific examples corresponding to each of the wet spaces have been described, but the evaluation unit 42 may also evaluate the user 5's leaning forward posture or standing posture. The leaning forward posture is the posture in which the user 5 leans forward when using each of the wet spaces. The standing posture is the posture in which the user 5 stands when using each of the wet spaces.

[0123] In the above example, the evaluation unit 42 evaluates the posture of the user 5 during a single use of each bathroom space. However, the evaluation unit 42 may also evaluate changes in the posture of the user 5 over multiple uses of the same bathroom space. Specifically, the evaluation unit 42 may evaluate changes in the posture of the user 5 using the detection results of the posture sensor 13a, etc., and time information. Changes in the posture of the user 5 refer to changes in the posture of the user 5 over time. For example, the evaluation unit 42 may perform individual evaluations using changes in the sitting posture of the user 5 over multiple uses of the toilet space K1. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of changes in sitting posture over time. FIG. 12 illustrates an example in which the bending angle on the reference date (first day) is angle 121, but one year later the bending angle is angle 122, and five years later the bending angle is angle 123. Individual evaluations are possible by observing changes in posture over time. The evaluation unit 42 may also perform an individual evaluation using changes in the user 5's posture (or center of gravity) when entering the bathtub 7a over multiple uses of the bathroom space K2. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of changes in posture when entering the bathtub 7a over time. FIG. 13 illustrates an example in which the bending angle on the reference date (first day) is angle 131, but one year later the bending angle is angle 132, and five years later the bending angle is angle 133. Individual evaluation is possible by observing changes in posture over time. The evaluation unit 42 may also perform an individual evaluation using changes in the user 5's posture when washing their hands over multiple uses of the washroom space K3. The evaluation unit 42 may also perform an individual evaluation using changes in the user 5's posture when cooking over multiple uses of the kitchen space K4.

[0124] In this way, the evaluation unit 42 performs an individual evaluation of the posture of the user 5 based on the detection results of the posture sensor 13a and the like.

[0125] In this embodiment, the identification sensors 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d can identify users 5 in each wet area. Therefore, the evaluation unit 42 individually evaluates the identified users 5. For example, the user 5 using the wet area is identified from among user ID1, user ID2, and user ID3, and the evaluation unit 42 performs evaluation corresponding to the identified user 5.

[0126] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the determination unit 41 determines whether the user 5 is cleaning. When the user 5 is cleaning, the user 5 may assume a posture that is different from the posture when using the wet space. For this reason, if the evaluation unit 42 determines that the user 5 is cleaning, it is preferable that the evaluation unit 42 does not evaluate the posture of the user 5 while cleaning. In other words, the posture of the user 5 while cleaning is excluded from the evaluation as it is not a posture when using the wet space. Furthermore, when the evaluation unit 42 evaluates using multiple detection results (posture sensor 13a, etc.), such as when evaluating changes in the posture of the user 5 over multiple uses of the same wet space, it is preferable that the evaluation unit 42 excludes the detection results during cleaning. In other words, it is preferable that the evaluation unit 42 evaluates using the detection results of the posture sensor 13a, etc. when it is determined that the user 5 is not cleaning.

[0127] Then, the evaluation unit 42 performs an overall evaluation for each user 5. That is, the evaluation unit 42 performs an overall evaluation by combining the individual evaluations of the user 5. In this embodiment, an example will be described in which an individual evaluation is performed for each bathroom space, and an overall evaluation is performed based on each individual evaluation. The evaluation unit 42 may perform an overall evaluation based on multiple detection results from the attitude sensor 13a, the attitude sensor 13b, the attitude sensor 13c, and the attitude sensor 13d, without using the individual evaluations.

[0128] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the result of the overall evaluation. FIG. 14 shows an example in which the individual evaluation for the toilet space K1 is 10 points, the individual evaluation for the bathroom space K2 is 7 points, the individual evaluation for the washroom space K3 is 8 points, and the individual evaluation for the kitchen space K4 is 10 points. The evaluation unit 42 performs the overall evaluation by adding up the scores of the individual evaluations. For example, a rank is assigned in stages to the total score of the individual evaluations, and the evaluation unit 42 regards the rank corresponding to the total score as the result of the overall evaluation. In the example of FIG. 14, the total score of the individual evaluations is 35 points, and the overall evaluation is evaluated as A. The overall evaluation may be expressed as a score (for example, a total score).

[0129] In this way, the evaluation unit 42 performs a comprehensive evaluation of the postures of the user 5 in the multiple types of wet area.

[0130] In the above example, the evaluation unit 42 performs a comprehensive evaluation corresponding to four wet spaces, namely, the toilet space K1, the bathroom space K2, the washroom space K3, and the kitchen space K4. It is particularly preferable to evaluate the wet spaces using the toilet space K1 and the bathroom space K2, where the user 5 is likely to behave in the same posture. In this case, the evaluation unit 42 performs a comprehensive evaluation of the user 5 based on an individual evaluation of the toilet space K1 (which may be the detection result of the posture sensor 13a) and an individual evaluation of the bathroom space K2 (which may be the detection result of the posture sensor 13b). In this case, the posture sensor 13a is the first detection device, and the posture sensor 13b is the second detection device. The evaluation unit 42 may also perform an evaluation using the washroom space K3 and the kitchen space K4. In this case, the posture sensor 13c and the posture sensor 13d are the third detection devices. Then, the evaluation unit 42 performs an overall evaluation of the user 5 using the individual evaluation of the washroom space K3 (which may be the detection result of the posture sensor 13c) and the individual evaluation of the kitchen space K4 (which may be the detection result of the posture sensor 13d).

[0131] The evaluation unit 42 is not limited to the above combination, and may perform the evaluation using the washroom space K3 and the kitchen space K4. In this case, the evaluation unit 42 performs a comprehensive evaluation of the user 5 based on an individual evaluation of the washroom space K3 (which may be the detection result of the posture sensor 13c) and an individual evaluation of the kitchen space K4 (which may be the detection result of the posture sensor 13d). In this case, the posture sensor 13c is the first detection device, and the posture sensor 13d is the second detection device.

[0132] The evaluation results by the evaluation unit 42 are preferably recorded in the recording unit 40 .

[0133] In the above example, the evaluation criteria for evaluation are set in advance. However, the evaluation unit 42 may set the evaluation criteria according to the state of the user 5. Specifically, the evaluation unit 42 sets the evaluation criteria for the user 5 using detection results within a predetermined period, including the most recent detection result of the user 5. That is, the evaluation unit 42 sets the evaluation criteria based on the detection results of the posture sensor 13a, etc., within the most recent predetermined period. For example, the evaluation unit 42 sets the evaluation criteria by setting the average state of the user 5's posture in the toilet space K1 (or other bathroom space) within the most recent predetermined period as a midpoint score (e.g., 5 points). This allows the user 5 to be evaluated for a change in posture from the past average state. Furthermore, for example, the evaluation unit 42 may set the evaluation criteria by setting the average state of the user 5's posture in the toilet space K1 (or other bathroom space) within the most recent predetermined period as a score higher than the midpoint score (e.g., 8 points). This allows detailed evaluation of a change in posture toward a worsening state. Furthermore, for example, the evaluation unit 42 may set the evaluation standard by setting the average state of the posture of the user 5 in the toilet space K1 (or other wet space) within a predetermined period of time in the recent past as a score (for example, 3 points) lower than the median score of the evaluation. This allows for a detailed evaluation of whether the posture is changing for the better.

[0134] Returning to FIG. 7, the generation unit 43 generates recommendation information using the evaluation results of the evaluation unit 42. The recommendation information is suggested information (recommended information) regarding exercise or posture for the user 5. The recommendation information includes information that improves the health status (exercise or posture) of the user 5. The recommendation information may also include information that indicates signs of frailty (a condition in which physical function or cognitive function is impaired). The recommendation information is, for example, information encouraging exercise, information to correct posture, information to improve lifestyle habits, etc. The recommendation information is, for example, "Walk for about 30 minutes a day," "Make an effort to sit with your pelvis upright," etc.

[0135] Specifically, when the individual evaluation of the user 5's posture relative to the physical ability is lower than a threshold, the generation unit 43 generates recommendation information to improve the physical ability. Note that, when the individual evaluation of the user 5's posture relative to the physical ability is higher than a threshold, the generation unit 43 may generate recommendation information to further improve the physical ability. Furthermore, when the individual evaluation of the user 5's posture relative to the balance ability is lower than a threshold, the generation unit 43 generates recommendation information to improve the balance ability. Note that, when the individual evaluation of the user 5's posture relative to the balance ability is higher than a threshold, the generation unit 43 may generate recommendation information to further improve the balance ability. Furthermore, when the individual evaluation of the user 5's posture relative to the body distortion is lower than a threshold, the generation unit 43 generates recommendation information to improve the body distortion. Note that, when the individual evaluation of the user 5's posture relative to the body distortion is higher than a threshold, the generation unit 43 may generate recommendation information to further improve the body distortion. Furthermore, if the individual evaluation of the user 5's posture relative to leg strength is lower than a threshold, the generation unit 43 generates recommendation information to improve the leg strength. Note that, if the individual evaluation of the user 5's posture relative to leg strength is higher than a threshold, the generation unit 43 may generate recommendation information to further improve the leg strength. Also, if the individual evaluation of the user 5's posture relative to athletic ability is lower than a threshold, the generation unit 43 generates recommendation information to improve the athletic ability. Note that, if the individual evaluation of the user 5's posture relative to athletic ability is higher than a threshold, the generation unit 43 may generate recommendation information to further improve the athletic ability.

[0136] Furthermore, when the overall evaluation of the user 5 is lower than the threshold, the generation unit 43 generates recommendation information to comprehensively improve the health condition (exercise or posture) of the user 5. Note that when the overall evaluation is higher than the threshold, the generation unit 43 may generate recommendation information to further improve the health condition.

[0137] In the above example, the generation unit 43 generates recommendation information using one evaluation result from the evaluation unit 42. However, recommendation information may be generated using multiple evaluation results. Specifically, the evaluation unit 42 may generate recommendation information based on changes in the evaluation results over time. That is, the evaluation unit 42 generates recommendation information for the user 5 using evaluation results within a predetermined period (within the most recent past predetermined period) including the latest evaluation result. For example, when the evaluation result has deteriorated, the generation unit 43 generates recommendation information to comprehensively improve the health condition of the user 5. Note that the generation unit 43 may change the content of the recommendation information depending on the degree of deterioration of the evaluation result.

[0138] Furthermore, the recommendation information may be generated using the detection results of the detection device.

[0139] Furthermore, the recommendation information may be a suggestion regarding at least one of nutrition, sleep, and exercise for the user 5. In other words, the recommendation information may be information for improving the nutritional state of the user 5, information for improving the sleep state of the user 5, or information for improving the exercise state of the user 5.

[0140] The recommendation information generated by the generating unit 43 is preferably recorded in the recording unit 40 .

[0141] The receiving unit 44 receives data related to the user 5 from the external device 4. In this embodiment, the data received from the external device 4 is referred to as "external data." The external data is, for example, information related to the health condition of the user 5. Specifically, the external data is information on the number of steps taken by the user 5, heart rate information, temperature information, stress information, distance traveled information, calorie consumption information, sleep information, etc. Note that the external data is not limited to the above, as long as it is information related to the health condition of the user 5. It is preferable that the external data received by the receiving unit 44 is recorded in the recording unit 40.

[0142] When the reception unit 44 receives external data from the external device 4, the evaluation unit 42 may perform evaluation using not only the detection results of the attitude sensor 13a, etc., but also the external data. For example, the evaluation unit 42 may perform individual evaluation and overall evaluation using the detection results of the attitude sensor 13a, etc., and the external data, or may correct the results of the individual evaluation and overall evaluation evaluated using the detection results of the attitude sensor 13a, etc., using the external data. For example, the evaluation unit 42 may perform individual evaluation and overall evaluation using a combination of the detection results of the attitude sensor 13a, etc., and external data (e.g., step count information). Furthermore, for example, the evaluation unit 42 may correct the individual evaluation and overall evaluation to lower or raise them using the external data (e.g., step count information).

[0143] The estimation unit 45 estimates the health condition of the user 5 based on the evaluation result of the evaluation unit 42. Specifically, the estimation unit 45 estimates the health condition, such as whether there is a problem, the possibility of injury, the possibility of illness, etc. If there is a possibility of injury or illness, the estimation unit 45 may estimate the specific location and content of the injury, the content of the illness, etc. Furthermore, the estimation unit 45 may estimate the health condition, such as a stress state (e.g., excessive stress), a sleep state (e.g., lack of sleep), or an exercise state (e.g., lack of exercise). Note that correspondence information that associates hygiene-related behavior (presence or absence of behavior) with the health condition may be set in advance, and the estimation unit may perform the estimation process by referring to the correspondence information. The estimation result by the estimation unit 45 is preferably recorded in the recording unit 40.

[0144] The notification unit 46 notifies various information. Specifically, the notification unit 46 sends various information to a predetermined destination to notify the user 5 or the like. For example, the notification unit 46 sends information to the user terminal 3 to notify the user 5. Note that the notification unit 46 is not limited to notifying the user 5, and can also notify a predetermined person, such as a relative of the user 5.

[0145] Specifically, the notification unit 46 notifies the user 5 of the evaluation results from the evaluation unit 42, the recommendation information generated by the generation unit 43, the estimation results from the estimation unit 45, and the like.

[0146] Fig. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a screen when a notification is sent to the user terminal 3 by the notification unit 46. As shown in Fig. 15, the latest individual evaluation results corresponding to each of the toilet space K1, bathroom space K2, washroom space K3, and kitchen space K4 are displayed as display 151, display 152, display 153, and display 154 on a screen 150. The overall evaluation result is displayed as display 155. The generated recommendation information is also displayed as display 156. Note that external data acquired from the external device 4 may also be displayed.

[0147] In this way, notification is made to the user 5 etc. by the notification unit 46. It is preferable that the history of notifications made by the notification unit 46 is recorded in the recording unit 40. Note that the notification unit 46 is not limited to notifying the information to the user terminal 3, and may output the information to another device to make the notification.

[0148] By checking the notification, the user 5 or the like can recognize the evaluation result of his / her posture, recommendation information, and the like.

[0149] <Processing flow> 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the first process corresponding to the toilet space K1 of the treatment device 10 according to this embodiment. Each process of the following steps is executed repeatedly, for example, at a predetermined control cycle. Note that the order and content of each step can be changed as appropriate.

[0150] (Step SP10) The determination unit 41 determines whether or not the user 5 has entered the toilet space K1 based on the detection result of the entry / exit sensor 15a. If the entry of the user 5 is not detected, step SP10 is executed again. If the entry of the user 5 is detected, the process proceeds to step SP11.

[0151] (Step SP11) The recording unit 40 acquires and records the detection result of the attitude sensor 13a and the identification result of the identification sensor 14a, and then the process proceeds to step SP12.

[0152] (Step SP12) The determination unit 41 determines whether the user 5 is cleaning the toilet space K1. If it is determined that the user 5 is cleaning, the process ends. After the process ends, the process is executed again from step SP10 at a predetermined control cycle. If it is determined that the user 5 is not cleaning, the process proceeds to step SP13.

[0153] (Step SP13) The determination unit 41 determines whether the user 5 has exited the toilet space K1 based on the detection result of the entry / exit sensor 15a. If the user 5 has not been detected as having exited, the process returns to step SP11 and is executed again. If the user 5 has been detected as having exited, the process proceeds to step SP14.

[0154] (Step SP14) The evaluation unit 42 performs an individual evaluation on the user 5 who used the toilet space K1. Then, the process proceeds to step SP15.

[0155] (Step SP15) The notification unit 46 notifies the user 5 etc. of the results of the individual evaluation. Then, the process ends. After the process ends, the process is executed again from step SP10 at a predetermined control cycle.

[0156] As described above, the first process is executed in accordance with the toilet space K1.

[0157] 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the second process corresponding to the bathroom space K2 of the processing device 10 according to this embodiment. Each process of the following steps is executed repeatedly, for example, at a predetermined control cycle. Note that the order and content of each step can be changed as appropriate.

[0158] (Step SP20) The determination unit 41 determines whether or not the user 5 has entered the bathroom space K2 based on the detection result of the entry / exit sensor 15b. If the entry of the user 5 is not detected, step SP20 is executed again. If the entry of the user 5 is detected, the process proceeds to step SP21.

[0159] (Step SP21) The recording unit 40 acquires and records the detection result of the attitude sensor 13b and the identification result of the identification sensor 14b, and then the process proceeds to step SP22.

[0160] (Step SP22) The determination unit 41 determines whether the user 5 is cleaning the bathroom space K2. If it is determined that the user 5 is cleaning, the process ends. After the process ends, the process is executed again from step SP20 at a predetermined control cycle. If it is determined that the user 5 is not cleaning, the process proceeds to step SP23.

[0161] (Step SP23) The determination unit 41 determines whether the user 5 has exited the bathroom space K2 based on the detection result of the entry / exit sensor 15b. If the user 5's exit is not detected, the process returns to step SP21 and is executed again. If the user 5's exit is detected, the process proceeds to step SP24.

[0162] (Step SP24) The evaluation unit 42 performs an individual evaluation on the user 5 who used the bathroom space K2. Then, the process proceeds to step SP25.

[0163] (Step SP25) The notification unit 46 notifies the user 5 etc. of the results of the individual evaluation. Then, the process ends. After the process ends, the process is executed again from step SP20 at a predetermined control cycle.

[0164] As described above, the second process is executed in correspondence with the bathroom space K2.

[0165] 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the third process corresponding to the washroom space K3 of the processing device 10 according to this embodiment. Each process of the following steps is executed repeatedly, for example, at a predetermined control cycle. Note that the order and content of each step can be changed as appropriate.

[0166] (Step SP30) The determination unit 41 determines whether or not the user 5 has entered the washroom space K3 based on the detection result of the entry / exit sensor 15c. If the entry of the user 5 is not detected, step SP30 is executed again. If the entry of the user 5 is detected, the process proceeds to step SP31.

[0167] (Step SP31) The recording unit 40 acquires and records the detection result of the attitude sensor 13c and the identification result of the identification sensor 14c, and then the process proceeds to step SP32.

[0168] (Step SP32) The determination unit 41 determines whether the user 5 is cleaning the washroom space K3. If it is determined that the user 5 is cleaning, the process ends. After the process ends, the process is executed again from step SP30 at a predetermined control cycle. If it is determined that the user 5 is not cleaning, the process proceeds to step SP33.

[0169] (Step SP33) The determination unit 41 determines whether the user 5 has exited the washroom space K3 based on the detection result of the entry / exit sensor 15c. If the user 5's exit is not detected, the process returns to step SP31 and the process is executed again. If the user 5's exit is detected, the process proceeds to step SP34.

[0170] (Step SP34) The evaluation unit 42 performs an individual evaluation on the user 5 who used the washroom space K3. Then, the process proceeds to step SP35.

[0171] (Step SP35) The notification unit 46 notifies the user 5 etc. of the results of the individual evaluation. Then, the process ends. After the process ends, the process is executed again from step SP30 at a predetermined control cycle.

[0172] As described above, the third process is executed in accordance with the washroom space K3.

[0173] 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the fourth process corresponding to the kitchen space K4 of the processing device 10 according to this embodiment. Each process of the following steps is repeatedly executed, for example, at a predetermined control cycle. Note that the order and content of each step can be changed as appropriate.

[0174] (Step SP40) The determination unit 41 determines whether or not the user 5 has entered the kitchen space K4 based on the detection result of the entry / exit sensor 15d. If the entry of the user 5 is not detected, step SP40 is executed again. If the entry of the user 5 is detected, the process proceeds to step SP41.

[0175] (Step SP41) The recording unit 40 acquires and records the detection result of the attitude sensor 13d and the identification result of the identification sensor 14d, and then the process proceeds to step SP42.

[0176] (Step SP42) The determination unit 41 determines whether the user 5 is cleaning the kitchen space K4. If it is determined that the user 5 is cleaning, the process ends. After the process ends, the process is executed again from step SP40 at a predetermined control cycle. If it is determined that the user 5 is not cleaning, the process proceeds to step SP43.

[0177] (Step SP43) The determination unit 41 determines whether the user 5 has exited the kitchen space K4 based on the detection result of the entry / exit sensor 15d. If the user 5's exit is not detected, the process returns to step SP41 and the process is executed again. If the user 5's exit is detected, the process proceeds to step SP44.

[0178] (Step SP44) The evaluation unit 42 performs an individual evaluation on the user 5 who used the kitchen space K4. Then, the process proceeds to step SP45.

[0179] (Step SP45) The notification unit 46 notifies the user 5 etc. of the results of the individual evaluation. Then, the process ends. After the process ends, the process is executed again from step SP40 at a predetermined control cycle.

[0180] As described above, the fourth process is executed in response to the kitchen space K4.

[0181] 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the overall processing flow of the processing device 10 according to this embodiment. Each of the following steps is repeatedly executed, for example, at a predetermined control cycle. Note that the order and content of each of the following steps can be changed as appropriate.

[0182] (Step SP50) The evaluation unit 42 determines whether or not individual evaluation results have been obtained for all of the toilet space K1, bathroom space K2, washroom space K3, and kitchen space K4. If all individual evaluation results have been obtained, the process proceeds to step SP51. If not all individual evaluation results have been obtained, step SP50 is executed again. In step SP50, the evaluation unit 42 may determine whether or not all individual evaluation results have been obtained within a predetermined period of time (e.g., within 24 hours). In addition, in step SP50, the evaluation unit 42 may determine whether or not individual evaluation results have been obtained for at least two or more types of wet-related spaces, i.e., the toilet space K1, bathroom space K2, washroom space K3, and kitchen space K4.

[0183] (Step SP51) The evaluation unit 42 performs a comprehensive evaluation using the individual evaluation results of the toilet space K1, the bathroom space K2, the washroom space K3, and the kitchen space K4, and then the process proceeds to step SP52.

[0184] (Step SP52) The notification unit 46 notifies the user 5 of the overall evaluation result, and the process then ends. After the process ends, the process is executed again from step SP50 at a predetermined control cycle.

[0185] As described above, the evaluations of different types of bathroom spaces are combined to give the user 5 an overall evaluation.

[0186] <Action and effect> As described above, the posture evaluation system 2 of this embodiment is a posture evaluation system 2 that evaluates a user 5 in a space having at least one wet area, such as a toilet 6, a bathroom 7, a washbasin 8, and a kitchen 9, and is equipped with a detection device that is installed in the space having the wet area and detects a user 5 using the wet area, and a processing device 10 that has an evaluation unit 42 that evaluates the posture of the user 5 based on the detection result by the detection device.

[0187] According to this configuration, since users 5 tend to behave in the same way in wet areas, evaluating the posture of the users 5 in wet areas makes it possible to perform a highly accurate evaluation. In other words, by targeting users 5 who use wet areas in their daily lives as the evaluation subject, there is less variation in usage behavior, making it possible to perform a more accurate evaluation. Furthermore, by evaluating the posture of the users 5, it is possible to effectively support the health of the users 5, since posture is related to the health condition of the users 5.

[0188] In addition, the posture evaluation system 2 further includes an identification device that is installed in a space having a wet area and identifies each of multiple users 5 using the wet area, and the evaluation unit 42 individually evaluates the identified users 5.

[0189] According to this configuration, it is possible to distinguish and evaluate each user 5 who uses the wet area, and therefore it is possible to evaluate and manage each user 5 individually.

[0190] In addition, in the posture evaluation system 2, a detection device is provided in each of a plurality of spaces having different types of wet areas, an identification device is provided in each of the plurality of spaces, and the evaluation unit 42 comprehensively evaluates the posture of each identified user 5 based on the detection results of each of the plurality of detection devices.

[0191] According to this configuration, the user 5 can be evaluated by taking into account the overall use of a plurality of bathroom spaces.

[0192] The posture evaluation system 2 further includes an entry detection device that detects the entry of a user 5 into the space, and the identification device identifies each user 5 when the entry of the user 5 into the space is detected.

[0193] According to this configuration, each user 5 can be efficiently evaluated by performing identification when entry is detected.

[0194] In addition, in the posture evaluation system 2, the wet areas are the toilet 6 and the bathroom 7, and the evaluation unit 42 evaluates the posture of the user 5 using the detection results of the detection device of the user 5 using the toilet 6 and the detection results of the detection device of the user 5 using the bathroom 7.

[0195] According to this configuration, since the toilet 6 and the bathroom 7 are wet areas where users 5 are particularly likely to behave in the same way, by using the detection results of users 5 using the toilet 6 and the bathroom 7, it is possible to evaluate the posture of users 5 with high accuracy.

[0196] Furthermore, in the posture evaluation system 2, the evaluation unit 42 evaluates the posture of the user 5 using the toilet 6 based on the sitting posture of the user 5 or changes in posture before and after sitting.

[0197] According to this configuration, the evaluation can be carried out efficiently by evaluating the posture specific to the use of the toilet 6.

[0198] Furthermore, in the posture evaluation system 2, the evaluation unit 42 evaluates the posture of the user 5 using the bathroom 7 based on a change in the center of gravity or a change in the posture of the user 5.

[0199] According to this configuration, the evaluation can be carried out efficiently by evaluating the posture that is specific to the use of the bathroom 7.

[0200] In addition, in the posture evaluation system 2, the evaluation unit 42 performs evaluation in response to at least one of the user's 5 physical ability, balance ability, body distortion, leg strength, and athletic ability.

[0201] This configuration makes it possible to evaluate the physical condition of the user 5. In other words, it is possible to effectively support the health of the user 5.

[0202] In addition, in the posture evaluation system 2, the processing device 10 further includes a generation unit 43 that uses the evaluation results of the evaluation unit 42 to generate recommendation information, which is a suggestion regarding exercise or posture for the user 5, and a notification unit 46 that notifies the recommendation information.

[0203] According to this configuration, the user 5 can recognize the evaluation of his / her posture from the recommendation information, and can be encouraged to change his / her behavior.

[0204] In addition, in the posture evaluation system 2, the processing device 10 further includes a generation unit 43 that uses evaluation results within a predetermined period, including the latest evaluation result in the evaluation unit 42, to generate recommendation information that is a suggestion regarding exercise or posture for the user 5.

[0205] According to this configuration, by using evaluation results within a predetermined period including the latest evaluation result, it is possible to generate recommendation information that corresponds to changes in the posture of the user 5. In other words, it is possible to generate recommendation information that is suitable for the user 5.

[0206] Furthermore, in the posture evaluation system 2, the evaluation unit 42 sets the evaluation criteria for the user 5 using the detection results within a predetermined period, including the most recent detection result.

[0207] According to this configuration, it is possible to set evaluation criteria that are suitable for the user 5.

[0208] In addition, the posture evaluation system 2 is a posture evaluation system 2 that evaluates a user 5 in a space having a toilet 6, and is equipped with a detection device that is installed in the space having the toilet 6 and detects a user 5 using the toilet 6, and a processing device 10 that has an evaluation unit 42 that evaluates the posture of the user 5 using the toilet 6 based on the detection results by the detection device.

[0209] According to this configuration, since the toilet 6 is a water-related area where users 5 are particularly likely to behave in the same way, by using the detection results of users 5 using the toilet 6, it is possible to evaluate the posture of users 5 with high accuracy.

[0210] In addition, the posture evaluation system 2 is a posture evaluation system 2 that evaluates a user 5 in a space that each has a toilet 6 and a bathroom 7, and is equipped with a first detection device that is provided in the space that has the toilet 6 and detects a user 5 using the toilet 6, a second detection device that is provided in the space that has the bathroom 7 and detects a user 5 using the bathroom 7, and a processing device 10 that has an evaluation unit 42 that evaluates the posture of the user 5 based on the detection results by the first detection device and the second detection device.

[0211] According to this configuration, since the toilet 6 and the bathroom 7 are wet areas where users 5 are particularly likely to behave in the same way, by using the detection results of users 5 using the toilet 6 and the bathroom 7, it is possible to evaluate the posture of users 5 with high accuracy.

[0212] In addition, in the posture evaluation system 2, the evaluation unit 42 evaluates the posture of the user 5 detected in the space having the bathroom 7 when entering the bathtub 7a or the bathing posture.

[0213] According to this configuration, the evaluation can be carried out efficiently by evaluating the posture that is specific to the use of the bathroom 7.

[0214] In addition, in the posture evaluation system 2, each of the spaces has a toilet 6, a bathroom 7, and a washbasin 8, and is further equipped with a third detection device that is installed in the space having the washbasin 8 and detects a user 5 using the washbasin 8, and the evaluation unit 42 evaluates the posture of the user 5 based on the detection result by the third detection device.

[0215] According to this configuration, by using the detection results of the user 5 using the toilet 6, bathroom 7, and washbasin 8, it is possible to perform an efficient evaluation.

[0216] In addition, in the posture evaluation system 2, each of the spaces has a toilet 6, a bathroom 7, and a kitchen 9, and is further equipped with a third detection device that is installed in the space having the kitchen 9 and detects a user 5 using the kitchen 9, and the evaluation unit 42 evaluates the posture of the user 5 based on the detection result by the third detection device.

[0217] According to this configuration, by using the detection results of the users 5 who use the toilet 6, bathroom 7, and kitchen 9, evaluation can be performed efficiently.

[0218] In addition, in the posture evaluation system 2, the evaluation unit 42 evaluates the user 5's slouching posture or standing posture.

[0219] According to this configuration, the posture of the user 5 can be effectively evaluated by evaluating the bending posture and the standing posture.

[0220] In addition, the posture evaluation system 2 is a posture evaluation system 2 that evaluates a user 5 in a space that each has a bathroom 7 and a washbasin 8, and is equipped with a first detection device that is provided in the space that has the bathroom 7 and detects a user 5 using the bathroom 7, a second detection device that is provided in the space that has the washbasin 8 and detects a user 5 using the washbasin 8, and a processing device 10 that has an evaluation unit 42 that evaluates the posture of the user 5 based on the detection results by the first detection device and the second detection device.

[0221] According to this configuration, the bathroom 7 and the washbasin 8 are wet areas where users 5 tend to behave in the same way, so by using the detection results of users 5 using the bathroom 7 and the washbasin 8, it is possible to evaluate the posture of users 5 with high accuracy.

[0222] In addition, in the posture evaluation system 2, the processing device 10 further includes a recording unit 40 that records the detection results by the detection device in association with time information, and the evaluation unit 42 evaluates changes in the posture of the user 5 based on the detection results by the detection device and the time information.

[0223] According to this configuration, it is possible to perform evaluation taking into consideration changes in the posture of the user 5.

[0224] In addition, in the posture evaluation system 2, the processing device 10 further includes a generation unit 43 that uses the detection results of the detection device or the evaluation results of the evaluation unit 42 to generate recommendation information that is a suggestion for the user 5 regarding at least one of nutrition, sleep, and exercise.

[0225] According to this configuration, the recommendation information includes a suggestion regarding at least one of nutrition, sleep, and exercise, which can encourage the user 5 to change their behavior.

[0226] Moreover, in the posture evaluation system 2, the processing device 10 further includes a receiving unit 44 that receives data related to the user 5 from the external device 4, and the evaluation unit 42 evaluates the posture of the user 5 using the data.

[0227] According to this configuration, the accuracy of the evaluation can be improved by using external data.

[0228] Furthermore, in the posture evaluation system 2, the evaluation unit 42 performs evaluation by assigning a score to the posture of the user 5 based on a predetermined evaluation criterion.

[0229] This configuration allows the user 5 to easily recognize the evaluation results.

[0230] In addition, in the posture evaluation system 2, the processing device 10 further includes a judgment unit 41 that judges whether or not the user 5 is cleaning in the space based on the detection result of the detection device, and if the evaluation unit 42 judges that the user 5 is cleaning, it does not perform an evaluation on the posture of the user 5 while cleaning.

[0231] According to this configuration, since the user 5 can take various postures while cleaning, by not making an evaluation while cleaning, it is possible to prevent an incorrect evaluation from being made.

[0232] In addition, in the posture evaluation system 2, the processing device 10 further includes a judgment unit 41 that judges whether or not the user 5 is cleaning within the space based on the detection results of the detection device, and the evaluation unit 42 excludes the detection results of the detection device when it is determined that the user 5 is cleaning, and evaluates the posture of the user 5 using the detection results of the detection device when it is determined that the user 5 is not cleaning.

[0233] According to this configuration, since the user 5 can assume various postures while cleaning, erroneous evaluations can be prevented by not making evaluations while cleaning. In other words, it is possible to make evaluations while suppressing unnecessary noise.

[0234] In addition, in the posture evaluation system 2, the processing device 10 further includes an estimation unit 45 that estimates the health state of the user 5 based on the evaluation result in the evaluation unit .

[0235] According to this configuration, by estimating the health condition, it becomes possible to more effectively support the health of the user 5.

[0236] <Modification> The present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments. In other words, designs obtained by appropriately modifying the above-described specific examples by a person skilled in the art are also included within the scope of the present disclosure as long as they include the features of the present disclosure. Furthermore, the elements of the above-described embodiments and the following modifications can be combined to the extent technically possible, and combinations of these can also be included within the scope of the present disclosure as long as they include the features of the present disclosure.

[0237] For example, in the above embodiment, the case where the processing device 10 includes the recording unit 40 has been described, but the recording location of the recording unit 40 may be the storage device 32 of the processing device 10, or the storage location may be provided separately from the processing device 10. When the storage location is separate, the storage location may be connected to the processing device 10 via a network or the like so as to be able to communicate with the processing device 10.

[0238] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the case where the processing device 10 provides the recommended information to the user terminal 3 has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to the case where the recommended information is output to the user terminal 3. For example, the processing device 10 may be provided with a display device or the like, and the recommended information may be provided to the user 5 by the display device.

[0239] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the case where the external device 4 is a wearable terminal, a mobile terminal, or the like has been described as an example, but the external device 4 is not limited to these. For example, any device that records and analyzes the state of the user 5, such as a toilet device with a health management function for the user 5, can be used as the external device 4.

[0240] In the above embodiment, the case where the reception unit 44 receives external data from the external device 4 and uses the data for evaluation has been described, but the processing device 10 may not be linked to the external device 4. In this case, the reception unit 44 may be omitted from the processing device 10.

[0241] In the above embodiment, the recording unit 40 acquires and records the detection results of the attitude sensors 13a, etc. and the identification results of the identification sensors 14a, etc., but is not limited to this. For example, the recording unit 40 may omit recording the detection results of the attitude sensors 13a, etc. and the identification results of the identification sensors 14a, etc. when the determination unit 41 determines that cleaning is being performed. [Explanation of symbols]

[0242] 2: Posture evaluation system 5: User 6: Toilet (water area) 7: Bathroom (wet area) 8: Washroom (water area) 9: Kitchen (wet area) 10: Processing equipment 13a: Posture sensor (detection device) 13b: Posture sensor (detection device) 13c: Posture sensor (detection device) 13d: Posture sensor (detection device) 42: Evaluation section K1: Toilet space (space) K2: Bathroom space (space) K3: Washroom space (space) K4: Kitchen space (space)

Claims

1. A posture evaluation system for evaluating a user in a space having at least one wet area including a toilet, a bathroom, a washbasin, and a kitchen, comprising: a detection device provided in the space having the wet area and configured to detect the user using the wet area; a processing device having an evaluation unit that evaluates the posture of the user based on the detection result by the detection device; A posture assessment system comprising:

2. an identification device provided in the space having the wet area and configured to identify each of the users using the wet area; Further provided with the evaluation unit individually evaluates the identified users; The posture assessment system according to claim 1 .

3. the detection device is provided in each of the plurality of spaces having different types of wet areas, the identification device is provided in each of the plurality of spaces, the evaluation unit comprehensively evaluates the posture of each of the identified users based on the detection results of the plurality of detection devices. The posture evaluation system according to claim 2 .

4. an entry detection device that detects the user's entry into the space; Further provided with the identification device identifies each of the users when entry of the users into the space is detected; The posture evaluation system according to claim 2 or 3.

5. the water area includes the toilet and the bathroom, The evaluation unit evaluates the posture of the user using a detection result of the user using the toilet by the detection device and a detection result of the user using the bathroom by the detection device. The posture evaluation system according to claim 1 .

6. The evaluation unit evaluates the posture of the user using the toilet based on the sitting posture of the user or a change in posture before and after sitting. The posture evaluation system according to claim 5 .

7. The evaluation unit evaluates the posture of the user using the bathroom based on a change in the center of gravity or a change in posture of the user. The posture evaluation system according to claim 5 .

8. The evaluation unit performs evaluation in response to at least one of the user's physical ability, balance ability, body distortion, leg strength, and athletic ability. The posture evaluation system according to claim 1 .

9. The processing device includes: a generating unit that generates recommendation information, which is a suggestion regarding exercise or posture for the user, using the evaluation result of the evaluating unit; a notification unit that notifies the recommendation information; Further comprising: The posture evaluation system according to claim 1 .

10. The processing device includes: a generating unit that generates recommendation information, which is a suggestion regarding exercise or posture for the user, using evaluation results within a predetermined period including the latest evaluation result by the evaluating unit; Further comprising: The posture evaluation system according to claim 1 .

11. the evaluation unit uses detection results within a predetermined period, including the most recent detection result, to set evaluation criteria for the user. The posture evaluation system according to claim 1 .

12. A posture assessment system for assessing a user in a space having a toilet, a detection device provided in the space having the toilet and configured to detect the user using the toilet; a processing device having an evaluation unit that evaluates the posture of the user using the toilet based on the detection result by the detection device; A posture assessment system comprising:

13. A posture evaluation system for evaluating a user in a space having a toilet and a bathroom, a first detection device provided in the space having the toilet and configured to detect the user using the toilet; a second detection device provided in the space having the bathroom and configured to detect the user using the bathroom; a processing device having an evaluation unit that evaluates the posture of the user based on detection results by the first detection device and the second detection device; A posture assessment system comprising:

14. The evaluation unit evaluates the posture of the user when entering a bathtub or the posture of the user detected in the space having the bathroom.

14. The posture evaluation system according to claim 1, 2, or 13.

15. Each of the spaces includes the toilet, the bathroom, and a washbasin, a third detection device provided in the space having the washbasin and configured to detect the user using the washbasin; Further provided with the evaluation unit evaluates the posture of the user based on a detection result by the third detection device. The posture assessment system of claim 13.

16. Each of the spaces includes the toilet, the bathroom, and a kitchen, a third detection device provided in the space having the kitchen and configured to detect the user using the kitchen; Further provided with the evaluation unit evaluates the posture of the user based on a detection result by the third detection device. The posture assessment system of claim 13.

17. The evaluation unit evaluates the user's bending posture or standing posture.

14. The posture evaluation system according to claim 1, 2, 12, or 13.

18. A posture evaluation system for evaluating a user in a space having a bathroom and a washbasin, a first detection device provided in the space having the bathroom and configured to detect the user using the bathroom; a second detection device provided in the space having the washbasin and configured to detect the user using the washbasin; a processing device having an evaluation unit that evaluates the posture of the user based on detection results by the first detection device and the second detection device; A posture assessment system comprising:

19. The processing device includes: a recording unit that records the detection result by the detection device in association with time information; Further provided with the evaluation unit evaluates a change in the posture of the user based on the detection result by the detection device and the time information. The posture evaluation system according to claim 1 .

20. The processing device includes: a generation unit that generates recommendation information, which is a proposal regarding at least one of nutrition, sleep, and exercise, for the user, using the detection result of the detection device or the evaluation result of the evaluation unit; Further comprising: The posture evaluation system according to claim 1 .

21. The processing device includes: a receiving unit that receives data related to the user from an external device; Further provided with The evaluation unit evaluates the posture of the user using the data. The posture evaluation system according to claim 1 .

22. the evaluation unit evaluates the posture of the user by assigning a score to the posture based on predetermined evaluation criteria. The posture evaluation system according to claim 1 .

23. The processing device includes: a determination unit that determines whether the user is cleaning the space based on the detection result of the detection device; Further provided with When it is determined that the user is cleaning, the evaluation unit does not evaluate the posture of the user while cleaning. The posture evaluation system according to claim 1 .

24. The processing device includes: a determination unit that determines whether the user is cleaning the space based on the detection result of the detection device; Further provided with The evaluation unit excludes a detection result of the detection device when it is determined that the user is cleaning, and evaluates the posture of the user using a detection result of the detection device when it is determined that the user is not cleaning. The posture evaluation system according to claim 1 .

25. The processing device includes: an estimation unit that estimates a health state of the user based on the evaluation result of the evaluation unit; Further comprising: The posture evaluation system according to claim 1 .

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