Mirror device and advice information provision system

Abstract

This invention provides a mirror device that provides acquired user information to an external institution's terminal, enabling the user to obtain advice information regarding matters including the user's health or lifestyle based on the user information, and an advice information provision system including this mirror device. [Solution] The mirror device comprises a mirror body and a grip portion continuous with the mirror body and held by the user. The mirror body comprises an imaging unit that generates imaging information and a mirror portion whose front surface reflects light. The grip portion comprises an operating unit for operating the imaging unit and a biometric information acquisition unit for acquiring the user's biometric information. The biometric information acquisition unit includes a contact-type sensor portion provided on the surface of the grip portion that acquires biometric information by contacting at least a part of the user's hand that is holding the grip portion. Furthermore, it comprises a user information provision unit that provides user information, including imaging information and biometric information, to a user terminal and an external organization terminal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a mirror device and an advice information providing system including the mirror device.

Background Art

[0002] For example, when checking one's own appearance or applying makeup to oneself, a hand mirror is used. The technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 is known as the hand mirror.

[0003] The hand mirror disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes a mirror main body portion and a grip. The mirror main body portion has a mirror display, a photographing portion, and a liquid crystal module. The liquid crystal module displays the information photographed by the photographing portion. The mirror display includes a front portion and a back portion, and has a function of switching between a mirror state in which light is reflected by the front portion and a transmission state in which the above information displayed on the liquid crystal module is transmitted from the back portion to the front portion.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] By the way, if user information including the information photographed by the photographing portion and the user's biological information is acquired with a hand mirror and provided to a terminal (external institution terminal) in an external institution (for example, a medical institution, a pharmacy, etc., or an administrative institution such as a country or a local public body), and the user can acquire advice information regarding matters including the user's health or life based on the above user information, it is possible to improve the convenience in life for the user, and ultimately, in addition to when the user requires first aid, it is also possible to respond to changes in social situations such as during disasters or the spread of infectious diseases.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a mirror device that provides acquired user information to an external agency terminal, and that enables the user to obtain advice information regarding matters including the user's health or lifestyle based on the user information, and an advice information provision system including this mirror device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In one embodiment, the mirror device according to the present invention comprises a mirror body and a grip portion continuous with the mirror body and held by the user, wherein the mirror body comprises an imaging unit that generates imaging information and a mirror portion whose front surface reflects light, the grip portion comprises an operating unit for operating the imaging unit and a biometric information acquisition unit for acquiring the user's biometric information, the biometric information acquisition unit includes a contact-type sensor portion provided on the surface of the grip portion and acquiring the biometric information by contacting at least a part of the user's hand that grasps the grip portion, and further comprises a user information provision unit that provides user information including the imaging information and the biometric information to a user terminal and an external organization terminal.

[0008] Furthermore, in another embodiment, the mirror device according to the present invention comprises a mirror body and a grip portion continuous with the mirror body and held by the user, wherein the mirror body comprises an imaging unit that generates imaging information and a mirror display unit that displays the imaging information, wherein the grip portion comprises an operating unit that operates the imaging unit and the mirror display unit and a biometric information acquisition unit that acquires the user's biometric information, wherein the biometric information acquisition unit includes a contact-type sensor unit provided on the surface of the grip portion that acquires the biometric information by contacting at least a part of the user's hand that grasps the grip portion, and further comprises a user information provision unit that provides user information including the imaging information and the biometric information to a user terminal and an external organization terminal, an advice information acquisition unit that acquires advice information regarding matters including the user's health or lifestyle created at the external organization terminal based on the user information, and a control unit that controls the display of the advice information acquired by the advice information acquisition unit on the mirror display unit.

[0009] Furthermore, in the mirror device according to the present invention, the mirror body and the grip portion are rotatably connected via a rotating portion, and the rotating portion may be configured to change the angle of the grip portion relative to the mirror body.

[0010] Furthermore, in the mirror device according to the present invention, the rotating part may be configured to maintain the angle of the grip part relative to the mirror body at a predetermined angle.

[0011] Furthermore, in the mirror device according to the present invention, the grip portion may be formed so as to be able to be placed on a mounting surface while maintaining a predetermined angle between the grip portion and the mirror body.

[0012] Furthermore, in the mirror device according to the present invention, the mirror body comprises a first mirror body, a second mirror body rotatably connected to one side end of the first mirror body, and a third mirror body rotatably connected to the other side end of the first mirror body, wherein the second mirror body and the third mirror body may be arranged to cover the front of the first mirror body when not in use, and to be spaced apart from the front of the first mirror body when in use.

[0013] Furthermore, in the mirror device according to the present invention, the first mirror body, the second mirror body, and the third mirror body may each be equipped with an imaging unit.

[0014] Furthermore, in the mirror device according to the present invention, the mirror display unit may be capable of switching between displaying the captured information as a normal image and a mirrored image.

[0015] Furthermore, the advice information provision system according to the present invention comprises a mirror device, a user terminal, and a server capable of communicating with an external organization terminal via a network. The mirror device comprises a mirror body including an imaging unit that generates imaging information and a mirror unit whose front surface reflects light, and a grip unit that is continuous with the mirror body and held by the user, and includes an operating unit for operating the imaging unit and a biometric information acquisition unit for acquiring the user's biometric information. The biometric information acquisition unit includes a contact-type sensor unit provided on the surface of the grip unit that acquires the biometric information by contacting at least a part of the user's hand that is holding the grip unit. Furthermore, the system provides the user information, including the imaging information and the biometric information, to the user. The system includes a user information provision unit that provides information to a terminal and the external organization terminal, the user terminal includes a user information acquisition unit that acquires the user information provided by the user information provision unit, the external organization terminal includes an advice information creation unit that creates advice information regarding matters including the user's health or lifestyle based on the user information provided by the user information provision unit, and the server includes a user information management unit that acquires and manages the user information from at least one of the user terminal and the external organization terminal, an advice information management unit that acquires and manages the advice information from the external organization terminal, and an advice information provision unit that provides the advice information to the user terminal.

[0016] Furthermore, in the advice information provision system according to the present invention, the server may further include an automatic advice information generation and provision unit that automatically generates the advice information based on the user information and provides it to the user terminal.

[0017] Furthermore, the advice information provision system according to the present invention includes a mirror device, a user terminal, and a server capable of communicating with an external organization terminal via a network. The mirror device includes a mirror body, which includes a shooting unit that generates shooting information and a mirror display unit that displays the shooting information and external organization information received from the external organization terminal; and a grip unit, which is continuous with the mirror body and held by the user, and includes an operation unit that operates the shooting unit and the mirror display unit, and a biometric information acquisition unit that acquires the user's biometric information. The biometric information acquisition unit includes a contact-type sensor unit provided on the surface of the grip unit that acquires the biometric information by contacting at least a part of the user's hand that is holding the grip unit. The system also includes a user information provision unit that provides user information, including the shooting information and the biometric information, to the user terminal and the external organization terminal, and based on the user information, the external organization terminal... The system comprises an advice information acquisition unit that acquires advice information concerning matters including the user's health or lifestyle, and a control unit that controls the display of the advice information acquired by the advice information acquisition unit on the mirror display unit. The user terminal comprises a user information acquisition unit that acquires user information provided by the user information provision unit, and the external organization terminal comprises an advice information creation unit that creates advice information concerning matters including the user's health or lifestyle based on the user information provided by the user information provision unit. The server comprises a user information management unit that acquires and manages user information from at least one of the user terminal and the external organization terminal, an advice information management unit that acquires and manages advice information from the external organization terminal, and an advice information provision unit that provides the advice information to the mirror device and the user terminal.

[0018] Furthermore, in the advice information provision system according to the present invention, the server may further include an automatic advice information generation and provision unit that automatically generates the advice information based on the user information and provides it to the mirror device and the user terminal. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] According to the present invention, the acquired user information is provided to an external institution terminal, and the user can obtain advice information regarding matters including the user's health or life based on the above user information, which has the effect of achieving this.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0020] [Figure 1] It is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of an advice information providing system according to the present invention. [Figure 2] It is a diagram showing Embodiment 1 of a mirror device according to the present invention, where (a) is a front view and (b) is a rear view. [Figure 3] It is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the mirror device in FIG. 2. [Figure 4] It is a side view of the mirror device in FIG. 2, showing the state where the mirror device is placed on a mounting surface with the angle of the grip portion with respect to the mirror main body portion held at a predetermined angle. [Figure 5] It is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the user terminal in FIG. 1. [Figure 6] It is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the external institution terminal in FIG. 1. [Figure 7] It is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the server in FIG. 1. [Figure 8] It is a front view showing Embodiment 2 of the mirror device according to the present invention. [Figure 9] It is a front view showing Embodiment 3 of the mirror device according to the present invention, showing the state where the angles of the second mirror main body portion and the third mirror main body portion with respect to the first mirror main body portion are set to a predetermined angle. [Figure 10] It is a front view showing Embodiment 3 of the mirror device according to the present invention, showing the state where the second mirror main body portion and the third mirror main body portion are arranged to cover the front of the first mirror main body portion.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0021] Hereinafter, Embodiments 1 to 3 of the present invention will be described respectively. [Embodiment 1]

[0022] <Overall Configuration of the Advice Information Provision System> The advice information provision system 1 according to this embodiment, shown in Figure 1, includes, for example, a mirror device 2, a user terminal 3, and a server 6 that can communicate with an external organization terminal 4 via a network 5. Examples of the network 5 include the Internet, as well as other known or equivalent communication networks such as wired or wireless LANs (Local Area Networks), WANs (Wide Area Networks), and VPNs (Virtual Private Networks).

[0023] The following describes the various components of the advice information provision system 1 according to this embodiment.

[0024] <About the mirroring device> First, the mirror device 2 according to this embodiment will be described. The mirror device 2 shown in Figures 2 and 3 is a hand-held mirror-type device comprising a mirror body 7 and a grip portion 8 that is continuous with the mirror body 7 and is held by the user. The mirror body 7 comprises an imaging unit 9 that generates imaging information and a mirror portion 10 whose front surface reflects light. The grip portion 8 comprises an operating unit 11 for operating the imaging unit 9 and a biometric information acquisition unit 12 for acquiring the user's biometric information (or vital signs).

[0025] The biometric information acquisition unit 12 is a functional unit that senses biometric information such as the user's pulse rate, blood oxygen level, skin temperature, and respiratory rate, and is composed of various sensors, such as an optical heart rate sensor, red and infrared sensors for oxygen level monitoring, an AI-equipped 3D acceleration sensor, and a skin temperature sensor.

[0026] The biometric information acquisition unit 12 in this embodiment can be a sensor unit 12a, 12b consisting of contact-type (touch-type) sensors provided on the surface of the grip unit 8 of the mirror device 2, as shown in Figures 2(a) and (b). The sensor unit 12a shown in Figure 2(a) is a contact-type sensor provided on the upper front of the grip unit 8 (near the connection point between the grip unit 8 and the mirror body 7), and can acquire biometric information when the pad of the thumb of a user holding the grip unit 8 makes contact with it. The sensor unit 12b shown in Figure 2(b) is a touch-type sensor provided on the back of the grip unit 8, and can acquire biometric information when the pads of fingers other than the thumb or the palm of the hand of a user holding the grip unit 8 make contact with it.

[0027] When a user checks their appearance or applies makeup, they grasp the grip portion 8 of the hand-held mirror device 2 and look into the mirror portion 10, checking their reflection. Because the mirror device 2 is equipped with the sensor portions 12a and 12b (biometric information acquisition portion 12) described above, simply by the user grasping the grip portion 8, their fingers and palm come into contact with the sensor portions 12a and 12b, making it possible to acquire the user's biometric information (vital signs) via these sensors. Therefore, if a user uses the mirror device 2 daily for grooming and makeup application, their biometric information can be continuously acquired. Furthermore, if the user's face is simultaneously captured by the imaging portion 9 while looking into the mirror portion 10, the user's facial expression, complexion, and other appearance information can also be obtained from the captured image. By linking and managing the biometric information acquired by the biometric information acquisition portion 12 with the appearance information acquired by the imaging portion 9, detailed data such as the user's health status can be easily and reliably obtained.

[0028] Furthermore, the mirror device 2 includes a user information provision unit 13 that provides user information including shooting information and biometric information to the user terminal 3 and the external organization terminal 4, a communication unit 14 that enables communication between the user terminal 3, the external organization terminal 4 and the server 6, an authentication unit 15 that activates the mirror device 2 by biometric authentication of the user, and a control unit 16 that controls each functional unit of the mirror device 2 (shooting unit 9, biometric information acquisition unit 12, user information provision unit 13, communication unit 14, and authentication unit 15).

[0029] The mirror body 7 and the grip portion 8 are rotatably connected via a rotating portion 17. The rotating portion 17 is configured to change the angle of the grip portion 8 relative to the mirror body 7. The rotating portion 17 is configured to maintain the angle of the grip portion 8 relative to the mirror body 7 at a predetermined angle.

[0030] As shown in Figure 4, the grip portion 8 is formed to be able to be placed on the mounting surface S while maintaining a predetermined angle between the grip portion 8 and the mirror body portion 7. Therefore, the mirror device 2 is configured to be used while placed on a mounting surface S (for example, the top surface of a table). In other words, the mirror device 2 of this embodiment can also be used as a tabletop mirror with the grip portion 8 as a stand. This allows the user to use the mirror device 2 with both hands free.

[0031] <About User Terminals> Next, we will describe user terminal 3. User terminal 3 is a device owned by the user and has a web browser installed that allows it to browse the internet. User terminal 3 is also capable of accessing web pages provided by server 6. User terminal 3 can be, for example, a computer (personal computer), a smartphone, a tablet, or other electronic device, or a portable communication terminal.

[0032] The user terminal 3 includes a display unit 18 that displays various screens for operating the user terminal 3, an input unit 19 that enables the user to input information, a user information acquisition unit 20 that acquires user information provided by the user information provision unit 13 of the mirror device 2, an advice information acquisition unit 21 that acquires advice information from the advice information provision unit 34 of the server 6 (described later), a communication unit 22 that enables communication with the mirror device 2, the external organization terminal 4, and the server 6, a storage unit 23 that stores various information such as acquired user information and advice information, and a control unit 24 that controls each of the above-mentioned functional units 18 to 23 of the user terminal 3.

[0033] The input unit 19 is a device that enables the user to input information, such as a mouse or keyboard. Alternatively, the input unit 19 may be a touch panel input device integrated with the display unit 18.

[0034] Each of the above-mentioned functional units 18 to 24 of the user terminal 3 is provided with or installed on the user terminal 3 in advance.

[0035] <Regarding external device terminals> Next, we will explain the external device terminal 4. External organization terminal 4 is a terminal owned by an external organization and has a web browser installed that allows it to browse the internet. External organization terminal 4 can also access web pages provided by server 6. User terminal 3 is an electronic device such as a computer (personal computer), smartphone, or tablet.

[0036] Here, the external organizations mentioned above include, for example, administrative agencies such as the national government and local governments, medical institutions such as clinics and dental clinics, and pharmacies. Alternatively, the external organizations may be companies that operate the advice information provision system 1 using the mirror device 2 of this embodiment.

[0037] The external organization terminal 4 includes a display unit 25 that displays various screens for operating the external organization terminal 4, an input unit 26 that enables information input by experts and personnel of the external organization, a user information acquisition unit 27 that acquires user information provided by the user information provision unit 13 of the mirror device 2, an advice information creation unit 28 that creates advice information regarding matters including the user's health or lifestyle based on the user information provided by the user information provision unit 13, a communication unit 29 that enables communication with the mirror device 2, the external organization terminal 4, and the server 6, a storage unit 30 that stores various information such as acquired user information and advice information, and a control unit 31 that controls each of the above-mentioned functional units 25 to 30 of the external organization terminal 4.

[0038] Each of the above-mentioned functional units 25-30 of the external organization terminal 4 is either provided with or installed on the external organization terminal 4 in advance.

[0039] <About the server> Next, I will explain server 6. Server 6 is a device located on the cloud and is capable of providing a platform for running applications related to the present invention.

[0040] Server 6 includes a user information management unit 32 that acquires and manages user information from at least one of the user terminal 3 and the external organization terminal 4, an advice information management unit 33 that acquires and manages advice information from the external organization terminal 4, an advice information provision unit 34 that provides advice information to the user terminal 3, an automatic advice information generation and provision unit 35 that automatically generates advice information based on user information and provides it to the user terminal 3, a communication unit 36 ​​that enables communication with the mirror device 2, the user terminal 3, and the external organization terminal 4, a storage unit 37 that stores various information such as user information and advice information, and a control unit 38 that controls each of the above-mentioned functional units 32 to 37 of Server 6.

[0041] Here, the above-mentioned advice information includes, for example, public relations materials issued by administrative agencies such as the national government and local governments, results of medical examinations (e.g., oral examinations, dental examinations, vision tests, etc.) by medical institutions such as clinics and dental clinics, or various types of information provided by companies operating the advice information provision system 1 using the mirror device 2 of this embodiment.

[0042] <Regarding the effects obtained by Embodiment 1> According to this embodiment, which has the above configuration, user information acquired by the mirror device 2 is provided to the external agency terminal 4, and the user can obtain advice information on matters including the user's health, beauty, or lifestyle based on the above user information. [Embodiment 2]

[0043] In addition to Embodiment 1 described above, the mirror device according to the present invention may also employ Embodiment 2 described below. Hereinafter, Embodiment 2 of the mirror device according to the present invention will be described with reference to Figure 8. Note that the same reference numerals are used for components identical to those in Embodiment 1, and detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0044] <Regarding the mirror device according to Embodiment 2> The mirror device 39 shown in Figure 8 comprises a mirror body 40 and a grip portion 8 that is continuous with the mirror body 40 and is held by the user. Except for the inclusion of the mirror body 40, the mirror device 39 is identical in configuration and structure to the mirror device 2 according to Embodiment 1 (see Figures 2 and 3).

[0045] The mirror body 40 comprises an imaging unit 9 that generates imaging information and a mirror display unit 41 that displays the imaging information. In addition to displaying imaging information, the mirror display unit 41 also displays various screens for operating the mirror device 39.

[0046] The mirror display unit 41 can also display advice information. This advice information may include, for example, public relations materials issued by government agencies such as national and local governments, or results of medical examinations (e.g., oral examinations, dental examinations, vision tests, etc.) from medical institutions such as clinics and dental clinics. In addition, the mirror display unit 41 can display information related to coordinating the user's face with the displayed user's captured information (image of the user's face), such as virtual hairstyles, accessories, and makeup application procedures.

[0047] Furthermore, the mirror display unit 41 can switch between displaying the captured information as a normal image and a mirrored image.

[0048] <Regarding the effects obtained by Embodiment 2> This embodiment, having the above configuration, achieves the same effects as Embodiment 1. [Embodiment 3]

[0049] In addition to the above embodiments 1 and 2, the mirror device according to the present invention may also employ the following embodiment 3. Hereinafter, embodiment 3 of the mirror device according to the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 9 and 10. Note that the same reference numerals are used for components identical to those in embodiment 1, and detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0050] <Regarding the mirror device according to Embodiment 3> The mirror device 42 shown in Figures 9 and 10 comprises a mirror body 43 and a grip portion 8 that is continuous with the mirror body 43 and is held by the user. Except for the inclusion of the mirror body 43, the mirror device 42 is identical in configuration and structure to the mirror device 2 according to Embodiment 1 (see Figures 2 and 3).

[0051] The mirror body portion 43 comprises a first mirror body portion 44, a second mirror body portion 45 rotatably connected to one side end of the first mirror body portion 44, and a third mirror body portion 46 rotatably connected to the other side end of the first mirror body portion 44. The second mirror body portion 45 and the third mirror body portion 46 are rotatably connected to the first mirror body portion 44 via hinges (not shown).

[0052] The first mirror body 44, the second mirror body 45, and the third mirror body 46 may have the same configuration as the mirror body 7 in the mirror device 2 according to Embodiment 1, or they may have the same configuration as the mirror body 40 in the mirror device 39 according to Embodiment 2 (i.e., a configuration that allows various information such as shooting information and advice information to be displayed on the mirror display unit 41).

[0053] The second mirror body 45 and the third mirror body 46 are positioned to cover the front of the first mirror body 44 when the mirror device 42 is not in use, as shown in Figure 10. When the mirror device 42 is in use, they are positioned to be spaced apart from the front of the first mirror body 44, as shown in Figure 9. The second mirror body 45 and the third mirror body 46 are configured so that their angle with respect to the first mirror body 44 can be changed to a desired angle.

[0054] The first mirror body 44, the second mirror body 45, and the third mirror body 46 each include an imaging unit 9. With this configuration, the mirror device 42 is capable of capturing information about the user's profile.

[0055] <Regarding the effects obtained by Embodiment 3> This embodiment, having the above configuration, achieves the same effects as Embodiment 1. In addition, the mirror device 42 of this embodiment can simultaneously capture images of the user's face from multiple different angles, such as the front, left front, and right front, using the three imaging units 9 provided in the first mirror body 44, the second mirror body 45, and the third mirror body 46. By processing the facial images captured by these three imaging units 9, it becomes possible to grasp the three-dimensional state of the user's face, grasp detailed facial expressions and skin tone, and grasp detailed skin information. Furthermore, it becomes possible to generate 3D data of the user's face, and to perform more detailed information analysis based on the generated data.

[0056] <Regarding other forms> In addition to the embodiments described above, the mirror device and advice information provision system of the present invention can also be implemented in the following forms.

[0057] In the above embodiment, the cases shown are that the mirror devices 2, 39, and 42 and the user terminal 3 are separate devices and terminals. However, it is also possible to add functions (configurations) equivalent to those of a user terminal to the mirror device so that the user terminal can perform the above-mentioned functions on its own. In that case, it is advisable to equip the mirror device with the functionality of a mobile communication terminal so that it can communicate with external device terminals 4 and servers 6 via the network 5, and to also implement input devices and display devices for various information and data.

[0058] Furthermore, in Embodiment 3 described above, the system is equipped with three mirror bodies that function like a three-way mirror, and each of these three mirror bodies is equipped with a shooting unit 9, enabling the shooting of faces and heads from multiple angles. However, in addition to this, as in Embodiment 1, the shooting unit 9 may be configured to be a single unit or capable of shooting from only one direction. In such cases, multiple images or videos of the face or head at different angles may be captured, and these multiple images or videos may be used to synthesize three-dimensional data of the face or head (from multiple angles) in application software.

[0059] Furthermore, by providing cases (covers) that can be attached to each of the above implementation forms of mirror devices, users may customize the exterior of the mirror device according to their own preferences, similar to cases (covers) for mobile communication terminals such as smartphones. In addition, it is possible to enhance the fashionability of the mirror device by attaching or freely changing various decorative items that adorn the exterior of the mirror device, not just covers that attach to the mirror device.

[0060] Furthermore, the design of the mirror device can be enhanced by applying decorations such as patterns, colors, or carvings to the perimeter (frame), back surface, or grip portion of the mirror body of the mirror device. In addition, the biometric information acquisition unit 12 of the mirror device 8 may include, in addition to the sensor units 12a and 12b consisting of contact-type sensors as shown in the above embodiment, other non-contact sensors such as infrared sensors provided on the mirror device 8.

[0061] Furthermore, it is possible to provide only one of the sensor units 12a and 12b, which serve as the biological information acquisition unit 12 as shown in the above embodiment. Alternatively, it is possible to provide a sensor unit of a different shape, such as a sensor unit configured to cover the entire surface of the grip unit 8, instead of these sensor units 12a and 12b.

[0062] Furthermore, the advice information provision system of the present invention can be used not only to provide advice information on matters including the user's health, beauty, or lifestyle, as in the above embodiment, but also to implement functions such as confirming the safety of a person during a disaster, making emergency contact, providing a simple diagnosis of injuries or illnesses, and giving advice on first aid. In that case, the mirror device could be a stationary mirror installed in public institutions, etc. Alternatively, the mirror device could be a rearview mirror installed in a vehicle such as an automobile. It is also possible to make the entire or a part of the outer surface of a storage container used by local governments to store disaster prevention equipment and emergency food supplies a mirror (mirror surface), and to give that mirror part the same functions as the mirror device of the present invention.

[0063] The configuration described in the above embodiments can be modified as appropriate within the scope of the present invention, and the invention is not limited to the configuration of the above embodiments. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0064] 1…Advice and information provision system 2, 39, 42...Mirror device 3…User terminal 4… External institution terminals 5…Network 6… Server 7, 40, 43... Mirror body 8…Grip section 9…Photography Department 10... Mirror part 11...Operation unit 12…Biometric Information Acquisition Unit 12a, 12b... Sensor section 13…User Information Provision Department 14, 22, 29, 36… Communications Department 15…Authentication Department 16, 24, 31, 38… Control Unit 17...Rotating part 18, 25...Display section 19, 26... Input section 20, 27... User information acquisition section 21…Advice Information Acquisition Department 23, 30, 37...Storage section 28…Advice Information Creation Department 32…User Information Management Department 33…Advice Information Management Department 34…Advice and Information Provision Department 35…Automatically Generated and Provided Advice Information Department 41... Mirror display section 44…First mirror body 45... Second mirror main body 46...Third mirror main body S... Mounting surface

Claims

1. It comprises a mirror body and a grip portion that is continuous with the mirror body and is held by the user, The aforementioned mirror body is It comprises a shooting unit that generates shooting information and a mirror unit whose front surface reflects light, The aforementioned grip portion is The system comprises an operation unit for operating the imaging unit and a biometric information acquisition unit for acquiring the user's biometric information. The biometric information acquisition unit is provided on the upper front of the grip portion near the connection portion between the grip portion and the mirror body portion, and includes a contact-type sensor portion that acquires the biometric information when the pad of the thumb of a user holding the grip portion makes contact with it. Furthermore, the mirror device is characterized by comprising a user information provision unit that provides user information, including the aforementioned imaging information and the aforementioned biometric information, to the user terminal and the external organization terminal.

2. It comprises a mirror body and a grip portion that is continuous with the mirror body and is held by the user, The aforementioned mirror body is It comprises a shooting unit that generates shooting information and a mirror display unit that displays the shooting information, The aforementioned grip portion is The system comprises an operation unit for operating the aforementioned imaging unit and the aforementioned mirror display unit, and a biometric information acquisition unit for acquiring the user's biometric information. The biometric information acquisition unit is provided on the upper front of the grip portion near the connection portion between the grip portion and the mirror body portion, and includes a contact-type sensor portion that acquires the biometric information when the pad of the thumb of a user holding the grip portion makes contact with it. Furthermore, a user information provision unit provides user information, including the aforementioned imaging information and the aforementioned biometric information, to the user terminal and the external organization terminal. An advice information acquisition unit that acquires advice information regarding matters including the user's health or lifestyle, which is created on the external agency terminal based on the user information, A mirror device comprising a control unit that controls the display of the advice information acquired by the advice information acquisition unit on the mirror display unit.

3. The mirror body and the grip portion are rotatably connected via a rotating portion, The mirror device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the rotating part is configured to change the angle of the grip part relative to the mirror body.

4. The mirror device according to claim 3, characterized in that the rotating part is configured to maintain the angle of the grip part with respect to the mirror body at a predetermined angle.

5. The mirror device according to claim 4, characterized in that the grip portion is formed so as to be placed on a mounting surface while the angle of the grip portion with respect to the mirror body portion is maintained at a predetermined angle.

6. The mirror body comprises a first mirror body, a second mirror body rotatably connected to one side end of the first mirror body, and a third mirror body rotatably connected to the other side end of the first mirror body. The mirror device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the second mirror body and the third mirror body are arranged to cover the front of the first mirror body when not in use, and are arranged to be spaced apart from the front of the first mirror body when in use.

7. The mirror device according to claim 6, characterized in that the first mirror body, the second mirror body, and the third mirror body each include an imaging unit.

8. The mirror device according to claim 2, characterized in that the mirror display unit is capable of switching between displaying the captured information as a normal image and a mirrored image.

9. The system includes a mirror device, user terminals, and a server capable of communicating with external organization terminals via a network. The aforementioned mirror device is The device comprises a mirror body including a shooting unit that generates shooting information and a mirror unit whose front surface reflects light, and a grip unit which is continuous with the mirror body and held by the user, and includes an operation unit for operating the shooting unit and a biometric information acquisition unit for acquiring the user's biometric information. The biometric information acquisition unit is provided on the upper front of the grip portion near the connection portion between the grip portion and the mirror body portion, and includes a contact-type sensor portion that acquires the biometric information when the pad of the thumb of a user holding the grip portion makes contact with it. Furthermore, it includes a user information provision unit that provides user information, including the aforementioned imaging information and the aforementioned biometric information, to the user terminal and the external organization terminal. The aforementioned user terminal is The system includes a user information acquisition unit that acquires the user information provided by the user information provision unit, The aforementioned external agency terminal is The system includes an advice information creation unit that creates advice information regarding the user's health or lifestyle based on the user information provided by the user information provision unit, The aforementioned server, A user information management unit that acquires and manages the user information from at least one of the user terminal and the external organization terminal, An advice information management unit that acquires and manages the aforementioned advice information from the external organization's terminal, An advice information providing unit that provides the aforementioned advice information to the user terminal, An advisory information provision system characterized by comprising the following features.

10. The advice information provision system according to claim 9, further comprising an automatic advice information generation and provision unit that automatically generates the advice information based on the user information and provides it to the user terminal.

11. The system includes a mirror device, user terminals, and a server capable of communicating with external organization terminals via a network. The aforementioned mirror device is A mirror body unit including a shooting unit that generates shooting information and a mirror display unit that displays the shooting information and external organization information received from an external organization terminal, The grip portion is continuous with the mirror body and is held by the user, and includes an operation portion for operating the imaging portion and the mirror display portion, and a biometric information acquisition portion for acquiring the user's biometric information, wherein the biometric information acquisition portion is provided on the upper front of the grip portion near the connection portion between the grip portion and the mirror body portion, and includes a contact-type sensor portion that acquires the biometric information when the pad of the thumb of the user holding the grip portion makes contact with it. Furthermore, a user information provision unit provides user information, including the aforementioned imaging information and the aforementioned biometric information, to the user terminal and the external organization terminal. An advice information acquisition unit that acquires advice information regarding matters including the user's health or lifestyle, which is created on the external agency terminal based on the user information, The system includes a control unit that controls the display of the advice information acquired by the advice information acquisition unit on the mirror display unit, The aforementioned user terminal is The system includes a user information acquisition unit that acquires the user information provided by the user information provision unit, The aforementioned external agency terminal is The system includes an advice information creation unit that creates advice information regarding the user's health or lifestyle based on the user information provided by the user information provision unit, The aforementioned server, A user information management unit that acquires and manages the user information from at least one of the user terminal and the external organization terminal, An advice information management unit that acquires and manages the aforementioned advice information from the external organization's terminal, An advice information providing unit that provides the aforementioned advice information to the mirror device and the user terminal, An advisory information provision system characterized by comprising the following features.

12. The advice information provision system according to claim 11, further comprising an automatic advice information generation and provision unit that automatically generates the advice information based on the user information and provides it to the mirror device and the user terminal.

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