Positive message generating device, positive message presenting system, positive message generating method, and positive message registering system

Abstract

To support continuation of a prescribed activity.SOLUTION: A positive message generating device comprises: an activity state grasping unit for grasping an activity state of an individual; an evaluation unit for conducting an evaluation based on the activity state grasped by the activity state grasping unit; and a generation unit for generating a message with a positive content based on a result of the evaluation conducted by the evaluation unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a positive message generating device, a positive message presentation system, a positive message generating method, and a positive message registration system. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, techniques relating to a monitoring device that quantitatively and qualitatively measures the activity of a person being monitored have been disclosed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-155611 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] When such a monitoring device detects a change in the activity of the person being monitored, it sends a message to the terminal device carried by the person being monitored. For example, if the amount of activity has decreased, a message such as "Your activity level has decreased by 10% compared to the last five days" is displayed; if the number of times you go out has decreased, a message such as "You should go out more" is displayed; or if the amount of time you spend eating has decreased, a message such as "Make sure you get the nutrients you need" is displayed. While receiving such messages may make some monitored people feel a sense of crisis and improve their lifestyle habits, there is a problem in that it is difficult to maintain activities through personal will and effort alone.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a positive message generation device, a positive message presentation system, a positive message generation method, and a positive message registration system that can support the continuation of a predetermined activity. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] (1) One aspect of the present invention is a positive message generation device that includes an activity status assessment unit that assesses an individual's activity status, an evaluation unit that performs an evaluation based on the activity status assessed by the activity status assessment unit, and a generation unit that generates a message with positive content based on the evaluation results performed by the evaluation unit.

[0007] (2) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is a positive message generation device as described in (1) above, wherein the generation unit generates a message with positive content by selecting from pre-prepared texts in accordance with the evaluation results performed by the evaluation unit.

[0008] (3) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is that in the positive message generation device described in (1) or (2) above, the evaluation unit performs evaluation by determining which of multiple behavioral change stages the activity state grasped by the activity state grasping unit corresponds to.

[0009] (4) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is that in the positive message generation device described in (3) above, the behavioral change stages include an indifference stage, a behavioral preparation stage, and a behavioral stage.

[0010] (5) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is a positive message generation device described in any one of (1) to (4) above, wherein the activity status grasping unit numerically grasps the results of at least one of exercise, diet, or intellectual activity as the individual's activity status, and the evaluation unit evaluates the individual's activity status by determining which of multiple behavioral change stages the individual falls into based on the numerically grasped individual's activity status and a predetermined threshold value.

[0011] (6) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is that in the positive message generation device described in (5) above, the activity status grasping unit grasps the individual's activity status based on at least one of the following numerical values: implementation rate, achievement rate, average value, number of items, rank compared to other companies, walking speed, and food intake frequency.

[0012] (7) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is that in the positive message generation device described in (6) above, the evaluation unit performs an evaluation according to priority based on statistical values ​​of the numerical values ​​grasped by the activity status grasping unit.

[0013] (8) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is a positive message generation device as described in (7) above, wherein the activity status grasping unit numerically grasps an individual's activity status for a plurality of indicators, the evaluation unit evaluates each of the plurality of indicators grasped by the activity status grasping unit, and the generation unit generates a message with positive content based on the evaluation results for each of the plurality of indicators performed by the evaluation unit.

[0014] (9) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is a positive message generation device described in any of (1) to (8) above, wherein the generation unit generates a message with positive content that includes, as part of the message with positive content, the name of an individual different from the individual whose activity status has been grasped by the activity status grasping unit.

[0015] (10) Another aspect of the present invention is a positive message presentation system comprising a positive message generation device described in any one of (1) to (8) above, and a positive message presentation device that presents a message with positive content generated by the positive message generation device to an individual whose activity status has been grasped by the activity status grasping unit.

[0016] (11) Another aspect of the present invention is a positive message generation method including an activity status grasping step of grasping an individual's activity status, an evaluation step of making an evaluation based on the activity status grasped by the activity status grasping step, and a generation step of generating a message with positive content based on the evaluation results made by the evaluation step.

[0017] (12) Another aspect of the present invention is a positive message registration system that includes an activity status assessment unit that assesses an individual's activity status, an evaluation unit that performs an evaluation based on the activity status assessed by the activity status assessment unit, a generation unit that generates a message with positive content by searching a table that associates pre-prepared messages with evaluation results in accordance with the evaluation results performed by the evaluation unit, and a registration unit that registers the message with positive content in the table. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a positive message generation device, a positive message presentation system, a positive message generation method, and a positive message registration system that can support the continuation of a specified activity. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating an overview of a positive message presentation system according to an embodiment. FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining details of social support provided by the positive message presentation system according to the present embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the flow of processing performed by the positive message presentation system according to the present embodiment. [Figure 4] 10 is a diagram for explaining the type and timing of feedback provided by the positive message presentation system according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 5]FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a first feedback performed by the positive message presentation system according to the present embodiment. [Figure 6] 10 is a diagram for explaining a display example of a first feedback performed by the positive message presentation system according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 7] 10 is a diagram for explaining the second feedback and the third feedback performed by the positive message presentation system according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 8] 10 is a diagram for explaining a display example of a second feedback performed by the positive message presentation system according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining details of the second feedback performed by the positive message presentation system according to the present embodiment. [Figure 10] 10 is a diagram for explaining a display example of a third feedback performed by the positive message presentation system according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a first diagram for explaining details of the third feedback performed by the positive message presentation system according to the present embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 2 is a functional configuration diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a positive message generation device according to the present embodiment. [Figure 13] 1 is a functional configuration diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a positive message presentation device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing flow of the positive message generating device according to the present embodiment. [Figure 15] 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of a positive message generation device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] Below, preferred embodiments of a positive message generation device, a positive message presentation system, a positive message generation method, and a positive message registration system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to these embodiments and includes various modifications or improvements. In other words, the components described below include those that can be easily imagined by a person skilled in the art and those that are substantially identical, and the components described below can be combined as appropriate. Furthermore, various omissions, substitutions, or modifications of the components can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, in the following drawings, the numbers in each structure may differ from the numbers in the actual structures to make each structure easier to understand.

[0021] [Embodiment] First, the premise of this embodiment will be described. The positive message presentation system 1 according to this embodiment can be applied to services that support various personal endeavors. For example, the positive message presentation system 1 is applied to a service that supports the maintenance and promotion of health. A specific example of a service that supports the maintenance and promotion of health is a service for solving the problem of extending healthy lifespan in an apartment complex or the like. Such a service may include, for example, a service that predicts and prevents frailty or dementia based on daily activities. Below, an example of the application of the positive message presentation system 1 to a service for solving the problem of extending healthy lifespan will be described. However, this embodiment is not limited to this example. The positive message presentation system 1 can be widely applied to services that support personal endeavors, such as sports gyms.

[0022] [Positive message presentation system] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an overview of a positive message presentation system according to one embodiment. First, an overview of the positive message presentation system 1 will be described with reference to the diagram. The positive message presentation system 1 includes a positive message generation device 10 and a plurality of positive message presentation devices 30. The diagram illustrates positive message presentation device 30-1, positive message presentation device 30-2, ..., and positive message presentation device 30-n (n is a natural number greater than or equal to 1) as examples of the plurality of positive message presentation devices 30.

[0023] The positive message presentation device 30 is operated by a user U. Preferably, one positive message presentation device 30 is assigned to one user U. In the example shown in the figure, a positive message presentation device 30-1 is assigned to user U-1, a positive message presentation device 30-2 is assigned to user U-2, and a positive message presentation device 30-n is assigned to user Un. That is, in the example shown in the figure, one positive message presentation device 30 is assigned to one user U. Note that this is not limited to the example shown in the figure, and a common positive message presentation device 30 may be used by multiple users U. Furthermore, one user U may use multiple positive message presentation devices 30.

[0024] The positive message presentation device 30 may realize its functions as a result of a predetermined computer program being executed by, for example, a general-purpose information processing terminal. The computer program may be a downloadable application or a web app whose functions are realized through a web browser. More specifically, the positive message presentation device 30 may be a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a laptop computer, or the like. The positive message presentation device 30 may also be a wearable device such as a smartwatch or smart glasses.

[0025] The positive message presentation device 30 acquires information about the activity state of the user U. The positive message presentation device 30 transmits the acquired information about the activity state to the positive message generation device 10 via a predetermined communication network NW. Here, the information about the activity state of the user U broadly includes the state obtained as a result of the user U's activity, information required to perform the activity, etc. The information about the activity state of the user U may be, for example, information about physical function, oral function, cognitive function, etc. More specifically, the information about the activity state of the user U may include at least one of exercise, diet, or intellectual activity.

[0026] The positive message generation device 10 acquires information about the activity status of each user U from multiple positive message presentation devices 30 included in the positive message presentation system 1. The positive message generation device 10 accumulates a record of the activity status for each user U. The positive message generation device 10 generates a message with positive content in accordance with the activity status of the user U and changes in the activity status record accumulated for each user U. Messages with positive content include words of praise. Furthermore, messages with positive content are words that praise the user U and encourage the user U's activities in accordance with the user U's activity status. The positive message generation device 10 transmits the generated message with positive content to each positive message presentation device 30 and presents it to the user U. Hereinafter, messages with positive content may be simply referred to as positive messages.

[0027] The positive message presentation device 30 receives a positive message from the positive message generation device 10 in accordance with the activity state of the user U who sent it, and presents the received positive message to the user U. The positive message may be presented visually by text output, image output, etc., or audibly by audio output, etc.

[0028] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining details of social support provided by the positive message presentation system according to this embodiment. The positive message presentation system 1 provides various social supports (hereinafter referred to as social support) by presenting positive messages to the user U. With reference to the same figure, an example of social support provided by the positive message presentation system 1 according to this embodiment will be described. The positive message presentation system 1 provides (1) evaluative support, (2) emotional support, (3) informational support, and (4) instrumental support as social support.

[0029] (1) Evaluative support is the base of the social support provided by the positive message presentation system 1. Evaluative support provides information that is useful for the user U to evaluate himself / herself. Evaluative support can also be said to be support provided as a result of objectively evaluating the user U according to the activity status acquired by the positive message presentation device 30. The following support (2) to (4) is provided according to the evaluation made by the evaluative support.

[0030] (2) Emotional support is support that shows empathy, love, respect, etc. Emotional support is provided according to the evaluation made through evaluative support. Emotional support can also be said to be support that maintains the motivation of user U to continue a predetermined activity.

[0031] (3) Informational support is support that provides information. Informational support presents user U with information that is useful for the activity or for continuing the activity. Informational support is provided according to the evaluation made by the evaluative support.

[0032] (4) Instrumental support is support that provides actual tangible assistance or services. In instrumental support, a specific user U may be introduced to other users U who share common characteristics or who are compatible with the user. Instrumental support is provided based on the evaluation made through evaluative support. In other words, in instrumental support, other users U who share common characteristics or who are compatible with the user are introduced based on the results of the evaluative support. Therefore, instrumental support can also be said to be peer support between the parties involved.

[0033] 3 is a diagram illustrating the flow of processing performed by the positive message presentation system according to this embodiment. With reference to the diagram, the flow of processing performed by the positive message presentation system 1 will be explained along the timeline. As an example, the processing performed by the positive message presentation system 1 can be divided into steps S11 to S14 as shown in the diagram. An example of the processing performed in each step will be explained below.

[0034] (Step S11) In this step, the activity status of an individual is grasped. The grasping of the activity status performed in this step is divided into initial awareness and daily awareness. In initial awareness, the deviation score measured in a frailty prevention health check, physical function, oral function, cognitive function, etc. are grasped as the activity status of an individual. This measurement may be conducted, for example, for residents of an apartment building or the like. Daily awareness involves recording numerical values ​​obtained as a result of daily activities (life log). In the life log, the presence or amount of exercise such as walking, the presence or amount of meals, the presence or amount of intellectual activity such as brain training, etc. are recorded. The life log is acquired from the user U via an application, questionnaire, etc. provided by the positive message presentation system 1.

[0035] (Step S12) In this step, the status is visualized. Visualizing the status means generating information that can be easily understood visually, such as a graph, based on the life log acquired in step S11. The information generated in this step is presented to the user U via an application provided by the positive message presentation system 1, a monthly report, etc.

[0036] (Step S13) In this step, evaluation and ongoing support are performed. Evaluation and ongoing support means that after the status is visualized in step S12, a message (feedback) is sent to user U to evaluate the user U's activities and provide support for continuation. It is preferable that the message sent to user U captures user U's strengths. In other words, it is preferable to capture the positive aspects of the activity (such as being able to continue for many days or not being able to do it many times) rather than the negative aspects of the activity (such as only being able to continue for a certain number of days or only being able to do it a certain number of times). In the following description, a message generated by capturing the positive aspects of user U's activities may be referred to as a positive message.

[0037] (Step S14) In this step, a numerical evaluation is performed. The numerical evaluation is to hold the measurement session conducted in step S11 again to calculate a deviation value or the like and to numerically evaluate the activity of user U. In this step, similar to step S11, physical function, oral function, cognitive function, etc. may be evaluated.

[0038] [Feedback Type] 4 is a diagram for explaining the types and timing of feedback provided by the positive message presentation system according to this embodiment. With reference to the figure, the types and timing of feedback provided to user U by the positive message presentation system 1 will be explained. The horizontal axis of the figure indicates time.

[0039] First, at timing T1, a first feedback is given. The first feedback is the first feedback given based on the activity state measured by a predetermined measurement session or the like. The first feedback is given according to the results of an objective evaluation of the activity state. Specifically, the first feedback is an extension of what has already been done, and may be advice on what has not yet been done (for example, exercise, diet, etc.).

[0040] Next, at timing T2 and timing T3, second feedback is provided. That is, the second feedback is provided multiple times in succession. The second feedback is feedback for user U to maintain motivation for the activity. The second feedback uses the positive messages described above. The second feedback may be provided, for example, weekly or every other week. In the illustrated example, the second feedback is provided every other week.

[0041] Furthermore, at timing T4, third feedback is provided. That is, it can be said that the third feedback is provided after multiple second feedbacks have been provided. Like the second feedback, the third feedback is feedback for user U to maintain motivation for the activity. The above-mentioned positive message is also used in the third feedback. The third feedback may be provided, for example, monthly.

[0042] After timing T5, the second feedback and the third feedback are continuously performed. Specifically, in the illustrated example, the second feedback is performed at timings T5 and T6, and the third feedback is performed at timing T7. In addition, the second feedback is performed at timings T8 and T9, and the third feedback is performed at timing T10.

[0043] Finally, at timing T11, a final report is made. The final report corresponds to the numerical evaluation in step S14 described above. The final report has a general nature of summarizing the support for the activities. The final report does not necessarily have to be made, and the second feedback and the third feedback may be repeated. Furthermore, after the final report, the second feedback and the third feedback may be repeated again.

[0044] The timing shown in the figure is an example of the timing of feedback provided by the positive message presentation system 1, and is not limited to this example. For example, the positive message presentation system 1 may provide feedback to the user U at an appropriate time. The positive message presentation system 1 may provide feedback, for example, about once a week, or may provide feedback while the user U is performing a predetermined activity. The positive message presentation system 1 may also provide feedback to the user U when there is a change in the content of the feedback.

[0045] [First feedback] 5 is a diagram for explaining the first feedback performed by the positive message presentation system according to this embodiment. An overview of the first feedback will be described with reference to the same figure. It is preferable that the first feedback be performed within a short period of time, such as one week after the measurement session.

[0046] In the first feedback, the activity status of the user U is acquired. At least a part of the activity status of the user U may be acquired, for example, based on a questionnaire conducted after the measurement session. The acquired activity status may also be referred to as current situation assessment data. Examples of items included in the current situation assessment data include exercise, meals, and interactions.

[0047] For example, the activity state of user U can be divided into the following states: (1) We are already working to increase (2) We are already working to increase (3) I'm starting little by little with the intention of increasing it soon. (4) I intend to increase (5) I have no intention of increasing

[0048] The above-mentioned distinctions (1) to (5) may be made for each item (exercise, meal, interaction, etc.) or may be made according to the duration of the activity, for example.

[0049] Furthermore, the positive message presentation system 1 performs an evaluation based on the current situation data. The evaluation may be, for example, a determination of the behavioral change stage. The behavioral change stage can be exemplified as follows, depending on the activity status of the user U as described above in (1) to (5):

[0050] (1) Maintenance stage: The behavioral change stage of user U, who has already been working to increase his / her activity over the long term, can be said to be in the maintenance stage. In particular, if user U has been continuously engaged in an activity for six months or more, user U's activity can be evaluated as being maintained.

[0051] (2) Effective stage: Although it cannot be said to be long-term, the behavioral change stage of user U, who is already working to increase his / her activity, can be said to be in the maintenance stage. In particular, if user U has been continuously engaged in an activity for six months or more, user U's activity can be evaluated as being maintained. Note that in both the maintenance and effective stages, user U is taking action to continue the activity, so the maintenance and effective stages can be collectively evaluated as ○ (taking action).

[0052] (3) Preparation stage: When a user U has started to do activities little by little with the intention of increasing their activities in the near future and has been doing them for about a month, the behavioral change stage of the user U can be said to be the preparation stage. In this stage, the user U can be said to be preparing to continue the activities.

[0053] (4) Attention stage: When user U intends to increase activity but has not yet started the activity, the behavioral change stage of user U can be said to be the attention stage. At this stage, user U can also be said to be interested in continuing the activity. Note that in the preparation and attention stages, user U is preparing to continue the activity, so the preparation and attention stages can be collectively evaluated as △ (preparation for action).

[0054] (5) Indifferent stage: If user U has no intention to increase the activity, the behavioral change stage of user U can be said to be the indifferent stage. In this stage, user U can also be said to have no interest in continuing the activity. Note that in the indifferent stage, user U has no interest in continuing the activity, so the indifferent stage can be evaluated as × (indifferent).

[0055] Here, the positive message presentation system 1 makes an evaluation comment according to the above-mentioned evaluation result of ○ (taking action), △ (preparing to take action), or × (not interested). As a specific example of an evaluation comment, in the case of ○ (taking action), the user is praised for what they are doing (strengths). In addition, in the case of △ (preparing to take action), the user is praised for what they are interested in. In addition, in the case of × (not interested), the user is not intentionally pointed out for what they have not done. The positive message presentation system 1 makes these evaluations for each user U. In addition, these evaluations are made for each item such as exercise, diet, and interaction.

[0056] It is preferable that the positive message presentation system 1 mentions the items such as exercise, diet, and interaction in descending order of the ratings in the message to the user U. By performing such processing, the user U feels praised and can turn the feedback into motivation.

[0057] Furthermore, the positive message presentation system 1 provides encouraging comments to the user U according to the evaluation result. If the evaluation result is ○ (active), the user U is already continuing the activity. If the user U is already able to continue the activity, if further strain is placed on the user U, there is a risk that the user U will be unable to continue the activity due to reasons such as health problems. Therefore, in such cases, it is preferable to add a comment such as "don't push yourself too hard" to the encouraging message.

[0058] Furthermore, if the evaluation result is △ (ready to act) or × (indifferent), the positive message presentation system 1 provides encouraging comments to the user U to enable them to continue the activity. Specifically, in such a case, the positive message presentation system 1 provides advice to encourage the activity, based on what the user U has already been able to do (strengths).

[0059] 6 is a diagram for explaining a display example of the first feedback performed by the positive message presentation system according to this embodiment. The display example of the first feedback will be explained with reference to the same figure. A display screen D10 shown in the same figure is an example of a display screen displayed on the positive message presentation device 30. The first feedback is displayed in text on the display screen D10.

[0060] Specifically, the following message is displayed on display screen D10: "Hello. We are here to inform you of the results of the survey on exercise, diet, and social interaction for the frailty prevention health check. [Results] Your current and future exercise, diet, and social interaction habits are excellent! Keep going as you are, without overdoing it, and as long as you enjoy it. What is the secret to your ability to maintain your behavior? I recommend looking back, as it can help you gain new insights and inspire you to move on to your next goal." In this way, positive message presentation system 1 uses a positive message to provide the first feedback.

[0061] As another example, a part of the positive message may include the name of an individual different from the target user U. Specifically, a possible expression would be, "Your current social habits are excellent! It's also great that you're interested in improving your exercise and eating habits. Keep doing this without forcing yourself, as long as you enjoy it. It's fun to walk with someone, and I also recommend enjoying delicious food with a friend like you." Mr. / Ms. XX is a person who lives in the neighborhood of user U, has similar attributes to user U, or is considered to be compatible with user U.

[0062] [Second feedback] 7 is a diagram for explaining the second feedback and the third feedback performed by the positive message presentation system according to this embodiment. The second feedback and the third feedback will be outlined with reference to the diagram. The second feedback and the third feedback may be distributed, for example, one week after the first feedback is provided.

[0063] In the second feedback and the third feedback, the activity state of the user U is acquired. At least a part of the activity state of the user U includes, for example, exercise, meals, intellectual activity (brain training), etc. The activity state of the user U may be acquired based on the results of the user U's use of an app. The acquired activity state can also be referred to as current situation understanding data.

[0064] The positive message presentation system 1 performs calculations for multiple evaluation indexes based on the acquired current situation data. Examples of evaluation indexes include implementation rate, achievement rate, average value, number of items, ranking (rank), walking speed, and food intake frequency. Some of these items may be included in the second feedback, and some more items may be added to the items included in the second feedback to form the third feedback. For example, the second feedback may include implementation rate, achievement rate, average value, number of items, and ranking (rank), and the third feedback may additionally include walking speed and food intake frequency.

[0065] The positive message presentation system 1 performs an evaluation for each evaluation index. The evaluation may be, for example, a double circle (really worked hard), a circle (doing a good job), a triangle (try a little harder), or a cross (do your best). If the current situation assessment data is of three types, namely exercise, diet, and brain training, and the evaluation indexes are of seven indexes, namely implementation rate, achievement rate, average value, number of items, ranking (rank), walking speed, and frequency of food intake, then an evaluation will be performed for each of 3 x 7 = 21 types of items. Furthermore, the positive message presentation system 1 provides comments according to the evaluation results.

[0066] Here, the first point to note when making comments based on the evaluation results is that multiple evaluation axes (for example, the seven evaluation indicators mentioned above) are set. The positive message presentation system 1 provides feedback that comprehensively takes these multiple evaluation axes into consideration. The positive message presentation system 1 also evaluates the continuous data obtained by comparing the above-mentioned judgment results with the previous month. The positive message presentation system 1 uses these many results to give as much praise as possible. In other words, the positive message presentation system 1 finds at least one thing that the user U has worked hard on from various angles and praises that part.

[0067] The second key point when making comments based on the evaluation results is to praise the evaluation results (what has been achieved and what efforts have been made) as strengths. The positive message presentation system 1 preferably avoids using negative words as much as possible. Examples of negative words include "your performance is declining" or "keep it up." The positive message presentation system 1 generates positive messages on the premise that the user U is doing his or her best within his or her capabilities, given various circumstances. If the user U does not achieve good results, the positive message presentation system 1 supports the user U in continuing the activity by making suggestive comments.

[0068] 8 is a diagram for explaining a display example of the second feedback performed by the positive message presentation system according to this embodiment. The display example of the second feedback will be explained with reference to the same figure. The display screen D20 shown in the same figure is an example of a display screen displayed on the positive message presentation device 30. The second feedback is displayed in text on the display screen D20.

[0069] Specifically, the following message is displayed on display screen D20: "Hello! Thank you for your continued support this year. Here is a summary of the results from December 22nd to January 4th. [Exercise] The average number of steps was 794, and the implementation rate was 100%. You have been able to properly record your step count every day! That's great! [Diet] The average number of items consumed was 0.0, and the implementation rate was 0%. If you try recording even once a week, you will begin to understand your eating habits." In this way, positive message presentation system 1 uses positive messages to provide second feedback.

[0070] In addition, the second feedback as shown in the same figure may be generated by the positive message generation device 10 and provided in the form of being delivered to an app installed on the positive message presentation device 30 via a specified communication network NW.

[0071] 9 is a diagram for explaining details of the second feedback performed by the positive message presentation system according to this embodiment. The second feedback will be explained in further detail with reference to the same figure.

[0072] The evaluation indicators considered in the second feedback are, for example, the implementation rate, achievement rate, average value, number of items, and ranking (rank). In the second feedback, comments are made on each of the items: exercise, diet, and brain training. For each item, praise is given based on the best of the five evaluation indicators. In other words, if the implementation rate is the highest, praise is given for good implementation; if the achievement rate is the highest, praise is given for achieving the set goal; if the average value is the highest, praise is given for having a high average value; if the number of items is the highest, praise is given for achieving many items; and if the ranking (rank) is the highest, praise is given for being higher than those around them.

[0073] The positive message presentation system 1 also combines these three items (comments about exercise, diet, and brain training) to generate a short sentence. The short sentence is, for example, about 200 characters. This is done in consideration of the size of the display screen of the positive message presentation device 30.

[0074] [Third Feedback] 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the display of the third feedback performed by the positive message presentation system according to this embodiment. The display example of the third feedback will be described with reference to the same figure. A report R10 shown in the same figure is an example of a monthly report sent to user U by mail. In report R10, the third feedback is displayed using numerical values, graphs, and text.

[0075] Specifically, Report R10 displays the local weather (daytime and nighttime), maximum temperature, and minimum temperature for each day. It also displays the number of steps [steps] and walking speed [m (meters) / minute] for each day. The number of steps is displayed as a bar graph, and walking speed as a line graph. Furthermore, the average number of steps and average walking speed are compared with the previous month.

[0076] Although the example in which the report R10 is sent to the user U by mail has been described in the same figure, the report R10 may be delivered to an app and displayed on the positive message presentation device 30.

[0077] The report R10 may also display a positive message in text format (not shown).

[0078] 11 is a first diagram for explaining details of the third feedback performed by the positive message presentation system according to this embodiment. The third feedback will be explained in further detail with reference to this drawing.

[0079] The evaluation indicators considered in the third feedback are, for example, seven items: implementation rate, achievement rate, average value, number of items, ranking (rank), walking speed, and food intake frequency. In the third feedback, comments are made on each item of exercise, diet, and brain training. For each item, praise is given to all of the seven evaluation indicators that were good without omission. In this respect, the third feedback differs from the second feedback, which praises the best evaluation indicator.

[0080] Furthermore, the positive message presentation system 1 combines these three items (comments about exercise, diet, and brain training) to generate a longer sentence. A longer sentence is, for example, about 1,000 characters. The second feedback praises the best evaluation index, whereas the third feedback praises all the good evaluation indexes without omission, so the third feedback is longer than the second feedback.

[0081] An example of a specific functional configuration for realizing the above-described functions will be described below.

[0082] [Positive message generator] FIG. 12 is a functional configuration diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a positive message generation device according to this embodiment. The positive message generation device 10 includes an information acquisition unit 11, an activity status recognition unit 12, an evaluation unit 13, a positive message database 14, a generation unit 15, a communication unit 16, a positive message acquisition unit 17, and a registration unit 18. Each of these functional units is implemented, for example, using electronic circuits. Each functional unit may also include internal storage means such as a semiconductor memory or a magnetic hard disk drive, as necessary. Each function may also be implemented by a computer having a central processing unit (CPU) and software. All or part of each functional unit may also be implemented using hardware such as an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a programmable logic device (PLD), or a field-programmable gate array (FPGA). All or part of each functional unit may also be implemented by a combination of software and hardware.

[0083] The information acquisition unit 11 acquires information from the user U. The information acquired by the information acquisition unit 11 may be the measurement results at a measurement session or the results of responses to a questionnaire distributed by the positive message generation device 10. The information acquisition unit 11 may also acquire information by acquiring biometric information or the like from a wearable device worn by the user U.

[0084] The activity state grasping unit 12 grasps the activity state of an individual (user U) based on the information acquired by the information acquiring unit 11. The activity state grasped by the activity state grasping unit 12 includes at least one of the activity results of exercise, meals, or intellectual activity. The activity state grasped by the activity state grasping unit 12 can also be said to be a life log. It is preferable that the activity state grasping unit 12 grasps the activity state numerically. Specifically, the activity state grasping unit 12 may grasp the activity state of an individual by numerical values ​​of at least one of implementation rate, achievement rate, average value, number of items, rank compared to other companies, walking speed, and food intake frequency.

[0085] The evaluation unit 13 performs an evaluation based on the activity state grasped by the activity state grasping unit 12. Here, the evaluation performed by the evaluation unit 13 may be a determination of a behavior change stage. Specifically, the evaluation unit 13 may perform the evaluation by determining which of multiple behavior change stages the individual falls into based on the activity state grasped by the activity state grasping unit 12. The behavior change stages include, for example, an indifference stage, an action preparation stage, and an action-taking stage. Furthermore, the evaluation unit 13 may perform the evaluation by determining which of multiple behavior change stages the individual falls into based on the individual's activity state grasped numerically and a predetermined threshold (for example, based on whether the numerical value of the activity state exceeds the threshold).

[0086] The generation unit 15 generates a positive message based on the evaluation result performed by the evaluation unit 13. The positive message is a positive word included in the first to third feedbacks as described above. The positive message is, for example, a word that motivates the user U to continue the activity.

[0087] Here, it is preferable that at least some of the positive messages generated by the generation unit 15 are registered in advance in the positive message database 14. In this case, the generation unit 15 may generate a positive message by selecting one of the candidates from the texts stored (prepared) in advance in the positive message database 14, depending on the evaluation result performed by the evaluation unit 13.

[0088] The evaluation for each item and the positive message are associated and stored in the positive message database 14. The registration of the positive message in the positive message database 14 is performed by a positive message acquisition unit 17 and a registration unit 18.

[0089] The positive message acquisition unit 17 acquires a predetermined table in which the evaluation for each item is associated with a positive message from the administrator of the positive message presentation system 1. Note that the positive message acquisition unit 17 may acquire positive messages generated by other methods such as machine learning.

[0090] The registration unit 18 stores the positive messages acquired by the positive message acquisition unit 17 in the positive message database 14. The registration unit 18 may perform maintenance on the positive message database 14, such as updating the positive messages, as appropriate.

[0091] The communication unit 16 communicates with the positive message presentation device 30 via a predetermined communication network NW. Specifically, the communication unit 16 transmits information to the positive message presentation device 30 and receives information from the positive message presentation device 30. Specifically, the communication unit 16 transmits feedback information including the generated positive message to the positive message presentation device 30.

[0092] The positive message generation device 10 may generate a positive message based on priority, as described with reference to Fig. 13. In this case, the evaluation unit 13 performs an evaluation according to priority based on the statistical values ​​of the numerical values ​​grasped by the activity status grasping unit 12 (for example, each item of the evaluation content shown in Fig. 13). By generating a positive message based on priority, the positive message generation device 10 can generate a positive message that is more suitable for the user U, which will motivate the user U to continue the activity.

[0093] Furthermore, the positive message generation device 10 may generate a positive message by, for example, combining sentences stored in advance in the positive message database 14 while comprehensively considering multiple candidates based on priority. In this case, the activity state recognition unit 12 numerically recognizes the individual's activity state for multiple indicators, the evaluation unit 13 evaluates each of the multiple indicators recognized by the activity state recognition unit 12, and the generation unit 15 generates a positive message based on the evaluation results for each of the multiple indicators performed by the evaluation unit 13. Such positive messages may be generated using, for example, a pre-trained machine learning model. By generating an unknown positive message from known positive messages stored in the positive message database 14, a positive message more suitable for the user U can be generated, which motivates the user U to continue the activity.

[0094] The positive message generation device 10 may have a function for matching users U with each other. In this case, the generation unit 15 generates a positive message that includes, as part of the positive message, the name of an individual different from the individual whose activity status has been identified by the activity status identification unit 12. Such a positive message may, for example, suggest exercising or eating meals with a specific other person (for example, an individual who lives in the same apartment complex as the user U to whom the positive message is presented). By employing such a configuration, it is possible to encourage communication between the user U, prevent dementia in the user U, and increase the user U's motivation for activity (motivation to continue activity).

[0095] [Positive message display device] FIG. 13 is a functional configuration diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a positive message presentation device according to this embodiment. The positive message presentation device 30 includes a communication unit 31, a control unit 32, and a presentation unit 33. Each of these functional units is implemented using, for example, electronic circuits. Each functional unit may also include internal storage means such as a semiconductor memory or a magnetic hard disk drive, as necessary. Each function may also be implemented by a computer having a CPU and software. All or part of each functional unit may also be implemented using hardware such as an ASIC, PLD, or FPGA. All or part of each functional unit may also be implemented by a combination of software and hardware.

[0096] The communication unit 31 communicates with the positive message generation device 10 via a predetermined communication network NW. Specifically, the communication unit 31 transmits information to the positive message generation device 10 and receives information from the positive message generation device 10. Specifically, the communication unit 31 receives feedback information from the positive message generation device 10 that includes a positive message generated by the positive message generation device 10.

[0097] The control unit 32 performs overall control of the positive message presentation device 30. The control unit 32 controls information communication with the positive message generation device 10 via the communication unit 31. The control unit 32 also controls the presentation of information to the presentation unit 33.

[0098] The presentation unit 33 presents information in accordance with the control from the control unit 32. The presentation of information may be a visual display by a display unit (not shown). Specific examples of the display unit include a liquid crystal display and an organic EL (Electroluminescence) display. The presentation of information may also be an auditory display by an audio output unit (not shown). Specific examples of the audio output unit include a speaker.

[0099] [Processing flow] 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing by the positive message generation device according to this embodiment. With reference to the drawing, an example of a positive message generation method performed by the positive message generation device 10 will be described.

[0100] (Step S21) First, the positive message generation device 10 grasps the activity status of the individual. This step may be called an activity status grasping step.

[0101] (Step S22) Next, the positive message generating device 10 performs an evaluation based on the activity state grasped in the activity state grasping step. This step may be referred to as an evaluation step.

[0102] (Step S23) Furthermore, the positive message generating device 10 generates a positive message based on the evaluation result obtained in the evaluation step. This step may be referred to as a generation step.

[0103] [Internal configuration] FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of a positive message generation device according to this embodiment. At least some of the functions of the positive message generation device 10 can be implemented using a computer. As shown in the figure, the computer includes a central processing unit 901, a RAM 902, an input / output port 903, input / output devices 904 and 905, and a bus 906. The computer itself can be implemented using existing technology. The central processing unit 901 executes instructions contained in a program read from the RAM 902 or the like. In accordance with each instruction, the central processing unit 901 writes data to the RAM 902, reads data from the RAM 902, and performs arithmetic and logical operations. The RAM 902 stores data and programs. Each element included in the RAM 902 has an address and can be accessed using the address. RAM stands for "random access memory." The input / output port 903 is a port through which the central processing unit 901 exchanges data with external input / output devices. The input / output devices 904 and 905 are input / output devices. Input / output devices 904 and 905 exchange data with central processing unit 901 via input / output port 903. Bus 906 is a common communication path used within the computer. For example, central processing unit 901 reads and writes data from RAM 902 via bus 906. Also, for example, central processing unit 901 accesses input / output ports via bus 906. All or part of the functional units of positive message generation device 10 may be realized using hardware such as ASIC, PLD, or FPGA. All or part of the functional units may be realized by a combination of software and hardware.

[0104] [Summary of the embodiment] According to the embodiment described above, the positive message generation device 10 includes the activity state grasping unit 12 to grasp the activity state of an individual, the evaluation unit 13 to make an evaluation based on the activity state grasped by the activity state grasping unit, and the generation unit 15 to generate a positive message based on the evaluation result made by the evaluation unit 13. By adopting such a configuration, the positive message generation device 10 can support the user U in continuing a predetermined activity.

[0105] Furthermore, according to the above-described embodiment, the generation unit 15 generates a positive message by selecting a predetermined positive message from pre-prepared text in accordance with the evaluation result performed by the evaluation unit 13. That is, the positive message generation device 10 includes a positive message database 14, and selects an appropriate positive message from a pre-prepared positive message table. By adopting such a configuration, the positive message generation device 10 can easily generate a positive message and can easily support the user U in continuing a predetermined activity.

[0106] Furthermore, according to the above-described embodiment, the evaluation unit 13 performs evaluation by determining which of multiple behavioral change stages the user U falls into based on the activity state grasped by the activity state grasping unit 12. In other words, the evaluation performed by the evaluation unit 13 is a determination of the behavioral change stage. The behavioral change stages include the indifference stage, the preparation for action stage, and the active action stage. By adopting such a configuration, the generation unit 15 can easily generate a positive message based on the results of the pre-evaluation, and can easily support the user U in continuing the predetermined activity.

[0107] Among the components of the positive message generation device 10, the component including the positive message acquisition unit 17 and the registration unit 18 can also be called a positive message registration system. Positive messages registered by the positive message registration system can be sold to other platforms (for example, sports gyms, etc.). In this case, an embodiment is conceivable in which the positive message presentation system 1 is used by sports gyms, etc.

[0108] In addition, all or part of the functions of each unit of the positive message generation device 10 in the above-mentioned embodiment may be realized by recording a program for realizing these functions on a computer-readable recording medium, and reading and executing the program recorded on this recording medium into a computer system. Note that the "computer system" here includes hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices.

[0109] Furthermore, "computer-readable recording media" refers to portable media such as flexible disks, optical magnetic disks, ROMs, and CD-ROMs, as well as storage units such as hard disks built into computer systems. Furthermore, "computer-readable recording media" may also include devices that dynamically store programs for a short period of time, such as communication lines when transmitting programs over networks like the Internet or communication lines like telephone lines, or devices that store programs for a fixed period of time, such as volatile memory within computer systems that serve as servers or clients in such cases. Furthermore, the above-mentioned programs may be programs that realize some of the aforementioned functions, or may be programs that can realize the aforementioned functions in combination with programs already stored in the computer system.

[0110] Furthermore, the effects described in this specification are merely descriptive or exemplary and are not limiting. In other words, the technology according to the present disclosure may achieve other effects in addition to or in place of the above-described effects that would be apparent to those skilled in the art from the description of this specification. Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications and substitutions can be made within the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0111] 1...Positive message presentation system, 10...Positive message generation device, 30...Positive message presentation device, 11...Information acquisition unit, 12...Activity status understanding unit, 13...Evaluation unit, 14...Positive message database, 15...Generation unit, 16...Communication unit, 17...Positive message acquisition unit, 18...Registration unit, 31...Communication unit, 32...Control unit, 33...Presentation unit

Claims

1. an activity status ascertaining unit that ascertains the activity status of an individual; an evaluation unit that performs evaluation based on the activity state grasped by the activity state grasping unit; a generating unit that generates a message with a positive content based on the evaluation result performed by the evaluating unit; A positive message generating device comprising:

2. the generation unit generates a message with positive content by selecting from among prepared texts in accordance with the evaluation result performed by the evaluation unit.

2. The positive message generating device according to claim 1.

3. the evaluation unit performs evaluation by determining which of a plurality of behavioral change stages the activity state grasped by the activity state grasping unit corresponds to.

2. The positive message generating device according to claim 1.

4. The behavioral change stages include an indifference stage, a behavioral readiness stage, and a behavioral stage.

4. The positive message generating device according to claim 3.

5. the activity status grasping unit numerically grasps the result of at least one of exercise, diet, and intellectual activity as the individual's activity status; the evaluation unit performs the evaluation by determining which of a plurality of behavioral change stages the individual corresponds to based on the numerically grasped activity state of the individual and a predetermined threshold value; 4. The positive message generating device according to claim 3.

6. the activity status grasping unit grasps the individual's activity status based on at least one of the following values: implementation rate, achievement rate, average value, number of items, rank compared with other companies, walking speed, and food intake frequency; 6. The positive message generating device according to claim 5.

7. the evaluation unit performs an evaluation according to priority based on statistical values ​​of the numerical values ​​grasped by the activity state grasping unit.

7. The positive message generating device according to claim 6.

8. the activity status grasping unit numerically grasps the activity status of the individual with respect to a plurality of indexes, the evaluation unit evaluates each of the plurality of indicators grasped by the activity state grasping unit, the generation unit generates a message with positive content based on the evaluation results for each of the multiple indexes performed by the evaluation unit.

8. The positive message generating device according to claim 7.

9. the generation unit generates a message with positive content that includes, as a part of the message with positive content, a name of an individual different from an individual whose activity status has been grasped by the activity status grasping unit.

2. The positive message generating device according to claim 1.

10. A positive message generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 9; a positive message presentation device that presents a message with positive content generated by the positive message generation device to an individual whose activity status has been grasped by the activity status grasping unit; A positive message presentation system comprising:

11. an activity status ascertaining step of ascertaining the activity status of an individual; an evaluation step of performing an evaluation based on the activity state grasped by the activity state grasping step; a generating step of generating a message with a positive content based on the evaluation result performed in the evaluating step; A positive message generating method comprising:

12. an activity status ascertaining unit that ascertains the activity status of an individual; an evaluation unit that performs evaluation based on the activity state grasped by the activity state grasping unit; a generating unit that generates a message with a positive content by searching a table in which pre-prepared messages with positive content are associated with the evaluation results according to the evaluation results performed by the evaluating unit; and a registration unit that registers messages with positive content in the table; A positive message registration system comprising:

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