VIDEO OUTPUT SYSTEM, VIDEO OUTPUT METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Abstract

A new video output system, video output method, and program are provided that enable each user to obtain a moderate exercise effect. [Solution] The video output system disclosed herein comprises a memory unit that stores multiple video data serving as exercise examples, and a control unit that outputs video data of an exercise level selected for each user from the multiple video data and a captured image of the user to a display unit provided for each user, and the control unit outputs the video data, which are synchronized with each other based on predetermined order information, to the display units arranged in multiple individual areas each used by the user.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a video output system, a video output method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, various types of exercise, such as stretching, training, dieting, rehabilitation, etc., have been performed by people of all genders and ages for the purpose of maintaining health and improving physical condition, etc. The effects of these exercises can be further improved by performing them under the guidance of an instructor or by following video guides, etc.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a system that allows a user to exercise while watching and listening to pre-recorded video and audio that serve as exercise examples. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-6961 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The above system can enhance the effect of exercise, but there is room for further improvement in terms of ensuring that each user receives the appropriate exercise effect.

[0006] Therefore, the present disclosure has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a new video output system, video output method, and program that allows each user to obtain a moderate exercise effect. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] According to the present disclosure, a storage unit that stores a plurality of video data serving as exercise examples; a control unit that outputs the image data of the exercise level selected for each user from the plurality of image data and the captured image of the user to a display unit provided for each user, A video output system is provided in which the control unit outputs the video data synchronized with each other based on predetermined order information to the display units arranged in multiple individual areas each used by a user.

[0008] Further, according to the present disclosure, an information processing device A memory process for storing a plurality of video data serving as exercise examples; a control process for outputting the image data of the exercise level selected for each user from the plurality of image data and the captured image of the user to a display unit provided for each user; A video output method is provided in which the control process includes a process of outputting the video data synchronized with each other based on predetermined order information to the display units arranged in multiple individual areas each used by a user.

[0009] According to the present disclosure, the information processing device further includes: A memory process for storing a plurality of video data serving as exercise examples; a control process for outputting the image data of the exercise level selected for each user from the plurality of image data and the captured image of the user to a display unit provided for each user; A program is provided in which the control process includes a process of outputting the video data synchronized with each other based on predetermined order information to the display units arranged in multiple individual areas each used by a user. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a new video output system, video output method, and program that enable each user to obtain a moderate exercise effect. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example configuration of a system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of an information processing device according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of user information according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of user information according to the embodiment. [Figure 5] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating an example of a video display in the system according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an exercise menu according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an exercise menu applied to a user according to the embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a series of controls in the system according to the embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of a display unit according to the embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of the screen of the display unit according to the embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of the screen of the display unit according to the embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of the screen of the display unit according to the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] Preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this specification and drawings, components having substantially the same functional configurations are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted.

[0013] The system of this embodiment provides videos suitable for various exercises, such as body stretching, training, dieting, rehabilitation, etc., aimed at maintaining or improving health, recovering physical condition, alleviating pain, etc. The user can improve the effectiveness of the exercise by comparing the video of the user's movements displayed on the display unit with a video of the user's movements, and moving their body in a way that imitates the video of the model movements.

[0014] 1 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a video output system 1 according to the present embodiment. The system includes an information processing device 10 for providing a user with a video, a display unit 20 configured with a monitor or the like, and a camera 30. The information processing device 10, the display unit 20, and the camera 30 are connected to each other by wire, but may also be connected to each other wirelessly and communicate with each other to transmit and receive various information.

[0015] In the example of FIG. 1, a room such as a store or home used by multiple users is partitioned into multiple individual areas (so-called individual booths) A1, A2, A3, etc. for exercise. Each user U1, U2, U3, etc. can exercise while viewing a monitor (20) installed in the individual area. Each individual area is provided with a support B, such as a handrail, to support the user's exercise. The support B can be used to enhance the exercise effect or prevent falls during exercise by providing handholds or feet. Each individual area may also be equipped with tools or equipment to assist with exercise, such as chairs, beds, steps, balls, or rollers. The example of FIG. 1 also illustrates one staff member S, who can monitor the progress of multiple users' exercise and provide advice and support. The staff member S is not required, and the number of staff members may be multiple. Note that this system is not limited to the illustrated example. For example, each individual area may be provided with only one display unit, allowing users to exercise independently.

[0016] 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the information processing device 10. The information processing device 10 is a device used by a system administrator or the like when operating and managing various services, and may be, for example, a general-purpose computer such as a workstation or personal computer, or may be logically realized using cloud computing technology. Furthermore, the information processing device 10 is not limited to a single device, but may be configured by combining multiple devices, or may be configured by a server device located in a different location and an information processing terminal at each store.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 2, the information processing device 10 may include a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, an input unit 13, and a communication unit 14. The information processing device 10 can accept various types of input information via the input unit 13, the communication unit 14, the camera 30, etc. The information processing device 10 then executes processing according to a program in the control unit 11 in response to the input information and outputs the processing results of the program. The output information may include, for example, video (video), images, audio, etc., and is output from the display unit 20 or another output unit, or transmitted to an external device via the communication unit 14. Note that a portion of the program may be transmitted to another information processing device and executed on the other information processing device. In this case, the other information processing device may be, for example, a smartphone, mobile phone terminal, tablet terminal, personal computer, etc. used by a staff member or user, and is connected to the information processing device 10 wirelessly or via a wired connection via a network such as the Internet.

[0018] The control unit 11 transfers information between each unit and controls the entire information processing device 10, and is realized, for example, by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) executing a program stored in a specified memory.

[0019] The storage unit 12 stores various types of information. The storage unit 12 can store programs for executing various control processes and functions in the control unit 11, input information, etc., and is configured by one or any combination of RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), flash memory, HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), other storage, etc.

[0020] The storage unit 12 can store user information relating to the user, exercise menu information relating to the exercise menu, and the like.

[0021] User information may include, for example, as shown in Figure 3, each user's unique identification information (user ID), registration date, name, etc., as well as user attribute information such as gender and age (including information on age groups such as teens, twenties, etc.).

[0022] As shown in FIG. 4, the user information may also include information about each user's painful body parts. For example, the user or staff member S may input the information about the painful body parts via the input unit 13 before exercise, and the information is stored in the memory unit. In the example of FIG. 4, the information includes items such as neck, shoulders, lower back, hip joints, knees, and others, with painful areas indicated by a circle and non-painful areas indicated by a dash. For example, the control unit 11 can display items such as neck, shoulders, lower back, hip joints, knees, and others on the display unit 20 or a display device such as a smartphone or tablet used by the user or staff member, allowing selection and input, and can accept input information about the painful body parts selected by the user or staff member and store the information in the memory unit. The user information may also include information such as the user's past exercise history using the system and the history of painful body parts. For example, the exercise history can include date and time information such as the date and time when the user performed the exercise using this system, the type of exercise menu (output video data) performed, the difficulty level, and the order (start menu, end menu), etc., and the pain history can be information that associates the date and time information when the area of ​​pain was entered with the area of ​​pain.

[0023] The input unit 13 is used by users, staff, and system administrators to input various information, and is realized by, for example, a keyboard, mouse, touch panel, microphone, etc. The user or staff can use the input unit 13 to input various information about the user, select an exercise menu, and perform input operations such as starting, stopping, pausing, and resuming exercise.

[0024] The communication unit 14 is for communicating with other information processing devices, and has the function of a receiving unit that receives various data and signals transmitted from other information processing devices, etc., and the function of a transmitting unit that transmits various data and signals to other information processing devices, etc. in response to instructions from the control unit 11.

[0025] The display unit 20 can output, as an image, information generated by the control unit 11 or information received via the communication unit. The display unit 20 is configured, for example, with a monitor such as a liquid crystal display (LCD), a touch panel, etc. In addition to the display unit 20, an audio output unit such as a speaker may be provided at any position in the individual areas (A1, A2, A3), or audio may be output from headphones or earphones used by each user. The output unit such as the display unit 20 can output various information based on commands from the control unit 11. The information processing device 10 may also have an output unit for outputting images (video) and audio.

[0026] The camera 30 can capture an image of a user positioned in an individual area, display the image data on the display unit 20 in real time, and transmit the image data to the information processing device 10. In the illustrated example, the camera 30 is provided above the display unit 20, but this is not limiting and the camera 30 may be provided below the display unit 20, on either the left or right side, integrated with the display unit 20, or located at a position separate from the display unit 20. A plurality of cameras 30 may be provided for each individual area. For example, two, three, or more cameras may be provided, such as one camera capable of capturing an image of the front of the user, one camera capable of capturing an image of the side, and one camera capable of capturing an image of the back.

[0027] The individual area may be equipped with a camera for image recognition of identification codes, such as barcodes or two-dimensional codes, associated with the user's identification information, or a device such as a tablet terminal including the camera. For example, the camera may read a barcode printed on a membership card or other device used by each user, thereby acquiring information about the user associated with the barcode and stored in advance in a storage unit. This allows efficient processing at the time of reception using the barcode, thereby shortening the time until the start of exercise. The image data acquired by the camera can be subjected to various image analyses by a control unit of the information processing device, or the camera itself may be equipped with a control unit function. Barcodes, etc. may also be recognized by the camera 30 shown in FIG. 1.

[0028] As shown in FIG. 5, the control unit 11 can display on the display unit 20 an exercise model video V1 (video data) and a real-time video V2 of the user captured by the camera 30. The control unit 11 can perform image analysis of the captured data from the camera 30 to superimpose information about the user's skeletal structure on the video V2. For example, the control unit 11 can display multiple circles indicating the positions of the user's specific joints (ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, wrists, head, etc.) and lines connecting them. This allows the user to exercise while checking their skeletal structure and posture, thereby improving the effectiveness of the exercise. The model video V1 and the user's captured image V2 are not limited to the arrangement shown in FIG. 5. They can be displayed side-by-side, with the left and right reversed, or they can be displayed one above the other, or they can be superimposed with one transparent. As shown in FIG. 5, the control unit 11 can display information about the displayed exercise menu (number, type, target body part, level), or user information (name, gender, age, painful area, etc.).

[0029] Here, the specific content of the video V1 serving as an exercise example will be described. FIG. 6 shows an example of exercise menu information displayed as video V1. The exercise menu progresses according to the sequence information, from smallest numbers to largest numbers, such as 1, 2, 3, ..., 21. After completing 21, the display unit returns to 1, and then repeats the sequence, displaying 2, 3, ..., etc. Each user may start exercising from 1 on the exercise menu, or from an exercise menu number other than 1, such as 6 or 10. Regardless of the exercise menu number, the exercise is generally completed after one round of the exercise menu (one round of 21 menus). However, the exercise may be performed multiple times, such as two or three times, a predetermined number of times, or a number of times selected by the user or staff.

[0030] 6, the exercise menu information includes video data associated with information such as a number (order information), a type (attribute information), a menu name, and a level (exercise level). The numbers range from 1 to 21 in this example, but are not limited to this and may be less than or greater than 21. The exercise menu information can be arbitrarily set by the service provider (system administrator) and stored in advance in a storage unit.

[0031] The types of exercise menu are pre-categorized into three types: stretching, core exercise, and movement practice. The number of types is not limited to three, and may be two or less, or four or more. In this example, "stretching" is exercise to improve muscle flexibility, "core exercise" is exercise to improve core stability, and "movement practice" is exercise to improve the coordination between the brain and body.

[0032] The menu name is a name for each menu that indicates the purpose of the exercise or the part of the body to which stress is applied, and can be set by the service provider as desired.

[0033] Each exercise menu has multiple levels. Level S is the most demanding and difficult, with levels A, B, and E representing progressively less demanding and less difficult exercises. For example, the exercise menu for exercise number 12, "Side of the Buttocks (First Half)," in FIG. 6 has two levels: Level A and Level B. In the example of FIG. 6, the maximum number of levels is six and the minimum number is two. However, the number may be set to one or seven or more. The exercise menu can be selected based on user information such as the user's physical ability, pain, age, and gender. The exercise menu may be selected by staff S or the user themselves, or automatically by the control unit based on a predetermined program. In this example, for a first-time user who has not input a pain location, Level A is selected as a standard exercise level. However, this is not limited to this.

[0034] As exercise menu information, video data (moving image data) of exercise menus associated with individual exercise menu identification information from "MOTION 001" to "MOTION 080" is stored in the storage unit. The videos from "MOTION 001" to "MOTION 080" are previously filmed, edited, and stored, and can all be videos of the same length. The lengths of the videos may differ from one another, but it is preferable that at least videos with the same menu number (e.g., "MOTION 001," "MOTION 002," and "MOTION 003," which are numbered 1) be the same length. For each number from 1 to 21 in the exercise menu (numbers indicating the order), one exercise level from level S to level E is selected for each user, and a model video of the corresponding "MOTION XXX" is displayed as model video V1 on the display unit 20. Alternatively, if there is no corresponding video data (corresponding to "-" in FIG. 6), no video data is displayed, and a message such as a message to take a break from the exercise of that number can be displayed. For example, the exercise menu with the lowest load level in the "neck" exercise menu No. 1 is "movement 003" at level B. In this case, for a user who has neck pain or weak neck muscles, the video of "movement 003" with the lowest load level may be displayed, but instead of displaying the model video, a message such as "Please skip this exercise menu" may be displayed to encourage the user to wait and not perform the specific exercise menu (see FIG. 11). That is, in this system, based on user information, the model video of all numbers in the exercise menu may be displayed, or the model video of a specific numbered exercise menu may not be displayed, or a message encouraging the user not to exercise may be displayed.

[0035] Fig. 7 shows an example of exercise levels applied to each user. As shown in Fig. 7, one level is selected for each user for menu numbers 1 to 21, and example video data corresponding to the selected level is displayed.

[0036] 8 shows the flow of information processing in this system. First, the user inputs user information via the input unit 13, either through staff S or by the user themselves. Staff S can ask for information from the user as needed and input the user information. As a result, the control unit of the information processing device acquires the user information (S1).

[0037] Specifically, a user using the system for the first time can register user information by inputting information such as their name, gender, age, and pain location themselves or through a staff member. Upon receiving the input information, the control unit assigns the user a unique identification number and barcode information, and also acquires the current date and time information, which is stored in the memory unit in association with the input information (see Figures 3 and 4). The service provider can assign each user a membership card or the like on which a unique registered barcode is printed. This allows users who use the system for the second or subsequent times to read the information in the memory unit by having the camera recognize the barcode on the membership card in a separate area, without having to input the user information each time. It is also possible to update the information in the memory unit by requiring users to input specific user information, such as pain information, each time the system is used.

[0038] The control unit of the information processing device determines an exercise level from among exercise menus 1 to 21 based on the user information (S2). The control unit can determine the exercise menu based on at least one or a combination of the user's age, gender, painful area, and past history information. The exercise menu can be determined automatically by the control unit based on predetermined conditions, or by staff based on the user information. For example, a lower level can be selected for the exercise menu for a painful area compared to an area without pain. Also, the younger the user, the higher the overall exercise menu level can be selected. Also, a higher overall level can be selected for men than for women. As shown in FIG. 7, the levels of all exercise menus are determined for each user. Returning to FIG. 8, the control unit outputs video data corresponding to the level to the display unit (S3). At the same time, the control unit activates camera 30 to output real-time images of the user to the display unit.

[0039] In this example, the image V1 displayed as an example in all individual areas A1, A2, A3, etc. is synchronized. That is, video data with the same menu number is displayed at the same time in all individual areas A1, A2, A3, etc. For example, while the video menu of level A number 3 (action 008) is displayed in individual area A1 used by user U1, a video menu of any of levels 3 (action 008, action 009, or action 010) is displayed in individual area A2 and individual area A3 according to the user information. In this way, by displaying synchronized exercise menus in multiple individual areas, multiple users can enjoy the fun of exercising together and increase their motivation to exercise. Note that even if the number is the same, different levels of video menus can be displayed for each user. Even if the levels are different, exercise menus with the same number target the same body part, so multiple users can achieve the effect of performing similar exercises together.

[0040] Figure 8 shows an example of the flow for displaying video using this system. Users of this system can visit a store or other location and exercise at their own convenience.

[0041] In this system, the control unit may periodically display model images on the display unit in the order of the menu numbers, regardless of whether the user is present or not. In this case, the user can start the exercise menu at any time. For example, if the user starts exercising at number 1, they will exercise in the order of number 2, 3, ..., according to the exercise menu, and end with number 21. Also, if the user starts at number 2, they will exercise in the order of number 3, 4, ..., according to the exercise menu, and end with number 1.

[0042] The control unit can accept the start input based on input information from the user or staff S via the input unit 13. Alternatively, the start input may be accepted by recognizing a barcode.

[0043] The control unit may determine the timing for the user to start exercising when it receives a start input. For example, the control unit may display images to prompt the user to exercise only from a predetermined specific type (attribute information) of exercise menu or a specific menu number. Specifically, the control unit may control the display of model videos and captured images during the time when the "Core" and "Movement Practice" menus are displayed so that the user can start exercising from a menu corresponding to the "Stretching" type, which places less strain on the body, or may display a message such as "Please do not participate in this menu and start from the next menu," as shown in FIG. 9.

[0044] The control unit may output image data to the display unit prompting the user to start exercising at a timing determined based on the start input. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, image data of a message such as "Start exercising from this menu" may be output to the display unit at the timing prompting the user to start exercising. This timing may be arbitrarily set by the service provider and stored in the storage unit. For example, the menu may be the menu played immediately after the start input is received, or the menu with a specific attribute (e.g., stretching) that is played the earliest after the start input is received, or the menu with a specific number (e.g., even numbers, odd numbers, multiples of 5, etc.) that is played the earliest after the start input is received. In this way, prompting the user to start exercising at an appropriate timing makes it easier for the user to grasp the timing to start exercising, thereby improving convenience. Furthermore, for example, prompting the user to start with a menu with a lower load can help prevent injuries.

[0045] The control unit can output image data prompting the user to finish exercising to the display unit at a predetermined timing. This timing can be set arbitrarily by the service provider and stored in the storage unit. For example, the control unit can output image data prompting the user to finish exercising to the display unit a predetermined period after the output of image data prompting the user to start exercising. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, image data of a message such as "Today's exercise menu is complete. Thank you for your hard work" can be output to the display unit once the exercise menu has completed one cycle after the output of image data prompting the user to start exercising. In this way, by prompting the user to finish exercising at an appropriate timing, excessive exercise can be prevented, thereby preventing injuries.

[0046] The control unit may also output image data that urges the user not to perform an exercise menu based on the user information. For example, the control unit may output image data that urges the user to temporarily stop exercising, such as "Please take a break from this exercise menu" as shown in FIG. 12. This allows a user who is experiencing pain in a specific area to avoid exercises that target that area, thereby preventing injury.

[0047] As described above, the video output system of this embodiment includes a storage unit that stores multiple video data serving as exercise models, and a control unit that outputs video data for an exercise level selected for each user from the multiple video data and captured images of the user to a display unit provided for each user. The control unit outputs the video data, synchronized with each other based on predetermined order information, to the display units arranged in multiple individual areas used by each user. With this configuration, an exercise level is selected for each user, allowing each user to exercise appropriately. Therefore, each user can achieve appropriate exercise effects. Furthermore, by multiple users exercising using synchronized videos as models, they can feel a sense of unity and increase their motivation to exercise.

[0048] In the present embodiment, the control unit may be configured to repeatedly output the plurality of pieces of video data to the display unit at a fixed cycle based on the sequence information, thereby allowing the user to start exercising at any timing while the exercise menu is being repeated.

[0049] In this embodiment, the control unit may select the exercise level based on information about the painful area of ​​each user's body. By selecting an appropriate exercise level according to the painful area, pain can be alleviated or pain can be prevented from increasing due to excessive exercise.

[0050] In this embodiment, the control unit may select the exercise level based on information about the age of each user, thereby encouraging the user to exercise at an appropriate level according to their age.

[0051] In this embodiment, the control unit may select the exercise level based on information about the gender of each user, thereby encouraging the user to exercise at an appropriate level according to differences in athletic ability due to gender.

[0052] In this embodiment, the storage unit may store history information regarding the history of each user's use of the video output system, and the control unit may select the exercise level based on the history information of each user. This may encourage an appropriate level of exercise according to the user's past exercise history. Specifically, the same exercise level as the previous exercise level may be selected, or a higher or lower level than the previous exercise level may be selected. Alternatively, information about a pain site in the past may be used as the current pain site, and an exercise level according to the pain site may be selected.

[0053] In this embodiment, the control unit may output image data to the display unit to prompt the user to start exercising based on a start input from the user. This makes it easier for the user to know when to start exercising, thereby improving the convenience of the system.

[0054] In this embodiment, the control unit may output image data prompting the user to stop exercising to the display unit a predetermined period after outputting the image data prompting the user to start exercising. This makes it easier for the user to know when to start exercising, thereby improving the convenience of the system.

[0055] In this embodiment, each piece of video data may be associated with attribute information relating to the type of exercise, and the control unit may determine the timing to prompt the user to start exercising based on the start input and the attribute information. This allows the user to start exercising from an exercise menu with an appropriate attribute, thereby further improving the effectiveness of the exercise.

[0056] In addition, in the video output method of this embodiment, an information processing device executes a storage process for storing multiple video data serving as exercise models, and a control process for outputting video data of an exercise level selected for each user from the multiple video data and captured images of the user to a display unit provided for each user. The control process includes a process for outputting the video data synchronized with each other based on predetermined order information to the display units arranged in multiple individual areas used by each user. With this configuration, an exercise level is selected for each user, allowing each user to exercise appropriately. Therefore, each user can achieve appropriate exercise effects. Furthermore, by multiple users exercising using synchronized videos as models, they can feel a sense of unity and increase their motivation to exercise.

[0057] Furthermore, the program in this embodiment causes an information processing device to execute a storage process for storing multiple video data serving as exercise models, and a control process for outputting video data of an exercise level selected for each user from the multiple video data and captured images of the user to a display unit provided for each user. The control process includes outputting the video data synchronized with each other based on predetermined order information to the display units arranged in multiple individual areas used by each user. With this configuration, an exercise level is selected for each user, allowing each user to exercise appropriately. Therefore, each user can achieve appropriate exercise effects. Furthermore, by multiple users exercising using synchronized videos as models, they can feel a sense of unity and increase their motivation to exercise.

[0058] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, synchronized video data is output to display units provided in a plurality of individual areas, but video data may also be output to a single display unit.

[0059] In this case, the video output system includes a storage unit that stores a plurality of video data serving as exercise examples, and a control unit that outputs video data of an exercise level selected for each user from the plurality of video data and a captured image of the user to a display unit provided for each user, each of which is associated with attribute information regarding the type of exercise, and the control unit determines the timing to prompt the user to start exercising based on the user's start input and the attribute information. This allows the user to start exercising from an exercise menu with appropriate attributes, further improving the exercise effect.

[0060] In addition, when determining the exercise menu, the exercise menu may be determined based on posture information evaluating each user's posture in addition to pain information. Similar to the pain information, posture information can be set for each body part, such as the neck, shoulders, lower back, hip joints, and knees. The posture information may be input by a staff member examining the user's posture and range of motion of their joints and input via a tablet device or the like, or by the user themselves. Alternatively, the control unit may automatically evaluate the posture information based on image information of the user acquired via a camera 30 or the like. Specifically, the posture and range of motion of each body part are evaluated on a multi-level scale, with a high rating for good posture or a large range of motion, and a low rating for poor posture or a small range of motion. In this system, the control unit can increase the difficulty level of the menu when the evaluation value of the posture information is above a predetermined value (high), or decrease the difficulty level of the menu when the evaluation value is below the predetermined value (low).

[0061] Furthermore, when determining the exercise menu, the exercise menu may be determined based on menu achievement level information. For example, if the user actually performs a specific exercise menu and has time to spare, the level of achievement may be evaluated as high, and in that case, the difficulty level of the menu may be increased, or if the level of achievement is low, the difficulty level of the menu may be decreased. The achievement level information may be input by a staff member checking the user's exercise status using a tablet device or the like, or may be input by the user themselves, or the control unit may automatically evaluate the achievement level based on image information of the user acquired by the camera 30 or the like.

[0062] The exercise menu may also be reviewed (updated) at predetermined intervals, such as every week, every month, or every six months. The exercise menu is preferably reviewed by a control unit that selects an appropriate exercise menu based on various user information, such as pain information, posture information, and achievement level information, which are updated at predetermined intervals. Alternatively, a staff member may select the exercise menu based on the various user information. By appropriately reviewing the exercise menu at predetermined intervals in this manner, the user can always perform exercise at a level that is appropriate for them.

[0063] Although the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the technical scope of the present disclosure is not limited to such examples. It is clear that a person skilled in the art of the present disclosure can conceive of various modified or altered examples within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims, and it is understood that these also naturally fall within the technical scope of the present disclosure.

[0064] The devices described in this specification may be realized as a single device, or may be realized by a plurality of devices (e.g., cloud servers) partly or entirely connected via a network. For example, the control unit 11 and the storage unit 12 of the information processing device 10 may be realized by different devices connected to each other via a network.

[0065] The series of processes performed by the device described in this specification may be realized using software, hardware, or a combination of software and hardware. A computer program for realizing each function of the information processing device according to this embodiment may be created and installed on a PC or the like. A computer-readable recording medium storing such a computer program may also be provided. Examples of the recording medium include a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, and a flash memory. The computer program may also be distributed, for example, via a network, without using a recording medium.

[0066] Furthermore, the processes described herein using flowchart diagrams do not necessarily have to be performed in the order shown. Some process steps may be performed in parallel. Additional process steps may be employed, and some process steps may be omitted.

[0067] Furthermore, the effects described herein are merely descriptive or exemplary and are not limiting. In other words, the technology according to the present disclosure may achieve other effects that will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the description of this specification, in addition to or in place of the above-described effects.

[0068] The following configurations also fall within the technical scope of the present disclosure. (Item 1) a storage unit that stores a plurality of video data serving as exercise examples; a control unit that outputs the image data of the exercise level selected for each user from the plurality of image data and the captured image of the user to a display unit provided for each user, The control unit outputs the video data synchronized with each other based on predetermined order information to the display units arranged in multiple individual areas each used by a user. (Item 2) 2. The video output system according to item 1, wherein the control unit causes the display unit to repeatedly output the plurality of video data at a fixed cycle based on the sequence information. (Item 3) 3. The video output system according to item 1 or 2, wherein the control unit selects the exercise level based on information regarding a painful part of each user's body. (Item 4) 3. The video output system according to item 1 or 2, wherein the control unit selects the exercise level based on information relating to the age of each user. (Item 5) 3. The video output system according to item 1 or 2, wherein the control unit selects the exercise level based on information related to the gender of each user. (Item 6) the storage unit stores history information relating to a history of each user's use of the video output system; 3. The video output system according to item 1 or 2, wherein the control unit selects the exercise level based on the history information of each user. (Item 7) 3. The video output system according to item 1 or 2, wherein the control unit outputs image data to the display unit to prompt the user to start exercising based on a start input from the user. (Item 8) 8. The video output system according to item 7, wherein the control unit outputs image data to the display unit prompting the user to stop exercising a predetermined period of time after outputting the image data prompting the user to start exercising. (Item 9) Each of the video data is associated with attribute information relating to a type of exercise, 8. The video output system according to item 7, wherein the control unit determines the timing to prompt the user to start exercising based on the start input and the attribute information. (Item 10) The information processing device A memory process for storing a plurality of video data serving as exercise examples; a control process for outputting the image data of the exercise level selected for each user from the plurality of image data and the captured image of the user to a display unit provided for each user; The control process includes a process of outputting the video data synchronized with each other based on predetermined order information to the display units arranged in multiple individual areas each used by a user. (Item 11) In the information processing device, A memory process for storing a plurality of video data serving as exercise examples; a control process for outputting the image data of the exercise level selected for each user from the plurality of image data and the captured image of the user to a display unit provided for each user; The control process is a program that includes a process of outputting the video data synchronized with each other based on predetermined order information to the display units arranged in multiple individual areas each used by a user. [Explanation of symbols]

[0069] 1. Test and Evaluation System 10. Information processing equipment 11 Control section 12 Storage section 13 Communications Department 20 Display section 30 Camera

Claims

1. A storage unit that stores a plurality of video data serving as exercise examples; a control unit that outputs the image data of the exercise level selected for each user from the plurality of image data and the captured image of the user on a display unit used by each user based on predetermined order information; Each of the video data is associated with the sequence information, target body part information on a body part to which a load is applied, attribute information on a type of exercise, and information on the exercise level, The control unit selects video data to be displayed on the display unit from a plurality of video data having the same order information and target part information but different exercise levels, based on information regarding painful parts of each user's body.

2. The video output system according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit causes the display unit to display the target body part information, the attribute information, and the information on the exercise level when displaying the video data.

3. The video output system according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit further selects the exercise level based on information relating to an age of each user.

4. The video output system according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit further selects the exercise level based on information related to a gender of each user.

5. The storage unit further stores history information regarding a history of each user's use of the video output system, The video output system according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit selects the exercise level based on the history information of each user.

6. The video output system according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit outputs image data prompting the user to end exercise to the display unit after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of exercise.

7. An information processing device, A memory process for storing a plurality of video data serving as exercise examples; a control process for outputting the image data of the exercise level selected for each user from the plurality of image data and the captured image of the user on a display unit used by each user based on predetermined order information; Each of the video data is associated with the sequence information, target body part information on a body part to which a load is applied, attribute information on a type of exercise, and information on the exercise level, The information processing device selects video data to be displayed on the display unit from a plurality of video data having the same order information and target part information but different exercise levels, based on information regarding painful parts of the body of each user.

8. In the information processing device, A memory process for storing a plurality of video data serving as exercise examples; a control process for outputting the image data of the exercise level selected for each user from the plurality of image data and the captured image of the user on a display unit used by each user based on predetermined order information; Each of the video data is associated with the sequence information, target body part information on a body part to which a load is applied, attribute information on a type of exercise, and the exercise level information, A program that causes the information processing device to select video data to be displayed on the display unit from a plurality of video data having the same sequence information and target part information but different exercise levels, based on information regarding painful parts of the body of each user.

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