Information processing device, information processing method, and information processing program

Abstract

An information-processing device comprising at least one processor, wherein if a predetermined condition is satisfied, the processor recommends, as a method of inputting control information for controlling a control target device to a control device for controlling the control target device, a non-contact input method of inputting the control information without making contact with the control device.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, technologies have been disclosed for reducing the risk of infection spreading through control devices when multiple operators handle a control device for controlling medical equipment by coming into contact with the control device to which pathogens are attached.

[0003] For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-042207 describes a control method in which, when a person other than a predetermined operator touches or approaches the operation panel, no operation buttons are placed in the area of ​​contact or approach. Also, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-180207 discloses a method in which an ultrasound probe is operated by combining input from a non-contact input device such as voice or gesture with input from a contact input device such as a mouse or keyboard. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In recent years, from the viewpoint of reducing the risk of infection, there has been an increasing demand for control of medical devices using non-contact input methods such as voice and gestures, which are less likely to cause infection via control devices. On the other hand, in situations where infection via control devices is less likely, such as when only specific operators handle the control devices, there is also a demand for the ability to accept control of medical devices using contact input methods such as a mouse, keyboard, button, and touch panel.

[0005] The present disclosure provides an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program that can recommend an input method according to a situation. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A first aspect of the present disclosure is an information processing device comprising at least one processor, , regulation A control device that controls the target device and if it is determined that the control device is shared based on the sharing information, As a method for inputting control information for controlling the controlled device, we recommend a non-contact input method in which control information is input without touching the control device. Control is performed using at least one of a display device and a notification device. .

[0009] of the present disclosure Second Aspect teeth, An information processing device comprising at least one processor, wherein when it is determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied, the processor performs control using at least one of a display device and a notification device to recommend a non-contact input method for inputting control information for controlling a control target device to a control device that controls the control target device without touching the control device; The controlled device is at least one of an image capturing device, a specimen testing device, and a physiological testing device, and the condition is a condition related to a test order related to the controlled device. R .

[0010] of the present disclosure Third Aspect is the above Second Aspect In the case where a processor specifies that a specimen is suspected of being contaminated or infected in a test order, the processor recommends inputting control information by a contactless input method. Control the That's fine.

[0011] of the present disclosure Fourth Aspect is the above Second or third aspect In the case where the processor specifies that the controlled device will be used for rounds in the test order, it is recommended that the control information be input using a non-contact input method. Control the That's fine.

[0012] The present disclosure Fifth Aspect is the above Second to fourth aspects In the case where the processor specifies input by a contactless input method in the test order, the processor recommends input of control information by a contactless input method. Control the That's fine.

[0013] The present disclosure Sixth Aspect is the above Second to fifth aspects In the test method specified in the test order, if the test method is a method that has been predetermined as a test method with a high risk of infection, the processor recommends inputting control information by a contactless input method. Control the That's fine.

[0014] The present disclosure Seventh aspect is the above Second to sixth aspects In the method, when the type of subject specified in the test order is a type predetermined as a type of subject with a high risk of infection, the processor recommends inputting control information by a contactless input method. Control the That's fine.

[0016] The present disclosure Eighth aspect is an information processing device comprising at least one processor, and when it is determined that at least one of the number of people present in a predetermined area where a control device that controls a controlled device is used and the total time that people have been present in the area is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, the processor performs control using at least one of a display device and an alarm device to recommend a non-contact input method for inputting control information for controlling the controlled device to the control device without touching the control device.

[0017] The present disclosure Ninth aspect is the above Eighth aspect In the above, the processor may perform control to recommend input of control information by a contactless input method if a contaminated or infected person is present in the area.

[0018] The present disclosure Tenth Aspect is an information processing device comprising at least one processor, and when it is determined that the current time falls within a predetermined period, the processor performs control using at least one of a display device and an alarm device to recommend a non-contact input method for inputting control information for controlling a device to be controlled into a control device without touching the control device.

[0019] The present disclosure Eleventh aspect In the above aspect, the processor may perform control to issue a warning when input of control information by a non-contact input method is recommended and the input of control information is performed by a method other than the non-contact input method.

[0020] The present disclosure Twelfth aspectIn the above aspect, the processor may make the determination.

[0021] The present disclosure Thirteenth aspect is an information processing method in which sharing information indicating the sharing status of a control device that controls a controlled device is acquired, and when the control device is determined to be shared based on the sharing information, a process is executed by a computer to perform control using at least one of a display device and an alarm device to recommend a non-contact input method for inputting control information for controlling the controlled device to the control device without touching the control device.

[0022] The present disclosure Fourteenth aspect is an information processing program that causes a computer to execute a process of acquiring sharing information indicating the sharing status of a control device that controls a control target device, and, when the control device is determined to be shared based on the sharing information, recommending a non-contact input method for inputting control information for controlling the control target device to the control device without touching the control device, using at least one of a display device and a notification device. do. [Effects of the Invention]

[0023] According to the above aspects, the information processing device, information processing method, and information processing program of the present disclosure can recommend an input method according to the situation. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0024] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an information processing system. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of an information processing device. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of an information processing device. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an examination order. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on a display. [Figure 6]FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on a display. [Figure 7] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of information processing. [Figure 8] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating an example of how a wearable terminal is worn using a connecting member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0025] Hereinafter, examples of embodiments for carrying out the technology of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0026] An example of the configuration of an information processing system 10 according to this exemplary embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1. As shown in Fig. 1, the information processing system 10 includes a control device 12, a control target device 14, and an information processing device 20. The information processing device 20 and the control device 12, and the control device 12 and the control target device 14, are capable of communicating with each other via a network. In this exemplary embodiment, an example will be described in which the control device 12, the control target device 14, and the information processing device 20 are installed in a hospital.

[0027] The control device 12 is a device that receives control information for controlling the control target device 14 input by an operator and controls the control target device 14 in accordance with the control information. The control device 12 may be, for example, a console 12A including a computer, a mobile terminal 12B such as a smartphone or tablet, or a wearable terminal 12C such as a wristwatch, eyeglasses, earphones, or ring. Hereinafter, when there is no need to distinguish between these, they will simply be referred to as the "control device 12."

[0028] The control target device 14 is a device controlled by the control device 12, and is, for example, at least one of an imaging device, a specimen testing device, and a physiological testing device. The imaging device is a device that captures images of a subject using techniques such as computed tomography (CT), digital radiography (DR), computed radiography (CR), angiography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound. The specimen testing device is a device used to perform various tests, such as component analysis and pathogen detection, on subjects such as urine, feces, blood, nasopharyngeal swabs, nasal swabs, saliva, and other body fluids. The physiological testing device is a device used to measure and test the physiological functions of subjects, such as electrocardiograms, heart sounds, electromyograms, pulse waves, electroencephalograms, hearing, and respiratory function.

[0029] 1, the control device 12 accepts input of control information by two types of methods: a contact input method in which the operator inputs control information by touching the control device 12, and a non-contact input method in which the operator inputs control information without touching the control device 12. The control device 12 is provided with or connected to various input devices for the operator to input control information.

[0030] Specifically, the contact-type input method is a method of inputting control information to the control device 12 using various input devices that involve contact when inputting control information, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel, a touch sensor, and a button. Examples of the contact-type input method include inputting control information using a keyboard and a mouse connected to the console 12A, and inputting control information using a touch panel of the mobile terminal 12B.

[0031] Specifically, the non-contact input method is a method of inputting control information to the control device 12 without touching a device, such as voice input, gesture input, electroencephalogram input, eye gaze input, and input using a non-contact panel that allows input with a finger lifted from the panel. Examples of the non-contact input method include gesture input using a sensor included in the wearable terminal 12C, voice input using a microphone included in the mobile terminal 12B, and gesture input using a camera included in the console 12A. Note that since the wearable terminal 12C is intended to be worn on the body of the operator, contact caused by the operator wearing the wearable terminal 12C is also permitted in the "non-contact input method."

[0032] Known methods can be appropriately applied as methods for voice input, gesture input, electroencephalogram input, and gaze input. For example, gesture input may be performed by detecting the operator's physical movements, such as the operator's fingers, hands, and arms, using an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, an optical sensor, a contact sensor, a smart textile, or the like (see U.S. Patent No. 10,488,936, U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2019 / 0004604, and U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014 / 0194742). Gesture input may also be performed by detecting the operator's physical movements through analysis of video images captured by a camera. EEG input may also be performed by detecting the operator's brain waves using electrodes placed on the operator's scalp (see U.S. Patent No. 9,864,431).

[0033] The information processing device 20 according to this exemplary embodiment has a function of recommending a contactless input method when it is estimated that an operator handling the control device 12 is at high risk of contracting an infectious disease through the control device 12. This is because contactless input methods, which are less likely to cause infection through the control device 12, are superior in terms of reducing the risk of infection. On the other hand, in situations where infection through the control device 12 is less likely to occur, such as when only specific operators handle the control device 12, it is preferable to be able to accept input of control information using not only contactless input methods but also contact input methods. An example of the configuration of the information processing device 20 according to this exemplary embodiment will now be described.

[0034] First, the hardware configuration of the information processing device 20 according to this exemplary embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 2. As shown in Fig. 2, the information processing device 20 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 81, a non-volatile storage unit 82, and a memory 83 as a temporary storage area. The information processing device 20 also includes a display 84 such as a liquid crystal display, an input unit 85 such as a keyboard and a mouse, and a network I / F (Interface) 86 connected to a network. The CPU 81, the storage unit 82, the memory 83, the display 84, the input unit 85, and the network I / F 86 are connected via a bus 88 such as a system bus and a control bus so as to be able to exchange various types of information with each other.

[0035] The storage unit 82 is realized by a storage medium such as a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), or a flash memory. An information processing program 87 is stored in the storage unit 82. The CPU 81 reads the information processing program 87 from the storage unit 82, loads it into the memory 83, and executes the loaded information processing program 87. The CPU 81 is an example of a processor of the present disclosure.

[0036] Next, the functional configuration of the information processing device 20 according to this exemplary embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 3. As shown in Fig. 3, the information processing device 20 includes an acquisition unit 22, a determination unit 24, and a control unit 26. A CPU 81 executes an information processing program 87, thereby functioning as the acquisition unit 22, the determination unit 24, and the control unit 26.

[0037] The acquisition unit 22 acquires various information used to determine whether or not an operator who handles the control device 12 is in a situation where there is a high risk of contracting an infectious disease via the control device 12. Specifically, the acquisition unit 22 acquires at least one of information indicating the shared status of the control device 12 (hereinafter referred to as "shared information"), information indicating the presence status of people in a predetermined area where the control device 12 is used (hereinafter referred to as "presence information"), an examination order related to imaging and examination by the controlled device 14, and date and time information indicating the current date and time.

[0038] Here, "shared" does not necessarily mean that multiple operators are handling the control device 12 in parallel, but may also include, for example, a case where a control device 12 is handled by one operator and then handled by a different operator before the control device 12 is cleaned.

[0039] The shared information may be input by an operator via the input unit 85, for example. Alternatively, the shared information may be information generated by the acquisition unit 22 or an external device based on a log in which an IC tag carried by an operator who handles the control device 12 is read by an IC (Integrated Circuit) tag reader installed in each control device 12. Alternatively, the shared information may be information generated by the acquisition unit 22 or an external device by capturing an image of the control device 12 with a camera and performing image analysis processing on the captured video.

[0040] Here, the "predetermined area where the control device 12 is used" refers to, for example, an operation room where the control device 12 is installed. The presence information specifically includes information indicating at least one of the number of people present in the predetermined area where the control device 12 is used and the total time that people have been present in the area. The "total time" is the total time from when one person enters the area to when they exit, calculated for all people who have entered the area. Note that the people included in the presence information are not limited to the operator of the control device 12, but may also include, for example, a subject undergoing imaging or examination using the controlled device 14, a companion of the subject, and medical personnel working in a hospital.

[0041] The presence information may be input by an operator via the input unit 85, for example. Alternatively, the presence information may be generated by the acquisition unit 22 or an external device based on a log of IC tags carried by people entering a predetermined area where the control device 12 is used, read by an IC tag reader installed in each area. Alternatively, the presence information may be generated by the acquisition unit 22 or an external device by capturing an image of the predetermined area where the control device 12 is used with a camera and performing image analysis processing on the captured video. Alternatively, the presence information may be generated based on location information obtained using a mobile device, a wearable device, a tag, or the like carried by a person. The location information may be measured using known methods such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), wireless LAN (Local Area Network), GPS (Global Positioning System), and ultrasound.

[0042] The presence information may also include information indicating the contamination or infection state of a person present in a predetermined area where the control device 12 is used. Specifically, the presence information may include information indicating whether a person infected with an infectious disease, or a person suspected of being contaminated or infected, such as a close contact of an infected person, is present in the predetermined area where the control device 12 is used. The information indicating the contamination or infection state of a person may be input by the operator via the input unit 85, for example. Alternatively, the information may be generated by the acquisition unit 22 or an external device based on, for example, test results and the heart rate, body temperature, and the like acquired by the wearable terminal 12C worn by each person.

[0043] The test order is obtained, for example, from a management device that centrally manages the test contents by the controlled device 14. FIG. 4 shows an example of a test order. As shown in FIG. 4, the test order includes identification information of the subject ("Subject ID (Identification)" in FIG. 4) and the test method. The test order also includes information indicating whether the subject is suspected of contamination or infection ("Suspected Infectious Disease" in FIG. 4), information indicating whether the test will be performed during rounds ("Rounds" in FIG. 4), and information specifying the input method. In the "Suspected Infectious Disease" column in FIG. 4, a circle is marked if the subject is suspected of contamination or infection, and a cross is marked if the subject is not suspected of contamination or infection. In the "Rounds" column in FIG. 4, a circle is marked if the test will be performed during rounds, and a cross is marked if the test will not be performed during rounds.

[0044] The determination unit 24 determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the various information acquired by the acquisition unit 22. Specifically, the "condition" is a predetermined condition that increases the risk of infection with an infectious disease due to contact with the control device 12, and is stored in advance in the storage unit 82, for example. The condition will be described below.

[0045] First, the determination unit 24 may determine that the condition is satisfied when the control device 12 is shared, based on the sharing information acquired by the acquisition unit 22. This is because when the control device 12 is shared, if a pathogen is attached to the control device 12, the risk of infection to the operator via the control device 12 is thought to be higher.

[0046] Second, the determination unit 24 may determine whether various conditions regarding the state of human presence in a predetermined area where the control device 12 is used are satisfied, based on the presence information acquired by the acquisition unit 22. Specifically, the determination unit 24 may determine that the conditions are satisfied when at least one of the number of people present in the area indicated by the presence information and the total time that people have been present in the area is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold. This is because the greater the number of people who have entered the area and the longer the total time, the greater the risk of pathogens adhering to the control device 12 from the people who have entered the area, and the greater the risk of infection for an operator who comes into contact with the control device 12.

[0047] Specifically, the determination unit 24 may determine that the condition is satisfied when the presence information indicates that a contaminated or infected person is present in the predetermined area where the control device 12 is used. This is because if a contaminated or infected person is present in the predetermined area where the control device 12 is used, the person may be the source of pathogens that may attach to the control device 12, increasing the risk of infection for an operator who comes into contact with the control device 12.

[0048] Third, the determination unit 24 may determine whether or not the conditions for the test order related to the controlled device 14 are satisfied, based on the test order acquired by the acquisition unit 22. Specifically, the determination unit 24 may determine that the conditions are satisfied when the test order specifies that the subject is suspected of being contaminated or infected. In the example of FIG. 4, this applies to test orders with "subject IDs" S001, S005, and S006. This is because the subject to be tested by the controlled device 14 may also come close to the control device 12, and pathogens may be transferred from the subject to the control device 12, increasing the risk of infection for operators who come into contact with the control device 12.

[0049] Specifically, the determination unit 24 may determine that the condition is satisfied when the test order specifies that the controlled device 14 should make rounds. In the example of Fig. 4, test orders with "subject IDs" S003 and S004 correspond to this. This is because, in the case of rounds, a larger number of contaminated or infected subjects approach the control device 12 than in the case of non-rounds, and the possibility of pathogens adhering to the control device 12 is higher, which increases the risk of infection for operators who come into contact with the control device 12.

[0050] Specifically, the determination unit 24 may determine that the condition is met when input by a contactless input method is specified in the test order. In the example of FIG. 4, this applies to the test order with "subject ID" S002. For example, if it is known in advance that the test involves a high risk of contamination or infection, specifying the contactless input method in advance in the test order can reliably recommend input by the contactless input method. Also, for example, the contactless input method can be specified when it is preferable depending on the test content.

[0051] Specifically, the determination unit 24 may determine that the test method specified in the test order satisfies the condition if it is a method predetermined as a test method with a high risk of infection. An example of a test method with a high risk of infection is a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test intended to detect whether a subject is infected with a pathogen such as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) or influenza virus. PCR testing is considered to be a test method with a high risk of the subject being contaminated or infected, and pathogens may be transferred from the subject to the control device 12, increasing the risk of infection for an operator who comes into contact with the control device 12. Such "test methods predetermined as test methods with a high risk of infection" are pre-stored in the memory unit 82, for example.

[0052] Specifically, the determination unit 24 may determine that the condition is satisfied if the type of specimen specified in the test order is a type predetermined as a type of specimen with a high risk of infection. For example, in a PCR test, a nasopharyngeal swab, a nasal swab, and saliva may be used as specimens. When a nasopharyngeal swab is used as a specimen in a PCR test, the subject may sneeze when collecting the nasopharyngeal swab from the back of the subject's nose, and pathogens may adhere to the control device 12 located around the subject, thereby increasing the risk of infection for an operator who comes into contact with the control device 12. On the other hand, when saliva is used as a specimen in a PCR test, the subject does not sneeze as in the case of a nasopharyngeal swab. This prevents pathogens from adhering to the control device 12 located around the subject, thereby reducing the risk of infection for an operator who comes into contact with the control device 12. In this way, when the infection risk for an operator differs depending on the type of specimen used in the test, it is preferable to determine whether the condition is satisfied depending on the type of specimen. Such "types predetermined as types of subjects with a high risk of infection" are stored in advance in the storage unit 82, for example.

[0053] Fourth, the determination unit 24 may determine that the condition is satisfied if the current date and time indicated by the date and time information acquired by the acquisition unit 22 corresponds to a predetermined period. The "predetermined period" may be, for example, a period when it is known from statistics that an infectious disease will be prevalent, such as winter, when influenza virus infections are prevalent in Japan. This is because, if the current time is in this period, it is more likely that a contaminated or infected subject will approach the control device 12 and the pathogen will adhere to the control device 12 than if the current time is not in this period, thereby increasing the risk of infection for an operator who comes into contact with the control device 12. Information indicating the "predetermined period" is, for example, stored in advance in the storage unit 82.

[0054] The determination unit 24 may make a determination by appropriately combining the above conditions. For example, when the current time falls within a predetermined period, the determination unit 24 may reduce the threshold value used to determine the number of people and the total time present in the area indicated by the presence information (i.e., make it easier to recommend the non-contact input method).

[0055] When the determination unit 24 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the control unit 26 performs control to recommend the contactless input method as a method for inputting control information to the control device 12. For example, the control unit 26 may perform control to display a screen D recommending the contactless input method on a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display. The display device may be provided in the information processing device 20, the control device 12, or the control target device 14, for example, or may be separately installed in a location where the operator can view it.

[0056] 5 and 6 show an example of a screen D displayed on the display device by the control unit 26. FIG. 5 shows the screen D in the initial state (i.e., when the contactless input method is not particularly recommended). FIG. 6 shows the screen D when the contactless input method is recommended. As shown in FIG. 6, when the determination unit 24 determines that the predetermined conditions are met, the control unit 26 controls the display device to display a screen recommending the contactless input method, such as "Please input using the contactless input method."

[0057] 5 and 6, the control unit 26 may control the display device to display a screen D including various conditions and information indicating whether or not the various conditions are satisfied. In the example of Fig. 6, check marks are added to the various conditions that the determination unit 24 has determined to be satisfied.

[0058] The control unit 26 may perform control to recommend the non-contact input method using an alarm device that can notify information by, for example, lighting an LED (Light Emitting Diode) lamp, sounding a buzzer, making an announcement, etc. The alarm device may be provided in the information processing device 20, the control device 12, and the controlled device 14, or may be separately installed in a location recognizable by the operator.

[0059] The control unit 26 may recommend the contactless input method if any one of the various predetermined conditions is satisfied, or may recommend the contactless input method only if all of the conditions are satisfied. The control unit 26 may also recommend the contactless input method if only a predetermined number of the various predetermined conditions are satisfied.

[0060] Furthermore, when input of control information by a contactless input method is recommended, the control unit 26 may perform control to issue a warning when input of control information is executed by a method other than the contactless input method (i.e., a contact input method). Specifically, the control unit 26 may perform control to issue a warning such as "This is not a recommended input method" by the display device and the notification device.

[0061] Next, the operation of the information processing device 20 according to this exemplary embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 7. The CPU 81 executes the information processing program 87, thereby executing the information processing shown in Fig. 7. The information processing shown in Fig. 7 is executed, for example, for each inspection by the control target device 14.

[0062] In step S10 of Fig. 7, the acquisition unit 22 acquires at least one of various types of information, including shared information, presence information, examination order, and date and time information. In step S12, the determination unit 24 determines whether or not a predetermined condition is met, based on the various types of information acquired in step S10. If the determination in step S12 is positive, the process proceeds to step S14, and the control unit 26 performs control to recommend input of control information using a non-contact input method. If step S14 is completed or if the determination in step S12 is negative, the control unit 26 terminates the process.

[0063] As described above, the information processing device 20 according to this exemplary embodiment includes at least one processor, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the processor recommends a contactless input method for inputting control information for controlling the control target device 14 to the control device 12 that controls the control target device 14 without contacting the control device 12. Therefore, an input method can be recommended according to the situation, such as when an operator handling the control device 12 is estimated to be at high risk of contracting an infectious disease, which is advantageous in preventing the spread of infectious diseases.

[0064] In the above exemplary embodiment, when an operator inputs control information by touching an input device that is not shared with other operators, this may be permitted as a "contactless input method." For example, when the mobile terminal 12B and the wearable terminal 12C are provided to each operator and are not shared, it may be permitted to input control information by touching a touch panel or the like. Furthermore, for example, when an operator uses a touch pen dedicated to that operator (i.e., touches a touch pen that is not touched by other operators) to operate an input device that is shared among multiple operators, this may be considered as a "contactless input method."

[0065] Furthermore, in the above exemplary embodiment, the presence information may be determined taking into account the protective status of people present in the area. This is because protected people are considered less likely to spread infectious diseases than unprotected people. The protective status is determined, for example, by whether masks and protective clothing are worn, and whether hand washing, gargling, and alcohol disinfection are performed. By determining the presence information taking into account the protective status of people present in the area, the spread of infectious diseases can be appropriately suppressed.

[0066] In this case, the presence information may be generated with different weights for the number of people, such as 0.5 people wearing masks and 1.5 people who have not washed their hands sufficiently. Furthermore, the presence information may be generated with different weights depending on the type of mask, such as a nonwoven mask, a gauze mask, a surgical mask, or a particulate mask. Whether a person is wearing a mask and the type of mask can be determined, for example, based on an image of the person captured by a camera. Whether hand washing is sufficient can be determined, for example, based on whether the time determined to be spent washing hands is equal to or exceeds a predetermined threshold, using a function of the wearable device.

[0067] In the above exemplary embodiment, the presence information may be configured so that, for example, if a person who has left a predetermined area where the control device 12 is used returns to the same area, the person is not counted twice as the number of people present in the area. This is because it is considered unlikely that the same person will return to the same area and further spread the infection. By not including the same person twice, presence information that is more in line with the status of each area can be generated.

[0068] Furthermore, in the exemplary embodiment described above, when the determination unit 24 detects, based on the presence information, that at least one of the number of people and the total time spent in a predetermined area where the control device 12 is used is likely to exceed a predetermined threshold, the determination unit 24 may notify the control unit 26 of this fact. In this case, the control unit 26 may control a display device and an alarm device to notify the operator of this fact. For example, when at least one of the number of people and the total time spent in the area falls within a predetermined range from the predetermined threshold, the control unit 26 may notify the operator of a message such as, "The area around the control device 12 is becoming congested, so a contactless input method will be recommended soon." This configuration can assist the operator in determining when to take measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, such as leaving the area, restricting entry to the area, isolating people, ventilating, and cleaning, which is advantageous in preventing the spread of infectious diseases.

[0069] Furthermore, in the above exemplary embodiment, the control device 12 may be configured as an appropriate combination of multiple different types of terminals (console 12A, mobile terminal 12B, and wearable terminal 12C). For example, an operator may input control information using his / her own wearable terminal 12C, and the wearable terminal 12C may transmit the control information to the control target device 14 via the mobile terminal 12B or console 12A. This configuration is advantageous in terms of security because the wearable terminal 12C owned by an individual and the control target device 14 are not directly connected.

[0070] In the above exemplary embodiment, the information processing system 10 is described as being applied to a hospital, but the present invention is not limited to this. The information processing system 10 according to this exemplary embodiment can be applied to various facilities, such as offices, schools, accommodation facilities, eating and drinking establishments, nursing homes, and evacuation facilities.

[0071] In the above exemplary embodiment, a medical device is used as the controlled device 14, but the present invention is not limited to this and various devices that operate when an operator inputs control information can be used. Examples of such devices include information devices such as computers and smartphones, communication devices such as routers and firewalls, home appliances such as televisions and air conditioners, and office equipment such as copiers, printers, and scanners.

[0072] In the above exemplary embodiment, the determination unit 24 of the information processing device 20 determines whether various conditions are satisfied, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the control device 12, the control target device 14, or any external device may determine whether various conditions are satisfied and transmit the determination result to the information processing device 20 via a network.

[0073] In the above exemplary embodiment, the following various processors can be used as the hardware structure of processing units that perform various processes, such as the acquisition unit 22, the determination unit 24, and the control unit 26. As described above, the various processors include a CPU, which is a general-purpose processor that executes software (programs) and functions as various processing units, as well as dedicated electrical circuits that are processors having a circuit configuration specifically designed to perform specific processes, such as a programmable logic device (PLD), which is a processor whose circuit configuration can be changed after manufacture, such as an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), and an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit).

[0074] A single processing unit may be configured with one of these various processors, or may be configured with a combination of two or more processors of the same or different types (for example, a combination of multiple FPGAs, or a combination of a CPU and an FPGA). Also, multiple processing units may be configured with a single processor.

[0075] Examples of configuring multiple processing units with a single processor include, first, a form in which one processor is configured with a combination of one or more CPUs and software, and this processor functions as multiple processing units, as typified by computers such as client and server. Second, a form in which a processor is used to realize the functions of the entire system including multiple processing units with a single IC (Integrated Circuit) chip, as typified by systems on chips (SoCs). In this way, various processing units are configured using one or more of the above-mentioned various processors as a hardware structure.

[0076] Furthermore, more specifically, the hardware structure of these various processors can be an electric circuit that combines circuit elements such as semiconductor elements.

[0077] In the above exemplary embodiment, the information processing program 87 is pre-stored (installed) in the storage unit 82, but this is not limiting. The information processing program 87 may be provided in a form recorded on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory), a DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory), or a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory. The information processing program 87 may also be downloaded from an external device via a network. Furthermore, the technology of the present disclosure extends to not only information processing programs but also storage media that non-temporarily store information processing programs.

[0078] [How to wear a wristwatch-type wearable device] Here, a preferred embodiment of a method for wearing a wristwatch-type wearable terminal 12C (a so-called smart watch) that can be used as the control device 12 in the above exemplary embodiment will be described. Here, the wristwatch-type wearable terminal 12C is assumed to be in direct contact with the wearer's skin and be capable of acquiring biometric information such as the wearer's heart rate and body temperature. It is also assumed that the wearer of the wearable terminal 12C is wearing protective clothing. Normally, when wearing protective clothing, the sleeves of the protective clothing are tucked into protective gloves to prevent the wrist from being exposed. Therefore, if the protective clothing is worn while the wristwatch-type wearable terminal 12C is attached to the wrist, the wearable terminal 12C will be covered by the protective clothing and will not be visible.

[0079] Therefore, when an operator wearing protective clothing wears a wristwatch-type wearable terminal 12C on their wrist, it is preferable to use a connecting member 60 that covers the exposed wrist and connects the wrist-side end of a protective glove 62 to the sleeve of the protective clothing 64, as shown in FIG. 8. The connecting member 60 is made of, for example, a transparent or translucent resin. This configuration allows the wristwatch-type wearable terminal 12C to be worn in direct contact with the wrist without impairing the functionality of the protective clothing, and allows biometric information to be acquired by the wearable terminal 12C. Furthermore, because the wearable terminal 12C is not exposed to outside air, the frequency and extent of cleaning and sterilization of the wearable terminal 12C can be reduced, which is advantageous for improving work efficiency.

[0080] Furthermore, the portion of connecting member 60 corresponding to screen portion 12C1 of wristwatch-type wearable terminal 12C may be more bulging than other portions. Furthermore, connecting member 60 may have a large number of minute holes that are impermeable to pathogens in a portion including at least the portion corresponding to screen portion 12C1 of wristwatch-type wearable terminal 12C. According to these embodiments, when wearable terminal 12C has a voice input function using a microphone, wearable terminal 12C can easily acquire voice.

[0081] The above-described embodiment using the connecting member 60 is an example of an embodiment that can be applied when a wristwatch-type wearable terminal 12C is used as the control device 12 in the exemplary embodiment, and is not limited thereto. For example, if the wearable terminal 12C does not acquire biometric information of the wearer, the wearable terminal 12C may be worn over protective clothing. Also, for example, if the wearer does not wear protective clothing and the wrist is exposed, the wearable terminal 12C may be worn so that it directly contacts the wrist, and the connecting member 60 may not be used. In these cases, it is preferable to increase the frequency and extent of infection control measures, such as cleaning and sterilizing the screen portion 12C1 of the wearable terminal 12C and replacing the belt 12C2 with a cleaned and sterilized one.

[0082] The technology of the present disclosure can also be combined as appropriate with the above-described exemplary embodiments. The above-described description and illustrations are detailed descriptions of the parts related to the technology of the present disclosure and are merely examples of the technology of the present disclosure. For example, the above description of the configuration, function, action, and effect is an example of the configuration, function, action, and effect of the parts related to the technology of the present disclosure. Therefore, it goes without saying that unnecessary parts may be deleted, new elements may be added, or new elements may be substituted in the above-described description and illustrations, within the scope of the gist of the technology of the present disclosure.

[0083] The disclosure of Japanese Patent Application No. 2020-186802, filed on November 9, 2020, is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. All documents, patent applications, and technical standards described herein are incorporated herein by reference to the same extent as if each individual document, patent application, and technical standard was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.

Claims

1. at least one processor; The processor: Acquire sharing information indicating a sharing state of the control device that controls the control target device; When the control device is determined to be shared based on the sharing information, a control is performed using at least one of a display device and a notification device to recommend a non-contact input method for inputting control information for controlling the control target device to the control device without touching the control device. Information processing device.

2. at least one processor; The processor: When it is determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied, a control is performed using at least one of a display device and a notification device to recommend a non-contact input method for inputting control information for controlling a control device that controls the control target device without touching the control device, the device to be controlled is at least one of an image capturing device, a specimen testing device, and a physiological testing device; The condition is a condition related to an inspection order for the device to be controlled. Information processing device.

3. The processor: When the test order specifies that the subject is suspected of being contaminated or infected, control is performed to recommend input of the control information by the non-contact input method. The information processing device according to claim 2 .

4. The processor: When the examination order specifies that a round be performed by the controlled device, control is performed to recommend input of the control information by the non-contact input method.

4. The information processing device according to claim 2 or 3.

5. The processor: When input by the non-contact input method is specified in the inspection order, control is performed to recommend input of the control information by the non-contact input method. The information processing device according to claim 2 .

6. The processor: When the test method specified in the test order is a method predetermined as a test method with a high risk of infection, control is performed to recommend input of the control information by the non-contact input method. The information processing device according to claim 2 .

7. The processor: When the type of subject specified in the test order is a type predetermined as a type of subject with a high risk of infection, control is performed to recommend input of the control information by the non-contact input method. The information processing device according to claim 2 .

8. at least one processor; The processor: When it is determined that at least one of the number of people present in a predetermined area where a control device that controls a control target device is used and the total time that people have been present in the area is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, a control is performed using at least one of a display device and an alarm device to recommend a non-contact input method for inputting control information for controlling the control target device to the control device without touching the control device. Information processing device.

9. The processor: When it is determined that a contaminated or infected person is present in the area, control is performed to recommend input of the control information by the non-contact input method. The information processing device according to claim 8 .

10. at least one processor; The processor: When it is determined that the current time corresponds to a predetermined time, a control is performed using at least one of a display device and a notification device to recommend a non-contact input method for inputting control information for controlling a control target device to a control device that controls the control target device without touching the control device. Information processing device.

11. The processor performs control to issue a warning when the control information is input by a method other than the contactless input method in a case where input of the control information by the contactless input method is recommended. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

12. The processor: The above determination is made The information processing device according to claim 1 .

13. Acquire sharing information indicating a sharing state of the control device that controls the control target device; When the control device is determined to be shared based on the sharing information, a control is performed using at least one of a display device and a notification device to recommend a non-contact input method for inputting control information for controlling the control target device to the control device without touching the control device. An information processing method in which processing is performed by a computer.

14. Acquire sharing information indicating a sharing state of the control device that controls the control target device; When the control device is determined to be shared based on the sharing information, a control is performed using at least one of a display device and a notification device to recommend a non-contact input method for inputting control information for controlling the control target device to the control device without touching the control device. An information processing program that causes a computer to execute a process.

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