JP6440931B2 - Support system, pedometer, server, support method, and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a support system, a pedometer, a server, a support method, and a program.

  Patent Document 1 describes that a client machine transmits step count data stored in a pedometer to a server machine, and the server machine converts the received step count data into points and stores the points. In addition, it is described that a subscriber accesses a server machine from a client machine and applies for a prize using accumulated points.

JP 2011-5155 A

  By the way, in recent years, for example, as a business conducted by an organization such as a health insurance association, a program has been implemented to support lifestyle improvement by specialized staff for subscribers who are at high risk of developing lifestyle-related diseases. . In the support program, for example, customized for each subscriber to be supported, exercises such as walking and jogging are planned. The health insurance union spends a large amount of money on training specialized staff and building support systems to implement this support program.

  However, in order to exercise, a strong will is necessary, and in fact, the motivation of the support target subscriber itself is not maintained, and the effect of the support program is often not obtained. Moreover, if the effect of the support program cannot be obtained, the cost for implementing the support program may be wasted.

  In the technique of Patent Document 1, a user's work for connecting a pedometer to a client machine, a user's work for sending pedometer data from a client machine to a server machine, and a user who applies for a prize by connecting to a server machine from a client machine. There are work etc., and there is much trouble of the user. Therefore, it is difficult to maintain user motivation.

  An object of this invention is to provide the technique which assists so that support programs, such as health promotion, may be implemented more effectively.

  The present application includes a plurality of means for solving at least a part of the above-described problems. Examples of such means are as follows.

  A first aspect of the present invention is a support system that includes a pedometer and a server that can communicate with the pedometer via a network, and supports a user of the pedometer, wherein the pedometer A number of steps sent to the server, a point receiving unit for receiving points from the server, and a writing unit for writing the received points to a portable storage medium. A step receiving unit that receives the step count from the pedometer, a point calculation unit that converts the received step count into the point, and a point transmission unit that transmits the calculated point to the pedometer. It is characterized by that.

  The pedometer includes a point storage unit that stores the points, and an input unit that receives an instruction to write the points to the storage medium from the user, and the point reception unit stores the received points in the points The writing unit may write the points to the storage medium when the instruction is input.

  The pedometer may include a display unit that displays points stored in the point storage unit.

  The pedometer may include a reading unit that reads points stored in the storage medium from the storage medium, and a display unit that displays a balance of the read points.

  The pedometer includes a result transmitting unit that transmits a result indicating the point written in the storage medium to the server, the server receiving a result receiving unit from the pedometer, and the received And a billing processing unit that generates billing information related to the written points based on the result.

  The pedometer includes a measurement unit that measures a current position or movement speed of the pedometer, and a measurement information transmission unit that transmits the measured current position or movement speed to the server. A measurement information receiving unit that receives a current position or moving speed from a pedometer, and a fraud detecting unit that detects whether or not the step count measurement is fraudulent based on the received current position or moving speed. The point calculation unit may not calculate points when the fraud is detected.

  The pedometer includes a biometric information reading unit that reads the biometric information of the user, and a biometric information transmission unit that transmits the read biometric information to the server. The server includes the biometric information from the pedometer. A biometric information receiving unit that receives the information and an authentication unit that authenticates the user based on the received biometric information, and the point calculation unit does not perform point calculation when the authentication fails It may be characterized by that.

  The server includes a collection unit that collects support information for supporting the user, and a support information transmission unit that transmits the collected support information to the pedometer, and the pedometer receives the support from the server. A support information receiving unit for receiving information, and determining whether or not specific information is included in the support information, and if included, the method of counting the number of steps may be changed. .

  The server includes a conversion rate setting unit that sets a conversion rate according to the attribute of the user, the point calculation unit calculates the points based on the conversion rate, and the conversion rate setting unit includes: While the support for the user is performed, the conversion rate may be changed according to the attribute of the user input to the server.

  A second aspect of the present invention is a support method for supporting a user of the pedometer using a pedometer and a server capable of communicating with the pedometer via a network, wherein the pedometer Transmitting the received step count to the server; the server receiving the step count from the pedometer; the server converting the received step count into the point; Transmitting the calculated points to the pedometer, the pedometer receiving the points from the server, and the pedometer writing the received points to a portable storage medium. And a step.

  A third aspect of the present invention is a pedometer, which is a pedometer storage unit that stores the measured number of steps, a point storage unit that stores points converted from the number of steps, and a storage medium that can carry the points And a writing unit for writing to the recording medium.

  The pedometer is communicable with a server via a network, receives a step count transmission unit that transmits the number of steps stored in the step count storage unit to the server, and receives the converted point from the server, And a point receiving unit stored in the point storage unit.

  A fourth aspect of the present invention is a pedometer program, which is a pedometer storage unit that stores the measured number of steps, a point storage unit that stores points converted from the number of steps, and the point can be carried around The pedometer is made to function as a writing unit for writing to a storage medium.

  A fifth aspect of the present invention is a user support method in a pedometer, the step of storing the measured number of steps in a storage unit, the step of storing the point converted from the number of steps in the storage unit, Writing the points to a portable storage medium.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a server, a step number receiving unit that receives a step count from a pedometer, a point calculation unit that converts the received step count into a point, and the calculated point as the pedometer. And a point transmission unit for transmitting to.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a server program comprising: a step receiving unit that receives a step count from a pedometer; a point calculation unit that converts the received step count into a point; and The server is made to function as a point transmission unit that transmits to a pedometer.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for supporting a user in a server, the step of receiving a step count from a pedometer, the step of converting the received step count into a point, and the calculated point as the step count. And transmitting to the meter.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it can assist so that support programs, such as health promotion, may be implemented more effectively.

  Problems, configurations, and effects other than those described above will be clarified by the following description of embodiments.

It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the assistance system which concerns on 1st embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of a function structure of a pedometer. It is a figure which shows an example of the function structure of a server. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of user information. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of step count information. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of point information. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of claim information. It is a figure which shows an example of the hardware constitutions which implement | achieve the function of a pedometer. It is a figure which shows an example of the hardware constitutions which implement | achieve the function of a server. It is a sequence diagram which shows an example of the process (the 1) implement | achieved by a support system. It is a sequence diagram which shows an example of the process (the 2) implement | achieved by a support system. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen structure of the write instruction | indication screen displayed on a pedometer. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen structure of the pedometer information screen displayed on a pedometer. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen structure of the IC card information screen displayed on a pedometer. It is a figure which shows an example of a function structure of the pedometer which concerns on a 1st modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the function structure of a server. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of fraud determination information.

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Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a support system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The support system 1 includes a pedometer 10 and a server 20. The pedometer 10 and the server 20 can communicate via a communication network 40 such as the Internet.

  Here, the client 4 is an organization such as a health insurance association, for example, and the user 2 is a member of the health insurance. The client 4 receives, for example, participation from the user 2 in a support program for promoting health. The requester 4 requests the supporter 3 to execute the support program. The supporter 3 is, for example, an organization such as an information system company, and receives a request from the client 4 to execute part or all of the support program, and causes the user 2 to use the pedometer 10, and the pedometer 10 and the server 20 is used to support the user 2 (that is, the support program is executed). Further, the supporter 3 uses the server 20 to charge the requester 4 for the support of the user 2. In the present embodiment, the support program instructs the user 2 to walk or run.

  The pedometer 10 is used by the support target user 2. The pedometer 10 is carried by the user 2 and measures the number of steps of the user 2. Also, the pedometer 10 transmits step count information to the server 20 via the communication network 40. Also, the pedometer 10 receives point information from the server 20 via the communication network 40.

  The pedometer 10 writes electronic data such as electronic money (also referred to as “points”) having monetary value to the IC (Integrated Circuit) card 30 of the user 2 and reads electronic data from the IC card 30. Or The user 2 can use the IC card 30 for shopping with electronic money.

  The IC card 30 is, for example, a non-contact card, and includes an IC chip including a storage unit that records and outputs electronic data, and an antenna that transmits and receives radio waves. The pedometer 10 includes a reader / writer 58 (see FIG. 8), and can perform wireless communication with the IC card 30 to write and read electronic data.

  The server 20 is operated by the supporter 3. The server 20 receives the step number information of the user 2 from the pedometer 10 via the communication network 40. In addition, the server 20 converts the step count information into point information, and transmits the point information to the pedometer 10 via the communication network 40. Further, the server 20 charges an amount corresponding to the point information as an amount charged to the requester 4.

  Details will be clarified below, but in this embodiment, the number of steps measured by the pedometer is converted into points without any effort of the user or with as little effort as possible. Improve motivation and get support results more effectively. Furthermore, in this embodiment, point information is recorded on the pedometer, and the point information can be written on the IC card at any timing the user likes. That is, the user can easily use the points. Therefore, the user's motivation can be further improved and continuously maintained.

  The configuration of the support system 1 described above is not limited to the configuration example described above because the main configuration has been described in describing the features of the present embodiment. For example, a plurality of users 2 (pedometers 10 and IC cards 30) may exist for the supporter 3 (server 20). For example, a plurality of requesters 4 may exist for the supporter 3 (server 20).

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the pedometer. The pedometer 10 includes a step count information storage unit 100, a point information storage unit 110, a step count measurement unit 120, a transmission unit 130, a reception unit 140, a writing unit 150, a reading unit 160, a display unit 170, And an input unit 180.

  The step count information storage unit 100 stores step count information indicating the number of steps measured by the step count measurement unit 120. In the present embodiment, the step count information is the total number of steps measured as the user 2 exercises.

  The point information storage unit 110 stores point information indicating the number of points that can be supplemented to the IC card 30. Note that “replenishment possible” is a point sent from the server 20 to the pedometer 10 and is still written to the IC card 30 (may be referred to as “replenishment of point” or “addition of point”). Not a point.

  The step count measuring unit 120 measures the number of steps and stores it in the step count information storage unit 100. That is, the step count measuring unit 120 counts up the step count information every time the step count is measured. Note that the step count measuring unit 120 measures the number of steps based on, for example, a signal output from the acceleration sensor 57 (see FIG. 8). Since a general technique can be applied to the measurement of the number of steps using the acceleration sensor, a detailed description is omitted.

  The transmission unit 130 acquires step count information from the step count information storage unit 100 and transmits the step count information to the server 20 via the communication network 40. For example, the transmission unit 130 transmits the step count information to the server 20 when the current time is a preset time or when the user 2 instructs the input unit 180 via the input unit 180. The transmitting unit 130 transmits to the server 20 a user ID that is identification information of the user 2 preset in the pedometer 10 together with the step count information.

  In addition, when the point information is written to the IC card 30 by the writing unit 150, the transmitting unit 130 transmits a writing result indicating the supplemented point number to the server 20 together with the user ID.

  The receiving unit 140 receives supplementable point information from the server 20 via the communication network 40 and stores it in the point information storage unit 110.

  The writing unit 150 controls the reader / writer 58 (see FIG. 8) to write the point information to be replenished to the IC card 30.

  The reading unit 160 controls the reader / writer 58 (see FIG. 8) to read information such as the balance of point information recorded on the IC card 30.

  The display unit 170 displays the step number information stored in the step number information storage unit 100, the point information stored in the point information storage unit 110, the information of the IC card 30 read by the reading unit 160, and the like on the display device 56 ( (See FIG. 8).

  The input unit 180 performs operations from the user 2 such as an instruction to transmit step information to the server 20, an instruction to display the step information, an instruction to display point information, an instruction to write point information to the IC card 30, and the like. (See FIG. 8).

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the server. The server 20 includes a user information storage unit 200, a step count information storage unit 210, a point information storage unit 220, a billing information storage unit 230, a reception unit 240, a transmission unit 250, a point calculation unit 260, and a billing process. Part 270.

  In the user information storage unit 200, for example, a user information table as shown in FIG. 4 (a diagram showing an example of the data structure of user information) is stored. The user information table includes a user ID 201 that is identification information of the user 2, an attribute (gender, age, height, weight, etc.) 202 of the user, and a conversion rate 203 that is a ratio for converting the number of steps of the user into points. A user record in which a billing destination 204 indicating a billing destination for the support for the user and a point limit 205 indicating a criterion for ending support for the user is associated is stored. The conversion rate 203 is determined based on, for example, a predetermined calculation formula that calculates the conversion rate according to the contents of each attribute. The billing address 204 is, for example, the mail address, telephone number, address, IP address of the client 4 system, etc.

  Each record of the user information table is registered by the supporter 3 when, for example, a user to be supported is determined.

  Returning to the description of FIG. In the step count information storage unit 210, for example, a step count information table as shown in FIG. 5 (a diagram showing an example of the data structure of the step count information) is stored. The step count information table includes a user ID 211, a cumulative step count 212 of the user, a converted step count 213 indicating the number of steps that have been converted into points out of the cumulative step count of the user, A step count record that associates an unconverted step count 214 that indicates the number of steps that have not been converted into points is stored.

  Each record in the step count information table is registered by the supporter 3 when, for example, the user to be supported is determined (however, the accumulated step count 212, the converted step count 213, and the unconverted step count 214 have initial values). “0” is set.).

  Returning to the description of FIG. In the point information storage unit 220, for example, a point information table as shown in FIG. 6 (a diagram showing an example of the data structure of the point information) is stored. The point information table includes a user ID 221, a replenishable point 222 indicating the number of points that can be replenished to the user's IC card 30, and a replenished point 223 that indicates the number of points that have been replenished to the user's IC card 30. And a point record that associates and is stored.

  Each record of the point information table is registered by the supporter 3 when the user to be supported is determined, for example (however, the replenishable point 222 and the supplemented point 223 have an initial value “0”). Set).

  Returning to the description of FIG. The billing information storage unit 230 stores billing information indicating the amount that the supporter 3 charges the requester 4 for the support of the user 2. In the billing information storage unit 230, for example, a billing information table as shown in FIG. 7 (a diagram showing an example of the data structure of billing information) is stored. The billing information table stores a billing record in which a user ID 231, a date 232 on which a billing amount for the user's support is recorded, and a billing amount 233 on the date for the user are associated with each other.

  Returning to the description of FIG. When the reception unit 240 receives the step information (cumulative step count) together with the user ID from the pedometer 10 via the communication network 40, the reception unit 240 refers to the step count information storage unit 210 and refers to the cumulative step count 212 of the corresponding user step record. And the unconverted number of steps 214 is updated.

  In addition, when the receiving unit 240 receives a writing result indicating the number of points supplemented together with the user ID from the pedometer 10 via the communication network 40, the receiving unit 240 refers to the point information storage unit 220 and corresponds to the corresponding user point. The record replenishable point 222 and the replenished point 223 are updated.

  The transmission unit 250 acquires replenishable points from the point information storage unit 220 and transmits the points to the corresponding user's pedometer 10 via the communication network 40.

  When the unconverted step 214 of the step record is updated, the point calculation unit 260 acquires the conversion rate 203 of the corresponding user from the user information storage unit 200, and based on the unconverted step 214 and the acquired conversion rate 203. To calculate the replenishable points. Further, the point information storage unit 220 is referred to, and the replenishable point 222 of the corresponding user point record is updated.

  When the replenished point 223 is updated, the billing processing unit 270 generates a corresponding user billing record and adds it to the billing information table of the billing information storage unit 230. In addition, the billing processing unit 270 counts the billing amount for a predetermined period or a period designated by the operator for each user ID at a timing such as monthly or when instructed by the operator of the supporter 3. The data is transmitted to the terminal of the client 4 to whom the user subscribes.

  The pedometer 10 described above includes, for example, an arithmetic unit 51 such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a RAM (Random) as illustrated in FIG. 8 (a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration for realizing the function of the pedometer). A communication interface for connecting to a communication network 40 or another computer wirelessly or by wire, a main storage device 52 such as an Access Memory (A), an auxiliary storage device 53 such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive). (I / F) 54, an input device 55 such as a hard switch, a touch sensor, and a touch panel, a display device 56 such as a liquid crystal display, an acceleration sensor 57 having a number of axes such as three axes, and the IC card 30 and wireless communication And a reader / writer 58 for reading and writing electronic data. Of course, the pedometer 10 is not limited to a method using an acceleration sensor, and may be a method using a pendulum, for example.

  The step information storage unit 100, the point information storage unit 110, the step count measurement unit 120, the transmission unit 130, the reception unit 140, the writing unit 150, the reading unit 160, the display unit 170, and the input unit 180 For example, this can be realized by loading a predetermined program stored in the auxiliary storage device 53 into the main storage device 52 and executing it by the arithmetic device 51. The data in the step count information storage unit 100 and the point information storage unit 110 is stored, for example, in a database on a communication network to which the main storage device 52, the auxiliary storage device 53, or the communication I / F 54 is connected.

  The predetermined program is distributed by being stored in a downloadable state on a server on a network or stored in a portable storage medium such as a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk). Etc.) can be installed in the pedometer 10.

  The server 20 described above includes, for example, an arithmetic device 61, a main storage device 62, an auxiliary storage device 63, and a communication device as shown in FIG. 9 (a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration that realizes the server function). It can be realized by a computer device including a communication I / F 64 for connecting to a network 40 or another computer wirelessly or by wire, and a media I / F 65 for reading / writing information on a portable storage medium such as a DVD. it can.

  The user information storage unit 200, the step count information storage unit 210, the point information storage unit 220, the billing information storage unit 230, the reception unit 240, the transmission unit 250, the point calculation unit 260, and the billing processing unit 270 For example, this can be realized by loading a predetermined program stored in the auxiliary storage device 63 into the main storage device 62 and executing it by the arithmetic device 61. Data in the user information storage unit 200, step count information storage unit 210, point information storage unit 220, and billing information storage unit 230 is connected to, for example, the main storage device 62, the auxiliary storage device 63, or the communication I / F 64. Stored in a database on the communication network.

  The predetermined program is distributed by being stored in a downloadable state on another server on the network or stored in a portable storage medium such as a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), for example, and the server 20 Can be installed on. Further, at least a part of the functions of the predetermined program is executed by, for example, another server on the network, and the server 20 sends an instruction to the other server or the execution result from the other server. Or may be received.

  Of course, the functional configurations of the pedometer 10 and the server 20 are classified according to the main processing contents in order to facilitate understanding of the configurations of the pedometer 10 and the server 20. The present invention is not limited by the way of classification and names of the constituent elements. The configurations of the pedometer 10 and the server 20 can be classified into more components according to the processing contents. Moreover, it can also classify | categorize so that one component may perform more processes. Further, the processing of each component may be executed by one hardware or may be executed by a plurality of hardware. Further, the processing of each component may be realized by one program or may be realized by a plurality of programs. In addition, as long as the purpose of the support system 1 can be achieved, the functions and processing sharing of the pedometer 10 and the server 20 are not limited to the illustrated example.

  FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of a process (part 1) realized by the support system.

  The pedometer 10 transmits step count information to the server 20 (step S10). Specifically, for example, when the current time is a preset time, or when the transmission unit 130 is instructed by the user 2 via the input unit 180, the transmission unit 130 receives the step information from the step information storage unit 100. Acquired and transmitted to the server 20 together with a user ID preset in the pedometer 10. The destination address information of the server 20 is set in advance.

  Next, the server 20 receives the step count information from the pedometer 10 (step S20) and updates the step count information (step S30). Specifically, the receiving unit 240 receives step count information and a user ID. Then, the receiving unit 240 refers to the step count information storage unit 210 and identifies a step count record having the user ID 211 that matches the received user ID. Further, the receiving unit 240 calculates a difference between the accumulated step count 212 of the identified step count record and the received step count information (received step count information−accumulated step count 212), and the difference is not converted to the identified step count record. Add to step count 214. Then, the receiving unit 240 overwrites the received step count information on the cumulative step count 212 of the identified step count record.

  Next, the server 20 performs point calculation (step S40) and updates the point information (step S50). Specifically, the point calculation unit 260 refers to the user information storage unit 200 and identifies a user record having a user ID 201 that matches the user ID received in step S20. Further, the point calculation unit 260 refers to the point information storage unit 220 and specifies a point record having the user ID 221 that matches the user ID received in step S20.

  Further, the point calculation unit 260 calculates a product (also referred to as “converted point”) of the conversion rate 203 of the identified user record and the unconverted step count 214 of the step count record updated in step S30. Further, the point calculation unit 260 calculates the total number of points when the calculated conversion points are added to the replenishable points 222 of the specified point record and the number of points of the replenished points 223 of the specified point record, It is determined whether or not the point limit 205 of the identified user record is exceeded.

  If the total point does not exceed the point limit 205, the point calculation unit 260 adds the converted point to the replenishable point 222 of the identified point record. On the other hand, when the total points exceed the point limit 205, the point calculation unit 260 adds the number of points obtained by subtracting the total points of the replenishable points 222 and the replenished points 223 from the point limit 205 to the replenishable points 222. To do. In any case, the point calculation unit 260 subtracts the number of steps corresponding to the number of points added to the replenishable points 222 from the unconverted number of steps 214 of the number of steps record updated in step S30, and also converts the converted number of steps 213. Add to.

  As a result of the update, when the total points of the replenishable points 222 and the replenished points 223 become equal to the point limit 205, the conversion from the number of steps for the user to the points is ended. That is, for example, the point calculation unit 260 stops executing point calculation from the next time for the user. Further, for example, the transmission unit 250 transmits information indicating that the conversion from the number of steps to the point has reached the limit to the pedometer 10, and the pedometer 10 stops transmitting the number of steps information to the server 20, for example. You may do it. In this case, the display unit 170 of the pedometer 10 may display information indicating that the conversion from the number of steps to the point has reached the limit.

  Next, the server 20 transmits the point information to the pedometer 10 (step S60). Specifically, the transmission unit 250 refers to the point information storage unit 220 and acquires the replenishable point 222 of the point record updated in step S50. Then, the transmission unit 250 transmits the acquired replenishable points to the pedometer 10 corresponding to the user ID received in step S20. Note that destination address information of the pedometer corresponding to each user ID is set in advance.

  The pedometer 10 receives point information from the server 20 (step S70) and updates the point information (step S80). Specifically, the receiving unit 140 receives replenishable points. Then, the receiving unit 140 overwrites the received refillable points with the refillable points stored in the point information storage unit 110.

  In this way, the number of steps measured by the pedometer 10 is converted into points by the server 20 and stored in the pedometer 10 as points that can be supplemented to the IC card 30.

  FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of a process (part 2) realized by the support system.

  The pedometer 10 receives an instruction to write point information to the IC card 30 (step S110). Specifically, when a predetermined operation for instructing writing is received from the user 2 via the input unit 180, the display unit 170 displays, for example, an example of a screen configuration of the writing instruction screen displayed in FIG. A writing instruction screen as shown in FIG. The writing instruction screen includes an area 171 for displaying replenishable points and an area 172 for inputting points to be replenished to the IC card 30 among the replenishable points.

  The display unit 170 acquires replenishable points stored in the point information storage unit 110 and displays them in the area 171. In addition, the input unit 180 accepts input of points to be replenished for the region 172 from the user with the upper limit as replenishable points. In addition, when the input unit 180 receives a predetermined operation for executing writing from the user, the input unit 180 acquires the number of points input in the area 172.

  Here, an example of another screen displayed by the display unit 170 will be described.

  When a predetermined operation for confirming step count information is received from the user 2 via the input unit 180, the display unit 170 displays, for example, FIG. 13 (an example of a screen configuration of a pedometer information screen displayed on the pedometer). A pedometer information screen as shown in FIG. The pedometer information screen includes an area 173 for displaying the cumulative number of steps and an area 174 for displaying replenishable points. The display unit 170 acquires the step count information stored in the step count information storage unit 100 and displays it in the area 173. Further, the display unit 170 acquires the replenishable points stored in the point information storage unit 110 and displays them in the area 174.

  When a predetermined operation for confirming the IC card information is received from the user 2 via the input unit 180, the display unit 170 displays, for example, an example of the screen configuration of the IC card information screen displayed on the pedometer (see FIG. 14). IC card information screen as shown in FIG. The IC card information screen includes an area 175 for displaying the point balance of the IC card 30. The reading unit 160 controls the reader / writer 58 to read the point balance recorded on the IC card 30. The display unit 170 displays the point balance acquired by the reading unit 160 in the area 175. The user 2 brings the IC card 30 close to a specific area of the pedometer 10 when displaying the information of the IC card 30. A process using a general reader / writer and an IC card can be applied to the process of reading point information from the IC card 30, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  Returning to the description of FIG. When a writing instruction is given, the pedometer 10 writes point information to the IC card 30 (step S120). Specifically, the writing unit 150 receives the number of input points designated by the user from the input unit 180, controls the reader / writer 58, and adds the received points to the points recorded on the IC card 30. . Note that the user 2 brings the IC card 30 close to a specific area of the pedometer 10 when writing the point information to the IC card 30. A process using a general reader / writer and an IC card can be applied to the process of writing the point information to the IC card 30, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  Further, the pedometer 10 updates the point information (step S130). Specifically, the writing unit 150 subtracts the number of points written in step S120 from the replenishable points stored in the point information storage unit 110.

  Next, the pedometer 10 transmits the writing result to the server 20 (step S140). Specifically, the transmission unit 130 transmits the number of points written in step S120 to the server 20 together with the user ID preset in the pedometer 10.

  Next, the server 20 receives the writing result from the pedometer 10 (step S150) and updates the point information (step S160). Specifically, the receiving unit 240 receives the number of points and the user ID written on the IC card 30. Then, the receiving unit 240 refers to the point information storage unit 220 and specifies a point record having a user ID 221 that matches the received user ID. In addition, the receiving unit 240 subtracts the received point number from the replenishable points 222 of the specified point record. In addition, the receiving unit 240 adds the number of received points to the supplemented points 223 of the specified point record.

  Next, the server 20 updates the billing information (step S170). Specifically, the billing processing unit 270 associates the user ID received in step S150, the current date, and the number of points (corresponding to the billed amount) received in step S150. Is added to the billing information table of the billing information storage unit 230. The current date is managed by the pedometer 10.

  In this way, the replenishable points stored in the pedometer 10 are replenished to the IC card 30 at an arbitrary timing. Further, the replenished result is reflected on the server 20, and billing information for the requester 4 is generated.

  Each processing unit in the sequence diagrams of FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 described above is divided according to main processing contents in order to facilitate understanding of the processing of the support system 1. The present invention is not limited by the way of dividing the processing unit or the name. The processing of the support system 1 can be divided into more processing units according to the processing content. Moreover, it can also divide | segment so that one process unit may contain many processes. In addition, as long as the purpose of the support system 1 can be achieved, the functions and processing sharing of the pedometer 10 and the server 20 are not limited to the illustrated example.

  The first embodiment of the present invention has been described above. According to this embodiment, it can assist so that support programs, such as health promotion, may be carried out effectively.

  In addition, the above embodiment of this invention intends to illustrate the summary and scope of this invention, and does not limit it. Many alternatives, modifications, and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

<First modification>
In the first modification of the first embodiment described above, it is determined whether or not the number of steps information is illegally measured, and the conversion into points is stopped when the illegality is detected. Hereinafter, a description will be given focusing on differences from the first embodiment. 15 and FIG. 16, the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 are the same as or similar to those in FIG. 2 and FIG.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the pedometer according to the first modification. The pedometer 10 includes a position measurement unit 121 and a speed measurement unit 122.

  The position measurement unit 121 measures the current position of the pedometer 10. The position measurement unit 121 measures the current position at a predetermined timing, for example, periodically. The method for measuring the current position is not particularly limited. For example, a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiving device is provided in the pedometer 10, and the position measuring unit 121 measures based on a signal output from the GPS receiving device.

  The speed measuring unit 122 measures the moving speed of the pedometer 10, that is, the moving speed (for example, average speed) of the user 2. The speed measuring unit 122 measures the moving speed at a predetermined timing such as periodically. The speed measurement method is not particularly limited. For example, the speed measurement unit 122 performs measurement based on a signal output from the acceleration sensor 57.

  For example, when transmitting the user ID and the step count information to the server 20, the transmission unit 130 transmits the current position measured by the position measurement unit 121 and the moving speed measured by the speed measurement unit 122 to the server 20.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the server. The server 20 includes a fraud determination information storage unit 235 and a fraud detection unit 280.

  The fraud determination information storage unit 235 stores fraud determination information for determining fraud regarding the step count information of the user. The fraud determination information storage unit 235 stores a fraud determination information table as shown in FIG. 17 (an example of the data structure of fraud determination information), for example. The fraud determination information table stores a determination record in which a user ID 236, a movement range 237 indicating the movement range scheduled for the user, and a movement speed 238 such as the average walking speed of the user are associated with each other. The moving range 237 is coordinate information indicating a rectangular or circular range on the map, for example.

  Each record in the fraud determination information table is registered by the supporter 3 when, for example, a user to be supported is determined.

  The receiving unit 240 receives the current position and moving speed from the pedometer 10 together with the user ID and the step count information. Note that, when the fraud detection unit 280 determines that the measurement of the number of steps of the user is illegal as described later, for example, the reception unit 240 determines whether the accumulated step count 212 of the corresponding step count record of the user and the received step count information The difference (received step count information−accumulated step count 212) is calculated, and the difference is added to the converted step count 213 of the step count record, or is recorded in association with the step count record as an incorrect step count. Further, the received step count information is overwritten on the cumulative step count 212 of the step count record.

  The fraud detection unit 280 refers to the fraud determination information storage unit 235 and identifies a determination record having a user ID 236 that matches the user ID received by the reception unit 240. Further, the fraud detection unit 280 determines whether or not the current position received by the reception unit 240 is outside the range indicated by the movement range 237 of the specified determination record. In addition, it is determined whether or not the moving speed received by the receiving unit 240 is a speed that is smaller than the speed indicated by the moving speed 238 of the specified determination record. In this example, it is determined that there is fraud when the current location is outside the moving range and the moving speed is slower than the average walking speed by a predetermined speed or more.

  If the received current position is within the movement range 237 and the received movement speed is not a predetermined speed or less than the movement speed 238, the fraud detection unit 280 determines that there is no fraud in measuring the number of steps of the user. To do. In other cases, the fraud detection unit 280 determines that the measurement of the number of steps of the user is fraudulent. Of course, the method for determining whether or not the measurement of the number of steps is illegal is not limited to the above example. For example, either the current position or the moving speed may be used, or another reference may be used.

  If the fraud detection unit 280 determines that the measurement of the number of steps of the user is fraudulent, the point calculation unit 260 stops the calculation of the replenishable points.

  According to this modification, since the illegal step count is not converted into points, and the non-invalid step count is converted into points, the support program can be more appropriately executed by the subject.

<Second modification>
In the second modification of the first embodiment, the server authenticates the user using the user's biometric information read by the pedometer, and converts the user's points when the authentication is successful. Hereinafter, a description will be given focusing on differences from the first embodiment.

  The pedometer 10 has a biometric information reading unit that reads biometric information such as the fingerprint and vein of the user 2. The method for reading biological information is not particularly limited. For example, in the case of fingerprints, the pedometer 10 is provided with a light source that applies light to an object and an image sensor that receives reflected light from the object. An image is generated based on a signal output from the image sensor, and fingerprint information is extracted from the corresponding image by predetermined image processing.

  The biometric information reading unit reads the biometric information of the user, extracts the biometric information, for example, when the step count information is transmitted, or when instructed by the user 2 via the input unit 180, and stores the biometric information in the storage unit or the like Store.

  For example, when transmitting the user ID and the step count information to the server 20, the transmission unit 130 transmits the biological information extracted by the biological information reading unit to the server 20.

  The receiving unit 240 receives the biological information from the pedometer 10 together with the user ID and the step count information. If the authentication unit determines that the user authentication has failed as described later, the receiving unit 240 does not update the corresponding step count record of the user, or records it in association with the record as an incorrect step count. .

  The server 20 includes an authentication unit that performs user authentication. The authentication unit performs collation based on the biometric information of each user registered in advance in the storage unit and the biometric information transmitted from the pedometer 10. If there is matching biometric information as a result of the collation, the authentication unit determines that the authentication has been successful, and determines that authentication has failed if there is no matching biometric information.

  When the authentication unit determines that the user authentication has failed, the point calculation unit 260 stops the calculation of the replenishable points.

  According to this modification, even if the number of steps information is sent from a non-registered user, conversion to points is not performed, so the support program is more appropriately executed by the target person.

<Third modification>
In the third modification of the first embodiment, support information useful for a user who is a participant in the support program is distributed from the server to the pedometer, and when the pedometer receives specific information, the pedometer Change how information is measured. Hereinafter, a description will be given focusing on differences from the first embodiment.

  The server 20 collects support information such as information related to the weather (information indicating the type of weather such as sunny or rainy, temperature information, humidity information, etc.) and information introducing sports facilities, and stores it in the storage unit. The server 20 can acquire such support information from, for example, a WEB server connected to the Internet via the communication network 40.

  For example, the transmission unit 250 transmits the latest support information to the pedometer 10 at any regular predetermined timing.

  The receiving unit 140 receives support information distributed from the server 20 and stores it in the storage unit.

  When the support information includes specific information, the step count measuring unit 120 changes the step count information according to the specific information or changes the step count measurement method according to the specific information. For example, when the weather information includes information indicating “rain”, the step count measurement unit 120 subtracts a predetermined number (for example, 100 steps) from the step count stored in the step count information storage unit 100. Alternatively, for example, when the information indicating “rain” is included in the weather information, the step counting unit 120 changes the method of counting the number of steps, such as counting one step when measuring two steps. The change in the method of counting the number of steps may be a certain period, such as until the rain clears.

  The input unit 180 receives an instruction to display support information from the user 2.

  When the display unit 170 is instructed to display the support information via the input unit 180, the display unit 170 acquires the support information from the storage device and displays the support information.

  According to this modification, when specific information exists, the step information or the method of counting the number of steps is changed according to the content of the specific information, so that the support program is more effectively implemented. Can be controlled.

<Fourth modification>
In the fourth modification of the first embodiment described above, the conversion rate is dynamically changed after the start of support for the user. Hereinafter, a description will be given focusing on differences from the first embodiment.

  The supporter 3 or the client 4 performs, for example, one or more health examinations of the user from the start to the end of the support for the user 2. Then, the supporter 3 or the requester 4 inputs or transmits the result of the health check together with the user ID to the server 20 via the input device of the server 20 or a terminal device connected to the communication network 40. The result of the health check includes, for example, information (gender, age, height, weight, etc.) corresponding to the user attributes.

  The server 20 has a conversion rate setting unit. The conversion rate setting unit updates the information included in the attribute 202 from the user record associated with the input or received user ID with the corresponding information included in the input or received health check result. . Further, the conversion rate setting unit recalculates the conversion rate using a predetermined calculation formula based on the contents of the updated attribute 202, and the conversion rate of the user record associated with the input or received user ID 203 is updated. Note that the predetermined calculation formula may be, for example, a formula in which the conversion rate increases as the weight increases.

  In addition, instead of recalculating the conversion rate using a predetermined formula, the conversion rate setting unit evaluates whether the health check result is worse than the previous result. The rate may be increased by a predetermined value.

  According to this modification, since the conversion rate can be changed during the implementation of the support program, it becomes easier to maintain or improve user motivation.

  One or more of the above modifications may be combined.

1: support system, 2: user, 3: supporter, 4: client, 10: pedometer, 20: server, 30: IC card, 40: communication network, 51: arithmetic device, 52: main storage device, 53 : Auxiliary storage device, 54: communication I / F, 55: input device, 56: display device, 57: acceleration sensor, 58: reader / writer, 61: arithmetic device, 62: main storage device, 63: auxiliary storage device, 64: Communication I / F, 65: Media I / F, 100: Step information storage unit, 110: Point information storage unit, 120: Step number measurement unit, 121: Position measurement unit, 122: Speed measurement unit, 130: Transmission unit 140: receiving unit, 150: writing unit, 160: reading unit, 170: display unit, 171: region, 172: region, 173: region, 174: region, 175: region, 180: input unit, 200: user User information, 201: user ID, 202: attribute, 203: conversion rate, 204: billing destination, 205: point limit, 210: step count information storage, 211: user ID, 212: cumulative step count, 213: converted Steps: 214: Unconverted steps, 220: Point information storage unit, 221: User ID, 222: Replenishable point, 223: Replenished point, 230: Billing information storage unit, 231: User ID, 232: Date, 233: Billed amount, 235: fraud determination information storage unit, 236: user ID, 237: movement range, 238: movement speed, 240: reception unit, 250: transmission unit, 260: point calculation unit, 270: billing processing unit, 280: Fraud detector

Claims (12)

A support system comprising a pedometer and a server capable of communicating with the pedometer via a network, and supporting a user of the pedometer,
The pedometer
A step number transmitter for transmitting the measured number of steps to the server;
A point receiver for receiving points from the server;
A writing unit for writing the received point to a portable storage medium;
A result sending unit that sends a result indicating the point written to the storage medium to the server;
With
The server
A step number receiver for receiving the number of steps from the pedometer;
A point calculator for converting the received number of steps into the point;
A point transmitter for transmitting the calculated points to the pedometer;
A result receiver for receiving the result from the pedometer;
A billing processor for generating billing information about the written points based on the received results;
Comprising
Support system characterized by that. The support system according to claim 1,
The pedometer
A point storage unit for storing the points;
An input unit that receives an instruction to write the point to the storage medium from the user;
With
The point reception unit stores the received point in the point storage unit,
The writing unit writes the point to the storage medium when the instruction is input;
Support system characterized by that. The support system according to claim 2,
The pedometer
A display unit for displaying the points stored in the point storage unit;
Comprising
Support system characterized by that. The support system according to claim 1 or 2,
The pedometer
A reading unit for reading a point stored in the storage medium from the storage medium;
A display unit for displaying the balance of the read points;
Comprising
Support system characterized by that. The support system according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The pedometer
A measuring unit for measuring the current position or moving speed of the pedometer,
A measurement information transmitter for transmitting the measured current position or moving speed to the server;
With
The server
A measurement information receiver for receiving the current position or moving speed from the pedometer,
A fraud detector that detects whether or not there is a fraud in the measurement of the number of steps based on the received current position or moving speed;
With
The point calculation unit does not calculate points when the fraud is detected,
Support system characterized by that. The support system according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The pedometer
A biometric information reading unit for reading the biometric information of the user;
A biometric information transmitter for transmitting the read biometric information to the server;
With
The server
A biological information receiving unit that receives the biological information from the pedometer,
An authentication unit for authenticating the user based on the received biometric information;
With
The point calculation unit does not perform point calculation when the authentication fails,
Support system characterized by that. The support system according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The server
A collecting unit for collecting support information for supporting the user;
A support information transmitting unit for transmitting the collected support information to the pedometer;
With
The pedometer
A support information receiving unit for receiving the support information from the server;
With
It is determined whether or not specific information is included in the support information, and if included, the method of counting the number of steps is changed.
Support system characterized by that. The support system according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The server
A conversion rate setting unit for setting a conversion rate according to the attribute of the user,
With
The point calculation unit calculates the point based on the conversion rate,
The conversion rate setting unit varies the conversion rate according to the attribute of the user input to the server while support for the user is performed.
Support system characterized by that. A support method for supporting a user of the pedometer using a pedometer and a server capable of communicating with the pedometer via a network,
The pedometer transmitting the measured number of steps to the server;
The server receiving the steps from the pedometer;
The server converts the received number of steps into points;
The server sending the calculated points to the pedometer;
The pedometer receiving the points from the server;
The pedometer writing the received points to a portable storage medium;
The pedometer transmitting a result indicating the point written to the storage medium to the server;
The server receiving the result from the pedometer;
The server generates billing information about the written points based on the received results;
The support method characterized by including. A step receiver for receiving steps from a pedometer,
A point calculator for converting the received number of steps into points;
A point transmitter for transmitting the calculated points to the pedometer;
A result receiving unit for receiving from the pedometer a result indicating a point written in a portable storage medium by the pedometer;
A billing processor for generating billing information about the written points based on the received results;
A server characterized by comprising: A server program,
A step receiver for receiving steps from a pedometer,
A point calculator for converting the received number of steps into points;
A point transmitter for transmitting the calculated points to the pedometer;
A result receiving unit for receiving from the pedometer a result indicating a point written in a portable storage medium by the pedometer;
As a billing processing unit that generates billing information related to the written point based on the received result,
A program for causing the server to function. A method for assisting users on a server,
A step receiving unit receiving steps from the pedometer;
A point calculator converts the received number of steps into points;
A point transmitting unit transmitting the calculated points to the pedometer;
A result receiving unit receiving from the pedometer a result indicating a point written in a storage medium that the pedometer can carry;
A billing processor generating billing information about the written points based on the received results;
The support method characterized by including.

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