Hygiene evaluation system

Abstract

To more accuracy evaluate a user's hygiene habits.SOLUTION: A hygiene 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 washstand 8, a bathroom 7, and a kitchen 9, respectively, and comprises: posture sensors that are each provided in the 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 user 5's hygiene habits 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 hygiene rating systems. [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, while the method disclosed in Patent Document 1 detects people's daily activities, the activities they perform in daily life are diverse and variations in each activity are likely to occur. Variations in each activity may reduce the accuracy of the evaluation based on the detection information. In particular, hygiene habits are important for people's health, and accurate evaluation of hygiene habits is required to support people's health.

[0006] In view of the above problems, the present disclosure aims to provide a hygiene evaluation system that can more accurately evaluate a user's hygiene habits. [Means for solving the problem]

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

[0008] With this configuration, since users tend to behave in the same way (with little variation) in wet spaces, evaluating users' hygiene habits in wet spaces makes it possible to perform highly accurate evaluations. Furthermore, by evaluating users' hygiene habits, it is possible to effectively support the health of users, since hygiene habits are related to the user's health status, etc. For example, the hygiene evaluation system can be used to educate children (e.g., discipline).

[0009] In addition, the hygiene 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 the hygiene evaluation system according to the third aspect of the present disclosure, the processing device further includes an estimation unit that estimates at least one of the user's beauty condition and skin condition based on the evaluation results of the user's hygiene habits by the evaluation unit.

[0012] According to this configuration, it is possible to estimate beauty and skin condition based on the results of the evaluation of hygiene habits, thereby enabling more effective support for the health of the user.

[0013] In addition, in the hygiene evaluation system according to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, the processing device further includes an estimation unit that estimates the health state of the user based on the evaluation result of the hygiene habits of the user by the evaluation unit.

[0014] According to this configuration, the health condition can be estimated based on the evaluation results of hygiene habits, which makes it possible to more effectively support the health of the user.

[0015] In addition, in the hygiene evaluation system according to the fifth aspect of the present disclosure, the processing device further includes a recording unit that records the detection results of the detection device in association with time information, and the evaluation unit evaluates changes in the user's hygiene habits based on the detection results of the detection device and the time information.

[0016] This configuration makes it possible to perform evaluation taking into account changes in the user's hygiene habits.

[0017] In addition, in the hygiene evaluation system according to the sixth aspect of the present disclosure, the detection device is provided in each of a plurality of spaces having different types of wet areas, and the evaluation unit evaluates the hygiene habits of the user based on the detection results of each of the plurality of detection devices.

[0018] With this configuration, it is possible to evaluate a user by taking into account the overall use of multiple bathroom spaces.

[0019] In addition, in the hygiene evaluation system according to the seventh aspect of the present disclosure, when the space includes a toilet, the evaluation unit evaluates the user based on at least one of the following when using the toilet: whether or not the user washed their hands, the timing of hand washing, the duration of hand washing, and the hand washing action.

[0020] This configuration allows for effective evaluation of the hygiene habits of users of the toilet.

[0021] In addition, in the hygiene evaluation system according to the eighth aspect of the present disclosure, when the space has a washbasin, the evaluation unit evaluates the user based on at least one of the following when using the washbasin: whether or not the user washed their hands, the timing of hand washing, the duration of hand washing, the hand washing action, whether or not the user brushed their teeth, the timing of tooth brushing, the duration of tooth brushing, and the tooth brushing action.

[0022] This configuration makes it possible to effectively evaluate the hygiene habits of users who use the washroom.

[0023] In addition, in the hygiene evaluation system according to the ninth aspect of the present disclosure, when the space has a bathroom, the evaluation unit evaluates the user based on at least one of the bathing timing, bathing time, and number of baths when using the bathroom.

[0024] This configuration allows the hygiene habits of bathroom users to be effectively evaluated.

[0025] In addition, in the hygiene evaluation system according to a tenth aspect of the present disclosure, the evaluation unit evaluates the user based on the detection result by the detection device and predetermined hygiene habit standards.

[0026] According to this configuration, it is possible to evaluate desired hygiene habits by using the hygiene habit standard.

[0027] In addition, in the hygiene evaluation system according to an eleventh aspect of the present disclosure, the hygiene habit standard is standard information in which at least one of a situation, timing, and procedure is set for an action related to a hygiene habit.

[0028] This configuration allows for appropriate setting of hygiene practice standards.

[0029] In addition, in the hygiene evaluation system according to a twelfth aspect of the present disclosure, the evaluation unit evaluates the user's degree of achievement of a plurality of hygiene habit standards.

[0030] This configuration allows for a comprehensive assessment of multiple hygiene standards.

[0031] In addition, in the hygiene evaluation system according to a thirteenth 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 hygiene habits for the user, and a notification unit that notifies the user of the recommendation information.

[0032] According to this configuration, the recommendation information allows the user to recognize the evaluation of his or her hygiene habits and encourages the user to change his or her behavior.

[0033] In addition, in the hygiene evaluation system according to a fourteenth 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 hygiene habits of the user.

[0034] According to this configuration, the accuracy of the evaluation can be improved by using external data.

[0035] In addition, in the hygiene evaluation system according to a fifteenth aspect of the present disclosure, the data is information indicating that the user has returned home.

[0036] This configuration makes it possible to evaluate hygiene habits related to returning home. [Effects of the Invention]

[0037] The hygiene evaluation system according to the present disclosure can more accurately evaluate the hygiene habits of users. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0038] [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 illustrating an example of a behavior detection device installed in a toilet space. [Figure 3]FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a behavior detection device installed in a bathroom space. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a behavior detection device installed in a washroom space. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a behavior detection device installed 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. 1 is a diagram showing a specific example of hygiene practice standards. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a notification screen. [Figure 10] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a flow of processing performed by the processing device in response to a toilet space. [Figure 11] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing flow corresponding to a bathroom space by the processing device. [Figure 12] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a flow of processing performed by the processing device in response to a washroom space. [Figure 13] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a flow of processing performed by the processing device in response to a kitchen space. [Figure 14] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of an overall process by the processing device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0039] 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.

[0040] === 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 hygiene evaluation system 2, a user terminal 3, and an external device 4.

[0041] The hygiene evaluation system 2 evaluates the hygiene habits of the user 5. Hygiene habits are actions taken by the user 5 for hygiene. Hygiene habits are also actions taken to keep the user 5 healthy. 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, sink 8, and kitchen 9. In this embodiment, the space having the wet areas is referred to as "wet spaces." Specifically, the wet space corresponding to the toilet 6 is referred to as the "toilet space K1." Furthermore, the wet space corresponding to the bathroom 7 is referred to as the "bathroom space K2." Furthermore, the wet space corresponding to the sink 8 is referred to as the "washing space K3." Furthermore, the wet space corresponding to the kitchen 9 is referred to as the "kitchen space K4."

[0042] Users 5 tend 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 hygiene evaluation system 2 evaluates the hygiene habits of users 5 in each wet space.

[0043] 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.

[0044] As shown in FIG. 1, the hygiene evaluation system 2 includes a processing device 10 and a behavior detection device 11.

[0045] The processing device 10 is an information processing device that evaluates the hygiene habits of the user 5. The processing device 10 is, for example, a server device. Details of the evaluation process will be described later.

[0046] The behavior detection device 11 is a device that detects the user 5. The behavior detection device 11 is provided corresponding to each of the wet spaces. That is, the behavior 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.

[0047] Fig. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a behavior detection device 11 installed in a toilet space K1. As shown in Fig. 2, the behavior detection device 11 includes a behavior sensor 13a, a discrimination sensor 14a, an entry / exit sensor 15a, and a communication unit 16a.

[0048] The behavior sensor 13a is provided in the toilet space K1. The behavior sensor 13a is a detection device that detects a user 5 using the toilet 6. Specifically, the behavior sensor 13a detects information related to the behavior of the user 5. The information related to the behavior is, for example, an action or state that indicates the behavior of the user 5. In other words, the behavior information makes it possible to determine what behavior the user 5 is exhibiting. The behavior sensor 13a is, for example, a millimeter wave sensor, a line sensor, a camera, a load sensor, or the like, and detects the behavior of the user 5.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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.

[0051] The behavior 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.

[0052] The communication unit 16a is a device that transmits the detection result of the behavior 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.

[0053] 3 is a diagram showing an example of a behavior detection device 11 installed in a bathroom space K2. As shown in FIG. 3, the behavior detection device 11 includes a behavior sensor 13b, a discrimination sensor 14b, an entry / exit sensor 15b, and a communication unit 16b.

[0054] The behavior sensor 13b is provided in the bathroom space K2. The behavior sensor 13b is a detection device that detects a user 5 using the bathroom 7. Specifically, the behavior sensor 13b detects information related to the behavior of the user 5. The behavior sensor 13b is, for example, a millimeter wave sensor, a line sensor, a camera, a load sensor, or the like, and detects the behavior of the user 5.

[0055] 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.

[0056] 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.

[0057] The behavior 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.

[0058] The communication unit 16b is a device that transmits the detection result of the behavior sensor 13b, the identification result of the identification sensor 14b, and the like to the processing device 10. As a result, the results of each sensor are collected in the processing device 10.

[0059] 4 is a diagram showing an example of a behavior detection device 11 installed in the washroom space K3. As shown in FIG. 4, the behavior detection device 11 includes a behavior sensor 13c, a discrimination sensor 14c, an entry / exit sensor 15c, and a communication unit 16c.

[0060] The behavior sensor 13c is provided in the washroom space K3. The behavior sensor 13c is a detection device that detects a user 5 using the washroom 8. The washroom 8 is specifically a vanity. Specifically, the behavior sensor 13c detects information related to the behavior of the user 5. The behavior sensor 13c is, for example, a millimeter wave sensor, a line sensor, a camera, a load sensor, etc., and detects the behavior of the user 5.

[0061] 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.

[0062] 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.

[0063] The behavior 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.

[0064] The communication unit 16c is a device that transmits the detection result of the behavior sensor 13c, the identification result of the identification sensor 14c, and the like to the processing device 10. As a result, the results of each sensor are collected in the processing device 10.

[0065] 5 is a diagram showing an example of a behavior detection device 11 installed in a kitchen space K4. As shown in FIG. 5, the behavior detection device 11 includes a behavior sensor 13d, a discrimination sensor 14d, an entry / exit sensor 15d, and a communication unit 16d.

[0066] The behavior sensor 13d is provided in the kitchen space K4. The behavior sensor 13d is a detection device that detects a user 5 using the kitchen 9. The kitchen 9 includes, for example, a sink, cooking utensils, etc. Specifically, the behavior sensor 13d detects information related to the behavior of the user 5. The behavior sensor 13d is, for example, a millimeter wave sensor, a line sensor, a camera, a load sensor, etc., and detects the behavior of the user 5.

[0067] 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.

[0068] 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.

[0069] The behavior 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.

[0070] The communication unit 16d is a device that transmits the detection result of the behavior sensor 13d, the identification result of the identification sensor 14d, and the like to the processing device 10. As a result, the results of the sensors are collected in the processing device 10.

[0071] 1, as described above, behavior sensor 13a, behavior sensor 13b, behavior sensor 13c, and behavior sensor 13d are provided in a plurality of wet spaces each having a different type of wet area, and identification sensor 14a, identification sensor 14b, identification sensor 14c, and identification sensor 14d are provided in a plurality of wet spaces each having a different type of wet area.

[0072] 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.

[0073] The external device 4 is a device different from the hygiene evaluation system 2. The external device 4 is, for example, a wearable device worn by the user 5 or a mobile device used by the user 5. It is also possible for the user terminal 3 to be the external device 4. In this embodiment, the external device 4 outputs information indicating the user 5's return home (or going out) from the living space (home). For example, if the external device 4 is a wearable device or a mobile device, the user 5's return home can be identified based on the location information of the device and the connection status with the home network. It is also possible for the external device 4 to be other than the above. For example, the external device 4 may be an open / close sensor provided on a door of the living space (home) or a sensor that determines the presence or absence of a person in the living space. It is also possible for the information output by the external device 4 to be other than the above. For example, the external device 4 may be a wearable device or a sensor provided in a dining room, and may output information indicating that the user 5 is eating. It is also possible for the external device 4 to be a wearable device or a sensor provided in a bedroom, and may output information indicating that the user 5 has gone to bed. The external device 4 can cooperate with the hygiene evaluation system 2 and can communicate with the processing device 10. As will be described later, the external device 4 can provide external data to the processing device 10.

[0074] <Hardware configuration> FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the processing device 10. As shown in FIG.

[0075] 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 .

[0076] 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.

[0077] 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.

[0078] 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.

[0079] 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.

[0080] <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, a reception unit 42, an evaluation unit 43, a generation unit 44, an estimation unit 45, and a notification unit 46.

[0081] The recording unit 40 aggregates and records various information sent from the behavior detection device 11. Specifically, the recording unit 40 records the detection results of each of the behavior 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.

[0082] The recording unit 40 also records each result in association with time information. The time information is the time when each sensor performed detection. By associating the result of each sensor with the time information, it is possible to record and accumulate the state of the user 5 at what time (state history).

[0083] In this way, the recording unit 40 records and accumulates the detection results of the user 5 in each bathroom space.

[0084] The determination unit 41 performs a determination process based on the information obtained from the behavior detection device 11 .

[0085] 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. The determination unit 41 also 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.

[0086] 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.

[0087] 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 behavior 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 behavior 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 behavior 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 behavior sensor 13d.

[0088] Specifically, when the detection result indicates that the user 5 is possibly cleaning, the determination unit 41 determines that the user 5 is cleaning. Furthermore, when the detection result indicates that the user 5 is not possibly cleaning, the determination unit 41 determines that the user 5 is not cleaning. The determination result by the determination unit 41 is preferably recorded in the recording unit 40.

[0089] The reception unit 42 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 reference information for evaluating the hygiene habits of the user 5. In this embodiment, information indicating that the user 5 has returned home is referred to as external data D1. Also in this embodiment, information indicating that the user 5 has eaten is referred to as external data D2. Also in this embodiment, information indicating that the user 5 has gone to bed is referred to as external data D3. It is preferable that the external data received by the reception unit 42 be recorded in the recording unit 40.

[0090] The evaluation unit 43 evaluates the hygiene habits of the user 5 based on the detection results of each of the behavior sensors 13a, 13b, 13c, and 13d. Specifically, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates the hygiene habits of the user 5 based on the behavior of the user 5 indicated by the detection results of each of the behavior sensors 13a, 13b, 13c, and 13d. The evaluation unit 43 evaluates whether the user 5 has performed behavior for hygiene habits in the wet space. Note that the evaluation unit 43 may perform the evaluation using one detection result (information on the behavior of the user 5) for one use of the wet space, or may perform the evaluation using multiple detection results (information on the behavior of the user 5). The evaluation unit 43 may also perform the evaluation of the hygiene habits of the user 5 using external data.

[0091] The evaluation unit 43 may perform an individual evaluation for each user 5 detected in one wet area, or may perform a comprehensive evaluation for each user 5 detected in multiple wet areas.

[0092] The evaluation unit 43 evaluates the hygiene habits of the user 5 based on the detection results of the behavior sensor 13a regarding the behavior of the user 5 when using the toilet 6. Specifically, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates the hygiene habits of the user 5 based on at least one of whether the user 5 washed their hands, the timing of hand washing, the hand washing duration, and the hand washing motion. The hand washing duration is the time the user 5 spends washing their hands (the time it takes to wash their hands). For example, if the evaluation unit 43 can determine from the detection results of the behavior sensor 13a that the user 5 has washed their hands, it evaluates that the user 5 has performed an action for hygiene habits. For example, if the evaluation unit 43 can determine from the detection results of the behavior sensor 13a that the user 5 has washed their hands after using the toilet, it evaluates that the user 5 has performed an action for hygiene habits. For example, if the evaluation unit 43 can determine from the detection results of the behavior sensor 13a that the user 5 has washed their hands for a predetermined period of time or longer, it evaluates that the user 5 has performed an action for hygiene habits. For example, if it is determined from the detection result of the behavior sensor 13a that the user 5 has washed their hands in a predetermined manner, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates that the user 5 has performed an action for hygienic habits. The predetermined manner includes, for example, washing hands with soap or hand soap. The predetermined manner may also be, for example, the steps of hand washing. In this way, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates the hygienic habits of the user 5 in the toilet space K1.

[0093] The evaluation unit 43 evaluates the hygiene habits of the user 5 based on the behavior of the user 5 when using the bathroom 7, based on the detection results of the behavior sensor 13b. Specifically, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates the hygiene habits of the user 5 based on at least one of the user's bathing timing, bathing time (time required for bathing), and number of baths. The number of baths is the number of times the user 5 has taken a bath in a predetermined period (e.g., one day). For example, if the detection results of the behavior sensor 13b indicate that the user 5 took a bath at a predetermined time, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates that the user 5 has taken an action for hygiene. Note that the predetermined time is, for example, set in advance as before going to bed. For example, if the detection results of the behavior sensor 13b indicate that the user 5 took a bath for a predetermined time or more, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates that the user 5 has taken an action for hygiene. For example, if the detection results of the behavior sensor 13b indicate that the user 5 took a bath at least once a day, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates that the user 5 has taken an action for hygiene. In this way, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates the hygiene habits of the user 5 in the bathroom space K2.

[0094] The evaluation unit 43 evaluates the hygiene habits of the user 5 based on the detection results of the behavior sensor 13c, with respect to the behavior of the user 5 when using the washbasin 8. Specifically, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates the hygiene habits of the user 5 based on at least one of whether or not the user 5 washed their hands, the timing of hand washing, the hand washing time, the hand washing action, whether or not the user brushed their teeth, the timing of tooth brushing, the tooth brushing time, and the tooth brushing action. For example, if the evaluation unit 43 can determine that the user 5 washed their hands based on the detection results of the behavior sensor 13c, it evaluates that the user 5 has performed an action for hygiene habits. For example, if the evaluation unit 43 can determine that the user 5 washed their hands during a predetermined time period (timing) based on the detection results of the behavior sensor 13c, it evaluates that the user 5 has performed an action for hygiene habits. The predetermined time period is set in advance as a time period after returning home or before going to bed. For example, if the evaluation unit 43 can determine that the user 5 has washed their hands for a predetermined time or longer based on the detection results of the behavior sensor 13c, it evaluates that the user 5 has performed an action for hygiene habits. For example, if the detection result of the behavior sensor 13c determines that the user 5 has washed their hands using a predetermined action, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates that the user 5 has performed an action for maintaining hygiene habits. The predetermined action includes, for example, washing their hands with soap or hand soap. The predetermined action may also be, for example, the procedure for washing their hands. For example, if the detection result of the behavior sensor 13c determines that the user 5 has brushed their teeth, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates that the user 5 has performed an action for maintaining hygiene habits. For example, if the detection result of the behavior sensor 13c determines that the user 5 has brushed their teeth at a predetermined time period (timing), the evaluation unit 43 evaluates that the user 5 has performed an action for maintaining hygiene habits. The predetermined time period is, for example, a time period before going to bed. For example, if the detection result of the behavior sensor 13c determines that the user 5 has brushed their teeth for a predetermined period of time or more, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates that the user 5 has performed an action for maintaining hygiene habits. For example, when it can be determined from the detection result of the behavior sensor 13c that the user 5 has brushed their teeth in a predetermined manner, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates that the user 5 has performed a behavior for hygienic habits. The predetermined manner includes, for example, the action of using toothpaste and the procedure for brushing teeth.In this way, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates the hygiene habits of the user 5 in the kitchen space K4.

[0095] The evaluation unit 43 evaluates the hygiene habits of the user 5 based on the detection results of the behavior sensor 13d regarding the behavior of the user 5 when using the kitchen 9. Specifically, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates the hygiene habits of the user 5 based on at least one of whether the user 5 washed their hands, the timing of hand washing, the hand washing time, and the hand washing motion. The hand washing time is the time the user 5 spends washing their hands (the time it takes to wash their hands). For example, if the evaluation unit 43 can determine based on the detection results of the behavior sensor 13d that the user 5 has washed their hands, it evaluates that the user 5 has performed an action for hygiene habits. For example, if the evaluation unit 43 can determine based on the detection results of the behavior sensor 13d that the user 5 has washed their hands before cooking, it evaluates that the user 5 has performed an action for hygiene habits. For example, if the evaluation unit 43 can determine based on the detection results of the behavior sensor 13d that the user 5 has washed their hands for a predetermined period of time or more, it evaluates that the user 5 has performed an action for hygiene habits. For example, if it is determined from the detection result of the behavior sensor 13d that the user 5 has washed their hands in a predetermined manner, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates that the user 5 has performed an action for hygienic habits. The predetermined manner includes, for example, washing hands with soap or hand soap. The predetermined manner may also be, for example, the procedure for washing hands. In this way, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates the hygienic habits of the user 5 in the kitchen space K4.

[0096] As described above, the hygiene habits of the user 5 can be evaluated in each wet space.

[0097] The user 5 may set hygiene habit standards for the evaluation of hygiene habits, and the evaluation may be performed in accordance with the hygiene habit standards. Specifically, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates the user 5 based on the detection results of the behavior sensor 13a, etc., and predetermined hygiene habit standards. The hygiene habit standards are standard information in which at least one of a situation (scene), timing, and procedure is set for a behavior related to hygiene habits. The situation indicates a situation in which a behavior related to hygiene habits is performed. The timing indicates the timing of performing the behavior related to hygiene habits. The procedure indicates the procedure for performing the behavior related to hygiene habits. For example, if the predetermined behavior related to hygiene habits is hand washing, the hygiene habit standards are set in association with hand washing and the timing of hand washing. In other words, the hygiene habit standards are a hygiene behavior scenario set in advance for hygiene habits.

[0098] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a specific example of hygiene habit standards. As shown in FIG. 8, it is preferable to set multiple hygiene habit standards. FIG. 8 shows, as criterion S1, "whether you washed your hands in the bathroom within two minutes of returning home." FIG. 8 also shows, as criterion S2, "whether you washed your hands within two minutes before or after eating." FIG. 8 also shows, as criterion S3, "whether you used soap or hand wash to wash your hands." FIG. 8 also shows, as criterion S4, "whether you brushed your teeth between after eating and before going to bed." FIG. 8 also shows, as criterion S5, "whether you brushed your teeth for at least one minute." FIG. 8 also shows, as criterion S6, "whether you took a bath once a day." FIG. 8 also shows, as criterion S7, "whether you dried your body with a towel after bathing." Note that standards S1 to S7 are examples of hygiene habit standards, and other standards may be set. For example, hygiene habit standards may be set such as "Did you wash your hands at the sink 8 after using the toilet 6?", "Did you flush the toilet 6?", "Did you use a washlet in the toilet 6?", "Did you take a bath for a predetermined period of time or more?", "Did you wash your hands before going out?", etc. It is preferable that hygiene habit standards be set for each user 5.

[0099] When the hygiene habit standards of FIG. 8 are set, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates whether the user 5 has engaged in behavior corresponding to each hygiene habit standard. Specifically, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates whether the user 5 has engaged in behavior corresponding to standard S1 by referring to the detection results of the behavior sensor 13c and external data D1. The evaluation unit 43 also evaluates whether the user 5 has engaged in behavior corresponding to standard S2 by referring to the detection results of the behavior sensor 13c (or behavior sensor 13d) and external data D2. The evaluation unit 43 also evaluates whether the user 5 has engaged in behavior corresponding to standard S3 by referring to the detection results of the behavior sensor 13a (which may be the behavior sensor 13c or the behavior sensor 13d). The evaluation unit 43 also evaluates whether the user 5 has engaged in behavior corresponding to standard S4 by referring to the detection results of the behavior sensor 13c, external data D2, and external data D3. The evaluation unit 43 also evaluates whether the user 5 has engaged in behavior corresponding to standard S5 by referring to the detection results of the behavior sensor 13c. Furthermore, the evaluation unit 43 refers to the detection results of the behavior sensor 13b to evaluate whether the user 5 has performed a behavior corresponding to criterion S6. Furthermore, the evaluation unit 43 refers to the detection results of the behavior sensor 13b to evaluate whether the user 5 has performed a behavior corresponding to criterion S7. Note that with regard to criterion S7, the bathroom space K2 may include a dressing room, and the action of drying oneself in the dressing room may be detected by the external device 4.

[0100] In this manner, the evaluation unit 43 performs evaluation in accordance with each hygiene habit standard. Note that the above example of evaluation for the hygiene habit standard is just one example.

[0101] It is preferable that the hygiene habit standards as shown in FIG. 8 can be changed by, for example, the user 5. It is also possible to set a plurality of hygiene habit standards in advance, and the user can select a standard to apply from among them. The hygiene habit standards may also be set arbitrarily by the user. In other words, it is preferable that the hygiene habit standards be customized to suit the user 5.

[0102] The evaluation unit 43 may evaluate the user 5's level of achievement for a plurality of hygiene habit standards. Specifically, the evaluation unit 43 may evaluate the percentage of hygiene habit standards that have been achieved within a predetermined period (e.g., one day) as the achievement level. For example, if the hygiene habit standards shown in FIG. 8 are set and the user 5 performs only actions that fall under standards S4, S6, and S7 among standards S1 to S7 during one day, the achievement level of the user 5 for that day is evaluated as 43%.

[0103] In the above example, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates whether the user 5 has performed hygienic behavior in the bathroom. However, the evaluation method is not limited to this. For example, the evaluation unit 43 may evaluate changes in the user 5's hygienic behavior based on the detection results of the behavior sensor 13a and time information. Specifically, the evaluation unit 43 may evaluate changes in the user 5's hygienic behavior over a predetermined period of time. For example, with regard to criterion S6 "Do you take a bath once a day?", if the percentage of days on which the user 5 performed the behavior criterion S6 every seven days over the past month has increased, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates that the user 5's behavior in criterion S6 is improving. On the other hand, if the percentage of days on which the user 5 performed the behavior criterion S6 every seven days over the past month has decreased, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates that the user 5's behavior in criterion S6 is deteriorating. In this way, the evaluation unit 43 may evaluate changes in the user 5's behavior related to hygienic behavior.

[0104] In this embodiment, the identification sensors 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d can identify users 5 in each wet area. Therefore, the evaluation unit 43 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 43 performs evaluation corresponding to the identified user 5.

[0105] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the determination unit 41 determines whether the user 5 is cleaning. When the user 5 is cleaning, this is a different behavior from behavior using the wet space. For this reason, when it is determined that the user 5 is cleaning, the evaluation unit 43 preferably does not perform an evaluation on the behavior of the user 5 while cleaning. In other words, the behavior of the user 5 while cleaning is excluded from the evaluation as it is not behavior using the wet space.

[0106] In the above example, the evaluation unit 43 performs evaluations corresponding to four wet spaces, namely, the toilet space K1, the bathroom space K2, the washroom space K3, and the kitchen space K4. In particular, it is preferable that the evaluation be performed using the toilet space K1, the bathroom space K2, and the washroom space K3, which are areas where the user 5 is likely to engage in hygienic behavior.

[0107] The evaluation results by the evaluation unit 43 are preferably recorded in the recording unit 40.

[0108] Returning to FIG. 7, the generation unit 44 generates recommendation information using the evaluation results of the evaluation unit 43. The recommendation information is suggested information (recommended information) regarding hygiene habits for the user 5. The recommendation information includes information that will improve the hygiene status of the user 5. Specifically, the recommendation information includes information that suggests the user 5 to perform hygiene habit-related actions that the evaluation unit 43 has not evaluated as having performed. For example, if the evaluation unit 43 evaluates that the user 5 has not performed criterion S5 in the hygiene habit standards, "Did you brush your teeth for at least one minute?", the recommendation information generated is something like "Brush your teeth for at least one minute."

[0109] The recommendation information is not limited to the above, as long as it is generated using the evaluation results of the evaluation unit 43 so as to include information for improving the hygiene habits of the user 5.

[0110] The recommendation information generated by the generating unit 44 is preferably recorded in the recording unit 40 .

[0111] The estimation unit 45 estimates at least one of the beauty condition and the skin condition of the user 5 based on the evaluation results of the evaluation unit 43. The beauty condition refers to the condition related to appearance (outer appearance). The skin condition refers to the oil and moisture state of the skin. The estimation unit 45 estimates the beauty condition and the skin condition based on the hygiene habit-related behaviors that the user 5 is able to perform and the hygiene habit-related behaviors that the user 5 is not able to perform. Because beauty and skin condition are related to hygiene habits, the estimation unit 45 can estimate the beauty and skin condition based on the evaluation results of the evaluation unit 43. Note that correspondence information that associates hygiene habit-related behaviors (presence or absence of behavior) with the beauty condition and the skin condition may be set in advance, and the estimation unit 45 may perform the estimation process by referring to the correspondence information.

[0112] Furthermore, the estimation unit 45 estimates the health condition of the user 5 based on the evaluation result of the evaluation unit 43. Specifically, the estimation unit 45 estimates whether there is a problem with the health condition, the possibility of illness, etc. If there is a possibility of illness, the specific nature of the illness (lower back pain, tooth decay, etc.) may be estimated. Furthermore, the estimation unit 45 may estimate a stress state (e.g., excessive stress) or a sleep state (e.g., lack of sleep) as the health condition. Note that correspondence information that associates behaviors related to hygiene habits (presence or absence of behavior) with health conditions may be set in advance, and the estimation unit 45 may perform the estimation process by referring to the correspondence information.

[0113] The estimation result by the estimation unit 45 is preferably recorded in the recording unit 40.

[0114] 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.

[0115] Specifically, the notification unit 46 notifies the user 5 of the evaluation results from the evaluation unit 43, the recommendation information generated by the generation unit 44, the estimation results from the estimation unit 45, and the like.

[0116] FIG. 9 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. 9, the result of the evaluation unit 43 is displayed as a display 151 on a screen 150. The display 151 shows the evaluation result of whether or not each hygiene habit standard in FIG. 8 has been implemented. The generated recommendation information is also displayed as a display 152. The estimation result estimated by the estimation unit 45 may also be displayed. External data acquired from the external device 4 may also be displayed.

[0117] 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.

[0118] By checking the notification, the user 5 or the like can recognize the evaluation results for his / her own hygiene habits, recommendation information, etc. For example, a parent can set hygiene habit standards for their child as the user 5 and check the evaluation of the child's hygiene habits. In other words, the hygiene evaluation system 2 can be used for educating (for example, disciplining) the child.

[0119] <Processing flow> 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing flow corresponding to the toilet space K1 of the processing device 10 according to this embodiment. Each processing of the following steps is executed repeatedly, for example, at a predetermined control cycle. Note that the order and content of each step below can be changed as appropriate.

[0120] (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.

[0121] (Step SP11) The recording unit 40 acquires and records the detection result of the behavior sensor 13a and the identification result of the identification sensor 14a, and then the process proceeds to step SP12.

[0122] (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.

[0123] (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.

[0124] (Step SP14) The evaluation unit 43 evaluates the user 5 who used the toilet space K1. Then, the process proceeds to step SP15.

[0125] (Step SP15) The notification unit 46 notifies the user 5 etc. of the evaluation result, and the process then ends. After the process ends, the process is executed again from step SP10 at a predetermined control cycle.

[0126] As described above, the process is executed for the toilet space K1. Note that, if the evaluation in step SP14 requires external data, the receiving unit 42 may receive the external data before step SP14.

[0127] 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing flow for the bathroom space K2 by 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.

[0128] (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.

[0129] (Step SP21) The recording unit 40 acquires and records the detection result of the behavior sensor 13b and the identification result of the identification sensor 14b, and then the process proceeds to step SP22.

[0130] (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.

[0131] (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.

[0132] (Step SP24) The evaluation unit 43 evaluates the user 5 who used the bathroom space K2. Then, the process proceeds to step SP25.

[0133] (Step SP25) The notification unit 46 notifies the user 5 etc. of the evaluation result, and the process then ends. After the process ends, the process is executed again from step SP20 at a predetermined control cycle.

[0134] As described above, processing is executed for the bathroom space K2. Note that if the evaluation in step SP24 requires external data, the receiving unit 42 may receive the external data before step SP24.

[0135] 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing corresponding to the washroom space K3 of the processing device 10 according to this embodiment. Each processing of the following steps is executed repeatedly, for example, at a predetermined control cycle. Note that the order and content of each step below can be changed as appropriate.

[0136] (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.

[0137] (Step SP31) The recording unit 40 acquires and records the detection result of the behavior sensor 13c and the identification result of the identification sensor 14c, and then the process proceeds to step SP32.

[0138] (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.

[0139] (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.

[0140] (Step SP34) The evaluation unit 43 evaluates the user 5 who used the washroom space K3. Then, the process proceeds to step SP35.

[0141] (Step SP35) The notification unit 46 notifies the user 5 etc. of the evaluation result, and the process then ends. After the process ends, the process is executed again from step SP30 at a predetermined control cycle.

[0142] As described above, the process is executed for the washroom space K3. Note that, if the evaluation in step SP34 requires external data, the receiving unit 42 may receive the external data before step SP34.

[0143] 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing performed by the processing device 10 according to this embodiment in the kitchen space K4. 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.

[0144] (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.

[0145] (Step SP41) The recording unit 40 acquires and records the detection result of the behavior sensor 13d and the identification result of the identification sensor 14d, and then the process proceeds to step SP42.

[0146] (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.

[0147] (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.

[0148] (Step SP44) The evaluation unit 43 evaluates the user 5 who used the kitchen space K4. Then, the process proceeds to step SP45.

[0149] (Step SP45) The notification unit 46 notifies the user 5 etc. of the evaluation result, and the process then ends. After the process ends, the process is executed again from step SP40 at a predetermined control cycle.

[0150] As described above, processing is executed for the kitchen space K4. Note that, if the evaluation in step SP44 requires external data, the receiving unit 42 may receive the external data before step SP44.

[0151] FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing corresponding to a plurality of wet spaces by the processing device 10 according to this embodiment. Note that FIG. 14 illustrates an example in which the evaluation unit 43 determines whether the user 5 "washed his / her hands at the sink 8 after using the toilet 6." Each of the following steps is executed repeatedly, for example, at a predetermined control cycle. Note that in each process, the same processes as those in FIGS. 10 and 12 are denoted by the same reference numerals and their explanations are omitted. The order and content of each of the following steps can be changed as appropriate.

[0152] (Steps SP10 to SP13) 10, the entry of the user 5 into the toilet space K1 is detected, and the detection result of the behavior sensor 13a and the identification result of the identification sensor 14a are recorded. When the user 5 leaves the toilet space K1, the process proceeds to step SP30. Note that, as in FIG. 10, when the user 5 cleans the toilet space K1, the process ends.

[0153] (Steps SP30 to SP33) 12, the entry of the user 5 into the washroom space K3 is detected, and the detection result of the behavior sensor 13c and the identification result of the identification sensor 14c are recorded. When the user 5 leaves the washroom space K3, the process proceeds to step SP51. Note that, as in FIG. 12, when the user 5 cleans the washroom space K3, the process ends.

[0154] (Step SP51) The evaluation unit 43 evaluates the user 5 who used the toilet space K1 and the washroom space K3. Specifically, based on the detection results of the behavior sensor 13a and the detection results of the behavior sensor 13c, it evaluates whether the user 5 washed their hands at the sink 8 after using the toilet 6. If the detection results of the behavior sensor 13a indicate that the user 5 used the toilet 6 and the detection results of the behavior sensor 13c indicate that the user 5 washed their hands, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates that the user 5 washed their hands at the sink 8 after using the toilet 6. Then, the processing proceeds to step SP52.

[0155] (Step SP52) The notification unit 46 notifies the user 5 etc. of the evaluation result, and the process then ends. After the process ends, the process is executed again at a predetermined control cycle.

[0156] As described above, evaluation is performed by combining different types of wet areas. Note that, in the example of Fig. 14, the case of determining "whether the user washed their hands at the sink 8 after using the toilet 6" has been described as an example, but the evaluation unit 43 may perform evaluation on other actions. Also, in the example of Fig. 14, the case of combining the toilet space K1 and the washroom space K3 has been described as an example, but the combination of wet areas is not limited to the above.

[0157] <Action and effect>

[0158] As described above, the hygiene evaluation system 2 of this embodiment is a hygiene evaluation system 2 that evaluates a user 5 in a space having at least one wet area, such as a toilet 6, a washbasin 8, a bathroom 7, 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 43 that evaluates the hygiene habits of the user 5 based on the detection results by the detection device.

[0159] According to this configuration, since users 5 tend to behave in the same way (with little variation) in wet spaces, evaluating the hygiene habits of users 5 in wet spaces makes it possible to perform a highly accurate evaluation. Furthermore, by evaluating the hygiene habits of users 5, it is possible to effectively support the health of users 5, since hygiene habits are related to the health status of users 5. For example, the hygiene evaluation system 2 can be used for educating children (e.g., for discipline).

[0160] In addition, the hygiene 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 who use the wet area, and the evaluation unit 43 individually evaluates the identified users 5.

[0161] 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.

[0162] In addition, in the hygiene evaluation system 2, the processing device 10 further includes an estimation unit 45 that estimates at least one of the beauty condition and skin condition of the user 5 based on the evaluation results of the hygiene habits of the user 5 by the evaluation unit 43.

[0163] According to this configuration, beauty and skin condition can be estimated based on the evaluation results of hygiene habits, which makes it possible to more effectively support the health of the user 5.

[0164] In addition, in the hygiene 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 of the evaluation unit 43 on the hygiene habits of the user 5.

[0165] According to this configuration, the health condition of the user 5 can be estimated based on the evaluation result of the hygiene habits, thereby making it possible to more effectively support the health of the user 5.

[0166] In addition, in the hygiene 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 43 evaluates changes in the hygiene habits of the user 5 based on the detection results by the detection device and the time information.

[0167] According to this configuration, it is possible to perform evaluation taking into consideration changes in the hygiene habits of the user 5.

[0168] In addition, in the hygiene evaluation system 2, a detection device is installed in each of multiple spaces having different types of wet areas, and the evaluation unit 43 evaluates the hygiene habits of the user 5 based on the detection results of each of the multiple detection devices.

[0169] According to this configuration, the user 5 can be evaluated by taking into account the overall use of a plurality of bathroom spaces.

[0170] In addition, in the hygiene evaluation system 2, when the space has a toilet 6, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates the user 5 based on at least one of the following when using the toilet 6: whether or not the user washed their hands, the timing of washing their hands, the time it took to wash their hands, and the hand-washing action.

[0171] According to this configuration, the hygiene habits of users 5 who use the toilet 6 can be effectively evaluated.

[0172] In addition, in the hygiene evaluation system 2, when the space has a washbasin 8, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates the user 5 based on at least one of the following when using the washbasin 8: whether or not the user washed their hands, the timing of hand washing, the time it took to wash their hands, the hand washing action, whether or not the user brushed their teeth, the timing of tooth brushing, the time it took to brush their teeth, and the action of tooth brushing.

[0173] According to this configuration, the hygiene habits of the user 5 who uses the washroom 8 can be effectively evaluated.

[0174] In addition, in the hygiene evaluation system 2, if the space has a bathroom 7, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates the user 5 based on at least one of the bathing timing, bathing time, and number of baths when using the bathroom 7.

[0175] According to this configuration, the hygiene habits of the user 5 who uses the bathroom 7 can be effectively evaluated.

[0176] Furthermore, in the hygiene evaluation system 2, the evaluation unit 43 evaluates the user 5 based on the detection results from the detection device and predetermined hygiene habit standards.

[0177] According to this configuration, it is possible to evaluate desired hygiene habits by using the hygiene habit standard.

[0178] In addition, in the hygiene evaluation system 2, the hygiene habit standard is standard information in which at least one of the situation, timing, and procedure is set for an action related to hygiene habits.

[0179] This configuration allows for appropriate setting of hygiene practice standards.

[0180] Furthermore, in hygiene evaluation system 2, evaluation unit 43 evaluates the degree of achievement of user 5 with respect to a plurality of hygiene habit standards.

[0181] This configuration allows for a comprehensive assessment of multiple hygiene standards.

[0182] In addition, in the hygiene evaluation system 2, the processing device 10 further includes a generation unit 44 that uses the evaluation results of the evaluation unit 43 to generate recommendation information, which is a suggestion regarding hygiene habits for the user 5, and a notification unit 46 that notifies the user of the recommendation information.

[0183] According to this configuration, the recommendation information allows the user 5 to recognize the evaluation of his or her hygiene habits, and encourages the user 5 to change his or her behavior.

[0184] In addition, in the hygiene evaluation system 2, the processing device 10 further includes a receiving unit 42 that receives data related to the user 5 from the external device 4, and the evaluation unit 43 uses the data to evaluate the hygiene habits of the user 5.

[0185] According to this configuration, the accuracy of the evaluation can be improved by using external data.

[0186] In addition, in the hygiene evaluation system 2, the data is information indicating that the user 5 has returned home.

[0187] This configuration makes it possible to evaluate hygiene habits related to returning home.

[0188] <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.

[0189] 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.

[0190] 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.

[0191] In the above embodiment, the case where the reception unit 42 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 42 may be omitted from the processing device 10.

[0192] In the above embodiment, the recording unit 40 acquires and records the detection results of the behavior 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 behavior sensors 13a, etc. and the identification results of the identification sensors 14a, etc. when the determination unit 41 determines that cleaning is being performed.

[0193] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the evaluation unit 43 has been described as an example of evaluating whether or not the user 5 has performed an action for promoting hygiene habits in the wet area, but the evaluation unit 43 may also evaluate the degree to which the user 5 has performed an action for promoting hygiene habits in the wet area. For example, when evaluating the time spent washing hands (a predetermined time or more), the evaluation unit 43 may give a score of 10 (full marks) if the user 5 has washed their hands for the predetermined time or more, and a score of 5 if the user 5 has washed their hands for half the predetermined time. In this way, the evaluation unit 43 may perform the evaluation by assigning a score. [Explanation of symbols]

[0194] 2: Hygiene rating system 5: User 6: Toilet (water area) 7: Bathroom (wet area) 8: Washroom (water area) 9: Kitchen (wet area) 10: Processing equipment 13a: Behavior sensor (detection device) 13b: Behavior sensor (detection device) 13c: Behavior sensor (detection device) 13d: Behavior sensor (detection device) 43: Evaluation section K1: Toilet space (space) K2: Bathroom space (space) K3: Washroom space (space) K4: Kitchen space (space)

Claims

1. A hygiene evaluation system for evaluating users in a space having at least one wet area including a toilet, a washbasin, a bathroom, and a kitchen, 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 hygiene habits of the user based on the detection result by the detection device; A hygiene evaluation system that includes:

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 hygiene evaluation system of claim 1 .

3. The processing device includes: an estimation unit that estimates at least one of a cosmetic condition and a skin condition of the user based on the evaluation result of the hygiene habits of the user by the evaluation unit; Further comprising: The hygiene evaluation system according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The processing device includes: an estimation unit that estimates a health state of the user based on an evaluation result of the hygiene habits of the user by the evaluation unit; Further comprising: The hygiene evaluation system according to claim 1 or 2.

5. 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 hygiene habits of the user based on the detection result by the detection device and the time information. The hygiene evaluation system according to claim 1 or 2.

6. the detection device is provided in each of the plurality of spaces having different types of wet areas, The evaluation unit evaluates the hygiene habits of the user based on the detection results of each of the plurality of detection devices. The hygiene evaluation system according to claim 1 or 2.

7. When the space includes the toilet, the evaluation unit evaluates the user based on at least one of whether or not the user washed their hands, the timing of washing their hands, the duration of washing their hands, and the behavior of washing their hands when using the toilet. The hygiene evaluation system according to claim 1 or 2.

8. When the space has the washbasin, the evaluation unit evaluates the user based on at least one of whether or not the user washed their hands, the timing of washing their hands, the time required for washing their hands, the behavior of washing their hands, whether or not the user brushed their teeth, the timing of brushing their teeth, the time required for brushing their teeth, and the behavior of brushing their teeth when using the washbasin. The hygiene evaluation system according to claim 1 or 2.

9. When the space has the bathroom, the evaluation unit evaluates the user based on at least one of a bathing timing, a bathing time, and a number of bathing times when the user uses the bathroom. The hygiene evaluation system according to claim 1 or 2.

10. The evaluation unit evaluates the user based on the detection result by the detection device and a predetermined hygiene habit standard. The hygiene evaluation system according to claim 1 or 2.

11. The hygiene habit standard is standard information in which at least one of a situation, a timing, and a procedure is set for an action related to hygiene habits. The hygiene evaluation system according to claim 10.

12. The evaluation unit evaluates the user's achievement level with respect to a plurality of hygiene habit standards. The hygiene evaluation system according to claim 10.

13. The processing device includes: a generation unit that generates recommendation information, which is a suggestion regarding hygiene habits for the user, using the evaluation result of the evaluation unit; a notification unit that notifies the recommendation information; Further comprising: The hygiene evaluation system according to claim 1 or 2.

14. The processing device includes: a receiving unit that receives data related to the user from an external device; Further provided with The evaluation unit uses the data to evaluate the hygiene habits of the user. The hygiene evaluation system according to claim 1 or 2.

15. The data is information indicating that the user has returned home. The hygiene evaluation system of claim 14.

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