Health management system, method, and program

Abstract

Provided is a health management system (100) for managing the health of a family, the health management system comprising: a health status estimation unit (10) that estimates the health status of each user who is a member of the family on the basis of meal information relating to the meal content of the user, excrement information relating to excrement of the user, and personal health record information indicating a personal health record including health checkup results of the user; and a recipe information generation unit (20) that generates information indicating a meal recipe for improving the health status of the user on the basis of user information including the health status of the user.

Description

Health management system, method, and program

[0001] The present disclosure relates to health management systems and the like.

[0002] Patent Literature 1 discloses a system for providing a personalized meal suggestion platform, Patent Literature 2 discloses a system for generating personalized nutrition recommendations, and Patent Literature 3 discloses a method for recommending foods to a user based on health data.

[0003] US Patent Application Publication No. 2022 / 399099 US Patent Application Publication No. 2019 / 0244541 European Patent No. 3529379

[0004] However, there is room for improvement in the above conventional techniques.

[0005] Therefore, the present disclosure provides a health management system that can be further improved.

[0006] A health management system according to one aspect of the present disclosure is for managing the health of a family, and includes a health condition estimation unit that estimates the health condition of each user based on personal health record information indicating a personal health record including dietary information regarding the dietary contents of each user who is a member of the family, excrement information regarding the excrement of each user, and health checkup results of each user, and a recipe information generation unit that generates information indicating dietary recipes for improving the health condition of each user based on user information including the health condition of each user.

[0007] These comprehensive or specific aspects may be realized as a system, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, or a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, or may be realized as any combination of a system, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, and a recording medium. The recording medium may also be a non-transitory recording medium.

[0008] The health management system of the present disclosure can be further improved.

[0009] Further advantages and effects of one aspect of the present disclosure will become apparent from the specification and drawings. Such advantages and / or effects are provided by some of the embodiments and configurations described in the specification and drawings, but not all of the configurations are necessarily required to obtain the advantages and effects.

[0010] Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an overall image of a health management system according to an embodiment, and Fig. 2 is a diagram showing the concept of the health management system according to an embodiment.

[0011] (Findings Obtained by the Inventors) The results of a health checkup are useful for examinees to understand their risk of obesity and other conditions. They can also stimulate examinees to take an interest in their own health and trigger behavioral changes aimed at improving their health. However, health checkup results are merely indicators of a specific point in time in the past. Furthermore, it is difficult for examinees who come across the results of their health checkup to maintain their interest in health and continue and habitually take actions aimed at improving their health.

[0012] The inventors believed that analyzing a user's daily pharmacokinetics would be effective in predicting a user's current real-time health status. Specifically, they believed that analyzing, in addition to a personal health record containing health checkup information, information on the dietary intake and excrement daily would be effective in accurately predicting a user's current real-time health status. Furthermore, they believed that providing a user with meal recipes generated based on the predicted health status would enable daily suggestions for improving health through the daily activity of eating.

[0013] The present invention was discovered based on the above findings.

[0014] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

[0015] The embodiments described below are all comprehensive or specific examples. The numerical values, shapes, materials, components, component placement and connection configurations, steps, and step order shown in the following embodiments are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Furthermore, among the components in the following embodiments, components that are not described in the independent claims that represent the highest concepts are described as optional components.

[0016] In addition, each drawing is a schematic diagram and is not necessarily an exact illustration. In addition, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals in each drawing.

[0017] (Embodiment) FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an overall image of a health management system 100 according to the present embodiment.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 1, a health management system 100 according to this embodiment is a system for managing the health of family members, and includes a health condition estimation unit 10 and a recipe information generation unit 20.

[0019] The health condition estimation unit 10 estimates the health condition of each user based on dietary information regarding the dietary contents of each user who is a family member, excrement information regarding the excrement of each user, and personal health record information indicating a personal health record including the health checkup results of each user.

[0020] A family member may consist of one or more users. A personal health record (PHR) includes an individual's lifetime health and medical information, i.e., medical checkup information, screening information, vaccination history, medication information, test results, and other medical information, as well as vital signs measured by the individual on a daily basis. The PHR may be obtained from a biosensor, a smartphone, a smartwatch, or via MynaPortal (registered trademark).

[0021] The dietary information may be, for example, information indicating the type, amount, and time of ingestion of foods consumed by each user, as well as the nutrients contained in those foods. The dietary information may be manually entered by the user or automatically acquired via a smartphone or wearable device. The dietary information may also be acquired by analyzing photos of foods. Furthermore, when it is estimated that each user has consumed a dietary recipe generated by the recipe information generating unit 20, the dietary information may be acquired using the dietary recipe.

[0022] The excrement information may be, for example, information indicating the amount, frequency, color, shape, properties, hardness, etc. of each user's excrement. The excrement information may be, for example, information indicating the results of a microbiome test on each user's stool. The excrement information may be obtained through a sensor or excrement analyzer installed in the toilet.

[0023] The recipe information generating unit 20 generates information indicating meal recipes for improving the health condition of each user based on user information including the health condition of each user.

[0024] The health management system 100 of the present disclosure can estimate the health status of each user based on a personal health record containing the dietary intake, excrement, and health checkup results of each user. This allows for accurate estimation of the user's current, real-time health status. Furthermore, by providing meal recipes generated based on the estimated health status, it is possible to provide daily suggestions for improving health through the daily activity of eating.

[0025] In particular, for families consisting of multiple people, it is possible to generate meal recipes that meet the health needs of each family member by individually estimating the health status of each user, thereby making it possible to propose optimal meals by comprehensively considering the health status of all family members.

[0026] The information used by the health state estimation unit 10 to estimate the health state of each user may include information other than dietary information, excrement information, and personal health record information.

[0027] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the concept of the health management system 100 according to this embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 2 conceptually shows how the health condition estimation unit 10, recipe information generation unit 20, PHR, information on feces and urine, and information on chewing ability and swallowing ability are related to each other.

[0029] 2, an arrow extends from the PHR to the health index b, which means that the health index b is calculated based on the PHR of each user.

[0030] Furthermore, an arrow branching from the arrow extending from PHR toward health index b joins the arrow extending from feces and urine, and then extends toward health index a. This means that health index a is calculated based on information regarding feces and urine and PHR.

[0031] 2, an arrow extends from the recipe to the health index c. This means that the health index c is calculated based on the dietary information, and further means that the recipe information generated by the recipe information generating unit 20 is used as the dietary information.

[0032] 2, health index a, health index b, and health index c are enclosed in boxes, and arrows extend from the boxes to the boxes enclosing the obesity risk and sudden death risk. This means that the obesity risk or sudden death risk is estimated based on health index a, health index b, and health index c.

[0033] Additionally, arrows extend from the boxes surrounding the obesity risk and sudden death risk toward the recipe. Furthermore, arrows extend from chewing and swallowing ability toward the recipe. This means that meal recipes are generated based on information about the obesity risk or sudden death risk, and chewing and swallowing ability.

[0034] As described above, the health condition estimation unit 10 in the health management system 100 of the present disclosure may estimate the health condition of each user by estimating the obesity risk or sudden death risk of each user.

[0035] This makes it possible to provide each user with meal recipes as dietary improvement suggestions that focus on specific and important health risks, such as the risk of obesity or sudden death. Note that the health condition estimation unit 10 may also estimate disease risks other than the risk of obesity and the risk of sudden death.

[0036] Obesity risk refers to the likelihood of a user becoming obese in the future, as assessed based on indices such as the user's weight, height, age, sex, genetic factors, lifestyle habits, past health history, and body fat percentage calculated from dietary information, and BMI (Body Mass Index). Obesity risk may be expressed, for example, in the form of a numerical score or in the form of categorized risk levels. Obesity risk may be indicated, for example, as a classification such as low risk, medium risk, or high risk.

[0037] The risk of sudden death refers to the likelihood of a user experiencing a serious health event that could lead to sudden death, such as a heart attack or stroke, in the future, calculated from the user's personal history of cardiovascular disease, family history, blood pressure, cholesterol level, smoking habits, exercise habits, stress level, and dietary information. The risk of sudden death may be expressed, for example, in the form of a numerical score or in the form of a categorized risk level. The risk of sudden death may be indicated, for example, as a low risk, a medium risk, or a high risk.

[0038] Obesity risk or sudden death risk can be calculated using specific algorithms, statistical models, or trained models, as described below.

[0039] Furthermore, as described above, the health condition estimation unit 10 of the health management system 100 of the present disclosure may estimate the health condition of each user, including the risk of obesity or sudden death of each user, based on a health index a calculated based on excrement information and personal health record information, and a health index b calculated based on personal health record information.

[0040] According to this, when estimating health status, it is possible to combine multiple indices, namely health index a and health index b. This makes it possible to clarify subtle changes in health status or health risk factors that cannot be captured by a single index, and to more comprehensively and multifacetedly evaluate each user's health status, including obesity risk or sudden death risk. This allows for personalized health management.

[0041] Furthermore, as described above, the health condition estimation unit 10 of the health management system 100 of the present disclosure may estimate the health condition of each user, including the risk of obesity or sudden death of each user, based on a health index a calculated based on excrement information and personal health record information, a health index b calculated based on personal health record information, and a health index c calculated based on dietary information.

[0042] According to this, when estimating health status, it is possible to estimate by combining multiple indices, namely health index a, health index b, and health index c. This makes it possible to clarify subtle changes in health status or health risk factors that cannot be captured by a single index, and to more comprehensively and multifacetedly evaluate each user's health status, including each user's risk of obesity or sudden death. This allows for personalized health management.

[0043] The health index a is estimated based on the excrement information and the personal health record information. For example, the health index a indicating a high risk of obesity due to an inappropriate diet is calculated based on the excrement information indicating that the stool contains fat and the personal health record information indicating a tendency toward hyperglycemia and hypertension.

[0044] The health index b is calculated based on personal health record information. For example, the health index b indicating a high risk of sudden death due to myocardial infarction is calculated based on personal health record information indicating electrocardiogram data including signs of arrhythmia and myocardial infarction.

[0045] The health index c is calculated based on dietary information. For example, based on information showing dietary recipes containing many high-calorie, high-fat, and high-carbohydrate foods, the health index c indicating a high risk of obesity due to excessive intake of high-calorie, high-fat, and high-carbohydrate foods is calculated. Furthermore, for example, based on information showing dietary recipes containing many high-salt and high-saturated fatty acid foods, the health index c indicating a high risk of sudden death due to cardiovascular disease that may be brought about by excessive intake of high-salt and high-saturated fatty acids is calculated.

[0046] In the health management system 100 of this embodiment, the user's health condition, including the risk of obesity or sudden death, can be evaluated comprehensively and from multiple angles based on the health indicators a, b, and c, and based on this, meal recipes that can reduce the risk of obesity or sudden death are generated.

[0047] For example, if the health indices a, b, and c suggest that there is a high risk of obesity due to an inappropriate diet, the recipe information generating unit 20 generates meal recipes that are rich in dietary fiber.

[0048] For example, if health indicators a, b, and c suggest a high risk of sudden death due to cardiovascular disease, the recipe information generation unit 20 generates meal recipes that support cardiovascular health, including seafood, nuts, olive oil, etc.

[0049] Note that any method may be used to calculate the health indexes a, b, and c or to estimate the health state of each user. For example, the health indexes a, b, and c may be calculated or estimated using a table that defines the relationship between input information and output information, or may be calculated or estimated using a specific algorithm, statistical model, or trained model. The health indexes a, b, and c may be expressed in any format, such as a numerical value, a vector, a matrix, or a tensor.

[0050] Furthermore, as described above, in the health management system 100 of this embodiment, the health condition of each user may be improved based on the health condition of each user and chewing and swallowing information indicating the chewing and / or swallowing ability of each user, and meal recipes corresponding to the chewing and / or swallowing ability of each user may be generated. In other words, the user information includes not only the health condition of each user but also the chewing and swallowing information indicating the chewing and / or swallowing ability of each user.

[0051] This allows information regarding each user's chewing and / or swallowing ability to be obtained, making it possible to provide meal recipes that take into account not only nutritional aspects but also the physical form and ease of eating of the meal.

[0052] In particular, for elderly people and children with limited chewing or swallowing abilities, meal recipes suited to each user's chewing and swallowing abilities can be proposed by selecting ingredients and devising cooking methods. This allows all family members to optimally ingest nutrition according to their individual physical limitations. If an elderly family member cannot ingest hard ingredients due to reduced chewing ability, the health management system 100 of this embodiment proposes meal recipes that are easier to eat while using the same ingredients by adjusting the hardness of the ingredients based on the user's chewing and swallowing information. For example, ordinary meat dishes can be stewed until soft or minced to make them safe for elderly people to eat. For example, by changing the cooking method in this way, the entire family can enjoy the same menu.

[0053] The health management system 100 of the present disclosure has a significant advantage, particularly in households with diverse needs, such as multi-generational families. That is, meal recipes tailored to each user allow the whole family to enjoy the joy of dining together, which not only helps maintain and improve health but also contributes to improving communication during mealtimes and strengthening family ties.

[0054] Furthermore, as described above, in the health management system 100 of the present disclosure, for example, the next meal information to be used may be acquired based on the meal recipe generated by the recipe information generating unit 20.

[0055] This allows for accurate data acquisition of the user's actual dietary intake, since dietary information is acquired based on dietary recipes generated by the recipe information generation unit 20. This allows for easy and accurate recording of the user's dietary intake, enabling more accurate estimation of health status. Furthermore, acquiring dietary information based on previously generated dietary recipes eliminates the need for the user to record dietary intake themselves, reducing the burden on the user and preventing omissions and errors in dietary records.

[0056] (Other embodiments) In the health management system 100 of the present disclosure, the recipe information generation unit 20 may generate information indicating meal recipes after obtaining permission from each user to generate meal recipes using each user's personal health record.

[0057] According to this system, the creation of personalized meal recipes using each user's personal health record information requires the prior consent of each user, which ensures that each user's privacy is respected and that their personal information is used safely.

[0058] In the health management system 100 of the present disclosure, the health state estimation unit 10 may estimate the health state of each user after obtaining permission from each user to estimate the health state of each user using each user's personal health record.

[0059] According to this system, prior consent from each user is required before estimating the health status of each user using their personal health record. This process respects each user's privacy and ensures the safe use of personal information.

[0060] One example of a step for obtaining consent from each user is to electronically present a consent form for use of personal health record information to each user via a user interface, and obtain consent by each user electronically signing the consent form or explicitly consenting (e.g., by clicking or touching an "I agree" button). The consent form may specify how the personal health record will be used, for what purpose, and the user's right to withdraw consent at any time.

[0061] In the health management system 100 of the present disclosure, the health state estimation unit 10 may successively update the health state of each user based on the acquisition of at least one of dietary information, excrement information, and personal health records. In addition, in response to an update of each user's health state, the health state estimation unit 10 may notify each user of the updated health state of each user via an information terminal.

[0062] According to this system, the health status of each user is always estimated based on the latest information. When the health status of each user is updated, the updated health status is notified to each user via the information terminal as updated information. For example, when the updated health status exceeds a threshold value, and the target user's risk of obesity or sudden death increases, the target user may be notified of the health status along with an alert. This allows each user to grasp changes in their own health status in real time and review their lifestyle habits. By notifying the target user of updated health status information in this way, it is possible to motivate the target user to change their behavior.

[0063] The updated health status of each user may be notified to each user via an information terminal in any manner. For example, the updated information may be displayed on a smartphone display, a refrigerator display, or a toilet system display. Furthermore, the updated information may be notified by voice via a speaker on the information terminal.

[0064] For example, the user may be notified via the user's information terminal immediately after the user has a bowel movement or urination.

[0065] The health state estimation unit 10 may perform trend analysis based on time-series data of each user's previously accumulated dietary information, excrement information, and personal health record information, and may successively update each user's health state based on the results of the trend analysis. Furthermore, in response to an update of each user's health state, the health state estimation unit 10 may notify each user of the updated health state of each user via an information terminal.

[0066] This allows for a more accurate assessment of each user's health status, including, for example, the risk of obesity or sudden death, by considering long-term patterns of change in their health status, rather than relying solely on data from a single point in time. When each user's health status is updated, the updated health status is notified to each user via their information terminal as updated information. For example, when the updated health status exceeds a threshold, indicating that the user's risk of obesity or sudden death has increased, the user is notified of the updated health status along with an alert. This allows each user to accurately grasp their own health status in real time based on long-term trend analysis and to review their lifestyle habits. In this way, by instantly notifying the user of updated health status information, it is possible to motivate the user to change their behavior.

[0067] In the health management system 100 of the present disclosure, the excrement information may include information indicating the results of a microbiome test on each user's stool.

[0068] The microbiome test provides deep insight into the user's health condition by analyzing the state of the user's intestinal flora, and therefore the health management system 100 of the present disclosure makes it possible to understand more detailed factors related to the user's health.

[0069] In the health management system 100 of the present disclosure, the chewing and swallowing information may be measured by a sensor for measuring chewing force and / or swallowing force.

[0070] The sensor for measuring masticatory force may be, for example, a pressure sensor for measuring the pressure of the teeth or jaw generated when the user chews. This pressure sensor may be incorporated into food or chewing gum. This allows the pressure change during mastication to be detected and the masticatory force to be evaluated.

[0071] The sensor for measuring swallowing force may be, for example, an acoustic analyzer for analyzing sounds generated during swallowing, which allows swallowing force to be evaluated by analyzing the acoustic characteristics of swallowing sounds captured by a microphone.

[0072] The method disclosed herein is a method in a health management system 100 for managing the health of a family, and estimates the health status of each user based on personal health record information indicating a personal health record including dietary information regarding the dietary contents of each user who is a member of the family, excrement information regarding the excrement of each user, and health checkup results of each user, and may generate information indicating meal recipes for improving the health status of each user based on user information including the health status of each user.

[0073] The location where the above-described estimation of each user's health condition (Process 1) and generation of information showing meal recipes for improving each user's health condition (Process 2) are performed is not particularly limited. These processes can be performed by any computing device, such as a computer installed in the refrigerator, an external server, or the user's information terminal. This ensures flexibility in the location where the processes are performed, and makes it possible to select the optimal processing location depending on the system design and user convenience.

[0074] Furthermore, process 1 and process 2 can be performed by the same business entity, or can be performed independently by different business entities. For example, process 1 may be performed by a business entity that provides health management services, and process 2 may be performed by another business entity that provides meal recipe services. In this way, by separating the entities that perform process 1 and process 2, it is possible to provide services that make use of expertise, thereby realizing higher quality health management support for users.

[0075] The health management system 100 of the present disclosure has flexibility in the location and entity where processing is performed, which increases the scalability and adaptability of the system and makes it possible to accommodate a variety of implementation environments and business models.

[0076] When the entities performing process 1 and process 2 are different, the method of the present disclosure performed by the entity performing process 1 may be a method in a health management system for managing the health of a family, which estimates the health status of each user based on personal health record information indicating a personal health record including dietary information regarding the dietary content of each user who is a member of the family, excrement information regarding the excrement of each user, and health checkup results of each user.

[0077] When the entities performing process 1 and process 2 are different, the method of the present disclosure performed by the entity performing process 2 may be a method in a health management system for managing the health of a family, which generates information indicating meal recipes for improving the health condition of each user based on user information including the health condition of each user, and the health condition of each user may be estimated based on dietary information regarding the dietary content of each user who is a family member, excrement information regarding the excrement of each user, and personal health record information indicating a personal health record including the health checkup results of each user.

[0078] The program of the present disclosure may be a program for causing a computer to execute the method of the present disclosure.

[0079] In the above example, the health condition estimation unit 10 estimates the health condition of each user based on dietary information regarding the dietary contents of each user who is a family member, excrement information regarding the excrement of each user, and personal health record information indicating a personal health record including the health checkup results of each user.However, for example, the health condition of each user may be estimated based on excrement information and the personal health record, excluding dietary information.

[0080] In the above example, the health management system 100 includes the health state estimation unit 10 and the recipe information generation unit 20, but may also include other components. For example, the health management system 100 may include at least one of a recording medium storing personal health record information, a sensor or device for acquiring excrement information, and a sensor or device for acquiring chewing and swallowing information.

[0081] (Note) The present disclosure will be described below.

[0082] [Item 1] A health management system for managing the health of a family, comprising: a health condition estimation unit that estimates the health condition of each user who is a member of the family based on dietary information related to the dietary content of each user, excrement information related to the excrement of each user, and personal health record information indicating a personal health record including health checkup results of each user; and a recipe information generation unit that generates information indicating meal recipes for improving the health condition of each user based on user information including the health condition of each user.

[0083] [Item 2] The health management system according to Item 1, wherein information indicating the meal recipes is generated after permission is obtained from each user to generate meal recipes using the personal health record of each user.

[0084] [Item 3] The health management system according to Item 1, wherein the health state of each user is estimated after permission is obtained from each user to estimate the health state of each user using the personal health record of each user.

[0085] [Item 4] The health management system according to item 1, wherein the health condition estimation unit estimates the health condition of each of the users by estimating the risk of obesity or sudden death of each of the users.

[0086] [Item 5] The health management system according to Item 1, wherein the health condition estimation unit estimates the health condition of each user, including the risk of obesity or sudden death of each user, based on a health index a calculated based on the excrement information and the personal health record information, and a health index b calculated based on the personal health record information.

[0087] [Item 6] The health management system according to Item 1, wherein the health condition estimation unit estimates the health condition of each user, including the risk of obesity or sudden death of each user, based on a health index a calculated based on the excrement information and the personal health record information, a health index b calculated based on the personal health record information, and a health index c calculated based on the dietary information.

[0088] [Item 7] The health management system according to Item 1, wherein the user information further includes chewing and swallowing information indicating the chewing ability and / or swallowing ability of each of the users, and the meal recipes are meal recipes that improve the health status of each of the users and correspond to the chewing ability and / or swallowing ability of each of the users.

[0089] [Item 8] The health management system according to Item 1, wherein the health state estimation unit sequentially updates the health state of each user based on acquisition of at least one of the diet information, the excrement information, and the personal health record, and in response to the update of the health state of each user, the updated health state of each user is notified to each user via an information terminal.

[0090] [Item 9] The health management system according to Item 1, wherein the health state estimation unit performs a trend analysis based on time-series data of the dietary information, the excrement information, and the personal health record information of each of the users that have been accumulated in the past, and sequentially updates the health state of each of the users based on the results of the trend analysis, and in response to the update of the health state of each of the users, the corrected health state of each of the users is notified to each of the users via an information terminal.

[0091] [Item 10] The health management system according to Item 1, wherein the excrement information includes information indicating the results of a microbiome test on the stool of each of the users.

[0092] [Item 11] The health management system according to Item 1, wherein the dietary information is acquired based on the dietary recipe generated by the recipe information generating unit.

[0093] [Item 12] The health management system according to Item 7, wherein the chewing and swallowing information is measured by a sensor for measuring chewing force and / or swallowing force.

[0094] [Item 13] A method in a health management system for managing the health of a family, the method comprising: estimating the health status of each user based on personal health record information indicating a personal health record including dietary information regarding the dietary content of each user who is a member of the family, excrement information regarding the excrement of each user, and health checkup results of each user; and generating information indicating meal recipes for improving the health status of each user based on user information including the health status of each user.

[0095] [Item 14] A program for causing a computer to execute the method described in Item 13.

[0096] Each of the above items may be subordinate to any other item.

[0097] (Other Aspects) In the above-described embodiments, each component may be configured with dedicated hardware, or may be realized by executing a software program suitable for each component. Each component may be realized by a program execution unit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a processor reading and executing a software program recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk or semiconductor memory.

[0098] The following cases are also included in this disclosure:

[0099] (1) The at least one device or system is specifically a computer system comprising a microprocessor, ROM, RAM, hard disk unit, display unit, keyboard, mouse, etc. A computer program is stored in the RAM or hard disk unit. The at least one device or system achieves its function when the microprocessor operates in accordance with the computer program. Here, the computer program is composed of a combination of multiple instruction codes that indicate commands for a computer to achieve a predetermined function.

[0100] (2) Some or all of the components constituting at least one of the above devices or systems may be configured as a single system LSI (Large Scale Integration). A system LSI is an ultra-multifunctional LSI manufactured by integrating multiple components on a single chip, and specifically, is a computer system configured to include a microprocessor, ROM, RAM, etc. A computer program is stored in the RAM. The system LSI achieves its functions by the microprocessor operating in accordance with the computer program.

[0101] (3) Some or all of the components constituting at least one of the above devices or systems may be configured as an IC card or a standalone module that can be attached to or detached from the device or system. The IC card or module is a computer system configured with a microprocessor, ROM, RAM, etc. The IC card or module may include the above-mentioned ultra-multifunctional LSI. The IC card or module achieves its functions when the microprocessor operates in accordance with a computer program. This IC card or module may be tamper-resistant.

[0102] (4) The present disclosure may be embodied as the methods described above, a computer program that implements these methods on a computer, or a digital signal that includes the computer program.

[0103] The present disclosure may also be a computer program or a digital signal recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, such as a flexible disk, a hard disk, a CD (Compact Disc)-ROM, a DVD, a DVD-ROM, a DVD-RAM, a BD (Blu-ray (registered trademark) Disc), a semiconductor memory, etc. Alternatively, the present disclosure may be a digital signal recorded on such a recording medium.

[0104] The present disclosure may also be applied to transmitting a computer program or digital signal via a telecommunications line, a wireless or wired communication line, a network such as the Internet, data broadcasting, or the like.

[0105] Furthermore, the program or digital signal may be recorded on a recording medium and transferred, or the program or digital signal may be transferred via a network or the like, so that the program or digital signal may be implemented by another independent computer system.

[0106] According to an example of a health management system of the present disclosure, it is useful in a service that generates meal recipes based on estimated health conditions.

[0107] 10 Health condition estimation unit 20 Recipe information generation unit 100 Health management system

Claims

1. A health management system for managing the health of a family, comprising: a health condition estimation unit that estimates the health condition of each user who is a member of the family based on dietary information related to the dietary content of each user, excrement information related to the excrement of each user, and personal health record information indicating a personal health record including health checkup results of each user; and a recipe information generation unit that generates information indicating dietary recipes for improving the health condition of each user based on user information including the health condition of each user.

2. The health management system of claim 1, wherein the recipe information generation unit generates information indicating the meal recipes after obtaining permission from each user to generate meal recipes using the personal health record of each user.

3. The health management system of claim 1, wherein the health condition estimation unit estimates the health condition of each user after obtaining permission from each user to estimate the health condition of each user using the personal health record of each user.

4. The health management system according to claim 1, wherein the health condition estimation unit estimates the health condition of each user by estimating the risk of obesity or sudden death of each user.

5. The health management system of claim 1, wherein the health condition estimation unit estimates the health condition of each user, including the risk of obesity or sudden death, based on a health index a calculated based on the excrement information and the personal health record information, and a health index b calculated based on the personal health record information.

6. The health management system of claim 1, wherein the health condition estimation unit estimates the health condition of each user, including the risk of obesity or sudden death, based on a health index a calculated based on the excrement information and the personal health record information, a health index b calculated based on the personal health record information, and a health index c calculated based on the dietary information.

7. A health management system as described in claim 1, wherein the user information further includes chewing and swallowing information indicating the chewing ability and / or swallowing ability of each user, and the meal recipes are meal recipes that improve the health status of each user and correspond to the chewing ability and / or swallowing ability of each user.

8. The health management system of claim 1, wherein the health condition estimation unit sequentially updates the health condition of each user based on the acquisition of at least one of the dietary information, the excrement information, and the personal health record, and notifies each user of the updated health condition of each user via an information terminal in response to the update of the health condition of each user.

9. The health management system of claim 1, wherein the health condition estimation unit performs trend analysis based on time series data of the dietary information, excrement information, and personal health record information of each user accumulated in the past, sequentially updates the health condition of each user based on the results of the trend analysis, and notifies each user of the updated health condition of each user via an information terminal in response to an update of the health condition of each user.

10. The health management system according to claim 1, wherein the excrement information includes information indicating the results of a microbiome test on the stool of each of the users.

11. The health management system according to claim 1, wherein the dietary information is acquired based on the dietary recipe generated by the recipe information generation unit.

12. The health management system according to claim 7, wherein the chewing and swallowing information is measured by a sensor for measuring chewing force and / or swallowing force.

13. A method in a health management system for managing the health of a family, comprising: estimating the health condition of each user based on personal health record information indicating a personal health record including dietary information regarding the dietary content of each user who is a member of the family, excrement information regarding the excrement of each user, and health checkup results of each user; and generating information indicating meal recipes for improving the health condition of each user based on user information including the health condition of each user.

14. A program for causing a computer to execute the method according to claim 13.

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