Information Processing Method

Abstract

An information processing method for sharing information concerning the measurement result of an advanced glycation end product, between a user measuring the advanced glycation end product using a measuring device (10) and a supporter supporting the user. The information processing method comprises: a step of a supporter using the measuring device (10) to periodically measure an advanced glycation end product of a user; a step of the measuring device (10) outputting a measurement result to a server device (50); a step of the server device (50) storing temporal data of the measurement result of the periodical measurement; and a step of the server device (50) outputting information about the measurement result including the temporal data.

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are considered to be one of the substances that cause aging. Advanced glycation end products are a collective term for multiple compounds that are produced when sugars and proteins combine and react through oxidation, dehydration, and condensation. AGEs accumulate in the body due to poor lifestyle habits and are thought to cause age-related diseases and lifestyle-related diseases (e.g., diabetes and dementia).

[0003] Measuring devices for measuring AGEs are known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a small sensor that receives fluorescence excited by light irradiated onto the skin of a user and measures the degree of accumulation of AGEs based on the intensity of the received fluorescence. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-223431 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Users can easily measure AGEs by using the sensor disclosed in Patent Document 1. Unlike blood glucose levels, AGEs are values ​​that do not fluctuate over a few hours due to exercise, so users only need to measure AGEs periodically.

[0006] Incidentally, users who are being measured for AGEs may be accompanied by a supporter. If the user who needs to have their AGEs measured is elderly, the supporter is likely to be a care facility staff member. The supporter supports the user while taking into consideration physical measurements such as AGEs measurement results, walking speed, weight, number of steps, body mass index (BMI), skeletal muscle mass index (SMI), and grip strength, as well as daily medical interview results, mild cognitive impairment (MCI) test results, and functional training results. The user aims to improve their AGEs by reviewing their lifestyle habits according to the supporter's guidance.

[0007] In this way, users monitor their AGE scores by measuring them periodically, while also reviewing their lifestyle habits with the support of a supporter. Therefore, there is a need for a system in which supporters can measure users' AGEs periodically in accordance with the cycle of AGE metabolism and accumulation, and accumulate the measurement results to encourage users to improve their lifestyle habits.

[0008] The present disclosure has been made to solve such problems, and its purpose is to provide a technology that encourages users to improve their lifestyle habits by periodically measuring AGEs. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] An information processing method according to an aspect of the present disclosure is an information processing method for sharing information about the measurement results of advanced glycation endproducts between a user who measures advanced glycation endproducts using a measurement device and a supporter who supports the user. The information processing method includes: (a) a supporter using the measurement device to measure the amount of advanced glycation endproducts that changes; Weekly Communicate with users on a cadence Once a week(b) a step in which the measurement device outputs the measurement results to a server device; (c) a step in which the server device stores time-series data of the measurement results measured periodically in accordance with the cycle; and (d) a step in which the server device stores time-series data of the measurement results measured periodically in accordance with the cycle. Based on Measurement results View a graph showing the weekly changes in and outputting the information.

[0010] An information processing system according to another aspect of the present disclosure includes a measurement device that measures advanced glycation end products of a user, and a server device. In line with the cycle of changes in advanced glycation end products The measurement results of the advanced glycation end products of the user are periodically measured at the frequency of communication with the user, and are output to the server device. In accordance with the cycle The time series data of the measurement results measured periodically is stored, and information about the measurement results including the time series data is output. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to encourage users to improve their lifestyle habits by periodically measuring AGEs. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating an information processing system according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a server device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] 4 is a diagram illustrating a user identification information table stored in the server device according to the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 4] 4 is a diagram for explaining a supporter identification information table stored in the server device according to the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 5] 4 is a diagram for explaining a device identification information table stored in the server device according to the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 6] 4 is a diagram for explaining a browsing information table stored in the server device according to the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 7]3 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen on a user terminal, a supporter terminal, or a viewer terminal according to the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 8] 3 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen on a user terminal, a supporter terminal, or a viewer terminal according to the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 9] 3 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen on a user terminal, a supporter terminal, or a viewer terminal according to the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 10] 3 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen on a user terminal, a supporter terminal, or a viewer terminal according to the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 11] 3 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen on a user terminal, a supporter terminal, or a viewer terminal according to the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 12] 3 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen on a user terminal, a supporter terminal, or a viewer terminal according to the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 13] 3 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen on a user terminal, a supporter terminal, or a viewer terminal according to the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 14] 4 is a flowchart of a storage process executed by the information processing system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 15] 4 is a flowchart of a browsing process executed by the information processing system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a modified example of the information processing system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 17] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an information processing system according to a second embodiment. [Figure 18] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a modified example of the information processing system according to the second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and their description will not be repeated in principle.

[0014] <Information Processing System According to First Embodiment> An information processing system 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0015] [Configuration of information processing system] 1 is a diagram illustrating an information processing system 1 according to embodiment 1. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the information processing system 1 includes a measurement device 10, a user terminal 20, a supporter terminal 30, a viewer terminal 40, and a server device 50.

[0016] The measuring device 10 is a device for measuring AGEs of a user. The measuring device 10 includes a measuring unit 11, a display 12, and a communication unit 13. In this embodiment, the measuring device 10 includes the display 12, but the display 12 may be omitted. The measuring unit 11 non-invasively measures the AGEs of a user. Among the multiple compounds contained in AGEs, there are compounds that have the property of emitting fluorescence when irradiated with specific light. The measuring unit 11 measures the AGEs of a user by utilizing the properties of such compounds.

[0017] When the user places their fingertip on the measurement unit 11, the measurement unit 11 irradiates light onto the skin from a light source (not shown). Note that the measurement unit 11 may also be configured to irradiate light onto skin other than the user's fingertip (for example, the arm). The light irradiated by the measurement unit 11 is, for example, excitation light having a peak in a wavelength range of 410 nm or less. The measurement unit 11 receives fluorescence excited by the light irradiated onto the skin using a light-receiving element (not shown), and measures the degree of AGE accumulation based on the intensity of the received fluorescence. The display 12 displays the AGE measurement results obtained by the measurement unit 11. The measurement results include, for example, the intensity of the fluorescence received by the measurement unit 11 and a value obtained by converting the degree of AGE accumulation into a score. Note that the measurement results may also include a correction value obtained by correcting the intensity of the fluorescence received by the measurement unit 11 and the value obtained by converting the degree of AGE accumulation into a score.

[0018] The communication unit 13 transmits and receives data (information) to and from the server device 50 via wired or wireless communication. The communication unit 13 is an information terminal capable of communicating with the server device 50 via a network, such as a desktop personal computer (PC), laptop PC, smartphone, smart watch, wearable device, tablet PC, or network adapter. The communication unit 13 may be configured integrally with the display 12. The communication unit 13 may also be separate from each of the measurement unit 11 and the display 12.

[0019] The measuring device 10 is installed in various facilities such as pharmacies, medical institutions, nursing homes, and gyms. The measuring device 10 is managed by a supporter. For example, the supporter borrows the measuring device 10 from the manufacturer of the measuring device 10, and the measuring device 10 is assigned the supporter's identification information (supporter ID). When the supporter uses the measuring device 10 to measure the AGEs of the user they are supporting, the AGE measurement results are sent from the measuring device 10 to the server device 50 together with the supporter ID.

[0020] The user terminal 20 is owned or used by a user. The user terminal 20 is an information terminal that can communicate with the server device 50 via a network, such as a desktop PC, laptop PC, smartphone, smartwatch, wearable device, or tablet PC. The user can obtain information about the user's AGE measurement results stored in the server device 50 by directly or indirectly accessing the server device 50 using the user terminal 20.

[0021] The supporter terminal 30 is owned or used by a supporter who supports the user. The supporter terminal 30 is an information terminal that can communicate with the server device 50 via a network, such as a desktop PC, laptop PC, smartphone, smart watch, wearable device, or tablet PC. The supporter can obtain information about the measurement results of the user's AGEs stored in the server device 50 by directly or indirectly accessing the server device 50 using the supporter terminal 30.

[0022] The user is a user of the service provided by the information processing system 1 (hereinafter also referred to as "information provision service"). More specifically, the user includes elderly people using nursing care facilities and people with age-related diseases and lifestyle-related diseases. The user is the subject (measured person) whose AGEs are to be measured using the measurement device 10.

[0023] A supporter is a user of the information provision service, just like a user, and is a person or organization that supports the user. As one example, a supporter may be a day care facility (day service, day care center), a staff member at a care facility, a nurse, or a lifestyle counselor. As another example, a supporter may be a fitness gym instructor or nutrition advisor. Although there are individual differences, AGEs measurement values ​​generally change every week to several weeks. Even if a supporter does not communicate with a user every day (for example, about once a week), if AGEs are measured at that frequency, changes in AGEs can be obtained. Note that, although a person is exemplified as a supporter in this embodiment, the supporter may also be a machine equipped with artificial intelligence (for example, a robot). In this case, the supporter terminal used by the supporter may be the machine equipped with artificial intelligence itself.

[0024] Viewer terminal 40 is owned or used by a viewer. Viewer terminal 40 is an information terminal that can communicate with server device 50 via a network, such as a desktop PC, laptop PC, smartphone, smart watch, wearable device, or tablet PC. By directly or indirectly accessing server device 50 using viewer terminal 40, a viewer can obtain information related to the measurement results of the user's AGEs stored in server device 50.

[0025] The viewers are the user's family members, relatives, or related parties (for example, acquaintances) who have been granted permission to view the measurement results about the user by the user or a supporter.

[0026] The server device 50 is managed by a service provider that provides an information provision service. The service provider may be the manufacturer of the measuring device 10 that lends the measuring device 10 to the supporter. The server device 50 functions as a cloud computer and communicates with each of the measuring device 10, the user terminal 20, and the supporter terminal 30.

[0027] In the information processing system 1 configured as described above, when a user measures AGEs using the measurement device 10, the measurement device 10 outputs the AGE measurement results in association with a supporter ID to the server device 50. The server device 50 acquires measurement information including the measurement results from the measurement device 10 and stores the information in association with the supporter ID. The server device 50 accumulates and stores past AGE measurement information acquired by the user using the measurement device 10.

[0028] Furthermore, the supporter inputs support information into the supporter terminal 30 while taking into consideration the measurement results of the user's AGEs acquired from the server device 50. The support information is information for supporting the user and is information related to the prevention of lifestyle-related diseases for the user. The support information includes, for example, measurement results other than the user's AGEs and nursing care information useful to the user. The nursing care information includes, for example, advice on preventing dementia. Other measurement results include, for example, physical measurement results such as the user's walking speed, weight, number of steps, BMI, and grip strength, daily medical interview results, MCI test results, and functional training results.

[0029] The supporter terminal 30 outputs the support information to the server device 50. The server device 50 acquires and stores the support information from the supporter terminal 30. Note that the supporter may notify the user of the support information directly, without going through the supporter terminal 30 and the server device 50.

[0030] The server device 50 generates viewing information for viewing by the user, supporter, and viewer based on the measurement information acquired and stored from the measurement device 10. The server device 50 may generate viewing information based on support information acquired from the supporter terminal 30 in addition to the measurement information. Furthermore, the server device 50 may analyze the user's health condition based on the measurement information and support information and generate analysis information including the analysis results. That is, the viewing information includes the measurement information. Furthermore, the viewing information may include at least one of the support information and analysis information in addition to the measurement information.

[0031] When a user requests viewing information using the user terminal 20, the server device 50 outputs the viewing information to the user terminal 20 in response to the request from the user terminal 20. The user terminal 20 displays the viewing information acquired from the server device 50.

[0032] This allows the user to use the user terminal 20 to view the measurement information of AGEs accumulated and stored in the server device 50. If the viewed information includes support information, the user can use the user terminal 20 to view the support information stored in the server device 50. Furthermore, if the viewed information includes analysis information, the user can use the user terminal 20 to view the analysis information stored in the server device 50.

[0033] When a supporter requests viewing information including measurement information using the supporter terminal 30, the server device 50 outputs the viewing information to the supporter terminal 30 in response to the request from the supporter terminal 30. The supporter terminal 30 displays the viewing information acquired from the server device 50.

[0034] This allows the supporter to use the supporter terminal 30 to view the measurement information of the user's AGEs that has been accumulated and stored in the server device 50. If the viewing information includes support information, the supporter can use the supporter terminal 30 to view the support information stored in the server device 50. Furthermore, if the viewing information includes analysis information, the supporter can use the supporter terminal 30 to view the analysis information stored in the server device 50. Particularly in this embodiment, the supporter can use the supporter terminal 30 to obtain the viewing information associated with his or her own supporter ID from the server device 50. This allows the supporter to obtain and view from the server device 50 the measurement results of AGEs measured by the measurement device 10 that the supporter manages, i.e., the measurement results of AGEs for all users that the supporter supports.

[0035] When a viewer requests viewing information using viewer terminal 40, server device 50 outputs the viewing information to viewer terminal 40 in response to the request from viewer terminal 40. Viewer terminal 40 displays the viewing information acquired from server device 50.

[0036] This allows the viewer to use the viewer terminal 40 to view the AGEs measurement information accumulated and stored in the server device 50. If the viewing information includes support information, the viewer can use the viewer terminal 40 to view the support information stored in the server device 50. Furthermore, if the viewing information includes analysis information, the viewer can use the viewer terminal 40 to view the analysis information stored in the server device 50.

[0037] [Server device configuration] 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of server device 50 according to Embodiment 1. As shown in FIG. 2, server device 50 includes a control device 510, a storage device 520, and a communication device 530.

[0038] The control device 510 is an example of a computer, and is a computing entity that executes various processes according to various programs. The control device 510 includes, for example, at least one of a central processing unit (CPU), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), a graphics processing unit (GPU), and a multi-processing unit (MPU). Furthermore, the control device 510 may include volatile memory such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM) and static random access memory (SRAM), and non-volatile memory such as read-only memory (ROM) and flash memory. The control device 510 may also be configured with processing circuitry.

[0039] The storage device 520 includes nonvolatile memory such as a hard disk drive (HDD) and a solid state drive (SSD). The storage device 520 stores various programs and data such as an information processing program 521 executed by the control device 510, user identification information 522 referenced by the control device 510, supporter identification information 523, device identification information 524, and viewing information 525.

[0040] The user identification information 522 includes information about the user, such as a user ID, a password, a user name, an affiliation, etc. The server device 50 can use the user identification information 522 to identify the user.

[0041] The supporter identification information 523 includes information about the supporter, such as a supporter ID, a password, a supporter name, an affiliation, etc. The server device 50 can use the supporter identification information 523 to identify the supporter.

[0042] The device identification information 524 includes information about the measurement device 10, such as the device ID, model number, serial number, installation location, etc. The server device 50 can identify the measurement device 10 using the device identification information 524.

[0043] The viewing information 525 includes measurement information including the measurement results of the user's AGEs. Furthermore, the viewing information 525 may include at least one of support information provided by a supporter and analysis information including analysis results based on the measurement information and the support information.

[0044] The storage device 520 may include volatile memory such as DRAM and SRAM, and non-volatile memory such as ROM and flash memory. Furthermore, the control device 510 may include a media reader (not shown). The control device 510 may receive a removable disk, which is a storage medium, through the media reader and obtain various programs and data, such as an information processing program 521, user identification information 522, supporter identification information 523, and device identification information 524, from the removable disk.

[0045] The communication device 530 transmits and receives data (information) to and from each of the measurement device 10, the user terminal 20, and the supporter terminal 30 via wired or wireless communication.

[0046] 3 is a diagram illustrating a user identification information table stored in the server device 50 according to Embodiment 1. The server device 50 stores the user identification information 522 using the user identification information table of FIG.

[0047] As shown in FIG. 3, the user identification information table stores information on user IDs, passwords, user names, affiliations, etc. as user identification information 522. Each user who uses the information providing service is identified by the user identification information 522. For example, a first user is assigned a user ID of "U1," and a second user is assigned a user ID of "U2." In the user identification information table, each user ID is associated with a supporter ID of a supporter who supports the user to whom the user ID is assigned. For example, user "U1" is associated with supporter ID "S1," and user "U2" is associated with supporter ID "S2."

[0048] Of the user identification information 522, the password, user name, and affiliation are input by each user from the user terminal 20. The user terminal 20 outputs the input user identification information 522 to the server device 50. The server device 50 stores the user identification information 522 acquired from the user terminal 20 in the storage device 520 by storing it in a user identification information table.

[0049] 4 is a diagram for explaining a supporter identification information table stored in server device 50 according to Embodiment 1. Server device 50 stores supporter identification information 523 using the supporter identification information table of FIG.

[0050] 4, the supporter identification information table stores information on supporter ID, password, supporter name, affiliation, etc. as supporter identification information 523. Each supporter who uses the information provision service is identified by the supporter identification information 523. For example, a first supporter is assigned a supporter ID of "S1," and a second supporter is assigned a supporter ID of "S2."

[0051] Of the supporter identification information 523, the password, user name, and affiliation are input by each supporter to the supporter terminal 30. The supporter terminal 30 outputs the input supporter identification information 523 to the server device 50. The server device 50 stores the supporter identification information 523 acquired from the supporter terminal 30 in the storage device 520 by storing it in a supporter identification information table.

[0052] 5 is a diagram illustrating a device identification information table stored in the server device 50 according to Embodiment 1. The server device 50 stores the device identification information 524 using the device identification information table of FIG.

[0053] As shown in FIG. 5, the device identification information table stores information on the device ID, model number, serial number, installation location, etc. as device identification information 524. Each measuring device 10 is identified by the device identification information 524. For example, the first measuring device 10 is assigned the device ID "D1," and the second measuring device 10 is assigned the device ID "D2." In the device identification information table, each device ID is associated with the supporter ID of the supporter to whom the device ID is loaned. For example, the measuring device 10 "D1" is associated with the supporter ID "S1," and the measuring device 10 "D2" is associated with the supporter ID "S2."

[0054] Of the device identification information 524, the model number, serial number, and installation location are input into server device 50 by a service provider that provides an information provision service. Device identification information 524 may also be input into server device 50 by the owner of measuring device 10. If the owner of measuring device 10 is a supporter, the supporter may input device identification information 524 using supporter terminal 30. Server device 50 stores the acquired device identification information 524 in storage device 520 by storing it in a device identification information table.

[0055] 6 is a diagram illustrating a viewed information table stored in the server device 50 according to Embodiment 1. The server device 50 stores the viewed information 525 using the viewed information table of FIG.

[0056] As shown in Figure 6, the viewing information table stores, as measurement information among the viewing information 525, information such as a user ID for identifying the user who is the subject of AGE measurement, a device ID for identifying the measuring device 10 used to measure AGEs, the user's age, the user's gender, AGE measurement results such as fluorescence intensity, and the date and time of measurement.

[0057] The viewing information table stores information about the support information in the viewing information 525, such as a supporter ID for identifying the supporter supporting the user, other measurement results for the user other than AGEs, and care information that is useful to the user.

[0058] Furthermore, the viewed information table stores, as analysis information among the viewed information 525, information relating to the results of analyzing the user's health condition based on the measurement information and support information.

[0059] The above-mentioned measurement information, support information, and analysis information are linked by a viewing ID. The server device 50 provides the viewing information 525 to the user or supporter using the viewing ID.

[0060] For example, when a user with user ID "U1" uses the user terminal 20 to request the viewing information 525 from the server device 50, the server device 50 outputs the viewing information 525 corresponding to the viewing ID "A1" to the user terminal 20. By viewing the viewing information 525 displayed on the user terminal 20, the user can obtain the measurement information, support information, and analysis information corresponding to the viewing ID "A1."

[0061] For example, when a supporter with a supporter ID "S1" requests viewing information 525 from the server device 50 using the supporter terminal 30, the server device 50 outputs the viewing information 525 corresponding to the viewing ID "A1" to the supporter terminal 30. The supporter can obtain the measurement information, support information, and analysis information corresponding to the viewing ID "A1" by viewing the viewing information 525 displayed on the supporter terminal 30. In particular, in this embodiment, the supporter can obtain the measurement information, support information, and analysis information from the server device 50 for users associated with their supporter ID, i.e., for all users they support. For example, in the example of FIG. 6, the supporter with the supporter ID "S1" can obtain the measurement information, support information, and analysis information for each of the users with the user ID "U1" and the user ID "U4" from the server device 50.

[0062] Furthermore, when a viewer uses viewer terminal 40 to request viewing information 525 from server device 50 by specifying the user ID of the user who wishes to view, server device 50 outputs viewing information 525 corresponding to the specified user ID to viewer terminal 40. By viewing viewing information 525 displayed on viewer terminal 40, the viewer can obtain measurement information, support information, and analysis information corresponding to the specified user ID.

[0063] [Example of viewing information] Display examples of the viewed information will be described with reference to Fig. 7 to Fig. 13. Fig. 7 to Fig. 13 are diagrams showing examples of display screens on the user terminal 20, the supporter terminal 30, or the viewer terminal 40 according to embodiment 1. Note that Fig. 7 to Fig. 13 show display examples of the viewed information on the supporter terminal 30, but display examples of the viewed information on the user terminal 20 and the viewer terminal 40 are also similar to the examples shown in Fig. 7 to Fig. 13.

[0064] When a supporter executes an application program for using the information providing service using the supporter terminal 30, the supporter terminal 30 displays a login screen 31 as shown in FIG. 7(A) on the display 390.

[0065] The login screen 31 includes an icon 311 for inputting a user ID, an icon 312 for inputting a password, and an icon 313 for new registration.

[0066] When a supporter inputs a supporter ID and a password on the login screen 31 of Fig. 7(A), the supporter terminal 30 outputs the supporter ID and the password to the server device 50. When the server device 50 authenticates the supporter based on the supporter ID and the password, the supporter terminal 30 displays a user selection screen 32 as shown in Fig. 7(B) on the display 390.

[0067] The user selection screen 32 is a screen for selecting a user for viewing various information such as measurement information. For example, in the case of a supporter with a supporter ID "S1", icons 321 and 322 for selecting users with user IDs "U1" and "U4" are displayed on the display 390.

[0068] When the supporter selects a user on the user selection screen 32 of FIG. 7(B), the supporter terminal 30 displays a menu screen 33 as shown in FIG. 7(C) on the display 390.

[0069] The menu screen 33 includes, among the viewing information, an icon 331 for viewing measurement information, an icon 332 for viewing support information, and an icon 333 for viewing analysis information.

[0070] When a supporter operates icon 331 on the menu screen 33 in Fig. 7(C), the supporter terminal 30 acquires measurement information corresponding to the user associated with the supporter ID from the server device 50. As shown in Fig. 8, the supporter terminal 30 displays a measurement information screen 34 on the display 390 for viewing the acquired measurement information.

[0071] The measurement information screen 34 includes an image 341 showing data over time of AGEs measured periodically. In the example of Fig. 8, the measurement results of AGEs measured once a week are shown in chronological order in a graph. By viewing such a screen, a supporter can view the data over time of AGEs for a desired user.

[0072] When the user operates icon 332 on the menu screen of Fig. 7(C), the supporter terminal 30 acquires support information corresponding to the user from the server device 50. As shown in Fig. 9(E), the supporter terminal 30 displays a support information screen 35 for viewing the acquired support information on the display 390.

[0073] The support information screen 35 includes, as icons for viewing measurement results other than AGEs, an icon 351 for viewing the user's weight, an icon 352 for viewing the user's step count, and an icon 353 for viewing the user's MCI test results. Furthermore, the support information screen 35 includes, as an icon for viewing care information, an icon 354 for viewing advice on dementia prevention.

[0074] 9(E), the supporter operates the icon 351 on the support information screen 35, the supporter terminal 30 acquires data on weight measured by the user in the past from the server device 50, and displays the acquired weight data on the display 390. For example, the supporter terminal 30 displays weights measured by the user multiple times in the past in chronological order on the display 390.

[0075] When the user operates the icon 352 on the support information screen 35 of Fig. 9(E), the supporter terminal 30 acquires the step count corresponding to the user from the server device 50. As shown in Fig. 10(F1), the supporter terminal 30 displays a step count screen 36 on the display 390 for viewing the acquired step count.

[0076] The step count screen 36 includes an image 361 including a graph showing the number of steps taken in one day measured multiple times in the past by the user in chronological order, and an image 362 including a table showing the number of steps taken in one day measured multiple times in the past by the user in chronological order. This allows the supporter to view the number of steps taken in one day measured in the past by the user.

[0077] When the user operates icon 353 on the support information screen 35 of Fig. 9(E), the supporter terminal 30 acquires the MCI test results corresponding to the user from the server device 50. As shown in Fig. 11(F2), the supporter terminal 30 displays an MCI test result screen 37 on the display 390 for viewing the acquired MCI test results.

[0078] The MCI test result screen 37 includes an image 371 including a graph showing, in chronological order, the MCI test results that the user has previously obtained over multiple times, and an image 372 including a table showing the MCI test results that the user has previously obtained. This allows the supporter to view the MCI test results that the user has previously obtained.

[0079] When the user operates the icon 354 on the support information screen 35 of Fig. 9(E), the supporter terminal 30 acquires advice on dementia prevention corresponding to the user from the server device 50. As shown in Fig. 12(F3), the supporter terminal 30 displays a dementia prevention screen 38 on the display 390 for viewing the acquired advice on dementia prevention.

[0080] The dementia prevention screen 38 includes an icon 381 for viewing an explanation about dementia, an icon 382 for viewing details of a seminar about dementia, and an icon 383 for viewing details about dementia prevention habits and exercise habits. By operating these icons, the supporter can view various pieces of advice about dementia prevention that they have provided to the user in the past.

[0081] When the user operates the icon 333 on the menu screen 33 of Fig. 7(C), the supporter terminal 30 acquires the analysis information corresponding to the user from the server device 50. As shown in Fig. 13(G), the supporter terminal 30 displays an analysis information screen 39 for viewing the acquired analysis information on the display 390.

[0082] The analysis information screen 39 includes an image 391 showing the results of an analysis of the user's health condition based on the score converted from the degree of accumulation of AGEs included in the measurement information, and the user's weight, number of steps, skeletal muscle mass, and results of functional training included in the support information, and an image 392 showing advice to the user obtained based on the analysis results. This allows the supporter to view the analysis results and advice of the user's health condition.

[0083] [Information Processing System Processing] The processing of the information processing system 1 will be described with reference to Fig. 14 and Fig. 15. Fig. 14 is a flowchart of storage processing executed by the information processing system according to embodiment 1. Of the processing steps (hereinafter abbreviated as "S") shown in Figs. 14 and 15, the processing executed by the server device 50 is realized by the control device 510 executing the information processing program 521.

[0084] 14 is a flowchart of the storage process executed by the information processing system 1 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 14, when the measurement device 10 measures the AGEs of a user and acquires measurement information including the measurement results (S11), it outputs the acquired measurement information and the identification information of the supporter (supporter ID) assigned to the measurement device 10 to the server device 50 (S12). At this time, the measurement device 10 associates the measurement information with the supporter ID and outputs it to the server device 50. For example, a user inputs the user ID, age, gender, etc. on an input screen displayed on the display of the measurement device 10, and then measures the AGEs using the measurement device 10. The measurement device 10 outputs the user ID, age, and gender entered by the user and the user's measurement results as measurement information to the server device 50, associating them with the supporter ID.

[0085] When server device 50 acquires measurement information and a supporter ID from measurement device 10 (S51), server device 50 associates the acquired measurement information with the user ID and supporter ID and stores the information in storage device 520 (S52).

[0086] On the other hand, when the supporter terminal 30 acquires support information (S31), it outputs the acquired support information and supporter ID to the server device 50 (S32). At this time, the supporter terminal 30 associates the measurement information with the supporter ID and outputs it to the server device 50. For example, while viewing the user's measurement information, the supporter inputs the supporter ID, other measurement results other than the user's AGEs, and care information on an input screen displayed on the display of the supporter terminal 30. The supporter terminal 30 outputs the other measurement results and care information as support information to the server device 50, associating them with the supporter ID.

[0087] When the server device 50 acquires the support information and the supporter ID from the supporter terminal 30 (S53), the server device 50 associates the acquired support information with the user ID and the supporter ID and stores the information in the storage device 520 (S54).

[0088] The server device 50 analyzes the user's health status based on the measurement information and support information, and generates analysis information including the analysis results (S55). The server device 50 generates viewing information based on the measurement information acquired from the measurement device 10, the support information acquired from the supporter terminal 30, and the analysis information (S56). At this time, the server device 50 creates chronological data of AGEs for each user as viewing information based on the measurement results of each user's AGEs, which are periodically transmitted from the measurement device 10. The server device 50 stores the generated viewing information using the viewing information table of FIG. 6 (S57).

[0089] By the information processing system 1 repeatedly executing the process of Figure 14, the server device 50 can accumulate and store viewing information including measurement information obtained from the measurement device 10, support information obtained from the supporter terminal 30, and analysis information.

[0090] 15 is a flowchart of a browsing process executed by the information processing system 1 according to Embodiment 1. As shown in Fig. 15, the user terminal 20 requests browsing information from the server device 50 based on a user operation (S201). At this time, the user terminal 20 outputs the user ID accepted at the time of login to the server device 50.

[0091] For example, the user can request measurement information from the server device 50 by operating icon 331 on the menu screen 33 of Fig. 7. The user can request support information from the server device 50 by operating icon 332 on the menu screen 33 of Fig. 7. The user can request analysis information from the server device 50 by operating icon 333 on the menu screen 33 of Fig. 7.

[0092] When the server device 50 receives a request for viewing information and a user ID from the user terminal 20 (S501), it identifies the viewing information corresponding to the user using the user ID of the requesting user as a clue, and outputs the identified viewing information to the user terminal 20 (S502).

[0093] When the user terminal 20 acquires the browsing information from the user terminal 20 (S202), the user terminal 20 displays the acquired browsing information on the display (S203). This allows the user to use the user terminal 20 to browse the browsing information accumulated and stored in the server device 50.

[0094] On the other hand, the supporter terminal 30 requests the server device 50 for viewing information based on the operation of the supporter (S301). At this time, the supporter terminal 30 outputs to the server device 50 the supporter ID accepted at the time of login.

[0095] For example, the supporter can request measurement information from the server device 50 by operating icon 331 on the menu screen 33 of Fig. 7. The supporter can request support information from the server device 50 by operating icon 332 on the menu screen 33 of Fig. 7. The supporter can request analysis information from the server device 50 by operating icon 333 on the menu screen 33 of Fig. 7.

[0096] When the server device 50 receives a request for viewing information and a supporter ID from the supporter terminal 30 (S503), it uses the supporter ID as a clue to identify the viewing information corresponding to the user supported by the supporter, and outputs the identified viewing information to the supporter terminal 30 (S504).

[0097] When the supporter terminal 30 acquires the viewing information from the server device 50 (S302), it displays the acquired viewing information on the display 390 (S303). This allows the supporter to use the supporter terminal 30 to view the viewing information accumulated and stored in the server device 50.

[0098] In the example of Figure 15 described above, the viewing process of the user terminal 20 and the supporter terminal 30 is shown, but the viewer terminal 40 also performs processing similar to the viewing process of the user terminal 20 and the supporter terminal 30.

[0099] As described above, the information processing system 1 according to the first embodiment allows users, supporters, and viewers to conveniently share the measurement results of AGEs.

[0100] [Modification of the information processing system according to the first embodiment] The information processing system 1 according to the first embodiment has been described above, but various further modifications and applications are possible for the information processing system 1 according to the first embodiment. Below, only the parts of the modifications of the information processing system 1 according to the first embodiment that are different from the information processing system 1 according to the first embodiment will be described.

[0101] Fig. 16 is a diagram showing a modification of the information processing system 1 according to Embodiment 1. As shown in Fig. 16, the information processing system according to the modification further includes a printer 60 communicably connected to the measurement device 10.

[0102] After measuring the user's AGEs, the measurement device 10 generates a one-dimensional or two-dimensional code based on measurement information including the measurement results, and outputs the code information to the printer 60. The printer 60 prints the code including the measurement information on a receipt 65. The user obtains the measurement information by reading the code printed on the receipt 65 with a camera provided in the user terminal 20, and outputs the obtained measurement information to the server device 50. The server device 50 stores the measurement information obtained from the user terminal 20 as viewing information, in association with the user ID and supporter ID.

[0103] It should be noted that the measurement information may be acquired not only by the user terminal 20 but also by the supporter terminal 30 by reading the code printed on the receipt 65 with a camera, and the acquired measurement information may be output to the server device 50. Then, the server device 50 may store the measurement information acquired from the supporter terminal 30 as viewing information in association with the user ID and the supporter ID.

[0104] Thus, in the information processing system according to the modified example, the server device 50 is not limited to acquiring the measurement information directly from the measurement device 10, but may also acquire the measurement information via the user terminal 20 or the supporter terminal 30.

[0105] <Information Processing System According to Second Embodiment> The following describes only the parts of the information processing system 100 according to the second embodiment that are different from the information processing system 1 according to the first embodiment. Fig. 17 is a diagram showing the information processing system 100 according to the second embodiment.

[0106] 17, the information processing system 100 according to the second embodiment includes a measurement device 10 that noninvasively measures AGEs in a user, as well as a measurement device 80 that measures AGEs based on a sample obtained from the user. In FIG. 17, the measurement information provided from the measurement device 10 to the server device 50 is referred to as "first measurement information," and the measurement information provided from the measurement device 80 to the server device 50 is referred to as "second measurement information."

[0107] As described above, the measuring device 10 measures AGEs by measuring the intensity of fluorescence generated when excitation light is irradiated onto the user's skin. In contrast, the measuring device 80 measures AGEs by analyzing a sample collected from the user, and can measure AGEs in more detail than the measuring device 10. Examples of samples include blood, plasma, serum, hair, nails, and urine, with serum being preferred due to ease of analysis. An example of the measuring device 80 is a liquid chromatography / mass spectrometer (LC-MS / MS) that combines a high-performance liquid chromatograph and a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer.

[0108] Specifically, a user undergoes a test at a medical institution 70. The medical institution 70 collects a specimen from the user and provides the obtained specimen to an analysis business 90. The analysis business 90 analyzes the user's specimen using a measurement device 80 to obtain AGE measurement results. The measurement device 80 measures AGEs for each of a plurality of compounds that can be detected in the specimen.

[0109] The analysis provider 90 provides the medical institution 70 with second measurement information including the measurement results obtained by the measurement device 80. The medical institution 70 provides the second measurement information obtained from the analysis provider 90 to the user. For example, the medical institution 70 provides the second measurement information to the user by printing a code including the second measurement information on a receipt 65, as shown in the example of FIG. 16. Like the first measurement information, the second measurement information includes the user ID, the device ID of the measurement device 80, age, gender, measurement results, and measurement date and time, as shown in FIG. 6.

[0110] The user acquires the second measurement information by reading the code printed on the receipt 65 with the camera provided in the user terminal 20, and outputs the acquired second measurement information to the server device 50. The server device 50 stores the second measurement information acquired from the user terminal 20 in association with the user ID and supporter ID.

[0111] It should be noted that the second measurement information may be acquired not only by the user terminal 20 but also by the supporter terminal 30 by reading the code printed on the receipt 65 with a camera, and the acquired second measurement information may be output to the server device 50. The server device 50 may then store the second measurement information acquired from the supporter terminal 30 in association with the user ID and the supporter ID.

[0112] In this way, the server device 50 acquires and stores the measurement results of AGEs (first measurement information) obtained by non-invasive measurement using the measurement device 10, while also acquiring and storing the measurement results of AGEs (second measurement information) obtained by measurement using the user's sample using the measurement device 80. The server device 50 stores at least one of the first measurement information and the second measurement information as viewing information. Furthermore, the server device 50 analyzes the user's health condition based on at least one of the first measurement information and the second measurement information and the support information acquired from the supporter terminal 30, and stores analysis information including the analysis results as viewing information.

[0113] As described above, according to the information processing system 100 of embodiment 2, users and supporters can conveniently share not only measurement results obtained by non-invasive measurement using the measurement device 10, but also measurement results obtained by invasive measurement using the measurement device 80.

[0114] [Modification of the Information Processing System According to the Second Embodiment] The information processing system 100 according to the second embodiment has been described above, but various further modifications and applications are possible for the information processing system 100 according to the second embodiment. Below, only the parts of the modifications of the information processing system 100 according to the second embodiment that are different from the information processing system 100 according to the second embodiment will be described.

[0115] 18 is a diagram illustrating a modified example of the information processing system 100 according to Embodiment 2. As illustrated in FIG. 18, in the information processing system 200 according to the modified example, the analysis company 90 directly provides the second measurement information to the server device 50.

[0116] Specifically, the analysis operator 90 includes a communication unit 93. The communication unit 93 transmits and receives data (information) to and from the server device 50 via wired or wireless communication. The communication unit 93 is an information terminal capable of communicating with the server device 50 via a network, such as a desktop PC, laptop PC, smartphone, smartwatch, wearable device, tablet PC, or network adapter. The communication unit 93 may be configured integrally with the measurement device 80.

[0117] The analysis business operator 90 outputs second measurement information including the measurement results acquired by the measurement device 80 to the server device 50 using the communication unit 93. The server device 50 stores the second measurement information acquired from the communication unit 93 of the analysis business operator 90.

[0118] Thus, in the information processing system 200 relating to the modified example, the server device 50 is not limited to acquiring the measurement information acquired by the measurement device 80 via the user terminal 20, but may also acquire the measurement information acquired by the measurement device 80 directly from the analysis company 90.

[0119] The above describes the information processing system according to embodiment 2, but the server device 50 may store only the first measurement information acquired by the measuring device 10 as viewing information, may store only the second measurement information acquired by the measuring device 80 as viewing information, or may store both the first measurement information and the second measurement information as viewing information.

[0120] [Aspect] It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the exemplary embodiments described above are examples of the following aspects.

[0121] (Item 1) One embodiment of the information processing method is a method for sharing information about measurement results of advanced glycation endproducts between a user who measures advanced glycation endproducts using a measurement device and a supporter who supports the user. The information processing method includes the steps of (a) the supporter periodically measuring the user's advanced glycation endproducts using the measurement device, (b) the measurement device outputting the measurement results to a server device, (c) the server device storing time-series data of the measurement results measured periodically, and (d) the server device outputting information about the measurement results including the time-series data.

[0122] According to the information processing method described in paragraph 1, the supporter periodically measures the user's advanced glycation endproducts using a measurement device, and the time-series data of the measurement results, including the time-series data stored in the server device, is stored in the server device, and information about the measurement results, including the time-series data stored in the server device, is output. This allows the supporter to encourage the user to improve their lifestyle habits by periodically measuring the user's AGEs. Furthermore, because the user and the supporter can each obtain the time-series data of the measurement results from the server device 50, the AGE measurement results can be conveniently shared.

[0123] (Item 2) The measuring device non-invasively measures the user's advanced glycation end products. According to the information processing system described in paragraph 2, the user and the supporter can conveniently share the measurement results obtained by the measurement device 10 that non-invasively measures AGEs.

[0124] (Item 3) The measuring device measures advanced glycation end products based on a sample obtained from a user. According to the information processing system described in Section 3, the user and the supporter can conveniently share the measurement results obtained by the measurement device 80 that measures AGEs based on a sample obtained from the user.

[0125] (4) The server device outputs information about the measurement results to at least one of the user terminal of the user, the supporter terminal of the supporter, and the viewer terminal of the viewer who has been granted permission to view the measurement results.

[0126] According to the information processing method described in Section 4, each of the user, supporter, and viewer can obtain time-series data of the measurement results from the server device 50, thereby enabling convenient sharing of the AGEs measurement results.

[0127] (Item 5) An information processing system according to one embodiment includes a measurement device that measures a user's advanced glycation endproducts, and a server device. The measurement device outputs measurement results of the user's advanced glycation endproducts, which are measured periodically by a supporter who supports the user, to the server device. The server device stores time-series data of the measurement results measured periodically, and outputs information related to the measurement results including the time-series data.

[0128] According to the information processing system described in paragraph 5, the supporter periodically measures the user's advanced glycation endproducts using a measurement device, and the time-series data of the measurement results is stored in the server device, and information about the measurement results including the time-series data stored in the server device is output. This allows the supporter to encourage the user to improve their lifestyle habits by periodically measuring the user's AGEs. Furthermore, because the user and the supporter can each obtain the time-series data of the measurement results from the server device 50, the AGE measurement results can be conveniently shared. [Explanation of symbols]

[0129] 1,100,200 Information processing system, 10,80 Measuring device, 11 Measuring unit, 12,390 Display, 13,93 Communication unit, 20 User terminal, 30 Supporter terminal, 31 Login screen, 32 User selection screen, 33 Menu screen, 34 Measurement information screen, 35 Support information screen, 36 Step count screen, 37 Test result screen, 38 Dementia prevention screen, 39 Analysis information screen, 40 Viewer terminal, 50 Server device, 60 Printer, 65 Receipt, 70 Medical institution, 90 Analysis company, 311, 312, 313, 321, 322, 331, 332, 333, 351, 352, 353, 354, 381, 382, ​​383 Icon, 341, 361, 362, 371, 372, 391, 392 Image, 510 control device, 520 storage device, 521 information processing program, 522 user identification information, 523 supporter identification information, 524 device identification information, 525 viewing information, 530 communication device.

Claims

1. 1. An information processing method for sharing information about a measurement result of advanced glycation endproducts between a user who measures the advanced glycation endproducts using a measurement device and a supporter who supports the user, comprising: the supporter uses the measurement device to communicate with the user in accordance with the weekly cycle in which the advanced glycation endproducts change, and periodically measures the advanced glycation endproducts of the user once a week; a step in which the measurement device outputs the measurement result to a server device; a step in which the server device stores time-series data of the measurement results measured periodically in accordance with the cycle; and outputting, by the server device, viewing information for a graph showing changes in the measurement results over time based on the time-series data.

2. The information processing method according to claim 1 , wherein the measurement device non-invasively measures the advanced glycation end products of the user.

3. The information processing method according to claim 1 , wherein the measurement device measures the advanced glycation end products based on a sample obtained from the user.

4. The information processing method described in claim 1, wherein the server device outputs the viewing information to at least one of the user terminal of the user, the supporter terminal of the supporter, and the viewer terminal of a viewer who has been granted permission to view the measurement results.

5. The information processing method according to claim 1 , wherein the supporter includes a person who provides a day care service or a staff member of a facility that provides the day care service.

6. The information processing method according to claim 2, wherein the measuring device receives fluorescence excited by light irradiated onto the user's skin and non-invasively measures the degree of accumulation of advanced glycation end products based on the intensity of the received fluorescence.

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