JP7269053B2 - Information processing device and information processing program - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD Embodiments of the present invention relate to an information processing apparatus and an information processing program.

Techniques for determining an appropriate training menu based on measured values of the user's body, such as height and waist circumference, and the user's goals are already known.
However, a user's target is determined subjectively by the user, and an appropriate target is not always set. If the set target is inappropriate, the determined training menu will also be inappropriate.
Under these circumstances, it has been desired to be able to propose to the user appropriate actions that match the user's goals.

JP-A-2004-54591

A problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus and an information processing program capable of proposing to a user an appropriate action that matches the user's goal.

An information processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes first acquisition means, second acquisition means, and determination means. The first acquisition means acquires a recommended value related to a body part of the wearer of the product. The second acquiring means acquires measured values relating to body parts of the subject. The determination means increases the measured value acquired by the second acquisition means when the measured value acquired by the second acquisition means is smaller than the recommended value acquired by the first acquisition means. and if the measured value obtained by the second obtaining means is larger than the recommended value obtained by the first obtaining means, the measured value obtained by the second obtaining means determine a training menu for reducing

1 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of main parts of a coordination support system according to one embodiment; FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing the structure of a product record included in the product database in FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing the structure of a recommended value record included in the recommended value database in FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing the structure of a measured value record included in the measured value database in FIG. 1; The figure which shows typically the structure of the coordination record contained in the coordination database in FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing the structure of an image management record included in the image management database in FIG. 1; 2 is a diagram schematically showing the structure of a menu record included in the menu database in FIG. 1; FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing the structure of a management record included in a management database in FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a flowchart of coordination support processing by the processor in FIG. 1; 2 is a flowchart of coordination support processing by the processor in FIG. 1; 2 is a flowchart of coordination support processing by the processor in FIG. 1; The figure which shows a 1st screen. The figure which shows a 2nd screen. The figure which shows a 3rd screen. The figure which shows a 4th screen. The figure which shows a navigation image. The figure which shows a 5th screen. The figure which shows a proposal screen.

An example of an embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, an example of a coordination support system having a training menu suggestion function will be described. This embodiment is a case in which information about furnishings is provided to users at a store that sells furnishings (clothes and accessories).

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a coordination support system 100 and a main circuit configuration of a coordination support device 51. As shown in FIG. The coordination support system 100 includes a store server 1 , a merchandise server 2 , a member server 3 , a coordination server 4 and a store system 5 . These store server 1, product server 2, member server 3, coordination server 4, and store system 5 can appropriately communicate with each other via a communication network 6. FIG. As the communication network 6, the Internet, a VPN (virtual private network), a LAN (local area network), a public communication network, a mobile communication network, etc. can be used singly or in combination as appropriate.

The store server 1 incorporates a storage device and manages a store database DB11 constructed in a partial storage area of this storage device. The store database DB11 includes record data in which various data related to store attributes such as store names and telephone numbers are described in association with store codes for identifying the stores.

The product server 2 incorporates a storage device, and manages a product database DB21, a product image database DB22, and a recommended value database DB23 constructed in a partial storage area of this storage device.

FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of record data (hereinafter referred to as a product record) RD21 included in the product database DB21.
The product database DB21 is a set of multiple product records RD21 each associated with a different product. The product record RD21 includes fields F11, F12, 13, and F14. A product code for identifying the product associated with the product record RD21 is set in the field F11. The name of the product associated with the product record RD21 is set in the field F12. The field F13 is set with data for identifying the display position in the store of the product associated with the product record RD21. A file name set for image data representing an image of a product associated with the product record RD21 is set in the field F14. The product database DB21 may include other fields in which arbitrary data may be set. The data separately set in the product record RD21 include, for example, the unit price for selling the product, the category for classifying the product, the size of the product, the color of the product, the stock quantity of the product at the store, and the like.

The product image database DB22 includes a plurality of image data representing images of products. A file name for identifying each image data is set to the image data. This file name is set in the field F14 of the product database DB21.

FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of record data (hereinafter referred to as recommended value record) RD23 included in the recommended value database DB23.
The recommended value database DB23 is a set of a plurality of recommended value records RD23 each associated with different products. The recommended value record RD23 includes fields F21, F22, and F23. The recommended value record RD23 may include fields after field F24. The product code of the product associated with the recommended value record RD23 is set in the field F21. The field F22 is set with a part code for identifying the part of the wearer who wears the product associated with the recommended value record RD23 and whose size affects the wearer's body part. The body part code is determined in advance so that height, chest circumference, waist circumference, waist circumference, shoulder width, neck circumference, sleeve length, waist length, inseam, or thigh circumference can be identified. In the field F23, the value recommended for the part identified by the part code set in the field F22 is set as the recommended value when wearing the product associated with the recommended value record RD23. Thus, a pair of fields F22, F23 represent a site and a recommended value for that site. If the recommended value record RD23 includes fields after field F24, two consecutive fields form a set, and the site code and the recommended value for the site identified by that site code are set. As a result, recommended values for one or a plurality of parts are set in fields F22 and subsequent fields so that it is possible to identify which part each recommended value relates to. The number of fields after field F22 varies depending on the nature of the product with which the recommended value record RD23 is associated. For example, a recommended value record RD23 associated with a product includes three sets of fields after field F22, in which part codes and recommended values are set for waist, crotch and thigh circumferences. Also, for example, a recommended value record RD23 associated with another product includes five sets of fields after field F22 in which site codes and recommended values for height, chest circumference, waist circumference, shoulder width and sleeve length are set.

The member server 3 incorporates a storage device and manages a member database DB31 and a measured value database DB32 constructed in a partial storage area of this storage device.
The member database DB31 includes record data describing various information related to member attributes such as name, gender, age, etc. and authentication information for member authentication in association with member codes. A member code is an identification code set to identify a member who is a registered user.

FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of record data (hereinafter referred to as measurement value record) RD32 included in the measurement value database DB32.
The measured value database DB32 is a collection of multiple measured value records RD32 each associated with a different member. The measurement record RD32 then includes fields F31, F32, F33. The measurement value record RD32 may include fields after field F34. A member code of a member associated with the measured value record RD32 is set in the field F31. A field F32 is set with a part code for identifying the part of the member's body associated with the measured value record RD32. In the field F33, the measured value of the member's body associated with the measured value record RD32 is set as the measured value of the part identified by the part code set in the field F32. Thus, fields F32 and F33 together represent a site and a measurement associated with that site. If the measurement value record RD32 includes fields after field F34, two consecutive fields form a set, and the site code and the measurement value related to the site identified by that site code are set. As a result, in fields F32 and subsequent fields, the measured values for one or more sites are set such that it is possible to identify which site each measured value relates to. The number of fields after the field F32 varies depending on how many site-related measured values are registered for the member associated with the measured value record RD32.

The coordination server 4 incorporates a storage device and manages a coordination database DB41, an image management database DB42, and a navigation image database DB43 constructed in a partial storage area of the storage device.

FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of record data (hereinafter referred to as a coordination record) RD41 included in the coordination database DB41.
The coordination database DB41 includes at least one coordination record RD41 associated with each coordinate. The coordination record RD41 indicates which combination of products is the coordination proposed to the user. The coordination proposed to the user is determined by an arbitrary coordinator. Coordination record RD41 includes fields F41, F42, and F43. The coordination record RD41 may include fields after field F44. A field F41 is set with a coordination code for identifying the coordination associated with the coordination record RD41. Fields F42 and F43 are set with product codes of two products constituting the coordination associated with the coordination record RD41. Fields after field F44 are included when the coordination associated with the coordination record RD41 is composed of three or more products. In fields after field F44, product codes different from the product codes set in fields F42 and F43 among the product codes of those products are set. How many fields are included after the field F44 depends on how many products the coordination associated with the coordination record RD41 is composed of.

FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of record data (hereinafter referred to as image management record) RD42 contained in the image management database DB42.
The image management database DB42 is a collection of a plurality of image management records RD42 associated with the navigation image data stored in the navigation image database DB43. The image management record RD42 includes fields F51, F52 and F53. A file name for identifying the navigation image data associated with the image management record is set in the field F51. The field F52 is set with a registration date representing the date when the navigation image data associated with the image management record was stored in the navigation image database DB43. A URL (uniform resource locator) for accessing via the communication network 6 to the navigation image data associated with the image management record is set in the field F53.
The navigation image database DB43 includes a plurality of navigation image data generated as described later.

As the hardware of the store server 1, the product server 2, the member server 3, and the coordination server 4, for example, a general-purpose network server can be used. The various databases described above managed by the store server 1, the product server 2, the member server 3, and the coordination server 4 may be constructed in a storage device externally attached to each server.

The store system 5 includes at least one coordination support device 51 and at least one POS (point of sales) terminal 52 . The coordination support device 51 and the POS terminal 52 are individually connected to the communication network 6 . However, the coordination support device 51 and the POS terminal 52 may be provided in a store and connected to an in-store network such as a LAN (local area network) connected to the communication network 6 .

The coordination support device 51 is arranged, for example, in a fitting room in a store. The coordination support device 51 proposes to the user the coordination of products in the store and a training menu for wearing the products.
The POS terminal 52 is arranged, for example, at the checkout counter in the store. The POS terminal 52 performs various well-known processes for managing product sales data.

The coordination support device 51 includes a processor 51a, a main memory 51b, an auxiliary storage unit 51c, a display unit 51d, a touch sensor 51e, a camera 51f, a scanner 51g, a communication unit 51h and a transmission line 51i. The processor 51a, the main memory 51b, the auxiliary storage unit 51c, the display unit 51d, the touch sensor 51e, the camera 51f, the scanner 51g, and the communication unit 51h are connected by a transmission line 51i.
A computer that performs information processing for controlling the coordination support device 51 is configured by connecting a main memory 51b and an auxiliary storage unit 51c to the processor 51a via a transmission line 51i.

The processor 51a corresponds to the central portion of the computer. The processor 51a controls each part to implement various functions of the coordination support device 51 according to information processing programs such as an operating system, middleware, and application programs.

The main memory 51b corresponds to the main memory portion of the computer. The main memory 51b includes a nonvolatile memory area and a volatile memory area. The main memory 51b stores the above information processing program in a nonvolatile memory area. The main memory 51b may also store data necessary for the processor 51a to execute processing for controlling each unit in a non-volatile or volatile memory area. The main memory 51b uses a volatile memory area as a work area in which data is appropriately rewritten by the processor 51a. The data stored in the main memory 51b includes image data representing various screens to be described later, image data constituting elements of the image, and the like.

The auxiliary memory unit 51c corresponds to the auxiliary memory portion of the computer. As the auxiliary storage unit 51c, for example, an EEPROM (electric erasable programmable read-only memory), HDD (hard disc drive) or SSD (solid state drive) can be used singly or in combination. The auxiliary storage unit 51c stores data used by the processor 51a in performing various processes and data generated by the processes performed by the processor 51a. The auxiliary storage unit 51c may store the above information processing program. In this embodiment, the auxiliary storage unit 51c stores an application program (hereinafter referred to as a coordination application) AP1 for the operation of the coordination support device 51. FIG. The auxiliary storage unit 51c also stores a menu database DB51 and a management database DB52.

The transfer of the coordination support device 51 is generally performed with the coordination application AP1 stored in the auxiliary storage unit 51c. However, the hardware in which the coordination application AP1 is not stored in the auxiliary storage unit 51c and the coordination application AP1 may be transferred separately. Transfer of the coordination application AP1 can be realized by recording it on a removable recording medium such as a magnetic disk, magneto-optical disk, optical disk, or semiconductor memory, or by downloading it via a network. In this case, the coordination application AP1 is written into the auxiliary storage unit 51c in response to an operation by an administrator of the coordination support device 51 or an installation worker of the coordination support device 51, or the like.

The display unit 51d displays any image under the control of the processor 51a. As the display unit 51d, an existing display device such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) can be appropriately applied. The display unit 51d is attached, for example, to the wall surface of the fitting room.
The touch sensor 51e is stacked on the display surface of the display unit 51d. The touch sensor 51e detects a user's touch operation on the display screen of the display unit 51d.
The camera 51f photographs the body of the user in the fitting room to obtain image data.
The scanner 51g reads an optically readable code such as a barcode or two-dimensional code, and outputs data represented by the code.
The communication unit 51h performs processing for communication via the communication network 6. FIG. As the communication unit 51h, for example, an existing communication device for communication via the Internet can be applied.
The transmission line 51i includes an address bus, a data bus, a control signal line, etc., and transmits data and control signals exchanged between the connected units.

FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of record data (hereinafter referred to as menu record) RD51 included in the menu database DB51.
The menu database DB51 is a set of multiple menu records RD51 associated with different parts. The menu record RD51 includes fields F61, F62 and F63. The field F61 is set with the part code of the part associated with the menu record RD51. A field F62 is set with a training code for identifying a training menu for increasing the measured value of the region associated with the menu record RD51. A field F63 is set with a training code for identifying a training menu for reducing the measured value of the region associated with the menu record RD51.

FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of record data (hereinafter referred to as management record) RD52 contained in the management database DB52.
The management database DB52 includes at least one management record RD52 associated with a combination of member and product. The management record RD52 includes fields F71, F72, F73, F74, and F75. The management record RD52 may include fields after field F76. The member code of the member associated with the management record RD52 is set in the field F71. The field F72 is set with the product code of the product associated with the management record RD52. Fields F73, F74, and F75 form a set, and are set with a site code, difference value, and training code relating to one training proposal for the combination of the member and product associated with the management record RD52. When the management record RD52 includes fields after field F76, three consecutive fields form a set, and a site code, a difference value, and a training code relating to another training proposal are set respectively.

Next, the operation of the coordination support system 100 configured as above will be described.
First, the store database DB11, the product database DB21, the product image database DB22, the recommended value database DB23, the coordination database DB41, and the menu database DB51 are used when constructing the coordination support system 100. It should be created with appropriate contents that reflect the attributes of the store to be introduced and the attributes of the products sold at the store. However, the store database DB11, the product database DB21, the product image database DB22, the recommended value database DB23, the coordination database DB41, and the menu database DB51 may be updated as appropriate even after the coordination support system 100 starts operating. The member server 3 also updates the member database DB31 in response to a user's request for new member registration or a request to change registered information. The member server 3 also updates the measured value database DB32 in response to a user's request for registering measured values. How the member server 3 acquires the measured value may be arbitrary. For example, the member server 3 stores the measured value input by the user at an arbitrary information terminal and notified to the member server 3 from this information terminal via the communication network 6 in the measured value record RD32 of the measured value database DB32. set to Alternatively, the member server 3 may, for example, acquire a photographed image of the user wearing the measuring bodysuit, and obtain the measurement value by analyzing the image.

9, 10 and 11 are flow charts of coordination support processing by the processor 51a. It should be noted that the contents of the processing described below are only examples, and it is possible to change the order of some of the processes, omit some of the processes, or add other processes as appropriate.
The processor 51a starts the coordination support process based on the coordination application AP1 at a predetermined timing. The above timing is, for example, the timing when it is detected that the user has entered the fitting room. Alternatively, the above timing is, for example, the timing when a predetermined operation for declaring the start of use by the user is detected by the touch sensor 51e. The detection of the user's entry into the fitting room can be realized, for example, by analyzing the image data output by the camera 51f and confirming whether or not the camera 51f is in a state of photographing a person. Alternatively, room entry detection may be realized by providing a human sensor whose detection area is the fitting room and checking the state of its output.

As ACT1, the processor 51a causes the display unit 51d to display the first screen.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the first screen 201. As shown in FIG.
The first screen 201 is displayed by superimposing buttons 212 and 213 on a photographed image 211 represented by image data output by the camera 51f. That is, the first screen 201 shown in FIG. 12 is an example when the photographed image 211 is the image shown in FIG. Since the image of the camera 51f changes from time to time, the first screen also changes. The captured image may be a moving image, or may be a still image that is updated at regular time intervals. Buttons 212 and 213 are commonly included in any first screen.

Since the user is in the fitting room at this time, the user is reflected in the captured image 211 . Thus, by viewing the first screen 201, the user can confirm the appearance of the user himself/herself. In other words, if the user is trying on the product, the user can confirm the appearance of the user himself/herself trying on the product.

As ACT2, the processor 51a waits for a request for either a coordination proposal or a training menu proposal. As ACT2, the processor 51a actually performs, for example, a process of confirming whether or not a coordination proposal has been requested, or a process of confirming whether or not a training menu proposal has been requested. Repeat until you can confirm. The user touches the button 212 when he/she wishes to receive a proposal of coordination including the product being tried on. Also, the user touches the button 213 when he/she wishes to receive a training proposal for wearing the product being tried on. Then, when the touch operation on the button 212 is detected by the touch sensor 51e, the processor 51a determines that a coordination proposal is requested, and proceeds to ACT3.

As ACT3, the processor 51a causes the display unit 51d to display the second screen.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the second screen 202. As shown in FIG. 13, the same display objects as those shown in FIG. 12 are denoted by the same reference numerals as in FIG. 12, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
The second screen 202 displays a captured image 211 with a guidance image 214 superimposed thereon. The guidance image 214 includes a text message prompting the user to hold the barcode of the product to be tried on over the scanner 51g, and a button 215. FIG. Thus, the user can know that the bar code of the product to be tried on should be held over the scanner 51g.

Note that the second screen 202 shown in FIG. 13 is an example when the button 212 is touched while the first screen 201 shown in FIG. 12 is displayed on the display unit 51d. Therefore, the photographed image 211 may be different on another second screen. However, the guidance image 214 is commonly included in any second screen.

In ACT 4, the processor 51a waits for the barcode to be scanned by the scanner 51g or for an instruction to cancel the coordination proposal. As ACT 4, the processor 51a can actually confirm whether or not the scanner 51g has scanned the bar code, and whether or not a cancellation instruction has been given. Repeat until Then, the processor 51a advances to ACT5 when the scanner 51g successfully reads the bar code and outputs the product code represented by the bar code. Thus, the scanner 51g is an example of first input means for inputting product codes. When the touch sensor 51e detects the touch operation on the button 215, the processor 51a determines that the user has instructed cancellation, and returns to ACT1.
As ACT5, the processor 51a stores the product code output by the scanner 51g in the main memory 51b or the auxiliary storage unit 51c.

As ACT6, the processor 51a causes the display unit 51d to display the third screen.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the third screen 203. As shown in FIG. 14, the same display objects as those shown in FIG. 12 are denoted by the same reference numerals as in FIG. 12, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
The third screen 203 is displayed by superimposing buttons 216 , 217 , and 218 on the photographed image 211 . That is, the third screen 203 shown in FIG. 14 is an example of a case where the product code is read by the scanner 51g while the second screen 202 shown in FIG. 13 is displayed on the display unit 51d. In another third screen, the photographed image may be different. However, buttons 216, 217 and 218 are commonly included in any third screen. However, the display of the inner regions of buttons 216 and 217 may differ.

Buttons 216 and 217 display coordination narrowing conditions in their inner areas. In FIG. 14, a button 216 indicates that the narrowing-down condition regarding the budget is not set. Further, in FIG. 14, a button 217 indicates that the narrowing-down condition regarding color is not set. Also in the third screen 203 , the captured image 211 may change as described for the second screen 202 .

In ACT7, the processor 51a waits for a condition setting request or an instruction to execute a coordination proposal. As ACT7, the processor 51a actually repeats the process of confirming whether or not the buttons 216, 217, and 218 have been touched until it is confirmed that any one of them has been touched. Then, the processor 51a determines that the condition setting is requested when the touch operation of the button 216 or the button 217 is detected by the touch sensor 51e, and proceeds to ACT8.

As ACT8, the processor 51a changes the narrowing-down condition corresponding to the touch-operated button according to the user's instruction. Specifically, when the touch operation of the button 216 is detected by the touch sensor 51e, the processor 51a causes the display unit 51d to display a new window showing a list of budget options over the third screen 203. Let Then, if the touch sensor 51e detects a touch operation on any of the options shown in the above list, the processor 51a sets the option as one of the narrowing-down conditions. For example, budget options may include "within 10,000 yen," "lowest price," and "total price setting." It should be noted that the processor 51a causes the display unit 51d to display a window including a number button when "total amount setting" is touched, and sets the total amount according to the user's touch operation on this window. Similarly, when the touch operation of the button 217 is detected by the touch sensor 51e, the processor 51a causes the display unit 51d to display a window showing a list of colors, and displays colors according to the user's touch operation on this window. Set filtering conditions.

As ACT 9, the processor 51a returns the display on the display unit 51d to the third screen, and changes the buttons related to the narrowing conditions whose settings have been changed so as to indicate the current settings in their internal areas. After this, the processor 51a returns to the standby state of ACT7.

The user touches the button 218 if there is no need to change the narrowing-down conditions, or if the change of the narrowing-down conditions is completed and the user wishes to execute the coordination proposal. Then, when the touch operation of the button 218 is detected by the touch sensor 51e, the processor 51a determines in ACT7 that execution of the coordination proposal has been instructed, and proceeds to ACT10 in FIG.

As ACT 10, the processor 51a acquires the product code of the product (hereinafter referred to as the proposed product) that is proposed as an object to be coordinated with the product that has already been tried on. For example, the processor 51a transmits the first request information from the communication unit 51h to the coordinating server 4 to the communication network 6. FIG. The processor 51a includes the product code stored in the main memory 51b or the auxiliary storage unit 51c in ACT5 and the condition information indicating the currently set narrowing condition in the first request information. When the coordination server 4 receives the first request information, the coordination record includes the product code included in the first request information and matches the narrowing-down condition indicated by the condition information included in the first request information. RD41 is extracted from coordination database DB41. A well-known technique for database search can be used for the processing for extracting the coordination record RD41 here. Then, the coordination server 4 generates the first response information containing the product code that is included in the extracted coordination record RD41 and not included in the first request information. The coordination server 4 then transmits the first response information to the coordination support device 51 to the communication network 6 . If there are a plurality of merchandise codes that are included in the extracted coordination record RD41 but not included in the first request information, the coordination server 4 includes all of the plurality of merchandise codes in the first response information. Then, when the first response information is transferred to the coordination support device 51 through the communication network 6, the communication unit 51h receives this first response information. The processor 51a stores the product code included in the first response information received by the communication unit 51h as described above in the main memory 51b or the auxiliary storage unit 51c as the product code of the suggested product.

As ACT 11, the processor 51a acquires image data and display position information regarding the proposed product. The processor 51a transmits the second request information to the communication network 6 from the communication unit 51h to the product server 2, for example. The processor 51a includes all of the one or more product codes included in the first response information in the second request information. When the product server 2 receives the second request information, if the second request information contains only one product code, the product server 2 extracts one product record RD21 containing the product code from the product database DB21. If a plurality of product codes are included in the second request information, the product server 2 extracts a plurality of product records RD21 each including the plurality of product codes from the product database DB21. The product server 2 reads out from the product image database DB22 one or more image data identified by the file name described in one or more extracted product records RD21. The product server 2 sends second response information including the read one or more image data and one or more display position information described in the extracted one or more product records RD21. to generate The product server 2 then transmits the second response information to the coordination support device 51 over the communication network 6 . When the second response information is transferred to the coordination support device 51 via the communication network 6, the communication unit 51h receives this second response information. Then, the processor 51a stores the one or more image data and the one or more display position information included in the second response information received by the communication unit 51h as described above into the main memory 51b or the auxiliary storage. Store in unit 51c.

As ACT12, the processor 51a causes the display unit 51d to display the fourth screen.
FIG. 15 shows the fourth screen 204. As shown in FIG. 15, the same display objects as those shown in FIG. 12 or 14 are denoted by the same reference numerals as in FIG. 12 or 14, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
The fourth screen 204 includes a captured image 211 , buttons 216 and 217 , product images 219 and 220 and buttons 221 , 222 and 223 .

The product images 219 and 220 are images represented by the image data included in the second response information saved in the main memory 51b or the auxiliary storage unit 51c in ACT3. That is, the fourth screen 204 shown in FIG. 15 is displayed as the product images 219 and 220 in response to the execution of the coordination proposal being instructed by the touch operation on the button 218 on the third screen 203 shown in FIG. This is an example of a case in which the product that has been proposed is determined as the proposed product. In another fourth screen, the photographed image 211 and the product images 219 and 220 may differ. However, buttons 216, 217, 221, 222, and 223 are commonly included in any fourth screen. However, the display of the inner regions of buttons 216 and 217 may differ.

The processor 51a determines the position and size of the product image 219 within the fourth screen 204 so that the product image 219 is superimposed on the user appearing in the photographed image 211 . A well-known technique can be used for this processing. The processor 51a arranges the product image 220 with a predetermined size at a predetermined position on the upper right of the captured image 211 . Thus, product images 219 and 220 are the same image, but differ in position and size within fourth screen 204 . When the second response information includes a plurality of image data, the processor 51a superimposes two product images on the photographed image 211 in the same form as the product images 219 and 220 based on each image data. to generate the fourth screen.

The user can confirm the appearance of the proposed product by itself from the product image 220 . In addition, the user can confirm how the user has worn both the product that has already been tried on and the proposed product by using the photographed image 211 and the product image 219 .

Here, the user performs a touch operation on the button 221 when he/she wants to refer to another coordination. If the user wants to check the display position of the proposed product in the store, the user performs a touch operation on the button 222 . Also, if the user wishes to receive a training menu proposal for wearing the suggested product, the user performs a touch operation on the button 223 . Since the second response information includes a plurality of image data, the processor 51a displays a plurality of product images in the same format as the product image 220 on the fourth screen as described above. For product images other than the image 220, buttons corresponding to the buttons 222 and 223 are displayed on the fourth screen. Then, the user performs a touch operation on these buttons with respect to the suggested image represented by the product image different from the product image 220 .

Therefore, as ACT 13, the processor 51a waits for any of another coordination request, display position confirmation request, and training proposal request. As ACT 13, the processor 51a actually performs, for example, a process of confirming whether or not another coordination request has been made, a process of confirming whether or not a display position confirmation request has been made, and a process of confirming whether or not a training proposal has been requested. and the process of confirming whether or not is repeated until it can be confirmed that any request has been made. It should be noted that the processor 51a may wait for a condition setting request in the standby state of ACT13 in the same manner as in the standby state of ACT7. Then, when the processor 51a is requested to set the conditions, it returns to the standby state of ACT13 after executing the same processing as in ACT8 and ACT9.

When the touch operation on the button 221 is detected by the touch sensor 51e, the processor 51a determines in ACT13 that another coordination is requested, and performs ACT10 to ACT13 again. However, when the processor 51a performs ACT10 again, the coordination server 4 extracts a coordination record RD41 different from the ones extracted so far. As a result, the fourth screen displayed on the display unit 51d by the processor 51a performing ACT12 again is a screen showing coordination different from the previously displayed fourth screens.

On the other hand, if the touch operation on the button 222 is detected by the touch sensor 51e, the processor 51a determines in ACT13 that a display position confirmation request has been made, and proceeds to ACT14.
As ACT 14 , processor 51 a generates navigation image data representing a navigation image and uploads this navigation image data to coordination server 4 .

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the navigation image 224. As shown in FIG. 16, the same display objects as those shown in FIG. 15 are denoted by the same reference numerals as in FIG. 15, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
A navigation image 224 shown in FIG. 16 is an example when the button 222 is touched on the fourth screen 204 shown in FIG.

The processor 51a generates the navigation image 224 as an image showing the product image 220 and the position image 225 side by side. The processor 51a sets the position image 225 as an image representing a mark (star in FIG. 16) indicating the display position of the proposed product in a sketch showing the layout of the cash register and fitting room, such as a display shelf or a hanger rack in the store. . Note that the image data representing the sketch is stored in advance in the auxiliary storage unit 51c. Image data representing the sketch may be stored in a storage device managed by the store server 1 . Based on the display position information included in the second response information stored in the main memory 51b or the auxiliary storage unit 51c in ACT 13, the processor 51a determines the position of the mark indicating the display position in the schematic drawing.

The coordination server 4 adds the uploaded navigation image data to the navigation image database DB43. At this time, the coordination server 4 sets a file name and URL for the uploaded navigation image data. Then, the coordinating server 4 adds to the image management database DB42 an image management record RD42 in which these file names, URLs, and registration dates representing the dates at this time are set in fields F51, F52, and F53, respectively.

As ACT15, the processor 51a causes the display unit 51d to display the fifth screen.
FIG. 17 shows the fifth screen 205. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 17, the same display objects as shown in FIGS. 12, 14, 15 or 16 are given the same reference numerals as in FIGS. omitted.
The fifth screen 205 includes a captured image 211 , buttons 215 , 216 and 221 , a product image 219 , a navigation image 224 , a two-dimensional code 226 and a button 227 . That is, the fifth screen 205 shown in FIG. 17 is an example when the navigation image 224 shown in FIG. 16 is generated by performing a touch operation on the button 222 on the fourth screen 204 shown in FIG. In another fourth screen, the captured image 211, the navigation image 224 and the two-dimensional code 226 may differ. However, buttons 216, 217 and 221 are commonly included in any fifth screen. However, the display of the inner regions of buttons 216 and 217 may differ.

The processor 51 a arranges the navigation image 224 generated as described above at a predetermined position on the upper right of the captured image 211 . The processor 51 a also generates a two-dimensional code 226 representing the URL set by the coordination server 4 for the navigation image data representing the navigation image 224 and arranges the two-dimensional code 226 below the navigation image 224 . 17, illustration of part of the navigation image 224 is omitted.
Thus, the user can easily know the display position of the proposed product in the store from the navigation image 224 .

In addition, the user sets the navigation image data representing the navigation image 224 on the mobile information terminal by having the mobile information terminal such as a mobile phone terminal or smartphone owned by the user read the two-dimensional code 226. It is possible to import the specified URL. Then, when the user accesses the above URL by operating the portable information terminal or smart phone, the navigation image data representing the navigation image 224 is downloaded from the coordination server 4 to the portable information terminal. Then, according to the navigation image data, the navigation image 224 is displayed on the display unit of the portable information terminal. Therefore, the user can move from the fitting room to the display position of the proposed product while checking the navigation image 224 .

Note that the user performs a touch operation on the button 221 when he/she wants to refer to another coordination. Also, if the user wishes to receive a training menu proposal for wearing the proposed product, the user performs a touch operation on the button 227 .
Then, as ACT 16, the processor 51a waits for another coordination request or training proposal request. As ACT 16, the processor 51a actually performs, for example, a process of confirming whether another coordination is requested or a process of confirming whether a training proposal is requested. Repeat until it is confirmed. Note that the processor 51a may wait for a condition setting request in the standby state of ACT16 in the same manner as in the standby state of ACT7. Then, when the processor 51a is requested to set the conditions, it returns to the standby state of ACT16 after executing the same processing as in ACT8 and ACT9.
When the touch operation on the button 221 is detected by the touch sensor 51e, the processor 51a determines in ACT16 that another coordination is requested, and performs the processing after ACT10 again.

When the touch sensor 51e detects a touch operation on the button 213 on the first screen, the button 223 on the fourth screen, or the button 227 on the fifth screen, the processor 51a executes ACT2, ACT13, or ACT16. Then, it determines that a training proposal has been requested, and proceeds to ACT17. Note that when the processor 51a determines in ACT2 that a training proposal is requested, the processor 51a selects the product identified by the product code stored in the main memory 51b or the auxiliary storage unit 51c in ACT5 as the target product for the training proposal. (hereinafter referred to as the target product). When the processor 51a determines in ACT 13 or ACT 16 that a training proposal is requested, the processor 51a treats the proposed product as the target product. Note that when there are a plurality of suggested products, the processor 51a takes the suggested product associated with the touch-operated button for requesting the training proposal as the target product.

As ACT 17, the processor 51a performs member authentication for the user. The processor 51a, for example, causes the display unit 51d to display a screen for prompting the user to enter authentication information. Then, the processor 51a acquires the authentication information input by the user based on the operation detected by the touch sensor 51e. Part or all of the authentication information may be obtained by reading from a recording medium such as a membership card using the scanner 51g or a separately attached reading device. Further, the processor 51a requests authentication from the member server 3 along with notification of the acquired authentication information. The member server 3 performs authentication by comparing the notified authentication information with the authentication information contained in the member database DB31, and notifies the coordination support device 51 of the result via the communication network 6. FIG. When the processor 51a recognizes that the authentication has succeeded from this notification, it proceeds to ACT20. If the authentication fails, the processor 51a performs well-known processing for member authentication, such as reacquiring authentication information and requesting authentication again. If a membership code is included in the authentication information, the processor 51a stores the membership code included in the successfully authenticated authentication information in the main memory 51b or the auxiliary storage unit 51c as the membership code of the user. If the authentication information does not include a member code, the processor 51a acquires the member code included in the member database DB31 from the member server 3 in association with the successfully authenticated authentication information, and stores it in the main memory 51b or the auxiliary storage. Store in unit 51c. A member code is a code for identifying a user as a target person, so it corresponds to a target person code. As a result of the processor 51a executing information processing based on the coordination application AP1, the computer having the processor 51a as a central part functions as a second acquisition means for acquiring the subject code.

As ACT18, the processor 51a acquires the measurement value record RD32 associated with the user. Note that the measured value record RD32 acquired here is hereinafter referred to as a target measured value record RD32. For example, the processor 51a transmits the third request information to the communication network 6 from the communication unit 51h to the member server 3. FIG. The processor 51a includes the membership code saved in the main memory 51b or the auxiliary storage unit 51c in ACT17 in the third request information. Upon receiving the third request information, the member server 3 extracts the measured value record RD32 in which the member code included in the third requested information is set in the field F31 from the measured value database DB32. The member server 3 then generates third response information including the extracted measured value record RD32. The member server 3 then transmits the third response information to the coordination support device 51 to the communication network 6 . When the third response information is transferred to the coordination support device 51 via the communication network 6, the communication unit 51h receives this third response information. The processor 51a stores the measured value record RD32 included in the third response information received by the communication unit 51h as described above in the main memory 51b or the auxiliary storage unit 51c as the target measured value record RD32. As a result of the processor 51a executing information processing based on the coordination application AP1, the computer having the processor 51a as a central part functions as second acquisition means for acquiring measured values.

Note that the member server 3 may notify the coordination support device 51 of the measured value record RD32 associated with the member when the member authentication is successful. In this case, the processor 51a does not transmit the third request information, and stores the measured value record RD32 notified from the member server 3 as described above as the target measured value record RD32 in the main memory 51b or the auxiliary storage unit. 51c.

As ACT19, the processor 51a acquires the recommended value record RD23 regarding the target product. Note that the recommended value record RD23 acquired here is hereinafter referred to as a target recommended value record RD23. The processor 51a transmits the fourth request information to the communication network 6 from the communication unit 51h to the product server 2, for example. The processor 51a includes the product code of the target product in the fourth request information. When the product server 2 receives the fourth request information, it extracts the recommended value record RD23 in which the product code included in the fourth request information is set in the field F21 from the recommended value database DB23. Next, the product server 2 generates fourth response information including the extracted recommended value record RD23. The product server 2 then transmits the fourth response information to the coordination support device 51 to the communication network 6 . When the fourth response information is transferred to the coordination support device 51 via the communication network 6, the communication unit 51h receives this fourth response information. Then, the processor 51a stores the recommended value record RD23 included in the fourth response information received by the communication unit 51h as described above in the main memory 51b or the auxiliary storage unit 51c as the target recommended value record RD23. Processor 51a then proceeds to ACT 20 in FIG. As a result of the processor 51a executing information processing based on the coordination application AP1, the computer having the processor 51a as a central part functions as first obtaining means for obtaining recommended values.

As ACT20, the processor 51a selects one of the site codes included in the target recommended value record RD23 acquired in ACT19. The site code selected here is hereinafter referred to as the selected site code.
As ACT21, the processor 51a confirms whether or not the selected site code is included in the target measurement value record RD32. Then, the processor 51a determines YES if the selected site code is set in any field of the target measurement value record RD32, and proceeds to ACT22.

As ACT 22, the processor 51a calculates a difference value between the recommended value and the measured value for the part identified by the selected part code. For example, the processor 51a selects the field next to the field in which the selected region code is set in the target measured value record RD32 from the recommended value set in the field next to the field in which the selected region code is set in the target recommended value record RD23. Subtract the measured value set in
As ACT 23, the processor 51a confirms whether or not the difference value is within a predetermined allowable range. Note that the allowable range may be arbitrarily determined by the designer of the coordination support device 51, the creator of the coordination application AP1, the administrator of the coordination support device 51, or the like. The permissible range may be defined commonly for all parts, or may be defined individually for each part. The allowable range is assumed to be a range in which the absolute value of the difference value is equal to or less than the specified value. Then, if the difference value is out of the allowable range, the processor 51a determines NO and proceeds to ACT24.

As ACT 24, processor 51a determines a training code for identifying a training menu to be executed to reduce the differential value for the selected site. For example, the processor 51a selects from the menu database DB51 the menu record RD51 in which the part code of the selected part is set in the field F61. Then, if the difference value is a positive value, the processor 51a determines that the training code set in the field F62 of the selected menu record RD51 is the training code of the training menu to be executed. If the difference value is a negative value, the processor 51a determines the training code set in the field F63 of the selected menu record RD51 as the training code of the training menu to be executed. As a result of the processor 51a executing information processing based on the coordination application AP1, the computer having the processor 51a as a central part functions as determination means for determining a training menu as an action to be taken by the user as the subject.

As ACT25, the processor 51a updates the management database DB52. For example, the processor 51a fills fields F61, F62, F63, F64, F65, and F66 with the member code acquired in ACT17, the product code of the target product, the site code of the selected site, the difference value calculated in ACT22, and the difference value determined in ACT24. A new management record RD52 in which each training code is set is added to the management database DB52. After updating the management database DB52, the processor 51a proceeds to ACT26. If the selected region code is not set in any field of the target measurement value record RD32, the processor 51a determines NO in ACT21, passes ACT22-ACT25, and proceeds to ACT26. If the difference value is within the allowable range, the processor 51a determines YES in ACT23, passes ACT24 and ACT25, and proceeds to ACT26. In other words, the processor 51a does not update the management database DB52 if the measured value for the selected site is not registered or if the difference value for the selected site is within the allowable range.

As ACT26, the processor 51a checks whether or not there is a site code that is included in the recommended value record RD23 acquired in ACT19 and not yet selected in ACT20. Then, if there is an unselected site code, the processor 51a determines YES, and repeats the processing from ACT20. At this time, however, the processor 51a selects an unselected site code in ACT20 while repeating the loop of ACT20-ACT26. In ACT25, the processor 51a adds three new fields to the end of the management record RD52 added to the management database DB52 when ACT25 was first executed. Then, the processor 51a sets the site code newly selected in ACT20, the difference value newly calculated in ACT22, and the training code newly determined in ACT24 in the three new fields.
Then, the processor 51a determines NO in ACT26 and proceeds to ACT27 when there are no more unselected site codes by repeating the loop of ACT20-ACT26.

As ACT 27, the processor 51a causes the display unit 51d to display the proposal screen. In the present embodiment, the proposal screen is superimposed on the screen displayed by the display unit 51d when the display of the proposal screen is started. That is, the processor 51a
When a training proposal request is determined in the standby state of ACT2, the proposal screen is displayed superimposed on the first screen. Further, when the processor 51a determines a request for a training proposal in the standby state of the ACT 13, the processor 51a displays a proposal screen superimposed on the fourth screen. Further, when the processor 51a determines that the training proposal is requested in the standby state of the ACT 16, the processor 51a displays the proposal screen superimposed on the fifth screen.

FIG. 18 shows the proposal screen 206. As shown in FIG.
A proposal screen 206 is superimposed on the first screen 201 and includes a text message 228 and a button 229 . Text message 228 represents a training menu to be performed for "waist" and "chest". However, in FIG. 18, the character representing the training menu is omitted by replacing it with "o". In other words, FIG. 18 shows an example when the button 213 on the first screen 201 is touched. The proposal screen 206 shown in FIG. 18 is an example of a case where training codes are included in the management record RD52 in association with the region codes of "waist" and "chest" while repeating the loop of ACT20-ACT26. Therefore, another proposal screen may be superimposed on a first screen other than the first screen 201, a fourth screen, or a fifth screen. may be replaced by A button 229 is commonly included in any proposal screen. The user touches the button 229 after confirming the training proposal on the proposal screen.

As ACT 28, the processor 51a waits for an instruction to erase the proposal screen. Then, the processor 51a determines YES when the touch operation on the button 229 is detected by the touch sensor 51e, and proceeds to ACT29.
As ACT 29, the processor 51a ends the display of the proposal screen, and returns the first screen, the fourth screen, or the fifth screen on which the proposal screen was superimposed to a visible display state.

As the ACT 30, the processor 51a confirms which of the first screen, the fourth screen, and the fifth screen will be displayed after finishing the display of the proposal screen. Then, the processor 51a returns to the standby of ACT2 in FIG. 9 if it is the first screen. If it is the fourth screen, the processor 51a returns to the standby of ACT13 in FIG. If it is the fifth screen, the processor 51a returns to the standby of ACT16 in FIG.

Note that the processor 51a terminates the coordination support process at a predetermined timing. The above timing is, for example, the timing when the user leaves the fitting room. Alternatively, the above timing is, for example, the timing when a predetermined operation for the user to declare the end of use is detected by the touch sensor 51e. After this, the processor 51a prepares for the user's new entry into the fitting room.

As described above, the coordination support device 51 provides the user with a training menu for the user to wear the product that the user has tried on and the product proposed for coordination with the product that the user has tried on. propose against. Therefore, even if the user feels that the product is not worn well, the user can know what kind of training should be done to wear the product well. In other words, according to the coordination support device 51, it is possible to propose to the user appropriate training as appropriate actions that meet the user's purpose of dressing well. Further, according to the coordination support device 51, it is possible to give motivation to purchase the product to the user who feels that the product is not worn well.

This embodiment can be modified in various ways as follows.
A different training menu may be proposed according to the magnitude of the difference value. For example, menu record RD51 may contain three or more fields, each set with a different training code. Each training code set in these fields is associated with a different differential value range. The processor 51a then proposes a training menu of training codes associated with the range to which the calculated difference value belongs.

The display form of the proposal screen can be changed arbitrarily. For example, the proposal screen may be displayed on the entire screen of the display unit 51d. Alternatively, a display device other than that included in the display unit 51d may be prepared and the proposal screen may be displayed on the display device.

Suggested actions are not limited to training. For example, suggestions for a set of hairstyles may be made.

Commodities are not limited to clothing and accessories. For example, it may be a product such as a bag that is attached to the body for use.

Any method may be used to determine the proposed product. For example, the suggested product may be determined based on user attributes (age, gender, preferences, etc.) and narrowing down conditions specified by the user, regardless of the product to be tried on. In this case, the scanner 51g can be omitted.

The display unit 51d and the camera 51f may not be built in the coordination support device 51, and may be replaced with a general-purpose display device and camera that are externally attached instead of the display unit 51d and the camera 51f.

A part or all of the processing in the product server 2 and the coordination server 4 may be performed by the coordination support device 51 .

The navigation image data may be directly transferred from the coordination support device 51 to the portable information terminal using infrared communication or wireless communication. Alternatively, the image data representing the proposal screen may be transferred from the coordination support device 51 to the mobile information terminal directly or via the communication network 6 .

It is also possible to realize an information processing device that executes processing such as ACT17 to ACT30 among the above information processing in cooperation with a coordination support device that does not have a training proposal function according to the present application. Further, a device other than the coordination support device may be provided with a function of executing processing such as ACT17 to ACT30 of the above information processing. For example, in an information processing device for Internet shopping, in response to the operation of a training proposal button provided on a web page for each product, ACT 17 and later of the above information processing are performed with the above product as the target product. It may be provided with a function to execute.

Some or all of the processes shown in FIGS. 8, 9, and 10 are performed on the store server 1, the product server 2, the member server 3, the coordination server 4, or a server prepared separately from these servers. you can go 8, 9, and 10 in the store server 1, the product server 2, the member server 3, the coordination server 4, or any two or more of these servers and the coordination support device. Processing may be shared and executed.

Each function realized by the processor 51a through information processing can be partially or wholly realized by hardware that executes information processing not based on a program, such as a logic circuit. Further, each of the functions described above can be implemented by combining hardware such as the logic circuit described above with software control.

While several embodiments of the invention have been described, these embodiments have been presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and equivalents thereof.
The following is a supplementary description of the inventions originally claimed in this application.
[Appendix 1] A first acquisition means for acquiring a recommended value for a body part of a wearer of a product;
a second obtaining means for obtaining a measurement value for the part of the subject's body;
when the difference between the recommended value obtained by the first obtaining means and the measured value obtained by the second obtaining means is outside a predetermined allowable range, the Determination means for determining actions to be taken by the subject;
An information processing device comprising:
[Appendix 2] The determination means determines a training menu to be performed by the subject.
The information processing device according to appendix 1.
[Supplementary note 3] When the measured value acquired by the second acquiring means is smaller than the recommended value acquired by the first acquiring means, the determining means increases the measured value. and if the measured value obtained by the second obtaining means is larger than the recommended value obtained by the first obtaining means, a method for decreasing the measured value judging the training menu,
The information processing device according to appendix 2.
[Appendix 4] A first input means for inputting a product code for identifying the product;
a second input means for inputting a subject code for identifying the subject;
further comprising
The first acquisition means acquires the recommended value for the product identified by the product code input by the first input means,
The second acquisition means acquires the measured value related to the subject identified by the subject code input by the second input means.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of Appendices 1 to 3.
[Appendix 5] A computer provided in an information processing device,
a first acquisition means for acquiring a recommended value for a body part of a wearer of the product;
a second obtaining means for obtaining a measurement value for the part of the subject's body;
when the difference between the recommended value obtained by the first obtaining means and the measured value obtained by the second obtaining means is outside a predetermined allowable range, the Determination means for determining actions to be taken by the subject;
Information processing program to function as

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 store server 2 product server 3 member server 4 coordination server 5 store system 6 communication network 51 coordination support device 51a processor 51b main memory 51c auxiliary storage unit , 51d... display unit, 51e... touch sensor, 51f... camera, 51g... scanner, 51h... communication unit, 51i... transmission line, 52... POS terminal, 100... coordination support system.

Claims (3)

a first acquisition means for acquiring a recommended value for a body part of a wearer of the product;
a second obtaining means for obtaining a measurement value for the part of the subject's body;
training for increasing the measured value obtained by the second obtaining means when the measured value obtained by the second obtaining means is smaller than the recommended value obtained by the first obtaining means; determining the menu, and if the measured value obtained by the second obtaining means is larger than the recommended value obtained by the first obtaining means, the measured value obtained by the second obtaining means; a determination means for determining a training menu for reducing
An information processing device comprising: a first input means for inputting a product code for identifying the product;
a second input means for inputting a subject code for identifying the subject;
further comprising
The first acquisition means acquires a recommended value for a product identified by the product code input by the first input means,
The second acquisition means acquires a measurement value related to the subject identified by the subject code input by the second input means.
The information processing device according to claim 1 . A computer provided in an information processing device,
a first acquisition means for acquiring a recommended value for a body part of a wearer of the product;
a second obtaining means for obtaining a measurement value for the part of the subject's body;
training for increasing the measured value obtained by the second obtaining means when the measured value obtained by the second obtaining means is smaller than the recommended value obtained by the first obtaining means; determining the menu, and if the measured value obtained by the second obtaining means is larger than the recommended value obtained by the first obtaining means, the measured value obtained by the second obtaining means; a determination means for determining a training menu for reducing
Information processing program to function as

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