Bedding suggestion system and bedding suggestion method

Abstract

To provide a bedding proposal system and a bedding proposal method that can propose bedding with high accuracy.SOLUTION: A bedding proposal system 1 according to an embodiment comprises a photographed data obtaining unit 33, a first position information obtaining unit 31, a second position information obtaining unit 32, a selection unit 20, a content data calculation unit 51, and a content data display unit 52. The photographed data obtaining unit 33 obtains photographed data on a body of a user of bedding. The first position information obtaining unit 31 obtains position information of each part of the body of the user from the photographed data. The second position information obtaining unit 32 obtains position information of each part of the body of the user from a measurement instrument in contact with the user. The selection unit 20 causes one of the first position information obtaining unit 31 and the second position information obtaining unit 32 to be selected. The content data calculation unit 51 calculates content data of the bedding from the position information obtained by one of the first position information obtaining unit 31 and the second position information obtaining unit 32. The content data display unit 52 displays the content data.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present disclosure relates to a bedding proposal system and a bedding proposal method.

Background Art

[0002] Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2021-186247 describes a bedding proposal system. The bedding proposal system is used by an information terminal. The bedding proposal system includes a photographing unit, a body position acquisition unit, and a content data calculation unit. The body position acquisition unit acquires the positions of each part of the body from the body photographed by the photographing unit. The content data calculation unit calculates and displays bedding content data from the acquired positions of each part of the body. The bedding proposal system proposes bedding suitable for the user by displaying the content data to the user.

Prior Art Document

Patent Document

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The above-described bedding proposal system proposes bedding suitable for the user based on the positions of each part of the body acquired from the photographed body. However, since the positions of each part of the body are acquired from the photographed body, there is a possibility that the positions of each part of the body cannot be accurately acquired depending on the photographing conditions such as the background and the user's clothing. Therefore, there is room for improvement in the accuracy of bedding proposals.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a bedding proposal system and a bedding proposal method capable of proposing bedding with high accuracy.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A bedding suggestion system relating to one aspect of this disclosure is used when suggesting bedding. The bedding suggestion system comprises a shooting data acquisition unit, a first location information acquisition unit, a second location information acquisition unit, a selection unit, a content data calculation unit, and a content data display unit. The shooting data acquisition unit acquires shooting data of the bedding user's body. The first location information acquisition unit acquires location information of various parts of the user's body from the shooting data. The second location information acquisition unit acquires location information of various parts of the user's body from a measuring device that comes into contact with the user. The selection unit allows the user to select either the first location information acquisition unit or the second location information acquisition unit. The content data calculation unit calculates content data of the bedding from the location information acquired by the user's selected unit from the first location information acquisition unit and the second location information acquisition unit. The content data display unit displays the content data.

[0007] In this bedding suggestion system, the user can select either the first or second location information acquisition unit. If the user selects the first location information acquisition unit, the location information of each part of the user's body is acquired from photographic data obtained by photographing the user's body. Therefore, when the first location information acquisition unit is selected, there is no need to bring measuring instruments or the like into contact with the body to acquire location information, and the location information of each part of the body can be easily acquired from the photographic data. Thus, if the user selects the first location information acquisition unit, the location information of each part of the user's body can be easily acquired, and bedding can be suggested simply. If the user selects the second location information acquisition unit, the location information of each part of the user's body is acquired from a measuring instrument. Since the measuring instrument comes into contact with the user to acquire body location information, it is not affected by shooting conditions such as the background and the user's clothing. Thus, if the user selects the second location information acquisition unit, the location information of each part of the user's body can be acquired with high accuracy, and bedding can be suggested with high accuracy. As described above, users can choose either the first location information acquisition unit, which enables simple suggestions, or the second location information acquisition unit, which enables highly accurate suggestions, thus enabling flexible suggestions tailored to the user's needs.

[0008] The measuring instrument may include an identification code display unit that displays an identification code including location information. The image data acquisition unit may acquire the identification code displayed by the identification code display unit. The second location information acquisition unit may acquire location information from the identification code acquired by the image data acquisition unit. In this case, the image data acquisition unit acquires the identification code including the location information of each part of the user's body acquired by the measuring instrument. Therefore, compared to manually inputting the location information of each part of the user's body acquired by the measuring instrument into the bedding suggestion system, the location information of each part of the user's body can be easily obtained from the measuring instrument.

[0009] The bedding suggestion system may include a shape data calculation unit and a shape data display unit. The shape data calculation unit may calculate shape data indicating the shape of each part of the body from positional information. The shape data display unit may display the shape data. The image data acquisition unit may acquire sleeping posture data obtained by photographing the user's sleeping posture. The shape data display unit may display the sleeping posture data and the shape data overlaid on each other. In this case, the sleeping posture data indicating the user's sleeping posture and the shape data indicating the shape of each part of the user's body are displayed overlaid on each other. This allows the user to compare their own sleeping posture with the body shape data to understand the difference between the shape of their body in a sleeping position and the shape of their body when not sleeping.

[0010] The bedding suggestion system may include a body shape pattern determination unit and a body shape pattern display unit. The body shape pattern determination unit may determine the user's body shape pattern from location information. The body shape pattern display unit may display the body shape pattern. The image data acquisition unit may acquire sleeping posture data obtained by photographing the user's sleeping posture. The body shape pattern display unit may display a silhouette representing the body shape pattern and the sleeping posture data superimposed. In this case, the sleeping posture data representing the user's sleeping posture and the silhouette representing the body shape pattern determined from the positions of various parts of the user's body are displayed superimposed. The silhouette representing the body shape pattern is a patterned representation of the user's physical characteristics. By viewing this silhouette and the sleeping posture data, the user can understand their own physical characteristics along with their own sleeping posture data.

[0011] The bedding may include a first bedding set and a second bedding set. The bedding suggestion system may include a bedding information display unit. The bedding information display unit may display information on the first bedding set and information on the second bedding set, and may allow the user to select either the first or second bedding set. The content data display unit may display content data for either the first or second bedding set selected by the bedding information display unit. In this case, the content data for the first or second bedding set selected by the user will be displayed. Therefore, in this bedding suggestion system, the user can understand content data that takes into account the positional information of each part of the body for the first or second bedding set selected by the user, making it possible to suggest bedding that is more suitable to the user's needs.

[0012] The other aspect of this disclosure relating to the bedding proposal method is a bedding proposal method used when proposing bedding. The bedding proposal method comprises a shooting data acquisition step, a selection step, a content data calculation step, and a content data display step. The shooting data acquisition step acquires shooting data by photographing the body of the bedding user. The selection step allows the user to choose between a first location information acquisition step and a second location information acquisition step. The first location information acquisition step acquires location information of each part of the user's body from the shooting data obtained by photographing the user. The second location information acquisition step acquires location information of each part of the user's body from a measuring device that comes into contact with the user. The content data calculation step calculates content data of the bedding from the location information acquired by the first location information acquisition step and the second location information acquisition step selected by the user. The content data display step displays the content data.

[0013] In this bedding suggestion method, the user can choose either the first location information acquisition process or the second location information acquisition process. If the user chooses the first location information acquisition process, the location information of each part of the user's body is obtained from photographic data obtained by photographing the user's body. Therefore, similar to the bedding suggestion system described above, if the user chooses the first location information acquisition process, the location information of each part of the body can be easily obtained from the photographic data, allowing for simple bedding suggestions. If the user chooses the second location information acquisition process, the location information of each part of the user's body is obtained from a measuring device. Since the measuring device acquires body location information by contacting the user, it can suggest bedding with high accuracy, similar to the bedding suggestion system described above. Therefore, since the user can choose either the first location information acquisition process, which allows for simple suggestions, or the second location information acquisition process, which allows for high-precision suggestions, flexible suggestions tailored to the user's needs can be realized. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] According to this disclosure, the location information of various parts of the user's body can be acquired with high precision. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0015] [Figure 1] It is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the bedding proposal system according to the embodiment. [Figure 2] It is a diagram schematically showing a screen in the manual input unit of the bedding proposal system. [Figure 3] It is a side view showing an example of the positions of each part of the user's body acquired by the first position information acquisition unit. [Figure 4] It is a diagram schematically showing a screen showing the acquired positions of each part of the body and the bedding information. [Figure 5] It is a side view showing an example of the positions of each part of the user's body acquired by the measuring instrument in the second position information acquisition unit. [Figure 6] (a) to (f) are diagrams showing examples of the displayed body shape patterns. [Figure 7] It is a diagram schematically showing an example of a screen showing the shape data indicating the shape of each part of the body and the content data of the mattress. [Figure 8] It is a diagram showing an example of the sleeping posture data obtained by photographing the user's sleeping posture. [Figure 9] It is a diagram showing an example of the sizes of each part of the user's upper body. [Figure 10] It is a diagram schematically showing a screen showing the content data of the pillow. [Figure 11] It is a flowchart showing an example of the steps of the bedding proposal method according to the embodiment.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0016] Hereinafter, embodiments of the bedding proposal system and the bedding proposal method according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same or corresponding elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplicate descriptions are omitted as appropriate. Also, the drawings may be drawn with some parts simplified or exaggerated for ease of understanding, and the dimensional ratios and the like are not limited to those described in the drawings.

[0017] In the bedding proposal system and bedding proposal method according to the present disclosure, bedding is proposed to a user. In the present disclosure, "bedding" refers to something that is applied to the body when resting the body. Examples of "bedding" include, for example, spread bedding such as a mattress or futon, hanging bedding such as a comforter, pillows, bed pads, cushions, or floor cushions.

[0018] In the present disclosure, "user" refers to a person who uses bedding. "User" includes a person who purchases bedding and a person who tries out bedding (a person who tries bedding for purchase, etc.). The number of "users" may be one person or a plurality of people.

[0019] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a bedding proposal system 1 according to an embodiment. As an example, in the present embodiment, the bedding proposal system 1 is a program such as an application executed on an information terminal 2. The information terminal 2 includes both the information terminal of the user who uses the bedding and the information terminal of the proposer who proposes the bedding. The bedding proposal system 1 may be executed on a server communicable with the information terminal 2.

[0020] The information terminal 2 is, for example, a mobile terminal. "Mobile terminal" refers to a portable terminal such as a mobile phone including a smartphone, a tablet, or a notebook personal computer. The information terminal 2 may be a terminal other than a mobile terminal, for example, a personal computer. As an example, the information terminal 2 includes a processor (for example, a CPU) that executes an operating system and software (application), etc., a main storage unit composed of a ROM and a RAM, an auxiliary storage unit composed of a flash memory, etc., a communication control unit composed of a wireless communication module, etc., an input device, and an output device such as a display. However, the configuration of the information terminal 2 is not limited to the above and can be appropriately changed.

[0021] Each functional element of the information terminal 2 is realized by loading predetermined software into the processor or storage unit (for example, the main memory unit or auxiliary memory unit mentioned above) and executing that software. The processor operates the aforementioned communication control unit, input device, or output device according to the software, and reads and writes data to the storage unit. The data or database used for processing in the information terminal 2 is stored in the storage unit.

[0022] The bedding suggestion system 1, as an example, includes a manual input unit 10, a selection unit 20, a first location information acquisition unit 31, a second location information acquisition unit 32, a shooting data acquisition unit 33, a bedding information display unit 40, a content data calculation unit 51, a content data display unit 52, a shape data calculation unit 61, a shape data display unit 62, a body shape pattern determination unit 71, and a body shape pattern display unit 72.

[0023] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing the screen of the manual input unit 10 of the bedding suggestion system 1. The manual input unit 10 is a functional element that receives operations and inputs to the bedding suggestion system 1. Operations and inputs to the bedding suggestion system 1 may be performed by the user, or by a suggestor (e.g., a salesperson, bedding provider, or bedding advisor) who suggests bedding to the user.

[0024] For example, screens 11, 12, and 13 are displayed on the information terminal 2's display depending on the operation. Screen 11 is an example of a screen displayed when the bedding suggestion system 1 is started. Screen 11 displays the start button 11a and the sleeping posture check button 11b. The manual input unit 10 accepts the operation of touching either the start button 11a or the sleeping posture check button 11b. When the start button 11a is touched, screen 12 is displayed. When the sleeping posture check button 11b is touched, the sleeping posture check screen, which will be described later, is displayed.

[0025] Screen 12 is a screen where the user's height and weight are entered. Screen 12 displays a height input section 12a, a weight input section 12b, and a next button 12c. In this embodiment, the "next button" refers to the button pressed when transitioning from a screen where the next button is displayed to another screen. The user's height is entered in the height input section 12a. The user's weight is entered in the weight input section 12b. Note that the weight input section 12b may be omitted. That is, screen 12 may display the height input section 12a and the next button 12c. For example, the manual input section 10 accepts the values ​​entered in the height input section 12a and the weight input section 12b. When the next button 12c is touched, screen 13 is displayed.

[0026] Screen 13 is a screen where the user's sleeping position, the firmness of the bedding desired by the user, the number of years the user has been using the bedding currently in use, and the type of bedding suggested are entered. Screen 13 displays a sleeping position input section 13a, a bedding firmness input section 13b, a bedding usage period input section 13c, and a bedding type input section 13d. The sleeping position input section 13a is where the user's sleeping position, such as sleeping on their back, on their side, or on their stomach, is entered. For example, sleeping positions such as sleeping on one's back, on one's side, or on one's stomach may be displayed as a pull-down menu, and the sleeping position selected from this pull-down menu may be entered.

[0027] The bedding firmness input section 13b is where the user enters the desired firmness of the bedding, such as firm, soft, or normal. For example, multiple options indicating bedding firmness, such as firm, soft, and normal, may be displayed as a pull-down menu, and the firmness of the bedding selected from this pull-down menu may be entered. The bedding usage years input section 13c is where the user enters the number of years the bedding currently in use has been used. The bedding type input section 13d is where the type of bedding suggested by the bedding suggestion system 1 is entered. For example, types of bedding such as mattresses, pillows, and cushions may be displayed as a pull-down menu, and the type of bedding selected from this pull-down menu may be entered.

[0028] The selection unit 20 is a functional element that allows the user to select either the first location information acquisition unit 31 or the second location information acquisition unit 32. In this disclosure, the "first location information acquisition unit" acquires location information of various parts of the body from captured data, and the "second location information acquisition unit" acquires location information of various parts of the body from a measuring device that comes into contact with the user. For example, if the first location information acquisition unit 31 is selected, the system switches to a body measurement mode using photography, and if the second location information acquisition unit 32 is selected, the system switches to a body measurement mode using a measuring device. "Allowing the user to select" means prompting the user to make a selection. Furthermore, "Allowing the user to select" may also mean prompting the proposer who is suggesting bedding to the user to make a selection.

[0029] In this embodiment, a first button 21 and a second button 22 are displayed on screen 13. For example, the first button 21 is the next button, and the second button 22 is the skip button. In this embodiment, the "skip button" is a button that is pressed when a specific function is skipped. For example, when the second button 22 is touched, the shooting of the user's body is skipped.

[0030] When the first button 21 is touched, the first location information acquisition unit 31 is selected. When the second button 22 is touched, the second location information acquisition unit 32 is selected. The bedding suggestion system 1 acquires the user's body location information using the selected unit from the first location information acquisition unit 31 and the second location information acquisition unit 32.

[0031] First, we will explain the case where the first location information acquisition unit 31 is selected. Figure 3 is a side view showing an example of location information for each part of the user's body M acquired by the first location information acquisition unit 31. The first location information acquisition unit 31 is a functional element that acquires location information for each part of the body M from the shooting data obtained when the body M is photographed. As an example, the first location information acquisition unit 31 has a mark display unit, a body position acquisition unit, and a size calculation display unit, which will be described later.

[0032] The shooting data used by the first position information acquisition unit 31 is acquired, for example, by the shooting data acquisition unit 33. The shooting data acquisition unit 33 is a functional element that acquires images of the body M. The shooting data acquisition unit 33 acquires images of the body M taken by, for example, a camera, a mobile terminal, or a 3D scanner as shooting data. In this embodiment, the shooting data acquisition unit 33 acquires images of the body M taken by the camera of the information terminal 2. The shooting data acquisition unit 33 may also acquire shooting data by taking images together with the memory R located behind the body M. The shooting unit is not limited to the camera of the information terminal 2. For example, the shooting unit may be a camera other than the one in the information terminal 2.

[0033] The mark display unit of the first position information acquisition unit 31 displays marks K indicating the location of each part of the body M on the display of the information terminal 2, along with the shooting data acquired by the shooting data acquisition unit 33. For example, the mark display unit displays multiple marks K for each part of the body M. The marks K can be moved, for example, by touching the screen of the information terminal 2 with a finger, and by moving the marks K, it is possible to specify a part of the body M.

[0034] In the example shown in Figure 3, multiple (for example, six) marks K are displayed on the user's lateral imaging data, corresponding to the user's cervical spine M1, back M2, waist M3, buttocks M4, back of the knee M5, and heel M6. For example, the bedding proposer or user can align each mark K to the corresponding part of the body M on the imaging data (for example, the positions of the cervical spine M1, back M2, waist M3, buttocks M4, back of the knee M5, and heel M6). For example, multiple marks K may be displayed on the user's frontal imaging data, corresponding to the base of the user's ear, the user's neck, and the user's shoulder.

[0035] The body position acquisition unit of the first position information acquisition unit 31 acquires position information of each part of the body M from the height L (see Figure 4) entered in the manual input unit 10 and the captured body M. For example, the body position acquisition unit acquires position information of each part from the height L and the position of the body M marked with a mark K on the captured data. That is, the body position acquisition unit acquires position information of each part from the position of the mark K which has been moved on the captured data.

[0036] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing a screen displaying the acquired positional information of each part of the body M and information about the bedding. The size calculation and display unit of the first positional information acquisition unit 31 displays the size of each part of the body M based on the positional information of each part of the body M acquired by the body position acquisition unit of the first positional information acquisition unit 31.

[0037] In the example shown in Figure 4, the size calculation display unit calculates the height L1 from the cervical vertebrae M1 to the crown of the head M7, the height L2 from the back M2 to the crown of the head M7, the height L3 from the waist M3 to the crown of the head M7, the height L4 from the buttocks M4 to the crown of the head M7, and the height L5 from the back of the knees M5 to the crown of the head M7. For example, the size calculation display unit generates a silhouette image showing the calculated heights L1 to L5, the back positions W1 to W6 (described later), and the side positions B1 and B2. The size calculation display unit displays the generated silhouette image on the display of the information terminal 2. In this embodiment, "back position" refers to the position of each part of the body M in the front-to-back direction, for example, the degree of protrusion and recession of each part of the body M in the front-to-back direction. In this embodiment, "side position" refers to the position of each part of the body M in the side direction, for example, the degree of protrusion and recession of each part of the body M in the side direction.

[0038] The height L value entered in the manual input unit 10 corresponds to the height from the heel M6 to the top of the head M7 in the captured data. The aforementioned values ​​of height L1 to L5 and back position W1 to W6 are calculated from the ratio to the entered height L. For example, if the height L is entered as 170cm in the height input unit 12a in Figure 2, and the ratio of height L4 to height L in the captured data is 0.5, then the height L4 from the buttocks M4 to the top of the head M7 is calculated to be 85cm. In this way, since height L1 to L5 and back position W1 to W6 are obtained from the ratio to the entered height L, the values ​​of height L1 to L5 and back position W1 to W6 can be obtained with high accuracy.

[0039] The size calculation and display unit of the first position information acquisition unit 31 may calculate at least one of the following: the posterior position W1 of the cervical vertebrae M1, the posterior position W2 of the back M2, the posterior position W3 of the waist M3, the posterior position W4 of the buttocks M4, the posterior position W5 of the back of the knee M5, and the posterior position W6 of the heel M6. Furthermore, the size calculation and display unit may calculate at least one of the lateral position B1 from the base of the user's ear to the shoulder, and the lateral position B2 from the user's neck to the shoulder. For example, as shown in Figure 4, the position of the base of the ear (lateral position B1) and the position of the left and right ends of the neck (lateral position B2) may be calculated based on the position of the shoulder.

[0040] Generally, the cervical vertebrae M1 and lumbar vertebrae M3 are indented in front of the body M relative to the upper back M2, and the buttocks M4 protrude from the lumbar vertebrae M3 toward the back of the body M. The back of the knee M5 is indented in front of the buttocks M4, and the heel M6 may protrude from the back of the knee M5 toward the back of the body M. Figure 4 shows an example where the values ​​of posterior positions W1, W2, W3, W5, and W6 are positive when the value of posterior position W4 is set to 0. That is, in the example in Figure 4, posterior positions W1, W2, W3, W5, and W6 indicate the degree of indentation in front of the body M relative to posterior position W4. However, the display method of posterior positions W1 to W6 can be changed as appropriate.

[0041] Next, we will describe the case where the second location information acquisition unit 32 is selected. Figure 5 is a side view showing an example of location information for each part of the body M acquired by the second location information acquisition unit 32. The second location information acquisition unit 32 is a functional element that acquires location information for each part of the body M from the measuring instrument 3 that comes into contact with the user. As an example, the measuring instrument 3 includes a support column 3a, a displacement measuring unit 3b, and an identification code display unit 3c.

[0042] The support column 3a, for example, has a columnar shape extending vertically. The height of the support column 3a is, for example, greater than the height of an average user. As an example, the height of the support column 3a is 2.0 m. The support column 3a supports the displacement measuring unit 3b so that it can move vertically. The displacement measuring unit 3b may be moved by the proposer who proposes the bedding to the user. The measuring device 3 may include a drive unit for moving the displacement measuring unit 3b. The displacement measuring unit 3b may move downward by its own weight.

[0043] The displacement measuring unit 3b is, for example, a rod-shaped structure extending horizontally from the support column 3a. The tip of the displacement measuring unit 3b is provided with a contact element (for example, the circular part in Figure 5) that contacts various parts of the user's body M. The contact element is, for example, roller-shaped. The contact element is rotatable about an axis that extends along the left-right direction (the direction perpendicular to the plane of the paper in Figure 5) of the user's body M, which is measured by the measuring instrument 3.

[0044] The displacement measuring unit 3b is slidable horizontally relative to the support column 3a. The displacement measuring unit 3b is slid horizontally so that the contact point is pressed against the user's body M. The displacement measuring unit 3b may be slid horizontally by the proposer. The measuring instrument 3 may include a drive unit for sliding the displacement measuring unit 3b horizontally. The displacement measuring unit 3b is operated so that the contact point traces the user's back, for example, from the cervical vertebrae M1 to the heel M6. That is, the contact point of the displacement measuring unit 3b moves vertically and horizontally along the surface shape of the user's body M. The displacement measuring unit 3b may also be operated so that the contact point traces the user's sides, such as the base of the user's ears, the user's neck, and the user's shoulders.

[0045] The displacement measuring unit 3b measures the vertical displacement of the support column 3a and the horizontal displacement of the contact point. For example, the displacement measuring unit 3b includes a first detector, a second detector, and a position information setting unit. The first detector measures the vertical displacement of the support column 3a. The second detector measures the horizontal displacement of the contact point. By simultaneously measuring each displacement (vertical displacement and horizontal displacement) with the first and second detectors, the first and second detectors measure the continuous shape of the body M (surface shape of the body M), including the vertical and horizontal displacements. The position information setting unit sets the position of each part of the body M (for example, the positions of the cervical vertebrae M1, back M2, waist M3, buttocks M4, back of the knee M5, and heel M6) in relation to predetermined positions of the continuous shape of the body M.

[0046] For example, the displacement measuring unit 3b is provided with a push button. This push button is pressed, for example, by the proposer operating the displacement measuring unit 3b. When the push button is pressed while the displacement measuring unit 3b is in contact with a predetermined position on the body M, that predetermined position is set as the position representing each part of the body M as described above. Specifically, when the push button is pressed while the displacement measuring unit 3b is in contact with the cervical vertebra M1, the position of the cervical vertebra M1 is associated with the measured vertical and horizontal displacements. For example, the displacement measuring unit 3b records the continuous shape of the body M, including the vertical and horizontal displacements, and information indicating the position of each part of the body M in a table data format.

[0047] For example, when the displacement measuring unit 3b is operated so that the contact probe traces the user's back from the cervical vertebrae M1 to the heel M6, the continuous shape of the body M from the cervical vertebrae M1 to the heel M6, and the height and posterior position of each part of the body M (for example, the cervical vertebrae M1, back M2, waist M3, buttocks M4, back of the knee M5, and heel M6) are measured.

[0048] The second location information acquisition unit 32 acquires location information of each part of the body M from the measuring instrument 3. In this embodiment, the identification code display unit 3c displays an identification code on a screen such as a display, and the shooting data acquisition unit 33 acquires this identification code. The second location information acquisition unit 32 acquires location information of each part of the body M from the identification code acquired by the shooting data acquisition unit 33. For example, the identification code is an identifier used to identify the results measured by the measuring instrument 3, including barcodes (such as QR codes (registered trademarks)), characters, numbers, and symbols.

[0049] For example, the measurement result of measuring instrument 3 is included in the identification code. Alternatively, the measurement result obtained by measuring instrument 3 may be stored on an external device such as a server and not included in the identification code. In this case, the identification code may include a link to the external device, and the second location information acquisition unit 32 may download the measurement result of measuring instrument 3 from the external device.

[0050] The second position information acquisition unit 32 may have a size calculation and display unit. This size calculation and display unit displays the size of each part of the body M based on the position information of each part acquired by the second position information acquisition unit 32. As described above, as shown in Figure 4, the size calculation and display unit of the second position information acquisition unit 32 calculates the height L1 from the cervical vertebrae M1 to the top of the head M7, the height L2 from the back M2 to the top of the head M7, the height L3 from the waist M3 to the top of the head M7, the height L4 from the buttocks M4 to the top of the head M7, and the height L5 from the back of the knees M5 to the top of the head M7. The aforementioned values ​​of heights L1 to L5, back positions W1 to W6, and side positions B1 and B2 are calculated from the measurement results of the measuring instrument 3. This size calculation and display unit generates a silhouette image showing the calculated heights L1 to L5, the back positions W1 to W6 (described later), and the side positions B1 and B2. The size calculation and display unit displays the generated silhouette image on the display of the information terminal 2.

[0051] The bedding information display unit 40 displays information about bedding P1, P2, P3 and bedding T1, T2, T3, for example. In this embodiment, the first bedding and the second bedding are any two of the bedding items included in bedding P1, P2, P3 and bedding T1, T2, T3. For example, bedding P1, P2, P3 represent pillows, and bedding T1, T2, T3 represent mattresses. The user can select each bedding item by touching any one of bedding P1, P2, P3 and bedding T1, T2, T3. The operation of the bedding suggestion system 1 after any of bedding P1, P2, P3 and bedding T1, T2, T3 has been selected will be described later.

[0052] The body shape pattern determination unit 71 determines the user's body shape from the position information of each part of the body M acquired, for example, by either the first position information acquisition unit 31 or the second position information acquisition unit 32. The body shape pattern display unit 72 displays the body shape determined by the body shape pattern determination unit 71. Alternatively, the body shape pattern determination unit 71 may determine the user's body shape from the silhouette image generated by each size calculation display unit (i.e., the size calculation display unit of the first position information acquisition unit 31 or the size calculation display unit of the second position information acquisition unit 32).

[0053] Figures 6(a) to (f) show examples of the body shape patterns that can be determined (Type A to Type F). As shown in Figures 6(a) to (f), Type A is a W-line body shape, where the curvature of the back M2, waist M3, and buttocks M4 is greater than a predetermined value. Type B is an S-line body shape, where the back M2 and buttocks M4 protrude beyond the waist M3, but the curvature of the back M2, waist M3, and buttocks M4 is not greater than a predetermined value.

[0054] Type C is a body type characterized by a protruding back, where the back M2 protrudes more than the buttocks M4. Type D is a body type characterized by hips, where the buttocks M4 protrude more than the back M2. Type E is a body type characterized by a flat back, where the curvature of the back M2, the curvature of the waist M3, and the curvature of the buttocks M4 are below a specified value. Type F is a rounded back, where the waist M3 protrudes more than the back M2 and the buttocks M4.

[0055] For example, the body shape pattern determination unit 71 determines which of the A to F types body M is, and the body shape pattern display unit 72 displays the determination result made by the body shape pattern determination unit 71 on the display of the information terminal 2. Note that the types of body shape patterns determined by the body shape pattern determination unit 71 are not limited to the above A to F types and can be changed as appropriate.

[0056] The operation of the bedding suggestion system 1 after a mattress (bedding T3) is selected on the screen shown in Figure 4 will be described below. Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen that displays shape data C, which indicates the shape of each part of the body M, and mattress content data F. In this embodiment, the shape data C is displayed on the same screen together with the bedding content data F.

[0057] The shape data calculation unit 61 calculates shape data C, which represents the shape of each part of the body M, from the positional information of each part of the body M. Shape data C is, for example, a curve that shows the continuous change in the back position of the body M. In other words, shape data C represents the measurement result of the shape of the user's back. When the positional information of each part of the body M is acquired from the first positional information acquisition unit 31, the shape data calculation unit 61 generates a curve so that each part M1 to M5 of the body M is continuous. When the positional information of each part of the body M is acquired from the second positional information acquisition unit 32, the shape data calculation unit 61 generates a curve from the continuous shape of the body M obtained by measuring the displacement measurement unit 3b of the measuring instrument 3 so as to trace the user's back.

[0058] The shape data display unit 62 displays, for example, shape data C on the display of the information terminal 2. The shape data display unit 62 may also display heights L1 to L5 and back positions W1 to W5. As an example, shape data C is displayed on a grid that shows memory LR in the user's height direction and memory WR in the user's front-to-back direction. In this case, at least one of the aforementioned heights L1 to L5 and back positions W1 to W5 may be displayed on the grid that shows memory LR and memory WR.

[0059] The content data calculation unit 51 calculates content data for bedding from either the first location information acquisition unit 31 or the second location information acquisition unit 32, which is selected by the user. Below, we will describe an example in which a mattress (bedding T3 as an example) is selected, and content data for the mattress is calculated from the location information acquired by the second location information acquisition unit 32. The content data calculated by the content data calculation unit 51 is displayed on the information terminal 2's display by the content data display unit 52.

[0060] For example, the content data calculation unit 51 may calculate mattress content data from silhouette images generated by each size calculation display unit (the size calculation display unit of the first position information acquisition unit 31 or the second position information acquisition unit 32 mentioned above). The content data calculation unit 51 may also calculate mattress content data from shape data C calculated by the shape data calculation unit 61. Furthermore, the content data calculation unit 51 may also calculate mattress content data from body shape patterns determined by the body shape pattern determination unit 71.

[0061] The content data calculation unit 51 may calculate content data from the information entered in the manual input unit 10 (i.e., height, weight, sleeping posture, bedding firmness, and bedding type). The content data calculation unit 51 may also calculate content data by combining any of the above-mentioned silhouette images, shape data C, body shape patterns, and information entered in the manual input unit 10. In this way, the type of data used as the basis for calculating content data can be changed as appropriate.

[0062] As an example, the content data F shown in Figure 7 includes a schematic mattress diagram F1 illustrating the side cross-section of the mattress, and a pad insertion necessity table F2. The schematic mattress diagram F1 schematically shows, for example, the mattress used by the user and a part that allows for adjustment of the mattress's firmness. The pad insertion necessity table F2 indicates, for example, whether or not a pad needs to be inserted. A pad refers to a component inserted into a gap formed in the mattress. The height of the mattress can be adjusted by inserting a pad. However, this display of content data F is an example and can be changed as appropriate.

[0063] In the example in Figure 7, schematic diagram F1 of the mattress schematically shows a side cross-section of a mattress that is divided into multiple (e.g., 20) regions from the user's head side to the foot side, and further divided into multiple (e.g., 2) regions in the thickness direction of the mattress into a top layer and a base layer, resulting in multiple (e.g., 40) regions. One of parts a to f is placed in the top layer region of the mattress. The hardness of parts a to f increases in stages from a to f. One of parts A to F is placed in the base layer region of the mattress. The hardness of parts A to F increases in stages from A to F.

[0064] The Pad Insertion Requirement Table F2 schematically displays a side cross-section of the mattress, which is divided into multiple (e.g., 20) regions from the user's head side to the foot side, and further divided into multiple (e.g., 3) regions in the direction of the mattress thickness, resulting in multiple (e.g., 60) regions. In the Pad Insertion Requirement Table F2, for example, regions where insertion is required are marked with a "○", and regions where insertion is not required are not marked with a "○".

[0065] As described above, the content data display unit 52 displays the mattress content data on the information terminal 2's display, allowing the user to quickly identify a mattress suitable for them. In this embodiment, the bedding content data is displayed on the same screen along with the shape data C, so the user can easily identify a mattress suitable for them. However, the details of the mattress content data displayed on the information terminal 2's display are not limited to the example in Figure 7 and can be changed as appropriate.

[0066] Figure 8 shows an example of sleeping posture data N obtained by photographing the user's sleeping posture. The image data acquisition unit 33 acquires the sleeping posture data N obtained by photographing the user's sleeping posture. For example, if the proposer prepares a mattress, the proposer can acquire the sleeping posture data N by photographing the user's sleeping posture on the mattress with the camera of the information terminal 2.

[0067] The shape data display unit 62 may overlay the sleeping posture data N and the shape data C. The body shape pattern display unit may overlay the silhouette S representing the body shape pattern and the sleeping posture data N. Figure 8 shows an example where the silhouette S and the sleeping posture data N are overlaid. In Figure 8, as an example, a simulated mattress D1 and pillow D2 are displayed overlaid on the sleeping posture data N. The simulated mattress D1 and pillow D2 are movable, for example, by tapping or cursor operation on the display of the information terminal 2. In the sleeping posture data N, the simulated mattress D1 may be adjusted to a position in contact with the back of the body M by the user's operation (for example, the tapping or cursor operation described above). In the sleeping posture data N, the simulated pillow D2 may be adjusted to a position in contact with the back of the head of the body M by the user's operation. In this way, the user can move the simulated mattress D1 and pillow D2, so the user can visually grasp the positional relationship of the body M with respect to the mattress D1 and pillow D2.

[0068] Next, we will explain the operation of the bedding suggestion system 1 after a pillow (for example, bedding P3) is selected on the screen shown in Figure 4. Below, we will explain an example in which content data for a pillow is calculated from the location information acquired by the second location information acquisition unit 32. Note that the pillow example described later overlaps with part of the mattress example mentioned above, so redundant explanations will be omitted as appropriate.

[0069] As shown in Figure 9, each size calculation and display unit (the size calculation and display unit of the first position information acquisition unit 31 or the second position information acquisition unit 32 mentioned above) calculates the height L6 from the cervical vertebra M1 to the occipital vertebra M8, the posterior position X1 of the occipital vertebra M8, the posterior position X2 of the cervical vertebra M1, and the lateral positions B1, B2 (see Figure 4). The posterior positions X1 and X2 represent the posterior position when, for example, the value of the posterior position W2 (see Figure 4) is set to 0.

[0070] Each size calculation display unit does not necessarily have to calculate at least one of the following: height L6, posterior position X1, X2, and lateral position B1, B2. Generally, the cervical vertebra M1 is recessed in front of the body M relative to the back M2 and the back of the head M8. Each size calculation display unit may display the calculated height L6, posterior position X1, X2, and lateral position B1, B2 on, for example, the display of the information terminal 2.

[0071] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram showing screen 80 displaying pillow content data F3. The pillow content data F3 calculated by the content data calculation unit 51 is displayed on the information terminal 2's display by, for example, the content data display unit 52. Screen 80 displays the elements for calculating the content data F3, namely sleeping position 81, neck type 82, and mattress sinking depth 83, as well as the calculated content data F3, namely the base layer 84, material input unit 85, and insertion table 86. Note that the data displayed on screen 80, namely sleeping position 81, neck type 82, mattress sinking depth 83, base layer 84, material input unit 85, and insertion table 86, may be changed by the user.

[0072] The sleeping posture 81 displays the sleeping posture entered into the sleeping posture input unit 13a in Figure 2. The neck type 82 displays the user's neck length. For example, if the height L6 from cervical vertebra M1 to occipital vertebra M8 is greater than or equal to a threshold, the neck type is determined to be "long type (L size)," and L is displayed in neck type 82. If the height L6 is not greater than or equal to the threshold, the neck type is determined to be "normal type (M size)," and M is displayed in neck type 82.

[0073] The "Bedding Sinking" field (83) displays the expected amount of sinking of the bedding. The amount of sinking is calculated from the information entered in the bedding firmness input field (13b) and the years of use of the bedding (13c) in Figure 2. For example, if the bedding is soft, or if the bedding has been used for a long time, the amount of sinking will be greater.

[0074] The thickness of the base layer of the bedding is indicated on the base layer 84. In this embodiment, the bedding (a pillow, for example) includes a base layer and contents. For example, the base layer is a cushioning material that extends in the lateral (left-right) and vertical (up-down) directions of the pillow in a plan view. The contents of the pillow are filling materials housed in a plurality of internal spaces, as will be described later. For example, each internal space is arranged so as to be adjacent to the base layer in the thickness direction of the pillow.

[0075] The material input section 85 is used to input, for example, the type of bedding filling. The material input section 85 displays multiple options in a pull-down menu, indicating the type of filling, such as cotton, pipe material, down / feather, elastomer pipe, and cypress. The filling selected from this pull-down menu may be entered into the material input section 85.

[0076] Table 86 shows the quantity of contents in bedding (for example, a pillow). The quantity of contents in bedding is shown as mass, for example. For example, a pillow is a pillow that has multiple internal spaces in which contents such as cotton or pipe material are contained. For example, the internal space of the pillow is divided into three sections in the horizontal direction (left and right direction) when viewed from above. The central internal space of the three divided internal spaces is divided into four sections in the vertical direction (up and down direction) when viewed from above, and the left and right internal spaces of the three divided internal spaces are divided into three sections in the vertical direction. In other words, the pillow is divided into 10 internal spaces.

[0077] The contents table 86 shows the values ​​for the amount of contents in each internal space. The values ​​for the amount of contents in each internal space are calculated according to the type of bedding contents entered in the material input unit 85. The values ​​for the amount of contents in each internal space displayed in the contents table 86 may be adjustable by the user. The values ​​for the amount of contents in each internal space may also be calculated according to the contents data F3 indicated by each of the sleeping position 81, neck type 82, mattress sinking depth 83, and base layer 84. If the data displayed in the sleeping position 81, neck type 82, mattress sinking depth 83, base layer 84, and material input unit 85 is changed by the user, the values ​​for the amount of contents in each internal space will be recalculated.

[0078] For example, the amount of pillow filling may be adjusted according to the amount of sinking of the bedding 83. For example, if the amount of sinking of the bedding is large, the amount of pillow filling may be adjusted so that the pillow is higher. The amount of pillow filling may also be adjusted according to the thickness of the base layer shown in the base layer 84.

[0079] The values ​​for the amount of contents in each internal space displayed in the filling table 86 may be determined from the difference between the posterior position X2 of the cervical vertebra M1 (see Figure 9) and the posterior position X1 of the occipital vertebra M8, and the value of the lateral position B1. For example, the contents data calculation unit 51 may increase the value of the internal space located in the horizontal center and one vertical side of the pillow in a plan view as the difference between the posterior position X2 and the posterior position X1 is larger. In other words, the contents data calculation unit 51 may calculate the amount of contents such that the height in the horizontal center and one vertical side in a plan view is higher as the difference between the posterior position X2 and the posterior position X1 (the constriction of the cervical vertebrae) is larger.

[0080] The content data calculation unit 51 may calculate the amount of contents such that the greater the difference between the posterior position X2 of the cervical vertebra M1 and the posterior position X1 of the occipital vertebra M8, the higher the pillow will be. The content data calculation unit 51 may also calculate the amount of contents such that the greater the value of the lateral position B1 (see Figure 4) from the shoulder to the base of the ear, the higher the pillow will be.

[0081] For example, the content data calculation unit 51 increases the value of the internal space located on both sides of the pillow in the lateral direction in a plan view, as the value of the side position B1 increases. In other words, the content data calculation unit 51 may calculate and display the amount of contents such that the height of both sides of the pillow in the lateral direction increases as the value of the side position B1 (or side position B2) (shoulder width) increases.

[0082] Next, an example of the process for the bedding suggestion method will be explained with reference to Figure 11. Note that the process shown in Figure 11 is merely an example and is not limited to these steps. First, the manual input process is performed (step S1). In the manual input process, for example, the program for the bedding suggestion system 1 is started on the information terminal 2, and operations and inputs to the bedding suggestion system 1 are performed on screens 11, 12, and 13 shown in Figure 2.

[0083] Next, a selection step is performed in which the user is asked to choose between the first location information acquisition step and the second location information acquisition step (step S2). In the selection step, for example, on screen 13, the user is asked to choose between the first button 21 and the second button 22. If the first button 21 is selected, the first location information acquisition step is selected, and if the second button 22 is selected, the second location information acquisition step is selected.

[0084] If the first location information acquisition step is selected in the selection step, the first location information acquisition step is executed (step S3). In the first location information acquisition step, location information of each part of the body M is acquired from the shooting data obtained by taking a picture of the user. For example, shooting data is acquired by the camera of the information terminal 2, and location information of each part of the body M is acquired by the size calculation and display unit of the first location information acquisition unit 31.

[0085] If the second location information acquisition step is selected in the selection step, the second location information acquisition step is executed (step S4). In the second location information acquisition step, location information of each part of the body M is acquired from the measuring instrument 3 that is in contact with the user. For example, the location information of each part of the body M measured by the displacement measuring unit 3b of the measuring instrument 3 tracing the back of the user is acquired by the second location information acquisition unit 32, and an identification code including said location information is displayed on the identification code display unit 3c. In the second location information acquisition step, the shooting data acquisition unit 33 may also acquire location information from the identification code acquired from the measuring instrument 3.

[0086] Next, a content data calculation step is performed in which content data of the bedding is calculated from the location information acquired by either the first location information acquisition step or the second location information acquisition step selected by the user (step S5). At this time, the content data of the bedding may be calculated from the shape data C calculated by the shape data calculation unit 61.

[0087] Finally, a content data display step is performed to display the content data of the bedding (step S6). As shown in Figure 7, a schematic mattress diagram F1 showing a schematic side cross-section of the mattress and a pad insertion requirement table F2 may be displayed on the information terminal 2's display. As shown in Figure 10, pillow content data F3 including the insertion table 86 may be displayed. This completes the series of steps.

[0088] Next, the effects and advantages obtained from the bedding suggestion system 1 and bedding suggestion method according to this embodiment will be explained. In this bedding suggestion system 1, the user can select either the first location information acquisition unit 31 or the second location information acquisition unit 32. When the user selects the first location information acquisition unit 31, the location information of each part of the user's body M is obtained from the photographic data obtained by photographing the user's body M. Therefore, since there is no need to bring measuring instruments or the like into contact with the body when acquiring location information, the location information of each part of the body M can be easily obtained from the photographic data.

[0089] Therefore, if the user selects the first location information acquisition unit 31, the location information of each part of the user's body M can be easily acquired, allowing for simple bedding recommendations. If the user selects the second location information acquisition unit 32, the location information of each part of the user's body M is acquired from the measuring device 3. Since the measuring device 3 acquires the location information of the body M by contacting the user, it is not affected by shooting conditions such as the background and the user's clothing. Therefore, if the user selects the second location information acquisition unit 32, the location information of each part of the user's body M can be acquired with high accuracy, allowing for highly accurate bedding recommendations. As described above, the user can choose either the first location information acquisition unit 31, which enables simple recommendations, or the second location information acquisition unit 32, which enables highly accurate recommendations, thus enabling flexible recommendations tailored to the user's needs.

[0090] As shown in Figure 5, the measuring instrument 3 may include an identification code display unit 3c that displays an identification code including location information. The image data acquisition unit 33 may acquire the identification code displayed by the identification code display unit 3c. The second location information acquisition unit 32 may acquire location information from the identification code acquired by the image data acquisition unit 33. In this case, the image data acquisition unit 33 acquires the identification code including the location information of each part of the body M acquired by the measuring instrument 3. Therefore, compared to manually inputting the location information of each part of the body M acquired by the measuring instrument 3 into the bedding suggestion system 1, the location information of each part of the body M can be easily acquired from the measuring instrument 3.

[0091] The bedding suggestion system 1 may include a shape data calculation unit 61 and a shape data display unit 62. As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the shape data calculation unit 61 may calculate shape data C, which represents the shape of each part of the body M, from position information. The shape data display unit 62 may display the shape data C. The shooting data acquisition unit 33 may acquire sleeping posture data N, which is obtained by shooting the user's sleeping posture. The shape data display unit 62 may display the sleeping posture data N and the shape data C overlaid on each other. In this way, it is also possible to display the sleeping posture data N, which represents the user's sleeping posture, and the shape data C, which represents the shape of each part of the body M, overlaid on each other. In this case, the user can compare their own sleeping posture with the shape data C of the body M to understand the difference between the shape of the body M in a sleeping position and the shape of the body M obtained in an unease position.

[0092] The bedding suggestion system 1 may include a body shape pattern determination unit 71 and a body shape pattern display unit 72. As shown in Figures 6 and 8, the body shape pattern determination unit 71 may determine the user's body shape pattern from position information. The body shape pattern display unit 72 may display the body shape pattern. The body shape pattern display unit 72 may display a silhouette S representing the body shape pattern and sleeping posture data superimposed. In this case, the sleeping posture data N representing the user's sleeping posture and the silhouette S determined from the positions of various parts of the body M are displayed superimposed. The silhouette S representing the body shape pattern is a patterned representation of the user's body M characteristics. By looking at this silhouette S and the sleeping posture data N, the user can understand the characteristics of their own body M along with their own sleeping posture data N.

[0093] The bedding may include multiple bedding items, such as bedding P1, P2, P3 and bedding T1, T2, T3. The bedding suggestion system 1 may also include a bedding information display unit 40. As shown in Figure 4, the bedding information display unit 40 may display information on bedding P1, P2, P3 and bedding T1, T2, T3, and may also allow the user to select any one of bedding P1, P2, P3 or bedding T1, T2, T3.

[0094] As shown in Figures 7 and 10, the content data display unit 52 may display the content data of any one of the bedding items P1, P2, P3 and T1, T2, T3 selected by the user in the bedding information display unit 40. In this case, the content data of the bedding items P1, P2, P3 and T1, T2, T3 selected by the user will be displayed. Therefore, in the bedding suggestion system 1, the user can understand the content data that takes into account the positional information of each part of the body M for any one of the bedding items P1, P2, P3 and T1, T2, T3 selected by the user, making it possible to suggest bedding that is more suitable to the user's needs.

[0095] As shown in Figure 11, in this bedding suggestion method, the user can choose either the first location information acquisition step (step S3) or the second location information acquisition step (step S4). If the user chooses the first location information acquisition step (step S3), the location information of each part of the user's body M is acquired from the image data of the user's body M. Therefore, similar to the bedding suggestion system 1 described above, if the user chooses the first location information acquisition step, the location information of each part of the body M can be easily acquired from the image data, making it possible to suggest bedding in a simple manner.

[0096] If the user selects the second location information acquisition process, the location information of each part of the user's body M is acquired from the measuring device 3. Since the measuring device 3 acquires body location information by making contact with the user, it can propose bedding with high accuracy, similar to the bedding suggestion system 1 described above. Therefore, the user can choose either the first location information acquisition process, which allows for simple suggestions, or the second location information acquisition process, which allows for high-precision suggestions, thus enabling flexible suggestions tailored to the user's needs.

[0097] The embodiments of the bedding suggestion system and bedding suggestion method described herein have been explained above. However, this disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described above and can be modified as appropriate within the scope of the gist described in the claims. That is, the configuration and function of each part of the bedding suggestion system, and the content and order of each step of the bedding suggestion method can be changed as appropriate without departing from the gist described above.

[0098] For example, the embodiment described above described a bedding suggestion system 1 having a manual input unit 10 and a selection unit 20. However, the bedding suggestion system may not have at least one of the manual input unit 10 and the selection unit 20, and the configuration of the bedding suggestion system can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the layout of the screen displayed in the bedding suggestion system is not limited to the embodiment described above and can be changed as appropriate.

[0099] In the embodiments described above, an example was given in which positional information of a body M is acquired using a measuring instrument 3 having a support column 3a, a displacement measuring unit 3b, and an identification code display unit 3c. However, the configuration of the measuring instrument that comes into contact with the body is not limited to the above example. For example, the measuring instrument may be a occipital head shape measuring instrument comprising a plurality of rod-shaped bodies that come into contact with the back of the user's head, and a measuring unit that detects the longitudinal positions of the plurality of rod-shaped bodies to measure the shape of the back of the user's head.

[0100] In the embodiments described above, pillows and mattresses were explained as examples of bedding. However, in this disclosure, bedding is not limited to pillows or mattresses. Bedding may also be a futon, a comforter, a cushion, or a pillow, and the type of bedding in this disclosure can be changed as appropriate. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0101] 1...Bedding suggestion system, 2...Information terminal, 3...Measuring instrument, 3a...Support column, 3b...Displacement measurement unit, 3c...Identification code display unit, 10...Manual input unit, 11...Screen, 11a...Start button, 11b...Sleeping posture check button, 12...Screen, 12a...Height input unit, 12b...Weight input unit, 12c...Next button, 13...Screen, 13a...Sleeping posture input unit, 13b...Bedding firmness input unit, 13c...Bedding usage years input unit, 13d...Bedding type input unit, 20...Selection unit, 21...First button, 22...Second button, 31...First location information acquisition unit, 32...Second location information acquisition unit, 33...Shooting data acquisition unit, 40...Bedding information display unit, 51...Content data calculation unit, 52...Content data display unit, 61...Shape data calculation unit, 62...Shape data display unit, 71...Body type pattern 72...Body shape pattern display unit, 80...Screen, 81...Sleeping posture, 82...Neck type, 83...Bedding sinking depth, 84...Base layer, 85...Material input unit, 86...Insertion chart, B1, B2...Side position, C...Shape data, D1...Mattress, D2...Pillow, F...Content data, F1...Mattress schematic diagram, F2...Pad insertion necessity chart, F3...Content data, K...Mark, L...Height L1, L2, L3, L4, L5... Height, M... Body, M1... Cervical spine, M2... Back, M3... Lower back, M4... Buttocks, M5... Back of knee, M6... Heel, M7... Top of head, M8... Back of head, N... Sleeping posture data, P1, P2, P3... Bedding, LR, R, WR... Memory, S... Silhouette, T1, T2, T3... Bedding, W1, W2, W3, W4, W5, W6... Back position, X1, X2... Back position.

Claims

1. A bedding suggestion system used when suggesting bedding, A shooting data acquisition unit that acquires shooting data of the body of the user of the bedding, A first location information acquisition unit that acquires location information of various parts of the user's body from the aforementioned shooting data, A second location information acquisition unit acquires location information of various parts of the user's body from a measuring device that comes into contact with the user, A selection unit that allows the user to select either the first location information acquisition unit or the second location information acquisition unit, A content data calculation unit calculates content data of the bedding from the location information acquired by the first location information acquisition unit and the second location information acquisition unit selected by the user, A content data display unit that displays the aforementioned content data, A bedding suggestion system equipped with these features.

2. The measuring instrument includes an identification code display unit that displays an identification code including the location information, The aforementioned shooting data acquisition unit acquires the identification code displayed by the identification code display unit, The second location information acquisition unit acquires the location information from the identification code acquired by the shooting data acquisition unit. The bedding proposal system according to claim 1.

3. A shape data calculation unit calculates shape data indicating the shape of each part of the body from the aforementioned position information, A shape data display unit that displays the shape data, Equipped with, The aforementioned shooting data acquisition unit acquires sleeping posture data obtained by capturing the user's sleeping posture, The shape data display unit displays the sleeping posture data and the shape data superimposed on each other. The bedding proposal system according to claim 1 or 2.

4. A body shape pattern determination unit that determines the user's body shape pattern from the location information, A body shape pattern display unit that displays the aforementioned body shape pattern, Equipped with, The aforementioned shooting data acquisition unit acquires sleeping posture data obtained by capturing the user's sleeping posture, The body shape pattern display unit displays the silhouette representing the body shape pattern determined by the body shape pattern determination unit and the sleeping posture data superimposed on each other. A bedding proposal system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The bedding includes a first bedding and a second bedding, The system includes a bedding information display unit that displays information about the first bedding and information about the second bedding, and allows the user to select either the first bedding or the second bedding. The content data display unit displays the content data of either the first bedding or the second bedding selected in the bedding information display unit. A bedding proposal system according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. A method of suggesting bedding used when proposing bedding, A selection step in which the user is asked to choose either a first location information acquisition step, which involves acquiring location information of various parts of the user's body from photographic data obtained by photographing the user of the bedding, or a second location information acquisition step, which involves acquiring location information of various parts of the user's body from a measuring device that comes into contact with the user. Content data calculation step, which calculates content data of the bedding from the location information of each part of the user's body acquired by the first location information acquisition step and the second location information acquisition step selected by the user, A content data display step, which displays the aforementioned content data, A method for proposing bedding that includes the following features.

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