Necklace-type terminal and data processing system

Abstract

This invention provides a necklace-type terminal and data processing system that effectively improve the user's surrounding environment. [Solution] The necklace-type terminal includes a collection unit that collects the outputs of an environmental sensor that detects environmental data around the wearer and a biosensor that detects the wearer's biological data, and an execution unit that uses the collected outputs to perform environmental improvement processing, which includes processing to present suggested information for dynamically improving the environment around the wearer.

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 method for controlling a persona chatbot, which is performed by at least one processor, and includes 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 regarding the improvement of the environmental situation around the user.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] A first aspect according to the technology of the present disclosure is a necklace-type terminal including a collection unit that collects outputs of an environmental sensor that detects environmental data around a wearer and a biological sensor that detects biological data of the wearer, and an execution unit that executes an environmental improvement process including a process of presenting proposal information for dynamically improving the environment around the wearer using the collected outputs.

[0006] A second aspect of the technology of the present disclosure is a necklace-type terminal of the first aspect, wherein the environmental data is at least one of temperature, humidity, air quality, light intensity, and sound pressure.

[0007] A third aspect of the technology of this disclosure is a necklace-type terminal according to the first or second aspect, wherein the environmental improvement process is a process that dynamically improves at least one of the temperature, humidity, air quality, and brightness in the environment surrounding the wearer.

[0008] A fourth aspect of the technology of this disclosure is a necklace-type terminal according to the first or second aspect, further comprising a communication unit that transmits the output collected by the collection unit to a data processing unit, wherein the execution unit performs the environment improvement process using the response from the data processing unit corresponding to the transmitted output.

[0009] A fifth aspect of the technology of the present disclosure is a data processing system including a necklace-type terminal of the fourth aspect and a data processing device, the data processing device including an input unit that receives the output transmitted by the communication unit, a processing unit that inputs a prompt including information corresponding to the received output to a data generation model and obtains a response for executing the environment improvement process using the output of the data generation model, and an output unit that outputs the obtained response to the necklace-type terminal.

[0010] A sixth aspect of the technology of the present disclosure is a data processing system of the fifth aspect, wherein the processing unit directly executes control when the output of the data generation model is an output for controlling an environmental device for improving the environment around the wearer.

[0011] A seventh aspect of the technology of this disclosure is a data processing system of the fifth or sixth aspect, wherein the output unit further outputs the environmental data in the output received by the input unit to users other than the wearer.

[0012] An eighth aspect of the technology of this disclosure is a data processing system of the fifth or sixth aspect, wherein the input unit further receives the wearer's profile information. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0013] [Figure 1] This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the configuration of a data processing system. [Figure 2] This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the main functions of a data processing device and a necklace-type terminal. [Figure 3] This is a side view showing the configuration of a necklace-type terminal. [Figure 4] This is a top view showing the configuration of a necklace-type terminal. [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 a specific processing unit of a data processing device is shown in general terms. [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 the flow of the first specific processing by the data processing system according to the second embodiment. [Figure 11] This is a sequence diagram showing the flow of the second specific processing by the data processing system according to the second embodiment. [Figure 12] An example of the operation flow of processing by a necklace-type terminal according to the second embodiment is schematically shown. [Figure 13] An example of the operation flow of the first specific processing by the data processing device according to the second embodiment is schematically shown. [Figure 14] An example of the operation flow of the second specific processing by the data processing device according to the second embodiment is schematically shown.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0014] Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of a data processing apparatus, a data processing method, and a program according to the technology of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0015] First, the terms used in the following description will be explained.

[0016] In the following embodiments, a 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.

[0017] In the following embodiments, a numbered RAM (Random Access Memory) is a memory in which information is temporarily stored and is used as a work memory by the processor.

[0018] In the following embodiments, a 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.

[0019] In the following embodiments, the signed communication interface (I / F) is an interface that includes a communication processor and an antenna, etc. The communication interface manages communication between multiple computers. Examples of communication standards applicable to the communication interface include wireless communication standards such as 5G (5th Generation Mobile Communication System), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), or Bluetooth (registered trademark).

[0020] 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 A alone, or B alone, or a combination of A and B. Furthermore, in this specification, the same concept as "A and / or B" applies when expressing three or more things linked by "and / or."

[0021] [First Embodiment] Figure 1 shows an example of the configuration of the data processing system 10 according to the first embodiment.

[0022] As shown in Figure 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 a "data processing device" according to the technology of this disclosure, and the necklace-type terminal 14 is an example of a "necklace-type terminal" according to the technology of this disclosure.

[0023] The data processing device 12 comprises a computer 22, a database 24, and a communication interface 26. The computer 22 is an example of a "computer" related to the technology of this disclosure. The computer 22 comprises a processor 28, RAM 30, and storage 32. The processor 28, RAM 30, and storage 32 are connected to a bus 34. The database 24 and the communication interface 26 are also connected to the bus 34. The communication interface 26 is connected to a network 54. An example of the network 54 is a WAN (Wide Area Network) and / or a LAN (Local Area Network).

[0024] 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, sensor 39, speaker 40, camera 42, and communication interface 44 are also connected to the bus 52.

[0025] 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.

[0026] 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.

[0027] Sensor 39 is a sensor that detects biometric data of the user 20, who is wearing the necklace-type terminal 14. For example, sensor 39 may be a heart rate sensor or a blood oxygen sensor.

[0028] 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).

[0029] 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.

[0030] Figure 2 shows an example of the main functions of the data processing device 12 and the necklace-type terminal 14.

[0031] 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.

[0032] The storage 32 stores a 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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.

[0035] Next, we will explain the processing of the control unit 46A when the necklace-type terminal 14 performs data collection processing to collect data.

[0036] 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).

[0037] As shown in Figure 5, the control unit 46A includes a data acquisition unit 100 and a communication unit 102.

[0038] The data acquisition unit 100 collects the outputs of the microphone 38, sensor 39, and camera 42, respectively.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] As shown in Figure 6, the specific processing unit 290 includes an input unit 292, a processing unit 294, and an output unit 296.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] Next, the operation of the data processing system 10 will be explained.

[0050] First, let's explain an example of the data collection process flow.

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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)).

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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.

[0056] 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)

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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.

[0059] [Second Embodiment] This embodiment describes an example of an embodiment in which the data processing system 10 aims to effectively improve the environmental conditions around the user 20, who is wearing the necklace-type terminal 14.

[0060] Conventional devices for measuring environmental conditions simply monitor environmental data, providing limited feedback that users can respond to immediately. Furthermore, there is a lack of advanced, intelligent analysis combining environmental data with personal biometric data, resulting in an inability to provide appropriate advice directly relevant to users' daily lives and health.

[0061] Furthermore, while conventional devices for measuring environmental conditions had the functionality to measure basic environmental data such as temperature and humidity, they lacked the ability to dynamically adjust the environment based on the user's health condition and lifestyle. In addition, many conventional systems were reactive and often failed to take appropriate action in advance of environmental changes.

[0062] Therefore, the data processing system 10 according to this embodiment aims to solve these problems and effectively improve the user's surrounding environment.

[0063] Figure 8 shows an example of the configuration of the data processing system 10 according to the second embodiment. As shown in Figure 8, the data processing system 10 according to this embodiment differs from the data processing system 10 according to the first embodiment in that an environmental device 16 is added.

[0064] In this embodiment, the environmental device 16 represents a group of devices installed in the space where the user 20 resides (in this embodiment, a room, hereinafter simply referred to as "the room") that can adjust the environmental conditions within the room. As shown in Figure 8, in the data processing system 10 according to this embodiment, an air conditioner (hereinafter referred to as "air conditioner") 16A, a ventilation fan 16B, and a lighting fixture 16C are used as the environmental device 16, but the system is not limited to this configuration. For example, other devices capable of adjusting the environment, such as an air purifier, dehumidifier, humidifier, or electric fan, may be used as the environmental device 16.

[0065] The environmental device 16 is connected to the network 54, and the data processing device 12 can control the operation of the environmental device 16 via the network 54.

[0066] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 8, the data processing system 10 according to this embodiment differs from the data processing system 10 according to the first embodiment in that the necklace-type terminal 14 is equipped with an environmental sensor 41 that detects environmental data around the wearer.

[0067] In the data processing system 10 according to this embodiment, the environmental sensors 41 include a temperature sensor for detecting temperature, a humidity sensor for detecting humidity, an air quality sensor for detecting air quality such as carbon dioxide concentration, PM (Particulate Matter) 2.5 concentration, and VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) concentration, and a light sensor for detecting light intensity. However, the system is not limited to this configuration, and in addition to these sensors, one or more combinations of other sensors such as odor sensors and dust sensors may be applied as the environmental sensors 41. Furthermore, a microphone 38 may be applied as a sensor for detecting sound pressure such as noise.

[0068] Furthermore, the data processing system 10 according to this embodiment includes, in addition to the heart rate sensor and blood oxygen sensor described above, a sensor 39 corresponding to the biosensor of this disclosure, as well as a sensor that measures the body temperature and humidity of the wearer, the user 20 (hereinafter referred to as the "thermal humidity sensor") and a blood pressure sensor.

[0069] Furthermore, in the data processing system 10 according to this embodiment, profile information (hereinafter referred to as "user profile") 59 relating to the user 20 of the necklace-type terminal 14 is registered in the storage 32 of the data processing device 12 for each user 20. In this embodiment, the user profile 59 is registered for each user 20 and includes information on the corresponding user 20's health history, allergy information, daily routine, and planned activities. However, the system is not limited to this form, and any one or a combination of these pieces of information may be registered as the user profile 59.

[0070] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 8, the data processing system 10 according to this embodiment includes an external device 18 that provides weather forecasts for the user 20's location and environmental risk information indicating environmental risks, including predictions of allergen diffusion and weather warnings.

[0071] The external device 18 is also connected to the network 54, and the data processing device 12 can obtain the weather forecast and environmental risk information mentioned above from the external device 18 via the network 54.

[0072] As shown in Figure 9, the control unit 46A of the necklace-type terminal 14 according to this embodiment includes a data acquisition unit 100, a communication unit 102, and an execution unit 104.

[0073] The data acquisition unit 100 collects the output of the environmental sensors 41. Specifically, it collects the output of the temperature sensor, humidity sensor, air quality sensor, and light sensor.

[0074] The execution unit 104 uses the output collected by the data collection unit 100 to perform an environment improvement process (hereinafter simply referred to as the "environment improvement process") that dynamically improves the environment surrounding the user 20.

[0075] In this embodiment, the data acquisition unit 100 further collects the outputs of the sensors 39 that detect the user 20's biometric data. Specifically, it collects the outputs of the heart rate sensor, blood oxygen sensor, thermal humidity sensor, and blood pressure sensor.

[0076] Then, the execution unit 104 according to this embodiment uses the environmental data and biological data in the output collected by the data collection unit 100 to perform environmental improvement processing.

[0077] As described above, the data processing system 10 according to this embodiment performs environmental improvement processing using both environmental data and biological data, but it is not limited to this configuration. For example, the environmental improvement processing may be performed using only one of either environmental data or biological data. In this case, it goes without saying that data that is not applicable does not need to be collected by the data collection unit 100.

[0078] In particular, the data processing system 10 according to this embodiment applies a process to dynamically improve temperature, humidity, air quality, and brightness in the environment surrounding the user 20 as an environmental improvement process, but it is not limited to this form. For example, in addition to these physical quantities, the environmental improvement process may also apply a process to improve one or more combinations of other physical quantities such as noise level, odor, and dust level.

[0079] Furthermore, in the data processing system 10 according to this embodiment, the environment improvement process includes a process for presenting the user 20 with suggested information for dynamically improving the environment. In this embodiment, the suggested information is presented by voice using the speaker 40, but the system is not limited to this form. For example, the suggested information may be presented by push notification on the display of a mobile terminal such as a smartphone owned by the user 20, or by vibration using a vibrator.

[0080] For example, if the carbon dioxide concentration in the room where user 20 is present is on the rise and is likely to have a negative impact on user 20's health, the system may issue a warning prompting ventilation using the exhaust fan 16B, or suggest adjusting the lighting fixture 16C if the light intensity is inappropriate. In this case, it is also possible to combine this with user 20's biometric data to suggest the optimal environmental conditions for user 20's health.

[0081] In the data processing system 10 according to this embodiment, similar to the first embodiment, the communication unit 102 transmits the output collected by the data collection unit 100 to the data processing device 12. The execution unit 104 according to this embodiment then performs environmental improvement processing using the response from the data processing device 12 corresponding to the output transmitted by the communication unit 102. That is, in the data processing system 10 according to this embodiment, the data processing device 12 acquires the information necessary for environmental improvement processing and transmits it to the necklace-type terminal 14 as the response.

[0082] 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 the above output.

[0083] In the specific processing in this embodiment, the response corresponding to the above output is obtained using the data generation model 58.

[0084] Therefore, the specific processing unit 290 according to this embodiment also includes an input unit 292, a processing unit 294, and an output unit 296, as shown in Figure 6.

[0085] The input unit 292 stores the above output (environmental data and biometric data) received from the necklace-type terminal 14 in the data storage unit 54.

[0086] The input unit 292 acquires the above output received by the necklace-type terminal 14. Specifically, it acquires the outputs of the environmental sensor 41 and sensor 39 of the necklace-type terminal 14.

[0087] The processing unit 294 performs specific processing using the data generation model 58. Specifically, it inputs a prompt containing information corresponding to the received output to the data generation model 58 and obtains a generation result, i.e., a response to execute the environment improvement processing.

[0088] The output unit 296 transmits the result of the specific processing as the above response to the necklace-type terminal 14. The execution unit 104 in the necklace-type terminal 14 uses the result of the specific processing to execute the environment improvement process.

[0089] In this embodiment, the processing unit 294 directly executes the control when the output of the data generation model 58 is an output that controls the environmental device 16 for improving the environment around the user 20.

[0090] Furthermore, the output unit 296 according to this embodiment transmits the environmental data in the output received by the input unit 292 to users 20 other than the user 20 wearing the necklace-type terminal 14.

[0091] In this way, the data processing system 10 according to this embodiment supports immediate responses to environmental conditions by providing real-time feedback of environmental data to the user 20. For example, if allergens increase, it can send a notification to nearby users 20 urging them to wear masks.

[0092] Furthermore, by providing environmental data to each of the 20 users of the necklace-type terminal 14, environmental data can be shared among the users 20, enabling the management of environmental risks for the entire region. For example, if harmful substances are detected in the vicinity, that information can be immediately shared, allowing for appropriate countermeasures to be taken. In addition, multiple users 20 can cooperate to take countermeasures against public health risks (e.g., a sudden increase in PM2.5 or a rapid change in temperature).

[0093] Furthermore, the input unit 292 according to this embodiment receives the user profile 59 of user 20, and the processing unit 294 uses the received user profile 59 to obtain the above response.

[0094] In the data processing system 10 according to this embodiment, when the data processing device 12 receives biometric data and environmental data from any user 20, it executes a specific process using the biometric data and environmental data (hereinafter referred to as the "first specific process"). In addition, in the data processing system 10 according to this embodiment, the data processing device 12 executes a specific process (hereinafter referred to as the "second specific process") that automatically optimizes the environmental conditions of the room where the user 20 is located, in response to instructions from the user 20, separate from the first specific process.

[0095] In the second specific processing according to this embodiment, the user profile 59 is used to optimize the environmental conditions according to the activity status of user 20. For example, if user 20 is relaxing, the environment is adjusted to maintain soft lighting (for example, warm-colored lighting) and appropriate humidity (for example, humidity within the range of 50% to 60%), and if user 20 is working, optimal light and air quality are provided to enhance concentration.

[0096] Furthermore, in the second specific processing step, information obtained from the external device 18 can be used to predict changes in weather and climate at the user's location, enabling proactive and appropriate countermeasures. For example, it can be equipped with a function to predict that humidity will rise before it rains and automatically adjust the air conditioner 16A.

[0097] Figure 10 shows a sequence diagram illustrating the flow of the first specific processing by the data processing system 10 according to this embodiment.

[0098] As shown in Figure 10, the necklace-type terminal 14 transmits the above output to the data processing device 12 when the user 20 is wearing the necklace-type terminal 14. In response, the data processing device 12 generates the above-mentioned suggestion information as a response by inputting a prompt including the received output to the data generation model 58, and transmits it to the accessing necklace-type terminal 14.

[0099] The necklace-type terminal 14 uses the received response to play back the suggested information indicated by the response using the speaker 40.

[0100] Therefore, the user 20 adjusts the operation of the environmental device 16 according to the suggestions indicated by the suggestion information played back by the speaker 40.

[0101] Figure 11 shows a sequence diagram illustrating the flow of the second specific processing by the data processing system 10 according to this embodiment.

[0102] As shown in Figure 11, the data processing device 12 reads weather forecasts and environmental risk information from the external device 18 at predetermined timings. The data processing device 12 then inputs a prompt to the data generation model 58 that includes the read weather forecasts and environmental risk information, along with the user profile 59 of any user 20. In response, the data processing device 12 generates a control signal to control the environmental device 16 in the room where the user 20 is located, and uses this control signal to directly control the environmental device 16.

[0103] Next, the operation of the data processing system 10 will be explained.

[0104] First, with reference to Figure 12, an example of the processing flow performed in the necklace-type terminal 14 according to this embodiment will be described. Note that the processing shown in Figure 12 starts when the user 20 puts on the necklace-type terminal 14, but it is not limited to this form. For example, the processing shown in Figure 12 may start when the user 20 gives a command to start execution by speaking, or when the power switch (not shown) of the necklace-type terminal 14 is turned on.

[0105] In step S400, the data acquisition unit 100 collects the above output. Specifically, it collects environmental data from the environmental sensor 41 and biological data from the sensor 39.

[0106] In step S402, the communication unit 102 transmits the collected output to the data processing unit 12. Upon receiving the output, the data processing unit 12 transmits the response (in this embodiment, the proposed information) to the accessing necklace-type terminal 14, as described above.

[0107] Therefore, in step S404, the communication unit 102 waits until it receives the above response, and in step S406, the execution unit 104 uses the received response to perform environmental improvement processing (in this embodiment, presentation of proposed information).

[0108] In step S408, the data acquisition unit 100 determines whether a predetermined termination timing has arrived. If the determination is negative (step S408; No), it returns to step S400; however, if the determination is positive (step S408; Yes), it terminates the process. In this embodiment, the termination timing is set to the timing when the user 20 removes the necklace-type terminal 14, but the system is not limited to this configuration. For example, the termination timing could be set to the timing when the user 20 gives a verbal instruction to terminate execution, or when the power switch (not shown) of the necklace-type terminal 14 is opened.

[0109] Next, an example of the flow of the first specific processing performed in the data processing device 12 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 13. Here, it is assumed that the input unit 292 of the data processing device 12 sequentially acquires the outputs of environmental data and biological data received from the necklace-type terminal 14 and stores them in the data storage unit 54.

[0110] In step S500, the processing unit 294 determines whether a predetermined trigger condition is met. Specifically, the trigger condition may be the receipt of environmental data and biometric data from any of the necklace-type terminals 14.

[0111] If the trigger condition is met in step S500 (step S500; Yes), proceed to step S502. On the other hand, if the trigger condition is not met in step S500 (step S500; No), terminate the first specific processing.

[0112] In step S502, the processing unit 294 adds an instruction statement to the received environmental data and biological data to obtain the result of the first specific processing, thereby generating a prompt.

[0113] For example, it can generate a prompt such as, "This is biometric data representing the user's heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, body temperature, humidity, and blood pressure, and environmental data representing the temperature, humidity, air quality, and light intensity around the user. From this data, estimate the type and level of environmental risks to the user, and generate suggested information for the user based on the estimated type and level of risks."

[0114] As described above, this embodiment applies both biological data and environmental data, but it is not limited to this, and it is also possible to apply only one of these data.

[0115] In step S504, the processing unit 294 inputs the generated prompt to the data generation model 58 and obtains the result of the first specific processing (in this embodiment, proposed information) based on the output of the data generation model 58.

[0116] In step S506, the output unit 296 outputs (transmits) the proposed information generated by the data generation model 58 as the above response to the access source necklace-type terminal 14.

[0117] Upon receiving the above response, the necklace-type terminal 14 plays the proposal indicated by the received proposal information using the speaker 40.

[0118] In step S508, the output unit 296 outputs (transmits) the received environmental data to other users 20 and terminates the first identification process.

[0119] As mentioned above, by transmitting the received environmental data to other users 20, it is possible to share that environmental data among the users 20 and manage environmental risks across the entire region.

[0120] Next, an example of the flow of the second specific processing performed in the data processing device 12 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 14.

[0121] In step S600, the processing unit 294 determines whether a predetermined trigger condition is met. Specifically, the trigger condition may be the arrival of a predetermined timing for starting the execution of the second specific process (in this embodiment, the timing when an instruction input to instruct the execution of the second specific process is made by any user 20).

[0122] If the trigger condition is met in step S600 (step S600; Yes), proceed to step S602. On the other hand, if the trigger condition is not met in step S600 (step S600; No), terminate the second specific processing.

[0123] In step S602, the processing unit 294 acquires weather forecasts and environmental risk information from the external device 18.

[0124] In step S604, the processing unit 294 reads the user profile 59, the adjustment log (described later), environmental data, and biometric data corresponding to each user 20 (hereinafter referred to as "target user") wearing the necklace-type terminal 14 that is the source of the instruction to execute the second specific processing. At this time, the processing unit 294 reads the data for the most recent predetermined period (in this embodiment, one month) related to the target user that has been stored in the data storage unit 54 as environmental data and biometric data.

[0125] In step S606, the processing unit 294 adds instructions to the acquired weather forecast and environmental risk information, the read user profile 59, adjustment log, environmental data, and biometric data to generate a prompt for obtaining the result of the second specific processing.

[0126] For example, it might generate a prompt such as, "This is the current weather forecast and environmental risk information, along with adjustment logs for environmental equipment related to the user, environmental data, and biometric data. From this data, generate control signals to control air conditioners, ventilation fans, and lighting fixtures that can improve the user's environmental conditions."

[0127] Thus, in this embodiment, weather forecasts, environmental risk information, adjustment logs, environmental data, and biometric data are all applied, but the embodiment is not limited to these, and any one or more combinations of these data may be applied.

[0128] In step S608, the processing unit 294 inputs the generated prompt to the data generation model 58 and obtains the result of the second specific processing (in this embodiment, a control signal to the environmental device 16) based on the output of the data generation model 58. Thus, in this embodiment, a single data generation model 58 is used for both the first and second specific processing, but the system is not limited to this configuration. For example, different data generation models may be used for the first and second specific processing.

[0129] In step S610, the processing unit 294 controls the environmental device 16 using the control signals generated by the data generation model 58.

[0130] In step S612, the processing unit 294 registers an adjustment log, which is a log of the adjustments made to the environmental device 16 by the processing in step S610, in the storage 32, and terminates this second specific processing.

[0131] The adjustment logs registered here, as well as the environmental and biometric data sequentially stored in the data storage unit 54 by the input unit 292, are used in the second identification process and can also be viewed by the user 20, etc., and can be used for long-term health management and pattern analysis.

[0132] In this embodiment, the case in which the data processing device 12 directly controls the environmental device 16 through the second specific processing has been described, but the embodiment is not limited to this form. For example, the data processing device 12 may generate information indicating the control content for the environmental device 16 as the above response using the data generation model 58, and transmit the response to the necklace-type terminal 14, while the necklace-type terminal 14 controls the environmental device 16. In this embodiment, the environmental device 16 may be controlled via a mobile terminal such as a smartphone held by the user 20.

[0133] Furthermore, although this embodiment describes a case in which the data generation model 58 generates proposal information and control signals for the environmental device 16, the embodiment is not limited to this configuration. For example, the data generation model 58 may be used to estimate the type and risk level of environmental risks, and the data processing device 12 or necklace-type terminal 14 may use this information to create proposal information and control signals, and then present the proposal information or control the environmental device 16.

[0134] For example, when creating information in this format, optimal conditions for environmental data are predetermined for each type of risk. Then, if the estimated risk level is the lowest (for example, if all environmental data of the corresponding type meets the optimal conditions), information such as "The environmental conditions for XX are optimal." (XX is the type of risk; the same applies below) is created. In this case, if the estimated risk level is moderate (for example, if only some of the environmental data of the corresponding type meets the optimal conditions), information such as "Adjustment of the environmental conditions for XX is recommended" is created. Furthermore, if the estimated risk level is the highest (for example, if none of the environmental data of the corresponding type meets the optimal conditions), information such as "The environmental conditions for XX require urgent attention" is created.

[0135] 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.

[0136] In the embodiments described above, examples were 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, involving multiple computers, including computer 22.

[0137] In the embodiments described above, examples were 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.

[0138] 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.

[0139] 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.

[0140] 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.

[0141] 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.

[0142] 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.

[0143] 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.

[0144] 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.

[0145] 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.

[0146] In relation to the above, the following additional information is disclosed.

[0147] <Note 1> A collection unit that collects the outputs of an environmental sensor that detects environmental data around the wearer, and a biosensor that detects the wearer's biological data, An execution unit that performs environmental improvement processing, including processing to present suggested information for dynamically improving the environment around the wearer using the collected output, A necklace-type terminal that includes this device. <Note 2> The aforementioned environmental data is at least one of temperature, humidity, air quality, light intensity, and sound pressure. The necklace-type terminal described in Appendix 1. <Note 3> The aforementioned environmental improvement treatment is a process that dynamically improves at least one of the following in the environment surrounding the wearer: temperature, humidity, air quality, and brightness. The necklace-type terminal described in Appendix 1 or Appendix 2. <Note 4> The system further includes a communication unit that transmits the output collected by the collection unit to a data processing unit, The execution unit executes the environment improvement process using the response from the data processing device corresponding to the transmitted output. A necklace-type terminal as described in any one of the appendices 1 through 3. <Note 5> The necklace-type terminal described in Appendix 4, A data processing system including a data processing device, The aforementioned data processing device is An input unit that receives the output transmitted by the communication unit, A processing unit inputs a prompt containing information corresponding to the received output to a data generation model, and uses the output of the data generation model to obtain a response for executing the environment improvement process. An output unit that outputs the acquired response to the necklace-type terminal, A data processing system that includes this. <Note 6> The processing unit, if the output of the data generation model is an output for controlling an environmental device for improving the environment around the wearer, directly executes said control. The data processing system described in Appendix 5. <Note 7> The output unit further outputs the environmental data in the output received by the input unit to users other than the wearer. The data processing system described in Appendix 5 or Appendix 6. <Note 8> The input unit further receives the wearer's profile information. A data processing system as described in any one of the appendices 5 through 7. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0148] 10 Data Processing Systems 12 Data Processing Devices 14 Necklace-type terminal 16 Environmental equipment 16A air conditioner 16B Ventilation fan 16C illuminator 18 External equipment 38 Microphones 39 Sensors 40 speakers 41 Environmental Sensors 42 cameras 46A Control Unit 59 User Profiles 100 Data Acquisition Unit 102 Communications Department 104 Execution Unit 290 Specific Processing Unit 292 Input section 294 Processing Unit 296 Output section< / url:>

Claims

1. A collection unit that collects the outputs of an environmental sensor that detects environmental data around the wearer, and a biosensor that detects the wearer's biological data, An execution unit that performs environmental improvement processing, including processing to present suggested information for dynamically improving the environment around the wearer using the collected output, A necklace-type terminal that includes this device.

2. The aforementioned environmental data is at least one of temperature, humidity, air quality, light intensity, and sound pressure. The necklace-type terminal according to claim 1.

3. The aforementioned environmental improvement process is a process that dynamically improves at least one of the following in the environment surrounding the wearer: temperature, humidity, air quality, and brightness. The necklace-type terminal according to claim 1 or claim 2.

4. The system further includes a communication unit that transmits the output collected by the collection unit to a data processing unit, The execution unit executes the environment improvement process using the response from the data processing device corresponding to the transmitted output. The necklace-type terminal according to claim 1 or claim 2.

5. The necklace-type terminal described in claim 4, A data processing system including a data processing device, The aforementioned data processing device is An input unit that receives the output transmitted by the communication unit, A processing unit inputs a prompt containing information corresponding to the received output to a data generation model, and uses the output of the data generation model to obtain a response for executing the environment improvement process. An output unit that outputs the acquired response to the necklace-type terminal, A data processing system that includes this.

6. The processing unit, if the output of the data generation model is an output for controlling an environmental device for improving the environment around the wearer, directly executes said control. The data processing system according to claim 5.

7. The output unit further outputs the environmental data in the output received by the input unit to users other than the wearer. The data processing system according to claim 5 or claim 6.

8. The input unit further receives the wearer's profile information. The data processing system according to claim 5 or claim 6.

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