Necklace-type terminal and data processing system

Abstract

The objective is to provide a necklace-type terminal and a data processing system that can maintain the functionality of the necklace-type terminal by automatically performing cleaning of the necklace-type terminal. [Solution] The necklace-type terminal is a necklace-type terminal equipped with a cleaning mechanism for cleaning a predetermined position of the terminal itself, and comprises a data collection unit for collecting behavioral data of the wearer of the necklace-type terminal, and an operating unit for operating the cleaning mechanism based on the collected behavioral data.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The technology of the present disclosure relates to a necklace-type terminal and a data processing system.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a persona chatbot control method performed by at least one processor, including steps of receiving a user utterance, adding the user utterance to a prompt including an instruction sentence related to an explanation of a chatbot character, encoding the prompt, and inputting the encoded prompt into a language model to generate a chatbot utterance in response to the user utterance.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the prior art, there is room for improvement in performing appropriate cleaning on wearable terminals. For example, in wearable terminals, dirt adhering to the sensors or the main body of the terminal may affect the accuracy of data collection. However, the user has to manually clean the terminal regularly, which is time-consuming and often misses the timing of cleaning. As a result, there are problems such as a decrease in data reliability and the inability to fully发挥 the original functions of the terminal.

[0005] An object of the technology of the present disclosure is to provide a necklace-type terminal and a data processing system that can maintain the functions of the necklace-type terminal by automatically performing cleaning of the necklace-type terminal. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A necklace-type terminal according to the first embodiment is a necklace-type terminal equipped with a cleaning mechanism for cleaning a predetermined position of the terminal itself, comprising a data collection unit for collecting behavioral data of the wearer of the necklace-type terminal, and an operating unit for operating the cleaning mechanism based on the collected behavioral data.

[0007] The necklace-type terminal according to the second embodiment is a necklace-type terminal according to the first embodiment, further comprising a communication unit for transmitting the behavioral data, and the operating unit for operating the cleaning mechanism in accordance with instructions corresponding to the transmitted behavioral data.

[0008] A data processing system according to a third embodiment comprises a necklace-type terminal according to a second embodiment and a data processing device, wherein the data processing device includes an input unit for receiving the behavioral data, a processing unit for obtaining an instruction to operate the cleaning mechanism corresponding to the behavioral data using the output from the data generation model obtained by inputting a prompt including the received behavioral data into the data generation model, and an output unit for outputting the instruction to the necklace-type terminal.

[0009] The data processing system according to the fourth embodiment, in the data processing system according to the third embodiment, when the behavior data satisfies predetermined trigger conditions, the processing unit inputs a prompt including the behavior data into the data generation model and uses the output from the data generation model to obtain an instruction to activate the cleaning mechanism corresponding to the behavior data.

[0010] The data processing system according to the fifth embodiment, in the data processing system according to the third embodiment, obtains the instruction using the output from the data generation model obtained by inputting a prompt including the wearer's schedule into the data generation model. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the configuration of a data processing system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the main functions of a data processing device and a necklace-type terminal according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a side view showing the configuration of a necklace-type terminal according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] This is a top view showing the configuration of a necklace-type terminal according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] The functional configuration of the control unit of the necklace-type terminal according to the first embodiment is schematically shown. [Figure 6] The functional configuration of the specific processing unit of the data processing device according to the first embodiment is schematically shown. [Figure 7] An example of the operation flow of a specific process by the data processing device according to the first embodiment is schematically shown. [Figure 8] This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the configuration of a data processing system according to the second embodiment. [Figure 9] The functional configuration of the control unit of the necklace-type terminal according to the second embodiment is schematically shown. [Figure 10] This is a sequence diagram showing an example of the processing flow of a data processing system according to the second embodiment. [Figure 11] An example of the operation flow of a specific process by the data processing device according to the second embodiment is schematically shown. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0012] Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the data processing device, data processing method, and program relating to the technology of this disclosure will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

[0013] First, let's explain the terminology used in the following explanation.

[0014] In the following embodiments, the numbered processor (hereinafter simply referred to as "processor") may be a single arithmetic unit or a combination of multiple arithmetic units. Also, the processor may be a single type of arithmetic unit or a combination of multiple types of arithmetic units. Examples of arithmetic units include a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GPGPU (General-Purpose computing on Graphics Processing Units), or an APU (Accelerated Processing Unit), etc.

[0015] In the following embodiments, the numbered RAM (Random Access Memory) is a memory in which information is temporarily stored and is used as a work memory by the processor.

[0016] In the following embodiments, the numbered storage is one or more non-volatile storage devices that store various programs and various parameters, etc. Examples of non-volatile storage devices include flash memory (SSD (Solid State Drive)), magnetic disks (e.g., hard disks), or magnetic tapes, etc.

[0017] In the following embodiments, the numbered communication I / F (Interface) is an interface including a communication processor and an antenna, etc. The communication I / F controls communication between multiple computers. Examples of communication standards applied to the communication I / F include wireless communication standards including 5G (5th Generation Mobile Communication System), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), or Bluetooth (registered trademark), etc.

[0018] In the following embodiments, "A and / or B" is synonymous with "at least one of A and B". That is, "A and / or B" means that it may be only A, only B, or a combination of A and B. Also, in this specification, when expressing three or more matters connected by "and / or", the same concept as "A and / or B" is applied.

[0019] [First Embodiment] FIG. 1 shows an example of the configuration of a data processing system 10 according to an embodiment.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 1, the data processing system 10 includes a data processing device 12 and a necklace-type terminal 14. An example of the data processing device 12 is a server. In this embodiment, the data processing device 12 is an example of the "data processing device" according to the technology of the present disclosure, and the necklace-type terminal 14 is an example of the "necklace-type terminal" according to the technology of the present disclosure.

[0021] The data processing device 12 includes a computer 22, a database 24, and a communication I / F 26. The computer 22 is an example of the "computer" according to the technology of the present disclosure. The computer 22 includes a processor 28, a RAM 30, and a storage 32. The processor 28, the RAM 30, and the storage 32 are connected to a bus 34. Also, the database 24 and the communication I / F 26 are connected to the bus 34. The communication I / F 26 is connected to a network 54. Examples of the network 54 include a WAN (Wide Area Network) and / or a LAN (Local Area Network), etc.

[0022] The necklace-type terminal 14 includes a computer 36, a microphone 38, a sensor 39, a speaker 40, a camera 42, and a communication interface 44. The computer 36 includes a processor 46, RAM 48, and storage 50. The processor 46, RAM 48, and storage 50 are connected to a bus 52. The microphone 38, speaker 40, and camera 42 are also connected to the bus 52.

[0023] The user 20 wearing the necklace-type terminal 14 may be, for example, a patient whose health condition is being diagnosed, or a regular user.

[0024] The microphone 38 picks up the voice emitted by the user 20, who is wearing the necklace-type terminal 14, as well as sounds around the user 20. The microphone 38 also receives instructions from the user 20 by receiving the voice emitted by the user 20. The microphone 38 captures the voice emitted by the user 20, converts the captured voice into audio data, and outputs it to the processor 46. The speaker 40 outputs audio according to the instructions from the processor 46. The speaker 40 is, for example, a directional speaker and outputs audio towards the user 20's ears.

[0025] Sensor 39 is a sensor that detects biometric data of the user 20, who is wearing the necklace-type terminal. For example, sensor 39 may be a heart rate sensor or a blood oxygen sensor.

[0026] Camera 42 is a small digital camera equipped with an optical system including a lens, aperture, and shutter, and an image sensor such as a CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) image sensor or a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor, and captures images of the area around the user 20 (for example, an imaging range defined by a field of view equivalent to the width of a typical healthy person's field of vision).

[0027] Communication interface 44 is connected to network 54. Communication interfaces 44 and 26 are responsible for the exchange of various types of information between processor 46 and processor 28 via network 54.

[0028] Figure 2 shows an example of the main functions of the data processing device 12 and the necklace-type terminal 14.

[0029] As shown in Figure 2, in the data processing device 12, specific processing is performed by the processor 28. The storage 32 stores a specific processing program 56. The processor 28 reads the specific processing program 56 from the storage 32 and executes the read specific processing program 56 on the RAM 30. The specific processing is realized by the processor 28 operating as a specific processing unit 290 according to the specific processing program 56 executed on the RAM 30.

[0030] The storage 32 stores the data generation model 58. The data generation model 58 is used by the specific processing unit 290. The storage 32 also includes a data storage unit 54.

[0031] In the necklace-type terminal 14, data acquisition processing is performed by the processor 46. The storage 50 stores the data acquisition program 60. The processor 46 reads the data acquisition program 60 from the storage 50 and executes the read data acquisition program 60 on the RAM 48. The data acquisition processing is realized by the processor 46 operating as a control unit 46A according to the data acquisition program 60 executed on the RAM 48.

[0032] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the necklace-type terminal 14 includes multiple microphones 38, multiple sensors 39, multiple speakers 40, and multiple cameras 42. Figures 3 and 4 show an example where two microphones 38 are positioned in front of the user 20 when the user 20 wears the necklace-type terminal 14. They also show an example where two sensors 39 are positioned to the right and left of the user 20 when the user 20 wears the necklace-type terminal 14. They also show an example where two speakers 40 are positioned to the right rear and left rear of the user 20 when the user 20 wears the necklace-type terminal 14. They also show an example where two cameras 42 are positioned to the right front and left front of the user 20 when the user 20 wears the necklace-type terminal 14. Finally, they show an example where two sensors 39 are positioned inside the necklace-type terminal 14 so as to contact the user 20's neck when the user 20 wears the necklace-type terminal 14.

[0033] Next, we will explain the processing of the control unit 46A when the necklace-type terminal 14 performs data collection processing to collect data.

[0034] In this embodiment, the data collection process collects the user's biometric data in real time. Furthermore, it collects not only biometric data but also all surrounding environment data. This makes it possible to detect early signs of conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia. It also allows for monitoring of the user's health status (e.g., heart disease).

[0035] As shown in Figure 5, the control unit 46A includes a data acquisition unit 100 and a communication unit 102.

[0036] The data acquisition unit 100 collects the outputs of the microphone 38, sensor 39, and camera 42, respectively.

[0037] The communication unit 102 transmits the outputs of the microphone 38, sensor 39, and camera 42, which are collected by the data acquisition unit 100, to the data processing unit 12.

[0038] Next, we will describe the processing of the specific processing unit 290 when the data processing device 12 performs specific processing to obtain a response corresponding to a user utterance.

[0039] In the specific processing in this embodiment, a response corresponding to the user utterance picked up by the microphone 38 of the necklace-type terminal 14 is obtained using the data generation model 58.

[0040] As shown in Figure 6, the specific processing unit 290 includes an input unit 292, a processing unit 294, and an output unit 296.

[0041] The input unit 292 stores the outputs of the microphone 38, sensor 39, and camera 42, respectively, received from the necklace-type terminal 14, in the data storage unit 54.

[0042] The input unit 292 acquires user utterances received by the necklace-type terminal 14. Specifically, it acquires user utterances picked up by the microphone 38 of the necklace-type terminal 14.

[0043] The processing unit 294 performs specific processing using the data generation model 58. Specifically, it inputs a prompt including user utterances to the data generation model 58 and obtains a generation result. At this time, the outputs of the sensor 39 and camera 42 collected by the data acquisition unit 100 may also be included in the prompt.

[0044] The output unit 296 transmits the result of the specific processing to the necklace-type terminal 14. In the necklace-type terminal 14, the control unit 46A causes the speaker 40 to output the result of the specific processing. In this way, a response corresponding to the user utterance picked up by the microphone 38 is output to the user 20 by the speaker 40. The microphone 38 further acquires the user utterance in response to the result of the specific processing. The control unit 46A transmits the audio data indicating the user utterance acquired by the microphone 38 to the data processing unit 12. In the data processing unit 12, the specific processing unit 290 acquires the user utterance.

[0045] Data generation model 58 is a so-called generative AI (Artificial Intelligence). An example of data generation model 58 is ChatGPT (registered trademark) (Internet search).<URL: https: / / openai.com / blog / chatgpt> ), Gemini (registered trademark) (Internet search) <url: https: gemini.google.com ?hl="ja">Examples of generative AI include those described above. The data generation model 58 is obtained by performing deep learning on a neural network. The data generation model 58 is input with prompts containing instructions, and with inference data such as audio data representing speech, text data representing text, and image data representing images. The data generation model 58 infers from the input inference data according to the instructions shown by the prompts, and outputs the inference results in data formats such as audio data and text data. Here, inference refers to, for example, analysis, classification, prediction, and / or summarization.

[0046] The outputs of the microphone 38, sensor 39, and camera 42 stored in the data storage unit 54 are used, for example, to diagnose the health status of user 20. In this case, the outputs of the microphone 38, sensor 39, and camera 42 stored in the data storage unit 54 may be transmitted to a terminal on the medical institution's side. Alternatively, the data processing device 12 may analyze the outputs of the microphone 38, sensor 39, and camera 42 stored in the data storage unit 54 to diagnose the health status of user 20.

[0047] Next, the operation of the data processing system 10 will be explained.

[0048] First, let's explain an example of the data collection process flow.

[0049] When user 20 is wearing the necklace-type terminal 14, the data acquisition unit 100 sequentially collects the outputs of the microphone 38, sensor 39, and camera 42. The communication unit 102 sequentially transmits the outputs of the microphone 38, sensor 39, and camera 42 collected by the data acquisition unit 100 to the data processing unit 12.

[0050] Next, an example of the flow of a specific process will be explained with reference to Figure 7. Here, the input unit 292 of the data processing device 12 sequentially acquires the outputs of the microphone 38, sensor 39, and camera 42 received from the necklace-type terminal 14 and stores them in the data storage unit 54.

[0051] In step S300, the processing unit 294 determines whether a predetermined trigger condition is met. Specifically, the trigger condition may be that the user utterance picked up by the microphone 38 contains a specific word (for example, the name of the agent installed in the necklace-type terminal 14) or a phrase (for example, "Hi! XX" (where XX is the name of the agent)).

[0052] If the trigger condition is met in step S300 (step S300; Yes), the data processing system 10 proceeds to step S301. On the other hand, if the trigger condition is not met in step S300 (step S300; No), the data processing system 10 terminates the specific processing.

[0053] In step S301, the processing unit 294 generates a prompt by adding an instruction to obtain the result of a specific process to the text representing the user utterance picked up by the microphone 38.

[0054] For example, a prompt such as "The user is speaking as follows: XXX. Please respond as the agent." (XXX is the user's speech) can be generated. Alternatively, the outputs of sensor 39 and camera 42 can be added to the prompt to generate a prompt such as "This is biometric data representing the user's heart rate and video data representing the user's surroundings. The user is also speaking as follows: XXX. Please respond as the agent." (XXX is the user's speech)

[0055] In step S303, the processing unit 294 inputs the generated prompt to the data generation model 58 and obtains the result of a specific process based on the output of the data generation model 58.

[0056] In step S304, the output unit 296 outputs the result of the specific processing to the necklace-type terminal 14 and terminates the specific processing.

[0057] [Second Embodiment] Next, a second embodiment will be described, omitting or simplifying any parts that overlap with the above embodiment. The second embodiment is characterized in that the data processing system 10 activates a cleaning mechanism that cleans a predetermined position on the necklace-type terminal 14 based on behavioral data representing the actions of the wearer of the necklace-type terminal 14. Here, the behavioral data includes data on the wearer's movements and posture, and may be classified into everyday actions such as walking, sitting, and standing up, exercise such as running and strength training, and recreation such as camping and pet care. The behavioral data may also include a schedule including the timing of the wearer's commute to work, school, and return home, and data indicating the wearer's location information measured using GPS (Global Positioning System). The cleaning mechanism is, for example, an air duster device, a vibration device, a brushing device, a wiper device, and a dust collector, etc., which clean the main body surface of the necklace-type terminal 14, the sensor 39, and the camera 42, etc.

[0058] (Overall structure) As shown in Figure 8, the necklace-type terminal 14 of the second embodiment includes a cleaning mechanism 70. The cleaning mechanism 70 may be integrated into the necklace-type terminal 14 or it may be attached externally to the necklace-type terminal 14. In this embodiment, only one data processing device 12, one necklace-type terminal 14, and one cleaning mechanism 70 are shown, but there may be multiple instances of each.

[0059] The cleaning mechanism 70 of this embodiment includes an air duster device 71 and a vibrator device 72. The air duster device 71 includes an electric motor, a fan, and a nozzle (not shown). Specifically, the air duster device 71 rotates the fan with the electric motor and ejects the resulting airflow from a nozzle provided at a predetermined position on the necklace-type terminal 14 body, thereby removing dust and dirt adhering to the surface of the necklace-type terminal 14 and the sensor 39, etc. The nozzle is provided, for example, around the sensor 39 and on the outer edge of the necklace-type terminal 14 body, and is positioned to eject air onto the surface of the necklace-type terminal 14 body or the surface of the sensor 39, etc. Note that the air duster device 71 is not limited to an electric type, but may also be a gas type.

[0060] Furthermore, the vibration device 72 is a vibration device that generates minute vibrations and is incorporated into the necklace-type terminal 14. This vibration device removes fine dust adhering to the main body surface of the necklace-type terminal 14, the sensor 39, and the camera 42 through vibration. The vibration device 72 may be either a device utilizing an electric motor or a device utilizing a piezoelectric element.

[0061] (Hardware) The sensor 39 (see Figure 1) provided in the necklace-type terminal 14 of the second embodiment is one or more sensors for detecting behavioral data representing the wearer's actions. The sensor 39 in this embodiment is, for example, an accelerometer and a gyroscope. The necklace-type terminal 14 of this embodiment measures the wearer's movements and posture using the sensor 39. The sensor 39 in this embodiment is, for example, located inside the necklace-type terminal 14. The position of the sensor 39 may be changed as appropriate depending on the type of data to be detected.

[0062] (function) Figure 9 schematically shows the functional configuration of the control unit 46A of the necklace-type terminal 14 according to the second embodiment. The control unit 46A of the second embodiment includes a data acquisition unit 100, a communication unit 102, and an operating unit 104.

[0063] The data collection unit 100 of the second embodiment has the function of collecting behavioral data of the wearer of the necklace-type terminal 14. Specifically, the data collection unit 100 collects behavioral data measured by the sensor 39 of the necklace-type terminal 14. The data collection unit 100 also collects data on the wearer's schedule and location information.

[0064] In the second embodiment, the communication unit 102 has the function of communicating with the data processing unit 12. Specifically, the communication unit 102 transmits the behavioral data collected by the data collection unit 100 to the data processing unit 12. The communication unit 102 then receives instructions for the cleaning mechanism 70 generated by the data processing unit 12, which correspond to the transmitted behavioral data.

[0065] The operating unit 104 has the function of managing the operation of the cleaning mechanism 70. Specifically, the operating unit 104 operates the cleaning mechanism 70 based on instructions to the cleaning mechanism 70 from the data processing device 12 received by the communication unit 102. The operating unit 104 operates, for example, the air duster device 71.

[0066] Next, the processing of the specific processing unit 290 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 6. The specific processing unit 290 according to the second embodiment includes an input unit 292, a processing unit 294, and an output unit 296.

[0067] In the second embodiment, the input unit 292 stores the behavioral data received from the necklace-type terminal 14 in the data storage unit 54. The behavioral data stored in the data storage unit 54 is used, for example, to diagnose the wearer's movements.

[0068] The processing unit 294 of the second embodiment performs specific processing using the data generation model 58. Specifically, it inputs a prompt to the data generation model 58 that includes the wearer's movements represented by the behavioral data, and obtains a generation result.

[0069] In the second embodiment, the output unit 296 transmits the result of the specific processing to the necklace-type terminal 14. In the necklace-type terminal 14, the control unit 46A transmits the result of the specific processing to the cleaning mechanism 70. In this way, instructions corresponding to the behavioral data detected by the sensor 39 are transmitted to the cleaning mechanism 70.

[0070] (process) Figure 10 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the processing flow of the data processing system 10 according to the second embodiment. The data processing system 10 repeatedly performs the following processing, for example, when the wearer is wearing the necklace-type terminal 14.

[0071] In step S10 of Figure 10, the necklace-type terminal 14 detects the wearer's movements. Specifically, the necklace-type terminal 14 uses the sensor 39 to detect the wearer's movement speed, direction of movement, and changes in posture.

[0072] In step S11, the necklace-type terminal 14 collects data on the wearer's movements. Specifically, the necklace-type terminal 14 collects data such as the speed of the wearer's movements, the direction of movement, and changes in posture, which were detected in step S10.

[0073] In step S12, the necklace-type terminal 14 transmits movement data. Specifically, the necklace-type terminal 14 transmits data such as the wearer's movement speed, direction of movement, and changes in posture, which were collected in step S11, to the data processing device 12.

[0074] In step S13, the data processing device 12 performs a specific process described later. The data processing device 12 generates an operation instruction for the cleaning mechanism 70 through this specific process.

[0075] In step S14, the data processing device 12 transmits an operation instruction to the cleaning mechanism 70. Specifically, the data processing device 12 transmits the operation instruction to the cleaning mechanism 70 generated in step S13 to the necklace-type terminal 14.

[0076] In step S15, the necklace-type terminal 14 transmits an operation instruction to the cleaning mechanism 70. Specifically, the necklace-type terminal 14 activates the air duster device 71 of the cleaning mechanism 70 based on the operation instruction for the cleaning mechanism 70 transmitted to the necklace-type terminal 14 in step S14.

[0077] Next, the specific processing according to the second embodiment will be described. Figure 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the specific processing according to the second embodiment. The specific processing is, for example, the process performed in step S13 of Figure 10.

[0078] In step S400 of Figure 11, the specific processing unit 290 determines whether a predetermined trigger condition is met. Specifically, the specific processing unit 290 determines whether the behavioral data received from the necklace-type terminal 14 includes data indicating a predetermined movement of the wearer as the trigger condition. For example, the specific processing unit 290 determines whether the wearer has finished running.

[0079] In step S400, if the specific processing unit 290 determines that the predetermined trigger conditions are met (step S400: YES), it proceeds to step S401. On the other hand, if the specific processing unit 290 determines that the predetermined trigger conditions are not met (step S400: NO), it terminates the specific processing. Note that if the specific processing is terminated because it is determined that the predetermined trigger conditions are not met, no instruction is generated for the cleaning mechanism 70.

[0080] In step S401, the specific processing unit 290 generates a prompt. Specifically, the specific processing unit 290 generates a prompt by adding an instruction to obtain the result of the specific processing to the text that represents the movement shown by the received action data.

[0081] The specific processing unit 290 generates a prompt, for example, "Generate a specific signal to activate the air duster device after the wearer has finished running."

[0082] In step S403, the specific processing unit 290 obtains the result of the specific processing using the data generation model 58. Specifically, the specific processing unit 290 inputs the prompt generated in step S402 to the data generation model 58 and obtains the result of the specific processing based on the output of the data generation model 58.

[0083] The specific processing unit 290 receives a signal such as, "1. Activate the air duster device and perform an air blow for 5 seconds. 2. Set the air blow intensity to medium. 3. Stop the air duster device after cleaning is complete."

[0084] In step S404, the specific processing unit 290 outputs the result of the specific processing. Specifically, the specific processing unit 290 sends the result of the specific processing obtained in step S403 to the necklace-type terminal 14 and terminates the specific processing.

[0085] (Summary of the second embodiment) The necklace-type terminal 14 of the second embodiment includes a cleaning mechanism 70 that cleans a predetermined area of ​​the terminal itself, collects behavioral data of the wearer of the necklace-type terminal 14, and activates the cleaning mechanism 70 based on the collected behavioral data. Therefore, according to the necklace-type terminal 14 of this embodiment, the functionality of the necklace-type terminal 14 can be maintained by automatically performing the cleaning of the necklace-type terminal 14.

[0086] In the second embodiment, the necklace-type terminal 14 transmits the collected behavioral data to the data processing device 12, and operates the cleaning mechanism 70 according to the instructions received from the data processing device 12 corresponding to the transmitted behavioral data. Therefore, according to the necklace-type terminal 14 of this embodiment, by utilizing the data processing device 12, the processing load of the necklace-type terminal 14 can be reduced and the power consumption of the necklace-type terminal 14 can be reduced.

[0087] The data processing system 10 of the second embodiment comprises a necklace-type terminal 14 and a data processing device 12. The data processing device 12 receives prompts containing behavioral data from the necklace-type terminal 14 and inputs them to a data generation model 58 to obtain instructions for the cleaning mechanism 70, and transmits these instructions to the necklace-type terminal 14. Therefore, the necklace-type terminal 14 of this embodiment enables more effective cleaning compared to cleaning determined by rule-based instructions.

[0088] The data processing system 10 of the second embodiment acquires instructions for the cleaning mechanism 70 on the condition that the action data indicates that a predetermined action has been completed. Therefore, according to the data processing system 10 of this embodiment, the generation of instructions for the cleaning mechanism 70 can be suppressed, and the cleaning mechanism 70 can be operated effectively.

[0089] [Other embodiments] In the second embodiment, the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 input a prompt to the data generation model 58 that indicated the completion of the running process. However, the specific processing unit 290 is not limited to this and may input prompts to the data generation model 58 that include the wearer's schedule. For example, the specific processing unit 290 might generate a prompt such as, "The user usually returns home around 7 p.m. on weekdays and often takes a bath around 8 p.m. on weekdays. Based on this schedule, generate a signal to send to the vibration device of the cleaning mechanism." The specific processing unit 290 might then obtain a signal such as, "1. Prepare for startup at 7 p.m. 2. Start the vibration device at 8 p.m. and generate vibration for 5 minutes. 3. Set the vibration device intensity to medium. 4. Stop the vibration device after cleaning is complete." Therefore, according to the data processing system 10 of this embodiment, cleaning is performed at a time convenient for the wearer, improving convenience and reducing the wearer's burden.

[0090] In the second embodiment, the necklace-type terminal 14 measured behavioral data using a sensor 39. However, it is not limited to this, and the necklace-type terminal 14 may also measure behavioral data using a microphone 38 and a camera 42. For example, the necklace-type terminal 14 may be configured to detect when the wearer has returned home from image information captured by the camera 42. Also, if the necklace-type terminal 14 detects an animal sound with the microphone 38 and recognizes that there is an animal near the wearer with the camera 42, the data processing device 12 may determine that the wearer is playing with a pet. According to the necklace-type terminal 14 of this embodiment, cleaning of the necklace-type terminal 14 can be performed based on behavioral data detectable from audio information and image information.

[0091] In the second embodiment, the data processing system 10 activated the cleaning mechanism 70 when the wearer's behavioral data was measured. However, it is not limited to this, and the cleaning mechanism 70 may be activated when the wearer's behavioral data is not measured for a predetermined period of time (e.g., 30 minutes, 12 hours, etc.). According to the data processing system 10 of this embodiment, the necklace-type terminal 14 can be cleaned without interfering with the wearer's activities. The data processing system 10 may also be configured to activate the cleaning mechanism 70 when it determines that the wearer has not performed a specific action for a predetermined period of time. For example, the data processing system 10 activates the cleaning mechanism 70 when an animal recognized by the camera 42 has left the wearer's vicinity for a predetermined period of time (i.e., when it is determined that the wearer is not playing with a pet).

[0092] In the second embodiment, the necklace-type terminal 14 activated the air duster device 71 based on instructions from the data processing device 12. However, the necklace-type terminal 14 is not limited to this, and may activate the air duster device 71 and the vibration device 72 simultaneously based on instructions from the data processing device 12. The specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 generates a prompt, for example, "Generate specific signals to activate the air duster device and vibration device after the wearer has finished running." The specific processing unit 290 then obtains a signal, for example, "1. Activate the air duster device and perform an air blow for 5 seconds. 2. Set the air blow intensity to medium. 3. Activate the vibration device during the air blow. 4. Set the vibration device intensity to low. 5. Stop the air duster device and vibration device after cleaning is complete." Therefore, according to the data processing system 10 of this embodiment, the cleaning effect can be improved compared to using only one device by having two or more devices included in the cleaning mechanism 70 work together.

[0093] The above description primarily focuses on the functions of the data processing device 12 in relation to this disclosure. However, the system related to this disclosure is not necessarily implemented on a server. The system related to this disclosure may be implemented as a general information processing system. This disclosure may be implemented, for example, as a software program that runs on a personal computer or as an application that runs on a smartphone. The method related to this disclosure may be provided to users in SaaS (Software as a Service) format.

[0094] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which a specific process is performed by a single computer 22. However, the technology of this disclosure is not limited thereto, and a distributed processing method for the specific process may be used, which includes computer 22 and multiple other computers.

[0095] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which the specific processing program 56 is stored in the storage 32, but the technology of this disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the specific processing program 56 may be stored in a portable, computer-readable, non-temporary storage medium such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory. The specific processing program 56 stored in the non-temporary storage medium is installed in the computer 22 of the data processing device 12. The processor 28 executes specific processing according to the specific processing program 56.

[0096] Alternatively, the specific processing program 56 may be stored in a storage device such as a server connected to the data processing device 12 via the network 54, and the specific processing program 56 may be downloaded and installed on the computer 22 in response to a request from the data processing device 12.

[0097] Furthermore, it is not necessary to store the entirety of the specific processing program 56 in a storage device such as a server connected to the data processing device 12 via the network 54, or to store the entirety of the specific processing program 56 in the storage 32; it is acceptable to store only a portion of the specific processing program 56.

[0098] The following types of processors can be used as hardware resources to perform specific processing. Examples of processors include a CPU, a general-purpose processor that functions as a hardware resource to perform specific processing by executing software, i.e., a program. Other examples of processors include dedicated electrical circuits, such as FPGAs (Field-Programmable Gate Arrays), PLDs (Programmable Logic Devices), or ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits), which have circuit configurations specifically designed to perform specific processing. All of these processors have built-in or connected memory, and all of them perform specific processing by using memory.

[0099] The hardware resource that performs a specific process may consist of one of these various processors, or it may consist of a combination of two or more processors of the same or different types (for example, a combination of multiple FPGAs, or a combination of a CPU and an FPGA). Alternatively, the hardware resource that performs a specific process may consist of a single processor.

[0100] Examples of configurations using a single processor include, firstly, a configuration in which one or more CPUs and software are combined to form a single processor, and this processor functions as a hardware resource that performs a specific process. Secondly, there is a configuration using a processor that realizes the functions of the entire system, including multiple hardware resources that perform a specific process, on a single IC chip, as exemplified by SoCs (System-on-a-chip). In this way, a specific process is realized using one or more of the above types of processors as hardware resources.

[0101] Furthermore, the hardware structure of these various processors can more specifically utilize electrical circuits that combine circuit elements such as semiconductor devices. Also, the specific processing described above is merely an example. Therefore, it goes without saying that unnecessary steps can be deleted, new steps added, or the processing order rearranged, as long as it does not deviate from the main purpose.

[0102] The descriptions and illustrations presented above are detailed explanations of the technical aspects of this disclosure and are merely examples of the technical aspects. For example, the above descriptions of the structure, function, operation, and effect are examples of the structure, function, operation, and effect of the technical aspects of this disclosure. Therefore, it goes without saying that you may delete unnecessary parts, add new elements, or replace elements in the descriptions and illustrations presented above, as long as you do not deviate from the essence of the technical aspects of this disclosure. Furthermore, in order to avoid confusion and facilitate understanding of the technical aspects of this disclosure, explanations of common technical knowledge and the like that do not require special explanation to enable the implementation of the technical aspects of this disclosure have been omitted from the descriptions and illustrations presented above.

[0103] All documents, patent applications, and technical standards described herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual document, patent application, and technical standard were specifically and individually noted to be incorporated by reference. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0104] 10 Data Processing Systems 12 Data Processing Devices 14 Necklace-type terminal 38 Microphones 39 Sensors 40 speakers 42 cameras 46A Control Unit 100 Data Acquisition Unit 102 Communications Department 104 Operating part 290 Specific Processing Unit 292 Input section 294 Processing Unit 296 Output section< / url:>

Claims

1. A necklace-type terminal equipped with a cleaning mechanism for cleaning a predetermined location on the terminal itself, A data collection unit for collecting behavioral data of the wearer of the necklace-type terminal, Based on the collected behavioral data, an operating unit operates the cleaning mechanism, A necklace-type terminal equipped with this feature.

2. The unit includes a communication unit that transmits the aforementioned behavioral data, The operating unit activates the cleaning mechanism in accordance with the instructions corresponding to the transmitted behavior data. The necklace-type terminal according to claim 1.

3. The necklace-type terminal described in claim 2, Data processing device, A data processing system comprising, The aforementioned data processing device is An input unit that receives the aforementioned behavioral data, A processing unit that inputs a prompt containing the received behavior data into a data generation model and uses the output from the data generation model to obtain an instruction to operate the cleaning mechanism corresponding to the behavior data, An output unit that outputs the aforementioned instruction to the necklace-type terminal, A data processing system equipped with the following features.

4. The processing unit, when the behavior data satisfies a predetermined trigger condition, inputs a prompt containing the behavior data to the data generation model, and uses the output from the data generation model to obtain an instruction to activate the cleaning mechanism corresponding to the behavior data. The data processing system according to claim 3.

5. The processing unit obtains the instruction using the output from the data generation model, which is obtained by inputting a prompt including the wearer's schedule into the data generation model. The data processing system according to claim 3.

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