Information Processing Apparatus, Information Processing Method, and Information Processing Program

Abstract

To raise awareness of premenarche users on menstruation.SOLUTION: An information processing device disclosed herein comprises a prediction unit configured to predict a first menstrual period when a user will experience her first menstruation on the basis of user information indicative of physical features of the user, and a provision unit configured to provide the user with content in accordance with the first menstrual period predicted by the prediction unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and an information processing program.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, various services for managing the physiological state and symptoms of users have been provided. For example, a technique for managing information related to the physiology of users has been proposed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the above conventional technology, it only manages information related to physiology after the onset of physiology, and may not be suitable for users (such as girls) before they experience their first menstruation to prepare for and respond to menstruation.

[0005] The present application has been made in view of the above, and an object thereof is to enhance the awareness of menstruation for users before their first menstruation.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The information processing apparatus according to the present application includes a prediction unit that predicts a first menstruation time, which is the time when the first menstruation of the user occurs, based on user information indicating the physical characteristics of the user, and a provision unit that provides the user with content corresponding to the first menstruation time predicted by the prediction unit.

Effects of the Invention

[0007] According to one aspect of the embodiment, it is possible to enhance the awareness of the user before the first menstruation about menstruation.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] From the description of this specification and the accompanying drawings, at least the following matters become clear.

[0010] An information processing apparatus, comprising: a prediction unit that predicts a menarche time, which is the time when the user experiences menarche, based on user information indicating the user's physical characteristics; and a provision unit that provides the user with content corresponding to the menarche time predicted by the prediction unit.

[0011] According to such an information processing apparatus, the menarche time of the user is predicted based on user information indicating the user's physical characteristics. For example, the information processing apparatus predicts the menarche time based on information regarding the date of birth, characteristic information indicating physical characteristics such as height, weight, wake-up time, bedtime, number of times of exercise, exercise time, etc. at the age of 7, characteristic information at the age of 9, and recent characteristic information. In this way, since the information processing apparatus predicts the menarche time based on the combination of characteristic information at a specific age, the accuracy of the predicted menarche time can be improved.

[0012] Then, the information processing apparatus provides the user with content corresponding to the predicted menarche time. For example, when the menarche time is within one year from the present, the information processing apparatus provides the user with content in which a message prompting preparation for menarche is arranged. Thereby, since the information processing apparatus provides the user with content in which a message prompting preparation for menarche is arranged, the awareness of the user before menarche about physiology can be enhanced.

[0013] In this way, the information processing apparatus distributes the content generated according to the period between the predicted menarche time and the current time. Thereby, the information processing apparatus can provide appropriate content according to the current situation of the user. Therefore, the user before menarche can prepare for and respond to physiology.

[0014] Furthermore, the information processing apparatus further comprises a generation unit that generates content corresponding to the menarche time predicted by the prediction unit, and provides the user with the content generated by the generation unit.

[0015] According to such an information processing apparatus, in order to provide the user with content generated according to the predicted first menstruation period, it is possible to enhance the user's awareness of physiology before the first menstruation.

[0016] In addition, the information processing apparatus generates content according to the period until the first menstruation period.

[0017] According to such an information processing apparatus, in order to generate content according to the period until the first menstruation period, it is possible to generate content for enhancing the user's awareness of physiology before the first menstruation.

[0018] In addition, the information processing apparatus generates a plurality of contents corresponding to the physical characteristics of the user according to the first menstruation period.

[0019] According to such an information processing apparatus, in order to generate a plurality of contents corresponding to the physical characteristics of the user according to the first menstruation period, it is possible to generate various contents for enhancing the user's awareness of physiology before the first menstruation.

[0020] In addition, when it is estimated based on the first menstruation period that the first menstruation has started, the information processing apparatus generates content for managing the first menstruation and physiology.

[0021] According to such an information processing apparatus, when it is estimated based on the first menstruation period that the first menstruation has started, in order to generate content for managing the first menstruation and physiology, it is possible to generate content for enabling the user before the first menstruation to manage information related to physiology.

[0022] In addition, when it is estimated based on the first menstruation period that the first menstruation has not started, the information processing apparatus generates content for predicting the time when the first menstruation will occur.

[0023] According to such an information processing apparatus, when it is estimated that menarche has not started based on the onset time of menarche, content for predicting the time when menarche occurs can be generated, and thus content for raising the awareness of the user before menarche about menarche can be generated.

[0024] Further, the information processing apparatus generates the content for managing the menarche and menstruation and the content for predicting the time when menarche occurs so that the components of the content screen displayed on the display unit of the terminal device are similar.

[0025] According to such an information processing apparatus, since the content for managing the menarche and menstruation and the content for predicting the time when menarche occurs are generated so that the components of the content screen displayed on the display unit of the terminal device are similar, content for seamlessly transitioning the user from menarche to the management of menstruation can be generated.

[0026] Further, the information processing apparatus generates content according to the operation of the content by the user.

[0027] According to such an information processing apparatus, since content is generated according to the operation of the content by the user, content for raising the awareness of the user before menarche about menstruation can be generated.

[0028] Further, the information processing apparatus generates content for predicting the menarche time again according to the operation of the user.

[0029] According to such an information processing apparatus, since content for predicting the time when menarche occurs again is generated according to the operation of the user, content for predicting the menarche time again at an appropriate timing according to the physical and psychological changes of the user can be generated for the user.

[0030] In addition, the information processing apparatus generates content including information on the user's past menarche time according to an operation by the user.

[0031] According to such an information processing apparatus, since content including information on the user's past menarche time is generated according to an operation by the user, it is possible to generate content for allowing the user to grasp the change in the predicted menarche time so far.

[0032] In addition, the information processing apparatus generates content in which the menarche time, a predetermined period before the menarche time, and a predetermined period after the menarche time are arranged.

[0033] According to such an information processing apparatus, since content in which the menarche time, a predetermined period before the menarche time, and a predetermined period after the menarche time are arranged is generated, it is possible to generate content for allowing the user to visually grasp the menarche time including the periods before and after the menarche time.

[0034] In addition, the information processing apparatus generates content in which the menarche time, a predetermined period before the menarche time, and a predetermined period after the menarche time are arranged in the form of a circular graph.

[0035] According to such an information processing apparatus, since content in which the menarche time, a predetermined period before the menarche time, and a predetermined period after the menarche time are arranged in the form of a circular graph is generated, it is possible to generate content for allowing the user to visually grasp the menarche time including the periods before and after the menarche time.

[0036] In addition, the information processing apparatus generates content in which the menarche time is arranged on the right side of the center of the content in the circular graph.

[0037] According to such an information processing apparatus, among circular graphs, in order to generate content in which the menarche period is arranged on the right side of the center of the content, it is possible to generate content for visually enabling the user to grasp the menarche period including the periods before and after the menarche period.

[0038] Further, the information processing apparatus generates the content in which the information indicating the menarche period is arranged at the center of the circular graph.

[0039] According to such an information processing apparatus, in order to generate content in which the information indicating the menarche period is arranged at the center of the circular graph, it is possible to generate content for visually enabling the user to grasp the menarche period.

[0040] Further, the information processing apparatus generates content in which the circular graph is displayed in a rotating manner when the period from the current time to the menarche period is within a predetermined period based on the period between the menarche period and the current time.

[0041] According to such an information processing apparatus, based on the period between the menarche period and the current time, in order to generate content in which the circular graph is displayed in a rotating manner when the period from the current time to the menarche period is within a predetermined period, it is possible to generate content for visually enabling the user to grasp the menarche period.

[0042] Further, the information processing apparatus generates content in which the menarche period, a predetermined period before the menarche period, and a predetermined period after the menarche period are arranged in the form of a rectangular graph.

[0043] According to such an information processing apparatus, in order to generate content in which the menarche period, a predetermined period before the menarche period, and a predetermined period after the menarche period are arranged in the form of a rectangular graph, it is possible to generate content for visually enabling the user to grasp the menarche period including the periods before and after the menarche period.

[0044] In addition, the information processing device generates content including the rectangular graph and the probability of experiencing menarche every predetermined period.

[0045] According to such an information processing device, since it generates content including a rectangular graph and the probability of experiencing menarche every predetermined period, it is possible to generate content for visually enabling the user to grasp the menarche timing and the probability of experiencing menarche.

[0046] In addition, the information processing device generates content including different character strings for the user based on the period between the menarche timing and the current time.

[0047] According to such an information processing device, since it generates content including different character strings for the user based on the period between the menarche timing and the current time, it is possible to generate content for enhancing the user's recognition of menarche according to the user.

[0048] In addition, when the period from the current time to the menarche timing exceeds a predetermined threshold, the information processing device generates content including a first character string for the user.

[0049] According to such an information processing device, when the period from the current time to the menarche timing exceeds a predetermined threshold, since it generates content including a first character string for the user, it is possible to generate content for enhancing the user's recognition of menarche according to the user.

[0050] In addition, when the elapsed period from the menarche timing to the current time has elapsed for a predetermined period or more, the information processing device generates content including another character string different from the first character string for the user.

[0051] According to such an information processing device, when the elapsed period from the menarche timing to the current time has elapsed for a predetermined period or more, since it generates content including another character string different from the first character string for the user, it is possible to generate content for enhancing the user's sense of security regarding menarche according to the user.

[0052] Further, when the elapsed period from the onset of menstruation to the current time has exceeded a predetermined period and the user is under a predetermined age, the information processing apparatus generates content including a second character string for the user.

[0053] According to such an information processing apparatus, when the elapsed period from the onset of menstruation to the current time has exceeded a predetermined period and the user is under a predetermined age, in order to generate content including a second character string for the user, it is possible to generate content for enhancing the sense of security regarding menstruation according to the user.

[0054] Further, when the elapsed period from the onset of menstruation to the current time has exceeded a predetermined period and the user is of a predetermined age or older, the information processing apparatus generates content including a third character string for the user.

[0055] According to such an information processing apparatus, when the elapsed period from the onset of menstruation to the current time has exceeded a predetermined period and the user is of a predetermined age or older, in order to generate content including a third character string for the user, it is possible to generate content for enhancing the recognition of changes in the user's physical condition.

[0056] Further, the information processing apparatus provides the content including information about a product selected according to the onset of menstruation.

[0057] According to such an information processing apparatus, in order to provide content including information about an absorbent article selected according to the onset of menstruation, the appealing effect of the absorbent article can be enhanced.

[0058] An example of a mode for implementing an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and an information processing program (hereinafter referred to as an "embodiment") will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the information processing apparatus, the information processing method, and the information processing program are not limited by this embodiment. Also, in the following embodiments, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplicate explanations are omitted.

[0059] [Embodiment] [1. An example of information processing shown by the information processing apparatus] An example of the information processing executed by the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the information processing executed by the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment. In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing apparatus 100 will be described by giving an example of providing content corresponding to the menarche time, which is the time when the user's menarche occurs, to the user. Here, the content referred to here is the content displayed on a predetermined application.

[0060] In the example of FIG. 1, it is assumed that the user tries to use an application AP (hereinafter sometimes referred to as app AP) having a function of managing the user's physiology and a function of predicting the user's menarche time before menarche. In this case, the terminal device 10 used by the user downloads the app AP from a predetermined application providing service. Then, the terminal device 10 installs the app AP (step S1).

[0061] Subsequently, the information processing apparatus 100 acquires user information regarding the user from the terminal device 10 (step S2). For example, the information processing apparatus 100 acquires various user information input by the user via the app AP activated on the terminal device 10. To give a more specific example, the information processing apparatus 100 acquires, as user information, information regarding the date of birth, height and weight at a specific age, wake-up time, bedtime, number of times of exercise, exercise time, etc. Also, the information processing apparatus 100 acquires, as user information, information regarding an increase in appetite, appearance of vaginal discharge, growth of height, change in body shape, etc.

[0062] Also, the information processing device 100 predicts the user's menarche time (step S3). For example, the information processing device 100 predicts the menarche time based on information regarding the date of birth, characteristic information indicating physical characteristics such as height, weight, wake-up time, bedtime, number of times of exercise, exercise time, etc. at the age of 7, characteristic information at the age of 9, and recent characteristic information. Here, the prediction of the menarche time may be in units of years, months, or days, and not only predicts the time of menarche but also may predict the probability of future menarche. For example, the probability of menarche within 3 months, within 6 months, within 12 months, etc. since the prediction process was executed may be predicted. For example, assume that the information processing device 100 predicts the menarche time as "March 23, 2021" and the probability of menarche within a predetermined period as "30% within 3 months".

[0063] In this way, since the information processing device 100 predicts the menarche time based on the combination of characteristic information at a specific age, the accuracy of the predicted menarche time can be improved. Note that the information processing device 100 predicts the user's menarche time using various conventional techniques.

[0064] Then, the information processing device 100 generates content based on various information (step S3). For example, the information processing device 100 generates content containing different character strings for the user based on the period between the menarche time and the current time.

[0065] To explain with a more specific example, when the menarche time "March 23, 2021" is more than 1 year ahead from the present, the information processing device 100 generates content in which a message prompting preparation for menarche is arranged.

[0066] Here, the message shows content such as "Menarche is still a little ways off, but let's start preparing mentally. Based on the results of measurements from physical data such as height, it seems the predicted menarche is more than a year away. If your height grows a lot or there are changes to your body, let's take another measurement. Menarche is an important event indicating that your body has grown into adulthood. While learning about the growth and physiology of your body, let's also prepare mentally XXXXX together."

[0067] Also, when the menarche period "March 23, 2021" is about half a year from the present, the information processing device 100 generates content with a message prompting re-measurement. Here, the message shows content such as "Has your height grown or has there been a change to your body?? If there has been a change, let's take another measurement. While learning about the growth and physiology of your body, let's also prepare mentally XXXXX together."

[0068] On the other hand, when the menarche period "March 23, 2021" has passed more than one year from the present, the information processing device 100 generates content with a message different from the above message. For example, the information processing device 100 generates content according to the age of the user.

[0069] For example, when the menarche period "March 23, 2021" has passed more than one year from the present and the age of the user is less than 15 years old, the information processing device 100 displays content with a message for enhancing the user's sense of security arranged on it.

[0070] Here, the message shows content such as "Although the predicted month has passed, everyone is different, so don't worry. Based on the results of measurements from physical data such as height, many girls with a body type similar to yours seem to have welcomed menarche. However, the timing of the start of menarche is different for each person, so don't worry too much and wait patiently. It's a good idea to carry napkins etc. with you at all times so that you're prepared whenever your period comes!"

[0071] On the one hand, when more than one year has passed since the first menstruation period "March 23, 2021" from the present, and when the user's age is 15 years old or older, the information processing device 100 generates content with a message indicating a reminder for the user's physical condition placed on it.

[0072] Here, the message indicates content such as, for example, "When you are worried that your first menstruation has not started, consult with someone at home. As a result of measurement from physical data such as height, girls with a body type similar to yours have almost welcomed their first menstruation. How is your body growing? Has anything come out? While observing the situation, let's wait for the first menstruation. When the first menstruation still doesn't start for a long time, consult with someone at home and consider visiting a gynecologist."

[0073] Subsequently, the information processing device 100 provides the generated content to the terminal device 10 (step S4). For example, the information processing device 100 provides the terminal device 10 with content having a message prompting preparation for the first menstruation placed on it. Then, the terminal device 10 displays such content on the app AP.

[0074] Thereby, since the information processing device 100 provides the user with content having a message prompting preparation for the first menstruation, it can enhance the user's awareness of physiology before the first menstruation.

[0075] Note that hereinafter, "providing the content to the terminal device 10" may be read as "providing the content to the user". Also, "providing the content to the user" may be read as "providing the content to the terminal device 10".

[0076] In the prior art, since it only managed information related to menstruation after menstruation began, there was a risk that the target users would be limited. For example, for users before they experience their first menstruation, when they need to prepare for and respond to menstruation, the prior art may not be suitable in some cases. Thus, there was room to increase the interest and awareness of users before their first menstruation regarding menstruation. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment solves the conventional problems by providing the user with content corresponding to the predicted first menstruation time based on user information indicating the user's physical characteristics. In this way, the information processing apparatus 100 can increase the awareness of users before their first menstruation regarding menstruation.

[0077] 〔2. Example of Content Display〕 Next, with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5, an example of the display of the content screen in the app AP will be described. Specifically, with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5, the transition of the content screen and specific examples of the content will be described.

[0078] 〔2-1. An Example of Content Transition (1)〕 First, with reference to FIG. 2, the transition of the content screen when the app AP is started will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the content transition according to the embodiment. Hereinafter, while giving an example of the transition of the content screen displayed on the terminal device 10 with reference to FIG. 2, the management mode for managing information related to the user's menstruation and the prediction mode for predicting the first menstruation time based on the user information will be described.

[0079] In the example of FIG. 2, the terminal device 10 displays content C1 titled "User Settings" in order to register user information. For example, the content C1 includes a message prompting the user to make settings, such as "Tell me about yourself! Enter your date of birth, and the display of menstruation will be more accurate."

[0080] In addition, content C1 includes "Nickname" and an area AR11 for receiving input from the user, "Date of Birth" and an area AR12 for receiving input from the user. Note that the areas AR11 and AR12 may be text boxes or the like for receiving input from the user.

[0081] In addition, content C1 includes "Has the first menstruation started?" and an area AR13 for receiving input from the user. Here, in the area AR13, a checkbox for selecting whether menstruation has started is arranged. In addition, the area AR13 further includes a pull-down menu for selecting the age at which menstruation started.

[0082] In addition, content C1 includes a button B11 for transitioning to the next content. Here, the terminal device 10 displays various contents according to the user information. For example, the terminal device 10 distributes the contents according to the state of the user, such as whether the first menstruation has started. To explain with a more specific example, the terminal device 10 distributes the contents based on the information selected in the area AR13 included in the content C1.

[0083] For example, when it is estimated that the first menstruation has started, the terminal device 10 displays content indicating a management mode for managing information related to menstruation (step S21). On the other hand, when it is estimated that the first menstruation has not started, the terminal device 10 displays content for inputting measurement data for predicting the timing of the first menstruation (step S22). Then, it displays content indicating a prediction mode for predicting the timing of the first menstruation (step S23). Here, the content C2 indicating the management mode and the content C4 indicating the prediction mode are generated by similar content components.

[0084] For example, when the terminal device 10 receives an input from the user indicating that the user's menstruation has started, it displays content C2 indicating the management mode. Here, content C2 includes "Next menstruation date: 05 / 31", "27 days left until the next menstruation", a pie chart centered on today's date "05 / 04 MON" arranged in area AR21, and a comment "Don't be discouraged just because you're not feeling your usual self! It's a good idea to do something you like to change your mood." Further, content C2 includes a calendar at the bottom. Also, content C2 includes information about the user's hormone balance, physical condition, etc., associated with the dates shown on the calendar, and information about the body and mind at the top of content C2 according to the user's operation.

[0085] On the other hand, when the terminal device 10 does not receive an input from the user indicating that the user's menstruation has started, it displays content C3 for inputting measurement data for predicting the first menstruation period. Here, content C3 is titled "Measurement data input" and includes a message prompting the user to input user information, such as "Welcome to the'menstruation preparation mode'! 'XXXXXX' will support you until your first menstruation. First, tell me about yourself. Please prepare your date of birth and the results of physical measurements taken at school."

[0086] Also, content C3 includes "Date of birth" and an area AR31 for receiving input from the user. Further, content C3 includes a button B31 for transitioning to content for inputting user information at the age of "7 years old", a button B32 for transitioning to content for inputting user information at the age of "9 years old", a button B33 for transitioning to content for inputting user information "recently", and a button B34 for transitioning to content indicating the prediction mode for predicting the first menstruation, along with "When will your first menstruation come?"

[0087] Then, when the terminal device 10 receives the input of measurement data by the user and the button B34 is pressed, it displays the content C4 indicating the prediction mode. Here, the content C4 includes an area AR41 where the first menstruation timing such as "around March 2021" is arranged, and an AR42 where the number of days elapsed from the predicted latest first menstruation timing such as "888 days since measurement" is arranged. Further, the content C4 includes an area AR43 where a pie chart with a re-measurement button arranged at the center is arranged, and a comment "It's about time when your first menstruation might come soon. Start preparing things like napkins and menstrual shorts!" Moreover, the content C4 includes a button for transitioning to the content where past measurement results such as "View Measurement Results" are arranged at the upper part, and a calendar at the lower part.

[0088] Note that the terminal device 10 may display content explaining the usage method of the management mode or the usage method of the prediction mode before transitioning from the content C1 to the content C2 or the content C3.

[0089] In this way, the terminal device 10 can enable the user to easily recognize the predicted first menstruation timing. Also, the terminal device 10 can enhance the user's awareness regarding menstruation from an appropriate timing (for example, before the first menstruation) so that the user can take proper measures for menstruation.

[0090] [2-2. An Example of Content Transition (2)] Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the transition to the content screen showing the measurement results will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of content transition according to the embodiment. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 3, an example of the transition from the content C4 shown in FIG. 2 to the content screen showing the measurement results will be given and described.

[0091] In the example of FIG. 3, the terminal device 10 displays content C5 titled "Page of XXXXXX". Here, the content C5 includes information regarding the menstrual period such as "around March 2021 for the predicted first menstruation", and information regarding the number of days elapsed from the predicted latest first menstruation time such as "888 days since measurement". Further, the content C5 includes an area AR51 where a pie chart centered on today's date "12 / 29 TUE" is arranged, and a comment "It's about time the first menstruation might come soon. Let's start preparing things like pads and menstrual panties!". Furthermore, the content C5 includes a button B51 that transitions to content where past measurement results such as "View measurement results" are arranged at the top, and a calendar at the bottom.

[0092] Here, the pie chart included in the area AR51 will be described. The pie chart is divided into 13 sections. One section corresponds to one month. For example, the pie chart includes a predetermined period before the menstrual period and a predetermined period after the menstrual period. In the pie chart shown in FIG. 3, the predicted menstrual period is arranged to the right of the center of the content C5. In the example of FIG. 3, in the pie chart, "2 - 4 months before the predicted month" is assumed as the predetermined period before the menstrual period. Also, in the pie chart, "2 - 3 months after the predicted month" is assumed as the predetermined period after the menstrual period. Also, an icon indicating the current date is arranged together with the pie chart. Also, in the pie chart, the latest month for which the menstrual period is predicted may be set in the first section.

[0093] Also, the pie chart rotates clockwise when a predetermined period (for example, one year, etc.) has elapsed. For example, the pie chart rotates clockwise by one month at the timing of the 1st of each month. In this way, the rotation of the pie chart indicates to the user that the menstrual period is approaching.

[0094] When the user presses button B51, the terminal device 10 causes a transition to content C6 (step S31). In the example of FIG. 3, the terminal device 10 displays content C6 titled "Measurement Results". Here, content C6 includes an area AR61 in which information regarding the date of the previous measurement, such as "Date of previous measurement: 2020 / 11 / 16", and information regarding the date on which height, weight, etc. were measured, such as "Date of height and weight measurement: 2020 / 09 / 01", are arranged. Further, content C6 includes an area AR62 in which information regarding the predicted onset date of menstruation, such as "Predicted onset of menstruation around March 2021", is arranged.

[0095] Also, content C6 includes "Guidelines for welcoming menstruation" and an area AR63 in which a rectangular graph is arranged. Here, the rectangular graph shows the same information as the pie chart. In the example of FIG. 3, the rectangular graph is divided into 10 sections. One section corresponds to one month. For example, the rectangular graph includes the onset date of menstruation (in the example of FIG. 3, "scheduled month"), the days before the onset date of menstruation, and the days after the onset date of menstruation. In the rectangular graph shown in FIG. 3, as examples of the days before the onset date of menstruation, "6 months ago" and "3 months ago" are arranged. Also, in the rectangular graph, as an example of the days after the onset date of menstruation, "3 months later" is arranged. Also, an icon indicating the current date is arranged together with the rectangular graph.

[0096] Also, content C6 includes an area AR64 in which the probability of welcoming menstruation is arranged as "probability by period". In the example of FIG. 3, the probability of welcoming menstruation within 3 months is "30%". The probability of welcoming menstruation within 6 months is "60%". The probability of welcoming menstruation within 12 months is "100%". Here, the probability in area AR64 is calculated based on, for example, the number of users who have welcomed menstruation in the past among users with similar ages, heights, weights, etc.

[0097] In this way, the terminal device 10 can visually enable the user to grasp the first menstruation period, including the period around the time of the first menstruation. Also, the terminal device 10 can visually enable the user to grasp the first menstruation period and the probability of experiencing the first menstruation. Further, by displaying the probability of experiencing the first menstruation, the terminal device 10 can give the user the awareness that "the first menstruation may come soon", and thus can cause the user to perform preparations for the first menstruation in advance.

[0098] [2-3. Classification of Content] Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the classification of the content showing the measurement results will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the classification of the content according to the embodiment. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 4, the variations of the content C6 shown in FIG. 3 will be described.

[0099] In the example of FIG. 4, the terminal device 10 classifies the content generated based on various information. For example, when the predicted first menstruation period is more than one year from now, the terminal device 10 displays the content C7 in which a message prompting the user to prepare for the first menstruation is arranged for the user.

[0100] Here, the content C7 includes an area where information on the predicted first menstruation period such as "the predicted first menstruation around June 2022 when measured" is arranged. Also, the content C7 includes the area AR71 where a message such as "The first menstruation is still a little ways off, but let's start preparing mentally. Based on the measurement results from physical data such as height, the predicted first menstruation seems to be more than a year from now. If your height grows a lot or there are changes in your body, try re-measuring. The first menstruation is an important event indicating that your body has become an adult. Let's learn about the growth and physiology of the body and prepare mentally at the same time" is arranged. In this way, since the terminal device 10 displays a message prompting the user to prepare for the first menstruation, it can enhance the user's awareness of physiology for the user before the first menstruation.

[0101] On the other hand, when the predicted first menstruation period has passed one year or more from the present, the terminal device 10 displays content C8 or content C9 with a message different from the message prompting the user to prepare for the first menstruation for the user. In this case, the terminal device 10 distributes content C8 or content C9 according to the age of the user. For example, when the predicted first menstruation period has passed one year or more from the present and the age of the user is less than 15 years old, the terminal device 10 displays content C8 with a message arranged to enhance the user's sense of security for the user.

[0102] Here, content C8 includes an area where information regarding the predicted first menstruation period such as "Let's see the state of the predicted first menstruation when measured" is arranged. In addition, content C8 includes an area AR81 where a message such as "Although the scheduled month has passed, everyone is different, so don't worry. As a result of measurement from physical data such as height, many girls with a body type similar to yours seem to be welcoming their first menstruation. However, the timing of the start of the first menstruation is different for each person, so don't worry too much and wait patiently. It's a good idea to carry pads etc. so that you're ready whenever your period comes!" is arranged.

[0103] In this way, the terminal device 10 displays a message for enhancing the sense of security for the user whose predicted first menstruation period has passed. Generally, the period of welcoming the first menstruation may be prone to psychological instability. Therefore, depending on the user, there may be a case where the user becomes anxious that the first menstruation has not yet occurred compared to the user's friends etc. Therefore, the terminal device 10 can prompt the user to stabilize the user's mental state by displaying a message for enhancing the sense of security for the user.

[0104] On the other hand, when the predicted first menstruation period has passed one year or more from the present and the age of the user is 15 years old or more, the terminal device 10 displays content C9 with a message indicating a reminder of attention to the user's physical condition.

[0105] Here, the content C9 includes an area where information regarding the predicted first menstruation time, such as "For the predicted first menstruation time when measured, consultation is required", is arranged. Also, the content C9 includes an area AR91 where a message such as "When you are worried that your first menstruation has not started, consult with your family. As a result of measurement from physical data such as height, girls with a body type similar to yours are almost welcoming their first menstruation. How is your body growing? Has anything come out? While observing the situation, let's wait for the first menstruation. When the first menstruation does not start for a long time, consult with your family and you may consider visiting a gynecology department" is arranged. In this way, the terminal device 10 displays a message that alerts the user to their physical condition. Thereby, the terminal device 10 enables early detection of diseases and the like.

[0106] Therefore, the terminal device 10 distributes the content generated according to the period between the predicted first menstruation time and the current time. Furthermore, the terminal device 10 distributes the content according to the user's age. In this way, the terminal device 10 can display appropriate content according to the current situation of the user.

[0107] [2-4. An Example of Content Transition (3)] Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the transition from the home screen to other content screens will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of content transition according to the embodiment. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 5, an example of the transition from the home screen to other content screens will be given and described.

[0108] In the example of FIG. 5, the terminal device 10 displays the content C10 as an example of the home screen. For example, the terminal device 10 displays the content C10 so as to overlap the content C4 shown in FIG. 2.

[0109] Here, the content C10 includes an area AR101 where a character string such as "My period has come!" is arranged, an area AR102 where a character string such as "Re-measure" is arranged, an area AR103 where a character string such as "Record" is arranged, and an area AR104 where a character string such as "Past List" is arranged.

[0110] For example, when the user presses the area AR101, the terminal device 10 displays content titled "Record First Physique". Such content is for recording information related to physique.

[0111] Also, when the user presses the area AR102, the terminal device 10 displays content C11 titled "Re-measurement". Here, the content C11 includes "body information", "date of measuring height etc.", an area AR111 for receiving input from the user, "height", an area AR112 for receiving input from the user, "weight", and an area AR113 for receiving input from the user.

[0112] Also, the content C11 includes "sleep time", "bedtime", an area AR114 for receiving input from the user, "wake-up time", and an area AR115 for receiving input from the user. Further, the content C11 includes "number of times and time of moving the body", "number of times", an area AR116 for receiving input from the user, "time (per time)", and an area AR117 for receiving input from the user.

[0113] Note that the areas AR111 to AR117 may be text boxes or the like for receiving input from the user. Also, the areas AR111 to AR117 may be pull-down menus or the like in which the answers are determined in advance and the user selects an answer from such answers.

[0114] In addition, the content C11 includes an area AR118 where an area for receiving an input from the user, such as "Has there been any change since the previous measurement?", is arranged. Here, in the area for receiving an input from the user, among the answers such as "Something came out", "The amount of food intake increased", "The growth of height stopped", "There was a change in body shape", and "There was no particular change above", the input from the user is received in such a manner that the checkbox corresponding to the user's answer is selected. In the example of FIG. 5, "Something came out" is selected.

[0115] In addition, the content C11 includes a button B111 for predicting the first menstruation period based on the input user information. In the example of FIG. 5, a character string such as "Measure!" is arranged on the button B111. For example, when the button B111 is pressed by the user, the information processing apparatus 100 predicts the first menstruation period based on the input user information. Then, the information processing apparatus 100 stores the predicted first menstruation period in the storage unit. Thereby, the terminal device 10 displays the content in which the information on the first menstruation period arranged in the content is updated.

[0116] In addition, when the area AR103 is pressed by the user, the terminal device 10 displays the content titled "Record of physical condition". Such content is for recording information related to physiology or physical condition. For example, the content is for allowing the user to input information such as the user's mood, physiological symptoms, the amount of secretions such as vaginal discharge, and the menstrual blood volume.

[0117] Further, when the user presses the area AR104, the terminal device 10 displays the content C12 titled "Past Measurement List". Here, the content C12 includes an area AR121 where the "First Menstruation Prediction Date" and the "around March 2021", which is the first menstruation prediction date, are arranged, the "Measurement History of First Menstruation", and the history information measured so far, such as "D1 The date when height etc. was measured was 2020 / 11 / 16", "D2 The date when height etc. was measured was 2020 / 11 / 16", and "D3 The date when height etc. was measured was 2020 / 11 / 16". In this case, when each piece of history information is pressed by the user, the terminal device 10 may display the content for displaying the details of the history information.

[0118] In this way, the terminal device 10 causes transitions to various content screens from the home screen. Thereby, the terminal device 10 can manage the history information measured simply for the user. Also, the terminal device 10 can manage the information related to the user's physiology simply. Furthermore, since the terminal device 10 can manage the information related to the user's physical condition simply, the probability that the user notices an abnormality in the physical condition or the like at an early stage can be increased.

[0119] [3. Configuration of the Information Processing System] Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the configuration of the information processing system 1 according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the information processing system 1 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the information processing system 1 includes a terminal device 10 and an information processing device 100. The terminal device 10 and the information processing device 100 are communicably connected by wire or wirelessly via the network N. Note that the information processing system 1 shown in FIG. 6 may include a plurality of terminal devices 10 and a plurality of information processing devices 100.

[0120] The terminal device 10 according to the embodiment is an information processing device used by a user who accesses content such as web content displayed on a browser and content for an application. For example, the terminal device 10 has a display unit and displays content on the display unit of the terminal device 10. The display unit mentioned here is, for example, a display screen realized by a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display, or the like, and is a display device for displaying various information.

[0121] Note that the terminal device 10 is, for example, a desktop PC (Personal Computer), a notebook PC, a tablet terminal, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a digital signage, or the like. Further, the terminal device 10 may be a wearable device such as a smartwatch.

[0122] The information processing device 100 according to the embodiment is an information processing device capable of communicating with various devices via a predetermined network N such as the Internet, and is realized, for example, by a server device or a cloud system. For example, the information processing device 100 is communicably connected to other various devices via the network N.

[0123] [4. Configuration of Information Processing Device] Also, with reference to FIG. 6, the configuration of the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the information processing device 100 includes a communication unit 110, a storage unit 120, and a control unit 130.

[0124] (Regarding the communication unit 110) The communication unit 110 is realized, for example, by a NIC (Network Interface Card) or the like. Then, the communication unit 110 is connected to the network N by wire or wirelessly and performs information transmission and reception with the terminal device 10.

[0125] (Regarding the storage unit 120) The storage unit 120 is implemented by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. The storage unit 120 includes a user information storage unit 121 and a content storage unit 122.

[0126] (Regarding the user information storage unit 121) The user information storage unit 121 according to the embodiment stores various types of information about the user. Here, FIG. 7 shows an example of the user information storage unit 121 according to the embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the user information storage unit 121 has items such as "user ID (Identifier)", "date and time", "height", "weight", "wake-up time", "bedtime", "number of times of exercise", "exercise time", "physical condition", "psychological condition", and "predicted first menstruation date".

[0127] The "user ID" is an identifier for identifying the user. The "date and time" is information regarding the date and time when the first menstruation period corresponding to the "user ID" was predicted. Note that, as another example, the date and time may be the date and time when various types of user information were acquired.

[0128] The "height" is information regarding the height associated with the "user ID". The "weight" is information regarding the weight associated with the "user ID". The "wake-up time" is information regarding the wake-up time associated with the "user ID". The "bedtime" is information regarding the bedtime associated with the "user ID".

[0129] The "number of times of exercise" is the number of times the user associated with the "user ID" exercised during a predetermined period. For example, the number of times of exercise is the number of times the user exercised in a week. The "exercise time" is the time spent on one exercise session associated with the "user ID". In another example, the exercise time may be the total exercise time of the user during a predetermined period. For example, the exercise time is the total exercise time of the user in a week.

[0130] "Physical condition" is information regarding the physical condition of the user associated with the "user ID". The physical condition referred to here is, for example, changes in height or weight, changes in food intake, changes in body fat, the presence or absence of menstrual pain, the degree of menstrual pain symptoms such as mild or severe, the amount of menstrual blood, the amount of secretions, the degree of decline in concentration, etc.

[0131] "Mental condition" is information regarding the mental condition of the user associated with the "user ID". The mental condition referred to here is, for example, states such as irritation, anger, depression, anxiety, etc. "Expected first period date" is information regarding the predicted first period time associated with the "user ID". Note that in the user information storage unit 121, the "expected first period date" may be stored in association with not only the year, month, and day of the predicted date of the first period but also, for example, the "first period probability" indicating the probability of having the first period within a predetermined period or after a predetermined period. For example, the user information storage unit 121 may store the "probability of first period within 3 months", the "probability of first period within 6 months", and the "probability of first period within 12 months" as the first period probabilities corresponding to the "expected first period date". Here, each of the "probability of first period within 3 months", the "probability of first period within 6 months", and the "probability of first period within 12 months" indicates the probability of having the first period within 3 months, within 6 months, and within 12 months after the prediction is executed.

[0132] For example, in FIG. 7, "U1" identified by the user ID has a date and time of "DA1", a height of "TO1", a weight of "WE1", a wake-up time of "WT1", a bedtime of "BT1", and the number of times of exercise of "EN1". Also, for "U1", the exercise time is "ET1", the physical condition is "PS1", the mental condition is "MS1", and the expected first period date is "MP1".

[0133] Note that in the example shown in FIG. 7, the date and time, etc. are represented by abstract symbols such as "DA1", but the date and time, etc. may also be a numerical value, a character string, a file format of a file containing date and time information, etc.

[0134] (Regarding the content storage unit 122) The content storage unit 122 according to the embodiment stores information related to the content. Here, FIG. 8 shows an example of the content storage unit 122 according to the embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the content storage unit 122 has items such as "Content ID" and "Content".

[0135] The "Content ID" is an identifier for identifying the content. The "Content" is information related to the content associated with the "Content ID". For example, the information related to the content is the content displayed on the application AP, the content that is the basis of the content displayed on the application AP, the components (parts constituting the content) of the content displayed on the application AP, and the like.

[0136] For example, in FIG. 8, "C1" identified by the Content ID has the content "CO1". In the example shown in FIG. 8, the content is represented by an abstract symbol such as "CO1", but the content may be the file format of a file including information related to the content.

[0137] (Regarding the control unit 130) The control unit 130 is a controller, and is realized, for example, by various programs (corresponding to an example of an information processing program) stored in a storage device inside the information processing device 100 being executed with the RAM as a work area by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or the like. Also, the control unit 130 is a controller and is realized by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

[0138] As shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 130 includes an acquisition unit 131, a prediction unit 132, a generation unit 133, and a provision unit 134, and realizes or executes the information processing functions and operations described below. Note that the internal configuration of the control unit 130 is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 6, and may be any other configuration as long as it can perform the information processing described later. Also, the connection relationship between the processing units included in the control unit 130 is not limited to the connection relationship shown in FIG. 6, and may be any other connection relationship.

[0139] (Regarding the acquisition unit 131) The acquisition unit 131 acquires various types of information. For example, the acquisition unit 131 acquires various types of user information input by the user via the application AP activated on the terminal device 10.

[0140] To give a more specific example, the acquisition unit 131 acquires, as user information, information regarding the date of birth, height, weight, wake-up time, bedtime, number of times of exercise, exercise time, etc. at a specific age. Then, the acquisition unit 131 stores the various types of user information in the user information storage unit 121.

[0141] (Regarding the prediction unit 132) The prediction unit 132 predicts the onset age of the user based on the user information indicating the physical characteristics of the user. For example, the prediction unit 132 predicts the onset age and the probability of having an onset within a predetermined period (such as 30% within 3 months) based on the information regarding the date of birth, and the characteristic information indicating physical characteristics such as height, weight, wake-up time, bedtime, number of times of exercise, and exercise time at the age of 7, the characteristic information at the age of 9, and the most recent characteristic information. Here, it is assumed that the prediction unit 132 predicts the onset age as "March 23, 2021" and "30% within 3 months". Then, the prediction unit 132 stores the onset age "March 23, 2021" and "30% within 3 months" in the user information storage unit 121. In this way, since the prediction unit 132 predicts the onset age based on the combination of the characteristic information at a specific age, the accuracy of the predicted onset age can be improved.

[0142] Note that the prediction unit 132 predicts the menarche timing of the user using various conventional techniques. Further, the prediction unit 132 may predict the menarche timing of the user using conventional techniques such as machine learning. For example, when the feature information at the age of 7, the feature information at the age of 9, and the most recent feature information are input into the learning model using conventional techniques such as machine learning, the prediction unit 132 may generate a learning model that outputs information such as the menarche timing of the user or a numerical value indicating the menarche timing of the user.

[0143] For example, the prediction unit 132 performs learning processing by a method such as backpropagation (error backpropagation method) using conventional techniques such as deep learning. For example, the prediction unit 132 adjusts the weight values considered when values are transmitted between nodes through learning processing. In this way, the prediction unit 132 generates a learning model by a process such as backpropagation that corrects the weights so that the error between the output in the learning model and the correct answer corresponding to the input is reduced. For example, the prediction unit 132 generates a learning model by performing a process such as backpropagation so as to minimize a predetermined loss function.

[0144] Then, the prediction unit 132 inputs the feature information at the age of 7, the feature information at the age of 9, and the most recent feature information of one user into the learning model. When the prediction unit 132 inputs each feature information of one user, the information output by the learning model may be used as the menarche timing of the one user. Thereby, the prediction unit 132 can improve the prediction accuracy of the menarche timing by using the learning model generated based on the various feature information of various users.

[0145] (Regarding the generation unit 133) The generation unit 133 generates various contents. Specifically, the generation unit 133 generates the contents to be displayed on the app AP based on the contents stored in the content storage unit 122. For example, the generation unit 133 generates various contents based on the contents stored in the content storage unit 122 based on the menarche timing predicted by the prediction unit 132.

[0146] For example, based on the period between the predicted onset of menstruation and the current time by the prediction unit 132, the generation unit 133 generates content including different character strings for the user. To explain with a more specific example, the generation unit 133 generates content with a message prompting preparation for menstruation placed for the user when the onset of menstruation "March 23, 2021" is more than one year ahead from the current time. Also, when the onset of menstruation "March 23, 2021" is about half a year from the current time, the generation unit 133 generates content with a message prompting remeasurement placed for the user.

[0147] On the other hand, when the onset of menstruation "March 23, 2021" has passed more than one year from the current time, the generation unit 133 generates content with a message different from the above message placed for the user. For example, the generation unit 133 generates content according to the age of the user.

[0148] For example, when the onset of menstruation "March 23, 2021" has passed more than one year from the current time and the age of the user is less than 15 years old, the generation unit 133 displays content with a message for enhancing the user's sense of security placed for the user.

[0149] On the other hand, when the onset of menstruation "March 23, 2021" has passed more than one year from the current time and the age of the user is 15 years old or more, the generation unit 133 generates content with a message indicating a reminder about the user's physical condition placed for the user.

[0150] (Regarding the providing unit 134) The providing unit 134 provides various information. Specifically, the providing unit 134 provides content to the user according to the onset of menstruation generated by the generation unit 133. For example, the providing unit 134 provides the content with a message prompting preparation for menstruation placed for the user to the terminal device 10. Thereby, since the providing unit 134 provides the content with a message prompting preparation for menstruation placed for the user, it can enhance the user's awareness of physiology before menstruation.

[0151] 〔5. Processing Procedure (1)〕 Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the procedure of the provision process executed by the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the provision process executed by the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment.

[0152] As shown in FIG. 9, the acquisition unit 131 waits until the terminal device 10 installs the app AP (step S101). Specifically, when the terminal device 10 has not installed the app AP (step S101; No), the acquisition unit 131 waits until the terminal device 10 installs the app AP.

[0153] On the other hand, when the terminal device 10 installs the app AP (step S101; Yes), the acquisition unit 131 acquires user information (step S102). Then, the prediction unit 132 predicts the first menstruation time of the user based on the user information acquired by the acquisition unit 131 (step S103).

[0154] In addition, the generation unit 133 generates content based on the first menstruation time predicted by the prediction unit 132 (step S104). Then, the provision unit 134 provides the content generated by the generation unit 133 to the terminal device 10 (step S105).

[0155] 〔6. Processing Procedure (2)〕 Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the procedure of the provision process executed by the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the provision process executed by the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment.

[0156] As shown in FIG. 10, the generation unit 133 determines whether to receive a user operation on the app AP (step S201). Specifically, when it is determined that the generation unit 133 does not receive a user operation on the app AP (step S201; No), the generation unit 133 waits until it is determined that a user operation on the app AP is received.

[0157] On the other hand, when the generation unit 133 determines that it has received a user operation on the application AP (step S201; Yes), it generates content based on various types of information (step S202). Then, the provision unit 134 provides the content generated by the generation unit 133 to the terminal device 10 (step S203).

[0158] 〔7. Variation〕 The information processing apparatus 100 described above may be implemented in various different forms other than the above-described embodiment. Therefore, other embodiments of the information processing apparatus 100 will be described below.

[0159] 〔7-1. Information to be included in the content〕 In the above-described embodiment, an example of content including the first menstruation period has been described, but it is not necessarily limited to the above example. For example, the content may be any content and may include any information.

[0160] For example, the content may include information about a product or service. To give a more specific example, the content may include information about the first menstruation such as the first menstruation period and information about a product that is presumed to be used at the time of the first menstruation. The product referred to here is, for example, an absorbent article such as a napkin, a sanitary shorts, a junior bra, an analgesic, acne care, a pouch (for example, a pouch for putting sanitary products, etc.), which are products particularly used in physiology when using absorbent articles.

[0161] In this way, by providing the content including information about the absorbent article, the providing unit 134 of the information processing apparatus 100 enables the user to purchase or apply for the articles (such as sanitary products, acne care for rough skin during menstruation, analgesics for menstrual pain, undergarments for breast enlargement due to secondary sexual characteristics before and after menstruation, pouches for putting sanitary products, etc.) and services necessary for menstruation before the start of menstruation (since the first menstruation began (since the first period began)), rather than purchasing or applying for them after the start of menstruation. As a result, when menstruation starts, the necessary articles or services can be made available for use, enabling appropriate measures to be taken for menstruation and related symptoms and situations.

[0162] Also, the content may include advertising content related to products or services. Further, the content may include link information or the like for transitioning to content for purchasing products or content for using services, etc.

[0163] Thereby, the providing unit 134 can encourage the user to take appropriate measures for menstruation and related symptoms and situations by making it easier to purchase or use the above-mentioned products and services before the start of the first menstruation.

[0164] 〔7-2. Provision of Coupons〕 In the above embodiment, an example of the providing process in which the providing unit 134 of the information processing apparatus 100 provides the generated content to the user has been described, but it does not necessarily have to be limited to the above example. For example, the providing unit 134 may set the number of days since the first menstruation as a commemorative day, and on such a commemorative day, provide the user with a coupon that can be used when purchasing a product or using a service.

[0165] In this way, the providing unit 134 of the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment can provide useful coupons and the like for the user based on the first menstruation date. Generally, applications for managing physiological information are used by users who want to manage their physiology, physical condition, etc. after their first menstruation. Therefore, the first menstruation date is often left to the memory of the user. However, the app AP is used by users before their first menstruation. Therefore, the app AP can accurately manage the first menstruation date. For this reason, the providing unit 134 can provide information to the user based on the first menstruation date. Further, thereby, the providing unit 134 can prompt the user to take appropriate measures for the physiology and the symptoms and situations related to the physiology by making it easier to purchase and use the above-mentioned products and services before the start of the first physiology.

[0166] 〔7-3. Example of Other Content (1)〕 In the above embodiment, an example of the providing process in which the providing unit 134 of the information processing apparatus 100 provides the generated content to the user has been described, but it may not be limited to the above example. For example, the providing unit 134 may provide the user with content including the results of analyzing the changes in the user's physiology and physical condition recorded by the user.

[0167] For example, the providing unit 134 may provide content including a proposal regarding a product or service determined based on the changes in the user's physiology and physical condition. Further, the providing unit 134 may provide content including advice regarding physical condition management according to the changes in the user's physiology and physical condition. Further, the providing unit 134 may provide content including information regarding care specific to the physical condition different from the care for the physiology according to the changes in the physical condition. In this way, the providing unit 134 of the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment can provide appropriate content according to the physiological changes and physical condition changes between the first menstruation period and the current time.

[0168] Note that, after the providing unit 134 provides the above content, the acquisition unit 131 of the information processing apparatus 100 may receive from the user the resolution status of problems related to physiology and physical condition. For example, when the acquisition unit 131 receives information from the user such as that during the use of a sanitary napkin, it used to leak before but can now be used without leakage. Thereby, the acquisition unit 131 may evaluate the degree of understanding of the user's physiology. Then, the providing unit 134 may provide the user with content including information on products or services suitable for the user based on such evaluation.

[0169] 〔7-4. Example of Other Content (2)〕 In the above embodiment, an example of the providing process in which the providing unit 134 of the information processing apparatus 100 provides the user with the content C6 titled "Measurement Results" shown in FIG. 3 has been described, but it is not necessarily limited to the above example. For example, the providing unit 134 may provide the user with content C13 as shown in FIG. 11 instead of the content C6 shown in FIG. 3.

[0170] Here, with reference to FIG. 11, the content C13 provided by the providing unit 134 and displayed on the terminal device 10 will be described. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of content according to a modified example. In the example of FIG. 11, the terminal device 10 displays content C13 including information on the first menstruation period and the probability of experiencing the first menstruation.

[0171] For example, the content C11 includes information on the first menstruation period such as the predicted first menstruation period "around March 2021" and the number of months from the current time to the first menstruation period "5 more months". The content C11 also includes a region AR131 in which an arc-shaped graph is arranged. Here, the arc-shaped graph shows the same information as the rectangular graph arranged in the content C6. Also, the icon superimposed on the arc-shaped graph indicates the current date.

[0172] In addition, the content C11 includes a region AR132 where buttons for transitioning to various contents are arranged. For example, the right icon in the region AR132 is a button for transitioning to the content for registering the menstrual cycle.

[0173] In addition, the content C11 includes a region AR133 where information regarding the probability of experiencing menarche is arranged. In the example of FIG. 11, the probability of experiencing menarche within 3 months is "25%". The probability of experiencing menarche within 4 - 6 months is "60%". The probability of experiencing menarche after 7 months is "15%". Also, the content C11 includes the comment "You've come at a time when you might be about to have your first period soon. Start preparing things like napkins and menstrual panties!"

[0174] In this way, the providing unit 134 of the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment can visually organize the information regarding the menarche timing for the user and allow the user to grasp it. Also, the providing unit 134 can visually allow the user to grasp the menarche timing and the probability of experiencing menarche.

[0175] [7 - 5. Others] Among the above-described various processes, all or part of the processes described as being automatically performed may be manually performed. Also, all or part of the processes described as being manually performed may be automatically performed by known methods. Additionally, regarding the processing procedures, specific names, and information including various data and parameters shown in the above documents and drawings, they can be arbitrarily changed unless otherwise specified. For example, the various information shown in each figure is not limited to the illustrated information.

[0176] Also, each component of each illustrated device is conceptually functional and does not necessarily have to be physically configured as shown. That is, the specific form of the dispersion and integration of each device is not limited to that shown. Also, each component may be functionally or physically dispersed and integrated in any unit in whole or in part according to various loads and usage situations, etc.

[0177] For example, the terminal device 10 may perform processing by having a part of the configuration of the information processing device 100. Also, by having all of the configuration of the information processing device 100, the terminal device 10 may perform processing alone. In this case, the providing unit 134 displays the content to the user. Also, by having all of the configuration of the terminal device 10, the information processing device 100 may perform processing alone.

[0178] Moreover, the above-described respective processes may be executed in appropriate combination within a non-conflicting range.

[0179] Also, the "section, module, unit" described above can be read as "means", "circuit", etc. For example, the prediction unit can be read as a prediction means or a prediction circuit.

[0180] 〔8. Hardware Configuration〕 Also, the terminal device 10 and the information processing device 100 according to the above-described embodiment are realized by, for example, a computer 1000 having a configuration as shown in FIG. 12. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration. The computer 1000 is connected to an output device 1010 and an input device 1020, and an arithmetic unit 1030, a cache 1040, a memory 1050, an output IF (Interface) 1060, an input IF 1070, and a network IF 1080 are connected by a bus 1090.

[0181] The arithmetic unit 1030 operates based on programs stored in the cache 1040 and the memory 1050 or programs read from the input device 1020, etc., and executes various processes. The cache 1040 is a cache that primarily stores data used by the arithmetic unit 1030 for various operations, such as a RAM. Also, the memory 1050 is a storage device in which data used by the arithmetic unit 1030 for various operations and various databases are registered, and is a memory realized by a ROM (Read Only Memory), an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a flash memory, etc.

[0182] The output IF 1060 is an interface for transmitting information to be output to an output device 1010 that outputs various types of information such as a monitor or a printer, and may be realized by a connector of a standard such as USB (Universal Serial Bus), DVI (Digital Visual Interface), or HDMI (registered trademark) (High Definition Multimedia Interface). On the other hand, the input IF 1070 is an interface for receiving information from various input devices 1020 such as a mouse, a keyboard, and a scanner, and is realized by, for example, USB or the like.

[0183] For example, the input device 1020 may be realized by a device that reads information from an optical recording medium such as a CD (Compact Disc), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), or a PD (Phase change rewritable Disk), a magneto-optical recording medium such as an MO (Magneto-Optical disk), a tape medium, a magnetic recording medium, or a semiconductor memory or the like. Further, the input device 1020 may be realized by an external storage medium such as a USB memory.

[0184] The network IF 1080 has a function of receiving data from other devices via the network N and sending it to the arithmetic unit 1030, and also sending data generated by the arithmetic unit 1030 via the network N to other devices.

[0185] Here, the arithmetic unit 1030 controls the output device 1010 and the input device 1020 via the output IF 1060 and the input IF 1070. For example, the arithmetic unit 1030 loads a program from the input device 1020 or the memory 1050 onto the cache 1040 and executes the loaded program. For example, when the computer 1000 functions as the information processing apparatus 100, the arithmetic unit 1030 of the computer 1000 realizes the function of the control unit 130 by executing the program loaded onto the cache 1040.

[0186] The embodiments of the present application have been described in detail based on the drawings. However, these are examples, and the embodiments of the present application can be implemented in other forms with various modifications and improvements based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art, including the aspects described in the column of the disclosure of the invention.

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[0187] N Network 1 Information Processing System 10 Terminal Device 100 Information Processing Apparatus 110 Communication Unit 120 Storage Unit 121 User Information Storage Unit 122 Content Storage Unit 130 Control Unit 131 Acquisition Unit 132 Prediction Unit 133 Generation Unit 134 Provision Unit

Claims

1. A prediction unit that predicts the menarche timing, which is the timing when the user's menarche occurs, using a predetermined relational expression for predicting the menarche timing based on the physical characteristics of the user; A providing unit that provides the user with content associated with the menarche timing; Comprising; The providing unit; When it is estimated that the user's menarche has started, it is the first content associated therewith, and provides the first content for managing the user's physiology, and the first content includes information regarding the user's physiological period; When it is estimated that the user's menarche has not started, it is the second content associated therewith, and provides the second content including information regarding the date and time when the user's menarche timing was predicted; An information processing apparatus characterized by the above.

2. The providing unit; Provides content according to the period from the current time to the menarche timing; The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by the above.

3. The providing unit; Provides the second content in which the components of the first content are similar; The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by the above.

4. The providing unit; Provides content according to the operation by the user on the content; The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 3, characterized by the above.

5. The providing unit; Provides content for predicting the user's menarche timing again according to the operation by the user; The information processing apparatus according to claim 4, characterized by the above.

6. The providing unit; Provides content including information regarding the user's past menarche timing according to the operation by the user; The information processing apparatus according to claim 4, characterized by the above.

7. The providing unit; Provides content in which the menarche timing, a predetermined period before the menarche timing, and a predetermined period after the menarche timing are arranged; The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by the above.

8. The providing unit; Provides content in which the menarche timing, a predetermined period before the menarche timing, and a predetermined period after the menarche timing are arranged in the form of a circular graph; The information processing apparatus according to claim 7, characterized by the above.

9. The providing unit; Provides content in which the menarche timing is arranged on the right side of the center of the content among the circular graphs; The information processing apparatus according to claim 8, characterized by the above.

10. The providing unit provides the content in which information indicating the menarche time is arranged at the center of the circular graph. The information processing apparatus according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that.

11. The providing unit provides content in which the circular graph is displayed in a rotating manner when the period from the current time to the menarche time is within a predetermined period based on the period between the menarche time and the current time. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that.

12. The providing unit provides content in which the menarche time, a predetermined period before the menarche time, and a predetermined period after the menarche time are arranged in the form of a rectangular graph. The information processing apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that.

13. The providing unit provides content including the rectangular graph and the probability of having a menarche every predetermined period. The information processing apparatus according to claim 12, characterized in that.

14. The providing unit provides content including a first character string to the user based on the period between the menarche time and the current time. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that.

15. The providing unit provides content including the first character string to the user when the period from the current time to the menarche time exceeds a predetermined threshold. The information processing apparatus according to claim 14, characterized in that.

16. The providing unit provides content including another character string different from the first character string to the user when the elapsed period from the menarche time to the current time has elapsed for a predetermined period or more. The information processing apparatus according to claim 15, characterized in that.

17. The providing unit provides content including a second character string to the user when the elapsed period from the menarche time to the current time has elapsed for a predetermined period or more and the user is under a predetermined age. The information processing apparatus according to claim 16, characterized in that.

18. The providing unit provides content including a third character string to the user when the elapsed period from the menarche time to the current time has elapsed for a predetermined period or more and the user is of a predetermined age or more. The information processing apparatus according to claim 16, characterized in that.

19. The providing unit Providing the content including information about the product selected according to the menarche period The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that

20. An information processing method executed by a computer, comprising: A prediction step of predicting the menarche period, which is the time when the user experiences menarche, using a predetermined relational expression for predicting the menarche period based on the physical characteristics of the user; A provision step of providing the user with content associated with the menarche period including The provision step includes: Providing the first content associated with the case where it is estimated that the user's menarche has started, the first content for managing the user's physiology, and the first content includes information regarding the user's physiological period; Providing the second content associated with the case where it is estimated that the user's menarche has not started, the second content including information regarding the date and time when the user's menarche period was predicted An information processing method characterized by the above.

21. A prediction procedure for predicting the menarche period, which is the time when the user experiences menarche, using a predetermined relational expression for predicting the menarche period based on the physical characteristics of the user; A provision procedure for providing the user with content associated with the menarche period causing a computer to execute, The provision procedure includes: Providing the first content associated with the case where it is estimated that the user's menarche has started, the first content for managing the user's physiology, and the first content includes information regarding the user's physiological period; Providing the second content associated with the case where it is estimated that the user's menarche has not started, the second content including information regarding the date and time when the user's menarche period was predicted An information processing program characterized by the above.

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