Function estimation device, function estimation program, and function estimation method

Abstract

To assist a user who does an exercise such as gymnastics in maintaining or improving exercise function or the like of himself / herself.SOLUTION: A function estimation device comprises: a data acquisition unit which acquires evaluation data indicating an evaluation about a first motion and an evaluation about a second motion of a user who does an exercise that simultaneously performs the first motion for moving a portion of the body different from an oral cavity and the second motion for moving the oral cavity; an estimation unit which executes processing of estimating the exercise function of the portion different from the oral cavity of the user and estimating the oral cavity function of the user on the basis of the evaluation about the second motion to generate estimation result data indicating the processing result; and a data output unit which outputs the estimation result data.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to a function estimation device, a function estimation program, and a function estimation method.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, the aging process has been progressing in developed countries including Japan, and the importance of efforts to extend the healthy life expectancy has been increasing. Against this background, as a technology that contributes to extending the healthy life expectancy of users, for example, there is a method for evaluating the healthy life expectancy disclosed in Patent Document 1.

[0003] This method for evaluating the healthy life expectancy performs scoring on the same scale for each of two or more evaluation items selected from physical functions, memory, mood and feelings, preventive care scores, sense of health, confidence in exercise, and evaluates the effect of extending the healthy life expectancy based on the comprehensive evaluation.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

[0005] However, the above-described method for evaluating the healthy life expectancy does not evaluate the actions that constitute exercises such as gymnastics described above and does not assist the user in maintaining or improving his / her own motor functions and the like. <00000*]]

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] The inventors have developed an activity in which the user performs exercises such as gymnastics that simultaneously move parts of the body other than the oral cavity and move the oral cavity as one of the efforts to extend the healthy life expectancy. Such exercises have the effect of maintaining or improving the user's motor function, oral function, cognitive function, and sleep quality.

[0007] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a function estimation device, a function estimation program, and a function estimation method that can support users who perform exercises such as gymnastics in maintaining or improving their own motor functions. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] One aspect of the present invention is a function estimation device comprising: a data acquisition unit that acquires evaluation data showing an evaluation of the first movement and an evaluation of the second movement of a user who performs an exercise in which a first movement moves a body part other than the oral cavity and a second movement moves the oral cavity simultaneously; an estimation unit that performs a process to estimate the motor function of the user's body part other than the oral cavity based on the evaluation of the first movement and to estimate the user's oral function based on the evaluation of the second movement, and generates estimation result data showing the result of the process; and a data output unit that outputs the estimation result data.

[0009] Furthermore, the function estimation device described above may further include a presentation unit that outputs motion content data indicating the content of the motion.

[0010] Furthermore, in the function estimation device described above, the estimation unit may estimate the user's cognitive function based on the evaluation of the first action and the evaluation of the second action.

[0011] Furthermore, in the function estimation device described above, the data acquisition unit may acquire evaluation data indicating the evaluation of the third action performed by the user who performed the exercise that performed the third action related to the user's sleep, and the estimation unit may perform the process of estimating the activity of the user's autonomic nervous system based on the evaluation of the third action.

[0012] One aspect of the present invention is a functional estimation program that enables a computer to implement the following functions: a data acquisition function that acquires evaluation data showing an evaluation of the first movement and an evaluation of the second movement of a user who performs an exercise in which a first movement moves a body part other than the oral cavity and a second movement moves the oral cavity simultaneously; an estimation function that performs a process to estimate the motor function of the user's body part other than the oral cavity based on the evaluation of the first movement and to estimate the user's oral function based on the evaluation of the second movement, and generates estimation result data showing the result of the process; and a data output function that outputs the estimation result data.

[0013] One aspect of the present invention is a function estimation method that acquires evaluation data showing the evaluation of the first movement and the evaluation of the second movement of a user who performs an exercise in which a first movement moves a body part other than the oral cavity and a second movement moves the oral cavity simultaneously, estimates the motor function of the user's body part other than the oral cavity based on the evaluation of the first movement, estimates the user's oral function based on the evaluation of the second movement, generates estimation result data showing the results of the process, and outputs the estimation result data. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a function estimation device, a function estimation program, and a function estimation method that can support users who perform exercises such as gymnastics in maintaining or improving their own motor functions. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0015] [Figure 1] This figure shows an example of the hardware configuration of a function estimation device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This figure shows an example of the software configuration of a function estimation device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This figure shows an example of a radar chart shown by the estimated result data according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4]A flowchart showing an example of the processing executed by the function estimation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0016] [Embodiment] A function estimation device, a function estimation program, and a function estimation method according to an embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.

[0017] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a function estimation device according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the function estimation device 10 is, for example, a computer, a tablet, or a smartphone, and includes a processor 11, a main storage device 12, a communication interface 13, an auxiliary storage device 14, an input / output device 15, and a bus 16.

[0018] The processor 11 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), reads and executes a function estimation program, and realizes each function of the function estimation device 10. Further, the processor 11 may read and execute a program other than the function estimation program and realize functions necessary for realizing each function of the function estimation device 10.

[0019] The main storage device 12 is, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory), and stores in advance a function estimation program and other programs read and executed by the processor 11.

[0020] The communication interface 13 is an interface circuit for executing communication with other devices via a network. The network is, for example, a WAN (Wide Area Network), a LAN (Local Area Network), the Internet, or an intranet.

[0021] The auxiliary storage device 14 is, for example, a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), a flash memory, or a ROM (Read Only Memory).

[0022] The input / output device 15 is, for example, an input / output port. The input / output device 15 has, for example, an input device and an output device connected thereto. The input device is, for example, a touch panel display, a mouse, or a keyboard, and is used for operating the function estimation device 10 and inputting data to the function estimation device 10. The output device is, for example, a display, a touch panel display, or a speaker, and is used for the function estimation device 10 to present information to the user.

[0023] Next, the software configuration of the behavior improvement device will be described while referring to FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the software configuration of the function estimation device according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the function estimation device 10 includes a presentation unit 101, a data acquisition unit 102, an estimation unit 103, and a data output unit 104. The presentation unit 101, the data acquisition unit 102, the estimation unit 103, and the data output unit 104 are all realized by the processor 11 reading and executing a function estimation program stored in the main storage device 12.

[0024] The presentation unit 101 outputs motion content data indicating the content of the motion. The motion content data is used, for example, for a process of displaying a moving image or a still image indicating the content of the motion on a display connected to the input / output device 15, or a process of outputting a voice indicating the content of the motion from a speaker connected to the input / output device 15.

[0025] Furthermore, the exercise referred to here is a physical exercise that includes, for example, a first action that moves a body part different from the user's mouth, and a second action that moves the mouth, performed simultaneously, and is performed while seated in a chair to music or rhythm. In addition, the exercise referred to here may include a third action related to the user's sleep.

[0026] The above exercise includes action A, which involves simultaneously performing a first action of raising and lowering the thighs and a second action of uttering "oo-ee". The above exercise includes action B, which involves simultaneously performing a first action of moving the legs from in front of the user to the side, and then returning the legs from the side to the front, alternating with both legs, and a second action of uttering "oo-ee". The above exercise includes action C, which involves simultaneously performing a first action of moving both legs one at a time from in front of the user to the side to spread the legs apart, then bringing the hands together and bending forward, and a second action of continuously uttering "ran-ran". The above exercise includes action D, which involves simultaneously performing a first action of extending both arms upwards while spreading both legs apart, and simultaneously lowering both arms while closing both legs, and a second action of continuously uttering "pa-pa-pa".

[0027] The above exercise includes action E, which simultaneously involves moving both hands up and down as if beating a drum, raising the thighs alternately, and making a continuous "tatata" sound. The above exercise includes action F, which simultaneously involves snapping the fingers, alternately extending the feet forward and placing the heels on the floor, and making a continuous "kakaka" sound. The above exercise includes action G, which simultaneously involves pulling the feet towards the user with the soles of the feet on the floor and making a continuous "kakaka" sound. The above exercise includes action H, which simultaneously involves opening both legs while alternately shifting the toes and heels to the side of the user and making a continuous "pataka, pataka" sound.

[0028] Furthermore, since these movements include two or three actions in total (first and second actions combined), they constitute a dual or triple task.

[0029] The above exercise includes a first movement in which the user straightens their back, puffs out their chest, extends both arms directly above the user, and then lowers both arms to the sides while bending their elbows while keeping their chest puffed out. This first movement is movement I. The above exercise includes a first movement in which the user bends their elbows, keeps their sides close to their body, turns their palms upward, opens both arms to the sides of the user, brings their shoulder blades together towards their spine, and pulls their face towards the back of the user. This first movement is movement J. The above exercise includes a first movement in which the user assumes a position with their legs spread apart and their buttocks lifted off the seat of the chair twice. This first movement is movement K. The above exercise includes a first movement in which the user extends their upper body and one arm as far forward as possible, and then moves the arm to the side in an arc. This first movement is movement L.

[0030] The above exercise includes a first movement in which the knee joints are alternately extended. This first movement is movement M. The above exercise includes a first movement in which the body is tilted to the side with both arms clasped above the head, stretching the side. This first movement is movement N. The above exercise includes a first movement in which the trunk is stretched while the pelvis is tilted forward. This first movement is movement O. The above exercise includes a first movement in which the shoulder blades are rotated with fingers touching the shoulders. This first movement is movement P.

[0031] Furthermore, the above exercise includes a second action of alternately puffing out and deflating the cheeks. This second action is action Q. The above exercise includes a second action of sticking the tongue out as far forward as possible. This second action is action R. The above exercise includes a second action of continuously uttering "a-i-u-beh". This second action is action S. Furthermore, the above exercise includes a third action of diaphragmatic breathing. This third action is action T.

[0032] The data acquisition unit 102 acquires evaluation data showing the evaluation of the first movement and the evaluation of the second movement for users who perform an exercise in which the first and second movements are performed simultaneously. The data acquisition unit 102 also acquires evaluation data showing the evaluation of the third movement for users who perform an exercise in which the third movement relates to the user's sleep. The evaluation data is generated, for example, when an instructor of the exercise as described above observes and evaluates each movement of the user performing the exercise, and inputs the evaluation results using an input device connected to the input / output device 15.

[0033] Action A is evaluated on a three-point scale based on the number of actions performed in time with the rhythm. The evaluation data indicates that if both the first and second actions in time with the rhythm are performed in Action A, the user's frontal lobe function is high. The evaluation data indicates that if either the first or second action in time with the rhythm is performed in Action A, the user's frontal lobe function is moderate. The evaluation data indicates that if neither the first nor the second action in time with the rhythm is performed in Action A, the user's frontal lobe function is low.

[0034] Furthermore, movement A is evaluated in three stages according to the height the thighs are lifted when performing the first movement. The evaluation data indicates that if the user can lift both thighs by more than the height of a fist in movement A, it indicates that the user has high leg and hip motor function. The evaluation data also indicates that if the user can lift one thigh by more than the height of a fist in movement A, it indicates that the user has moderate leg and hip motor function. The evaluation data also indicates that if the user cannot lift both thighs by more than the height of a fist in movement A, it indicates that the user has low leg and hip motor function.

[0035] Furthermore, action A is evaluated in three stages according to the movement of the oral cavity when performing the second action. The evaluation data indicates that if the user is able to pucker their lips largely and clearly when uttering "oo" in action A, it indicates that the user's lip and cheek function is high. The evaluation data also indicates that if the user is able to pucker their lips, albeit not largely and clearly, when uttering "oo" in action A, it indicates that the user's lip and cheek function is moderate. The evaluation data also indicates that if the user is unable to pucker their lips when uttering "oo" in action A, it indicates that the user's lip and cheek function is low.

[0036] Furthermore, action A is evaluated in three stages according to the movement of the mouth when performing the second action. The evaluation data indicates that if the user can clearly and largely show their teeth when saying "ee" in action A, it indicates that the user's lip and cheek function is high. The evaluation data also indicates that if the user can show their teeth when saying "ee" in action A, even if not clearly and largely, it indicates that the user's lip and cheek function is moderate. The evaluation data also indicates that if the user is unable to show their teeth when saying "ee" in action A, it indicates that the user's lip and cheek function is low.

[0037] Movement B is evaluated in three stages according to the degree of leg spread during the first movement. The evaluation data indicates that if the user can move both the right and left legs 45 degrees or more to the side from the front of the user during Movement B, it indicates that the user has high leg and hip motor function. The evaluation data indicates that if the user can move either the right or left leg 45 degrees or more to the side from the front of the user during Movement B, it indicates that the user has moderate leg and hip motor function. The evaluation data indicates that if the user cannot move both the right and left legs 45 degrees or more to the side from the front of the user during Movement B, it indicates that the user has low leg and hip motor function.

[0038] Furthermore, action B is evaluated in three stages according to the movement of the oral cavity when performing the second action. The evaluation data indicates that if the user is able to pucker their lips significantly and clearly when uttering "oo" in action B, it indicates that the user's lip and cheek function is high. The evaluation data also indicates that if the user is able to pucker their lips, albeit not significantly and clearly, when uttering "oo" in action B, it indicates that the user's lip and cheek function is moderate. The evaluation data also indicates that if the user is unable to pucker their lips when uttering "oo" in action B, it indicates that the user's lip and cheek function is low.

[0039] Furthermore, action B is evaluated in three stages according to the movement of the oral cavity when performing the second action. The evaluation data indicates that if the user can clearly and largely show their teeth when saying "ee" in action B, it indicates that the user's lip and cheek function is high. The evaluation data also indicates that if the user can show their teeth when saying "ee" in action B, even if not clearly and largely, it indicates that the user's lip and cheek function is moderate. The evaluation data also indicates that if the user is unable to show their teeth when saying "ee" in action B, it indicates that the user's lip and cheek function is low.

[0040] Action C is evaluated on a three-point scale based on the number of actions performed in time with the rhythm. The evaluation data indicates that if both the first and second actions in time with the rhythm are performed in Action C, the user's frontal lobe function is high. The evaluation data indicates that if either the first or second action in time with the rhythm is performed in Action C, the user's frontal lobe function is moderate. The evaluation data indicates that if neither the first nor the second action in time with the rhythm is performed in Action C, the user's frontal lobe function is low.

[0041] Furthermore, movement C is evaluated in three stages according to the angle from the wrist to the elbow of both arms when performing the first movement. The evaluation data indicates that if the line connecting both elbows and wrists is a straight line when both elbows are touching the inside of the thighs while the hands are clasped together in movement C, the user's joint motor function is high. The evaluation data also indicates that if the angle of the line connecting both elbows and wrists is less than 180 degrees when both elbows are touching the inside of the thighs while the hands are clasped together in movement C, the user's joint motor function is moderate. The evaluation data also indicates that if at least one of the elbows is not touching the inside of the thigh when the hands are clasped together in movement C, the user's joint motor function is low.

[0042] Action D is evaluated on a three-point scale based on the number of actions performed in time with the rhythm. The evaluation data indicates that if the user performs all three actions in Action D—two first actions and one second action—in time with the rhythm, their frontal lobe function is high. The evaluation data indicates that if the user performs two of the two first actions and one second action in time with the rhythm, their frontal lobe function is moderate. The evaluation data indicates that if the user performs only one of the two first actions and one second action in time with the rhythm, their frontal lobe function is low. The evaluation data also indicates that if the user does not perform any of the two first actions and one second action in time with the rhythm, their frontal lobe function is low.

[0043] Furthermore, action D is evaluated in three stages according to the movement of the oral cavity when performing the second action. The evaluation data indicates that if the user can clearly and quickly pronounce "papapa" in action D, it indicates that the user's lip and cheek function is high. The evaluation data indicates that if the user cannot pronounce "papapa" in action D clearly but not quickly, it indicates that the user's lip and cheek function is moderate. The evaluation data indicates that if the user cannot clearly pronounce "papapa" in action D, it indicates that the user's lip and cheek function is low.

[0044] Action E is evaluated on a three-point scale based on the number of actions performed in time with the rhythm. The evaluation data indicates that if the user performs all three actions in time with the rhythm (two first actions and one second action), it indicates high frontal lobe function. The evaluation data indicates that if the user performs two of the two first actions and one second action in time with the rhythm, it indicates moderate frontal lobe function. The evaluation data indicates that if the user performs only one of the two first actions and one second action in time with the rhythm, it indicates low frontal lobe function. The evaluation data also indicates that if the user does not perform any of the two first actions and one second action in time with the rhythm, it indicates low frontal lobe function.

[0045] Furthermore, action E is evaluated in three stages according to the movement of the oral cavity when performing the second action. The evaluation data indicates that if the user can clearly and quickly pronounce "ta-ta-ta" in action E, the user has high tongue strength and tongue movement function. The evaluation data indicates that if the user can clearly but quickly pronounce "ta-ta-ta" in action E, the user has moderate tongue strength and tongue movement function. The evaluation data indicates that if the user cannot clearly pronounce "ta-ta-ta" in action E, the user has low tongue strength and tongue movement function.

[0046] Action F is evaluated in three stages based on the number of actions performed in time with the rhythm. The evaluation data indicates that if the user performs three actions in time with the rhythm (two first actions and one second action), it indicates high frontal lobe function. The evaluation data indicates that if the user performs two of the two first actions and one second action in time with the rhythm, it indicates moderate frontal lobe function. The evaluation data indicates that if the user performs only one of the two first actions and one second action in time with the rhythm, it indicates low frontal lobe function. The evaluation data also indicates that if the user does not perform any of the two first actions and one second action in time with the rhythm, it indicates low frontal lobe function.

[0047] Furthermore, action F is evaluated in three stages according to the movement of the oral cavity when performing the second action. The evaluation data indicates that if the user can clearly and quickly pronounce "kakaka" in action F, it indicates that the user has high tongue strength and tongue movement function. The evaluation data also indicates that if the user cannot clearly but quickly pronounce "kakaka" in action F, it indicates that the user has moderate tongue strength and tongue movement function. The evaluation data also indicates that if the user cannot clearly pronounce "kakaka" in action F, it indicates that the user has low tongue strength and tongue movement function.

[0048] Movement G is evaluated in three stages according to the position of the heel when performing the first movement. The evaluation data indicates that if the heel position when the foot is pulled forward in movement G is in front of the knee, the user's leg and hip motor function is high. The evaluation data indicates that if the heel position when the foot is pulled forward in movement G is at the same level as the knee, the user's leg and hip motor function is moderate. The evaluation data indicates that if the heel position when the foot is pulled forward in movement G is further from the body than the knee, the user's leg and hip motor function is low.

[0049] Action H is evaluated on a three-point scale based on the number of actions performed in time with the rhythm. The evaluation data indicates that if both the first and second actions in time with the rhythm are performed in Action H, the user's frontal lobe function is high. The evaluation data indicates that if either the first or second action in time with the rhythm is performed in Action H, the user's frontal lobe function is moderate. The evaluation data indicates that if neither the first nor the second action in time with the rhythm is performed in Action H, the user's frontal lobe function is low.

[0050] Furthermore, movement H is evaluated in three stages depending on whether the user was able to open their legs to the side at an angle of 45 degrees or more from the front by alternately shifting their toes and heels to the side only four times during the first movement. The evaluation data indicates that if the user was able to open both legs to the side at an angle of 45 degrees or more from the front in movement H, the user's joint motor function is high. The evaluation data also indicates that if the user was able to open one leg to the side at an angle of 45 degrees or more from the front in movement H, the user's joint motor function is moderate. The evaluation data also indicates that if the user was unable to open both legs to the side at an angle of 45 degrees or more from the front in movement H, the user's joint motor function is low.

[0051] Furthermore, action H is evaluated in three stages according to the movement of the oral cavity when performing the second action. The evaluation data indicates that if the user can clearly and quickly pronounce "pataka, pataka" in action H, it indicates that the user has a high ability to move their entire mouth. The evaluation data also indicates that if the user can clearly but quickly pronounce "pataka, pataka" in action H, it indicates that the user has a moderate ability to move their entire mouth. The evaluation data also indicates that if the user cannot clearly pronounce "pataka, pataka" in action H, it indicates that the user has a low ability to move their entire mouth.

[0052] Movement I is evaluated in three stages based on the position of the elbows when they are at shoulder height. The evaluation data indicates that if both elbows are positioned behind the shoulders when they are at shoulder height in Movement I, the user's joint motor function is high. The evaluation data also indicates that if both elbows are positioned on the same plane as the shoulders when they are at shoulder height in Movement I, the user's joint motor function is moderate. Furthermore, the evaluation data indicates that if only one elbow is positioned behind the shoulder when it is at shoulder height in Movement I, the user's joint motor function is moderate. Finally, the evaluation data indicates that if both elbows are positioned in front of the shoulders when they are at shoulder height in Movement I, the user's joint motor function is low.

[0053] Movement J is evaluated in three stages based on the relative positions of the shoulders and ears when the user pulls their face directly behind them. The evaluation data indicates that if the shoulders and ears are on the same plane when the user pulls their face directly behind them in Movement J, the user has high leg and hip motor function. The evaluation data also indicates that if the shoulders are less than 10 centimeters in front of the ears when the user pulls their face directly behind them in Movement J, the user has moderate leg and hip motor function. The evaluation data also indicates that if the shoulders are more than 10 centimeters in front of the ears when the user pulls their face directly behind them in Movement J, the user has low leg and hip motor function.

[0054] Action K is evaluated in three stages based on the number of times the user was able to assume a position with their legs spread and their buttocks lifted off the chair seat. The evaluation data indicates that if the user was able to assume this position with their legs spread and their buttocks lifted off the chair seat twice, it indicates that the user has high leg and hip motor function. The evaluation data indicates that if the user was able to assume this position with their legs spread and their buttocks lifted off the chair seat once, it indicates that the user has moderate leg and hip motor function. The evaluation data indicates that if the user was able to assume this position with their legs spread and their buttocks lifted off the chair seat zero times, it indicates that the user has low leg and hip motor function.

[0055] Movement L is evaluated in three stages depending on whether or not the user can lean their upper body forward when moving their arms in an arc. The evaluation data indicates that the user has high leg and hip motor function if they can lean their upper body forward when moving their right arm in an arc and their left arm in an arc. The evaluation data indicates that the user has moderate leg and hip motor function if they can lean their upper body forward when moving their right arm in an arc and their left arm in an arc. The evaluation data indicates that the user has low leg and hip motor function if they cannot lean their upper body forward when moving their right arm in an arc and their left arm in an arc.

[0056] Movement M is evaluated in three stages for both the right and left knees, depending on whether the knee joint can be fully extended and the angle of the ankle. The evaluation data indicates that the user has high joint function if the knee can be fully extended and the angle between the sole of the foot and the long axis of the lower leg is 90 degrees. The evaluation data indicates that the user has moderate joint function if the knee can be fully extended and the angle between the sole of the foot and the long axis of the lower leg exceeds 90 degrees. The evaluation data indicates that the user has low joint function if the knee cannot be fully extended.

[0057] Movement N is evaluated in three stages based on the positional relationship between the nose and the outer side of the buttocks when the body is tilted to the side with both arms clasped above the head and the armpits extended. The evaluation data indicates that if the position of the nose exceeds the outer side of the buttocks when the body is tilted to the right or to the left, the user's joint motor function is high. The evaluation data indicates that if the position of the nose exceeds the outer side of the buttocks when the body is tilted to the right or to the left, the user's joint motor function is moderate. The evaluation data indicates that if the position of the nose does not exceed the outer side of the buttocks when the body is tilted to the right or to the left, the user's joint motor function is low.

[0058] Movement O is evaluated in three stages depending on the angle to which the pelvis can be tilted forward. The evaluation data indicates that if the pelvis can be tilted forward, the user's joint motor function is high. The evaluation data indicates that if the pelvis can be straightened, the user's joint motor function is moderate. The evaluation data indicates that if the pelvis cannot be straightened, the user's joint motor function is low.

[0059] Movement P is evaluated in three stages depending on whether both elbows rise higher than the ears or shoulders when raised from the front. The evaluation data indicates that the user's joint motor function is high if both the right and left elbows are raised higher than the ears. The evaluation data indicates that the user's joint motor function is moderate if both the right and left elbows are raised lower than the ears but higher than the shoulders. The evaluation data indicates that the user's joint motor function is low if at least one of the right and left elbows is raised below shoulder height.

[0060] Action Q is evaluated in three stages based on the magnitude and speed of the initial cheek movement. Evaluation data indicates that if the cheek movement is large and fast, the user has high lip and cheek movement ability. Evaluation data indicates that if the cheek movement is neither large nor fast, but the user is able to move their cheeks, the user has moderate lip and cheek movement ability. Evaluation data indicates that if the cheek movement is not possible, the user has low lip and cheek movement ability.

[0061] The action R is evaluated in three stages based on the length of time the tongue can be extended. The evaluation data indicates that if the tongue can be extended far enough, the user's tongue strength and tongue movement ability are high. If the tongue can be extended, even if not far enough, the evaluation data indicates that the user's tongue strength and tongue movement ability are moderate. If the tongue cannot be extended at all, the evaluation data indicates that the user's tongue strength and tongue movement ability are low.

[0062] Action S is evaluated in three stages based on the overall movement of the mouth, including the size of the mouth opening when saying "ah," the visibility of the teeth when saying "ee," the degree of lip pursing when saying "oo," and the tongue position when saying "beh." The evaluation data indicates that the user has high overall mouth movement ability if they can move their mouth widely and clearly. The evaluation data indicates that the user has moderate overall mouth movement ability if they can move their mouth, even if not widely and clearly. The evaluation data indicates that the user has low overall mouth movement ability if they cannot move their mouth at all.

[0063] The movement T is evaluated in three stages depending on whether or not diaphragmatic breathing is performed. The evaluation data indicates that if diaphragmatic breathing is performed, the user's autonomic nervous system activity is good. If diaphragmatic breathing is performed partially, the evaluation data indicates that the user's autonomic nervous system activity is moderate. If diaphragmatic breathing is not performed, the evaluation data indicates that the user's autonomic nervous system activity is not good.

[0064] Furthermore, actions A through S are evaluated in three stages based on whether or not the user smiles, based on changes in the mouth, corners of the eyes, cheeks, etc., while performing these actions. The evaluation data indicates that if the user smiles, their autonomic nervous system activity is good. If the user smiles slightly, their autonomic nervous system activity is moderate. If the user does not smile, their autonomic nervous system activity is not good.

[0065] The estimation unit 103 performs a process to estimate the motor function of parts of the user's body other than the oral cavity, based on an evaluation of the first action. The estimation unit 103 also performs a process to estimate the user's oral function, based on an evaluation of the second action. The estimation unit 103 may also perform a process to estimate the user's cognitive function, based on evaluations of the first and second actions. Furthermore, the estimation unit 103 may also perform a process to estimate the user's autonomic nervous system activity, based on an evaluation of the third action. The user's autonomic nervous system activity is related to the quality of the user's sleep.

[0066] The estimation unit 103 may also perform a process to evaluate the motor function of a part of the user's body other than the oral cavity, based on at least one of the evaluations related to the second movement and the evaluation related to the third movement. Furthermore, the estimation unit 103 may perform a process to evaluate the user's oral function based on at least one of the evaluations related to the first action and the evaluation related to the third action. Furthermore, the estimation unit 103 may perform a process to evaluate the user's cognitive function based on at least one of the evaluations related to the second action and the evaluation related to the third action.

[0067] The estimation unit 103 then generates estimation result data that shows the results of the above-described process.

[0068] The data output unit 104 outputs estimated result data. This estimated result data is used, for example, to display a moving or still image showing the result of the above-described process on a display connected to the input / output device 15, or to output sound showing the result of the above-described process from a speaker connected to the input / output device 15. In this case, the estimated result data is output to the display connected to the input / output device 15.

[0069] Figure 3 shows an example of a radar chart shown by estimation result data according to an embodiment of the present invention. The estimation result data is used, for example, to display a still image of the radar chart shown in Figure 3 with comments on the estimation results on a display connected to the input / output device 15. The radar chart shown in Figure 3 shows the estimation results for seven items, such as the function of the user's frontal lobe, before and after performing the exercise described above.

[0070] Next, an example of the processing performed by the function estimation device 10 will be described with reference to Figure 4. Figure 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing performed by the function estimation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0071] In step S1, the presentation unit 101 outputs movement data indicating an exercise that simultaneously performs a first movement that moves a body part other than the oral cavity, a second movement that moves the oral cavity, and a third movement related to sleep.

[0072] In step S2, the data acquisition unit 102 acquires evaluation data showing the evaluation of the first movement, the evaluation of the second movement, and the evaluation of the third movement of the user who performed the exercise.

[0073] In step S3, the estimation unit 103 estimates the motor function of a part of the user's body other than the oral cavity based on the evaluation of the first movement.

[0074] In step S4, the estimation unit 103 estimates the user's oral function based on the evaluation of the second action.

[0075] In step S5, the estimation unit 103 evaluates the user's cognitive function regarding the first action. And it is estimated based on the evaluation of the second action.

[0076] In step S6, the estimation unit 103 estimates the user's autonomic nervous system activity based on the evaluation of the third action.

[0077] In step S7, the estimation unit 103 generates estimation result data showing the results estimated in step S3, step S4, and step S5.

[0078] In step S8, the data output unit 104 outputs the estimated result data generated in step S6.

[0079] The function estimation device 10 according to the embodiment has been described above. The function estimation device 10 comprises a data acquisition unit 102, an estimation unit 103, and a data output unit 104. The data acquisition unit 102 acquires evaluation data showing the evaluation of the first movement and the second movement of a user who performs an exercise in which a first movement moves a body part other than the oral cavity and a second movement moves the oral cavity simultaneously. The estimation unit 103 estimates the motor function of the user's body part other than the oral cavity based on the evaluation of the first movement and estimates the user's oral function based on the evaluation of the second movement, and generates estimation result data showing the result of the processing. The data output unit 104 outputs the estimation result data.

[0080] As a result, the function estimation device 10 can present the user with estimated levels of motor function and oral function based on an evaluation of the movements that constitute exercises such as gymnastics, thereby supporting the user in maintaining or improving their own motor function and other abilities while performing exercises such as gymnastics.

[0081] Furthermore, the function estimation device 10 includes a presentation unit 101 that outputs movement content data indicating the content of the movement. This allows the function estimation device 10 to present the content of the movement to the user.

[0082] Furthermore, the function estimation device 10 estimates the user's cognitive function based on evaluations of the first action and the second action. This allows the function estimation device 10 to present the user with the estimated level of cognitive function based on evaluations of the actions constituting exercises such as gymnastics, thereby supporting the user in maintaining or improving their own motor functions while performing these exercises.

[0083] Furthermore, the function estimation device 10 acquires evaluation data showing the evaluation of the third action performed by the user when the user performs an exercise related to the third action of sleep, and performs a process to estimate the user's autonomic nervous system activity based on the evaluation of the third action. As a result, the function estimation device 10 can present the user with the level of autonomic nervous system activity estimated based on the evaluation of the actions that constitute the exercise, such as gymnastics, and can support the user performing the exercise, such as gymnastics, in maintaining or improving their own motor function.

[0084] In the embodiments described above, the example given was that the presentation unit 101, data acquisition unit 102, estimation unit 103, and data output unit 104 shown in Figure 2 are realized by the processor 11 reading and executing the function estimation program, but the invention is not limited to this.

[0085] At least some of the functions of the function estimation device 10 shown in Figure 2 may be realized by hardware including circuitry such as LSI (Large Scale Integration), ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), and GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). Alternatively, at least some of the functions of the function estimation device 10 shown in Figure 2 may be realized through the cooperation of software and hardware. Furthermore, this hardware may be integrated into a single unit or separated into multiple units.

[0086] Furthermore, although the above-described embodiment explained that the function estimation device 10 outputs exercise content data indicating the content of gymnastics, it is not limited to this. The function estimation device 10 may, for example, indicate dance, choreography, or other forms of movement.

[0087] Furthermore, in the embodiments described above, an example was given in which an instructor of the exercise described above observes and evaluates each movement of the user performing the exercise, and the evaluation results are input using an input device connected to the input / output device 15 to generate evaluation data, but the invention is not limited to this. The evaluation data may also represent the results evaluated by a machine learning program, which receives data showing moving or still images of the user performing the exercise described above as input into the machine learning program.

[0088] Embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the function estimation device, function estimation program, and function estimation method are not limited to the embodiments described above, and at least one of various modifications, substitutions, combinations, and design changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0089] Furthermore, the effects of the embodiments of the present invention described above are merely examples. Therefore, the embodiments of the present invention may also produce other effects that can be recognized by those skilled in the art from the description of the embodiments above. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0090] 10...Function estimation device, 11...Processor, 12...Main memory, 13...Communication interface, 14...Auxiliary memory, 15...Input / output device, 16...Bus, 101...Presentation unit, 102...Data acquisition unit, 103...Estimation unit, 104...Data output unit

Claims

1. A data acquisition unit that acquires evaluation data including: first evaluation data showing an evaluation of the first movement of a user who performs an exercise in which a first movement moves a body part other than the oral cavity and a second movement moves the lips and cheeks within the oral cavity simultaneously; and second evaluation data which is an evaluation of the motor function related to the second movement and is the result of a multi-stage appearance evaluation based on a comparison between the degree of movement of the user's lips or cheeks and a standard when the user's lips or cheeks are observed from the outside while the user is speaking; An estimation unit that estimates the motor function of a part of the user other than the oral cavity based on the evaluation of the first movement, and estimates the oral function of the user based on the visual evaluation of the second movement, and generates estimation result data showing the result of the process, A data output unit that outputs the aforementioned estimated result data, A function estimation device equipped with the following features.

2. The system further includes a display unit that outputs motion content data indicating the content of the aforementioned motion. The function estimation device according to claim 1.

3. The evaluation of the first action refers to the degree to which the first action was performed in time with the rhythm. The evaluation of the second action refers to the degree to which the second action is performed in rhythm and simultaneously with the first action. The estimation unit estimates the user's cognitive function based on a combination of the degree to which the first action was performed in time with the rhythm and the degree to which the second action was performed in time with the rhythm. A function estimation device according to claim 1 or claim 2.

4. The data acquisition unit acquires evaluation data indicating an evaluation of the third action performed by the user who performed the exercise, which is related to the activity of the user's autonomic nervous system and is related to the quality of the user's sleep, and which is performed simultaneously with the first action and the second action. The estimation unit performs the process of estimating the user's autonomic nervous system activity based on the evaluation of the third action. A function estimation device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. A data acquisition function that acquires evaluation data including: first evaluation data showing an evaluation of the first movement of a user who performs an exercise in which a first movement moves a body part other than the oral cavity and a second movement moves the lips and cheeks within the oral cavity simultaneously; and second evaluation data which is an evaluation of the motor function related to the second movement, and is the result of a multi-stage appearance evaluation based on a comparison between the degree of movement of the user's lips or cheeks and a standard when the user's lips or cheeks are observed from the outside while the user is speaking; An estimation function that estimates the motor function of a part of the user other than the oral cavity based on the evaluation of the first movement, and estimates the oral function of the user based on the visual evaluation of the second movement, and generates estimation result data showing the results of the process, A data output function that outputs the aforementioned estimated result data, A function estimation program that enables a computer to implement this.

6. The computer acquires evaluation data including: first evaluation data showing an evaluation of the first movement of a user who performs an exercise in which the first movement moves a body part other than the oral cavity and the second movement moves the lips and cheeks within the oral cavity simultaneously; and second evaluation data which is an evaluation of the motor function related to the second movement, and is the result of a multi-stage appearance evaluation based on a comparison between the degree of movement of the user's lips or cheeks and a standard when the user's lips or cheeks are observed from the outside while the user is speaking. The computer performs a process to estimate the motor function of a part of the user's body other than their oral cavity based on the evaluation of the first movement, and to estimate the user's oral function based on the visual evaluation of the second movement, and generates estimation result data showing the results of the process. The computer outputs the estimated result data. Function estimation method.

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