Electronic device, display method and program

Abstract

A user interface is provided that can assist a user in performing each of a plurality of steps at an appropriate time. [Solution] The control unit of the electronic device displays a user interface for measuring the execution time of each of multiple steps in an activity consisting of multiple steps on the same screen of the display unit, and while the execution time of each of the multiple steps is being measured, the user can see the elapsed time from the start of the step being measured.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an electronic device, a display method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, a device has been proposed in which, when a user presses an elapsed time switch, the elapsed time is counted up and displayed, a question is asked when the elapsed time reaches a preset first upper limit, and the time display is reset when the elapsed time reaches a second upper limit (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-187436 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in an activity consisting of multiple steps, when there is an appropriate time for each step, the technology of Patent Document 1 can encourage one step to be performed for the appropriate time, but cannot support multiple steps to be performed for their appropriate times.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a user interface that can assist a user in performing each of a plurality of steps at an appropriate time. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the electronic device of the present invention comprises: displaying a user interface for measuring the execution time of each of the plurality of steps in an activity consisting of the plurality of steps on the same screen of a display unit; while the execution time of each of the plurality of steps is being measured, the user interface is displayed in a manner that allows a user to recognize the elapsed time from the start of the step being measured. It has a control unit. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a user interface that can assist a user in performing each of a plurality of steps for an appropriate time. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing an external configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the electronic device of FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of data storage in an appropriateness table. [Figure 4] 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of a main process executed by the control unit of FIG. 2. [Figure 5] 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of sauna measurement mode processing in FIG. 4. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a sauna measurement screen in the present embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a sauna measurement screen in Modification Example 1. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a sauna measurement screen in Modification 2. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a sauna measurement screen in Modification Example 3. [Figure 10] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a sauna measurement screen in Modification 4. [Figure 11] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of the sauna measurement screen in Modification Example 4. [Figure 12] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a sauna measurement screen in Modification 5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiments described below are subject to various limitations that are technically preferable for implementing the present invention. Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments and illustrated examples.

[0010] [Configuration of electronic device 100] The electronic device 100 according to this embodiment is a clock (sauna clock) that is heat-resistant, moisture-resistant, and water-resistant and can measure time in a sauna or a cold bath. To enhance the effects of the sauna, it is necessary to repeat the three steps of sauna → cold bath → rest. Furthermore, there is an appropriate time for each step of sauna, cold bath, and rest, and to enhance the effects of the sauna, it is necessary to perform each step for the appropriate time. Electronic device 100 provides a user interface that can assist the user in performing each of sauna, cold bath, and rest for the appropriate time.

[0011] Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the external configuration of electronic device 100. As shown in Fig. 1, electronic device 100 has a wristwatch-type (wristwatch-type) appearance and includes device main body 101 having operation unit 13 that accepts user operations and display unit 14 that provides predetermined information to the user, and belt unit 102 that is wrapped around the user's wrist to attach device main body 101 to the wrist.

[0012] Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of electronic device 100. As shown in Fig. 2, electronic device 100 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, an operation unit 13, a display unit 14, a sensor unit 15, a communication unit 16, a power supply unit 17, etc. The units of electronic device 100 are connected to each other via a bus 18.

[0013] The control unit 11 is a computer that includes at least one CPU (Central Processing Unit), RAM (Random Access Memory), etc., and controls each unit of the electronic device 100. Specifically, the CPU of the control unit 11 reads out a designated program from among the system programs and various application programs stored in the storage unit 12, expands it in the RAM, and executes various processes including the main process described below in cooperation with the expanded program.

[0014] The storage unit 12 is configured by a non-volatile semiconductor memory, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), etc. The storage unit 12 stores the system program of the electronic device 100, various application programs, and data required for executing the programs. The storage unit 12 is not limited to being built into the electronic device 100, and may include an external recording medium that is detachable from the electronic device 100.

[0015] For example, the storage unit 12 stores an appropriate temperature table 121 that stores appropriate temperatures and appropriate times for sauna, cold bath, and rest, as shown in Fig. 3. The appropriate temperatures and appropriate times for sauna, cold bath, and rest are determined experimentally or empirically. Note that these appropriate temperatures and appropriate times may each be a single value or may have a range. The storage unit 12 also includes a measurement information recording area 122 for storing measurement information.

[0016] The operation unit 13 is composed of push button switches, a touch panel attached to the display unit 14, etc. The operation unit 13 outputs an operation signal of the push button switch by the user and an operation signal on the screen of the display unit 14 to the control unit 11.

[0017] The display unit 14 is configured with a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display, and performs display based on the control operation of the control unit 11.

[0018] The sensor unit 15 is configured to include a temperature sensor and the like, and acquires temperature measurement data and outputs it to the control unit 11. Note that the sensor unit 15 may also be configured to include other sensors, such as a humidity sensor.

[0019] The communication unit 16 performs communication control to communicate with external devices such as smartphones, PCs (Personal Computers), or tablet terminals via a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) such as WiFi, a mobile phone communication network, or Bluetooth (registered trademark).

[0020] The power supply unit 17 is configured by, for example, a button battery, a secondary battery, or the like, and supplies each part of the electronic device 100 with the power required for the operation of that part.

[0021] [Operation of the electronic device 100] Next, the operation of the electronic device 100 of this embodiment will be described. 4 is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing executed by control unit 11 while electronic device 100 is powered on. The main processing is executed by control unit 11 in cooperation with a program stored in storage unit 12.

[0022] First, the control unit 11 performs a time counting process (step S1). The timekeeping process is a process in which, for example, when the power is turned on and the device is started up, time information is read from an RTC (not shown) or the like, and the read time information is added up to the time according to the clock signal, and the current time and date are displayed on the display unit 14.

[0023] Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not a command to switch to the sauna measurement mode has been issued by operating the operation unit 13 (step S2). The sauna measurement mode measures the time spent in each of the three steps: sauna, cold bath, and rest. When it is determined that the transition to the sauna measurement mode has not been instructed (step S2; NO), the control unit 11 proceeds to step S4.

[0024] When it is determined that a command to switch to the sauna measurement mode has been issued by operating the operation unit 13 (step S2; YES), the control unit 11 executes sauna measurement mode processing (step S3). 5 is a flowchart showing the sauna measurement mode process. The sauna measurement mode process is executed by the CPU of the control unit 11 in cooperation with a program stored in the storage unit 12.

[0025] In the sauna measurement mode process, first, the control unit 11 sets a variable N to 1 (step S300). Here, N indicates the number of sets (order). In this embodiment, one set refers to the three steps of sauna, cold bath, and rest, each performed once. In other words, the first set corresponds to the first (first round) sauna, cold bath, and rest, and the second set corresponds to the second (second round) sauna, cold bath, and rest. Next, the control unit 11 causes the display unit 14 to display the initial screen of the sauna measurement screen 141 (step S301). 6 is a diagram showing an example of the sauna measurement screen 141. The sauna measurement screen 141 is an interface for measuring the duration of each of the sauna, cold bath, and rest periods. The sauna measurement screen 141 includes a sauna time display area 141a, a cold bath time display area 141b, and a break time display area 141c. The sauna time display area 141a displays the elapsed time (execution time) since the start of the sauna session. The cold bath time display area 141b displays the elapsed time (execution time) since the start of the cold bath session. The break time display area 141c displays the elapsed time (execution time) since the start of the break session. In the sauna measurement screen 141 shown in FIG. 6, the sauna time display area 141a, the cold bath time display area 141b, and the break time display area 141c correspond to the elapsed time from the start of the break (execution time). In the sauna measurement screen 141 shown in FIG. 6, the sauna time display area 141a, the cold bath time display area 141b, and the break time display area 141c correspond to the elapsed time from the start of the break. Each time a predetermined time elapses, a horizontal bar-shaped area R is displayed upward, allowing the user to recognize the elapsed time from the start of measurement. During measurement, the area R corresponding to the current elapsed time in the time display area for the process currently being measured flashes, as indicated by the arrow in FIG. 6. Furthermore, the sauna time display area 141a, the cold bath time display area 141b, and the rest time display area 141c each display recommendation lines La to Lc indicating the appropriate time for each step of sauna, cold bath, and rest, so that the user can recognize the appropriate time for each step. The control unit 11 reads the appropriate time for each step from the appropriateness table 121 stored in the memory unit 12, and displays these recommendation lines La to Lc at the position corresponding to the appropriate time. In step S301, since no measurement has been performed in any of the steps, the area R indicating the elapsed time is not displayed.

[0026] Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not an instruction to start measuring the sauna use time (sauna time) has been given by operating the operation unit 13 (step S302). Here, when the user enters the sauna room, the user operates the operation unit 13 to start measuring the sauna time. When it is determined that the start of measurement of the sauna time has not been instructed (step S302; NO), the control unit 11 repeats step S302.

[0027] When it is determined that an instruction to start measuring the sauna time has been issued (step S302; YES), the control unit 11 executes a sauna time measurement process and a display control process (step S303). In step S303, the control unit 11 acquires the current time and stores it in RAM as the sauna measurement start date and time, counts the elapsed time since the start of sauna time measurement, and updates the display of the sauna time display area 141a on the sauna measurement screen 141 according to the elapsed time. For example, when the sauna measurement screen 141 is the screen shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 11 causes the area R in the sauna time display area 141a at a position corresponding to the currently elapsed time to blink. Furthermore, every time a predetermined time elapses, the control unit 11 adds another area R to be displayed upward in the sauna time display area 141a. In other words, the area R that was blinking is constantly displayed. In this way, while measuring the sauna time, the control unit 11 displays the elapsed time from the start of the sauna session relative to the appropriate sauna time in a manner that allows the user to recognize it. The appropriate sauna time is displayed by the recommendation line La, and the elapsed time from the start of the sauna session relative to this is displayed by the area R in the sauna time display area 141a. Therefore, the user can intuitively recognize how long they have been in the sauna and how much time is left until the appropriate time is reached.

[0028] Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not an instruction to end (stop) the measurement of the sauna time has been given by operating the operation unit 13 (step S304). When it is determined that the end of the sauna time measurement has not been instructed by operation of the operation unit 13 (step S304; NO), the control unit 11 returns to step S303. When it is determined that an instruction to end the sauna time measurement has been given by operation of the operation unit 13 (step S304; YES), the control unit 11 temporarily stores the sauna measurement start date and time and the measured sauna time in RAM (step S305).

[0029] Although not shown in Figure 5, after starting the measurement of sauna time in step S302, it is also possible to end (stop) the measurement of sauna time by operating the operation unit 13, reset it, and restart the measurement of sauna time. In addition, when an instruction to end the measurement of sauna time is given, the device may automatically enter a standby state for measuring the next cold bath time, or may transition to a standby state for measuring the next cold bath time in response to operation of the operating unit 13.

[0030] Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not an instruction to start measuring the cold bath time has been given by operating the operation unit 13 (step S306). Here, when the user enters the cold bath, the user operates the operation unit 13 to start measuring the cold bath time. When it is determined that the start of measurement of the cold bath time has not been instructed (step S306; NO), the control unit 11 repeats step S306.

[0031] When it is determined that the start of measurement of the cold bath time has been instructed (step S306; YES), the control unit 11 executes a cold bath time measurement process and a display control process (step S307). In step S307, the control unit 11 counts the elapsed time from the start of measurement of the cold bath time, and updates the display of the cold bath time display area 141b on the sauna measurement screen 141 according to the elapsed time. For example, when the sauna measurement screen 141 is the screen shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 11 causes the area R in the cold bath time display area 141b at the position corresponding to the current elapsed time to blink. Furthermore, every time a predetermined time elapses, the control unit 11 adds one area R to the upper side of the cold bath time display area 141b. In other words, the area R that was blinking is constantly displayed. In this way, while measuring the cold bath time, the control unit 11 displays the elapsed time from the start of the cold bath relative to the appropriate cold bath time in a manner that allows the user to recognize it. The appropriate cold bath time is displayed by the recommendation line Lb, and the elapsed time relative to this is displayed by the area R in the cold bath time display area 141b. Therefore, the user can intuitively recognize how long they have been in the cold bath and how much time is left until the appropriate time is reached.

[0032] Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not an instruction to end (stop) the measurement of the cold bath time has been given by operating the operation unit 13 (step S308). When it is determined that the instruction to end the measurement of the cold bath time has not been given by operation of the operation unit 13 (step S308; NO), the control unit 11 returns to step S307. If it is determined that an instruction to end measurement of the cold bath time has been given by operating the operation unit 13 (step S308; YES), the control unit 11 temporarily stores the measured cold bath time in RAM (step S309) and proceeds to step S310.

[0033] Although not shown in Figure 5, after starting the measurement of the cold bath time in step S306, it is also possible to terminate (stop) the measurement of the cold bath time by operating the operation unit 13, reset it, and restart the measurement of the cold bath time. In addition, when an instruction to end the measurement of the cold bath time is given, the device may automatically enter a standby state for measuring the next break time, or the device may transition to a standby state for measuring the next break time by operating the operation unit 13.

[0034] In step S310, the control unit 11 determines whether or not an instruction to start measuring the rest period has been issued by operating the operation unit 13 (step S310). Here, when the user starts to take a break, he or she operates the operation unit 13 to start measuring the break time. When it is determined that the start of measurement of the rest period has not been instructed (step S310; NO), the control unit 11 repeats step S310.

[0035] When it is determined that an instruction to start measuring the break time has been issued (step S310; YES), the control unit 11 executes a measurement process of the break time and a display control process (step S311). In step S311, the control unit 11 counts the elapsed time from the start of measurement of the break time, and updates the display of the break time display area 141c on the sauna measurement screen 141 according to the elapsed time. For example, when the sauna measurement screen 141 is the screen shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 11 causes the area R at the position corresponding to the current elapsed time in the break time display area 141c to blink. Furthermore, every time a predetermined time elapses, the control unit 11 causes an additional area R to be displayed upward in the break time display area 141c. In other words, the area R that was blinking is constantly displayed. In this way, while measuring the break time, the control unit 11 displays the elapsed time from the start of the break relative to the appropriate break time in a manner that allows the user to recognize it. The appropriate break time is displayed by the recommendation line Lc, and the elapsed time relative to this from the start of the break is displayed by the area R in the break time display area 141c. Therefore, the user can intuitively recognize how long they have been resting and how much time is left until the appropriate time is reached.

[0036] Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not an instruction to end (stop) the measurement of the rest period has been given by operating the operation unit 13 (step S312). When it is determined that the instruction to end the measurement of the rest time has not been given by operation of the operation unit 13 (step S312; NO), the control unit 11 returns to step S311.

[0037] Although not shown in Figure 5, after starting the measurement of the rest time in step S310, it is also possible to end (stop) the measurement of the rest time by operating the operation unit 13, reset it, and restart the measurement of the rest time.

[0038] If it is determined that the end of measurement of the rest time has been instructed by operation of the operation unit 13 (step S312; YES), the control unit 11 associates the sauna time, cold bath time, and measured rest time stored in RAM with the sauna measurement start date and time and records them in the measurement information recording area 122 of the memory unit 12 as the Nth set of measurement information (step S313).

[0039] Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the next set of sauna measurements has been instructed by operation of the operation unit 13 (step S314). If it is determined that the next set of sauna measurement has been instructed (step S314; YES), the control unit 11 increments the variable N (step S315) and returns to step S301. At this time, the control unit 11 resets the display of the sauna measurement screen 141 and causes the display unit 14 to display the sauna measurement screen 141 showing information indicating that this is the Nth set. When it is determined that the next set of sauna measurements has not been instructed (step S314; NO), the control unit 11 proceeds to step S316.

[0040] In step S316, the control unit 11 determines whether or not an instruction to display the record of the sauna measurement results has been given by operating the operation unit 13 (step S316). When it is determined that the display of the record of the sauna measurement results has not been instructed (step S316; NO), the control unit 11 proceeds to step S318.

[0041] If it is determined that an instruction to display the record of the sauna measurement results has been issued (step S316; YES), the control unit 11 causes the display unit 14 to display the sauna measurement information recorded in the measurement information recording area 122 (step S317) and proceeds to step S318. For example, the control unit 11 first displays the measurement information for the most recent measurement date and time on the display unit 14, and then displays the Nth set of measurement information for that measurement date and time (specifically, the same measurement date) in response to an operation on the operation unit 13. That is, if it is determined that the next sauna measurement has not been instructed, the control unit 11 displays the measurement information for the Nth set (Nth round) from the measurement information for the most recent measurement date in response to an operation on the operation unit 13. This allows the user to easily check the measurement information for that day. Furthermore, if measurement information for multiple sets has been recorded, the measurement information for all sets may be displayed on one screen by performing a predetermined operation on the operation unit 13. Furthermore, when the measurement information for a certain set is displayed on the display unit 14, the display may be displayed in a different manner depending on whether or not each step (sauna, cold bath, rest) in the measurement information for that set was performed within the appropriate time. For example, if a certain set was performed within the appropriate time, the background color (partially or entirely) of the display unit 14 may be displayed in blue, and if it was not performed within the appropriate time, the background color of the display unit 14 may be displayed in red. The change in the display mode is not limited to a difference in background color, and a character string, figure, symbol, etc. according to the result may be displayed in a predetermined area of ​​the display unit 14. Furthermore, when measurement information for multiple sets is recorded, by performing a predetermined operation on the operation unit 13, only the measurement information for the set performed within the appropriate time may be displayed on one screen.

[0042] Generally, the use of smartphones is prohibited in saunas, hot springs, and changing rooms. Furthermore, the high humidity and the tendency for devices to get wet make it difficult to use paper. Therefore, it has not been possible to record the time spent in the sauna, cold bath, and rest periods in the past. The electronic device 100 of this embodiment can record and display the measured sauna time, cold bath time, and rest period for each set. In other words, it is possible to record and confirm the sauna time, cold bath time, and rest period that the user has spent.

[0043] After the measurement information is displayed in step S317, the control unit 11 determines whether or not an instruction to end the sauna measurement mode has been given by operating the operation unit 13 (step S318). When it is determined that the end of the sauna measurement mode has not been instructed (step S318; NO), the control unit 11 returns to step S314.

[0044] When it is determined that an instruction to end the sauna measurement mode has been issued (step S318; YES), the control unit 11 ends the sauna measurement mode process and proceeds to step S4 in FIG.

[0045] In step S4 of FIG. 4, the control unit 11 determines whether the power supply has been turned off (step S4). If it is determined that the power is not turned off (step S4; NO), the control unit 11 returns to step S1. If it is determined that the power has been turned off (step S4; YES), the main processing ends.

[0046] In this way, while the sauna, cold bath, and rest times are being measured, the sauna measurement screen 141 displays the elapsed time from the start of the process being measured relative to the appropriate time for that process in a manner that allows the user to recognize. Therefore, while measuring each process, the user can intuitively recognize how long the process has been performed and how much time is left until the appropriate time is reached, making it possible to support the user in performing each process for the appropriate time.

[0047] In the above explanation, the control unit 11 reads out the appropriate time for each process from the memory unit 12 when displaying the sauna measurement screen 141 and displays the recommended lines La to Lc, but the position of the recommended lines La to Lc may also be changed depending on the value of the temperature sensor of the sensor unit 15 or the measurement time of the previous process. For example, if the value of the temperature sensor of the sensor unit 15 during sauna time measurement is higher than the appropriate sauna temperature stored in the appropriateness table 121 of the memory unit 12, the control unit 11 may shorten the appropriate sauna time in accordance with the difference between the temperature sensor value and the appropriate temperature, and change the position of the recommendation line La to a position corresponding to the shortened appropriate time. Also, for example, if the value of the temperature sensor of the sensor unit 15 during sauna time measurement is lower than the appropriate sauna temperature stored in the memory unit 12, the control unit 11 may extend the appropriate sauna time in accordance with the difference between the appropriate temperature and the temperature sensor value, and change the position of the recommendation line La to a position corresponding to the extended appropriate time.

[0048] Similarly, for example, if the value of the temperature sensor of the sensor unit 15 during measurement of the cold bath time is lower than the appropriate temperature of the cold bath stored in the appropriate table 121 of the memory unit 12, the control unit 11 may shorten the appropriate time for the cold bath according to the difference between the appropriate temperature and the value of the temperature sensor, and change the position of the recommended line Lb to a position according to the shortened appropriate time. Also, for example, if the measured sauna time is longer than the appropriate sauna time stored in the appropriate table 121 of the memory unit 12, the control unit 11 may extend the appropriate time for the cold bath according to the difference between the measured sauna time and the appropriate time, and change the position of the recommendation line Lb to a position according to the extended appropriate time.

[0049] Also, for example, if the measured sauna time and / or cold bath time is longer than the appropriate time, the control unit 11 may shorten or extend the appropriate rest time depending on the difference between the actual sauna time and / or cold bath time and the appropriate time, and change the position of the recommendation line Lc to a position corresponding to the shortened or extended appropriate time.

[0050] Furthermore, when multiple sets of sauna → cold bath → rest are performed, the control unit 11 may vary the appropriate time for each step for each set. For example, the appropriate time for sauna and the appropriate time for cold bath may be set shorter for sets that are performed later. The control unit 11 may also change the positions of the recommendation lines La to Lc in accordance with the change in the appropriate time.

[0051] Furthermore, the sauna measurement screen 141 that the control unit 11 displays on the display unit 14 is not limited to the one shown in FIG. 6. For example, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 12, the sauna time display area 141a, the cold bath time display area 141b, and the break time display area 141c may correspond to each of multiple parts that make up a predetermined image. The drawing of the part corresponding to the process being measured progresses according to the elapsed time from the start of measurement, and when the appropriate time is reached, the drawing of that part is completed. When all processes have been completed within the appropriate time, the predetermined image may be completed. Below, modified examples of the sauna measurement screen 141 are described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 12.

[0052] (Variation 1) 7(a) to 7(d) are diagrams showing a first modified example of the sauna measurement screen 141 (hereinafter referred to as sauna measurement screen 1411). Fig. 7(a) is a diagram showing an initial screen of the sauna measurement screen 1411 displayed in step S301 of Fig. 5. Figs. 7(b) to 7(d) are diagrams showing a display example of the sauna measurement screen 1411 after all measurements for one set of sauna, cold bath, and rest have been completed.

[0053] As shown in Fig. 7(a), the initial screen of the sauna measurement screen 1411 has three concentric ring-shaped areas, which are, starting from the outer ring-shaped area, a sauna time display area 141a, a cold bath time display area 141b, and a break time display area 141c. The sauna time display area 141a, the cold bath time display area 141b, and the break time display area 141c are parts that make up a predetermined radial mark (see Fig. 7(b)), and the radial mark is completed by filling in (drawing) predetermined areas (called filled-in areas) on the circumference of each of the three parts.

[0054] In step S303 of Figure 5, the control unit 11 fills in the filled-in areas sequentially around the circumference each time a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of sauna time measurement so that the filling in of one circumference of the filled-in area of ​​the sauna time display area 141a on the sauna measurement screen 1411 is completed when the elapsed time from the start of sauna time measurement reaches the appropriate sauna time. If the elapsed time from the start of sauna time measurement exceeds the appropriate sauna time, the control unit 11 sequentially fills in the areas outside the filled-in area in the sauna time display area 141a each time a predetermined time passes. In other words, if the elapsed time from the start of sauna time measurement does not exceed the appropriate sauna time, the outer circular part of the radial mark (sauna time display area 141a) is incomplete. When the elapsed time from the start of sauna time measurement reaches the appropriate sauna time, the outer circular part of the radial mark is completed. If the elapsed time from the start of sauna time measurement exceeds the appropriate sauna time, the outer circular part of the radial mark will have excess areas (areas that would not normally be filled in if the appropriate time had been used) filled in (this state is also considered incomplete).

[0055] Furthermore, in step S307 of FIG. 5, the control unit 11 fills in the filled-in areas along the circumference of the cold bath time display area 141b on the sauna measurement screen 1411 one after another every time a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of cold bath time measurement so that the filling of one entire filled-in area in the cold bath time display area 141b on the sauna measurement screen 1411 is completed when the time elapsed since the start of cold bath time measurement reaches the appropriate cold bath time. If the time elapsed since the start of cold bath time measurement exceeds the appropriate cold bath time, the control unit 11 fills in the areas outside the filled-in area in the cold bath time display area 141b one after another every time a predetermined time has elapsed. In other words, if the time elapsed since the start of cold bath time measurement does not exceed the appropriate cold bath time, the central annular part of the radial mark (cold bath time display area 141b) remains incomplete. If the time elapsed since the start of cold bath time measurement reaches the appropriate cold bath time, the central annular part of the radial mark is completed. If the time elapsed since the start of cold bath time measurement exceeds the appropriate cold bath time, the excess area of ​​the central annular part of the radial mark remains filled in.

[0056] In step S311 of FIG. 5, the control unit 11 fills in the fill-in area around the circumference of the break time display area 141c on the sauna measurement screen 1411 each time a predetermined time elapses from the start of break time measurement so that the fill-in area of ​​one circumference of the break time display area 141c is completed when the elapsed time from the start of break time measurement reaches the appropriate break time. If the elapsed time from the start of break time measurement exceeds the appropriate break time, the control unit 11 fills in the area outside the fill-in area in the break time display area 141c each time a predetermined time elapses. In other words, if the elapsed time from the start of break time measurement does not exceed the appropriate break time, the inner annular part of the radial mark (break time display area 141c) is incomplete. If the elapsed time from the start of break time measurement reaches the appropriate break time, the inner annular part of the radial mark is completed. If the elapsed time from the start of break time measurement exceeds the appropriate break time, the excess area of ​​the inner annular part of the radial mark is filled in.

[0057] 7(b) is a diagram showing an example of the display of the sauna measurement screen 1411 when the sauna, cold bath, and rest are all appropriate times. As shown in FIG. 7(b), when the sauna, cold bath, and rest are all appropriate times, a completed radial mark is displayed on the sauna measurement screen 1411. 7(c) is a diagram showing an example of the sauna measurement screen 1411 when the sauna, cold bath, and rest times are all shorter than the appropriate time. As shown in FIG. 7(c), when the sauna, cold bath, and rest times are all shorter than the appropriate time, a radial mark indicating that all parts are incomplete is displayed on the sauna measurement screen 1411. 7(d) is a diagram showing an example of the display of the sauna measurement screen 1411 when the sauna, cold bath, and rest all exceed the appropriate time. As shown in FIG. 7(d), when the sauna, cold bath, and rest all exceed the appropriate time, the sauna measurement screen 1411 displays the extra areas outside the filled-in areas of all parts of the radial mark (areas that would not be filled in if the appropriate time had been used) as filled in.

[0058] As described above, in the sauna measurement screen 1411 of Modification 1, the sauna time display area 141a, the cold bath time display area 141b, and the break time display area 141c each correspond to a predetermined part of the radial mark. During measurement of each step, the control unit 11 fills in a predetermined area of ​​the part corresponding to each step according to the elapsed time from the start of measurement. When the appropriate time for each step is reached, the control unit 11 completes the drawing of the part corresponding to each step of the radial mark. Therefore, the elapsed time from the start of the step being measured relative to the appropriate time for that step is displayed in a manner that allows the user to intuitively recognize. During measurement, the user can intuitively recognize how long each step has been completed and how much time is left until the appropriate time is reached, thereby supporting the user in completing each step for the appropriate time. Furthermore, because the completed radial mark cannot be obtained unless all steps are completed for the appropriate time, the control unit 11 encourages the user to complete all steps for the appropriate time. In the example of FIGS. 7(a) to 7(d), the sauna time display area 141a, the cold bath time display area 141b, and the break time display area 141c are arranged in order of the steps from the outside, but this is not limited to this. Alternatively, the sauna time display area 141a (inner), the cold bath time display area 141b (middle), and the break time display area 141c (outer) may be displayed from the inside. Furthermore, the thickness (width) of the circular portion of the part corresponding to the currently performed step may be displayed differently from the thickness (width) of the circular portion of the part corresponding to the not currently performed step. For example, the thickness (width) of the part corresponding to the currently performed step may be made larger than the thickness (width) of the part corresponding to the not currently performed step. This improves the visibility of the display of the currently performed step.

[0059] (Variation 2) 8(a) to 8(d) are diagrams showing a second modified example of the sauna measurement screen 141 (hereinafter referred to as the sauna measurement screen 1412). Fig. 8(a) is a diagram showing the initial screen of the sauna measurement screen 1412 displayed in step S301 of Fig. 5. Figs. 8(b) to 8(d) are diagrams showing an example of the sauna measurement screen 1412 displayed after all measurements for one set of sauna, cold bath, and rest have been completed.

[0060] As shown in Fig. 8(a), the initial screen of the sauna measurement screen 1412 has the outline character "Sa," which represents sauna, with the first stroke of the outline character "Sa" being the sauna time display area 141a, the second stroke being the cold bath time display area 141b, and the third stroke being the break time display area 141c. The sauna time display area 141a, the cold bath time display area 141b, and the break time display area 141c are parts for completing a predetermined designed character "Sa" (see Fig. 8(b)), and the designed character "Sa" is completed by filling in each of the three parts with a predetermined pattern.

[0061] In step S303 of FIG. 5 , the control unit 11 draws a predetermined number of predetermined patterns (here, dots) in the sauna time display area 141a each time a predetermined time elapses from the start of sauna time measurement so that the drawing of the predetermined pattern in the sauna time display area 141a (the area of ​​the first stroke) on the sauna measurement screen 1412 is completed when the time elapsed since the start of sauna time measurement reaches the appropriate sauna time. If the time elapsed since the start of sauna time measurement exceeds the appropriate sauna time, the control unit 11 sequentially fills in areas of a predetermined size in the sauna time display area 141a with a solid color each time the predetermined time elapses. In other words, if the time elapsed since the start of sauna time measurement does not exceed the appropriate sauna time, the first stroke of the designed character "Sa" is incomplete. If the time elapsed since the start of sauna time measurement reaches the appropriate sauna time, the first stroke of the designed character "Sa" is completed. If the time elapsed since the start of sauna time measurement exceeds the appropriate sauna time, the part of the first stroke of the designed character "Sa" corresponding to the exceeded time becomes a solid area (this state is also considered to be incomplete).

[0062] Furthermore, in step S307 of FIG. 5, the control unit 11 draws a predetermined number of predetermined patterns (here, wavy vertical lines) in the cold bath time display area 141b each time a predetermined time elapses from the start of cold bath time measurement so that the drawing of the predetermined pattern in the cold bath time display area 141b (the area of ​​the second stroke) on the sauna measurement screen 1412 is completed when the time elapsed since the start of cold bath time measurement reaches the appropriate cold bath time. If the time elapsed since the start of cold bath time measurement exceeds the appropriate cold bath time, the control unit 11 sequentially fills in areas of a predetermined size in the cold bath time display area 141b with a solid color each time the predetermined time elapses. In other words, if the time elapsed since the start of cold bath time measurement does not exceed the appropriate cold bath time, the second stroke of the designed character "Sa" is incomplete. When the time elapsed since the start of cold bath time measurement reaches the appropriate cold bath time, the second stroke of the designed character "Sa" is completed. If the time elapsed since the start of measuring the cold bath time exceeds the appropriate time for the cold bath, the second stroke of the "sa" design character will become a solid area in the part corresponding to the exceeded time.

[0063] Furthermore, in step S311 of FIG. 5 , the control unit 11 draws a predetermined number of predetermined patterns (here, horizontal lines) in the break time display area 141c each time a predetermined time elapses from the start of break time measurement so that the drawing of the predetermined pattern in the break time display area 141c (the area of ​​the third stroke) on the sauna measurement screen 1412 is completed when the elapsed time from the start of break time measurement reaches the appropriate break time. If the elapsed time from the start of break time measurement exceeds the appropriate break time, the control unit 11 sequentially fills in areas of a predetermined size in the break time display area 141c with a solid color each time the predetermined time elapses. In other words, if the elapsed time from the start of break time measurement does not exceed the appropriate break time, the third stroke of the designed character "Sa" is incomplete. If the elapsed time from the start of break time measurement reaches the appropriate break time, the third stroke of the designed character "Sa" is completed. If the elapsed time from the start of break time measurement exceeds the appropriate break time, the part of the third stroke of the designed character "Sa" corresponding to the exceeded time becomes a solid area.

[0064] 8(b) is a diagram showing an example of the display of the sauna measurement screen 1412 when the sauna, cold bath, and rest are all appropriate times. As shown in FIG. 8(b), when the sauna, cold bath, and rest are all appropriate times, the completed designed character "Sa" is displayed on the sauna measurement screen 1412. 8(c) is a diagram showing an example of the sauna measurement screen 1412 when the sauna, cold bath, and rest times are all shorter than the appropriate time. As shown in FIG. 8(c), when the sauna, cold bath, and rest times are all shorter than the appropriate time, the sauna measurement screen 1412 displays the designed character "Sa" with all strokes incomplete. Fig. 8(d) is a diagram showing an example of the display of the sauna measurement screen 1412 when the sauna, cold bath, and rest all exceed the appropriate time. As shown in Fig. 8(d), when the sauna, cold bath, and rest all exceed the appropriate time, the sauna measurement screen 1412 displays the part of all strokes of the designed character "Sa" that corresponds to the exceeded time as a solid area.

[0065] As described above, in the sauna measurement screen 1412 of Modification Example 2, the sauna time display area 141a, the cold bath time display area 141b, and the break time display area 141c each correspond to parts constituting a predetermined design character "Sa." During measurement of each step, the control unit 11 advances the drawing of a predetermined area of ​​the part corresponding to each step according to the elapsed time from the start of measurement. When the appropriate time for each step is reached, the control unit 11 completes the drawing of the part corresponding to each step of the design character "Sa." Therefore, the elapsed time from the start of the step being measured relative to the appropriate time for that step is displayed in a manner that allows the user to intuitively recognize. Therefore, the user can intuitively recognize how long each step has been completed and how much time is left until the appropriate time is reached during measurement, thereby supporting the user in completing each step for the appropriate time. Furthermore, because the completed design character "Sa" cannot be obtained unless all steps are completed for the appropriate time, the control unit 11 encourages the user to complete all steps for the appropriate time.

[0066] (Variation 3) 9(a) to 9(d) are diagrams showing a third modified example of the sauna measurement screen 141 (hereinafter referred to as the sauna measurement screen 1413). Fig. 9(a) is a diagram showing the initial screen of the sauna measurement screen 1413 displayed in step S301 of Fig. 5. Figs. 9(b) to 9(d) are diagrams showing an example of the sauna measurement screen 1413 displayed after all measurements for one set of sauna, cold bath, and rest have been completed.

[0067] 9(a), the initial screen of the sauna measurement screen 1413 has the numbers "8," "2," and "15" in outline, with the number "8," which represents the appropriate sauna time, in the sauna time display area 141a, the number "2," which represents the appropriate cold bath time, in the cold bath time display area 141b, and the number "15," which represents the appropriate break time, in the break time display area 141c. In other words, the sauna time display area 141a, the cold bath time display area 141b, and the break time display area 141c are parts for completing predetermined designed numbers (see FIG. 9(c)) that indicate the appropriate time for each step, and the designed numbers "8," "2," and "15" are completed by drawing patterns over the entire area of ​​each of the three parts. In addition, the lower area of ​​the sauna measurement screen 1413 has an area M1 for displaying a mark indicating whether the sauna time was appropriate or not, an area M2 for displaying a mark indicating whether the cold bath time was appropriate or not, and an area M3 for displaying a mark indicating whether the rest time was appropriate or not.

[0068] In step S303 of FIG. 5 , the control unit 11 sequentially draws a pattern in a predetermined size area of ​​the sauna time display area 141a each time a predetermined time elapses from the start of sauna time measurement so that the pattern drawing is completed across the entire sauna time display area 141a on the sauna measurement screen 1413 when the elapsed time from the start of sauna time measurement reaches the appropriate sauna time. If the elapsed time from the start of sauna time measurement exceeds the appropriate sauna time, the control unit 11 sequentially fills in a predetermined size area of ​​the sauna time display area 141a with a solid color each time the predetermined time elapses. In other words, if the elapsed time from the start of sauna time measurement does not exceed the appropriate sauna time, the designed number "8" is incomplete. If the elapsed time from the start of sauna time measurement reaches the appropriate sauna time, the designed number "8" is completed. If the elapsed time from the start of sauna time measurement exceeds the appropriate sauna time, the portion of the designed number "8" corresponding to the exceeded time becomes a solid area (this state is also considered incomplete). When the sauna measurement is completed, the control unit 11 evaluates whether the measured sauna time was appropriate, whether it was below the appropriate time, or whether it exceeded the appropriate time. If the measured sauna time was appropriate, a "◎" is displayed in the area M1, if it was below the appropriate time, a "△" is displayed, and if it exceeded the appropriate time, an "×" is displayed.

[0069] In step S307 of FIG. 5, the control unit 11 sequentially draws a pattern in each predetermined size area of ​​the cold bath time display area 141b each time a predetermined time elapses from the start of cold bath time measurement so that the pattern drawing is completed across the entire cold bath time display area 141b on the sauna measurement screen 1413 when the elapsed time from the start of cold bath time measurement reaches the appropriate cold bath time. If the elapsed time from the start of cold bath time measurement exceeds the appropriate cold bath time, the control unit 11 sequentially fills in each predetermined size area of ​​the cold bath time display area 141b with a solid color each time the predetermined time elapses. In other words, if the elapsed time from the start of cold bath time measurement does not exceed the appropriate cold bath time, the designed numeral "2" remains incomplete. If the elapsed time from the start of cold bath time measurement reaches the appropriate cold bath time, the designed numeral "2" is completed. If the elapsed time from the start of cold bath time measurement exceeds the appropriate cold bath time, the portion of the designed numeral "2" corresponding to the exceeded time becomes a solid area. When the cold bath measurement is completed, the control unit 11 evaluates whether the measured cold bath time was appropriate, whether it was less than the appropriate time, or whether it exceeded the appropriate time. If the measured cold bath time was appropriate, a "◎" is displayed in the area M2, if it was less than the appropriate time, a "△" is displayed, and if it exceeded the appropriate time, an "×" is displayed.

[0070] In step S311 of FIG. 5 , the control unit 11 sequentially draws a pattern in a predetermined size area of ​​the break time display area 141c on the sauna measurement screen 1413 each time a predetermined time elapses from the start of break time measurement so that the pattern drawing is completed across the entire break time display area 141c on the sauna measurement screen 1413 when the elapsed time from the start of break time measurement reaches the appropriate break time. If the elapsed time from the start of break time measurement exceeds the appropriate break time, the control unit 11 sequentially fills in a predetermined size area of ​​the break time display area 141c with a solid color each time the predetermined time elapses. In other words, if the elapsed time from the start of break time measurement does not exceed the appropriate break time, the designed number "15" is incomplete. If the elapsed time from the start of break time measurement reaches the appropriate break time, the designed number "15" is completed. If the elapsed time from the start of break time measurement exceeds the appropriate break time, the portion of the designed number "15" corresponding to the exceeded time becomes a solid area. When the rest measurement is completed, the control unit 11 evaluates whether the measured rest time was appropriate, whether it was below the appropriate time, or whether it exceeded the appropriate time. If the measured rest time was appropriate, a "◎" is displayed in the area M3, if it was below the appropriate time, a "△" is displayed, and if it exceeded the appropriate time, an "×" is displayed.

[0071] 9(b) is a diagram showing an example of the sauna measurement screen 1413 when the sauna, cold bath, and rest periods are all appropriate times. As shown in FIG. 9(b), when the sauna, cold bath, and rest periods are all appropriate times, the sauna measurement screen 1413 displays the completed designed numbers "8," "2," and "15" with patterns applied to the entire area. 9(c) is a diagram showing an example of the sauna measurement screen 1413 when the sauna, cold bath, and rest times are all shorter than the appropriate time. As shown in FIG. 9(c), when the sauna, cold bath, and rest times are all shorter than the appropriate time, the sauna measurement screen 1413 displays incomplete designed numbers "8," "2," and "15," where the drawing of the patterns for all parts has not been completed. 9(d) is a diagram showing an example of the display of the sauna measurement screen 1413 when the sauna, cold bath, and rest time all exceed the appropriate time. As shown in FIG. 9(d), when the sauna, cold bath, and rest time all exceed the appropriate time, the designed numbers "8," "2," and "15" are displayed on the sauna measurement screen 1413 with the parts corresponding to the exceeded times becoming solid areas.

[0072] As described above, in the sauna measurement screen 1413 of Modification 3, the sauna time display area 141a, the cold bath time display area 141b, and the break time display area 141c each display a number representing the appropriate time for each step. During measurement of each step, the control unit 11 advances the drawing of the pattern according to the elapsed time from the start of measurement, and completes the drawing of the designed number corresponding to each step when the appropriate time for that step is reached. Therefore, the elapsed time from the start of the step being measured relative to the appropriate time for that step is displayed in a manner that allows the user to intuitively recognize. Therefore, the user can intuitively recognize how long each step has been performed and how much time is left until the appropriate time is reached, thereby supporting the user in completing each step for the appropriate time. Furthermore, because a completed designed number cannot be obtained unless all steps are performed for the appropriate time, the user can be encouraged to complete all steps for the appropriate time.

[0073] (Variation 4) 10(a) to 10(d) are diagrams showing a fourth modified example of the sauna measurement screen 141 (hereinafter referred to as the sauna measurement screen 1414). Fig. 10(a) is a diagram showing the initial screen of the sauna measurement screen 1414 displayed in step S301 of Fig. 5. Figs. 10(b) to 10(d) are diagrams showing an example of the sauna measurement screen 1414 displayed after all measurements for one set of sauna, cold bath, and rest have been completed.

[0074] As shown in FIG. 10(a), the initial screen of the sauna measurement screen 1414 displays a picture of an empty cup divided into three regions. The lower region of the cup is a sauna time display region 141a, the middle region is a cold bath time display region 141b, and the upper region is a break time display region 141c. That is, the sauna time display region 141a, the cold bath time display region 141b, and the break time display region 141c are parts for completing a predetermined picture of a full cup (see FIG. 10(b)). The picture of the full cup is completed when each of the three parts is filled with a predetermined mark representing water (circle or star in FIG. 10(b)). The sauna time display region 141a, the cold bath time display region 141b, and the break time display region 141c are assigned according to the appropriate time for each step.

[0075] 5, the control unit 11 draws a predetermined number of predetermined marks in the sauna time display area 141a each time a predetermined time elapses from the start of sauna time measurement so that the sauna time display area 141a on the sauna measurement screen 1414 is filled with predetermined marks when the elapsed time from the start of sauna time measurement reaches the appropriate sauna time. If the elapsed time from the start of measurement exceeds the appropriate sauna time, the control unit 11 draws a predetermined number of predetermined marks outside the sauna time display area 141a (outside the cup) each time the predetermined time elapses. In other words, if the time elapsed since the start of sauna time measurement does not exceed the appropriate rest time, the area at the bottom of the cup will be incomplete (not filled with the specified marks). When the time elapsed since the start of sauna time measurement reaches the appropriate sauna time, the area at the bottom of the cup will be completed (filled with the specified marks). If the time elapsed since the start of sauna time measurement exceeds the appropriate sauna time, the specified marks will overflow outside the area at the bottom of the cup (outside the cup).

[0076] 5, the control unit 11 draws a predetermined number of predetermined marks in the cold bath time display area 141b each time a predetermined time elapses from the start of measurement of the cold bath time so that the cold bath time display area 141b on the sauna measurement screen 1414 is filled with predetermined marks when the elapsed time from the start of measurement of the cold bath time reaches the appropriate cold bath time. If the elapsed time from the start of measurement exceeds the appropriate cold bath time, the control unit 11 draws a predetermined number of predetermined marks outside the cold bath time display area 141b (outside the cup) each time a predetermined time elapses. In other words, if the time elapsed since the start of measuring the cold bath time does not exceed the appropriate time for the cold bath, the middle area of ​​the cup will be incomplete (not filled with the specified marks). When the time elapsed since the start of measuring the cold bath time reaches the appropriate time for the cold bath, the middle area of ​​the cup will be completed (filled with the specified marks). If the time elapsed since the start of measuring the cold bath time exceeds the appropriate time for the cold bath, the specified marks will overflow outside the middle area of ​​the cup (outside the cup).

[0077] 5, the control unit 11 draws a predetermined number of predetermined marks in the break time display area 141c every time a predetermined time elapses from the start of measurement of the break time so that the break time display area 141c on the sauna measurement screen 1414 is filled with predetermined marks when the elapsed time from the start of measurement of the break time reaches the appropriate break time. If the elapsed time from the start of measurement exceeds the appropriate break time, the control unit 11 draws a predetermined number of predetermined marks outside the break time display area 141c (outside the cup) every time the predetermined time elapses. In other words, if the time elapsed since the start of measuring the break time does not exceed the appropriate break time, the upper area of ​​the cup will be incomplete (not filled with the specified marks). When the time elapsed since the start of measuring the break time reaches the appropriate break time, the upper area of ​​the cup will be completed (filled with the specified marks). If the time elapsed since the start of measuring the break time exceeds the appropriate break time, the specified marks will overflow outside the upper area of ​​the cup (outside the cup).

[0078] 10(b) is a diagram showing an example of the display of the sauna measurement screen 1414 when the sauna, cold bath, and rest periods are all appropriate times. As shown in FIG. 10(b), when the sauna, cold bath, and rest periods are all appropriate times, the sauna measurement screen 1414 displays an image of a cup with all three display areas filled. 10(c) is a diagram showing an example of the display of the sauna measurement screen 1414 when the sauna, cold bath, and rest times are all shorter than the appropriate time. As shown in FIG. 10(c), when the sauna, cold bath, and rest times are all shorter than the appropriate time, the sauna measurement screen 1414 displays cups with each section (area) not filled. 10(d) is a diagram showing an example of the sauna measurement screen 1414 when the sauna and cold bath exceed their appropriate times. As shown in FIG. 10(d), when the sauna and cold bath exceed their appropriate times, the sauna measurement screen 1414 displays cups with the middle and bottom tiers overflowing.

[0079] Thus, in the sauna measurement screen 1414 of Variation 4, the sauna time display area 141a, the cold bath time display area 141b, and the break time display area 141c correspond to predetermined components that compose a picture of a full cup. During measurement of each step, the control unit 11 draws a predetermined mark in the area of ​​the cup corresponding to each step according to the elapsed time from the start of measurement. When the appropriate time for each step is reached, the control unit 11 completes the picture of a full cup in the area corresponding to each step. Therefore, the elapsed time from the start of the step being measured relative to the appropriate time for that step is displayed in a manner that allows the user to intuitively recognize. Therefore, the user can intuitively recognize how long each step has been performed and how much time is left until the appropriate time is reached, thereby supporting the user in completing each step for the appropriate time. Furthermore, because the picture of a full cup cannot be obtained unless all steps are performed for the appropriate time, the control unit 11 encourages the user to complete all steps for the appropriate time.

[0080] The predetermined mark may be the same in all areas, or may be different (different in shape, color, etc.) for the sauna time display area 141a, the cold bath time display area 141b, and the break time display area 141c, as shown in FIG. 11(a). By using different predetermined marks for each area, it becomes possible for the user to easily recognize which step has exceeded the appropriate time when the appropriate time has been exceeded. As shown in FIG. 11(b), the mark drawn when the appropriate time has been exceeded may be displayed in a different manner from the mark in the cup. Furthermore, the predetermined marks displayed in each of the sauna time display area 141a, the cold bath time display area 141b, and the break time display area 141c may all be the same, or different marks may be mixed together as shown in FIG. 10. Furthermore, the last mark drawn (displayed) in each area may be different from the other marks in that area. This makes it easy to understand that the appropriate time for each area has been reached. Furthermore, not only the last mark, but also multiple pre-set marks (for example, the last three) may be different from the other marks. In this case, each of the multiple marks may be different (e.g., distinguished by color, such as blue, yellow, or red, or by letters such as "3," "2," or "1").

[0081] (Variation 5) 12(a) to 12(d) are diagrams showing a fifth modified example of the sauna measurement screen 141 (hereinafter referred to as a sauna measurement screen 1415). Fig. 12(a) is a diagram showing an initial screen of the sauna measurement screen 1415 displayed in step S301 of Fig. 5. Figs. 12(b) to 12(d) are diagrams showing a display example of the sauna measurement screen 1415 after all measurements for one set of sauna, cold bath, and rest have been completed.

[0082] As shown in FIG. 12(a), the initial screen of the sauna measurement screen 1415 displays the character "Sa," which represents sauna. Surrounding the character "Sa" are, from the outside in, a sauna time display area 141a, a cold bath time display area 141b, and a break time display area 141c. Each of the sauna time display area 141a, the cold bath time display area 141b, and the break time display area 141c represents a track (a line (the trajectory of the line) whose length changes depending on the elapsed time), and by drawing a predetermined track (the trajectory of the line) around the character "Sa," a picture (see FIG. 12(b)) is completed in a predetermined area. In this embodiment, the picture (image) shown in FIG. 12 is called a sauna field.

[0083] 5, the control unit 11 draws and displays the sauna time display area 141a by a predetermined amount each time a predetermined time elapses from the start of measurement so that one revolution of the sauna time display area 141a on the sauna measurement screen 1415 is completed at the timing when the elapsed time from the start of measurement of the sauna time reaches the appropriate sauna time. When the elapsed time from the start of measurement exceeds the appropriate sauna time, the control unit 11 starts drawing the second revolution of the sauna time display area 141a. In other words, if the elapsed time from the start of sauna time measurement does not exceed the appropriate sauna time, the track outside the sauna field will be incomplete. If the elapsed time from the start of sauna time measurement reaches the appropriate sauna time, the track outside the sauna field will be completed. If the elapsed time from the start of sauna time measurement exceeds the appropriate sauna time, the track outside the sauna field will become thicker in parts according to the excess time.

[0084] 5, the control unit 11 draws and displays the cold bath time display area 141b by a predetermined amount each time a predetermined time elapses from the start of measurement so that one rotation of the cold bath time display area 141b on the sauna measurement screen 1415 is completed when the elapsed time from the start of measurement reaches the appropriate cold bath time. If the elapsed time from the start of measurement exceeds the appropriate cold bath time, the control unit 11 begins drawing the second rotation of the cold bath time display area 141b. In other words, if the time elapsed since the start of measuring the cold bath time does not exceed the appropriate time for the cold bath, the track in the middle of the sauna field will be incomplete. If the time elapsed since the start of measuring the cold bath time reaches the appropriate time for the cold bath, the track in the middle of the sauna field will be completed. If the time elapsed since the start of measuring the cold bath time exceeds the appropriate time for the cold bath, the track in the middle of the sauna field will become thicker in part by the amount of time exceeded.

[0085] 5, the control unit 11 draws and displays the break time display area 141c by a predetermined amount each time a predetermined time elapses from the start of measurement so that one revolution of the break time display area 141c on the sauna measurement screen 1415 is completed at the timing when the elapsed time from the start of measurement reaches the appropriate break time. If the elapsed time from the start of measurement exceeds the appropriate break time, the control unit 11 starts drawing the second revolution of the break time display area 141c. In other words, if the time elapsed since the start of measuring the break time does not exceed the appropriate break time, the track inside the sauna field will be incomplete. If the time elapsed since the start of measuring the break time reaches the appropriate break time, the track inside the sauna field will be completed. If the time elapsed since the start of measuring the break time exceeds the appropriate break time, the track inside the sauna field will become thicker in parts according to the excess time.

[0086] 12(b) is a diagram showing an example of the display of the sauna measurement screen 1415 when the sauna, cold bath, and rest periods are all appropriate times. As shown in FIG. 12(b), when the sauna, cold bath, and rest periods are all appropriate times, a picture of a completed sauna field is displayed on the sauna measurement screen 1415. 12(c) is a diagram showing an example of the sauna measurement screen 1415 when the sauna, cold bath, and rest times are all shorter than the appropriate time. As shown in FIG. 12(c), when the sauna, cold bath, and rest times are all shorter than the appropriate time, an image of an incomplete sauna field is displayed on the sauna measurement screen 1415. 12(d) is a diagram showing an example of the display of the sauna measurement screen 1415 when the sauna, cold bath, and rest all exceed the appropriate time. As shown in FIG. 12(d), when the sauna, cold bath, and rest all exceed the appropriate time, the sauna measurement screen 1415 displays an image of a sauna field in which parts of all tracks are thickened.

[0087] Thus, in the sauna measurement screen 1415 of Variation 5, the sauna time display area 141a, the cold bath time display area 141b, and the break time display area 141c correspond to predetermined parts (track portions) for constructing a picture of a sauna field. During measurement of each step, the control unit 11 advances the drawing of the track corresponding to each step according to the elapsed time from the start of measurement. When the appropriate time for each step is reached, the picture of the track corresponding to each step is completed. Therefore, the elapsed time from the start of the step being measured relative to the appropriate time for that step is displayed in a manner that allows the user to intuitively recognize. Therefore, the user can intuitively recognize how long each step has been performed and how much time is left until the appropriate time is reached during measurement, thereby supporting the user in completing each step for the appropriate time. Furthermore, because a completed sauna field picture cannot be obtained unless all steps are performed for the appropriate time, the user can be encouraged to complete all steps for the appropriate time.

[0088] As described above, the control unit 11 of the electronic device 100 displays a user interface for measuring the time taken to perform each of multiple steps in an activity consisting of multiple steps, such as a sauna, on the same screen of the display unit 14, and while the time taken to perform each of the multiple steps is being measured, the control unit 11 displays the user interface in a manner that allows the user to recognize the elapsed time from the start of the step being measured. Therefore, it is possible to support the user in performing each process for the appropriate time.

[0089] For example, the control unit 11 corresponds each of the multiple processes to each of the multiple parts that make up a predetermined drawing, progresses the drawing of the part corresponding to the process being measured according to the elapsed time from the start of the process being measured, and displays on the display unit 14 a user interface that completes the drawing of the part when the elapsed time reaches the appropriate time for the process being measured. Therefore, when a part of the drawing is completed, the user can intuitively recognize that the process corresponding to that part has been completed.

[0090] Furthermore, since the drawing is completed when all of the multiple steps are performed within the appropriate time, the user can be encouraged to perform all of the steps within the appropriate time.

[0091] Furthermore, if the execution time of the process being measured does not reach the appropriate time, the control unit 11 displays the incomplete part, so that the user can intuitively recognize that the process corresponding to the incomplete part did not reach the appropriate time.

[0092] Furthermore, if the execution time of a process being measured exceeds the appropriate time, the control unit 11 adds a drawing corresponding to the exceeded time to the corresponding part, so that the user can intuitively recognize the process whose time has exceeded.

[0093] Furthermore, the control unit 11 stores the measurement results of the execution time of each of the plurality of processes in the storage unit 12, so that the user can keep the measurement results as a record.

[0094] Furthermore, if the user of the electronic device 100 has engaged in exercise such as running or walking before performing the sauna-related steps (sauna, cold bath, rest), the sensor unit 15 may detect, using an acceleration sensor, gyro sensor, GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver, or the like (specifically, if the detection results of the acceleration sensor, etc., within a predetermined time range (e.g., 2 to 10 hours before the sauna session) are stored in the storage unit 12), the display unit 14 or the like may notify the user to perform the next set (sauna, cold bath, rest steps), for example, between step S313 and step S314 in FIG. 5 . In this case, the number of notifications urging the user to perform the next set may be varied depending on the length of time the exercise was performed, the distance traveled, the exercise intensity, and the exercise load. For example, the longer the exercise time, the more frequent the notifications. The time (including the distance traveled, exercise intensity, etc.) and the number of notifications may be preset in the storage unit 12. As a result, if the user has been exercising before using the sauna, the electronic device 100 can urge the user to perform the steps multiple times, thereby making it possible to further increase the effect of using the sauna.

[0095] The contents of the above embodiment are just a preferred example of the electronic device, display method, and program according to the present invention, and are not limited to this.

[0096] For example, in the above embodiment, the electronic device 100 is a wristwatch type, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, in the above embodiment, the present invention was described as being applied to measuring sauna activity consisting of sauna → cold bath → rest, but the present invention can also be applied to measuring other activities consisting of multiple steps.

[0097] In the above embodiment, an example is disclosed in which a semiconductor memory is used as a computer-readable medium for the program according to the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this example. Other computer-readable media may include a hard disk, an SSD, and a portable recording medium such as a CD-ROM. Furthermore, a carrier wave may also be used as a medium for providing data for the program according to the present invention via a communication line.

[0098] In addition, the detailed configuration and operation of each device that constitutes the electronic device may be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[0099] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but is defined by the claims. Furthermore, the technical scope of the present invention also includes equivalents to the claims that are not related to the essence of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0100] 100 Electronic equipment 11 Control section 12 Storage section 121 Appropriate Table 122 Measurement information recording area 13 Control section 14 Display section 15 Sensor section 16 Communications Department 17 Power supply section 18 Bus

Claims

1. displaying a user interface for measuring the execution time of each of the plurality of steps in an activity consisting of the plurality of steps on the same screen of a display unit; while the execution time of each of the plurality of steps is being measured, the user interface is displayed in a manner that allows a user to recognize the elapsed time from the start of the step being measured. An electronic device that includes a control unit.

2. 2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit displays the user interface in a manner that allows a user to recognize the elapsed time from the start of the process relative to the appropriate time for the process being measured while the execution time of each of the plurality of processes is being measured.

3. The control unit each of the plurality of steps corresponds to each of a plurality of parts constituting a predetermined picture; progresses the drawing of the part corresponding to the process being measured in accordance with the elapsed time from the start of the process being measured, and displays the user interface in which the drawing of the part is completed when the elapsed time reaches an appropriate time for the process being measured. The electronic device according to claim 1 .

4. The drawing is completed when all of the steps are carried out in a timely manner. The electronic device according to claim 3 .

5. The control unit If the execution time of the process being measured is less than the appropriate time, display the part as incomplete.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3.

6. The control unit If the execution time of the process during measurement exceeds the appropriate time, a drawing corresponding to the exceeded time is added to the part.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3.

7. The control unit storing the measurement results of the execution times of the plurality of steps in a storage unit; The electronic device according to claim 1 .

8. the activity is a sauna; The plurality of steps are a sauna, a cold bath, and a rest. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. The computer displaying a user interface for measuring the execution time of each of the plurality of steps in an activity consisting of the plurality of steps on the same screen of a display unit; while the execution time of each of the plurality of steps is being measured, the user interface is displayed in a manner that allows a user to recognize the elapsed time from the start of the step being measured. Display method.

10. On the computer, displaying a user interface for measuring the execution time of each of the plurality of steps in an activity consisting of the plurality of steps on the same screen of a display unit; while the execution time of each of the plurality of steps is being measured, the user interface is displayed in a manner that allows a user to recognize the elapsed time from the start of the step being measured. A program for executing a process.

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