Ring selection system and ring selection program

Abstract

To provide a ring selection system which can select a ring with a good fit by collecting information on the fit for a person who wears the ring in advance, multiple times with time.SOLUTION: A ring selection system 1 for selecting a ring with a good fit includes: a wearing data acquisition unit 32 which acquires wearing information on the fit input multiple times with time; an evaluation index calculation unit 33 which performs evaluation on the fit on the basis of the wearing information; and a determination processing unit 34 which outputs a result of determination on the fit on the basis of a result of the evaluation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a ring selection system and a ring selection program for selecting a comfortable ring.

Background Art

[0002] Despite the wedding ring being a ring worn throughout one's life, the sizing method at jewelry stores and the like when purchasing is a simple one of measuring by once putting a size ring gauge on the finger at the store (see Patent Document 1 etc.). Also, regarding the shape, width, and thickness of the ring, it is determined by one's momentary preference when purchasing.

[0003] However, in reality, the thickness of the finger changes between morning, noon, and evening, and it is common for the finger to swell when drinking alcohol or eating. Also, depending on the content of the work etc., there are people who frequently remove the ring.

[0004] Furthermore, it is also known that the comfortable size changes depending on the shape, width, inside shape, etc. of the ring. If the size is too large, it may slip off easily during water work or while taking a bath.

[0005] Also, depending on the wearer, there are people who are concerned that the ring hits their face when washing their face, or who are bothered by the ring when operating a personal computer or smartphone during work etc. Furthermore, there are wearers who are concerned that the ring hits their little finger or middle finger, and in daily life, they may feel uncomfortable wearing it or may feel that the design does not suit them. In short, it can be said that the true "comfortableness," including not only the size but also the shape, width, and thickness, cannot be known without actually wearing the ring and trying it in daily life.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0006]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

[0007] However, currently, ring sizes are measured only once at the store, and furthermore, the measurement is taken using a ring gauge with a different width and shape than the actual ring being ordered. As a result, customers end up deciding on a size simply based on what the store staff tells them.

[0008] Regarding the shape of the ring, the decision is often made based solely on personal preference at the time of purchase, without actually checking whether it causes any inconvenience in daily life, whether there are any issues, or whether it truly suits the person. As a result, when people try on the ring again at home after it's finished, they often find that it's too thin, too thick, or simply doesn't suit them.

[0009] On the other hand, if the size is wrong, the ring may need to be remade, or even if it can be resized, the ring may need to be cut, which raises concerns about a decrease in durability and strength when wearing the ring for a lifetime.

[0010] Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a ring selection system and a ring selection program that can select a ring that is comfortable to wear by collecting information on the wearer's comfort level multiple times over a period of time in advance. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] To achieve the above objective, the present invention provides a ring selection system for selecting a ring that is comfortable to wear, comprising: a means for acquiring wearing data that acquires wearing information related to the wearing comfort that is input multiple times over time; an evaluation means for performing an evaluation of the wearing comfort based on the wearing information; and a determination means for outputting a determination result regarding the wearing comfort based on the evaluation result of the evaluation means.

[0012] Here, the system may be configured to include setting means for setting at least one of the wearer's preference regarding the fit and information regarding the environment in which the ring is worn as wearer information, and the evaluation means may be configured to perform an evaluation based on the wearing information and the wearer information.

[0013] Furthermore, the evaluation means can calculate an index related to the fit of the ring when worn and an index related to finger swelling. The system can also be configured to include an advice means that provides information on selecting the ring based on the evaluation result. The advice means can also provide information regarding the ring size.

[0014] Furthermore, the invention of the ring selection program is a ring selection program for selecting a ring that is comfortable to wear, characterized in that it causes a computer to perform the following steps: inputting wearing information related to the wearing comfort multiple times over time; calculating an evaluation result regarding the wearing comfort based on the wearing information; and outputting a judgment result regarding the wearing comfort based on the evaluation result. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] The ring selection system and ring selection program of the present invention, configured in this manner, includes a fitting data acquisition means that acquires fitting information regarding comfort that is input multiple times over time, and an evaluation means that performs an evaluation of the fitting comfort based on the fitting information. Then, based on the evaluation result of the evaluation means, a determination means outputs a determination result regarding the fitting comfort.

[0016] In this way, by collecting information about the wearer's comfort level over time multiple times in advance and judging the comfort level based on that information, it becomes possible to select a ring that is comfortable and provides a high level of satisfaction.

[0017] Furthermore, if information regarding wearer preferences for comfort and the environment in which the ring is worn is set as wearer information through the configuration method, it becomes possible to perform evaluations that are more appropriate to the wearer, taking that wearer information into account.

[0018] The evaluation by the evaluation means can be performed by calculating indexes related to the fit feeling when wearing the ring and indexes related to finger swelling. Further, if there is advice means for presenting selection information of the ring with respect to the determination result, it can be used as a judgment material such as the size when the wearer selects the ring.

Brief Description of Drawings

[0019] [Figure 1] It is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of the ring selection system of the present embodiment. [Figure 2] It is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the ring selection system of the present embodiment. [Figure 3] It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a setting screen for wearer information. [Figure 4] It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an input screen for wearing information regarding the comfort of wearing. [Figure 5] It is an example of the aggregation result of wearing information, where (a) is an explanatory diagram of the aggregation result regarding the feeling of putting on and taking off, and (b) is an explanatory diagram of the aggregation result regarding the wearing feeling. [Figure 6] It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the output of the determination result. [Figure 7] It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the selection information presented by the advice presentation unit. [Figure 8] It is an example of an application example of the ring selection system, where (a) is an explanatory diagram of the aggregation result regarding the feeling of putting on and taking off, (b) is an explanatory diagram of the aggregation result regarding the wearing feeling, and (c) is an explanatory diagram of the output of the determination result. [Figure 9] Another application example of the ring selection system, where (a) is an explanatory diagram of the aggregation result regarding the feeling of putting on and taking off, (b) is an explanatory diagram of the aggregation result regarding the wearing feeling, and (c) is an explanatory diagram of the output of the determination result. [Figure 10] Another application example of the ring selection system, where (a) is an explanatory diagram of the aggregation result regarding the feeling of putting on and taking off, (b) is an explanatory diagram of the aggregation result regarding the wearing feeling, and (c) is an explanatory diagram of the output of the determination result. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0020] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the ring selection system 1 of this embodiment. Figure 2 is a flowchart illustrating the processing flow of the ring selection system 1 of this embodiment.

[0021] The ring selection system 1 of this embodiment is used by the wearer to select a ring that is comfortable to wear, such as a wedding ring, which will be worn for a long period of time or over a long period of time. For example, before choosing a wedding ring, the ring being tried on can be called a "marriage registration ring (registered trademark)."

[0022] In the ring selection system 1 of this embodiment, as shown in Figure 1, the calculation processing unit 3 processes data input from the input device 2, etc., and displays the determination result, etc., on the display device 5, etc.

[0023] The calculation processing unit 3 of the ring selection system 1 is mainly composed of a wearer information setting unit 31, which is a setting means for setting information about the wearer; a wear data acquisition unit 32, which is a wear data acquisition means for acquiring wear information; an evaluation index calculation unit 33, which is an evaluation means; a determination processing unit 34, which is a determination means; and an advice presentation unit 35, which is an advice means.

[0024] The input device 2, which serves as a data input means for the wearer to input various data while wearing the ring to try on (hereinafter referred to as the "try-on ring"), is, for example, a smartphone, which serves as a communication terminal (mobile device) carried by the wearer. The data input means for the wearer to input various data is not limited to a smartphone, but may also be a personal computer (PC), laptop computer, tablet device, wearable device, etc.

[0025] The arithmetic processing unit 3 can be executed by an application installed on the wearer's smartphone or other device. Alternatively, part or all of the arithmetic processing unit 3 can be executed by a server connected via a network such as the internet. The network consists of part or all of the following: the internet, a WAN (Wide Area Network), a wired LAN (Local Area Network), a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), provider equipment, a wireless base station, a dedicated line, etc.

[0026] The ring selection system 1 of this embodiment allows the wearer to perform all operations, from inputting wearing information to outputting the judgment result, using a smartphone or other device they carry with them. Alternatively, while the wearing information can be input using the wearer's smartphone, the setting of wearer information and output of the judgment result, as described later, can be performed using a terminal installed in a store or other location.

[0027] The arithmetic processing unit 3 is comprised of hardware components such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and an MPU (Micro-processing unit), and is equipped with memory such as RAM (Random Access Memory) and ROM (Read Only Memory).

[0028] Input device 2 can include a touch panel, keyboard, mouse, touchpad, scanner, or microphone for voice input. A camera can also be used as input device 2. On the other hand, display device 5 can include a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display, or a printer.

[0029] Furthermore, the storage unit 4 is a storage medium that records data generated by processing in the arithmetic processing unit 3 and data necessary for arithmetic processing. Examples include hard disks, solid-state drives (SSDs), flash memory (such as SD memory cards), magnetic disks, and optical disks. External online storage (cloud storage), such as servers connected via a network, can also be used as the storage unit 4.

[0030] The wearer information setting unit 31 of the calculation processing unit 3 sets at least one of the wearer's preferences regarding comfort and information regarding the ring's wearing environment as wearer information. Figure 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a wearer information setting screen displayed on a smartphone or other screen by the wearer information setting unit 31.

[0031] First, the wearer's name is entered to identify the wearer. Next, ring information related to the trial ring selected based on the ring to be purchased is entered. This ring information includes ring shape, size, width, and thickness. Here, the ring shape can be specified by names such as flat-top straight, rounded straight, flat straight, flat grooved, S-shaped, V-shaped, combination, and special shapes.

[0032] Furthermore, the comfort of a ring is affected not only by its size (number), which indicates the inner diameter of the ring, but also by its width and thickness. For this reason, ring information related to the trial ring selected by the wearer is set as wearer information. In addition, wearer information such as which hand is dominant and the condition of the knuckle of the ring finger can also be entered.

[0033] Furthermore, information regarding wearer preferences and the environment in which the ring is worn is also set as wearer information in the wearer information setting unit 31. Here, "wearer preferences" refers to the wearer's preference regarding the fit of the ring, such as liking it tight, normal (just right), loose, or unsure.

[0034] On the other hand, "ring wearing environment" refers to information about the frequency of putting on and taking off the ring, and lifestyle habits that tend to affect finger swelling, such as drinking habits. For example, frequency of putting on and taking off the ring can include frequently putting it on and taking it off, occasionally taking it off, or never taking it off. Similarly, drinking habits can be set to drink often, occasionally drinking, or not drinking at all.

[0035] The fitting data acquisition unit 32 acquires fitting information regarding the wearer's comfort level from the input device 2 multiple times over time. The fitting information entered from the input device 2 is recorded in the storage unit 4 each time and, after aggregation, is used in the evaluation index calculation unit 33.

[0036] Regarding comfort, the items to check include the ease of putting on and taking off the ring, and the overall fit. In short, the ease of putting on and taking off the ring, as well as the overall fit, will change depending on the size and width of the ring. This can also change throughout the day, such as in the morning, afternoon, or evening.

[0037] On the other hand, the feel of a ring on the finger is influenced by factors such as the shape and thickness of the outer and inner surfaces of the ring, which affect how it feels to wear. In short, differences in the outer shape and thickness of the ring will change how it feels on the finger, and differences in the inner shape and width will also change how it feels. This also changes throughout the day, such as in the morning, afternoon, or evening.

[0038] Furthermore, the appearance and impression of the design also change depending on the daily life situation, day, and time of day. In short, all of these items cannot be determined without actually trying them out in daily life, and the sense of size in particular changes significantly even between morning, noon, and night, so it is necessary to input wearing information multiple times over time.

[0039] Figure 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an input screen for fitting information related to comfort, which is displayed on a smartphone or other device screen by the fitting data acquisition unit 32. The fitting information is entered by the wearer at any time of day, such as in the morning, afternoon, or evening, by operating the input device 2, such as a smartphone. It is preferable to enter the fitting information as often as possible, but it does not have to be done every time without fail; it should be done as much as possible, such as when one remembers to.

[0040] In the example shown in Figure 4, the first piece of information to be entered is "ease of putting on and taking off." This information is mainly used to check how well the ring fits over the knuckles, and the wearer is asked to input the condition, which may change depending on the day and time of day. For example, the wearer is asked to check the appropriate items such as "cannot put on, cannot take off," "very tight around the knuckles, but can manage to put on and take off," "just right (a little tight around the knuckles, but can put on and take off)," "easy to put on and take off," and "too loose, I might lose it."

[0041] Next, the user is asked to input information about the "fit" of the ring. This information refers to how the ring feels when worn, and does not apply when putting it on or taking it off. For example, the user is asked to check the appropriate option, such as "too tight and uncomfortable, painful, won't go on," "feels a little tight," "just right, moves a little but stops at the joint," "feels a little loose, spins around," or "too loose, falls off easily."

[0042] Furthermore, the user is instructed to record any observations they have regarding the ring's fit on the inside and outside of their fingers, as well as how it looks to them, in the memo field. Additionally, they can attach images of their fingers wearing the ring, taken with the camera (input device 2), to the memo field. This input screen entry information is linked to the wearer and recorded in the memory unit 4, which can be retrieved at any time.

[0043] The evaluation index calculation unit 33 calculates an index for evaluating comfort based on the wearing information accumulated in the storage unit 4 in this manner. In the ring selection system 1 of this embodiment, the evaluation is performed using not only the wearing information but also the wearer information set in the wearer information setting unit 31.

[0044] Figure 5 shows an example of the aggregated results of fitting information. Figure 5(a) is an example of the aggregated results regarding ease of putting on and taking off in a table format, and Figure 5(b) is an example of the aggregated results regarding comfort in wearing in a table format.

[0045] For example, assign a percentage (or score) to each of the above-mentioned items regarding ease of putting on and taking off. For instance, "cannot put on or take off" is 50%, "very tight but can put on and take off" is 75%, "just right (somewhat tight but can put on)" is 100%, "easy to put on and take off" is 125%, and "too loose, likely to get lost" is 150% (see Figure 5(a)).

[0046] On the other hand, each of the above-mentioned items regarding the fit is assigned a percentage (or score). For example, "too tight and uncomfortable, painful, won't go on" is 50%, "feels a little tight" is 75%, "just right, moves a little but stays in place" is 100%, "feels a little loose, spins around" is 125%, and "too loose, falls off easily" is 150% (see Figure 5(b)).

[0047] These calculations are based on the time period in which the wearing information was entered. An average score is then calculated for each time period (morning, afternoon, evening), and the daily average score is calculated from the average scores for each time period. In the example shown in Figure 5, the ease of putting on and taking off was 68.3%, and the comfort of wearing was 75.0%.

[0048] In this way, using the quantitative values ​​of ease of putting on and taking off the ring and the feeling of wearing it, obtained from the fitting information entered multiple times, an index related to the fit of the trial ring and an index related to finger swelling are calculated as evaluation indices.

[0049] First, let's explain how to calculate the index related to fit. If we call the index related to fit "fit rate," the fit rate can be calculated from the ratio of putting on and taking off the product and the ratio of wearing the product, as mentioned above.

[0050] Here, when using the ratio of putting on / taking off sensation and the ratio of wearing sensation, the wearer information set in the wearer information setting unit 31 can be used. For example, the wearer information for "frequency of putting on / taking off" mentioned above can be used.

[0051] For example, for wearers who are set to "frequently put on and take off," the ratio of putting on / taking off:fitting is 8:2; for wearers who are set to "occasionally put on and take off," the ratio is 4:6; and for wearers who are set to "never put on or take off," the ratio is 2:8. For example, as shown in Figure 5, the average "putting on / taking off" is 68.3%, the average "fitting" is 75.0%, and the fit rate for a wearer set to "never put on or take off" is 68.3 × 0.2 + 75.0 × 0.8 = 73.6%.

[0052] Furthermore, the fit rate calculated in this way can be corrected using wearer information such as the aforementioned fit preference, drinking habits, and the condition of the ring finger joint. For fit preference, the fit rate is corrected by 1.1 times for wearers who set it to "tight," 1.05 times for wearers who set it to "slightly tight," 1.0 times for wearers who set it to "just right," 0.95 times for wearers who set it to "slightly loose," and 0.9 times for wearers who set it to "loose."

[0053] On the other hand, regarding drinking habits, the fit rate is adjusted to 0.9 times for wearers who set it to "drink almost every day," 0.95 times for wearers who set it to "drink occasionally," and 1.0 times for wearers who set it to "never drink."

[0054] Furthermore, regarding the condition of the knuckle of the ring finger, the fit rate is adjusted by 1.00 for wearers who set it to "present," 1.00 for wearers who set it to "slightly present," and 0.90 for wearers who set it to "absent." For example, if a wearer's information inputs that their preferred fit is "somewhat tight," their drinking habit is "occasionally," and their ring finger knuckle is "present," the above fit rate of 73.6% will be adjusted to 73.6 × 1.05 × 0.95 × 1.00 = 73.4%.

[0055] Here, the following can be used as a guideline for evaluating the fit rate. 50-75%: Tight 75-90%: Slightly tight 90-110%: Appropriate 110-125%: Slightly loose 125-150%: Loose fit

[0056] Next, we will explain the indicator related to swelling as the "swelling rate." The reason for including the swelling rate in the evaluation of comfort is that, for example, among people with a 100% fit rate, some may have no swelling throughout the day and thus maintain a 100% fit rate, while others may experience swelling in the morning and not be very comfortable, but their average fit rate still comes out to 100%.

[0057] Therefore, in addition to the evaluation index for fit rate, we will also evaluate the swelling rate. For example, the swelling rate will be determined using the fit rate calculated so far and the maximum or minimum value among the fitting information obtained from ease of putting on and taking off and wearing comfort. When calculating the swelling rate, in order to eliminate extreme data, the minimum and maximum values ​​of the fitting information for ease of putting on and taking off and wearing comfort will be excluded once each during the calculation.

[0058] For example, in the aggregated results shown in Figure 5, the data on ease of putting on and taking off (Figure 5(a)) shows 7 instances of 50%, 5 instances of 75%, and 3 instances of 100%. On the other hand, the data on comfort of wearing (Figure 5(b)) shows 4 instances of 50%, 75% seven times, and 4 instances of 100%. Therefore, if we remove one instance each of 50% and 100% from the ease of putting on and taking off data, and remove one instance each of 50% and 100% from the comfort of wearing data, and then find the minimum and maximum values ​​from the remaining data, the minimum value is 50% and the maximum value is 100%.

[0059] Then, using the corrected fit rate of 73.4% mentioned above, the edema rate is calculated as follows: 73.4 - 50 = 23.4%, 100 - 73.4 = 26.6% If we consider the larger of the two numbers above as the edema rate, then the edema rate is 26.6%. The swelling rate can also be calculated using the fit rate before correction.

[0060] Here, the following can be used as a guideline for evaluating the degree of edema. 0-20%: Little swelling 20-35%: Slight swelling 35-50%: Severe swelling 50-70%: Quite significant swelling 70% or more: Extreme swelling

[0061] Based on the evaluation indices for fit rate and swelling rate calculated by the evaluation index calculation unit 33, the judgment processing unit 34 outputs a judgment result regarding the wearer's comfort with the trial ring.

[0062] Figure 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the output of the judgment results. These judgment results are displayed on a display device 5, such as a smartphone carried by the wearer. For example, the judgment results are displayed as a matrix of fit rate and swelling rate. The judgment result of a fit rate of 73.4% and swelling rate of 26.6% mentioned above is indicated by the position of the "star" in the 1st row, 2nd column.

[0063] Based on these evaluation results, the wearer can determine from the aforementioned evaluation guidelines that the fit rate is "tight (50-75%)" and the swelling rate is "slightly swollen (20-35%)" based on the trial ring. From these results, the wearer can, for example, decide whether to purchase a larger ring size.

[0064] Furthermore, in the ring selection system 1 of this embodiment, the advice presentation unit 35 can present ring selection information based on these determination results. Figure 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of selection information presented by the advice presentation unit 35.

[0065] This pie chart shows statistical information on what rings system users who received a "tight fit (50-75%)" and a "slight swelling (20-35%)" rating (see Figure 6) subsequently chose. In short, system users who received this rating could choose to size up, not change the size, or size down. By showing the percentages for each option, wearers can use this information to help them choose a comfortable ring based on their own rating.

[0066] In addition, other selection information can include advising customers to consult a sales representative if they have experienced significant tightness or pain when their braces are at their maximum swelling, or if they have come off while bathing or using water. Furthermore, as a rough guideline, information such as how much the fit rate changes when the size changes by one size can also be displayed on the display device 5 by the advice display unit 35.

[0067] The following describes the processing flow of the ring selection system 1 of this embodiment, with reference to the flowchart shown in Figure 2. The following explanation uses the example of a case where a ring selection program is installed on the smartphone carried by the person trying on the rings, to help them choose a ring that fits comfortably.

[0068] The program (application) installed on this smartphone allows the computer to perform the following steps: setting the wearer's information, inputting comfort information multiple times over time, calculating comfort evaluation results based on the wear information, and outputting a comfort judgment result based on that evaluation result.

[0069] First, in step S1, you input information such as the shape and size of the trial ring according to the input screen displayed on the smartphone's display device 5 (see Figure 3). For the trial ring, you use a silver ring that is the same width, thickness, shape, and size as the wedding ring you are considering purchasing.

[0070] Next, in step S2, information about the wearer, such as their preferred fit and how often they put on and take off the device, is set. This wearer information is set in the wearer information setting unit 31. Furthermore, these settings can be performed at a terminal in a store or other location and displayed on the wearer's smartphone.

[0071] Then, from step S3 onwards, the wearer inputs wearing information by operating their smartphone during their daily life (see Figure 4). The trial ring is tried on during actual daily life and work for, for example, a week or more, and the wearer inputs information about how comfortable it is to wear, including its condition and feel at various times of day such as morning, noon, and night, by operating the input device 2 on their smartphone.

[0072] Wearing information can be entered at any time desired by the wearer (Step S4). Figures 8(a),(b)-10(a),(b) illustrate the aggregated results of data on the feeling of putting on and taking off the device and the feeling of wearing it, which have been entered as wearing information. This data can be stored in the memory unit 4 of the wearer's smartphone, or it can be stored on a server connected via the network.

[0073] Then, in step S5, the fit rate and swelling rate are calculated based on these aggregated results. This calculation process may be performed by the application on the wearer's smartphone, or the calculation results may be received on the smartphone from a server connected via the network.

[0074] For example, the aggregated results illustrated in Figures 8(a) and (b) show that the average values ​​for ease of putting on and taking off are 79.4% and for comfort of wearing are 85.8%. Taking into account the wearer's information that they "frequently put on and take off" the product, a fit rate of 80.6% is calculated. This fit rate is then corrected based on the wearer's information that they prefer a "loose" fit and "drink almost every day," resulting in a final fit rate of 65.2%.

[0075] Then, using this fit rate of 65.2% and the minimum value of 50% and maximum value of 100% for ease of putting on and taking off and the feeling of wearing the device, an evaluation index of swelling rate of 34.8% is calculated. Based on the evaluation index of fit rate and swelling rate calculated in this way, in step S6, the judgment result (fit rate of "tight (50-75%)" and swelling rate of "slight swelling (20-35%)") is output to the smartphone display device 5 (see Figure 8(c)).

[0076] On the other hand, the aggregated results exemplified in Figures 9(a) and (b) show that the average values ​​for ease of putting on and taking off are 123.2% and the average value for comfort when worn are 112.4%. Taking into account the wearer information that "there is no need to put on or take off," a fit rate of 114.5% is calculated. This fit rate is then corrected based on the wearer information that they prefer a "normal" fit and "drink occasionally," resulting in a final fit rate of 108.7%.

[0077] Then, using this fit rate of 108.7% and the minimum and maximum values ​​of 100% and 150% respectively for ease of putting on and taking off and comfort, an evaluation index of swelling rate of 41.3% is calculated. Based on the evaluation index of fit rate and swelling rate calculated in this way, in step S6, the judgment result (fit rate is "appropriate (90-110%)" and swelling rate is "severe swelling (35-50%)") is output to the smartphone's display device 5 (see Figure 9(c)).

[0078] Furthermore, from the aggregated results illustrated in Figures 10(a) and (b), an average value of 101.7% for ease of putting on and taking off, and 103.5% for comfort with wearing, was calculated. Taking into account the wearer's information that they "sometimes put on and take off," a fit rate of 102.7% was calculated. This fit rate was then corrected based on the wearer's information that they prefer a "normal" fit and "do not drink," resulting in a final fit rate of 102.7%.

[0079] Then, using this fit rate of 102.7% and the minimum value of 50% and maximum value of 150% for ease of putting on and taking off and comfort of wearing, an evaluation index of swelling rate of 52.7% is calculated. Based on the evaluation index of fit rate and swelling rate calculated in this way, in step S6, the judgment result (fit rate is "appropriate (90-110%)" and swelling rate is "quite significant swelling (50-70%)") is output to the smartphone display device 5 (see Figure 10(c)).

[0080] In step S7, based on the judgment result output in this manner, the advice display unit 35 outputs selection information for choosing a comfortable ring as advice information to the wearer's smartphone display device 5 (see Figure 7). This advice information is updated sequentially based on the latest data, and it is preferable to display the updated latest information on the smartphone display device 5 via the network.

[0081] Based on the evaluation results of the trial rings output in this way, the advice information from the advice presentation unit 35, and information obtained from sales staff, the final shape and size of the ring to be made, such as a wedding ring, can be determined. Sales staff can also provide advice by looking at images showing the condition of the finger attached in the memo field, in addition to the evaluation results.

[0082] Next, the operation of the ring selection system 1 and the ring selection program of this embodiment will be described. The ring selection system 1 of this embodiment, configured in this way, includes a fitting data acquisition unit 32 that acquires fitting information regarding comfort that has been input multiple times over time, and an evaluation index calculation unit 33 that performs an evaluation of comfort based on that fitting information. Then, based on the evaluation index calculated by the evaluation index calculation unit 33, a judgment processing unit 34 outputs a judgment result regarding comfort.

[0083] In this way, by collecting information about the wearer's comfort level over time multiple times in advance and judging the comfort level based on that information, it becomes possible to ultimately select a ring that is highly satisfying and comfortable to wear.

[0084] Furthermore, if the wearer information setting unit 31 has set wearer information such as preferences regarding comfort and information about the environment in which the ring is worn, it becomes possible to perform an evaluation that is more appropriate to the wearer, taking that wearer information into consideration.

[0085] Furthermore, the evaluation index calculated by the evaluation index calculation unit 33 can be used as a quantified result by calculating the fit rate related to the fit when wearing the ring and the swelling rate related to finger swelling.

[0086] Furthermore, if the device is equipped with an advice display unit 35 that provides ring selection information based on the evaluation results, the wearer will be able to choose a ring based on experience and track record, in addition to the evaluation results regarding the comfort they felt when wearing the ring, thus enabling them to make a more satisfying ring selection.

[0087] Furthermore, if a ring selection program for choosing a comfortable ring is installed on the wearer's smartphone or other device, the wearer will be able to easily input information about comfort at any time, allowing them to make a more comprehensive decision about which ring is best suited to them.

[0088] While embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and any design modifications that do not depart from the spirit of the present invention are included in the present invention.

[0089] For example, the above embodiment mainly described the case of choosing a wedding ring that is comfortable to wear, but it is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied when choosing various rings, such as rings that will be worn for a long time or rings to be worn on fingers other than the ring finger.

[0090] Furthermore, while the above embodiment described a case where the wearer inputs their own perceived sensations as wearing information, it is not limited to this. For example, a finger wearing a trial ring can be photographed with a smartphone camera and captured as wearing information, and by performing image analysis, evaluation indicators such as swelling rate can be calculated. For example, by image analysis, the angle and width of swelling of the finger around the trial ring can be quantified, and the minimum and maximum values ​​can be determined from images taken in various daily life situations such as morning, noon, evening, and after drinking alcohol, and the swelling rate can be calculated from the difference between these values. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0091] 1: Ring Selection System 2: Input device 3: Arithmetic Processing Unit 31: Wearer information setting unit (setting means) 32: Installation data acquisition unit (installation data acquisition means) 33: Evaluation index calculation unit (evaluation means) 34: Determination Processing Unit (Determination Means) 35: Advice-giving section (means of providing advice) 5: Representation device

Claims

1. This is a ring selection system for choosing a ring that is comfortable to wear. A means for acquiring fitting data that acquires fitting information regarding the wearing comfort that has been input multiple times over time, An evaluation means for performing an evaluation of the wearing comfort based on the aforementioned wearing information, A ring selection system characterized by comprising a determination means that outputs a determination result regarding the wearing comfort based on the evaluation result of the evaluation means.

2. The device includes setting means for setting at least one of the wearer's preferences regarding the fit and the information regarding the environment in which the ring is worn as wearer information, The ring selection system according to claim 1, characterized in that the evaluation means performs an evaluation based on the wearing information and the wearer information.

3. The ring selection system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the evaluation means calculates an index relating to the fit of the ring when worn and an index relating to finger swelling.

4. The ring selection system according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising an advice means for providing ring selection information in relation to the judgment result.

5. The ring selection system according to claim 4, characterized in that the advice means provides information regarding the size of the ring.

6. This is a ring selection program for choosing a ring that is comfortable to wear. A procedure for inputting fitting information regarding the aforementioned comfort over a period of time, A procedure for calculating the evaluation result regarding the wearing comfort based on the aforementioned wearing information, A ring selection program characterized by causing a computer to perform a procedure to output a judgment result regarding the wearing comfort based on the evaluation results.

7. The ring selection program according to claim 6, comprising a procedure for setting at least one of the aforementioned preference regarding wearing comfort and information regarding the environment in which the ring is worn as wearer information, and characterized in that an evaluation result is calculated based on the wearing information and the wearer information.

8. The ring selection program according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that, as a result of the evaluation, it calculates an index relating to the fit of the ring when worn and an index relating to finger swelling.

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