Glasses-type information device, method thereof, and program

Abstract

In the related art, an appropriate notification method including other wearable terminals according to a state of smart glasses has not been provided.SOLUTION: In the eyeglass-type information device according to the present invention, when a notification is received from an application and the eyeglass-type information device is not in use, the notification is transferred to another wearable terminal, and display control for projecting the notification onto the field of view of the user is not executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to technology relating to communication control between eyeglass-type information devices worn near one or both eyes, such as smart glasses that have communication functions and the function of providing images to the field of view, and other devices. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, eyeglass-type information devices, such as smart glasses and HMDs (head-mounted displays), have become popular as wearable devices. In addition to communication functions, some eyeglass-type information devices also have the function of providing images to the human field of vision through the eyeglasses, such as VR (Virtual Reality) and AR (Augmented Reality). Eyeglass-type information devices can communicate with other wearable devices.

[0003] In addition, even commonly used smartphones have the function of linking with wearable devices. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that a mobile device is configured to directly push at least some information (e.g., contact information) to a wearable electronic device via a local wireless connection (e.g., Bluetooth (registered trademark), WiFi). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Special publication 2017-509172 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In the future, it is expected that eyeglasses will connect to mobile networks (mobile communication networks, the Internet, etc.) and be used in place of smartphones, etc. In such cases, eyeglasses may also take over functions previously performed by smartphones, such as push notifications to other wearable devices.

[0006] However, glasses-type information devices can be in different states from smartphones, such as when they are worn, when they are not worn, and when they are folded, etc. In such cases, there has not been sufficient consideration given to how events received by glasses-type information devices (e.g., received emails, app notifications) should be provided to users.

[0007] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an appropriate notification method that is suited to the state of the glasses-type information device (usage state, operation mode, etc.) and that also includes other wearable devices. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The present invention is an eyeglass-type information device that has a control means for controlling display so that an image related to the notification is projected into the user's field of vision when the eyeglass-type information device is worn by a user and in use when a notification is received from an application, and a transfer means for transferring the notification to another wearable terminal linked to the eyeglass-type information device when the eyeglass-type information device is not worn by a user and not in use when a notification is received from an application, and is characterized in that if the notification is transferred by the transfer means because the eyeglass-type information device is not worn by a user and not in use when a notification is received from an application, the control of the display by the control means is not executed. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, an appropriate notification method is provided that is suited to the state of the glasses-type information device and also applies to other wearable devices. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] A diagram showing an example of a system configuration including glasses-type information devices and other wearable devices. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of each device according to the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a software module configuration of each device according to the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 is a flowchart illustrating a notification control process performed by the glasses-type information device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] Examples of display control in each device according to the present invention [Figure 6] 10 is a flowchart for explaining a notification control process by a wearable terminal that cooperates with an eyeglass-type information device according to a second embodiment. [Figure 7] 10 is a flowchart illustrating a notification control process performed by an eyeglass-type information device according to a third embodiment. [Figure 8] A diagram showing an example of notification settings for a glasses-type information device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0012] Example 1 FIG. 1 shows an example of a system configuration diagram including an eyeglass-type information device and a wearable terminal linked to it. The eyeglass-type information device is a device that can communicate with a mobile network (mobile communication network) 130 and the Internet 140 directly or via a mobile router (not shown), and the present invention provides smart glasses 101 as an example. Other eyeglass-type information devices that can be used include monocular smart glasses and head-mounted displays. The wearable terminal is an information device equipped with notification functions such as a display and vibration function, and communication functions such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) that can communicate with the eyeglass-type information device, and the present invention provides a smart watch 110 as an example.

[0013] The smart glasses 101 are wearable information terminals worn by a user near the eyes, and display virtual images on a display unit 102 within the user's field of view without obstructing the user's field of view. Such display methods are known as AR (Augmented Reality) or MR (Mixed Reality), and are provided by a function for projecting information onto a transparent display (lens 105) or the user's retina (not shown). While the illustration shows an image being provided to one eye, the present invention can also be applied to smart glasses 101 that project images into the fields of view of both eyes.

[0014] The display unit 102 is also provided with a camera unit 103 for capturing an image of a subject in the user's line of sight. 104 is a frame and also has a touch sensor, and is an operation frame unit for operating the terminal. The frame 104 has a built-in speaker function, and can transmit sound to the user.

[0015] The smart glasses 101 can be equipped with a built-in module such as an eSIM (embedded subscriber identity module) and can connect to the Internet 140 via a mobile network 130 that uses 4G or 5G lines. The smart glasses 101 can also be connected to a mobile router owned by the user via Wi-Fi, USB, or the like, and can connect to the mobile network 130 via the mobile router. The smart glasses 101 can also connect to the Internet 140 via Wi-Fi or the like without going through the mobile network 130.

[0016] The smartwatch 110 is a wristwatch-type information terminal worn by a user on the wrist. The display unit 111 not only displays information such as the time but also functions as a touch panel, allowing the user to operate the terminal. 120 indicates wireless communication for exchanging data between the smartglasses 101 and the smartwatch 110, and assumes wireless communication conforming to the Bluetooth (registered trademark) standard, but is not limited to this. In addition to displaying information, the smartwatch 110 also has a notification function using a vibration function.

[0017] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of each device according to the present invention.

[0018] FIG. 2A is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of the smart glasses 101.

[0019] The CPU 201 controls various functions of the smart glasses 101 collectively via the internal bus 206 using programs stored in the ROM 203. The results of the programs executed by the CPU 201 can be projected and displayed as an image in the user's field of vision by the display 202. In this embodiment, the display method is assumed to be a method in which the user sees what the display 202 projects in their field of vision through the transparent lens 105. However, it is also possible to adopt a method in which the display 202 projects directly onto the retina. The ROM 203 is a flash memory or the like, and stores various setting information and, as described above, application programs. The RAM 204 functions as a memory and work area for the CPU 201. The network I / F (interface) 205 is a hardware module for connecting to the mobile network 130 or Wi-Fi. When using a mobile router, it is also possible to connect using a USB I / F (not shown) of the smart glasses 101.

[0020] The operation unit 207 accepts input from the user via the operation frame 104 and transmits a signal corresponding to the input to each of the aforementioned processing units via the operation unit I / F 208. The sensor unit 209 is a simplified illustration of one or more sensors. Specifically, the smart glasses 101 are equipped with at least one of a GPS, a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, a proximity sensor, and a blood pressure / heart rate measurement sensor. The smart glasses 101 may also be equipped with a sensor for detecting biometric information to realize fingerprint authentication, vein authentication, iris authentication, and the like. The camera 210 has a photographing function, and the captured image data is stored in the ROM 203. The laser 211 projects various content onto the display 202, or, in the case of a retinal projection system, projects content directly onto the retina. The storage device 212 is a storage medium and stores various data such as applications. It also includes a device for reading and deleting data from the storage medium. Some terminals do not have the storage device 212 and only have the ROM 203. The short-range communication I / F 213 is an interface used for communication with the smart watch 110 and the like, and realizes wireless communication 120, for example.

[0021] Although not shown, the smart glasses 101 can further include a configuration for realizing voice calls using a network or telephone line so that they can be used in place of modern smartphones. Specifically, the smart glasses 101 are equipped with components for connecting to a telephone line, a speaker, a microphone, a voice control chip, and the like.

[0022] FIG. 2B is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of the smart watch 110.

[0023] The CPU 221 controls various functions of the smartwatch 110 via the internal bus 226 using programs stored in the ROM 223. Results of application programs executed by the CPU 221, notifications from the smart glasses 101, and the like are displayed on the display 222. The ROM 223 is a flash memory or the like, and stores various setting information and the application programs described above. The RAM 224 functions as a memory and work area for the CPU 221. The short-range communication I / F 225 controls the smartwatch 110 to exchange data one-way or two-way with external network devices via the wireless communication 120. The operation unit 227 accepts input from the user via the display unit 111 and transmits a signal corresponding to the input to each processing unit described above via the operation unit I / F 228. A configuration in which the display 222 and operation unit 227 are integrated using a touch panel or the like is also possible. The sensor unit 229 is a simplified illustration of one or more sensors. Specifically, the smart watch 110 is equipped with at least one of a GPS, a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, a proximity sensor, a blood pressure / heart rate measurement sensor, etc. The smart glasses 101 may also be equipped with a sensor for detecting biometric information to realize fingerprint authentication, vein authentication, iris authentication, etc.

[0024] As mentioned above, the smart glasses 101 can also execute software for implementing a voice communication function.

[0025] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the software module configuration of each device according to the present invention.

[0026] FIG. 3A shows the software module configuration of the smart glasses 101.

[0027] The communication unit 301 transmits instruction information to the smartwatch 110 and status information of the smart glasses 101 to the smartwatch 110. In addition to receiving instruction information transmitted from the smartwatch 110, the communication unit 301 also receives notifications from an application server that cooperates with the smartwatch 110 via a network using the network I / F 205. The status information refers to whether the smart glasses 101 are being used by a user and the mode information of the smart glasses 101 (standby mode, power saving mode, etc.). The storage unit 302 exchanges information with the ROM 203, RAM 204, and other processing units. The storage unit 302 also stores image data captured by the camera 210, etc.

[0028] The display unit 303 displays the results of various applications executed by the CPU 201, such as AR / MR display. For example, AR technology is used to display content (information projection) on the display 202 so that virtual content is superimposed on real space. Note that the present invention can also employ a method of direct projection onto the retina. Here, in the information projection, the position and orientation of the user's own device in real space may be estimated based on a technology such as SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping). The estimation result is used in the display processing of the virtual content.

[0029] The operation unit 304 accepts input from the user via the operation frame 104, and accepts and controls instructions for operating various applications and displaying on the display 202. The camera control unit 305 controls the activation, stopping, and capture of the camera 210, and stores the captured image data in the ROM 203 in cooperation with the storage unit 302. The mode control unit 306 controls switching between multiple modes provided in the smart glasses 101, and switches the smart glasses 101 to the mode desired by the user. The status detection unit 307 manages information such as status changes and usage status detected by the sensor unit 209, and stores this information in the ROM 203. The pairing unit 308 controls the network I / F 205 to enable bidirectional data communication with external network devices via wireless communication 120. The application management unit 309 manages the execution status, version information, notifications received from the server, and other information for various applications, and manages this information in the ROM 203 and RAM 204 via the storage unit 302.

[0030] FIG. 3B shows the software module configuration of the smart watch 110.

[0031] The clock unit 321 manages and controls time information to be displayed on the display 222. The management and control of the time information may be performed by an application program stored in the ROM 223. The communication unit 322 not only transmits instruction information to the smart glasses 101 and receives status information of the smart glasses 101, but also receives notifications from the application server. The storage unit 323 exchanges information between the ROM 223, RAM 224, and other processing units. The display unit 324 displays the time information managed by the clock unit 321 and the results of various applications executed by the CPU 221. It also displays application notifications transferred from the smart glasses 101. The operation unit 325 accepts input from the user via the display unit 111 and controls the operation of various applications and display on the display 222. The status detection unit 326 manages status changes detected by the sensor unit 229 as information and stores it in the ROM 223. A pairing unit 327 controls the short-range communication I / F 225 to enable two-way data communication with external network devices via the wireless communication 120. An application management unit 328 manages the execution status of various applications, version information, notifications received from the server, and the like, and manages them in the ROM 223 and RAM 224 via the storage unit 323.

[0032] Both the smart glasses 101 and the smart watch 110 have settings in the storage units 302 and 324 for whether to receive notifications from various applications executed inside and outside the device. Table 1 is an example of a notification setting table managed in the storage unit 302 of the smart glasses 101. For example, "Application0001" whose application identification information (Application ID) is "0001" has the notification setting enabled (ON). "Application0003" whose application identification information is "0003" has the notification setting disabled (OFF). The notification setting is enabled when the user agrees to allow notifications when application information is registered in the smart glasses 101, such as when the application is installed.

[0033] [Table 1]

[0034] Each terminal controls whether or not to receive a notification for each application, or whether or not to provide the received notification to the user, according to the settings in the application notification setting table. As described above, the notification can be provided to the user by display control using the display 202 or the display 222, or by using a vibration function or the like.

[0035] Furthermore, both the smart glasses 101 and the smart watch 110 have a setting in the storage units 302 and 324 that determines whether or not they will become the notification source and forward the notification to another linked terminal when they receive a notification from an application running inside or outside the device. This setting can be set for each application. A linked terminal can be specified as the destination of the notification by pairing, etc. Information about the application to which the notification is to be forwarded can be shared between linked terminals. In other words, the destination terminal can also manage information about the application to which notifications will be forwarded in the future.

[0036] Table 2 is an example of a notification source management table managed in the storage unit 302 of the smart glasses 101. For example, a notification from "Application0001" whose application identification information is "0001" will be transferred to the smart watch 110 indicated by the terminal ID (watch_110) set in the transfer destination (TO). A notification from "Application0003" whose application identification information is "0003" will be transferred from the smart watch 110 indicated by the terminal ID (watch_110) set in the transfer source (FROM).

[0037] [Table 2]

[0038] If communication is not possible, such as if pairing with the device specified as the forwarding destination is canceled, the notification will not be forwarded. Even if notifications are enabled and a forwarding destination is set in Tables 1 and 2, the forwarding source device can also notify the user using display control, vibration, or other functions. Therefore, both the smart glasses 101 and the smart watch 110 can provide the user with the same notification by "Application0001," whose application identification information is "0001."

[0039] The smart glasses 101 also have several operation modes, and mode transitions are controlled by the mode control unit 306 in accordance with user operations or preset conditions. In this embodiment, the definitions of the modes are defined below, but are not limited to these. Standby mode: The device is in low power standby mode without closing any running apps. It will instantly resume when an operation or notification is received. - Do not disturb mode: An operation mode that is entered at the user's command. This operation mode prevents the user from receiving non-urgent information such as notifications from applications while using the device. Power saving mode: A state in which only some applications, network functions, and services are running in the background. No display using the display 202 is being executed. The device can be switched to power saving mode even while being worn. Drive mode: This mode is set automatically or by user instruction while the user is driving a vehicle. This mode allows some applications, such as phone apps and navigation apps, to be used.

[0040] Fig. 8 is an example of a virtual display of a setting screen for configuring notification settings in the smart glasses 101. It is assumed that the screen is an image projected into the user's field of vision by the display 202. It is also possible to perform similar settings by accessing an external terminal such as a PC for a user interface such as a web server (not shown) provided by the smart glasses 101.

[0041] Reference numeral 801 denotes a setting area for setting notifications for each mode. When the smart glasses 101 are in each mode, it can be set whether to display notifications in the user's field of view via the display 202. In the illustration, the setting is to not display notifications in the concentration mode and drive mode, and to display notifications in the drive mode. For example, FIG. 5(A) shows an example of the display mode when a notification is received from an email application. In addition, the display of notifications from the smart watch 110 is also controlled according to this setting.

[0042] 802 indicates an area for setting whether or not to forward notifications to paired devices. If the setting 802 is enabled (ON), notifications from at least some applications will be forwarded to the paired smartwatch 110.

[0043] 803 is an item to be set when the setting 802 is enabled, and can set whether to restrict the display control of notifications on the smart glasses 101 by the display 202 when the smart glasses 101 are not being used by the user (when not in use). When the setting 803 is enabled (ON), the display 202 restricts the display of notifications on the smart glasses 101 when the smart glasses 101 are not being used. On the other hand, when the setting 803 is disabled (OFF), even when the smart glasses 101 are not being used, if the conditions for notification, such as a power-on state, are met, the smart glasses 101 attempts to execute display control for notifications. The default setting of the setting 803 is enabled.

[0044] 804 is a setting area for setting whether or not notifications from all applications for which the notification setting managed in Table 1 is enabled are to be forwarded to the paired device. If setting 803 is enabled (ON), notifications from all applications are forwarded. If setting 803 is disabled (OFF), the application to forward notifications to is selected from a list of applications for which the notification setting is enabled. Notifications from applications for which the setting is enabled (ON) are subject to forwarding. The result of this setting is also used in Table 2 described above.

[0045] 4 shows a flowchart for explaining the notification control process in the smart glasses 101. This process is realized by the CPU 201 executing a program including the steps described below.

[0046] In S401, the smart glasses 101 receive a notification from an application via the communication unit 301. An example of an application notification in this embodiment is a notification that an application installed in the smart glasses 101 receives from an application server (not shown) that cooperates with the application via a network such as the Internet 140. Other examples of notifications include notifications (such as alarms) automatically generated by an application installed in the smart glasses 101 or notifications generated in response to user operations.

[0047] In S402, the smart glasses 101 refer to the application notification setting table (Table 1) and determine whether the notification setting for the target application is enabled (ON). If the result of the determination in S402 is that the notification setting is OFF, this process ends. If the result of the determination in S402 is that the notification setting is ON, the process proceeds to S403. Note that instead of S401 and S402, it is also possible to realize control such that only notifications from applications whose notification settings are enabled are requested and received.

[0048] In S403, the smart glasses 101 refer to the notification forwarding management table (Table 2) and determine whether a forwarding destination (TO) for the notification has been specified. If the result of the determination in S403 shows that a forwarding destination has not been specified for the target application, the process proceeds to S409. If the result of the determination in S403 shows that a forwarding destination has been specified, the process proceeds to S404.

[0049] In S404, the smart glasses 101 determine whether their usage status is that they are being used by a user (in use). This step is skipped if the setting 803 in FIG. 8 is invalid. If the result of the determination in S404 is that they are being used, proceed to S405, and if they are not being used, proceed to S406.

[0050] Here, the usage state "in use" means that AR / MR or the like is being displayed using the display 202 in the smart glasses 101, that control is being executed in response to a user operation, or the like. These states are detected and managed by the status detection unit 307. Also, when the frame of the smart glasses 101 is closed, the smart glasses 101 are not being worn, and the smart glasses 101 are in a power-saving mode, the smart glasses 101 may be determined to be not being used (not in use). When the smart glasses 101 are not being worn and are set in a dedicated case for the purpose of charging or the like, the smart glasses 101 may also be determined to be not being used (not in use).

[0051] In S405, it is determined whether the current mode of the smart glasses 101 is a mode (predetermined mode) that has been set to be disabled in the setting 801. If the result of the determination in S405 is that the current mode is the predetermined mode, the process proceeds to S406, and if the current mode is not the predetermined mode, the process proceeds to S407.

[0052] In S406, the smart glasses 101 transfer the notification from the application to the paired smart watch 110. The display unit 324 of the smart watch 110 displays the notification from the smart glasses 101 received via the communication unit 322 on the display 222, as shown in FIG. 5(B).

[0053] In S407, the display unit 303 of the smart glasses 101 controls the display of the notification from the application using the display 202 as shown in FIG. 5(A). In FIG. 5(A), a virtual display of a notification icon shown in 501 is projected into the user's field of vision. In S408, similar to S406, the smart glasses 101 transfer the notification from the application to the paired smartwatch 110.

[0054] In S409, similarly to S405, it is determined whether the current mode of the smart glasses 101 is a predetermined mode. If the result of the determination in S409 is that the current mode is the predetermined mode, this process ends, and if the current mode is not the predetermined mode, the process proceeds to S410. In S410, similarly to S407, the display unit 303 of the smart glasses 101 controls the display of notifications from the application using the display 202.

[0055] In addition, if it is detected from information from the terminal that the user is not wearing the terminal paired with the smart glasses 101, it is also possible to control the notification forwarding process of S406 and S408 not to be executed.

[0056] Unlike smartphones, smart glasses 101 are worn as glasses, and therefore are used differently by users. Furthermore, unlike smartphones, smart glasses 101 can project notifications and the like into the user's field of vision, which can cause the user to lose focus on the task or driving a vehicle due to notifications, which can be dangerous.

[0057] According to the first embodiment of the present invention, flexible notification control can be realized in the smart glasses 101 and paired devices according to the usage state and operation mode of the smart glasses 101.

[0058] Example 2 In this embodiment, notification control by the smart watch 110 will be described according to the usage state and operation mode of the smart glasses 101. Unless otherwise specified, the internal configuration of the system and each device is the same as in the first embodiment.

[0059] 6 is a flowchart showing the application notification process of the smartwatch 110. This process is realized by the CPU 221 executing a program including the steps described below. This flowchart explains the process when a notification occurs from a clock application with an alarm function in the smartwatch 110 or an application that provides health information such as blood pressure and step count.

[0060] In S601, the smartwatch 110 detects a notification event from an application. In S602, the smartwatch 110 references its own application notification setting table and determines whether the notification setting for the target application is enabled (ON). If the result of the determination in S602 is that the notification setting for the target application is disabled (OFF), this process ends; if the notification setting is enabled, the process proceeds to S603.

[0061] In S603, the display unit 324 of the smartwatch 110 displays the notification from the target application on the display 222.

[0062] In S604, the smart watch 110 refers to the notification forwarding management table and determines whether the smart glasses 101, which are the paired device, are set as the forwarding destination of the target application. If a forwarding setting is present, the process proceeds to S605; if not, the process ends.

[0063] In S605, the smartwatch 110 refers to the use state and mode of the smartglasses 101 and determines whether the state allows the transfer. If the transfer is allowed, the process proceeds to S606; if the transfer is not allowed, the process ends. Here, it is assumed that the smartglasses 101 support a function of responding with the use state and mode in response to a request from the smartwatch 110. Note that the smartglasses 101 may also support a function of notifying the smartwatch 110 of a change event in the use state and mode. For example, as in the first embodiment, if the smartglasses 101 are not in use or are in either the concentration mode or the drive mode, the result is determined as No in S605.

[0064] In S606, the smart watch 110 transfers the notification from the application to the smart glasses 101 via wireless communication 120. The display unit 303 of the smart glasses 101 controls the display of the transferred notification from the application using the display 202.

[0065] Example 3 In this embodiment, a process will be described when the notification content from the application is an exceptional notification including a highly urgent notification such as specific disaster information. Unless otherwise specified, the internal configuration of the system and each device is the same as in the first embodiment, and this control can be realized in addition to the controls in the first and second embodiments.

[0066] 7 is a flowchart for explaining the notification control process by the glasses-type information device in Example 3. Here, differences from the flowchart shown in FIG.

[0067] In S701, the smart glasses 101 determine whether or not the notification from the application via the communication unit 301 or the like in S401 is the above-mentioned exception notification. As described above, exception notifications include highly urgent notifications, such as natural disasters, emergency warnings, and civil protection information. If the result of the determination in S701 is that the notification is not an exception notification, the process proceeds to S402, and if it is determined that the notification is an exception notification, the process proceeds to S407.

[0068] According to this embodiment, an effect is obtained in which the user can exceptionally check the exception notification on both the smart glasses 101 and the smart watch 110.

[0069] (Other Examples) The present invention also includes an apparatus or system configured by appropriately combining the above-described embodiments, and a method thereof.

[0070] Here, the present invention is a device or system that executes one or more pieces of software (programs) that realize the functions of the above-described embodiments. Also, a method for implementing the above-described embodiments executed by the device or system is also one aspect of the present invention. The program is supplied to the system or device via a network or various storage media, and is read into one or more memories and executed by one or more computers (CPUs, MPUs, etc.) of the system or device. In other words, the present invention also includes the program itself, or various storage media that store the program and are readable by a computer. The present invention can also be realized by a circuit (e.g., ASIC) that realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments. [Explanation of symbols]

[0071] 101 Smart Glasses 110 Smartwatch

Claims

1. A glasses-type information device, a control means for controlling a display so that an image relating to the notification is projected into the user's field of vision when the user is wearing and using the glasses-type information device upon receiving a notification from an application; a forwarding means for forwarding a notification from an application to another wearable terminal linked to the eyeglass-type information device if the eyeglass-type information device is not being worn by a user and is not in use; A glasses-type information device characterized in that, when a notification is received from an application, the glasses-type information device is not worn by the user and is not in use, and therefore the notification is transferred by the transfer means, and display control by the control means is not performed.

2. When the operation mode of the glasses-type information device is a predetermined mode, the control means does not control the display of the image related to the notification, The glasses-type information device according to claim 1, characterized in that the control means controls the display so that an image related to the notification is projected into the user's field of vision when the operating mode of the glasses-type information device is not the specified mode.

3. The glasses-type information device according to claim 2, characterized in that the specified mode is an operating mode that is transitioned to either at the user's instruction or automatically, and is a mode in which the use of part of a plurality of applications, including at least one of applications installed on the glasses-type information device and applications that link with the glasses-type information device via a network, is restricted.

4. 4. The glasses-type information device according to claim 2, wherein the predetermined operation mode is set by a user via a setting screen provided by the glasses-type information device.

5. The eyeglass-type information device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that when the eyeglass-type information device is worn by a user and in use, the control means controls the display so that an image related to the notification is projected into the user's field of vision, and the forwarding means further forwards the notification to another wearable terminal that is linked to the eyeglass-type information device.

6. a setting screen provided by the glasses-type information device by a user to set whether or not to forward a notification to another wearable device linked with the glasses-type information device; 6. The glasses-type information device according to claim 1, wherein the forwarding unit forwards the notification when a setting for forwarding the notification to the other wearable device is enabled.

7. The glasses-type information device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the application is at least one of an application installed in the glasses-type information device and an application that cooperates with the glasses-type information device via a network.

8. 8. The eyeglasses-type information device according to claim 1, wherein the eyeglasses-type information device is connected to the Internet via a mobile network connected using a built-in module or a mobile router.

9. 9. The eyeglasses-type information device according to claim 1, further comprising a function for voice communication.

10. A method for an eyeglass-type information device, comprising: a control step of controlling a display so that an image related to the notification is projected into the user's field of vision when the user is wearing and using the glasses-type information device upon receiving a notification from the application; a forwarding step of forwarding the notification to another wearable terminal linked to the eyeglass-type information device when the eyeglass-type information device is not being worn or used by the user when a notification is received from the application; A method characterized in that, when a notification is received from an application, if the notification is forwarded because the glasses-type information device is not being worn by the user and is not in use, the display control in the control step is not executed.

11. A program for causing a computer to function as each of the means according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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