Information management system, information management method, and program

Abstract

To provide an information management system, an information management method, and a program which suitably output a suggestion for maintaining or improving QOL of an object person.SOLUTION: The information management system comprises: an acquisition unit which acquires life information of an object person; a timing generation unit which generates timing information about change timing of life of the object person on the basis of the life information acquired by the acquisition unit; an analysis unit which performs analysis based on the life information acquired by the acquisition unit to derive suggestion information for maintaining or improving QOL of the object person; and an output unit which outputs the suggestion information derived by the analysis unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information management system, an information management method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a method for home life planning that involves comprehensively calculating the building's useful life, the maintenance period after completion of the building, and the owner's family composition to create long-term life plans for a family.

[0003] Patent document 2 discloses a technology that enables the provision of necessary information individually to each member of a group of multiple members under a service that provides information based on information detected about the members. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 4416257 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-191970 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The above-mentioned conventional technology did not take into consideration information regarding the timing of changes in the lives of subjects such as building owners and members, and therefore was unable to appropriately output suggestions for maintaining and improving the subjects' QOL (Quality of Life).

[0006] In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a technology for suitably outputting suggestions for maintaining and improving the QOL of a subject. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] One aspect of the present invention is Triggered by the timing of acquiring life information an acquisition unit that acquires life information of the subject in response to the request, an analysis unit that performs analysis based on the life information acquired by the acquisition unit and derives suggested information for maintaining or improving the quality of life of the subject, an output unit that outputs the suggested information derived by the analysis unit, and an update unit that updates timing information that defines the timing at which the acquisition unit acquires the life information, the timing at which the analysis unit derives the suggested information, or the timing at which the output unit outputs the suggested information, based on the life information acquired by the acquisition unit. The update unit comprises: The updated timing information In order to generate the trigger when the acquisition timing indicated by The above-mentioned life information The above acquisition timing Generate timing The generation part and It functions as , an information management system.

[0010] In one aspect of the present invention, in the information management system, the life information includes at least two of personal information, building information, and financial information about the subject.

[0011] One aspect of the present invention is the information management system, wherein the life information includes the person information and the building information.

[0012] One aspect of the present invention is the information management system, wherein the life information includes the person information, the building information, and the money information.

[0013] One aspect of the present invention is the above-mentioned information management system, wherein the life information includes human information and building information, and the analysis unit performs analysis based on a combination of the human information and the building information to derive the proposed information.

[0014] One aspect of the present invention is the above-mentioned information management system, wherein the life information includes at least two of personal information, building information, and financial information regarding the subject, and the analysis unit performs analysis based on a combination of the at least two of the information and derives the proposed information.

[0015] One aspect of the present invention is the information management system, wherein the analysis unit performs analysis based on a combination of the person information and the building information, and derives the proposed information.

[0016] One aspect of the present invention is the information management system, wherein the analysis unit performs analysis based on a combination of the person information, the building information, and the money information, and derives the proposed information.

[0017] One aspect of the present invention is The update unit A first timing determined by the age of the subject and a second timing determined according to a change in the life information update do.

[0018] In one aspect of the present invention, in the information management system, the acquisition unit acquires the life information when either the first timing or the second timing arrives, The update unit The acquired life information is updated.

[0019] In one aspect of the present invention, in the information management system, the acquisition unit acquires the life information before at least one of the first timing and the second timing arrives, The update unit The acquired life information is updated.

[0020] One aspect of the present invention is the information management system, The update unit The first timing is set based on a change in the life information. update do.

[0021] One aspect of the present invention is the above-mentioned information management system, wherein the analysis unit derives the proposed information in synchronization with the first timing, and the output unit outputs the proposed information derived by the analysis unit.

[0022] One aspect of the present invention is the above-mentioned information management system, wherein the analysis unit derives the proposed information in synchronization with the second timing, and the output unit outputs the proposed information derived by the analysis unit.

[0023] One aspect of the present invention is the above-mentioned information management system, wherein the proposed information includes at least two of information for improving the subject's health, information for improving the subject's lifestyle, and financial information.

[0024] One aspect of the present invention is the above-mentioned information management system, wherein the analysis unit derives the proposed information regarding a plan that the subject should execute by the first timing or the second timing, and the output unit outputs the proposed information derived by the analysis unit.

[0025] One aspect of the present invention is the information management system, update The third timing is determined by the age of the subject's close relatives. update do.

[0026] One aspect of the present invention is the information management system, wherein the person information is information heard from the subject or information output by a sensor that senses the person information.

[0027] One aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as an information management system.

[0028] One aspect of the present invention is a method for implementing a computer-implemented method comprising: Triggered by the timing of acquiring life informationan acquisition step of acquiring life information of the subject in response to the request; an analysis step of the computer analyzing the life information acquired by the acquisition step and deriving suggested information for maintaining or improving the quality of life of the subject; an output step of outputting the suggested information derived by the analysis step; and an update step of updating timing information that defines the timing of acquiring the life information by the acquisition step, the timing of deriving the suggested information by the analysis step, or the timing of outputting the suggested information by the output step, based on the life information acquired by the acquisition step. The updating step comprises: The updated timing information In order to generate the trigger when the acquisition timing indicated by The above-mentioned life information The above acquisition timing a generation step to generate It functions as , an information management method. [Effects of the Invention]

[0029] The present invention makes it possible to provide a technique for suitably outputting suggestions for maintaining and improving the QOL of a subject. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0030] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating an outline of a device configuration and a usage environment of an information management system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing the functional configuration of a terminal. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically illustrating the flow of information and the output of a timing generation unit. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a database. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of biometric information recorded in a biometric information database. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of lifestyle information recorded in a lifestyle information database. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of building information recorded in a building information database. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of money information recorded in a money information database. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an event. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an event database. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the definition of timing. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a timing database. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing the contents of a timing database together with events. [Figure 14] 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the information management system. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of analysis information recorded in an analysis database. [Figure 16] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of analysis information recorded in an analysis database. [Figure 17] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of stress levels and events recorded in a stress database. [Figure 18] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an input screen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0031] FIG. 1 is a diagram that schematically illustrates the device configuration and usage environment of an information management system 10 in an embodiment. A terminal 100 that constitutes the information management system 10 acquires life information of a subject. The life information includes the person information, building information, and financial information shown in FIG. 1 as well as events, which will be described later. The person information is information about the subject and is composed of biometric information and lifestyle information. The biometric information is information about the subject's degree of independence and level of care required, and information about the customer's motor function. The lifestyle information indicates information about the subject's lifestyle. The building information indicates information about the subject's living space (hard aspects such as floor plan), the external space of the living space, the surrounding environment of the living space, and the location of the living space. The financial information indicates information about the residence in which the subject lives or the finances associated with the residence in which the subject's family lives.

[0032] Based on the acquired life information, the terminal 100 generates timing information regarding the timing of changes in the subject's life. Furthermore, based on the acquired life information, the terminal 100 performs analysis using the database 200, derives and outputs suggested information for improving the subject's quality of life (hereinafter referred to as "QOL"). The output suggested information is proposed to the subject by, for example, an advisor. The database 200 is stored in a cloud, a database server, or the like.

[0033] 2 is a functional block diagram showing the functional configuration of terminal 100. Terminal 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), memory, auxiliary storage device, etc., which are connected via a bus, and functions as a device including communication unit 110, input unit 111, display unit 112, and control unit 120 by executing an information management program.

[0034] The communication unit 110 performs communication to acquire information from the database 200. The input unit 111 is configured using an input device such as a touch panel, a mouse, and a keyboard. The input unit 111 may be an interface for connecting the input device to the terminal 100. In this case, the input unit 111 generates input data (for example, instruction information indicating instructions to the terminal 100) from an input signal input at the input device, and inputs the input data to the terminal 100.

[0035] Display unit 112 is an output device such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display, a liquid crystal display, or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display. Display unit 112 may be an interface for connecting an output device to terminal 100. In this case, display unit 112 generates a video signal from video data and outputs the video signal to a video output device connected to itself.

[0036] Note that all or part of the functions of the communication unit 110 and the control unit 120 may be realized using hardware such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), a PLD (Programmable Logic Device), or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). The information management program may be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. Examples of computer-readable recording media include portable media such as flexible disks, magneto-optical disks, ROMs, and CD-ROMs, and storage devices such as hard disks built into computer systems. The information management program may be transmitted via a telecommunications line.

[0037] 2 controls the operation of each unit of the terminal 100. The control unit 120 is executed by, for example, a device including a processor such as a CPU and RAM. The control unit 120 executes an information management program to function as a display control unit 121, an information acquisition unit 122, an analysis unit 123, a timing generation unit 124, and an output unit 126.

[0038] Display control unit 121 controls all screens displayed on display unit 112. Information acquisition unit 122 acquires life information by acquiring information from database 200 or by acquiring information input via input unit 111. Analysis unit 123 performs analysis based on the acquired life information and derives suggested information for maintaining or improving the subject's quality of life. The derived suggested information is output by output unit 126, for example, by display control unit 121 to display unit 112, or is output as printed matter by a printer (not shown).

[0039] Based on the life information acquired by the information acquisition unit 122, the timing generation unit 124 generates the timing at which the information acquisition unit 122 acquires the life information, the timing at which the analysis unit 123 derives the proposed information, or the timing at which the output unit 126 outputs the proposed information.

[0040] 3 is a diagram schematically showing the flow of information and the output of the timing generation unit 124. First, as described above, the timing generation unit 124 generates the timing at which the information acquisition unit 122 acquires life information, and outputs it to the information acquisition unit 122. The timing generation unit 124 generates the timing at which the analysis unit 123 derives proposal information, and outputs it to the analysis unit 123. The timing generation unit 124 generates the timing at which the output unit 126 outputs proposal information, and outputs the generated timing to the output unit 126.

[0041] Information acquisition unit 122 acquires life information at the timing generated by timing generation unit 124, or acquires life information at the timing when life information is input from input unit 111. Analysis unit 123 performs analysis using database 200 based on the life information at the timing when the life information is input from information acquisition unit 122 or the timing generated by timing generation unit 124, derives suggested information for improving the subject's QOL, and outputs the suggested information. Output unit 126 outputs the suggested information at the timing when the suggested information is input from analysis unit 123 or the timing generated by timing generation unit 124.

[0042] The output suggested information is provided to the subject or other person by a care manager or other person in charge of the subject or a close relative (for example, the subject's parent, spouse, child, grandchild, etc.) via the advisor. The life information changes as the subject or other person acts in response to the suggested information. The changed life information is input again to the information acquisition unit 122, and new suggested information appropriate to the changed life information is output. By repeating this process, the subject's QOL can be maintained and improved.

[0043] 4 is a diagram showing database 200. Database 200 includes a lifestyle information database 200A, a living information database 200B, a building information database 200C, a money information database 200D, an event database 200E, a timing database 200F, a stress database 200G, and an analysis database 200H. Database 200 is provided for each subject, and is stored in association with a subject number (individual identification information) that uniquely identifies the subject.

[0044] The biometric information database 200A is a database that records biometric information. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of biometric information recorded in the biometric information database. The biometric information is composed of health status and motor function. Data items related to health status include nursing care certification, hospital visits, medical history, health check results, medications and supplements, blood type, thermal sensation, sleep status, and exercise, movement, and movement checks. Data items related to motor function include walking speed (per minute), number of steps, nutritional management, and cognitive function.

[0045] The lifestyle information database 200B is a database that records lifestyle information. Figure 6 is a diagram showing an example of lifestyle information recorded in the lifestyle information database. The lifestyle information consists of family information, service usage status, outings and interactions, daily activities, leisure and hobbies, knowledge and culture, education, medical care, nursing care and health, and future housing and lifestyle.

[0046] Data items belonging to family information include family members living together (relationship, age, occupation, marital status, school year, etc.), family members living separately (relationship, age, occupation, marital status, school year, etc.), family relationships (parents and children, siblings), and pets. Data items belonging to service usage status include nursing care insurance services, relationship with care managers, services for the elderly (not covered by nursing care insurance, local government), housework services, child-rearing services (family support, sitters, etc.), and nursery school usage status.

[0047] Data items related to going out and social interactions include frequency of going out, destinations (purpose), friendships (student days, children, hobbies), interactions with neighbors, and work-related interactions. Data items related to daily activities include daily housework status, daily childcare status, work-life balance, exercise habits and intentions, interest and actual status in personal grooming and grooming, and average weekly schedule. Data items related to leisure and hobbies include travel, hobbies, eating out, fun, favorite things, and entertainment.

[0048] Data items related to knowledge and culture include television, newspaper, magazine, internet, and SNS usage, cultural center attendance, and participation in seminars. Data items related to education include school (nursery school, kindergarten, elementary school, junior high school, high school, and university), cram school, and extracurricular activities. Data items related to medical care, nursing care, and health include illness anxiety, nursing care experience and anxiety, and health interest and anxiety. Data items related to future housing and lifestyle include intentions regarding future housing and intentions regarding future lifestyle.

[0049] The building information database 200C is a database that records building information. Fig. 7 is a diagram showing an example of building information recorded in the building information database. The building information is made up of the building and the surrounding environment.

[0050] Data items related to buildings include building type (private residence, tenement apartment, dedicated home, rental home, combined home and rental), ownership status, floor plan, living environment simulation results (sunlight, solar radiation, ventilation, lighting, heating and cooling), age of building, insulation performance, bathroom specifications (traditional, unit bath), presence or absence of steps (indoor, outdoor), renovation history (renovation, repair, renovation), whether security services are used, furniture layout, indoor and outdoor tidying status, temperature and humidity, and ventilation and air quality status.

[0051] Data items related to the surrounding environment include land value, location (distance to the nearest station, access to major roads, bus services, etc.), and surrounding facilities (public facilities, commercial facilities, schools).

[0052] The financial information database 200D is a database that records financial information. Figure 8 is a diagram showing an example of financial information recorded in the financial information database. Financial information consists of income, expenses, real estate, savings, loans, insurance, and other asset trusts, wills, and inheritances.

[0053] Data items that fall under income include monthly income (salary, pension, etc.), retirement benefits, and passive income (rental income, stocks, etc.). Data items that fall under expenditure include living expenses, renovation costs, entrance fees and monthly fees for elderly housing and facilities, life insurance costs for the individual and spouse, nursing care costs for the individual and spouse, hospitalization and medical expenses for the individual and spouse, nursing care costs for parents, hospitalization and medical expenses for parents, support for children (marriage, childcare, etc.), support for grandchildren (entrance to school, further education, etc.), events for parents and grandchildren (anniversaries, trips, etc.), education expenses, mortgages, rent, etc.

[0054] Data items related to real estate include owned real estate (whether lived in or not) and the value of owned real estate (road value, etc.). Data items related to savings, loans, and insurance include deposits, securities, loans, life insurance, medical insurance, and private nursing care insurance. Data items related to other assets include cars, motorcycles, and jewelry. Data items related to other assets, trusts, wills, and inheritance include trust and will implementation status and intentions, inheritance preparation status and intentions, parental inheritance and asset management, and spouse's inheritance and asset management.

[0055] The event database 200E is a database that records events and timing related to a subject. First, events will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an event. The events shown in FIG. 9 are basic events. As shown in FIG. 9, in a typical life, events such as entering school, getting a job, and turning 60 occur. Although not shown in the diagram, there are various other events, such as those based solely on age, such as "turning 40" or "turning 75," as well as marriage, childbirth, a child or grandchild entering school, a parent receiving nursing care certification, purchasing a home, becoming ill, or a medical checkup showing that follow-up observation is required.

[0056] Timings are set in association with such events. For example, there is a pre-60th birthday health check timing associated with the event of turning 60, and a maintenance timing associated with the purchase of a home. Therefore, in this embodiment, an event database is provided as one of the databases related to timings.

[0057] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an event database 200E. In FIG. 10, as an example, timings T1 to Tn are associated with events E1 to En, respectively. In FIG. 10, one timing is associated with one event, but multiple timings may be associated with one event. For example, two timings, a pre-60th birthday health check and pre-retirement asset planning, may be associated with the event of turning 60. Furthermore, as events for younger people, timings such as purchasing a school bag, purchasing a desk, and a pre-school health check may be associated with the event of entering elementary school. Furthermore, as events for younger people, timings such as purchasing or renting a new home and purchasing furniture may be associated with the event of getting married.

[0058] In some cases, an event itself can become a timing. For example, the event of turning 60 is also the timing of turning 60. In this case, the time when the event occurs and the time when the timing arrives are the same.

[0059] In the following description, the biometric information database 200A, the lifestyle information database 200B, the building information database 200C, the money information database 200D, and the event database 200E may be collectively referred to as a life information database.

[0060] Next, classification of timing will be explained. Timing is classified into first timing, second timing, and third timing. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the definitions of first timing, second timing, and third timing. First timing is timing associated with an event related to the age of the subject. In other words, first timing is timing determined by the age of the subject. Examples of first timing include 60th birthday, retirement age, and "turning 75 years old."

[0061] The second timing is a timing associated with an event related to the subject's life information (excluding the event used in the first timing), and is a timing determined according to a change in the life information. Examples of the second timing include a follow-up medical examination and home maintenance.

[0062] The third timing is a timing associated with an event related to the life information of the subject's relatives, such as a grandchild's entrance to school or a spouse's medical checkup.

[0063] The timings described above are stored in the timing database 200F for each subject. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the timing database. In FIG. 12, as an example, processes P1 to Pn are provided for each of the timings T1 to Tn to be executed at that timing. The processes P1 to Pn are either an acquisition process for acquiring information by the information acquisition unit 122, a derivation process for deriving suggested information by the analysis unit 123, or an output process by the output unit 126. In FIG. 12, one process is provided for each timing, but multiple processes may be associated with one timing. For example, two timings, namely, a pre-60th birthday health check and pre-retirement asset planning, may be associated with the event of turning 60.

[0064] Fig. 13 is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the timing database 200 together with events. Fig. 13 shows timings and events in chronological order. As an example, the age of the subject is 65 years old or older. In addition, the subject's close relatives are shown as the subject's parents, spouse, children, and grandchildren.

[0065] 13, various timings related to a subject can be covered by recording the subject's own timings and the timings of his or her close relatives based on the subject's age in timing database 200. This makes it possible to maintain and improve the subject's QOL from the present to the future by executing processing when the timings indicated in timing database 200 arrive.

[0066] Next, the processing flow of the information management system 10 will be described. In the following description, updating timing refers to adding, deleting, or changing timing in the timing database F. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing flow of the information management system 10. This flowchart shows the processing executed in response to each trigger that occurs in the information management system 10. The triggers include input of information about the subject, input of information about close relatives, the arrival of the timing to acquire life information by the information acquisition unit 122, the arrival of the timing to derive by the analysis unit 123, and the arrival of the timing to output by the output unit 126.

[0067] The information management system 10 determines whether information about the subject has been input (step S101). The information about the subject may include information obtained from the subject or information output by a sensor that senses biological information. If information about the subject has been input (step S101: YES), the information acquisition unit 122 acquires the input information about the subject as life information (step S102), and the information management system 10 updates the life information database (step S103). In response to this update, the timing generation unit 124 updates the first timing and the second timing (step S104), and the process ends.

[0068] In the above step S101, if information about the subject has not been input (step S101: NO), the information management system 10 determines whether information about the subject's close relatives has been input (step S105). Information about close relatives includes information obtained through interviews with the subject. If information about close relatives has been input (step S105: YES), the information management system 10 updates the life information database (step S107) after the information acquisition unit 122 acquires the input information about the close relatives as life information (step S106). In response to this update, the timing generation unit 124 updates the third timing (step S108) and terminates the process.

[0069] If information about close relatives has not been entered in step S105 (step S105: NO), the information management system 10 determines whether the time has come for the information acquisition unit 122 to acquire life information (step S109). The timing generation unit 124 notifies the information acquisition unit 122 that this acquisition time has arrived. If the time has come for the information acquisition unit 122 to acquire life information (step S109: YES), the information management system 10 updates the life information database (step S111) when the information acquisition unit 122 acquires the life information (step S110). In response to this update, the timing generation unit 124 updates each timing according to the updated life information (step S112), and ends the process.

[0070] In step S109, if the acquisition timing has not arrived (step S109: NO), information management system 10 determines whether the timing for analysis unit 123 to derive suggested information has arrived (step S113). The timing generation unit 124 notifies analysis unit 123 that the derivation timing has arrived. If the timing for deriving suggested information has arrived (step S113: YES), analysis unit 123 acquires life information from the life information database (step S114), derives suggested information (step S115), and ends the process.

[0071] In the above step S113, if the derivation timing has not arrived (step S113: NO), the information management system 10 determines whether the output timing by the output unit 126 has arrived (step S116). The timing generation unit 124 notifies the analysis unit 123 of the arrival of this output timing. If the output timing has arrived (step S116: YES), the output unit 126 outputs the proposed information (step S117) and ends the process. If the output timing has not arrived (step S116: NO), the information management system 10 returns to step S101.

[0072] As described above, timing generation section 124 generates a first timing determined by the age of the subject and a second timing determined in accordance with a change in life information. Furthermore, timing generation section 124 acquires life information when either the first timing or the second timing arrives, and updates the acquired life information.

[0073] As shown in the processing of the information management system 10 described above, the timing is updated in response to changes in life information, events, etc. A specific processing example will be described. The analysis unit 123 derives suggested information using the analysis database 200H. The analysis database 200H is a database that records the analyzed information. FIGS. 15 and 16 are diagrams showing examples of analyzed information recorded in the analysis database 200H. As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the analyzed information is information in which the content of life information is associated with suggested information. As shown in FIG. 15, the analyzed information includes information in which suggested information is associated with at least two pieces of information selected from person information, building information, and money information. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 16, the analyzed information includes information in which suggested information is associated with at least two pieces of information selected from person information, building information, and money information, and with events.

[0074] The analysis unit 123 searches for analysis information that matches the acquired life information, and derives proposal information indicated in the searched analysis information.

[0075] Based on this, we will first explain processing using the person information, building information, and money information of the life information. In the following explanation, the person information, building information, and money information may be collectively referred to as non-event information.

[0076] First, a processing example using a combination of two pieces of non-event information (person information and building information) will be described. Suppose that a change has occurred in the person information: "the person was hospitalized, began walking with a cane, and was certified as needing long-term care." Then, suppose that the building information records "there are five steps on the entrance approach," and the lifestyle information records "want to go out (day care center, lunch with friends, shopping with grandchildren)." In this case, the timing generation unit 124 notifies the analysis unit 123 that the timing for analysis has arrived. The analysis unit 123 derives home renovation proposal information from the above information. In this case, the advisor can provide advice at the time the subject "applies" for long-term care, which will make the application for long-term care go more smoothly.

[0077] Next, a processing example using one piece of information (person information) from the non-event information will be described. Assume that a change has occurred in the person information, such as "a person who was once healthy has lost muscle strength and activity level." Furthermore, assume that a change has occurred in the person information, such as "a person who was once able to clean and tidy up has become unable to clean and tidy up properly, is unable to take care of the garden, and has lost motivation." In this case, the timing generation unit 124 notifies the analysis unit 123 that the analysis timing has arrived. The analysis unit 123 derives a housekeeping service as suggested information from the above information. In this way, when one or more pieces of biometric information have changed and one or more pieces of housekeeping information have also changed, the timing generation unit 124 may notify that the analysis timing has arrived.

[0078] Next, a processing example using a combination of all non-event information (person information, building information, and financial information) will be described. Assume that a change has occurred in the person information, indicating that the person has been certified as requiring support level 1. Assume that the building information records a floor plan that allows for living on one floor (first floor bathroom, living / dining / kitchen area, and Japanese-style room), the person information records a desire to continue living at home (does not want to go to a facility), and the financial information records a pension income (with ample income) and financial assets. In this case, the timing generation unit 124 notifies the analysis unit 123 that the timing for analysis has arrived. From the above information, the analysis unit 123 derives suggested information, including home renovations and maintaining activity levels both inside and outside the home. This suggested information indicates suggestions for continuing to live at home without increasing the level of care required at the time of certification as requiring support level 1.

[0079] Next, an example will be described in which life information is acquired before at least one of the first timing and the second timing arrives, and the acquired life information is updated. For example, the first timing is set to "turning 60 years old," and this timing is set to be the second timing for acquiring the results of an interview with an advisor. In this case, if there is a change in biometric information, such as a decrease in walking speed, the second timing is brought forward and the life information acquired by the advisor is updated.

[0080] Next, an example of changing the first timing based on changes in life information will be described. For example, the first timing was set to "turning 60 years old," but because the biometric information is good, the first timing is changed to "turning 65 years old."

[0081] Next, an example of processing using an event will be described. Prior to this description, the stress database 200G will be described.

[0082] The stress database 200G is a database that indicates the level of stress felt by a subject due to an event. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of stress levels and events recorded in the stress database 200G. The stress level is indicated by three levels (high, medium, and low) depending on the level of stress. The event indicates an event that causes stress. "Parent" indicates that the corresponding event is an event that targets the subject. "Child" indicates that the corresponding event is an event that targets the child of the subject. In FIG. 17, the stress level is shown in three levels, but it may be shown in different levels or may be shown using numerical values. Furthermore, the events are just an example and may include other events.

[0083] Basically, when an event occurs that causes some kind of problem in the subject's body or a close relative, the analysis unit 123 derives proposed information to maintain mental and social health in the future. The analysis unit 123 also derives proposed information that will prevent future overlapping of stress and impacts in multiple categories (family relationships, physical health, mental health, social health (including interactions and roles), and money-related). Furthermore, the analysis unit 123 derives proposed information that takes into account the stress experienced not only by the subject but also by family members. Furthermore, the analysis unit 123 derives proposed information so that the proposed information does not overlap between couples including the subject (to avoid mutual collapse, such as elderly care), and so that the proposed information does not overlap between parents and their descendants including the subject (to avoid double care for childcare and elderly care).

[0084] Assume that the death of a spouse (high stress level) is added as an event. In this case, the timing generation unit 124 notifies the analysis unit 123 that the analysis timing has arrived. The analysis unit 123 derives suggested information that prevents events with high or medium stress levels in the stress database 200G from occurring. Specifically, the analysis unit 123 derives suggested information that prevents "one's own illness or injury" from occurring at the same time. Note that, since the subject, particularly a man, requires support in daily life aspects such as housework and mental health, the analysis unit 123 derives suggested information for providing such support. Since it is often impossible to predict the timing of such high stress events, the analysis unit 123 derives ways to overcome them and suggested information (e.g., expert intervention) before, during, and after the event.

[0085] Suppose a major change (medium stress level) in a family member's health or behavior is added as an event. In this case, the timing generation unit 124 notifies the analysis unit 123 that the analysis timing has arrived. The analysis unit 123 derives proposal information that prevents high or medium stress level events from occurring in the stress database 200G. For example, the analysis unit 123 derives proposal information that maintains the subject's physical, mental, and social health. Note that when a major change in a family member's health or behavior occurs, people tend to prioritize immediate family care in the short term, but in the long term, it is important to have one's own field (connections with people and free time).

[0086] Suppose that an event such as one's own illness or injury (high stress level) or a major change in the health or behavior of a family member (spouse) (medium stress level) is added as an event. In this case, the timing generation unit 124 notifies the analysis unit 123 that the analysis timing has arrived. The analysis unit 123 derives suggested information that prevents the occurrence of a high or medium stress level event in the stress database 200G. For example, if one of a couple becomes ill or injured, the analysis unit 123 derives suggested information to follow up on the other person.

[0087] The same applies when an event occurs to the subject or the subject's child. For example, when the subject becomes ill or injured (high stress level) or when a major change in the health or behavior of a family member (medium stress level) occurs, the timing generation unit 124 notifies the analysis unit 123 that the analysis timing has arrived. The analysis unit 123 derives proposal information that prevents the occurrence of a high or medium stress level event in the stress database 200G in the child.

[0088] Conversely, when an exam (medium stress level) or a major change in the living environment (low stress level) is added to the child, the timing generation unit 124 notifies the analysis unit 123 that the analysis timing has arrived. The analysis unit 123 derives proposal information that prevents the occurrence of high or medium stress level events in the stress database 200G for the child. Note that in the case of an event whose occurrence is certain or almost certain, such as a child taking an exam, the timing generation unit 124 may notify the analysis unit 123 that the analysis timing has arrived one year before the exam.

[0089] In this way, in processing the case of an event whose occurrence timing is certain or almost certain, the timing generation unit 124 notifies the analysis unit 123 that it is the derivation timing before the first timing or the second timing arrives. In this case, the analysis unit 123 derives proposed information regarding a plan that the subject should execute by the first timing or the second timing, and the output unit 126 outputs the proposed information derived by the analysis unit 123.

[0090] For example, before the time of mandatory retirement arrives, the analysis unit 123 may derive proposed information regarding a financial plan for the next 30 years after retirement as a plan to be implemented before retirement, and the output unit 126 may output the information. Furthermore, if the subject is planning to care for his or her parents, financial plans may include calculating monthly income and expenses after retirement (taking into account changes due to age), determining the estimated annual expenses for family events (travel, visiting home, etc.), and estimating the expenses to be left as a lump sum. Proposed information for considering inheritance may also be derived. This is because postponing the creation of a financial plan may overlap with other events.

[0091] In this way, the information management system 10 can output the proposed information in synchronization with the timing, or can output the proposed information before the timing arrives.

[0092] Next, a processing example using non-event information and events will be described. Assume that a change has occurred in the biological information, such as "a previously healthy person's muscle strength has decreased, their activity level has decreased, and they have become more easily fatigued." Furthermore, assume that events such as "childcare support for grandchildren" and "concerns about spouse's health" have occurred. In this case, the timing generation unit 124 notifies the analysis unit 123 that the timing for analysis has arrived. From the above information, the analysis unit 123 derives proposal information regarding housekeeping services and services not covered by nursing care insurance, as well as proposal information regarding a monthly financial plan revision when using these services, calculation of future medical expenses and nursing care expenses (home improvement expenses), and support for educational expenses.

[0093] As another example, suppose that the following changes have occurred in the biometric information: "concerns about early cognitive impairment and decreased leg strength." The building information records that the person is "also renting their home." The lifestyle information records that the person lives alone, has busy children, goes out less frequently (also due to fewer friends), and no longer cares about their appearance (they suddenly started wearing casual clothes). Furthermore, the financial information records that the person has completed repayment of the construction costs for the tenement apartment complex (which means they now have financial leeway).

[0094] In this case, the timing generation unit 124 notifies the analysis unit 123 that the analysis timing has arrived. From the above information, the analysis unit 123 derives, while the person is still able to make a decision, proposal information regarding the provision and introduction of appropriate relocation destinations such as serviced housing for the elderly or paid nursing homes, proposal information regarding organizing and disposing of luggage, proposal information regarding the introduction of housekeeping services, and proposal information regarding follow-up on behalf of the person's child until they get used to life in the new place. For example, by providing information on appropriate relocation destinations such as the above-mentioned serviced housing for the elderly or paid nursing homes, the person and child's anxiety about living alone can be alleviated and they can feel reassured that there is someone there 24 hours a day and a dining area.

[0095] Below is a summary of examples of changes and events. Changes in biological information Certified as needing nursing care decrease in activity level Concerns about early cognitive impairment Decreased frequency of going out Slow walking speed Decrease in number of steps loss of appetite Undernutrition weight loss Hospital visits and admissions due to injury or illness

[0096] Living Information Housework and caring for grandchildren are becoming difficult Changes in timing and frequency of needing to use the toilet more frequently I can no longer keep things tidy. Cleaning has become inadequate Decline in visitors

[0097] ·Changes in building information Renovation Moving Roadside land value Location Nearby facilities

[0098] Money changes Inheritance from parents or spouse Retirement benefits Pension acquisition passive income My parents' hospitalization, medical expenses, and nursing care costs have changed Support was provided to children and grandchildren Expenses incurred for a parent-child event Personal and spouse life insurance costs incurred Hospitalization, medical expenses, and nursing care expenses incurred by the person or spouse Renovation costs incurred Costs of moving into a senior housing or facility have been incurred.

[0099] Event examples Death of a spouse Your illness or injury Major changes in family health or behavior Major changes in social activities Retirement Caring for elderly parents Child marriage and birth Grandchild's admission to school

[0100] Other proposal examples of the proposal information described above are shown below. The following proposal examples are diagrams showing examples of indoor environment proposal examples, living environment proposal examples, health-related proposal examples, nursing care-related proposal examples, and finance-related proposal examples.

[0101] An example of an indoor environment proposal and an example of a living environment proposal will be described. As an example of an indoor environment proposal, when the input information is a combination of biological information (thermal sensation (dulled, dislikes air conditioning)) and building information (living environment simulation (sun radiation, ventilation, heating and cooling)), the analysis unit 123 derives the following as proposal information: "To prevent heatstroke, operate the air conditioner a little earlier than the time when it gets hot due to summer sun radiation. In spring and autumn (intermediate seasons), indicate the time periods when ventilation can be used, and propose staying cool without using air conditioning." In this way, information about air conditioning in the room where the customer lives can be provided as proposal information.

[0102] As an example of a home environment proposal, when the input information is a combination of building information (the front door lock is not double-locked) and lifestyle information (forgetting to lock the door), the analysis unit 123 derives "Proposal to install a remote-controlled double-lock door" as the proposed information. In this way, it is possible to provide information on facilities that support the customer's life in the living space as the proposed information.

[0103] As an example of a home environment proposal, when the combination of input information is biometric information (current medical history (knee pain), hospital visit status (orthopedics)) and building information (there are stairs at the entrance porch), the analysis unit 123 derives "Propose installation of handrails at the entrance porch" as proposal information. In this way, information about facilities that support the life of the customer in the living space can be provided as proposal information.

[0104] As an example of a home environment proposal, when the input information is a combination of building information (deterioration in thermal insulation performance) and lifestyle information (large changes in bathroom temperature and humidity), the analysis unit 123 derives "proposal for thermal insulation renovation" as proposal information. In this way, information on facilities that support the customer's life in the living space can be provided as proposal information.

[0105] As an example of a living environment proposal, when the combination of input information is biometric information (walking speed (declining trend)) and building information (floor plan information (living room, dining room, kitchen area on the first floor, private room on the second floor)), the analysis unit 123 derives "renovation proposal to allow living on the first floor only" as proposal information. In this way, information on facilities that support the customer's life in the living space can be provided as proposal information.

[0106] As an example of a living environment proposal, when the combination of input information is biometric information (walking speed (declining trend)) and building information (floor plan information (living room, dining room, kitchen area on the first floor, private room on the second floor)), the analysis unit 123 derives "renovation proposal to allow living on the first floor only" as proposal information. In this way, information on facilities that support the customer's life in the living space can be provided as proposal information.

[0107] As an example of a living environment proposal, when the combination of input information is biometric information (walking speed (declining trend), cognitive function (declining trend)) and lifestyle information (complaints of anxiety about living alone with the elderly), the analysis unit 123 derives "proposal for relocation (assisted living / nursing home) or use of nursing care insurance services" as proposal information. In this way, information regarding nursing care for the customer can be provided as proposal information.

[0108] As an example of a living environment proposal, when the combination of input information is biometric information (walking speed (tending to decline), cognitive function (tending to decline)), building information (assets present), and lifestyle information (land use / intention to inherit, presence of family members living separately), the analysis unit 123 derives "proposals for inheritance planning with an eye to the future of the entire family" as proposed information. In this way, information regarding the customer's inheritance can be provided as proposed information. The analysis unit 123 can also make proposals based on a combination of three pieces of information: biometric information, building information, and lifestyle information.

[0109] As an example of a home environment proposal, when the combination of input information is building information (owning land other than the home) and lifestyle information (separate family information (with home purchase plans)), the analysis unit 123 derives "a proposal for a home for children using unused land" as proposal information. In this way, information about the customer's assets can be provided as proposal information.

[0110] As an example of a home environment proposal, when the combination of input information is building information (having a garden) and lifestyle information (the customer is becoming unable to maintain the garden), the analysis unit 123 derives "proposal of garden tree pruning and weed removal service" as proposal information. In this way, information on services that assist the customer's life in the living space can be provided as proposal information.

[0111] As an example of a home environment proposal, when the input information is a combination of biometric information (bad back), building information (the road in front of the house is sloped), and lifestyle information (having trouble shoveling snow when it snows), the analysis unit 123 derives "snow shoveling service proposal" as proposal information. In this way, information on services that assist the customer's life in the living space can be provided as proposal information.

[0112] As an example of a home environment proposal, the analysis unit 123 derives "a proposal for a tidying up service" as proposal information when the input information is a combination of biometric information (bad knees, walking speed (declining)) and lifestyle information (there is luggage on the floor in the hallway, and there is a risk of falling). In this way, information on services that assist the customer's life in the living space can be provided as proposal information.

[0113] Next, examples of health-related proposals, nursing care-related proposals, finance-related proposals, and indoor environment proposals will be described. As examples of health-related proposals, the analysis unit 123 derives "conversation partner / monitoring proposals" as proposal information when the combination of input information is biometric information (early cognitive impairment) and lifestyle information (information on family members living together (living alone), information on family members living separately (worried about parents, needs for monitoring)). In this way, information on services that assist the customer's life in the living space can be provided as proposal information.

[0114] As an example of a health-related proposal, when the combination of input information is biological information (nutritional status (low food intake)) and lifestyle information (feeling lazy about preparing meals), the analysis unit 123 derives "proposal of cooking service" as proposal information. In this way, information about services that assist the customer's life in the living space can be provided as proposal information.

[0115] As an example of a health-related suggestion, when the combination of input information is biometric information (walking speed (declining), number of steps (declining)) and lifestyle information (staying at home more), the analysis unit 123 derives "suggestions for indoor exercises" as suggested information. In this way, information on improving the customer's health can be provided as suggested information.

[0116] As an example of a nursing care-related proposal, when the combination of input information is biometric information (the patient is not in good physical condition due to illness and is unable to move as desired) and lifestyle information (the patient needs to apply for nursing care certification and cannot rely on a child who lives separately), the analysis unit 123 derives "a proposal to follow up on the application for nursing care certification" as the proposed information. In this way, information related to nursing care for the customer can be provided as the proposed information.

[0117] As an example of a nursing care-related proposal, when the combination of input information is biometric information (approaching 80 years old) and lifestyle information (healthy now but worried about the future, would like nursing care information for the area where they live), the analysis unit 123 derives "proposal to provide local information" as proposed information. In this way, information about nursing care for the customer can be provided as proposed information.

[0118] As an example of a care-related proposal, when the input information is a combination of biometric information (walking speed (declining), sleep status (not sleeping well)) and lifestyle information (caring for elderly parents from a distance), the analysis unit 123 derives "respite care proposal" as proposal information. In this way, information on improving the customer's health can be provided as proposal information.

[0119] As an example of a nursing care-related proposal, the analysis unit 123 derives "suggestion for a second opinion" as suggested information when the combination of input information is biometric information (needs nursing care level 2) and lifestyle information (information on family members living together (want to travel with friends but have given up), lack of necessary nursing care insurance services (short stay)). In this way, information about nursing care for the customer can be provided as suggested information.

[0120] As an example of a financial-related proposal, when the combination of input information is building information (building type (private residence, tenement house)) and lifestyle information (owned real estate (owns one private residence and one tenement house, owned real estate (road value information), financial assets (owns multiple banks and securities)), the analysis unit 123 derives "proposals for inheritance plans and inheritance measures" as proposed information. In this way, information regarding the customer's inheritance can be provided as proposed information. Note that "owns multiple banks and securities" in the financial information refers to owning multiple bank deposits, postal savings, securities, etc.

[0121] As an example of a financial proposal, when the combination of input information is building information (building type (private residence, tenement house)) and lifestyle information (monthly income (pension, rental income), financial assets (ownership of multiple banks and securities)), the analysis unit 123 derives "a proposal for a future-oriented money plan (monthly flow and stock plan)" as proposal information. In this way, information about assets can be provided as proposal information.

[0122] As described above, the information management system 10 can provide a technology for suitably outputting proposals for maintaining and improving the QOL of a target person. In particular, because life information varies depending on the people living in the same building, it is possible to output appropriate proposal information for each building and target person. Furthermore, each proposal is a proposal for maintaining the customer's QOL or improving the customer's quality of life.

[0123] Next, the input screen for biometric information, etc. will be described. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of the input screen. The input screen is displayed on the display unit 112. The input screen has an input field for each data item of biometric information and lifestyle information. The advisor selects the relevant item using a radio button or check box, or inputs information into a text box. For example, in "nursing care," if the advisor has been certified as requiring nursing care, the advisor selects the radio button for "nursing care certified" and inputs the month of certification and the level of nursing care required into the text box. In addition, an input field for the degree of independence in daily living is provided as information regarding the ability to recognize facts and reason. The input field for the degree of independence in daily living has a field for inputting the degree of independence in daily living and a field for inputting "no problem" if there are no problems.

[0124] On the other hand, information acquired by a sensor is automatically displayed, for example, "walking speed" and "number of steps" acquired by a sensor.

[0125] The information entered by the advisor on the input screen shown in FIG.

[0126] The subjects in the above-described embodiments are assumed to be individuals from the so-called senior or middle generation, but since biometric information and lifestyle information can be obtained from any generation, the above embodiments may also be applied to subjects other than the senior or middle generation.

[0127] Although an embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and includes designs within the scope of the gist of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0128] 10...information management system, 100...terminal, 110...communication unit, 111...input unit, 112...display unit, 120...control unit, 121...display control unit, 122...information acquisition unit, 123...analysis unit, 124...timing generation unit, 200...database, 200A...biometric information database, 200B...lifestyle information database, 200C...building information database, 200D...money information database, 200E...event database, 200F...timing database, 200G...stress database, 200H...analysis database

Claims

1. An acquisition unit that acquires a subject's life information in response to a trigger generated by the arrival of a timing for acquiring the life information; an analysis unit that performs analysis based on the life information acquired by the acquisition unit and derives suggested information for maintaining or improving the quality of life of the subject; an output unit that outputs the proposed information derived by the analysis unit; an update unit that updates timing information that defines a timing at which the acquisition unit acquires the life information, a timing at which the analysis unit derives the proposal information, or a timing at which the output unit outputs the proposal information, based on the life information acquired by the acquisition unit; and Equipped with the update unit functions as a timing generation unit that generates the acquisition timing of the life information so as to generate the trigger when the acquisition timing indicated by the updated timing information arrives. Information management system.

2. The information management system according to claim 1 , wherein the life information includes at least two of personal information, building information, and financial information about the subject.

3. The information management system according to claim 2 , wherein the life information includes the person information and the building information.

4. The information management system according to claim 2 , wherein the life information includes the person information, the building information, and the money information.

5. The life information includes at least two of personal information, building information, and financial information about the subject, The information management system according to claim 1 , wherein the analysis unit performs an analysis based on the at least two combinations and derives the proposed information.

6. The information management system according to claim 5 , wherein the analysis unit performs an analysis based on a combination of the person information and the building information, and derives the proposed information.

7. The information management system according to claim 5 , wherein the analysis unit performs an analysis based on a combination of the person information, the building information, and the money information, and derives the proposal information.

8. The information management system according to claim 1 , wherein the update unit updates the first timing determined by the age of the subject and the second timing determined according to a change in the life information.

9. the acquisition unit acquires the life information when either the first timing or the second timing arrives; The information management system according to claim 8 , wherein the update unit updates the acquired life information.

10. the acquisition unit acquires the life information before at least one of the first timing and the second timing arrives; The information management system according to claim 8 , wherein the update unit updates the acquired life information.

11. The information management system according to claim 8 , wherein the update unit updates the first timing based on a change in the life information.

12. The information management system according to claim 8 , wherein the analysis unit derives the proposal information in synchronization with the first timing, and the output unit outputs the proposal information derived by the analysis unit.

13. The information management system according to claim 8 , wherein the analysis unit derives the proposal information in synchronization with the second timing, and the output unit outputs the proposal information derived by the analysis unit.

14. The information management system according to claim 1 , wherein the suggested information includes at least two of information for improving the subject's health, information for improving the subject's lifestyle, and financial information.

15. The information management system described in claim 8, wherein the analysis unit derives the proposed information regarding a plan that the subject should execute by the first timing or the second timing, and the output unit outputs the proposed information derived by the analysis unit.

16. The information management system according to claim 8 , wherein the update unit updates the third timing determined by the ages of the subject's close relatives.

17. The information management system according to claim 2 , wherein the person information is information obtained by hearing from the subject person or information output by a sensor that senses the person information.

18. A program for causing a computer to function as the information management system according to any one of claims 1 to 17.

19. an acquisition step in which the computer acquires the subject's life information in response to a trigger generated by the arrival of a timing for acquiring the life information; an analysis step in which the computer performs an analysis based on the life information acquired by the acquisition step, and derives proposal information for maintaining or improving the quality of life of the subject; an output step of outputting the proposal information derived by the analysis step; an updating step of updating timing information that defines the timing of acquiring the life information in the acquiring step, the timing of deriving the proposal information in the analyzing step, or the timing of outputting the proposal information in the output step, based on the life information acquired in the acquiring step; Equipped with the updating step functions as a generating step of generating the acquisition timing of the life information so as to cause the trigger to occur when the acquisition timing indicated by the updated timing information arrives. Information management methods.

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